Back in April I posted a question as to whether the beloved Dome movie theater in Pleasant Hill should be demolished and it turns out that it was demolished a couple of weeks later, to be replaced by a 2 story Dick’s Sporting Goods store. I dropped by recently and this is what it looks like now. Of all the stores that could have replaced the dome isn’t it appropriate it will be replaced by a store named Dick’s?
Tom Matousek Gallery
996 Moraga Rd, Lafayette
Friday, July 26th, 2013
7:00pm – 9:00pm | FreeThe last event in the gallery! Everything is moving out early August. Friday July 26th 7-9 PM at A Tom Matousek Gallery join us to view the photography of Peter Zayer and Tanya Rogers, with the The Aaron Larson Trio featuring Wes Casey on bass and Sputnik on drums. I’ll be showing my latest painting, “Unsquare Dance.” We will also have a silent auction of painted flower pots by the special needs Transition Students of San Ramon High (all donations will benefit the San Ramon High Transitions program).
1179A Locust St, Walnut Creek
Back in February I posted some scuttlebutt about Pinkberry opening in the old Brandy Melville location in downtown Walnut Creek next to the Cheesecake Factory and have now learned from the store manager that they are planning on an August 10th grand opening with a special sneak preview 5pm – 10pm pre-opening on August 8th and 9th. Free, small frozen yogurts plus toppings will be served during these pre-opening events so stop by and check it out!
There is a possibility the opening gets delayed by a week due to signage issues so check back for updates… There will be bar seating in front of the store, bathrooms in the back, and most interestingly plenty of tables (seen in photo below) outside the store in front.
The inside so far:
This week I posted about two new sushi restaurants opening in downtown Walnut Creek, Oyama Sushi on N. Main St, and Hiro Sushi on Locust St. This got some commenters riled up who believe that Walnut Creek already has enough sushi places downtown. So for Friday’s question of the day, does Walnut Creek have too many sushi restaurants?
(I know the photo above is not in Walnut Creek but the name works for today’s question.)
Back in February I noted delays with the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf construction at the Sprouts Shopping Center in Walnut Creek and recently stopped by to get a look at the progress when lo and behold this is what I saw. No. Progress. At. All. I think the stop sign inside is a perfect metaphor for this. It looks identical to what it looked like back in February, yet there is no For Lease sign either. Anyone know what’s going on? I was looking forward to trying out the tea at this cafe!
7001 Sunne Ln, Walnut Creek (Treat Blvd)
The indoor dog space Zoom Room is opening a new location in Walnut Creek on August 3rd, where the Avalon apartment complex is located, right across from the Pleasant Hill BART station. From their website:
The day’s events will include $5 Intro to Agility classes throughout the day followed by a fabulous free party starting at 4pm. Come and enjoy our complimentary ice cream sundae bar, refreshments, homemade doggy donuts, a photo booth big enough for 10 people (or dogs!), a dog tricks contest and a raffle with wonderful prizes. We’ll even fire up our Doggy Disco® light show! This is truly one of those cases where “the more, the merrier” applies, because for everyone who registers and attends our event, we’ll make a $10 donation to Rocket Dog Rescue: saving dogs from death at over-crowded shelters and finding them loving, happy homes!
Check out the stuff happening on the grand opening:
Orinda Community Park
28 Orinda Way, Orinda
Sunday, July 28th, 2013
4:00pm | FreeOpera Concert in the Park is hosted by Julia Nielsen and features the following singers:
– Elizabeth Baker, mezzo-soprano
– Alex Boyer, tenor
– Coco Harris, soprano
– Bradley Kynard, baritone
– Angela Moser, soprano
– Jason Sarten, bass-baritone
– Lisa van der Ploeg, mezzo
– David Zelenka, baritone
– James Meredith, pianistThis annual event is not to be missed! Maestra Julia Nielsen of San Francisco will be hosting the event and has assembled an exciting cast of talented young singers to present everyone’s favorite opera arias and ensembles. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, soda, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket, umbrella, chair, kids, dogs and your love of opera to this lovely concert.
Parking is FREE. Orinda Community Park is within walking distance of the Orinda Bart Station.
1690 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In May I noted that C U Sushi was closing in Walnut Creek and according to a sign in the window they closed last month. Their Berkeley location at 2152 Center St. is still open. In its place a new sushi restaurant called Hiro Sushi will be coming soon to this location.
Yesterday I noted that Oyama Sushi was opening soon on N. Main St. a few blocks away so there will be plenty of sushi options in downtown Walnut Creek.
1519 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Way back in February I noted that Lafayette-based Oyama Sushi was opening a new sushi joint in Walnut Creek and now the ‘Coming Soon’ signage is up so it’s official. According to an employee I spoke with they plan to open in August. Check out the Lafayette menu here.
