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Updated 3.13.10
Arts Menu
Click on the following arts presenters
for information
Barkin' Dog
Eric
Benson & Clayton's
Modesto
Jr .College
Sips
Bistro
At Gallo Center
for the Arts
Sunday
Afternoons at CBS
Central
Valley Music Group
Sacramento French Film Festival
Sacramento Jewish Film Festival
Merced County Arts Council
Playhouse Merced
Merced
Shakespeare Festival
Musikgarten,
Merced
Central West
Ballet
West Side Theatre
Haggin Museum
Modesto area movie theatre
Playing For Change
Musicians
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Historic theatres doing some great things with film
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The State Theatre, Modesto
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Tower Theatre, Sacramento, CA

The Crest Theatre,
Sacramento, Ca.

The Grand
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Tracy California

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Stockton Empire
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ultimate source for the Artists in the Greater Central Valley.
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Below is
basic information for each listing. This gives you the What, Where, When,
and further contact information either by phone or website. This is our new format.
As we build this site we will have expanded information about each performance by just clicking
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Barkin' Dog
Every Weds. Creole Jazz Kings
Every Thurs. Ernie & Dave open jam
Tuesday
March 9
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Barkin' Dog Grill |
Second Tuesday
Poetry Night |
940 Eleventh Street,
Modesto
between I and J Streets |
The barkin' dog now
validates parking for the 11th st. parking garage
(parking structure
across the street) |
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572.2341
www.barkindoggrill.org |
A great place to gather
for great entertainment |
Friday
March 12
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Barkin' Dog Grill |
Local travelin'
musicians:
Camaraderie Quintet Quintet, Concert Ensemble, Jazz Band |
940 Eleventh Street,
Modesto
between I and J Streets |
New
Orleans Here We Come! |
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572.2341
www.barkindoggrill.org |
A great place to gather
for great entertainment |
Saturday
March 13
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Barkin' Dog Grill |
Ernie Bucio and the Little Big Band |
940 Eleventh Street,
Modesto
between I and J Streets |
Great Swing Era tunes with a little contemporary tossed in |
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572.2341
www.barkindoggrill.org |
A great place to gather
for great entertainment |
Friday
March 19
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Barkin' Dog Grill |
A thrilling Night of Music |
940 Eleventh Street,
Modesto
between I and J Streets |
Gottschalk Beginning Band,
Mariachi,
and the New Horizons Concert Band |
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572.2341
www.barkindoggrill.org |
A great place to gather
for great entertainment |
Saturday
March 20
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Barkin' Dog Grill |
Gordon Kennedy |
940 Eleventh Street,
Modesto
between I and J Streets |
Gordon Kennedy and a bunch of
his musical friends |
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572.2341
www.barkindoggrill.org |
A great place to gather
for great entertainment |
Friday
March 26
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Barkin' Dog Grill |
Karen Dunbar
Bucio
& the New Horizons Jazz Band |
940 Eleventh Street,
Modesto
between I and J Streets |
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572.2341 |
A great place to gather
for great entertainment |
Saturday
March 27
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Barkin' Dog Grill |
Mary Boutté
& Andy Rosenblum |
940 Eleventh Street,
Modesto
between I and J Streets |
Enjoy Mary's interpretations of great jazz standards |
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572.2341 |
A great place to gather
for great entertainment |
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Eric Benson at Clayton's
Claytons on H street between 10th and
11th
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All
Mondays |
Blue Monday |
Eric Benson and
Clayton's Restaurant present
Valley Rhythm
Section |
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No cover charges
unless otherwise noted |
Various Rock, Blues, R
& B, and Jazz groups. Dancing |
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H street between 10th
and 11th |
7:00 PM
Full Bar and dining available |
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Special Monday
March
22 |
Blue Monday |
Eric Benson and
Clayton's Restaurant present
Chris Cain Band
with Dave Mathews |
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By Donation $ |
Various Rock, Blues, R
& B, and Jazz groups. Dancing |
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H street between 10th
and 11th |
7:00 PM
Full Bar and dining available Info: 209.918.7033 |
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Modesto Jr. College x
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Thursday
March 11
7:00 PM |
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MJC Poetry Reading and Book
Signing to feature
Professor
Sam
Pierstorff |
Click for
More Info |
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Admission is $5 per person or
$15 per carload. |
The Modesto Junior College Literature and
Language Arts Division will host a Poetry Reading and Book Signing |
Student Center Fireside Lounge
on East Campus |
Language Arts Division at (209) 575-6149. |
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March 31
