The Gallo Center Magazine - August 2023

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AUGUST 2023 AT A GLANCE & TABLE OF CONTENTS

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MEET THE CENTER’S NEW BOARD CHAIR CHRISTINA GOMEZ!

“I have loved the performing arts for as long as I can remember,” enthuses Christina Gomez. “Having grown up in Ceres, I remember traveling to other places to experience what the Gallo Center routinely offers our community. I am so grateful that my children get to enjoy the diversity of performances the organization brings to our own backyard.”

Among those performances, Gomez cites Latino shows, comedy, Broadway tours, and many of the resident company presentations. Her husband Victor and their two children, 14 and 10, have only to travel from their Turlock residence to enjoy them.

Gomez expects her enthusiasm for the performing arts to personify the new leadership role she is undertaking at the Gallo Center for the Arts, where she became board chair for a two-year term beginning July 1. The E. & J. Gallo Winery executive succeeds Alex Mari, M.D. A former trustee of the organization, Gomez joined the board of directors in the 19/20 season and has been serving as the board’s treasurer as well as chair of the board’s Finance Committee.

She views her role at the Gallo Center as one that supports and contributes to its stability. Gomez cautions, “performing arts centers have not yet fully recovered from the COVID pandemic that resulted in complete shutdowns. Now we are experiencing economic uncertainty. As chair, I plan to work with Chief Executive Officer Chad Hilligus and the board on strategies that enhance the Center’s mission and enable long-term goals.”

Says Hilligus, “Christina’s passion for and dedication to the Gallo Center is inspiring. In addition to the impressive professional experience she brings to the role, she was instrumental in cultivating the Center’s relationship with the Latino community, which led to the successful launch of the Amigos of the Center donor initiative.

“I am eager to work together to advance the great work of the Center with Christina’s forward-thinking leadership.”

Gomez is celebrating her 16th anniversary with the winery, where she is Vice President— Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a double concentration in Accounting and Computer Information Systems from San Jose State University. In addition, Gomez holds credentials as a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional.

THERESA CAPUTO RETURNS TO BRING COMFORT WITH ‘THE EXPERIENCE’

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023, 7:30 PM

TICKETS: $59/99/109/119

LIMITED AVAILABILITY!

For over a decade Theresa Caputo, star of the hit TLC show The Long Island Medium, has provided messages of peace and comfort to over a million people worldwide. Through sharing her gift of communicating with those who have passed on, Theresa delivers healing messages directly to audience members, comforting them with the revelation that our deceased loved ones are still with us—just in a different way. Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience is an awe-inspiring evening you don’t want to miss.

Every prior appearance at the Gallo Center by Miss Caputo has sold out.

1ST U.S. TOUR IN SIX YEARS! DONNY IS ON THE ROAD AGAIN— AND COMING TO MODESTO!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2023, 7:30 PM

TICKETS: $79/99/129/149

LIMITED AVAILABILITY!

PREMIER PARTNER:

The Gallo Center for the Arts is proud to be a part of the first U.S. tour in six years by this legendary performer and music icon. Donny Osmond is coming off a long residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas, where his show won Best Production, Best Headliner and Best Family-Friendly Show at the 2022 Best of Vegas Awards.

Osmond’s show is a dynamic, energy-filled musical journey of his unparalleled life as one of the most recognized entertainers in the world. His engaging performance throughout the show includes the fan-favorite and show-stopping “Auto-rap-ography,” a rap song accompanied by milestone photos and videos from his impressive career of six decades, and a Broadway-style production of his classic hit from Disney’s Mulan, “I’ll Make A Man Out Of You.” The show also includes an audience interactive segment where anyone can request any song he’s ever recorded.

