a.k.a. the 'I will not be lame this year' guide to the Midcoast

Your New Year's Eve rundown 2015

Updated
Mon, 12/28/2015 - 2:30pm

    Here is the New Year's Eve rundown and where to go to find every type of entertainment to put you in the mood.

    Belfast

    New Year's by the Bay

    Nineteen years running, the annual New Year's by the Bay is an arts, music and entertainment extravaganza that goes all day until midnight. Three not-to-miss bands this night include the Sauternes, the husband-and-wife duo who combine ambient world flavors with jazz overtones and revive retro lost tunes from the 1920s-1940s.(6-6:45p.m. and 11-11:45 p.m.); Sugarbush, a rollicking soulful trio of musical mamas who bring a variety of genres into their unique Americana Folk mix (7-7:45 p.m. and 9-9:45 p.m.) and People of Earth, a serious groove machine kicking out R & R, Latin, funk and reggae (10:15 p.m.-12 a.m).

    One button admits you to all performances and activities of the New Year’s by the Bay 2014 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 nybb.org

    Front Street Pub

    Ring in the new year with champagne, passed hors d’eouvres, prizes giveaway and dancing from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5 cover and 21+

     


    Camden/Rockport

    Natalie’s Restaurant

    For an upscale NYE, Natalie’s starts with a glass of champagne, and a selection of hors d"oeuvres accompanied by a swinging Jazz Band, followed by an eight-course celebration dinner. After dinner, their Count Down party includes live music, Dutch "oliebollen" (a traditional donut style pastry served in The Netherlands on New Years Eve) a selection of hors d'oeuvres, fun party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Availability is limited and reservations only. Call 207 236 7008 for more information.

    Norumbega Inn

    Again for an upscale package join Norumbega Inn for a Chef's Tasting Menu, wine pairing, live music, dinner, and fun priced at $175 per person, plus the cost of your room. Space is limited. Call 236-4646.

    Cuzzy’s Restaurant & Bar

    Maybe the dining and dancing isn’t your thing. Cuzzy’s will be throwing a New Year’s Eve party with karaoke, starting at 9 p.m.

    New The Drouthy Bear

    Guitarist Sam Grinnell will be the entertainment, starting at 8 p.m. Warm yourself by the outdoor fire (weather permitting) and once they push back the tables, get ready for some late night dancing.

     


    Rockland

    Trackside Station

    Ring in the New Year at Trackside Station! Watch the ball drop on their 150-inch screen and other TVs. Champagne toast at midnight. Live tunes by Amber-Jack,  a classic rock band specializing in music from the ‘60s and ‘70s with songs also ranging from the ‘80s to the present.

    New Myrtle Street Tavern

    Whoopy Kat will be headlining the New Year’s Eve party at the Myrtle. Fronted by a red hot rocker chick and awesome band, they’ll be playing until 2 a.m.

    Eclipse & The Speakeasy

    This overnight package Blues New Year's Eve Party includes a night at the Trade Winds Motor Inn with New Yorker Slam Allen performing. $229 per couple gets you the room, a four-course dinner at Eclipse, dancing and party at the Speakeasy, a champagne toast, use of the pool and hot tub and breakfast. Note: this is a package deal only and there will be no entry to the Speakeasy without it.  FMI: 596-6055.

    Fog Bar and Café

    The Dolphin Strikers are back again for a NYE Masquerade from 9 p.m. to midnight. Masks provided but you’re encouraged to wear your own. Drink specials all night.

    New Rockland Elks Club

    Creatures of Habit will start playing at 6 p.m. with a social hour and appetizers at 7 p.m. Buffet of Prime Rib or Baked Ham $30 per person Tickets: $35/person. Call for more info: 594-9200

     


    Waldoboro

    The Narrows Tavern

    The St. Huckleberry Trio with their Celtic-tinged Hard Folk plays the Narrows Tavern in Waldoboro starting at 9 p.m.

    The Bog Tavern

    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 p.m. There will be New Year's Eve toast at midnight.

     


    Tenants Harbor

    The Quarry Tavern

    You want a mellow, home-by-11 p.m. kind of night? By the Bay Jazz Trio,  The Quarry Tavern, 21 Mechanic St., Tenants Harbor. 7-10:30 p.m. FMI: EastWindInn.com


    Note: If your establishment isn’t listed here it’s because we were unable to find any details of your event posted online. 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, email  news@penbaypilot.com