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The Big Easy Celebrates the Big '09!

The Big Easy Celebrates the Big '09!

Happy New Year! A Holiday
Dec. 8 – Jan. 6
Hermann-Grima House
www.hgghh.org
$10


We invite you and your family to come experience the indulgences of a 19th century New Year’s celebration at the Hermann-Grima House. The beautifully restored house museum, dressed in its holiday finery, awaits you. Guided tours offer a wealth of sensory delights that recall the rich traditions of New Year’s days past. Cooking demonstrations using traditional holiday recipes will be held on Thursdays throughout the month of December, and they are free with regular admission.

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Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party
Dec. 31
9:30am - 2:30pm
Louisiana Children's Museum
www.lcm.org
Advance tickets: $2/members, $8/non-members. At the door: $10/non-members


As the year comes to an end, send off 2008 the best way possible – with the Louisiana Children’s Museum! We’ll be ringing in 2009 the family way: with fun arts and crafts and the coolest kids’ countdown at noon, complete with a confetti throw, balloon launch and noisemakers. Make a snazzy bowtie and a paper bag party hat to dress up for the special day. And don’t miss live music! Baby Boyz Brass Band will perform from 9:30 – 10:30, and Guyland Leday and Family Friends will perform from 11 – noon.

Also throughout the day, visitors ages 17 and older can make a New Year’s resolution to save lives by donating blood! Look for the Blood Mobile outside the museum from 9:30 - 2. Donors will receive a child-size “Lifesaver” t-shirt from The Blood Center. Advanced purchase tickets are recommended because space is limited!

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CELEBRATE AT NOON AT AUDUBON ZOO!

What: Noon Year’s Eve New Year’s Celebration!
Where: Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine Street
When: Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Countdown to NOON Year at 12 noon!

Games, prizes, music by Everlife, a popular Disney group, and an iced-tea welcome to 2009 at high noon! It’s all part of Audubon Zoo’s family-friendly festive salute to the NOON year – on Wednesday, December 31.

Come party like it’s 2009 with us! Enter via the Tea Room gate off Magazine Street. See schedule specifics below.

Pre-Countdown Dance Party - 11am
New Orleans Hornets - Jr. Stingers and Honeybees Performances 11:00am
The Honeybees and Jr. Stingers will get the party started with cool dance performances.

Metropolitan School of Dance -11:15am
Enjoy exciting dance performances by local students of Metropolitan School of Dance.

Radio Disney Dance Party - 11:25am
Dance along to some of your favorite party songs; Cha Cha Slide, Cupid Shuffle, Footloose, Macarena, Chicken Dance and hits from some of your favorite artists heard on AM 1450 Radio Disney!
Countdown & Lipton Iced Tea Toast to the New Year Noon
Countdown to Noon and ring in the New Year! Audubon Zoo will provide Lipton Iced Tea for a fun toast and we will all sing Auld Lang Syne.

Concert Countdown 12:05pm
Elmwood Fitness Center’s Galaxy Allstar Cheerleaders 12:05pm
Cheer in the New Year with a high energy Cheerleader performance.
Slidell Skippers Double Dutch/Jump Rope Team: 12:15pm
The party will keep on jumping as the Slidell Skippers show you some amazing jump rope techniques!

Radio Disney Games and Prizes 12:30pm
What’s in Mom’s purse, Limbo, Hula Hoop Contest, etc.

Everlife Concert Performance - 1:00pm
Hollywood Records Recording Artist Everlife will Rock the Zoo and play hit songs that will surely entertain kids of all ages!

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New Year’s Eve on the Steamboat Natchez
Dec. 31
9:30pm - 12:30am
www.steamboatnatchez.com
$175/person


New Year’s Eve on the Mississippi River? There is nothing better. Good food, good spirits, dancing to a renowned local band, party favors, holiday menu and the very best seat in town for the community-sponsored midnight fireworks show. Docked in the French Quarter, our authentic steamboat and its terrific crew will start off your new year better than ever before. Reservations a must!
Boarding begins at 9:30, and the river cruise is from 10:30 - 12:30. Holiday attire recommended.

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NOLA New Year's Eve

Open air festivities with music, a giant fleur de lis dropping from the brewery plus fireworks over the Mississippi River at midnight

Free!!

DJ Charles Belonge at 8pm
Jamal Batiste & the Jam-AllStars at 9pm
DJ Charles Belonge at 10pm
Soul Rebels Brass Band at 1pm;
Mayor Ray Nagin leads a New Year's toast, just before midnight, followed by the "Symphony in the Sky" fireworks display, choreographed to local music.

