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• Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
The West End is home to many creative artists and performers. We are also in the midst of some of the best venues for Live Theater and music. Lucky us!

West End artist William Smith is a featured artist for the Imagery Winery Artist Label Series.  The winery will be releasing their WOW OUI! wine with his label. The Artist Label Series wine and merchandise is only sold in their tasting room and their website. The labels in the artist series change every year so when the run sells out that’s it for that label. The artwork is now part of the collection of the winery but it will be on display for the next month or so.  Wil will be at the winery signing bottles and other merchandise with his image on March 19th the Savor Sonoma Valley Barrel Tasting weekend.  William Smith website Imagery Winery/Savor Sonoma Valley info

March 18th, Friday- The Deluxe Buckets Farewell Show. Say it’s not so… but alas it is. The Buckets will dazzle us for the last time. Be there! Location: Toad in the Hole Time: 9 p.m.

The Deluxe Buckets

The Deluxe Buckets

March 18th- April 3rd- The Ticking Clock A humorous, moving and timely play that draws inspiration from a series of true stories. Each character reflects upon the impact her own biological clock has had on her life’s choices. March is Women’s History Month. In observance of this, The Ticking Clock will feature special events:  ART: Women’s art on display in lobby during run of “The Ticking Clock.”  ESSAYS: Women’s short essays relating to biological clock issues will be featured on the 6th Street Playhouse blog at: http://6thstreetplayhouse.blogspot.com – POST SHOW DISCUSSIONS: Each performance will be followed with interactive dialogues about women’s biological clock

The Ticking Clock

The Ticking Clock

Every Wednesday night at the Last Day Saloon is the Pick Me Up Music Revue, a venue for local and traveling folk musicians produced by the North Bay Hootenanny.March 23rd features local Mr. December. Check out entire music schedule at Last Day Saloon

The Last Day Saloon is looking for local comedians to start a weekly open mic comedy night. Please email Dave Daher at davedaher@hotmail.com

Last Day Saloon

Last Day Saloon

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

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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• Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

Lots of holiday happenings right in the neighborhood :

December 15th, Wednesday- Christmas Movie Night.    First movie for the whole family, 1983′s “Christmas Story”.  Following that is “Christmas Tree Blues”, a short film that will be making its Sonoma County premiere, co-produced by our own Choklit Chanteuse and sound design by Clifford Hill.  To round out the evening,  the 1988 Christmas blockbuster, “Die Hard”.  This night of Christmas movie magic was created by Skye Barnett & Clifford Hill. Location: Toad in the Hole Time: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Christmas Movie Night

Christmas Movie Night

December 18th, Saturday- West End Christmas Caroling- The weather outside might be frightful- so the carolers aren’t quite sure what the plan is. If all goes well, they will carol in the neighborhood from 6-7 p.m. and end up at Toad in the Hole for the following event. If you would like more information, email Tory

December 18th, Saturday- A very “Deluxe” Christmas Variety Show. Dust off those fuzzy Christmas sweaters! The Buckets are going to be rockin’- come enjoy a good old fireside-rock show as well as a variety of other acts. The West End Carolers will make an appearance. If you have a talent that you want to display in front of the world then please contact Clifford Location: Toad in the Hole  Time: 8 p.m.

Deluxe Buckets

Deluxe Buckets

6th Street Theater Shows: (For complete info go to www.6thstreetplayhouse.com )

Ham for the Holidays- November 26th- December 19th. Back by Popular Demand! Written & Directed by Shad Willingham   Set on Christmas Eve in a small radio station (WHAM) in Georgia (circa 1940), a group of actors await the arrival of Orson Welles who is scheduled to make a guest appearance on their broadcast.

A Christmas Carol- School of Drama Winter Workshop production. December 17, 18, 19 at 7 p.m. December 18, 19 at 2 p.m. Student performers ages 8 to 16 years will lead audience members on a nostalgic journey back in time to Victorian England.

6th Street Improv- Improvised Radio Show December 19th, Sunday. 6th Street Improv uses the set of Ham for the Holidays to create their own 1940′s style radio show. Will include completely new, never-before-seen or heard improvised songs, sound effects, serial stories, and sponsors.

Holiday Horse & Carriage Rides in Historic Railroad Square- A fun holiday tradition. Weekends until Christmas Eve (weather permitting) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Take a ride in Railroad Square

Take a ride in Railroad Square

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, July 26th, 2010
If you want to get a little crazy, this is a good week to do it. Lots of opportunities to see local West End performing artists- and the biggest event actually requires a straight jacket (or perhaps a bathrobe and medication).

July 27th, Tuesday night. Toad in the Hole’s 3 year anniversary Party. The Deluxe Buckets will bust out some good ol’fashioned swampabilly- zombitandem-tacotruckin-goodtime tunes.  Plus, the troublemakers will be haulin’ out the big contraptions for the summer fun of it and because the Toad has always been ready with beer and support for The Builders. Party from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Deluxe Buckets play at 9 p.m. Toad in the Hole

The Deluxe Buckets- Debonair, Dapper devils in plaid

The Deluxe Buckets- Debonair, Dapper devils in plaid

July 28th, Wednesday night, 7 p.m.  Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs – Miss Kit Von Kat and her Big Dogs will show you a swinging good time. Location: Cafe Azul at 7 p.m. Miss Kitty and the Big dogs video

July 31st, Saturday, 9 p.m.  Feeling demented? Perfect! Lunatic Binge will encourage  you right off the deep end.  A benefit fundraiser for Baby Seal Club’s upcoming CD- but you actually benefit because you get to see the 3 local bands including West End Favorites- Baby Seal Club and the Deluxe Buckets! $10 in costume ( $15 without). Location: Hopmonk Tavern 230 Petaluma Ave. Sebastopol    Incredible Video: The Otter Dance

Baby Seal Club -Lunatic Binge

Baby Seal Club -Lunatic Binge

August 1, Sunday 5- 7 p.m. Baby Seal Club at Live at Julliard Park – 17th Annual 2010 Summer Concert Series . Extend the weekend, come and enjoy a picnic dinner on a summer Sunday evening filled with music, fun and food. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and sit back and enjoy the entertainment. Bring your picnic dinner or purchase it from Worth Our Weight Culinary program or purchase a delicious coffee drink from The Coffee Girls. All performances are free.

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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