With Christmas celebrations behind us, it's time to get out your tux, your glittery dress and prepare to party. 2015 is almost here! Here's your guide to area New Years Eve celebrations.

CherryT Ball Drop - Traverse City
The CherryT Ball Drop is “three great parties, one great purpose,” collecting non-perishable food items and raising funds for the Father Fred Foundation, Meals on Wheels and Child and Family Services. Enjoy music from Northern DJ Connection and an interactive jumbotron showcasing NYE selfies and text messages from the crowd all night long. At midnight, feast your eyes on the dropping of the 6-foot illuminated cherry with fireworks to follow. Two additional events featuring the magic of Ben Whiting—at the Opera House and the Park Place Hotel —round out the trio of parties.
WHERE: The intersection of Front and Park streets in downtown TC
WHEN: 10:30pm-midnight
COST: Suggested donation of at least $3 or non-perishable food items

Magic For Humans- Traverse City
At this family-friendly show, you won’t find dancing showgirls or cheesy jokes, just one human performing some of the world’s most exciting magic right before your eyes at the City Opera House. Described by “Artview Magazine” as “better than Copperfield,” Ben Whiting has performed his unique brand of sleight-of-hand magic across the United States and in over 15 counties. At Magic for Humans, you’ll feel like a kid without being treated like a child. All proceeds benefit CherryT Ball Drop charities.
WHERE: City Opera House
WHEN: doors open at 6:15pm. The show begins at 7pm
COST: Ticket prices begin at $10. Visit cityoperahouse.org or cherrytballdrop.com for tickets and information.

Magic @ Midnight - Traverse City
Spend your New Year's Eve with magician and mind-reader Ben Whiting, whose Magic of the Mind at Midnight show is the centerpiece of this one of a kind event at the top of the Park Place Hotel. The party features hors d'oeuvres, drinks, music, dancing and a 45-minute world premiere mentalism performance. You’ll have the best view of the Cherry Drop in town. Proceeds benefit CherryT Ball Drop charities.
WHERE: The Park Place Hotel, 300 East State Street, Traverse City
WHEN: Starting at 9:30pm
COST: $125 per person/$200 per couple (limited availability). Call 800-836-0717 or visit mynorthtickets.com for tickets.

Governors' Hall New Year's Eve Party - Acme
The Grand Traverse Resort’s annual bash festivities begin at 6pm and are available in three different versions, depending on how much you want to party. This year's theme is “The '80s,” featuring live '80s tunes from The Spazmatics, so you'd better buy some AquaNet and neon legwarmers while you still can.
WHERE: Grand Traverse Resort
WHEN: Starting at 6pm
COST: $25 for the party only or $75 for dinner and the party. Complete overnight packages start at $152.85 via 800-236-1577 or mynorthtickets.com

The Homestead Resort in Glen Arbor and Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville also have special NYE celebrations planned.