Ring In 2012 with Three Great New Year’s Eve Events in Short Pump

As 2011 comes to a close and we prepare to ring in the new year, There are three big events taking place in Short Pump. The Wine Loft, the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa and Aloft Richmond West are all hosting big events. We have the full rundown on how you can take part.

December 29, 2011; 11:09 AM • by Trevor Dickerson

New Year’s Eve at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa

You can celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Hilton in Short Pump with live music from KOS (formerly The Kings of Swing). Tickets include two drink tickets, heavy hors d’ oeuvres and desserts, a casino room with blackjack, roulette, craps and poker, and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets also include party favors and a chance at prizes. A single ticket is $99 and a couples’ ticket is $195. Add a hotel room for a total of $295. Want a gourmet steak dinner at Shula’s? Your total will come to $439. Those who donate new pillows in the Hilton’s Pillow Fight to benefit CARITAS will receive a $25 certificate per couple to Shula’s.

New Year’s Eve at The Wine Loft

The Wine Loft in West Broad Village will host an event from 9:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. featuring food and drink specials and a live DJ for no cover. For $75, you can upgrade to the VIP area, which includes a private spot in the loft area, big screen TVs, heavy hors d’ oeuvres and a champagne toast at midnight.

GayRVA’s A-List New Year’s Eve

GayRVA.com returns for another year at the Aloft Richmond West as they host the A-List New Year’s Eve. DJ Ease will mix things up while house band Dead Fame will play right into 2012. Space is limited and tickets must be bought in advance. This event sold out last year. You can purchase tickets at this link. Thanks to GayRVA, DTSP readers can enter discount code “SHORTPUMP” at checkout for $5 off admission.

The A-List package is for you if an overnight stay isn’t in the cards. Join in at 10:00 p.m. for $25. Receive dessert and a midnight champagne toast with one drink ticket and a cash bar to follow.

Upgrade to the VIP package for an overnight hotel stay, heavy hor’d’oerves with two hours of open bar from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., a dessert buffet, a champagne toast at midnight, and breakfast in the morning with a late checkout at 1 p.m. Check-in begins at 3 p.m. on the 31st. You can Book online here or call Aloft directly at (804) 433-1888, ask for Elaina Davis.