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Features + Profiles CENTER 39 SOPRANO STAGE  By Copper Williams

Nearing her 200th performance, Stockton native Liisa Dávila has worked with organizations as close to home as the Philomathean Club and the Stockton Opera Guild, and as far as the Greek Island of Syros.

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NEW ORLEANS: LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL  By James Thompson

A trip to New Orleans has been on my bucket list for years. Bursting with flavor in the form of French-Inspired Cajun and Creole cuisine, local haunts, live jazz, and street performers—the Big Easy knows how to “Laissez Les bons temps rouler!” (Let the good times roll).

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LISTEN TO YOUR HEART  By Lindsey Rodrian February is American Heart Month, and we’ve teamed with residents and doctors to promote healthy decisions, education, and empowerment through their personal experiences.

28 DATES IN 28 DAYS  By Lindsey Rodrian & Nora Heston Tarte

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It’s Valentine’s Day—and we’re sorry honey—but dinner and a movie just wont do. Constantly at a loss for date night ideas that make your love feel anew? Here are a few.

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FOR the love of RED WINE

“People should fall in love with their eyes closed.”

–Andy Warhol

I grew up in Tracy. I married and raised my family here. In the summer it feels like there are endless outings—but after the fifth ongoing week of rain (it’s okay because we need it!) my kids get antsy, and my wife gets bored. Is there anything to do here? Does our front door even open? Are other people living in this town??

You better ditch the cabin fever attitude quick, as we approach a time of love. Yes, that’s right, the Hallmark Holiday is here again.

I’ve shared my go-to Valentine’s Day story with you once before. And yes, roses are still half off on February 15th (at least for the sake of tradition).

Anyway, don’t be like me—unless your wife has a similar stance on the holiday or one hell of a sense of humor. 28 dates in 28 days is here to help you say goodbye to your unpredictable, unsexy, plans of dinner and a movie—not just for Valentine’s day, but for every Friday night throughout winter. Grab your most romantic rain gear (yes, we’ve included that in this issue too) and hit the streets with your beau to make your cabin-fevered love feel anew.

Who doesn’t love a month centered around love and chocolate?

Go out and seize it! A perfect opportunity? Lodi’s annual Wine and Chocolate Weekend. Spend a day or two dressed the nines in flapper fashion, indulging in decadent chocolate treats and sipping awardwinning, handcrafted wines at more than 50 local wineries.

Incidentally, February is also Heart Health month, and by now we’ve all heard about the supposed benefits red wine has been touted with providing to our health. Specifically, antioxidants in red wine called polyphenols may help protect the lining of blood vessels in our hearts.

And resveratrol is one polyphenol in particular that may help prevent heart disease by increasing levels of “good” cholesterol and protecting against artery damage. I’ll raise my glass of red wine to that!

Also pulling on my heartstrings is a trip to New Orleans. It has been on our bucket list for quite some time. My wife and I love to adventure in loud flavorful places, and not many top the Big Easy. I can almost taste the food and feel the swampy air. Maybe that’s how we’ll celebrate this year.

Have a happy, heart healthy Valentine’s Day!

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LAST THOUGHTS A heart’s a heavy burden to bear. Just ask three heart patients we had the honor of sitting down with for American Heart Health Month. Follow their incredible journey through treatment, and learn how their own perseverance, and the dedicated work of their doctors, helped them to continue living life to the fullest We’re off to the chapel this month, with bundles of beautiful venues, themes galore, and gorgeous gowns in San Joaquin Magazine’s Weddings Spring / Summer 2017 edition. Check out all the latest trends in reception cuisine and tips on how to relish every moment of your big day! Need some eyecandy to get your inspiration bubbling? Check out over a dozen local weddings, and find just what you need to say “I Do!” Just a month from March now, and already I’m itching to get my hands on the latest and greatest in How-To’s from our local experts! With the line-up we’ve compiled, I promise that you’ll walk away a little more enlightened. And who wouldn’t with sage advice in home and garden, dental and eye-care, and even financial assistance?

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The lights dim and the once bubbling cacophony of men and women settle down and into the velvety comfort of their seats. They look up and onto the stage where the curtains have parted, and a singular form stands tall. Her golden tresses flash beneath the glow of the spotlight as excitement tangled in her chest radiates down her limbs. She steps forward and into the weight of her role. Her lips part, she breathes in deep, and Liisa Dávila lets loose a soprano’s melody that carries her captive audience away from the theater and into a world of her making.

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It’s one of the most challenging roles in the soprano repertoire.

I felt too lucky to have the opportunity to sing it and blessed to have been able to make it through with success.”

When she isn’t on stage, Liisa helps her students to master the art of the voice. “I got involved with teaching because friends kept asking for private voice lessons. My private studio has grown from only a few friends to a full studio of 12 or so. I found my own system and technique to teach from my years of experience, and I am happy to share what I have learned.” Her community work takes her to high school and junior highs, coaching students to bring out the best in their vocal range. “I feel that there are beautiful voices out there that need a place to shine. I feel happy being a part of that.”

Micaëla of Carmen, Donna Elvira of Don Giovanni, and Liù of Turandot are just a few roles that Liisa—a classically trained Soprano—has performed throughout her life on stage. Nearing her 200th performance, Liisa has worked with organizations as close to home as the Philomathean Club of Stockton and the Stockton Opera Guild, and as far as the Greek Island of Syros. “I am grateful to have sung locally, nationally, and internationally,” Liisa smiles. “My favorite is on the opera stage where I can be a singing actor, portraying different characters.”

Music has always been a part of Liisa’s life. “My first exposure to the art of singing started at home. I have a very musical family, and we had a lot of singing, music study on the piano, and even little plays on the fireplace hearth.” Though Liisa took to the violin, viola, and piano, singing has always been her first and greatest love. “My family has said that I have been singing since day one, looking for any opportunity to use my voice and find a song to sing.”

Between private lessons and her time at Delta College, Liisa

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worked with choir ensembles to grow her skill and fuel her passion. But her transfer to Sacramento State and time with the Sac State Opera Theatre led her to choose her profession. “…I had the opportunity to perform a leading role in the school opera productions. I loved the music and the process of learning music for the stage, and decided that is how I wanted to guide my career.” After graduating with her Bachelors, her studies continued onto LA, New York, and Florida—with a summer spent overseas in Greece.

Now, Liisa continues her travels, performing with numerous opera organizations in the valley, foothills, and beyond. When asked about some of her proudest moments, two, in particular, took her attention. “Singing Schubert Mass in G in the acclaimed Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York. So many great singers have been on that stage and I got to stand there in the very same spot, doing what I love most. Incredible!” Her second was equally dear and much closer to home.

“Singing the role of Violetta in the opera La Traviata with Townsend Opera in Modesto.

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Music IN THE STREETS

DSA WANTS EVERYONE TO PLAY  BY LINDSEY RODRIAN  PHOTOS BY RITA HILL

It is no secret that music brings people together. Still, the ladies of Downtown Stockton Alliance (DSA) are nothing short of starry-eyed as they talk of the charitable, excited, and talented community members they’ve encountered since launching their program, Music to Our Ears.

DSA’s CEO, Cindy Fargo, became interested in offering Stocktonians such an experience after noticing the success of similar programs in other cities. “We all loved the idea, but weren’t sure how to go about it,” Sylwia Qualls, Communications and Graphics Manager, explains. A chat with her husband, a teacher at One Charter AVPA High school, resulted in the program’s first piano donation. “And that was the start of it.”

With the ball in motion, Downtown Stockton Alliance connected with the community via social media, sharing their vision for the project and their need for piano donations—and artists to decorate.

“An overwhelming amount of people started calling in,” Sylwia adds. “Donating pianos, their time, or their talents.”

Donated pianos are paired with artists who use the piano as a canvas in which to express a personal story, a tale of their hometown, or a local legacy.

The instrument-turned-art is displayed in a public place, (like a storefront, coffee house, or shopping center) just begging to be played! “We want people to come play music for the community!” Sylwia smiles. And play they do.

As both entertainment and an artistic outlet—the program goes beyond as it serves as a community connector. “People tend to generalize and have preconceived notions, but these pianos break the barriers.

They show you that what’s on the outside is not necessarily underneath,” Sylwia says.

And, they enchant our children. “In most places, people--and especially children— are not allowed to touch the pianos,” Sylwia

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notes. “But here you’re encouraged!”

In an effort to ignite downtown, the program’s coordinators can’t be more pleased with how it’s been received.

With over 20,000 people occupying the area Monday through Friday, these people typically walk from point A to

point B without much engagement. Now, people stop on the sidewalk to enjoy a pianist; brighten someone’s day with their talents; share in a nostalgic moment.

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VIRAL VIDEOS SAN JOAQUIN TAKES ON THE MANNEQUIN CHALLENGE  BY

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The Mannequin Challenge is the latest in a slew of viral video trends filmed for both entertainment purposes and marketing value. With social media, the trend has spread like wildfire, much like the 2013 Harlem Shake videos.

Characterized by a camera moving around a scene that appears completely frozen in time (participants stand motionless, often in silly positions) some of the videos are quite elaborate.

Groups in San Joaquin County— from sports teams to restaurant staffs— are joining the fun. The San Joaquin Regional Transit District filmed their challenge at the downtown transit center in Stockton on Metro Express route 40.

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and employees.