Osmond has been a singer, actor, triple-threat television series host (talk show, game show, variety show), best-selling author (his autobiography entered the UK bestseller chart at #1), commercial spokesman, motivational speaker, and even a racecar driver. Throughout his illustrious career, he has earned 33 gold records, selling over 100 million albums on his way to worldwide stardom. He has made history by celebrating almost six decades in show business with the release of his 61st album, One Night Only, a live album accompanied by a DVD of his sold out UK tour in January, 2017.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023, 7:30 PM TICKETS: $49/69/89/99

PREMIER PARTNER:

With his deep bass voice, Josh Turner has sold more than 6.5 million records, reached 4.8 billion global streams, and has become a favorite and unforgettable hit-maker on country radio. With timeless songs like “Long Black Train” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” Turner’s five No. 1 singles include “Your Man,” for which the official music video surpassed 100 million views. A native of South Carolina, Turner has received or been nominated for more than 20 awards by the Grammy, Country Music Association and other industry organizations.

GALLO CENTER JOINS WITH USERWAY TO MAKE WEBSITE MORE ACCESSIBLE & INCLUSIVE

Digital technology is a major challenge for millions of people worldwide. It’s called the “digital divide,” and it creates barriers for people with disabilities who encounter daily obstacles when using websites, apps and digital documents. Today, approximately 90% of websites are inaccessible, yet 200,000 new sites get published every day.

Enter UserWay, a company dedicated to inclusion online, with a deep commitment to accessible, usable ADA-compliant experiences for all users.

The Gallo Center is tapping into UserWay technology by placing a special widget on our website. The widget appears on the lower left-hand corner of our website when viewed on desktop and laptop computers, tablets and mobile phones. Clicking on the widget introduces the user to a host of exciting features—among them, translations from English into more than 50 other languages, easy manipulation of website font sizes, text spacing, line height, screen contrast, color saturation and much more.

Aim your cell phone camera at the QR code to watch a UserWay video about this incredible leap across the digital divide.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2023, 3 PM

TICKETS: $40/45/50/55

Late Nite Catechism made its U.S. debut 30 years ago and since then has been presented in more than 410 cities around the world. It’s an uproarious piece of theatre that takes audience members back—sometimes nostalgically, sometimes fearfully—to the children they once were. An irrepressible Sister teaches an adult catechism class to a roomful of “students” (the audience). Over the course of the play, Sister goes from benevolent instructor, rewarding the “students” for correct answers with glow-in-the-dark rosaries and laminated saint cards, to authoritative drill sergeant. This is great fun!

THANK YOU

TO OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY OF SUPPORTERS!

CENTER CIRCLES

As of June 15, 2023

LAUREATE’S CIRCLE ($100,000+)

John S. & June A. Rogers*

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE ($25,000+)

Jim & Sue Coleman

Bob & Marie Gallo*

Joseph & Ofelia Gallo

Mary C. Gallo

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLES ($10,000+)

Carl & Carole Boyett

Melvin & Barbara Bradley

The Caron Family

Central Valley Trees and Landscape Services Inc.

Robert & Cheryl Fantazia

The Mayol Family & Team PSC

Katy & Ken Menges

David & Jeanne Olson

Reed Foundation, Jeff & Margaret Reed and Matthew & Jamie Reed

Jason, Beki, & Stephen Rush

Chris & Stephanie Tyler

Doug & Kim Vilas

Billee S. Zanker

Anonymous (1)

AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE

($5,000+)

James Beard

Rob & Dianne Burkett

Tom & Kelly Cook

Dawn Cunningham & Philip Trompetter*

Paul Michael Eger & Kim Cabassi

Jim & Carole Enochs*

Dr. Clarke & Stacey Filippi

Elvio P. & Susan J. Filippi

Damon & Melissa Franzia

Mr. & Mrs. William Gagon

Christopher & Jessica Godden

David & Patty Halvorson

Wayne & Susan Henry

Judy Herrmann

Doug & Susan Highiet

Gary & Mary Ippolito

Nan & Steve Jacobs

Ginger & Kent Johnson

Curtis & Kimberly Jorritsma

Michael & Claudia Krausnick

Daryl & John Lillie

Richard & Brenda Lowry

Kevin & Stacey Luttenegger

Modesto Transfer & Storage

Gary & Sharilyn Nelson

Dr. Roland & Kate Nyegaard*

Ruthann Olsen*

Dr. John & Patricia Pfeffer

Alice Renfroe

Fred & Susan Rich

D. F. Ritchie*

Janet Rogers & Bev LaBelle

Bill Rose

Norman E. Rusca, Jr. & Gloria Bracco

Silva Injury Law, Inc.

