Since this is the last Overture of 2010, we’ve decided to focus on NYE events. It’s probably about time for you to start making some plans or you’ll end up watching a Cirque de Soliel marathon while the in-laws snore away. Or does that just happen to me?
Bentley’s Pub – DJ Buckstrong and DJ Don Marcelius
There will be party favors and a champagne toast.
$5
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The Black Dog Smoke & Ale House
UPDATED “Black Dog Smoke & Ale House are doing a fancy smoked prime rib & lobster dinner (two seatings: 5:30 and 7:30) Friday evening, and then at 10 p.m. there will be special champagne/appetizer pairings that will last into the new year. Reservations are encouraged!”
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Boltinis – NYE Party
You can expect $1 drinks for premium bar the entire night, passed hors d’oeuvres until 10 p.m., party favors and a complimentary toast at midnight.
Different party packages available.
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Canopy Club – New Year’s Eve with Pianoman
The Pianoman will ring in the new year with $3 Real Long Island Iced Teas and $1 pizza slices from Manolos.
$5
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Cowboy Monkey – Dubstep Masquerade
DJ Solo, Kabz, Belly, Positive Vibr8tions, Vader, Harsh — expect dubstep out the wazoo.
$10
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Emerald City Lounge – Leiloni Stars, Aurora Lamont-Carrington and Sienna Mann
They’ll have a prime rib and smoked turkey appetizer buffet from 7-10 p.m. You get some drink tokens and they’ll have a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight.
$30 each/$50 per couple
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Esquire Lounge – The Duke of Uke and His Novelty Orchestra
The Duke caps off a big year by ringing in the new year with all of your favorite downtown regulars.
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Highdive – Power ‘n Soul (DJ Delayney and DJ Bris)
Ticket includes express entry, free coat check, complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and party favors.
$25
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Iron Post – Sons of Donald and Friends
UPDATED: “The Iron Post’s celebration starts at happy hour with Boneyard Jazz Quintet from 5-7pm (no cover). At 9pm Tim Donaldson (guitarist extraordinare from No Secret) with family and friends play blues originals and covers. $10 cover for the 9pm show includes party favors, champagne toast at midnight and tons of fun :)”
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Jupiters at the Crossing – Stand Up Comedy/DJ
Jupiters will have stand up comedy from 9 to 11 p.m. then a DJ and dancing from 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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Mike ‘n Molly’s – Elsinore, Santah and Common Loon UPDATE: The Dirty Feathers added
Hey look at that. The three highest ranking bands on SP’s 2010 top album list playing together to cap off the year. Not sure in what capacity Elsinore will be playing with Dave Pride’s condition, but we’re pretty sure they’ll do something interesting and it will be good. Looks like Ryan Groff will be playing solo and the Dirty Feathers have been added.
Santah headlines with Common Loon (10:45), The Dirty Feathers (9:45) and Ryan Groff (9:00)
$10
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Radio Maria – DJ Legtwo
For New Year’s Eve, along with our regular dinner menu Radio Maria is offering a four-course tasting menu and wine flights. Then a champagne toast at midnight, with DJ Legtwo spinning at the bar.
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Seven Saints – New Year’s Eve Speakeasy
Pretty much just like it sounds.
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Soma – DJ Kosmo and DVDJ Tuggle
Ticket price includes express entry, coat check, champagne toast and party favors. A limited number of Red Bull Platinum VIP Packages are available. They include 4 tickets, a reserved VIP table and bottle service with a premium bottle of liquor.
$30 pre-sale tickets.
If you are playing a show on NYE or you are a venue with plans, let us know what we’re missing and we’ll add it to the above list – music@smilepolitely.com. Everyone else check back for updates.