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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
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 & Live Music 6-8pm - 600 & 700 blocks of Main St.
Live music tonight by the Killbillies
Downtown restaurants are open for dinner!

For more information visit www.FridaysontheMain.com

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Benjamin Moore Main Street Matters!MS Matters
The long-awaited project is underway! The Benjamin Moore team has been in the downtown area for the past two week putting a fresh coat of paint on 26 buildings! Stop by and take a look!

For more information about downtown Martinez visit www.mainstreetmartinez.org

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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! Friday Farmers Market  4pm-8pm 
May 16 to Sept. 12 on the 800 block of Main St.  

Visit www.pcfma.com

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sparkly-4-july.jpg 4th of July Parade
SAVE THE DATE! July 4th
8am-10am
Pancake Breakfast

9am-9:15am
Flag Raising Ceremony

10am
Parade on Main St.

For more information and to download a parade application click here!

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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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Join us on Facebook! 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!

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 
Hotsy Totsy Tanning NOW OPEN!
Hotsy Totsy is a 1950's inspired full service Tanning Salon located at 610 Ferry Street in the heart of Historic Downtown Martinez.

UV Tanning and Airbrush Spray Tanning. Beds are brand new and offer the latest technology and we have a wide variety of tanning retail for all your tanning needs.

FREE UV tanning session to everyone who walks in the door! Stop in and let our Tanning Specialist help you get the perfect tan for summer!

Monday - Friday: 10am - 7pm
Saturday - Sunday: 11am - 3pm

Hotsy Totsy Tanning
610 Ferry St.
925-387-5015
www.hotsytotsytanning.com 

  

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Summer Art Day Camp at ArtU4ia
Register your Budding Artist to make art with a Disney artist!

Exploring different art techniques daily. Acrylic painting, water colors, monotype printing, kite building and basic drawing fundamentals. Art will be made through an organic process this year, based on the group we have each week.

Tues.- Fri. 10 am to 3 pm. Ages 7 - 14.
Pack a lunch. (no peanuts!) $155.00/wk. Drop in fee is $45.00/day, based on available space. Drop ins may pay upon arrival.

ArtU4ia
725 Ward St.
925-451-9372 
www.Artu4ia.comĀ 

  

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The Gardener's Eden Art Show
Through July 12
Open Mon-Sat 11am-3pm

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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Fantastical "Shipwreacked" at Martinez Campbell

JUNE 8, 19, 20, and 21

 

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 Theater
636 Ward St.

General admission $18,  Seniors $16, Students $10.
Reservations(925) 518-3277

 

www.Onstagetheatre.homestead.com 

 

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Dances at the Vet's Hall dancers

Monthly, themed dances at the Vet's Hall
8pm to midnight
$15 per person

June 20 - "Just Jeans in June"
Featuring Kalama Kai "music for all ages"
Table seating is limited - call for reservations (925) 917-9441

Mark your calendars for these dances too! Various DJ's and Bands
July 18 - Footworks and Firecrackers
Aug. 22 - Summer Breezes
Sept. 19 - The Falling Leaves
Oct. 31 - Costume Dance and Contest
Nov. 21 - We're Doin' the Turkey Trot
Dec. 19 - Christmas Dance and Show 

 

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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
NEW Dates!
3rd Saturday of the month
June through Oct.
 
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, June 6, 2014
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Monday, June 9, 2014
Thursday, June 12, 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!

 

 JUNE 6TH & 7TH

"The Gentleman Deceiver"
DAVID HIRATA

opening our show on stage Magician Ray Andrews

The magic of David Hirata is equal parts style, wit, and enchantment, all adding up to great entertainment.  From theater stages to private and corporate events all over the Bay Area, David has been called "A master of deceit" (KRON 4 TV) and "An extraordinary delight" (SF Bay Times). But see for yourself, he is with us this weekend for two delightful evenings of entertainment.  

... with your magical host Gerry Griffin

 

FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND

JUNE 13TH & 14TH, 2014  

California Magic Variety Show

... with your magical host Gerry Griffin

This weekend we host the California Magic variety show.  Many magicians will be performing on our stage this weekend. This means you will get to see a great sampling of the talented performers that regularly appear on the California Magic Club stage.   

 

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 
City of Martinez Housing Element Update Survey City of Martinez logo
Help the city to better understand it's housing needs. To complete the survey, click here!

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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