“It wasn’t planned out very much, it was more very candid,” Kelvin explains.

The entire video took about one hour to shoot, mostly because they had to correct bloopers (i.e. people moving when they shouldn’t be). A successful video hinges on participants’ stillness.

“It was fun, but it was also

kind of advertising,” Kelvin admits. “We got tons of comments on Instagram and Facebook.”

The goal was to show the approachability of RTD, and it seems to have worked. Kelvin says the bus driver was quickly recognized, and can now add video star to his resume.

University of the Pacific’s women’s water polo team received international recognition for their video featuring teammates in various staged poses underwater.

“It was definitely a more complicated shoot,” Head Coach James Graham says. Viktoria Szmodics, the player who filmed the video, “obviously had to be holding her breath.”

The team racked up almost 9 million views on the mannequin challenge page (Facebook. com/MannequinVid) and was featured on USA Water Polo, CNN, NBC Sports, and other local and international news stations.

“We’re a small, private university,” James says. “The opportunity to be out there in the public eye… it’s a good thing.”

While RTD and UOP had goals in mind (James says his team wanted to get 100,000 views), the staff at fenix in Lodi used the challenge as a team building exercise.

“Our pastry chef wanted to do it,” Ruben Baumback, the restaurant’s floor manager, notes. “We’d seen a few online, so we decided to try it.”

The video sweeps across the chef’s table full of guests, and several employees make an appearance: a buser is cutting bread, the pastry chef is removing something from the oven, and Ruben is taking a phone call.

“We’re like a close family, so it just brought us closer,” Ruben says.

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‘FUN’ DRAISERS  BY COPPER WILLIAMS San Joaquin is brimming with kind-hearted, community driven individuals always on the lookout for a cause worthy of donating their time and efforts to. But sometimes the annual crab feed or raffle drawing can get a bit redundant. That’s why we’ve prepared an exclusive list of locally driven fundraisers sure to ignite the flame in your charity-driven soul.

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In the Doghouse (209) 479-9983 Whirlow’s on the Miracle Mile April 2017 Benefiting various animal rescues Channel your inner architect and build a custom doghouse or cat tree, complete with all the bells and whistles you can imagine! Your creation will be showcased along the Miracle Mile and then raffled off on the day of the event. Join the rest of your fellow crafters and enjoy a day with vendors, live music, and more!

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Over the Edge for Community Hospice Give.HospiceHeart.org Downtown Stockton October 20 – 21, 2017 Benefiting Community Hospice Breathe in deep, lean back and go over the edge.

Raise $1,000 or more for Community Hospice and earn the honor of rappelling down a piece of Port City’s history—the historic Medico-Dental Tower! Honor a special loved one and give back to your community at the same time.

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A Vegas Evening Under the Stars LFITFoundation.org Joseph Faso Estate on the Delta | May 6, 2017 Benefiting North Stockton Rotary and Let’s Face It Together Foundation to help enhance community literacy and rebuild lives – face first for the underinsured.

Forget the flight to Las Vegas. Try your luck at blackjack, craps, roulette, and more during this spectacular one-day event! Enjoy wine, whiskey, and premium beer tasting teamed with a delicious buffet. Rolling the dice not your thing? Mingle, bid, and shop for fun travel, unique wearables, spa and beauty offerings, and sports opportunities. One lucky attendee will win the raffle for a stunning diamond necklace from Gary Long Jewelers—and another—a fabulous week in Cabo!

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WHAT OUR LOVE FOR CHOCOLATE CAN DO FOR OUR HEALTH

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Ah, love. It’s practically synonymous with February, where Valentine’s Day reigns supreme.

And what pairs better with such a romantic time of year, than chocolate? Whether it’s served from a heart-shaped box under the pale moon’s glow, or being binge-eaten on the couch whilst others romp in their romantic trysts, we will always treasure the pleasure of that first, heady bite. But, my darling, were you aware? That your trusty chocolate muse might just love you back?

That’s right! Chocolate, in its purest form, is filled to the brim with wondrous benefits! Dark chocolate, to be exact. Bars that contain 70-85 percent cacao enhance mental and emotional health by boosting blood circulation to our brains. Andrea Chapin, RD, CNSC, FAND, Clinical Dietitian for Lodi Heath writes that, “The notable health benefits of dark chocolate are thanks to antioxidant compounds called polyphenols. Research suggests these flavanols can reduce risk factors for heart disease by reducing high blood pressure and improving vascular function.”

But a fair reminder! Not all chocolates are created equal. “As with all energy dense foods, remember to enjoy chocolate in moderation.” Andrea reminds us. “Desserts are eaten for flavor, not for nourishment or to fill us up. A sweet tooth can usually be satisfied with a few bites (1 oz. piece of dark chocolate!).” Your grocery store favorites? Garbage! No amount of Kit-Kats, Snickers, or Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups will give you the love that only cacao-infused bars can. If you’re on the lookout for the real deal, visit specialty shops like Say It With A Box in Stockton or Sheri’s Sonshine Nutrition in Lodi. So bid that fake chocolate adieu, mon chérie, and delight in the darkest chocolate your taste buds can endure.

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DETOX, LOSE WEIGHT

& FEEL GREAT  BY LINDSEY RODRIAN

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“I often wondered what my purpose was, and now I know,” Stayce Burge says of her role as a Holistic Health Coach and owner of Purify Holistic Studio on Stockton’s Miracle Mile.

Stayce began her health journey nearly a decade ago when she felt a need for change— physically, mentally, and emotionally. “I started off as a gym-minded, high-protein, personal trainer,” she explains.

“I saw all these people working so hard, and just had this feeling that there was something more.” With that, Stayce began extensively researching health, which ultimately opened her eyes to more of a holistic approach. “I left the gym and became a health minister,” she continues, “That was a life transforming time for me.”

“But then I got really sick.”

Stayce was experiencing autointoxication because her new lifestyle was purging stored-up toxins faster than her body could release them. In laymen’s terms, the body can poison itself by holding on to decaying matter—in the colon— that releases toxins capable of entering the bloodstream and traveling throughout the entire body.

And according to The Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, autointoxication has been blamed for a long list of health problems, including depression and severe skin problems.

Online advice encouraged Stayce to seek help from a colon hydrotherapist. After her first treatment, “I left feeling like a veil was lifted from my 50

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eyes. I felt amazing.” Having struggled with constipation most of her life, Stayce was so impacted by the results that she felt urged to pursue the profession to provide such relief for others.

In 2010 she began working as a certified gravity-centered colon hydrotherapist and Holistic Health Coach. “My passion is to help people.”

And that she does, through the affordable and accessible modalities offered at the studio: Colon hydrotherapy (boasts many benefits like weight loss, improved digestion and complexion, and increased energy, concentration, and overall health) FarInfared Sauna sessions (offer detoxification, weight loss, pain relief, blood pressure reduction, improved circulation, and relaxation) and Body Wraps (cut inches and remove toxins).

The best part? Stayce offers consultations and coaching alongside her customizable weight loss and detox programs, that include cleanses and diets teamed with services and products.

“I want people to look better and feel better,” she says.

“When someone turns around and says something I shared with them made a difference— there’s nothing more rewarding.

That’s what keeps me evolving, learning, and growing in my journey; so I can take people further.”

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CARATS for your VALENTINE  BY LINDSEY RODRIAN Pat and Curtis Chong met nearly 40 years ago at a college party. Inseparable

since, the couple moved back to Curtis’ hometown of Stockton in the 90s— where he worked as a pharmacist, and Pat in Human Resources. When Pat left her position, Curtis decided to follow his dream to open a business. “I love jewelry,” Pat says sweetly. “So we decided on that!”

In 1994, Carats opened its doors with the aim to offer quality, unique, and trending jewelry that truly fits all price points and styles. “We were really involved in the Italian charm craze here in Stockton,” Curtis says. And from there, they built a platform to carry major brands.

Today, the Lincoln Center Shop showcases over 600 Pandora charms, Majorica pearls, Alex & Ani bracelets, Thomas Sabo, Endless, Lafonn, and more.

“We’re very dedicated to finding new exciting jewelry brands that we can bring to Stockton. Things you see in the Bay Area—and all around the world—at various price points. We attend trade shows in Las Vegas and New York to hand select unique items,” Pat says.

Their dedication surely shines through the success of their business—one here in Lincoln Center, and a PANDORA® store in Westfield Centre in downtown San Francisco. However, the couple keeps their roots firmly planted in San Joaquin. “Lincoln Center is very unique; there aren’t very many chains here, it’s mostly locally owned small businesses and restaurants. That lends itself to shopping local, as opposed to a national franchise, and we love that,” Curtis adds.

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VALENTINE’S GIFTING TIPS Know her style. “What does she like? Is it sparkly?

Conservative? Gold or silver? Dainty or bold? And what’s her ring size? Come in with that information, and we will find the perfect piece.”

Consider stacking bracelets. “Stackable brands like Alex & Ani are very in right now!”

Give a gift she can grow with. Pandora is great because you build on it, and it’s so customizable. Get charms for milestones, and keep all your favorite memories encapsulated close by. “Some of our return customers even sneak their wife or girlfriend’s bracelet into the store [to coordinate Pandora charms], or have snapped photos.”

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It’s Valentine’s Day—and we’re sorry honey—but dinner and a movie won’t do. Constantly at a loss for date night ideas that make your love feel anew?

Here are a few.

