Spotted in front of the House of Beads in downtown Walnut Creek next to Peet’s on Locust Street. The sign says, “Welcome to the best bead shop! Enjoy every moment!” Not sure if this is for their customers only but it would be a great spot to sit down for a while. I’ve never actually seen anyone sitting there come to think of it.
1532 Locust St, Walnut Creek
I mistakenly posted about Head 2 Toe Reflexology opening in downtown Walnut Creek back in June, but that was only the signage. As you can see by the above photo they are definitely open now.
This could have been titled, “Succulent Garden of the Day (Chair Edition)”, but anyway, this cool chair was spotted at the gift boutique Wish on Boulevard Way in Walnut Creek.
The men’s clothing store Atlas on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek that I wrote about back last September is moving to a larger location in downtown Walnut Creek. Stay tuned for the new location… Thanks to a reader for pointing out the For Lease sign.
photo by Flickr user erinc salor
Jazz at the Lesher Center – Stacey Kent:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Saturday, August 10th, 2013
5:00pm & 8:00pm | $40One of the world’s foremost jazz singers, Grammy-nominated Stacey Kent has a beguiling, lightly swinging style, delivered with the purest of voices (delicate, crisp and intoxicating as a glass of Chablis) that has won over a fan base that sells out concert halls around the world.
Immediately upon appearing on the scene in 1997 she achieved both critical and popular success with her fresh, heart-felt interpretations of the finest love songs of the twentieth century. But it was a feature on CBS Sunday Morning in 1999 that gave Stacey national exposure in the USA and brought her wider recognition. Since then, her career has exploded internationally, from Taipei to Carnegie Hall to the famed Olympia in Paris.
Ms Kent has had eight hit albums, including the Platinum-selling Breakfast On The Morning Tram (2007) as well as The Boy Next Door(2003) and Raconte-Moi (2010), both of which achieved Gold status. She has won such awards as the 2001 British Jazz Award, the 2002 BBC Jazz Award for Best Vocalist, the 2004 Backstage Bistro Award for best live performance, and the 2006 “Album of the Year” Award for Jim Tomlinson’s album The Lyric. In addition, she has been named Chevalier Dans L’ordre Des Arts Et Des Lettres by the French Minister of Culture.
If there is one theme that runs through Stacey’s music, it is that of romance. An avowed romantic herself, her songs touch young and old alike and, in an age where music is more likely to divide than unite the generations, it is quite common for three generations of the same family to attend her concerts.
1507 Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Back in June I noted that the housewares and gift shop Entrez! Open House was closing in downtown Walnut Creek and now the OC Watch Company, a luxury, pre-owned watch seller will be opening at this location within a couple of weeks.
From their website:
The OC Watch Company specializes in luxury, pre-owned watches and is located in fashionable Walnut Creek. OC Watch Company specializes in buying, selling and trading high-end watches.
The OC comes from the owner, Kyle O’Connor’s last name. Kyle and his associates have over thirty years in the watch industry. Their knowledge is evident in the variety and quality of the time pieces for sale.
At OC Watch Company you receive a personalized shopping experience with Kyle as a guide to help in choosing the perfect watch to add to your collection.
Walnut Creek Yacht Club OysterFest:
Walnut Creek Yacht Club
1555 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Sunday, August 18th, 2013
1:00pm – 5:00pm | $25 ($30 at door)Taste 6 varieties of oysters, 6 wines & 2 beers
For only $25! ($30 at the door)Vote on your overall favorite wine or beer pairing, and cast your vote for your favorite oyster.
The winners will be crowned champions of WCYC OysterFest 2013!
If you want to come to the party but not do the tasting and voting its FREE Entertainment:
Coming to us from Howell Mountain, The Robert Foley Band will rock us out starting at 2:00.Watch Louis Vuitton Cup Finals Racing Live on Big Screen TV in our
VIP Hospitality Racing Center (Aft Deck)
1st race 1:10.
and meet members of the Red Bull USA Youth Team 45
Get autographs, take pictures, buy raffle tickets and make donations to the team to help them win the 1st Youth America’s Cup
Oyster Opening Demo with Chef Kev
Enter the Shuck & Slurp ContestWine, Beer, Oysters, & Sausage Rolls will be available to purchase
Tickets Available Now!
Please stop in any time to purchase tickets.(The restaurant & bar will not be open at this event. Only the restrooms will be available.)
1633 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Last month I noted that a new cafe focusing on South American cuisine will be opening in downtown Walnut Creek called Cafecitos Cafe and now the signage is up. The door is marked, “Discover South American Savories, Sandwiches, Salads and Sweets”. I can’t wait to see this place!
“Savor a Moment in Time”
Located in one of the best spots on Broadway Plaza right near the fountain, Brighton Collectibles is temporarily moving to the backside where AZN Jewelers used to be, across from See’s Candies in order to remodel their store. The grand re-opening will be on September 27th.
Temporary location:
