For more information:

Kristen Wicker, 937-224-1518 ext. 228

Celebrate the New Year Downtown

Ring in 2011 with dinner, dancing, comedy, mystery theater, live music and more

Dayton, December 2010- If you’re still looking for things to do on New Year’s Eve, downtown Dayton
offers a variety of restaurants, clubs, theaters, and hotels that have plenty of options for everyone.
See below for a list of events at various downtown venues, in alphabetical order:

The 88 Club, 219 N. Patterson Blvd.

10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Live entertainment, hors d’ouervres, a toast, and drink specials. 21 and older with proper ID.
Call 937-266-2622 for cost.

Club Masque, 34 N. Jefferson St.

7 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Dancing, drink specials all night and more. Call 937-228-2582 for cost.

Crowne Plaza Hotel, 33 E. Fifth St.

New Year’s Eve package includes hotel accommodations, dinner for two, two drink tickets, live
entertainment, and morning brunch. $250 plus tax. Call 937-224-0800 to make reservations.
 
Doubletree Hotel, 11 S. Ludlow St.
Special room rates start at $129 New Year’s Eve. Call 937-461-4700.

Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave.

9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Come enjoy a Celtic New Year’s event with live music by Mothergrove. $10 includes
complimentary party favors and champagne toast. Call 937-224-7822.

Jay’s Seafood, 225 E. Sixth St.

9 p.m.
Come enjoy great food and join Dayton’s own band, Puzzle of Light, for live music
entertainment. Free admission; reservations are recommended. Call 222-2892.

MJ’s Café, 119 E. Third St.

5-8 p.m. happy hour & 10 p.m. show
The hostesses will be Jazzymynn Alexander, Rusheena Falon, and Rhoda Horse. There will
be a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight, complimentary party favors, and many
cash prizes will be given out. $5 cover. Call 937-223-3259.

Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth. St.

9:30 p.m.
Live music by the Doug Hart Band plus party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.  $3
cover. Call 937-223-9205.
 RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave.
8 p.m.-midnight
Skate into the new year with MetroParks. Enjoy this alcohol-free family celebration with
musical entertainment, a photographer, and party favors-all while skating. Food-vendor on site.
Free admission to park; $5 fee to ice rink includes skate rental. Call 278-2607.

Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second and Main Streets

8 p.m.
The Dayton Philharmonic New Year’s tradition continues in style with its concert: Viva Italia!
Ring in the new year in the company of 2,000 friends and with the romantic sounds of Dayton’s
own world-class orchestra. For this concert, the maestro shows some Italian style verve,
bringing guests a range of light classics and operatic bubbles. Tickets range from $14-$69.
Call 937-228-3630.

Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. 5th St.

7 p.m.
Join Mayhem & Mystery for a special New Year’s Eve presentation of its holiday production,
“Hollywood Holiday.” $23.95 includes dinner and performance. Call 937-461-3913

Trolley Stop, 530 E. 5th St.

9:30 p.m.
Live Music by Skilless Villians. $10 covers food and champagne toast at midnight. Call 937-
461-1101.

Wiley’s Comedy Club, 101 Pine St.

7:30 p.m. show & 9:30 p.m. party
Ring in the new year with Wiley's and Stewart Huff, joined by Pat Sullivan and host Rob
Haney. Hailing from Atlanta, Stewart Huff has been featured on HBO, The Bob and Tom Show
and was a finalist in the prestigious Boston Comedy Festival. The party includes snacks and
munchies before the show, party favors, champagne toast at midnight and an after-midnight
buffet featuring sandwiches from Subway and Milano’s, wings from BW3 and Fricker’s,
Domino’s pepperoni pizza and more. $15 for show and $37 for party. Call 937-224-JOKE.    
 
The Wine Gallery and Café, 424 E. Third St.
5:30 p.m.-close
Champagne and sparkling wine tastings with complimentary food to ring in the New Year!
Free admission. Call 937-224-9463.
 
 
 
The Downtown Dayton Partnership’s Web site, www.downtowndayton.org, has a complete list of
downtown’s events and arts, entertainment and cultural amenities, as well as a dining guide, parking
map and much more.    
 
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