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West End Artists and Performers
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• Tuesday, December 07th, 2010
The West End revels in our numerous artists, performers and just insanely creative people.

December 9th, Thursday- Xmas Card Collective Show & Sale. Don’t buy your Christmas cards until you see the original works created by 6 local artists including West End’s William Smith, Jacqueline Smith and  Todd Barricklow (accepted as a West Ender but actually from another interesting neighborhood)  Location: Studio 300  at 300 South A Street Time: 5-8 p.m.

Xmas Card Collective

Xmas Card Collective

December 11th, Saturday- St. Peterbilt & Quarter Mile Combo- yes! That’s BOTH bands featuring the West End’s own Justin Barr on one night!  Location: Russian River Brewing Company Time: 9 p.m.

St. Peterbilt

St. Peterbilt

Quarter Mile Combo

Quarter Mile Combo

Amber Lee Baker in Alpha . Click Here! Amber is “Dominating” the local music scene. Her second Album  “Indelible” is in the works and includes 8 well crafted songs, including “Alpha” .  There is a Kickstarter Fundraiser to help fund this fabulous album. It’s a fun way for to pre-buy the album and get some great extras. The more you pledge, the more you get…. a private house concert for you and 10 friends, accordion lessons, T-shirts and more. For more info Amber Lee Kickstarter.

Congrats to Ken Risling! His song won the November Best Song (beating out 12 others) at the Songwriter’s competition with this his Awesome song ,”Shameless Love”. He performed the song with his daughter, Oona Risling-Sholl. Check out “Shameless Love”- Click here!

Actor/Director Workshops: Hello from your filmmaker neighbor on Davis St…. I’m putting out the word that I’m NOW LOOKING FOR ACTORS interested in collaborating on some skill-building exercises, staging and shooting short scenes. Minimal commitment of time and effort. Should be fun! Looking for people now; workshop to get rolling sometime in January. FREE. John Hardin

Other great shows:

December 12th, Sunday- Kim Wilson’s Blue’s Allstars and Santa Rosa Hometown Band- The Aces. Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 6 p.m. Door Cost: $20 advance 21 yrs +

December 13th, Monday- The Gene Taylor Blues Band. Boogie Woogie Blues pianist Gene Taylor teams up with hometown pals Dave Alvin, John Bazz & Phil Bateman  (The original Blasters minus one brother). Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 6:30 Door Cost: $20 21 yrs +

December 15th, Wednesday- Katie from the Krush suggests a FREE lunchtime show at Hopmonk  with Pete Yorn.  He’s a super cool singer/songwriter who just put out his 5th solo album. Location: Hopmonk Brewery Time: Noon

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.

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W. E. Artists & peformer date, auditions info
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• Tuesday, November 09th, 2010
The latest news from our West End artists & performers. There are also auditions for actors at the 6th St. Playhouse.

November 13th, Saturday- St. Peterbilt. Watch Sonoma County’s double clutchin, cop dodgin, jack knifein trucker band featuring Paul Riley, Vocals and Guitar; the West End’s own Justin Barr, Lead Guitar; Chris Bradley, Bass; Andy Rosa , Drums. Free Krush Show Location: Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill 151 Petaluma Blvd. S., Suite 129 Time: 8 p.m.- 10 p.m.

St. Peterbilt

St. Peterbilt

If you are a Hank Band fan, you know it’s a rare treat to see them. ( They’re awesome see them on video click here!) Take notice of their November dates:

November 14th, Sunday- The Hank Band featuring Tahmus Rounds, Chris Rovetti, Dave Zibel, Jim Peterson and the West End’s own Tim Sarter will play this weekend.  Location: Lagunitas Beer Sanctuary Time: 3- 5 p.m.

