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April 16 The Expendables - Fat Cat Music House April 5, 6, 7 West Side Story – Gallo Center April 12, 13 Music of Mozart – Modesto Symphony - Gallo Center April 19, 20 Cinderella - Townsend Opera Players – Gallo Center April 20 Daniel Castro - West Side Theatre April 26 Evening with Zakk Wylde – Fat Cat Music House April 27 Senior Stride with Grace Lieberman – State Theatre April 6, 7 Stanislaus Artist Open Studio Tour – Greater Modesto Area April 17 Cynthia Huddleston and the Juke Joint Jokers – Hero’s Brewpub April 27

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EDITOR’S Chris singing along with a street Elvis on Honky Tonk Row in Nashville.

10th St in Modesto could be an exciting place like this with music history art, the Historic Cruise Route and a walk back in time.

CONTENTS The Reverend Horton Heat, Jim Heath sat down with ModestoView to talk about Rockabilly and took time to catch up reading ModestoView

Greetings

Here comes the sun!

It is that time of year when the colors are exploding all over, the events are blasting off and there are seriously not enough hours in the day. It is spring everything. Spring Cleaning, Spring Break, Spring Training, the Famers Market is springing up on the weekend and we already sprang forward into the new daylight savings time so the evenings are longer, the nights are warmer and there the outdoor patios are the place to eat, whether at your favorite local restaurant or at your own home.

When you look at the amazing ModestoView calendar you will see that there are more things to do each week that you can possibly squeeze in. Fundraisers, relays, walks, films, gourmet tastings, wine and cheeses and good old fashioned car washes. The college acceptance letters have been rolling in and finals and IB tests are coming soon. My how time flies. Seems like it was just yesterday the kids were at Lakewood School and you could actually help your kids with math. Isn’t it nice that there are so many things to do here in the Greater Modesto area? You can see the new generation in action in our interview with city council member and local business owner Stephanie Burnside and see and hear the talent in our community with our Kickstarter article featuring awesome local bands and their community accomplishment. It is with this in mind where we look back to our history to build the strengths of our future.

So many things in town take us back to our history, a history that is rich in adventure and significance. I have been asking people, True or False Modesto is the birthplace of Rock and Roll? You would be surprised the many answers I get, to the head scratching to the incredulous could it be true? Yes. It is true and we will tell you our amazing musical rock and roll music history over the nest few months. What do you think the Forbes people will say when they finally learn that some of the most important music history events happened here in Modesto USA? Yes there are surprises around each corner, and interesting things for people of all ages here in our city. ModestoView is proud to be a sponsor of the Modesto Certified Farmers Market, the Thursday Night Ramble, the Music in the Plaza series and many other things that make our community interesting. ModestoView is right there in the middle, helping create the events and the things in our city that make a difference. That is what makes us different. We are the change we need to be the city we want to be. Our writers are the people that create the events and our advertisers are the businesses that make our city vibrant.

Best of all, our readers are the best people in town as you are the ones that tell the world that we are a great place to live and celebrate the things that make us different.

Thank you all so very much.

Have a great April.

Chris Murphy Published and Founder- ModestoView Serving Civic Pride since 1997 Please send your ideas and suggestions for ModestoView Chrism@modestoview.com

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By ModestoFamous/Ruben Porras Oh life! March was quite the ride for me!

My life in this community seems to just get better and better and that is something that I’m really excited about. Things in my life don’t always stay good. For some crazy reason, the good always turns bad or worse. I won’t let that happen with my life here. I’m just too happy. Happy is good!

My work with local businesses really kicked into high gear in March and it seems like I am getting busier and busier in that regard and I am enjoying it. My doctors like when I stay busy but still manage to get what I call my “old man naps” in. My body and I don’t always agree on the projects that take me late into the night but I’m still here and reasonably healthy so I am learning to find a balance.

Some of my best moments last month were the moments that I spent with celebrities.

Not everyone would agree with my definition of celebrity, but that is ok. A celebrity to me is someone that makes themselves known for the work they do in their field.

I’ve been called a local celebrity. That’s always nice to hear.

Somehow last month I managed to get in front of Boz Scaggs, Kenny Rogers, a couple famous DJs and a few country stars that were big in the 90s when I was in high school. I’ve met many famous folks in my life but I never really get starstruck. That just changed - Meeting Kenny Rogers put me at a loss for words. He was genuine, humble and polite and that was nice to see.

I’ll never forget his show or the handshake that we shared. The man is a true icon.

April won’t be as crazy as March but that is just fine with me. I could use a bit of a breather I suppose. My beautiful partner in crime and I have joined a gym and have decided to get fit together. Apparently she is mildly insane and wants to grow old with me. She wants to watch me age and take care of me. That works for me. She inspires me and cooks like Wolfgang Puck. I’m pretty sure that going back to a single guy’s diet of ramen and Oreo cookies might be a bad idea. She won’t allow that.

Enjoy your April. Party like a rockstar. Take

in a drag show at ClimaX on 7th Street, watch a rapper shake the walls at Fat Cat or close your eyes and get lost in a Modesto Symphony performance at the Gallo Center for the Arts. Take a look at our event calendar and you will realize that Modesto serves up something for everyone.

One more thing — As if I wasn’t busy enough, I have decided to publish a book of local street images. The photos that accompany this column are a couple that I have taken recently. They are not perfect. They would not make it onto the walls of famous galleries. That is not the the point. They tell a story about beautiful people doing regular things in the place that I call home. I’m

not trying to get rich and sell a million copies. I will donate most of the book profits to help those in need.

Have a great month in April. Walk the local trails, sit on the patio of a local restaurant, walk hand-in-hand with someone special.

That is life. Life is good!

Keep in touch with me — Twitter @ ModestoFamous Email r.porras@me.com

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Do you love Modesto like ModestoView loves Modesto? It you do, then you can join your other Modesto friends and make a difference. Love Modesto makes it so very fun and easy to lend a hand. You can clean up parts of town, you can serve at senior centers, your can do rebuilding projects, or work in a park or at an organization. There are so many options and the easy sign up makes it a piece of cake. Meet in downtown Modesto in front of the Gallo Center, April 27 at 9 am and you will be directed to the group you are to work with. It is fun, friendly and makes a huge difference. There are “Love _____” events in many cities around our area so there is something for everyone.

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April Showers

By Jim Christiansen The April Showers flood of local art events rushes in the first weekend with the Preview Show for 2013 Stanislaus Artist Open Studio Tour, Thursday April 4 at Gallo Center. The preview is FREE, with a chance to see one example from each of the 57 artists on the tour, buy a map, and plenty of time to check out the other local galleries, Chartreuse Muse, Mistlin Gallery, Building Imagination Center, Gallery 909 and enjoy lunch, or coffee, or Mrs. Beckle’s candy within a block’s walk downtown. Maps are $10 for the two day April 6 and 7 weekend event, available at the galleries, and Oakdale Chamber of Commerce, Modesto Convention and Visitors Bureau, Carnegie Arts Center and First Street Frame Shop in Turlock. The 35 studio stops are spread around the county, primarily in Modesto, but with stops in Riverbank and Escalon and Del Rio, with sizeable contingents in Turlock and Oakdale. Hours for the preview show and Open Studio weekend, 10 am to 6 pm.

When you get a map, look on the back for the Raffle entry form to win one of the five Purchase Prize Award winning original art pieces to be given away. Just fill it out, and drop in one of the raffle ticket collection boxes. Art is available to purchase at all the stops, and artists will include demonstrations along the route. The two day event features visual artists in painting, ceramics, sculpture, metal and wood work, art jewelry, mixed media, printmaking, photography and digital art. Students 18 and under admitted FREE, and groups encouraged.

Modesto View is one of the advertiser sponsors for the event.

That same weekend, the West Side of the County visual artists will be on display at the Patterson Repertory Theater Art and Wine Gala. The art show and wine drinking supporting the theater company is now in its ninth year, and for the second year coincides with the first night of the Open Studio Tour. Contact the City of Patterson for Art Show entry guidelines and deadlines.

Gala Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and couples $45. Gala takes place at

Woods Fairy by Jim Christiansen

Eva Haas Mosiac at Crow Trading the Hammon Center, 1033 W. Las Palmas.

Need more information, contact Colton Dennis at colton95363@gmail.com Central California Art Association Spring Show entrants will get their news on entry acceptance for the May 3 show, but for all of us, the Spring Show Gala tickets are on sale for $20 at the Mistlin Gallery.

Until then, the new shows are the CCAA members “Shades of Gray” show in black and white, and “Spotlight on Pastels” invitational show featuring Carol David, Janet Hardie and Diedre Wolfley. Mistlin Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday 11:30 to 5, and noon to four on Saturdays.

Carnegie Arts Center Spring Show entries Award winning landscape by Barbara are due April 9. Look up the Turlock group Gill Salerno for their free lectures and upcoming shows.

Keep the date, July 27, for “The Romance of Old Habana/ Havana Focus Exhibit” gala at Martin G. Petersen auditorium on H Street.

Photographers David Schroeder and Jon Souza show is focus on Cuba, and the gala benefit event July 27 for Mistlin Gallery, features Cuban Food, Cuban rum, cigars, music, dancing, and more.

I hope Modesto View Readers will stop in on my studio on the Open Studio Tour, over on Bodem Street, as I’ve cleared out the garage for guests, happy to have you stop by.

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Guitarist by Jim Christiansen

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Thursday Night A.A.: Art and Alcohol

By Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson

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normally do not attend Modesto Art Walk because it requires me to be outside, and outside is my least favorite place to be (aside from the gym). However, I have been attempting to get more involved in Modesto downtown activities that do not exclusively revolve around alcohol. I am hoping this sudden not-fully-sloshed active interest in the local community will help give me a leg-up in the upcoming Miss America race, because I look damn good in a satin sash.

For those of you who are unawares, downtown Modesto hosts a local art walk on the third Thursday of the month from 5-9 p.m. This year-round event features a bevy of local artists’ work showcased in local downtown venues. Handy-dandy Art Walk maps are available at a number of locations downtown for your convenience. Also, this event is always free of charge (which means more money for the bar!).

So one unnaturally windy Thursday night, Phil and I ventured to my least favorite place (outside) to try and culture our uncultured selves. The results were surprisingly fun:

Then, Phil and I headed over to….

Third Stop- Tresetti’s World Caffe for Patio Pitchers & Greg Stephens

First Stop- Deva Café for the Ramble & Lorena & Jamie Loftis Okay, so Deva is not listed on the Art Walk map, but it is for sure an excellent first stop. Not only were Phil and I able to grab a tasty sandwich, I was able to also get in my first ‘personality drink’ (big glass of Dustbowl) before further interacting with the general public. Most importantly, Deva is an excellent first stop because every week from 7:30-10:30 they throw the Thursday Night Ramble (it’s on Thursday, just in case it’s unclear). Thursday Night Ramble features a consistently appealing line-up of local and regionally adjacent musicians (a few of whom I happen to know-- not that it’s a big deal or anything) who do most excellent live music. So between the sandwiches, local art, local/regionally adjacent music, and the BEER, I vote Deva a must-stop for any Thursday night happenings.

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Second Stop- Barkin’ Dog Grill for Music & Kevin Durst Barkin’ Dog Grill is the very first stop on the Art Walk map list; and it is with just cause. They have featured local art, they have live music

by David Dow & the Open Jam on Thursdays, they have beer, they have wine, they have an avocado bacon cheeseburger which may cause you to reexamine your life, and best yet-- Barkin’ Dog is right in the center of the Art Walk.

A Drop Top and Gordon Biersch later (both for me, of course-- I don’t share 940 11th St., Modesto/572.2341

Like I need another reason to go to Tresetti’s! Now they’re doing these fantastic things called Patio Pitchers that involve alcohol and seasonal fruit served in a sizeable pitcher that is meant to be shared and not wholly consumed all by your lonesome. Tresetti’s is the perfect end to your Art Walk adventures because a) it’s right across the street from Barkin’ Dog so you can visit the surrounding galleries and drink with the confidence that you know your way back, b) the combination of Tresetti’s patio + their Patio Pitchers makes for an ideal after-Art Walk-meet-up spot, c) maybe you just saw too much incredible art over the course of one evening and your brain needs a pitchers-worth of mental detox in order to process it all. Tresetti’s, Greg, and a pitcher of Tangerine Dream (the flavor of the week) will take excellent care of you.

