New Years Eve- the time when people party so hard, they wake up the next day and make drastic changes to their life to make up for the debauchery that occurred the night before. New Years Eve is the best time of the year to party, have fun, and celebrate the past years triumphs. People all over the world party hard on New Years Eve. From India to Brazil to Japan to Iceland, New Years parties will be in full swing, with cultural traditions being the only difference in the celebrations. For the first time in a few years, I have no New Years plans (I should really start using Facebook). I decided to research some fun things to do across the U.S. in search of plans for the ultimate New Years Eve. I’ve compiled a list containing concerts, parties and events. Check it out:
Concerts
1. Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. This is based in New York City, but there is also an L.A.event under the same name with different performers. This concert began in 1972, and it’s been a huge event every year since. If you like pop music, this concert is where you want to be. It’s in New York during the biggest party of the year. Performers include Lady GaGa, Justin Bieber, Pitbull and Hot Chella Rae. The hosts for this event are Jenny McCarthy and Fergie. This will more than likely be the biggest event of New Years, based on the amount of people who travel to NYC every year.
2. Together As One, Orange County,CA. This is like the ultimate rave, including performers Duck Sauce, Diplo, Bloody Beetroots, Chromeo, and Felix the Housecat, among others. This event is sure to be packed with partiers who will be ready to bring in the New Year with a bang.
3. PHISH at Madison Square Garden, NYC, NY. Attention all hippies: find your way to New York for this four-day PHISH concert, which will rock from December 28th through New Years Eve. It’s been sold out since shortly after tickets went on sale, so this is sure to be a BIG concert.
4. BASSNECTAR Nashville, TN. This show is set to be HUGE. If you like dubstep music, then this is the show for you. Be ready to make your ears bleed.
Parties
1. New York City– The dropping of the crystal ball in Old Times Square is a gigantic event every year. People from all over the East coast and beyond gather in New York City for this event, making it among the most popular New Years destinations. It’s a tradition that has been going strong since 1907. I can’t imagine what New Years Eve would’ve been like during prohibition. You can buy your all-access party passes here.
2. New Orleans– Bourbon Street is the place to be year-round, so you can imagine what it’s like during New Years Eve. INSANITY. Most people realistically just can’t handle Bourbon Street, let alone during the craziest time of the year. Watch the ball drop at Jackson Square, and partake in adult beverages in any of the twelve million bars along Bourbon Street. Check out what’s going on in New Orleans on NYE here.
3. Seattle– I’ve heard from many people that Seattle turns into a city-wide party on New Years Eve. The Space Needle is turned into one big fireworks show, and besides that, there are many, many things to do in Seattle during New Years Eve. Check out the 35+ bars around city centre if you get thirsty. This isn’t quite like the other places on the list, so I understand if you are skeptical about this one, but you have to trust me. Seattle ROCKS on New Years Eve.
4. Las Vegas– Vegas and New Years Eve go together like chicken and waffles. Imagine a place where the party never stops. Literally it never stops, as there are no “last calls” in Vegas. Most cities force bars to close anytime between 2 and 6am, but not in the city that never sleeps. Check out the strip during New Years Eve, and you may begin to understand why it’s called “sin city.” One extra bonus about Vegas around New Years time is that you can bet on any of your favorite football (BCS) bowl games. Check out other NYE Vegas events here.
Alabaster
I’m reading Managerial Accounting
Sources:
http://www.globalgrasshopper.com/travel/travel-ideas/top-10-places-to-party-on-new-years-eve/
Sledding is one of those rare activities that is not only extremely fun, but free. It has given joy to kids and adults since the 1880’s, around the time the light bulb was invented. I remember my first experience going sledding as a kid, and it was at that point that I realized the best things in life truly are free. Sledding is a good workout, it’s extraordinarily fun, and when you find the right hill, it is tremendously exhilarating. Those of you who are like me and go sledding every year know a good spot to sled. Some of you know 2 or 3, but how many of you have actually taken a trip just for sledding? I’ve looked around at some places in the U.S. that people rank highly as local sledding destinations, and listed some of the better hills in America (according to locals). Check them out:
- “Bridge Street Mega Hill” Located in Roanoke, Virginia, this hill is actually a street, but when the traffic is clear, and there is sufficient snow, it turns into a place where a few brave souls dare to sled down. 752-798 Bridge St. Southwest, Roanoke, VA 24015
- Woodbury Ski Area – Located in Woodbury, Connecticut, Woodbury is known to be a great place for snow tubing. It’s many hills and trails will be sure to please skiers, snowboarders, tubers, and sledders alike. It’s also a hotspot for reggae and rock concerts.
- Burholme Park – This Park is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is well-known to locals who have enjoyed its massive hills for years. Its only downfall is that it can get pretty crowded on a snowy day. 401 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19111.
