New Year's Eve Listings

Note: All events are on December 31, unless otherwise noted.

Aqua

521 N. College St., 704-377-9962

Theme: “James Bond.” Frolic. Fire. Friction & Bond girls. Doors open at 9pm. $10 cover.

Amos’ Southend

1423 S. Tryon St., 704-377-6874

Jupiter Coyote w/ Beth Wood & Cast Iron Filter. $20 advance/$25 at the door. Doors open at 8:30pm. Call for more information.

Bar Charlotte (704-342-2557), Dixie’s Tavern (704-374-1700), Have a Nice Day Cafe (704-373-2233), The Hut (704-374-0488). 300 Block of N. College St. and E. 7th St. “Red, White & Blue 2002.” Admission to get into all four clubs on New Year’s Eve. $25 in advance, $30 on the day of.

La Bibliotheque

1901 Roxborough Rd., 704-365-5000

New Year’s package includes: five course dinner, a glass of champagne, music, and party favors. Special, early and late sittings available. $69 per person.

Big Chill

911 E. Morehead St. 704-347-4447

New Year’s Eve package that includes: One bottle of champagne per couple, party favors, balloon drop at midnight, entertainment, and valet parking. $125 per person. The “Mini package” includes: One glass of champagne at midnight for a toast, light hors d’oeuvres, party favors, live entertainment, and a balloon drop at midnight. Standing room only. Entrance after 10pm. $35 per person. A special menu will also be available.

Bistro 100

100 N. Tryon St., 704-344-0515

Ringing in the New Year with a special evening of food and wine. Menu will feature dishes considered the best from their past 10 years in Charlotte. Included will be a special selection of appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts. Everything will be served a la carte and wine suggestions will be offered with each dish.

Capital Grille

201 N. Tryon St., 704-348-1400

In addition to the regular dinner menu will be a surf & turf special for $45.95, a stone crab claw appetizer for $7.50 per claw, and a champagne toast for $5 per person (if they choose). Will have complimentary hats, noisemakers, etc. Reservations are required and taken from 5pm-11pm.

Chaos and Jordan’s Bar and Grill

433 E. Trade St., 704-372-3700

Enjoy two party atmospheres with the new Chaos high energy dance club. Award winning DJs Jody and Jus Chris will spin a mix of favorite club hits and at Jordan’s downstairs, DJ Christian will spin the best of the retro 80s. Also enjoy billiards, a full service dinner menu or just munchies throughout the night. $10 cover. Free party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets available at the door. 8pm-3am. Ages 18 & up for ladies, 21 & up for guys.

Charlotte Repertory Theatre

Booth Theater, Performing Arts Center, 704-372-1000

Second annual New Year’s Eve fundraising gala will feature Murder at the Booth II: Murder Gras. Written by Will Culp and directed by Roger Durrett, it is an original and interactive murder mystery involving prominent members of the community and selected guests. Three ticket choices available. $85 per person: includes valet parking, heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages and the Mardi Gras Murder Mystery performance. $115 per person: includes all of the above plus a private post-show party at Bistro 100 complete with jazz entertainment, fruit/cheese/dessert buffet, midnight champagne toast, a deluxe coffee bar and party favors. $295 per couple including all of the above plus an overnight stay for two at the Charlotte Marriott City Center Hotel, plus parking and 2pm late check-out on New Year’s Day For tickets, call 704-372-1000.

Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra

Belk Theater, Performing Arts Center, 704-846-2788

Join Maestro Albert E. Moehring, Music Director/Conductor as he conducts the 75 piece Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra in a special New Year’s concert. Les Marple performs the music of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. The Charlotte City Ballet will be dancing to the music of Johann Strauss and the Eddie Mabry dancers will also be performing. Saturday, January 5 at 8pm in Belk Theater at the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15-$35 and may be purchased by calling from 9am to 5pm.

Children’s Theatre

1017 Morhehead St., 704-332-4838

“Children’s New Year’s Eve with Thomas Moore.” Professional and amateur musicians and dancers of all ages will perform in this hour-long variety show. 11am and 1pm. Tickets $6 for children under 12, $8 general admission. They can be purchased at Black Forest Books and Toys at 115 Cherokee Rd.

