NICE, Calif. – The Featherbed Railroad and Sons of Italy are planning a joint celebration of the New Year that is open to the public.

For just $25 this open event includes a deluxe prime rib dinner on Monday, Dec. 31, at the Sons of Italy hall in Nice plus a lavish dessert buffet.

Music will be provided by DJ Tony Barthel who spent 22 years as an event planner and DJ in the entertainment capital of the world, Hollywood. He brings more than 28,000 songs of all types and will play music requested by the audience.

Instead of having to wait until midnight California time, they’re going to be celebrating 2013 on New York time – that means 9 p.m. here.

That's also when they will open the big dessert buffet and pop the corks on the champagne toast, which also is included in the price.

This means you can get to a second celebration or just retire early or, best of all, stick around and keep dancing the night away. The celebration won't end until the dancing stops so bring your very best dancing shoes.

For more information or reservations call Featherbed Railroad, 707-274-8378, or visit http://n-s-b-a.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fa0dd6a1f3dce387d9e827662&;id=4f9b109c07&e=0c7d588137 .