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DeTurk Update, Crime alert & Entertainment
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, May 27th, 2010
By now, many of you have noticed the steel beams sticking out of the windows of the DeTurk Round Barn, this is in preparation of the barn being lifted. It will be an exciting step of the project and may happen on Friday. The sod will finally be placed in the dog park and work will continue on the barn while the dog park completes its “grow in”. Tentative Dog Park opening is July 15, 2010- but everything is subject to change due to varied circumstances.

Project Update- In progress or planned- Dog Park: a) Tree and sod placement, b) Painting of fence c) Irrigation testing d) Benches and Final concrete work. Round Barn:  a) Shoring and cribbing for barn lift b) Barn lift c) Soil Removal d) Prep for concrete slab & infrastructure.  Off-Site Improvements: a) Start work on sidewalk etc. at Donahue/W. 8th.

Shoring & cribbing on 5-27 for Barn lift

Shoring & cribbing on 5-27 for Barn lift

Crime Alert-Bike stolen: Wednesday night (May 19th) one of our nice road bikes — a brown and white Jamis Aurora — was taken from behind our house at 120 9th St. Also happened at around 2AM. I called the police and they drove around the neighborhood a few minutes later with no luck.  Russ Scarola

Jamis Aurora Copper

Jamis Aurora Copper

West End Events & Happenings:

West End Summer Bocce- Every Friday at 6 p.m. at DeMeo Park.  Join your friends and neighbors at beautiful DeMeo Park.  Bring food and drinks to share.  The West End Neighborhood Association has secured a permit for alcohol and a lavatory for Friday night Bocce season. (Thanks to everyone who paid their dues!) This is an all age, dog friendly event. To keep the event enjoyable and comfortable for all- please remember to observe Park rules: No glass, dogs on leashes.  Wear layers for chilly nights.

May 28th, Friday night is the premier of Rent at the 6th Street Playhouse. Enjoy the wonderful amenity of live performances right in the neighborhood. For info Click here!

May 30th, Sunday St. Peterbilt – Sonoma County’s finest double clutchin’, scale jumpin’, mile makin’, tailgaitin’, possum squashin’, cop dodgin’, pinballin’, jackknifen’, gear bustin’ sort of a band will play at Russian River Brewing Co. West End Musician Justin Barr plays lead guitar. St. Peterbilt Russian River Brewing Co.

St. Peterbilt

St. Peterbilt

Support the West End Neighborhood Association. Pay your yearly dues ($10 suggested, but any amount appreciated) by Pay Pal on the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

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West End, Railroad Square, Downtown Events
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Lots of fun things to do this summer- Mark these on your calendar!

West End & Railroad Square events:

May 28th- June 27th- Rent- at 6th Street Playhouse RENT an American musical that tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side. The phenomenon of RENT has been compared to the musical HAIR when it first appeared on Broadway in 1968. 6th Street Playhouse

June 5th 1- 4 p.m. Summer Open House at CHOP’s Calling all Teens, Friends and their families to check out all the cool summer programs. Free BBQ, See flyer for more info or CHOP’S

Chop's Summer Open House flyer 6-5-10

Chop's Summer Open House flyer 6-5-10

The First Friday of June, July, August & September 6pm to 9pm- Summer Nights in Railroad Square (4th Street between Davis and Wilson) A summer long celebration of food, friends and frivolity. Summer Nights in Railroad Square

Downtown Events:

May 26th- Sept 1st-  Wednesdays  5-8pm Santa Rosa Downtown Market Every Wednesday night the Downtown Market brings the community together to celebrate and showcase the bounty of Sonoma County by offering fine foods, fresh produce, a variety of entertainment, and handmade arts and crafts. Located in Downtown Santa Rosa on Fourth Street from Mendocino Ave to E Street. srdowntownmarket.com

May 26 Water Smart Expo at Downtown Market A great way to end Water Awareness Month and kick off the Downtown Market for 2010. The Expo will provide an opportunity for you to meet with representatives from local businesses, talk with employees from both City and County agencies and enter a raffle to win awesome prizes. Bring the kids- their will be plenty of fun activites to keep them busy too! Visit: srcity.org/wc for more info!

