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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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 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 40 local breweries pouring over 100 types of beer. Tickets are $35 in advance for beer sampling, Designated Driver tickets are $5 in adv. and include a reusable water bottle.  | | Bay Area Craft Beer Festival 2014 |
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.BayAreaCraftBeerFestival.com
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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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 Martinez Vintage Market & Peddlers Faire
Sat., May 17 and Aug. 28am-4pmOver 100 vendors in downtown Martinez featuring Vintage, Antiques, Collectibles, and Arts & Craft
John Humphries, radio and TV collectibles talk show host, will again be on hand during the day to give evaluations of one (1) carry-in item for a $5 donation to the Martinez Historic Society. John will be located at the information booth on Ferry St. near Main St. from 8am-4pm.
For more information visit www.martinezpeddlersfaire.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!
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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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Cosi Bella Day Spa New Client Massage Special! 
Introducing our newest team member, Kelli Tate! he has over 7 years experience and specializes in:
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Soft Tissue Release
Soft Tissue Release
Myofascial Release
Pregnancy
Sports Injuries
Acupressure
Book your appointment in the month of March and
RECEIVE $15 OFF!
Call Kelli today to book your appointment at
925-336-0963 or Cosi Bella Day Spa @ 925-957-6443
or book online at www.vagaro.com/cosibelldayspa
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Spring Break, School's Out + A Club's Open! 
A Club members can come during Spring Break at regular A Club hours,
Tues - Fri, 2:30 - 5:30 pm. Drop ins (7-14 yrs old) are welcome during A Club hours for a daily rate of $40.00. All art materials used are included in the day rate.
Artu4ia 725 Ward St. www.artu4ia.com
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Street Eats at Martinez Marina 
The food trucks are coming to the Martinez Marina every Saturday 11am-3pm beginning Sat., March 15. Food Truck Mafia is one of the largest food truck event companies in No. California representing the finest food trucks the Bay Area has to offer. For details visit www.thefoodtruckmafia.com
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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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Coming in March! New Express Menu 
Check out our new express menu at Marty O's Pizzeria including gourmet Mac n Cheese, Chicken Sandwich, Soup, and Salads. Marty O's Pizzeria 802 Main St. (925) 228-7792 www.martyospizza.com
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St. Patrick's Day at Marty O's 
Big Luck, Big Deals, and Big Savings! Show your Irish spirit! Corned Beef & Cabbage Sun. 3/16 and Mon 3/17 only $9.99! Marty O's Pizzeria 802 Main St. (925) 228-7792 www.martyospizza.com
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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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John Muir Birthday-Earth Day 
SAVE-THE-DATE
Sat., April 26, 10am-4pm
Presented by the John Muir Association and National Park Service For more details click here!
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Proposed bus service changes in Martinez 
The County Connection Public workshops are scheduled to gather comments on proposed changes to routes in Walnut Creek and Martinez. Changes are proposed to improve performance and service quality.
Meeting Dates/Locations
Monday, March 17, 2014 - 4:00-6:00 PM at Martinez City Hall, 525 Henrietta St.
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 4:00-6:00 PM
at the Walnut Creek Library, 1644 Broadway
For more information click here!
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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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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, March 14, 2014
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- Thursday, March 20, 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!
MARCH 14TH & 15TH
Master Magician - JOHN GARDENIER
opening our show on stage is magician Joseph Bartholomew
... with your magical host Gerry Griffin
MARCH 21st & 22nd
Master Magicians - ALVIN LUI & TIMOTHY JAMES
Presenting... "Before Your Eyes"
... 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.
Women's History Monty, b jAXON, portraits
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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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Joltin' Joe Open House 
The Sons of Italy Lodge is hosting a Joltin' Joe Open House Event on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. The event is at the Kenny Building located next to the Martinez Waterfront Amphitheater at 115 Tarantino Drive. After years of work from a very dedicated group of volunteers, the restoration is entering into the final stages of construction. The public will be able to see the boat and members of the restoration team will be on hand to discuss the project and answer questions.
For more information, click here!
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Martinez Chamber of Commerce
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Martinez Chamber Mixer  SAVE-THE-DATE
Citizen of the Year
Awards Banquet
Sat., April 26
Networking, Food, Fun, Raffle!
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 Sincerely, Leanne Peterson
Executive Director, Main Street Martinez
925.228.3577
director@mainstreetmartinez.org |
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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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