3…2…1…Happy New Year! Here’s our ultimate New Year’s Eve guide with our list where to celebrate around the Valley.

NYE DINING HOT SPOTS: Make your last meal of the year special with the following prix fixe menus…

Roka Akor Steak & Sushi – $98 per person, with optional champagne pairings availalble. Get your celebration started with a savory five-course meal by acclaimed Roka Akor Executive Chef, Jason Alford.  Seatings at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Call for reservations and menu 480-306-8800.

Lon’s at The Hermosa – Choose from three dinner seating options, including “A Quiet Dinner” at 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. for $85 per person, “Midnight at The Hermosa” from 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. for $150 per person and optional wine pairings available for $55, or “Dessert Fest” at 10:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. with just desserts and a champagne toast for $25. For more information and for reservations, call 602-955-7878.

Tanzy Restaurant – Prix Fixe four-course dinner with fresh seafood rock bar and two glass champagne for $75 for 5:00 p.m. seating and $95 for 8:00 p.m. seating. For reservations, 480-483-3255

Cuoco Pazzo – A five-course “New York State of Mind” meal is available for $85, or for $125, guests can include wine and cocktail pairings with an Empire State twist (Manhattans, anyone?). Born and bred New Yorkers and desert dwellers alike will kick the year off in comfort and style, thanks to Chef DeRuvo’s ambitious specialty menu of award-winning, Italian fare and intimate setting reminiscent of a cozy NYC bistro. 480-265-9814

ROCK ON FOR NYE: Where to rock for NYE…

Gin Blossoms headline this year’s Fiesta Bowl Block Party in Tempe, Saturday, December 31. Party starts at 5:00 p.m. with the Gin Blossoms playing at 11:00 p.m. For a full list of acts and activities, click here.

Watch Jerry Riopelle with special guest Garland Jeffereys at the Orpheum Theatre. The show starts 9 pm and tickets start at $45 and are available here.

Mastro’s Restaurants – All three Mastro’s Restaurants in Scottsdale will host an evening of entertainment with New Years Eve party favors and decorations for entertainment, plus a toast at midnight with a complimentary glass of Moet Chandon Brut Imperial. Take in the sounds of Rick & Linda and Band at Mastro’s Steakhouse, The Nate Williams Band at Mastro’s City Hall, The Joey & Link Band at Mastro’s Ocean Club. For more, click here.

The Compound Grill’s New Year’s Eve party features Texas rockers Uncle Lucius and local band the Sugar Thieves. $25 admission to the show at the popular Scottsdale club includes a midnight champagne toast.

Get ready for a midnight Tequila toast. Scottsdale’s Ultimate Block Party hosts Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers for $35. Gates open for all you Banditos at 6:00 p.m. Show is for 21 and older so make sure to show your ID card to the block party guards.

LBD’S FOR NYE: Where to be dressed to the nines for New Year’s Eve…

MercBar’s “A Black & White” Classic celebration starts with hosted bar from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for $50 per person. Reserve a table at the popular Phoenix bar with drinks, bubbly and more for $125 per person with a minimum of 8 people. Classic cocktail attire requested. 602-508-9449

Scottsdale’s The Casablanca Lounge will host a spirited NYE party on their 2,500 sq. ft. patio with fireworks, live music and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Dress your best and head to the lounge with over 360 spirits behind the bar to choose from. 480-970-7888

CELEBRATE AND STAY FOR NYE: The hottest parties at the hottest resorts…

Toast to 2012 and all the possibilities the new year brings at The Montelucia Resort & Spa. Live entertainment begins at 8:00 p.m. as a DJ XXXclusive begins spinning your favorite music and continues with a performance by Radio Junket at 9:30 p.m. Admission is $55, call 1.888.71.TICKETS or click here to purchase online. For info on rooms and rates, click here.

W Scottsdale hosts Cirque Nouveau. Cirque Nouveau promises a night filled with astounding draws and exhilarating sights. A range of unexpected attractions will delight Cirque revelers, including stage and ground acts, a wacky hall of mirrors and an array of fun carnival-inspired games. Individual tickets to Cirque Nouveau are $75 for women, $100 for men and can be purchased here. Overnight stays in a Wonderful room including tickets to Cirque Nouveau, in room hosted bar and more start at $519. For room reservations, call 877-782-0104 or click here and reference rate plan NYEVE1 for a one-night stay, or NYEVE2 for a two-night stay.

Countdown to 2012 downtown at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel’s “Dine, Stay and Play” package with rates starting from $299. Enjoy dinner at District American Kitchen, then journey to CityScape for ice skating and a champagne toast. To book, call (866) 716-8134 and mention rate code NYEVE. For more information and to check availability, click here.

FUN FOR THE FAMILY:

Noon Year’s Eve at the Phoenix Zoo! 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, December 31. Come ring in the “noon” year with Radio Disney, tons of snow, music, prizes, snowball targets and much more! The event comes to a close with a countdown to 12 noon and a New Year’s sparkling cider toast for the kids. Free for Zoo members or with a regular paid admission. Happy Noon Year!

AZ Air Time’s New Year’s Sleepover: 7:00 p.m. on December 31 – 7:00 a.m. January 1. Let the kids have a night out at AZ Air Time for the New Year’s Eve All-Night sleep over event for ages 7 to 17 years old.  The event will include a pizza party dinner, trampoline races, a dodgeball tournament, karaoke, basketball games, a dance contest, movies, music, New Year’s Eve ball drop and sparkling apple cider toast and more, followed by a light breakfast in the morning. Drop your kids at 7:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, then pick up 7:00 a.m. New Year’s Day. $65 per child includes t-shirt. Click here for more.

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