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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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 Fridays on the Main & Market TONIGHT!Includes the NEW Fridays Farmers Market and Live Music by KillBillies
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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 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! 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!
TOMORROW!
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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 Madness on Main St. Car Show!
Sat., Sept. 6th 10am-3pmOver 150 custom cars of all makes, models and years. DJ, Awards at 2pm, Vendors. Free to attend. Show your car $20 in adv., $25 at the show if space available. Produced by Main Street Martinez in partnership with The Midnighters Car Club For applications visit www.mainstreetmartinez.orgor call (925) 228-3577
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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, beer, wine 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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Type A Yoga 
First Friday Free at East Bay Shoreline (across from Bocce Ball Courts) Join Type A Yoga at the studio, 815 Marina Vista Ave. at 5 pm, or meet us at the park at 5:15 pm for a free yoga class on the first Friday of the month. Next First Friday Free: August 1st
Curious about yoga but not sure where to start? Intimidated by gyms and fitness centers? Join us at Type A Yoga for Tea Time at 4pm on the first and third Fridays of each month. We'll be available in our lounge and library to answer questions, provide tours, or just chat. August Tea Times: 8/1 & 8/15 Type A Yoga 815 Marina Vista (925) 274-9642
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Live at Martinez Campbell  YES, IT'S ALL ABOUT US: WOE - Women of Experience is the collaborative effort of 6 talented (actors, directors, set designers, and so much more) to bring to the public's attention the fabulous lives of women who are otherwise ignored.
We talk about ourselves and our lives which just happen to be just like the lives of other Women of Experience. You are not alone!
We do not bash men. We do not complain about children or in-laws. We talk about what it is like to be a woman. Just not enough of that going around.
If you are a man, please come and learn the secrets of the Women of Experience
If you are younger than we are, come see your fabulous future!
If you are our age, come revel with us in this state of being!
If you are older than us, oh, wait - no one is older than us!
OPENS JULY 25TH
Tickets at the door $15.
July 25, 26, and July 31, August 1, and 2nd. 8:00PM
And a matinee July 27th at 2 PMMartinez Campbell Theater
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Scene on the Strait 
Plein Air Art Show, Sale and Auction
Sat., Aug., 9
10am-5pm
Martinez Regional Shoreline
More great artists and art. Fantastic prices. See Painters in action. Auctions. Unique displays. Food, wine, live music
Free admission
Free parking.
A benefit for the Carquinez Regional Environmental Education Center
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Dances at the Vet's Hall 
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
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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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, August 1, 2014
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- Saturday, August 2, 2014
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- Thursday, August 7, 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!
AUGUST 1ST & 2ND
Magician - HANK MORFIN
... opening our show on stage Magician John Gardenier
Every chance I get to have Hank Morfin on stage I take it, he is just that much fun to have here. This east coast native brings along with his wild sense of humor, great magic. He is pulling out all the stops this time with some wild fun on stage as he headlines our show this weekend. Joining Hank and opening our show is your host, chief mischief maker and all around good guy Gerry Griffin. Gerry's cheese has slipped way off the cracker and we thought it would be the perfect time to put him back on stage in a performing capacity. Just before the men in white coats take him away permanently. We hope to see you here!
AUGUST 8TH & 9TH
Magician/Comedian - KERRY ROSS
... with your magical host Gerry Griffin
Kerry Ross (he is the good looking guy on the right) is a polished veteran of magic and show business. Full of great magic and surprises, this delightful gentleman's entertainment credits include performances everywhere from the Magic Castle in Hollywood to The Playboy Mansion, Houston's Magic Island, Disneyland and to over eight different cruise lines. We've got him for two nights on our stage and you don't want to miss him, so, I'll see you here! 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 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
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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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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City of Martinez 
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
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Martinez Chamber of Commerce
For more information about the Martinez Chamber events and ribbon cuttings, please visit www.martinezchamber.com
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 Sincerely, Leanne Peterson
Executive Director, Main Street Martinez
925.228.3577
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