by Sandi Durell . . .

Here are some suggestions that will take you over land and sea when you pop the cork on December 31st.

Every year, New York City shoots off fireworks by the Statue of Liberty. What could be more New York than that? You can stand along the waterfront in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn to see it, but there are many cruises you can hop on to see them up close (and with food and champagne), including from New York Harbor ToursLiberty CruiseCircle Line and Classic Harbor Line.


Before we step into the year 2024, take it back to the grit and glam of 1970s New York at The Roxy Hotel’s “New Year’s Eve New York, New York 2024” bash. Tap into the era with a night of live entertainment with a musical lineup that includes resident Roxy DJ Nina Tarr, New York radio legend Delphine Blue, downtown duo The Muses and luxe underground DJ Kristine Barilli, who will have you grooving until dawn. https://nyetheroxyhotelnyc.com/event/the-roxy-presents-new-york-new-york-nye-2024

Internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning piano-playing, singing and tap-dancing cabaret star Mark Nadler will kiss 2023 goodbye with an evening of songs, stories and revelry! 6 pm for dinner and showtime is at 8 pm. www.pangeanyc.com

The iconic Marilyn Maye will perform 2 shows on New Year’s Eve at Birdland Theater – 7 pm and 10 pm in her usual knock-your-socks off style with her favorite musicians www.birdlandjazz.com  

Celebrate New Year’s with Lorna Luft at Broadway’s Nite Club 54 Below where she will share personal tales and stylish melodies of growing up Judy Garland’s daughter in the glamourous golden age of entertainment. www.54Below.org

The fabulous KT Sullivan will be at Two E Lounge at The Pierre Hotel offering up her favorite American Songbook standards, sing-a-longs and dancing, followed by The Sutton Place Trio with Alex Leonard, Jay Leonhart and Al Gafa  from 10:30-12:30 a.m. Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-at-two-e-lounge-with-kt-sullivan-4-hour-open-bar-tickets-765053083367?aff=oddtdtcreator


Get ready to dance the night away at the Taylor Swift Disco Party, at The Green Room 42, grooving to all of Taylor’s greatest hits plus top 40. Catch the ball drop with a view from our outdoor terrace or watch on our 16′ live-streaming screen. This elegant in-person party will take place in our nightclub, rooftop, and lounge space on Sunday, December 31st, at 570 10th Avenue 4th Floor, NYC www.thegreenroom42.venuetix.com

Join Natalie Douglas, with Mark Hartman on piano,  in “A Very Natalie New Year” at Hilton District’s Chelsea Table and Stage for her unique style of sultry jazz and more. www.Chelseatableandstage.venuetix.com   

Chris Botti appears at the famous Blue Note Jazz Club in Greenwich Village for his 19th Annual Holiday residency for 2 shows on New Year’s Eve Dec. 31 at 7 pm and 10 pm. Check out more www.bluenotejazz.com/nyc/shows