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It’s all happening in stockton
THe DOWnTOWn STOCKTOn aLLianCe’S SUmmeR FULL OF FUn
downtown stockton has a summer chock full of community
events for locals of any age. The best part? all the events are free
and outdoors. summer, here we come.
March-September
downtown art Walk This community art festival is a free, selfguided
tour of local and regional art, showcased in downtown
stockton’s galleries and temporary “phantom” galleries—local
businesses and historic buildings along Janet Leigh Cinema Plaza.
sidewalk entertainment and music make this a festive event for
the whole family. each art Walk also includes a “Meet the artist”
reception at the Tidewater Gallery, and a screening at the Bob hope
Theatre as part of their Classic Cinema series ($6). Second Friday of
each month, 5-8 p.m., Janet Leigh Plaza, Weber Ave., and E. Main St.
May-October
downtown stockton Certified Farmers Market embrace the
spirit of the season, and enjoy the abundance of locally grown,
fresh produce our region has to offer. unique local crafts and
fresh flowers will also be available, all accompanied by the sweet
strains of live music. Check the website for a listing for special
events days at the farmers Market. Fridays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Main St.
and Hunter Square
June-September
Music in the square Pack a picnic and bring your entire family
for a night of music and togetherness. Music selections will cover
a wide range—jazz, pop, rock, country, traditional mariachi,
cultural selections like hawaiian melodies, and more, all in Janet
Leigh Cinema Plaza. The last concert of each summer month, the
final fridays Concerts, will move to deCarli Plaza. Fridays and
Saturdays, 7-9 p.m., Janet Leigh Plaza. Final Fridays Concerts, 6-10 p.m.,
DeCarli Plaza
For something a little different
stockton Pub Crawl (saturday, May 31) The name says it all; go
from pub to pub in downtown stockton until you’re crawling.
Okay, we’re kidding, but the pub to pub part is true. Tickets
for $25 cover shuttles between locations, three appetizers,
drink specials for Crawlers, and a Crawlers T-shirt. here’s the
lineup: Bradley’s, Misaki’s, Beach hut deli, red Brick Pizza.
(Trolley to Waterfront Warehouse). The Boiler room. Chitiva’s
Bar and Grill. (Trolley to Banner Island Ballpark). Ports game
and fireworks, and finally, stockton sheraton’s hippo Bar, with
discounted rooms at the hotel for Crawlers. If you can make it
through the whole day, we’re impressed. —Jamie Menaker
FoR MoRe inFoRMaTion about downtown stockton events,
call (209) 464-5246, or visit www.downtownstockton.org
[ Local author ]
delta and dawn:
Mother and Baby
Whales’ journey
by Stefanie Cruz,
illustrations by Lily
Toppenberg
(Big Tomato Press, 2007)
Good Day Sacramento
news anchor Stefanie
Cruz never thought of
herself as an author but
found the inspiration
to write her new local
children’s book, Delta
and Dawn: Mother and
Baby Whales’ Journey,
illustrated by awardwinning
muralist Lily
Toppenberg, while
visiting the Sacramento-
San Joaquin River Delta
with her family in hopes
of seeing last year’s
stranded whales, Delta
and Dawn.
Touched by how
the community came
together while trying to
assist the whales, a story
broadcast heavily over
both local and national
news, Cruz chronicles
the whales’ journey in
her book, often reflecting
on the mother and child
relationship.
“This is a bond that
all animals and humans
have in common, and is
important to share with
children to deepen their
understanding about
science and nature,” says
Cruz. – Andrea Stuart
photos courtesy DOWnTOWn STOCKTOn aLLianCe
26 san joaquin magazine maY 15 - JULY 1 2008