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TOP 10

February 2013 February 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 God of Carnage – Prospect Theatre Project

February 15

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Marilyn Manson – Modesto Centre Plaza

FEB 9

February 9 Modesto Poetry Festival – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

February 12

Tresetti’s Fat Tuesday – 11th St – Downtown Modesto

FEB 8&9

February 10

J Boog – Fat Cat Music House

February 23

West Side Theatre – House of Floyd

February 19

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Englebert Humperdink - Gallo Center

February 8& 9

FEB 23

FEB 10

FEB 15

Modesto Symphony –Vivaldi the Four Seasons - Gallo Center

February 9

Good Luck Thrift Store and Pine Box Boys - State Theatre

February 24

Celebrate Hollywood’s Big Night - State Theatre To get details and up to date information on these Top 10 events, please check out the following places and follow us on Twitter so you are always up to speed: Modestoview.com • Facebook.com/modestoview • Twitter.com/modestoview Ruben J. Porras Social Media Manager • Senior Editor • Instagram #ModestoView • Radio 1360 KFIV AM ModestoView Magazine • 209-404-0110

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EDITOR’S

Greetings Modesto Fans: February is here. Love and Romance are in the air. Being in a relationship with the city you live in is like being in a relationship with a person. You overlook the shortcomings and focus on the good, the unique, the special, the interesting. This is the most introspective time of the year when all of the hysteria of the New Year is over, the resolutions may become more challenging and you start to think about what you want to do. You wonder what can you accomplish this year and really try to find a way to be happy and to make your family and community happy to. It is said that Valentine’s Day is just a marketing gimmick for the flower and card people, but I disagree. I think we all need reminders to stop and take time to look at the good in people and in our lives? Those little heart? Everyone has a message that cause you to think. Text me? <3 Ur Mine, all little reminders about what is important in our own worlds. I am so lucky to have such an amazing family and I am so very proud of my girls. I try to tell them that as much as possible and twice as much on Valentine’s Day. It seems I am on the go all the time and I really need those little reminders to appreciate the world and the people around me. The more I travel and the more places I visit, I realized all that we have here and how good we can make it. We have the basics. What are we going to do? We have so many great bands and this means we need lots of places to play and have them heard. We have talented artists so we need galleries and showings. We have fantastic volunteers and that means we need to sign up and get involved to support our causes. We have a downtown with so many possibilities so we need to make sure we visit, and enjoy and support the local businesses that give us so much flavor and character. We have such a great opportunity to make some really huge moves in 2013. It only works if we dive in and make it happen. I want to thank every one who reads ModestoView as you are the people that make our city different. I want to thank our advertisers, as you allow us to spread 100% good news 100% of the time 24/7/365. There is nothing like ModestoView in our region that connects the awesome people with our magazine, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Calendar, Radio broadcasts and on our very own ModestoView.com, online since 1997. As I look forward to the rest of 2013, and with the people that we call our Friends and our ViewCrew of talented writers and photographers, I am so very optimistic that we can all do great things this year. Thanks for being a friend and make sure you keep telling us what you want us to be. Chris Murphy Publisher ModestoView chrism@modestoview.com

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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Efren Martinez Diane Moody Ruben Porras Michael J Mangano Philip Johnson ©2013 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. The photographs, graphics, artwork and advertisements are the property of Modesto View Magazine. The magazine assumes no responsibility or liability for claims made by the advertisers. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflectthe views of Modesto View Magazine or the owners. Modesto View Magazine is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.

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February 2013

by ModestoFamous/Ruben Porras Well

January sure has been interesting! My girlfriend moved in and turned my funky little downtown apartment into some sort of hippie love palace and that has taken some getting used to but I am ok. It turns out that life is way better with her here in Modesto. It seems like she had been carrying a big part of my heart with her. It’s nice to have it back! So, February is already here and that seems rather quick, right? We went from seeing millions of plastic Christmas decor items on shelves to being inundated by red and pink. I’m not a big fan of pink but based on the fact that my girlfriend is, I’ll be the guy fighting the crowds for last-minute gifts. I have no idea what to buy her. She probably wouldn’t appreciate the same Valentine’s Day gifts that I would. You know - Tacos, coffee and sushi. I’m a pretty simple (and apparently hungry) guy. To help out some lucky guy in Modesto, The ViewCrew has worked hard with a few local businesses to build a killer prize package that will make one lucky wife or girlfriend very happy. She might look at our lucky winner like he is Frank Sinatra (without the Mafia ties of course) and she might even fall in love with him all over again. Maybe someone will use the opportunity to get engaged. That would be cool. That would be a great story for our readers to enjoy! Dig around in this issue a bit. It is jampacked with all sorts of useful local information. We have details on where you can eat and drink, where you can dance and even where you can get in shape. That’s just how we do what we do I suppose. We are here because we care about you. Hey! Maybe you should be buying us Valentine’s Day gifts! There is one local business that I really would like to mention this month and that is ClimaX Bar and Nightclub. We have been checking this cool place out lately and have really enjoyed it. It is one of those places that you have to see to believe. When I first

It is so great to have Ruben Porras as a ModestoViewCrew leader. His never ending energy for our city is there through his health ups and downs and I am really proud he is a friend and our intrepid Senior Editor. Thanks Ruben.

ClimaX Bar and Nightclub is a place in Modesto that you have to see to believe. Check them out at ClimaXModesto.com

My lovely date, Dawn Quinn and I enjoy Bridal Couture Magazine’s Unveiled 2013 runway show and fundraising gala. went there I felt like I was in the wrong city for a minute. Imagine the sexiest and hippest club in NYC or Los Angeles and that might give you an idea what you will find at ClimaX. I love the wall of shag carpet and wall of mirrors. I also love free WiFi and charging outlets at every seat at the bar. Very thoughtful! Very cool! Nerd heaven! Have a great month in Modesto. Support the State Theatre’s great new local music series, take the time to eat somewhere new that you have never been to and/or walk hand-in-hand through downtown with your Valentine and tour the McHenry Mansion and McHenry Museum. Fall in

love with your city while you fall in love. That sounds like a solid plan! I better get started on my next project and end this for now. You will be hearing from me all month via social media and you can always reach out to me with questions, comments or concerns. Find me at twitter.com/ModestoFamous or email me at r.porras@me.com. You can also learn more me and why I do what I do in an article that the Central Valley Business Journal just published online at http://tinyurl.com/ModestoFamous. It was very nice of them to feature me. Thanks to their writer, Elizabeth Stevens. She made me look as though I know what I’m doing!

Kaeparnickmania! Yes it is happening to Modesto USA. We are on a roll! George Lucas, Grandaddy, Brett Dennen, Tim Olyphant, Robert Ulrich, Jeremy Renner and now Colin Kaepernick. Sure he is from Turlock, but ModestoView has always looked at the “greater Modesto area” for our greatness. Every city has its junk, but it is what you do with your greatness that makes a difference. When there are cakes with biceps on them and number 7 becomes our lucky number, it really doesn’t matter what happens in the Super Bowl, there is a new champion that calls our area home. Congrats Colin and the Kaeparnick family. Good Day Sacramento’s and Feb ModestoView Cover star Alan Sanchez prepares to enjoy some celebrity cake from the now nationally famous Village Baking. This cake was featured by ESPN!

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We Love Local Art

By Jim Christiansen

We love local art…. ….but if you were out for Art Walk, attendance was a bit down in most venues due to the chill. There was a crowd for the Young Masters Show, which continues on until the February 9th reception and awards ceremony at Mistlin Gallery. I did beat the chill with a stop at The Serrano Social Club, where Tony blessed me with a cup of Joe for my stop for the show there. After Art in a Coffee House, I dropped in on the opening of the Art of Tea at the Chartreuse Muse, which will continue this month and March, complete with a Tea Ceremony. If you get your Modesto View at publication time, drop in on the Artists at the Muse, February 2. The Building Imagination Center will be hosting the Runnells Brothers Tenacious Dreams film festival February 2, with the first series showing at noon, and second at 6pm. That same day, I drive to Delicato Vineyards in Manteca to pick up a Third place award for a watercolor. The following week is entry and receiving for the Tracy Art League annual “Expressions” show. February 12, the Central California Art Association new “Almond Blossoms” members show will open at Mistlin Gallery. This show will be paired with a trio of featured pastel artists. Music will be paired up with the visual arts, in a dramatic arts setting, when Acoustic Rock Society presents three dates of Art and Music Expo, featuring local musicians and visual artists at the Center Stage Conservatory lower level studio at 11th and J Streets. Dates are February 16 and 23, and March 2, with visual artists Jen Coffey, Mark Holden, Jim Christiansen and henna artist Kristy Tribuzio with other guests. The Stanislaus Artists Open Studio maps will be available at the March 2 event. Jen Coffey and Jim Christiansen are among the 59 artists who will have studios open during the April 6 and 7 weekend, and preview show at Gallo Center, April 4. Artist Open Studio maps are $10. Tickets for the Acoustic Rock Society event is $5. Modesto Sound’s Brenda Francis is now marketing her new “Scarf gems” line. See her link at http://scarfgems.com There

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will be the awards showcase February 10 for the “Home of American Grafitti” kids poster contest at American Tire Depot on McHenry Avenue, 10 am to 3 pm. Modesto Junior College’s Art Gallery is features Jerry Reilly: A Retrospective – Evolution of an Impressionist Figure Painter thru Valentine’s Day. Check in at the East Campus gallery for hours. For some interesting student works, check out the photography exhibits in various buildings on East and West Campus. This was brought to my attention by a current student. When I’m out at Art Walk, I usually stop in at the CSU Stanislaus student run Gallery 909, but I am reminded they have a gallery on campus in Turlock that puts on some outstanding shows. An interesting Downtown business note, Artist/Picasso’s owner Jordi Camps art featured over at Barkin Dog Grill. Catch a show a Prospect Theater Project on Scenic Drive, and see my art up in the lobby. Feb 9th is Shades of Pink show and Go Red for Women’s Heart month at Peer Recovery Gallery at 13th and J.

