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Full Moon Tour Tonight October 12th 6 :15 p.m.

• Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Warm night, Full Moon…. sounds like a good night to enjoy walking in the West End! End the evening swinging to Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs. Good Times.

October 12th, Wednesday- The West End Full Moon Tour. Tour hosted by Allen Thomas. Tour Tickets are $15, $25 with T-shirt, Music only $10.

Walking Tour starts at Depot Park in Railroad Square Time: 6:15 p.m. Buy Tickets

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs at Arlene Francis Center Time: 7:30 p.m. Buy Tickets

You can pay cash at the door.

West End Full Moon Tour

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs will entertain when the tour ends at the Arlene Francis Center (Historic Sperry Flour Mill Building). VIDEO Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs- swing, jump, blues Music only $10, pay at the door 7:30 p.m.

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs

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Full Moon Tour, Gong Show & more!

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Fantastic October events!

West End:

October 1st, Saturday- First Saturday Cleanup West Ender Stan Gow organizes this monthly cleanup so we can take care of the Santa Rosa Creek. Enjoy pizza afterward. Please bring utensils to keep trash impact low. Contribution to lunch, desserts, fruit and appetizers are always welcome. Location: Olive Park, Santa Rosa Time: 10 a.m. First Saturday Cleanup

October 12th, Wednesday- The West End Full Moon Tour. Discover the Secrets of the West End under October’s first full moon. Hear stories of the past and travel to a different time- this year features the 1950s. Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs will entertain when the tour ends at the Arlene Francis Center (Historic Sperry Flour Mill Building). Tour hosted by Allen Thomas. Tour Tickets are $15, $25 with T-shirt, Music only $10. Location : The walking tour begins at Depot Park in Railroad Square, Santa Rosa. Time: 6:15 p.m. Buy Tickets

On Boyce Street By B. Rosales

October 15th, Saturday- The Gong Show. Get your “acts” together! 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.

Other:

October 1^st, Saturday- Levi’s GranFondo.This year 7,500 participants from all over the world (and many locals!) will ride the beautiful roads of Sonoma County. This event makes alot of money for worthy causes. NOTE: Between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. the north side of the Prince Memorial Greenway creek path between Willowside Rd. & Stony Point Rd. will be heavily traveled by eastbound GranFondo cycling traffic . Road Closures. Non-participants can enjoy the FondoSonoma Festival 10am – 6pm at the Finley Center. Best source for GranFondo and supporting events is at their website- click here!

GranFondo Volunteers needed! Over 800 volunteers support this event. To volunteer go to : GranFondoVolunteer or email annie@bikemonkey.net

September 29th, Thursday & 30th, Friday- Special Tasting of the Levi Leipheimer’s King Ridge Gran Fondo Pinot Noir. D’Argenzio Winery is the official producer of the King Ridge Gran Fondo Pinot Noir. Plate menu of local stuff Pasta -& Meatballs Gelato – Patio and picnic area – Bike & Cycle parking Location: D’Argenzio Winery 1301 Cleveland Ave Time:2-8 p.m. Facebook

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Music, Movie and Poodles

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Tuesday, August 09th, 2011

More wonderful events and happenings:

August 9th, Tuesday- Mad Maggies (Celtic Polka) The Mad Maggies are seven musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area who play roots-driven, rowdy folk fusion with a dash of hot pepper and a swig of slivovitz — they kick up some dust. the West End’s own Tim Sarter on Bass. Location: Park Stage at Sonoma County Fair Time: 6:00, 7:15, 8:15 p.m.

The Mad Maggies

August 10th, Wednesday- Wednesday Night Market. Every Wednesday night downtown Santa Rosa holds a market with produce, crafts, food and music. This is a great opportunity to see musical group, “Juan Boulder”- featuring the West End’s own Bob Murnane (Murnane Floors on W. 6th Street is a wonderful West End sponsor!). This promises to be a “foot stomping” good time- Juan Boulder will be alternating sets with a Clogging group. They will play on the Main Stage. Location: Downtown Santa Rosa Time: 5- 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Market

Juan Boulder

August 12th, Friday-West End Summer Movie Nights at DeTurk Round Barn- “Tangled” 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

August 12th- 14th- Healdsburg Guitar Festival (In Santa Rosa!) An event for the serious guitar enthusiast. Performances, seminars and 24 workshops by some of today’s most incredible guitar artists and instructors! Location: The Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa 170 Railroad Street Santa Rosa, California Time: See Festival Schedule Healdsburg Guitar Festival

