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• Thursday, August 18th, 2011

The Naked Ladies are blooming… for some that heralds the end of Summer days. But wait! The weather is still gorgeous and there’s many fun things to do…..

August 19^th, Friday at 8:00pm – August 28th at 2:00pm- Great War Chronicle An elderly woman tells her grandchildren of her early years with their grandfather, when the demands of war sadly separated them in a rock opera production. 6th Street Playhouse presents a rare opportunity to see a professionally produced workshop production of the new musical “Great War Chronicle” written by a noted Bay Area composer, featuring a romantic story set against a historical backdrop. Directed by Michael Fontaine Location: 6th Street Playhouse Studio Theatre, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa Time: Check website for showtimes and tickets.

August 20^th, Saturday- The No. CA Bicycle Expo. Your destination for all things bike. Features a Ride About Town, lots of bikes, accessories, clothes & bike inspired arts and crafts. Food, drink and music. Location: Santa Rosa City Hall Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition

No. CA Bicycle Expo

August 20^th- Saturday. Redwood Empire Live Steamers Interactive Museum-Come ride this Saturday! Trains will soon be a reality in Santa Rosa. Here’s an opportunity to teach you kids about trains. Only a few more runs left before the trains are put up for the winter. The weather is suppose to be perfect for trains and picnics, so pack up the kids, bring a picnic basket and spend the afternoon.Westender Andre Siedentopf (RELSIM member) says if you mention you saw this event on their website or Facebook- you will get a free ride!! Location: Youth Community Park, Fulton Road, Santa Rosa Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

August 20th & 21st, Saturday & Sunday- Cotati Accordion Festival. West End Musicians- Tim Sarter & Amber Lee Baker will perform. Mad Maggies (Celtic Polka) The Mad Maggies are seven musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area who play roots-driven, rowdy folk fusion with a dash of hot pepper and a swig of slivovitz — they kick up some dust. the West End’s own Tim Sarter on Bass. The West End’s own squeezebox goddess, Amber Lee Baker will perform both days and be in the Accordion Babes pageant. (Can’t miss that!) For full schedule: Cotati Accordion Festival

August 21st, Sunday at 10 a.m.- Pug Play Day at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park. Piles of Pugs play and cavort. It’s a sight to see. Pug Play Day is held the 3rd Sunday of every month. For more info: Lisa Howard

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Lots of fun things to do this week.

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Wednesday, April 06th, 2011

West End Events:

TONITE!! April 6^th,Wednesday - 95.9 The KRUSH & A North Bay Hootenanny production… present The Pick-Me-Up Music Revue with Thee Hobo Gobbelins, Amber Lee (West End Artist), Little Lost Boys & Jughead (folk) cost is $5 • ALL AGES Location: The Last Day Saloon Time: 7:00 PM door • 7:30 PM show

Amber Lee Baker

April 10^th- West End Poodle Party Poodles and their owners party at the park. Lot of fun. All Poodles, poodle fusions and poodle-friendly invited to play. The West End Poodle party is held the SECOND Sunday of every month. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 11 a.m.

Downtown & Other areas:

April 8^th, Friday – “Twilight” Pipe Organ Mini Recitals . Free, but donations will pay for installation of electronic 32’ organ pedal stop. Location: Church of the Incarnation 550 Mendocino Ave Time: Event held 2nd Fri of each mo, 6 p.m.

April 9th, Saturday-Civil War Commemorative Event & Tour A Civil Way Commemorative Event, honoring both sides and closely coinciding with the start of nation-wide observances of the Civil War Sesquicental. Event will include a rifle salute, dedication of Civil War era rose, and guided tour. Event is free, but donations welcomed. Location: Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery. Meet at the Franklin Gate G.A.R. Memorial Time: Rose planting at 12:30. Ceremony at 1 p.m.

Civil War Event Flyer and Info

Civil War Commemorative Event

April 9^th- Saturday History Series: Walking Tour – 1906 Earthquake Learn about Santa Rosa history with SCM Curator of History Eric Stanley. Meet at the museum to walk from Courthouse Square to Railroad Square, with stops along the way to discuss historic points of interest. Free with museum admission Location: Sonoma County Museum Time: 11- 12:30 p.m.

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.

West End Artists- April

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Talent, creativity and ingenuity- West Enders have it in spades. We are also a short walk away to excellent venues for music, theater and art. Highlights for April:

April 2^nd. Gabby La La at Aubergine’s After Dark ~ EAT THE ART ~ A Cornucopia of Live Music, Live Comedy, Paintings, Puppets & Mixed Media. Paintings, puppets, & mixed media art displays by local artists Featuring live musical performances by… GABBY LA LA , THE CRUX and more. Film premiere of Eat The Fish Presents “Go Get Your Gun”, Special screening of the new Gabby La La music video. Gabby La La band members are Gabby La La, Zachary Morris, Ananta De Tally (West End Artist and performer! ) and Josh Fossgreen. $10 cover 18+ Location: Aubergine After Dark 755 Petaluma Avenue Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

April 6^th,Wednesday - 95.9 The KRUSH & A North Bay Hootenanny production… present The Pick-Me-Up Music Revue with Thee Hobo Gobbelins, Amber Lee (West End Artist), Little Lost Boys & Jughead (folk) cost is $5 • ALL AGES Location: The Last Day Saloon Time: 7:00 PM door • 7:30 PM show

April 17^th ShopParty is a collective of artists, crafters and creative minds. Art and merchandise for sale from local artists such West End’s William Smith and Mica Jennings. Also great music and food! $2 Entry Location: The Arlene Francis Center 99 6th Street Time: 12- 6 p.m. Facebook

Shop Party

Saturday, April 23 · 7:00pm – 11:30pm Lost, Stolen and Strayed. A great night of music and art- an album release show for Brian Fitzpatrick’s new album, “Lost, Stolen, & Strayed” with Emily Jane White plus Art by William Smith (West End Artist) and Jon Lohne. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. All ages. Tickets are limited to 150 and this show will sell out, so get your tickets now available through Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/168104 and through the Last Record Store in Santa Rosa. Location: The Feed Barn 55 Middle Rincon Time: Doors @ 7, Show @ 8

Artists updates:

Tim Sarter: I’ve opened a new play- Stand By Your Man the story of Tammy Wynette with Heritage Music Theater. It’s running from last weekend through April 17th at the Cinnabar in Petaluma. It has the same basic band as Lost Highway – Me, Jim Peterson, Dave Zirbel and Chris Rovetti. What’s more both Chiara and Fiona (daughters) are in it with me! The entire run sold out in one day, but there a still some tix available for the extended, closing weekend of April 15th. Read Show Review Also from HMT- We are also remounting Woody Guthrie’s American Songs for two nights (after a sold out run at Cinnabar) at what used to be the Rep theater (now HMTs new home) in Sebastapol on April 30th and May 1st. For more info go to: Heritage Music Theater

Production photos by Eric Chazankin for "Stand By Your Man: The Tammy Wynette Story"

Gene Wright: Gene is currently in rehearsals for the SRJC’s Production of ” Jesus Christ Superstar- The last 7 days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth”. The extraordinary rock opera that forever changed the world of musical theatre and includes chart-topping hits like “Superstar” and “I Don’t Know How to Love Him.” Shows at the SRJC’s Burbank Auditorium April 29, 30, May 4, 5, 6, 7 at 8:00 PM April 30, May 1, 7, 8 at 2:00 PM. For tickets of info- call the Box Office at 527-4343 or SRJC Theater Arts

Jesus Christ Superstar

Choklit Chanteuse/Baby Seal Club- There’s alot going on with the Baby Seal club. They are working on their much anticipated, debut album and they’ve also got several video projects in production. For the full scoop on the Baby Seal Club check out Facebook or Baby Seal Club

The Baby Seal Club

Skye Barnett/The Feed Barn- Press Democrat story about David Farish, Joey Castor and Skye Barnett and their new studio they call The Feed Barn.

Skye Barnett

Artistic Kid? It’s time to let the Children Perform for us. ALL ACTS WELCOME!! Ages 0-12. Please register by contacting Jacquie Smith at jacquelinedl@earthink.net Date: Sunday, May 22 Location: TBD (local park- most likely) Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

6th Street Playhouse-

April 15^th- May 15^th- Cabaret

April 15, 16, 22, 23^rd- Theatresports Invitational Improv

April 29^th, 30^th, May 6, 7, 13,14,15 One-Act Plays by Great American Writers 6th Street Playhouse presents a collection of one act plays in the Studio, including Your Mother’s Butt by Allan Ball; Ties That Bind Featuring the Astounding Krispinsky by Eric Coble; Sure Thing and Variations on the Death of Trosky by David Ives; and The Actor’s Nightmare by Christopher Durang. Directed by Robin Miller. Fri & Sat at 8:00; Sun at 2:00 General $25 Senior (62+) $20 Youth (13-21) $20

For a full listing of entertainment, events and other dates- click here!

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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Artists & Performers

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Friday, March 04th, 2011

The West End is brimming with talent. Take the opportunity to enjoy our local West End talent or even share some of your own!

March 5th, Saturday- Amber Lee Baker and Gillian Underwood. Amber Lee (West End artist and performer) is a singer, songwriter, accordion-ista. She recently released her new excellent album “Indelible”. Location: Toad in the Hole Time: 9:30 p.m. Check out her video “Alpha” and remember, dominance is not a bad thing.

Amber Lee at Toad in the Hole March 5th

March 12th, Saturday Gabby La La How do you describe this band? Cross-cultural, generational, freak-folk, hindu-pop? Face it… you’ve got to experience it for yourself. Band members are Gabby La La, Zachary Morris, Ananta De Tally (West End Artist and performer! See more about her below) and Josh Fossgreen. Location: My Friend Joe Coffee Shop 1810 Mendocino Ave. Time: 7-10 p.m. See Gabby La La perform Click Here!

Gabby La La at My Friend Joe March 12th

Ananta De Tally plays electric fiddle/ violin, cello and has been known to hula hoop while performing. Check out this video- you may see some familiar West End landmarks! Click Here!

Film maker, screen writer (and Westender) John Harden’s actor/director workshop exceeded expectations. If you are an interested North Bay actor, you can get on the waiting list and be informed when he repeats the workshop. Please email John Harden Include any information about yourself you think he should know! If you would like to know more about the workshops http://johnfilms.com or see John’s work click here!

AUDITIONS ANNOUNCED for The Mystery of Irma Vep. 6^th Street Playhouse will be auditioning (non-union, male) adult actors for The Mystery of Irma Vep, written by Charles Ludlam. Auditions on: Sunday, March 6th beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Men auditioning should arrive at 6 p.m. and be prepared to read with several partners. Actors should also be prepared to read from the script and to participate in some improvisation exercises at the audition. Please dress for movement-based work. This is a non-AEA production, however actors will be paid. Check out 6thStreetplayhouse.com for specific audition sides and entire audition info. For more information, please contact Craig A. Miller, Artistic Director, at 707-523-4185 x103

Looking for local comedians to start a weekly open mic comedy night. Please email Dave Daher at davedaher@hotmail.com at the Last Day Saloon

Last Day Saloon

Request for Proposals for a mural project on Aston Avenue in Santa Rosa. This is a project of the Graffiti Abatement Program of the Santa Rosa Police Department and they are seeking two artists to design and implement two murals (one per artist). Application deadline is March 15, 2011. RFP- Call for Artists Aston Ave

6th Street Playhouse School of Drama begins March 22nd. Register now! Whether you are interested in acting or want to enrich your theater/acting experience the School of Drama has something for you. Youth ( age 3 and up) and Adult classes. Youth Summer Musical Theater for ages 8- 16. For more information, please contact: Craig Miller, Director of Education at 523-4185 ext. 103

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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Artists

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Saturday, January 08th, 2011

We have art, acting, music and yes, drama, in the West End. (Aren’t we lucky?) Here’s the latest:

Tim Sarter- is a very hard working West End Musician. He plays in several great bands (Miss Kitty & the Big Dogs, The Hank Band to name only two) and is currently starring in the Heritage Music Theatre production of “Woody Guthrie’s American Song“. An exuberant musical celebration of America, Woody Guthrie’s American Song tells the life of the rambling folk singer through his words and music. For more information on this show – click here!

Tim Sarter

More on Tim Sarter- A Random Act of Culture- Watch what happened when the cast of “Woody Guthrie’s American Song” broke into an inspired version of Guthrie’s “This Land is Your Land” in the produce section of Whole Foods Market in Petaluma. Click Here!

Amber Lee Baker- Another busy West End musician, Amber is just kicking off her Accordion Babes tour promoting the compilation CD of 12 female accordionistas and their awesome calendar. On 12/08/2010: Amber took Best Performance for her rendition of her original “Waltzing By Just Holding Hands” at the West Coast Songwriters Competition – Martinez. As part of her prize, Amber Lee will perform a showcase of three originals at their next competition in February.

Accordion Babes Tour

More on Amber- Amber will also be releasing her own new cd, Indelible in February. Check out her new video for her song, Alpha. It fun, sassy and addictive click here! Mark your calendars for her CD release party on February 5th, Saturday at 8 p.m. at Arlene Francis Center, 99 6th St. It’s will be a great West End event. Amber Lee and the Anomalies

Amber Lee Baker

The Baby Seal Club has been working on their debut cd. Check out, “The Otter Dance”- click here! It’s something to look forward to but in the meantime, singer Choklit Chanteuse (one of the West End’s most creative ) is busy at work producing what is bound to be her best creation of all. Yes, a new Baby seal. Best wishes to Choklit and Clifford.

Chocklit & Clifford

6th Street Playhouse acting out in the West End: Two new productions plus the 6th Street Improv!

Opening Jan. 7 – “Art” – A sophisticated send-up of modern art framed by the hilarious exploration of loyalty and friendship. Originally produced in 1995 in Paris, French farce meets ‘Seinfeld’ in this play by Yasmina Reza which won a Tony for Best Play in 1998. Opens Jan. 7 through Jan. 23, 2011.

Opening Jan. 14 – “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” – A musical tribute to the “man in black” featuring more than 30 of Cash’s legendary hit songs. Opens Jan. 14 through Feb. 13, 2011.

On Sunday, Jan. 16 – 6th Street Improv! takes over the Studio Theatre and the set of “Art.” Don’t miss the spontaneous and outrageous laugh fest when they perform with this month’s theme entitled “Artistic License.”

For tickets or more information call 707-523-4185 or visit the website at www.6thstreetplayhouse.com The 6th Street Playhouse is located nearby at 52 W. 6th Street, Santa Rosa.

Auditions announcement click here!

Want to act out? Sixth Street School of Drama – WINTER/SPRING 2011 SCHEDULE Classes available for all ages!

Two sessions are offered: Session I: January 17-March 12, 2011 Session II: March 22-May 22, 2011 Contact Education Director Michael Fontaine at 707-523-4185 x102 or michael(at)6thstreetplayhouse.com

More West End talent and events next week, all events now listed on calendar.

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Poodles, Amber & Art

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Saturday, January 08th, 2011

Three more items for this weekend:

January 7th, Friday- Opening of “Art” – A sophisticated send-up of modern art framed by the hilarious exploration of loyalty and friendship. Originally produced in 1995 in Paris, French farce meets ‘Seinfeld’ in this play by Yasmina Reza which won a Tony for Best Play in 1998. Opens Jan. 7 through Jan. 23, 2011. Location: The 6th Street Playhouse 52 W. 6th Street. For tickets, showtimes or more info visit the website or call 707-523-4185.

January 8th, Saturday- Accordion Babes Tour- Amber Lee Baker & Renee De La Prade with Yeti & Roxanne Oliva. Our own Squeezebox Goddess hits the road to promote the Accordion Babes Calendar and Compilation CD. This is the only Santa Rosa Date- so don’t miss it! Location: Last Record Store 1899a Mendocino Ave. Time: 2 p.m.

Accordion Babes at The Last Record Store

January 9th, Sunday- West End Poodle Party. Prancing poodles party at DeTurk Round Barn Dog park. The dog park has been very muddy due to the rains- so forewarned is forearmed…. they get muddy but they still have fun. Wear your mud boots! Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 11 a.m.

Poodles can wear mud boots too!

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and dog friendly people come together! To see photos of some of West End Dogs or dogs who visit the dog park, CLICK Here!

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West End Artists/Performers news

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

The West End is teeming with creativity and talent.

December 3rd, Friday- Chop’s Variety Showcase. An evening of food and fun to celebrate the successes and talents of Chop’s members. This event is catered by the Chop’s Catering Crew. Free and open to the public. Location: Chops Teen Club 509 Adams Street Time: 4:30- 6:30 p.m.

December 3rd, Friday- The New Horizons Band Holiday Concert. The New Horizons Band highlights the talent of over 60 vintage musicians in a remarkable concert band and a lively swing band. The Holiday Concert will feature seasonal favorites and there is an innovative musical piece with 5 tubas. Joan Woodhull, well known West End musician and gardener, will play the alto sax. Location: The Glaser Center 547 Mendocino Avenue Time: 7 p.m. Donations accepted in any amount.

The 2011 Accordion Babes calendar is here! This calendar has spicy pinup style photos and a compilation CD of all 12 Accordion Babes. A great gift idea!-The West End’s own squeezebox goddess, Amber Lee Baker is Miss February. If you buy your calendar directly from Amber- it’s $15. Contact her at amber@amberleeandtheanomalies.com

Amber Lee Baker

The Hank Band recently played at the Lagunitas Beer Sanctuary. The weather was sultry and the band was hot too. The Hank Band featuring Tahmus Rounds, Chris Rovetti, Dave Zibel, Jim Peterson and the West End’s own Tim Sarter. They also just wrapped up their final show of Hank Williams: Lost Highway and also played. You really missed out if you didn’t get a chance to see them and since Tahmus lives in L.A., it’s a rare treat for them to get together. Check out our gallery to see more photos of West End Artists- click here!

The Hank Band

Do you have a set of pipes on you? The West End Carolers are back and preparing for another round of Wassailing on Saturday December 18th. Looking for singers! If you enjoy choral singing and can sing in parts- Please join us! We especially need some low parts- Alto, bass and tenors! We will be practicing starting in December- Happy Caroling! For more info contact Tory

More West End talent and events next week, all events now listed on calendar

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W. E. Artists & peformer date, auditions info

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Tuesday, November 09th, 2010

The latest news from our West End artists & performers. There are also auditions for actors at the 6th St. Playhouse.

November 13th, Saturday- St. Peterbilt. Watch Sonoma County’s double clutchin, cop dodgin, jack knifein trucker band featuring Paul Riley, Vocals and Guitar; the West End’s own Justin Barr, Lead Guitar; Chris Bradley, Bass; Andy Rosa , Drums. Free Krush Show Location: Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill 151 Petaluma Blvd. S., Suite 129 Time: 8 p.m.- 10 p.m.

St. Peterbilt

If you are a Hank Band fan, you know it’s a rare treat to see them. ( They’re awesome see them on video click here!) Take notice of their November dates:

November 14th, Sunday- The Hank Band featuring Tahmus Rounds, Chris Rovetti, Dave Zibel, Jim Peterson and the West End’s own Tim Sarter will play this weekend. Location: Lagunitas Beer Sanctuary Time: 3- 5 p.m.

November 18th, 19th, and 20th- Hank Williams: Lost Highway (See message) A message from Tim Sarter- Hello everyone, The time is nearly here for our encore performance of Hank Williams: Lost Highway. Last winter the cast and crew of this show performed this play for a run of 26 sold out shows at the 6th Street Playhouse. This month we are bringing it back for 3 shows only at Spreckles Performing Arts Center in Rohnert Park. We are excited about bringing it to a larger venue and are all looking forward to doing it again. The show runs . For full details: Heritage Music Theater

The Hank Band

Your chance to support local artist- Amber Lee Baker. Most of us has had the pleasure of watching Amber Lee and the Anomalies perform. She plays the accordion, is a singer-songwriter and is part of the Accordion Babe Pin-Up Calendar revolution – reinventing the accordion as a sexy instrument. Amber is working on her second Album “Indelible” it includes 8 well crafted songs and is bound to be fabulous. There is a Kickstarter Fundraiser to help fund the Second Album. It’s a fun way for to pre-buy the album and get some great extras. The more you pledge, the more you get…. a private house concert for you and 10 friends, accordion lessons, T-shirts and more. For more info Amber Lee Kickstarter.

Amber Lee

Every Sunday Night – West End DJ Katie Vrooman has a specialty radio show called “Great Dames, Vintage Chicks,” a collection of torch singers, big band singers and jazz vocalists from the 1930’s- 1960’s. Katie hand selects all the music from the show and talks about it as well. You can also hear Katie on Monday- Friday during mid-day- But the Sunday night show (10 p.m. to midnight) is about female singers who “carry the torch”. The KRUSH

6th Street Playhouse Audition Opportunities: Auditions announced for Ring of Fire & Cabaret. The 6th Street Playhouse has announced (non-Equity only) auditions for two upcoming season productions: 1) Ring of Fire: the Music of Johnny Cash [all roles in the 4m/4f in the ensemble cast] 2) Cabaret [the roles of the Emcee and Sally Bowles only] These are general auditions: NO appointments are necessary. Saturday, 11/13, 12 – 3pm, Ring of Fire only Tuesday, 11/16, 7 – 9pm, Ring of Fire only Saturday, 11/20, 12 – 3pm, Ring of Fire and Cabaret. For more info 6th Street Playhouse

Auditions announced for Intimate Apparel. The 6th Street Playhouse has announced general auditions for Intimate Apparel on Wednesday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. for three available roles: Mayme – ’30s’, African American George – ’30s’, Barbadian immigrant Mrs. Van Buren – ’30s’, white American Appointments are not necessary. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Actors cast in the production will receive a small stipend. Intimate Apparel, by Lynn Nottage, will be playing in the 6th Street Playhouse Studio Theater, February 11 – 27, 2011. Stage Director is Bronwen Shears For more information, contact 6th Street Playhouse Interim Artistic Director Michael Fontaine at michael@6thstreetplayhouse.com, or 707-523-4185 x102.

Musicians note! Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair (December 4th & 5th at Finley Community Center) are looking for roving holiday-themed music entertainers for this event. Small stipend available. Email: craftsfair@srcity.org for more information. Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair info

More West End talent and events next week, all events now listed on calendar.

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West End Artists and Performers: Show Tonite!!

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

The West End is home to many talented people- artists, performers and creators. Take the opportunity to enrich yourself by supporting these fabulous folks!

Tonight! June 29th 7- 9:30- Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs play at Ellington Hall. Miss Kitty will always show you a good time and Ellington Hall means there will be a mass of swing dancers. A special Mini Dance class will be offered at the break. $10 cover charge. Ellington Hall New Miss Kitty Video- CLICK Here!

Miss Kitty & the Big Dogs

July 8th, Thursday 5:30 p.m.- KRSH Backyard Concert #4 featuring Hank Williams and Patsy Cline! But seriously, the casts of Always, Patsy Cline and Hank Williams: Lost Highway will be having fun in the Krush Backyard! See the Traveling Hillbilly Blues Band featuring Tahmus Rounds, Chris Rovetti, Dave Zibel, Jim Peterson and the West End’s own Tim Sarter. The Backyard is located at 3565 Standish Ave. off Todd Road exit on 101. Gates open at 5:30 music at 6. Low lawn chairs only, please. No coolers, no dogs. Kids welcome. Food and beverage available for sale. For more info Click Here! Cost: FREE

July 10^th 8 p.m. The Traveling Hillbilly Blues Band at Aubergene After Dark Another chance to see these great musicians.

