Twin Cities Hot Club © Andera Canter

• Artists Quarter (408 St. Peter Street, St Paul; 612-292-1359). It’s the annual bash with singer Carole Martin and the Irv Williams Quartet. That’s nearly 150 years worth of jazz experience right there….It’s also the one night each year when you can actually eat at the AQ! $28 for buffet, music, champagne and surprises.




• Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant (1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis; 612-332-1010). Newcomer Tommy Robinson sings at 6 pm; amazing vocalist Bruce Henry and friends provide the entertainment at 9 pm, and Chef Jack Riebel provides the multi-course dinner. $100 per person.




Charmin Michelle © Andrea Canter

• Jax Café (1928 University Av NE, Minneapolis; 612-789-7297). Vocalist Charmin Michelle with Doug Haining and the Twin Cities Seven, one of the swingingest bands around. Dancing optional but more fun! Dinner packages, $65-$95.




• Mainstreet Bar 7 Grill (814 Main Street, Hopkins; 952-938-2400). The Mouldy Figs perform from 4 – 8 pm. It’s free so you still have funds left for a late night outing!




• Matty B’s (354 N. Wabasha, St Paul; 651-291-0404). It’s vocalist Arne Fogel’s party and you’re invited! Bring your dancing shoes. Dinner seatings at 5, 7 and 9 pm—4-course dinner $75; $15 after 10 pm.




• Nochee (500 Washington Av S., Minneapolis; 612-344-7000). Live music all night, featuring gumbo jazz, European dance and best of the 70s-90s.Two seatings, 6 pm ($50) and 8 pm ($70), three-course dinner.




• Phipps Theater (Hudson, WI; 715-386-2305). Colleen Raye & Company plus the Minnesota Jazz Orchestra, two concerts at 3 and 6 pm; $26/$20 students.




• Radisson University Hotel (615 Washington Av SE, Minneapolis; 612-379-8888. The Classic Big Band and the Nostalgics Vocal Quartet ring in the New Year in style, 8:30 pm; tickets $30 advance or $35 at the door.




• Rossi’s Blue Star (80 S. 9^th Street, Minneapolis; 612-312-2828). Connie Olson sings Doris Day and more, 5:30 til 9:30 pm. At 9:30, it’s the popular quartet, Bobby and Ginger Commodore, NY Eve dinner package, $87.50.




• Times Bar and Café(201 E. Hennepin, Minneapolis; 612-617-1111). The joint will be jumpin’ with vocalist Erin Schwab (The Girls) and the gypsy grooves of the Twin Cities Hot Club. 9:30 pm, no cover. Earlier in the day, it’s the weekly Jazz Brunch, featuring the Wolverines Trio and vocalist Arne Fogel (10 am – 2 pm).

Reservations are strongly recommended for all venues serving dinner!

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