1529 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Earlier this month we saw the progress of Oke Poke in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out their menu here.
Wells Fargo recently closed their location at Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Moraga Rd. in Lafayette and will also be closing in Moraga West Berkeley this March. According to this CNN Money article, the closures are, “a reflection of Americans’ preference for online and mobile banking these days.” Considering how convenient online banking (even check deposits) has become, I’m not at all surprised by this.
Update: The Moraga branch is not closing. The West Berkeley Business Center is closing in March.
Photo courtesy Performing Academy
1948 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill
Performing Academy (previously known as Lamorinda Theatre Academy) recently opened a third location in the old Fire House in Pleasant Hill on Oak Park Blvd. previously owned by Diablo Theatre Co. Find out more about Performing Academy and the owners here.
From a PR:
Lamorinda Theatre Academy (LTA), answering strong demand for additional classes and performance space to keep up with increasing student interest, announced plans to expand in Pleasant Hill by opening its third academy to be located at 1948 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. The space, referred to in the community as the “Fire House,” was previously owned and operated by Diablo Theatre Company (DTC), formerly known as Diablo Light Opera Company (DLOC).
LTA’s Co-Founders and Artistic Directors, Rena Wilson and Renee DeWeese, are thrilled to be expanding their organization with a third location, and in a space that holds significant meaning for both of them. “It is here where we first became friends, artists, teachers, and managers,” DeWeese notes. “We would not be where we are today without this building and the team that came before us.”
Support for this acquisition is found all around. “The purchase process was extremely collaborative and smooth thanks to the hard work of DTC board members’ Stacey Sutter and Sherry Dorfman,” says Wilson. “DLOC founders and board members were happy the building would remain in the arts and felt they were ‘keeping it in the family’ with our ownership.”
The unique 5,100 square foot facility, named Diablo Performing Academy (DPA), will feature a collaborative artistic space – including a full costume shop – for artists to build sets, rent costumes, design props, hold classes, and rehearse for performances. The site is currently available for renters, and performance classes for DPA will begin January 2, 2018, joining the curriculum for their existing locations in Lafayette and Castro Valley.
Photo courtesy Performing Academy
Photo by Flickr user icanchangethisright
The new tax plan that just passed the Republican Congress will mostly go into effect next month but there may be things that can be done before year-end to put people in a better position for next year. Do you plan on doing anything such as paying state/local/federal taxes in advance?
Thanks to a reader for pointing out a video as seen in this KRON4 article about a woman appearing to get angry at a Starbucks customers for speaking Korean:
It is really sad this kind of behavior still happens and still happens here. Simply put it is unacceptable and inappropriate behavior. Apparently she thinks it is ok to behave that way in our community. Not a great representation of Walnut Creek.
Apparently it took place on “North California near Target”. Note: the above photo is from a different Walnut Creek Starbucks.
1639 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Portland-based haircut Bishops Cuts & Color, a haircut and coloring salon is opening their 19th shop in downtown Walnut Creek across from the Lyric apartment complex. Check out their services here.
From a Craigslist help wanted ad:
Bishops offers on-demand, on-trend hair care at affordable prices with street style aesthetic. Our edgy identity and spirited brand culture helped set us apart 15 years ago, and continues to do so today. Clients are taken on a walk-in only basis and choose from an a-la-carte menu of services ranging from beard trims, buzz cuts and color services.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, January 6th, 2018
6:00 – 7:00pm | $17.75At Lindsay Wildlife, we’re making white sharks great again! Join us and Dr. John McCosker, who literally wrote the book on Great White Sharks. McCosker, coauthor of Great White Shark and a consistent presence in Discovery Channel shark documentaries, will present on the threats to sharks and what we can do to help preserve the future of marine life.
Spotted the Bullman with Bulldog, at Christmastime in downtown Walnut Creek at the corner of Mt Diablo Blvd. and N. Main St.
1201 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
In April we learned that a Golden State Warriors Team Store would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek and although still a popup, more permanent signage is visible and they will be open through 2018.
