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 10th. 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- 4th Street from Wilson to Davis Street. Time: 6- 9 p.m. For more info: http://snrrs.com
This week:
June 9th, 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 10th, 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 12th- 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 13th, 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
