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This labor day weekend marks the 29th annual Stockton Community Labor Day Powwow.  American Indians from all over Western America come to celebrate the culture and traditions of the American Indians. There will be authentic Native American Foods & Crafts.

This is a FREE event which starts Friday the 3rd – Sunday, 5th.

If you are staying in town this weekend, stop by and check it out.  This would make a great learning experience for kids too.

University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA
Call for information Phone Number: (209) 933.7425 ext 8069

Location: University of the Pacific
3601 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA

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Stockton Real Estate Agent

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Another FREE event is on it’s way.  Starting August 26th, the 6th annual, Visions of Clay exhibition and awards ceremony kicks off.  The event will last for about a month starting August 26th and ending on September 23rd.  The kick off event happens on Thursday the 26th from 7-9pm.  The exhibit will be held in the LH Horton Gallery on the Delta College campus (see below).

This exhibit features 72 ceramic works by 51 artists from around the country, including two from Stockton, Joel Blum and Ilona Finocchi. The exhibition includes functional/decorative and sculptural works, and is dedicated to unique form, surface and texture qualities.  The best of show award of $1000,  is funded by the Stockton Arts Commission, see them on Facebook, so it’s important that we keep the special group going strong.

The LH Horton Gallery is located on the campus of San Joaquin Delta College, on the ground floor of Shima Center, and is wheelchair accessible. Admission is free and open to the public. Recommended parking is available in the Shima lot for a nominal fee of $1.

For more info contact:

Jan Marlese
LH Horton Jr. Gallery Director
(209) 954-5507
jmarlese@deltacollege.edu

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Go over and check out all the great pieces of art.  We hope to see you there!

Another great event is coming your way in Downtown Stockton! Tomorrow, Friday the 13th, yep its Friday the 13th tomorrow, the Latin Magic Band, Art Walk, and Craft Beer Garden will all take place in Janet Leigh Plaza. 

It’s the 2nd friday of the Month, and on 2nd friday’s good things happen downtown.  You will be able to sample craft brews for only $2 a fill. Featuring Blue Moon and Pale Moon!
Time: 5 – 9 pm
Place: Janet Leigh Plaza

Music:
Latin Magic, free live performance, 7-9 pm. Latin Magic will rock the plaza!  This 11-person band plays an exciting mix of cumbias, oldies, latin rock, and old school music.

Art:
Meet the Artist Reception at the Tidewater Art Gallery (day 73 of 365), 5-8 pm. Entitled “4 the Joy of It” the August exhibit is a group show featuring three resident jewelry artists, Gay Lynn Saunders, Susan Winton and Rebekah Burr-Siegal, and a guest artist from Lodi, Debbie Kafton.  The show presents a collection of wearable art showcasing unique talents and different artistic visions. For these artists, jewelry design is both a labor of love and a constant source of joy.

2010 Summer Jazz Colony
The Brubeck Institute’s 2010 Summer Jazz Colony (SJC) will take place on the campus of the University of the Pacific from August 8 though August 13.

The final concert featuring all the Colonists and Artist/Faculty will be held on Friday, August 13, at 5:30 pm in the Faye Spanos Concert Hall.

The concert is free and open to the public.

The concert will consist of musicians playing the piano, bass, drums, saxophone, trumpet, trombone and the guitar.  The musicians consist of  from all over the united states as well as SJC staff.  Head out  to this FREE concert an listen to some talented folks.

Friday, August 13, at 5:30
Faye Spanos Concert Hall

This weekend the exciting and entertaining Obon Festival at the Stockton Buddhist Temple takes place.  It all starts on Saturday, July 31st lasting through Sunday, August 1st.  This annual festival will bring the food, dance, sword displays and entertainment of the Japanese culture.  Time is 11:00am-8pm on both days.

From StocktonBuddhistTemple.com:

The exciting Cultural festival that will be on Saturday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 1, starting at 11 a.m. and ending at 9 p.m. each day. Performances by community performance groups including Stockton Bukkyo Taiko and Sacramento Taiko groups as well as traditional dance from local dance groups and martial arts demonstrations will be done throughout the day. This takes place in our Social Hall along with a variety of Japanese crafts for sale and display.

The traditional “taste of Japan” brings traditional favorites of teriyaki chicken, kushiyaki, traditional sushi, and hot udon, all served both indoor and outside. Outside entertainment includes our variety of games for children and adults. Temple tours will also be given along with our farmer’s market and plant sale.

Check out the Samari demonstration from the 2009 Obon Festival:

It’s the final weekend of the play Barefoot in the Park at the Civic Theatre.

The play has been running since May 5th and will conclude May 30th.

2006 Revival Poster

Barefoot in the park was written by Neil Simon and is a romantic comedy.  The original broadway play first opened in October of 1963 and featured the likes of Robert Redford, Elizabeth Ashley and Mildred Natwick.

I have never seen the play but am assuming it is a good one since it ran for 1530 shows! It closed in June of 1967 and was nominated for three Tony Awards.  If you are looking for a good show, head over to the Civic Theatre this weekend and catch the final shows!  The theatre could really use all the local support.

Click here  to Purchase tickets!

7:30 pm Thursday performances
8:00 pm Friday & Saturday performances
2:30 pm Sunday performances

Stockton Civic Theatre
2312 Rose Marie Lane
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 473-2424

Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? Go to the street painting festival. This fabulous event is marking its 17th year and making it second appearance at Lincoln Center. This years theme is “”Masterpieces Revamped”.

The event is a wonderful display of talents and is a celebration to the arts here in Stockton.  Everyone at any age can participate!  It’s easy.  Artisits of all skill level are welcome to transform the  light gray sidewalks of Lincoln Center into bright colorful ones.  The live music will help fill your soul and give you inspiration on your “masterpiece”.  In addition, there will be many outdoor activities and you be sure to see a friend.

Head over to Lincoln Center this weekend and have some fun at the Street Painting Festival!
Start: Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 10:00am

Ends: Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 5:00pm

Lincoln Center
Pacific Avenue at Benjamin Holt Dr.

See the event on facebook!

Lincoln Center on facebook