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Kids TidbitsInsect Fest!; Honoring Dave

Winter Kids Calendar

Your FamilyLights, Camera, Parent!

Get Educated at the Grand

Just for the ParentsSix Stay at Home Dates FEATURE: Books on FilmIs the book better than the movie? Check out these silver screen adaptations and decide for yourselves. by Jessica Clare

Kauai EscapeThe whole family will fall in love the sights and sunsets on Hawaii's green isle. by Jennifer Thornton

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Insect Fest!BY JESSICA CLARE

Many families have already come to know and love the

World of Wonders Science Museum—their hands-on exhibits

and interactive educational approach make learning new

things both fun and easy. On top of current favorites like the

Plasma Ball and the Shake Table, the WoW Museum also

hosts themed events throughout the year to challenge young,

inquiring minds. On January 26, kids can get up close with

some creepy crawlies at Insect Fest. This annual bug-themed

day gives kids a chance to learn about spiders and insects

in hands-on activities and displays. This interactive exhibit

runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is included in the cost of

admission. If insects aren’t your kids' thing, don’t worry—

there are plenty of other themes to suit a variety of interests,

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Honoring

DaveBY JESSICA CLARE

Even if you aren’t a fan of jazz, you’ve probably heard Dave Brubeck’s name and

music—this musical legend attended UOP, and the campus and city have been

singing his praises for decades, hosting the Brubeck Festival every March and

founding the Brubeck Institute to build upon his artistic and social achievements.

Following his passing last month, it’s only natural that our city would continue

to honor his legacy. The Downtown Stockton Alliance is encouraging kids to

discover Brubeck’s works by hosting an art contest, themed “Dave Brubeck

Inspires My Imagination.” Artwork can be submitted to the Downtown Stockton

Alliance, and should be done in acrylic paints, spray paints, or marker (no

crayons, colored pencils, or watercolors—think bold and vibrant colors), and at

least 11 inches by 17 inches in size. Winners will be awarded a variety of prizes,

from tickets to a Stockton Thunder game to Great America tickets, and their

artwork will become part of a semi-permanent display at the historic Main Hotel

in downtown Stockton. So, trot out your vinyl copy of Take Five or download his

Greatest Hits album from iTunes and give this legend a listen with your kids. You

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Parents, you know all too well how quickly children grow up. One minute you’re strapping them into their car seat, the next they’re asking for the keys. You also know that, as your kids seemingly sprint toward adulthood, there are a lot of things left behind and quickly outgrown—whether it’s the newborn-sized onesies that only seem to fit for a week, or high chairs that make way for booster seats, there are so many child-rearing necessities and niceties that, to be honest, just won’t last as long as you’d like. Whether you don’t want to dish out full-price for that stroller you hoped you’d get at your baby shower or you find yourself up to your elbows in baby gear that just doesn’t work for your ever-growing toddler anymore, Carousel Children’s Consignment is ready to help. Tania Garcia opened Carousel Children’s

Consignment with her mom, Rosa Villavicencio, in July 2012. “My mother and I both love kids, and we saw a need in the community for something like this,” Garcia explains. The whole family has been happy to pitch in with whatever work needs to be done, and even Garcia’s eight-year-old daughter, Tatiana,

spends a lot of time helping at the shop. “She’s our official toy tester,” says Garcia. So far, Garcia’s customers have been grateful to find somewhere to buy the things their children need and sell outgrown items so close to home, and for the high quality, popular

brands she is able to sell, including Baby GAP, Gymboree, Fisher Price, and Even Flow. “Everything parents are comfortable with and used to for their kids, we carry,” she says. Her consignment system is decidedly friendly to parents’ schedules—“We know how hard it is to get things out of the house sometimes,” she says—and appointments aren’t necessary.

“My mother and I both love kids, and we saw a need in the community for something like this”

She is picky about what the store accepts, and checks to make sure there are no recalls on any of the items they sell. Garcia and Villavicencio also work with crafty moms in the community, and sell locally handmade pillows, quilts, stuffed toys, art work, and more. “I’m really impressed with the creativity of all these moms,” Garcia says.

