From staff reports
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Joplin isn’t the only place for hot New Year’s parties this year. Events are scheduled all around the region, from Miami, Okla., to Pierce City.
The events are also varied. Celebrations include a drug-free lock-in for teens, a dance in Stella, opening receptions for art exhibits and a gospel sing in Sarcoxie.
Here are some of the events planned for New Year’s Eve:
• Live music, dinner and fine art will be on tap for New Year’s Eve at Trios, 112 N. Main St.
A full dinner buffet by Chef Raj will begin starting at 7 p.m. Two bands — Folk ’n’ Roll and Big Canoe — will perform starting at 9 p.m. Jerry Long will serve as emcee for a ball drop at midnight.
In the Sunshine Lamp Gallery, two shows will open at 7 p.m. — “The Harmony of Chaos” by Jim Bilgere, and “The Precision of Balance” by Linda Simpson.
Admission for the New Year’s Eve events is $40. Reservations are requested.
Details: 626-7580.
• The Bridge, 3405 S. Hammons Blvd., will stage a New Year’s Eve party for junior high and high school students.
Doors for the “RIOT lock-in” will open at 10 p.m. and students stay up all night until 6 a.m.
There will be a dance party in The Foundry from 10 to 11:45 p.m. with Transform DJs, fireworks in the backyard at midnight, and Philmont takes the Foundry stage at 12:30 a.m. Other activities include a worship service, Xbox gaming, inflatables, dodgeball, volleyball and basketball tournaments and unlimited skating.
The first 250 students in the door get a free T-shirt and there will be free pizza at 3 a.m. along with hourly giveaways including two $500 gift cards, Modern Warfare 2 (for Xbox 360), flat-screen TV, laptop and more.
Tickets are available now at Autumn Ramp Park and at thebridgejoplin.com for $22.50; and on the day of the event tickets are $25. Students should bring money for any food they wish to purchase throughout the night.
Proceeds from the event go to support the year-round ministry to teens at The Bridge, Autumn and The Foundry.
Details: 206-6886.
• Club 609 will offer a couple of different options. Those with late-night plans but no idea about a meal can dine from 4 to 8 p.m.
Those who want to celebrate the ringing in of the new year can party from 8 p.m. until midnight. DJ Dennis Burns will provide music, and the restaurant will offer a dance floor.
Admission to the New Year’s Eve party is $15 and includes party favors. Customers can order from the full menu during both sessions.
Details: 417-623-6090.
• The Kitchen Pass will also offer live music to ring in the new year. Dirty Deeds and The Bypass will perform during the evening.
Admission is $10, which covers a champagne toast at midnight.
• A New Year’s Eve Party will be staged from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursday at Silverado Dance Club, 615 Tyler Ave.
Entertainment will be provided by the Beer and Chicken Band.
The event will include party favors, balloon drop and champagne at midnight. The cover charge is $10 per single and $15 per couple.
Cab coupons will be available.
Details: 623-0103.
• CARTHAGE, Mo. — Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre will offer its annual New Year’s Game Show instead of a murder mystery. The audience-participation show is directed by Nick Kubicek.
Doors open at 9 p.m. and a light dinner will be served at 9:30. Non-alcoholic bubbly will be served at midnight.
Admission: $22. Reservations must be in by today; seating is limited.
Details: 417-358-9665, 417-358-7268.
• PIERCE CITY, Mo. — A New Year’s Eve celebration is slated in Pierce City.
The Pierce City Fireman’s Ball will take place from 7 p.m. Thursday to 12:30 a.m. Friday.
Entertainment will be provided by Slagle Sound Productions. There will be dancing and other activities.
Admission is $10 for adults. Proceeds will benefit the Pierce City Fire Department.
• SARCOXIE, Mo. — The Crusaders for Christ Singers and the Victory Men will hold a New Year’s Eve concert from 8 p.m. until midnight at the Gene Taylor Community Building, Fifth Street and I-44 loop in Sarcoxie.
Refreshments will be served.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.
Details: 417-358-5941.
• STELLA, Mo. — A New Year’s Eve dance is planned for Thursday at the Stella Senior Citizens Center.
The McDonald County Playboys band will play from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Admission is $3. Participants are to provide finger foods.
Details: 417-628-3314.
• MIAMI, Okla. — Live entertainment will be featured at 7 p.m. for New Year’s Eve at Buffalo Run Casino, 1000 Buffalo Run Blvd.
Entertainment will be provided by Cowboy Troy, Della Rose, Boogie Fever (a tribute to ’70s disco) and Keith Anderson.
Doors open at 6 p.m. The show is for people 18 and older.
After the New Year’s Eve concert with country singer Keith Anderson and special guests Cowboy Troy and Della Rose, a dance will be held with the Boogie Fever dance band. There also will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres, party favors and a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight.
Details: 918-542-7140 or www.buffalorun.com.
• QUAPAW, Okla. — There will be live music, dancing, finger foods, a balloon drop at midnight, and party favors for New Year’s Eve at Downstream Casino Resort.
Activities will be from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursday.
Tickets are $20 in advance. Tickets are available at protix.com or the Downstream gift shop. Tickets will be $25 on the day of the event.
Shuttle service will be available form area hotels and locations.
Downstream Casino Resort is located just off Interstate 44 where the Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri state borders meet.
Details: 888-396-7876 or 918-919-6000.
