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1623-1 Various Miami Beach • South Florida FUN Section -Beach Buzz Page 1 of 4 OGENIIRT\TE. I Si `t k. Best Ocean Drive Contests& Home nts Suggestions Galleries Tickets Dining Hotels Night Clubs Browse IAN FOOD The New Year's Buzz ONLY AMA A Nippy New Year's At Nikki's CAN MAKE By Jenny Esquijarosa Burrrr! The one thing my frozen lips were able to mumble as I stood in the sand of Nikki Beach Club wearing cutest stilettos and the warmest fury coat. (Note to self: Sand, stilettos, and 30 degree weather not a winning fashion combo.) On the eve of the last day of 2000, Ocean Drive magazine and Nikki Beach Club teamed up in an extraordinary effort to celebrate a spectacular New Year with drinks. food, fireworks, and portable heaters. Despite the frigid temperature, the crowd poured on to the seashore ringing in 2001 in chic fashion and unforgettable style. Although my fingers and toes were in deep-freeze mode, the stereo-typical model girls and boys were outfitted in simple dental floss ensembles most likely conceived by Donatella or Giorgio. Maintaining their bodies warm with vodka tonics and Marlboro lights was the winning strategy established on an evening such as this. As the clock struck midnight, the masses gathered on the make shift dance floor for the count down, as the traditional Times Square ball dropped on the large screen placed directly on the beach, onlookefs raised their frozen glasses and cheered with delight. After the stroke of midnight, the celebration of the mass retreated to the nearest bar and a warm huddle near the dance floor. All and all, the chilly weather was not enough to put a damper on this New Year's fete. Space Rings In A New Year By Jessica Rodriguez What better way to bring in the New Year, and argumentatively the first year of the millennium, then attending a celebration at the hottest club in downtown, Club Space. Full beyond capacity. and blowing up with phenomenal music from 15 DJ's including resident DJ Edgar V., Stefan Luke. Radimus, Oscar G., Michael Storm, Evano Bellini, and many more, Club Space was a little oven of overjoyed bodies. http://www.oceandnve.com/tiinibeadli buzzy chin I 1/i/01 1 . • South Florida FUN Section -Beach Buzz Page 2 of 4 5 ure avert ereepeu rowaru rniunignr we screens cnanyeu morn rippy visuals to the live broadcast of Time Square. Although the midnight countdown was not voiced over the system, the crowd oasted 2001 as the nitrous oxide began to fall while Edgar V played none other but the ever so famous New Year's song •uld Lang Syne. Decked out with horns. noisemakers, and 2001 .lasses, the masses in all four rooms went absolutely wild as onfetti fell from the ceiling and people were lit sparklers in the IP areas. his was Club Space's first time celebrating New Year's and hat a success it was. The turnout was astonishing' • nd The Party Continued (Space A fterhours) By Jenny Esquijarosa •lthough Club Space in Downtown Miami did not have a huge elebrity presence this New Year's Eve weekend, the turnout .lone was well worth mentioning! Making my arrival at 4 AM, soot-staff was well aware that the mad rush had yet to take place. With over 6.000 people making their way in and out the Narehouse doors, the staff and management team was more han ready for such a massive cattle call. Being an after hours virgin (usually giving in around 6 AM), I •ecided to venture to the land of the"late fighters" and keep soing till the afternoon (2:30 PM to be exact!). As beautiful model types and rival club staff rolled in near sunrise, the music ransformed from Latin beats to house and trance. Finding the -nergy to continue never appeared to be an issue as hundreds .f partygoers made their way to the patio in order to welcome he morning. From a dancing girl in a butterfly tulle skirts, to a king and queen holding court near the DJ booth. the crowd was. o say the least, well-rounded. atching the dawn of a new day-break over downtown Miami, Club Space continued to roar with indulgence and I realized that sipping champagne in the morning sun is DEFINANTLY the •erfect way to begin 2001! Lush New Year at Level. By Debra Espinosa he true Millennium was brought in with a bang at Level nightclub this Sunday, December 31st. For the third time this ear the entire club was transformed into a picture of pure 1970's decadence and indulgence at their themed New Years Eve party, Level 2054: A Tribute to Studio. The crowd was •lamorous, the staff was hyped, and the rooms