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Baseball has long been called America’s pastime, and no one knows the ins and outs of our nation’s favorite sport and its younger companion, softball, like Debbie Nelson and Gregg Jefferies. Nelson was a scholarship softball player at Sacramento State, an NCAA All American Athlete, coached at the college level for ten years, and spent a

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the All American Sports Academy fifteen years ago, with little more than a goal and the overwhelming support from the Tracy community—the city named them 2012 Best of Tracy for softball and baseball instruction. Nelson and her coaching staff have helped thousands of kids hone their skills, and helped build their confidence, teamwork, discipline, and self-esteem in the process. The All American Sports Academy has partnered with Gregg Jefferies Sports Academy in Pleasanton, combining Nelson’s wealth of expertise with Jefferies’ MLB background—Jefferies was a first round pick for the New York Mets, and played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Detroit Tigers, and Anaheim Angels in the course of his fourteen year pro career. “He’s the real deal,” Nelson says. “He played at the highest level

and lived the dream all these kids have.” Young athletes can sign up for a variety of camps and clinics aimed at fine-tuning baseball and softball skills like hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, sliding, speed and agility, catching, and defensive and offensive strategies. Group and private lessons are also available. Students will work under the guidance of Debbie Nelson and Gregg Jefferies, and their well-trained staff: Shelby Anderson, Ben Lopez, Josh Hamm, Jenni Holtz, Kevin Yates, Nikki Moreno, Jamie Jimenez, Darrin Nicholson, and Stacie DelChiaro.

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for his birthday in March—right now, it’s MarioKart.” On top of their made-to-order cakes and cupcakes, Winters and her staff also bake up ten different varieties of cupcakes so customers can drop in and grab one to go. There are seven staple varieties, plus three that change out through out the week. “We have a baking schedule we print,” Winters says. She also brings in flavors to match the season, like egg nog and gingerbread around Christmastime, and this month’s strawberry champagne and cherry almond vanilla. There is also a port wine cupcake for those with more grown-up tastes, made with St. Amant’s “Bootleg” port wine, and ever popular candy and cupcake combos, like Heath Bar and Butterfinger. Winters is constantly experimenting with new flavors, and is currently working on German chocolate and black forest cupcake variations. “We’re always coming up with new ideas, testing them out, seeing what works,” says Winters.

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Lately, cupcakes are challenging traditional tiered or sheet cakes as the go-to sweets for celebrations. More and more people are picking cupcakes for special occasions—and no one understands the fervor for these tiny treats like Jennifer Winters, owner of Cupcake Mania. Her Stockton-based bakery specializes in delicately handcrafted creations to suit any needs, whether you’re planning a party or just need a sweet snack. “We’ve done weddings and baby showers and bridal showers and birthdays, all kinds of fun stuff,” says Winters. All of the baked goodies at Cupcake Mania are adorned with frosting and fondant, rather than plastic, with all designs carefully sculpted and molded by hand. “We get a lot of special orders for special fondant work,” Winters explains. The requests have ranged from playful to bizarre—Mario Brothers and Cookie Monster themes are popular for kid’s birthday parties right now, Winters says, but they’ve also made brain cupcakes for a little girl’s birthday. After years of making cakes for her own sons, Jason and Brandon, Winters has gotten used to all sorts of design challenges. “Jason’s the one who really pushed me to start making the cakes, he wanted them for his birthday,” she says. “He’s already putting in requests

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The Scenario: A look into the lives of the Buckman clan—single motherhood, at-wit’s-end parents, neurotic kids, and rebellious teens are all represented.The Scene: When kids’ entertainer Cowboy Dan fails to show up at the birthday party of meltdown-prone Kevin Buckman, frazzled dad Gil dons an ill-fi tting cowboy hat and mounts a steed to smooth things over.The Lesson: Forget your ego—any parent willing to wear chaps for their emotionally distraught kid models real heroism.

“Jack and Norma Arnold”THE SHOW: THE WONDER YEARS

The Scenario: While the three Arnold teens navigate the minefi eld of adolescence

in the late 60s—all but killing each other along the way—their beleaguered dad Jack and stay-at-home Norma are the unfl ashy rocks holding it all together. The Scene: Fed up with his go-nowhere, middle-management career, Jack up and quits to open his own business and Norma goes back to school.The Lesson: After four seasons of grunting at the mere mention of his job, grumpy Jack and newly empowered Norma show their kids that parents who harness get-up-and-go are happier parents, with happier families.

