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AMOR ARTIS CHORUS & ORCHESTRA 2001-2002 season kicks off w/Johannes Somary directing an all-Bach concert at St. Jean Baptiste Church, 184 E. 76th St. (Lexington Ave.), 212-874-4513; 8, $30 adv.

ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE CONCERT FOR PEACE Award-winning cast performs 18th-annual concert for peace, feat. Jason Robert Brown, Judy Collins, Lauren Flanigan, Jessica Molaskey, Darius de Haas, hiphop theater group Universes, Bucky & John Pizzarelli, conducted by Glen Barton Cortese?11 p.m. service follows; Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave (112th St.), 212-662-2133; 7:30, free, $50 for res. seats. antihoot super party w/lach Complimentary champagne at midnight & door prizes; Sidewalk, 94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373; sign up at 7:30, no cover.

THE BACK FENCE Live music all night, free champagne toast, party favors; 155 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-475-9221; call for time, $20.

BBQ BOB & THE SPARERIBS stomp into 2002, plus hats & champagne toast; Chelsea Commons, 463 W. 24th St. (10th Ave.), 212-929-9424; 9, $20.

boog year's eve party Booglit small press brings country, punk, poetry & film to the C-Note, to benefit NY Arts Sept. 11 Recovery Fund ; 157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142; 11, $8.

Evan Dando Former Lemonheads frontman brings his electric guitar to Jersey; Maxwell's, 1039 Washington St. (11th St.), Hoboken, 201-798-0406; 9, $35 incl. champagne toast & buffet.

Lea delaria Vocalist & comedian performs at Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080; tables: 8, $40 & $20 min.; 11, $75 & $20 min.

Electroclash NEW YEAR'S EVE Larry Tee & Spencer Product celebrate the end of another year in newish Williamsburg club that offers PBR in the can?if that's not hot enough for you, maybe the silver stripper-like poles will do the trick; 256 Grand St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-599-1000; call for time, $15.

The Fleshtones, Dementa & Handsome Dick ring in new year at Manitoba's w/bubbly at the stroke of midnight, 99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511; 9, $15.

Foetus, yeah yeah yeahs Brooklyn's three-piece Yeah Yeah Yeahs rock it like no other?be sure to bring your dancin' shoes! Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700; call for times & price.

Ft. Bragg & Love Amy Live music plus champagne toast, snacks & hors d'oeuvres; Tribeca Blues, 16 Warren St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-766-1070; 10, $25.

GELATIN BOYS, DAHLIA & THE LLAMAS "Trashy rock music" at Siberia, 356.5 W. 40th St. (9th Ave.), 212-333-4141; 9, free.

Gray, MX-2 Rock band plays the Charleston Bar & Grill, 174 Bedford Ave. (betw. N. 7th & N. 8th Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-782-8717; 10, $5.

Guided By Voices, The STrokes Comedian David Cross hosts night of white rock in Harlem?wonder what Chris Rock would have to say about this? Apollo Theater, 253 W. 125th St. (betw. Frederick Douglass & Adam Clayton Powell Blvds.), 212-531-5305; 10:15, $51.

The HANGDOGS Bangie, Slimmie, Kevvie & the rest of 'em'll ring you into 2002 city/countrified at the Rodeo Bar, 375 3rd Ave. (27th St.), 212-683-6500; 10, free.

Mike Hunt band "Free champagne, complimentary napkins, plenty of toilet paper in the johns" & live music, plus owners claim they "might even clean the joint up a little beforehand"; Lakeside, 162 Ave. B (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-529-8463; call for time, $10.

Kiss Nation NYC band pays trib. to one of Detroit's finest; Arlene Grocery, 95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633; 11:30, call for price.

THE KLEZMATICS, GOGOL BORDELLO, DJ HUTZ Jewish roots music & Ukrainian punk cabaret, incl. champagne toast; Makor, 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.), 212-601-1000; 9, $50.

LENOX LOUNGE Jazz shows throughout the night, hot buffet & champagne toast; 288 Lenox Ave. (125th St.), 212-427-0253; 7, 8:45 & 10:30, $65.

"Live From New YOrk" w/Teddy Goldstein, Edie Carey, ANne Heaton, Sam Shaber & Andrew Kerr Bitter End, 147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030; call for time, $10.

LUNA w/king of alternative comedy, Marc Maron, at Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-219-3055; 8 & 11, $30.

Andy Mattina, spiney norman, the spunk lounge, the x-ray prawns Celebrate Freddy's 5th anniversary & coming of another year, Brooklyn style?free champagne at midnight, $2 drafts & hors d'oeuvres; Freddy's Bar, 485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035; free.

CHRIS MCDERMOTT TRIO at Terra Blues, 149 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-777-7776; call for time & price.

Buddy & julie miller Bandleader for Emmylou Harris & his wife play alt. country tunes, Chris Smither opens; Bottom Line, 15 W. 4th St. (Mercer St.), 212-228-6300; 8, $30.

MOIST PLEASURE PARTY w/the Pleasure Unit, local babes Moisturizer & Chin Chin, champagne toast & party favors; Brownies, 169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392; call for time & price.

MURPHY'S LAW, CANDY SNATCHERS, SUICIDE KING More rock 'n' roll than you can shake a stick at; Continental, 25 3rd Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-529-6924; call for time & price, all ages.

New Year's eve at the CafE Wha? Cafe Wha? band, Inaya "Jiffe" Day, calypso singer Joe Barnes, Schon Jomel, Michael Jackson impersonator Jamiel Pridgen & a guest comedian from Comedy Cellar, plus champagne toast & noisemakers; 115 MacDougal St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-254-3706; 9, $49; 12:45 a.m., $20.

