Saying Goodbye doesn't have to be a bad thing, because it means we're going to say HELLO to something even better! What a year 2015 has been. We need to party and shake it all away, good and bad. Here's to 2016 and
the Way Life Should Be for all of us Mainers!
We've got your local spots, STATE WIDE, for the places to be when the Ball Drops. You haven't made concrete plans so here are your options for those who want to party with or without a cover.
No Cover:
OOB365 Last Blast 2015 - Fireworks on the Beach at 7pm. DJ blasting tunes, Bonfire and Toasting Marshmellows, great for the family!
Palace Playland will have the Carousel up and running with $1 of each ticket to ride tonight will be going to the Ronald McDonald House of Maine. Click the link for other venues hosting parties or bars open in OOB till 2am.
Top Of The East - It may be fancier at the Top of the Skyline here tonight, with Moet & Chandon Specials and Elite New Years Eve Giveaways! Party with DJ their DJ and starts at 9pm and goes till 1am.
MJ's Wine Bar - They've got that Prosecco Flowing tonight. $35 to "Shoot The Flute" for $35 which gets you 10 different sparkling wines from Cavachiloi Lambrusco to Albert Bichot Rose! OR $65 for your own 1.5L of the extra dry bubbly. Call ahead to reserve yours now.
Glass Lounge in the Old Port - Keeping it ever so classy with "Diamonds Are Forever" theme and there's ONE table left to reserve, so better email them asap if you want it at "glassoldport@gmail.com" Tell them You & Me sent you! They have Magnums (1.5L) of Veuve Clicquot at $180 and only 2 left. I'm sure they'll make it memorable for you!
Novare Res Bier Cafe - toast the night away with their endless delicious beers on tap or bottles. After all we were just named the BEST CITY IN THE USA for beer lovers!
TIQA - Come for a great night with the Pete Kilpatrick Band with Pete playing his fav's solo until 1am & Absolut Martini Ice Bar and you're receive a complimentary glass of bubbly to ring in the New Year.
The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club - They are ready for you NOW. From 3pm till you can't see your face anymore, enjoy all with no minimum.
Binga's Stadium - Starting at 7pm, they will begin to spin every 30 mins to ultimately give away $10,000 in CASH. There's a chance to will $1000 every half hour people! Happy Hour Specials are lasting all night too!
Bull Feeney's - Hello Newman Upstairs and Dave Rowe down. Food served till 11pm.
Local 188 - From 10pm- 12:30am will have some experimental ambient music by RJ Miller, Dave Noyes, Ross Gallagher and Pat Corrigan. Food served till 10pm but the drinks flow all night.
RiRa's Portland - As expected, their Black & White Party upstairs is sold out, but there's NO Cover and will have Radio Revivals playing from 10pm to 2am.
Myrtle Street Tavern - Whoopy Kat is rocking the scene and they'll be open till 2am.
Regular happenings to be expected at below locations:
Amigos, Old Port Tavern, Maps, All Gritty Mcduff's, Bramhall,
Cover & Pre-Ticket Sales:
Your All Access Pass to Portland's NYE 2016 - This includes Fore Play Sports Pub , Bonfire Country Bar, Dusk, The Drink Exchange and the Red Bull Event. All open and ready to celebrate your NYE!
Offical Red Bull VIP Party of Portland Start your night off in the Old Port at 51 Wharf with their 6th Annual Red Bull Open Bar from 9 - 10pm. Drink as many RedBulls Vodkas as you can for ONE HOUR. Must have your VIP tickets to 51 Wharf for this exclusive offer.
Oasis Portland - Pre-sales gets you their SKIP THE LINE with the Venmo app @TheOasis-WhaftSt. Tickets are $10
New Years Eve with Q97 at Jimmy The Greeks - If you loved it last year, they're doing it again at the OOB location. Rob Steel and Ya Favorite Homie JR are your hosts again this year for a fun night! Make sure you buy your tickets in advance $15 on WJBQ.com. Click the link for more info.
Maine Street Ogunquit - Pre-sale Tickets save you $5, 2 DJs, Pizza, Champagne Toast of the plenty. All weekend enjoy ALL drinks for $3 while supplies last. Click HERE for more info and tickets!
The Rooms Restaurants - 3rd Annual Charity Gala at Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room with the Jason Spooner Band. All to benefit Full Plates Full Potentioal & The Good Sheperd Food Bank. Dinner is $85 but the show is only $25. If you're interested in both, $105... totally worth the cover, no complaints here. Great Sponsorships with Native Maine, Shipyard,Sunday River, Maine Mag & Hendrick's Gin! For tickets and dinner reservations, call 207.774.5725
Pearl Lounge & Pearl Tap - $20 at the door, $20 for a bottle of Champagne all nights
Marks Place & Old Port Ice Bar - $10 at the door, specials inside! Old Port Slice Bar has no cover though.
Crooners & Cocktails - Send the last of your 2015 like Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack while they serve up a Seven Course Prixe Fix Menu for scheduled seating @ 5pm, 7:15pm & 9:30pm for $85 a person. They still have seats available so call or email 207.536.0469/info@croonersandcocktails.com
Asylum RockN'Roll New Years Countdown - They've partnered with Bacardi and are giving away a Bacardi Snowboard. All you have to do to enter is attend the show tonight which includes When Particles Collide, Murcielago, The Box Tiger and Mad Anthony. Doors open at 8, show starts at 9pm and is 21+Click the link for Tickets and more info, might able to buy at the door.
Studio 55 - You're going to want to dress up for this one, best DISCO look wins a prize! Also their $15 cover gets you a dance party, a tribute to Disco Divas and FREE EATS! Doors open at 8pm and stay open till close at 2am! Best deal, they are offering FREE RIDES Home by designated drivers when requested.
Fuel's New Years Eve Gala 2015 - Lewiston, check this out, FIVE courses, a 20 person party bus to shuttle you party people home at 12:30am (scheduled times for pick ups), DJ, a BACK TO THE FUTURE 50's Theme and an OPEN BAR all included going down tonight. Tickets are $85 plus tax and tip ($108) and must be bought in advanced. Startsat 7pm. Click the link for more info!
Easy Day Bowl - Their 2nd Annual NYE on Broadway starts at 6:30pm till 12:30am. Tickets are $50 for Larry Williams Band rocking the tunes, Apps and Dinner and a Champagne Toast at Midnight. Dress is Black Tie optional. Calls 207.838.0122 for tickets and more info
Countdown Bangor Tonight head down to West Market Sqaure as they get ready to drop the Beach Ball at Midnight. Main Stage and Tent. Box Office is selling tickets from 4pm to Midnight on West Market Sq. Click the link for times and performance times. Tents will be heated!
Bangor Downtown - Downtown Countdown Pre-Sale Button Sales are closed but you can still get in for $8 at each participating venue tonight (prior to each event). All button holders are required to get in early due to limited capacity per venue and once at capacity will not gain you admittance. Click HERE to see where your buttons give you special access.
Penobscot Theatre Company Tickets still available for the NYE "A Tribute to Janis" for $42 with a subscribers discount of $5. Call 207.942.3333. 2 shows at 6pm and 9pm.
Empire NYE No DIGGITY Dance Party - Pre-sale tickets are SOLD OUT, however, they will have a few physical tickets at the door tonight JUST BEFORE 9PM for those who still want to go. If they don't reach capacity after everyone's in the door, they will sell more tickets to those waiting outside. You may also check in throughout the night to see if there's room to get in. So finger's cross people don't stay all night. Good Luck... Get in line soon.
Remember to always party safely and never drive drunk! Happy New Years!
