Most people who think of Thanksgiving will undoubtably think of turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, cranberry sauce, and perhaps some type of football. Those who think of Christmas will think of decorating trees, hams, opening gifts, and perhaps stealing a kiss under the mistletoe. However, if you are living in New York City, you might have some surprising thoughts regarding these two holidays.
This year, both Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve are going to play hosts to a wide range of parties at various clubs. Thanksgiving made sense to me, because most people typically have off the next day (or entire weekend), and since dinners do not start until late, it seems the perfect time to go out and party.
The whole Christmas Eve party idea is a bit newer to me, and makes a little sense. I mean, sure, Christmas Eve is occurring on a Saturday this year, and most people are not really doing much the next day, but really I find it hard to believe that everyone wants to go out and party to celebrate Christmas Eve. I mean, the birth of Jesus might be a good reason to celebrate with a little wine, but bottle service and cover charges on this holiday are just a bit weird to me.
Then again, in today's economy I suppose that any excuse to throw a party is a good one, and I hope that the venues that are attempting to throw parties for Christmas Eve experience some great success. After all, you would hate to receive a lump of coal in the cash register on Christmas Day if the night does not go as well as you hope.
Party on NYC!
Friday, November 25, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Violence at Nightclubs
You know, I really just don't get violence at nightclubs. Everyone is supposed to be there to have fun, drink, and dance the night away. It doesn't seem right that people should have to worry about violence breaking out beyond a fight here and there, but unfortunately yet another episode of gun violence happened this week.
In Chelsea, at the Juliet Supper Club, three people were shot (one fatally) early in the am on Tuesday morning. This tragedy is certainly not the first New York City nightclub violence, but once again it seems that most people are missing the story - gunplay at a nightclub. Instead, most of the stories seem to be focused on the fact that several NFL athletes were on the premises help Victor Cruz (New York Giants wide receiver) celebrate his birthday.
This irritates me because it doesn't focus on the fact that people were injured and one even died. Instead, it just hypes of the fact that some sports players were on the premises. Where is the focus on the violence or the outrage about guns being in a place where people are supposed to have fun?
It also reminds me of the time when a former Giants player shot himself in the leg - all of the hype was on him, how it would effect his team, and how injured he might be, ignoring the fact that he had a gun in a club that could have endangered innocent bystanders.
Come on New York City - let's leave the guns at home and focus on having fun. Bottle service can be expensive enough without a trip to the nightclub costing someone their lives. Bottles not bullets!
In Chelsea, at the Juliet Supper Club, three people were shot (one fatally) early in the am on Tuesday morning. This tragedy is certainly not the first New York City nightclub violence, but once again it seems that most people are missing the story - gunplay at a nightclub. Instead, most of the stories seem to be focused on the fact that several NFL athletes were on the premises help Victor Cruz (New York Giants wide receiver) celebrate his birthday.
This irritates me because it doesn't focus on the fact that people were injured and one even died. Instead, it just hypes of the fact that some sports players were on the premises. Where is the focus on the violence or the outrage about guns being in a place where people are supposed to have fun?
It also reminds me of the time when a former Giants player shot himself in the leg - all of the hype was on him, how it would effect his team, and how injured he might be, ignoring the fact that he had a gun in a club that could have endangered innocent bystanders.
Come on New York City - let's leave the guns at home and focus on having fun. Bottle service can be expensive enough without a trip to the nightclub costing someone their lives. Bottles not bullets!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Thanksgiving Soon Means New Year's Eve is Getting Closer!
I realized today that Thanksgiving is almost here, and in less than two weeks, I will be enjoying some delicious turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, corn, and a variety of other delicious treats, plus of course some great football games as I struggle to stay awake after I finish my meal.
Not too far in the future after my mega-calorie day, the new year will be upon me. Once again, it will be time to dive into the mad whirlpool of trying to figure out which venue to celebrate my NYC New Year's Eve at.
There are so many options, and even though it is nice to have an easy to use resource to view all of the parties and such at, the list is a bit overwhelming. Also, tickets to the NYC New Year's parties are surprising expensive, especially for someone who is not used to New York City prices. Besides that, if you really want VIP access and service, you should expect to pay even more.
Someone asked me the other day if the cost of partying for New Year's in NYC is worth it, and I have to say that it is. If for no other reason, there is something about being in the city that you grow up watching on television as the center of the celebration in the United States. Atlanta may have the peach drop, but as for me, the apple dropping at Times Square is where the heart of New Year's will always be. Celebrating in New York City just cannot be beaten!
Not too far in the future after my mega-calorie day, the new year will be upon me. Once again, it will be time to dive into the mad whirlpool of trying to figure out which venue to celebrate my NYC New Year's Eve at.
There are so many options, and even though it is nice to have an easy to use resource to view all of the parties and such at, the list is a bit overwhelming. Also, tickets to the NYC New Year's parties are surprising expensive, especially for someone who is not used to New York City prices. Besides that, if you really want VIP access and service, you should expect to pay even more.