Race the clock.

Does it feel as if your beau is the missing piece to your puzzle? Put your compatibility to the test in the depths of a puzzle-ridden room, where you race against a 60-minute timer to complete a series of puzzles that ultimately open another realm. To “Escape”, you’ll need to complete tasks like finding a missing artist or pulling off a heist by stealing valuable artifacts. Challenge yourselves, work as a team, think creatively, and enjoy every thrilling moment at Escape Sacramento. EscapeSacramento.com

Sample ciders.

There are plenty of places to go wine tasting in Lodi, but have you ever wanted to sip samples of cider, too? At Scotto’s Wine & Cider tasting room in Downtown Lodi, couples can converse over cups of the bubbly craft beverage while noshing on rotating snack trays that compliment their drink of choice. (209) 334-2568, ScottoCellars.com

Go ahead, make it about YOU.

Enjoy date night with YOU—a series of Stockton events aimed at igniting, empowering, and supporting creativity—founded by a super cute local couple. How romantic. On February 11 from 5-10 join the duo at the Federal Building for a date-night themed event with carnival games, live music, food, unique gift vendors, a killer crowd, and equally cool vibes.

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Ride together.

You’ll definitely look the part of infatuated lovebirds as you ride through Lodi’s vineyards on a tandem bike. There’s few ways to get closer than to be literally connected at the hip as you venture through town. Stop into Downtown Bicycles in Lodi for a rental. (209) 2248504, DowntownBicyclesLodi.com

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LOL.

Laugh and play together at ComedySportz—an improv and sketch comedy club in Sacramento—whose performers call on the audience to shape their skit and experience. Playing for sport, the two performing teams are primed to pounce on unsuspecting audience members- and those equally prepared to put in their two cents - to create entirely unscripted segments.

Similar to Whose Line is it Anyway, this $12 show is sure to entertain and possibly win a title as one of the best dates ever.

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Speed things up.

Do you have the need for speed?! Hop in the driver’s seat and hit the track at the Stockton 99 Speedway. On Feb. 13—just in time for Valentine’s Day—couples can race against the clock or each other in a dirt racecar. (209) 466-9999, Stockton99.com

Battle it out.

Did your significant other forget to unload the dishes again? Turn your frustrations into fun at CQB City in Stockton. The indoor airsoft arena run by vets offers an action-packed date night Friday through Sunday.

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Get in a fight.

A paintball fight that is. Modesto offers the Central Valley’s largest paintball arena and store –Extreme Paintball. Order up a pizza from Papa John’s and let the games begin! Up the ante by booking a one-on-one session in the rain. (209) 571-0210, ExtremePaintball.net

Knock ‘em down!

There’s nothing wrong with a little competition.

There’s also nothing wrong with careening, full speed, into your partner, and sending them soaring to the ground (so long as you’re engulfed in a giant bubble, that is). Gather all your pent up pet peeves, your closest couplefriends, and challenge your significant others to a Bubble Soccer Game with Central Valley Bubble Soccer. You’ll laugh, you might cry, but you’ll have a hell of a time. CVBubbleSoccer.com

Create together.

If your love is on fire, put some glass above that flame and make something beautiful. Girl Glass Studio in Sacramento offers glass blowing classes with owner and artist Shannon Jane Morgan. Welcoming first-timers, the classes are structured and guided, but promise some time behind the torch. Workshop creations include ornaments, paperweights, flowers, beer glasses, and more. Familiarize yourself with hand tools, learn the fundamentals of creating dazzling twists and turns, and create a tangible, lasting memory as unique as your date night experience! (916) 257-9392, Zhibit.org www.sanjoaquinmagazine.com

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Indulge with the one you love.

Grab a glass and head to Lodi’s 20th annual Wine & Chocolate Weekend Feb. 11-12—a once-a-year opportunity to taste the wine of the Lodi appellation expertly paired with decadent treats. More than 50 wineries are onboard for the event, which includes live music, barrel tasting, prizes, and more!

(209) 367-4727, LodiWineAndChocolate.com

Solve the mystery.

America’s largest interactive murder mystery dinner show is just a shot down the freeway, at Sacramento’s DoubleTree Hotel.

Boasting the title of best dinner show in over 30 US cities, The Dinner Detective pairs a full bar and delicious four-course meal, with non-costumed actors seated at tables, posing as regular guests.

Throughout the evening, costumed detectives will uncover clues, interrogate audience members (that may or may not be part of the show), and help solve the mystery. Interact with other guests, interrogate, and work to piece together clues based on real cold cases. The audience member that cracks the case before the killer is revealed will walk away with a prize. Kick it up and pay a little extra to secretly tag your partner as a Prime Suspect. Performers will use your significant other as a red herring to trick the audience into believing their involvement. TheDinnerDetective.com

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Explore new heights.

Whether you’re an experienced climber looking for a new challenge, or you and your partner just need a new hobby to share, Stonehenge Indoor Climbing Gym in Modesto has you covered. New experiences have a positive impact on relationships, and this one has the added bonus of trust building!

(209) 521-3644, ClimbStonehenge.com

Drive-in.

It’s a bit of a trip but worth the miles to catch a drive-in movie together. These establishments are becoming a rarity across the country, but the retro charm they offer added to the romantic potential make it the perfect way to break out of the dinner-and-amovie box without straying too far outside your comfort zone.

West Wind All Digital DriveIn cashes in on nostalgia, but honors current day technology with digital projectors so large they put standard movie theatre screens to shame. (916) 3636572, WestWindDI.com

Get back on the horse.

Schedule a leisurely ride for you and your boo. Located just 13 miles outside of Lodi in Galt, Allison Acres have horses on hand for riding and lessons. Book a shared session—two riders, one horse—for the ultimate romance package. (209) 2244304, AllisonAcres.org

Take it outside.

What is rappelling? Well, it’s kind of like rock climbing. Tie a rope around your waist and make your way down a 165-foot-deep natural cavern at Moaning Cavern Adventure Park in Vallecito.

Don’t forget the above ground ziplines!

(209) 736-2708, CavernTours.com

Keep quiet.

No screaming on the Screamer! That’s right, lovebirds. You can fly 16 stories high at 60 mph, but you cannot profess your love at the top of your lungs on this adrenaline packed ride at Scandia Family Fun Center. Those that let out any form of shriek will be removed from the ride and sent to the back of the line. Seriously. This sound ban was enforced after neighbors of the park constantly complained of the noise, and ride operators do not mess around. ScandiaFun.com

Go down under.

Don’t get stuck with jacked-up plans this Valentine’s Day. Instead, explore together as you learn how Sacramento “jacked up” their streets and buildings to avoid further flooding in the 1800s. Comical and informative characters that guide you through underground spaces, hollow sidewalks, and sloped alleyways head the one-hour Old Sacramento Underground Tours. SacHistoryMuseum.org

Be part of the revitalization.

Celebrate your love for each other, and your port side city, with a crew dedicated to its artistic revival. The 1850 Collective is a group of local artist, business owners, and creatives, bursting with a passion for Stockton, a true talent in their trade, and the ability to throw some super cool events.

Follow them to catch their latest art show— that always features live art, displays, food, drinks, live music and dancing. Can’t beat it. The1850Collective.com

Look to the future.

What does your future hold? Helen Wong, both a natural-born psychic and an angelic healer, can give you some insight.

She shares her expertise out of Stockton.

(209) 462-7700, Helen-Wong.com

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Ride on.

Take a Motorcycle Tour at Adventure West. The company supplies everything you need to ride off into the sunset together on a guided motorcycle tour. Pick from a myriad of destinations including trips that take a couple hours to a couple days. (209) 910-4238, AdventureWestMoto.com

Heal together.

Relax, reduce stress, and seek enlightenment using the power of Reiki, a Japanese stress-reduction technique that promotes healing. The massage-adjacent practice uses the laying of hands to increase energy and happiness. Buy a package at The Healing Spot in Tracy to share. (209) 7306457, TheHealingSpotCA.com

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Pick up a sport.

Research suggests couples who work out together build stronger relationships.

But if hitting the gym is getting bland, mix it up. Fencing is a classic sport rooted in history, romance, and drama, making it the perfect couple’s activity.

Take a class at The Delta Fencing Center in Tracy or Stockton. (209) 2445836, DeltaFencingCenter.com

Dive in.

Turns out thrill-seeking dates are good for your relationship. And what gets the adrenaline flowing better than embarking on an undersea adventure with little more than an oxygen tank and your partner by your side? Never gone before? No sweat! Justin’s Scuba Time is Stockton’s premier place to learn. (209) 851-2928, JustinsScubaTime.com

Stargaze.

What’s more romantic than cuddling up under the stars with the one you love? Not much comes to mind. Head to The Discovery Museum Science & Space Center in Sacramento to take advantage of a spot where the sky is never cloudy and the weather is always perfect. (916) 808-3942, PowerHouseSC.org

Win it big.

Goof off.

Add a little silliness to the romantic season, and challenge each other to a gift-giving contest like no other. Work through the maze that is Secondhand Rose (don’t forget to go downstairs…jackpot) and compile your presents that will compete in the following brackets: romance & ridiculousness.

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If your lover is your good luck charm, take them over to Parkwest Casino Lodi for a chance to hit it big. This cozy card room offers Baccarat, Pai Gow, Blackjack, 3 Card Poker, Texas Hold’Em, and weekly cash tournaments. Learn to play cards together, and stack chips are a dynamic duo, or support your beau as you wine and dine at the card room’s surprisingly good, affordable restaurant.

