In Brief: Arts events across the region
Filmgoers who missed a documentary about rock climbers in Yosemite that was planned as a one-time-only screening at the State Theatre will get two more chances to see the movie.
The Reel Rock 9 film tour “Valley Uprising” will be shown today and Saturday at the downtown Modesto theater. The film features Modesto resident Royal Robbins. According to the State’s website, Robbins’ son Damon Robbins – who brought the film to the theater in October – again is hosting the screenings through his Camp 4 Wine Cafe. The movie chronicles rock climbing’s golden era in Yosemite National Park from the 1950s through today, including the “outlaw” climbers who were at its forefront. The film, which played to a sold-out house Oct. 23, will be shown at 7 p.m. today and at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the State, 1307 J St. Tickets are $12 today, $10 Saturday.
Ballet troupe at Gallo
The Alonzo King LINES Ballet brings its poetry of movement to the Gallo Center for the Arts on Saturday.
Since 1982, the Alonzo King LINES Ballet has been a celebrated contemporary ballet touring company. Its choreographer and creator, King, has worked with the Swedish Royal Ballet, Frankfurt Ballet, Ballet Bejart, Les Ballets de Monte Carlo, Joffrey Ballet, Alvin Ailey, Hong Kong Ballet, North Carolina Dance Theatre and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
The show starts at 8 p.m. in the Foster Family Theater. Tickets are $25-$45. For more, call (209) 338-2100 or visit www.galloarts.org.
Mamajowali, more at CBS
Mamajowali will perform in the next Sunday Afternoons at CBS concert, set for Sunday at Congregation Beth Shalom in Modesto.
Interweaving two continents and three musical sensibilities, Mamajowali is made up of Joe Craven, Mamadou Sidibe and Walter Strauss, three veteran musicians who have found common ground in a new and unique sound. Their blend of kamale ngoni (the hunter’s harp) with six-string guitar, percussion, fiddle, mandolin and singing is traditional, innovative and uncommon, according to a press release.
Also performing at the show will be Hattie Craven, Joe Craven’s 13-year-old daughter, who is an actress, singer and songwriter.
The concert begins Sunday at 3 pm at Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. Tickets are $20 for adults; $15 seniors and students; $7 ages 2 through 12. See www.cbsmodesto.org for more.
Veterans Day tribute
A Veterans Day celebration set for Tuesday at the State Theatre is sold out. The star-spangled tribute will feature patriotic music performed by the Army’s Band of the Wild West.
The free show also will feature the Golden Valley Chorus, artist Bob Davidson and the MJC theater department and speech team.
Ripon Arts League
Pacific Coast Horns will perform Nov.13 for the Ripon Arts League concert series. The “Brass, Banter, and Barbershop” show promises music and song for all ages from former Disneyland brass musicians.
Formerly the Disneyland Bellhops, the Pacific Coast Horns quintet entertains with music from Broadway, big band and jazz to popular songs and musical mashups of well-known classics.
The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at Ripon High School, 301 N. Acacia Ave. You must be a member to attend, and membership starts at $30. For more information, call (209) 599-7876 or (209) 599-3476.
MJC student art exhibit
Modesto Junior College presents “In My Own Eyes,” an exhibition of artwork by MJC students through Nov. 26.
A free public reception with the artists will be held Nov. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit features a variety of artwork, including multimedia, painting, sculpture, drawing and ceramics by art majors, as well as students who are just beginning to study art.
The exhibit is at the MJC Art Gallery on the east campus, 435 College Ave. The gallery is open Mondays through Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and admission is free. For more, call (209) 575-6819.
Funstrummers anniversary
The Funstrummers Ukulele Band will hold a seventh anniversary concert today at 7 p.m., offering songs representing dance around the world.
Included will be a Civil War-era waltz which will be picked by advanced players in the band; a high-spirited Abba tune from “Mama Mia,” a ragtime song with a double melody; a rap song and a popular contemporary tune from 2013; an authentic Hawaiian hula performed by dancer Cathy Whalen and sung by band members in Hawaiian; a line dance by band members to a cowboy boogie; one of the most popular songs ever sung by Frank Sinatra; and other surprises.
The show is free at Church of the Brethren, 2301 Woodland Ave., Modesto. Call (209) 505-3216 for more information.
Grateful Dead cover at West Side
Grateful Dead/classic-rock cover band Highway 33 will play Saturday at the West Side Theatre.
Highway 33, named in tribute to the road connecting the West Side of the Central Valley, is composed of six members: Tino Gomes, vocals and congas; Frank Amaral, guitar and vocals; Dave Keller, guitar and vocals; Dave Lebental, bass and vocals; Mark Karmelich, keyboard and vocals; and Tim Freund, drums.
Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show at the West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. Tickets are $10. For more, see www.westsidetheatre.org.
This story was originally published November 6, 2014 at 2:00 AM with the headline "In Brief: Arts events across the region."