New Year’s Eve Guide from p 32 formances, selfie stations, a midnight Champagne toast, and plenty of glitter. 9 p.m., $50. Call 602-875-8000. Gin & Jazz Preservation Party Rosson House 113 N. 6th St. heritagesquarephx.org This Prohibition-themed af- fair taking place in the courtyard of Historic Heritage Square will feature hot jazz and a cool vibe, as well as bathtub gin punch, hors d’oeuvres, and a “Roaring ’20s” photo booth. Other activities include a 50/50 raffle and silent auction, a mid- night Champagne toast, and more. 8 p.m. to midnight, $125 for one person or $200 for two. Call 602-262-5070. Iration Marquee Theatre 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe luckymanonline.com The SoCal-born reggae/rock act will spend New Year’s Eve their performing irie-influ- enced sounds for local fans. Brother Ali, Bi- kini Trill, Tyrone’s Jacket, and Barefoot will provide support. 7 p.m. $42.50 for gen- eral admission, $77.50 for the balcony. Call 480-829-0607. New Year’s Eve 2020 Block Party Crescent Ballroom 308 N. 2nd Ave. crescentphx.com The Van Buren 401 W. Van Buren St. thevanburenphx.com One of the biggest New Year’s Eve parties in downtown Phoenix will take over the area surrounding both Crescent Ballroom and The Van Buren, as well as good por- tion of Third Avenue near both spots. Ex- pect a massive, multivenue extravaganza offering multiple stages of entertainment, art cars, multiple bars, various food trucks, heated tents, and plenty of revelry. The main room of Crescent will fea- ture a “Rock ’n’ Roll Planetarium” hosted by Treasure MammaL with sets by Play- boy Manbaby, James World, Audrey Heartburn, Dwayne and the Rockhard Johnsons, and Ring Finger No Pinky. Meanwhile, DJs Pickster One, Melo, and Element from The Blunt Club will per- form on an outdoor stage along Second Avenue. The area behind the venue 34 on Third Avenue will feature the Kalliope mobile stage host- ing DJ sets by Sean Watson, Alaska, Ekonovah, Cormac, Nicky V, Elwer, Osutin, and Lavander. Over at The Van Buren down the street, the Hi-Dreams DJ Collective and LA’s Midnight Ther- apy will turn the concert venue into a 1970s-style disco with a special drag queen show at midnight. Everything gets going at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance. Call 602-716-2222 for more details. New Year’s Eve Live Westgate Entertainment District 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale westgateaz.com/nye Westgate’s Waterdance Plaza will host a four-hour extravaganza hosted by Joey Boy & Jeana from Live 101.5’s The Morn- ing Mess that will culminate with a countdown and fireworks show at mid- night. The infamous DJ Pauly D will per- form, and the bars and restaurants surrounding the plaza (including Fat Tuesday, Whiskey Rose, McFadden’s, Salt Tacos y Tequila, and The Lola) will offer dining, drinks, and bottle service. Patrons are encouraged to “dress to im- press.” The 21-and-over event starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general admis- sion, $100 for VIP. Call 623-266-6607. Phoenix Symphony’s New Year’s Eve Symphony Hall 75 N. 2nd St. phoenixsymphony.org Stuart Chafetz will conduct the Phoenix Symphony as they perform Strauss waltzes, seasonal classics, Broadway favor- ites, and other selections. Vocalists Scarlett Strallen and Gary Mauer will provide ac- companiment. 6:30 p.m., $43-$111. Call 602-495-1999. Raven’s New Year’s Eve Gala Talking Stick Resort 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale talkingstickresort.com The showroom will be the setting for this annual high-style soiree put on by local events guru Raven Valdes. This year’s ver- sion features a “celestial” theme with a sur- feit of shimmering decorations. Expect high-energy music of the pop and Top 40 variety from a live band and dance hits be- ing spun by a DJ. There will also be two full bars, a balloon drop, party favors, and a complimentary Champagne toast at mid- night. Complimentary valet and self-park- ing will be available. Semiformal to black tie attire is requested. 8 p.m. General ad- mission tickets are $60 per person, table seating starts at $95. Call 480-850-7734 or see ravenevents.com for more details. 2020 Homie Flannel Ball Between First and Second streets south of Roosevelt Row flannelball.com Grab your favorite flannel shirt and head for Roosevelt Row for this yearly celebra- tion that’s big on local art, music, and cul- ture. Bands, hip-hop artists, and DJs like Amigara, Atreetalking, Dehga, and Third Seven will perform throughout the evening while an art show will display the works of Valley creatives. Meanwhile, there will be games like super beer pong and jumbo Jenga, tarot readings, beer from New Bel- gium Brewing and cocktails made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, the >> p 36 DEC. 26TH, 2019–JAN. 1ST, 2020 PHOENIX NEW TIMES NEW TIMES 2019 NEW YEAR’S GUIDE phoenixnewtimes.com
