CALGARY - Former NHL star Joe Thornton and Calgary Flames front office executive Brad Pascall are heading the management team for Canada’s Spengler Cup squad for a second straight year. Hockey Canada announced its 2024 Spengler Cup management group Tuesday, with Thornton and Pascall working as co-GMs and Hnat Domenichelli joining them as an assistant. Thornton made his international management debut at last year’s Spengler Cup, when Canada lost 4-3 to Czech squad HC Dynamo Pardubice in the semifinals. He ended his 25-year professional playing career after the 2021-22 NHL season and finished with 1,539 points in 1,714 games with Boston, San Jose, Toronto and Florida. His international career includes gold with Canada at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver and a Spengler Cup title in 2004 while playing for the tournament host team, Switzerland’s HC Davos. Pascall is currently in his 11th season as assistant general manager of the Calgary Flames, and his second as vice-president of hockey operations. Domenichelli has served as general manager of HC Lugano in Switzerland since 2019. As a player, he had an 18-year professional career that included 922 games in the NHL, American Hockey League and Switzerland’s National League. The Spengler Cup runs Dec. 26-31 in Davos. The hosts are the defending champions. Canada and Davos are tied for the most Spengler Cup titles with 16, though Canada hasn’t won since 2019. The 2020 and 2021 tournaments were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 12, 2024.lodi 291 online casino games gameplay 。

World Soil Day (WSD) is held each year on Dec. 5 as a way to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. An international day to celebrate soil was recommended by the International Union of Soil Sciences in 2002. Under the leadership of the Kingdom of Thailand and within the framework of the Global Soil Partnership, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has supported the formal establishment of WSD as a global awareness raising platform. This month, the United Nations is turning international attention to the growing risks facing the world’s soils. This year’s theme is Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage . In Canada, the long-term health and sustainability of soil is also an issue, particularly with the growing demand for food production and the impact of climate change. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) scientists are working to measure, monitor and manage this priceless resource. Fredericton-based researcher Dr. Louis-Pierre Comeau is working on the link between soil biodiversity and the soil’s ability to capture carbon. He’s leading the Canadian Soil Biome Survey by sampling soil across Canada, researchers are exploring how soil organisms influence carbon emissions, crop productivity and the impact of climate change. Comeau said they started the project in Atlantic Canada before the COVID-19 pandemic. He said there were a few surprises. “More than 500 points in Atlantic Canada and more than 500 points in Ontario and Quebec. Now we are analyzing the data,” he said. “There is a very strong relationship with microbial abundance with land use intensities and carbon storage. It was much stronger than what we were expecting.” The Observatory’s next major project is surveying northern ecosystems, including land that could become suitable for agriculture as a result of climate change. In another project Dr. Xiaoyuan Geng manages the Canadian Soil Information Service, the country’s leading source of soil data for more than 50 years. The collection has been built from the ground up, from field probes and hand-collected soil samples to radar-carrying planes and satellite imaging. It has now introduced computerized machine learning, a move Dr. Geng said is transforming their work, making it faster and more efficient to see how Canadian soil is being affected – and will be – by climate change and the increasing demands of food production. Dr. Mervin St. Luce of Swift Current and Dr, Stephen Crittenden from Brandon are soil researchers who are using technologies to better understand soil. By shining visible to infrared and mid-infrared light at soil samples, a process called spectroscopy, they can estimate within minutes the levels of organic carbon, nitrogen, pH and texture, as well as other soil properties. The process is faster and cheaper than traditional chemical analysis. It also creates digital copies, or fingerprints, that can be saved in spectral libraries. – alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com On X: @farmnewsNOW

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden said Sunday that the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar Assad is a "fundamental act of justice" after decades of repression, but it was "a moment of risk and uncertainty" for the Mideast. Biden spoke at the White House hours after after rebel groups completed a takeover of the country after more than a dozen years of violent civil war and decades of leadership by Assad and his family. Biden said the United States was unsure of Assad's whereabouts, but was monitoring reports he was seeking refuge in Moscow. The outgoing Biden administration and President-elect Donald Trump were working to make sense of new threats and opportunities across the Middle East. Biden credited action by the U.S. and its allies for weakening Syria's backers - Russia, Iran and Hezbollah. He said "for the first time" that they could no longer defend Assad's grip on power. "Our approach has shifted the balance of power in the Middle East," Biden said, after a meeting with his national security team at the White House. Trump said Sunday that Assad had fled his country, which his family had ruled for decades, because close ally Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, "was not interested in protecting him any longer." Those comments on Trump's social media platform came a day after he used another post to decry the possibility of the U.S. intervening militarily in Syria to aid the rebels, declaring, "THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT." The Biden administration had no intention of intervening, according to President Joe Biden's national security adviser. The U.S has about 900 troops in Syria, including forces working with Kurdish allies in the opposition-held northeast to prevent any resurgence of the Islamic State group. Biden said he intended those for troops to remain, adding that U.S. forces on Sunday conducted "dozens" of what he called "precision air strikes" on Islamic State camps and operations in Syria. The Syrian opposition that brought down Assad is led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. The Biden administration has designated the group as a terrorist organization and says it has links to al-Qaida, although Hayat Tahrir al-Sham says it has since broken ties with al-Qaida. "We will remain vigilant," Biden said. "Make no mistake, some of the rebel groups that took down Assad have their own grim record of terrorism and human rights abuses." He added that the groups are "saying the right things now." "But as they take on greater responsibility, we will assess not just their words, but their actions," Biden said. Assad's fall adds to an already tense situation throughout much of region on many fronts, including Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza and its fragile cease-fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump, who takes office Jan. 20, 2025, made a connection between the upheaval in Syria and Russia's war in Ukraine, noting that Assad's allies in Moscow, as well as in Iran, the main sponsor of Hamas and Hezbollah, "are in a weakened state right now." Vice President-elect JD Vance, a veteran of the U.S.-led war in Iraq, wrote on own social media Sunday to express skepticism about the insurgents. "Many of 'the rebels' are a literal offshoot of ISIS. One can hope they've moderated. Time will tell," he said, using another acronym for the group. Trump has suggested that Assad's ouster can advance the prospects for an end to fighting in Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia in February 2022. Trump wrote that Putin's government "lost all interest in Syria because of Ukraine" and the Republican called for an immediate cease-fire, a day after meeting in Paris with the French and Ukrainian leaders. Daniel B. Shapiro, a deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, said the American military presence will continue in eastern Syria but was "solely to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS and has nothing to do with other aspects of this conflict." "We call on all parties in Syria to protect civilians, particularly those from Syria's minority communities to respect international military norms and to work to achieve a resolution to include the political settlement," Shapiro said. "Multiple actors in this conflict have a terrible track record to include Assad's horrific crimes, Russia's indiscriminate aerial bomb bombardment, Iranian-back militia involvement and the atrocities of ISIS," he added. Shapiro, however, was careful not to directly say Assad had been deposed by the insurgents. "If confirmed, no one should shed any tears over the Assad regime," he said. As they pushed toward the Syrian capital of Damascus, the opposition freed political detainees from government prisons. The family of missing U.S. journalist Austin Tice renewed calls to find him. "To everyone in Syria that hears this, please remind people that we're waiting for Austin," Tice's mother, Debra, said in comments that hostage advocacy groups spread on social media. "We know that when he comes out, he's going to be fairly dazed & he's going to need lots of care & direction. Direct him to his family please!" Tice disappeared in 2012 outside Damascus, amid intensification of what became a civil war stretching more than a decade. We've remained committed to returning him to his family," Biden said at the White House. "We believe he's alive, we think we can get him back but we have no direct evidence to that yet. And Assad should be held accountable." The president added: "We have to identify where he is." ___ Associated Press writer Jon Gambrell in Manama, Bahrain, and AP White House Correspondent Zeke Miller contributed to this report.Lumentum Appoints New Board Member

Saquon Barkley breaks the franchise rushing record, Eagles hold on for an ugly 22-16 win over PanthersFrom Botox jabs to ‘eating poop’ – Kim Kardashian admits there’s nothing she won’t do to look youngerA look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaul Donald Trump's health team picks include a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host. All could play pivotal roles in fulfilling an agenda that could change how the government goes about safeguarding Americans’ health, from health care and medicines to food safety and science research. In line to be Trump's health secretary is anti-vaccine organizer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He says his task is to “reorganize” federal health agencies. They employ 80,000 scientists, researchers, doctors and other officials, and effect Americans’ daily lives. Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his choice for treasury secretary. The Republican not only wanted someone who jibes with him, but an official who can execute his economic vision and look straight out of central casting while doing so. With his Yale University education and pedigree trading for Soros Fund Management before establishing his own funds, Bessent will be tasked with a delicate balancing act. Trump expects him to help reset the global trade order, enable trillions of dollars in tax cuts, ensure inflation stays in check, manage a ballooning national debt and still keep the financial markets confident. Israeli strikes in central Beirut kill at least 20 as diplomats push for a cease-fire BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanese officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 20 people and injured dozens in central Beirut, as the once-rare attacks on the heart of Lebanon’s capital continue without warning. Diplomats are scrambling to broker a cease-fire but say obstacles still remain. The current proposal calls for a two-month cease-fire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the southern border south of the Litani River. Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli attacks have killed more than 3,500 people in Lebanon in the months of fighting that have turned into all-out war. Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Election reform advocates had hoped for a big year at the ballot box. That's because a historic number of states were considering initiatives for ranked choice voting or to end partisan primaries. Instead, voters dealt them big losses in the November elections. Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and South Dakota all rejected proposed changes to their voting systems. In Alaska, a proposal to repeal ranked choice voting appears to have narrowly fallen short. The losses in many states came even though election reform supporters raised more than $100 million, easily outpacing opponents. Supporters say they aren't giving up but plan to retool their efforts. The week that upped the stakes of the Ukraine war KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — This past week has seen the most significant escalation in hostilities Ukraine has witnessed since Russia's full-scale invasion and marks a new chapter in the nearly three-year war. It began with U.S. President Joe Biden reversing a longstanding policy by granting Kyiv permission to deploy American longer-range missiles inside Russian territory and ended with Moscow striking Ukraine with a new experimental ballistic weapon that has alarmed the international community and heightened fears of further escalation. US reels from rain, snow as second round of bad weather approaches for Thanksgiving week WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. is reeling from snow and rain while preparing for another bout of bad weather ahead of Thanksgiving that could disrupt holiday travel. California is bracing for more snow and rain while still grappling with some flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for California's Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at high elevations. Parts of the Northeast and Appalachia are also starting the weekend with heavy precipitation. Meanwhile thousands remain without power in the Seattle area after a “bomb cyclone” storm system roared ashore the West Coast earlier in the week, killing two people. Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight Most people taking popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight have shed significant pounds. But obesity experts say that roughly 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not see robust results with the new medications. The response to the drugs varies from person to person and can depend on genetics, hormones and differences in how the brain regulates energy. Undiagnosed medical conditions and some drugs can prevent weight loss. Experts say it can take experimentation to help so-called nonresponders find results. Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 37 people PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A senior Pakistani police officer says fighting between armed sectarian groups in the country's restive northwest has killed at least 37 people. The overnight violence was the latest to rock Kurram, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and comes days after a deadly gun ambush killed 42 people. The officer said Saturday that armed men torched shops, houses and government property overnight. Gunfire is ongoing between rival tribes. Although Sunnis and Shiites generally live together peacefully in Pakistan, tensions remain in some areas, especially Kurram. Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress Travel, especially during the holiday season, can be stressful. But following some tips from the pros as you prepare for a trip can make for a smoother, less anxious experience. One expert traveler suggests making a list a week before you go of things you need to do and pack. Cross off each item as you complete it during the week. Another tip is to carry your comfort zone with you. That could mean noise-canceling headphones, playlists meant to soothe airport travelers, entertainment and snacks from home. Carry a change of clothes and a phone charger in case of delays. Stay hydrated. Leave extra time. And know your airline's rules. Downloading the airline's app can help with that. Andy Murray will coach Novak Djokovic through the Australian Open Recently retired Andy Murray will team up with Novak Djokovic, working with him as a coach through the Australian Open in January. Murray’s representatives put out statements from both players on Saturday. Djokovic is a 24-time Grand Slam champion who has spent more weeks at No. 1 than any other player in tennis history. Murray won three major trophies and two Olympic singles gold medals who finished 2016 atop the ATP rankings. He retired as a player after the Paris Summer Games in August.

