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August 3 - Downtown Modesto - X fest

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August 17 - The Rising – Springsteen Tribute - West Side Theatre August 10 - Chris Isaak - Gallo Center August 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 - MPA presents 42nd St - Gallo Center

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August 24 - Cumbia Dance Party with Candelaria - State Theatre August 16 - Twilight Drifters, Cash Prophets Hero’s Brewpub

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August 27 - Canner Pilot, Judas Bunch and More - Hero’s Brewpub August 11 - Beach Blanket Bingo - State Theatre August 9,10,11 - Legally Blond Musical Turlock Community Youth Theatre

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August 22 - George Thorogood - Gallo Center –––––––––––– Coming Soon - Sept 3 Classical Mystery Tour Modesto Symphony Gallo Winery

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EDITOR’S Greetings Modesto Friends: W

e live life on a rollercoaster.

Just as soon as we reach the summit and put our hands up in the air and race down, we start to hear the clicks of the uphill as the next climb starts. This summer has just blown by, so that is why we are celebrating a “summer fling” on our cover. Since we are dedicated to finding the best things happening in town and the best places to eat and the best businesses to support, you have come to the right place to get the most from your last summer days.

The ModestoViewCrew is here to celebrate every last second of a Modesto USA summer before the kids go back or away to school. We feature a special interview with Pam Able, Modesto City Schools Superintendent and she has some great ideas on how to get the most out of education.

Just like a rollercoaster, we are transitioning from the loop the loop to the curves as we hit August. We are so very proud to introduce a new talented young writer, Leia Johnson.

This spark plug of a young lady is loaded with great ideas, she is super organized and is a fabulous daughter and dedicated Girl Scout. Scouting does grow strong girls and my own daughters are richer for their scouting experience We welcome Leia and can’t wait to see her Modesto view. You will see a celebration of Teen Modesto in our center spread.

We just came back from a trip through Europe and it was great being able tell people from many different countries that we were from the city from American Graffiti and where George Lucas is from. Nice huh? There was even a Happy Days Diner in Paris that had a statue of the carhop from the American Graffiti soundtrack and our June cover. Think about this for a second, we can do so much more to make our city appealing and interesting to visitors and our own residents alike, all by just bringing our own history to life. It is really pretty simple and it is all there, ready for us to do something with it. We do live in an interesting place. Best of all, my daughters grew up, really enjoying this city. It is up to each and every one of us to make sure we pass this on. They are proud of where they are from when they meet new friends in college or in their careers.

This month marks the month when Becky and I become empty nesters, Abbey at Berkeley, Madison living and working in San Francisco and we get ready to open our own new chapter here in Modesto. We are very excited to share this with you, our wonderful readers, contributors and our dynamite advertisers. That is why ModestoView exists; to Serve Civic Pride Daily and showcase the good things in town to our friends, our kids and the new arrivals in Modesto.

We thank and welcome all of you. ModestoView is for you.

Chris Murphy Publisher and Founder, ModestoView chrism@modestoview.com ModestoView would not be possible without the generous support of Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group. We are a family owned warehousing and logistics company, serving some of the best companies in the USA. We are responsible community citizens, supporting arts and community programs in Modesto that make our city stronger. We recently had the honor of showcasing our company to Sen. Galgiani and Rep Adam Gray and their teams to review the importance of our ag-based economy and the role that logistics has to help the Modesto area feed the world and ship our products globally.

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The amazing Michael J Mangano once again creates the most amazing summer image. Alicia Maria Greer, Carley Thompson, and Kimberlee Dickens relax in the clear blue water, strumming their Ukuleles and enjoying every second of summer with fun and refreshment. Thanks MJ for your endless creativity and vision. If you need an amazing photographer, please contact him. www.facebook.com/mjmangano

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The View Crew Says!

Check out these really good summertime tips to beat the heat from our friends at TSM Insurance. Since we are in our Summer Fling edition, our friend Nichole Parker from TSM recommends:

1. Always wear sunscreen or a hat to protect your skin from the sun! (SPF 30-50 broad spectrum recommended) 2. Drink lots of fluids to stay hydrated in the heat! (2-3 liters per day for avg. adult) 3. Accidents do happen – be cautious and aware when near the water!

4. Apply bug repellent when at all possible!

5. Most of all stay active, eat fresh, try something new and enjoy the summer months!

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Put this event on your calendar today and call or email Sam Pierstorff, Creator, ILL LIST and Editor, Quercus Review Press, (209) 402-4621 / pierstorffs@mjc.edu Photo by: Adm Golub

The annual Ill List is one of the most creative and spontaneous nights of the year. We are looking to help generate community support for the The ILL LIST. This is Poetry Slam Invitational, a literary earthquake that will hit Modesto for its tenth performance on Saturday, December 7th, 2013, 8:00pm at the State Theatre, Modesto, CA. It is the Central Valley’s most prestigious gathering of the nation’s best performance (or slam) poets and the most anticipated spoken word event of the year. As a sponsor of the The ILL LIST 10, you will reach hundreds of potential customers and demonstrate your strong support for literary arts in the Central Valley and beyond.

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I cannot believe that I am writing my eighth column this year. This is insane my friends.

Costco is already getting Christmas items and dancing skeletons and I’m still trying like crazy to enjoy the moment that we are in. Why is everything happening so fast?

I want to get back to something this month.

When I first started writing this column I was writing about myself and my adventures. There were paragraphs and paragraphs about medical appointments, my ridiculous trouble holding onto love and my beautiful pair of little girls that stopped being little a long, long time ago.

The point is that I miss writing that sort of thing. I miss little old ladies walking up to me at Savemart with open arms and saying things like, “It’s ok son. She’ll come back one day and when she does she will bring back your couch and your dishes and even your dignity!”

If any little old ladies are reading this, I could use you right about now. My girlfriend of almost three years just dumped me via email. In my opinion, that is taking technology a bit too far. I was saving to rent us a nice house where our kids would have more space to do what they do. I was thinking about wedding plans and honeymoon destinations. I wanted one of those neat cakes that look like hamburgers or the Stat-

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ue of Liberty. I got bamboozled or maybe hornswoggled. Maybe even both!

So, now life moves on. I needed to feel creative to get through my funk so I spent the rental savings on awesome new camera gear and some new goodies that will ultimately benefit the local businesses that I handle social media for. It turns out that spending money to actually improve where I live feels pretty amazing. I suppose it comes full circle. I get paid to help and I put the money back where it came from. Sounds good to me!

What do you have planned for this month?

Will you tackle the crowds at X-Fest? Will you get lost in indie films and concerts at the State Theatre? Maybe you will take the time to explore the areas around our city.

We live in a beautiful part of California.

I have a suggestion - On a cool night, go to the top of the Twelfth Street parking garage and just breathe a bit. Enjoy the 360-degree

view of Modesto. You will see our little city in a way that you have never seen it before and you might realize that we are really lucky to be where we are. We have trees that provide shade, unique architecture and lots of color. All of that is infused with just a tad of uncontrollable chaos and there is nothing wrong with that. A little chaos gives us something to focus on and learn from.

I’ll be the guy with the white camera taking pictures of random things in Modesto this month. I’m not too sad about the whole girlfriend fiasco. More than anything, I miss my friend. I’m actually quite hopeful.

Right before I had my liver transplant I had over 20 tubes and wires sticking through me and I weighed just about 110 pounds.

I’m pretty sure that I’ve made every mistake possible in my life. I’ve learned that everything happens for a reason. I will always believe that. That’s not a bad way to live.

Have a good month. Relax. Unwind. Buy a new or used camera no matter the cost.

Look through the viewfinder and find yourself. If you need anything that I can help with, email me at r.porras@me.com.

Stanislaus Library Foundation “A Night At The Ballpark”

Aug 18 - 4:30 p.m. John Thurman Field Party Deck (Modesto) Tickets: $65 Celebrate reading and learning, featuring United States Historian Samuel O. Regalado, PhD, author of two books on baseball, who will provide insights on the history of baseball. BBQ and box seats for the Modesto Nuts vs.

Bakersfield Blaze. Benefitting the 13 libraries of Stanislaus County. The amazing original painting by Becky Murphy will be auctioned as a fundraiser for the Library.

Reservations needed by Aug. 5.

Call 209-204-9360 or visit www. stanislauslibraryfoundation.org

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ART Modesto Artists Last month we posted on Modesto artists working out of the area. Here’s an update on a few more. In Livermore “Art Happens” monthly Second Thursday event.

Jordi Camps, is one, of three artists showing at Bankhead Theater in Livermore, through September 8. Jordi’s display is to the left main hall area, and solo showing in one of the downstairs meeting rooms in the theater, in a venue similar to Gallo Center.

Here in Modesto you can find Jordi and his paintings at his shop, Picasso’s Gourmet Deli and Art at Tenth and J. Local artist Yvette La Force is moving on to Manhattan, to study at the Art Students League of New York. Yvette’s paintings have graced most of the art venues in Modesto over several years, and now takes her dream to New York City. Julie Hawk is sending out her kickstarter thank you postcards, and has started her Philadelphia mural project.

Building Imagination Center is moving over to Gallery 909 and becoming the resident film/video company at State Theatre.

Look for their coming Film Festival at State Theatre, December 5.

Hope you got a chance to see the Focus Havana photography of Jon Souza and David Shroeder at the Romance of Old Havana event July 27. A new incarnation of this

by Jim Christiansen

Bottom left - Jordi Camps at his exhibit Top Right – Tyler Abshire paintings at Chartreuse Muse Center – Ruben Porras at Art Walk Bottom Right – Prints by Carson Palenda gala experience with new theme is expected in 2014.

The Stanislaus Photo Collective will open its 30th anniversary show at the Mistlin Gallery, July 30 to August 29. According to co-chairs Virginia White-Scoble and Alan Richards, prints to be displayed range from traditional landscapes to avant-garde photo impressionism. Painter Tyler Abshire landscapes are on display at the Chartreuse Muse, and David Bienkowski on display at Tokyo Express.

Call for Artists – Stanislaus Artist Open Studio Tour. Open Studio weekend is scheduled for April 12 and 13 in 2014, and entries are due December 1. Open to artists residing or working in Stanislaus County and environs, the fee to enter is only $20.

Sponsored by the Stanislaus Country Regional Roundtable for Travel and Tourism, the Open Studio Tour is in its Fourth Year.

No commission charged artists beyond entry fee. The Open Studio Tour is a way to introduce the public to the artists in our area, and where they work.

Another Call for Artists coming up in September - Valley Art Association, for artists to participate in the Carriage Show, now

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done as part of the Riverbank Wine and Cheese Festival. Pat McCarty is the chair, and will post details next month.

Art in the Garden is September 28. Tickets on sale at the Mistlin Gallery at $20 for this annual Central California Art Association fundraiser. CCAA member artists will show their works, most for sale, in gardens in the La Loma and College Area neighborhoods. Each garden and group of artists is a different environment.

Tickets are available mid month.

In Turlock, look for the Picasso Ceramics Show. The Carnegie Art Center Opening night gala for this event is September 14.

Show run is September 15 through January 15, 2014 and features plates, bowls, pitchers and vases made by Pablo Picasso.

Picasso began his work in clay after attending the 1946 ceramics fair in Vallauris, France. If you need more art fix this month, Second Saturday is open in Sacramento and Sonora. Third Thursday Art Walk this month is August 15.

RESPECT ON THE RIVER 2013 On Friday the 9th of August, a mass of respected, talented and fun individuals from Modesto’s music and arts community will share river respect on the banks of the Stanislaus River near Oakdale, CA for a weekend celebration and sleeping under the stars. Admission is only $65 per person. This year’s event is 21 and over only. For the price of a nice dinner out, participants enjoy 2 nights camping, 3 days of music, performance arts, Saturday pancake breakfast and tri-tip dinner, interesting workshops and tons of river fun. Don’t miss our Saturday, 11am river tour and clean-up!

If want more info or to buy tix, call Jennifer Allsup @ (209)214-0137 or Nannette Hawxhurst @ (209)595-6532. Read all of our info at www.RespectOnTheRiver.weebly.com or visit our Facebook page. Pre-event ticket purchases are highly recommended.

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BAR A Liquid Diet - Doctor’s Orders

by Dr. Kate Serpa Photos by Dr. Philip Johnson

Social anxiety is clinically proven to be the number one killer of a fun time, but do not worry; Dr. Kate and Dr. Phil (not that one) are here to help. The following three locations are not only lovely, they all also have surprise beer/cocktails. Alcohol is my clinically unproven remedy to help nearly any social situation; side effects may include spontaneity and panty un-bunching. Doesn’t a drink make everything a bit better? Of course it does.