Michael Joe & Hannah Silva

Bonnie Strauss

Randy Wayne Summers

Michelle Swanson

University of California, Merced

James & Alice Yip*

Steve & Jennie Zeff

PATRON’S CIRCLE ($2,500+)

A. L. Gilbert Company

Harold & Marlene Agresti

Carolyn Ahlem*

Jim & Carol Ahlem

Ayera Technologies, Inc.

John & Diane Bellizzi

Eric & Carol Benson

Blankenship Services

Tracy & Bruce Bondi

Dale Boyett

Brent BurnsideBurnside Body Shop

Kris Brocchini

Aaron Brown & Norik Naraghi

Sheila Carroll and Sean & Sunday Carroll

Mr. & Mrs. John Casazza

Ron & Karen Champion

Randy & Sandy Clark

Richard & Sharon Clauss*

Tom & Tami Cosentino

Daniel Del Real – Del Real Group

Scott & Pam Denney

Dominic DePalma

Ron & Janice Emerzian*

Jeff & Britta Foster

Kenni & Lou Friedman

Lit & Judy Fung

Dianne Gagos

Dale & Glenda Gaither

Carole Garton & Family

Jeff Gaudio & Karen Freeborn

Jay & Diane Gilbert

Christina & Victor Gomez

The Graspointner Family

Allen & Deborah Kidwell Grayson

Clive & Jean Marie Grimbleby

Doug & Kathy Harms*

Devon & Rosalie Hill

Kathleen & Charles Holmberg

Dennis & Kathy Hoskins

Jeanette Hubbard*

Craig & Lisa Jamison

Wilmar & Judy Jensen*

Tim & Tracey Kerr

Brian & Ann Kline

Dan & Bonnie Leonard

Cory & Michelle Lewis

Dr. Alex Mari

Ed & Mimi Maring

Garrad & Dallas Marsh*

Marni Martin

David & Gloria Mraz

Chris & Rebecca Murphy

New Bridge ManagementAdrian Harrell

Nicholson Family

O’Brien’s Market

Miriam Olsen

Ernest & Susan Ott*

Reuben & Teresa Peterson

Butch & Sue Pirrone

Marion Potter-Ingles & Bart Ingles

Jeff & Barbara Quinn

Carl & Mary Lou Rice

Donna Robinson

Dr. James Robinson & Ms. Kathy Kohrman*

Larry & Judy Robinson

Dr. Jerome & Corrine Robson*

Joaquin & Myrna Rose

Bud & Ann Saalwaechter

John & Marge Scheuber

Bill & Dr. Niamh Seavy

Jim & Peggy Shiovitz

Judith Simms

Stanislaus Food Products

Dick & Patty Stevens

Gary & Ann Stone

Ronald V. “Bud” & Patricia J. Stone

Storer Family

Joe & Ann Swain

T & M Farms

Suzanne S. Tubman

Bruce & Grace Valentine

Ann M. Veneman

Babette Nunes Wagner & Gary

Wagner MD*

Phyllis Walden

Gary & Barbara West

Linda G. West*

Matthew & Sandra Weston-Dawkes

Gary & Helen Wick

PARTNER’S CIRCLE ($1,200+)

