Megan Finnerty
azcentral.com
Dec. 21, 2007 09:57 AM

Iconic Phoenix nightclub Chez Nous hosts its grand opening at its new location on Grand Avenue on New Year's Eve.

Owner Amina Uben reopened the club "softly" in December, but New Year's Eve will mark the big "come one, come all" party. Entertainment will be provided by Roscoe Taylor's Motown Mania with Wild Bill Webb.

"Those guys have been ringing in the new year for 15 years (at Chez Nous), so they're good at it. It's going to be great," Uben said.

Chez Nous was located at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Indian School Road from 1963 until this fall, when it closed to make way for a new grocery store at the site. The original building was demolished, but Uben salvaged some items and is using them in the new location at 915 Grand Ave., Phoenix.

The smoke-stained, black-and-gold flocked wallpaper has been re-created. Outdoor awnings and signage will look familar, too.

The new location will have valet parking, tuxedoed wait staff and even a "cigarette girl."

An almost strictly volunteer army of regulars has been helping refurbish the new space since the old location closed. The address formerly housed Fat Cats rock and roll bar.

Details: 8 p.m. Dec. 31. 915 Grand Ave., Phoenix. $8 per person, $15 a couple. 602-266-7372. www.cheznouscentral.com. Complimentary champagne toast and party favors

December 31. Ring in the New Year at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix – Party to “The Groove Merchants” 10-piece horn band performing red-hot Rhythm & Blues, Motown & Soul Music. Enjoy Hors-D’Oeuvres, Cocktails, Dancing, Balloon Drop, and Champagne Toast. $89 in advance/person: $99 at door/person; $279 for Room-with-party Package single/double occupancy plus tax for one night stay or $289 for Room-with-party Package single/double occupancy plus tax for two night stay.

The Hyatt Regency is located at 122 N. 2nd St in Downtown Phoenix

 602-252-1234   online

December 31 @ Coach & Willie's
3rd Annual Ritmo Latino Bud Light New Year’s Eve Bash featuring national DJ Champion AL3 in the Mix. Doors open at 8pm, free buffet 8pm-9:30pm. Party favors and AL3 mixed CD’s. Enjoy great drink specials. For information, call 602-254-5272 or visit www.coachandwillies.com.

December 31 @ Symphony Hall
Enjoy a favorite Phoenix tradition — by celebrating New Year’s Eve with The Phoenix Symphony! Ring in the new year with musical good cheer and dancing melodies. Traditional Strauss waltzes will be played alongside popular love songs and Auld Lang Syne. Your ticket includes a complimentary glass of champagne. Symphony Hall. Monday, December 31st, 2007 7:00PM. Tickets are $25-$75. For information, call 602-495-1999 or visit www.phoenixsymphony.org