Start your day by tuning into WiLD 105.5, Best of Maui’s Best DJ J Jay has a New Year’s Eve treat for you in the form of 18 hours of music from DJ’s all over the island, commercial free. Check facebook for the link to their first time streaming live on the internet. 8am-2am, Facebook.com/WiLD1055
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SOUTH MAUI
Ambrosia brings you a champagne toast at midnight, free party favors, a view of a ball drop on their 12-ft screen and different shot specials every hour. At 8pm The Jonah Trio will be performing live then DJ Decka takes the stage for the NYE festivities. No Cover. 7pm-2am. (1913 S. Kihei Rd.); 808-891-1011, Ambrosiamaui.com
Jam out with Annie ‘n the Orfinz at Diamonds while sippin’ on your $3 champagne special. Live music and some bubbly, what more does one need to ring in the New Year? 9pm-1am. No cover. (1279 S. Kihei Rd.); 808-874-9299, Diamondsicebar.com
Need another place to party? Dog & Duck is open! No cover is not just another excuse to party. (1913 S. Kihei Rd.); 808-875-9669
Go to Gannon’s, A Pacific View to say goodbye to 2012 with style. Indulge in a late night buffet, fabulous dessert buffet, premium spirits/house wines (four drink tickets), party favors and music by DJ Dan. $125. 8:30pm-12:30am (100 Wailea Golf Club Dr.); 808-875-8080, Gannonsrestaurant.com
Randall Rospond will ring in the new year at Monkeypod Kitchen from 7pm-9pm. Then get in the NYE spirit with DJ Alika in time to ring in 2013. No cover. (10 Wailea Ike Dr. #201, Kihei); 808-891-2322, Monkeypodkitchen.com
Party with the Irish at Mulligan’s on the Blue! Early Bird seating from 5:30-7:30, for $39 and late seating from 7:30-9:30pm, $59. Both seatings include dinner buffet, dancing, entertainment, and party favors to ring in the New Year. Entertainment by Joyce and Gord (5:30-7:30pm.) Carl O’Callaghan DJ & musician will lead the crowd into the New Year (9:30-12:30am.) General admission: $10 advance / $15 door. (100 Kaukahi St., Wailea); 808-874-1131, Mulligansontheblue.com
Ocean’s Bar and Grill will have beats by DJ Big Mike. No cover! (1910 S. Kihei Rd.); 808-891-2414, Oceansbarandgrill.com
South Shore Tiki Lounge is inviting all to come disguised in your best masquerade threads (masks) and well the rest is up to you! Cavort to music by Salvo, sip on seductive cocktails, enter a chance to win a mask and kiss a stranger at midnight. 10pm. (2411 S. Kihei Rd.); 808-874-6444, Southshoretikilounge.com
Stella Blues will be offering two Super Club shows featuring one of Hawaii’s hottest duos, HAPA. The first is a four-course dinner for $60 from 5-8pm. The second dinner includes a seven-course dinner, champagne and score some festive party favors for $100 from 9-midnight. (1279 S. Kihei Rd.); 808-874-3779; Stellablues.com
It’s gonna be “three” times the party with special guest DJ Nick Styles at Three’s Bar and Grill. There will be a balloon drop, champagne toast and laser light show. 10pm, No cover. (1945 S. Kihei Rd.); 808-879-3133, Threesbarandgrill.com
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WEST MAUI
100 Wines will feature a seven-course meal with wine pairings. For the extensive menu, reservations and holiday hours, take a peek online. $70. 100 Wines (325 Keawe St., Lahaina); 808-661-6181, Cohnrestaurants.com
Cruise to the Blue Lagoon at the Wharf for some live entertainment, $4 champagne, $4 beer, margarita and mai tai specials. No cover. 10pm-close. (658 Front St. #102, Lahaina); 808-661-4900, Bluelagoonlahaina.com
Celebrate the New Year at the Tiki Terrace Restaurant as Executive Chef Tom Muromoto presents his Taste of Lahaina award-winning dishes. Seating is from 6-9pm and the full course dinner is $57.95 per adult, $36 for children (ages 6-12). Children five and younger dine free off the Keiki Menu (one child per paid adult). Ka’anapali Beach Hotel, (2525 Ka’anapali Pkwy.); 808-667-0124; tikiterracerestaurant.com
Or ring in 2013 with a party that takes a look back from the New Year’s Future back to the period of pre-western contact Hawaii. Kathy Collins will host the party as Wilmont Kahaialii rocks the dance floor. The party package includes Kupanaha Magic Dinner Theater with Mai Tai, Blue Hawaii, beer, wine or soft drink, table-side magician, gourmet three-course dinner, midnight champagne toast with balloon drop, strolling musicians and “flash mob” hula dancers, and a breakfast buffet. $175 for front row tables, $155 for adult general seating. Special kama‘aina, and children’s pricing are available. 8pm-1am Ka’anapali Beach Hotel, (2525 Ka’anapali Pkwy.); 808-667-0124; tikiterracerestaurant.com
Captain Jack’s will have live music and a traditional champagne toast at midnight. 7pm-close. (Wharf Cinema Center, Lahaina); 808-667-0988
Party like you’re part of Mick Fleetwood’s entourage at his rooftop party Fleetwood’s. Take in breathtaking views and dance the night away to Fleetwood classics. $175. (744 Front St., Lahaina);808-669-6425, Fleetwoodsonfrontst.com
Avenue X Entertainment Featuring DJ Money Mike and DJ Slim rocks in the New Year at Hard Rock Cafe. $5 cover. After 9pm 21+. (900 Front St., Lahaina); 808-667-7400.
