Each New Year's Day brings fresh starts and second chances fueled by champagne and fireworks, kisses at midnight, and all kinds of resolutions. The year stretches out before us, and in it we imagine all sorts of impossibly wonderful things happening. But first: parties, and that requisite champagne! Here's a comprehensive list of Rochester's New Year's celebrations to help you ring in 2010. All events take place on Thursday, December 31.

Abilene Bar & Lounge (153 Liberty Pole Way) New Year's Eve Open House. Hors d'oeuvres, drink specials. Noon-9 p.m. Free. 232-3230, abilenebarandlounge.com.

A-Pub Live (6 Lawrence St.) New Year's Eve with live music by Something Else. 10 p.m. $3. 262-2063, myspace.com/apublive.

Argyle Grill at Eagle Vale (4344 Nine Mile Point Rd, Fairport) New Year's Eve Party with live music by Wild Horses (Rolling Stones cover band). 9 p.m. Free. 377-5200 x 3, eaglevale.com.

ARTISANworks (565 Blossom Rd.) New Year's Eve and 10th birthday party. Fine dining, live music, champagne toast at midnight, and creative features including handwriting analysis. 8:30 p.m. $194.40/couple. Reservations required. 288-7170, artisanworks.net.

Bachelor Forum (670 University Ave.) New Year's Eve party. Champagne toast at midnight. Open til 4 a.m. 271-8930, bachelor4m.com.

Bamba Bistro (282 Alexander St.) New Year's Eve Dinner. Six appetizers and six entrees to choose from. No set prices, seating at all times. 244-8680, bambabistro.com.

Beale Street Cafe (689 South Ave.) New Year's Eve Party with live blues music by Luka Foresta and The Electro Kings. Free bomber shots at midnight, hats, noisemakers, and more. 8 p.m. Free. 271-4650.

Bistro 135 (135 W. Commercial St., East Rochester) New Year's Eve with Jon Seiger and Hard Logic. 5:30 & 9 p.m. 662-5555, bistro135.net.

Blackfriars Theatre (795 E Main St.) "The Musical of Musicals - The Musical!" Shows at 7 & 10 p.m. $40, includes elaborate dessert reception. 454-1260, blackfriars.org.

Blue Room (293 Alexander St.) Party hats, noisemakers, DJ's. Special guest Willie Lumps. Champagne toast at midnight, hors d'oeuvres. Free. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. 730-5985.

Brown Hound Bistro (6459 Route 64, Naples) New Year's Eve Dinner. Five-course meal with choice of Beef Wellington, shrimp and scallops, sweet potato, walnut and raisin ravioli, or Bistro duck breast. $60/person. 5-9 p.m. 374-9771, brownhoundbistro.com.

Bug Jar (219 Monroe Ave.) "Happy New Years!" An Evening with Walri, The Doctors Fox, Auld Lang Syne, and more. Champagne toast at midnight. $10. 9 p.m. 454-2966, bugjar.com.

California Brew Haus (402 W. Ridge Rd.) New Year's Eve with Boneyard, Sixpin Rainline. 9:30 p.m. 621-1480.

Carey Lake Victorian Party House (959 Penfield Rd., Macedon) New Year's Eve Extravaganza. Live entertainment by Hollywood Al & The Mix, hats and noisemakers, champagne toast at midnight, special New Year's Eve menu. $5 cover at the door. 315-986-1936, careylake.com.

Chocolate and Vines (757 University Ave.) New Year's Eve prix-fixe menu of wines paired with cheeses and desserts, champagne special, more. 340-6362.

City of Rochester (Outside the Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Main Street) Big Wish Fire Ceremony and ground fireworks display at 9:30 p.m., aerial fireworks display at 10 p.m. cityofrochester.gov.

The Comedy Club (2235 Empire Blvd.) New Year's Eve Blast. Comedy/buffet/party special featuring "Gemini," a comic, magician, and ventriloquist. Champagne toast, drink specials. 7 p.m. $40. 671-9080, thecomedyclub.us.

Dewey's (1380 Lyell Ave.) New Year's Eve Party. Munchies and drink specials. Free. 254-4707.

