The Gallo Center Magazine - December 2021

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magazine DEC. '21 V. 12, NO. 5

Nochebuena CH R I STMA S E VE I N M E XICO!

MODESTO SYMPHONY'S HOLIDAY POPS WITH BROADWAY STAR ALI EWOLDT!

THE NUTCRACKER CENTRAL WEST BALLET!

KENNY G ADDED SHOW IN 2022!

George S. Arata

Gary S. Davis

Bradley J. Swingle

Michelle L. Morelli

Colleen F. Van Egmond

Graham Scott

Amanda J. Heitlinger

Richard D. Moths Alyssa L. Thompson

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MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: HOLIDAY POPS

show

12/3

FRI

7:30 PM

Also Coming to the Center:

12/4

SAT

2 PM

TICKETS: $19/39/54/71/94

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CENTRAL WEST BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER

12/10

FRI

12/11 – 12

SAT – SUN 2 PM

12/17

FRI

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DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2021 12/21

TUE

7:30 PM

TICKETS: $44/64/74/84

LIMITED AVAILABILITY!

12/18 – 19 SAT – SUN 2 PM

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ADDED SHOWS: AN EVENING WITH THE ICONIC KENNY G

TICKETS: $23/38/53/65

2/16/22

TICKETS: $49/69/79/99

GALLO CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY: ALL IS CALM – THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914

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DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE!

TICKETS: $69/79/109/119

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CELTIC THUNDER: IRELAND TOUR

7 PM 7 PM

3/27/22

WED

SUN

7 PM

12/10 – 11 FRI – SAT 7:30 PM

12/12

TICKETS: $15/20/30

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WINDHAM HILL’S WINTER SOLSTICE

4/3/22

12/14

TICKETS: $39/59/69/86

TICKETS: $29/39/49

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OPUS HANDBELL ENSEMBLE

SUN

TUE

FRI

3 PM

7:30 PM

12/17

TICKETS: $12/15/20

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NOCHEBUENA – CHRISTMAS EVE IN MEXICO SUN

5 PM

7 PM

1:30 PM & 4:30 PM

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12/19

TICKETS: $25/35/45

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MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT CONCERT

12/21

TICKETS: $38 & $58

ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH

TUE

SUN

6

2 PM

8 PM

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BY PHONE: (209) 338-2100

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A Wealth of Holiday Delights Is Coming Your Way! As the year draws to a close, we recognize 2021 had its ups and downs. In many ways, the world still feels a bit broken. Yet somehow the holidays have a unique way of helping us forget all of that and reflect on what’s important. For most, the holidays are about bringing people together. And here at the Gallo Center,

de Jaime Cuéllar, followed by the return of Gallo Center favorite Dave

Koz on December 21.

Thank you to all of those who stuck with us, encouraged us, lifted us up, and made this year immeasurably better than it would have been

we’re fortunate to get to do that all year long.

otherwise. We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering

Perhaps this year more than ever before, we’re honored to be

happy you’re a part of it. This season, let’s all try to make the world a

part of your holiday traditions. We invite you to kick off the festive

better place.

season with Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops! on December 3-4 featuring Broadway star Ali Ewoldt who, by pure

support. Our community makes everything we do worthwhile and we’re

Happy Holidays!

coincidence, also performed at my wedding! This month also

Warm Regards,

marks the long-awaited return of Central West Ballet’s annual

Chad Hilligus, CEO

presentation of The Nutcracker running December 10-19.

chilligus@galloarts.org

If it’s a little more holiday drama you’re after, don’t miss Gallo

Photo by David A. Lee

LET’S BE SOCIAL!

Center Repertory Company’s stunning musical production of All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 for three performances December 10-12.

Rounding out the glad tidings on December 19 is Nochebuena:

2021/22 PREMIER PARTNER:

Christmas Eve in Mexico, an unforgettable cultural celebration with Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi

Shine on.

It’s been a while and we’re so happy to be able to be back together safely. Research has found that the arts can relieve stress, enhance empathy, and reduce anxiety.

That’s why Doctors Medical Center is proud to support The Gallo Center for the Arts - your healthy dose of arts.

