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Gong Show This Saturday, Blk Wht Cat found
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• Thursday, October 13th, 2011

West Enders… Time to dazzle your friends and neighbors.

October 15th, Saturday…. YES! THIS Saturday. The Gong Show. It’s that time again…. GONG SHOW. All Acts Welcome. Got a secret talent? Wanna win Cash? Hosted by Kelly Cowen and starring… you! Registration at 8:30 pm. Don’t be shy… your talents are awesome. Contact Jacqueline Smith with questions!! Acts of Silliness Encouraged! Press Democrat

Video Get inspired! Gong Show clips. Video Paul Reubens (aka Pee Wee Herman) on Gong Show

Location: Toad in the Hole Pub 116 5th Street- Railroad Square Time: Register your act 8:30 Show at 9 p.m.

 

Sylvester needs to go home… or perhaps needs a new home- From a neighbor…..We woke this morning to the meowing of a wayward cat. Black with a white chest and little white on the face, also featuring white feet.  Seems pretty well domesticated but could have been on the lam for a while.  This feline seems to have adopted our porch at 115 6th Street, right next door to the Redwood Gospel Mission.   We’re putting some food out to keep him/her around, in hopes the owners will read this.  We can’t take him/her in due to our resident bunnies. Good Day to All, Jason 115 6th

Cat Found

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. Our West End Artist emails go out about once a month- We are especially interested in events in or close to the neighborhood. We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at  westend @sonic.net

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9th St. Mural, Regatta videos
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• Friday, September 30th, 2011

September is almost gone… but we had a great month. The 9th Street Mural has brightened up the path between St. Rose and West End Neighborhoods. The Great West End and Railroad Square was fabulous. Videos and photos for you to enjoy:

9th Street Community Mural: 2 years of work went into making the mural a reality. The Mural Committee members: Denise Hill from St. Rose Neighborhood & Sher Ennis and Lea Barron-Thomas from West End Neighborhood started the project in the Summer of 2009. This video shows that 2 years in about 2 minutes:  VIDEO

Friedman's

Friedman's

The Mural was funded by a City of Santa Rosa CAB grant. Mario Uribe created the design. ArtStart  was on hand to train the volunteers to use the stencils. We would also like to thank: Friedman’s for graciously donating all the paint. The Coffee Girls for providing delicious coffee to our hardworking volunteers.   Our wonderful community volunteers: Ellen Nanni, Roberto Vargas, Rubi Lopez, Ed Lopez, Ana Lopez, Deisy Vargas, Maribel Castellanos, Brigitte Carter, Vince Harper, Amy Staten-Custodio, Tom Hermans, Jann Samuels, Joe Lilienthal, Kim Hall, Roxanne Trujillo, Jennifer Watson, Karen Spencer, JoAnne Cohn, Yukary Torres, Adan Rodriguez, Hannah Bartee, Guy & Carol Dean, Deborah Crippen, Fred Dodge, Patrice Galvin, James C. Gimenez, Ken Pinney, Jeff Tayle, Anna Michnicka, Evan Osborn, Karen Morgan, Alex Morgan, Marilyn Hughes, Dave Drake, Betsy Hall, Gene Wright Ken Risling, Kate Sholl, Jeff & Lee Finkle & Allen Thomas. ArtStart women: Chandra Woodworth, Natalie Bertoli. Coffee Girls:  Terry & Christy

We couldn’t have done it with out you! THANK-YOU!

For more photos go to 9th Street Community Mural.

 

A place to walk

A place to walk

2011 Great West End and Railroad Square Handcar Regatta: This video will give you a 3 minute sampling of this year’s spectacular Regatta: VIDEO. Our website now features two 2011 Regatta Galleries.

2011 Regatta photos by Ben Rosales features awesome photos taken by Ben Rosales.  Ben has photographed many West End events and we would be happy to give him an excellent recommendation.

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2011 Great West End/Railroad Square Handcar Has many photos of West Enders and friends.

Membership Dues for the West End Neighborhood Association help pay for the costs of running the website, our meetings and events. Do you support the West End Neighborhood Association? If so, pay your dues! $10 suggested but any amount appreciated. Pay directly from the website or send check (payable to West End Neighborhood Association) to Dan Wright, 512 Jefferson Street.


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The Gong Show!!
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• Monday, September 26th, 2011

It’s that time again…. GONG SHOW! We need to see some of that West End showmanship! Got a secret talent? Wanna win Cash? IT’S YOUR CHANCE TO SHINE!!!.

