STAR-BULLETIN / 2001 A 20-minute fireworks extravaganza begins midnight at Aloha Tower Marketplace.

New Year’s Eve
happenings

The Beach Boys' enduring harmonies
SOS Las Vegas celebrates at the Outrigger
Heads up on holiday hoopla

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By Tim Ryan
tryan@starbulletin.com

FIREWORKS

Aloha Tower Marketplace: Hawaii Explosives and Pyrotechnics presents a 20-minute fireworks show at midnight. Call 566-2337 for more information.

Fireworks cruise: Enjoy classic rock aboard Alii Kai Catamaran Cruises, with performances by "Bruddah Time" and "Baby New Year," 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sponsored by The Big Kahuna 105.9. Cost is $10.59 per person. Call Roberts Hawaii at 539-9400 for reservations.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Golden Oldies Rockin' New Year's Eve: Countdown to 2003 begins at 8:30 p.m. at the Japanese Cultural Center's Manoa Grand Ballroom. Tom Moffatt hosts the event, which featuring music from the '50s and '60s with performances by Rubber Soul, The Tradewinds, The Golden Oldies Singers and The Party Dolls. All-you-can-eat buffet dinner package is $65. The $35 party package includes all-you-can-eat snacks. Both include one cocktail and a champagne toast at midnight. Call 922-1886.

"A High Voltage New Year's Eve": Performances by "Creation -- A Polynesian Journey" and the Honolulu Dance Company and a dinner buffet that includes filet mignon and lobster at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel. Seating at 9 and 10:30 p.m. $150, includes dinner, a fresh flower lei greeting, two drinks, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Call 931-4660.

SHERATON PHOTO Jan Brenner, celebrates her 10th year as a headliner at the Sheraton Moana's New Year's Eve Celebration.

Jan Brenner and the All Stars: Five hours of music with special guest Ginai, starts at 7:15 p.m. in the Sheraton Moana Surfrider Banyan Court. An all-you-can-eat buffet includes peel-and-eat shrimp, dim sum, volcano spiced chicken brochette, Thai spring rolls and more. $45 in advance; $50 at the door. Admission without the "Appetizer Extravaganza" is $25. Call 922-3111.

"Lei Na Hoku": Award-winning artists perform including: Kuuipo Kumukahi, Tony Conjugacion, The Bobby King Band, Danny Couch and more. Executive Sous Chef Alfred Cabacugan's special menu includes mock turtle soup, seafood potpourri martini, beef tournedos and more. $225 for adults; $125 for children, which includes a glass of wine, split of champagne and party favors. At the Royal Hawaiian Hotel Monarch Room. Call 923-7311.

Magic extravaganza: Show starts at 6 p.m. Sponsored by Monty's Magic Theater. Sgt. Smith Theatre at Schofield Barracks. Call 624-2585 for tickets.

"Mardi Gras Fever 2002": Nonstop music featuring Big Daddy, Starsational Singers and Dancers, Ilona Irvine, Alison Maldanado, Amber Ricci and The Willie Barton Band, 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. $90 adults; $60 ages 13 to 15; $40 children ages 5 to 12. Price includes a buffet dinner, party favors, cover charge and gratuity. Call 922-5811.

Murder Mystery: Interactive murder mystery at Dave & Buster's at 7 p.m. The cost is $130 per couple and includes a four-course meal, complimentary Power Card and a champagne toast. Call 589-2215 for reservations.

Randy Smith as Sinatra: Featuring the music of Ol' Blue Eyes, 7:45 p.m. at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel's Esprit Nightclub; $30. For $10 more, attend a post-show poolside party featuring Latin music by Son Caribe, from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Party admission only is $25. Call 922-4422.

Under the stars: Camp Timberline is offering both cabin and tent camping packages, which include a fireworks watching vantage point. Check in, 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 31. Check out, 11 a.m. Jan. 1. Cabin camping is $28. Tent camping is $15. Both include an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Deduct $5 from the cost if breakfast is not desired. No pets or fireworks are allowed. Call 672-5441 for reservations.

DINNER PARTIES

Ala Moana Hotel: Prime rib dinner buffet, entertainment by Kit Sampson's Sound Advice in the Hibiscus Ballroom. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. $55 adults; $35 children 12 and under. A cocktail package that includes two standard cocktails and party favors costs $35. Call 955-4811.

Big Island Steak House: Fireworks dinner package includes a four-course meal and a bottle of champagne. $75 per person. Regular dinner reservations available before 10 p.m. Call 537-4446.

Chai's Island Bistro: Features a six-course meal including baked quail, baked clams and lobster tail for $80. For an additional $45, course-to-course wine pairings are included. Call 585-0011.

Gordon Biersch Brewery: "Big Blast" and "Big Bang" firework celebration packages include a VIP menu, tropical champagne bar and handcrafted beers by Michael Key. Packages start at $99. Call 537-3291.

The Hanohano Room: Music by pianist Brain Robertshaw accompanies dinner. Four-course gold seating at 5:30 and 6 p.m.; $95 per person. Platinum seating at 8:30 and 9 p.m. includes a five-course dinner and a bottle of champagne per couple, $185. Call 922-4422.

Hong Kong Harbour View Seafood Restaurant: Menu includes assorted seafood with tofu soup, mayonnaise prawns with honey walnuts, orange peel beef, braised black mushrooms on choy sum, steamed rice and dessert; $25 per person (based on two people). Items may be added for larger groups. Call 566-9989.

