ABOUT DIGITAL PROGRAMS
The Gallo Center has adopted the use of digital programs meant to be viewed on cell phones or other computer devices. This change has important public health, environmental and economic benefits: reducing close contacts between patrons and ushers, cutting our use of paper, and eliminating substantial printing costs. View the program only before shows begin or during intermissions. Please be considerate of other patrons and artists on stage by not viewing it during performances. Patrons who do not observe this courtesy and create distractions may be asked to leave. Thank you!
WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
The Gallo Center for the Arts is a non-profit performing arts center with a deep commitment to enriching the people and communities of California’s vast San Joaquin Valley. From the scintillating performances of its wonderful resident companies, to the great variety of world-class entertainment presented by the Center each season, to robust arts education programs for the region’s youth, this is where the magic happens.
From the beginning, the Center’s mission has been clearly defined: to provide an inspirational civic gathering place where regional, national, and international cultural activities illuminate, educate, and entertain. Since revenue from ticket sales and facility rentals only covers a portion of the costs associated with fulfilling this mission, the Center is dependent on the generous annual financial support from donors and program sponsors within our community.
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ABOUT THE CENTER
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The mission of the Gallo Center for the Arts is to enrich the quality of life in the San Joaquin Valley by providing an inspirational civic gathering place where regional, national and international cultural activities illuminate, educate and entertain. The Gallo Center for the Arts celebrates the diversity of the San Joaquin Valley by offering an array of affordable cultural opportunities designed to appeal, and be accessible, to all.
The Center opened in September, 2007 and consists of the 440-seat Foster Family Theater, the 1,248-seat Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, the Marie Damrell Gallo Grand Lobby and a plaza serving both theaters, and the Modesto Rotary Music Garden.
As a regional non-profit performing arts center, the Gallo Center for the Arts presents internationally recognized touring artists in all disciplines, and also is home to four resident companies: Central West Ballet, Modesto Performing Arts, Modesto Symphony Orchestra and Opera Modesto. The Gallo Center for the Arts is a unique public/private partnership. Construction was funded jointly by the County of Stanislaus, which owns the facility, and contributions from more than 4,000 individuals and businesses given to a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization which today operates the Center.
PATRON EVENT INFORMATION
• Emergency exits are indicated by green exit signs located above each exit. For your safety, please check for the location of the exit nearest to your seat.
• The Gallo Center for the Arts is accessible to disabled patrons. Wheelchair seating is available in both theaters. Portable wireless listening devices are available at the Coat Check room at no charge. Please inform the Ticket Office of any special needs when ordering tickets.
• Food and beverages are not allowed in the theaters. (with the exception of bottled water and beverages served in theater cups.)
• Smoking is prohibited inside the building and within 20 feet of all entrances.
• Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the Gallo Center for the Arts’ house managers.
• The use of recording equipment and the taking of photographs in Gallo Center for the Arts theaters is strictly forbidden. The Gallo Center for the Arts reserves the right to confiscate any such equipment and/or require offending customers to exit the premises.
• As a courtesy to artists and to your fellow patrons,
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• Restrooms are located on all three levels of the Center.
• Lost items will be held in the Coat Check room on the main level until the end of the performance. Thereafter, please contact Ticket Office at (209) 338-2100.
• All patrons MUST have a ticket to enter a performance regardless of age.
• Out of courtesy to other patrons, the Gallo Center for the Arts requests that no infants or toddlers attend any performance.
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November 2, 2025
MARIACHI GARIBALDI DE JAIME CUÉLLAR
Jimmy K. Cuéllar - Director/Violin
Jason Franco - Vihuela
Max Lara - Guitar
Eduardo Rodriguez - Guitarron
Richard Ramos - Trumpet
Aaron Holguin - Trumpet
Sebastian Gonzalez - Trumpet
Ernesto Lazaro - Violin
Mizael Peña - Violin
Daniel Cortes - Violin
Ballet Folklorico de Rio Grande
Miguel Peña – Director
Jennifer Lozano – Assistant Director
Delia Jeanina Ortegon
Elizabeth Stamatio Hernandez
Elsa Beatriz Vasquez
Jaqueline Yvette Rubalcaba
Angela Yolimaris Marentes
Maria de Jesus Garcia
Perla Olivo
Emmanuel
BALLET FOLKLORICO DE RIO GRANDE
Miguel Peña – Director
Jennifer Lozano – Assistant Director
Delia Jeanina Ortegon
Elizabeth Stamatio Hernandez
Elsa Beatriz Vasquez
Jaqueline Yvette Rubalcaba
Angela Yolimaris Marentes
Maria de Jesus Garcia
Perla Olivo
Emmanuel Peralez
Juan Salinas
Beny Lopez Jr.
