Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Get ready for another shoe and accessories store to open in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek as Canadian-based ALDO Shoes will be opening this November on the backside (Broadway Lane). Check out their website here.
Cal Shakes Theater
100 California Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda
Wednesday, September 14th – Sunday, October 9th, 2016Black. Muslim. Outsider. These are the labels Shakespeare’s most famous Moor has carried with him as he’s climbed the military ranks. Having survived battle after battle in faraway lands, Othello’s greatest tragedy lies in those closest to him: his trusted friend, his beloved wife—and himself. In his Cal Shakes directorial debut, artistic director, Eric Ting, will face our society’s fear of “the other” head on with this provocative investigation of Othello.
Diamond Blvd, Concord
Back in April we learned that a new shopping center called The Veranda would be opening in Concord right next to the Willows Shopping Center where former Chevron offices used to be on Diamond Blvd. and the demolition is almost over. With a 365 by Whole Foods supermarket plus a movie theater this is going to be a great compliment to Willows. I look forward to checking it out when it opens next year.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
Art and Science of Eyewear is relocating within La Fiesta Square in Lafayette from their current spot next to Starbucks on Mt. Diablo Blvd. to the former Itrim location on Moraga Rd. and are planning on opening sometime in November. Check out their website here and look for their booth at the Lafayette Art & Wine festival this weekend.
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival:
Downtown Lafayette
Saturday, September 17th – Sunday, September 18th, 2016
from 10:00am | FreeThe Lafayette Art and Wine Festival, held each year on the third weekend in September, is the largest event in Lamorinda and one of the five biggest outdoor festivals in Contra Costa County. Join your friends in strolling among stalls of art, handmade crafts, listening to music, sampling foods from top local rest
2940 N. Main St. Walnut Creek
Last month we saw the new BevMo! styling when the Lafayette location opened and now their 22 year old Walnut Creek location on N. Main St. in Walnut Creek has been completely remodeled in a similar style. New sections include, a wine vault dedicated to unique and premium wines, rare and unique scotch, cognac and whiskeys, an expanded deli area including sandwiches and salads and a new party section.
Plenty more photos after the jump…
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 23rd, 2016 – Saturday, September 24th
$57 – $73
Smuin’s season opener offers a mixed repertory program introducing the work of Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch with his acclaimed Indigo; presenting a world premiere by Garrett Ammon, Artistic Director of Wonderbound; and paying tribute to the 15th anniversary of the most defining event in modern American history with Michael Smuin’s Stabat Mater, originally choreographed as a response to the 9/11 tragedy.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The Belgium chocolate shop GODIVA opened recently in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. I didn’t realize that in addition to chocolates, they also offer soft serve ice cream. Considering that it was a hot day, and I am a fan of both soft serve ice cream, AND chocolate is my favorite flavor, I felt a gigantic urge to get a scoop. At $6 it’s not the cheapest cone I’ve had but you can choose a chocolate dipped waffle cone for no extra charge. As I licked the delicious ice cream (see below), I had alternating thoughts running through my mind… “mmm, this is SO good”, and “there must be 1000 calories in this thing, OMG, I need to join a cycling gym or go for a run”. They also offer chocolate dipped strawberries and a frequent buyer’s card, buy six soft serves or drinks, get one free.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that according to the latest permit information Old Navy is coming to Broadway Plaza in between Tommy Bahama and J.Jill on the backside Broadway Lane pathway. Also note that today Broadway Parking will start charging for parking after two hours!
