Assuming you wont be at home singing 'Auld Lang Syne' by yourself watching the ball drop on television, it'd be interesting to see where everyone plans to be when ringing in the New Year.

Some go to friends' parties, others hit up bars for some live, local music, while others are out clubbing. While it seems everyone is penny-pinching lately, do your fellow St. Louisans a favor and let us in on your cheap choice for celebrating New Year's this 2009/2010 season.

Most Thursday nights in St. Louis are spent watching "The Office" and eagerly anticipating the weekend nights out on the town, but now we have a new Thursday night ritual to look forward to; Retro Clash at Dantes. Brought to you by Rose Mortem and Ashton Nyte, of Intervention Arts, Retro Clash is a retro club night for those of us who are going to be ill if we have to hear that "Hey Mickey" song ever again. This is not your typical 80s party. Instead, Retro Clash is a dangerous and glittering smash-up of 1970s and 1980s glam, new wave, dark wave, rock and psychedelic melodies, peppered with modern acts inspired by the retro gods.

George Acosta, America's number 1 DJ as rated by DJ Times magazine in 2007, will be returning to Dante's this January 31; almost exactly one year since his last show at this particular venue.  George is most famous for his Trance DJing and production, and is a resident of Miami, FL.

Doors open at 9pm, with opening sets by Yanix (Chicago) and Emilio Hernandez (STL), and DJ Fish will be spinning in the Art Bar.  Must be 21+ to enter, and the party goes until 3am.  Tickets are available at GrooveTickets.com for $15.

 

Mardi Gras 2009 will be here before ya know it, and Pop's Nightclub has a present for us. 

St. Louis is home to the second largest Mardi Gras celebration in the whole nation, but if you don't come across enough beads during the Soulard parade, check out Pop's Nightclub in Sauget, IL this Saturday, February 21, and celebrate through the night at the Girls Gone Wild Mardi Gras party. It starts at 8pm, and there will be a prize of $1000 for the "wildest girl".  Must be 21 to get in!

Cupcakes and Clownvis, sugar and sinners, Ice Queen's and Candy Girls, pastries and pasty's, this is the kind of Christmas party St Louis's Lola Van Ella likes to throw. With a packed crowd at Off Broadway right before Christmas Lola Van Ella hosted the Sugar and Spice, Naughty and Nice burlesque showcase, a show packed full of the areas best burlesque acts along with a few special guests.

Home Nightclub in St. Charles has built a reputation for being a celebrity hot spot, and this New Year's Eve 09, you shall not be disappointed - that is, assuming you are looking to party the night (and year) away with a beautiful Playboy Playmate? 

Home is celebrating their one year anniversary this week, and Playmate Sara Underwood will be joining the party Dec. 31. She is the 2007 Playboy Playmate of the Year.  Some have asked if the Playmate is related to singer Carrier Underwood - Apparently not...

$50 (plus a $6.50 booking fee for advanced ticket purchase)  includes admission and 2 cocktails.  Buy yours now at http://homestltickets.com.

 

 

Want to catch a glimpse, or possibly even party with some of St. Louis' finest?  The Celebrity Holiday Party (3rd annual) will be held this Christmas at Sky Box Sports Bar and Grill downtown on Laclede's Landing, and will be hosted by Nelly and Orlando Pace - some of Nelly's celebrity guests, as well as Orlando's teammates may even show up!

Click on the event titles for more info. Please keep in mind some of these may require a pre-purchased ticket, while others will allow you to purchase at the door - most offer a discounted price with advanced ticket purchase.  Events are in no particular order:

Still trying to think of something to do this New Years Eve? If so, you may be interested in heading over to Dantes Nightclub, located in the heart of St. Louis.

 

If you want something that offers a little bit of everything, the upcoming Kaleidoscope event in St. Louis will be perfect for you.

 This New Years Eve, why not spend your night in Grand Center for First St. Louis and have one of the best nights of your life, partying with friends and family while ringing in the new year.

This is much more than a grand party, it is an artful event that will satisfy even the most particular tastes. 

The Old Rock House (located on South 7^th Street) was practically at maximum capacity last night. Not to unusual for the two groups playing on Friday night: Public Property and Messy Jiverson. The entire upper balcony was occupied, along with almost every square inch of the lower level. The crowd was expected to be large; to make room for a huge crowd, the majority of the dining tables and chairs were removed to allow more space. As always, once the bands started jamming, spilled alcohol slowly began to cover the dance floor and a mixture of incense scents lingered in the air.

BROKE rocked the stage at Fandangos last Saturday night. Typically they are a cover band but I hope they go far – they are good enough. It made the evening a blast, some beer, some good music (for a younger crowd, some John Meyer, some Weezer, some Commodores..), and not too bad of an atmosphere. There was little smoke in the air, waitresses waited on you enough but not too much to where it was annoying, and the sound system just amplified the effects of BROKE’s sound. The bassist and drummer especially blew me away! A lot of the cover bands these days are just “so-so” but this one is particularly enjoyable. You can get your dance on while sippin’ beer on their dance floor. Its not a large space but its enough for the size of the crowd. While I cannot comment on their food, I can, say it was some mighty good draft beer. The only thing to watch out for are cover charges at the door; last Saturday night it was $3/person. You should call in advance to find out when this group is playing...enjoy them, they're BROKE.