Get down with DJ Unique at Kimo’s! No cover. 9pm-midnight. (845 Front St., Lahaina); 808-661-4811, Kimosmaui.com
Lulu’s Lahaina Surf Club & Grill and Jazz Maui present jazz guitarist Dan Sumner in a special New Year’s Eve celebration. A complimentary glass of champagne is offered with every dinner entree purchased. No Cover. 8-11pm (1221 Honoapi’ilani Hwy, Lahaina); 808-661-0808, Luluslahaina.com
Enjoy a NYE dinner menu fondue party at Melting Pot. An amazing spread of fondues and dippers in the Court Bouillon and Bourguignonne cooking styles included. $120/couple ($60/person). (325 Keawe St., Lahaina); 808-661-6181, Meltingpot.com
You can choose from two cruise options from Pacific Whale Foundation this holiday. First, there’s a fun and festive starlight cruise featuring live island musical entertainment, three complimentary alcoholic drinks (21+), a champagne toast and tantalizing appetizers. The two-hour cruises travel along the South Maui coast, where you’ll enjoy fabulous at-sea viewing of the Wailea resort fireworks plus the many informal aerial displays in Kihei. $79.95; 10:15pm & 10:45pm. Or you can opt for the late night dinner cruise with live island-style entertainment, a chef-prepared four-course dinner with two of the entrees grilled fresh on board and up to three complimentary cocktails (21+). $109.95; 10:15pm and 10:45pm departure. (Lahaina Harbor); 808-249-8811, Pacificwhale.org.
Pineapple Grill is offering a top notch NYE 2013 evening. A special four-course meal paired with the finest champagne, Dom Perignon and Cristal, will go perfectly with roasted Peking Duck Breast and Maui-caught Ahi Tataki. Reservations recommended. $375 (Dom Perignon) $425 (Cristal). (200 Kapalua Dr.); 808-669-9600
Royal Lahaina Resort is throwing a New Year’s Eve Dance Party. Get groovy with Funky Bizness and dance to favorites from the 1970s, 80s and 90s. There is also a dinner option for $70. Reservations recommended. $40 / $35 kama‘aina. 8:30pm-12:30am. Ali‘i Ballroom (2780 Keka‘a Dr., Ka‘anapali); 808-661-3611 x 2291, Royallahaina.com
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CENTRAL MAUI/UPCOUNTRY
At Buzz’s Wharf, guests are invited to dine on a special four-course menu. Includes champagne toast, party favors and live music by Tarvin Makia from 5:30-8:30pm. $75. 5pm-10pm (Ma’alaea Harbor); 808-244-5426, Buzzswharf.com
Casanova gets funky with the FreeRadicals Projekt and Pio Marasco. $25 presale/ $30 door. Casanova (1188 Makawao Ave.); 808-572-0220; Casanovamaui.com
A nostalgic night of dancing to your favorite million dollar hits with Deja Vu The Band live at the King Kamehameha Golf Course’s Waikapu Ballroom. 99.9 KISS FM’s Chris D will amp the energy. The night will include heavy pupus, party favors, and one complimentary drink. Donations will be made to Hospice Maui. $60. 21+. 8:30pm. (2500 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy, Wailuku); 808-344-2477, Kamehamehagolf.com.
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