Dallas - December 21, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Got your glad rags on? It’s almost time to rock around the clock.

DO
New Year’s Eve at the Nasher
What: Todd Fiscus-designed soiree with cocktails, live entertainment, and a four-course meal by Wolfgang Puck Catering.
Why: It’s museum quality.
When: Dec. 31. Dinner, 7:30-10 p.m.; countdown party, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 2001 Flora St., Downtown (214-242-5152).

GO
Bistro Moderne
What: Hotel Derek’s French resto offers a special New Year’s Eve menu featuring goat cheese salad, beef with truffles, and Grand Marnier souffle.
Why: Laissez les bons temps rouler!
When: Dec. 31, 5-7 p.m.; 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: 2525 W. Loop S., Houston (713-297-4383).

Celebrate San Antonio
What: Ring in 2007 with music on six stages, 50 food and drink booths, and midnight fireworks.
Why: Go with the flow.
When: Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Where: S. Alamo St., b/t Market & Durango Sts., San Antonio (210-212-8423).

New Year’s Eve Masquerade Carnivale
What: All kinds of performances (high-wire acts, stilt walkers, and fire-eaters) come together for one night only.
Why: You can’t mask your excitement.
When: Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Downtown, b/t Anthony & Durango Sts., El Paso (915-351-1191).

Twilight Flyer
What: Ride the rails through the Hill Country Old Hollywood style while dining on a gourmet buffet with open bar and listening to a Frank Sinatra impersonator.
Why: Big wheels keep on turning.
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: Departs from Austin’s Cedar Park. Directions online at austinsteamtrain.org or call 512-477-8468.