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HAGGIN MUSEUM - PASTELS USA

PASTELS USA
Special Exhibition opens Sunday, May 18

Previously held in such venues as the Triton Museum in Santa Clara and the San Luis Obispo Art Center, The Pastel Society of the West Coast-s Pastels USA: 22nd Annual International Open Exhibition this year will be hosted at The Haggin Museum from Sunday, May 18-Sunday, June 22.

The Pastel Society of the West Coast ( http://hagginmuseum.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=E--FvQAuAAUAAAF3AAHeGg ) is one of the oldest and largest pastel societies in the U.S., with a high reputation among such groups. Its Annual International Open Exhibition attracts several hundred entries from all over the United States, Europe, Canada and Asia.

It is entered by some of the most elite pastel painters in the country and, since only about 100 paintings are placed in the show, being accepted is considered a worthy accomplishment. More than $11,000 will be awarded to the creators of the winning paintings.

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HAGGIN MUSEUM - Brass Quintet

Brass Quintet
Sunday, May 18, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

This group of musicians from the Stockton Symphony includes Hal Willenborg and Patrick Fraracci (trumpet), Ruth Brittin (horn), David Kunkle (trombone) and Douglas Hunt (tuba).

Their program will feature selections from Baroque, 21st Century brass classics, jazz, Broadway and movie themes, and popular tunes for children and adults. The group will also educate audience members by providing insightful commentary on the music being performed.

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HAGGIN MUSEUM - Cello Recital by James Jaffe

Cello Recital by James Jaffe
Sunday, May 11, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Come enjoy one of the area's most gifted young musicians on Mother's Day.

James Jaffe will perform Leos Janácek-s Pohadka (A Tale) for Cello and Piano, George Crumb-s Solo Sonata for Cello and Beethoven-s Sonata No. 4 in C Major for Cello and Piano.

James is a scholarship student of Richard Aaron at the University of Michigan School of Music, and previously appeared at the Haggin in 2006.

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HAGGIN MUSEUM - Art Adventures: The Art of Romare Bearden

Art Adventures: The Art of Romare Bearden
Saturday, May 10, 1:30-3:00 p.m.

( http://www.hagginmuseum.org/papa/index.html ) Families with children ages 5-12 are invited to learn about painter, musician and baseball player Romare Bearden at May's art workshop.

Led by Fremont School Visual Arts Teacher Stacy Sims, participants will learn about this fascinating artist, listen to some jazz and use collage to tell a special story from their lives.

Advance reservations are required, as there are a limited number of spaces available. Call (209) 940-6315 or e-mail education@hagginmuseum.org to reserve a space.

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HAGGIN MUSEUM - Docent Spotlight Tour: Two Barbizon Painters

Saturday, May 3, 3:00-3:15 p.m.

The painters Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Pena and Henri-Joseph Harpignies represent the beginning and the end of a revolution in art. Learn why this Saturday at a special Docent Spotlight Tour.

This 15-minute docent tour will begin at 3:00 p.m. and is free to all visitors because it is being held on the first Saturday of the month. Come and be dazzled by the gems of the museum's permanent collection.

STOCKTON PORTS - Month of April Conclusion

PORTS SET TO CONCLUDE A FANTASTIC FIRST MONTH

Heading into the 2008 season, the Stockton Ports were expected to be one of the best teams in Minor League Baseball. This was due in large part to trades made by the Oakland A's in the offseason involving Dan Haren and Nick Swisher, and yielding a lot of young talent for Oakland. Thus far, the Ports have lived up to their billing. As of April 29, the Ports are in first place in the North Division with a record of 18-7. The Boys from Banner Island have won 15 of their last 18 games, and they'll look to continue their quest for a first-half title heading into May.

BOB HOPE/FOX THEATER - May 2008

COLLIN RAYE - Buzz Mazzuola Unsung Heroes Benefit Concert for Special Olympics - Event Date: May 2, 2008

MOTOWN THROWDOWN 2008 - Event Date: May 3, 2008

The Clarence Luckey Foundation Presents Anita Renfroe - Event Date: May 4, 2008

Trace Adkins - Event Date: May 6, 2008

Show Boat - Event Date: May 9, 2008

The Greatest Hit Makers and the Undisputed Juke Box Queen - Event Date: May 10, 2008

Rent sponsored by Michelob - Event Date: May 17, 2008

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STOCKTON LIGHTNING - GAME RECAP: Iowa 47 - Stockton 24

DES MOINES, Iowa - The Stockton Lightning (1-4) surrendered 20 unanswered points in the fourth quarter and the Iowa Barnstormers collected their first home victory after a six-year hiatus in a 47-24 Lightning defeat before a crowd of 10,454 at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday night in week 5 of arenafootball2 play.

The Lightning dropped their fourth loss in a row and surrendered four turnovers in the loss as Iowa quarterback Joe Brannen threw for 135 yards, a 15-for-28 passing effort and two touchdowns.

Iowa posted the only score of the first quarter on Brannen's one-yard keeper up the middle, followed by a 28-point second quarter by both teams. WR Robert Kilow hauled in a 33-yard bomb over the middle with 10:44 left in the half, hiking the Barnstormers lead to 13-0.

