NEW YEAR'S EVE GUIDE

New Year's Eve Listings

Whether you have five minutes or five hours, they’ve designed treatments and services to accommodate everyone. 519 S. Fourth St. 215.627.7390; 137 S. Main St. 215.340.6400. www.annodamspa.com

Enjoy a four-hour open bar, champagne, dancing and more at New Year’s Eve, Uncorked! 22 S. 23rd St. 215.327.5178. www.phillynewyears.com

Call Bishop’s Collar today to book your private New Year’s Eve party. 2349 Faimount Ave. 215.765.1616

Join them New Year’s Eve for the great food and fun of New Orleans. 414 S. Second St. 215.574.1687

Serving the needs of photographers since 1939. Voted “Best Camera Store” in the area by viewers of Fox 29 TV. They offer a comprehensive selection of high-quality photographic and video equipment, in addition to major-brand cameras and accessories and a wide selection of lighting and grip equipment. 1400 S. Columbus Blvd. 215.399.2155. www.calumetphoto.com

Midnight balloon drop, several packages available, no cover, drink specials, giveaways, champagne toast, continental breakfast, bottle specials and champagne specials all night long. 2908 S. Columbus Blvd. 215.218.1040

12Midnight is the hottest NYE party in Philly. Mingle in the Crystal Tea Room with a five-hour open bar, hors d’oeuvres and live music from the L.A. Starz. $125-$165. 100 Penn Sq. 215.627.5100

Magnificent food, tarot card readers and a slammin’ DJ. All you can eat and drink from 8-11pm. Stay for a champagne toast at midnight and a breakfast buffet at 1am. $100. 1040 N. Second St. 215.413.3822

Ring in NYE with a four-course dinner. Choose from: surf and turf, dijon-crusted lamb, Chilean sea bass or chambord-glazed breast of duck, served with soup, salad, dessert and champagne toast. $35. 216 S. 11th St. 215.922.3427

A Moroccan tent provides the exotic ambience to bring Morocco to you. A great place to welcome the new year by enjoying belly dancers, hookah, a complimentary glass of fine champagne and a traditional Moroccan feast. 620 S. Second St. 215.925.5367. www.fezrestaurant.com

The Fortress goes zoo-topian for NYE. Come dressed up, from tuxedo to gorilla suit. Chill with the penguins for a drink, or lounge in the lions den till midnight. Open bar. $50. 221 W. Glenwood Ave. 212.843.2400

Get gorgeous for New Year’s Eve. Make an appointment with Giovanni & Pileggi’s expert stylists and makeup artists. 1701 Walnut St. 215.568.3040. www.giovannipileggi.com

Come party at “Shaken Not Stirred NYE ’07.” Four DJs spinning hip-hop, R&B and reggae. Three-hour top-shelf open bar and two-hour sushi appetizer extravaganza. $125. 241-243 Chestnut St. 215.861.8990. www.harusushi.com

Join funny man Joe DeVito for a hilarious NYE event. Party package includes appetizers for 8pm show. Dessert buffet with champagne toast for 10:30pm show. $35-$55. 2031 Sansom St. 215.496.9001. www.heliumcomedy.com

Kick off 2008 at the Third Annual Celebrity Style NYE Caribbean Gala. Open bar 8:30pm-12:30am. Enjoy a panoramic view of the fireworks without standing in the cold. $110. Pier 19, 325 N. Columbus Blvd. 215.620.7875

Party the night away with dinner and dancing. Music by Darla Rich. Two shows (7-9pm and 10pm-midnight). 15 E. Broad St., Hopewell, N.J. 609.466.9889

Experience NYE live at House of Blues Atlantic City with Elvis Costello & the Imposters or the Samples. 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J. 609.236.BLUE. www.showboatatlanticcity.com

Party with live music all night long. Special menu includes eight kinds of appetizers, salads and entrees. Complimentary champagne, wine and Turkish spirits. $95. 228 Vine St. 215.592.1212. www.konakturkish restaurant.com

Experience a little taste of Mexico on NYE. Special three-course prix-fixe menu. Limited à la carte menu also available. $45. 36th St. and Lancaster Ave. 215.895.0139. www.zocalophilly.com

This year marks the 17th anniversary of the Meade Birthday Celebration. Come see the parade of Civil War reenactors, civilians in period attire, special dignitaries, heritage groups and participants march to Meade’s final resting place. 3822 Ridge Ave. 215.228.8200. www.theundergroundmuseum.org

Traditional Abruzzese New Year’s Eve prix-fixe menu. Two seatings available. 1927 E. Passyunk Ave. 215.271.5626. www.levirtu.com

The NYE Philly Downtown Gala is the most visible, well-attended and fun event in the city. Join 700 partygoers who will dress up, get down and ring in the new year right at the hottest new lounge and dance club in Philly. $125. 21st and Market sts. 215.327.2537. www.nyephilly.eventbrite.com

Celebrate like a celebrity. Party packages include premium open bar, buffet and champagne toast. VIP package includes reserved seating for five, crudites and a bottle of Grey Goose. 10pm-2am; doors close at 3am. 121 S. 19th St. 215.563.1038

Ring in NYE with a sumptuous gourmet buffet and open bar. Dance to the beat of premier DJ Bob Balan. Bring in midnight amid a fanfare of noisemakers and a champagne toast. 1116 Walnut St. 215.627.7676. www.moriartyspub.com

