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Picnic at the POPS!
Michael Cavanaugh in Concert:The Music of Billy Joel and More!
September 12th, 2009 at 7:30pm
(grounds open at 4pm)
E. & J. Gallo Winery Grounds, Modesto
Broadway sensation Michael Cavanaugh brings a thrilling night of the Piano Man’s music to Modesto. Handpicked by Billy Joel to star in his smash hit Movin’ Out, this Tony-nominated vocalist and pianist will sing such show-stoppers as “Uptown Girl,” “Piano Man,” and more. So pack a picnic basket and bring the gang to this hugely popular annual outdoor concert on the beautiful grounds of the Gallo Winery!
Tickets also available at Nu-Way Cleaners and O’Brien’s Market beginning August 1st!
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Doctors Medical Center Classics Series
ESSENTIAL MSO
September 25 & 26, 2009 at 8:00pm
Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto
Our opening concerts are a wonderful combination of orchestral favorites. To complete this essential MSO experience, we bring you Tchaikovsky’s monumental piano concerto performed by world - renowned pianist John O’Conor.
“Piano virtuosity can take a variety of forms, but one of the rarest belongs to John O’Conor...” - Chicago Tribune
Series Sponsor
Doctors Medical Center
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Celebrate your 4th of July with Steven Reineke!
Be sure to watch our very own Steven Reineke as he conducts the New York Pops during the live NBC telecast of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular! Steve and the New York Pops will appear on the flight deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks pyrotechnic splendor returns to the Hudson River.
This year's show, includes American River Suite, an original composition with music by Broadway composer Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by William Schermerhorn. The tribute piece features the vocal talents of Audra McDonald and Idina Menzel, as well as Sara Caswell on violin and the Choir Academy of Harlem. Tune in to the star-studded NBC primetime entertainment special at 9PM EST hosted by Natalie Morales and Tiki Barber, featuring performances by Rob Thomas, Jewel, the cast of West Side Story and plenty of suprises for all!
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