Remember
all the hype of last years massive Millennium celebration? Of course
you do. Well, you get to do it all over again on Sunday, December 31, 2000
the eve of the "real" Millennium. Since there technically
was never a year 0, January 1, 2001 marks the actual beginning of the new
millennium. So fight that millennial fatigue, cancel those boring plans
to rent 2001: A Space Odyssey, and experience the magical dawning of a new
century on your favorite dance floor one more time.
NEW YORK CITY
Since this is where Ill be ringing in the New Year, lets start
with the Mother City. Victor Calderone will get the tribal beats and diva
vocals rolling early on December 31st for 2001: A Roxy Odyssey. Special
guest Kristine W will exercise her vocal cords after the midnight champagne
toast. Your $100 advance ticket ($125 after December 17th) allows you to
dance clear through noon on Monday. Call 212/645-5156 or visit www.roxynyc.com
for more info.
Of course youll want to leave Roxy early if youre planning to
head up 10th Avenue to Juniors coveted realm for Twilo of the Gods.
Miss Vasquez spins all night long, but its no secret that hell
save the best for last. You also wont want to miss the ball drop,
ala Times Square, at noon on Monday. If past years are any indication, expect
late afternoon performances by Kevin Aviance, Rafael, and others. Pack a
lunch cause this party will go very, very late. Advance tickets are
$75 till December 15th. Call 212/268-1600 or visit www.twilo.com
for more info.
SOUTH BEACH
Jeffrey Sanker will be dominating Miami Beach New Years weekend with
five separate events including a 15-hour continuous dance marathon at the
Miami Arena in downtown Miami. Those of you who were lucky enough to attend
Mark Bakers Arena 2000 party over Thanksgiving weekend know just how
unique this venue is, so if you can get past the obstacle of traveling across
the causeway and the high ticket price ($100), the combination of DJs Abel,
Manny Lehman and Mark Anthony should satisfy even the most discerning party
boys musical tastes. Boy George will also be belting out his favorite
hits during a special live performance.
Other Sanker events throughout the weekend include the return of DJ Boy
George (same George, different talent) at Level on Friday, super-hot DJ
Tracy Young and MasterBeats Brett Henrichson spinning at a beach party
on Saturday afternoon, Last Dance at Salvation on Saturday night with DJ
Alyson Calagna, and First Dance at Salvation on Monday morning with local
favorite, DJ Ra. Limited weekend VIP passes are available for $300. Call
323/653-0800 or visit www.jeffreysanker.com
for more info.
A more economical way to celebrate the New Year is at 2001: A SoBe Odyssey
(sure, everyones working this theme to death this year, but its
still better than that dreaded Y2K thing). Banking on safety in numbers,
Salvation joins forces with Anthem @ Crobar and Revelation to present DJ
Monty Q for your listening and dancing pleasure. Special surprise performances
are also being planned to compliment "an evening of galactic delights."
Advance tickets are only $50. Call 305/673-6508 or visit www.salvationsobe.com
for more info.
If you still have any energy left over after all these parties (and we know
you will), join DJs David Knapp and Ra (does this man ever sleep?) at Amnesia
for their annual New Years Day party.
LOS ANGELES / PALM SPRINGS
Meanwhile, three hours later ... our friends on the west coast twirl their
noisemakers and raise their glasses to toast the New Year at several festive
soirees. DJs James Andersen, Paulo and Mark Andrus command the turntables
at Spin 2001, a 15-hour marathon at The Palace. (At an advance price of
$50, you can rent dance floor space for just $3.33/hour what a bargain!)
Call 323/731-3848 or visit www.rohanandmarco.com
for more info.
The Factory hosts DJs Kimberly S and Mike Duretto for the low advance ticket
price of $30 (310/659-4551 or www.factorynightclub.com),
while Rage presents Snow Storm with DJ Rafael M for an even better deal
just $15 in advance (310/652-7055).
Many west coast boys will be venturing east into the desert this year in
pursuit of fun and frivolity in Palm Springs. JT Presents Boys with
Bad Habits (sounds like my kind of party) takes place on Saturday at The
Doral Springs Resort with DJ Joe Gauthreaux, while KanYun Tours Productions
and Don Bishop unite for the Its All About You New Years Eve
celebration at The Palm Springs Marquis Resort with DJs Roland Belmares
and Don Bishop. Advance tickets are $40 and $50, respectively. Call 760/327-6343
or visit www.kanyuntours.com
for more info.
WASHINGTON, DC
Despite the election drama and widespread political corruption, our nations
capital is actually a very fun place to party (no, really, it is
I live there). Our world-class mega-club, Nation (remember the Cherry 5
closing party?), is the setting for A Weekend in the Garden of Good and
Evil. Chicago mix-master Mark Vallese takes the helm on Saturday night while
David Knapp works the bipartisan dance floor into a frenzy on New Years
Eve. Hanging Chads are welcome. Economical weekend ticket packages are also
available. Call 202/554-1500 or visit www.velvetnation.com
for more info.
Washingtons newest club night, Tantrum, kicks
the weekend off on Friday with Thunderpuss Chris Cox
and Miss Loleatta Holloway at Zei Club. Admission is just
$15 all night. Visit www.tantrum-dc.com
for more info.
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