New Year's eve at the jazz gallery Three separate sets; 1st & 2nd feat. Jason Lidner Sextet w/Claudia Acuña, international foods, beer/wine; 2nd adds guest Roy Hargrove, bubbly & free one-year membership to Jazz Gallery; 3rd feat. Ghanian Kwaku Kwaakye Obeng & Roy Hargrove plus beer/wine/coffee; the Jazz Gallery, 290 Hudson St. (Spring St.), 212-242-1063; 9, $60; 11, $90; 1:30 a.m., $25, all three sets $125.

ORange park, kitty in the tree Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 9, call for price.

LES PAUL & HIS TRIO Guitar master brings in the new year at Iridium, 48 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121; 8, $125; 11, $195; both shows incl. prix-fixe meal. PROJECT/OBJECT Zappa's vocalist/guitarist Ike Willis, Napoleon Murphy Brock, & guests "Don & Bunk Show" feat. Mothers of Invention Don Preston & Bunk Gardner; Lion's Den, 214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782; 8, $40.

DAVID SANBORN & regina bell Live music all night w/first selection: "Round Midnight," 7-12:30, incl. show, a la carte menu, champagne toast, hats & noisemakers, $180, $80 at the bar; "After Midnight," from 1 a.m. onward incl. same offering at $100 or $50 at the bar; Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (6th Ave.), RSVP 212-475-8592.

smash mouth Faux-rock TRL fodder plays Planet Hollywood for Discover Card holders, 1540 B'way (45th St.), 212-333-4827; call for specifics.

PATTI SMITH Legendary rocker performs at 10, Organic Grooves takes over at 1:30 a.m. ($20); Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111; 9, $50, 18 & over.

DR. LONNIE SMITH TRIO Three sets by this guitar, organ & drums group, incl. dinner; Smoke Jazz Club & Lounge, 2751 B'way (106th St.), 212-864-6662; 7,9 & 11, call for tkts.

Snappahead Get out of bed, put your best rock 'n' roll outfit & witness members of Meatloaf & Ace Frehley band jam into the new year?or you could always dance on the bar like they do in Coyote Ugly; Hogs & Heifers, 1843 1st Ave. (betw. 95th & 96th Sts.), 212-722-8635; 9:30.

SOULIVE Two soul-groove-jazz shows w/Robert Randolph opening; Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800; 6:30 & 11, $30-$70.

southern culture on the skids, swingin' neckbreakers Rock into new year hillbilly-style w/Southern Culture, be sure to come early for our favorite party band, the Neckbreakers?champagne toast when the clock strikes 12; Village Underground, 130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-777-7745; 18 & over: 7, $20; 21 & over: 10:30, $30.

speedball baby Rock into the new year at historic CBGB, 315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052; call for time & price.

VOLTAIRE, OTTO'S DAUGHTER, CHARM SCHOOL CBGB's Gallery, 313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455; 9-7 a.m., $15.

CHRIS WASHBOURNE & HIS SYOTOS BAND Party w/live Latin band, plus free champagne toast & party favors; Nuyorican, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-505-8183; 10, $25.

the max weinberg 7 w/special guests Edgar Winter & the Hiram Bullock Band bring in the new year at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8 & 10, $125 incl. toast & party favors.

DR. MICHAEL WHITE'S ORIGINAL LIBERTY JAZZ BAND Ring in new year w/jazz, party favors & New Orleans-styled buffet; Village Vanguard, 178 7th Ave. S. (W. 11th St.), 212-255-4037, res. req.; 9, $100.

wollesens, Monique diMatTina Thirty hours of live music incl. funky jazz by the Wollesens at 11 & keyboardist diMattina?champagne toast & favors at midnight; 55 Bar, 55 Christopher St. (Waverly Pl.), 212-929-9883; 7:30, $20.

Z WHEELER, VERASPEED, FLETCHER MCTAGGART, SOMETHING BLISS w/champagne toast, party favors & even breakfast; Elbow Room, 144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & La Guardia Pl.), 212-979-8434; 10, $15, $20 after 11 p.m.

john zorn's electric masada plus Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra w/champagne & drink specials all night long; Tonic, 107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7501; 7:15, $35-$65.

Nightlife/Parties

ANGEL NEW YEAR Come dance the night away to sounds of hiphop, break beats & dub at this annual after-hours party feat. all-star DJ lineup incl. DJ Scratch Famous, plus champagne toast at midnight & a promise to keep it rockin' till 8 a.m.; Angel, 174 Orchard St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-780-0313; 9:30, $30, $25 adv.

BANG THE NEW YEAR 2002 Lorie & NYC's greatest DJ, E-Man, invade Fort Greene for an all-night deep house party w/guest DJ Tyrone Perkins. Hot buffet on both floors! Don't waste your time w/wack Eurotrash parties, lame rock shows or any other middlebrow-for-the-lowbrow events?come to Frank's Lounge, 660 Fulton St. (S. Elliott St.), Ft. Greene, 212-726-1322; 9, $25. bicycle ride Riders & skateboarders invited to join Time's Up for annual ride to Belvedere Castle in Central Park; 212-802-8222; meet on north side of Union Sq. Park (17th St.), 10:45, free.

BLIND TIGER ALE HOUSE One hundred people invited to celebrate the beginning of new year w/five-hour open bar, finger foods, party favors & champagne toast; 518 Hudson St. (10th St.), RSVP 212-675-3848; 9, $50.

BOWLMOR Drink (open bar 9-3 a.m.), bowl into the new year & pray for a wild turkey; 110 University Pl. (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-255-8188; call for times & prices.

