An evening of music and inspiration is planned at the Gallo Center for the Arts at 1000 I St., Modesto on Thursday, Aug. 25 starting at 7:30 p.m.

Celebration of Hope, a concert ‘connecting our cancer community,’ will include performances by special guest Matthew Zachary and featuring Joe Rykert and Family. Tickets are $10 at galloarts.org/tickets or at the Gallo Center Ticket Office.

Zachary, a concert pianist, is a cancer survivor and the CEO of Stupid Cancer. Joe Rykert is a professional vocalist and cancer survivor and appears with Noel LaRosa and Joseph Rykert. The program is offered in cooperation with Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center.

The moment you embrace the gift of hope, your cancer success story begins – for hope is the opposite of despair. Hope affirms we are here for each other, from the doctor who fights for us, the nurses who care for us, the volunteers who rally for us, to the friends and family members who love and believe in us.

For more information, call 209-569-7789.