2380 Monument Blvd, Pleasant Hill
Back in May we learned that Pieology Pizzeria was coming to the Crossroads Shopping Center in Pleasant Hill and they opened in late June. Check out their menu here. I wonder how this’ll stack up to Project Pie opening up in Walnut Creek?
Spotted at the parking lot vegetable garden across from the Lesher center in downtown Walnut Creek, the sign says “Love blooms here”. Is the bike part of this art piece?
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, October 11th, 2014
3:00pm – 5:00pm | FreeIn this exciting event, teen bands will battle it out on stage in front of their friends and peers alike for cash and other prizes. The doors open at 2:45pm and the show will begin at 3:00pm.
Radio station Live 105 will take on hosting duties and have a table with games for attendees. The Guitar Center will also have a table and raffle for a free set of guitar lessons. The librarys own Bookmark Café will be present to sell food and beverages. Raffle prizes will be randomly awarded to audience members between each set.
For bands who are interested in auditioning, please visit TinyURL.com/LafayetteBotB
Free, no reservations necessary.
15 Crescent Dr, Pleasant Hill
Jack’s Restaurant and Bar is planning on opening a new beer bar with separate entrance behind their current location in downtown Pleasant Hill on Crescent Drive where Golden Nails Salon used to be. According to the owner they’re looking to get, “at least 20 tap handles and maybe some tap wines”. There will also be an opening inside to move back and forth between the restaurant and beer bar. Check out their website here.
1380 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Back in April I noted that McDonald’s would be closing in downtown Walnut Creek this summer and although the timing was off it turns out that they are planning to eventually close to make room for 119 residential units along with 16,323 square feet of retail stores. According to the Walnut Creek city council agenda report, JDC Development and McDonald’s Corporation filed the use permit and design review applications so McDonald’s would still be involved with the development of the condos (or rental units). I wonder what restaurant might end up at this location? Hmm…
Currently the Walnut Creek Design Review commission is recommending denying this development, “with recommendations for acceptable changes to project density, parking, site planning, or other considerations.” Stay tuned…
Rosemary’s Baby Free Movie Showing:
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, October 9th, 2014
7:00pm | FreeLike most first-time mothers, Rosemary experiences confusion and fear. Her husband, an ambitious but unsuccessful actor, makes a pact with the devil that promises to send his career skyward.
2 Theatre Square, Orinda
A new wine bar called Cine Cuvée is opening next to the Orinda Theatre where Kasper’s Hot Dogs used to be. Looks like there will be a movie/wine connection based on their Facebook page:
“Brin[g]ing cinema and wine together!”
“Cine – a combining form meaning “motion picture”
Cuvée – a type, blend, or batch of wine”
Coming Soon:
Crossroads Shopping Center, Pleasant Hill
The DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse that we learned was coming to the Crossroads Shopping Center in Pleasant Hill be opening October 23rd.
From ruthbancroftgarden.org
Container Gardening with Organic Materials:
Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek
Saturday, October 4th, 2014
1:30pm – 3:00pm | $25This class will focus on creating succulent arrangements with natural materials. Gourds, wooden boxes, and dried organic materials found in the garden make a wonderful base for a succulent arrangement. Laura Hogan, owner of Arid Accents, will create several examples in front of the class while sharing design principles and successful plant combinations for containers.
Following the demonstration, each attendee will be able to create their own masterpiece, using a moss covered branch as the starting point for their creativity.
$25 General Admission, $20 Members Price – Pre-registration is required for this class.
Members, please call the office to register at member price.
After moving multiple times within Broadway Plaza over the past couple of years, fashion accessories boutique Bracchiale (located next to Starbucks) has finally closed to make room for the GAP-owned, performance clothing store Athleta, which will be opening later this month.