By Chris Murphy
You can enjoy some epic live shows this month. So turn off your computer and head out to see some excellent stage performances. You will learn a thing or two and be completely amazed by the talent.
Ours, The Black History Musical, presented by Schoolyard Rap, is an exciting and educational experience for learners of all ages. Written by the Billboard charting artist, Griot B, this show will take you on a journey through time where you will learn about the amazing stories not taught in schools. Listen to the bass bump, the treble tremble, and the rhymes recited and you will leave this show educated, uplifted, and entertained.
Feb 17 7 pm
Jay Leno will be returning to the Gallo Center on February 25. He is back in action and will be bringing the laughs to Modesto USA, home of American Graffiti. All of his years as a stand up comic, plus the years on the Tonight Show have created a lot of laughs. You know what a car guy he is so it’s a perfect fit. Maybe have classic car parking up front?
The Prospect Theatre has one of the best events all year long with the Johnny Cash Birthday Bash on January 25. The Wrong Doers, Chris Doud, Mike Allsup, Patty Castillo Davis and more. This event sells out so do not dilly dally and get your tix ASAP. PS. They have a full bar at the theatre.
www.prospecttheatreproject.org
The Turlock Community Theatre is having a great season. Don’t miss Tower of Power on Feb 10 at 7:30. This legendary bay area horn band will blow your mind. If you are in Tower of Power, you are the best of the best.
Tix at: www.turlocktheatre.org
The West Side Theatre is presenting a Chicago Tribute on February 11. This is another great power horn section band you will love. Show at 8
Tix at: www.westsidetheatre.org<www.westsidetheatre.org>
Its Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday
Don’t miss out on the downtown Mardi Gras at Urbano with the Creole Jazz Kings. This will be total blast with New Orleans style jazz and New Orleans specialties.
Get your beads and head downtown and celebrate February 21.
1016 H St $5 Cover 7-98:30
The Youth Empowerment Program presents its first talent show in partnership with The State Theater, An Evening of Black Joy featuring young men and women ages 12 – 26 to showcase their talents. A space for black youth in the community to embody their culture with a chance to win up to $1,000! We hope to see you there!
Doors open at 5:00 PM, show 6:00 PM
Tickets: $10 Formal Attire Required
The State Theatre presents the premier of Felix Austria! Compelled by the inheritance of a mysterious box of letters, American aesthete Felix Pfeifle, a young man from Modesto who begins the journey of a lifetime to reach the source of the correspondence: the last heir of the Holy Roman Emperors, aging Archduke Otto von Habsburg. The documentary captured the Best Documentary, Best Director and Best Editing Awards at the Milan International Film Festival.
Food & Wine at 5:30; Discussion at 6:30; Film at 7 p.m. Q & A after the film
Admission: $25 or $10 for students with ID
www.thestate.org<www.thestate.org>
This is just a small sampling of the amazing shows happening in our community this month. Ge the latest info on local events at www.modestoview.com
