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It's been a slow week for most people. Those pesky holidays and something about the weather. But there ain't no party like a Chopsticks party, cause a Chopsticks party don't stop. (Until 2am) I don't think a chasm to hell opening up in the parking lot would stop that place from running. Hardened karaoke singers trudged through the snow and sleet and slush and mush and washed themselves in rivers of silver-tongued vanity.

Perhaps it was because their love for the gift of song was greater and more important than dry feet. Perhaps it was because other, fair weather karaoke joints were closed. Nevertheless, they came.

I've been working more than usual this week, to cover for people who've traveled to other parts of the country to visit this thing they call “family”. Sunday, Tuesday, and my normal Thursday shift.

Sunday, with the Snowgasm on, I expected to serve a docile, moon-eyed crowd, cowed into submission by mother nature, having braved the weather, with barely any energy left to sing. Surprise! Sunday was the Chopsticks holiday party, and before 7:00, the most hardcore crowd of regulars you'll see all year, along with nearly all my co-workers, had already packed the place. I even started early.

Even David Chow, the owner and the face on the fliers and Read the rest of this entry »

This is probably the most unusual New Years party you'll see here (really…has to be). Dark Lady is having an event, and well, the event details kind of speak for themselves…Buffet…ha…“you can't bang on an empty stomach”.

From Dark Lady:

Darklady's Empire of Pleasure New Year's Eve
Produced by Darklady Productions, Inc.

The snows are melting and Darklady's Empire of Pleasure has physical, emotional and spiritual warmth to spare. Pay homage to empires past, present and future while lovingly indulging your senses in celebration of life and the coming New Year.

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Bossanova is having a rather nice New Years event. If you don't remember (or know of ) Bossanova, it is a very large venue with a great stage.

More 2008/2009 Portland New Years event info here

From Phil:
You are cordially invited to attend a most decadent and opulent New Years Eve festivity. House of Daos presents The Roaring 20s New Years party.

Join us and be swept back to a bygone time where elegance and sophistication goes hand in hand with sinful indulgence and disregard for “current lawful statutes”. Prohibition is the law of the land and we offer a most delightful escape from dreary tea totaling ideals.

Come to the speakeasy underground and revel in the decadent delights of delicious cabaret performances. Enthrall yourself with our vaudeville drama and soothe your intimate desires with the auditory seduction of our torchlight singers. Theme and elegance are the inspiration of this most festive of occasions.

Most certainly those that uphold this theme will be rewarded. Don your top hat or fringe for an over the top evening of delights, decadence and so VERY prohibited alcoholic consumption. Read the rest of this entry »

Atom 13 is back at Beulahland this year again. The message below is from last year, but it basically is the same again as far as what I was told by A-One-Trey the other night. I also stopped by Beulahland last NYE and took some pics. Good times were had and…NO COVER.

More New Years Eve Portland party info here

spend your m$ney on drinks & drugs, not cover.

or better yet. buy somthing that will last past that hangover tomorrow.
what i'm saying is spend new years at BUELAHLAND.
dress to show the new year how ya feel, REAL GOOD.
and remember to vote BLAZERS for PRESIDENT in ‘O8.

118 ne 28th from 9 well into the new year.
all vinyl all night.

Atom 13
Beulahland
118 NE 28th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 235-2794

Concept Entertainment sent these flyers over to the Pipeline. Click past the jump to see all the events including Thirsty Lion, Duke's, Gypsy, Dixie, The Zone and Grand Central Bowl. Some are ALL-AGES.

More Portland New Years Eve events here

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As was previously mentioned, Ground Knontrol and Backspace are throwing a New Years Party again. Here are the official details from Art:

More 2008/2009 Portland New Years event info here

“OLD TOWN GET DOWN” 2008!

Willamette Week and Rockstar Energy Drink have teamed up with Backspace and Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade to bring you the best New Year's Eve party deal in town!

Backspace is hosting a huge show with indie-pop/electro experience Starfucker, the jangly post-punk of Blue Horns & transatlantic garage rock/pop band The Hugs! (all ages, doors at 8pm)

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will have all arcade games and pinball machines on free play, all nite long. DJ Tigerstripes and DJ I (heart) U will spin electro, disco and more! (21+ only, doors at 6pm)

These events will regularly be $10 at the door, but if you buy a $15″Old Town Get Down” wristband, you'll gain access to BOTH parties!

Wristbands should be available at both Backspace and Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade by Tuesday, December 30th. Get one early or get one at the door!

For more information, visit http://myspace.com/oldtowngetdownpdx