ModestoView August 2011 by Modestoview

August

11th - 18th, 2011 modestoview.com

Modesto, USA Modesto USA is A Classic American City. No other city has a brand that fits so all-around perfectly. Why? Because we are that small town feeling of community, friends and neighbors wrapped with the amazing American Graffiti history and legends blended with the arts, entertainment, dining and culture of great American cities.

august 2011

Is all about You!

The reason we are so special is our people. Anyone that has called Modesto home has created our legends. Some have gone off and become massively famous, some stay here in Modesto and make a huge public difference and most work hard day after day to make contributions that go unnoticed, but are as equally important as all of the well-

known things. It all goes hand in hand and every person in our amazing city makes a difference. This month we turn the pages of ModestoView over to you, the people of Modesto. What do we like? What do we want to do differently? The people that create our music, roads, restaurants, schools, families, businesses and events are the stars of Modesto.

Modesto USA is lucky to have so many stars that shine so bright and in so many ways and it all connects together in what we call Modesto Ana. Thanks to each and every one of you and enjoy Modesto, USA- A Classic American City. Tell us what you like about Modesto! Info@modestoview.com

The Modesto Area delivers a huge line up of fun things to do this month. So here's the ModestoView Top 10 list of things to do in August. To get more info about going to these events and to post your own events, log on to www.modestoview.com.

4 OFF THE AIR PRESENTS: Chris Doud, Sea of Bees State theater

Gallo Center

August 20, 21, 27, 28

August 13

Sierra View Music Festival

Eddie Money Montrose Moonshine Bandits Pat Travers

Cafe Deva August 8 & 12

7 Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Got Talent

Better Left Unsaid Post US Tour Homecoming Show

Downtown Modesto August 6

Little Shop of Horrors

Turlock Youth Performing Arts August 12, 13, 14

Fat Cat August 26

Abigail Williams

209 Presents Nothing But Losers, Forever Obscured and more

Fat Cat August 29

August 27

Gallo Center August 26, 27

Halden Wofford & the High Beams

West Side Theater August 6

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modestoview www.modestoview.com august 2011 Publisher

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General Manager

Greg Cobb greg@modestoview.com

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Contributing Photographer Adrian Mendoza Efren Martinez

Social Media manager Madison Murphy

contributing writers ArtView Jim Christiansen JazzBluesView Eric Benson MetalView Mike Vanek PerformingArtsView Kaye Osborn Events Editor Christina Rodriguez MusicView Ian Hill ModestoFamousView Ruben Poras

NightView Kate Serpa QuakeView Efren Martinez FashionView Shasta Boss UrbanView FiestaBoyz AllAgesView Abbey Murphy DiningView Dana Johnson VinoView Brad Gibson

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Greetings Modesto Fans: What a fun, fast and furious summer we have had. It seems like our kids just got out of school and now it is time to go back. Summer sports camps, summer water polo and a couple of weekend vacations and it is all over. It hardly seems that this is our 7th issue since we re-started ModestoView Magazine. I hope every single person that has advertised and picked up and read ModestoView has been excited to see what our community has to offer. You see the most interesting and 100% positive info in ModestoView. Thanks to all of you and the people that dedicated their time creating the articles and information that fills our pages each month. It is working. There are some important things happening in Modesto as we work hard everyday to revitalize, and energize our community with awareness and positive information. We need people to rediscover Downtown Modesto. There are so many changes from the Historic Graffiti Cruise Route that's in development, the new Downtown Restaurant Week, Aug 11-18 and the new GoDowntownModesto.com program in conjunction with the City of Modesto, Chamber, DID, CVB and the Brenden Cinemas to encourage families, teens, businesses people rediscover the excitement and convenience of shopping, entertainment and the dining in downtown. There are new friendly bicycle police patrols, the weekend barricades are down on J St and there is a great connection with the city and the businesses to keep downtown vibrant. We like this because a healthy downtown makes the entire city healthier- N, S, E & W. Do explore today. Of course, ModestoView is made possible thanks to our advertisers. Our advertisers are changing Modesto for the better and created more business for themselves with every issue. Contact Greg and Kyle today at advertising or call this very second 209-380-0310 Thank you for reading and enjoying ModestoView. As always, your comments and ideas are always welcome so we can make it better. Have a great Modesto USA August. Chris Murphy chrism@modestoview.com

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Contents quickview............................. 7 jazzbluesview..................... 19 diningview............................ 8 modestofamousview . ...... 20 latteview............................. 10 urbanview........................... 20 Sierra View Music Festival...11 metalview........................... 20 nightview............................ 12 performanceview............... 21 vinoview............................. 13 artview................................ 22 interview............................. 14 poetryview.......................... 22 XFest!................................. 17 quakeview.......................... 23 mamaview.......................... 18 fashionview........................ 25 calender.............................. 26 On The Cover rearview mirror.................. 31 We celebrate the amazing talent of Modesto with our tribute to the one of the greatest album covers of all time celebrating the people of Modesto, whether they are living far way and doing amazing things and those that are living here and making a difference in so many ways. Thanks to Noel Rocha for helping us realize our crazy cocktail napkin sketches.

MV Correction In our June issue, Legend of the Cruise, Paul Corgiat was listed incorrectly. He was Modesto High Class of 58 not Downey 60. Are you a Legend of the Cruise? Were you there from 1955 to 1965? Do you know someone who was? Email us today info@modestoview.com

Try a cab It is getting easier to catch a cab, both to downtown and home from downtown. Why deal with driving and parking? Take the easy way. A Touch of Class 575-0690 Checker Cab 1-888-487-5441 City Cab 818-4144 County Cab Company 442-0392 Metro Cab 523-3333

Modesto Cab Company 521-7320

544-8294 United Cab 888-8888

Red Top Taxi 524-4741 Quality Cab 552-9898

Designated Driver

Taxi Taxi Cab Co. 756-1035 Yellow Cab of Modesto

Hours: Mon - Thurs 11am - 9pm Fri 11am - 10pm . Sat 5pm - 10pm Lounge Hours Fri - Sat 10pm - 2am with Music

Welcome to Jax, Welcome Home

Delicious Comfort Food Happy Hour Specials Blue Mondays Open MIC Tuesdays Weekend Lounge Nights www.jaxmodesto.com 1016 H St. . Downtown Modesto . (209) 522-4529

Find local restaurants, www.modestoview.com . Stay tuned for: godowntownmodesto.com

all ages

quickview

By Abbey Murphy

Queen Bean

All ages & always free with any purchase

Alejandra Mojica had the greatest MoBand sign of the season.

Thanks for the MoBand Support

The Night in the Bowl fund raiser was an amazing success. 14 local restaurants were on hand to sample their amazing tasty treats and 4 wineries were on hand to tease guest with a variety of local flavors, all to benefit the Modesto Band of Stanislaus County ( MoBand) and the Modesto Parks and Rec Department that helps present MoBand each year. This 1st annual event was fun for every one as they were amazing by local tastes and entertained by Ernie Bucio, The Gottschalks House Band and Third Party playing in the night. We are already looking forward to next years’ MoBand season and the 2nd Annual Night at the Bowl.

Library Garden BOOKview Party If you love read-

This event brings together the bounty of the Central Valley and the wisdom of Author David Mas Masumoto. $150 per person. Cocktails at 6 Dinner at 7 featuring products prepared by Greens Market and gourmet dessert auction. RSVP by Aug 12. Garden Party attire. All proceeds benefit the libraries of Stanislaus County.

Fundraiserview

The people of Modesto are amazing in how they volunteer and give back to our community. Here are some ways you can get involved too. Sat Aug 20 9:00am – 3:00pm Go MODO Go Dog Park "Fun" Raiser - Elk Dog Park 601 W Morris Sat Aug 20 6:00pm – 9:00pm Library Author's Garden Gala - Home of Steve& Ann Endsley Sat Aug 20 6:00pm – 9:00pm CWB West Side Story Fundraiser Central Valley VW, 4620 McHenry Avenue, Modesto. Aug 20 6:00pm – 9:00pm 11th East Rotary Annual Wine Soiree McHenry Mansion Thu Sep 1 5:30pm – 9:30pm CHS Edible Extravaganza Fundraiser - Modesto Center Plaza

ing then and now books as much as I do, then you will love the new Modesto book by Wayne Mathes of the McHenry Museum. It is a fascinating look at key locations in Modesto with a before and after point of view. As we work with the City of Modesto to create the Modesto USA Historic Cruise Route, we have been working with the McHenry Museum to find vintage pictures of 10th and 11th Street . You can spend hours looking through the files of history at the McHenry Museum, but this book makes it easy to get excited about Modesto history. It really makes you think about how we have to preserve and celebrate any vintage history and architecture we can here in Modesto. You can buy this at most national retailers, but go to the McHenry Museum and buy your 96 page copy there. Released July 2011 on Arcadia Publishing.

August 4th Okay, this was the shortest sumColour Wed show on tour 7PM mer ever. It seems like we just got out of school. With all of the sum- August 6th mer reading and the water polo and a Seph Hamilton and band 7PM few weekends in the mountains and a August 19th quick trip to Disneyland, we are back Josh Rosenblum 7PM in school. August 10th! Really? Oh August 20th well, one thing I can tell you is that there is no reason to be bored here in Stephanie Shea and Meylnda Modesto. We have been really enjoy- Rodriguez 7PM ing the movies at Brenden and had August 26th a blast at the Harry Potter premier. Rubber Lizard 7PM MoBand Thursdays are such a high- August 27th light. I had the amazing opportunity Turlock Acoustic Rock Matty Comer to attend Peace Camp and that has open up so many opportunities with show 7PM the Modesto Peace Life Center. They Open mic every Sunday are having a very important 10 Days with Solo Bass Jake in September event that you will real- Sign ups 6pm show starts 6:30 ly find interesting for the 10 days following the 10th Anniversary of 9-11. It is fun to have the Queen Bean and the yogurt and ice cream places to hang out at. I really like places that do live music that are all ages. I haven’t been to the metal shows at Melody Ballroom, but they are an option and the food is good at King Kabob. Jax on H is all ages for the Blue Monday and the Open Mic events that are crazy. The Off the Air shows at Deva are something everyone can enjoy and there are two in August on the 13th and the 26th. Queen Bean has a great patio and coffee drinks and light food. Always a winner.

Habitat Youth Day August 5 9:00am - 3:00pm

There is a great local organization that helps people that help themselves. Habitat for Humanity is having a special Youth Day where you can help on construction projects that really benefit our community. These are open for kids 10-18. Call 575-4585 to get involved.

TV view

Modesto Peace/Life Center's Television Comcast Channel 26 "An Evening with Dalit Baum". Dalit is a Jewish Israeli professor who teaches in Israel. Her talk is titled "Who Profits from the Occupation". The program runs Sunday from 10pm to 12am. On Wednesday and Saturday nights from 9pm to10pm a program featuring workers from our local area being interviewed and demonstrating for collective bargaining and workers rights.

EventPlanners

Please send your fundraiser and event dates to events@modestoview.com and we will make sure you are listed in our ModestoView calendar. We can help you spread the word and also make sure that you can check the amazing action packed ModestoView calendar to see if your dates are clear of conflicts too.

diningview

Vito' s Modesto’s Hidden Dining Gem!

