herlife | in the cityCalendar of EventsNOTE: All calendar events must be received by January 1st for the February issue and adhere to our guidelines.Email kimberly@herlifemagazine.com for guidelines and to submit entries.JaNuary 4Italian Operatic Feast: Previewof Pagliacci & GianniSchicchiLocation: Stockton Golf and Country ClubStockton, CADate: 1/4/12Time: 11:30amDetails: Stockton Women’s Networkpresents Maestro Peter Jeffe as he explores apair of beloved Italian opera, one tragic, onecomic, to be performed in a double bill by theStockton Opera in January. Puccini’s brilliantcomedy, Gianni Schicchi provides brilliantcontrast, with family members bickering overthe will of their recently deceased relative.Networking begins at 11:30 AM at the StocktonGolf and Country Club. Visitwww.stocktonwomensnetwork.org or call 209-472-0359 to register.JaNuary 5Breastfeeding ClassLocation: Lodi Memorial HospitalLodi, CADate: 1/5/12Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pmDetails: Lodi Memorial Hospital offers“Breastfeeding: Getting off to a Great Start,”a one-session class covering the advantages ofbreastfeeding, basic anatomy, the breastfeedingprocess, common problems and solutions.An Additional breastfeeding class for workingmothers is held Tuesday, Jan 17th. Call 339-7520 to register. www.lodihealth.org for moreinformation and other great classes.JaNuary 7Childbirth PreparationLocation: Lodi Memorial HospitalLodi, CADate: 1/7/12Time: 9am – 4:30pmDetails: Lodi Memorial Hospital offers aone-day childbirth-preparation class. Cost is$45 per couple. For more information or toregister call 339-7520.JaNuary 819th Annual PremierBridal EventLocation: University Waterfront Plaza HotelStockton, CADate: 1/8/12Time: 1pm – 5pmDetails: Stockton’s 19th Annual PremierBridal Event. Join us at the UniversityWaterfront Plaza Hotel. Admission is $10.00.To pre-register call 209-475-9161 or visit usat www.bridalevents.info. Arrive early to winthousands of $$$$ in door prizes.JaNuary 125th San JoaquinInternational Film FestivalLocation: Empire Theatre and UOP JanetLeigh Theatre, Stockton, CADateS: 1/12/12-1/15/12Details: The San Joaquin InternationalFilm Festival (SJIFF), the annual flagship festivalof the San Joaquin Society and CaliforniaCentral Valley’s leading festival of cinema,has shown a selection of new, innovative, andaward-winning works from emerging talentsand seasoned artists from around the world.These exhibitions were empowered with educationalprogramming, guest artists, locallymade films, and events for all ages. Contact:sjfilmfes@gmail.com.january 13Stockton Opera GuildPresents: “Gianni Schicchiand Pagliacci”Location: Faye Spanos Concert Hall atUniversity of the Pacific, Stockton, CADates: 1/13/12-1/15/12Times: 7:30pm and 2pmDetails: An Italian operatic feast served asa double bill: A famed love tragedy–Leoncavallo’splay within a play–paired with Puccini’sbrilliant comedy. Music director is PeterJaffe; James Haffner is stage director; MasterChorale under Magen Solomon. Tickets are$35 and $45. Available at the Pacific Box Office946-2474, online at www.go.pacific.edu/tickets and Regalo Bello - Stone Creek VillageShopping Center.january 28Football Cupcake WorkshopLocation: Bakers Boutique Stockton, CADate: 1/28/12Time: 1pm – 2:30pmDetails: Just in time for the Super Bowl.Join us at Bakers Boutique in Stone Creekand learn all the tricks of making an amazing‘Football Cake.’ Kick off your Super Bowlparty the right way - call 209-955-2253.68 <strong>HER</strong><strong>LIFE</strong>MAGAZINE.COM
january 29International WeddingFestivalLocation: Centre Plaza, Modesto, CADate: 1/29/12Time: 11amDetails: The largest bridal show inModesto! Under one roof, you will find rowsand rows of the Valley’s most elite talentfor your special day! Find photographers,DJs, limos, event planners, florist, bakeries,honeymoons, and hundreds of ideas! Winnerwill receive a wedding package valued at morethan $20,000!www.internationalweddingfestival.comSAVE THE DATEAmerican Beauty: TheGrateful DeadLocation: Grand Theatre for the ArtsTracy, CADate: 2/4/12Time: 8pm – 11pmDetails: A trip back to the past as you willrelieve all the sounds of The Grateful Dead.Contact the box office for more information209-831-6858.Stockton Symphony Presents:“Valentine Pops: SteveLippia in Simply Sinatra”Location: Atherton Auditorium at SanJoaquin Delta College, Stockton, CADate: 2/11/12Time: 6pmDetails: Nothing says classy and cool likethe songs of Frank Sinatra. Join crooner SteveLippia for a romantic evening of magical “Ol’Blue Eyes” hits, including “The Way YouLook Tonight,” “I Have Dreamed,” “All theWay.” and “The Best is Yet to Come.” Prepareto be wowed by his youthful charisma,swingin’ stage presence, and sublime vocals.Sponsor: Cortopassi Family Foundation. Fortickets contact 209-951-0196.39th Annual Omega NuCrab FeedLocation: Annunciation School Gym, 1110North Lincoln St., StocktonDate: 2/11/12Time: 6pm - 11pmDetails: Join is for our annual crab feed andstay for our raffle and dancing. Proceeds fromthis event benefit local charities and scholarships.Tickets available at Alpine Nursery,215 E Alpine Ave, or Stage Two in LincolnCenter.Wine and ChocolateWeekend in LodiLocation: Various Lodi WineriesLodi, CADates: 2/11/12 and 2/12/12Time: 11am – 4pmDetails: Travel amongst 40 Lodi WineCountry wineries for a weekend of wine andchocolate delights. Each winery hosts activitiesincluding barrel tasting, blending classes,live entertainment and more! Contact:Shannon@lodiwine.com or 209-365-0621.<strong>HER</strong><strong>LIFE</strong>MAGAZINE.COM 69