Tickets on Sale for Mini Cooper Countdown, Chicagos Premier New Years Eve Party

Mini Cooper Countdown is a Chicago New Year's Eve party at the new River East Arts Center, sponsored by LPYP, Bill Jacobs Mini, SKYY Vodka, and Miller. A convertible will be given away at the end of the evening.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) December 12, 2004 -- LPYP, Bill Jacobs MINI of Naperville, SKYY Vodka and Miller Beer announced the launch of The Mini Cooper Countdown 2005, Chicagos premier New Years Eve party. The party takes place this New Years Eve at the dazzling new 40,000 sq. foot River East Art Center, featuring a young, vibrant crowd of 1,500, world-class art, fabulous entertainment, sumptuous cuisine, top-shelf drinks, and a chance to drive away in a brand new MINI Cooper Convertible.

Highlights of the event include: World-Class Art: Paintings and sculptures from around the globe all under one roof. Be among the first to visit Lora D. Art Gallery, Inspire Fine Art and Ogilvie/Pertl Gallery. Meet the artists in person!

International Cuisine: International hors d'oeuvres, including small plates from Wave, Dragonfly, La Vita, Flat Top Grill, Fresh Choice, Four Farthings, Jake Melnicks, Sausalito Restaurant and more.

Delicious Drinks: Open Bar from 9 p.m. -- 1:00 a.m., including a holiday-themed martini list from SKYY Vodka, fine wines from Robert Mondavi, and beer from Miller.

VIP Treatment: Champagne, premium caviar from Robert Collins Caviar and exclusive giveaways in our VIP gallery.

Sumptuous Deserts: Chocolate Gallery, including rich, delicious deserts from The Cocoa Room, chocolate martinis from SKYY, cakes and pies from Sara Lee and more.

Top-notch Entertainment: Retro tunes by DJ Ray, jazz delights from Two Strung Out, In Line 6 live in the atrium and more.

Grand Giveaways: Get a 1 in 1500 chance to win a 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible, plane tickets and more. Winner announced after midnight.

For more information on the event visit www.chicagonewyear.com. Tickets for the event, including VIP passes, can be purchased online through Ticketweb at http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=chicago&query=schedule&venue=rivereastart&REFID=CMP

Group ticket sales are available by calling (312) 642-5097.

About LPYP

Cultivating a loyal and active group of professionals since 1995, LPYP is a social membership program founded in August 1995. With over 10,000 members, the group organizes and promotes Chicagos premier social gatherings, as well as offering members special offers at selected sponsor locations, cultural institutions, restaurants, and theaters. Visit them online at http://www.lp-yp.com

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