By Dana Johnson

"Recipe Genie Dana Johnson with KR Rombauer at the winery, KR has appeared on her Fox40 show and they share recipe ideas" Right there on 13th Street in downtown Modesto between I & J Streets you will find Vito’s, a hidden dining gem! For the past 14 months it has been under new ownership under the guidance of May and Ray Ashak. The couple is very grateful to the previous owner Mr. Lazar Piro for the incredible opportunity to continue the success he built with Vito’s.! The Ashak’s moved here from Chicago where other culinary wonders are abundant and very welcome here. The Ashak’s bring with them their Mediterranean, traditional Italian, and Chicago style experience. The Ashak’s have May’s close family ties here and a 5 year old son, reason enough to relocate their lives to Modesto. Ray has plenty of restaurant history from working with his father, uncle, and brother throughout Chicago’s restaurants and nightclubs, including Lil’ Italy. Vito’s lead chef, Ricardo Alvarado, at the exciting age of 22, has worked at Vito’s for the past 2 1/2 years. He attended the CA Culinary Academy in San Francisco. Chef Ricardo received his inspiration from his Great Aunt Aleja from Mexico as a young boy. She made a memorable dish with beef and a dried chili sauce that he still tries to recreate as she sadly passed away without knowing her recipe. His first hands-on kitchen experience happened when Chef Ricardo wanted to get out of helping his Dad working on a car, he asked his Mom to tell him he was busy helping her in the kitchen. So his honest Mom put him to work in the kitchen and he ended up really getting into it! Chef Ricardo was born in Mexico, lived in LA until he was 7, in Modesto for the past 15 years, and graduated from Davis High. He likes to go to punk and ska concerts (he wants to go checkout The Fat Cat), shopping in the mall, and reading chef biographies. He loves his Mom’s boiled bean recipe, black cherry soda, and Sierra Nevada beer. Ray, owner/general manager told me he is very impressed not only with Chef Ricardo’s culinary talents, but with his loyalty to Vito’s. Vito’s has an upscale flare with a presence of family fare. Vito’s has a full bar, features a lunch, dinner, wine, and dessert menu with numerous selections to choose from. I dined on asparagus stuffed chicken breast with a rich and creamy basil sauce, brown rice, and sautéed veggies, it was fabulous! The

chocolate fondant cake was nothing short of Dana-licious!!! Please know Vito’s also has gluten free entrees upon request. I’m thrilled to report Vito’s will be participating on August 11-17th for the downtown dining event featuring signature specials, bigger portions, and lower prices! Vito’s is another generous supporter of local charities and fund raisers in our Modesto community as well. Vito’s is a must on Dana’s Destination list! Chef Ricardo, Beatles or Stones… Stones cause they are “grimy!” Really? Excellent answer, but for all the wrong reasons! I screamed in my head! To be 22 again! See vitosmodesto.com for live band entertainment, special wine dinners, and future scheduled events. Wednesdays get all you can eat pasta and addicting bread for just $9.95. Tues- Wed- Thurs 1/2 off selected wines (Rombauer Cab for only $27!) Happy Hour: 4-7pm with select $5 appetizers $3 drafts, $5 Martinis, & $5 well drinks Now that’s something to get happy about!!! 10% discounts with same day Gallo Center or State Theater ticket stubs 10% for Stanislaus County employees with ID card.

Vito’s

918 13th Street, Modesto 209.576.1851 Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 11am to 9pm Fri 11am to 9:30pm Bar open til 11pm-ish Sat 5pm to 9:30pm

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast

3 button mushrooms sliced thin Salt 3 leaves of basil sliced thin Pepper 1/2 Roma tomato diced 1 chicken breast Tablespoon of goat cheese 1/2 cup flour 3 asparagus spears 1/2 cup olive oil Sauté mushroom basil tomato with salt and pepper until soft then add goat cheese and put in the fridge to cool. while it's cooling blanch asparagus in salted water until bright green then shock in ice water and cut the top of the spears so they are 3 inches long save the rest of the body for sauce butterfly the breast for the stuffing process stuff and roll chicken add skewer to hold the chicken after you place the asparagus inside dredge in flour and place hit sauté pan with olive oil sear both sides and place in 5oo degree oven fir 7-10 minutes for completion

7Up & Noah's Water Presents

August 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 18, 2011

The most delicious week of summer is here! Downtown Modesto Restaurant Week brings together the coolest local spots and the hottest culinary creations August 11-18, 2011. Participating restaurants will offer special prix-fixe dinner menus for $20 and $30 and some will have lunch menus for $10. Don't miss your chance to experience the best cuisine Modesto has to offer as you dine your way through Downtown this summer!

ENJOY A MOVIE OR SHOW BEFORE OF AFTER YOUR DINNER

SPONSORED BY

www.visitmodesto.com

www.godowntownmodesto.com

latteview

ModestoView Loves Local Latte If a high quality latte is on your mind, then do not delay to get those savage urges fulfilled with hand pulled and thoughtfully prepared espresso drinks, lattes and more. There is no more telling mark of quality when your drink is served with the lid off. Why? Amazing,

On the way into downtown Giacomo 525 Scenic Drive

finely steamed milk foam is a badge of honor. Sloppy foam and steamed milk is a tell tale sign that your barista might Freeway access Bottoms Up not love coffee as much you do. Here 1800 Prescott Road are some locally owned places that will satisfy your cravings and tease your Movin’ Mocha taste buds. 615 Kansas Avenue Around Town Giacomo4120 Dale Road Plantation Coffee 3020 Floyd Avenue Café Amore 3025 Mchenry Ave Village Baking Company 1700 McHenry Village Bottoms Up 901 Yosemite Blvd Patterson Blues Café 34 S del Puerto Oakdale Café Bravo 1275 E F St.

Left:Barista's from Bottom's Up. Right: Amazing Amanda Wood.

OPEN 24 HOURS

Congratulations to Kim Evans from Arnold Ca. Winner of our 7th Annual International Karaoke Contest! . Bowling Specials all week. Check out our web site for details.

. Glow Extreme Bowling Friday and Sat night

at 9pm. Play your own music. Laser lights and awesome sound.

in a 24hr period Starting Friday Aug. 5th at 11:59pm to Sat Aug. 6th 11:59 p.m. . It's our birthday. 50yrs in business.

. National Bowling Week. Sat July 30th - Sun

Anniversary week Aug. 29th to Sept. 7th $1.00 games, shoe rental, hot dogs, sodas all week every hour.

. $I.00 games, shoe rental, hots dogs, sodas all

. Car show west lot. On sun Sept. 4th 10am to

Aug. 7th

day Sat Aug. 5th.

. Help break the record most games bowled

3pm.Live sounds of Audio Aces from 12pm to 3pm.

Café Bliss 152 N Yosemite Ave Roasters Cofee & Tea 334 S Yosemite Ave Hughson Hughson Coffee House 6724 Whitmore Downtown Motown Deva 1202 J Street Greens Central 953 10th St Picasso 963 10th St Queen Bean 1126 14th St Serrano Social Club 1030 J St Greens Market 1508 10th St Mocha Magic 920 16th Street Morning Grind 1010 10th St. Lollipop Café 330 Needham St.

Sierra View Music Festival Enhancing The Arts Sitting on the back patio, reminiscing times with friends and family rarely turns into a major event. For Jim Brunk, that’s exactly what happened. Jim’s wife Heidi tragically passed away during a summer gathering of friends and family at their ranch in Oakdale. Everyone that knew her loved her and those that would gather after her passing would discuss different ways of honoring and celebrating a life well lived that certainly touched all that knew her. Heidi’s love of music was apparent. She was a member of the local band Remedy, as well as a trio called the Heidi Brunk Songbirds. Her voice was angelic and her personality was equal to her voice. What better way to honor her memory than to create a music festival and use the proceeds for music and arts scholarships for local youths. The Heidi Brunk Foundation was created and from that came the Sierra View Music Festival. Thousands have attended the event over the past few years and each year the event grows. The entire event is produced by volunteers in the community and the comEddie Money mittee of the Heidi Brunk Foundation. A major effort from local people that have a love of their community and a strong bond amongst friends. This year, Sierra View Music Festival features Eddie Money with special guests Montrose and Pat Travers. Also, local favorites Remedy, The Moonshine Bandits and Soul Heart. The music starts at 1:30 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the gate. Tickets are available locally in Oakdale at Oakie’s Remedy Board Shop, Most Wanted Winery and RT Power equipment. You can also purchase tickets in Modesto at Skip’s Music or you can buy them online at TicketWeb.com. If you are unable to attend the Sierra View Music Festival, but you would like to donate to the Heidi Brunk Foundation and support local music and arts students, you may contact them at (209) 681-7530. Montrose

Pat Travers

Moonshine Bandits

nightview

Fuzio Universal Bistro By Kate Serpa

I have walked past Fuzio Universal Bistro a number of times, however I have never, until today, been inside. Why? I had always assumed it was A) a chain, B) an Italian restaurant, and C) probably pretentious. As I am a creature of habit, I never saw any reason to venture in. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Fuzio, which is Italian for ‘fusion’, is locally owned and operated, manager Thomas Lopes informed me, and is not simply an Italian restaurant, but a fusion restaurant with a wide array of dishes which are prepared in their open red-tiled kitchen. And my ridiculous concern about the pretentiousness? That flew out the door when I finally went inside. Please meet Miss Jessica Hailey, bartender extraordinary who is cute as hell and overflowing with compliments about Fuzio. Jessica has been with Fuziosince they opened in December of ’01 starting off as a server and then got behind Fuzio’s painting-decked bar where she belongs. “My kids and Fuzio are my important things.” A fellow employee told me that she is making up drinks all the time, to which Jessica added, “I love making drinks, inventing them and

watching people enjoy them. People ask what my special is, but I can’t just make you any drink! I have to get to know you so I can make you something perfect.” Example? The Fuzio Cucumber Martini. “One of our regulars, Joe, really loved cucumbers but doesn’t like too-sweet of a drink. It’s perfect for this time of year; it’s summer refreshing.” It should be also noted that Jessica, a fellow gin lover like myself, pours a really lovely gin martini. Two martinis in, I informed Jessica about my previous misconception about Fuzio. She added: “So many people walk by here and think it might be too fancy. You can dress up or down here, from a prom dress to a sundress. When people do come here, we always see them come back again. We take the ordinary and make it dynamic.” Sometimes its good to be wrong Oh right. Nearly forgot to tell you Fuzio does this really fun deal where

you can electronically check in on their Facebook page for monthly check-inspecials. This month is currently rocking a free pair of X-Fest tickets with a $50 dollar order! Be sure to visit their page to see what is going to be featured next month (it’s sure to be fantastic). And if you present a movie/theatre ticket at Fuzio (from that day naturally), you can receive a discount on your overall bill. “We are trying to encourage dinner and movie pairings and support the local scene,” says Thomas Lopes.