Someone asked me the other day if the cost of partying for New Year's in NYC is worth it, and I have to say that it is. If for no other reason, there is something about being in the city that you grow up watching on television as the center of the celebration in the United States. Atlanta may have the peach drop, but as for me, the apple dropping at Times Square is where the heart of New Year's will always be. Celebrating in New York City just cannot be beaten!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
J'Adore opens!
Think Juliet meets Kiss'n'Fly, as the the brand new J'Adore opens in NYC. The crowd will be hot, and the music even hotter, so make sure you check out the grand opening this weekend! This place is going to be the place to be on Friday, so make sure you aren't the person that gets left out of being part of this special time. There are plenty of bottle packages available, an awesome DJ, and much, much more, so do make sure that you check out J'Adore's grand opening celebration weekend!
Mention the BlaqList at the door!
Mention the BlaqList at the door!
J’ADORE FRIDAYS Flatiron’s Newest Nightclub & Hookah Lounge Grand Opening November 4, 2011 J’adore 37 West 17th Street between 5th & 6th Avenues Main Set by DJ Shortkutz Opening set by DJ Vishal Open Bar from 10:30PM - 11:30PM Girls free before 1am, $10 after Guys $15 before 12am, $20 after BOTTLE PACKAGES Bachelorette Package 1 Grey Goose 1 Bottle of Veuve / Moet 1 Hookah $500.00 Bronze Package 2 Grey Goose 1 Bottle of Veuve / Moet 1 Hookah $750.00 Silver Package 3 Grey Goose 1 Bottle of Veuve / Moet 1 Hookah $1,000.00 Gold Package 4 Grey Goose 2 Bottle of Veuve / Moet 2 Hookah $1250.00 Platinum Package 5 Grey Goose 2 Bottle of Veuve / Moet 2 Hookah $1,500.00 Diamond Package 7 Grey Goose 3 Bottle of Veuve / Moet 3 Hookah $2,000.00 *Grey Goose can be substituted for bottles of equivalent or lesser value. |
Monday, October 31, 2011
New Year's Eve Is Just Around The Corner!
Even though today is Halloween (and a Happy Halloween to all of you naughty trick-or-treating New Yorkers), it isn't too early to begin thinking about New Year's Eve in New York City.
This year, if you are looking for the hottest tickets to the best parties in the city, you have to check out My NYC New Years, your source for VIP access and tickets to all of the best New York New Year's Eve Parties. The reasons that we recommend this site are many, but first and foremost it provides a very long list of all of the best parties in the city, and provides easy access to purchasing tickets to the most exclusive events.
Even though it is the last day of October, it isn't too early to begin thinking about your New Year's Eve plans. The last thing you want to be doing as the apple drops is sitting at home, watching it all on tv, and wishing you were out at one of the best parties in the world.
Do yourself a favor and get your tickets early so that you can ring in the New YEar in style!
This year, if you are looking for the hottest tickets to the best parties in the city, you have to check out My NYC New Years, your source for VIP access and tickets to all of the best New York New Year's Eve Parties. The reasons that we recommend this site are many, but first and foremost it provides a very long list of all of the best parties in the city, and provides easy access to purchasing tickets to the most exclusive events.
Even though it is the last day of October, it isn't too early to begin thinking about your New Year's Eve plans. The last thing you want to be doing as the apple drops is sitting at home, watching it all on tv, and wishing you were out at one of the best parties in the world.
Do yourself a favor and get your tickets early so that you can ring in the New YEar in style!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Snowstorm Slows Down NYC!
A surprise snowstorm hit New York City this weekend, and although it left only a few inches of snow on the ground, the cold temperature and precipitation were enough to keep a lot of New York partygoers home on Saturday night, putting a cramp on lots of Halloween plans.
I mean, let's face it, when most people are out shopping for their Halloween costumes, the last thing they are thinking about is whether it is going to be warm enough in the snow, but this weekend this was an element they had to face.
One New York City party girl complained to us about her friends bailing this out on her as she was supposed to head to Crimson from the LES. Apparently, the weather was enough to keep them in one place once they got there. Another gentleman said that although he and his friends had bought tickets to a great venue, the weather and declared state of emergency in New Jersey kept them all inside on Saturday - a true waste of both money and a weekend, if you ask me.
Winter may be around the corner, but dancing and drinks will clear all of that right up. Don't let a little snow stop you from a great nightlife experience NYC!
I mean, let's face it, when most people are out shopping for their Halloween costumes, the last thing they are thinking about is whether it is going to be warm enough in the snow, but this weekend this was an element they had to face.
One New York City party girl complained to us about her friends bailing this out on her as she was supposed to head to Crimson from the LES. Apparently, the weather was enough to keep them in one place once they got there. Another gentleman said that although he and his friends had bought tickets to a great venue, the weather and declared state of emergency in New Jersey kept them all inside on Saturday - a true waste of both money and a weekend, if you ask me.