The Gong Show- Photo by Clifford Hill

The Gong Show- Photo by Clifford Hill

October 15th, Saturday- The Gong Show. Music, poetry, dancing, jokes, yoyo tricks, hula hoops! All Acts Welcome. Don’t be shy… your talents are awesome. Contact Jacqueline Smith with questions!! Location: Toad in the Hole 116 5th Street Time: 9 p.m./Registration at 8:30 pm.
Get inspired! Videos of previous Gong Shows.
The Gong Show 2010 by Jacquie Smith
The Gong Show 2009- Carmen Miranda Lives by DesertTrvlr
The Gong Show 2009 by Lea Barron-Thomas
Talent ain't always pretty! Photo by Clifford Hill

Talent ain't always pretty! Photo by Clifford Hill

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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Regatta and Bicycles
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• Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Subtle Hint: On Sunday the entire West End neighborhood will be inundated with Regatta enthusiasts (and their cars.) If  you are going to need street parking… plan ahead! The Grand Fondo is right around the corner. There will be many ways to celebrate the bicycle.

September 23rd, Gallagher (Comedy) 21 years + Location: Last Day Saloon 120 Fifth Street Time: 8 p.m. Door, 8:30 Show

Last Day Saloon

Last Day Saloon

September 23rd, Friday- Unveiling of Chop’s Handcar- A kick off to the Great Handcar Regatta weekend. Location: Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams Time: 5-7 p.m. Chop’s Teen Club

September 25th, Sunday- The Great West End and Railroad Square Handcar Regatta is coming! (As if you didn’t know!) Dress to impress. THE HUBBUB CLUB will open and close the regatta this year, as usual. They will start out near Aroma Roasters in the morning but it’s a surprise where they will be by 5:30…. but never fear because you will hear them coming. The BEST source for Regatta information is at: hand-carregatta.com Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

September 24th, Saturday- Free Family Day at So. Co. Museum. With activities inspired by their Current exhibit – Customized: The Art and History of the Bicycle including an organized family ride with the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition. Location: Meet in front of the Museum at noon, for a 3 mile loop that will tour Downtown Santa Rosa’s public art installations before returning to the museum. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m./ Meet in front of the museum at Noon for the Family Bike Ride

September 30th, Friday- Whiskey Drome at So. Co. Museum. Museum open late to celebrate the Gran Fondo! Featuring the Whiskey Drome. SCM is part of RadioShack DownTown – a self-guided jaunt through local bars, cafes, and restaurants in Downtown Santa Rosa. Location: Sonoma County Museum Time: 5- 9 p.m.

So. Co. Bicycle Coalition/ Sonoma CountyMuseum Events- Click here!

October 1st, Saturday- Levi’s GranFondo. Late Check-In 5:30am – 7:30am. Ride Starts at 8am Sharp. FondoSonoma Festival 10am – 6pm at the Finley Center . Road Closures. Best source for GranFondo is at their website- click here!

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

 

 

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Last Bocce, 9th Street Mural
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• Monday, September 19th, 2011
A few photos….

The last West End Bocce night of the season was well attended and the weather was cooperative. It was an evening with great food and company. We took our traditional last photo of the season…. thanks to Brian Howlett for taking our photo. To see more photos from bocce- go to Bocce 2011 in our photo gallery.

The 2011 West End Bocce photo

The 2011 West End Bocce photo

The 9th Street Mural Community has been completed except for the neighborhood names that will face each neighborhood.   We had over 30 volunteers help paint last Saturday!

The Mural Committee members: Denise Hill from St. Rose Neighborhood & Sher Ennis and Lea Barron-Thomas from West End Neighborhood started the project in the Summer of 2009. Their goal was to take a dark, uninviting space and make it friendlier and easy to maintain. It was a simple project but took a long time to get through the City of Santa Rosa Art in Public Places and CalTrans approval processes. We couldn’t have done it without  Tara Matheny-Schuster, Art Coordinator for City of Santa Rosa.

The Mural was funded by a City of Santa Rosa CAB grant. Mario Uribe created the design. ArtStart  was on hand to train the volunteers to use the stencils. We would also like to thank:  Our wonderful community volunteers. Friedman’s for graciously donating all the paint. The Coffee Girls for providing delicious coffee to our hardworking volunteers.   We couldn’t have done it with out you! THANK-YOU! For more photos go to 9th Street Community Mural.

