The 6th Annual Tinsel and Treasures juried folk art show returns to Danville with more artists and a few new twists! The event will be a magical showcase of renowned mixed media artisans and creative spirits offering original handmade works, book signings, craft demos, workshops and raffle prizes! Special offer of free admission into Tinsel with coupon $5 off purchase of $40 or more at Cottage Jewel all October, the haunting season!

The East Bay's local celebrity chef stepped up to the national stage with a September appearance on Food Network's Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell. Along with their five restaurants in Danville, Alamo and Blackhawk, Chef Rodney and his wife Natalie also own The Pear Southern Bistro in Napa where the show was filmed. "It was four intense 12-hour days, but it was a great experience," Chef Rodney says. "Television is definitely something I would consider doing again."

You're invited! Enjoy free live music, over 70 arts and crafts vendors, a family entertainment area, wine, beer and new this year, our premium wine pavilion co-hosted with Lake County Vintners giving you a special wine tasting experience! Don't miss Saturday evening's concert featuring Big Cat Tolefree from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Click here or call The Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce at (925) 687-0700.

New makeup products and clothing items with fall in mind; carve out some time this month for a little skin rejuvenation and relaxation; several upcoming store closings; plus your weekly deals and steals.

After sold-out shows at Lincoln Center and around the world this past season, Shen Yun Performing Arts is back this fall with an extraordinary new musical experience. The symphony will feature original music from the ShenYun production, masterpieces by Beethoven and Tchaikovsky, instrumental soloists, and ShenYun's celebrated singers. Click here to get tickets now!

Join us at the Danville Livery on Saturday, October 26 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. for our Annual Pumpkin Jubilee event! Bring the entire family and enjoy the fun: Pumpkin Giveaways, Face Painting, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Arts & Crafts, Children's Entertainment, Music, Pumpkin Carving, Jump House and Trick-or-Treating at participating Danville Livery Stores! It's a Harvest Party for the whole family! Click here for more information.

Get the deets on Oktoberfest events in the East Bay and the California Symphony's new music director at our News and Community blog. 

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Are you gearing up for the Homecoming dance? Teen fashion blogger Zoe Grenville scoured Walnut Creek stores for the most fashionable and wallet-friendly finds. Click here for the full scoop.

Wine & Dine in San Ramon, Taste of the Nation at the Claremont, and James Beard in SF; Izzy's update in Alamo; details on Mockingbird in Oakland; beer and spirits in Livermore; and more in this week's Dish!