PerformingView
By Chris Murphy
You can be anything! You can learn anything, sing anything and who knows, you may be the next star of the stage and screen. Our BigView this month celebrates many that have made a difference out there in this big world that called Modesto home.
Modesto singer and performer Gregory Pyatt is a great example of this. After many years of planning, he has put together a special Valentine’s show at the Gallo Center that has something for everyone. Gregory was inspired early in his life go to after his dreams, performing with Buck Townsend in Shenendoah and working with Grace Lieberman. With Grace’s encouragement he went on to perform in national programs, even alongside George Peppard in the Sound of Music and has been performing ever since. While watching the Gallo Center construction, he dreamed about brining a show celebrating love to the Gallo stage someday. Now it’s happening and you will love the soaring ballads and songs for all to connect with from pop, movie soundtracks, and even a little opera. Celebrate local talent and love on February 14 at “A Musical Celebration of Love”.
Another show you should not miss is Storm Large. She is a talented irreverent performer, musician, actor, playwright, who toured for years with Pink Martini. She also wowed audiences at the Fat Cat years ago, where she took some time to read ModestoView.
Gallo Center for the Arts
Feb 7, 8, 9 – Sweat – Sankofa Theatre
Feb 12 7:30 pm– Take 6. 10 time Grammy Award winners, amazing a capella band celebrated by Quincy Jones
Feb 15 7:30 – Voyage: the Music of Journey
Feb 16 5 pm – Storm Large: Inside Voice
Feb 18 & 19 7 pm – Dear Evan Hansen
Feb 22 7 pm – Complexions Contemporary Ballet music of U2
Feb 22 7 pm – Dreamers Circus
Feb 27 7 pm – BYU Ballroom Dance
Feb 28 – 7 pm –Alex Lucero Band, Oakdale native now touring the globe
For Kids and Families
Feb 7 & 8 – Modesto Symphony – Disney Fantasia Live
Feb 8 – Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra
Tix and info at www.galloarts.org
State Theatre
It’s a great line up in March with great live performances from Hell’s Belles AC/DC tribute on Feb 14. Perfect hard rock date night with the local Vintage Youth opening.
Don’t miss the Framton Comes Alive tribute on Feb 8, and then get laughing with Karen Morgan headline the Modesto Rotary benefit show on Feb 25
Tix and info at www.thestate.org<www.thestate.org>
MoRo Music Garden
Full Moon Drum Love Drum Circle. Feb 12 7 pm – Get your rhythm going and howl at the moon with David Rogers in a nighttime drum circle. This is a FREE, all-ages friendly happening. Just bring yourself, Drum Love provides the fun.
Prospect Theater Project
Celebrate the Johnny Cash as the Wrong Doers’ Band and the Prospect Theater Project continue their 13-year tradition of celebrating the birth of the “Man in Black” by hosting the Johnny Cash Birthday Bash. This popular night of music and dancing serves as a fundraiser to support the Prospect Theater Project. This show is a who’s who of Modesto music.
February 22 – 1214 K St. Modesto. @prospecttheaterproject
7 pm doors show at 8. Very limited tix
www.prospecttheaterproject.org<www.prospecttheaterproject.org>
Note- Friday Night with Vibes & Friends returns in April.
West Side Theatre
Head to the west side for some great tribute shows.
Feb 1 – 8 pm – Gen Xer band does a cool 80s MTV show
Feb 22 – 8 pm – Ronstadt Revolution is a Linda Ronstadt Tribute with musicians from Dick Dale, Elvis and Tina Turner.
Tix and info at www.westsidetheatre.org<www.westsidetheatre.org>
Turlock Theatre
The Turlock Community Theatre is back in the live show season with some great events. Comedy start Whitney Cummings will be bringing the laughs with her Big Baby show on February 8. Arrival ABBA tribute band will bring the hits on February 20th and then enjoy the Assyrian Comedy show with Vincent Oshana & Paul Elia, Feb 22nd at 7 pm. Get tix and info at www.turlocktheatre.org<www.turlocktheatre.org>
There is so much more happening that won’t fit in our pages, so please check Modesto’s best event calendar at www.modestoview.com<www.modestoview.com>
If your event isn’t listed, please let us know at event@modestoview.com<mailto:event@modestoview.com> and we will add it.