November 18th, 19th, and 20th- Hank Williams: Lost Highway (See message) A message from Tim Sarter- Hello everyone, The time is nearly here for our encore performance of Hank Williams: Lost Highway. Last winter the cast and crew of this show performed this play for a run of 26 sold out shows at the 6th Street Playhouse. This month we are bringing it back for 3 shows only at Spreckles Performing Arts Center in Rohnert Park. We are excited about bringing it to a larger venue and are all looking forward to doing it again. The show runs . For full details: Heritage Music Theater

The Hank Band

The Hank Band

Your chance to support local artist- Amber Lee Baker. Most of us has had the pleasure of watching Amber Lee and the Anomalies perform. She plays the accordion, is a singer-songwriter and is part of the Accordion Babe Pin-Up Calendar revolution – reinventing the accordion as a sexy instrument. Amber is working on her second Album  “Indelible” it includes 8 well crafted songs and is bound to be fabulous.  There is a Kickstarter Fundraiser to help fund the Second Album. It’s a fun way for to pre-buy the album and get some great extras. The more you pledge, the more you get…. a private house concert for you and 10 friends, accordion lessons, T-shirts and more. For more info Amber Lee Kickstarter.

Amber Lee

Amber Lee

Every Sunday Night – West End DJ Katie Vrooman has a 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

6th Street Playhouse Audition Opportunities: Auditions announced for Ring of Fire & Cabaret. The 6th Street Playhouse has announced (non-Equity only) auditions for two upcoming season productions:  1) Ring of Fire: the Music of Johnny Cash [all roles in the 4m/4f in the ensemble cast] 2) Cabaret [the roles of the Emcee and Sally Bowles only]  These are general auditions: NO appointments are necessary.  Saturday, 11/13, 12 – 3pm, Ring of Fire only Tuesday, 11/16, 7 – 9pm, Ring of Fire only Saturday, 11/20, 12 – 3pm, Ring of Fire and Cabaret. For more info 6th Street Playhouse

Auditions announced for Intimate Apparel.  The 6th Street Playhouse has announced general auditions for Intimate Apparel on Wednesday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. for three available roles: Mayme – ’30s’, African American George – ’30s’, Barbadian immigrant Mrs. Van Buren – ’30s’, white American  Appointments are not necessary. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.  Actors cast in the production will receive a small stipend. Intimate Apparel, by Lynn Nottage, will be playing in the 6th Street Playhouse Studio Theater, February 11 – 27, 2011. Stage Director is Bronwen Shears  For more information, contact 6th Street Playhouse Interim Artistic Director Michael Fontaine at michael@6thstreetplayhouse.com, or 707-523-4185 x102.

Musicians note! Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair (December 4th & 5th at Finley Community Center) are looking for roving holiday-themed music entertainers for this event. Small stipend available. Email: craftsfair@srcity.org for more information. Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair info

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.

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Creek Week, Bike & Ped, Music
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• Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
Although this is week of The Great West End & Railroad Square Handcar Regatta- there are other items, events and meetings that you will want to know about.

Charles Joseph “Charlie” Carniglia passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2010. Charlie was the oldest of 3 children born to Charles & Rose Carniglia, a beloved and well-know family from the West End. Press Democrat

Charlie, Rita & Alfred Carniglia on W. 6th Street

Charlie, Rita & Alfred Carniglia on W. 6th Street

September 24th, Friday- St. Peterbilt Sunset Show at Hanna Winery. How romantical! Picture you and your honey overlooking the beautiful vineyards of Alexander Valley, enjoying a picnic dinner with a delicious Hanna wine, and dancin to the double clutchin-ist, cop dodgin-ist, jack knifein-ist trucker band in this fine county! Don’t miss St. Peterbilt , with West End’s Justin Barr on guitar,performing at the last KRUSH Hanna Winery Concert. It’s guaranteed fun in a beautiful setting. Location: Hanna Winery Music starts at 6pm. Free.

September 25th, Saturday- Earle Fest- A celebration of Americana Music Bands: Dave Alvin & The Guilty Women, James McMurtry, The Belleville Outfit, St. Peterbilt & more!  Outdoor open seating. Beach chairs, lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Food and beverages for sale on site. No coolers, pets or carry-in alcohol. Location: Earle Baum Center 4539 Occidental Rd. Noon to 7 p.m.  $20 advance, $25 at gate. (under 10 free) More info Click Here!

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 26th, Sunday- Creek Week Event Turtle Talk (all ages welcome) Join Nick Geist, Associate Professor of Biology, Sonoma State University for an informative talk about turltes found in our local creeks. He’ll discuss the urban populations of the western pond turtles and local conservation efforts. Time: 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Location: Meet at the Olive Park footbridge, 1698 Hazel Street. Contact: Alistair Bleifuss at 543-3845 or ableifuss@ci.santa-rosa.ca.us.