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Meetings, Music & Mother’s Day
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Tuesday, May 04th, 2010

West End Summer Bocce Season opens on Friday, May 14th 6 p.m. at DeMeo Park.  Your West End Neighborhood Association dues pay for the lavatory for our Summer Bocce season. Pay your dues by Pay Pal on our website or mail your check, payable to the West End Neighborhood Association to : Dan Wright, 512 Jefferson Street, Santa Rosa CA 95401. $10 suggested but any amount appreciated.

Ready for Bocce?

Ready for Bocce?

May 6th, Thursday at 5-7pm. Street Performer Presentation: The City of Santa Rosa will present a new draft ordinance to encourage permitted Street Performers in Santa Rosa. Comments and suggestions are encouraged. Although this will be a city wide policy, they anticipate heavier use of permits in the downtown area. Location: Finley Commnity Center, Manzanita Room, 2060 West College Avenue. For questions contact the Arts Coordinator, Tara Matheny-Schuster, at 707-543-4512 or tmatheny-schuster@srcity.org

May 7th, Friday- Street Sweepers are scheduled to clean our streets- however last month they came 2 days early…. So who knows? If it goes as planned, sweepers come early in the morning so move your cars off the curb to allow the gutters to be cleaned.

May 7th, Friday 7:30 p.m. – The Sonoma County New Horizons Band, a concert band composed solely of musicians age 50 or older, playing woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments, will give their Spring Concert this Friday evening. West End musician (and Gardening extraordinaire) Joan Woodhull plays Alto Saxophone.  Location: The Glaser Center 547 Mendocino Ave, Dowtown Santa Rosa. This is a free concert. For more info on the New Horizons Band- click here!

May 8th, Saturday- Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive- Place your non-perishable food donations like canned meats & soup, pasta, juice etc.  at your mailbox before your letter carrier arrrives. It will be taken to the Post Office and then delivered to local foodbanks or panties. Visit www.usps.com/stampouthunger for more info.

May 8 to May 9, Saturday & Sunday- Music with the Stars – Gala Benefit and concert.  It’s a hometown celebration and star-studded show featuring former Santa Rosa High School students. These talents return home to Santa Rosa for a special concert benefiting 6th Street Playhouse and honoring retired Santa Rosa High School music teacher Dan Earl. May 8: 6:30 p.m. Gala Reception / 8 p.m. Performance – Gala reception including hors d’oeuvres, fine wines, silent and live auction $100 per person  May 9: 2 p.m. Mothers’ Day Performance – Bring your mother or another special woman for a Mother’s Day Treat $30 per person.  LOCATION: 6th Street Playhouse GK Hardt Theatre, 52 West 6th Street  BOX OFFICE: 707-523-4185  For more info Click Here!

Music with the Stars Benefit

May 9, Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.- Luther Burbank Mothers’ Day & Plant Sale. The first 200 ladies who visit our Gardens on Mother’s Day, May 9, will receive a fresh flower corsage. Come early while the supply lasts. We will have an exceptional selection of plants to fill your spring/summer garden! For more info Click Here!

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Tonight Friday April 9th
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Friday, April 09th, 2010
Spring flowers are popping out. If you have time, take a stroll around the West End to see them in bloom.

West End Musician Justin Barr plays in not one but two bands. St. Peterbilt – Sonoma County’s finest double clutchin’, scale jumpin’, mile makin’, tailgaitin’, possum squashin’, cop dodgin’, pinballin’, jackknifen’, gear bustin’ sort of a band and  Quarter Mile Combo a pure rockin’ Americana Rockabilly act!  The Quarter Mile Combos backbone is kept solid by drummer Gary Daly, and Todd Troublemaker’s upright bass slappin’. Justin Barr slings sweeping guitar solos and riffs alongside powerhouse vocalist, front woman, Nettie Hammar. With their recent release of “Motels, Gas and Beer”, The Quarter Mile Combo’s live show will take you down an electrifying winding road of good time rock n roll! Quarter Mile Combo has a  European tour slated for June 2010. Quarter Mile Combo

Quarter Mile Combo

Quarter Mile Combo

Tonight: See Justin and band St. Peterbilt play tonight! at Aubergine After Dark 755 Petaluma Blvd., Sebastopol, CA  Listen!

