Spotted at the Mercantile in downtown Lafayette.
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Spotted at the Mercantile in downtown Lafayette.
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Lafayette Community Music Festival:
Town Hall Theatre
3535 School St, Lafayette
Saturday, April 16th, 2016
7:30pm | $25For the last five years, Town Hall has been home to the Lafayette Community Music Festival, and in 2016, the event is bigger and better than ever! Don’t miss this unbelievable evening of acoustic music from some of the hottest local talent!
This year’s lineup includes:
Dream Posse
Stevie Coyle
Garageland Rodeo
Hard Rain
Reminisce
Gary Peare
And loads more!
Lafayette Clocktower, Lafayette
A lot of people were bummed when they found out that the children’s bookstore, Storyteller Bookstore closed in Lafayette last year (not to mention Barnes & Noble in nearby Walnut Creek) but local kids (and their parents) are in luck as a new children’s bookstore called Bel & Bunna’s Books is planning on opening next month in May, taking over where Floret used to be in the Lafayette Clocktower off Mt. Diablo Blvd. According to their website, the bookstore will be, “a literary wonderland for children and young adults”. Check their Facebook page here for updates.
Thanks to a reader for sending the photo below.
3418 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
A new “craft beer taphouse offering unique & rare craft beer” called Lamorinda Taphouse is coming to Lafayette this summer. They are partnering with Bonehead’s Texas BBQ around the corner to bring in food. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
From an email:
Lamorinda Taphouse nestled at The Forge on Mt. Diablo Blvd in Lafayette will specialize in offering rare & unique craft beers & ciders. Lamorinda Taphouse offers a beautiful, dog-friendly courtyard – the perfect environment to hang out, drink some beer, listen to live music and to enjoy a beautiful day with friends (furry friends too). Lamorinda Taphouse will be partnering with the delicious Bonehead’s BBQ to have amazing Texas style BBQ available to pair with a crisp, refreshing craft beer. Lamorinda Taphouse supports small, local brewers across the nation and is committed to keeping an authentic and friendly feel.
Note: This is located in the same square where the Lafayette Art Gallery used to be until last month. The gallery was in front and Lamorinda Taphouse will be in back where Busy Stix used to be. Stay tuned…
Downtown Lafayette
Saturday, April 9th, 2016
10:00am – 12:00pm | FreeLove dogs? Bring your best four-legged buddy to our annual dog-fest: Dogtown Downtown. We’ll start at Lafayette Plaza for a dog parade, and we’ll head to the Lafayette Library Amphitheater for fun activities and contests. Don’t miss the fun!
Long considered a pet friendly town, Lafayette is giving top billing to its canine community for its third annual Dogtown Downtown event, scheduled for Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is an event about – and for – dogs and dog lovers.
Designed to be a fun and festive canine-focused event, Lafayette Dogtown Downtown includes outdoor demonstrations, fun dog competitions, and other activities for dog lovers of all ages. Pet adoptions will be available and animal rescue group representatives will be on hand, as well as other dog-related vendors.
Enter your dog in any/all contests – FREE registration starts at 9:30am at the Lafayette Library.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
Specialtees Outlet is relocating to their main store, Specialtees an Erin Paige Boutique a short walk away in La Fiesta Square in downtown Lafayette. Check out their website here.
From their Facebook page:
Welcome to Specialtees an Erin Paige Boutique! We have been helping the Lafayette woman and gift givers since 1976. Specializing in the latest trends from Michael Stars, Nicole Miller, Milly, Nanette Lepore, Bailey 44, Joseph Ribkoff, Chan Luu, Kathy Kamei and many other European and American designers; we have virtually everything to outfit the fashion-forward woman.
With 5,000 square feet of deluxe shopping, our fashion specialists will help you find the perfect outfit.
3517 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Last year the heart rate monitoring gym Orangetheory Fitness opened in downtown Walnut Creek and they will also be opening in downtown Lafayette where Lafayette Pet Shoppe used to be on Mt. Diablo Blvd. Is anyone a member at the Walnut Creek location? How do you like it?
From the Lafayette website:
Orangetheory Fitness offers 60-minute workout sessions split into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training with heart rate monitors to track intensity and maximize metabolic burn. Increase energy, get visible results and burn more calories, even after leaving the studio. That’s the Orange Effect!
Panel Discussion with Joseph Di Prisco: The Alzhammer:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, March 31st, 2016
7:00pm | $10Di Prisco leads a lively, literary, and heartfelt panel discussion on what it’s like to one day forget to put on your socks.
This panel discussion of DiPrisco’s newest novel, includes:
Anne Rosenthal, PhD, MFT, CMC: dementia specialist and certified professional care manager
Joe Loya: author of The Man Who Outgrew His Prison Cell
Di Prisco is a Bay Area writer known for his autobiography Subway to California and Field Guide to the American Teenager. His essays, poems and book reviews appear in numerous newspapers, magazines and literary journals.
3420 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
A few years ago the Lafayette Art Gallery relocated to Mt. Diablo Blvd. from Lafayette Circle and they are now closing this Thursday, March 31st after being in the community for over 16 years.
From their website:
It is with sadness that the Lafayette Gallery will be closing on March 31, 2016. The good news is that some art will be on sale for 25% off till then. Look for a yellow dot to get a discount on that piece you have always wanted. If you see the yellow dot its on sale!
The website will stay up for a while so you can
still find your favorite artist via their website.
We have loved serving this community for the last 16 1/2 years! Look for each of us in other venues and events!
Thank you for all your support!
The Round Up
3553 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, March 26th, 2016
8:30 PM | $10 (minimum donation)Notes4Hope presents Toree McGee at the legendary Round Up in Lafayette @ 8:30pm.