September 27th, Monday- Creek Week Event S. R. Creek Family Insect Exploration (all ages welcome) 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.Time: 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Location: Meet at the Olive Park footbridge, 1698 Hazel Street Contact: Please register at www.landpaths.org or call 707.524.9318.

September 27th, Monday- S. R. City Council Candidates Forum Voters will select who will serve on 3 seats on the S. R. City Council. This is an excellent time to see the candidates and hear what they have to say.   Time: 7-9 p.m. Location: S. R. City Hall, Council Chambers, 100 Santa Rosa Ave. Will also be televised live on Channel 26, Community Media Center of S. R. and streamed live on www.WatchSonomaCounty.com To obtain nonpartisan information information about issues and candidates go to: www.SmartVoter.org from the League of Women Voters

September 28th, Tuesday- Creek Week Event Downtown Underground (ages 12 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. Time: 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. Location: Meet at Prince Greenway Park, 171 Santa Rosa Avenue. Contact: Alistair Bleifuss at 543-3845 or ableifuss@ci.santa-rosa.ca.us.

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!

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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West End Artists & Performers Sept Calendar
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• Tuesday, September 07th, 2010
Permission to shamelessly brag please! The West End is rich with talented individuals and West End residents are within walking distance of many great venues to see them. This is the September calendar.

September 8th, Wednesday- Quarter Mile Combo opens for Southern Culture on the Skid. Quarter Mile Combo:You hear pure rockin’ Americana Rockabilly from this 4 piece act! The Quarter Mile Combos backbone is kept solid by drummer Gary Daly, and Todd Troublemaker’s upright bass slappin’. The West End’s own Justin Barr slings sweeping guitar solos and riffs alongside powerhouse vocalist, front woman, Nettie Hammar. With their recent release of “Motels, Gas and Beer”, The Quarter Mile Combo’s live show will take you down an electrifying winding road of good time rock n roll! Location: Mystic Theater 21 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma .Doors Open at 7 p.m. Limited Seating. 18 & over $15

Quarter Mile Combo

Quarter Mile Combo

Sept 9th, Thursday- Deluxe Buckets The Bands: Bobby Joe Ebola and the Children MacNuggits, Sex and Machines, Hobo Gobblins and West End Favorite Deluxe Buckets. Deluxe Buckets, those debonair devils in plaid,  features the West End’s own Kelly “KC” Cowan, Dan “Detroit” Murphy, “Sexy” Dan Krause, Cliff “eekins” Hill. Location: New College aka The Arlene Francis Center aka. The Film and Art Collective 99 Sixth St. Music starts at 8 p.m. $7  More info on facebook

The Deluxe Buckets- Debonair, Dapper devils in plaid

The Deluxe Buckets- Debonair, Dapper devils in plaid

September 10th, Friday- Carnival of  Chaos- A highly visual, verbal & physical comedy show in a cabaret like setting, with ‘The Mark & Dre Show’ + special guests. An evening of strange comedy, insane juggling, sardonic magic, musical parody and dangerous stunts! Location:  The Arlene Francis Center (AKA New College) 99 Sixth St. in Railroad Square $10-$20 Doors open @ 7pm for drinks and music, then 8pm show. Carnival of Chaos

September 24th, Friday- St. Peterbilt. How romantical! Picture you and your honey overlooking the beautiful vineyards of Alexander Valley, enjoying a picnic dinner with a delicious Hanna wine, and dancin to the double clutchin-ist, cop dodgin-ist, jack knifein-ist trucker band in this fine county! Don’t miss St. Peterbilt , with West End’s Justin Barr on guitar,performing at the last KRUSH Hanna Winery Concert. It’s guaranteed fun in a beautiful setting. Location: Hanna Winery Music starts at 6pm. Free.

St. Peterbilt

St. Peterbilt

September 24th, Friday- CHOPS – The unveiling of Locust-Motive an evening of innovative art. Start off the Handcar Regatta Weekend by being one of the first to view the teen-designed and fabricated handcar. View other contraptions by Krank-Boom-Clank, Arn Anderson and Whiskey Drunk Cycles . Music and food. Location: Chop’s Teen Club corner of W. 6th & Adams. 5 to 7 p.m. Veil falls at 5:30- Don’t miss it!

The Locust-Motive is coming!

The Locust-Motive is coming!

