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Woah oh, it's almost New Year's Eve and you better make plans because this year just like last year the night is going to sneak up on you and you'll be stuck on the Red Line at Lawrence and Broadway waiting for the CTA to start the train again. So buy your tickets right now for the Akira + Chicago Scene New Year's Eve party at the Drake Hotel. Akira's got the goods and they're partnering with Scene the powerhouse of parties to throw the most massive party north of the Chicago River. Tickets range $155 to $195 and are totes going to sell out before you get off the train. [Racked Wire]