NEW YEAR’S EVE ENTERTAINMENT
HEADLINERS
AKON
11 p.m. Wednesday in the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $130-$180 (632-7600).
DAVID COPPERFIELD
4:30, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Hollywood Theatre at the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $99.25 (891-7777).
'AN EVENING WITH TONY ORLANDO'
Doors open at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $150, includes dinner, open bar, party favors and champagne toast at midnight (797-8055).
FERGIE AND SKIP MARTIN
Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Ballroom at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $75-$200 (414-9000). Fergie performs at 9:45 p.m. and Skip Martin performs at 10:45 p.m.
KID ROCK
10:30 p.m. Wednesday in The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, $130-$255 (942-7777).
SHA NA NA
7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Club at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road, $74.31 includes dinner at Gourmet Buffet, $99.86 includes dinner at Vino's Italian Restaurant, $138.19 includes dinner at Waverly's Steakhouse (507-5700).
'THAT'S ITALIAN' WITH DICK CONTINO, FRANKIE RANDALL, PETE BARBUTTI, VINNIE FALCONE AND GUEST JERRY VALE
7 p.m. Wednesday in the Ballroom at Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway, $27.45-$38.45 (856-5300).
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
THE CLYDESDALE, SALOON DOOR SLAMMERS, BLACK CAMARO
10 p.m. Wednesday at Bunkhouse Saloon, 124 S. 11th St., with a champagne toast at midnight (384-4536).
CRUSH
9 p.m. in the Showroom at Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, no cover charge, two drink minimum (367-7111).
ENVY
Doors open at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Access Showroom at Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, $44, includes champagne toast at midnight and a DJ; booth packages are available (547-5300).
ESCENCIA COLOMBIANA
11 p.m. Wednesday in the Royal Street Theater at Jerry's Nugget, 1821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, $10 with a two drink minimum, includes free party favors and champagne toast (399-3000).-
EVENFLOW
9 p.m. Wednesday at Cerveza Cantina at Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Drive (558-7000).
GREEDY GRETCHEN
9 p.m. Wednesday at Tailspin, 6295 S. Pecos Road (436-7925).
JOHNNY LEGEND & THE ROCKABILLY BASTARDS, TRAILER PARK CASANOVAS, THE VERMIN
10 p.m. Wednesday at Double Down Saloon, 4640 Paradise Road (791-5775).
NEXT MOVEMENT
10:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Showroom at the Plaza, 1 Main St., $20, includes one drink; VIP booths are available for $250 and include a bottle of liquor (386-2110).
NOCHES CALIENTE NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH CLAUDINE CASTRO
9 p.m. in the Arizona Ballroom at Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, $15 (367-7111).
NUFF SAID
9 p.m. Wednesday at Jack's Irish Pub at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. (221-6531).
OFF THE RECORD
9 p.m. Wednesday at Moondoggies Bar & Grill, 1750 S. Rainbow Blvd. (878-3392).
REVENTON DE ANO NUEVO WITH BANDA TIERRA SAGRADA
Doors open at 10 p.m. Wednesday in Club Tequila at the Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive, $28.50 (547-5300).
ROYAL PURPLE ROCKERS AND DARBY O'GILL & THE LITTLE PEOPLE
7 p.m. Wednesday in Quinn's Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson (617-7777).
THE RUFFNECKS
10 p.m. Wednesday at Hogs & Heifers Saloon, 201 N. 3rd St., featuring party favors and champagne toast (676-1457).
SRO FEATURING RICO DIAMANTE
8 p.m. Wednesday in Cabo Lounge at the Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive (631-7000).
STEEL PANTHER
11 p.m. Wednesday in Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, $56 (547-5300 for tickets, for booth and table reservations call 617-6805).
YELLOW BRICK ROAD
11 p.m. Wednesday in the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway, $39.50 (547-5300).
