1410 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Schroder Insurance relocated to Martinez after being in downtown Walnut Creek for 85 years. I passed by there so many times and appreciated the miniature fire engines on display. This surely must have been one of the oldest businesses in downtown Walnut Creek.
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Friday, March 15th, Saturday, March 16th & Saturday, March 23rd, 2019
$12Nominated for an Academy Award, Golden Globe and by BAFTA, “Capernaum” is this month’s foreign language feature film at Mountain Shadow. It won the Jury Prize at Cannes in 2018. Lebanon-born Nadine Labaki directed the film and wrote the screenplay.
The film explores the abusive childhood of Zain who, by the age of 12, is in prison for a violent crime. He is released to pursue a lawsuit against his parents for “wrongful life.” “I wish I had never been born” has never been so true for him. It has been called “the most heart-wrenching but beautiful film I’ve ever seen.”
Lyric, Walnut Creek
Michigan-based Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, which opened over the summer at the Lyric apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek, has closed. It looks like this happened around the same time Momo’s closed across the street. Thanks to all who emailed about this.
From an email:
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea will be closing on Sunday, March 3. Please know that if we could keep Sweetwaters open any longer, we certainly would.
We have sincerely enjoyed serving and getting to know all of our wonderful guests, employing the most amazing, hardworking and passionate staff, supporting local artists, businesses and charities, hosting meetup groups, live performances, pop-up shops, educational classes, and many other community events at Sweetwaters, and participating in many local events and charities around town.
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
The San Francisco-based menswear shop Unionmade is opening their fourth location and first in the East Bay in City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon this summer. Check out their online men’s selection here. Note that the above photo is not necessarily where the store will be.
From their website:
Established in 2009 on the eastern edge of San Francisco’s Castro District, Unionmade has been offering some of the best-made, hard-to-find, wardrobe-elevating menswear on the market ever since. Proudly featuring brands from the US, Japan, Italy, France, Scandinavia and more, we take the utmost pride in our stock list, which is carefully curated to ensure that it reflects the values we hold most dear. And those values are the driving force behind every brand we carry.
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, March 28th, 2019
6:30 – 7:30pm | FreeWomen — historically and currently — make important contributions to scientific communities and advancements in the STEM fields. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Margaret Race, a Biologist and Planetary Protection expert with NASA and the SETI Institute, and Julita E. Baker, Ph.D, a Food Choice Researcher and Educator, as they talk about their professional journeys — their inspirations, motivations, and recognition of other women in their fields.
1444 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who sent word that Momo’s has closed in downtown Walnut Creek after being open for only two years in this spot. I’m going to really miss their Big Ass fan! Their San Francisco location remains open. Does anyone miss McCovey’s which used to be here?
1614 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
California Closets, located in the historic Dole House from the late 19th century in downtown Walnut Creek, is closing, possibly in a few months. According to the latest city permit information it looks like a Warby Parker showroom may be opening here. Stay tuned…
Russian Center
2460 Sutter St, San Francisco
Friday, March 1st – Sunday, March 3rd, 2019
$12Unique to San Francisco, this exhilarating event includes live entertainment, with exciting Russian dancers and singers; authentic, delicious Russian savory foods, as well as tasty Russian desserts, and flavorful hot Russian teas from antique Russian samovars; beautiful imported and locally crafted Russian jewelry, folk art, and souvenirs; Art Gallery featuring the masterful work of Russian artists; and at the astoundingly popular Vodka Tasting Bar with the largest variety of flavored vodkas, made using traditional Russian family recipes handed down by generations!
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
San Ramon-based restaurant Fat Maddie’s opened their third location at Blackhawk Plaza in Danville where The Fieldhouse Sports Grill used to be.
Today’s question of the day was sent in by a reader – favorite dog park. I know Rancho Laguna park in Moraga is very popular with dog owners. What is your favorite dog park?
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