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Main Street Martinez
PO Box 776
Martinez, CA 94553
925.228.3577
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Main Street Martinez News & Events
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 NEW! Downtown Martinez Restaurant Week! Save the date for the first Downtown Restaurant Week March 7-13, 2014
Downtown dining has something
for everyone! Discover something new or
rediscover your favorite places.
Participating restaurants will offer
a prix-fixe menu for breakfast,
lunch or dinner. Excludes tax, beverages, and tips. No ticket necessary. Visit as may restaurants as you like during the week.
List of participating restaurants, menus, and more coming soon!
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 Bay Area Craft Beer Festival!
April 12, 2014 12 noon - 4:00pm A super fun day of live music, delicious food, and beer sampling! Over 35 local breweries pouring over 70 types of beer. Tickets are $35 in advance for beer sampling, Designated Driver tickets are $5 in adv. and include a reusable water bottle. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here!
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 Martinez Farmers Market
Stop by to pick up your locally grown produce and support the market this year!
Buy local produce and visit local shops and restaurants too!
Sundays, 10am-2pm
YEAR-ROUND!
Main St. between Castro & Ferry St.
NEW! The Thursday Market is moving to Fridays! The Martinez Friday Farmers' Market will take place 4pm-8pm from May 16 to Sept. 12 on the 800 block of Main St. PLUS! Live Music, Cars, DJ, kids activities, themed nights, and more!!! Watch this space for details soon!
Visit www.pcfma.com
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 Bay Area Blues Festival coming to downtown Martinez!
SAVE THE DATE!
Sept. 27 & 28, 10am-6pm
We are excited to announce this NEW event coming to downtown Martinez. The Bay Area Blues Festival will take place along Main St. on Sat., 9/27 and Sun., 9/28!
The Festival will feature two stages, arts and crafts, food booths, professional chalk artists, and much more! Watch this space for details and website soon!
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Join us on Facebook!  Did you know that Downtown Martinez has a Facebook page? We have over 5,400 great and loyal fans and we want you to be part of the social experience and fun! You'll get regular updates about events, new business openings, special sales, and more! Click on the link below to see the page and don't forget to hit LIKE once you're there!  |
Volunteer Opportunities  Want to make a difference in your community? If so, Downtown Martinez can use your help!
Main Street Martinez is a volunteer run organization and we are looking for people who want to help with this years events and projects. You can click here to download the sign up form, fill it out and mail or fax it back to us and we will contact you. Or you can email us with your contact information and your area of interest. Jobs range from office help, event set up and take down, clean up day, NEW Downtown Ambassadors, and more! Thanks! We look forward to having you on our team!!! Main Street Martinez
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Art Exhibit at Citrus Salon 
IT'S TONIGHT!
A series of fotographs ...a year in the making. A new collection of fotographs taken by Lorena Castillo will be exhibited at Citrus Salon in Downtown Martinez. These images are bound to take you back-in-time or to collective part of your memory surrounded by familiar places and faces. Experience for yourself these one-of-a-kind details of life's journey through the unknown. Hand-coloured, black and white fotographic art. A Lo.Ca.Works Production
There will also be a performance by "World Peace", fine coffees from Mountain Grounds, wines from Viano Vineyards as well as delicious pastries by Bump City Bakery. Friday, Feb. 21, 6-9pm Citrus Salon 631 Main St.
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NOW OPEN in Downtown Martinez! 
We're very excited about a new business in Downtown Martinez!
Arash Pakzad, owner of Barrel Aged Restaurant and Lounge has opened a new cafe and coffee lounge.
Serving San Francisco's Four Barrel coffee and a great menu!
Custom made coffee drinks and much more! Stop by to experience this great addition to downtown Martinez!
736 Main St.
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Martinez Campbell Theatre 
Watch this space for upcoming shows and information!
Martinez Campbell Theater
636 Ward St.
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Play Ball! 
Martinez may soon be home to a Professional Baseball Team! The Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs has approached the city of Martinez about bringing a new team to our city. Click here to read about it in the Martinez News Gazette!
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Eros 3 - Celebrating the Human Body 
Back by popular demand, the first and only nude art exhibit in Martinez, "Eros 3 - Celebrating the Human Body", will again be held during the month of February. This is the third year and the exhibit continues to evolve and grow into an anticipated annual event. We have several new and returning participants with exciting new pieces from local and bay area artists!
