Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
In August we learned that Safeway was closing for a new Whole Foods at the Encina Grande shopping Center on Ygancio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek and as you can see in the above photo the entire building has been demolished.
Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
In August we learned that Safeway was closing for a new Whole Foods at the Encina Grande shopping Center on Ygancio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek and as you can see in the above photo the entire building has been demolished.
1275 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
A couple of years ago we learned that Fresh Choice had a makeover at their downtown Walnut Creek location and was renamed California Fresh. It looks like the signage was never changed for some reason and they have now permanently closed as of last month.
1645 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Pure Barre is opening a new location in downtown Walnut Creek where American Express used to be early next year. Check out the latest updates on their Walnut Creek Facebook page here.
From the Pure Barre Facebook page:
Pure Barre is the largest, most established barre franchise in North America, with more than 250 studios across the United States and more opening every month. Pure Barre is a total body workout that utilizes the ballet barre to perform small, isometric movements, which burn fat, sculpt muscles, and create long, lean physiques. In addition to barre classes, Pure Barre also offers DVDs, equipment, and chic athletic apparel.
Bedford Gallery
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, November 7th & Sunday, November 8th, 2015
10:00am – 4:00pm | FreeThe Bedford Gallery brings together the best of Bay Area crafters and artists for the Eighth Annual Bg CraftFest. This curated festival is a celebration of handmade gifts, featuring an array of unique items from jewelry to home goods. Held inside the gallery, visitors can shop the Craft Fest and see the current exhibitions, The Art of the Brick and Became by Jud Bergeron – admission is free both days!
The Bg Craft Fest is the perfect opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping. Visitors can find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on their list at this popular event. Craft Fest regulars including Shimmer Jewels and Jake’s Castro Kitchen are back and we have plenty of new surprises, including live crafting demos from Hollie’s Homegrown, Tea Drops and Blue Nectar Soaps.
Vendors Include:
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Senior Holiday Boutique:
Heather Farm Community Center
301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek
Friday, November 6th & Saturday, November 7th, 2015
10:00am – 2:00pm | Free
Get a head start on your holiday shopping! This two-day boutique is an annual fundraising event for the Walnut Creek Seniors Club. The Seniors Club has a weekly Bazaar Group, where fun-loving members handcraft each and every single item that’s for sale at the Holiday Boutique. Come and shop for a wide variety of original, locally handmade arts and crafts including knitted sweaters, holiday decorations, wine accessories, jewelry, handmade greeting cards and much more.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Back in September we learned that the espresso machine maker Nespresso would be opening in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened in a temporary popup location before relocating in the new redevelopment along the main road possibly in February.
As a tea drinker I wasn’t familiar with these at all so learned a lot and enjoyed an Americano drink with plenty of foam on top which looked great. They sell machines that make both espresso and coffee or just espresso, but since they are from Europe they don’t sell coffee makers by itself. The capsules (not pods) are different for making coffee (more expensive) and espresso (less expensive) and are available for purchase at the store. Check out a comparison of the machines here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that women’s fashion clothing store Madewell is having a grand opening event on Broadway Plaza’s reopening day on November 20th in downtown Walnut Creek. According to an employee at lululemon, their sister shop for athletic wear for girls ivivva will be reopening in their new Broadway Plaza location on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.
From the Madewell website:
Join Madewell to celebrate our new store opening with sips, small bites, and a DJ. Plus, each shopper gets a complimentary Bien Fait tote bag with any purchase*.
Can’t make it for cocktails? Our doors open at 10am and we’ll be handing out Madewell gift cards to the first 25 people who stop by!*
*While supplies last.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, October 30th – Sunday, November 15th, 2015A side-splitting send-up of greed, love, revolution (and musicals!), in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective of one of America’s greatest art forms.
In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought (and you thought we had it bad!), has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
