576 Center St, Moraga
Moraga Produce opened a few years ago in the Rheem Valley Shopping Center in Moraga but it looks like they are mostly closed. According to the Yelp reviews ownership has changed and it’s been closed whenever I dropped by this week. Peering inside (see photo below) it looks like most of the produce is gone. Yet I don’t see any official sign they’re closed and the carts are still outside. Anyone know what’s going on?
A few days ago I posted about Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical coming to the Lesher Center for the Arts in downtown Walnut Creek which prompted one comment about, “Lesher options being directed for the over 70 crowd. Those of us who like more contemporary entertainment have to leave town”.
From Wikipedia:
“Tenderly” is a popular song published in 1946.
Since then, “Tenderly” has been recorded by many artists, but perhaps the best-known version was by Rosemary Clooney. Clooney’s recorded version reached only #17 on the Billboard magazine pop charts in early 1952, but it is more popular than the chart data would suggest, as is evidenced by the fact that Tenderly served as the theme song for Clooney’s 1956-1957 TV variety show. The song featured prominently in the 1953 film Torch Song.
Do you agree that entertainment options in Walnut Creek and surrounding areas are lacking, especially for younger, twenty-somethings? Do you head out to Berkeley, Oakland or San Francisco for entertainment? Or are the Lesher Center and Town Hall Theatre solid venues for all ages? Are there other venues you would recommend in this area that might appeal to a younger, hipper crowd?
Town Hall Theatre Company
3535 School St, Lafayette
Saturday, September 5th, 2015
8:00pm | $25Town Hall Theatre is proud to present the combined comedic forces of Johnny Steele & Will Durst. Steele & Durst have previously performed at Town Hall, but this is the first joint appearance of these comedic powerhouses and each will not only be performing an extended headliner set, but the two will team up for an exclusive Q & A after the show. Expect many wacky zany antics to spontaneously generate.
Pittsburg native Johnny Steele began performing comedy in 1984 after quitting graduate school in a move his parents referred to as: “Operation $40K Down The Drain.” This St. Mary’s alum has gone on to perform comedy at clubs, festivals, competitions, on national TV, corporate gigs and various Knights of Columbus dinners. Along the way, Johnny found time to host Live 105’s Morning Radio Show and KRON/Bay TV’s THE SHOW. One third of the titular characters in the “3 Still Standing” documentary, Johnny is currently touring the country as well as working on a number of web, radio, and TV projects. He is also working on a one- man show about his journey to find peace in a world gone mad, but described as the new normal.
1975 Diamond Blvd, Concord
Last month we learned that the southern California-based restaurant Eureka! would be opening in the Willows Shopping Center in Concord on September 7th, and recently I was able to get a preview of the inside. They also have a Berkeley location and are planning on opening new spots on the Apple campus and in Mountain View in the South Bay. Check out their burger menu here and starters/salads/taco/signatures menu here. I’m looking forward to the bone marrow burger and butterscotch rum pudding! This location will also offer a brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays in addition to lunch and dinner. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. There will be 40 American craft beers on tap with 20 of them featured in a rotating selection. (Check out the closeup of the rotating beer list sign after the jump). The bar also has a huge whiskey and bourbon selection.
The inside looks amazing and feels quite spacious thanks to the huge vaulted ceiling and wide sliding doors making for a great inside/outside dining experience. Handcrafted wood from historic American barns, factories, and whiskey distilleries adds a warm element to the overall design. This is a great addition to the newly redeveloped Willows Shopping Center and I look forward to trying this place out soon!
Plenty more photos after the jump…
Construction on the Lafayette Town Center next to the BART station (behind Pizza Antica) finally began last month. According to the sign above there will be 69 condos, have two floors of underground parking and be ready in two years.
Heather Farm Park
301 N. San Carlos, Walnut Creek
Saturday, September 5th, 2015
9:00am – 12:00pm | $35The 5th annual Donate Life Run/Walk 5K/10k is held to support organ and tissue donation. Not only have we changed our name from CTDN to Donor Network West but The Donate Life Run/Walk, will now be a 5K and 10K event on Saturday Sept. 5th 2015 at our NEW Location Heather Farm in Walnut Creek. Even though we have added a new length, we encourage those to run or walk in either of the distances. AND…We didn’t forget about the kids, there will be a “KIDS DASH” again. (All kids will receive a participation medal.)
REGISTRATION FEES: $35 – 5k or 10K Route
$12- Kids(12 & under)
From a reader:
Are you aware of the proposed homeless shelter at the Armory located at 1800 Carmel Drive in Walnut Creek? I hope you can help raise aware of this proposal as I am shocked City leaders have not taken extra efforts to ensure the residents most impacted by the proposal were properly notified and given opportunities to voice concerns. I feel that more effort should have been made to make this proposal transparent.
I have been a resident of Walnut Creek on Carmel Drive for over 5 years…I paid a premium for my property because I felt the neighborhood was safe, and because I value the walkability of downtown.
Having reviewed the proposal on the Trinity Center website (trinitycenterwc.org), I have several concerns:
57 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
Caroline’s Salon opened in La Fiesta Square in downtown Lafayette a couple of years ago and now they are relocating within La Fiesta Square (next to Chow) the first week of October. Check out their Facebook page for updates here.
Current location:
Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 4th, 2015 – Saturday, October 10th, 2015
The triumphant musical that follows the remarkable woman behind the legend.Beloved actress and singer Rosemary Clooney charmed America at the top of the charts for almost five decades. Her story comes alive on the Lesher stage in Tenderly, an inspiring new musical that follows her rise to Hollywood stardom, her struggles with life’s unexpected challenges and her triumphant resurgence that made her a legend.
Act One: approx. 54 minutes
Intermission: 15 minutes
Act Two: approx. 44 minutes
