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So, we've given you plenty of New Year's Eve events to attend. Now it's time to tell you how to get there. The MBTA has released its New Year's Eve schedule. Rides after 8pm will be free; train service will be increased throughout the evening, plus extended until (gasp!) 2am. (Y'know, kinda like it should be all the time—or at least on weekends.) There will also be additional service on some bus lines. Given tomorrow's Winter Storm Warning and the toxins traditionally imbibed on NYE, it's probably a smart idea to take the T rather than drive. And if you end up crashing at someone else's place, be warned—the T will operate on a Sunday schedule on New Year's Day, meaning you might be waiting a while to take that bus ride of shame home. Full details at the MBTA site and after the jump.

The Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro (BHHB!) offers three seatings for a delicious fixed-price menu on New Year's Eve in its comfortable yet classy setting. There are a variety of appetizers and desserts available, plus seven incredible entree options. The menu was prepared by executive chef Jason Bond.

Well, our title's a bit of a stretch, but the event promises to be amazing. Ivy Restaurant in downtown Boston is hosting a Tour della Riviera featuring drinks from three countries (Spain, France, and Italy) on the restaurant's three floors. You'll get to try sparkling drinks from each country: Spanish Cava, French Champagne, and Italian Prosecco. The three floors of the restaurant will feature chocolate fountains, champagne fountains, and hors d'oeuvres fountains... okay, maybe they're just hors d'oeuvres trays. Regardless, it promises to be a swank time in a sweet venue, with sassy tunes from DJ Breeazy and DJ Chris Smith.

They are five golden syllables: Resolution Ball. The self-proclaimed longest-running, largest, and best event in Boston takes place this New Year's Eve. Be prepared to dress like a champion (though it's "black tie optional"), drink up, and dance all night at this event for "young professionals." It may not be everyone's thing, but if it's yours—have at it. The Felix Brown Band and DJ Samuel L. will be on hand to play music. Choose to attend just the party (starting 9:30pm), a reception with hors d'oeuvres (8:30pm), or a full-on dinner (7:30pm). Everyone gets a goody bag (apparently worth over $200) at departure.

Boston has been abuzz about the Beehive for a while now. The relatively young joint has chosen a disturbingly apocalyptic theme for its second New Year's bash: "The End is at Hand." If the crashing economy and terrible weather are getting to you, and you don't think you'll live to see Obama save us all, go out in style at the Beehive this NYE. Four fine musicians—singers Shea Rose, Tania Jones and Nadine Ford, plus drummer Jovol Bell—will excite your eardrums, while Pinchbottom Burlesque will take care of your eye candy needs. Beehive Executive Chef Rebecca Newell passes plates of European-inspired fare, and more than 60 different champagnes are available. We'll bet at least one is a far cry from Cook's.

Okay, so there probably won't be any actual circus tents, but Privus is calling its New Year's Eve event Circus for some reason or another. Clowns, maybe? Regardless, it looks like a classier way to spend New Year's than puking into a pitcher at the Silhouette, so give it some consideration if you'd like to dress up but don't want to go downtown. There will be a "chic Japanese buffet" for the sushi-lovers, a champagne toast, and of course DJs to help you dance the night away. We imagine the crowd will look pretty fine, so dust off your good duds for the occasion and leave your sweatpants at home.

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!

There are twelve days left until the big day: December 31, New Year's Eve. What will you be doing that night? If you don't already have plans, we bring you a fun idea for the night for the next twelve days. That's a dozen days of bright ideas... all leading up to the big evening.

Bostonist was on the phone with our buddy Keith on Thursday, chatting about the upcoming Boston Pops spring season. The initial season announcement had just crossed our desk at Bostonist HQ, and we wanted to see what Keith thought of a spring and summer that will include jazz, Broadway, a season-long tribute to Leonard Bernstein, and appearances by Natalie Cole, Natalie Merchant, and Amanda Palmer.