927 11th St., Modesto/572.2990

Mind you, I only included establishments who serve the sweet nectar; be sure to grab an Art Walk map for a complete list of local participants. ModestoView Magazine is a proud supporter of both the Ramble and the Modesto Art Walk. SEE-- We are good people! Extra Credit Miss America points? …. please? I need all the help I can get.

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A Time to Perform in April

By Kaye Osborn

Center Stage Conservatory’s Lower Level Studio 948 11th Street The Vagina Monologues A fundraiser for the Haven Women’s Center April 13 & 14 8 PM and 2 PM Tickets: $10

Gregori High School Drama Department Presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice, Book By Linda Woolverton

The arts are alive and well in our commu-

West Side Story nity. Our local theater companies are al- April 5,6,and 7 ways looking for volunteers. Just give them Check times a ring and ask how you can help. You can Tickets: $29-$99 help with costumes, props, set design or The Screwtape Letters ushering. The opportunities are endless!

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Gallo Center for the Arts A humorous adaptation of Menopause the Musical C.S.Lewis’ novel about spiritual April 2 & 3 warfare 7:30 PM 8 PM and 3 PM Tickets: $45-$60 Tickets: $19-$69

The House at Pooh Corner Cinderella – Townsend Opera Presented by Players Modesto Performing Arts Set in Atlantic City April 6 at 2 PM April 19 & 20 Tickets: $8-$15 7:30 PM and 2 PM

Tickets: $10-$59

April 26th at 7pm April 27th at 2pm and 7pm Adult Admission- $10.00 Student Admission- $8.00

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By Dana Johnson

Redwood Café Revealed

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nyone that knows me, knows I’m not easily impressed. It’s rare that I will walk into a restaurant and instantly feel transported through a magical portal like in Alice in Wonderland! From the street side of the Redwood Café you will see a quaint little restaurant with trellises of romantic hanging green leafy vines and warm wood siding. I entered from the back side gate that opened to sprawling grass grounds, leading to a white painted gazebo that has a sweet southern charm. “Romantic” was the very first word that arrived in my thoughts.

My eyes began to gaze about the property and wedding bells sounded off in my head.

No! Not for me silly! But definitely for all those in love in search of the perfect local romantic setting to tie the knot!

So maybe you aren’t looking for a stellar backdrop to entertain an amazing event, but you’d enjoy a gorgeous setting to dine at while you delight your palate. The Redwood Café (RC) was once a mere construction site for owner Bob Campana 18 years ago. Bob purchased the property from The Knights of Columbus that came with a catering license. For the first 10-12 years this was a catering operation that blossomed into a full bar and upscale restaurant that will captivate many of your senses. Bob lives in Modesto on a lil’ farm with animals, gardens, and a small vineyard, but he doesn’t work at the restaurant. He loves to dine there! After running his pool and plumbing business he can be found dining on a NY strip steak. Bob is known for generously donating back into the Modesto community via numerous organizations like St. Joseph’s Church, St. Stanislaus, central Catholic, Camp Taylor, and regularly hosts on-site fundraisers including the Humane Society.

Lorna Borges has been the general manager at RC for the past 10 years. I asked her what

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it feels like to walk through the door there 5-7 days a week; she said it’s where her career belongs as it’s never dull. Her passion sparked in her voice when she talked about working with public, especially the brides.

She described her pure satisfaction where she is instrumental in a bride’s wedding vision becoming a reality. Lorna also oversees the restaurant, the energetic staff, and steady volume of pleased customers. She is a health nut and loves the RC vegan burger.

Nick Richars, wine steward, runs the fine wine program. Yes, over 200 wines to choose from! How do we decide? Just ask Nick! He has worked restaurants and been in the arena for 8 years. He has an impressive knowledge of wine and is there to ensure guests are going to indulge in a magnificent pairing from their plate to their glass. The notable factor with Nick is this, he will effortlessly make you feel comfortable when you are looking for a wine to compliment your meal whether it is lunch, dinner, dessert, or perhaps one of the tasty tapas from the small plate menu.

Executive Chef Ryan Breshears of Modesto has been on board since Dec 2012. Chef Ryan is a burger buff like me, but it he can bring it to the table as he spoiled me with Lollipop Lamb with a soft polenta and a balsamic glaze, a mouth melting pork chop with apple-mango chutney, sautéed garlic spinach, and gorgonzola creamy polenta.

I finished with a dessert sampler trio of

tiramisu, lemon-coconut cream pie, and apple pie! ALL Dana~licious and highly recommended!

What a fantastic dining experience at RC! Dine in rich character of the inside restaurant, the cozy patio, or in the wine cellar. A definite repeater here! As a bonus I met patrons at the table next to me, Sally and Kenly Mitchell, and Carmen Bedoy.

Not only do they love the Redwood Café, they appreciate and regularly enjoy exploring Modesto guided by the Modesto View!

What a wonderful compliment! Thank you!

Modesto View signature question: Beatles or Stones? Lorna and Nick (and Me!) all concur STONES!

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While chop is cooking, heat 1/2 table spoon olive oil in sauté pan.

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Celebrate Modesto High School Hall of Fame. Modesto High has a long heritage of creating leaders in all walks of life. The Hall of Fame Committee Cordially invites you to attend a dinner honoring the Recipients of the 2013 Modesto High School Hall Of Fame.

HALL OF FAME 2013 INDUCTEES

Erin Cafaro – 2001 Bobbie Rommel - 1942 Gary Smith - 1955 Jerry Streeter - 1950 Ken Williams - 1955 Cy Young – 1946 Special Teacher Recognition Richard (Dick) Windemuth – 1946-1960

Saturday, April 20, 2013 6:00 p.m.Sportsmen of Stanislaus Club 810 Sunset Ave $40.00 per person. Send checks for tix to 3124 Laramie, Modesto 95355 Attn: Diana Scott

This will be an amazing Modesto Music record. 4 hours featuring 20 bands! It has not been done before according to event planner Russ Allsup and his crew. They will be pulling of the most music possible assembled in one place celebrating the music of SUBLIME. More like a festival with 20 acts in 4 hours playing only Sublime songs. This will be a magical night featuring some of the best talent that northern California has to offer all on one stage for one night. Anyone who came out to the Ramones tribute or the recent Bob Marley tribute show know that this will be a unique night and way more than just a concert. Tickets available at Skip’s Music and also the Fat Cat for $10. For more info call MOJO Productions at 209-496-2868.

You can buy tickets online at http://bit.ly/1665N9s Bands will include: Simple Creations, The Earthtones, Francesca Bavaro, SMA & Emily, The Ramblers, Marirose, Fallen Short and 13 more!

Coming Soon - The Funstrummers Ukulele Band are hosting their 4th annual May Day Ukulele Play Day with instructors coming from Chico, Columbia and Santa Cruz and players coming from all over the valley and foothills to take part in this annual event. There will be workshops and band scrambles and good food to enjoy throughout the day. $25 for a day of fun and a book of songs to take home. So get your uke out and get ready to learn a ton of new songs and pick up a skill that will last you a lifetime.

Skips Music has a variety of Ukuleles, even acoustic electric ones Church of the Brethren 2301 Woodland Avenue, Modesto Details on www.Funstrummers.com Register email Funstrummersuke@aol.com

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18th with Track Fighter and Six Weeks Sober. Check them out on Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/level12band Galvaneyes – Metal – “Let Me Burn“ Not your “traditional” metal band, Galvaneyes rocks a style all their own. With the ello everyone!! So spring is pretty much Poetry consists of three brothers, Clark, powerful voice and presence of their front on us and with that tour season is in full Devin and Spencer Beggs also guitarist man, hard hitting drums, energetic guitar swing. This is the best time of the year to and a local favorite in his own right Jian riffs, and one of the best bass players in Ca, catch some awesome out of area talent Salcedo. This band has big things planned these guys are definitely a band to look into. right here in l’il ol’ Modesto. Also with the including a tour coming up here soon. Their sound has been described as “…a weather changing I for one always get pre Catch their tour kick off at Sand Bar on wide range of metal styles where one secXfest jitters! Speaking of Xfest that brings April 12th! Come see them while you still tion may have some nice melodies and me to my first artist because I saw them can right here in Modesto! www.facebook. vocal harmonies, but then they’ll get into put on the performance of their local band com/stopmotionpoetry a gritty crunch that sounds like someone career at the Xfest battle of the bands last Ben Phelps – indie pushing your face into a wall…” Definitely This guy is still fairly new to the Modesto one to catch live, as their performance is in month… scene but he is taking it by storm! He is a your face with power and energy, they degreat song writer that also has the ability to mand your attention. You can check them play with just about anyone and keep his out next at Yosemite Lanes in Modesto on originality and sound completely intact. April 27th with KLANK and Death Under His soft indie/ pop sound makes you want Fire. Check them out on Facebook - httto know him and hear more of his stories ps://www.facebook.com/Galvaneyes that his songs tell. He has the rare ability of Track Fighter – Rock/Hard Rock – “Reshowing his soul through his music. There venge” is nothing but true artistic talent with this Rocking out of Sacramento, the 2012 SAMFallen Short – Pop/ punk – “Same Old musician, I look forward to seeing where he MIE (Sac’s MAMA equivalent) OutstandStory” goes with it and so should you! Check him ing Hard Rock Winners are doing big One of my favorite parts of being a pro- out www.facebook.com/benjaminphelps33 things again this year. I have been a fan of moter is seeing bands develop and come their music for quite a few years, and am so into their own over time. Fallen Short has glad they have started playing in Modesto become the power house band they are alagain. Definitely one of the best rock bands most overnight! They might be small, only in our area, they bring a solid performance a three piece, but don’t be fooled they have full of energy and catchy tunes, and are a the talent and heart that any band would lot of fun to hang out with before and afdare to dream for. Their feel good pop/ ter they play. They have done several tours punk sound along with their live show, that on their own, and have shared the stage is very reminiscent of one of my favorite with some of rock’s most powerful bands – local bands Peaceable Jones, will have any Trapt, 10 Years, and Papa Roach to name crowd singing along, strumming along or Level 12 – Hard Rock/Soul Metal – a few. Not many bands are able to sound jumping up and down begging for more. “Sphinx” as good live as on their cd’s, but they pull These guys are on a fast track to success! After being out of the music scene for al- it off with a natural feel, and make it look Come see them along with bay area punk most two years, Level 12 is quickly making easy. Their live show is impressive, with rockers The Pounders this month at the a comeback, making a name for their selves their front man’s amazing stage presence Fat Cat. www.facebook.com/pages/Fallen- as one of the hardest hitting rock bands and powerful lyrics; he demands your atin the area. They have all of the elements Short/211890602176799 tention while his band rocks your faces off. of a powerful rock band, and in abunStop Motion Poetry – pop/ alt-“ Head Check them out at Sand Bar in Modesto on dance - Freddie in the front demanding Over Heels” April 18th with Level 12 and Six Weeks SoThis four piece is not only making waves your attention with the meaningful lyrics ber. Check them out on Facebook - https:// here in Modesto but also all over! Re- of every song, the tight controlled guitars www.facebook.com/trackfighter nowned songwriter Jeff Cohen (The Band and bass playing, and steady pulse of the Perry, Sugarland, The Spin Doctors) said, drums. They are a must see live also, with Jill Ferris “It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when.” an energetic show that has the whole crowd One More Night Music Group He also co-wrote a couple of songs with our singing along and begging for more. They Promotions / Booking / Management local boys including “Madness is Modern” opened for Otep in March, and have quite a Nic Padilla which can be found on the soundtrack of few killer shows coming up. You can catch www.facebook.com/Nic.Padilla.PromoUniversal Pictures’ Mental. Stop Motion them next at Sand Bar in Modesto on April tions

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“Opening Day”

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Opening Day always meant the end of winter and the beginning of summer. (Although it was really spring.) The last of the season I hated and the first of the season I loved. Every true baseball fan couldn’t wait for that special day. We’d all been marking off our calendars since the last pitch of last year’s World Series. On Opening Day, we could live and breathe and hope again. On Opening Day, every team was in the race.

Everyone was a contender.