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February is American Heart Month, and we’ve teamed with residents and doctors to promote healthy decisions, education, and empowerment through their personal experiences.

Heart disease is preventable when we act as our own health ambassadors, yet this disease continues to rank as the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.

On the flip side, genetics play a significant role, and those with a family history of cardiac events are urged to be proactive and aware—even if they make

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conscious healthy decisions.

According to the American Heart Association, fewer Americans have been dying of heart disease and stroke since the 1980s—thanks to progress in medical therapies for patients with a history of cardiovascular disease and from lifestyle changes that are curbing the risk. And with minimally invasive surgery on the rise, high-risk patients get another chance at life while others avoid major surgery, and cut recovery time in half.

Now, let’s meet the triathlete, the medical professional, and the “bionic man”.

Fred Dillemuth, 75, Stockton In what Fred Dillemuth describes as divine intervention, the then-57-year-old traveled to Pasadena to participate in a decathlon— showing up a half hour before start time to find the competition already underway.

“I flew home, and the next day while at the gym, I felt this weight descend on me, pushing me down,” Fred says of his “silent” heart attack. Though he didn’t experience the token chest and arm pain, he decided to head to the doctor.

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In the United States, someone suffers a heart attack every 42 seconds.

Every 80 seconds, one woman is killed by heart disease and stroke.

Cardiovascular diseases claim more lives than all forms of cancer combined.

A person with angina (temporary chest pain) may begin to find that it takes less and less physical activity to trigger the pain. Any change in the pattern of angina should be taken very seriously and brought to the attention of your physician.

A heart attack happens when the blood supply to the heart is cut off.

Cells in the heart muscle that do not receive enough oxygen-carrying blood begin to die. The more time that passes without treatment to restore blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart.

High blood pressure or blood cholesterol, smoking, previous heart attacks or strokes, and diabetes can increase your chance of heart disease and heart attack.

It is important to recognize the signs of a heart attack and to act immediately by calling 911. A person’s chance of surviving a heart attack increases if emergency treatment is administered as soon as possible.

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“People that exercise a lot should be watching their recovery time. Let your heart rate lower before moving onto the next exercise.”

“They took a look, said ‘code blue,’ and tossed me into an ambulance.” Fred was rushed into surgery at Washington Hospital in Fremont, and cardiologist Dr. Burke implanted a stent into his almost fully clogged artery.

“Everything was fine for about eight years,” the decathlete explains. “In my workouts, I started noticing that I would get only a half-mile out and start vomiting.” Worried, Fred grabbed a phone book and “found Dr. Manshadi.”

That next day Dr. Manshadi—a sport and interventional Cardiologist—met with Fred and informed him that he had had another heart attack.

“Every athlete, from child to professional, is at risk for sudden death,” Dr. Manshadi explains.

“Because with exercise, you’re putting your whole body in extremely high demand for oxygen, and if there are any underlying problems, it will show itself then.”

Within 24 hours, Fred was back on Dr. Burke’s table, this time for a bypass surgery. “The doctor said, ‘I know you’re a jock, and you can run right out and start where you left off, but if I have to operate on you again, you’re not gonna like it,” Fred recalls with something impish tucked in his smile.

We all know the precursors to heart conditions—lack of exercise, poor diet—so how can a man in optimal health, that works out six days a week, fall victim to this syndrome?

“Genetics,” Dr. Manshadi

explains. “If you do everything perfect, but have a family history, you still have a very high chance.” With prevalent family history, Fred “did everything Dr. Manshadi told me to do,” to get his life back.

He slept nine hours a night, ate virtually no fat, and very low sodium and sugar.

Sitting across the table from Fred, you’d be shocked to hear his experience. The Stockton transplant is full of life and energy as he recounts his life accomplishments with wife Christina, their time in the Peace Corps, Job Corps, and their most current philanthropistfueled endeavor—I Care—an organization for at-risk youth that works to break the chain of poverty.

“We taught,” Fred says of he and Christina’s four years in the Peace Corps, at the height of the Vietnam War. “I had a major in biological sciences, and she had a major in math, so we were in great demand.”

Fred’s eyes sparkle as he speaks of their past students.

“Many went on to college,” he adds with fatherly pride.

The Job Corps took Fred and Christina to the Republic of Palau where they worked to build a new school. There, he also taught track and field.

“Everything was bamboo, the hurdles, the jumps… everything!

Eventually, we were able to get the proper equipment.”

12 years, two life-saving heart surgeries, four decathlons, nearly 40 meets, and 177 medals later, Fred experienced one of his greatest life thrills as he watched a Republic of Palau jersey compete in the Olympics.

“By insisting that I have the heart bypass surgery Dr. Manshadi, no doubt extended my life by many years,” Fred says. “In my 20 plus years of competing with senior athletes, I’ve only met one who also had this surgery. And with 14 All American Standards, I’m very thankful to Dr. Manshadi for the rarity in everything I’m able to do.”

Ramin Manshadi, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FAHA, FACP Dr. Manshadi, President-elect of the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, dedicates many aspects of his life to the study of the heart. He serves as

an Associate Clinical Professor at University of California, Davis and operates his private practice—Manshadi Heart Institute Inc.—out of Stockton.

“I try to be cutting edge in my practice. If a treatment option is not yet available, I work to deliver it to my patients. I am in tune with what’s out there because I’m involved on a national level.”

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Manuel G. Revillar, 86, Stockton “I called in to schedule his annual check up, and told the receptionist that the over-the-counter medication they had suggested for his acid reflux hadn’t helped,” says Donna, Manuel’s wife of 63 years. His ongoing 82

symptoms of a burning feeling that often worsened after meals led his general practitioner to order an EKG and referred him to Cardiologist Dr. Leim (Dr. Manshadi’s predecessor).

On a Friday afternoon, a second EKG was performed, and its results had Dr. Leim asking Manuel if he had experienced anything dramatic like heavy pain or the inability to breathe. Unable to pin-point an instance, Manuel became high risk and was sent to Dameron. He spent the weekend there and on Monday he received a triple bypass. “That was in 1988; I was 57.”

Though Manuel was under excellent care—eating right, exercising, and participating in physical therapy—his arteries continued to clog, resulting in 3 angioplasties in one year.

In 2004, the Revillar’s switched insurance companies and chose a new family doctor. That doctor discovered a carotid artery, and Manuel had his second bypass in 2004. Though the couple can’t agree on whether or not Manuel died, momentarily, on the table that day—they both express extreme gratitude for Dr. Manshadi as they move to share the next chapter of their story.

“I took over Dr. Leim’s practice in 2000,” Dr. Manshadi explains.

Manuel had been a patient of the practice for quite some time, and Dr. Manshadi continued to monitor him. “As we age, our valves become inflamed, calcified, and then stenotic, which compromises the function of the heart. Right now there are 40 million people over the age of 65 and seven percent experience this.

Aortic Stenosis is one of the most common, yet serious, valve disease problems.”

Once people start showing symptoms of Aortic Stenosis, mortality significantly increases.

With two open-heart surgeries under his belt, Manuel quickly became high-risk as his valve issues surfaced. “I try to be cutting edge in my practice, if something is not available, I work to deliver it to my patients,” Dr. Manshadi says of Manuel’s options.

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San Joaquin. “I had been working with TAVR for about four years at UC Davis before it became available in Stockton,” Dr. Manshadi explains. “And with his history, Manuel was a perfect candidate.”

The TAVR procedure proved successful, yet Manuel experienced fatigue and shortness of breath. “The insurance we had at that time denied tests and medicine we felt were needed,” Donna says. So, Dr. Manshadi instructed his patient to take a drive to UC Davis and go straight to the Emergency Room. “Within five minutes of us checking in, they had him hooked up and were caring for him,” Donna notes. “They scheduled a pacemaker surgery for the next day.”

A few years, and heart stints later, “Dr. Manshadi calls me the bionic man,” Manuel says with boyish charm.

“I should’ve been dead when I was just 60 years old, and here I am with all my mental facilities, driving to the casino every other week.” “You want a formula to win?!” he asks. “I got one: You’ve got to have the guts to bet, and you need to know when you’re on a hot run.”

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Caroline Louise White, 74, Stockton “It doesn’t have to be your time,” Louise White says sweetly. The 74-year-old Stockton Native dedicated herself to health and wellness early on. “When I was in high school I knew that I was going to be a nurse, I knew where I was headed. I always wanted to take care of people.”

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With a focus on women’s health, Louise worked to become a nurse practitioner, until retiring in 2011.

“I couldn’t walk from the car to the clinic anymore,” Louise says of her symptoms that led to her retirement.

“I thought it was asthma.”

When her asthmatic symptoms and easy fatigue increased, Louise headed to her general practitioner in 2011. “My doctor said he could hear a valve issue, and sent me to Stockton Cardiology.”

There, Louise met with Dr. Richard Waters, MD, FACC. He diagnosed her with Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Louise headed to the Bay Area to undergo her first surgical valve replacement.

“Since 2011, Louise has had four different heart valve surgeries,” Dr. Waters explains.

“In three instances, she had open heart surgery and was put on heart –lung bypass.”

