IN THE JUNE ISSUE OF DIABLO MAGAZINE |
Retro Summer Fun Ditch the iPhone, and forget that trendy bar. This summer is all about turning back the clock and enjoying old-fashioned fun.
Garden Party
Elevate your green thumb, and design an urban oasis, with lush flowers, handcrafted pottery, and rustic wooden touches.
Awake in a Nightmare
One mom is learning how to rebuild-and forgive- one year after a reckless driver killed her husband and daughter.
Faces
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Summer is kicking off, so why not start it with a free screening of the original summer blockbuster Jaws? Keep reading to find out more. Enjoy your week!
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TOP TICKETS
Diablo's can't-miss events of the week
Listen to local bands play under towering trees at UC Botanical Garden's Summer Concerts in the Redwood Grove series, kicking off this week with Oakland band Caldecott. Plus, the Walnut Creek International Short Film Festival, the Livermore Rodeo, and more! Click here for our Top Tickets.
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CONTRA COSTA WINE TASTING
June 8 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Come for the wine and stay for a while at a very special public tasting. It's the second annual Contra Costa Wine Competition public tasting at Blackhawk Plaza. Sample the Gold, Silver, Bronze and Best of Show award winning wines and all the entries. Click here to get your tickets.
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SEE JAWS FOR FREE
Free screening at the Orinda Theatre on June 13
This month's entry in Diablo's monthly Classic Film Series is Steven Spielberg's JAWS, the original summer blockbuster. As a special treat, admission will be free, so come on out and kick off the summer movie season at the beautiful Orinda Theatre.
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THE TEAM SHOP AT POPUP PLAZA
Home to all your favorite Bay Area sports teams
To our biggest fans on and off the field, who cheer us on through the sweat, blood and tears, give back this Father's Day with a gift that is sure to be a home run. The Team Shop at Popup Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek has truly unique collectibles supporting your favorite Bay Area teams, perfect for all sports enthusiast fathers. Click here for more information.
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RUTT CABINETRY HAS ARRIVED!
Altera Design in Walnut Creek
Rutt is the finest in custom cabinetry and this Spring it arrived at Altera Design's showroom in Walnut Creek! Rutt Cabinets are made of premium hand-selected lumber, hand-matched grain patterns, precision-fitted, and hand-finished. Come check out Altera Design's selection today and see how Rutt cabinets can transform your whole kitchen. Visit Altera Design online or in person at 1079 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek to learn more.
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BEST MARTINI IN THE EAST BAY
June 17
Bartenders from fourteen local restaurants compete for the 14th annual Best Martini in the East Bay on Monday, June 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the
Lafayette Park Hotel. Here's your chance to judge the People's Choice Award. Tickets are $25 at the door and include two drink tickets. Proceeds benefit Project Second Chance, the Contra Costa County Library adult literacy program. Click here for more information or call (925) 927-3250.
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EXPERIENCED EXCELLENCE AT WEBSTER ORTHOPEDICS
Serving the East Bay since 1939
Don't let bone, joint or muscle pain keep you from doing what you love. Webster Orthopedics is the leader in experienced, compassionate orthopedic care. Dedicated to excellence in the treatment of all orthopedic conditions, Webster Orthopedics provides specialized care in sports medicine, spine, hand, elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, joint replacement, foot, ankle, and fractures. Visit us online to learn more.
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WALNUT CREEK'S DOWNTOWN WINE WALK
Wednesday, June 19 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Walnut Creek Downtown and Pro Home Systems present the Downtown Wine Walk on Wednesday, June 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy wine tastings, acoustic music, and a live art exhibit while strolling through downtown. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets now through June 18. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Walnut Creek Aquanuts.
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THREADS OF HOPE
Now accepting nominations
Do you know an outstanding volunteer who deserves to be recognized? We are now
2013 Threads of Hope Awards, which honor individuals who help strengthen the fabric of our East Bay communities. We are looking for outstanding volunteers of all ages who provide vital services in a variety of fields. Awardees will be featured in our December issue and recognized at our 2013 Threads of Hope Awards ceremony. Submit your nomination here!
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DANVILLE LIVERY
Look who has joined our family
The Danville Livery has welcomed many new stores including A-Blast, Inc., At Home Décor & Design, Center for Integrated Health, Danville Travel, Essential Aesthetics, The Flame Broiler, iCandy Eye Salon, McCaulou's Card & Gift Store, McCaulou's Home, McCaulou's Shoes, The Nest, Pinot Palette, Stowers Real Estate, and Tal's Patisserie. Stop by and start shopping today! Click here for more information.
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WEEKLY DISH: SWEET RUMORS
Smitten in Oakland? Barlovento in Walnut Creek? Bittersweet in Berkeley?
We separate fact from fiction as dessert rumors swirl in the East Bay. Plus modern Indian fusion coming to Walnut Creek; a beer garden debuts in Oakland; and more opening updates; all in this week's Dish!
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SUMMONING GHOSTS: THE ART OF HUNG LIU
Oakland Museum of California
Final weeks! Exhibition closes June 30
This first-ever retrospective of Hung Liu's art is a sweeping look at the mutability of memory and history, and the power of art to create identity and transfigure loss. Featuring 80 artworks-including paintings, photographs, sketchbooks, and drawings-the exhibition showcases Liu's life story as well as the epic saga of her native China. Click here to learn more.
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EXCLUSIVE RATE FOR A-LIST MEMBERS
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