Cartoon by Tom O’Brien
Walnut Creek resident Tom O’Brien AKA obiwan has started a new blog focusing on Walnut Creek state of affairs called Up Nut Ceek (without a paddle) that includes commentary on the local Walnut Creek political scene as well as cartoons. Looks interesting and the cartoons are quite funny, check it out here!
A bit late on this one but True Waxology has opened in Walnut Creek at 2400 Olympic Blvd. in the Olympic Village Shopping Center at the intersection of Boulevard Way / Tice Valley Blvd. Check out their services here.
From their website:
True Waxology & Skincare offers the habit forming waxing and facial treatments you need to have silky smooth and healthy skin. With every visit, our expertly trained staff is focused on making your experience luxurious, fun and efficient.
Thanks to a reader for sending this in near the MacArthur BART station this morning. A man standing on TOP of a BART train is being apprehended by police!
C U Sushi in downtown Walnut Creek at the corner of Locust St. and Giamonna Dr. will be closing according to a public notice in the window. The new restaurant will be called Hiro. Stay tuned…
Last week I noted that a new pop up boutique Lesley Evers would be opening in downtown Lafayette in La Fiesta Square and they have now opened. They also have a location in Rockridge. Lesley Evers is a local designer living in the East Bay. Read more about her here.
If you’re a fan of mid-century design you’ll love the inside of this store.
Front of the store:
Check out more photos of the inside after the jump…
The Moraga sex abuse scandal from the 90s has finally been settled for $2.85 million according to a press release from the Moraga School District. Other Moraga sex abuse lawsuits are pending.
From the Moraga school district:
The insurance company for the Moraga School District has reached a negotiated settlement in a lawsuit arising out of the sexual abuse of a student in the 1990s. As part of the settlement, the lawsuit brought by Kristen Cunnane against the district and three former administrators will be dismissed.
Under the terms of the settlement, the district’s insurer will pay Ms. Cunnane $2.85 million. These funds will not come from the district’s general fund and will not impact operations at district schools. The settlement amount was reached through discussions between attorneys for the district’s insurer and attorneys for Ms. Cunnane.
“First and foremost, we want to again apologize to Ms. Cunnane and to her family for the abuse she suffered as a child and for the pain it has caused,” said Bruce Burns, district superintendent. “It is our hope that this settlement will help Ms. Cunnane continue to heal, and allow the district to continue working to educate and protect the children entrusted to us.”
Dance on Film Series – Brigadoon:
Lafayette Library & Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette
Thursday, June 6th, 2013
6:30pm | $5Diablo Ballet and The Lafayette Library & Learning Center bring back the popular, summer Dance on Film series beginning Thursday, June 6th 6:30 PM, with the 1954 musical movie classic Brigadoon.
For information, visit www.DiabloBallet.org or call the Lafayette Library at 925-283-6513.From the era of MGM’s classic film musicals comes Brigadoon, starring Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse. Lerner and Loewe’s legendary Broadway musical tells the story of two American tourists who stumble upon an enchanted Scottish village that comes alive every 100 years. The score features such classics as “The Heather on the Hill,” “I’ll Go Home with Bonnie Jean,” and “Almost Like Being in Love.”
Before the screening, Lauren Jonas, Diablo Ballet’s Artistic Director, and film critic Beau Behan will share fascinating facts about the making of the film. Behan has been featured on NBC Bay Area, NBC News and Boston Globe, and can be seen on the TV show, Beau’s Flicks & Nix, every Friday at 6PM on the Comcast Hometown Network, CHN 104.
Dance on Film celebrates some of the finest examples of dance captured in popular movies. The series debuted last year to sold-out screenings and enthusiastic audiences.
Admission is $5 for all ages. Everyone is invited to enter a free drawing to win tickets to attend a future Diablo Ballet performance.
The Dance on Film series continues all summer with additional screenings:
Wednesday, July 1oth 6:30 PM Singin‘ In the Rain
Thursday August 15th 6:30 PM Seven Brides for Seven BrothersProceeds benefit the Lafayette Library and Learning Foundation. All screenings take place in the Lafayette Library’s Community Hall, located at 3491 Mt Diablo Blvd in Lafayette.
For more information, visit www.Diabloballet.org or call the Lafayette Library at 925-283-6513.
Last week I noted that San Francisco based Roam Artisan Burgers would be opening its first location outside San Francisco in Lafayette and according to the owner they’re planning on an early October opening. Stay tuned for updates…
Check out the mulch which recently replaced sand at the Civic Park playground in downtown Walnut Creek. According to the City of Walnut Creek web page, the sand was replace with mulch to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other Walnut Creek playgrounds will be replaced as well:
To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), sand is being replaced with mulch at several City park playgrounds. The playgrounds will be closed during the replacement project for about 3 days each. Civic Park playground will be closed beginning May 6, followed by the playgrounds at Tice Valley park on May 10 and Rudgear park beginning May 10 or 13. Signs will be posted several days in advance of the work.
The area where there is a water component still has sand though. My kid loved playing in the sand so this was disappointing to him although I appreciate not getting sand stuck in my shoes. I think it would still be difficult to maneuver in a wheelchair though.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Friday, May 17th – Saturday, June 22nd, 2013It started with Fellini, was made world famous by Fosse, and now this multi-Tony Award winner bursts onto the Lesher stage with all the singing and dancing you could hope for! Meet Charity Hope Valentine, the girl who wants to be loved so much that she sings, dances, laughs and cries her way through romances with the “animal magnetism” hero, the “ultra-chic continental” hero and the “impossible-to-believe but he’s better-than-nothing” type hero. This delightful musical features fabulous dancing and great tunes such as “Hey Big Spender” and “If My Friends Could See Me Now!”