Winter ice and snow in Modesto region? Yes, it’s part of the week’s top 5 attractions
Hit the rink
Modesto on Ice, now open for its fourth season, continues its winter events and activities for families in downtown Modesto. Besides having open ice sessions daily, skating lessons and ice hockey times, the rink can be booked for birthday parties and private events. The rink will be open daily for skaters through Jan. 21 this year.
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. most Fridays and Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. most Sundays.
WHERE: Corner of 11th and K streets, Modesto
TICKETS: $12 for children up to age 12, $15 for those ages 13 and over; includes skate rentals
ONLINE: www.modestoonice.com
“Give Us Music”
The Notre Dame Glee Club brings its concert “Give Us Music” to the Gallo Center. The group is in its 104th year and presents its signature a cappella blend of classical and popular music. The program will include Renaissance motets, lieder by Felix Mendelssohn, contemporary settings, with folk songs, spirituals, close harmony and songs of Notre Dame.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $15
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Broadway Dreams
See the showcase finale of the Gallo Center’s partnership with the Broadway Dreams Foundation, a weeklong performance training that connected entertainment industry professionals with aspiring young artists. The show, “The Hits Reimagined,” will feature regional students who will sing, dance and act alongside the professionals who taught them, including Morgan James, a graduate of Johansen High School who has gone on to a successful Broadway and recording career. An event follows where you can mingle with the cast and teaching artists.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5 show; 8:30 p.m. VIP after show party
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $15-$35 show, $25 VIP after show party
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
“Like Water for Chocolate”
The State Theatre will screen the 1992 film “Like Water for Chocolate.” Based on the best-selling novel by Laura Esquival, the romantic fable follows a young woman, Tita, who discovers that her cooking may have taken on magical powers. When a young man marries her sister instead of her, Tita’s sadness seems to affect her cooking. Anyone who eats it feels her heartbreak.
WHEN: 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $8
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
Winter fun
There’s still just a little time left to enjoy the Holidays on the Farm at Dell’Osso Family Farm in Lathrop. Filled with family friendly activities, there’s a Snow Mountain set up for snow tubing, along with ice skating, the Dell’Osso Express Train, zip lines and more.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. through Saturday Jan. 5
WHERE: 26 W. Stewart Road, Lathrop
ADMISSION: Free to enter, activity prices vary
ONLINE: holidaysonthefarm.com
This story was originally published December 31, 2018 at 1:14 PM.