A couple of weeks ago I posted about progress being made on a giant mural called Better Days, located on the side wall of rororiri in downtown Walnut Creek, and it’s now finished! If you’re in the area definitely check it out and look for new artwork from artist Ally McKay on her Insta here.
Thanks to a reader for sending a photo of the Bullman with Bulldog sculpture that has been yarn bombed by Bedford Gallery Docent Adrienne Rogers. Previously masked Bullman with Bulldog photos are here and here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Bright, new art murals made by local artists and Neiman Marcus employees are on display at the Neiman Marcus store in downtown Walnut Creek that was recently looted during recent protests according to this KCBS Radio article.
Last month we learned of the “masked bulldog“, so it’s only appropriate to see the masked bullman appear as well. Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek a couple of weeks ago.
Thanks to a reader for sending a picture of the “Masked Bulldog” in downtown Walnut Creek. The “Bullman with Bulldog” sculpture first appeared at the corner of Main St. and Mt. Diablo Blvd. about three years ago.
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Since when did stop signs decorated on the backside with birds and bird feeders become a thing? I’m seeing them all over the place the past year.
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
The Lesher Center is closed through April 30th in downtown Walnut Creek
From their website:
In response to the Contra Costa Health Services order to cease non-essential operations and gatherings in order to limit community exposure to COVID-19, all City buildings are closed until further notice.
Therefore, the Lesher Center for the Arts will be closed to the general public, and ALL EVENTS through April 30 are postponed/canceled. Lesher Center staff is communicating with all clients and ticketholders.
All impacted ticketholders will have the option of:
1. Ticket credit
2. Exchanges
3. Donation to producing company
4. RefundWe appreciate your patience as we work our way to you. There is NO NEED FOR YOU TO COME IN to exercise your option.
Spotted at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, this is a “vintage Andrew Kohler piano from the early 1900s, one of the few pianos made in San Francisco”.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last October the dinosaurs at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek were first spotted but they inexplicably went missing in December. As you can see in the above photo they have now returned to the same spot as before, next to Macy’s.
