Looking for a little magic? We tell you where to find that, more in Modesto region
By Pat Clark
The Illusionists return to the Gallo Center for the Arts.
Tyukodi Laszlo
Gallo Center for the Arts
Tyukodi Laszlo Gallo Center for the Arts
The Illusionists
Direct from Broadway, one of the world’s best-selling magic shows returns to the Gallo Center. “The Illusionists – Live from Broadway” tour has dazzled audiences of all ages with thrilling and sophisticated magic.
WHEN: 5 p.m. Sunday, March 31
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
Keynote speaker for the 25th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration is Michael Eric Dyson, author, preacher, radio host and professor of sociology at Georgetown University. He will present “Dr. King for the 21st Century,” celebrating King’s life and legacy. Students can participate in a discussion with Dyson at 4 p.m. March 30 at the King-Kennedy Memorial Center. A public reception, 5-6 p.m., also will be held at King-Kennedy.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 30
WHERE: Performing Arts Center Auditorium at Modesto Junior College’s East Campus, 435 College Ave.
Enjoy the music from Grammy-winning guitarist Will Ackerman with kalimbatar/guitarist Tevor Gordon Hall, guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Todd Boston, and Imrat guitar/guitarist Todd Mosby. The concert culminates with all four guitarists playing in an ensemble.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 29
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
(Brian Ramsay/bramsay@modbee.com)The Modesto Bonsai Club held its 29th annual spring show and exhibit at Modesto Centre Plaza on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Plant sales, demonstrations, auctions, raffles, and a basics beginner class were offered to attendees of the show. The Modesto Bonsai Club is over 35 years old and has 70 members. Club meetings are the third Saturday of each month at the Blue Oak Nursery. For a video report, visit www.modbee.com/videos. Modesto Bee
Bonsai show
The Modesto Bonsai Club’s 37th annual event shows off the ancient art of bonsai with demonstrations by club sensei (the Japanese word for teacher or instructor) Sam Medina, exhibits, plant sales and more. Bonsai is an art form that stems from ancient Asian culture. The show is open to the public.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 30
WHERE: Stanislaus County Harvest Hall, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto
TICKETS: Free
CALL 209-529-1759
Gary A. Johnson Modesto Community Concert Association
Columbia Kicks Big Band
Modesto Community Concert Association presents an afternoon of big band as director and saxophonist Rod Harris leads the Columbia Kicks Big Band from Sonora. A music teacher at Columbia College, Harris has built a following for the band throughout Central California. The band plays jazz standards and hits from the swing era.
WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 31
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
A celebration of songs from Broadway’s mega-hit musicals comes to the Sierra Repertory stage for two weekends. Part of the company’s Cabaret Series, audiences will hear musical hits from singers William Martinez, Valerie Rachelle, Krista Wigle and Nathan Monk
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. March 29-April 7
WHERE: East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora
