Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Johnny Was, the women’s fashion clothing store that we learned last spring would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek is now open. Check out their new arrivals here, and find out more about the company here. If you sign up for their mailing list you can get “20% off your next purchase” according to a popup that appeared on their website.
Glimpse of Tibet Painting Workshop:
ACCI Gallery
1652 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
Sunday, November 18th, 2018
12:00 – 5:00pm | $250This workshop teaches you how to create a Painting of a Buddha according to the principles of ancient Tibetan iconometry.
This is a great opportunity to create your own artwork to decorate your home, according to your preferred colors and the interior design of your space. The painting of a Buddha will be a combination of the Tibetan traditional method and modern free style, resulting in a uniquely beautiful Contemporary Tibetan Art piece that you will create with us.
Last weekend as I wandered around town I noticed some people wearing dust masks trying to protect themselves from the smoky environment due to Camp Fire, the most destructive wildfire in California history. On the other hand I saw others, some walking with their children, as if it were a typical weekend shopping day. Every day since then has become progressively worse with many schools closed and events cancelled today. I came down with a cold this week but can’t tell if my coughing is from the cold or from the environment. It does seem really bad outside, right?
How are you coping with all this smoke? Do you wear a mask outside? If so, is it the recommended N95 type? Try to stay indoors more? (I read that many indoor places don’t provide much protection either!) Is this going to become more common in the future?
Broadway Plaza
Sunday, November 18th, 2018
11:00am – 5:00pm | FreeCome shop 20+ local artists (jewelers, candles, organic body, home goods, apparel, artwork, glass, succulents) while listening to live music out in the Plaza and then enjoy spirits and bites (in our new store at 1254 Broadway Plaza)
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The mattress company Tempur-Pedic is opening a showroom at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek.
From their website:
It’s Like No Other Mattress. That’s because TEMPUR® material is not typical memory foam. Our proprietary formulation changed the way the world sleeps. TEMPUR material responds to your body’s temperature, weight and shape for truly personalized comfort and support. As it conforms to your body, TEMPUR material minimizes pressure points that keep you awake. TEMPUR® material dramatically reduces motion transfer so your sleep partner’s movement won’t disturb you.
As a local business, you may not have access to professional designers but please take care in choosing the fonts to be used on your signage, mailings, merchandise etc. If you’re considering using the Papyrus (or Comic Sans) font, please view this video a few times before making a decision…
Christine O’Brien: Crave: A Memoir of Food and Longing:
Rakestraw Books
3 Railroad Ave, Danville
Thursday, November 15th, 2018
7:00pm | FreeChristine O’Brien’s memoir, Crave: A Memoir of Food and Longing, is one of the most buzzed about of the Fall season. Please call us at 925-837-7337 to make your free reservation for this event.
Lafayette Mercantile
In September we learned that Philz Coffee would be opening Thanksgiving week at the Lafayette Mercantile and their signage is now up and will be definitively opening next week on November 19th. Check out their store menu here. Are you ready to try their Mint Mojito iced coffee?
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
The women’s clothing boutique Harper Greer “Curvy Style for Every Woman” has relocated to La Fiesta Square in Lafayette and is now open. Check out their online catalog here.
