NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS.Byline: - Jacqueline Etcheverry 11th annual Nye Comedy Show and Dinner Dance, featuring performances by Jeff Altman Jeff Altman (born August 13, 1951) is an American stand-up comedian who has appeared as a guest on The Late Show with David Letterman 37 times, most recently August 02, 2007. , Roger Behr, Dane Cook and musical guests Billy Vera Billy Vera (born William McCord, 28 May 1944, Riverside, California, U.S.) is an American singer, actor, writer and music historian. Career Vera began his singing career in 1962 as a member of the Resolutions. and the Beaters, 7 p.m. Dec. 31. Sportsmen's Lodge The Sportsmen's Lodge in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles, California is something of a kitsch landmark but remains a popular spot for celebrations, dinners and public events. , 12833 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. $99.99. (818) 755-5000. Mani's Place New Year's Eve party, featuring a huge dance floor, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31. 2315 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. $15. (805) 584-6264. The Ventura Club brings holiday cheer with a premium bar, a four- course meal and late-night breakfast, 7 p.m. Dec. 31. $150. (818) 788-5550. New Year's Eve 2000 aboard the Queen Mary, featuring live music, fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to and fine dining, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31. Queen Mary, Long Beach. $75. (562) 435-3511. Greet 2001 with laughter at the Ice House this New Year's Eve, with live stand-up comedy starring the ``Movie Guy'' Harry Basil, Ralph Harris and Nickelodeon's ``All That'' star Gabriel Iglesias, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31. 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. $34.50-$44.50. (626) 577-1894. Caribbean-style New Year's Eve at Cha Cha Cha, featuring a special menu, live Latin world beat music, dancing and more, 8 p.m. Dec. 31. Cha Cha Cha, 17499 Ventura Blvd., Encino. $90. Reservations required. (818) 789-3600. Brazilian Charity Ball, featuring dinner, dancing and the Brasilian Beat Band, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31. Universal City Hilton Hotel. $150. (818) 784-2328. GIANT 2001: A Hollywood Odyssey, featuring three stages, nine DJs, outdoor amusements and tented tent·ed adj. 1. Covered with tents. 2. Sheltered in tents. 3. Resembling a tent. lounges, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Dec. 31. Entrance on Hollywood Boulevard at Vine Street. $60-$120. Tickets will not be sold at the door. (323) 464-7373. Night in Vienna New Year's Eve concert, presenting the Conejo Pops Orchestra, conducted by Elmer Ramsey, featuring renowned pianist Daniel Pollack, 8 p.m. Dec. 31. Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza is a performing arts and administrative center located in Thousand Oaks, California. It was built in 1994 on the former site of "Jungleland" at a cost of $63.8 million. , 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. $18-$50. (805) 449-2787. Celebrate New Year's in grand style at Beverly Hills Hotel's Polo Lounge, featuring live entertainment and a five-course feast by executive chef Katsuo ``Suki'' Sugiura, 9 p.m. Dec. 31. 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills. $150. Reservations required. (310) 276-2251. Gala on Lake Como, featuring a five-course menu, special wines from Lombardy and live music, 9 p.m. Dec. 31. Locanda del Lago, Third Street Promenade The Third Street Promenade is a pedestrian street in Santa Monica, California, United States. It is considered one of the premier shopping destinations in West Los Angeles and frequently draws crowds from all over Los Angeles County. , 231 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica. $75-$110. (310) 451-3525. America, Christopher Cross and Poco po·co adv. Music To a slight degree or amount; somewhat. Used chiefly as a direction. [Italian, from Latin paucus; see pau-1 in Indo-European roots.] perform a New Year's Eve concert, 9:15 p.m. Dec. 31. Universal Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. $25-$69.50. (213) 480-3232. Bass player Ritt Henn with Teresa Tudury, presents a special New Year's Eve concert, 10 p.m. Dec. 31. Genghis Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. , 740 N. Fairfax, Hollywood. $20. Reservations required. (310) 823-6596. CAPTION(S): 3 photos Photo: (1 -- 3) ``Movie Guy'' Harry Basil, Ralph Harris and ``All That'' star Gabriel Iglesias perform stand-up comedy New Year's Eve at the Ice House in Pasadena. |
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