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Pinky Drinks

By Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson

Nothing says pink, warm, and sticky quite like venereal disease, except for possibly Valentine’s Day. My original theme for February’s bar article was going to be “Love Drips”, but that afforded me more disgusting pun-ammo that was really appropriate for a segment on amore. On a related note, Valentine’s Day is by far my favorite holiday (although I’m really not sure why), so I decided to drag poor Phil to the places I would most want to go on V-Day. And thus, in the spirit of the Hallmark holiday of love, Phil and I ventured around downtown Modesto to find you, attractive reader, beautiful love-day cocktails-- pinky drinks! So come with Phil and I on a magical downtown Modesto tunnel of drinking love in our pinkie-drink boozy valentine to you. Awww <3!

3rd Stop- Tresetti’s World Caffé “Pomegranate of My Eye”

2nd Stop- Fuzio Universal Bistro “Cherry Lemon Drop”

1st Stop- Minnie’s “Jerk”

When I think of pink Modesto cocktails, the Minnie’s Jerk is obviously crown jewel of that list. I make it no secret that Minnie’s is my favorite Modesto bar, and that is due to the fact that Diane Marceuerquiaga is my favorite bartender. You and I both know that I cannot give you the Jerk recipe due to its’ top-secret confidential ingredient (moonshine), but I can tell you Jerk-virgins out there that there’s a dangerous injection of 151 in the straw waiting to pounce on you after your first sip. If you’re feeling extra feisty, have Diane make you a “Jerk-Off ” which serves you a doubledose of the sweet nectar. Enter your own Jerk-Off/Valentine’s Day joke here.

Having a bar adjacent to a movie theatre is one of life’s beautiful combinations. Other beautiful combinations include: coffee and cigarettes, summertime and mojitos, controversy and competitive bicycling, Sinatra and slow dancing, and the lovely Jessica Hailey and a Fuzio’s Cherry Lemon Drop. -1 1/2 oz. Cold House Cherry Vodka - 1/2 squeezed lemon - 1/2 oz. Triple Sec -Splash of lemonade -Drizzle of Maraschino Cherry Juice -Shake and strain into a sugar-rimmed chilled martini glass. I have had nothing but excellent times at Fuzio’s, and that is probably due to the fact Jessica is behind the one making me drinks every time I’ve been. Not only is Fuzio pouring out from a full bar, they also offer live music and movie ticket discounts with dinner purchases. Pretty much a fantastic date spot, people, and I did all of the scouting work for you.

Tresetti’s is one of my favorite haunts, and that is completely due to the amazing staff that works there. Lately, I’ve been borderline stalking Greg Stephens because not only does he have excellent taste in music, he also serves up a most excellent Old Fashioned. Greg made this pomegranate-based martini just for this pinky-drink feature. He did it because he loves me! … or that’s just what I keep telling myself. -2 1/2 oz. Pomegranate Vodka -1 oz. Pomegranate Liqueur - 1/2 oz. Cranberry Juice -Fresh Lemon Juice -Shake and strain into a chilled sugar-rimmed martini glass. So this drink is a bit like love, people-- bit sweet, a bit sour, and may result in legal action if you suck down too much of it at once. It just depends how you prefer your love/ liquor.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

All of the above establishments are doing something fun for Valentine’s Day! Check out their respective sites for more information and upcoming events: www.facebook.com/minniesmodesto www.facebook.com/fuziobistro www.facebook.com/tresettis-world-caffe

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PERFORMING

A Time to Perform in February is so exciting when another new theatrical group makes their debut. Sankofa Theater Company, Modesto’s first black theater group will be performing “The Piano Lesson” at Gallo Center for the Arts during the first weekend of February. Under the direction of Jim Johnson and using the same creative team as To Kill a Mockingbird, the troupe will perform August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. My husband and I have our tickets! Make sure you purchase yours today! Our Central Valley overflows with talent! The Gallo Center for the Arts offer many theatrical experiences for children. Many are based on children’s literature. Read the stories with your children before attending the performances. It will enrich and enhance all your shows! The Piano Lesson Feb. 1 and 2 at 8 PM, Feb. 2 at 2 PM

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The Velveteen Rabbit Feb. 5 at 7 PM Based on Margery William’s beloved classic. Recommended for ages 4-10. Choo-Choo Soul Feb. 10 at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM Enjoy new renditions of favorite children’s songs. The talented duo ride on an animated train. Recommended for children of all ages. The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs Feb. 28 at 7 PM This is my favorite story. It is filled with lots of humor. Recommended for children ages 5 and up. CENTER STAGE CONSERVATORY Baby With the Bathwater Feb. 1-13, 948 11th Street, $5-$10 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 2 PM (209) 846-0179

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Dana, the Burger, & the Band!

It was a Thursday, as soon as I entered the Barkin’ Dog Grill in downtown Modesto on 11th St. I’m not exactly sure why… but I was reminded of that cool old jam by Shirley Bassey, Hey Big Spender! “The minute you walked in the joint!” Sassyclassy, just like the ambiance you immediately feel facing the 1946 brick wall reflecting off the sparkling chandeliers suspended from the ceiling. Oh yeah, there was a jazz band playing and a Dana~licious fave in the air as the beef was grilling! Owners, Hannibal and Evin Yadegar opened this NYC/Chicago cozy feel restaurant 9 years ago. Hannibal prides the restaurant’s success to the quality of ingredients and the loyal (addicted, ha ha!) customers who keep coming back along with more friends! Hannibal and Evin have a 5 year old son named Atanous David, who also enjoys being around the family business. Hannibal told me he plans on being there for a long time. His love for the patrons is equal to what many of them express to him. Evin works at Delta College as a costume and set designers in the theatrical department. Evin was the one who found the brick wall hiding behind the dull plaster wall that encouraged them to buy this eclectic place. Evin also gets for the credit for creating the swanky interior design. A real feel good atmosphere! So you must be wondering what’s on the menu at a place called the Barkin’ Dog Grill. The name actually aspired from a beloved dog that has since passed, who was quite a barker! Yep, from naked dogs to Chicago style hot dogs, Philly cheeses-

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teaks, creamy tomato basil soup, rings, & fries, yes there is much more! Two dinner entrees, New York strip or seared salmon served with garlic mashed potatoes, and pesto spinach. See the full wine list that pairs well with that. But for me, I was torn between 2 different burgers and the magnificent thick milkshake! The first burger was the gorgonzola bleu. The organic beef, grass fed, (no hormones & no antibiotics) grilled to perfection mingled in my mouth with the rich cheese, as they so complimented each other! Then, that Hannibal realized I too am a lamb lover! So of course, I caved in and also tried the Mediterranean lamb burger that was off the hook with Dana~licious flavors! Just Wow! Thrilled to know Hannibal chooses not to use any trans-fat when it comes to his tasty menu. Ask about the veggie burger, too. Thursday night is open microphone night at the Barkin’ Dog Grill where the musicians are patrons, and the patrons are musicians, lead by ace keyboardist Dave Dow! Check the online schedule or call as there is live music at least 3 nights a week! During my extended visit I enjoyed the enthusiastic feedback from some regular customers like Francie and Jack Jorgensen of Modesto for over 40 years, as they proudly watched their grandson playing the drums while they dined. I chatted with a coupled of teenagers who love the whole experience of live music and great food while they didn’t need to be 21 to get in. I also met another regular, Debbie Frederickson who

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is here and love is all around! In the air, on the ground, and if you’re lucky then you’re someone who is in it! Single you say? That’s definitely never a problem for love. For when you look around Mo-town you’ll find yourself surrounded by all those things you love. There’s plenty to go around for everyone and always a great deal! Love Music? Enjoy a little bit of culture with your musical sounds. Take in a performance of Verdi’s Traviata at the Gallo Center. Experience the classic opera set in modern 1980s San Francisco with a storyline that parallels the times we live in. Performances are scheduled for February 1st and 3rd. Ticket’s range from $10-$51. Love Fashion? Don’t get your heartbroken get ready to break some hearts with a new look. If you love clothes and are looking for a new place to go head on over to Envy

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Fine at their Modesto location. Take in a Fashion Show on February 9th that promises to be absolutely fabulous and full of designer clothes. For more info head on over to their Facebook page: facebook. com/EnvyFineClothingModesto Love to Party? Look no further! You can experience Mardi Gras in style and with lots of flair without leaving town. Head out to Tresetti’s to honor Fat Tuesday and partake in their annual celebration on Tuesday

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February 12th. Tickets: 2 for $20. For more info: tresetti. com/events/ fat-tuesday Love Romance? Valentine’s day is just around the corner. Be prepared and take a whole day out to spend with someone special or get to know someone new better. Start your day off right with a photograph to capture your moment together. Free Photos for every family & their pet from 10am to 6pm @ 110 Santa Barbara Modesto, CA 95354 For more info call (209) 818-8448 And if that’s not enough take your sweetheart to dinner at Surla’s and enjoy prix fixe menu $60 with music and a great atmosphere for romance.

