Spotted at the Hospice Boutique Thrift Shoppe in Walnut Creek…
Lester Lanin Goes to College
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!
Since the last photos of the Broadway Plaza redevelopment taken early last month the new parking garage opened where this photo of the substantial progress being made was taken. You can see the new white facade of Macy’s at far left and Nordstrom at right.
1467 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek
A fairly new showroom for active girls called ivivva, owned by lululemon, has opened in Walnut Creek on Newell Ave. (located in the back of the strip mall where Pacific Bay Coffee and George’s Giant Hamburgers are located). They also offer free yoga classes for girls. Check out their schedule here. Check out photos of the inside below.
From their website:
In a response to a calling from active girls who wanted gear that was as committed to high performance as they were in their sports and sweaty activities, ivivva was created in 2009 by lululemon. We design our athletic wear with input from athletes in our local communities and online at help us design so we know what you need to be a top performer.
“Above and Beyond” by Marcos LaFarga