(ANTI-NEW YEAR'S PARTY) If the name of the event seems grandiose, take this: I have it on good authority that this will be
the best night of your life. With music by
Harvey Danger,
"Awesome,
" John Roderick, Love Hotel (last show ever), Jacob James, Gavin Guss, Levator, and the
All-Girl Comb Choir, plus comedy by
David Schmader, Champagne, and Black Daisy, tonight's variety show is energized by the premise that New Year's is always a drag, so why not celebrate a night early instead? The inimitable
Sean Nelson hosts. (
Chop Suey, 1325 E Madison St, 324-8000. 9 pm sharp, $8, 21+.)
CHRISTOPHER FRIZZELLE