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"Dyche, change it you dinosaur," screamed an Everton fan during the second half of their goalless Premier League draw against Brentford on Saturday. Toffees boss Sean Dyche obliged shortly after by throwing on striker Beto and midfielder Orel Mangala but to no avail, as they failed to break down an opposition that played with 10 men for more than 45 minutes. Everton go into December knowing they face Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal, having not found the net in their past three games and their number nine Dominic Calvert-Lewin without a goal in his past eight games. "It's been a reality for a long time," Dyche said of the team's lack of goals, having scored only 10 in 12 games this term. "Developing people who score goals is the toughest challenge as a manager. "We were conceding far too many so we had to change that. We changed it and now we have to stay effective on the offensive side. "We have to find killer moments more often than not and we didn't. It's been a long-standing thing here. Most managers do it by chequebook, but we can't do that so the development continues." Everton number nine Calvert-Lewin joined the club from Sheffield United for £1.5m in 2016 and has gone on to score 56 goals in 225 Premier League appearances. His most prolific campaign came in 2020-21 under Carlo Ancelotti, netting 21 goals in 39 games in all competitions, at a rate of a goal every 157 minutes. But he has struggled to replicate that form under subsequent managers Rafael Benitez, Frank Lampard and Dyche, as lengthy fitness issues and lack of form means he has scored only five, two and eight goals in the past three seasons respectively, plus two more this term. His contract expires in the summer and though talks began over a new deal it remains on the table unsigned. Club sources say they remain hopeful of coming to an agreement with the player. "That decision comes from Dominic," former Everton captain Alan Stubbs told BBC Sport. "Everton as a club will not want to lose him for nothing, but for me, it looks like his head is elsewhere. "We are at a crossroads for the next chapter of Dominic's career and for Everton to move on." Just three years ago, Calvert-Lewin was a regular in the England set-up under Gareth Southgate, winning 11 caps for the Three Lions and scoring four goals. Over the course of his Premier League career, the 27-year-old has scored a goal every 270 minutes, which compares closely to Brighton frontman and fellow Englishman Danny Welbeck, whose record stands at one every 268 minutes and is better than Tottenham's Dominic Solanke's rate of a goal every 292 minutes. This season, Calvert-Lewin's two goals from 12 games have come from an expected goal (xG) ratio of 3.89, while the likes of Welbeck, Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood and Brentford frontman Yoane Wissa have outperformed their xG. Calvert-Lewin has been linked with moves to Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea in the past and Newcastle for him in the summer. He can start speaking to clubs from abroad in January. Would Everton miss him? Their win ratio with and without him in the side is similar, standing at 35% when he plays compared to 33% when he doesn't feature. Since Dyche took charge in January 2023, the former Burnley boss has opted for a 4-5-1 or 4-2-3-1 formation, leaving Calvert-Lewin as the lone man up front and that lack of support has perhaps been to the detriment of his recent goalscoring record. And that "change it Dyche" shout appears to have substance to it. This season, Everton have made the fewest substitutions per game than any Premier League side and statistics show the first alteration is usually made after the hour mark. The manager's reluctance to adapt his template has meant Calvert-Lewin and fellow striker Beto have started just one game together since the Portuguese forward's arrival on Merseyside at the beginning of last season. Against the background of the lingering takeover talk, strict spending constraints leading to a threadbare squad and being docked points for breaching financial rules, Dyche has managed to stave off relegation for the past two seasons. However, it looks like another battle for survival ahead this season, with Everton in 15th place, just three points above the drop zone. Everton have lost only one of their past eight games but that was a at strugglers Southampton. had said in September that Dyche's position was "safe" as he had credit