The Spirit of the Old West Exhibition at Blackhawk Museum beginning Feb. 21st

February 20, 2015 5:15 pm

From Blackhawk Museum Facebook page

Blackhawk Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
beginning Saturday, February 21st, 2015

The Spirit of the Old West exhibition tells the story of the western frontier from the perspective of both the Native Americans and the settlers before, during and after the expansion west. The exhibition features authentic artifacts from the period, a large diorama depicting key historic moments, scenes of wildlife from the frontier and other elements that bring the past to life.

This exhibition was collected and curated by Jerry Fick who was born in 1947 in Redding, Pennsylvania. The son of farmers, Jerry grew up poor, but developed an early fascination with Indians and began collecting Indian artifacts after finding a spear point near the well on his family’s homestead. His parents and his grandmother (a full blooded Lenni Lenape or Delaware Indian) fostered his interests in Indians and helped him find and acquire items of interest.

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Blackhawk Burger Opens in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville

February 19, 2015 11:30 am

Blackhawk Plaza, Danville

Back in November we learned that Blackhawk Burger would be opening in Blackhawk Plaza next to the little playground in Danville and they have now opened. Check out part of their menu below. They also offer hot dogs, shakes, various fries, coleslaw and more.

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Dandelion Unique Kids Threads Closing in Danville

February 19, 2015 8:30 am

145 East Prospect Ave, Danville

The children’s clothing store Dandelion is closing on February 27th in Danville. There is still some clothing available at 40% – 60% off. The skincare and cosmetics boutique The Rouge Cosmetics is moving to this location on April 1st.

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Kinder’s Meats & Deli Closes in Danville

February 18, 2015 11:30 am

105 Town and Country Dr, Danville

Thanks to a reader for sending word that Kinder’s Deli has closed in the Town and Country Shopping Center in Danville. You’ll have to head out to Pleasanton for their nearest location.

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Locanda Ravello Italian Restaurant Opening in Danville this Spring

February 17, 2015 11:30 am

172 E. Prospect Ave, Danville

A new Italian restaurant called Locanda Ravello is “opening soon” in Danville where the brunch spot Father Nature’s Hideaway used to be. According to Diablo Dish, they plan on opening this April.

From their Facebook page:

An Amalfi coast pizzeria, artisan pastas, full bar and more. Open for lunch and dinner with brunch on the weekend. Coming Soon.

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Blackhawk Museum Speaker Series – Brett Lunger on Feb. 7th in Danville

February 4, 2015 4:30 pm

Blackhawk Museum Speaker Series – Brett Lunger:

Blackhawk Automotive Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville
Saturday, February 7th, 2015
10:30am – 12:00pm

Brett Lunger studied political science at Princeton University before enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1967. He served as a lieutenant in a select US Marine regiment for more than a year in Vietnam, and on his return he taught at the Marine Officers Basic School in Quantico, Virginia.

Despite coming from a very privileged background, one of the heirs of the Du Pont family fortune, he ventured into the world of big-time motor racing with a limited budget and no family support.

He began racing in 1965 with a Corvette while at Princeton, later graduating to Can-Am. Returning to the track in 1971 after leaving the Marine Corps, he took part in the L&M Formula 5000 Series in US racing alongside David Hobbs, and later joining Dan Gurney’s AAR team.

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Bike of the Day (Fat Tire Edition)

February 3, 2015 8:30 am

Spotted outside California Peddler in downtown Danville, look at the tires on this bike! This is the second place I’ve seen this so I guess this is becoming popular?

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Pizza Guys Opens in Danville

January 28, 2015 11:30 am

121 Hartz Ave, Danville

Pizza Guys is now open in Danville on Hartz Ave. where Papa John’s used to be. Or you can wait for Blue Line Pizza to open a few blocks away…

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Blue Line Pizza Coming to Danville

January 27, 2015 11:30 am

550 Hartz Ave, Danville

Blue Line Pizza, owned by the same owners as San Francisco-based Little Star Pizza, is coming to Danville on Hartz Ave. where Rakestraw Books and the custom cabinetry designer Marley & Company used to be. Check out their menu here. I wonder how this compares to Patxi’s Pizza who also offer cornmeal deep dish pizzas?

From their website:

Since opening in 2004, Little Star Pizza has been widely recognized as the best pizza in San Francisco by locals, visitors and critics alike. Renowned for our cornmeal crust deep dish pizzas, Little Star has received numerous awards and accolades – our favorite being named in 7×7 Magazine’s “The Big Eat SF: 100 Things to Try Before You Die.” Our pizza has been an exclusive gem of the City until now.

We are expanding throughout the Bay Area under a new name that gives a subtle nod to Chicago, the birthplace of deep dish pizza. Named after The Blue Line, a train that runs between O’Hare Airport and downtown Chicago, Blue Line Pizza features the same award-winning Chicago cornmeal crust deep dish and New York style thin crust pizzas, organic salads, housemade appetizers, and a quality selection of beers, wines, and spirits. Blue Line Pizza also offers a variety of ordering and convenient services including online ordering, in-store pre-ordering (where your pizzas come out of the oven when your table is ready for seating) and easy pick-up of half or full baked pizzas.

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Lotus Thai Opening beginning of Feb. in Danville

January 26, 2015 11:30 am

115 Hartz Ave, Danville

Thanks to a reader for sending word about a new Thai restaurant called Lotus Thai will be opening in Danville where Jalapeno Grill used to be. According to someone working there they plan on opening very soon, most likely at the beginning of February.

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