Complete listing of the best Sonoma County New Years Eve celebrations for 2011-2012. Events range from upscale dinners and dancing to full blown parties with great bands leading you into the new year.
Poor Man's Whiskey New Year Celebration at Hopmonk Tavern
230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol CA
Come ring in the New Year at Hopmonk Tavern. They promise to deliver a top shelf event filled with elaborate balloon drops, sparking ale toasts and some of the finest music around!! Poor Man's Whiskey will be playing High Octane Hootenanny music.
PMW has been winning over national audiences with their upbeat performances, zany stage antics, and infectious songs. While seamlessly integrating acoustic and electric instruments the band weaves tales of everyday life, inviting the audience to become a part of each show.
This event is open to ages 21 and over.
Doors open at 8:30pm
Cost: $30 with holiday decor, balloon drop & IPA toast
Phone: 707.829.7300
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New Years Eve with Tommy Castro Band at Mystic Theatre
21 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma CA
Ring in the New Year with Tommy Castro Band at Mystic Theatre. The Tommy Castro Band fuses blues with R&B and Roots Rock ‘n’ Roll. Their mesmerizing sound provides all the soul shakin' you need!
This event is open to ages 21 and over.
Doors open at 8:00pm, party starts at 9:00pm
Cost: $51 - $56
Phone: 707.765.2121
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New Years Eve Show with Elvin Bishop at Last Day Saloon
120 Fifth St & Davis, Santa Rosa CA
Ring in the New Year with Elvin Bishop at Last Day Saloon. Includes a balloon drop, champagne toast and snacks. Special dinner menu available for reservations.
Time: doors open at 8:00pm; show starts at 8:30pm
Cost: $40 until 11/30/11 • $50 through December
Phone: 707.545.5876
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New Years Eve Party at Murphy's Irish Pub
464 1st St East, Sonoma CA
Join Murphy's Irish Pub for their 5th Annual New Year's Eve Party w/the Carrtunes. This will be a fun party with dancing, singing and champagne toasts.
Time: 9:30pm - 12:30am
Phone: 707.935.0660
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New Years Eve at Dry Creek Kitchen
317 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg CA
Why not make New Years Eve a nice night out with some great food. Dry Creek Kitchen will be offering a six course gala tasting from 7:00pm until 10:30pm for $135. They will also be offering early seating from 5:00pm to 6:45pm, which includes a three course menu (selection of first courses, main courses and dessert) for $65 in addition to the six course gala tasting menu.
A wine pairing will be offered with the six course gala tasting for an additional $85. This includes a sparkling toast for the guests bringing in the New Year in the Hotel Healdsburg's Fire Side Lounge.
Cost: $65 - $135
Phone: 866.458.7224
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Hilton Sonoma Wine Country's New Years Eve Celebration
3555 Round Barn Blvd, Santa Rosa CA
Join the Hilton Sonoma Wine Country for their Annual New Years Eve Celebration. For $249 per couple (inclusive of tax and service charges) you will receive a 1 night stay for two in a Deluxe Room with in room champagne and commemorative glasses. Including a five course dinner for two in Nectar Restaurant, a DJ Dance Party in the Sonoma Ballroom beginning at 8:00pm and a midnight champagne toast.
Phone: 707.523.7555
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Romp with the Beasts at Safari West
3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa CA
Go wild this New Year's and Romp with the Beasts at Safari West. Brent Farris from KZST will be providing music all night long. Enjoy great food, music and dancing. Want to enjoy Safari West past midnight? Make sure to book overnight accomodations in their luxury safari tents and enjoy breakfast with mimosas on New Years Day.
Time: 6:00pm - midnight
Cost: $100 per person (all inclusive); $500 for two (includes overnight stay with breakfast and mimosas, and bottle of champagne in luxury safari tent)
Phone: 707.579.2551
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New Year's Celebration at h2hotel Spoonbar
219 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg CA
Spoonbar at h2hotel will be shaking and stirring on New Year's Eve. Chef Rudy has put together a special, craft-your-own 3-course menu for the celebration and the action really heats up after 9:30 pm when the beats start spinning in the h2 lounge. The h2 bar team will be pouring bubbles and signature cocktails at the street side bar and h2 lounge. The special celebration dinner is from 9-11pm. Get your groove on and join the party at Spoonbar for NYE. Click here to view the special New Years Eve menu.
