Zebra is not the only downtown Walnut Creek tattoo parlor as Living Art Tattoo has been open since last year above CREAM in downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St. Check out one of their wall artwork in the photo below. Cool stuff.
32 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
The Cooperage opened a couple of weeks ago and I dropped by for dinner over the weekend and was lucky to snag a small booth without a reservation. Even though it was very early in the evening the place was absolutely packed. Check out the entire dinner menu here. Of course I had to try the Cooperage Burger “Angus burger, lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion jam, toasted bun, Kennebec French fries”. Check out those onion rings on top of the burger, delicious! Possibly the best onion rings I’ve ever had. The burger was less fatty compared to what I’ve had elsewhere but quite tasty. At a reasonable $13 I’ll be back for more.
More photos after the jump…
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Thursday, March 13th – Sunday, March 16th, 2014
$14
The true story of the princess who fell asleep comes to life before your eyes as the audience tries to save Sleeping Beauty from the spinning wheel. Where is her true Prince to awaken her with her kiss?
Spotted near the Walnut Creek-Pleasant Hill border.
Now that the weather has cleared up and is getting warmer out brunch has been on my mind lately. My usual routine is to fire up the waffle maker on Sunday mornings with some freshly squeezed orange juice and a big pot of loose tea but it would be nice to go out for a yummy brunch somewhere nearby. Pizza Antica has started offering brunch recently and there are plenty of other eateries as well. So for today’s question, what is your favorite place for brunch?
Veterans Memorial Building
3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, March 27th, 2014
7:00pm – 8:00pm | FreeJoin our lively discussion group on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
This month’s selection is “Gulp” by Mary Roach.
Spotted on someone’s lawn in Lafayette, I’m not sure what the hand is holding behind the face, anyone know?
3569-C Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Last I month I noted that the women’s boutique Lanvie would be relocating to the Clock Tower in downtown Lafayette and they are now open. They are right next to Francesca’s Fashion.
Spring Break Art Camp for Kids:
Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery
3620 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Monday, March 31st – Friday, April 4th, 2014
9:00am – 2:00pm | $375A spring break art camp for kids you wish you could take yourself.
Want to give your kids a fun, hands-on, art-making camp that goes beyond scrapbooking, sketching, and laniard? Give the visual explorers in your family five days of exciting creative experiences using a wide variety of methods and styles. This camp will be led by me and lifetime art educator, Eden Solomon.
About the co-instructor, Eden Solomon
Eden brings a lifetime of art making and instruction, most recently in Oakland’s MOCHA. She’s taught in many venues, including London’s Tate Modern Museum and East Bay public schools. Eden has a gift for combining true art skills with science and play. She is known for challenging experienced students and inspiring a sense of play in new students.
What to expect
Art making will take place in the gallery, studio and patio area. Slideshows will give reference to modern artists and relate the activity of the day to techniques and perspectives the kids can experience first-hand. Arrival between 8:30 and 9 with lessons beginning by 9:15. Snack break at 10:30 and lunch at 12:30. Healthy snack provided. Please pack your child’s lunch.
Lessons include:
- drawing
- painting
- printing
- clay
- puppet and mask making
- weaving
- paper sculpture
- color theory and mixing.
- modern art history
Please call or stop by to ask questions and see the gallery and studio space.
Details
Monday through Friday, March 31-April 4
9:00AM-2:00PMSnack and supplies are included. Each child is required to bring lunch and may choose to bring their own snack.
Address: Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery, 3620 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette. (Across from Diablo Foods. See map.)
Price $375. Registration necessary prior to camp.This art camp is limited to 12 children between ages 9-12.
The writing was on the wall for a long time and now the backside of Broadway Plaza is closed. It was pretty cool strolling back there with empty stores but now that’s it’s closed I guess we’ll have to wait until 2017 before this section reopens. Check out the Boradway Plaza Redevelopment FAQ here.
