Beyond the Creek

Rosie the Riveters at the Concord Library on April 25th

April 16, 2015 4:30 pm

Rosie the Riveters:

Concord Library
2900 Salvio Street
Saturday, April 25th, 2015
1:00pm | Free

Come 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.

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Rockin Crawfish Opens in Concord

April 16, 2015 11:30 am

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…

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Progress on The Village Condos in Downtown Walnut Creek

April 16, 2015 8:30 am

1500 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek

It’s been a few years but The Village condo and retail store development is slowly progressing at Newell Ave. and S. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek and is expected to open Fall, 2015. Starbucks, Paul Martin’s American Grill and Ameritrade are expected to open here.

From the developer’s website:

Located in downtown Walnut Creek, The Village is an upscale mixed-use center characterized by modern simplicity and sophistication. Like a traditional village, residences and shops combine around small courtyards, plazas, and gardens. The 49 Condominium Residences are arranged to provide plenty of daylight, views, and privacy. 40,000 s.f. of pedestrian oriented retail space takes advantage of distinct architectural features to promote tenants and capture foot and car traffic. The Village extends Walnut Creek’s traditional downtown shopping area and creates a lively new southern gateway.

Rendering via Studio N

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Annual Spring Family Fun Day at Orinda Theatre Square on April 18th

April 15, 2015 4:50 pm

Annual Spring Family Fun Day:

Orinda Theatre Square
2 Orinda Theatre Square
Saturday, April 18th, 2015
1:00pm – 4:00pm | Free

Orinda Theatre Square kicks Spring into high gear with our Annual Free Spring Family Fun Day!
Hop on over and join us for a full day of activities, including:

• a rock climbing wall
• a petting zoo
• pony rides
• an extra large photo wall to capture the day’s memories
• face painting

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Coffee Shop Pre-Preview in Downtown Walnut Creek

April 15, 2015 11:30 am

1321 Locust St, Walnut Creek

Coffee Shop, the eagerly anticipated new coffee shop that replaces Lift Lounge in downtown Walnut Creek is opening by the end of April. The inside has been completely remodeled; the huge ceiling, wooden planks throughout, concrete floors and counters look beautiful. It reminded me of coffee shops straight out of Portland. There is going to be some serious coffee brewing going on with two Slayer espresso machines only available in a couple of other Bay Area locations.

In addition to artisinal coffee (initially local and national roasters will be featured) such as Sightglass and Four Barrel, with Stumptown cold brew and nitro cold brew available on draft, there will also be a selection of coffee based cocktails, craft brews and wine. Samovar teas and cold pressed juice will be available for non-coffee drinkers. As for cuisine, baked goods from local bakery 54 Mint as well as their own dishes made with seasonally fresh ingredients such as waffles and more will be featured.

Although I’m more of a tea drinker I think after visiting this place I may end up being turned on to coffee. This is going to be amazing! Check out their Facebook page here and website here and check out plenty of photos of the inside below.

Plenty more photos of the inside including the Slayer machine after the jump…

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Album Cover of the Day

April 15, 2015 8:30 am

ELVIS Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite, spotted in Concord across from Todos Santos park at Half Price Books.

Presenting 2001 Space Odyssey:

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The Devil and Daniel Webster at Swan’s Fine Books in Walnut Creek on April 16th

April 14, 2015 4:30 pm

The Devil and Daniel Webster:

Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thursday, April 16th, 2015
7:30pm | Free

There are still a few seats available for the recitation
on Thursday, April 16th!
David Stephens will present a “telling” – a thirty-five minute presentation – of the story which “they tell in the border country, where Massachusetts joins Vermont and New Hampshire”.

Hailed as an instant classic when it first appeared in The Saturday Evening Post in 1936, The Devil and Daniel Webster stands in the front ranks of great American short stories. A hard-luck New Hampshire farmer sells his soul to the Devil and then enlists the help of Daniel Webster, “…the biggest man in the country…” to win it back. The Devil assembles a jury of the worst criminals and traitors from our history, and Webster must convince them to set free their fellow man. Can he? The verdict is a testament to Benet’s deep faith in the flawed beauty of the American journey.

Seating will be limited, so if you have not already done so, please RSVP to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.

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Mi Pi Pizza Opening this Saturday, April 18th in Concord

April 14, 2015 11:30 am

2151 Salvio St, Concord

Last month we learned that Mi Pi Pizza would be opening soon across from Todos Santos Park in Concord and it looks like they will be opening this Saturday according to their Facebook page. Check out their food menu here and bar menu here.

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Car of the Day

April 14, 2015 8:30 am

Spotted in Walnut Creek.

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The Joke Show at Synergy Theater in Lafayette on April 18th

April 13, 2015 4:30 pm

The Joke Show:

Lamorinda Music
81 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Saturday, April 18th, 2015
8:00pm | $10

Ever wonder what happened to the priest, the rabbi and the pastor after they left the bar? Or, those 15 Berkeley grad students after they changed the light bulb? Or, that chicken after she finally crossed the road? Find out in THE JOKE SHOW!, our brand new improv show debuting in April. It’s an outrageous evening of improvised comedies all based on your favorite jokes! Conceived and directed by Synergy Theater‘s Ben Piper in his directorial debut!

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