Trust me; I’m a doctor...*

Queen Bean with Kevin Williams

State Theatre with Sue Richardson My very first job was working at the State Theatre (pre-renovations) when I was but a wee teenage nondrinker. Oh, how we have both grown up. The State Theatre, aside from being the only historical theatre in the region that shows independent and classic movies, has a bar! I mean, I was previously aware I could get a champagne cocktail, but was unawares they featured beer on tap, such as Dust Bowl and Sierra Nevada, some of my favorite wines like Ghost Pines and Dancing Bull, Cold House Vodka, and a long list of my favorite mixed. And the best part is, you and your lovely champagne cocktail are not limited to only the front lobby!

No! You and your full cup are allowed to venture into the theatre and enjoy each other’s company while your watching your movie/concert/people making out in the row in front of you. You know I’m kidding about that last bit.

Oh, Queen Bean, I’ve been coming to you for so long!

Why did no one mention beer?! Actually, it was probably for the best. I need to have at least a few sober afternoons around normal people every now and then. But then there’s beer… and the re-vamped back patio, and the live music, and the art, and the people, and the sandwiches, and the coffee (when it’s too early for beer/ recovery from beer), and everything that makes the Bean the fantastic place I know and love. Sitting on the Bean back patio with a California Delight sandwich and a Sierra Nevada is a truly a thing of beauty. The Bean is also open late night for open mic nights on Sundays and scattered live music throughout the week. I consider the Queen Bean one of Modesto’s distinguishing features, and you must come have a beer on the patio with me if you haven’t been yet.

Bella Vagos Salon with Meagan Coleman I had NO IDEA this existed, and now I’ve penned it into my weekly planner. Every Thursday night, Bella Vagos Salon hosts artisan pizza nights from 5-9, featuring wood-fire pizzas, salads, wine by the glass and bottle, select beers, cider, $10 bottomless bubbles from 5-7, live music, AND the salon is open during all this fun stuff. Are you listening properly? You and I can go into Bella Vagos after work, get our toes done, go outside on their lovely patio, order a bottles wine each (I don’t mess around with the relaxation), get a few Asian pear & gorgonzola pizzas, let our toes dry, and listen to live music -- if that doesn’t sound like a tall glass of calm the hell down to you, we should definitely get you a massage before the pizzas come out because Phil and I don’t want to hang out with your stressed out face all night. Oh yes, and gentlemen do not feel left out. DO inquire about Bella Vagos’ men’s corner to join in on the fun.

The State Theatre - 1307 J St., Modesto (209) 527-4697 Queen Bean Coffee House - 1126 14th St., Modesto (209) 521-8000 Bella Vagos Salon - 521 McHenry, Modesto (209) 573-8605 ALL of these lovely establishments have Facebook pages! Look them up for reference on upcoming events!

• Silly Disclaimer: Just in case it is not obvious, Kate and Philip are not real Doctors, they just play them on TV.

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PERFORMING A Time to Perform in July

by Kaye Osborn

Hello August!

School begins very soon for many valley students! So strange that school is starting early! Well, cheers to a great school year! I am hopeful to were able to see the brilliant performance by Dwight D. Mahabir in Looking Over the President’s Shoulder based on the memoirs of Alonzo Fields, Chief Butler of the White house from 1932-1953! Dwight was truly amazing! He acts and sings memorably!

He made everything look so effortless. It beautifully directed by Richard Mann.

Also, the new play fest by Modesto Junior College and Prospect Theater was very entertaining.

A Shout Out to Center Stage Conservatory! Please support this downtown theater group. Tracie Sprague and Megan James are very passionate about their lower level studio. They are busy casting their new season.

I am thrilled that YES Company continues to offer one performance of their summer musical for our Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community. My wish is that more theater groups will begin to offer the same opportunity to the DHH audience.

Center Stage Conservatory’s Lower Level Studio Seven Day Play Festival August 16-18 The second annual Seven Day Play features local thespian that will develop two original shows using ideas given by the community. If you would like to participate, see

“Get Involved” on their website. Get ready to paint the town pink when They will begin working on the Turlock Youth Performing Arts presents production on August 9. The “Legally Blonde, The Musical” to the Turshow will open seven days later. lock Community Theatre. Elle Woods’ Show times will be determined. life is perfect. She is beautiful, popular, the president of her sorority and dating the Tickets are $5 at the door. handsome future lawyer Warner Hunting ton III. Everything is wonderful -- until Modesto Performing Arts she gets dumped.

42nd Street

August 10-18 Gallo Center 7:30 PM and 2 PM Tickets are $27-$39

Prospect Theater Short Play Festival August 1stThe Best of the Fest (TBA) Just One Man: The Action Movie Play Written & Directed by Nidal Bukhari & Tyler Kelly

Gallo Valley’s Got Talent August 30-31 Friday night is the audience voting show.

Saturday night winners are announced.

7 PM Tickets are $10-$25

August 9th at 7 pm August 10th at 2pm and 7 pm August 11th at 2 pm

Turlock Community Theatre 1574 E Canal, Turlock Cost $12

Tickets available at the Carnegie Arts Center 250 N Broadway Turlock - 632-5761 OR Call 535-4822 OR Available at the door!!

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CHEF

by Dana Johnson

Dana~licious on the Chopping Block!

Calling all carnivores!

Chopping Block Butcher Shop and Deli is now open on Coffee and Floyd ready to satisfy the meat lovers of Modesto! Brother and sister owners, John Pallios and Denise Zagaris grew up in and worked their adult lives in the family Richland Market grocery business until the last store closed late in 2012. Not ready for retirement and missing their customers, Denise, John, and John’s wife, Judy, shared in the vision of an old fashioned butcher shop and deli. As far as I know there is no place like it in all of Modesto! So welcome to our grateful community So as I walked through the door of this quaint store I immediately had that friendly neighborhood feeling like when I was a kid growing up in a small Bay Area town.

The aromas in the air instantly made me hungry. My eyes swiftly fixated on the authentic butcher glass case! Recognizing the all choice meats alongside the prime NY Steak! Oh yes, filet mignon, pork chops, bacon, kabobs, chicken, deep pit roasts, and countless flavored sausages. 29 Chopping Block sausages in all are made right there on site. From the Italian to the Greek, to the unique Merquez, a North African harrisa sausage, as well as the famous Sheboygan Brat of Wisconsin stands out! But wait! More meat choices for me to sink my teeth into! Chopping Block’s butcher, Karl Curnow also makes marinated meats via a special 30 minute tumbling process and vacuum seals in the flavors throughout the meats, making this insatiable carnivore’s taste buds marvel!

Chopping Block also features an impressive array of local products from Modesto, Ceres, and Turlock in the store; Sciabica’s Olive Oil, The Mix chocolate candy, Fiscalini Cheese, Joseph Farms, Sparrow Lane

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Olive Oil, Bava, Charlie’s Finishing Sauce, peaches and nectarines from Fidel’s, Zoe’s Coffee, and Enzo’s “Red Ass” marinates and rubs. Plus Chopping Block features Brenda Raper’s decadent fresh baked cookies, (John’s favorites), as well as Denise’s very own marinara. Be sure to try the Taboule and Quinoa salads, Denise mixes together for herself for lunch almost every day!

This store offers more than I imagined.

Indoor and outdoor seating, BBQ on Fridays, $5.99 daily ciabatta sandwich specials, quiche, 4 varieties of garden salads, grab n’ go meals, picnic baskets, catering, and the coolest cupcake style- lasagna, eggplant parmesan, or meat loaf! If that wasn’t enough meat for you, order the St, Louis ribs and get your fill! I enjoyed a look at the refrigerated dessert section for my next visit!

Modesto View signature question: Beatles or Stones? Denise softly said Beatles, while John hesitated and agreed Beatles but confessed he is a country music fan. I’m usually thinking a lil’ Rolling Stones go a long, long rockin’ way! Just sayin’!!

On August 2, 2013 live on FOX40 News at 9:25am you can see me, Dana~licious with Denise Zagaris doing my regularly scheduled monthly cooking segment. I will feature Chopping Block’s incredible sausages with my own original recipes that you can create at home. If you miss the live segment you can see it on Facebook at Dana’s Family Kitchen or on youtube.com: Dana Johnson FOX40! To live well is to dine well, author unknown.

Chopping Block Butcher Shop & Deli 2625 Coffee Road Suite A Modesto, CA 95355 209-408-8850 Open daily 9am to 7pm

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FB: Dana’s Family Kitchen FOX40: See Chef Dana every 1st Friday of the month

Recipe – Clip and Save Meat Marinara from Chopping Block Butcher Shop and Deli 3 lbs Choice Lean Ground Beef 3 links Fresh Italian Sausage (remove from casing) 31 oz jar Exclusivo Wild Porcini Sauce 31 oz jar Tomato Magic Ground Tomatoes 1 cup water Brown ground beef and italian sausage over medium heat in a large pot until no longer pink. Add the Exclusivo, Tomato Magic and water, simmer for 15 minutes.

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ModestoView loves local talent and there is a huge event at the Gallo Center on August 30 and 31. The 7 pm performance on Friday, August 30, is the audience voting show. The audience vote will count as the equivalent of one judge’s vote when the prize winners are announced after the performance at 7 pm Saturday, August 31 Naina & Manpreet HERE ARE THE CONTESTANTS! The Blair Pope Savage Crew Aaron Raby, Valley’s Got Talent Host

VOCAL CATEGORY: INSTRUMENTAL CATEGORY: Shelly Bort Branden Lee Cravalho Carmen Fausto The Dazzling Duo The Johansen High School Viking Khalil Williams Singers

Desiree Juanes SPECIALTY CATEGORY: Kodi Mattox The Cuptastic Quartet feat. Eliana Jessica Neuffer Roberts Liliana Peau Drew Monson & An Elderly Woman Megan Robertson He Is Related To Teneisha Runner Dale Mulhern Joseph Rykert

BAND CATEGORY: DANCE CATEGORY: Alida & The Geronimos The Calcium Kids High Voltage Band Chez Paris Melydian The Juline Regional Youth Ballet Josh Rosenblum Band Mirage Steelin’ The Beat

BAR BITES! Raw Sushi

If you are looking for the awesome afternoon cocktail and fresh sushi treat, then you need to check out Raw Sushi. If you want just a taste or a monster customer roll, you can get it. Stop in for 10 minutes or stay a couple of hours.

If you want your sushi “dressed up” that means nice and spicy. Check it out 1200 I St. A seat at the bar is a great place and you can watch the sushi chefs in action. Melinda Jaco will make you a tasty beverage.

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East siders rejoice!!

If you like P. Wexford’s and the Boardroom, you are going to love the new Rivets American Grill at 2307 Oakdale. There will be amazing food, live music and a big open space that feels of the age of machinery and steel. A little bit of industrial New York City right here. Opening soon.

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2424 McHenry Avenue Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 238-3000

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INTER Education for the success and the next generation Pam Able – Modesto City Schools Superintendent

by Chris Murphy An

educated population makes a city strong and creative. Good jobs need talent and companies look for a talented workforce. To get into a good college, students need to be dedicated and have a school district that has the tools and instruction deliver a top-tier education. Accomplishing this is the goal of Modesto City Schools Superintendent Pam Able.

Pam moved to Modesto in the summer before her freshman year at Davis High. She is one of four children and her dad was a doctor and her mom was a homemaker who later owned a travel agency Pam has a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from St. Mary’s College, Education Administration and Multiple Subject Credentials with CLAD Certification, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley. (Chris’s Comment: Go Bears!) Pam is married to Jack Able and they have two kids, Michael 21, a student at CSU Stanislaus and Maggie, 30 who is a teacher with her second child on the way.

Pam began her teaching career in the Stanislaus Union School District. She joined Modesto City Schools in 1994. After four years, she moved into site administration, working as a principal at elementary school campuses, and then earned District level positions in Human Resources and Educational Services. The Modesto City Schools Board of Education announced Pam’s selection as the next Superintendent March 29, 2011. She began the new role July 1, 2011. Let’s meet Pam.

ModestoView: My kids are a product of the Modesto public school system that they are doing great. What opportunities do you think kid have as they look forward to a local education?

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Pam Able: There are so many opportunities available in Modesto City Schools! I will share two for each school level. Beginning at the elementary level, all sites employ a science-based, research-validated character education and violence prevention curriculum called PeaceBuilders. The program uses six principles, like pledging to right wrongs and help others, to set behavior expectations and reduce aggression for the entire school site. Thanks to a grant from the Stanislaus Community Foundation, PeaceBuilders is in place at all 22 elementary school sites. Two of our elementary sites offer a Dual Language Academy (DLA). Students enrolled in the DLA spend 50% of their day learning in English, and the other 50% learning in Spanish. By 6th grade, students are bilingual and biliterate! At the junior high (and high school) level, students can participate in AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination). AVID is a college readiness system designed to increase learning and performance and close the achievement gap for our English language learners. Also at the junior high level (and throughout the District), music programs! Despite tough budget times, Modesto City Schools continues to provide vocal and instrumental music programs for students. All Modesto City Schools’ high schools offer specialized programs – general education classes combined with specific classes designed to teach students marketable occupational skills, abilities, attitudes and work habits in a wide array of disciplines. Specialized programs include child development, digital media, health, public safety, culinary arts, and many, many more. High schools also offer a variety of extra-curricular and cocurricular activities. From clubs to dances to athletics, there is something for everyone!

