The story of Tina Turner comes to life in a production coming to the Gallo Center.
Evan Zimmerman
Submitted by Gallo Center for the Arts
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Opera Modesto will perform its genre twist to the classic tale of “Cinderella” at the State Theatre. A celebration of Tina Turner’s life will be presented in a musical at the Gallo Center for the Arts. In addition to other performances planned from Jan. 17-23, there will be remembrances as Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches.
“Cinderella”
Opera Modesto presents a production of the fairy tale “Cinderella” at the State Theatre, a reimagined operetta by French composer Pauline Viardot. The familiar love story includes songs and “some musical surprises,” according to the theater’s website. The opera will be sung in English and is for all ages.
“TINA — The Tina Turner Musical” pulls into the Gallo Center. The production centers on the late music icon’s comeback story, how she broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, all set to the soundtrack of her hits.
WHEN: 7 p.m 23-24, 1 p.m. Jan. 24
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
“Dog Man: The Musical” will entertain all ages at the Gallo Center. Based on the bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the show “is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.”
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
Dr. Cesar Lozano brings his motivational show “Mujeres Difíciles, Hombres Complicados” to Turlock Community Theater. The Spanish-language presentation is a blend of humor, real-life experiences and practical advice to help audiences better understand relationships, communication and personal growth.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Jan. 23
WHERE: Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive
The annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Luncheon, hosted by the city of Modesto and King-Kennedy Memorial Center board, returns to honor the civil rights leader. A longstanding tradition in the community, it brings together civic leaders, families, youth and supporters of King’s vision of unity, service and equal opportunity for all.
WHEN: 1-3 p.m. Jan. 17
WHERE: Modesto Senior Citizens Center, 211 Bodem St.
TICKETS: $25
CALL: 209-568-3643
Mother Lode MLK program
“Liberty and Justice for All” will honor Martin Luther King Jr. in Sonora. The program will feature a panel of local immigrants who will share their stories of coming from across the globe to make the Mother Lode their home. Musical guests include Patrick and Linda Minor and Clan Dyken. The 90-minute program will be followed by a reception at the school library.
WHEN: 2 p.m. Jan. 17
WHERE: Sonora High School auditorium, 430 N. Washington St.
ADMISSION: Free
EMAIL: mmlkcommittee1929@gmail.com
Church observance
“Reimagining the Dream!” is the theme of this year’s MLK observance at Christian Love Baptist Church in Modesto. The keynote speaker will be Darius Crosby, president of the Modesto Police Clergy Council. The event will have music, a police honor guard and more. WHEN: 10 a.m. Jan. 19
WHERE: Christian Love Baptist Church, 202 H St., Modesto
Pat Clark covers entertainment and other stories for The Modesto Bee. She attended California State University, Stanislaus, and grew up in Modesto.Support my work with a digital subscription
