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News • California • United States • 2011-12-05

New Year\'s Eve in LA

2011 is coming to a close, and 2012 promises to be an exciting New Year in Los Angeles! Resolve to kick start your New Year by counting down to midnight at one of the New Year’s Eve celebrations featured in our guide. From intimate gourmet dinners to huge dance parties, Los Angeles is ready to welcome 2012 with open arms. Wherever you go, remember to be safe and Go Metro for free from 9 p.m. on December 31st to 2 a.m. on January 1st. Or let someone else do the driving and catch a ride from Yellow Cab.

Then, starting at 8 a.m. on January 2nd, join the millions of viewers around the world who will watch the 123rd Annual Rose Parade in Pasadena. J.R. Martinez, a retired soldier, actor and spokesman, will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2012 Tournament of Roses festivities. The theme for the 2012 Rose Parade is Just Imagine…, a celebration of the power of imagination, inspiration and determination to encourage people to reach higher and try harder. The Rose Parade features the beautiful pageantry and tradition of magnificent floral floats, high stepping equestrians and spirited marching bands.

Katt Williams at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE

The comedian is dubbing his New Year’s Eve concert “Kattpacalypse 2012.” Doors at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. Diamond, Gold and Silver VIP packages available.

Tickets $49.50 to $125. Kattpacalypse 2012

Wanda Jackson and Best Coast at Club NOKIA

With her legendary growl sounding better than ever, the Queen of Rockabilly will kickstart the new year with songs that span her decades-long, Hall of Fame career. VIP Balcony ticket includes Champagne Toast at Midnight.

Tickets $28.50 to $45. Wanda Jackson and Best Coast

Show Your Stub and Stay: Save up to 15% when you book the Show Your Stub package at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE. Package includes hotel room, valet parking and breakfast for two at LA Market Restaurant by Kerry Simon. Show Your Stub and Stay

L.A. Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks

What better way to close out 2011 than cheering the Kings to victory on their home ice at STAPLES Center? The puck drops at 7 p.m. staplescenter.com/events/event-detail/2627

Pink Martini at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Back by popular demand, Pink Martini return with their unforgettable fusion of Brazilian samba, ’30s Cuban dance and Parisian café to ring in the New Year.

www.laphil.com/tickets/performance-detail.cfm?id=4659

Big Time NYE at The Shrine

GIANT\'s 12th Annual NYE Celebration debuts at the historic Shrine Expo Hall, featuring Benny Bennassi, Dada Life and more. VIP Tickets include separate entrance, VIP lounge and open bar.

Presale General Admission tickets: $65. VIP Tickets $155. 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Cabaret Ball at The Edison On New Year's Eve, The Edison presents an unparallelled Cabaret Ball featuring an electrifying performance by Lyndsay and the All-Nighters! Step into the New Year with a sultry detour through a past era of Imagination and Fantasy. Allow aerialists, dancers and a host of gifted eccentriques to accompany you on a unique and unforgettable journey into 2012. Tickets include The Edison's legendary Midnight Toast. Tables include sumptuous desserts and special New Years favors. Tickets start at $75. Doors at 7 p.m. Table reservations and pricing: 213.613.0000. The Edison HOLLYWOOD Black and White Ball at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre Worldwide Productions and Maxim Magazine present the grand opening of the newly renovated Chinese 6 Theatre & Grauman’s Ballroom for the Official Maxim New Year’s Eve Party. The Chinese Theatre features nine areas including six theaters, three floors, as well as a newly designed luxury VIP lounge overlooking the party below. New 3D movie screens and HD projection systems have been installed and will be running classic black and white movies all night, as well as live NYE ball drops from around the world. Featuring DJs Danny B, Eric Cubeechee, Carlo Astuti, Romy Ancona. General Admission offers an all night open bar. VIP ticket includes access to open bar and all three levels of the theater, including new VIP Lounge and movie theatres. General Admission $125. VIP ticket $175. Black and White Ball Carnevale di Venezia at Playhouse Hollywood This New Year’s Eve, hide behind a mask and leave your identity at the door as you experience a grand transformation into Carnevale di Venezia at Playhouse Hollywood. Step into the Bohemian-chic city where fantasy meets mystery. Featuring special surprise DJs, live performances, aerial acts and more. Tickets include premium open bar all night, champagne toast at midnight. Tickets start at $100. Doors at 9 p.m. Carnevale di Venezia John Digweed at Avalon The legendary DJ has played New Year’s Eve sets in LA nine out of the last twelve years. Featuring three rooms of music with multiple VIP areas. Early Arrival Discount Ticket offers guaranteed entry before 11 p.m. $65. 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Avaland Presents John Digweed Rockstar New Year's Eve at Rolling Stone Rolling Stone nightclub at Hollywood & Highland is celebrating its first New Year's Eve with a DJ party including rock star go-go dancers, a light show, champagne toast and midnight countdown. General Admission $30, or $120 for the Fab 5: five tickets for the price of four. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Rockstar New Year's Eve Get ready to rock in the New Year at Universal CityWalk Hollywood for LA’s largest free New Year’s Eve celebration. Universal CityWalk Hollywood brings double the excitement with two stages featuring live performances, along with fireworks sparkling high above block party festivities. Adjacent to Universal Studios Hollywood, CityWalk is a family friendly destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. www.citywalkhollywood.com Watch the sun set on the old year from the Griffith Observatory. Located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy and one of Southern California’s most popular attractions. The Griffith Observatory is open New Year’s Eve from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on New Year's Day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. General admission to the Observatory and grounds is free, with a nominal charge to see the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. www.griffithobservatory.org LONG BEACH New Year’s Eve at the Queen Mary Dine, dance and make it a world-class weekend aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach. One ticket lets you hit seven different onboard parties, as well as a fireworks spectacular at 9 p.m. and Midnight. Enjoy jazz in a historic salon, sing along to Dueling Pianos, and put on your dancing shoes for music of the 70's, 80's and all-night sets by local DJ's. Tickets include access to the ship and unlimited access to all seven parties. Various dinner packages are available for online purchase and include the Grand Ballroom Dinner Buffet and a New Year's Day Champagne Sunday Brunch in the Grand Salon. The Queen Mary's 2012 New Year’s Eve Hotel and Ticket Package includes: Overnight Stay in a historic Stateroom Two Tickets to the Queen Mary’s NYE Celebration Special New Year's Champagne Sunday Brunch for Two Commemorative Gift Package prices start at $579 per couple for a Stateroom. Tickets $99.00 per person. New Year's Eve at the Queen Mary As if all of that weren't enough, you can experience New Year's Eve Brazilian Style on the Queen Mary, with the Marcos Ariel Quartet presenting the best of pure Carioca music along with Joany's Samba Show and DJ Chris Brasil. Tickets start at $40 per person. www.braziliannites.com or 818.566.1111.

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