{"id":6891,"date":"2017-12-31T14:21:23","date_gmt":"2017-12-31T20:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebozho.com\/?p=6891"},"modified":"2018-09-05T23:04:36","modified_gmt":"2018-09-06T04:04:36","slug":"last-minute-new-years-eve-event-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebozho.com\/last-minute-new-years-eve-event-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The last-minute New Year&#8217;s Eve event guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re anything like me, you have a strong aversion to spending money. At the same time, though, you also want to celebrate the end of the unmanageable toxic waste spill that was 2017.<\/p>\n<p>But it seems like all New Year\u2019s Eve events are pretty pricey (some upwards of $500+) and\u00a0it often feels like if you haven\u2019t made plans by now, you\u2019ve kind of missed out.<\/p>\n<p>But the good news is you don\u2019t have to be a big baller or even a good planner to enjoy New Year\u2019s Eve. Here are a few events that will be a ton of fun without torching your bank account.<span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span>\n<h2>Alchemy Cafe<\/h2>\n<p>Nasty New Year\u2019s (Alchemy\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wortfm.org\/8th-annual-nasty-new-years-at-alchemy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">annual WORT benefit<\/a>) will make sure your holiday is as dank as possible. They\u2019ve got skunk-funk space cadets Nuggernaut as entertainment plus a handful of other local artists and a midnight champagne toast, all for only $10.<span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span>\n<h2>Crystal Corner Bar<\/h2>\n<p>Put yourself in a state of mind as far away from this garbage year as possible: the 1970s. Crystal Corner will be showcasing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1613581492037082\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three throwback acts<\/a> playing a variety of originals and covers: Woodrow, The Lower 5th and Imaginary Watermelon. It\u2019s only $10 at the door, plus a \u201970s costume contest and free High Life (the champagne of beers!) at midnight.<span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span>\n<h2>High Noon Saloon<\/h2>\n<p>Want to see your favorite bands for, like, a quarter of the price? High Noon has you covered with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.high-noon.com\/event\/1606256-new-years-eve-madison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lineup of tribute acts<\/a> for Daft Punk, Liz Phair, AC\/DC, Fugazi and Sheryl Crow. If it makes you happy, then go \u2014 this one is also only $10.<span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span>\n<h2>Majestic Theatre<\/h2>\n<p>The popular <a href=\"http:\/\/majesticmadison.com\/event\/decadance-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Decadence dance party<\/a> returns to once again put a whole century of music on blast. This means everything from Ella Fitzgerald to RiRi\u2019s \u201cUmbrella\u201d (ELLA ELLA). This one\u2019s a bit pricier, but it\u2019s still only $25. And there\u2019s a champagne toast at midnight. Dance the last 365 crap days into oblivion.<span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span>\n<h2>Mickey\u2019s Tavern<\/h2>\n<p>Two of Madison\u2019s finest homegrown acts \u2014 Wood Chickens and Fire Heads (featuring my personal endorsement for next mayor of Madison, Bobby Hussy) \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/911668495665948\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">will be on hand<\/a> to melt faces, with a little help from Chives and Once a Month. And as with every show at Mickey\u2019s, it&#8217;s 100% FREE.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re anything like me, you have a strong aversion to spending money. 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