SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2006

December 31, 2006   Huntington Harbour Holiday Lights Gondola Cruises. See the houses twinkling and all aglow for the annual Cruise of Lights event in which the multi-million dollar homes in the 6 navigable channels (including Sunset) can be viewed only in a gondola. The gondoliers offer rides nightly through the holidays. Choose a Sunset Cruise till 6 p.m. or Holiday Lights cruise till midnight each night. The gondola ride is slower, more intimate and ideal for romance or family & friends. Expert gondoliers will guide you on a fabulous tour through channels and bays the larger yachts can't navigate. It's a 5 Diamond holiday activity (wear warm clothes, blankets provided).  Location: Peter's Landing and Marina, Huntington Beach (Pacific Coast Highway near Anderson). Offered each evening through New Years 2007.  Tickets /  Photos

December 31, 2006  New Year's Eve at Cavallino Ristorante & Jazz Bar - It's a feast!  (ncludes one choice per course of Starter: Lobster Bisque Soup or Insalata Papalina; Second Course: Ravioli Apsaragi e Caprini (homemade and stuffed with asparagus and goat cheese in light pesto); Main Course: Rack of Lamb that's New Zealand bred, broiled and flavored with fresh pomegranate red wine reduction sauce; or Fileto de Salmone Pistacchio that fresh broiled and served with an orange-lime sauce; or Filet Mignon thats topped with melted gorgonzola cheese and sauteed radicchio in a red win reduction sauce. Dessert Course options are Bocone Dolce (a slice of dense whip cream with white crisp, merengue filled with strawberries and lightly drizzled with chocolate; or Vanilla Gelato; or Tiramisu. Cost: $85 /person.  Cavallino Ristorante, 8052 Adams Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Call (714) 536-6665

December 31, 2006  Art Exhibit - Anderson Gallery features fine arts exhibitis with a collection of watercolors, oils and sculptures and mixed media from renown artists Bill Anderson, Raul Anguiano, Henry Fukuhara, Howard Hitchcock, Milford Zornes and more. Time: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: 16812 Pacific Coast Highway (next to Captain Jack's Restaurant). Call: (562) 592-4393.  Photos

December 31, 2006  Newland House Museum Tour - The historic Newland House is features a museum and docent led tours from local historians who provide information about the two-story Victorian home built in 1898. Location: Newland Center at Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue, 19820 Beach Blvd.,   Huntington Beach  CA  92648. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $2. Call: (714) 962-5777. Photos

December 31, 2006  Golden West College Swap Meet in the Golden West College parking lot includes New & Used Items, Fresh Produce, Records, Music Memorabilia, Antiques & Collectibles and much more! Cost: Free Parking and Free Admission. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call: (714) 898-7927 for 24-hour information. Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California 92647.

December 31, 2006   New Year's Eve Gala Evening with Euge Groove smooth jazz artist. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Cost: Gold Table Seat Dinner Included $245; VIP Seat $175 no dinner included. Tickets on sale at www.bbjazz.com or Call (714) 377-7574

December 31, 2006  New Year's Ever Bash - features Michael Ubaldini at Fitzgeralds Pub, 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 968-4523.

December 31, 2006 Live entertainment - Dennis Jones. Dinner menu and cocktails are served nightly. Age 21, valid ID required. $10 minimum order per person applies. Call for details about additional cover charge for select shows. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. Call: 714-840-2129 or Toll Free at (888)24-BLUES 25837. www.martiniblues.com  Photos

December 31, 2006 Live entertainment - Hit N Run. Dinner menu and cocktails are served nightly. Age 21, valid ID required. $10 minimum order per person applies. Call for details about additional cover charge for select shows. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. Call: 714-840-2129 or Toll Free at (888)24-BLUES 25837. www.martiniblues.com Photos

December 31, 2006 Live entertainment - Comedy Headliner: Kira Soltanovich New Years Eve!!!!  Dinner menu and cocktails are served nightly. Age 21, valid ID required. $10 minimum order per person applies. Call for details about additional cover charge for select shows. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. Call: 714-840-2129 or Toll Free at (888)24-BLUES 25837. www.martiniblues.com Photos

December 31, 2006  Tour -  Take a tour of the Shipley Nature Center. Trained docents provide renovation information, answer questions, and lead tours. You are free to wander the trails, view renovation progress, and spot birds, turtles and other wildlife. Note that the gates are closed for inclement weather, and the Nature Center may be closed for major holiday weekends and the fifth Saturday in some months. Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: Donations accepted.  Location: Huntington Central Park West on Golden West Street between Slater Ave. and Talbert - Central Library Dr., Huntington Beach, CA (Map Location: 17732 Golden West St.) Call: (714) 842-4772.  www.fsnc.org  Photos

