EMERALD FIRE
Emerald Fire plays original material as well as Buffalo Springfield, Yes, and Sara McLachlan covers. Highliner Pub, 3909 18th Ave W, 283-2233, 9 pm, free.

KARAOKE IN THE NEW YEAR
Be the first person in 2003 to perform the best drunken version of the Crüe's "Doctor Feelgood." Old Pequliar, 1722 NW Market St, 782-8886, 9 pm, free.

NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH SETANTA
Drink like an Irishman as Setanta play their potato-eatin' blend of traditional Irish music. Conor Byrne's, 5140 Ballard Ave NW, 784-3640, 9pm, $10.

THE SKYLOUNGE PRESENTS
A champagne toast and party favors for everyone at ToST. Siamese (drum and bass) and guests will supply the beats, and Jus-10 will supply the visuals. ToST, 513 N 36th St E, 547-0240, $10 advance, $15 at the door, $25 for reserved seating.

GET DRUNK AT ZAK'S
"Get yer drunk on" at Zak's New Year's extravaganza. Zak's, 206 Fifth Ave N, 448-0961, free.

BUCKAROO BLUES
Buckaroo Blues helps the Little Red Hen celebrate the new year. Ticket price includes a full buffet dinner, party favors, and champagne. Little Red Hen, 7115 Woodlawn Ave NE, 522-1168, $25 per single, $45 per couple.

LIQUIFI
Featuring KWS Records artists Digital Rust, DJ Smile, and Subconscious. Liquid Lounge at EMP, 325 Fifth Ave N, 367-5483, 9 pm, free.

A DISCO/HOUSE NEW YEAR'S EVE
DJs Johnny Fiasco, Jon Lemmon, and Wesley Holmes spin the best of house and disco. This party is all ages. EMP Sky Church, 325 Fifth Ave N, 367-5483, 9 pm, $18 for EMP members, $20 for the public.

SINNERS & SAINTS: NEW YEAR'S MASQUERADE
Brittany Andrews (yes, the adult film superstar) hosts a night filled with sexy costume contests, vertical pole performances, and body painting! Northgate Music Theatre, 120 NE Northgate Way, 888-221-7491, $25 limited pre-sale, $35 thereafter, $45 day of show, $150 limited VIP.

DIVAS & APHRODISIACS
Contour's got complimentary party favors and a fresh local seafood and oyster buffet, with champagne, grapes, and chocolate-covered strawberries at midnight. Music by Melani Fernandi, DJ Keri, DJ Speedbump, and DJ Paulina. Contour, 807 First Ave, 447-7704, 8 pm, $38 advance, $50 day of show.

THE HOKUM SHOW's NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH
Hokum Hall's weekly variety show follows the arrival of the new year through four time zones. Hokum Hall, 7904 35th Ave SW, 937-3613, 8 pm, $30.

DJ ADAM CANTRELL
DJ Adam Cantrell, resident DJ at Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas' Baby's Nightclub, visits Club Medusa. Featuring showgirls, magicians, and celebrity impersonators. Club Medusa, 2218 Western Ave, 448-8887, 8 pm, $50 advance, $75 at the door.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT LEGENDS
Blues band Ben Wah & Late Nite Trash ring in 2003 for West Seattle. Legends, 4439 35th Ave SW, 938-3598, 9 pm, free.

ALIBI ROOM'S NEW YEAR'S PARTY
Alibi Room hosts Floss with Zackery Watkins and DJ Chilly. The cover charge includes a free champagne fountain that'll run all night long. Alibi Room, 85 Pike St, 623-3180, 8 pm, free before 9 pm, $15 thereafter.

NEW YEAR'S AT RENDEZVOUS
The Hitgirl! Collective presents a New Year's party with L.A. Kendall, Ginger Vaughn, Julie Herrera, and Aundroid, with guests Colby and Chocha Fresca, the Salsa Queen of the Universe. Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave, 441-5823, 9 pm, free.

NEW YEAR'S AT LOBO SALOON
Paramour, Fuckin' Chachis, and FallBacks screech in the new year with volume knobs on 10. Lobo Saloon, 433 Eastlake Ave, 223-9204, call for info.

NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA
Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca start the evening with live salsa music, then DJs Swing and Hep Jen rotate sets into the new year. A four-course dinner will be served at 7 pm. Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St, 324-7263, 7 pm, $95 for dinner and dancing, $40 for dancing.

