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Main Street Martinez
PO Box 776
Martinez, CA 94553
925.228.3577

Main Street Martinez News & Events
Earlier Than The Bird!
TOMORROW! 
Sat., Nov. 22, 9am-1pm

Grab your shopping buddies and head downtown and start your holiday shopping in downtown Martinez! Free shopping bags for shoppers wearing their PJ's (while supplies last.)
In-store specials and treats. Turn in receipts from purchases that day to be entered to win a downtown gift card!

For more information, click here! 

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Small Business Saturday! Shop Small
NEXT WEEK! 
Sat., Nov. 29

Small Business Saturday is a day to shop small at local businesses to support them and your community. Downtown Martinez will be hosting a passport event to support SBS. You can pick up your passport at the Main Street office and visit the participating businesses for specials, Shop Small reusable bags, and more! Plus, turn in your completed passport for a chance to win a Downtown Gift Card!

Click here for more information!

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Happy Holidays from Downtown Martinez!

Main Street Martinez is proud to launch the new seasonal downtown light pole banner program. The banners are made possible with a grant from the Martinez Community Foundation and will be changed out 4 times during the next year to reflect the time of year.

There are 66 light poles on Main St., Ferry St., Estudillo St., Las Juntas St., and Castro St. to brighten up the downtown during the holiday season.

Thank you to the Martinez Community Foundation for the generous grant to help beautify downtown Martinez! 

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Holiday Frolic & Snow Park Snow Park
Fri., Dec. 5, 1pm-9pm
Sat., Dec. 6, 10am-9pm NEW longer hours
Sun., Dec. 7, 10am-5pm 
A winter wonderland with real snow and an ice-less skating rink! PLUS, visit with Santa, City of Martinez Holiday Light Parade, Kids activities, and much more!

Visit www.downtownsnow.com for more info

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Santa Beer Crawl!
Sat., Dec. 13, 2014
2:30-5:30pm
 
Dust off your Santa suits and ugly Christmas sweaters because it's time to head to Downtown Martinez for some holiday cheer!
Main Street Martinez hosts the annual Santa Beer Crawl on the streets of Martinez, Sat., Dec. 13th, from 2:30pm - 5:30pm. Come join the jolliest bunch of Santas this side of the bay as they walk around the downtown corridor of Martinez, sampling beers from over 20 great craft breweries stationed inside some of the small businesses along Main Street.

Visit SantaBeerCrawl.com for more information and to purchase tickets!

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Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy Show
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! 
Main Street Martinez is very proud to announce that we will be the host for one of the BIG FAT YEAR END KISS OFF COMEDY SHOW XXII shows! This 21 & over event features 6 comedians including Will Durst, Johnny Steele, Debi Durst, Michael Bossier, Mari Magaloni and Arthur Gaus. It will be at the Campbell Theater on Tues., Dec. 30th, 8pm
. Tickets are $25 each with Dinner and a Show tickets also available. Only 100 tickets will be available to purchase and we'll announce here when they go on sale. Laugh along with us as we say goodbye to 2014!


Tickets now on sale! Click here to purchase yours before we sell out!

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NEW Downtown Gift Card!
Give the gift of downtown Martinez and support local businesses! Introducing The NEW Downtown Martinez Gift Card!

The card will be mailed to you or within 4-5 days of your purchase. There is a list of participating businesses listed where you can redeem your card and more downtown Business's will be added to the list each week, so check back often for updates.

Don't forget, the Holidays are just around the corner, get your shopping done early with our Downtown Martinez Gift Cards!


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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.   

Visit www.pcfma.com

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Did you know that Downtown Martinez has a Facebook page? We have over 7,000 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 
Live at Martinez Campbell
Martinez Campbell Theater

636 Ward St.

 

12 Angry Men 

Produced by WOW- Women of Words Production Company

A Stage Play written by Reginald Rose

 

This is the Story of a Jury made up of 12 men that are charged to deliberate the guilt or innocence of a young Minority Male who is accused of murdering his father. What seems to be an open and shut case is not as clear and simple as anticipated. Should this young man be declared guilty based on the evidence presented? or innocent based upon reasonable doubt? Something just doesn't add up and it is the responsibility of this Sworn Jury to decide the fate of a young mans life....His Life is in Their Hands.