FuzioCucumber Martini

FuzioHappy Hour! Weekdays 4-6.30 Weekends (for the hung-over crowd) 12-3 $3 draft beers 1/2 off appetizers 1/2 off signature dish (which is really, really fantastic)

-First step, muddle cucumber -1/2 oz triple sec -2 ozGrey Goose -Whole squeezed lemon -Mix that baby up and pour it into… -1/2 sugar or salt rimmed martini glass (maybe get fancy and do half salt and half sugar!) -And garnish that beauty with: -I slice of skinned cucumber 1020 10th Street Modesto, CA 209.557.9711

vinoview

Wine Storage and Aging By Brad gibson

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve read that most wine purchased in the United States is consumed weeks or days, if not hours, from the time of purchase. While I believe this, I know that it holds less true today than it did years ago. The number of people that have cellars or wine refrigerators in their house is steadily increasing and I get asked quite frequently about proper wine storage and the ageability of wine. The age ability of wine distinguishes it from most other consumable goods. While it is perishable, wine has the ability to change and potentially improve in quality. The ability of a wine to age is influenced by many factors including storage conditions, grape variety, vintage, winemaking style and even bottle size. The larger format bottles age more slowly. The storage conditions of the bottled wine will effect how the wine ages. Heat, widely fluctuating temperatures, direct sunlight and vibrations are wineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top four enemies. The lower the temperature, the more slowly the wine will develop or age. Most experts recommend a constant temperature between 55-69 degrees Fahrenheit with 55 being ideal. Additionally, wine bottles should

be stored on their sides so that wine is in contact with the cork. This prevents the cork from drying out or cracking which could allow air in to the bottle. Scientifically, the ratio of sugars, acids and phenolics (tannins) to water is a key determination of how well a wine can age. Grape varieties with thicker skins, from a dry growing season or where techniques were used to keep yields low will have less water and a higher ratio of sugars, acid and phenolics. Additionally, every wine has a development profile; each varietal is distinct. Most whites are better consumed in their first few years but many Old World whites like German Rieslings and French Sauternes will show better decades later. Most reds will be fine 4-6 years from bottling but they will differ in their ageability. Zinfandels, for example, do not develop in the way that Cabernet Sauvignons do and are best enjoyed within the first 2-6 years while many Cabernets will show well 15-20

years from vintage. Young cabernets exhibit deep, rich fruit flavors and often hard tannins. The aging process can be compared to fresh versus cooked sauces. In the case of fresh sauces, the components retain their separate identities. Cooking blends the distinct flavors together and after time, typically around ten years in the case of top grade Cabernets, the fresh aspects begin to develop or meld into one. Most Merlots and New World Pinot Noirs should probably be consumed in the first 4-6 years. Many

Syrah will last 8-10 years. However, it should be noted that these are generalizations. You might open a fifteen year old Merlot and be amazed. Which brings us to probably the most important factor; individual taste. As each varietal is distinct and different, so are individual tastes, the key is to learn what you like; young or old, and to drink your wines when you will enjoy them most. It is always better to drink a wine a little too early than too late. The Vintage Cellar, brad@vgwinecellar.com.

interview

Modesto is You

There is no more important voice in Modesto than that people that live here and make things happen. Our people make Modesto, USA a Classic American City. Our people deliver the way of life we call ModestoCana. Our people own our local restaurants, create our local music, start our businesses, create our art and culture and give back in ways that very few communities can boast. Part of celebrating is growing and evolving. We can do better and there are a million awesome ideas out there to make Modesto even better. So we asked a wide range of people two questions and asked them for a Twitter length response. 1) What do you love about Modesto and what makes us â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Classic American Cityâ&#x20AC;? and 2) What can we do to make Modesto even better. Do you have a story to tell? Email us at info@ modestoview.com and we will post your story on www.modestoview.com

All American City

Dave Lopez It is the people that I love. From the man who offered me mustard for my hot dog at concert in the park, to Mitch, at Tresetti's, who remembers everybody's name, to the woman at the supermarket who patiently waits while my wife processes her coupons. This community has been celebrating fourth of July for 137 years together. We stick together and we stick to it. And let's not forget American graffiti the only place in the world that truly knows how to show off car history. Let'sjust call that "Modestocana". For me and my family we will always call Modesto home.

Blake Steward Great weather, farming, a vibrant downtown, The State Theater, baseball, awesome people, and all the cool carsâ&#x20AC;Śit reminds me of my Midwest roots. Incentives to develop business, reduce government regulation and taxes, and get peopleback to work; doubledigit unemployment is not acceptable.

Jeremiah Williams The one thing about I love about Modesto is that history still can be made here andthere are still unwritten chapters that will be written by our children & grandchildren. Modesto has a bright future. Modesto's like Coca-Cola "the real American classic" The way we make Modesto better is do what we've done best, see a problem fix it. Believe the unbelievable and never say it can't be done, created, changed or done better.

Mandy Walsh I grew up in a similar size town in Tx - Beaumont - which is on the humid, hurricane-struck coast of East Texas so what I LOVE IS THE WEATHER! Modesto actually has seasons and wonderful temperatures. I love the friendly people and family values of Modesto. I rarely go anywhere inModesto where I don't see someone I know and all the regular stores and restaurants that I visit know me and provide great customer service. Modesto is "All American", because we have awesome outdoor events like concert in the park, downtown art walks and festivals and parades but the Gallo Center for the Arts has really provided a venue and gatheringplace to celebrate the arts and inspire our kids - I'm so grateful! We need jobs and education! This city cannot reach its full potential until we can provide opportunities for young people to return here and find a careerlocally. Additionally, we have to offer jobs that provide security and chances for advancement for all young people - college bound or not! We need industry and business to want to locate here and hire our citizens. We have amazing farmland in the valley that needs to be protected, but we also have many hard working people who just need a chance to have a good job and provide for their families! I think it would also be wonderful if Modesto could overhaul the parks and bike trails. There is so many beautiful spots in this town that need attention and care. I want our city to be attractive, landscaped, pedestrian and bike friendly! We should feel safe and proud in our parks and in downtown. Modestans need to take pride in their city.

Mike & Kim Kim Callizo I love Modesto for the very small town feel of it yet with all the culture! A great summer night is hitting an early dinner on an outside patio at one of the downtown restaurants and then off to CIP where you can run into so many people you know and that you don't always see. I always think of the Cheers song, Sometime you want to go where everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came. The older you get there's something to be said about that and to me that is a Classic American City! The most important thing that needs to be done for Modesto is for our teenage population! Everyone talks about what a great place it is to come back to raise a family, but we need more activities and places for ourteens to go! We have got the 21 and over scene covered. No cruising for them like we did, which are some of my favorite teen memories in Modesto as I am sure for others, or heading to ski beach at Turlock Lake on the weekends

Roman Wagner The vibrant local music scene! Modesto is home to many great local bands and artists that are available to enjoy on a nightly basis. Modesto is also a fun-loving town, filled with people who are genuinely friendly, and happy to toast one another on every occasion! We have a vibrant night-life that has something to offer for everyone! I believe Modesto has many great traditions that are already an intrinsic part of thecommunity. Expanding on these, and helping to create others, can bring the community rewards both economically and culturally. Civic and City Pride needs to be fostered and nurtured, so people's from all around will understand what a great city Modesto is!

Jessica Smart Raise a family, play/recreate yearround, beautiful trees everywhere, unique dining downtown, yummy local and fresh produce and travel anywhere you want. Get involved. If you have an issue with something, then take action. Modesto is only as great as its residents make it – own it, make it better, no excuses.

Mike Moradian Why are we a Classic American City? I love the friendliness of Modestan’s, MoBand at Graceada Park, 4 of July Parade… What is the most important thing we need to do to make Modesto even better? Coordinate efforts between groups that help Modesto become better, like Love Modesto and "Taking it to the Streets" has done with beautifying Modesto.

Todd Aaronson I love the attitude of Modestans! Look at all we physically (not just financially) support - Airport Collaborative, Virginia Corridor, Love Modesto, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army Breakfast, Amgen Tour and much more. We thrive on volunteerism! Stop worrying about what others think of us or lists we are not at the top of and concentrate on all that makes us good… then make those things GREAT! Then we'll tell the world!

Lloyd Gomez Tweet #1: Modesto's community continues to embrace a well known heritage; American Graffiti, which brings a positive perception to our city. Tweet #2: I'm being biased here but I'd love to see a platform that highlights Modesto's 'creative culture' An institute for architects, designers etc

Chris Ricci Modesto has the best people on earth, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the community itself that makes it special. Improve public education. Reduce drop out rate to 15% by 2016. Increasecollege grad rate to 20% by 2020. Debra Brady Diverse, excellent music is heard everywhere. Two degrees of separation: generations of families have planted and invested themselves here. Community! How could Modesto even be better? The true measure of a city is how the most vulnerable citizens fair: Compassionate healing for mental illness. Unemployed find productive, sustaining work.

"Modestans know that they do not make the sun rise. When a late spring rain knocks the almond blossoms off the tree, they do not look for someone to blame. They persevere". Debra Brady

Ross & Deborah Victoria Kripner I'm a Modesto native and have always loved this city. A city of amazing people and contrasts... where small town village charm meets city chic hipster. Where agriculture, philanthropic hearts and youth sports harmonize with arts, entertainment and tattoos! You will always discover something new going on! What can we do to make it better? Come together and work with our elected leaders, volunteer to help your neighbor, buy local and promote, promote, promote this great classic American city!

Deborah Steinberg I love Modesto, because there is a strong sense of community spirit here. In the Bay Area your friends are spread out over many towns, and it is likely you live in one town but commute to another, so you never have time to enjoy where you live. In Modesto people know their neighbors, and you can hardly go to a community event like "Concerts in the Park" without running into everyone you know. To make our community even better we need to focus on education and encouraging others into making better lifestyle choices. More exercise opportunities, and less fast food! Stay in school and learn a skill or go to college.

Kate Trompetter The art. The culture. The community. There is so much to celebrate about our history and what we have made if it and amazing people to share it with. We need to treat Modesto better. Treat it like a friend, family member or partner. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say negative things about it and take pride in your relationship with it.

Since 2000, XFest has been the huge summer party for Modesto. Our downtown streets have been home to over 100 stages, over 600 bands and nearly 200,000 party goers. August 6, at 5:00 pm, the gates will open on the 2012 XFest, featuring huge performances by Panic at the Disco, Moonshine Bandits, DAM, Y&T, Jerimiah and so many more. 10 Stages, 50 bands and 15,000 of your closest friends will celebrate music and fun. Lots of exciting new news as we roll up to show time Aug 6. There are new stages loaded with local bands like Lovecore, Hickory, Dandelion Massacre and more and by Aug 6, there will be a comedy stage as well. XFest

will truly have something for everyone whether you want to eat, drink, dance or just listen and soak up the scene. Key things to plan: Car pool, drink lots of water, park a few blocks away from XFest and walk. Bring your camera, your party attitude, and make sure XFest is a fun and safe night. Make it easy and get there early when the lines are short and just find a good place to hang. You will not regret it. Send us your fave XFest pics after the show and we will post them in ModestoView. com and use the best ones in our special XFest Rear View Mirror. Most importantly, stay safe and have a blast at XFest.