August 13th, Saturday- Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs. Jump, Swing & Blues. Excellent vocals and musicians featuring West End musician Tim Sarter on bass. The other excellent band members are Shannon Rider, Paul Urguhart, Dennis Sherman, Mark Marelli, Brandon Hunt & Justin Enright. Location: Lagunitas Tap Room & Beer Sanctuary 1280 North McDowell Boulevard
Petaluma, CA Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

August 13^th Roots Americana #2 Courthouse Square will turn into a folk music paradise! Free. Two main stages of music. There will be a special area for jamming and music workshops with a Hootenanny facilitator. F ood and beer available. Location: Courthouse Square Time: 4- 7 p.m. More info

Aug 13th, Sat.- Railroad Square Sidewalk Sale !

August 14th- The Quarter Mile Combo plays at Live at Juilliard. Pure rockin’ Americana Rockabilly- this 4 piece Americana Rockabilly band features the West End’s own Justin Barr on guitar, vocalist Nettie Hammar, drummer Gary Daly and Todd Troublemaker on bass. A great show. They have a recently released cd “Motels, Gas and Beer”. You will note that the cover photo is shot in front of the DeTurk Winery building. Got to love that band! Free Sunday Concert Series. Enjoy listening to music in a lovely park setting. Great event for the whole family- including the dog. Location: Juilliard Park 227 S. R. Ave. Time: 5- 7 p.m. Live at Julliard info

Quarter Mile Combo

August 14th- Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs at the So. Co. Fair Miss Kitty can shake her fringe like nobody else… amazing Swing, Jump & Blues. Location: Park Stage at the Sonoma County Fair Time: 6:00, 7:15, 8:15 p.m. Check out www.sonomacountyfair.com for full schedule, hours, shows and info.

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs

August 14th, 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

Time to Party!

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West End Artists upcoming dates

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Monday, August 08th, 2011

The West End is rich with creative people. They have a built- in base of West End fans who appreciate what they do. Put these upcoming dates on your calender- you won’t want to miss them!

August 5^th,Friday to September 1st, Thursday- Art Show – West End artist Jenny Harp has a current art show entitled “Everything will Be Okay” from August 5^th to September 1^st. Location: Daredevils & Queens Artist Reception on September 1^st7:30 to 9 p.m.

Jenny Harp- Art Show

August 9th, Tuesday- Mad Maggies (Celtic Polka) The Mad Maggies are seven musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area who play roots-driven, rowdy folk fusion with a dash of hot pepper and a swig of slivovitz — they kick up some dust. The West End’s own Tim Sarter on Bass. Location: Park Stage at Sonoma County Fair Time: 6:00, 7:15, 8:15 p.m.

August 20^th & 21^st- The Cotati Accordion Festival. A musical extravaganza. West End artists Amber Lee Baker and Tim Sarter (in the Mad Maggies) will perform. August 20^th, Saturday- 11:30-12:00 Amber Lee & the Anomalies 5:15-5:55 The Mad Maggies August 21^st, Sunday 10:55-11:25 The Accordion Babes Pagent with Hubbub Club Marching Band 5:00-5:15 Amber Lee Baker For full schedule and details go to http://www.cotatifest.com

Amber Lee Baker

September 2nd, Friday- Avery Risling-Sholl & Ken Risling- West Enders Avery Risling-Sholl, vocalist and fiddler extraordinaire, will be joined Ken Risling once again in the hallowed halls of Aroma Roasters.
Those who follow him know Avery has been studying traditional Scottish music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow. He is back stateside for a brief stay, and wants to play in his home neighborhood. Songwriter Ken Risling (“Dad”) leaps with joy at another chance to team up with his son for an evening of melody, harmony, and singing strings. Other musical friends may show up as well. Join them for an evening of fun, music (and maybe a few tears). Location: Aroma Roasters 95 Fifth St Time: 8:00 PM

Ken & Avery

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 email go out about once a month- let us brag about you! Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at westend @sonic.net

Last bit of July- Fair, Music, Art

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Monday, July 25th, 2011

So much to do- and all of it close by! It’s the peak of Summer- enjoy the weather and all the delightful events offered in Downtown. As always- you can join your friends and neighbors EVERY Friday at DeMeo Park for West End Bocce and you can “Wine Down” every Thursday at D’Argenzio Winery.