For more info check out their Facebook: facebook.com/surlas Love sweets? Delight your sweet tooth next time your downtown and stop into Loard’s Ice Cream Shop. Savor and share something sinful and delectable with your date. Enjoy Ice Cream, Shakes and so much more when you walk through the door. Check them out: tinyurl.com/ loardsmodesto Love Movies? Then why not celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night with a front row seat in style. Take in the Oscars up on the Big Screen at The State theater on Sunday, February 24th. For $10 enjoy a buffet dinner provided by Green’s Market. The event is free unless you wish to purchase dinner. Doors open at 4:30 pm. More Info: thestate.org Love is all you need. Embrace the love and enjoy everything all month long! XOXO!

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John Black has been a part of the cultural and the social services community in Modesto for years. Back in the early days of ModestoView, John, “J.B.” as we all know him, was reaching out and communicating the need and the value of supporting mental health issues and getting the community involved as part of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and the recovering community. At the same time, JB was creating many of the big blues events, including the Modesto Blues Festival, and even arranged the legendary Joe Willie “Pinetop” Perkins to play here shortly before he passed away in 2011. In his current project, JB combines his many passions with his deep desire help our community learn about each other and support each other. JB was born in Sacramento, CA, September 30, 1953 and he is married to Linda Hornsby-Black. His daytime job is with Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Let’s get to know more about the MAN, John Black ModestoView: What gave you the drive and inspiration to tackle so many of these mental health and recovery issues? John Black: Never once did I think to myself as a kid or as a young man growing up in Modesto that I would have found my “place in the community” as a result of my most horrific life experience. The long road of reconstruction filled with heartache and feelings of uselessness has now subsided. Through my life experiences I have become a better man. My example of strong recovery and perseverance has set the tone for others who may struggle on their respective paths to freedom. My life is full of passion and through my production company, JB presents, we have raised thousands of dollars for charity. Now our award-winning, nationally recognized Peer Recovery Art Project is thriving as a community arts organization to serve as a bridge for “my people” to become part of their community. MV: With the recent shooting in Newtown, CT, there has been a renewed focus on the need of comprehensive mental health assistance and reform. What do you think needs to be done in our com-

John Black – Peer Recovery Center munity to make a significant change? JB: It’s a tragedy, what happened in Newtown. There are no simple solutions. My heart goes out to the members of that community. The political debate is on and you can catch it live most any time on CNN or FOX news. But here in the place we call home, Modesto, and in our surrounding communities, I think we can make a difference by looking at our role as citizens. Educate yourself on the facts about mental health issues, know the early signs, and speak freely with teachers, peers in the workplace, and with community partners and friends. Children, youth, adults, and we older adults are all at risk for an emotional interruption of some magnitude. Take the stigma and shame out of the equation, it a reality! Remember that mental and emotional wellbeing do not come from a government mandate. Emotional health is essential for a well-balanced community. Government interventions will always fall short. Solutions for much of our community’s emotional health and wellbeing will come from within our community. MV: What are some of the issues that you yourself struggle with when working with these different groups? JB: I have such distaste for stories that focus on the struggles of any particular group or, in fact, even suggest that a struggle exists across one group or the other. I like to come at it from this approach. Each and every person is “gifted“ in areas that may be overlooked because of the stigma associated with his or her outward appearance, behavior or general group classification. Gifts shared freely - that’s what it’s all about. I’ve been blessed by these “groups” of people, not unlike myself, who have talent and determination beyond my wildest imagination. Support from those folks in our mutual aide network has become our signature model and is responsible for maintaining my own emotional health and wellness. MV: One of the key issues with mental health issues is to make sure that people feel like they are part of a larger community. How does the Peer Recovery Art gal-

lery help with that goal? JB: Everyone is welcome at our gallery. We have all types of people in the community joining in this innovative experiment. For instance, if you had bipolar disorder, or major depression, maybe lost your loved one, separated from a spouse or lack meaningful employment, you could find yourself in a state of grieving. You might be attracted to our gallery setting for its convenient location or its welcoming décor and atmosphere. Or maybe you just wander by and find yourself in the mix. It’s not stigmatizing because you are not coming in with any type of label; you are there for the arts. Once inside you may find release from all that tension in your neck, your thoughts (racing) might slow down and you could find yourself laughing or singing along with JB and his wife our musical friends. You might be really creative and begin to generate art again and We have those artists but we also build build art-related social connections. Our welcoming atmosphere where new, even gallery is not the high society fine arts type. experimental, artists can show their work. No rejection, period! People need other people! Art is cool, music is fun, but, ah, yes, the people you meet and make friends with are priceless. See how it works? Positive role models and the opportunity to be creative inside a social setting. Many believe the cure for loneliness is isolation. But we say friends are the best medicine. MV: How did you create the Peer Recovery Gallery? JB: Our gallery is funded through Prop 63, the Mental Health Services Act Innovation component. After a competitive process, were awarded a three-year contract and approved by Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors and Behavioral health and Recovery Services. Peer Recovery Art Project’s Arts for Freedom program was born. Arts for Freedom, adopts elements from outside the mental health system and introduces new approaches not applied before in Stanislaus County. Arts for Freedom honors a more holistic approach to well-being, strengthens developmental assets to help participants thrive under stressful life circumstances, and welcomes participation by those struggling with cooccurring issues related to substance abuse and mental illness, but Arts for Freedom does not focus on mental illness .

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MV: What can the community do to assist MV: You were instrumental in the first with the needs in Modesto? Downtown Art Mural that was done by JB: Support each other, teach our children Aaron Vickery and you have teamed up well, respect our elders and find some- with Modesto View and others sponsors where you can volunteer. Go out and sup- in town to create Classic Community Muport the many nonprofit community based rals. What is next? organizations as well as those independent JB: It’s an exciting time; everyone is tuned music and arts minded folks that produce in to the mural buzz. I see us as a small local shows. Stand united to make our player in that movement. Small but efcommunity a better place. Imagine stran- fective! Drive down H Street heading gers walking on to school yards with paint toward Scenic and our recent mural will brushes, sketch pads, pencils and/or musi- catch your eye. Our Downey Avenue cal instruments? property is just another example of how economical murals can be. Artist Steve MV: When did you learn to love the blues? Brewer created that mural featuring a ‘57 JB: When I was about 14 or 15 years old I Chevy front end and a ‘57 Chevy rear tailcame across Chess Records. Woolworth’s fin with Chuck Berry in the middle. Our department store on 10th Street in down- next mural will be a another collaborative town Modesto was one of the best sourc- effort with Modesto View that will team es of blues music. Muddy Waters, Little with the Modesto Chamber of Commerce Walter, Howling Wolf, my goodness, what and Peer Recovery Art Project. Hopefully a time in music history! Then about the we can contract with an outstanding musame time I ventured into the SF Fillmore ralist to carry this forward. scene where my mind was blown away by the music. I remember BB King, Albert MV: You have been excited about the posKing and the Allman Brothers Band as sibility of blending our Modesto Rockaopening acts. The psychedelic haze and the billy and Graffiti history with our local whole ‘60s movement were influenced in art and car scene. What are some of the part by these great blues musicians. Look possibilities? at the talent from the Muddy Waters Chica- JB: The possibility of building partnergo scene, Paul Butterfield, Mike Broomfield ships is always exciting. I, personally, and Elvin Bishop, along with the best sing- must stay true to the vision of community er/song writers of our time, Nick Graven- well-being and stand for an inclusive, low ites, Van Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimmy cost/no cost (to patrons) event that apHendricks and too many more to mention. peals first to the downtown business part ners with which we’ll host the event. Even MV: What role do music and art play in the more importantly, I must secure funding mental health of our community? sources to put on such an event. GrafJB: Music and art are universally appreci- fiti ‘50s, ‘60s, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, ated and understood as effective media of Zydeco, Blues – all are within the realm of expression and communication that ex- possibility for consideration. ists in all cultures. Music affects us all in many ways, from being highly motivating MV: What is something about JB that the and stimulating, to calming and relaxing. people of Modesto don’t know? When used in a community setting, mu- JB: I recently stepped down from a volsic can reach even those resistant to other unteer service commitment for the State empowerment approaches due to its acces- of California. I served on the California sibility, familiarity, and feelings of security Mental Health Planning Council from associated with it. Art stimulates the im- 2009 until the beginning of 2013. Last agination and abstract thinking. Reflective year I was Chair of the Council. “The Calself-expression through drawing, painting ifornia Mental Health Planning Council is or sculpting, leads people into new ways of mandated by federal and state statute to seeing themselves. Art becomes the vehi- advocate for children with serious emocle for expression and developing relation- tional disturbances and adults and older ships, as well as for integrating experiences adults with serious mental illness, to prothat may be difficult to understand. vide oversight and accountability for the

