Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Earlier this year we found out that island-lifestyle clothing store Tommy Bahama would be relocating to Broadway Plaza from their current downtown Walnut Creek location and as you can see from the giant sign in the backside of the plaza, this is definitely happening. Check out their website here.
Yo-Yo Ma’s “The Music of Strangers” :
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Friday, July 8th, 2016, Saturday, July 9th, 2016
7:30pm | $12Yo-Yo Ma scoured the world – Istanbul, Venice, Central Asia, China and Mongolia – to find the best musicians he could for his Silk Road Ensemble. His journey and its results have been called the “Manhattan Project of Music.” In this documentary feature “The Music of Strangers,” the artists how the arts can advance global understanding. “The earliest reason for music…is it gives us meaning.”
Accompanying the film will be a delightful award winning short by filmmaker Steward Powers, “Sky High.” The films will be shown on Fri. and Sat. July 8 and 9 and Sat., July 16 at 7:30 at the Walnut Creek Library, 1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek.
This documentary feature is directed by Morgan Neville who won an Academy Award for “20 Feet from Stardom.” The film has been in numerous film festivals and has just been released in commercial theaters.
Mountain Shadow Film Society is a non-profit, membership organization. $12 General Admission tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 7 PM.
2905 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Chicago-based frozen yogurt shop Forever Yogurt is coming to the corner of N. Main St. and Geary Rd. in Walnut Creek. In addition to a frozen yogurt menu which can be viewed here, according to a poster in the window they also plan on offering boba teas, Asian wraps, and steamed buns. Stay tuned…
1601 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A few years ago we learned that Walnut Creek-based lugged steel bicycle maker Rivendell was opening a showroom called Bike, Book & Hatchet in downtown Walnut Creek featuring their own bicycles, as well as books and hatchets, and sadly, this eclectic shop is closing at the end of September. However, Rivendell still takes orders online here and will continue to focus on making lugged steel bikes at their original location at 2040 N. Main St. Find out more about Rivendell and lugged steel bikes here.
John Leguizamo: Latin History for Morons:
Peet’s Theatre
2025 Addison Street, Berkeley
Friday, July 1st – Sunday, August 14th, 2016
$35 – $60John Leguizamo’s up close and personal solo shows about growing up in Queens and climbing to the top of the Hollywood ladder have earned him scores of fans and accolades – and Emmy and Obie Awards. In Latin History for Morons, the outrageous, multifaceted performer attempts to teach his son (and the rest of us) about the marginalization of Latinos in U.S. history and the vital roles they played in building this country. From a satirical recap of Aztec and Incan history to stories of Latin patriots in the Revolutionary and Civil War and beyond, Leguizamo breaks down 3,000 years into 90 irreverent and uncensored minutes in his trademark comedic style.
3590 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Last December we learned that the liquor store BevMo!, featuring, “fine wines, premium spirits and craft beers” would probably be coming to downtown Lafayette and as you can see they will be “opening soon”. According to Diablo Dish they will be opening on July 28th.
With summer well under way I’m wondering what books are on people’s reading list this summer. What are you most looking to read?
Beyond The Shower Bucket: Water-Smart Living:
Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
315 Cortsen Rd, Pleasant Hill
Tuesday, July 12th, 2016
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | $20Learn about low flow fixtures and appliances, tankless water heaters, greywater systems, rain catchment methods, drip irrigation, lawn replacement, and more!
The drought is still present, despite recent El Nino rains. Discover many different simple options for household water conservation. Greywater landscape design expert Joseah Rosales discusses how to get the biggest bang for your buck and the details surrounding different conservation methods. Learn concrete actions you can take as a responsible homeowner to maximize your water conservation efforts, taking cost and aesthetics into consideration.
1539 Locust St, Walnut Creek
We learned way back in February that Piedmont-based Mr. Green Bubble would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek in between Orangetheory Fitness and Buon Vino, where Second to None Consignment store used to be and now the Coming Soon signage is up. Has anyone tried one of their other locations? What is your favorite flavor?