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MV: We keep on hearing that we have an undereducated workforce in our area, what perspective can you offer to that point of view?

PA: I believe that Modesto is known for its agriculture, and a majority of the jobs in the area do not require a high level of education. If Modesto can offer jobs that require a higher education level, the workforce will have the appropriate level of education.

MV: It is well known that Modesto has one of the most complicated and diverse populations, when it comes to teaching across our community, what challenges does this offer.

PA: Our diverse population challenges staff to look for new ways to reach students every day. Nearly 25% of Modesto City Schools’ students are English learners. There are 40 languages represented in the District. Nine out of 10 English learners are native Spanish speakers. District-wide, 70% of students qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch program. The number jumps to 85% at the elementary level. How can we expect students to learn if their basic needs are not being met?

MV: Parental involvement is so key in child development and educations, what are some great ways parents can be involved, even if they both work?

PA: Parental involvement is key, but that doesn’t necessarily mean parents must be volunteering at the school site. At the most basic level, parents must show their children that they value education. They can accomplish this by talking to their kids about their day at school, reviewing their homework, reading together, attending parent/teacher conferences, staying up to date on what is happening at the school.

MV: It is in the best interest of our com-

Pam Able – Photo Modesto City Schools munity to make sure that everyone has a good chance for an education and no one is left behind, what are we doing to encourage students to go off the front and truly excel?

PA: I often tell employees, no matter their role in Modesto City Schools, they have an effect on our students’ education. I think the same could be said for the entire community – no matter your role in the community, you have an effect on our student’s education. Are you positively affecting our students? Our students need to know that our community stands behind them and our schools.

MV: What can we do to promote the advantages of the International Baccalaureate and AP programs.

PA: To promote all the programs offered in Modesto City Schools, we must share more of our student success. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at Modesto High School and Advance Placement (AP) classes offered at all other high schools help students stand out in college admissions, earn college credits and skip introductory college classes. Students master collegelevel course work and expectations, while in high school.

While IB and AP are great, they aren’t for everyone. We must remember that not all of our students plan to attend college, and we must provide those students programs to prepare them to enter the job force.

Modesto City Schools offers a variety of Regional Occupational Programs (ROP) programs that are available to students throughout the county.

MV: What do you think has to happen to

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stop our brain drain of kids leaving Modesto?

PA: Our students are leaving Modesto for exciting, cutting edge organizations. How can Modesto attract those same organizations to set up shop if our brightest continue to leave? We need more Modesto City Schools graduates like Davis alumni Dave Darmstandler and others that return to make the choice to set up shop in Modesto and offer exciting, challenging job opportunities.

MV: Kids that are involved in the arts typically score higher in standardized testing, what do you feel the role of arts in education plays and what can our community to to ensure the continuation and strengthening of these programs?

PA: Arts help to develop well-rounded, articulate students. Modesto City Schools continues to provide our students with a variety of opportunities to learn and experience music, visual, performing and literary arts. Often, school art programs are the only way students experience the arts.

The Arts Education program offered through the Gallo Center for the Arts offers a wonderful opportunity for our students to experience a variety of arts on a grand scale. Community groups have stepped up to bring down the cost of attending performances. To ensure the continuation and strengthening of arts in education, support Modesto City Schools’ arts efforts by attending a school music or drama performance.

MV: If you had the ability to wave a magic wand and make one change to our school system, what would it be?

PA: I would ensure 100% parent participation in our students education. I think that would make a world of difference.

MV: What are some of the things you enjoy most about living in in Modesto?

PA: First and foremost, the people in our community are amazing. I have received so much support and encouragement since I began this journey. Our location in the valley provides proximity to everything. I can enjoy the coast one day, the mountains and the city in a matter of hours. Our local restaurants and business provide products and services that rival any big city.

Great pizza and a

Pam Able presents Abigail Murphy with her class of ‘13 Modesto High Diploma

MV: Describe your perfect day in Modesto?

PA: I’d love to work in my garden and then cool off in the pool with my granddaughter, and finish the day off with a family barbecue.

MV: As the students go back to school this month, what is the best piece of advice you can give to returning students?

PA: You will get out of your education what

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you put into your education – give it everything you’ve got!

Final Question – Beatles or Stones?

STONES! See the extended interview at www. modestoview.com and find other ways to get involved with our local educational process.

full bar featuring St. Stan’s microbrew.

Hero’s is all ages, so join the fun!

Modesto’s Live Music House!

August at the Brewhouse at Hero’s Auguet 3rd 8pm $5/$8 Jayke Orvis & the Broken Band The(Secret)Hitchers August 5th 7pm $10 Masked Intruder(Fat Wreckchords), Elway, Sam Russo(UK), Hit Reset August 8th 7pm $3 Seanario(CD Release), Tuxedo Gleam, Viva Joaquin August 9th 8pm $5 Night Gaunts(NA), Irietide, Nesta August 10th 8pm FREE Carissa Leigh(Canada) and guest August 16th 8pm $10 Twilight Drifters, The Cash Prophets, Eli Goodtimes and Old Timers August 20th 7pm $5 Danger Cakes(TX), Darlin’ Clemintine, TBA August 24th 8pm $5 Donovan Cash and Friends August 25th 2pm $5 GKMusic Summer Band Showcase August 27th 7pm $5/$8 Banner Pilot(Fat Wreckchords), The Judas Bunch(Sweden), Dandelion Massacre, The Great West

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ARCHITECTURE Modesto Heritage BLUES, BEER & BBQ: BILLY T.K. JR. plus MOFO PARTY BAND & BIG EARL AND THE CRYIN' SHAME SAT. AUG. 3, 2013

SUMMER OPERA IN CINEMA: BECOMING TRAVIATA SUN. AUG. 4, 2013

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING opens FRI. AUG. 9, 2013

SUMMER SHINDIG & BEACH PARTY FILM SUN. AUG. 11, 2013

STAR WARS: EPISODE VI RETURN OF THE JEDI SAT. AUG. 17, 2013

BLUE JASMINE opens FRI. AUG. 23, 2013

LA CANDELARIA PLUS LA GENTE SAT. AUG. 24, 2013

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by Bob Barzan Modesto Art Museum

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reaking News: All Modesto International Architecture Festival events and activities this year will be free. Festival organizers are securing enough sponsors so that everyone can enjoy the more than 70 activities over nine days, September 14-23.

The festival opens on Saturday with exhibits, tours, and an opening night reception, then continues through the following weekend. Events include an evening of short architecture movies from Canada, USA, Finland, Spain, and other countries at the art deco State Theatre including the world premier of Modesto Modernism, a movie about the city’s mid 20th century architecture; guided and self-guided walking, biking, and driving tours of Modesto’s architecture; an Architecture Café where you can learn to create a history of your house; the American Institute of Architects - Sierra Valley Awards Presentation; a movie at the Carnegie Center in Turlock; and an afternoon of fun free activities for families and kids in Graceada Park.

The festival, in its sixth year, is one of the oldest and largest in the world and it is the only one that is entirely free admis-

sion. This year will see an expansion of Park(ing) Day. The world-wide annual event, this year on Friday, September 20th, will bring temporary parklets to the streets of downtown Modesto. Exhibits will be at the McHenry Museum, Peer Recovery Art Project, Chartreuse Muse, Picasso’s Deli, and other venues in the Modesto Design District.

Are you interested in winning an Ipad or one of three other prizes for your architecture and landscape photos of Modesto and surrounding area? This year the festival is sponsoring an Instagram photo contest.

Enter your photos during the month of August and you could be the owner of a

new iPad. And if you would like to learn more about architectural photography, the keynote speaker for the festival is photographer Russell Abraham who will speak on California Modernism.

You can help make this great community event happen by being a sponsor. Find complete details athttp://www.modestoarchfest.com/sponsors.html Watch the festival web site for details about all festival events and activities:http:// www.modestoarchfest.com/ and a video about the festival can be seen athttps:// vimeo.com/64926730 Bob Barzan bbarzan@yahoo.com

August at the Mansion and Museum by Wayne Mathes

The current exhibit at the McHenry Museum is paintings by Bob Miller. The topic is American classic cars or car parts such as fins, hubcaps, headlights, etc. There are some 30 paintings in the exhibit. All of the paintings are for sale. The Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday, Noon to 4 p.m. It is closed on Monday. The exhibit will run through the end of August The McHenry Mansion is open and looking better than ever after the fire. At the time of the fire, we were in the process of restoring three additional rooms in the areas vacated by the gift store. The gift store is now part of the Visitors Center, two doors down at 924 15th Street. We have restored the maid’s room, a guest bedroom, shifted the child’s room and are now featuring the McHenry room. The McHenry room contains family portraits and other memorabilia that were never in the McHenry Mansion when the McHenry’s lived there. It is also used as a dressing room for brides. The Mansion is open from Sunday through Friday from Noon to 4 p.m. It is closed on Saturdays since that is a popular time for weddings at the Mansion. If one is interested in renting the Mansion for a wedding or other special event, they can call Laura Mesa at (209) 652-7190.

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ROCKABILLY

The Art of Rockabilly

by Chris Murphy

The art of Rockabilly is amazing. More than any other kind of music, Rockabilly is a lifestyle, has it’s own art, culture, feel and pulse. More than anything else, the cars, the flames, the stand up bass, the twang and the high energy fun all has roots in Modesto. Classic cars and Graffiti cruising, the legendary custom work of Gene Winfield with the candy apple gloss chopped Mercs, the slappin’ percussion of the stand up bass of Fred Maddox bring Rockabilly home in Modesto and blend that with our airbrushed and chromed Impalas leading to a new generation. This is our music, this is our sound and if you are not yet a Rockabilly fan, you soon will be. Check out Rockabilly Row at X Fest and the Rockabilly showcases at Hero’s during August. You will love it and you have one more reason to be proud of Modesto USA. We are a classic American City.

ROCKABILLY, ROCK N ROLL, BLUES, COUNTRY, HIP HOP AND TATTOOS HAVE NO RULES TO THE ART! by Jennifer Allsup Whether you are old school music fan or a Hip-Hop fan, tattoo artists don’t discriminate! The passion for tattooing has been going strong for many centuries. “Norman Sailor Jerry” Collins was a legendary tattoo artist and his passion was for playing his saxophone when not making someone’s vision come true with a beautiful art piece on their bodies. This brings us to six creative tattoo artists in Modesto. Each tattoo artist has the same passion for being the best they can be. Izzy, Brook, Jared, Jeremy, Justin & Nick all work at Foundation Tattoo and each one has a passion for different types of musical talent. Here are three of their stories. You can read the extended profiles on modestoview.com and learn a lot more.

David (Izzy) Irizarry Owner/Founder/Tattooer at Foundation Tattoo Parlor (FTP) I never in my wildest dreams thought I could ever make a living by doing something as fun as creating art. But now here I am writing about my thriving tattoo studio and the humble beginnings of my career as a tattoo artist. Funny how life works out sometimes! Although I’ve had no formal education in art, I feel as though I’ve been training to be a tattooer my whole life. As a child I loved drawing dinosaurs and astronauts, as a youth I would copy my favorite characters from the funny papers, and in high school I would try to emulate my favorite comic book artists. I remember studying old native tribal designs and then drawing fake tattoos with sharpies

on the swim team before competitions. In hindsight, I can see now that all of these innocent exercises in my youth have helped me invaluably in becoming a better artist and tattooer.

Music has always had a big influence on me, and I have a very diverse palette of things that I enjoy. My tastes are always changing, however my favorite things to hear while tattooing are blues, old country western, classical, and oldies. They provide a soothing effect for me and my clients, which helps us relax and gets my creative juices flowing.

Facebook: David Irizarry (Izzy) Instagram: @izzytattoo1224 Brook Bailey (brookbaileytattoo.com) It was inevitable that I would do something creative in life from day one, my Mother, a fine artist, and my Father, a wood worker and musician. I continued my love for the arts into High School and by graduation I supposed to be off to art school in the “big city” of San Francisco. But, after a couple of years at MJC I took a long break from art Jarod Silva to work and “figure out” what I wanted to Growing up in Modesto, CA in the 80’s and be when I grew up. In 2009 I received the early 90’s, hip hop culture had grabbed my opportunity to apprentice under Sean Garattention around 5 years old after watchcia at Foundation Tattoo and it changed my ing the movie “Beat Street”. I was infatulife. During my childhood my mom was ated with graffiti art from both graff writers a single mother in college getting her art and Latino gangs. I was always artistic, but degree. So not only did I attend Art Galhad a passion for letters. Since I was a kid, lery openings but also concerts from a very I always loved the way tattoos looked. As I young age. I truly love all types of music. grew older and started getting tattooed, I But as my mom has always told me, I think would always wish I could be on the other I was born in the wrong era. I love oldies all side of the needle. After years of painting the way up to the 60’s, my favorite probably graffiti art on walls and trains, I decided to being Otis Redding.

