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We are pleased to invite you and your ringers to our Bells of Blessing Handbell Festival on November 2, 2025! This event began in 2011 and has taken place each year with the exception of 2020 and 2021 (during the pandemic) and also last year, when the Opus Handbell Ensemble, our headliner bell choir, changed directors with Rich Colla's retirement after 29 years. We are excited to once again plan this meaningful afternoon of handbell music. In addition to Bells of Blessing being a time for us to ring together and to meet some new ringers and directors, we have the opportunity to raise funds to benefit the work of The Salvation Army, Modesto. TSA leadership provides personnel to assist us during the afternoon and during the concert will offer a brief video presentation about their vital work. The festival format will be much as it has been in previous years. We encourage each participating group to perform a piece of their choice. As always, if you'd like your ensemble to ring a separate piece but are short a person or two, we will have ringers available who would be happy to fill in. We'll conclude the concert with the massed ringing of three selections. Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025 4:00pm Concert Free & open to the public; offering will be taken for TSA
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The holidays are all the more delightful when you include Opus Handbell Ensemble in your entertainment plans! This advanced community handbell choir has been performing their extraordinarily beautiful music in the Modesto area since 1992. They play a highly unique instrument requiring precision eye-hand coordination, music reading ability and great teamwork. Tickets may be purchased at the door and are $20 for adults, $15 for students, and $10 for children under 12.
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The Modesto Symphony’s Holiday Candlelight Concert is the perfect way to slow down and enjoy the holiday season. Hear your favorite traditional Christmas hymns and carols performed by the MSO, MSO Chorus, and the Opus Handbell Ensemble. This unique concert typically is performed every third Tuesday of December at the beautiful St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, decorated with candlelight and holiday cheer.
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This fourteen-member group from the California Central Valley performs on five octaves of Malmark handbells and five plus octaves of Malmark hand chimes. Opus has been featured guest artists for several community concert series and has rung with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. They have shared this unique instrument and their music locally, nationally, and internationally. 1st and 3rd Thursday events vary from special guests to live music and everything in between. This evening, hosted by the Junior Women’s Group, is perfect for a night out with friends or a date! Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, beginning at 6:30 pm, as you socialize with friends before the program starts at 7 pm. Unless otherwise stated, all 1st & 3rd Thursday programs are included with regular museum admission. The museum and store are open until 9 pm. Seating at events varies and is limited to ensure the safety of visitors and the museum’s collection. Regular admission prices $8 Adults (ages 18-64) $7 Seniors (ages 65+) & Military $5 Youth (ages 10-17) & Students (with school ID) Free admission for: Haggin Museum Members Children under age 10, accompanied by an adult First Saturday of the month