No plans for the last night of the year? Can’t decide whom you want to hang with? We’re here to help. Pick the party you want to attend–and check out the slew of additional goodies we have online at metromix.com–then call the number listed starting at 10 a.m. today. Giveaways are first-come, first-serve; we’ll answer calls until tickets run out or the clock strikes 11 a.m.–whichever comes first. (But if you ain’t legal, you can’t play.) Now let’s start the party, already!
L8
DJ X spins. Includes a five-hour open bar, appetizers, dinner buffet, a champagne toast and party favors. 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. 222 W. Ontario St. Call 312-222-5587 for two tickets, valued at $100 each.
NARCISSE
DJ Greg Bauer spins hip-hop and house. Includes an open bar, champagne and appetizers. 9:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. 710 N. Clark St. Call 312-222-5587 for two tickets, valued at $110 each.
“THE AWESOME ’80S PROM”
Vote for prom king and queen from a cast of competing “students.” Includes cocktails, appetizers, a preprom dance contest with DJ Johnny Hughes, a balloon drop, champagne toast and dancing to ’80s hits. 8 p.m. pre-prom festivities; 9:30 p.m. performance. RadioStar, 901 W. Weed St. Call 312-222-5587 for two tickets, valued at $95-$125 each.
LE PASSAGE
DJ Finesse spins mainstream, dance, hip-hop and house. Includes bottomless champagne and appetizers. Drink specials include $9 sparkle martinis (a lime martini with champagne and cranberry juice). 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. 937 N. Rush St. Call 312-222-5587 for two tickets, valued at $125 each.
VERMILION
Diners choose from a five-course menu with optional wine pairings and a champagne toast. DJ Omar spins Bollywood, club, house, bhangra and more in the lounge. Seatings at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. 10 W. Hubbard St. Call 312-222-2054 for a reservation for four. We have two tables available for each reservation time. Winner must pay for meal, drinks and gratuity.
THYME
Features a three-course dinner and glass of champagne, plus live jazz entertainment. On the menu: Gulf shrimp with Tahitian vanilla bean nage; lobster bisque with white truffle oil and cinnamon; wild sockeye salmon with roasted corn; creme brulee with brown sugar and cinnamon; and more.
9:30 p.m. seating. 464 N. Halsted St. Call 312-222-2054 for dinner for two with two glasses of champagne, valued at $85 per person.
MIDNIGHT KISS
This metromix/RedEye creative black-tie gala includes appetizers, a premium open bar, DJ entertainment and a champagne toast. Also features a burlesque performance by Michelle L’amour, Miss Exotic World 2005. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. W Hotel-City Center, 172 W. Adams St. Call 312-222-5587 for two tickets, valued at $135 each.
X/O
Diners choose from a four-course prix fixe menu. Afterparty includes an open bar from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., a dessert buffet and DJ Rodney Becker. 10 p.m.-3 a.m. 3441 N. Halsted St. Call 312-222-2054 for a dinner reservation for two (10 p.m.) and entrance to the afterparty, valued at $55 per person. Winner must pay for meal and drinks during the dinner seating, plus gratuity.
BLUE WATER GRILL
Diners choose from a four-course menu featuring seafood, desserts and more. With a champagne toast at midnight. On the menu: lobster dumplings; sauteed wild King salmon with white asparagus; porcini-crusted grilled filet of beef with truffle-chive whipped potatoes; almond-pear tart; and more. 9 p.m. 520 N. Dearborn St. Call 312-222-2054 for a dinner reservation for two plus a free bottle of champagne. Winner must pay for meal, additional drinks and gratuity.
NINTH ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL BALL
Fountains of Wayne, the Freddy Jones Band, The Redwalls and Danielia Cotton headline this year’s concert produced by XRT (93.1-FM) and Big Creek Productions. Includes 10 food and drink tickets, and a midnight fireworks display. 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, 600 E. Grand Ave. Call 312-527-8538 for four tickets, valued at $67 each.
“MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING”
Chaos ensues in Shakespeare’s romantic comedy when an engaged couple attempts to trick a bachelor into marrying his verbal sparring partner. 8:30 p.m. Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave. Call 312-527-8538 for two tickets, valued at $42-$65 each.
CALL NOW!
Ring in 2006 without dropping a dime! All you’ve got to do is call us between 10 and 11 a.m. today for a shot to win party passes for you and your buds. Pick your party, then call the number listed in the description. Hurry: Everything’s doled out on a first-come, first-serve basis, so get your fingers ready.
AND DON’T MISS WHAT’S ON METROMIX.COM
We’ve got even more tickets to give away! Go online for more parties at hot spots Bella Lounge and Sonotheque, plus more concerts, and hard-to-get dinner and hotel reservations.
