So much to get out and do. A look at what’s happening in the Modesto region
NOTE: Due to the pandemic, some events may be canceled, postponed or changed.
ART
CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER ▪ 209-632-5761
Through March 19, “Valley Focus.” Through April 30, “Festa: A Celebration of Portuguese Faith & Culture.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART ASSOCIATION AND MISTLIN GALLERY ▪ 209-529-3369
Through March 26, “Young@Art” student exhibition. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. 1015 J St. Modesto. ccaagallery.org.
DOWNTOWN MODESTO/MODESTO ART MUSEUM ▪ modestoartmuseum@yahoo.com
Through March 31, “The Modesto History Project,” featuring posters displayed downtown commemorating historic sites or events in Modesto. For addresses, see modestoartmuseum.org/modesto-history-project.
GREAT VALLEY MUSEUM ▪ 209-575-6196
Through April 23, sculptures by Sayaka Ganz. MJC West Campus 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. $4-$5. www.mjc.edu/instruction/sme/gvm.
KRUSE LUCAS ART GALLERY ▪ 209-529-9111
March-May, “The pastel art of Janet Hardie.” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 525 Tully Road, Modesto.
MCHENRY MUSEUM ▪ 209-618-5387
Ongoing exhibits. Noon-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 1402 I St., Modesto.
STAN STATE ART SPACE ▪ 209-669-4786
Through March 17, “Nathan Lewis, In Praise of Shadows.” Artist reception and talk 6 p.m. March 17. Gallery hours: Noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. 226 North First St., Turlock.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
CALAVERAS CELTIC FAIRE ▪ March 11-13
Jousting, other combat, live Celtic music, vendors, other performers and more. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp. $10-$40. calaverascelticfaire.com.
GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ▪ March 4-5
Guest conductor is Akiko Fujimoto. The program includes Walker’s “Lyric for Strings,” Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8 and Korngold’s Violin Concerto in D Major, performed by violinist Charles Yang. 7:30 p.m. $39-$94.
LIVE FROM LAUREL CANYON ▪ March 5
Multimedia retrospective of American folk rock artists including The Mamas and The Papas; the Byrds; Buffalo Springfield; Doors; Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; James Taylor; Carole King; Joni Mitchell; Jackson Browne; Linda Ronstadt; America; and the Eagles. 7:30 p.m. $69.
A TRIBUTE TO ARETHA FRANKLIN ▪ March 6
Featuring Damien Sneed with guest Valerie Simpson. 5 p.m. $29-$59.
ELI YOUNG BAND ▪ March 8
Country music. 7:30 p.m. $39-$79.
“HOLES” ▪ March 11-13
Gallo Center Repertory Company presents story of boys at a detention center forced to daily dig holes. 7:30 p.m. March 11-12, 2 p.m. March 13. $15-$30.
ABBA MANIA ▪ March 12
Recreation of ABBA’s last live concert, featuring seven performers and musicians. 7:30 p.m. $29-$59.
The Gallo Center for the Arts is at 1000 I St., Modesto. Call 209-338-2100. www.galloarts.org.
MUSIC
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT CBS ▪ Through May 22
March 6, Opera Modesto; April 3, Valentine Concert and Tea featuring Liisa Davila; April 24, Grover Anderson & the Lampoliers; May 22, San Francisco Yiddish Combo. Concerts 3 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. $10-$35, with season subscriptions available at various prices. www.cbsmodesto.org.
JONI MORRIS TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINE ▪ March 5
Joni Morris performs Patsy Cline hits. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre,1331 Main Street, Newman. www.westsidetheatre.org.
JAKE SHIMABUKURO ▪ March 10
Ukulele artist. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $31-$51. www.turlocktheatre.org.
FADO: AN EVENING OF TRADITIONAL PORTUGUESE MUSIC ▪ March 12
In conjunction with Carnegie Arts Center’s photo exhibit “Festa: A Celebration of Portuguese Faith & Culture.” Vocalists George Costa, Lysandra Silva and Marisa Silva Rocha with musicians Gino Almeida, Steve Soares and Tommy Vieira. 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. $25. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
BAD JOVI ▪ March 12
Tribute to Bon Jovi and Bad Company. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre,1331 Main Street, Newman. www.westsidetheatre.org.
THE STATE THEATRE
FILM: “SPENCER” ▪ March 4-10
The marriage between Princess Diana and Prince Charles has long since grown cold.
FILM: “I’LL FIND YOU” ▪ March 4-10
Robert, a Catholic opera singer, and Rachel, a Jewish violin virtuoso, dream of performing together at Carnegie Hall.
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: “FRIDA KAHLO” ▪ March 8-14
Film on the iconic artist. On March 11, artists from Dragonfly Art For Life will walk patrons through creating their own Frida Kahlo painting before the film. Tickets for painting must be purchased in advance. Painting 5:30 p.m., film 7 p.m. Paint and film, $35; film $9-11.
FILM: “GOLD” ▪ March 11-17
Two drifters stumble across the biggest gold nugget ever found.
48 HOUR FILM COMPETITION FINALE ▪ March 12
Screening of short films by local filmmakers with decision on winners. 7 p.m. $10.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS ▪ March 13
Eight bands selected through online voting will perform for a $2,500 prize awarded by a panel of judges and a $1,500 audience choice award. 7 p.m. $10.
The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call 209-527-4697. www.thestate.org.
THEATER
“ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA KIDS” ▪ March 11-13
Sierra Repertory Junior production of the classic story. 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St,. Columbia. $10. www.sierrarep.org.
TALENT
ENTRIES SOUGHT ▪ Through March 18
Mother Lode Art Association’s Fine Art Show and Exhibition entries are being accepted. For a prospectus go to motherlodeartassociation.org
This story was originally published March 2, 2022 at 11:03 AM with the headline "So much to get out and do. A look at what’s happening in the Modesto region."