1426 South Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in August we learned that Adib’s Persian Rug Company would be relocating from their prime downtown Walnut Creek location on N. Main St. to S. Main St. across from Kaiser Permanente and they have been open since October. The second floor of their old location on N. Main St. will become CorePower Yoga in early 2015. Check out their online collection here.
Photo by Flickr user ennev
Explore Infrared Landscape Photography:
Lindsay Wildlife Museum
1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek
Friday, December 12th, 2014 – Monday, April 13th, 2015
$8.50Explore black and white infrared photography of California landscapes at Lindsay Wildlife Museum’s new exhibition: Invisible Light of Nature Landscape Perspectives, featuring photography by Bill Helsel.
The photographs reflect landscapes absorbing and reflecting invisible wave lengths of infrared light, with greenery, blue skies and shadows all strongly rendered in this display of more than 20 infrared photographs.
1633 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Ramen Hiroshi would be opening in early December in downtown Walnut Creek but due to permit issues they are now planning on a late December soft opening with an official grand opening sometime in January.
Spotted at the Hospice Boutique Thrift Shoppe in Walnut Creek…
Lester Lanin Goes to College
1320 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last month I received an email from Veggie Grill’s marketing team promoting a special giveaway with the December 8th opening in downtown Walnut Creek. Based on the number of emails and comments that have been posted many were sorely disappointing finding out that there would be no opening yesterday. According to the same marketing team, “there is a hold up with construction but I heard there was someone on hand giving out gift cards this morning since it was delayed last minute.” I’m not sure what went down but I apologize for the mix up and hope that there is better communication from their marketing team going forward.
161 N Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Spotted outside the new BRIO apartment complex in Walnut Creek, this new artwork by Phillip K. Smith is titled Gradient Column and was commissioned as part of Walnut Creek’s public art ordinance.
1448 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Walnut Creek restaurant The Door South Asian Cuisine has changed ownership with Peony Garden South China Sea Cuisine opening last week. The new owners also run Zen restaurant in Pleasant Hill. Check out their menu here. The inside looks great and includes a bar area with an outdoor patio area in back. Very spacious.
Check out photos of the inside including patio and bar after the jump…
Dear BtCreek,
I’m pretty convinced that the Walnut Creek (Broadway Plaza) Santa is the real Santa and I love that my kids get their photo with him each year. I’m really sad that he doesn’t have a home in Walnut Creek for 2014, and the Pleasanton and Concord Santas are just not the same. I was too late to get into the Breakfast With Santa and I see he’ll be around the weekend before Christmas — since you’re in the know, is that my only chance to snap a photo of my little ones with the Best Santa Ever?
Check out more details on where the Broadway Plaza Santa will be here. Not how many other opportunities there will be besides the weekend before Christmas, anyone know?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Back in October we learned that the the women’s sports clothing store Athleta opened next to Starbucks and the Tesla showroom in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and a sign inside indicates that they will be relocating within Broadway Plaza next Fall, 2015, presumably in the soon-to-be redeveloped section across the street.
Shadelands Art Center
111 N. Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek
Friday, December 5th – Sunday, December 7th, 2014
10:00am – 6:00pm | FreeThis will be our BIGGEST holiday sale ever — almost twice as many artisans are selling as in previous years! This year we’ve combined efforts with the Clay Arts Guild. Browse and buy ceramics, prints, photography, fiber & glass arts and *much* more … all unique and locally made. Support local artisans and give one-of-a-kind holiday gifts this season! Free and open to the public.
FRIDAY 12/5: Opening Night Gala — music, munchies, Holiday Sale Kick-off, 5-9 pm
SATURDAY 12/6: Holiday sale, 10 am-6 pm
SUNDAY 12/7: Holiday Sale, 10 am-6 pmCheck out our event on Eventbrite: www.2014artistmarket.event
brite.com Celebrate the season and support local artists … we will see you there!