Time: 9:00pm - 1:00am
Cost: $70 per person
Phone: 707.433.7222
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New Year's Eve Celebration at 6th Street Playhouse
52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa CA
Come to 6th Street Playhouse for an all-comedy show with Sandy and Richard Riccardi. They will make you scream with laughter at their all-original, comedy musical show, describing their cracked and bush-whacked road to marital bliss and social consciousness. Their unique juxtaposition of modern, techno-socio-relevant lyrics and tune-smithy jazz piano arrangements will charm your socks off. If that doesn't, then the Justin Bieber references and strip tease certainly will.
Time: 7:00pm and 10:00pm
Cost: $20-50
Phone: 707.523.4185
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New Years Eve at The River Theater
16135 Main Street, Guerneville CA
Ring in 2012 with a performance by The Tubes and SEND (formerly Timmy) featuring John Harrison, Mario Cipollina, Andy Bishop and special guests. The Tubes are a San Francisco-based rock band best known for hits "White Punks on Dope" and "She's A Beauty."
Time: doors open at 8:00pm
Cost: $30
Phone: 707.869.8022
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New Year's Eve Dinner and Party at Flamingo Resort
2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa CA
Flamingo Resort will be offering a special 4-course dinner in their spectacular restaurant. They will also be hosting a party in the lounge featuring dancing, live music by Electric Avenue, midnight balloon drop, favors, and a champagne toast. Continue the party and stay the night with great overnight packages. Then start the New Year off right the next morning with a Sunday Brunch Buffet in the Terrace Grille Restaurant.
Time: Dinner 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Lounge Party doors open at 8:00pm
Cost:
Dinner - $50 per person
Lounge Party - $30 per person
Brunch - $27.95 per adult, $12.95 for children 5-11 years, and free for children 4 and under
Basic Overnight Accommodations - $249 per couple (includes guaranteed lounge entrance and seating, party favors, all tax/gratuities)
Deluxe Overnight Accommodations - $418 per couple (includes guaranteed lounge entrance and seating, party favors, 4-course dinner and Sunday brunch buffet, all tax/gratuities)
Phone: 707.523.4745
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New Year's Eve Vintage Ball at Aubergine After Dark
755 Petaluma Avenue, Sebastopol CA
Come celebrate the start to a fabulous New Year with an evening of good food, music, dancing, fire spinners, aerialists, midnight countdown and toast and more. Enjoy live music by Hand Me Down, Uncle Wiggly, and DJ Chango B will be spinning his crazy beats. Dress in your Vintage finery and togs for even more fun!
Time: Dinner 8:00pm - 10:00pm; Music starts at 8:30pm
Cost: $25 advance; $30 at door; $20 dinner
Phone: 707.861.9190
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New Years Eve with Jayne-Russell at Gaia's Garden
1899 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa CA
Usher in the New Year at Gaia's Garden with the rockin' sounds of Doug Jayne & Kevin Russell. Backed by Allen Sudduth on guitar, Dean Wilson on bass, and Rick Cutler on drums. Performing a mix of cool cover songs and mournful originals. Bring your dancing shoes! Includes champagne toast at midnight (or non-alcoholic option). An awesome selection of beers, wines, sakes and scrumptious small plates are available for purchase. Dinner buffet is available from 5:00-9:00pm for $10.95.
Time: 10:00pm - 1:00am
Cost: $15 per person
Phone: 707.544.2491
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New Years Eve Bash at Sebastopol Community Center
390 Morris Street, Sebastopol CA
The Sebastopol Community Center will be hosting a musical evening with music by Frobeck, Love Choir, David & Linda LaFlamme and several others. Enjoy food and refreshments. Alcohol available for purchase. Special midnight ceremony with Francis Rico.
Time: doors open 7:00pm; show starts 8:00pm
Cost: $40
Phone: 707.823.1511
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New Years Eve Dinner and Dancing at Inn at the Tides
800 Highway One, Bodega Bay CA
Dinner, dancing and fun on the Coast! Enjoy a five-course dinner featuring Lobster Thermidor, Breast of Pheasant, Rack of Lamb, and more. Includes wine with each course, a midnight toast, and party favors. Reserve now, this event sells out every year!
Time: 8:00pm - 1:00am (no host bar at 7:00pm)
Cost: $125 plus tax & gratuity
Phone: 707.875.2751
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New Years Eve Dinner at John Ash and Co.
