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New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Harvard Square!



Ring in 2011 in style in Harvard Square where delectable dining, decadent desserts and late-night dancing will mix n’ mingle with champagne toasts, cozy fireplaces, sumptuous buffets, fabulous accommodations, and hearty breakfast!           

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 Come early, Stay over, Sleep-in! 

 

 Toast the New Year at the Charles Hotel for $319! (Double occupancy)
Overnight accommodations in a deluxe room at The Charles Hotel

Bottle of Sparkling Wine delivered to your room

Breakfast for two at Henrietta’s Table or through in-room dining

Late check-out up until 4:00 p.m.
(Please call The Charles Hotel directly at 617.864.1200 or visit www.charleshotel.com to make your reservation;;

  • Click here to see everything happening at the Charles Hotel on New Year’s Eve

  • The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett Street, 617-864-1200, www.charleshotel.com

     

     Stay at Best Western Hotel Tria for New Year’s Eve and get a special rate: $159/night/room includes Free Parking, Late Check Out till 3PM, complimentary breakfast, AND SECOND NIGHT FREE! Rate valid 12/31-1/1

    Best Western Hotel Tria, 220 Alewife Brook Parkway, 617.588.6503, www.hoteltria.com

     

     

     Dine, Dance and Rock the Night Away!   

     

     Dolphin Seafood is hosting a celebratory cocktail party for the New Year. For $40 per person from 10pm to 2am guests will be provided with a complimentary cocktail of their choice, a champagne toast at midnight and a variety of delectable seafood offerings including oysters, shrimp cocktail and much more!
    RSVP REQUIRED: dolphinseafood@yahoo.com with name and number of guests

    Dolphin Seafood, 1105 Massachusetts Avenue, (617) 661-2937, www.dolphinseafood.com

     

     Grafton Street is celebrating the New Year with a pre-fixe menu and late night New Year’s Eve party with a complimentary champagne toast, dancing and party favors for guests!

    Dine and Dance: $48 per person

    Celebrate and Dance (late night party only): $20 per person.

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  • Grafton Street, 1230 Massachusetts Avenue, 617-497-0400, www.graftonstreetcambridge.com

     

     Henrietta’s Table
    Fresh and Honest
    Enjoy an a la carte menu prepared by Executive Chef Peter Davis.

    (Please visit www.henriettastable.com for more information, or call 617.661.5005 to make your reservation.)
    Henrietta’s Table, 1 Bennett Street, 617-661-5005, www.henriattastable.com


     Ring in 2011 Prohibition-Style at Noir
    Let the experts at Noir take you back in time to the Roaring 20’s at their speakeasy-themed soiree this New Year’s Eve!  
    Enjoy passed hors d'oeuvres from 9:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. as well as a decadent dessert buffet at 11:00 p.m.
    Zoot suits for the gangsters and boas and pearls for the flappers are encouraged,
    as the best dressed man and woman will win a notable prize. 
    Reserve a table for up to 6 people ($200) and receive a complimentary bottle of Champagne.
    (Please call 617.661.8010 or email rsvp@charleshotel.com to reserve a table)

    Noir, 1 Bennett Street, 617-661-8010, www.noir-bar.com

     

     OM Restaurant is featuring special Prix Fixe dinner menus with tiered pricing, wine pairing options, DJ Omar & DJ Hustle Simmons and a late night New Year’s Eve Bash with a champagne toast!

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  • Om Restaurant/Lounge, 92 Winthrop Street, 617-576-2800, omrestaurant.com

     

     Redline Cambridge presents a New Year’s Eve COUNTDOWN with DJ Drewk spinning songs from the 80’s, 90’s, old school, rock and hip hop!

    General Admission to Party: 9:00 p.m. -2:00 a.m. $40

    Three Course Prix Fixe Dinner and Party Admission: $60

    Complimentary champagne toast and party favors will be offered to all guests. Please visit website for more details.

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  • Redline Cambridge, 59 JFK Street, 617-491-9851, www.redlinecambridge.com

     

     Rialto New Year’s Eve!

    Formality is set aside at this “dinner party” style New Year’s Eve. 

    Reservations fill up quickly with regular guests who make Chef Jody Adams’ New Year’s Eve dinner a tradition.  Groove your way into the New Year with live music from The Smoking Jackets and a midnight toast.