A place to walk

A friendlier place to walk!

 

9th St. Community Painting Day 2

9th St. Community Painting Day 2

9th St. Community Paint Day 1

9th St. Community Paint Day 1

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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Creek Week Sunday & Monday events
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• Saturday, September 17th, 2011
These events are in our neck of the woods… so check them out. Creek Week for entire list of events.


September 18th, Sunday- Turtle Talk (all ages welcome)
Join Dr. Nick Geist, Professor of Biology, Sonoma State University for an informative talk about the native and introduced turtles found in our local creeks. He will discuss the urban populations of the western pond turtle and local conservation efforts for this species. Western pond turtles are the only native turtle in Sonoma County, but their numbers have plummeted over the last century. Dr. Geist will discuss the challenges we face in keeping these ancient animals from extinction, show you to identify them and other non-native species you are likely to encounter, and talk about how research at Sonoma State is helping reverse these declines. Location: Meet at the Olive Park footbridge, 1698 Hazel Street. Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM. Contact: Alistair Bleifuss at 543-3845 or ableifuss@ci.santa-rosa.ca.us

September 18th, Sunday- Santa Rosa Creek Family Insect Exploration (all ages welcome) Explore and discover the exciting world of aquatic insects along Santa Rosa Creek near Olive Park. We’ll take a short family-friendly walk with Frederique Lavoipierre, a biologist at Sonoma State University who will share her passion for bugs. Easy walk and exploration; BYO picnic dinner if you wish; made possible by LandPaths donors like you. To sign up for this free outing please visit www.landpaths.org or call 707.524.9318. Location: Meet at the Olive Park footbridge, 1698 Hazel Street. Time: 4:00 – after 5:00 PM. Contact: Please register at www.landpaths.org or call 707.524.9318.

September 19th, Monday- Downtown Underground (ages 10 and up)
Tour the underground culverts and fish ladders in the downtown area. The tour will require participants to walk in rough, wet terrain. Wear sturdy shoes that can get wet and bring a flashlight. This tour is not suitable for children under 10.  Location: Meet at Gateway Park (Santa Rosa Ave and Sonoma Ave). Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Contact: Jill Scott at 543-4246 or jscott@srcity.org.

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. Our West End Artist emails go out about once a month- sometimes more because we are so blessed. We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at  westend @sonic.net

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Last Bocce this Friday Night!
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• Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
One more chance to meet your friends and neighbors at DeMeo Park for West End Summer Bocce. We will take our traditional Bocce photo that night… so be there 6:30 sharp or you will miss it for this year.

West End Bocce 1997

West End Bocce 1997

West End Bocce 2007

West End Bocce 2007

West End Bocce... last year

West End Bocce... last year

 

West End Bocce is a family and dog friendly event. Bring a dish or drink to share…. plan to enjoy your neighbors and beautiful DeMeo Park. Don’t forget to wear layers… it’s been a chilly year for bocce!

Announcement Guidelines:  The West End Neighborhood Association website is a tool that gives out information that is West End related or of West End interest.  Announcements are subject to our West End Neighborhood Association guidelines. Do you have a West End or Railroad Square related announcement? Announcements can be emailed to 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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Last Bocce, Mural Painting, White Water Rodeo
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• Monday, September 12th, 2011
Our last West End Summer Bocce is this Friday… you won’t want to miss it. On Saturday, you can also participate in beautifying the dull, neglected 9th Street overcrossing. Kid fun alert! The White Water rodeo, also on Saturday,  promises to be extremely entertaining. Best of all almost everything is right in the neighborhood.

In the West End:

September 16th, Friday- West End Summer Bocce. LAST ONE! West End Summer Bocce. Celebrate the West End- neighbors and friends, great food and bocce in a family & kid environment. Well behaved dogs are invited to attend. Bring food or drink to share. Location: DeMeo Park Time: 6 p.m.

Last Bocce this Friday!

Last Bocce this Friday!

