Say good-bye to 2002 Santa Monica style. “The Good Riddance 2002 New Year’s Eve Party” will take place on Dec. 31 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Church at Ocean Park, located at 235 Hill Street.
Sponsored by the Alliance for Survival peace group for the past 22 years, this year’s peace party theme will be just what it says — good riddance to the past year.
Entertainment will feature the “Good Riddance 2002 Comedy Review” with stand-up comedians David Zasloff, Doug Ferrari, Denise Munro Robb and Bill Bronner. Also featured will be live music and dancing with the Gary Gordon Band. Other featured performers will include singer Ross Altman and award-winning performance poet Linda Albertano.
Other highlights will include a New Year’s resolution contest with restaurant gift certificate prizes awarded for the most unique resolution and a midnight peace ceremony.
The admission price is $20.03 for low-income individuals and $30.03 for general admission. The price includes a buffet dinner, champagne and parking. The buffet will be served at 7 p.m. and the program will begin at 8 p.m.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 18, 2002. Read the original PDF.