    Four- Course 6 p.m. Seating ($95*)

    Six-Course 9 p.m. Seating ($125*)
    *Price does not include tax or gratuity
    (Please visit www.rialto-restaurant.com for more information, or call 617.661.5050 to make your reservation)

    Rialto, 1 Bennett Street, 617-661-5050, www.rialto-restaurant.com

     

     UpStairs on the Square continues its tradition of hosting multiple floors of New Year’s Eve excitement with prix-fixe, al la cart and drink options. Early seating: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $55- three-course menu.

    Monday Club Bar and Zebra Room

    Zebra Room late seating: begins at 8:30 p.m. cost of $135 includes four-course menu, champagne at midnight and dancing.
    Monday Club Bar late seating, 7:30 p.m. - Midnight

     

    Soirée Dining Room

    Early seating: begins at 5:30 p.m. - $85 for a special four-course menu
    Late Seating: begins at 8:00 p.m. - $150 includes a five-course menu, champagne at midnight and dancing as the New Year approaches.

  • Full Menu

  • UpStairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop Street, 617-864-1933, www.upstairsonthesquare.com

     

     

     Skating Dancing AND Theater!

     

     The Charles Hotel ice skating rink will be open during the day on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day from 10:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. (Dec. 26 – Jan. 2nd – 10am – 6pm) for revelers of all ages!
    The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett Street, 617-864-1200, www.charleshotel.com

     

     OBERON
    The Donkey Show
    NEW YEAR’S EVE:

    Ring in the New Year at the celebrated smash hit The Donkey Show with The Donkey Show Disco Ball on New Year’s Eve!

    "The most alive, immersive piece of theater I've ever been dunked in.... Retro and revelatory at once."

    - Boston Phoenix

     

    Don't miss the hottest New Year's Eve party in the Boston area. Food by Chez Henri, Dessert by Gargoyles On The Square, and lots of disco magic. Friday, December 31

    Doors open and the party kicks off at 9:00 p.m.  Show at 10:00 p.m.

    Champagne toast at midnight, Dance 'til 2:00 a.m.

    Special offer: Early bird pricing extended till 12/28!

    Use special code HSBANYE to take advantage of this offer.

    Tickets can be purchased online at www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org, by phone at 617.547.8300, or in person at the A.R.T. Box Office, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

    Offer Subject to Availability.

     

     

    NEW YEAR’S DAY:

    Come celebrate 2011 on The Donkey Show Dance Floor

    The celebrated smash hit The Donkey Show has taken Boston by storm - and now this crazy circus of mirror balls and feathered divas, of roller skaters and hustle queens continues to shower the city with glitter every Saturday night!

    Use special code DS2011 for $25 Dance Floor Tickets both 8:00pm and 10:30pm shows at OBERON (2 Arrow St).

    Tickets can be purchased online at www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org, by phone at 617.547.8300, or in person at the A.R.T. Box Office, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

    Offer Subject to Availability.

     

     American Repertory Theater

    THE BLUE FLOWER

    Come ride the twisted rails of history from Belle Epoque Paris to the WWI battlefields in this new musical about four lovers finding their way through a world in pieces. The Blue Flower weaves lush video art, inventive music, and evocative movement into a visceral theatrical experience now playing at the A.R.T.

    Use special code BF2011 to get $10.00 off full price tickets on Saturday, January 1st (A & B Section Seats) performances at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Loeb Drama Center (64 Brattle St.)

    Tickets can be purchased online at www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org, by phone at 617.547.8300, or in person at the A.R.T. Box Office, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA.

    Offer Subject to Availability.

    OBERON, 2 Arrow Street, 617-547-8300, www.americanrepertorytheater.org

     

     Salsa and Latin New Years Eve in the Club Room at Fire + Ice- 9 pm - 3 am.

    * Live Salsa band with Ten Tumbao

    * Cha cha and jive dance performance

    * Delicious appetizers and desserts all night long

    * Champagne toast at midnight

    * Salsa lesson for beginners

    * Coat check

    * Come eat, drink, dance and socialize all night long!
    Fire + Ice, 50 Church Street, 617-547-9007, www.fire-ice.com

     

     
     

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