New Year's Eve Events on the UES

Here are the best festivities to hit up as you ring in the New Year on the Upper East Side. Happy 2010!

Merchants NY
Thursday, December 31st

Putting On The Ritz for New Year's Eve 2010! For just $49.95, enjoy a4-course prix-fixe menu, dancing, DJ, live jazz, party favors and a midnight champagne toast.
Merchants NY (1125 First Ave. at 62nd St.)
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Parlor Steakhouse
Thursday, December 31st

Join Parlor Steakhouse, a neighborhood favorite, for NYE 2010! They're serving their regular menu as well as great specials. Live DJ begins spinning at 9:00pm. Complimentary hats, noisemakers and more! Good times and great ambiance to bring in 2010!
Parlor Steakhouse (1600 Third Ave. at 90th St.)
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Los Romero: A Champagne New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31st at 8:00pm

The "royal family of the guitar" kicks off the New Year with an evening of glittering guitar virtuosity and sparkling champagne. $75 Premium Orchestra /$55 Regular Orchestra (Includes Champagne toast during intermission).
92nd Street Y (1395 Lexington Ave. at 92nd St.)
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New Year's Eve Laugh In
Thursday, December 31st at 8:00pm & 10:45pm

Laugh in 2010 at the Comic Strip Live's New Year's Eve shows! Special guests include Modi, Macio, Sherrod Small, Marina Franklin, and JJ Ramirez. $118 ticket includes cover, munchies, tip, and tax. It also includes unlimited drinks and a special champagne toast at midnight!
The Comic Strip Live (1568 Second Ave. between 81st & 82nd St.)
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New Year's Eve at Stir
Thursday, December 31st at 9:00pm

Ring in 2010 at one of New York City's greatest lounges. Located in the Upper East Side, Stir caters to a diverse crowd of professionals in all industries and we take pride in the beautiful crowd that gathers at Stir. Martini's are our choice of drink along with our strong cocktail list, assortment of wines and our new "social plates" food menu.
Stir (1363 First Ave. at 73rd St.)
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Emerald Nuts Midnight Run
Thursday, December 31st at 10:00pm

Kick off the New Year with a spectacular fireworks and laser light show at the Emerald Nuts Midnight Run. Join the fun and celebrate with a costume parade, dancing, and much more. Dancing and the costume contest will be held at the Central Park Bandshell, just south of the 72nd Street Transverse in Central Park. All participants will receive a long-sleeve shirt plus a special souvenir!
Central Park Bandshell (south of 72nd Street Transverse)
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New Year's Eve Bike Ride & Outdoor After Party
Thursday, December 31st at 10:30pm

Start the year off right--on your bike or on your skates! Come celebrate New Year's Eve in the great outdoors. We'll be riding up to Belvedere Castle in the middle of Central Park for the best (and free!) New Year's Eve dance party in town with marching band, Rude Mechanical Orchestra and fireworks! Dress festive--don't forget your noisemakers and party favors--and bring food and drink to share! Meet at 10:30pm at Washington Square Park, under the arch.
Belvedere Castle (middle of Central Park)
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Events Roundup: December 23rd-27th

Happy holidays from uppereast.com! The festivities never end--here's what's going on this week in the neighborhood...


