2nd Annual Walnut Creek International Short Film Festival this Friday through Sunday

Century Walnut Creek 14
1201 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Friday, May 2nd, 2014 – Sunday, May 4th, 2014
$12 – $75

The Walnut Creek International Short Film Festival is…

A 3 Day Arts & Cultural Event in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek.

A community event that delivers world-class films to audiences that might not otherwise get a chance to experience them.

An opportunity to connect filmmakers with audiences to share in the experience and the art form that is short filmmaking.

A film festival based in Walnut Creek, California that features films from around the world, each under30 minutes or less.

As Walnut Creek’s only film festival dedicated to short films, WCIsFF was founded as a way to showcase brilliant filmmaking in the short form, with the exploration of intriguing, thought-provoking and innovative films that will resonate with our festival audiences.

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First Anniversary Party at Swan’s Fine Books this Saturday in Walnut Creek

April 28, 2014 4:30 pm

First Anniversary Party at Swan’s Fine Books:

Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 3rd, 2014
7:00pm | Free

Our first year has been exciting, exhilarating – at times exhausting but more often energizing. Every day has been both an adventure and a joy, and most of the joy comes from interacting with you, our customers and friends. You are the reason we opened the shop and we want to thank you for having visited us and made our shop a unique fixture in Walnut Creek and the surrounding communities.

Therefore, we are throwing a party and would love to have you attend! Please stop into our shop on Saturday, May 3rd. Beginning at 7:00 pm we will be popping open the champagne and serving light refreshments, all to the lovely violin music of Alex Rackages.

In addition, every book purchased in our shop on Saturday, May 3rd will be 20% off *. As you know, we price our books competitively and therefore do not run sales. However, this is a tangible way for us to thank you on this special day.

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Mona’s Burgers and Shakes Opening this July in Palos Verdes Mall in Walnut Creek

April 28, 2014 11:30 am

Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word and photo that a new burger joint called Mona’s Burgers and Shakes will be opening in the Palos Verdes Mall in Walnut Creek. As you can see by the signage this is where Chopin Café & Polish Restaurant used to be.

According to the owner they plan on opening this July and will feature gourmet hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and shakes. Beer and wine will also be available. Check out their website here which will be updated soon. Sounds promising!

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Celebrate on the Mountain this Weekend at Mount Diablo State Park

April 25, 2014 4:30 pm

Celebrate on the Mountain:

Mount Diablo State Park
Saturday, April 26th & Sunday, April 27th, 2014
10:00am – 4:00pm | Free ($10 parking)

For two days, April 26 and 27, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mount Diablo State Park and Mount Diablo Interpretive Association will be partnering to commemorate significant milestone anniversaries. In 2014, California State Parks is recognizing the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the State Park System, and Mount Diablo Interpretive Association is celebrating 40 years of service to Mount Diablo State Park.

We are celebrating with a special weekend dedicated to hikes, demonstrations, and all things Mount Diablo.

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Literary Scuttlebutt – Barnes & Noble to Close in Walnut Creek

April 25, 2014 11:30 am

1149 S. Main St, Walnut Creek

I’m not sure how definite this is but a reliable source told me that Barnes & Noble may be closing in downtown Walnut Creek at the corner of S. Main St. and Olympic Blvd. If so the manager is not aware of this so maybe it’ll stay after all.

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Broadway Plaza Demolition Begins

April 25, 2014 8:30 am

The demolition of part of Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek has now begun as their redevelopment plan goes forward. As you can see in the above photo, the backside and side where Burberry used to be is completely gone.

The other side of Broadway Plaza is still open, as are Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Macy’s. In May Tesla will be opening a showroom, and based on some scuttlebutt Madewell and Michael Kors plan on opening in the new section.

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Crogan’s Bar & Grill Closed until May 7th in Downtown Walnut Creek

April 24, 2014 11:30 am

1387 Locust St, Walnut Creek

Crogan’s Bar & Grill in downtown Walnut Creek recently had its alcoholic beverage license suspended so they are closed until May 7th. According to the California Department of Beverage Control the reasons for suspension were “created conditions contrary to public welfare and morals” and “disorderly premises”.

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Album Cover of the Day

April 24, 2014 8:30 am

Al Hirt – Cotton Candy, spotted at Rainbow’s End thrift store in downtown Walnut Creek.

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McDonalds Closing Mid July in Downtown Walnut Creek

April 23, 2014 11:30 am

1380 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the McDonalds in downtown Walnut Creek at the corner of N. California Blvd. and Cypress St. will be closing in July. I dropped by recently and a manager there did say that they would be closing in mid-July.

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Sidewalk Fine Arts & Crafts Festival this Weekend in Downtown Walnut Creek

April 22, 2014 4:30 pm

Sidewalk Fine Arts & Crafts Festival:

N. Main St. & Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Saturday, April 26th – Sunday, April 27th, 2014
10:00am – 5:00pm (6pm Sun) | Free

Artists will arrive in Downtown Walnut Creek for a spring celebration during the 36th Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival. This annual event extends along the sidewalks of North Main between Mt. Diablo Boulevard and Civic Drive and the closed street of Cypress between N. Main and Locust Streets, Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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