Martinez is a hub for culture and art. It's reputation has changed.
It is no longer known as the "refinery city", It is always referred to as the "City of John Muir". There are many art galleries and the theaters are an astounding success.
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Carol Stewart commented
Upscale, eclectic shops and restaurants continuing with lots of different entertainment/art. While still maintaining the history, the stores have their own personality. Please check out Waynesville, NC, I was just there during the holidays and it was the kind of town that I could see for Martinez.
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Christine Agostinho commented
A must and we have a lot better area to do it with than say Concord - no slight to Concord it is just a different personality. I really enjoy the summer concerts in Todos Santos Park - make amphitheater area capable of supporting the same idea by expanding to the development and making it more drawable and usable. Definately need a nightlife - one that supports a walking, strolling, relaxing environment.
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Grundy commented
Yes... time for a reputation change. Let's take out the "Tin-E" in Martinez!
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Sharon commented
bring some restaurants and nightlife and people will follow. Make it a fun night time experience for residents and out of towner alike.
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Hoggie McGillicutty commented
Bring back (and support) the John Muir festival with the biographical play in the ampitheater. That was a high point for the area, but the area seems disused now. Would bring folks from out of town to the ampitheater, waterfront and downtown.