This Missing German Shepherd sign is posted everywhere in Lafayette, if you have seen him please let them know so he can be reunited with their family.
This Missing German Shepherd sign is posted everywhere in Lafayette, if you have seen him please let them know so he can be reunited with their family.
Venture Men’s Goods, a new men’s clothing store in downtown Lafayette whose name was only unmasked recently opened its doors last week. They focus on higher end California designed brands such as Tellason, Talyor Stitch, Marmot and more. You can check out the rest of the brands they carry here. Everything really looks amazing, the layout is clean (a fresh pine scent is evident thanks to the pine tables in the middle of the store), and they even carry local designers such as dapper beaux ties.
If you stop by today, be sure to enter your name for a chance to win a pair of SeaVees baja slip on shoes. The grand opening daily giveaway runs until tomorrow.
The space looks great:
Check out the modern lounge area near the dressing rooms:
They have an iPad available at the table to use while you’re waiting. The attention to detail is incredible. That map in the background is a custom designed screenprint using a United States Geological Survey map. (Available for sale as well.)
Venture Men’s Goods is located at 3571 Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette, next to Radio Shack.
From the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce:
What: 16th Annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
When: Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 10am – 7pm AND
Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 10am – 6pm
Where:
Downtown Lafayette, California (Google Map) – Off Highway 24, west of the I-680/Highway 24 interchange. Download 2010 Art & Wine Festival MapDirections:
Take BART to Lafayette OR
- Take Highway 24 to Central Lafayette exit and follow Festival signs.
- Free parking available at Lafayette BART station (upper lot).
Ride your bike to the festival and use our Free Bike Valet Parking at 82 Lafayette Circle (just behind the Art Stage).
Continuous shuttle service between BART & the Festival.
For GPS purposes enter the address 3535 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CAAdmission – FREE
Admission to the Festival is free. However, you must purchase a Festival glass and drink tickets if you wish to drink the beer or wine that is poured “on the street” or in the Premium Wine Pavilion.
Dogs are allowed, but please consider this: Dogs must be kept on a leash and in your control at all times; If you attend early in the day, between 10am-1pm, the pavement is cooler, the temperature is lower and there is ample room for your dog; as the event progresses, it does get very crowded and can become dangerous for your pet; and dogs should not go into the food court.
Featuring
- More than 275 fine arts and crafts booths.
- Restaurants, food vendors, wineries and microbreweries.
- Continuous musical entertainment presented on three stages.
- Kids area with entertainment and activities for kids of all ages.
- Special exhibit and sale of work by local artists.
The entertainment schedule is here.
Wine and food vendor info is here.
Lafayette is considering building a roundabout on Mt. Diablo Blvd near the Gazebo and some people are not happy about this possibility. There are even protesters out with signs warning about traffic and loss of parking spots. Check out the official roundabout project page here, including the staff report here.
The Lafayette staff believe that a roundabout will allow traffic to slow down but continue to flow freely, make it safer for pedestrians to cross, and will contribute positively to streetscape design, displaying including public art.
Check out an aerial view of the roundabout:
And the proposed location of the roundabout:
I have experience crossing here because I go to Lamorinda Crossfit at the end of Blackwood Lane and we sometimes cross over to run on the Lamorinda trail on the other side near the gazebo. Frankly it hasn’t been that crowded to wait more than 30 seconds before crossing, and usually we can cross immediately. Also, when I think of roundabouts I think of busy streets on multiple sides so I can’t quite understand why a roundabout here would be all that useful considering the other intersecting streets are rarely used. The fact that the lanes will merge into one on both sides of Mt. Diablo Blvd. could certainly be annoying to people driving. On the other hand, it would be more convenient for pedestrians to cross the street, and might look pretty cool.
So for the Friday question of the day, do you think the proposed Lafayette roundabout on Mt. Diablo Blvd. is a good idea?
From an email:
DIABLO BALLET DANCE ON FILM SERIES PRESENTS WEST SIDE STORY ON SEPTEMBER 12TH AT LAFAYETTE LIBRARY
Diablo Ballet & The Lafayette Library Foundation ends this season’s popularDance on Film series with a screening of the classical movie musical West Side Story on Wednesday, September 12th 6:30 PM at the Lafayette Library. For information, visit www.DiabloBallet.org or call the library at 925-283-6513.
