Music legend bringing holiday show to Modesto. See when and where; more entertainment
The final days leading up to Christmas will be celebrated with a variety of entertainment, including music by legend Dionne Warwick, as well as the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. There are other options also to enjoy the week of Dec. 17-23.
Dionne Warwick
Six-time Grammy Award-winning singer Dionne Warwick will perform “A Holiday Celebration” at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. She will offer a mix of her hits and holiday favorites.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $49-$99
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Candlelight Concert
Modesto Symphony Orchestra brings its traditional Holiday Candlelight Concert to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Modesto. The performance will include the MSO, the MSO Chorus and the Opus Handbell Ensemble, offering traditional Christmas music. Tickets are available through the Gallo Center.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 20
WHERE: St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1200 Maze Blvd., Modesto
TICKETS: $10-$58
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Rockin’ Holiday
These are the last days to enjoy the Rockin’ Holiday display and activities at Modesto’s Tenth Street Plaza. The event features lights, garland, retro decorations, snow machine flurries, music and more.
WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, Through Dec. 23
WHERE: Tenth Street Plaza, Modesto
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: www.facebook.com/rockinholiday
McHenry Mansion Candlelight Tours
Tours of the McHenry Mansion, decorated for a Victorian Christmas, are being offered. You can learn the history behind some holiday traditions such as Christmas trees, candles, candy canes, gingerbread houses, poinsettias, stockings and more.
WHEN: 5 p.m. with last entrance at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 17-18
WHERE: 906 15th St., Modesto
TICKETS: $10
ONLINE: www.mchenrymansion.org
“Magi”
Big Valley Grace Community Church’s Film Ministry presents its short film, “Magi,” during church services. Open to the public, the film explores the account of the Magi from the Bible in Matthew.
WHEN: 4 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Dec. 17; 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Dec. 18
WHERE: Big Valley Grace Community Church, 4040 Tully Road, Modesto
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: bvgfilms.com
