Spotted at the Lafayette Clocktower in downtown Lafayette next to Patxi’s Pizza.
3545 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Last month I learned from a reliable source that Coldstone Creamery would be closing in downtown Lafayette and it turned out to be true, they are now officially closed after 12 years in business. The Pleasant Hill location is still open. Whether the San Francisco-based creamery Smitten takes over remains to be seen. Stay tuned…
3590 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
The home furnishings showroom Design & Interiors has closed in downtown Lafayette, however their showroom is still open for a few more days with everything at 80% off retail price. The showroom is being run by an auction house who took over and according to them, the company went into bankruptcy.
Spotted at the Clocktower shops in downtown Lafayette, this is a nice looking succulent garden pot.
Back in August I noted that The Squirrel’s Coffee Shop was closing in Lafayette and it looks like the developer is moving quickly as the old Handlebar Toys location has been uncovered so it’s possible to see roof trusses inside. Take a look here to see what the Lafayette Park Plaza shops will look like when it’s finished.
Spotted in downtown Lafayette, this is a nice looking Ford Mustang convertible I think. If I had to guess I would say it’s from the 1960s. Am I right?
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival:
Downtown Lafayette
Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd, 2013
10:00am – 7:00pm (6:00pm Sunday) | FreeAward-winning Art, Wine and Music Festival. 4 Stages, 20 live bands, 250+ Artists, Kid-Zone, Great Food – and the largest selection of wine, beer and ale of any SF Bay Area Festival. FREE Admission. www.lafayettefestival.com/
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LafayetteFestival Two Days:
Saturday, September 15 — 10am – 7pm
Sunday, September 16 – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.MUSIC LINE UP — by date & state:
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Art Stage – 50 Lafayette Circle10:30 – 12:00 Dominant 7 and friends
12:30 – 2:30 Voltones
3:00 – 4:30 Fleetwood Mask
5:00 – 7:00 Annie SampsonWine Stage – 3583 Mt. Diablo
10:30 – 12:00 Covers Cup Contest Winner
12:30 – 2:00 Other People’s Money
2:30 – 4:30 East Bay Mudd
5:00 – 7:00 Petty TheftPremium Wine Stage
12:00 – 1:45 Savanah Blue
2:00 – 4:00 Chubby’s All Stars
4:30 – 6:30 Mersey BeachMusic Line Up – Sunday, September 22, 2013
Art Stage – 50 Lafayette Circle11:30 – 1:00 Bob Athayde
1:30 – 3:30 Zebop!
4:00 – 6:00 The SpazmaticsWine Stage – 3583 Mt. Diablo
10:00 – 12:30 Red House All Stars
1:00 – 3:00 Aja Vu
3:30 – 6:00 The Sun KingsPremium Wine Stage
12:00 – 1:30 Spinout
2:00 – 3:30 Juice
4:00 – 6:00 Cover2Cover
23 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Back in May I noted that Roam Artisan Burgers would be opening in Lafayette Circle where A.G. Ferrari used to be and construction has finally begun for the planned October opening. I wonder if anything will change in the back patio area. I can’t wait to try out a Roam burger!
9/11 Tribute:
El Curtola Bridge
Highway 24, Lafayette
Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
3:00pm – 8:00pm
For more information on 9/11, check out the Wikipedia page here. I looked it up. Doesn’t look like an ‘inside job’ to me.
Scott Nygaard and Sharon Gilchrist Bluegrass:
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
Saturday, September, 7th, 2013
8:00pm | $15 – $20Scott Nygaard is one of bluegrass’ most eclectic guitar players. A former member of Laurie Lewis and Grant Street, Nygaard has been an essential member of Tim O’Brien’s O’Boys since 1991. In addition to occasional sideman gigs with stellar musicians as Tony Furtado, Todd Phillips, Peter Rowan, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Vassar Clements, Mike Marshall, Richard Greene, Kathy Kallick, and Norton Buffalo. Scott has produced two memorable solo albums featuring his highly-melodic flatpicking.
Scott teams up with Sharon Gilchrist who has her own bluegrass credentials. Sharon plays mandolin, upright bass, sings, writes original music and is also a respected teacher. She has performed with a number of great artists including Darol Anger, Scott Law, the Ger Mandolin Orchestra directed by Mike Marshall, the Peter Rowan and Tony Rice Quartet, Uncle Earl, Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands, The Kathy Kallick Band, Bill Evans, Donald Rubinstein, Jeff Scroggins, The Santa Fe All-Stars, the Bill Hearne Trio and Mary & Mars.
Show starts at 8:00pm. This will be a pass-the-hat party with a Suggested Donation of $15 – $20 per person
Please RSVP ASAP to stevie@mightyfineguitars.c
om to reserve space.