SN&R’S Last-Minute New Year’s Guide
For the last few weeks, this town’s seen its fair share of flyers, notices and calendars promoting New Year’s Eve events. Last week, SN&R provided you with a complete planner for New Year’s Eve (see “New Year’s party planner” SN&R Night&Day, December 22). It suggested parties to attend, cabs to call and ways to cure your hangover. But if, like many people, you were too busy to even think about New Year’s until this week—or if last week’s guide didn’t provide you with enough options—here are a few more last-minute ideas to help out.
Live Shows
1. Rick Estrin and the Nightcats with the Jamal Walker Band
Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 225 South Auburn Street in Grass Valley. 9 p.m., $25. For more information, call (530) 265-5462, or visit www.paulemerymusic.com.
2. Jackson Steel Band
Sequoia, 643 Bee Street in Placerville. 10 p.m., $40. Reservations required. For more information, call (530) 622-5222, or visit www.sequoiaplacerville.com.
3. Mumbo Gumbo with Empty Wallets
Auburn Event Center, 145 Elm Avenue in Auburn. 8 p.m., $20. For more information, call (530) 906-7441, or visit http://mumbogumbo.eventbrite.com.
4. Sucker Punch with Metal Health and Restrayned
G Street Wunderbar, 228 G Street in Davis. 9 p.m., no cover.
For more information, call (530) 756-9227, or visit www.facebook.com/foothillgrill.
5. For more live-music options, see Nightbeat, page 36.
Parties
1. Party with the professionals
What: The Sacramento Professionals Guild hosts a New Year’s party
Where: Hilton Hotel Arden West, 2200 Harvard Street
When: Saturday, December 31, at 8:30 p.m.
Why: This party features the Groove Thang Band, the Hits and DJ Ron Davis, a blackjack and craps gaming room, a photo booth, and, of course, a ton of single professionals.
More: Tickets are $65-$75. For more information,
call (916) 772-7555, or visit www.pguild.com.
2. Roaring ’20s New Year’s Eve Celebration
What: A Prohibition Era-themed New Year’s celebration
Where: Crescent Club, 1150 Firehouse Alley
When: Saturday, December 31, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Why: This celebration features the Crescent Katz, casino-style gaming and ballroom dancing. Gangster and flapper attire encouraged, and a prize will go to the best-dressed individual and couple.
More: Tickets are $35-$65. For more information,
call (916) 498-9098, or visit www.crescentclub.us.
3. The Garbage Extravaganza
What: A party full of pinups and psychobilly
Where: Vega’s Nightclub & Sports Bar, 910 Second Street
When: Saturday, December 31, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Why: This sexy celebration is hosted by pinup model Linda Del Sol and features burlesque dancing by the Honey Dolls and Irene My Belle, as well as live music by the Cockfight Kings. Additionally, Bad Bones Photography hosts a pinup shoot.
More: Tickets are $10. For more information, call (916) 706-3502, or visit
www.facebook.com/vegasbarandnightclub.
4. Old Hollywood New Year’s Eve
What: A Hollywood-themed night of clubbing
Where: Social Nightclub, 1000 K Street
When: Saturday, December 31, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Why: This looks to be a classy party with a red carpet, complimentary champagne toast and Top 40 spun by deejays JB and Nate D.
More: Tickets are $30. For more information, call (916) 443-9004, or visit http://social-nightclub-nye.eventbrite.com.
5. New Year’s Eve at the Mix
What: A rooftop celebration of New Year’s Eve
Where: Mix Downtown, 1531 L Street
When: Saturday, December 31, at 8:30 p.m.
Why: Mix Downtown will show a recording of New York City’s ball drop and feature a confetti storm and sounds by DJ Mike Moss. There will also be party favors and a midnight champagne toast.
More: Tickets are $50. For more information, call (916) 442-8899, or visit www.mixdowntown.net.
6. Hyatt Regency New Year’s Eve
What: The Hyatt Regency Ballroom turns into a nightclub for one night
Where: Hyatt Regency Ballroom, 1209 L Street
When: Saturday, December 31, at 8 p.m.
Why: Musical entertainment will include Ryan Hernandez, Quin Hedges, the Cheeseballs and DJ Rated R.
More: Tickets are $60-$70. For more information,
call (916) 443-1234, or visit http://hyattnye.eventbrite.com.
Other ways to celebrate
1. Laugh the year away
What: A New Year’s comedy bash in Old Sacramento
Where: Laughs Unlimited, 1207 Front Street
When: Saturday, December 31, at 8:30 p.m.
Why: Comedy will be provided by Tristan Johnson and Mark G. Four Barrell will rock the house after the comedy show.
More: Tickets are $35. For more information, call (916) 446-8128, or visit www.laughsunlimited.com.
2. New Year’s Eve Yoga
What: Ring in 2012 by practicing moving meditation
Where: Two Zuda Yoga locations: 1515 19th Street and 220 Blue Ravine Road in Folsom
When: Saturday, December 31, at 9:30 p.m.
Why: Spend your New Year’s Eve practicing meditiation to help shed everything that stressed you out this year, and concentrate on the potentially good year to come.
More: Class fee is $25. For more information, visit www.zudayoga.com.
3. Performance and a party
What: A New Year’s Eve gala featuring the musical Chicago
Where: Davis Musical Theatre Company Performing Arts Center, 607 Pena Drive, Suite 10 in Davis
When: Saturday, December 31, at 8 p.m.
Why: A ticket to this event includs a preview show of Davis Musical Theatre Company’s Chicago, a full buffet dinner from Ludy’s Main Street Bar-B-Que, champagne and deejay dancing.
More: Tickets are $50. For more information, call (530) 759-3682, or visit www.dmtc.org.
4. Art and photo party
What: View Jay Spooner’s photos and party with some of Sacramento’s rock stars on the walls.
Where: J27 Gallery, 2728 J Street, Suite C
When: Saturday, December 31, at 8 p.m.
Why: Jay Spooner has captured images of some of Sacramento’s best rock musicians. He’ll be speaking with fans of the local rock scene at this artist reception. There will also be live music and additional work exhibited by Sacramento muralist Lily Moon.
More: Free. For more information, call (916) 400-4238, or visit www.j27gallery.com.