Ball Drop at the Times Square Arts Center

by Village Voice

December 22, 2010

Enjoy seven hours of an all-you-can drink bar, rotating DJs, and the opportunity to go outside and be part of the ball drop festivities.

Fri., Dec. 31, 7 p.m., 2010

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