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New Year's Eve Extravaganza: At the Crowne Plaza in Clayton, you can roam three ballrooms and dance to a variety of music; open bar until 1 a.m., live entertainment and your choice of four different entrees. Sun., Dec. 31, $39.95-$149.95. Crowne Plaza, 7750 Carondelet Ave., Clayton, 314-291-6700.

New Year's Eve Gala at the Kemp Auto Museum: Ticket includes live entertainment, food, beverages and party favors. Sun., Dec. 31, 7 p.m., $150. Kemp Auto Museum, 16955 Chesterfield Airport Rd, Chesterfield, 636-537-1718, www.kempautomuseum.org.

New Year's Eve Growler-bration: Your ticket includes an appetizer buffet from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., an open bar until midnight, party favors, a midnight toast and a DJ; offer also available at Growlers' Creve Coeur location. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m., $50. Growlers Pub, 3811 S Lindbergh, Sunset Hills, 314-984-9009.

New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball: This black-tie affair features dancing, dinner, giveaways and an open bar all in the West Room on the tenth floor of the gorgeous venue; no costumes, just masks, please. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m., $70, For more information, call Erica at 314-657-7495 or Jayla at 314-985-4097. Windows Off Washington, 701 North 15th Street, 314-241-5555.

New Year's Eve with Dr. Zhivegas: Ring in the new year with Dr. Z; ticket price includes rail drinks, draft beer, party favors and a Champagne toast. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m., $47.50. Pageant, 6161 Delmar Blvd., Saint Louis, www.thepageant.com.

New Year's Eve with Gumbohead: The cover includes Champagne at midnight and party favors; fixed price dinner including special appetizers, entrees and desserts available for $35; regular menu items also available; call now for details and reservations. Sun., Dec. 31, $10. Broadway Oyster Bar, 736 S Broadway, 314-621-8811, www.broadwayoysterbar.com.

No Cover New Year's Eve: Celebrate with City Diner into the wee hours with no cover charge, they'll be spinning your music requests all night; complimentary Champagne and party favors at midnight; retreat here after the bars close or for a recovery breakfast! Sun., Dec. 31, 6 p.m., free. City Diner, 3139 S Grand Blvd., 314-772-6100, www.citydiner.us.

NYE '07 at KYO: Celebrate in style with KYO and Movin' 101.1 FM with a six-hour open bar, a Champagne toast, gourmet hors d'oeuvres and party favors; call 314-621-9946 for more information. Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-3 a.m., $50. Kyo, 1405 Washington Ave., 314-621-9946, www.kyostl.com.

New Year's Eve Blues Bash: Enjoy a great dinner and night of blues music featuring Buffalo Bob Blues Band from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sun., Dec. 31, $5 cover after 9 p.m. Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen, 34 South Old Orchard, Webster Groves, 314-968-0061.

New Year's Eve featuring Johnny Rawls: Choose from a $25 package which includes admission, music, party favors, Champagne toast at midnight and breakfast buffet; or a $260 per couple package which includes all of the aforementioned goodies plus an open bar and a hotel room at the West Port Sheraton. Sun., Dec. 31. Backstreet Jazz & Blues, 614 West Port Plaza (I-270 and Page Avenue), Maryland Heights, 314-878-5800, www.backstreetclub.com.

New Year's Eve with Buzz Sutherland: The 10 p.m. show includes party favors, Champagne toast at midnight with breakfast buffet; other shows start at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. for $15-$55 per person; hotel packages (range from $240 to $260) and include the show plus a room at the Sheraton Tower. Sun., Dec. 31. Funny Bone Comedy Club-Westport Plaza, 614 Westport Plaza (I-270 and Page Avenue), Maryland Heights, 314-469-6692, www.funnyboneusa.com.

New Year's Eve with the Well Hungarians: Ring in the new year with the Well Hungarians, performing live at the Millennium Hotel St. Louis; ticket price includes live entertainment and applicable taxes; for overnight hotel packages, contact the hotel. Sun., Dec. 31, 7 p.m., $99, www.ticketweb.com. Millennium Hotel, 200 S. 4th, 314-241-9500.

Oz Nightclub New Year's Eve: DJ Reece will count down to 2007 with hits from the '70s through today. Sun., Dec. 31, $10-$50. Oz Nightclub, 300 Monsanto Ave., East Saint Louis, 618-274-1464, www.oznightclub.com.

Pepper Lounge New Year's Eve: This year, the River City Professionals are taking over the Pepper Lounge to help ring in the New Year, featuring DJ Big D and complete with an open bar until 3 a.m., appetizers until 11 p.m. and a midnight Champagne toast. Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m., $60, www.stlnye.com. The Pepper Lounge & Eatery, 2005 Locust St., 314-241-2005, www.thepepperlounge.com.

Pop's Nightclub New Year's Eve: Ring in the new year with a buffet from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. along with a complimentary Champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight, party favors; music by Undercover and Breach of Peace; 21 and up only. Sun., Dec. 31, 7 p.m., $8-$10. Pop's, 1403 Mississippi Ave., East Saint Louis, 618-274-6720, www.popsrocks.com/.

Ritz-Carlton's Second Annual "Red Velvet Lounge" New Year's Eve Event: Sponsored by Bacardi and Red Bull, this premier New Year's Eve experience offers chic surroundings, interactive entertainment and extensive menu selection. Themed rooms will offer a different experience around every corner: live music with Swing Cat Swing in one room and a DJ in another; numerous interactive buffets offer specialty cuisine; live gaming environment with blackjack, roulette and Texas Hold 'Em; open bar and a Champagne toast. Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m., $175 per person or $499 room package includes tickets, deluxe room accommodations and breakfast for two. Ritz-Carlton St. Louis, 100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, 314-863-6300.

Shania Twain Tribute Show: Ring in the new year with Donna Huber starring as "Shania Twin," tickets for 8 p.m. show include two drinks and the 11 p.m. show two drinks, party favors and a Champagne toast; for more package deals visit their Web site. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 & 11 p.m., $20-$30. Casino Queen, 200 S Front, East Saint Louis, 1-800-777-0777.

"Skate In" the New Year: Admission includes skating and skate rental, appetizer buffet, hot chocolate, soda, beer, wine and party favors. No reservations required. Sun., Dec. 31, 6 p.m., $15-$23. Steinberg Skating Rink, Forest Park, 314-367-7465 or 314-361-0613, www.steinbergskatingrink.com.

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