The crystal store Swarovski is closing on January 26th in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek but they’ll be back in two years, after Broadway Plaza finishes their redevelopment. You can still shop Swarovski online or at the Stonridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton or for a better selection, at the Westfield mall in San Francisco.
Replacing them will be the children’s clothing store Janie and Jack thanks to a reader tip.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Thursday, December 12th – Sunday, December 22nd, 2013
See’s Candies old location in Broadway Plaza
To Walnut Creek See’s Candies fans, fear not, See’s is not closing in Broadway Plaza, just relocating to where The Walking Company used to be, across from Neiman Marcus.
See’s Candies future location in Broadway Plaza:
Continuing with Broadway Plaza closings, this time Steve’s Hallmark is closing in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek.
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway Ave, Walnut Creek
Thursday, December 12th, 2013
6:30pm – 7:30pm | FreeWe’re putting away the kids’ drums and rolling out the “adult-appropriate” ones for this evening’s interactive interlude. Discover what cultures have long known about drumming as a tool for connection: that it promotes strength and unity while celebrating diversity. Take a break from the stresses of the holiday season, find your rhythm and come beat a drum at the library!
This free participatory drumming experience is presented by OneBeat Drum Circle and is sponsored by the Walnut Creek Library Foundation. Click HERE to register.
23 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Back in May I noted that Roam Artisan Burgers was planning to open in October in La Fiesta Square in downtown Lafayette and according to Lamorinda Weekly they now plan on opening by Christmas. Check out their menu here.
From Craigslist:
Roam Artisan Burgers offers delicious burgers, sides, shakes and sodas crafted from fresh quality ingredients that have been carefully sourced from a select group of purveyors. Roam is committed to utilizing sustainable meats and produce, as well as other high-quality ingredients in its menu, which begins with 100% grass-fed beef, free-range turkey, all-natural bison and an organic veggie burger. The burgers pair perfectly with Roam’s lineup of Straus Family Creamery shakes, house-made sodas, wine and kombucha on tap, and local brews.
Roam offers lunch and dinner in a casual, counter-order setting that is fun, family-friendly and eco-conscious.
The Broadway Plaza store closings and relocations keep coming as the women’s fashion boutique Georgiou is closing in Broadway Plaza. Their closest location is in Carmel. Check out their website here. According to a sign in their window everything is 50% off.
Special Viewing of the Planets:
Lafayette Library & Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Monday, December 9th, 2013
4:30pm – 7:30pm | FreeJoin us in the amphitheater for some awesome astronomy fun!
As evidenced by the title of this event, we originally intended to view the Comet ISON. As of this moment, the status of ISON cannot be confirmed, however most scientists agree that up to 90% of ISON was destroyed when it grazed the sun on Thanksgiving Day. So, viewing ISON may not be in the cards for us any longer, however, we still have a fun night of amazing stargazing in store.
This event will include these not-to-be-missed activities, designed for all ages:
*4:30-7:30 Telescope viewing. In our outdoor amphitheater, Mount Diablo Astronomical Society will be on hand with telescopes to view Venus, Jupiter, the Moon and more!
*Saint Mary’s professor and astronomer Dr. Ron Olowin will also be in the amphitheater to discuss what the heck happened to this comet that was once deemed the “comet of the century.”
*A computer simulation of ISON’s demise.
*Fun comet craft for the kids.
*Free tasty treats for the first 100 attendees.
Free!
No reservations necessary.
Edwards Luggage will be relocating to the old Cole Haan location next to Neiman Marcus in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek sometime in February since half of Broadway Plaza will be soon demolished for new redevelopment.
Edwards Luggage future location:
