Here is a cumulative list of New Year’s Eve events in Salt Lake and Utah County, mostly taken from The Daily Herald.
COUNTDOWN
Where: Provo Towne Centre
When: begins at 6 p.m.
Wristbands: $3 for children 12 and younger, $4 adults; children 3 and younger are free with a paid adult. Wristbands are an additional dollar the day of the event.
Where to purchase: Buy wristbands at the Winger’s in the Provo Towne Centre Mall or at the Provo City Parks & Recreation Office at 351 W. Center St.
What: Singing competition, bands, concessions, crafts, face painting, games, laser tag, contests, karaoke, photo booths, fireworks. Find full coverage in the special section in today’s paper.
N.Y.E. Newphoria
Where: UCCU Arena at UVU
When: 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
What: Dance party; for more information, visit newyearsutah.com
The Ballroom
Where: Salt Palace
When: Today, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday 6 p.m.-midnight
What: Sound system, light show, DJs and beach balls, this is a fan favorite.
Bouncetown
Where: Salt Palace
When: Today, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday 6 p.m.-midnight
What: A huge collection of inflatable playgrounds — perfect for kids and grown-ups alike.
Salt Lake Film Society
Where: Broadway Centre Cinemas, 111 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City
When: Today and Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
What: Short films from the University of Utah and Brigham Young University, along with selected 2011 award-winning shorts.
Fear No Film EVE
Where: Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (formerly Salt Lake Art Center, 20 S. West Temple)
When: Today, every hour on the hour, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday 6-10 p.m.
What: “Baby New Year” tells stories of rebirth, catharsis, and awakenings while “Father Time” presents the welcome souvenirs and burdensome baggage collected with the passing of time. Each Fear No Film EVE program will contain some adult content. Fear No Film is presented annually as part of the Utah Arts Festival in June and includes more than 60 short films.
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
Where: 20 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City
When: Today, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday 6 p.m.-midnight
What: Artist-made karaoke with locally created music videos of new and old favorite songs. Paint by numbers and shapes, and more.
Laughing Stock Improv Comedy
Where: Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main St., Salt Lake City
When: Today, 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Saturday, 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m., 11 p.m.
Clark Planetarium
Where: Hansen Dome Theatre Screenings
When: Starry Nights, 5:30 p.m.; Night Vision, 6:45 p.m.; Cosmic Light Shows from 8-11 p.m., including U2, Rock on Demand, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. (Visit www.eveslc.com for a full schedule)
Temple Square
When: Today, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday 6 p.m.-midnight
What: Family activities, music and exhibits at the Church History Museum, Assembly Hall, FamilySearch Center, Joseph Smith Memorial Building and the Tabernacle. Performers include Thurl Bailey and Billy Dean, and The Nashville Tribute Band on Dec. 31.
Temple of Boom
Where: West Temple Music Stage
When: Today, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, 6-11 p.m.
What: Electronic music wonderland. Visit www.eveslc.com for a full schedule of headliners.
Live Music
Where: Salt Palace
When: Today, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, 6-11 p.m.
What: Visit www.eveslc.com for a full schedule of bands.
Fireworks
Where: West Temple
When: Saturday at midnight
EVE
Tickets: $15 at the door. Kids 10 and younger free with a paid adult. The ticket is good for both remaining nights.
Where: Tickets at Harmon’s, Maverik or at two EVE box offices found inside the Salt Palace: One at entrance at West Temple and 100 South, and one at the 200 South entrance.