As the first official franchise in Major League Baseball history, the Cincinnati Reds always got to be the first team to play on Opening Day. They held the “opening of the Openers.” It was said that the citizens of the “Queen City” looked upon Opening Day as “one small notch below Christmas.”

Since baseball was, after all, the national pastime, Opening Day always seemed to attract politicians anxious to show the American people they were one of them, had the right stuff, and could wing a fast ball up there with the best of them. President William Howard Taft, who was a big fan – in size and enthusiasm – was the first president to throw out the first pitch way back on April 14th, 1910. In 1950, Harry S. Truman, who happened to be ambidextrous, threw out balls both right-handed and left-handed. On April 9th, 1962, President John F. Kennedy continued the tradition by throwing out the first pitch at Washington’s new District of Columbia Stadium.

Early Wynn, a Hall of Fame pitcher who played his entire career in the American League for the Senators, Indians, and White Sox, once said about Opening Day, “An opener is not like any other game.

There’s that little extra excitement, a faster beating of the heart. You have that anxiety to get off to a good start, for yourself and for the team. You know that when you win the first one, you can’t lose ‘em all.” I liked his name and his optimism.

In 1962, Opening Day for the New York Yankees took place on April 10th against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium.

Mrs. Claire Ruth, The Babe’s widow, threw out the first pitch. My team, the Giants,

would be opening against the Milwaukee Braves at Candlestick Park on Candlestick Point in San Francisco later that day. The Yankees would almost be done by then.

And I’d be listening to my heroes on my transistor radio tuned to KBEE 970-AM. I had never attended any Opening Day games because it was too expensive and my dad couldn’t afford to take the day off.

Plus, there were five of us kids, so he would have to decide who to take since he didn’t have enough money to take us all. That was a “no-win” situation. But, there were many other “Opening Days” that I did attend with my father. The Opening Day of each Little League and Babe Ruth season. And that’s because my dad was my coach for just about all the teams I played for while attending elementary school, junior high, and high school.

To young boys, Coaches were Gods, mentors, teachers, and role models. If you were lucky, like me, that man was your father.

In my experience, there were two kinds of coaches. Those who were quiet and led by example and those who yelled and tried to browbeat you into being better. I preferred the former, which was the kind of coach my dad was. I never responded to the coach who screamed red-faced at his players. I re-

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member reading that Mickey Mantle hated Casey Stengel because the “Old Perfessor” was always riding him, which is what Mantle’s father had done to him all his life.

Mantle said they were never satisfied. But, that didn’t stop him from trying to please them.

From our Coaches, we learned about baseball and we learned about life. We learned about preparation, attitude, and teamwork.

We learned that talent is as much a result of practice and dedication as natural ability or instincts. We learned about being confident versus being cocky. About being gracious in victory, as well as defeat. About knowing before each play what you were going to do. And about backing up; the play and your teammates. We learned about taking something away from each win and loss, and then putting it all behind you. We also learned about mastering the mechanics of the game. About physical and mental conditioning. We learned about the history and tradition of the game. And about never giving up. On a game, on your teammate, on yourself.

In baseball and in life, I tried to please my dad, but not because he expected or demanded it. But, because he won it. Quietly.

“On Opening Day, the world is all future.

There is no past.”

– Lou Boudreau, American League Player and Manager Excerpted from a forthcoming young adult novel entitled “Getaway Day,” which revolves around the October day the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants traveled to Modesto to practice during the rain-delayed 1962 World Series.

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Modesto Garden Club Spring Garden Tour - Tickets: $20 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Seven gardens and homes, plus garden club garden at 622 14th Street, Modesto. Fundraiser for community beautification projects, scholarships and therapeutic gardening. www.modestogardenclub.org for ticket locations

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Happy April Everone!

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Happy April Everyone!

Hope everyone is feeling the spring spirit as the weather has warmed up and the flowers have popped up, too! This is such a great time of the year and for all students in Modesto, we are counting every single day until school’s out for summer! Many of us have plans for the summer and often try to get through these spring months as quickly as possible until we have school off, but there is so much to do at this time and we should take advantage of our amazing city.

Okay, so many of you may remember that I am the president of a club at Modesto High Girl Scouts volunteer at Modesto Marathon School called Project Hope! We have had our Battle of the Bands Concert on April many great fundraisers and events to raise 19th! This night features the amazing Josh funds to build medical centers and schools Rosenblum Band, High Voltage and other around the world. This year, it is our goal to local bands that will compete to win the build a school in Ghana, Africa! To reach hearts of the audience and earn the title of our goal, we are going to be putting on champion for the night! It is a great way to

hear new bands, it’s cheaper than going to see a movie, AND all the proceeds go to a great cause, so come by and check it out, April 19th at Modesto High.

We just saw with the Modesto Marathon in March that people of all ages and sizes can get out and be active! Set a goal for yourself and get trained to run the half marathon (or even the marathon!) for next year.

Bring a buddy and hit the running trails to get healthy and enjoy the beauty of our city today! Spring is full of life and opportunity and make sure to take advantage of it while we can because soon enough it will be too hot to even enjoy the outdoors. Remember to stay focused to finish out the school year and get planning for summer!

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know we have got to think globally and act locally but sometimes you just gots to get out of town. So I caught José Feliciano, one of my mentors and inspirations for the music at Yoshi’s Japanese Restaurant and music venue on March 8th in Oakland. It is so invigorating that José, who at 17 tore it up on American Bandstand and today at 68 yrs young, is still playing and singing with such intensity that his young band members have to keep up.

Yes he has a few gray hairs but he still sings like a bird and plays guitar with Flamenco fire. As a seasoned player he plays with such dynamics and ease with different tempos, styles from Latin, Jazz, pop, rancheros to Bolero that is inspiring that some of us just don’t get older but better. At the end of the set I wished he would have played that Beatle’s tune or that song from that album that he did so well, but I realized if he played everything that I grew up listening to we would have been there a week! Long live José, older but he ain’t slowin down yet.

So now back in town and enjoying our local scene, the Third Thursday Art Walk.

I’ve put my winter coat away and back in my Hawaiian shirts and shorts. I know that spring just sprung but I’m suspending disbelief until summer. And with the change in latitude and my attitude the Art Walk is back in bloom. In March Papachino’s on J had two young women playing violin, Deva Café had the Thursday night ramble with some great music, Barkin’ Dog Grill had Dave Dow’s Jazz Jam session with some great players sittin’ in with even a Tuba player playing bass lines. The Peer Recovery had a room full of Thursday night revelers enjoying the art and hors d’oeuvres.

Eli and Big Earl – by Threelle Productions There were many people in the downtown enjoying a nice still spring night out.

More bright moments in store for the month. The State Theatre continues with quality musical offerings. Coming April 12th Ozomatli. We are also excited that our local bands are doing things at the State! So come on down and support the State, check out www.thestate.org. The Gallo Center continues with some quality shows, in April: West Side Story, (Broadway review), Music of Mozart, (Modesto Symphony Orchestra, and Cappella Palooza). West Side Theatre in Newman for April brings in Daniel Castro, regional Blues guitar slinger and singer Sat 20th, Kelly McDonald, seasoned guitarist singer playing originals and covers. If you love the Blues and love to dance don’t miss Daniel, great singer and guitarist with no relation to Tommy Castro. For the info: www.westsidetheatre. org. Reg Evans of Central Valley Music Group continues to promote a showcase of local bands at the Clarion on Friday nights.

Saturday nights a DJ spins Soul music for listening and dancing. Tuesday offers Salsa

with DJ and Wednesdays with Dixieland with the Creole Jazz Kings at 6:00 p.m.

And as the ebb tide of all things happen we suddenly have a jam-session extravaganza in the downtown: Barkin’ Dog Grill has Dave Dow, Jazz pianist hosting the Thursday night jam from 7 to 10:00 p.m., all ages, Hero’s Sports Bar hosts a Jazz and popular music jam with Ian Stambaugh Trio featuring Johnny Valdes on guitar Tuesday nights 7-10:00 p.m., and Wednesdays has rotating Blues Bands hosting an invitational jam from 7-10:00 p.m., wow! So come down and sit in, stand in, or just lay down. And the Jazz Vespers series at the Unitarian Church on 16th Street April 14th, features Joe Mazzaferro Quartet, Joe is director of CSU Stanislaus of Jazz studies. And Jamie Dubberly, trombone player involved with the Vespers project is doing a kickstarter campaign for his new Latin-Jazz album so check out: http://www.kickstarter.com/ projects/1761855883/jamie-dubberly-andorquesta-dharma-2nd-studio-albu Web: www.orquestadharma.com.

Also on the Latin front, John Griswold is doing a benefit fun-raiser for the Mistlin Gallery on July 27th featuring Cuban music, Cuban food, dancing and even Cuban cigars! It will be held at the M. Peterson Event Center in the downtown Modesto.

Mo info soon, check out www.havanafocus.org which will be up soon. John’s at Sambaarts@live.com. Need to get, give me some input at: mbenson@fire2wire.com, or cell 209-918-7033.

Peace out, Eric Benson

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Let’s say that you just signed up for tuba lessons with the goal in mind of becoming the most famous tuba player that the world has ever known. After years of perfecting your craft (and carrying the darn thing around) you finally decide to breakout of your basement and show the world just how hard you blow. You need to record an album, but what about money for studio time, printing and promoting? What are you going to do? Your volunteer job at the local library is certainly not going to do the trick.

This is where Kickstarter comes in. Kickstarter is a crowdsourcing platform that allows people from all over the world to contribute money to make your project a reality.

You decide how much money that you will need, make a nifty video explaining your project and showcasing your skills, create a list of items that your benefactors will receive if they fund you and then set a timeframe of up to 60 days to meet your goal. If you meet the goal, you get the cash. If you don’t meet the goal, you don’t get the cash.

Simple as that.

Recently, an upswing in the amount of Modesto-area Kickstarter projects has been noticeable.

The band that you see on the cover of this month’s issue, Solar Powered People gave themselves 30 days to make their goal of $1,700 to produce their latest record, “The Scars We Own” and they actually beat that

goal by $300. The album is slated to be released this spring. It will be promoted during a tour that will take the band to several cities. To really take advantage of the opportunities afforded by digital services the band will release the album world-wide via a number of electronic music distribution services such as Apple’s iTunes.

The band which includes local talents Tony Pennington on vocal and guitar, Ryan Coscia on drums, Doug McKinnon on bass and Dustin Morris on guitar is aware that some artists are being negatively vocal about Kickstarter by saying that it encourages bands to ‘sell-out’ or disregard their true artistic ambitions.

Pennington disagrees with the negativity that is being focused toward Kickstarter.

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The Scars We Own/Solar Powered People

What to Expect The music of Solar Powered People exudes a certain atmospheric presence.

Some might say that McKinnon’s masterful bass chords when combined with the breathy vocals of Pennington and the throbbing percussion produced by Coscia create an almost hypnotic feel. It is common during the band’s live shows to see audience members on their feet and swaying as if entranced. There is something strange yet remarkably beautiful about the music that Solar Powered People creates.

Modesto’s Solar Powered People used Kickstarter to help fund the completion of their upcoming studio album, “The Scars We Own.”

Old Excuses/ The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit

Released October, 2012. Available via iTunes, Amazon.com and heckabad.com There is really no way to put TGLTSO into one particular category. The band has a very unique sound that somehow manages to mix Country Western, Folk, Americana and even a bit of a rebellious punk attitude into a finished project that never sounds polished but always feels just right.

“We would never consider support from a community or our fan base as ‘selling out,’” he said.

Other local acts that have had success with the platform include “Big” Earl Matthews who raised $1,680 to fund a collaborative CD featuring a number of local artists and The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit that raised $9,820 to put out their latest studio effort, “Old Excuses.”

Take the time to search Kickstarter for local events and you will find everything from a pump designed to prospect minerals from waterways to a Turlock-based brand of candies called Big, Fat and Luscious.

When asked why he believes in Kickstarter, “Big” Earl Matthews said simply, “Kickstarter is a way to turn supporters into support.” That really says it all.

The success of Kickstarter has apparently been so positive for The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit that they are now working on using the platform to raise $3,750 to produce a long-awaited children’s album that they have been working on with a group of local artists for several years.

