3547 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
The Starbucks in La Fiesta Square at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Lafayette Circle in downtown Lafayette is getting remodeled this week. It will reopen this Saturday, July 19th.
3547 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
The Starbucks in La Fiesta Square at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Lafayette Circle in downtown Lafayette is getting remodeled this week. It will reopen this Saturday, July 19th.
1341-H North Main St, Walnut Creek
In February I noted that Threads Consignment moved next to Norf London in downtown Walnut Creek and now more change is happening in this area as Norf London has downsized with Threads Consignment taking over the other half of the store. CY Louie, the jewelry and accessories boutique previously in Broadway Plaza will relocate where Threads Consignment used to be, right next door.
In case you don’t know where this fashion hub is, as you’re walking down N. Main St. towards Neiman Marcus, turn right right before Brandy Melville in the covered passageway and it will be on your right, a few stores down.
MANIA! – Beatles Tribute Band:
Moraga Commons Park
1425 St. Mary’s Rd., Moraga
Thursday, July 17th, 2014
6:30pm – 8:30pm | FreeMANIA! is California’s Premier Beatles Tribute Band, capturing the imagination of both old and young with their attention to detail: from authentic Beatle instruments and costumes to the way they move, sing and play. Taking the audience from the youthful energy of The Ed Sullivan Show through the majesty of Pepperland and into the final days of the Beatles on the Abbey Road rooftop, MANIA! is not just a show, it is THE LIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE.
1657 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
A new indoor cycling space called Cycle Scape Fitness is coming to downtown Walnut Creek this fall. The location is next to Home of Chicken and Waffles around the corner from the Cinemark movie theater. Stay tuned…
Orinda Community Park
26 Orinda Way, Orinda
Tuesday, July 15th, 2014
5:30pm | FreeBring your family, friends, a picnic, and enjoy an evening of visual and performing arts in the park to benefit The Orinda Arts Council, with the support of the Orinda Community Center Auxiliary, sponsor of Orinda’s Concert-in-the-Park series, Halloween Tot Parade, Holiday Bazaar, and fundraising for the Orinda Community Center & Park.
Free to the Public!
1403 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who sent in word that the Italian-Peruvian fusion restaurant Stelle Bistro has closed. Diablo Dish also reported that they “appeared” to have gone out of business. Although the inside shows the table settings still set, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate sign in front is the most public indication that they really have closed for good.
Back in May I noted that the Berkeley-based olive oil and balsamic vinegar company Amphora would be opening next to The Cooperage in downtown Lafayette and progress has been continuing as temporary signs are now up indicating that they are “coming this summer”. Check out their website here for a product list and more.
Book Collecting with Charles Dickens:
Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thursday, July 17th, 2014
7:30pm – 8:30pm | FreeHow do I tell if a book is a first edition? What IS a first edition?
What makes some books worth many hundreds – or thousands – of dollars?
How do I know if a collectible book is worth the asking price?
If you have ever wondered about the above…
…please join us on Thursday evening, July 17th, for an informal discussion about book collecting, using examples from the works of Charles Dickens.
1930 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Noah’s Bagels is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Blockbuster Video used to be on Mt. Diablo Blvd. They also have a location in the Countrywood Shopping Center at the corner of Bancroft Rd. and Treat Blvd. and another location in Lafayette. Check out their bagel selection here and lunch menu here.