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We were very busy this year, lots of work, lots of traveling, lots of carrying, lots of partying and lots of handling things! — it was truly a great year for GAYLETTER, we even managed to publish our first GAYLETTER Book (our biannual publication). We seriously couldn’t have done it without your support, that’s why we thought the least we could do is give you our last treat for the year.

Since we all know you love procrastinating and have not made plans for the last evening of 2014, here’s our extensive list of what you can and should do this New Year’s Eve. Your lovely GAYLETTER family have gathered this list for you with lots of love. Happy 2015 bitches…

SHADE: 2084 NEW YEAR’S EVE
The shadiest bitch in town, Ladyfag, and her super sweet partner Seva (who are we kidding, he’s no stranger to the dark arts of Shade) are back with a New Year’s Eve extravaganza. It’s the last night of 2084 and it’s time for us all to celebrate the coming 2085 — that means wear white or your best futuristic looks and be prepared to dance. Held in an undisclosed space in Brooklyn this is our top pick for NYE. See you there!
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NEW YEARS EVE AT GILDED AGE

This party is presented by the store Gilded Age and organized by three of the sweetest boys, Max Ryder, Paul Musial and Paul Iacono. It’s also the sweetest idea. Basically they are cleaning out this store space and going to throw a BYOB party and play music. As Max puts it “no cover, no rules, like a big house party…NYE is so expensive everywhere so we wanted a place people could go that’s free, has good vibes and no requires no ID” This sounds great, you can swing by with a few bottles, joints and friends and pre-party before you head out for the night.

FREE, 10:00PM, GILDED AGE, 224 FRONT ST. NY, NY.

BATHSALTS NYE: NO RULES, JUST RIGHT!!!
Here’s an NYE party that starts early, is cheap (only $5 bucks) and “features some of your favorite friends.” Who are these friends? Well there’s Macy Rodman, Severely Mane, Kimberly Clark, Avery Noyes, Brik Olson, Dirty Looks‘ Bradford Nordeen, Jack + Tristan, Lady Simon, Mary Jo Cameltoe, Wren Britton, Visuals by Yom TV & Derek Mega. Forget Molly this NYE, it’s all about the Bathsalts.
$5, 9:30PM-4:00AM, LEFTFIELD, 87 LUDLOW, NY, NY.

NEW YEARS EVE AT EASTERNBLOC

Sometimes the best way to celebrate the new year is at your favorite local bar — EasternBloc has been our favorite for a while now, it’s just so easy, so friendly, and it’s best when the sexy Darren (one of the owners, who’s also hosting the party) is there, he always makes sure we get drunk. For this NYE Frankie Sharp will be taking over this venue to make it a more special and an unforgettable night. He’s gonna be DJing along with Lol’ Kim, with midnight performances by Stephanie Stone and Chris Harder. Other hosts for the night are Marcus Isaacs, Lexi Thomas, Manicure Versace and Kimberly Labeija. We heard there will be naked people there and you are encourage to touch them. Yasssss!

$5, 10:00PM-4:00AM, EASTERNBLOC, 505 EAST 5TH ST. NY, NY.

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2015: MUSEUM OF SEX!
There is a lot going on at this “decadent debaucherous evening” at the Museum of Sex. There’s 4 Exhibits, a Boobs Bouncy Castle, Fun Land Maze, Carnival Style Games, Penis Rock Climbing Wall, ClubLand Dance Floor, installations and music by a bunch of people including GAYLETTER favorite Tyler Stone. There’s also performances by Show Jonte and Soigne Deluxe, plus condoms, sex toys and lube as far as the eye can see.
$50, 9:00PM-4:00AM, MUSEUM OF SEX, 233 5th AVE. NY. NY.

NEW YEARS EVE 2015 AT HORSESHOE
This event is brought to you by Brandon Voss and Patrick Duffy at the amazing space The Diamond Horseshoe. Expect a night full of ‘D’ — just how we like it “Dinner – Drinks, Dancing, Decadence…” If you haven’t been to this space, that’s enough of a reason to spend your NYE there — it’s surreal, grand, dramatic. Expect a live orchestra, theatrics by the cast of the Queen of The Night, art by Darrell Thorne and a special performance by Nomi Ruiz. Black tie is required — this shit sounds chic!
$125, DINNER AT 8:00PM, PARTY AT 10:00PM, THE DIAMOND HORSESHOE, 235 W 46TH ST. NY, NY. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS.

