Archive for the Category ◊ Entertainment ◊

• Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

First Day of Spring! March still offers lots of opportunities to celebrate Women’s History Month, listen to music and even practice Qigong. Photos of the W. E. Spring Meeting have been put into our gallery- check them out. (See link below).

March 21st- April 18th- New Qigong Class- Flying Crane Qigong- utilize movement, breath and visualization to train one’s energy or Qi. This 4 week class is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Additional classes available in May (5/2 to 5/23) and June (6/6- 6/27). DeTurk Class Cost is $46. To register call 543-3737 or santarosarec.com

Mar 23rd – Apr 7^th Tennessee Menagerie: A Evening with the Women of Tennessee Williams. In this new visit with the female characters of one of America’s greatest playwrights we see glimpses into William’s own life as a son to a single mother and brother to a mentally disabled sister. The female characters in his early one act plays went on to mature into the most powerful matriarchs, sexually repressed ingenues, and tragic female victims of the American stage. Location: 6th Street Playhouse Studio Theater 52 W. 6th Street Time: See website for showtimes and tickets

6th St. Playhouse

March 28^th, Wednesday – Baby Loves Disco What is Baby Loves Disco? Post naptime, pre-dinner fun? The hippest night clubs are transformed into child proof discos for toddlers, pre-schoolers and parents looking for a break from their routine . Baby loves disco is an afternoon dance party and community event featuring real music from the 70s, & 80s guaranteed to get those little booties moving and grooving. It brings kids together with kids and parents together with parents. Cost is $15 for adults / $10 for kids (dinner included) • ALL AGES. Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm show

Immediately following- Pick-Me-Up Music Review with a special night hosted by The Henny Pens (folk • roots • Americana) Presented by 95.9 he KRUSH & North Bay Hootenanny production NO COVER • ALL AGES Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM show

March 30^th, Friday – The Ray Charles Project Featuring vocalists Tony Lindsay, Kenny Washington, Glenn Walters (with members of Santana, Etta James, Tower Of Power) (Ray Charles covers • swing) cost is $15 advance / $18 day of show • 21+ Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 8:00 PM door • 8:30 PM show

March 31st, Saturday- “Taste: A Wine Country Pygmalion” Bronwen Shears directs this staged reading of “Taste: A Wine Country Pygmalion,” a new play by Jody Gehrman (author of “The Ticking Clock Project”). Free admission. Location: 6th Street Playhouse, Studio Theatre Time: 2 p.m.

March 31^st, Saturday -James Garner and the Cash Tribute Show (Johnny Cash covers) show cost is $18 advance / $22 day of show • 21+ Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 9:00 PM door • 9:30 PM

Last Day Saloon

March 31st, Saturday- 3rd Annual Youth Empowerment and Leadership Conference. Conference covers: Developing Self -Awareness, Cultivating Self-Esteem & Embracing Self-Expression. Registration DEADLINE March 23rd. Cost $5 Lunch available for purchase. More info at chopsonline.com Contact Dana Jones 837-7771 X2505 or djones@wusd.org Location: Chops Teen Club 509 Adams St. Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

April 1st, Sunday “Showcase: Women in the Arts” This special performance event honors 10 female artists, singers, poets, actresses and dancers who have contributed to the rich, cultural life of Sonoma County. $10 per person. Location: 6th Street Playhouse, Studio Theatre Time: 7 p.m.

Neighbor News:

West Ender Sari Segale wins WGLI Poetry contest. Speaking of women in the arts, the Women’s Global Leadership Initiative held a poetry contest, “Celebrating Her-Story,” in honor of this year’s Women’s History Month. Writers from all across the Sonoma County were asked to craft poems, which personally or universally reflect what it means to be a woman. Sari’s poem, “Tearing the Veils” was recognized as the best crafted—that of a very talented poet. She read her work at a poetry reading March 15th on SRJC’s Santa Rosa campus. CONGRATULATIONS! “Tearing the Veil” by Sari Sagale ROMPIENDO LOS VELOS and traduccion

Artists and Performers in the West End- Our neighborhood is home to many creative people. For an example, a singer-songwriter (Ken Risling) was spotted on a recent day at DeMeo Park. Ken says he was driving by the park and was inspired to stop and work on a song he is composing.