Cibi

1601 E. 7th St., 704-344-0844

Two seatings: $65 per person: Five course meal and bottle of wine included. Seating between 6 and 6:30 pm (no later than 6:30), entertainment starts at 7pm.

$125 per person: Five course meal. Also includes drinks (all), champagne, and party favors. Entertainment starts at 10pm. Bar closes at 1am.

Cino Grille

6401 Morrison Blvd, 704-365-8226

Special New Year’s menu will include: Choice of appetizer, salad, entree and dessert. Hipshack will play from 7pm-12:30am. Seatings available for 5:30pm, 7:30pm, 10pm. $50 per person. Call for reservations.

The Comedy Zone

Corner of 8th and College St., 704-348-4242

Laugh into 2002. $50 show includes: Kevin Hughes & Dave Tucker headlining, party favors upon leaving, and free 2002 Comedy Zone passes. $75 show includes: all of the above as well as a souvenir champagne glass, the countdown, and a breakfast buffet after the show.

Cosmos Cafe

300 N College St., 704-372-3553

2002 New Year’s Eve Celebration. Regular menu served plus dinner features prepared by executive Chef Mark Hibbs. No reservations. Open at 5pm. No cover charge from 5pm until 9pm. After 9pm a $20 cover charge required.

Coyote Joe’s

4621 Wilkinson Blvd., 704-399-4946

New Year’s Eve bash featuring great live music with the Deryl Perry band plus noisemakers, party favors, and champagne at midnight. Come early and party all night long. $7 admission.

The Hilton-Charlotte University Place

8629 JM Keynes Dr., 704-547-7444

“Gold Package” includes deluxe guest room accommodations, a spectacular buffet dinner, a ballroom celebration, and a New Year’s Day breakfast buffet. $299.95 per couple. “Entertainment Package” includes 3 hour open bar, live entertainment, commemorative party favors, a champagne toast and a balloon drop. $59.95 per person. “Lake Front Restaurant Dinner” includes a four course meal, a bottle of specialty wine, and jazz entertainment. $49.95 per person.

Ibiza

1-77 & Carowinds Blvd., 803-547-4808

New Year’s Eve Bash. Three bands, buffet, free draft beer, and a champagne toast. Tickets are on sale; call for more details.

Jubilate

Charlotte Coliseum, 704-357-4801

New Year’s Eve Celebration with performances by The Gaither Vocal Band, The Martins, The Talley trio and others. Tickets are $16.50, $18.50, and $28.50. Call for more details.

Latorre’s

118 W. 5th St., 704-377-4448

Will offer a feature five-course dinner in addition to the regular menu. Each course paired with a glass of wine selected by Latorre’s executive chef. Entertainment provided by Lizzette and DJ Boriqua, who will play Salsa and Latin House until 3am. Dinner and wine will be $80 per person and includes admission to the New Year’s dance party. Admission to the dance party only is $10 in advance, $15 at the door and includes complimentary champagne at midnight, party favors. Reservations recommended.

Liquid Lounge

127 W. Trade St., 704-374-0111

New Year’s celebration will include: Party favors, free champagne and a breakfast buffet at 2:30. Music by DJ Matt Bolick. Tickets in advance, $35.

Melting Pot

901 S. Kings Dr., 704-334-4400

New Year’s celebration includes: five course menu for two people, a bottle of champagne, a jar of chocolate fondue to take home, and a drawing where every couple will win something. $150 per couple.

Mojo

1812 Montford Dr., 704-523-0474

Open New Year’s Eve starting at 7pm. A three course meal will be served for $19.95 to include a choice of soup or salad, fish or chicken or beef or vegetarian, and dessert. Music begins at around 10:30pm. Midnight toast.

Monticello Uptown Restaurant and Bar

237 N. Tryon St. located in the Dunhill hotel, 704-332-4141

Two New Year’s Eve packages. $65 per person: 5 course dinner & champagne toast. 6pm-8pm seatings. $90 per person: 7 course dinner, live entertainment, Dom Perignon toast & party favors. 8:30pm-11pm seatings. Special room rates available. Free valet parking. Call for more information.