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JB with Pine Top Perkins. public mental health system, and to advise the Administration and the Legislature on priority issues and participate in statewide planning.” MV: What is your biggest wish for Modesto for 2013 and beyond? JB: That the energy in the downtown Modesto region will result in a more vibrant arts scene and that our Modesto pride continues to grow as we have witnessed the past year. That more people become neighborly and interested in being part of the whole. That we develop some type of huge collaborative effort so we can all work together to build a healthier all-inclusive community.

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MV: Describe your perfect day in Modesto USA. JB: Every day in Modesto is a good one. Good days have to begin with healthy minds. Healthy minds can see the beauty of the sunshine, the benefit of the storm. We have a culture of caring in Modesto that is like no other. Healthy minds can see how fortunate we are. I know that everyone has their own perspective. Many continue to complain about the quality of life in Modesto while others work together to make this city what it is becoming. My mother said it best: “Think good thoughts.” MV: Our favorite question, Beatles or Stones? JB: STONES, no question!

Visit the Peer Recovery Project Gallery at www.peerrecoveryartproject.org/ Address: 1222 J street Modesto Ca 95354 Phone: (209) 581- 1695 Email: arts4freedom1222j@yahoo.com

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“The Acts of Love” by Ken White To learn more about Ken White: www.linkedin.com/in/ kenwhitewriter

“It’s a young world When you’re in love, you’re in a young world.” – Young World, Written by Jerry Fuller, Performed by Ricky Nelson First Love is confusing and exciting. Her name was Jill. We were classmates at Grace M. Davis High School. We spent most of the year together. Passing notes, decorating floats, eating lunch, going to games, hanging out at her house. We went to the Christmas formal. I remember smelling her perfume on my sweater during class. It made it hard to concentrate. All I wanted to do was be next to her. My priorities suddenly changed. Family and friends and Babe Ruth baseball faded away. Young Love is gut-wrenching and heartburning. Her name was Kelly. We were undergrads at UC Davis. I met her in Madrid while I was traveling and she was a foreign exchange student. She was the younger sister of an high school buddy. We spent all my time in Spain together and carried on when we both returned to California. Going to movies, doing videos for a class project, riding bikes, studying, hanging out at her apartment. She was in love with someone else. All I wanted to do was hear her laugh. Priorities shifted. Family and friends and intramural softball were set aside. “Remember once before Hearin’ the old folks say Love’s an ageless old rhyme But now a days you know The sayin’ depends so much on The kind of woman that you find.” – Kind Woman, Written by Richie Furay, Performed by Buffalo Springfield

Good love gone bad is sad. Her name was Angela. We grew up blocks from each other. She was the younger sister of a girl I’d known since elementary school. We reconnected in college, courted, married, and moved to San Francisco then Honolulu. We spent a lifetime alone together. Dancing at clubs, working and acting out, chasing money, partying, hanging out at the beach. All I wanted to do was get away from her. Our priorities fell apart. Family and friends and city softball got lost in the shuffle. Enduring love is comforting and reassuring. Her name is Rory. We were both divorced and had returned home to Modesto. She was the younger sister of one of my best friends. I obviously have a thing about younger sisters. She had two sons, I had no children. We spent time together. Then we moved in together. Then we married. Travelling, raising her children, taking classes, volunteering, hanging out at home. All I wanted to do was be alone with her. Priorities transformed. Family and friends and senior softball were welcome again. The many acts of love. It’s a wonderful feeling. It’s a confusing feeling. It’s a hollow feeling. It’s a contented feeling. I hope I always feel that way. “At last My love has come along My lonely days are over And life is like a song.” – At Last, Written by Mark Gordon and Harry Warren, Performed by Etta James

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Any Lovers in the House!

By Eric Benson

G O O D LU C K OUTFIT

at The State WED. FEB. 13, 2013 FRI. FEB. 15, 2013

Peace out Eric Benson

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Any lovers in the house? Bring it on Valentine’s Day Thursday February 14th. The day venerated for Saint Valentine, a 14th century Roman who helped young soldiers with marriage, which was considered against the law at the time and for which he was arrested and executed for his belief in morality and marriage. Latter day connotations were reinvigorated by a florist that promoted this day now connected with giving flowers, chocolates, and other objects of our love to those close to us. So remember this when we are out trying to please our other half and staring at the aisle of Valentine Day cards the day of, with many men looking for that special card to jump out at them, we are trying to please you! Fat Tuesday’s commin’ at ya Tuesday Feb. 12th. Tresetti’s brings in headliner and Valley favorite Moonshine Bandits. Show is on the street outside from 6:00 p.m. on, so bring your beads and get your New Orleans groove on.

of local bands at the Clarion on Friday nights. Saturday nights a DJ spins Soul music for listening and dancing. Tuesday offers Salsa with DJ and Wednesdays with Dixieland with the Creole Jazz Kings at 6:00 p.m. On the family friendly side: all age venue, the Barkin’ Dog Grill in downtown Modesto serves up some good food with a big side of music. The Dog’s highlights for Feb. are 2nd: New Orleans fundraiser for Debbie & friends, 8th: Ukelele extravaganza the fun Strummers, 9th: Faux Gitant Gypsy Jazz, 15th: Al Medina, 21st:Art Walk with Dave Dow Jazz Jam session, 22nd: Big Earl & Cryin’ Shame, and 24th: Ernie Bucio Fundraiser Scholarship. David Dow continues the Thursday night Jazz Jam so come on down. Need to get me, Hit me at: mbenson@ fire2wire.com, or give me a holler at (209) 918-7033.

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John Stowell by Chris Murphy

More bright moments in store this month. The State Theatre continues with quality musical offerings. Coming Feb. 9th Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, the Valley’s own Country/New Grass inspired band. We are excited that our local bands are doing things at the State! So come on down and check out the show. And Feb. 15th: Diego’s Umbrella from down south comes through with great musicianship with songsmith with fantasy, erotica, and mystery. And get the led out with Heartbreaker: the Led Zeppelin Experience Feb. 23th. Check out www.thestate.org The Gallo Center continues with some quality shows. Feb. 15th: tribute to the classic album Hotel California, Feb. 16th: Yesterday Once More, tribute to the Carpenters. And if you want a little bit of church with a lot of Jazz, Jamie Dubberly trombonist/arranger is involved with the Jazz Vespers. Next show is a celebration of the passing of Brubeck, one of the Valley’s legends of Jazz. On Feb. 10th the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quartet will play at First Unitarian Church on 16th Street Modesto. These are the young lions to perpetuate the lineage the master helped create. Music and praise begins 5 p.m. On the esoteric Jazz side of things my friend Jazz guitarist John Stowell returns to an intimate house party concert March 4th, venue to be announced. Joining with John is Johnny Valdez one of the finest straight ahead guitar players in the valley. Call if interested in Jazz with catered food with all-star musicianship, cell (209) 918-7033. West Side Theatre in Newman brings in SF’s House of Floyd, tribute to Pink Floyd with film, tape and Laser effects, and oh yeah fog. If you love Floyd be there. For the info: www.westsidetheatre.org. Reg Evans of Central Valley Music group continues to promote a showcase

Johnny Valdez by Roman Wagner

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By Chris Murphy, Ruben Porras our writers and ModestoView friends

re you a Ricky and Lucy? Are you a Fred and Ethyl? Steve & Eydie? Sonny& Cher? Ward & June? Fred & Wilma? Rick and Liz? Well what ever you are and how ever you feel about someone, there is romance in everything. Whether it be a quick glance over a glass of wine, a slow dance to your favorite song, your favorite corner booth in your favorite restaurant or just a walk in your favorite park, sitting on your favorite bench, you can find love in your friends, spouse, partner, and even your city. What makes you feel romantic? Is it a song? A place? When was the last time you wrote a love note and scribbled little hearts and stars around the edges? If it has been a while, today is the day. ModestoView will show you some amazing romantic tips and song dedications from our friends on Facebook and Twitter and even hand deliver a romance package to the author of the most romantic love note. Take time this month to love the ones you are with and make every day special here in Modesto USA.

