{"id":4815,"date":"2011-12-30T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2011-12-30T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lbpost.com\/articles\/life\/downtown-long-beach-celebrates-new-year-s-eve-in-style\/"},"modified":"2011-12-30T17:30:00","modified_gmt":"2011-12-30T17:30:00","slug":"downtown-long-beach-celebrates-new-year-s-eve-in-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/downtown-long-beach-celebrates-new-year-s-eve-in-style","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Long Beach Celebrates New Year&#8217;s Eve in Style"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>2:50pm |&nbsp;<\/strong>Downtown Long Beach is celebrating the New Year with a variety of exciting activities that will be sure to get everyone revved up for 2012. In addition to the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lbpost.com\/life\/staffreports\/12988\"><\/a><a><\/a>DLBA\u2019s New Year\u2019s Eve celebration which features two massive parties &#8211; the free, family-friendly Waterfront event from 5:00pm to 10:00pm, and the ticketed high-energy street party on Pine from 7:00pm to 2:00am &#8211; there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the season in Downtown Long Beach.<br \/><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br \/><\/span><strong>33 Degrees,&nbsp;<\/strong>9 p.m.<br \/>DJ SMS will bring in 2012 with great music at 33 Degrees. No cover and casual attire.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.33degreeslb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.33degreeslb.com<\/a><br \/>Where: 423A Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach CA 90802<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br \/><\/span><br \/><strong>Caf\u00e9 Sevilla,&nbsp;<\/strong>7 p.m.<br \/>Choose from the Midnight Celebration Dinner, featuring a four course dinner with live Rumba entertainment for $69.95 per person, the Flamenco Dinner Show, with a four course dinner for $69.96 per person, and club admission for $30 pre-sale and $40 general admission.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cafesevilla.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cafesevilla.com<\/a><br \/>Where: 140 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802<\/p>\n<p><strong>District Wine,&nbsp;<\/strong>9 p.m. to 1 a.m.<br \/>Ring in the New Year with Tini Grey who will be playing covers and fun rock songs. Watch the ball drop at midnight with a free bubbly toast. No cover.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.districtwine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.districtwine.com<\/a><br \/>Where: 144 Linden Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802<br \/><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br \/><\/span><strong>DLBA\u2019s Waterfront Celebration,&nbsp;<\/strong>5 p.m. to 10 p.m.<br \/>Downtown\u2019s waterfront amphitheatre will come alive with a flurry of activities and roaming performers, including magicians, face painters and balloon artists. Local live bands CPO &amp; The SAPS and Them Novus will serve up family-friendly music and a trackless train will offer free rides along the esplanade between the Aquarium of the Pacific and Shoreline Village. At 9 p.m., the sky lights up for an East Coast countdown with a ten minute fireworks spectacular. Don\u2019t miss the final hour of live music as families welcome the New Year together.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.downtownlongbeach.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.downtownlongbeach.org<\/a><br \/>Cost: Free<br \/>Where:&nbsp;Waterfront Amphitheater between Gladstone\u2019s and P.F. Changs restaurants (300 South Pine Avenue)<\/p>\n<p><strong>DLBA\u2019s Pine Avenue Celebration,&nbsp;<\/strong>7 p.m. to 2 a.m.<br \/>Love Fool will open the show with a rocking 90s set and in keeping with the countdown theme, they\u2019ll be back for a 80s mix that will set the tone for the event headliner. Wayward Sons, a celebrated 70s cover band, will wow the crowd. At midnight, the countdown to 2012 will begin. At midnight, fireworks will light up the sky for the New Year. Outdoor bars will serve up spirits, allowing guests to enjoy food and beverages without missing a minute of live music.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.downtownlongbeach.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.downtownlongbeach.org<\/a><br \/>Cost: $10 in advance $15 at the gate<br \/>Where: Intersection of Pine Avenue &amp; Broadway Avenue<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fuego at the Hotel Maya<\/strong><br \/>There are plenty of great choices at Fuego this New Years. Choose from a $100 and $150 meal packages, there\u2019s also a $40 hors d\u2019oeuvres package, and a variety of VIP packages.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotelmayalongbeach.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hotelmayalongbeach.org<\/a>.<br \/>Where: 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802<\/p>\n<p><strong>My Big Fat Greek New Year\u2019s Eve Party at George\u2019s Greek Caf\u00e9,&nbsp;<\/strong>5 p.m. &amp; 9 p.m.<br \/>George\u2019s will have two seatings for their New Year\u2019s Eve party featuring a great selection of Greek food. The 5 p.m. seating is $35 and the 9 p.m. seating is $45. The late seating includes live music, dancing, party favors and a balloon drop.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.georgesgreekcafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.georgesgreekcafe.com<\/a><br \/>Where: 135 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gladstone\u2019s<\/strong><br \/>Join Gladstone\u2019s for New Year\u2019s Eve as they serve up delicious seafood and great views of the Waterfront. Stay for the 9 p.m. and 12 a.m. fireworks shows.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gladstoneslongbeach.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.gladstoneslongbeach.com<\/a><br \/>Where: 330 South Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvelle\u2019s,&nbsp;<\/strong>Doors at<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>7 p.m., Show at 9:30 p.m.<br \/>New Year\u2019s Eve at Harvelle\u2019s features a 21 and over show by Caf\u00e9 R&#038;B, a powerhouse blues and R&#038;B performer. All inclusive tickets are $75 and include admission, party favors and an open bar all night \u2013 gratuity included. Table reservations start at $50. Dinner is also available.