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December 2009
There are plenty of pubs to crawl to and from on New Year’s Eve
For those looking to toast the New Year over and over and over again, here’s a list of places who’d love to have you. Don’t see a party that matches your style? Check out the FULL LIST of NYE happenings on the events calendar.
Celebrate on the cheap $:
Boston’s: Hungarian New Year’s Eve Gala from 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. 21 and older. Hats and party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. No cover. $2-$3 pints. 7500 North Main St, Dayton. (937) 461-1002.
Dublin Pub: Party at 9 p.m. The Dublin Pub’s New Year’s Eve party will feature live music by rock cover band Last Call, $10 bottles of champagne and complimentary party favors. $5 cover. Call (937) 224-7822 for more information. 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton.
The Fox & Hound English Pub & Grill: There will be a complimentary appetizer buffet and a free champagne toast at midnight. A DJ will start at 9 p.m. There will be prizes inside the balloons at a midnight balloon drop. 2661 Fairfield Commons Blvd., Beavercreek. (937) 426-4145
The Springs Bar and Grill: $5 gets you a full sauerkraut and pork dinner with mashed potatoes, plus a champagne toast at midnight and entertainment all night from the High Octane Band. Tables are limited so call (937) 748-4649 to reserve yours today. 80 Edgebrooke Drive, Springboro.
Yellow Rose Nightclub: Party favors, champagne toast and balloon drop with more than $1,000 in prizes at midnight. $5 cover. 852 Watertower Lane, West Carrollton. (937) 866-7765.
The 88 Club: Party from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. This dance club hosts a New Year’s Eve party with live entertainment, a champagne toast and balloon drop and drink specials. Breakfast buffet at 3 a.m. 21 and older. Call (937) 266-2622 for more. 219 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton.
Or make it rain $$$:
Bar Louie: Pre-sale tickets are $60. Bar opens at 8 p.m. for $60 tickets. Next round at 9 p.m. and tickets are $65. Unlimited drinks from 9 p.m. to midnight. Buffet from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Champagne toast at midnight. DJ Street. 21 and up. Closes at 2 a.m. No cover after midnight. 4492 Glengarry Drive, Beavercreek. (937) 427-3900.
Funny Bone: 7 and 10:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve extravaganza comedy shows for ages 18 and older. $45 includes pre-show buffet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for 7 p.m. show. $70 includes pre-show buffet from 9:30 to 10:15 p.m. for 10:30 p.m. show. Free party favors and champagne toast at midnight. (937) 429-5233. 88 Plum St., Beavercreek.
Hammerjax: There will be a DJ on all three floors. Third floor is a private party. Private Party tickets are $125 per couple. Includes a room at the Crown Plaza Hotel and champagne. Regular admission to the first two floors is $10 per person and $15 per couple. 18 and older. Champagne toast at midnight. Starts at 9 p.m. and goes until 2:30 a.m. 111 East Fourth Street, Dayton. (937) 641-1114.
Stars Restaurant & Lounge at the Crowne Plaza: Party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Package includes room, a rooftop party featuring live entertainment by the Shawn Stanley Trio, party favors and midnight toast, as well as brunch the next morning. Don’t miss this panoramic view of downtown Dayton and the Miami Valley as you ring in the New Year. $189. Call (937) 750-6147. 33 E. Fifth St., Dayton.
The Wine Loft: Live entertainment by Chris Bowman of Buck Naked. All-inclusive ticket includes wine and beer selections, hors d’oevres and a champagne toast, $75. General admission cash bar, includes Champagne toast, $20. Special pricing on Dom Perignon. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Call (937) 429-4424 ex.t 2 for more information. 21 Greene Blvd., Beavercreek.
— Lauren Beach and Kim Margolis contributed to this blog
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TweetChippendales bringing Vegas show to Dayton
Yep, it’s not a joke ladies - those Chippendales. The bow ties, the dancing, the abs! But Dayton native and 5-year Chippendale dancer, Chris Holliman, wants you to know that a Chippendale show is more than scantily-clad men dressed as cowboys. (Of course there is that number where they are dressed as cowboys!)
“A lot of people hear Chippendales and think of some guy that comes to your office with a boombox,” he said. (We actually prefer to picture Patrick Swayze and Chris Farley in a battle of the bods on SNL!)
“It’s an actual production show,” Holliman said. “It’s the same show they do in Vegas.”
Holliman and his six-pack, which were discovered at a mall, have traveled the world dancing for crowds of lucky ladies that he said can range in age from 18 to 80.