- Capitol Hill – This is actually in Nashville, Tennessee. At the very top of “Capital Hill” there is a monster hill, which some locals believe to be the biggest hill in Nashville. Warning: This hill is pretty dangerous. 601 –699 U.S. 41, Nashville, TN 37219
- Forest Park – Forest Park is located in St. Louis, Missouri. In Forest Park you will find Art Hill, which is a great place to go sledding because there are always fires to keep guests warm at the top of the hill (maintained by the park management), as well as snow bales to keep sledders in the designated areas. 35-57 Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110
Sources:
http://www.gwigo.com/maps/juleswhite/best-places-to-go-sledding-in-nashville-tn.html
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-places-to-go-sledding-in-philadelphia/
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-places-to-go-sledding-in-nyc-new-jersey-connecticut/
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Happy 4th of July everyone! I hope you guys are enjoying the long weekend, grilling out, popping off fireworks and buying new furniture (apparently that’s what people do or those “4th of July furniture warehouse liquidation” commercials wouldn’t keep coming back—that’s my theory anyway).
If you’re having people over for some grillin’ and chillin’, I’ve been using this steak rub recipe for two years and have yet to get tired of it.
Amazing Cajun Steak Rub Recipe
2 tbsp. of paprika
2 tsp. of salt
2 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 ½ tsp. ground white pepper
1 ½ tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. dry thyme leaves
1 tsp. oregano leaves
Slather vegetable or olive oil over the steaks, sprinkle the rub liberally over the steak, and pat the rub into the steak. Get the coals nice and hot then grill for about 9 minutes on either side for medium-rare steaks. Add a minute for each additional level of ‘doneness’ you want. Serve with a side of corn on the cob thrown in a packet of foil w/ butter and pepper and grill it right alongside the steak! (the corn will take a little longer than the steak)
Check out The Best Fireworks Displays in the Country from fireworksguide.com
#1 Macy’s 4th of July New York City, NY
#2 Pops Concert at the Esplanade” Boston, MA
#3 Central PA 4th Fest State College, PA
#4 Welcome America Philadelphia, PA
#5 Independence Day Celebration Washington, DC
#6 WaMu Family 4th Seattle, Washington
#7 Go 4th on the River New Orleans, LA
#8 Fair St. Louis St. Louis MO
#9 Lights on the Lake Lake Tahoe NV
#10 Freedom Over Texas Houston, TX
Thanks for reading!
Wonderbread
I’m reading Microbiology: An Introduction
May is a busy month for many! We noted some dates you might want to add to your calendar!
May 1st
May Day- in some other countries this day is also known as Labor Day.
Feast of St. Joseph- on the Roman Catholic Calendar.
Beltane- on the Irish calendar, also noted as the first day of Summer.
May 3rd
Polish Constitution Day- celebrated in Poland
Japan Constitution Day- celebrated in Japan
May 4th
Remembrance of the Dead- celebrated in the Netherlands, commemorating all fallen members in Netherlands’ military conflicts.
Liberation Day- celebrate in Denmark, notes the end of German occupation
May 5th
Cinco De Mayo- celebrated in Mexico, also known as Batalla de Puebla
Europe Day- celebrated in Europe
Children’s Day- celebrated in Japan and Korea
Liberation Day- celebrated in Netherlands, notes the end of German occupation
May 8th
VE Day- celebrated in Western Europe
May 9th
Europe Day- celebrated in the European Union
May 10th
Golden Spike Day- celebrated in completion of the first transcontinental railroad- Promontory, Utah
Mother’s Day- celebrated in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvidor
May 12th
International Nurses Day
Day of the Finnish Language- celebrated in Finland
International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases (CIND)
May 13th
Day of Our Lady Fatima- celebrated in the Catholic Church
May 15th
Beginning of Tourette Syndrome awareness month, ending June 15th
May 17th
Norwegian Constitution Day
May 21st
Battle of Iquique- celebrated in Chile
May 24th
Independence Day- celebrate in Eritrea, marking Eritrea’s independence from Ethiopia.
Day of the Battle of Pichincha- celebrated in Ecuador
May 25th
May Revolution- celebrated in Argentina
Towel Day- a tribute to Douglas Adams, the author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy.
Holidays without specific dates in May:
The Kentucky Derby is always the first Saturday in May.
Mother’s Day is always the second Sunday in May, in the United States.
The Indianapolis 500 is always held the Sunday before Memorial Day.
Labor Day is the first Sunday in May, in Queensland, Australia.
Victoria Day is the celebrated on the last or on the Monday before May 24th, in Canada.
The last Monday of May is always Memorial Day, in the United States.
I know I have my calendar marked! ? I hope I’m not missing any important dates! What holidays will you celebrate this year? Send us your feedback!!
With love,
Kat VonD
I’m reading College Writing Skills
