First opened in the 1880s, the Blue Wing Saloon Restaurant’s historic ambiance transports guests back in time. On New Year’s Eve, Blue Wing helps you ring in the future. Whether you take an early seating and move on to other holiday events, or a later seating leading up to a champagne celebration when the ball drops in Times Square – 9 p.m. local time — guests will enjoy a white tablecloth dinner, balloons, noisemakers, and all the trimmings plus music by THE BASS-ICS bass combo band. Call for reservations: 707-275-2233; or visit tallmanhotel.com. Tuesday, December 31. Blue Wing Restaurant. 9520 Main St., Upper Lake.