Ken Risling a song in the park

New photos in the gallery! Photos by Ben Rosales. See W. E. Meetings/Public Meetings

A well attended Spring meeting!

Artist and Performers : Are you a West End performer, artist or other talented individual? Don’t be shy! Share your performance dates and events with the neighborhood. We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at westend @sonic.net

Risling Electric is a West End Sponsor

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

Category: Entertainment, Events, Miscellany, Neighbor News, West End Artists & Performers | Tags: 6th Street Playhouse, Baby Loves Disco, CHOPS Teen Club, Ken Risling, Last Day Saloon, Lea Barron-Thomas, Railroad Square, Sari Segale, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

Arbor Day at DeTurk Round Barn

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Tuesday, March 06th, 2012

Celebrate Arbor Day and Luther Burbank’s Birthday right in the neighborhood. This event is on Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon so there’s two opportunities for you to enjoy the performance. (More details listed below.)

March 7^th, Wednesday AND on March 8th , Friday- Luther Burbank’s Birthday and Arbor Day! On two different dates, enjoy the interactive performance of “Trail of Trees” presented by educational entertainer Tim Womick. Both performances take place at the beautiful historical DeTurk Round Barn. Weather permitting we will plant a tree after March 8th performance in honor of Arbor day. Free! Invite your family and friends. RSVP – 707-543-3225 More info at: Arbor Day Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: March 7^th, Wednesday at 7 p.m. /March 8^th, Thursday at 12 noon.

Mar 9th – Mar 25^th- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. It’s Big Daddy’s 65th birthday! However, the mood is somber despite the festivities, as a number of evils poison the gaiety. Location: 6^th Street Playhouse GK Hardt Theater 52 W. 6^th Street Times: See website for showtimes and tickets.

March 11^th, West End Small Dog Hour- A slower, downsized environment for the smaller dog to play in. A great time for small dogs to meet with other small dogs to romp without concern. The West End Small Dog Hour is held the second Sunday of every month right before the W. E. Poodle Party.Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 10 a.m. Facebook

March 11^th, West End Poodle Party. Calling all social Poodles!… it’s time to party. The West End Poodle Party is held the second Sunday of every month. All Poodles, Poodle fusions and Poodle friendly dogs are invited to attend. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 11 a.m. Facebook

March 15th, Thursday- West End Neighborhood Association Spring Meeting. This is a great time to meet your friends and neighbors and catch up on the latest neighborhood news. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Time: 7 p.m.

March17th, Saturday- St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run/Walk The 1st Annual St. Partick’s Day Run/Walk to benefit recreation programs and facilities. Begins and ends in Juilliard Park. After the run/walk, enjoy a corned beef and cabbage dinner and traditional Irish music. All finishers will receive a commerative mug. Online registration will open in January 2012. Location: Juilliard Park 227 Santa Rosa Avenue Time: Race start time 3 p.m

March 18th, Sunday- Pug Play Day. Imagine delightful pugs cavorting and snorting. Pug Play day meets the 3rd Sunday of every month. Rain cancels the event. For more info:http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthBayPugs Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: 3 p.m.

6^th Street Undercrossing The 6^th Street Undercrossing project is estimated to start on March 14, 2012 and will take an anticipated 26 weeks to complete. The constructions plans include the roadway, curb and gutter, ADA sidewalks, pedestrian scale lighting, bike lanes, traffic signal improvements and striping. The project includes 6^th Street between Morgan and Davis. If you have questions or concerns regarding this project contact David Vandeveer, City of SR Public Works (707) 543-4521 or DVandeveer@srcity.org

Project Fact Sheet- 6th St underpass

Public Participation letter 6th St Underpass

Speaking of Arbor Day- FYI. Reported by a neighbor on Feburary 29th- “Vandals just cut a big tree down on the dirt/ rustic Santa Rosa path between Pierson n Dutton right behind my house. I left my place at 4:30 went to stony point, heard it fall maybe five minutes before we got home @5… Group of teens were there, but said they just got there… I called the srpd and they said ‘maybe someone would check it out’ Someone’s around with chainsaw? Pretty disgusting. Helen”

Would you like to sponsor the West End Neighborhood Association? Contact Lea Barron-Thomas for details.