in the bank for the job done during his tenure and the takeover uncertainty has left the club in a state of flux, which probably means he clings on to his position until the purchase is complete. But supporter and pundit sentiment appears to be shifting on the 53-year-old, whose win rate of 32.5% is lower than previous managers Roberto Martinez, Ronald Koeman and Marco Silva, who were all sacked. "Rightly praised for the job he did in his first 18 months at the club, there is a sense within the fanbase that his race is run," Everton fan Mike Richards wrote in his for BBC Sport. At full-time on Saturday, the sentiment was clearly evident with loud jeers echoing around Goodison Park. Dyche said of the reaction: "They can direct it at whoever they want. They expect us to win. I expect us to win." Stubbs added: "We are too one-dimensional and too predictable, teams can work us out easily. I see players that are tired mentally and physically drained." Asked if Dyche will remain as manager next season, Stubbs replied: "I personally don't think so, the end of the season needs to be a clean slate for whoever is coming in." With the Friedkin Group's takeover of the club looking like being completed next month, that treacherous run of games before the year is out could make or break Dyche's tenure at Everton.

US equity markets dipped fell on Thursday, with the Nasdaq retreating below 20,000 following a US inflation report that topped expectations. US wholesale inflation came in at 0.4 percent last month, seasonally adjusted, up from 0.3 percent in October and higher than projected. Despite the inflation report, markets continued to bet that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this month. "Right now we're seeing profit-taking after a big day," said Sam Burns, chief strategist at Mill Street Research, who viewed the inflation report as unlikely to shift the Fed's thinking. The Nasdaq Composite Index, which closed above 20,000 for the first time on Wednesday, dropped 0.7 percent to 19,902.84. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.5 percent to 43,914.12, while the S&P 500 also shed 0.5 percent to 6,051.25. US stock indices have scored repeat records since Donald Trump won the November 5 presidential election. The Republican took a victory lap on Thursday morning, ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Among individual companies, Adobe tumbled 13.7 percent on disappointment over the software giant's forecast for next year. But Warner Bros. Discovery surged 15.4 percent as it announced a reorganization, with one major division focused on operating television networks and the other focused on streaming and movie studios. (AFP)

The Transportation Security Administration has some reminders for those heading to airports during the holidays. “People seem to forget some of the more common and routine steps that they need to take when packing for a flight or when they are going through a checkpoint, perhaps because they’re focused on being at their destination and not focusing on what needs to happen before getting there,” said TSA officer Christopher Kirchein of John F. Kennedy International Airport. “Travelers sometimes ignore the advice that we give them,” said TeaNeisha Barker, a TSA uniformed adviser. “We are providing guidance so that they get through the checkpoint as simply and conveniently as possible. Not every airport has the same technology, so listen to the guidance we are offering.” “Passengers forget that knives and other weapons are not allowed through our checkpoints. It’s shocking to see so many people with knives,” said TSA officer Aisha Hicks of Philadelphia International Airport. “Weapons of any kind are prohibited through a TSA checkpoint.” TSA officers shared this list of the common things that travelers forget and should remember when coming to a security checkpoint. Ten things that travelers need to remember when preparing to go through the security screening process: • Remember that you cannot bring bottles of water, energy drinks, juice, coffee, soda or any filled insulated reusable container through a security checkpoint. However, they can finish their beverage and bring the empty bottle or container with them. • Remember to bring your ID to the checkpoint. • Remember when TSA officers remind you to remove everything from your pockets that it does not only mean metallic items such as keys and mobile phones, but it means everything, including non-metallic items such as tissues, lip balm, breath mints, etc. • Remember