ABSOLUT RED, WHITE, & BLUE BALL
Featuring Maceo Parker, the Dudley Manlove Quartet, Salsa Inferno 2 with Cambalache, the Mercury Four, the B-Hives, Doctor Funk, and MC Queen Lucky! Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Pier 66, 2211 Alaskan Way, 633-4828, 8 pm, $65 until Sun Dec 29, $75 thereafter.

NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH SUPER DIAMOND
The Neil Diamond cover band rings in the new year with Ants Invasion (Seattle's own Adam and the Ants tribute). Showbox, 1426 First Ave, 628-3151, 8 pm, $30 advance, $45 day of show.

PARADOX THEATER NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
New Year's rockin' eve. Problem with Heroes headlines, Alternate 85, 14 Days of Terror, and guests open. And of course the party is all ages. Paradox Theater, 5510 University Way NE, 524-7677, 8 pm, $6.

THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
That's right, those Presidents, making a very rare appearance at the Crocodile. Rejoice. Crocodile Cafe, 2200 Second Ave, 9 pm, 441-5611, $20.

DEFY THE TYRANNY OF TIME
The Graceland hosts a special New Year's Eve prom night with Les Savy Fav, Pretty Girls Make Graves, the Vells, and DJ Dann Gallucci. Includes a photo booth, a king and queen contest, a champagne toast, flowers, and so much more. Graceland, 109 Eastlake Ave E, 381-3094, 7 pm, $15 advance.

DAVID RUSSELL AND THE SIDESHOW SYMPHONETTE
David Russell and the Sideshow Symphonette celebrate the new year at the Pink Door. Reservations are recommended. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, 443-3241, 9 pm, free.

ROCK 'N' ROLL NEW YEAR'S EVE
Tonight's rock 'n' roll is supplied by the Small Change, with the College Inn Pub supplying the drink specials, dancing, and champagne toast at midnight. College Inn Pub, 4006 University Way, 634-2307, $3 cover (to be donated to the University Food Bank).

ABOUT THE MUSIC'S NEW YEAR'S BASH
About the Music celebrates with the Mike Keneally Band, Otis P. and the Jive Funk, Yogi, and Half Zaftig. About the Music, 6010 Airport Way S, 762-5518, 8 pm, $30 advance, $35 at the door.

MARK WHITMAN ALL-STARS
The Mark Whitman All-Stars and Sweet Talkin' Jones are tonight's musical guests. The cover includes party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. New Orleans Creole Restaurant, 114 First Ave S, 622-2563, 9 pm, $25.

GRUVBOX
Gruvbox and DJ D team up to celebrate at Larry's. Price includes free hats, horns, and a champagne toast. Larry's Blues Cafe, 209 First Ave S, 624-7665, 8 pm, $25.

A DAS RUT MASQUERADE BALL
Jam music with Das Rut, and free hats, horns, noisemakers, and champagne for everyone! The Scarlet Tree, 6521 Roosevelt Way NE, 523-7153, 7 pm, $20.

HABANA'S NEW YEAR'S EVE
Habana's New Year's party, featuring DJs Lad and Crazy, is hosted by Exile of the Paradyme. Habana's, 210 S Washington, 521-9897, $15, 8 pm, including food.

DRUM & BASS NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Sugarshack and Compound Records present Demo, Nitsuj, Slantooth, and Rinse. Baltic Room, 1207 Pine St, 625-4444, call for info.

DAS ICH!
Das Ich plays at the Catwalk for New Year's. We don't know what Das Ich means, but it certainly sounds like a party. Catwalk, 172 S Washington, 622-1863, 9 pm, $10.

I ™ SHIVA PRESENTS A VERY SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S
DJ Peter Madril, William Gilchrist on tablas, DOHL Players, and special guest DJs take over Chop Suey for a night of Asian dub, Hindi, and Bhangra. Chop Suey, 1325 E Madison St, 324-6628, 9 pm, $20 advance, $25 day of show.

LEFT HAND SMOKE
Left Hand Smoke and openers Sunday Morning Music rock Doc's for New Year's Eve. Doc Maynard's, 610 First Ave, 682-3705, 6 pm, $25.

