Back in April I noted that the florist Anahid Designs opened in Orinda Theatre Square but they moved to 100 Hartz Ave in Danville in September according to their Facebook page here.
Back in April I noted that the florist Anahid Designs opened in Orinda Theatre Square but they moved to 100 Hartz Ave in Danville in September according to their Facebook page here.
California Independent Film Festival:
Orinda Theatre & New Rheem Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda & 350 Park St, Moraga
Thursday, November 7th – Sunday, November 10th, 2013The 15th Annual California Independent Film Festival will be held for the third year in a row at The New Rheem Theatre in Moraga, CA. Films will also be shown at the Orinda Theatre, providing attendees additional opportunities to screen films and even more ways to experience the festival.
The California Independent Film Festival Association (CAIFFA) has begun announcing this year’s impressive line-up of films (some creating Oscar-buzz), a wide variety of foreign films, documentaries, short films and children’s programs.
Films opening this year’s festival include Body Complete, which has been screened at 13 film festivals world-wide and is an enthralling thriller taking a journey through war-torn Bosnia. In synopsis, Nicole is a journalist working for a TV station in Vienna, Austria. In 2004, she travels to Bosnia to film a report about Edina, a young woman who has gone missing. Edina wanted to bury her Muslim father in Bosnia, whose remains were discovered in a mass grave. Nicole`s search takes her to Morovci, the place where Edina was last seen. Morovca, located in Republika Srpska, is a nation created after the war. It was a major site of ethnic cleansing, in which thousands of Muslim civilians perished. Nicole`s tenacious inquiries put her increasingly at risk. The fanatic nationalism and open aggression all around her make Nicole`s search a life-threatening mission.
Orinda Theatre Square
2 Orinda Theatre Square
October 26th – Wednesday, October 30th, 2013
6:00pm – 8:00pm | $2Join us October 26-30, 6pm – 8pm (starting at 5pm on Saturday & Sunday)
Admission is $2. Perfect for Kids Ages 5 – 13.Bring Canned & Dry Goods to Donate to the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano.
65 Moraga Way, Orinda
Located next to Peet’s Coffee on Moraga Way in downtown Orinda, the space formerly occupied by Trattoria Lupetti will reopen as FUSCION Restaurant in November 2013 according to a sign above the doorway. The only thing I can find about this restaurant is in the sign itself, “Fine Dining”. Anyone know what kind of restaurant this will be? Thanks to a reader for sending in this tip.
From the Moraga PD:
Eastbound Camino Pablo in Orinda, under the BART/Hwy 24 overpass is closed due to fire at BART station. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. The road is anticipated to be closed until 10 pm.
Orinda Theatre Square
2 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Saturday, September 7th, 2013
2:00pm – 5:00pm | FreeKick off the new school year right and enjoy an afternoon of FREE family fun at The Square. Activities include:
Bouncy House
Mad Science Live Demonstrations and Hands-on Booths
Art Workshop by AMFA Gallery
Photo Booth
Live Performance by the Miramonte High School Band
Free school lunch samples from Table 24 and Barbacoa
Complimentary Vision Screenings & Discounted Vision Packages from Visual Entree Optometry
Meet McGruff the Crime Dog and Orinda Police Department + Receive Free Safety ID Kits
Free Tote Bag with the Purchase of a Raffle Ticket
Orinda Community Park
28 Orinda Way, Orinda
Sunday, July 28th, 2013
4:00pm | FreeOpera Concert in the Park is hosted by Julia Nielsen and features the following singers:
– Elizabeth Baker, mezzo-soprano
– Alex Boyer, tenor
– Coco Harris, soprano
– Bradley Kynard, baritone
– Angela Moser, soprano
– Jason Sarten, bass-baritone
– Lisa van der Ploeg, mezzo
– David Zelenka, baritone
– James Meredith, pianistThis annual event is not to be missed! Maestra Julia Nielsen of San Francisco will be hosting the event and has assembled an exciting cast of talented young singers to present everyone’s favorite opera arias and ensembles. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, soda, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket, umbrella, chair, kids, dogs and your love of opera to this lovely concert.
Parking is FREE. Orinda Community Park is within walking distance of the Orinda Bart Station.
A new sushi spot called Sushi Island has opened where Yu Sushi used to be at 19 Moraga Way in Orinda. They are open for both lunch and dinner.
Moraga Way, Orinda
In May of last year I noted that “The Old Yellow House” was getting remodeled and it’s progressing nicely as you can see in the photo above. It’s located on Moraga Way so plenty of people see this house every day driving through Orinda. According to the developer’s Facebook page they will be back to finish this house sometime this summer. I look forward to seeing this when it’s completed.
The Barbacoa outdoor lounge area at Orinda Theatre Square looks great. In addition to the fire pit there are tables shaded by huge umbrellas to the right.