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Where to party 2012 away...
We've got more than 100 ways to kiss 2012 goodbye.
Justin Rose
Melvin Davis & the United Sound - Melvin Davis & the United Sound will be bringing their high-energy, foot-stomping, soul-shaking set to Cliff Bell's. A "Northern Soul" legend, Melvin has, in recent years, come out of retirement to find a new audience for his brand of authentic 1960s soul music. With mostly younger musicians backing him up these days, the show is packed with youthful energy and vintage sounds. Come as you are, or dress in vintage clothing, this soul party is going to be the real deal. At 10 p.m. Dec. 31, Cliff Bell's, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit; 313-961-2543; cliffbells.com; $20.
Published: December 19, 2012
Downtown Mount Clemens New Year's Eve Gala. Family New Year's Eve Party featuring live entertainment and midnight fireworks. Children's New Year's Eve in Never Never Land from 4 to 9 p.m. Downtown Mount Clemens, Mount Clemens. (12/31, 4 p.m.-midnight)
dr. Swift. Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham, 248-645-2150. (12/31, 9 p.m.)
Dragon Wagon. Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti, 734-480-2739. (12/31, 9 p.m.)
Elektricity NYE 2013. DJ Ryan Richards. Elektricity Nightclub, 15 S. Saginaw, Pontiac, 248-599-2212. $10. (12/31, 8:30 p.m.-4 a.m.)
Fifth Avenue NYE 2013. The New Fifth Avenue, 215 W. Fifth Ave., Royal Oak, 248-629-9423. (12/31)
Gaelic League New Year's Eve
Celebration. 7 pm Dublin Toast, 8 pm Music begins with McSpillin Gaelic League, 2068 Michigan Ave., Detroit, 313-964-8700. (12/31)
Grand Buffet. Three courses, with Shrimp Bisque and a light Organic Green salad, Roast Sea Bass, Sliced Tenderloin of Beef, Seafood Newburg, Carved Prime Rib and all the accompaniments, a trio of desserts. The Whitney, 4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-832-5700. $79. (12/31)
Greensky Bluegrass. With Frontier Ruckus. Majestic Theatre, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-833-9700. $25-$30. (12/31, 8 p.m.)
Harbor House New Year's Eve Party. Kitchen open until 1am, lounge open until 2am. Live Music in the entertainment Lounge. No Cover with reservations and dinner. Free party favors and Champagne toast. Harbor House, 440 Clinton St., Detroit, 313-967-9900. (12/31)
Hazardhead New Year's Eve Party. Paycheck's Lounge, 2932 Caniff, Hamtramck, 313-874-0909. (12/31)
Henry Hotel New Year's Eve. DJ's, Distinct Upscale Rooms, Premium Bar, Appetizers and Midnight Buffet. The Henry, 300 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, 313-441-6035. (12/31)
Hockeytown Winter Festival Alumni Showdown. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-471-6611. (12/31, 3:30 p.m.)
Holidays in Henry Ford Museum. Seasonal celebration includes daily visits with Santa through Dec. 24, Christmas stories in the Alleghany Locomotive, hands-on activities, the Lionel train and LEGO train display and more. The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, 313-982-6001. (12/31) Ongoing.
Jade S. MotorCity Casino Hotel - Sound Board, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit, 866-752-9622. (12/31)
Jef Reynolds Motor City Mix. Detroit Yacht Club, 1 Riverbank Rd., Detroit, 313-824-1200. (12/31)
Jersey Boys. The award-winning musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, 313-872-1000. (12/31, 7:30 p.m.)
KEM AND Mike Epps: New Year's Eve Celebration of Love & Laughter. With L'Renee Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-471-6611. $49, $79, $99 and $150. (12/31, 9 p.m.)
Laurel Park Manor: New Year's Eve. Includes hors d'oeuvres, a Kobe Beef Shortrib and Chicken Florentine combination dinner, open bar, specialty plated dessert and Afterglow pizza. It also features The Mass Transit Band and dancing. Laurel Manor, 39000 Schoolcraft, Livonia. $95. (12/31, 7 p.m.-1 a.m.)
Liquor Store Novi NYE 2013. Liquor Store, 44325 12 Mile Rd., Novi, 248-305-8135. $10. (12/31, 9 p.m.)
Live Tribute Show. With tributes to Bobby Darin, Frankie Valli, Blues Brothers and Tom Jones, plus comedian Keith Ruff. Ticket includes dinner and champagne toast. Downriver Italian-American Club, 646 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. $55. (12/31)
LSG. With Eddie Levert, Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill and Don DC Curry. Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St., Detroit, 313-832-7100. $79.50-$200. (12/31, 9 p.m.)
Lucky Brown. Blarney Stone Pub, 27253 Woodward Ave., Berkley, 248-541-1881. (12/31)
Lucky Number 13 New Year's Eve Party. Party favors, complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and passed complimentary hor d'oeuvres served throughout the night. Black Finn, 530 S. Main St., Royal Oak, 248-582-9460. $30. (12/31)
Lutalo. MotorCity Casino Hotel - Sound Board, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit, 866-752-9622. (12/31)
MBARGO NYE 2013. MBarGo, 44325 12 Mile Rd., Novi, 888-231-7975. $20. (12/31)
Mega 80s New Year's Eve Party. Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-544-3030. $25. (12/31, 8 p.m.)
Melvin Davis and the United Sound. A New Year's for classic Detroit Soul Party. A high-energy-foot-stomping-soul-shaking set. Come as you are, or dress in vintage clothing, this soul party is going to be the real deal. Cliff Bell's, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit, 313-961-2543. $20. (12/31, 10 p.m.)
Mittenfest VII. A five-day festival of local music to benefit 826michigan, a local nonprofit writing and tutoring center. Woodruff's, 36 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti. $10 per day/$82.60 for all five days. (12/31, 4 p.m.) Ongoing.
Motor City Meatball Madness Tour at The Drop. New Year's Eve Party and "D" Drop at Campus Martius, Meatball Eating Contest, Gourmet Food from Dago Joe's, Coffee, Hot Chocolate. Ice Skating at the Rink will be available to all. Come watch the "D" get lowered at midnight and help bring a new year. Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 596-995-3246. FREE. (12/31, 9 p.m.)
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