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• Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
The West End is home to many creative artists and performers. We are also in the midst of some of the best venues for Live Theater and music. Lucky us!

West End artist William Smith is a featured artist for the Imagery Winery Artist Label Series.  The winery will be releasing their WOW OUI! wine with his label. The Artist Label Series wine and merchandise is only sold in their tasting room and their website. The labels in the artist series change every year so when the run sells out that’s it for that label. The artwork is now part of the collection of the winery but it will be on display for the next month or so.  Wil will be at the winery signing bottles and other merchandise with his image on March 19th the Savor Sonoma Valley Barrel Tasting weekend.  William Smith website Imagery Winery/Savor Sonoma Valley info

March 18th, Friday- The Deluxe Buckets Farewell Show. Say it’s not so… but alas it is. The Buckets will dazzle us for the last time. Be there! Location: Toad in the Hole Time: 9 p.m.

The Deluxe Buckets

The Deluxe Buckets

March 18th- April 3rd- The Ticking Clock A humorous, moving and timely play that draws inspiration from a series of true stories. Each character reflects upon the impact her own biological clock has had on her life’s choices. March is Women’s History Month. In observance of this, The Ticking Clock will feature special events:  ART: Women’s art on display in lobby during run of “The Ticking Clock.”  ESSAYS: Women’s short essays relating to biological clock issues will be featured on the 6th Street Playhouse blog at: http://6thstreetplayhouse.blogspot.com – POST SHOW DISCUSSIONS: Each performance will be followed with interactive dialogues about women’s biological clock

The Ticking Clock

The Ticking Clock

Every Wednesday night at the Last Day Saloon is the Pick Me Up Music Revue, a venue for local and traveling folk musicians produced by the North Bay Hootenanny.March 23rd features local Mr. December. Check out entire music schedule at Last Day Saloon

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

Last Day Saloon

Last Day Saloon

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

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

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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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• 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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• 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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• Monday, May 03rd, 2010

When you live in the West End, there are always opportunities to socialize and have fun. Aren’t you happy you live here?

This weekend, West Enders participated in a neighborhood-wide Spring Yard sale, took their dog to a training class or to the dog park right in the neighborhood, listened to the Shannon Rider band at the 4H Chickenque, had relaxing picnics at DeMeo Park  or met  friends at the Mostly Python street party and cheered for a West End favorite- The Deluxe Buckets.

The Deluxe Buckets live at Mostly Python

The Deluxe Buckets live at Mostly Python

Common Ground dog training across from Western Farm Center

Common Ground dog training across from Western Farm Center

More photos of this weekend’s activities and West Enders having fun in the photo gallery.

Videos! Check out West End Musicians: The Shannon Rider band (West End’s Tim Sarter), Songwriters in the Round (West End’s Ken Risling), The Deluxe Buckets (Kelly Cowan, Clifford Hill, Dan Murphy and Dan Krause)

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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