EVENTS
LAS VEGAS NEW YEAR 2009 FIREWORKS
The theme of this year's fireworks display is "Takin' It to the Streets" featuring classic rock and dance music. Fireworks will go off from the Mandalay Bay -- Convention Center Lot, Luxor parking lot, MGM Grand parking garage, Caesars Palace parking garage, Treasure Island/Mirage valet parking garage, Stratosphere parking garage, Las Vegas Convention Center -- Gold Parking Lot and under the canopy of Fremont Street Experience.
'NEW YEAR'S EVE LIVE'
Robbie Knievel will attempt a 200-foot jump over the volcano at The Mirage at approximately 9 p.m. Wednesday at 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is part of the New Year's Eve TV special hosted by Spike Feresten of "Talkshow with Spike Feresten" and Mark Thompson of "Hole in the Wall" and featuring "American Idol" winner David Cook and Scott Weiland scheduled to air on tape delay at midnight on KVVU-TV, Channel 5.
'ESPN'S RED BULL: NEW YEAR. NO LIMITS.'
Hosted by Joe Tessitore and televised live on ESPN at approximately 8 p.m. the event will feature motocross rider Robbie "Maddo" Maddison attempting to ascend from 120 feet to land on the top of the 97-foot replica Arc de Triomphe at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Maddison will then freefall 50 feet off the Arc to a ramp. And, Rhys Millen will attempt the first back flip off an off-road truck at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road.
FIREWORKS AT MONTELAGO VILLAGE
Presented at 9 p.m. Wednesday at 30 Strada di Villagio, Henderson (564-4766).
PARTIES
ALIANTE STATION
Scottsdale Ballroom: Old Vegas NYE Party featuring a Rat Pack Swing style band 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. The event will have buffet style food and bars, drawings and a champagne toast at 9 p.m. to celebrate New York's New Year's Eve, $67 through Monday, $87.90 (547-5300). ETA Lounge: live DJ 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Party favors and champagne at midnight throughout the casino at 7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas (692-7777).
BELLAGIO
The Bank: hosted by Usher with a countdown and champagne toast at midnight; doors open at 10 p.m. Wednesday; $150; table packages start at $250 with a minimum of four people (693-8300). Caramel Bar & Lounge: doors open at 5 p.m., $40, a table reservation is $150 per person with a minimum of six guests and includes a complimentary bottle of Dom Perignon at 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South (693-7111).
CAESARS PALACE
Pure: hosted by Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz with DJ Hollywood, $200, includes champagne toast and party favors, doors open at 8 p.m. Wednesday at 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South (731-7873).
EASTSIDE CANNERY
ONE SIX Sky Lounge: featuring a DJ, a view of the fireworks and a glass of wine at midnight Wednesday, $20.09, doors open at 5 p.m. at 5255 Boulder Highway (856-5457).
EXCALIBUR
Dick's Last Resort: featuring live music, jello shots at midnight, free lapdances and drink specials Wednesday at 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South (597-7991).
FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS
Margaritaville: featuring live music by Synergy, a DJ, balloon drop and Margarita toast, 9 p.m. Wednesday at 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $10 for women and $20 for men (733-3111).
FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE
"TributePalooza" featuring eight tribute bands performing songs from Aerosmith, Billy Joel, David Bowie, the Eagles, KISS, Queen, the Rolling Stones and U2; Riders of the Thunderdome's motorcycle show; the Viva Vision screen shows; and a fireworks display under the canopy. The event begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday downtown between Main Street and Las Vegas Boulevard. For ages 21 and up, admission is free for locals with Nevada ID and tickets are $20 for out-of-state visitors (877-834-2748).
HARD ROCK
Body English: New Year's Eve Bailout with DJ Benji Madden at 9 p.m. Wednesday will feature giveaways of $5,000 or $10,000 every hour from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are $150 per person which include one entry for giveaway. Table tickets are $350 per person with a minimum of six per table, plus two entries to giveaway per ticket. For ticket information contact BENewYears2009@hrhvegas.com. For table reservations call 693-4000. Wasted Space: New Year's Eve party at 9 p.m. featuring a countdown and concert by Pink and DJ Sid Vicious at 4455 Paradise Road. For ticket information contact NewYears2009@hrhvegas.com. For table reservations call 693-4040.
