9/11 Tribute:
El Curtola Bridge
Highway 24, Lafayette
Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
3:00pm – 8:00pm
For more information on 9/11, check out the Wikipedia page here. I looked it up. Doesn’t look like an ‘inside job’ to me.
9/11 Tribute:
El Curtola Bridge
Highway 24, Lafayette
Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
3:00pm – 8:00pm
For more information on 9/11, check out the Wikipedia page here. I looked it up. Doesn’t look like an ‘inside job’ to me.
1683 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Yesterday I noted that a new candy store called The Candy Counter is coming soon to downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St. and now another candy store called Kandyland is opening in downtown Walnut Creek next to The Counter restaurant on N. California Blvd. Judging by the reference in their website to Print Cates who has been involved with Powell’s I’m wondering how this will differ from Powell’s. Note that this is in the Mercer apartment complex where so many salons are located.
From their website:
Our Kandy Kaptain, Krystle, has always loved all things sweet and sparkly!
Krystle’s passion for Kandy and glam began like most people as a child.
Krystle’s sugary dreams have inspired her to embark on her own Kandy Kareer!
She decided in May to attend the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago. It was
there that she heard about real life “Willy Wonka,” Print Cates.Our Kandy Kaptain immediately turned on her Kandy Radar, and located
Mr. Wonka in San Francisco. Lollipops and sparkles ensued, and before
you know it our Kandy Kaptain had found her Kandy “Print”ce! Kurrently both
are heavily involved in the Konstruction and Opening processes of Kandyland.
The Sparkle and Glamour will arrive winter 2013.Current thoughts are to open a flagship store and then subsequent corporate
stores. The “K” in Kandyland of Kourse arrives from our Kandy Kaptain,
Krystle’s own unique spelling of her name. The “K” theme is Karried throughout
Kandyland…and we just decided anything we wanted to spell with a “K”…
…we would!
1601 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A new store is coming to N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek this October where All American Signs used to be. I’ve been sworn to secrecy as to what it is but they already have one location elsewhere in Walnut Creek and it’s going to be very interesting judging by the eclectic signs in the window. More details coming soon…
Heather Farm Park
600 N. San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, September 14th, 2013
9:00am – 12:00pmComplete inventory list available here.
Inventory for the sale is ongoing, there will be other plants available as we continue to move things up. Please come early for best selection. Because we are not a commercial nursery the stock can be limited.
All our plants are grown using organic practices and the proceeds help fund our beautiful free gardens and many programs that benefit children and therapeutic programs.
1385 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A new candy store called The Candy Counter is coming to downtown Walnut Creek this November on N. Main St. (across from CREAM) where the eyeglass store The Art and Science of Eyewear used to be. They plan on selling bulk candy by the pound and bars as well. I’m imagining something like Powell’s in Lafayette without the ice cream. I look forward to checking this place out!
From their Facebook page:
The Candy Counter is a family operated business run by Mark, Carol, Meghan and Laura Sherry. The goal of the store was to help create a future for Meghan and Laura. By starting our own Business we are able to secure jobs for both girls as long as the store remains open. When thinking of a potential business adventures we considered a few things. The first is what we wanted to do, what would make us happy and what we had a passion for. Meghan loves candy and suggested the idea. We then looked around Walnut Creek and soon realized that there were no good candy stores in the area that sell a wide variety of bulk candy, and from that point on, we launched our adventure and have since been working towards building our dream candy store.
Recently I checked out a new exhibit at the Bedford Gallery in the Lesher Center for the Arts in downtown Walnut Creek and as expected it’s fascinating. Titled, Home: Shelter and Habitat in Contemporary Art, there are sculptures, paintings and other works of art that “investigates the role that home, habitat, and environment play in our modern lives.”
From the exhibit webpage:
From traditional notions of the hearth, to mobile, alternative, and eco-conscious abodes, this exhibition will address the way our interpretation of habitat has shifted over the past century.
This show features a national group of artists working in diverse mediums including painting, sculpture, video and photography. These works investigate everything from interiors and abstract concepts of what makes a home, to scenes of devastation and abandonment. Artists completely deconstruct the four walls we build around ourselves, producing art that is playful, surreal, familial and at times, disturbing.
No matter what form they take, our homes provide both physical shelter and emotional protection. They can comfort us, help define us, and in some cases become monuments to our lives after we’ve left.
Gina Tuzzi:
Check out more photos of the exhibit after the jump…
Heather Farm Park
301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek
September 19th – September 22nd, 2013
Times vary on day | $6Festival Hours:
Thurs 9/16- 5pm -10pm
Friday 9/20 5pm – 11pm
Sat. 9/21 11am -11pm
Sun 9/22 11am – 9pm$6.00 admission- $1.00 discount per ticket for a can of food to donate to the Contra Costa Food Bank
FREE:
kids 5 & under
65+
Active Military(with ID)2 Carnival Area’s with over 40 rides, Two Live stages of Music, Car Show, Beer Garden, Free Fishing at the Lake, Vendors, Food Booths and more…
107.7 The Bone Stage at the Walnut Festival: Full Lineup coming soon…
Pre- Sale Wrist Bands $20.. Wrist Bands are Valid all 4 days of the event. purchase at: www.thewalnufestival.org
The Walnut Festival Car show will be on Saturday & Sunday from 12pm – 6pm. Register at: www.thewalnutfestival.org
RSVP for Fishing on Saturday & Sunday morning at: www.thewalnutfestival.org
More info after the jump…
1632 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in May I noted that a new cafe called Cilantro Cafe opened where Sax Coffee used to be on N. Main St. next to the Walnut Creek City Hall and they have recently been renamed Kaffa Cafe (same owners). They offer coffee, tea, smoothies and other drinks in addition to a sandwich menu which can be viewed here. Outside signage (replacing the Sax Coffee sign) should be up soon.
From their website:
Kaffa is one of the original Ethiopian words for coffee. We strive to bring you the original coffee experience at Kaffa Cafe in Walnut Creek, California. We are family owned and passionate about bringing people together, which is why our coffee shop features a wide assortment of quality products and amazing service in a home comfort atmosphere. We have more than five years of experience in the industry, and we know what it takes to deliver a perfect cup of espresso and coffee. Customers love coming into our shop because of the great customer service, warm environment, and affordable prices. Be sure to pick up some of our award winning coffee, healthy sandwiches, vegetarian sandwiches, healthy smoothies or some kona blend coffee.
Check out the cool window design:
1501 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Located at the corner of N. Broadway and Lincoln Ave. in downtown Walnut Creek, the small gym LA Boxing with dozens of punching bags inside has been bought out by UFC Gym and the Walnut Creek signage has been changed to reflect the new ownership within the past month.
New signage inside:
Punching bags galore:
Orinda Theatre Square
2 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Saturday, September 7th, 2013
2:00pm – 5:00pm | FreeKick off the new school year right and enjoy an afternoon of FREE family fun at The Square. Activities include:
Bouncy House
Mad Science Live Demonstrations and Hands-on Booths
Art Workshop by AMFA Gallery
Photo Booth
Live Performance by the Miramonte High School Band
Free school lunch samples from Table 24 and Barbacoa
Complimentary Vision Screenings & Discounted Vision Packages from Visual Entree Optometry
Meet McGruff the Crime Dog and Orinda Police Department + Receive Free Safety ID Kits
Free Tote Bag with the Purchase of a Raffle Ticket