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Picnic at the Pops! The Music of Queen

September 6, 2025

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Modesto Symphony Orchestra

Picnic at the Pops!
Windborne’s The Music of Queen

Saturday, September 6, 2025
Grounds Open: 5:00 pm
Concert Starts: 7:30 pm

GALLO Grounds

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There will be one intermission.

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Picnic at the Pops! Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown

September 7, 2024

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Modesto Symphony Orchestra

Picnic at the Pops! Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown

Saturday, September 7, 2024
Grounds Open: 5:00 pm
Concert Starts: 7:30 pm

GALLO Grounds

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There will be one intermission.

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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

May 31, 2024 at 7:30 pm
June 1, 2024 at 2:00 pm

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Gallo Center for the Arts, Mary Stuart Rogers Theater

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John Williams (b. 1932)

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert
Feature Film with Orchestra

There will be one intermission.

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. All rights reserved.


Star Wars Film Concert Series
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Twentieth Century Fox Presents
A Lucasfilm Ltd. production

Starring
Mark Hamill
Harrison Ford
Carrie Fisher
Billy Dee Williams
Anthony Daniels as C-3PO

Co-Starring
David Prowse
Kenny Baker
Peter Mayhew
Frank Oz

Directed by
Richard Marquand

Produced by
Howard Kazanjian

Screenplay by
Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas

Story by
George Lucas

Executive Producer
George Lucas

Music by
John Williams


Original Motion Picture Soundtrack available at Disneymusicemporium.com 


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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert Live to Film

November 3, 2023 at 7:30 pm
November 4, 2023 at 2:00 pm

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Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” in Concert

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Gallo Center for the Arts, Mary Stuart Rogers Theater

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Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” in Concert
Feature Film with Orchestra

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts © All rights reserved. 


Featuring the voice talents of:

Chris Sarandon
Catherine O’Hara
Ken Page
William Hickey
Glenn Shadix
Paul Reubens

A BURTON/DI NOVI Production

Music, Lyrics & Score by DANNY ELFMAN

Based on a Story and Characters by TIM BURTON

Adaptation by MICHAEL MCDOWELL

Screenplay by CAROLINE THOMPSON

Produced by TIM BURTON and DENISE DI NOVI

Directed by HENRY SELICK

Soundtrack available on WALT DISNEY RECORDS

This film is rated “PG.”

There will be one intermission



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Picnic at the Pops! Aretha: A Tribute

September 9, 2023

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Picnic at the Pops! Aretha: A Tribute

Saturday, September 9, 2023
Grounds Open: 5:00 pm
Concert Starts: 7:30 pm

E. & J. Gallo Winery Grounds

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Program

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There will be one intermission.

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

June 2, 2023 at 7:30 pm
June 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

Friday, June 2, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Gallo Center for the Arts, Mary Stuart Rogers Theater

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John Williams (b. 1932)

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert
Feature Film with Orchestra

There will be one intermission.

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. All rights reserved.


Star Wars Film Concert Series
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Twentieth Century Fox Presents
A Lucasfilm Ltd. production

Starring
Mark Hamill
Harrison Ford
Carrie Fisher
Billy Dee Williams
Anthony Daniels

Co-Starring
David Prowse as Darth Vader
Kenny Baker as R2-D2
Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca
Frank Oz as Yoda

Directed By
Irvin Kershner

Produced By
Gary Kurtz

Screenplay by
Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan

Story by
George Lucas

Executive Producer
George Lucas

Music by
John Williams


Original Motion Picture Soundtrack available at Disneymusicemporium.com 


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Picnic at the Pops! The Music of Elton John

September 10, 2022

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Picnic at the Pops! The Music of Elton John

Starring Michael Cavanaugh with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, September 10, 2022
Grounds Open: 5:00 pm
Concert Starts: 7:30 pm

E. & J. Gallo Winery Grounds

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Program

All selections will be announced from the stage.

There will be one intermission.

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Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

June 3, 2022 at 7:30 pm
June 4, 2022 at 2:00 pm

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Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

Friday, June 3, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Gallo Center for the Arts, Mary Stuart Rogers Theater

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John Williams (b. 1932)

Star Wars: A New Hope
Feature Film with Orchestra

There will be one intermission.

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. All rights reserved.


Star Wars Film Concert Series
Star Wars: A New Hope

Twentieth Century Fox Presents
A Lucasfilm Ltd. production

Starring
Mark Hamill
Harrison Ford
Carrie Fisher
Peter Cushing
and Alec Guinness

Written and Directed by
George Lucas

Produced by
Gary Kurtz

Music by
John Williams


Panavision
Prints by Deluxe
Technicolor
MPAA PG Rating

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack available at Disneymusicemporium.com 


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