July 27th- August 14th- Sonoma County Fair. Good Ol’ fashioned fun. This year is the 75th anniversary- so opening day has a special procession starting at Wednesday Night Market and ending at the fair. Participants will receive free admission. There’s also free red, white and blue hats to create a living flag out of fairgoers. Fireworks too! Great local music choices: Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs, The Fondettes, Mad Maggies, Shannon Rider, The Don Giovannis and more. Check out www.sonomacountyfair.com for full schedule, hours, shows and info.

Hall of Flowers

July 27th, Wednesday- 95.9 The KRUSH & the North Bay Hootenanny … present The Pick-Me-Up Music Revue with Travis Hendrix & The Blessed Moonshiners. (Folk, Americana, bluegrass, country etc) The entire family can come out and enjoy local foot stomping music. All Ages! $5 21+, $8 for minor- includes free soda or fries. Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 7 p.m. Door, 7:30 show

July 29th, Friday-”Field of Dreams” at West End Summer Movie Nights at DeTurk Round Barn- 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

July 30th, Saturday- Art Round Up. Benefit Art Auction for Art Start- local renowned artists and one of a kind art by the Artstart apprentices. Artwork by Todd Barricklow, William Smith, Tara Matheny-Schuster, Sally Baker and many, many more. Music and food. Tickets are $40. Available at http://artstart.us/auction Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 7-10 p.m.

July 31st, Sunday- Live at Juilliard. Performers: Solid Air. Free Sunday Concert Series. Enjoy listening to music in a lovely park setting. Great event for the whole family- including the dog. Location: Juilliard Park 227 S. R. Ave. Time: 5- 7 p.m. Live at Julliard info

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs

Miss Kitty bandmembers Tim Sarter & Dennis Sherman

Green Home Tours

Is your home Green? Would you like to brag? You can apply to have your home star in the Green Homes Tour on October 2^nd. The City of Santa Rosa’s Clean Energy Advocates and Solar Sonoma County are organizing a Green Homes Tour on October 2^2nd– 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

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

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Big Dogs, Tours and Documentaries

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Monday, June 20th, 2011

The weather is finally warming up… and as always there is a variety of events and happenings to choose from. West Enders can enjoy Bocce at DeMeo Park every Friday night. We also are usually within walking or biking distance to the best events in Santa Rosa. Take advantage of having the Rialto Cinema right in the neighborhood- the films are unique and flavorful.

Late June events:

June 21^st ,Tuesday- Making the Boys “The Boys in the Band” the first-ever gay play and subsequent Hollywood movie to successfully reach a mainstream audience changed everything. Making the Boys explores the enduring legacy and controversy that endures to this day “The Boys in the Band”. Tickets on sale now at rialtocinemas.com. Tickets may also be purchased at our box office at the Sixth Street Playhouse on the day of each showing. Adults are $10 and Seniors (60 and up) are $8. Location: Sixth Street Playhouse 52 W. 6th Street Time: 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m.

June 22, Wednesday Help send Snoopy as our Goodwill Ambassador. This will be the first Snoopy ever on the Korean Island, Jejudo, Santa Rosa’s sister city. For 10 years, we have exchanged students and performers between our two cities. Jejudo has sent 3 statues over the years and this will be our first. A 30 inch bronzed Snoopy will be placed on a 36 inch pedestal that will be made in Jejudo and placed on a street named “Santa Rosa”. Help send the Snoopy Monument and taste some wine… all for $20. Foodie Truck will be on site. More Info Location: D’Argenzio Winery 1301 Cleveland Ave Santa Rosa, CA Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm Questions? call Ray D’Argenzio 707 280 4658 or Don Taylor 525 1690

Don Taylor with Snoopy

June 22nd, Wednesday Night Market. Every Wednesday night downtown Santa Rosa holds a market with produce, crafts, food and music. This Wednesday is Nascar Night (Whoo Hoo!) This is a great opportunity to see musical group, “Juan Boulder”- featuring the West End’s own Bob Murnane (Murnane Floors on W. 6th Street). They will play on the 3rd Stage. Location: Downtown Santa Rosa Time: 5- 8:30 p.m. (Rosie Explorer Tour No Tours – Rosie Repairs)