Mythos

300 N. College St., 704-375-8765

Theme of the night: “Oxygen.” It’s another year. Just breathe. Cocktails and champagne served. Music performed by Kevin Aviance: singer, performer, actor, friend of Madonna and Junior Vasquez and bald drag queen extraordinaire. Doors open at 9pm. $25 cover.

Old Courthouse Theatre, Inc

Concord NC, 704-788-2405

“Annual New Year’s Eve Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre” OCT’s annual fund raiser on New Year’s Eve at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway Smith Tower 5th floor ballroom. Beginning at 8pm with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar followed by dinner with either beef, chicken, or vegetarian entree, dessert, wine, tea, or coffee with dinner, party favors, and champagne at midnight. There will be music for dancing. Tables seat 8-10. Reservations are $110 for couple and $55 for singles. Call OCT at 704-788-2405 or fax 704-782-1713 anytime. Include your name, telephone number, mailing address, entree choice, number in your party and their names if arriving separately. Deadline for reservations is December 27.

Palladian Bistro

127 N. Tryon St., 704-576-0146

New Years Eve package includes: a complimentary buffet and a free champagne toast. $25 per person. VIP package: limited # available. $50 per person.

Pine Room

121 W. Trade St., 704-347-8947

2002 New Year’s Special. Menu includes an appetizer, salad, three choices of entrees, and a dessert. A bottle of wine will also be served to each couple. Two seatings at 7pm and 9pm. $110 per couple. Call for reservations.

Pre-New Year’s Bash

Mallard Creek Recreation Center, 2530 Johnston-Ohler Rd., 704-336-2475

Mecklenburg County, 4-H Youth Development and the Park and Recreation Department are sponsoring an alcohol-free Pre-New Year’s Bash on Saturday, December 29 for food, fun and fellowship. Will take place from 7pm-10pm at the Mallard Creek Recreation Center. A DJ will be there and Kiss 95.1 will broadcast the festivities. For anyone ages 12-18. $3 per person, casual dress.

The Rheinland Haus

2418 Park Rd., 704-376-3836

Cline McGee, pianist, will perform from 6pm-8pm, Flatwood & Rooster from 8pm – midnight. Set menu will include: Austrian Cream Cheese Chicken, Grilled Salmon, Rouladen, Wiener Schnitzel, Prime Rib and Pork Tenderloin. A Vegetarian Portabella Pasta will also be available. All meals include a salad, potato, vegetable and a champagne toast. $21 per person. Call for reservations.

Rhino Bar

214 N. Church St., 704-358-3788

Charlotte’s most exclusive New Year’s Party. Cherry Bomb will be performing. Luxurious dessert bar accessible until 11pm. Champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 8pm. $20 members, $25 non-members. Includes new 2002 Rhino Bar Membership Card.

Rock-N-Java

4369 S. Tryon St., 704-527-3833

New Year’s Eve Bash will include heavy hor d’oeuvres and drinks in a non-alcoholic and smoke free Christian environment. Featuring Deejay Mighty Man Mike spinning Christian dance music. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 8pm-2am. Call for more details.

Salamandra

300 E. Morehead St., 704-334-2655

New Year’s Eve Party: Party favors, noise makers, and a champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 9pm. $10 cover.

Sonoma

12 W. Trade St., 704-377-1335

Special menu on New Year’s Eve, featuring most popular dishes.

Swing 1000

1000 Central Ave., 704-334-4443

Varga Lounge

305 W. 4th St., 704-338-1440

Marc Jacobs, Dave Steffes, and Kaney Davis present “New Years Eve: A Celebration of Life.” Will include an open bar (excludes champagne), special guest DJ’s, and a champagne toast at midnight. Starts at 9pm. $75 per person. dress: semi-formal. Call for reservations.

Visulite Theatre

1615 Elizabeth Ave., 704-358-9200

New Year’s Eve celebration including complimentary champagne, a full open bar, party favors, light and heavy hors d’oeuvres, and door prizes. Blue Dogs will be performing. $50 in advance, $60 the day of. *

This article appears in Dec 29, 2001 – Jan 4, 2002.