- Cleveland Pops Orchestra - Severance Hall, Concert and Dance with Broadway Headliners, Christiane Noll, Doug LeBreque and Debbie Gravitte; Concert at 9pm, dancing afterwards, call 216 231-1111 for tickets.
- First Night Akron - Enjoy this family-friendly event in downtown Akron. In its 17th year, there will be fireworks, live entertainment, and more than 70 artists; admission is $10, under 10 are free with accompanied by a button-wearing adult; the party starts at 5pm.
- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - Celebrate the New Year with crafts, animals, live music, refreshments, and even a traditional "ball-drop"; 10am - 1pm, free with zoo admission.
- Nautica Queen New Year's Eve Gala - lavish buffet and hors d'oeuvres, two levels of entertainment, free parking, and Champagne; 8pm - 1am; call 216 696-8888 for reservations.
- John Q's Steakhouse - Dinner specials, hats and noisemakers, dinner served from 4pm to 11pm; public square; 216 861-0900
- House of Blues - New Year's Eve concert with Michael Stanley and the Resonators; 9pm; dinner and overnight packages at the Hyatt Regency are also available; concert tickets are $43.50 to $199.50; call 216 523-2583 for tickets and details.
- Brennan's annual New Year's Eve Party - Brennan's Party Center, 13000 Triskett Rd., 216 251-2131; live music by Frank and Dean and then some, a prime rib buffet, Champagne and a top shelf bar; 7pm - 1am; $89 per person
- Lodge at Geneva State Park , 4888 North Broadway, Geneva-on-the-Lake; New Year's Gala; overnight packages from $399; includes accommodations, a five-hour open bar, dinner for two; a Champagne toast at midnight and breakfast; call 440 466-7100
- Grand River Cellars - New Year's eve party - 5750 South Madison Rd., Madison; 440 298-9838; 630pm -?; light appetizers, buffet dinner, dancing from 830pm, dessert, snacks, bottle of wine, breakfast; Price TBD (2011 price was $67.95)
- Fire Food and Drink - 13220 Shaker Square, Cleveland, 44120; 216 921-3473; festivities begin at 7pm, details tba
- New Year's Eve Party - Shooter's, 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland 44113; 216 861-6900; All you can drink $75 in advance; $85 at the door; includes appetizer buffet; 8pm - midnight--or--$20 general admission
- New Year's Eve Dinner - Harry's Steak House, 5664 Brecksville Rd., Independence; 216 524-5300; dinner 3pm - 11pm
- New Year's Eve Party - Hilton Garden Inn, 700 Beta Banquet and Conference Center, Mayfield Village; 400 646-1777; appetizers, open bar, prime rib dinner, Champagne toast at midnight; 7pm- 1am; live music by FasTrack!; packages from $189/couple
- New Year's Eve Menu - Alessandro's, 6540 Lake Rd., Geneve-on-the-Lake; 440 964-5766; special five-course New Year's menu
- New Year's Eve Dinner - Flour, 34205 Chagrin Blvd., Moreland Hills, OH; 216 464-3700; 9pm-11pm; three-course, prix fixe menu $75pp
- New Year's Eve Gourmet Menu - Greenhouse Tavern, 2038 East Fourth St., Cleveland; 216 443-0511; Chef Jonathon Sawyer has created a nine-course, gourmet tasting menu for the celebration; $89 pp, optional wine pairings $45; vegetarian and omnivore menus available; vegan selections available with advance notice.
- New Year's Eve Dinner - Paladar - 28601 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere; 216 896-9020; special menu
- New Year's Eve Dinner - 87 West at Crocker Park - Crocker Park; Westlake; 440 250-2334; 7pm; 5-course dinner; $49.95 per person
- New Year's Eve 2012 - Crosswinds Grille - Lakehouse Inn and Winery, 5653 Lake Rd. East, Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH; 440 466-8668; special New Year's Eve menu
- New Year's Eve Dinner - Alex Bistro and Bar - 2033 E 14th St (Hanna Bldg.), Cleveland; 216 274-0222; $60 per person; four-course dinner with valet parking; appetizer and Bellinis package available for $30 per person
- New Year's Eve Celebration - Champps - Valley View and Lyndhurst; 216 328-0083 - Valley View; 440 605-9222 - Lyndhurst; $75 per couple includes dinner, bottle of wine, Champagne toast at midnight and dancing; $160 per couple includes dinner, bottle of wine, Champagne toast; hotel room for two; transportation to and from the party and dancing.
- New Year's Party - Liquid - 1212 West 6th St., Cleveland (Warehouse District); 216 479-7717; open bar from 7pm 9pm with light appetizers, light entertainment, Champagne toast at midnight; $30 cover
For more New Year's Eve events, see page two
(Last updated 12-28-12)