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TGLTSO is made up of singer-songwriters Chris Doud and Will Taylor, bassist Taylor Webster, drummer Aaron Burtch, Matt Cordano who plays a variety of lead instruments, and Chandler Pratt, who plays both mandolin and electric guitar.

My Friends and I, a collaborative Compilation CD/”Big” Earl Matthews and Friends What to Expect Just by hearing his name, you instantly realize that ”Big” Earl Matthews doesn’t do much of anything that isn’t just as big as he is and this project truly reflects that.

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The goal of this project is to showcase the talents of15 Modesto-area songwriters and 24 local musicians. If you live in the Modesto area, buy this CD when it is released to listen to the soundtrack of your hometown and to learn about the passion and pride that goes into the music that is created here. For those out of the area, this project will open eyes and minds. It will prove that that the Central Valley’s rich musical history that started with Rockabilly is still absolutely alive and well today. It will show that diversity is welcomed here and that talent is limitless.

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Whether you’re seeking one of his widely acclaimed 1920’s “Boardwalk Empire” style cuts, a professional “Draper” look, found on “Mad Men” – or a classic Elvisstyle pompadour, Tony has got you covered. Last month, when the Revered Horton Heat played the Fat Cat, Tony saw a big increase in classic pompadours as people got ready for this show.

In Spring of 2013, Tony will be offering a line of fine men’s grooming products, featuring hair pomades and aftershave – available both online and in-store. You can find him at 405 Downey Ave, in downtown Modesto at Tangled T’s Hair Studio, where he is available for walk-ins or appointments Tuesday through Saturday. Appointments can be made by contacting 209-988-4612 Not only has Tony T. The Barber ventured out to styling the old fashion way, he is making new adventures in music as well. The Pendletons are still going strong as they proved that when they opened for Reverend Horton Heat last month. But, his new project will be coming to you soon more musical talents to stow upon Modesto’s legendary Rockabilly scene.

Also, on new musical adventures and always striving to do better as a younger talent is Eli Allsup and his band Eli Goodtimes and the Oldtimers. Eli just added two new members Stephen Meeker on harmonica and Christian Boyett the lead guitarist and back up vocals. Eli, Stephen and Christian all attend Downey High School which makes it a bit more easier for the boys to

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can dress up and celebrate your rockabilly, bar or concert and you see people dancing country and western roots. This is serious it up to some swing jazz or flipping it up fun and the “Western Swing” is a dance that to some Rockabilly and say to yourself, “I is easy to learn. wish I could do that!” Well time goes by Our friend Big Earl is bringing some seriand you go to another place and you see it ous dancing culture to our area at Hero’s. again and you say “I wish I could do that!” You can go back in time to when life was What did you do then? Now is the time simple and people went to community to make a change! Now is the time to get dances and everyone was hanging out and those skills that will make you the king and having a ball swingin’ to Maddox Brothers queen of the dance floor where you can & Rose at the local honky tonk. So forbe swingin’ to just about any beat and you get watching “Dancing with the Stars” and

“So You Think You Can Dance” and get out there on the dance floor and swing your partner, you can lead or you can follow, but most importantly, enjoy the moves and enjoy your new skills.

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Ozomatli will be bring their diverse style and sound to the State Theatre on April 15.

Hello everyone, Spring is here and things just keep getting better. I know, I am the guy who writes BluesView but, like many of you, my tastes run far and wide fom Classical music to 80’s and early 90’s hip hop.

With this in mind I want to tell you about a band I have had the great pleasure of seeing several times live, Ozomatli. They make music that is a fusion of Latin, hip hop, and rock. Their message is one of social justice and positivity and best of all their musicianship is 100-percent gold. They will be at the State Theatre on April 15th and I hope to see you there.

Moving right along - Last month we started doing Jazz Jam at Hero’s on Tuesday Night’s hosted by Ian Stambaugh. Ian is joined by Johnny Valdes and Kelly Stevens. It has been great to see folks come out and join in with this great group of players. I would encourage any of you who play Jazz to come out and join in. They are working right out of the Jazz Real Book and are quick to welcome newcomers. We will be taking the 16th of April off this Month due to a National show (Joe Buck Yourself, he is awesome too :) We are also continuing Blues ‘n Brews on Wednesday Nights at Hero’s for the 4th

month. Our featured bands this month include BEatCS, Lovecore Singing Telegrams, Cynthia Huddleston and the Juke Joint Jokers and last but not, least Bloody Ol’ Mule, all the way from Oklahoma.

We are also having a couple of Weekend shows at Hero’s this month. Friday, April 19th we will be doing our second American Night featuring some great local singers and songwriters including Alida McKeon, Christine McGrew, Shaylin Nicole and on her birthday, Patty Davis. I am so happy to have this much local talent under one roof on the same night. I know it’s going to be a blast.

Last but, not least. On April 26th we are going to do a very special show at Hero’s. For the first time, The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, Poorhouse Millionaires, Bloody Ol’ Mule, Heaven Burtch and The Harmed Brothers will all be on the same bill! Show is starting at 7pm, $12 tickets available in advance at Hero’s, or you can contact me at bigearl@gmail.com.

That’s it for me this month folks. You can find me wherever you do your social media-ing or feel free to use the above email address to get all your music related questions answered

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Who is ready for spring break? This guy is for sure! The Acoustic Rock Society would like to thank all the local musicians and local artists who contributed their time and efforts to make The Local Grown Art & Music expo of our own such a monster success. We believe that when you mix art and music, you get a bit of culture! So, we will be bringing our beloved artists out again on April 6 to the Lower Level Studio on the corner of 11th & J St. in downtown Modesto. Mark Holden, Jim Chistiansen, as well as other Modesto artists will be displaying their artwork.

Lower Level Studio 946 11th Street Lower Level Suite 1 Modesto 209.846.1079 ALL AGES $5.00 concessions Dirty Bird sandwiches $5.00 – thinly sliced grilled chicken, cheddar cheese and bacon on a toasted garlic butter roll HUGE NIGHT OF MUSIC On the bill- MARIROSE and friends Dandelion Massacre Quig & the Bonz Heaven Burtch Find us at FACEBOOK/The Acoustic Rock Society PAGE

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s Modesto looks toward the future, Modesto is also looking for clues from our past. Cities evolve and change and over the last few years, Modesto as learned much about where to go by looking at our past. What is our authenticity as we plan for the future. What have our civic leaders learned about what makes us great as we decided where we want to go? There have been some great generations of visionary business people and elected officials in Modesto and now there is a new generation, poised to play a key role on where we go as a city and as a community.

Stephanie and Brent Burnside represent both our old and new generation. With a local business with a rich history that began as the part of the old Lincoln Mercury Dealership back in the 30s, Burnside Body Shop today celebrates the classic car history of Modesto’s American Graffiti past and has invested to be high tech for evolving auto industry. This new generation looks to the future as they get involved in our community, donate time and money and help make a difference where we go in the future.

Let’s meet Modesto City Council Person and CFO of Burnside Body Shop, Stephanie Burnside.

ModestoView: It seems like we have a new wave of business people stepping up to get involved in Modesto, what do you think is driving this?

Stephanie Burnside: I love seeing this new wave of business leaders stepping up to be champions of this great community. I think so many of us are genuinely interested in playing a critical role in the direction that our city is headed. It’s easy to sit back and criticize...it takes guts to roll up your sleeves to find solutions. We need this new wave of leadership to ensure the policies and regulations we implement are relevant.

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MV: As a young professional and member of CVPE, what is something that people that live outside of Modesto don’t understand about our community?

SB: It’s easy for outsiders to jump on the bandwagon of how ‘terrible’ Modesto is, but I think that they’re missing the core of what makes this community great. The people! Yes, we have our challenges and some would prefer to focus on those. There are far more incredible highlights we have to offer. Collectively we are making progress showcasing those strengths. This is where I see our new wave of business leaders playing such an important role.

MV: You are a business owner and an active parent, what made you want to dive in to civic service as a city council person?

SB: As a business owner it has always been important to give back to a community. This is our home! As a parent I want my kids to learn how to give back and appreciate what we’ve worked so hard to accomplish. So emulating volunteerism and

community involvement has just been a natural progression of growing up in our household. The opportunity presented itself when Kristin Olsen was elected to State Assembly and her council seat was vacated. With my involvement in community events and my business sense it lent well to the hole that needed to be filled on the council. The past two and a half years have been incredibly rewarding. I love serving this great city!

MV: How did you and Brent meet?

SB: Brent and I met at the Riverbank Wine and Cheese Festival through mutual friends.

MV: As someone that grew up in Merced, what were your impressions of Modesto when you were growing up?

SB: Merced is or was considerably smaller than Modesto so this was the place to be! There was always great shopping, golfing, fun festivals & activities going on.

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MV: If Modesto had a “cool” business, the body shops or the classic car shop has got to be one of the most authentic, with a long history dating back to Gene Winfield and the classic cars of American Graffiti. What role does our Classic American Graffiti heritage play in the future of Modesto?

SB: It is a pretty cool business! These technicians are magicians when it comes to capturing the essence of the American Graffiti. It’s an art! As I said earlier there are a lot of incredible high lights Modesto has to offer and capitalizing on these is key to diversifying our economy. American Graffiti is wonderful piece of our history and should remain part of our future. One of my favorite events is the North Modesto Kiwanis Graffiti parade and car show. It brings people together from all walks of life and allows us all an opportunity to peek inside that era. That nostalgia should be preserved and cherished.

MV: As a City Council person, what is the biggest issue you wish that the community at large could solve.

SB: I would really l like to see a compromise with regards to farmland preservation. Modesto is a dense community... ranked most dense in Stanislaus County and one of the highest in the State. I am confident most would agree that agriculture is our leading economic driver it’s just the manner in which we preserve those lands that is controversial.

MV: How would you best like the people of Modesto to get involved to make Modesto better?

SB: There are so many ways to get involved. Volunteer, serve on a citizen advisory committee, coordinate a neighborhood association, mentor a student...the list is huge! When it comes to being involved it doesn’t have to be in large quantities. Some feel guilty for not being able to dedicate a ton of time, but to me it’s not about the quantity, it’s the quality. Pick something that you are passionate about and find a service organization or non-profit that has

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similar philosophies. Start with one event or a couple hours. The great thing about giving back is more often than not you (the one volunteering) are the one walking away having gained more.

MV: Wave your magic wand, what would you change about Modesto if you had all of the resources and authority to do it.

SB: That’s a tough one...probably the gang culture that is prevalent in our area. Eliminate the violence, the drugs, the ignorance and fear that is associated with that.

MV: What has been one of your most memorable Modesto experiences so far?

SB: I think thus far it would be serving Modesto in this leadership role. It’s challenging and rewarding. My first swearing in at the dais was definitely memorable!

MV: You have a really great group of friends, what makes your relationships so special?

SB: Thanks...I really do have an incredible group of friends! I am so thankful for these relationships and my incredible family. There is no way I could do what I do

Sarah Sutton Fields, Mira Jantz and Stephanie

Ground Breaking on Highway 219 without that love and support. It’s important to me to surround myself with those that embrace life and keep me grounded. And it’s a diverse group of people which makes it even more special because it’s not just a lot of people.

MV: What legacy do you wish to leave after you have completed your terms as city council?

I’d want to be remembered as the councilwoman that brought sides together to accomplish great things for our community. There are some areas where sides are too divisive to make any progress and digging heels in isn’t in the best interest of the community. Ag preservation, economic development, city/county collabo-

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rations. With these challenges come great opportunities...we just need to keep our minds open

MV: Describe your perfect Modesto day.

SB: A perfect Modesto day...every day is perfect if I have the opportunity to cuddle with my girls, laugh with my family and friends, and check a few items off the ‘to do’ list. I love spending time with those I love and our backyard is the perfect setting for that.

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MV: Last question: Beatles or Stones We received our very first photo response to this question................................................

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Cobalt

By Javier Lopez

Underestimated or misunderstood?

Loved by many hated by most? Rapper Cobalt descends from your coast, your city“ The Gwap”(Modesto). Could this battle rapper be hated for his longevity in the rap game(Hip Hop music)? I think not! Respected by his peers for sticking to his roots and planting the seed that grew from the underground. Take notes, for the words that roll off his tongue settles scores! In this tank full of shark ”Rap Battles”; is he misunderstood? A rather quick look up and down judged by his presence! His many battles say it all! Nothing like being taken back.. Pause..

