Virtual Movies, Music and Theatre
By Chris Murphy
The State Theatre briefly opened, but now has announced that they would shut the doors until the COVID situation changes. But in the meantime, the State has been creative with curbside popcorn and wine sales and a lucky few of us got to see American Graffiti on the big screen. Something else cool is happening, with the Virtual Screening and Discussion. Last month I hosted an American Graffiti seminar with Jeff Wexler, Ken White and Wes Page. It wsas great to have people from all over the USA discussing this important film. This month the program continues with All About Eve and Dead Poet’s Society. You can register at www.thestate.org, watch a pre-screening info video, watch the movie on your own and then log in for a group discussion. It is really fun. The State will continue Friday night curbside popcorn this month, except on July 3. Please check it out and support the State at www.thestate.org
State Lectures
All About Eve July 13-16, Discussion at 7 pm with Arnold Schmidt, Randy Siefkin and Jim Johnston of the GCA on the 16th
Dead Poet’s Society July 20-23 with Moderator Sam Pierstorff Discussion at 7 pm on the 23rd.
Gallo Virtual Events
The Gallo Center will be teaming up with the State Theatre for their All About Eve virtual film screening and discussion. Details are still being finalized. They will also be planning future virtual theatre events with “The Hitchhiker” and “Arsenic and Old Lace” later this summer. Please check www.galloarts.org for updated event and donation info.
ModestoView
Virtual Live continues into July. Every evening at 6 pm, ModestoView Facebook @modestoview will be hosting “live” shows from our local Modesto area musicians. We even had one with Effie Passero that went live from Mexico. Please enjoy this shows and please tip the bands doing them, as for many, making music is their only way to make money. www.modestoview.com
The arts are having a hard time this season so if you are able, please consider donating, sponsoring or purchasing gift cards for future events. Thank you.
