Friday, Jul. 25, 2008

The Arts In Brief

Riverbank hatches 'Birdie' plan

Riverbank Community Theater is staging the upbeat 1950s rock musical "Bye Bye Birdie" from Aug. 1-10 at the Del Rio Theater. The show follows an Elvis Presley-like singer about to go overseas in the Army. As a publicity stunt, his handlers hold a contest to give him one last kiss from a fan. Songs include "Put on a Happy Face" and "Kids." Tickets are $8-$14; 480-2601.

Gallo group discounts

The Gallo Center for the Arts is offering ticket discounts to groups of 15 or more for the 2008-09 season. Performances this year include Bernadette Peters (Aug. 22), Jakob Dylan (Aug. 22), the musical "Chicago" (Aug. 29-Sept. 1), Crystal Gayle and Collin Raye (Sept. 12), Linda Ronstadt (Nov. 1), Kenny Loggins (Nov. 2) and the dance musical "Movin' Out" (Jan. 23-25). For group discounts, call Rachel Sutis at 338-5022.

Movie poster show

The McHenry Museum will display more than 40 movie posters from the 1930s to the 1970s in the exhibition "Hollywood Memories: The Art of the Movie Poster" Aug. 12-Sept. 30. Films represented include "Casablanca," "Topper," "The Band Wagon," "Flying Down to Rio," "Funny Girl," "Silk Stockings," "Some Like it Hot" and "Ziegfeld Follies." The show is sponsored by the Modesto Art Museum, a traveling museum with no permanent home. The McHenry Museum is at 1402 I St. Call 577-5235 or visit www.modestoartmuseum.org.