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Concord CA is a Top 10 City for Best Music Scene Outside of Nashville, NYC & L.A.

At first glance, choosing Concord, CA, for music lovers seems an easy pick if for nothing more than its residents are a mere 30 miles from San Francisco, which makes frequent appearances on music "best of" lists.  San Francisco has such nationally noted venues as The Fillmore and Great American Music Hall, and has yielded such varied artists as The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Santana, Journey, The Pointer Sisters and Chris Isaak. Forbes named it one of... Read More »

Markham Regional Arboretum Provides Scenic Retreat

The Markham Regional Arboretum Society began in 1981 with a small group of people who loved gardens‚ and those dedicated plant lovers have turned 16 acres of land in Concord into a thriving arboretum. Future plans call for the addition of a rose garden‚ gazebo‚ herb garden and international garden. Visitors can stroll the paths at the arboretum‚ located at the south end of La Vista Avenue. The public can also purchase flowers and plants‚ including unusual varieties such as goldfish plants‚... Read More »