402 Railroad Ave, Danville
The activewear clothing store lucy will be closing its doors for good on April 23rd in Danville. An employee there mentioned that all lucy stores will be closing by the end of the year and be merged into North Face. Both stores are owned by the VF Corporation.
Campolindo High School
300 Moraga Rd, Moraga
Saturday, April 22nd, 2017Please note that only pre-registered participants will be seeded according to swim time, “day-of” registrants will be seeded last regardless of time.
1501 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Impulse Room, a new jazz club that we learned would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek is finally getting ready to open officially next Wednesday on April 26th (Groove Dragon) and is hosting a couple of Facebook-invite parties this Thursday (Sophisticated Ladies ) and Friday (Negative Press Project). If interested in attending one of these events go to their Facebook page here and reply to their post from April 15th with the details.
The inside features a wine and beer bar towards the front with a piano and performance area on the other side. On Dance Saturdays the floor will be open for dancing to jazz, as well as “upbeat blues, Swing, and modern jazz”. Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays will feature live jazz inspired music. There is a complimentary buffet from 5:30 to 7pm. To find out all the details including the dress code and cover charge etc. check out their About page here.
This looks like it’s going to be a great addition to the downtown Walnut Creek nightlife scene. I look forward to listening to live jazz music here soon! Don’t forget to check out more photos after the jump.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The writing has been on the wall for a while now that Apple would be relocating from their location next to Tiffany in downtown Walnut Creek to Broadway Plaza ever since we learned of a new building with glass walls that was proposed last year where California Pizza Kitchen, Starbucks, Tesla and Yogasmoga used to be. The Broadway Plaza directory now lists the Apple Store as a new addition so it’s official. Apple is relocating to Broadway Plaza in a brand new building! With Amazon opening in the fall I’m glad to see some tech focused stores opening here.
Note, you can actually see the current Apple store in the background of the above photo so they won’t be moving far.
Orinda Theatre District
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017
5:30 – 8:30pm | $40Wine and Dine Orinda style this year on May 2nd and discover 16+ unique restaurants in and around Theater Square, downtown Orinda. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and will end around 8:30 p.m.
The Tour will feature classic favorite Orinda restaurants such as Casa Orinda or Shelby’s, recent successful addition like Fourth Bore or Taverna Pellegrini, and brand new hip spots like Wild Magnolia and Genuine Goodness. This is an opportunity to discover the quality and innovation of this gem of the East Bay.
The first half hour will be dedicated to will-call, appetizers with a free glass of wine from the Lamorinda Wine Growers Association, one of the latest approved AVA (American Viticultural Area) of the East Bay. Live music will resonate throughout the whole area, artists and local merchants will all be present.
7011 Sunne Ln, Walnut Creek
From the owners of the food truck Tonli Dumpling House, a new restaurant called Tonli Kitchen is planning on opening right across from the Pleasant Hill BART station on the border of Walnut Creek at the Avalon apartment complex. To get an idea of what they offer check out the Tonli Dumpling menu here. Follow them on Twitter here.
From the Roaming Hunger website:
Tonli Dumpling brings you classic Japanese street food. Authentic Japanese flavor thrives in dumplings, gyoza, ramen and Japanese curry. You’ll be saying Arigatō after you try Tonli Dumpling!
Although not as big as the Women’s March from earlier this year, there was plenty of honking and signs at the four corners of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek this past Saturday as people participating in the Tax March demanded President Trump release his tax returns. Check out more photos of the march after the jump.
More photos after the jump…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last September we learned that Old Navy would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and they have now opened across from GAP. I believe this is the first time Old Navy has opened anywhere in Walnut Creek.
Together: A Group Exhibition Featuring Artists of Treat Studios:
Heron Arts
7 Heron St, San Francisco
Saturday, April 15th, 2017
3:00 – 8:00pm | Free (RSVP)Heron Arts is excited to announce its upcoming group exhibition comprised of artists who work in the Treat Ave studios in San Francisco’s Mission district. The history of the Heinzer building laid the groundwork for its becoming a vessel of creativity and expression, its primary use today. The artists who fill the building vary in medium – from printmaking to painting, software development to textiles, and even a music label. This show will feature all new works from current studio mates. The opening exhibition will have live performances from local bands Cool Ghouls, The She’s, Joseph Childress Band, Diko and Grace Sings Sludge. In addition, there will be live printing by studio mate and master printer Paul Mullowney, and a photobooth by Glass Coat Photo Booth. The opening reception is on Saturday, April 15th from 3-8pm and is free and open to the public. The exhibition will be open until April 28th, by appointment only.
Corner of Main St. & Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Saturday, April 15th, 2017
11:00am | FreeThe Tax March is a movement gaining momentum around the country to demand transparency and fairness from our Commander-in-Chief. Throughout his campaign, Donald Trump told the American people he would release his tax returns. Despite intense public pressure, President Trump has not yet done so – breaking with 40 years of precedent in the process. His administration’s excuse? “People don’t care.”
We do care. Without seeing his tax returns, we have no idea what he’s hiding – shady business deals? Financial ties to foreign countries? Conflicts of interest? – or who his policies are really benefitting.
On April 15, we’re marching on Washington and in communities across the country to send a clear message to Donald Trump: You work for us, and we demand answers.
