Mark your calendar: Entertainment and more in the Modesto, Mother Lode regions
ART
CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER ▪ 209-632-5761
Through Jan. 2, “Making Your Mark: Prints and Drawings from the Hechinger Collection.” Through Jan. 23, “Elements of Renewal.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART ASSOCIATION AND MISTLIN GALLERY ▪ 209-529-3369
Through Nov. 12, “Memorial Medical Center’s Creating Meaning” and “Brian Swander Retrospective.” Nov. 16-Dec. 23, “Home for the Holiday’s Member Show.” Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. 1015 J St. Modesto. ccaagallery.org.
DOWNTOWN MODESTO ▪ 209-529-3369
Nov. 18, Third Thursday Art Walk. Mistlin Gallery, Chartreuse Muse, Preservation Coffee, Dragonfly Art for Life, Deva Cafe. 5-8 p.m. http://modestoartwalk.com.
KRUSE LUCAS ART GALLERY ▪ 209-529-9111
Through November, “The Art of Mary Scheinuck.” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 525 Tully Road, Modesto.
MCHENRY MUSEUM ▪ 209-618-5387
Ongoing exhibits including works by the late Dorothy Cover, “For the Beauty of the Earth.” Noon-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 1402 I St., Modesto.
GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
MODESTO SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA ▪ Nov. 13
Season opening concert featuring pieces by Handel, John Williams, Strauss and Bizet. 2 p.m. $5-$14.
PINK FLOYD LASER SPECTACULAR ▪ Nov. 19
High-powered lasers, large screen video projections and special lighting effects, set to the music of Pink Floyd. 7:30 p.m. $29-$59.
SPYRO GYRA ▪ Nov. 19
Jazz group. 7:30 p.m. $49-$79.
JAY WHITE AS NEIL DIAMOND ▪ Nov. 20
Tribute show. 7:30 p.m. $29-$69.
The Gallo Center for the Arts is at 1000 I St., Modesto. Call 209-338-2100. www.galloarts.org.
MUSIC
THE MAVERICKS ▪ Nov. 12
Rock and country group. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $41-$61. www.turlocktheatre.org.
RED DOG ASH AND NORTH COUNTRY BLUE ▪ Nov. 13
Bluegrass bands. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $15-$18. www.westsidetheatre.org.
JOURNEY REVISITED ▪ Nov. 20
Tribute band. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $20-$25. www.westsidetheatre.org.
WINTER WONDERLAND ▪ Nov. 20
River Lights Chorus presents holiday music. 2-4 p.m. Grace Spirit Center, 617 W. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto. $10 donation includes goodie bag. For tickets call 209-602-6565. An online auction also begins Nov. 12 at www.riverlightschorus.com
ODDS & ENDS
COMMUNITY OUTREACH HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRE ▪ Nov. 12-13
Handmade items, baked goods, jams and jellies, holiday decorations, more. Complimentary tea and coffee. Lunch for purchase 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 640 Minaret Ave., Turlock. 209-667-7712.
Y.L.I. CRAFT FAIR ▪ Nov. 13-14
Sponsored by the Young Ladies Institute of St. Mary’s Catholic Church with handmade items, jewelry, decor, more. Santa available for pictures. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday. Parish Center of St. Mary’s Church, 55 N. Oak St., Oakdale. Free. 209-985-1486.
THANKSGIVING TURKEY DRIVE ▪ Nov. 17-24
Fundraiser for Modesto Gospel Mission. Frozen turkeys or financial donation sought. Weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed noon-1 p.m.) Rea & Associates, LLP, 1937 Coffee Road, Modesto. 209-521-2727.
CARNEGIE ARTISAN MARKET ▪ Nov. 18
More than 30 vendors with handmade items including fine art, jewelry, candles, woodworking, leather goods, ornaments and more. 5-9 p.m. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. 209-632-5761 or carnegieartsturlock.org.
MAPS PROGRAM ▪ Nov. 19
Zoom program featuring Steve Farmer (Ph.D,. UCD), on “Some Strange Things About Candy.” 7:30 p.m. Go to www.mjc.edu/instruction/sme/maps.php to sign up for notification of the link.
FAMILY FRIDAYS ▪ Nov. 20
Greek Gods and Heroes activities include making laurel wreath crowns. 6 p.m. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. www.carnegieartsturlock.org
CRAFTY CHICKS ROAD SHOW ▪ Nov. 20
More than 75 vendors with upcycled, vintage, handcrafted and repurposed items, plus food trucks. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp. $2 admission, free ages 12 and under. www.facebook.com/craftychicksroadshow.
THE STATE THEATRE
FILM: “AZOR” ▪ Through Nov. 14
A private banker is going to an Argentina in the midst of a dictatorship.
FILM: “THE FRENCH DISPATCH” ▪ Nov. 12-18
Set in an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional 20th-century French city.
ALZHEIMER’S DISCUSSION ▪ Nov. 12
Panel, question and answer session, viewing of film “Inside My Being” and music by Patty Castillo Davis. 6 p.m. $5.
FILM: “SILK STOCKINGS” ▪ Nov. 13
Classic film. 12:30 p.m. $9.
FILM: “JUST EAT IT: A FOOD WASTE STORY” ▪ Nov. 15
Documentary about food waste and rescue. 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Free.
FILM: “KURT VONNEGUT: UNSTUCK IN TIME” ▪ Nov. 19-21
Documentary on the writer.
FILM: “KING RICHARD” ▪ Nov. 19-29
Story of Richard Williams and his daughters, tennis players Venus and Serena Williams.
A BLUES AND RHYTHM & BLUES REVIEW ▪ Nov. 20
Featuring Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame and Gravel & Grace. 6 p.m. $20.
The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call 209-527-4697. www.thestate.org.
THEATER
“MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS” ▪ Through Nov. 28
Sierra Repertory Theatre presents classic mystery. Various times. East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way. $20-$35. www.sierrarep.org.
“THE HUMANS” ▪ Nov. 12-21
A family celebrates Thanksgiving where its fears and follies are laid bare. 7:30 p.m. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto. $25. prospecttheaterproject.org.
“THE TOTALLY BELIEVABLE ADVENTURES OF TIMEY WIMEY HERMES THE GOD” ▪ Nov. 12-21
Light Box Theatre Company family production. A child arrives home to find the Greek god Hermes trying to steal her Nintendo Switch. 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 2 p.m. Nov. 14, 7 p.m. Nov. 19, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 20, 2 p.m. Nov. 21. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. $8-$12. www.carnegieartsturlock.org
TALENT
“MESSIAH REHEARSALS ▪ Through Nov. 28
Singers sought to perform Handel's "Messiah." Rehearsals 3 p.m. Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 517 Orange Ave., Ripon. Membership fee. Performance Dec. 5. Call 209-996-0468.
This story was originally published November 10, 2021 at 10:47 AM with the headline "Mark your calendar: Entertainment and more in the Modesto, Mother Lode regions."