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pursue a career in tattooing. 5 years later, here I am at Foundation loving what I do.

I specialize in custom lettering and script, but also excel in new school and neo-traditional style tattooing that holds true to my graffiti roots with vibrant colors and dimension.

Jarod Silva aka “Lord Dsplae” FOUNDATION TATTOO 401 DOWNEY AVE MODESTO 209-409-8945 HOURS 12PM-8PM

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FEATURE

Modesto

by Ruben Porras

ModestoView believes in the youth in our community and we are proud to feature a few here as this new school year starts. These teens are artists, actors, athletes, models and public figures and they represent their peers well. We wish all of the youth in our community continued success and hope to see all of their dreams come true.

Taylor Porras Submitted by Ruben Porras Taylor spent her summer working hard at two jobs while focusing on her goal to work in the fashion and beauty industry. She has a unique gift in regard to marketing and public relations that she hopes will help her attain her ultimate goal of becoming a business owner. Taylor’s path in life will likely be different than that of many of her peers, but that is what makes her special. It has been a pleasure watching her grow into an amazing young woman and I look forward to her having a life full of color, hope and inspiration.

Jade Rogers Rafael Arroyo

Submitted by Dana Walters Jade has helped me twice by portraying a “victim” in a police training exercise for an active shooter reenactment designed to help first-responders and others involved in emergency situations to become more prepared. I am putting final touches on her gun shot in this photo! Jade will be a freshman at Enoch’s this year!

Editor’s note: Jade’s mother, Dana Walters owns Daydreams and Nightmares Costume Shoppe on Carpenter Road and often donates her time and her family’s time and resources to help with events such as those described in what she wrote about her daughter.

Submitted by Alma Arroyo I wanted to submit my son, Rafael Arroyo, because I’m proud that he is following his dream as a model and has done very well for just starting out a few months ago.

Sarah Marie Tamez He’s been in a couple fashion shows, photo shoots for Submitted by Leah Tamez designers, TV, and is now becoming a signed model in My daughter Sarah Marie Tamez has San Francisco. I’m not only proud of these accomplishbeen my strength. She’s evolved into ments, but also that he is attending UC Davis all while a young woman before my eyes. She reaching for his dreams. shines most thru her artwork. Her drawings and paintings have blown me away, making me a very proud Momma.

Editor’s note: The ModestoView recently purchased one of Tamez’s pieces and we see a great deal of promise in this young Jonathan Helbling artist. Her use of color is amazing.

Submitted by Krislynne Wallace-Helbling We spoke to Jonathan’s mother, Krislynne Wallace-Helbling while she was watching her son practice at the University of Michigan during the AAU Junior Olympics where he is running unattached meaning that he is not aligned with a particular coach, club or sponsor.

The young runner who runs 100-meter and 200-meter events has also ran at the University of Oregon where he posted a rocket-fast time personal-best 12.47 in the 100m while running for the Central Valley RoadrunnersRunning Club of Modesto.

He achieved his personal record time of 25.53 in the 200m while running unattached in Reno, Nevada. Helbling has also ran for Big Valley Christian and will run for Savage Junior High during the next school year. According to his mother, Helbling’s goal is to earn a college scholarship based on his skills. He is well on his way based on the fact that he is ranked 39th in the nation in the 100m.

Helbling wanted to make sure to thank his coaches Carl Bryant, Stephen Bryant, E.J. Jackson and Kris Giannosa for all of their hard work and dedication.

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ModestoView Teen Resource Guide We hear it all the time from local teens - “There’s nothing to do in Modesto!”

The key is to make things happen for yourself. There are plenty of opportunities to be had in Modesto for teens. Take advantage of them and you might just become something that you never imagined.

Think about Jeremy Renner. He played in local productions as a teen and is now one of of Hollywood’s hottest commodities. If you are into music, think about Granddaddy. They became an iconic indie band after developing in this area and now play all over the world.

Grandaddy started in the Modesto area and returned last year with a reinvigorated spirit to begin a series of performances all over the world including the famed Outside Lands festival in San Francisco.

Theatre and Music Queen Bean’s Open Mic Sundays – Grab a mic and break out in song or throw out some poetry or freestyle. This event always draws an excited crowd that is encouraging and relaxed.

Firkin’ & Fox – Open Mic Mondays – This event attracts the singer-songwriter types in Modesto. You might be surprised at what you see hear. Get to know the people that have made Modesto music special and their sons and daughters who are keeping the music alive.

Lower Level Conservatory Theatre – Located in the old JC Penney building on the corner of J and 11th Streets, this black box theatre hosts local plays and concerts and also offers camps and classes for youth that are looking to accept Academy Awards and Tony Awards one day. Visit: centerstagemodesto.com for details.

Modesto Sound – Every year Modesto Sound presents the skills of their students at a benefit concert and dinner. Last year, Lindsey Pavao of NBC’s The Voice was featured proving that talented Modesto-area teens can truly reach the upper heights of the music industry. This year the fundraiser will be held on September 28th from 5-8:30pm. Themed as a tropical getaway, the event includes dinner, live music and an auction. Learn more about the event and Modesto Sound’s educational programs at modestosound.org.

Yes Company – The Stanislaus Office of Education’s YES company educates and encourages local youth in the arts. Become involved and take part in one of their massive high-quality musical stage productions. If you dream of Broadway, this is where to start in Modesto. See: yescompany.org Valley’s Got Talent – This annual competition showcases the hottest local acts and puts them head-to-head to battle for cash prizes. This is the event to get involved with if your polished act is ready to present. Info: galloarts.org/promos/talent.aspx GK Music – Located in Manteca, GK Music & Fine Arts Academy teaches everything from drama to music and also focuses on arts such as painting and drawing.

Get to Hero’s on 9th Street on August 25th to see some of the local youth bands

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that they have been working with. You will likely be impressed. You will definitely be inspired.

Strut Performing Arts – Strut Performing Arts has helped develop the careers of dancers and choreographers that have became celebrated for their efforts. Strut alumni includes dancers such as Tescia Evans, Kristin McKnight and Devin Walker. The academy recently presented a tribute to Michael Jackson at the State Theatre that drew large crowds and critical acclaim. Details: strutperformingarts.com Jeremy Renner has gone from the stages at Modesto Junior College and Beyer High School to receiving Academy Award nominations. Renner’s films have generated hundreds of millions of dollars and have made him one of Hollywood’s most sought after talents.

Educational and Civic Mayor’s Top Teens – If you work hard to really make a difference in your life and the lives of others you might just get yourself recognized by Mayor Marsh. This fairly new program is the sort of thing that will look great on college applications while making you feel proud and accomplished. Tell your teachers and community leaders about this. Details: modestogov.com/council/top50teens Stanislaus County Mock Trials – Are you planning on becoming a lawyer or a judge? Maybe you just want to learn some presentation and debate skills. Stanislaus County Mock Trials is a great place to start. Teams of 18-20 students from local high schools battle by presenting cases at the Stanislaus County Courthouse. The winning team last year was from Modesto High School. Details: scoestudentevents.org/events/mocktrials School Leadership Programs – Don’t get caught up in all the hype about teens Lindsey Pavao was raised in Manteca and became famous while on NBC’s The Voice talent competition. Pavao returned to the Modesto area last year to play a series of local shows including the MAMA Awards at the State Theatre where she blew the crowd away and received a well-deserved standing ovation. involved in school politics and leadership being nerds. Get involved in leadership programs at your school and start early on your path to a future where you become a proven and tested leader.

Volunteer at the State Theatre – Contact Sue Richardson at the State Theatre to learn about their volunteer program for local teens. Learn everything about managing and running an arts venue from selling popcorn and tickets to developing marketing strategies and working with lighting and sound systems. See: thestate. org for contact information.

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STREET Shiner Nation! Moonshine Bandits Conquer I St

Local Music Mania Modesto’s X fest has something for everyone. From the national artists like Puddle of Mudd. DMX, Aaron Carter and more to the huge line up of local bands. Over 120 performers and bands on 14 stages on 12 blocks of downtown Modesto make it a great night. There are over 50 local bands playing and many of your favorite DJs. Music you love on every stage. Your favorite downtown bars and restaurants will be open inside the XFest so you have many places to hang out. ModestoView is helping sponsor the Rockabilly and the Fuzio stage so come by and say hey. Make sure you are rested and ready for a great night on the town. So grab your ID (you have to be 21) and get your tickets now for $20 or at the door for $30 Doors open at 5:00 pm – Get there early to avoid the lines!

Music Starts at 6:00 pm – You can bring a camera and a bottle of water. No bottles, chairs, ice chests, gang wear or anything unsafe. Make this a fun night in Downtown Modesto. Carpool if you can.

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X Fest 2013 X Fest Stage Schedules

These are the most updated as of July 24.

Check back regularly at www.modestoview. com to get the latest as X Fest gets closer. Go to ModestoView.com and download our X Fest planner so you don’t miss a thing.

Bud Light KHOP Stage 6:00- Inside Out 6:45- Natural Vibrations 7:45- J Boog 8:45- Iration 10:00- Aaron Carter 11:00- Puddle of Mudd 12:15- Mid October Talk of the Town / BudLight / KWIN Stage 6:00- Split Flame 6:15- Cobalt 45 6:30- Squalid the Troll 7:00- Vokab Company 7:30- Jr. Cali &I 7:45- Definne & UT (Jorge) 12th 8:00- P. Ocean &K 8:15- Rey Res & 10th 8:25- June &K 11th 8:40- Zyme feat. Clayton Williams J 8:55- Tino Cochino 9th & 9:10- King Mackalot 9:40- Drop City Yacht Club 10:20- DMX 11:05- Serious Bizness 11:20- Work Dirty 11:35- Dirty D 12:00- Recess 12:20- Topek 12:40- Sergio Solis Modesto Toyota - 104.1 The Hawk Ron and Doug’s Excellent Promotions Stage 6:00- Triple DDD 6:45- Ron and Doug’s Most Excellent Tribute 8:15- DAM 9:00- Mad Cow Industries - Pink Floyd Tribute 10:00- Y&T 11:00- Moonshine Bandits 12:15- Hit N’ Run

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The Firkin and Fox/ Support Local Music Stage/ Ron & Doug 6:00- Callbox 6:45- Nightvale 7:30- Z strain 8:15- Josh Rosenblum 9:00- Junk Shaker 9:45- Knuckleheads 10:45- The Butlers 11:30- Joe Barretta Band 12:15- Bonemen Fuzio Tribute Stage / Mojo Productions 6:00- Electric Funeral (Ozzy) 6:30- Ledbetter (Pearl Jam) 7:00- Jagged Little Pill ( Alanis) 7:30- Beer Drinkers/Hell Raisers (ZZTop) 8:05- Kisser (Female Kiss) 8:35- My Hero (Foo Fighters) 9:05- One Love (Bob Marley) 9:30- Hormones (Female Ramones) 10:10- Killer Queens ( Queen) 10:50- Cruella (Motley Crue) 11:30- Dirty Deeds (AC/DC) 12:05- Prieszt (Judas Priest) 12:30- Crimson Host (Misfits Tribute) Nic’s New Rock Stage/ Richard T Meyer Attorney 6:00- Nothing But Losers 6:35- Some Fear None 7:10- Klank 7:45- Six Weeks Sober 8:20- Zombie Death Stench 8:55- Theory of our Kind 9:30- Clockwork Hero 10:00- Better Left Unsaid 10:35- Dedvolt 11:10- Toy Called God 11:45- South of Sanity ModestoView / Sweet Pea Knickers /Unity MusicStage 7:00- Geromino & The Scalpers 8:00- Them Creatures 9:00- Rockin’ Rick & Rhythm Wranglers 10:00- The Pendletons 11:15- Jailbreak 12:15- Thirsty Three 5150 Energy Drink /Sweat Entertainment Foam Party Stage 5:30- DJ Tommy P 6:15- DJ Monster Mack 7:15- DJ Rhythm 8:15- DJ Krazie 9:15- DJ DVS

10:15- DJ Randy G 11:30- DJ Tease/ DJ Enfo GHR Presents: Dancetronauts 6:00- Teddy C 6:45- Felipe Avelar (GHR) 7:30- Glitzy 8:15- Nick G 10:00- Bad Boy Bill & Richard Visson 11:00- Dancetronauts feat/ DJ Philly Phil 5150 Energy / Opulent Temple – Random Nights 6:00- Questic 7:00- Dr. Jones 8:00- Drew Drop 9;00- Brian Peek 9:45- Cosmic Selector 10:30- Syd Gris v. Kimba 11:15- Brian Williams 12:00- Billy Casazza Nic’s Punk Stage 6:00- Brokenote Undertone 6:35- Bully The Kid 7:10- The PRiCKs 7:45- Your Band Sucks 8:20- Fallen Short 8:55- California Medication 9:30- Pounders 10:25- Broken Trojan 11:00- Keep It Lit 11:35- A La Lune Levels Stage 6:00- Dade 7:00- Chaos 8:00- Glimpse 9:00- Thrawn 10:00- Daniel Mendez 11:00- Zin 12:00- Zya Fat Cat Stage 6:00- Robin Hood Effect 7:15- Renegade Conspiracy 8:15- Nesta 9:15- DJ Eric G 10:00- DG Topek One 11:00- DJ Lorenzo 12:00- DJ Weapon Upstairs Rockin’ Rick and the 10:00- Felipe Garcia Rhythm Wranglers play 11:00- Aaron Galvez the Rockabilly Stage 12:00- Glenn Hamarstom 1:00- Teddy C

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“Ball Dudes”

On the television, Barry Bonds shoots a line drive foul that nearly decapitates old Mike Walt. Mike is a ball dude, one of two old farts hired by the Giants to patrol the foul lines chasing balls and tossing them to the fans before the fans fall out of the stands trying to get a souvenir. Kruk and Kuip, the play-by-play and color guys, point out that Mike and Mike Johnson, the other ball dude, had grown up together in Escalon, a little town just down the Stanislaus River from Modesto, and had played baseball together since third grade.

