The Duxiana bed store, (selling high-end Swedish mattresses), located at 1530 Locust St. in Walnut Creek has been closed since July, according to a copy of a handwritten letter posted on the door.
According to the letter, Duxiana stores are open in both San Francisco and Palo Alto, so if high-end Swedish mattresses are your thing, fret not! I think the handwritten letter is a nice touch in this day and age.
Question of the day: Which restaurant is located in the building where this ridiculously awesome old sign is painted?
The Contra Costa Sheriff’s office has put out an update on the Walnut Creek homicide investigation previously reported:
The suspect in the Monday night homicide in unincorporated Walnut Creek has been released from custody.48-year-old Shannon Mitchell Alexander of Walnut Creek was released from custody on December 14, 2011 pending further investigation.It has been determined that this incident occurred in the city of Walnut Creek. Therefore the investigation has been handed over to the Walnut Creek Police Department.
Colton Piano Gallery opened its doors last Friday on 1539 N. Main St. next to Radio Shack, replacing the sports memorabilia store Sports Gallery. Walnut Creek is now home to three piano stores within walking distance, Music Exchange and Sherman Clay. They carry all types of pianos from high-end Schimmels to more reasonably priced ones as seen below, as well as digital models.
Some of you may be thinking, wait a minute, Colton Piano used to be next to The Ballet School a few blocks away, but it turns out that the Colton Piano that closed had licensed the Colton name but was not part of the Colton Piano Gallery company that has been in business since 1955. So if you’re in the market for a piano, stop by the real Colton Piano Gallery and check out what they have to offer.
A previous Sculpture of the Day post featured the “Concrete Totem” right next to this, and according to a Smithsonian description of the sculptures, there are three of them, “One depicts an owl; another a fox; the third, a variety of animals”.
So which one is this?
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s office is looking for information about a homicide in unincorporated Walnut Creek where 48-year-old Jeffrey Mead Patterson of Hayward died of blunt trauma to his body. The cause of death is pending. They reported that:
While at the scene, Deputy Sheriffs arrested 48-year-old Shannon Mitchell Alexander Sr. of Walnut Creek. Alexander was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility for homicide.
He is being held on $1 million bail.Anyone with any information on the incident is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at
(925) 313-2600.
According to this press release, Neiman Marcus will be holding a grand opening store gala on March 8th to benefit 4 local charities:
Also noted is that this is the 7th Neiman Marcus store to open in California, tying Texas and Florida for most stores in a state.
Who knew that a boring shopping trip to Ace Hardware in Walnut Creek could be so fun? First we’re greeted by two giant toy soldiers guarding the entrance. Then upon entering, there is a huge train set ABOVE the store that wraps all the way around. Note that even the Golden Gate Bridge is included. I think every single kid in that store was mesmerized by it, not to mention quite a few adults as well, yours included. Props to Walnut Creek Ace for putting together such a great display for the winter holidays.
From the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce:
Please join us for this very special evening as we celebrate a wonderful season with the new Ice Rink and our 7th year in operation at this first Winter Ice Gala.Formal cocktail attire – 21 and over, please.The event will be fully tented and heated.Valet ParkingReservations are required on a first-come, first served basis as seating is limited.6:30pm: Wine, beer and champagneEnjoy our jazz ensemble featuring Jack Pollard’s Party of Two, Ice Sculpting and Silent Auction7:45pm: Welcome, Seating for dinnerDinner is catered by Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar8:45pm: Ice Dancing performance by Award Winning U.S. SkatersBrittany Gray: ISI Freestyle 6 / USFS Gold MedalistKayla de Groot: USFS Junior Ladies / USFS Gold MedalistSonja Chen: ISI Freestyle 4 / USFS Pre-PreliminaryBelize Combs: ISI Freestyle 4 / USFS Pre-Preliminary9:00pm: Featured SkatersDance and Adagio Pairs Laura Carreon & Luke MunanaIce Dancing Performance by ABC Channel 7 newscaster, Dan Ashley and his skating partner, Paulette Bleam9:30pm: Performance by the band Push
Photo by Photog*Phillip
Recently one evening I was picking up tickets at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek, and while waiting for the light to turn green at the corner, a man approached me with an Irish or English accent asking where Tiki Tom’s was. Although I now know it’s located at 1535 Olympic Blvd (across from Urban Outfitters), at the time I didn’t know and told him so. The light was still red, and he mentioned he was from New York. I asked him where he was from originally, trying to figure out the accent. He again said New York. Assuming he was joking, I asked again, and added, “Do you have an Irish accent? You’re from Ireland right?” He was adamant that he was from New York, this time mentioning upstate New York. At this time I noticed he had a gun tattoo on his neck, pointed at me. I thought to myself, I should probably move on, apologized that I couldn’t help him find Tiki Tom’s, and quickly crossed the street.