Budweiser / KHOP Stage Braata 6:00 - 6:30 Suburban Legends 6:45 - 7:30 Lyrics Born 7:45 - 8:30 Moonshine Bandits 8:45 - 9:30 Panic at the Disco 10:00 - 10:45 Dead Kennedys 11:00 - 11:45 The Hold Up 12:00 - 1:00 Dos Equis / KHOP Abby James Matty Comer Ultraviolet Sound Dev Fiesta Boyz Jeremih Hollopoynt Nytruss Frankie J Los Punks

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Modesto Toyota / The Hawk Stage Tragic Culture 6:00 - 6:45 Princess Die 7:15 - 8:00 Mr. Big 8:30 - 9:30 DAM 9:45 - 10:30 Y&T 11:00 - 12:00 Ambush 12:15 - 1:00 American Outlaws/Talk of the Town Stage Panduh/Problem 6:00 - 8:00 Daniel Mendez/Phlim 8:00 - 9:00 Nick G / DJ Topek One 9:00 - 10:00 DJ Splyce 10:00 - 11:30 DJ Vice 11:30 - 1:00 Fuzio Stage Knuckle Headz 6:00 - 7:00 Hari Cary 7:15 - 8:30 Wicked Hickie 8:45 - 9:45 All American Brothers & Sisters 10:00 - 10:45 El Marauder 11:00 - 11:45 Sinister Suite 12:00 -1:00

Fat Cat Stage Six-47 6:00 - 7:00 California Medication 7:15 - 8:00 Dubious Groove 8:15 - 9:00 Weaksas 9:15 - 10:00 DJ ZYA/ DJ Dade 10:00 - 11:00 True Spokes 10:30 -11:30 Eric G 11:30 - 12:30 David Q 12:30 - 2:00 TBA 1:00 - 2:30 Sin Cal Industries Stage Warpath Assassins 6:00 - 6:45 Nothing But Losers 7:00 - 7:45 Better Left Unsaid 8:00 - 8:45 Third World Empire 9:00 - 9:45 Broken Trojan 10:00 - 10:45 Through the Ashes 11:00 - 11:45 Through the Threshold 12:00 -12:45 Sweet Pea Knickers/Serrano Rockabilly Stage Rockin Rick & Rhythm Wrangler 6:00 - 6:45 Infamous Swanks 7:00 - 7:45 Refuzniks 8:00 - 8:45 The Pendletons 9:00 - 9:45 The Ghost Town Hangmen 10:00 - 10:45 Avenue Saints 11:00 - 11:45 Sweat Entertainment Stage Louie C 7:00 - 8:00 DJ River 8:00 0- 9:00 DJ Shortie 9:00 - 10:00 Marv J and Krayzie 10:00 - 1:00 DJ Recess / Weaksas 11:00 - 12:00 DVS / DJ Ogre 12:00 - 12:45 Hippie Commune Dandelion Massacre Soul Simple Walnut Road Lovecore Hickory Bad Medicine Jam Session

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MAMA Winner Megan Slankard Wins Again!

The Fans have spoken. 2-Time MAMA winner, formerly Tracy based, now residing in San Francisco Megan Slankard is among the established and rising stars named as winners in The 10th Independent Music Awards Vox Pop poll, the fan-determined portion of the influential international awards program for independent bands and fans More than 57,000 music fans from around the world voted online for their favorite self-released and independent label artists. More than 75 percent of these “people’s voice” selections differed from those named in February by The 10th IMAs’ artist and industry judging panel that included Tom Waits, Suzanne Vega, Ozzy Osbourne, Aimee Mann, Seal, Anthony DeCurtis (Rolling Stone), Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour), and Bill Bragin (Lincoln Center) among many other music industry professionals. Hear Megan Slankard's winning song "The Happy Birthday" at www. meganslankard.com The talent that originates and is developed here in Modesto is truly amazing.

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Brent Terry from Better Left Unsaid has just returned from a 2 month, 50 date National Tour with Mushroomhead. This was a huge tour and they have new fans all over the USA. With all of this road training and fine tuning, they are having a "homecoming" show of sorts on August 26th at The Fat Cat. Rock 96.7 will be promoting the show and hopefully we can get some BLU music on the air for this “national tour-

ing band”. Brent Terry reported in, “We are waving the Modesto, Ca flag very proud with every US tour we do and would love to let the folks at home what we are doing. Having 2 videos on MTV, single at 35+ radio stations, and continuous touring, etc, etc! Ok Modesto music fans, you know what to do, be there on Aug 26 at the Fat Cat and welcome BLU home! www.facebook.com/ blumusic Friend them today!

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What’s New with Jazz and Blues? By Eric Benson

I want to encourage you all to come out and enjoy our music and arts culture right here in the Valley, right here in the Downtown. You don’t have to drive to San Francisco to see a great production of drama or music.

Speaking of an amazing time, John Griswold’s Global Music Series delivered success with recent sold out show with Brazilian vocalist Fabiana Passoni. The events continue and take place at a private intimate house in Modesto, no long lines, body scans, excess baggage fees, or Elvis impressions, or DJ’s. The food that is catered is so good someone stole quite a few dishes last show. Beverages are BYOB. Next up is every lady’s and some of the guy’s out there heartthrob, Slim Man coming August 28th. So give John a holler at: (209) 491-7185, or http://www.eArtsnews.com. Another hot summer night spot to cool down in with some great music is Vito's Italian Ristorante at 918 13th Street in the location formerly of Oceana Bar & Grill. Saturday nights the music continues with Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, and Latin music with a showcase for vocalists from 8:30 to 11:30 with great food and full bar. There will also be an invitational late night jam for musicians getting off the gig. The line up for August is: 6th Gloria Scott Band, 13th TBA, 20th Gloria Scott Band, 27th Big Earl & the Cryin’ Shame. If you have not heard of Gloria Scott, she is one of our best singers in the valley that used to sing with Sly & The Family Stone, and produced by Barry White back in the day. Call (209) 576-1851 for more info and happy hour specials available. And on the B-side the Jams continue: Jax on H Street continues to host the Blue Monday Jam session every Monday night featuring the best in local bands hosting the jam playing Jazz, R & B, Funk, Rock, Reggae in an all-age venue. The lineup for August is: 1st Valley Rhythm Section with Tanya Sweet on vocals, 8th special guest the monster John Stowell on guitar with Johnny Valdez & Straight Ahead, 15th Gloria Scott Band, 22nd Big Earl & the Cryin’ Shame, and 29th Eric Benson & Ultra Lounge with special guest Derik Rolando on timbales and percussion. The Third Thursday Art Walk on the 18th is held down with the mighty Tim Allen on piano and keys doing some Elton and Billy Joel, and standards. Jax is located at 1016 H Street behind the Gallo Center. Music starts at 7:00, with dance music by 8:30 with food and full bar available in an all-age venue. Call (209) 522-4259 for questions.

Another Blues Jam is happening at The Copper Rhino with Rhythm Deluxe with vocalist Cheryl Miller. They host a jam third Thursdays to coincide with the downtown farmers market on 10th Street from7:00 to 9:30 and the third Thursday Art Walk, how’s that for cross promotion. Gil Sabatini manager of Skip’s Music is now slinging guitar & singing with the group. On August 13th an amazing Jazz maestro pianist Keiko Matsui comes to the State. Call the State (209) 527-4697 for the lowdown. Sips Bistro and Wine shop also features music in a casual setting Sunday afternoons from 6:00 to 9:00 with food and wine tasting. Come by for a sip or just a little nip, call Diana for more details at (209) 527-7477. The Boardroom located on the corner at J Street and 16th Street continues with an ambitious schedule of live music 5 nights a week. They are featuring Blues on Tuesday nights from 9:00 on with local acts on Tuesdays. Our own Johnny & Kelly holdin’ down Friday nights there. There is a dress code weekends so call (209) 409-8665 for details. On the concert in the park thing Oakdale August 5th has Dale Hines and friends, and August 12th the Fabulous Blue Notes. And the Sierra View Music Fest August 27th features Eddie Money, Montrose, Pat Travers, and others to benefit the Heidi Brunk Music Scholarship Fund, call681-7530 for the scoop. And if you love Jazz like I love Jazz there are two cats to listen at, Jim Denon and Johnny Valdez. They both teach and are nice people and the real deal. Jim is at phone (209) 576-1330, or email him at idjazzguitar@yahoo.com. Johnny can be reached at (209) 968-1245, and can be seen at Blue Monday Jam at Jax on H Street. I encourage all of you to send me your info and I will send it out on weekly email and in the Modesto View. Hit me at: mbenson@fire2wire.com, or give me a holler at (209) 918-7033. All the best, Eric Benson, peace out.

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I am sitting here thinking about what on Earth to write this month and I am pretty excited. It has been a while since someone told me that they were bored in town. That is good to hear. That is what our goal is with the ModestoView. We want you to be happy and have some fun! I recently received an email from Linda Balmer of Modesto and she explained that she liked to “know someone in the know in the Mo.” That was a nice thing for her to write. I’m glad to help. So, August is August in Modesto. You know what I mean. We have a concert festival downtown on August 6th that you have probably read a thing or two about. It involves about 20,000 crazy music fans, about 100 porta-potties and about 32,654 of Modesto’s finest police officers. And their guns. And their mace. Act appropriately. Be good humans. The lineup this year is as hot as ever and there is something for everyone to enjoy. Check it out. Support Chris Ricci and his team of beer vendors and

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bikini models. Good times! If you need a good laugh before XFest, cruise by The Fat Cat the night before the big throw-down. Local promoter and awesome community advocate, Issac Ames has put together a wild night of comedy featuring local comedians such as El Roberto and a whole posse of cow pokes and hustlers from outside of the area. I will be performing. I will be funny. My set will be short. Come see me. If you don’t, I don’t get paid and I will have to be homeless. That is not funny at all. That is sad. The show will be headlined by Dan R. Wilson of San Francisco and according to Ames, he is a very cool cat with some serious skill. “Dan R. Wilson is a San Francisco

Chris Ricci by FIESTA BOYZ

When you talk entertainment in the central valley, the average person begins by naming clubs, DJs, bands & artists. Allow us to make you think bigger. Who brings the biggest fest to the central valley California? If you’re anyone in the entertainment business in central valley, this name may sound familiar “Chris Ricci”. Chris is the General Manager of one of the original night clubs in Modesto Fat Cat Music House and Lounge. He is a member of the Entertainment Commission in Modesto and this man brings you X Fest every year, he is a partner in the MAMA awards, and VP of Big Time records and President of Chris Ricci presents and a parter in the Producing Group. This man has his hands in just about anything to do with music & entertainment. Fiesta Boyz had the opportunity to meet up with one busy man and here’s what he had to say. FiestaBoyz: Thank you very much for taking time off your busy schedule

Bay Area comedian with a knack for relating to and engaging audiences,” said Ames. “Dan has been a finalist in the Improv Comedy Competition, the Killer Laughs Comedy Competition, and is a regular performer in comedy clubs and college campuses from Los Angeles to Alaska.” Music fans can rejoice and celebrate throughout the month at The Copper Rhino. Their promoter, Jill Ferris is firing up an intense new local music series with a variety of acts from inside and outside of The Valley. Count on local favorites such as Peaceable Jones and Nidiet and a whole slew of others. Everything including pop, alternative, reggae and punk will be mixed in over the course of the series. There will be something new and special every week.

to allow us to Interview you. I understand this is one of your biggest months when you bring X-Fest to town. Tell the readers the story how X-Fest came about and how many years it has been running? Chris Ricci: This is our 12th year of X Fest. We started it in 2000 right after City Hall was rebuilt and Brenden Theater was finished. We thought the redevelopment was a green light for a new kind of entertainment downtown, so we rolled the dice. Aces!