Juan Boulder

June 24th, Friday- Bridal Fashion Show & benefit for ArtStart. An evening at the DeTurk Round Barn for Rustic Romance, food, fun and fashion all. See the latest trends in bridal gowns and taste incredible food and wine while exploring your options for your big day. $20/person $30 “Couples Price” Location: Deturk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 7pm-9:30pm Brown Paper Tickets

June 25^th Sat. – History Walking Tours at the Rural Cemetery. Meet at the Franklin Gate. Free admission. Donations appreciated. 70 minute docent led walk through pioneer cemetery. Location: S. R. Rural Cemetery Located at Franklin & Monroe Streets Time: Tours leave every 10 minutes from 10a.m. to 11 a.m.

June 25th, Saturday- D’Argenzio winery and Time Traveler Tours Special Event- D’Argenzio Winery and Time Traveler Tours are teaming up to give a short walking tour of Railroad Square that will show guests where the Santa Rosa wine industry began. The tour will highlight old winery sites and give a history of early wine making in Santa Rosa. Wine and appetizers will served at D’Argenzio Winery after the tour. $20 Tickets Location: Tour will meet in Railroad Square by S. R. Visitor’s Center. Time: 3- 5 p.m.

June 28^th , Tuesday- Something Ventured 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. A documentary about Silicon Valley’s first venture capitalists and the companies they helped bring to life. The film also includes some of the finest entrepreneurs sharing how they worked with these venture capitalists to grow world-class companies like Intel, Apple, Cisco, Atari, Genentech, Tandem and others. Emmy-Award-winning filmmakers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine will be joining us for Q&A following each showing of Something Ventured. Tickets on sale now at rialtocinemas.com. Tickets may also be purchased at our box office at the Sixth Street Playhouse on the day of each showing. Adults are $10 and Seniors (60 and up) are $8.

June 29th, Wednesday- MISS KITTY AND HER BIG DOGS will play at the Wednesday night market. Miss Kitty & the Big Dogs featuring West End musician Tim Sarter on bass. The other excellent band members are Shannon Rider, Paul Urguhart, Dennis Sherman, Mark Marelli, Brandon Hunt & Justin Enright. The Hubbub Club will hold a musical parade. Location: Downtown Santa Rosa Time: 5- 8:30 p.m.

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs

Rain Checks, Poodles, Knitting & Pythons

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Wednesday, June 08th, 2011

All right! The rain has stopped so let’s get out and enjoy. Two events are “Rain Checks” this Friday and there’s lots of other great things to do.

Rain Checks:

June 10th, Friday - “Toy Story 3″ -West End Summer Movie Nights. 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

Movie under the stars.

June 10th, Friday -The June 3rd Summer Nights | Railroad Square has been rescheduled for June 10^th.A Summer Street Party featuring wine tasting, live music, outdoor dining, crafters and art. The event is free, with wine tasting available for $20. Location: Historic Railroad Square- 4^th Street from Wilson to Davis Street. Time: 6- 9 p.m. For more info: http://snrrs.com

This week:

June 9^th, Thursday- KRSH Backyard Concert featuring Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums (Jump blues, swing, jazz, and rare gems inspired by the 1930′s, 40′s and 50′s) with Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs (West End’s Tim Sarter on bass) . Low lawn chairs only, please. No coolers, no dogs. Location: Kids welcome! Station House 3565 Standish Ave. off Todd Road exit on 101 in Santa Rosa Time: The Backyard opens at 5:30. Music at 6.

Every Friday night- West End Summer Bocce at DeMeo Park at 6:30 p.m. Gossip, grub and game! Bring a dish to share. The West End Neighborhood Association has procured a use permit that allows us to to drink a little wine (in the true Italian style) while we play bocce. The permit is only for Friday Night Bocce and folks participating in the event. This is a family and dog friendly event. No glass in the park as per park rules. Location: DeMeo Park Time: 6:30 p.m.