Dinosaur BBQ (99 Court St.) New Year's Eve celebration with Joe Beard and Steve Grills. Free. 9 p.m. 325-7090, dinosaurbarbque.com.

Diplomat Banquet Center (1 Diplomat Way) New Year's Eve featuring Ruby Shooz. Open bar, deluxe buffet, hats and noisemakers, champagne toast at midnight, continental breakfast. 8 p.m. $49.95/person. 647-1566, diplomatbanquetctr.com.

Distillery (Mt. Hope, Greece, Brighton) Half-price appetizers, champagne specials, prizes, ball-drop in high-def, more. Open til 1 a.m. 271-4105, thedistillery.com.

Dome Center (2695 E Henrietta Rd) Family New Year's Eve Celebration. 6-10 p.m. $4. 359-2540, townofhenrietta.org.

Downstairs Cabaret Theatre (20 Windsor St.) Cindy Miller's "I've Got the Music in Me," 2 p.m., $30, includes show, snacks, prizes | "Cooking with the Calamari Sisters: Mangia Italiano!" 5:30 p.m., $50, includes show, Italian-themed dinner with dessert, prize drawings. Second show at 9:30 p.m., $60, includes all the above plus party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. | 325-4370, downstairscabaret.com.

Downstairs Cabaret Theatre Center (540 E. Main St.) Marc Salem's "Mindgames," 4 p.m., $50, includes show, snacks, desserts, prizes. Second show at 7:30 p.m., $60. | "Swing for Victory," 9:45 p.m., $60, includes show, desserts, prizes, champagne toast at midnight. | 325-4370, downstairscabaret.com.

Dryden Theatre at the George Eastman House (900 East Ave.) New Year's Eve Fun. 2 & 7 p.m.: "A Night at the Stooge-eum," Three Stooges movies | 3:30 & 8:30 p.m.: "A Night at the Opera," Marx Bros. film. | $5-$7. 271-3361, dryden.eastman.org.

Dub Land Underground (315 Alexander St.) New Year's Eve Party with DJ Ease. Open bar 10 p.m.-midnight. $25. 232-7550.

Edibles (704 University Ave.) Special five-course New Year's Eve menu. $45. 271-4910, ediblesrochester.com.

The German House (315 Gregory St.) "Swing in the New Year" with The Isotopes, Filthy Funk, Rochester Swing Dance Network. Appetizer buffet, dessert buffet, cash bar. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $20-$25. savorourflavor.com.

Geva Theatre (75 Woodbury Blvd.) "New Year's Eve Mainstage Spectacular: One Night, Two Shows, a Hell of a Party." Live music, comedy, prizes, cash bar, champagne toast at midnight, after-show dance party, more. 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. $15-$20. 232-GEVA, gevacomedyimprov.org.

Havana Moe's Lounge (125 East Ave.) New Year's Eve Show with Teressa Wilcox. 8 p.m. Free. 325-1030.

The Inn on Broadway (26 Broadway St.) "An Elegant New Year." Overnight accommodations, two four-course meals, in-room champagne breakfast buffet, more. 2 p.m. Packages start at $319. 232-3595.

Italian American Community Center (150 Frank DeMino Way) New Year's Eve Party. Dinner buffet, live music. 6:30 p.m. $20-$68. 594-8882, iaccrochester.org.

J.D. Oxford's Pub (636 Monroe Ave.) New Year's Eve Special. Drinks, full buffet, hats, noisemakers, midnight toast. $30. 256-0580.

Jewish Community Center (1200 Edgewood Ave.) Unleashed Comedy Improv 9 p.m., $5-$8 | "Welcome to the Neighborhood" 6 & 9 p.m. $16-$22. 461-2000 x 235, jccrochester.org.

Joey's (561 E. Main St.) Champagne toast at midnight, drink specials. Free. 325-9223.

Johnny's Irish Pub (1382 Culver Rd.) New Year's Eve with Acoustic Brew. 9 p.m. Free. 224-0990, johnnysirishpub.com.