“That’ll be us,” I tell George, who reclines on the couch sucking slowly on a Pediapop.

We, too, have been best friends and teammates since third grade. I played second

by Ken White and wore #7, in honor of Mickey Mantle, the Mick. He played first and wore #30, in honor of Orlando Cepeda, the Baby Bull.

“Some day,” he says, a little out of breath, in between long draws on the medicinal popsicle. “Be a little tough to bend over with this,” he adds, pointing at the stoma that feeds the plastic sack of body waste dangling at his emaciated waist.

“Hell, old Mike can’t touch his toes, either,” I reply. Just then, old Mike lets one scoot between his legs, loses his balance, and topples ass-over-teakettle.

“Maybe,” George says, and we both chuckle.

As I stand beside the wooden casket floating above the dark hole in the bright September sun, the day after the Giants sweep the Dodgers, I think of the ball dudes and all the other things my best friend and I will never do as planned.

You see, cancer bats last

Endurance

By Mary Layton The Zen View has become so Zen it dissolved into thin air in the hot month of July.

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger...

Endurance.

My mind seems to surrender a little more easily in hot weather.

I slow down. Think of what really is priority.

Actually, thanks to the heat I become more sensible.

It’s a survival thing.

The heat also makes me dream.

Of people coming together to do fun stuff.

Singing with people in a cool place.

Weaving baskets under a shady tree.

Drumming, barefoot, dancing, feeling free.

Painting, writing, community gardening.

And counting our blessings.

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Back to School Modesto- August 8 What?? Is it that time already?

Aug 8 is the big back to school day.

Be safe on the roads out there. Most of the kids in Modesto will be going back to school earlier than ever this year. The new school clothes, the reams of binder paper, the calculators will be n the backpacks as kids go back in search of higher education. Donate to your teacher’s need list and make sure that our kids have every chance to me successful.

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ALL AGES Introducing your New All Ages View Writer Hi my name is Leia Johnson and I am

by Leia Johnson

thrilled to be your new All Ages View writer.

I am twelve years old and I am going into the eighth grade. I’m so excited to be a part of the Modesto View and I look forward to sharing with you all the upcoming and exciting things to do in Modesto. I am honored to follow in the footsteps of the very talented Abbey Murphy. We are all going to miss you Abbey, but I know you will have an amazing year at Cal This month we are all going back to school and that means new teachers friends, clothes and supplies. As you’re out shopping, it’s a good time to remember that there are kids out there who can’t afford school supplies. Please think about purchasing something extra at this time. You can donate to any school in need or local service group or just pick a friend, family or teacher that could use the help. This

NON PROFIT Donate your talent to United Cerebral Palsey, ( UCP) You are invited to Connections Family Center's Open Mic Night! Admission is free, and donations are accepted. We welcome all performers, regardless of their ability. Festivities will include a silent auction featuring local artists, refreshments and more! All proceeds will support the UCP of Stanislaus music program, which provides engaging musical experiences for adults with disabilities. Whether you decide to perform or just show your support, please join in for an unforgettable evening of improv, art, music, food and fun!

Saturday, August 10th, Sign-ups 5 Show at 5:30 PM Connections Family Center is located at: 2630 W Rumble Rd Modesto, CA

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may become an annual tradition for you and your family! Here’s another way kids can contribute: I am a member of the Leos Club which is the youth organization of Lions Club International. Our club organized a donation of backpacks filled with new school supplies such as pencils, rulers, and scissors for kids in need.

Speaking of back-to-school always gets me thinking about my favorite place; The Ice Cream Company! If you’re not familiar with The Ice Cream Company, it has been

around for over thirty years! Their homemade ice cream is delicious and their good food, service, and atmosphere makes it a place the whole family will love. I have been going there since I was little and my parents went there a lot when they were kids too! It’s always fun to make new traditions with your family. Have a fun end of the summer and have an awesome school year! I hope to see you all around Modesto soon

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Minnie’s Summer Shindig

It’s Party Time! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 17th, for the 3rd Annual Friends of Minnie’s Summer Shindig. No matter what school you went to, or what year you graduated, you’re welcome to join us if you’re an “alum” of Minnie’s Restaurant. The fun starts at 7 pm and ends at 1 am. Last year there were 250 in attendance.

Dress is your casual luau attire and dance the night away to a DJ spinning the classics from the ‘60’s, 70’s & 80’s and more.

There will also be a Chinese buffet and drink specials aplenty.

Cost is just $10 per ticket. Please RSVP and tix will be mailed to you. Please make payment to “Minnie’s” and send to: Summer Shindig, 1001 West Rumble Rd., Modesto, 95350. keithwade61@sbcglobal.net

Hey wahinis and surfer dudes, it’s the State Summer shindig!

This time, we’re taking a break from the sizzling Summer sun and spending an evening in the “cool” State Theatre lobby with margaritas and “canapes” -- snack food your mother served during bridge parties back in the day. Deviled Eggs, Stuffed Celery, Cocktail Franks -- you get the idea! You can get in on limbo and Hula Hoop contests for boss prizes, or just hang ten and listen to surf music. So don your Aloha shirts and muumuus, or grass skirts and coconuts, because we’re going Hawaiian by way of the 1960s in a tribute to our favorite Mouseketeer Annette Funicello.

August 11 Doors and Beach Party at 2 p.m.; Film at 3 p.m. $10

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BLUES & JAZZ What’s new with Jazz and the Blues news

by Eric Benson The

summer rolls on with the farmers markets, county fairs and the chance to get away before kids are back in school and fall rolls around. But be sure and make time for the 14th annual X-fest August 3rd. The Modesto View is helping present the rockabilly stage so come back and say hello. It’s changed over the years and when you are my age you roll out early and leave before the throng of thousands descend for the late night boogie. Some great shows coming to town so get out and check one out.

And if not quite 21you can attend Modstock Music Fest the next day, 8/4 in Graceda Park. Featured are 26 local bands in a family-friendly environment.

The Gallo Center has some great booking, including: Los Lonely Boys 8/7, Dave Koz & Friends8/9, rock crooner Chris Isaak 8/10, and George Thorogood & The Destroyers August 22nd, (my birthday), you know where I’m going. But my pick for the month is the return of Straight No Chaser 8/16, this Acapella group is nothing short of incredible live, and is a crowd pleaser.

They cover the genre’s, from Swing to Blues, to pop and a little of everything else.

The State brings in a struttin’ with some Beer, Blues, and Barbecue 8/3 with Billy T.K. JR, Blues guitarist and singer from down under. On the bill are the valleys own Big Earl & the Cryin’ Shame, and the MOFO Party Band opening. The female band Blame Sally, 8/9 will feature folk and acoustic styling’s, and Cumbia Dance party with Candelaria on 8/24.

And on the west side of things: West Side Theatre brings in Bruce Springsteen tribute, The Rising 8/17 spanning 5 decades of Bruce’s music. September features Antsy McClain & Trailer Park Troubadours 9/14, Diego’s Umbrella, and (Gypsy Jazz) 9/28.

The venue is a restored movie theatre with not a bad seat in the house.

Hero’s continues with some great local and regional shows. The Tues/wed Jazz & Blues nights are on hold for now but plenty of Indie and rock bands most weekends, check out: www.hero’smodesto.com for details.

The kickin out the jam’s side of things continues at the Barkin’ Dog with Thursdays with Dave Dow, (Jazz), Queen Bean Sundays hosts jam with acoustic, rock music.

And if you like Trad Jazz, check out the third Sundays at the Clarion Hotel from Noon on for listening and dancing.

On the nightlife side: Clarion Hotel with Creole jazz Kings Thursdays, Gervasoni’s Fridays with Carlos Martinez. Wexford’s Pub has live music Thursdays through Sat., Speakeasy live music Tues, and Thurs-Sat., Boardroom Thurs through Sat. features live music and the new Rivets American Grill opening soon on Oakdale Road.

Need to get, let me know something going on reach me at: mbenson@fire2wire.com, or cell 209-918-7033.

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Peace out, Eric Benson

Recycle your tires!

The City of Modesto recently received a Tire Amnesty Grant through CalRecycle. In an ongoing effort to encourage the residents of Modesto to recycle their waste tires we will be offering several free events throughout the next two years. With a coupon, City of Modesto residents will be able to recycle up to 9 tires, at no cost, per amnesty event. Tires will need to be taken to their local waste hauler, Bertolotti Disposal Service or Gilton Resource Recovery Facility.

Coupons will be available upon request through the City of Modesto’s Solid Waste Department located at 1010 Tenth Street, 4th floor, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department in downtown Modesto. The office is open from 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday to distribute coupons (except holidays). Proof of City of Modesto residency required to receive coupon. Limit 1 coupon per household, per event. In addition, call for specific questions about the program or eligibility by calling (209) 577-5494.

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Program Guidelines: • City of Modesto residents only • No businesses • Tires with and without rims - OK • Car, Truck & Motorcycle Tires - OK • Up to 9 tires accepted at no charge • No Commercial or Tractor Tires

What to do: • Call City of Modesto and request a Coupon: (209) 577-5494 - Gilton Solid Waste (209) 527-3781 - Bertolotti Disposal (209) 537-8000

• Take Tires to Garbage Company • Do not mix tires with other waste

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ACOUSTIC

URBAN

Concerts in your Home

Behind the Curtain

By Aaron Rowan

by Tru Luv Lopez Reggie Rucker

Al Medina

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Mid October

Have you ever asked yourself how, or who comes up with organizing talent competitions? So has this guy ..so Tru did some research, which brings me to introduce this gentlemen, Reggie Rucker, Media Marketing Director for X Fest. Did you tune into the latest online XFest voting competitions? Even though the voting is over, the sole purpose was to reach more people to vote for local talent to play at XFEST 2013 and at the same time, promote XFest! If you find yourself double fisted remember to check the line up!

TL: Were you the head of organizing the competition?

RR: Yes, I was responsible for managing the competition. I am the Social Media Marketing Director for X Fest, and am responsible for managing all aspects of our social media efforts, including special events and contests that will be promoted almost exclusively through our social media channels.

TL: Who came up with the idea and how dose it work?

RR: It was a concept that Chris Ricci wanted to try with the success of our Miss X Fest contest. He felt we could generate similar enthusiasm around getting friends of bands to vote for them to play X Fest.

TL: Who are the winners for the onstage performance act for the X Fest?

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P. Ocean RR: Our winners are Mid October (an alternative rock band), and King Mackalot, P. Ocean, and Jr. Cali.

TL: how many voters voted?

RR: tallied about 5,000 votes over 5 rounds of voting TL: Do you plan on doing this again next year?

RR: This is something we will likely do again next year. It went well for us, and we already have ways we can improve on the concept next year.

TL: Were there any artists that stuck out during the competition RR: All of our final four were great. Mid October and Mini Game Villains (who lost in a close race to Mid October in the Group Final) were both very strong. P. Ocean and Mackalot had a good turnout for our Live Final in the 10th Street Plaza at Fuzio Universal Bistro last Thursday (the 18th). Jr. Cali put on a good performance. We had quality acts who earned their chance to perform.