7:30 PM |
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MJC Friends of Music present acclaimed guitarist
Benjamin Verdery |
Tickets are available online at
http://mjc.tix.com and at the Box Office from Tuesday through Friday, 12
noon – 5 p.m. or by calling
575-6776 |
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Classical
Guitar magazine has called Benjamin Verdery “one of the classical
guitar world’s foremost personalities,” and Guitar Review referred
to Verdery as “an American original, an American master.” The New York
Times has called him “iconoclastic” and “inventive.” While most of the
evening’s program will be Verdery in solo performance, he will be
conducting his composition Scenes from Ellis Island, written for
guitar orchestra and performed by a collaboration of approximately 40
guitarists from MJC, San Joaquin Delta College, Sacramento State
University and local musicians. |
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Auditorium of the
Performing and Media Arts Center. |
$12 general and $10 for
students and seniors, |
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March 31, at 7:30
p.m. |
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“Synth-sational”
Electronic Music Concert |
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The concert will
feature original electronic music compositions created by student composers
from the MJC Advanced Electronic Music Class. The composers featured at the
concert will be Noel Barkhooy, Aldo De La Cruz, Randy Franco, Troy Gomez,
Eric Greenberg, Ola Greenberg, Doug Hess, William Ichord, Garrett Jones,
Sokoun Poeun, Augustin Pulido, and Rufus Stevenson. The music will be
created using synthesizers, computer-controlled synthesizers, samplers and
digital effects. The MJC Electronic Music Studio Director, David Dow, will
also perform an original electronic music composition during the program. |
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in the Music Recital Hall
on East Campus. |
The performance is open
to the public and admission is free. |
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April 3
9:00-4:00 |
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Great Valley Museum
Celebrate Spring with our open house and native plant sale |
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Linda Knoll, local
artist and author, will read her just-released children’s picture book
“Over in the Valley” at 12 noon and again at 2 p.m. The book, which
features plants and animals of the Central Valley, will be available for
purchase and signing by the author. Children can take part in creating a
watercolor mural inspired by the book between readings. |
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For information (209)
575-6196 |
Museum, annex and garden
are located at 1100 Stoddard Avenue in Modesto |
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Sips Bistro, Modesto
901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 39 Modesto,
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Sunday
March 7
5-8pm
527-7477 |
Sip's
Bistro |
Delta Paul
Performs
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Click for
More Info |
11 am - 9 pm, Tues - Sat
11 am - 7 pm on Sunday |
'Champagne
Sundays'
will showcase champagnes and sparkling wines by the glass to be enjoyed
with brunch items, appetizers, and caviar! |
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Admission is free
527.7477 |
~ 901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 39 Modesto, |
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Sunday
March 14
5-8pm
527-7477 |
Sip's
Bistro |
Gloria Scott
Performs
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Click for
More Info |
11 am - 9 pm, Tues - Sat
11 am - 7 pm on Sunday |
'Champagne
Sundays'
will showcase champagnes and sparkling wines by the glass to be enjoyed
with brunch items, appetizers, and caviar! |
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Admission is free
527.7477 |
~ 901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 39 Modesto, |
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Sunday
March 28
5-8pm
527-7477 |
Sip's
Bistro |
To Be Announced
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Click for
More Info |
11 am - 9 pm, Tues - Sat
11 am - 7 pm on Sunday |
'Champagne
Sundays'
will showcase champagnes and sparkling wines by the glass to be enjoyed
with brunch items, appetizers, and caviar! |
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Admission is free
527.7477 |
~ 901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 39 Modesto, |
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Sunday
April 11
5-8pm
527-7477 |
Sip's
Bistro |
David Baggett
Performs
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Click for
More Info |
11 am - 9 pm, Tues - Sat
11 am - 7 pm on Sunday |
'Champagne
Sundays'
will showcase champagnes and sparkling wines by the glass to be enjoyed
with brunch items, appetizers, and caviar! |
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Admission is free
527.7477 |
~ 901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 39 Modesto, |
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At Gallo Center for the Arts
Information: www.galloarts.org
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Wednesday
March 31
7:00 pm
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Los Lobos |
More
Information |
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Los Lobos broke into the mainstream music scene with its stirring
rendition of the Richie Valens classic “La Bamba” for the big-screen
movie, but began in 1973 as Los Lobos Del Este Los Angeles. The band has
evolved into a respected artistic entity searching for themes and topics
that are an interpretive pulse of our times.
