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Love fun, music, festivals? Find them in Lodi
By Deanne Lowenstein Lodi may not be known for its grand concerts or huge events, but that doesn’t mean the local area is lacking in that department. There are a variety of local hot spots that offer live music and entertainment, plus numerous festivals throughout the year. One familiar venue is getting a whole new look. The downtown building that once housed the nightclub Legends, will now become Movie City. Much of the popular Hollywood memorabilia that was featured in the previous business will remain in Movie City. Items like Leonard Nimoy’s “Star Trek” uniform and a karate suit used by Elvis Presley will watch over visitors while they eat. Owner John DeNigris describes Movie City as “a great American restaurant” that will serve familiar meals like ribs, steak sandwiches and burgers. One special feature is the antique bronze revolving door recovered from a demolished Chicago building. Movie City is located at 27 W. Elm St., and is expected to hold its grand opening in May 2003. Here is where you can find live music in the Lodi area:Back Bay — 100 N. Cherokee Lane, 334-3565. Piano music. Casablanca — 20 W. Elm St., 339-9825. Piano music. Garry’s Lounge — 13 S. School St., 333-9794. Live music and dancing. Golden Acorn Restaurant — 809 Crystal Way, Galt, 745-2330. Dixieland jazz. Hutchins Street Square — 125 N. Hutchins St.,, 367-5442. • Nighttime Live: Jazz concert throughout January, February and March. • Under the Columns: Features blues, folk, country and jazz music on the second Saturday of the month from June to September. • Moonlight Swing: World War II living history band performs in June. Jessie’s Grove Winery — 1973 W. Turner Road, 368-0880. Blues & barbecue, second Saturday of the month, April to September. Art, live music and wine tasting. Kiley’s Dinner Theater — 1030 S. Hutchins St., 366-2100. Offers comedy, musical groups and theater. Dinner and dessert also available. Round House Tavern — 104 E. Lodi Ave.,, 333-6060. Live classic rock music. Wine & Roses — 2505 W. Turner Road, 334-6988. Piano music. Woodbridge Feed and Fuel — 18939 N. Lower Sacramento Road, 369-0266. Saloon-style restaurant featuring live bands, drinks and dinner. The DeltaHotel Del Rio — 209 2nd St. (Highway 160), Isleton. (916) 777-6033. Mossdale Marina — 73 W. Stewart Road, Lathrop, 982-0512. Live blues music. Riverboat II — 106 Brannen Island Road, Isleton, (916) 777-4884. Live music 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 to 6 p.m. Sundays. Cover charge. FoothillsJackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel — 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. (800) 822-WINN. Dalton Town Hall features various big-name artists from country to rock. Festivals in Lodi and surrounding areasJuneCrawdad Festival — June 13-15 in Isleton, (916) 777-5880. Cajun crustacean event, including live music, entertainment and crawdads. Food vendors, crafts, art and games. Lockeford Chamber Wine Show — Annual celebration hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Obon Festival — June 28-29, Buddhist Church of Lodi, 368-5589. Japanese food, music, Taiko drums and more. Sausage & Wine Festival — June 7-8, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 367-1374. Live entertainment, wine tasting, children’s carnival, crafts and lots of sausage. Downtown Farmers Market and Festival — Every Thursday from June 12 to Sept. 25 in downtown Lodi. Farmers market featuring fresh vegetables, fruits and other items, including crafts, all sold from booths lining the streets of historic downtown Lodi. 369-8052, or visit the downtown Lodi Web site. JulyCelebrate America — July 3, Hutchins Street Square’s west lawn, 125 S. Hutchins St. Annual pre-Independence Day event in which locals pay homage to their country. For more information, call the Hutchins Street Square box office, 339-8119 or 367-5442. Galt Festival — July 3-6, Chabolla Avenue and Chabolla Community Center. Includes live entertainment, rides, parade and fireworks. Oooh! Aahhh! Festival — July 4, Lodi Lake, 368-4626. Lodi’s annual picnic and fireworks celebration. Garlic Festival — July 27-29, Gilroy, (408) 842-6436. AugustCalifornia Dry Bean Festival — Aug. 2-3, Tracy, 835-2131. Two-day event with emphasis on beans. Children’s area, car show, motorcycle show, arts and crafts, food, plus the bean-tasting pavilion and chili cook-off. SeptemberLodi Grape Festival and Harvest Fair — Sept. 18 to 21, Grape Festival Grounds, Lodi. This year’s theme is “California Dreamin.’” For more information, contact the Grape Festival office at 369-2771, or visit the Grape Festival Web site. Master Gardener Fall Festival — Sept. 14, Angels Camp, 754-6477. Features food, educational seminars, crafts and live entertainment. Salmon Festival and All Nations Pow Wow — Sept. 28, Lodi Lake, 333-6890. Exhibits, barbecue, food vendors, arts, crafts, entertainment and ceremonial dance. Senior Follies — Sept. 28 at Hutchins Street Square. Features local seniors displaying their talents in a Broadway-like revue. 339-8119 or 367-5442. OctoberLodi Street Faire — Oct. 5, downtown Lodi, 368-8992. Held along the streets of downtown Lodi, this all-day event features antique and craft dealers from all over Northern California along with many food booths. NovemberSandhill Crane Festival — Nov. 7-9 at Hutchins Street Square, Lodi. 367-7840. Nature tours, wildlife demos, music, dance, birds of prey, workshops, art show, storytelling and hands-on exhibits. DecemberParade of Lights — date to be announced, 369-8052. Lodi’s Christmas parade featuring numerous lighted floats that wind their way through the historic downtown Lodi. April 2004Cherry Blossom Festival — first weekend in April at Micke Grove Regional Park, Lodi, 331-2050. Features Japanese culture food, arts and crafts, dance and music. May 2004Lodi Street Faire — First Sunday in May, 368-8992. Held along the streets of downtown Lodi, this all-day event features antique and craft dealers from all over Northern California along with many food booths. Vines to Wine — mid-May, 368-4793. Annual celebration marking the importance of wine to the Lodi area economy and lifestyle sponsored by the Lodi Appellation Winery Association. Art on the Square — Mid-May at Hutchins Street Square, Lodi, 367-5442. Local artists display their creativity among food, music and fun. Strawberry Festival — Mid-May in Galt, 744-2199. Arts and crafts, strawberry products, Strawberry Festival Fun Run and live entertainment. Sacramento Dixieland Jazz Jubilee — (916) 372-5277. Regional and national jazz musicians convene at this annual event. |
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