There you have a behind the curtain look at what it takes and the results of dedicated people coming to come to organize events like this one.

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was introduced to CIYH through a bay area friend, and it quickly became one of my most useful tools for finding acoustic talent. It’s shorthand for ConcertsInYourHome.com, the brainchild of award-winning musician Fran Snyder. The premise behind this network is to provide artists with the best environments to share their music, without the noise and distractions found in bar/club settings.

This is a matter of immeasurable importance, as I know firsthand. Sometimes I will be at a venue trying to watch a gifted friend of mine perform, yet keep getting my attention pulled away by the poker game on the TV. Fail! Another time, I was starting to ignore the performer - someone I had booked! - in favor of the action flick on the TV. Fail! Fortunately, my good friend Sue Cotter (a fellow CIYH host) was sitting right beneath the flatscreen, and sneakily reached up and put an end to that distraction. Thank you for that, Sue. Friends don’t let friends miss out on great music.

For the most part, booking through CIYH means performing in someone’s living room. I’ve hosted intimate showcases in mine for over a year now, which have led to many wonderful new ventures. 40% of the artists featured at this year’s Modesto Unplugged Music Festival, for instance, were either national artists I found through the network, or otherwise had performed at my house concert series.

Downtown Modesto has some good listening room venues as well, where it’s just you and the music. One space I’m starting to

work with more is Peer Recovery Art Project at 1222 J St. John Black, mastermind behind this gallery, came to the rescue recently after I learned of the loss of a MUMfest venue with almost no notice. John gave us a new home for an awesome country/ folk afternoon showcase. Peer Recovery is a great spot to enjoy some live music; hold an art show, art classes, or songwriting workshops; or just to sit back and chill. As John will tell you, this gallery belongs to the entire arts community.

I open my late summer/fall run of shows there on Monday 8/5, with October Gold, a sweet guitar/violin duo from Montreal, supported by piano/trumpet/vocal looping artist Stephanie Rearick from Wisconsin, and emerging local songwriter Andrew Alvarez. Showcase runs from 6-9 PM, with a $5 cover.

Then on Wednesday the 7th, check out folk/roots quartet West My Friend (also from Canada) with central valley troubadour Al Medina, sharing his mix of acoustic rock, folk and blues at Deva Café, 1202 J St., from 7-9 PM. Only $5 for this lovely night of music as well.

Also at the Peer Recovery, there are new monthly music events - second Thursdays, PRP staff member and local songwriter Benjamin Phelps hosts an open jam starting at 7 PM. Third Thursdays, during the downtown Art Walk, come hear a local performer from 5:30-8:30. This month Al Medina will be featured. Enjoy the cool art there as well, and don’t forget to say hi to Mr. Black, a definite white hat for the local arts scene.

Benjamin Phelps

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FIT Ready, Set, Compress!

by Efren Martinez Being an entertainer, you might say that I prefer to be a bit flamboyant. (you think?)

So when I stumbled upon a Zensah compression sportswear website one day, the florescent yellow, green and pink socks defiantly caught my eye. I just had to have them for my flashy look at my races. 2012 was my best racing year ever. In fact, in all the competitions I competed, I either won or placed outside of two. Incredible. My times were starting to be screaming fast and in one race I actually took the over all win in the 1 mile with a 5:29 fallowed by taking the over all win in the 5K with a time of 17:59.

It was then that I started to really pay attention to the science behind compression.

Little did I know that the benefits from these compression socks would totally outweigh the flashy look I was shooting

for. To my amazement, I learned wearing compressions garments not only enhanced my performance during a run, they also helped me recover much faster. According to the research I found online, the benefits included; enhanced blood circulation as a result of improved venous return, faster recovery, reduced muscle oscillation/

vibration and increased muscle support.

WOW! So as I kept reading various studies on compression wear, I started to understand the science and it all fell into place as to why I was able to have such a great racing year in 2012.

Today, I not only consider myself a Zensah Compression Athlete, but I try to encourage others to experience the many benefits of using compression wear at their races, in their training or even at work. Work?

Yes work. After noticing the many benefits from my compressions leg sleeves including the reduction of the bulging veins after a hard run, I decided to buy my wife a pair for work. My wife is in customer service and according to her step counter, putting on 5-miles in an 8-hour day is about the av-

erage per workday. Since she’s been wearing her compressions leg sleeves, her legs aren’t as bothersome as they would have been without wearing them.

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BLUES

Outside Lands is Out-a-sight!

August 2013

by ‘Big’ Earl Matthews Kiwi superstar, Billy Tk Jr. will take the stage along with Mofo Party Band and Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame on August 3rd at the State Theatre. The event, Beer, Blues and BBQ will feature catering by Doc’s BBQ Pit.

Hello Music lovers, I hope you are enjoying all that summer has to offer. I only have a couple of things to tell you about for the month of August. This won’t take long.

At the State Theatre on August 3rd, Beer, Blues & BBQ is taking place. Featuring, all the way from New Zealand Billy TK Junior, from Fresno, MoFo Party Band and yours truly, Big Earl & the Cryin’ Shame. Billy is an absolutely amazing Guitar Slinger who is touring the West Coast of the United States for the very first time and I couldn’t be happier to share the stage with him. As most Modesto Blues fans already know, MoFo Party Band is one of the best show bands in California. They will keep you dancing in the aisles! Doc’s BBQ will be serving tasty Southern eats during this event and that is going to make for a night to remember. You can get tickets in advance from the ticket office at the State for only $15 or online at thestate.org.

For those of you who read my column every month, you already know I have been working with 13 local bands/solo artists all year in order to put out a compilation album. We raised money using Kickstarter and have held fund raisers and worked our butts off to get this thing finished.

I am happy to announce that the project is complete and it sounds great! We are over the moon with excitement and planning at

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least two fun CD release parties. At the time of this writing I only have one date solid and that is going to be at the Prospect Theater on August 16th. We will have 12 of the 13 acts represented on the CD performing short sets starting at 7pm and going into the wee hours.

This is a celebration folks. We can’t wait to share the end results of all of our united efforts. This project has been a true collaboration with many of the artists (24 in total) playing on multiple tracks and on multiple instruments.

I need to give special credit to Mr. Chandler Pratt (Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, House of Orange) for his work recording and mixing this compilation and playing on every single track. He is awesome and we love him.

Also to everyone who funded the project via our Kickstarter campaign, thank you for sticking with us.

To conclude, music is good, community is important and when you put the two together you are improving the quality of life for everyone who makes the effort to be involved. I hope you caught that last part, make the effort to be involved.

Calendar for August Aug 3rd Beer, Blues & BBQ at the State, $15, all-ages

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Here in Modesto, we are near one of the best music festivals in the world. Three days of epic music, great crowds, fun and food mean San Francisco Outsidelands.

This year the legendary Paul McCartney headlines the festival, along with Red Hot Chile Peppers, Willie Nelson, The National, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Phoenix, Hall & Oats, Nine Inch Nails and so many more. Plan your schedule at www.sfoutsidelands.com From Modesto, we recommend taking BART to SF to the Civic Center and catch the shuttles at the Bill Graham Auditorium. Must have advanced tix from www. sfoutsidelands.com Or catch Muni as they have many lines that take you to Golden Gate Park and there is free bike valet by Levi’s and even a bike shop and bike wash.

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BARGAIN

by Monica Barber August is here and the heat is on! It’s hot all over Mo-Town and you better be ready to go for the cool. Going for the coolest spots at the hottest events in town doesn’t mean separating you from your hard-earned cash at all. There’s always a hot event at a cold price, even in hot August. So Mo-town, keep your finances on ice while you indulge in a few of these hot events!

Hot August in Modesto welcomes X-FEST 2013, August 3rd featuring 60 bands,12 stages and 15 blocks of entertainment all for the price of one show. Entry includes admission to one of the world’s largest dance parties. No matter rain or shine, this party will go on. Tickets $20 in advance, $30 at the door. Doors open at 5 pm. 21+ More information: xfestmodesto.com If you’re not of age, don’t worry. Head over to the 3rd Annual Modstock event on August 4th. It’s an all-ages event that includes 20+ bands and is entirely free and fun for the entire family. It’s a festival about peace,

ing of Beach Blanket Bingo on August 11th and cool off with refreshments. It’s a Summer Shindig and a Film! The beach party is about to jump off and it promises to be a big splash! Throw on a grass skirt, coconuts or a Hawaiian shirt and get ready to party!

Admission is only $10 and is ideal for allages. Make it a family outing. Limbo poles and hula hoops will be ready for action!

The party starts at 2pm and the film rolls at 3pm. Don’t miss out! thestate.org Shop until you drop and support a good cause as Macy’s Vintage Faire celebrates it’s 8th Annual Shop for a Cause event on August 24th to benefit numerous local chari-

ties in cities all over the United States. Pick up your shopping pass at Stanislaus County Animal Services Auxiliary and then save all day with an exclusive Macy’s discount.

Passes are $5. Get your pass when you make a donation. stancounty.com/animalservices End the month on a cultural high note! On August 31st Central West Ballet returns for their Annual Ballet in Park event. This is a free event at Graceada Park’s Mancini Bowl. Sit back and enjoy an evening of dance that will delight all ages. The ballet begins at 7pm. More information: centralwestballet.org

ModStock 2013 Break out your favorite outfit for the beach and catch a wave to the State Theatre’s Summer Shindig on August 11th featuring the classic film “Beach Blanket Bingo.” love and music at Graceada Park. The show starts at 10am and runs til dusk. facebook. com/ModstockMusicFest Had enough of the summer heat? Make your way to the State Theatre for a view-

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Modstock, the peace, love, youth music, rock ‘n roll Circus is coming August 4. A free concert for all! 20 bands of youth musicians, the rock ‘n roll stars of the future, and dozens and dozens of arts and crafts, food vendors, and carnival rides. See High Voltage, DAM, Eli Goodtime & Old Timers, Z Strain and more. Read the ModestoView interview with Darin Morris in our July edition and learn more about this cool program to develop youth and new bands.

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August 1 20 Feet from Stardom American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Beer Pong Before Midnight Billy Currington Brave Bull Happy Hour Bubblemania Candy Sushi Craft Dave Dow open jam session DJ O Spins Dance Firefly Craft Friends of the Library mtg Happy Hour Johnny & Kelly Live Karaoke Night Ladies Night Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Neil & Matt Live Neil and Matt Live Open Jam w Channing Heath Other Place Karaoke Riverbank Golden Agers Sightseers Skewers Industry Night Stanislaus Photo Collective Story time Story Time Story Time Story Time Summer reading Ten Minute Short Plays Thirsty Thursdays at ClimaX Tim Allen Live Tim Allen Live Turlock Senior Center Dance Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 2 American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Before Midnight Boots & Skirts DJ Dance Party Graffiti Summer Nights at A&W Happy Hour Johnny and Kelly Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Music Melissa Etheridge Live Music in the Plaza Nuts vs Stockton Stanislaus Photo Collective Ten Minute Short Plays Unfinished Song Weekend Dance Party Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 3 80s, 90s, Boogie Nights American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Billy T.K. Jr., Beer, Blues and BBQ Boogie Nights Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market DJ Dance Party Graffiti Summer Nights at A&W Jake Orvis & the Broken Band Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Music Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Flea Market Nuts vs Stockton Red Shield Amateur Boxing Shadowchase Group Run Stanislaus Photo Collective Telescope Night Unfinished Song Unleashed

