Bieber, Swift, Minaj win AMAs

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Justin Bieber is thanking his haters.

'Twilight' finale dawns with $141.3M weekend

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The sun has set on the "Twilight" franchise with one last blockbuster opening for the supernatural romance.

Stockton Civic Theatre Presents ‘White Christmas’ starting Friday

STOCKTON - "White Christmas" is Stockton Civic Theatre's offering for this holiday season.

Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus returns to Stockton for concert

STOCKTON - The Sacramento Gay Men's Chorus returns to perform their Light Your World concert in the sanctuary of Central United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m.

Stockton Civic Theatre casts comedy ‘Lend Me A Tenor’ as first 2013 show

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

MJC’s Fall String Recital set for Nov. 29

MODETSO ─ The Modesto Junior College Music Department will present a Fall String Recital on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall on East Campus. Admission is free; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

‘Electronic Oscillations’ takes place Dec. 5 for MJC

MODESTO - The Modesto Junior College Department of Music will present "Electronic Oscillations" on Wednesday, Dec. 5. at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall.

EU High thespians present pair of one-act plays

The Playbox Ensemble at East Union High School is staging hilarious one act series "Homework Eats Dog" and "How to Succeed in High School Without Really Trying" on Thursday and Friday, Nov, 15-16, at 7 p.m. in the black box theatre.

Bond is better than ever in ‘Skyfall’

To borrow a line from Depeche Mode, death is everywhere in "Skyfall." James Bond's mortality has never been in such prominent focus, but the demise of the entire British spy game as we know it seems imminent, as well.

‘Homework Eats Dog’ & ‘How to Succeed in High School Without Really Trying’ on stage

The Playbox Ensemble at East Union High School announces its production of the hilarious one act series "Homework Eats Dog" and "How to Succeed in High School Without Really Trying". The show is tonight, Nov. 15 and16 at 7 p.m. in the black box theatre.

North Pole is coming to Lathrop

LATHROP - Lathrop has an array of upcoming holiday events on Saturday, Dec., 8. • North Pole Experience: Breakfast and pictures with Santa, 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Lathrop Senior Center. Tickets now on sale. Presale breakfast and pictures will be given priority. Several breakfast options are available. Photos with Santa are $5. • Holiday Parade: 11 a.m. on Fifth Street in Lathrop. Theme of the 2012 parade is "Holidays Around the World." ...

Mark Wahlberg to star in next ‘Transformers’ movie

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Mark Wahlberg, roll out. "Transformers" director Michael Bay says the 41-year-old actor will star in the franchise's fourth film. Bay called Wahlberg the "perfect guy to re-invigorate the franchise and carry on the Transformers' legacy" in a post on his blog Thursday. He previously squashed rumors that Wahlberg was joining the film franchise about warring robots. Bay worked with Wahlberg on his upcoming film, "Pain and Gain." "Transformers 4" is scheduled ...

Johnny Cash tribute concert Nov. 24

JACKSON – Johnny Cash fans of all ages will enjoy Jimmie Ray's Black Train, a Tribute to the Life and Legend of Johnny Cash, coming Nov. 24 to Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort.

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.

Elvin Bishop playing Isleton Cajun & Blues Festival in June

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Modesto Symphony staging ‘Let’s Go to Movies’ concert

Beach Boys tribute concert at Modesto State

Hot Latin Nights concert taking place on May 4 at Orchard Valley

MJC Choral & Vocal Extravaganza on Friday

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Big Draw features street chalk artists, other art offerings