WHERE: Yellow Rose Nightclub, 852 Watertower Lane, West Carrollton
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 23. Doors open at 7:30, show is at 8 p.m.
THE BITE: $10 cover
MORE INFO: (937) 866-7765
More bar best bets this week:
Paradiso Inferno at Hammerjax
Calling all angels and devils, sinners and saints. Hammerjax is offering a twist on the typical “Heaven and Hell” party with its Paradiso Inferso, presented by KATE Worldwide and VIP Productions. When you arrive, you’ll enter through the gates of heaven to be greeted by angels, peaceful music and $2 martinis. If you’re not quite sure this is where you belong, the second floor, or the “waiting area,” will offer tarot card readings and massage therapists. Come midnight, the gates of hell will open on the first floor for an evening of naughty dancing and more sinful fun, including special guest video remixer DJ 2nd Nature, who uses a variety of music genres including dance, house, hip-hop, R&B and rock in conjunction with music videos, movie clips and YouTube clips. Dress for the occasion.
WHERE: Hammerjax nightclub, 111 E. Fourth St., Dayton
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 19. “The gates” open at 10 p.m. Enjoy your stay in heaven until 11:55, as the gates of hell open promptly at midnight
THE BITE: 18 and up. $10 cover charge. Drink specials include $2 martinis
MORE INFO: www.myspace.com/hammerjax or call (937) 641-1114
Santarchy Dayton 2009
Santarchy involves a large gathering of people dressed as various incarnations of Santa Claus — and this event that takes place in cities across the globe is coming to Dayton this Saturday. The ultimate goal is to infuse the good cheer and spirit of the holidays with just a wee bit of bawdy behavior on a bar crawl. Some of the Santarchy rules listed on the Santarchy Dayton Web site: You must dress like Santa. You should “Ho-Ho-Ho” like Santa. You ought to give out gifts like Santa (naughty for the adults, nice for the kids). You gotta drink like Santa. Santa doesn’t get arrested. Santa is the answer for all questions. Where’s the next stop? Only Santa knows.
WHERE: That’s for the party planners to know and you to find out. Sign up at www.santarchydayton.com to receive text messages telling you where to meet and where to go next.
WHEN: Beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19
THE BITE: Depends on how much you plan on imbibing — it’s all up to you.
MORE INFO: For pictures of last year’s event and for more information, visit www.santarchydayton.com
Santa’s Little Helper Party at South Beach
Join South Beach for a hot holiday party this Thursday. They’ll have drink and shot specials all night, and the grill will be open for food until 1 a.m. Girls dressed as “Santa’s Little Helper” get in free. We’re not sure exactly what that means, but we’re pretty sure being scantily clad will help.
WHERE: South Beach Nite Club, 729 Lyons Road, Centerville
WHEN: 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17
THE BITE: 18 and up welcome, $3 cover for ladies, $5 cover for guys.
Christmas Costume Party at Vex
Truth and Triumph Tattoo and Smartbomb Tattoo present a Christmas Costume Party. The first 100 people to arrive in costume get a $50 gift certificate good at either tattoo studio. Plus get free admission if you bring a toy or canned food to donate.
Where: Club Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton.
When: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18
The Bite: Call (937) 222-7620 for more information.
Kings Landing at Diplomat Lounge
Local country rock act Kings Landing is throwing a Christmas Party this Saturday night at the Diplomat Lounge. Everyone will get a gift from the band, and the person with the best Christmas attire wins a special gift. Kings Landing will be donating proceeds from the show to the Dayton Children’s Christmas Fund.
Where: Diplomat Lounge, 2766 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
When: 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19
The Bite: Call (937) 293-2508 for more information.
— Staff writers Michelle Fong and Alexis Larsen contributed to this report.
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TweetTell us about your NYE plans
Hey bar and restaurant owners, we want to hear about all the hot New Year’s Eve bashes you’ve got planned.
If you’re bar, club or restaurant is throwing a party, leave us all the details here on the blog and we may include you’re event in our list of NYE parties in ActiveDayton.com’s print edition.
Tell us when and where the party is happening, how much are tickets, and a number or web site where folks can get more information. Plus let us know if you’re having drink or food specials, live music, a champagne toast, party favors, contests… whatever the big plans are!
We need all the details by Wednesday, Dec. 16 if you’d like your event to make it into print.
Of course feel free to enter your party in our events calendar for all to see! Here are instructions for submitting events.