As Louise explains, the invasive, reoccurring surgeries were due in part to failing valve replacements that led her to “more and more difficulty.” “At that point, I could barely walk and slept sitting up, with difficulty lying down,” she explains.

With her quality of life at an all time low, Dr. Waters had his patient’s well being in the forefront of his mind. “I had been thinking about her a lot,” he explains.

“And with the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) team secured at St. Joseph’s Cardiac Hybrid Suite, I asked her to consider being one of the first to undergo this groundbreaking procedure.”

TAVR is a less invasive procedure which allows a new valve to be inserted within the native,

diseased aortic valve. The procedure can be performed using one of many approaches, the most common being the transfemoral approach (through a small incision in the leg). This option gives highrisk patients a chance at a new life—as the procedure boasts low surgical risk and quick recovery time when compared to open heart surgery.

“The TAVR team made me know that they were here for me, that I had a chance,” Louise says of the doctors that restored her health. “I went in for my TAVR procedure at 730 AM on a Thursday and was in recovery within 2 hours. And shortly after, Dr. Waters walked into my room and said, ‘Do you want to go home?’”

“This is opposed to eight or nine days in the hospital after your heart being open,” Louise continues. “There was so much less pain and discomfort. I could get around, and I wasn’t able to before. I could breathe.

I had an ease of breath that I hadn’t had in a very long time— and unless you experience that, you can’t truly appreciate it.”

One month after her procedure with Dr. Waters, Louise danced at her granddaughter’s wedding. “I have my wife back,” Louise’s husband says with tears in his eyes. “I see her out in her garden for the first time in many years, and I feel so grateful.”

“This team made me know that they were there for me.

When we had to go in for testing, they met us at the door and made us feel completely comfortable. They took very good care of me.”

Richard Waters, MD, FACC Dr. Waters, a Stockton native, is a graduate of Stanford University and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and cardiology

fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. He joined Stockton Cardiology Medical Group in 2005—and works locally with St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Dameron Hospital, and Mark Twain Hospital.

“Being able to give Louise a new aortic valve without having to undergo a fourth open heart surgery was fantastic. It’s great to be able to provide this service in our hometown instead of having to travel long distances for such a major procedure.”

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SYMPTOMS of a HEART ATTACK Shortness of Breath Cold sweats, nausea, gas-like pain or pressure, and/or light-headedness Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach Feelings of restlessness, sweatiness, anxiety or a sense of impending doom Heart attacks sometimes involve discomfort in the center or left side of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. *Courtesy of CDC & The Heart Foundation

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Michael Zhu, MD Dr. Zhu— Kaiser Permanente’s Chief of Cardiology—is a graduate of Capital University of Medical Sciences in Beijing, China. As

an interventional cardiologist, he enjoys learning of new technology to enhance his ability to care for patients.

“My philosophy of care is to treat each patient with respect and dignity; Treating not only the diseased heart, but also healing each individual as a whole.”

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The VEGETABLE GARDEN Change your lifestyle and fall in love with fresh food. There’s something special about eating your bounty. And access to fresh fruits and vegetables at all times is pretty cool, too.

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The first question to ask is, what does your family like to eat? Then, plan to plant that. Start a garden journal, jot down your plant choices, and identify their sun, space, and water needs.

Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, peas, beans, corn, and squash love full sun. Root vegetables like carrots, radishes, and beets need at least half a day of sun to thrive, while leafy greens—like spinach, kale, and chard—tolerate the most shade (but still grow best in full sun).

Scout out your top garden locations and keep an eye on those spots for a full day to identify the amount of sun each area receives. If full sun isn’t available, scratch that location from your list.

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Is it large enough to house all your favorite veggies?

Eric Firpo, a certified permaculturist and coowner of In Season Market & Nursery in Stockton, shares that you can stunt your plants’ growth if room to grow isn’t available.

Water. “The big question is how are you going to water it?” Eric asks. As he notes, vegetables need daily water—so unless you plan on hand watering each day, a soaker hose or irrigation system is the way to go. An irrigation system can be a DIY weekend project, as easy-install kits are readily available. (Or, Eric can put one in for you.)

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PREP:

I worked harder not smarter digging, weeding, and rototilling my first garden plot. And after weekends spent covered in sweat and blisters, I was thrilled to hear of In Season’s owner’s, Eric and Julie Morehouse, tips for easy, organic, and all-natural, set up.

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Sometimes called the “no-work garden,” this method is the answer to those barren, weedy, sandy, clay-compacted spots in your yard. “Leave the sod where it lies, blanket it with wet cardboard, or 5-10 layers of newspaper, to stifle the grass and weeds,” Julie explains. Then begin layering your organic material like grass clippings, leaves, fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, tea leaves, landscape trimming, and shredded junk mail. You’ll want to alternate layers of “browns” (fall leaves, shredded newspaper, and pine needles) with layers of “greens” vegetable scraps, garden trimmings, and grass clippings”, with your brown layers twice as thick and your green. “But, don’t overthink it,” Julie says. “Just make the layers and your lasagna garden WILL grow.”

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After a few weeks of layering, you should have a two-foot tall pile that will shrink at an alarming rate. What you’ll be left with is perfectly composted soil just asking to house your favorite vegetable plants.

You can start this easy project at any time of the year, but a fall start is best as the rain helps break down layers, and organic material like fallen leaves and general yard waste is aplenty. If you opt for a spring or summer start, consider adding more “soil like” layers to your lasagna, like peat moss or top soil so that you can plant in your garden right away!

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If you’re looking for an authentic experience less touristy and party-crazed than Bourbon Street, head to Frenchman— where the locals go. The fourblock stretch boasts a mix of nightclubs, bars, and art galleries, and is considered the city’s premier live music destination. Searching for legit souvenirs or mementos? Head to the Frenchmen Art Market (open daily 7 PM-1 AM), a shopping haven where locals

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Pitt. Novelist Anne Rice’s former home is located in this neighborhood, too. Other famous residents include Sandra Bullock, Nicolas Cage, and Peyton Manning. No visit to the Garden District is complete without a walk through Lafayette Cemetery No. 1. Opened in 1833 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, above the ground graves and tombs line the cracked walkways of this eerie fortress. NewOrleansCvb.com

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Care to cast a spell? Head over to this unique shop located in the heart of the action and titled the main attraction. Peruse through voodoo dolls, talismans and spell kits, good luck and fortune tokens, and historical pieces that are teamed with descriptions to give you a little background information on the rituals. 723 St. Peter Street.

Free admission takes you back in time to the War of 1812. This historic land just outside of New Orleans was fought upon nearly two weeks after the treaty was signed. But, The Battle of New Orleans kept the British from capturing the city and brought hope in a time of disaster. The battlefield is apart of Jean Lafitte National Park and conjoined Chalmette National Cemetery where the remains of American soldiers from

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Head to uptown for a screaming deal on half shell oysters. Half a dozen for only $3! Yes, please!

Sit outside on their large patio and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city as you shuck away. 1628 St. Charles Avenue.

create magnificent floats! As the world’s largest float design and build facility, Mardi Gras World crafts more than 80 percent of the floats that parade down New Orleans’ streets during carnival season. MardiGrasWorld.com

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You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy The National World War II Museum. Inside you’ll find an impressive collection of artifacts spanning D-Day to

the Holocaust. Museum curator, Stephen Ambrose, is a best-selling author and served as a consultant on the film Saving Private Ryan.

The museum offers a unique educational experience, though recent travelers caution that some of the displays may be too disturbing for children. Visitors say you can’t leave without watching the “Beyond All Boundaries” 4-D movie, narrated by the one and only Tom Hanks. Stop in from 9 AM - 5 PM. GA is $23 for adults and $14 for students and children.

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tours right in the heart of the French Quarter are available along with multiple stop cemeteries and ghost haunts area available. Try one of the Bloody Mary Tours, one of New Orleans famed celebrity historians. BloodyMaryTours.com

Mardi Gras World

As seen on Discovery, History, and the Travel Channel, Mardi Gras World is a must-see. Became an insider as you peruse a colorful world, trying on costumes, learning of history, and observing as artists

There is so much to see in New Orleans that signing up for a famous tour is a good route to take. The French Quarter itself is roughly 100 blocks, and you might not know where to begin unless you have someone with you who knows their way around.

Swamp & Plantation Tours

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and others, who offer an array of boat tours that appease both the risktaker (kayaking tours that get you up close and personal) and the faint of heart. All companies are known for their extremely entertaining and educational tour guides who are known to kiss a croc or two.

Our choice was a small boat tour from Pearl River Eco Tours, which allowed us to get deeper into the bayous where we were able to feed a few alligators our self!

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Where To Stay Hotel Mazarin

This luxury boutique hotel is right in the heart of Bourbon Street and not too hard on the pocketbook. Many of the rooms overlook the French Quarter courtyard while some include French Quarter balconies and suites. At night you can hear the sound of live jazz.

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Omni Royal Orleans

A four star choice, even for James Bond in “Live or Let Die”, this 345-room hotel is located in the French Quarter and continues to be one of the best hotels in North America. OmniHotels.com

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intimate hotel packages During the month of February, we have special hotel packages available or customize your own! Wine & Roses Hotel features beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites with amenities and unparalleled gracious hospitality.

passionate dining Towne House Restaurant features innovative dishes using the highest quality seasonal and regionally sourced ingredients.

