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José Hernandez and his Mariachi Sol de México have a biography and history as rich and colorful as mariachi music itself. A proud fifth-generation mariachi musician, Maestro Hernández's roots trace back to 1810 to the birthplace of mariachi – Jalisco, Mexico. Ever since he founded Mariachi Sol de México in 1981, José has gone on to break countless barriers in the world of mariachi music and is recognized as having turned the genre into the international sensation it is today. José has received eleven Grammy Award nominations for his work as producer and arranger for his two renowned ensembles, Mariachi Sol de México and America's first all-female mariachi, Reyna de Los Ángeles.

Home for the Holidays stars two-time Grammy Award-winner and two-time Academy Award-winner Peabo Bryson; four-time Grammy Award-nominee Oleta Adams; American Idol winner and Grammy Award-nominee Ruben Studdard; and double-platinum recording artist Haley Reinhart. These artists have combined for an astounding nine platinum and gold albums, 52 Billboard Top 25 singles, and eight Billboard #1 singles. Home for the Holidays will feature both your holiday favorites plus a selection of each Artist's biggest hits.

Now celebrating their 30th anniversary, Pink Martini is returning to the Gallo Center for the Arts with their festive holiday show featuring the sublime lead singer China Forbes! Pink Martini is renowned for a dozen musicians with songs in 25 languages, so expect a concert flavored by a multilingual repertoire as the much-loved 'little orchestra' performs both holiday songs and other fan favorites from the band's 11 studio albums. In the words of bandleader and pianist Thomas Lauderdale: “Pink Martini is a rollicking around-the-world musical adventure… if the United Nations had a house band in 1962, hopefully we'd be that band.“

Kenny G has a way with melody. That's not necessarily a revelation, but more like a huge understatement, and it really comes into focus at this point in Kenny's amazing career. This is a musician who has sold more than 75 million albums worldwide, owns the best-selling instrumental record of all time with 1992's 12-times-platinum Breathless, has the number one Christmas record of all time with 1994's 8-times platinum Miracles, and whose song “Going Home“ has, improbably, become the official end-of-work-day anthem in China. At the heart of those achievements is Kenny's ability to convey deep emotional resonance with his saxophone, which is never more apparent than in his sparkling holiday shows!

Kenny G has a way with melody. That's not necessarily a revelation, but more like a huge understatement, and it really comes into focus at this point in Kenny's amazing career. This is a musician who has sold more than 75 million albums worldwide, owns the best-selling instrumental record of all time with 1992's 12-times-platinum Breathless, has the number one Christmas record of all time with 1994's 8-times platinum Miracles, and whose song “Going Home“ has, improbably, become the official end-of-work-day anthem in China. At the heart of those achievements is Kenny's ability to convey deep emotional resonance with his saxophone, which is never more apparent than in his sparkling holiday shows!

A family-friendly show with lively instrumental tunes on fiddle, flute, uilleann pipes and harp, it also features thrilling Irish old-style dancing from Samantha Harvey. In addition, evocative photographic images provide a backdrop to some of the rich historical traditions of Ireland. Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland, bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season!

Start your holidays on the right note! This season, acclaimed actress and concert soloist Nikki Renée Daniels joins the MSO and the MSO Chorus! Nikki is currently starring as Lady Larken in the Broadway revival of Once Upon a Mattress, and will dazzle us all as we perform your holiday favorites!

Jane Monheit is a self-described Christmas fanatic who has released two extremely popular seasonal recordings: The Season (2005) and The Merriest (2022). In support of the albums, Jane tours to great acclaim every December, bringing her brightly swinging holiday show to cities all over the country. This will be her debut performance in Modesto and at the Gallo Center!

Your Holidays won't be complete without Central West Ballet's Nutcracker! Featuring beautiful sets, backdrops, and danced with heartwarming energy by our dancers, this magical tradition is a perfect holiday card for the whole family to cherish! Always new, always magical! Follow Clara's adventure to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy with all the characters you love! Don't forget our Boutique in the lobby and our Sugar Plum Fairy Parties on stage after select matinées where children can meet their favorite characters!

The Western Front: Christmas 1914. Out of the violence of World War I, a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. An a cappella chorale, All Is Calm is a remarkable true story in the words and songs of the men who lived it.