Mark the Date
Annual Legends of California Wine Auction and Dinner
The Bank of Stockton will be honored for their contribution to and support of agriculture and the wine-grape industry on Saturday, April 18, at 5:00 pm in the Lodi Grape Festival pavilion. The event, organized by the San Joaquin Historical Society and Museum, and the Micke Grove Zoological Society, consists of an auction featuring world-class wines and dining and entertainment packages. The dinner is paired with featured wines and prepared by the finest chefs and caterers in northern California. Tickets are $150 per person.
For more information call 209-331-2055
The 51st Annual Ebony Fashion Fair
Stockton Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, an international women’s service organization, is proud to sponsor the Ebony Fashion Fair. This exciting, high-energy show is the must-attend event of the year, and will be held on Sunday, April 19 at 4:00 pm at San Joaquin Delta College’s Atherton Auditorium.
For more information call 209-954-5110 or 209-957-9177
Pops & Picnic
There is no better way to welcome springtime in Stockton than a night at Pops & Picnic. For twenty years, the Stockton Symphony has been performing these beloved, themed concerts to an ever-growing audience. This year’s Enchanto Latino event, under the direction of conductor Peter Jaffe, will be held Friday, May 1 at 8:00 pm at Stockton’s Memorial Civic Auditorium. It promises to be an evening of wonderful music, food, wine and auction and raffle items.
For more information call 209-951-0196
Mother-Daughter Tea
The Mother-Daughter Tea for Hospice Butterfly Auxiliary will be held at the Windmill Ridge Winery in Tracy on Saturday, May 9. Teatime is 2:00 pm. Tickets are $35.00 per person.
For more information call 209-835-9569 or 209-922-0380
Spring Bouquet Luncheon
The Spring Bouquet Luncheon presented by the Hospice of San Joaquin will be held on Saturday, May 16 at Vinewood Community Church in Lodi. Tickets are $25.00 per person.
For more information call 209-794-8221 or 209-922-0380
Children’s Home Garden Fair
The stunning home of Bob and Dorothy Panella will be the site for the 2009 Children’s Home and Garden Fair on Wednesday, May 6.
For more information call 209-466-0853
Go Red For Women
Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s national campaign to increase awareness of heart disease – the leading cause of death for women – and to inspire women to take charge of their heart health. Please join Stockton’s Circle of Red members for the Go Red For Women Luncheon on Thursday, May 7 at the University of the Pacific’s University Center in Stockton.
For more information call 209-477-2683
Hairspray
Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon takes you back to 1962 Baltimore, as 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. This mega-hit – piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and enough deliriously tuneful new songs to fill a nonstop platter-party – will be at Modesto’s Gallo Center, May 8-10. It’s the winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
For more information call 209-338-5000
Ultimate Chef Challenge III
On Tuesday, May 12, three local chefs – Julio Camberos of Black Tie Gourmet, Michael Post of Papapavlo’s and Richard Hyman of LeBistro – will have a cook-off challenge, present their creations to local judges, and vie for the title of “Stockton’s Ultimate Chef.” Proceeds from this event will help to ensure and sustain the programs at Charterhouse Center for Families.
For more information call 209-476-1106
Festa della Donna
Enjoy an afternoon of shopping, socializing, wine tasting, eating, art and music at the “Festa della Donna,” a celebration of “women helping women” on Wednesday, May 13. This beautiful event is an elegant affair with the added bonus of supporting two local charities, Lodi House and Hope Harbor.
For more information call 209-334-6346
2nd San Joaquin International Film Festival
From Thursday, May 14 to Saturday, May 23, the Central Valley’s celebration of global cinema will return to Stockton for its second year and will feature over 120 films from 30 countries. The festival features a diverse collection of international and award-winning narrative features, documentaries, highlights with cinema spotlights, tributes, and an exhilarating collection of the world’s top short films.
For more information contact Sophoan Sorn at ssorn@sjiff.org
ZinFest – Wine Food and Fun
On Friday, May 15 join Lodi vintners for a casual dinner at Lodi Lake to kick off the 5th annual ZinFest Wine Festival. This is your perfect opportunity to experience the Lodi appellation in a glass, to converse with winemakers and producers from over 50 Lodi wine country wineries in a relaxed atmosphere. Live music, wine country cuisine and a silent auction set the stage for this outdoor dinner amidst the beauty of Lodi Lake Park. ZinFest continues on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 with more than 250 wines from 50 Lodi wineries, music and delicious food. Whether you are a seasoned expert or an intrigued beginner, winemakers and winery representatives welcome you as they offer useful knowledge and samples of their handcrafted wines. Guests can sample Lodi’s many varietals, enjoy informative wine and cooking seminars, browse artisan craft vendors, and purchase their favorite wines and commemorative merchandise to take home.