The Lounge is a romantic spot to enjoy live music, cuisine, specialty cocktails, and fine wine. Make any night Valentine’s with 25% off all sparkling wines and champagne during the month of February (full bottle).

alluring spa treatments The Spa at Wine & Roses offers spa services and packages for women, men and couples. Relax in the plunge pools or steam room and enjoy a cozy moment in the tranquility room.

romantic gifts Find the perfect gift for him or her in The Nest, Or purchase a cooking class for two! And as always, W&R gift cards are available in any amount and can be used at the Hotel, Restaurant or Spa.

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Not many businesses can boast an air of flair, fine food, and family quite like Peking Restaurant. With familiar staff and rich, warm tones coating the walls of their business, this Mandarin Szechwan inspired establishment holds their banner high in San Joaquin. Just a stone’s throw from Lincoln Center on Pacific, it’s regarded as the perfect lunchtime getaway during a weekend shopping experience.

Peking Restaurant first opened its doors under the guidance of Bill Chu in 1979, and the establishment filled the area’s need for an authentic taste of the Asian continent. Over its long history, it developed a following, known for fresh ingredients prepared in seriously mouth-watering ways.

Dishes such as the Braised Tofu, rich in black mushrooms and water chestnuts, has become an old-time favorite for returning customers.

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And our personal favorite, Northern Style Vegetables, sautéed in a light garlic wine sauce, is a hit with vegetarians on the look out for good eats.

“We want families to enjoy a meal together, and if you’re by yourself for a quick lunch, no problem!” says Curterina Chu, co-owner of the familyrun establishment. “Our food is fresh, it arrives quick and hot.”

Since its inception, Peking continues to charm its guests with traditional family dishes such as the Sizzling Rice Soup, but it’s also enjoyed an inspiring twist in updated décor and refreshing options in the form of a dessert menu.

Of course, when we’re ready to sink our teeth into an entrée, we turn to the Prawns Ala Peking, a tantalizing dish that’s typically spotted across many tables in the restaurant.

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the Mongolian chicken,” Curterina explains. “The prawns are deep fried, have a light coating of our special sauce, and are topped with sweet walnuts. And I love the Mongolian chicken because the onions bring out the flavor of the spiciness and work really well for the dish!”

Put in your wine list request, pick out your beer pairing, or go for dry champagne to toast your meal off right. The extensive variety of dishes that include lamb, beef, and chicken, or seafood and pork, allows more freedom and flexibility for even the pickiest taste buds. Guests can even snag an entrée or two that they won’t find written down. “Our chicken lettuce wrap isn’t on the menu, but customers can order it specially! The wanton noodle soup is also a popular secret dish.”

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flavor, you can always get your meal to go! Peking Restaurant is happy to prep your entrée for whatever journey you’re deciding to take, whether it be to a cozy picnic at the park or right back to your apartment for that all-night marathon.

Don’t feel like leaving your house? They’ve got you covered. Order delivery and dinner will be brought to your door.

“There are some people who order every three days,” Curterina recalls. “And those from out of town come in, get a taste, and end up ordering every day from their hotel!”

It’s the little things that make a big difference for customers

who frequent Peking, but it’s all in the family recipe for building and maintaining an incredible restaurant. Stop in any day of the week and enjoy lunch specials from 11 AM to 2:30 PM, featuring fried wontons, hot and sour soup, and your choice of steamed rice, or egg-fried rice with your entrée. Of course, our favorite time to visit just happens to be dinner (from 5-10 PM), where the dishes exude that old saying: The more, the merrier.

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT WITH:

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7555 Pacific Ave., Suite # 115, Stockton (209) 957-0617, PekingStockton.com

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METTLER FAMILY VINEYARDS

FROM first dates TO I do’s Whether you’re scouting a spot for the biggest day of your life, or simply looking for a place that will impress your newest love interest, there’s no need to look further than Mettler Family Vineyards.

Where the willowing branches of mature trees meet subtle architectural elements— including an intimate bridge over a small pond perfect for sneaking away to—love blooms over glasses of estate wines, crafted by the Mettler Family.

The flavors inside each bottle match the breathtaking views of its surrounding grounds, located in the heart of Lodi. And the only way to improve upon the full, ripe flavors of Mettler Family wines is to enjoy them with someone you love and perhaps a picnic on the lovely grounds.

One of the founding families in the Lodi appellation, the Mettler family—siblings Kim, Kelli, and Adam, as well as Kim’s husband Jason Eells—are experts at growing high-quality fruit to create beautiful wines from the area’s unique climate. More than 100 years of practice in the Lodi Appellation helps them produce a list of intense fruity flavors backed by excellent structure and maximum aging potential.

“The dry warm summer days allow Lodi grapes to develop full ripe fruit flavors while the distinctive breezes maintain the natural acidity for structure and complexity in the finished wines,” General Manager Kim Mettler-Eells explains.

Inside the tasting room, a striking chandelier and beautiful stone work set the tone while staff pour sips of 2013 cabernet

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UPCOMING EVENTS sauvignon, 2013 zinfandel, as well as interesting varietals such as Aglianico, Pinotage, and Albarino.

Take your glass outside and revel in the seven acres of lushly landscaped grounds surrounded by 18 acres of vineyard, the perfect backdrop for weddings, but with an air that makes it equally appropriate for a casual Friday date night.

Add in the Vineyard’s lineup of Valentine’s Day events throughout the month of February, and it all equals a breathtaking—and romantic—escape for couples, both new and old.

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Plan a wine and paint night with your beau. Twice each month Mettler partners with Painted Cellars to offer an evening of art and vino. Call the tasting room or visit PaintedCellars. com to sign-up.

Indulge at Wine & Chocolate Weekend. Mettler staff will pour tastes at the famed Lodi event, celebrating its 20th year! Dress up and join the fun February 11-12.

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HARNEY LANE, LIZZY JAMES OLD VINE ZINFENDAL

Harney Lane’s dessert wine is 100 percent estate sourced from their 111 year old Lizzy James Vineyard. With concentrated flavors of black walnuts, dried fig, and roasted almond.—it is seductively sweet, but not cloying.

HUNTERS OAK VINEYARDS, VIN DE FÊTE DESSERT WINE

This blend of Petit Verdot and Petite Syrah is crisp, clean, and sweet without the l heavy syrup texture common in Ports. Nearly black in color, it boasts flavors of deep rich dark berries.

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UVAGGIO, MOSCATO SECCO

D’ART WINES, DOG DAY RED

This Golden Muscat possesses a subtle, exotic perfume of ginger, honeysuckle and jasmine; flavors of peach and melon, plus a hint of grapefruit.

A panoply of vinous expressions are conveyed by this delightful dry wine.

Twenty-fiver percent of d’Art’s Port blended with almost all of the wines they produce—from different years—make up this non vintage. Pour it over ice and some fruit for a delicious sangria.

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d’Art makes their Port out of Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Petite Sirah, then blends them just before bottling. Not overly sweet, instead fruit forward and refreshing.

St. Jorge’s first fortified Port styled wine is made from Touriga National, Touriga Francesa, Tinto Cao, Tinta Roriz and Alvarelhao. With aromas of black fruits, sweet raisins, and dark chocolate—it is sweet and full bodied.

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LETTUCE  BY COPPER WILLIAMS

Rejoice, my foodie friends!

Fresh lettuce is prepping for harvest, which means we’re in for a nutritious treat in salads, wraps, and even soups! Lettuce has a long legacy of being served at the dinner table, older than most vegetables we have the luxury of dining on today. Tracing its presence as far back as ancient Egypt and Greece, it was served up as a sleepinducing dish when the Greeks believed it was perfect for settling down guests after a hearty evening of hosting.

As our staple vegetable made its way to America, our colonial ancestors continued growing it in their own gardens whenever the season allowed. But as time passed and lettuce grew in popularity, it was cultivated on a commercial level in the twentieth century. These days,

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over ninety percent of our nation’s lettuce production occurs in California and Arizona, with California leading.

Because of its high nutritional value and low-calorie count, lettuce has made its way into almost every restaurant, café, and deli menu across San Joaquin. Taking a bite out of this leafy green adds calcium, riboflavin, and vitamin A to your diet. You’ll get a healthy boost of fiber, potassium, and manganese, too! The darker the leaves, the more nutritious the lettuce! So prep your fork and bite into a bundle of butterhead, looseleaf, iceberg, or romaine.

Your body, and taste buds will thank you!

LOCAL FLAVOR: Cheese Skirted Taco

by Squeeze Burger Foodie alert! Squeeze Burger in Stockton has got the perfect app that’s delectable in all the right ways. Enjoy two white corn tortillas with onion, lettuce, tomatoes and salsa. And, if you must have a little extra flavor, chicken or steak round this one up nicely.

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LETTUCE & AVOCADO SOUP INGREDIENTS:

1 tbs. oil 15 g. butter 1 onion, diced 2 heads romaine lettuce, roughly chopped 600 ml. vegetable stock 3 tbs. chopped fresh dill 2 avocados, roughly chopped 1 lemon, juiced 4 tbs. crème fraiche DIRECTIONS:

Gently heat the oil and butter in a pan.

Add the onion and fry for 5-7 minutes or until softened.

Add the lettuce and fry for a further 5 minutes, or until wilted. Transfer to a blender with the vegetable stock, dill, avocados and lemon juice. Blitz until smooth.

Pass the soup through a sieve, using the back of a ladle to push it through.

