Spotted this $8 haircuts sign at the Park ‘N’ Shop in Concord. In smaller letters: Performed by Students Would you go for this?
Spotted this $8 haircuts sign at the Park ‘N’ Shop in Concord. In smaller letters: Performed by Students Would you go for this?
Relics on Railroad Antiques & Art Faire:
Museum of the San Ramon Valley
205 Railroad Ave, Danville
Monday, September 4th, 2017
9:00am – 3:00pm | FreeThe 11th Annual Relics on Railroad is taking place on Labor Day Monday, September 4 from 9:00am to 3:00pm to benefit the Museum of the San Ramon Valley at 205 Railroad Ave. Danville’s annual market prides itself on 50+ vendors of visiting vintage dealers, artisans, antique aficionados, flea market diggers and clothing retailers plus live music and Appraisal Clinic. There are several free parking lots on both sides of Railroad Ave. One is centrally located on Railroad at the corner of 100 W. Prospect Ave. right next to Marcia Harmon’s Cottage Jewel Antique Shop and diagonally across from the San Ramon Valley Museum. You will not want to miss her jewel box of a shop and her 17th year anniversary sale celebration!
The Appraisal Clinic will be open in the Museum from 11:00am — 2:00pm. Verbal estimates of value for your treasures are $10 per item [cash only, please] with the money and time of appraisers donated to the Museum. Anita Venezia of Venezia Antiques & Estate Liquidations and Barbara Britt, The Glass Lady will be joined by Joe Silva noted authority on historic documents, autographs, old California, the gold rush and pocket watches. They may be joined by additional appraisers. Items of antique, vintage and collectible interest also include glass, porcelain, pottery, furniture, paintings, sculpture, civil war, silver, jewelry, war memorabilia & militaria, photographs and more. Please feel free to bring anything. Our appraisers love a challenge.
Be sure to visit the Concierge Booth to obtain a free map of the downtown area to help you discover over 30 locations for history, wine tasting, shopping, dining and the Eugene O’Neill Foundation. You can have the time of your life by living locally at Relics on Railroad 2017.
2540 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the San Ramon mainstay Giuseppe’s Pasta & Grill closed on August 27th. From their Facebook page:
For almost 20 years, Giuseppe’s has proudly served the San Ramon Valley, providing good quality food at a fair price in a family friendly atmosphere. Back in 1998, the folks of San Ramon welcomed us with open arms and for that we will be forever grateful.
Through the years, we’ve hosted wonderful parties, celebrations, surprises and even a couple of weddings. We’ve been fortunate to have benefitted from great friendships and loyal customers over the years and they all will be missed.
It has been a pleasure to have worked with such a wonderful and faithful staff; several have been with us for many, many years. Countless thanks to them for their dedication, hard work and loyalty, as we couldn’t have done it without them.
Now, after all these years, we are sorry to inform you that effective Sunday August 27th, Giuseppe’s will be closing its doors. The landlord has plans for the building and he will not be renewing the lease.
Thank you for your friendship and patronage,
until we meet again…
Joseph Marra & Family
Giuseppe’s
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The jewelry store Alex and Ani is coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek according to this article from Mercury News. Find out more about Alex and Ani here and see their online offerings here.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 1st – Friday, October 6th, 2017Memphis. 1956. Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash got together at Sun Records for the greatest jam session. Ever. Here is the hit Broadway musical of that incredible night.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
We knew that this was going to happen since June, and sure enough, the children’s activewear clothing store ivivva recentlyclosed in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Most of their other stores have closed but you can still shop online here.
Photo by Flickr user peterpearson
The Chemistry and Artistry of Tempering Chocolate:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Tuesday, September 26th, 2017
7:00 – 8:00pm | $10Everything from the quality of the cacao beans and their harvesting, to the processing and blending can impact the final results when baking with chocolate. It is also important to understand the tempering process to produce the right snap, shine and texture of chocolate candy confections.
Before baking for the holidays, gain insights into the chemistry and artistry of tempering chocolate. Taste samples from the Guittard Chocolate Company and enter the chocolate raffle.
Guest Speaker: Victoria Raulino, Guittard Chocolate Company
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
San Francisco-based Beep’s Burgers opened recently in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville with a limited menu compared to their San Francisco location (check out the menu below). I think I may need to try their root beer float for comparison sake…
Lyric, Walnut Creek
Last spring we learned that the blowout salon Drybar would be coming to the new Lyric apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek and the temporary window signage now up points to an opening on Bonanza St. Check out their services here. Note that Blow Dry Bar Studio is located in the nearby Mercer apartment complex.