Murnane Floors is a West End Sponsor

The West End Neighborhood calendar features events, theater, music, meetings and other items that you might find of interest. To find a complete listing of everything in one place, check out the calendar.

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Celebrate Women at 6th St. Playhouse

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Sunday, March 04th, 2012

Spring has sprung at the 6th Street Playhouse. The 6th Street Playhouse has announced special event presentations marking National Women’s History Month. The myriad talents of women in Sonoma County are highlighted in three special events and a new stage play will take a special look at female characters. “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” opens March 9^th.

National Women’s History Month events at 6th Street Playhouse include:

~ “Under the Influence of Tennessee’s Women” 5 p.m. Sunday, March 18th – Studio Theatre. Women’s History Month will be celebrated at 6th Street Playhouse. Over 30 local women artists reflect on the characters of Tennessee Williams through their paintings and sculptures. This reception and art show features guest speaker KRCB Radio FM Program Director, Robin Pressman. Free admission.

~ “The Tennessee Menagerie: An Evening with the Women of Tennessee Williams” March 23th to April 7th, 2012 – Studio Theatre (Performance times available on the 6SP website) This new stage play is the center piece of National Women’s History Month activities at 6th Street Playhouse. Co-conceived by Artistic Director, Craig A. Miller and 6th Street Playhouse Dramaturge, Lennie Dean “The Tennessee Menagerie” peeks into the life and mind of the American playwright as it re-introduces audiences to his memorable female characters with scenes and monologues by Williams. Tickets $10 to $25.

Tennessee Menagerie

~ “Taste: A Wine Country Pygmalion” 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31 – Studio Theatre
Bronwen Shears directs this staged reading of “Taste: A Wine Country Pygmalion,” a new play by Jody Gehrman (author of “The Ticking Clock Project”). Free admission.

~ “Showcase: Women in the Arts” 7 p.m. Sunday, April 1 – Studio Theatre
This special performance event honors 10 female artists, singers, poets, actresses and dancers who have contributed to the rich, cultural life of Sonoma County. $10 per person.

”Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” March 9th to March 25th on it’s main stage in the G.K. Hardt Theatre. The cast is led by 6th Street Playhouse 2012 Distinguished Guest Artist – actor of stage, film and television, Charles Siebert as Big Daddy. Sexual desire and repression, death and greed cast a somber mood on the occasion of Big Daddy’s 65th birthday celebration and threaten to destroy a wealthy, but dysfunctional Southern family in Tennessee Williams’ 1955 Pulitzer Prize winning drama. Revelations about alcoholic son Brick and his sexually frustrated wife, Maggie are at the heart of this story. Family dynamics are further strained when Big Daddy’s terminal illness is revealed and brother Gooper and his wife Mae contrive to gain control of the family inheritance.

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

All events are presented at 6th Street Playhouse, located at 52 West 6th Street in Santa Rosa, Calif. For tickets or more information call 707-523-4185 or visit www.6thstreetplayhouse.com

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Proof, Restaurants and Pugs

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

After a little bit of rain, the great weather continues. If you haven’t been to 6th Street Playhouse in a while, do yourself a favor and see the current show,” Proof”. Intriguing story, interesting characters and a fabulous cast- including West Ender, Alan Kaplan. Our website has an to date calendar and new photo gallery for 2012.

Now Playing until February 26^th- Proof: Don’t miss this Pulitzer Price and Tony Award winning play. The excellent cast includes West End’s own Alan Kaplan. A young woman delves into her unresolved life on a weekend following the death of her father, a famous mathematician. The arrival of her estranged sister; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, Tickets: $10 to $25 Location: 6^th Street Playhouse, Studio Theatre 52 W. 6th Street Time: See website for show times and tickets

Dana Scott and Alan Kaplan in "Proof"

February 19th, Sunday- Pug Play Day. Imagine delightful pugs cavorting and snorting. Pug Play day meets the 3rd Sunday of every month. Rain cancels the event. For more info:http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthBayPugs Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: 3 p.m.

