Beyond the Creek

Town Hall Theatre Company
3535 School St, Lafayette
Saturday, December 6th – Saturday, December 20th, 2014
$25 – $32
We’ve got to have faith in each other.

One of the greatest stories ever told gets a new twist as this beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he faces great challenges one fateful Christmas Eve.

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See’s Candies Popup Open through Dec. 23rd in Moraga

December 9, 2014 11:30 am

Rheem Shopping Center

See’s Candies has opened a popup location at the Rheem Shopping Center next to Starbucks in Moraga through December 23rd. This is a Kiwanis holiday fundraiser and will be open 10 – 5 daily.

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Veggie Grill Opening Delayed in Walnut Creek

December 9, 2014 10:00 am

1320 Locust St, Walnut Creek

Last month I received an email from Veggie Grill’s marketing team promoting a special giveaway with the ~~December 8th opening~~ in downtown Walnut Creek. Based on the number of emails and comments that have been posted many were sorely disappointing finding out that there would be no opening yesterday. According to the same marketing team, “there is a hold up with construction but I heard there was someone on hand giving out gift cards this morning since it was delayed last minute.” I’m not sure what went down but I apologize for the mix up and hope that there is better communication from their marketing team going forward.

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Column of the Day

December 9, 2014 8:30 am

161 N Civic Dr, Walnut Creek

Spotted outside the new BRIO apartment complex in Walnut Creek, this new artwork by Phillip K. Smith is titled Gradient Column and was commissioned as part of Walnut Creek’s public art ordinance.

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Science Cafe: What was the Star of Bethlehem? at Lafayette Library this Wed.

December 8, 2014 4:30 pm

Science Cafe: What was the Star of Bethlehem?:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Wednesday, December 10th, 2014
7:00pm – 9:00pm | $5

Join Saint Mary’s College’s astrophysicist, Ron Olowin, to reinvestigate this popular symbol of the Christmas season. Science Cafe’s conversation will combine current historical scholarship and astronomical facts in an effort to provide explanations, religious interpretations, review methods of determining the year the historical Christ was born and depictions of the event in art and popular culture. Q&A to follow.
Boxed meals available at the Bookmark Cafe, call (925)283-9999 to order. Menu available at boookmarkcafe.com/events

Tickets $5.00 at the door.

Register at: tinyurl.com/Sciencecafebethlehem

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Peony Garden South China Sea Cuisine Opens in Walnut Creek

December 8, 2014 11:30 am

1448 S. Main St, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Walnut Creek restaurant The Door South Asian Cuisine has changed ownership with Peony Garden South China Sea Cuisine opening last week. The new owners also run Zen restaurant in Pleasant Hill. Check out their menu here. The inside looks great and includes a bar area with an outdoor patio area in back. Very spacious.

Check out photos of the inside including patio and bar after the jump…

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Dear BtCreek – Desperately Seeking Santa in Broadway Plaza

December 8, 2014 10:00 am

Dear BtCreek,

I’m pretty convinced that the Walnut Creek (Broadway Plaza) Santa is the real Santa and I love that my kids get their photo with him each year. I’m really sad that he doesn’t have a home in Walnut Creek for 2014, and the Pleasanton and Concord Santas are just not the same. I was too late to get into the Breakfast With Santa and I see he’ll be around the weekend before Christmas — since you’re in the know, is that my only chance to snap a photo of my little ones with the Best Santa Ever?

Check out more details on where the Broadway Plaza Santa will be here. Not how many other opportunities there will be besides the weekend before Christmas, anyone know?

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Athleta Relocating to New Broadway Plaza Spot next Fall 2015 in Walnut Creek

December 8, 2014 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Back in October we learned that the the women’s sports clothing store Athleta opened next to Starbucks and the Tesla showroom in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and a sign inside indicates that they will be relocating within Broadway Plaza next Fall, 2015, presumably in the soon-to-be redeveloped section across the street.

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Holiday Artists Market this Weekend at Shadelands Art Center in Walnut Creek

December 5, 2014 8:15 pm

Holiday Artists Market:

Shadelands Art Center
111 N. Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek
Friday, December 5th – Sunday, December 7th, 2014
10:00am – 6:00pm | Free

This will be our BIGGEST holiday sale ever — almost twice as many artisans are selling as in previous years! This year we’ve combined efforts with the Clay Arts Guild. Browse and buy ceramics, prints, photography, fiber & glass arts and *much* more … all unique and locally made. Support local artisans and give one-of-a-kind holiday gifts this season! Free and open to the public.

FRIDAY 12/5: Opening Night Gala — music, munchies, Holiday Sale Kick-off, 5-9 pm
SATURDAY 12/6: Holiday sale, 10 am-6 pm
SUNDAY 12/7: Holiday Sale, 10 am-6 pm

Check out our event on Eventbrite: www.2014artistmarket.eventbrite.com

Celebrate the season and support local artists … we will see you there!

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Panoramic View of Broadway Plaza Redevelopment from New Parking Garage

December 5, 2014 11:30 am

Since the last photos of the Broadway Plaza redevelopment taken early last month the new parking garage opened where this photo of the substantial progress being made was taken. You can see the new white facade of Macy’s at far left and Nordstrom at right.

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