Weekender: New Year's Eve Edition

It's that time for one last hurrah before the new year begins and you start on all those resolutions that you abandoned this year.

So, live it up, Buckhead revelers. Here's a few places here in Buckhead to do just that.

Whiskey Blue (located on the roof of W Atlanta – Buckhead) invites you to send-off 2012 from their glamorous rooftop locale with unparalleled panoramic views of Atlanta.  The fabulous fete will feature DJ Rimby spinning sultry sounds as guests enjoy party favors and a complimentary midnight champagne toast.   A limited number of tickets are on sale now for $50 and will be available at the door for $50.  To purchase tickets, visit www.wbatl.eventbrite.com

After Midnight Parties is hosting the Buckhead Ball at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta, 3033 Peachtree Road, and more than 2,000 guests are expected to attend. It all begins at 8 p.m. and doesn't stop until 3 in the morning. Kap Slap and Cherub headline the event and DJ TAD and DJ Candela are supporting acts. Tickets are $115 for General Admission Open Bar and $180 VIP Admission, which includes an exclusive area near stage with more service, extra entertainment, top shelf alcohol, food from 9-11, desserts, express entrance, and more. Buy your tickets now from https://www.xorbia.com/e/amp/2013

A Social Mess, in all its glory, is proud to present THE WORLDS GREATEST, MOST FANTASTIC SUPER DUPER ANTI-HOTEL NEW YEARS EVE GALA EXTRAVAGANZA IN THE UNIVERSE. EVER. PART IV. at the Buckhead Theatre. About 1,500 people are expected to attend the raucous party, which includes whip cream wrestling, a masquerade ball, 31 bartenders, cabaret dancers, photo booth, confetti balloon drop and a complimentary food spread. Tickets are $150 each and can be purchased now at http://www.xorbia.com/e/asocialmess/NYE2013

Ring in the New Year at Buckhead Saloon, where the NYE party sold out last year. Tickets cost $80 until Saturday, when the price increases. Tickets cover an Open Bar from 8:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., early buffet station, champagne toast, late night buffet station and entertainment with DJ Suspense. Purchase tickets at http://www.xorbia.com/e/buckheadsaloon/nye2013/?referral=xorbiamain

The Third Annual ATL's Rockin' NYE 2013 Party is an all-inclusive event that promises to give you the most bang for your buck! The party takes place at Tavern 99 at 128 East Andrews Drive Last year was SOLD OUT nine days before the event and will again this year, promoters say. Tickets are $65 with the code: abt until Friday and will increase as it gets closer to the event. Tickets include bands, DJ, appetizers, five-hour open bar, party favors, confetti drop and midnight champagne toast and more. Purchase tickets at https://www.xorbia.com/e/tsp/nye2013.

Tongue and Groove and its neighboring hotspot The Joint Barroom will host a joint New Year's Eve Dance Party. The party starts at 9 p.m. and includes live entertainment and the sounds of DJ Rory Breaker, confetti drop and complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Get ready to kick the night in high gear at T&G, where the party doesn’t stop until 3 a.m. If a more relaxed atmosphere is your bag, head next door to The Joint Barroom, where the cocktails are on tap, the snacks are gourmet and the music is sure to satisfy.  Knowing all that celebrating can leave you famished, T & G and The Joint will provide late night burgers to go. Tickets are $25 in advance and $40 at the door and include admission to both venues. For more information, visit www.tandgonline.com.