BROOKLYN BRIDGE WALK INTO THE NEW YEAR Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge as midnight fireworks explode overhead (or maybe they won't?); meet outside Blimpie's, 38 Park Row (betw. Spruce & Beekman Sts.), 888-377-4455; 10:30, $20.

CAVIAR STUDIOS Hors d'oeuvres, balloon drop, open bar 8-9, plus entertainment from Fusha Dance Co., Aaron Henry & Thunder God, Gill Scott, Erykah Badu & Zilo Groove; 46 Washington Ave. (betw. Park Pl. & Flushing Ave.), Clinton Hill, 718-403-0002, www.zilogroove.com; 8, $35.

CLASSIC NEW YEAR'S AT THE ROOSEVELT HOTEL Ring in the new year close to Times Square & receive a disposable camera, plus strawberries & champagne upon arrival; Madison Ave. (45th St.), 212-661-9600; $169 & up per night.

COME INTO THE 2002 NAKED Naked Lunch hosts its 7th New Year's party feat. hors d'oeuvres & open bar (9:30-2 a.m.) w/DJ, champagne toast, party favors, balloons & a whole lot of fun; 17 Thompson St. (betw. Canal & Grand Sts.), 212-343-0828; 9:30, $125.

THE DEAD POET hosts second New Year's celebration w/hot & cold hors d'oeuvres & appetizers feat. open bar (9-1 a.m.); 450 Amsterdam Ave (82nd St.), 212-595-5670; 9, $50, $40 adv.

A DOZEN HOURS OF DECADENCE Gomorrah party w/Mistress Evita, Lady Syren, Madame Cole deDage, Editrix Abby Ehmann, fetish performances, go-go dancers, hats, horns & complimentary breakfast at 6 a.m.; True, 28 E. 23rd St. (Madison Ave.), 212-252-4127; 8 p.m.-8 a.m., $30, $40 for those in jeans, $20 adv. & after 3 a.m. EUGENE Hors d'oeuvres, party favors, dancing till dawn & open bar until 2 a.m.; 27 W. 24th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-462-0999; 10, $150.

ESSEX MARKET GBH New Year's Revolution w/open bar from 10-12, visuals & performance, DJs Pete "Shaker" Bones, Danny Krivit of Body & Soul, Carl Kennedy, Van Jee, David Hollands & DJ Yaniv (von Deutschland); 130-140 Essex St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-533-1212 or 212-829-1801 for guestlist & tkts.; $69.

ETOILE Three DJs spin house, hiphop, reggae & trance w/hors d'ouevres to graze upon all evening; 109 E. 56th St. (betw. Lexington & Park Aves.), 212-869-1515; 9, $150.

festivus maximus Celebrate the coming of 2002 w/Gift Horse, Sol Dog, Ex Temps, Kevin Sandbloom, Da Lovin' DJ & more Tobacco Road, 355 W. 41st St. (9th Ave.), 212-244-ROAD; call for time & price.

FIRST NIGHT Annual celebration continues in Prospect Park sans fireworks, instead they offer salsa, r&b, a silent commemorative countdown, the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra & a laser show?where's Zeppelin?; Grand Army Plaza, Flatbush Ave. (Prospect Park), 718-965-8954 for time.

FLOAT Club w/nine guest DJs & open bar 11-2; 240 W. 52nd St. (betw. 8th Ave. & B'way), 212-581-0055; call for times & price.

FUR BALL Seventh-annual party for the ladies, w/DJs Barb & Tate spinning hiphop to big beat, all-night go-go mania & performances by the Bombshell Girls, champagne toast; Meow Mix, 269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688; 9:30-8 a.m., $10 before 11, $15-$20 after.

THE GATE Park Slope pub offers DJ, party favors, champagne toast?and most importantly, no cover; 321 5th Ave. (3rd St.), Park Slope, 718-768-4329.

HANNAH'S LAVA LOUNGE Down-to-earth drinking for gay & straight alike & tonight you can pretend you're in Hawaii?expect tropical drinks & leis; 923 8th Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-974-9087; 12-4, free. Lush life 2002 w/Radio 4 NYC's Gang of Four soundalikes play da island, plus live DJs & performance shows by Adria & the NYCDolls; Backstreet Blues, 60 Front St., Rockville Center, 516-766-MOJO or 631-574-4622; 9, $15 incl. buffet.

THE MAXI-MUMM ATTRACTION NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL For just 50 bucks you can drink Mumm bubbly in the first champagne bar in America?plus hors d'oeuvres, magic act & card readings; the Bubble Lounge, 228 W. B'way (betw. Franklin & White Sts.), 212-431-3433; 9.

MICKY'S BLUE ROOM First ever NYE celebration incl. four-hour open bar, champagne toast & party favors; 171 Ave. C (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-375-0723; 10, $50, $40 adv.

MIDNIGHT RUN New York Road Runner's Club hosts healthiest New Year's event, provided you don't get shot or assaulted by crazed mob?fireworks, music & champagne station at end; Central Park, RSVP 212-860-4455 for info; 12 a.m., $25-$35. MTV NEW YEAR'S EVE LIVE SIMULCAST Music Television personality Carson Daly along w/O-Town & Ja Rule while rest of the world watches because it's broadcast live on MTV?here's your chance to make an ass of yourself since you didn't make it onto TRL; the World, 1501 B'way (enter on 43rd St.), 212-398-3439; 8, 212-307-7171 for tkts., $75-$200.

