May 29th, 2009 08:35pm
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This year has dealt several heart wrenching loses for me personally. In March, we lost a wonderful artist – JoAnn Naylor – to cancer, in April we lost an outstanding humanitarian – John Strong – to complications from parkinson’s disease, earlier this month we lost our downtown friend – Le Doyle – to cancer.
I also lost one of the most influential women from my early military career. …
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May 19th, 2009 02:52pm
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Here is some information about the space that PEP Housing has available for lease starting on August 1st. The total space comprises of 5400 square feet. It can be rented to individual artists. They are asking 0.93/square foot. The property has access to the Petaluma river by way of a private dock. If you are interested, call Ann-Marie Talbot of …
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May 14th, 2009 11:23am
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Thanks to Haus Fortuna’s Karla Schikore & the Petaluma Downtown Association (PDA), this weekend will be assisting to raise funds for several local non-profit organizations.
First, over 3 dozen gorgeously painted hub caps will be up for silent auction around downtown in support of the “Save a Life” program sponsored by the Cruisin the Boulevard. This program has already installed 26 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Petaluma high …
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May 12th, 2009 01:09pm
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On Mother’s day, Petaluma lost a wonderful resident and downtown fixture, Lee Doyle. Lee stopped by most days on his rounds of the downtown businesses. His 30 years of being a cable car gripman in San Francisco ensured great stories that were always fun & interesting. He loved to tell the stories of his Army days in Germany. He appreciated art, especially of women. …
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May 12th, 2009 12:54pm
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I’ve always been very fond of Karen Spratt’s painting style. She has a great sense of humor in her art with a fantastic technique. At the Riverfront Art Gallery, you’ll find her paintings, “Nature in a Man-made World”, featured in the Late Spring Show on display through July 12th, 2009. Also featured in the show, just in time for our annual car show and Salute to American …
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May 7th, 2009 01:22pm
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With this great weather & Mother’s Day this weekend, it a perfect time to spend an evening downtown! Galleries & merchants will be open until at least 8pm tomorrow night (Friday, May 8th) for Second Friday Art Walk. Several galleries have new artwork up including Riverfront Gallery, Gallery One & Aurora Colors Gallery.
The full list of participants includes: Aurora …
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May 2nd, 2009 02:42pm
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The art of marketing can be challenging. For John Maher, aka Petaluma Pete, he has a natural talent for it. Luckily for Petaluma, he puts his talent to help the community. He is doing a video series “Just for Kids!” that is really fun. Kids & their adults should check it out!
Petaluma Pete’s Kids Corner
Petaluma Pete’s view of the Butter & …
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