The Jukebox (5435 W. Ridge Rd.) New Year's Eve Blowout. Hats, noisemakers, champagne toast at midnight. Live music by Fuze. Free. 352-4505, myspace.com/thejukeboxny.

The Keg (315 Gregory St.) New Year's Eve party with live music by AudioInFlux and SubSoil. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 442-6880.

The Landing Bar & Grille (30 Fairport Village Landing) New Year's Eve Party, live music by Slightly Better than Bad. 10 p.m. 425-7490, thelandingbarandgrille.com.

Lovin' Cup (300 Park Point Dr.) New Year's Eve Bash, live music by Old School. Special menu, champagne toast at midnight, fun and dancing. 9 p.m. 292-9940, lovincup.com.

Lux Lounge (666 South Ave.) Games and prizes, drink specials, champagne toast at midnight, and "hats and noisy things." Free. 9 p.m. 232-9030, lux666.com.

Manhattan Square Park (353 Court St.) New Year's Eve ice skating. Music by Beal's Rock and Roll Revue, festive lighting, refreshments. 6 p.m. & 9-11 p.m. Free. 428-7541.

Mario's Italian Steakhouse (2740 Monroe Ave.) New Year's Eve four-course prix-fixe dinner. $39.95. 271-1111, 2711111.com.

Muther's (40 S. Union St.) New Year's Fashion Eleganza Extravaganza. Drag performances by the Muther's cast. 9 p.m. $5. 325-6216, clubmuthers.com.

Nazareth College Arts Center (4245 East Ave.) New Year's Eve Celebration with The Capitol Steps: "Obama Mia!" Non-partisan political satire, champagne, noisemakers, and live music by the Steve Greene Trio. 6:30 & 10 p.m. NOTE: 6:30 performance is sold out. $45-$75. 389-2170, naz.edu/artscenter.

Nick's Sea Breeze Inn (4581 Culver Rd.) New Year's Eve dinner, 4-11 p.m. Champagne toast at midnight, hats and noisemakers, and live music by Jeff Elliott. 323-1950, nicksseabreezeinn.com.

NOLA's BBQ (4775 Lake Ave.) New Year's Eve Party with That 80's Hair Band. 10 p.m. Free. 663-3375, nolasweb.com.

O'Callaghan's Pub (470 Monroe Ave.) 4th Annual New Year's Eve White Party. Tapas, premium bar, champagne toast, desserts. Dress to impress. 8 p.m. $50. 271-7190.

The Old Toad (277 Alexander St.) New Year's Eve Beer Dinner. $40 with beer pairings, $35 without beer. Seatings between 6:30 and 9 p.m., by reservation only. | "Tenner Fest" starts at 10 p.m. Ten beer specials, three shots for $10, sample tray of 10-year-old scotches, and more. No cover. 232-2626, theoldtoad.com.

One (1 Ryan Alley) New Year's Eve Dinner and Party. Five-course dinner with seatings at 6, 8 & 10 p.m. $70. | Champagne toast at midnight, party favors, drink specials til 4 a.m. DJ Jestyr, Richie Salvaggio, Ed Santiago, DJ Flex. 546-1010, oneryan.com.

Panorama Nightclub & Sports Bar (730 Elmgrove Rd.) New Year's Eve party with DJ Drama. 10 p.m. Free. 247-2190.

Portofino Bistro & Bar (2171 W Henrietta Rd.) New Year's Eve dinner with special menu. Seatings at 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. 427-0410, portofinorochester.com.

Pub 511 (511 E Ridge Rd.) New Year's Eve Bash with EastCoast Connection. 8:30 p.m. Free. 266-9559.

The Rabbit Room (61 N Main St, Honeoye Falls) New Year's Eve Celebration. Five-course dinner, beer or wine paired with each course. $80. 6 or 9 p.m. Reservations required. 582-1830.

Radisson Hotel (120 E. Main St.) Five hours of open bar, midnight champagne toast, dinner, live entertainment by Smalltown and Rick De Lorenzo of Music Masters, party hats and noisemakers, overnight accommodations, continental breakfast. $220.10/couple. Party-only packages available. 546-6400, rochesternewyearseve.com.