I've Been Framed Shop & Gallery 411 Ferry St., Suite C (925) 228-7353 Hours Mon-Fri 10-5
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John Muir NHS Celebrates CA Arbor Week 
Special Presentation Kicks Off Seasonal Speaker Series
Sun, March 9, 1:00pm
Celebrate California Arbor Week by attending a special presentation by guest speakers Timmy Womick and Chad Brey of TreeCircus. Womick and Brey's hour-long program, "What Did John Muir Teach Us?", is the first in a series of presentations by guest speakers exploring John Muir's modern legacy. The series will continue throughout the spring and summer with special events on select weekends (Separate press releases will follow).
California Arbor Week runs from March 7-14, 2014 with a goal of uniting cities, businesses, and individuals to educate Californians on the value trees provide to building successful, healthy cities and neighborhoods. John Muir NHS 4202 Alhambra Avenue For more information, please visit the park website at www.nps.gov/jomu, like us on Facebook, or call (925) 228-8860.
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The Martinez Special - An American Icon
By Robin Parker
This is the true story about the world famous concoction the Martini. It has touched every aspect of American culture, from literature and film to politics and high society. Everything about the martini is up for debate, including the publicized battle between the City of San Francisco and the City of Martinez over the right to claim its birthplace.
A battle that began a long time ago...
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Type A Yoga now open in Downtown Martinez! 
Welcome to Type A Yoga!!!
- Small, welcoming classes offered before work, at lunch, after work and on weekends
- Accessible yoga for all ages, body types, interests, and conditions
- Classes range from gentle meditation to strengthening cardio practices
- Community Membership benefits, including discounts on private lessons and affiliated services (massage, body work, etc.)
- Downtown Martinez, accessible by Interstate 680 and Hwy 4, as well as Amtrak
- Free Community Events and Donation Programs
- Teacher training, advanced studies, professional development and continuing education through Upama Yoga program
- Extensive library on complementary medicine and philosophy
- Independent, woman-owned small business: Locally owned and operated!
- Small yoga boutique and art consignment
Type A Yoga: Your local alternative to stressful, intimidating yoga!
815 Marina Vista Ave., first floor www.typeayoga.com
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Shell Martinez is hiring!  |
Visit Les Schwab Tire Center Martinez
Stop by Les Schwab in Martinez today for tires, brakes, alignments, shocks and struts, batteries, wheels, and more! Les Schwab Tire Center in Martinez 3800 Alhambra Ave. (925) 370-6382 www.lessschwab.com
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BCI Kitchen & Bath!
BCI Cabinet Design is your cabinet and counter top resource. We are your alternative to the big box store, providing the best in personal service and even better pricing. It's an easy choice! 
BCI is happy to offer our clients fine quality Merillat Cabinetry with three different price points to fit every budget. We can also supply you with Laminates, Quartz, Natural Stone and Solid Surface counter tops.
 BCI employs experienced and reliable professionals who you can count on to meet high quality standards. At BCI, it's all about you and your needs.
Schedule your FREE in-home consultation today and let our team of experts show you what BCI Cabinet Design can do for you!
BCI Kitchen & Bath 817 Arnold Dr. #100, Martinez Call today for a FREE Consultation! (925) 370-0707 Click here to visit our website!
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Check out SpotMojo  Spotmojo is a place where you can ask for the businesses you want. Is there a business, a restaurant or maybe cafe that you wish was located downtown? Or maybe a good lunch spot or place to get drinks? Spotmojo connects the community with businesses, and businesses with spaces. With the community's feedback it helps businesses know where they're needed and where they can be successful. Spotmojo gives you a voice in the businesses that open in your neighborhood. You can suggest and vote for the things you want. You no longer have to wait and just hope the empty space down the street is filled with something useful for you. Spotmojo is good for the community and the environment
Maybe the shops and restaurants you like do exist, but they're a good drive away in another city. By getting them closer to you, you save gas and the environment. By doing more dining and shopping locally you benefit the city you live in. It all starts with YOU suggesting the things you want in your neighborhood. You can suggest restaurants, shops, other businesses you want where you live, work, or wherever you find yourself regularly. |
 Armando's
Live Music at Armando's
- Friday, February 21, 2014
- MILLER & SASSER with KRUMMENACHER + LAURA BENITEZ & THE HEARTACHE
- Saturday, February 22, 2014
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- Sunday, February 23, 2014
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- Monday, February 24, 2014
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- Thursday, February 27, 2014
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Dinner & Show Special: Have dinner at local favorite, Haute Stuff, and mention "Dinner and a Show special", (wed-sat, 5-6) after dinner come to Armando's for a FREE beverage of choice that evening. More Details
707 Marina Vista Ave. (925) 228.6985
www.armandosmartinez.com
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California Magic Club 
Good Fun, Great Laughs, Grand Entertainment!
