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Hi, my name is Jasmina and I am a local travel agent specializing in Disney & Universal destinations. I provide personalized planning, expert tips,...

Out and About in Martinez deals with community events, I will be starting a new blog on Martinez Entertainment. It will list the shows, performances, and special events being held at our Martinez businesses. It will feature Martinez artists and groups of all mediums and where they are performing. Please share this invitation and email your calendar of events to: <a href="mailto:ggerlack@aol.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ggerlack@aol.com</a>

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Lucca Bar & Grill

Return engagement/dance party, after last November's extremely fun dance party! Featuring the Bay Area's best rock and blues musicians--Marc Russo, Tal Morris, Curtis Ohlson, Kevin Hayes, John R. Burr, Margaret Bolton, and Marvin McFadden--Good times!

Local Event: Don Arbor and the Bay Area All-Stars

Don Arbor and the Bay Area All-Stars

Return engagement/dance party, after last November's extremely fun dance party! Featuring the Bay Area's best rock and blues...

Discover Eagle Ridge...
Located on the hills above a championship golf course, Eagle Ridge is one of Rossmoor's most desirable enclaves, offering spacious, modern condo homes with the convenience of low‑maintenance living and the lifestyle of a private resort.
This is Rossmoor living at its best with access to nearby paved trails, all within a 55+ active adult community just minutes from downtown Walnut Creek.
<ul><li>Secure, gated master community with staffed entry and on‑site security</li><li>Resort‑style amenities including golf, pools, fitness center, clubhouses, tennis, organized activities, and more</li><li>Lock‑and‑leave convenience ideal for travelers, second‑home owners, and those downsizing from a single‑family home </li></ul>
This highly sought-after Buckeye model offers effortless level-in access and lives like a single-family home.The home features a relaxing outdoor deck with panoramic views spanning from the Delta to Mt. Diablo.
The interior is completely remodeled with premium fixtures and finishes throughout including engineered wood flooring, updated lighting, and custom shutters.
Key features of the home include a&nbsp;spacious dining room perfect for entertaining and a family room accented by a cozy fireplace. Versatile den located adjacent to the entry, ideal for a home office or a third bedroom. The primary suite includes a sitting area, large walk-in closet, and dressing room. The secondary bedroom is positioned to provide privacy for guests.



A dedicated laundry room with storage cabinets adjacent to the attached garage.&nbsp;This home offers a wonderful combination of features that make it a truly special opportunity.
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Local Event: You're Invited! Open House at Eagle Ridge

You're Invited! Open House at Eagle Ridge

Discover Eagle Ridge...
Located on the hills above a championship golf course, Eagle Ridge is one of Rossmoor's most desirable...

Lesher Center for the Arts

The Diablo Symphony concludes its 63rd season with a performance of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 on Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m., at the Lesher Center for the Arts. The difficulties under which Shostakovich (by then under condemnation by Stalin’s regime) composed in 1937 permeate the deep and complex emotions of this extraordinary work. The program also features works by two American composers—Aaron Copland and Daniel Pesca—that celebrate the joys and bravery of everyday existence. Composed in 1942, in response to the U.S. entry into World War II, Copland’s "Fanfare for the Common Man” pays tribute to the heroism of the common person on the home front. And, in this west coast premiere of Pesca’s “Up North” piano concerto—performed by the composer—listeners will be transported by musically depicted moments of cheer, nostalgia, charm, and the warmth of family remembered from childhood trips taken from Alabama up to Northern Michigan each summer. With these three works, performed side-by-side under the direction of conductor Matilda Hofman, the program explores the entire gamut of human emotions. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Lesher Center box office (925-943-7469, Wednesday–Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.) or through the DSO’s website, diablosymphony.org. Adult tickets are $45, and youth tickets are $15. A discount for senior groups of 10 or more is available, and children 12 and under are free but need a ticket to have a seat. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Local Event: DSO Season Finale: Shostakovich 5 

DSO Season Finale: Shostakovich 5 

The Diablo Symphony concludes its 63rd season with a performance of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 on Sunday, May 17 at...

Five Suns Brewing

Join Grainbakers for a 90-minute spent grain breadmaking workshop at Devil's Canyon Brewery. Roll up your sleeves and turn fresh barley, recycled from the brewing process, into a warm, whole-grain boule. It is earthy, nourishing, and ridiculously satisfying. You will mix, shape, and prep your dough in class, then take it home oven-ready to bake. Whether you are new to bread or a seasoned sourdough wizard, you are welcome here. Perfect as a date night, a girls' night out, or a fun solo adventure.

