Sometimes impromptu performances are the best, as demonstrated by this guitar and cello playing duo in downtown Walnut Creek over the weekend. The man at left joined in as well, using the bicycle seat as an instrument!
Sometimes impromptu performances are the best, as demonstrated by this guitar and cello playing duo in downtown Walnut Creek over the weekend. The man at left joined in as well, using the bicycle seat as an instrument!
The Amethyst Trio will be performing tonight, July 18th from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm with a free concert at the Orinda Library. The Contra Costa County Library notes, “Enjoy classical music from the popular Bay Area group, the Amethyst Trio. This classical group utilizes their rich repertoire of classics and standards to deliver beautiful music.”
I noted last week that Back to the Table Cooking School in Lafayette was opening on July 12th, and now that they have opened I was able to get a couple of photos of the inside. The photo above shows where the cooking instruction takes place, after which everyone will head to a giant dining table nearby to break bread and discuss the cooking class with the entire class and instructor.
Check out the giant dining table:
This looks like a great setup for cooking classes. Has anyone been yet? I’m definitely interested in signing up for a class.
If you’ve been to the downtown Walnut Creek farmers market you’ve probably seen Shelly’s booth offering face and arm painting to children’s delight. She’s been at it for over 6 years now, way back when the market was at the library (and she was starting college). I used to get harassed by my two year old to get painted years ago when Shelly first started, and even now she loves it. As does her younger brother. Her work is really amazing, and at $2 per painting is reasonably priced as well.
Check out her fun artwork below:
Apparently she’ll be offering a kids drawing workshop at the Lafayette Community Center at the end of July. Stay tuned for details…
The free Moraga Summer Concert series takes place at the Moraga Commons Park on Thursdays, starts at 6:30 pm and ends at 8:30 pm.
From the Lady K and the Kings of Swing website:
Deeply entrenched in jazz and swing, immersed in the history of their craft and with years of experience as veteran jazz musicians, Lady K and the Kings of Swing is a 17-piece Frank Sinatra-style big band recreating the sounds of Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Count Basie, Gershwin, Kenton, Sinatra and beyond.
The Kings of Swing has become known as a fantastic San Francisco Bay Area big band, performing their brand of music for all manner of occasions, from Weddings and Private Parties to Corporate Events.
Back in May I noted on the progress of the Sprouts Market Shopping Center, and it looks like they’re making some serious progress. New signage has appeared, and according to a comment on the previous post, it’s scheduled to be open on Sept. 5th. With Habit Burger, Freebirds World Burrito and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf opening as well, this is going to be a cool shopping center to grab a bite to eat!
Spotted at Cypress restaurant in downtown Walnut Creek, in celebration of Bastille Day on July 14th.
From the Orinda Arts Council website:
~ 5:00 pm Arts in Bloom Visual Arts Faire
- Artist Exhibits & Art Sales~Painting & Drawing, Sculpture, Jewelry & Decorative Art
- Visual & Performing Arts and Food Lovers Silent Auction
- Kids Arts & Crafts Activities
- Food Concessions From Loard’s
- Net Proceeds to Benefit The Orinda Arts Council
~ 6:30 pm Orinda Idol Concert-in-the-Park
- Sneak Preview of the 2012 Orinda Idol Finals on September 11th at the Orinda Theatre
- Featuring Performances by 2012 Orinda Idol Finalists K-12th Grade
- Presented by The Orinda Arts Council
- Sponsored by the Orinda Community Center Auxiliary
Bring your family, friends, a picnic, and enjoy an evening of visual and performing arts in the park to benefit The Orinda Arts Council, with the support of the Orinda Community Center Auxiliary, sponsor of Orinda’s Concert-in-the-Park series, Halloween Tot Parade, Holiday Bazaar, and fundraising for the Orinda Community Center & Park.
Kinder’s Meats & Deli, the popular meat and deli located on Ygnacio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek and elsewhere in the East Bay, is opening a new location at 1293 Parkside Dr. in Walnut Creek next month. It will be located near the Shanghai Gourmet restaurant.
From their website:
Three generations of hard work and family pride began in 1946 when John Kinder opened his first meat market in the Bay Area town of San Pablo, California. In 1985 Kinder’s was relocated to Concord, California, and the business became a popular neighborhood meat market, deli and catering company – not to mention, the only place in town to get a marinated ball tip steak sandwich. After 65 years of growth, Kinder’s now boasts 15 locations throughout Northern California and Nevada with both family and franchise locations. Kinder’s is also gearing up for explosive growth in expanding their proprietary line of bbq sauces, marinades and more in retail market across the country.
How does Kinder’s compare to Morucci’s?
Over the weekend I had my first ever parking-jacking incident at my favorite downtown Walnut Creek parking garage, the Broadway Pointe Parking Garage, off Duncan St (near Starbucks). I made it to the 2nd level when I noticed a family getting ready to leave in a corner spot. So I parked my car, turned the blinker on indicating I was waiting for the spot, and waited. And waited. After about five minutes, they finally pulled out. In order to let them exit, I needed to wait until they went first. As soon as they left, a car from the upper level zoomed straight into the spot, leaving me staring in disbelief. I made a feeble honk to let them know what I thought of their behavior. This was not a case of a few seconds difference where there could be some kind of misunderstanding. I was right next to the spot with blinker on for five minutes.
Luckily a different spot opened up nearby which I quickly snagged. However, I was somewhat close to the car that took the spot I had been waiting for, and pondered for a moment whether I should just leave, or approach them and ask them what they were thinking. I looked over, and nobody was there so I thought they may have left. I walked to the end of the garage about to open the door to leave when I took one last look. That’s when I saw one guy standing there, looking at me. If I were younger, with an older car, I might have approached and asked him to explain himself, but I know better now, and left nodding my head at the poor behavior of some people.
Has anyone ever taken a parking spot you’ve been waiting for? If so, what did you do?