Beyond the Creek

Flywheel Sports Cycling Gym Signage Up in Walnut Creek

September 8, 2015 8:30 am

1373 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

In June we learned that the cycling sports gym Flywheel was coming to Walnut Creek and their signage is now up. This will be their first East Bay location. Thanks to a reader for pointing this out.

More info from their web site:

The Walnut Creek studio features Flywheel’s signature stadium cycling and FlyBarre body sculpting classes. As always, every Flywheel class includes complimentary cycling shoes and every ride and FlyBarre class includes complimentary towels. Equipped with beautiful showers and changing stations as well as an exclusive retail boutique, the studio offers the ideal setting to refresh, recharge, and relax post-class.

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No BART Service between SF & East Bay on Sept. 5th, 6th & 7th

September 4, 2015 4:45 pm

From BART:

The dates and times of the track closures are as follows:

Date Track Work Times
September 5-7 From the end of service Friday and all day Saturday, Sunday and Monday (reminder, Monday is a holiday and BART will operate on a Sunday schedule). Regular train service will resume for the Tuesday morning commute.

BART is encouraging travelers to plan ahead, avoid unnecessary transbay travel, or to find alternate means of transportation across the Bay during Labor Day weekend. BART will close the West Oakland Station and will not run trains between West Oakland and Embarcadero stations on September 5,6, &7th, while we repair a critical section of track near the Transbay Tube.

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Celebrate the Marquis de Lafayette’s 258th Birthday in Plaza Park in Lafayette on Sept. 6th

September 4, 2015 4:30 pm

Celebrate the Marquis de Lafayette’s 258th Birthday:

Plaza Park
Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Moraga Rd, Lafayette
Sunday, September 6th, 2015
12:00pm – 2:00pm | Free

Please join French For Fun and the Chamber of Commerce for an afternoon of fun and music on Sunday, September 6. We celebrate the Marquis de Lafayette’s 258th birthday in Plaza Park (Mt. Diablo and Moraga Rd.) with a casual gathering that includes music provided by Isabelle Fontaine and Jeff Magidson “Duo Gadjo” – Gypsy Jazz , French Classics and Cajun music. We get started at noon. This event supports and promotes our relationship with our sister city, Langeac, France. Bring a picnic! For more information please call 925-283-9822.

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What Happened to Moraga Produce?!

September 4, 2015 11:30 am

576 Center St, Moraga

Moraga Produce opened a few years ago in the Rheem Valley Shopping Center in Moraga but it looks like they are mostly closed. According to the Yelp reviews ownership has changed and it’s been closed whenever I dropped by this week. Peering inside (see photo below) it looks like most of the produce is gone. Yet I don’t see any official sign they’re closed and the carts are still outside. Anyone know what’s going on?

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Friday Question of the Day – Is Walnut Creek Boring?

September 4, 2015 8:30 am

A few days ago I posted about Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical coming to the Lesher Center for the Arts in downtown Walnut Creek which prompted one comment about, “Lesher options being directed for the over 70 crowd. Those of us who like more contemporary entertainment have to leave town”.

From Wikipedia:

“Tenderly” is a popular song published in 1946.

Since then, “Tenderly” has been recorded by many artists, but perhaps the best-known version was by Rosemary Clooney. Clooney’s recorded version reached only #17 on the Billboard magazine pop charts in early 1952, but it is more popular than the chart data would suggest, as is evidenced by the fact that Tenderly served as the theme song for Clooney’s 1956-1957 TV variety show. The song featured prominently in the 1953 film Torch Song.

Do you agree that entertainment options in Walnut Creek and surrounding areas are lacking, especially for younger, twenty-somethings? Do you head out to Berkeley, Oakland or San Francisco for entertainment? Or are the Lesher Center and Town Hall Theatre solid venues for all ages? Are there other venues you would recommend in this area that might appeal to a younger, hipper crowd?

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Will Durst & Johnny Steele Performing at Town Hall Theatre in Lafayette on Sept. 5th

September 3, 2015 4:30 pm

Will Durst & Johnny Steele:

Town Hall Theatre Company
3535 School St, Lafayette
Saturday, September 5th, 2015
8:00pm | $25

Town Hall Theatre is proud to present the combined comedic forces of Johnny Steele & Will Durst. Steele & Durst have previously performed at Town Hall, but this is the first joint appearance of these comedic powerhouses and each will not only be performing an extended headliner set, but the two will team up for an exclusive Q & A after the show. Expect many wacky zany antics to spontaneously generate.

Pittsburg native Johnny Steele began performing comedy in 1984 after quitting graduate school in a move his parents referred to as: “Operation $40K Down The Drain.” This St. Mary’s alum has gone on to perform comedy at clubs, festivals, competitions, on national TV, corporate gigs and various Knights of Columbus dinners. Along the way, Johnny found time to host Live 105’s Morning Radio Show and KRON/Bay TV’s THE SHOW. One third of the titular characters in the “3 Still Standing” documentary, Johnny is currently touring the country as well as working on a number of web, radio, and TV projects. He is also working on a one- man show about his journey to find peace in a world gone mad, but described as the new normal.

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Preview of Eureka! Restaurant in Willows Shopping Center in Concord

September 3, 2015 11:30 am

1975 Diamond Blvd, Concord

Last month we learned that the southern California-based restaurant Eureka! would be opening in the Willows Shopping Center in Concord on September 7th, and recently I was able to get a preview of the inside. They also have a Berkeley location and are planning on opening new spots on the Apple campus and in Mountain View in the South Bay. Check out their burger menu here and starters/salads/taco/signatures menu here. I’m looking forward to the bone marrow burger and butterscotch rum pudding! This location will also offer a brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays in addition to lunch and dinner. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. There will be 40 American craft beers on tap with 20 of them featured in a rotating selection. (Check out the closeup of the rotating beer list sign after the jump). The bar also has a huge whiskey and bourbon selection.

The inside looks amazing and feels quite spacious thanks to the huge vaulted ceiling and wide sliding doors making for a great inside/outside dining experience. Handcrafted wood from historic American barns, factories, and whiskey distilleries adds a warm element to the overall design. This is a great addition to the newly redeveloped Willows Shopping Center and I look forward to trying this place out soon!

Plenty more photos after the jump…

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Lafayette Town Center Condos Construction begins next to Lafayette BART Station

September 3, 2015 8:30 am

Construction on the Lafayette Town Center next to the BART station (behind Pizza Antica) finally began last month. According to the sign above there will be 69 condos, have two floors of underground parking and be ready in two years.

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Donate Life Run/Walk 5K/10k at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek on Sept. 5th

September 2, 2015 4:30 pm

Donate Life Run/Walk 5K/10k:

Heather Farm Park
301 N. San Carlos, Walnut Creek
Saturday, September 5th, 2015
9:00am – 12:00pm | $35

The 5^th annual Donate Life Run/Walk 5K/10k is held to support organ and tissue donation. Not only have we changed our name from CTDN to Donor Network West but The Donate Life Run/Walk, will now be a 5K and 10K event on Saturday Sept. 5th 2015 at our NEW Location Heather Farm in Walnut Creek. Even though we have added a new length, we encourage those to run or walk in either of the distances. AND…We didn’t forget about the kids, there will be a “KIDS DASH” again. (All kids will receive a participation medal.)

REGISTRATION FEES: $35 – 5k or 10K Route

$12- Kids(12 & under)