Back last September I noted the closing of the Watch Shoppe on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek and recently I noticed a sign in the window stating that it’s available for lease for $3,000 per month on a month-to-month lease. Since lease pricing is not general publicized I thought this was interesting to see how much prime Walnut Creek storefronts rent for. Presumably due to the month-to-month condition this is a big discount from what a long term tenant would pay.
All the President’s Men is playing at the Orinda Theatre Thursday, January 10th at 7pm. The Orinda Theatre is located in downtown Orinda at 4 Orinda Theatre Square.
Walnut Creek Shopper’s Special – Tiki Tom’s Surfboard Sliders, 3 for $5
Tiki Tom’s is located at 1535 Olympic Blvd in downtown Walnut Creek. I wonder how these compare to the Stadium Pub?
Quick note that the deadline for the upcoming Peaceable Kingdom: Animals, Real and Imagined exhibit at the Bedford Gallery has been extended to January 13, 2013.
From the Bedford Gallery at Lesher Center in Walnut Creek:
Deadline: January 13, 2013
Please read these instructions carefully.
If you still have questions, submit via email. Please, no calls.
Peaceable Kingdom invites artists to investigate our storied and rich relationship with the animal world. The exhibition will explore the ways in which animals have been a presence in the visual arts as metaphors, totems, objects of fear, and sources of emotional attachment and affection. The history of human and animal interaction is filled with tales of love, unusual friendships, failed domestication, and fearsome predators. From Kipling’s ferocious Shere Khan to the early imperial menageries, human fascination with the animal kingdom has run the gamut from emotional connection, to economic exploitation, and even scientific curiosity. Throughout all of these interactions, however, the sense of wonder we feel when we encounter animal life has been an enduring theme that has informed their continual and abiding presence in the visual arts. Peaceable Kingdom encourages artists to meditate on these complex and diverse relationships, addressing such issues as antagonism, admiration, attachment, and even the politically charged issue of animal rights.
jurors
Stephanie Cannizzo, Assistant Curator, Berkeley Art Museum
Ms. Cannizzo has organized numerous BAM/PFA exhibitions including Andy Warhol: Polaroids/MATRIX 240 (co-curated with Fabian Leyva-Barragan in 2012); Ari Marcopoulos: Within Arms Reach (2009–10); Yoko Ono: Grapefruit (2007); and Black Panthers 1968: Photographs by Ruth-Marion Baruch and Pirkle Jones (2003). She overseas the museum’s Conceptual Art Study Center, making accessible the museum’s conceptual art archives to artists, writers, scholars, and the public.Cathy Kimball, Executive Director and Chief Curator, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
During her tenure at the ICA, Cathy Kimball has implemented a number of new programs including an annual NextNew presentation, focusing on emerging Bay Area artists, as well as the ICA’s Night Moves program, which includes multi-media installations in the front window. She has curated several dozen exhibitions at the ICA, and has authored numerous exhibition catalogues. Ms. Kimball came to the ICA from the San Jose Museum of Art (SJMA) where she served as curator for four years.awards
$5,000 in cash awards, plus prizes to be selected by jurors.Bedford Gallery would like to recognize Diablo Regional Arts Association, the Bedford Gallery Guild, and the Bedford Gallery Docent Council for their generous contributions to this exhibition.
entry information
Eligibility
Open to all artists in the United States, 18 years of age or older. Entries must be original work completed within the last three years. (Dated 2009 or more recent.)Media/Size
Open to all media. There are no size limitations for entries. Please include specific dimensions with your entry. Bedford Gallery reserves the right not to accept exceptionally large, heavy, or cumbersome pieces. Work must be framed (when applicable) and ready to hang (wire, d-rings, or cleat). Acrylic glazing only; NO GLASS. All art must be labeled with artist’s name, title, medium and year.Entry Fee
A non-refundable fee of $35 is required for application. This fee covers up to 3 entries. One application per artist only. Online submissions are not considered complete until payment is made.
Citibank is relocating from their Mt. Diablo location near Pizza Antica to another Mt. Diablo Blvd. location next to the restaurant Metro as well as near the Whole Foods parking lot. Based on a peek inside it looks like they are almost finished.