“Roseanne Connor”THE SHOW: ROSEANNE

The Scenario: Perennially strapped Roseanne Connor struggles to stay afl oat amid dead-end jobs, mounting bills, motherhood, and a frequently strained

marriage. Completing the realistic depiction of working-class family life: ugly sofa afghan and normal-sized women. The Scene: When tomboy Darlene goes into a funk and emerges as a moody teen wearing goth getups for an entire season, mom Roseanne struggles with, but eventually accepts, the change, which includes art school aspirations and vegetarianism.The Lesson: Never one to beat around the bush, Roseanne showed her kids that the best remedy in tough times is a sense of humor.

“Atticus Finch”THE FILM: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

The Scenario: Raising son Jem and daughter Scott, widowed father Atticus, a lawyer, takes on a case he is certain to lose in the racist South.The Scene: When a jury fi nds Atticus’s innocent client guilty after he’s been proven innocent, Jem and Scout see their father in a new light.The Lesson: Look here, kids—nobility wears a white linen suit. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your kids is the right thing, even when it’s unpopular and everyone is against you.

“Eric and Tami Taylor”THE SHOW: FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

The Scenario: Football coach Eric Taylor and his guidance-counselor-turned-principal wife Tami (mom and dad to teen daughter Julie) struggle with life’s ups and downs in drama-fi lled Dylan.The Scene: When Julie starts rebelling, eventually fi nding trouble with her new friend Tyra, the Taylors give her time to think about her actions—in the slammer. Instead of panicking, they communicate, compromise, and dole out some real-life consequences.The Lesson: Although they don’t always see eye-to-eye, fair-fi ghting Eric and Tami always present a united front—even when, behind the scenes, they’re completely panicked just like the rest of us.

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Are you looking for new ways to sneak in some quality time with your family? Maybe even learn something new while you’re at it? Start off the new year by helping your kids fi nd some new hobbies through the Grand Theatre’s Arts Education program. Their visual and performance art classes are designed for a wide range of ages and interests, and there are sessions available for kids as young as three months. “I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to get some exposure at a young age,” says Elizabeth Sayre, Arts Education C o o r d i n a t o r for the Grand. Sayre, a musician, musicologist, and arts administrator from Philadelphia, relocated to Tracy and began working with the Grand in July 2012. In these few months, Sayre has the program grow and aims to build in more classes for younger kids. Some of the Grand’s current offerings include “Toddler and Me Art,” a four-week Saturday morning course that gives parents and toddlers a chance to experiment with painting, drawing, sculpture, and collage before the little ones even have walking and talking down. There are also dance classes for children as young as two up to teenagers (plus adult classes, of course)--some of the most

popular are the combo courses in which instructors teach both tap and ballet and the Polynesian dance classes. “Every Tuesday afternoon we can hear little tap shoes in our lobby,” says Sayre. If it’s acting that piques your kids’ interests, there are also drama classes for a wide range of ages, including a pre-acting class called “Creative Dramatics” that teaches acting through theater and improv

games. There will also be one-day workshops on March 16 focused on Shakespeare and breaking the bard’s work down for different age groups. Students aged 12 to 18 can learn to understand and interpret dialogue from his famous, though occasionally diffi cult to comprehend, plays. For younger students, there will be a session based on the songs from Shakespeare’s plays. Sayre and her staff have also added seminars April 1-5 to coincide with Tracy Unifi ed’s spring break, so students can hone their artistic skills during the school break. Drama students can

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BOOKS ON FILM The Harry Potter and Twilight series dominated bookstores and box offi ces alike. Even kids who weren’t so keen on reading were hooked by the story about The Boy Who Lived, or staked their claims as members of Team Edward or Team Jacob. Both of these series have reached their bittersweet

ends, but Hollywood continues its quest to bring books to the silver screen, and 2013 is going to be a big year for adaptations—from literary classics to new young adult fi ction fi ghting to fi ll the Harry Potter/Twilight void, here are a few upcoming releases and the books that inspired them.

