FAIRHOPE, Ala. - The city's annual New Year's Eve ball drop and fireworks show was cancelled this year due to budget cuts. For other entertainment, consider these alternatives:

The Pub - Live music from Daddy Longlegs, Crappy Beer Night - PBR and Miller High Life are $1.50 and shot specials • no cover • 311 Fairhope Ave.• 928-2032

Fly Creek Cafe - 831 N. Section Street - 7 p.m. - Serving special New Year's Eve dinner at 7 p.m. followed byt live music from 12-piece mo-town band from 8 p.m. until. • $10 cover after 7 p.m. • 831 N. Section Street • 990-0902

American Legion - two stages with live music, two bars and champagne breakfast at 11 p.m. • no cover • 700 S. Mobile Street • 928-9132

Ravenite Pizzaria - Live music from Orlando's DJ Ian West 9 p.m.-until • no cover • 102 N. Section St. • 929-2525

My Place - "Pimp n Hoes" costume contest, ball drop and live music • 25+ no cover • 68 N. Bancroft St. • 928-1300