Discard the pulp. Season and serve at room temperature or chill for 20 minutes. Ladle into bowls and add a swirl of crème frâiche. *Recipe courtesy of RealFood.Tesco.com

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Serving San Joaquin County since 1979

We use ingredients of only the highest quality when preparing our meals.

We cook using 100 percent cholesterol-free cooking oils, for a delicious and healthy meal. If you would like to order something not listed in the menu, we will do our best to accommodate you in any way we can. Gift Certificates available.

Mon-Fri: 11am-2:30pm & 5-10pm Sat-Sun: 12pm-10pm

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MIDGLEY’S PUBLIC HOUSE 296 Lincoln Center Stockton, (209) 474-7700 midgleyspublichouse.com

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Topped on ice cream, swamping the warm confines of a Belgian waffle, or spread over the flaky center of a biscuit, you can’t go wrong with the subtle taste of blueberry syrup, or its delectably thicker spread counterpart. But wait!

This isn’t your average, corporate-processed product!

Alpine Blue Farms, a cute little stop along Highway 26, combines three ingredients to create its lip-smackingly delicious infusions!

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tin. This ingredient list is simple, sweet, and ready to take your taste buds on a journey to high heaven! Pick up a bottle on your way through the countryside or find this treat in town at Say It With A Box. Buying a locally crafted product never tasted so good!

BRING HOME THE BLUEBERRIES AT:

ALPINE BLUE FARMS 7490 CA-26, Stockton

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Owners Harry and Susan Yu have been a major part of the local economy since 2007 when Mikasa opened its location in Lathrop. Cooking with local produce and only using the freshest fish right from the Bay has always been key to their success. Fortunately the Yu’s chose Tracy for their newest location stocking the full bar with the most extensive liquor, sake, wine and beer selection around. Plus, with happy hour 7 days a week you’ll be sure to get your fill! Mikasa also offers off site catering and a separate banquet room for all your rehearsal dinners, large parties or business needs. Try the special SJM Roll (pictured).

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Located on the Miracle Mile, Que 225° is an authentic American BBQ restaurant. All of our meats (Brisket, Pulled Pork and St. Louis cut Ribs) are cooked low and slow for up to 14 hours using a combination of Hickory and Apple wood. All of our sauces and sides are made from scratch and we give our own brand of culinary flare along with a distinct flavor to America’s original comfort food. Catering also available.

QUE 225 1740 N. Pacific Ave, Stockton (209) 545-7004

Celebrating their 8th year in the Historic Tracy Inn, the chefs at Tracy Thai Restaurant have produced countless satisfied customers, with their wonderfully inventive dishes. The chef makes classics dishes like ‘Pad Thai’ and ‘Tom Kar Gai’ that leave the diner feeling that they have been transported to a street in Thailand. Many of the dishes such as Eggplant prawns, or Garlic Pork reflect a homestyle feel. The Menu is a delight and there are always Lunch and Dinner Specials. The wood panels and decors at Tracy Thai will bring you to a classic home style in Thailand. With a warm, cozy ambiance and delicious food, you would enjoy your meal at Tracy Thai.

TRACY THAI 1035 Central Ave., Tracy, (209) 833-9703

De Vega Bros. is family own Italian Restaurant and focus on very traditional Italian food and using the freshest ingredients. Our outdoor patio is a great place to take advantage for outdoor gathering and dining. Happy hour, full service bar. We offer banquet and catering for large or small events.

Open 7 days a week, Lunch and dinner.

Sunday-Thursday: 11am-9pm Friday-Saturday: 11am-10:pm DEVEGA BROTHERS 5757 Pacific Ave., Stockton (We are located inside Stonecreek shopping center)

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Everyone is welcome at Bud’s Seafood Grille. Friendly service, hearty portions, and a range of fish, seafood, pasta, steak, and poultry entrees make Bud’s a great choice for a business lunch, family dinner, or night out for two. Every meal begins with a bottomless basket of fresh sourdough bread. The leafy outdoor patio seats thirty, and is the perfect spot to take a break from shopping in Lincoln Center and enjoy a leisurely lunch or even just a drink with a friend or two. We also invite you to come visit the newly renovated bar and lounge for one of our delicious specialty cocktails and bar bites. Please be sure to ask about our banquet and catering services for your special event or holiday party. Full bar and banquet room available. Open for lunch, dinner, and scrumptious Sunday brunch.

Happy hour daily with $1.00 off all beer & well drinks and $5.00 bar bites 4pm 6:30pm BUD’S SEAFOOD GRILLE 314 Lincoln Ctr., Stockton (209) 956-0270, budsseafood.com

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Lodi’s Habañero Hots Restaurante, a local cantina and hot sauce shop, is a gathering place where people from all over the region come for fun and food.

Established in 1981, the restaurant is proud to offer Mexican Food prepared according to recipes handed down from generation to generation. The restaurant also features a bar which serves it’s famous margaritas, in addition to a full service catering company that can handle your next fiesta from a full sit down to a casual buffet.

HABAÑERO HOTS RESTAURANTE 1024 E. Victor Rd., Lodi (209) 369-3791 Habanerohots.com

A favorite among guests who enjoy the comforts of fine food, Rosewood Bar and Grill, located in the heart of downtown Lodi, offers an upbeat and sophisticated setting with its rich wood and black & white marble floor. Rosewood offers Classic American cuisine with a full bar and an extensive outdoor dining patio, features seasonal menus sourced locally and regionally, and boasts a diverse wine list. Voted Best Fine Dining in Lodi 5 Years in a row.

Open for lunch: Fridays 11am-2pm Dinner: Mon-Thur 5pm-9pm, Fri 5pm-10pm All Day Dining: Sat 11am-10pm Sun-11am to 9pm Bar open daily at 4pm

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Awaken your taste buds to a fanfare of flavor at the leading venue for Contemporary American cuisine! Fenix brings out the very best in locally grown produce with every meal, complementing cuts of meat and seafood in their unique and seasonal entrées.

Whether you’re in the mood for something light or ready to sample the vast array of appetizers with your dish, save room for dessert and enjoy the décor tucked away in the heart of the Lodi appellation.

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Papapavlo’s Bistro and Bar is considered byBistro many and to be one of Northern Bar California’s most unique fine dining establishments, located in Stockton’s Lincoln Center. They offer the finest and freshest in gourmet cuisine, and their fabulous menu includes a large variety of continental dishes. Three outdoor dining patios make for a perfect place to relax during lunch or dinner. Papapavlo’s offers four private banquet rooms accommodating groups as intimate as 12, to as large as 100 guests. Papapavlo’s is open Sun.Thur., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

PAPAPAVLO’S 501 N. Lincoln Center Stockton, (209) 477-6133 papapavlos.com

 BY COPPER WILLIAMS When it’s a choice between wine and chocolate, rest easy knowing you’ll never have to choose in Lodi. Because, once again, Wine & Chocolate weekend is upon us on February 11th and 12th! Celebrating their 20th year, the highly attended festival wants you to get in on the party, and dress in flapper flair for the Roaring 20s theme! Enjoy over 50 of Lodi Appellation’s fabulous wineries, with a chance to win one of over a hundred prizes. One

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Newly opened Breadfruit Tree Too offers a taste of the Caribbean with a variety of mouth watering dishes.

Open 7 days a week, serving lunch and dinner you can experience something fresh and new every time. From the sweet Chili Fish to the spicy Jerk Chicken, Breadfruit Tree Too is sure to make your dining experience memorable. The bar is open to enjoy a variety of drink specials along with entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights.

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Lunch 11am– 2pm • Dinner 5pm–9pm BREADFRUIT TREE TOO 5646 N. Pershing Ave., (209) 474-2100

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Still Simple & Fresh after 23 years!

322 N. California St. | Lodi

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Check out Buds Early Dinner Specials available Sunday through Thursday from 4 to 6 pm!

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(All entrees served with Chowder or Salad, Bread & Butter, & your choice of rice, potatoes or French Fries!)

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2624 W. Kettleman Ln. #120 Lodi, 209–625–8700 Located in the new Walmart Supercenter at W. Kettleman Ln. and Lower Sacramento Rd.

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With its seasonally based menu and gourmet preparation, the Towne House Restaurant at Wine & Roses boasts a charming venue with exceptional service. Offering a farm-to-table experience with ingredients sourced from local farms as well as their own garden, the Towne House Restaurant captures the subtle elements of fun and excitement while also providing unparalleled food. The Lounge features live music and an extensive wine list showcasing the best Lodi has to offer. Dine in the intimate setting of the dining room or outdoors on the veranda where guests are spoiled with beautiful views of the gardens.

TOWNE HOUSE RESTAURANT 2505 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, (209) 371-6160

A flavorful mixed grill of juicy steaks, tender chicken, fresh fish, and pasta dishes. Satisfy every taste with mouth-watering appetizers and salads.

Every day, Outback starts out fresh, making every one of their soups, salad dressings, and sauces from scratch. At Outback, it’s all about quality —and all about the food. So let go of the worries of the day, and Go Outback.

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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 1243 West March Ln., Stockton (209) 954-9615, outback.com

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When you’re out and about with your honey in downtown Stockton on Valentine’s Day, you better be wearing your button! What button, you ask? Why the one our lovely friends with Downtown Stockton Alliance have been passing out all month!

