Where to see Big Bad Voodoo Daddy swing into Christmas, more Modesto area entertainment
Holiday programs highlight the Modesto and Mother Lode region entertainment options from Nov. 20 to 26. Also on tap are the blues and a new production from Sierra Repertory Theatre.
Holiday swing
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brings festive swing and jazz to the Gallo Center with its Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party. Christmas classics and originals will be featured.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $29-$69
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Diamond hits
Jay White and his eight-piece band perform the music of Neil Diamond at the Gallo Center. White has been presenting Diamond’s music for more than 25 years.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts
TICKETS: $29-$69
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Radio play
Sierra Repertory Theatre presents “Meet me in St. Louis: A Live Radio Play,” staging the classic film as a 1940s radio broadcast. The production includes songs “The Boy Next Door,” “The Trolley Song” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
WHEN: Various times through Dec. 19
WHERE: Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia
TICKETS: $20-$42
ONLINE: www.sierrarep.org
Holiday music
Get into the holiday spirit as Modesto’s River Lights Chorus presents its Winter Wonderland concert. The group also is holding an online auction at www.riverlightschorus.com.
WHEN: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 20
WHERE: Grace Spirit Center, 617 W. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto
TICKETS: $10
CALL: 209-602-6565 for tickets
Holiday art show
Mistlin Gallery presents its “Home for the Holidays Member Show.” The Central California Art Association’s artists exhibit their works in various mediums.
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. Through Dec. 23
WHERE: Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J St. Modesto
TICKETS: Free
ONLINE: ccaagallery.org
Blues review
“A Blues and Rhythm & Blues Review” arrives at the State Theatre. The show will feature local bands Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame and Gravel & Grace.
WHEN: 6 p.m. Nov. 20
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $20
ONLINE: thestate.org
This story was originally published November 16, 2021 at 7:00 AM.
