Modesto by Candlelight
By Chris Murphy
Everything is more beautiful by candlelight. Around the holidays, it all seems more magical and there are some great events happening by candlelight. Date night? Family outing? Solo enjoyment? Something for everyone.
McHenry Mansion Candlelight Tours
Experience the beautifully Victorian decorated McHenry Mansion for a special weekend of candlelight tours. Very room has been thoughtfully decorated in the period style with guides and docents to tell the tales of the early years of Modesto. Don’t miss the amazing tree in the living room with period toys.
December 21 & 22 Evening tours from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Tix $10 / $5 kids
906 15th St Modesto 209-549-0428
Modesto Symphony Candlelight Concert
The MSO’s Holiday Candlelight Concert returns to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with your favorite Christmas hymns and carols performed by the MSO, MSO Chorus, and the Opus Handbell Ensemble. December 17.
1200 Maze Blvd, Modesto www.galloarts.org
Candlelight Concerts
The Listeso String Quartet have been delivering amazing candlelight concerts, from the Beatles to the Nutcracker. This month there are two special performances at the Century on 10th St. This double feature event features a string quartet Nutcracker and other holiday favorites at 6:30 and then an evening of traditional Christmas Carols and hymns at 8:45. Tix and info at feverup.com/en/modesto/candlelight
Century Modesto 927 10th St Modesto