were bumping he beats of Disco. House, and Hip-Hop all night long. This was he ultimate New Years bash. he highlight of the event was the decor of the club. The main oom could have easily been mistaken for the actual Studio 54 in the days of Disco. The walls were adorned with glitter and http://www.oceandnve.comitunTheach_buzz2.cim I I.'I/0 I • South Florida FUN Section - Beach Bn77 Page 3 of 4 .lam, which set off the live dancers on stage presenting -nsembles to such Disco hits as "Stayin' Alive." The other ooms were also gleaming with the feeling of extravagance and lair. he staff played their part of Disco dolls; all dressed up or down o match the overall attitude of the entire evening. The crowd filled the rooms of Level with excitement and glamour for the New Year; however, not many fulfilled the role of CE70's disco hic by dressing to match the theme. Overall the night was a success except for the amount of people ithin the club. The venue was oversold to the point of trampling -nd mob melee. The rooms became uncomfortably crammed -nd walking from room to room became a mission to survive the rush of the crowd. Complaints were heard from those at VIP ables of the negligence of the bouncers to keep non-paying ustomers out of their area. hese mishaps could have dampened the evening but the .tmosphere was so electric that nothing could have hindered he overall mood. The night was filled with glitter, glamour, and •orgeous people, which all came together to make this New ear's a night to remember and repeat. Tantra Tantalizes the New Year By: Debra Espinosa New Year's at the plush and exotic restaurant Tantra was rung in with the elegance and the fervor that is hard to find on such a ighly publicized night. The small and cozy venue was ransformed into a scene out of a quaint Middle Eastern restaurant with its perfectly set decor and lighting. The staff was here to please its patrons and assist everyone's New Year's antasy. New Year's at Tantra was a seductive and steamy -vening filled with desires and fulfillment. he staff made sure that the New Years revelers were omfortable and joyful to bring in the Millennium. The door staff as cheery despite the bitter cold and exuded the feeling of fun -nd fancy to its patrons. The General Manager, Terry. added to he evening with his charm and overaU concern with hosting the perfect party. Along with the bartenders who catered to the -very need of the partygoers. he ambiance matched the evening in setting a relaxed, steamy, and joyous atmosphere. Flavored smoke filled the room ith the aromas of fruits and spices as the dim lights with a hint •f deep red beamed to match the seductive house music that as pumping throughout the restaurant. antra hosted a classy yet risque New Year's Eve party, which pleased the customers in fulfilling their every fantasy. mnesia By Michael Benmeleh http://www.oceandnve.com/tun/beach buzz2.ctm I I I;U I South Florida FUN Section - Beach Bu77 Page 4 of 4 If there was one party that heated up Miami's New Years celebrations; it definitely took place in the massive outdoor/indoor club Amnesia. The atmosphere throughout the night was electric with the help of a young, hip crowd mainly made up of college students. It seemed almost like spring break had invaded Amnesia except for the one factor that made the night a little more interesting. the cold. Ladies inside the club felt the cold. but decided against conservative attire and showed off every bit of skin possible. (Meaning there was a little more than eye candy to see!) The mix of hip-hop music kept the masses on the main dance floors all night long. Trance music took over the VIP room, which one may think was for"Very Important People", but in reality, it was quite impossible to move around in due to the hoards of people that inhabited the room. At the strike of midnight a large TV screen displayed the ball drop on Times Square, which pretty much signified more of a reason to party your ass off like ex-MTV VJ, Pauley Shore, which word has was pretty busy with some ladies in the back room. Model James King was also in attendance hosting the event. minus boyfriend Kid Rock. The New Year's festivity went on till the dawn, and while some were too cold to stick around and enjoy the craziness in the club, others just took intoxication to another level (the bartenders were very gracious when it came to alcohol servings) and made it a night to remember, or should I say try to remember. 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