Tag-Archive for ◊ North Bay Film & Art Collective ◊

• Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Spring is here and there are lots of ways to enjoy the outdoors. The West End is home to many gifted artists and performers. Take note of the many opportunities to support our local talent.

The West End Charter School has two fund raisers (see below) – a bake sale on Bocce clean up day and a yard sale. They welcome your support through donations and purchases. Questions? email to info@WECS.us

Don’t Forget! May 1st, Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.- The West End Neighborhood Spring yard sale. Time for Spring Cleaning! Empty out those closets and garages. (Rain Date is May 8th). $5 donation if you would like to participate- this covers costs of ads, signs that will be put up (and taken down) on the day of sale. Want to purge but don’t want to sell? The West End Charter School yard sale welcomes your donations. Drop them off at 127 W. 6th Street from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 29th.

West End Garage Sale

West End Garage Sale

April 24th, Saturday at 11 a.m.- Bocce Court Clean up at DeMeo Park. A yearly tradition, spruce up the courts for the West End Summer Bocce Season. Bring tools, gloves and don’t forget the sunblock.  Plan to have a snack because the West End Charter School will hold a bake sale at the clean up.

Everyone can help clean up the courts.

Everyone can help clean up the courts.

Good times!

Good times!

April 24th, Saturday 9 a.m. to noon- Earth Day on the Greenway ( ages 5 to adult). Celebrate Earthday’s 40th birthday on the Prince Memorial Greenway. Help with a clean up of S. R. Creek, native plant care and trail Maintenance. Tools and refreshments provided. Location: Meet at the Olive Park footbridge. More info? Contact Alistair Bleifuss at 543-3845

April 25th, Sunday 8 p.m.- Amber Lee Baker, song writer, Accordion-ista, Vocalist and West End musician will perform at Aubergine After Dark.  For more on Amber Lee, click here!

Amber Lee Baker

Amber Lee Baker

April 25th, Sunday  4-9 p.m.-  North Bay Film & Art Collective – Sustainable Food Short Film Finale. A showcase of short films, some locally-produced, focusing on sustainability, ethics and community in relation to how we produce our food.  99 Sixth Street

April 25th, Sunday 10 a.m.- Keep the Tour 10 k Fun Run- A widepread effort and campaign to help the Amgen Tour of California continue to be a successful and integral part of our Santa Rosa community. For walkers or runners, the fun run starts on Third Street (@ B St.) in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa and follows a six mile loop along the scenic Prince Memorial Greenway before finishing near the entrance to Gateway Park, just a few short blocks from lots of fun and festivities in Old Court House Square. Sign up at keepthetour.com.

Every Sunday Night – West End DJ Katie Vrooman has a new specialty radio show called  “Great Dames, Vintage Chicks,” a collection of torch singers, big band singers and jazz vocalists from the 1930’s- 1960’s. Katie hand selects all the music from the show and talks about it as well. You can also hear Katie on Monday- Friday during mid-day- But the Sunday night show (10 p.m. to midnight) is about female singers who “carry the torch”. The KRUSH 95.9

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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• Monday, December 07th, 2009

If you want to give input to SMART about their rail car’s amenities- attend the Wednesday night meeting. No need to travel far for holiday events… just walk out your front door.

December 9, Wednesday 7 p.m. at CHOPS, 509 Adams Street -SMART Vehicle Workshop. This workshop will be the first opportunity for the public to comment on the SMART train’s passenger amenities, such as bicycle storage, rest rooms, snack bars, seating configuration and other on-board features of the project’s rail vehicles.For more info- contact Chris Coursey, Community Outreach Manager SMART 415-717-9968    For more info SMART vehicle workshop www.sonomamarintrain.org

December 12, Saturday at 6 p.m.- Memorial Hospice Tree lighting ceremony in Depot Park , Railroad Square. Music, sing-alongs, candlelight, and remembrances — a celebration of life. An inspirational event for the Santa Rosa community that takes place in Historic Railroad Square.

December Holiday Show (Time varies for more info- Click here!) at 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. 6th Street.  “Ham for the Holidays” Set on Christmas Eve in 1939, a group of actors who work at a small radio station await the arrival of Orson Welles. Hilarity ensues through a long, blizzardy night toward Christmas morning in this new family-friendly seasonal treat sprinkled with holiday music from the era.

December Global Lens Series (Times vary for more info- Click here!) North Bay Film and Art Collective, 99 6th Street.  Immerse yourself in an international way- some dates include food, live entertainment and themed presentations. Make a date to see a film- the series ends December 20th.

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• Thursday, December 03rd, 2009

There is no shortage of activities this weekend.

December 5th, 7 p.m. The Last Day Saloon, 120 5th Street at Davis St., will have their 37th annual “Toys for Kids Drive” for the S. R. Firefighters.  There will be 2 great bands ( The Manzanita Acoustic Band & Frobeck) , comedians (Phat Joe Mendosa & Mike Betancourt), a D. J. (DJ on Que), dancing, raffles and food. Walk on down to a fun filled evening that will give Holiday joy to kids. Cost is $10 donation or a new unwrapped toy. For Last Day Saloon Calendar, Click Here!

December 3rd -6th  The North Bay Film and Art Collective, 99 6th Street, continues it’s Global Lens Series. Immerse yourself in an international way- some dates include food, live entertainment and themed presentations. Make a date to see a film- the series ends December 20th. For full calendar, Click Here 707-527-0627 for more info.