For more information call 209-367-4727
The Bank of Stockton will be honored for their contribution to and support of agriculture and the wine-grape industry on Saturday, April 18, at 5:00 pm in the Lodi Grape Festival pavilion. The event, organized by the San Joaquin Historical Society and Museum, and the Micke Grove Zoological Society, consists of an auction featuring world-class wines and dining and entertainment packages. The dinner is paired with featured wines and prepared by the finest chefs and caterers in northern California. Tickets are $150 per person.
For more information call 209-331-2055
The 51st Annual Ebony Fashion Fair
Stockton Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, an international women’s service organization, is proud to sponsor the Ebony Fashion Fair. This exciting, high-energy show is the must-attend event of the year, and will be held on Sunday, April 19 at 4:00 pm at San Joaquin Delta College’s Atherton Auditorium.
For more information call 209-954-5110 or 209-957-9177
Pops & Picnic
There is no better way to welcome springtime in Stockton than a night at Pops & Picnic. For twenty years, the Stockton Symphony has been performing these beloved, themed concerts to an ever-growing audience. This year’s Enchanto Latino event, under the direction of conductor Peter Jaffe, will be held Friday, May 1 at 8:00 pm at Stockton’s Memorial Civic Auditorium. It promises to be an evening of wonderful music, food, wine and auction and raffle items.
For more information call 209-951-0196
Mother-Daughter Tea
The Mother-Daughter Tea for Hospice Butterfly Auxiliary will be held at the Windmill Ridge Winery in Tracy on Saturday, May 9. Teatime is 2:00 pm. Tickets are $35.00 per person.
For more information call 209-835-9569 or 209-922-0380
Spring Bouquet Luncheon
The Spring Bouquet Luncheon presented by the Hospice of San Joaquin will be held on Saturday, May 16 at Vinewood Community Church in Lodi. Tickets are $25.00 per person.
For more information call 209-794-8221 or 209-922-0380
Children’s Home Garden Fair
The stunning home of Bob and Dorothy Panella will be the site for the 2009 Children’s Home and Garden Fair on Wednesday, May 6.
For more information call 209-466-0853
Go Red For Women
Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s national campaign to increase awareness of heart disease – the leading cause of death for women – and to inspire women to take charge of their heart health. Please join Stockton’s Circle of Red members for the Go Red For Women Luncheon on Thursday, May 7 at the University of the Pacific’s University Center in Stockton.
For more information call 209-477-2683
Hairspray
Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon takes you back to 1962 Baltimore, as 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. This mega-hit – piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and enough deliriously tuneful new songs to fill a nonstop platter-party – will be at Modesto’s Gallo Center, May 8-10. It’s the winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
For more information call 209-338-5000
Ultimate Chef Challenge III
On Tuesday, May 12, three local chefs – Julio Camberos of Black Tie Gourmet, Michael Post of Papapavlo’s and Richard Hyman of LeBistro – will have a cook-off challenge, present their creations to local judges, and vie for the title of “Stockton’s Ultimate Chef.” Proceeds from this event will help to ensure and sustain the programs at Charterhouse Center for Families.
For more information call 209-476-1106
Festa della Donna
Enjoy an afternoon of shopping, socializing, wine tasting, eating, art and music at the “Festa della Donna,” a celebration of “women helping women” on Wednesday, May 13. This beautiful event is an elegant affair with the added bonus of supporting two local charities, Lodi House and Hope Harbor.
For more information call 209-334-6346
2nd San Joaquin International Film Festival
From Thursday, May 14 to Saturday, May 23, the Central Valley’s celebration of global cinema will return to Stockton for its second year and will feature over 120 films from 30 countries. The festival features a diverse collection of international and award-winning narrative features, documentaries, highlights with cinema spotlights, tributes, and an exhilarating collection of the world’s top short films.
For more information contact Sophoan Sorn at ssorn@sjiff.org
ZinFest – Wine Food and Fun
On Friday, May 15 join Lodi vintners for a casual dinner at Lodi Lake to kick off the 5th annual ZinFest Wine Festival. This is your perfect opportunity to experience the Lodi appellation in a glass, to converse with winemakers and producers from over 50 Lodi wine country wineries in a relaxed atmosphere. Live music, wine country cuisine and a silent auction set the stage for this outdoor dinner amidst the beauty of Lodi Lake Park. ZinFest continues on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 with more than 250 wines from 50 Lodi wineries, music and delicious food. Whether you are a seasoned expert or an intrigued beginner, winemakers and winery representatives welcome you as they offer useful knowledge and samples of their handcrafted wines. Guests can sample Lodi’s many varietals, enjoy informative wine and cooking seminars, browse artisan craft vendors, and purchase their favorite wines and commemorative merchandise to take home.
For more information call 209-367-4727