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New Year's Eve Guide 2005

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The Big Mix 2006! This party is designed to provide Houston with the best talent to be rocking your night and year away in perfect style. Representing practically every genre that moves the floor into frenzy, from house, techno and progressive to hip-hop, drum 'n' bass, breaks and rock. These DJs bring it all to you in full force. To make sure you aren't gouged at the bar with the amateurs going out at night, the Meridian is offering $3 well drinks all night to keep you going into the wee hours. Green Velvet/Cajmere, Craze, Steve Porter, the Raptures, Matt Safer and more. Make sure to get presales to save on ticket costs. Limited presale tickets at $20 online, then it goes up to $30 and $40 etc. So get a move on to get your groove on this New Year's Eve with 77002.com, Boys and Girls, and more.

The Mezzanine Lounge, 2200 Southwest Fwy., suite 150, 713-528-6399, www.ticketmaster.com

Back to the '80s New Year's Eve Bash. $25 ticket includes 7 p.m. admission, party favors, complimentary VIP bar and midnight champagne toast.

Mia Bella, 2006 Lexington, 713-237-0505

Ring in 2006 with a live jazz band, balloon drop at midnight, party favors and champagne. Mia Bella is offering a special four-course dinner New Year's Eve in addition to a special á la carte menu. There will be two seatings. Early seating is from 6:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. The dinner price is $40 plus tax and gratuity. Late seating is 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and includes live music, party favors and a champagne toast. $50 plus tax and gratuity. Call 713-523-2428 for reservations. Call 713-237-0505 for details on events at the downtown location.

Morton's Steakhouse, 5000 Westheimer, 713-629-1946, www.mortons.com

Four seatings will be offered on New Year's Eve. Party favors will be passed out at midnight. Call for reservations.

Next Night Club, 2020 McKinney, 713-221-8833, www.whatsnexthouston.com

Next Night Club and Strictly Twisted Productions present "Bleached," their all-white New Year's Eve Ball. A $1,000 balloon drop with a complimentary champagne toast will be held at midnight. The evening will be highlighted by performances of the dance music sensation Marisol Angelique with her production group MYNT, and music provided throughout the evening with DJ Ernie from L.A. and DJ Johnny J mixing your favorite party tracks. Presale tickets are $20; $30 at the door. Bottle reservations are accepted, but are limited and going fast. All-white attire is strongly encouraged. Visit the Web site for reservations.

Numbers, 300 Westheimer, 713-526-6551

Cash balloon drop worth $2,006 and a champagne toast at midnight! Free CDs, party favors and the best music, videos and dance floor in town. Dance to DJ Wes Wallace. Doors open at 9 p.m. sharp. Reduced cover before 10 p.m. is $8 for 21-and-up and $10 for those under 21.

Opus Lounge, 412 Main, 713-222-OPUS, www.opusclub.com

The party starts at 9:30 p.m. $75 for the first 300 people; $90 for the rest, $100 at the door. Price includes five free fully flowing bars and a champagne toast at midnight. There will also be DJs and a $25,000 giveaway. For rules and regulations, visit www.opusclub.com. No purchase necessary to enter.

Ouisie's Table, 3939 San Felipe, 713-528-2264

New Year's Eve celebrants at Ouisie's Table can set their own schedule and order from a selected menu created for the evening. The menu will include a number of dishes not on the regular menu. Ordering is à la carte. Reservations are required, but there are no timed seatings. The restaurant will have live music, a champagne toast at midnight and party favors. Call for reservations.

Pappasito's, several locations, www.pappasitos.com

Pappasito's is sizzling on New Year's Eve. Feast on their New Year's Eve Plato Festivo for two featuring lobster tail, brochette-style shrimp, beef and chicken fajitas, rice beans, pico de gallo, guacamole and fresh flour tortillas. Call for reservations.

Rainbow Lodge, 1 Birdsall, 713-861-8666, www.rainbow-lodge.com

Indulge in delectable cuisine in this bucolic setting before a balloon drop at midnight with complimentary champagne. There will be three rounds of seating. Call for reservations.

Red Lion Pub, 2316 S. Shepherd, 713-529-0321

New Year's Eve celebration with balloon drop. No cover! Also open Christmas Day from lunch to 7 p.m., serving a traditional turkey dinner.

Red Star, 2606 Fannin, 713-790-9933, www.newyearsmasquerade.com

New Year's Eve Masquerade: marquee tents, raised-up area, confetti cannons, strobewall countdown, massive sound system, ten bars, cyber lights display. Regular admission: $35 in advance, $55 at the door. VIP admission: $65 in advance, $85 at the door. VIP includes full access to VIP area, hors d'oeuvres, champagne, party favors, buffet, masks...

Rioja, 11920 Westheimer, 713-249-1727

Choose from two fabulous New Year's Eve dinners. Rioja is offering an early and a late seating; each features an eight-course chef's menu. Call for reservations.

Rudyard's British Pub, 2010 Waugh Dr., 713-521-0521, www.rudyards.com

J.W. Americana headlines New Year's Eve. Also on the bill are the Texas Guinness Lovers and Churchbus. Champagne at midnight. $8 at the door.

Sambuca, 909 Texas, 713-224-5299, www.sambucarestaurant.com

Houston's favorite jazz dinner club presents award- winning food and award-winning performances on New Year's Eve with a special four-course dinner, champagne toast and balloon drop. Live jazz with singer Norma Zenteno. Call for reservations.

Scott Gertner's Sky Bar and Grille, 3400 Montrose, 713-520-9688

This is "The Party with a View" featuring Scott Gertner & Band. Doors open at 8 p.m. Prices start at $25 per person.

Scott Gertner's Sports Bar and Grille, 3100 Fountainview, 713-785-1840

Salsa New Year's Eve with Salmerum. Doors open at 4 p.m. There will be party favors and food available. Salsa, merengue and rumba to the best band in Texas!

The Social, 3730 Washington Ave., 713-426-5585

New Year's Eve in the neighborhood! Enjoy a casual environment with a beautiful view of downtown. Enjoy your evening responsibly, but if you have had too much fun, The Social will get you home.

South Beach, 810 Pacific, 713-529-7623

Traditional New Year's Eve party with party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Guest DJ Monty Q from Miami Beach, one of the top ten circuit DJs in the United States and South Florida's favorite after-hours DJ, will entertain till 5 a.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

St. Pete's Dancing Marlin, 300 Main, 713-227-1511

New Orleans New Year's Eve prix fixe dinner menu ($100 per couple) includes champagne toast and midnight brunch. Musical entertainment by New Birth Brass Band and Cory Henry and the Tremé All Stars. Traditional and medicinal.

Suede Lounge, 1000 Prairie, 713-227-5500

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