Seasonal & Holidays
New Year's Eve 2014 Events in Bethesda
From kids' crafts at a nature center to a country club ball, dances and concert at The Fillmore, there's lots to do in Montgomery County.

From concerts to dress-up balls to crafts with kids, there are New Year’s Eve events across Montgomery County for all ages.
So, check the list below for something that fits your family’s plans. All listings are from the Montgomery Community Media events calendar.
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Imagination Stage: 101 Dalmatians
Wednesday, December 31, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda
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The saga of a litter of Dalmatians kidnapped from their 1950s London home by Cruella de-Vil. With the help of several friendly dogs along the way, the family reunites on Christmas Day. Show runs through Jan. 11.
Otus’ Rockin New Year Celebration
Wednesday, December 31, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Little Bennett Regional Park, 23701 Frederick Road, Clarksburg
Otus’ Rockin New Year Celebration lets parents ring in the New Year early Wednesday with kids ages 2 to 12 years old. Participants make party hats, noise makers and other crafts and celebrate at Meadowside Nature Center at noon with music, dancing, cider and a visit from Otus the Owl mascot. $5. Register at http://www.ParkPASS.org; (Course #301949).
The Ball of Bethesda New Year’s Eve Gala
Wednesday, December 31, 7 pm - 12:00 am
Kenwood Country Club, 5601 River Road, Bethesda
Dress to impress as this is a Black Tie Event (optional). Enjoy a 3 Course Dinner, dancing, performances, midnight champagne toast. For more information call 301-951-3660.
Glen Echo New Year’s Eve Swing Dance
Wednesday, December 31, 8 pm
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo
Beginner swing lesson at 8 p.m.; dancing to The Tom Cunningham Orchestra from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club: New Year’s Eve Party: Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band Plus Junkyard Saints
Wednesday, December 31, 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda
Two of the region’s top bands performing, plus four-course dinner and unlimited champagne. Baltimore-based Junkyard Saints opens the show performing its brand of roots party music, blending New Orleans R&B, zydeco, and more. Then the 12-piece Afrofunk orchestra Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band will perform its spicy stew of modern jazz, Yoruba tribal music and burning. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com.
Fillmore: Steel Panther
Wednesday, December 31, 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring
Details: Steel Panther, Charm City Devils This is a general admission – standing room only event. This show is for all ages.
»The Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club, courtesy of Montgomery Community Media
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