CITY OF BONESBased on The Mortal Instruments seriesby Cassandra Clare (Teen)

The fi rst installment of this young adult series, “City of Bones”, was published in 2007 amid some controversy about Clare’s fanfi ction-writing past and accusations of plagiarism. Five years and fi ve books later, however, Clare has proven herself to be a force to be reckoned with in YA literature and these popular books (you’ve probably already seen them at Barnes and Noble) are getting the silver screen treatment, with big names like Lily Collins (Mirror Mirror and The Blind Side), Lena Heady (300, Game of Thrones), and Jonathon Rhys Meyers (August Rush, The Tudors) bringing Clare’s characters to life. The brooding bad boy love interest, superpowered heroine, and supernatural characters (yes, there are even werewolves and vampires) should appeal to Twilight fans looking for a new fi ctional fi x. Movie Release: August 2013

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ROMEO AND JULIETBased on the play by William Shakespeare (Teen)

Shakespeare’s tragic tale of star-crossed love has been around for hundreds of years and been adapted for fi lm and TV almost as many times. This latest adaptation, featuring big-screen heavy hitters like Paul Giamatti and Hailee Steinfeld of True Grit fame, will be a return to the classic literature, nothing like Baz Luhrmann’s fl ashy 1996 version. Though Shakespeare’s writing is a bit complex for anyone who hasn’t reached high school yet, the story is familiar enough that your teens should be able to follow, plus Romeo and Juliet is widely regarded as his easiest to read work. If you’re going to be able to talk your kids into reading Shakespeare, this is the place to start. Movie Release: February 2013

OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFULBased on The WonderfulWizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum (Elementary School & Older)

Sam Raimi’s prequel to The Wizard of Oz is the latest in a long line of adaptations, and features James Franco as the Wizard and Mila Kunis as the dreaded Wicked Witch of the West. However, not everyone may realize that Frank L. Baum’s classic stories about the adventures of the inhabitants of Oz have been around for 113 years. Baum himself wrote thirteen sequels, and after his death, other authors have contributed over twenty-fi ve more volumes to the series. If your kids are looking for a new series to occupy their time, the Oz books will keep them busy for a long, long time. Movie Release: March 2013

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The second installment of three high-profi le move and book franchises are hitting theaters this year, so if you haven’t already read or seen the fi rst, you might want to catch up before they’re released.

PERCY JACKSON: Sea of MonstersFans of the Percy Jackson books and movies have had to wait three years, but the second movie is fi nally being released. If you missed out on the The Lightning Thief, the fi rst in the series, these stories bring Greek mythology into modern times and follow Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon as they face friends and foes straight from the old Greek epics. For Sea of Monsters, Logan Lerman reprises his role as Percy Jackson and is re-joined by Brandon T. Jackson as his satyr sidekick Grover and Alexandra Daddario, his tough-as-nails love interest Annabeth. Even Sean Bean is back as Zeus—the most notable newcomer is Firefl y and Castle star Nathan Fillion as Hermes. Sea of Monsters will be out this August, so you have a few months to play catch up.

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EPICBased on The Leaf Men by William Joyce (Primary)Turning a forty-page book into a full-length feature may seem like a big job, but Joyce’s lavishly illustrated story has been carefully expanded for this good vs evil fairytale. The eclectic cast lending their voices to this animated picture is intriguing, with Steven Tyler, Beyonce Knowles, Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables, Mean Girls), and Christoph Waltz (Water for Elephants, D j a n g o U n c h a i n e d ) rounding out the list. This would make a great bedtime read with your little ones, and though the fi lm will add new plot twists and characters, it could be a great fi rst lesson that books and their movies don’t always match. Movie Release: May 2013

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ENDER’S GAMEBased on the novel by Orson Scott Card (Middle School and Older)There have been murmurs of his beloved sci-fi story being turned into a movie for years, but fi nally, after plenty of delays and studio changes, Ender’s Game is slated for a 2013 release. Card’s novel begins seventy years after a brutal alien war and pits the brightest kids against each other in training to lead the next attack against the Earth’s bug-like enemies. The movie promises to stay true to this vision and include some backstory from parallel novel Ender’s Shadow. The cast is fi lled with big names and Oscar nominees, including Harrison Ford and Ben Kingsley (who need no introductions), Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine, Zombieland), and Viola Davis (The Help). If your kids prefer action and space battles to supernatural romance, this is a great series to start—and, with eleven novels in Ender’s universe, they’ll have plenty to read. Movie Release: November 2013

