New Year's Eve Guide

Ring in 2010 by attending a party hosted by a legendary venue that has successfully influenced New York City’s nightlife. At first glance, Providence in Manhattan resembles another swanky lounge for socialites, but it has a rich, colorful history, making it the perfect place to begin a new decade. Providence started off as a Baptist church during the Roaring 20s, then transforming into the world-famous Media Sounds Studios, followed by celebrity hot spot Le Bar Bat in the 90s. Celebrities, including Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, and Aerosmith have either had a scandalous night out here or recorded one of their many influential hits. Today, Providence is recognized as Midtown’s premier high energy mega lounge, located just steps away from Central Park and “the greatest outdoor New Year’s Eve party in the world,” also known as Times Square. If you’re an avid music lover or just want to add a touch of the dramatics to your New Year’s Eve night, then Providence is a must-stop for your first weekend of 2010.

For New Year’s Eve 2010, Providence is paying tribute to the past, while welcoming the future, by unveiling an art installation with original and commemorative album covers from the famous tunes recorded on site, but this is only the beginning of this extravagant, lavish, and captivating bash. The bar, restaurant, lounge, and nightclub boasts a fireplace to canoodle with sexy singles, a five hour premium open bar, a scrumptious mini buffet, live feed of Times Square, and a world renowned DJ spinning sets of hip-hop, rock, 80s, dance, and more. Just when many parties are beginning to die out, stay until 3AM when Providence will grant patrons access to their secret after party. Enjoy the beginning of 2010 at Providence, a giant, sultry, high energy party spot that’s only getting started on making history.

Downtown Manhattan is huge when it comes to nightlife. The streets are swarmed with tourists and New Yorkers fighting for a spot on the line of their favorite clubs. One place in particular that always seems to have a line out the door is BLVD. Located on Bowery Street, BLVD features a world-class restaurant, classy nightclub, and even a stage for live music. They are about to be the hosts of the most electrifying New Year’s Eve party. BLVD is offering a five-hour premium open bar from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. for only $95. With the open bar comes a Midnight champagne toast, passed hors’ oeuvres and a buffet. You even get a complimentary ticket to the official NYE-10 after party. This party is so exclusive that the location hasn’t even been announced yet. If you’re looking to be a little classier, get check out the seven different kinds of VIP tickets, each offering more amenities than the last. These tickets range from $115-$215, so take your time and pick the best.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2010 at New York City’s legendary China Club, a premier mega-nightclub, lounge and rooftop in one. Located just a few blocks from the most recognizable New Year’s Eve symbol in the world, the Times Square ball drop, this party is going to be explosive! Hosted by Danielle Staub of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, this is going to be one of the hottest parties in New York City. Start 2010 off right with a six hour premium open bar, a champagne toast at Midnight and a world renowned DJ spinning the best sets.  Tickets start at $65 and make their way up to $215. Although food will not be served at this event, the venue is enough to keep you coming back for more. We also can’t forget that with each ticket, you get a complimentary after party ticket. This party is so exclusive that a venue wasn’t even decided yet.

Would you deny yourself full access to the largest outdoors party in the world on the most important night of the year? What about if that mega bash doubled in fun? For New Year’s Eve 2010, you and your entire family (yes, even the minors), can have the time of their lives right in the center of New York’s City’s Times Square, without baring the cold! That’s right, you can celebrate New Year’s Eve in Times Square, and all while experiencing enough excitement to keep you satisfied for the year. Dave & Busters is one of the few, if not the only, mammoth-sized entertainment complex located right in the heart of Times Square and ready to host undoubtedly the most electrifying, high-voltage, thrilling New Year’s Eve bash for you.

Dave & Busters has quickly become one of the hottest New Year’s Eve party destinations in New York City. The giant multi-faceted venue is sure to get your adrenaline pumping in time to welcome 2010 with its many highlights that few bars, nightclubs, or lounges in New York City have. The high-tech playground highlights 200+ arcade machines, classic amusement park games, a five-hour premium open bar, a buffet dinner, delectable desserts, projection screens, and prizes for the picking. As you watch the New Year’s Eve ball drop, get moving as the state of the art sound system plays 80s, rock, dance, top 40, and hip-hop. Grab all your friends and family for the most entertaining night of the year, the beginning of 2010.