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What to do on New Year's Eve
Published: 12/30/2011 11:15 AM
Last Modified: 12/30/2011 11:15 AM

New Year's Eve shows, parties and concerts are happening all across town, with something to accommodate everyone's style.

Here are some of our favorites.

Family friendly

Bundle up the kids, pack some extra blankets and head to the Oxley Nature Center for a New Year's Eve winter walk. A walk through the grounds is followed with stories and food (s'mores, hot apple cider and cocoa) around a bonfire. Telescopes will be set up for amateur astronomers to look at the moon's craters.
When: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Oxley Nature Center, 6700 Mohawk Blvd.
Cost: $5
Info: 918-669-6644

Here's a fun one for families. It's a Race Into the New Year at the River West Festival Park. Bring the dogs along for the 1-mile fun run and dog jog, plus a dog costume contest at 10:30 p.m. The main event is a 5k race, which begins at 11:45 p.m. The evening also include live music, fireworks, Champagne and New Year’s fun.
When: 11 p.m.
Where: 2100 S. Jackson Ave.
Cost: Race fee is $20 or $25 including a T-shirt


Party on

Last year's New Year's Eve ball drop in Brookside drew a big crowd. But, this year "The Party! New Year's Eve Ball Drop" is expected to be even bigger. It has moved from Brookside to the Blue Dome District where a Times Square-style ball drop and fireworks show will take place. Also part of the evening, street entertainment and live music.
When: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Where: Blue Dome District
Cost: Free. A VIP party, with food, drinks and entertainment, is $75 per person.
Info: tulsaworld.com/theparty.

Looking for a big, splashy New Year's Eve party? It's happening at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa. Live music will be going on all evening. Just before midnight, there will be a New Year's countdown and balloon drop.
When: 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Where: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa, 770 W. Cherokee St. in Catoosa
Cost: Free concerts


Alternatives

A party scene isn't the only way to spend New Year's. The New Year's Eve Sobriety Powwow is a fun way to spend a sober evening. Watch American Indian dances and browse for jewelry and art.
When: Noon to 2 a.m.
Where: Tulsa Convention Center’s Exhibit Hall B
Cost: Free

Make it a "Rocky Horror" night with a screening of the cult classic "Rocky Horror Picture Show" at the Circle Cinema. If you've never been to one of these shows, don't expect a quiet theater. Participation is welcome in these shows, where you're invited to dress up, sing along and play out your favorite parts of the movie.
When: Two showings, at 10 p.m. and midnight on Friday and Saturday
Where: Circle Cinema, 12 S. Lewis Ave.
Cost: $8.50


All about the music

Jazz music lovers will love this fun night at the Jazz Hall of Fame. It will feature live jazz and party music from a DJ.
When: 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Where: Jazz Depot, 111 E. First St.
Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the door
Info: tulsaworld.com/jazzhalltix or 918-281-8609

Music fans will love this performance by country rockers Eli Young at Cain's.
When: Doors open at 8 p.m.
Where: Cain's Ballroom, 423 N. Main St.
Cost: Tickets start at $25



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Nour Habib joined the Tulsa World in 2011 as a general assignment reporter for the Scene section. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in journalism and political science. Before joining the World, she covered education for a community newspaper.

She looks forward to keeping up with all there is to do in Tulsa and sharing it with you. Because, after all, the more she finds, the more she gets to do, too.

Send any fun or interesting events her way at nour.habib@tulsaworld.com.

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