By Daily Press staff
The “Now More Than Ever” New Year’s Eve Peace Party will take place Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, beginning at 8 p.m. at The Church in Ocean Park located at 235 S. Hill Street in Santa Monica.
The peace-themed party will feature the “Now More Than Ever” comedy showcase with popular stand-up comedians Bill Bronner, Doug Ferrari, Denise Munro Robb and David Zasloff, as well as a special highlighted performance by the comedy/folk music duo “The Boners,” featuring musicians Suzy Williams and Bill Burnett. Music DJ Jason Kramer will spin “classic rock oldies” for party participants to “dance in” a new and hopefully improved year. The party emcee will be popular folk journalist Hank Rosenfeld.
Other party highlights will include a “New Year’s Resolution Open Mic” which will take place so courageous party goers can share their private resolutions publicly. Prizes will be awarded for what are judged to be the most meaningful and most humorous resolutions. And, in keeping with the tradition of the 22nd annual peace party, a unique “Midnight Peace Ceremony” will be held this year to remember the victims of the Sept. 11 tragedy.
Admission is $20.02 per person and will include a complementary buffet dinner, complimentary champagne and complimentary parking.
The peace party is being sponsored by and will benefit the Alliance for Survival peace group. The party venue is wheelchair accessible. There is no dress code. All ages, singles and couples are invited.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 29, 2001. Read the original PDF.