Arts Briefs: Music at the GMC returns Friday
The new monthly acoustic series Music at the GMC returns Friday, June 17.
The Modesto Unplugged and ModestoView sponsored concert will feature Central Valley group Lisette and the Loudmouths and 2014 Valley’s Got Talent winner Carolina Stevens. The night will include jazzy pop, indie rock, opera pieces and show tunes.
Doors will open at 7 p.m. with concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Gottschalk Music Center in Modesto. Tickets are $15 general, free for children 12 and under. For more information, call 209-543-5306.
Ceres Concerts in the Park
Ceres Concerts in the Park holds its Graffiti Night Car Show on Tuesday, June 21.
The evening will include old school sounds from the River Rising Band. The event will include hamburgers, hot dogs, beer, wine and the car show. Registration is $20 and includes a meal and sash plaque. Awards will be handed out in various categories.
Show starts at 6:30 p.m. at Whitmore Park. The concert and car show are free for spectators. For more information, call 209-538-5782.
Anthony K show
Central Valley comic Anthony K is set to play a three-night engagement at Che’Root Cigar Lounge in Modesto.
The Ceres native, who has won best comedy at the Modesto Area Music Association Awards and recently won the ModestoView Clean Comedy Competition, will perform at the downtown Modesto nightspot at 7:30 Friday-Sunday, June 24-26. The stand-up is a regular headliner at comedy clubs from Sacramento to San Francisco and beyond.
Fellow Central Valley comic Chris Teicheira will open the show. Tickets are $20. For more information, call 209-492-9141.
The Dance Factory
Modesto studio The Dance Factory presents the benefit show Toymania Friday-Saturday, June 24-25.
The show will feature students from the dance studio portraying to toys of all kinds. The evening will include jazz, tap, ballet and contemporary performances. Proceeds will benefit Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Fund. The show will also honor studio owner and instructor Debbie Holtzclaw for 40 years of teaching.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m. both days at the Modesto Junior College Performing Arts Auditorium. Tickets are $15 adults, $9 children. For more information, call 209-523-1032.
La Grange Summer Craft Fair
Come out an enjoy the La Grange Summer Craft Fair on Saturday, June 18.
The event is hosted by the Odd Fellows of LaFayette Historical Lodge No. 65 in La Grange. It will showcase local art, jewelry, sewn creations and more. The fair will run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. Admission is free. For more, call 209-853-2128.
This story was originally published June 14, 2016 at 3:20 PM with the headline "Arts Briefs: Music at the GMC returns Friday."