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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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An Ice Rink is coming to downtown Martinez!  Save the dates for the DC Solar Downtown Holiday Ice
in Downtown Martinez!
The 50'x80' ice rink will be located in the parking lot at Marina Vista Ave and Ferry St. from mid November 21 to early January 3. Watch this space for any changes to opening date. The REAL ICE skating rink will be open for public skating, skating academy, private parties, birthday parties and more! Thanks to these very generous sponsors for making the rink possible; DC SOLAR PG&E SHELL OIL MARTINEZ REFINERY CONTRA COSTA ELECTRIC CITY OF MARTINEZ LES SCHWAB TIRE COMPANY - MARTINEZ & CONCORD XTREME SCAFFOLDING BILLS ACE HARDWARE and more! Sponsor opportunities are still available and are an excellent way for you to reach thousands of skaters and the non-skaters. Call (925) 228-3577 for ways to participate and support this awesome event! For more information about the DC Solar Downtown Holiday Ice visit www.downtownholidayice.com  |
Holiday Frolic & Snow Hill 
On Friday, Dec. 4th Downtown Martinez will turn into a winter wonderland with a Snow Play Area, Holiday Light Parade, Crafts, Face Painting, and Santa! Visit www.downtownsnow.com
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Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy Show XXIII 
It's not too early to make plans for the end of the year. Right? Anyway, for those of you that like to plan early, the tickets are on-sale now for this great show in it's 23 year and making it's 2nd appearance in Downtown Martinez! The Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy Show is back for 2 shows on Wed., Dec. 30th, 6pm and 9pm at the Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St. It's a super funny show and a great way to end the year and start your 2016 celebration! Click here for more information and to get your tickets. The shows will sell out so don't wait too long....
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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 & Estudillo St.
Visit www.pcfma.com
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Main Street Martinez needs you! 
If you have time to spare and you are interested in helping to make downtown Martinez a great place, we need you! We're looking for the help with Special Events, Committee Members, and Office Assistance. Give us a call or email to find out more. (925) 228-3577 director@mainstreetmartinez.orgTHANK YOU!
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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.comMore spaces recently added! Main Street Martinez PO Box 776, Martinez, CA 94553 925.228.3577 www.mainstreetmartinez.org |
Downtown Gift Card  The Holiday Season is right around the corner!
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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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! |
Join us on 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!  |
Soroptimist Bingo Bash! 
Soroptimist International of Martinez invites you to their first Bingo Bash!
Grand Prize - Lake Tahoe Get Away
$30 per person - includes 10 games plus blackout
Nov. 14
6:30pm
IBEW Local Union 302 Hall
1875 Arnold Dr.
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New Business and Main Street Martinez Member 
Announcing another new business in Downtown Martinez! Lavender Moon Interiors opened their door today! French County meets Santa Fe with Farmhouse influences. Staging throughout the store is paired with multiple international impressions, aesthetically apropos to the look of the store. Retail items such as pillows, Peshtemal's (Turkish towels) kitchen towels, table cloths, cloth napkins, paintings, mirrors, lamps, sconces, organic soy candles and essential oils, organic incense cones/burners, beautiful picture frames, the store has just about all the decorative elements that are available in Home Décor Repurposed Furniture painted with top quality "Chalk" "VOC" quality paint. And DIY Chalk Painting Classes coming soon.
Stop by to say hi!
Lavender Moon Interiors
Mon - Fri.. 10:30am - 5:00pm
Sat - Sun.. 11:00am - 3:00pm
739 Ferry St.
Martinez, CA 94553
925-285-1380
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New Business and Main Street Martinez Member 
Announcing the Grand Opening of our Print'em All Martinez store! Specializing in T-shirts, photos, and gifts. Here's how it works, as Easy as 1, 2, 3! 1. Choose your product. Hundreds of products to choose from. 2. Design it! Or hire us! FREE design services on orders over $250. 3. Ready! Your order is ready for pick up in 7-10 working days. 502 Main St., Martinez, CA 925-372-7636 Tues - Fri 10 - 6 Sat - Mon by appt only Visit www.printemall.com |
Customer Appreciation Day! 
Antique Corner Customer Appreciation Day Saturday November 7th
11 to 5 join us for snacks and store-wide sales
Antique Corner
500 Ferry St. Martinez 925 372 9330
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Shell Celebrates 100 years in Martinez!
It was a great event! Check out these great photos from the Shell centennial celebration! Click Here!
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 Armando's
Live Music at Armando's
- Friday, November 6, 2015
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- Saturday, November 7, 2015
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- Monday, November 9, 2015
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- Thursday, November 12, 2015
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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
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California Magic Club
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!
NOVEMBER 13TH & 14TH
The Gentleman Deceiver - DAVID HIRATA
The smooth and sophisticated magic of David Hirata is a joy to behold. His elegant style of wizardry is akin to the nightclub magician of the 1940's, during the golden age of nightclubs in America. Smooth skill with a wry sense of humor is the trademark of this gentleman. .. with your magical host Gerry Griffin NOVEMBER 13TH & 14TH The Gentleman Deceiver - DAVID HIRATA The smooth and sophisticated magic of David Hirata is a joy to behold. His elegant style of wizardry is akin to the nightclub magician of the 1940's, during the golden age of nightclubs in America. Smooth skill with a wry sense of humor is the trademark of this gentleman. .. 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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Live at the Campbell Theater 
Upcoming Shows at the Campbell:
To Kill a Monkingbird
Don't miss this classic story wonderfully told.
2 wekends only!
Nov. 13, 14, 20, 21 at 8pm. Nov. 15, 22 at 2pm.
visit bayareastage.org
(Not) A Christmas Carol
The classic Christmas tale updated to include Donald Trump and White Pony Express.
