The Oscars are big. Here’s a chance to watch them that way in Modesto; more entertainment
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Why watch the movies’ biggest night on a TV screen when you can view it the way films are supposed to be seen. The State Theatre brings back its annual Red Carpet Party, showing the Academy Awards broadcast on its big screen.
It’s just one of several entertainment options in the Modesto region March 11-17, along with Central West Ballet’s anniversary gala, music, comedy and stage productions.
Red Carpet Party
The State Theatre presents the 95th Academy Awards on its big screen during its annual Red Carpet Party. The event is billed as “a swanky affair” on the theater’s website.
WHEN: 4 p.m. March 12
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $5-$100 pay-what-you-can donation
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
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Anniversary Gala
Central West Ballet celebrates its 35th anniversary with a gala at the Gallo Center. There will performances featuring “The Best of CWB” over the years. Also planned is the premiere of a ballet choreographed by CWB Artistic Director René Daveluy with an original piano composition played on stage by composer Dale Trumbore.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 11
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $35
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Celtic Spells
Grammy and Emmy-nominated artist and composer Máiréad Nesbitt has been the featured violinist and a founding member of the group Celtic Woman. She brings her new production, Celtic Spells, to the Gallo Center, featuring the traditions of Celtic storytelling.
WHEN: 5 p.m. March 12
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $39-$69
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
“Of Mice and Men”
Gallo Center Repertory Company presents “Of Mice and Men,” the story of two drifters who arrive at a ranch to work for the money to buy their own place. Problems ensue when the wife of the ranch boss is found dead in the barn with a broken neck.
WHEN: 7 p.m. March 17-18, 2 p.m. March 19
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $19-$39
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Great American Songbook
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra presents The Great American Songbook, a one-night-only performance by Ryan Silverman. He’ll croon the popular music of the early 20th century, including songs by Frank Sinatra and Cole Porter.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 17
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $19-$94
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Journey and Def Leppard tributes
Journey Revisited and Def Leppard Revisited play a show together at the State Theatre. The tribute acts replicate sounds of the two classic rock bands. Hits include “Don’t Stop Believin’,“ “Wheel in the Sky” and “Any Way You Want It” from Journey and “Photograph” and “Pour Some Sugar on Me” from Def Leppard.
WHEN: 8 p.m. March 11
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $25-$35
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
Comedy
Comedienne Heather Land promises to make the audience laugh with “The Age Gap Tour.” Land, who also is an author and singer, brings her comedy to the State Theatre.
WHEN: 7 p.m. March 17
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $40-$50
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
The Fab Four
The Turlock Community Theatre brings in The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute, celebrating the music of the Beatles. They perform classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here Comes The Sun” and “Hey Jude.” The performance includes three costume changes representing each era of the Beatles.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 11
WHERE: Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive
TICKETS: $39-$69
ONLINE: www.turlocktheatre.org
Prospect Theater
“Heroes of the Fourth Turning” will be presented by Modesto’s Prospect Theater Project. The production by Will Arbery focuses on graduates of a Catholic college who gather for a weekend event at the campus.
WHEN: Various times, March 17-April 2
WHERE: Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto
TICKETS: $30
ONLINE: prospecttheaterproject.org
