It’s that fantastic time of year again for all those movie lovers. San Joaquin International Film Festival kicks off March 17th and will last for 1 week. The California Central Valley’s premier celebration of international cinema returns for its 4th year with a vibrant offering of celebrated works and unique programs, March 17-26, 2011 in Stockton & Modesto!
The San Joaquin International Film Festival, founded in 2008, is the benchmark cinema festival of California’s Central Valley. Showcasing a unique collection of American independent films, World cinema offerings, and locally-produced showcases. Since 2008, the San Joaquin International Film Festival and its year-round parent organization – the San Joaquin Film Society – has presented over 140 screenings of films from 40 countries.
SCHEDULE
In Stockton at the Empire Theatre
Thursday, March 17, 2011
• 7:00PM Opening Night Film:
“The First Beautiful Thing” ›› info.
• 9:30PM Opening Party at La Palma ›› tickets
Friday, March 18, 2011
• 6:00PM “Teen Truth Film Festival ›› info.
• 8:30PM Centerpiece: “Undertow” (w/ “SIS”) ›› info.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
• 1:00PM “Bhutto” ›› info.
• 3:30PM “Eleanor’s Secret” ›› info.
• 5:30PM “Vision – From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen” (w/ “A Musing”) ›› info.
• 8:30PM “The Human Resources Manager” ›› info.
In Stockton at Tillie Lewis Theatre
Sunday, March 20, 2011
• 2:00PM “Kids with Cameras” ›› info.
• 4:00PM Forum (“Broadcasting Sunshine” work-in-progress w/ “Whitebread & Goatman) ›› info.
• 6:30PM “Living by the Gun” ›› info.
In Modesto at The State Theatre
Friday, March 25, 2011
• 7:00PM “Road, Movie” ›› info.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
• 2:00PM “The Illusionist” ›› info.
• 4:30PM “The Frontier Boys” ›› info.
• 7:00PM Closing Night: “Vincent Wants to Sea” ›› info.
For one Day only, Friday, February 25th, 2011, The Rat Pack will come to Stockton. The show will be held at the Bob Hope Theatre at 7:30pm, doors open at 6:30.
Experience the ritz and allure of classic Vegas with this swinging party of a show! THE RAT PACK IS BACK! transports the audience back through time and space to a balmy night circa 1960 when four show business legends — Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Dean Martin — converged at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas for the first time. These stars delivered style with substance, swing with swagger and a non-stop party to which everyone wanted access.
THE RAT PACK IS BACK! unites four of the country’s most accomplished singer/actors. Mickey Joseph (Appearing as Joey Bishop); Drew Anthony (Appearing as Dean Martin); Kenny Jones (Appearing as Sammy Davis, Jr.) and Brian Duprey (Appearing as Frank Sinatra).
This sounds like its going to be a very fun show. Listening to some of their music, they sound to be very good! Tickets are $50, $40, and $23. Get the tickets online.
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If your looking for some good tasting food and entertainment at the same time this is your spot. At Shi Ra Soni, they cook the food right in front of your eyes. They make it fun with their antics and playful jokes. This place has been a favorite of ours for quite some time and have made it a tradition to go there on birthdays and special occasions.
They have a wide variety of food, but my favorite is the “karate chop” which is grilled chicken and steak with fried rice with veggies. I always order the garlic fried rice which is much better than the traditional. They also serve many different types of seafood including grilled shrimp and a ton of different sushi.
Give them a try, you’ll be happy you did.
Shi Ra Soni
3249 W Hammer Ln, Stockton, CA 95209
209-473-2525
As if there wasn’t enough things going on this weekend, here is one more event to choose from. It’s a FREE event on the Delta at the KOA Tower Park. There will be music, vendors, kids activities, lots to do for the whole family including a k-9 demonstration, Splash from Stockton Ports and Thor from the Thunder. So, if your not planning on going into downtown Stockton to the Barrio Fiesta this weekend, head out on the Delta and have a good time at TowerFest.
This event is from 10 am to 9 pm on august 14th at the Stockton Delta KOA at Tower Park Marina off highway 12.
Check out the flyer for the event. Here are the schedule of events.
Saturday August 14th
Stage Performances:
11a-2p Kid Red Entertainment, DJ
2:30-3:15p New School Aikido from Lodi, demo
3:30-5:30p Marvin Zeller Band
6p-7:30p Tropical Productions, Luau and fire dance show
10a-5p Dunk Tank, $1 for 2 balls and bounce house (I love dunk tanks!!!!)
4p-4:30p Sheriff’s Dept K-9 Demo at the Dog Park
5:30-6p Hula Hoop and Potato Sack Race by the stage
8:30pm The Movie, ” Lilo and Stich” in the Backfield
9p-2a The band, “Sinister Blues” at Rosa’s Night Club
Sunday August 15th
2p-6p The band “Firestorm” at Rosa’s Night Club
Date: Saturday, August 14, 2010
Time: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Location: Stockton Delta KOA at Tower Park Marina
Call: (209) 992-6575 for more info or to make camping reservations for the weekend.
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What is your favorite filipino food? Comment below!
The 38th Annual festival Barrio festival takes place this weekend as will be jam-packed of activities, native food and entertainment.
For those of you who have had Filipino food you know that it will be great! And for those who have not, get ready for some delicious stuff. Bring and empty stomach and come hungry! You don’t want to miss this one.
When: August 14-15, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Place: Filipino Plaza – Downtown Stockton
Check out the intro video from the Barrio Festival:
Find out more at the www.filipinoplaza.org
Check out the demo from last years Bahalanamulti-style.com. Very proud father. My son Zachary will be performing in this years demonstration!
Filipino Center Plaza
6 West Main St
Stockton, California 95202
Tel: 209-466-1416
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:
The downtown Stockton City Center Cinema theatre has become the center of downtown. The City of Stockton has done a lot to help the downtown area become a better place to attract businesses and therefore spend time there. The theatre is Located in Downtown Stockton in the Janet Leigh Plaza.
Although I have always found the popcorn to be better at other theaters in the area, the best “bang for your buck” is the ice cream. It is cheap and they give you a lot! Check it out!
Catching a movie is a great way to beat the weather. Enjoy a flick rain or shine! Come downtown, have dinner then see a movie at the City Cinema Theatre.
222 N El Dorado St
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 461-0356
One great thing about this time of year is all the different events that take place. One great event that you will want to attend is the Taste of San Joaquin which take places this Saturday, July 3rd. The Taste of San Joaquin will be hel in the Weber point event center and will feature the Way Out West BBQ Championship!
Cooks from all over the state of California will compete in this BBQ championship. Close to 40 teams have signed up so far int heir quest to take 1st place. Some cooks start cooking as much as 18 hours before the event starts!
Gates open at 11am and spectators can watch and speak with the cooks. Once the judging is complete, samples of the meat are available for a cost of $1 - $6.
Over 10 locally owned and operated restaurants will be offering $1, $3 and $6 portions of their best cuisine, a classic car show featuring over 50 cars will be on display at Weber Point and the stage will feature live classic rock and blues music. Check out the music and schedule of events:
11am: Blue a Fuse
1:15: Podcast Stockton
2pm: East Bay Mudd
4pm: National Anthem by Jessica Lugo
5pm: Way Out West BBQ Awards
5:45pm: Rod Piazza and the might Flyers
Cost: $20.00 and includes 20 tasting tickets Kids 12 & under are FREE Buy tickets here.
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If you are looking for a great family activity for this Saturday Night, head on over to Lincoln Center. Tonight, they will be showing Over the Hedge, which is a funny animated movie made by Dreamworks Studios. Admission is FREE to this event which starts at 6:30.
Good food will be served by David’s Pizza (Day 57 of 365 Things) and Dad’s Hot Dog’s (Day 27 of 365 Things). Wow, you can do 3 of the 365 things in one night!
Live music is set to kick off the event at 6:30pm so bring your blankets, lawn chairs and enjoy the movie under the stars. The movie starts at 8:30pm, and will end at 11pm.
Lincoln Center is located on the corner of Benjamin Holt Dr. and Pacific Ave.
Have a great time!
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It’s time again to have a little nighttime fun. And fun always seems to be happening at Finnegan’s Pub and Grill. Mention “365″ and get your drinks half off!
Finnegan’s is an Irish Pub, it may be the only Irish Pub in Stockton, always seems to have something fun going on. Head down to play some pool, throw some darts, or just hang and relax with a cold drink. The Irish pub serves traditional Irish meals that are washed down with some real Irish whiskey and beers.
As mentioned, the Pub is full of eventsto make you want to come back for more. Listen to this, 2 for Tuesday karaoke night has 1/2 priced drinks!
Drink enough and everyone will sound good as they sing to their favorite tunes. Every Wednesday, is Beer pongtourney night! Dance your legs off on Friday’s and Saturday’s as Finnegan’s drinks in the DJ’s. Also check out Freeplay Mondays and the ever so popular Pub o’limpicks!
Tony, the Irish-american owner, is very customer oriented and will be happy to make sure your night is filled with fun! He wants happy customers. Stop in and say hello.
Finnegan’s is on facebook too!
Check out the reviews on Yelp!
6252 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 476-9167