Dec. 3, 4, 5, 11 & 12 at 8pm. Dec. 6 & 13 at 2:30pm
For reservations call (925) 350-9770 or email Live@Campbelltheater.com
StarQuest
The amazing talents of kids 5-18 bringing their Holiday show on
Dec. 18 at 7pm and Dec. 19 at noon and 7pm.
The Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy Show XXIII
End of the year laughs galore with Will Durst, Debi Durst, Johnny Steele and more!
Wed., Dec. 30, 6pm and 9pm
Click here for more info and tickets.
Campbell Theater
636 Ward St.
Downtown Martinez
For information and reservations please call 925 518-3277
Website:
www.campbelltheater.org
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Martinez Gallery 
Gallery Reception, Friday Nov. 13th
The Martinez Gallery's new show Celebrating Martinez opens Friday, November 13th with a reception from 6p-9p. The public is invited to meet with the artists and enjoy refreshments.
Stop in and see the new work, and keep the gallery in mind for your holiday shopping. A wide range of fine art and affordable gift items are offered.
The artist co-op and gallery was founded in 2007, and currently has 20 members (all are members of the Martinez Arts Association), vetted by a jury of their peers. Currently located at 630 Court Street, the gallery will be moving soon to 610 Court Street (corner of Escobar). The non-profit gallery is a branch of the Martinez Art Association (MAA) and donates 15% of sales as Art Grants to local schools. Open Monday-Saturday from 11a-3p.
or call 925-370-6270. Check the website for extended holiday hours.
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Creek Monkey Tap House  Every Tuesday
Open Mic Night 611 Escobar St. Downtown Martinez 925-228-8787 For a complete calendar of events and more visit www.creekmonkey.com |
Nu-Rays 
FRIDAY - FREE JUKE BOX ALL NIGHT
SATURDAY - ANTHEM WILL BE ROCKING THE HOUSE FROM 9-1.. SO COME OUT AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!!
SUNDAY - LUNCH W/ DINA AND FOOTBALL ������ OPEN MIC W/ STEVE STARR FROM 7-12:30 709 Ferry St.
(925) 370-7090
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Music at Roxx on Main 
Every first Saturday of the Month ~ 8 pm
Jim Caroompas
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Featured Artist - Julie Linsteadt! 
Julia Linsteadt is an artist and maker who resides in Martinez, CA and specializes in hand-cut paper art and sculpture often called papel picado or papercutting. She began exploring the realm of papercutting after her young son requested a series of hand cut prehistoric shark silhouettes. Following her son's curiosity she began to create more and more elaborate papercut artwork, until the work took on a life of its own. Recently, Julia pushed her creative limits and challenged herself to create a new work of papercut art daily. In doing so she discovered a wealth of inspiration and in turn found her own creativity in the process. Julia teaches creative art classes for toddlers and preschools throughout the bay area including Martinez's own ArtU4iA. She makes art every day with her two kids and hopes to inspire others to do the same. Julia's artwork can be seen at: Pakmail Center Martinez 649 Main St., Suite 102 and the Martinez Library 740 Court St. Visit Julia's website for more information and photos of her art. Julia Linsteadt
CutOuts Studio
www.cutoutsstudio.com
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Contra Costa County History Center 
The History Center is not basically a "museum" or a place where yesterday's artifacts sit mute in dusty corners. Rather, it is designed to be primarily a living archive-a treasure trove of the records, the letters, the pictures, maps and books-the thousand and one records that tell the story of our past.
It is intended as a focus for scholarly activity, offering valuable resources available for serious students and writers of history and a place where teachers can find prime source material on the County's past to share with their students.
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Third Saturday of each Month - 10:00am to 2:00 pm Also By Appointment Call to confirm hours (925) 229-1042 Find out more about the History Center here www.cocohistory.org
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The Martinez Historical Society Presents...  Little Gems from the
Historical Society Photo Collection
There are many interesting and beautiful images lying hidden in the negative and slide archives of countless historical collections around the country. Because of funding constraints, limited technical equipment and training, many of these images will unfortunately remain hidden. However, the Society is organizing and digitizing its wonderful images of Martinez history -- and can now share these gems with you.
Tom Zamaria willpresent the slide show. He is a member and volunteer for the Martinez Historical Society. Tom possesses particular expertise in preserving, restoring, organizing, archiving and digitizing precious historical images.
Sunday, November 8, 2015 from 1 to 3 pm
Veterans Memorial Hall
930 Ward Street
There is no admission charge for this program. Snacks will be served.
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Visit the Martinez 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. Martinez Museum 1005 Escobar St. Downtown Martinez
Open Tues and Thurs 1:30 pm to 3:00
First four Sundays of each month 1pm - 4pm. Admission is free.
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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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The Martinez Special - An American Icon 
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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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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Martinez Chamber of Commerce
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Martinez Chamber of Commerce  Next Chamber Mixer
Thursday, November 12th
From 5:30 - 7:30pm
Great Networking, Food, Fun, Raffle Prizes
Bring a raffle prize and have your business announced!
Co-hosted Kiwanis of Martinez and Les Schwab Tire Center,
Kiwanis Club House, 750 Allen Street, Martinez.
For more information about the Martinez Chamber events and ribbon cuttings, please visit www.martinezchamber.com |
City of Martinez  Visit the City of Martinez website for all the latest news and information, meeting dates and times, schedule of events, and more! www.cityofmartinez.org |
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Who we are and where to find us
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 Sincerely, Leanne Peterson, Executive Director
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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 director@mainstreetmartinez.org
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