It's time to start making New Year's Eve plans. Yeah, I said it: New Year's Eve. Some of you are probably panicking about all those new year's resolutions that you're going to make and break again in 2014. Well, it's too soon to start worrying about that. You've got places to be. Don't forget that last-minute New Year's Eve planners pay the price - entry fees and tickets jump as that big day approaches. Be sure to get yours early and party like you mean it! Check out our big ol' list of parties (in no particular order) below and come back because it'll keep growing. Cheers! (To submit a New Year's Eve party to this list, email anita.overcash@creativeloafing.com)
Rich & Bennett's NYE Bash The party includes three levels, three DJs, VIP tables, and a VIP room, the Doma Lounge. Presented by RockHouse Events. For more information, visit www.rockhouseevents.com. For tickets, visit www.ticketssoeasy.com/index.cfm?include=eventsprofileoutput&EID=1620. Dec. 31, general admission at 9 p.m.; VIP at 8 p.m. Phoenix Nightclub, 300 N. College St. www.phoenixcharlotte.com.
New Year's Eve Gatsby Christmas Burlesque Show Tickets include admission, hors d'oeuvres, a champagne toast, a burlesque show and party favors. For guaranteed seating, email terri@barreledcharlotte.com. $80. Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Barreled at the Lift Speakeasy, 1600 E. Woodlawn Road. www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-gatsby-christmas-burlesque-show-tickets-9433544987?aff=zvents.
Drop It NYE Party at The Fillmore Concert and New Years Eve Party featuring Mat Zo and more. $33. Dec. 31, 9 p.m. The Fillmore, 1000 NC Music Factory. 704-916-8970. www.filmorecharlottenc.com.
First Night Charlotte New Year's Eve celebration for the whole family at Romare Bearden Park. There will be a variety of entertainment, including a performance by Sol Fusion 10 p.m. Alcohol-free event. Presented by Charlotte Center City Partners and WBTV. Dec. 31. Free to attend. Kids events start at 12 p.m. Romare Bearden Park, 300 S. Church St. 704-332-2227. www.charlottecentercity.org.
The Avett Brothers New Years Eve Show The folk/rock band and Concord, N.C.-natives are ringing in the New Year at Time Warner Cable Arena. $51.70-$73.70. Dec. 31, 7 p.m. Time Warner Cable Arena, 333 E. Trade St. 704-688-9000. www.timewarnercablearena.com.
Dharma NYE The club rings in the new year with underground sounds from Dirtybird's Mark Starr, KT Caustic, Kev Kev, Nat Eichler and Dick Not Richard. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/dharma-nye-2014-with-mark-starr-tickets-9454461549?aff=zvents. $15 (through Dec. 24)-$20. Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Dharma Lounge, 1440 S. Tryon St. 704-334-8336. www.dharmacharlotte.com.
NYE - Las Vegas Cathode Azure's Las Vegas-themed New Years Eve party features a Vegas-style ShowGirls performance with drag artist Bella Jade Dior and friends. Music from DJ and producer Billy Waters. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/nye-2013-las-vegas-themed-tickets-9593966813?aff=zvents. $15 (in advance) and up; VIP packages/lounge seating available. Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Cathode Azure Club, 1820 South Blvd., Suite 106. 980-949-6914. www.cathodeazure.com.
NYE Party at The Westin New Years Eve Party with Venetian and La Rumba ballrooms, cash bars, DJs, dancing, and more. $30; VIP packages available. Dec. 31, 9 p.m. The Westin, 601 S. College St. 980-272-7230. www.nyecharlottenc.com.
The Triptych Collective presented Genealogy, a Benefit for Charlotte Family Housing, at the Chop Shop on Dec. 12, 2013.
The Triptych Collective is a group of artists which blends live music, dance performances and visual art in order to create a thought-provoking performance in a non-traditional space.
(Photos by Mert Jones)
Me, Myself & I Fest at Snug Harbor on Nov. 30, 2013, celebrated the solo performer by featuring the Luciferian Agenda, Modern Primitives' frontman Travis Phillips, Human Pippi, Your Fuzzy Friends, Canalvision and Replichrist. (Photos by Jeff Taylor)
Tim Sheaffer opened his studio to the public for a show on Nov. 30, 2013. The annual event is a way for Sheaffer, as an artist, to thank his supporters. (Photos by Jeff Taylor)
Culture Initiative's Altered Reality, an art and music showcase, was held at the Neighborhood Theatre on Nov. 30, 2013. The theme of the event was "Altered Art" - creating over an existing piece of art or object by changing in character or composition. Along with dozens of local artists, the event also included performances by Megan Jean and the Klay Family Band, Radio Lola, Ancient Cities and DJ Arthur Bros.
(Photos by Justin Driscoll)