that you cannot bring a firearm through a checkpoint. Instead, pack your unloaded firearm in a locked hard-sided case and declare it at your airline check-in counter and the airline will ensure it is transported in the belly of the plane where nobody has access to it. • Remember that you need to remove your shoes when getting screened and then end up barefoot on the floor. It’s probably a good idea to wear socks. • Remember that children 12 and under are allowed to travel through a TSA PreCheck screening lane with a parent who has TSA PreCheck on their boarding pass. In addition, don’t forget that children up to the age of 18 can also come into the TSA PreCheck lane with their parent if they are on the same airline reservation as their parent. • Remember that passengers that appear 12 and under or 75 and older do not need to remove their shoes and light jacket. • Remember, if you are putting a lock on your luggage, make sure it is a TSA compatible lock so that if TSA officers need to open your luggage, they can unlock it and relock it. If the lock is not TSA compliant, TSA officers who need to open your luggage will cut off the lock, rendering it useless. • Remember that you can bring medications through a security checkpoint, even liquid medication. Just let the TSA officer know that you have liquid medication with you so it can be screened separately. • Remember to get a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license sooner rather than later because REAL ID goes into effect on May 7.

Broncos choose to make their own lives more difficult by agreeing to puzzling late-season scheduling decisionCOLUMBIA — Mayor Daniel Rickenmann is not happy with the University of South Carolina football team’s playoff ranking. So unhappy that he plans on issuing a resolution of approval at the next City Council meeting on Dec. 17 that celebrates the team’s season and condemns their ranking by the college playoff committee. “We got robbed, twice this year, once by the SEC refs and by the college playoff committee,” Rickenmann told The Post and Courier, referring to the Gamecocks' loss against Louisiana State University in September. Rickenmann graduated from USC with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1992. USC finished 14th in the College Football Playoff rankings, narrowly missing the 12-team cut to advance to the playoffs. “The Gamecocks deserve a spot in the playoffs and we’ve been excited because of their hard work this entire season,” Rickenamnn said in a Facebook post. “Columbia is proud of our flagship university and its positive impact on our state. This team deserves recognition and the committee made its decision behind closed doors without a clear process.”From parties to family-friendly fireworks and hotel discounts, The Mile High City is the place to ring in the New Year DENVER , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Denver boasts endless ways to celebrate the New Year, from holiday traditions like the free, ball drop-style countdown at the Mile High Tree to New Year's Eve parties and live performances. Below is a list of events. For the most up-to-date information on this growing list, check out the VISIT DENVER website . Celebrate New Year's Eve at one of the more than 20 wonderful Denver hotels offering holiday packages. For a full list, check out the VISIT DENVER website . RTD is once again offering free fares on buses and trains, supported by Molson Coors from 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 7 a.m. on Jan. 1 . New Year's Eve Fireworks & Downtown Fun New Year's Eve at The Mile High Tree Presented by Xcel Energy and Xfinity Dec. 31, 2024 ; 9 p.m. , Civic Center Park Join in on the family-friendly celebration as The Mile High Tree will host a special ball drop-style countdown to ring in the new year. The show will begin at 9 p.m. with a 60-second cascading countdown along the seven-story, 110-foot-tall immersive art tree and will immediately precede the first downtown firework display. Admission is free! Downtown Fireworks Dec. 31, 2024 ; 9 p.m. and midnight, 16th Street Mall For more than two decades, the city has been celebrating the new year with fireworks over downtown. Two free shows will start and 9 p.m. and midnight, from two rooftop locations. The best spot to see the shows is from the 16th Street Mall. The fireworks are presented by the Downtown Denver Partnership and co-sponsored by VISIT DENVER and the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District. Mile High Drone