February 27th through March 4^th- Sonoma County Restaurant Week Participating restaurants , including neighborhood favorites Stark’s Steakhouse, La Gare and Jack & Tony’s will offer three course prix- fixe dinners for $19, $29 or $39 and will feature the excellent tastes from our world class chefs and delicious local ingredients. The emphasis on farm-fresh food and local wineries is beneficial to you, your favorite restaurants and to for local food suppliers, farmers, wineries, and the economic vitality of Sonoma County. Facebook

February 22nd- March 14th- New Qigong Class- Flying Crane Qigong- Utilize movement, breath and visualization to train one’s energy or Qi.. This 4 week class is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Additional classes available in March (3/21-4/18), May (5/2 to 5/23) and June (6/6- 6/27). DeTurk Class Cost is $46. To register call 543-3737 or santarosarec.com

DeTurk Park Recycle Station- Conservation Corps of North Bay helps at risk youth get their lives back on track with a year’s worth of job training, work experience along with an education to get a GED or H. S. Diploma. This is especially wonderful because some of the Corpsmembers and staff call the West End Home. CCNB build, distribute and maintain all recycling drop off stations. They will also pick up, on a regular basis, all aluminum, glass, plastic containers and recyclable paper and cardboard deposited in the bins. Another recycle bin was located at DeMeoPark. http://www.conservationcorpsnorthbay.org

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

Keep track of these Important Dates.

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Sunday, February 12th, 2012

Time to get out your calendar! The West End has two official meetings a year and one annual BBQ and Bike Parade- mark them down so you don’t miss them. Listed below that are several events that always sell out or fill up. Move fast or risk disappointment.

March 15th, Thursday- West End Neighborhood Association Spring Meeting. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Time: 7 p.m.

November 15th, Thursday- West End Neighborhood Association Fall Meeting. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Time: 7 p.m.

Spring and Fall W. E. meetings at Deturk Round Barn

July 21^st, Saturday- The Annual West End neighborhood BBQ and Bike Parade. Friends and neighbors join together to dine, dish and delight in our beautiful park. The Bike Parade is routed throughout the neighborhood. Bring your decorated bike and join in. Under 18 yrs. must wear a helmet. Location: Parade starts and ends at DeMeo Park, BBQ at DeMeo Park. Time: TBA

The Bike Parade and BBQ is in July

These Events Sell Out- Get your tickets or reservation now!

February 27th through March 4^th- Sonoma County Restaurant Week Participating restaurants will offer three course prix- fixe dinners for $19, $29 or $39 and will feature the excellent tastes from our world class chefs and delicious local ingredients. The emphasis on farm-fresh food and local wineries is beneficial to you, your favorite restaurants and to for local food suppliers, farmers, wineries, and the economic vitality of Sonoma County. Facebook

July 13th Friday, S. R. Rural Cemetery Darkside Tours Experience the dark side of Santa Rosa’s history. Hear and see true tales of murder, suicide and other ghastly tragedies of past Santa Rosa residents. Evening Tours – Space is limited. REQUIRES PRE-REGISTRATION $25 Tickets on sale Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 Location: S. R. Rural Cemetery located at Franklin & Monroe Streets Times: No. 62187- 8:00pm ; No. 62189- 9:00pm; No. 62188- 8:30pm; No. 62190- 9:30pm

September 14 & 15, Fri. & Sat.- S. R. Rural Cemetery Lamplight Tours. Walk at night through Santa Rosa’s oldest cemetery to see and hear all new dramatic portrayals of some of our city’s early settlers. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight. Tours leave from the McDonald Gate. $30 REQUIRES PRE-REGISTRATION * Tickets on sale Feb. 9, 2012 Location: S. R. Rural Cemetery located at Franklin & Monroe Streets

September 29th, Saturday- The fourth version of Levi’s GranFondo rolls through the streets of Santa Rosa, California and into the golden hills of our coastal mountains this September. The three routes opened up for regisitration on January 17^th- already the gran (103 mile) route has sold out. There’s plenty of room left in the medio (65 mile) and (32 mile) piccolo routes. For more info: http://www.levisgranfondo.com

West Enders in GranFondo

Would you like to sponsor the West End Neighborhood Association? Contact Lea Barron-Thomas for details.