Holiday laughs...
A Kosher Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24th at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
NYC's funniest Jewish comedians doing schtick--guaranteed to be funnier than Chinese food and a movie! Special guests include Ray Ellin (Chris Rock Show), Lenny Marcus (various comedy festivals), Dan Naturman (Last Comic Standing, David Letterman), Jon Fisch (Last Comic Standing, Premium Blend), Barry Weintraub (Comedy Central). Reservations required.
The Comic Strip (1568 Second Ave. between 81st & 82nd St.)
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Music scene...
David Broza Concert
Thursday, December 24th at 8:00pm
One of Israel's most enduring and energizing artists returns for his annual concert. David Broza, vocals & guitar; G.E. Smith, guitar; Jay Beckenstein, saxophone; Julio Fernandez, guitar; Emedin Rivera, percussion; Francisco Centeno, bass. Tickets start at $50.
92nd Street YMCA (1395 Lexington Ave. at 92nd St.)
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Good eats...
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner at David Burke Townhouse
Thursday, December 24th & Friday, December 25th at 5:00pm
Executive chef Sylvain Delpique is helming this 2-day, $75 four-course holiday menu that combines familiar upscale items with some very festive twists. The evening starts with a mushroom tortellini dressed in proper stock, with takes you to either a half ostrich egg mixed with lobster and tomato or some Hudson Valley foie gras. Next up, a saffron shellfish broth that’s followed by your choice between poached black cod and venison crusted in toasted almond. The sweet finale will be a wonderful struggle between gingerbread, pear sorbet, a cheesecake lollipop tree or the “Townhouse Ule Log”—a chocolate cake with honey roasted peanuts and a goober cream to seal the sugary deal.
David Burke Townhouse (133 East 61st St. at Lexington Ave.)
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Family activity...
A Family Celebration
Friday, December 25th from 11:30am-3:30pm
We turn the Museum over to families for this New York holiday tradition. A huge drop-in arts and crafts extravaganza, live music and gallery hunts add up to a special day with your family. Ages 3 and up.
The Jewish Museum (1109 Fifth Ave. at 92nd St.)
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Singles scene...
92Y/JDate Christmas Day Chinese Food & Comedy Party
Friday, December 25th at 3:00pm
In a special partnership event with JDate, spend Christmas day enjoying Chinese food and comedy with other Jewish singles! A great lineup of comics will keep you laughing as you mix, mingle and enjoy! For ages 35 and up. $30 ticket includes all you can eat kosher Chinese food buffet.
92nd Street YMCA (1395 Lexington Ave. at 92nd St.)
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A sweet start to the New Year...
2010 New Year's Rockin' Party
Sunday, December 27th from 3:00-5:00pm
Join Big City Moms at Dylan's Candy bar for fun, candy, food, photos, and special surprises! Musical entertainment provided by Dave's Cast of Characters. $50 per family in advance; $60 at the door.
Dylan's Candy Bar (1011 Third Ave. at 60th St.)
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Events Roundup: December 15th-20th

Festive festivities...
Dylan Murphy's Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 15th from 7:00-9:00pm

Come celebrate the holidays with your friends, neighbors, and favorite bartenders at Dylan Murphy's! Open bar and buffet from 7:00-9:00pm. Come dressed for the occasion--ugliest holiday sweater wins a $100 bar tab! More Info
Dylan Murphy's (1453 Third Ave. at 82nd St.)


Wine tasting...
Wine Tasting and Mixer
Wednesday, December 16th from 7:00-8:30pm

Mix and socialize over a robust selection of wines. Wine expert Stefani Jackenthal guides you through various offerings and some basic snack-matching. Mingle, relax and enjoy! Ages 30's and 40's. $40 per person. More Info
92nd Street Y (1395 Lexington Ave. at 92nd St.)


French and fabulous...
La Comedie Francaise New York Open House
Thursday, December 17th at 10:00am

Do you love theatre? Would you like to learn French? La Comedie Francaise New York presents an open house at Yorkville Creperie! Mingle with other Francophiles, enjoy delicious crepes and cappuccino, learn how to introduce yourself in French, and meet the founder and head teacher of La Comedie Francaise New York, Manisha Snoyer. More Info
Yorkville Creperie (1596 York Ave. between 83rd & 84th St.)


Friday family fun...
Solstice Celebration
Friday, December 18th from 2:00-4:00pm

The Central Park Conservancy teams with storyteller Regina Ress during the darkest day of the year for candle-making from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm and stories about the beautiful winter holidays from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas and the New Year are all recognized through stories and candle light! Bring the family down to the Dana Discovery Center for a cross-cultural celebration that invites the light to return! More Info
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (Central Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Ave.)


For a great date...
Solstice Stargazing
Sunday, December 20th from 6:00-8:00pm

The Central Park Conservancy, Urban Park Rangers and Amateur Astronomers Association will be at Belvedere Castle for a special stargazing program honoring the Winter Solstice. Learn about the phases of the moon, winter constellations and much more! More Info
Central Park at Belvedere Castle (mid-park at 79th St.)

Events Roundup: December 10th-15th

Getting geared up for the holidays? Take some time out of your busy schedule to check out these fun-filled festivities!


Madison Avenue shopping scene...
NARS 15th Birthday Celebration
Thursday, November 10th from 11:00am-7:00pm
Come to Barneys New York and celebrate the 15th Anniversary of NARS cosmetics. Have a makeover by a member of the NARS national team of artists while enjoying complimentary champagne! From 5:00-7:00pm, meet NARS creator Francois Nars and have him sign your copy of the NARS 15 x 15 book or your exclusive NARS Loves New York Set. Call Bridget to reserve an appointment at 212-833-2008. More Info
The Foundation at Barneys New York (660 Madison Ave. at 61st St.)


For the kiddies...
Pajama Party
Friday, December 11th from 6:00-8:00pm
A one-of-a-kind thematic "after-hours" for children, featuring gym exploration, art, storytime, cooking, games, relays and more! All parties culminate in a disco dance party and dinner is provided. More Info
New York Kids Club (219 East 67th St. between Second & Third Aves.)


