71 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
American Kitchen’s Coming Soon sign is now up, don’t forget about the yard sale this Saturday!
71 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
American Kitchen’s Coming Soon sign is now up, don’t forget about the yard sale this Saturday!
“These trees are in a Tree Protection Zone (TPZ).”
From the Walnut Creek website:
A plan by PG&E to clear a pathway above its pipeline by removing thousands of trees throughout Contra Costa is drawing objection from Walnut Creek officials. In a March 20 letter, Mayor Kristina Lawson noted that PG&E has not sought the input of the community or its elected officials, and that more than 700 trees would be removed in Walnut Creek with virtually no exploration of whether the trees pose a public safety hazard, or exploration of whether other alternatives exist that would protect the public while preserving the trees.
For a list of tree types and a map of proposed tree removal in Walnut Creek, click here.
Based on the report dozens of trees are marked for removal on Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek and elsewhere which would be a real shame but Walnut Creek Mayor Kristina Lawson notes in her letter to PGE that:
PG&E does not have the unilateral right under its gas franchise agreement with the City to remove trees in the public right of way. Instead, PG&E needs the City’s authorization to remove such trees.
Hopefully these trees will become part of Walnut Creek’s Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) and saved from PG&E.
Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thursday, April 3rd, 2014
7:30pm | freePhilippa Kelly, Resident Dramaturg at the California Shakespeare Theater, will be sharing with us her thoughts about Shakespeare’s life and inspiration.
Shakespeare’s first experience of the plague was at the age of 3 months, when a family in his street lost 4 of its children to the devastating infection. During its attacks on London, the plague affected every aspect of daily life. How did it affect the mature Shakespeare’s writing matter and daily schedule? What other ailments did people suffer, and what were the most popular forms of treatment?
What physical conditions did Shakespeare live in? What amenities did he have in his house, and what was his typical diet? How did such details surface in his plays, and why might they be of interest to us today, 400 years later?
Philippa Kelly will discuss these topics and more, including the profiles of Shakespeare’s actors, what they would typically wear when they performed at court, what props they used, and how they rehearsed their plays.
Seating will be limited, so please RSVP to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.
331 Hartz Ave, Danville
According to the Esin Restaurant & Bar (owners of Revel) Facebook page, Our quiet opening is Monday night for Revel. /sneak preview.
The British pub The Crown closed last August at this Danville location. Check out Diablo Dish for more info here and thanks to a reader for previously sending in this tip. Photos of the inside are below. I can’t wait to try this place out.
452 Hartz Ave, Danville
A new outdoor living showroom CastleLite Outdoor is opening soon where Ironhorse Furnishings used to be on Hartz Ave. in downtown Danville. Check out their website here.
The women’s fashion clothing store Madewell, owned by J.Crew but based on an American denim label founded in 1937 , will be opening a new location in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek when the new section opens up in the next couple of years according to a reliable source.
From the J.Crew website:
In 2006, we introduced Madewell, a modern-day interpretation of an American denim label founded in 1937. Madewell continues to bring the same original integrity to everything it makes today, including a wide range of effortlessly cool pieces to pair with denim. Step inside any Madewell store across the country and you’ll notice a friendly general-store vibe and antique décor that naturally reflect the authenticity and timelessness of the clothing. In addition to Madewell’s brick-and-mortar stores, madewell.com (launched in 2010) is a strong sales driver. Madewell has also been making a further play in the digital space with a robust social media presence.
American Kitchen (formerly the French Bakery)
71 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
Saturday, March 29th, 2014
8:00am – 3:00pm
Less than six months later the exterior of the Chinese restaurant OI-C Bowl has been mostly completed as you can see in the above photo. I wonder if that giant picture on the wall will reappear?
A new exhibit, Sky: A National Juried Exhibition is on display at the Bedford Gallery in downtown Walnut Creek in the Lesher Center for the Arts through May 25th.
From the exhibit page:
From ancient mythology to surreal skyscapes, artists and philosophers have long meditated on the theme of sky. This exhibition asks artists to explore how the sky—both atmospheric and conceptual—can be represented in a diverse reach of media.
Sky was juried by DeWitt Cheng, a San Francisco-based writer and critic, andElizabeth Ferrer, Director of Contemporary Art, BRIC, Brooklyn, NY.
More photos after the jump…