6 Things To Do This Week
Sierra View Music Fest
The seventh annual Sierra View Music Fest brings in country headliner Craig Morgan along with rising country stars Frankie Ballard, Love and Theft and McKenna Faith. The all-day outdoor music festival includes food and drink vendors. Held in remembrance of teacher and musician Heidi Brunk to raise funds for the Heidi Brunk Foundation and Music Scholarship.
WHEN: Gates 2 p.m., music 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29
WHERE: JH Ranch, 12713 Sierra View Road, Oakdale
TICKETS: $30-$40, stage pit passes $90-$115
CALL: 209-247-6069
ONLINE: www.sierraviewmusicfest.com
Assyrian Festival
Immerse yourself in another culture at the new Assyrian Festival with traditional food, historical exhibits, live entertainment and more. The celebration is a joint venture from Central Valley and Bay Area dioceses of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East. The event also commemorates the century since the Assyrian genocide in the Ottoman Empire.
WHEN: 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 29-30
WHERE: Stanislaus County Fairground, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock
TICKETS: Free
CALL: 209-634-7096
ONLINE: www.cvassyrianfestival.com
Edible Extravaganza
Eat, drink and be charitable at the 29th annual Edible Extravaganza. The event raises funds for the nonprofit Center for Human Services, which serves Stanislaus County youths and families. The show will sample offerings from area restaurants, caterers, bakers, confectioners, vintners and more.
WHEN: 5 p.m. reception, 6-9 p.m. event Thursday, Sept. 3
WHERE: Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St.
TICKETS: $45 advance, $50 door
CALL: 209-526-1476
ONLINE: www.centerforhumanservices.org/edible.html
Carolyn Wonderland
Check out nationally touring blues artist Carolyn Wonderland at the State Theatre this weekend. Described as “Janis Joplin meets Bonnie Raitt,” the Texas-born performer is known for her blues vocals and guitar playing. Also performing will be Modesto favorites Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $24-$32
CALL: 209-527-4697
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
Smoke on the River
Enjoy bands, brew and barbecue at Smoke on the River. The annual barbecue competition and music festival is sponsored by the Ceres Chamber of Commerce. Live music from Greg Scudder and the Beer:30, the Black Rose Band, Highway 99 Band and Patty Castillo-Davis.
WHEN: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29
WHERE: Tuolumne River Lodge, 2429 River Road, Modesto
TICKETS: $5-10 advance, $7-15 at the gate
CALL: 209-537-2601
ONLINE: www.cereschamber.com
The Gipsy Kings
The Gipsy Kings brings its blend of flamenco, rumba, salsa and pop to the Gallo Center. The Grammy Award-winning group has sold some 20 million albums over its more than 30-year career. The band is led by producer and guitarist Tonino Baliardo and lead singer Nicolas Reyes. Pop-rock group Arc Iris opens the show.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3
WHERE: Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $59-$99
CALL: 209-338-2100
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
This story was originally published August 26, 2015 at 5:05 PM with the headline "6 Things To Do This Week."