Arts
Music lovers can enjoy the Modesto Symphony, which offers a season of nine concerts, and the Townsend Opera Players, which present several full opera productions. The Modesto Civic Theatre hosts four to six comedies, musicals and other theatrical productions annually while the Modesto Performing Arts performs musicals and features children's theatre and other productions during the year. The Central West Ballet Company holds four to five performances each season, ranging from the classics like "The Nutcracker" to contemporary works.
Musical concerts for all tastes are also provided by the Dixieland Jazz Society, the State Theatre concert series, Modesto Band's Concerts in the Park, Modesto Melody Makers and Sweet Adelines.