Solar power in Modesto in 1913? Where to learn more, other entertainment options
The Modesto History Project will highlight unusual and inspiring features in downtown Modesto. The project is just one of the entertainment options in the Modesto region from Feb. 11-18. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, cancellations or postponements may occur.
Modesto history
Spearheaded by the Modesto Art Museum, a series of posters designed by graphic artist William Coons will be displayed downtown, each commemorating a historic site or event in Modesto. Posters will be displayed for at least six weeks beginning Friday, Feb. 18; some will remain up indefinitely.
Among the posters is one about a building constructed in 1913 with a Day and Night Solar Water Heater on its roof to heat the hot water in the building, according to a press release from the Modesto History Museum. Another marks the first office building in California to be heated by electricity. Another poster commemorates the visit of the “human fly” to Modesto in 1917, and his daredevil stunt to raise money for WWI soldiers.
Each poster has a historic photograph with information in English and Spanish, as well as a QR code that opens a web page with additional photos and information.
All 10 posters can be viewed together at an opening event at the Chartreuse Muse Gallery during the Third Thursday Art Walk.
WHEN: Opening event 5-8 p.m. Feb. 17; posters displayed downtown beginning Feb. 18
WHERE: Opening event at Chartreuse Muse Gallery, 918 10th St., Modesto. For addresses where posters will be displayed, see online link below
TICKETS: Free
ONLINE: modestoartmuseum.org/modesto-history-project
BYU Living Legends
Celebrating the native cultural heritage of North and South America and the South Pacific, Living Legends presents music, costume and dance. Attire and choreography deliver authentic representations of the cultures of Polynesia, Native Americans and Latin America.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 17
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $20-$35
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
DRUMLine Live
DRUMLine Live is an international tour based on the Historically Black College and University marching band tradition. With rhythms, bold beats and energy, the show incorporates original compositions and soul-infused interpretations of top 40 hits. Group performances range from choreographed routines to drum riffs and cadences.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 18
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $29-$69
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Kenny G
Saxophonist Kenny G returns to the Gallo Center. The Grammy Award-winning artist has combined elements of R&B, pop and Latin to a jazz foundation. He’s sold more than 75 million records worldwide and has had more than a dozen songs make the top of Billboard’s contemporary jazz chart. Only a few seats remained available at press time.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 16
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $49-$99
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
