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The concert features the Cleveland POPS with conductor Carl Topilow. Guest artists include violinist Steven Greenman and Jeans ‘n Classics’ own Denise Pelley and Jean Meilleur who will blow you away with their stylings of the music of Motown, the Beatles, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson and more. Following the concert, dance to your choice of two different bands in two magnificent Severance Hall locations, along with a spectacular balloon drop, numerous cash bars for champagne and drinks and FREE desserts and coffee. Tickets range from $35 – $90. Call 1.800.686.1141 or go to http://www.clevelandorch.com.
On top of that, the Cleveland POPS has partnered with InterContinental Hotel to provide guests with a complete evening including shuttles to and from the concert, a deluxe room for overnight lodging after the show, including breakfast on New Year’s Day. Call 216.765.7677 for details on this terrific deal.
The Agora kicks off its 40th anniversary yearlong celebration on New Year’s Eve.
The Agora, Cleveland’s most storied rock ‘n’ roll venue, will kick off its 40th anniversary on New Year’s Eve with a special reunion concert by Artful Dodger!This Virginia-based power pop quintet made four highly praised albums in the 1970’s, and were one of a number of bands who enjoyed enormous popularity in Cleveland due in part to their many gigs at the Agora. When the band played it’s last reunion shows in 1991, they sold out two shows at the Agora Theatre with more than 3,500 tickets sold.
Doors will open at 7pm with the show starting at 8:30pm. All tables and seats will be reserved and capacity is limited. Tickets are available at the Agora box office 216.881.2221 (open Mon-Fri 10am to 5:30 pm) and at all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets range from $49.50 – $75.
In addition, there is a special dinner at the Backstage Caf�©, located inside the Agora complex, that reservations are also available for.
Jim Brickman returns home for his Holiday and New Year’s Eve show downtown at the Allen Theatre. Jim turns the songs and spirit of the season into an evening of color, warmth, laughter, dreams and memories. This year, America’s most popular romantic piano artist weaves an even more enchanting musical thread into his holiday repertoire: new and timeless songs from The Disney Songbook, his newest album on Walt Disney Records. This magical collaboration between Jim Brickman and Disney not only created fresh interpretations of favorite songs from classic Disney animated films, but a brand new Jim Brickman song, ‘Beautiful,’ inspired by one of the most-loved Walt Disney films, Cinderella, which is scheduled for release on DVD this fall.
Jim will be performing at 3PM and 8PM. Ticket prices range from $35 – $55 and are available at 216.241.6000 or through www.tickets.com.
For those looking to ring in the New Year in unique style, experience the excitement of the 13th annual New Year’s Eve Gala on the Nautica Queen. Dine on a fabulous buffet and dance the night away to the sounds of Abracadabra.
While aboard the Nautica Queen, you’ll cruise under historic bridges and experience the breathtaking view of Downtown Cleveland’s ever-changing skyline. When your relaxing cruise aboard the Nautica Queen ends, more adventure awaits at the dynamic, year-round Nautica Entertainment Complex which includes the century-old, restored Powerhouse just steps away.
Package includes a lavish dinner buffet, sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, moonlight cruise, entertainment, party favors and decorations, and a bottle of champagne per couple. Price is $79.95 plus tax and gratuity per person ($93.66 total). Boarding begins at 8PM, dinner at 9PM, and cruising from 10PM – 1AM. For reservations call 1.800.837.0604.
