Whether it's challenging the audience with the sweeping sounds of the majestic grand opera or scaling down the approach while still retaining the melodic attraction with its various light opera presentations, the Stockton Opera always maintains an impressive level of showmanship and professionalism that has won over audience after audience. For the latest information on upcoming productions, entertainment and special events, make sure to regularly check its website.
To take a tour of the Historic Bob Hope Theatre is to travel back to experience one of Stockton's most iconic sites. Originally opened in 1930 as the Fox, the venue attracted quite a lot of attention (as well as patrons) for staging some of the most spectacular productions ever seen. The theater was also noted for its 2,170-seat capacity. The theater was renovated in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The three Wurlitzer pipe organs are still located in the loft, and one is used to regale audiences every second Friday of the month before a showing of a classic film. Tours of this incredible building are available by appointment.
Replay Records more than lives up to its name. Stockton's favorite record shop harks back to a time before iPods and computer downloads and instead, people enjoyed their music by purchasing records and cassettes. The store maintains an impressive inventory of classic vinyl record albums, hard-to-find cassette tapes as well as used CDs, DVDs, and memorabilia like posters and collectible items. So if you're in the mood to hear the unmistakeable sound of vintage vinyl as it spins on your turntable, the experts at Replay Records can help you name that tune!
If you feel like you want to explore as much of nature and wildlife as you can but are limited by time, then make a trip to the Micke Grove Zoo. This impressive facility houses creatures from all over the globe that include such popular residents as monkeys, iguanas and a stunning collection of exotic birds and equally interesting amphibians. In addition to offering a great environment to walk around and view the animals in their natural habitats, the zoo also features various seasonal events as well as a variety of educational programs.