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Weekend Dance Party X Fest X-Fest Afterparty @ Climax Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 4 State Theatre 20 Feet from Stardom McHenry Museum American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Clarion /Shooters Before Midnight State Theatre Brave Bull-ettes Drag Show Gallo Center for the Arts Bull-ettes Drag Show Brave Bull Ceres Flea Market Salida Library Crows Landing Flea Market Ceres Library Golden Oldies Dancing Barkin’ Dog 940 11th St Jeramy Norris and the Dangerous Mood Brave Bull Karaoke Night Oakdale Library Karaoke with Clovis King Hughson Library Modesto Flea Market Clarion /Shooters Modstock 2013 P Wexford’s Pub Nuts vs Stockton Midway Lounge Pool Tournament Battered Beaver Shadowchase Group Run Downtown Modesto 16th St Summer Opera in Cinema Series The Boardroom Ten Minute Short Plays The Boardroom Vintage Faire Farmers Market White Hawk Lounge Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII The Other Place August 5 3600 Sante fe St, Riverbank,Ca Auditions State Theatre Before Midnight Skewers Happy Hour Mistlin Gallery Karaoke Monday Hughson library Karaoke with Clovis King Salida Library Masked Intruder Turlock Library Mayor’s book Club Turlock Library Open Mic Modesto Library Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Prospect Theatre Story Time ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Unfinished Song Vintage Lounge WCPL Poker Tournament Vintage Lounge Turlock Wiggle Worms Turlock Senior Center August 6 Carnegie Arts Center $2 Tuesday and Karaoke American Classic Car Painting Exhibit McHenry Museum Brave Bull Happy Hour State Theatre Computer Basics* Clarion /Shooters Friends of the Library Meeting Battered Beaver Happy Hour A & W Drive In Industry Night Red Solo Cup Clarion /Shooters Karaoke Night The Boardroom Karaoke with Clovis King Yosemite Bowl The Jane Austen Book Club (2007) Midway Lounge National Night Out Ridgeway’s Lounge Neil Buettner Live Barkin’ Dog Grill Nuts Vs Lancaster Ironstone Vineyards Open jam w Channing Heath 10th St Place Pool Tournament John Thurman Field Stanislaus Photo Collective Mistlin Gallery Story Time Prospect Theatre Story Time State Theatre Story time Crocodile’s Nightclub Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Carnegie Arts Center Unfinished Song Wiggle Worms Clarion /Shooters August 7 McHenry Museum American Classic Car Painting Exhibit State Theatre Before Midnight Clarion /Shooters Brave Bull Happy Hour 1651 East Whitmore Avenue Creole Jazz Kings Live Band 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Friends of the Library mtg Battered Beaver Graffiti Velvet Creamery Cruise In A & W Drive In Happy Hour Hero’s Brewpub Karaoke Night Midway Lounge Los Lonely Boys Ridgeway’s Lounge Nuts Vs Lancaster Barkin’ Dog Grill Pool Tournament Downtown Modesto 16th St Stanislaus Photo Collective 1107 South 7th Street Story Time John Thurman Field Story Time Red Shield Center Story Time Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Turlock Library Book Club Mistlin Gallery Wiggle Worms MJC, East Campus, Science Building lawn Wiggle Worms State Theatre Wiggle Worms T’s Cocktails Wiggle Worms

Crocodile’s Nightclub Downtown Modesto ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center State Theatre McHenry Museum State Theatre Brave Bull Brave Bull 1651 East Whitmore Avenue 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Crocodile’s Nightclub T’s Cocktails Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge 1107 South 7th Street Graceada Park John Thurman Field The Other Place Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale State Theatre Prospect Theatre Vintage Vaire Village Carnegie Arts Center West Side Theatre State Theatre Clarion /Shooters The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge Hero’s Brewpub Riverbank Library Clarion /Shooters Firkin and Fox Riverbank Library State Theatre Battered Beaver Modesto Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub McHenry Museum Brave Bull Modesto Library Modesto Library Clarion /Shooters Clarion /Shooters Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge State Theatre All over Modesto P Wexfords John Thurman Field Sweet Lu’s Battered Beaver Mistlin Gallery Ceres Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library Speakeasy State Theatre Modesto Library McHenry Museum State Theatre Brave Bull Clarion /Shooters Turlock Library 2204 McHenry Ave, Modesto.

Clarion /Shooters Midway Lounge Gallo Center for the Arts John Thurman Field The Other Place Mistlin Gallery Empire Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library Turlock Library Salida Library Salida Library Turlock Library Turlock Library

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Wild Wednesday Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 8 American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Back to School 2013 MCS Beer Pong Before Midnight Brave Bull Happy Hour Dave Dow open jam session Fan Craft Happy Hour Internet Basics* Karaoke Night LEGO Club Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Neil and Matt Live Nuts Vs Lancaster Seanario Stanislaus Photo Collective Story time Story Time Story Time Story Time Sunshine Craft Thirsty Thursdays at ClimaX Tim Allen Live Unfinished Song Unfinished Song Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 9 American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Boots & Skirts Dave Koz and Friends DJ Dance Party Graffiti Summer Nights at A&W Happy Hour Johnny and Kelly Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Legally Blond, The Musical Live Music Mike Osborn Much Ado About Nothing Music in the Plaza Night Gaunts Stanislaus Photo Collectivey Strangebrew Live Weekend Dance Party Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 10 80s, 90s, Boogie Nights Alice in Wonderland Alice in Wonderland American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Boogie Nights Ceres Flea Market Chris Isaak Crows Landing Flea Market Day of Play DJ Dance Party Graffiti Summer Nights at A&W Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Kickstart Legally Blond, The Musical Levels X-Fest Afterparty Live Music Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Flea Market MPA - 42nd STREET MPA - 42nd STREET Much Ado About Nothing Old Finsherman’s Club Car Show Open Mic Night Relaunch Party Shadowchase Group Run Stanislaus Photo Collective Texas Hippie Coalition Unfinished Song Weekend Dance Party Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII

ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center McHenry Museum Modesto City Schools Clarion /Shooters State Theatre Brave Bull Barkin’ Dog Grill Empire Library Clarion /Shooters Modesto Library Midway Lounge Ceres Library Downtown Modesto 16th St The Boardroom John Thurman Field Hero’s Brewpub Mistlin Gallery Hughson library Salida Library Turlock Library Turlock Library Hughson Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Vintage Lounge Turlock State Theatre State Theatre Carnegie Arts Center McHenry Museum Clarion /Shooters Galllo Center for the Arts Battered Beaver A & W Drive In Clarion /Shooters The Boardroom Yosemite Bowl Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Turlock Community Theatre Barkin’ Dog Grill T’s Cocktails State Theatre 10th St Place Hero’s Brewpub Mistlin Gallery 10th St Place Crocodile’s Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center Clarion /Shooters West Side Theatre West Side Theatre McHenry Museum Clarion /Shooters 1651 East Whitmore Avenue Gallo Center for the Arts 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Turlock Library Battered Beaver A & W Drive In Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge T’s Cocktails Turlock Community Theatre Levels Nightclub Barkin’ Dog Grill Downtown Modesto 16th St 1107 South 7th Street Gallo Center for the Arts Gallo Center for the Arts State Theatre Old Fisherman’s Club Connections Family Center ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Mistlin Gallery Fat Cat State Theatre Crocodile’s Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center

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August 11 American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Beach Party & Film Beach Blanket Bingo Brave Bull-ettes Drag Show Bull-ettes Drag Show Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market Golden Oldies Dancing Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Legally Blond, The Musical Modesto Flea Market MPA - 42nd STREET Much Ado Abouth Nothing Pool Tournament Shadowchase Group Run Vintage Faire Farmers Market Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 12 Happy Hour Karaoke with Clovis King Much Ado About Nothing Open Mic Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Story Time Unfinished Song WCPL Poker Tournament Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms August 13 $2 Tuesday and Karaoke American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Brave Bull Happy Hour Computer Basics* Friends of the Library mtg Happy Hour Industry Night Industry Night Red Solo Cup Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Much Ado About Nothing Neil Buettner Live Nuts vs San Jose Open jam w Channing Heath Pool Tournament Salida Library Book Club Stanislaus Photo Collective Story Time Story time Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Unfinished Song Wiggle Worms August 14 American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Brave Bull Happy Hour Creole Jazz Kings Creole Jazz Kings Live Band Graffiti Velvet Creamery Cruise In Happy Hour Karaoke Night Nuts vs San Jose Pool Tournament Singles Mingle Beach Party Stanislaus Photo Collective Story Time Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Wild Wednesday Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 15 American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Beer Pong Brave Bull Happy Hour Dave Dow open jam session Happy Hour Internet Basics* Karaoke Night Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Much Ado About Nothing Neil and Matt Live

CALENDAR McHenry Museum State Theatre Brave Bull Brave Bull 1651 East Whitmore Avenue 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Crocodile’s Nightclub Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Turlock Community Theatre 1107 South 7th Street Gallo Center for the Arts State Theatre The Other Place Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Vintage Vaire Village Carnegie Arts Center Clarion /Shooters Ridgeway’s Lounge State Theatre Clarion /Shooters Firkin and Fox Riverbank Library State Theatre Battered Beaver Modesto Library Modesto Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub McHenry Museum Brave Bull Modesto Library Empire Library Clarion /Shooters Clarion /Shooters Clarion /Shooters Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge State Theatre P Wexfords John Thurman Field Sweet Lu’s Battered Beaver Salida Library Mistlin Gallery Ceres Library Oakdale Library Speakeasy State Theatre Modesto Library McHenry Museum Brave Bull Clarion /Shooters Clarion /Shooters 2204 McHenry Ave, Modesto.

Clarion /Shooters Midway Lounge John Thurman Field The Other Place State Theatre Mistlin Gallery Oakdale Library Turlock Library Turlock Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center McHenry Museum Clarion /Shooters Brave Bull Barkin’ Dog Grill Clarion /Shooters Modesto library Midway Lounge Downtown Modesto 16th St State Theatre The Boardroom

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Nuts vs San Jose Stanislaus Photo Collective Story time Story Time Story Time Thirsty Thursdays at ClimaX Unfinished Song Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 16 American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Boots & Skirts Brandi Carlile DJ Dance Party Graffiti Summer Nights at A&W Great Oglee Moglee Happy Hour Hot August Nights Car Show Johnny and Kelly Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Music Movies at Mancini Much Ado About Nothing Music in the Plaza Nuts vs Bakersfield Stanislaus Photo Collective STRAIGHT NO CHASER Third Friday Dance Club Twilight Drifters Weekend Dance Party Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 17 80s, 90s, Boogie Nights American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Anime Day Boogie Nights Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market DJ Dance Party Electra Road Graffiti Summer Nights at A&W Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Music Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Flea Market Nuts vs Bakersfield Shadowchase Group Run Stanislaus Photo Collective Star Wars: Episode VI Breakfast at Tiffanys The Rising Weekend Dance Party Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 18 American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Brave Bull-ettes Drag Show Bull-ettes Drag Show Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market Del Rio Premier Car Show Golden Oldies Dancing Kaiser Free Community Health Fair Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Film Society presents:Picnic Modesto Flea Market Nuts vs Bakersfield Pool Tournament Shadowchase Group Run “A Night At The Ballpark” Vintage Faire Farmers Market Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 19 Happy Hour Karaoke with Clovis King Much Ado About Nothing Open Mic

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John Thurman Field Mistlin Gallery Hughson library Turlock Library Turlock Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub State Theatre Carnegie Arts Center McHenry Museum Clarion /Shooters Turlock Community Theatre Battered Beaver A & W Drive In T’s Cocktails Clarion /Shooters Hy Lond Health Care The Boardroom Yosemite Bowl Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Barkin’ Dog Grill Mancini Bowl - Graceada Park State Theatre 10th St Place John Thurman Field Mistlin Gallery Gallo Center for the Arts Modesto Senior Center Hero’s Brewpub Crocodile’s Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center Clarion /Shooters McHenry Museum Salida Library Clarion /Shooters 1651 East Whitmore Avenue 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Battered Beaver T’s Cocktails A & W Drive In Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Barkin’ Dog Grill Downtown Modesto 16th St 1107 South 7th Street John Thurman Field Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Mistlin Gallery State Theatre State Theatre West Side Theatre Crocodile’s Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center McHenry Museum Brave Bull Brave Bull 1651 East Whitmore Avenue 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Del Rio G&CC Crocodile’s Nightclub Modesto Center Plaza Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge State Theatre 1107 South 7th Street John Thurman Field The Other Place Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale John Thurman Field Party Deck Vintage Vaire Village Carnegie Arts Center Clarion /Shooters Ridgeway’s Lounge State Theatre Clarion /Shooters

Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Story Time WCPL Poker Tournament Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Wii Game Day YA Craft: Magnet Making August 20 $2 Tuesday and Karaoke American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Brave Bull Happy Hour Danger Cakes Family Movie Night Happy Hour Industry Night Industry Night Red Solo Cup Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Much Ado About Nothing Neil Buettner Live Open jam w Channing Heath Pool Tournament Stanislaus Photo Collective Story Time Story time Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Wiggle Worms Word Basics* August 21 American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Brave Bull Happy Hour Creole Jazz Kings Creole Jazz Kings Live Band Graffiti Velvet Creamery Cruise In Happy Hour Karaoke Night Modesto Library Book Club Much Ado About Nothing Pool Tournament Stanislaus Photo Collective Story Time Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Wild Wednesday Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 22 American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Beer Pong Brave Bull Happy Hour Dave Dow open jam session Drive Thru Tri Tip Fund Raiser Excel Basics* Foam Pencil Toppers George Thorogood Happy Hour Karaoke Night LEGO Club Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Much Ado About Nothing Neil and Matt Live Stanislaus Photo Collective Story time Story Time Story Time Thirsty Thursdays at ClimaX Tim Allen Live Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 23 Adam Bishop & the Young Guns American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Blue Jasmine Boots & Skirts DJ Dance Party Emerson Biggins Graffiti Summer Nights at A&W Happy Hour Johnny and Kelly Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Music Movies at Mancini Music in the Plaza

Firkin and Fox Riverbank Library Battered Beaver Modesto Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library Turlock Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub McHenry Museum Brave Bull Hero’s Brewpub Salida Library Clarion /Shooters Clarion /Shooters Clarion /Shooters Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge State Theatre P Wexfords Sweet Lu’s Battered Beaver Mistlin Gallery Ceres Library Oakdale Library Speakeasy Modesto Library Modesto Library McHenry Museum Brave Bull Clarion /Shooters Clarion /Shooters 2204 McHenry Ave, Modesto.