“This kid is raw with his freestyle battle flows! Underestimated or misunderstood?

That does not phase this man at all! Step in to the ring, but do not underestimate Modesto’s Battle Rap King!

Rather humble, hard working and dedicated to his love for Hip Hop! Here is your and mine opportunity to face the music of Cobalt! Read on…

TL: Cobalt at what moment did you decide to write?

C: Back in 1996 I started writing battle raps against a classmate to try to defend the west coast vs. an east coast influenced class mate. My bars were harder & more hip-hop which convinced me that us Californians can be more clever than any New York based rapper. I decided to take it serious based on the positive feedback I was receiving from all the raps I was writing that year be it battle related or conceptual.

TL: How did you land the name Cobalt?

C: In 1996 when I decided too take hip hop serious as an artist I chose my name COBALT based on the element in the periodic table of elements in science class. The initial concept that ‘Cobalt’ was a liquid metal which meant it ‘flows hard’. The acronym chosen has been ‘Constantly Orbiting Beyond All Living Things’. With all things considered it’s an element of hip hop metaphorically that hip hop music can not do without. Life needs all elements to function & hip hop music needs COBALT45 to function.

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TL: How do you view the rap game in California?

C: I think the rap game in California is on the rise as far as real hip hop artists go. Kendrick Lamar, Hiero, Living Legends, Bored Stiff, Project Blowed, and lots of dope old school underground hip hop artists still put it down on a constant basis & get love. Plus central valley hip hop artists like Chuweee, Broke, Milya Brethren, Okwerdz, Drizzt, Nikfuq, Squalid, Atlantis Rising, Myself & Higher Ground to name a few have all been influential in shaping the central valley hip hop scene out here. There is a lot of artists I don’t have time to mention but you know who you are and all you guys need to know is that we all need to strive together as artists in every genre to create a more versatile hip hop / rap scene in California as a whole. Be it boom bap, futuristic, horrorcore, gangsta, trip hop or Christian rap, all of it is hip hop and all of it deserves respect. #209HIPHOPDONTSTOP There you have it, For all my readers and to all Cobalt fans, go online play some Cobalt!

I am always keeping an ear to the wind! I listen. I observe! Do not underestimate the power of words!

Keep in Touch with Cobalt45 at www.cobalt45.com www.facebook.com/cobaltpresents www.twitter.com/cobalt45 www.youtube.com/therealcobalt

Go Oakdale!

This is one of the most legendary events in our area since 1951.

Celebrities from around the word have attended this event that makes Oakdale the Cowboy Capital. The 62th PRCA rodeo will be held in Oakdale, CA on April 13 and 14, 2013. Discount tickets will are available online at www.oakdalerodeo.com Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) sanctioned rodeo produced the second week-end of April each year in Oakdale, California.

Watch for cows and horses on the street!

One of the highlight events besides the actual rodeo events at the area, is the Rodeo Parade Saturday April 13th– Beginning at 9AM and over around 11AM The parade route begins at F and Mann, through town and it ends at F Street and Maag at the Foothill Shopping Center. The Judging stands are in front of the H-B saloon and Ryderz restaurant.

ViewCrew tip – Stop by the Battered Beaver and the Cow Track for good local fun and even some great Oakdale music

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49er Mental Training

By Efren Martinez On March 3rd I made my 5th successful Escape from The Rock. This year’s Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon was held in the winter and the cold elements reminded us of that during all three legs of the triathlon.

Swimming from Alcatraz to San Francisco is tough enough in the summer, but doing this swim in the winter with 49-degree waters for 1.5 miles is not only physically challenging, but also mentally. Honestly, if I had to compare it to an experience, I would best describe it as swimming in a sea of fire. Soon as your body hits the water, there is a stinging sensation that burns you.

Just as the flame of a fire can burn, so does the freezing cold water of 49 degrees, thus this brought forth a new shared title for all us Escapee’s by the San Francisco media; we are now known as the other “San Francisco 49ers”.

Yes, the water was freezing and the sea was

so rough that all of the 2000 Tri-Athletes had to hold onto each other in the boats to keep from falling over on the way to the start. As I looked around at the other TriAthletes, I could see some fear in their eyes and this is where my mental conditioning kicked in. For months prior to this Triathlon I had been training in freezing weather.

Between this and cycling in the wet fog, running in the cold weather and swimming in the open oceans of Cabo last February helped me prepare myself for the physical and mental conditions at this years winter Escape from Alcatraz. Was I still cold at the year’s Triathlon in San Francisco? You bet your sweet potatoes! For many of us, hypothermia was only a few steps away and some did fall from it and sadly, one of us never made it back to shore.

The dream killer, 2 weeks prior to this

Is Modesto Ready to Jam? Are you ready to move beyond air guitar? Do you think you have the chops to play with some of the best local musicians? Are you just beginning and want to see what it is like to play live? These are all great reasons to check out the local jam sessions that are at some of our best local restaurants and watering holes. This is the easiest way to go. All you have to do is show up with your talent, instrument and maybe your amp if you are picky and show up.

The hosts are there to help make you look good and sound great. Check out these places where you can jam!

Sunday

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Open-Queen Bean W/ Solo Bass Jake

Yosemite Lanes W/Channing Heath

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Open-Clarion Hotel/ Shooters Acoustic-Firkin & Fox w/Shay Nicole

Barkin’ Dog Grill W/Dave Dow White Hawk Bar W/ Channing Heath

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Blue Grass Jam

Rock-Sweet Lu’s in Ceres W/ Channing Heath Hero’s Brewpub W/ Ian Stanbaugh Trio

Every 2nd 4th Tuesday Queen Bean

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event I pulled a muscle very badly and had to have some physical therapy to correct it.

Instantly my thoughts were that my 5th escape from The Rock would not materialize.

It wasn’t till 5 days prior to the Triathlon that I decided to enter it cautiously. I knew that if I wasn’t careful, I could really get hurt out there. So with that said, I simply gave it to God and came up with instead of running a fast race, I would run a smart one. It worked out just fine. I jumped into the water, fought as hard as I could to pull away from the island because the currents pull you to it, not letting you go. The bicycle ride was actually colder to me then the swim. On the run I was able to pass many that came up on me in the other two segments. Well, after it was all said and done, my wife asked me, “Did you have fun? You looked like you did and in fact every time you saw me, you yelled I love you!” My reply, “I did?” I guess the answer is yes, I do love her and I had a blast in deranged endurance Tri-Athlete kind of way. Well, I ended up finishing the race injury free with my best time ever out of my 4 other Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon I’ve done. As far as the winner of this Years Escape Triathlon, it went to the 2012 Triathlon Olympic Silver

Medalist.

In memory of our fellow Tri-Athlete Ross Ehlinger, who passed away during the swim portion of the 2013 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Log onto The Modesto View Website for some tips on how to train mentally for an endurance event.

Mental Training Tips 1. Always consult with your Doctor prior to starting any kind of exercise program and make sure you get the green light for the ready set GO! 2. For cold-water endurance Events try swimming in the same water temperatures a few times prior to your Event.

3 Get your swim training around the same time of the day your swim competition will be held.

4. For open Ocean Events, get as much Open Ocean swimming in as possible.

5. Take cool showers to acclimate yourself to cold water, note: not freezing cold showers but cool showers.

6. Ride and run in the cold, start with warm clothing on at first then after you warm up, take it off. 7. This will gradually adapt you to the conditions you might face for your endurance event.

Reading is entertaining

On April 13 there will a chance to help provide funding for literacy in Stanislaus County while being entertained at a dinner theater or a matinee comedy performance of two one-act plays oon the theme of love, relationships and marriage. The Spotlights on Reading event sponsored by Mary Stuart Rogers and EJ Gallo Winery will take place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1528 Oakdale Rd. in Modesto at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. and will raise funds for Stanislaus Literacy Center, a non-profit organization providing free education for adults in literacy, GED preparation and English. $10 for matinee, Wedding Feast Dinner & Show $30, Table is $250. There will be a silent auction that will include the auction of a signed football from Colin Kaepernick, along with artwork, vacation destinations and jewelry. Tickets are available by calling 5220656 or through the website at www.readingworks.net/events.htmlm

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Zombies, Assassins & Losers the 209 scene

By Mike Vanek

Eroszion Photo credit: MACPhotography

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month I would like to mention a few things... First of all is the tremendous album “The Coming Bloodbath (Turkey Vulture Records) By ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH!! This record has captured the souls of Modesto area head-bangers as well as people around in many circle have heralded as “album of the year”. This vicious blast of metal introduces you to a whole new post-apocalyptic world with each song. If you are a fan of hard working metal bands, I highly suggest getting a copy and seeing Zombie Death Stench live. They are truly gaining a great following and doing great things!!

Next I’d like to mention that things in our metal scene have calmed down as of late and a real scene of unity has risen as and one of the best examples of that would be the band Eroszion!! Eroszion hails from the Ripon/ Manteca/Stockton Area but have adopted the Modesto Area Music scene as home.

With a classic metal/hard rock approach and a double vocal, double guitar attack these guys and gal have really made a good

impact in our scene as of late. They come to every show and stay till the very end, every Fat Cat meeting, every function and they show 100% support to everyone involved.

They are a great positive influence to our scene and I’m proud to call them friends these are seriously some of the nicest and fun people you will ever meet!!

Lastly the scene lately has really been alive!

Nothing But Losers have made a change at guitar parting ways with longtime guitarist Mike and moving their Sampler “STAG” to guitar. He has made them a more fluid and power groove style metal band with has shot a whole new blast of life into the NBL camp! Warpath Assassins, Cursed, Bombs Overhead & newcomers Unrealm have all been making waves and as I type this our CVDM brethren are currently on a national tour so everything is rolling in full gear in the 209 right now its great!!

That’s it for this month for me as always keep one foot in the gutter and one fist in the gold!!! www.facebook.com/metalview209

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April Showers may bring flowers but that doesn’t mean you have to bring yourself to the brink of bankruptcy while you’re waiting for them to bloom. A great way to keep yourself happy while waiting is to realize all the riches in your city and then head out to discover them.

A great way to pass the time is by saving the world! On April 6th you can give your superhero skills a test! Saving the world doesn’t mean you have to do it alone! This time you can do it with your best barking friend by your side.

Relay for Life presents The 3rd Annual Bark for Life - a canine event to fight cancer. Join a great cause with your favorite four-legged friend who will no doubt enjoy the outing.

The event boasts fun, games, food, samples and prizes for everyone. Registration starts at 9am at PetSmart on McHenry Ave. The event lasts from 10am-2pm. See: facebook. com/ModestoBark for details.

Have no fear singles! There’s plenty of fun, conversation and introductions at the Singles Mingle! Head on down to the State

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I think about the meaning of tolerance I find it is like a complex dish made of these different components: self control, absence of judgement, kindness, patience, endurance and love. One person I know who practices tolerance in an exemplary way is our teacher, a 3rd generation T’ai Chi Master from China.

First of all, he treats everyone the same, regardless where they come from, how long they studied T’ai Chi or how good (or bad) they are in their practice. No special treatments, even if you happen to be a diligent, serious student, even if your movements and understanding are correct. I have studied with this teacher for 30 years and know about his ability to tolerate our many mistakes and character flaws. Rather than reprimanding, he insinuates correct and appropriate behavior through his own quiet and self-con-

By Monica Barber

The public is invited to tour several beautiful homes and gardens on April 20th.

Theatre on April 10th for music, refreshments and great times! Doors open

at 6pm. $10 admission includes refreshments. Details: thestate.org/calendar/ event/48 If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration for your own garden retreat then look no further than the Modesto Garden Club’s Spring Garden Tour. Saturday April 20th you are invited to seven beautiful gardens.

Tickets guarantee you maps for the walking tours of seven distinct home styles that include a walk through the homes. $20 ticket for adults and $10 tickets for children under 10 (no strollers allowed.) Info: modestogardenclub.org End the month on a great musical note! Hit up the Fat Cat on April 26th and catch a legendary performance from Zakk Wylde.