--More on the murder of a man at King Arthur's Lounge on Thursday: The shooting may have been the result of a gang rivalry, but the shooters and the victim were in the strip joint together for two hours, just coexisting, before the violence erupted. O'Ryan Johnson reports that the victim used to be with the Latin Kings. [Boston Herald]

--The media has become entranced by the image of a dude looking like a lady and robbing a bank in Somerset on Wednesday. There's really not much of a story here, except that the dude in question makes for one ugly woman. Apparently, Mrs. Doubtfire was hotter. [Boston Globe]

--A parking rage incident turned so ugly in Chelsea early this morning that a man was shot in the stomach. The Chelsea police chief said the whole mess started solely because one parked car was "touching" another parked car. And this is what happens when people with anger-management issues have guns. [Boston Globe]

--The Boston Police Department and the DA's Office are investigating the death of an inmate at the Suffolk County House of Correction. 41-year-old Darryl Lee Leslie died on New Year's Eve while being moved to maximum security because he was, according to a jail spokesman, "planning a violent attack." An autopsy is being performed. [Boston Globe]

On New Year's Eve, firefighters battled a seven-alarm fire at a condo complex in South Boston. One 47-year-old man, Peter Clancy, died of smoke inhalation at the scene.

What to choose? Ice sculptures? The film festival? Harry and the Potters? Visit First Night's official site for a full schedule.

--The violence that has plagued the city all last week will not stop. A 17-year-old was shot early this morning in Mattapan, according to the Globe. He was shot in the jaw. And it could have been worse. He was shot in front of his home, where a daycare is located. He hasn't been named, but WCVB is reporting that neighbors said he was a "star athlete." --The DA's Office sent out a release announcing...

First, the really great news: Josh Beckett managed to make C.C. Sabathia look like a Little League pitcher (no offense to some of those who are the future of America's pastime) on Friday night at Fenway Park, ably leading the Red Sox defense in what turned into a 10-3 routing in Game 1 of the ALCS. Seriously, we were a little worried about what hinted at a pitching fan's dream matchup - two great aces...

Sunday. Usually, a quiet, contemplative day in the Blogosphere. But not here in the Ist-a-Verse. Nonono! Just look below and see all of the wild and crazy stuff our staffs are up to. In Austin, bands are beginning to confirm for SXSW and the rumor mill is up and running. Good thing, too, because we all know how much Austinites love live performances. Austin also found itself in the national spotlight, with Longhorn Legend...

It would be nice if the blotter for the first day of 2007 focused on the typical New Year's Eve drunk and disorderlies. Unfortunately, six people were shot in four separate locations around 5 this morning in Dorchester. A 14-year-old died in the shootings. That makes yet another preteen who has been cut down in a matter of weeks. The Boston Police Department believes that two of the episodes unfolded at "private house parties"...

If you had a chance to look outside this afternoon you noticed something that we haven't seen this year: accumulation of snow. It was a wimpy snow dusting the Boston area lightly, a reported half inch or less in Boston and up to 2 inches in the outer suburbs, especially in the North Shore. The dusting today would have likely been welcomed with open arms if it had occurred on Christmas Day. Coming a...

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...

Bars, clubs, and restaurants will be taking on a premium for celebrating the coming of the New Year with them. There is, however, a free ride available to get you home. The MBTA has announced that again this year the T will be free for riders from 8 pm to 2 am on New Years Eve and into the early morning of New Year's Day. We could go on for hours about how we miss...

Who would have thought that two stars of the early '90s comedy flop The Adventures of Ford Fairlane would converge upon Boston on the same night? And who would have thought that night would be New Year's Eve? Mr. Ford Fairlane himself, tough-guy comedian Andrew Dice Clay, will perform at the Comedy Connection. He made his career insulting practically anyone who stepped in his path, which was part of his downfall. But he's shooting a...

There must be calm before the storm this week. We can only imagine that our favorite local folks are saving up their energy so they can rock it big into the new year. There are certainly a few great shows on this week's agenda, don't get us wrong. But since we have a minute to take a moment to look at Gridskipper's post they tacked to the bathroom wall last week: "The Mighty Mighty...