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www.dmc-modesto.com

TICKETS FROM $29

WARM UP TO THE HOLIDAYS WITH

Windham Hill Winter Solstice

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021, 7:30 PM TICKETS: $29/39/49 PRESENTED BY:

TWIGS & STEMS Celebrate the winter solstice and its warm traditions with a concert of original and traditional acoustic music drawn from the multiplatinum selling Winter Solstice series as well as their many solo releases. Grammy-nominated singer, fiddler, pianist, songwriter Barbara Higbie; guitarist Todd Boston; and cellist Mia Pixley come together to lead this joyous holiday celebration of the 35th Anniversary of Windham Hill Winter Solstice.

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TICKETS FROM $12

MAKE THE SEASON BRIGHTER WITH

Opus Handbell Ensemble

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021, 7 PM TICKETS: $12/15/20

SPONSORED IN REMEMBRANCE OF BETTE BELLE SMITH The holidays are all the more delightful when you include Opus Handbell Ensemble in your entertainment plans, so please join us for their most welcome return to the Gallo Center! This advanced community handbell choir has been performing their exquisitely beautiful music in the Modesto area since 1992. They play a unique instrument requiring precision eye-hand coordination, music reading ability and tight teamwork. Their musical range stretches from Bach to Heavy Metal to Rock n’ Roll, and of course their enchanting holiday repertoire.

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TICKETS FROM $25

Nochebuena

A CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS EVE IN MEXICO

FEATURING BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE LOS ÁNGELES & MARIACHI GARIBALDI DE JAIME CUÉLLAR

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2021, 1:30 PM & 4:30 PM TICKETS: $25/35/45 SPONSORED BY:

In Mexico, Christmas is not just a single day, but a whole season of Christmas-related celebrations blending indigenous culture, Spanish heritage, and many other influences. In this concert, you'll be immersed in the spirit of Christmas in Mexico and entertained by not one, but two superb ensembles!

Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles, which catapulted to international fame when they danced at the 90th annual Academy Awards in celebration of the Pixar movie Coco will be joined by Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar, an exciting band that has captivated audiences across the United States and collaborated with such artists as Pedro Fernandez, Ana Barbara and Angela Aguilar. What a holiday party this will be!

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Original production of Nochebuena was workshopped in Northridge, CA and premiered at Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts at California State University Northridge.

TICKETS FROM $23

RESIDENT COMPANY

The Nutcracker WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021, 12 PM* FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2021, 7 PM

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 & 12, 2021, 2 PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021, 7 PM

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 & 19, 2021, 2 PM *LOW SENSORY, SPECIAL NEEDS PERFORMANCE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS ONLY. $7 TICKETS WITH GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING. TICKETS: $23/38/53/65

STUDENT DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

HOLIDAY Gift Giving Family, friends or associates... we have the perfect gifts!

For more than 30 years, Central West Ballet’s holiday tradition has combined beautiful dancing, gorgeous costumes and Tchaikovsky's magnificent score to create a magical journey into the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy, complete with cobblestone streets, a growing giant

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Christmas tree, whirlwind snowflakes—and more than 80 local children performing with CWB’s dancers! A Sugar Plum Fairy Party will take place after selected matinee performances. Party tickets are $6 and available only from the CWB office or on the day of the performance in the lobby at the Nutcracker Boutique. Call CWB at (209) 576-8957 for details.

TICKETS FROM $19

YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS RETURN!

Holiday

Pops!

RESIDENT COMPANY

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 7:30 PM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2 PM TICKETS: $19/39/54/71/94 HOLIDAY POPS! PRESENTED BY

Ryan Murray, conductor Daniel R. Afonso Jr., chorus director FEATURING: Ali Ewoldt, Broadway star MSO Chorus Hear your favorite holiday classics and carols performed by Broadway’s Ali Ewoldt (Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables) and your Modesto Symphony! The MSO Chorus will also help ring in the holiday season with a special video performance screened during the concert. Continue the tradition or start a new one and join us for some holiday cheer.

MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS

Holiday Candlelight

CONCERT

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 8 PM

Daniel R. Afonso Jr., conductor

ST. STANISLAUS

Richard Colla, Opus Handbell

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Ensemble director

TICKETS:

FEATURING:

Standard: $10 Youth / $38 Adult

MSO Chorus

VIP: $20 Youth / $58 Adult

Opus Handbell Ensemble

Enjoy your favorite traditional Christmas hymns and carols performed

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MSO'S 2021-2022 SEASON!

