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New Year's Eve: Three parties that end well before the clock strikes midnight

By Susan Froyd Mon., Dec. 31 2012 at 6:00 AM

Have a glamorous New Year with Buntport Theater.

Whether you think of New Year's Eve as a time for parties that keep you dancing into the wee hours, or you're the type who's lucky to still be awake when the corks pop and Auld Lang Syne rings through the town, several events are perfect to prime your pump -- or let you live a little before you sleep. Some early-evening suggestions follow; go to Westword's New Year's Eve guide for a complete listing of NYE parties and events.

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New Year's Eve: Where will you ring it in?

By Patrick Langlois Tue., Dec. 4 2012 at 11:08 AM

Categories: Arts and Culture, New Year's Eve

Want to get lucky as you ring in 2013? The Westword New Year's Eve Guide will be inserted in our December 13 issue, and will include information on select December 31 entertainment options, to ensure that when the clock strikes twelve, you don't strike out.

If you know of any particular happening that should be considered, send details to editorial@westword.com (or just put it in the comments section below) by noon tomorrow.
But if you miss that deadline, don't despair: We'll be adding events to our online New Year's Eve listings through the month and highlighting some of them on Show and Tell; send info to editorial@westword.com.

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Happy New Year: A few artistic resolutions from my FB friends

By Susan Froyd Fri., Dec. 30 2011 at 2:53 PM

Categories: Arts and Culture, New Year's Eve

I never make resolutions or even expect to be able to stick to one; it's my nature to veer, day-to-day, with the winds and the waves. If I'm hungry, I eat. If I want to be alone, I cocoon. That's just me, but I'm not at all against the idea of others making and keeping their own. So because I'm ~~nosy~~ interested and think artists and people who love the arts in general tend to be just a little more reflective in nature, I asked my artsy Facebook friends to share their resolutions with the world. Some of them even replied, and they have some pretty good ideas, which follow.

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New Year's Eve 2011 Denver: ten best New Year's Day events

By Amber Taufen Wed., Dec. 21 2011 at 6:58 AM

Categories: New Year's Eve

You made it to 2012 -- congratulations! -- and maybe you're still partying hearty from the night before...or perhaps you just need to get out of the house on this Sunday after. We've got a rundown of New Year's Day events; keep reading to see our picks:

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Blossoms of Light, Evergreen Lake Icefest XVI, For Heaven's Sake, Isis Books and Gifts, Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar, Mercury Cafe, Pho 16th Vietnamese Grill, Polar Bear Plunge, Steuben's, the Pinyon

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New Year's Eve 2011 Denver: ten best upscale events

By Amber Taufen Tue., Dec. 20 2011 at 2:41 PM

Categories: New Year's Eve

We've listed the best cheap events -- and the best free events -- in the area on New Year's Eve, but if you've got money to burn or want to impress someone really special (it is your last chance to do that in 2011, after all), we've got you covered.

Here are our picks for the best upscale events on New Year's Eve:

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Burnsley Restaurant and Lounge, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, EDGE Restaurant and Bar, Jane's Addiction, Restaurant Kevin Taylor, TAG, Trapper's Chop House

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New Year's Eve 2011 Denver: ten best cheap events

By Amber Taufen Mon., Dec. 19 2011 at 4:50 PM

Categories: New Year's Eve

The last thing you want to do is start out 2012 in debt, right? We feel your pain -- and believe it or not, you can have a fun (and affordable!) night out on New Year's Eve.

Keep reading for the top ten events that prove our point...

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Beta, Blake Street Tavern, Dazzle, Denver Botanic Gardens, Diamond Cabaret, Grizzly Rose, La Rumba, Mercury Cafe, Nan Desu Kan Costume Ball, Whomp Truck

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New Year's Eve 2011 Denver: ten best free events

By Amber Taufen Mon., Dec. 19 2011 at 4:00 PM

Categories: New Year's Eve

It's been a long, economically uncertain year. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to ring in 2012 that won't cost a penny.

Here are our top ten:

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Dougherty's, Downtown Fireworks, Granby Ranch, Keystone, Sienna Wine Bar & Small Plates, The Bar, the Lobby, Tooey's Off Colfax, Whiskey Bar, Winter Park

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New Year's Eve 2011 Denver: ten best nightlife events

By Amber Taufen Fri., Dec. 16 2011 at 4:25 PM

Categories: New Year's Eve

If ever there was an appropriate time to celebrate, it's New Year's Eve. We know you want to party like a rock star as you kiss 2011 goodbye, so here's our list of the ten best nightlife options for ringing in the new year.

You're welcome.

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Big Top New Year's Eve, Black+/-White, Brazilian New Year, Champagne Hotel, Erotic Poetry Festival, Howl, Jet Hotel Frost-Bitten Kiss, Masquerade Cirque de Voltaire, Nan Desu Kan Costume Ball, Passport: Cairo, Passport: Monaco, Passport: Moscow, Tavern Downtown New Year's Eve Olive Drop & Fireworks Display, The Emerald City, White Rose Gala

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New Year's Eve 2011 Denver: ten best comedy events

By Amber Taufen Fri., Dec. 16 2011 at 1:41 PM

Categories: New Year's Eve

Some people go for the punch on New Year's Eve. Others go for the punchlines. If you want to laugh your way into 2012, here's the rundown on the ten best comedy events December 31:

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Adams Mystery Playhouse, Bovine Metropolis Theater, Downtown Fireworks, Finesse Mitchell, Impulse Theater, Kenny Kane, Madcap Theater, Steve McGrew, Voodoo Comedy Playhouse, Wits End Comedy Club

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New Year's Eve 2011 Denver: ten best family-friendly events

By Amber Taufen Fri., Dec. 16 2011 at 11:38 AM

Categories: New Year's Eve

Finding a quality babysitter any time of year can be rough, but on New Year's Eve -- when most babysitters would rather be rocking out with their friends than making sure your rugrats don't choke on dinner -- it's almost impossible. Thankfully, there are plenty of events on December 31 that were designed with kids in mind; here's our rundown of the ten best family-friendly events.

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