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| Forty Twenty, with members, from left, Lern Tilton, Jon Bradley, J.J. King and David Wilson, will perform with the Killigans at Duffy's Tavern on New Year's Eve. (Courtesy photo) |
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Ground Zero's guide to New Year's Eve
BY JOEL GEHRINGER / Lincoln Journal Star
Thursday, Dec 29, 2005 - 08:18:13 pm CST
There’s no bigger day of the year for nightlife than New Year’s Eve. Sure, it’s a week and a day away, but you’ll want to make plans and reservations early. Here’s a quick look at some Lincoln events where you can ring in 2006 in style. Best of 2005: Movies | Music | Video games | Performing arts | Dining | GZO
Bob’s Tavern
Where: 6212 Havelock Ave.
What: music by The Victims
Cost: no cover, 21 and over
Info: 466-8863
Cheerleaders
Where: 5560 S. 48th St., Suite 4
What: Music by DFunk, prime rib dinner
Cost: $12 show only, $25 with dinner, $45 couples dinner package; reservations must be paid in advance
Info: 421-7992
Coyote Willys
Where: 2137 Cornhusker Highway
What: music by Blackwater
Cost: $10
Info: 474-9459
Duffy’s Tavern
Where: 1412 O St.
What: music by Forty Twenty, the Killigans
Cost: $8 advance, $12 day of show
Info: 474-3543
Earl’s Tavern
Where: 5555 Superior St.
What: music by Bare, party favors
Cost: no cover
Info: 466-3882
1st Avenue
Where: 2310 N. First St.
What: prime rib dinner, champagne, party favors, karaoke
Cost: $25.99 for a prime rib dinner for two
Info: 475-4600
First-Plymouth Congregational Church
Where: 2000 D St.
What: music by The Plymouth Brass
Cost: $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students
Info: 476-9933
Holiday Inn
Where: 141 Ninth St.
What: live DJ and dance
Cost: $10 per person
Info: 475-4011
Joyo Theater
Where: 6102 Havelock Ave.
What: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and live show, “The Strokes of Midnight”
Cost: $5, $1 for “survival kit”
Info: All ages (note: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show is R-rated”)
J.R.’s Down Under
Where: 3233½ S. 13th St.
What: music by Curb Stone, champagne, party favors
Cost: $10, 21 and over
Info: 423-6264
Knickerbockers
Where: 901 O St.
What: music by Electric Soul Method, Trial by Error, Skink
Cost: $5, 18 and over
Info: 476-6865
Libations
Where: 317 S. 11th St.
What: midnight breakfast buffet, champagne, party favors
Cost: $15 a couple, $10 single, 21 and over
Info: 477-3880
The Lodge at Wilderness Ridge
Where: 1800 Wilderness Ridge Place
What: music by The Fabtones
Cost: $75 a plate; make reservations in advance
Info: 434-5118
Mary’s Place
Where: 1920 W. O St.
What: music by Soul Dawg, champagne, party favors.
Cost: $15
Info: 434-3335
Parthenon
Where: 5500 S. 56th St.
What: music by Zorbas and performances by belly dancers Ashiya & Naajidah
Cost: make reservations in advance
Info: 423-2222
Pershing Center
Where: 226 Centennial Mall
What: music by the Wheezetones, cash bar, party favors, balloon drop
Cost: $9, 19 and over; tickets available through Ticketmaster or the Pershing Center box office
Info: 475-1212 (tickets), 441-8744 (info)
Pla Mor Ballroom
Where: 6600 W. O St.
What: pre-New Year’s Eve party with The Bobby Layne Orchestra (Dec. 30); New Year’s Eve party with Sandy Creek and Southern Cross
Cost: pre-New Year’s, $12.50 advance, $15 day of show, 21 and over; New Year’s Eve, $10
Info: 475-4030
Playmakers Bar & Grill
Where: 640 W. Prospector Ct.
What: music by Chronic Bliss
Cost: $7 advance, $10 at door, 21 and over
Info: 438-9300
P.O. Pears
Where: 322 S. Ninth St.
What: 25th anniversary New Year’s Eve Celebration with Gigglebox, champagne, balloon drop, party favors and prizes
Cost: $25 for two advance tickets, $15 each day of show
Info: 476-8551
Road House Bar & Grill
Where: 1501 Center Park Road Suite 300
What: music by The Coopers, champagne and party favors
Cost: $5
Info: 420-6262
Rococo Theatre
Where: 140 N. 13th St.
What: music by The Labels and DJ Craig Estudillo
Cost: $35 advance, $40 at the door; order tickets at www.rococotheatre.com
Info: 476-4467
Uncle Ron’s Wild West Saloon
Where: 340 W. Cornhusker Highway
What: music by Cactus Hill, champagne, party favors
Cost: $10, 21 and over
Info: 474-2332
Zoo Bar
Where: 136 N. 14th St.
What: music by The Mezcal Brothers, Billy Bacon and the Forbidden Pigs
Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the door, 21 and over
Info: 435-8754
Reach Joel Gehringer at 473-7254 or jgehringer@journalstar.com.
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