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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! July 11th expanded
"First Friday" event
(on the 2nd Friday due to 4th of July)


Includes the NEW Fridays Farmers Market and Live Music by SQUARE ONE!

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

Downtown restaurants are open for dinner!
For more information visit www.FridaysontheMain.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! 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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Martinez Peddlers Faire!
Sat., August 2, 8am-4pm
One of the largest outdoor antique and collectible shows in northern California. Held on the streets of historic downtown Martinez. Get here early to get the first pick of that special item to add to your collection.

More....

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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!

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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 
archiCULTURA at Citrus Salon Citrus Salon

Opens Fri., July 18, 6pm


Please join us in celebrating the opening of Citrus' newest art installation, "Archicultura" by Jacinto Castillo.  "Archicultra" is a series of paintings on recycled wood depicting original Martinez Architecture. Jacinto's work has been featured all over the Bay Area and now here in Martinez with a brand new collection dedicated to our beautiful city!

Wine. Snacks. Music

Citrus Salon
631 Main St.
www.citrus-salon.com 
 

 

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Transportation Art Show
Friday, July 14-Sept. 13

Gallery Opening & Artists Reception for Transporation
Fri., July 18
6-9pm

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

 

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Live at Martinez Campbell
LIVE RADIO PLAYS
THIS WEEK-END ONLY
July 11 and 12, 8:00PM
and July 13, 2:30.
Three performances only. See (and hear) Live Radio plays complete with amazing sound effects, Q & A afterwards and fun for the whole family.

Tickets at the door only $10. Brought to you by the amazing and always a little crazy, Bill Chessman with a cast of talented voices.

Martinez Campbell Theater

636 Ward St. visit:

www.Onstagetheatre.homestead.com 

 

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Dances at the Vet's Hall dancers
Where else but Martinez can you go to a fun dance party once a month on a Friday night? Dances are at the Veteran's Hall, 930 Ward Street, corner of Court Street, from 8 PM to Midnight.  
September 19
October 31
November 21
December 19

Table seating limited. Call for reservations 925-917-0441.
Come on over and have some fun.  Even if you cannot dance or cannot dance any longer, the music is nostalgic and you will enjoy yourselves.
 

 

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Shell Martinez Refinery - Greenhouse Gas Reduction Project
"For us, meeting the energy challenge also means meeting the climate challenge. This project will help us do both." - Shell General Manager, Paul Gabbard
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Shell is proposing to modernize its Martinez refinery to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save water, improve efficiency, and boost our local economy.

Click here to get more information.

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Street Eats at Martinez Marina

Martinez Street Eats, a local Bay Area food truck event hosted by Food Truck Mafia, has updated their schedule for the remainder of 2014.

The food truck event now takes place every third Saturday. Martinez Street Eats features approximately seven Bay Area gourmet food trucks with a wide array of offerings including BBQ, desserts, vegetarian and vegan.

The trucks are open 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Martinez Marina in the parking lot in front of the Harbormaster's Office.

 

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, July 11, 2014
THE KING COSBY GROUP
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Monday, July 14, 2014
Thursday, July 17, 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!

 

 JULY 11TH & 12TH  

The Incredible Magic of ANDY AMYX

opening our show on stage - Magician Ray Andrews 

Andy Amyx's credentials as a performer speak for themselves.  He has appeared at the Tropicana in Atlantic City and the Riviera in Las Vegas. This international performer brings his show to our stage this weekend and we are delighted to have him.

... with your magical host Gerry Griffin

 

JULY 18TH & 19TH

California Magic Variety Show
California Magic Club will be presenting a whole host of magicians on our stage this weekend.  This variety show give us a chance to showcase many of the talented magicians that make our stage their home away from home.   Please join us for a big show this weekend.

... 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 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 
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California Youth Energy Services Program commences Green House Calls in Martinez

NO-COST Energy and Water Assessments for Residents of Martinez

This summer, Rising Sun Energy Center's California Youth Energy Serivces (CYES) program will provide Martinez residents with no-cost energy and water conservation services through a parnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), the City of Martinez, Martinez Unified School District, and local water districts.


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