Famed comic to bring her iconic TV character to a show at Modesto’s Gallo Center
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Comedienne Vicki Lawrence brings her most famous character from “The Carol Burnett Show,” Mama, to a show at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. Music and art also are planned in the region from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6.
Vicki Lawrence
The “Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show,” featuring the Emmy Award-winning comedienne, will play at the Gallo Center. Lawrence was part of the legendary cast of “The Carol Burnett Show.“ On that show, she created the character of Thelma Harper, better known as “Mama.“ Lawrence later starred in “Mama’s Family“ for a six-year run. Limited tickets were available.
WHEN: 5 p.m. Feb. 1
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $45-$85
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Ten Tenors
The Ten Tenors are on a 30th anniversary world tour that will make a stop at the Gallo Center. Formed in 1995, the Australian ensemble’s signature music features 10-part harmonies. The group performs a range of selections including operatic arias, soulful ballads, pop and rock hits.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $65-$95
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Revisiting Creedence
Dan McGuinness and Kurt Griffey performed for a decade with Creedence Clearwater Revival’s founding members Stu Cook and Doug Clifford. The two bring their tribute group Revisiting Creedence to the Gallo Center. Griffey (lead guitar) and McGuinness (lead vocal) will perform the classic rock band’s famed hits.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $35-$85
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Music Festival
Community members are invited to attend the two-day Stanislaus County Music Festival at Modesto Junior College. The event features the high school and junior high school Honor Choir on Friday evening and high school and junior high school Honor Orchestra on Saturday afternoon, with the high school and junior high school Honor Band performing in the evening. The groups feature students from schools throughout the greater Modesto region.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Jan. 30, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 31
WHERE: Modesto Junior College Auditorium, 435 College Ave.
TICKETS: Free
CALL: 209-574-1738
“Festival of the Arts”
The Artist Collective announces “The Festival of the Arts at the Graffiti USA Museum: The Reunion Exhibit.” The show features artists and their works from the former Mistlin and Chartreuse Muse galleries. Cabaret shows will be held during the exhibit featuring local musicians. A reception is set from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13.
WHEN: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 6-March 20
WHERE: Graffiti USA Museum, 610 N 9th St., Modesto
TICKETS: Free
EMAIL: sparkman.h@gmail.com
Art Around Town
Art Around Town is back in downtown Turlock. The series of evening art walks features all-ages events at arts venues and businesses, held quarterly beginning in February. Seven locations will participate for the first event.
WHEN: 5-8 p.m. Feb. 5
WHERE: Various locations, see website below
TICKETS: Free
ONLINE: www.instagram.com/p/DTrSfHVDZmW