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Tweet3 holiday parties not to miss
It’s beginning to look a lot like holiday party season. Here are three best bets for a holly jolly weekend of fun at the bars.
Nightmare Before Christmas at Vex
The Gem City Rollergirls are sponsoring a Gothic Christmas party and toy drive at Club Vex this Friday. Bring a toy for Toys For Tots to the door and get in free before 11 p.m. The Rollergirls will be on hand with information about their upcoming derby events. Plus enter the 50-50 raffle and possibly earn some extra holiday cash.
Where: Club Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton
When: Doors open at 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11
The bite: No cover before 11 p.m. with a toy donation, $3 for 21 and up after 11 p.m. $5 for 18 to 20.
Holiday Party at Dixie Cowgirls
If an all-you-can-drink special doesn’t get you in the holiday mood, we don’t know what will. This Friday at Dixie Cowgirls, pay $20 at the door and drink all night for free. No restrictions courtesy of Elite Management.
Where: Dixie Cowgirls, 5500 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton
When: 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11
The bite: $20
Ladies hang your ornament on some hot guys when you join the ActiveDayton.com Party Crashers for an all male revue featuring LUSCIOUS, MIDNIGHT, BOLO and ‘Unwrapping’ TANK from Cleveland. VIP tickets are limited and are $50, which includes a holiday ornament, table side service and a snack tray. General admission is $20 in advance (can be purchased at The 88 Club) and $25 at the door.
Where: The 88 Club, 219 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton
When: 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12
The bite: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
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TweetNew program brings science to the bar
Tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m., the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will host its first Pub Science program at Blind Bob’s in the Oregon District.
The program for adults looking to mix libations with learning will feature Dr. David Goldstein, Chair of Wright State’s Department of Biological Sciences.
The topic? Cryopreservation.
“The idea of a living creature being able to survive being frozen and reanimated is more than just a science fiction fantasy,” says Susan Pion, Vice President, Education for the Boonshoft Museum. “Some amphibians go through this process each winter to survive the bitter cold, and Dr. Goldstein is one of the many scientists working to discover just how they accomplish this.”
According to the museum, the program has been, “designed to encourage lifelong learners to explore topics ranging from forensic science to nanotechnology … It will provide a forum for experts to share their passion for their work with people who are interested in learning about the various science-based topics, but may not have a background in the subject matter.”
The Pub Science series will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at various locations throughout Dayton.
Admission tonight is free of charge but donations will be accepted at the door. Blind Bob’s (430 East Fifth Street, Dayton) is offering a 10% discount on all food orders from Pub Science participants during the event.
For more information, call (937) 275-7431, ext. 116 or visit www.BoonshoftMuseum.org
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TweetNaughty? Nice? Doesn’t matter this weekend
Whether you’re aiming for the “naughty” or “nice” list this season, there is a bar event just for you this weekend.
“Hotties Gone Naughty” at South Beach
So instead of the gals from “Girls Gone Wild” South Beach is bringing in the Splash Hotties for a party this weekend. What’s the difference? Who cares! They’ll be putting on a Hot Body Swimsuit Contest while DJ Chris Rock spins some tunes. Plus $2 Jello Body Shots and an opportunity to be featured on Hottie TV.
Where: South Beach Nite Club, 729 Lyons Road (Washington Park Plaza), Centerville
When: 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4
The bite: 18 and up welcome. Call (937) 439-9040 for more information.
Gathering of the Good Hearts at J-Alans
See seven bands for the price of one this Sunday at J-Alans and help get a startup fund going for Southwind Music Fest 2010. Scheduled to perform are Romeo Champagne, Sharon Lane, Dead City Drifters, Magic Jackson, Skeleton Crew, Dana & Reyna, and Lyle. Find out more about the annual Southwind Music Fest, which raises money to support the Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band, at their Web site www.southwindmusicfest.com.
Where: J-Alans, 121 N. Ludlow St., Dayton
When: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6
The bite: $5
Holiday Stop and Shop at Trolley Stop
What if you could get a jump on that holiday list and drink some craft beer at the same time? Yeah, we’re drooling, too. You can combine your love of shopping for all things crafty and drinking at the third annual Holiday Stop and Shop this Sunday. They’ll have lots of crafty stuff for sale by local vendors, plus food and of course beer.
Where: Trolley Stop, 530 E. 5th St., Dayton
When: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6
The bite: Free
Know of any other Naughty parties or Nice events going on this weekend?
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