CATCHING FIRE: The Hunger Games (part two of trilogy)

The Hunger Games books have been a huge hit with teens and adults alike, thanks to the mix of teen angst and romance with a horrifi c dystopian setting and very grown-up themes like the dangers of political complacency. The second book picks up directly after the fi rst’s bittersweet ending and delves deeper into the post-apocalyptic society that Katniss and company struggle against. The core cast is returning for Catching Fire, with the addition of Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Head Gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee and Jena Malone as Johanna Mason. The fast-paced action and dynamic world Suzanne Collins has created make for a fast read, and your kids could probably fi nish the entire trilogy before this fi lm’s November release—if they can pry the books out of your hands, anyway.

THE HOBBIT: The Desolation of SmaugThe Hobbit was published in 1937 and has been a staple of childhood reading ever since. Generations have grown up reading this tale of Bilbo Baggins and the entourage of dwarves that bring him from his safe home to the wilds of the world. Following the runaway success of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings fi lms, The Hobbit has also, for the fi rst time, been adapted for the silver screen. The announcement that this book would be broken into three movies was surprising as The Hobbit is not nearly as long as the Lord of the Rings series, but Jackson has argued that stretching this story into a trilogy will allow greater depth and backstory on the characters and motivations. Fans can decide for themselves if the extra screen time is worthwhile—the second movie comes out in December, so there’s plenty of time to read or re-read the book and see where the movie departs from Tolkien’s original story.

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ITINERARY 1: THE NORTH SHOREEden on the Garden Island, the North Shore is hammock country—an otherworldly out-post known for its unhurried surf alcoves, golden beaches, and rustic wilds marked by spidery trees, spiny overgrowth, and shim-mering jewel-toned seas. Not many places this idyllic (at dusk, the backdrop recalls co-lonial Southeast Asia) can also claim hippie cred, but that’s the charm.

STAY: If seclusion is what you’re after, you’ll get what’s advertised at Bird Song Cottage (not to mention a rousing chorus of chirps at 6 a.m. and a brilliant way to economize with a kitchen for cooking). And that outdoor shower? Very Balinese. kauaibirdsongcot-tage.com

SHOESTRING: Ride the waves at Hanalei Beach, gorge on gargantuan produce, and sip world-famous smoothies at Banana Joe’s Fruit Stand. Spot monk seals from the Kilauea Point Light-house, snorkel at Secret Beach (the “secret” is out, by the way; go early and escape around 11 a.m.), and take in the sunset from the grassy knoll to the right of the Princev-ille at Hanalei hotel. Lastly, count your bless-ings at the Wai’oli Hui’ia Church and Mission House.

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SPLURGE: Shop and dine in Hanalei. Stand in line at Wishing Well Shave Ice (look for the colorful van and the beach bums) and order minty mojitos at Barracuda. Hop a catamaran headed for the Na Pali Coast (the best are not usually advertised, so ask a local for the most reputable) or pilot a kayak to this rugged coastline to explore otherwise inaccessible sea caves.

SSSH: Queen’s Bath, a large lava-rock-protected swimming hole, is a Kauai can’t miss—and you will if you’re not paying attention. Located in Princev-ille (at the end of Punahele Rd.), the trails of locals will lead the way.

ITINIERARY 2: THE EASTSIDEEven Kauai’s centrally located “Coconut Coast” hub is low-key. By urban-dwell-ing standards the traffi c is next to noth-ing, but to locals, it may as well by 5 p.m. on the Bay Bridge. This stretch boasts plenty of economical lodgings, plus bus-tling shorelines and shops.

