ELVIS Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite, spotted in Concord across from Todos Santos park at Half Price Books.
Presenting 2001 Space Odyssey:
ELVIS Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite, spotted in Concord across from Todos Santos park at Half Price Books.
Presenting 2001 Space Odyssey:
Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thursday, April 16th, 2015
7:30pm | FreeThere are still a few seats available for the recitation
on Thursday, April 16th!
David Stephens will present a “telling” – a thirty-five minute presentation – of the story which “they tell in the border country, where Massachusetts joins Vermont and New Hampshire”.Hailed as an instant classic when it first appeared in The Saturday Evening Post in 1936, The Devil and Daniel Webster stands in the front ranks of great American short stories. A hard-luck New Hampshire farmer sells his soul to the Devil and then enlists the help of Daniel Webster, “…the biggest man in the country…” to win it back. The Devil assembles a jury of the worst criminals and traitors from our history, and Webster must convince them to set free their fellow man. Can he? The verdict is a testament to Benet’s deep faith in the flawed beauty of the American journey.
Seating will be limited, so if you have not already done so, please RSVP to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.
2151 Salvio St, Concord
Last month we learned that Mi Pi Pizza would be opening soon across from Todos Santos Park in Concord and it looks like they will be opening this Saturday according to their Facebook page. Check out their food menu here and bar menu here.
Lamorinda Music
81 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Saturday, April 18th, 2015
8:00pm | $10Ever wonder what happened to the priest, the rabbi and the pastor after they left the bar? Or, those 15 Berkeley grad students after they changed the light bulb? Or, that chicken after she finally crossed the road? Find out in THE JOKE SHOW!, our brand new improv show debuting in April. It’s an outrageous evening of improvised comedies all based on your favorite jokes! Conceived and directed by Synergy Theater‘s Ben Piper in his directorial debut!
3406 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word that a new restaurant featuring seasonal California cuisine, The Hideout Kitchen & Cafe, has opened in place of the Italian restaurant Giardino on Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette. Owner JP Balingit is the former directory of culinary operations at Jack’s Restaurant and Bar in Pleasant Hill with longtime restaurant experience. Menus change daily; check out a recent lunch menu here, dinner menu here and brunch menu here. Lunch and dinner are available Tuesday – Friday with brunch and dinner available on weekends beginning at 9am. There is an outdoor dining area as well.
The interior features eclectic collectible pieces such as the display case featuring bread from local bakery The Rising Loafer. The bar is made from reclaimed wood from their neighbor. (See photos of this and more after the jump.)
Check out more photos after the jump…
Spotted in Concord, the sign says, “El Azucar Muerde” (Sugar Bites):
From the first 5 Contra Costa website:
In an effort to prevent childhood obesity, First 5 Contra Costa and the Healthy and Active Before 5 collaborative have launched a hard-hitting campaign urging parents to protect their toddlers and preschoolers from sugary drinks, and serve them water instead.
As you can see from the artwork, we’re not pulling any punches with this campaign.
Wake Up the Garden with New Five-Day Spring Garden Sale:
Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek
Saturday, April 11th, 2015 – Thursday, April 16th, 2015
FreeSaturday:
- Members Only Pre-Sale 9am-11amEntry granted to members of The Ruth Bancroft Garden only! No reciprocal members or guest passes.
- Memberships available at the door
- Public sale 11am – 3pm
- Docent-led tours at 11am and 1pm
- Free admission all day (Saturday only)
- Garden open until 4pm
Sunday – Thursday:
- The public sale continues 10am – 4pm each day
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Compared to the last time we took a look at the Broadway Plaza redevelopment in downtown Walnut Creek back last November, there has been amazing progress. You can see where the windows will be, one new parking garage has been completed, and Macy’s new window is up. Check out the latest progress here. I’m looking forward to the grand opening towards the end of the year!
With news that Walnut Creek has lost TheBEND food truck market people have been wondering what would be a good location for a new food truck market. One suggestion was the, “big open parking area in front of CVS at the corner of California and Olympic”. What about Cypress St. where Walnut Creek Wednesdays are held? What other locations are out there for a food truck market?