Show Dec. 31, 2024 ; 5:30 p.m. Downtown Catch the final Mile High Drone Show of the year, when 400 drones soar into the sky, creating breathtaking holiday-themed animations! See these dazzling displays from across the city at 5:30 p.m. ahead of the Colorado Avalanche game on New Year's Eve. From Santa and his reindeer to iconic Denver landmarks like the Mile High Tree and Denver Union Station . Keep an eye out for a surprise or two. New Year's Eve Parties Decadence Dec. 30–31, 2024; Colorado Convention Center America's biggest electronic New Year's celebration is the two-night event of the (end of the) year you won't want to miss! Get your two-day pass and dance your way into 2025. The Clocktower Cabaret's Annual New Year's Eve Burlesque Bash Dec. 31, 2024 ; 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. , The Clocktower Cabaret, D&F Tower The Clocktower Clockettes present their best and brightest acts from the past year, with the sassy, classy, high-altitude attitude audiences scream for. This top-shelf, all-star lineup is the best of the best together for one night to ring in the new year! Acts range from classic to modern, from smolderingly sensuous to laugh-out-loud hilarious counting down to a midnight toast and downtown fireworks! 2025 Denver New Year's Eve (NYE) Bar Crawl Dec. 31, 2024 ; 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. , Various locations downtown From dance parties to DJs, live bands and the must-have midnight champagne cheers, the New Year's Eve Bar Crawl is the perfect place to wrap up 2024 and celebrate the kick-off of 2025 with those you care for the most. White Rose Gala Dec. 31, 2024 ; 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. , The Ritz-Carlton, Denver Kick off the New Year on a triumphant note by creating exceptional moments at the gala and carry that excellence into conquering 2025! Immerse yourself in the Roaring 20's theme, complete with art deco decor and a crowd dressed in the period's finest attire. Be enthralled by the live band, dynamic DJs and dramatic performances, all radiating the allure of the Roaring 20s. Denver NYE Black Tie Party Dec. 31, 2024 ; 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. , 1075 Park Ave. W. This NYE, ditch the couch and get fancy at Denver's biggest New Year's Eve party with an open bar, a DJ spinning everything from Top 40 to old-school hip hop and casino games where you can win sweet prizes. Plus, don't miss the epic balloon drop and confetti blast at midnight. 2024 New Year's Eve On Tap at Bierstadt Lagerhaus Dec. 31, 2024 ; 9:00 p.m. , 2875 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205 Ring in the new year with good friends, great beer and a lively atmosphere at New Year's Eve on Tap at Bierstadt Lagerhaus. NYE on Tap 2024 has a jam-packed schedule filled with excitement, from the moment you arrive to the final countdown with an open bar, food buffet and live music. Family-Friendly New Year's Events Larimer Lights Nov. 29–Dec. 31, 2024; Larimer Square Enjoy visits from Santa, live holiday carolers, unique shopping from local artisans at the Holiday BAZAAR and seasonal treats from top restaurants. Zoo Lights – Sensory-Friendly Night Dec. 31, 2024 ; Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Enjoy a variety of accommodations including reduced crowds, low-volume music, quiet rooms and more, just for those who may feel overwhelmed by typical light experiences. Noon Year's Eve Dec. 31, 2024 ; Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus In conjunction with Snow Days, get all the glitz and glam of New York City's Times Square before bedtime. There will be ball drops at the top of every hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. , plus music, tasty treats from The Teaching Kitchen and more. Music & Performing Arts Greensky Bluegrass Dec. 30–31, 2024; The Mission Ballroom Don't miss this eclectic bluegrass jam band to close out the year. Since their 2000 formation in Kalamazoo, MI , they have unassumingly progressed into a phenomenon on their own terms with the undying support of a devout audience. Rolling back and forth across North America on successive tours, they recently sold out 3 nights at Red Rocks, a feat unheard of in their genre. 