Stark's Steakhouse is a W. E. Sponsor

Artist and Performers : Are you a West End performer, artist or other talented individual? Don’t be shy! Share your performance dates and events with the neighborhood. We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at westend @sonic.net

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Love, Proof, Singer-Songwriters and Asphalt

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Wednesday, February 08th, 2012

This is what is happening in the West End….

TONIGHT! February 8^th, Wednesday- BoDean Asphalt Neighborhood Meeting This is your chance to ask about the BoDean’s request to install three new 85 foot storage silos at their asphalt plant on Maxwell Court. City of S. R. project planner- Bill Rose 543-3253 wrose@srcity.org. Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 7 p.m.

Asphalt Silos

Feb. 10th to Feb. 26^th- “Proof” On a weekend following the death of her father (a famous mathematician), romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draws Catherine into the most difficult problem of all – how much of her father’s madness ‘or genius’ will she inherit? “Proof” explores the power of love, trust and talent with thoughtfulness and humor as Catherine must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. CAST: Starring Dana Scott, the West End’s own Alan Kaplan , Mark Bradbury and Jill Zimmerman $10 to $25 Location: 6th Street Playhouse, Studio Theatre, 52 West 6th Street Time: See website for showtimes and tickets

Dana Scott and Alan Kaplan in "Proof"

February 11^th, Saturday- Ken Risling and Avery Risling-Sholl Singer songwriter Ken Risling and traditional musician Avery Risling-Sholl (in his first feature performance since his return from Scotland) will play the night away with original songs and music from the Appalachians to banks of Aberdeen. Duets and solos, you will be serenaded by voice, guitar and fiddle while you sip your drink and eat your treats at the wonderful warm atmosphere of the coffee house on railroad square. Location: Aroma Roasters Time: 8:30- 10:30

February 12th, Sunday- We are going to the dogs with two doggie social hours. #1 West End Small Dog Play Hour- a time for the smaller dog to romp with other little dogs. 10 a.m. #2 West End Poodle Party- Time for the Poodles to party. 11 a.m. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: W. E. Small Dog Play Hour 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. W. E. Poodle Party starts at 11 a.m.

February 12 th, Sunday, LOVE, 6th Street IMPROV Style
(Note: Show will probably sell out. Advanced ticket purchase highly recommended.) A fabulous evening of laughter and poignant reflection on matters of the heart. 6th Street Improv takes audience suggestions and makes up delightful scenes, songs, and poetry on the spot. They even get a few audience members into the act. For a Valentine’s celebration you won’t soon forget, head on down to 6th Street and let us be your Funny Valentines! $14 Location: 6^th Street Playhouse Time: 8 p.m.

Notice of Public Hearing- Preliminary Design Review to renovate the existing A St. and B St. entry ways of the S. R. Plaza, including facade improvements, pedestrian amenities and expanding the existing landscaping located at 1071 S. R. Plaza, File number DR12-005.

Notice of Zoning Pending Administrator Action: To The Point- Minor Conditional use permit to allow tattoo and body piercing use within and existing commerical building. Location: 1005 Cleveland Ave. ZA Notice 1005 Cleveland Ave

Announcement Guidelines: The West End Neighborhood Association website is a tool that gives out information that is West End related or of West End interest. Announcements are subject to our West End Neighborhood Association guidelines. Do you have a West End or Railroad Square related announcement? Announcements can be emailed to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

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6th St. Playhouse – enjoy live theater

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Saturday, February 04th, 2012

In the first days of February, final rehearsals are underway in the Studio Theatre for “Proof.” Opening Feb. 10, this 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner combines mystery and suspense with good old-fashioned storytelling when a troubled young woman discovers a revolutionary mathematical breakthrough. West End neighbor Alan Kaplan stars as the young woman’s father.

