Much buying Christmas presents, making a choice for where to spend New Year’s Eve puts you in two camps*. You either have everything wrapped and under the tree or you are waiting til the 11th hour and 59th minute before you find a place to welcome in the shortest Holiday, which has continued to clock in at nearly a full second. For many of us who stay up past midnight on a frequent basis, the only really difference with NYE’s is last call rings in at 4am, so if you miss the chicken spot, you can instead option to be one of the first persons in line for bagels. or the first in line for parties that start at 5am, Bubbles and Bath anyone ?
This year my fate was quickly set by the date or this case the day, and I’ll be at my regular Thursday Night Ladies Night [yes this means that ladies drink 1/2 off all night] at Lucky’s for A Dam New Year’s and Eve’s Night at Lucky’s I’m spinning a seven hour mega set, and for those who are concerned that I have falling into a Tonycore hole, you’ll be happy to know that one of the best parts of the end of the years are unlimited lists of 2015 best albums, it always turns out for me to be a way to catch up with what I have been missing while continuing playing the one or two albums that I listen to regularly over the course of the year. Plus considering it’s a seven hour gig, I think I’ll deviate off of my playbook. Lucky’s Barcelona sister Restaurant Raval, which has been closed for the last week for some redecorating opens up for a New Year’s Ravalry. Also part of the super trio, Satis in Paulus Hook has New Year’s seating at 6 pm, and 9pm [sold out] DJ Pastiche will be on hand to make sure you aren’t sitting through the new year.
You can get a jump on New Year’s at 6pm at Porta as they ring in NYE in Italy with a prosecco toast, later that night DJ Stadium Status spins. DJ”s Steve + Steve from IRIS Records are teaming up with the Citizen for a NYE spinster Eve. Orale is promising a 90’s throw back party. Barcade which provides one, two and multi-player fun a regular basis is tapping some special kegs for the New Years. Sirelo Entertainment is hosting a black-light ball at Transmission at 150 Bay, make sure you brush your teeth and sheets before you go, you know how UV light can reveal things.
Overall, of course you know there are many things going on, stay close to home and/or stay close with friends. And the main key to a good NYE is to leave your car keys at home. Best wishes to wherever you will be when 2016 comes around, I’m pretty sure I’ll see you there at some time. With love, Dancing Tony