Spotted in front of Venture Men’s Goods clothing store in downtown Lafayette. Entries due by Friday, March 29th. Some of the decorated egg drawings were hanging in their window. Another great idea by Venture.
Spotted in front of Venture Men’s Goods clothing store in downtown Lafayette. Entries due by Friday, March 29th. Some of the decorated egg drawings were hanging in their window. Another great idea by Venture.
Rolling Stones Tribute Band The Unauthorized:
Townhall Theatre Company
3535 School Street, Lafayette
Saturday, March 30th, 2013
7:00pm | $25The greatest Rolling Stones tribute band in the Bay Area comes to Town Hall for one night only! The Unauthorized have shared stages with or opened for some of the biggest names in Rock, including The Beach Boys, Elton John, Journey, Molly Hatchet, Pete Best, Taylor Dayne, Gary Wright, Al Stewart, Ambrosia, Chaka Khan, and more.
March 30
Doors @ 7PM, Music @ 8PM
The children’s bookstore Storyteller has been squeezed out of their downtown location and are relocating to a spot behind Peet’s Coffee & Tea, next to Whole Foods in Lafayette to make way for the Cooperage Bar and Grill expansion taking place at the former location of Petar’s. As you can see in the photo below, the wall separating Storyteller won’t be there for long. Look for the Cooperage Bar and Grill to open sometime this summer at Lafayette Circle across the street from Chow.
Earlier this month I noted that a florist might be opening in downtown Lafayette behind Patxi’s Pizza and it turns out to have been true. Floret opens today in the Lafayette Clocktower.
Teja Gerken and Doug Young Guitar Performance:
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Circle
Friday, March 29th, 2013
8:00pm | $15 donationTeja Gerken and Doug Young team up for a fabulous evening of fingerstyle guitar. Teja is an editor at Acoustic Guitar Magazine, and Doug Young is a frequent contributor there and an author in his own right, but having read them, here’s your chance to HEAR them. You will be mightily pleased. I guarantee it. Solo stuff and duo stuff. Fingerstyle. Several cool guitars to tickle your eyeballs and lots of cool alternate tunings to tickle your earballs, as well. RSVP stevie@mightyfineguitars.c
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Ike’s sandwich shop is opening very soon in downtown Walnut Creek and a job sign has been posted in their window. Check it out. They also have a menu posted. I can’t wait! Read the story of Ike’s here.
Back in the beginning of the month I noted that the Neiman Marcus metal fins were missing from their storefront but they are now back. This time you can see a distinctive skelton-like backbone which presumably protects them as they swivel back and forth from the wind. Take a look at the photo below to see what they looked like on opening day one year go.
Behind the Scenes Exploration of Walnut Creek:
Walnut Heights Elementary School
2064 Walnut Blvd. Walnut Creek
Saturday, April 13th, 2013
9:00am – 10:30am | FreeDESCRIPTION: April’s Second Saturday Spotlight shines on the work of the Walnut Creek Open Space Foundation with a guided walk to three restoration projects, plus a visit to a native-rich area used as a source for restoration project plants.
Learn how to create “dead shade” to help plants make it through the long, hot summer. Get tips on the art of seed gathering and weed killing. Hear how the Foundation chooses restoration sites, and the process they follow to plant, grow and care for native plants at those sites. (Note: Activities may vary depending on time and weather conditions).
DETAILS! The program begins promptly at 9 a.m. promptly and will be done by 10:30 a.m. The walk takes place on unpaved trails and uneven ground; wear sturdy walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. Bring water and dress in layers.Total distance is about 1.25 miles, with stops along the way.
BONUS WALK! There will be an optional hike at the end of the tour along Indian Creek, where Foundation guides will point out native plants and share more information about how they identify seed sources and decide what to plant in restoration areas. This extra walk is about 3/4 of a mile.
PARKING AND CHECK-IN WILL BE AT WALNUT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 4064 Walnut Boulevard.
Spotted at Civic Park in Walnut Creek. When I hear the Mister Softee jingle screeching from the ice cream truck while watching my kids play at the park I have fond memories of chasing after that truck on hot summer days with the neighborhood kids while growing up on the east coast. My kids don’t have that same Pavlovian response that I had which I suppose is a good thing, although I kind of feel they’re missing out on something. Come to think of it, I don’t notice kids playing outdoors on their own these days where I live anyway. Must be due to all those organized sports etc. Too bad.
Back in January I noted that a new apartment complex for seniors called Lafayette Senior Housing was being built on Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette. What I didn’t realize is that the other apartment complex being built less than a block away will also offer apartments to seniors.
From the Merrill Gardens website:
The apartment-style community will offer all of the amenities of a home without the work. Imagine a life without household chores, yard work or home maintenance. Invite guests to a meal, special event or social outing. With an on-site Active Living Director, scheduled transportation and Anytime Dining program – there will be opportunities to make new friends or entertain old ones right outside your front door when the community opens Spring 2014.
You may have noticed the massive yellow construction crane driving down Mt. Diablo Blvd. to get on the highway.
It’s huge:
