Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
This week we learned that the activewear clothing store YOGASMOGA would be joining other activewear shops before year’s end at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, including Athleta, Lululemon, Kit & Ace, and Ivviva. Is the activewear fashion movement here to stay or is this a fad that will subside in the future? Do you feel there are too many activewear shops coming to Broadway Plaza?
2600 Camino Ramon, San Ramon
Saturday, September 19th, 2015
12:00pm – 5:00pm | $35 ($45 at door)Join us for San Ramon Valley’s premier craft brew festival after the ride. Not interested in riding? Not a problem, just join us for some fun at the Hopfest portion of the event. Weather is all but guaranteed and the beer and eats are unmatched! Sample brews from 20 of Northern California’s finest craft breweries, savor the fine offerings from Food Truck Mafia and enjoy live music at our fantastic site in Bishop Ranch!
Hopfest runs from Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Tickets for Hopfest can be purchased as part of the bike ride (at a reduced rate) or you can purchase them separately ($35 prior to the event, $45 at the door). Tickets will be available ONLINE until September 18th at 10:00 PM, after which tickets will be available when the Hopfest begins at noon on the 19th.
3737 Valley Vista Rd, Walnut Creek
The rumors have been swirling for years now but unfortunately it’s game over for the Valley Vista Tennis Club and the entire ClubSport center as it is closing on January 31st in Walnut Creek. According to an employee I spoke with it looks like the owners are looking to sell. Considering the head pro left recently along with several other pros this isn’t coming as a complete surprise but this is very disappointing!
What other tennis options are there besides Heather Farms?
Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Oak Grove Rd, Walnut Creek
In March we learned that The Orchards at Walnut Creek shopping center located across from the Encina Grande shopping center was delayed but development is back on track with a sign indicating a fall, 2016 opening. Safeway will be relocating from Encina Grande, along with the gym Crunch, the department store Stein Mart, and Petco. Check for updates at their website here.
20 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
The vintage furniture shop Farmyard Darlings is expanding from their Mt. Diablo Blvd. location behind the Mt. Diablo Nursery & Garden to the former “Hen House” spot near La Fiesta Square in downtown Lafayette and will be opening this Saturday, September 19th. Check out their Facebook page here.
From their announcement:
Farmyard Darlings is excited to announce an additional venue in Lafayette, California located at 20 Lafayette Circle — formerly “The Hen House” — and will maintain current space on 3295 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
“We are excited to occupy The Hen House not only because its an historic building, but it speaks of a life before this one – of ethics that brings you back to the days when your handshake was your word and when people willingly rolled up their sleeves and worked hard.” – The Farmyard Darlings, Kim & Carole
More photos after the jump…
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 18th, 2015 – Sunday, October 11th, 2015
$39
Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, The Who’s Tommy is an exhilarating story of hope, healing, and the human spirit. The story of the pinball-playing, deaf, dumb and blind boy who triumphs over his adversities has inspired, amazed, and puzzled audiences for more than 40 years. This five-time TONY Award-winning musical was translated to the stage by theatrical wizard Des McAnuff into a high-energy, one-of-a-kind theatrical event.
Book and Lyrics by Bill Russell and Frank Kelly
Music by Albert Evans
Conceived by Robert LongbottomDirected by Ryan Cowles
Vocal Direction by Sean Kana & Alicia Jeffrey
Choreography by Staci Arriaga
1359 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
At the beginning of the year we learned that Fuego Tequila Grill would be opening where Taqueria Mexican Grill used to be in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St. and they have now opened. Check out their extensive Latin drinks menu here. The food menu was still being tweaked when I dropped by but will feature Mexican food such as Arrachera steak. As you can see in the photo below, a giant projector screen in the middle of the bar will feature sports games lit with led lighting in the colors of the teams playing. If you want to see what a Miami-style bar is all about you’ll want to check this place out.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that yet another activewear shop, New York-based Yogasmoga, is coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek by year’s end. For a summary of the Broadway Plaza stores (including numerous activewear ones) opening around November 20th, check out this post from last month.
From their website:
Honoring the tenets of Yoga, we aspire to create world-class products. Growing up in the Himalayas, the birthplace & capital of Yoga, our founders instinctively infuse the timeless principles, spirit and practice of Yoga into everything we do. From our
cosmopolitan aesthetic, to our product technology, right down to creating our very own way to give back, we’ve meticulously designed every part of the whole, one breath at a time.
Mountain Shadow Film Society Short Film Competition:
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 18th, 2015, Saturday, September 19th, 2015
7:30pm | $12Our September show will feature seven Short Films that have been selected by our own 12-member Jury. Categories for these seven great shorts include documentary, narrative, comedy and animated. All films have been completed within the last 18 months. The seven finalists will present theeir films in person and engage the audience with Q&A. Audiences will vote for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, and cash awards ($1,000, $500 & $250) will be presented at the end of the competition at the Saturday show! (We’ll post the YouTube video of the presentation on our website for those who won’t be able to attend the show.) A Reception will follow each evening’s screening where audience members can engage the filmmakers in person. Each attendee will receive a complimentary, specially-designed ‘souvenir’ poster of this event. It’ll be a great show, and the first show of what we anticipate will be a great annual Mountain Shadow event!
Walnut Creek
In June we learned that Starbucks would be shuttering all La Boulange cafes in September and sure enough, as you can see in the photos, both the Lafayette and Walnut Creek locations are gone. What cafe would you like to see open up here?
Lafayette
