Good grief, is 2008 over yet? Between the financial armageddon and a dystopian political campaign worthy of a Vonnegut novel, it's felt like an eternity since America acted sane. Just reading the news makes us reach for a stiff drink. Naturally, New Year's Eve feels even more symbolic than usual, and some intense bacchanalia is the perfect way to give 2008 a Farewell-And-Don't-Come Back message. So this December 31st, drink up, drink long, and drink to the future.
BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY # 1: NYE 2009 @
PLUSHPlush offers a night of upscale excellence, with a midnight balloon drop, champagne celebrations, party favors and a premium open bar.
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SPOONNew Year's at this upscale lounge will feature top shelf liquor and a champagne toast at midnight.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #3: NYE 2009 @ NV PENTHOUSE LOUNGE
This premium open bar includes Red Bull to get you past the marathon-drinking fatigue, giving you plenty of energy to keep up with the hip-hop and mash-up beats.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #4: LIGHT UP YOUR NEW YEARS @ LUMEN
DJ White Shadow spins this excellent Lincoln Square lounge party.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #5: MIDWEST OFFICIAL NYE EXTRAVAGANZA @ STAN MANSION
Ten of Chicago's superstar DJ's will spin at this three story mansion, complete with photographers, party favors and excellent hip-hop, house, and Top 40 hits.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #6: RUM IN THE NEW YEAR WITH YOUR UNCLE! @ UNCLE FATTY'S RUM RESORT
Lakeview can always count on Uncle Fatty for a creative tiki party, and this year they're offering a 5-hour premium bar.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #7: NEW YEAR'S EVE @ ELM STREET LIQUORS
Celebrating New Year's at a liquor might strike some as a tad...literal, but we like where this is going. Complimentary appetizers sweeten the deal.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #8: AEM 2008 NYE GALA @ NAVY PIER
DJ Pump Boi Lee, JayFunk and Maurice Halsted spin this White Tie affair, concluding with the largest fireworks show in Chicago.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #9: NYE 2009 GOES GOLD @ HILTON CHICAGO
Play casino games, win cash prizes, all while DJ Homicide from Sugar Ray presides over rock, hip-hop and Top 40 hits.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #10: NYE CELEBRATION @ HYATT REGENCY
JACK-FM hosts this New Year's gathering that features an open bar, dinner buffet, and music by popular local band 7th Heaven.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #11: NEW YEAR'S EVE @ HILTON LISLE/NAPERVILLE
This decadent formal event features The Michael Heaton Band and various local DJs as well as a continuous open bar and dancing in the ballroom.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #12: ROCKIN' & ROLLIN' NYE BASH @ HILTON CHICAGO NORTHBROOK
Beatles tribute band Cavern Beat will play classics while patrons dine on a four-course dinner and enjoy non-stop dancing.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #13: NYE SOIREE 2009 @ WYN HOTEL
Free-flowing champagne, Ketel One, Bombay Sapphire and martinis are part-and-parcel with this superstar night on Magnificent Mile.
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