Final performances of “The Drowsy Chaperone” this weekend. Want a funny Valentine this February? Make reservations now for the 6th Street IMPROV!

February shows at the 6th Street Playhouse include:

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE – Through Feb. 5, 2012 – GK Hardt Theatre: What happens when a lonely man has a love affair with his favorite Broadway musical? “The Drowsy Chaperone,” a classic, jazz-age musical-comedy and all its hilarious characters come to life in his living room. The Tony awarding-winning
Broadway hit “The Drowsy Chaperone” is the ultimate love letter to musical theater as it delights with pure escapism when a man’s vivid imagination transforms his drab apartment into a glittering showcase of show stopping singing and dancing, dazzling costumes and magical sets.
Tickets $15 to $35.

PROOF - Feb. 10 to Feb. 26, 2012 – Studio Theatre: Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, “Proof” combines mystery and suspense with good old-fashioned storytelling when a troubled young woman discovers a revolutionary mathematical breakthrough. On a weekend following the death of her father (a famous mathematician), romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draws Catherine into the most difficult problem of all – how much of her father’s madness ‘or genius’ will she inherit? “Proof” explores the power of love, trust and talent with thoughtfulness and humor as Catherine must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind.
Tickets: $10 to $25

Dana Scott and Alan Kaplan in "Proof"

6th STREET IMPROV! – Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 – Studio Theatre: “Love, 6th Street Improv Style” – A fabulous evening of laughter and poignant reflection on matters of the heart. 6th Street Improv takes audience suggestions and makes up delightful scenes, songs, and poetry on the spot and will even get a few audience members into the act. For a Valentine’s celebration you won’t soon forget, head on down to 6th Street and let us be your Funny Valentines!
Tickets $14.

To reserve tickets or for more information call 707-523-4185 or visit the website at www.6thstreetplayhouse.com You have a part to play! Keep the “curtain up” and local theater legacy thriving with your ticket reservations or donations to the 6th Street Playhouse. Help raise much needed funds by donating online at: http://www.6thstreetplayhouse.com/participate/donations/

Thanks for cheering us on! 6th Street Playhouse 52 West 6th Street

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2 W. E. Meetings, news and dates

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Sunday, January 29th, 2012

February holds two very important meetings for West End residents. One is about the uses of the DeTurk Round Barn and the other about an Asphalt plant- both issues can really affect the quality of life in the West End so they must be examined with care.

February 2^nd, Thursday- DeTurk Round Barn Use Permit- Neighborhood Meeting. The City of SR would like to make changes to the DeTurk Round Barn’s use permit. City of Santa Rosa Project Planner Noah Housh 543-4322 nhoush@srcity.org Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 6 p.m.

February 8^th, Wednesday- BoDean Asphalt Neighborhood Meeting This is your chance to ask about the BoDean’s request to install three new 85 foot storage silos at their asphalt plant on Maxwell Court. City of S. R. project planner- Bill Rose 543-3253 wrose@srcity.org. Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 7 p.m.

DeMeo Park Recycle Station- Conservation Corps of North Bay helps at risk youth get their lives back on track with a year’s worth of job training, work experience along with an education to get a GED or H. S. Diploma. This is especially wonderful because some of the Corpsmembers and staff call the West End Home. CCNB build, distribute and maintain all recycling drop off stations. They will also pick up, on a regular basis, all aluminum, glass, plastic containers and recyclable paper and cardboard deposited in the bins. Another recycle bin will be located at DeTurk Round Barn Park. http://www.conservationcorpsnorthbay.org

CCNB Corpsmembers at DeMeo Park

Unclaimed Friendly Black Cat needs a friend- Black short hair, neutered male, extraordinarily sweet and loving needs a new home. He is black, older, and has medical issues, so if he goes to animal control he will most likely be euthanized. He is at 124 W. 6^th , Call (707) 318- 2853.

I'd be a good kitty! Take me home.