FOAM PARTY!
The Downunder has six DJs on two floors, light hors d'oeuvres, party hats, party favors, and champagne--all completely coated in foam beginning at midnight. Downunder Nightclub, 2407 First Ave, 728-4053, 10 pm, free.

PLUSH CRUSH
The weekly night at the Deep Down Lounge, Plush Crush, celebrates with DJ Jon Lee and free champagne at midnight. Deep Down Lounge, 126 S Jackson, 682-3242, call for info.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT LINDA'S
DJs Ktel and Hernandez spin a special "Space Futuristic Mix" for Linda's free New Year's party. Linda's, 707 E Pine St, 325-1220, free.

GUIDO PERLA TRIO
Jazz drummer Guido Perla brings his trio to Mona's lounge for a New Year's party. Mona's Bistro and Lounge, 6421 Latona Ave NE, 526-1188, 8:30 pm, $5 for music, $55 for dinner.

RESOLUTIONS
The Edgewater Hotel's 6/7 Restaurant & Lounge hosts three bars in three rooms featuring Korla Wygal and Her Private Reserve, DJ Diskyze, and Joe's Horn-System. 6/7 Restaurant & Lounge in the Edgewater Hotel, Pier 67, 2411 Alaskan Way, 782-6464, 8 pm, $35 advance, $45 day of show.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE LAST SUPPER CLUB
The Afrodisiacs, Disco Inferno, and DJ Kourosh party like it's 1975. The Last Supper Club, 124 S Washington St, 784-9975, $20 advance.

BLUWATER BALL
The BluWater Ball features two rooms of music with Cool-Ade, DJ Bumble Bee, the Vixens of Vinyl, and DJ Moda. The BluWater Bistro, 1001 Fairview Ave N, 447-0769, 6 pm, $23 advance.

THE CENTRAL'S NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Party at the Central with Windowpane! The Central, 207 First Ave S, 622-1863, $25.

DJ SPOOKY
What better way to ring in the new year than at I-Spy with DJ (motherfucking) Spooky? I-Spy, 1921 Fifth Ave, 256-9667, $15 advance, $20 day of show.

A SUNSET NEW YEAR'S EVE
The Sunset's New Year's party features music by the Lowebeats (the Nick Lowe tribute band), Christy McWilson, and the Kwabs (the Kinks tribute band). Sunset, 5433 Ballard Ave NW, 784-4880, 9 pm, $10.

NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS
Special guests the Living Daylights headline the Tractor's New Year's celebration.Tractor, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, 789-3599, 9:30 pm, $20.

POLLY ESTHER'S NEW YEAR'S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA
"And we dance!" Cover includes free party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Polly Esther's & Club Expo, 332 Fifth Ave, 441-1970, $20 advance, $25 at the door.

BALLROOM'S NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Ballroom in Fremont has music, dancing, and drink specials all night long. Ballroom, 456 36th St, 634-2575, $15 advance, $20 at the door.

MICHAEL WILLIAMS BAND
Michael Williams Band headlines and Toxic Funk-a-tude opens the Rainbow's New Year's celebration. Rainbow, 722 NE 45th St, 545-2960, 10 pm, $15.

NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH!
CAPO Entertainment and Worldwide Enterprises present DJs Rockaphella and Lady. Harbor Place Restaurant, 96 Union St, 919-2276, 9 pm, $25.

NEW YEAR'S AT THE COMET TAVERN
The Gloryholes and guests bring a punk-rock party to the Comet. Comet Tavern, 922 E Pike St, 323-9853, 10 pm, $5.

PHO BANG!
Filth raised to a glowing altar on the dirtiest day of the year--celebrate the new year Pho Bang!-style with Jackie and Ursula. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St, 233-9873, 9pm, $7 w/costume, $10 without.

noiselab
Capitol Hill's newest club debuts tonight with DJs and a full bar. See pg. 15 for details. Noiselab, 925 E Pike St, free.

THE MARRIOTT BROTHERS QUARTET
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Tula's with the Marriott Brothers Quartet. Tula's, 2214 Second Ave, 443-4221, 9 pm, $25.

NEW YEAR'S EVE KARAOKE
Save face and be sure you know the words to "Auld Lang Syne" before you take the mic. Deluxe Bar and Grill, 625 Broadway Ave E, 324-9697, 9 pm, free.