NEW YEAR'S AT DOWNTIME Three floors of music, in the playground it's Britpop w/DJ Voodoo; on the main floor, DJ Cesar spins Synthpop betw. dance & 80s hits by DJ Ian Fford; and in the VIP room it's anything from gothic dance to new wave to Britpop plus live performances by Eve St. Eve & Bella Morte; Downtime, 251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747; 9, $20.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT GALAPAGOS DJ Salinger spins break beat, Afro-funk & hiphop while DJ KaiEric lends sonic ambience to visual installation by kinoSonik 'til 6 a.m.; 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; 6, $15.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT 2i's Kenny Parker spins favorites upstairs, while Timmy Richardson spins cool vibes downstairs w/guest DJs, free champagne toast, party favors & giveaways; 248 W. 14th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), RSVP 212-539-6078; $50, $40 adv.

NEW YEAR'S EVE 2001 AT EXIT 2 Pink & Blue Ball DJ performances w/Junior Vasquez on the main floor?plus DJ Merritt; 610 W. 56th St. (betw. 11th & 12th Aves.), 212-290-1100; 10, $100, $60 adv.

NEW YEAR'S EVE 2001 AT SPA Amber Room spins hiphop & classics, White Room has house & disco w/six DJs incl. Grand Master Flash & Eric LaPeau, open bar 9-12 a.m.; John Davis hosts after party 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; 76 E. 13th St. (betw. 4th Ave. & B'way), 212-677-5772; 9, $100.

NEW YEAR'S EVE 2002 Two floors of hiphop, r&b, reggae & Afro beats w/DJs Phil D, Jovonn, Zilo Groove & Chris plus toast at 12 a.m., hors d'oeuvres, balloon/confetti drop, open bar 8-9, plus live African dance performance by Funmi & Fusha Dance Co. & early buffet; Caviar Studios, 46 Washington Ave. (betw. Park Pl. & Flushing Ave.), Clinton Hill, 718-403-0002; 8, $35.

NEW YEAR'S EVE JAUNT Howard Goldberg leads five walking tours of Chinatown, stops incl. Chinese bakery & herbal shop; for meeting place & res. call 212-265-2663; 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, $5 plus food.

NEW YEAR'S EVE MAUNA (SILENCE) Those wishing to avoid the craziness are invited to meditate, write or read until the clock strikes 12, then freeing chants begin; Jivamukti Yoga Center, 404 Lafayette St. (E. 4th St.), RSVP 212-353-0214; 9-12 a.m., free. NO IDEA BAR NEW YEAR'S EVE Open bar (9-1) feat. secret inventions revealed incl. "Champagne Imbibulator"; 30 E. 20th St. (betw. B'way & Park Ave.), 212-777-0100; 9, $60, $50 adv.

OFF THE WAGON Two-level cash bar w/14 beers on tap; foosball, pool table, jukebox, DJ, champagne toast & favors; Off the Wagon, 109 MacDougal St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker St.), 212-533-4487; 8:30-4 a.m., $20.

OHM "Gold" package gets you open bar till 12:30 a.m., hors d'oeuvres, noisemakers, big-screen tvs, balloon drop & champagne toast at midnight. "Silver" package gets you same deal only w/later adm. time; 16 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-229-2000 or www.ohmnyc.com; 9 & 11, $100 & $50.

paradise de brazil Three packages?"Decadence till Daylight" (8 p.m., $130), "From Dusk Till Dawn" (10 p.m., $65) & "Past the Stroke of Midnight" (12:30 a.m., $30)?kick in millennium w/dining, dancing, live music & all-out bash; champagne toast, party favors & breakfast at dawn; S.O.B's, 204 Varick St. (Houston St.), RSVP 212-243-4940; call for package specifics.

PARTY RIDE Time's Up annual New Year's Eve ride always promises more than just Schwinns; meet at Union Sq. Park (14th St.), 212-802-8222; 10:45, free. PARTY MARATHON Dance all night while DJs get busy w/hiphop, funk, Latin, soul & house music. Open bar till 11, champagne toast & drink specials 'til the wee hours; Sapphire Lounge, 249 Eldridge St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-777-5153; 8, w/open bar: $40 ladies, $50 gentlemen, $80 couples; without open bar: $20 ladies, $25 gentlemen, $40 couples.

PRIVILEGE Evening of "Seductive Holiday Cheer" w/100 dancers at this gentlemen's cabaret & sports bar?you know, the one with all the white stretch SUV limos outside; 565 W. 23rd St. (11th Ave.), 212-243-6888; call for times & prices.

RAVEN CAFE'S BASH DJ "H" brings in the new year w/rock 'n' roll favorites from the later half of 20th century. Champagne toast at midnight, live video/audio from Times Square & party favors provided, complimentary breakfast; 194 Ave. A (13th St.), 212-529-4712; call for info.

Red, White & Blue 2002 The 80s club looks to the future w/open bar till 1 a.m. (shots are extra), DJs, dancing, champagne toast & midnight munchies; Culture Club, 179 Varick St. (betw. King & Charlton Sts.), 212-243-1999; 9, $110, $90 adv.

RUSSIAN TEA ROOM Four themed floors, seven DJs, fire-eaters, stilt-walkers, choice of gen. adm. incl. hot & cold buffet or five-course dinner w/wines, open bar till 4 for both; 150 W. 57th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-974-2111; 8:30, $150-$300.

SACI Masquerade Ball comes w/mask & party favors, broadcast of ball drop, open bar 10-1; 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-869-1515; 10, $125.

SHINE GBH New Year's Eve After-Party w/DJs Terry Casey, Carl Kennedy, Billy Shane, Sean Hall & Van Jee; 285 W. B'way (Canal St.), 212-941-0900; 3 a.m.-noon, 212-539-3916 for guestlist & price.

ship of fools Top-shelf open bar 8-1 a.m.; 1590 2nd Ave. (betw. 82nd & 83rd Sts.), 212-570-2651; $60.

