If you’re looking to take full advantage of the party scene in Little Rock this New Year’s Eve, we’ve taken the liberty of compiling a few of the events going on around the capital city.
Wind Down 2014 at Little Rock Marriott, 3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock: The Marriott’s party will be going into the wee-morning hours of Jan. 1. The part is hosted by Alice 107.7 and entertainment includes Chris Henry, Almost Infamous, Midsouth Soul Revival and DJ-Hipnotik. Tickets are $30 through Christmas Eve and $40 after. If you plan on staying the night, the Marriott has room packages starting at $189, which includes two tickets to the party. The party is set for 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Governors Hall at the Statehouse Convention Center. For more information, and purchasing, click here.
The Party at Cache at Cache Restaurant, 425 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock: Big, big things will be happening at Cache this New Year’s Eve. The dining room will offer a four-course dinner with seating options at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person, and include entry into the signature event. Alcohol is not included in the ticket price. Call 850-0265 for reservations. At 8 p.m., Cache is hosting a party in its upstairs lounge, featuring music from Party Planet. Tickets are $50 and available here. Must be 21 to attend the event. For more information, click here.
Party Like It’s 1925 at Ya Ya’s Euro Bistro, 17711 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock: If you’re looking to step in the time machine for a trip back to the 1920s, Ya Ya’s is your place. The night will include live music from Jeremy Shrader’s Hot Memphis Three, in addition to a prixe fixe menu and ala carte. There will be ’20s themed drinks, dancing and costumes. Reservations are required. Call 821-1144 for more information or visit the restaurant’s Facebook page.
New Year’s Eve at The Joint, 301 Main St., Suite 102, North Little Rock: The party starts at 7:30 p.m. at The Joint. The original comedy, “A Fertle Holiday,” will keep you rolling as you enjoy a catered meal, complimentary champagne and live music by Secondhand Cannons. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information and tickets, call 372-0205, or visit the event page on Facebook.
NYE at 109 & Co., 109 Main St., Little Rock: What a better way to enjoy the New Year than at Little Rock’s new speakeasy bar? 109 & Co. will have drink specials all night long. Those include classic cocktails like Negroni, Boulevardier and Manhattan for $8. The bar’s signature cocktail, 43 Decatur, will also be $8. Happy Hour specials will go all night. For more information, check out the bar’s Facebook page. A friendly reminder: It looks like 109 & Co. has started those NYE specials a bit early.
“Downton Abbey” New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Empress of Little Rock, 2120 Louisiana St., Little Rock: Following tradition, The Empress will have it’s “Downton Abbey” celebration, complete with a gourmet scattered meal, paired with complimentary wines. The event, which begins at 8 p.m., includes dancing, entertainment and a champagne toast at midnight. It’s a black-tie event with limited seating, so call for reservations at 374-7966, or visit here. Tickets are $250 per couple, or get special rates with the Romantic Getaway packages.
Happy New Year, everyone!