Lightning FB Peter Tuialuuluu had two separate one-yard touchdown sprints in the second half, sandwiching a 57-yard kick return by Kilow to put the Lightning in a 20-14 hole at halftime. The Lightning had a chance to take the lead at the end of the half after a Raymond Little interception, but Daniel McLemore picked off a four-yard lob by Lightning QB Chad Elliott at the left corner of the end zone with under 10 seconds left.

STOCKTON LIGHTNING - Shamsid-Deen, Davis Assigned To Lightning

Athletic defensive back, promising receiver slated to go tonight

STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Lightning announced DB Rashad Shamsid-Deen (SHAWM-sih-deen, RAH-shawd) and WR Shannon Davis have been assigned to the Lightning by the arenafootball2 league office.

Shamsid-Deen (80) and Davis (13) are expected to make their season debut with the Lightning tonight, who face the Iowa Barnstormers beginning at 5:05 p.m. from Wells Fargo Arena.

Shamsid-Deen spent his af2 rookie season last year with the Tri-Cities Fever, appearing in all 16 games while ranking fourth on the team with 51 tackles, additionally amassing 2.5 tackles-for-loss, two sacks and seven pass break-ups while helping guide the team to a berth in the ArenaCup Playoffs.

The Eastern Washington University (NCAA) product spent four years of his college football career (2002-05) with the Eagles, finishing his 46-game Eastern career with 139 tackles, five passes broken up and five forced fumbles (second in EWU history).

Davis enters his second af2 season after spending last season with Tri-Cities and spending his college career with Kent State University (NCAA), leading the team with 86 tackles as a 2002 junior and amassing a combined 184 tackles over the last two seasons with the Golden Flashes. Davis' two interceptions tied for the program lead as a 2003 senior and is re-united with former college teammate and Lightning DB Nashville Dyer.

Davis also led Kent State with 94 punt return yards in 2002.

The Lightning return to play on Saturday for a week 5 road matchup against the Iowa Barnstormers, starting at 5:05 p.m. from Wells Fargo Arena. The game be heard on radio at 1420-AM KSTN and viewed, free-of-charge, online through http://www.stocktonlightning.com/ (courtesy of NifTy Online TV).

Season tickets and individual tickets for the 2008 Lightning regular season are on sale now. For more information on season tickets, merchandise, or other information, please call the Lightning at (209) 373-1500 or visit http://www.stocktonlightning.com/.

STOCKTON LIGHTNING - Lightning Welcomes UC Davis QB Jonathan Grant

UC Davis signal-caller stays local, among nine roster moves made in week 5

STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Lightning of the arenafootball2 league have announced the following roster moves:

QB Jonathan Grant activated from "refused to report"
WR B'Jay Jones re-acquired from the Boise Burn in exchange for future considerations
DB Randy Kelly acquired from the Arkansas Twisters in exchange for future considerations
DL Lynell Hawkins placed on the "team suspension" list

The following players were also released and officially placed on "reassignment":

WR/DB Joe Garcia
OL/DL Dennis Sogelau
DB Tyler Bruhn
WR Michael Hooper
QB Joe Micco

Jones returns to the Lightning for his second stint and was the fourth leading receiver on the team last year, catching 41 passes for 589 yards. He caught 13 touchdown passes during his 2007 campaign, and averaged just shy of 60 yards receiving per game.

B'Jay Jones has two years of af2 experience under his belt. His most productive season was during his 2004 rookie season with the Laredo Law. Jones played in all 16 games, catching 40 passes for 678 yards and 13 touchdowns. He excelled on the defensive side of the ball as well, recording 20 tackles, one sack, and one interception. He had career nights during a three week span in the summer of 2004. On June 19 he totaled a career best 138 receiving yards, and followed that up two weeks later by catching three touchdown passes against the Tulsa Talons.

Jones began his college football career at Grambling State University, but transferred to Langston University where he excelled as a three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track.

Grant, 24, is expected to serve in a backup quarterback role behind Chad Elliott and enters his first professional season in his Northern California territory after spending a decorated three year (2003-06) college career at University of California-Davis (NCAA). The Pacific Grove, Calif. native was named a 2006 I-AA.org preseason All-American selection and was a Great West Football Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2005.

Grant, who had a career-high 2,873 passing yards as a 2005 junior, led the Aggies to a monstorous upset of the Pac-10 member Stanford Cardinal in Setpember 2005 at Stanford Stadium, most famous for engineering a 72-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass with eight seconds remaining in the game.

Kelly, who turns 25 on April 30, appeared in one game with the Arkansas Twisters, registering three tackles and one interception on April 11 and spent the previous three seasons in college with the Arkansas Razorbacks (NCAA), garnering 2006 All-SEC Conference honors. The Palmetto, Fla. native registered 122 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 28 career games with Arkansas and helped guide the team to a berth in the 2007 Capital One Bowl.

Kelly had a career-high 58 tackles as a 2005 junior, ranking seventh among all Razorback defenders.

The Lightning return to play on Saturday for a week 5 road matchup against the Iowa Barnstormers, starting at 5:05 p.m. from Wells Fargo Arena. The game be heard on radio at 1420-AM KSTN and viewed, free-of-charge, online through http://www.stocktonlightning.com/ (courtesy of NifTy Online TV).

Season tickets and individual tickets for the 2008 Lightning regular season are on sale now. For more information on season tickets, merchandise, or other information, please call the Lightning at (209) 373-1500 or visit www.stocktonlightning.com.