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All about Eve
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Published: December 27, 2007If drinking and eating aren't enough entertainment for you, then check out Keith & Margo's Murder Mystery Midnight Madness. Dress up for the occasion and enjoy dancing between mysteries. 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby, 713-223-3474
Take the kids here tonight to get them all tuckered out for the babysitter. Watch Sharkey's New Year's Eve ball drop while you eat and dance. $15.99 per adult; $9.99 per kid. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Firkin & Phoenix
1915 Westheimer, 713-526-3100
For its Phantom of the Phoenix party, this pub is boasting three countdowns tonight at 11 p.m., midnight and 1 a.m. That's three tries to hook up with that hottie. Prizes will be given throughout the night, but you must have a mask to win.
Fitzgerald's
2706 White Oak, 713-862-3838
Remember years past with the Pink Floyd tribute show Us and Them. $10 general admission; $15 balcony with champagne toast and party favors at midnight. 8 p.m.
Flying Saucer
705 Main (at Capitol), 713-228-PINT
This downtown bar hosts live music from Roblicious and the Grau so Loud Band. Free champagne toast at midnight, fun pictures, party favors and raffle prizes. Cover is $10 at the door; reservations are $15 per seat.
Four Seasons
1300 Lamar, 713-650-1300
The always swanky hotel will be offering an early four-course seating at 5 p.m., with a second seven-course meal at 8:30 p.m. to ring in the new year. Along with the tasty food will be live music, dancing and champagne toast at midnight.
Grasshopper
506 Main, 713-222-1442
Celebrate the new year in Vegas style. There will be two dance floors along with blackjack and roulette tables.
Gravitas
807 Taft, 713-522-0995
The speakeasy-themed party will feature live music and a delectable three-course menu featuring your choice of prime rib, lemon sole or crispy braised pork. Tickets are $85 each.
Hard Rock Café
502 Texas, 713-227-1392
Living up to its name, these guys will rock in the New Year with a live performance by Vital. Packages include everything you could imagine — open bar, food and party favors. 9 p.m.
Hotel Derek
2525 W. Loop S., 713-961-3000
Extravagant is the only way to describe a New Year's celebration that includes a helicopter ride for two at midnight. They even include the dinner and overnight accommodations in this package. More conservative packages are also available and include champagne, strawberries and next-day brunch.
Hotel Icon
220 Main, 713-224-4266
Tonight this hotel has many packages to choose from. Spoil yourself rotten in the last moments of 2007 with the Iconic package, which includes a five-course dinner, live entertainment, drinks and a night spent in luxury.
Houston Marriott Westchase
2900 Briarpark Dr., 713-978-7400
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houwm-houston-marriott-westchase
Unmask the Eve is a masquerade-themed night of high-class entertainment. Special events include performances by Tabla Girl Tina Sugandh and DJ Rocky Rhodes. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Hotel Zaza
5701 Main, 713-526-1991
Experience one of Houston's newest and hottest hotels for New Year's Eve. DJ Hardware will be keeping the beat; party favors and a champagne toast will round out the night. You can fly up to heaven at the Monarch Terrace or go straight to hell in the Monarch Lounge.
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer, 713-524-7744
You know one of the best restaurants in town is going to have a killer menu tonight. Highlights include an avocado and mango salad, lobster tacos, scallops, beef tenderloin, rack of lamb and a coconut tart. There will be live music by Viento and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. $69 per person.
Hyatt Regency
1200 Louisiana, 713-654-1234
This four-floor party is one of the oldest, because they know how to do things right. A balloon drop and prime rib buffet are only two of the highlights. Fried Ice Cream will entertain with pop and rock music; Mary's Band will steam up the evening with Latin music; and DJ 33 1/3 will be in the lobby. Tickets available (without a room) for $79 per person.
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
7620 Katy Fwy., 713-333-8800
If you feel like laughing at someone and not getting beaten up for it, then check out Alonzo Bodden. He's a veteran comedian who's most recently been seen on NBC's Last Comic Standing. He performs tonight at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets to the late show will include admission, appetizer and champagne toast.
Indika
516 Westheimer, 713-524-2170
This modern Indian food restaurant wows food critics from coast to coast, including our own Robb Walsh. Tonight Anita Jaisinghani creates a six-course dinner with champagne and live music. 6:30 p.m. seating, $60; 9 p.m seating, $95.
Kubo's Sushi Bar & Grill
2414 University, 713-528-7878
Do you have any suggestions that don't cost an arm and a leg?
And how much did these venues pay for the free advertising?
So much for objective journalism.
Comment by Clarity — December 28, 2007 @ 12:38PM
I have so much stuff! What do I do with all of it?
These were the exact questions I was asking myself until I heard of this new service named Grand Slam Garage Sales. They’re fantastic! They run the whole garage sale hassle free. All there workers arrive on time, in uniform, and ready to work hard. GSGS sets up the sale on Friday, runs the entire sale on Saturday, and the best part; everything that isn’t sold in the sale is taken to goodwill! They charge a very reasonable base price of $450, considering they do it all, guarantee at least $50 to the customer, and normally make over $800 in a sale (meaning hundreds to the customer). Also, they offer 2 other services including the “Clean Sweep Item Removal Service” and the “Pinch Hit Pressure Washing.”
The garage sale they did for me generated $1,326 and I stayed inside watching TV during the sale and went over to a friend’s house! They really did it ALL…
Go to www.GrandSlamGarageSales.com and check it out for yourself!
Comment by Michelle Jones — January 14, 2008 @ 06:47PM