You thought you were done, didn't you? All the holiday hoopla, the snow, the relatives and the clean up. No, you're not done. Pop a five-hour energy drink and wrangle into some Spanx; we've got New Year's Eve coming up Monday night and you're going to get your second wind. Here is the New Year's Eve rundown and where to go to find every type of entertainment to put you in the 2013 mood. (Oh and get this — The Midcoast Interact Club and The Rig are offering child care until 1 a.m. in Camden that night. No excuses! FMI: New Year's Eve child care

Belfast

New Year's by the Bay

Starting with the granddaddy of Midcoast celebrations, the 16th Annual New Year's by the Bay is a day-long arts and entertainment extravaganza leading up to a bring-your-own drum noisemaking procession down to the celebratory lighting of the bonfire by the bay while the Bad Daddys Blues Band rings in the New Year at The Boathouse.

The performances range from hot Gypsy jazz to Mime and Music and a whole lot of eclectic music and storytelling in between. Then, if that wasn't enough, the Activities And Dance features a Poetry Slam, interpretive dance, and more crazy boo-tay shaking music. Word on the street is that The Hips will be the best dancing band that evening, over at The Boathouse.

One button admits you to all performances & activities of the New Year’s By The Bay 2013 chem-free, family friendly, cultural celebration. Food purchases are separate. Adults – $18; Students K-12, $5; children under 5 are free. For more information visit www.nybb.org

Light jazz and art at Ocean's Edge Restaurant

On New Year's Eve, from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., Ocean's Edge Restaurant (part of Comfort Inn's Ocean's Edge) will featured Hugh Bowden on guitar and John Gallagher on bass, as they play jazz standards from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Artist William Landmesser will be displaying his original artwork and answering questions from 5:00 p.m on. FMI: belfastmainehotel.com

Camden/Rockport

Music & Games at the Rockport Library

The Rockport Library has got the day-tripper New Year's thing going for people who like to go to bed at 9 p.m. on Dec. 31. (No judging! It's cool.) Singer-songwriter Alice Limoges will offer a ukelele workshop from 10 to 11 a.m. A board game bonanza is happening from 1 to 3 p.m. Folk singer and songwriter Resa Randolph and family will perform bluegrass, traditional folk, jazz and blues, showcasing guitar and banjo. Finally, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. guitarist and teacher Martin Gibson will be performing and offering a workshop.

Registration is required. For more information, call 236-3246 or email: rpl@rockport.lib.me.us

Natalie's Count Down Party

Make sure you join Natalie's at Camden Harbour Inn for their 6th annual Count Down Party. No admission, complimentary champagne toast at midnight, live jazz music, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and fun party favors. Count Down Party starts at 10.30pm.

The Samoset's Breakers Jazz

Want mellow? New Year's Eve at the Samoset Resort will feature Breakers Jazz from 8:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in the Samoset Ball Room. No Cover Charge. Cash Bar.
Big Band, Swing, Jazz, Light Rock and more! FMI: Samoset Resort

Ragged Mountain Ski Club's New Year's Party

The Ragged Mountain Ski Club is hosting its second annual fundraiser (hence the high ticket price),a James Bond-themed party titled Snowfall (at hearstudios, 4 Union Street, Camden) Creative Spy, Villain, and Bond Girl Attire is encouraged. This year's event will feature hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, and dancing to music provided by an amazing D.J. There will be free transportation home in the local area. Tickets are $80 each or $150 for a couple. (The guest price will be $70 for a total couple's price of $150.) For a little fun, check out the photo for your spy name ahead of time (mine is Kringler Shussing).

The Smokestack Grill

The Smokestack Grill and the local band 4Lo will be putting on a rockin' night on the town on New Year's Eve. 4Lo brings high energy to current covers and classics and The Smokestack Grill will have drink specials and eats for one really hot New Year event.

Rockland

Trackside Station

They will have dinner specials leading up to 9:00 p.m, then they are switching over to Funky Town with VJ the DJ ('80s, '90s and contemporary). They promise to be festive with six TVs to watch the ball drop in Surround Sound and will offer a champagne toast at midnight. FMI: Trackside Station

Thomaston

Billy's Tavern & The Dolphin Strikers

Billy’s Tavern in Thomaston welcomes back local rock and roll band, The Dolphin Strikers on New Year's Eve.  This five-piece band calls their brand of locally flavored music “Brine Rock," featuring growling guitar, ripping harmonica, and a pleasing array of styles from alt-country to ska to straight ahead, four-on-the-floor grinders.  Billy’s Tavern will special New Year's hours with music and dancing from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Expect a champagne toast, shenanigans, and the best house-made potato chips this side of The County. There will be a $5 cover at the door.

Waldoboro

The Bog Tavern's New Year's Eve party

Bullwinkle's Family Steak House/The Bog Tavern will be hosting their annual New Year's Eve celebration with dinner specials, giveaways, the band Midlife Crisis starts at 9 New Year's Eve toast. FMI: 832-6272

 Note: We will be adding more details and more New Year's events as they become available. Please check back! To contact me with more details: Kay Stephens can be reached at kaystephenscontent@gmail.com