Fri., 11/21, 8pm
Sat., 11/22, 8pm
Sun., 11/23, 3pm


Click here for tickets and more information.

 

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ISP@URL - Internet Studio Playhouse at radioUnderground Radio Lab
  featuring two hometown heroes. Joe DiMaggio birthday party and second public screening of comic documentary "Quoting Roy Jeans" -- the very true story of Armando's music hall.

Scheduled to coincide with DiMaggio's actual birth date, 100 years ago.  The documentary will screen after a short examination of the DiMaggio legend and presentation by the ad hoc group working on the DiMaggio Hometown Hero project which is to be announced one week prior to this event.

Show starts at 7 p.m. Martinez Campbell Theater, 636 Ward Street, Martinez.  No advanced tickets. Donations at the door ($10-15) will go toward projection and sound improvements for the theater.

ISP@URL is a work-in-progress hybrid theater series, blending live performance with projected audio/visual content from the internet.  


For more information:
Jamie Jobb 228-8785

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Holiday Boutique
gifts Handmade Gifts by Local Artisans that are Truly Unique and Crafted with Care.
Presented by the Martinez Arts Association

Dec. 5 - Dec. 21
Open Wed-Sun
Wed-Fri 11:30am-1:30pm
Thurs & Fri 4:00pm-8:00pm
Sat noon-8:00pm
Sun 11am-3pm
Closed Mon & Tues

Old Train Depot, at the end of Ferry St., by the railroad tracks in  downtown Martinez

www.MartinezArts.org

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Shell Martinez Refinery - GreenhouseShell
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 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.

 

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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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Toys For Tots! toys for tots
Security Public Storage is proud to be a
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Official
Drop-Off Location for the Toys For Tots

Bring in your new, unwrapped toy doantion for a needy child today!

111 Muir Station Rd., Martinez (925) 265-8346
Drop off hours: Oct. 21 - Dec. 19
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

www.securitypublicstorage.com

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Arts & Entertainment
armandosArmando's

Live Music at Armando's  

Friday, November 21, 2014
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Thursday, November 27, 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 ClubGerry Cal Magic 

Good Fun, Great Laughs, Grand Entertainment!

 

 NOVEMBER 21ST & 22ND

The Comedy Imaginator - ERIC BUSS

From Television and the Letterman show to the biggest stage in America, we bring you Eric Buss.  This gentleman presents one of the best/funniest magic shows you'll ever see!  He has just returned from a two month engagement in "Masters of Illusion" on the Grand Sierra stage in Reno, Nevada and directly our stage.  Eric's show is not to be missed.  His credentials speak for themselves!

 ... with your magical host Gerry Griffin

 

NOVEMBER 28TH & 29TH

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND DINNER & SHOW

Magician Extraordinaire - HANK MORFIN

Direct from his performances at the groundbreaking magic convention - "The Old Sacramento" MAGIC FESTIVAL, to our stage, we are proud to present this great master of magic.  Hank Morfin brings that "east coast" sense of humor to his show that is filled with some of the best magic you'll find anywhere!  We're excited to have him with us for the Thanksgiving weekend.

Do you have family in from out of town?  We've got two wonderful nights of entertainment for you! 

 ... 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.
Amelia Delome, photography

Citrus Salon
631 Main St.
Jacinto Castillo, ink drawings

Land Home Financial 
533 Main St.
Nancy Robinson, abstracts (coming soon)

Tully Law Offices
713 Main St.
Greg Wilkie, paintings

City Hall
525 Henrietta St.
Richard Stahlberg, photography

Martinez Library
740 Court St.
Day of the Dead display  
 
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Martinez History

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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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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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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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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City of Martinez 
Water Conservation 101City of Martinez logo 
During this period of extreme drought in California, it is imperative that every citizen does their part to conserve water.  In response to our serious water shortage, the City of Martinez and the Contra Costa Water District have asked residents to cut water usage by 15 percent.  If you are not already, now is the time for you to take action and practice water conservation.  blue line
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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Who we are and where to find us
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Main Street Martinez, Inc.
For downtown shopping, dining,
and events, visit www.mainstreetmartinez.org
    
Sincerely,
Leanne Peterson, Executive Director
Main Street Martinez
925.228.3577
[email protected]

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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 [email protected]