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New Years Eve 2008

New Year’s Eve 2008 in Los Angeles is going to be the best yet, with hot parties and celebrations all over town. How are you going to decide where to go? Here’s some choices to help with your delightful dilemma. And, please, don’t drink and drive! Happy New Year!

Ring in the New Year with DJ Donald Glaude at the Kress. With four floors of music, a premium open bar all night and a champagne toast at midnight, how could you go wrong?

The Kress: 6608 Hollywood Blvd, 90028
Pre – sale tickets are $125.00
VIP Roof/ All Access tickets are priced at $200.00
Pre – sale ends at 8:00 PM EST on December 31, 2008.
To order via mobile phone for the pre – sale or VIP Roof/ All Access text b8278 to 467467.
This party is presented by The Kress
Must be 21 or over
www.wantickets.com/EventDetail.aspx?e_id=48707

Gridlock 2009, Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Matt and Sean Presents Gridlock 2009 – one of Hollywood’s most incredible New Years Eve bashes.

Matt and Sean brought it Held at the world famous Paramount Pictures NEW YORK CITY Studio Backlot in the heart of Hollywood featuring a live performance by Katy Perry! Pre – sale tickets are priced at $100.00 and VIP tickets are priced at $200.00.  Pre – sale ends at 5:00 PM PST on December 31, 2008.  This party is presented by Gridlock. Must be 21 or over.

A nice dinner at Tengu to celebrate the New Year

Tengu in the West Village is offering a lovely four course with a choice of two dining options. Enjoy some great music, dancing and a midnight champagne toast to ring in the New Year!
Tengue – The “House of Mischief” 10853 Indbrook Drive, 90024
Reservations are from 5:30 – 11:00 PM
Open until 2009
For more information call                      310 209 0071
www.tengu.com

Robin Thick at Area!

Would you like to party at one of LA’s hotspots with a top recording artist? Robin
Thicke will help bring in the New Year at Area with a special live appearance!
DJ Serafin
5 Bars
2 Smoking Patios
Large Dance Floor
Formal attire is requested
643 N LA Cienega, West Hollywood
For table reservations call:                      310 967 8107
For more information email: [email protected]

Masquerade Ball with a Bebe Fashion Show at SkyBar

SkyBar is hosting a Black and White Masquerade Ball to celebrate the New Year. On Wednesday December 31, 2008, from 8:00 PM until 2 AM with an open bar and an exclusive fashion show by Bebe.
Tickets are $175.00 per person for non hotel guests
Tickets are $150.00 per person for Mondrian Hotel guests
For tickets or table reservations email:

[email protected]

Ready for the Ball of the year? D.A.S.K. Production’s “New Year’s Eve Ball 2009”

Live performances, dance floors, lounges and party rooms, who could ask for more? D.A.S.K Productions is presenting “New Year’s Eve Ball 2009”, on December 31, 2008.  Do not forget to check this party out!
Chef Michael Richards Cuisine
Tickets are $100.00 in advance or $150.00 at the door.
For general information call:                      310 281 8440

www.daskproductions.com

Looking for something Fraeche this New Years Eve?

Enjoy a champagne toast, party favors, dancing and entertainment!
Seating begins at 5:30 PM and continues much into the night!
Four Courses: $65.00 per person
Five Courses: $85.00 per person
Four Courses: $30.00 per person with Wine Pairing
Five Courses: $35.00 per person with Wine Pairing
Location: 9411 Culver Boulevard, 90232
Call:                      310 839 6800            to reserve your seats now!

Ringing in the New Year at Blvd 16

Blvd 16 is offering a variety of packages for everyone to bring in the New Year! Be sure to check out www.blvd16.comfor their variety of packages that will allow you to ring in the New Year!
Dinner begins at 5 PM
Dinner reservations are between $100.00 and $150.00
New Years Eve Party beings at 10 PM and goes until 1 AM

Flash Back or Flash Forward?