Hytham Abou Youssef & Marifel Magsino

Cynthia & John Alba

Dr. R. J. Moriconi & Mr. Tony Alonzo

Steven Anderson & Beth Nagle

Ron & Sherry Angin

Angelica J. Anguiano Esq

George & Marie Bairey*

Margaret J. Barker*

Victor & Marisela Barraza

Betty Beard

Allen & Carol Beebe

The Begouns

Bryan Bell

Gary & Helen Bell

Dave & Kathy Benn

Pam Berg

Joyce Bienvenu*

George & Anna Boodrookas

Kirstie Boyett & Alan Zacharias

Braden Farms

Anne & George Britton*

David & Cheryl Brown

Tony Bruno

Glenda Brush

Clifton & Sherri Butler

Mary Byers

Tim & Suzanne Byrd

California State University, Stanislaus

Steven Campbell

Joan Cardoza

Lorraine Cardoza

Mike & Kimberly Caskey

Champion Industrial Contractors Inc.

Kevin & Melanie Chiesa

Nathaniel & Rachel Clopton

Corie Coleman

Tom & Laurie Conradson

Christine Corning

Cyndi Czop

In Memory of Matthew E. Davis

Charles & Karyn Dawson

Ted & Janet Dickason

Ron & Lynn Dickerson

The Patrick & Lori Dodd Family

William & Lori Doyle

Karlene Duckart*

Jim & Patty Duval

John & Karen Dyrseth

Jim & Roni Edgmon

Ken & Stacey Elving

Frank & Sharon Farmer

Craig & Debbie Felix

Bob & Carole Fernandes

Carol Berberian & Philip Fincher*

Dr. & Mrs. Richard Fisher

Armando & Amber Flores

Janelle Foster

Paul & Margaret Friedrich

Sylvia F. Fuller

Leesa & Mitchell Gagos

Nancey Gagos*

Kristin Galloway & Family

Lynette Gayles

Larry Gerber

Gianelli | Friedman | Jeffries

David & Maureen Gianelli

Pam & Steve Gifford

Rob & Jan Gilbert

Janelle Gray

Stacey Green

Byron & Jane Gregerson

Fritz & Phyllis Grupe

Marty & Kay Grynbaum

Rick & Janet Haak

Bob & Jan Hagopian

Kathy Hansen

Harry’s Affairs - Broumas Family

Pam Hayes

Jack Heinsius & Christine Olson

Dennis & Vicky Hermreck

John & Mary Ellen Hertle

Vickie Higginbotham

Dr. Joseph L. Higgins, Jr.

