New Year’s Eve 2016 in Downtown Indianapolis

Monument Circle decorated for the holiday season in downtown Indianapolis. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2015, all rights reserved.

By Jennifer Hanson
Downtown Indy, Inc.

Downtown Indianapolis is the place to be when the clock strikes 12 this New Year’s Eve! From numerous parties to family-friendly events to dinner in style, ring in 2017 right. To view all these events online, visit: www.downtownindy.org/event-collection/52/new-years-eve/.

Be safe – don’t drink and drive. Plan your transit to and from your Downtown NYE destination ahead of time. For more information on Downtown parking visit: www.downtownindy.org/get-around-downtown/park/. For information on Downtown bus routes visit: www.downtownindy.org/get-around-downtown/bus/.

Georgia Street – all ages

Downtown Indy, Inc.’s New Year’s Eve Celebration presented by The Indiana Union Construction Industry,

Georgia Street; FREE

Georgia Street is the place to be this New Year’s Eve! Come for an exciting entertainment line-up, stimulating sights, plenty of food and drink and a unique midnight extravaganza all for FREE! The celebration takes place 8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Headlining the event will be the electronic dance group Jump Smokers along with bands Standout Story, 87 Southbound and Just’A Band. The all-ages evening includes the Hoosier Lottery Countdown Pavilion inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse as a chance for revelers to step out of the cold. Full bars and food trucks will be available throughout the night as well. And at 11:59 p.m., an IndyCar hoisted high above the crowd will once again descend with fireworks at midnight!

Schedule of performers include:

Main Stage on Georgia Street

8 – 8:45 p.m. – 87 Southbound

9:15 – 10 p.m. – Standout Story

10:30 – 12:00 p.m. – Jump Smokers

Bankers Life Fieldhouse

10 – 11:30 p.m. – Just’A Band

Although hotel rooms are going quickly, guests for this event can stay at any of the Hilton family of hotels in Downtown Indianapolis, the official New Year’s Eve hotel partner.

Family-friendly events

Countdown to Noon, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, $22.50; youth (ages 2-17) $18.50; seniors (60+) $21.50; youth under 2 free

Experience all the fun of New Year’s Eve at a reasonable hour. Celebrate the final day of 2016 with activities, music from Grammy-nominated musician Zak Morgan and countdowns to 2017 at noon and 1 p.m. Receive hats and other festive favors for the big moment while supplies last.

Family New Year’s Eve, Indiana State Museum, $15, $9 members

The clocks are pushed forward and the New Year is celebrated early to allow children of all ages to enjoy the festivities. End the year with a family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration in the Governor Frank O’Bannon Great Hall. Enjoy jugglers, face painting and train rides from 6 – 9 p.m. with the balloon drop at 8 p.m. Reservations for the event are recommended.

New Year’s Eve with ComedySportz, The Athenaeum Theatre, $20; $18 for students and seniors

Welcome in the New Year with the most unique comedy show around! There are two celebrations – the first from 7:30 – 9 p.m. and the second from 10:30 p.m. – midnight (ending with a countdown to midnight) – and two live improvisation matches, where ComedySportz players battle each other for a prize.

Adults 21+ celebrations

New Year’s Eve Party with Zanna Doo, The Rathskeller, $50 in advance; $55 at the door

Enjoy New Year’s Eve with a hors d’oeuvre buffet, party favors and a midnight champagne toast at The Rathskeller. Doors open at 6 p.m., opening acts perform from 7 – 8:30 p.m. and Zanna Doo performs from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

New Year’s Eve Bash at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis; $45 – $80

Kick off 2017 at Hyatt Regency Indianapolis with one of three hotel and party packages. This action-packed night of entertainment and celebration includes several live musical performances on three stages, a fantasy casino “player’s lounge” and a midnight 15,000 balloon drop in the center of the atrium lobby. Entertainment includes performances by The Flying Toasters, My Yellow Rickshaw, Corey Cox, Hunter Smith Band, DJ Brian Jackson, Casino Games and Pyramid of Enlightenment. The party begins at 8 p.m. and the dress code is dressy casual.

New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball, Union Station, $50 general admission; $99 VIP

Celebrate the 10th annual New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball with three parties for the price of one ticket taking place in three ballrooms within Union Station. Living Proof in the Grand Hall will play all your favorite party songs; 80s rock band Mullet Over will entertain in the Iron Horse Lounge and “club-style” music provided by P3 Productions will take place in the Illinois Street Ballroom. The party begins at 8:30 p.m.

CIROC the New Year, Regions Bank Tower, $130

Ring in 2017 at Indy’s only rooftop event from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. and enjoy a 360-degree view of Downtown. This event features a premium open bar all evening with light appetizers, champagne toast and a special midnight presentation. Music provided by DJ Indiana Jones, DJ Gabby Love, Action Jackson, Lemi Vice, Mass Appeal, DJ Rican and DJ Jozyano.

