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"Sue Chenoweth: Real and Applied" at Modified Arts Is a Treasure Hunt
By By Kathleen Vanesian
NOCA 3118 E. Camelback Rd. www.restaurantnoca.com Enjoy a sumptuous multi-course gourmet dinner with different menus for the earlier and later seatings. The 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. seatings feature chestnut soup with foie gras mousse, crab salad with avocado and citrus, an entrée choice of dayboat scallops or prime beef rib eye, dessert, and a glass of Prosecco ($75 per person). The 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. seatings include sunchoke soup with crab raviolini, Riesling poached lobster, porcini mushroom agnolotti, an entrée choice of dayboat scallops or prime beef rib eye, dessert, and a glass of Prosecco ($100 per person). Patrons can also add foie gras (for $20) or fresh truffles (for $30) to their meal. Reservations required. Call 602-956-6622.
Pepin 7363 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale www.pepinrestaurant.com Salsa New Year's Eve Dance Party with free appetizers until 11 p.m., penny drinks, party favors, a midnight champagne toast, and plenty of dancing to salsa, merengue, and bachata music. 9:30 p.m.-4 a.m. $15. Call 480-990-9026.
Sushi Roku 7277 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale This hot Scottsdale eatery features a special five-course New Year's Eve menu (including such entrée selections as premium wagyu beef from Japan or an assortment of sushi). Seatings are available at 6:30-7:30 p.m. ($125 per person) and at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ($150 per person). Patrons can also receive discounted admission to the W Scottsdale's New Year's festivities. Call 480-970-2121.
BARS & CLUBS
16th Street Sports Bar 6522 N. 16th St. Catch all the bowl game action on this joint's many TVs. Thursday, Jan. 1, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Call 602-620-5573.
Axis/Radius 7340 E. Indian Plaza www.axis-radius.com
The Sin City New Year's Spectacular will feature showgirls, casino tables, drink specials, and plenty of Las Vegas-style glitz and glamour. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $30 for singles, $50 for couples, and $45 for a three-club pass with access to Myst and Suede. Call 480-970-1112.
Bar Smith 130 E. Washington St. www.barsmithphoenix.com Solstice and Pinky Ring present a massive New Year's extravaganza with action on two floors. DJs Senbad, Pete "Supermix" Salaz, Sol Martinez, and K. Supreme will hold spin sessions upstairs; while the ground floor features live hip-hop from US Krew, DJ Meni One with members of No Coast, Subcitizens, DJ Skyrider, and special guests until 10:30 p.m., as well as DJ Element, DJ Benjamin Cutswell, and DJ-R on the decks. The party runs until noon the next day, with drink and bottle specials all night, breakfast at 3 a.m., and $4 vodkas, mimosas, and Bloody Marys after 6 a.m., and more. 8 p.m.-noon. $20. Call 602-229-1265.
Big Fish Pub 1954 E. University Dr., Tempe www.myspace.com/azbigfish Reggae New Year's Eve party with drink specials and music from Sinizen, Herb-N-Life, Soulafide, Cashed, Catfish Mustache, The Skacas, and more. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $13. Call 480-947-2307.
The Blooze Bar 12014 N. 32nd St. www.myspace.com/thebloozebar New Year's Eve bash with rock from Terashain, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-788-4574.
Chasers 8005 E. Roosevelt St., Scottsdale Party favors, a midnight champagne toast, $3 you-call-its and other drink specials, and music from the jukebox. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Call 480-945-4985.
CK's Tavern 4142 E. Chandler Blvd., Chandler Welcome 2009 Party with music from Cruz and the Boomers starting at 9:30 p.m., a free champagne toast, and $2.50 Corona, Corona Light, Pacifico, Dos Equis, and Heineken pints. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Call 480-706-5564.
Club Central 3111 N. Central Ave. New Year's Eve Party with R&B and old school music downstairs, and the Lady J performing R&B downstairs. Open until 2 a.m. Call 602-200-8121.
Club DWNTWN 702 N. Central Ave. www.clubdwntwn.com A huge cash drop at midnight, DJs, party favors, and drink specials. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. $20. Call 602-643-5114.
Club Mardi Gras & VooDoo Lounge 8040 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale www.myspace.com/mardigrasbar Rock out with music by GlamRoxx and Poison tribute UnSkinny Bop, as well as drink and food specials, a midnight champagne toast, and DJ Private spinning high-energy dance in the VooDoo Lounge. A $400 VIP package for four people includes appetizers, a bottle of Grey Goose, personal server, and ride home. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call 480-970-5707.
Club Red 2155 E. University Dr., Tempe www.clubredrocks.com This Tempe nightspot will be rockin' with the music of Crooked Head Annie, Third & Maryland, 74th Street, and The Oaks, with $2 Heinekens available and a midnight champagne toast. 8 p.m. $10. Call 480-968-2114.
Coach & Willie's 412 S. Third St. www.coachandwillies.com Ritmo Latino's New Year's Eve Blowout with DJ AL3 and DJ NERD in the mix, drink specials, prizes and giveaways, and more. Dress to impress. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $15 after 10 p.m. Call 602-254-5272.
Dos Gringos Chandler Mexigrill 1361 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler www.dosgringosaz.com Relive the '70s, '80s, and '90s at the New Year's Eve Decade Party with a free taco buffet from 8 to 9:30 p.m., $1 Grateful Dead shots from 7 to 8 p.m., $1 Cabbage Patch shots from 8 to 9 p.m., $1 Ice Ice Baby shots from 9 to 10 p.m., DJs, and a ball drop at midnight. Open until 2 a.m. Call 480-855-3303.
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