3616 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Last month we saw the progress on the California/Mexican/Spanish rancho-style restaurant Rancho Cantina in downtown Lafayette and according to their Facebook page they plan on opening in early March.
3616 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Last month we saw the progress on the California/Mexican/Spanish rancho-style restaurant Rancho Cantina in downtown Lafayette and according to their Facebook page they plan on opening in early March.
3603 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
A Chase banking center is planned for the empty plot on the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Dewing Ave. next to Diablo Foods in downtown Lafayette. According to plans submitted to the city half the plot would be for a parking lot with the other half a 4150 sf building. However, according to the the city staff report, “the proposal will adversely affect the orderly development of the property within the city because the use disrupts retail continuity” so this banking center may not get approved.
Rendering (SZFM Design Studio):
Joyce Maynard and Joe Loya in Conversation:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Friday, February 27th, 2015
7:00pm – 9:00pm | FreeDon’t miss this inaugural program with New York Times bestselling author Joyce Maynard and critically acclaimed author (and former bank robber!) Joe Loya. These good friends will share the stories of how they came to be writers, their experiences in the literary world, and discuss the writing process.
This is a preview night of an exciting future series featuring Joyce and Joe in conversation with authors-of-note. Refreshments will be served!
1552 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Looks like there are delays at the Japanese bistro Izakaya Jun in downtown Walnut Creek. The signage is up but there has been a Stop Work posting up for a while now…
3614 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
A couple of years ago we learned that Walgreens was coming to downtown Lafayette across from Diablo Foods and the Coming Soon sign is now up.
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Friday, February 27th, 2015
8:00pmBus driver … blues sensation … John Maxwell has done it all. Come catch his act at MFG. A hidden gem!
1276 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Lots of progress at the pizza restaurant Project Pie that’s planning on opening in downtown Walnut Creek where AAA used to be. As you can see in the above photo there will be outdoor seating. The inside looks done so it shouldn’t be much longer… Check out their menu here.
1349 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that House of Beads would be closing in downtown Walnut Creek and this is the last week they’ll be open; They’re closing February 28th. Check out updates on their website here.
From Blackhawk Museum Facebook page
The Spirit of the Old West Exhibition:
Blackhawk Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
beginning Saturday, February 21st, 2015The Spirit of the Old West exhibition tells the story of the western frontier from the perspective of both the Native Americans and the settlers before, during and after the expansion west. The exhibition features authentic artifacts from the period, a large diorama depicting key historic moments, scenes of wildlife from the frontier and other elements that bring the past to life.
This exhibition was collected and curated by Jerry Fick who was born in 1947 in Redding, Pennsylvania. The son of farmers, Jerry grew up poor, but developed an early fascination with Indians and began collecting Indian artifacts after finding a spear point near the well on his family’s homestead. His parents and his grandmother (a full blooded Lenni Lenape or Delaware Indian) fostered his interests in Indians and helped him find and acquire items of interest.
3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
The sign says, “closed for vacation” outside the Chinese restaurant Lily’s House in downtown Lafayette but apparently a new Chinese restaurant with new owners will be opening soon in this location when the remodel has finished. Stay tuned…