From the City of Walnut Creek website:
Saturday, January 12
Registration now open
DESCRIPTION: From transformational technology to the ageless appeal of art, the Walnut Creek Library has a story to tell. Plus, Spotlight participants will get to see the Lincoln exhibit and learn more about this national touring exhibit from special docents.
DETAILS! Doors open at 8:45 for those who have pre-registered. Paid parking is available at the library — AND the Library Cafe is open early for those who want a pre-tour cup of coffee. The Walnut Creek Library is located at 1644 N. Broadway.
Zachary’s Pizza, the eclectic employee-owned Chicago-style pizzeria that originated in Berkeley is opening a new location in Pleasant Hill this month according to the Pleasant Hill Outlook newsletter. You can check out their menu here. They are known for their deep dish pizzas but also offer thin crust styles as well. Any favorite toppings or dishes to get? Deep or thin?
From their website:
Established in 1983, we are a 100% employee-owned company with three locations in the San Francisco Bay Area: Oakland, Berkeley, and San Ramon. Recognized locally and nationally with over 150 Best Pizza Awards, Zachary’s offers 2 styles of pizza: a Chicago-style stuffed pizza and a traditional thin crust pizza. Every Zachary’s Chicago Pizza is made with our mildly spicy, tangy tomato sauce, made-from-scratch dough, and our unique blend of quality cheeses. All ingredients are the finest and freshest available. Our approach is a commitment to high quality food, and a pleasurable dining experience.
The Pleasant Hill location will be at 140 Crescent Drive right across from the Cinemark movie theater.
I used to go to the Berkeley location but being from New York I have to admit I like thin crust more. I’ll definitely go to the new location to try it out again.
The Tesla Model S electric car has arrived to Walnut Creek. Spotted downtown next to Sasa.
Note: Deadline has been extended to January 13th, 2013.
From the Bedford Gallery at Lesher Center in Walnut Creek:
Deadline:
January 9, 2013January 13, 2013
Please read these instructions carefully.
If you still have questions, submit via email. Please, no calls.
jurors
Stephanie Cannizzo, Assistant Curator, Berkeley Art Museum
Ms. Cannizzo has organized numerous BAM/PFA exhibitions including Andy Warhol: Polaroids/MATRIX 240 (co-curated with Fabian Leyva-Barragan in 2012); Ari Marcopoulos: Within Arms Reach (2009–10); Yoko Ono: Grapefruit (2007); and Black Panthers 1968: Photographs by Ruth-Marion Baruch and Pirkle Jones (2003). She overseas the museum’s Conceptual Art Study Center, making accessible the museum’s conceptual art archives to artists, writers, scholars, and the public.Cathy Kimball, Executive Director and Chief Curator, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
During her tenure at the ICA, Cathy Kimball has implemented a number of new programs including an annual NextNew presentation, focusing on emerging Bay Area artists, as well as the ICA’s Night Moves program, which includes multi-media installations in the front window. She has curated several dozen exhibitions at the ICA, and has authored numerous exhibition catalogues. Ms. Kimball came to the ICA from the San Jose Museum of Art (SJMA) where she served as curator for four years.awards
$5,000 in cash awards, plus prizes to be selected by jurors.Bedford Gallery would like to recognize Diablo Regional Arts Association, the Bedford Gallery Guild, and the Bedford Gallery Docent Council for their generous contributions to this exhibition.
entry information
Open to all artists in the United States, 18 years of age or older. Entries must be original work completed within the last three years. (Dated 2009 or more recent.)Media/Size
Open to all media. There are no size limitations for entries. Please include specific dimensions with your entry. Bedford Gallery reserves the right not to accept exceptionally large, heavy, or cumbersome pieces. Work must be framed (when applicable) and ready to hang (wire, d-rings, or cleat). Acrylic glazing only; NO GLASS. All art must be labeled with artist’s name, title, medium and year.Entry Fee
A non-refundable fee of $35 is required for application. This fee covers up to 3 entries. One application per artist only. Online submissions are not considered complete until payment is made.
A couple of weeks ago I noted the closing of the Pizza Place in downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St. The furniture store SOFA a la carte next door also closed in November and apparently a sushi place will be taking over according to Diablo Dish. Word on the street is that this will be a Chinese owned restaurant with at least one other location somewhere in the South or East Bay.
If this pans out do you like the idea of a sushi place here?