Tuesday, November 18, 2008

last updated: August 28, 2008 02:04:01 PM

MUSE SHOWS PAINTINGS, GLASSWORK

The Chartreuse Muse Gallery and Art School in Modesto is featuring the expressionist paintings of Valrie Jensen, contemporary painting by Christian Hali and glasswork by Mira Woodworth from Sept. 1 through Oct. 18.

The opening reception is 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 6. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

The Chartreuse Muse is at 918 10th St.; 522-0935.

TWO TO TEACH TANGO

Tango master Hugo (Gato) Valdez, who danced in the films "Evita" and "Tango Lesson," and his partner Andrea Monti will dance and teach in Modesto next month.

• On Sept. 5, they will perform at 10 p.m. in a milonga (dance party) at Jacob's Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry Ave.
  An introductory class is at 7:30 p.m. and social dance is at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for the lesson, $5 just to dance or watch.
• On Sept. 6, they will lead workshops at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian Ave.
  A class for all skill levels is at 11 a.m., followed by intermediate classes at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
• On Sept. 8, they will teach Argentine waltz at Jacob's at 8 p.m.

For more information, contact Mary at 522-1571 or mary.menz@sbcglobal.net.

SENIOR DIVAS

Modesto's most outrageous senior vocal group, the Senior Divas, performs songs of the 1930s and '40s on Sept. 6.

The concert is at 2 p.m. at the Modesto Junior College Recital Hall, 435 College Ave. Performers Marilyn Borden (of sister act Teensy and Weensy on the "I Love Lucy" show), Shirley Hausner and Elsie Merenda aim to show that retirement and rocking chairs don't have to go together.

The women will be accompanied by the JBJ Trio, pianist John Wyatt, drummer Barbara Borden and bassist John Ady.

Tickets are $15; 521-7581.

CSUS PROFESSOR IN AWARD-WINNING SPECIAL

California State University, Stanislaus, professor Samuel Regalado is featured in "Roberto Clemente," a public television special about the legendary Major League Baseball Hall of Famer.

The PBS program, which aired nationally in April, received the National Council of La Raza's ALMA Award as the outstanding made-for-television documentary. The Aug. 17 awards program was filmed in Pasadena.

Regalado, an historian recognized for his expertise on the impact of Latin professional baseball players in the United States, is featured in the highlight clip of the awards program that will air on Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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