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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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• Monday, July 26th, 2010
If you want to get a little crazy, this is a good week to do it. Lots of opportunities to see local West End performing artists- and the biggest event actually requires a straight jacket (or perhaps a bathrobe and medication).

July 27th, Tuesday night. Toad in the Hole’s 3 year anniversary Party. The Deluxe Buckets will bust out some good ol’fashioned swampabilly- zombitandem-tacotruckin-goodtime tunes.  Plus, the troublemakers will be haulin’ out the big contraptions for the summer fun of it and because the Toad has always been ready with beer and support for The Builders. Party from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Deluxe Buckets play at 9 p.m. Toad in the Hole

The Deluxe Buckets- Debonair, Dapper devils in plaid

The Deluxe Buckets- Debonair, Dapper devils in plaid

July 28th, Wednesday night, 7 p.m.  Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs – Miss Kit Von Kat and her Big Dogs will show you a swinging good time. Location: Cafe Azul at 7 p.m. Miss Kitty and the Big dogs video

July 31st, Saturday, 9 p.m.  Feeling demented? Perfect! Lunatic Binge will encourage  you right off the deep end.  A benefit fundraiser for Baby Seal Club’s upcoming CD- but you actually benefit because you get to see the 3 local bands including West End Favorites- Baby Seal Club and the Deluxe Buckets! $10 in costume ( $15 without). Location: Hopmonk Tavern 230 Petaluma Ave. Sebastopol    Incredible Video: The Otter Dance

Baby Seal Club -Lunatic Binge

Baby Seal Club -Lunatic Binge

August 1, Sunday 5- 7 p.m. Baby Seal Club at 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. 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.

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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• Thursday, July 15th, 2010
The West End Neighborhood Association’s annual summer BBQ is a long established tradition. This year, we will also have our first ever Bicycle parade before our neighborhood BBQ.

Saturday, July 17th – Bike Parade at DeMeo Park at 1:30 p.m.     BBQ at DeMeo Park at 3  p.m.

You are invited to a bike parade!

You are invited to a bike parade!

West End’s First Ever Bicycle Parade. This year we will have a bicycle parade proceeding the BBQ.  The fabulous Hennepin Crawler, created by West End  artists Krank Boom Clank, will lead the parade. Whether you have a bicycle, wagon, stroller or roller blades- everyone is invited to join in the fun. The route for the parade will wind throughout the West End Neighborhood and is just under 1 mile in length. Decorations are not required, of course, but are heartily encouraged.

The Hennepin Crawler

The Hennepin Crawler

West End’s Annual BBQ at DeMeo Park. Join your friends and neighbors at DeMeo Park for food, frivolity and fun. Bring a dish to share. Remember to bring serving utensils and mark your serving plates. Neighbors are invited to bring their own resuable plates and utensils. West End Neighborhood Association provides hamburgers, hotdogs, beverages, utensils and plates.

We need volunteers: For BBQ set up- (if you would like to help out show up at DeMeo Park at noon), BBQ clean up, Bocce court prep. The event would also benefit from kid-friendly activities/games such as face painting, water balloons and such- so present yourself for duty on Saturday if you are willing. We also usually need tables for the food- if you have any to lend- let us know. Allen (707) 477-8422.

To see photos from last year’s BBQ- Click Here!

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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• 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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• 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

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: FREENo dogs

July 10th 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

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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• Monday, June 07th, 2010

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. 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.

West End Movie Night at DeMeo Park-  Join your neighbors this Friday night at  ** 8:45 ** pm to watch the movie Up in DeMeo Park (since the DeTurk Roundbarn is unavailable).Bring a blanket & such to sit on and keep warm with..  Movie details click here! For parental guide click here!

Interested in what’s going on in the New College Building? Good Cane Karma- Press Democrat

Summer Nights in Railroad Square was a delightful, relaxed and dog friendly event. Many West Enders enjoyed both bocce and Summer Nights- they are just a few blocks away after all! The West End’s own Cruella DeVille shows highlights Click Here! For more Summer Nights info… Click here!

Going for a ride with Uncle Skye!

Going for a ride with Uncle Skye!

Find out more about the Hennepin Crawler or  the collective genius behind this kinetic conveyance of whimsy and other mutant ride-able sculptures of delight Krank-Boom-Clank .

For more photos of West End folks having fun… visit our Photo Gallery

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

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• Thursday, June 03rd, 2010
Rain, Rain Go away!  Things to do this weekend (Let’s hope the weather cooperates.):
June 4th, Friday-

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. 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.

Summer Nights- Railroad Square 6 to 9 p.m. : A summer long celebration on the first Friday of every month, June to September in Historic Railroad Square. Summer Nights Info

June 5th, Saturday-

First Saturday Clean up 10 to Noon Meet at CHOP’s – Join volunteers to remove trash/graffiti & fire hazards.  This clean up is organized by West End neighbor, Stan Gow. For more info, Click Here!

