Here is a list (in no order) of some of the major events in Austin Texas on New Year's Eve. Austin.com's "picks" for New Years events are; for a family on a budget, or just anyone looking for a very "Austin" experience, #1 First Night (see article on frot page), or if you have a few bucks to spend, another very "Austin" event at the Seholm Power Plant. Happy New Year from Austin.com!1. Antone's Nightclub - Joe Ely and the Reunion Band plus Dale Watson will pack this legendary club for one last 2009 rock show.
2. Sixth Street - Rowdy revelers fill this cordoned-off, bar-lined boulevard to celebrate the final hours of 2009.
3. Seholm Power Plant - see article on austin.com
4. First Night Austin - Downtown spaces turn into artistic stages for this third annual family-friendly celebration.
5. Stubb's Jr. - Indoor Stage
6. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at the Ritz
7. Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
8. Lake Austin Spa Resort
Release past regrets and other negative energy with this lakeside retreat's symbolic Burning Bowl Ceremony taking place January 1st.
Release past regrets and other negative energy with this lakeside retreat's symbolic Burning Bowl Ceremony taking place January 1st.
10. The Driskill
The elegant affair at this classic downtown hotel includes a five-course gourmet dinner with wine pairings, music and dancing, midnight champagne toast and balloon drop, party favors and souvenir photos. For the ultimate night, reserve a specially priced room for the same night. A lavish New Years Day brunch is served the following day.
The elegant affair at this classic downtown hotel includes a five-course gourmet dinner with wine pairings, music and dancing, midnight champagne toast and balloon drop, party favors and souvenir photos. For the ultimate night, reserve a specially priced room for the same night. A lavish New Years Day brunch is served the following day.
