Long running drinking game for New Year's Eve? At previous parties, the host bought Hot Wheels cars for everyone, and if someone asked to see yours and you didn't have it, you would have to drink. Know any similar long running drinking games? No cards or table play, just milling around/mingling (drinking) games? [more inside]
posted by skinnydipp on Dec 30, 2011 - 13 answers

What is the best sparkling wine or champagne under 20 dollars? Also, I need help with a last-minute New Year's celebration. [more inside]
posted by Fairchild on Dec 30, 2011 - 42 answers

Our fancy dress party theme is '2011'. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by angryjellybean on Nov 29, 2011 - 15 answers

I want to rent an event space in NYC. Where do I start? It's basically a wedding reception without the wedding, I'd like it to hold about eighty people, with an open bar and using my own caterers. It should be three hours booked at least. I'd like it in Manhattan but totally open to nearer Brooklyn and Queens. What do I need to know and where should I go in getting a space for late October? [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Aug 18, 2011 - 3 answers

Good friend of mine has a birthday coming up on New Year's Eve. I really want to send him off into the new year in a nice way. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by mando on Dec 20, 2010 - 5 answers

I'm going to a New Year's party. The theme is the 00 decade, and I can dress as any event/ figure from this decade. Ideas for something clever/ fun/ cute? I'm a short blonde girl, if it helps. Thanks!
posted by howgenerica on Dec 31, 2009 - 21 answers

What short, creative performances can guests put on at my party to entertain themselves? [more inside]
posted by Kateruba on Dec 1, 2009 - 11 answers

I want to go to someplace cool and exciting with my friends for New Years.. I live in the LA area (Santa Monica) and would like to stay within 15 miles of the city. I'm fairly new to the area--having just moved here this summer--but still know a bit. I'm 22 so I still have the energy.
posted by evanm on Dec 19, 2007 - 9 answers

NYC Location for Hip Young Woman's Celebration Needed! Help me find the perfect place! [more inside]
posted by citystalk on Nov 18, 2007 - 5 answers

Looking for some mid-ized group activities/themes for new year's eve. You'll find [more inside]
posted by jtajta on Dec 4, 2006 - 4 answers

Where and how do we throw the mother of all New Year's Eve bashes ... in Baton Rouge ... on New Year's Eve? [more inside]
posted by kuperman on Oct 31, 2005 - 9 answers