4330 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa CA
Ring in the New Year and make it an unforgettable evening of dining and merriment in a setting that's designed to sparkle. Enjoy gourmet dinners complemented by party favors and more at two seatings. Choose from a three-course menu served from 5:30 to 7:00pm, or a five-course menu served from 8:30pm to 10:00pm which includes a glass of sparkling wine at midnight. Whichever seating you choose, John Ash & Co. is the perfect place to celebrate the New Year! Reservations required.
Cost: First seating $85 per person; Second seating $110 per person
Phone: 707.527.7687
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Cloverleaf Ranch New Year's Eve Gala at Fountaingrove Inn - CANCELLED
101 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa CA
Support a great cause at this elegant evening to support children, families, and elders in need. Start the evening out with a Korbel champagne tasting and live pianist playing all the classics. Next step into the ballroom and enjoy delectable food, elegant desserts, no host bar, silent auction and music provided by DJ Dave Keys. Adults only, no children please.
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $75 per person
Phone: 707.545.5906
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Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa CA
Ok this one's for the kiddos! Take your little ones to the Charles M. Schulz Museum and celebrate the New Year with hands-on crafts, a balloon drop and a root beer toast!
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Phone: 707.579.4452
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New Year's Eve Concert at Petaluma Historic Museum
20 Fourth Street, Petaluma CA
Elizabeth Walter and players from the SF Symphony present Three Centuries of Celebration: The music of Handle, Chopin, Dvorak and Ginastera. Includes wine and cheese tasting.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $30 at the door; $25 members, seniors, students and veterans
Phone: 707.778.4398
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Club Midnight New Year's Eve Bash!
8400 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor CA
The Windsor High School Boosters present Club Midnight a New Year's Eve Bash! Featuring casino games, dancing, chocolate, music by DJ Fabian, no host bar, hors d'oeuvres, live and silent auctions and a midnight toast. This party is sure to start your New Year off with a bang! This is a 21 and over event.
Tickets available at the WHS office, all WHS home sporting games, the Windsor Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, and Vine Tastings Wine Bar on the Town Green.
Time: 8:00pm - 1:30am
Cost: $40 per person before 12/25, $50 per person after 12/25
Phone: 707.836.3116
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New Year's Eve Gala at French Garden Restaurant
8050 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol CA
Enjoy dinner and dancing. Featuring a four-course menu with entree choice of Filet Mignon, Sea Scallops, Duck Breast, or Tofu Brochette. Dance the night away to the big sounds of Honey B and the Pollinators. Salute 2012 with a midnight champagne toast.
Time: Dinner served 5:00pm-9:30pm; Dance party 9:00pm-12:30am
Cost:
Dinner & Dance $75 per person (includes champagne toast)
Dinner only $60 per person
Dance only $25 per person (includes champagne toast)
Phone: 707.824.2030
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New Year's Eve Dinner at Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant
7871 River Road, Forestville CA
Offering two seatings: First seating is 5:30pm to 7:00pm and features a festive 3-course menu with wine pairing. The second seating is 7:30pm to close and features a festive 4-course menu also with wine pairing.
Cost: First seating $139 per person; Second seating $175 per person.
Phone: 707.887.3300
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New Year's Eve Dinner at Village Inn and Restaurant
20822 River Blvd, Monte Rio CA
Four-course menu featuring a selection of entrees including Prime Rib, Fresh Halibut, Duck Confit, and Portobello Mushroom Napoleon. Reservations requested.
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: Varies per menu items selected
Phone: 707.865.2304
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New Year's Eve at El Dorado Kitchen
405 First Street West, Sonoma CA
Come early in the day for lunch between 11:30am-2:30pm or make plans to come for dinner and enjoy items from their festive dinner menu. They will also have a chef's tasting menu available for $75.00 per person, with wine parings at an additional cost. Enjoy New York Steak, Quail Roulade, and many other delicious items. Seatings start at 5:30pm, with the last seating at 10:30pm. The El Dorado Corner Café will also be open from 7:00am-9:30pm. Ring in the New Year in the The El Dorado Kitchen’s Lounge!
Phone: 707.996.3030
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New Year's Eve at Depot Hotel Restaurant
241 First Street West, Sonoma CA
Serving a special four course dinner that is sure to make the evening one to remember. Featuring Prime Sirloin of Beef, Poached Salmon, Pork Chops, Crab Cannelloni, and Butternut Squash Ravioli. Reservations strongly recommended.
