Beethoven helps usher in Classics season

STOCKTON - A full program of Beethoven is in store when the Stockton Symphony begins its Classics season on Thursday, Nov. 15.

Stockton Civic casts comedy to open 2013

STOCKTON - The Stockton Civic Theatre has cast its first show of 2013, the madcap, screwball comedy "Lend Me A Tenor," opening Jan. 9.

Holiday Tea benefits women, kids in Congo

The Women's Holiday Tea benefit takes place Saturday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m. at the Place of Refuge, 486 Button Ave.

Music performance offered in November & December at MJC

MODESTO – Music is in the air at Modesto Junior College. The MJC Music Department is presenting a full calendar of upcoming fall and holiday presentations. All performances are open to the community and many concerts are free. Tickets will be available at the door for those performances charging admission. Upcoming concerts include: •Nov. 9 – Fall Choral Concert titled "Singers & Ringers!" will be held at 7:30 p.m. in ...

Brasil Guitar Duo adds Stockton to United States tour on Nov. 18

As a part of its Music Beyond Borders series, the Stockton Symphony presents the Brasil Guitar Duo on Sunday, Nov. 18, at 2:30 p.m. The concert will be held at the Scottish Rite Center, 33 W. Alpine Avenue, Stockton (between Pacific Avenue and El Dorado Street).

Breakfast with Santa at senior center

The Manteca Senior Center will host the annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec.8, starting at 9 a.m.

Almond Blossom Mobile Home Park holiday boutique Saturday

Lunch will be available at the Almond Blossom Holiday Boutique this Saturday from 9 until 3 p.m.

Foxx, Wonder among stars honoring Eddie Murphy

LOS ANGELES (AP) - However riotous the Eddie Murphy stories from Arsenio Hall, Tracy Morgan, Adam Sandler and Russell Brand, the highlight of Spike TV's tribute to Murphy was the comedian's duet with Stevie Wonder.

Manteca is only one of two appearances being made by Quintet on California tour

The Mirari Brass Quintet will be featured in the Sunday, Nov. 4, Manteca Kindred Arts Concert at St. Paul's United Methodist Church.

Candye Kane part of Black Oak Casino live entertainment lineup for December

TUOLUMNE – Seven-time National Blues Award Nominee Candye Kane will perform at Black Oak Casino on Dec 7.

MJC offer free showing of ‘2016: Obama’s America’

MODESTO – The Modesto Junior College Student Republican Club will offer two free screenings of the movie "2016: Obama's America". This first showing will be on Thursday, Nov. 1, and the second will be on Friday, Nov. 2, in Forum 110 on east campus, 435 College Ave. Both shows will begin at 7 p.m. each day with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

MRPS gearing up for 3-day holiday boutique

The annual Holiday Boutique at the Manteca-Ripon Pentecost Society Hall is right around the corner.

George McGovern dies at age 90

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - George McGovern once joked that he had wanted to run for president in the worst way - and that he had done so.

Singer Lacy C. Dalton, comic Mike Pace among performers at Black Oak Casino

TUOLUMNE - Stand-up comedian Mike Pace will lead off the November entertainment lineup at Black Oak Casino.

MJC offers documentary film ‘If a Tree Falls’

MODESTO - The Modesto Junior College Civic Engagement Project Fall Film & Lecture Series will offer a free showing of the film 'If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front' on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. in Forum 110 on East Campus.

Elvin Bishop playing Isleton Cajun & Blues Festival in June

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