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New Year's Eve Guide 2002/2003
Centerstage's Absolute Last-Minute, Ridiculously Thorough, I Refuse to Have Another Horrid New Year's New Year's Eve 2003 Guide


Kate Schwartz, editor

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BARS/CLUBS

The Apartment
2251 N. Lincoln Ave.
Tickets: 773-348-5100

The Apartment pairs with The Lion Head Pub, offering a package that includes reserved entry before 10pm, open bar and deluxe dinner buffet from 7-10pm, two rooms of DJs playing the best of 2002, hip hop, and dance. DOn't miss the baloon drop and explosive video countdown. $40, $20/After 10pm, based on space availability.

Bacchus
2242 N. Lincolm
Tickets: 773-477-5238

Channel the decandence of ancient Rome at a very modern New Year's bash. Cover includes dinner buffet, hors do'euvres, premium bar, solid beats, and a champagne toast/balloon drop to celebrate midnight. $110.

Betty's Blue Star Lounge
1600 W. Grand
Tickets: 312-243-8778

Enjoy a premium open bar from 9pm-1am. The VIP package includes reserved seating and a bottle of champagne. $60/Advance, $75/Door, $100/VIP.

Big Wig
1551 W, Division
Tickets: 773-235-9100

Chicago House Superstar DJ Gene Farris rocks in the New Year. If that's not enough, the open bar, food buffet, champagne toast, and balloon drop will be. $100.

Blu
2247 N. Lincoln Ave.
Tickets: www.bluchicago.com

Too Hip Productions brings you its 2nd Annual New Year's eve @ Blu. Featuring DJs Too Hip Ship and B-Dub. $75/Advance. 9pm.

Dragonfly
1206 N. State Parkway
Tickets: www.dragonflychicago.com

This mandarin lounge always gives you a reason to go out. $100 premium bar packages and private sections available. 9pm.

Excalibur
632 N. Dearborn
Tickets: 312-559-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com

Kick off the year with excess done right. Excalibur's 60,000-square foot space boasts 2 clubs environments and an explosive video countdown. You'll find the infamous Cabaret DJ show in the Cabaret room and Laura B in Club X. $35 General admission after 10pm (space permitting). VIP $75 Package includes admission at 7pm, open bar and dinner buffet 8-11pm.

Funky Buddha Lounge
728 W. Grand
Tickets: www.matchlivenewyears.com

Still looking for that midnight kiss? Funky Buddha Lounge and Match.com have the answer--or 300 answers. They're inviting 300 singles together for a night of dancing, music, and mingling. Includes top shelf open bar, organic juices, and party favors. $150. 8:30pm.

Le Passage
One Oak Place
Tickets: www.tickets.com

Trade bawdy bars for Gold Coast chic at the elegant Le Passage. Cover includes premium open bar, "delectable passed hors d'oeuvres", champagne toast, and two rooms of DJs. Table and booth reservations available by phoning 312-255-0022. $100/Advance. 8pm.

Liar's Club
1665 W. Fullerton
Tickets: www.liarsclub.com

It's an old school Liar's Club Dance Party featuring DJ Polish Sausage. Free flowing champagne and party favors comes with the $40/Before Christmas, $50/After cover. 9pm.

Marriott Chicago
540 N. Michigan Ave.
Tickets: www.urchicago.com or 312-836-0100

PURE and UR Chicago present Future-Forward.03, rumored to be one of the city's biggest bashes. With two large ballrooms, two levels, and three VIP levels, the dancing--and the people--don't stop. DJs Teri Bristol, Pyschobitch, John Curley, Martin "Boogieman" Luna and more are on deck. An expanisve buffet and five-hour premium open bar are included in the $80 ticket. $125 VIP tickets includes private tables, exclusive VIP areas, and expanded food and drink offerings. 9pm.

Minx
111 W. Hubbard St.
Tickets: 312-828-9000

Hungry? This is the place for you. Minx's $45, four-course dinner is paired with a split of champagne and a truffle sampler. For an additional $45, enjoy a premium open bar for the remainder of the evening? Just looking to drink? $75 buys you the premium open bar package from 10pm-2am. Enjoy DJ entertainment and a Brazilian vocalist. Dinner reservations must be placed by December 28.

Rednofive
440 N. Halstead
Tickets: 312-733-6699 or www.rednofive.com/nye

Two floors of music littered with all the party favors and decorations you need to ring in 2003. The premium cocktail reception kicks off at 9pm, paired with an hors d'oeuvres buffet and champagne toast at midnight. Booth and table reservations are available. $80, $100/After December 25. 9pm.

Sinibar
1540 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Tickets: 773-278-7797

Drink and sample hors d'oeuvres all night to the soulful sounds of Tone B. Nimble. $100. 9pm.

Spin
800 W. Belmont
Tickets: 773-327-7711

Celebrate with top shelf open bar, catering by Coup De Gras, party favors, and a Korbel champagne toast at midnight. DJ Peter Mavrik and VJ terp usher in the New Year right. $60/Advance, $75/Door. 9pm.

Spy Bar
646 N. Franklin
Tickets: 312-587-8779 or www.spybarchicago.com

DJ Andrew Vonn spins old school house, progressive house, and hip hop, paired with a champagne toast and balloon drop with gifts from The Shred Shop, Prescriptives, and more. Open cocktail reception. $50/Advance. 10pm.

Swank
710 N. Wells
Tickets: 312-274-9500 or www.swankchicago.com

Say you were there when it all began, at the 1st Annual Swank Soiree. You'll find five hours of premium open bar, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast, party favors, and the sounds of DJ Andre Harris and DJ "Vic" of the Mix Masters. $100/Advance, $135/Door.

Smartbar
3730 N. Clark
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com

Pre-plan your drinking frenzy. Dance to beats spun by Juston Long, Josh Werner, Brad Owen, and Brett Haynes for just $20/Advance, $30/Door. Eying the vodka? Up the cover to $75 for open bar privileges. 9pm.

Subterranean
2011 W. North Ave.
Tickets: 773-278-6600

Hit all three levels for music by DJ Trew, Abstract Giants, and Tabakin. $65 includes a champagne toast and then some. 9pm.

Vision
640 N. Dearborn
Tickets: 312-559-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com

Who said excess was a bad thing? Indulge your nighttime spirit with four club environments featuring continuous sounds by DJ Laura B, Double J, DJ SOlange, and more. Celebrate with 4,000 guests, live Q101 broadcasting, three giant balloon drops, and "the ultimate countdown to midnight." $75/Deluxe Party Package includes open bar from 7-10pm and a dinner buffet from 7-9:30pm. $125/Penthouse Package includes a reserved seating area, premium open bar from 8pm-midnight, and dinner buffet from 8-11pm. General admission tickets available for $35 after 10pm, based on space availability.

Zentra
923 Weed St.
Tickets: www.zentranightclub.com

Zentra presents Gene Farris alongside B&R Project, Sativa, Tobias, PNS, and Justin Long. Package includes open bar and passed hors d'oeuvres from 9pm to midnight. $65/Advance, $75/Door.