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Happy New Year from Downtown OKC, Inc! It's hard to believe another year has come and gone. 2011 has been a great one, full of many exciting changes for Downtown OKC, Inc. Even though time flies, we've managed to get a lot done this year. Over the past 12 months, we:
Whew, what a year (and that's not even half of it!) Thanks to all of our friends and colleagues who have supported us over the past year. We look forward to continuing to make downtown OKC a great place to work, live and play in 2012. Happy New Year! 
Ring in the new year downtown Check out some of the fun Downtown in December events happening this weekend: OG&E's Garden Lights and Free Crystal Bridge Sundays (free) The Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory will offer free admission on Sunday from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., on New Year’s Day. Chesapeake Snow Tubing Don't miss your last chance to experience Chesapeake Energy snow tubing at RedHawks Field at Bricktown, located at 2 South Mickey Mantle Drive. Purchase your tickets online to reserve your session. Tubing is open through Jan. 1. Visit DowntowninDecember.com for session times. Automobile Alley Lights on Broadway (free) Visitors will see the historic buildings of Automobile Alley in a whole new light as more than 130,000 colorful LED lights create curtains of light on Broadway between 4th and 10th streets. The Automobile Alley Lights on Broadway will remain on display from dusk to dawn through Jan. 1. Devon Ice Rink This year, the rink has found a new home in the newly renovated Myriad Gardens. The rink is open through Feb. 4. Regular rink hours are noon - midnight, but on New Year's Eve, you can skate until 1 a.m. SandRidge Christmas Tree (free) The 32-foot-tall SandRidge Christmas Tree serves as the festive centerpiece for Downtown in December and will be on display at the corner of Reno and Mickey Mantle Drive through Jan. 1. OneMain Financial Bricktown Canal Lights (free) Through Jan. 1, the OneMain Financial Bricktown Canal Lights will add to the festive atmosphere as you enjoy Oklahoma City's premiere entertainment district. OK CityScape OK CityScape recreates the Oklahoma City skyline with over 2 million legos. The exhibit runs through Dec. 31 and features animatronics and an interactive play area for kids.
Opening Night: OKC's best New Year's Eve party During the last hours of 2011, after spending the evening enjoying live music, dancing and performers all throughout downtown Oklahoma City, thousands of Opening Night revelers will gather in the Myriad Botanical Gardens to welcome the New Year. Due to construction, the Opening Night finale will be held in a new location this year – the Myriad Gardens Grand Lawn. Headlining band Smilin’ Vic and the Soul Monkeys will entertain the crowd with their high-energy rhythm and blues starting at 9 p.m. at the Myriad Gardens’ Grand Lawn stage. This high-energy band is known for its dynamic performances, infusing their music with soul and dance. The Finale Countdown begins at 11:30 p.m. with a sound and light show. As the final seconds of 2011 tick off, the traditional 10-foot mirrored Finale Ball will be lifted at least 15 stories above the street crowd. When the clock strikes midnight, one of the most extravagant, intense and long fireworks shows, will help Oklahoma City welcome the New Year. The fireworks will be shot from the top of the Sheridan-Walker parking garage. Performers at Opening Night include some of Oklahoma’s best and brightest stars like Cori Emmett, Brianna Gaither, The Maurice Johnson Band, and FM Pilots. There’s more than music, as spectators can catch a heart-pounding bout of the Oklahoma City Roller Derby, laugh at the impromptu comedy of the OKC Improv group, and be amazed by master illusionist David Thomas and his award-winning, Vegas-style World of Magic show. The children’s area will include a lineup of fun for the whole family. Children can come play on a colossal inflatable obstacle course and delight in the antics of the Bricktown Clowns and Face Painters. Opening Night wristbands, on sale now, allows attendees into all the venues. Wristbands are $8 in advance or $10 at the event, with children 5 and under admitted free. Wristbands are available at 7-Eleven Stores of Oklahoma, metro Homeland stores, MidFirst Bank locations, Science Museum Oklahoma or at the event. For more information visit artscouncilokc.com or call 405-270-4848.
Get artsy on New Year's Eve The Oklahoma City Museum of Art will have a fun-filled evening on New Year’s Eve this year. Here’s a list of what's happening: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. 11:30 p.m. - Midnight
Thunder Up! What better way to end 2011 than watching the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Phoenix Suns at the Chesapeake Arena? Get your tickets today for the New Year's Eve game, which starts at 7 p.m.
Also, don't forget to mark these January dates on your calendar. Jan. 2 @ Dallas - 7:30pm
The Flaming Lips' New Year's Eve Freakout Oklahoma City's own Flaming Lips are back to make New Year's Eve just a little bit freakier. For two nights, they'll perform at the Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center along with the Plastic Ono Band. The Flaming Lips frontman, Wayne Coyne, said, "We were lucky to be able to get Yoko Ono and The Plastic Ono Band to join us here. I believe we're going to play some songs with Yoko and her band into the later hours. So that should be great." Coyne and the owners of his downtown Oklahoma City art gallery, The Womb, are getting ready for an after-party following the show both nights. Coyne said, "This is a big deal. Yoko and Sean are actually going to be rehearsing here. You'll see them in restaurants and around town. That 's so great for Oklahoma City." Tickets for the all-ages event are still available and cost $100 each night. Purchase your tickets online at Ticketmaster.com today.
Come support your OKC Barons Come out and support your Oklahoma City Barons on New Year's Eve as they take on the San Antonio Rampage. Everyone in attendance will receive New Year’s Eve Party Masks and Beads. Also, don’t forget to participate in the Boulevard Beer Tasting, which takes place during the game on the west side of the concourse.The puck drops at 7 p.m. both nights. Ask about special offers from the Barons like the Hat Trick Plan. That's 7 undated tickets and an official Barons Hat, starting at just $89. Get your tickets today by calling 232.GOAL.
Ring in the New Year at the Historic Skirvin Hotel New Year's Eve is always special at the Skirvin and this year they're offering two seatings in the Park Avenue Grill at 6:00 and 9:00 with a pre-fixe menu. Free valet parking is offered for each occasion and reservations are required for all holiday events. Please call 272-3040 to make your reservations today or visit the Park Avenue Grill website for more information.
Project180 Update Don't frown if you're coming downtown! Look below to learn how to get around! Visit the Project180 website or check them out on Facebook and Twitter Be informed and prepared for traffic changes downtown by joining the Project180 mailing list Get the Project180 weekly map here Check out the Downtown Traffic Advisory updates
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