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Modesto’s Flower Clock is a beautiful place to stand together and think about the fact that love is built on special moments of time. Photo by Ruben J. Porras

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Love of My Life by Sammy Kershaw

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North County Faire by Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash

Famous View Editor Ruben Porras to Dawn Quinn -

Sister Hazel Everything Else Disappears

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Romance is the key feature in this issue of ModestoView and our goal is to help you find a bit of it right here in the city we call home. You may think that Modesto lacks that certain romantic flair of bigger cities, but if you take the time to think outside of the box a bit, you may just realize that you can both fall in love and celebrate love here. Keep this list handy for the next time you plan a date night. The State Theatre - Enjoy a film while holding hands in the balcony. While you are there enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail and a bit of old-fashioned popcorn served with real butter. The State has the power to wrap guests in a special sense of nostalgia that in turn has the power to create the feel of romance. Take a walk about town - Enjoy a walk around downtown and take in the sites. You might just find that the property around the McHenry Mansion (especially in Spring) is a great place to sneak a quick kiss in the midst of beautiful flowers. Other beautiful romantic walk destinations include the clock and fountains at Modesto Centre Plaza, the Modesto Arch at night and 10th Street Plaza where shimmering lights make the trees glow under starry skies. Camp 4 Restaurant - There are many beautiful and romantic restaurants in town but this one in particular makes our list because of a special dessert that they offer that is perfect to share. Enjoy Camp 4’s decadent Chocolate Panini accompanied by a special selection from one of Modesto’s longest wine lists or with a French press of delicious gourmet coffee. Find love in your own neighborhood - There are so many beautiful neighborhoods in Modesto. Take a stroll with your special someone and enjoy the cute cottage and Victorian gingerbread-style homes near the college or all of the trees that make the La Loma neighborhood so beautiful. We are lucky to be surrounded by vintage architecture and plenty of trees and flowers in Modesto. The trees in the Fall are especially beautiful. Bring back the spirit of your youth at any age and engage in a playful leaf fight. End the fight with the realization that love can be found at any age. That is always a beautiful realization! The Gallo Center for the Arts - Let the venue do the work for you. Operas, ballets, concerts and theatrical performances are often produced with romance in mind. Take in a show together and get lost in the moment. You won’t want to leave. We never do. Tresetti’s Patio - Sit in the winter and enjoy music by artists such as LoveCore Singing Telegrams and Francesca Bavaro. These and other artists bring the patio to life and create the feel of warmth and passion on even the coldest of nights. Tresetti’s makes amazing cocktails that add to the overall romantic feel of a date night there. This is a true Modesto classic. Special mentions- Planning a first date? Skip the movies and take the chance to talk and enjoy the company of your date. Create a fun mood over coffee at Serrano Social Club, share a root beer float served in an icy glass at A & W or order a massive banana split and a pair of spoons at Loard’s or The Ice Cream Co. If that first date goes well, remember the date and the place and return to take a knee and make that special person with you the special person that you choose to share your life with.

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Dream Date Contest

We are looking for the most sincere and beautifully written love note written by someone in Modesto. Make if funny, make it crazy, make it hopeful - Make it count. Think about a note that would melt his/her heart.

Enter for a chance to win a Dream Date valued at $295! Rules: Entries must be 50 words or less to be considered. Please keep them familyfriendly. Entries will be judged by the staff at Intrinsic Elements Gift Boutique. Submit entries to: r.porras@me.com with the subject line: V-Day 2013 Deadline: Midnight Feb. 10, 2013 Winners will be contacted by Feb. 12, 2013 Submissions become property of ModestoView. ModestoView reserves the right to publish entries online and/or in print. Grand Prize: $25 Gift Card for Cocktails at ClimaX Bar & Nightclub, $50 Gift Certificate for Dinner at Vito’s Ristorante, $95 Rose Bouquet from Hart Floral, $50 Gift Certificate from Intrinsic Elements Gift Boutique, $50 worth of Fine Chocolates by Beckle’s Candies & Gifts and one pair of Movie Tickets from Brenden Theatres valued at up to $25. Total possible prize package value - $295. Runnersup will receive one pair of Movie Tickets for Brenden Theatres valued up to $25.

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$25 for Cocktails at ClimaX Bar & Nightclub

$50 Gourmet Italian Dinner at Vito’s Ristorante

$95 Rose Bouquet from Hart Floral

$50 worth of Fine Chocolates by Beckle’s Candies & Gifts

$50 Gift Certificate from Intrinsic Elements Gift Boutique

Pair of Movie Tickets from Brenden Theatres valued at up to $25.

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Never Forget Your Roots Finding the roots of what they call

By Jennifer Allsup

her, the “Queen of Rockabilly”. Wanda Jackson was born in Oklahoma. Wanda’s father Tom was a country singer and he decided to quit singing due to the Great Depression. That journey took them to California. In this transition, Wanda’s dad bought her a guitar and gave her lessons as well as encouraging her to play the piano as they worked up and down the valley. In 1952 Wanda and her family moved back to Oklahoma City, at twelve years old Wanda won a local talent contest. Winning the contest gave Wanda the privilege to appear on KLPR which took her through her high school days. At this point in Wanda’s life, she had recorded several songs with the Brazos Valley Boys. The song “You Can’t Have My Love” became a top hit in the nation. Wanda’s career started to flourish. After finishing high school, Wanda took to the road and her father Tom became her road manager and her mother became her designer dressing her in glitz and glamourlong earrings, fringed dresses and high heels. What a statement that brought to the country stage. When Wanda first started touring in the late 1950’s around 55/56, she got to play on the same stage as Elvis Presley, an he encouraged Wanda to play Rockabilly. In 1958, Wanda had her first rockabilly hit “Fujiyama Mama”. This became number one in Japan. In 1960 Wanda covered “Let’s Have a Party”, on the Top 40 which Elvis released three years prior. With an unsurprising success Capitol Records decided to

release some of Wanda’s albums she composed with her 1950’s material. When 1963 came along Wanda released and recorded her final album “Two Sides of Wanda”. A bit country and rockn-roll, which then lead Wanda to her very first Grammy nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. Within the next couple of years, 1965 to be a bit more accurate, when rockabilly began declining, Wanda decided to turn back the country route. 1970 Wanda took a different route in music. Her children convinced her to start attending church. Shortly after Wanda started writing and recording gospel. Capitol Records soon dropped Wanda and the religious labels weren’t interested either. Europe seems the place to go next on her musical career. In the 1980’s Wanda went overseas and started playing rockabilly again. That’s where she released another album “Rockabilly Fever!” Her first after rock-n-roll album in twenty years. This brings us closer to 2013. Wanda Jackson released a compilation album 16 tracks I do believe, where such artist as The Cramps and Elvis Costello appeared. My most favorite reading of Wanda Jackson is her collaborating with Jack White of the White Stripes to record “The Party Ain’t Over” in 2011. Wanda is still releasing albums,” Unfinished Business” hit the market in 2012 so look for it! I believe you can never forget your roots!

Gillian Wegener, Modesto Poet Laureate, will be the Keynote Speaker at the Modesto Poetry Festival, Saturday, February 9, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1528 Oakdale Road, Modesto. Ed Bearden, Modesto Past Poet Laureate, will host the event. Sacramento Poet Carol Louise Moon will conduct a workshop on The Short Poem, Turlock Poet Gary Thomas will conduct a workshop on Ekphrastic Poetry, Alaskan Poet Carol Eve Ford will direct Presenting Your Poem: This workshop will focus on preparing and reading poems aloud. Registration fee is $25 and includes lunch and prizes will be awarded. For information call Ed Bearden 209-522-9600 or Carol Louise Moon 916-995-6610

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by Earl Matthews This is it folks, the debut of local music nights at the State. I am so excited to be a part of all of this. I really feel that this is going to be a great thing for local music and for Modesto as a whole. I would ask that you all make the effort to come out and support these shows so that we can keep this going strong for a long time to come. First up, Feb.. 9th The good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, along with the Pine Box Boys and House of Orange.This show is going to be a blast and just so you all know this show is General admission! That means no assigned seating. You can go right up and stand in the front, you can dance and shake your stuff. This is an all ages event. The following Friday we will have Diego’s Umbrella from San Francisco with local opening acts Nesta and The Airlings at the State Theatre, so make plans to come out to both shows and at $15 at the door it should be easy to do As for ongoing weekly events, the Thursday Night Ramble is back in full swing with a special event on Valentine’s Day, Feb.. 14th. We are bring in CALIBAN (featuring members of Tempest) to play at Deva Cafe along with Aireene Espiritu and

Lovecore Singing Telegrams for the special price of only $15. Our new weekly event at Hero’s on Wednesday nights from 7pm to 10pm is Blues and Brews, featuring a different act each week ranging in styles from Blues and Jazz to Americana. This show has a little something for everyone including a new featured beer each week. On Feb.. 10th Hero’s will be Hosting Westie Night with West Coast Swing dancing lessons and a community dance immediately after with my band, Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame. $5 for a one hour lesson and $5 for the dance. We (15 of us local artists and bands) are working on a Compilation CD. We will be doing a Kickstarter Campaign beginning on Feb.. 2nd as well as a yard sale and bake sale on the same day on the corner of Orangeburg Ave. and Tully Rd. Come out and help us raise money for our project. For more info write to bigearl@gmail.com or you can find me on Facebook. We are looking for donations in the way of cash or unwanted stuff for our sale. Thanks in advance for supporting local grassroots music.

