Spotted in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek.
The Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts is hosting a new exhibit called Walnut Creek Turns 100: Celebrating the City Through Art until November 16th with free admission. If you’re familiar with Walnut Creek there is plenty of artwork that you’ll recognize, like the Lawrence’s Walnut Creek Meat Co. sign and the world-renowned downtown Walnut Creek koi pond.
From their website:
Presented in honor our city’s centennial, Walnut Creek Turns 100 is an exhibition that reflects our city’s rich history, land, commerce, community, and culture, both past and present, and features artwork made by our community members. This show reminds us how lucky we are to live in a place where beauty is everywhere and it highlights the enthusiasm of our community members who contribute to the texture of our town. Join us as we celebrate our heritage and history.
More photos after the jump…
From the Walnut Creek PD:
Here is an update on the wallet thief. Take a close look as she is seen exiting a store after purchasing over $1000 worth of merchandise on the stolen credit card. This is just one of the stores she hit. Please call the Walnut Creek Police Dept at (925)943-5844 if you recognize her.
More details including video from Tender Greens at SF Gate.
1320 Locust St, Walnut Creek
There has been quite a lot of progress with the new Veggie Grill coming to downtown Walnut Creek and now their Facebook page notes that they expect to open mid to late November. Check out their menu here. They will be located right next to Anthropologie and Tender Greens on Locust St.
The Downtown Walnut Creek Association is seeking a full-time Executive Director to join our team. As our Executive Director, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to work in one of the West’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations. Downtown Walnut Creek is renowned for its world-class selection of shops, offering the ultimate shopping experience – all in a safe, beautiful, and pedestrian-friendly setting.
The Executive Director will preserve and build upon a vibrant, successful downtown. This position is a great fit for a creative, natural born leader with a passion for marketing and events, and strong administrative and accounting skill set. With direction from the Board, the Executive Director will serve as the “face” of the Association. A desire to build strong relationships is a must – interfacing with business owners, city staff and officials, and vendors is a large part of the position.
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Rendering of the Orchards Safeway stores
Earlier this month I posted some scuttlebutt about Campo Di Bocce, an Italian restaurant and bocce facility possibly coming to the Orchards Safeway development in Walnut Creek at Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Oak Grove Rd. and according to an article in the Contra Costa Times, “Safeway officials continuously hint of a deal in the works”, although the exact restaurant wasn’t named.
The article also notes that the department store Stein Mart, the gym Crunch and the pet store Petco will be coming to this development as well. I’m already familiar with Petco and Crunch.
From the Stein Mart “Fashion & Value for over 100 years” website:
Dear Friend, I personally invite you to see what Stein Mart has in store for you. This season, find more designer brands, more colors, a bigger selection and exciting new ways to save every day. And now, online shopping, so you can experience us at home and in your local store.
Either way, I promise that we are going to keep the WOWs coming. Look forward to the latest fashion, the most unique home décor and gifts, and the season’s must-have accessories – at prices that fit your budget perfectly.
1411 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Check out all the signage at the recently re-opened LA street food style restaurant 310 Eatery at the Redux Lounge in downtown Walnut Creek. Previously they were located around the corner on Bonanza St. Their Facebook page is here.
Spotted at the corner of S. California Blvd. and Botelho Dr. in downtown Walnut Creek where the pizzeria Project Pie will be opening soon.
The Gardens at Heather Farm
1540 Marchbanks Dr, Walnut Creek
Sunday, October 5th, 2014
4:00pm – 7:00pm | $65What: Walnut Creek’s Centennial Celebrations continue with the 17th Annual Wine & RosesGala to benefit The Gardens at Heather Farm. The al fresco evening begins with a Champagne Stroll in the Rose Garden, followed by a wine and beer tasting, small bites, raffle and silent auction, accompanied by live music from the Dirty Cello Band.
When: Saturday, October 5; 4-7pm.
Where: The Gardens at Heather Farm Park, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA.
Tickets: $65/person in advance, $75/at the door. All proceeds benefit The Gardens.
Purchase tickets: Visit www.gardenshf.org or call 925-947-1678.
Macy’s in downtown Walnut Creek in Broadway Plaza has been covered in black fabric for a while now and details on how it will look when it’s finished are being reviewed by the Walnut Creek Design Review commission. As you can see in the above rendering the red look is out, replaced with a lighter motif centered with a large glass opening. Natural light is great so I’m glad this is happening. There will also be a 57,000 square foot addition which you can see in the photo at bottom.
