Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the clothing store Marine Layer is coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here and find out more about their story here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that the stationery store Papyrus is closing at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and all other locations as well with liquidation sales underway. I noticed 20% sales at the Broadway Plaza location. Find out more from this article on Retail Dive.
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Check out the renovation to expand the outdoor plaza at the Lesher Center for the Arts in downtown Walnut Creek. Click here for a preview of what it’s going to look like.
This is behind where Urban Alley used to be in downtown Walnut Creek. The signage says, “Dia Y Noche”. Anyone know what this is going to be?
A new exhibit at the Bedford Gallery in downtown Walnut Creek, The Great Wave: Contemporary Art About The Ocean, is on display through March 22nd.
From the exhibit website:
Artists through the ages have looked to the ocean in all its majesty and terror for clues about the planet’s future. This group exhibition features contemporary artists who live near the coast, and whose work immerses us in a watery drama. Organized by longtime Bay Area curator Ann Trinca, this show finds inspiration in the work of Japanese ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai’s ubiquitous woodblock print The Great Wave. The Great Wave is recognizable across cultures as a symbol of the unpredictable power of the ocean. Using this historic piece as a jumping off point, the artists in the exhibition explore the ocean as a source of mystery and strength.
Contra Costa Oncology Blood Drive:
Contra Costa Oncology
500 Lennon Ln, Walnut Creek
Friday, January 24th, 2020
10:00am – 4:00pmAdvance sign-ups are required! We need 15 more sign-ups by this Friday! Contra Costa Oncology is partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive. We’re bringing out the big bus before the big game :). Anyone who donates will automatically be entered for a drawing for a $100 Best Buy gift card!
Sign up for your time slot: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
Enter sponsor code: CCO
1201 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
The women’s clothing store Talbots is relocating down the block where Uniqlo used to be according to Walnut Creek Magazine. Look for this to happen by year-end.
1902 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who emailed that Pier 1 Imports will be closing in Walnut Creek. They’ll be closing towards the end of April and this is just one of over 400 stores closing around the country, almost half their total stores, due to the challenging retail environment.
1231 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in 2011 when the San Francisco Giants Dugout store opened in downtown Walnut Creek, they had won the World Series the year before, and would go on to win the World Series the following year. The last few years have not been as rewarding with losing seasons the last three years so it’s not surprising they closed last week. Thanks to all who emailed me about this.
1500 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
A new, locally-owned stationery and gift boutique called Write That Down opened recently in Walnut Creek right next to Pancoast Pizza. In addition to shopping, they also plan on hosting events such as flower arranging, calligraphy and more. Sign up for the flower arranging class here and find out more about the grand opening party on January 11th here. Thanks to all who emailed me about this.
From their website:
A locally-owned modern stationery boutique featuring a curated selection of greeting cards, stationery and gifts for all ages located in downtown Walnut Creek, California.
