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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 
May 13 through Sept. 16
6pm-8pm
Featuring cool cars along Main St. 5/13 Live music by Landbirds in the plaza. Free! Visit www.fridaysonthemain.com
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Martinez Vintage Market 
Saturday, May 21 & Aug. 6
Featuring vendors selling Vintage items, Antiques, Collectibles, and Arts & Crafts. John Humphries will be on hand to evaluate items for a $5 per item donation to the Martinez Historical Society. Located on Ferry St. near Main St. NEW!
Comedy, Magic, Crazy-Stunts, Escape-artistry - Frisco Fred does it all. And for the past 30 years he's been everywhere; from Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, to Las Vegas, to the largest theater event in the world, The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He really *has* been around the world for laugh! In association with the California Magic Theater he will be performing on the 500 block of Main St.
2 PM - A fun filled comedy/magic/juggling show. 3 PM - Learn to Juggle! - a juggling show with a hands on workshop on juggling - it's Fun!
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Urban Century: America's Return to Main Street  A Documentary
After decades of decline due to suburban sprawl, downtown communities all across the country are once again becoming vibrant, desirable destinations to live, work, and play, Examining this current rebirth of Main Street through the lens of several towns, including Flint, MI and Joplin, MO, Urban Century takes a refreshingly hopeful look at how these places from our past are becoming the key to our country's future. This isn't a story about saving Main Street, but about how Main Street just might save us. Whether it's economic downturn, climate change, or a glowingly unhealthy population, could the solutions to our biggest problems be as simple as returning to our urban roots?
Please join us for this 1-hour documentary that will encourage and energize you about downtown Martinez. Anybody with an interest in downtown revitalization is welcome attend.
Tuesday, June 7th
7:00pm
Doors open at 6:30pm. Seating is general admission.
Free to attend but seating is limited so you will need a ticket to attend. Click here to reserve your seat. |
Downtown Summer Wine Stroll  June 11th, 2:00-5:30pm
Spend a relaxing afternoon strolling from business to business in downtown Martinez.
Stop in participating stores and restaurants to sample delicious wines and tasty treats!
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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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 DC Solar Downtown Holiday Ice
We miss the ice rink and can't wait to bring it back again next year!
Until then, please enjoy this 5 minute video with time-lapse footage of the rink set-up.
Click here to watch the video
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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 |
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!  |
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 people to assist with:
- Special Events
- Committee Projects
- Office Assistance
Give us a call or email to find out more. (925) 228-3577 director@mainstreetmartinez.orgTHANK YOU!
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Justice and Judges Exhibit! 
The Contra Costa County Historical Society is hosting an Open House on May 21 to unveil its new exhibit "Justice and Judges: The History of the Law in Contra Costa County". Former Judges and invited guests will talk about the evolution of the County legal system, and share a few personal stories from the past. The exhibit honors Judge Richard Arnason who served as a Superior Court Judge for 49 years. Tours of the County archives will be available after the talk.
Admission is free. Refreshments will be served.
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Cobra Day at the Cobra Experience! 
All Ford Pre-1970 Car Show Cool cars, Lunch, Ice Cream, Beverages, Beer & More! Cars, and Camaraderie with fellow enthusiasts! Proceeds to Benefit The Cobra Experience. The Cobra Experience is a non-profit museum committed to the promotion, conservation, education and preservation of the cars produced by Shelby American
Saturday, June 4
12pm-4pm
777 Arnold Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
Admission is FREE For more information visit www.combraexperience.org
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Call for Artists! 
Martinez Arts Association's biggest art event of the year is coming on August 21st!This event always draws a huge crowd and features a great variety of art, crafts, music, food and drink. Reserve your booth space today. We are also looking for artists to participate in the Silent Auction. This year's theme is Recycled Garden Art - Rescued, Repurposed, Rethought. This is an important fundraiser for the Martinez Arts Association. 100% of the net proceeds funds scholarship grants for Martinez students. Completed art works should be finished by August 15th. Donated work is tax-deductible. For more information visit the MAA website, or email ArtInThePark@martinezarts.org.
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Welcome to downtown!
