IN THE AUGUST ISSUE OF
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Coastal Getaways
Pack a bag, and head for any of these five spectacular seaside escapes.
Five-Star Sausages
In our gourmet-obsessed culture, even the once simple hot dog has fancy-pants fixings.
Hazing Horror Story
A Pleasant Hill mom fights for change after her son's horrific fraternity hazing experience.
Faces
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We have a wonderful August contest this month! Wente Vineyards in Livermore is offering a lucky Diablo reader two tickets to the winery's August 26 concert featuring Colbie Caillat. Read below and enter today. Enjoy your week!
Diablo's A-List is Your V.I.P. Ticket to East Bay Living.
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BROADWAY PLAZA'S 2015 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Shows kick off Thursday, August 6 with Petty Theft!
Summer tunes are about to take over Broadway Plaza, starting tomorrow night! Join the Plaza for a Community Block Party at
6 p.m. featuring our favorite vendors and retailers, and stay for the music at 7 p.m. featuring Petty Theft. All free events will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Stanford's Parking Lot. Click here for event details.
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FREE NIGHTS, RESORT CREDITS AND MORE IN HAWAII
Fall is upon us and the golden Kohala Coast on Hawaii, the Big Island is calling! Relax and enjoy the beauty of Kauna'oa Bay with every 4th night free, daily breakfast buffet and up to $1,000 resort credit at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Experience luxury accommodations, exquisite dining, championship golf, seaside tennis and much more! Offer valid through December 18, 2015. Click here for more information.
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BEAD & BOUTIQUE ARTS SHOW
200 artisan boutiques, galleries, and merchant displays.
Bead & Boutique Arts Show specializes in one-of-a-kind works of art, handmade beads, jewelry supplies and vintage items. Shop over 200 artisan boutiques, galleries, and merchant displays, showcasing artistic beads, handsewn clothing, jewelry and gemstones, tribal art, handmade textiles, embellishments, antiquities and collectibles. Enjoy ongoing workshops and free "make & takes" in jewelry and bead making. The event takes place at the Hilton Concord on August 7-9. Click here for more information.
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JAZZ AT LESHER CENTER - DICK HYMAN, HARRY ALLEN AND KEN PEPLOWSKI
August 8.
Legendary pianist Dick Hyman has recorded over 100 albums and authored many film scores. Tenor saxophonist Harry Allen's credits include Tony Bennett and Rosemary Clooney. Arguably the greatest living jazz clarinetist, Ken Peplowski joins this trio for an ultra cool evening of Jazz. Produced by Diablo Regional Arts Association. Click here for more information.
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FREE MOVIE: THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI
1957 Best Picture winner screens August 13 in Orinda.
This month's free movie continues our August tradition of showing films by the legendary director David Lean. This month's entry, The Bridge on the River Kwai, is a smashing World War 2 thriller. Alec Guinness won the Oscar for his intense performance, and the film received Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director as well. Click here to learn more about our August 13 screening at the historic Orinda Theatre.
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CALIFORNIA CLOSETS
New San Francisco flagship now open!
California Closets is proud to announce the opening of our Flagship Showroom in the heart of the Design District in downtown San Francisco. Featuring new textured finishes directly from Italy, and the newest in design trends for beautifully crafted custom furniture and design solutions. Come visit us for inspiration for your entire home. We are located at 675 Townsend Street. Click here to learn more.
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Q&A: 25 YEARS OF GIVING
Day in the Park.
Founder Elaine Taylor talks about the milestone for The Taylor Family Foundation's Day in the Park, her $1 million fundraiser for children with HIV, AIDS, and other life-threatening ailments. Click here to learn more.
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RUN/WALK FOR A LIFESAVING CAUSE
Donate Life 5K, 10K and Kids Dash.
Come celebrate those who have given the gift of life at the Donate Life Run/Walk supporting organ and tissue donation at Heather Farm in Walnut Creek on September 5. Registration is $35 for adults and $10 for kids. Participants will receive a dri-fit shirt, light breakfast, vendor expo and more. Click here for more information.
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INSTAGRAM SNAP OF THE WEEK
Check out this pretty Walnut Creek Farmers' Market photo. The snap was captured by instagram user first_fig! Don't forget to tag your Instagram photos with #eastbay and #diablomag to be considered for our blog!
