Although not a big city, Modesto's variety of excellent entertainment will pleasantly surprise you! Here you will find the best of both worlds, a small-town atmosphere combined with big city attractions. Performances are well done and seats are modestly priced. Modesto affords one the opportunity to escape the frenetic world of the large metropolis without sacrificing the finer and more interesting things in life. The Central California Art League Gallery supports the visual arts in Modesto by offering paintings, sculpture, graphics and selected crafts of local artists. Musical concerts for all tastes are provided by the Dixieland Jazz Society, the State Theatre concert series, Modesto Band's Concerts in the Park, Modesto Melody Makers and Sweet Adelines. The music and drama departments of both Modesto Junior College and California State University Stanislaus present concerts, recitals, plays and more!
The parks in Modesto, California are green, bright, and teeming with physical activities: children playing and people skating, walking, jogging, biking, playing shuffleboard, horseshoes, baseball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, or just enjoying the sun. Cultural activities, such as concerts, movie nights and festivals, are common in the parks, as well as social activities, such as neighborhood picnics and family gatherings. Neighborhood skate parks, golf courses and swimming pools are also popular places to spend the day in Modesto. With all of this and more, you will never be bored in Modesto, California! |