New Year’s Eve: A Gatsby Affair, The Pavilion at Pan Am, $95 – $100

A NYE Gatsby Affair at The Pavilion will be a one of kind New Year’s Eve experience at Indy’s newest event venue! With music from Sinclair Wheeler, Slater Hogan and a special performance by Kayla Noel, this event will have you dancing into 2017 with more than 1,000 other partygoers. Early bird tickets start at $100, providing each guest with amenities including a premium open bar, midnight champagne toast, silk aerialists, party favors, a photo booth, a live stream of Downtown Indy, Inc.’s New Year’s Eve on Georgia Street and more!

New Year’s Eve at Howl at the Moon, $25 – $110

Howl at the Moon offers three different packages to help ring in 2017: Champagne Supernova ($110) includes reserved seating, dinner from 7 – 10 p.m. and a champagne toast at midnight with party favors. Just Dance ($90) offers the same amenities as Champagne Supernova, except standing room only. For both packages guests must arrive between 7 – 10 p.m. General admission is $25, which includes guaranteed entry with guests arriving between 8 p.m. – midnight.

Hard Rock Café New Year’s Eve Party, $30 – $225

Rock in the New Year at Hard Rock Café with live music from DJ T-Bone and multiple event packages. The Party like a Rock Star Couple package ($225) includes two dinner buffets, one hotel room, party favors and two champagne toasts. The Rock and Roll package ($50) includes one buffet dinner, party favors and a champagne toast. General Admission ($30) includes a reserved seat, buffet dinner and champagne toast. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the dinner buffet is served from 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.

New Year’s Eve Date Night, Chef JJ’s, $75 per person + 21 percent service fee

Share an evening with that special someone with fresh, local food prepared by Chef JJ’s culinary team. Tickets include beer or wine tasters, a five-course dinner and a sweet treat to take home. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. and concluding at approximately 8:30 p.m. Non-refundable, non-transferable seat deposits are available for $40.

New Year’s Eve Limo Bus Crawl, various locations, $49.95; prices will increase

Returning for a sixth straight year, party in style on a limo bus with My Drink On! This package includes no cover, champagne toasts at midnight, party favors, drink specials and a photo hunt. Limo buses will do constant loops and should arrive to each venue every 15 minutes (traffic pending).

Downtown sports for New Year’s Eve/day

The Indiana University men’s basketball team will face off against the University of Louisville at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Dec. 31 at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are sold out on the primary ticket market, but are still available via secondary ticket sites such as Stubhub, TicketMaster, etc.

The Indianapolis Colts play the season finale against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. Go Colts!

Hotel packages

Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites

New Year’s Eve Dinner only package:
Five-course meal for two
Party favors
Champagne toast
Complimentary valet parking
The Alexander

Overnight stay in an art-centric deluxe guest room
Prosecco and chocolate covered strawberries
Brunch for two in Market Table
Late check out 1 p.m.

Things to do in Indianapolis, Mar. 31-Apr. 6, 2014

“Superhero” by Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, Apr. 4-5.
Image provided by the theatre and used with written permission.

15 Public Events in Indianapolis and Indiana
VERIFY ALL EVENT LISTINGS TO BE CERTAIN THEY WILL BE HELD AS SCHEDULED

1. TUE-SUN: ‘Memphis the Musical’ at Clowes Memorial Hall
2. THU: Trisha Yearwood in Concert at the Carmel Palladium
3. THU: Itzhak Perlman in Concert at the Indiana University Auditorium
4. SAT: Smiley Prom at the Crane Bay Event Center
5. TUE: Community Tuesday at White River State Park
6. TUE: Taylor Martin’s Indy Magic Monthly at Theatre on the Square
7. MON, WED, SUN: Indiana Pacers NBA Basketball at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
8. FRI: Food Truck Friday on Georgia Street in Downtown Indianapolis
9. THU-SUN: ‘Fables, Fairy Tales, and Physics’ ArtsFest at Butler University
10. FRI-SAT: ‘SUPERHERO’ by Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre in Carmel
11. WED, FRI: Indiana Ice USHL Ice Hockey at Pan Am Pavilion
12. MON: ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’ at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne
13. TUE: Indianapolis Symphonic Band Concert at Warren Performing Arts Center
14. MON-SUN: ‘Gnome Away From Home’ at Garfield Park Conservatory
15. SUN:‘Going…Going…Gone’ at the IndyFringe Theatre

To see thousands of upcoming event listings and things to do in Indianapolis and Indiana, visit our main Web site at http://aroundindy.com/, or go mobile at http://aroundindy.com/mobile.