The “first” Peanut statue in all of Korea. Don Taylor, owner of Railroad Square’s Omelette Express, will travel to Jeju-do, South Korea for the dedication of the first and only Snoopy statue in all of Korea. Don has been devoted to fostering the relationship with Santa Rosa’s Korean sister city, Jeju-do. This Snoopy will be placed in the main park (Citizen Welfare Park) of Jeju City. The 30” bronze Snoopy will stand on top of his Korean dog house made of black lava stone, with a red sand roof. Roses bushes will be planted next to Snoopy and a nearby walking path will be named, “Santa Rosa Way” in honor our our City. Safe travels, Don!

Snoopy in Korea

No More Railcars. The last vintage railroad car was recently removed from the SMART site. All four cars, that made their home in Railroad Square for many years, have been transported to their new home with the Timber Heritage Association. It would have delighted locals, tourists and rail enthusiasts to have the cars on display near our historic depot but dreams like these are not always financially possible. In the meantime, it is absolutely wonderful that they will be preserved and displayed by the museum. http://timberheritage.org

February 4th, Saturday- First SATURDAY Cleanup (ages 6 and up welcome). Join neighbors and youth in the care of Prince Memorial Greenway the first Saturday of every month. Clean-up supplies provided. Organized by West Ender Stan Gow. For more info go to http://firstsaturdaycleanup.org Time: 10 a.m.

February 4^th, Saturday- Rock and Roll Detention. 3 Local bands: The Coast Pilots, Third Rail and Court’n’Disaster. Court ‘N’ Disaster, a Honky-Tonk, Classic Country, Country Band with Sonoma County’s Own Judge Jim Bertoli and Judge Brad DeMeo along with law clerks, legal assistants, etc. that’s either Courting Disaster or The Court In Disaster. Music and wine tasting to benefit the Rincon Valley Education Foundation. $20 Location: Last Day Saloon Time: Doors 7:30 Show 8 p.m. Rock and Roll Detention

Court 'n' Disaster

Do you have a crime to report? Post it on our Facebook page so the whole neighborhood hears about it. http://www.facebook.com/groups/45503934491

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

Late January News

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

The rain and thunder is over for now. Updates on music, classes and neighbor news.

First Qigong Class- The first Santa Rosa Rec & Parks class was held on January 18th- Flying Crane Qigong. This 4 week class is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Additional classes available in Feburary, March, May and June. DeTurk Class Cost is $46. To register call 543-3737 or santarosarec.com

Flying Crane Qigong at DeTurk Round Barn

West End Artist, Bob Ankers featured in the 18th annual Art at the Source Tour. Bob works in a wide variety of materials and makes mobiles, sculptures and paintings and will hold his W. 7^th Street studio/home open on tour weekends. The Art at the Source catalog will be available in April. Tour held two weekends in June- 2nd & 3rd; 9 & 10th.

January 24th, Tuesday- ’Music, Meditation and Stillness’ Come enjoy 20 minutes of grounding cello; 20 minutes of stillness and 20 minutes of gently rejuvenating violin. Every Monday morning 10-11am and every Tuesday evening 6-7pm www.anantafiddlehooper.com Location: Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth Street

January 27^th, Friday- Multi-Level Yoga with instructor Ed Levinson. Bring a yoga mat if you have one (small selection available to use on a first come, first serve basis).
The class fee is based on a suggested sliding scale of between $5 and $15. This class will be appropriate for any level of student, even absolute beginners Location: The Arlene Francis Center Time: 11:00am until 1:00pm Facebook

Jan. 27^th, Friday – Pride & Joy + DJ Rob Cervantes (Motown) $15 • 21+ Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 8:30 PM door • 9:00 PM show

Last Day Saloon

Jan. 28^th, Saturday -6th Street Improv! Studio Theatre: Step back in time with 6th Street Improv as the troupe takes audience suggestions to create a funny and entertaining 1940′s style Improvised Radio Show with music, sound effects, comedy and a sponsor from, well only The Shadow knows. Tickets $14. Location: 6^th Street Playhouse 52 W. 6^th Street Time: visit website for showtime and tickets

