Grammy Award Winner Ed Gerhard:
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
Saturday, August 22nd, 2015
8:00pm | $25Seats still available 4 Ed Gerhard at Mighty Fine Guitars, but they’re going fast. “Don’t come crying to me, etc.”
Grammy Award Winner Ed Gerhard:
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
Saturday, August 22nd, 2015
8:00pm | $25Seats still available 4 Ed Gerhard at Mighty Fine Guitars, but they’re going fast. “Don’t come crying to me, etc.”
1 Camino Sobrante, Orinda
The Chinese/Japanese restaurant Niwa has temporarily closed in Orinda for remodeling and is planning to reopen sometime in late August. Check out their menu here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The latest retail store to come to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek is Pandora Jewelry. It looks like it will be located off the side walkway near Macy’s. As you can see in the above photo, the street “will be narrowed and paved to add to the European-style, pedestrian appeal” according to their Facebook page. Look for a November opening for the initial Broadway Plaza phase.
From their Facebook page:
PANDORA designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished and modern jewellery made from genuine metals at affordable prices. PANDORA jewellery is sold in more than 90 countries on six continents through approximately 9,600 points of sale, including more than 1,400 concept stores.
Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, PANDORA employs more than 12,400 people worldwide of whom approximately 8,600 are located in Gemopolis, Thailand, where the company manufactures its jewellery.
Photo by Flickr user mozzercork
San Pablo Reservoir
540 Old San Pablo Dam Rd, Orinda
Saturday, August 22nd, 2015
10:00am – 3:00pm | $20 (per car)Hundreds of people will come together at the San Pablo Reservoir to experience a rowing regatta. Whether a spectator or a rower, the experience is sure to be memorable. Food and entertainment will also add to the fun and festive atmosphere.
The Day will provide a rare opportunity to interact with Olympic athletes and national/ international rowing champions. In addition, members of the U.S. Olympic Synchronized Swimming Team will be rowing at the event.
Be a part of one of the most important community efforts in Lamorinda supporting local non-profit programs.
Walnut Creek farmers market, Locust St.
Yesterday we saw the progress on Pressed Juicery coming to downtown Walnut Creek and over the weekend as I was checking out the Walnut Creek farmers market near Target I noticed a relatively new booth called WholeHearted Juice Co. selling their organic juices. They are based in Sacramento and recently opened their first physical location in Midtown Sacramento. Check out their juice menu here. In addition to a cleansing subscription service, you can also purchase one bottle for $10 plus $1 for a glass bottle deposit. I tried Fennomenal (Cucumber, Celery, Fennel, Apple, Lime, Ginger) and it was delicious.
From their website:
There is juice… and then there is WholeHearted Cold-Pressed Juice! Our raw juice blends are 100% organic and the produce we use is local. There are nearly 6lbs of organic goodness pressed into each 16oz. bottle – and we never water it down! We see ourselves as alchemists – each of our juice, nut and coffee (yes! coffee!!) blends are carefully mixed and balanced to be nutritious and enjoyable for the palette!
We always bottle in glass, NEVER plastic! Two main reasons: Plastic contains petrochemicals that leach into the liquid (the juice you are drinking!!) and plastic is wasteful, and bad for the environment. We take a deposit for each glass bottle, encouraging our customers to return them for reuse! Less waste, better health! (We have an extensive 3-part sanitation process that all returned bottles go through before reuse!)
3380 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville
Soo Dance Company & Academy has relocated to Blackhawk Plaza in Danville in a great spot next to the Blackhawk Museum. They offer classes to people of all ages, including adults. Check out their classes here.
Rodgers Ranch
315 Cortsen Rd, Pleasant Hill
Thursday, August 20th, 2015
10:00am – 12:00pm | $20Herbs have been around since the beginning of time and were our first food and medicine. Attempts have been made to ban their use and create fear about their effectiveness, but they have withstood the test of time and are now becoming a popular alternative to pharmaceuticals. Learn the folklore and history of some herbs, their uses and how they can be incorporated into your life every day. Make a sleep pillow to take home. Herb plants will be available for purchase. Instructor Denise Koroslev has studied, grown and used herbs for the last 35 years and is a distributor for Natures Sunshine herbs. She is treasurer of the Northern California Unit of The Herb Society of America and has been involved with the restoration of Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center for 19 years.
1179A Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Pinkberry would be closing in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek and replaced with a Los Angeles-based juice bar called Pressed Juicery and there is now an “Opening Fall 2015” sign along with giant photos of their juices on the windows while the inside gets redone. Check out their juice menu here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
One more new retailer coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek is Apex by Sunglass Hut, which will feature “sport performance eyewear”. I asked about this at Sunglass Hut, also located at Broadway Plaza and they were not aware of Apex coming however according to my source there are definite plans for this, right next to Macy’s. Check out this new concept store experience here. Looks very cool!
From their website:
Apex by Sunglass Hut is a revolutionary sunglass store committed to carrying the world’s best assortment of sport performance eyewear. Driven by innovation, the N3L retail experience will forever change the way performance eyewear is discovered, ensuring that you will always find the right frame, shape and lens for your specific sport or outdoor environment.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Thursday, August 20th & Friday, August 21st, 2015
7:00pm | $20
Generation of Dreams tells the story of two college students who are fed up with the social injustices that plague society. These students come together in hopes of getting others involved to fight these problems of racial and social inequalities. In the process of doing this, they realize they come from a generation of people who are quick to complain but at times, slow to take action.
This play brings into question the effects of social media activism, the struggles of chasing dreams, and navigating through the difficulties of trying to uplift and unite their community.The play also makes historical references to leaders such as Fred Hampton, Ella Baker, Huey P Newton and other community organizers.