Is the X-Factor a guilty pleasure for anyone? If so, you may want to check out the top 8 X-Factor girls who will be performing at the Lesher Center on Dec. 22 at 7PM.
Is the X-Factor a guilty pleasure for anyone? If so, you may want to check out the top 8 X-Factor girls who will be performing at the Lesher Center on Dec. 22 at 7PM.
According to this press release, Neiman Marcus will be holding a grand opening store gala on March 8th to benefit 4 local charities:
Also noted is that this is the 7th Neiman Marcus store to open in California, tying Texas and Florida for most stores in a state.
From the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce:
Please join us for this very special evening as we celebrate a wonderful season with the new Ice Rink and our 7th year in operation at this first Winter Ice Gala.Formal cocktail attire – 21 and over, please.The event will be fully tented and heated.Valet ParkingReservations are required on a first-come, first served basis as seating is limited.6:30pm: Wine, beer and champagneEnjoy our jazz ensemble featuring Jack Pollard’s Party of Two, Ice Sculpting and Silent Auction7:45pm: Welcome, Seating for dinnerDinner is catered by Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar8:45pm: Ice Dancing performance by Award Winning U.S. SkatersBrittany Gray: ISI Freestyle 6 / USFS Gold MedalistKayla de Groot: USFS Junior Ladies / USFS Gold MedalistSonja Chen: ISI Freestyle 4 / USFS Pre-PreliminaryBelize Combs: ISI Freestyle 4 / USFS Pre-Preliminary9:00pm: Featured SkatersDance and Adagio Pairs Laura Carreon & Luke MunanaIce Dancing Performance by ABC Channel 7 newscaster, Dan Ashley and his skating partner, Paulette Bleam9:30pm: Performance by the band Push
From the Lesher Center Christmas Carol info page:
December 8, 2011, curtain 8pm
December 9, 2011, curtains 11am & 7:30pm
December 10, 2011, curtains 2pm & 7:30pm
December 11, 2011, curtains 2pm & 7pm
December 13, 2011, curtains 9am & Noon
December 14, 2011, curtain 9:30am
December 15, 2011, curtains 9:30am & 7:30pm
December 16, 2011, curtain 7:30pm
December 17, 2011, curtains 2pm & 7:30pm
December 18, 2011, curtain 2pmBrimming with music and dance, love and laughter, spectacular special effects and scary ghosts, it’s no wonder the critics have called it “THE Christmas Carol to see in the Bay Area.” Join the thousands who makethis theatrical event part of their annual holiday traditions.
It will be performed at the Hofmann Theatre, one of three theatres located at the Lesher Center at 1601 Civic Drive in Walnut Creek. Has anyone been to this performance before? If so, how was it?
From a Walnut Creek Police bulletin:
A number of streets, including Ygnacio Valley Road, will have lane closures on Dec. 10 for the first Walnut Creek Half Marathon. The half marathon starts at 7 a.m. on South Broadway near Whole Foods. Runners will run east on Ygnacio Valley Road to Ayers Road in Concord, then reverse direct to finish at Civic Park.
Street closures include:
· Two east-bound lanes on Ygnacio Valley Road will be closed between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m.
· Broadway between Rudgear Road and Civic Dr. will be closed from 4 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
· Civic Drive between Broadway and Ygnacio Valley Road will be closed to northbound traffic between 4 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.There will be police at Ygnacio Valley Rd. intersections to allow for cross traffic, but drivers should plan for delays.
There will also be 10K and 5K races that morning. More than 2,500 runners are expected to participate in one of three races.
For more information, visit http://www.runwalnutcreek.com
After the event, there will be a post-race runner’s festival in Civic Park East from 8:30 a.m. until noon.
From the Walnut Creek Walks page:
December 10, 2011 “Shopper’s Special: Off the Beaten Path”
Meander through the alleys and passageways of downtown Walnut Creek, and discover hidden treasures and historical tidbits. The walk starts at 10 a.m. in front of the Lesher Center for the Arts, and will end at the Broadway Plaza fountain. From there, can catch up on holiday shopping, meet a friend for lunch, or ride the Free Trolley back to the Lesher Center. Plenty of parking is available at the North Locust Street garage, next to the Lesher Center for the Arts.
There will be different walking tours on Jan. 14 and Feb. 11 as well.
From a sign at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek:
Join together with pride as we celebrate
the Holiday of Chanukah with a
Grand Menorah Lighting of Contra Costa’s Largest Menorah
1st Night of Chanukah
Tuesday, December 20
5:00 – 7:00 PMNightly Menorah Lightings
Wednesday, Thursday, SUnday & Monday: Dec 21, 22, 25 & 26 at 5:30 pm
Friday: Dec. 23 at 4:00 pm
Saturday: Dec. 24 at 6:00 pm
No, not the North Pole, this one is in a parking lot at Broadway Plaza of all places. Every year it gets converted into an elaborate photo booth. Here are the details:
Passing by Crogan’s bar on Locust St. in Walnut Creek I noticed this sign for Salsa dancing. $10 at the door, every Wednesday, free beginning lesson at 8PM, open dancing 8:45 – closing.
Has anyone been here?
This is the Christmas Tree at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Over the weekend the Salvation Army kicked off their holiday charity drive with a visit from the Salvation Army band. Definitely a festive environment over there this time of year.
