Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
A couple of months ago we learned that the Texas-based jewelry store Kendra Scott would be opening in Broadway Plaza and they have now opened. Check out their website here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
A couple of months ago we learned that the Texas-based jewelry store Kendra Scott would be opening in Broadway Plaza and they have now opened. Check out their website here.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, November 18th – Sunday, November 19th, 2016
$57 – $73Baby, it’s cold outside, but it’s sizzlin’ hot around the Bay Area when Smuin kicks off the holidays with The Christmas Ballet. From classical to cool and contemporary, Smuin offers two acts filled with a stunning and original array of ballet, tap, and jazz. A joyous celebration of dance and a true holiday classic, the San Francisco Chronicle said “there’s no better way to express the joy of the season.” This year’s program will again feature Smuin favorites as well as new pieces.
Running Time: approx. 1 hour 50 minutes, with one intermission
Spotted at Neiman Marcus in downtown Walnut Creek. Best caption in the comment section gets a free Beyond the Creek t-shirt.
Shadelands Art Center
111 N. Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek
Friday, December 2nd – Sunday, December 4th, 2016
FreeCenter for Community Arts (formerly Civic Arts Education) will bring together handmade ceramics, glass, jewelry, paintings, drawing, prints, textiles and much more – all by Community Arts teaching artists and students. Attendees are invited to enjoy a weekend of holiday shopping and crafting at Community Arts’ Shadelands location.
The event will kick off with an opening reception Friday night, with live music, tastings from Calicraft Brewing Company, wine and appetizers. Attendees will also enjoy free craft classes and treats all weekend long. For a full event schedule, please see below. 25% of event proceeds will benefit community arts education.
Admission is free.
1250 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
A huge new two story food hall called The Foundry is planned for the empty lot across from the Century Movie Theater in downtown Walnut Creek. According to the Design Review report (meeting tomorrow), the “two-story food hall with three accessory courtyard buildings” will also feature related retail as well as “9,400 square feet of common dining area, a large outdoor patio, and roof top event space.”
The developer, BH Development, last year opened the nearby 1500 Mt. Diablo building that hosts San Francisco-based pizzeria Slice House, Barcelona-based Telefèric, and Rooftop as well as its acclaimed living wall. Stay tuned…
Walnut Creek Turkey Trot Race:
Civic Park
1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Thursday, November 24th, 2016
8:00 – 11:00am | $45This Thanksgiving, before the big meal, games, and pumpkin pie why not get a little exercise with a few thousand of your neighbors. The Forma Gym Turkey Trot is an event the entire family can enjoy. There are several races to choose from including Kids Fun Runs, 10K and 5K runs, and festival areas with costume contest.
By running the Turkey Trot you will also be giving back to your local community through our beneficiaries like the Food Bank, WCEF, PEAK, and The Wellness City Challenge.
The event takes place in beautiful Downtown Walnut Creek and goes through a flat terrain of neighborhoods, businesses, and part of the Iron Horse Trail.
1500 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
In June we learned that San Francisco-based pizzeria Slice House opened in downtown Walnut Creek and a new covered patio has opened next door where a parking lot used to be. Check out their menu here.
This is one of my favorite pizza places in the area so I’m glad there is more space now to sit while eating a slice!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Canadian-based shoe store ALDO is the latest store to open in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their website here.
A Swingin’ Holiday and More with Diablo Ballet:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, November 11 – Sunday, November 13, 2016
$47Your holidays begin with our annual production of A Swingin’ Holiday (by Broadway choreographer Sean Kelly, currently Associate Director of “An American in Paris”), performed live by the 16 piece Diablo Ballet Swing Orchestra.
Also featured is the company premiere of Lew Christensen’s classical Airs de Ballet, originally created for San Francisco Ballet and described by the SF Chronicle: “A whirlwind of non-stop dancing and bliss, innocent grace and an expression of joy.”
The program offers the whimsical Happy Ending by Resident Choreographer Robert Dekkers – described by the California Literary Review: “an assortment of euphoric snapshots”.
Running Time: approx. 2 hours, with one intermission
Each performance will be followed by a complimentary dessert and coffee reception where you can meet and mingle with the dancers.
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
Mod Pizza opened this week in the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek where the new Safeway opened recently. Check out their menu here.
