Where To Celebrate New Year's 2012
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We've called around, did some Internet snooping and got the information on many of the county's New Year's parties. But we have to remind you to be safe. If you are going to be drinking, make sure you are not driving and if your designated driver starts feeling a little groggy, send him or her to any Cumberland Farms to pick up a free coffee from 5 p.m. until 5 a.m. that night.
If you're in the Pittsfield area, Classic TBR on 89.7 WTBR-FM rings in the New Year with a special rocking New Year's Eve Block Party beginning Saturday night at 9 until 1 a.m. They'll spin the top 25 of 2011 until 11, then rock on until 1 in the morning with a countdown at 11:59 p.m.
With that, here is a list of this year's events that we know about. We'll keep this list updated as we hear of more. We suggest you call ahead to confirm any of these listings for heading out.
The Williams Inn
1090 Main Street, Williamstown.
Howie Levitz will be playing piano starting at 8 p.m. and into the new year. The dining room will have an a la carte menu until 9:30 p.m. and the tavern menu will be open until 10 p.m. On New Years Day there will be a buffet-style brunch from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. for $25 per person. Reservations are appreciated by calling 413-458-9371.
Freight Yard Pub
1 Furnace Street, North Adams.
Midnight Masquerade with a three course menu featuring surf and turf, prime rib, scallops, shrimp, Alfredo chicken, salad and dessert for $21 before 5:30 p.m. and $26 after 5:30 p.m.. A dance party with a DJ will follow after 10 p.m. To make reservations call 413-663-6547.
Gala Restaurant & Bar
Orchards Hotel, Williamstown
There will be a three-course dinner for $45 per person. The menu includes grilled filet mignon, spice rubbed prime rib, organic Scottish salmon and duck. Reservations are strongly recommended by calling 413-458-9590.
Cranwell Resort Wyndhurst and Music Room
55 Lee Road, Lenox.
Pianist Dave Winchester will perform from 8:30 p.m. until midnight. The restaurant will feature its special holiday a la carte menu, which began on Dec. 22 and will end on Jan. 4, and on New Years Day there will be an expanded breakfast buffet. For reservations call 413-637-1364 ext. 0.
Hops & Vines
16 Water Street, Williamstown.
There will be a five-course tasting menu until 10 p.m. when the restaurant will then host a Vinyl Cultere Dance Party with DJ Karl Mullen until 2 a.m. There will be a Champagne toast at midnight. Space for the dinner is limited so reservations must be made by e-mailing david@hopsandvinesma.com or calling 413-884-1372.
EconoLodge
130 Pittsfield Road, Lenox.
The EconoLodge will be having an alcohol free and family friendly Native American New Years celebration with Joseph FireCrow and Friends. Tickets are only $5 and children under the age of 10 will be free. Doors open at 6 p.m. and will feature the Robbins-Zust Marionettes' puppet show, a children's pow wow, a magic show with Sandy Rhoades, a social pow wow, Grammy Award Winner Joseph FireCrow playing flute and storytelling and performances from singers Kri, Rodney Mashia and Jordon Loder. For more information call 413-443-2481 or 413-637-4244.
The Water Street Grill
123 Water St., Williamstown.
There will be live acoustic music starting at 9 p.m. and ending at 1 a.m., giveaways and a Champagne toast at midnight.
Holiday Inn's Richmond Grille
40 Main Street, North Adams.
The Richmond Grille will have a special holiday menu on New Year's Eve that features filet mignon, butternut squash bisque, lobster and more. The plates are individually priced but there will be a pre fixe option.
VFW Post 448
36 Linden St., Pittsfield; 413-447-9271
New Years Eve Party and Karaoke with DJ Linda. There is no cover charge and food will be available for $3 per plate. The party starts at 9 p.m.
CJ's Sports Pub
12 Pleasant St., Adams; 413-743-7831
The pub will be having a prime rib or baked stuffed shrimp dinner and at midnight will have a champagne toast.
Purple Pub
65 Spring St., Williamstown.
There will be prix fixe dinner specials leading up to a 2012 bash featuring DJ BFG. The pub is already selling raffle tickets and will continue throughout New Year's Eve for a Jager Keg-erator.
PNA
13 Victory St., Adams.
Starting at 9 p.m. Spina Entertainment will be providing entertainment until 1 a.m. There is no cover charge.
Public Eat and Drink
34 Holden St., North Adams.
Starting a 8 p.m. there will be a heavy appetizer buffet, giveaways and a Champagne toast at midnight. All of this with music from DJ Allen Wrench. The cost is $20 after 8 p.m. For more information call 413-664-4444.
Casey's Billiards
501 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield; 413-997-2255
There will be a masquerade party featuring live music from Adverse Effect starting at 9 p.m. It is $5 to see the band, there will be free pool all night and a Champagne toast at midnight.
GEAA
301 Crane Ave., Pittsfield.
The band Static will be playing at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10.
Sullivan Station
109 Railroad St., Lee
The band Whiskey City will be playing at 10 p.m. and there will be a midnight buffet. Before 9 p.m. dinner will cost $35 but just to see the band will cost $10.
Chameleons Nightclub
1350 East St., Pittsfield.
The club will have performances from DJ Poison, Bigg Wiezet and DJ Hermes as well as Johnny Mystic the magician. There will also be a midnight buffet. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Berkshire Shenanigans
297 North St., Pittsfield
"Black & White" New Year's Ball upstairs at Spice Dragon from 8 to 1:30 a.m. This event is for ages 21 and older and includes music by DJ Hush, gourmet appetizers and a champagne toast at midnight. There will be a cash-only bar. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door or in advance at Spice Dragon.