December 31, 2006  Snowflake lights adorn the Huntington Beach Pier and Main Street through the New Year 2007. Artificial snowflakes strewn with twinkling lights line the downtown Huntington Beach street, continuing on the Huntington Beach Pier, the icon that vacation travelers and local residents recognize as the symbol of Huntington Beach. Time: Sunset to dawn, daily. Photos

December 31, 2006   Disc Frisbee Golf - The public is invited to get out and compete in this exciting sport that's relaxing and easy to learn. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf Course, Central Park lot off Golden West Street between Talbert and Ellis. Time: 3 p.m. Call for pricing and sign up: (714) 425-9931.  Photos

December 31, 2006 Band - Almost Famous at Tumbleweeds Bar & Saloon. Tickets are being sold for this event. 21094 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, California. Call to reserve tickets before it sells out! (714) 960-3776

December 31, 2006  Band - Celebrate New Year's Eve with Party Jones.  Time: 8 PM - 1 AM. Location: 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 960-9996. www.perqs.com   Photos

December 31, 2006 Band & New Year's Eve Party - 14th Annual New Year's Eve Bash with DJ Matt and Tracer at Hurricanes Bar & Grill, 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 374-0500. 21+, ID. 32 beers on tap plus thousands of cocktail creations, including signature 26 oz. Hurricanes Twister. w spectacular ocean/sunset patio overlooking the heart of Main Street USA. Happy Hour 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. M-Sat; Sunday 7-10 p.m. & M-W 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m.  Photos

December 31, 2006 Band - New Year's Eve with The Antony Field Band from 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM includes Antony Field, Vocals;
Phil Small, Piano; Jeff Marshall, Bass; Marc Yacoubian, Sax/Horns. There will be a special 3 Course menu at $75.00 per person in the lounge. Cavallino Ristorante, 8052 Adams Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Call (714) 536-6665.

December 31, 2006 Band - Entertainment by The Ravers at Pete's Sunset Grille at Hyatt Regency Resort in Huntington Beach, performing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 21+, ID. Location: 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call concierge for info: (714) 698-1234.   Photos

December 31, 2006  Band - Parkai Moon (parkaimoon.com) at Mahe. The band plays original and cover songs. Location: 1400 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach, CA 90740. Call: (562)431-3022. Time: 8 p.m. to Midnight.

December 31, 2006   Live Music - Say When Duo. Pete Mallory's at the Hyatt hotel is all about live entertainment!  Say When at Pete Mallory Sunset Grille Sunday Bottomless Bloody Mary Brunch is a Surf City favorite. Join Pete and his crew every Sunday for Pete's Bottomless Bloody Mary Brunch! Pete features a coastal fusion of all you can eat grub along with all you can drink Bloody Mary's that YOU build at your own table. Live entertainment by "Say When" sets the mood for kicking back, drinking, eating and enjoying the ocean view! JUST GO BOTTOMLESS! Pete has put together all of his favorite recipes from his many surf destinations, that have included (but may not be served when you go, call to obtain the current menu) Peel n' Eat Shrimp, Bay Scallop Ceviche, Beer Can Chicken, Omelete and Waffle stations, Lots of Great Desserts, Famous Bottomless Bloody Mary's, Live Beach Band. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 845-4775.  Photos

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December 31, 2006  Annual New Year’s Eve Yacht Party from Un4seen Productions. Celebrate this New Year’s Eve in style! Join the fun on Newport’s most elegant oversized luxury yacht! 3 levels, outdoor decks, Luxury Lounge and 1 large dance floor. This 400 capacity luxury yacht is less than two years old and is already making history as being the most memorable New Years Yacht Cruises. This event sells out every year, so get your tickets early!!! Entertainment: Level 1: Luxury Lounge; Level 2: Hip Hop & Dance; DJ Menskeeza and DJ Emmtee; Level 3: Scenic Deck (dance under the stars). Cost: $135 until Dec 26, $150 after, Includes:  Four-hour luxury cruise through Newport Harbor; FREE OPEN BAR ALL NIGHT! Midnight champagne toast; Unlimited appetizer buffet court; 1 Huge dance floor; 14 Luxury Bathrooms! No lines. Ticket Information: Get your tickets on line or by phone at www.un4seenproductions.com. Call: 949-378-9971 or email newyears@un4seenproductions.com or at the following locations: Catwalk – 119 Main St Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714-960-3444; The Green Room - 4525 W. Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663 949-548-3688. Hotel Info: Holiday Inn Express (Within Walking Distance), Time: Boat Leaves from Newport Harbor  8:45pm – 1:00am (be sure to arrive on time); 21&over. Where: Newport Harbor Water Front Marina, 2901 W. Coast Hwy. Newport Beach, CA 92663
 

December 31, 2006  Band - New Years with The Goo Goo Dolls at House of Blues. (VIP Dinner package available). 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Downtown Disney, Anaheim, CA.  Call: (714) 778-BLUE.  www.hob.com or ticketmaster.com