Beyond the Creek

Century 14 Theater
1201 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Friday, May 20th, 2016 – Sunday, May 22nd, 2016

This year we celebrate as SHORT FILMS, TAKE FLIGHT with films that will lift you up and take you well beyond your imagination. These World Class Short Films offer up something for everyone with thought provoking documentaries and dramatic shorts, world cinema selections from over 15 countries, comedy shorts, entertaining science-fiction / horror selections that are guaranteed to dazzle and so much more.

Now in our 4th amazing year, we are preparing the biggest and brightest event ever, with more films than the previous year, additional screening blocks and mixers.

Please join us for one of the best celebrations of creative arts in the Bay Area. Mix and mingle with actors, filmmakers and a receptive audience at the Century Theater in the heart of Downtown Walnut Creek. With over 12 individual (90 min) blocks of masterful filmmaking all you need is popcorn and a soft drink.

Welcome to the online home of the Walnut Creek International Short Film Festival.

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Urban Plates Opens in Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

May 16, 2016 11:30 am

Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

The wait is over as “farm to plate” restaurant Urban Plates opens in the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center on Crescent Dr. I was looking forward to trying this place out yesterday but even though the sign out front says “Now Open” they were closed. However, someone working there indicated they’ll be open today. In addition to healthy dining choices they also offer wine and local craft beer as well. The new outdoor patios with heat lamps look great. Check out the photos of the inside and patios after the jump. Check out their menu here.

Has anyone tried this place yet? What dishes do you recommend?

More photos after the jump…

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Resveralife Opens in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

May 16, 2016 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Last month we learned about a new healthy lifestyle shop coming to Broadway Plaza called Resveralife and they have now opened where Aveda used to be. Check out their website here.

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Art on the Main in Downtown Walnut Creek on May 14th & May 15th

May 13, 2016 4:30 pm

Art on the Main:

Downtown Walnut Creek
Between Civic Dr. & Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 14th, 2016 – Sunday, May 15th, 2016

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Food Court Reopens in Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord

May 13, 2016 11:30 am

Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord

While you’re waiting for Round 1 Bowling & Entertainment to open in Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord check out the newly reopened food court. There is plenty of seating available as you can see in the photo below and the following food options are available:

Charly’s Philly Steaks
Chicken Connection
Pizza Studio
Suki Hana
Surf City Squeeze
Yeung’s Lotus Express

Photos of the restaurant signage after the jump…

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Friday Question of the Day – Should School Start Later?

May 13, 2016 8:30 am

Next school year school will start 40 minutes later at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School in Moraga. Instead of a 7:50am start time school will begin at 8:30am. That means for those taking an extra period school will end close to 4pm. Considering how kids need more sleep is this a good idea or will the later end time cause havoc for extra curricular activities?

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Butterfly Walk at Mt. Diablo State Park on May 14th

May 12, 2016 4:30 pm

Butterfly Walk:

Mitchell Canyon Visitors Center and Trailhead
Mt. Diablo State Park, Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 14th, 2016
10:00am – 1:00pm | $6 (per car – exact change)

Join David Morris on a one mile, three hour walk up Mitchell Canyon to Red Road looking for butterflies and wildflowers, returning via Globe Lilly Trail. With luck, walkers should see up to 12 different butterflies, including Common Ringlet, Mylitta Crescent, various Blues, Checkerspots and Swallowtails. Dress in layers and bring a lunch or snacks, liquids and binoculars. Be prepared for mud, ticks and poison oak. Steady rain cancels.

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Swig Series Dinner – Corners Tavern + Altamont Beer Works in Walnut Creek on May 15th

May 12, 2016 2:00 pm

Via Corners Tavern Facebook

From an email:

Have you joined us for one of our Swig Series dinners yet?

Our second dinner of the season is coming up soon and you won’t want to miss it! We’ve partnered with Altamont Beer Works from Livermore and will be offering a special four-course menu of paired dishes from Chef Adam Carpenter.

Sunday, May 15, 2016 — 6pm

Appetizers:
Tavern grilled cheese
Salt cod corn dog
Crab and corn fritter
Chef selection table snacks
Undersized iPA Session Ale

1st course
Local Asparagus, 60 minute egg, chorizo vinaigrette, county line greens
Undersized iPA Session Ale

2nd course
Crispy Tuna “Fish and Chips,” tempura tuna, purple potatoes, piquillo aioli
Rich Mahogany American Red Ale

3rd course
Grilled Quail, corn polenta cake, coriander crust, maple glaze
Hop Arsenal IPA (seasonal new release)

4th course
“Baked Livermore”
Almond Cake, house made vanilla ice cream, blueberry jus
Berry White Summer wheat/cream ale

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Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen & Coffee Bar Opening May 16th in Lafayette

May 12, 2016 11:30 am

Park Plaza, Lafayette

The wait is almost over as Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen & Coffee Bar is opening this Monday, May 16th in Lafayette in the newly redeveloped Park Plaza according to Diablo Dish, and will be “open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, offering hand-roasted coffee and New American comfort food made with local, organic ingredients.” Check out their Danville morning menu here, lunch menu here, dinner menu here, and beverage menu here. I know where I going for brunch!

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T-Mobile Opening Soon at Agora at South Main in Walnut Creek

May 12, 2016 8:30 am

Agora at South Main

Earlier this week we learned that Starbucks opened at the Agora apartment complex and T-Mobile will opening soon around the corner. Thanks to a reader for sending word.

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