SNUG HARBOR CULTURAL CENTER "Early Eve" offers family-oriented activities, concerts, 8:30 fireworks display for early birds; 1000 Richmond Terrace (Deltwood St.), Staten Island, 718-448-2500; 6-9, free.

TAR BAR & LOUNGE NEW YEAR'S EVE Premium open bar (10:30-2:30 a.m.), party favors & coat check; 1412 1st Ave (betw. 74th & 75th Sts.), 212-570-5704, www.tarbar.com; 10:30, $75.

tavern on the green Gala w/entertainment provided by 17-piece band, seven-course meal eaten in one of six dinning rooms, unlimited champagne & of course there'll be thousands & thousands of twinkling bulbs, ornaments, garlands & red velvet covering the entire place; Central Park W. (67th St.), 212-873-3200; call for times, $250-$350.

VENUE offers four-hour top-shelf open bar, champagne toast, satellite feed of the ball-drop, hors d'oeuvres, party favors, 2 DJs & dance floors; 505 Columbus Ave. (betw. 84th & 85th Sts.), 212-579-9463, res. req.; 9-1, $125.

VILLAGE IDIOT Drink specials, free champagne toast & peanuts?you might even see a fistfight; 355 W. 14th St. (9th Ave.), 212-989-7334; until 7 a.m., free.

WEBSTER HALL hosts the "Greatest Party on Earth" w/open bar, trapeze act, lifetime membership card & the largest balloon drop in the free world, also five floors & something called Horpha's Go-Go Rama; 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; tickets at www.websterhall.com, $60-$250.

WHITE TRASH BALLROOM Pabst Blue Ribbon toast! That's what we like to hear! Motor City Bar, 127 Ludlow St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-1595; free.

Restaurants

THE ALGONQUIN Black-tie evening to celebrate hotel's 100th year plus the coming of another?prix-fixe dinner starting at 8, dancing in the Oak Room, plus live music & performances, bubbly toast at midnight; 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800; call for times, $400, $1000 incl. stay in hotel & continental breakfast the next day.

ANYWAY CAFE Live jazz accompanies French/Russian nouveau menu w/midnight toast & live DJ; 34 E. 2nd St. (2nd Ave), 212-533-3412; call for times & price. AQUAGRILL Midnight champagne offering! Oh, and four-course seafood prix-fixe; 210 Spring St. (6th Ave.), 212-274-0505; call for price & time.

ATLAS Six-course New American prix-fixe selections, eaten while overlooking the park; 40 Central Park S. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-759-9191; 1st seating: 5:30-8, $68; second seating: 8:30 & on, $120.

BATEAUX NEW YORK Float the night away in this glass-enclosed boat of fine dining w/jazz & a view; Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, W. 23rd St. (Hudson River), 212-352-2022; call for time & price.

THE beekman restaurant & Pub One of downtown's oldest pub restaurants offers upscale fare & drinks; 15 Beekman St. (betw. Nassau & William Sts.), 212-732-7333; call for info.

BELMONT LOUNGE Fifth-annual bash w/open bar, appetizers, DJ, champagne toast; 117 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave.), 917-933-9099; 10-4 a.m., call for tkts.

BINY New Year's Eve gala w/prix-fixe dinner, open bar & karaoke plus unlimited Japanese fusion buffet, sushi bar & oyster bar; 8 Thompson St. (betw. Canal & Grand Sts.), RSVP 212-334-5490; seatings begin at 5 p.m., call for prices.

CABANA NUEVO LATINO Five-course prix-fixe menu w/coconut-crusted jumbo shrimp, tangerine-glazed salmon, "Latin style" steak & Caribbean pastries; 89 South St. (Fulton St.), 212-406-1155; 10-2 a.m., $100.

CAFE DEVILLES First annual ball w/open bar, 2 DJs, champagne toast; 103 3rd Ave. (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 917-933-9099; 10-4 a.m., call for tkts.

CAFE MILOU A la carte French menu & DJ; 92 7th Ave. S (betw. Bleecker & Grove Sts.), 212-414-9824; call for time.

CAFE PIERRE Six-course prix-fixe feast of squab, lobster, beef tenderloin, a "Carousel of Chocolate" & more, incl. bottle of champagne, live band & party favors; the Pierre Hotel, 2 E. 61st (5th Ave.), 212-940-8195 res. req.; call for times, $450.

calliope Watch the ball drop while dining on modern American fare served a la carte; 1426 3rd Ave. (81st St.), 212-794-1810; seatings at 7 & 9:30, call for price.

CASCINA A la carte fresh Italian menu; 647 9th Ave. (betw. 45th & 46th Sts.), 212-245-4422; 5 p.m.-1 a.m., call for price.

CHELSEA BISTRO & BAR "Paris in New York"?three-course French candlelight prix-fixe w/unlimited red & white premium house wines served in cabaret-styled bistro. Gala dinner incl. four-course meal plus dancing, party favors, DJs & chocolate dessert extravaganza; 358 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-727-2026; first seating: 5-6, $85; second seating: 9, $125.

CHIN CHIN DJs, dancing, hats & noisemakers to go w/six-course prix-fixe Chinese banquet dinner; 216 E. 49th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-888-4555; 10-3, $100.

CLAY Wind down w/late-night drinks & snacks here; 202 Mott St. (Spring St.) 212-625-1105; 2:30 a.m.

CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE Full menu plus the Toru Dodo quartet on hand for New Year's Eve in this cozy jazz cafe, which always boasts impressive lineup; 2485 B'way (betw. 92nd & 93rd Sts.), 212-769-6969; 10-4, call for prices.

