Spotted at Second to None consignment shop on Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek.
Back in February I noted that the Davidson & Licht jewelry store plan on moving from Broadway Plaza to the building they own on N. Main St. where Wish and Vanessa’s Bistro used to be. Looks like progress is being made as both storefronts are completely boarded up.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 6th – Saturday, September 28th, 2013Shrek The Musical, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a villain with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek. Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs and great dancing, Shrek The Musical is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!
Shrek The Musical held an out-of-town tryout at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle from August 14, 2008 to September 21, 2008. It began previews at The Broadway Theatre on November 8, 2008 and opened on December 14, 2008. Directed by Jason Moore and choreographed by Josh Prince, the production featured Brian d’Arcy James, Sutton Foster, Christopher Sieber, John Tartaglia and Daniel Breaker. At the time, it was the most expensive musical to open on Broadway. The show closed January 3, 2010, after 441 performances, 37 previews, and a 12 month Broadway run.
Shrek The Musical is a family friendly show rated PG.
Spoted this dark gray Lamborghini in front of the movie theater in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St.
Evening Discussion on James Joyce:
Swans’ Fine Books
1381 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Thursday September 12th, 2013
7:30pm – 8:30pm | FreePlease join us on Thursday evening, September 12th, for a discussion on James Joyce. Our guest speaker this evening will be Harvey Segal, retired Professor of Sociology who has taught at Sonoma State University, NYU, and Queens College in New York. A James Joyce fan for over fifty years, he has lectured and taught courses in the Sociology of Literature and on James Joyce’s UIysses and Finnegan’s Wake.
Once again, the evening will be informal and highly interactive; Harvey will be addressing your questions throughout the discussion.
Seating will be limited to 30 guests, so please R.S.V.P. to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.
A new artisan chocolate vendor called Fera’wyn’s is now at the downtown Walnut Creek farmers’ market on Locust Street on Sundays. Check out their most popular chocolates here. They look like works of art, very beautiful! I also noticed they were selling chocolate mousse as well. Their Facebook page is here.
1519 Cypress St, Walnut Creek
If you’re into electronic cigarettes you’ll appreciate a store called Just e-Cigs that opened on Cypress St. in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out this debate in the New York Times about the pros and cons of electronic cigarettes.
1690 Locust St, Walnut Creek
I first noted that Hiro Sushi would be opening in place of CU Sushi at the corner of Locust St. and Giamonna Dr. in downtown Walnut Creek back in May and they have now opened. Couldn’t find a menu though, anyone try this place out? How does it compare to CU Sushi?
The musical chairs continues as Victoria’s Secret will be moving a few stores down where Bath & Body Works used to be in Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek. The opening is planned for November. In June I noted that J.Jill was also moving within Broadway Plaza so it’s interesting seeing so much action going on there recently. If I recall the new location where Bath & Body Works used to be is far smaller than Victoria’s Secret current spot.
Victoria’s Secret current location:
1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
From the Walnut Creek PD:
On the above date and time [August 24th, 2013, 11:06pm], WCPD received a call that an armed robbery had just occurred at the Corner’s Tavern Restaurant office. Responding officers arrived within a minute and found the suspects had robbed an employee in the back office. Other employees and patrons in the restaurant were unaware of what transpired.
A neighborhood canvass resulted in a witness who saw the two suspects flee south towards Newell Avenue and to a waiting car. The car was described as a silver colored SUV, possibly a Jeep Cherokee and it fled northbound through the Broadway Plaza parking garage.
Loss from the business was an as of yet undetermined amount of money. No one was injured during the robbery and the investigation continues. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.
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Suspect(s): Suspect #1: Black male adult, 20’s, 5’-8”, medium build. Suspect was wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, with a bandana covering his face. Armed with a handgun.Suspect #2: Black male adult, 20s, 5’-6”, medium build. Suspect was wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with the hood up with a bandana covering his face. Armed with a handgun.
Suspect Vehicle: Silver colored 4 door SUV type vehicle. Possibly a Jeep Cherokee with a roof rack.