1259 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month I noted that construction had begun in downtown Walnut Creek on the the new Uniqlo store and construction is proceeding apace as signs surround the store announcing an October 24th opening.
Interestingly, it looks like they reused the San Francisco store sign template:
FROM TOKYO TO SAN FRANCISCO
🙂
The Skull Show Closing Reception:
Bedford Gallery
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Thursday, August 28th, 2014
6:00pm – 8:00pm | $5Join us for drinks, skull crafts, and one last look at the Skull Show!
Artist Marc D’Estout is returning to lead his Make-A-Skull project: mold a skull out of clay, then decorate it with anything from feathers and gems to bottle caps and seeds. This project is great for all ages.Complimentary refreshments include Calicraft Beer and Dearly Beloved wine.
1633 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Back in April I noted that the LA street food-style restaurant 310 Eatery opened in downtown Walnut Creek on Bonanza St. and they will be moving around the corner to Redux Lounge and reopening by September 15th, to be called Redux Lounge Kitchen by 310 Eatery. Although they will be located within Redux it will still be possible to dine there during daytime hours as well as at night with no obligation to stay at the lounge area.
FYI they recently came out with a new burger called the 405 Traffic Jam:
– 1/3 lb Short Rib-Bacon blend patty
– Breaded Portobello Mushroom
– Crispy Onions
– Pastrami with a Lemon-Garlic Butter sauce
– Pickled Jalapeños
– Homemade Kalbi AioliServed on a warm, butter pretzel bun!!!
Check out more at their Facebook page here and read more about the move at Diablo Dish.
1411 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Jinx Jones and the King Tones:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, August 22nd, 2014
8:15pm | $25A veteran of the Denver music scene of the ’80s who’s been living in California since 1989, rockabilly guitarist Jinx Jones has performed with Chuck Berry, Roy Buchanan and Solomon Burke and his chops can even be heard on En Vogue’s hit “Free Your Mind.” As a leader, Jones has four albums under his belt, including his most recent effort, Rip and Run, which showcases his fiery picking skills.
One thing that really sets Jinx Jones apart is his obvious knowledge and love of jazz and chords. Almost all of the solos feature a section that’s a trip through chord-city. By the time the single notes start to fly, you’re really impressed by his know-how.” –Vintage Guitar Magazine–
Jinx Jones and the King Tones is not a group you want to miss.
Master Gardeners Talk: Backyard Vineyards:
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Saturday, August 23rd, 2014
10:00am – 12:00pm | FreeOn Saturday, August 23rd, the Contra Costa Master Gardeners (CCMG) and the Walnut Creek Library will present a free two-hour lecture on Backyard Vineyards.  The lecture will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.at the Walnut Creek Library, located at 1644 N. Broadway in Walnut Creek.  Join us in the 2nd floor Oak View Room to learn different ways to improve your garden soil.
CCMG’s experts Jim DeFrisco & Brad Miller will provide an introduction to growing both table and wine grapes; you’ll learn what you need to get started, how to plant your grapes, and how to care for and maintain grapevines throughout the year. There will be time for questions and answers after the presentation.
The talk is free and open to the public and registration is not required.
Lululemon
1201 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Sunday, September 7th, 2014
8:00am | $25 – $35Registration
Entry fees for all participants will include a bib number and goody bag with sponsorship materials and coupons. T-shirts will be included for the first 1,000 paid participants, please don’t wait until race day to sign-up.Sports Basement will be offering a 10% discount on all items purchased within the store between September 4th and 7th. In addition, the store will contribute 10% of your purchases to The Walnut Run.
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Saturday, August 16th, 2014
3:30pm – 5:30pm | FreeOn Saturday August 16, at 3:30pm, join presenter Todd Javadi and Shabahang music group for An Afternoon of Rumi at Walnut Creek Library. The free event will be an immersive experience of sound and visual stimulation focusing on the 13th century poet’s works, presented in the original Farsi and with English translation.
Rumi was a 13th century Persian poet and mystic. His writings transcend cultural boundaries, focusing on everyday life’s connection with the spiritual world. Rumi is regarded as the most popular poet in America and his work has been translated into many languages, including English, Russian, German, Turkish, Arabic, French, Italian, and Spanish.
Todd Tooradj Javadi (Speaker, coordinator) has been sharing Rumi’s works and inspirations for the last 18 years, starting at College of Marin, classes at School of Practical Philosophy in Pleasanton, lecturing in many Universities, churches, and public forums. He is now teaching monthly classes of Rumi in Walnut Creek and Marin County.
