The Guide takes you through the many ways in which you can usher in 2011 in and around town. get the party started we say

New years, desi style
Head to this king size version of Radio One Desi Grooves this New Year's. Witness a performance by the retro/ cover band Second Hand, rock to Bollywood hits by DJ Jasmeet and watch a high energy performance by Dubai troupe Broadway Exotica and DJ Jeff.



At: Clarks Exotica, New Airport Road
On: December 31, 8 pm
Call: 96111 91159
For: Couple Rs 4,000, Female stag Rs 2,500, Male Stag Rs 3,000, Kids Rs 750

Kids can party too
Here's where kids can head to this New Year for an exclusive party. Begin the year with a fancy dress competition, paper dance, traditional cake cutting and many games for children. The Kids Carnival is open to children is two age groups, 4 to 7 years and 8 to 12 years respectively.

At: Reliance TimeOut, Cunningham Road, Mantri Mall and JP Nagar
On: January 1, 4 pm
Call: 4128 6025
For: Rs 150 per child