FBZ: Who are the selected head liners for X Fest? CR: I think that really depends who you are. Many think that Panic! At the Disco is the headliner, others would pick Jeremih, and some might say Mr. Big, Dead Kennedys, Frankie J or DJ Vice.

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Ok…first of all this month I must touch on the biggest topic going around town thesedays. Metal bands at X-Fest!! For years metal bands were a no no when it came to X-Fest. Due to a certain incident at the State Theater that I’m not really allowed to speak of, metal bands have been exiled from Modesto’s biggest yearly music festival but those days have hopefully faded away. This year there is the Sin-Cal Industries “Rock” stage that is mostly populated my local Modesto Area Heavy Metal bands!! This is a major victory for all of us in the local metal scene and people that normally pass on X-Fest due to the bands that are booked are now finding themselves seeking tickets to this massive event. We applaud Chris Ricci for recognizing metal as a valuable part of the local music scene. Sin-Cal Industries Rock Stage At X-Fest 2011 Warpath Assassins 6:006:45 Nothing But Losers 7:007:45 Better Left Unsaid 8:008:45 Thirdworld Empire 9:009:45 Broken Trojan 10:0010:45 Through The Ashes 11:0011:45 Beneath The Embers 12:0012:45

In other news this month I must address an Issue…All Ages Venues for Metal bands. Well it has happened again. Shows at The Melody Ballroom at King Kabob are in danger of being shut down. The Clarion Inn refused to host Thrashocalypse in their venue room in August due to “The type of music and the type of people it will bring” unless you rent the parking lot, which includes massive fees and pay for several MPD officers and their vehicles. Listen, I am using this forum to speak to the public. Teenage Kids in Modesto that love Metal need a place to go and support their bands and friends that are in local bands. I get emails from kids every day begging for a place they can hang out that isn’t strictly 21+. Every time we get a venue it is shutdown within six months. If you know of a place that would allow kids that wanna buy your pizza or whatever you have to offer to hang out please let me know. Metal kids are not a bad element. For the most part they are a very respectful group of kids that are very passionate about what they love and that is metal. We applaud places like The Maddux Youth Center and the

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Time to Perform By Kaye Osborn

In June, my husband and I attended Center Stage Conservatory’s show The Complete Works of Williams Shakespeare (abridged and revised) at the newly renovated St. Claire Theater on 7th Street, Directed by Megan Lynch, Colton Dennis, Spencer James and Traci Sprague were very entertaining and enthusiastically interacted with the audience. I got to be Ophelia and scream! It was wonderful. Michael Ingram and his uncle Ray Crane worked hard to bring Modesto a new venue. St Claire offers a plethora of arts: Blues, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Poetry, Comedy, Reggae and theatrical performances plus food and spirits. Check it out! Megan Lynch and Traci Sprague have arranged with St. Clair to present their 2011-2012 theatrical season. In November they will present the late Lanford Wilson electrifying play Burn This, in February see the magic and seduction of Jose Rivera’s References to Salvador Dali Makes Me hot, in May Harold Pinter’s Betrayal. Traci and Megan intensive theatre training for youths ages 10-20 through their Center State Youth Summer Conservatory. They aim to inspire a life long involvement in the arts. They are

Lee Marvin Be Thine Name Through August 7 Prospect Theater 8:00 p.m. Sundays at 2:00 p.m. 549-9341 Tickets $15

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August 20, 27 at 7:30 p.m., August 21, 27-28 at 2:00 p.m.: Gallo Center for the Arts Tickets $25-$35

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August 5 &6 8:00 p.m. Center State Youth Summer Conservatory Griswold’s Outdoor Stage 1525 Ford Avenue, Modesto $8 General Admission, $5 students call 238-0924

in needs of donations and sponsors. It is always great to welcome and support a new theater group in our community. They are looking to meet new people to work with. If interested please call 238-0942. You still can catch Prospect Theater Project’s Lee Marvin Be Thine Name will be presented from July 15- August 7. A third World Premier by Prospect’s favorite playwright, Nick Zagone (Congresswomen, 2001; Our LA Man from Vegas, 2002) St. Augustine once said, “Many who are not pure know many truths.” Follow a priest struggling with a crisis of faith as he is pushed to the limits of his beliefs by a dying man who claims to be the 60’s movie icon Lee Marvin. Lee Marvin Be Thine Name is a strange journey in the search for truth… and underground Malibu.

ModestoView in the News Local information is more important all the time. ModestoView works hard to make sure that we find the positive, exciting and interesting things around town. News is equally important and there and Carlos Rodriguez has been out there working the streets to make sure that we all get the rest of the story for the last 10 years. Carlos trained and studied with George and Ellen Stallings (KCRA-3 and Central Valley Reports), and has developed a keen eye for news and top quality video production. His video has been used by the major news outlets for years including Fox40. Carlos will now be providing you with ModestoView News so you can get more local information to be an informed and up to date citizen. If you are currently following Central Valley TV on twitter, this is now ModestoViewNews. We are excited to have Carlos on the ModestoView team. Professional video production services are also available. Set ModestoView.com as your home page for the most recent news feed and info.

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August art By Jim Christiansen

August is a time for “En Plein Air” with Valley Sun Catchers at their annual show at Mistlin Gallery. This show features the outdoor painting group members through August 23.. For a bit more urbanized or figurative people centric, “Meet Your Neighbors,” a photo installation billed to show night and day, all over as Jessica Gomula transforms downtown window space with Modesto’s largest photo installation of 150 large format photos of Modesto residents, popping up August 3 to September 18. Nice to see something different show up in our public spaces. Chella Gonsalves is offering a class in Plein Air Painting, August 4,5,6 or August 9,10 and 11. Mistlin Gallery is also offering Chella’s “Critique your own work” sessions, a CCAA student drawing class and Memory and Art class in August. Call 209-529 3369 for details. Artel is offering several classes in August, including a couple in Vintage Altered art, a watercolor paint out with Claudette Garcia, and Glass Plate painting with Nicole Slater. Artel will also be hosting another Mini Painting show in September. Stop in the store at McHenry Village for more details.

Try one of the best values in art adult art classes. Oil Painting Class, via City of Modesto and CCAA. Create lasting works of art as you learn the skills and techniques of color and composition through oil painting. All skill levels welcome. Supplies needed prior to the start of class. Call 209.577.5344 for supply list. Supply costs average: $100- $150. Course held at the Senior Center at 211 Bodem Street, Modesto. August 4 –August 25. Thursday, 1 – 4 PM. Adults - 4 sessions/$30. Breakfast With Bukowski, an animated short film produced by The Runnels Brothers, will have its Modesto premiere August 13 at Prospect Theater Project, celebrating writer and poet Charles Bukowski, aka "The Poet Laureate of Skid Row". Mark and Greg Runnels have been making the film festival circuit with some success Last month their film short opened in LA, with a companion Modesto Art Raffle give away fundraiser to support their film efforts. Tickets for the local event are

$10. Also playing in August at Prospect, “Lee Marvin be thy Name” an original and world premiere run of a play by Nick Lagone. Last dates, August 4,5,6 and 7. Jim Christiansen paintings are up in the lobby. 520 Scenic Drive. 209) 549-9341 or house@prospecttheaterproject.org Art Walk this month is August 18, and will include the usual suspects of the current map list of venues. Don’t be alarmed that the map will change next month. This is the usual six month revision for accurate list of Art Walk stops. Over the summer the 10th Street Farmer’s Market has been open Third Thursdays, down on Tenth Street, and July Art walk featured Linda Knoll and Jordi Camps as featured Artists. Other off the map venues exist, so keep an eye out for art in the windows, on the walls. For the official map online, see www. modestoartwalk.com Coming up in September is the Modesto International Architectural Festival, the Mistlin Gallery Photographers show, the Modesto Art Museum Mini Print Show, Artel’s mini painting Show, and Remember 9-11 & Remem-

ber Poster Contest. The theme is "Proud to be an American" due Sept. 1st. Contact on that one is Carman King, email: sun19king@yahoo.com. Save the date September 24, for “Art in the Garden” a $20/ ticket fundraiser tour of seven home gardens, with additional art at The Queen Bean and Mistlin Gallery. Proceeds will go toward the Gallery’s continued operation. Check out Facebook on the Artists of Modesto page. Tickets for “Art in the Garden” will be available at the gallery, 1015 J Street, Modesto. Call the gallery at 209529-3369 for more information, membership renewal, new membership, or enter the August Member’s Show that follows “En Plein Air. If you have an event in visual arts Modesto View should add to the column, contact me at mercenary_graphics@yahoo.com

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Dy-no-mite at 66 By Efren Martinez

I’ve often said, a body in motion stays in motion. That’s a huge understatement for Barbara Elia. The woman is a Dynamo! I was first impressed with Barbara about a year ago when I saw her trail running in Modesto after racing a 5K race! In fact, at our last race together, she raced The Park Fete 10K in the morning fallowed by a jog afterwards only to keep herself loose for The Davis Half Marathon she had planned to race later that night. She placed 2nd in both races in her age division. Barbara is no stranger to running, in fact she has been running for 33 years and has been a proud member of The Shadow Chase Running Club since 1996. So perhaps you’re thinking, OK two runs in one day, placing 2nd Cool! But not far out of the norm for a true runner. But what makes Barbara a Dynamo in my book is that when most folks her age think of running, it’s generally about running to the nearest drug store for their medications in their car. Modesto View Readers, Barbara will be 67 years old this year, Like I said, Dynamo! Perhaps, you might have seen Barbara running Barbara Elia and Efren Martinez. around Modesto because she runs daily and prefers to run outside all year long Marathon as a Super in the 2010 Surno matter what season. Barbara runs gical Artistry Modesto Marathon with about 80 miles a week with a minimum a time of 4 hours 45 minutes. I asked of 10 miles a day to get herself ready Barbara, what advice would you give for her weekend runs/races ranging our young readers out there on fitness 16-20 miles with a grand total of about and how to adopt a healthy lifestyle? 400 miles per month, every month, 12 “Make time! Don’t try to do so much months a year. Dynamo! Or, as Jay-Jay too soon; give yourself 3 months to esfrom the 1970’s Good Times TV Show tablish an exercise routine, your body would say, “Dy-No-Mite!” So, perhaps will let you know what’s good for you you’re thinking about mobility and as far as exercising as well as eating a how can she be 66 years old and run- healthy diet” In conclusion, I asked Barbara to ning for 33 years. She must wake up as share a few words in fitness with our stiff as a board and tired. Modesto View readers; a body in masters 50 plus age division. “Being motion stays in motion. Barbara started Active is Normal! Just do it whatever it running in her 30’s and has kept with is and get moving! I recommend walkit. It’s helped her keep her mobility and ing as a good start to keep your bones a healthy weight. Barbara pretty much dense and strong. Also weight-bearing eats whatever she wants and her pre- activity prevents problems down the ferred types of food are carbohydrates line and will help prevent osteoporosis. such as pasta, breads, and pizza. Her all Being active is normal; Get Yourself time favorite dish at any meal is desert. Moving!” As a runner, Barbara is able to enjoy so much good food without gaining any Quake Note: The Shadow Chase Club Running weight and she’s healthier than the avClub now has a walking group all levels erage women in her age group. Heck, welcomed and I invite you all to come in her age decade! I asked Barbara out to the August 13, 2011 - V.I.P.S. what she enjoys most about running? Keep Moving Forward 10k Run & 5k Her answer, “The Endorphin Release! Run/Walk, in Riverbank. Last year I When I’m done, I have more energy to place 1st in my age division and 2nd teach my class and work out afterwards over all. This year I will take no prisat the MJC gym.” oners to claim 1st over all. Come out Barbara is a long distance racer/runand show me how it’s done and try to ner, in fact she tells me that it takes her de-throne me at the winner’s circle. For a least 5 miles just to warm up. This more information on this run as well as would explain why she loved running the shadow chase walking group please The Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run in 2005 at the age of 60. Fin- contact the nice folks at the shadow ishing in 29 hours 36 minutes and how chase running club at there website she recently qualified for The Boston www.shadowchase.org/

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August playlist By Jill Ferris

Jill is a local music and event promoter and does a great job keeping the local bands front and center, matching them up with national touring acts and networking them in to local clubs. Jill has worked with B92.9 and the MAMA Awards to make sure local bands get star treatment. This month, she highlights music that you need to hear. We The Same Leading the Heart Attack Only a year old and these guys are rocking the scene! I really think that Modesto has needed a band like this for quite a while. They got that "IT" factor that every great pop/ rock band should have. Girls can't help but sway their hips and guys rock out. Definitely a must see band!! http://www.reverbnation.com/wethesame OPPORTUNITY ALERT: Aug 26th at Copper Rhino.

