Beyond the Creek

Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Friday, August 16th, 2013
7:00pm – 8:30pm | Free

Please join us this Friday evening, August 16^th, for some live Jazz! Sip a glass of wine, browse our books, and enjoy the music.

We are featuring Chili Corder, a guitarist currently studying at UCLA with jazz guitar legend Kenny Burrell; and Mike Williams, the Director for the Soundwall Music Camp (see full bio below).

Chili and Mike will play from 7:00 to around 8:30 pm. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.

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Update on Tiffany Smash and Grab Burglary

August 15, 2013 3:20 pm

From the WCPD:

UPDATE: The attached photo shows the suspect vehicle fleeing the scene headed southbound on S. Main Street. Officers arrived on scene approximately 90 seconds after the suspects left. The white pick-up truck used to force entry can be seen at the top center of the photo. The “getaway” vehicle appears to be a white Chevy Blazer.

Any additional photos or video will be released if Detectives determine it could aid in the investigation of this crime. At this time there are no suspects in custody. There is also no direct evidence linking this crime to other similar burglaries where vehicles were used to gain entry into a building.

Investigators are continuing to follow-up on additional leads and information from witnesses.

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Truck Smashes Front Doors at Tiffany’s in Walnut Creek – Jewelry Stolen

August 15, 2013 12:45 pm

From the Walnut Creek PD:

Walnut Creek PD received multiple 911 calls at approximately 5:47AM this morning. Callers reported seeing several men use a truck to force open the front doors at Tiffany’s on S. Main Street. The suspects then ran inside the store and smashed open a single display case. A small amount of jewelry was taken. Witnesses reported seeing the suspects flee the area in a white Chevy Blazer type vehicle. The vehicle used to force the doors open was reported stolen and left at the scene. Investigators are following up on numerous leads and reviewing security footage from the area. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 256-3557.

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Pinkberry Pre-Opening this Evening 5pm – 10pm in Walnut Creek

August 15, 2013 11:30 am

Better late than never, Pinkberry is finally have a pre-opening this evening from 5pm to 10pm in downtown Walnut Creek next to the Cheesecake Factory on Locust St. Free frozen yogurt (and frisbees, water bottles plus a DJ) during this time and there will be plenty of tables outside. Any Pinkberry fans out there?

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Bath & Body Works Closes in Walnut Creek Broadway Plaza

August 15, 2013 8:30 am

Bath & Body Works has recently closed in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Last week I noted that Brighton Collectibles temporarily moved to the backside of Broadway Plaza for remodeling so not sure what’s going on. Seems like musical chairs as J.Jill recently moved from one spot to another as well in Broadway Plaza.

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Bluegrass Sunset Social on Aug. 23rd at Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek

August 14, 2013 4:30 pm

Bluegrass Sunset Social:

Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek
Friday, August 23rd, 2013
5:00pm – 8:00pm | $15

Bring the whole family, and don’t forget your dancing shoes! The Alhambra Valley Band has been entertaining bluegrass fans since 1986.

Musical Guest: The Alhambra Valley Band
BBQ Menu by Willowstone Catering
Drinks by Pyramid Brewery in Walnut Creek
$15; food and drinks sold separately

Advance ticket purchase strongly recommended. Call the office (925) 944-9352 or register online

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Hangout Spot of the Day

August 14, 2013 11:30 am

Spotted in front of the House of Beads in downtown Walnut Creek next to Peet’s on Locust Street. The sign says, “Welcome to the best bead shop! Enjoy every moment!” Not sure if this is for their customers only but it would be a great spot to sit down for a while. I’ve never actually seen anyone sitting there come to think of it.

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Album Cover of the Day

August 14, 2013 8:30 am

Budapest Orfeum, spotted at Rainbow’s End thrift store in downtown Walnut Creek.

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Zebop! Latin Rock Group Performing at Moraga Commons Park this Thursday

August 13, 2013 4:30 pm

Zebop! Concert:

Moraga Commons Park
425 St. Mary’s Road, Moraga
Thursday, August 15th, 2013
6:30pm – 8:30pm | Free

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Head 2 Toe Reflexology Now Open in Downtown Walnut Creek

August 13, 2013 11:30 am

1532 Locust St, Walnut Creek

I mistakenly posted about Head 2 Toe Reflexology opening in downtown Walnut Creek back in June, but that was only the signage. As you can see by the above photo they are definitely open now.

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