Chad & Mark Hilligus-Powell

Douglas R. Hilson & Manuel M. Costa

Linda Hischier

Ronald Hoffmann Morris Nursery

Dr. Richard Holihan

Charles J. Hranac

Intrinsic Elements - Susie Fagundes & Michelle VanArtsdalen

John & Edith Jacinto

Bill & Nancy Jackson

Cathy Jennison

Mark & Mary Ann Jensen

Jim & Linda Johnson

J. Michael & Susie Keckler

Richard A. Kendrick, MD

Jack & Wendy Kennedy

George King & Nancy Snodgrass

Jim & Cathy Kolsky

Nick & Linda Konner

John & April Kruse

Peter & Kathleen Lai

Dennis & Libbie Lanigan

John & Faith Lawder

Travis & Tara Lee

Robert & Susan Levy

Frank & Elizabeth Liberini

Robert & Suzanne Longstreth

Leonard & Grace Lovalvo

Sharon Lovalvo

Janice Lucero

Dr. James & Ingrid MacMillan

Dave & Sally Mantooth*

Jeremy & Taya Matthews

Bill Mattos

Mercy Maya & Ruben Haro

Tony & Gail McBride*

Tim & Elaine McConnell

William & Barbara McDermott

James & Nannette McKay

Janet McMahon

George Mesrobian

William & Marilyn Michael

The Middleton Family

Steve & Debbie Mitchell

Miyamoto Farms

Christin Moffitt

Don & Gloria Monaco

Dick & Jeanine Monteith

Jorene M. Moratto & Sharon J. Tereshka

Alison Morr & Stephen Gemperle

Carl & Brenda Morris

Rose & Steven Morrow

Pat & Carol Mulrooney

Marshal Musselman

Bill & Lorelee Nichols

Tom & Peggy O’Donnell

Orion Promotional Group

Dr. Harvey & Manon Palitz

Steve & Pam Pallios*

In Memory of James Robert “Moose” Parsons

Bill & Cathie Peck

Steven Perry & Ann Marie Truscello

Harry T. Phillips

John & Cheri Phillips

Donna Pierce

Brad & Anna Pagonis-Pitts

Dr. Jon & Lynn Pont

Phillip & Melina Prull

Dr. Michael & Michaela Purnell

David Quinonez & Yolanda Meraz

Robert & Carol Radke

Tim & Peggy Ragsdale

Matt & Rose Marie Reavill

Jeff & Sheila Redoutey

Randy & Lori-Cae Reece

Jim & Chris Reed

Regional Hand Center

Dr. Benjamin & Mrs. Darlyn Remington

Catherine Rhee & Jill Braaten

Donald & Donna Riley

Mike & Lisa Ringer

Carlos P. Rivas, Sr & Esteban Luis Rivas

Carlos & Carla Rivera

Ivan Rizo & Liana Ramos

Pam, Dave, & Jill Robert

William & Christine Roberts

Mariphil Romanow-Cole

Kim & David Rose

Rossini Menswear & Formalwear

Marylou Rousseau

Cecil & Nancy Russell

Ed & Mary Sai

Sergei Samborski & Diana Loomis

John & Mary Ann Sanders

Robert A. Saunders*

Marsha Savage

Philip & Therese Schmidt

Delsie Schrimp

Brant & Hannah Scott

Pamela Shelton-Allen, State Farm Insurance

Marie S. Silveira

Matt & Claudia Sinclair

Thomas & Val Smart

Teresa Smith

Sodhi Law Group

Tom & Denise Solomon

Karen Somers & Carolyn Ward

Todd & Cheryl Stevens

Alexis Stirling & Rosemary Odell

Rex & Valerie Sutter

Ridge & Mary Ann Sutter

Jeff & Renee Swank

Swatman OrthodonticsDr. Matt Swatman

Joan Theaker

Andrew & Betsy Timbie

Patti Torrens & Jim Ladd

Liz Trauring

Aaron Valencia & Gloria Soriano

Tom & Grace Van Groningen*

Barbara Van Overbeek

Tom & Diane VanderVeen

Burt & Polly Vasche*

Peter Vella

Chick & Lynda Venturini

Nancy Von Gunten

Marsha Waggoner

Hans & Carla Wagner

Jean Walker Lowell

Steve & Jennifer Ward

Austin & Jayne Waters

The Richard Waycott Family

Jim Weaver & Shannon Gilbert-Weaver

Ella Webb & Shelley Dameron

Tom & Susie Wenstrup

Mark & Laura Wharff*

Dr. Spencer & Nathan Whatcott

David & Cindy White

Ken White & Robin Johnson

Reagan & Sherry Wilson

Susan Windemuth & Tom Holliday

Henry & Susan Winters

Terry & Christen Withrow*

Howard & Debbie Wright

Dr. Timothy & Caren Yao

Capt. Kevin E. Young

Lynn & Sue Zwahlen

Anonymous (4)

*Charter Donors

CORPORATE SPONSORS

2023/24 PREMIER PARTNER

Doctors Medical Center

2023/24 SEASON SPONSORS

Boyett Petroleum

Kaiser Permanente

Mercedes-Benz of Modesto

University of California, Merced

Silva Injury Law, Inc.

The Save Mart Companies

Visit Modesto

U.S. Bank

Beard Land & Investment Co.

