The Tesla Model S electric car has arrived to Walnut Creek. Spotted downtown next to Sasa.
The Tesla Model S electric car has arrived to Walnut Creek. Spotted downtown next to Sasa.
Note: Deadline has been extended to January 13th, 2013.
From the Bedford Gallery at Lesher Center in Walnut Creek:
Deadline:
January 9, 2013January 13, 2013
Please read these instructions carefully.
If you still have questions, submit via email. Please, no calls.
Peaceable Kingdom invites artists to investigate our storied and rich relationship with the animal world. The exhibition will explore the ways in which animals have been a presence in the visual arts as metaphors, totems, objects of fear, and sources of emotional attachment and affection. The history of human and animal interaction is filled with tales of love, unusual friendships, failed domestication, and fearsome predators. From Kipling’s ferocious Shere Khan to the early imperial menageries, human fascination with the animal kingdom has run the gamut from emotional connection, to economic exploitation, and even scientific curiosity. Throughout all of these interactions, however, the sense of wonder we feel when we encounter animal life has been an enduring theme that has informed their continual and abiding presence in the visual arts. Peaceable Kingdom encourages artists to meditate on these complex and diverse relationships, addressing such issues as antagonism, admiration, attachment, and even the politically charged issue of animal rights.
jurors
Stephanie Cannizzo, Assistant Curator, Berkeley Art Museum
Ms. Cannizzo has organized numerous BAM/PFA exhibitions including Andy Warhol: Polaroids/MATRIX 240 (co-curated with Fabian Leyva-Barragan in 2012); Ari Marcopoulos: Within Arms Reach (2009–10); Yoko Ono: Grapefruit (2007); and Black Panthers 1968: Photographs by Ruth-Marion Baruch and Pirkle Jones (2003). She overseas the museum’s Conceptual Art Study Center, making accessible the museum’s conceptual art archives to artists, writers, scholars, and the public.Cathy Kimball, Executive Director and Chief Curator, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
During her tenure at the ICA, Cathy Kimball has implemented a number of new programs including an annual NextNew presentation, focusing on emerging Bay Area artists, as well as the ICA’s Night Moves program, which includes multi-media installations in the front window. She has curated several dozen exhibitions at the ICA, and has authored numerous exhibition catalogues. Ms. Kimball came to the ICA from the San Jose Museum of Art (SJMA) where she served as curator for four years.awards
$5,000 in cash awards, plus prizes to be selected by jurors.Bedford Gallery would like to recognize Diablo Regional Arts Association, the Bedford Gallery Guild, and the Bedford Gallery Docent Council for their generous contributions to this exhibition.
entry information
Eligibility
Open to all artists in the United States, 18 years of age or older. Entries must be original work completed within the last three years. (Dated 2009 or more recent.)Media/Size
Open to all media. There are no size limitations for entries. Please include specific dimensions with your entry. Bedford Gallery reserves the right not to accept exceptionally large, heavy, or cumbersome pieces. Work must be framed (when applicable) and ready to hang (wire, d-rings, or cleat). Acrylic glazing only; NO GLASS. All art must be labeled with artist’s name, title, medium and year.Entry Fee
A non-refundable fee of $35 is required for application. This fee covers up to 3 entries. One application per artist only. Online submissions are not considered complete until payment is made.
A couple of weeks ago I noted the closing of the Pizza Place in downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St. The furniture store SOFA a la carte next door also closed in November and apparently a sushi place will be taking over according to Diablo Dish. Word on the street is that this will be a Chinese owned restaurant with at least one other location somewhere in the South or East Bay.
If this pans out do you like the idea of a sushi place here?
Back in November when I noted that the baby goods store The Right Start was closing I mentioned that Paper Source would possibly be opening up in April in this location and it’s looking more and more like this is going to happen. Paper Source is definitely opening a store in Walnut Creek in April based on their Jobs page here. Doing a search for zip code 9496 shows they are looking for an Assistant Store Manager, Shift Supervisor and Store Manager.
I had mentioned in September that Sunrise Bistro might be expanding next door where the frame store Art Form used to be, but it turns out that this space is being combined with the now vacant spot to the right, giving whoever moves in plenty of floorspace. Take a look at the inside below:
I would have thought Paper Source would be better off in Broadway Plaza or closer to downtown on the other side, but this location on the periphery makes sense since they needed more space, and jives with their Berkeley location on 4th Street which is also at the end of the 4th Street shopping area. Coincidence? We’ll see…
To support cancer patients Lazarex Cancer Foundation is having a charity chowdown at 1515 Restaurant for $50 this Sunday January 6th from 4 – 7pm. Price is $50.
Vice Ultra Lounge, the Walnut Creek night club on Arroyo Way, scene of several fights throughout the years leading to the city increasing enforcement by cutting hours and beefing up weekend patrols has closed. More on the closing at Crazy in Suburbia.
In the video above you can see the owner Matt DeLima talk sarcastically about how much the city “helped” him over the past four years Vice had been open.
This week Vice Ultra Lounge closed with the owner sarcastically ‘thanking’ the city for all the help throughout the years. That’s not surprising but a headline to an article in this week’s Lamorinda Weekly got me thinking. It’s titled, “I Do Not Like Going to Walnut Creek!” Lamorindans Share Their Concerns and Interests for 2013″. In the article, which you can read here, one Lafayette mom mentions how she doesn’t like going to Walnut Creek. Fine, not everyone likes everything, but why did the editors choose that the headline? I wonder.
For the question of the day I’d like to know what you really think of Walnut Creek as a suburban city. Is there something about it that bothers you? Or do you enjoy it with caveats? As for me I think Walnut Creek is a fun place to walk around with plenty of parks, trails, shopping and restaurants. Not to mention the best secret koi pond in the East Bay.
From the Lafayette Art Gallery:
Heart by Mariann Mortensen
Tokens of Affection
January 8 to March 9When it’s cold outside, come in and enjoy the warmth of Lafayette Gallery’s winter show “Tokens of Affection.”
You’ll experience the glow that comes from work created from the heart, including unique cards and gifts, ceramics, paintings, prints, glasswork, jewelry and photography, all created by local artists who love what they do. Valentines cards and more will arrive just in time for you to select and give to that special person.At the Lafayette Gallery you’ll always find a selection of art that includes contemporary, traditional, fun and sophisticated styles in a range of prices. So stop in at the Gallery, experience artworks that will warm your heart, and share the warmth with those who are dear to you!
This Saturday January 5th will be the last day for the the restaurant and lounge Petar’s in downtown Lafayette across from Chow. They have been in business since 1959 according to their website which would make this one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in the area. Apparently lease issues combined with less diners caused them to throw in the towel but it was a nice, long run. Diamond Dave, who has been performing at Petar’s for over 25 years will be performing there on Friday and Saturday night there for the last time. Note that this is not the end of Diamond Dave; he’ll be at Dan’s in Walnut Creek on the 10th.
Thanks to a reader for the tip (before Diablo wrote about it). Diablo Dish notes that, “some big-time restaurateurs that have expressed interest in taking over the prime Lafayette spot”. Who is going to miss Petar’s?
Hot Honky-Tonk Piano by “Hap” O’ Hallihan on the Ricky Ticky. Spotted at Rainbow’s End thrift store in downtown Walnut Creek. Anyone know the year?