Redeye - Ring in the New Year December 27 2006
18th Annual Peach Drop, Jezolution 2006, and more
All events take place Sun., Dec. 31.
18th Annual Peach Drop New Year’s Eve tradition featuring an 800-pound peach and country band Lonestar. Noon-4 a.m. Free. Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama St. 404-523-2311. www.underground-atlanta.com.
2006 New Year’s Celebration w/ Maze, Frankie Beverly, KEM 8 p.m. $85-$100. Atlanta Civic Center, 395 Piedmont Ave. 404-523-6275. atlantaciviccenter.com.
2007 New Year’s Eve Celebration Performances, prizes, music, food and more. Doors open at 8:30 p.m., show starts at 10. $65. Whole World Theatre, 1216 Spring St. 404-817-7529. www.wholeworldtheatre.com.
Best New Year’s Eve Party Period Hosted by V-103’s Wanda Smith, with five rooms of live entertainment. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. $50-$100. Marriott Perimeter Center, 246 Perimeter Center Parkway Northeast. 770-394-6500. www .thebestnewyearseveparty .com.
Cabaret and Casino Night Proceeds benefit Aurora Theatre and Hudgens Arts Center. 7 p.m. $85. Hudgens Center for the Arts, Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 300, Duluth. 678-407-6690. www.auroratheatre.com.
Countdown to Zero Hour Latin, hip-hop, techno and Brazilian music. 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. $20 before midnight. La Rumba, 6317 Roswell Road. 404-303-1814. www .boomerangproductions.net.
THE DOWNTOWN COUNTDOWN NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH Live music from bands Rehab, Drivin N Cryin, Modern Skirts and Unzipped, four comedians, two DJs, open bar and food buffet included. 8:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree St. $149-$159. 800-422-7295. www .downtowncountdown.net.
Fourth Annual New Year’s Eve Bash Free champagne toast, balloon drop and party favors. Live entertainment from Bill Gentry & the 35 Cent Rodeo. Doors open at 7 p.m. $25-$100. Wild Bill’s, 2075 Market St., Duluth. 678-473-1000. www.wildbillsatlanta.com.
FOURTH ANNUAL LAST NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH AT THE MASQUERADE 6 p.m. $12. Masquerade, 695 North Ave. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
Heathen Chemistry New Year’s Eve Indie-themed dance party with live DJs. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $60. The Spotted Dog, 30 North Ave. 404-347-7337. www.heathenchemistry.net.
Jezolution 2006 Hosted by Atlanta’s Jezebel magazine, the party features more than 40 open bars, two live bands, two DJs, full dinner and breakfast buffets and more. 8 p.m.-3 a.m. $150-$200. Grand Hyatt Atlanta, 3300 Peachtree Road. 404-364-3841. www.jezebelmagazine .com.
New Year’s Eve Bash New Year’s Eve buffet and bottle of champagne. Price includes DJ and party favors. Cost for bowling is additional. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $60. AMF Chamblee Lanes, 2175 Savoy Drive, Chamblee. 770-451-8605.
New Year’s Eve Cabaret Food, drinks and divas. 8 p.m. $30-$150. Onstage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. 404-897-1802. www .onstageatlanta.com.
New Year’s Eve Celebration Food by Wolfgang Puck Catering and music by Groovetown. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $150-$225. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. 404-581-4000. www .georgiaaquarium.org.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY Music by Mel and the Party Hats and DJ Danny, $1,000 cash balloon drop, $3 shots. 5 p.m. $30-$120. Andrew’s Upstairs, 56 E. Andrews Drive, Suite 13. 404-467-1600. andrewsupstairs.com.
New Year’s Eve with DJ Andre Perry 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Free before midnight, $10 after. Sutra Lounge, 1136 Crescent Ave. 404-607-1160. www .sutraloungeatl.com.
NYE in the ATL Hip-hop and urban-themed New Year’s Eve bash. 6 p.m. $35-$75. Crowne Plaza Atlanta, 3377 Peachtree Road. 404-775-4118. www.nyeintheatl .com.
Princess Cruiser Ball Celebration featuring the Tongo Hiti Orchestra and the Dames Aflame dancers. 9 p.m. $10-$15. Trader Vic’s, Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland St. 404-221-6339. www .xorbia.com/tickets.
PushPush NYE Benefit Benefit for PushPush Theater’s New Street Art House space. Buffet, performances by various artists and a champagne toast and surprise for attendees. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $35. PushPush Theater, 121 New St., Decatur. 404-377-6332. www.pushpushtheater.com.
Spiral Entertainment NYE 2006 A huge party w/ Funkel Esther and multiple DJs spinning. 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. $150. Biltmore Ballrooms, 817 W. Peachtree St. 404-962-8700. www .spiralentertainment.com.
TAKE HOLD New Year’s Eve Bash Buffet dinner, introductory dance class and general dancing. 8 p.m. $55. Take Hold Ballroom, 721 Miami Circle, Suite 103. 404-841-8001. www .takeholdballroom.com.
World Tour 2007 New Year’s Eve Party New York, South Beach, Paris and Tokyo in one place for a huge party. 8 p.m. $60-$200. Renaissance Atlanta Hotel, 590 W. Peachtree St. 770-934-2975. www.worldtour2007nye.com.