Come to Ninethirty’s “That Was Then, This Is Now”, New Year’s Eve party!

Enjoy a four-course menu with a variety of dishes from the 50’s to the present.
First Seating: 5:00 – 8:00 PM ($75.00 per guest)
Second Seating: 9:00 – 11:00 PM ($95.00 per guest)
Special VIP packages: 9:00 – 2:00 AM ($140.00 per guest)
Location: W Los Angeles, Westwood, 930 Hilgaard Ave. 90024
Call                      310 443 8211

Come to the Little Door Restaurant and Wine Bar’s Starry Night to celebrate the New Year! Enjoy a six-course menu, champagne toast and some great DJ’s! They are open New Year’s Eve until midnight and New Year’s Day from 10AM – 9:30 PM! Visit: the www.littledoor.com for more details.

Cherry Boom Boom, Travis Parker and DJ AM at NYE

Come to the Wiltern on Wilshire Blvd to bring in the New Year with people in various cities! Enjoy a 5-hour open bar, champagne reception upon arrival, champagne toast at midnight, various food stations and live performances by Cherry Boom Boom, Travis Barker and DJ AM!
Doors open December 31, 2008 8:00 PM
9:30 PM Cherry Boom Boom Performance
Tickets are available at www.newyearsnation.com

Universal Studios CityWalk’s Free New Year’s Eve Bash!

Head over to Universal Studios this New Year’s Eve to ring in the New Year! Enjoy continuous music, thousands of pounds of confetti and amazing fireworks!
The party begins at 9:00 PM on December 31, 2008 with coverage of the New York City Time Square ball drop featured on giant screens! There are a variety of hot spots within Universal Studios to check out, which include: Café Tu Tu, Hard Rock Café, Jillian’s Hi – Life Lanes, Rumba Room, Saddle Ranch Chop and Howl at the Moon.  Leading up to New Years Eve, popular bands will perform live on stage at 7:30 PM between December 26 and December 30, 2008. For more information call:                      818 622 1111                    .

www.CityWalkHollywood.com

How Lush are you this New Year’s?

Lush Entertainment invites you to ring in the New Year at West.  Hosted by the playmate of the year, Brande Roderick, enjoy an evening filled with fine dining and dancing until 2 AM! Tickets begin at $200.00 per person
Location: 170 N Church Lane, 90028
For general information either text: 714 267 7218  or email [email protected]
There are also a limited number of tickets left for the Playboy Mansion party, email [email protected]or text                      714 267 7218 for further information.

Black and White Ball at STK

Ready to get dressed up and enjoy a lovely gourmet dinner at STK?
With a four-course menu, reservation seating and a divine champagne toast, how could you go wrong?
1st Seating tickets are $100.00
2nd Seating tickets are $175.00
For further information for to www.togrp.com

New Year’s Eve Austin Powers Style? Yeah Baby!

Enjoy a psychedelic New Year’s Eve bash at Coco De Ville!
755 N La Cienega Blvd
For inquiries contact  310 659 3935 NYE 2009

Enjoy a lovely black tie and lingerie masquerade ball this New Year’s Eve featuring Dagon!
Pre sale tickets are $100.00
General admission tickets are $125.00
$1500 premium bottle service
$2009 Opulence bottle service package
For table reservations call 310 657 0111

The Dolce Group and New Years!
The Dolce Group are offering a variety of places to dine this New Years Eve, prior to your big bash! Select one of the following restaurants and you will have definitely kicked off your New Year’s celebration in the right direction!

Bella Cuisine Italiano
1708 N. Las Palmas Ave, Hollywood, 90028
323 468 8815

Dolce
8284 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, 90046
323 852 7174

Geisha House
6633 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, 90028
323 460 6300

Ketchup
8590 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, 90060
310 289 8590
For more information check out www.dolcegroup.com

Contributed by Ronit Zalik

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