Beyond the Creek

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Bonanza Oaks – Downtown Walnut Creek

March 13, 2012 4:30 pm

A 2br/2ba affordable multi-family rental apartment is available beginning April 3rd at Bonanza Oaks in downtown Walnut Creek at 1852 Bonanza St for $2400:

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From the Craigslist ad:

Available April 3rd!

*Please allow 24 hrs notice before showing

This award-winning building offers gorgeous finishes and is located right in downtown Walnut Creek, steps to a huge selection of shoppping, dining and services!

Features include:

-Hardwood flooring and carpet
-2 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms on opposite sides of unit for maximum privacy
-Quiet corner unit with large, private BBQ-friendly patio!
-Beautiful kitchen w/ granite countertops and stainless steel appliances (oven/glass-top range, dishwasher, fridge, microwave & disposal)
-Marble & limestone bathrooms
-Ample closet space & recessed lighting throughout
-Marble-enclosed gas fireplace
-Washer/dryer in unit
-Secure building w/ telephone entry
-2 car parking included!
-Storage locker and bike parking in garage
-Cats ok w/ additional deposit, dog under 10lbs $100/mo
-Ideal downtown Walnut Creek location- just steps to restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, Broadway Plaza, Whole Foods, Trader Joes and so much more!
-Easy access to freeways (24, 680, 580) and all modes of public transit (10 minute walk to Walnut Creek BART)

Although the city of Walnut Creek notes that the complex is “affordable”, at $2400, does this seem like a fair amount? It’s a couple of blocks from McCovey’s so the location is great. The kitchen looks quite new as well.

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Sign of the Day

March 13, 2012 11:30 am

From the store that was featured as door of the day, Labels, in downtown Walnut Creek.

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Walnut Creek lululemon Run Club Meets every Tues. Evening

March 13, 2012 8:30 am

The lululemon “team lemon” run club meets every Tuesday evening at 6 pm in the lululemon store located next to Talbot’s in downtown Walnut Creek. They do 3 – 5 mile loops according to the sign in front. If anyone’s been let us know how it is.

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Jazz at Lesher Center Shows Premiering in July & August

March 12, 2012 4:30 pm

The Lesher Center in downtown Walnut Creek is hosting four Jazz performances this summer. According to the website the series is close to sold out so get on the wait list ASAP if interested. From their website:

Presented by the Diablo Regional Arts Association, the new series will bring you the very best of jazz: thrilling, swinging, surprising and bluesy, but always entertaining.
The 300-seat Margaret Lesher Theatre will sell out quickly – subscribe now!

Location: Walnut Creek, Lesher Center
Price: $99 for all 4 shows
Dates/Performers:

Arturo Sandoval Sat, July 7, 2012 at 8 pm
John Pizzarelli Sat, July 28, 2012 at 8 pm
Wycliffe Gordon Sat, August 4, 2012 at 8 pm
Jane Monheit Sat, August 11, 2012 at 8 pm

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Walnut Creek Nordstrom Ramp Too Steep for Wheelchairs

March 12, 2012 11:30 am

This ramp is located by the Walnut Creek Nordstrom men’s department; the main ramp is wheelchair accessible. I wonder what the story behind this is. It’s obviously designed to be wheelchair accessible, so were the laws changed about maximum slope, was there an accident that caused them to embed that sign into the ground, or was it something else? Does anyone know what happened?

Also, note the spelling, “WHEEL CHAIRS” as opposed to “WHEELCHAIRS”.

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Closed – Super Silver Jewelry in Walnut Creek

March 12, 2012 8:30 am

The Super Silver Walnut Creek jewlery store, located in Broadway Plaza near Nordstrom, has been closed since the end of February. According to their Facebook page they still have stores in Capitola, Santa Cruz and Sacramento.

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Walnut Creek Neiman Marcus Artwork – Meet the Artists

March 9, 2012 4:30 pm

Artist: Judith Foosaner
Title: Breaking and Entering #12
Year: 2012
Medium: acrylic on paper on canvas
Location: Contemporary – 2nd floor

As noted a couple of days ago, there is plenty of local artwork permanently on display around the new Neiman Marcus store in Walnut Creek. On the press preview tour some of the artists were at the store so I was lucky to able to take photos of four of the artists with their artwork in the background. It was really great to be able to talk with them about their commissioned pieces and how the Neiman Marcus curator was able to place each piece in the most appropriate spot.

A couple of things to be aware of, this artwork is on permanent display, it does not get rotated out over time. Also, in deference to the artwork, Neiman Marcus does not display merchandise in front of the art. That’s pretty incredible as they lose out on display space, but it’s great for the shopper who can appreciate the art better.

Artist: Kim Squaglia
Title: Bespoken
Year: 2012
Medium: Acrylic, oil and resin on panel
Location: Men’s Furnishings – 1st floor

Check out two more artists after the jump

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First Look – Walnut Creek Neiman Marcus Women’s Handbags

March 9, 2012 12:30 pm

Chanel shop within Walnut Creek Neiman Marcus

The Neiman Marcus store in downtown Walnut Creek features a wide variety of high-end women’s handbags, so I thought I should show off the collection. Note that the Chanel shop pictured above sells other goods in addition to handbags.

Gucci shop within Walnut Creek Neiman Marcus

Check out the Balenciaga and Valentino sections after the jump

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First Look – Walnut Creek Neiman Marcus Children’s Department

March 9, 2012 11:30 am

Here is a look of the children’s department at the Walnut Creek Neiman Marcus which opens today. Although it’s a small space, they managed to fit clothes, strollers, toys including mini toy pianos, doll houses, cars, a colorful tent, a giant lion and giraffe, as well as other stuffed toys and goods.

Check out more photos after the jump

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Sweepstakes Alert – Win a $5,000 Neiman Marcus Shopping Spree

March 9, 2012 8:30 am

The Walnut Creek Neiman Marcus grand opening is today so click here to get a chance to win a $5,000 shopping spree at the Walnut Creek store. The deadline is March 18th, and you’ll need to submit your email address and be over 18 to be eligible.

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