February 26 General “Three World Cuisines: Italian, Mexican, Chinese” was named best foreign cuisine book in 2012 by Gourmand International this weekend Ken Albala's Cookbook Named Best in the World University of the Pacific, University Plaza Waterfront Hotel Professor Ken Albala’s book “Three World Cuisines: Italian, Mexican, Chinese” was named the best foreign cuisine book in the world in 2012 by Gourmand International this weekend during the annual Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, which was held in France during the Paris Cookbook Fair.
February 26 General Music from Around the World at the M.K. Troke Branch Library City of Stockton, Classes, Stockton California On Thursday, March 14th, at 6:00 p.m., the M.K. Troke Branch Library presents Don O'Brien's Multicultural Music from Around the World.
February 22 General Local Author Brings a Message of the Power of Education and the Possibility of Redemption Literacy Circle with Host Jesse De La Cruz Community Events De La Cruz will speak on Wednesday, February 28, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 at the Fathers & Families of San Joaquin offices located at 338 E Market St., Stockton, Ca 95202. No tickets are required, and admission is free.
February 22 General Stockton Civic Theatre Presents Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors is a comedy horror rock musical, by composer Alen Manken and writer Howard Ashman, about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh.
February 22 General Saturday, February 23rd 10am - 4pm Presented by Gary J. Long Jewelers 3rd Annual Strolling Bridal Faire at Lincoln Center Lincoln Center, University Plaza Waterfront Hotel On Saturday, February 23, 2013, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, we will host our 3rd Annual Strolling Bridal Faire, sponsored by San Joaquin Media Group, Lifestyles Magazine and SJ Woman Magazine. Attend for a chance to win an $1,800 Justin Alexander wedding gown from Bliss Bridal Salon....and tons of other prizes worth thousands of dollars!
February 22 General Pacific Women's Hoops Ties Program Mark With 20th Win University of the Pacific The Pacific women's basketball team opened its contest with a 15-0 run against Cal State Fullerton on Thursday, February 21 en route to a 31-point triumph over the Tritons. The Tigers took the Big West Conference matchup 81-50 in front of the 470 fans in the Alex G. Spanos Center.
February 21 General Whole Foods Market Co-CEO Walter Robb Named Pacific’s 2013 Commencement Speaker Announcement, University of the Pacific University of the Pacific is pleased to announce that Walter Robb, Co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, will be the 2013 Commencement Speaker. Commencement will be held at 9 a.m. on May 4th in the Alex G. Spanos Center.
February 21 General “Dave Brubeck Across Time – A Tribute to His Legacy” March 18-23, 2013 12th Annual Brubeck Festival Announcement, Stockton California, Stockton Chorale, University of the Pacific University of the Pacific’s Brubeck Institute presents the Twelfth Annual Brubeck Festival, titled Dave Brubeck Across Time, which honors his legacy as a jazz giant and his Stockton, California roots. The 2013 Festival is a broad-based tribute to his legacy that covers the spectrum of jazz in its fullest....
February 21 General Who do you think you are? Free Genealogy Workshop for beginners at the Margaret Troke Branch Library Announcement, City of Stockton, Classes Space is limited! Those interested in attending this workshop must register for free at the Troke Branch Library Information Desk or call (209) 937-8221. Participants may bring their own laptops and use the Library’s free WiFi!
February 21 General The Tuskegee Airmen & Beyond: The Road to Equality Presentation by Historian & Author Dr. David G. Styles Haggin Museum, Stockton Civic Theatre In celebration of Black History Month, British historian and author Dr. David G. Styles will give a special presentation titled “The Tuskegee Airmen & Beyond: The Road to Equality,” featuring incredible stories of heroism and bravery in the face of racism.