Spotted at Second to None consignment shop on Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek.
Back in February I noted that the Davidson & Licht jewelry store plan on moving from Broadway Plaza to the building they own on N. Main St. where Wish and Vanessa’s Bistro used to be. Looks like progress is being made as both storefronts are completely boarded up.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 6th – Saturday, September 28th, 2013Shrek The Musical, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a villain with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek. Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs and great dancing, Shrek The Musical is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!
Shrek The Musical held an out-of-town tryout at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle from August 14, 2008 to September 21, 2008. It began previews at The Broadway Theatre on November 8, 2008 and opened on December 14, 2008. Directed by Jason Moore and choreographed by Josh Prince, the production featured Brian d’Arcy James, Sutton Foster, Christopher Sieber, John Tartaglia and Daniel Breaker. At the time, it was the most expensive musical to open on Broadway. The show closed January 3, 2010, after 441 performances, 37 previews, and a 12 month Broadway run.
Shrek The Musical is a family friendly show rated PG.
From the Moraga PD:
JAMES JOSHUA JARRARD, the suspect identified in recent crimes committed in Moraga and Lafayette faces criminal charges filed by the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office. Jarrard is charged with Vehicle Theft (VC 10851(a)), two charges of First Degree Residential Burglary (PC 459/460(a)), one charge of Possessing Stolen Property (PC 496), and misdemeanor resisting arrest (PC 148(a)(1)).
The charges are the result of a joint investigation by the Lafayette and Moraga Police Departments stemming from a series of crimes committed on 08-06-2013. The series of crimes began shortly after 6:00 AM with the theft of a Moraga citizen’s Honda Civic from the front of his residence. A Moraga Police Officer spotted the car on northbound Moraga Rd., just moments after it was reported stolen. After a brief pursuit, Jarrard lost control of the Honda and crashed into a cinderblock wall located at the intersection of Moraga Rd and Rheem Blvd., in Moraga. Jarrard fled the crash scene on foot into a nearby shopping center and ran into the 24 Hour Fitness. Jarrard then ran through the gym and out a rear door before scaling a fence and fleeing into the Carroll Ranch neighborhood. Jarrard eluded officers, including two K9’s from the CCC Sheriff’s Office, initially by hiding in an occupied residence on Dolores Ct. He was quickly discovered by a resident, and then fled to hide in another occupied residence on Josefa Pl., where he remained for some time unbeknownst to the female resident. Jarrard stole several items from the second residence including a change of clothes. Officers continued to search the area for Jarrard, but he was not spotted again until early in the afternoon when he was seen entering the back yard of a Solana Dr. residence in Lafayette. Jarrard burglarized that home and was seen fleeing the area on a child’s bicycle.
Jarrard was identified as the suspect after a security camera photograph from 24 Hour Fitness was circulated to surrounding police agencies. A Walnut Creek Detective recognized Jarrard and advised Moraga and Lafayette investigators. Several eye witnesses identified Jarrard from a police photo lineup and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Jarrard was arrested on other outstanding felony charges by Concord PD after a pursuit in Concord, and the Moraga and Lafayette charges were added. Jarrard’s bail for the Moraga-Lafayette charges is set at $198,000.00. Jarrard is still in custody awaiting trial.
An unidentified accomplice of Jarrard’s is still outstanding and police are asking the public for any information. Please contact Moraga Police Detective Will Davis at 925-888-7057 with any information about these crimes.
331 Hartz Ave, Danville
Diablo Dish reports that a new restaurant will be opening up by the end of February where the British pub The Crown used to be on Hartz Ave. in Danville. The owners also started Esin Restaurant in 1998 which is located nearby this new location (after relocating in 2008). The “gastropub concept” sounds great, can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Spoted this dark gray Lamborghini in front of the movie theater in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St.
Evening Discussion on James Joyce:
Swans’ Fine Books
1381 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Thursday September 12th, 2013
7:30pm – 8:30pm | FreePlease join us on Thursday evening, September 12th, for a discussion on James Joyce. Our guest speaker this evening will be Harvey Segal, retired Professor of Sociology who has taught at Sonoma State University, NYU, and Queens College in New York. A James Joyce fan for over fifty years, he has lectured and taught courses in the Sociology of Literature and on James Joyce’s UIysses and Finnegan’s Wake.
Once again, the evening will be informal and highly interactive; Harvey will be addressing your questions throughout the discussion.
Seating will be limited to 30 guests, so please R.S.V.P. to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.
A new artisan chocolate vendor called Fera’wyn’s is now at the downtown Walnut Creek farmers’ market on Locust Street on Sundays. Check out their most popular chocolates here. They look like works of art, very beautiful! I also noticed they were selling chocolate mousse as well. Their Facebook page is here.
1519 Cypress St, Walnut Creek
If you’re into electronic cigarettes you’ll appreciate a store called Just e-Cigs that opened on Cypress St. in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out this debate in the New York Times about the pros and cons of electronic cigarettes.
1690 Locust St, Walnut Creek
I first noted that Hiro Sushi would be opening in place of CU Sushi at the corner of Locust St. and Giamonna Dr. in downtown Walnut Creek back in May and they have now opened. Couldn’t find a menu though, anyone try this place out? How does it compare to CU Sushi?