CORNELIA CAFE Grand four-course dinner & champagne, plus show in cabaret space; 29 Cornelia St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 4th Sts.), 212-989-9319; dinner served from 6 p.m., $55.

CREAM offers four-hour top-shelf open bar, champagne toast, satellite feed of the ball-drop, hors d'oeuvres, two DJs & dance floors; 246 Columbus Ave. (betw. 71st & 72nd Sts.), 212-712-1666, res. req.; 9-1, $125.

CUB ROOM Three-course modern-American prix-fixe w/hors d'oeuvres hour in lounge & champagne toast, one seating only; 131 Prince St. (betw. Thompson St. & W. B'way), 212-677-4100; 8, $75.

DEBORAH Prix-fixe lobster salad, Peking duck or steak frites w/appetizer, dessert & glass of champagne; 43 Carmine St. (betw. Bedford & Bleecker Sts.), 212-242-2606; $50.

DECADE Five-course American gourmet dinner w/champagne toast, favors & dancing till 5 a.m.; 1117 1st Ave. (61st St.), RSVP 212-835-5979; 7-8 hors d'oeuvres & open bar, $175, $50 adm. to bar & dancefloor after midnight, $75 before.

DINING ROOM Contemporary American menu or prix-fixe w/live music option (upstairs); 154 E. 79th St. (Lexington Ave.), 212-327-2500; seatings throughout evening, call for price.

DUANE PARK CAFE Six-course tasting menu is carnivore-packed, w/smoked salmon & trout cold appetizers, foie gras & lobster risotto hot apps, plus fish, meat or cheese courses; 157 Duane St. (betw. W. B'way & Hudson St.), 212-732-5555; 6-10:30, $75.

EL TEDDY'S Mexican restaurant has four-course prix-fixe dinner w/champagne toast & DJ; 219 W. B'way (betw. White & Franklin Sts.), 212-941-7071; call for times & prices.

GARAGE Three-course prix-fixe menu, party favors, champagne toast, DJs & dancing all night; 99 7th Ave. (Grove St.), 212-645-0600; call for time, $75.

GOOD Four-course Deep South/South American prix-fixe (a la carte also available) & brunch the next day; 89 Greenwich Ave. (betw. Bank & W. 12th Sts.), 212-691-8080; last seating: 9, brunch: Tues. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., call for price. HEARTBEAT Prix-fixe five-course gala dinner feat. assorted raw seafood & accouterments, steak or lobster, live music & champagne toast; 541 Lexington Ave. (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-407-2900; seatings starting at 6, $75, $115 w/wine.

helena's Shake your bon bon as you sip their tasty sangria; 432 Lafayette St. (betw. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-677-5151; call for times & price.

Henry's 3rd Annual New Year's Eve Bash Special a la carte menu, liquor & music; 2745 B'way (105th St.), 212-866-0600; call for seatings & prices.

IL VALENTINO Tuscan dinner w/Bobby Cortez's swing band & dancing, Perrier-Jouet champagne incl.; 330 E. 56th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-355-0001; 9, call for price.

LA COTE BASQUE Classic French dinner, possibly a dancefloor; 60 W. 55th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.) 212-688-6525; a la carte seatings begin at 5:30, last seating is prix-fixe, $100.

LA NOUVELLE JUSTINE Fetish/s&m cafe pulls out all the whips for their annual New Year's Eve cabaret show plus French/American menu & plenty of cocktails; 101 E. 2nd St. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-673-8908; call for times & prices.

LA PALAPA Mexican New Year's Eve fiesta w/prix-fixe & a la carte menu; 77 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-777-2537; 5-10, call for prices.

LE BATEAU IVRE Four-course French prix-fixe (wine not incl.); 230 E. 51st St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-583-0579; first seating: 6:30; second seating: 9:30, $95.

LE MADELEINE Five-course gourmet meal w/champagne toast, live band & dancing; 403 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-246-2993; 9, $125.

LUCKY CHENG'S Special New Year's Eve drag queen cabaret plus their usual lounge & pan-Asian cuisine (or stop by & have your fortune done by the tarot reader & see what's in store for the next 12 months); 24 1st Ave. (betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 212-473-0516; call for times & prices.

MAN RAY; 147 W. 15th (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-929-5000; first seating: $180; second seating: $250; call for times.

MARION'S USO show salutes troops across the globe w/Officer's Club decor, war ballads & USO show w/stars of old incl. Judy Garland, John Patti, Sammy Davis Jr., Liza Minnelli, Elvis Presley, Lady Finger, the World Famous Pontani Sisters & Bob "Bugle Boy" Leive, all accompanied by a salute to American dinner w/gourmet four-course meal. Perfect your salute & sport your best uniform! 354 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; seatings at 7:15 & 10, $34-$100 w/glass of bubbly.

MARKT Four-course Belgian holiday menu; 401 W. 14th St. (9th Ave.), 212-727-3314; first seating: 6-7:30; second seating: 8-9:30, $75.

MEXICAN RADIO Not only dinner but brunch New Year's Day; 23 Cleveland Pl. (betw. Spring & Kenmare Sts.), 212-941-0286; dinner 4-10, brunch 12 a.m.-4 p.m.

MORTON'S OF CHICAGO A la carte steak menu until midnight; 551 5th Ave. (45th St.), 212-972-3315; seatings at 5, 7:30 & 10:30, accepting $50 deposit for res.

