Last month I noted that Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop was opening soon in Walnut Creek and now the signage is up at the N. Broadway and Ygnacio Valley Rd. location so it can’t be long before it’s open now. Thanks to a reader for pointing this out.
Last month I noted that Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop was opening soon in Walnut Creek and now the signage is up at the N. Broadway and Ygnacio Valley Rd. location so it can’t be long before it’s open now. Thanks to a reader for pointing this out.
Take a quick look at this photo and you may think so what, but that little black (matte finish) car in front is a Think car, a Norwegian electric car company. Has anyone ever seen one before? This may be the rarest car I have ever seen in Walnut Creek. I think it’s between this and the 1930s Packard Eight I spotted in front of Nordstrom last April.
From Wikipedia:
Think Global was an electric car company located in Oslo, Norway, which manufactured cars under the TH!NK brand. Production of the Th!nk City was stopped in March 2011 and the company filed for bankruptcy on June 22, 2011, for the fourth time in 20 years.[1] The company was bought soon after by Electric Mobility Solutions AS and production ceased in August 2012 with no more announcements regarding future production.
Last week I noted the closing of Colton Piano in downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St. and now a kitchen and bath studio called “At Home with Baystone” will be opening up in this location soon.
Town Hall Theatre
3535 School Street, Lafayette
March 16th, 2013
7:00pm | $25Join us for a high energy Las Vegas style revue featuring fabulous senior performers ages 60-86 and guest Chanteuse Darla Wiggington. Lavish costumes. Stylish choreography. We kick, strut and tap to all the classics. A wildly entertaining time reminiscent of those great variety shows. Get your tickets today; our limited engagement will sell fast!
Yesterday I noted that Bake! was closing in downtown Walnut Creek (formerly Walnut Creek Baking Company) and now a reliable source sends news that the wine bar Residual Sugar is taking over the Bake! location and will include a full-scale kitchen. More info as it becomes available. Residual Sugar is located at 1684 Locust St. right near the Lesher Center for the Arts.
Back in June I noted the opening of AZM Jewelers in the back of Broadway Plaza and this month they will be closing. Elegant Living Furniture located next door would like to expand into this location if they can reach an agreement with Broadway Plaza.
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Saturday, March 16th, 2013
8:00pm | $25 donationYes, THAT Alex de Grassi … Windham Hill …. Grammy nominee … yes. This show will fill up fast, so please RSVP your reservations via email muy pronto: stevie@mightyfineguitars.com. Suggested Donation is $25 for this show.
In the beginning of January I noted the closing of Wags & Whiskers Pet Boutique in downtown Walnut Creek however there is a flea market of sorts (couldn’t resist) going on both inside and outside the store on weekends with pet inventory, household items, furniture vintage clothing and decorative items on sale for at least one more weekend. Stop by 1528 Locust St. to check it out.
Well, it’s only been about six months since Bake! opened in the Walnut Creek Baking Company location in downtown Walnut Creek but it has now closed according to a sign in the window. Thanks to a reader for sending this update. Previously, the Walnut Creek Baking Company had been in business for over 10 years when they suddenly closed and Bake! took over the equipment and even the recipes. As for what will replace Bake!, who wants to see WCBC come back?
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Sunday, March 10th, 2013
2:00pm | $51 (youth $25.50)One of the most remarkable violin prodigies of any generation, Sarah Chang has matured into a young artist of astonishing virtuosity, musical insight, and emotional range. She performs with the world’s top orchestras with such conductors as Kurt Masur, Valery Gergiev, Gustavo Dudamel and Mariss Jansons, and plays chamber music with such artists as Vladimir Ashkenazy, Pinchas Zukerman, Martha Argerich, Lynn Harrell, Isaac Stern and Yo-Yo Ma. Don’t miss the triumphant return to the Hofmann Theatre of this world-renowned musical celebrity!