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Reminisce over the past year and ring in 2012 in style at one of these fabulous New Year’s Eve parties.

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New Year’s Eve
Open bar and the Morrison Brothers.
Time: 9pm – 1am
Place: Mellon Auditorium
Tickets: $95
Dress: black tie optional
Contact: http://mellonnye.eventbrite.com/

Six Course New Years Eve

Featuring Executive Chef Santosh Tiptur.
Time: 5pm for first seating, 8:30pm for second seating
Place: Co Co. Sala
929 F Street NW, DC
Tickets: $125/person; $185 with wine pairing
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Pinstripes and Pinups
A retro burlesque cocktail party.
Time: 8pm
Place: W Washington DC
515 15th Street NW, DC
Tickets: $200
Contact: www.eventfarm.com/WDCNewYears

New Year’s Eve Gala
An international affair.
Time: 7:30pm – 2am
Place:     The Wardman Park Marriott Hotel
2660 Woodley Road NW, DC
Tickets: $175/ general; $215/VIP
Contact: www.houseoffrancedc.org

Mad Men New Years Eve
Including open bar, appetizers and a champagne toast.
Time: 9pm
Place: Hudson Restaurant & Lounge
2030 M Street NW, DC
Tickets: $120
Contact: hudsonmadmen.eventbrite.com

First Night Alexandria New Year’s Eve Bash
A family friendly affair, the city will drop 6, 000 balls on the lawn of the George Washington Masonic Memorial.
Time: 1pm – 1am
Place: 480 King Street   
Alexandria, VA
Tickets: $20
Contact: www.firstnightalexandria.org

New Year’s Eve Headliners Ball
Featuring Wolfgang Puck cocktails, several bands, and access to museum exhibits.
Time: 8pm – 2am
Place: Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, DC
Tickets: $195
Contact: www.newseum.org/programs/2011/1231-special-event/headliners-ball.html

Prohibition 2011: A New Year’s Eve Casino Night
Featuring complimentary appetizers, several rooms of casino entertainment and more.
Time: 8pm – 3am
Place: Embassy Suites
5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Chevy Chase Pavilion
Tickets: $30
Contact: prohibition2012nye.eventbrite.com

Southern Speakeasy New Year’s Eve
A 1920s themed party including a 4-course meal, a jazz band, and a Champagne toast.
Time: 5:30pm -1am
Place: Art and Soul
415 New Jersey Avenue NW, DC
Tickets: $75
Contact: www.artandsouldc.com

Midnight Masquerade
Including open bar and buffet.
Time: 8pm – 2am
Place: Town Tavern
2323 18TH Street NW, DC
Tickets: $50
Contact: towntaverntickets.ticketleap.com/nye2012/

Southern-Inspired NYE Dinner

A 4-course meal with live music.
Time: 9:30pm – 11:59pm
Place: Eatonville
2121 14th Street NW, DC
Tickets: $59
Contact: bit.ly/EatonvilleNYE2012

Big Night DC New Year’s Eve 2011 Extravaganza
An 15-year-long New Year’s Eve tradition.
Time: 9pm – 3am
Place: Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center
201 Waterfront St
National Harbor, MD
Tickets: $139
Contact: www.bignightdc.com

BYT Presents: DJs & Beer & Books
Including various bands and access to a FotoWeek DC exhibit.
Time: 8:30pm – 3am
Place: FotoWeek DC Central
1800 L Street NW, DC
Tickets: $70
Contact: byt2012.eventbrite.com

— report by Monica Stern-Morales and Washington, D.C. photograph courtesy of myworldwebcams.com

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