What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? Check Metro Detroit Events Here
Here are two dozen dinners, parties and other events happening on the last night of the year.
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Monday, December 31, 2012
Celebrating New Year's Day with Fireworks? Michigan Law Allows It
The start of the new year is among the 10 national holidays on which the state permits fireworks use.
This New Year's Day may be one of the noisiest on record for Michigan, thanks to revisions in state fireworks laws approved in 2012. The start of the new year is included on the list of national holidays for which the use of these colorful explosives is permitted by state law. Under Michigan's controversial fireworks law, citizens can ignite, discharge and use consumer fireworks the day before, day of and day after a national holiday, including New Year's Day. The list of approved fireworks now includes "projectiles," such as bottle rockets and Roman Candles. The 10 national holidays recognized by the law include: Many state residents and leaders — including those in the White Lake and Highland area — have expressed frustration with the …
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Be responsible. If you drink on New Year's Eve, do not drive.
Before you head out to your New Year's Eve party, save these numbers in your phone. Be smart, and don't drink and drive. The following list is provided by drinkinganddriving.org:
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
Your Guide to New Year's Eve Events in Metro Detroit
Here are two dozen dinners, parties and other events happening on the last night of the year.
From dancing and dinners to champagne toasts and late-night coney bars, there's lots happening on the last night of 2012 in southeast Michigan. Here's a roundup of events; add yours to the comments section here. Northville Nite New Year's Eve from 4-7 p.m.; $2-$10. Travel “Through the Decades” this New Years Eve 2012; as you enter the gates you will travel back in time to the Roarin’ 20’s and travel through the decades all the way to the future. Activities include crafts, huge inflatable games, slot car racing, carnival games, entertainment and much more. Northville Rotary Club will be selling hot dogs, pizza, and beverages. New Year's countdown at 7 p.m. Call 248-349-0203. A bash with kids in mind at The Memory Room in Clinton Township …
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5 Recipes for Your New Year's Party
Throwing a party on New Year's Eve or hosting a gathering on New Year's Day? Patch has the recipes you'll need to keep your guests happy.
Here are 5 easy recipes you can make for your New Year's Eve or New Year's Day gatherings. Ingredients: To start, brown the beef in a medium saute pan. Drain the fat. Add the onions and bell pepper, and cook until the onions are translucent (about 5 minutes). In a Crock Pot, combine the diced tomatoes, tomato juice, beans, pumpkin, chili powder, cumin, pumpkin pie spice, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Mix well. Next, add in the cooked beef and stir. Cook on low for six to eight hours, or on high for four hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese sprinkled on top and your favorite corn bread. Enjoy! Ingredients: To start, mix the cream cheese, dressing and beer in a large bowl until you reach your desired …
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Friday, December 21, 2012
Countdown to the Top 5 New Year's Eve Parties
Local bars and restaurants host parties to ring in 2013 with a bang.
What: Second Annual New Year's Eve Ball Where: Downtown Main Martini Bar & Grille When: Monday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost: $55 per person or $100 per couple Ticket Includes: Draft beer, featured martinis wine, appetizers, party favors, midnight snack, DJ Will's Dance Music and a champagne toast Dress to impress. Advanced ticket purchases only. What: Celebration 2013 Presented by Maxim Magazien and Crystal Renee Where: The Pound! Bar and Grill When: Monday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Cost: Dinner & Nightlife: $35 per person or two for $60 / Nightlife Only: $10 for men, $5 for women Ticket Includes: Dinner & Nightlife: choice of New York Strip or Salmon filet, potato and asparagus, shrimp cocktail appetizer, champagne toast, dessert …
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Friday, December 30, 2011
Weekend Planner: 5 New Year's Weekend Options
Here's a look at what's happening around the White Lake area this weekend.
1. NEW YEAR'S EVE FEAST Where: The Root Restaurant & Bar, 340 Town Center Blvd., White Lake When: one seating at 8:30 p.m. (first course starts promptly at 9 p.m.) Note that the restaurant is closed except for the feast. Cost: $100 per person (reservations must be made in advance by calling); petit wine pairing is an extra $20. Grande wine pairing is $50. Why go: This is one of the most unique New Year's Eve events in the area; it features six courses and an intermezzo. See the complete menu here. 2. A ROCKIN' NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH 2XL Billy’s Tip ‘n Inn, 6707 Highland Road in White Lake, features the rockin' sound of band 2XL live at its New Year's Eve Bash starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and include your seat, a champagne toast at …
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Countdown to New Year's Eve: 5 Bars Hosting NYE Parties
Local bars host parties with prices to fit just about any budget for New Year's Eve fun.
1. Downtown Main Martini Bar & Grille, 201 W. Main St. in Brighton, hosts a high-end party that includes a full, sumptuous buffet dinner, your choice of draft beer, selected martinis or wine, a large dessert table, party favors, a yummy midnight snack, live entertainment, giveaways for best-dressed party-goers in a room only open to those who've paid the $75 per person/$140 per couple price in advance; call 810-220-8900. 2. Fenton Winery & Brewery, 1545 N. Leroy St., Fenton, has not one but two exciting events on New Year's Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31. The first, a four-course dinner for $49, includes a drink before dinner and your choice of wine or beer pairings for each course, starts at 7 p.m. (It's only $32 if you prefer a non-alcoholic …
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Jason Alexander
6:21 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2011
I've seen him a couple times. He definitely does put on a show. You're in for a fun night! more ›
Brooke Tajer
9:22 am on Monday, December 31, 2012
The police departments have received several noise complaints about fireworks and there are some who have said they don't like all of the noise because it scares their dogs or wakes up their kids. more ›