Things to do in Indianapolis, Feb. 10-16, 2014

“I Love Lucy” at the Old National Centre, Feb. 11-16.
AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2013, all rights reserved.

15 Public Events in Indianapolis and Indiana
ALWAYS VERIFY ALL EVENT LISTINGS

1. FRI-SUN: 60th Annual Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show at the State Fairgrounds
2. TUE-SUN: ‘I Love Lucy: Live on Stage’ at the Old National Centre
3. FRI: Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra Valentine’s Day Concert at the Athenaeum
4. FRI: Powershares Tennis Circuit at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
5. FRI-SAT: Indiana Art Fair at the Indiana State Museum
6. SAT: Annual Chocolate Festival at French Lick Resort
7. SAT: Karneval 2014 at the Indianapolis Athenaeum
8. TUE: Taylor Martin’s Indy Magic Monthly at Theatre on the Square
9. TUE, THU: College Men’s Basketball at Butler University
10. MON, WED: Indiana Pacers NBA Basketball at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
11. THU: ‘Drafts and Laughs’ Fundraising Event at Hoosier Park
12. TUE: ‘Jabberwocky’ at the IndyFringe Theatre
13. FRI-SUN: 23rd Annual Indiana Motorcycle Expo at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
14. FRI-SAT: Indiana Ice USHL Ice Hockey at Pan Am Pavilion
15. SUN: Michael Feinstein’s ‘Gershwin and Me’ at the Carmel Palladium

To see thousands of upcoming event listings and things to do in Indianapolis and Indiana, visit our main Web site at http://aroundindy.com/, or visit our mobile Web site on your smartphone or tablet PC at http://aroundindy.com/mobile/mobile.php.

Things to do in Indianapolis, Jan. 26-Feb. 2, 2014

Devour Downtown Winterfest continues daily through Feb. 2.
AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2012, all rights reserved.

Things to do in Indianapolis
For the week of Jan. 26 to Feb. 2, 2014

1. MON-SUN: 92nd Annual Indianapolis Home Show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
2. MON-SUN: ‘Devour Downtown’ Winterfest in Indianapolis
3. FRI: 5th Annual Winter Nights Film Series at the Museum of Art
4. FRI-SUN: Hearthside Supper at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
5. WED: ‘A Downton Abbey Evening’ at the Carmel Palladium
6. SUN: College Men’s Basketball at Indiana University
7. THU: Darius Rucker in Concert at the Allen County Coliseum
8. THU, SAT: Indiana Pacers NBA Basketball at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
9. THU: Indiana Ice USHL Ice Hockey at Pan Am Pavilion
10. FRI-SUN: ‘Defending the Caveman’ at Theatre on the Square
11. FRI-SUN: ‘The Color Purple’ at the Indianapolis Athenaeum Theatre
12. FRI: Kenny Rogers in Concert at the Carmel Palladium
13. MON-SUN: ‘Ice Age Giants: The Mystery of Mammoths and Mastodons’ at the State Museum
14. SAT: Indy Winter Farmers Market at the Indianapolis City Market
15. MON: ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne

To see thousands of upcoming events listings and things to do in Indianapolis and Indiana, visit our main Web site at http://aroundindy.com/, or visit AroundIndy.com Mobile: http://aroundindy.com/mobile/mobile.php.

Things to do in Indianapolis, Jan. 6-12, 2014

Indiana State Fairgrounds. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2010, all rights reserved.

15 Public Events in Indianapolis and Indiana
For the week of  January 6-12, 2014

VERIFY ALL EVENT LISTINGS DUE TO THE WEATHER

1. SAT-SUN: 46th Annual Indy RV Expo at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
2. SAT-SUN: Greater Indianapolis Garage Sale and Marketplace at the State Fairgrounds
3. TUE, FRI: Indiana Pacers NBA Basketball at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
4. TUE: Community Tuesday at White River State Park
5. TUE: Taylor Martin’s Indy Magic Monthly at Theatre on the Square
6. FRI: 5th Annual Winter Nights Film Series at the Museum of Art
7. FRI-SAT: Monster Jam at the Ford Center in Evansville
8. TUE-SUN: ‘Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure’ at the Eiteljorg Museum
9. FRI-SAT: Indiana Ice USHL Ice Hockey
10. THU, SAT: College Men’s Basketball at Butler University
11. TUE-SUN: ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ at Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre
12. TUE-SUN: ‘Ann Luther: Threads of Life’ Exhibit at Arthur M. Glick JCC
13. SUN: College Men’s Basketball at Purdue University
14. SAT: ‘Farm to Fork’ Winter Farmers Market at Normandy Farms
15. WED: Indiana Mic-Off at Morty’s Comedy Joint