Sign of the Day

April 6, 2012 8:30 am

Spotted at the Fujian Japanese restaurant in downtown Walnut Creek, the sign says:

Fire Station
of the
Walnut Creek Volunteer Fire
Department
part of the
Central Fire Department Protection District
1926 to 1965

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Judging Stores – Entrez! Open House in Walnut Creek

April 5, 2012 11:30 am

Entrez! Open House is a housewares and gift boutique located at 1507 Cypress St. in downtown Walnut Creek. From their website:

Entrez! Open House is an independent boutique specializing in European contemporary housewares, gifts, and furniture.

We carry over 30 different brands to make sure you find diversity in our items and prices range: Alessi, Iittala, Marimekko, Menu, Esteban, Pacifica, Galison, Sigg, and many more!

We also carry many locally designed and produced items: Elbow Grease Designs and punk rawk purl are the most popular.

Contemporary, Eclectic and European
are the main traits of the stores style.From stationery to dining set, we pick our products with extra care, and that’s what makes Entrez! such a unique destination.

They also have a store in Oakland. Check out the inside of the showroom:

I think this is a great addition to Cypress St. with a colorful and eclectic sense of style. Currently they are not open every day but they plan on expanding their open hours in the near future.

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Ming Quong Owner to Publish Book, “Bamboo Women” in June

April 5, 2012 8:30 am

Nona Mock Wyman, one of the owners of Ming Quong, the jewelry and gift shop located in downtown Walnut Creek will be publishing a book titled, “Bamboo Women“.

From her website:

Mock Wyman’s first memoir was Chopstick Childhood, her story of growing up at the Ming Quong orphanage in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1940s.

For the Spring 2012 season, China Books in San Francisco will publish Nona’s long-awaited sequel, Bamboo Women, an inspirational portrait of her Ming Quong “sisters” and their bonds of friendship which have spanned more than 70 years.

Has anyone read her first book, “Chopstick Childhood”? Sounds like an interesting read.

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Pianist Olga Kern to Play at Lesher Center April 14th

April 4, 2012 4:30 pm

photo by Flickr user me5otron

The Lesher Center in Walnut Creek will be hosting a performance by the pianist Olga Kern on April 14th at 2:30pm.

From the Lesher website:

In 2001 the glamorous young Russian pianist Olga Kern became the first woman in thirty years to win the Gold Medal at the Van Cliburn Competition. Her next triumph came in New York City in 2004 with a highly acclaimed recital debut at Carnegie Hall. Then, in an unprecedented turn of events, eleven days later Ms. Kern was invited back by Carnegie for a second recital.

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The 5pm Post – Ruth Bancroft Spring Plant Sale April 14th

April 3, 2012 5:00 pm

The Ruth Bancroft Garden, located at 1552 Bancroft Rd. in Walnut Creek will be closed until April 13th for the removal of the winter covers, but they will reopen in grand fashion by hosting a Spring plant sale on opening day, Saturday, April 14th. From their website:

The Spring Plant Sale is Saturday, April 14

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Garden!

Members-Only Sale and Silent Auction: 9am – 10am

Purchase the finest plants first by becoming a Member at the Entrance

Win a Brian Kemble hybrid at the Silent Auction

Public Sale: 10am – 3pm

Free Opening Day Admission (all winter covers will be removed)

Enjoy Docent led tours of the Garden

Choose drought tolerant plants displayed next to mature Garden specimens

Receive personalized advice from our knowledgeable Nursery Propagators

Sounds like a great event to check out especially if it’s sunny out.

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Judging Eyebrow Bars – Benefit Brow Bar

April 3, 2012 11:30 am

I was passing by Macy’s in downtown Walnut Creek when I noticed a Benefit Brow Bar right inside Macy’s on the first floor. They offer a free brow arch on your birthday which sounds like a great deal.

Nearby eyebrow salons include 2 i Bar stores within walking distance in Broadway Plaza, and as well as Lashfully, which recently opened in the older part of downtown Walnut Creek.

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House of the Day

April 2, 2012 4:30 pm

Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek on Bonanza St. note the huge office buildings in the background. I love the styling of this house, the details are amazing.

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Men’s Wearhouse in Walnut Creek Expanding

April 2, 2012 8:30 am

Last week I noted how the women’s sportswear store Title 9 was relocating around the corner on Mt. Diablo Blvd. and it turns out Men’s Wearhouse, located right next door, is going to take over this space from Title 9.

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Upcycle Workshop April 27th at Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek

March 30, 2012 4:30 pm

The Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center in downtown Walnut Creek is hosting a craft workshop on April 27th from 1 – 4pm for a $50 fee. From their Facebook event page:

Join the Bedford Gallery for an afternoon of demos and work-time with crafty artists Lisa Solomon, Rose Sellery & GoGo Craft! Learn how to transform old shirts and sweaters into fun accessories, dress up a dull shopping bag and more!

Fee: $50
Space is limited, please register by Monday, April 23rd to ensure your spot! For reservations, please call 925/295-1423.

Workshop participants also receive free gallery admission on the day of the workshop, so arrive early to view the exhibition, Outfitters: The Contemporary Art of Clothing.

For more info on our crafters, check out:
Lisa Solomon http://www.modifyd.net/
Rose Sellery http://www.rosesellery.com/Rose/Wearable_Art.html
GoGo Craft http://gogocraft.blogspot.com/

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Friday Question of the Day – Favorite Burger Joint

March 30, 2012 11:30 am

Before the Habit Burger Grill opened in downtown Walnut Creek, which I think is great, I probably went most often to the Counter, another downtown Walnut Creek burger restaurant. I know the new Corners Tavern has a burger on their menu I want to try. There is also George’s Giant Hamburger, Hubcaps, McCovey’s and must I say it, McDonalds. Obviously the variety ranges from nice sit-down to fast food.

Lafayette has Chow and Tao (Flipper’s burgers are served there). If I missed any please let me know and I’ll add it in.

So for the Friday question of the day, what’s your favorite burger restaurant? I guess this could be split into two parts. The burger itself, and the overall atmosphere.

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