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by the MSO Chorus and the Opus Handbell Ensemble. Feel the warmth and peace of the holidays with your friends and family at the beautiful St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. This community favorite regularly sells out, so get your favorite seats before they’re gone!

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Gallo DELVES INTO A REAL-LIFE STORY Center OF PEACE & HOPE IN Rep THE MIDST OF WAR

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 & 11, 2021, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2021, 3 PM TICKETS: $15/20/30

THE CAST:

DIRECTED BY JIM JOHNSON AND LISETTE SIMS

SHANE ELLIOTT

SHAWN SOELBERG

RAY LEVERETT

CHRIS TODD

JEFFREY JACKSON DEAN MEDEK

DANIEL MEDINA

GCRC G A L LO C E N T E R R E P E R TO RY C O M PA N Y

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COREY STRAUSS DAVE WELTNER LARRY ZABEL

Peter Rothstein's musical, All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, is based on real-life events during World War I. Remarkably, soldiers from France, England, and Germany called a battlefield truce on Christmas Day for a single night of camaraderie, music, and peace before both sides returned to fighting in the morning. Using the words and songs of the men who lived it, All Is Calm is a moving testament to the power of humanity in the midst of war's horrors.

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Just-Added Shows AN EVENING WITH THE ICONIC

Kenny G WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022, 7 PM TICKETS: $49/69/79/99 PREMIER PARTNER:

One of the premier artists in contemporary jazz, with sales of 75 million recordings worldwide, returns to the Gallo Center for the first time in more than three years!

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Dancing With

The Stars: LIVE!

SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2022, 2 PM TICKETS: $69/79/109/119 VIP EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE. ASK THE TICKET OFFICE. SPONSORED BY:

America’s favorite dance show is coming to the Center with your favorite dances—the Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Salsa, Tango—and everything in between!

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Celtic Thunder IRELAND TOUR SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2022, 5 PM TICKETS: $39/59/69/86 PRESENTED BY:

MEDIA PARTNER:

TWIGS & STEMS The beloved PBS stars are bringing a lively, upbeat, brand-new revue that celebrates the influence of Irish and Celtic music around the world!

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Coming Soon JANUARY 2022 7 – 8 MSO: MARQUEZ CELLO CONCERTO 8 THE MUSIC OF SAM COOKE STARRING BRADD MARQUIS 11 – 12 ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY 14 JEFFREY SIEGEL: KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS 15 BILL ENGVALL: FAREWELL TOUR 18 AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER:

THE HITMAN TOUR 20 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE –

CCR CHRONICLE VOL. 1 22 TANGO ARGENTINA 23 PHANTOM’S JEREMY STOLLE: NO MORE TALK OF DARKNESS 26 – 27 RIVERDANCE: 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALEX MARI, M.D., CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD MARIE D. GALLO, PRESIDENT EMERITA (IN MEMORIAM) EVAN PORGES, IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN JUNE ROGERS, VICE PRESIDENT CHRISTINA GOMEZ, TREASURER & CHAIR ELECT VICTOR BARRAZA, SECRETARY JOE SWAIN, MEMBER AT LARGE MEL BRADLEY

BRIAN KLINE

ANNIE BENISCH

MICHELLE LEWIS

JILL BOWER

RAUL MENDEZ

CLARKE FILIPPI, D.D.S.

BEN REMINGTON, M.D.

SARAH GROVER

DUNCAN RENO

CHAD HILLIGUS

WILLIAM SEAVY

GINGER JOHNSON

JULIE VANDER WALL

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KIMBERLY CLAUSS JORRITSMA

ELLIOT BEGOUN

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ROBERTO MARTINEZ

DANIEL DEL REAL

TRENT MAYOL

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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

RYAN DZIADOSZ

CHRIS MURPHY

PAUL MICHAEL EGER

JUAN SÁNCHEZ MUÑOZ, PH.D.

ROBERT FANTAZIA

NORIK NARAGHI

ROBERT FORES

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BRITTA FOSTER

NORM PORGES

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DIANE GILBERT

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