Beyond the Creek

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, July 19th, 2014
10:00am – 4:00pm | Free

Bring your family for a fun-filled day of affordable world-class family entertainment at the 8th Annual Chevron Family Theatre Festival to be held Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.

Ticketed performances include: The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich, and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets. Each of the show’s animals were once strays, rescued from animal shelters. Now, they love to show off onstage – by performing a variety of stunts and skits!

Also performing are: Leslie Carrara-Rudolph a Sesame Street puppeteer, Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble performing Cinderella, Pushcart Players performing Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories, and Alex Ramon Magic! Tickets are just $5 for each performance.

Join us for FREE entertainment and activities that will take place inside and outside including live performances, face painting, costumed characters, craft making and more.

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Starbucks getting Remodeled in Downtown Lafayette

July 17, 2014 11:30 am

3547 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

The Starbucks in La Fiesta Square at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Lafayette Circle in downtown Lafayette is getting remodeled this week. It will reopen this Saturday, July 19th.

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Threads Consignment Relocates into Downsized Norf London

July 17, 2014 8:30 am

1341-H North Main St, Walnut Creek

In February I noted that Threads Consignment moved next to Norf London in downtown Walnut Creek and now more change is happening in this area as Norf London has downsized with Threads Consignment taking over the other half of the store. CY Louie, the jewelry and accessories boutique previously in Broadway Plaza will relocate where Threads Consignment used to be, right next door.

In case you don’t know where this fashion hub is, as you’re walking down N. Main St. towards Neiman Marcus, turn right right before Brandy Melville in the covered passageway and it will be on your right, a few stores down.

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MANIA! – Beatles Tribute Band at Moraga Commons Park Tomorrow

July 16, 2014 4:30 pm

MANIA! – Beatles Tribute Band:

Moraga Commons Park
1425 St. Mary’s Rd., Moraga
Thursday, July 17th, 2014
6:30pm – 8:30pm | Free

MANIA! is California’s Premier Beatles Tribute Band, capturing the imagination of both old and young with their attention to detail: from authentic Beatle instruments and costumes to the way they move, sing and play. Taking the audience from the youthful energy of The Ed Sullivan Show through the majesty of Pepperland and into the final days of the Beatles on the Abbey Road rooftop, MANIA! is not just a show, it is THE LIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE.

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Thirteen Salon gets Remodeled in Downtown Walnut Creek

July 16, 2014 11:30 am

1525 Locust St, Walnut Creek

The beauty salon Thirteen on Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek has been remodeled.

From their Facebook page:

We had our Grand Re-Opening today!! Look at our beautiful salon and come in to check it out soon!!

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Cycle Scape Fitness Coming to Downtown Walnut Creek this Fall

July 16, 2014 8:30 am

1657 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

A new indoor cycling space called Cycle Scape Fitness is coming to downtown Walnut Creek this fall. The location is next to Home of Chicken and Waffles around the corner from the Cinemark movie theater. Stay tuned…

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Arts in Bloom Festival at Orinda Community Park this Evening

July 15, 2014 4:30 pm

Arts in Bloom Festival:

Orinda Community Park
26 Orinda Way, Orinda
Tuesday, July 15th, 2014
5:30pm | Free

Bring your family, friends, a picnic, and enjoy an evening of visual and performing arts in the park to benefit The Orinda Arts Council, with the support of the Orinda Community Center Auxiliary, sponsor of Orinda’s Concert-in-the-Park series, Halloween Tot Parade, Holiday Bazaar, and fundraising for the Orinda Community Center & Park.

Free to the Public!

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It’s Official, Stelle Bistro Closes in Walnut Creek

July 15, 2014 11:30 am

1403 Locust St, Walnut Creek

Thanks to everyone who sent in word that the Italian-Peruvian fusion restaurant Stelle Bistro has closed. Diablo Dish also reported that they “appeared” to have gone out of business. Although the inside shows the table settings still set, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate sign in front is the most public indication that they really have closed for good.

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Amphora Lafayette Opening in Downtown Lafayette this Summer

July 15, 2014 8:30 am

Back in May I noted that the Berkeley-based olive oil and balsamic vinegar company Amphora would be opening next to The Cooperage in downtown Lafayette and progress has been continuing as temporary signs are now up indicating that they are “coming this summer”. Check out their website here for a product list and more.

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Book Collecting with Charles Dickens at Swan’s Fine Books this Thursday

July 14, 2014 4:30 pm

Book Collecting with Charles Dickens:

Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thursday, July 17th, 2014
7:30pm – 8:30pm | Free

How do I tell if a book is a first edition? What IS a first edition?

What makes some books worth many hundreds – or thousands – of dollars?

How do I know if a collectible book is worth the asking price?

If you have ever wondered about the above…
…please join us on Thursday evening, July 17th, for an informal discussion about book collecting, using examples from the works of Charles Dickens.

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