Nideit Stay Home Nideit is a long time favorite of mine. If you are into melodic punk at all this is definitely the band for you. I also hear they have some new material so my suggestion would be to find a live show. They never disappoint. http:// www.myspace.com/nideit.

Irie Tide Reef I got such a soft spot for reggae and wow to have these guys apart of the Modesto scene, right here in our backyard! This is one of those songs you can't help but smile while you are listening. http://www.facebook.com/ irietide?sk=app178091127385 OPPORTUNITY ALERT: Sept 9 at Copper Rhino.

Hi my name is Jill Ferris. I guess I am a promoter but lets just say I organize shows so you can hear great local music like songs listed below. There is so much local music talent and I get asked frequently about what songs are the best to listen to. So I have compiled some of my favorites. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no hidden tracks or only live songs or unreleased, so you can easily find them and hear for yourself. Buy local music and support our local bands.

Roy Dean Sweet Something Great Folk artist! Roy is not only a great listen but very entertaining to watch. On top of all that he is a very talented tattoo artist who owns his own shop right here in Modesto called Bound For Glory.http://www.reverbnation.com/roydean OPPORTUNITY ALERT: Oct 7th at Copper Rhino City Psychology Past Due Indie/ pop band with a very energetic live show! One of my favorite bands to watch do their thing. Never disappointed! http://www.myspace.com/citypsychology OPPORTUNITY ALERT: Sept 9 at The Copper Rhino. French Cassettes Mouth Drum This was such a hard song to choose, they have so many good ones! This one is off their new album called Summer Darling. I finally settled on this song because it reminds me of one of those perfect summer jams. If you have not seen this band you are seriously missing out, these guys know how to put on a show! I am mesmerized every time! http://www.myspace.com/frenchcassettes.

American Made Outlaw Drunk Bastards This is the punk band you need to know about! I love them, very entertaining and great guys! http://www. myspace.com/americanmadeoutlaw Tragic Culture Creatures Wow talk about a power house rock band! If you have not seen them you are missing out! They got the look, the sound and the energy. I really do not know what else to say other than check them out! http://www.myspace.com/ tragicculturemusic. I really hope you enjoy what you hear. Modesto is so full of talent I am so happy to be apart of it. The show series that I am booking called The Weekly Issue (every Friday night at the Copper Rhino on 10th st) will proudly give the stage to everyone of these bands in the weeks to come so like us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/theweeklyissue for more information and if you bring a copy of this issue to the door any Friday in the month of August you will get in 1/2 off! Don't be a stranger, hope to see you soon!

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Lights, Camera, Fashion!! By Shasta Boss

As August rolls around and all the young people start getting excited and ready to start school again, us parents need to celebrate too. With summer ending and school beginning consider having an end of summer gathering, fun date night, or girl's night out with your closest friends. Dress up and go enjoy the warm and beautiful weather while the hot August nights surround us.

DeAndra Brown is presenting Queen Ann and Princess Ann, by Spellbound Fashions. Dressing up should not be limited to fancy parties or special events. Life should be celebrated everyday; and what better way to celebrate then dressing up and making yourself feel like a million bucks? It is obvious that our emotions and feelings radiate to our outer selves, but sometimes we need an extra boost on the outside to maximize our confidence on the inside. Jewelry is one thing that makes me feel special the instant I put it on and I add it into my daily ensemble to get that extra special addition for an overall complete look. I was fortunate enough to meet local Jewelry Designer, Kim Klingborg, on a jewelry shoot for her business Spellbound Fashions. Before the shoot I was able to speak to Kim regarding some details of her jewelry business. Kim has been interested in how jewelry was made since she was a little girl. She majored in Fashion Design in college and has always loved being able to find vintage jewelry pieces, experimenting with their settings, and interchanging precious stones to create a one of a kind piece of jewelry. By adding layers of crystals, pearls, and/or chains to some of her pieces, she is able to transform an original piece into a masterpiece. These elegant, semi formal, and casual pieces can be easily added to an everyday outfit for a perfect special addition. Although, you can find some Spellbound Fashions jewelry pieces at some local vintage art festivals and boutiques in the Stanislaus and Merced counties, she recommends having an in home jewelry party. Kim will travel all over

Macie Gilstrap is wearing Impress, with maroon colored glass faceted beads and a pendant on a gold chain. Northern California for in home jewelry parties and she prefers the in home parties because she is able to connect more with her clients and personalize the pieces specifically for them. She loves being challenged and is able to create custom made pieces, add or change pieces depending on her client's needs and tastes. With in home jewelry parties clients are able to see and hold the high end quality jewelry pieces and make their purchases rightthere. However, some of us like to shop with the extreme convenience of online shopping. Spellbound Fashions is now offering purchases right through Facebook. If you are a facebook user go check out their fan page Spellbound Fashions and if you click the “like” button you will receive 10% off your order online on facebook. Yes, facebook is now offering a “shop now” link on the right side of business fan pages so you can shop directly from their facebook page. Don'thave a facebook account? That's fine, because purchases can also be made through their website www. spellboundfashions.com (it will bring you to the facebook page, but you don't need a facebook account to order this way). I am ready to start my next girl's night out with a Spellbound Fashions Jewelry Party and what I don't end up getting that day I will make sure my husband knows exactly what I'm wishing for from Spellbound Fashions. Photography by NCIStudios.com, Makeup done by Shasta Boss, Styling by Kim Klingborg, Spellbound Fashions.

Community Monday, Monday, August 01, 2011 August 1, 2011 Blue Monday Jam Jax on H Compose and Create Modesto Sound Film-The Tree of Life State Theatre Free Pool Nino's Place Karaoke Midway Lounge Monday Night Karaoke The Boardroom En Plein Air Mistlin Gallery Modesto 7th St Flea Market 7th St Auction Yard Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Modesto Nuts vs Stockton John Thurman Field The Tree of Life State Theatre 1307 J St Open Mic Clarion 1612 Sisk Road

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 02, 2011 Tuesday, August Compose and Create Modesto Sound Downtown Restaurant Week Downtown Restaurants Ernie & Dave Jam Barkin Dog Film-The Trip State Theatre Karaoke Midway Lounge Poker League Nino's Place T's Night Out T's on 9th Tim Quinn Live Speakeasy Tues Pint & Trivia P Wexford's Pub Tuesday Bluesday The Boardroom

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En Plein Air Mistlin Gallery Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse My First Drawing Class Mistlin Gallery 28th Annual National Night Out Chavez, Marshall Parks & Neighborhoods National Night Out 2011 Neighborhoods Throughout Modesto Bowling Leagues for 2011 Yosemeti Lanes Beer Pong Tourney The Other Place Modesto Nuts vs Stockton John Thurman Field Open Mic Tuesdays w Jay Smith Jax on H Salsa Lessons Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Stanislaus Civil War Association Meeting St. Pauls Episcopal Church Sushi Industry Night Miki Japanese Restaurant

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Miki Japanese Restaurant 80s Night The Boardroom Compose and Create Modesto Sound Film-The Trip State Theatre Karaoke Midway Lounge Neil Beuttner Live P Wexford's Pub Wine Tasting Bacchus Wine Tasting Sips Bistro Wine Tasting Tresetti's Café En Plein Air Mistlin Gallery Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse

Mommy and me Art Mistlin Gallery My 2nd Art Class Mistlin Gallery Creole jazz kings Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Karaoke Nino's Place Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto DJ Heather Debut gig! Jax on H

Thursday, August 4, 2011 04, 2011 Thursday, August 80s DJ Speakeasy College House Party Copper Rhino Compose and Create Modesto Sound Johnny&Kelly P Wexford's Pub Karaoke Midway Lounge Live Music in the Plaza Fuzio Bistro Neil & Matt The Boardroom Salsa Night Bacchus Thursday at the Alley The Alley Bar Thursday Blues Copper Rhino Thursday Jam T's on 9th Modesto Certified Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 16th St Throwback Thursdays Shooters Pub- Clarion En Plein Air Mistlin Gallery Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Beginning Drawing and Painting Mistlin Gallery Modesto 10th Street Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 10th St

Oakdale Certified Farmers' Market Downtown Oakdale 3rd Ave Live Music Nino's Place Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Mommy/Daddy & Me Art Mistlin Gallery Peacable Jones-Spooky Moon Copper Rhino Poker Tourney The Other Place Lee Marvin Be Thy Name Prospect Theatre Project Throwback Thursday's Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Karaoke Time Skewers Kabob House Alley Bar Party Alley Bar at the Palladium

Friday, Friday, August 05, 2011 August 5, 2011 Compose and Create Modesto Sound DJ Tav Bacchus Film- Buck State Theatre House DJ party Copper Rhino Karaoke Midway Lounge Live Local Music The Boardroom Live Local Music Tresetti's Café Live Music P Wexford's Pub Live Music T's on 9th Neil & Matt Speakeasy Turlock Certified Farmers' Market Main St & Broadway, Turlock, CA En Plein Air Mistlin Gallery Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse

Plein Art Painting Mistlin Gallery Catfish Boys Nino's Place Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights A & W Drive In Comedy Night Fat Cat 930 11th St Greg Scudder Live The Other Place Karaoke Yosemite Lanes Cursed-Forever Obscured Spinnakers Lee Marvin Be Thy Name Prospect Theatre Project Live Local Music The Boardroom Live Music Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Jacked up Fridays Skewers Kabob House Open House Party - Nate Reim Jax on H Camp Jack Hazard Family www.cjh2011.com

Saturday, Saturday, AugustAugust 6, 2011 06, 2011 DJ Kevin Bacchus Film- Buck State Theatre Karaoke Midway Lounge Live Local Bands Speakeasy Live Local Music The Boardroom Live Local Music Tresetti's Café Live Music P Wexford's Pub Live Music T's on 9th Saturday Jazz Live Vito's Ristorante X Fest Downtown Modesto Modesto Certified Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 16th St

