VIDEO: #Petaluma’s TWit.tv Raises Over $60,000 for UNICEF With Special Guest #Petaluma Pete

Leo Laporte Twit tv Raises Over $60K for UNICEFPetaluma’s internet TV personality Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy, of Twit.tv completed a grueling 24-hour special on New Years Eve to raise money for UNICEF.  During this fundraiser he not only had his head shaven, but he also got a tattoo on his hind quarters to raise money (Ouch!).  Maybe he has set a new fundraising craze that will go viral, like the Bucket Challenge for ALS, and call it the UNICEF Tuchus Tattoo Challenge. A big kudos goes out to Leo, his crew, and supporters for raising over $60,000 for UNICEF.

Raising money was not the only the good news about this story.  Leo, dressed in his one-sie pajamas, also added hometown flare and spirit to end the New Years Eve coverage.  On the ‘TWit’s 24 Hours of 2015 – Hour 23’ Episode his guest was our very own Petaluma Pete (aka John Maher).  To make the appearance John pushed his piano from Buffalo Billiards to their Brick House studio located in the heart of the downtown 140 Keller Street in Petaluma.  John was at the Petaluma Bounty Penny Harvest for 2015 which was a fundraiser to help provide healthy food for all (more information on that is on our Things to Do In Petaluma on New Years Eve post on December 27, 2014).

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Things to Do In Petaluma On New Years Eve (2014)

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UPDATE 12/25/2015: Things To Do in Petaluma CA for Eve of 2016 New Years Celebration.

The Petaluma Museum hosts its sixth annual New Year’s Eve gala from 7pm to 10pm. Celebrate with a concert by violinist Yun Chu, cellist Shu Yi Pai, pianist Elizabeth Walter and Nancy Severance on viola will perform selected works of Beethoven and Dvorak. Petaluma Creamery and Russian River Vineyards’ fine wines and cheeses will be served complimentary. Guests also have the option to purchase preferred tickets with “elite beverage service.” Prices go up as the event nears. $35–$70. 20 Fourth St., Petaluma. 707.778.4398.


Tommy Castro & The Painkillers

Get bluesy this New Year’s Eve with Tommy Castro and the Painkillers at the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma ($41). This guitar-driven blues band is known for putting on a great show, and there will be a special guest performance with Keith Crossan and Nancy Wright. 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. Doors at 8pm; shows starts at 9pm. 707.765.2121.


 

Beneath Paris Skies with Édith PiafFor something different, explore the life and times of Edith Piaf in Cinnabar Theater‘s play Edith Piaf: Beneath Paris Skies. This performance recreates Piaf’s unlikely road from the brothels of Paris to stardom in the 1930s. Musical accompaniment by a five-piece band completes the experience. On New Year’s Eve only, enjoy desserts before the show, party favors and a Champagne toast at midnight. $55–$65. 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 707.763.8920.


 

Monsoon & The IncubatorsNew Years Eve Bash~ Zodiacs New Monsoon & The Incubators -Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2014 San Francisco rock quintet New Monsoon is the collaborative vehicle for the vocal and instrumental prowess of founding members Bo Carper (acoustic guitar and banjo), Jeff Miller (electric guitar) and Phil Ferlino (keys). Now well into its second decade of national touring, the band also features the muscular rhythm section of Marshall Harrell (electric bass) and Michael Pinkham (drums). New Monsoon’s exhilarating blend of acoustic and electric instrumentation shines in an irresistible blend of sophisticated song craft, inventive musical exploration and down home rock-n-roll.

Sons Of Italy Petaluma

Petaluma Sons of Italy New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance 320 N. Mc Dowell Blvd, Petaluma CA 6pm-1am The Petaluma Sons of Italy are pleased to present their annual New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance held at the Lucchesi Community Center. Open to the public. No host bar begins at 6pm, Prime Rib and Tortellini Dinner begins at 7:30pm. Dancing from 9:00pm to 1:00am. Continental breakfast at midnight. No tickets will be sold at the door. Cost: $60 per person Phone: 707.588.2719


 

Fourchette New Years Eve MenuFamily New Year’s Eve Dinner & Party at Fourchette, 1425 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 100, Petaluma, CA 94954 We’ll be serving an all-inclusive: 4 course meal, Kids Meal, DJ, Dancing, New Year’s Party Favors, family games and more! Reservations are suggested… Dinner will be served from 5pm – 8pm (last seating) … dancing until 10pm! Call: 707-665-5444 for Reservations $15 for children and $40 for adults and children 4 and under are free.


 

Petaluma Active 20-30 at Mario & John’s! Mario & John’s Prohibition 2014 New Year’s Eve CelebrationRing in the New Year with Petaluma Active 20-30 #30 at Mario & John’s! Mario & John’s Prohibition 2014 New Year’s Eve Celebration is taking place on December 31 starting at 9pm and includes a DJ & house libations. Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased at Mario & John’s. A percentage of the sales will be donated to our club’s children’s charitable fund. Come join us for a fun night!


 

Penny Harvest New Years Eve Buffalo Billiards

With the official launch of the Petaluma Bounty Penny Harvest for 2015, you can help the Bounty provide healthy food for all.  Buffalo Billiards is hosting a New Year’s Eve PENNY HARVEST.  Harvest up all the pennies you and your friends have and bring them with you on December 31, from 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM, 246 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma.