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Creek Week, Bike & Ped, New West End Baby
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• Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
The weather is hot. The Regatta is over…. but there are always plenty of things for West End residents to do. Check out this week’s Creek Week and other events.

September 25th- October 2nd- Creek Week is a week-long celebration of our local creeks. Throughout the Russian River and Santa Rosa Creek areas, cities, counties and other stewardship organizations are coming together to declare September 25 – October 2 as “Creek Week”. This will be a time of fun and adventure, with educational activities for everyone at your local creeks and nature areas. Join in the creek clean-up and restoration opportunities. All our creeks are a rich and diverse system which provides water supply, wildlife habitat, flood capacity, recreation, and aesthetic values to all who live in and visit them.  For more info Click Here!

September 29th, Wednesday- S. R. Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan. This is your chance to attend the final public workshop to share your thoughts and suggestions. Time: 6- 7:30 p.m. Location: MSCN- Transit Ops Training Room 45 Stony Point Road, Room 109. In addition to this workshop, you may want to provide comments to: Planning Commission October 14th, 4 p.m. at Council Chambers, Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board October 21st 4 p.m. Location TBD, City Council November 10, 5 p.m. Council Chambers. For more info Click Here!

September 30th, Thursday- Miss Kitty & the Big Dogs Jump, Swing & Blues. Excellent vocals and musicians including the West End’s own Tim Sarter. Miss Kitty will have everyone dancing. Location: Aubergine after Dark 755 Petaluma Blvd, Sebastopol. Show at 8 p.m. Beginner swing dance class at 6:30

Miss Kitty & the Big Dogs

Miss Kitty & the Big Dogs

Oct 1 – Oct 24, 2010- Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf. A nightcap becomes a nightmare. Join George & Martha in their unhappy marriage.  6th Street Playhouse

Welcome new West End baby! Veronica and Paul Jordan welcomed their new baby son into the world today. Best wishes and health to this wonderful West End family.

Paul & Veronica and dog Bella (Friend Ann in foreground)

Paul & Veronica and dog Bella (Friend Ann in foreground)

If you are a West End Artist or Performer… Don’t be shy! We want to brag about you too. Send your performance/show dates to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

The West End Calendar has a full listing of events, West End Artists and performer dates, meetings and other dates of neighborhood interest.

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West End Artists & Performers Sept Calendar
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• Tuesday, September 07th, 2010
Permission to shamelessly brag please! The West End is rich with talented individuals and West End residents are within walking distance of many great venues to see them. This is the September calendar.

September 8th, Wednesday- Quarter Mile Combo opens for Southern Culture on the Skid. Quarter Mile Combo:You hear pure rockin’ Americana Rockabilly from this 4 piece act! The Quarter Mile Combos backbone is kept solid by drummer Gary Daly, and Todd Troublemaker’s upright bass slappin’. The West End’s own 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! Location: Mystic Theater 21 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma .Doors Open at 7 p.m. Limited Seating. 18 & over $15

Quarter Mile Combo

Quarter Mile Combo

Sept 9th, Thursday- Deluxe Buckets The Bands: Bobby Joe Ebola and the Children MacNuggits, Sex and Machines, Hobo Gobblins and West End Favorite Deluxe Buckets. Deluxe Buckets, those debonair devils in plaid,  features the West End’s own Kelly “KC” Cowan, Dan “Detroit” Murphy, “Sexy” Dan Krause, Cliff “eekins” Hill. Location: New College aka The Arlene Francis Center aka. The Film and Art Collective 99 Sixth St. Music starts at 8 p.m. $7  More info on facebook

The Deluxe Buckets- Debonair, Dapper devils in plaid

The Deluxe Buckets- Debonair, Dapper devils in plaid

September 10th, Friday- Carnival of  Chaos- A highly visual, verbal & physical comedy show in a cabaret like setting, with ‘The Mark & Dre Show’ + special guests. An evening of strange comedy, insane juggling, sardonic magic, musical parody and dangerous stunts! Location:  The Arlene Francis Center (AKA New College) 99 Sixth St. in Railroad Square $10-$20 Doors open @ 7pm for drinks and music, then 8pm show. Carnival of Chaos

September 24th, Friday- St. Peterbilt. How romantical! Picture you and your honey overlooking the beautiful vineyards of Alexander Valley, enjoying a picnic dinner with a delicious Hanna wine, and dancin to the double clutchin-ist, cop dodgin-ist, jack knifein-ist trucker band in this fine county! Don’t miss St. Peterbilt , with West End’s Justin Barr on guitar,performing at the last KRUSH Hanna Winery Concert. It’s guaranteed fun in a beautiful setting. Location: Hanna Winery Music starts at 6pm. Free.

St. Peterbilt

St. Peterbilt

September 24th, Friday- CHOPS – The unveiling of Locust-Motive an evening of innovative art. Start off the Handcar Regatta Weekend by being one of the first to view the teen-designed and fabricated handcar. View other contraptions by Krank-Boom-Clank, Arn Anderson and Whiskey Drunk Cycles . Music and food. Location: Chop’s Teen Club corner of W. 6th & Adams. 5 to 7 p.m. Veil falls at 5:30- Don’t miss it!

The Locust-Motive is coming!

The Locust-Motive is coming!

September 25th, Saturday- Earle Fest- A celebration of Americana Music Bands: Dave Alvin & The Guilty Women, James McMurtry, The Belleville Outfit, St. Peterbilt & more!  Outdoor open seating. Beach chairs, lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Food and beverages for sale on site. No coolers, pets or carry-in alcohol. Location: Earle Baum Center 4539 Occidental Rd. Noon to 7 p.m.  $20 advance, $25 at gate. (under 10 free) More info Click Here!

Earle Fest

Earle Fest

September 30th, Thursday- Miss Kitty & the Big Dogs Jump, Swing & Blues. Excellent vocals and musicians including the West End’s own Tim Sarter. Miss Kitty will have everyone dancing. Location: Aubergine after Dark 755 Petaluma Blvd, Sebastopol. Show at 8 p.m. Beginner swing dance class at 6:30

If you are a West End Artist or Performer… Don’t be shy! We want to brag about you too. Send your performance/show dates to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

The West End Calendar has a full listing of events, West End Artists and performer dates, meetings and other dates of neighborhood interest.

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Great weekend events
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• Friday, July 09th, 2010
Great fun this weekend. Can’t decide what to do? Then do them all!

July 10th 8 p.m. Aubergine –  The Hank Band , The musicians are Tahmus Rounds, Jim Peterson, Chris Rovetti, West End neighbor Tim Sarter and Dave Zirbel. Excellent musicians and a great show. Don’t miss it! AUBERGINE AFTER DARK: 755 Petaluma Blvd, Sebastopol, Ca

The Hank Band

The Hank Band

July 11th Sunday, starts at 9:30- World Cup Final at Toad in the Hole Pub. The folks at the toad have come up with another day of fun on 5th Street.

Toad in the Hole presents The World Cup Final

Toad in the Hole presents The World Cup Final

July 11th to August 15th Sunday afternoons  5-7pm Live at Julliard Park – 17th Annual 2010 Summer Concert Series . Extend the weekend, come and enjoy a picnic dinner on a summer Sunday evening filled with music, fun and food. This year’s line up:  July 11th Petty Theft, July 18th The Sorrentinos , July 25th Poyntlyss Systars, Aug 1 Baby Seal Club, Aug 8 Lansdale Station, Aug 15th The Soul Shine Blues Band This week :Petty Theft (The ultimate tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) will kick off this summer’s Live at Juilliard performances.  Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and sit back and enjoy the entertainment. Bring your picnic dinner or purchase it from Worth Our Weight Culinary program or purchase a delicious coffee drink from The Coffee Girls. All performances are free.

Live at Juilliard Header

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

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West End Artists & Performers for July
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• Wednesday, July 07th, 2010
There are 2 great opportunities to hear music this week- especially if you are a Hank Williams fan!

July 8th Thursday  6 p.m. Williams & Patsy Cline KRSH Backyard Concert #4: Backyard Concert #4: Hank Williams & Patsy Cline in the backyard together! But seriously, the casts of Always, Patsy Cline and Hank Williams: Lost Highway will be having fun in the Krush Backyard! Low lawn chairs only, please.  No coolers, no dogs.  Kids welcome! Food and beverage available for sale. The Backyard opens at 5:30.  Music at 6. Cost: FREE  The Krush Station House  3565 Standish Avenue  Phone: 7075880707

KRSH backyard concert

KRSH backyard concert

No dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

July 10th 8 p.m. Aubergine –  The Hank Band , The musicians are Tahmus Rounds, Jim Peterson, Chris Rovetti, West End neighbor Tim Sarter and Dave Zirbel. Excellent musicians and a great show. Don’t miss it! AUBERGINE AFTER DARK: 755 PETALUMA BLVD, SEBASTOPOL, CA, USA

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!

Mark these dates on your calendar!

July 28 Wednesday 7 p.m. MISS KITTY & THE BIG DOGS Jump Swing Rockabilly at Cafe Azul

July 31st Saturday 9 p.m. Lunatic Binge- A Benefit fundraiser for BAby Seal Club’s updoming cd. Featuring Baby Seal Club, Brother’s horse and the Deluxe Buckets at Hopmonk Tavern $10 in costume $15 without

Baby Seal Club -Lunatic Binge

Baby Seal Club -Lunatic Binge

See videos of West End’s talented performers such as the Deluxe Buckets, Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs, Baby Seal Club and other West End related events at 2srwestendfan’s YouTube channel

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

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.

Everyone can help clean up the courts.

Good times!

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

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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DeTurk Round Barn, This weekend
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• Friday, April 16th, 2010

De Turk Round Barn Park now under construction- The area on the south side of the park is being cleared for the new dog park. The West End Historic Rose garden will be moved to a new location. More info, dates and details to follow!

New dog park site

New dog park site

Gina Stateler-Calhoun & Cesca Wellman- Rose Garden crew

Gina Stateler-Calhoun & Cesca Wellman- Rose Garden crew

Don’t forget! Saturday April 24th at 11 a.m. Bocce Court Clean up at DeMeo Park-  Bring tools and gloves. Don’t forget your hat and sunblock.

Good things to do this weekend:

April 17th, Saturday at 8 p.m.- The Traveling Hillbilly Blues Band featuring cast members from the recent 6th Street Playhouse production of “Hank Williams, Lost Highway”. The musicians are Tahmus Rounds, Jim Peterson, Chris Rovetti, West End neighbor Tim Sarter and Dave Zirbel. Excellent musicians and a great show. Don’t miss it! At Aubergine After Dark, 755 Petaluma Ave. Sebastopol $5 cover charge The Traveling Hillbilly Blues Band

The Traveling Hillbilly Blues Band

The Traveling Hillbilly Blues Band

April 18th, Sunday 3 p.m.- Pug Play Day at DeTurk Round Barn Park. Watch masses of playful pugs cavorting around. Other friendly dogs and breeds are invited to attend. Join the Pug Play Day mailing list for lots of interesting information including Pug adoption/rescue opportunities. Lisa Howard lhoward@sonic.net

(Entire event list on previous West End Update or on West End calendar).

West Ender in the News – Gwen Riddell Certified Nurse and Midwife  See Press Demo Article

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.

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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April Events and gatherings
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• Sunday, April 11th, 2010

Don’t let Tax Day get you down. There’s lots of fun things to attend- Music, Earth Day, Pugs and West End talent - You choose!

Can you sing? April 15th, Thursday- Audition to sing the National Anthem at the AMGEN Tour of California! Wine Country Radio is holding auditions for their annual Anthem Contest, 6-8 p.m. at the Russian River Brewing Company. Come prepared to belt out the National Anthem on stage and have your performance video taped. The top 5 performers will have their videos posted on Wine Country Radio websites for radio listeners to vote on their favorite, who will ultimately sing the anthem at the AMGEN Tour of California celebration in Santa Rosa on May 17th! Russian River Brewing Co. 725 4th Street.

April 15th Thursday 7-9 p.m. – Free Live Swing and Jump Blues!! Miss Kitty & the Big Dogs. West End’s Tim Sarter plays bass. Free all ages show at Cafe Azul, 521 4th St. Next to Checkers.

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs

April 15th Thursday – Surf Movie Night and the Missus’s birthday. 7p.m. – 11:45 p.m. at Toad in the Hole. Toad in the Hole

April 17th, Saturday Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day downtown & enjoy food, music, eco-friendly crafts & activities for kids, volunteer opportunities, local vendors, and environmental organizations.12p.m. to 4 p.m. in Courthouse Square.

Earth Day Fair 2010 in Courthouse Square

April 17th, Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  “Family Day,” at the Sonoma County Museum . Admission is free with kids’ activities throughout the day! 425   7th Street  Sonoma Country Museum

April 17th, Saturday at 8 p.m.- The Traveling Hillbilly Blues Band featuring cast members from the recent 6th Street Playhouse production of “Hank Williams, Lost Highway”. The musicians are Tahmus Rounds, Jim Peterson, Chris Rovetti, West End neighbor Tim Sarter and Dave Zirbel. Excellent musicians and a great show. Don’t miss it! At Aubergine After Dark, 755 Petaluma Ave. Sebastopol $5 cover charge  The Traveling Hillbilly Blues Band

The Taveling Hillbilly Blues Band

The Traveling Hillbilly Blues Band

April 18th, Sunday 3 p.m.- Pug Play Day at DeTurk Round Barn Park. Watch masses of playful pugs cavorting around. Other friendly dogs and breeds are invited to attend. Join the Pug Play Day mailing list for lots of interesting information including Pug adoption/rescue opportunities. Lisa Howard    lhoward@sonic.net

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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Tonight Friday April 9th
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• 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.

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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