{"id":2193877,"date":"2025-12-10T18:46:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T18:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2193877"},"modified":"2025-12-10T18:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T18:46:18","slug":"20th-ill-list-poetry-slam-has-limited-tickets-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/20th-ill-list-poetry-slam-has-limited-tickets-available\/","title":{"rendered":"20th ILL LIST Poetry Slam has limited tickets available"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019ve ever tried to get tickets to the annual ILL LIST Poetry Slam at the State Theatre and found them sold out, you\u2019re likely not alone. It generally fills the theater early each year. But this time, tickets remained, giving you a fighting chance to join the popular show.<\/p>\n

There are several other entertainment options coming up in the Modesto region Dec. 13-19, with the holidays at center stage.<\/p>\n

THE ILL LIST<\/h2>\n

The ILL LIST Poetry Slam celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with the invitational at the State Theatre. The milestone event will bring back eight of the top performers over the last 20 years. The ILL LIST \u2014 which has almost always sold out but had limited tickets remaining this year \u2014 features spoken-word artists and national and international slam champions. Through three rounds of original poetry, they go head-to-head to win $1,500 in cash prizes.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto<\/p>\n

TICKET:<\/b> $30-$55<\/p>\n

ONLINE:<\/b> www.thestate.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra and chorus perform during a past year\u2019s Holiday Candlelight Concert at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Modesto. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Candlelight concert<\/h2>\n

The Modesto Symphony Orchestra\u2019s annual Holiday Candlelight Concert will return to St. Stanislaus Church in Modesto. Christmas hymns and carols will be performed by the MSO, MSO Chorus and the Opus Handbell Ensemble. Daniel R. Afonso Jr. will conduct. Tickets are sold through the Gallo Center.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 8 p.m. Dec. 16<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1200 Maze Blvd., Modesto<\/p>\n

TICKETS:<\/b> $16-$66<\/p>\n

ONLINE:<\/b> galloarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Jazzy holiday<\/h2>\n

Central West Ballet\u2019s one-night-only production of \u201cNutcracker in Jazz\u201d brings big-band Christmas sounds and ballet to the Gallo Center for the Arts. Tickets include a reception in the lobby after the performance.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 7 p.m. Dec. 9<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/p>\n

TICKETS:<\/b> $51-$79<\/p>\n

ONLINE:<\/b> galloarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Stella Cole brings her Christmas show to the Gallo Center. Shervin Lainez Submitted by Gallo Center for the Arts<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Stella Cole<\/h2>\n

Stella Cole hits the road with her \u201cChristmas Dreaming\u201d tour. The show features her new single, \u201cMerry Christmas, Darling,\u201c a reimagining of The Carpenters\u2019 classic hit. Cole will perform with strings for her Gallo Center show. Limited tickets remained available.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 7 p.m. Dec. 19<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/p>\n

TICKETS:<\/b> $45-$105<\/p>\n

ONLINE:<\/b> galloarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Riverbank holiday celebration<\/h2>\n

The Riverbank Christmas Parade and Craft Fair returns for its annual community holiday celebration. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. in the midst of the craft fair. Santa will be available for photos during a tree-lighting ceremony following the parade.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 3-8 p.m. Dec. 13<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> Downtown Riverbank<\/p>\n

ADMISSION:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n

CALL:<\/b> 209-863-7150<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.modbee.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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