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Perma-What? the What, Why, When, Where & Who (You!) of Permaculture at Rodgers Ranch on Jan 30th in Pleasant Hill

January 25, 2016 4:30 pm

Perma-What? the What, Why, When, Where & Who (You!) of Permaculture:

Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
315 Cortsen Rd, Pleasant Hill
Saturday, January 30, 2016
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $35 (bulk discount available)

Redefine your definition and expectation of a garden and how little effort is needed to work with nature for bountiful yields. Particpants will be able to: explain what Permaculture is, understand why it addresses climate change, define your ideal garden, and begin gathering information to design your space.

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Pacific Bay Coffee Co. Closed for Remodeling until Feb 3rd in Walnut Creek

January 25, 2016 11:30 am

1495 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word that Pacific Bay Coffee Co. has closed for remodeling until February 3rd. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.

Note that a new Starbucks is planning to open diagonally across from Pacific Bay in the new Village development, so that may have encouraged them to upgrade the cafe. They will be located right next to TD Ameritrade which will be at the corner. This is the same development where California Pizza Kitchen will be relocating to.

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18|8 Men’s Hair Salon Opening Soon in Downtown Walnut Creek

January 25, 2016 8:30 am

1576 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek

Last fall we learned that the men’s hair salon 18|8 would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek, and judging by the inside it looks like they’re almost ready to open. Check out updates on their Facebook page here.

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“American Roots” California Symphony at Lesher Center on Jan 24th in Walnut Creek

January 22, 2016 4:30 pm

American Roots California Symphony:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Sunday, January 24, 2016
4:00 PM | $52 – $82

Join the California Symphony for a program that shines the light on composers with American roots. Whether born here or influenced by that early 20th-century jazzy American sound, this crop of composers and their works showcase how the United States put our stamp on the classical music cannon.
Stravinsky—Scherzo á la russe
Milhaud—Le création du monde
Bernstein—Prelude, Fugue, and Riffs
Weill—A Little Three-Penny Music
Gershwin—Rhapsody in Blue
Charlie Albright, piano

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Preview of RÊVE Bistro in Lafayette – Opening Jan 26th

January 22, 2016 11:30 am

960 Moraga Rd, Lafayette

Back in December we learned that RÊVE Bistro, a new French bistro would be opening this month in Lafayette, and I was able to get a preview of the inside before it officially opens next Tuesday, January 26th. As you can see on the outside they changed the Eiffel Tower window covering with one that uses all 16 panels in front: “A little Paris in the hood.”

The inside is cozy with a warm, casual ambiance that suits the French comfort food that will be offered, such as “authentic French onion soup, steamed mussels, steak frites, cassoulets and fricassées”. Check out the seasonal dinner menu here and drinks menu here. They will be open Tuesday – Thursday from 5:30pm – 9:30pm and Friday and Saturday from 5:30pm – 10pm. Find out about the 5-star chef Paul Magu here (scroll down a bit). I look forward to trying this place out!

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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Friday Question of the Day – How is all this Rain affecting you?

January 22, 2016 8:30 am

Photo by Flickr user ndrwfgg

Do you have an idea for a Friday Question of the Day post? If so, please shoot me an email at questions@beyondthecreek.com

With all this rain lately I’ve been staying indoors way too much so when it finally warmed up a bit and the clouds broke I walked around where I live and noticed a TON of moss growing everywhere; on the lawn, concrete, patio stones, etc. Has anyone noticed this? It’s really amazing looking! How are you coping with all this rain? Any changes you notice where you live environmentally?

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Sweet Thursday Welcomes Karen Lynch, Author of ‘Good Cop, Bad Daughter’ at Lafayette Library on Jan 21st in Lafayette

January 21, 2016 4:30 pm

Sweet Thursday Welcomes Karen Lynch, Author of ‘Good Cop, Bad Daughter’:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, January 21, 2016
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Free

Recounting the story of San Franciscos first women cops, she reflects on life with her bi-polar mother, and comes to realize her chaotic past unwittingly provided the perfect foundation for her chosen career. As she finds family and acceptance in a men’s club that never wanted her as a member, she fears she will one day face her mother, not as a daughter but as an arresting officer.
Books will be available for purchase at the event.

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Danville Brewing Co. Brewing Soon at Danville Hotel Town Center

January 21, 2016 11:30 am

Danville Hotel Town Center, Danville

A new restaurant with its own brewery, Danville Brewing Co. is “brewing soon” at the Danville Hotel Town Center on Railroad Ave. Cool how you can see the brewery tanks right inside.

From a press release:

A new restaurant concept conceived by the renowned Bridges Restaurant’s managing general partner, Randy Negi, and Alamo residents Marcus and Sara Maita, the approximately 3,700-square-foot brewery will feature gourmet burgers, hand-cut fries, salads sourced from local farms and homemade breads and rolls. Beer will be fermented on site.

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“Honey, I need to Stay Late at The Office” – Cocktail Lounge in Concord

January 21, 2016 8:30 am

What a sneaky, yet hilarious name for a cocktail lounge, “The Office”! Spotted in Concord. I can only imagine the conversations taking place based on this subterfuge.

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Fieldwork Brewing Meet-and-Greet-and-Eat at Pizza Antica on Jan 23rd in Lafayette

January 20, 2016 4:30 pm

Fieldwork Brewing Meet-and-Greet-and-Eat:

Pizza Antica
3600 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, January 23, 2016
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

At this meet-and-greet affair, enjoy casual conversation with brewers Barry Braden and Alex Tweet, while sipping some of their small-batch brews and pigging out on a porchetta sandwich. We will be featuring a rotating selection of Fieldwork’s beers throughout SF Beer Week.

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