Enjoy New Year’s Eve, Vegas style

Lisa Ferguson and Kristen Peterson

Friday, Dec. 29, 2000 | 9:55 a.m.

So, what did you do last New Year's Eve?

If you were one of those wracked with Y2K worries, probably very little.

And, because of that, you missed out on some terrific parties and outstanding entertainment -- staples of Las Vegas' annual New Year's Eve festivities.

You're out of excuses this year, though: There will be no millennium computer bugs to be frightened by; no predicted power outages to ponder; no frenzies for bottled water. Just expect the standard amount of holiday chaos.

But don't let that stop you from partaking in any of the slew of entertainment options being offered around the valley Sunday (and, in some cases, into the wee hours Monday).

The following is a roundup of scheduled New Year's Eve bashes and shows -- featuring special holiday festivities, foods and libations -- and fireworks displays. For a complete listing of area headliners and production and lounge shows, see the Sun's Showguide and Out & About on pages 2E and 3E.

Headliners

When: 10 p.m.

Where: Legends Restaurant and Lounge, 865 N. Lamb Blvd.

Tickets: $30, includes open bar, food and party.

Information: 437-9674.

When: 10 p.m.

Where: Mandalay Bay's House of Blues

Tickets: $78, $128, $178, include a complimentary champagne toast.

Information: 632-7600.

When: 9 p.m.

Where: Blue Note Las Vegas.

Tickets: $300, includes show, a three-course meal, champagne toast and party favors; $150 ticket includes show, champagne toast and party favors.

Information: 862-8307.

When: Beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Riviera

Tickets: $210, includes show, dinner, open bar, champagne, dancing and party favors.

Information: 794-9280.

When: 10:30 p.m.

Where: Paris Las Vegas Le Theatre des Arts

Tickets: $77.50, includes party favors.

Information: 946-4567.

When: 10 p.m.

Where: Hard Rock's the Joint

Tickets: $203, $253, includes champagne.

Information: 693-5066.

When: 10:30 p.m.

Where: Silverton showroom

Tickets: $27.45, includes champagne.

Information: 263-7777.

When: 9:30 p.m.

Where: Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts

Tickets: $70, $100, includes a New Year's countdown.

Information: 785-5555.

When: 7:30 and 10 p.m.

Where: Vacation Village

Tickets: $19.95 (early show); $39.95 (late show; includes party favors and champagne toast).

Information: 897-1700.

Production shows

When: 10:30 p.m.

Where: Tropicana Tiffany Theatre

Tickets: $68.95 (table seating), includes party favors and a split of champagne (ages 21 and older).

Information: 739-2411.

When: 10:15 p.m.

Where: MGM Grand's EFX Theatre

Tickets: $78.50, $99, includes two splits of champagne or two cocktails.

Information: 891-7777.

When: 10:30 p.m.

Where: Flamingo Las Vegas.

Tickets: $55, includes a countdown and a split of champagne per couple.

Information: 733-3333.

When: 7 and 10:15 p.m.

Where: Treasure Island

Tickets: $100, includes champagne, party favors and souvenir program (at 7 p.m. show); ring in New Year with cast and crew (10:15 p.m. show).

Information: 796-9999.

When: 10:30 p.m.

Where: Sahara

Tickets: $61.40, $73.50, includes champagne and party favors.

Information: 737-2111.

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Las Vegas Hilton Nightclub

Tickets: $55.90, includes party favors and a split of champagne .

Information: 732-5755.

When: 10:30 p.m.

Where: Rivera.

Tickets: $90.90, includes party favors and champagne.

Information: 794-9433.

Parties

What: Live entertainment, prize drawings, party favors, champagne toast, New Year's Eve bingo and a Bowling Bash.

When: 11 a.m. (Sunday)-3 a.m.(Monday).

Tickets: Free admission.

Information: 385-9123.

What: Party at Roxy's Theatre, drink specials, party favors, entertainment by Epstein's Mother, champagne toast. Cabo Lounge, performance by Real Surreal.

When: 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Tickets: $32.12 (Roxy's); free for Cabo Lounge.

Information: 631-7000.

What: "DJ Jaime G's Disco Party," featuring dinner and dancing.

When: Beginning at 9 p.m.

Tickets: $75, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres.

Information: 733-3333.