Celebrate Chinese New Year Feb 10 at one of your favorite Chinese restaurants or at the Maddux center with the City of Modesto. This is the year of the Snake and we hope that this brings success and good fortune to all. We will be celebrating at Minnie’s with one of those glorious cocktails that you can read about in Kate Serpa’s BarView this month. The 19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration

Keynote Speaker: Congressman John Lewis SATURDAY, February 9, 2013

Reception for John Lewis

King-Kennedy Memorial Center 601 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Modesto 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration with John Lewis Mary Stuart Rogers Student Learning Center Modesto Junior College, West Campus 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto — Sponsors —

• 6:00 p.m. - Doors Open • 7:00 p.m. - Free program

City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Dept.; Modesto Junior College; ASMJC; Modesto Peace/Life Center; California State University, Stanislaus; Rockwell, Kelly, & Duarte, LLP; Central Valley Democratic Club; College Ave. Congregational Church; Modesto Irrigation District; Lou & Kenni Friedman; NAACP/Stanislaus; Mocse Federal Credit Union; Rubén Villalobos; Prime Shine; Ed Fitzpatrick, Valley Lexus; Gene Hill, Met Life; Odessa Johnson; Gene Palsgrove & Mary Baucher; Marianne Villalobos; AT&T. Information: James Costello, jcostello@igc.org; (209) 402-9191.

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by Matty Comer

Jian Salcedo, Adam Bishop in the green room through a mirror, The Dust Bowl Children - TJ Lake vocals and Justin Quigley on stand up bass

SAVE THE DATE

19th Annual

HTC Crab Fest

March 1st & 2nd, 2013 Winter Hall

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As February creeps in through the cold nights of winter, we have a bit of a reprieve from the normal trend that we have been traveling upon. The Acoustic Rock Society and The Lower Level Studio are proud to present A Local Grown Art & Music Expo of our own 2013. Three Saturdays in a row will feature local music showcases blended with some of the best local artists around. These events will be an all-ages opportunity to bring your family out to truly enjoy a community event, and hey, who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t love art and music? Our feature artists will be Jim Christiansen , Jenn Coffey, and Mark Holden. All are absolutely amazing artists! We humbly would like to say thank you to the Modesto art community as well. Hopefully, this is the first of many opportunities to weave our own niche into this scene of ours. Come on out to the show and say hello, we would love to talk to you!

Lower Level Studio 948 11th St. Lower Level Suite 1 209.846.1079 / Modesto February 16 Indian Runner, Brandon Sutton, The World Fairs, Antonius Nickins & Daniel Stevens, Dr. Blue & Bad Medicine. February 23 The Ramblers, Rob Hill, The House of Orange, Love Core Singing Telegrams. March 02 Jason Winfree & Keith Davis, Joe Barretta, Madie Boyd, The Dust Bowl Children. As you can see, we are out and about for the next few weeks. We honestly believe that the infusion of great music with incredible art can soothe your soul. Hope to see ya soon. Keep in touchFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/AcousticRockSociety Email: acousticrocksociety@yahoo.com

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Mr. Latino

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The 2013 Modesto Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala

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was excellent. Great time to mix with our fellow business leaders and celebrate those who stepped up and made a positive difference this year. ModestoView is proud to be on this team and there to support making Modesto USA great. Congrats to Mike Moradian for his Distinguished Service Award, Beckles Candies for Small Business, Haven Women’s Center for Non-Profit, John & Maryann Sanders for Cardoza Citizen of the Year, MedAmerica Billing for Member of the Year, 30 Years of Leadership Modesto and to Cecil Russell for bringing the Modesto Chamber back to life when he took the reins two years ago. Consider joining up and let’s take back the future of Modesto. It is we, the people that decide how we evolve so fellow ModestoView friends, let’s all get involved and make it happen. www.modchamber.org See additional pics in our RearView on page 31.

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By Chris Murphy If Downtown Modesto has true champions,

“ Los reales Del Norte”

Mexican regional band appears on national Spanish television” El Gordo Y La Flaca” In the early 2000’s The Urban ran an article on the Banda in a Spanish edition! Since then they have toured across the country performing on stage in front of thousands. Stay tuned for a Special addition to my March article on where are they now with their new direction & the bands newest lead singer!

it must surely be Mitch and Tammy Maisetti. If you remember back in the day, no 10th St Place, no Fat Cat, a closed Vintage, abandoned Fable Room, empty storefronts, a State Theatre that was rebuilding and in the middle of all of this, Tresetti’s came to be. In 1994 upscale 1st Class dining returned downtown created by the Maisettis and Paul Tremayne. Mitch and Tammy have always had a passion and excitement for Downtown Modesto, creating and hosting events, opening Jax, donating their bar and restaurant for non-profits and always there to give back to Modesto and even to New Orleans after Katrina. Mitch always has a smile for everyone and has made me feel welcome and special at every event or meal I have ever been to. Modesto should be ever grateful to Mitch and Tammy for jumpstarting our modern day downtown and everyone should stop by and say Hi, enjoy a meal, a conversation and some great hospitality. We love you Mitch! Chris and the ModestoViewCrew. www.tresetti.com

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Annual Women Wear Red Event Highlights the Importance of Education, Early Detection and Prevention. Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, Director of Women and Heart Disease of Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and Author of “Every Woman’s Guide to a HeartHealthy Life – Reduce the Effects of Stress, Promote Heart Health, and Restore the Balance in Your Life”, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Women Wear Red event focused on creating awareness about women’s heart health. This annual event and luncheon will be held on Thursday, February 7th from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Martin G. Petersen Event Center, in downtown Modesto. Tickets cost $45 and can be purchased by calling Memorial Hospital Foundation at (209) 530-3600. This year’s event will celebrate the life of Jane Johnston and is sponsored by Memorial Medical Center, Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, Memorial Hospital Foundation, Heart Education and Training Program (HEAT) and the Stanislaus County Office of Education.

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this article is the online magazine! The newsfeed you can only find on the web and today we introduce a Latino for Latinos, Pedro Quiroba III - CEO & founder of Mr. Latino online Magazine. A Modesto native, Mr. Latino started like any other company with the exception this his publication is solely online, with the desire to bring his creation to life with style and intellect. Since the launch in 2009, Mr. Latino has expanded to San Antonio and now on their 3rd year anniversary, they are launching their Los Angeles Chapter Feb 2, 2013. A man with vision, creating a network by Latinos for Latinos. In the beginning, it was reported that after the first online publication, an undisclosed Company offered Mr. Latino, a reported $100,000 to acquire the site “Inlacasa”. Yet Mr. Latino turned down the offer. He says he still looks back and wonders if he made the right decision but also believes in his baby and his dreams. Go to www.mrlatino.com and explore more.

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Modesto USA is burning it up with top rankings. We are making noise on film, TV, football field, behind the camera and now in the courts of law. Yes ModestoView friends, Modesto High took on all of the other High Schools in Mock Trials and emerged victorious and is now headed to the State Competition in Riverside, March 22-24. Super congrats go out to Parker Steward as the Best Defense Attorney and Keegan Sweeney is the Best Prosecutor. Huge congratulations to the MoHi team for this amazing academic accomplishment. You make Modesto USA Proud!

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By Abbey Murphy So here are my five tips to make your loved one smile this February 14th! 1. Take them on a picnic! Make their favorite foods and pack a great lunch and head out to a local park, like Graceada! 2. I know it sounds hard to do or too simple, but a handmade card really means the world. Seeing someone try to make you something from the heart really is the best. (This is my favorite since my boyfriend did this last year and I still have it hanging on the wall of my room!) 3. Do you have a instrument laying around the house that you’ve looked at for years, but never really picked up or tried to learn? Well, go pick it up! Whether it’s a piano, guitar, ukulele, or even an xylophone, learning a quick love song on an instrument and performing or recording it for your significant other will sure to make their heart melt!

4. Cupcakes are all the rage right now and I am in full support of this trend. Seriously, I’m obsessed with these lil cakes. Many give the gift of chocolate for Valentine’s Day, which is awesome, but what if you gave them chocolate in the form of a decadent cake?! Go track down The Cupcake Lady, who posts her locations on Facebook, or head out to Frost Bakery, I guarantee it will bring a smile. 5. Jewelry, yes, jewelry. Too expensive? Nope! Head down to the Bead Shop on J Street and get some expert advice from the Bead Lady and learn how to make a beautiful bracelet, anklet, necklace or key chain with all hand picked beads! This is one of the best places in Modesto and you won’t be able to leave the shop without feeling like it’s going to be a great day! Happy February!!

