Earlier this week, Jerome passed on the sad news that long-time arts and city advocate Jeff West died suddenly.

Passing on word that there will be a celebration of West’s life on Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar.  West’s son, Jeff Jr., posted about the event on Facebook, saying its for those who knew West and want to “reminisce about the good ol’ days (meaning no crying allowed – Jeff Sr. would just laugh and look at you quizzically if you did.)”