HARRAH'S LAS VEGAS
Carnaval Court: featuring live music by the Crashers and Band-She, 9 p.m. Wednesday at 3475 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $30, includes one free drink and in-and-out access until the party ends at 3 a.m. (369-5000).
LUXOR
LAX Nightclub: featuring a countdown by Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, DJ Casanova and a champagne toast at midnight, doors open at 10 p.m. Wednesday, $200, at 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South (262-4529). CatHouse: featuring a guest DJ, countdown and champagne toast at midnight; $100 in advance; $150 at the door (262-4228).
MANDALAY BAY
House of Blues Courtyard/Crossroads: featuring Purple Reign: The Prince Tribute, doors open at 10 p.m. Wednesday, $50 (632-7600). Mix: New Year's Eve Party doors open at 5 p.m., $150, includes view of the Strip fireworks (632-9526). J-Pop Lounge: live music by the Hipsters 6-9 p.m. and the Limit 10 p.m.-2 a.m. South Pacific Ballroom: New Year's Eve Party featuring dinner, live entertainment and an open bar at 8 p.m., $249, at 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South (632-7777).
MGM GRAND
Studio 54: featuring guest DJs, go-go dancers, balloon drop, confetti blasts and party favors with a complimentary open bar 9-11 p.m.; $100 in advance; $150 at the door; doors open at 9 p.m. Wednesday (891-7777). Tabú: Naughty New Year's Eve featuring DJ Jose 2 Hype and party favors with a complimentary champagne bar 9-11 p.m.; $150 in advance; $200 at the door; a limited number of tables are available; doors open at 9 p.m. at 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South (891-7129).
MIRACLE MILE SHOPS AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD
Krave: featuring Hex Hector, hosted by Britney Spears Impersonator Derrick Barry with a fire performance by Dr. Kairo, balloon drop with cash and prizes, champagne toast, stilt walkers, go-go dancers, snow machine and laser light show; doors open at 10 p.m. Wednesday; $40; $20 for locals; bottle services and tables available beginning at $500 (836-0830). Hawaiian Tropic Zone: featuring Jeremy Cornwell and DJ Fuzz Bubble and a view of fireworks; $50, includes complimentary appetizer buffet 8 p.m.-midnight; $125, includes an open bar 8-11 p.m.; VIP tables with a view of the Strip are available; doors open at 8 p.m. at 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South (731-4858).
THE MIRAGE
The Beatles Revolution Lounge: featuring DJ Trens and DJ Shane Thomas, a champagne toast and party favors; doors open at 10 p.m. Wednesday; $75 in advance; $100 at the door, includes VIP entrance and hosted bar 10 p.m.-midnight at 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South (692-8383). Jet: hosted by Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood with DVDJ Roonie G; $150, includes VIP entrance and a hosted bar 10 p.m.-midnight; table reservation packages start at $200 with a minimum of six people per group (693-8300).
MONTE CARLO
Diablo's Cantina: New Year's Eve Party starts at 8 p.m. Wednesday featuring the Dope MC's, view of fireworks, live entertainment and a Tequila toast at midnight; $125, includes open call package bar until 11 p.m., food stations and passed appetizers until midnight; VIP tables start at $200 (693-8300). Monte Carlo Brew Pub: doors open at 8 p.m.; featuring Zowie Bowie at 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.; $35, includes entry, passed appetizers until 11 p.m. and a champagne toast; $95 VIP admission, includes entry, open bar until 11 p.m., passed appetizers and a champagne toast; VIP table packages start at $200, at 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South (730-7332).
