Norman Foote brings his comedic music show to the Gallo Center in Modesto.
Submitted by Gallo Center for the Arts
At the State Theatre, enjoy food, wine and a film about a former Modestan’s search for answers.
That film, along with performances by comedian Howie Mandel, classic rock’s America, Pink Martini, Norman Foote, Tower of Power and more highlight the entertainment events set in the Modesto region for the week of Feb. 4-10.
“Felix Austria!”
The documentary “Felix Austria!” features a former Modesto man’s journey to reach the source of a correspondence, the last heir of the Holy Roman Emperors, Archduke Otto von Habsburg. The movie will play at the State Theatre with a food and wine reception, discussion and post-screening Q&A session moderated by Matthew Emerzian.
Felix Etienne-Edouard Pfeifle, born Brian Pfeifle, is a graduate of Beyer High School and the subject of the film. A press release from distributor Indiepix Films forwarded by Pfeifle calls him “an exquisite dandy, a consummate gentleman and an expert on Viennese aesthetics, architecture and aristocracy.”
After Pfeifle inherits a box of correspondence between the archduke and a man named Herbert Hinkel, he travels to the palaces of Vienna. He also feels the “tug of home” in Modesto, according to the release. His father suffers from Huntington’s disease, which Pfeifle has a 50% chance of inheriting.
“Director Christine Beebe’s feature film debut is an unforgettable, unique exploration of destiny, dreams and identity that transcends place and time,” the release said.
The movie, released in 2019, was set to play at the State in 2020 but was canceled due to the pandemic, according to an email from Pfeifle.
WHEN: Feb. 4. Food and wine 5:30 p.m., discussion 6:30 p.m., film 7 p.m. with Q&A after
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $25, $10 students with ID
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
Howie Mandel
Comedian Howie Mandel’s career has spanned television, film and stage for more than 30 years. The comedian currently can be seen on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” in his 11th season as a judge. There were limited tickets to the Gallo Center show available at press time.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $39-$99
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Pink Martini
The eclectic, acoustic-oriented group Pink Martini features singer China Forbes in a show at the Gallo Center. Formed in 1994, the group has gathered a cult following for its music, which crosses genres including classical, Latin, jazz and classic pop.
WHEN: 5 p.m. Feb. 5
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $39-$79
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Norman Foote
An award-winning entertainer from Canada known for his combination of family-friendly music and comedy, Norman Foote brings his “Foote-notes in February” to the Gallo Center. The program mixes rhythm, rhyme, laughter and a 100-piece youth choir.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $15-$35
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
America
Classic-rock band America returns to the Gallo Center. Fronted by founding duo Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, the group’s hits include “A Horse with No Name,” “I Need You,” “Ventura Highway,” “Don’t Cross the River,” “Tin Man,” “Lonely People,” “Sister Golden Hair” and more. There were limited tickets available at press time.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $59-$89
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Tower of Power
Tower of Power has been playing its funk and soul music for more than 50 years. The band coming to Turlock Community Theatre is known for hits including “You’re Still A Young Man,” “Down to The Nightclub,” “What is Hip?“ and “So Very Hard to Go.”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10
WHERE: Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive
TICKETS: $50-$70
ONLINE: www.turlocktheatre.org.
Modesto Symphony Orchestra
Andrew Grams conducts the Modesto Symphony Orchestra in its “Barber & Brahms” program. The performance opens with Margaret Brouwer’s “Remembrances.” Violinist Simone Porter will be featured on Barber’s Violin Concerto. The program will end with Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 in D major.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10-11
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $19-$94
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
