MAY 1 & 2, 2015
For the complete events calendar please visit: www.santarosaartsdistrict.com
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FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
May 1, 5-7pm
Art studios and galleries throughout the Santa Rosa Arts District open their doors to the public. Meet the artists and enjoy seeing new work. Event takes place every first Friday of the month. Participating venues in downtown Santa Rosa include: Calabi Gallery, The Annex Galleries, Art Trails and My Daughter the Framer Galleries at Corrick’s, and Chroma Gallery along with the South of A (SOFA) Studios. Note that the SOFA venues will remain open until 8pm. Free admission, refreshments and music by the First Friday Band in Art Alley on South A Street.
Throughout the Santa Rosa Arts District
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COLLABORATIONS IN THE ARTS: ART AT THE SOURCE PREVIEW SHOW
Opening Reception: May 1, 5-7pm
Corrick’s teams up with local artists, art supporters and enthusiasts to offer this Art at the Source Preview Show. With particular support from (and thanks to) the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, the Gallery at Corrick’s and My Daughter the Framer will be hosting a variety of artists from the Art at the Source and Art Trails programs, as well as participating in the Santa Rosa Arts District First Friday Art Walk!
Corrick’s, 637 Fourth Street
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CALABI GALLERY FIRST FRIDAY
May 1, 5-7pm
Calabi Gallery will remain open late for the Santa Rosa Arts District First Friday Art Walk! Please join us and take advantage of this fun opportunity to view our current “Spring Selection” exhibition after regular business hours! For any questions please contact the gallery at (707) 781-7070 or info@calabigallery.com.
Calabi Gallery, 456 Tenth Street
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SUZANNE EDMINSTER: THE GOOSE GAME
Opening Reception: May 1, 5-8pm
The Goose Game is a series of new paintings and monoprints based on a pilgrimage to the Camino de Santiago in Spain. The Goose Game is also a European board game based on the stages of the Camino. The opening night includes a chance to play the Goose Game in the gallery. Viewing dates are May 1- 30 by appointment.
Backstreet Gallery, Art Alley in the SOFA Arts District
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WORLDBEAT OPENING PARTY FOR ART AND STORYTELLING: THE BODYMAP SERIES
May 1, 8-11pm
Join us for the opening party for the exhibit, Art and Storytelling: The Bodymap Series and enjoy a night of viewing the exhibit and dancing. DJ Broken Record will be playing his unique brand of multi-genre, multi-cultural dance music. Admission is Free and underwritten by the James Irvine Foundation. Please RSVP here.
History Museum of Sonoma County, 425 Seventh Street
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MATSURI JAPANESE ARTS FESTIVAL
May 2, 11am-5pm
The Sonoma County Matsuri Japanese Arts Festival shares and promotes Japanese Arts & Culture through a day full of art exhibitions, dancing, crafts and more. At 11:30am, join us for a 30 minute multi-disciplinary art performance, “Circle for Peace”. Artist Mario Uribe will be collaborating with The Imaginists Theatre Collective, The Peace & Justice Center, Veterans for Peace, and Sonoma Mountain Zen Center, with musical accompaniment provided by Sonoma County Taiko, Shakuhachi, Elliot Kallen, Riley Lee and others. Visitwww.sonomamatsuri.com for a full schedule of events.
Juilliard Park, 227 Santa Rosa Avenue
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ARTSTART SUMMER PROGRAM 2015
Deadline Extended: May 8
Applications now available for the 2015 Summer Program Scholarships! ArtStart is accepting applications from young artists to train and work alongside professional artists to create public art that is placed throughout our community. Apply for apprentice scholarships now! Ages 15-21. For more information and/or to apply call (707) 546-2345, or go towww.artstart.us
Artstart, 716 Bennett Valley Road
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Friday, April 16, 5-8pm – Opening Reception: Spring Selection Art Exhibit
Spring Selection features contemporary artists Michael Ramos, Alejandro Salazar, Jim Spitzer, and Christian Velastegui as well as many others. The gallery will continue to display a portion of our previous exhibition with additional selections of unusual antique, modern and contemporary artworks from our collection. Please join us for the opening reception of Sping Selection! Refreshments will be served for your enjoyment. We hope to see you there!
Location: Calabi Gallery, 456 Tenth Street
April 18th, Saturday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Earth Day on the Greenway
Help the community clean up and nurture the SR Creek. Learn about the many native California plants that grow along creeks and help them establish a foothold in their first year. Tools and refreshments provided. (ages 5 to adult) Alistair Bleifuss at 543-3845 or ableifuss@srcity.org Location: Olive Park footbridge along the Prince Memorial Greenway. Near: 105 Olive Street. On-street parking.
April 18th, Saturday 12 to 4 p.m.- Earth Day Festival at Courthouse Square
This fun, FREE, and family-friendly Festival is a great way to inspire awareness and build community through environmental protection. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy great food, live performances On Stage at Courthouse Square, local and earth friendly products, and eco-friendly crafts and activities for kids. Get involved by learning about solutions to address drought, climate change, and other environmental concerns in our community. Location: Downtown Santa Rosa at Courthouse Square.
April 19th (and every Sunday), 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.- West End Farmers Market
Buy farm fresh local produce, crafts and delicious food just a few blocks away in the West End Neighborhood and : 1) Support our local Farmer, artisan and food makers 2) Eat life sustaining food 3) Invigorate the local economy 4) Enjoy our community, great location and local music. It’s a win-win. Location: Donahue Street between W.9th and Boyce Streets.
April 19th, Sunday,11 am to 8 p.m.- Brew Open House
April 12 – May 25. Exhibit: Andy Warhol to Kara Walker Picturing the Iconic.
From the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation. Location: Art Museum of Sonoma County 511 B Street. http://www.sonomacountymuseum.org/
This week we will have another meeting with Catholic Charities regarding the Homeless Service Center they run on Morgan Street. These meetings are quarterly and are required as a condition of their use permit. It is an opportunity to for the neighborhood residents to meet the Catholic Charities Staff and discuss any concerns they may have.
Date: Wed., April 15,
Time: 6:30-8pm
Location: Family Services Center, 465 A Street
Agenda items include:
- Update on programs run by Catholic Charities.
Homeless Service Center
- Lt. Navarro from the Police Department will discuss the “Safe Parking Program” launched last year by the county and adopted by the city of Santa Rosa (this is the program that allows people to sleep in their cars on residential streets).
- Frank Kasimov from the city’s Housing Department will discuss the pending purchase of the majority of the property between 6th & 7th Streets by Catholic Charities that they previously have leased from the Sisters of St. Joseph.
- After these 2 speakers, those attending will have a chance to ask questions or discuss concerns in other areas.
All residents and owners of property in the St. Rose Neighborhood are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Catholic Charities strongly encourages feedback from the neighborhood at any moment in time. Neighbors are encouraged to call Catholic Charities using the following communication phone tree:
1. Catholic Charities’ On-Call Phone (operated 24/7): 707-291-3292
2. Catholic Charities’ Homeless Services Center (operated M-F, 6am-5pm): 707-525-0226
3. Catholic Charities’ Family Support Center (operated 24/7): 707-542-5426
4. Program Director: 707-800-2372; jholmes@srcharities.org
Next week we will have another meeting with Catholic Charities regarding the Homeless Service Center they run on Morgan Street. These meetings are quarterly and are required as a condition of their use permit. It is an opportunity to for the neighborhood residents to meet the Catholic Charities Staff and discuss any concerns they may have.
Date: Wed., April 15,
Time: 6:30-8pm
Location: Family Services Center, 465 A Street
Agenda items include:
- Update on programs run by Catholic Charities.
Homeless Service Center
- Lt. Navarro from the Police Department will discuss the “Safe Parking Program” launched last year by the county and adopted by the city of Santa Rosa (this is the program that allows people to sleep in their cars on residential streets).
- Frank Kasimov from the city’s Housing Department will discuss the pending purchase of the majority of the property between 6th & 7th Streets by Catholic Charities that they previously have leased from the Sisters of St. Joseph.
- After these 2 speakers, those attending will have a chance to ask questions or discuss concerns in other areas.
All residents and owners of property in the St. Rose Neighborhood are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Catholic Charities strongly encourages feedback from the neighborhood at any moment in time. Neighbors are encouraged to call Catholic Charities using the following communication phone tree:
1. Catholic Charities’ On-Call Phone (operated 24/7): 707-291-3292
2. Catholic Charities’ Homeless Services Center (operated M-F, 6am-5pm): 707-525-0226
3. Catholic Charities’ Family Support Center (operated 24/7): 707-542-5426
4. Program Director: 707-800-2372; jholmes@srcharities.org