NEW YORK-NEW YORK
Brooklyn Bridge: Bridge Bash 2009 featuring DJ Chris Landry, go-go dancers, party favors and open bar 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday, $150 (740-6815). Coyote Ugly: featuring party favors and a champagne toast, $50, doors open at 6 p.m. at 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South (740-6815). ROK Vegas: New Year's Eve Party; $125, includes champagne toast; $200, includes open bar 9 p.m.-midnight and champagne toast (755-9395).
THE ORLEANS
Mardi Gras Ballroom: "A Buccaneer New Year" buffet dinner with the Swing Sisters at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, $69.95. Gourmet dinner with the Swing Sisters at 8:40 p.m., $139.95. The Prime Rib Loft: "Dance the Night Away" featuring a gourmet dinner, open bar, champagne toast, DJ and dancing at 9:30 p.m., $90, at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. (365-7111).
PALAZZO
Lavo Nightclub: hosted by Fergie with DJ Reach; an open bar, specialty cocktails and hors d'oeuvres 9-11 p.m.; a champagne toast at midnight; doors open at 9 p.m. Wednesday; $150; at 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South. For tickets call 414-9000, for table reservations call 388-8588.
PALMS
Rain Nightclub: Paul Oakenfold presents Perfecto with DJs Liquid Todd and the Funkler; doors open at 9 p.m. Wednesday; $125 in advance; $150 at the door, includes party favors. ghostbar: featuring view of fireworks, music by OB-One and Greg Lopez, a champagne toast and party favors; doors open at 8 p.m.; $225 in advance; $250 at the door, includes open bar and passed appetizers from 8-10 p.m. Moon Nightclub: featuring DJ R.O.B. and Mark Stylz; doors open at 9 p.m.; $175 in advance; $200 at the door, includes party favors. Playboy Club: hosted by Kid Rock featuring party favors and a champagne toast; doors open at 8 p.m.; $200 in advance; $250 at the door, includes open bar and passed appetizers 8-10 p.m. A limited number of VIP Packages are available for $475 at 4321 W. Flamingo Road (942-7000).
PARIS LAS VEGAS
Risqué: featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Spin Diesel, DJ Mark Mac, DJ Crime and DJ Poun, a view of the fireworks, midnight toast, passed hors d'oeuvres, a live feed of a performance by Travis Barker and DJ AM and live feeds of celebrations from other cities; doors open at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; $200 at 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South (946-4589).
PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT
Prive: hosted by Denise Richards with music by DMC; $200, includes VIP access and an open bar 9 p.m.-midnight; VIP table packages are also available at 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South (523-6002).
RIO
VooDoo Lounge: DJ Guy Williams with live music by V51; doors open at 8 p.m. Wednesday; $200; table packages start at $1,500 and include table, admission and liquor with mixers (777-6875). iBar: featuring Video DJs, flair bartenders and I-Girls; doors open at 8 p.m.; $200; table packages start at $400 at 3700 W. Flamingo Road (777-7777).
SANTA FE STATION
Chrome Showroom: Blast from the Past New Year's Eve Bash with DJ Toast; doors open at 10 p.m. Wednesday; $28.50 in advance; $40 at the door (547-5300). Stoney's North Forty: doors open at 9 p.m.; featuring a midnight balloon drop and champagne toast; $25 in advance; $35 at the door at 4949 N. Rancho Drive (435-2855).
SOUTH POINT
Grand Ballroom: doors open at 11 a.m. Wednesday for New Year's Eve at noon with Le Voci: Vegas featuring a champagne toast and party favors, $25. Doors open at 8 p.m. for An Evening with Tony Orlando, $150, includes dinner, open bar, party favors and a champagne toast. Sonoma Ballroom: doors open at 9 p.m. for the New Year's Eve Dance Party featuring Joshua Tree with DJ D-Double, $90, includes open bar until midnight, party favors and champagne toast. Showroom: doors open at 9:30 p.m. for Salsa in the Showroom with the Michito Sanchez Orchestra, $40-$60 includes two drinks, party favors and a champagne toast at 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South (796-7111).
