Ringing in the New Year Punta Gorda Style - What's on This New Year's Eve Weekend

As 2016 meanders along to a close, it's time to celebrate the coming of a fresh new year.  Here are some suggestions for starting the fun early on Friday night and bringing it on in on New Year's Eve.

Friday, December 30

At Dean's South of the Border: Cherry Bombs from 8:30  p.m. 

At the Punta Gorda Elks: (members) Heart and Soul  6:30 p.m.

At the Celtic Ray: Clockwork Knotwork  8 p.m.

At Hurricane Charley's Highway 1 7 p.m.

At the Orange House: Doug Cassens and George Voss 7 p.m.

At Harpoon Harry's: the Boogiemen from 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 31

At Dean's South of the Border: New Year's Eve Party with DJ Vinny from 9 p.m. 

At the Punta Gorda Elks: New Year's Eve Party (advanced tickets required) Mixed Up Duo 

At the Celtic Ray: New Year's Eve Party with Ellie Lee Band from 9 p.m. 

At Hurricane Charley's: American Made New Year's Eve Party from 8:30 p.m.

At TT Tikibar: SOWFLO New Year's Eve Party from 9 p.m. 

At the Orange House: New Year's Eve Party with  George Voss on keyboards, NFL and MLB vocalist Lori Adams, and  Tony D’lorio (reservations, cover)

At Harpoon Harry's: the Boogiemen New Year's Eve Party from 8:30 p.m.
At the Turtle Club: New Year's Eve Party on the patio with DJ (call for details)