Spotted on Mt. Diablo Blvd. heading towards downtown Walnut Creek, I reckon this sign is from the 1970s, does anyone know? A real classic.
Spotted on Mt. Diablo Blvd. heading towards downtown Walnut Creek, I reckon this sign is from the 1970s, does anyone know? A real classic.
From the Lafayette Town Hall Theatre Company website:
Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers make their return to Town Hall Theatre this holiday season on December 20 & 23. Come be a part of the magic.
December 20. Doors @ 7PM, Music @ 8PM
December 23. Doors @ 4PM, Music @ 5PM
Tickets only available through TicketMaster.
I was at the Walnut Creek Target over the weekend when I noticed a Neiman Marcus sign promoting some high end designers like Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu and Diane von Furstenberg. In the photo above you can see a yoga mat and jewelry box by Diane von Furstenberg. You can see the complete 52 item gift collection here. If you’d like a chance to win all 52 items you have until Dec. 10th to enter your email here.
I’m curious why an ultra high-end retailer like Neiman Marcus would agree to this. Would they agree to do a promotion in Kmart or Walmart? Or is Target considered the coolest of the big discount retail stores? Is this to get name recognition to bring more people to Neiman Marcus, or is this to increase revenue from Target paying Neiman Marcus for use of their name? Or a combination of things? I wonder.
It looks like these gifts could be sold out soon so drop by Target if you’re thinking of picking something up!
From the Walnut Creek Yacht Club:
Wednesday December 19, 2012
AND
Monday December 31, 2012
New Year’s Evereservation times are
5:30, 6:00, 8:00, 8:30
family style seating & service
Menu
Calamari Antipasti
salami, olives, pickled vegetables, balsamic syrupWarm Acme Levain
Iceberg & Local Albacore Confit Salad
roasted red pepper, lemon-oregano dressing
Local Dungeness Crab
chilled, regatta fries, coleslaw, cocktail sauce, and lemon aioliTriple TCHO Chocolate Brownie
warm peanut butter-caramel sauce vanilla bean ice creamroasted salted peanuts
$55.00 dollars per person
tax and gratuity not included
Nordstrom Cafe is located on the third floor of Nordstrom next to the Children’s section in Walnut Creek. You can check their menu out here. It’s been a while since I’ve been but when I did go I used to get the California Panini or Blue Cheese & Pear Salad. Any new recommended dishes to check out? As you can see by the menu it’s not as pricey or fancy as the Neiman Marcus Cafe.
From the Walnut Creek Nordstrom website:
Our contemporary food marketplace is perfect for a casual meal, offering wonderful menu selections to satisfy a discerning palate. Beer and wine are available.
The site of the Contra Costa Democratic Headquarters, formerly the Master Diamond jewelry store is available for lease again on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek.
The Art Room in downtown Lafayette is under new ownership and while the inside and outside look the same the new owner mentioned that they plan on adding more classes for preschool kids as well as for adults. In addition they plan on adding 3D and scultpure classes using clay and other media. There may even be welding classes off site which sounds cool. Their new website won’t be up until next month but if you stop by you can pick up their Holiday Saturday Workshops pamphlet for children:
On three Saturdays in December, The Art Room will offer an exciting assortment of unique holiday workshops! Pre-registration and payment are required. Ages listed for the classes are guidelines only. We will accommodate drop-ins if possible, but without sufficient pre-registration, the class will not be held.
Some of the classes being offered are Printmaking, Paint a Gift Bag, Holiday Still Life, Holiday Cartoon Cards, Winter Wonderland Watercolor and Create a Winter Moose(!)
The eyebrow threading store i bar 2, mentioned back in January comparing it to the cafe e bar a few steps away in Broadway Plaza has been closed for a while now. In its place is the NorCal Weight Loss Center which is sporting a fairly new sign.
Photo by Flickr user haven’t the slightest
A long time ago, before having kids, I bought the Charlie Brown holiday dvd set which contains It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and A Charlie Brown Christmas. Every year I watch at least one show and now it’s interesting to see the reactions from my kids as they watch it for the first time, or with a new understanding as they get older. There’s really something for all ages including adults that makes it so great.
So which one is your favorite?