Modesto Certified Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 16th St En Plein Air Mistlin Gallery Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Plein Art Painting Mistlin Gallery Rockbilly Stage - X Fest! Downtown Modesto X Fest 2011 Downtown Modesto EXP Band Nino's Place Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights A & W Drive In Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Old Friends Reunion Minnie's Restaurant X Fest Fat Cat 930 11th St Modesto Bellydancing Happy Hour Skewers Kabob House Oakdale Concerts In the Park Dorada Park Oakdale Karaoke Yosemite Lanes Lee Marvin Be Thy Name Prospect Theatre Project Live Local Music The Boardroom Noches de Aventura! Azucar Restaurant and Lounge Camp Jack Hazard Family www.cjh2011.com Moonshine X Fest After Party Copper Rhino

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August Sunday, August7,07,2011 2011 Film- Buck State Theatre Open Mic W/ Solo Bass Jake Queen Bean Red Hot Musical Summer End Johnny's House Sunday Champagne & Jazz Sips Bistro Modesto Vintage Faire Farmer's Market Vintage Faire Village

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monday, August 8, 201108, 2011 Monday, August Blue Monday Jam Jax on H Film- Buck State Theatre Free Pool Nino's Place Karaoke Midway Lounge Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Monday Night Karaoke The Boardroom En Plein Air Mistlin Gallery Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Modesto Nuts vs High Desert Mavericks John Thurman Field Open Mic Clarion 1612 Sisk Road

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August 9, 2011 09, 2011 Tuesday, August Downtown Restaurant Week Downtown Restaurants Film- Buck State Theatre Karaoke Midway Lounge Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Poker League Nino's Place T's Night Out T's on 9th Tim Quinn Live Speakeasy Tues Pint & Trivia P Wexford's Pub Tuesday Bluesday The Boardroom En Plein Air Mistlin Gallery Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse

Plein Air Painting Mistlin Gallery Bowling Leagues for 2011 Yosemeti Lanes 2nd Tuesday-Open Mic Poetry Barkin Dog Beer Pong Tourney The Other Place Modesto Nuts vs High Desert Mavericks John Thurman Field Open Mic Tuesdays w Jay Smith Jax on H Salsa Lessons Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Sushi Industry Night Miki Japanese Restaurant

Wednesday,

Wednesday, AugustAugust 10, 2011 10, 2011 80s Night The Boardroom Film- Buck State Theatre Karaoke Midway Lounge Neil Beuttner Live P Wexford's Pub Wine Tasting Bacchus Wine Tasting Sips Bistro Wine Tasting Tresetti's Café Raylene's Singer Songwriter Showcase Barkin Dog En Plein Air Mistlin Gallery Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Plein Air Painting Mistlin Gallery Creole jazz kings Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Karaoke Nino's Place Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto

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Thursday, August August 11, 2011 11, 2011 80s DJ Speakeasy College House Party Copper Rhino Downtown Restaurant Week Downtown Restaurants Film- Buck State Theatre Johnny&Kelly P Wexford's Pub Karaoke Midway Lounge Live Music in the Plaza Fuzio Bistro Neil & Matt The Boardroom Salsa Night Bacchus Thursday at the Alley The Alley Bar

Thursday Blues Copper Rhino Thursday Jam T's on 9th Modesto Certified Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 16th St En Plein Air Mistlin Gallery Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Plein Air Painting Mistlin Gallery Intermediate Drawing and Painting Class Mistlin Gallery Modesto 10th Street Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 10th St Oakdale Certified Farmers' Market Downtown Oakdale 3rd Ave Poker Tourney The Other Place Throwback Thursday's Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Karaoke Time Skewers Kabob House

Friday, Friday, August 12, 2011 August 12, 2011 Beer Pong Tourney Fat Cat Music House Comedy Night Fat Cat Music House DJ Tav Bacchus Downtown Restaurant Week Downtown Restaurants Film-The Beginners State Theatre House DJ party Copper Rhino Karaoke Midway Lounge Live Local Music The Boardroom Live Local Music Tresetti's Café Live Music P Wexford's Pub Live Music T's on 9th Neil & Matt Speakeasy Z Strain Live O'Malley's Bar Turlock Certified Farmers' Market Main St & Broadway, Turlock, CA 50th Annual Modesto Open Tennis Tournament Brenda Athletic Club En Plein Air Mistlin Gallery Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Autumn Garden Nino's Place Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights A & W Drive In Nick Rockwell, Chad Dillion, & TBD Jax on H Greg Scudder Live The Other Place Karaoke Yosemite Lanes

Bully the Kid, Dandelion Massecre + Copper Rhino Live Music Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Jacked up Fridays Skewers Kabob House Open House Party - Glen, Dade, & SJ Jax on H

Josh Rosenblum Live Serrano Social Club Karaoke Yosemite Lanes Live Irish Music P. Wexford Pub Keiko Matsui State Theatre

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sunday, Sunday, August 14, 2011 August 14, 2011

Disturbing the Peace Fat Cat Music House DJ Kevin Bacchus Downtown Restaurant Week Downtown Restaurants John Rosenblum Band Seranno's Social Club Karaoke Midway Lounge Live Local Bands Speakeasy Live Local Music The Boardroom Live Local Music Tresetti's Café Live Music P Wexford's Pub Live Music T's on 9th Mountain Aire Freedom Fest Calaveras County FairGrounds Noches de Aventura! Azukar Saturday Jazz Live Vito's Ristorante Talk of the Town Presents Fat Cat Music House Modesto Certified Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 16th St Shadow Chase - VIPS Keep Movign Galaxy Theatre - Riverbank Moving Walk Run Galaxy 12 Theatres Modesto Certified Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 16th St 50th Annual Modesto Open Tennis Tournament Brenda Athletic Club En Plein Air Mistlin Gallery Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Scenic Lunch Train Sierra Railroad Oakdale Liquid Blue Live Spring Creek G&CC DJ Heather, Scott Ducey, & Kayleigh Nicole Jax on H Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights A & W Drive In Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Rock Lobster Nino's Place Bellydancing Happy Hour Skewers Kabob House Oakdale Concerts In the Park Dorada Park Oakdale Breakfast With Bukowski Film Premier Prospect Theatre Project

Downtown Restaurant Week Downtown Restaurants Film-The Beginners State Theatre Open Mic W/ Solo Bass Jake Queen Bean Sunday Champagne & Jazz Sips Bistro Modesto Vintage Faire Farmer's Market Vintage Faire Village 50th Annual Modesto Open Tennis Tournament Brenda Athletic Club Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Karaoke Nino's Place Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Karaoke Yosemite Lanes

Monday, August 15, 2011 Monday, August 15, 2011 Blue Monday Jam Jax on H Downtown Restaurant Week Downtown Restaurants Film-The Beginners State Theatre Free Pool Nino's Place Karaoke Midway Lounge Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Monday Night Karaoke The Boardroom Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Open Mic Clarion 1612 Sisk Road

tuesday,

Tuesday, August August 16, 201116, 2011 Downtown Restaurant Week Downtown Restaurants Downtown Restaurant Week Downtown Restaurants Ernie & Dave Jam Barkin Dog Film-The Beginners State Theatre Karaoke Midway Lounge Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Poker League Nino's Place

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T's Night Out T's on 9th Tim Quinn Live Speakeasy Tues Pint & Trivia P Wexford's Pub Tuesday Bluesday The Boardroom Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Beer Pong Tourney The Other Place Open Mic Tuesdays w Jay Smith Jax on H Salsa Lessons Clarion 1612 Sisk Road

wednesday, Wednesday, AugustAugust 17, 2011 17, 2011 80s Night The Boardroom Downtown Restaurant Week Downtown Restaurants Film-The Beginners State Theatre Karaoke Midway Lounge Neil Beuttner Live P Wexford's Pub Wine Tasting Bacchus Wine Tasting Sips Bistro Wine Tasting Tresetti's Café Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Creole jazz kings Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Karaoke Nino's Place Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto

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Thursday, August August 18, 201118, 2011 3rd Thursday Art Walk Downtown Modesto 80s DJ Speakeasy Becky's Birthday Modesto College House Party Copper Rhino

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Film-The Beginners State Theatre Johnny&Kelly P Wexford's Pub Karaoke Midway Lounge Live Music in the Plaza Fuzio Bistro Neil & Matt The Boardroom Salsa Night Bacchus Thursday at the Alley The Alley Bar Thursday Blues Copper Rhino Thursday Jam T's on 9th Modesto Certified Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 16th St Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Intermediate Drawing and Painting Class Mistlin Gallery Modesto 10th Street Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 10th St Oakdale Certified Farmers' Market Downtown Oakdale 3rd Ave MJC Vocational Nurse Pinning Ceremony MJC Auditorium Third Thursday Art Walk Downtown Modesto Modesto Nuts vs Visalia John Thurman Field Poker Tourney The Other Place Throwback Thursday's Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Karaoke Time Skewers Kabob House

friday, Friday, August 19, 2011 August 19, 2011 DJ Tav Bacchus House DJ party Copper Rhino Karaoke Midway Lounge Live Local Music The Boardroom Live Local Music Tresetti's Café Live Music P Wexford's Pub

Live Music T's on 9th Modesto Blues After Party Barkin Dog Neil & Matt Speakeasy R&R Promotions Present Fat Cat Music House Turlock Certified Farmers' Market Main St & Broadway, Turlock, CA Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights A & W Drive In Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Tequila Mockingbird Nino's Place Tyler Jones' Birthday w/Recess & Chad Dillion Jax on H Greg Scudder Live The Other Place Modesto Nuts vs Visalia John Thurman Field Karaoke Yosemite Lanes Live Music Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Simple Creations/Clear Conscience Copper Rhino Jacked up Fridays Skewers Kabob House Open House Party - Scotty Deucy + Jax On H

Modesto Elks Soccer Shoot Muncy Elementary School Noches de Aventura! Azukar Saturday Jazz Live Vito's Ristorante Star Wars Return of the Jedi State Theatre Sweat Party Fat Cat Music House Modesto Certified Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 16th St Modesto Certified Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 16th St Go MODO Go Dog Park "Fun" Raiser Elk Dog Park 601 W Morris Modesto Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse 2011 Central Valley Classic – Bodybuilding Championship Modesto Center Plaza 11th East Rotary Annual Wine Soiree McHenry Mansion CWB West Side Story Fundraiser Central Valley VW Emerson Biggins Nino's Place Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights A & W Drive In Library Author's Garden Gala Home of Steve& Ann Endsley Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Tony Vibes Jax on H Bellydancing Happy Hour Skewers Kabob House Oakdale Concerts In the Park Dorada Park Oakdale Josh Rosenblum Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Modesto Nuts vs Visalia John Thurman Field Karaoke Yosemite Lanes Revalation/Mnnemonik Melody Ballroom

saturday, August 20, 201120, 2011 Saturday, August

sunday, Sunday, August 21, 2011 August 21, 2011

DAM Live Fat Cat Music House DJ Kevin Bacchus Karaoke Midway Lounge King & I Gallo Center Live Local Bands Speakeasy Live Local Music The Boardroom Live Local Music Tresetti's Café Live Music P Wexford's Pub Live Music T's on 9th

King & I Gallo Center Open Mic W/ Solo Bass Jake Queen Bean Saatinder Sartaj Gallo Center Sunday Champagne & Jazz Sips Bistro Modesto Vintage Faire Farmer's Market Vintage Faire Village Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Karaoke Nino's Place Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Modesto Nuts vs Visalia John Thurman Field

