3 mega-hit classic rock bands to play in 1 concert at Modesto region amphitheater
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- Three classic rock bands to play in Modesto region
- Country star also set for show in Modesto
- Yosemite Renaissance exhibit features 50 artists in Turlock
Some of classic rock’s biggest songs will blare across the Ironstone Vineyards Amphitheatre in Murphys, thanks to a trio of hit-making bands: ZZ Top, Night Ranger and Molly Hatchet. At the Gallo Center, country music will take over as Tracy Lawrence performs. These are just two of the entertainment options coming up in the Modesto and Mother Lode regions Aug. 23-29.
ZZ Top and more
ZZ Top, Night Ranger and Molly Hatchet bring classic rock to the Ironstone Amphitheatre in Murphys. Expect ZZ Top hits such as “Sharp Dressed Man,” “La Grange,” “Legs” and more. Night Ranger will bring “Sister Christian,” “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me” and more. Expect Molly Hatchet‘s “Flirtin’ with Disaster,” “Whiskey Man” and more.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Aug. 29
WHERE: Ironstone Amphitheatre, 1894 6 Mile Road, Murphys
TICKETS: $73-$155
ONLINE: ironstoneamphitheatre.net/wired
Tracy Lawrence
Country music star Tracy Lawrence brings his sounds to the Gallo Center in Modesto. His 30 years on the country music scene have given us hits such as “Time Marches On,“ “Find Out Who Your Friends Are“ and “Texas Tornado.“ He continues to release music and tour. Limited tickets were available.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $55-$115
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
“Yosemite Renaissance”
Making its annual visit to Turlock, the annual “Yosemite Renaissance” exhibit is now on view in the Lobby Gallery at the Carnegie Arts Center. The exhibit showcases works inspired by Yosemite National Park and the California Sierra Nevada region by artists from across the country. This year’s show features paintings, photographs, sculptures, fiber arts, drawings, prints, watercolors, ceramics and mixed -media works by more than 50 artists.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays–Saturdays through Oct. 18
WHERE: Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock
ADMISSION: Free for Lobby Gallery exhibits only
ONLINE: carnegieartsturlock.org
UNIDOS Celebration
The family-friendly UNIDOS Celebration is presented by the West Modesto Community Collaborative. The event promises activities, community resources, shaved ice, popcorn and bingo.
WHEN: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 29
WHERE: 601 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Modesto
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: westmodestocollaborative.com