Time: seating begins at 5:00pm
Cost: $55 per person
Phone: 707.938.2980
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Basque Celebration of New Year's Eve at Vineyards Inn
8445 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood CA
Join Chef Esteban for a Basque celebration featuring a seven course meal served family style at one long table. A live Flamenco guitarist will perform during dinner.
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: $60 per person (wine included)
Phone: 707.833.4500
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New Year's Eve Dinner at Dawn Ranch Lodge
16467 River Road, Guerneville CA
The Agriculture Bar and Kitchen at Dawn Ranch Lodge will be serving their regular menu in addition to seasonal specials. Live music by The Will Williams Band from 7:00pm - 12:30am. They are also offering lodging specials so come for dinner and stay the night!
Cost: regular menu prices (entrees $12 - $28)
Phone: 707.869.0656
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Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn New Year's Eve Dinner
100 Boyes Boulevard, Sonoma CA
Sonoma Mission Inn has two restaurants that will be offering a special New Year's Eve menu.
Santé
Santé will be serving an elegant grand dinner featuring Butter Poached Maine Lobster, Beef Sirloin, Filet of Dover Sole, and much more. Come to the lobby for complimentary sparkling wine from 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Enjoy live jazz from 4:30pm - 9:00pm and dancing to Top Cat band from 9:00pm - 1:00am. Includes a midnight toast.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Cost: $195.00 per person (gratuity and sales tax not included)
Phone: 707.939.2415.
Big 3
Big 3 will also be offering a few New Year's Eve specials. Chef de Cuisine Luis Sandoval will be serving up a festive feast.
Time: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Phone: 707.939.2410.
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Tomfoolery at the Cinnabar Theater
3333 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma CA
Join Cinnabar Theater for special desserts and wines, followed by the opening performance of Tomfoolery - a cabaret style musical revue featuring the witty, wicked, offbeat and thoroughly twisted world of Tom Lehrer. Of course there will be champagne and party favors at midnight and the band might be coaxed into playing some dance music!
Time: 8:30pm
Cost: $65 general admission; $60 Seniors, 22 and under
Phone: 707.763.8920
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New Year's Eve Countdown Ball at Doubletree Hotel
1 Doubletree Drive, Rohnert Park CA
This year the entire hotel will be dedicated to making your New Year's Eve one for the record books!
Antix Events is ramping up the plans for their annual Countdown Ball. With over 22,000 square feet of event space, 4 areas of music, 10 DJ's, and 245 rooms this is one party you won't want to miss. Dressy attire is a must and dress code will be strictly enforced (no baggy clothing, athletic attire of any kind, boots or ball caps). Buy your tickets soon before prices go from $40 to $50. 21 and over only.
Time: 9:00pm
Cost: $40-$50; $140 VIP
Phone: 707.536.1015
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New Year's Eve Dinner at Zazu Restaurant
3535 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa CA
Choose from a three or four course menu with many choices in each course. Featuring Black Truffled Risotto, Lobster Pot Pie, Liberty Duck, and much more.
Time: Call for details
Cost: $79 three course menu; $89 four course menu
Phone: 707.523.4814
Black Point Grill at Sea Ranch Lodge
60 Sea Walk Drive, The Sea Ranch CA
Enjoy Grilled Stuffed Calamari, choice of appetizer, choice of entree featuring Dungeness Crab Cioppino, Braised Osso Buco, or Sea Scallops. Choice of dessert.
Cost: $75 per person
Phone: 707.785.2371
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New Year's Eve at Fiorino's Lounge with Rovetti and Meatballs
585 Montecito Center, Santa Rosa CA
Party at Fiorino's Lounge with Rovetti & Meatballs. Their music is a mix of rock, swing, blues and bluegrass with uplifting songs that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face and make you want to dance. Includes party favors and complimentary champagne midnight toast.
Time: 9:00pm
Cost: No cover charge
Phone: 707.539.9993
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New Year's Eve Dinner at Sonoma Wine Shop
2295 Gravenstein Hwy South, Sebastopol CA
Serving a special 3 course meal created by Rick Vargas. First course features Braising Green Ravioli, Drake's Bay Oysters, or Persimmon Salad. Second Course is Mixed Grill - NY Roast, Lamb Chop, Pork Tenderloin or Roast Banana Squash. Finish with a wonderful dessert course of housemade desserts. The price for 1st seating is $45 per person for members, $60 non-members; 2nd Seating is $60 per person for members, $75 non-members; For 1st seating, please plan to finish by 7:00pm.
