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NIGHT LIFE: The city was large and in charge on New Year's Eve

12:00 AM CST on Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Mr. Dallas On the Town mrdallas@guidelive.com

A few fond notes on the big night Monday: The city auditioned Victory Park as its central meeting space. Maybe. May-be. • Hotel ZaZa brought the itch to kitsch. • Lift Lounge mixed a civilized send-off to bed.Big D NYE at Victory

In 10 words or less: Dallas' Times Square – not so much, but yeehaw anyway.

How happening: Crickets chirping early on, then a late boom.

Who was there: Inspiringly motley crew of Stars fans, civic boosters and the Cotton Bowl-bound.

Prime real estate: Near the front of any beer line.

'Heaven and Hell'

at ZaZa

In 10 words or less: Boutique hotel throws a three-ring afterlife wingding.

How happening: Massively. And just as in Milton, "Hell" was more interesting.

Who was there: International men and women of mystery.

Prime real estate: Hell's bottle-service cordon sanitaire.

Last call at Lift

In 10 words or less: Full-immersion clubbing with 25 percent fewer dunderheads.

How happening: Goldilocks seasonal – not too hot, not too cold.

Who was there: Fair youth and those who know enough to wear a jacket.

Prime real estate: Banquettes. closest to the dance floor.

Mr. Dallas chronicles night life for the over-30 set on the Web. He is not a positive role model. Read more at guidelive.com or www.misterdallas.com.

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