Make plans now to ring in the New Year on Catalina Island at the world-famous Casino Ballroom in Avalon. Make it a night to remember for the year many want to forget. Don your best party clothes and attend the classic 37th Annual New Year's Eve Gala at the grand Casino Ballroom on Catalina Island on Thursday, December 31st.

There's nothing like a dress-up event to celebrate the end of the year. Hark back to yesteryear and dance the night away to the big band music of "The Yachtsman" in the historic Casino. Watch the balloons drop at midnight while enjoying an elegant buffet dinner and dessert, champagne, party favors, and a bottle of specially engraved wine.  Book your reservations now and make it a special overnight event on the Island of Romance.

Dinner reservations will be accepted for 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30pm.  Guests arriving before their seating time may wait in the Marine Bar on the Mezzanine level, where beverages will be served. The buffet dinner will be available until approximately 9:15 PM.  Coat and tie is required; black tie is optional.

Entertainment throughout the evening will be provided by The Yachtsmen, featuring Big Band music from the 1930's, 40's, 50's & 60's.  A trio from the orchestra will play during the dinner hours, with the full orchestra performing from 9:00pm to 1:00am.

Tickets for the 2009 New Year's Eve Dinner Dance are $175 per person. A limited number of private tables for two are available for an additional charge of $50 per couple.

Reservations may be made by calling (310) 510-1520.  All reservation requests must be accompanied with full payment and will be confirmed by letter.  Payment may be in the form of cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, or American Express.