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“Jill and Nic’s Infinite (local) Playlist” By Jill Ferris

Happy February to everyone! Hope you are having a wonderful start to 2013. I know I am! First off I would like to share some exciting news. I am now working with Modesto’s newest club, Sand Bar. It’s located in downtown Modesto, at 927 10th St. (old Copper Rhino building). The venue has a really cool vibe, much brighter and the drinks are a bit cheaper (always a good thing!). I have a lot of really cool live music coming up there. I mentioned some below but the easiest way to keep up is to add me on facebook (www.facebook.com/jillferrisbooking) and check the ModestoView Calendar. As you can probably tell this article is a bit different than what it has been in the past. Everyone meet Nic Padilla of Nic Padilla Promotions (www.facebook.com/nic.padilla.promotions). He works a lot with hard rock and metal bands. In the light of not being biased to the genres I mainly work with, I felt that we could cover Modesto’s wide range of talented people together! So lets get down to the music…. Enjoy!! Insideout – Reggae – “Irie” A fairly new band but you wouldn’t know it by watching them on stage! Their front man, Kaleo Rodrigues, grew up in Hawaii around some of the best reggae music in the world. When his family relocated to Turlock California he met his band mates while playing on the football team for Pitman High. They recently have been making quite a splash in the Modesto music scene. In the past couple of months they have shared stage with many of our favorite locals and even national acts Fortunate Youth and Authority Zero. Definitely a band to keep your eye on. Put on your dancing shoes and catch their next show Feb 16th at Sand Bar (927 10th St, Modesto) with Hawaiian legends Natty Vibe! Table for Five – Pop/Alt – “Gimme somethin’” This five piece band is another fairly new one, they formed in 2011 after splitting from another local band “Gentle Stranger.” They have a vague sound resemblance of Kings of Leon. Their upbeat alternative sound is unlike anything in the valley at this time. Like Insideout they might be new but definitely nothing to scoff at just

high energy bass skills. By the end of their set you’ll be addicted. Check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mydirtyaddiction

this last November they won the Gorilla Music Battle of the Bands in San Francisco! Check them out online but my advice would be to find their next local show and hear them live! Check them out on Facebook http://www. facebook.com/Table45 Muir- Indie/Rock- “Ground Fascination” Formed by singer/guitarist Oscar Barajas. He describes their songwriting and sound process as “I bring the bones and the guys bring the meat.” In my opinion however they get their very eclectic sound its definitely working! They are influenced by many different bands anywhere from Radiohead and The Shins to Jimi Hendrix. They have a very powerful live show, the kind that can only be accomplished by having extremely talented musicians. Muir definitely has a very bright future, come see them while you still can right here in our little town! Check them out on Facebook http://www. facebook.com/MuirBand

California Medication - Hard Rock/Alternative/Punk – “Headless Horseman” Cali Med is a talented 4 piece rock band unlike anyone else in the Central Valley. They have a versatile sound, and have been described as “an excellent progressive rock band with a lot of energy.” They are able to play with bands of all genres, and have shared the stage with Pounders, Burn Halo, Motograter, Prong, Green Jelly, and many more. They have competed in, and won, several Battles of the Bands, and have been nominated for a MAMA (Modesto Area Music Award) three years in a row. They bring a ton of fire and intensity to the stage and are famously known for their half-naked bass player, Wristband Scott. I’m proud to work with them on shows, and look forward to big things this year! Check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/californiamedication

My Dirty Addiction – Rock – “Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll” This five piece rock band comes to us from Stockton, CA. Their sound has a classic rock throwback feel. They would be able to share the stage with 80’s and 90’s rockers, as well as some of today’s best rock bands. I’ve been working with them for six months, but they have been rocking the central valley for the past couple years. They are some of the coolest guys around, and just released their first self-titled EP. They are a ton of fun to watch live, they bring lots of power and excitement to the stage. Catch them at a show and check out Drew’s Animal-like drumming and Skipp’s

Eroszion – Hard Rock – “Bruised & Battered” Manteca based rock band Eroszion has been rocking the central valley for the past couple years. They are a six piece band, determined to do big things this year. They just shared the stage with classic rockers Y&T at Fat Cat in Jan. They’ve got a great sound, and can easily share the stage with classic rock and heavy metal bands. They’ve got a cd coming out soon; it will include the two songs that were played on the Rock 96.7 battle of the bands. Their next show is Feb 2nd, 209 Productions New Metal Showcase at The Workshop in Ceres, CA. Check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eroszion

TOURING BAND ALERT!!! Brewfish – Reggae/Dub/Rock – Ay Carumba Hailing from Long Beach California is the power trio known as Brewfish. Blending their unique sounds of rock, dub, reggae and dancehall beats they are definitely unlike any band I have ever heard! They have no trouble getting any kind of music fan up on their feet and dancing. After dropping their first full length album “20,000 DEEP” in May of 2012 on Dub City Music Label they have toured nationally and have played along with popular bands such as Tribal Seeds, Passafire, Stick Figure and more. These guys are definitely on their way up! Come catch them in an intimate venue while you still can! Feb 7th they hit Sand Bar (927 10th St downtown Modesto). TOURING BAND ALERT!! The Phoenix Twin – Alternative/Folk/ Punk – “Heavy Before Noon” This bay area based band started a few years ago when Benjy and Craig met at the University of Maryland. After college they played regularly all over the east coast. They’ve been in the San Jose area a little over a year, and have been playing all over SF and the East Bay. Their sound can be described as punk, folk, alternative, indie and acoustic. Benjy and Craig have been buskers (street performers) in NY and the bay area, and are featured in a movie about buskers made by an independent NY filmmaker. They were co-organizers of the SF Underground Music Festival last fall, and have big plans for 2013. You can catch them next at Johnny V’s in San Jose on Feb 2nd, and at Yosemite Lanes in Modesto on Feb 9th. Check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thephoenixtwin For either the Brewfish show on Feb 7th at Sand Bar or The Phoenix Twins show Feb 9th at Yosemite Lanes bring your copy of this article and get in half off! If you are a band and would like to get booked (not just at the above mentioned venues) feel free to email Jill at jillferrisb93@gmail.com or Nic for rock/metal at nicp.promotions@gmail.com … we would be happy to take a listen to your music and either book you or put you in touch with other booker/promoters that might have something sooner than us! Thank you for reading!!

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By Efren Martinez Fitness Event For February

It’s February, and by now you’re going full throttle with your healthy lifestyle New Year’s resolutions; or your not. Lets face it, it’s not easy when it comes to giving up those late night munchies, snacking on ice cream during family movie night or even passing up some of those delicious dishes at our many fine Modesto Restaurants. If any of your fitness and eating habit resolutions have been broken you’re not alone. We all slip off the fitness wagon from time to time and according to my friend Monique Pitts, beating yourself up for it doesn’t help. But what does help is getting back on the fitness track. She’s 100% right. The goal for most isn’t to look like an airbrushed supermodel, but more to live a healthy life through mind, body and soul. Rest assured, your accomplishments in fitness will come daily as you continue to practice living a healthy lifestyle. When I look at the before and after photos here of my friend Monique, I am amazed at how wonderfully happy she looks after dropping 170lbs. Honestly, when I first met Monique I was delighted by her persona and never saw her as being overweight. She’s my friend, and in the words of my mother, “Those who love you will never see you as being heavy or thin, they will just love you for nothing more than being you” I guess that can work both ways, thanks Mom. I was totally surprised when Monique told me that back in 2009 she weighed in at 365lbs. As a person who

has walked on both sides of the track of being heavy and thin, I was very interested in hearing how she lost all that weight and what inspired her. Monique shared with me that since the first day of her employment at Brenda Athletic Clubs she noticed a pattern with their members that they were healthy, happy and full of life through fitness. As time went on, she grew closer to the members and decided that she too would make a change for herself and her children. Since that day, she has shed over 170lbs. It took her 2.5 years to get there, but she delightfully told me that the pounds still keep coming off. For Monique, working at a fitness gym not only helped her to put food on her family table but also to take advantage of her surroundings. It wasn’t long before she started her own fitness routine playing tennis, exercise classes, swimming and when she wasn’t at the gym, she incorporated fitness with her kids and changed her eating habits. Today Monique feels better about herself, working out at least 5 days a week and staying active with her family by taking family walks, park trips and other healthy family outings. At the gym her fitness routine consists of cardio, resistance training and toning. Monique just doesn’t settle for solo training sessions, she feels it’s very important that she mixes it up by including group exercise classes like Zumba, Yoga, Cycling and more. In regards to her nutrition, Monique has introduced more fruits and vegetables as well as turkey, chicken and fish into her meals and eats less processed food and sugar. She also changed from being a soda drinker to crystal light and water as well as given up butter, mayo, beef and frequent fast food trips and cooks more meals at home. Although she did tell me that she does indulge every now and then but as long as she stays active, treating herself once in a while is OK. Now that’s an A+ attitude

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for me Modesto View Readers. A final thought from Monique for those who might be struggling with weight loss. “Get moving! I am a full time mom of three children and work full time, I feel that you need the energy that exercise gives you to be able to be active in your children’s lives as well as being active in your own. Once you begin living a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise you will keep going, I am now able to do so many things that I couldn’t before and never imagined that I could. It’s been very exciting to see the changes in my body as well as in my daily life, if I can do it, so can you”

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Weight Loss Tips Avoid eating after 7PM & if need be, settle for an orange or some kind of fruit or seeds. Eat your biggest meal of the day for breakfast decreasing your portion sizes for lunch and even smaller for dinner. Try using your salad plate for your diner plate and your dinner plate for your salad plate. Avoid eating anything processed or packaged.