September 17th, Saturday- 9th Street Mural Community Painting Day #2 Help us paint! The St. Rose and West End neighborhoods have joined forces to create a mural for the 9th Street under crossing. The goal is to create an attractive, comfortable, graffiti-free experience for the pedestrian, bike rider, driver or neighbor who may travel through this under crossing. The design, by Mario Uribe, is also easy to maintain by neighborhood volunteers. Help us paint! Snacks and beverages provided. Location: 9th Street Undercrossing. 9th Street between Wilson and Morgan Street Time: 9 a.m. Facebook

Day 1 Volunteers

Day 1 Volunteers

September 17th, Saturday- 7th Annual Kid’s Street Poker Run, BBQ & Car Show.  Rev up your engines and go hog wild. BBQ & Car show 2:30- 4 p.m.  Poker run 8:30- 10:30.  Location: Kid St. 709 Davis-   www.kidstreet.org register for poker run.

September 17th- 24th- Creek Week. A week long series of walks, bike rides and activities for all ages.   This will be a time of fun and adventure, with educational activities for everyone at your local creeks and nature areas.   Creek Week event: September 17th, Saturday- Whitewater Rodeo On Santa Rosa Creek (all ages welcome) Build a toy boat and race it down Santa Rosa Creek. Don’t have time to build a boat? Materials and assistance will be available to build your own vessel that morning. Wear shoes that can get wet. Laughs and prizes, everyone is a winner! Boy Scouts and Lifeguards will be on hand to demonstrate their skills and provide water safety. For more info: Alistair Bleifuss at 543-3845 or ableifuss@srcity.org Time: 10:30 a.m.- noon Location: Meet at the Pierson Street bridge (near # 5 Pierson Street between W. 3rd and W. 6th Streets) Creek Week

September 18th- Pug Play Day 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

September 18th, Sunday- The Great Burro Studios presents Rock-Cital 17 featuring So. Co. Youth Rock bands (a variety of rock covers) All ages. Location: Last DaySaloon 120 Fifth Street Time: 12 p.m.- 7 p.m.

Other:

September 14th -Solar Thermal Workshop – Clean Energy Series Workshop. Held every 2nd Wednesday until December. Location: 25 Stony Point Road, UFO Bldg., Room M Time: 6-7 p.m. For more info: CEA

September 16th & 17th, Friday and Saturday- S. R. Rural Cemetery Lamp Light Tour. Walk at night through Santa Rosa’s oldest cemetery to see and hear all new dramatic portrayals of some of our city’s early settlers. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight. Location: S. R. Rural Cemetery- Tours leave from the McDonald Gate.  Time: For ticket and times go do S. R. Rural Cemetery Events

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

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Painting, Movies & Poodles
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• Sunday, September 04th, 2011
The last West End Summer Movie night at De Turk Round Barn is THIS Friday night. Thanks to Paul and Veronica for providing this great event to our neighborhood!
Two more weeks to enjoy bocce on Friday night. Roll up your sleeves and help beautify the dull and drab 9th Street under crossing. There will be two painting days- first one is this Sunday at 10 a.m.

September 8th, Thursday- “The Way Things Go” First in the Great Communities movie series at the Share Exchange focusing on urban sustainability and happiness.  On the 8th, West Ender Russ Scarola will host evening that features a few inspiring short films followed by a group pow wow to figure out what fun and fantastic recycled materials we can use for an upcoming art installation in Santa Rosa. This is Russ’s  SSU grad project!  Movies and discussion every Thursday. Later sessions will explore specific communities around the world.$5 General Admission, $3 Share Ex. Members. Location: Share Exchange 531 5th Street Time: 6:30- 8:30 p.m.

Great Communities Series

Great Communities Series

September 9th, Friday- Spirited Away. West End Summer Movie- LAST ONE! Watch movies under the stars. Movie schedule posted on DeTurk Park Bulletin Board (by dog park) Bring a blanket, warm clothes and friends. Free Popcorn. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Park 819 Donahue Street Time: Movies start at dark- 8:30 to 9 p.m. As soon as it is dark enough to project. If it rains, the event is canceled. Questions? Email Paul or Veronica at jordanpoling@gmail.com

September 10th, Saturday- Roots Americana Folk Music – food, beer, vendors, two stages of music, and an area for folks to bring instruments and jam.  This weekend music by Arann Harris and the Farm Band, The Dirt Floor Band, Mr. December and more. Location: Santa Rosa’s Courthouse Square!  Time: 4-7pm.

September 11th, Sunday- West End Poodle Party. A Sunday social for Poodles- they can bring their owners too! West End Poodle Party is held every second Sunday at 11 a.m. at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park. Poodles, Doodles, Poodle fusions and any Poodle friendly dog invited. Facebook Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 11 a.m.