Fun for the whole family...
Peter & the Wolf
December 11th-14th at 4:00 & 5:30pm
Isaac Mizrahi narrates Sergei Prokofiev’s children’s classic. New York City Opera’s George Manahan conducts the New Juilliard Ensemble. Explore a newly commissioned set installation created by the renowned New Orleans-based art collective YA/YA (Young Aspirations/Young Artists), under the artistic direction of Rondell Crier and Rontherin Ratliff. Lighting design by Jennifer Tipton brings this story to life. More Info
The Guggenheim (1071 Fifth Ave. at 89th St.)


Spread the holiday spirit at the zoo...
Wild Holiday Party: Presents for the Animals!
Saturday, December 12th and Sunday, December 13th during zoo hours
There’s no fruitcake or eggnog at this holiday party! Fishsicles, fruit, and peanut butter are just a few of the tasty treats polar bears and other animals will enjoy during these wild weekends in December. More Info
Central Park Zoo (64th St. & Fifth Ave.)


Happy Hanukkah...
15th Annual Family Hanukkah Party
Tuesday, December 15th from 5:30-7:30pm
This annual fundraiser will delight grandparents, parents, and children up to age 10. Please consider bringing an unwrapped gift for a child in need. Plus, holiday fun for everyone! Face painting, balloon art, family photos, magic, music, arts & crafts, and more! More Info
The Jewish Museum (1109 Fifth Ave. at 92nd St.)

Events Roundup: December 3rd-6th

Beauty Scene
Giorgio Armani Beauty Event
Thursday, December 3rd
Meet Giorgio Armani Premier Face Designer Keith Cavaleri, on Thursday, December 3rd exclusively at Barneys New York, Madison Avenue. Keith is a master at emphasizing a women's natural beauty and has recently been featured in Vogue TV "Backstage Beauty" video, highlighting his work during Milan Fashion week. Also attending the event will be Johnny Dosse, makeup artist to Beyonce. Call Johnny at 212-833-2419 to reserve an appointment. Mention uppereast.com and receive a free gift! More Info
Barneys New York (660 Madison Ave. between 60th & 61st St.)


Art Scene
Art After Dark at the Guggenheim
Friday, December 4th from 9:00pm-1:00am
Closing out the 2009 Art After Dark: First Fridays season, Dutch DJ and producer ESTAW brings his distinctive musical style across the Atlantic to the Guggenheim's rotunda. Known for his unique flavor of hip-hop tinged house, ESTAW will deliver an atmospheric set of seamlessly mixed beats to keep you dancing as you ascend the Guggenheim’s spiraling ramp to see Kandinsky, the exhibition described by the New York Times as "sensational." During your visit, see how Kandinsky took inspiration from music in his pioneering efforts toward abstraction. More Info
The Guggenheim (1071 Fifth Ave. at 89th St.)


Bar Scene
Beat the Clock Happy Hour
Friday, December 4th from 7:00-10:00pm
Stop by one of the neighborhood's favorite spots and start your weekend right! It's a beat the clock happy hour with Bud Light/Miller Lite drafts and mixed well drinks $1 from 7-8pm, $2 from 8-9pm, and $3 from 9-10pm. Bring a little challenge and competition to your happy hour! More Info
Mad River Bar & Grille (1442 Third Ave. at 82nd St.)


Family Activity
What is Orff? Interactive Family Concert
Saturday, December 5th at 2:00pm
The What is…? Family Concert Series offers a fun and interactive approach for people of all ages to learn about musical topics and instruments. Presented by Turtle Bay Music School faculty, the What is…? series will both inform and entertain while providing a unique and inspiring concert experience for all! FREE event. More Info
Turtle Bay Music School (244 East 52nd St. between Second & Third Ave.)


Holiday Festivites
Hanukkah Festival
Sunday, December 6th from 10:30am-1:30pm
Celebrate Hanukkah anew. Build your own menorah, make candles, decorate a dreidel, dress up as a Maccabee and produce delicious olive oil. Hang out with Karina and Coco and sing along with Bananukah! with Danna Banana. Beat the drums with Musical IQ and join in fun, creative movement by making leaping latkes with Leaping Legs, Inc. Enjoy 92Y School of Music's Jazz Klezmer Ensemble, munch on goodies and celebrate together! Adults $20, children $15. More Info
92nd Street Y (1395 Lexington Ave. at 92nd St.)

Thanksgiving Fun on the UES

Happy Thanksgiving from uppereast.com! If you're staying in town for your Turkey Day, check out these fun events going on in the neighborhood.

