Beyond the Creek

YOGASMOGA Coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek by Year’s End

September 16, 2015 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word that yet another activewear shop, New York-based Yogasmoga, is coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek by year’s end. For a summary of the Broadway Plaza stores (including numerous activewear ones) opening around November 20th, check out this post from last month.

From their website:

Honoring the tenets of Yoga, we aspire to create world-class products. Growing up in the Himalayas, the birthplace & capital of Yoga, our founders instinctively infuse the timeless principles, spirit and practice of Yoga into everything we do. From our
cosmopolitan aesthetic, to our product technology, right down to creating our very own way to give back, we’ve meticulously designed every part of the whole, one breath at a time.

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Mountain Shadow Film Society Short Film Competition on Sept. 18th and Sept. 19th in Walnut Creek

September 15, 2015 4:30 pm

Mountain Shadow Film Society Short Film Competition:

Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 18th, 2015, Saturday, September 19th, 2015
7:30pm | $12

Our September show will feature seven Short Films that have been selected by our own 12-member Jury. Categories for these seven great shorts include documentary, narrative, comedy and animated. All films have been completed within the last 18 months. The seven finalists will present theeir films in person and engage the audience with Q&A. Audiences will vote for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, and cash awards ($1,000, $500 & $250) will be presented at the end of the competition at the Saturday show! (We’ll post the YouTube video of the presentation on our website for those who won’t be able to attend the show.) A Reception will follow each evening’s screening where audience members can engage the filmmakers in person. Each attendee will receive a complimentary, specially-designed ‘souvenir’ poster of this event. It’ll be a great show, and the first show of what we anticipate will be a great annual Mountain Shadow event!

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La Boulange Cafes Close for Good in Walnut Creek and Lafayette

September 15, 2015 11:30 am

Walnut Creek

In June we learned that Starbucks would be shuttering all La Boulange cafes in September and sure enough, as you can see in the photos, both the Lafayette and Walnut Creek locations are gone. What cafe would you like to see open up here?

Lafayette

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1727 Lacassie Condos for Sale in Downtown Walnut Creek

September 15, 2015 8:30 am

1727 Lacassie Ave, Walnut Creek

Right around the corner from 1756 Cole condos is another condominium complex called 1727 lacassie featuring 12 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartments. Check out their building features here, and pricing here, which ranges from $925k to $1.195 million for a top floor spot.

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Poopology at Ygnacio Valley Library in Walnut Creek on Sept. 21st

September 14, 2015 4:30 pm

Photo by Flickr user myfwcmedia

Poopology:

Ygnacio Valley Library
2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek
Monday, September 21st, 2015
4:00pm – 5:00pm | Free

Join naturalist Ashley from East Bay Regional Park District and learn about what the scat of wild animals can tell us. The program is especially for school-age children K-5th grade.

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Pressed Juicery Opens in Downtown Walnut Creek

September 14, 2015 11:30 am

1179A Locust St, Walnut Creek

Last month we learned that Pressed Juicery would be opening where Pinkberry used to be in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St. and they have now opened. Intriguingly, in addition to cold-pressed drinks, they also offer a frozen yogurt-esque/soft serve sorbet-esque option called FREEZE. Note that although it looks like frozen yogurt, it’s NOT frozen yogurt as it only uses the same ingredients in their cold-pressed drinks, no dairy and no added sugar. Thankfully they offer samples of any of their drinks and freeze flavors. I was doubtful about their freeze but I tried the vanilla and chocolate flavors and it was delicious! I ordered a vanilla freeze (see photo below). It comes with two toppings. I tried chocolate gogi berries and blueberries which was quite refreshing. Check out their drinks menu here and here, freeze menu here and freeze toppings menu here.

It’s unfortunate they removed the outdoor seating that Pinkberry had. I thought maybe that would be added later but the server mentioned that Pressed Juicery doesn’t offer any seating by design. Maybe it’s healthier drinking/eating while standing?

Vanilla freeze:

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Monaluna Opening this Wednesday in Walnut Creek

September 14, 2015 8:30 am

2061 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

Last spring we learned that the organic fabric shop Monaluna would be opening on Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Walnut Creek and they will be opening this Wednesday, September 15th. I had a chance to get a preview of the inside and it looks amazing (don’t miss photos of the inside after the jump). In addition to their organic fabrics they also offer clothing from various designers based on Monaluna fabrics as well as jewelry, such as Sägen from Sweden, made from recycled porcelain, greeting cards and other hand-picked items (see some examples after the jump). Check out updates on their Facebook page here. I’ll be back for sure.

Plenty more photos of the inside after the jump….

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Jack Williams at Mighty Fine Guitars this Evening in Lafayette

September 11, 2015 4:30 pm

Jack Williams at Mighty Fine Guitars:

Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
Friday, September 11th, 2015
8:00pm | $15 – $20 suggested

“…. his artistry… is nothing short of amazing. Dazzling picking, expressive voice, unique and interesting songs. He is a showman in the best sense of the word and just wowed our audience. I think they would have followed him anywhere.”
– Rich Warren, WFMT “Midnight Special”, Chicago IL

If there is anyone not familiar with Jack’s incredible songwriting and prodigious performance skills,
my sympathies to you. A Jack Williams show is a slam-dunk win-win-win for all. One of the most enlightened and entertaining performers I’ve ever encountered.”
– Dave Humpreys, Two Way Street Coffeehouse in Downers Grove IL

This will be a pass-the-hat party with a Suggested Donation of $15 – $20 per person.

No RSVP required. No babes in arms, please. Spread the word. BYOB.

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Sculpture of the Day

September 11, 2015 11:30 am

Cool elephant sculpture spotted in Blackhawk Plaza in front of the Blackhawk Automotive Museum.

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Friday Question of the Day – What is your Favorite Musical Artist/Band?

September 11, 2015 8:30 am

Having signed up for Apple Music recently I find myself listening to way more music, especially artists and groups I’ve passed over previously, like The White Stripes, Harry Nilson, The Clash, Marvin Gaye and more. What is your favorite musical artist or band right now?

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