'A Night in Vienna ' Dec. 31, 2024 ; Boettcher Concert Hall A Colorado cultural tradition returns featuring your symphony waltzing along with you into 2025! Start your celebration in style with the Colorado Symphony's presentation of "A Night in Vienna ," a rousing selection of polkas, waltzes and marches. New Year's Eve with the Jacob Larsen Band Dec. 31, 2024 ; Dazzle Join the Jacob Larsen Band for an evening filled with soulful tunes, heartfelt moments and an open dance floor. Whether you're sharing laughs with friends or enjoying a special night with someone close, this event will be the perfect way to ring in the new year. Museum & Gallery Exhibitions Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak Thru Feb. 17, 2025 ; Denver Art Museum One of the most versatile artists of the 20th century, Maurice Sendak is best known for award-winning titles Where the Wild Things Are, In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There and Nutshell Library. He also designed theater sets and collaborated on films. Wild Things is titled after Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, the beloved children's book he authored in 1963 that became a cultural touchstone, signaling to all the beauty, whimsy and mischief that his art inspired over his 65-year career. Among many other highlights, the exhibition will feature the first presentation of all the original paintings for Where the Wild Things Are and significant additional loans from The Morgan Library & Museum in New York and Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. Danielle SeeWalker : But We Have Something to Say Thru Dec. 31, 2024 ; History Colorado Center Danielle SeeWalker is a Húŋkpapȟa Lakȟóta citizen from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. She is an artist, writer, activist and boy mom of two, based in Denver . This exhibition uses storytelling to explore a variety of issues important to Indigenous peoples and communities. Striking nineteenth-century hair ornaments, beaded spoons and moccasins are paired with SeeWalker's art in ways that illuminate censored and erased histories. The Power of Poison Thru Jan. 5, 2025; Denver Museum of Nature & Science Explore the captivating and often paradoxical world of nature's toxic arsenal in The Power of Poison. Find out how studying poison's effects on human cells can help scientists figure out how to protect, repair and heal our own bodies and improve our health. Whether used as a defense against predators, a source of magical strength or a lifesaving medical treatment, The Power of Poison is sure to surprise you at every turn! Shadow and Light: Patrick Marold Thru Jan. 5, 2025; Denver Botanic Gardens Explore a site-specific installation highlighting the ever-changing qualities of light and shadow. Created specifically for Denver Botanic Gardens, Shadow and Light is an immersive sculptural installation integrating the poetics of space with the luminosity of light. Discover an exhibition that changes with every visit, highlighting the shifting mood of light throughout the day and across the seasons. Dialogue and Defiance: Clyfford Still and the Abstract Expressionists Thru Jan. 12, 2025 ; Clyfford Still Museum Clyfford Still withdrew his paintings from the Betty Parsons Gallery in 1951, refusing to participate in a market prioritizing the fame of an artist and the price of their artworks. The following year, he surprised many by agreeing to participate in a group show at the Museum of Modern Art. This exhibition considers the nuanced ways in which Clyfford Still was part of an artists' community in the late 1940s and early 1950s, despite his protestations to the contrary, and how his paintings, through their scale and composition, promote ideas of community. Migrants, a Tale of Two Hearts Thru Jan. 26, 2025 ; Museo de las Americas The journey of migrants to the U.S. is full of internal changes taking place in the physical body and mental state. This exhibit will explore the internal and external experiences of the immigrant who leaves home in search of a new and better life. Sporting Events Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Dec. 27, 2024 ; 7 p.m. ; Ball Arena Denver Nuggets vs. Detroit Pistons Dec. 28, 2024 ; 7 p.m. ; Ball Arena Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets Dec. 31, 2024 ; 6 p.m. ; Ball Arena Denver Nuggets vs. Atlanta Hawks Jan. 1, 2025 ; 7 p.m. ; Ball Arena About VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau Celebrating 115 years of promoting The Mile High City, VISIT DENVER is a nonprofit trade association that contracts with the City of Denver to market Denver as a convention and leisure destination, increasing economic development in the city, creating jobs and generating taxes. 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