Ring in 2020 at one of these celebrations
A collection of New Year’s Eve events, plus a concert announcement from Tech N9ne.
Beethoven’s Ninth
Eleven years ago, Eckart Preu established the Spokane Symphony’s New Year’s Eve tradition of performing Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Though the 2018 performance was his last with the symphony, the tradition, as Preu hoped it would, is continuing on.
This year, Morihiko Nakahara will lead the symphony and the Spokane Symphony Chorale, featuring soprano Amy Porter, mezzo-soprano Patti Mortier, tenor Stephen Rumph and baritone Charles Robert Stephens, at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Tuesday.
“I think it’s really a great thing for an orchestra to be part of the final thought of the year,” Preu told The Spokesman-Review in 2018. “I think it reflects well on the organization but it also reflects on the importance of the music and the orchestra in people’s lives.”
If you go: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.; $14-$35, available through www.foxtheaterspokane.org.
Puttin’ on the Ritz
Another New Year’s tradition for the symphony is Puttin’ on the Ritz, a fundraiser presented by the Spokane Symphony Associates.
Attendees in their best black tie or dressy cocktail attire will walk the paparazzi-lined red carpet, escorted by gentlemen in tails, then enjoy a three-course dinner, plus salad and dinner. There will also be three no-host bars.
MasterClass Big Band will perform, as will Elvis Presley tribute artist Ben Klein and illusionist Taylor Kyle. Then, ring in the new year with a glass of complimentary champagne, party favors and door prize drawings.
If you go: 9 p.m. Tuesday; Historic Davenport Hotel, Hall of Doges and Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St.; $150, available through www.spokanesymphony.org.
Sammy Eubanks
Local bluesman Sammy Eubanks will headline a New Year’s Eve Pre-Funk Party at the Bing Crosby Theater on Tuesday. Low Class Bluegrass and Trailer Park Girls will also perform.
This performance will close out a big year for Eubanks, who in January took second place in the 35th International Blues Challenge with his band the Work’in Class.
“All the people that helped make this possible, all the people that support us all day everyday, year after year, they’re the reason we do what we do,” Eubanks told The Spokesman-Review.
If you go: 6 p.m. Tuesday; The Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.; $17; $12 each when you purchase four or more, available through www.bingcrosbytheater.com.
New Year’s Eve Rockin’ Ballroom Bash
Join, the Bobby Patterson Band, the 2018 Inland Empire Blues Society’s best blues band, at Max at Mirabeau on Tuesday for New Year’s Eve Rockin’ Ballroom Bash.
Tickets include reserved seating, table service, a complimentary antipasto platter, party favors, live music, dancing, a champagne toast and free access to the ballroom party entrance.
If you go: 9:30 p.m. Tuesday; Max at Mirabeau, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley; $45/advance; $50/day of, available through www.maxatmirabeau.com.
Roaring ’20s New Year’s Eve Party
Celebrate the new year at the Big Dipper with live music by Random Generation and GS3. There will be a no-host bar and champagne for all at midnight.
If you go: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St.; $15, available through Brown Paper Tickets.
Return of the Roaring ’20s
Ring in the roaring ’20s with a Champagne toast, balloon drop, DJ, dancing and drinks at Boombox Pizza on Tuesday.
If you go: 9 p.m. Tuesday; Boombox Pizza, 221 N. Division St.; Free.
Ella’s Secret New Year’s Eve Party
Ella’s is hosting not one, but two New Year’s Eve parties at the Montvale Event Center on Tuesday.
The East Coast party begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes a toast at 9 p.m. This party features a prime rib dinner buffet (steelhead and vegetarian options available), live music from Elvis Presley tribute artist Ben Klein, prize giveaways and a dance performance.
The West Coast party begins at 8:30 p.m. and features a toast at midnight. There will be a dessert buffet, live music from the Zonky Jazz Band, prize giveaways, dance lessons from Strictly Swing Spokane, a Charleston contest and a dance performance.
There will be a no-host bar at both parties for those 21 and older.
If you go: 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; The Montvale Event Center, 1019 W. First Ave.; $50/West Coast Party; $85/East Coast Party; $105/both parties, available through www.secretnewyear.com.
New Year’s Eve ’80s Party
It’s almost time to ring in 2020, but the NYC Restaurant and Piano Bar is taking it back to the ’80s during its New Year’s Eve party.
The event poster advises attendees to wear spandex and leg warmers. There will be soul, Motown, rock and pop music from the ’80s, plus dueling pianos, a buffet dinner and door prizes.
There will also be two champagne toasts, 9 p.m. and midnight.
If you go: 6 p.m. Tuesday; NYC Restaurant and Piano Bar, 313 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene; $45/advance; $49/at the door. Call (208) 930-1504 to reserve tickets.
’80s New Year’s Eve
Lucky You Lounge too is taking the ’80s route for its New Year’s Eve party. The event features an ’80s cover band, a DJ and a photobooth. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best ’80s attire.
If you go: 9 p.m. Tuesday; Lucky You Lounge, 1801 W. Sunset Blvd.; $10, available through Eventbrite.
nYne Bar and Bistro’s Roaring ’20s New Year’s Eve Party
Stop by nYne Bar and Bistro on Tuesday for their 10th annual New Year’s Eve party. The event features DJ C-Mad, a $1,500 balloon drop and a champagne toast.
If the party is sold out, guests can enter nYne with a $5 cover after the balloon drop.
If you go: 7 p.m. Tuesday; nYne Bar and Bistro, 232 W. Sprague Ave.; $20, available through Brown Paper Tickets.
Swingin’ in the New Year: Back to the ’20s
Ring in the new year and support the Victoria Siegel Foundation at the same time by celebrating at Swingin’ in the New Year: Back to the ’20s at Bridge Press Cellars.
The Victoria Siegel Foundation’s mission is “saving lives so we don’t lose our future generation to drug abuse and addiction.” The foundation is also a For America Pageant partner.
The gala will also feature live music, a ball drop, food, wine, dancing, games, champagne, magic, Miss Spokane Amanda Markley and dancing with LiteFeet. Attendees are encouraged to wear ’20s costumes.
If you go: 8 p.m. Tuesday; Bridge Press Cellars, 39 W. Pacific Ave.; $50, available through Eventbrite.
Hive New Year’s Eve Ball featuring Collectivity
The Hive’s New Year’s Eve Ball features music from Collectivity, a jazz/funk/psychedelic/soul band formed in Shanghai and now based in San Francisco.
If you go: 9 p.m. Tuesday; The Hive, 207 N. First Ave., Sandpoint; $25; $35/VIP, available through Eventbrite.
Tech N9ne announces Knitting Factory concert
Rapper Tech N9ne has announced he’s bringing his “Enterfear” tour, with guests Jelly Roll, King Iso, Krizz Kaliko and Maez301, to the Knitting Factory on April 26.
Tickets are $35-$37 and on sale now through Ticketweb.
Tech N9ne released the “Enterfear - Level 1” EP in November. According to a press release, the prolific writer’s 22nd studio album will be released next year.