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IN THE JANUARY ISSUE OF
DIABLO
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The Ride of His Life
Diablo Senior Editor Pete Crooks talks about exposing dirty cops and con artists in a jaw-dropping crime scandal.
 
Nonstop to Snow
Choose from six Rocky Mountain ski destinations, from glitzy and glamorous to unspoiled and uncrowded.

Art's Not Dead
Meet three boundary-pushing artists from Oakland Museum of California's cutting-edge Fertile Ground show.

Hot New Workouts
It's new year, new you time, folks. We checked out exciting new exercise classes that will make fitness fun.

Faces 
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Keep reading below for activities to fill your week with everything from Oakland Restaurant Week to a charity bridal event and Orinda Theatre Square. Enjoy your week!


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TOP TICKETS: JANUARY 22-28 
Our can't-miss events of the week.

The Peking Acrobats perform in Berkeley, Winter Brews Festival in Concord, wedding dress exhibit in Danville, Christo and Jeanne- Claude's sketches in Moraga, and more. Click here.

EAST BAY BMW JANUARY OFFERS
One of the hottest BMWs on the road.

East Bay BMW invites you in from the cold and into a 2015 320i for only $309/month for 39 Months*! Now is your chance to kick-start your new year with one of the hottest BMWs on the road. Click here for more details, or give us a call at (855) 477-2865. *Lease offer applies to 2015 320i Sedan. Valid through 2/2/15. Must be financed through BMW Financial Services.

OAKLAND RESTAURANT WEEK IS BACK
January 15-25.

The trendy, culinary hotbed you know and love is bringing back Oakland Restaurant Week for it's fifth annual celebration! Brought to you by Visit Oakland and Discover, this year's event features over 75 restaurants serving $20, $30 and $40 prix fix menus. Click here to check out the menus and make reservations.

MORTGAGE RATES NEAR HISTORIC LOWS
Fremont Bank has quick and easy tools to stay informed.

Mortgage rates have dropped. This might be the last opportunity to lower your mortgage rate. If you're looking to refinance or purchase a home, sign up for Fremont Bank's free Rate Watch emails. Click here to stay informed when Fremont Bank rates change.

NAPA CHARITY BRIDAL EVENT AND TRUNK SALE
January 24-25.

Attend the Brides Against Breast Cancer 'Nationwide Tour of Gowns' pop up gown boutique and bridal show. Shop hundreds of designer gowns up to 85% off and meet the area's hottest vendors, all while supporting an amazing cause. All gowns are priced under $1800. Join us at our next show January 24-25 at the Napa Silverado Resort and Spa. Click here for more information.

LAMORINDA HOME EXPO '15
January 25.

Get inspired and excited about your home! Whether you are a new homeowner or you have lived in your home for years, anyone with an interest in updating, enhancing, or creating a new look for their home will benefit from Home Expo '15. The event will be held this Sunday, January 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, located at 3780 Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette. Click here for more information.

SONOMA VALLEY OLIVE SEASON
Don't miss the Feast of the Olive Dinner.

In January and February, Olive Season lights up Sonoma Valley as we toast the olive. Enjoy olive-related activities, events, and savings at lodging, spas, and restaurants-including the Feast of the Olive Dinner on Saturday, January 31. Eighteen of Sonoma's best chefs and winemakers prepare unique menus at the personal and not-to-be-missed artisan affair. Click here for special offers, guides and maps!

FREE REMODELING SEMINAR ON LATEST DESIGN TRENDS
Find out what's in, what's out, what's hot, and what's not.

Come join Altera Design & Remodeling on Thursday, February 26 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and learn about the latest remodeling design trends. Find out how to incorporate less formal and more functional designs, how to use white as a primary color for modern kitchens, installing fewer wall cabinets, understanding the increased popularity of furniture-quality cabinets, choosing larger kitchen sinks, selecting quartz instead of granite countertops, how to utilize an induction cooktop and much more. Click here for more details.

LUXURY WEDDING SHOWS
Experience your wedding.

The Luxury Wedding Show is the only bridal show transformed into a wedding featuring a ceremony and reception showcase, couture mock wedding fashion shows, hundreds of wedding planning ideas, wine and cake tastings, lavish prize giveaways, and the chance to meet wedding professionals. Click here for date information.

FIFTH ANNUAL FACES OF WILDLIFE GALA AT DIABLO COUNTRY CLUB
February 28.

Celebrate 60 years of Lindsay Wildlife, a pioneer in shaping positive interactions with people and local native wildlife. Get an exclusive peek at exciting exhibit plans and rebrand launching in the anniversary year. Proceeds benefit programs at Lindsay Wildlife. Tickets are $250 per person and are available here.

CONTEST OF THE MONTH: BOOK CLUB PLAY
Enter today.

Click here today for your chance to win tickets to Center Rep's first production of the new year. 

WEEKLY DISH: THE RESTAURANT WEEK REPORT
Prix fixe fun.

Restaurant weeks are firing on all burners in both Oakland and Berkeley. Click here for the full report.

SIDE DISH: OYSTER PO'BOY AT THE COOK AND HER FARMER IN OLD OAKLAND
Crispy, creamy, hot, and dreamy.

Hot-fried oysters are tucked into a soft roll at this restaurant characterized with Old Oakland's unique flavor. Save room for the french fries. Click here for the full report.

WEEKLY DISH: REVOLVING RESTAURANT DOORS
Our weekly retail report.

Hot openings, shock-factor closings/buyouts; delicious events; rock 'n roll wines; and the foie frenzy continuesCheck out our special report on Berkeley and Oakland Restaurant Weeks here.

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