The front man that once played with Ozzy Osbourne before heading up The Black Label Society will be playing an acoustic set that includes a very intimate Q&A session for one night only. Doors open at 7pm. See: facebook.com/ModestoFatCat Once you’ve enjoyed the treasures that you’ve found in your city, marvel at how the flowers have bloomed while you were out enjoying Spring!

Love Earth – April 20

24th Annual Earth Day in the Park The Earth needs us now more than ever. This is something for the entire family. Our earth will be save as the kids are growing up more aware and issues of recycle, reuse, reduce are part of their lexicon. This 2013 earth day festival offers fun for the whole family with music, special entertainment, arts & crafts, and great food, not to mention lots of education on environmental issues.

Graceada Park, 401 Needham Ave, Modesto, 10:00am – 5:00pm. For more information call Beverly at 209-577-5495.

Tolerance

By Mary Layton

trolled conduct. One feels uplifted in this atmosphere of tolerance, or absence of judgment and learns and discovers things easily. It is by his example that we learn to tolerate each other in and outside of class. Tolerance, in my view, so often deals with people’s comfort zones.

The weather may be too hot or too cold, the practice may be too hard and painful, or not challenging enough; everyone’s judgment creates a certain limitation of how far they may ultimately go.

I think it’s o. k. to be a little too hot or a little hungry or thirsty, if you can tolerate it for a while, it will make you stronger. So may be tolerance has something to do with going beyond what you perceived as your limitations.

For more information go to : taichi4modesto.com or call (209) 572 4518.

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APRIL 1 A place at the table Bowling Cover to Cover at the Library Free Pool Karaoke Monday Karaoke with Clovis King Leonie Modesto City Schools-Spring Break Modesto Recording Arts Music Camp Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Open Mic Nights Spinning Vinyl The Snuggles Project WCPL Poker Night Wiggle Worms APRIL 2 $2 Tuesday & Gotcha Covered Karaoke A place at the table All Shots $3.50 Art Adventures Art Adventures Beer Pong Tournament Bowling Brave Bull Happy Hour Cover to Cover at the Library Free Poker Tournament Free Pool Investigation of a Citizen..Above Suspicion Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Jam Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Menopause the Musical Miki Industry Night Modesto City Schools-Spring Break Modesto Recording Arts Music Camp Neil Buettner Live Ozomatii Pool Tournament Salsa Lessons Story Time Story Time Story time The Snuggles Project Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Tuesday shots Wiggle Worms APRIL 3 A place at the table Al Medina Live Blues & Brews Bowling Brave Bull Happy Hour College Night Cover to Cover at the Library Creole Jazz Kings DJ & Karaoke Fun Free Pool Jason Gulley Karaoke Karaoke Night Leonie Menopause the Musical Modesto City Schools-Spring Break Modesto Recording Arts Music Camp Optimal Nutrition Prevention Other Place Karaoke Pool Tournament Scenic train ride lunch Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Story time The Snuggles Project Wild Wednesday APRIL 4 Al Medina Live Bowling Brave Bull Happy Hour Capital Readiness 2013 Cover to Cover at the Library Dave Dow open jam session DJ & Karaoke Fun DJ Music TBD Free Poker Tournament Free Pool Johnny & Kelly Live Kamikazes and purple hooters Kamikazes and Purple Hooters Karaoke Night Ladies Night w DJ Arnie & T Leonie MJC String Recital Modesto City Schools-Spring Break Modesto Recording Arts Music Camp

State Theatre Yosemite Lanes Modesto Library Nino’s Place The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge State Theatre All MCS Schools Modesto Sound Studio Firkin and Fox Clarion / Shooters Speakeasy Modesto Library Battered Beaver Modesto Library ClimaX Bar and Nightclub State Theatre Nino’s Place Chartreuse Muse Chatreuse Muse The Other Place Yosemite Lanes Brave Bull Modesto Library The Other Place Nino’s Place State Theatre Hero’s Sports Bar Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Gallo Center Miki Sushi All MCS Schools Modesto Sound Studio P Wexford’s Pub State Theatre Battered Beaver Clarion / Shooters Ceres Library Ceres Library Modesto Library Modesto Library Speakeasy Nino’s Place Modesto Library State Theatre Queen Bean Hero’s Brewpub Yosemite Lanes Brave Bull Theatre 417 Modesto Library Clarion / Shooters Nino’s Place Nino’s Place The Boardroom Nino’s Place Midway Lounge State Theatre Gallo Center All MCS Schools Modesto Sound Studio Memorial Health / Conference Center The Other Place The Other Place Sierra Railroad Mistlin Gallery Modesto Library Modesto Library ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Gervasoni’s On the Alley Yosemite Lanes Brave Bull MJC Founders Hall #155 Modesto Library Barkin’ Dog Grill Nino’s Place Clarion / Shooters The Other Place Nino’s Place P Wexford’s Pub Nino’s Place Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Battered Beaver State Theatre MJC Music 108 All MCS Schools Modesto Sound Studio

Neil & Matt Live Other Place Karaoke Release Thursdays at ClimaX Release Thursdays at ClimaX Second to Last, Stickup Kid, Indian Taker + Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Spring string recital Stanislaus Artist Open Studio Preview Tatto Nation: The True Stor of the Ink Revolution Thursday Night Ramble APRIL 5 36th annual new music concert B Street Theatre - Fantasy Festival Benefit concert The Tylor Crippen/Creekwood Classic Car Auction Club Extreme Club Max Live Comedy Live DJ Rob Eaz DJ Skewers Fallujah, Symbolik + Friday Lunch Buffet Gotcha Covered Jeramy Norris & Dangerous Mood Johnny & Kelly Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Lady Kate Fridays Leonie Live Music Local Grown Performers Modesto Ballroom 1st Friday Dance Modesto City Schools-Spring Break Modesto Sound Recording Arts Music Camp My second art class Party Don’t Stop 2.0 Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Stoker Strangebrew Tatto nation The Snuggles Project TVIF at ClimaX Two Step Dance Lessons Weekend Dance Party West Side Story APRIL 6 33rd Annual Tropical Plant Show A place at the table Artist Open Studio Tour Band Showcase Big Earl & Cryin Shame Ceres Flea Market Cesar E. Chavez Family Day Celebration City Tournament - Club Extreme Clothed model class Cover to Cover at the Library Crows Landing Flea Market Crush Congregation Presents: Beat Battle DJ Glimse & DJ Otto DJ Skewers Doc Holiday Extripate, Incisus, Zombie Death Stench+ Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Leonie Live Music Live Music TBD Manteca Street Faire MJC’s 17th annual plant sale Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto City Schools-Spring Break Modesto Flea Market Modesto Sound Youth POP Bands Modesto Throttlers Bling Car Show Mud Run On the Farm Rape Your Ears Rock Show Sexy Saturdays w DJ Awal Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Shadowchase Group Run Soul Saturdays Stoker Tatto nation The House at Pooh Corner The Nines The Ultimate Experience Party - ClimaX Third annual bark for life Volunteer Orientation Carnegie Arts Weekend Dance Party West Side Story West Side Story APRIL 7 33rd Annual Tropical Plant Show Artist Open Studio Tour Ceres Flea Market City Tournament

The Boardroom The Other Place ClimaX Bar and Nightclub ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Plea for Peace Center Mistlin Gallery MJC Music 108 Gallo Center State Theatre Cafe Deva MJC - Auditorium Carnegie Arts Center Queen Bean Cafe San Joaquin County Fairgrounds Yosemite Lanes Club Max Doubletree Clarion / Shooters Nino’s Place Skewers Lounge Plea for Peace Center Doubletree Hotel Cafe The Other Place T’s Cocktails The Boardroom Yosemite Bowl Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Miki Sushi State Theatre Barkin’ Dog Grill Theatre 417 Season’s Event Center All MCS Schools Modesto Sound Studio Mistlin Gallery Studio 47 Mistlin Gallery State Theatre Vintage Lounge State Theatre Modesto Library ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Seasons Event Center Crocodile’s Nightclub Gallo Center Agnes Baptist Elementary School State Theatre Studios All Over County Theatre 417 451 Glass Lane, Modesto 1651 East Whitmore Avenue Maddux Youth Center Yosemite Lanes Mistlin Gallery Modesto Library 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Fat Cat Music House Levels Nightclub Skewers Lounge Nino’s Place Yosemite Lanse P Wexford’s Pub Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge State Theatre Barkin’ Dog Grill T’s Cocktails Downtown Manteca MJC East campus 435 college ave Downtown Modesto 16t St All MCS Schools 1107 South 7th Street Boomers 451 Glass Lane Dell’Osso Family Farm The Other Place Battered Beaver Mistlin Gallery Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Clarion / Shooters State Theatre State Theatre Gallo Center The Boardroom ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Petsmarts 2100 Mchenry Carnegie Arts Center Turlock Crocodile’s Nightclub Gallo Center Gallo Center Agnes Baptist Elementary School Studios All Over County 1651 East Whitmore Avenue Yosemite Lanes

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Modesto Library 3113 Crows Landing Rd. ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Nino’s Place The Boardroom Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge State Theatre Gallo Center All MCS Schools 1107 South 7th Street The Other Place Queen Bean Cafe Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale State Theatre Gallo Center Gallo Center Hero’s Brewpub Fat Cat Music House West Side Theatre Yosemite Lanes Modesto Library Nino’s Place The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge Firkin and Fox Clarion / Shooters Speakeasy State Theatre State Theatre Modesto Library Battered Beaver Modesto Library Modesto Library ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Chartreuse Muse Chatreuse Muse The Other Place Yosemite Lanes Brave Bull Modesto Library The Other Place Nino’s Place Mistlin Gallery Hero’s Sports Bar Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Gallo Center Miki Sushi P Wexford’s Pub Battered Beaver Clarion / Shooters Sierra Railroad Mistlin Gallery State Theatre Ceres Library Ceres Library Modesto Library State Theatre Modesto Library Speakeasy Nino’s Place Modesto Library Queen Bean Cafe Hero’s Brewpub Brave Bull Modesto Library Clarion / Shooters Nino’s Place The Boardroom Nino’s Place Midway Lounge The Other Place The Other Place Mistlin Gallery State Theatre Modesto Library Gallo Center Gallo Center Modesto Library ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Gervasoni’s On the Alley Mistlin Gallery MJC Music 108 Brave Bull Gallo Center Modesto Library Barkin’ Dog Grill Clarion / Shooters MJC East campus quad The Other Place Nino’s Place

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Cover to Cover at the Stanislaus County Library Crows Landing Flea Market DRAGalicous at ClimaX Free Pool Hangover Brunch Karaoke Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Leoni MCCA - COLUMBIA KICKS BIG BAND Modesto City Schools-Spring Break Modesto Flea Market Pool Tournament Queen Bean Open Mic Night Shadowchase Group Run Stoker West Side Story West Side Story Westie Night Dancing X Fest Battle of the Bands featuring 9 bands!!!

