1359 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in April I noted that Mancini’s Sleepworld would be moving from their Locust St. location in downtown Walnut Creek to N. Main St. (where Giggle used to be) and they are now open in this new location.
1359 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in April I noted that Mancini’s Sleepworld would be moving from their Locust St. location in downtown Walnut Creek to N. Main St. (where Giggle used to be) and they are now open in this new location.
Blu 42
1251 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek
Friday, August 23rd, 2013
7:00pm – 1:00am | $20Martha Davis and The Motels featuring Bow Wow Wow and Dramarama
-Dinner and Champagne is included
-Spiked Punch
-Prizes for Best Dressed
331 Hartz Ave, Danville
The British pub The Crown is closing at the end of August in downtown Danville according to a sign outside the restaurant (see below). On August 25th they are having a sale of pub collectibles including this red English phone booth:
How cool is that?!
703 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Nordstrom Rack will be opening next to Safeway in Pleasant Hill (near the Sunvalley Shopping Center) on September 12th.
From the Nordstrom Rack website:
Come early to celebrate
- At 8:00 am we will kick off our Rally at the Rock with music, breakfast treats and more
- Join us early for a chance to win one of 30 $100 gift cards
- Rule THE RACK: One lucky winner will receive a $1,000 gift card and early access to the store, beginning at 8:30am
- The first 1,000 shoppers who make a purchase wil receive a free reusable tote!
I peeked inside and although it’s not stocked yet it looks huge!
Personally what I find most interesting is that this Nordstrom Rack is located in Pleasant Hill and not Concord. Even the Nordstrom Rack gets it wrong as the new location states it’s in the Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord, CA, but it lists the address as 703 Contra Costa Blvd in Pleasant Hill. When I checked out Google maps I see that the Sunvalley Shopping Center indeed is in Concord, but the border juts back out such that this location and Safeway next door are actually in Pleasant Hill. However according to the Sunvalley Shopping Center website, Safeway and Nordstrom Rack are listed there so it seems that these two stores are located in the Sunvalley Shopping Center but happen to be located outside the Concord border. Fascinating.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 6th – Saturday, October 12th, 2013
Prices/Times/Tickets available hereThe Queen of Jazz. The First Lady of Song. The great Ella Fitzgerald. It’s a life lived out loud in this exhilarating new musical that weaves myth, memory and music to tell the uplifting and poignant story of one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time. It’s 1966 and the fabled songstress is preparing for one of the most important concerts of her career. Ella reflects on her life, her secrets and the love of music that made her soar. Featuring more than a dozen of her most famous hits, including They Can’t Take That Away From Me, How High the Moon and That Old Black Magic, this swinging celebration is a must-see dazzling musical event for anyone who wants to fall in love with the magic and soul of Ella Fitzgerald all over again.
345 Railroad Ave, Danville
The other day I stopped by the pizza place Forge in Danville for a preview on Railroad Ave. They are located right next to, and accessible within Lunardi’s supermarket. The design turned out great as you can see by the photos:
Service begins this Thursday. Check out their menu here. My favorite pizza was the heirloom tomato pizza with roasted garlic pesto and smoked mozzarella. Yum!
From a press release:
Forge Danville (“forge” refers to a hearth used to bake items at very hot temperatures) is a welcoming, fun and family-friendly restaurant that will serve freshly-made lunches and dinners seven days a week using the imported, Italian Valoriani oven. Menu items will include: daily homemade soups, hearty salads with fresh local ingredients and wood-fired roasted specialties, all anchored by the signature wood-fired pizzas. The bar at Forge will feature 15 local artisanal beers including 10 beers on tap from the custom designed cast iron tap system. A select wine list featuring Californian and European varietals will be available in addition to house-made tonic, ginger beer and root beer on tap. Forge will be available for catering and private events both on and off site.
More photos after the jump…
1571 Botelho Drive, Walnut Creek
Last week I noted that the men’s boutique Atlas was moving from its N. Main St. location, and now have learned that they will be moving to 1571 Botelho Drive, staying in downtown Walnut Creek. This location is right next to Paper Source and across the street from Men’s Wearhouse where Locust St. ends. As you can see from the photo above there is plenty of window space to show off the designs and I look forward to checking out the grand re-opening on August 30th!
Walnut Creek Lululemon
1201 Main St, Walnut Creek
Sunday, September 8th, 2013
8:00am | $35Start Time & Staging
The start of the event will be at 8:00 am. Runners are encouraged to start making their way to the start line no later than 7:15 am.
Start Location
Our start line is at 1201 Main Street in front of Lululemon (next to Barnes & Noble & California Pizza Kitchen). This entire section of Main Street is closed and our registration volunteers will be on the street available on the day for signups and to answer your questions.
Course
The 5k course heads north on Main Street, making a right turn onto Civic Drive. You will then make a right turn onto Broadway, heading south and continuing until our turnaround point, just short of Rudgear Road. (There will be the traditional convertible Dodge Dart and Walnut Festival Signs) Make a sharp U-turn, heading back north on Broadway. Next, runners will make a left-hand turn onto Newell, then a right turn back onto Main Street, followed by either:
- 5k distance – a right onto Broadway Plaza for the finish, or
- 10k distance – continues straight on Main St. to complete a second loop.
View the course details online.
Spotted on Locust Street in downtown Walnut Creek, this is apparently the Vita Coco coconut water van. Great idea!
What’s your favorite coconut water?
A new yoga studio called Just Be Yoga & Mediation is opening this Saturday in Walnut Creek behind the gift boutique Wish at 2333 1/2 Boulevard Circle. They will offer Vinyasa and other types of yoga. One cool feature of this studio is an outdoor section separated by glass roll-up doors so classes can be held both inside and out. Very cool!
From the owner:
The NEW Walnut Creek yoga studio, Just Be Yoga & Mediation, is opening this Saturday, August 17th. We are offering FREE classes along with special pricing on packages purchased at that location. We would love for YOU to join us for a little yoga and a little celebration.
~ Sign-up to reserve your spot.
~ Spread the word, bring a friend or two.
www.justbeyogaandmeditation.com/schedule 7:30 AM – Power Vinyasa ALL Levels
9:15 AM – Power Vinyasa Basics
11 AM – YIN YogaSpecial Pricing:
- Introductory special: 30 days for $30 of unlimited yoga & meditation
- Grand Opening Special: $79 per month for the life of your membership. If you plan to attend at least six classes per month or 1-2 classes per week then this offer is for you! Click here for more details or to sign-up.
- To purchase your membership:
- Visit our online schedule
- Go to the online store & select Contracts
- Select $79 Monthly Unlimited
- Select purchase and follow the steps
- You are all set! Check the schedule and either sign-up for your classes or drop-in.
