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IN THE MARCH ISSUE OF
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All That Jazz
Looking for some live music tonight! There are hot clubs and cool bars with great sounds to be found. Plus, meet the local players who make the music swing.
 
Hello Spring!
Step into spring style with a chic, breezy take on the season.
 
Teenage Confessions
Teens are turning to Facebook to confess their sexrets about sex, stress, and suicide. We go inside the anonymous fishbowl.
 
Faces 

 




 
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BROADWAY PLAZA IS NOW OFFERING COMPLIMENTARY VALET
 Enjoy this complimentary service 7 days a week
 

You may have heard: Broadway Plaza is having some work done! Plaza stores will remain open during construction, and to enhance your shopping experience, Broadway Plaza will be offering complimentary valet seven days a week. Customers will be able to access this complimentary service at the valet podium located on Broadway Plaza Street near the promenade fountain. For details, click here.

HERE COMES THE BRIDE!
March 2
 
Join us on Sunday, March 2, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the 5-star Lafayette Park Hotel for an
"Afternoon of Bridal Planning." Sip Champagne,
sample hors d'oeuvres and meet the finest
wedding vendors in the East Bay as you plan
your wedding day. All brides are entered to win a 7-day, 6-night honeymoon stay in Kauai, Hawaii. Click here for ticket information.
ASIAN ART AT BONHAMS
Consignments now invited
 

Bonhams is a global leader in the appraisal and sale of Asian works of art. From salerooms around the world, Bonhams offers an exceptional diversity of artwork representing thousands of

years of tradition. Bonhams is now offering complimentary auction estimates of Asian Art. 

Click here or call today to schedule a confidential appointment.

LEARN TO MANAGE CONTINENCE
Thursday, March 6, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
 

It's no fun to swallow a laugh, stifle a sneeze or suppress a cough because you're afraid of a 
little leakage. Come hear Alta Bate Summit urogynecologist Anna Frick, M.D., discuss options for managing female continence. The event will be held on Thursday, March 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. Call (510) 869-6737 or click here to register online.

HIT THE SLOPES IN SUN VALLEY
Idaho ski destination offers great deals
 

Olympic gold medalist Kaitlyn Farrington is heading to Sun Valley, Idaho this Saturday. With new direct flights to this wonderful ski spot, and incredible deals on ski and stay packages, maybe you should think about making Sun Valley your ski trip this season. Click here for the scoop!

ORINDA COMEDY NIGHT
Orinda Theatre, March 7, 8 p.m.
 

Orinda Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Tommy T's Comedy Clubs, will be doing its fifth annual Live at the Orinda comedy night March 7 at the Orinda Theatre. This year's slate features Ellis Rodriguez, Shea Suga, Cody Woods, Kirk McHenry and headliner Kabir Singh "Kabeezy." Tickets are $35. The evening will start at 7 p.m. with chamapagne, wine, and beer for purchase. Show starts at 8 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets, or call (925) 254-3909.

5TH ANNUAL AUTHORS UNDER THE STARS!
March 8, Walnut Creek Library
 
Enjoy an evening with Bay Area authors! The evening includes a reception, silent auction, and gourmet dinner in the library stacks with twenty notable authors. Proceeds benefit essential programs and collections for the Walnut Creek and Ygnacio Valley libraries. Click here for tickets and gala details. 
EYES ON HARTZ EYEWEAR STYLING TRUNK SHOW
March 8, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
 
Just in time for a new spring look, Eyes on Hartz invites you to an eyewear styling trunk show for both men and women! Come get a peek at the newest Tom Ford eyewear while enjoying small bites and sparkling delights at Eyes on Hartz at 334 Hartz Avenue, in the heart of downtown Danville. Click here for more information. 
THE JAMES BEARD CELEBRITY CHEF TOUR COMES TO DANVILLE
March 12, 2014, 6:30 p.m.
 