Winter may be around the corner, but dancing and drinks will clear all of that right up. Don't let a little snow stop you from a great nightlife experience NYC!
Friday, October 21, 2011
NYC Halloween - Featured Party: Slate
Since Halloween is right around the corner, we will be featuring some NYC Halloween parties. Of course, we will start with our favorites, one of the first places we ever partied in New York City - Slate!
This year, the theme of Slate's New York Halloween Party is "A Tribute to Terror, Masquerade and Festive Fright."
This is going to be one of New York City's sexiest, hottest, and most scintillating Halloween parties, so of course we had to tell you about all about it. This is actually Slate's fourth annual tribute to the night of terror and trickery, and each year the party has only gotten bigger and badder. This huge mega event space (over 16,000 square feet) will be the home of all those seeking mayhem and mischief, as NYC's sexiest crowds come out to dance the night away. Some of this year's party features include a one hour vodka open bar (from 9am to 10pm), an incredible DJ performance by the one and only Spin Diesel, a ton of Halloween Party Favors, Crazy costume contests, giveaways, and much more. If you are looking for somewhere great to go and celebrate Halloween, then you cannot go wrong by donning your costume and heading over to Slate, located on 21st Street and 6th Avenue. This year will also feature a free photographer courtesy of The Blaq List, so you will be able to look back fondly on your memories of trick-or-treating adult-style.
Stay tuned for more of our coverage of upcoming New York City Halloween parties, events, and crazy good times.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Halloween in New York City!
You cannot really talk about Halloween in NYC without mentioning how absolutely insane the city gets! There are so many parties, so many crazy costumes, and so many people that you had better be prepared for a crazy and wild night.
For starters, let's talk about costumes. If you have never celebrated Halloween in New York City, then you may well be in for a real shock. The costumes are absolutely nuts, ranging from the most elaborate designs and complicated displays of Halloween ingenuity to the sheerest, sexiest things that you have ever imagined. It is truly incredible to just walk the streets and people watch, because your eyes will pop out of your head at the crazy people walking around. I recommend getting out early in costume, because it will definitely get you in the mood to party.
There are also some awesome Halloween parades, and if you like doing the people-watching that I mentioned above, then you will definitely enjoy these things. They are so fun, and you will definitely get a kick out of the zany and wild costumes.
Honestly though, the real fun in New York City for the adult crowd are the crazy parties. There are so many of them, and the prices range from $10 all the way up to $10,000, depending on what you want to do and where you want to go. Most of them start with a great open bar around 9pm, and I have yet to see a party in the city that didn't go until 4am. So, if you are planning on participating in the NYC Halloween madness, you had better get plenty of rest the night before. Trick or treat, you are going to have a blast.
For starters, let's talk about costumes. If you have never celebrated Halloween in New York City, then you may well be in for a real shock. The costumes are absolutely nuts, ranging from the most elaborate designs and complicated displays of Halloween ingenuity to the sheerest, sexiest things that you have ever imagined. It is truly incredible to just walk the streets and people watch, because your eyes will pop out of your head at the crazy people walking around. I recommend getting out early in costume, because it will definitely get you in the mood to party.
There are also some awesome Halloween parades, and if you like doing the people-watching that I mentioned above, then you will definitely enjoy these things. They are so fun, and you will definitely get a kick out of the zany and wild costumes.
Honestly though, the real fun in New York City for the adult crowd are the crazy parties. There are so many of them, and the prices range from $10 all the way up to $10,000, depending on what you want to do and where you want to go. Most of them start with a great open bar around 9pm, and I have yet to see a party in the city that didn't go until 4am. So, if you are planning on participating in the NYC Halloween madness, you had better get plenty of rest the night before. Trick or treat, you are going to have a blast.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Crimson on Saturday, October 8, 2011 Pics
These pictures provided courtesy of The Black List and your favorite NYC birthday company.
As you can see, the crowd at Crimson, located on Broadway at 21st Street was out in full force in New York City on Saturday night.
The DJ at Crimson was absolutely phenomenal on Saturday. It was the magnificent DJ Jay Dahbi, of 92.3 FM fame, and he did an incredible job spinning and mixing the music. The crowd loved him.
Upstairs VIP section!
DJ Dahbi's wickedly sweet setup.
Party! Party! Party!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Coming Soon - Our NYC Nightlife Blog
Soon, we will be launching our NYC Nightlife Blog, focusing on everything that happens when the sun goes down in fabulous New York City. We will feature plenty of pictures, a wide variety of guest-blogging, and plenty of information about all of the exciting nightlife options that NYC has to offer, plus we will also fill you in on everything you missed if you happened not to make it out.
We are exciting to bring you this blog, and hope that it becomes a great read and information source for everyone.
We are exciting to bring you this blog, and hope that it becomes a great read and information source for everyone.
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