the washington post friday, december 3, 2010 l
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NEW YEAR’S
EVE Many events require reservations or advance ticket purchases and may sell out — call before you go.
A HOT JAZZ NEWYEAR’S EVE Dec. 31 from 8 to 1. Presented by WAMU. Barbara Rosene and Her New Yorkers perform traditional big-band music. Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St. NW. 202-234-0700.
www.wamu.org. $250.
A JAZZ NEWYEAR’S EVE Dec. 31 at 7:30 and 9:30. Trumpeter Jon Faddis, accompanied by Grammy-nominated vocalist Nnenna Freelon, brings his big band to swing in the New Year. Kennedy Center, Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600. 800-444-1324.
www.kennedy-center.org. $65-$75.
ARTSPACE HERNDON’S NEWYEAR’S EVE OPEN HOUSE Dec. 31 from 9 to 1. From 9 to 10, a free family-friendly and alcohol-free event with a bonfire. From 10 to 1, Al Robertson and friends perform with a midnight champagne toast. ArtSpace, 750 Center St., Herndon. 703-956-6590.
www.artspaceherndon.com. $45 through Dec. 13. $50 after Dec. 13.
BALL IN THE MALL Dec. 31 from 9 to 1. Open bar, food, a band, a DJ and a Mall in Columbia time capsule in honor of the mall’s 40th anniversary. The Mall in Columbia, 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-730-3300.
www.columbia
foundation.org. $100.
BIG NIGHT D.C. NEWYEAR’S EVE Dec. 31 from 9 to 3. Fifteen themed party areas and five dance floors. Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor. 301-965-2800.
www.bignightdc.com. $119.99-$179.99.
BROOKSIDE GARDENS NEWYEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION Dec. 31 from 5:30 to 10. Bring the family to the Garden of Lights, and enjoy music and crafts. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 301-962-1400.
www.brooksidegardens.org. $25 per car.
DOWNTOWN COUNTDOWN Dec. 31 from 8:30 to 1:30. The Dan Band and Everclear perform. Four party areas. Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H St. NW. 202-582-1234.
www.downtowncount
down.net/washdc. $129-$175.
FIRST NIGHT ALEXANDRIA Dec. 31 at 7. Family-oriented, alcohol-free celebration in Old Town and Del Ray featuring 770 acts on 40 indoor stages, clowns and face- painters. Free shuttles. Midnight fireworks display. 703-746-3301.
www.firstnight
alexandria.org. $15-$20, children 12 and younger free.
FIRST NIGHT FREDERICKSBURG Dec. 31 at 6:30. Family-oriented, alcohol-free celebration at venues throughout Fredericksburg. 540-372-1086, Ext. 204.
www.firstnightfredericksburg.com. $5, children younger than 4 free.
FIRST NIGHT LEESBURG Dec. 31 at 6. More than 20 locations within walking distance of one another will host more than 100 shows. A Grand Illumination at the courthouse at 11:45. Downtown Leesburg. 540-338-4640. www.blue
mont.org. $10, $8 seniors, $3 ages 3 to 12.
FIRST NIGHT TALBOT Dec. 31 at 6. Family- oriented, alcohol-free celebration at venues in downtown Easton. 410-820-8822.
www.firstnighttalbot.com. $8-$10, students $4-$5, children younger than 5 free.
HEADLINERS BALL Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Mustangs perform. Open bar from 8 to 10, light snacks and champagne toast at midnight. Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-292-6100.
www.newseum.org. $150-$225.
MIDNIGHT AT 7 Dec. 31 from 5:45 to 8. Walk through 1.4 miles of light displays, then enjoy food, music and activities in a heated tent. Fireworks at 7. Symphony Woods, 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-740-7840. $20-$25, age 3 and younger free. Registration required.
MONTY ALEXANDER AND THE MICHAEL BOWIE BAND Dec. 31 at 6:30 and 10. Includes dinner. Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW (rear). 202-337-4141.
www.bluesalley.com. $100 for 6:30 show; $150 for 10 show.
NEWYEAR’S EVE CRUISE Dec. 31 at 8. Sail on either the Spirit of Washington or Odyssey, champagne toast at midnight,
party favors, entertainment and dancing. The Gangplank Marina, 600 Water St., SW. 866-306-2469. 202-554-5000. $199.90 on Odyssey; $169.90 on Spirit of Washington.
NEWYEAR’S EVE DINNER DANCE Dec. 31 from 8 to 2. Dinner and dancing with champagne at midnight. Cash bar. Hollywood Ballroom, 2126 Industrial Pkwy., Silver Spring. 301-622-5494.
www.hollywoodballroom.com. $65 before Dec. 15; $70 after Dec. 15; $75 at door.
NEWYEAR’S EVE GALA Dec. 31 from 8:30 to 1. To benefit Capital Hospice, open bar, silent auction, dinner and dancing. The Waterford at Fair Oaks, 12025 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy., Fairfax. 703-531-6209. $125.
NEWYEAR’S EVE IN ANNAPOLIS Dec. 31 at 3. The family-friendly festivities begin at 3. Fireworks at 7:30 and midnight. Susan Campbell Park at City Dock, Annapolis.
http://newyear.annapolis.gov. Free.
NEWYEAR’S EVE SPECTACULAR Dec. 31 from 9 to 12:30. The Motorettes, Baltimore’s Motown Sound, perform at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater. Fireworks at midnight. Inner Harbor, Pratt and Light streets, Baltimore. 877-225-8466.
www.charmcitycountdown.com. Free.
NEWYEAR’S EVE SWING DANCE Dec. 31 at 9. A family-friendly, alcohol-free event. Free swing dance lesson at 8 p.m. The Lush Life with Lynn McCune peforms. Glen Echo
Park, Spanish Ballroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. 202-244-2787. www.flying
feet.org. $25.
ROCKNOCEROS NEWYEAR’S EVE PARTY FOR KIDS Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Ring in the new year with a countdown and apple juice for all. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566.
www.jamminjava.com. $10.
THE SELDOM SCENE Dec. 31 at 8. With the Eastman String Band and Nora Jane Struthers. Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-549-7500.
www.birchmere.com. $39.50.
SNRG FIREDAY NEWYEAR’S EVE Dec. 31 at 8. Ticket includes admission to show, cocktail hour with appetizers, SNRG T-shirt, and a champagne toast. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566.
www.jamminjava.com. $30-$40.
TOP OF THEWORLD Dec. 31 from 9:30 to midnight. Countdown to 2011 from 27 stories up. DJ, food, beer, wine and a view of the Inner Harbor fireworks show. World Trade Center, Top of the World, 401 E. Pratt St., Baltimore. 410-837-8439. $100.
WOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE Dec. 31 at 9:30. A performance of “A Girl’s Guide to Washington Politics” followed by “Champagne and Tiaras” with hors d’oeurves, open bar and a champagne toast at midnight. Woolly Mammoth Theatre, 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939.
www.woollymammoth.net. $65-$75.
l Have burning questions (yet again) about what to do on New Year’s Eve? Check out next week’sWeekend section to help you map out your countdown to 2011.
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