Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, February 9th, 2019
7:30pm | $45Enjoy the St. Lawrence String Quartet, one of the leading string quartets of our time, along with three-time Grammy nominated clarinetist, Todd Palmer. The program offers an unprecedented musical, emotional, and spiritual experience with chamber music spanning four centuries. From Haydn and Beethoven, to Berger and Golijov, this unique program is not to be missed!
The Shops at Todos Santos, Concord
Last spring we learned about a new food-focused plaza being built called The Shops at Todos Santos at the corner of Salvio St. and Galindo St. in Concord and as expected, the first restaurant to open here is Chipotle, which opened yesterday. Check out their menu here.
A new exhibit at the Bedford Gallery in downtown Walnut Creek, Altered States, is on display through March 24th.
From the exhibit website:
Guest curated by Heather Marx, Altered States features artists across generations living and working along the California coast who harness natural elements or the environment to create their artwork. The artists work in a wide range of media and share a passion for creating art that is about process and reclamation. This exhibition highlights the natural cycles of our complex environment and offers patrons an opportunity to slow down and reflect on how we are all interconnected by the sun, moon, air, and tides.
Artists include: Kim Abeles, Mari Andrews, Chris Duncan, Tanja Geis, Sonja Hinrichsen, Jay McCafferty, Klea McKenna, Sam Perry and Victoria Wagner.
Photo by Aris Bernales
Diablo Ballet’s Balanchine and Beyond:
Del Valle Theatre
1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek
Friday, February 1st – Saturday, February 2nd, 2019
$39 – $47Diablo Ballet’s second program of its 25th Anniversary season features the classic masterpiece, Apollo by George Balanchine; the lyrical From Another Time by Diablo Ballet alumna and choreographer, Tina Kay Bohnstedt composed and performed by Justin Levitt; and the classical Paquita, staged by Diablo Ballet regisseur Joanna Berman and featuring the entire company in a bravura finale.
1521 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last Winter we learned that Napa-based Bounty Hunter would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Tommy Bahama used to be and as you can see in the above photo they are making lots of progress and are going to have a job fair tomorrow the 31st from 10am – 1pm at the Lesher Center. In addition to the restaurant they’ll also have a wine shop to check out. For more information on the job fair and inside renderings check out their Facebook page here.
From their Facebook page:
Enjoy local favorites like our BH Beer Can Chicken, or stop in for some of our beloved specials, like our Prime Rib. Every menu item is guaranteed to be delicious, and comes with a pairing suggestion from our astounding lineup of wines.
We’ve got over 400 highly-allocated wines on the shelves and 40 wines available by-the-glass, so you can scan the 18 page wine list on any given day and find a snapshot of truly great wines from around the world. Be sure to check our new addition of the world’s rarest and finest spirits, featuring over 40 American whiskeys available by the glass or for purchase.
“For decades, women have had two options: outdated at-home hair color, or the time and expense of a traditional salon. I created Madison Reed because I believe women deserve better than the status quo.” —Amy Errett, Founder & CEO
Madison Reed is fast + fabulous hair color with ingredients you can feel good about. At the Madison Reed Color Bar, you’ll get color matched in person and have your perfect shade applied by a professional. Your stylist can help you choose from over 45 gorgeous, multi-dimensional colors with 100% gray coverage. Madison Reed’s ammonia-free formula is full of nourishing keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract for soft, shiny, healthy-looking hair. Longer hours, Sunday appointments, easy booking, quick checkout, and self blow dry stations make it possible for you to get in and out fast. Color Bar is the hair color salon, reinvented.
For a limited time, Walnut Creek Color Bar will be offering a special welcome rate—get your first roots service for just $50 (reg. $70). To learn more or book an appointment, visit madison-reed.com/colorbar.
1532 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Plans for a new mixed-use retail/restaurant plus 30 condo unit building are well underway for a prime downtown Walnut Creek spot right between Z Gallerie and Slice House where Walnut Creek Automotive used to be. In addition to the condominiums, the four story building will include 9,000 square feet of retail space, a rooftop restaurant and two levels of underground parking. This does mean the outdoor Slice House patio will have to close. Stay tuned…
Rendering via Wood Bagot
Photo by Flickr user marthelelièvre
Permaculture: Partnering with Nature For a Better Garden:
Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
315 Cortsen Rd, Pleasant Hill
Saturday, February 2nd, 2019
9:30am – 12:00pm | $40Learn how and why permaculture works. Redefine your definition and expectation of a garden. Learn how little effort is needed to work with nature for bountiful yields.
Participants will be able to: explain what Permaculture is, understand why it addresses climate weirdness, define their ideal garden, and begin gathering information to design their space.
3576 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
A new Middle Eastern restaurant from the owners of Silk Road in Walnut Creek called Lavosh is planning on opening in Lafayette where Rustic Tavern used to be, according to Diablo Dish. I wonder if this is related to Pomegranate closing?
1341 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The tech repair shop Mobile Kangaroo is opening very soon in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their repair services here.
