Dust off your dancing shoes, shimmering party hats and get ready to bid farewell to 2014 at Talking Stick Resort and Casino Arizona! This year, both venues are ringing in the New Year with live headline performances, all-you-can-eat buffets and a variety of entertainment options.
New Year’s Eve at Talking Stick Resort
Talking Stick Resort invites guests to count down the clock and ring in 2015 when the property hosts its Annual New Year’s Eve Fire & Ice Party on Dec. 31. The resort will kick off the holiday soiree with dinner followed by the musical performance of the Legendary Soul Man, Sam Moore, and local favorite Boogie Knights. Fans will be entertained as the Grammy Award winner performs a collection of his greatest hits including “Soul Man,” “Hold On! I’m Coming” and “Plenty Good Lovin.” A live DJ will also keep the party going in the Salt River Grand Ballroom all night. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for dinner and the show with the concert beginning at 9 p.m. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Talking Stick Resort’s New Year’s Eve Fire & Ice Package options:
• Sam Moore and Boogie Knights concert $99 per person
• New Year’s Eve dinner and concert $150 per person
New Year’s Day Brunch at Talking Stick Resort
Make the first day of 2015 unforgettable by attending Talking Stick Resort’s New Year’s Day Ballroom Brunch on Jan. 1. Kicking off at 10 a.m., the four-hour brunch will be every foodies dream and will include breakfast pastries, seared chicken breast, shrimp and crab gumbo, million dollar pork belly, a smoothie station, herb rubbed New York strip and dessert tray. A signature omelet station and iced seafood display featuring crab claws, poached shrimp and honey smoked salmon will also be included.
New Year’s Day Ballroom Brunch options:
• Adults $65
• Children (five to 12-years old) $22.95
Raven’s Annual New Year’s Eve Gala: Puttin’ On the Ritz
Celebrate the New Year in style! On Dec. 31, Talking Stick Resort will host Raven’s Annual New Year’s Eve Gala: Puttin’ On the Ritz. Hosted in the two-story Showroom, the black tie celebration will epitomize the essence of glamor and will include two full bars, cocktail specials, a complimentary appetizer buffet and the sounds of The HIPNOTIX, an acclaimed five-member band performing a variety of genres including pop, funk, Top 40 and R&B. There will not be a dull moment as DJ KILO entertains guests with his dance-infused set list during intermission. Free valet parking will also be available as well as a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Guest are encouraged to wear semi-formal to black tie attire. Doors open at 8 p.m. To purchase tickets, contact the Talking Stick Resort Box Office at (480) 850-7734. For a limited time, attendees can also take advantage of a special $259 hotel room rate for New Year’s Eve by calling 1 (866) 877-9897 and use the code “RAVEN”.
Raven’s Annual New Year’s Eve Gala Package options:
• Advance tickets are $65 per person; $125 per couple
• Day of event tickets are $75 per person
• Booth or table for four with bottle service is $700 and includes a reserved table with server, bottle of your choice (Bombay, Jack Daniels, Captain Morgan or Kettle One), bottle of Veuve Clicquot and four admission tickets
• Booth or table for six with bottle service is $850 and includes a reserved table with server, bottle of your choice (Bombay, Jack Daniels, Captain Morgan or Kettle One), bottle of Veuve Clicquot and six admission tickets
New Year’s Eve Party at Degree 270
Visit Talking Stick Resort’s 14th floor and ring in the New Year at the highest nightclub in the Valley, Degree 270. Ring in the New Year with a live DJ playing top hits throughout the evening. Revelers will enjoy breathtaking views of the Camelback Mountains, party favors, a spacious dance floor and a champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 8 p.m and VIP bottle service is available. For more information, call (480) 850-8702. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Degree 270 New Year’s Package options:
• Six drinks or beverages, party favors and champagne toast for $100 per person
New Year’s Eve at Casino Arizona
Head to Casino Arizona on Dec. 31 and revisit the era of leg warmers, shoulder pads and big hair during the property’s Ultimate 80s Dance Party. Hosted in the Showroom, the extravaganza will include a delicious dinner followed by dancing and performances by the acclaimed tribute act, The Whip-Its. Dieter and Ivanka Hump, a European dominatrix known for her whip and leather attire, will have the crowd in an uproar as they share comedic commentary in between their musical renditions. Audiences will feel as though they’ve traveled back in time as the performers take on 80s classics such as Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl,” Blondie’s “One Way or Another” and many more. A dinner buffet and champagne toast at midnight are also included. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with the concert beginning at 9 p.m. To purchase tickets, call the Casino Arizona Box Office at (480) 850-7734, or visit www.Ticketmaster.com. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Casino Arizona New Year’s Package:
• General admission tickets are $85 per person for dinner and show. Includes two drink tickets, champagne toast and dinner buffet
• Standing room only show tickets are $65 per person. Includes two drink tickets and champagne toast.
New Year’s Eve at Arizona Room Patio Grill
Relive the 90s at Casino Arizona’s Arizona Room Patio Grill on Dec. 31 with six-member live band, Empire Records. Covering a collection of 90s anthems like Christina Aguilera’s “Genie in A Bottle,” Vanilla Ice’s “Ice, Ice Baby” and Nirvana’s “Come As You Are” just to name a few, guests can honor the New Year with old classics. The party will include a dinner buffet and champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for dinner and show and the concert begins at 9 p.m. For more information, call the Casino Arizona Box Office at (480) 850-7734. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Arizona Room Patio Grill New Year’s Package options:
• General admission tickets are $85 per person for dinner and show. Includes two drink tickets, champagne toast and dinner buffet
• Standing room only tickets are $65 per person. Includes two drink tickets and champagne toast. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.
Talking Stick Resort (TSR) is a AAA Four Diamond Rated Resort and a central landmark within the emerging Talking Stick Cultural and Entertainment Destination (TSCED). Located in Scottsdale, Ariz., just east of the Loop 101 on Indian Bend Road, TSR is independently owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The 240,000 square property offers culturally rich experiences and luxury accommodations throughout its 496 deluxe rooms, 98,000 sq. ft. casino, 11 restaurants and lounges, world-class spa, 650-seat showroom, 25,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom, thriving cultural center and more than 100,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting space.