New Year's nightlife

Friday, Dec. 25, 2009

Bel Alton VFW — The VFW will host a New Year's Eve dance from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. with music by Road House. The event is at 9370 Crain Highway, Bel Alton. Call 301-934-8271.

Big Dogs Paradise — An all-you-can-drink New Year's Eve party will feature DJ Harry. The drink special is $20 for women, $25 for men. Big Dogs is at 28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville. Call 301-884-8059.

Apehangers — The New Year's Eve party will feature Frankie & The Actions. Cover is $10. Apehangers is at 9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton. Call 301-753-1650.

Brewski's Tavern — Broken Stigma will perform during Brewski's New Year's Eve Ball. The bar is at 28275 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown. Call 301-475-5715.

Buffalo Wings & Beer — The New Year's Eve party will feature Too Many Mikes. Cover is $10. The event is at 40845 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown.

Café des Artistes — Randy Richie will perform piano music from 6-8:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve. He will be joined by his wife, Gretchen Richie, for jazz cabaret from 9:30-midnight. The restaurant will offer a special menu. The restaurant is on the square in Leonardtown. Call 301-997-0500.

Chef's American Bistro — A New Year's Eve dinner will be held from 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. There will be a DJ. Fee is $89.95. Chef's is at 22576 Macarthur Blvd., California. Call 301-862-0380. Call 301-475-2711

Club 911 — Signature, a Motown band, will start playing at 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve. Club 911 will be open all night. Fee is $20, $35 for couples. There will be dinner and breakfast buffets. The event is at 28260 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville. Call 301-884-9801.

Cryer's — The New Year's Eve party will feature Wild Good. The bar is at 22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown. Call 301-475-6628.

Crooked I — The New Year's Eve party will feature DJ Tony. Crooked I is at 8323 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach. Call 301-855-2323.

Debbie's — A New Year's Eve party will feature a DJ, food and drink specials. There is no cover, and it will begin at about 8 p.m. The event is at 6970 Hawthorne Road, La Plata. Call 301-934-3530.

Decoy Lounge — The New Year's Eve party will feature music by Kajun Kelly and the Groove Killers. The event is at 7401 Surrats Road, Clinton. Call 301-877-4808.

Donovan's — The New Year's Eve party will feature a DJ. Donovan's will be open all night. Donovan's is at 22767 Three Notch Road, California. Call 301-862-4949.

Drift Away — Sam Grow will perform on New Year's Eve. The bassist in the band, Gene Quade, opened Drift Away this year and named it after the song "Drift Away," one of Grow's favorite covers. The band will start at 9 p.m. Drift Away is at 12364 Neale Sound Drive, Cobb Island. Call 301-259-0333.

Full Rack — The New Year's Eve party will feature music by Alive ‘n' Kickin.' There is a cover. Full Rack, formerly Last Call Sports Bar, is at 2175 Crain Highway, Waldorf. 301-843-5330.

Historical Gallant Green Bar — The New Year's Eve party will feature karaoke. The bar is at 14901 Woodville Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-3360.

Hotel Charles — The New Year's Eve party will feature locals bands: No Green JellyBeenz; Naked. Cover is $10. Hotel Charles is at 15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville. Call 301-274-4612.

Huntt's Tavern — Celebrate New Year's Eve with DJ Ralph. Free limo rides to local residents. Huntt's is at 6520 Bensville Road, Pomfret. Call 301-932-6280.

Lisa's Pub — A New Year's Eve party will include two bands as well as a dinner and breakfast buffet. The pub is at 4310 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head. Call 301-743-3003.

Martini's Lounge — Dance and dine New Year's Even away with DJ Just Jeff. Dinner will be served from 7:30-9:30 p.m.; a continental breakfast will be served from 1-2 a.m. Open bar. Fee is $90, $170 for couples. 10553 Theodore Green Blvd., White Plains. Call 301-934-2220.

Memories — The New Year's Eve party will feature the hard rock band Absinthe. The cover charge will include champagne, food and party favors. Memories is at 2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-932-7200.

Boston's — The New Year's Eve party will feature live music. Boston's is at 10440 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf. 301-396-4988.

Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill — Deanna Dove will perform on New Year's Eve. The event will include a four-course dinner menu with a glass of champagne for $40. The Ruddy Duck is at 13200 Dowell Road, Solomons. Call 410-394-3825.

Scott's II — A New Year's Eve party will feature a DJ and karaoke. Scott's is at 7070 Port Tobacco Road, Welcome. Call 301-934-1604.

Scuttlebutt — A New Year's Eve party will feature dinner specials, party favors, a champagne toast and DJ. Scuttlebutt is at 12320 Neale Sound Road, Cobb Island. Call 240-233-3113.

Toot's — The New Year's Eve party will feature a DJ and party favors. Toot's is at 23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood. Call 301-373-2955.

Waldorf Elks Lodge — The New Year's Eve party will feature the country band Southbound. The music will start at 9 p.m. The lodge is at 2210 Old Washington Road. Call 301-645-2421.

WOW Café — Celebrate New Year's Las Vegas-style with music, a magic show and music by Rare Form. The event runs from 6 p.m.-3 a.m. Tickets are $45, $80 per couple. The event is at 3010 Waldorf MarketPlace, Waldorf. Call 301-632-6755.