Time: 2 seatings 5:30pm and 7:30pm
Phone: 707.827.1832
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Bubbles and Blues Affronti New Years Dinner Party
235 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg CA
Celebrate 2012 at Affronti Healdsburg! Savor traditional recipes with an Affronti twist; a perfect marriage of comfort and elegance! Beginning with a Champagne, oyster reception followed by a 3-course dinner at 8pm. Live music and dancing starts at 10pm featuring “The Wilson-Huskill Blues Revue” and a midnight toast. Reservations only. Dance party, $5 at the door starting at 10pm.
Time: 7:00pm (reception); 8:00pm (dinner); 10:00pm (dance party)
Cost: $85 per person
Phone: 707.431.1113
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New Year's Eve at Corks Restaurant Russian River Vineyards
5700 Highway 116 North, Forestville CA
Corks Restaurant and Executive Todd Davies present New Years Eve 2011!! Enjoy a dynamic menu focused on local, organic and sustainable ingredients from local growers. Choice of starter, entree, and dessert. Complementary glass of sparkling wine included with dinner.
Time: Seatings from 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Cost: $79 per person
Phone: 707.887.3344
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New Year's Eve Prime Rib and Jazz at Ledson Hotel
480 First Street East, Sonoma CA
Spend New Year’s Eve on Sonoma’s historic plaza at the Centre du Vin Ledson Hotel for dinner, live music and of course, dancing. The renowned Jess Petty Duo will help bring in the New Year with no cover charge. In addition to the full menu, Centre du Vin will be offering a New Year’s Eve dinner special of Garlic and Rosemary Prime Rib ($28) featuring slow roasted garlic and rosemary prime rib served with baked potato, seasonal vegetables, aus jus and horseradish cream. They are also offering a lunch and wine tasting from 11:30am - 3:30pm.
Time: Dinner 5:30pm - 10:30pm; Jess Petty Duo 9:00pm - 12:00am
Phone: 707.996.9779
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Santa Rosa NYE 2012 at Chrome Lotus
501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa CA
Chrome Lotus presents Santa Rosa NYE 2012. Features over 6,000 square feet with three rooms for dancing, two bars, with an unbelivable music lineup featuring direct for Las Vegas DJ Hope, Studio 54, Wet Republic, Enzyme Dynamite and DJ E20. Champagne toast at midnight. Black tie optional event. VIP bottle service available, email hooliganvip@gmail.com if interested.
Time: 9:00pm
Cost: $25 presale
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New Year's Eve Bash at Kodiak Jacks
256 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma CA
Come on down to Kodiak Jacks for their Annual New Year's Eve Bash! Featuring Karaoke from 6-9pm, line dance lesson, country dancing, performance by the Kodiak Jack Dancers, balloon drop and toast at midnight! Pop the balloons to find coupons and prizes! Open to ages 18 and over.
Time: 6:00pm
Phone: 707.765.5760
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New Year's Eve Party at Main Street Station Ristorante
16280 Main Street, Guerneville CA
Main Street Station Ristorante will be rocking on New Years Eve! Come celebrate the time zones and toast every hour. 9pm New York - 10pm Chicago - 11pm Denver - Midnight. Balloons, party favors, dancing, a bottle champagne for every couple and live jazz performed by Brulee. Brulee is comprised of two Sonoma County musicians, Julie Crystel and Doug Onstad, who synergize jazz with a wide range of musical genres ranging from blues to pop to folk creating jazz with a twist. Good fun, good food, good music with good friends! Make reservations soon, you can stay all night or go home early and still enjoy the festivities.
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am
Cost: $15 or $25 Couple
Phone: 707.869.0501
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Petaluma Sons of Italy New Year's Eve Dinner and Dance
1094 Petaluma Blvd. South, Petaluma CA
The Petaluma Sons of Italy is pleased to present their annual New Year's Eve Dinner and Dance held at the Petaluma Veterans Building. Open to the public. No host bar begins at 6pm, Prime Rib and Ravioli Dinner begins at 7:30pm. Dance to the music of SHOWCASE from 9:00pm to 1:00am. No tickets sold at the door. 21 and over.
Time: 6:00pm - 1:00am
Phone: 707.762.6002
Cost: $60 per person
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