Each year, those lucky souls spotted sporting their “Love You Baby” buttons are selected to receive a free lunch, courtesy of Downtown Stockton Alliance. But the perks don’t end there. Enjoy a bundle of balloons, chocolate,

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and a chance to pose with DSA’s selfie frame, capturing this moment to be shared on social media. Now isn’t that something sure to put a smile on your honey’s face? Reach out to Downtown Stockton Alliance to find out where to snag a button.

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125 Bridge Pl., 3rd Floor, Stockton (209) 464-5246 DowntownStockton.org

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Hailed as one of the most authentic powerhouses of Japanese cuisine in the San Joaquin valley, Komachi offers a diverse array of exquisite dishes, ranging from the freshest sashimi to mouth-watering sushi rolls. “Come as a customer, leave as our family.”

Hours: Mon - Thur 11AM to 9PM, Fri Sat 11AM to 9:30PM, Sun closed KOMACHI SUSHI 307 S. Lower Sacramento Rd. Ste. D Lodi, (209) 334-3131 SushiKomachi.com

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GOSPELFEST FEB. 18

Nationally acclaimed Gospel Artist and Stellar Award winner Donald Lawrence is headlining Gospelfest 2017, an annual concert held during University of the Pacific Black History Month celebration.

In collaboration with San Joaquin Delta College, the event will be held This event will also feature Lena Byrd-Miles and Ascension.

Saturday, February 18 Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main Street in Stockton. stocktonlive.com

WASHINGTON STREET STOCKTON CHINATOWN EXIBIT

FEB 4 – MAY 28

Traverse the early 1900’s and discover a long-lost part of Stockton, brought back to life by the San Joaquin County Historical Museum and the Chinese Benevolent Association of Stockton.

Enjoy pieces of Stockton’s Chinese culture through pieces from another time! San Joaquin County Historical Museum 11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi (209) 331-2055

PACIFIC BLACK HISTORY MONTH: AN EVENING WITH LECRAE

FEB. 10

Join award-winning hip-hop artist Lecrae at Bob Hope Theatre for a concert and lecture in honor of Black History Month. The show begins at 7:00 PM. Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton (209) 946-7707, Pacific.edu

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HAGGIN 2ND SATURDAYS: JAPANESE LANDSCAPE PAINTING

FEB. 11

Follow along with your watercolors as instructor Renata Bricka leads your family through the steps in creating a vibrant Japanese landscape! Enjoy carving your own signature stamp. The Haggin Museum 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton HagginMuseum.org (209) 9406315

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HEART ATTACK & STROKE AWARENES FAIR

COPPELIA AT BOB HOPE THEATRE

FEB. 11

FEB. 12

Learn the signs, symptoms and how to prevent heart attack and strokes during an this exciting fair at the Delta College Campus! Enjoy Cajun food, a variety of desserts, and an assortment of information regarding your health! Delta College, 5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton DeltaCollege. edu (209) 271-2739

Enjoy the elegance and charm of classical ballet, balanced with the hilarious story of two lovers and the curious construction of a life-sized doll by the town’s inventor. This magnificent performance is presented by the Bay Pointe Ballet. Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, (209) 946-7707, Pacific.edu

DATE NIGHT

LOVE YOU BABY LUNCH IN DOWNTOWN STOCKTON

FEB. 11

FEB. 14

Grab your sweetheart or a friend and join us for a night full of live music, games, shopping and tasty treats! This free-entry, family-friendly event will include vendors like Tech Leather Craft, Odd Petals, Lines & Scribbles, Cayla Davis, and others; food from Nirvanas, Noodle Studio, and Atang, and giant jingo, corn hole, and carnival style games.5-10 PM. Federal Building, 401 N. San Joaquin St., Stockton,

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by dining in Downtown Stockton and you could win a free lunch! Downtown Stockton Alliance brings a fun, community celebration to the historic Downtown Stockton Waterfront for the 2nd year in a row. “Love You Baby” is a Valentine’s celebration and a special promotion for participating Downtown Stockton restaurants and a chance for their patrons to get a lucky free lunch on February 12. DowntownStockton.org

STOCKTON CITY FOUR BALL CHAMPIONSHIP

FEB. 11 – 12

Get your swinging arm, ready! The Reserve at Spanos Park hosts an exciting weekend of golf, in a four-ball stroke format championship! Teams will enjoy dinner, a golf cart, range balls, and the chance to win a variety of prizes! The Reserve at Spanos Park 6301 W. 8 Mile Rd., Stockton ReserveAtSpanosPark.com (209) 477-4653 Ext. 23

LODI WINE & CHOCOLATE WEEKEND

FEB. 11-12

LOCA’s putting on the ritz for the 20th annual Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend and they want you to dress up and go ALL out. Sip handcrafted Lodi wines and sample delicious chocolate treats as you travel between 50 local speakeasies a.k.a. wineries (don’t forget the secret knock!). Win big by discovering the “Golden Ticket” in your complimentary chocolate treat or by getting dolled up and winning this year’s costume contest!

LodiWineandChocolate.com

EVENING IN THE ARCHIVES

FEB. 16

DISNEY

ON ICE presents: WORLDS OF enchantment FEB. 9 - 12 Watch your favorite Disney pals slide across the ice in a fantastic flurry of winter fun! Enjoy Lightning McQueen from Cars, Ariel from The Little Mermaid, Buzz, Woody, and Jessie from Toy Story, and Anna and Elsa from Frozen!

Stockton Arena, 248 Fremont St., Stockton, (209) 938-1555, VisitStockton.org

Goodstock Productions and our own Haggin Museum join together in a collaborative view of old and new craftsmanship, showcasing many local artisans from San Joaquin. Enjoy live music, good food, and a little bit of learning! The Haggin Museum 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton HagginMuseum.org (209) 940-6315

TRACY MAIN STREET MUSIC PRESENTS: JAZZ CLUB AT THE GRAND

FEB. 16

Pick up a few appetizers, desserts, and a drink and have yourself a seat for this exceptionally charged jazz night at the Grand. The music begins at 7 PM. Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave., Tracy, (209) 831-6858, AtTheGrand.org

Family Friday Movie Night

Hutchins Street Square February 10th @6:00 p.m.

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Kids, Wear Your Royal Attire!

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Refreshments Available for Purchase Pre Sale tickets: $100 125 S. Hutchins At the Door: $1.50 St. Lodi, CA 95240 For Info: 209-333-5550 loditickets.com

STOCKTONHEAT.COM/HOLIDAYPLANS for call 209.373.1500 OR tickets CALL 209.373.1500!

or visit stocktonheat.com

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STOCKTON SYMPHONY PRESENTS: POPS III: A JOHN WILLIAMS EXTRAVAGANZA

OAK RIDGE BOYS AT THE BOB HOPE THEATRE

FEB. 16

Take a gander and let the good times roll with the award-winning group, Oak Ridge Boys, and local band, Snap Jackson & The Knock On Wood Players at the Bob Hope Theatre!

Enjoy their stellar harmonies live.

Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, (209) 946-7707, Pacific.edu

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SOUPER SUPPER & AUCTION FEB. 24 Get your soup on with an extraordinary array of fantastic dishes and VIP chefs at this year’s Souper Supper! Guests will be provided their own hand-crafted bowl, enjoy a live auction, and raffle prizes! Hilton Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd., Stockton, (209) 460-0780, ArtExpressions.org

RIPON ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

FEB. 24 – 26

Spring is beginning to shift through the skyline, friends! And that means that this year’s annual Ripon Almond Blossom Festival is back in all its petal-laden glory. Enjoy a host of vendor booths, parade, and live music! Mistlin Sports Park, 1201 River Rd., Ripon, (209) 599-7519, RiponChamber.org

COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED

FEB. 25

Grab your bike and a couple of friends to hit the road for a lengthy excursion across San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Calaveras county. Enjoy a delectable meal with DeVinci’s post ride for this sensational fundraising event!

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FEB. 25 – 26

Ready to relive the soundtracks of your very favorite movies? Then prepare to hear classic, die-hard pieces from Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, Superman, Jaws, and more! Warren Atherton Auditorium at Delta College, 5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton, (209) 951-0196, StocktonSymphony.org

IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT

FEB. 26

Follow Detective Virgil Tibbs and Police Chief Bill Gillespie, two allies with an aloof start, on a manhunt after a homicide takes place in the sleepy little town of Sparta. Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, (209) 946-7707, Pacific.edu

PAULA POUNDSTONE AT THE GRAND

MAR. 3

Let loose a few laughs with a comedy star who’s taken our nation by storm!

Paula Poundstone, regular panelist on NPR’s quiz show “Wait Wait…

Don’t Tell Me” is ready to leave Tracy residents in stiches with her signature performance. Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave., Tracy, (209) 831-6858, AtTheGrand.org

COME TOGETHER: THE BEATLES CONCERT EXPERIENCE

MAR. 4

Enjoy all the hits from a band that has reached lives across the globe!

This performance matches the attire, presence, and ability of our favorite musicians in a cascade of classics!

Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, (209) 946-7707, Pacific.edu

STAR WARS NIGHT WITH STOCKTON HEAT

MAR. 4

Don your Jedi attire or embrace the Dark Side with the Stockton Heat for a night of photo ops and brilliant hockey plays! The first 1,000 kids under twelve will receive a Heat jersey replica. Stockton Arena, 248 Fremont St., Stockton, (209) 938-1555, VisitStockton.org

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