As you’ve prob­a­bly guessed from the stag­nant web­site and halted emails, we’ve decided that the time has come to end Boxed City. It’s a deci­sion that we’ve been mulling over for a lit­tle while now, and it’s one that we believe makes the most sense.

If you’re any­thing like us, you might be look­ing for­ward to see­ing 2009 go away. But we’re not going to sit at home idly while Dick Clark sends it off either — we’re going to ring in 2010 in the wildest, most fun way we can find. So here are some of your choices for mak­ing the most of say­ing good­bye to 2009.

We really doubt there are any come­di­ans in Hamp­ton Roads more noto­ri­ous than the Push­ers. They’ve got a brand new hol­i­day show this week, and we’re sure it’ll be as raw and raunchy as ever.

Time flies when you’re Com­mon­wealth. The streetwear and sneaker retailer is cel­e­brat­ing five long years this Thurs­day by throw­ing a birth­day bash at the Granby The­ater. Not only is it going to be big time, but it’s also going to be free.