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2015 has been a great year all around for Memphis, and 2016 seems to hold some real potential, too. To celebrate, stop in one (or more) of these New Year's Eve events and ring in the new year Memphis-style!
Alchemy New Year's Eve celebration, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., with the Grizzlies' DJ Cozmo. Drink specials, no cover. 940 Cooper • 726-4444 • alchemymemphis.com
Bardog Tavern No cover charge. Champagne specials, party favors, lots of NYE fun. 73 Monroe • 275-8752 • bardog.com
Boscos Joyce Cobb will be performing during Boscos' no-cover NYE celebration, which kicks off at 8 p.m. Enjoy a champagne toast and party favors at midnight. Stop in early for a four-course prix-fixe dinner; $65 per person. 2120 Madison • 432-2222 • boscosbeer.com
Celtic Crossing The Champagne Supernova NYE bash includes a four-course prix-fixe meal ($50 per person) and music from DJ Taz. Appetizers will be available all evening. $10 cover. 903 S. Cooper • 274-5151 • celticcrossingmemphis.com
Felicia Suzanne's Join the crew at Felicia Suzanne's for a prix-fixe dinner; $100 per person. Live music from Sun Trio, party favors, and treats to take home. Reservations are required and can be made online at OpenTable or via phone. 80 Monroe, Suite L-1 • 523-0877 • feliciasuzanne.com
Flying Saucer in Cordova At the Saucer out East, they'll be throwing a Roaring Twenties-themed party to ring in the new year, offering rare beer tappings and a champagne toast at midnight. 8 p.m.; $5 cover for the bar's UFO members or $10 for non-members. Dress in '20s garb. 1400 N. Germantown • 755-5530 • beerknurd.com
The Hard Rock Cafe Watch the big Guitar Drop outside of the Hard Rock Cafe! Inside, there's a $25 cover, which gets you entry and access to the live entertainment (the Bar-Kays!) and drink specials. A VIP pass ($150 per guest or $250 per couple) gets even more: complimentary champagne, three free drinks, and reserved seating. Reservations can be made online. 126 Beale • 529-0007 • hardrock.com
The Hi-Tone Live music from Dead Soldiers, China Gate, and HEELS. Starts at 9 p.m.; champagne toast at midnight. $10. 412-414 N. Cleveland • 490-0335 • hitonememphis.com
Lafayette's Musical New Year's Eve Live music all night with Davis Coen at 6:30 p.m. and American Fiction starting at 10:30 p.m. General admission ($35) gets you a champagne toast and party favors. Packages are also available for a four-course dinner, starting at $75 per person. Tickets can be purchased online. 2119 Madison • 207-5097 • lafayettes.com
Local Midtown location: music from DJ Superdave. Complimentary champagne toast and a midnight brunch buffet. Downtown location: live music, complimentary champagne toast, and a midnight brunch buffet. 2126 Madison • 725-1845 95 S. Main • 473-9573 • localgastropub.com
The New Daisy Live music from 12th Planet. Other musical acts include Epic, JJ Wilson, and Scotty B. Complimentary bar from 9 to 10 p.m. Tickets start at $15. 330 Beale • 525-8981 • newdaisy.com
Overton Square The folks in the Square are kicking the party off early at 2 p.m. Madison Avenue around the Square will be closed from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. to make room for the celebrations. There will be a variety of entertainment, both on the street and inside various Square establishments. A countdown to midnight will lead to a "special surprise" to welcome in 2016. Madison and S. Cooper • 761-3333 • overtonsquare.com
The Peabody This year's party will be held throughout the Grand Lobby and in the Mezzanine. There will be performances by Almost Famous, Hollywood, and DJ Mark Anderson in the Continental Ballroom, and the Rene Koopman Duo will perform sophisticated classics in the Corner Bar. The Stella Artois VIP Lounge ($125) includes: access to party and VIP lounge, hors d'oeuvres, champagne, and Stella Artois, and valet parking. Party guests must be 21 and over. 149 Union • 529-4000 • peabodymemphis.com
RockHouse Live An evening of live music from Twin Soul. Free champagne and party favors. $10 per person. Get your tickets now to reserve a table (minimum four tickets). Otherwise, it's first-come, first-served. 5709 Raleigh Lagrange • 386-7222 • rockhouselive.com
Terrace Grill A special New Year's Eve menu will be served from 5 to 10 p.m. Call for reservations. 50 Harbor Town Square • 260-3366 • terracememphis.com
Tug's A special New Year's Eve menu will be served from 5 to 10 p.m. Call for reservations. 51 Harbor Town Square • 260-3344 • tugsmemphis.com
Young Avenue Deli A performance by Hiway Hi-Fi and a free champagne toast at midnight. $3 Ghost River Golden drafts and Ghost River giveaway swag. 2119 Young • 278-0034 • youngavenuedeli.com
This roundup only scratches the surface. For a complete list of New Year's Eve happenings, check out the Memphis Flyer's comprehensive events listings here.
