416 Sycamore Valley Rd, Danville
A new restaurant called Dana’s recently replaced Martini Sky in Danville Livery in Danville. Check out their Mother’s Day menu here. They are open Tuesdays – Sundays for lunch and dinner plus Sunday brunch.
Outdoor patio area:
California Filmmakers Showcase:
Century 14 Theater
1201 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Sunday, May 3rd, 2015
5:30pm | $12Join us for this special presentation of brilliant filmmaking from gifted California Filmmakers. With a Red Carpet, filmmakers and actors in attendance this is a block of films not to be missed.
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USA, Dave Brown, 15 mins
When a college professor suffers a psychotic break, his hospitalization forces him to confront his illness and its impact on his wife and young daughter.The Maestro
USA, Dave Bundtzen, 7 mins
A woman at a crossroad in her life explores another option, a path opened by the sounds from a piano just a floor away.Max
USA, Rajesh Naroth, 6 mins
Some decisions are tough. A very hard day in the life of Ms. Davis.Amazing Adventure
USA, Danny Clark, 4 mins
After being pulled into the world of a classic video game, one gamer must embark on an amazing adventure.Jes and Lora
USA, Patrick Coleman Duncan, 13 mins
Jes just needs to borrow gas for his car, but farm girl Lora wants to find out more about the stranger. Featuring songs by Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy.Tsuru
USA, Chris K.T. Bright, 23 min
May 1942, a time of serious racial prejudice as over 120,000 Japanese Americans are evacuated and forcibly interned by the government. When an elderly couple go into hiding, they are given aid by a young nurse, unfortunately the FBI has almost caught up to them.
Mitchell Canyon trailhead
96 Mitchell Canyon Rd, Clayton
Sunday, May 3rd, 2015
1:00pm – 5:00pm | $6/carJoin hike leaders Jake Van Akkeren and Leslie Bartholic on this 4.5 mile hike winding past Mitchell Rock through a lovely wildflower garden, then just below Twin Peaks with outstanding views of Back Creek Canyon, and up to North Peak and Mount Diablo’s summit.Explore the hills framing Riggs Canyon in the southeastern reaches of Mount Diablo State Park. After following the spiny ridge separating Back Creek and Mitchell Canyons for a short bit, the hike descends to the Eagle Peak Trail and lowlands below. From there, hike the Coulter Pine Trail back to the trailhead. Bring, liquids, dress in layers, be prepared for poison oak and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Steady rain or severe winds cancel. Meet at Mitchell Canyon Trailhead; $6/vehicle. No reservations required. Details at www.mdia.org.
376 Park St, Moraga
In March we learned that Shish Kabab Show in Moraga would be replaced with a new restaurant called Graze and now thanks to a reader for sending word and photo we have more details on Graze Food Bar:
“specializing in fresh salads, housemade focaccia, soups & braised entrees”
Although their website is not quite ready check it out here. Stay tuned…
Photo by Flickr user rossburton
With word that Coffee Shop has opened in downtown Walnut Creek this week, I’ve been wondering how many people are partial to coffee and how many prefer tea. My routine is black tea in the morning, green tea at lunch and herbal tea after dinner. I do look forward to trying coffee at the Coffee Shop though. What do you prefer? What brand is your favorite?
Lafayette Community Music Festival:
Town Hall Theatre Company
3535 School St, Lafayette
Saturday, May 2nd, 2015
7:30pm | $35Town Hall’s Signature Music Event is being held on SATURDAY, MAY 2. Join us for the greatest evening of accoustic music your community has to offer. This year’s line up:
OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY
MARK STANLEY
PAT NEVINS
KIKI STACK
CLIVE WORSLEY
MIKE MILLER
KYMBER STARMACKSaturday, May 2
Doors @ 6:30, Music @ 7:30
$30 Advance, $35 At-Door
65 Moraga Way, Orinda
A reputable source indicates that a new restaurant is coming to the former MexCal location in Orinda on Moraga Way next to Peet’s within the next few months. The owner also has an Italian restaurant in North Beach neighborhood in San Francisco. Stay tuned…
Peter, Paul and Mommy, spotted at Half Price Books in Concord.
Enjoy some Peter, Paul and Mary:
Walnut Creek International Short Film Festival:
Century 14 Theater
1201 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Friday, May 1st, 2015 – Sunday, May 3rd, 2015We are incredibly excited to return to Walnut Creek with our third annual festival in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek. This year’s festival motto is SHORT FILMS, BIG IDEAS and we can’t wait to screen close to 100 short films in every possible category, featuring a wide selection of documentaries, comedies and dramatic World Class short films that will deliver Hollywood to the Century Theaters.
