New Year’s Eve guide: ‘Star Wars’ celebration, Foxy by Proxy among entertainment options in Lawrence
Whether you’re into “Star Wars”-themed celebrations or country crooners, Lawrence’s party options should keep everyone happy this New Year’s Eve — even those among us planning to turn in before midnight.
We’ve rounded up a few ideas to get you started, but you’ll find plenty more in the Journal-World datebook.
New Year’s Eve 2016: May the Funk Be With You
7 p.m., Granada Theater, 1020 Massachusetts St.
Kansas City “cyberfunk” rockers Mouth plan to ring in 2016 — and send off departing bassist Zach Rizer — in style with their annual New Year’s Eve extravaganza, which this season makes the move from Fatso’s to the Granada.
(As the name might suggest, we’re dealing with a “Star Wars” theme here, and costumes are encouraged.)
The musical lineup also includes Kansas City funk outfit The Hearts of Darkness, Lawrence’s Pink Royal and DJ Kimbarely Legal.
Among the evening’s activities: a countdown timer, balloon drop, laser light show, raffles and a photo booth.
Doors open at 7 p.m. General-admission tickets (this show is 18 and up) are $20.
Foxy by Proxy Burlesque Revue Presents: NYE
9 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St.
“Surprises! Sparkles! (and) CHAMPAGNE!” are all on the agenda for local burlesque stars Foxy By Proxy’s New Year’s Eve revue. (Really, what more could you ask for?)
For obvious reasons, this one’s 18 and up. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the show starts at 10.
General-admission tickets cost $10.
The Crumpletons
7 to 9:30 p.m., Jazzhaus, 926 Massachusetts St.
Early to bed, early to rise type? The Crumpletons have got your back.
The Jazzhaus staples are celebrating the New Year at 9 p.m. (“because it will be midnight somewheres,” they say) during their performance of 1960s classics and psychedelic tunes.
Cover is $7.
Slow Ride Roadhouse New Yars (sic?) Eve Party
8 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third St.
The North Lawrence biker bar is inviting folks to “dance the night away” this New Year’s Eve with Video Jerry/DJ John (Is this one person? Two? A man and his alter ego?) spinning your favorite music videos from the 1950s through today.
Other activities include food specials, party favors and more, Slow Ride promises.
Cover is $6.
New Year’s Eve with Split Lip Rayfield, Rolling Foliage and Sugar Britches at The Bottleneck
7 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St.
Wichita-proud bluegrass trio Split Lip Rayfield returns to The Bottleneck yet again this New Year’s Eve, joined by Lawrence’s Rolling Foliage and Sugar Britches.
Doors open at 8 p.m., and the show starts at 9. Tickets for this all-ages show are $26 and can be purchased solely through The Bottleneck box office (cash only).
New Year’s Eve guide: ‘Star Wars’ celebration, Foxy by Proxy among entertainment options in Lawrence
Whether you’re into “Star Wars”-themed celebrations or country crooners, Lawrence’s party options should keep everyone happy this New Year’s Eve — even those among us planning to turn in before midnight.
We’ve rounded up a few ideas to get you started, but you’ll find plenty more in the Journal-World datebook.
New Year’s Eve 2016: May the Funk Be With You
7 p.m., Granada Theater, 1020 Massachusetts St.
Kansas City “cyberfunk” rockers Mouth plan to ring in 2016 — and send off departing bassist Zach Rizer — in style with their annual New Year’s Eve extravaganza, which this season makes the move from Fatso’s to the Granada.
(As the name might suggest, we’re dealing with a “Star Wars” theme here, and costumes are encouraged.)
The musical lineup also includes Kansas City funk outfit The Hearts of Darkness, Lawrence’s Pink Royal and DJ Kimbarely Legal.
Among the evening’s activities: a countdown timer, balloon drop, laser light show, raffles and a photo booth.
Doors open at 7 p.m. General-admission tickets (this show is 18 and up) are $20.
Foxy by Proxy Burlesque Revue Presents: NYE
9 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St.
“Surprises! Sparkles! (and) CHAMPAGNE!” are all on the agenda for local burlesque stars Foxy By Proxy’s New Year’s Eve revue. (Really, what more could you ask for?)
For obvious reasons, this one’s 18 and up. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the show starts at 10.
General-admission tickets cost $10.
The Crumpletons
7 to 9:30 p.m., Jazzhaus, 926 Massachusetts St.
Early to bed, early to rise type? The Crumpletons have got your back.
The Jazzhaus staples are celebrating the New Year at 9 p.m. (“because it will be midnight somewheres,” they say) during their performance of 1960s classics and psychedelic tunes.
Cover is $7.
Slow Ride Roadhouse New Yars (sic?) Eve Party
8 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third St.
The North Lawrence biker bar is inviting folks to “dance the night away” this New Year’s Eve with Video Jerry/DJ John (Is this one person? Two? A man and his alter ego?) spinning your favorite music videos from the 1950s through today.
Other activities include food specials, party favors and more, Slow Ride promises.
Cover is $6.
New Year’s Eve with Split Lip Rayfield, Rolling Foliage and Sugar Britches at The Bottleneck
7 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St.
Wichita-proud bluegrass trio Split Lip Rayfield returns to The Bottleneck yet again this New Year’s Eve, joined by Lawrence’s Rolling Foliage and Sugar Britches.
Doors open at 8 p.m., and the show starts at 9. Tickets for this all-ages show are $26 and can be purchased solely through The Bottleneck box office (cash only).