PATTI SUMMERS' NEW YEAR'S 2003
Patti's is welcoming the new year with the "quirky" Cabaret Duo, Menagerie of Extravagance, and Van Winkle. Patti Summers' Bar and Restaurant, 94 Pike St, 621-8555, 9 pm, $10.

JIMMY FLAME AND THE SEXXY BOYS
Cafe Venus presents Jimmy Flame and the Sexxy Boys, Slitliquor, Audio Infidels, and Jay Blando. Cafe Venus, 609 Eastlake Ave E, 624-4516, 9 pm, free.

NEW YEAR'S AT HELL'S KITCHEN
If you gonna party in Tacoma, Hell's Kitchen has Cookie, the Jet City Fix, and Dirty Birds. Hell's Kitchen, 3829 Sixth Ave, 759-6003, 9 pm, $7.

NEW YEAR'S AT THE BALLARD FIREHOUSE
Free party favors and musical guests Flowmotion and McNarley's Rant! Ballard Firehouse, 5429 Russell Ave NW, 382-1808, 8 pm, $10.

WATERTOWN'S NEW YEAR'S PARTY
Watertown doubles the fun with two DJs, two bars, and two dance floors. Watertown, 106 First Ave N, 284-5003, 8 pm, $25 advance.

ABSOLUT NEIGHBOURS NEW YEAR'S
Neighbours greets 2003 with party favors and a champagne toast. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway, 324-5358, $10 advance, $15 at the door.

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S AT ROCK SALT
Rock Salt features a four-course meal, music, and dancing. Rock Salt, 1232 Westlake Ave N, 284-1047, dinner starts at 4 pm, dancing starts at 10 pm, $45.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE UNIVERSITY PLAZA HOTEL
The Libertarian Party of Washington State will be in the lounge of the University Plaza Hotel celebrating 2003's arrival with drinks. The University Plaza Hotel, 400 NE 45th St, 634-0100, 9 pm, free.

NEW YEAR'S EVE CLASSIC FASHION SHOW
Tommy's hosts a New Year's Eve fashion show featuring styles from bebe and BCBG. Music provided by DJ Whateva and Druha. Tommy's Nightclub, 4556 University Way, 634-3144, 9 pm, $20 advance, $25 at the door, $35 all access.

BELLTOWN BILLIARD'S NEW YEAR'S PARTY
Belltown Billiards has DJ Benjammin and T-Bone spinning progressive house. Belltown Billiards, 90 Blanchard St, 448-6779, $10.

BARBEQUE AT THE FRONTIER ROOM
The Frontier Room offers barbeque (until midnight) while DJ Katan spins rockabilly until 2 am. The Frontier Room, 2203 First Ave, 956-RIBS, $10.

NEW YEAR'S EVE TANGO BALL
Music by Tango Divino and DJ Tony Fan, with a free 30-minute introductory tango class at 9 pm. Ticket price includes a champagne toast and dessert bar. Ballard Odd Fellow's Lodge, 1706 NW Market St, 781-9553, 9 pm, $25 advance, $30 at the door.

NEW YEAR'S AT NOC NOC
Noc Noc hosts a party with no cover, drink specials, and DJs Lord Chillum, Mr. Supreme, Guy, BPM, and Eva. Noc Noc, 1516 Second Ave, 223-1333, free.

NEW YEAR'S AT R PLACE
R Place presents a party with live DJs and dancing, a champagne toast, and a balloon drop at midnight, and no cover! R Place, 619 E Pine St, 322-8828, free.

OWL 'n' THISTLE
Owl 'n' Thistle's house band rocks into the new year. There will also be champagne and party favors. Owl 'n' Thistle, 808 Post Ave, 621-7777, call for ticket information.

BEACON BASH NYE PARTY
The Beacon Pub celebrates with Monostereo & Blancaman. Beacon Pub, 3057 Beacon Ave S, 726-0238, call for more information.

LAVA LOUNGE'S NEW YEAR'S EVE
Party at the Lave Lounge with Dr. Dave! Lava Lounge, 2226 Second Ave, 441-5660, call for more information.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT MANRAY
Manray throws a party with free champagne, party favors, and a few surprises. Plus, no cover! Manray, 514 E Pine St, 568-0750, 9 pm, free.