NINO'S RESTAURANTS Special four-course New Year's Eve menu offers appetizers incl. lobster bisque, smoked salmon, fresh asparagus & caviar followed by Dover sole, pan-roasted lamb chop, filet mignon & many more, plus dessert, dancing, open bar & champagne toast; 212-988-0002 or 212-355-5540 for two locations; call for times, $110-$125.

notaro restaurant Prix-fixe menu incl. appetizer, pasta, entree, dessert & coffee or tea; 635 2nd Ave. (betw. 34th & 35th Sts.), 212-686-3400; call for seatings & prices.

old devil moon One of our favorite brunch spots offers New Year's Eve party for $20.02, which incl. dinner, champagne toast & other end-of-the-year shenanigans; 511 E. 12th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-475-4357; call for times.

PASTICCIO A la carte dinner w/complimentary champagne toast; 447 3rd Ave. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.), 212-679-2551; call for times & price.

PICO Three-course dinner w/music, dancing & party favors; 349 Greenwich St. (Harrison St.), 212-343-0700; seatings at 6 & 8, $45-$85.

THE PLAZA HOTEL Hey, if it was good enough for Led Zeppelin...seriously, if you're having a meal out to celebrate, why not treat yourself to some luxury at one of NY's most picturesque spots w/New Year's Eve dinner in the Oak Room; 5th Ave. (Central Park S.), 212-759-3000; seatings at 6 & 9, $100.

PORTER'S NEW YORK Sophisticated gala downstairs from P216 Lounge feat. contemporary American dinner a la carte (8-11) w/champagne toast, two floors w/DJs & dancing till the wee hours; 216 7th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-299-2878; 8-4, call for price.

RELISH A la carte at the bar all night in this twinkly, restored 50s stainless-steel diner car, or prix-fixe mahi-mahi, mutton & more; 225 Wythe St. (N. 3rd St.), Williamsburg, 718-963-4546; 6, $45.

RESTAURANT CHARLOTTE Half a block from Times Square, prix-fixe incl. champagne toast; Millennium Hotel New York, 145 W. 44th St. (B'way), 212-768-4400, seatings from 6-9, $100.

RISTORANTE BRUNELLI Five-course meal w/DJ & dancing, noisemakers et al., regular menu offered from 5-7:30; 1409 York Ave. (75th St.), 212-744-8899; 9:30, $75.

ROTH'S WESTSIDE STEAKHOUSE Live band & champagne toast; 680 Columbus Ave. (93rd St.), 212-280-4103; seatings at 6 & 9, call for price.

SAGO Prix-fixe menu from great LES Moroccan/Mediterranean restaurant, plus live music, belly dancing & champagne at midnight; 19 Clinton St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-614-8817; 9, $75.

SAMMY'S This "Roumanian steak house" is one of the oldest & most entertaining dining destinations in the city... New Year's Eve will feat. plenty of kosher, iced vodka & live music (lounge singer on keyboard who encourages audience participation & gives Sammy hats as prizes?it's awesome!); 157 Chrystie St. (Delancey St.), 212-673-0330; call for times & prices.

SAUL Four-course prix-fixe in new foodie neighborhood; 140 Smith St. (betw. Bergen & Dean Sts.) 718-935-9844; 5:30-12 a.m., $85.

SOHO GRAND Cash bar & prix-fixe, DJs Ursula 2000 & Thunderball; 310 W. B'way (Grand St.), 212-519-6500; call for times, dinner $100/entry; $50 without dinner, champagne toast incl.

SPIRIT CRUISES Lunch/dinner harbor cruise around lower Manhattan on the Spirit of New York, w/four-hour buffet & bar; Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, W. 23rd St. (Hudson River), 212-727-2789, call for time & price.

SPRING ST. NATURAL Healthy vegetarian a la carte menu available, prix-fixe also; 62 Spring St. (Lafayette St.), 212-966-0290, call for times & price.

SUGAR Open bar 10-4, buffet w/champagne toast & party favors; 311 Church St. (betw. Walker & Lispenard Sts.), 212-431-8642; call for times, $100. SWING 46 Swing into new year w/Nick Palumbo & the Flipped Fedoras plus giant-screen tv countdown. Two packages: five-course dinner menu at 7, open bar, bottle of champagne & toast at midnight, $250 incl. tax & grat.; or hors d'oeuvres, four-hour open bar & midnight toast, $125 incl. tax & grat.; 349 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-262-9554.

212 Three or four-course French/Italian meal, DJ & party favors; 133 E. 65th St. (Lexington Ave.), 212-249-6565; seatings at 5:30 & 9:30, $39-$89.

TAGINE DINING GALLERY Prix-fixe four-course Moroccan dinner accompanied by two Middle Eastern bands & some belly dancing for good measure; 537 9th Ave. (40th St.), RSVP 212-564-7292; call for time, $55.

TEDDY's BAR & Grill Rockabilly-A-Go-Go show w/toast at midnight & special menu; 96 Berry St. (N. 8th St.), Williamsburg, 718-384-9787; 8, free.

torch Supper club rings in new year w/four-course French cuisine, performance by the Swing Doctors & DJ-spun tunes; 137 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-228-5151; seatings: 8, $75; 10, $110.

TRATTORIA DOPPO TEATRO Lobster-related Italian prix-fixe all day, champagne incl.; 125 W. 44th St. (6th Ave.), 212-869-2849; 12 p.m.-10 p.m., $60.

TRIBECA GRAND A la carte dinner & four hours of open bar w/DJs Baby Blu, Stretch & Paul Sevigny, party favors & gift bag, rooms start at $309; 2 6th Ave. (White St.), 212-519-6500; 9-1, $100; after 12 a.m., $50 & cash bar.

TRIBECA GRILL Five-course New American prix-fixe w/live jazz/swing by Ron Sunshine band; 375 Greenwich St. (Franklin St.), RSVP 212-941-3900; seatings start at 9:30, dancing from 10:30-3, $125 plus tax, tip & bev.

trio restaurant & wine bar new year's eve gala Four-course dinner w/live DJ; 167 E. 33rd St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-685-1001; 9-2 a.m., $80.

