Perplexus International Award, Local Music

Feb 13, 2013 in Events, Miscellany, West End Artists & Performers

The weather has been fabulous! Perhaps it is time to come out of hibernation? Our first West End Neighborhood Association Meeting is on March 21st, Thursday evening at 7 p.m. – don’t forget to put it on your calendar.

Michael McGinnis, Santa Rosa Inventor and West End resident wins Game of the Year Award Press Democrat

 Artist and Genius Michael McGinnis displays a life sized SuperPlexus

Artist and Genius Michael McGinnis displays a life sized SuperPlexus

February 15th, Friday & February 16th , Saturday- Big Bash at AFC. This is one of the North Bay Hootenanny’s infamous parties at the Arlene Francis Center! Non-stop music from 3pm-midnight, rain or shine! What better way to spend Valentine’s weekend…? Tickets now on sale: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/319784 $15 one day ticket for adults, $25 for two days. $10 for students/seniors, $15 for two days. Kids 12 and under are FREE

Hootenanny

Hootenanny

February 17th, Sunday 3 p.m.- Santa Rosa Pug Play DayPerky Pugs meet to socialize and perhaps snort on the 3rd  Sunday of every month. For more information contact lhoward@sonic.net

Pug Play Day

February 23rd, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (Doors at 7 p.m.), “The Bard and The Balladeer” Be one of the first to enjoy the talents of local musicians in the newest small venue, a historic home restored expressly for house concerts. This will be a perfect location for this intimate performance. Extraordinary Bay Area performing poet Gary Turchin joins award-winning West End songwriter Ken Risling in their very first collaborative concert. Come join us for a unique evening of original spoken word and song. Showtime: 7:30 (Doors open at 7:00) Tickets: $12 Location: The Mystery House, Santa Rosa. Reservations and directions: Email rise@sonic.net (put “Bard” in the subject line) or call Ken Risling 707-799-4349 Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/149563741865545

The Bard and the Balladeer

The Bard and the Balladeer

Our 2013 West End Neighborhood Association Meetings and BBQ dates :

March 21st, Thursday at 7 p.m.- The West End Neighborhood Association Spring Meeting Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue;

July 20th, Saturday- West End Neighborhood Association Annual BBQ and Bicycle Parade- 2 p.m. Bike Decoration, 2:30 p.m. Bike Parade, 3 p.m. BBQ/Potluck Location: DeMeo Park

November 21st, Thursday at 7 p.m.- West End Neighborhood Association Fall Meeting Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street

Mutual Success- Would you like to be a 2013 W. E. Neighborhood Association sponsor?? West End Neighborhood Sponsors are West End resident owned or West End/Railroad Square area businesses. As sponsors, they support our neighborhood’s activities and events and as loyal customers we help their businesses prosper. That’s  Micro Local success. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas for more info.

Carol Haseltine-Ernst is a West End Sponsor

Carol Haseltine-Ernst is a West End Sponsor

Announcement Guidelines:  The West End Neighborhood Association website is a tool that gives out information that is West End related or of West End interest.  Announcements are subject to our West End Neighborhood Association guidelines. Do you have a West End or Railroad Square related announcement? Announcements can be emailed (1 week lead time required) to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net