The right setting transforms a moment. It elevates every second to unforgettable, and reminds us of what life is really about. Discover one of those places...Nakoma. A stunning jewel of the Sierra just an hour north of Tahoe. Golf our award winning course, relax in the spa, and enjoy fine dining in Nakoma's Frank Lloyd Wright designed clubhouse. Click here for more information.

PUSH recently opened for Eddie Money and played to a sold out crowd of 3,000 in Concord, CA. PUSH is a classic American rock band based in San Francisco and plays charity concerts for CASA, Friends of Camp Concord and AIDS Walk San Francisco. Click here for tickets.

Experience the magic and the thrill of classical music performed by the top players in the country. Principal Musicians from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, the Symphonies of Dallas, San Francisco, and others unite to create a dream orchestra. Your 'Passport to a World of Music' awaits! Click here for more information.

Discover nature's secret language in Color of Life, a major new exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences. Immerse yourself in a symphony of color and view the world through the eyes of an animal, visualizing how color communicates, attracts, and camouflages in the natural world. Click here to get tickets and for more information.

Visit All Natural Stone's newest East Bay location in Dublin. Featuring 30,000 square feet of the Bay Area's largest selection of fine tile, exotic stone slab, and quartz countertops. Our team of talented designers will guide you through the endless possibilities and bring your dream kitchen and bathroom to life. Visit our amazing showroom today, it's all here! Please call (925) 233-4935 or click here for directions.

Mortgage rates remain at industry lows. 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.

This free to attend celebration will feature The Hots band and guitarist and singer Justin Dias. Enjoy food by the Calistoga Inn, Cousins Maine Lobster, Rebel Dog, Smokey's BBQ, the Oyster Guy and the Kara's Cupcake food trucks. The event is located at 1451 Stanly Lane in Napa. Click here or call (707) 968-3414 for more information. 

With an only-in-Napa Valley array of gourmet food and wine selections for the discriminating palate, Taste of Napa - a signature Festival del Sole event - begs the question, "Is there a better way to wile away a summer Saturday?" Seventy wineries, craft breweries, restaurants and food artisans, plus an exciting new culinary competition and live music, serve up the perfect recipe. Click here to learn more.

The beloved Chevron Family Theatre Festival returns on July 18 with a day full of magic, laughter and theatre for local families. Thousands of adults and children enjoy dozens of professional performances in the Lesher Center's theaters, tickets are only $5.  Events outside are free; performances inside the theaters are appropriate for all ages. Click here for more information.

Famed Carmel Valley boutique hotel reopens with a fresh new vibe. Click here for the full report.

The Broadway Plaza Summer Concert Series and Thursday Night Block Party is back! This free event will start with a Block Party at 6 p.m., followed by live music at 7 p.m. This year's line-up includes: Petty Theft (8/6), The Unauthorized Rolling Stones (8/13) and Journey Revisited (8/20). Click here to find out more about this annual tradition!

Join us on Thursday, August 15 at Altera Design from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to discover how to reinvent your master bedroom and en-suite bath into a unique and relaxing spa-like retreat. We'll reveal the secrets to properly coordinating the two spaces; how lighting impacts the space; options for your master closet that utilizes space more efficiently; the latest in vanities, sinks, showers, fixtures, etc. plus much more. Click here for more details.

The pop of color caught our eye. This gorgeous shot was captured at the CrossWinds Church garden in Livermore by instagram user caligodley! Don't forget to tag your Instagram photos with #eastbay and #diablomag to be considered for our blog!

Bedford Gallery takes an artistic look at plant life during its summer exhibition, Botanica. Click here for more details.

The 15th annual Cancer Support Community Gala will be held on Saturday, September 19, at the Diablo Country Club.  All proceeds benefit Cancer Support Community, providing free comprehensive services to cancer patients and their families.  For more information on how you or your company can participate in this elegant evening, please click here.

Heads up, foodies! It's time for you to share your favorite restaurant picks for Diablo's annual Food Awards. Tell us your favorite places to chow down in the East Bay, and you'll be automatically entered to win dinner for two at an East Bay restaurant.