Decatur Street Stage in front of Jackson Square French Quarter
Presented by The Crescent City Countdown Club in cooperation with the City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Tourism and Marketing Corp

The Crescent City Countdown Club (CCCC) will welcome 2009
with a new fleur de lis drop, free live local entertainment, and the midnight fireworks display over the Mighty Mississippi River! Produced by the Crescent City Countdown Club in cooperation with the City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, festivities will begin at 8:00 p.m. at the Decatur Street City Stage in front of Jackson Square.

Join Mayor C. Ray Nagin as we count down to the New Year, and watch as the new black and gold 9 ft. high by 6 ft. wide lighted fleur de lis ascends a 25-foot pole atop Jax Brewery Condominiums to launch the exquisite “Symphony in the Sky” fireworks display.

“Created by Barry Barth of Barth Brothers Artists, the fleur de lis is the most well known symbol of our city,” says Erskine Terry, property engineer at Jax since 1984. “We decided to change to the fleur de lis to reflect a changing New Orleans,” Terry concludes. Barth Brothers Artists will also update the Baby New Year to 2009, which sits proudly on top of the Jax Brewery Condominiums.

The fireworks display will illuminate the sky and be choreographed to soulful New Orleans music and the spirited fight songs of the teams participating in the Allstate Sugar Bowl and, of course, our beloved New Orleans Saints. As we invite all the world to come to Mardi Gras 2009, the finale will feature a barrage of purple, green, and gold dancing across the skies to the “Mardi Gras Mambo” and end with B. B. King’s “Auld Lang Syne.” The NOLA New Year’s Eve celebration will be enjoyed in more than 38 states across the United States and also on the worldwide web, simulcast live on Magic 101.9 FM and WWL AM, FM, and .com.

The Crescent City Countdown Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed exclusively to preserve and produce New Orleans’ traditional New Year’s Eve festivities in the French Quarter. “A NOLA New Year’s Eve is truly a community effort and a tribute to the big hearts and resilient souls of the people of New Orleans,” says CCCC Treasurer Adrienne Thomas. “Without support from French Quarter Festivals, Inc., Allstate Sugar Bowl, Harrah’s New Orleans, and twenty-one downtown businesses, there would be no New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration in the French Quarter this year.”

Decatur Street City Stage
(in front of Jackson Square)

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. DJ Charles Belonge

9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Jamal Batiste & the Jam-AllStars

10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. DJ Charles Belonge

11:00 p.m. – 11:50 p.m. Soul Rebels Brass Band

11:50 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. Mayor C. Ray Nagin, family, and friends toast and count down to the New Year

11:59 p.m. Tune your radios to Magic 101.9 FM or WWL AM 870 and FM

105.3 for live simulcast and countdown to 2009 and the fleur de lis drop from atop Jax Brewery Condominiums

12:00 a.m. – 12:12 a.m. “Symphony in the Sky” fireworks display, choreographed to soulful local music and spirited fight songs

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Riverview Room New Year’s Eve Celebration
Dec. 31
9pm – 1am
Jax Brewery: 600 Decatur St., Suite 400
www.riverviewroom.com
504-525-3000 or 888-236-8260
$160/person, all inclusive


Celebrate the arrival of the New Year in style at the elegant Riverview Room in Jackson Brewery, the center of the city’s New Year’s Eve festivities! Your reserved seat for this “Times Square of the South” celebration includes: a full buffet dinner featuring petit filet, trout almandine and roasted breast of chicken; a premium open bar throughout the party; dancing to the fabulous party sounds of The Top Cats; champagne; party favors and an indoor and outdoor view of the riverfront crowds, countdown, ball drop and the gala fireworks display over the river at midnight.
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Le Pavillon Hotel
833 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA
Reservations Recommended 504-620-8899

La Pavillon Hotel’s New Year’s Eve Celebration in the Crystal Room featuring a Five Course Menu

Appetizer: Fried Green Tomatoes crowned with Jumbo Shrimp served with Cocktail and Remoulade Sauce

Salad Le Pavillon: Seasonal Baby Greens tossed in a Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette, crumbled Feta Cheese and Toasted Pine Nuts

Sorbet: Raspberry, Mango and Lemon

Choice of Entrée: Roasted Prime Rib served with Yorkshire Pudding , Grilled Asparagus and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Or

Poached Sea Bass topped with Lump Crab Meat served with Grilled Asparagus and Rice Pilaf

Dessert: A Decadent Chocolate Creation

Early Dinner -6 PM Seating
Live Piano Music featuring Entertainer Phil Melancon.
$85 per person*

Gala Dinner Dance – 9 PM Seating
Open Premium Bar 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Music by The Vieux Carre 7 Piece Dance Band
Featuring Music from the Big Band Era, Disco, 80’s, 90’s & Motown. Party Favors, Champagne Toast and Balloon Drop at Midnight.
$175 per person*

Complimentary Parking Available

*Above Prices do not include tax and gratuity.

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Happy New Year from The Bourbon Pub / Parade

New Year's Weekend 2009

DJ Lydia Prim
Cash Balloon Drop Upstairs at Midnight
Complimentary Champagne Toast
The Year's Top Videos in The Pub

Weekend DJ's
Darren Thomas
Jayskee
Brendan Thompson
Chris Allen
Blair Quintana
Duana Parrish

New Year's Weekend Passes are available online -- Only $30
Good for Free Admission with VIP Entrance
Wednesday thru Sunday including New Year's Eve!
For weekend passes and discount hotels: BourbonPub.com

Simply, The Place to be ... Really!

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Beebe's New Year's Extravaganza with Johnny Angel
Beebe's on the Lake
7224 Pontchartrain Blvd.
NOLA 70117
504-302-9657

7-8pm Pre Show with Sean Patterson & Lisa Picone

8pm-12am
Johnny Angel & The Swingin' Demons
Offbeat Magazine Entertainer of the Year 1998 & Newcomer of the Year 1998 Musicians Atlas Band of the Year (South region) ' 2000 "Johnny and his bandstand truly redefine the music from a by-gone era and expand the ever-growing definition of swing. -One of the best bandleaders/singers that the Big Easy has ever known..." -Dave Hershorin (editor National Champs)

New Year's Eve Dinner
Seatings at 6pm & 8pm

$55/Person -Includes:
Entertainment
Free Flowing Champagne All Night
One Bottle of Wine per Table
Soup or Salad
Choice of Entrée
Dessert

Reservations are Required

Reserve your table with a credit card via phone or in person. Contact Beebe's @504-302-9657 or Brenda Mac @504-228-3990 Reservation cancelations require a 48 hour notice in order to avoid a charge. Reserve a table before Christmas, and your reservation will be entered into a drawing to win your New Years Eve dinner ON THE HOUSE! (value of up to $110 max)

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NYE '09 On The Ave at Hoshun Restaurant

NYE '09 On The Ave (1601 St. Charles Ave.)
Sassy...Classy...Fashionable...Style...
Exquisite...Refine...Upscale -
All Define This New Year's Eve Celebration!!!!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
10:00pm - End Time: 4:00am
HOSHUN Restaurant
1601 St. Charles Avenue
504.234.4545

Dr. Stan "Big Stan" Wiltz, Kenneth Adams, Lidya Araya, Pam Bordenave and Tondrae Kemp cordially invite you to join us for a very special...

NYE '09 ON THE AVE

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

@ the very exclusive and all new...

HOSHUN Restaurant
1601 St. Charles Avenue in Historic Uptown New Orleans on the Street Car Line

*This is most upscale event since Sunday Nights at the "Red Room"

10pm until

featuring...
- Valet Parking with Red Carpet Curb Side VIP Service -
- Limited Complimentary Sushi Buffet Provided -
- Hoshun Asian Cuisine Menu Available for Dining-
- Party Favors Provided On A First Come First Serve Basis -
- 2 floors + St. Charles Avenue 2nd floor Balcony of Grown, Superior & Sophisticated Entertainment -

The Spacious 2nd Floor Balcony Overlooks St. Charles Avenue

For Tables/Booths Reservations and/or Champagne/Bottle Service...Call 504-329-2573

"NYE '09 On The Ave will set a new standard for New Year's Eve
Celebrations in New Orleans Rivaling those in Miami, NY, L.A. and Vegas!!!"

Requested Attire (Not Mandatory):
Men...Suits/Sport Coats/Blazers
Ladies...Dresses

*Grown & Sexy Attire Is A Must...No Exceptions!!!

Come Enjoy A First Class Celebration In A First Class Environment
Featuring Some Of New Orleans Hottest DJs Spinning Soulful Grooves and Hot Vibes for Trendsetters and Tastemakers!!!

SPECIAL INVITED GUESTS:
New Orleans Saints Players & Staff
New Orleans Hornets Players & Staff
The Saintsations & Honeybees

21+ with proper ID

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Soul Sister's 6th Annual New Year's Eve Party
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
10:00pm until 5:00am
Mimi's in the Marigny
2601 Royal St. at Franklin

Back by right on popular demand, ring in the new year @ "SOUL TRAIN III - a classics party!" It's also the 6th Annual DJ Soul Sister New Year's Eve Party, now being a tradition upstairs @ Mimi's in the Marigny.

Featuring a special classics only set, Soul Train style, with only all the old school jams you and I love and the best Soul Train Gang funky favorites. This night is going to bring back memories. Or erase them!!!

Party starts at 10 and may never end. And there's never a cover to party at Mimi's. Anyone who was at last year's affair knows the rules - reserve your spot on the dance floor *early*. Kisses, champagne toast and booty bumps with strangers at midnight. Plus free party favors and dancing all night.

It's another right on party situation and the hippest trip in New Orleans this New Year's Eve!!! Don't forget, we'll be Upstairs!

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