Famed Black History Month speaker, music, more events, entertainment await in Modesto
Tommie Smith
Athlete, activist and educator Tommie Smith will speak at Cal State Stanislaus on “The Power of a Dream” in observance of Black History Month. Smith is renowned for increasing awareness of racial injustice when he and John Carlos raised their clenched fists on the medalist podium at the 1968 Olympics. Following the talk, Smith will sign copies of his autobiography “Silent Gesture.”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m., Friday 28
WHERE: Cal State Stanislaus Mainstage Theatre, 1 University Circle, Turlock
ADMISSION: Free
CALL: 209-667-3564
Selah
Gospel group Selah brings its music to the Gallo Center. Selah — Todd Smith, Allan Hall and Amy Perry — has been together for 20 years and has eight Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. The group’s hits include “You Raise Me Up” and “Wonderful, Merciful Savior.”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $29-$49
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Leo Kottke
The State Theatre presents an Evening with Leo Kottke. The acoustic guitarist’s major-label debut was 1971’s “Mudlark.” Records like 1972’s “Greenhouse” and 1973’s “My Feet Are Smiling” and “Ice Water” found him branching out with guest musicians.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 1
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $45
ONLINE: thestate.org
’70S show
Featuring three classic 1970s groups, the Ultimate ’70s Tour comes to the Gallo Center. Orleans is known for hits “Still the One,” “Love Takes Time,” “Dance with Me,” “Let There Be Music”; Poco for “Crazy Love,” “Heart of the Night,” “A Good Feelin’ to Know,” “Keep on Tryin’ ”; and Pure Prairie League for “Amie,” “Two Lane Highway,” “Let Me Love You Tonight.”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $39-$79
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Golden Bough
The Modesto Community Concert Association presents the Celtic music of Golden Bough in its next show at the Gallo Center. The group plays folk music, ballads and melodies passed down from generations.
WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $15-$30
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Ernie Bucio benefit
This annual fundraising music event provides scholarships to music students at Modesto Junior College. Multiple bands will play inside and outside at the Barkin’ Dog Grill. The benefit is in memory of late local musician Ernie Bucio as well as Evin Yadegar, co-founder of Barkin’ Dog Grill.
WHEN: Noon-9 p.m. Sunday, March 1
WHERE: Barkin’ Dog Grill, 940 11th St., Modesto
ADMISSION: Free with donations accepted for scholarship
CALL: 209-222-7467