UGALE View Hudson River while eating five-course prix-fixe meal & drinking all the alcohol you can consume; 396 West St. (10th St.), 212-229-0606, res. req.; 7-1 a.m., $85.

villa berulia restaurant new year's eve gala Four-course Italian dinner w/music by live DJ; 107 E. 34th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-689-1970; 9-2 a.m., $100.

YORK GRILL GALA will give you a party hat & noisemaker in addition to a four-course prix-fixe, champagne toast & keepsake gift; 1690 York Ave. (89th St.), 212-772-0261, res. req.; "twilight dinner": 4-8, $75. "Gala dinner": 9:30, $95.

ZANZIBAR Jack Black-loved Hell's Kitchen restaurant feat. buffet menu of potato salad, pasta, roasted John Dory, roast beef & assorted desserts; 645 9th Ave. (45th St.), 212-957-9197; 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $50.

ZÖE NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA DINNER & DANCE Five-course dinner (w/options), DJ, dancing, party favors & a bottle of bubbly per couple; 90 Prince St. (betw. B'way & Mercer St.), 212-966-6722; 9, $145.

Comedy & Performance

BOHACK'S FINAL MILLENNIUM BASH The comic rock band defiles tv theme songs & 80s rock hits till 12:30 a.m.; Desmond's Tavern, 433 Park Ave. (29th St.), 212-684-9472; 9:30, $25.

CAROLINES Standup w/Ted Alexandro, Lisa Lampenelli, Chuck Nice, Patrice O'Neal & Rich Vos; 1626 B'way (betw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-757-4100; early show at 8, $35 & 2 drink min.; late show at 10:30, $75 & 2 drink min. w/live Times Square broadcast?plus DJ & dancing after midnight. DANGERFIELD'S Long-running comedy club offers entertainment by Hood, Al Ducharme, Greg Rogell, Billy Burr, Sherrod Small & Nancy Redman, champagne at 12, noisemakers & two drinks of your choice; 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), RSVP 212-593-1650; 8 & 10:30, $15-$55.

COMEDY CELLAR Keith Robinson hosts Tom Papa, Nick Dipaolo, Billy Burr, Allan Havey & Todd Barry at 8; Robert Kelly hosts second show w/above plus Gregg Rogell, Sherrod Small, Tim Young & more at 10:30, plus countdown & midnight toast; 117 MacDougal St. (W. 3rd St.), 212-254-3480, res. req.; $25-$50.

COMIC STRIP LIVE Two comedy shows! William Stephenson, Vanessa Hollingshead, Bernadette Pauley, Ray Ellin, Macio & Sherrod Small at 7:30, $50 w/open bar & munchies; Vic Henley, Ross Bennett, Buddy Bolton, Louis CK, Cynthia Koury, Modi, Wali Collins, Keri Louise & Tony Rock at 10:45, $75 w/midnight toast, open bar, unlimited munchies, favors & live Times Square broadcast; 1568 2nd Ave (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386.

JOE FRANKLIN'S MEMORY LANE Join Joe as he leads trivia games, interviews surprise guests & more for a live radio broadcast w/no cover while you dine a la carte or prix-fixe & you don't have to get dressed up?it's for the radio; 713 8th Ave. (45th St.), 212-977-0025, 11:30, call for prices.

GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB Two shows w/Steven Lynch performing love songs in his show "I'll See You in Hell"; 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000, res. req.; early show at 8, $25 & 2 drink min.; late show at 10:30, $75 w/open bar, snacks & toast.

JUDY'S CHELSEA Judy Kreston & David Lahm perform the songs of Richard Rodgers, plus seven-course dinner, wine, bubbly & favors; 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 9-1 a.m., $95.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT NY COMEDY CLUB Sam Greenfield, Sue Costello, Gregg Rogell & Steve Marshall plus open bar, champagne toast & noisemakers; 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; $49.95 plus tax.

New Year's Day

Events

COLD CHANGE Eighth-annual spoken word/performance extravaganza benefits City Harvest food retrieval. Event feat. more than 150 performers, musicians, performance artists & poets, incl. Hasan Al-Abdullah, brilliant old guy Bingo Gazingo Disabled in Action Singers, Grace Period, Surf Reality, Yara Arts Group, one-man sound-effect machine Zero Boy & others. Three-minute open mic provided, bring canned goods; Knitting Factory, 374 Leonard St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-219-3006 or www.alternativespokenword.com; 4-12 a.m., free.

LA BELLE EPOQUE NEW YEAR'S DAY JAZZ BRUNCH David Ostward & the Gully Low Jazz Band w/buffet brunch (12-4 p.m.); 827 B'way (betw. E. 12th & 13th St.), 212-254-6436, $35. MERCHANT HOUSE MUSEUM reveals details of 19th-century New Year's tradition of "calling" w/champagne punch & holiday cakes plus guided tour of house & neighborhood; Merchant House Museum, 29 E. 4th St. (betw. Lafayette St. & Bowery), 212-777-1089; 3-6, $20.

POETRY PROJECT'S 28TH ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S DAY MARATHON READING More than 100 performers incl. Patti Smith, Richard Hell, Tuli Kupferberg, Jim Carroll, Penny Arcade, Lenny Kaye, Douglas Dunn, John Giorno, Dael Orlandersmith, Nick Zedd, Eileen Myles & many others in annual marathon reading; Poetry Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-0910; 2 p.m. till at least 12 a.m., $15, $12 st./s.c.

 

?compiled by Lisa LeeKing, Tanya Richardson, Alita Edgar & Sarah Shanok