Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, March 30th – Sunday, April 29th, 2018
$61 – $65Inspired by the timeless story of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers are transplanted to the vibrant battleground of New York City’s West Side in the 1950s. In the midst of deep-seated gang rivalry, Maria and Tony discover that ancient grudges are no match for true love.
Shabby Creek on Main 5th Year Celebration:
Shabby Creek on Main
2670 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Saturday, April 14th, 2018
11:00am – 4:00pm | FreeShabby Creek on Main is turning five in April! We invite everyone to join in the celebration on Saturday, April 14 from 11 AM to 4 PM. For five years we have been dedicated to offering unique upscaled and vintage home furnishings and decor. We thank our loyal customers and show our appreciation with a spirited event including a catered snack buffet and refreshments. The program includes drawings for prizes and gifts for lucky participants. Mark your calendar and grab a friend, everyone is welcome!
www.shabbycreekonmain.com
2670 N. Main St, Walnut CreekPlenty of free parking in our private lot behind the store
1414 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Consignit Couture, the consignment boutique which closed in Danville over the summer, is closing their remaining Walnut Creek location by July 1st. It looks like online buying trends as well as increased competition from stores such as ThredUp proved too much for this independent shop.
I was at the Walnut Creek Orchards Safeway the other day when I spotted Fox’s U-Bet chocolate syrup being sold. As an egg cream lover I use U-Bet syrup from my NYC trips but wasn’t able to find it sold around here… until now. For the recipe and history of the New York egg cream check out this informational page. Most people don’t realize there are neither eggs nor cream in egg creams. Just milk, seltzer and U-Bet chocolate syrup. Yum!
Any egg cream fans out here?
1358 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek
Last May we learned that Main Street Kitchen would be expanding next door in downtown Walnut Creek and they are currently closed while the remodeling is going on. Look for a full bar, pizzeria and rotisserie when they reopen. Check for updates on their Facebook page here and their brunch, lunch and dinner menus here.
San Miguel Dr, Walnut Creek
21 new “Stoneyridge” homes are being built by Landsea Homes on San Miguel Drive, right off Mt. Diablo Blvd. in downtown Walnut Creek. As you can see from the photo below, prices start “from the high $900,000s” and according to their website most have already been sold. They are 2-3 bedrooms and range in size from 1,378 to 2,253 sq. ft. Check out the plans, availability and some pricing here and features here.
Civic Park
1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, March 24th, 2018
11:00am | FreeEnough is enough. We march to support the students of Stoneman Douglas High School and the National #MarchForOurLives movement. We march for common sense changes that will make student lives and safety a priority and ends the epidemic of gun violence affecting children and teens across America. The time is now.
1540 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek
According to a recent job posting and city permit information the footwear and clothing store Vans is opening a new shop in downtown Walnut Creek where Free People used to be. Check out their online shop here and learn about their history here.
Diablo Ballet’s 24th Anniversary Celebration:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Thursday,March 22nd, 2018
6:30pm | $59Diablo Ballet celebrates its 24th Anniversary with a special one-night only performance on March 22, 6:30pm at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. The program will feature selections from Swan Lake along with new ballets, company favorites and the World Premiere short film celebrating Diablo Ballet’s Anniversary. “I am so very proud to be celebrating this special anniversary performance with the community and patrons that have kept us on our toes for the last 24 years,” states Artistic Director, Lauren Jonas.
This celebratory third program from the company’s 2017-18 Season will feature selections from Swan Lake including the Black Swan Pas de Deux, White Swan Pas de Deux, Coda and Variations. Originally choreographed by Marius Petipa in 1895, this classic ballet will be staged by the Company’s Regisseur, Joanna Berman. The poetry of this timeless ballet and majestic score by Tchaikovsky will showcase the Diablo Ballet dancer’s stamina and training.
