By Chris Murphy
There is so much on stage this month. Lucky we have the Big View for the Haunted performances. Let’s check in on the mortal world of stage and song.
After last month’s opener, the Gallo Center is up to speed for a great year. Every performance at the Gallo is well crafted, excellent sound and light and a short drive home. Check out these performances and get your tix at www.galloarts .org
Get your calendar ready. Oct – 5 Lea Salonge – Stage & Screen 2 and 6 pm, Oct 10 – 11 – Modesto Symphony – Rachmaninoff, Oct 16 – American Idol Winners Live – David Cook, Maddie Poppe, Noah Thompson, Oct 18 – Ladies Night – Sheena Easton, Taylor Dayne and Tiffany 7:30, Oct 19 – Boz Skaggs – 5pm, Oct 24 – Under the Streetlamp – Oct 24 7:30 Do Wop, Four Seasons , Drifters, Beach Boys, Beatles & more. Oct 25 – Master Chef All-Stars Live. Don’t miss Lila Downs on Oct 25 5 pm and finish off the month with the sounds of Chicago on Oct 30 with Leonid & Friends – 7:30
The State
The state starts off rockin’ with a Led Zeppelin tribute with Led Zepagain – Oct 4. Laugh it up with Paul Rodriguez and Pablo Francisco Live – Oct 10, Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day – Planting Seeds – Oct 14
This will be amazing, The Graduates featuring the music of Simon and Garfunkel – Oct 16, and put your detective hat on for Modesto Confidential – Oct 24 and check out crime scenes.
Don’t lose your tickets to Steve Trevino – Sold Out – Oct 26 and Phantasm in the Footlights = Halloween Variety Spoof & Review, Oct 30 and 31st.
Eric Clapton by The Vibes
Don’t miss the greatest hits of Eric Clapton at the benefit for CSAS and the State Theatre. Enjoy classic songs and epic guitar solos by two of Modesto’s best guitarists, Joe Barretta and Gary Nelson of the Vibes. There will also be special guests. October 11. 7 pm.
Prospect Theatre Project
This is Modesto’s indie theatre of locally crafted plays and performances. It is now home to the Off the Air Music series that features Affectionately, Mariki Christine and Dogpatch Oct 10
Arsenic and Old Lace Radio Cavalcade – Oct 18 – 7:30 P,
The Historic Fallon House is home to great theatre by the Sierra Repertory Theatre this month. Take a day and enjoy historic Columbia before you take in the show. Please check www.sierrarep.org for days and showtimes.
Of Mice and Men
In California during the Great Depression, George and Lennie, two migrant workers, hope to one day acquire their own piece of land. But when trouble stirs up on the job, George must choose between protecting his friend or staying the course towards his version of the American dream
Through October 25 – Fallon House
Constellations
This spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know—delving into the infinite possibilities of their relationship and raising questions about the difference between choice and destiny.
October 3-26
Turlock Community Theatre season is getting going with Quinn Dale Comedy – Oct 11 7:30 and
BlackHawk on Oct 23 – 7:30. www.turlocktheatre.org<www.turlocktheatre.org/>
And now for something fun for the kids !
Sesame Street Elmo & Friends Oct 12 = Gallo Center
Magic Puppet Workshop – Oct 29 – The State Theatre 3-5 pm for grades 3-6 5:30 – 7:30 for 7-12 and adults.
