A Time to Perform in December
By Kaye Osborn
The last month of 2015 has arrived! Isn’t it amazing how quickly it comes every year! So, we need to cherish each moment of every day! This month fills up with lots of different events: school performances, parties, shopping, baking and decorating. Take time to enjoy some local productions and embrace the season with music and song.
Here’s what happening in our neck of the woods!
Prospect Theater Project
The Whipping Man: December 4- December 13
Very cool intimate theatre. You will love it and they have a bar.
Constellations: Sunday, December 20: 2 PM
A Reader’s Theater event
For more information: call (209) 549-9341 or visit their website prospecttheaterproject.org
McHenry Museum
FREE Dickens Faire Children’s Event
Saturday, December 5: 9 AM- noon
Get there early to decorate a snowman sugar cookie and an ornament. Meet some of the talented Central West Ballet Dancers and Modesto Junior College cheerleaders! Then visit the Farmer’s Market and the beautiful McHenry Mansion! Remember, to come back for the electric light Christmas parade, tree lighting and Rockin’ Holiday celebration in 10th St Plaza.
Second Saturday at the McHenry Museum
Stroll through the beautiful Christmas decorations with friends and family!
Gallo Center for the Arts – Dec 2
Big Bad VooDoo Daddy Holiday Show
Dec. 4 & 5 :
It’s a Wonderful Life: Radio – This is truly a walk back in time as you are transported back to the days of radio for this performance, complete with sound effects and everything. This sold out last year so don’t miss it.
December 4 &5
MSO Holiday Pops with special guest performances by
Dec. 6: 2 PM and 4 PM
The Elves and the Shoemaker
CWB The Nutcracker
Dec. 11- Dec. 20th
Check out the complete listing at galloarts.org
Modesto Junior College
Welcome to the Hotel Paradiso: Little Theater
Dec. 2-Dec. 6
The Night Before Christmas: MJC Auditorium: family holiday Choral Concert
For tickets: Auditorium Box Office: (209) 575-6776
