A Massage Envy franchise is opening in the Rheem shopping center in Moraga, “coming soon”.
A Massage Envy franchise is opening in the Rheem shopping center in Moraga, “coming soon”.
The Bedford Gallery, located within the Lesher Center for the Arts in downtown Walnut Creek is hosting a bright new exhibit called New Neon: Light, Paint & Photography through February 23rd, 2014. Admission is $5 but is free the first Tuesday of the month.
From the exhibition website:
To brighten our winter days, the Bedford welcomes New Neon. Taking its cue from the re-emerging popularity of this distinctly Californian medium, New Neon will examine the ways in which neon has been repurposed— in both painterly and sculptural practices—to reflect the cadence and drama of our media-saturated cultural landscape.
This was a really fun exhibit to walk around with dazzling neon artwork throughout.
More neon artwork photos after the jump…
From Flickr user paukrus
Summit Museum Mount Diablo State Park
1250 North Gate Rd., Walnut Creek
Sunday, January 19th, 2014
10:30am – 2:00pm | FreeVery cool wet winters and very hot dry summers describe the basic climate of Mt Diablo. What kind of local amphibians survive these conditions? Where do they hide? What do they eat? How do they survive the heat? And when do they breed? These and many other questions will be answered by Naturalist Michael Marchiano. Meet a salamander up close. The presentation will be from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM in the Audio Visual Room at the Summit.
The jewelry store C.Y. Louie is closing on the backside of Broadway Plaza. According to a sign in the window there is a sale with, “up to 50% off”.
The Target police parking spots in Walnut Creek seem to randomly cycle through 0, 1 or 2 spots. Right now there are none. How long until it reappears?
“Flappers & Flasks” Centennial Celebration:
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Lesher Center for the Arts
Friday, January 24th, 2014
8:00pm – midnight | $100The Lesher Center for the Arts will roar to life as an early-1900s speakeasy, as we kick off Walnut Creek’s year-long Centennial Celebration. “Flappers & Flasks” is one of three Signature Centennial Events slated for 2014.
For tickets, visit the Lesher Center box office or call 925.943.SHOW.
Revelers will enjoy live entertainment and dancing, gaming, sweet and savory bites, and a few surprises. The party will, of course, operate under strict prohibition-era rules, but festive “spirits” are available to those who hold the password. And, if you try your luck, you have a chance to win the grand prize.
This is an adults-only event. Cocktail attire or festive costumes are welcome.
Price: $100 per person (free to anyone 100 years or older). Included with the price of admission is one whiskey tasting. Tasting times and space are limited. To purchase tickets, contact the Lesher Center for the Arts box office at 925.943.SHOW or online.
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, located next to Macy’s in Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek has closed. Luckily La Boulange Bakery is right around the corner.
1414 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The Danville-based, high-end women’s consignment boutique Consignit Couture is opening a new location on February 1st next to Lottie’s Creamery in downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St. This is where the women’s boutique Liliana Castellanos used to be. Find out about their special, pre-opening “60% consignor and 40% Consignit Couture” split here. To see which brands they accept click here.
Consignit Couture is also known for their eccentric mannequins:
1518 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Back in October I noted that the Indian gastropub Kanishka’s would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek and they are now expected to open by the end of January. According to the owner there will be a limited, pre-opening special event that you can sign up for on their Facebook page to have a chance to try their, “Neo-Indian small plates w/East India influences w/ a niche wine & beer”. Stay tuned…
1259 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month I posted scuttlebutt that the Japanese clothing store Uniqlo may be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and it turns out to be true according to the shopping center’s site plan. Uniqlo is set to take over 2 floors at the corner of S. Main St. and Botelho Dr. In the meantime Gina Khan Salon which used to be located upstairs temporarily moved into the spacious first floor location while Camera West on the second floor will move over to the old Gina Khan location across the hall by March.