Bridges Restaurant & Bar is thrilled to announce that Chef Kevin Gin will be teaming up with the James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour to host a Beard House experience. The collaborative dinner will be prepared by renowned west coast chefs. Host Chef, Kevin Gin, Executive Chef/Partner of Bridges Restaurant and Bar; Duskie Estes, chef-owner of Zazu Restaurant & Farm, Sebastopol; Ari Taymor, chef-owner of Alma, Los Angeles; David Varley, Mina Corporate Executive Chef; Sophina Uong, Executive Chef, Pican, Oakland. Each Chef will prepare a signature dish and appetizer that will be paired with thoughtfully selected wine and handcrafted cocktails by Celebrity Mixologist, Manny Hinojosa. Bridges Pastry Chef, Rose Nape of Bridges Restaurant and Bar ends the evening with a scrumptious dessert. Click here for tickets. 

ENJOY TAHOE LAKEFRONT LODGING
Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort, North Lake Tahoe
  
Enjoy the shores of North Lake Tahoe this winter. Take 10% off any one night stay or 20% off two or more nights through April 30, 2014 on any of our room types. Click here and enter in the promo code DIABLO when booking. Or call reservations at 1-800-2-RELAX-U. Some blackout dates apply.
WIN TICKETS TO PRE-OPENING REVEL KITCHEN & BAR PARTY
March 13, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  
Enter to win two tickets to the exclusive pre-opening party for Revel Kitchen & Bar in Danville. Click on the link and enter your name, email address and birthday for the opportunity to win tickets to the the pre-opening party. Enjoy small bites, micro brews and wine on Revel! Revel features will include appetizers from the menu and eight microbrews! Revel is located at 331 Hartz Avenue, Danville. Click here to enter.
ALTERA DESIGN & REMODELING WINS NKBA DESIGN AWARD
Winner of 2nd Place in Medium Kitchen Category
  
Altera Design & Remodeling in Walnut Creek took home yet another victory at the NKBA Design Competition in January. The kitchen featured here was honored as a 2nd Place Winner in the Medium Kitchen category in Northern California. Come see why Altera Design & Remodeling has so many design awards under its belt and let its team help you create your dream kitchen today. Call (925) 938-1100 or click here for more details.
$99 DAILY PER PERSON AT HAWAII'S MOST HAWAIIAN HOTEL
Catch of the Day Special
  
For a limited time, take advantage of incredible savings at Kaanapali Beach Hotel with the Catch of the Day Special! Net a garden view room, daily buffet breakfast, lunch at Tiki Grill, $10 discount for each paid adult for Kupanaha Magic Dinner Theater and a 20% voucher for dinner at Tiki Terrace Restaurant. Rate is based on double occupancy. $198 single/double occupancy. Click here for more information.
PET MADNESS IS BACK!
Enter today!
  
Submit a photo of your pet and tell us why he or she is the best for a chance to win a meal for two at Jack's Restaurant and Bar in Pleasant Hill. Click here to enter. Readers will vote for a favorite in March.
BEST OF THE EAST BAY
Vote today!
  
It's time to round-up the best the East Bay has to offer. We're talking restaurants, style, activities for the kids and more. Click here to enter your votes and the chance to win a Hawaiian getaway: a three-night stay at the Aston Shores at Waikoloa on Hawaii Island and round-trip airfare for two on Alaska AirlinesVote today!
LAKE TAHOE: 2-DAY SKI/RIDE PACKAGE FROM $309
Get on the slopes at Heavenly Ski Resort!
  
This package includes accommodations in a Deluxe Studio Lodge at Aston Lakeland Village, one 2-out-of-5-day lift ticket to Heavenly Mountain Resort per adult (for 2, 4, 6 or 8 people) Package includes daily continental breakfast and private, door-to-door shuttle to Heavenly and around South Lake Tahoe. Rates starting from $309* based on a 2-night stay. Click here for more details.
WEEKLY DISH: OAKLAND MOVING AND SHAKING
Eateries expanding and on the move in Oak-town
  
Changes afoot for Commonweath, Encuentro, and Aunt Mary's in Oakland; The Cooperage sets an opening date and French Bakery closing in Lafayette; 54 Mint bakery update in Walnut Creek; and more in this week's Dish!
WHAT'S IN STORE: A LITTLE BIT OF THIS AND THAT
Our weekly retail report
  
From a white elephant sale event to Walnut Creek parking news, we've got it all this week. Plus, check out our usual: new products, sales, and store openings. 
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