1276 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Although there was anticipation for a July opening, the build your own pizza place Project Pie is not open yet. At least the temporary signage is up in downtown Walnut Creek so hopefully it won’t be long before they’re open. Check out their menu here.
Broadway Plaza
Check out the latest progress on the Broadway Plaza redevelopment in downtown Walnut Creek. In these photos you can see Macy’s wrapped in black at the far end with the new multi-level parking structure at left. Check out all that dirt as the demolition of the existing buildings has been completed. In the photo below you can also see the open section of the Plaza at right.
Check out the Broadway Plaza’s redevelopment webcam here. Or stop by the second floor of Nordstrom for this amazing view.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, August 29th, 2014 – Sunday, October 5th, 2014Meet Danny and the Dreamers, a fledgling doo-wop singing group preparing to enter the Big Whopper Radio contest with dreams of making it to the big time! Trouble comes in the form of Lois, who arrives to put some polish on the boys. Denny falls in love, Wally falls in line, Eugene falls apart, and then the trouble doubles when handsome heartthrob Skip enters, played by Derek Keeling, star of Broadway’s Grease and NBC’s “You’re the One That I Want!” to send things spinning. The ‘60s hits say it all: “Fools Fall in Love,” “Tears on My Pillow,” “Runaround Sue,” “Earth Angel,” “Stay,” “Unchained Melody,” “Lonely Teardrops,” and “The Glory of Love.”
1631 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
In March we learned that Beal Bank was looking to open a branch in the Mercer Apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek and that’s definitely happening as you can see by the signage in the above photo. A few blocks away BBVA Compass Bank is close to opening a larger branch at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and S. California Blvd.
1273 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The frozen yogurt shop Coco Swirl has joined the ice cream bandwagon in downtown Walnut Creek with new ice cream doughnut sandwiches, just in time for the end of the dog days of summer. Interestingly, I just learned that Coco Swirl only has two locations, Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill. I always thought they were a big franchise.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 5th – Sunday, September 21st, 2014
$35This production is recommended for audience members 17 years old and up.
Set in the fall of 1963, Dogfight follows three young Marines on the eve of their deployment to Vietnam who set out for one last night of debauchery in San Francisco. But when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress, he enlists her to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of compassion. Based on the 1991 film of the same name starring River Phoenix and Lili Taylor, Dogfight carries the audience through a thunderous musical journey of unexpected love, loss, and brotherhood.
1930 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Noah’s Bagels would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek on Mt. Diablo Blvd. and their signage is now up. In the meantime you can check out their other Walnut Creek location in the Countrywood Shopping Center at the corner of Bancroft Rd. and Treat Blvd. or their Lafayette location in the Whole Foods/Safeway shopping center on Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. & S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Back in May we learned that a bank would be opening in the old Marie Callender’s location in downtown Walnut Creek next to Genova Deli and the signage for BBVA Compass bank is now up. Word was that a cafe may open in part of this space and if you look at the far left in the above photo there is actually a small separate space that looks like could possibly be a spot for a cafe. Stay tuned…
Photo by Flickr user fixative
Register for Walnut Creek Kickball:
Heather Farm Park
301 N. San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, September 24th – Wednesday, November 19th, 2014
6:45pm | $73Kickball isn’t just for sugar fueled middle schoolers, and worn out PE teachers. It’s your chance to relive your playground glory with the added bonus of adults and beer! It’s a great way to meet new people, party, and have fun while doing it. So, lace up your sneakers and sign up as a team, small group or free agent!
Fall season games will be on Wednesday nights at 6:45PM and 7:45PM at Heather Farms Park Field #3.
After the games we replenish our electrolytes at our team bar! This season our team bar is Blu42!
This is where we get to rehash plays, flaunt our awesomeness, and oh yeah, party.
If you’re not yet convinced why you should head to the team bar after our game, here are two more reasons:
1. Bragging rights to non-ballers
2. An excuse to drink on a Wednesday