What: Entertainment by Kool & the Gang, Morris Day & the Time, the Dazz Band and Rain -- A Tribute to the Beatles, 3-D light-and-sound show, fireworks, food and drink specials, confetti drop and party favors.

When: 6:30-midnight.

Tickets: $30.

Information: 678-5600.

What: New Year's Eve Late Night at the Joint

When: Beginning at 1 a.m. (Sunday night/Monday morning)

Tickets: $22.

What: Baby's New Year's Eve Party

When: Beginning at 9 p.m.

Tickets: $127.

Information: 693-5066.

When: 9 p.m.

Where: Mandalay Bay's House of Blues

Tickets: $50 (in advance), $75 (Sunday), includes show, buffet and champagne toast.

Information: 632-7600.

What: "Ultimate New Year's Eve Celebration," featuring go-go dancers, aerial acts, bungee jumpers, D.J., complimentary champagne, hors d'oeurves, party favors, choreographed dance routines, balloon drop and confetti blasts.

When: Beginning at 9 p.m.

Tickets: $150 (in advance); $175 (at the door).

Information: 891-7777.

What: In the Brew Pub, entertainment by the Jets, a buffet, unlimited champagne, hosted bar and party favors; in the East Ballroom, a sit-down dinner featuring entertainment by Catch 22, unlimited champagne and party favors.

When: 8 p.m.

Tickets: $175 (Brew Pub); $125 (East Ballroom).

Information: 730-7777.

What: "New Year's Eve Bash," featuring champagne, hors d'oeuvres, gourmet dinner, open bar, party favors and entertainment by Tim Ballard and his band.

When: Beginning at 8 p.m.

Tickets: $99.

Information: 739-9000, ext. 4173.

What: "New Year's Eve Extravaganza," featuring a dinner buffet, open bar, entertainment by Sin Sity Suitz, party favors, dancing and a champagne toast at midnight.

When: 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Tickets: $200.

What: Observation Deck Party featuring party favors, a champagne toast and unlimited rides on the Big Shot and High Roller (until 10 p.m.).

When: 8 p.m.-2 a.m.

Tickets: $50 (ages 21 and older).

What: The Joint is Jumpin' New Year's Eve party, featuring entertainment by Sin Sity Suitz, a dinner buffet, open bar, party favors and champagne toast.

When: 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Tickets: $200.

Information: 380-7777.

What: Tribute to the Four Tops, free hos d'oeurves, midnight champagne toast, giveaways.

When: Beginning at 12 p.m.

Tickets: Free admission.

Information: 869-7777.

What: Club Rio, a DJ plays dance music.

When: Beginning at 10:30 p.m.

Tickets: $100.

What: VooDoo Lounge, entertainment by Lanni Counts.

When: 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m.

Tickets: $100.

What: Brasilia Party, featuring entertainment by Rachel Maartel's dance band.

When: Beginning at 10 p.m.

Tickets: $45.

Information: 252-7776.

What: Performance by Spiral Staircase, followed by Lon Bronson and his All-Star Band.

When: Festivities begin at 8 p.m.; Spiral Staricase at 10 p.m.; Lon Bronson at 2 a.m.

Tickets: $55, includes unlimited drinks and party favors.

What: Dance party at the Top of the Riv ballroom.

When: 10 p.m.

Tickets: $105, includes unlimited drinks, hors d'oeuvres and party favors.

Information: 794-9280.

What: In the Golden Room, a sit-down dinner served with champagne and party favors; entertainment by Area 51 and Smooth.

When: Beginning at 8 p.m.

Tickets: $125.

Information: 737-2111.

What: "The Real Millennium Bash," featuring party favors, prizes, buffet, champagne at midnight.

When: 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Tickets: $29.95 (by Saturday), $39-$95 (Sunday).

Information: 261-6688.

What: "2001: A Dance Odyssey" party featuring entertainment by Sister Sledge, Rose Royce, Lakeside and a DJ.

When: Beginning at 9:45 p.m.

Tickets: $200 (general seating); $225 (reserved seating). (Ages 21 and older.)

Information: 948-3007.

Fireworks

What: A 10-minute extravaganza of fireworks, produced by Zambelli Fireworks International, launched from 12 sites along the Strip, starting at Mandalay Bay and heading north to the Stratosphere.

When: 11:59 p.m.

What: A display of electronic fireworks set on the downtown canopy, scheduled to explode simultaneously with the display on the Strip.

When: Midnight.

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