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    New Years Eve Portland Maine 2011 Events

The post below is from our 2009 listings….

There’s always lots to do in Portland, and there is no shortage on New Year’s Eve this year, but difficult to choose. From enjoying a wonderful multiple course dinner to all out partying…here is just a sampling of what is in store for opportunities to ring in the New Year in Portland;

Bob Marley Holiday Show – Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle Street – 6:30 and 9pm shows. Tickets are $39 and can be purchased at the box office or by calling 842-0800

First Night Old Orchard Beach – Join OOB as they have various family friendly activities, a bonfire, and fireworks on the beach. For more information, please visit www.oob365.com

Q97.9 1st Annual New Year’s Eve QBash – Binga’s Stadium, 77 Free Street – 9pm – 2am. Join host Rob Steele and hundreds of party goers on two floors with live music, dancing, and various prizes up for grabs. Best part, only $5 gets you in the door. This event will surely sell out.

ICING: SPACE Gallery’s New Year’s Bash – 538 Congress Street, 8pm-1am. SPACE joins forces with Maine Magazine to offer great food, artist performances, and dancing for you. The event is sponsored by many local vendors. For more information, please visit www.space538.org

The Landing – New Year’s Eve Celebration – 353 Pine Point Rd, Scarborough, 8pm-1:30am. Limited tickets at $75 are available for this unbelievable event. Entertainment will feature The Jim Ciampi Band. Reserved seating, Cocktail hour, hors d’ouevres, drink specials, a light dinner, dancing, champagne toast, and a heated cigar tent are in store.

New Year’s Eve – Club Marriott – 200 Sable Oaks Dr, South Portland – 7pm-1am. With a Roaring Twenties Style theme the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks Grand Ballroom will be the place to be as the Bob Charest Band & DJ Brian Zutter provide the entertainment. $79 provides you with hors d’oeuvres, Dinner Buffet, Dancing, Themed Party Favors, and Midnight Champagne Toast. Rooms are still available should you wish to stay. For more information please contact Marriott New Year’s Eve Hotline: 207-347-6874 or email banquets@marriott-sableoaks.com

New Year’s Eve at 51 Wharf – 51 Wharf St, Portland – 7:30 pm-2 am. DJ Verbatum and DJ Tony B will help you ring in the New Year. Champagne specials, Sugarloaf giveaways, and live dancers. For more information, please visit: www.nyeportlandmaine.com

New Year’s Eve at Vignola – 10 Dana Street, Portland. Vignola has a prix fixe menu that looks delightful for only $48 per person that features lobster, roasted duck ravioli, and lamb leg to name a few options to sizzle your taste buds and kick the year off in style. Reservations are requested by calling 772-1330.

New Year’s Eve at Cinque Terre – 36 Wharf Street, Portland. At $65 per person, you will certainly ring in the New Year with fabulous food and fun. A quick glance at the menu shows a smoked scallop, oysters, Maine lobster tail, Roasted Breast of Duck, Braised Lamb, and White Chocolate Cheesecake among the delights to enjoy. Reservations are requested by calling: 347-6154

Of course there are many more events planned for New Year’s Eve. Please have a safe and enjoyable New Year and drink responsibly. Thank You!

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