STAY: Although the Eastside’s most famous resort—the iconic Coco Palms (of Blue Hawaii fame)—is now shuttered, Kauai Sands Hotel in Wailua offers a similar throwback vibe and a better beachfront address. kauaisandshotel.com

SHOESTRING: Tear into a juicy cheeseburger at Duane’s Ono Char-Burger. Paddleboard the Wailua River, hike the trail to the

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SPLURGE:Spring for fresh sushi at Kintaro and a join an off-road caravan to big-screen Kauai, a surprisingly good behind-the-scenes fi lm tour. (Look out for Pirates of the Caribbean.)

SSSH: Whoa, who invited the monks? It’s an improbable fi nd, but Kauai’s Hindu Mon-astery is absolutely magical. Occupying 458 acres, this spiritual center boasts gorgeous temples and lush, upland rain-forest. (No one knows it’s here, either.)


ITINERARY 3:THE SOUTH SHOREOffering the island’s big-gest dose of “resort” vibe, the South Shore is heavy with aromatics and bloom-ing exotics, and claims the most luxury hotels, all with majestic views of azure seas just steps away.

STAY: Six words—The Grand Hy-att Kauai Resort & Spa. Ex-pect jaw-dropping panora-mas and authenticity on a grand scale (think Gilligan’s Island imagined by Richard Branson). Its luau is pretty killer, too. kauai.hyatt.com

SHOESTRING: Take a senses-awaken-ing tour of the National Tropical Botanical Garden,

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SPLURGE:A three-tank scuba dive to Ni’ihau is tops, and an eve-ning of jazz and cocktails at the Grand Hyatt Steven-son’s Library Lounge is a favorite of the stogie and cognac set.

SSSH: It you miss the Samoan fi re show at the Grand Hy-att Kauai Luau, catch the Polynesian Dance Show, a no-cost mini version at the Po‘ipu Shopping Center, where you can also pick up a handcrafted grass skirt to take home.

ITINERARY 4: THE WESTSIDEKauai’s Westside remains under the radar (and unap-preciated) for its rugged, frontier-like appearance. But what this earthy region lacks in fertile landscape it makes up for in an expanse of ecological freedom that you won’t fi nd anywhere else on Kauai. Oh, and those pink-painted sunsets…

STAY: Nestled smack dab in the middle of a palm-fringed co-conut grove, Waimea Plan-tation Cottages embody the spirit of colonial Ha-

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SHOESTRING: Stroll along the sands of Kekaha, hit the area’s de-serted plantation-era towns, watch the southern hori-zon expand from massive Waimea Canyon, and back-pack to the Alaka’i Swamp.

SPLURGE: All hail the open-air chopper tour! Make no mistake—wind whipping through your hair and mist caressing your face is the best way to ex-

perience Kauai. Or, if you’ve got the guts (and the bucks), take an ultralight fl ying les-son at Salt Pond Beach Park. One lesson zips you around the island.

SECRET: The artist’s colony of Hana-pepe—Kauai’s answer to the “Old West”—is truly unique. At the Hanapepe Art Walk, a Friday night staple, a slew of art galleries open up their wooded storefronts while locals serve shaved ice from makeshift stands. Thing really get cooking when the food trucks roll up with heaps of fresh fi sh tacos.

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Cinematic Treasures: Back to the Future Parts I-IIIJanuary 11 & 12, Tracy

Anyone who grew up in the 80s probably wanted their

first car to be a Delorean thanks to the Back to the Future

trilogy. The Grand Theatre is showing all three films over

the span of two nights, so you and your young ones can

experience this classic together on the big screen. Times

vary. $4. The Grand Theatre and Center for the Arts. 715

Central Ave, Tracy, (209)831-6858, atthegrand.org

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Free Admission Dayat The Haggin Museum January 5, Stockton

Every first Saturday of the month, The Haggin Museum offer guests

free admission to a day filled with art and exhibits. This is a perfect

afternoon getaway that both families and couples can enjoy. Guests must

arrive between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. to receive free admission offer. 12

p.m. Free. The Haggin Museum, 1201 N. Pershing Ave., (209) 940-6300,

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Monster X TourJanuary 11-12, Stockton

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the Monster X Tour is the perfect event for you! There will be tons of heart

pounding action including racing, freestyle riding, and wheelie contests

during the two-day extravaganza. Fans will also be able to see the trucks

first hand and meet the drivers who are the ones behind the wheel of

these monster machines during the autograph pit party. 7:30 p.m. Ticket

prices vary from $25 - $40. Stockton Arena, 248 West Fremont St.,

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Get Fit Lincoln CenterJanuary 12, Stockton