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.harvelles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">longbeach.harvelles.com<\/a><br \/>Where: 201 East Broadway, Long Beach CA, 90802<br \/><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br \/><\/span><strong>The Queen Mary,&nbsp;<\/strong>6 p.m. to 2 a.m.<br \/>Start the year out in style, experience seven different onboard parties where there&#8217;s a little something for everybody. Enjoy jazz in one of our historic salons, sing along to Dueling Pianos, put on your dancing shoes for music of the 70&#8217;s, 80&#8217;s and all-night sets by&nbsp;local DJ&#8217;s for $99 per ticket.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.queenmary.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.queenmary.com<\/a><br \/>Where: 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802<\/p>\n<p><strong>Queensville Steakhouse and Parkers\u2019 Lighthouse<\/strong><br \/>For $85 a person, Queensville will serve a four-course prix fixe dinner starting at 6 p.m. with live jazz beginning at 8 p.m. Parkers\u2019 main dining room will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 43 p.m. and dinner from 4 to 11 p.m.&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:562-432-6500\" value=\"+15624326500\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">562-432-6500<\/a><br \/>Where: 435 Shoreline Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802<br \/><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br \/><\/span><strong>Sgt. Peppers Dueling Pianos,&nbsp;<\/strong>7:30 p.m.<br \/>Sgt. Peppers is offering three packages for New Year\u2019s Eve, ranging from $50 to $75 a seat. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and pianos start at 8:30 p.m.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pepperspianos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.pepperspianos.com<\/a><br \/>Where: 91 South Pine Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sky Room<\/strong><br \/>The Sky Room will have two seatings, one at 5 p.m. for $79 and one at 9 p.m. for $159. Entr\u00e9e choices include Chilean sea bass, butter poached lobster and prime filet mignon.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theskyroom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.theskyroom.com<\/a><br \/>Where: 40 South Locust Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802<\/p>\n<p><strong>Utopia,&nbsp;<\/strong>5 p.m. to 12 a.m.<br \/>Serving a five course meal with entr\u00e9e choices including grilled filet mignon, grilled salmon, mushroom ravioli, they\u2019re also serving off of their regular menu from 5 to 9 p.m. Live music will be playing all evening.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.utopiarestaurant.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.utopiarestaurant.net<\/a><br \/>Where: 445 East First Street, Long Beach, CA 90802<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Yard House<\/strong><br \/>With a no reservations policy, The Yard House is serving up their regular menu along with hats, horns and a beer toast.&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:562-628-0455\" value=\"+15626280455\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">562-628-0455<\/a><br \/>Where: 401 Shoreline Drive, Long Beach. CA 90802<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-align: left; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; \">For more information please call&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tel:%28562%29%20436-4259\" value=\"+15624364259\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-align: left; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(562) 436-4259<\/a><span style=\"text-align: left; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; \">&nbsp;or visit&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.downtownlongbeach.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-align: left; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; color: #1155cc; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.downtownlongbeach.org<\/a><span style=\"text-align: left; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; \">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Downtown Long Beach is celebrating the New Year with a variety of exciting activities that will be sure to get everyone revved up for 2012.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"newspack_sponsor_sponsorship_scope":"","newspack_sponsor_native_byline_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_native_category_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_style":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_placement":"inherit","inline_featured_image":false,"newspack_ads_suppress_ads":false,"newspack_popups_has_disabled_popups":"","_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_":"","_author_alias":"","cap-aim":"","cap-description":"","cap-display_name":"","cap-first_name":"","cap-jabber":"","cap-last_name":"","cap-linked_account":"","cap-newspack_employer":"","cap-newspack_job_title":"","cap-newspack_phone_number":"","cap-newspack_role":"","cap-user_email":"","cap-user_login":"","cap-website":"","cap-yahooim":"","newspack_article_summary":"","newspack_email_html":"","newspack_email_type":"","newspack_featured_image_position":"","newspack_hide_page_title":"","newspack_hide_updated_date":false,"newspack_post_subtitle":"","newspack_show_share_buttons":"","newspack_sponsor_byline_prefix":"","newspack_sponsor_disclaimer_override":"","newspack_sponsor_flag_override":"","newspack_sponsor_only_direct":"","newspack_sponsor_url":"","newspack_article_summary_title":"Overview:","newspack_show_updated_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"newspack_spnsrs_tax":[],"coauthors":[],"class_list":["post-4815","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hi-lo","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4815","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4815"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4815\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4815"},{"taxonomy":"newspack_spnsrs_tax","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newspack_spnsrs_tax?post=4815"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=4815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}