APRIL 8 Auditions for the secret garden Bowling Cover to Cover at the Library Free Pool Karaoke Monday Karaoke with Clovis King Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Open Mic Nights Spinning Vinyl Stoker Tatto nation The Snuggles Project WCPL Poker Night Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms APRIL 9 $2 Tuesday & Gotcha Covered Karaoke Art Adventures Art Adventures Beer Pong Tournament Bowling Brave Bull Happy Hour Cover to Cover at the Library Free Poker Tournament Free Pool Gift box rec Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Jam Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King LULA WASHINGTON DANCE THEATRE Miki Industry Night Neil Buettner Live Pool Tournament Salsa Lessons Scenic train lunch ride Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Stoker Story Time Story Time Story time Tattoo Nation The Snuggles Project Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Tuesday shots Wiggle Worms APRIL 10 Al Medina Live Blues & Brews Brave Bull Happy Hour Cover to Cover at Library Creole Jazz Kings Free Pool Jason Gulley Karaoke Karaoke Night Other Place Karaoke Pool Tournament Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Singles mingle at the state Story time The screwtape letters THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS The Snuggles Project Wild Wednesday APRIL 11 Al Medina Live Art Scholar Program Brass & Woodwind Chamber music concert Brave Bull Happy Hour CHS Children First Award Event Cover to Cover at the Library Dave Dow open jam session DJ Music TBD Earth Day Festival Free Poker Tournament Free Pool

Johnny & Kelly Live Kamikazes and purple hooters Karaoke Night Ladies Night w DJ Arnie & T MJC Earth Day Celebration Modesto nuts home opener Neil & Matt Live Other Place Karaoke Reggae Nights with Nesta + Release Thursdays at ClimaX Release Thursdays at ClimaX Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Stoker Tattoo Nation Thril Thursdays/DJ Performers Thursday Night Ramble Tim Allen Live APRIL 12 Burnal Exuinox Club Max Live Crosseyed Live DJ Rob Eaz DJ Skewers Documentary Harvest of Empire Friday Lunch Buffet Johnny & Kelly Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Lady Kate Fridays Live Music Live Music TBD Modesto Nuts Vs Lancaster Music of Mozart Nic Padilla Presents: POUNDERS Pounders, Fallen Short, Bully the Kid+ Reggae Nights/Local Grown Performers Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Stop Motion Poetry/Muir/Far Country The Phenomenauts, The Atom Age The Phenomenauts, The Atom Age, Before Twenty + The Snuggles Project TIL DEATH DO US PART TVIF at ClimaX Weekend Dance Party APRUL 13 Beyer High School Benefit Day Ceres Flea Market City Tournament - Club Extreme Cooking with Turf Cover to Cover at the Library Crows Landing Flea Market Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros Disturbing the Peace DJ Jason Gulley DJ Skewers Great Oglee Moglee Band Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Music MJC Athletics Fundraiser Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Flea Market Modesto Nuts Vs Lancaster Music of Mozart Nate Cisneros Hip Hop Showcase Pine needle coil basket-beginning Sexy Saturdays w DJ Awal Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Shadowchase Group Run Soul Saturdays Spotlight on Reading One Act Plays Stoker Strangebrew Live Tequila Mockingbird The secret garden The secret garden The Ultimate Experience Party - ClimaX Vagina Monologues: A VDay Event Vincente Fernandez Watercolor simplified Weekend Dance Party Wine & Gourmet Food Night APRIL 14 3rd Thursday Art Walk Ceres Flea Market Craft Fair Crows Landing Flea Market DRAGalicous at ClimaX Free Pool Karaoke Karaoke Night

P Wexford’s Pub Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Battered Beaver MJC’s East Campus Quad John Thurman Field The Boardroom The Other Place Theatre 417 ClimaX Bar and Nightclub ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Mistlin Gallery State Theatre State Theatre Theatre 417 Cafe Deva Vintage Lounge Old Farm House El Vecino Club Max Doubletree The Other Place Nino’s Place Skewers Lounge MJC East Forum 110 Doubletree Hotel Cafe The Boardroom Yosemite Bowl Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Miki Sushi Barkin’ Dog Grill T’s Cocktails John Thurman Field Gallo Center Fat Cat Music House Fat Cat Music House Theatre 417 Mistlin Gallery Sand Bar Hero’s Brewpub Hero’s Brewpub Modesto Library Gallo Center ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Crocodile’s Nightclub Beyer High 1651 East Whitmore Avenue Yosemite Lanes P Wexford’s Pub Modesto Library 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Salida Library The Other Place The Boardroom Skewers Lounge T’s Cocktails Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Barkin’ Dog Grill MJC Gymnasium East Campus Downtown Modesto 16t St 1107 South 7th Street John Thurman Field Gallo Center Theatre 417 Mistlin Gallery Battered Beaver Mistlin Gallery Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Clarion / Shooters St. Paul’s Episcopal Church State Theatre Speakeasy Nino’s Place West Side Theatre West Side Theatre ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Center Stage Theatre Stockton Arena Mistlin Gallery Crocodile’s Nightclub MJC Gym Downtown Modesto 1651 East Whitmore Avenue Enoch’s High School 3113 Crows Landing Rd. ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Nino’s Place Nino’s Place Midway Lounge

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Karaoke with Clovis King Kite Festival Modesto Flea Market Modesto Nuts Vs Lancaster MoHi IB Art Show Pool Tournament Queen Bean Open Mic Night Randy’s Run Doug Petty & The Chart Breakers Shadowchase Group Run The day after tomorrow Turlock Lake Road Race 3.0 Vagina Monologues: A VDay Event APRIL 15 Free Pool JMax Presents: TWIZTID Karaoke Monday Karaoke with Clovis King Left Alone, Broken Trojan + Left Alone, TBA Modesto Nuts vs Visalia MoHi IB Art Show Ninos Dicho guitar graduation guitar recital Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Open Mic Nights Spinning Vinyl Spring Jazz band concert Stoker The Snuggles Project WCPL Poker Night Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms APRIL 16 $2 Tuesday & Gotcha Covered Karaoke Art Adventures Art Adventures Beer Pong Tournament Brave Bull Happy Hour Free Poker Tournament Free Pool Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Jam JMax Presents: THE EXPENDABLES Joe Buck Yourself, Viva Le Vox, DAM+ Joe Buck, Viva La Vox, DAM, Anni Bolynn Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Miki Industry Night Modesto Nuts vs Visalia MoHi IB Art Show Neil Buettner Live Pool Tournament Salsa Lessons Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Stoker Story Time Story Time The Snuggles Project Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Tuesday shots APRIL 17 Al Medina Live Blues & Brews Brave Bull Happy Hour Creole Jazz Kings Free Pool Jason Gulley Karaoke Karaoke Night Modesto Nuts vs Visalia Other Place Karaoke Pool Tournament Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels The Snuggles Project Wild Wednesday APRIL 18 Al Medina Live Art Scholar Program Art walk Brave Bull Happy Hour Clothed model Dave Dow open jam session DJ Music TBD Elle Treble, For the Masses + Final guitar concert Free Poker Tournament Free Pool Johnny & Kelly Live Kamikazes and purple hooters Karaoke Night Ladies Night w DJ Arnie & T laughing matters presentation Neil & Matt Live Other Place Karaoke

Ridgeway’s Lounge Livingston Middle School Auditorium 1107 South 7th Street John Thurman Field Modesto High Auditorium The Other Place Queen Bean Cafe Patterson CA Fat Cat Music House Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale State Theatre Lake Road - Turlock Lake Center Stage Theatre Nino’s Place Fat Cat Music House The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge Hero’s Brewpub Hero’s Brewpub John Thurman Field Modesto High Auditorium MJC - Auditorium Firkin and Fox Clarion / Shooters Speakeasy MJC - Auditorium State Theatre Modesto Library Battered Beaver Modesto Library Modesto Library ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Chartreuse Muse Chatreuse Muse The Other Place Brave Bull The Other Place Nino’s Place Hero’s Sports Bar Fat Cat Music House Hero’s Brewpub Hero’s brewpub Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Miki Sushi John Thurman Field Modesto High Auditorium P Wexford’s Pub Battered Beaver Clarion / Shooters Mistlin Gallery State Theatre Ceres Library Ceres Library Modesto Library Speakeasy Nino’s Place Queen Bean Cafe Hero’s Brewpub Brave Bull Clarion / Shooters Nino’s Place The Boardroom Nino’s Place Midway Lounge John Thurman Field The Other Place The Other Place Mistlin Gallery Modesto Library ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Gervasoni’s On the Alley Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Brave Bull Mistlin Gallery Barkin’ Dog Grill Clarion / Shooters Cafe Deva MJC - Auditorium The Other Place Nino’s Place P Wexford’s Pub Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Battered Beaver MJC MFND FH 155 The Boardroom The Other Place

Release Thursdays at ClimaX Release Thursdays at ClimaX Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Thril Thursdays/DJ Performers Thursday Night Ramble Tim Allen Live Track Fighter, Level12, 6 Wks Sober APRIL 19 “Clamper Weekend” Disturbing the Peace 6th Annual Century 21 M&M Rib Cook-Off Americana Night Live Century 21 M&M and Associates Rib Cook-Off Club Max Live comedy night DJ Rob Eaz DJ Skewers Elementry & Piano enrichment class recital Elementry & Piano enrichment class recital Friday Lunch Buffet Great Valley Acoustic Music Series Johnny & Kelly Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Lady Kate Fridays Live Music Once on the Island Jr. Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels The Little Mermaid The Snuggles Project TVIF at ClimaX Unleashed Weekend Dance Party APRIL 20 1st Annual Bob Paris Memorial Ride 420 Sublime Tribute 8th Annual Taste of Turlock Big Earl & Crying Shame Ceres Flea Market Chris Creek Band City Tournament - Club Extreme Crows Landing Flea Market Dance night Daniel Castro DJ Skewers Earth Day 2013 Gotcha Covered Joe Baretta & Tim Allen Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King KHOP 2nd Chance Prom Live Music Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Flea Market Modesto Garden Club Spring Garden Tour Modesto High 2013 Hall of Fame Once on the Island Jr. Pastel class Rock Lobster Sexy Saturdays w DJ Awal Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Shadowchase Group Run Sloshball !!!!!!

Soul Saturdays Suzuki Piano Recital The Little Mermaid The Ultimate Experience Party - ClimaX Theater 417 Food Bank Benefit Show Third annual family fit and run Tim Allen/ Joe Barretta Live Weekend Dance Party APRIL 21 Ceres Flea Market Cinderella Crows Landing Flea Market Dial M for murder DRAGalicous at ClimaX Free Pool Karaoke Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Flea Market Once on the Island Jr. Pool Tournament Queen Bean Open Mic Night Shadowchase Group Run The Little Mermaid Westie Night Dancing APRIL 22 11th annual golf classic Free Pool Karaoke Monday Karaoke with Clovis King MJC symphonic band spring Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Open Mic Nights Smart Money Week

ClimaX Bar and Nightclub ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Mistlin Gallery Theatre 417 Cafe Deva Vintage Lounge Sand Bar The Other Place 331 E. Main Street Turlock Hero’s Brewpub 331 E. Main Street Turlock Club Max Doubletree Fat Cat Music House Nino’s Place Skewers Lounge MJC Music 108 MJC Music 108 Doubletree Hotel Cafe Central Grace Community Church The Boardroom Yosemite Bowl Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Miki Sushi Barkin’ Dog Grill Turlock Community Theatre Mistlin Gallery Turlock Community Theatre Modesto Library ClimaX Bar and Nightclub T’s Cocktails Crocodile’s Nightclub Oakdale Bike Shop Fat Cat Music House Downtown Turlock Cow Track 1651 East Whitmore Avenue The Other Place Yosemite Lanes 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Fat Cat Music House West Side Theatre Skewers Lounge Graceada Park The Boardroom P Wexford’s Pub Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Clarion / Shooters Barkin’ Dog Grill Downtown Modesto 16t St 1107 South 7th Street Gardens of Modesto SOS Club Turlock Community Theatre Mistlin Gallery Nino’s Place Battered Beaver Mistlin Gallery Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Enslen Park Clarion / Shooters MJC Music 108 Turlock Community Theatre ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Theatre 417 Brenda Athletic Club P Wexford’s Crocodile’s Nightclub 1651 East Whitmore Avenue Gallo Center 3113 Crows Landing Rd. State Theatre ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Nino’s Place Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge 1107 South 7th Street Turlock Community Theatre The Other Place Queen Bean Cafe Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Turlock Community Theatre Hero’s Brewpub Del Rio Country Club 801 Stewart Road Nino’s Place The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge MJC - Auditorium Firkin and Fox Clarion / Shooters Modesto Library

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Speakeasy Modesto Library Battered Beaver Modesto Library Modesto Library ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Chartreuse Muse Chatreuse Muse The Other Place Brave Bull The Other Place Nino’s Place Hero’s Sports Bar Gallo Center Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Miki Sushi MJC - Auditorium P Wexford’s Pub Battered Beaver Clarion / Shooters Mistlin Gallery Modesto Library Ceres Library Ceres Library Modesto Library Speakeasy Nino’s Place Graceada Park Queen Bean Cafe Hero’s Brewpub Brave Bull Clarion / Shooters Nino’s Place The Boardroom Nino’s Place Midway Lounge The Other Place The Other Place Sierra Railroad Mistlin Gallery Modesto Library Memorial Health / Conference Center Modesto Library ClimaX Bar and Nightclub MJC Music 108 Gervasoni’s On the Alley Mistlin Gallery Brave Bull Bob Hope Theatre - Stockton Barkin’ Dog Grill Clarion / Shooters Galaxy Theatre The Other Place Nino’s Place P Wexford’s Pub Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Battered Beaver The Boardroom The Other Place ClimaX Bar and Nightclub ClimaX Bar and Nightclub State Theatre Mistlin Gallery Modesto Library Galaxy Theatre Theatre 417 Cafe Deva Vintage Lounge T’s Cocktails Gregori High School Club Max Doubletree Nino’s Place Skewers Lounge Doubletree Hotel Cafe Hero’s Brewpub The Boardroom Yosemite Bowl Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Miki Sushi Mercer Theatre John Thurman Field The Other Place Gallo Center Mistlin Gallery Modesto Library Downtown Stockton Waterfront Gallo Center Modesto Library Theatre 417 ClimaX Bar and Nightclub

