The Old South Side of downtown Livermore (south of First St.) is highly sought after. There are charming Victorians, cute little bungalows, and ranch style homes. This location allows you to walk downtown, or over to Carnegie Park. Stroll on over to the Vine Theater, or walk two blocks to Casa Orozco for some great Mexican dining.  1844 5th St, Livermore Open House Today from 1:00 to 4:00 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths 2307 sq. ft living space office and upstairs family room 2 car garage And this home is near top-rated Livermore Schools – Sunset Elementary, Mendenhall Middle School and Granada High. I’ll be holding it open for a colleague today. Come by and check it out. 03/04/2012

Bothwell Park Bothwell Recreation and Arts Center 2466 Eighth Street Livermore, CA 94550 Originally opened in 1959, the Livermore Area Parks and Recreation Department has used the facility as a recreation center, a senior center, a district office and a general meeting site over the years.   More recently it has been a home to local artists and musicians, teachers and students of the arts, including performing arts. Workspace is available for rent at reasonable rates, as are building space rental for special events.  In 2009, adjacent property was improved to include a park area with tot lot, picnic tables and barbeque pits and bocce courts. With it’s proximity to downtown, this is a convenient venue for local artists whose work is often displayed in downtown locations.   07/15/2011

Casbah Restaurant 1770 First St. Livermore, CA 94550 Go exotic this Valentine’s Day as the new Casbah Restaurant in Downtown Livermore tantalizes your taste buds with middle eastern cuisine from Persia, Moraco, Greek, Armenian and Turkish. Opened just since January 1st, the restaurant is conveniently located adjacent to the Livermore Cinema. And especially for you Valentine couples, a dinner for two for just $50 per couple. Choose from two appetizers, two main dishes and two desserts.  A little sensual entertainment while you dine?  Be sure to make reservations and catch the belly dancing show at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30.  So, rock on.  Wait, make that Rock the Casbah. 02/13/2011