Oak Valley Community Bank

Tio Francisco

Hilmar Cheese Company

DoubleTree by Hilton Modesto

Modesto Subaru

Yogurt Mill

McDonald’s

The Graspointner Family

Reed Family Companies

The Macdonald Group

Paradigm Construction

Vintage Car Wash

Ceres Pipe & Metal

Downtown Modesto Partnership

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

2023/24 SEASON SPONSORS

Katy & Ken Menges

Chris Johnson & Ed Nelson

Dawn Cunningham & Philip Trompetter

Bruce & Grace Valentine

Law Offices of Gary C. Nelson

Jeff Gaudio & Karen Freeborn

CORPORATE PATRONS

As of June 15, 2023

The Mayol Family & Team PSC

Daniel Del Real – Del Real Group

Stanislaus Food Products

The Graspointner Family

Braden Farms

Gianelli | Friedman | Jeffries

Sodhi Law Group

Mistlin Honda

ARTS EDUCATION

As of June 15, 2023

$25,000+

Alfred Matthews

California Arts Council

Education Foundation of Stanislaus County

U.S. Bank Foundation

Anonymous (1)

$10,000+

Modesto Subaru

Porges Family Foundation Fund

The Make Dreams Real Foundation

$5,000+

Kaiser Permanente

Silva Injury Law, Inc.

Anonymous (1)

$2,500+

Beard Land & Investment Co.

$1,000+

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Cathy Jennison

Modesto Rotary Club Foundation

Modesto Sunrise Rotary

FOUNDATION GIVING

Bob and Marie Gallo Foundation

California Arts Council

Costa Family Foundation

National Endowment for the Arts

Stanislaus Community Foundation

The Ernest Gallo Foundation

The Julio R. Gallo Foundation

Porges Family Foundation Fund

U.S. Bank Foundation

Every effort has been made to ensure our list of supporters is accurate. It is possible that a name may have been misspelled or omitted. If so, please accept our sincere apology and kindly notify our Development Department at (209) 338-5013 or by email at friends@galloarts.org, so that we may make the appropriate change to our records.

Join us on the grass in this perfect setting for downtown outdoor concerts at the Modesto Rotary Music Garden. Bring a lunch from home or order from one of our wonderful local restaurants, and then be sure to get dessert from our presenting sponsor, Yogurt Mill. Their traveling Froyo truck will be at every concert!

ALL CONCERTS BEGIN AT NOON AND ARE WEATHER-PERMITTING.

THE BROWN BAG SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IS BACK!

FREE BROWN BAG SERIES CONCERTS IN AUGUST!

PRESENTED BY:

This singer-songwriter has a warm, sultry vibe, smooth, refined vocals, and superb acoustic guitar skills. Think ‘indie R&B with a jazzy pop flow.’

Scott is an indie-folk/country artist from the Foothills. Captivating melodies and lyrics about love and heartbreak demonstrate his sheer passion for music.

SPONSORED BY:

This acoustic duo performs pre-war Delta and Country Blues, with an aim to keep the genre alive by sharing it with others—and their joyful playing style!

A favorite singer-songwriter across the valley, she’s a threetime Modesto Area Music Award winner who plays Americanastyle music with a soulful take.

FOR JIM JOHNSON, WITH OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE

Dr. Jim Johnson’s retirement as the artistic director of the Gallo Center Repertory Company at the end of last season concluded one of the more amazing chapters in the Gallo Center’s history.

The story begins in late 2009, when the Center’s then-chief executive officer, Lynn Dickerson, determined that the organization’s still-fledgling arts education department needed the wisdom and guidance of an experienced education professional.

Lynn turned to Jim, who had retired from Modesto Junior College in 2008 after a long and distinguished career, ending his time there as an emeritus Professor of Communication & Theatre/Dean of the Arts, Humanities & Communications Division/Interim Vice President of Instruction. In January 2010, Jim signed on as the Center’s Arts Education Coordinator. In that role, Jim helped vet and select appropriate productions for the Student Matinee Series that over the Center’s 16-year history has introduced hundreds of thousands of students to the wonders of the performing arts. In addition, Jim supervised the Center’s annual program of taking plays that dealt with social issues affecting students—chief among these, bullying— directly to schools.

By 2011, Jim and Lynn recognized another opportunity, and so began collaborations with other arts organizations; namely, Prospect Theater Project, the Theatre Department at Modesto Junior College, and the Drama Department at California State University-Stanislaus.

