Beyond the Creek

George Opens at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon

June 25, 2019 9:00 am

City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon

The pet shop George opened their fifth location recently at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their products here.

From their website:

With their fox terrier as both inspiration and focus group, and a couple of very cool designers as co-conspirators, Bobby and Lyndon went to work. (Oh, and let’s not forget the cadre of bossy, feline-fancying friends who acted as consultants). Pretty soon, there was an entire line of eye-catching accessories and baked-from-scratch treats for all manner of quadrupeds and natty gear for those who walk upright.

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Summer Sounds Outside @ Lesher Center June 27th in Walnut Creek

June 24, 2019 4:30 pm

Summer Sounds Outside @ Lesher Center:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Thursday, June 27th, 2019
5:30pm | Free

The summer’s hottest outdoor concert series in the East Bay is Summer Sounds, Outside @ Lesher Center. All concerts are FREE, but reserved tables are available for purchase – perfect for the whole family!

Chris Cain’s jazz-tinged, blues soaked guitar and deep, warm vocals have the maturity and authenticity of bluesmen many years his senior. His expressive style is the result of a lifetime of study and the relentless pursuit of music mastery. His passion and intensity are a blend of his mother’s Greek ancestry and his father’s soulful black heritage.

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Sweethoney Dessert Coming to Clayton Center in Concord

June 24, 2019 3:15 pm

Clayton Center, Concord

Thanks to everyone who sent word that Sweethoney Dessert is coming to Clayton Center in Concord next to Dunkin’. Check out their menu here.

From their website:

We continued to pride ourself in hand crafting the freshest and finest authentic Hong Kong desserts with consistency and integrity. Using high quality natural ingredients and fresh fruits that are available locally. It’s freshness and delicacy taste of nature will ensure you an unforgettable experience.

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The Flipper Room Reopens Down the Block in Concord

June 24, 2019 9:15 am

1033 Shary Cir, Concord

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the pinball parlor The Flipper Room reopened down the block in Concord. Check out their pinball lineup here and leagues page here. As someone who enjoys playing pinball I was impressed a lot by this place. The machines, a mix of both modern and vintage, are in pristine condition and you pay per game. In addition to a merchandise and snack section they also feature an impressive selection of fun prints and pinball artwork. If you enjoy pinball or have kids definitely check this place out!

More photos after the jump…

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Cinnaholic Opens Today at Shops at Todos Santos in Concord

June 21, 2019 12:00 pm

The Shops at Todos Santos, Concord

The cinnamon roll bakery Cinnaholic opened today at The Shops at Todos Santos plaza in Concord. Check out their menu here.

From their website:

Cinnaholic is the original, gourmet cinnamon roll bakery. With over 20 unique frosting flavors and a variety of fresh and decadent toppings, we’re not your typical cinnamon roll dessert shop. Visit us at our Cinnaholic Concord Downtown store to experience our award winning, handcrafted cinnamon rolls, brownies, edible cookie dough and baked cookies. We proudly cater small and large gatherings, including holiday parties, office and school events, business meetings, birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, and weddings. All our products are made with the highest quality ingredients, and are 100% vegan, dairy & lactose-free, egg-free and cholesterol-free. As seen on ABC’s hit television show, SHARK TANK!

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Question of the Day – What is your Ideal Vacation Spot?

June 21, 2019 9:45 am

With two months of summertime ahead of us I’m thinking about ideal vacation spots. If money were no object where would you go and what would you do? I’d like to visit Hawaii, Vietnam and Italy one of these days…

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NorCal Parkour Championships in Concord June 22nd – 23rd

June 20, 2019 4:45 pm

NorCal Parkour Championships:

APEX School of Movement
930 Detroit Ave Suite A, Concord
Saturday, June 22nd – Sunday, June 23rd, 2019
Spectator – $10 for 1 Day ($15 for both Days)

We’re back at it again with another top notch event to test your SKILL, SPEED, and STYLE at The NorCal Parkour Championships!

Each event will feature design input from Sqvadron Athletics and SPL officials to ensure the events meet all our athletic tastes within the broad spectrum of parkour movement.

Come through and take your pick of any one, or all of these great events and put your movement to the test!

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Mural of the Day

June 20, 2019 9:15 am

I believe this Philz Coffee mural replaced the Marie Callender mural near the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and S. California Blvd. in Walnut Creek. The ladder at the end almost looks real from this viewpoint!

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“Take a Book, Leave a Book” Lending Library Spotted in Downtown Walnut Creek

June 19, 2019 8:45 am

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the first “Take a Book, Leave a Book” lending library has made it to the urban downtown Walnut Creek area next to Vineyard Vines on N. Main St. under the Bicycle Watchers bike rack created by local artist Joe Bologna. The developer is partnering with the Walnut Creek Library Foundation who will assist with keeping books stocked if necessary.

What a great idea, I don’t think I’ve ever seen one of these lending libraries in an urban area before!

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Julia Flynn Siler, Author of The White Devil’s Daughters at Lafayette Library June 20th

June 18, 2019 4:30 pm

Julia Flynn Siler, Author of The White Devil’s Daughters:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, June 20th, 2019
7:00 – 8:30pm | Free

Veteran journalist and New York Times best-selling author Julia Flynn Siler’s revelatory history, The White Devil’s Daughters, chronicles the trafficking of young Asian girls that flourished in San Francisco during the first hundred years of Chinese immigration (1848-1943), as well as the “safe house” that became a refuge for those seeking their freedom.

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