Beyond the Creek

Big Room Theater at Lamorinda Music
81 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Friday, November 20, 2015
8:00 PM | $10

A comic explosion of hysterical scenes and outrageous characters all based on the real-life stories of a real, live person. On November 20th, our very special guest storyteller is local publicist, stage director, and author Gary Carr. At this gala performance of Spontaneous Combustion, Gary will top off the evening by reading a selection from his new book The Girl Who Founded Nebraska and Other Stories. His reading will be followed by a reception and book signing. Please join us as we celebrate the life and work of Gary Carr.

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Walnut Creek on Ice Opens at Civic Park for New Season

November 17, 2015 11:30 am

1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek on Ice has opened for a new season in downtown Walnut Creek in Civic Park. Check out their schedule and pricing here. They are open through January 18th. Who’s planning to go this year?

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L’Occitane en Provence Re-Opening in Broadway Plaza on Nov. 20th in Walnut Creek

November 17, 2015 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

In June we learned that the fragrance shop L’Occitane en Provence would be relocating to the new Broadway Plaza development in downtown Walnut Creek and they are set to open in this new location this Friday, November 20th. According to an employee, the first 100 people will get a gift with purchase and everything will be 15% off. Check them out at the corner of the new development near Macy’s.

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Science Cafe: Is Anybody Out There? at Lafayette Library on Nov. 17th

November 16, 2015 4:30 pm

Science Cafe: Is Anybody Out There?:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Tuesday, November 17th, 2015
7:00pm – 8:30pm | $10

Science Cafe Presents: Is Anybody Out There: the search for ET with help from eight million volunteers, with speaker Dan Werthimer, University of California, Berkeley.

What is the possibility of other life in the universe and can we detect radio and optical signals from other civilizations? Berkeley’s SETI@home project analyzes data from the world’s largest radio telescope using desktop computers from millions of volunteers. These volunteers have the small but captivating possibility their computer will detect the first signal from a civilization beyond Earth.

Dan Werthimer is principal investigator of SETI@home and several radio and optical SETI programs at the University of California, Berkeley. Werthimer also directs the Center for Astronomy Signal Processing and Electronics Research (CASPER), and is associate director of the Berkeley Wireless Research Center (BWRC).

$5 current donors. $10 general admission, payable at the door.

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McCovey’s Baseball Bat Door Handles Finally get Removed in Walnut Creek

November 16, 2015 11:30 am

1444 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek

Not sure what’s going on at the former McCovey’s baseball themed restaurant in downtown Walnut Creek but the cool baseball bat door handles have finally been removed. Last month we learned that a For Lease sign appeared on the door indicating that maybe Slater’s 50/50 was no longer coming but although the For Lease is missing on the doors I do see them on the side windows.

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The Landing Breaks Ground in Downtown Walnut Creek

November 16, 2015 8:30 am

1800 Lacassie Ave, Walnut Creek renderings courtesy BHV CenterStreet Properties

A new rental development called The Landing is breaking ground in downtown Walnut Creek near the BART station. Check out the renderings below; the website is here.

From a press release:

“The project, called The Landing, at 1800 Lacassie Avenue, consists of 178 studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments wrapped in contemporary styling and capped off with multiple rooftop decks with Mt. Diablo views. Amenities include a sky-deck yoga studio, roof-top garden, an outdoor movie theater, outdoor barbecue and dining area, indoor-outdoor fire pit lounge, and resort pool and cabanas.

The Landing also plans to be pet-friendly. A pet spa will provide private grooming facilities for residents’ four-legged companions.

Inside, The Landing’s 35 studio, 110 one-bedroom and 33 two-bedroom units will feature quartz countertops, designer cabinetry, mosaic backsplash, high-end stainless steel appliance packages, in some cases with wine fridges, plus plank-style floorings throughout and walk-in closets.”

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Hello Gorgeous! A Live Tribute to Barbra Streisand at Lesher Center on Nov. 15th in Walnut Creek

November 13, 2015 4:30 pm

Hello Gorgeous! A Live Tribute to Barbra Streisand:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Sunday, November 15th, 2015
3:00pm | $45

Actress/Singer Rebecca Clark becomes Barbra Streisand in this live one-woman musical delivering all the greatest hits of this legendary singer performed live with no sync or voice track!

Through live singing and comedic dialogue, along with playful crowd interaction, Clark captures the character and heart of Streisand, recounting her amazing journey through stage, television and film.

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New Macy’s Window Visible at Broadway Plaza

November 13, 2015 11:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Last spring we learned about the giant Macy’s window at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, and as Broadway Plaza’s newly redeveloped section is set to reopen in a week it’s now fully functioning. 12 out of the 21 panes are not clear but it makes for a nice design element.

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Question of the Day – Do you Play a Musical Instrument?

November 13, 2015 8:30 am

Photo by Flickr user Raymond

Having kids that play musical instruments has enticed me into wanting to play something so I decided to get a basic Epiphone acoustic guitar. Quite a difference from the trombone I used to play back in school. I’m checking out YouTube videos and have learned how to tune it and am trying to figure out the chords. Not sure about using a pick or not. It’s a fun diversion from life’s hectic grind.

Do you play a musical instrument? If so, what do you play? If not, did you play one in school?

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Walnut Creek Turkey Trot Race on Nov. 26th

November 12, 2015 4:30 pm

Walnut Creek Turkey Trot Race:

Civic Park
1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Thursday, November 26th, 2015
8:00am – 11:00am | $40

The Forma Gym Walnut Creek Turkey Trot is an annual 5K/10K event taking place on Thanksgiving Morning.

The Walnut Creek Turkey Trot is a fundraiser for Walnut Creek schools through WCEF (Walnut Creek Education Foundation) and P.E.A.K. The Food Bank and Wellness City Challenge

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