Entertainment

What’s happening in Modesto region? A look at upcoming entertainment and more

Jay White will perform the music of Neil Diamond at the Gallo Center.
Jay White will perform the music of Neil Diamond at the Gallo Center. Gallo Center for the Arts

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 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.

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

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.

JOHNNY MATHIS CHRISTMAS ▪  Nov. 21

Classic singer. Sold out.

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY ▪  Nov. 26

Wild & Swingin' Holiday Party from swing group. 7:30 p.m. $29-$69.

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL” ▪  Nov. 26-28

Modesto Performing Arts production of holiday classic. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26-27, 2 p.m. Nov. 27-28. $24-$29.

The Gallo Center for the Arts is at 1000 I St., Modesto. Call 209-338-2100. www.galloarts.org.

MUSIC

BLACK IRISH BAND ▪  Nov. 19

Celtic, Americana. 7 p.m. Eproson House, 22930 Twain Harte Drive, Twain Harte. No cover. 209-586-3700.

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

THANKSGIVING TURKEY DRIVE ▪  Through Nov. 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.

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.

COWBOY CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW ▪  Nov. 26-27

Oakdale Cowboy Museum holiday event with more than 50 booths, western art, jewelry, apparel, cowboy grub and entertainment. Cowboy Santa arrives on horseback from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday and will be available for photos. 5-8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave., Oakdale. 209-847-7049.

RIVERBANK CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL ▪  Nov. 27

Holiday craft fair with handmade items will run from noon-5 p.m. Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. at the corner of 6th and Santa Fe streets with tree-lighting ceremony following the parade. Downtown Riverbank, 6707 Third St. 209-863-7122.

SPIRIT OF WINTER MARKETPLACE ▪  Nov. 27-28

Craft vendors, music, food and drink, photos with Santa and winter characters, more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp. $5, free age 12 and under.

THE STATE THEATRE

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.

FILM: “BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S” ▪  Nov. 21

Modesto Film Society presents. 2 p.m. $9.

FILM: “THE OUTSIDERS” ▪  Nov. 21

1980s classic. 5 p.m. $9.

FILM: “BELFAST” ▪  Nov. 24-Dec 2

A young boy’s family must decide whether to stay in their hometown amid its turmoil. $9-$11.

FILM: “SWING TIME” ▪  Nov. 27

Classic film. $9.

The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call 209-527-4697. www.thestate.org.

THEATER

“THE HUMANS” ▪  Through Nov. 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” ▪  Through Nov. 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.

“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.

“MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS: A LIVE RADIO PLAY” ▪  Through Dec. 19

Sierra Repertory Theatre stages the classic film as a 1940s radio broadcast. Various times. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia. $20-$42. www.sierrarep.org.

TALENT

“MESSIAH REHEARSALS ▪  Through Nov. 28

Singers sought to perform Handel's "Messiah." Rehearsals 3 p.m. Nov. 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 17, 2021 at 10:55 AM with the headline "What’s happening in Modesto region? A look at upcoming entertainment and more."

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