This 1967 Mirage-Ford M1 was spotted at the incomparable Blackhawk Automotive Museum in Danville.
Campolindo High School
300 Moraga Rd, Moraga
Saturday, April 25th, 2015
7:30am | $90The 9th annual event will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015. Registration begins December 1, 2014. Register early as we expect to sell out the 300 athlete capacity thanks to the growing awareness in the Lamorinda area.
1851 Sutter St, Concord
Last week we learned that Rockin Crawfish opened in Concord, and now, coincidentally, thanks to a reader we learn that a new seafood restaurant, Tom’s Crab Shack has opened across the street on Willow Pass Rd. Check out their menu here.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
I often refer to downtown Walnut Creek which encompasses the Broadway Plaza shopping center and other shops located downtown that reaches the Lesher Center for the Arts several blocks away. Same goes for downtown Lafayette which includes La Fiesta Square, and other shops located in the vicinity.
I cannot do the same with downtown Pleasant Hill because the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center is known as, “Downtown Pleasant Hill”. Check out the Downtown Pleasant Hill website here. At first glance you might think it was sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce or downtown association. However this is the shopping center’s website. From the point of view of the shopping center I think it’s great for them to be known as “downtown Pleasant Hill” but it sure is confusing! I wonder how the city ever allowed them to use this name?
Photo by Flickr user Artur
Motoshi Kosako – Master of Jazz Harp, Workshop and Concert:
Harps Etc.
1601 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Saturday, April 18th, 2015
2:30pm – 5:30pm + 7:30pm concert | $60Harps Etc. Café Concert Series Presents:
Motoshi Kosako, The Master of Jazz Harp, Workshop and Concert
“Kosako plays with fluid, modern style that evokes Keith Jarrett and Chick Corea.” Sacramento MagazineSaturday, April 18, 2015
Workshop: 2:30 — 5:30 p.m.
Learn how to arrange, improvise and jazz up your playing.
Concert: 7:30 p.m. co-sponsored by the Bay Area Chapter of the American Harp SocietyPurchase tickets in advance at www.harpetc.com/events, email info@harpsetc.com or call 925-937-4277
Workshop or Concert Fee: $35 prepaid or $40 at the door.
Attend the Workshop and Concert for only $60 prepaid or $65 at the door
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
In January we learned that Ike’s Sandwich Shop was coming to the Willows Shopping Center in Concord and right next door Palo Alto-based Rick’s Rather Rich Ice Cream will be opening up. Check out their complete flavor list such as caramel praline and black raspberry crunch here.
From their website:
Rick’s Rather Rich Ice Cream has been the home of 48 exceptional, handmade ice cream creations such as Coffee Molasses Chip, Rose andWhite Chocolate Ginger. We live, breathe and dream ice cream and never get tired of brightening a customer’s day with a big ol’ scoop of everyone’s favorite dessert —ice cream.
We also make the most delicious and beautifully decorated ice cream cakes (over 20 varieties) around. Or, try our handmade cupcakes, ice cream whoopies, cookies, brownies and pies.
This week we learned that the Cajun restaurant Rockin Crawfish opened in Concord. It’s been quite a long time since I’ve tried Cajun food and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I’m curious what your favorite ethnic restaurant is?
From the Walnut Creek PD:
On 2/16/15, employees of Starbucks at 1152 Locust St. reported that they found a video recorder that had been secreted in the unisex bathroom at the business during the hours of2:30PM – 4:00 and it had recorded several customers using the restroom.
On Tuesday 4/14/15 Starbucks employees at the same location reported finding another video camera secreted in the restroom. The camera had been in the restroom recording customers using the restroom between 2PM- 3PM. Walnut Creek PD officers investigated the incidents and developed evidence that indicated that Turner was the suspect that placed the camera.
On Thursday, 4/16/15, WCPD detectives assisted by Benicia PD served a search warrant at Turner’s residence on Oxford Dr. in Benicia. Turner was arrested on a warrant charging him with multiple counts of 647 J (3) (a) PC.
Walnut Creek PD detectives are attempting to identify the victims that used the Starbucks restroom during the above timeframes that were unknowingly recorded.
Anyone with information should call Det. Gabe Mauro at 943-5881
Rosie the Riveters:
Concord Library
2900 Salvio Street
Saturday, April 25th, 2015
1:00pm | FreeCome to the Concord Library to meet four of the women who worked in shipyards in Richmond and Oakland during World War II. Their jobs included welder, draftsman and electrician. “Rosie the Riveter” is the popular name for women who worked in the defense industry during World War II. The name Rosie the Riveter comes from a popular song written in 1942. Join us at this special event and meet these inspiring women who will tell their stories, show their photos and share their unique perspective of the World War II Home Front.
1847 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Rockin Crawfish, the Cajun restaurant from Oakland has opened a new location in Concord at the Park ‘N’ Shop in Concord. Check out their food menu here and beverage menu here. The inside has a fun, eclectic feel with records, guitars, license plates and of course artistic drawings of crawfish plastered on the walls. There is plenty of seating and large bar area throughout. Check out the photos of the inside below to get a feel for how it looks.
It’s been a while since I’ve been to New Orleans and this cuisine was so tempting that I ordered the crawfish boil ($13.99/market price). You choose the spiciness when ordering (I chose original which, although is less than mild, still had plenty kick for me), and after a short while a pound of piping hot crawfish in a clear, plastic bag along with a bib and a plate of lemons and a salty pepper dipping powder is ready to devour. The waitress explained that most people squeeze the lemons into the powder so you can dip the crawfish. First, you remove the shell from the head and suck the juice out. Then you remove the meat from the tail, dip into the sauce, and enjoy. Nothing else is edible. Crawfish don’t have much meat but there are plenty of crawfish in the bag. I recommend getting a side of steamed rice. It’s quite a bit of work but it’s delicious and if ever there were a place to enjoy cajun cooking this is it!
More photos of the inside including the crab tank after the jump…
