New Year's Eve - has there ever been an evening laden with more expectation?
The midnight kiss, the champagne toasts, the cheery countdowns ... it's all designed to ensure that the year ahead goes as smoothly and happily as possible.
With the dawn of 2010 just around the corner, many Vancouverites are doubt-lessly starting to scramble for the perfect New Year's plans in hopes of kicking off the perfect year.
Not to be a spoilsport, but let me tell you how 2010's going to go - you'll have some good times, you'll have some bad times, and chances are, you'll learn a bit more about yourself.
2010 will, in short, be just like any other year.
So instead of stressing out over making this New Years as ideal as possible, it's best to look at it as what it really is ... a great excuse to party!
10 ways to ring in the New Year in style
Here are some fun events around town to let your hair down and to welcome 2010 (and whatever comes along with it):
NEW YEARS EVE EXTRAVAGANZA CLUB CRAWL
Tix at www.clubzone.com
Why bother spending the night at one club, when you can celebrate at four different ones? Starting at The Blarney Stone, this club crawl will bus thousands of drunken revelers to unknown "hot" destinations around town.
PARTY 2010
WITH BOYZ II MEN
Tix at Ticketmaster
The Grammy-winning R&B group will croon their sultry tunes at the River Rock Casino.
The evening includes a buffet dinner, dancing, party favors, and champagne at midnight.
Just imagine swaying around to "I'll Make Love to You" with a glass of bubbly in your hand. Sexy.
TRIFECTA AT HASTINGS RACECOURSE
Tix at www.clubzone.com
This unique venue will boast three separate rooms with three separate DJs--sure to please even the most diverse music tastes within your group of friends. Live music, dancers and visual effects will further invigorate the merrymaking.
OLD HOLLYWOOD STYLE AT THE OPUS BAR
For tickets, call 604-642-0557 or email jdunn@opushotel. com
Get glammed up in vintage couture to welcome 2010 with old-school style. The evening includes a sumptuous four-course dinner at Elixir Bistro and a countdown celebration featuring live entertainment, canapes, and bubbly, of course.
MOET'S NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE PARIS (CANVAS) LOUNGE
Tix at www.clubzone.com
Champagne bigwig Moet & Chandon is hosting this swanky New Year's affair with a French flair. Nibble on French hors d'oeuvres, indulge in decadent chocolate at midnight, and meet the Moet girls (sorry, Scarlett Johansson won't be attending).
JOEY'S DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER NEW YEAR'S PARTY
Tickets available at the Joey's restaurant on Broadway
Prepare to be shaken and stirred at this James Bond-inspired soiree. Dress to impress and enjoy champagne, drink specials, appys, and live music. After all, you only live twice.
A ROCKIN' NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE WISE HALL
Tickets available at Red Cat Records, High Life Records, and the Wise Lounge
Live performances of rockabilly, honky-tonk and roots rock will induce some serious toe tapping at this New Year's bash. Cameron Latimer, The Nervous Fellas, and Cousin Harley are scheduled to perform. A DJ will also be on hand throughout the evening to churn out vintage tunes.
SHOW ME LOVE NEW YEAR'S EVE 2010
Tix at at www.dhmbars.ca
Travel back in time with a 90s dance party at Library Square. Let the Spice Girls and 'N Sync beats begin!
NEW YEAR'S EVE CRUISES
www.vancouvercruises.com
Why not ring in 2010 on a boat like Leo? Vancouver Cruises are offering three New Year's packages to pick from while touring the city's beautiful waterfront.
DOOLIN'S MASQUERADE NEW YEAR'S EVE
Tix at www.clubzone.com
This event's tagline is, "Bring your mask..'cuz everyone likes to hide from themselves." I'll drink to that.