NEW YEAR’S EVE MASQUERADE PARTY
This is an annual Masquerade “Black-Tie” party that’s gonna be held in a private 2-story space called Magic Panda on Mulberry St. There’s also an 8:00PM pre-party dinner with Italian food. We have no idea of the prices, but if you are interested in throwing your money around email them for reservations: tommy@NYCult.com. This party is hosted by a whole bunch of NYC peeps including Travis Bass, Nima Garos, Tommy Saleh (NYCult), Deevee Kashi, Adam Katz Sinding, Eugene Rabkin, Sophia Lamar, Miles Langford, Katie Gallagher, Dylan Hales and more. Music is by DJs Ryan Dusheiko, Keiichiro Nakajima, Grier Newlin and some other surprise performers. Fine!
CONFIRMED ADMISSION WITH RSVP TO rsvp@NYCult.com

NEW YEAR’S EVE, GOODBYE GLASSLANDS
Glasslands, the iconic Brooklyn space, is closing. Sad face. Tomorrow night is your last chance to experience the awesome space before it’s gone. We suggest you do it in style. $50 gets you an open vodka bar for the night while you enjoy performances by very special, super secret surprise guests. Shed a tear then have another vodka soda. Bye Felicia.
$50, 8:00PM, GLASSLANDS GALLERY, 289 KENT AVE. BK, NY.

CHERRYBOMB NYE & AFTERHOURS
Pictureplane, Contessa Stuto, Cuntmafia, Cakes Da killa, Byrell the Great, Ynfynyt Scroll, Emoney, Barf troop, Edward Askew, Enasni Leber, Wc Kids, Franceslia, Misfit Marti, Neightsayz, BurymeinBrooklyn, #Afterz, Blu Jemz, Jigsaw (UK), Calco, Monikrr, The magick report, the iLLUZION. If those names don’t make you want to go, then nothing will!
$10 Before 1:00AM, 7:00PM-LATE, THE FLAT, 308 HOOPER, BK

DIENASTY PRESENTS: PARIS* NEW YEARS EVE AT ONE LAST SHAG
One Last Shag in Brooklyn is celebrating NYE by celebrating the one and only Paris Hilton (sure, why not?). There’s music by Pictureplane (DJ Set), Sparber, JX Cannon and Dick Owens. This is a really fun neighborhood bar with some of the tastiest frozen margaritas in NYC. I’ll let Paris have the last word with this one: “There’s nobody in the world like me. I think every decade has an iconic blonde, like Marilyn Monroe or Princess Diana and, right now, I’m that icon.” Thank god Kim Kardashian has dark hair, lol.
$10 Before Midnight. 9:00PM-4:00AM, ONE LAST SHAG, 348 FRANKLIN AVE. BK, NY.

BPM’S FIRST LIGHT DANCE PARTY
If you are aspiring to be a Hell’s Kitchen queen in 2015 or simply want to be in the company of them, this is the event for you. “Gay New York’s largest club,” XL, hosts this Hell’s Kitchen New Years Eve party from 2:00 am to 9:00am. With DJs Tony Moran and Serving Ovahness on the main floor and DJ Steve Sidewalk in the lounge. Don’t forget your poppers and PREP.
$40+, 2:00AM-9:00AM, CLUB XL 516 W. 42ND St. NY, NY.

CUBANA SOCIAL’S NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL

The 5th annual Cubana Social New Year’s Eve Ball with live Afro-Cubana Salsa Quartet and DJ Rio Bamba starts at 11pm and goes til sunrise. If you want to get into the Cubana mood early there’s a 4 course dinner option at $65 per person including event ticket, 5-course meal and 3 hour open bar from 11:30-3:30. Regular admission is $25 and includes a champagne toast and 1 drink.

$65, 11:00PM – SUNRISE, CUBANA SOCIAL, 70 NORTH 6TH ST. BK, NY.

DISCLOSURE PRESENTS WILD LIFE NEW YEARS EVE 
For all the gaybies out there looking for an 18+ event, this one’s for you. Featuring the stars of 2013, Disclosure and a host of other electronic music artists, this event is sure to be as big as the hudson river side venue. Claude Vonstroke, Dusky, Ten Walls, Kyle Hall and Isaac Tichauer round out the night that’s sure to be full of feel good electro-pop. For the record, despite it’s pier location this event will probably not host any 1970s era pier cruise(ships) so remember to keep it in your pants while you ogle the legions of Justin Bieber look-a-likes.
$105+, 8:00PM-9:00AM, PIER 94, 711 12TH AVE. NY, NY.

HOT RABBIT + MISSTER! PRESENT…GLITTER BANG!
The great thing about a NYE party is Bushwick is that you can avoid the throng of drunk white girls and bros that populate most parts of the city on Dec 31st. Glitter Bang takes place at Lot 45. There’s music by Amber Valentine, Bonnie Danger and Roze Royze. Food is served till 2AM, there’s go-go dancers. Best of all is the free champagne toast at midnight. Hooray!
$15 in advance, $20 at door, 9PM-4AM, LOT 45 BUSHWICK, 411 TROUTMAN ST, BK, NY.