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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
Fridays on the Main & Market
STARTS TONIGHT!
Fridays on the Main & Market returns on
May 15 through Sept. 11
The Farmers Market is on the 800 block of Main St. 4pm-8pm
The Cruise-in, live music and vendors are on the 600 and 700 blocks and the Main Street Plaza 6pm-8pm.
1st Fridays Beer & Wine Garden 6-8pm

Visit  www.fridaysonthemain.com

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Martinez Vintage Market
TOMORROW!
The Martinez Peddlers Faire is now the Martinez Vintage Market!
Featuring Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage, Repurpose, Upcycle,
and Crafts!

Sat., May 16 and Sat., Aug. 1, 2015
8am-4pm
Downtown Martinez

Visit MartinezPeddlersFaire.com for details.

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Summer Wine Stroll
Saturday, June 13, 2-5:30pm

Spend a relaxing afternoon strolling from

business to business in downtown Martinez.

 

Stop in participating stores and restaurants to sample delicious wines and treats!

 

 

For more information and to purchase tickets  
click here! 

 



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4th of July Parade sparkly-4-july.jpg
Saturday, July 4, 10am
Join us for the 7th Annual 4th of July Parade in downtown Martinez.

Over 40 entries including many community groups will march down Main Street.

 

 

For more information and parade application click here! 

 



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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 & Estudillo St. 

Fridays, 4pm-8pm
STARTS TONIGHT!
May 15 through Sept. 11
Main St. between Ferry St. & Estudillo St.
 

Visit www.pcfma.com

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Available Property Downtown Martinez
Are you in the market for commercial space in downtown Martinez to relocate or open a new business? Visit our NEW website for available property listings and information about doing business in Martinez.

We'd be happy to meet with you and help you find the perfect space and get your questions answered!

Visit  http://www.martinezmeansbusiness.com

Main Street Martinez
PO Box 776, Martinez, CA 94553
925.228.3577
www.mainstreetmartinez.org
 
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Visit our Downtown YouTube Channel
Visit the Downtown Martinez YouTube Channel to watch videos about the 4th of July Parade, Snow Park, Bay Area Craft Beer Festival and much more.

Click here!
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Join us on Facebook! facebook
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!

Like us on Facebook

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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.

Downtown Martinez Gift Cards are perfect for Birthdays,
Anniversary's, Thank you's, and more!


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Main Street Partner News 
Art Show at Citrus Salon
Here on Earth by Irene Bergamini
Enjoy art, wine, community in
Downtown Martinez

TONIGHT!
Friday, May 15
6:00pm
Citrus Salon
631 Main St.
citrus-salon.com

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Les Schwab Car & Bike Show  car.jpg
THIS WEEKEND!
Sunday, May 17

8am-2pm
FREE spectator admission
$25 participant entry fee
Pre registration and info call (925) 370-6382 or  www.LesSchwabCarShow.com

100% of the proceeds benefit the Martinez Unified School District

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Shell Celebrates 100 years in Martinez! shell 100
Shell Martinez Refinery is celebrating 100 years in Martinez. They are planning special events and community projects. If you want more information follow their Facebook Page

And, if you have some time to spare, they are looking for volunteers to help out with their events on May 2 & 16 and June 6.

Click here to sign up!

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Summer Art Camps at ArtU4ia
Starting June 16th
M-F 10am-3pm Ages 7-12 
Taught by John Kleber, award winning illustrator and former Disney artist. John and creative staff will be exploring different creative skills such as sketching, cartooning, painting, using a monopress, learning some photoshop, story development and story boarding. Your child will be creating in an authentic art studio environment. Please bring a bagged lunch for our daily trips to the Marina Park. Wear sunscreen. All art materials will be supplied.

To reserve a week, email [email protected] and request your desired week(s). You may pay to secure your date(s) by check made out to Artu4ia or you may drop by the studio to pay.

ArtU4ia
725 Ward St.

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Buy K9 for Martinez PD
Fundraiser 
The Martinez, CA Police Department needs an additional K9 however as is the case with most cities, there's no money in the budget to purchase an additional dog. These highly trained dogs are very expensive. If the local citizens can raise funds to purchase the dog, the Martinez Police Department has a source that will donate a bullet proof vest for the dog.
Please help us support our beautiful city that sits on the San Francisco Bay so we can donate the necessary funds to buy a dog for our police department.  Diane Boyle and I thank  you for your support of our police department.

Click here for more information and to make a donation.

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Arts & Entertainment

armandosArmando's

Live Music at Armando's  

Friday, May 15, 2015
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Monday, May 18, 2015
Thursday, May 21, 2015
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!

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of fun. Your ticket price includes our delicious three course dinner, all your soft drinks and tableside magic performed between courses during dinner... and then, it's showtime on stage!

  

 MAY 15TH & 16TH (Sold Out) 

Master Magician - PETER SAMELSON

opening our show on stage - Magician DAVID HIRATA

 

MAY 22ND & 23RD

Magician - JOHN GARDENIER

opening our show on stage - Magician JOSEPH BARTHOLOMEW

 

Doors Open at 7:30 PM

514 Main St.
For show and ticket info click here

 

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Martinez Campbell Theater
For show schedule and ticket information visit the Campbell Theater website at
http://campbelltheater.com/ 

636 Ward St.
Downtown Martinez
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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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Every first Saturday of the Month ~ 8 pm
Jim Caroompas

EVERY Sunday ~ 10 am to 2 pm ~ Roxx A'Faire Local crafters fill Roxx with their wares.  Stroll our Farmers Market and drop in for Handcrafted gifts. We are open every Sunday, during Market hours  10 am to 2 pm

 

May 15th ~ Friday ~ Dan DeShara
May 16th ~ Saturday ~ Scotty O'Neill and the New Frantics
 
Roxx on Main
627 Main St.
(925) 370-7699

www.roxxonmain.com

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A Rotating Art Exhibit highlighting downtown businesses featuring local artists.

Citrus Salon
631 Main St.
Sophie Benjamins, oil & illustrations

Land Home Financial 
533 Main St.
* Nancy Robinson, abstract figures

Martinez Library
740 Court St.
Pamela McCauley, watercolors (May & June)

PakMail Center of Martinez
649 Main St., Suite 102
Julia Lindsteadt, paper cutting art  


Rox on Main
627 Main St.
Lila Strong, landscapes

Artist Reception Saturday 5/16 4-6pm

Stahlberg Photography
620 Main St.
Richard Stahlberg, photography


* Martinez Arts Association Members.
 
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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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The Martinez Special - An American Icon martini_drink.jpg


By Robin Parker
The true story about the invention of the martini and the battle between the City of Martinez and the City of San Francisco over the right to claim its birthplace.

Click here to watch! 





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City of Martinez 
Caltran's Construction - I-680,
Marina Vista Ramp ClosuresCity of Martinez logo
Caltrans will be performing construction on I-680 in the vicinity of Marina Vista and Arthur Road. Their projects include work on the overhead freeway structure and seismically upgrading of the Marina Vista southbound off ramp. Lanes will be closed on the freeway and ramps will be closed in the area from time to time. 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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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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