More information at
http://tickets.galloarts.org
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Tickets from $22.00 |
I and 10th Streets, downtown Modesto
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March 22, 23
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The Drowsy Chaperone |
The Five-Time Tony
Award®-Winning
Musical
To Appear at Gallo Center for the Arts for Three Shows Only!
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Click for
More Info |
The most celebrated musical of the 2006 Broadway season, The Drowsy
Chaperone, a completely original
musical comedy, is coming to Modesto at the Gallo Center for the Arts for
three performances, including one special matinee presentation, on March
22-23. Original direction and choreography by Tony Award®
nominee Casey Nicholaw (Spamalot) with music and lyrics by Tony
Award® winners Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison |
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Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto, CA |
To
order tickets, visit
www.galloarts.org (209) 338-2100 |
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March 26
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gallo
center
f o r t h e a r t s |
BLiNK!
AN
INCREDIBLE EVENING OF AWARD-WINNING MAGIC |
Click for
More Info |
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- starring
two-time "Comedy Magician of the Year!" -
Chipper Lowell – will appear at the Gallo Center for
the Arts on Friday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. Lowell will be
accompanied by
award-winning magicians from around the world to include Jade, awarded as
"Female Magician of the Year!" and Oscar Munoz, “Gold Cup” winner for
stage magic. |
Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto,
Tickets $17 to $45 |
To
order tickets, visit
www.galloarts.org (209) 338-2100 |
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Sunday Afternoons at CBS
1705 Sherwood Avenue, Modesto, Ca
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Sunday
March 7
3:00 pm
571.6060 |
Sunday Afternoon Concerts at CBS |
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Watch for nest
season's line up |
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Admission is 20.00 Adults,
15.00 Seniors & Students, 7.00 Children |
1705 Sherwood Avenue, Modesto |
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Central
Valley Music Group
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May 8th 2010
Price: $40.00/$20.00 plus online fees - 5:00 PM |
The 2nd Annual Hot Latin Nights
Music Festival |
Featuring MALO and Bianca Sandoval |
More Info |
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Olé Productions and the Central
Valley Music Group will unite their promotions talents to bring to the
City of Ceres the Second Annual Hot Latin Nights Music Festival This
late afternoon and evening outdoor music festival will take place at the
Whitmore Mansion, a great outdoor venue located in Ceres. |
877-237-8013
RESERVED SEATING - $40.00 Comfortable chairs and tables |
The Whitmore Mansion 2733 Sixth
Street
Ceres California 95307 |
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April 1 |
Fundraiser for
Ceres and Central Valley High Schools |
FESTIVAL OF FOOLS |
More Info |
This is a
benefit to raise money for activities, athletics and academic
scholarships at
both schools. There will be beer, wine tasting, a vast array of hors
d'oeuvres, fruits and desserts not to mention the live entertainment
being provided by
Central Valley Music Group |
877-237-8013 For
further information
Tickets are $30.00 |
The Whitmore Mansion
2733 Sixth Street
Ceres California 95307 |
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Sacramento French
Film Festival
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Sacramento Jewish Film Festival
Watch for the 2011 announcement soon
Click here for the website
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Merced
County Arts Council & Multicultural Arts Center
Our small Central Valley
neighbor with many nice offerings
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Through
March 29 |
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Merced County Arts Council
Multicultural Arts |
Click for more info |
New Exhibits
Now through
March 29, the show is featuring work by students of the Merced Union
High School District and CHAA, a group of established area artists. |
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Phone: 209.388.1090 |
645 West Main Street
Merced, CA 95340 |
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Currently
on Exhibit |
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Merced County Arts Council
Multicultural Arts |
Click for more info |
New Art Exhibit
Merced County Arts Council presents , “I've Got the Music in Me” by the
Contemporary Humanitarian Artist Association, and MUHSD AP Art Show |
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Phone: 209.388.1090 |
645
West Main Street Merced, CA 95340 |