St. Peterbilt

St. Peterbilt

Apr 9 – May 9, 2010 Tartuffe at 6th Street Playhouse. Tonight is opening tonight!

By Jean Baptiste Moliere    Directed by Sheri Lee Miller  A French classic that shines a remarkable reflection on our modern times, Moliere’s most successful comedy “Tartuffe” (first performed in 1664) still holds up with its satirical attacks on religious and social hypocrisy.

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West End Theater & Talent News
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Talent abounds in the  West End neighborhood. We have many creative, talented residents. We are also very fortunate to have a live performance theater right on W. 6th Street. 6th St. Playhouse has announced auditions for an upcoming show… anyone interested?

February 27th, Saturday 1 p.m. & February 28th, Sunday 5 p.m.- 6th Street Playhouse announces auditions for it’s production of “Rent”. For complete audition information, 6th Street Playhouse- Auditions for “RENT”

West End's Tim Sarter recently appeared in "Hank Williams- Lost Highway"

West End's Tim Sarter recently appeared in "Hank Williams- Lost Highway"

February 26th through March 21st- 6th Street Playhouse presents “Dirty Blonde” A Comedy with music by Claudia Shear.The wit, career and irresistible appeal of legendary Hollywood star Mae West is remembered and explored in this awarding winning comedy. Two devoted Mae West fans swap stories and admiration of Mae West with comedy, history and musical flashbacks that honor the campy, sexy, groundbreaking icon who challenged film censors while titillating 1930s movie audiences with her memorable double entendres and erotic, independent female characters. Directed by Tara Blau TICKETS: $18 to $28 LOCATION: 6th Street Playhouse – GK Hardt Theatre 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa  6th Street Playhouse

Speaking of talented neighbors, The Gong Show (Produced by West End resident Kelly Cowan) was by all accounts,  smashing success. If you missed the show- you can still enjoy the show on video.  The West End would like to thank Marcy Mendelson for catching Carmen Miranda on video. ( Marcy has also offered to help Carmen work on some “killer” samba moves!)  The talented and dashing Clifford Hill has also taken photos of the event.

The Santa Rosa Gong Show 2010 Carmen Miranda Lives! Photos by Clifford Hill

All events are posted on the West End Neighborhood Calendar Click Here!

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2nd try Mardi Gras & more fun this week
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

(Sorry  if you received this twice- the first attempt was not successful.)

If you missed the Railroad Square Mardi Gras parade, don’t fret… there’s still more to do this week!

The Mardi Gras Parade was full of enthusiasm, laughter and music. It was a bit like First Night- when strangers met in the street to celebrate in the downtown. The Last Day Saloon’s featured act for the evening, Rythmntown Jive led the jubilant crowd through the welcoming restaurants (except one uncelebratory coffee shop who had posted guards!). To see the parade in progress- click here!

2010 Railroad Square Mardi Gras

2010 Railroad Square Mardi Gras

February 18th, Thursday 7 p.m.- 6th Street Playhouse 5th Anniversary Celebration- Dance party celebration with Rock-a-billy, Country & Swing music performed by the Shannon Rider Band. Tickets are $25 6th Street Playhouse

February 19th, Friday 6 to 8 p.m.- W. E. Creative Salon. The West End Creative Salon Series 2010 continues. EconomiCA- Our economy in transition: Borrow, Barter & Share. Drinks to follow at STARKS.

EconomicCA

EconomicCA

February 21st, Sunday- Two events

3 p.m. Pug play day at De Turk Round Barn Dog Park. Watch playful Pugs cavort and socialize! De Turk Round Barn Dog Park is a fenced-in, leash free area. A water faucet is available at the park to keep your dog hydrated. Please observe park rules and regulations so that this will be an enjoyable experience for all. Please no food or snacks within the fenced area for the safety of our pugs as well as other dogs that may visit the park after us. And, of course, any friendly dogs/breeds are always welcome. For more info or to join the mailing list contact Lisa Howard -lhoward@sonic.net

5 p.m. The Gong Show at Toad in the Hole 115 5th Street. PERFORMERS needed! Do you have an act only your mother could love? Performers sign up from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Show starts at 5 p.m. Toad in the Hole

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Railroad Square Mardi Gras celebration
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, February 15th, 2010
Lots to do this week!

