Entertainment

Mark your calendar: Entertainment and more in the Modesto, Mother Lode regions

From left, Bill Murray, Wally Wolodarsky and Jeffrey Wright in “The French Dispatch,” playing at the State Theatre in Modesto.
From left, Bill Murray, Wally Wolodarsky and Jeffrey Wright in “The French Dispatch,” playing at the State Theatre in Modesto. TNS

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."

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