Monthly Archives: October 2009

Interactive Halloween pub crawl guide

By Ian Hill | Published: October 30, 2009 | Comments closed
The Downtown Stockton Alliance’s pub crawls are among the highlights of Stockton nightlife, drawing hundreds of revelers for free and cheap drinks and appetizers at local establishments. Saturday night’s crawl should be even more entertaining than usual, as party-goers are encouraged to wear costumes. It most likely will be the only time you’ll be able [...]
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A Good Month

By Lori Gilbert | Published: October 30, 2009 | Comments closed
When he spoke to his fellow graduates in the Santa Clara University Class of 1973, Ron Lagomarsino asked, “Do you ever feel like you’re going through life pass/fail?” Returning to the Bay Area on Wednesday as director of American Conservatory Theater’s production of “November,” Lagomarsino did more than pass. He delivered a top-notch, fast-paced witty production. The West [...]
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Taste of Tracy returns Nov. 6

By Tara Cuslidge | Published: October 28, 2009 | Comments closed
The City of Tracy hosted several Taste of Tracy events earlier this year to showcase both downtown businesses and local restaurants, depending on the week. My husband and I attended one of the summer events, where Civic Center Plaza was buzzing after hours. The event appeared wildly successful judging from the crowd at one of the [...]
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UOP hosts trick or treating Wednesday night

By Jo Ann Kirby | Published: October 27, 2009 | Comments closed
Whether it’s to take part in a sports clinic, watch a play, hear a  musical performance or go to an athletic event, I love the chance to bring my own kids on a college campus. They always learn a lot from the “big kids” at UOP or Delta and we’ve had some great conversations on where they [...]
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UOP to host Safe Trick or Treat Oct. 28

By Tara Cuslidge | Published: October 27, 2009 | Comments closed
University of the Pacific will host its 11th Annual Safe Trick or Treat 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 28. The event is free to children. Worried about the weather? Don’t be. Last year it rained on the event and there were still plenty of UOP students to lead the youngsters through campus. Here’s a video from [...]
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S.J. fire chiefs offer Halloween safety tips

By Ian Hill | Published: October 27, 2009 | Comments closed
Vic Solari, the San Joaquin County Fire Chiefs Association fire prevention and public education committee chairperson, sent us the following press release with safety tips for Halloween. S.J. County Fire Chiefs Urge Safety for Halloween Every year unnecessary deaths and injuries occur while Halloween is celebrated. These tragedies can be prevented. To help you and your [...]
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It’s time for Halloween

By Tara Cuslidge | Published: October 26, 2009 | Comments closed
The LENS section is gearing up for some Halloween coverage this week, but here’s a fun way to get involved at home. Last year I created an interactive presentation on carving the perfect pumpkin with Jo Ann Kirby. The image below is a link to the project, with stencils to download. The package also features a video [...]
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Photos: The Wannabe Trio at Empresso

By Ian Hill | Published: October 26, 2009 | Comments closed
For now, The Wannabe Trio isn't actually a trio. It's only a solo acoustic guitarist who some local music fans will recognize as Stockton poet and artist Buddy.
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Taste not opening as scheduled

By Ian Hill | Published: October 23, 2009 | 0 Comments
Staff at the door of Taste Ultralounge have confirmed that the club will not open as planned tonight. When asked for more information, staff directed questions to club representatives who were said to be in a meeting.
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Paul Tolle brings a MAMA award back to S.J. County

By Ian Hill | Published: October 22, 2009 | Comments closed
Congrats to Paul Tolle, who apparently was the only San Joaquin County musician to bring home an honor from last night’s Modesto Area Music Association awards. Tolle and the Dead Man Band, of Tracy, earned the trophy  in the Best Rawk and Jam category. Held at The State Theatre in Modesto, the MAMAs show is the [...]
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