NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS IN MEMPHIS

Party Like a Rockstar at Newby's
New Year's Party - Kiss Style
Performing Live Kiss Army
When: Sat. (12/31) 8pm
Where: Newby's Memphis

The Peabody Hotel's New Year's Eve Party
Entertainment by: Dog Hair, Dave Matthews Tribute Band, John Felix
When: Sat. (12/31) 8pm
Where: Peabody Hotel
Tickets: $35-$40
Doors open 6 p.m.; live music in three different venues 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Wristbands: $35 in advance, $40 at the door. At 149 Union Ave. For details, go online: www.peabodymemphis.com

Ben's Place New Year's Eve Celebration
When: Sat. (12/31) 7pm
Where: Ben's Place - Southaven
Tickets: $50
Live Music: Tom, Dick & Harry (featuring John Roth)
Includes: Choice Dinner, Champagne, Party Favors, Live Music @ 9PM
*Tickets for Band Only (Excludes Dinner, Drinks & Party Favors) $20

New Year's Eve at Boscos Squared
Party favors, celebration menu and live entertainment with Amy and the Tramps. Reservations at 432-2222.

New Year's Eve at Jarrett's
9 p.m.-1 a.m. ($35). Champagne, party hats. Reservations are required; limited seating. Jarrett's, 5689 Quince. Call 763-2264.

"New Year's Eve at the Symphony"
Ring in the new year with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra at a party of light classics followed by jazz. The two-part evening starts with a concert of pops and light classics conducted by David Loebel and featuring pianist Valentina Lisitsa. After the concert, the Joyce Cobb Band helps concertgoers say goodbye to 2005 with dance music. Light refreshments and a toast with sparkling wine will be served up at midnight. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main. Call 454-6774.

New Year's Eve Zoo Snooze
Send your child to spend the night at the zoo and celebrate the New Year in a wild way. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31 to 10 a.m. Jan. 1. For ages 6 to 12. Cost: $60 per child ($50 per child for Zoo members). Registration deadline is Dec. 28. Memphis Zoo in Overton Park. Call 333-6765 to register.

"The Wizard of Oz" performs a "New Year's Eve Family Gala"
6 p.m. gala; 6:30 p.m. performance. Games, food, and prizes after the show; take a photo with the cast; countdown to New Year begins at 9:30 p.m. $35 for adults; $20 for children. Playhouse on the Square, 51 S. Cooper. Call 726-4656. playhouseonthesquare.org

New Year's Eve Singles Dance
7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ($15). Rogers Gym, Christ United Methodist Church, 4488 Poplar. Music by D.J. Russ Vaiden. 484-0740.

Countdown on Beale
Countdown to the New Year on Beale Street, with free music, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., in Handy Park. Live broadcast on WMC-TV, Channel 5 beginning at 10:35 p.m. For more information, call 526-0110.