Popular blues/rock singer bringing his music to Modesto theater. See when, where
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Soulful singer Paul Thorn is set to play a fundraising concert at the State Theatre. MoBand’s summer season continues, as does June’s Graffiti Summer celebration. Here’s a look at some of the entertainment planned in the Modesto and Mother Lode regions June 20-26.
Paul Thorn
Paul Thorn is coming to the State Theatre for a fundraising concert. Thorn’s music blends blues, rock and Southern roots. “Known for his plainspoken wisdom and heartfelt storytelling, his music delivers truth with a wink and a groove,” the theater’s website says. All proceeds benefit Modesto’s Hope Haven West, which provides mobility to the disabled poor.
WHEN: 7 p.m. June 26
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $34-$59
ONLINE: thestate.org
MoBand
“Bright Lights, Modesto Nights” is the next theme for the Modesto Band of Stanislaus County’s weekly concert series. MoBand will play the music of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Bruno Mars and Cher. The group encourages audience members to dress in casino-night or nightlife attire.
WHEN: 8 p.m. June 25
WHERE: Mancini Bowl at Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: www.moband.org
Car show
The Back to Graffiti Car Show returns to the Fruit Yard in Modesto. The Graffiti Summer event features vehicles from the F-100 Elite Club. Also planned are raffles, vendors, music, awards and more.
WHEN: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 20
WHERE: The Fruit Yard, 7948 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto
ADMISSION: Free
CALL: 209-577-3093
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“Cars” screening
The State Theatre continues this year’s Graffiti Summer events with a movie. There will be a craft time for children to enjoy before the animated movie “Cars” plays on the theater’s big screen.
WHEN: Craft at 9 a.m., film 10 a.m. June 20
WHERE: The State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $6
ONLINE: thestate.org
Father’s Day Fly-in
This year’s Columbia Airport Father’s Day Fly-In will “Celebrate 250 Years of Freedom.” There will be airplane rides, warbird demonstrations, and classic cars and airplanes on display. A pancake breakfast is planned from 7:30-11 a.m. There also will be live music by Overdrive, as well as with food and vendors.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 20
WHERE: 10723 Airport Road, Columbia
TICKETS: $7 presale, $10 at door, $3 ages 3-10, free to veterans
ONLINE: fathersdayflyin.org
Mother Lode car show
Cars, trucks and motorcycles will be showcased at the Hot Copper Car Show in the Mother Lode town of Copperopolis. There will be food and drink, live music, vendors and more at the annual celebration.
WHEN: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 20
WHERE: The Town Square at Copper Valley, 100 Square Road, Copperopolis
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: www.hotcoppercarshow.com
Lumber celebration
The annual Tuolumne Lumber Jubilee celebrates the logging industry in the Mother Lode. Planned are vendors, a carnival, parade, music, logging contests and more. The event ends with a tug-of-war at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.
WHEN: See website below for times, June 26-28
WHERE: West Side Memorial Park, Tuolumne
ADMISSION: Free
