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Available now: Sign up here<\/a> for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Comedienne Vicki Lawrence brings her most famous character from \u201cThe Carol Burnett Show,\u201d Mama, to a performance at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. Her show was postponed from January. A Modesto native is part of a comedy tour also coming to the center. There\u2019s also music and more to keep you entertained March 28 to April 3 in the region.<\/p>\n \u201cVicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show,\u201d featuring the Emmy Award-winning comedienne, will play at the Gallo Center. Lawrence was part of the legendary cast of \u201cThe Carol Burnett Show.\u201c There, she created the character of Thelma Harper, better known as \u201cMama.\u201c Lawrence later starred in \u201cMama\u2019s Family\u201c for a six-year run. This show replaces one postponed earlier this year. Limited tickets remained available.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 7:30 p.m. April 3<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/p>\n TICKETS:<\/b> $45-$85<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> www.galloarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n The Gallo Center brings back the Ladies of Laughter show for a third straight year. The tour includes winners and the best talent from the Ladies of Laughter national competition. This year, Modesto\u2019s own Glory Magana is among the performers. Also on the bill are Susan Ware and Karen Rontowski. Limited Tickets remained available.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 7 p.m. March 28<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/p>\n TICKETS:<\/b> $35-$55<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> www.galloarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n The Modesto Junior College Intertribal Powwow returns, hosted by the campus Sierra Program. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cTradition is Our Medicine; Knowledge is Our Fire.\u201d Open to the public, the celebration brings together Native communities from across California and more for dancing, singing, drumming, traditional arts & crafts and food.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 28<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> MJC East Campus Quad, 435 College Ave., Modesto<\/p>\n TICKETS:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> mjc.edu\/events\/powwow<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cStrings, Our Vibrating Universe\u201d featuring violin, cello and guitar will be held at The Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum. Presented by Advocates for the Visual Arts, the exhibit \u201cA Festival of Art Spring Show\u201d also will be available for viewing during the concert.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 6-8 p.m. March 28<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> The Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum, 610 N. 9th St., Modesto<\/p>\n TICKETS:<\/b> $20, $10 students<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> www.eventbrite.com\/e\/strings-our-vibrating-universe-tickets-1981881639334<\/a><\/p>\n The Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center holds its annual MoSt Poetry Festival, this year a bilingual conference where Spanish and English will be celebrated in poetry. Guest poet\/facilitator is Juan Luzuriaga. Registration and a continental breakfast will be available 9:30-10 a.m. A light lunch also will be served.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. March 28<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock<\/p>\n TICKETS:<\/b> $40<\/p>\nVicki Lawrence<\/h2>\n
Ladies of Laughter<\/h2>\n
MJC Powwow<\/h2>\n
\u201cStrings\u201d concert<\/h2>\n
MoSt Poetry fest<\/h2>\n