City of Stockton News Release

Connie Cochran
Public Information Officer

(209) 937-8827
connie.cochran@ci.stockton.ca.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Friday, August 14, 2009

Stockton Arts Commission Arts Awards Celebration

(Stockton, CA) - The Stockton Arts Commission will hold the 32nd Annual Arts Awards Celebration, Friday, September 11, 2009, 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., at the Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium.

The annual celebration is to honor those who have made a significant contribution to the arts. This year’s award recipients include: Nick Elliott, STAR Award; David and Tasha Stadtner, Patron Award; Val Acoba and Beverly Dierking, Outstanding Achievement in Arts Education; Frank Wiens and Max Simoncic, Outstanding Achievement in Music; Coraleta Rogers, Outstanding Achievement in the Performing Arts; and Steve Pereira, Outstanding Achievement in Visual Arts. The Mayor’s Award will be presented to the Friends of the Fox/Bob Hope Theatre and the Career Achievement Award will honor the Dave Brubeck family.

Tickets for the event are $35 per person and are on sale now. Tickets may be purchased by credit card at the City of Stockton Community Services Department (formerly, Parks and Recreation), 6 E. Lindsay St. Wine tasting, food catered by local restaurants and entertainment by some of the community’s finest artists will also highlight the evening.

For additional information, please contact the Stockton Arts Commission at (209) 937-8958 or email gina.delucchi@ci.stockton.ca.us.
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