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Nightlife in Mineola This Weekend

All the hot spots to check out the weekend of December 30 to January 1 in Mineola.

After a long, hard week at work you deserve some fun. Concerts, contests and entertainment, we’ve got you covered when it comes to nightlife in the village. Let us be your guide to all the fun in town for all the hottest spots to check out this weekend in Mineola. Every Friday, we’ll be running down the hottest spots in Mineola to plan your weekend.

New Year’s Celebrations

Kick off 2012 at Mitch and Toni’s American Bistro in Albertson this Saturday night. Regular menu dinner and seating begins at 5 p.m. and the four-course starts at 9 p.m. The evening will include live entertainment and a champagne toast to ring in the New Year. Tickets for the prix fixe menu are $85. Reservations are required.

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Head over to  on Saturday evening to party to the rockin’ sounds of The Generators, who will play Beatles songs and some other oldies. From 7:30 to 9 p.m., enjoy some tasty treats from the buffet; with the band hitting the stage at 9 p.m. Prices range from $17.95 to $23.95.

One Mineola’s favorite hangouts, , will be offering up an open bar and buffet deal on New Year’s Eve starting at 10 p.m. and ending at 1 p.m. Admission is $30 per person.

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The Mineola Chamber of Commerce will have their 2012 Gala New Year’s Eve Celebration at from 9 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The evening will feature a full dinner, open bar, hor d’oeuvres and more. Additionally, there will be a midnight champagne toast, party accessories, entertainment, and Viennese dessert. Tickets are $99. Click here to register.

The  will serve a delicious early bird meal special on New Year’s Eve, with seating at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. for $65. At 9 p.m., the meal will include live tunes from the band “Common Ground”. Tickets for this meal are $80. Both deals include a full dinner, wine or sangria, champagne toast, coffee and dessert. Reservations can be made by calling (516) 742-9797.

The will also be hosting their New Year’s Eve Dinner-Dance on Saturday beginning at 8 p.m. Music will be provided by the New York Showband. Call 516-746-9392 for reservations.

Concerts

Eleanor Rigby’s will host the Latham Road Band to start off the New Year's party this Friday at 9 p.m. There is no cover charge to see the band perform.

Now Playing

“The Iron Lady” will be opening this Friday, starring Jim Boardbent, Meryl Streep, and Anthony Head. Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is portrayed by Streep in this drama.

A story of a fleeing Iranian duo, “A Separation” documents familial interactions in this dramatic flick. Starring Shahab Hosseini and Leila Hatami.

For additional information on this weekend’s movie openings, click here.

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