Ring in the New Year

All events take place Sun., Dec. 31.

18th Annual Peach Drop New Year's Eve tradition featuring an 800-pound peach and country band Lonestar. Noon-4 a.m. Free. Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama St. 404-523-2311. www.underground-atlanta.com.

2006 New Year's Celebration w/ Maze, Frankie Beverly, KEM 8 p.m. $85-$100. Atlanta Civic Center, 395 Piedmont Ave. 404-523-6275. atlantaciviccenter.com.

2007 New Year's Eve Celebration Performances, prizes, music, food and more. Doors open at 8:30 p.m., show starts at 10. $65. Whole World Theatre, 1216 Spring St. 404-817-7529. www.wholeworldtheatre.com.

Best New Year's Eve Party Period Hosted by V-103's Wanda Smith, with five rooms of live entertainment. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. $50-$100. Marriott Perimeter Center, 246 Perimeter Center Parkway Northeast. 770-394-6500. www .thebestnewyearseveparty .com.

Cabaret and Casino Night Proceeds benefit Aurora Theatre and Hudgens Arts Center. 7 p.m. $85. Hudgens Center for the Arts, Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 300, Duluth. 678-407-6690. www.auroratheatre.com.

Countdown to Zero Hour Latin, hip-hop, techno and Brazilian music. 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. $20 before midnight. La Rumba, 6317 Roswell Road. 404-303-1814. www .boomerangproductions.net.

THE DOWNTOWN COUNTDOWN NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH Live music from bands Rehab, Drivin N Cryin, Modern Skirts and Unzipped, four comedians, two DJs, open bar and food buffet included. 8:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree St. $149-$159. 800-422-7295. www .downtowncountdown.net.

Fourth Annual New Year's Eve Bash Free champagne toast, balloon drop and party favors. Live entertainment from Bill Gentry & the 35 Cent Rodeo. Doors open at 7 p.m. $25-$100. Wild Bill's, 2075 Market St., Duluth. 678-473-1000. www.wildbillsatlanta.com.

FOURTH ANNUAL LAST NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH AT THE MASQUERADE 6 p.m. $12. Masquerade, 695 North Ave. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.

Heathen Chemistry New Year's Eve Indie-themed dance party with live DJs. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $60. The Spotted Dog, 30 North Ave. 404-347-7337. www.heathenchemistry.net.

Jezolution 2006 Hosted by Atlanta's Jezebel magazine, the party features more than 40 open bars, two live bands, two DJs, full dinner and breakfast buffets and more. 8 p.m.-3 a.m. $150-$200. Grand Hyatt Atlanta, 3300 Peachtree Road. 404-364-3841. www.jezebelmagazine .com.

New Year's Eve Bash New Year's Eve buffet and bottle of champagne. Price includes DJ and party favors. Cost for bowling is additional. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $60. AMF Chamblee Lanes, 2175 Savoy Drive, Chamblee. 770-451-8605.

New Year's Eve Cabaret Food, drinks and divas. 8 p.m. $30-$150. Onstage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. 404-897-1802. www .onstageatlanta.com.

New Year's Eve Celebration Food by Wolfgang Puck Catering and music by Groovetown. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $150-$225. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. 404-581-4000. www .georgiaaquarium.org.

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY Music by Mel and the Party Hats and DJ Danny, $1,000 cash balloon drop, $3 shots. 5 p.m. $30-$120. Andrew's Upstairs, 56 E. Andrews Drive, Suite 13. 404-467-1600. andrewsupstairs.com.

New Year's Eve with DJ Andre Perry 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Free before midnight, $10 after. Sutra Lounge, 1136 Crescent Ave. 404-607-1160. www .sutraloungeatl.com.

NYE in the ATL Hip-hop and urban-themed New Year's Eve bash. 6 p.m. $35-$75. Crowne Plaza Atlanta, 3377 Peachtree Road. 404-775-4118. www.nyeintheatl .com.

Princess Cruiser Ball Celebration featuring the Tongo Hiti Orchestra and the Dames Aflame dancers. 9 p.m. $10-$15. Trader Vic's, Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland St. 404-221-6339. www .xorbia.com/tickets.

PushPush NYE Benefit Benefit for PushPush Theater's New Street Art House space. Buffet, performances by various artists and a champagne toast and surprise for attendees. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $35. PushPush Theater, 121 New St., Decatur. 404-377-6332. www.pushpushtheater.com.

Spiral Entertainment NYE 2006 A huge party w/ Funkel Esther and multiple DJs spinning. 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. $150. Biltmore Ballrooms, 817 W. Peachtree St. 404-962-8700. www .spiralentertainment.com.

TAKE HOLD New Year's Eve Bash Buffet dinner, introductory dance class and general dancing. 8 p.m. $55. Take Hold Ballroom, 721 Miami Circle, Suite 103. 404-841-8001. www .takeholdballroom.com.

World Tour 2007 New Year's Eve Party New York, South Beach, Paris and Tokyo in one place for a huge party. 8 p.m. $60-$200. Renaissance Atlanta Hotel, 590 W. Peachtree St. 770-934-2975. www.worldtour2007nye.com.