PerformingView – Holiday Celebrations!
By Chris Murphy
It’s always great to start the holiday season with a martini. The band Pink Martini that is, as they bring their holiday show to the Gallo Center on December 3. The Holiday vibes are big this month and we have a hall-of-fame holiday list of great events and seasonal fun. On top of all this, we have new local music, poetry slams, great rock shows and Rockin’ Holiday fun. Grab your family and friends and get your plans all mapped out before the year is over.
The Gallo Center is all holiday all month long and don’t miss a thing. The holiday spirit is good and you there are many feel-good shows from Irish Christmas, to the Nutcracker to Dave Koz. Check out our full listing in our Big View. Make sure you consider becoming a Friend of the Center and get early announcements on new shows and keep the performing arts alive in our community.
Modesto Symphony Holiday Pops
Make your holiday season pop! This season, acclaimed actress and concert soloist Nikki Renée Daniels joins the MSO and the MSO Chorus. Nikki is currently starring as Lady Larken in the Broadway revival of Once Upon a Mattress, and will dazzle us all as the Modesto Symphony performs your holiday favorites!
December 6 & 7 – Gallo Center
Get info, tix and more at www.galloarts.org
State Theatre celebrates 90 years!
There is a great line up events as the State celebrates delivering great film and live events since 1934. This is truly one of Modesto crown jewels. Consider becoming a member and help support the State. Check out these great live events.
Feliz Navidad! – December 8 Jose Feliciano kicks off the holiday concert season at the State. Come enjoy the amazing talents of Jose as he sings his global hit Feliz Navidad and many more of his hits.
Ill List 19 returns to the State on December 14
Enjoy the best head-to-head verbal competition as some of the nation’s best slam poets show what they can do and where the audience votes for the winner. The Ill List is always a thought-provoking free speech evening that you shouldn’t miss. ModestoView & Sierra Pacific is proud to sponsor this creative event. There are a few tix left to this amazing Modesto event. www.thestate.org
Strut Performing Arts celebrate a Christmas Wish in dance, December 20-22
Check out the great holiday film programming this month loaded with family favorites.
To get more info, tix and to give the gift of membership or become a supporter, check out www.thestate.org
At the Prospect Theatre
The cool indie theatre on K Street just keeps getting better all the time. The main theatre has become a home for local music and cool and mostly locally written and produced shows. The Artist Lab is a great experimental venue.
Local music showcase with Friday Night Grooves with the Vibes and Friends, this month featuring Big Earl & the Crying Shame. This is full tilt big blues you won’t want to miss. Opening the night will be the classic rock grooves of The Vibes.
December 13 – 7 pm
Chris Doud in Concert
I bought the new blue vinyl record Heavy Weather Sailor by Chris Doud and it is just amazing. Each album gets better and you can just feel the talent. When he is not performing in the Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, you can enjoy his solo projects. Don’t miss a chance to enjoy hearing this new album in full at the Artist Lab at the Prospect Theatre. This event is sold out so don’t lose your tix.
December 7
Radio cavalcade It Happened on 5th Avenue
Every winter, Michael J. O’Connor, the second richest man in the world, vacates his 5th Avenue mansion for his winter home in warmer climes. Every winter, Aloysius T. McKeever, a homeless man, and his dog move into vacated mansions.
December 15 7:30 pm
Prospect Theatre Project 1214 K Street 209-549-9341
www.prospecttheatreproject.org
