Parties, Dining & Shows in Las Vegas

For Monday December 31, 2007

It's the Party of the Year! The Fremont Street Experience Counts Down to 2008 - The Doobie Brothers are "Taking It To The Streets" of Downtown Las Vegas as the Bangles turn New Year's Eve into "Manic Monday" Las Vegas' famed Fremont Street Experience is ready for a smash New Year's Eve celebration with headliners the Doobie Brothers and the Bangles at America's Party Live in Concert. Tickets are on sale now for $60 per person & can be purchased by calling 877-834-2748 or visiting www.vegasexperience.com.  Revelers are invited to celebrate the final hours of 2007 in true Las Vegas fashion at the city's one-stop entertainment venue. The night will be filled with music as a selection of live bands join the Doobie Brothers and the Bangles to rock the crowd. The street will be packed with action while the Riders of the Thunderdome thrill with their Globe of Death motorcycle show and the giant Viva Vision screen dazzles with a light and sound extravaganza 90 feet above the street. The five blocks of the fabulous Fremont Street Experience, home to 10 legendary casinos, will be transformed into the biggest private party in town.  "Downtown's New Year's Eve celebration is the party of the year. Nothing can compare to standing beneath 12.5 million lights with the classic Las Vegas neon flashing ... The party will stretch for four blocks under the giant Viva Vision screen as the Doobies and the Bangles crank out hit after hit Tickets are $60 each +tax & fee. Must be 18 years old

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Sonny Charles & The Checkmates at the Rampart Casino
New Year’s Eve performance will honor Sweet Louie

The Rampart Casino will ring in the new year with a New Year’s Eve concert by Sonny Charles & The Checkmates. This show will pay tribute to the late, great Sweet Louie. The show will be held at Addison’s Lounge inside the Rampart Casino on Monday, December 31. The show begins at 9 p.m. $10 admittance at the door.
 
Winners of numerous “Best Lounge Act” awards in Las Vegas, Sonny Charles & The Checkmates continue to entertain, mesmerize, charm and delight their audiences with a performance that transports them back and forth in time with hits from the '60's, '70's, '80's, '90's, and the contemporary current decade of 2000. They sing the soulful, legendary tunes of Motown, Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues and the romantic soothing sounds of the ballads for which they are famous.

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Paris and Nicky Hilton will celebrate New Year's Eve on the Strip at the LAX Nightclub inside the Luxor and lead the countdown to 2008 with a club-wide champagne toast at midnight.  LAX opens at 10 p.m., call 702-280-3600. 

At The Joint Concert Venue in the Hard Rock on New Year's Eve, American alternative rock band 3 Doors Down will perform at 9 p.m.  The band has sold more than 12 million albums since their debut in 2003.  Tickets start at $89.50, call 702-474-4000.

Also in the Hard Rock at AJ's Steakhouse,  Richard Cheese & Lounge Against the Machine will bring in the new year at 11:30 p.m. with their swanky lounge music style playing popular rap, rock, metal and pop songs.  Against the Machine is a cover band and comedy act from Los Angeles that has gained increasing popularity since 2000.  The band is currently in the midst of their 2007/2008 worldwide "Drinkchronicity/Farewell Tour."  Tickets start at $65.

At South Point New Year's Eve will get started early with the Las Vegas Tenors performing in the Grand Ballroom at noon with a champagne toast.  Tickets are $20.  There will also be a $25,000 New Year's Eve bingo session starting at 9:30 p.m.  Buy-in will be $50.

Other New Year's Eve entertainment at the South Point will include dinner and dancing in the Grand Ballroom with Debbie Reynolds (tickets $140); Salsa in the

Showroom with The Michito Sanchez Orchestra and a Latin dance party at 9:30 p.m. (tickets $50 with two drinks included); and a dance party in the Sonoma Ballroom with the Whip-Its at 9 pm. with an open bar until midnight (tickets $90).

Sushi Roku invites guests to create a start to 2008 with New Year's Eve specialty menus and a night overlooking the fireworks on the Las Vegas Strip.  The Japanese restaurant on the Strip is offering a five-course menu for $90 and a six-course menu for $150 on Dec. 31.  Both meals include party favors and a champagne toast at midnight; call 702-733-7373.

The Spiedini restaurant at the JW Marriott resort in the northwest part of the valley will feature a special New Year's Eve dinner from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Dec. 31.  Cost is $75, call 702-869-8500.

