1529 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Judging by the photo of the inside below it looks like the opening of Oke Poke in downtown Walnut Creek is not far off… Check out their menu here.
1529 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Judging by the photo of the inside below it looks like the opening of Oke Poke in downtown Walnut Creek is not far off… Check out their menu here.
Lyric, Walnut Creek
In September we learned that the laser hair removal salon LaserAway would be relocating from their N. Main St. location in downtown Walnut Creek a few blocks away to the new Lyric apartment complex and they have now reopened. Check out their Walnut Creek services here.
Danville Square
A new cupcake and ice cream shop called Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery is opening in Danville Square where zpizza used to be. In addition to cupcakes they’ll feature fresh, small batch cupcake infused ice cream made onsite. Check out their menu here and their Facebook page here.
From their website:
We are a gourmet Cupcakery and Creamery – locally owned and operated that is very owner driven.
Jeff Martin founded the wildly popular Smallcakes that bakes and frosts 15 signature flavors every morning, fresh from scratch. Smallcakes features seasonal and special flavors created by Jeff. After appearances on the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” seasons one, two and seven as well as on the hit daytime talk show “The View,” Smallcakes became well known and in hot demand in neighborhoods across the nation.
With today’s release of the eighth Star Wars installment, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, I feel like today’s question of the day should simply be, Star Wars or Star Trek? I’ve always been a Star Wars fan, Star Trek, not so much. Which series do you prefer?
Conversation with Authors Chloe Benjamin and Jessica Shattuck:
Rakestraw Books
3 Railroad Ave, Danville
Wednesday, January 10th 2017
7:00pmDebut novelist Chloe Benjamin, author of The Immortalists, will be joined in conversation by Jessica Shattuck, author of Women in the Castle (newly published in paperback!) on January 10, 2018 at 7 PM. This event is perfect for book groups.
Spotted at Broadway Plaza in front of Macy’s in Walnut Creek. I forgot to check the model, anyone know?
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
European Train Enthusiasts is displaying this year in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville where Read Booksellers used to be across from Draeger’s. They’ll be open 10am – 5pm Wednesday through Sunday, however they will be open December 26th and January 2nd . To find out more about ETE click here.
From the Blackhawk Museum website:
For the 16th year, the European Train Enthusiasts (ETE) will bring their HO Scale European Model Trains and Modular Layout to Blackhawk to brighten the holiday season. This year, the Layout will be located inside the Blackhawk Plaza Shopping Center adjacent to Draeger’s Market.
ETE’s Module Group has created remarkably detailed scale versions of European landscapes, including mountains, villages, bridges, farms, lakes and industries, which come alive when they operate their trains though the carefully constructed countryside.
Each day during the run of the exhibition you will see a wide selection of locomotives, freight and passenger cars from various countries in Europe as different ETE members operate the layout.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, December 23rd, 2017Tchaikovsky—Selections from Nutcracker Suite
Stookey—The Composer is Dead
Manoel Felciano, narratorVarious—Audience Sing-Along
Anderson—Sleigh Ride
Running Time: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes, with one intermission
WHAT’S INTERESTING ABOUT THIS CONCERT– The Composer Is Dead was composed with text by Lemony Snicket as a whodunit mystery for all ages, written in the style of Prokofiev’s Peter & the Wolf and Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, and someone in the orchestra is guilty!
398 Hartz Ave, Danville
In August we learned that Starbucks would be expanding on Hartz Ave. where Consignit Couture used to be and not only is this a simple expansion but it’s going to become a special Starbucks Reserve store which will offer a “more intimate small-lot coffee experience”. Find out more about Starbucks Reserve on their website here.
From the Starbucks Reserve website:
Apart from the full-scale theatricality of the Starbucks Reserve™ Roasteries, our bars and stores offer a more intimate small-lot coffee experience. These are the perfect places to pick up Starbucks Reserve™ whole bean coffee, enjoy a handcrafted Starbucks Reserve™ beverage and chat with a barista about all things coffee.
Thanks to a reader for sending word about this, can’t wait to check it out!
Orinda Theatre Square
A new popup shop, Lina Shatara Jewelry opened this month in Orinda Theatre Square. Check out their website here. They will be open here through January 2nd from 11am – 7pm.
From their website:
Lina Shatara’s love of travel inspired her collection along with the wealth of visuals (geometric patterns, organic shapes and calligraphy) that boldly influence her designs. Turning sharp yet simplistic pieces into edgy contemporary jewelry has become the DNA of the brand, although not one she is bound to. Every season is about challenging herself creatively. Her use of mixed materials, oxidized metals and matte finishes add elements of surprise to pieces, creating an undeniable unisex appeal.
