Reasons to get out and celebrate on New Year’s Eve
JOYCE RUDOLPH
Yes. That recliner looks comfy, beckoning to you as well as that new
DVD you got for Christmas. But hey, 2003 was a rough year, and you
deserve a night of celebration. Here are several reasons why you
shouldn’t stay home this New Year’s Eve.
* Genio’s Restaurant will greet 2004 with entertainment by the
three-piece combo Jimmy Jammers, playing from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. in
the bar. There is no cover.
Dinner will be served until 10:30 p.m. and the holiday menu
features steaks, fresh scallops, lobster, shrimp, pork tenderloins
and pasta.
The restaurant is at 1420 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. For
reservations, call 848-6937.
* Smoke House Restaurant is featuring Marvin Robinson singing
rhythm-and-blues favorites from Marvin Gaye to Earth, Wind and Fire
from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the bar. There is a $20 cover charge
including a champagne toast at midnight.
The restaurant is at 4420 W. Lakeside Drive, Burbank. For
reservations, call 845-3731.
* Burbank Holiday Inn’s Casting Call Lounge is having an evening
of karaoke from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There is no cover charge.
The Carousel Restaurant is offering a special menu from 11 a.m.
to 10 p.m. ranging from $14.95 to $17.95. A special menu is also
available on New Year’s Day from noon to 10 p.m. ranging from $13.95
to $17.95.
The Holiday Inn is at 150 E. Angeleno Ave., Burbank. For more
information, call 841-4770.
* Jax Bar and Grill is another great place to celebrate the last
hours of 2003. The owners have spiced up the offerings by not
charging a cover or drink minimum, even on New Year’s Eve.
Under the spotlight at 9 p.m. will be Dead Ringer, featuring
husband and wife Kathleen Frasca and Ron Rennells of Burbank. They
breathe new life to the swingin’ big-band classics of 1930s and ‘40s
and revisit favorites from 1960s lounge music.
Jax Bar and Grill is at 339 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. For more
information, call 500-1604. Dinner is served until 1:30 a.m.
* Sardo’s will coax guests out of their seats to either sing
karaoke or dance to music by a karaoke jockey from 9 p.m. to 1:45
a.m. There is no cover charge. Free turkey and ham snacks will be
provided beginning at 10 p.m. For romantics, a special set of slow
music will be played from midnight to 12:30 a.m. There will be a free
champagne toast at midnight along with party hats and horns.
Sardo’s is at 259 N. Pass Ave., Burbank. For information, call
846-8126.
* Dimples begins its Karaoke Showcase at 6 p.m. Guests can choose
songs from the nightclub’s extensive library. They take home either a
cassette, CD or DVD copy of their performance. First-time performers
also receive a souvenir photograph of their performance.
The cover charge is $10, which includes a split of champagne at
midnight. Dinner is served until 1 a.m. and the menu is New York
steak, manicotti or chicken milanesa with choice of soup or salad and
dessert. All dinners are under $25.
Dimples is at 3413 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. For reservations, call
842-2336.
* Burbank Bar and Grill has two musical options for celebrating
the new year. The band Breaking Below will play high-energy disco for
dancing inside the restaurant. Acoustic guitar duo Frank and Todd
will perform on the patio. A VIP dinner package is $70 per person.
Cover charge is $10 for those who come between 8 and 10 p.m. and $20
after 10 p.m. There will be free champagne for the midnight toast.
The restaurant is at 112 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank. For
reservations, call 848-9611.
* Glendale Centre Theatre still has seats available for its New
Year’s Eve production of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple.” The first
show is at 6:30 p.m. and the cost is $32.50. The second show begins
at 9:30 p.m. and the cost is $37.50. Prices include a trip through
the dessert bar and a souvenir mug.
The theater is at 324 N. Orange St., Glendale. For reservations,
call 244-8481.
* JOYCE RUDOLPH’s column appears Wednesdays. For events happening
this weekend, read her 48 Hours column Saturdays. Reach her at
637-3241.