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DIABLO BALLET'S 2015 GOURMET GALLOP FOOD AND WINE WALK
August 13.
Join Diablo Ballet on August 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. Sip, sample and stroll your way through Walnut Creek's extraordinary restaurants and wineries including Buon Vino, 54 Mint Il Forno, Lark Creek, Lottie's Creamery, Massimo, Opa!, Peet's Coffee, SF Creamery, Silk Road, Steinway Piano Gallery, Sunol Ridge, Walnut Creek Yacht Club, We Olive and an after party at Pyramid Alehouse featuring a complimentary band in their beautiful patio. Click here to purchase tickets.
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MANY FACES OF PROSTATE CANCER
August 26.
Join Dr. Stephen Taylor on August 26 from 7 to 8:30pm at Pacific Urology's annual event that focuses on the unique issues of prostate cancer patients. A panel of medical experts will discuss the latest in prostate cancer biopsy technology, minimally invasive surgical techniques, innovative treatment options, psychosocial and sexual issues. Q & A session follows the presentations. Reservations recommended, please call (925) 677-5041. The event takes place at the Walnut Creek Library, Oak Room at 1644 North Broadway in Walnut Creek. Click here to learn more.
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WIN TICKETS TO COLBIE CAILLAT AT WENTE VINEYARDS
Acclaimed singer brings her tour to Livermore Valley on August 26.
Our August issue just hit newsstands, and we have a wonderful contest on page 120. Our good friends at Wente Vineyards in Livermore have offered a lucky Diablo reader two tickets to the winery's August 26 concert featuring Colbie Caillat, with special guest Christina Perry. The prize includes a gourmet buffet dinner before the show. Click here to enter to win this fantastic prize!
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THE LIST: AUGUST
Top East Bay events in August
Cal Shakes' funny vampires, a slumber party at the Oakland Zoo, California Symphony Orchestra plays along to The Wizard of Oz, and the Lesher Center for the Arts' jazz concerts are this month's top events. Plus, 25 years of Day in the Park. Click here to learn more.
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MEET ME IN MIAMI
August 22.
Join Aprés Soliel Airbrush Tanning and A Touch of Grace Events for a south beach-themed party on Saturday, August 22, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. The fundraiser, which benefits AIM at Melanoma, promises poolside cabanas, cuban influenced food and drink, fashion show and more! Click here to purchase event tickets.
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TOP DOGS
Eight creative dogs to get you through summer.
The staple of summer BBQs and baseball games is getting more plentiful-and more creative-each passing year. Click here to learn more.
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FULL STEAM AHEAD
MyPurMist.
An Alamo entrepreneur turns a cool device into a hot commodity. MyPurMist is now sold in Target stores and retailers across the country. Click here to learn how this smart idea was turned into a success.
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ALL NATURAL STONE'S DUBLIN SHOWROOM NOW OPEN
30,000 square feet of fine tile and stone slabs.
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.
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FREE REMODELING SEMINAR: MEETING THE NEEDS OF AGING BOOMERS
Beautiful and functional designs for independent living.
As homeowners grow older, their needs change. However, health and mobility issues do not necessarily require a drastic change in living arrangements, nor do they require sterile, hospital-like modifications to your home. Come join Altera Design on Thursday, September 17 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. to learn the latest on beautiful and functional designs that meet our ever-changing needs as we age. Click here for more details.
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WEEKLY DISH: BACON JAM, BEER, AND BOWLING
Our weekly food report.
Tap house and beer garden to open in Pleasanton; round-the-clock Starbuck's;
tonight's street fest in Walnut Creek has a carnival theme. Click here for the scoop.
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SIDE DISH: CHOW'S BAKED GOAT CHEESE CASSEROLE
A California classic.
While warm goat cheese salads were the rage years ago, we haven't seen them on menus much lately. Imagine our thrill when we tried the ramekin of goat cheese baked with tomatoes and served with walnut bread toasts at Chow in Danville. Click here to read our full report.
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EXCLUSIVE RATE FOR A-LIST MEMBERS
Subscribe to Diablo for only $18.
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