Local Event: Spent Grain Breadmaking Class

Spent Grain Breadmaking Class

Join Grainbakers for a 90-minute spent grain breadmaking workshop at Devil's Canyon Brewery. Roll up your sleeves and turn...

Toyota Pavilion at Concord

Bay Area KidFest is again at the world-famous Toyota Pavilion at Concord on May 24 &amp; 25 of Memorial Day Weekend.
Enjoy the 35th edition of KidFest, a Memorial Day Weekend tradition for the entire family, with 2 days of jam-packed entertainment, rides, activities, food and fun at the Pavilion.
For a limited time, there is a Special Discount Package of 1 All-Day Ride Wristband and 2 admission tickets. Remember, babies under 24 months and Seniors 65 and older are FREE.
There are 3 free shows daily
with Wild About Monkeys, BMX Pros Stunt Team and Python Ron's Reptile Kingdom, plus free non-stop entertainment on the Main Stage. All day, children can experience another popular annual KidFest interactive attraction Kid's Town America.
Meet and Greet Super Mario and his friends Princess Peach, Yoshi and Luigi plus Olaf from Frozen in the KidFest Marketplace Pavilion.
Unfortunately, Bluey cannot be at KidFest, but she promises to come to Concord next year!
There are dozens of free kids’ activities including balloon hats and animals, spin art, slides, crawls and much more included in the low admission price.
KidFest offers an all-day, all-rides wristband to be used on 20 thrilling children's rides for kids of all ages, including Waterballerz, Dragon Wagon roller coaster, Euro Bungy Jump, Ferris wheel, giant slide, petting zoo, pony rides, Fun Express train, jeeps, Spider Mountain and more. All-day, All-rides Wristbands are $40 and are sold in the KidFest grounds. There are also 3 different discounted Ride Ticket packages (20, 50 and 100 tickets) on sale all day at KidFest.
There are 2 eclectic Food Courts, arts and crafts and exhibitor booths in the KidFest Marketplace.
On Sunday there is a special Family Dance Party
from 5-7pm during extended KidFest hours. DJ Dave and FUNKMODE will perform and lead the audience of all ages with music from Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Pitbull, Rolling Stones, Journey and more. A special $25 Family Ticket (for up to 4 admissions) goes on sale at 5pm Sunday.
For the 15th year, KidFest presents a special Memorial Day ceremony at noon Monday, May 25, Mt. Diablo High School Jr. ROTC color guard and songs honoring America's service people past and present with vocalist Elizabeth Martine.
Advance sale admission tickets are available now online.
Admission tickets, ride wristbands and ride tickets go on sale each day of KidFest starting at 9:45am. Admission is just $9 with a donation of canned food to the Monument Crisis Center or $10 without can donation.
On Sunday, May 24, we celebrate our collaboration for food donations through Monument Crisis Center with DOUBLE CAN DAY. A person donating 2 canned goods on Sunday gets $2 off their admission. A family of 4 bringing 8 cans will save a total of $8 off their admission ticket purchase.
Babies under 24 months and seniors 65+ are always free.
Proceeds from Bay Area KidFest benefit local educational, health and sports groups, which have received over $125,000 in cash donations from producer Bay Area Festivals since 2010.
The first 500 families through the Pavilion gate each morning at KidFest receive a free KidFest Goody Bag.
Tickets for admission and rides are always available at the door during KidFest. On-site vehicle parking is $10.
KidFest is open 10 am
<ul><li>8pm on Sunday and 10am - 6pm on Memorial Day Monday. KidFest is at Toyota</li></ul>
Pavilion at Concord, 2000 Kirker Pass Rd.
For more information or to get application to be an exhibitor, visit <a href="https://www.KidFestConcord.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.KidFestConcord.com</a>.

Local Event: Bay Area KidFest is back at the Concord Pavilion May 24-25

Bay Area KidFest is back at the Concord...

Bay Area KidFest is again at the world-famous Toyota Pavilion at Concord on May 24 & 25 of Memorial Day Weekend.
Enjoy the 35th...

Bay Area KidFest is back at the Concord Pavilion May 24-25

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Local Farming Faces Hidden Fuel Costs: How...

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Bear Spray Grocery Fight | Sex Offender Targets...

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Concord-Navy Land Deal Moves Closer To...

A new agreement between Concord and the U.S. Navy clears a major hurdle for the slow-moving redevelopment of the former naval base.  

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