Camellia Show returns to Modesto, but not at its traditional home; more to do in region
Celebrate the season by viewing the many blooms on display at the Camellia Society of Modesto’s annual show. Other entertainment options in the region for the week of March 19-25 include Central West Ballet’s latest production, Melissa Etheridge at the Gallo Center and a play from Prospect Theater Project.
Camellia Show
Award-winning blooms will be on public display at the Camellia Society of Modesto’s annual show. Camellia plants also will be available for sale during the judged American Camellia Society-sanctioned event. Held in the past at the E.&J. Gallo Winery, this year’s venue has been changed to the Masonic Center.
WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. March 19
WHERE: Masonic Center, 800 Rose Ave., Modesto
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: camelliasocietyofmodesto.org
“Creations”
Visitors at a museum become the paintings they view in the latest production from Central West Ballet. “Pictures at an Exhibition” is part of the Modesto company’s “Creations, Choreography in America” at the Gallo Center. Two other ballets are set to be performed during the program: “Love Duets” and “L’Arlésienne.”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 18-19
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Art, 1000 I St., Modesto.
TICKETS: $30 to $39
ONLINE: www.galloarts.com
Ballet Folklórico
Ballet Folklórico de Mexico brings its choreography to the Gallo Center. The company brings together the music, dance and costumes of Mexican folklore from pre-Colombian civilizations through the modern era. Only limited seats remained available at press time.
WHEN: 7 p.m. March 19
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $49-$69
ONLINE: www.galloarts.com
Melissa Etheridge
Hit-making singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge comes to the Gallo Center. Known for songs such as “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window,” Etheridge has been performing for more than three decades. Only limited seats remained available at press time.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 22
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $49-$89
ONLINE: www.galloarts.com
“Aristocrats”
Prospect Theater Project presents the story of a family of fallen Irish aristocracy. As the O’Donnells gather at their crumbling estate for a wedding, the adult siblings sort out the truth about the family’s past, present and future.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 18-19, March 24-26; 2 p.m. March 20
WHERE: Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto
TICKETS: $10
ONLINE: prospecttheaterproject.org
Irish celebration
The historic Gold Rush town of Murphys honors its Celtic heritage during Murphys Irish Day. There will be live entertainment, vendors, food, drink and more. A parade begins at 11 a.m.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 19
WHERE: Main Street, Murphys
TICKETS: Free
ONLINE: visitmurphys.com/murphys-irish-day
