All about Eve

Big band music and a champagne toast help set the mood for 2008. Party-only tickets are $45 per person, though a five-course dinner is also available for $175 each.

Stafford Centre

10505 Cash Rd., Stafford, 281-208-6900

www.staffordcentre.com

The city of Stafford rings in the New Year with its third annual celebration. This year's party features local band The Fab 5. As always, there will be party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Catering this year will be provided by Churrasco's Restaurant. $75 per person.

Star Fleet Entertainment Yachts

280 Grove Rd., Kemah, 281-334-4692

www.starfleetyachts.com

On a yacht, you'll have another excuse for throwing up besides alcohol. $99 per person gets you an open bar, front-row seat for the fireworks, plus buffet, DJ dancing and party favors. Board at 9 p.m. and return to dock at 12:30 a.m.

Status

2404 San Jacinto, 713-659-5400

www.statushouston.com

Miami will be celebrated at this Midtown party with $1 you-call-its and $100 bottles all night. $50 general admission.

Strip House

1200 McKinney, Suite 106, 713-659-6000

www.theglaziergroup.com

Ring in the New Year with mouthwatering specials such as Jonah Florida crab claws, a 14-ounce bone-in prime filet mignon, prime rib with horseradish popovers and broiled or steamed four-pound lobster with drawn butter. Finish off 2007 with bananas Foster with vanilla ice cream and rum.

The Tasting Room

1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd., 713-622-4477

www.tastingroomwines.com

You've been good all year long, and now it's time to be naughty. Get introduced to the naughty wine crew while listening to David Wrangler spinning. $88 per person. 7 p.m. to midnight.

Theatre Southwest

8944 Clarkcrest, 713-661-9505

www.theatresouthwest.org

Enjoy a special performance of the mystery Veronica's Room, then stay until next year. This gala will have a full buffet, noisemakers and all the other requirements for a festive evening. $50 per person; $95 per couple.

Tila's Restaurante & Bar

1111 S. Shepherd, 713-522-7654

www.tilas.com

Eat some good grub and party hardy with a three-course meal, champagne, live music and party favors.

Tommy's Seafood Steakhouse

11660 Westheimer, 281-679-1112

www.tommys.com

Enjoy a New Orleans-style celebration with Matt Lemmler, Erin Wright and Daleton Lee, featuring vocalist Diane Landry.

Tony's Restaurant

3755 Richmond, 713-622-6778

www.tonyshouston.com

Eat fabulous food, then dance to the Julie Johnson Band. Early seating, $95. Late seating $150. Call for reservations.

Toyota Center

1510 Polk, 1-866-4HOUTIX

www.rockets.com

Hang with the family tonight and be entertained as the Houston Rockets take on the Golden State Warriors. First 5,000 fans receive Rockets crazy wigs. 6 p.m.

Under the Volcano

2349 Bissonnet, 713-526-5282

If you want the feeling of New Orleans, then head over to drink and listen to the Soul Rebels Brass Band. $20 cover includes party favors, champagne toast and breakfast buffet. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Vargo's Restaurant

2401 Fondren, 713-782-3888

www.vargosonline.com

After enjoying this special four-course menu, head out to stroll in the nine wooded acres. Seatings from 5 p.m. $65 per person.

The Venecian

414 N. Sam Houston Pkwy., 212-843-2400

www.kbxx.com

Start your night out with some serious comedy with the Gangsta of Comedy, Capone. The 97-cent drinks should help you laugh a little harder. Stay for the after-party with a 5K balloon drop, swag bags for ladies and super hot DJs to keep the night going. Strict dress code, dress to impress. 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Venue

719 Main, 713-236-8150

www.venuehouston.com

With a light show, dancers and DJ Yaxkin, you're sure to be entertained.

Verizon Wireless Theater

520 Texas, 713-629-3700

www.verizonwirelesstheater.com

D.L. Hughley, a member of The Original Kings of Comedy, will be busting guts all night. $65.50. 8 p.m.

Vine Wine Room

12420 Memorial, 713-463-8463

www.vinewineroom.com

Start tonight here with a half bottle of premium champagne and appetizers.

Vino 100

11693 Westheimer, Suite 140

281-759-4100

www.vino100houston.com

Get ready to bubble all night with wine specials, appetizers, party favors and a midnight toast. Guillermo Serpa will provide live music. $25 to $30 per person. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Vintage Pub

13245 Jones Rd., 281-469-9555

This gold and glam theme is sure to sparkle with live music from the Jason Cassidy Band and raffle drawings every 30 minutes for cash and prizes.

Vintropolis

10001 Westheimer, 713-532-9463

www.vintropolisbar.com

For only $15 per person or $20 per couple, enjoy free appetizers and munchies all night, a live DJ hosting a party on the heated patio, and a champagne toast at midnight. Special rates at the Westchase Marriott for Vintropolis guests.

Vogue Lounge

2800 Sage, 713-530-6339

vogueloungehouston.com

Tonight this downtown hot spot is pulling out all their bags of tricks. Along with aerial performances and dazzling fire displays, they'll have great drink specials, a large balloon drop, a champagne toast and $20,000 in prices. 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Warehouse Live

813 St. Emanuel, 713-629-3700

www.warehouselive.com

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Lucky's Pub

801 St. Emanuel, 713-522-2010

www.luckyspub.com

Clubmonkey is notorious for their rowdy parties, and this celebration will be no exception. BLT (Black Tie, Lingerie & Toga) IV will have live bands on one end, and DJs, dancing and plenty of drinks in between. $69 to $259. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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