Mild weather and a new less-is-more approach has revitalized First Night. Organizers expect 1 million revelers to visit Boston for New Year's Eve.
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New Year's Eve at The Estate, One Boylston Place in Boston offers entertainment, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. The main entertainment comes from one of Boston's top DJs, DJ Buddy Costa. Doors open at 10 p.m. on Friday, December 31. The Estate is part of the Big Night Entertainment Group and can accommodate up to 700 people. Tix: $50 at TheEstateBoston.com or 617-351-7000. 21+.
Two shiny pins can get you and a friend into First Night Boston, a conglomeration of cultural and crazy events on New Year's Eve. The pins also get you discounts at various retailers in the days leading up to New Year's. What a deal!
What to choose? Ice sculptures? The film festival? Harry and the Potters? Visit First Night's official site for a full schedule.
The emphasis on First Night has been as much on what you can't do as much as what you can do. So let's get what you can't do out of the way right now. Don't drive. Take public transportation. No excuses because the T will be free after 8 pm. The MBTA provides more details about the New Year's schedule here. And, as far as the law is concerned, the message is try not to...
Not feeling up for First Nighting? Unable to get to New York City to watch the ball drop in person? As usual, the TV networks are more than willing to provide you with the kind of entertainment that will drive you to drink. Here's the lineup: WGBH 2 (PBS): Garrison Keillor's New Year's Eve Special. 10 pm. This one's for those of you who are feeling civilized. WBZ 4 (CBS): Local First Night Special. The...
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