Lots of no-cost and low-cost community events coming in Tracy, California in February of 2014.
FRIDAY, FEB. 7
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: Tracy Repertory Theatre’s production of “Charlotte’s Web” opens at the Grand Theatre, telling the story of the young girl Fern, her pig Wilbur and the titular spider Charlotte. Additional shows are scheduled 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9.
COST: $12
INFO: Grand Theatre box office, 831-6858 or www.atthegrand.org
SATURDAY, FEB. 8
‘Thunder Soul’
WHEN: 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: Community members are invited to the library to watch the documentary “Thunder Soul,” about members of the Kashmere High School Stage Band who reunite after 35 years, in 2008, for a tribute to their adviser. The screening is sponsored by Tracy Friends of the Library.
COST: Free
INFO: Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Libraries, 866-805-7323 or www.ssjcpl.org
TUESDAY, FEB. 11
Senior lunch, movie
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: Older Tracy residents are invited to join friends for lunch in the lobbies of the Grand Theatre, followed by a Valentine’s Day movie with free popcorn.
COST: $5
INFO: Stephanie Arganbright, 831-4230 or stephanie.arganbright@ci.tracy.ca.us
SATURDAY, FEB. 15
Memorial balloon release
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Tracy Mausoleum, 8842 W. Schulte Road
DETAILS: Local community members are invited to join in a balloon release to remember the lives of loved ones. Refreshments will be served, and children can visit a cookie decorating station. Balloons will be released all together at noon. Those who plan to attend should call to reserve a balloon.
COST: Free
INFO: Fry Memorial Chapel and Tracy Mausoleum, 836-1970
‘Expressions’ art show opens
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Community Center, 950 East St.
DETAILS: An exhibit of local artists’ work will be open for public viewing. The show continues from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 16 and from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 17 to 21.
COST: Free
INFO: Tracy Art League, www.tracyartleague.org
Drama workshop
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts Studio Theatre, first floor, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: The Grand will present a performance of “Freedom Riders” by Sankofa Theatre Company of Modesto on Feb. 20, and students at least 12 years old and their older family members are invited to attend a free workshop with members of the company. Participants will learn about the 1961 Freedom Rides for civil rights and will take part in role playing and improvisation. Registration is required.
COST: Free
INFO: Elizabeth Sayre, arts education coordinator, 8316279 or elizabeth.sayre@ci.tracy.ca.us; www.tracyartsandrec.com
Lions’ cioppino dinner
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. dinner
WHERE: Portuguese Hall, 430 W. Ninth St.
DETAILS: The Tracy Breakfast Lions Club will serve a cioppino dinner in memory of Louie “Gee Gee” Galli. The menu features crab and other seafood in a rich tomato sauce, mixed salad with Italian dressing and French bread. Tickets can be purchased from Breakfast Lions members; at Yerian Insurance Agency, 4600 S. Tracy Blvd., Ste. 118; or by calling 832-2002. Proceeds go to local charities.
COST: $45 each
INFO: 832-2002
‘The Sun Kings: A Beatles Tribute’
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: Fifty years after The Beatles appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show” on Feb. 9, 1964, The Sun Kings tribute band will perform The Beatles’ three 1964 albums — “With The Beatles,” “A Hard Day’s Night” and “Beatles for Sale” — back to back.
COST: $20 to $50, varies by seat
INFO: Grand Theatre box office, 831-6858 or www.atthegrand.org
‘The Loving Story’
WHEN: 3 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: The library will show the Emmy-nominated documentary “The Loving Story.” The film chronicles the 1958 marriage of James Loving, a white man, and Mildred Jeter, a woman with black and Cherokee heritage, and their fight — all the way to the Supreme Court — against a Virginia state law that forbade interracial marriage.
COST: Free
INFO: Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Libraries, 866-805-7323 or www.ssjcpl.org
Senior lunch, movie
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: Older Tracy residents are invited to join friends for lunch in the lobbies of the Grand Theatre, followed by a Valentine’s Day movie with free popcorn.
COST: $5
INFO: Stephanie Arganbright, 831-4230 or stephanie.arganbright@ci.tracy.ca.us
Memorial balloon release
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Tracy Mausoleum, 8842 W. Schulte Road
DETAILS: Local community members are invited to join in a balloon release to remember the lives of loved ones. Refreshments will be served, and children can visit a cookie decorating station. Balloons will be released all together at noon. Those who plan to attend should call to reserve a balloon.
