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Ukuleles will fill the Gallo Center for the Arts with music in a “tongue-in-cheek” nod to classical orchestras. Stanislaus County artists open their doors to the public for the annual studio tour. There also are festivals peppering the Modesto region, all from April 25 to May 1.
Ukulele orchestra
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain features instruments of various sizes and registers, from soprano to bass. The group will take its show to the Gallo Center. “The ensemble is best known for performing musically faithful but often tongue-in-cheek covers of popular songs and musical pieces from a wide variety of music genres ...,” the center’s website says. Songs “are introduced with lighthearted deadpan humor, and juxtaposition is a feature of their act, the members of the orchestra wear semiformal (black tie) evening dress and sit behind music stands, in a parody of a classical ensemble.”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 25
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $45-$75
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Artists open studios
The Stanislaus Artist Open Studio Tour features several artists in Modesto, Turlock and Oakdale participating in this year’s self-guided event. The public can meet local artists where they create their work. There will be art to view and for sale. See the website below for a map of the studios and artists.
WHEN: 11 a.m-5 p.m. April 25-26
WHERE: Various locations
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: www.stanislausaos.com
Fruit and nut fest
Held annually by the Hughson Chamber of Commerce, the two-day Hughson Fruit & Nut Festival features vendors, arts and crafts, family fun and more. A classic car show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, only.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 26
WHERE: Downtown Hughson
ADMISSION: Free
CALL: 209-883-0811
Carnegie garden event
Turlock’s Carnegie Arts Center will present Arts in the Garden at a private residence. The annual fundraiser will be held in Modesto this year. Guests will enjoy live music, art, food and beverages.
WHEN: 4-7 p.m. April 26
WHERE: 231 Magnolia Ave., Modesto
TICKETS: $85
ONLINE: carnegieartsturlock.org
Peddler’s fair
The Gold Country Peddler’s Faire returns to Knights Ferry with more than 100 vendors selling arts, crafts, antiques and collectibles. The event is a fundraiser for the Knights Ferry Museum.
WHEN: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26
WHERE: Army Corps Park, 17968 Covered Bridge Road, along the Stanislaus River
ADMISSION: Free; $10 for parking on Army Corps of Engineers property
ONLINE: knightsferry.com
