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Still haven’t hit Rockin’ Holidays? Time for that and more festive fun in Modesto

By Pat Clark
People sit for pictures with Rockin’ Santa at Rockin’ Holidays at Tenth Street Plaza in Modesto, Calif., Saturday, December 3, 2016.
People sit for pictures with Rockin’ Santa at Rockin’ Holidays at Tenth Street Plaza in Modesto, Calif., Saturday, December 3, 2016. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

Rockin’ Holidays

There’s still time to get revved up for Christmas in downtown Modesto at the Rockin’ Holidays celebrations. Check out the huge pixel light tree, the Rockin’ North Pole complete with falling “snow” and live music through Saturday. Santa and his elves will be there for pictures, too, at the retro- and rock-themed events. On Friday, Dec. 21, the Beyer High School Band will perform; on Saturday, Dec. 22, it will be the BluesBox Bayou Band.

WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 21-22

WHERE: Tenth Street Plaza, downtown Modesto

ADMISSION: Free

ONLINE: www.facebook.com/rockinholiday

“A Scene from “The Polar Express,” distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.” PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.
“A Scene from “The Polar Express,” distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.” PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION. Warner Bros. Picture

Christmas movies

The State Theatre is showing holiday film favorites through Christmas Eve. See “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21-22; “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on Friday, Dec. 21; “A Christmas Story” and “Miracle on 34th Street” on Saturday, Dec. 22; “The Polar Express,” “Christmas in Connecticut and “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Sunday, Dec. 23; and “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Elf” on Monday, Dec. 24.

WHEN: Various times; see website below

WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto

TICKETS: $5-$8

ONLINE: www.thestate.org

Paul Henry, Stefani Potter, Kelly Ann Dunn, Lucas Michael Chandler in SRT’s “Holiday Jukebox.”
Paul Henry, Stefani Potter, Kelly Ann Dunn, Lucas Michael Chandler in SRT’s “Holiday Jukebox.” Rich Miller Photography

“Holiday Jukebox”

This marks the final weekend for Sierra Repertory Theatre’s festive “Holiday Jukebox,” a variety show written for SRT. The musical promises plenty of holiday schmaltz, hearkening to a time when families crowded on couches to watch TV Christmas specials featuring singing stars performing songs and skits.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; through Sunday, Dec. 23

WHERE: East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way

TICKETS: $32-$47

ONLINE: www.SierraRep.org

“Home for the Holidays”

The Central California Art Association’s annual “Home for the Holidays” exhibit and sale closes Friday, Dec. 21, at the Mistlin Gallery. The CCAA member show features works by regional artists in all varieties, perfect for holiday giving.

WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. through Friday Dec. 21

WHERE: Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J St., Modesto

ADMISSION: Free

CALL: 209-529-3369

Volunteer Brolin Davidof gives out toys Friday afternoon (12-23-16) at the Modesto Gospel Mission’s Happy Birthday Jesus party in Modesto, Calif.
Volunteer Brolin Davidof gives out toys Friday afternoon (12-23-16) at the Modesto Gospel Mission’s Happy Birthday Jesus party in Modesto, Calif. Joan Barnett Lee jlee@modbee.com

Happy Birthday Jesus Party

The Modesto Gospel Mission will celebrate Christmas on Monday with its annual Happy Birthday Jesus Party. Get involved by donating food, money or gifts – or by volunteering during the event. The mission will serve 2,000 homeless men, women, boys and girls a Christmas dinner, offer a gift giveaway and more. New, unwrapped gifts for people of all ages can be taken to the mission by Saturday, Dec. 22. Find out how to volunteer by calling the number below.

WHEN: Drop off items Saturday, Dec. 22; party is noon, Monday, Dec. 24

WHERE: Modesto Gospel Mission, 1400 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto.

CALL: 209-529-8259

This story was originally published December 18, 2018 at 1:47 PM.

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