Court 'n' Disaster

Mail stolen from box. A Jefferson Street neighbor reports: A neighbor told me that some of my mail was at his back door under a step. I left 6 envelopes in my mailbox at 9am to be picked up by the mailperson in the afternoon. Evidently before she arrived it was stolen. There were 5 envelops with checks in them – one recovered by the neighbor. I put a stop payment on all the checks and reported this to SRPD. It is a sad state now that I can not even leave outgoing mail in my personal mailbox on the porch. Please let others know that they may also have had outgoing mail taken from their box on Friday. Thanks Susan S Hayes

Online Report available- Do you know about a street light that is out? or a pot hole that needs to be fixed? The City of SR has an online problem report. Get pole number for the street light and nearest address if available. Online Problem Report

Postage Stamps rise to 45 Cents- Press Democrat

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

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January Tidbits

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Monday, January 16th, 2012

A few West End updates….

Classes:

Flying Crane Qigong Classes Start this Wednesday- This is the first class offered at the DeTurk Round Barn. 4 week classes will be held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m- 11:30 a.m. DeTurk Class Cost is $46. To register call 543-3737 or santarosarec.com

Take a class in the DeTurk Round Barn

New Class: ’Music, Meditation and Stillness’ Come enjoy 20 minutes of grounding cello; 20 minutes of stillness and 20 minutes of gently rejuvenating violin. Beginning Monday 1/23 10-11am and every Monday morning after. Beginning Tuesday 1/24 6-7pm and every Tuesday evening after. www.anantafiddlehooper.com Location: Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth Street

West End Artists Updates:

January 19^th, Thursday- Baby Seal Club. Seasonal Affective Disorder got ya down? Not a problem. Come get your happy on with Baby Seal Club at Aubergine next Thursday. We’ll be headlining for two shweeeeeet acts from Mendocino County… Orphan in the Afterlife and RyCooterMelontramp. $8 Location: Aubergine After Dark 755 Petaluma Avenue Sebastopol, CA Time: 8:30 pm (BSC at 10:30 pm)

February 10th- 26th- “Proof”. West Ender Alan Kaplan is featured in this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play. Show Blurb: After her brilliant but unstable father dies, a young woman discovers a mysterious notebook. It raises a disturbing question: How much of her father’s madness or genius will she inherit? Tickets $10-15 Location: 6^th Street Playhouse, in the Studio Theater

William Smith (Wil) at the opening of “Undiscovered” at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. A show that focuses on 5 So. Co. artists whose work is deserving of wider recognition. Great Show.

Wil Smith

Crime Alert:

Another Garage Intruder- From a Hewett Street Neighbor: Just wanted to alert the neighborhood that someone was in our unlocked garage while we were home sometime Thursday night, and probably early Friday morning. We heard a strange noise outside around 9:30 Thursday night and we checked the yard but didn’t see anything. Then at 5:30am we saw that our shop lights were on and the side door was wide open. We think someone knocked over a bike and got scared and left because so far we haven’t seen anything missing. Remember this also happened on W. 6th Street in December- so let’s make sure our garages are locked.

CAT FOUND: Black short hair, Neutered male, very friendly at 124 W. 6^th Street. Call (707) 318- 2853 He is extraordinarily sweet and loving. If his owner is not found by the end of this month, I will need to take him in to animal control, where he will most likely be euthanized. (since he is black, older, and has medical issues).

Cat Found

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

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First Day of Spring! March still offers lots of opportunities to celebrate Women’s History Month, listen to music and even practice Qigong. Photos of the W. E. Spring Meeting have been put into our gallery- check them out. (See link below).

Celebrate Arbor Day and Luther Burbank’s Birthday right in the neighborhood. This event is on Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon so there’s two opportunities for you to enjoy the performance. (More details listed below.)

Time to get out your calendar! The West End has two official meetings a year and one annual BBQ and Bike Parade- mark them down so you don’t miss them. Listed below that are several events that always sell out or fill up. Move fast or risk disappointment.

This is what is happening in the West End….

Final performances of “The Drowsy Chaperone” this weekend. Want a funny Valentine this February? Make reservations now for the 6th Street IMPROV!

A few West End updates….