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IN THE AUGUST ISSUE OF
DIABLO
MAGAZINE

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.

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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!


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BROADWAY PLAZA'S 2015 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Shows continue Thursday, August 13 with The Unauthorized Rolling Stones!

Broadway Plaza's Summer Concert Series and Thursday Night Block Party continues! Join us for a pre-show Block Party at 6 p.m. and enjoy the tunes of The Unauthorized Rolling Stones starting at 7pm. All free events will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Stanford's Parking Lot.  For event details, click here
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.

BIG PICTURE
California Academy of Sciences.

Journey to the ends of the Earth and glimpse behaviors, interactions and habitats of remarkable creatures rarely seen by humans in BigPicture, the annual photography exhibit, at the California Academy of Sciences. The striking images in this new exhibit collectively reveal just how amazing the natural world is and reminds us of our place in itNow Open. Click here to get tickets.
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.
SOUTHWEST SUNSET SOCIAL
August 14, 5 to 8 p.m.

Lindsay Wildlife Experience, The Hot Club of Marin, and Black Diamond Brewing Company join the Ruth Bancroft Garden for the final Sunset Social of the 2015 season. A selection of food and drinks will be available for purchase. Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. General admission is $15 per person and under 17 is priced at $8. Click here for more information.
NEW MOVIE SHOT LOCALLY HAS WORLD PREMIERE IN MORAGA
Indie comedy My Brother's Shoes premieres August 15.

Bay Area filmmaker shot his feature debut in various East Bay locations, including the Rheem Theatre, so its only fitting that the film has its world premiere in that historic venue. Click here to find out more about the August 15 premiere of this body switching comedy with a drag queen twist.
FOUNTAINHEAD MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Serving Bay Area families since 1972.

Our program offers multicultural curriculum, multi-sensory curriculum, integrated curriculum and cooperative learning. Our program features not only a full day program but additional enrichment. These include: music, garden (botany and zoology), science, art, immersion in Spanish or Mandarin (parent choice), and physical activity. As always Fountainhead offers an inclusive program with optional before and after care and optional summer school. Click here to learn more and visit our open house on Saturday, September 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
DIVINE DOGGIES
Meet five canine heroes from our backyard.

While anyone with a dog at home can relate, some four-legged companions go beyond just being our best friends. Click here to read about five extraordinary East Bay canines.
INSTAGRAM SNAP OF THE WEEK
Check out this sweet Crafts Creamery photo. The snap was captured by instagram user @keepingthepromiseanyway! Don't forget to tag your Instagram photos with #eastbay and #diablomag to be considered for our blog!
SUMMER ON A STICK
Fairyella Ice Pops.

A Benicia mom makes delicious-and healthy-treats inspired by her family. Try the Green Monster. It might even sound a little like your morning juicing with the mixture of cucumber, lemon, celery, kale and agave. Click here to learn more. 
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!
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.

CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER
September 26.

When you turn 100 years old, what would you do? Have a party! And that's exactly what Chabot Space and Science Center is doing for one of the oldest residents in the Bay area: Rachel, our 20-inch telescope. We invite you to celebrate with us on September 26 at Chabot's Starlight Gala honoring the telescope built for the Panama Pacific International Expo in San Francisco and still on staff at the observatory. Chabot Space and Science Center is located at 10000 Skyline Boulevard in Oakland. Click here or call (510) 336-7306 for additional information.
WEEKLY DISH: NEW DANVILLE EATS
Our weekly food report.

Locanda Ravello opens on Prospect in Danville; Calicraft plans a November Opening; and Diablo Ballet's Gourmet Gallop on Thursday. Click here to learn more.
SIDE DISH: CALAVERA'S 
WOOD-GRILLED SNAPPER
A California classic.
 

Head to the newly opened Calavera in Oakland and enjoy the wood-grilled snapper. Best described as a show-stealer. Click here to learn more about this dramatic dish.

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