The first of these co-presentations, with Prospect Theater Project, was To Kill a Mockingbird in 2011. The production, directed by Jim, was a rousing success—artistically, critically and financially— and it established a benchmark for quality and accomplishment that still exists today.

Out of the ‘Mockingbird’ experience came another milestone. In 2012, four African American actors in its cast were inspired to launch Sankofa Theatre Company. Jim would go on to serve as a mentor to the company for several years thereafter, as Sankofa partnered with the Center to shine a spotlight on Black history, life and culture through the performing and visual arts.

Based on the success of its co-presentations with other organizations, the Gallo Center decided to

launch its repertory company in 2016. With Jim as the artistic director, the ensuing seven years would see GCRC present a virtual catalog of classic and contemporary works. Every production became a showcase of performers and creative teams from across the San Joaquin Valley coming together to create unique theatre experiences.

And what helped make this chapter in Gallo Center history amazing? Jim did it all—for 13 years—as a volunteer.

THANKS,

JIM! Here are just some of the productions

Jim had a hand in—producing, directing, acting in or advising:

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE - THE RADIO PLAY

THE GRAPES OF WRATH

CHILDREN OF THE DUST BOWL

THE PIANO LESSON

TOMAS AND THE LIBRARY LADY

THE HOUSE AT POOH CORNER

PYGMALION

OUR TOWN

LOOKING OVER THE PRESIDENT’S SHOULDER

A CHRISTMAS MEMORY

MARIACHI GIRL

INHERIT THE WIND

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?

SANGRE DE UN ANGEL

TOO MANY TAMALES

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

THE EXONERATED RUMORS

MANZI

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

THE MIRACLE WORKER

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE

A RAISIN IN THE SUN

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

STAND & DELIVER

LITTLE WOMEN

YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS

THE ODD COUPLE

CHILDREN OF THE DUST BOWL

GOOD TROUBLE: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN LEWIS & THE FREEDOM RIDERS

ON GOLDEN POND

HOLES

ALL IS CALM

GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER

TWISTED TALES OF POE

A CHRISTMAS STORY OF MICE AND MEN

Gallo Center CEO Chad Hilligus and his predecessor Lynn Dickerson were among dozens of well-wishers at a June 1 ‘retirement party’ for Jim Johnson. They all gathered to extend thanks and best wishes to one of the best friends the Gallo Center has ever had.

ADDED SHOWS!

DAUGHTRY ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE BY THE ROCK ‘N ROLL POWERHOUSE!

SPECIAL GUEST: AYRON JONES

TICKETS FROM $49

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023, 7:30 PM

TICKETS: $49/69/79/89/99

ZZ TOP ROCK, BLUES & BOOGIE BY THAT LITTLE OL’ BAND FROM TEXAS!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023, 7:30 PM

TICKETS: $89/109/129/139

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THE POWER POP, HARD ROCK, ROCK ‘N ROLL HALL OF FAMERS!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023, 7:30PM

TICKETS: $59/79/89/99

TICKETS FROM $59

THESE SHOWS WERE ADDED TO THE 23/24 SEASON AFTER OUR SEASON BROCHURE WAS PRINTED, BUT THEY ARE ON SALE NOW.

A JOHNNY MATHIS CHRISTMAS CELEBRATING 67 YEARS AS THE ICONIC VOICE OF THE HOLIDAYS!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2023, 7:30 PM

TICKETS: $69/99/129/159

LEWIS BLACK THE KING OF COMEDY RANTS— FIRST VISIT SINCE 2017!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2023, 7:30 PM

TICKETS: $39/59/69/79

ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC

10 AM FRIDAY, JULY 21!

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CALL (209) 338-2100 OR VISIT THE TICKET OFFICE:

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For over 30 years, Valley Comfort has been a family owned residence that has helped hundreds of families care for their loved ones. Their attention to detail and hands-on approach sets them apart as they take great pride in making sure each resident is happy and comfortable.