Chops Summer Open House 1 to 4 p.m. Spend your summer at CHOP’s- There’s a gym, art studio, recording studio, climbing wall and more. Teens and their families are invited to check out CHOP’s this Saturday. Free event, raffle prizes and rock wall will be open. For more info- Click here! or call 707-284-2467 Diana Curtin X12

Deluxe Buckets at Vine Art South A Street Festival 6:00pm – 9:00pm   Like to get your Bucket back on Deluxe style? See the Deluxe Buckets, the West End’s own Kelly “KC” Cowan, Dan “Detroit” Murphy, “Sexy” Dan Krause, Cliff “eekins” Hill, who will perform an early set at 6:15pm down north end alley (nearer the park). Plus a later set at the south end alley at 8pm. Hear that: 2 sets in one extravagant fun-time evening of bucket-shakin’! Deluxe Buckets

June 5th & 6th-Wine Country Quilts- Quilt Show & Sale- Moonlight Quilters of Sonoma County holds a  two-day quilt show each June. Over 400 quilts and quilted items will be displayed by local artists, including the West End’s own Gina Stateler-Calhoun.  Location: S. R. Veterans Memorial Building Time: Sat 10- 5 , Sunday 10-4 $8- $10 Admission www.mqsc.org

DeTurk Round Barn in the News- http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20100601/ARTICLES/100609973

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

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• Thursday, May 20th, 2010

West End Summer Bocce Season- every Friday night 6 p.m. at DeMeo Park. Meet your friends and neighbors for food, frolic and flaming hot bocce.  Bring food and drink to share. All age and dog friendly event. Dress in layers for chilly evenings. Remember park rules: No glass and dogs on leash.

Opening Night at West End Summer Bocce

Opening Night at West End Summer Bocce

May 20th, Thursday at 7 p.m.  Surf movie night with a twist- music after the movie from the West End’s very own “Deluxe Buckets“. Kelly Cowan will be hosting the movie as always and then strapping it on (his bass) to entertain us with some music…..promises to be a fun night. Deluxe Buckets are the latest enjoyable quartet about town! Such style & verve has finally arrived! Kelly “KC” Cowan, Dan “Detroit” Murphy, “Sexy” Dan Krause, Cliff “eekins” Hill. Location: Toad in the Hole 116 Fifth Street in Railroad Square.

The Deluxe Buckets

The Deluxe Buckets

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 Click Here!

Are you a West End performer, artist or other talented individual? Invite the neighborhood!  Email your performance dates and events to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net . We want to support you.

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


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• Friday, May 14th, 2010

West End gardeners-

The Hennepin Crawler/Krank-Boom-Clank will appear in the Luther Burbank Parade on Saturday and they need lots of ROSES for decoration. Scour your yard, give what you can- bring them to Bocce tonight. For more info on Krank-Boom-Clank- a kinetic industrial arts collective including West End regulars- David Farish, Skye Barnett, & Clifford Hill CLICK HERE!

Hennepin Crawler ready for decorating

Hennepin Crawler ready for decorating

Rumor has it that both the Hennepin Crawler and Todd Barricklow’s Two Penny Bicycle may make it to Bocce tonight.

If you have lots of roses to give but can’t make it to Bocce- email and we will pick them up from your porch tonight.  Email Lea Barron-Thomas   westend@sonic.net

Dr. Deborah Crippon mows DeMeo Park

Dr. Deborah Crippen mows DeMeo Park

Has City of Santa Rosa Rec & Park Department hired new gardeners? No! That’s the West End’s own master gardener Dr. Deborah Crippen taking time from her busy Vet (Lakeside Pet Hospital) practice to prepare DeMeo Park for Bocce Night. You’re awesome, Deb!  Allen Thomas ( Thomas & Co. Consulting) has spent much of the day grooming the courts and will probably be too tired to make it to bocce! Thank you, Allen! Both of these folks are West End Neighborhood Association sponsors. We’d like to thank all our sponsors for supporting this neighborhood.

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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• Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Tomorrow night promises to be delightful reunion of neighbors and friends at Bocce… dress in layers- it might be a little chilly. Saturday’s Luther Burbank Parade should be lovely. Weather predictions state that there might be rain on Monday for the AMGEN and downtown festivals- let’s hope they’re wrong.

This Friday night- May 14th at 6 p.m.- West End Summer Bocce‘s opening night. DeMeo Park awaits.  Neighbors have spent time prepping the courts and spreading new trail bark in the social area. Time to get together and socialize, play bocce and savor shared treats. See you there!

Kernan, Allen and camera-shy Kim (by Bocce Court) spread bark

Kernan, Allen and camera-shy Kim (by Bocce Court) spread bark

May 15th Saturday 10am- 116th Annual Luther Burbank Rose Parade: This is a classic Santa Rosa event, wholesome goodness within minutes of your front door. As an added bonus, a West End favorite, Krank-Boom-Clank, creators of the World Famous Hennepin Crawler is scheduled to appear at the parade. For more info on Krank-Boom-Clank, a kinetic industrial arts collective, including David Farish, Skye Barnett, & Clifford Hill- Click Here!

May 17, Monday AMGEN Tour of California Stage Two Finish info- click here! Grab your rain gear and watch the riders as they scream down Wilson Street. Special events and festivals abound. The band Baby Seal Club will on the Santa Rosa Festival stage (3rd Street between D & E) from 12:00- 2:30pm.

Baby Seal Club at Amgen 2010

Baby Seal Club at Amgen 2010

May 17th, Monday  9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cannondale Demo Day & BBQ-  Get out and ride a 2010 Cannondale Demo Bike and enjoy a BBQ before heading over to Santa Rosa for the finish of the second stage of the Tour of California. Details:  a limited number of bikes available for a 25 mile “spin” out Valley Ford-Roblar, Call now to  reserve a 2010 Cannondale Demo bike.  Monday May 17th show up at 9am, ride at 10am. Back by noon for BBQ. Helmets and pedals a must!  Sponsored by The Hub Cyclery, 7885 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931  (707) 795-6670  Your own bike welcome too…

Cannondale Demo Ride by Special Invitation

Cannondale Demo Ride by Special Invitation

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

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