2010 New Year's Eve Parties in the Durham-Raleigh-Chapel Hill Commuting Area

New Year's Eve Gala at the Umstead Hotel and Spa
100 Woodland Pond
Cary, NC 27513
(866) 877-4141
Thurs., December 31
10 pm to 1 am
www.theumstead.com

The Umstead is the first full-service hotel in North Carolina to receive AAA's coveted "Five Diamond Award" and a member of Leading Hotels of the World and Leading Spas of the World. This six-story hotel is nestled against a 3-acre lake, on 12 acres of land, and is surrounded by plush gardens.

On the biggest party night of the year, for $150 per couple, you get to dance the night away with 10-piece band, Casablanca. For $295 per couple, you also get dinner and dancing.

New Year's Eve at Yancy's at Farmington
3400 Buddha Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 344-0013 (phone)
(919) 882-8733 (fax)
Thurs., December 31
5 pm to 2 am
www.theyancys.net

Yancy's at Farmington is a New Orleans, Cajun, Creole-style restaurant, that opens its doors to the public for the first time on Dec. 31. It is conveniently located in southeast Raleigh off 2800 Rock Quarry Road at Farmington Square Shopping Center.

With musical guests Big Rick & the Bombers, Soul Psychedelique, and Stanley Baird Group, celebrity Chef Harvey Yancey's (known as the Gumbo King of Raleigh) classic, new dishes; a brand new restaurant with the latest interior design; a VIP Event Room; and a full bar, New Year's Eve will definitely rock!

And for just $20, you and your guest can enjoy a smashing musical performance with a champagne toast at midnight. Furthermore, if you register online, you receive $5 off that cover charge. Meal charges are separate. Please call or visit their website for more details.

6^th Annual New Year's Eve Blast
Goels Plaza Banquet and Conference Center
117 International Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 469-8777
Thurs., December 31
7:30 pm to 1 am
www.goelsplaza.com

On New Years Eve, you and your guests can enjoy royal India cuisine, south Asian music Hungama with famous Dev Gandhi, dance and dress competition with prizes; exciting laser light show and aerotechnics; watch the Big Apple Drop on a 10'x10'screen; play bingo with grand prizes; and have a free Champaign toast. Tickets are $30 per person before December 29; $35 per person on December 30-31; and children under 42" are free with an adult.

New Year's Eve with Bobby Collins
Goodnight's Comedy Club
861 West Morgan Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-828-5233
Thurs., December 31
7:30 pm; 9:30 pm; and 11:30 pm
www.goodnightscomedy.com

With three show times and two restaurants to choose from, your New Year's Eve will definitely be one to be remembered. First, Bobby Collins is a regular on the Las Vegas strip, who once served as host of TV's VH-1 Stand-up Spotlight. Bobby is also one of the all-time top rated/requested comedians on Satellite radio.

Tickets are available for all shows as "show-only" tickets or general admission. You can reserve your seats at the Old Bar Restaurant or at the Grill Restaurant. Prices range from $30 to $35 for "show-only" tickets and $64.95 to $89.95 for the show and dinner packages. The premium table is a showroom only option and does not include dinner. It is priced from $180 to $210. Dinner can be added for $34.95 to $54.95. Prices do not include convenience fees, food and beverage tax and gratuities.