RESIDENT COMPANY MODESTO PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2023, 7:30 PM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2023, 2 PM

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 & 12, 2023, 7:30 PM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2023, 2 PM

TICKETS: $24/32/41/45

At Modesto Performing Arts, it’s Christmas in August! Based on the cherished 1954 movie, White Christmas the Musical tells the story of two military veterans, song-and-dance men Wallace & Davis, who are booked for a Christmas show at a Vermont lodge. The owner just happens to be their former Army commander. The dazzling Irving Berlin score features “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano” and the timeless title song, “White Christmas.”

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHRISTINA GOMEZ, CHAIR OF THE BOARD

MARIE D. GALLO, PRESIDENT EMERITA†

ALEX MARI, M.D., IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

GINGER JOHNSON, CHAIR ELECT

ANNIE BENISCH

MEL BRADLEY

SARAH GROVER

CHAD HILLIGUS

MICHAEL KRAUSNICK

MICHELLE LEWIS

KATY MENGES

JUAN SÁNCHEZ MUÑOZ, PH.D.

COMING SOON

SEPTEMBER 2023

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DUNCAN RENO

TINA ROCHA

JUNE ROGERS

BRANT SCOTT STEPHANIE GALLO TYLER

ANN M. VENEMAN

GEOFF WONG

NICOLE LARSON, SCF NEXTGEN FELLOW

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TODD AARONSON

ANGELICA ANGUIANO

VICTOR BARRAZA

ELLIOT BEGOUN

LORRAINE CARDOZA

CLIFFORD COOPER

ISMAEL COVARRUBIAS

KATHRYN DAVIS

DANIEL DEL REAL

PAUL MICHAEL EGER

ROBERT FANTAZIA

FALLON FERRIS

ROBERT FORES

JULIAN GALLO

RYAN ROTH GALLO

DIANE GILBERT

EMMA GROVER

SABRINA HIGH

DOUG HIGHIET

LINDA HISCHIER

RONALD HOFFMANN

JOSE IBARRA

JOHN JACINTO

JAIME JIMENEZ

BRIAN KLINE

JAY KRISHNASWAMY

DANIELLE LAU

KEVIN LUTTENEGGER

VIRGINIA MADUENO

ROBERTO MARTINEZ

TRENT MAYOL

YOLANDA MERAZ

CHRIS MURPHY

SHARILYN NELSON

BILL NUNES JR.

RICHARD OGLE, PH.D.

GINO PATRIZIO

ROSE MARIE REAVILL

JEFFREY REED

CATHERINE RHEE

SUSAN RICH

CHRISTINE ROBERTS

JOHN SCHNEIDER

MICHAEL JOE SILVA

KT STAACK

KATE TROMPETTER

PHILIP TROMPETTER, PH.D.

AARON VALENCIA

COLLEEN F. VAN EGMOND

DOUG VILAS

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IRENE ANGELO†

LILLY BANISADRE

CARL BOYETT†

JOAN CARDOZA

SHEILA CARROLL

SUZANNE CASAZZA

PAUL DRAPER

RON EMERZIAN

ANN ENDSLEY

KENNI FRIEDMAN

LOUIS FRIEDMAN

DIANNE GAGOS

BARRY HIGHIET†

RANDY JALLI

CHRIS JOHNSON

GRACE LIEBERMAN†

ROY LEVIN, M.D.

ALEXANDRA LOEW

BILL MATTOS

TONY MISTLIN†

KATE NYEGAARD

RUTHANN OLSEN

JEANNE PERRY

JOHN C. PFEFFER, M.D.

NORM PORGES

CHRIS REED

JAMES REED

SUE ELLEN RITCHEY

DELSIE SCHRIMP

FRED A. SILVA

RAY SIMON

DELMAR R. TONGE, M.D.†

TOM VAN GRONINGEN, PH.D.

CAROL WHITESIDE†

JEREMIAH WILLIAMS

ALICE YIP

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