COST: Free
INFO: Fry Memorial Chapel and Tracy Mausoleum, 836-1970
‘Expressions’ art show opens
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Community Center, 950 East St.
DETAILS: An exhibit of local artists’ work will be open for public viewing. The show continues from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 16 and from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 17 to 21.
COST: Free
INFO: Tracy Art League, www.tracyartleague.org
Drama workshop
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts Studio Theatre, first floor, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: The Grand will present a performance of “Freedom Riders” by Sankofa Theatre Company of Modesto on Feb. 20, and students at least 12 years old and their older family members are invited to attend a free workshop with members of the company. Participants will learn about the 1961 Freedom Rides for civil rights and will take part in role playing and improvisation. Registration is required.
COST: Free
INFO: Elizabeth Sayre, arts education coordinator, 8316279 or elizabeth.sayre@ci.tracy.ca.us; www.tracyartsandrec.com
Lions’ cioppino dinner
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. dinner
WHERE: Portuguese Hall, 430 W. Ninth St.
DETAILS: The Tracy Breakfast Lions Club will serve a cioppino dinner in memory of Louie “Gee Gee” Galli. The menu features crab and other seafood in a rich tomato sauce, mixed salad with Italian dressing and French bread. Tickets can be purchased from Breakfast Lions members; at Yerian Insurance Agency, 4600 S. Tracy Blvd., Ste. 118; or by calling 832-2002. Proceeds go to local charities.
COST: $45 each
INFO: 832-2002
‘The Sun Kings: A Beatles Tribute’
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: Fifty years after The Beatles appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show” on Feb. 9, 1964, The Sun Kings tribute band will perform The Beatles’ three 1964 albums — “With The Beatles,” “A Hard Day’s Night” and “Beatles for Sale” — back to back.
COST: $20 to $50, varies by seat
INFO: Grand Theatre box office, 831-6858 or www.atthegrand.org
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
WHEN: 3 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: The library will show the Emmy-nominated documentary “The Loving Story.” The film chronicles the 1958 marriage of James Loving, a white man, and Mildred Jeter, a woman with black and Cherokee heritage, and their fight — all the way to the Supreme Court — against a Virginia state law that forbade interracial marriage.
COST: Free
INFO: Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Libraries, 866-805-7323 or www.ssjcpl.org
Trailer Park Troubadours
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours perform a musical comedy act incorporating poetry, ballads and tales of the good life.
COST: $15 to $25, varies by seat
INFO: Grand Theatre box office, 831-6858 or www.atthegrand.org; www.unhitched.com
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours perform a musical comedy act incorporating poetry, ballads and tales of the good life.
COST: $15 to $25, varies by seat
INFO: Grand Theatre box office, 831-6858 or www.atthegrand.org; www.unhitched.com
FRIDAY, FEB. 28
New Jerusalem’s Got Talent
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: New Jerusalem School gymnasium, 31400 S. Koster Road
DETAILS: Families are invited to support the New Jerusalem community as local children show off their talents. Concessions will be available for purchase.
COST: Free
INFO: New Jerusalem Parent Teacher Club, 298-8190 or njs_ptc@yahoo.com
Friday Night Jazz
WHEN: 8 p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: Jazz musicians will perform in the Grand lobbies, which take on the guise of a jazz nightclub once a month for Friday Night Jazz. All ages are welcome. Refreshments will be sold, including snacks, desserts, craft beers and wine. Entry includes a mini hors d’oeuvre.
COST: $8 at the door
INFO: Grand Theatre box office, 831-6858 or www.atthegrand.org
New Jerusalem’s Got Talent
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: New Jerusalem School gymnasium, 31400 S. Koster Road
DETAILS: Families are invited to support the New Jerusalem community as local children show off their talents. Concessions will be available for purchase.
COST: Free
INFO: New Jerusalem Parent Teacher Club, 298-8190 or njs_ptc@yahoo.com
Friday Night Jazz
WHEN: 8 p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: Jazz musicians will perform in the Grand lobbies, which take on the guise of a jazz nightclub once a month for Friday Night Jazz. All ages are welcome. Refreshments will be sold, including snacks, desserts, craft beers and wine. Entry includes a mini hors d’oeuvre.
COST: $8 at the door
INFO: Grand Theatre box office, 831-6858 or www.atthegrand.org
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