September 25th, Saturday- Earle Fest- A celebration of Americana Music Bands: Dave Alvin & The Guilty Women, James McMurtry, The Belleville Outfit, St. Peterbilt & more!  Outdoor open seating. Beach chairs, lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Food and beverages for sale on site. No coolers, pets or carry-in alcohol. Location: Earle Baum Center 4539 Occidental Rd. Noon to 7 p.m.  $20 advance, $25 at gate. (under 10 free) More info Click Here!

Earle Fest

Earle Fest

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

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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DeTurk Update, Crime alert & Entertainment
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• Thursday, May 27th, 2010
By now, many of you have noticed the steel beams sticking out of the windows of the DeTurk Round Barn, this is in preparation of the barn being lifted. It will be an exciting step of the project and may happen on Friday. The sod will finally be placed in the dog park and work will continue on the barn while the dog park completes its “grow in”. Tentative Dog Park opening is July 15, 2010- but everything is subject to change due to varied circumstances.

Project Update- In progress or planned- Dog Park: a) Tree and sod placement, b) Painting of fence c) Irrigation testing d) Benches and Final concrete work. Round Barn:  a) Shoring and cribbing for barn lift b) Barn lift c) Soil Removal d) Prep for concrete slab & infrastructure.  Off-Site Improvements: a) Start work on sidewalk etc. at Donahue/W. 8th.

Shoring & cribbing on 5-27 for Barn lift

Shoring & cribbing on 5-27 for Barn lift

Crime Alert-Bike stolen: Wednesday night (May 19th) one of our nice road bikes — a brown and white Jamis Aurora — was taken from behind our house at 120 9th St. Also happened at around 2AM. I called the police and they drove around the neighborhood a few minutes later with no luck.  Russ Scarola

Jamis Aurora Copper

Jamis Aurora Copper

West End Events & Happenings:

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.  The West End Neighborhood Association has secured a permit for alcohol and a lavatory for Friday night Bocce season. (Thanks to everyone who paid their dues!) 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.

May 28th, Friday night is the premier of Rent at the 6th Street Playhouse. Enjoy the wonderful amenity of live performances right in the neighborhood. For info Click here!

May 30th, Sunday St. Peterbilt – Sonoma County’s finest double clutchin’, scale jumpin’, mile makin’, tailgaitin’, possum squashin’, cop dodgin’, pinballin’, jackknifen’, gear bustin’ sort of a band will play at Russian River Brewing Co. West End Musician Justin Barr plays lead guitar. St. Peterbilt Russian River Brewing Co.

St. Peterbilt

St. Peterbilt

Support the West End Neighborhood Association. Pay your yearly dues ($10 suggested, but any amount appreciated) by Pay Pal on the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

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Tonight Friday April 9th
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• Friday, April 09th, 2010
Spring flowers are popping out. If you have time, take a stroll around the West End to see them in bloom.

West End Musician Justin Barr plays in not one but two bands. St. Peterbilt – Sonoma County’s finest double clutchin’, scale jumpin’, mile makin’, tailgaitin’, possum squashin’, cop dodgin’, pinballin’, jackknifen’, gear bustin’ sort of a band and  Quarter Mile Combo a pure rockin’ Americana Rockabilly act!  The Quarter Mile Combos backbone is kept solid by drummer Gary Daly, and Todd Troublemaker’s upright bass slappin’. Justin Barr slings sweeping guitar solos and riffs alongside powerhouse vocalist, front woman, Nettie Hammar. With their recent release of “Motels, Gas and Beer”, The Quarter Mile Combo’s live show will take you down an electrifying winding road of good time rock n roll! Quarter Mile Combo has a  European tour slated for June 2010. Quarter Mile Combo

Quarter Mile Combo

Quarter Mile Combo

Tonight: See Justin and band St. Peterbilt play tonight! at Aubergine After Dark 755 Petaluma Blvd., Sebastopol, CA  Listen!

St. Peterbilt

St. Peterbilt

Apr 9 – May 9, 2010 Tartuffe at 6th Street Playhouse. Tonight is opening tonight!

By Jean Baptiste Moliere    Directed by Sheri Lee Miller  A French classic that shines a remarkable reflection on our modern times, Moliere’s most successful comedy “Tartuffe” (first performed in 1664) still holds up with its satirical attacks on religious and social hypocrisy.

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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