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Lunatics, Buckets and Dogs- Good times
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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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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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Weekend events, DeTurk in News
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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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Surf Movie Night and the Deluxe Buckets
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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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A West End Weekend
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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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West End Theater & Talent News
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• 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!

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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Watch the Gong Show
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• Sunday, February 21st, 2010

If you missed the Gong Show on Sunday night, you missed some great entertainment. There was a lot of surprising talent from West End performers. Who knew? This was another excellent event produced by West End resident Kelly Cowan, assisted by Melissa Garcia Cowan and Jacqueline Smith. The magnificent set design was by Will Smith. If you’d like to see a sample of the evening, click here!

Judge Carol Haseltine-Ernst & "Carmen Miranda"

Judge Carol Haseltine-Ernst & "Carmen Miranda"

If anyone videotaped the “Carmen Miranda” performance and would like to share- please email Lea at westend@sonic.net

All events are posted on the West End Neighborhood Calendar 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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This Week in the West End
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• Monday, October 12th, 2009

Thursday, October 15th 7 p.m., Surf Movie Night at Toad in the Hole- Movie and Costume contest.

Surf Movie Night

Surf Movie Night

Sunday, October 18th 3 to 5 p.m. Pug Sunday’s Pug-O-Ween at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park. Annual party and fundraiser ( to help Pug PROS rescue group). Raffle, treat table, Pug(and Pug Mix) Costume contest, treat table and photos. For info email to lhoward@sonic.net

Pug-O-Ween 2009

West End Alley Cat Race- The Press Democrat covered Sunday’s West End Alley Cat Race at Toad in the Hole. Nice job, Kelly Cowan! To see the article and photos… press here!

For all the latest West End information- calendar, photo gallery and updates- go the the West End Neighborhood website- Press here!

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West End Events- October and Halloween
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• Thursday, October 08th, 2009

There’s always something fun to do when you live in the West End. This Week:

Friday, October 9th, 8 p.m.- Movie Night at DeTurk Round Barn.  Join your neighbors this Friday night just after dark at ** 8:00 ** pm to watch a movie outside, projected against the DeTurk Roundbarn. Bring a blanket & such to sit on (and to wrap yourself in as it gets cooler).** Also bring a cup or small bowl to get some free popcorn ** We’ll be watching Drumline this week. (See these links: details and parental advisory : rated PG-13 for “fantasy violence”. No sex,drugs, or profanity) Does anyone want to volunteer to help serve/make Hot Chocolate? if so… email Paul :      jordanpoling@gmail.com

Sunday, October 11th at 3 p.m.- West End Alley Cat Race at Toad in the Hole Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages, the 2nd annual alley cat race and food drive is finally here! Come out and support the Redwood Empire Food Bank as a participant in the race, with donations of food, or by bidding on the bicycles that will be auctioned off. Participate in the race and go home a winner!   Thanks, we’ll see you there, Kelly Cowan [coveredup@gmail.com]

2nd Annual Alley Cat Race

2nd Annual Alley Cat Race

Upcoming events- check our calendar for more info.

Thursday, October 15th 7 p.m., Surf Movie Night at Toad in the Hole- Movie and Costume contest.

Surf Movie Night

Surf Movie Night

Sunday, October 18th 3 to 5 p.m. Pug Sunday’s Pug-O-Ween at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park. Annual party and fundraiser ( to help Pug PROS rescue group). Raffle, treat table, Pug(and Pug Mix) Costume contest, treat table and photos. For info email to lhoward@sonic.net

Saturday, October 24th 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Depot Park- Railroad Scare A Family and Dog friendly Halloween event. For more info push here!

Sunday, October 25th 3 p.m. at 800 Coulter Street- Make a Scarecrow for Halloween! Meet your neighbors and make a festive scarecrow. Hay and posts provided. You bring Scarecrow clothes, a head and accessories.

Saturday, October 31st 5 to 9 p.m. Chop’s Halloween Carnival at W. 6th and Adams Street. An evening of safe and ghoulish fun! Activities include trick or treating, a jumpy house,game booths, face painting, costume contest,mask making, cake walk and more.  Fee: $3.00 per person For more info push here !

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West End Alley Cat Race Oct. 11th at 3 p.m.
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• Thursday, October 01st, 2009

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages, the 2nd annual alley cat race and food drive is finally here! Come out and support the Redwood Empire Food Bank as a participant in the race, with donations of food, or by bidding on the bicycles that will be auctioned off. Participate in the race and go home a winner!

Thanks, we’ll see you there,    Kelly [coveredup@gmail.com]

2nd Annual Alley Cat Race

2nd Annual Alley Cat Race

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