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Main Street Martinez
PO Box 776
Martinez, CA 94553
925.228.3577

Main Street Martinez News & Events
Fridays on the Main & Market
NEW Expanded event starts
TONIGHT through Sept. 12

Includes the NEW Fridays Farmers Market, Live Music and More!

Farmers Market - 4-8pm - 800 block of Main St.
Cool Cars & Music 6-8pm - 600 & 700 blocks of Main St.

Live music tonight by Big Wave Dave & The Breakers - Rock'n Roll Beach Party!

For more information visit www.FridaysontheMain.com

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Martinez Vintage Market
& Peddlers Faire
TOMORROW! 
Sat., May 17TH 
8am-4pm

Over 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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Farmers MarketMartinez 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.  

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!
 
Click here for details www.BayAreaBluesFestival.com

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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!

Like us on Facebook

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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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Main Street Partner News 
The Gardener's Eden Art Show
May 12 through July 12
Open Mon-Sat 11am-3pm
Reception, Fri., May 16, 6-9pm
Come share drinks and morsels

Sat., May 17, 9am-3pm - Peddlers Faire Used art supplies free and for sale

Sat., May 17-30 - Special Exhibit: John Muir Kindergarden and 2nd Grade Show.

Sun., May 18, 10am-2pm - Free Monthly Sunday Brunch - Join us for coffee and breakfast munchies

Martinez Gallery
630 Court St. at Main St.
Downtown Martinez
925.370.6270
www.Gallery.MartinezArts.org 

 

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Les Schwab Car & Bike Show
This Sunday, May 18
8am-2pm

100 % of profits benefit the Martinez Unified School District!

50/50 drawing/raffle
Trophies
Good bags and tshirts
Vendor booths
Music 10am-1:30
Food by Lumpy's Diner

Free spectator admission
$25 participant entry fee (entry starts at 6am)

Hosted by: Hot Rod Hoodlums and The Saints

Les Schwab Tire Center in Martinez
3800 Alhambra Ave.
(925) 370-6382
www.lessschwab.com 

 

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Fantastical "Shipwreacked" at Martinez Campbell
May 16 - June 1

Friday & Saturday at 8pm;
Sunday, May 25 & June 1 at 2:30 p.m.;
Thursday, May 29 at 8 PM

 

Onstage Repertory Theatre Company presents "Shipwrecked! An Entertainment, The Amazing Adventures of Louis De Rougemont (As Told by Himself)" 

 

A delightful story of a Victorian gentleman and his colorful past as a seafaring wanderer unfold as the line between fact and fiction blur in this good old fashioned yarn of high seas and exotic islands.   Funny and full of surprises you watch the small cast create all of the characters involved, even the dog, in this adult but kid-friendly production.

 

Martinez Campbell Theatre
636 Ward St.

General admission $18,  Seniors $16, Students $10.
Thursday, General/Seniors Bargain Price $12 (except students)

Reservations(925) 518-3277

 

www.Onstagetheatre.homestead.com 


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Shell Martinez Refinery - in the Community Shell

Many of the 700 Refinery employees (and hundreds of retired employees) live in the local area, and participate in a multitude of civic, social, church, and school organizations. 

In addition, they donate thousands of dollars and many volunteer hours each year to organizations in the Martinez-Contra Costa County area.  We give our employees up to 18 hours of their work time for community service and ask that each department complete a community project each year.

Read more....
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Street Eats at Martinez Marina
At the Martinez Marina
Saturdays 11am-3pm
 
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.

While you are here, don't forget to stop by downtown Martinez to visit the many shops and restaurants. For a listing of businesses and downtown events click here!

For details visit www.thefoodtruckmafia.com 
 
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BCI Kitchen & Bath! null

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! null

 

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.

 

nullBCI 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.

Click here to get started!

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Arts & Entertainment
armandosArmando's

Live Music at Armando's 

Friday, May 16, 2014
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Monday, May 19, 2014
Thursday, May 22, 2014
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 Gerry Cal Magic

Good Fun, Great Laughs, Grand Entertainment!

 

 MAY 16TH & 17TH, 2014 

Master of Mentalism - DOUG KEVILUS

opening our show on stage Joseph Bartholomew

Telepathy, clairvoyance, divination and precognition are the currency of trade in the mentalist's book of mysteries!  Doug Kevilus is a master of these and the other kindred arts of this fascinating branch of magical entertainment.  This weekend will be filled with great fun AND opening our show is the talented magician Joseph Bartholomew. 

... with your magical host Gerry Griffin

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of fun.

 

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

MAY 23RD & 24TH

CELEBRATING OUR 900TH SHOW THIS WEEKEND

The Virtuoso of Magic - JAY SCOTT BERRY

opening our show on stage Magician Hank Morfin 

As of this weekend we are celebrating our 900th dinner show performance!  We've achieved another milestone AND we've a fantastic weekend planned...

...Jay Scott Berry's performance can only be described as "PURE MAGIC." He is one of the finest exponents of our theatrical art. If you have been to magic shows before, I can guarantee you, you haven't seen the kind of GREAT magic he presents, anywhere before. A true "one of a kind" magician, Jay Scott Berry is The Virtuoso of Magic. 

... with your magical host Gerry Griffin

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of fun.

 

Doors Open at 7:30 PM

514 Main St.
For show and ticket info click here

 

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Royal Thai RestaurantRoyal Thai music logo
Friday & Saturday:
K.J. Al Karaoke
6:00-11:00

 

414 Ferry St. (925) 313-9185
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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.

Aloha Chiropractic
649 Main St.
Ellen Heathcoate, Textile

Land Home Financial 
533 Main St.
Ricardo Almeraz, paintings

The Family Kitchen
825 Escobar St.
Susan McGuire, watercolors

Harbormaster's Office at Martinez Marina
Mandy Rose, photography

Tully Law Offices
713 Main St.
Greg Wilkie, 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.
Dorrie Langley, Children's literature art 
 
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Martinez History
Contra Costa County Historical Societycoco history logo

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.

(925) 229-1042 or visit  www.cocohistory.com

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Martinez Historical SocietyMtz Museum

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  John Muir

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.

For information and events click here


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Visit the Shell MuseumShell 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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City of Martinez 
Trip Calendar from the Senior Center
Trip Calendar At A Glance For May 2014

Trip Presentations and Sign-Up Dates

Thursday, May 8 
    10:00 a.m. Sign-up: Bridge to Bridge Cruise 7/17/14
    10:30 a.m. Sign-up: Thunder Valley Casino 6/19/14

Monday, May 12  -
10:00 a.m. Presentation: South Africa 2/2015
     Washington D.C. 4/2015
4:00 p.m. - Document Party: Iceland Trip 5/22-5/30/14

Thursday, May 22 -
10:30 a.m.   Document Party: Styscrapers to Ice Castles 6/1-6/13/14

Thursday, May 29 -
10:00 a.m. Sign-up: Nugget Overnight with Lynn 8/10-8/11/14

Thursday, June 12 -
10:00 a.m. Sign-up: The Diamonds at El Campanil Theatre 8/17/14

Monday, June 16 -
9:30 a.m.  Presentation: Savannah & Charleston Holiday 12/2-12/7/14 

More....

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Martinez Chamber of Commerce
Martinez Chamber of Commerce
For  more information about the Martinez Chamber events and ribbon cuttings,
please visit www.martinezchamber.com

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For downtown shopping, dining,
and events, visit www.mainstreetmartinez.org
    
Sincerely,
Leanne Peterson
Executive Director, Main Street Martinez
925.228.3577
director@mainstreetmartinez.org 

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