Of course, what’s the best way to usher in 2010 than to paint the town red. We’ve gathered the hippiest dance spots to welcome the New Year with a bang!

Big Shebang at The Establishment

Featuring renowned masters of the deck–Manolet Dario and Nicky Jurado. For reservations, please call 502-7000 and 0917-8953332, email eventsandlifestylemanila@gmail.com or log on to www.establishment.com.ph.

Lokallooper.com’s Sunrise Annual 2010

Greet the first Sunrise of the New Year this Thursday, December 31, 11PM at TGIF, Bonifacio High Street. Featuring Electronic Mix Maestros–Manolet “Papi” Santos, Gutsy Au, Marie Garcia,Mark Nicosia,Jerome Cura,Yoshi Uy, Bing Reyes,Luke Orbos and Inkee Hidalgo.

The New Year Experience

With music by Funk Avy, Emil Angeles, and Martin Atayde. On Thursday, December 31, 9PM at Suite (Formerly Cuisine). For reservations, please call 0917-8807827 or 0917-7707326.

New Years Party @ Ascend

Join the Big Countdown at the main room with Hype Manila & DJ Shorty;at the International VIP Lounge with Jamir Brothers and at the Skye Affair with Vibe Entertainment and Kevin Cabanban.
For more inquiries, please text 0917-7775476 or email reserve@clubascend.com.

Happy Nu Vo Year

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2010 with…

It’s not everyday that you get the right chance to breakthrough on something. But if you were born in a famous lineage, that’s a whole different story.  The surname will eventually get you anywhere and of course, it’ll definitely ring a bell.  It will either hook you up with a significant big title role or have your instant niche in the glitzy industry; can you just ignore that once-in-a-lifetime break?  For our December cover girl, Maxine Eve Pimentel Eigenmann or simply Maxine, this is one helluva opportunity that she wouldn’t dare miss.

Perhaps, she’s really inclined to eventually join her other family members in the spotlight. Not that she was obliged to do so but she got interested along the way. Who wouldn’t be when you grew up with a throng of finest actors and actresses (from her grandparents, aunt, uncle, cousins and siblings) who are all looked up to by the whole industry?

“So far, I don’t feel pressured but I definitely look up to my Tita Cherie, Sid (my brother) and my Dad (Mark Gil)…

Every time I order from a fast food chain, the counter person would always ask me ” Sir, would you like to upsize your order?” This December, the Circuit team asks you ” Would you like to upsize your celebrations?”

We encourage you this holiday season to have an extra-large blast and upgrade your giving this month. Let’s make it more memorable than previous years. Do something different or unusual this season. You can lend a helping hand and allot some time to charity. Start now by being the “bigger person” who is more understanding and compassionate. Eventually, this exciting perspective will pave the way for bigger and brighter things to come.

But of course, you have to reward yourself too for all that effort. Be the person to jumpstart the merry activities amongst your friends and family. Be the first to give the presents or organize the Christmas parties or plan the long weekend holiday.

This issue, Circuit Breaker suggests gifts that would unleash the uniqueness for your dear loved ones. Flip out the Grid for a…