June 10^th, Friday - Bring Back The Fillmore Party Review with A Piece of My Heart featuring Julie Medeiros + H.O.T.S. (60′s & 70′s classic dance rock) cost is $10 advance / $13 day of show • 21+ Location: The Last Day Saloon Time: 8:00 PM door • 8:30 PM show buy tickets online, Last Day Saloon & Last Record Store

June 10th- 12th- Harmony Festival. Maxfield Arts and the Fun Bike Unicorn Club (FBUC) present an exciting new attraction for Harmony Festival 2011 titled The Steampunk Garage, including Santa Rosa-based builders also known as Whiskeydrunk Cycles, Todd Barricklow, Krank-Boom-Clank and The Feed Barn, all of whom are intimately entwined with the North Bay’s popular annual Hand-car Regatta. Ananta De Tally plays on June 12th. Harmony Festival Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds

June 11th- Peggy Sue’s Cruise- Parade of Cars. Santa Rosa will rumble with excitement. A delight for car enthusiasts – the cruise features American made models dating from the early 1900′s to 1976. The 9th annual Peggy Sue’s Cruise is a 3 day event- music, car show, chili cook-off, poker run and more . Location: Cruise on 4th, 5th, Brookwood, Ross, and B streets. (Other events take place at A Place to Play park, 2375 W. Third) Time: 6-9 p.m. peggysuescruise.com

June 11th, Saturday 3rd annual Knit in Public Day. Yes… that’s Knit in Public right in front of Cast Away Yarn Shop. They will have a shade tent & cozy seating, and snacks and water for knitters! Come on down and show ‘em how it’s done! Location: Cast Away Yarn Shop 111 4th Street in Historic Railroad Square Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Facebook

Knit in public in front of Cast Away Yarn Shop

June 12^th- West End Poodle Party. Oodles of Poodles will party at Dog Park. The West End Poodle Party is held the second Sunday of every month. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Park. Time: 11 a.m. Facebook

Even elegant Poodles like to Party

June 12th, Sunday. The 3rd Annual Mostly Monty Python This is a Toad in the Hole Street fair with music, entertainment and, of course, beer! Location: 5th Street- in front of the Toad Time: noon until 6pm

Mostly Python III

June 13^th, Monday-The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. The Topp Twins, yodeling, lesbian, comedian, twin sisters capture the hearts of New Zealand. Winner of Best Documentary at the Toronto Intnl. Film Festival. Tickets at rialtocinemas.com. Adults $10; Seniors (60 and up) are $8. Location: Sixth Street Playhouse

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 email goes 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

Opening Bocce Night Friday May 20th

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Ahhh… good times are just ahead. Bocce season is opening Friday Night and there’s a summer full of fun events ahead.

Friday Night, May 20th- West End Summer Bocce begins. It’s finally time to spend wonderful nights at DeMeo Park! Bocce is a most incredible social event- and lucky for us it is EVERY Friday night! Bring a dish to share. The West End Neighborhood Association has procured a use permit that allows us to to drink a little wine (in the true Italian style) while we play bocce. The permit is only for Friday Night Bocce and folks participating in the event. This is a family and dog friendly event. Location: DeMeo Park Time: 6:30 p.m. See Bocce 2010 Photo Gallery

Other upcoming events to put on your calendar. These are the best Summer offerings, many feature West End Artists and they are all within walking or biking distance:

July 16th, Saturday- West End Neighborhood Annual BBQ and Bicycle Parade. Decorate your favorite human powered contraption and ride in the parade! (Remember- 18 years and younger must wear bike helmets.) BBQ to follow.

The 2010 Bike Parade

June 12th, Sunday- 3rd Annual Mostly Python. Silly people take to the streets to be silly…..Live Monty Python skits from the “TOAD PLAYAS”,live bands,food,beers in the street.holy grails,fun ,frivolity and good times in the street outside the Toad.

July 10th- August 14th -Live at Julliard. Every Sunday evening- enjoy live music in a beautiful setting. Most important dates (featuring West End artists!) July 10th- Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs, August 14th- Quarter Mile Combo. Two awesome bands you will not want to miss!

September 25th, Sunday- The Great West End and Railroad Square Handcar Regatta. Not to miss… and don’t forget to buy your tickets now. Handcar Regatta

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.

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

Artists

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Saturday, January 08th, 2011

We have art, acting, music and yes, drama, in the West End. (Aren’t we lucky?) Here’s the latest:

Tim Sarter- is a very hard working West End Musician. He plays in several great bands (Miss Kitty & the Big Dogs, The Hank Band to name only two) and is currently starring in the Heritage Music Theatre production of “Woody Guthrie’s American Song“. An exuberant musical celebration of America, Woody Guthrie’s American Song tells the life of the rambling folk singer through his words and music. For more information on this show – click here!

