Lafayette Shopping Center
Whippersnappers – A Unique Boutique featuring gifts and doll clothes, houses, furniture and miniatures is closing with 20% off according to a sign outside the storefront.
Lafayette Shopping Center
Whippersnappers – A Unique Boutique featuring gifts and doll clothes, houses, furniture and miniatures is closing with 20% off according to a sign outside the storefront.
3511 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word about a new shop coming to Lafayette right next to the abandoned Park Theatre called r and t Bricks, The Lego Store. This is one of the tiniest spaces I’ve ever seen but appropriately enough I did see minifigures for sale. Stay tuned…
3596 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
The owner of the Peruvian restaurant Parada in Walnut Creek (and six other restaurants in the Bay Area) is opening a new Peruvian restaurant in Lafayette this September. Called Barranco, the restaurant will feature seafood, a ceviche bar, family-style tapas, rotisserie chicken, empanadas, classic Peruvian skewers, alfrajores and more.
This is where Baja Fresh Mexican Grill used to be, right near the BART station.
Plaza Center, Lafayette
Back in May we learned about a new pilates studio called Club Pilates coming to Plaza Center in Lafayette, in the back area near Whole Foods and they have now opened. Check out their schedule here and find out more about the classes here.
Richard Smith/Pat Bergeson Playing:
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Friday, July 28th, 2017
8:00 PM | $15 – $20 suggestedThere are vanishingly few guitarists can stand toe to toe with Tommy Emmanuel. Richard Smith is such a man.
Richard would be more than an evening’s entertainment all by himself. But this time he and world-class jazz guitarist Pat Bergeson take the stage as a duo, having just driven up from a Tommy Emmanuel guitar camp mid-state. These two, on stage together in the intimate vibe of The Big Room? You do not want to miss this show!
Robert Pearl, M.D. – “Mistreated”:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, August 3rd, 2017
7:00 – 8:00pm | FreeThe Lafayette Library is excited to welcome Robert Pearl, M.D. author of Mistreated: Why We Think We’re Getting Good Health Care — and Why We’re Usually Wrong. Dr. Pearl (former executive director and CEO of The Permanente Medical Group) is uniquely qualified to speak about the shortcomings and opportunities for improvement of America’s health care system. Please join us for a stimulating talk on how we can attain a healthier future.
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, July 22nd, 2017
10:00am – 2:00pm | Free
Calling all makers, crafters, tinkerers, creators, and the just plain curious to a day of fun and discovery at the 4th annual MakerFest! Enjoy 3D printing, air-powered rocketry, robotics, weaving, music, and art. We’ll also introduce our new Pancake Bot. All ages and interests welcome!
NBC Bay Area reports that a huge blaze in downtown Lafayette has destroyed the buildings housing the Chamber of Commerce, La Finestra Ristorante and other businesses. Check out the article for video of the blaze:
Damage was estimated at around $1.1 million, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Department, and the building was a “total loss.” The structure also housed a nail salon, a certified public accountant’s office and the popular La Finestra Ristorante.
Nearby apartments were evacuated because of radiant heat from the fire and propane tanks exploding at the restaurant, fire officials said.
A witness reported flames that reached between 100 and 150 feet high.
1018-B Almanor Ln, Lafayette
A new music school and recording studio called ModernTone Studios opened recently in Lafayette. Each room has been rebuilt with acoustics and soundproofing in mind and it looks really sharp. There are separate guitar and drum practice rooms and in addition to guitar, bass, drum and music theory lessons, you can even schedule a home recording lesson to learn how to make a kick-ass YouTube video using a state of the art recording studio. The studio and practice rooms are also available to pro musicians as well. Check out their schedule online here. As younger kids grow up with social media this looks like a great way to highlight your (or your kid’s) musical abilities instead of the old recital way once or twice a year.
From their website:
ModernTone Studios is a state of the art recording and teaching facility in Lafayette, CA. It is a truly unique place that caters to beginners, intermediate students, and advanced players who are looking to go pro. Run by performing artists and musicians who specialize in a wide variety of styles and genres, ModernTone aims to provide professional instruction, guidance, and support that empower people to realize and fulfill their potential and achieve their musical dreams. Whether you are a child or an adult, a casual player or an aspiring musician, we would love to share our passion, experience, and knowledge with you.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
The Douglah Designs showroom which opened late last year in La Fiesta Square in Lafayette has been renamed Luxe Home by Douglah Designs.
From the Luxe Home Facebook page:
Luxe Home by Douglah Designs is a state-of-the-art showroom in Lafayette featuring exclusive plumbing fixtures, tile, lighting, and bathroom vanities. Our design team gives our customers access to luxury product lines, and help you find the perfect fit for your home project.
