Las Lomas Car Show at Las Lomas High School Parking Lot in Walnut Creek on Oct. 17th

October 14, 2015 4:30 pm

Las Lomas Car Show:

Las Lomas High School parking lot
1460 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Saturday, October 17th, 2015
10:00am – 3:00pm | Free

Calling Car Enthusiasts!
The Fifth Annual Las Lomas Car Classic will be held on Saturday, October 17th from 10am until 3pm in the Las Lomas parking lot!
Don’t miss the fun!

Activities include live music, BBQ snack shack, entertainment, awards, raffle prizes, and fabulous vehicles. Invite your friends!! Admission is free!

Enjoy a priceless experience viewing vehicles ranging from hot rods to muscle cars, custom and early model cars and more.

All proceeds benefit the Las Lomas Class of 2016’s
“All Knighter”, a safe and sober graduation celebration.

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Arhaus Coming to Broadway Plaza

October 14, 2015 11:30 am

The furniture store Arhaus is coming to the backside of Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek according to a recent report by the Design Review Commission report. Check out the other stores coming in November here. Also, YOGASMOGA is coming as well.

From the Arhaus website:

We started in 1986 with a passion to provide unique, high quality, well designed home furnishings. Our philosophy was to design our own products, search for the best manufacturer while controlling quality, and bring the furniture direct to our customers. Our product developers travel the globe working directly with skilled artisans to craft pieces that can only be found at Arhaus, ensuring that every Arhaus piece meets our high quality standards. We promise you Cherry, Elm and many other natural hardwoods. Natural stone tabletops. 100% organic cotton fabrics. True wrought iron beds, made with forged iron using time honored methods and uncompromising handwork.

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The Art of the Brick and Became at Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek through Dec. 20th

October 14, 2015 8:30 am

Two new exhibits, The Art of the Brick, and Became, are being shown at the Bedford Gallery in downtown Walnut Creek through December 20th.

From the exhibit website:

To kick off the Bedford’s 2015-16 exhibition season, themed Art + Play, the gallery will host The Art of the Brick® , an exhibition featuring large-scale sculptures constructed out of iconic LEGO® bricks. New York artist Nathan Sawaya creates awe-inspiring works out of this unlikely material, painstakingly crafting beautiful, playful pieces, and transforming the popular toy into something new.

In addition to Sawaya’s sculptures, the Bedford will exhibit IN PIECES, a collaboration between Sawaya and photographer Dean West, who have created a series of large-scale tableau compositions incorporating Sawaya’s LEGO sculptures into West’s photographs.

In the Alcove Gallery: Became by Jud Bergeron
The Bedford will present an ancillary exhibition of sculpture by San Francisco artist Jud Bergeron titled Became. His playful, colorful toy-like pieces reflect on the experience of becoming a parent.

More photos of the exhibit after the jump…

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Take One Pizza Coming to Downtown Walnut Creek

October 13, 2015 11:30 am

1273 Locust St, Walnut Creek

The downtown Walnut Creek pizza scene has been exploding recently. Although Project Pie closed, two more pizzerias are coming to take its place. Last week we learned that Slice House would be coming to Walnut Creek and now San Jose-based pizzeria Take One Pizza is coming to downtown Walnut Creek next to Century Movie Theater where Coco Swirl used to be. Check out their menu here. Pizzas ready in 5 minutes.

From their website:

We’ve taken the model of a movie studio—call it the pizza studio—and made you the director at Take One Pizza where you call the shots. Pick the toppings you want exactly the way you want. Our staff moves when you say action and your pizzas are ready in 5 minutes or less. Daily, our chef hand selects over 40 fresh ingredients and toppings to choose from. Flaming hot, our brick ovens bake your pizza in three minutes or less. We are all about great flavor and convenience.

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Lindsay Wildlife 60th Birthday Bash & Community Festival in Walnut Creek on Oct. 11th

October 9, 2015 4:30 pm

Lindsay Wildlife 60th Birthday Bash & Community Festival:

Lindsay Wildlife Experience
1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek
Sunday, October 11th, 2015
10:00am – 5:00pm | Free

Join us for a free day in the exhibit hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. where you can meet Lindsay’s animal ambassadors, see our pioneering animal hospital, have fun in a special Lindsay 60th Photo Backdrop. Then head to Larkey Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to enjoy live wild animal exhibitions, falcon flights, raffle, crafts, face painting, food from Taste of the World Food Trucks and fun!

Click here for full schedule events!

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Lululemon getting Metal Tree Sculpture Design in New Broadway Plaza Location in Walnut Creek

October 9, 2015 11:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

In July we learned that lululemon would be relocating, along with ivivva, its shop geared towards athletic wear for girls within downtown Walnut Creek to Broadway Plaza and recently plans were submitted for a cool metal tree sculpture that would adorn the outside walls. Located across from Nordstrom, this will have a major impact in Broadway Plaza due to its visibility. I wonder how close the final design will be to this rendering. Stay tuned…

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani Coming to Downtown Walnut Creek

October 7, 2015 4:00 pm

1500 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

Pizza fans rejoice! Slice House by Tony Gemignani is coming to the 1500 Mt. Diablo building at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek. The projected opening is scheduled for January, 2016. They will be open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night. Check out their 2nd St. San Francisco menu here. Look for updates on their Walnut Creek website here. According to the developer, the Walnut Creek location will feature:

Imported Italian Triple Stack Brick Ovens
Traditional and Artisan Slices made with an array of authentic sauces and seasonal ingredients
New York, Sicilian, Grandma, California Style
Multi Ancient Grain Pizzas
House made – Pasta and Italian Sausages
Hand Pulled a Mozzarella
Several Salads and cold Pasta Salads
Panini, Subs
Gourmet/third wave coffee from North Beach such as Cafe
Roma and Cafe Trieste
Cold Press Juices
Soup from scratch
Gelato and Tiramisu

From the developer:

We’re very excited that our last and smallest space which is on the ground floor at Mt. Diablo & Commercial Lane will be a Slice House by Tony Gemignani, which will be his first location in the East Bay.

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Project Pie Closes in Walnut Creek?

October 7, 2015 11:30 am

1590 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek

It’s only been a few months since the pizzeria Project Pie opened in downtown Walnut Creek but according to a reader yesterday was their last day:

I went to Project Pie today and turns out it’s their last day. They said the rent is too high. They are looking for another place.

Their phone number has been disconnected and there is no mention of their Walnut Creek location on their website…

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Specialty’s Café & Bakery Opens in Treat Towers in Walnut Creek

October 6, 2015 11:30 am

Treat Towers, Walnut Creek

In August we learned that Specialty’s Café & Bakery would be opening in Treat Towers in Walnut Creek near the Pleasant Hill BART station. Thanks to a reader for sending word that they have now opened on weekdays from 6am to 3:30pm. Check out their menu here. Note that you can save some time by ordering online for pickup at this location.

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The Walking Company Returning to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

October 6, 2015 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

The Walking Company closed a couple of years ago in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and now, thanks to a reader for pointing out that according to city records that have been filed they are coming back to Broadway Plaza.

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