We are excited to announce the newest business to open in downtown Martinez! Pegasus Bicycle Works is a progressive, fun-loving bike shop that's family-owned and operated by avid cyclists. Stop by to say hi and check out their awesome space. Pegasus Bicycle Works 721 Castro St. www.pegasusbicycleworks.com |
Celebrate at the Martinez Event Center 
Book the Martinez Event Center for for your special event! Weddings, birthdays, seminars, corporate events, business fairs, celebration of life, reunions.
Comfortably accommodates up to 200 people. Private balcony available for parties up to 50.
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Furniture Chalk Painting Classes 
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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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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 
One of the things that sets the TOPS program apart is group support. After all, no matter what kind of diet or exercise program you follow, no matter what health goals you set for yourself, having the support of others who share your goals and challenges can make all the difference.
The TOPS method is scientifically proven to help members like you stop dieting and start making changes you'll love and can keep for a lifetime.
The Martinez Chapter meets every Thursday morning at the Martinez Senior Center, 818 Green Street, from 9 a.m.-10 a.m., with weigh-in at 8:30 a.m. The first meeting is free and thereafter, it is $4 a month.
Yearly dues of $32 per member are sent to our National Headquarters. For more information, call Leona McElroy at 228-5295.
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 Armando's
Live Music at Armando's
Friday, May 6, 4:30pm
8:00pm
MORALES, DYER & GREEN
Wednesday, May 11, 8:00pm
WESTERLY THE BAND + MILLIE MASON
More Details
707 Marina Vista Ave. (925) 228.6985
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California Magic Club
 Supper Club and Magic Shop
MAY 6TH & 7TH
Master Magician - JOHN GARDENIER
You are in for some side splitting fun with magician John Gardenier on stage this weekend. As you can see from his caricature above he is a "character" of the first order. His magic is built upon the classics, so you are in for a treat with some great magical entertainment. Don't miss him!
MAY 13TH & 14TH
The Amazing TIMOTHY JAMES
Every chance we get is the perfect time to have Timothy James on our California Magic stage!
Magician Timothy James show business credits are many - Norwegian Cruise Lines, the Magic Castle in Hollywood and hundreds of performances all over California every year. Come out for an evening of good food, witty conversation and spellbinding entertainment with the Amazing Timothy James.
... 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  |
Martinez Gallery 
Dreams exhibition now openThe gallery's new exhibition opened on Friday, April 1. Drop in and see the work and visit with the artist on duty. A wide range of fine art, jewelry and affordable gift items are always offered. The gallery is located at 610 Court Street (corner of Escobar).
The artist co-op and gallery was founded in 2007, and currently has 20 members who have been vetted by a jury of their peers. 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
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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 - No Band Friday
SATURDAY - Bone Drivers will be rocking the house from 9-1
SUNDAY - Lunch w/ Dina while it lasts open mic w/ Steve Starr from 7-12:30
Drink specials Live Music & More 709 Ferry St.
(925) 370-7090
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Music at Roxx on Main 
Friday, May 6
Relay For Life / Team Maestro Open Mic
Saturday, May 7
Jim Caroompas Quartet
Thursday, May 12
(ROMTOM) Roxx on Main Thursday Open Mic
Friday, May 13
Clare Thompson
Saturday, May 14
Tim & Billy
Thursday, May 19
(ROMTOM) Roxx on Main Thursday Open Mic
Friday, May 20
The KillBillies
Saturday, May 21
Dan DeShara
Thursday, May 26
(ROMTOM) Roxx on Main Thursday Open Mic
Friday, May 27
Reminisce
Saturday, May 28
The Bell Brothers
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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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Visit the Martinez Museum 
The Martinez Historical Society was created in 1973 to save this 1890 Victorian cottage from becoming another parking lot in downtown Martinez. Convinced that our city deserved a repository where historical 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 this purpose. A lease was obtained from the Contra Costa College District, and we took possession in February of 1974. Martinez Museum 1005 Escobar St. Downtown Martinez
The museum is undergoing renovations and is closed for 4 months. You can follow construction progress on Facebook.
The research facilities remain open by appointment. Call 387-5385 or email MartinezHistory@att.net Visit www.MartinezHistory.com for more information |
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 Mixer
Creekside Church
May 12 , 5:30-7:30
444 Fig Tree Lane, Martinez
Great networking, food, beverages & raffle prizes!
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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