This sculpture was spotted in front of the AAA building in Walnut Creek on Oak Rd.
1388 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
As if there were not enough ice cream options (San Francisco Creamery, Gelataria Naia, Lottie’s Creamery, CREAM) in downtown Walnut Creek, Kara’s Cupcakes is featuring ice cream cupcakes to entice people this summer. Anyone had a chance to try this? What’s the best combo?
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, August 15th, 2014
7:15pm | $25String Archguitarist Jon Mendle has performed at Carnegie Hall and beyond. His debut album, “L’Infidele ” was produced by Latin Grammy winner Sergio Assad. Jon is a member of the San Francisco Guitar Quartet and the Pacific Guitar Ensemble. He has also toured with Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The Broadway Plaza redevelopment in downtown Walnut Creek has completed the demolition phase as you can see by the lack of buildings next to Macy’s and Macy’s itself is getting refurbished, at least on the outside, as you can see in the photos. The side next to Corners Tavern looks like it’s getting a small addition as well.
Writing the Amish: Fiction and Nonfiction in the Amish Tradition:
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thursday, August 14th, 2014
6:30pm – 7:30pm | FreeSuzanne Woods Fisher is the award-winning, bestselling author of fiction and non-fiction books about the Old Order Amish. Fisher’s interest in the Amish began with her grandfather, who was raised Plain. Join us for an evening in which she discusses why mainstream culture is so fascinated by the Amish.
Fisher lives with her family in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the author of over 20 books, including Carol Award winner “The Search,” Christy Award finalist “The Waiting,” and “Amish Peace: Simple Wisdom for a Complicated World,” a finalist for the ECPA Book of the Year.
“Amish Wisdom” is a free app, available for iPhones, iPads and Androids, that delivers a daily proverb from the Penn Dutch tradition. Fisher also manages a blog called Amish Wisdom that provides readers with the latest books and information about the Plain people.
It’s been a seriously long time coming but the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is finally opening in the Sprouts Shopping Center in Walnut Creek very soon as you can see by photos of the inside below. I have been to Starbucks and Peet’s plenty of times but this will be my first time at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf so I can’t wait to try it out! Check out their beverage menu here.
I’ll make sure to keep it under 30 minutes so I can park at one of the 30 minutes and under spots.
1510 Second Ave, Walnut Creek
The bicycle store Devil Mountain Cyclery closed back in June in Walnut Creek. A sports court construction company call Sport Court will be opening in this location soon. Check out their website here.
1548 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Smit’s tri-tip BBQ was being served at Hubcaps Diner in downtown Walnut Creek over the weekend and may be coming back in the coming weeks. Their BBQ grill was cooking right outside at the corner of Locust St. and Bonanza St.
Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek, this sign below a parking meter was added after the recent meter changes that went into effect including price increases to $2/hour, charges for Sundays and extending the time for charging until 8pm.
1364 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in February we learned that We Olive in downtown Walnut Creek opened up a wine bar in the back and they are now offering a small “bites” menu to accompany the wine selections, including paninis, flatbreads, salads and hummus. Check out their “bites” menu here and their wine menu here.