Neighborhood Watch Crime Alert:

Neighborhood Watch Leader for the Upper West End area reports: There were two cars with smashed windows along Ripley Street this week. These may or may not have been reported to SRPD. The first was Ripley @ 11th the night of 11/30.The second was last night 12/2 along Ripley @ 10th (I think along the northeast side of the street). If I learn more from neighbors I will pass it along. I just called non-emergency SRPD and explained the situation and requested a dispatch for tonight (if available) to check on Ripley Street.                 Jennifer Watson 10th St

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• Wednesday, December 02nd, 2009
The holidays are here and as always there’s lots to do in the West End, Railroad Square and downtown. Get out there and enjoy… it’s just a walk away.

Check out last Saturday night in Railroad Square and the West End Neighborhood. It’s good living in the West End! … Check it out. Click here!

December 5 & 6th, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.- Santa Paws at Western Farm Center 21 W. 7th Street. Treat your best friend to a holiday event. Have your pet’s picture taken with Santa.  $15   Afterwards, you can both shop for toys and essentials and get a complimentary treat from the friendly counter folks ( for dogs, not humans).

Santa Paws at Western Farm Center

Santa Paws at Western Farm Center

December 5th, Saturday  All Day- Historic Railroad Square Holiday Open House and Festivities- Start the holidays out right. Walk down Historic Railroad Square for music, carolers and refreshments. Enjoy an old fashioned carriage rides, a family holiday tradition sponsored by the Historic Railroad Square Association for 22 years. (Courtesy of Railroad Square business and property owners.) For more info, click here.

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December 4th to 20th- New show at 6th Street Playhouse, Ham for the Holidays. Set on Christmas Eve in 1939, a group of actors who work at WHAM (a small radio station located in Georgia) await the arrival of Orson Welles who is scheduled to make a guest appearance on their broadcast. Hilarity ensues as actors stumble through a long, blizzardy night toward Christmas morning in this new family-friendly seasonal treat sprinkled with holiday music from the era. Click Here!

December 5 & 6th, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.- 30th Annual Holiday Open House  Luther Burbank Home & Gardens (Santa Rosa & Sonoma Ave)   $2 admission for ages 12 & over, Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm   Tour historic home decorated in Victorian style, refreshments, exhibits, specialty gifts for sale, children’s craft activity Click here for more info.

Neighborhood Watch Crime Alert: A neighbor reports a recent crime in West End-  Ripley St and corner of Lincoln St. car window smashed in the middle of the night 11/30 or 12/1. Neighborhood Watch is a program where neighbors join forces to combat crime. Neighbors commit to keeping a watchful eye out on suspicious activity, Calling the SRPD to report crime and communicating to other neighbors to raise awareness.

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• Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Lots to do this weekend.

Friday November 27th- A downtown Santa Rosa Holiday. Start the Holiday season by spending time downtown. Enjoy treats, music, raffles and sales at the  Merchant Open house 12 to 5 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. For complete info CLICK HERE!

A Santa Rosa Downtown Holiday

Friday November 27th- 6th Street Theater 52 6th Street  “Home for the Holidaze” 8:00 p.m. in The Studio Theater. A show reflecting the joys and trials of family life & tradition. More info? CLICK HERE!

Fri. Nov. 27- North Bay Film & Art Collective- 99 Sixth Street,  Global Film Series 6PM SLEEPWALKING LAND   8PM SONG FROM THE SOUTHERN SEAS

Sat. Nov. 28- North Bay Film & Art Collective- 99 Sixth Street, Global Film Series   7PM – Dinner & Film: Mozambique SLEEPWALKING LAND

For film info Click Here! For ticket information call 707-527-0627

Santa Rosa’s Historic West End Walking Tour- Take your guests on an urban hike and learn about the West End Neigbhorhood. Self Guided tour starts and ends in Historic Railroad Square. Tour brochures available at Railroad Square Hotels and the Santa Rosa Visitors Center.

West End Walking Tour Ribbon CuttingJessica Diaz, Lea Barron-Thomas & Kernan Coleman

West End Walking Tour Ribbon Cutting- Jessica Diaz, Representing So. Co. Supervisor Shirley Zane, West End President Lea Barron-Thomas & Kernan Coleman, Ranch7 Creative

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• Saturday, November 21st, 2009

The Fall West End Neighborhood Association meeting was well attended with over 50 folks joining in to hear the latest news. We thank our guest speaker Raissa de la Rosa, City of Santa Rosa Economic Development. She spoke briefly on what the City is doing to vitalize the downtown. Follow up info: West End Banners are now available for order, $53- contact Betsy Hall . If you own a West End home, east of Wilson Street, and would like to have your home’s history researched – contact Adrian Praetzellis West Coast  Accordion Babes calendars, with cd $20, are available from Amber Lee Baker Baker

North Bay Film & Art Collective 99 Sixth St    Nov. 19 through Dec. 20  NBFAC invites you to join us on a 5 week exploration of international film, food and live entertainment.   Each Sat. night films with foods from the region, collaborating with local restaurants and wineries to further enhance the cultural experience. This event marks the first installment of culture and community that fulfills the North Bay Film & Art Collective’s mission of being a place that celebrates diversity and storytelling not found in your traditional theater. For more info and calendar

Dear Lea and West Ender’s, Gene and I went to the 6PM showing of the International Film Series at “New School” on Wilson and W. 6th. It was a lovely film from Brazil. We were served piping hot stuffed mushrooms and Korbel Sparkling Wine!!!! There was popcorn and candy available. We sat on a comfy couch, watching a wonderful big screen. We were very impressed. Tomorrow there is a Chinese film, dinner and wine pairings from Gary Chu’s….including “Martini Prawns” for any of you who know them!!!! Starts at 7PM, $30.00/couple covers the entire evening…..Is this possible???? ONLY in our neighborhood!!! Hope to see you there!!!!!! betsy and gene

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