Visit www.richssandiego.com for more information on Rich’s Black & White Ball.

Visit www.universalhillcrest.com for more information on Universal’s Original SIN Party.

Visit www.mosuniverse.com for more information on Urban Mo’s Red Drag-On Party and the New Years Eve Dreamgirls Revue.

Visit www.bourbonstreetsd.com for more information on Bourbon Street’s New Year’s Eve giveaways and party.

Visit www.myspace.com/numbersSD for more information on Numbers’ New Year’s Eve party.

Visit www.nightaccess.com for more information on the Keating Hotel’s New Year’s Eve party.

For all the dish, visit www.billymasters.com. Write Billy at billy@billymasters.com.

Sky Room, 1132 Prospect St., 800-451-0772

Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, 858-314-2000

Mandarin House, 2604 Fifth Ave., 619-232-1101

Vesuvio Gourmet, 3025 El Cajon Blvd., 619-282-7040

Caffé Carpe Diem, 3139 University Ave., 619-285-9780

Fondue Fusion and Bistro, 6110 Friars Road, 619-295-7792

Kirk Pfeiffer is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in rivate practice on University Avenue at Richmond Street in Hillcrest. He can be reached at 619-339-9980.

E-World Recyclers will host a free electronic waste disposal day on Saturday Jan. 3, 2009, at the E-World Recyclers facility in Vista. All electronic products such as computers, fax machines, television sets are welcome. No hazardous waste or large household appliances such as refrigerators will be accepted. The free electronic waste disposal will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. E-World Recyclers is located at 2480 Ash St. Vista, Ca 92081. For more information, call at 760-599-0888, e-mail customerservice@eworldrecyclers.com, or visit www.eworldrecyclers.com.

Invites community to upcoming Info Night

The Gay Men’s Chorus of San Diego will soon kick off its 17th Season of Singing Out with an Info Night that will take place on Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, beginning at 7 p.m. Info Night is dedicated to welcoming potential new members and will take place at GMCSD’s regular rehearsal space inside the University Christian Church, located across the street from the post office in Hillcrest and DMV at 3900 Cleveland Ave.

Those who attend Info Night will have the opportunity to learn even more about the Gay Men’s Chorus, meet current members, and hear samples of GMCSD’s sound. The evening will also feature food and fun, prizes and surprises. Those who cannot attend Info Night can also contact GMCSD about auditioning at a later date.

For more information about the GMCSD, visit www.gmcsd.com or call 619-57-GMCSD.

‘Xanadu’ Year’s Eve: The community is invited to roll into 2009 with a special performance and dance party at La Jolla Playhouse on New Year’s Eve.

The theater will host XanaDU Year’s Eve! a special New Year’s Eve event to celebrate the run of its musical comedy Xanadu and the beginning of a new year on Dec. 31.

The performance and dance party will run from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Mandell Weiss Theatre and the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre at La Jolla Playhouse.

Ticket prices are $200, $300 and $400. Gold Circle tickets include premiere seating, valet parking and an exclusive Xanadu souvenir gift. An exclusive pre–performance dinner with the artistic director is also offered. For more information, visit

Lamb’s Players Festival of Christmas: ‘Angel’s Arms’

Lamb’s Players Festival of Christmas: Angel’s Arms plays through Sunday, Dec. 28, at Lamb’s Players Theatre in Coronado. Shows Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; matinees Saturday at 4 and Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets, call 619-437-0600 or visit www.lambsplayers.org.

‘A Christmas Carol’: The Cygnet Theatre Company will present Chares Dickens’ A Christmas Carol adapted and directed by Sean Murray. The performance will take place through Sunday, Dec. 28, at the newly renovated Old Town Theatre in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Tickets are as low as $22. Half-price tickets are available for kids under 12 years old. For more information, call 619-337-1525 or visit www.cygnettheatre.com.

‘A Tuna Christmas’

A Tuna Christmas plays through Sunday, Dec. 28 at Compass Theatre. Shows Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m.; matinees Saturday at 4 and Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets, call 619-688-9210 or visit www.compasstheatre.com.

Rock-Step: Lee from Kicker’s will teach a combination of two-step, waltz, shadow, and shuffle for everyone regardless of skill level. No partner necessary, just bring your sweet self, a willingness to learn and have fun in a community of dancers embracing the values of inclusiveness, respect, and good ol’ country kindness and hospitality! The Intro to Two-Step class is from 6:30-7 p.m., Intermediate Spins & Turns from 7-8 p.m., and East Coast Swing from 8-8:30 p.m. Wear comfortable clothes and leather or leather-like soles. The classes take place in The Center’s auditorium located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. No RSVP required and a $5 donation is requested.

Holiday of Lights: The Holiday of Lights at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is a spectacular drive-through light show with more than 400 crowd-pleasing, family-oriented displays, accompanied by holiday tunes. Tickets are $14 per car for up to five people, and $19 per car for six people or more. The Holiday of Lights runs Sunday through Thursday from 5:30-10 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30-11 p.m. For more information, call 858-793-5555 or visit www.holidayoflights.com.

Dreamgirls New Year’s Eve Revue: Spend Christmas Eve like no other when Urban Mo’s presents Southern California’s finest in female impersonation with the Dreamgirls Christmas Revue starring Chad Michaels. The production always promises remarkable entertainment blending celebrity impersonation, comedy, dance and the pure drama that only the Dremgirls can deliver. The special holiday show and evening of illusions will leave you uplifted and wanting more. The show starts at 8 p.m. and there is a $10 cover. DJ Lauren will be on the turntables spinning into Christmas morning. Urban Mo’s is located at 308 University Ave. 619-491-0400. www.urbanmos.com.

Skating by the Sea: Grab a scarf and mittens, rent a pair of skates for $5 and glide away during daily skating sessions, which run every afternoon from 2-5 p.m. and every evening from 6-9 p.m. Additional sessions happen on weekends and holidays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. From Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 to Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 all three skating sessions will be offered daily. Cost for a three-hour session is $20 for adults, $15 for children 10 and younger. Two-hour session is $15 for adults and $10 for children 10 and younger. A portion of skating proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego. For more information on the Hotel del Coronado’s Skating by the Sea, visit www.hoteldel.com/holidays.aspx#SKATINGBYTHESEA.