Annual Thanksgiving Feast at Session 73
Thursday, November 26th from open to close
Eat, drink, and be merry this Thanksgiving at Session 73. Leave your apron and stress behind and come enjoy a Thanksgiving family-style buffet with all your holidat favorites. $40 all-you-can-eat. Please call to make a reservation.
Session 73 (1359 First Ave. at 73rd St.)
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Thanksgiving at Bounce NYC
Thursday, November 26th at 6:00pm
Staying in the city for Turkey Day? Stop by one of the neighborhood's favorite sports bars for a night of football and fun! Watch the New York Giants take on the Denver Broncos. $5 Jameson shots and $20 buckets of beer. Cheers!
Bounce NYC (1403 Second Ave. at 73rd St.)
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Thanksgiving Afterparty at Southern Hospitality
Thursday, November 26th at 9:00pm
Join Southern Hospitality, one of the Upper East Side's favorite hangouts, and keep your festivities going! $25 per person open bar from 9:00pm to 12:00am. DJ Richie will be spinning your favorite tunes all night! And for those of you ready for round two, a full Thanksgiving menu will be served: house smoked turkey breast with gravy, cornbread, smoked sausage stuffing and more!
Southern Hospitality (1460 Second Ave. between 76th & 77th St.)
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Cross Park Promenade Tour
Friday, November 27th at 11:00am
Come with family or friends and enjoy the beauty of the holidays and fall during a cross park promenade all while walking off your Turkey Day meal. Many surprises of Central Park will be revealed: a hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats powered by wind, sculptures celebrating fresh water and more!
Central Park (inside the park at Fifth Ave. & 72nd St.)
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Live Music: White Collar Crime Lords
Friday, November 27th at 11:00pm
The Upper East Side's very own White Collar Crime Lords take the stage at Session 73 for the very first time! expect an up-tempo set list that includes anything and everything--Jay Z to the White Stripes, Snoop Dogg to Lady Gaga. Keep your holiday weekend going with this "can't miss" show!
Session 73 (1359 First Ave. at 73rd St.)
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Weekend Events Roundup: November 18th-22nd

Get festive for fall this weekend with these fabulously fun events!

Tequila Tasting
Thursday, November 19th at 7:00pm
Representatives from the distilleries will be discussing each of the 32 tequilas, including 1800 (Blanco, Reposado, Anejo), Maestro Dobel (Blended Reposado, Super Anejo), Gran Centenario (Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, Rose Angel), Cazadores (Blanco, Reposado, Anejo), Corzo (Blanco, Reposado, Anejo), Herradura (Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, Selecion Suprema), Patron (Blanco, Reposado, Anejo) Patron Platinum, and Southern Hospitality's 901 Silver. $45 per person.
Southern Hospitality (1460 Second Ave. between 76th & 77th St.)
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Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Thursday, November 19th at 7:00pm
Chef Mike Colameco presents monthly cooking demonstrations at the Viking/Carl Schaedel Showroom (formerly the Delia/Viking showroom). Exclusively for the 92nd Street Y, his classes cover the basics and help home cooks become more proficient. Colameco has a weekly show on WOR-AM and a weekly series, Colameco's Food Show, on Channel 13. $45 per person.
Viking/Carl Schaedel Showroom (969 Third Ave. at 58th St.)
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Films for a Fall Evening at the Met
Friday, November 20th from 4:30-6:30pm
Join other teens in a program of free classes devoted to understanding art and exploring the Metropolitan Museum. All classes are based on works of art in the Museum's collection. FREE with museum admission.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 Fifth Ave. at 82nd St.)
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LGBT Leo Bar
Friday, November 20th from 6:00-9:00pm
It's cocktails with chatting and mingling in a museum! Meet and rub elbows with fun people, enjoy the free docent-led exhibition tours, then relax and chatter the night away while sipping an intriguing and whimsical lychee martini! Drink specials on martinis, bellinis, and more!
Asia Society (725 Park Ave. at 70th St.)
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Break the Mold: A Collaboration of Creation
Saturday, November 21st at 7:30pm & Sunday, November 22nd at 2:00pm
If you like listening to bands and singers, watching dancers, or studying photography, Break the Mold is a show you can't miss! From opera to Irish stepping, from rock bands to modern dancers, from tap hoofers to violinists, this is your chance to see some of New York's most talented young artists all in one place...with a chance to meet and mingle with them after they perform. FREE event. Donations welcome.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Stage (230 East 90th St. at Third Ave.)


Fall Family Day
Sunday, November 22nd at 2:00pm
Join us for a family day celebrating the museum’s architecture and the magical artwork of Vasily Kandinsky. Engage in conversations, art-making activities, and storytelling. Recommended for families with kids 4–10. All are welcome! Member families $15; non-member families $10.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (1071 Fifth Ave. at 89th St.)
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