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.
LEARN MORE AT GALLOARTS.ORG/SUPPORTUS.
ABOUT THE CENTER
HOW TO BUY TICKETS
In Person: 1000 I Street, downtown Modesto
Online: 24/7/365 at GalloArts.org
By Phone: (209) 338-2100
TICKET OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday: 10 am – 6 pm, Saturday: Noon – 6 pm Closed Sundays
Ticket Office opens two hours prior to all events
EMAIL LIST
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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,
please turn off or silence any mobile device on your person. No texting, please!
• 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.
Groups qualify for discounts up to 15% on ticket prices to the many exciting performances offered by the Gallo Center for the Arts and its resident companies.
Secure your group reservation today for just 10% down of your total price!
EMPLOYEE PARTIES/REWARDS CHURCH OUTINGS CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
BUS TOURS
CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT
SENIOR CENTER OUTINGS
HOLIDAY, ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY PARTIES
…AND MORE!
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!
Our group sales manager, Jesica Sanchez, is at your service. Call her at (209) 338-5064, or send an email to jsanchez@galloarts.org.
November 29, 2025
Part of the romance of Mariachi music is that all things are possible. The humor, the heartache and even the bittersweet, inspire us to a world where we live out our dreams. In that same way, much of the excitement of Jose Hernandez’ Mariachi Sol de Mexico® is that all things mariachi are possible. While his family tree is rooted in six generations of Mariachi musicians that hail from La Sierra del Tigre region of Jalisco, Jose built on that foundation to grow mariachi music in new territories, musical genres, and in the hearts of new audiences.
Unrivaled and uninhibited, the impact of Jose Hernandez and his Sol de Mexico® on mariachi and all music is undeniable. After forming Mariachi Sol de Mexico® in 1981, Jose’s charismatic arrangements and first class musical direction led the group to instant and lasting success: playing in sold out halls from Madison Square Garden to Beijing, China and Pyongyang, North Korea. Known as one of the worlds premiere Mariachi groups, they gained the attention of the White House and have been invited to play for 5 US Presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama.
From the beginning, Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez made their mark through Hernandez’s innovative arrangements and fusion of different styles of music. Their ability to blend genres seamlessly is evidenced in their cohesive collaboration with symphonies throughout the United States.
Maestro Hernandez’s symphonic arrangements and orchestrations have led them to sharing the stage with symphony orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, Jalisco Symphony and and with The City of Prague Philharmonic.
Musical magic was captured in their 25th anniversary symphonic album, which led to the first ever Mariachi with Symphony Grammy nomination! Indeed, the theatrical aspect of Sol de Mexico’s performances has been an attraction to Hollywood for soundtracks, where they have provided music since the 198O’s.Their work can be heard in films such as Old Gringo, American Me, Rango, Glory Road, Sea Biscuit, Don Juan de Marco, and many more.
The versatility of Sol de Mexico® to expand to new audiences has led to fabulous and unexpected collaborations with legacy artists such as The Beach Boys and Willie Nelson. Within the world of Latin music, Sol de Mexico® has played alongside stars such as Vicente Fernandez, Juan Gabriel, Selena, Linda Ronstadt, Jose Feliciano and a record-breaking concert tour with Luis Miguel.
Jose Hernandez has now been nominated for a total of twelve Grammy awards both Latin and American, between both of his groups, he has also been nominated and recognized as producer by the academy.But more than awards and credits, it is the passion and love of the mariachi tradition that Mariachi Sol de Mexico® upholds. When they are not playing for heads of state or global audiences, they can be
seen bringing the love of Mariachi at their new home in Tustin, California “Casa Del Sol Cocina Mexicana’�
Outside of dazzling audiences, some may say their most important work is done through the Mariachi Heritage Society. Under the direction of Maestro Hernandez, a younger generation of musicians are being raised up with the skill and passion that has marked Mariachi Sol de Mexico®.
jQue Viva El Mariachi !
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Mr. & Mrs. William Gagon
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Dennis & Kathy Hoskins
Ginger & Kent Johnson
Michael & Claudia Krausnick
Dr. Alex Mari
Katy & Ken Menges
Modesto Rotary Club Foundation
Freda Motto
Pete & Charlie Rodgers
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Ed & Jodi Felt
Cortney Hurst
Modesto Sunrise Rotary
Judith Simms
USS Balthasar Ann M. Veneman
$300+ Corie Coleman
Grace Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
Jerry & Diane Hougland
Pam, Dave, & Jill Robert
Yogurt Mill
$150+
Donald & Judie Brimmer
Chuck & Elizabeth Harvey
Timothy C. Hubbel
Melvin & Betty Lowe
L. Wynette Murphy, M.D.
Frank & Mollie Ratto
Soroptimist International
Gary & Ann Stone
Chick & Lynda Venturini
CHECK OUT THE BENEFITS FOR BEING A CORPORATE SPONSOR
Each season the Gallo Center partners with some of the region’s most prestigious companies, businesses that recognize the remarkable marketing value of associating with the Center.
Below are some of the ways* we connect corporate sponsors to Gallo Center patrons. Imagine how these might impact your marketing goals.
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• Six lobby monitors with rotating slides
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• Promotional table/displays
• Verbal pre-show recognition from the stage
• Logo/ID light projection inside theater
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Gallo Center
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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
Todd Aaronson
Angelica Anguiano
Rebeca Baeza
Victor Barraza
John C. Bellizzi
Jennifer Coehlo
Stacey Filippi
Robert Fores
Lou Friedman
Julian Gallo
Diane
Stephanie
Ann M. Veneman
Geoff Wong
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mani Grewal Emma Grover
Irene Angelo†
Lilly Banisadre
Carl Boyett†
Joan Cardoza
Sheila Carroll
Suzanne Casazza
Paul Draper
Ron Emerzian
Ann Endsley
Kenni Friedman
Jaime Jimenez
Brian Kline
Kevin Luttenegger
Johann Ramirez
Catherine Rhee
Rosalee Rush
Robert Soria
John Schneider
Kate Trompetter
Philip Trompetter, Ph.D. Aaron Valencia
Colleen F. Van Egmond
Julie Vander Wall
Sue Zwahlen
FOUNDING TRUSTEES
Kate
Barry Highiet†
Jeanne
M.D.
Tony Mistlin†
M.D.
Schrimp
Fred A. Silva
Ray Simon
Delmar R. Tonge, M.D.†
Tom Van Groningen, Ph.D.
Doug Vilas
Carol Whiteside†
Jeremiah Williams
Alice Yip
Memoriam