Sonoma County celebrates New Year’s Eve

Ring in the new year with food, music and dancing in venues from Cloverdale to Windsor.|

Here’s where to find the food, music and dancing on New Year’s Eve in Sonoma County.

CLOVERDALE

Ruth McGowan’s: Ring in the New Year with local band Manzanita Moon’s California Western music 9 p.m.-midnight Wednesday at Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub, 131 E. First St. No cover charge. 894-9610.

GUERNEVILLE

R3 Hotel: Enjoy New Year’s Eve with Betty Spaghetti’s eight-course meal 5:30 p.m., pianist Joe Wicht 6-11 p.m., San Francisco comic Edsel Mac 8 p.m. and drag queen Tora Hymen and the Backwoods Barbies 9 p.m. Wednesday at R3 Hotel, 16390 Fourth St.

GUERNEVILLE

Jazz and blues: Jazz and blues vocalist Frankye Kelly performs during the annual New Year’s Bash at 7:30 p.m. at Main Street Station, 16280 Main St. Admission is $20-35. Dinner specials include sea bass.

KENWOOD

Rotary Bash: Local blues band T-Luke and the Tight Suits performs during the Rotary Club of Glen Ellen-Kenwood Bash, 8 p.m., at Kenwood Depot, 314 Warm Springs Road. Admission is $75 at the door and $65 in advance at 538-8180, 217-4988 or the Kenwood Press, 8910 Highway 12.

PENNGROVE

Twin Oaks Tavern: The Pulsators perform at 9 p.m. at Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Highway. Admission to the New Year’s Eve Bash is $25 and includes food, champagne and party favors. 795-5118.

PETALUMA

Cinnabar Theater: Cinnabar Theater’s next production, “Edith Piaf: Beneath Paris Skies,” opens at 9 p.m. at the theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N. Opening night gala tickets cost $56-66; admission is $9-35 thereafter. The show will run weekends through Jan. 18. 763-8920. cinnabartheater.org.

PETALUMA

Petaluma Historical Library and Museum: The sixth annual classical music concert features a sonata and trio by Beethoven and Dvorak’s piano quintet 7 p.m. at Petaluma Historical Library and Museum, 20 Fourth St. Admission is $35 at petalumamuseum.com.

ROHNERT PARK

Sally Tomatoes: Adam Pearlstein, Samantha Gilweit and Steve Ausburne perform stand-up comedy with live music by local band Girls & Boys at 7 p.m. at Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Drive. Admission is $20 or $60 including a four-course dinner. 665-9472.

ROHNERT PARK

Graton Casino: Local band Double Funk Crunch performs alongside guest DJ Jonah from Hot 101.7 FM 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Graton Casino Event Center, 288 Golf Course Drive West. Free. Giveaways like cash, trips and Maroon 5 tickets available. (855) 588-7100.

SANTA ROSA

Monroe Hall: New Year’s Eve Contra Dance Gala provides music from Los Angeles band Bonfire and Monterey caller Warren Blier 8 p.m.-midnight at Monroe Hall, 1400 W. College Ave. Admission is $20. Beginners welcome; lesson available at 7:30 p.m. 544-7036. nbcds.org.

WINDSOR

Furth Center: Club Midnight at the Drive-In includes dancing, a DJ, hot dogs, hamburgers, a casino and movies 8:30 p.m. at Mary Agatha Furth Center, 8400 Old Redwood Highway. Admission is $45 at Atrellis Flowers and Gifts, the Windsor Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center and all high school sporting events. Ages 21 and over. windsorhighboosters.com.

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