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Spinning Vinyl The Snuggles Project WCPL Poker Night Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms APRIL 23 $2 Tuesday & Gotcha Covered Karaoke Art Adventures Art Adventures Beer Pong Tournament Brave Bull Happy Hour Free Poker Tournament Free Pool Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Jam Joni Morris Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Miki Industry Night MJC community orchestra Neil Buettner Live Pool Tournament Salsa Lessons Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Smart Money Week Story Time Story Time The Snuggles Project Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Tuesday shots APRIL 24 24th Annual Earth Day in the Park Al Medina Live Blues & Brews Brave Bull Happy Hour Creole Jazz Kings Free Pool Jason Gulley Karaoke Karaoke Night Other Place Karaoke Pool Tournament Scenic train lunch ride Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Smart Money Week Strength & Fitness Options The Snuggles Project Wild Wednesday APRIL 25 Advanced piano students of Dr. Sabre Al Medina Live Art Scholar program Brave Bull Happy Hour Darius Rucker Dave Dow open jam session DJ Music TBD DKG-Epsilon New - Film Fund Raiser Free Poker Tournament Free Pool Johnny & Kelly Live Kamikazes and purple hooters Karaoke Night Ladies Night w DJ Arnie & T Neil & Matt Live Other Place Karaoke Release Thursdays at ClimaX Release Thursdays at ClimaX Rivers of Recovery-Fly Fishing Film Tour Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Smart Money Week Stanislaus Literacy Center Paris Fundraiser Thril Thursdays/DJ Performers Thursday Night Ramble Tim Allen Live APRIL 26 209 Productions Showcase Beauty and the Beast Club Max Live DJ Rob Eaz DJ Skewers Friday Lunch Buffet Good Luck Thrift Store,Poorhouse Millionaires Johnny & Kelly Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Lady Kate Fridays MiddleState Comedy Film Festival Modesto Nuts vs San Jose Mother Theresa & the Sinners Sandi Patty Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Smart Money Week Stockton Asparagus Festival The milkshake band The Snuggles Project Tri - Star Embodiment Rock Show TVIF at ClimaX

Weekend Dance Party Zakk Wylde APRIL 27 Annual Autism awareness walk/run Beauty and the Beast Ceres Flea Market City Tournament - Club Extreme Comedy for a Cause Comedy night Crows Landing Flea Market Dinner on the train DJ Skewers Figure sculpture Gotcha covered Jack Hanna into the wild live Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Kickstart KLANK, Death Under Fire, Galvaneyes+ Live Music Love Modesto March for babies Marissa’s Closet Dinner/Dance Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Flea Market Modesto Nuts vs San Jose Modesto sunset lions casino royale Mother Theresa & the Sinners National Crime Victims’ Rights Event Riverside neighborhood clean up Sexy Saturdays w DJ Awal Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Shadowchase Group Run Smart Money Week Soul Heart Soul Saturdays The Pink Floyd Concert Experience The Ultimate Experience Party - ClimaX Third Party Live Third Party Live Walk MS 2013 Weekend Dance Party APRIL 28 Cappella palooza Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market DRAGalicous at ClimaX Free Pool Karaoke Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto F-100 Elite car show and raffle Modesto Flea Market Modesto Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Modesto Nuts vs San Jose Pool Tournament Queen Bean Open Mic Night Senior Spotlight Talent Show Shadowchase Group Run APRIL 29 Free Pool Karaoke Monday Karaoke with Clovis King Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Open Mic Nights Spinning Vinyl The Snuggles Project WCPL Poker Night Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms APRIL 30 $2 Tuesday & Gotcha Covered Karaoke Art Adventures Art Adventures Beer Pong Tournament Brave Bull Happy Hour Free Poker Tournament Free Pool Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Jam Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Miki Industry Night Neil Buettner Live Pool Tournament Salsa Lessons Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Shakespeare under the stars Shakespeare Under the Stars Story Time Story Time The Snuggles Project Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Tuesday shots

Crocodile’s Nightclub Fat Cat Music House Gregori High School Gregori High School 1651 East Whitmore Avenue Yosemite Lanes Theatre 417 Fat Cat Music House 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Sierra railroad Skewers Lounge Mistlin Gallery Nino’s Place Gallo Center Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge T’s Cocktails Yosemite Lanes Barkin’ Dog Grill Downtown Modesto 10th & I Graceada Park Ripon Community Center Downtown Modesto 16t St 1107 South 7th Street John Thurman Field Riverbank Community Center The Other Place Courthouse Lawn George Rogers Park Battered Beaver Mistlin Gallery Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Modesto Library P Wexford’s Pub Clarion / Shooters State Theatre ClimaX Bar and Nightclub The Boardroom The Boardroom Downey Park 1213 Coffee Road Crocodile’s Nightclub Gallo Center 1651 East Whitmore Avenue 3113 Crows Landing Rd. ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Nino’s Place Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Gallo Center 1107 South 7th Street Seasons Event Center John Thurman Field The Other Place Queen Bean Cafe State Theatre Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Nino’s Place The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge Firkin and Fox Clarion / Shooters Speakeasy Modesto Library Battered Beaver Modesto Library Modesto Library ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Chartreuse Muse Chatreuse Muse The Other Place Brave Bull The Other Place Nino’s Place Hero’s Sports Bar Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Miki Sushi P Wexford’s Pub Battered Beaver Clarion / Shooters Mistlin Gallery CSU Stan State - Amphitheatre CSUS University Ampitheatre Ceres Library Ceres Library Modesto Library Speakeasy Nino’s Place

Modesto has the best live music.

Here are just a few of our weekly options

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modestoview.com Monday Night Open Mic w/Shayin Firkin & Fox Open Mic – Clarion Tuesday Tim Quinn Circus Speakeasy Neil Beuttner P Wexford Blues Jam-Hero’s Rock Jam-Sweet Lu’s Wednesday Soul Heart P. Wexford Creole Jazz Kings Clarion Hotel Blues & Brews Heros Rock Jam-Yosemite Lanes Thursday Open Jam Barkin’ Dog Johnny & Kelly P. Wexford Neil & Matt Boardroom Rock Jam -White Hawk Friday Bands at Boardroom Bands at P Wexford Bands at T’s Bands at Other Place Bands at Nino’s Late Nights - Tresettis Saturday Bands at P. Wexford Bands at Boardroom Bands at T’s Bands at Other Place Bands at Nino’s Late Nights - Tresettis Sunday Breakfast with Millionaires Open Mic – Queen Bean

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DOWNTOWN MODESTO

Many restaurants start serving dinner early so that you can get a nice meal in before the shows and movies that begins at 7 or 7:30.

Open Late!

Downtown Modesto is the place to be late Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. There is live music every night of the week in one of our great clubs or restaurants. After the show, stop and enjoy a nightcap.

Parking

There are parking garages at 9th and L Street, 11th and K Street, 11th and I Street and 12th and H Street. Parking is close to all restaurants!

Try a Cab

It’s getting easier to catch a cab, bothtodowntown and home from downtown. Why deal with driving and parking?

Take the easy way...

Affordable Cab 209-753-8005 Touch of Class Cab 209-575-0609 Cash Cab 209-740-1390 Checker Cab: 888-487-5411 City Cab 209-818-4144 DeSoto Cab: 209-577-8888 Edith’s Cab: 402-0377 Lucky 7 Cab: 209-985-8533 209-877-7676 Metro Cab: 209-533-3333 Modesto Cab Company: 209-521-7320 Quality Cab: 209-552-9898 Red Top Taxi Cab: 209-524-4741 Taxi Taxi Cab: 209-756-1035 Town Cab: 209-404-2727 United Cab: 209-888-8888 Urban Taxi Cab: 209-351-0222 Yellow Cab of Modesto: 209-524-8294 Oakdale Taxi: 209-869-5552

Find local restaurants www.modestoview.com

Locally Owned Most all of the down restaurants are locally owned. They hire local people and the money you spend stays right here in town. Local restaurants purchase from local farmers and feature local ingredients.

Go Downtown Modesto

It’s Modesto Certified Farmers Market time Oh my fellow Modestans, there is really no better way to start a Modesto weekend than with a trip to the Modesto Certified Farmers Market.

This year ModestoView is one of the presenting sponsors as it is something that really makes our city special. Killer bacon from Greens, Squeekers from Oakdale Cheese, Sciabica Olive Oil, fresh flowers, tasty produce from our local farms coffee, live music, chef demonstrations and so much more. Big thanks to Alfred Matthews for always being there for the good things in Modesto and we are proud to partner with them to bring the Farmers Market to life this year.

April is Saturday morning , 7 am– 1 pm and the Thursday morning markets will start in May. See you at the market and don’t forget to bring your shopping bags and there is plenty of bicycle parking. www.modestocfm.com

Play Ball! GO MODESTO NUTS!

It is time for baseball season. The kids in school have been playing for a while now, everyone has been tracking spring training and watching all of the trades. Now it is time for the season to start! Yes it is true. It is time to root root root for the home team and buy some peanuts and Crackerjack and have a great time. Local baseball is so much more fun than pro ball. Everything is so close and the minor league players really want to play.

The Modesto Nuts open their home season on April 11 at John Thurman field with a run againt Lancaster.

The Nuts are home on April 11-14 vs Lancaster April 15-17 vs Visalia April 26-28 vs San Jose

Go Downtown Modesto

Third Party rocks for Salvation Army The Boardroom – April 27 Come on out to the boardroom on April 27 and dance the night away to ModestoView’s house band Third Party as they play from 9:30 to 12:30 to raise money for Salvation Army. The Boardroom will be jumping, the cocktails will be tasty and it will be for a great cause. Come out and party with the View Crew

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1. Chris Murphy and Ruben Porras chat with Brett Dennen at the Gallo Center. 2. Gayle Damrell is surrounded by family and friends after finishing her 10th marathon. 3. Negotiations at the 7th St Flea Market. 4. Girl Scouts greet race finishers with medals at the Modesto Marathon. 5. Modesto High celebrates winning the regional Mock Trial Championships. 6. Morning over the Tuolumne River. 7. Via Instagram by “Tigrelibra”. 8. Racers reveling in the color at the Gnarly Neon 5K at Legion Park. 9. Runners celebrating the Irish at the Gnarly Neon 5K. 10. Classic cars and amazing neon outside the State for the Wrecking Crew film. 11. Via Instagram by “Niiiiiick”. 12. Kenny Rogers and Lynn Dickerson chat backstage at the Gallo Center. 13. State Assemblymember Kristin 21 Olsen with Alan Sanchez at Modesto Marathon. 14. Gunvar Scordelis at 80 years young gets ready to run the Modesto Marathon 5K . 15. Did you know that Tulips are grown here locally and shipped all over? 16. Morning sunrise through the orchards in east Modesto. 17. Reverend “Jim Heath” Horton Heat takes over the bass at the Fat Cat. 18. Crème Brulee Ole makes treats on the streets. 19. Chris Murphy, Sean Devlin and Mike Kelly being Irish at P Wexford’s. 20. Beautiful almond blossoms south of Modesto. 21. Chris Ricci at one the of the 30 handmade pubs and bars at Luckyfest. 22. Alien invasion and protective headgear at Sloshball. 23. Jim Christiansen captures the moment at Hero’s Blues and Brews. 24. Sam Pierstorff super human finish at the Modesto Marathon. 25. Naoh, Claire, Matt & Eva Machado at the Kristen Machado playground dedication at Lakewood School . 26. Got Kilt? At 22 P Wexford’s . 27. Third Party bassist Chad Johnson gets a big slappin bass hug from Jim “Jimbo” Wallace of reverend Horton Heat.

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