Now that the weather has cleared up and is getting warmer out brunch has been on my mind lately. My usual routine is to fire up the waffle maker on Sunday mornings with some freshly squeezed orange juice and a big pot of loose tea but it would be nice to go out for a yummy brunch somewhere nearby. Pizza Antica has started offering brunch recently and there are plenty of other eateries as well. So for today’s question, what is your favorite place for brunch?
Veterans Memorial Building
3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, March 27th, 2014
7:00pm – 8:00pm | FreeJoin our lively discussion group on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
This month’s selection is “Gulp” by Mary Roach.
Spotted on someone’s lawn in Lafayette, I’m not sure what the hand is holding behind the face, anyone know?
3569-C Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Last I month I noted that the women’s boutique Lanvie would be relocating to the Clock Tower in downtown Lafayette and they are now open. They are right next to Francesca’s Fashion.
Spring Break Art Camp for Kids:
Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery
3620 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Monday, March 31st – Friday, April 4th, 2014
9:00am – 2:00pm | $375A spring break art camp for kids you wish you could take yourself.
Want to give your kids a fun, hands-on, art-making camp that goes beyond scrapbooking, sketching, and laniard? Give the visual explorers in your family five days of exciting creative experiences using a wide variety of methods and styles. This camp will be led by me and lifetime art educator, Eden Solomon.
About the co-instructor, Eden Solomon
Eden brings a lifetime of art making and instruction, most recently in Oakland’s MOCHA. She’s taught in many venues, including London’s Tate Modern Museum and East Bay public schools. Eden has a gift for combining true art skills with science and play. She is known for challenging experienced students and inspiring a sense of play in new students.
What to expect
Art making will take place in the gallery, studio and patio area. Slideshows will give reference to modern artists and relate the activity of the day to techniques and perspectives the kids can experience first-hand. Arrival between 8:30 and 9 with lessons beginning by 9:15. Snack break at 10:30 and lunch at 12:30. Healthy snack provided. Please pack your child’s lunch.
Lessons include:
- drawing
- painting
- printing
- clay
- puppet and mask making
- weaving
- paper sculpture
- color theory and mixing.
- modern art history
Please call or stop by to ask questions and see the gallery and studio space.
Details
Monday through Friday, March 31-April 4
9:00AM-2:00PMSnack and supplies are included. Each child is required to bring lunch and may choose to bring their own snack.
Address: Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery, 3620 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette. (Across from Diablo Foods. See map.)
Price $375. Registration necessary prior to camp.This art camp is limited to 12 children between ages 9-12.
The writing was on the wall for a long time and now the backside of Broadway Plaza is closed. It was pretty cool strolling back there with empty stores but now that’s it’s closed I guess we’ll have to wait until 2017 before this section reopens. Check out the Boradway Plaza Redevelopment FAQ here.
1631 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last month I noted that the spa Metamorphosis had closed in the Mercer apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek and now Texas based Beal Bank is planning to open a branch here pending approval by the Walnut Creek Design Commission.
From Wikipedia:
Both banks are members of and are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The banks offer deposit products to the public including CDs, money market accounts, statement savings accounts, and IRA CD accounts that are insured by the FDIC. The banks are considered wholesale banks because they do not offer consumer loans or checking accounts. Both banks purchase pools of non-agency residential first liens and commercial real estate-secured loans, and also fund commercial loans and participations in loans, through affiliates.
St. Patrick’s Day at Walnut Creek Yacht Club:
Walnut Creek Yacht Club
1555 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Monday, March 17th, 2014
3:00pm – 6:00pm | $30St. Patrick’s Day at the Club
The feast of St. Patrick falls on a Monday this year. What a GREAT way to start off the week!
So, come down to WCYC on Monday March 17 for Ellen O’Connell McCarty’s famous irish soda breadFour Leaf Clover Soup
(well, ok, really it’s spinach, leek & potato)
crème fraîche, crispy leeksChef Kevin James O’Weinberg’s
House Corned Beef Brisket & Cabbage
whole grain mustard sauce
parslied red potatoesLucky Leprecaun’s
Guinness & Oatmeal Spice Cake
nut topping, bailey’s irish cream sauce$30.00
while it lastsAnd there’s more!
Guinness Pint $4.00Irish Coffee $4.00
Craic* Hour
3 PM – 6 PM
(*Irish word for fun/enjoyment that has been brought into the English language, usu. when mixed with alcohol and/or music.)
Golden Gate Way, Lafayette
It may not be Buckingham Palace, but this fence sure does bear a resemblance to the one surrounding Buckingham Palace in London, England. Spotted in all places on Golden Gate Way in downtown Lafayette. I wonder what the story behind this is.
Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch. More information can be found here. Official website is here.
Check out the actual Buckingham Pace fence:
Photo by Flick user lorentey
1329 N Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in February of last year I noted that the Davidson & Licht jewelry store would be relocating from their Broadway Plaza location to downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St. where they had their Watch Shoppe and it is now open, albeit with exterior finishes taking place.