Rochester Riverside Convention Center (123 E. Main St.) "Joey and Maria's New Year's Eve Comedy Wedding," interactive show, dinner, champagne toast, and Venetian sweets table at midnight. DJ and dancing. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $74.95. 865-4200, joeyandmaria.com.

The Roost (4853 W. Henrietta Rd.) New Year's Eve Dinner packages starting at $30, live music by Double Cross, champagne toast at midnight, DJ's. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. $15 cover starting at 7 p.m. 321-1170, roostcountry.org.

Salinger's (107 East Ave.) New Year's Eve Celebration til 2 a.m. Free. 546-6880.

Shawmut Pub (2275 Main St, Swain) Once in a "Blue Moon" New Year's Eve Party. Live entertainment by EZ Money, drink specials, door prizes. 9 p.m. 607-545-6511 x 3025.

Shooters Sports Bar & Grill (1226 Fairport Rd.) New Year's Eve Bash. Live music by Catch 22 and champagne toast at midnight. Free. 385-9777, shootersny.com.

Slammers Bar and Grill (4650 Dewey Ave.) New Year's Eve party. Midnight buffet and champagne toast. Live music by 7th Heaven and special guest. 9 p.m. 663-4455.

Staybridge Suites (1000 Genesee St.) Glitter & Glamour New Year's Eve Party. Food, DJ, dancing, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $50/person, $90/couple. 234-2119, rochesterjamaicanorg@yahoo.com.

Tandoor of India (376 Jefferson Rd.) New Year's Eve Lunch Buffet, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $14.95. | New Year's Eve Grand Buffet, 5:30-9:30 p.m. $24.95. Live music by Ry T. Carey and El Rojo Jazz. Belly dancers. 427-7080, tandoorofindia.com.

Tango Cafe Dance Studio (389 Gregory St.) New Year's Eve Salsa Party. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. 217-4930, tangocafedance.com.

Tap and Mallet (381 Gregory St.) New Year's Eve Beer social. Sample beers from a variety of breweries. Cheese and meat plates to complement the beers. Live music by Hinkley. Beer social tix $18, live entertainment only is free. 9 p.m. 473-0503, tapandmallet.com

Tapas 177 (177 St. Paul St.) New Year's Eve four-course dinner party followed by DJ dance party until 4 a.m. $65-$75 for dinner. No cover. Dinner seatings at 5:30, 7:30 & 9:30. 262-2090, tapas177.com.

Taylor's (3300 Monroe Ave.) Gala New Year's Eve Party. Hats, noisemakers, buffet, champagne toast at midnight. 8 p.m. $10. 381-3000, taylorsdisco.com.

Temple Bar & Grille (109 East Ave.) New Year's Eve karaoke party with King George. Hats, noisemakers, prizes, more. 9:30p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 232-6000, templebarrochester.com.

Tilt (444 Central Ave.) Tilt-A-Whirl 2010 Party. Three drag shows, free party favors, champagne toast at midnight, sandwiches at 2 a.m. 10 p.m.-4:30 a.m. $8/21+, $20/18-20. 232-8440, myspace.com/tiltniteclub.

Tipsy McStaggers (3685 W. Henrietta Rd.) Champagne toast at midnight, free noisemakers and hats, bobbing for beers, and live music from Industrial Blues Band. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. 334-8970, tipsy-mcstaggers.com.

Tribeca (233 Mill St.) New Year's Eve 2009: Black the Event. Gourmet buffet, drink specials, champagne toasts, confetti drop, DJ, more. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. $20. 232-1090, tribecavip.com.

Village Gate (274 N Goodman St., Suite D312) Village Idiots Comedy Improv presents its New Year's Eve Improv Elimination Micetro, with a Diet Coke and Mentos explosion at midnight. 8 & 10 p.m. $10. 797-9086, improvvip.com.

Virtu (284 Exchange Blvd.) New Year's Eve five-course dinner. $55/person,$105/couple. Seatings 5-10 p.m. Complimentary champagne toast at midnight. 454-6050.