February 16, Tuesday 5:30 p.m.- Celebrate Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday in Railroad Square. It all starts with a parade around Railroad Square. Parade starts at the Last Day Saloon at 5:30 led by Rythm Town Jive.  Enjoy New Orleans R& B, Food and drink. $7 advance tickets or $10 on day of show. Buy tickets online RHYTHMTOWN-JIVE  “JUMPIN’ AMERICAN ROOTS R&B” Last Year’s Parade video

Mardi Gras Parade

Mardi Gras Parade

February 18th, Thursday 7 p.m.- 6th Street Playhouse 5th Anniversary Celebration- Dance party celebration with Rock-a-billy, Country & Swing music performed by the Shannon Rider Band. Tickets are $25 6th Street Playhouse

February 19th, Friday 6 to 8 p.m.- W. E. Creative Salon. The West End Creative Salon Series 2010 continues. EconomiCA- Our economy in transition: Borrow, Barter & Share. Drinks to follow at STARKS.

EconomicCA

EconomicCA

Sunday February 21st- Toad in the Hole 115 5th Street- The Gong Show.  PERFORMERS needed! Do you have an act only your mother could love? Performers sign up from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.   Show starts at 5 p.m. Toad in the Hole

All events are posted on the West End Neighborhood Calendar Click Here!

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Hank Williams & band perform, SMART change
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, February 04th, 2010

On Thursday night, Railroad Square Merchants were treated to a special performance by “Hank Williams and his Band” courtesy of the 6th Street Playhouse. The musicians are Tahmus Rounds, Jim Peterson, Chris Rovetti, Tim Sarter and Dave Zirbel. To view these excellent musicians in action -click here!

"Hank Williams and his band"

"Hank Williams and his band"

SMART has been informed that the venue originally booked for their Feb. 11 workshop in Santa Rosa is no longer available. Thus that meeting has been moved to the Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. For more info SMART Feb 11th Meeting- New location

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West End February Calendar
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, February 04th, 2010
Even though the skies are gray, there’s always activities, meetings and events within walking distance of the West End. A few items for your February calendar:

Street Sweeper- City of Santa Rosa street sweeping happens the first friday of every month. Accumulated leaves and debris can create havoc with street drainage- so move your cars off the curb the night before or early morning. Be a good neighbor-If you have a non-working, unregistered or a car that has been parked on the street over 72 hours- S. R. City Code states that these cars are subject to removal by the Police Department. So move your car! Neighborhood Services brochure- click here!

SMART Rail station workshop- February 11th  7 p.m. at CHOPS 509 Adams Street. Smart station design consultants will present initial concepts about stations and seek your feedback. For more info SMART Feb 11- station workshop

All events are listed on the West End Neighborhood website’s calendar- click here!

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Smart Train Delay, Hank Williams
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Sunday, January 24th, 2010
There’s still things to do in spite of the rain. See a wonderful musical right in the neighborhood, dine on food prepared by SRJC students or just enjoy the abundance of nearby restaurants and nightlife.

See a Play Now showing until February 7th at 6th Street Playhouse Hank Williams: Lost Highway. A spectacular musical biography of the legendary singer-songwriter frequently mentioned alongside Louis Armstrong, Robert Johnson, Duke Ellington, Elvis, and Bob Dylan as one of the great innovators of American popular music. Box office: 707-523-4185 For more info Click Here!

Hank Williams: Lost Highway

Hank Williams: Lost Highway

Enjoy local restaurants and nightlife Have you had a Flaming Manhattan lately? Check this out!

Sample seasonal, local fare SRJC Culinary Cafe is located downtown at 458 B. St. and is now open for Spring Semester. The Cafe ( 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Bakery (7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) is open Wednesdays through Fridays. Reservations are recommended. Call 576-0279. For more info Click Here!

SMART train service to Santa Rosa may be delayed a few years. See  Press Democrat for full story. To read Press Democrat article, Click Here!

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