Clarion /Shooters Midway Lounge Modesto Library State Theatre The Other Place Mistlin Gallery Oakdale Library Turlock Library Turlock Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center McHenry Museum Clarion /Shooters Brave Bull Barkin’ Dog Grill Parent Resource Center Modesto Library Hughson Library Gallo Center for the Arts Clarion /Shooters Midway Lounge Ceres Library Downtown Modesto 16th St State Theatre The Boardroom Mistlin Gallery Hughson library Turlock Library Turlock Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Vintage Lounge Carnegie Arts Center Deva Cafe McHenry Museum State Theatre Clarion /Shooters Battered Beaver T’s Cocktails A & W Drive In Clarion /Shooters The Boardroom Yosemite Bowl Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Barkin’ Dog Grill Mancini Bowl - Graceada Park 10th St Place

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Stanislaus Photo Collective Thrashocalypse IV Tim Allen Band Weekend Dance Party Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 24 80s, 90s, Boogie Nights American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Anthem Blue Jasmine Boogie Nights Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market DJ Dance Party Fallen Hero’s Car Show Graffiti Summer Nights at A&W Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Music Communidad/ Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Flea Market Scrapbooking Fun Shadowchase Group Run Shop for a Cause Stanislaus Photo Collective Weekend Dance Party Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 25 American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Blue Jasmine Blue Jasmine Brave Bull-ettes Drag Show Bull-ettes Drag Show Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market GK Music Summer Band Showcase Golden Oldies Dancing Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Flea Market Pool Tournament Shadowchase Group Run Vintage Faire Farmers Market Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII Blue Jasmine Friends of the Library Meeting Happy Hour Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Casa Kiwanis Golf Open Mic Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Story Time WCPL Poker Tournament Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms August 27 $2 Tuesday and Karaoke American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Banner Pilot Blue Jasmine Brave Bull Happy Hour Happy Hour Industry Night Industry Night Red Solo Cup Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Neil Buettner Live Nuts vs Inland Empire Open jam w Channing Heath Pool Tournament Stanislaus Photo Collective Story Time Story time Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Wiggle Worms August 28 American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Blue Jasmine Brave Bull Happy Hour Creole Jazz Kings Creole Jazz Kings Live Band

Mistlin Gallery Fat Cat 10th St Place Crocodile’s Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center Clarion /Shooters McHenry Museum T’s Cocktails State Theatre Clarion /Shooters 1651 East Whitmore Avenue 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Battered Beaver Sheriff Training Center A & W Drive In Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Barkin’ Dog Grill State Theatre Downtown Modesto 16th St 1107 South 7th Street Modesto Library Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Vintage Faire Macy’s Mistlin Gallery Crocodile’s Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center McHenry Museum State Theatre State Theatre Brave Bull Brave Bull 1651 East Whitmore Avenue 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Hero’s Brewpub Crocodile’s Nightclub Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge 1107 South 7th Street The Other Place Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Vintage Vaire Village Carnegie Arts Center State Theatre Oakdale Library Clarion /Shooters Ridgeway’s Lounge Spring Creek G& CC Clarion /Shooters Firkin and Fox Riverbank Library Battered Beaver Modesto Library Modesto Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub McHenry Museum Hero’s Brewpub State Theatre Brave Bull Clarion /Shooters Clarion /Shooters Clarion /Shooters Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge P Wexfords John Thurman Field Sweet Lu’s Battered Beaver Mistlin Gallery Ceres Library Oakdale Library Speakeasy Modesto Library McHenry Museum State Theatre Brave Bull Clarion /Shooters Clarion /Shooters

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CALENDAR Graffiti Velvet Creamery Cruise In Happy Hour Karaoke Night Nuts vs Inland Empire Pom Pom Animal Craft Pool Tournament Stanislaus Photo Collective Story Time T(w)een Giant Game Day Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Wild Wednesday Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 29 American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Beer Pong Blue Jasmine Brave Bull Happy Hour Custom Button Making Craft Dave Dow open jam session Happy Hour Intermediate Excel* Karaoke Night Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Neil and Matt Live Nuts vs Inland Empire Power of the Purse Wine Mixer Stanislaus Photo Collective State Of Education Story time Story Time Story Time Thirsty Thursdays at ClimaX Tim Allen Live Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 30 American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Blue Jasmine Boots & Skirts DJ Dance Party Graffiti Summer Nights at A&W Happy Hour Johnny and Kelly Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Music Live Music Long Roof Society Movies at Mancini Music in the Plaza Nuts vs Stockton Stanislaus Photo Collective Valley’s Got Talent Weekend Dance Party Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII August 31 80s, 90s, Boogie Nights American Classic Car Painting Exhibit Blue Diamond Band Blue Jasmine Boogie Nights Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market CWB Ballet in the Park DJ Dance Party Graffiti Summer Nights at A&W Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Flea Market Nuts vs Stockton Shadowchase Group Run VALLEY’S GOT TALENT VIVA MEXICO Y SU FOLKLOR Weekend Dance Party Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII

2204 McHenry Ave, Modesto.

Clarion /Shooters Midway Lounge John Thurman Field Riverbank Library The Other Place Mistlin Gallery Oakdale Library Modesto Library Turlock Library Turlock Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center McHenry Museum Clarion /Shooters State Theatre Brave Bull Oakdale Library Barkin’ Dog Grill Clarion /Shooters Modesto Library Midway Lounge Downtown Modesto 16th St The Boardroom John Thurman Field Intrinsic Elements Mistlin Gallery Modesto Center Plaza Hughson library Turlock Library Turlock Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Vintage Lounge Carnegie Arts Center McHenry Museum State Theatre Clarion /Shooters Battered Beaver A & W Drive In Clarion /Shooters The Boardroom Yosemite Bowl Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Barkin’ Dog Grill Barkin’ Dog Grill T’s Cocktails Mancini Bowl - Graceada Park 10th St Place John Thurman Field Mistlin Gallery Gallo Center for the Arts Crocodile’s Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center Clarion /Shooters McHenry Museum T’s Cocktails State Theatre Clarion /Shooters 1651 East Whitmore Avenue 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Graceada Park Battered Beaver A & W Drive In Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Downtown Modesto 16th St 1107 South 7th Street John Thurman Field Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Gallo Center for the Arts Gallo Center for the Arts Crocodile’s Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center

Modesto has the best live music.

Here are just a few of our weekly options

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modestoview.com Monday Night Open Mic w/Shayin Firkin & Fox Open Mic – Clarion

Tuesday Tim Quinn Circus Speakeasy Neil Beuttner P Wexford Rock Jam-Sweet Lu’s Wednesday Soul Heart P. Wexford Creole Jazz Kings Clarion Hotel Rock Jam-The Other Place Thursday Open Jam Barkin’ Dog Johnny & Kelly P. Wexford Neil & Matt Boardroom Rock Jam -White Hawk Friday Bands at Boardroom Bands at P Wexford Bands at T’s Bands at Other Place Bands at Heros Late Nights - Tresettis Saturday Bands at P. Wexford Bands at Boardroom Bands at T’s Bands at Other Place Bands at HerosLate Nights Tresettis Sunday Breakfast with Millionaires Open Mic – Queen Bean

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Open Early!

DOWNTOWN MODESTO

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

Open Late!

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

Parking

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

Try a Cab

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

Take the easy way...

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

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

Go Downtown Modesto Farmer’s Markets are in Full Gear It is summer fruit season and you can find just about everything!

Last month, we had the most delicious new apricots and now the fruit gets sweeter! Our local farmers markets are an absolute treasure and will help you stay fit and trip by eating fresh and tasty. This handy list of local certified farmer’s market locations will help you stay in the groove.

Remember to take your reusable bags and ride your bike to the market when you can.

Modesto- Count on a long list of tasty fruits and veggies, nifty crafts, hot food vendors and more! Don’t pass up the Killer Bacon at the Green’s Market booth or the fresh pita chips at the hummus booth. Music fans can boogie to tunes this year sponsored by ModestoView.

Find it: Between H & I Streets on 15th St. Thurs & Sat, 7am-1pm Turlock: Broadway & Main St. Fri, 8am-1pm Oakdale: 3rd St between F & J Streets. Thurs 5pm-8pm Riverbank: Riverbank Community Center - 3600 Santa Fe St, Weds 5pm-8pm Vintage Faire: Sunday mornings in the Village 9- 1 pm Kaiser Medical Center – Thursday Mornings.

Go Downtown Modesto Downtown Plaza Markets and Music You always have a downtown Modesto date on Friday nights for the 10 th St Market and Music in the Plaza.

Enjoy café dining and great sounds.

Enjoy a nice dinner on the Fuzio patio, take in a movie or a show at the Gallo, Brenden or the State and then party the night away at Levels, Boardroom, Skewers, Studio 47 or Palladium. So much to do and it is all downtown.

Music is from 7 to 9.

August 9th – Strange Brew August 16th – Hot Club Faux Gitane August 23rd – Tim Allen and Band August 30th – HIGHWAY 99 Band

Go Downtown Modesto Star Wars is 30!!

Can you believe it is 30 years since Return of the Jedi, the last of the original trilogy? Join the 501st Stormtrooper squad and celebrate Modesto native George Lucas’ cinematic triumph.

You’ll never guess what happens to Luke and Leia. We won’t spoil the ending. Go see it at the State Theatre and hear the new sound system on this special edition film print.

State Theatre – Aug 17. 3 pm.

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If you are out and about, send us some of your pictures or post them on Instagram with #modestoview 1. The Modesto Arch shines on the 4th of July. 2. Tasty ripe nectarines at the Modesto Farmers Market. 3. People are tagging #ModestoView from Instagrams all over the world, this one is from Italy. 4. Dave Lopez is really excited about the cheese at the MoBand Night in the Bowl fundraiser. 5. Brandon Brush and Richard Elson work the beer booth at Night at the Bowl. 6. Amazing cuban dancing at the Romance of Havana fundraiser. 7. "Cuban" Ruben Porras enjoys a moment with Nicole Van Dyke during Romance in Old Havana 8. ellenburchett - The Burchett family won the ModestoView 4th of July contest (via Instagram). 9. Kim and Mike Callizo celebrate the Tiki 50th with Mitch and Tammy Maisetti. 10. L to R John Griswold with photographers David Schroeder and John Sousa. 11. Mayor Garard Marsh and Councilman Dave Geer cut the ribbon to reopen the McHenry Mansion. 12. Jim Christiansen draws at the Romance in old Havana event. 13. 2241 - Movie fans pose at the State Theatre during the Carnage Asada Film Festival. 14. The Original Wailers check out the 100% goodness of ModestoView before the show. 15. rubenwriter - A random local photo shoot uncovers inspiration in an abandoned building (via Instagram). 16. Steve Mort serves some tasty popcorn at MoBand. 17. The American Legion starts the 4th of July Parade. 18. John Surla and Chad Johnson sample local wines at the Night in the Bowl. 19. Local police explorers compete at Johansen High School. 20. Lauren Porras poses with her new friend, Rosalynn. 21. The talented Pete Grimaldi and the Blues Box Bayou Band play at the Eagles Hall. 22. Greetings from Hemingway's Hideaway in "Havana" Cuba Libre anyone? 23. Samuel Adjetey celebrates the 108 degree days!

Credits: Chris Murphy: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23. Ruben Porras: 1, 7, 13, 8, 12, 15, 19, 20. Efren Martinez: 14.

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TogEThER, WE RUN AND RIDE To FIghT CANCER This fully-supported family-oriented community event, in partnership with Shadow Chase Running Club and Fun Sport Bikes, includes educational exhibits addressing cancer and healthy lifestyles with free activities for kids. Food and prizes are included for registered participants.

ThE RUN

Course is flat and fast, on paved streets and campus roads.

10K and 2-Mile Run/Walk, Kids Fun Run

ThE RIDE

Riders will find fully supported rest stops with cycling-specific snacks.

61-Mile Ride, 25-Mile Ride,12-Mile Ride

ThE CoMBo

CANCER AWARENESS RUN AND RIDE SaTuRday, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 MOdESTO JuNIOR COLLEGE WEST CaMPuS, 2201 BLuE GuM aVENuE, MOdESTO Pre-registered packet pick-up: Friday, September 20, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the event site.

For more information, call (209) 569-7789 or to register online, visit our website.

The Combo is offered at a discounted price for those who wish to participate in two events. (61-mile ride not available.)

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