Rolando Garcia
Ezra Alcocer
Miguel Llanas
Ramiro Silva
CREW
Fausto Juarez - FOH Audio
Michael Hanley - BOH Audio
Jonathan Jose Ruiz - Production Assistant
Claudia Franco - Assistant
Michael Garcia - Assistant
Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet
Folklorico del Rio Grande are proudly represented by Marian Liebowitz Artist Management
ETERNAMENTE: A DIA DE LOS MUERTOS SPECTACULAR!
A Journey Through Memory, Music, and Spirit
Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar & Ballet
Folklórico del Río Grande
ACT I — Prehispánico
A tribute to ancient roots
A pre-Hispanic Aztec dance invokes ancient rituals and the deep connection between the Aztec people and their gods. Dancers, adorned in feathers and traditional attire, move to the rhythm of drums and conch shells, embodying nature, life, and death. For Día de Muertos, this dance serves as a powerful homage to the Aztec view of death as part of the natural cycle, blending spirituality with vibrant movement. The dance honors the ancestors and the connection between the past and present, creating a mystical celebration of life’s eternal journey.
Choreography: Miguel Peña & Jennifer Lozano Music by: Jorge Reyes
• ● The Flight of the Bird Children
• ● Corazón Del Sol
• ● De Ushuaia a la Quiaca
ACT II — La Llamada
The Call to Remember
Songs commonly performed at funerals and in remembrance of loved ones often reflect deep emotions of loss, love, and farewell. In Mexican culture, traditional songs like La Vida Es Un Sueño and Te Vas Ángel Mío convey profound sorrow and longing, serving as tributes to those who have passed. These songs offer comfort and a sense of connection, celebrating the memory of the departed while expressing heartfelt grief and eternal love.
Musical Arrangement: Jimmy K. Cuéllar
• Jugando con la Muerte – Taunting the Afterlife
• Amor y Más Amor – Love and More Love
ACT III — Juquila: Fe y Fiesta
Inspired by the devotion to Nuestra Señora de Juquila in Oaxaca, this piece begins with a solemn procession in honor of the Virgin, a symbol of faith and protection for the people of the region. The ceremony then gives way to the spirited rhythms of sones and chilenas, dances filled with energy, playfulness, and community pride.
Presented within our Día de Muertos celebration, Juquila reflects the way Mexicans weave together reverence and festivity—where prayers to the Virgin and dances for the living also become offerings for those who have passed, uniting devotion, memory, and joy.
• Choreography: Miguel Peña
• Musicical adaptation: Jimmy K. Cuéllar
ACT IV — El Silencio
In Quiet Memory
These songs are heartfelt tributes that blend tenderness and reflection, offering moments of peace, remembrance, and celebration of life through music.
Musical Arrangement: Jimmy K. Cuéllar
• Me Haces Falta – I Miss You
• A los Cuatro Vientos – Cry to the Four Winds
ACT V — CuahuPanco: Amor y Huapango
From the shores and heartlands of Tamaulipas rises the huapango, a dance of pride, rivalry, and celebration. CuahuPancoevokes the spirit of its people—where love is contested with fiery steps, traditions are displayed in vibrant dress, and joy unites the community in festivity. Within our Día de Muertos celebration, this dance becomes an offering of life’s passions—love, struggle, and togetherness—reminding us that even in death, the spirit of community and joy endures.
Choreography: Jacqueline Rubalcaba and Rolando García
Musical Arrangement: Jimmy K. Cuéllar
• La Orquídea – The Orchid
• Derecho y al Revés – Upright and Reversed
• El Gustito – The Small Delight INTERMISSION
ACT VI — La Fiesta
Lively and joyful songs filled with vibrant rhythms and playful melodies, perfect for bringing people together at a fiesta. It captures the spirit of celebration, inviting everyone to dance, sing, and share in the festive energy.