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monday, August 22, 201122, 2011 Monday, August Blue Monday Jam Jax on H Free Pool Nino's Place Karaoke Midway Lounge Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Monday Night Karaoke The Boardroom Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Modesto Nuts vs Visalia John Thurman Field Open Mic Clarion 1612 Sisk Road

tuesday, August 23, 2011 Tuesday, August 23, 2011 Downtown Restaurant Week Downtown Restaurants Ernie & Dave Jam Barkin Dog Karaoke Midway Lounge Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Poker League Nino's Place T's Night Out T's on 9th Tim Quinn Live Speakeasy Tues Pint & Trivia P Wexford's Pub Tuesday Bluesday The Boardroom Rail & Raft Trip Sierra Railroad Oakdale Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Scenic Lunch Train Sierra Railroad Oakdale Beer Pong Tourney The Other Place Modesto Nuts vs Visalia John Thurman Field Open Mic Tuesdays w Jay Smith Jax on H Salsa Lessons Clarion 1612 Sisk Road

Wednesday, Wednesday, August August 24, 201124, 2011 80s Night The Boardroom Karaoke Midway Lounge Neil Beuttner Live P Wexford's Pub

Wine Tasting Wine Tasting Bacchus Wine Tasting Tresetti's Café Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Art Critique Session Mistlin Gallery Creole jazz kings Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Karaoke Midway Lounge Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Nino's Place Modesto Nuts vs Visalia Downtown Modestdo John Thurman Field thursday, Thursday, August August 25, 201125, 2011 80s DJ Speakeasy College House Party Copper Rhino Johnny&Kelly P Wexford's Pub Karaoke Midway Lounge Live Music in the Plaza Fuzio Bistro Neil & Matt The Boardroom Salsa Night Bacchus Thursday at the Alley The Alley Bar Thursday Blues Copper Rhino Thursday Jam T's on 9th Modesto Certified Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 16th St Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse State Of Education Luncheon Modesto Center Plaza Intermediate Drawing and Painting Class Mistlin Gallery Modesto 10th Street Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 10th St Oakdale Certified Farmers' Market Downtown Oakdale 3rd Ave MJC Pirate Football holds Kick-off Pasta Dinner MJC 435 College Avenue Poker Tourney The Other Place Throwback Thursday's Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Karaoke Time Skewers Kabob House

friday, August 26, 2011 Friday, August 26, 2011 Better Left Unsaid Homecoming Fat Cat Music House

DJ Tav Bacchus House DJ party Copper Rhino Karaoke Midway Lounge Krazie Bone Fat Cat Music House Live Local Music The Boardroom Live Local Music Tresetti's Café Live Music P Wexford's Pub Live Music T's on 9th Modesto Blues Shad & Groovenators Barkin Dog Neil & Matt Speakeasy Valley's Got Talent Gallo Center Turlock Certified Farmers' Market Main St & Broadway, Turlock, CA Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Alan Jackson/Shooter Jennings Ironstone Winery, Murphys Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights A & W Drive In Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Temphard Steel Nino's Place Exhibition - Turlock Farmers Market Broadway and W Main - Turlock, CA Greg Scudder Live The Other Place Ian Axel/ Bess Rogers/Reggie Ginn Copper Rhino Karaoke Yosemite Lanes Live Music Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Strong Ent Presents Metal Spinnakers Jacked up Fridays Skewers Kabob House Open House Party- Pete, Jessie, VanDizzle Jax on H

saturday, August 27, 201127, 2011 Saturday, August DJ Kevin Bacchus Karaoke Midway Lounge King & I Gallo Center Live Local Bands Speakeasy Live Local Music The Boardroom Live Local Music Tresetti's Café Live Music P Wexford's Pub

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AugustAugust 28, 2011 28, 2011 Sunday,

King & I Gallo Center Open Mic W/ Solo Bass Jake Queen Bean Sunday Champagne & Jazz Sips Bistro Modesto Vintage Faire Farmer's Market Vintage Faire Village Modesto Vintage Faire Farmer's Market Vintage Faire Village Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Global Music- Slim Man Johnny's House Karaoke Nino's Place Karaoke Nino's Place Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Karaoke Downtown Modesto

monday, Monday, August 29, 2011 August 29, 2011 Abigail Williams Fat Cat Music House Blue Monday Jam Jax on H

Free Pool Nino's Place Free Pool Nino's Place Karaoke Midway Lounge Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Monday Night Karaoke The Boardroom Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Open Mic Clarion 1612 Sisk Road

tuesday, August 30, 201130, 2011 Tuesday, August Downtown Restaurant Week Downtown Restaurants Ernie & Dave Jam Barkin Dog Karaoke Midway Lounge Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto Poker League Nino's Place

Tim Quinn Live Speakeasy Tues Pint & Trivia P Wexford's Pub Tuesday Bluesday The Boardroom Rail & Raft Trip Sierra Railroad Oakdale Rail & Raft Trip Sierra Railroad Oakdale Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Scenic Lunch Train Sierra Railroad Oakdale Scenic Lunch Train Sierra Railroad Oakdale Annual Taste of Oakdale FES Hall, 190 N. Lee Ave., Oakdale Annual Taste of Oakdale FES Hall, 190 N. Lee Ave., Oakdale Beer Pong Tourney The Other Place Beer Pong Tourney The Other Place Open Mic Tuesdays w Jay Smith Jax on H Open Mic Tuesdays w Jay Smith Jax on H Salsa Lessons Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Salsa Lessons Clarion 1612 Sisk Road

Wednesday, Wednesday, AugustAugust 31, 2011 31, 2011 80s Night The Boardroom Karaoke Midway Lounge Neil Beuttner Live P Wexford's Pub Wine Tasting Bacchus Wine Tasting Sips Bistro Wine Tasting Tresetti's Café Out of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse Muse Creole jazz kings Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Karaoke Nino's Place Meet your Neigbor Photo Expo Downtown Modesto

Throwback Thursday's Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Karaoke Time Skewers Kabob House

Friday, September 2, 2011 Friday, September 02, 2011 Turlock Certified Farmers' Market Main St & Broadway, Turlock, CA Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights A & W Drive In Greg Scudder Live The Other Place Modesto Nuts vs Visalia John Thurman Field Karaoke Yosemite Lanes Live Music Clarion 1612 Sisk Road Jacked up Fridays Skewers Kabob House

thursday, Thursday, September September 1, 201101, 2011 Modesto Certified Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 16th St Intermediate Drawing and Painting Class Mistlin Gallery Modesto 10th Street Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 10th St CHS Edible Extravaganza Fundaiser Modesto Center Plaza Poker Tourney The Other Place

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Needless to say we have plenty. You can see a full list of the bands at xfestmodesto.com (and on Page 17) FBZ: Now let’s talk more about you. Currently you are VP of Big Time Records, tell us about your position on the label? CR: I mainly work with the label on the strategic and creative sides. We have several acts currently signed including Seven Day Sonnet from Chicago, Princess Die, and Dazeafter. Seven Day Sonnet is being actively promoted on Active rock with a current chart position of #42 and touring with Sick Puppies, Seven dust and Pop Evil. FBZ: Has being a major part of Modesto History driven you to continue your work? Who are your inspirations? CR: I think that the thing that drives me the most is a fear of failure. I really hate to lose. Ask my wife when we play Gin Rummy. I will continue working until things work. If I work hard and fail I know I gave it all I had and then I can relax easier. Probably my biggest inspiration in the music business is Ken Phebus. He was my boss when I worked my first real music

business job at the Coach House down in San Juan Capistrano. I remember waiting the whole day just to try to get a few minutes with him to talk about booking bands. It seemed like he had booked everyone, Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews, Johnny Cash, Tina Turner, nearly every icon I could think of had played for Ken one time or another. I really wanted to do that. Today I work with Ken on my other company The Producing Group, LLC. We are currently producing some festival events at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. You can check it out at http://www.shorelinejamqm.com. FBZ: Do you see our city growing or going backward in 2011 when it comes to entertainment & music? CR: I think it is hard to give it a direction. The good news is that the Modesto music scene is truly established. You have different genres and support systems for the bands that have formed over the past 15 years. You have promoters that have specialized like Mike Vanek and his hard rock shows at Spinnakers and Greg Edward’s Off the Air Shows at Deva. The Gallo Center is really embracing

the community with events like Valley’s Got Talent. The Mama Awards have never been stronger. We also can’t forget that Chris Murphy brought ModestoView back. The challenge that faces the music community is no different than the challenge facing the public schools and local government. Our community needs to put people back to work and focus on educating the people that live here. When that happens there will be the opportunity for more people to explore their passions like music. If you are a musician that is trying to live your dream, it’s easier to do when you can afford guitar strings and gas. FBZ: Do you have any advice for the readers and up and coming acts in the music business? CR: If your dream is to be in the music business then get in the music business. Pick a job you like and start doing it. Manage a band, book bands at a coffee house or bar, write about bands, make music videos, or if you play an instrument, take a run at starting a group. Once you have taken that first step keep at it. It takes years to develop the skills that it takes to really get into the

business. If you take the first 3 years of my career my total income was less than $10K a year and I worked 60-80 hours a week. I wanted experience. Once I had it I was able to spin it into jobs that generated a more reasonable income. If you have a job or go to school, do it in your spare time until you can make the jump. If you really want to be in the business, the key is to invest time, effort, and passion. When you start seeing achievement, it begins to get easier to take the next step. No band or music executive gains success in 18 months, it’s a many year investment. However, once you get there you’ll never have to sit in a cubicle again.

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Work Shop in Ceres for embracing our metal kids in Modesto. If you can help us at all please drop a line on my facebook www.facebook.com/mike.vanek or on our 209Productions fan page. That’s it for me this month. Keep one Foot In The Gutter.and One Fist in the GOLD!!!

ModestoCana is served daily in Modesto USA. Our own brand of small town community blended with the vibrant arts and culture make us special. Here is just a teaser of things that happened last month. See our monster Modesto USA gallery at ModestoView.com. If you want your picture here, send it to us at info@modestoview.com We love our readers and want to showcase you when you are out and about.

Members of the armed forces at 4th of July parade. YES Company's Hairspray float was fun and exciting.

The Sheriff is in town â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Adam Christiansen all decked in vintage duds.

Efren and Matt ready to run!

Ernie Bucio & the Gottschalks house band play the MoBand Night in the Bowl Fundraiser.

Thom Cardoza, Kristen Olsen, Lorraine Cardoza, Rod Olsen and Susie Fagundes party at the MoBand Night at the Bowl.

The International Festival took 2nd place at the parade.

Jan Leer, Ernie Bucio & Jennifer Elson ready to play in MoBand Season finale. Blake Steward, Mike Callizo and French exchange student David Chaudet at MoBand

Al and Loretta Menshew are celebrated as 4th of July Parade Champions for service since 1970..

. MoBand President Kay Elson all dressed up for the final night of MoBand for 2011. Paradegoers salute the flag on 4th of July.

The racers at the 2011 Park Fete catch up on ModestoView for the race.

he Stanislaus County Bike Club reads ModestoView before the 4th of July Parade. Queen Bean customers getting info from MV!

And they're off! Runners, lead by ModestoView editor Efren Martinez at the Park Fete.

MPD goes Historic Graffiti Route with the vintage 57 Chevy squad car.