FEBRUARY 21ST & 22ND
Magician Extraordinaire HANK MORFIN
... with your magical host Gerry Griffin
FEBRUARY 28TH & MARCH 1ST
Master Magician - CHRISTIAN CAGIGAL
opening our show on stage - Joseph Bartholomew
... with your magical host Gerry Griffin
Doors Open at 7:30 PM
514 Main St.
For show and ticket info click here
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Royal Thai Restaurant  Friday & Saturday:
K.J. Al Karaoke
6:00-11:00 414 Ferry St. (925) 313-9185Open 7 days a week. Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sun 11-9:30
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mARTinez! 
A Rotating Art Exhibit
Sponsored by Martinez Arts Association. A collaborative effort between participating downtown businesses and local artists to highlight their business by showcasing artwork.
Land Home Financial
533 Main St.
Ricardo Almeraz, paintings The Family Kitchen
825 Escobar St.
Susan McGuire, watercolors Harbormaster's Office at Martinez Marina
Steve Yanko, mixed media Tully Law Offices 713 Main St. Dorrie Langley, paintings Citrus Salon 631 Main St. Lorena Castillo, photography Muir Executive Center 535 Main St. Lila Strong, paintings City Hall 525 Henrietta St. Richard Stahlberg, photography Martinez Library 740 Court St.
Celebrating Black History Month with b jAXON, drawings
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Contra Costa County Historical Society 
The Contra Costa County Historical Society's History Center is located at:
724 Escobar St. in Martinez.
Normal hours of operation are:
- Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Wednesdays, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Thursdays, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
In addition, the History Center is open on the third Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
From time to time, we may be open for special events, such as exhibit open houses, or if there is an event in downtown Martinez.
Remember, we are staffed largely by volunteers, so we may not always be open the entire time. To be sure we are open, please call ahead.
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Martinez Historical Society
The Martinez Historical Society was created in 1973 to save this 1890 cottage and its site from becoming another parking lot in downtown Martinez. Convinced that our city's history deserved a repository where papers, documents, photographs and artifacts could be housed, we prevailed upon the City of Martinez to join with us in acquiring use of the "Borland House" for our purpose. A lease was obtained from the Contra Costa College District, and we took possession in February, 1974. More...
Martinez Historical Society
1005 Escobar St., 228-8160
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John Muir National Historic Site 
Fruit Rancher, Family Man, Writer... Father of the National Park Service!
John Muir played many roles in his life, all of which helped him succeed in his role as an advocate for Nature. As America's most famous naturalist and conservationist, Muir fought to protect the wild places he loved, places we can still visit today. Muir's writings convinced the U.S. government to protect Yosemite, Sequoia, Grand Canyon and Mt. Rainier as national parks.
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Visit the Shell Museum  Open Tuesdays & Thursdays
10am-2pm
Pacheco Blvd. at Arreba
After two years of luncheons, bus trips, and holiday excursions, the Shell Martinez Complex Alumni turned their attention to the assembling of artifacts for a museum. Shell Oil Company provided the building and financing for the initial stages of the remodeling. Alumni members and their spouses donated their time and expertise from carpentry, to plumbing, to gardening, to computer programming, and spent hundreds of hours outfitting the museum. All pictures and objects are identified and catalogued and the information stored in a computer. The museum is staffed by Alumni members who also conduct tours. The museum was dedicated and opened for visitors September 22, 1990 and is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...
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Get involved! 
The City of Martinez encourages people to serve in an advisory capacity on one of the City's various committees, commissions or as a representative on an outside agency. The City of Martinez is now accepting Citizen Interest applications for:
Design Review Committee: one current vacancy; meets second & fourth Wednesdays of every month at 3 p.m.
Members of the Design Review Committee can be Martinez resident and/or qualified professional with architectural design experience, possessing either an Architect's license to practice in the State of California or with demonstrated knowledge and skills in the structural design field familiar working in the City.
Currently seeking an architect or general contractor.
For further information or to obtain an application contact the City Clerk's Office, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553, or call (925) 372-3512; applications may be found on the City's website at cityofmartinez.org
Applicants may be interviewed by the City Council.
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Martinez Chamber of Commerce
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Martinez Chamber Mixer  Mixer
March 13, 5:30-7:30pm
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 Sincerely, Leanne Peterson
Executive Director, Main Street Martinez
925.228.3577
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We do our best to provide accurate information however, dates and times can change without notice. If you find any errors or if you have an item to include in future emails, please email us at director@mainstreetmartinez.org
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