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March 20
7:30 |
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Merced County Arts Council
Multicultural Arts |
Click for more info |
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Merced County Arts Council presents
Bulgarian Folk music Concert-Dance March 20 @ 7:30. A $10 donation is
requested. Drinks or finger-food contributions are also always
welcome. For more information contact Memo Keswick @ 723-4016 |
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Phone: 209.388.1090 |
645
West Main Street Merced, CA 95340 |
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Playhouse Merced
Merced California
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Begins run on March 5
7:30 PM |
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Click for more info |
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Playhouse Merced Presents a
Musical
based on Mark Twain’s “Huckleberry Finn” |
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209-725-8587 |
452 West Main
Street; Merced, CA 95340
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Merced Shakespeare Festival
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Merced Shakespearefest
Heike Hambley, Artistic Director
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Click for more info |
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Watch for our upcoming
Summer performance announcement |
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Phone:(209) 723-3265
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28 West 27th Street
Merced, CA 95340
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Musikgarten in Merced
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Ongoing |
Patrice Stribling Nelson |
Musikgarten |
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The Musikgarten classes offered
through The Stribling Nelson Music Studio are designed to
nurture the child’s music aptitude by engaging children and their families
in singing and movement activities which help attune the ear, refine the
voice, and develop a rhythmic body through which music can be expressed.
Additionally, instrumental activities are part of the program, ranging
from playing simple rhythm instruments such as sticks and drums for babies
and toddlers to playing keyboards for older children. |
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http://www.makingmusik.com/snmusicstudio/ |
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Central West Ballet
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Playing for
Change
A fascinating attempt at world peace through music
Please take the time to learn more and support.
www.playingforchange.com
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Haggin Museum
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Thursday
April 1
7:00 p.m.
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the Haggin
Museum Presents Jazz Series with
Patrick Langham Quartet
featuring the music of Herbie Hancock
Free to museum members; Included
with regular admission: $5 adults; $2.50 youth 10-17 and seniors; children
under 10 free with adults. |
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Kick out the winter blues and join us for a
jazz series continuing March 4 featuring the music of a jazz icon whose
birthday falls in each month.
The Patrick Langham Quartet—regularly featured in area performances and on
radio station KXJZ—will perform each concert with a regional guest artist. |
For more info |
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Victory Park •
1201 N. Pershing Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 940-6300 |
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West Side Theatre
Thursday
April
8
7:00 PM doors
8:00 PM Show |
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Alasdair Fraser & Natalie
Haas |
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$19 General Admission /
$22 Reserved Seating |
Scottish fiddle master
and talented American cellist |
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1331 Main Street, Newman, CA. |
www.westsidetheatre.org,
209.862.4490 |
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Saturday
April
10
7:00 PM doors
8:00 PM Show |
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Daniel Castro Band
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$15 General Admission /
$18 Reserved Seating |
Scorching, no holds barred blues! |
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1331 Main Street, Newman, CA. |
www.westsidetheatre.org,
209.862.4490 |
Saturday
April
17
7:00 PM doors
8:00 PM Show |
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Cliff Wagner & The Old #7 |
More
Info |
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$12 General Admission /
$15 Reserved Seating |
Strong blues/country-rock with a bluegrass
influence |
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1331 Main Street, Newman, CA. |
www.westsidetheatre.org,
209.862.4490 |
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