West Side Story is the 1961 Academy Award winning Best Picture featuring a renowned score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, which features such hits as “Tonight,” “I Feel Pretty,” and “Somewhere.” Under the direction of choreographer Jerome Robbins, this legendary musical is one of the world’s greatest love stories, just as powerful today as it was when it debuted on stage over 50 years ago.Before the screening, Lauren Jonas, Diablo Ballet Artistic Director and local film critic Beau Behan will share fascinating facts about the making of the film.
During the summer, Diablo Ballet’s Dance on Film series presents some of the finest examples of dance captured in popular movies.
The Dance on Film series presents West Side Story, Wednesday September 12th 6:30 PM in the Community Room at the Lafayette Library – 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Admission is $5 for all. Proceeds benefit the Lafayette Library Foundation. For information, visit www.DiabloBallet.org or call the Lafayette Library at 925-283-6513.
photo by Flickr user Rosa Say
From the Lamorinda Bus Transportation Program:
We anticipate heavy traffic on Hwy 24 this afternoon due to the current highway closure on 680. School bus drivers have been directed to leave the First Student corp. yard in Martinez 30 to 45 minutes ahead of schedule. Orinda drivers may take an alternate route and access Orinda via San Pablo Dam Rd. This will hopefully result in on time arrival to schools for the afternoon pick up. However, please be advised that buses may still be late.
Last week I noted that the new baby and children’s boutique Tulip was opening at La Fiesta Square in downtown Lafayette, and now that it’s open I decided to drop by and check out the inside. The owner Jen is friendly and very knowledgeable about babies and children in general, not to mention her great taste in the products and clothing she offers at the store. Not surprising considering she founded an educational resource for new parents called The Tulip Grove. The new store will also offer items for children up to 8 years old.
Check out this sweet crib setup in the back of the store:
The view when you enter from the front entrance:
Clothing and products for older kids are visible at the left when you enter from the front. If you have a baby or young kids or are looking for a present, I would definitely check this place out.
From an email:
On Saturday September 8th, I am coordinating a drive/registry to help 3 year old Hugo who has leukemia find a bone marrow match. Hugo is the son of a friend from Fresno. A match has not yet been found for Hugo and he is a very very sick little boy. He needs a match ASAP. What I am asking is if you, your friends and most important your children over 18 have 10-15 minutes on Saturday the 8th to come to Lafayette United Methodist Church in Lafayette to do a quick cheek swab. One of you may be the very fortunate individual to save Hugo’s or another child’s or adults life that is suffering from Leukemia.
A flyer is attached that gives you information about Be The Match foundation that is supporting this drive. Trina Brajkovich, the coordinator for the Bay Area will be at the registry. The registry will be from 11- 3 at Lafayette UnitedMethodist Church in the fellowship hall, 955 Moraga Road inLafayette. Please come or share with others about this very important drive. I encourage you to forward the attached flyer to others that might want to participate in the registry.
Thank you so much for your support. I am also doing a bake sale for Be The Match Foundation during the drive if you have an interest in helping by providing baked goods that will be sold during the registry. Please feel free to call me or email me with any questions.
The dance music group, Night Fever will be performing at the final Lafayette Summer Series at Lafayette Plaza this Friday, August 24th at 6pm.
From their website:
Hailing from Northern California, Night Fever is a versatile, high-energy party band, specializing in dance music of all genres. This award-winning group of musicians is renowned for getting hips shaking, feet moving, fists pumping, and most of all, keeping that booty movin’! Whether it be Motown, Funk, Disco, R& B, 80′s Pop, Big Hair Rock, or today’s Top 40 smash hits, this supergroup of party starters knows how to thrill and delight fans of all ages.
Yesterday I noted that the Teacake Bake Shop had closed in Lafayette, but soon there will be a new bakery called simply, “Cake” opening in early September according to a comment left on yesterday’s post.
The post goes on to say:
The pastry chef, Andrea Quinn, has worked at some of the best restaurants in the bay area (like Rivoli and Bay Wolf) and had her own very successful bakery in Kauai for years. I have drooled over her creations for years and am thrilled that she is opening up so close to home.
Check out the photo updates at their Facebook page here. I’m going to definitely drop by when this place opens. They will be located in La Fiesta Square in downtown Lafayette.