September 11th, Sunday- 9th Street Mural Community Painting Day Help us paint! The St. Rose and West End neighborhoods have joined forces to create a mural for the 9th Street under crossing. The goal is to create an attractive, comfortable, graffiti-free experience for the pedestrian, bike rider, driver or neighbor who may travel through this under crossing. The design, by Mario Uribe, is also easy to maintain by neighborhood volunteers. Help us paint! Bring your own paint roller or we’ll have one for you. Snacks and beverages provided. Location: 9th Street Undercrossing. 9th Street between Wilson and Morgan Street Time: 10 a.m. facebook

9th St. Ready for paint

9th St. Ready for paint

Do you have a West End or Railroad Square related announcement? Announcements can be emailed to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net


 

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Recognize volunteers, Green Tour and more
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• Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
Programs and events offered by the City of Santa Rosa:

Do you know an organization or person who gives back to our city and enriches our community? Now accepting nominations! Since 1978, the S. R. City Council has granted Merit Awards to individuals, businesses and organizations who have volunteered their time and energies to serve the community and improve the quality of life in Santa Rosa. The Merit Awards acknowledge those who go above and beyond by:  beautifying our community; strengthening our neighborhoods; serving others, particularly young people, seniors and those in need;  and enriching & expanding the artistic and historical culture of the city. The deadline for nominations for the 2011 season is August 31, 2011. To nominate:  Download the interactive nomination form here! (.pdf) Email completed form to: Lbryant@srcity.org

Is your home Green? Would you like to brag? You can apply to have your home star in the Green Homes Tour on October 2nd.  The City of Santa Rosa’s Clean Energy Advocates and Solar Sonoma County are organizing a Green Homes Tour on October 22nd – Energy Efficiency and Solar in Santa Rosa! Learn how to make your home green, speak with experts, and enter the raffle to win prizes! Visit: www.srcity.org/SRGreenHomes. If you would like your home or another home to be considered for the tour email CEA@srcity.org

Operation Lifesaver. Trains are coming! Train service may start as soon as March 2011. The City of Santa Rosa would like to remind you to stay alert at railroad crossings. Never stop your vehicle on the railroad tracks. Follow all crossing sign warnings and never walk on or around train tracks.  Do not operate a cell phone without an approved hands free device. Look, Listen and Live- For more info:  Operation Lifesaver- California.

August events:

August 17th-  Water Smart Expo The City of Santa Rosa’s Water-Use Efficiency team will be hosting their annual Water Smart Expo on Wednesday, August 17th. For your education, you will find: Qualified professional landscaping and plumbing advice, information about new technology in appliances,  the most efficient irrigation products and info on available programs and rebates. Visit rainwater and graywater displays, learn about creek tours, and meet the clean energy advocate team. Questions? Call  (707) 543-3985 or : srcity.org/wue. Location: Downtown Market at the intersection of Fourth and D Streets Time: 5-8:30 pm

Do you feel that your neighborhood isn’t organized? The City of Santa Rosa would like to teach you how it’s done! S. R. Second Annual Neighborhood Summit Designed to strengthen neighborhoods and neighborhood organizations, facilitate communication in and among neighborhoods, and improve neighborhood and government partnerships. FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 6:30 – 8:30 pm at City Hall Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Speaker: Amalia Alarcon de Morris, Portland’s Office of Neighborhood Involvement SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 9 am – 3 pm at Finley Community Center, 2060 West College Avenue.  A day of workshops by community leaders and a resource fair. West End Neighborhood Association Leader, Allen Thomas will discuss neighbors organizing together to fight crime. The West End Neighborhood Association has been organized for over 20 years, has a newsletter, regular meetings, events, participates in Neighborhood Watch and has an awesome website!  For more info on the West End. For more info on the Neighborhood Summit

August 29th, Monday- Free educational workshop for homeowners of historical properties. Want to learn how you can update your older home to be more energy efficient? Don’t want to lose the historical integrity in the process? This FREE workshop will cover the do’s and don’ts of energy efficiency measures without losing that historical appeal. This workshop is hosted by the City of Santa Rosa’s Clean Energy Advocates in partnership with the Cultural Heritage Board at the newly renovated Santa Rosa. RSVP here. Questions? 707-543-3886  Location: De Turk Round Barn, 819 Donahue St. Time: from 6 to 7:30p

Artist and Performers :  Share your performance dates and events with the neighborhood. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas

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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