“Get in shape” tops the list of most popular New Year’s resolutions,

and who couldn’t use a little extra motivation in jumpstarting their

goal to live healthier in 2013? Lincoln Center’s second annual Get

Fit health fair includes a mile walk to get you started, plus plenty

of goodies and discounts at fitness-focused shops and a t-shirt for

anyone who buys a ticket. There will be kids’ activities, too, so the

whole family can enjoy the festivities. 9 a.m. – noon, $10. Lincoln

Center, Stockton, (209) 477-4868, lincolncentershops.com

Harlem Globetrotters 2013 “You Write The Rules” World Tour January 17, Stockton

The Harlem Globetrotters will be bringing their basketball skills and

tricks to the Stockton Arena this January. Fans will have a once in

a lifetime chance to step onto the court before the show begins

and practice their best basketball moves with the Globetrotters

themselves. There will also be autograph sessions, photos, and

of course the entertaining Globetrotter show itself. This is not

something basketball fans will want to miss! 7 p.m. Ticket prices

vary from $19.50 - $86.50. Stockton Arena, 248 West Fremont St.,

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WWE Smackdown World TourJanuary 19, Stockton

Attention all wrestling fans and enthusiasts, WWE will be

returning to Stockton for the first time in almost two years this

January with the WWE Smackdown World Tour. Fans will be

able to witness WWE first hand with appearances by The Big

Show, “The Viper” Randy Orton, WWE Divas, and more! Don’t

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WoW Science Museum Presents: Insect FestJanuary 26, Lodi

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you will, too. $6 for adults, $4 for students. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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WWE Smackdown World TourJanuary 19, Stockton

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Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog ExperienceJanuary 27, Stockton

Have you always wanted to witness first-hand jaw dropping stunts,

big air action, dancing dogs, and more? Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog

Experience is the place you will want to be then! The unforgettable

live show will feature captivating antics and stunts from dogs.

Audience members will not only be watching, but will become

an interactive part of the experience. First showing at 2 p.m.

and second showing at 7 p.m. $22.50. Bob Hope Theatre,

242 E. Main St., (209) 373-1400, stocktonlive.com

Disney on Ice Presents – Dare To DreamFebruary 7-10, Stockton

Do you love ice-skating and Disney movies? If you exclaimed yes,

you won’t want to miss out on Disney on Ice Presents – Dare

To Dream. All of your favorite Disney princesses will be making

appearance in the ice show such as Rapunzel, Princess Tiana,

and Cinderella. This four-day ice skating extravaganza is perfect

for families and children of all ages, especially for those who love

Disney. Grab your tickets now! Show times vary. Ticket prices vary

from $19 - $67. Stockton Arena, 248 W. Fremont St., (209) 373-1400,

stocktonlive.com

Stockton Thunder vs. San Francisco February 16, Stockton

Bundle up and get ready to watch Stockton’s very own hockey team

take on Bay Area rivals the San Francisco Bulls. Be sure to get there

early, as the first thousand Thunder fans will receive a red, white,

and blue cap. 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Stockton Arena, 248 W.

Fremont St., (209) 373-1400, stocktonlive.com

Ripon’s 51st Almond FestivalFebruary 22-24, Ripon

For fifty-one years the city of Ripon has celebrated its top crop

with the Almond Blossom Festival. This year’s shindig will include

annual favorites like the queen coronation, spaghetti dinner, fun run,

and plenty of food, craft, and activity booths for the whole family.

Event times vary. Free. Events held in various locations in Ripon.

riponchamber.org/almondblossomfestival.php, [email protected]

Carrie UnderwoodFebruary 26, Stockton

American Idol alum Carrie Underwood brings “The Blown Away”

tour to Stockton. Fans of her catchy country style will love her set list

filled with new and old material, and see the woman who impressed

even Simon Cowell live and in person. 6: 30 p.m. Ticket prices vary

from $43.50 - $63.50. Stockton Arena, 248 W. Fremont St., (209) 373-

1400, stocktonlive.com

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