1537 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that RadioShack has closed in downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St. This is not the only one in Walnut Creek that has closed as Claycord reports that the RadioShack in the Encina Grande Shopping Center on Ygnacio Valley Rd. has also closed.
What is the last thing you ever bought at a RadioShack? I bought a stereo cable adapter a few years ago and have checked out the Arduino kits they have but that’s about it.
“3 Still Standing” Film Exclusive:
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Friday, November 21st, 2014
7:30pm – 10:00pm | $12 (suggested)The Walnut Creek Library Foundation is sponsoring Mountain Shadow Film Society’s presentation of “3 Still Standing: Johnny Steele, Larry “Bubbles” Brown, Will Durst.”
Straight from its premiere at the Mill Valley Film Festival, Mountain Shadow is pleased to bring this documentary/comedy exclusively to Walnut Creek!
Description: It’s 1980 in San Francisco. Comic geniuses Robin Williams and Dana Carvey spearhead a new era of stand-up comedy. Next in line for the “big time” are three talented comics: Will Durst, Larry “Bubbles” Brown and Johnny Steele. But then, the comedy “crash” hits. Now, like millions of other downsized Americans, Will, Larry and Johnny scramble to survive, while also staying funny, relevant, and true to the art form they love. – 90 minutes. non-rated.
Filmmakers Robert Campos and Donna LoCicero will present their work and engage the audience at both performances! Plus a LIVE performance by one of the 3 stand-up comics from the film!
Two Shows: Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22 | 7:30 PM
55 Crescent Dr, Pleasant Hill
Last month we learned that Daphne’s California Greek in Pleasant Hill would be transforming into Yalla Mediterranean due to new ownership wanting to try out a different concept. It is expected to open next month in December. According to this article from Nation’s Restaurant News, if this initial Pleasant Hill restaurant proves successful they may switch other restaurants to Yalla Mediterranean as well so it looks like Daphne’s in Walnut Creek may be in for a change… From the article:
Yalla Mediterranean will continue Daphne’s healthful emphasis and fast-casual format, tapping what is a growing hunger for flavors of that region.
Check out their menu here.
Open interviews this Saturday:
1385 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
After more than 33 years in business, (they have been at their current location since 1990), R. Brooks Fine Jewelry is closing for good after Christmas. There was a sale last weekend but I imagine there’ll be great deals going on throughout the month.
Lafayette Library & Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, November 20th, 2014
6:00pm – 8:00pm | FreeJoin us for a workshop to discuss downtown parking and potential
strategies to address the issue. We are interested in hearing your
thoughts on parking and ways to solve the issues that we face.This is the second in a series of downtown parking workshops to
obtain feedback from the community to help the City draft its
future parking policies. The focus of this meeting will be the East
End, as circled in the map below.
1320 Locust St, Walnut Creek
UPDATE: Thanks to everyone for sending word that the opening got delayed…
The first Veggie Grill in the East Bay is opening on Monday, December 8th at 11am in downtown Walnut Creek and they are giving away $50 gift cards to the first 50 guests in line. Check out their menu here. (The photo is from last month, it’s progressed a lot since then.)
Thanks to a reader for sending word that CorePower Yoga is coming to downtown Walnut Creek. I have confirmed they are planning to open in the first quarter of 2015 somewhere near lululemon on S. Main St. where they currently offer yoga classes on Sundays. I’ve heard the second floor where Adib’s Persian Rug Company used to be although the location has not been confirmed yet. Check out their class descriptions here.
From their website:
CorePower Yoga strives to increase awareness and widespread adoption of yoga by making yoga accessible to everyone through a variety of yoga styles for beginners and more advanced yoga students, and class times to meet any schedule.
We believe in the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga.
1375 N Main St, Walnut Creek
Original Mel’s
1394 N Main St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, November 19th, 2014
6:00pm – 8:00pm | freeCotton Candy Bar – $5 & up
Free Kids Ornament Workshop – make one for home & one for the Nov. 29 Civic Park Tree Lighting – Mel’s Dinner – 1394 N. Main St.
Hot Cocoa/Cider – Mancini’s Sleepworld – 1359 N. Main St.
Live Music – Steinway Piano Gallery – 1605 Bonanza St.
Harpist – Café Leonidas – 1397 N. Main St.
337 Rheem Blvd, Moraga
As you can see in the photo below the breakfast, brunch and lunch spot home/made kitchen café & bakery in Moraga recently applied for a beer and wine license. Their Facebook page notes, “Stay tuned for beer and wine coming soon!” Check out their menu here.
1575 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that the women’s fashion boutique jinny would be opening next to Atlas in downtown Walnut Creek and they are now open. The floor-to-ceiling windows provide abundant natural light and as you can see from the photos below the interior design makes for a great experience. Check out their website here. There will be a grand opening celebration this Saturday; for more details check out their Facebook event here.
From a press release:
Providing a highly edited seasonal collection of emerging and established upper crust designers of apparel, accessories and footwear, as well as one-off limited edition and vintage treasures to satiate the growing appetite of local fashionistas for style-grounded merchandise, jinny caters to fashion curious women aged 25-75,” says Fillinger. “Opening the second chapter of my shop is my dream come true,” she says. “Columbus was a young and growing city and provided me the wings to propel my brand to jinny 2.0 on the active West Coast.”
The vibrant 1,360 sq. ft. shop, located at 1575 Botelho Dr., will house close to 50 lines from such established global designers as Jason Wu, Rick Owens, Givenchy, Proenza Schouler, Alexander Wang, and Acne, to up-and-coming names such as Common Projects, Nili Lotan, 6397 denim, Time’s Arrow, Adam Lippes, Veronica Beard, Avant Toi, Aquazzura, Roseanna, Ancient Greek Sandals, and many more.
More photos of the inside after the jump…