Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy Show:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, December 30th, 2016
8:00pm | $30Will Durst and company poke fun at the major news stories of 2016 using stand up comedy, improv, and loosely written sketches.
Running Time: approx. 2 hours 15 minutes, with one intermission
Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
In September we learned that Starbucks opened in the Pleasant Hill Shopping Center across from HomeGoods and next door Chipotle is now open as well. Check out their menu here.
Photo by Flickr user Gabriele Diwald
Although the seasons here aren’t quite as pronounced as they are where I grew up on the East Coast, there are definite variations. I have always been a summer person. Possibly spring because that leads to summer. Although I’m glad the wet winter is helping out with the drought, I’m just not as happy-go-lucky walking around compared to a summer day wearing shorts and t-shirt.
What is your favorite season?
Peter & the Wolf with Rita Moreno:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Tuesday, December 20th & Wednesday, December 21st, 2016The EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner and utterly fabulous Rita Moreno joins the orchestra to narrate Prokofiev’s cherished tale, Peter & The Wolf. The holiday cheer continues with all the tunes you know from The Nutcracker, and the crowd gets a little rowdy (which we love), with Sleigh Ride and a full-on audience sing-along. Arrive early for kids’ Peter & The Wolf puppet making in the lobby.
Rheem Valley Shopping Center, Moraga
Lamorinda Pizza is opening a second location in Alamo early next year. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. Maybe the “a” at the end of Lamorinda can represent Alamo?
Danville Livery
A new fitness gym called Studio 26 opened recently in Danville Livery that offers Barre, Mat Pilates, and Tae Bo. Check out their schedule here.
From their website:
We barre hard at Studio 26. We are committed to elevating your barre experience by offering a 1-hour full body workout that combines small isometric movements with full range motions that incorporate light weights, resistance bands, yoga blocks, and balls. Each class is heavily influenced by music and will feature variations that engage your core, build lean muscles, lift your seat, and tone all around. Our instructors are trained to support you through challenging yet safe classes, and will offer modifications and adjustments as needed.
Teleferic Barcelona
1500 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Saturday, December 31st, 2016
$85 (2 person minimum)We will be hosting 2 dinner seatings for our exciting celebration featuring: live flamenco music, live flamenco dancing, bull fighters, a live running of the bulls, and more surprise entertainment!
1524 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In March we learned that the Peruvian restaurant Limon Rotisserie would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and although the opening has been delayed the Coming Soon signage is up and they are expected to open early 2017 according to their web site. Check out their menus here. I can’t wait to try their rotisserie chicken and hope this will be the best rotisserie chicken I have ever eaten.
166 E Prospect Ave, Danville
A new “luxury, lifestyle boutique” called Stone Cold Luxe opened last month in Danville. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
From a press release:
Stone Cold Luxe is a luxury lifestyle boutique nestled in the heart of downtown Danville, California. Curated and named for the woman who enjoys opulent settings, while shopping to accommodate her fashion forward lifestyle. She shops Stone Cold Luxe, because it accommodates her personal needs, while picking up an ornate gift for her bestie, and matching jacket for her mini.
Clients will be catered to at the moment of entering the freestanding shop, originally built in the 1920’s by a husband who wanted to accommodate an architectural layout, for his wife who was a dressmaker. The boutique still exudes original details and is inviting with open front windows, and a floor plan that is distinctive with an intimate vibe. Stone Cold Luxe will open its doors this November of 2016, just in time to accommodate the Danville holiday consumer needs. Centrally located in prime real estate, it will provide luxury for the needs of NBA wives of the Golden State Warriors, to the tech world of Silicon Valley.
Owned by Mother & Daughter, Marisa and Natalia both social and local residence of Danville, who travel and indulge in world luxury; will bring a retail concept unlike any of it’s competitors. With a collaboration of a keen eye for luxury, business savvy and a finger on the trending pulse for the Danville, Ca. market; Stone Cold Luxe is sure to be a rising success!
Diablo Valley Overlook at Juniper Campground
Summit Rd, Walnut Creek
Friday, December 30th, 2016
10:00am – 4:00pm | $10 (per vehicle)This classic loop provides views in all directions (even if the lowlands are socked in with tule fog). We’ll circle the park’s namesake peak, Mt. Diablo (elev. 3849’), via Deer Flat, Murchio Gap, Prospectors Gap and Devil’s Elbow. Part of the route will pass through sections that burned in the 2013 Morgan Fire. Allow 6 hours for this 7.5 mile hike with an elevation gain of about 2000 feet. Steady relaxed pace with a 30-minute lunch and other rest breaks. Wear layered clothing and bring plenty of water. Be prepared for mud and poison oak. Any rain cancels.
