All events for Wednesday, Dec. 31

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 11:43 am

A display from New Year’s Eve past at Saddleback Mountain. Courtesy of Saddleback Mountain

Maine's ski resorts have plenty of events to choose from to ring in 2015.

New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, is just a week away. If a getaway appeals to you, here's what Sugarloaf, Sunday River and Saddleback have lined up to choose from, including fireworks displays.

Sugarloaf

Sugarloaf Mountain, a popular destination for many among us has several events lined up from magic to music to fireworks.

The Jason Bishop Magic Show at the King Pine Room begins at 7 p.m. There will be double levitation, plasma illusions. It will be a night of stunning and original state-of-the-art magic for the entire family. Cost is $5 per person at the door.

There will be fireworks on the beach at 9:15 p.m., followed by a themed Masquerade Ball with music by the 9-piece jazz-funk band Harsh Armadillos, from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Check out the website for details on the theme as yet to be announced.

Sugarloaf is located at 5092 Sugarloaf Access Road in Carrabassett Valley.

For more information, call 1-800-THE-LOAF or visit www.sugarloaf.com/activities-and-nightlife/events.

Sunday River

Dave Mello Band Head up to Sliders at the Jordan Hotel and enjoy live music from the Dave Mello Band, 7 p.m.

Afterward, a brilliant display of colors will light up the winter sky above the slopes of Sunday River. Fireworks are best viewed slopeside or on the deck at the Foggy Goggle, 8:30 p.m.

The Aldous Collins Band plays at the Foggy Goggle. This is a 21-plus event. Cover is $15 if purchase before Dec. 31, $20 day of event. Visit the website for tickets.

Celebrate another year at 2,100 feet! Load the Chondola to the mid-mountain Peak lodge to welcome the new year in style at a Peak Party. 9 p.m. This event typically sells out in advanced.

Sunday River is located at Southridge Road in Newry. For more information and tickets/reservations, call 1-800-543-2754.