By Chris Murphy
It’s peak season for our performing arts. We are on the countdown already for the holidays and you had better take some time, sit down with your calendar, get your family on the same page and plan your next few months, as it will go by fast. Be on the look out for some traditional Christmas holiday events that will sneak up on you.
Turlock Community Theatre
Turlock brings a one /two back to back hits this month with the amazing Robert Cray Band on November 15 and then the very next night, the Hall of Fame Cheap Trick will bring their Dream Police to the Turlock stage on November 16.
Coming soon – Jan 11 Garrison Keillor
The Gallo Center is on a roll from now until the end of the year with concerts, ballet, symphony, musicals and returning favorites you won’t want to miss.
Nov 2 – Nicholas Rodriguez – The Song of Sondheim
Nov 4 – Chicago, the Musical.
Nov 6 – One Night of Queen
Nov 7 – Righteous Brothers Farewell Tour
Nov 8 – Aziz Ansari
Nov 9 – Ari Shapiro from NPR
Nov 14/15 – Modesto Symphony, featuring Beethoven & Klebanov
Nov 16 – Richard Thomas as Mark Twain
Nov 19. – Everly Brothers Experience
Don’t miss these Holiday shows.
Nov 20 – Jim Brickman Gift of Christmas
Nov 23 – Manheim Steamroller Christmas
Nov 28/29/30 – MPA Christmas Carol
Nov 29 – Merry-achi Christmas Time – Mariachi Sol de Mexico
Family Fun Times
Nov 8 – Salzburger Maronetten Theatre – Sound of Music
Nov 22 – Moana Live Hollywood Studio musicians – Gallo Center
Dia de los Muertos
Nov 2 – Eternamente
Thru Nov 4. – Day of the Dead Altar in the Lobby.
Coming in December
Dec 12 – 21 – Central West Ballet – Nutcracker
Learn more at www.galloarts.org
Prospect Theatre Project
On stage this month is Rancho Mirage, where three couples who have been friends for ages come together at a dinner party where truth is unexpectedly on the menu, and everyone is dishing it out. A darkly funny comedy that peels back the veneer of privilege and comfort.
Written by Stephen Dietz, Directed by James Kusy
NOV 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 Cast Discussion Nov 23
www.prospecttheatreproject.org
State Theatre of Modesto
The State is rockin’, so you better get knockin’. Don’t miss great shows in the great acoustics of the historic State.
Tommy Castro – Nov 6
Alex Reymundo – Nov 7
When Doves Cry – Nov 8
Toast Tribute to Bread – Nov 11
Fleetwood Mask – Nov 15
Steps Dance Christmas Carol – Nov 22
We Own the Laughs, Uncle Lazer – Nov 29
Learn more at www.thestate.org
West Side Theatre
Nor Cal Yacht Rockers – November 1, 8 pm
Skynyrd Nation – November 15, 8 pm
Coming soon – Downey High Holiday Spectacular Dec 11, 12 &13
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