STRATOSPHERE
The Twilight Room Party on Level 104: featuring a DJ, open bar, four-course dinner, view of fireworks, party favors and champagne toast, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday, $250. The Romance Lounge Party on Level 107: featuring the William Moran Band, a countdown, balloon drop, party favors, view of fireworks and champagne toast, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $99. Indoor Observation Deck Party on Level 108: featuring a DJ, open bar, party favors, hors d'oeuvres, view of fireworks, unlimited thrill ride admission and champagne toast, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $175. C-Bar: featuring party favors and a champagne toast at midnight, free. Images Lounge: featuring music by Frankie Moreno Band 4-9 p.m., and Front Page 9:30 p.m.-4 a.m., party favors and a champagne toast, free. Crazy Armadillo: featuring a DJ 8 p.m.-5 a.m., at 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South (380-7711).
SUNCOAST
Showroom: New Year's Eve at Noon with Shades of Sinatra, $22, includes champagne toast, doors open at 11 a.m. Wednesday. New Year's Eve party featuring Chaze, doors open at 8 p.m., $33, includes champagne toast and balloon drop at 9090 Alta Drive (636-7075).
TEXAS STATION
South Padre: New Year's Eve with DJ Jackie Christie at 9 p.m. Wednesday, $12 in advance, $20 at the door at 2101 Texas Star Lane (547-5300).
TREASURE ISLAND
Christian Audigier the Nightclub: featuring a view of the Strip fireworks, champagne toast, party favors and a countdown with Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt; $150; tables packages are available; doors open at 10 p.m. Wednesday (894-7580). Mist: New Year's Eve celebration; doors open at 5 p.m.; $30, includes VIP admission, at 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South (894-7111).
THE VENETIAN
Tao Nightclub: hosted by Carmen Electra featuring DJ Vice; an open bar, specialty cocktails, sushi and hors d'oeuvres 9-11 p.m.; a champagne toast at midnight; doors open at 9 p.m. Wednesday; $150, at 3377 Las Vegas Blvd. South. For tickets call 414-9000, for table inquiries call 388-8588.
SHOWS
CRISS ANGEL: 'BELIEVE'
5 and 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Criss Angel Believe Theatre at Luxor, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $79.40-$179.50 (262-4400).
'BLUE MAN GROUP'
4 and 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Blue Man Group Theater at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $76.50-$126 (414-7469).
CARROT TOP
7 p.m. Wednesday in the Atrium Showroom at Luxor, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $57.95-$68.95. No one younger than 18 will be admitted (262-4400).
'FANTASY'
9 p.m. Wednesday in the Atrium Showroom at Luxor, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $53-$68.40, no one younger than 18 will be admitted (262-4400).
'KA'
4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Ka Theatre at the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $86.90-$176 (891-7777).
'LE REVE'
7 p.m. Wednesday in the Wynn Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $108.90-$196.90 (770-9966).
'LEGENDS IN CONCERT'
7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Imperial Theater at Imperial Palace, 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $49.95-$59.95 (794-3261).
'LOVE'
4 and 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Love Theatre at The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $119.90-$176 (792-7777).
'MGM GRAND'S CRAZY HORSE PARIS'
7 and 9:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Crazy Horse Paris Theatre at the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $53.50-$63.50, no one younger than 18 will be admitted (891-7777).
'MYSTERE'
4:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Mystere Theatre at Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $66-$115.50 (800-392-1999).
'O'
4 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Theatre at Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $113.85-$176 (693-7722).
'TOURNAMENT OF KINGS'
6 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in King Arthur's arena at Excalibur, 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $58.24 for the 6 p.m. show and $85.46 for the 8:30 p.m. show which includes party favors and a champagne toast (597-7600).
'ZUMANITY'
6 and 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Zumanity Theatre at New York-New York, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $75.90-$152.90 (740-6815).
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