Spotted at the Painted Saint Tattoo Studio in Lafayette. “Open Noon to ????” Classic!
3614 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Over a year ago we learned that Walgreens would be opening a new location in downtown Lafayette on Mt. Diablo Blvd. and things are progressing quickly with new signage up as you can see in the above photo. They are also hiring in a Craigslist ad here.
Award-winning Illustrator Rafael López:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Friday, June 19th, 2015
6:30pm – 8:00pm | FreeKick-off our “Read to the Rhythm” Summer Reading Festival with special guest, award-winning artist Rafael López! Winner of many prestigious awards including the Pura Belpre Illustrator Award and the Américas Award for Illustration, Rafael will be sharing his latest book, Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music, a true story of a Chinese-African-Cuban girl who was able to break the island’s taboo against female drummers, powerfully written by Margarita Engle. Come hear his creative journey as he magically brought this story to life through his symbolic and vibrant paintings. See some of the original artwork and enjoy an interactive drawing demonstration. Copies of his books will be available for purchase and signing. This free event is brought to you courtesy of the Contra Costa County Library.
Lamorinda Music
81 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
Thursday, June 18th, 2015
7:30pm – 10:00pm | $5Come and play with Synergy Theater
at our next Third Thursday Improv Jam! Mix it up with awesome improvisers from all over the area, learn new formats, share some of your own, and have a freakin’ blast! Just $5.00 to play or watch. Only 20 spots available so reserve your place by emailing Kenn Adams at Kenn@SynergyTheater.com
Tamara Ireland Stone Book Launch and Reception:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Sunday, June 14th, 2015
4:00pm – 6:00pm | FreeJoin Orinda-based YA author Tamara Ireland Stone for the launch of her newest novel: ‘Every Last Word.’ Refreshments will be served, and books will be available for sale – and signing by Stone.
‘Every Last Word’ tells the story of Samantha McAllister who looks just like the rest of the popular girls in her junior class. But hidden beneath the straightened hair and expertly applied makeup is a secret that her friends would never understand: Sam has Purely-Obsessional OCD and is consumed by a stream of dark thoughts and worries that she can’t turn off…
This is a free event and no registration is necessary. Come join the fun, and meet this popular local author!
Photo from roybookbinder.com
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Friday, June 12th, 2015
8:00pm | $15 – $20Roy Book Binder. The man’s a legend, and he’s coming to Mighty Fine Guitars this Friday night, June 12.
“Musically, Roy Book Binder is equally difficult to fence in or categorize. His eclectic repertoire includes blues, country tunes, bluegrass, folk, and popular songs that originated on Tin Pan Alley,” says his promo material. “The real deal,” says pal and recent MFG crowd-pleaser Ray Bonneville.
[VIDEO]Show starts at 8:00pm. Doors at 7:15. This will be a pass-the-hat party with a Suggested Donation of $15 – $20 per person.
Last month the Lafayette Juniors held their annual kitchen tour of six incredible Lafayette homes to help out several non-profit organizations, (see the first kitchen of the day from the tour here). Find out more about the beneficiaries here.
This kitchen and home is located in the Happy Valley neighborhood in Lafayette and hosted the luncheon in a magnificent backyard featuring a pool, hot tub with numerous patio and entertaining areas throughout. The highlight for me was the spacious outdoor entertaining areas adjacent to the kitchen through a glass door. At first glance the photo above looks like it could be an indoor dining room, but notice the heat lamps on the ceiling; it’s inside-outside living at its finest! Backyard barbecues taken to a whole new level. Another highlight was seeing beehives in front of the house! Sure, plenty of houses have chicken coops (including this home), but bee hive boxes in the front yard? Amazing.
From the Lafayette Juniors description:
The classic kitchen has a bohemian twist. This newly-built home was constructed with classic, elegant finishes. What makes this kitchen unique is that the homeowner’s personal, bohemian style shines through to create a warm, welcoming family kitchen. Stainless steel countertops surround the room and two expansive calacatta marble islands encourage guests to linger in the kitchen while allowing plenty of prep space. Plus, an adjacent butler’s pantry with a playful tile backsplash makes this kitchen party-ready. The kitchen and great room flow easily into an outdoor living room and kitchen to extend the entertaining outdoors.
More photos including the pool, beehives and more after the jump…
Rising rents in Lafayette, ranging from 30 – 60% according to City Manager Steven Falk, have been causing consternation among many renters. The Lafayette City Council took up this issue recently, and in response, the new owner of the properties offered a “Max-10% lease option” which would allow for one year leases with a maximum increase of 10%, thus staving off any rent control mandate from the city.
When I lived in New York City this would be considered rent stabilization, as opposed to rent control, which was much rarer. Do you think there should be rent control in Lafayette? If not, should rent stabilization be mandated? Or should the market rule completely?
Rendering from O’Brien Land Company
There has been lots of progress and changes at the Deer Hill residential real estate development in Lafayette. Originally known as Terraces of Lafayette that would have brought an apartment complex, the current plan is to have 44 single homes including an athletic field and trails open to the public. Check out the floor plans here or stop by the information center in downtown Lafayette at the Clocktower, behind Patxi’s Pizza.
Rendering from O’Brien Land Company
Town Hall Theatre
3535 School St, Lafayette
Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 – Monday, June 15th, 2015What? Bad news in this company? The House of Usher Repertory Theatre?
A slam-bang farce from the author of “Lend Me A Tenor”, “Moon Over Buffalo” focuses on George & Charlotte Hay, two fading stars of the 1950s. About to give up all hope of stardom, they receive word that they might just have one last shot: Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee, and if likes what he sees, he might cast them in his movie remake of The Scarlet Pimpernel. Unfortunately for them, everything that might go wrong does in this hysterically funny comedy.