On Wed., Dec. 19, enjoy $1 drinks from 8-9pm and a complimentary buffet from 8pm on. Featuring special guest Kirsten Price. 600 Essington Ave. 215.937.0200. www.oasis-club.net

Party at Lucy’s Hat Shop and Drinker’s Tavern. Top-shelf open bar and DJ spinning rock and hip-hop. Champagne toast at midnight. $85. 247 Market St. 215.413.1433. www.nye215.com

Kick off your holiday event in one of our private dining rooms, or enjoy our happy hour at the bar featuring Ketel One martinis and surf and turf sliders. 17th and Race sts. 215.448.2700

Upscale venue. An exciting crowd. Exquisite foods. Great deal. One fun time. $45 and up. 2929 Arch St. 215.922.3839. www.raerestaurant.com

Party at the the best places in the Square. Includes entrance to Loie, Noche, Drinker’s Pub and Bar Noir. All the booze and good times you want with four different places to kick it. $85. 1901 Chestnut St. 215.568.0551. www.nye215.com

Celebrate New Year’s with class. Premium open bar, full Caribbean buffet and champagne toast. DJ Natev and Milkmoney spinning everything. 2005 Walnut St. 215.751.0404. www.rumbarphilly.com

Enjoy a four-course prix-fixe dinner with a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Dinner will highlight favorite local farmers, from local grass-fed, dry-aged N.Y. strip to ice cream made with Pequea double cream. $55. 4443 Spruce St. 215.222.9590

Owner Ryan Margolis prepares a delicious five-course meal. There will be two seatings, mood lighting and a DJ to get the party started. $100. 707 Chestnut St. 215.922.7770

Dinner includes a complimentary drink, hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, desserts and champagne toast. Discount drink specials. $5 Ciroc martinis all night, $5 glasses of wine and St. Germaine cocktails, and $3 Sam Adams Winter Lager. $55. 39-41 S. 19th St. 215.546.2669. www.smithsrestaurant.com

New Year’s Eve bash featuring a champagne toast during the fireworks display at midnight. Six-hour open bar with hors d’oeuvres and sandwiches. $100-$120. 409 S. Second St. 215.574.3574. www.societyhilldance.com

Enjoy a night at one of Philly’s newest nightspots. This exciting event features a large dance floor, multiple bars, a VIP table service lounge and nonstop DJ music all night long by DJ Adam Bennett. Don’t be afraid to shake your groove thang on the dance floor. $75-$800. 1200 Market St. 215.231.7300. www.solefoodrest.com

Come in NYE for a very special eight-course tasting menu by Chef Sheri Waide. Using only the freshest ingredients from local farmers, this menu is sure to help you ring in the new year. 701 S. Fourth St. 215.238.1888. www.southwarkrestaurant.com/ restaurant.com

Join Fairmount’s newest dining and drinking establishment for a special prix-fixe evening. 1701 Green St. 215.769.5000

Look your best for New Year’s and get an instant tan in less than 60 seconds. Experience a tan in one of their amazing booths. 209 S. 20th St. 215.545.5010. www.sunmysttanningstudios.com

Enjoy NYE dinner at Tiramisu, Philadelphia’s only Roman Jewish Italian Restaurant. Four-course dinner includes dessert. Party at the piano bar. $49.95. 528 S. Fifth St. 215.925.3335

Join Meet Market Adventures for Philly’s largest singles NYE gala. Four-hour open bar, appetizers, great DJ and champagne toast at midnight. $89.99. 114 S. 12th St. 215.873.0400. www.tpds.com

Party to the sounds of DJ Double L. They’ll supply the hats, noisemakers and champagne toast at midnight. Buffet and open bar included. VIP packages available. 117 Chestnut St. 215.625.0855. www.triumphbrewing.com

Celebrate in the decadence and luxury of imperial Russia. Join Valanni for an elegant Russian-inspired night with a regal feast prepared by executive chef Evan Turney and chef de cuisine John Strain. $45-$90. 1229 Spruce St. 215.790.9494. www.valanni.com

Beyond the Velvet Rope: New Year’s Eve at the Pool at Harrah’s. Featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff, top-shelf open bar from 9pm-1am and free dinner ticket to the Waterfront Buffet featuring 200 items. 910 Thelma Ln., Ambler. 267.784.9785. www.newyearsAC.com

Four-hour top-shelf open bar with hors d’oeuvres and DJ. $50. 736-38 S. Eighth St. 215.922.8380. www.vesuvio-online.com

2008 Masquerade Midnight Ball. Enjoy the top-shelf open bar 8pm-midnight. Full-course gourmet cuisine and a world-class DJ mixing dance, house and Top 40. 146 Bustleton Ave. 215.364.5511. www.vivamartini.com

Executive chef Darryl Harmon and executive pastry chef Chad Durkin have created a mouthwatering six-course menu this NYE. Two seatings are available. Farewell to 2007 begins at 6pm. Ringing in 2008 starts at 9pm with a one-hour cocktail reception and live entertainment. $125-$175. 215.236.9000. www.thewaterworks restaurant.com

An elegant dinner with strolling violins, sing-along piano and a midtown DJ. À la carte. Early seating 6-7:45pm. Reservations required for seating after 8:30pm. $60. 3420 Sansom St. 215.386.9226. www.whitedog.com

Kick off 2008 with the music of Alô Brasil. The event includes a champagne toast and Brazilian-inspired buffet. $65-$80. 3025 Walnut St. 215.222.1400. www.worldcafelive.com