Tim Sarter

More on Tim Sarter- A Random Act of Culture- Watch what happened when the cast of “Woody Guthrie’s American Song” broke into an inspired version of Guthrie’s “This Land is Your Land” in the produce section of Whole Foods Market in Petaluma. Click Here!

Amber Lee Baker- Another busy West End musician, Amber is just kicking off her Accordion Babes tour promoting the compilation CD of 12 female accordionistas and their awesome calendar. On 12/08/2010: Amber took Best Performance for her rendition of her original “Waltzing By Just Holding Hands” at the West Coast Songwriters Competition – Martinez. As part of her prize, Amber Lee will perform a showcase of three originals at their next competition in February.

Accordion Babes Tour

More on Amber- Amber will also be releasing her own new cd, Indelible in February. Check out her new video for her song, Alpha. It fun, sassy and addictive click here! Mark your calendars for her CD release party on February 5th, Saturday at 8 p.m. at Arlene Francis Center, 99 6th St. It’s will be a great West End event. Amber Lee and the Anomalies

Amber Lee Baker

The Baby Seal Club has been working on their debut cd. Check out, “The Otter Dance”- click here! It’s something to look forward to but in the meantime, singer Choklit Chanteuse (one of the West End’s most creative ) is busy at work producing what is bound to be her best creation of all. Yes, a new Baby seal. Best wishes to Choklit and Clifford.

Chocklit & Clifford

6th Street Playhouse acting out in the West End: Two new productions plus the 6th Street Improv!

Opening Jan. 7 – “Art” – A sophisticated send-up of modern art framed by the hilarious exploration of loyalty and friendship. Originally produced in 1995 in Paris, French farce meets ‘Seinfeld’ in this play by Yasmina Reza which won a Tony for Best Play in 1998. Opens Jan. 7 through Jan. 23, 2011.

Opening Jan. 14 – “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” – A musical tribute to the “man in black” featuring more than 30 of Cash’s legendary hit songs. Opens Jan. 14 through Feb. 13, 2011.

On Sunday, Jan. 16 – 6th Street Improv! takes over the Studio Theatre and the set of “Art.” Don’t miss the spontaneous and outrageous laugh fest when they perform with this month’s theme entitled “Artistic License.”

For tickets or more information call 707-523-4185 or visit the website at www.6thstreetplayhouse.com The 6th Street Playhouse is located nearby at 52 W. 6th Street, Santa Rosa.

Auditions announcement click here!

Want to act out? Sixth Street School of Drama – WINTER/SPRING 2011 SCHEDULE Classes available for all ages!

Two sessions are offered: Session I: January 17-March 12, 2011 Session II: March 22-May 22, 2011 Contact Education Director Michael Fontaine at 707-523-4185 x102 or michael(at)6thstreetplayhouse.com

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

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

Category: Entertainment, Events, Neighbor News, West End Artists & Performers | Tags: Amber Lee Baker, Arlene Francis Center, Choklit Chanteuse, Clifford Hill, Heritage Music Theater, Lea Barron-Thomas, Miss Kitty & the Big Dogs, Railroad Square, Santa Rosa, Tim Sarter, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

Creek Week, Bike & Ped, New West End Baby

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• 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

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)

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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Warm night, Full Moon…. sounds like a good night to enjoy walking in the West End! End the evening swinging to Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs. Good Times.

Fantastic October events!

More wonderful events and happenings:

The West End is rich with creative people. They have a built- in base of West End fans who appreciate what they do. Put these upcoming dates on your calender- you won’t want to miss them!

So much to do- and all of it close by! It’s the peak of Summer- enjoy the weather and all the delightful events offered in Downtown. As always- you can join your friends and neighbors EVERY Friday at DeMeo Park for West End Bocce and you can “Wine Down” every Thursday at D’Argenzio Winery.

Late June events:

All right! The rain has stopped so let’s get out and enjoy. Two events are “Rain Checks” this Friday and there’s lots of other great things to do.

Ahhh… good times are just ahead. Bocce season is opening Friday Night and there’s a summer full of fun events ahead.

Other upcoming events to put on your calendar. These are the best Summer offerings, many feature West End Artists and they are all within walking or biking distance:

We have art, acting, music and yes, drama, in the West End. (Aren’t we lucky?) Here’s the latest:

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.