Musical Arrangement: Jimmy K. Cuéllar
• Golpe Traidor – The Deceptive Strike
• Cielito Lindo – Beautiful Darling
ACT VII — Corridos Mexicanos
Corridos are narrative ballads that tell stories of Mexican history, culture, and heroism. These songs chronicle events from the Mexican Revolution to modern tales of bravery and defiance. During Día de Muertos, corridos take on a deeper meaning, recounting the lives of those who have passed. Through dance and storytelling, performers bring to life the courage and spirit of those honored during this sacred time.
Choreography: Rafael Zamarripa
Music: Traditional
• Tecolote – Owl
• El Corrido de Polino Guerrero –The Ballad of Polino Guerrero
ACT VIII — El Portal
Stepping outside the realm of mariachi, we honor acclaimed Mexican composer Arturo Márquez with his celebrated classical work Danzón No. 2. Inspired by the rhythms and elegance of the traditional Cuban-Mexican danzón, this piece has become a symbol of Mexico’s contribution to the world of orchestral music. With its sweeping melodies, infectious rhythms, and dramatic contrasts, Danzón No. 2 embodies both sophistication and joy, making it one of the most beloved Mexican compositions performed on international stages.
Musical Arrangement: Jimmy K. Cuéllar
• Danzón No. 2 – by Mexican Classical Composer Arturo Márquez
ACT IX — El Encanto de la Catrina
“La Llorona” is a traditional Mexican folk song with deep cultural roots and a haunting, melancholy tone. The music is inspired by the legend of La Llorona, a weeping woman who mourns the loss of her children. With its soulful melody and poetic lyrics, La Llorona expresses themes of sorrow, longing, and love, often interpreted as a lament for lost love or past regrets.
Choreography: Miguel Peña
Musical Arrangement: Jimmy K. Cuéllar
• La Llorona – The Crying Woman
• Perfume de Gardenias – Scent of Gardenias
ACT X — La Ofrenda
An ofrenda is a traditional altar created to honor and remember deceased loved ones, especially during Día de los Muertos celebrations. It is a deeply meaningful and symbolic display that invites the spirits of the departed to return and be reunited with their families.
Musical Arrangement: Jimmy K. Cuéllar
• Amor Eterno – Eternal Love
• Yo Sin Ti – Me Without You
ACT XI — La Vera-Cruz
The rhythms of the son jarocho echo from the port of Veracruz, where the sea meets the land and cultures converge. With elegant white costumes, the dancers embody grace and vitality, their steps weaving tradition, flirtation, and joy. The music of the harp, jarana, and requinto lifts the spirit into celebration.
Within our Día de Muertos offering, Veracruz shines as a reminder of life’s brightness—where the dance itself becomes a bridge between memory and festivity, carrying the laughter of the living to honor the souls who remain eternal.
Choreography: Miguel Peña
Music: Traditional
• El Zapateado – The Stomping Dance
• La Bruja – The Witch
• La Bamba – Traditional Song
ACT XII — México Eterno
Mariachi and Ballet Folklórico from Jalisco represent two vibrant pillars of Mexican culture, blending music, dance, and tradition. With powerful melodies by violins, trumpets, and guitars, mariachi brings to life the spirit of Jalisco through songs that tell stories of love, pride, and celebration. Paired with the colorful and energetic performances of Ballet Folklórico, this combination creates a dynamic and captivating display of Jalisco’s cultural heritage.
Choreography: Miguel Peña Musical Arrangement: Jimmy K. Cuéllar
• Amo Esta Tierra – I Love My Homeland
• Homenaje a Vicente Fernández –
A medley honoring Mexico’s legendary singer (Aca Entre Nos, Los Mandados, Volver Volver)
• Popurrí Jalisco –
Popular songs and dances from the State of Jalisco (La Negra, Las Indias, El Perico Loro, El Jabalí, La Madrugada, El Jarabe Tapatío)
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Ginger Johnson, Chair of the Board
Marie D. Gallo, President Emerita† June Rogers, Director Emerita
Christina Gomez, Immediate Past Chair
Mel Bradley, Chair Elect
Sarah Grover
Juan Sánchez Muñoz, Ph.D. Jeff
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