New Year's Eve in the North Bay

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Complimentary appetizers and no-host cocktails are from 7:30 -9:30 p.m. A special dinner menue begins at 8:30 p.m.  Live music and dancing starts at 9 p.m. with Lady D and Her Dance Band. Favors, midnight champagne toast and a local "after party" shuttle service. Cost is $50 per person (plus tax and gratuity.)  Reservations (415) 878-4977.  More info, click here. 

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Live music with the performing from 10 p.m. until well after midnight. Complimentary champagne toast. Reservations are suggested. (415) 899-1516.

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Welcome the New Year with a DJ and dancing. The restaurant will be serving the winter menu with several New Year's Eve specials from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. (415) 893-1892 or Hilltop1892.com. 

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Dance the night away with the Doc Kraft Dance Band! Dinner starts at 5 p.m. with a' la carte dinner from 5-10 p.m., featuring New Year's Eve specials. Dancing starts at 9 p.m. in the Garden Room at Inn Marin.  $40 - tent seating, $50 Garden Room seating. Call (415) 883-5952 to purchase tickets. Or stay overnight with a Party & Spend the Night package. $195 Garden Room seating and overnight stay for two. $175 for Tent seating and overnight stay for two. Call (415) 883-5952 for details.

GEORGE'S, SAN RAFAEL
Ring in the new year with '80s music from The 85's and local band Petty Theft, a Tom Petty tribute band. Price includes show, party favors and complimentary glass of champagne at midnight. Doors open at 7:00 pm. 
Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m. $35-$40. 842 4th St., San Rafael. (415) 226-0262
www.georgesnightclub.com

OSHER MARIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, SAN RAFAEL
Ring in the new year with a round of laughs and a midnight bubbly toast at the JCC'S Second Annual New Year's Eve Stand-Up Celebration. Starts 8:30 p.m. $29.50-$55. 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael. (415) 444-8000
www.marinjcc.org

RANCHO NICASIO, NICASIO
The Zydeco Flames offer up a tasty morsel of Southern music, playing everything from the harmonica, accordions and even washboards. Starts at 9 p.m. $35-$40.
On the Town Square, 1 Old Ranchero Road, Nicasio. (415) 662-2219
www.ranchonicasio.com.

TRES HOMBRES, PETALUMA
The Theater District restaurant and bar puts on a night of salsa dancing with a live DJ, starting 8pm. Come for dinner and Tres Hombres' selection of drinks, including many tequilas, and stay for the Latin-themed party. 151 Petaluma Blvd. South, Petaluma. (707) 773-4500 www.treshombresrestaurant.com

MYSTIC THEATRE, PETALUMA
Ring in the New Year with the Tommy Castro Band. Tommy Castro is an award-winning blues and R&B guitarist who has been nominated as the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year and Contemporary Blues Male Artist of the Year. Starts at 8 p.m. $51-$56. 23 Petaluma Blvd., Petaluma. (707) 765-9211 www.mcnears.com.

FLAMINGO RESORT HOTEL, SANTA ROSA
"New Year's Eve Bash For Single Professionals,'' Dec. 31, 9 p.m. Party features dancing, food, and more to ring in the new year. $20. 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa. (707) 545-8530.

HOPMONK TAVERN, SEBASTOPOL
Poor Man's Whiskey sets the tone for last party of the year. Known for their upbeat performances, zany stage antics, and infectious songs, PMW is a good time guaranteed. Price includes balloon drop and sparking ale toasts. Opens 8:30 p.m. $30. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. www.hopmonk.com.

UPTOWN THEATRE, NAPA
Los Angeles band Ozomatli can best be described as playing Latin rock that's infused with cumbia, hip-hop and other musical influences that are as diverse as the members of the band. Starts at 9 p.m. $50-$85. 1350 3rd St., Napa. (707) 259-0123, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com     

Where are you planning to ring in the New Year? Is there a spot in town that throws a great party? Sound off in the comments below.