The Light Group will present special New Year's Eve celebrations at its exclusive nightlife and restaurant properties.  For New Year's Eve reservations, call 702-693-8300. Additionally, The Light Group will unveil The Bank at Bellagio, a new nightclub raising the bar for the ultra-luxe nightlife experience.  Tickets are $250 per person.

JET Nightclub will host an upscale James Bond-themed soiree where guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite Bond character.  The club's sexy staff will dress as classic Bond pin-up girls.  For the countdown, acclaimed DVDJ Roonie G will present an exclusive Bond-themed audio/visual midnight set.  Individual tickets are $200 with VIP entrance and a hosted bar from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. included.  

STACK Restaurant & Bar, the new-age steakhouse, will present a dinner gala perfect for an early meal or a final New Year's Eve destination.  The cost is $125 per person (minimum two guests) for a four-course pre-set New Year's Eve gala dinner with a champagne toast at midnight.  Reservation times: 8:30, 9, 9:30 and 10 p.m.  A la Carte and four-course gala menu reservations are also offered at 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. 

The Light Group is offering two-tiered packages which include a four-course dinner at STACK and nightclubbing at JET at the Mirage from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.   The Mirage Silver Package is $295 per person (minimum two guests).

Tickets for Caramel Bar & Lounge at Bellagio are $40 and a light fare menu will be offered from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

FIX Restaurant & Bar at Bellagio will offer a four-course pre-set New Year's Eve gala dinner and toast at midnight.  Cost is $325 per person (minimum two guests).

Also, The Light Group's new Diablo's Cantina located Strip-front at Monte Carlo will offer a great Strip fireworks view and entertainment on the outdoor second floor stage.  KVBC Channel 3 will be broadcasting the festivities all evening live from Diablo's open-air patio.  Tickets are $50 and include VIP admission and complimentary appetizers from 8 p.m. to midnight. 

Beginning Friday, Dec. 28 through Monday, Dec. 31, Studio 54 inside the MGM Grand will ring in 2008 with New Year's soirees.  On Dec. 28, Hip-hop pioneer KRS-ONE, who has been dubbed "The Teacha," will kick-off the weekend with a live performance.  Cover is $30 for men/ $20 for women. 

On Dec. 29, Studio 54 will host the official UFC 79 Liddell vs. Silva After-Fight Party following the mega-fight at Mandalay Bay with light heavyweight champion, Chuck Liddell.  Cover is $40 for Men/$30 for Women; concierge pass $50.

On Dec. 31, Studio 54 will present its 10th annual New Year's Eve Gala that includes an open bar from 9 to 11 p.m. and complimentary champagne from 9 p.m. to midnight.  The countdown will include a balloon drop and confetti blast at midnight.  Tickets can be are $200 or $250 at the door. 

Krug Champagne Lounge at Head Candy offers ultimate New Year's Eve experience for discerning partygoers. The newest ultralounge in Las Vegas has partnered with the world's most discerning champagne house to present the Krug Lounge at Head Candy, the ultimate New Year's Eve experience. Each guest of the Krug Lounge at Head Candy will also receive complimentary access to the 2,500 sq. ft. Strip-side patio at Trader Vic's, allowing partygoers to venture outdoors and join in the midst of the New Year's fray. For complete package details, pricing and reservations, the public may call 702.405.4700 or visit www.headcandylv.com.  Prices and package details are subject to change without notice.

Just Jazz Hosts Intimate 2006 New Years Party - Blocks Away From The Strip Fireworks Just Jazz, The hippest Old-School intimate, speak easy jazz club in Las Vegas, Is celebrating New Years 2008 with a intimate evening of elegant sophistication Located at 1000 East Sahara Avenue (just one block west of Maryland Parkway)

Cocho Arbe, a true genius of Jazz will be entertaining as he rings in the New Year with his quartet, they will be featuring the soft and sultry sophisticated vocal talent of Joyce Simpson. The evening includes a two hour selected open bar, complimentary Champagne Toast Catered gourmet hors d'oeuvre's, including desert and much more!  The price is $250 per couple or $150 per person, with group discounts available.  "We have the perfect view to see the Las Vegas fireworks" said spokesperson Mark Stewart." Our patrons will be able to enjoy a intimate atmosphere yet be a part of the big show on the strip" added Stewart. Christmas and other holiday reservations are being accepted reservations can be made by contacting the club at  (702)650-0342 or emailing pmarrone@justjazz.com