Second Saturday Spotlight at Public Services’ Corporation Yard in Walnut Creek on Mar. 9th

Public Services’ Corporation Yard
511 Lawrence Way, Walnut Creek
Saturday, March 9th, 2013
9:00am – 10:30am | Free

Public Services keeps Walnut Creek running smoothly, but much of their work is done behind the scenes. The March “Second Saturday Spotlight” takes a trip to the Public Services’ Corporation Yard to meet the people and see the equipment and vehicles that take care of the City’s parks, open space, streets and more. They even customize WCPD police cars! Learn more when the “Second Saturday Spotlight” shines on Public Services, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 9. Pre-registration is requested and available by clicking here.

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La Boulange Bakery Debuts at Starbucks in Walnut Creek

March 5, 2013 11:30 am

While walking by Starbucks in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek over the weekend I noticed this La Boulange sign on the Starbucks door. Looks like Starbucks is finally trying to offer higher quality bakery items in their stores. Has anyone tried Boulange items at Starbucks yet? How are they?

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Car of the Day (Grill Edition)

March 5, 2013 10:00 am

That’s a cool looking grill if I do say so myself. Maserati spotted, where else but in front of Nordstrom.

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Kinsley James Couture Bridal Opens in Downtown Walnut Creek

March 4, 2013 8:30 am

Lots of bridal store action happening in Walnut Creek lately with the bridal boutique Kinsley James Couture Bridal opening up over the weekend. Located at 1623 Mt. Diablo Blvd. around the corner from the Century movie theater, they have a spacious and contemporary interior which looks amazing. You can check out their Facebook page here.

Check out the sweet interior:

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New Exhibit – Peaceable Kingdom: Animals, Real and Imagined at Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek Mar. 3rd – May 19th

March 1, 2013 4:30 pm

Brett Kern, Inflatable Dinosaur Series: Tyrannosaurus Rex, 2013, ceramic.

Peaceable Kingdom: Animals, Real and Imagined

Bedford Gallery
1601 Civic Dr. Walnut Creek
March 3rd – May 19th, 2013
$5 | FREE first Tuesdays of the month

A juried show devoted to investigating our storied and rich relationship with the animal world,Peaceable Kingdom will invite prominent curators to assemble a collection of innovative and appealing works by national artists. This exhibition will explore the presence of animals in the visual arts, and how they appear as metaphors, totems, objects of fear, and sources of emotional attachment and affection. The history of human and animal interaction is filled with tales of failed domestication, unusual friendships, and fearsome predators. Human fascination with the animal kingdom has run the gamut from emotional connection, to economic exploitation, and even scientific curiosity. Throughout all of these interactions, however, the sense of wonder we feel when we encounter animal life has been an enduring theme that has informed their continued and abiding presence in the visual arts. This juried exhibition will encourage artists to meditate on these complex and diverse relationships, addressing such issues as antagonism, admiration, attachment, and even the politically charged issue of animal rights.

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The Case of the Missing Neiman Marcus Wind Fins

March 1, 2013 11:30 am

One of the unique parts of the Walnut Creek Neiman Marcus store was the wind fins in front which would swing back and forth with the wind. Some loved them, others hated them, but now they are gone. However, according to an employee I spoke with they were falling off so they were taken down to fix.They should be back in four months.

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Blu 42 Sports Lounge Opening Today in Walnut Creek

March 1, 2013 8:30 am

Back in January the Walnut Creek night club Vice Ultra Lounge closed after a contentious existence culminating with a sarcastic YouTube video by owner Matt DeLima thanking the city for their ‘help’ through the years. Now, DeLima is back at the same location with a new sports (& coffee) lounge concept called Blu 42. With a full liquor license and breakfast, lunch and dinner menus available, it’s possible to enjoy the game while watching one of the numerous widescreen TVs hanging around the lounge area. Thanks to a reader for letting me know about this.

The back part of the lounge will offer dancing at the end of April. Blu 42 will be open every day until 11pm and in April they are scheduled to be open until 2am. With a full liquor license and dancing you might be tempted to call it part night club, part sports lounge but Blu 42 wants to stay away from that word so call it a dance lounge, call it a night life establishment but remember, it’s not a night club. 😉

Check out their breakfast menu (click to enlarge):

This is part of the sports lounge area:

Blu 42 is located at 1251 Arroyo Way in Walnut Creek between Civic Drive and N. Broadway.

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Diablo Ballet Premiers Crowdsourced Web Ballet Mar. 1st & 2nd

February 28, 2013 4:30 pm

Dancers Hiromi Yamazaki & Robert Dekkers – credit Ashraf

Diablo Crowdsourced Web Ballet:
Shadelands Arts Center Auditorium
111 N. Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek
Friday, March 1st & Saturday, March 2nd, 2013
8:00pm (Fri), 2:00pm & 8:00pm (Sat) | $38 evening, $29 matinee

Diablo Ballet of Walnut Creek, CA premiers the world’s first ballet created via suggestions from the internet this weekend (March 1st & 2nd).

The Web Ballet has been created from various suggestions submitted from all over the world to the Diablo Ballet’s Twitter and Facebook pages.

Over 132 ideas were sent in from the United States and international locations such as Australia, Japan, Scotland, Russia, Sweden, Japan, and Trinidad & Tobago among others. Choreographer Robert Dekkers reviewed the ideas and selected seven that have been incorporated into the work, entitled Flight of the Dodo, which premieres this Friday and Saturday in Walnut Creek, CA.

Read the rest after the jump

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Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Signage Goes Up in Walnut Creek

February 28, 2013 11:30 am

Some more progress at Ike’s as their signage is now up in downtown Walnut Creek near The Cheesecake factory. We’ve been patiently waiting until they open up. Can’t wait to try this place out!

Just read this on Ike’s Facebook page:

Want Ike’s coupons emailed to you (almost) every month? Also, get a FREE sandwich coupon emailed to you on your birthday! Join our E-preciation Club for free HERE: https://secure.murgent.com/emopt/index.php?id=5580
♥ + Sandwiches + Appreciation,
Ike Shehadeh

Ike’s is expanding like crazy with a new location opening in Los Angeles as well.

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Canvas and Cabernet Interior Update

February 28, 2013 8:30 am

Canvas and Cabernet, a new paint and sip art studio that serves alcoholic beverages in downtown Walnut Creek has a cool looking wood logo hand-carved from an antique blade displayed in their bar area. Note the various beverages available in the foreground. The place is looking better and better every time I drop by.

Check out their schedule here. Canvas and Cabernet is located at 1421 Locust Street in Walnut Creek.

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