Can you believe it? Only 4 days until 2010.
Where did 2009 go?
Well, at least we can ring the new year in right with some great Bixby Knolls New Year’s Eve parties.
Here’s a short list of Bixby Knolls spots to check out.
Thursday, December 31st:
The Queen Mary: The Queen Mary is hosting five musically themed parties — big band, Latin Salsa, swing, jazz and DJs. At midnight, guests will have the best view of the New Year’s Eve fireworks. Tickets cost $89 per person. For details call 877-847-1894 or visit www.queenmary.com.
Ristorante Da Vinci: 2801 E Spring St., Long Beach. New Years Eve Celebration starting at 5:30pm. Dinners range from: $20.00-$75.00. Get 3 or 5 course meal options by Chef Gotti, live entertainment, dancing, and a midnight champagne toast! For more information call(562) 685-8111 or visit the website http://www.davincilb.com/
The Petroleum Club: 3636 Linden Avenue, Long Beach. Enjoy snacks, drinks and dancing at this Bixby Knolls party. Live music is provided by the MP Triple J Band. Admission is $20 at the door. The party is also a fundraiser for the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association to help pay for the Big Red Bus at the First Fridays art walk events. For tickets, visit www.mptriplej.com.
Hotel Maya: 1950’s Havana style celebration with a special Cuban-themed dinner ($55-75) and Havana Nights Fiesta ($60-80) featuring the band Venus Infers and DJ Goldfinger. And 10% of tickets sales go to the Museum of Latin American Art. For information call (562) 481-3900 or visit the website at www.hotelmayalongbeach.com.
The Majestic: The 7th Annual New Year’s Eve Yacht Party 2010. Tickets start at $165. The party takes place in Long Beach Harbor aboard The Majestic, a 140-foot 3-level luxury yacht with 2 separate dance areas. Call 800-985-9072 or visit www.unseenproductions.com for information.
Michael’s On Naples: Featuring Southern California’s hottest young chefs preparing a buffet or sit-down dinner. Priced at $110 per person, the sit-down dinner begins at 7 p.m. The buffet begins at 8:30 p.m. and is $75 per person. Space is limited and reservations are strongly recommended (562) 439-7080 or visit www.michaelsonnaples.com.
George’s Greek Cafe: My Big Fat Greek New Year’s Eve Party with two different seating times: 5:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The dinner includes a four-course meal and champagne toast. All reservations must be pre-paid by visiting www.georgesgreekcafe.com or calling (562) 433-1755 (Belmont Shore) or (562) 437-1184.
Alegria Cocina Latina: 115 Pine Ave., Long Beach. New Years Eve Dance Party Starting at 9:00pm. Tickets are $65.00 for dinner, music, champagne, dancing and more. Alegria Cocina has one heckuva New Years Party planned. For more information call (562) 436-3388 or visit the website at http://www.alegriacocinalatina.com/site/?id=1
And for the kids:
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site: 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach. Kid’s Rancho Adventure Tour starting at 4:15pm. Tickets are $3.00. Bring the kids out for an adobe adventure at the Rancho. Please RSVP by calling (562) 570-1755 or visiting: http://www.rancholoscerritos.org/
El Dorado Nature Center: 7550 E Spring Street, Long Beach. Come out for Winter Break Fun Days starting at 9:30am. Admission is $10.00. Bring the kids out for a day of learning and fun. Let the little ones enjoy fun and games in the 100 acre wildlife park! For more information call (562) 570-1745 or visit: http://www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter/
Before heading out to hit one of these parties, it’s best to call ahead and see if you need to make a reservation.
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