House Without a Key: Informal buffet includes spicy Peking duck salad, rib roast au jus, seafood pasta station and more. Served 5 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $36 adults and $23 for children ages 5 to 12. Call 923-2311.

Indigo: Four-course meal includes choice of appetizer, salad and dessert, centering on an entrée choice of roast duck breast, seared diver scallops, beef filet wrapped in pancetta with Szechuan peppercorn sauce or seared moi. Cost is $50. Call 521-2900.

La Mer: Yves Garnier created a special holiday menu featuring Maine lobster, roasted filet of lamb, creamy risotto with ossetra caviar and sea scallops au jus. Dinner service starts at 9 p.m.; $350 per person. Call 923-2311.

Orchids: Honolulu Symphony performs during a dinner that features sautéed foie gras, poached Kona cold lobster, crispy Kauai white shrimp and more. Seating at 8:30 and 9 p.m. $250 per person. Call 923-2311.

Padovani's Restaurant and Wine Bar: Three-course room-service dinner includes two splits of champagne and a room for the night at the Doubletree Alana Hotel, at $299 per couple plus tax and tip. A four-course dinner in the restaurant is $125 (wine, tax and tip not included). Call 946-3456 for more information.

Plantation Cafe: Buffet features stuffed leg of lamb, prime rib and more. Served from 5 to 10 p.m. The cost is $28.50 adults and $13.50 for children 12 and under. Call 955-4811.

3660 on the Rise: Prix fixe menu includes Maine lobster and caramelized Leek Ravioli, pan-roasted sea bass, and more. Served 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $70 per person. Call 737-1177.

Waikiki Beach Marriott: Four-course meal featuring braised shortribs, roasted pumpkin and poleta, Hawaiian spiny lobster and more. the courses are accompanied by wines and champagne. $85 per person; $65, dinner only. Call 922-6611, ext. 5171 for reservations.

MUSIC AND CONCERTS

"The Best Little Ho-House in Paradise": "Ho-House" Tribute Show and Paper Doll Revue, 8 p.m. Fusion Waikiki. Massive balloon drop at midnight. Costs $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Call 942-2422.

Electric Piranha Room: At the Ocean Club. Doors open at 8 p.m. Dress code required: glitz and glam, tiaras optional. Cover $5; $10 after 9 p.m. Call 531-8444.

Kapono's: Entertainment by Henry Kapono, Inoa Ole and Jook Joint, 6 to 10 p.m. Call 536-2161.

Penthouse @ 285: Mass Appeal Productions presents a "Live Another Day" theme party with entertainment by Touch of Gold and Ten Feet, catering by Gordon Biersch, two complimentary cocktails and a midnight champagne toast on the second floor of Aloha Tower Marketplace (Diamond Head side). Costs $40 in advance. Call 566-0644.

"Ho'omaku Hou": Local entertainers perform at Sheraton Waikiki. The lineup includes Kapena, Tamali'i O Patitifa Dance Company, Brother Noland, Makaha Sons, Robi Kahakalau and Kanilau with a special appearance by The Soldiers of the Royal Guard and a Chinese Lion Dance. Costs $225 adults; and $135 for children ages 5 to 12, includes a dinner buffet with carved New York strip, Thai basil-crusted salmon, crab legs, and more. Cabaret show only costs $85 adults; $55 for children. Call 922-4422.

The Surf Room: Augie Rey and The Little Big band perform at the Royal Hawaiian from 9 p.m. to midnight. Cover charge $15. Call 923-7311.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

Hilton Waikoloa Village: Buffet dinner, dancing, music by the World Class Rockers and more, 8 p.m. Gold seating is $250; silver seating is $175. Call 808-886-1234.

Kaanapali Beach Hotel: Celebrate the New Year with Melveen Leed, 7:45 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dinner buffet includes seared fresh fish, rotisserie roasted pig, kiawe-smoked prime rib and more. Gold circle seating is $175; general seating $150; teens ages 12 to 20 will pay $120; and it's $99 for children under 12. Call 808-667-0128.

Kauai Marriott: Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will start the evening at 7 p.m. in the Kauai Court followed by 8 p.m. dinner in the Kauai Ballroom. Dance to the music of Bruce Harris on piano 'til midnight when a balloon drop accompanies champagne toasts and party favors. The cost is $145 per adult and $75 for children 6 to 12, including tax and tip. Call 808-246-5166 to reserve.

CAN'T STOP PARTYING

New Year's Festival: The Japanese Cultural Center's festival features Old World traditions still practiced by the descendants of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. A traditional New Year's blessing will be conducted by Daijingu Shrine, followed by mochi pounding, food tasting and more, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 12. Free. Call 945-7633.

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STAR-BULLETIN / 2001 The Society of Seven-Las Vegas stages a show on New Year's Eve at the Outrigger Waikiki Main Showroom.

SOS Las Vegas offers 2
New Year’s Eve shows
at Outrigger

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The Society of Seven Las Vegas will help celebrants ring in the new year at the Outrigger Main Showroom.

Two packages are offered for revelers. Early starters can start with a buffet dinner beginning at 7:45 p.m., with carved prime rib, seafood Newburg, mahimahi tempura, an extensive salad bar, assorted desserts and more, before enjoying the performance and accompanying split of champagne, party favors and dancing. The complete package is priced at $125 per person.

If you need time to put on your party wear, seating for the cocktail show starts at 9 p.m. and includes two performances by SOS, a split of champagne, party favors and dancing. The cost is $95 per person.

No one under 21 will be admitted.

Call 923-SHOW (7469) or 922-6408 for reservations.

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