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New Year's Eve at Whisky River. Includes hors d'ouevres, a champagne toast, party favors and a continental breakfast. $25. Whisky River, 210 E. Trade St. (At the Epicentre.) www.whiskyrivercharlotte.com.
Dinners
New Year's Eve at Big Daddy's Burger Bar. Ring in the New Year with a burger, $3.50 Firefly Sweet Tea flavored vodka drinks and $3 bring-your-own mug beers, party hats and noisemakers. 11 a.m.- 12 a.m. Big Daddy's Burger Bar, 1626 East Blvd. 704-714-4888. www.bigdaddysburgerbar.com.
New Year's Eve at Caffe Siena. Four-course meal, full dinner menu and late-night menu offered. In addition, a live DJ from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. and complimentary champagne toast at midnight. For reservations, call 704-335-5400, ext. 458/459. $50. 5:30 p.m. Caffe Siena, 230 N. College St. 704-602-2750. www.caffesienacharlotte.com.
Cosmos Café. The night will feature a special menu, champagne and a guest DJ. Doors open at 5 p.m. $15 after 9 p.m. 300 N. College St. 704-372-3553. www.cosmoscafe.com.
New Year's Eve Dinner at Frankie's Italian Grille. Prix Fixe Dinner for two. $75. Call for reservations. Frankie's Italian Grille, 800 E. Morehead St. 704-358-0086.
New Year's Eve at Mama Ricotta's. Special menu, wine pairings and holiday cocktails. Mama Ricotta's, 601 S. Kings Drive. 704-343-0148. www.mamaricottasrestaurant.com.
New Year's Eve Celebration at McNinch House. Includes a seven-course dinner menu created by Chef Ellen Davis, champagne and party favors. Also, live music provided by jazz guitarist John Sharp. Reservations required. $89 (excludes alcohol, taxes and gratuity). Seatings at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. 511 North Church St. 704-332-6159. www.mcninchhouserestaurant.com or www.opentable.com.
New Year's Eve Dinner. Bring in the New Year with a five-course Chef's Tasting Dinner the "locavore" way with locally grown selections. Entrée items include petite filet, pork terrine, roasted chicken and a vegetarian selection. Dessert includes a Bosky Acres Farm Goat Cheesecake, and each couple will also receive a half bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne, along with a choice of wine pairings. $89 per person (excluding wine, tax and gratuity). Reservations are required. Ratcliffe on the Green, 435 S. Tryon St. 704-358-9898. www.ratcliffeonthegreen.com.
New Year's Eve at Ru San's. Offering a buffet special and all-you-can-eat sushi Japanese appetizer. $20.95 per person; $10.95 per child 12 and under. Ru San's, 2440 Park Road. 704-374-0008.
New Year's Eve at Villa Antonio. Both restaurant locations will have three seatings at 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. In addition, they will feature live music, a DJ and party favors at midnight. Call for reservations. Villa Antonio, 4707 South Blvd. 704-523-1594. 14825 John J. Delaney Drive. 704-369-5060. www.villaantonioballantyne.com.
Live Music
Rockin' New Year's Eve 2009. Live music with U-Phonik and DJ Tech Support, complimentary party favors and a countdown to the New Year. 18 and up. Tickets available at www.groovetickets.com or at the door. $15. Alley Cat, 314 N. College St. 704-375-2779. www.thealleycat.com.
The Avett Brothers with opening acts Jason Webly, Jessica Lea Mayfield and Paleface. Sold out show. 9 p.m. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
2009 New Year's Eve Bash. Music from DJ Daddy D and a live performance by Nashville R&B, soul artist Jonathan Super J. Champagne toast and giveaways presented by Precious Promotions. VIP includes valet parking, heavy hor 'd oeuvres, a champagne fountain, fireplace, party favors and an 8-by-10 photo. 21 and up. Dress code is enforced. No caps, jerseys, white Ts or tennis shoes allowed. For tickets, visit www.ticketannex.com. $40-$85. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Big Chill, 911 E. Morehead St. 704-347-4447. www.thebigchillcharlotte.com.
New Year's Eve at Boardwalk Billy's (University location). Featuring live music by Audacity, complimentary party favors, a champagne toast at midnight and $2 Miller Lite's. The restaurant also has a special deal ($99 for the night) with Hilton University Place. For more information, call 704-547-7444 and ask for "Elevator Home Rate." Boardwalk Billy's, 9005 J.M. Keynes Drive. 704-503-7427. www.boardwalkbillys.com.
New Year's Eve at Boardwalk Billy's (Crown Point location). Offers a champagne toast at midnight, $2 Miller Lite's, $2.50 Dos Equis drafts and live entertainment. 1636 Sardis Road North. 704-814-7427. www.boardwalkbillys.com.
2nd Annual New Year's Eve Blowout. Featuring a live music performance by Angie Aparo, $5,000 balloon drop in cash and prizes and a champagne toast. $10-$15. Buck Wild, 10008 University City Blvd. 704-595-0193. www.buckwild.net.
New Year's Eve at Cavemans Bar & Billiards. Offers a countdown until midnight with complimentary party favors, drink specials and a live performance by Sugar Smax at 10 p.m. 21 and up. Cavemans Bar & Billiards, 9229 Lawyers Road, Ste. 15. (Mint Hill) 704-573-1773. www.myspace.com/cavemansbarandbilliards.
New Year's Eve Island Party: Tikipalooza. Tropical-themed party with live tropical rock and reggae music by the Tsunami Wave Riders. $35 per person; $60 per couple. 6 p.m.-12 a.m. City Café, 128 S. Main St. (Mt. Holly) 704-822-1450.