In just 3 short weeks, the Way out West BBQ Championship is happening at Weber point. With BBQ on my mind and in my mouth, I thought I would share with you a great local BBQ place in Stockton. Bottley’s BBQ! Bottley’s BBQ makes some serious most watering BBQ. Bottley’s serves authentic soul food and BBQ so if you’re from the South East this should make you feel more at home.
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Bottley’s BBQ is located on 2210 Country Club Blvd in Stockton which is across the street from the Graduate Restaurant. Head over an give them a go!
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The Beatles are coming! The Beatles are coming! Well one can dream. It’s the second best thing as the Stockton Symphony brings their Classical Mystery Tour to the Alex G. Spanos Center on the U.O.P. campus.
Date: Friday, April 29th, 2011
Doors Open at 5:45 pm
Picnic at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Experience an evening for all generations, featuring original members of the Broadway sensation Beatlemania performing live in concert with the Stockton Symphony. Feel free to come decked out in Fab-Four style and enjoy timeless classics including “Yesterday,” “Imagine,” “Yellow Submarine,” “Hey Jude,” “All You Need Is Love,” and so many more. The Newport News proclaims, “Never has the music of the Beatles sounded as good as this night with the live orchestra.” Not to be missed!
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Today, Saturday, April 23 the Prowlin’ Pacific event will take place at the University of the Pacific. Join others on the DeRosa University Center Lawn for music, food, wine & beer tasting and more. The event goes from 2:00pm – 7:00pm.
Prowlin’ Pacific is a festival for the Stockton community presented by The University of the Pacific’s Marketing Club, PAMA (Pacific American Marketing Association). Bring your family and friends & enjoy an evening of entertainment!
Featuring
*Live Music by
-Latin Magic
-The Bell Boys
-Snap Jackson
-Icarus Jones Collective
*Classic Car Show
*Wine and Beer tasting
*Art Show
*Kids Corner with bounce houses and rock wall
*Food and craft vendors from through out the Stockton area
Al’s Comic Shop on the Miracle Mile has been there since I can remember. If you are looking for some unique comic ideas or games this is the place for you. From comics, past comics, figures, dice, to books Al’s has it for you. They are very friendly and can help you with any questions you have.
I have been shopping there since the 80′s. The decor is still the same. Whenever I set foot in there it’s like stepping back in time as nothing has changed. This is a good thing, as it reminds me of to good ‘ol comics. Now there are so many, it’s hard to keep track.
Yep, this blog made me sound like a nerd, but so what. It’s my way of not growing up. Have a good time.
1847 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 464-1513
Manny’s California Fresh is a cute little place on the south end of Miracle Mile. It is just about across the street from the Stockton Unified Adult School.
I really like this place because they serve some really quality food. At first glance you may think it is a fast food restaurant but it isn’t. All the food is made to order and the prices are really reasonable for the portions. The reviews on yelp, 192 of them, really speak to the quality of the food.
A word of caution to anyone dieting. Most food, not all, is fried in some way. Manny’s food is great and may just bust the calorie count for the day. No worries, there is always tomorrow.
Dine in or take out Manny’s will treat you right.
]1612 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 463-6415
Valley Impressions: Historic Block Prints and Watercolors by William S. RiceMarch 1 – April 5, 2011
Now through April 1st at the University of the Pacific is noted painter and printmaker William S. Rice’s (1873-1963) artwork. The catered reception, Thursday March 17, 5:30 p.m. and a talk by Rice’s grandson, Carl Treseder, on the artist and his work at 6:00 p.m.
More about William Rice:
He longed to preserve the natural beauty of turn-of-the-century California through his art. In 1900, Rice traveled from Pennsylvania to Stockton to serve as Supervisor of Art for the city’s public schools. While living in Stockton, Rice became captivated by the local landscape. He spent a lifetime capturing our region’s visual wealth.
Curated by Rice’s great-granddaughter, Pacific senior Marie-Clare Treseder, this exhibition provides an exclusive opportunity to experience the largest single collection of W.S. Rice’s work. The show includes prints and watercolors from rarely seen private collections, as well as several of Rice’s personal effects.
Please join us for a catered reception, Thursday March 17, 5:30 p.m. and a talk by Rice’s grandson, Carl Treseder, on the artist and his work at 6:00 p.m.
Exhibition hours are:
March 1 – April 5*
Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30
Jeannette Powell Art Center, 1071 W. Mendocino Ave., on the University of the Pacific campus in Stockton.
Reception:
Thursday, March 17, 5:30 p.m. with talk by Carl Treseder, 6:00 p.m.
This Friday, March 4th, head over to Valley Brew(Day 85 0f 365 things to do in Stockton), and see some great Jazz. Wendi Maxwell and her trio show their appreciation of straight-ahead jazz with some cool jazz, some bebop, and some standards including the Paul Desmond/Dave Brubeck classic “Take Five”, Stanley Turrentine’s “Sugar”, and Thelonious Monk’s “Well I Never” – all with the infrequently heard vocalese lyrics.
Wendi Maxwell, vocals, Randy Sandoli, piano, Stephen Hicks, acoustic bass, Mike Quigg, drums.
Valley Brew Banquet Room, 157 W. Adams Street, Stockton.
Music starts at 7:30, Friday March 4th.
Drinks and dinner service available at your table.
$10 cover pays the musicians
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Sam’s is one of those spot’s in Stockton that I have driven past a few hundred times but never went to. Sam’s Cafe has been on the Miracle Mile what seems like forever. I get so used going to the ”normal” spots that we fail to try new things. Well, Sam’s was pretty good.
Upon walking, my first impression of that is of an old-sytle diner, which is unique in Stockton. It is fairly inexpensive and you do get a good amount of food so you definitely do not leave hungry. It is a place I would go to again and would recommend to any other first timers.
Don’t wait as long as I did to check this place out….
2328 Pacific AveStockton, CA 95204
(209) 466-5881
This Wednesday, January the 26th, head on over the the A.G. Spanos Center and cheer on the UOP Men’s Basketball team. The Tigers will take on Long Beach State at 7pm. Long Beach always seems to put up a good fight so the game will be very entertaining.
General Admission Tickets are just $10.00. Don’t forget KIDS COME FREE (ages 12 & under) courtesy of Wells Fargo. For ticket information call the Pacific Box Office at (209)946-2474 or order your tickets online at http://www.PacificTigers.com.
Be sure to stay up to date with all the Tiger athletics on their Facebook page.
Check out the Tiger athletic video’s on tube as well.
There is so much to do this weekend in Stockton! If you are a ski and snowboarder and are ready to get pumped up for this season, head down to the Empire Theatre on the Miracle Mile and catch this years film. The Cost is $15 dollars at REI or Empresso Coffeehouse. Tickets will be $17.50 at the door, but the cost of the ticket will alos buy you a Bear Valley Lift voucher!
The Shows will be Saturday the 4th at 7 & 9pm. Empire Theatre is located at 1825 Pacific Ave.
Check out the trailer at TetonGravity.com.
This Event is in support of snow sports programs at
Edison and Stagg High Schools.