The 209 Valley - Stockton and San Joaquin County Local Events Website

Cinco De Mayo Dance

Saturday May 15, 7pm

Doors open at 6pm
$20 per person

No Host Bar, Music, Dancing, Raffle

Support Lodi Youth Soccer Club

First 50 to call 209-712-7868 and purchase Tickets will also receive Free tickets for April 30 showing of "To Save a Life" movie. PG13 @BearCreek Community Church 7pm

http://www.lodimexican-american.lions4-a1.org/News/Dance.pdf

City of Stockton - Asparagus Festival 2010

In 2008, over 45,000 pounds of delicious asparagus was enjoyed by all. From delicious deep-fried asparagus (45,000 orders), Asparagus Tri-tip Sandwiches (9,000 orders), Asparagus Burritos (4,000 orders), and pasta dishes (8,500 orders), to refreshing drinks and more, the Stockton Asparagus Festival offers bushels of different treats sure to please!

http://www.asparagusfest.com/

STOCKTON PORTS - Fun Docks Here on April 15

Fun Docks Here on April 15

The Ports welcome the Visalia Rawhide for a four-game series from April 15-18 and then will host the Inland Empire 66ers from April 19-21. The Ports are proud to present their fans with several exciting promotions and giveaways for their opening homestand. More

STOCKTON ARENA - Sesame Street Live

Sesame Street Live “ 1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends” is coming to Stockton!

Imagine singing and dancing with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all your favorite Sesame Street Live friends! It’s as easy as counting “1-2-3 Imagine!” This high-energy musical will transport audiences to far away places as Ernie captains the high seas, Elmo dances to the rhythm of the African rainforest and Bert meets an octopus who has the blues. It’s a story of adventure and fun that teaches children they can be anyone, do anything and go anywhere with the power of imagination.

Stockton Arena, June 15 & 16

You are invited to get your tickets today, BEFORE they go on sale to the public. Just use the presale password SEWP to purchase your tickets by
May 2, 2010.

Get the ultimate fan experience with Sunny Seats!
The Sunny Seats Package includes a VIP/front row seat, a show program, and an Elmo pre-show Meet & Greet photo opportunity. Sunny Seats are available on the Wednesday, June 16, 7:00 PM performance. Use the password SUNNY to purchase Sunny Seats Packages for $60. Sunny Seat orders will include a special admittance ticket for entry into the Meet & Greet. You will receive the special admittance ticket with the rest of your show tickets. All Meet & Greets start one hour prior to the performance. Latecomers may miss the opportunity. Please bring your own camera.
Additional service charges and facility fees may apply. Quantities Limited.
Only available on the Wednesday, June 16, 7:00 PM performance.

Ticket Prices: $12, $15, $19, $26 (Gold Circle), & $60 (Sunny Seats)
Additional service charges and facility fees may apply

Tickets available at the box office, stocktontickets.com, or call 866-373-7088 or 209-373-1700.

Hurry for best seats, and we’ll see you soon!

for Sunny Seat tickets

for Regular Presale tickets

HAGGIN MUSEUM - Figure Drawing Classes conclude

Figure Drawing Classes conclude
Thursday, April 15, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

The final session of our Figure Drawing Classes will be held Thursday, April 15, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with Emilio Soltero, artist and art instructor at Delta Charter High School.

Both experienced and beginner artists are invited to practice drawing the human figure at these classes which Soltero has also taught at the Crocker Museum.

The class size is limited, so contact Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6315 or education@hagginmuseum.org to register.

The fee is $5 per class and registered participants will be given information about required materials.

HAGGIN MUSEUM - Art Adventures: Photo Fun

Art Adventures: Photo Fun
Saturday, April 10, 1:30-3:00 p.m.

The 2nd Saturdays for Families event on April 10 is an Art Adventures workshop. Families with children ages 5-12 are invited to join photographer Hanna Thrasher for an afternoon of photo collage activity. The workshop and necessary materials are included with regular museum admission.

Hanna Thrasher received her bachelor-s degree from San Jose State in photojournalism and is currently at the Academy of Art working on her master-s degree in photography.

This workshop is limited to 25 participants, so reservations are strong encouraged. Contact Curator of Education Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6315 or e-mail education@hagginmuseum.org

BOB HOPE/FOX THEATER - Upcoming Events

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Event Date: April 9, 2010

FRIENDS OF THE FOX PRESENT CLASSIC FILM AT THE BOB HOPE THEATRE!

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Brian Regan

Event Date: April 18, 2010

LIVE IN CONCERT

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Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles

Event Date: May 13, 2010

Broadway Series

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Thoroughly Modern Millie

Event Date: May 21, 2010

FRIENDS OF THE FOX PRESENT CLASSIC FILM AT THE BOB HOPE THEATRE!

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Yankee Doodle Dandy

Event Date: June 25, 2010

FRIENDS OF THE FOX PRESENT CLASSIC FILM AT THE BOB HOPE THEATRE!

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HAGGIN MUSEUM - Jazz Series with Patrick Langham Quartet

Final performance this Thursday, April 1

Our popular jazz series with the Patrick Langham Quartet has its final performance this Thursday, April 1. The guest artist this month is Trumpeter Larry Lunetta, who will be joining the group to help perform the music of pianist Herbie Hancock (whose birthday is in April).

The performance is scheduled to being at 7:00 p.m. and complimentary drinks and light refreshments will be provided beginning at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited, so arrive early.

For more information, call (209) 940-6315.

STOCKTON PORTS - Ports Host Free Fan Fest on April 3

STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Ports are proud to host a free Fan Fest, presented by 104.1 The Hawk, at Banner Island Ballpark to celebrate the kickoff of the 2010 season on Saturday, April 3 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fans of all ages are invited to attend and enjoy a variety of fun activities.

The Ports will be hosting an Easter Egg hunt in the outfield for children from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and a scavenger hunt for fans of all ages from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Fans can also play catch on the field, take some swings in the batting cages and enjoy playing in the bounce house and giant slide in the Bank of Stockton Kids Zone free of charge. Splash the Mascot will be on hand and in Easter Bunny garb for photos and autographs.

Fans can also get a fix for their March Madness fever, as NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament games will be shown in the Comcast Club. Concessions will be available for fans as well, and the Ports will unveil new merchandise in the Team Store.

Additionally, the Ports will launch their season-long Earthquake Relief Fundraiser at the Fan Fest event. The Ports Anchor Fund will be collecting spare change donations during the season for Earthquake Relief, and will send all of the funds raised to the American Red Cross following the end of the 2010 season. The Ports are proud to support relief efforts and encourage their fans to be generous in their donations, as recent Earthquake victims will continue to need support in the coming months.

Members of the Stockton Ports front office will be giving fans tours of the stadium, showing fans the view from the press box, clubhouses and dugouts.

Season ticket holders can also pick up their tickets, and all fans can purchase tickets or find out more information about luxury suites, group outings, group barbecue packages and more during Fan Fest.

For more information about the 2010 Ports Fan Fest, please contact the Stockton Ports front office at (209) 644-1900 or at info@stocktonports.com

San Joaquin County Fair Coming this Summer 150th Birthday

Join the San Joaquin County Fair this Summer, June 16-20, 2010. Celebrating 150 years of good times.