New Year's Eve Parties in Durham, North Carolina and Surrounding Areas

When it comes to some serious New Year's Eve partying, these four celebrations will definitely keep you on your toes. Since December 31st is the biggest party night of the year, you get to feast, drink, dance, and even sleep in a safe, sound environment. Depending on your preference and your budget, you will find an event to your liking.

First Raleigh Night 2009

313 South Blount Street

Suite 200B

Raleigh, North Carolina 27601

(919) 832-8699 (phone)

(919) 832-0890 (fax)

(919) 990-1158 (event information line)

www.artsplosure.org

First Raleigh Night, a special community event was created in 1990 as a joyful, family-oriented, alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration of the arts. Admission buttons, worn proudly by participants, make it the most accessible, inexpensive, and safest way to celebrate the New Year. This event has grown into the largest New Year's Eve event held in Eastern North Carolina.

Being that this is Artsplosure's 18th annual New Year's Eve celebration of art and community in downtown Raleigh, First Night Raleigh 2009's celebration will start with the Children's Celebration beginning at 2:00 p.m., at the NC Museums of History and Natural Sciences and outside on Bicentennial Plaza, followed by the People's Procession and Early Countdown at 7:00 p.m.

Evening entertainment features music, comedy, dance, and theatre. Performers include the Smithereens; John Brown and the Groove Shop Band; Claire Lynch; Christine Lavin; Mark Nizer; Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater; Transactors Improv Company; Lenny Marcus Trio; Southern String Band; Elm Collective; Paco Band; and more! Admission buttons are currently on sale at Raleigh area Harris Teeter and Rite Aid stores. Buttons cost $9.00 for adults and children 6 to 12 years old. If purchased at the door, the price is $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 6 to 12 years old. Children under 5 are admitted for free with a paying adult. For complete details, please visit www.FirstNightRaleigh.com.

The Broad Street Cafe

1116 Broad Street

Durham. North Carolina 27705

(919) 416-9707 (phone)

www.thebroadstreetcafe.com

Broad Street Cafe is an all-ages, full service restaurant and entertainment venue. They offer wood-fired pizza; wraps; salads; and hot and cold fare with a creative twist. Furthermore, they provide healthy products, fresh ingredients, and large portions at a fair price. They have 15 beers on tap, with more than 30 bottled beers; mixed beverages (liquor); and high quality coffees and teas. They also provide a relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy live music, surf the internet by free WiFi, or just enjoy the company of family and friends. And they have a generous stage, with an excellent sound system, trained sound personnel, and live recording ability.

On New Year's Eve, Broad Street Cafe will feature John Ferguson, John Dee Holeman, Boo Hanks, Cap'n Luke, Macavine Hayes, and The Rip It Ups! You also get heavy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, and complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. and the music starts at 9:00 p.m. Tickets cost $20.

G105 Naughty 2 New Years Eve

Hilton North Raleigh

3415 Wake Forest Road

Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

(919) 872-2323 (phone)

(919) 876-0890 (fax)

http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/groups.jhtml?ctyhocn=RDUNHHF

This party is hosted by one of Raleigh's most popular radio stations, G105. DJ Mike Morse of Bob & The Showgram, Brody, Randi West, and Geller will broadcast live. Since they have only 1600 tickets available, it is highly recommended that you purchase your tickets online from December 1, 2008 to December 24, 2008, since the cost per ticket is a mere $35.00. From December 24, 2008 to December 30, 2008, the cost per ticket increases to $45.00. TIckets purchased at the door on December 31, 2008 will cost $55.00 per ticket, starting at 5:00 p.m. For more information, check out www.g105.com.

Prices include heavy hors d'oeuvres from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with a champagne toast at midnight. A full cash bar is available and credit cards are accepted. The hotel room rate is $118.00 for single double and $158.00 for triple quad. And all rooms include breakfast. Be sure to ask for the G-105 event to get the discounted rates. For more information about the party, contact the hotel directly or call (800) - HILTONS to make your room reservations.

All patrons must be 21 to attend and proper ID is required at the door. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. Just make sure that you and your guest dress to impress.

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

3001 Cameron Boulevard

Durham, North Carolina 27705

(919) 490-0999 (phone)

(919) 688-0105 (fax)

(800) 443-3853 (reservations)

www.washingtondukeinn.com

Finally, we have the New Year's Eve Gala Package, currently being offered by Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. Conveniently located on the campus of Duke University, the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is an AAA Four Diamond Award-winning luxury hotel. Built in the style of an old English country inn, the hotel is nestled on a 300-acre site and situated in the heartland of North Carolina. This Inn features the Duke University Golf Course, 271 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, the award-winning Fairview Dining Room, the Bull Durham Bar, and meeting facilities for groups from 20 to 600.

This package includes a five-course gourmet dinner with wine pairings; music and dancing to live jazz entertainment provided by Eve Cornelius and the Chip Crawford Trio; a midnight toast; overnight accommodations in a deluxe guest room; and an outstanding traditional breakfast buffet with a down-home New Year's Day favorite, that includes greens and cornbread. Formal attire is recommended and reservations are required. Festivities start at 9:00 p.m. The cost per couple is $435.00 and the cost per individual is $250.00. Come early; stay late. But, make your reservations now.