July 24th Rivertown Revival is coming to Petaluma • Art Boat races, Free Floating River Sculptures, Food, Music & Sideshows. Music featuring West End’s favorites and Baby Seal Club Amber Lee and the Anomalies. For more info Click Here!

Daniel Graham- Sculpture Studio 25 A Maxwell Ct. Daniel Graham lives in the West End- his work can be seen at his Studio-Gallery where he also gives workshops and classes on the the three aspects of art and sculpture: vision, language, and craft. Daniel Graham Sculpture Studio

Killing Time Studios- William Smith and Todd Barricklow – The like minded artists joined forces under the Killing Time Studios moniker in 2002. Their mission to provide its audience with a diverse, gallery experience and quality, accessible fine art.

William Smith- Upcoming show August 20—September 26, 2010 ONE ACROSS THE BOW: Works on Paper. Mark your calendars! Artist Reception: Saturday, August 21, 4—6pm at the Quicksilver Mining Company

Krank Boom Klank -a kinetic industrial arts collective including West End regulars- David Farish, Skye Barnett, & Clifford Hill. Krank Boom Klank

April 24 & 25th- clean ups, Amber Lee and more

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Spring is here and there are lots of ways to enjoy the outdoors. The West End is home to many gifted artists and performers. Take note of the many opportunities to support our local talent.

The West End Charter School has two fund raisers (see below) – a bake sale on Bocce clean up day and a yard sale. They welcome your support through donations and purchases. Questions? email to info@WECS.us

Don’t Forget! May 1st, Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.- The West End Neighborhood Spring yard sale. Time for Spring Cleaning! Empty out those closets and garages. (Rain Date is May 8th). $5 donation if you would like to participate- this covers costs of ads, signs that will be put up (and taken down) on the day of sale. Want to purge but don’t want to sell? The West End Charter School yard sale welcomes your donations. Drop them off at 127 W. 6th Street from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 29th.

West End Garage Sale

April 24th, Saturday at 11 a.m.- Bocce Court Clean up at DeMeo Park. A yearly tradition, spruce up the courts for the West End Summer Bocce Season. Bring tools, gloves and don’t forget the sunblock. Plan to have a snack because the West End Charter School will hold a bake sale at the clean up.

Everyone can help clean up the courts.

Good times!

April 24th, Saturday 9 a.m. to noon- Earth Day on the Greenway ( ages 5 to adult). Celebrate Earthday’s 40th birthday on the Prince Memorial Greenway. Help with a clean up of S. R. Creek, native plant care and trail Maintenance. Tools and refreshments provided. Location: Meet at the Olive Park footbridge. More info? Contact Alistair Bleifuss at 543-3845

April 25th, Sunday 8 p.m.- Amber Lee Baker, song writer, Accordion-ista, Vocalist and West End musician will perform at Aubergine After Dark. For more on Amber Lee, click here!

Amber Lee Baker

April 25th, Sunday 4-9 p.m.- North Bay Film & Art Collective – Sustainable Food Short Film Finale. A showcase of short films, some locally-produced, focusing on sustainability, ethics and community in relation to how we produce our food. 99 Sixth Street

April 25th, Sunday 10 a.m.- Keep the Tour 10 k Fun Run- A widepread effort and campaign to help the Amgen Tour of California continue to be a successful and integral part of our Santa Rosa community. For walkers or runners, the fun run starts on Third Street (@ B St.) in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa and follows a six mile loop along the scenic Prince Memorial Greenway before finishing near the entrance to Gateway Park, just a few short blocks from lots of fun and festivities in Old Court House Square. Sign up at keepthetour.com.

Every Sunday Night – West End DJ Katie Vrooman has a new specialty radio show called “Great Dames, Vintage Chicks,” a collection of torch singers, big band singers and jazz vocalists from the 1930’s- 1960’s. Katie hand selects all the music from the show and talks about it as well. You can also hear Katie on Monday- Friday during mid-day- But the Sunday night show (10 p.m. to midnight) is about female singers who “carry the torch”. The KRUSH 95.9

More West End talent and events next week, all events now listed on calendar.

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

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