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All about Eve
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Published: December 20, 2007Ring in the New Year with mouthwatering specials such as Jonah Florida crab claws, a 14-ounce bone-in prime filet mignon, prime rib with horseradish popovers and broiled or steamed four-pound lobster with drawn butter. Finish off 2007 with bananas Foster with vanilla ice cream and rum.
The Tasting Room
1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd., 713-622-4477
You've been good all year long, and now it's time to be naughty. Get introduced to the naughty wine crew while listening to David Wrangler spinning. $88 per person. 7 p.m. to midnight.
Theatre Southwest
8944 Clarkcrest, 713-661-9505
Enjoy a special performance of the mystery Veronica's Room, then stay until next year. This gala will have a full buffet, noisemakers and all the other requirements for a festive evening. $50 per person; $95 per couple.
Tommy's Seafood Steakhouse
11660 Westheimer, 281-679-1112
Enjoy a New Orleans-style celebration with Matt Lemmler, Erin Wright and Daleton Lee, featuring vocalist Diane Landry.
Toyota Center
1510 Polk, 1-866-4HOUTIX
Hang with the family tonight and be entertained as the Houston Rockets take on the Golden State Warriors. First 5,000 fans receive Rockets crazy wigs. 6 p.m.
Vargo's Restaurant
2401 Fondren, 713-782-3888
After enjoying this special four-course menu, head out to stroll in the nine wooded acres. Seatings from 5 p.m. $65 per person.
The Venecian
414 N. Sam Houston Pkwy., 212-843-2400
Start your night out with some serious comedy with the Gangsta of Comedy, Capone. The 97-cent drinks should help you laugh a little harder. Stay for the after-party with a 5K balloon drop, swag bags for ladies and super hot DJs to keep the night going. Strict dress code, dress to impress. 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Venue
719 Main, 713-236-8150
With a light show, dancers and DJ Yaxkin, you're sure to be entertained.
Verizon Wireless Theater
520 Texas, 713-629-3700
www.verizonwirelesstheater.com
D.L. Hughley, a member of The Original Kings of Comedy, will be busting guts all night. $65.50. 8 p.m.
Vino 100
11693 Westheimer, Suite 140
281-759-4100
Get ready to bubble all night with wine specials, appetizers, party favors and a midnight toast. Guillermo Serpa will provide live music. $25 to $30 per person. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Vintage Pub
13245 Jones Rd., 281-469-9555
This gold and glam theme is sure to sparkle with live music from the Jason Cassidy Band and raffle drawings every 30 minutes for cash and prizes.
Vogue Lounge
2800 Sage, 713-530-6339
Tonight this downtown hot spot is pulling out all their bags of tricks. Along with aerial performances and dazzling fire displays, they'll have great drink specials, a large balloon drop, a champagne toast and $20,000 in prices. 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Warehouse Live
813 St. Emanuel, 713-629-3700
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Lucky's Pub
801 St. Emanuel, 713-522-2010
Clubmonkey is notorious for their rowdy parties, and this celebration will be no exception. BLT (Black Tie, Lingerie & Toga) IV will have live bands on one end, and DJs, dancing and plenty of drinks in between. $69 to $259. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
2301 N. Millbend Dr., The Woodlands
Hang out at this resort all night with dinner packages to the Glass Menagerie that include live music, dancing, party favors and a champagne toast.
XO Lounge
2611 San Jacinto, 713-651-9900
The Black & White New Year's Eve Gala features DJ X-Ray and guest DJ David Cruz spinning the best of everything. Complimentary champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. $20.
Zilkha Hall
Hobby Center, 800 Bagby
If you're feeling like leaving 2007 in class, then join Ars Lyrica as they present the Clandestine Classics, little-known masterworks by Bach and Handel. Join the musicians for a gala champagne reception and silent auction in the Hobby Center Founders' Club after the performance. $15 to $50. 9 p.m.
Zula Restaurant
705 Main, 713-227-7052
These are the kinds of decisions you want to make the last night of the year. Grilled shrimp, crab cakes, masa-crusted quail, blue crab salad, Liberty Farms duck breast or Southern fried oysters?