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The Rise of HATRIOT and the glue that keep us all together... By Mike Vanek

So this month I would like to talk about a few things... First of all there is a band making a lot of noise in the national metal community these days and they are called HATRIOT. Featuring former Exodus frontman Steve “ZETRO” Souza and his two sons Cody and Nick. Hatriot has a local Modesto connection... both of Hatriot’s guitarists hail from our fair city!! Miguel Esparza (Ex-Cadavric) & Kosta Varvatakis (Ex-Kranial Damage) round up Hatriot’s Duel guitar attack!! This band has been on fire after being signed to Massacre Records and working on their debut album due out this month. After opening for Death Angel and headlining the Fat Cat as a tune up show, Hatriot seems to have a wide-open future. The other night, Kosta pulled me aside and played me the HATRIOT album and I’ll be reviewing it upon its release but just let me tell you, this is THE best new band in metal today!! Zetro Souza sings his ass off not only live but I would say this is the best record he has made in many years, if not his best ever. The band he hand picked is a powerful juggernaut of metal madness. I highly suggest you follow this band as they just might be the next big thing, with 2 guys from OUR METAL SCENE!! Next I want to take notice of a fire being lit as of late. As old venues re-imagine themselves and exclude the local metal scene a local promoter has taken it upon himself to do something about it!! Nic Padilla Promotions has worked metal bands into his shows for moths and has convinced

the fine people at Yosemite lanes to have an all METAL bill and it was a GIANT success!!! A giant salute to Nic for fighting for metal and it doesn’t stop there. Bands like Nothing But Losers, Zombie Death Stench, California Medication, Galvan Eyes, Cursed, This Times Brutal, Hang The Kode, Eroszion, Aborticide, Bombs Overhead, Warpath Assassins among others have really taken the bull by the horns and have fought through things like the lack of venues willing to do metal, a bad economy, etc. They not only promote themselves but finally each other and I hope this is the beginning of something special in the MO!! There are thousands of metal heads in our fair city and I think we should all get a fair shake!! Last of all I wanna thank venues keeping metal alive in Modesto. Fat Cat as always, but you can go see 21+ shows mostly for FREE at Spinnakers and The Other Place, and now at Yosemite Lanes 300 Club and the shows there are only $2! When my band played there last year we bowled until 1am after the show!! Anyway, that’s all for me this month. As always keep one foot in the gutter and one fist in the gold!! www.facebook.com/mike.vanek

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o you want to ski or snowboard for a good cause? Winter is in full effect! Time to get ready for the 2013 Society for Handicapped Children & Adults’ Ski and Board-a-Thon! This year’s event will take place Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Dodge Ridge Ski Resort beginning at

8:30 am. It is time to get signed up and start fundraising for the most fun you will have all winter! In addition, volunteers are always needed for Skiing unlimited assistance and for support on the mountain for skiers with needs. To sign up, go to http://www.firstgiving. com/SHCA/2013-society-ski-and-boarda-thon, click on register and follow the prompts! You will have your very own, personalized, fundraising page! It’s going to be a great event! Call Michelle Gill at Society for the Handicapped at 209-5243536 for more info.

The McHenry Mansion Foundation presents a unique and fun evening at Tresetti’s World Cafe on 11th Street in Modesto on Thursday, Feb. 7th 2013 from 5 ‘til 9pm. Serving your favorite appetizers, food & desserts while featuring special celebrity and guest bartenders to pour your favorite libations. Bring your sweetheart to celebrate an early Valentines Day, while supporting Modesto’s most treasured historic home built in 1883. 10% of each dining tab and all bartender tips for the evening will be donated to the mansion if you mention the fundraiser. Please join us!

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By Mary Layton

hen I was young the word “discipline” had a definite unattractive ring to it. Something you are ordered to do but don’t want to do. Being a free spirit, I decided it was something to be avoided. A few years later we were doing drills in a T’ai Chi class, shifting our weight forward and back, first very slowly, then at faster speeds. I remember feeling my legs yelling out to me in pain. But we kept going on for what seemed an eternity. I kept hop-

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ing the teacher would stop and give us at least a little break, but he didn’t. The whole class kept going and I realized I could not walk away or escape. Right then I had one of those ‘Aha -experiences’ : Wow, this is about disciplining my wild and lazy mind. I had never done that before and it suddenly seemed interesting to me. As my mind became more quiet, my muscles relaxed. All of a sudden I felt an enormous strength and energy I never felt before. I guess I had, thanks to my teacher, challenged what I previously thought to be my limit. Discipline had brought me to a new level and expanded my abilities. Many of us made new year’s resolutions. For those who still find it hard to really “ do it”, take that class or make that change happen, I have this advice: Just do it. And even more important, keep doing it, stay away from excuses. It will pay off big time. Looking for a class to help change your mind? Go to taichi4modesto,com or call (209) 572-4518

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February 1, 2013 Baby and the Bathwater Bacchus Happy Hour Carlos Martinez LIve Club Extreme Bowl DJ Rob EAz DJ Skewers DJ/Karaoke at the Bowl Flavor Fridays Fundamentals Of Painting Fusion Friday Glo Karaoke Healing and Psychic Development Class Impressions of Degas Into the woods Jeramy Norris & the Dangerous Mood Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Knife fight La Traviata Ladies night 107.9 FM broadcasting live Lady Kate Fridays Lakewood Sock Hop New Horizon Jazz Band Nihon no bunka The Art Of Tea The Boardroom’s 2 Year Anniversary Party The Nines The Oscar Nominated short films 2013 The Piano Lesson TVIF at ClimaX Valley Super Singles Weekend Dance Party Young Masters Art Show February 2, 2013 13th Annual Hearts for Children Gala 6th Annual Mini-Mardi Party & Fundraiser Baby and the Bathwater Bacchus Last Bash Party Band showcase Bob Marley Birthday Celebration Carlos Martinez LIve Ceres Flea Market Club Extreme Bowl Country Dance Lessons Crows Landing Flea Market DJ Skewers Glo Karaoke Impressions of Degas Into the Woods Into the woods Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Knife fight Latin Live Music Levels Opening Night - DJ Panic City Live Bands Modesto Flea Market Nothing But Losers + More Revolution Black/Critical mass & scattered Sexy Saturdays w DJ Awal Shadowchase Group Run Soul Heart Soul Saturdays Tenacious Dreams Film Festival The Art Of Tea The Nines The Oscar Nominated short films 2013 The Piano Lesson Tongue & Groove Valley Super Singles Sweetheart Dance Weekend Dance Party Young Masters Art Show February 3, 2013 Baby and the Bathwater Babylon Sundays at ClimaX Breakfast with the Millionaires Ceres Flea Market Classic Dance Party Crows Landing Flea Market DJ & Karaoke Fun Impressions of Degas Into the Woods Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Knife fight La Traviata

Latin Live Music Live music Modesto Flea Market Queen Bean Open Mic Night Shadowchase Group Run Center Stage Theatre Super Bowl Sunday Party Package Bacchus - Corner of I and 13 Streets Super Bowl w 49’ers Gervasoni’s The Oscar Nominated short films 2013 Yosemite Bowl The Piano Lesson Nino’s Place February 4, 2013 Skewers Lounge Beginning Drawing and painting Yosemite Bowl Boardroom Karaoke Studio 47 Fundamentals Of Drawing Chartreuse Muse Jerry Reilly: A Retrospective Battered Beaver Karaoke Monday Glo Worm Karaoke with Clovis King TheSpiritualChurch Turlock Knife fight Carnegie Art Center MIlonga Tango “Practica” West Side Theatre Open Mic Comedy Night T’s Cocktails Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin The Boardroom Spinning Vinyl Midway Lounge Story Time Ridgeway’s Lounge Texas Holdem free State The Art Of Tea Gallo Center The Oscar Nominated short films 2013 Theatre 417 WCPL Poker Night Miki Sushi Wiggle Worms Lakewood School Wiggle Worms Barkin’ Dog Grill February 5, 2013 Chartreuse Muse Art Adventures Chartreuse Muse Brave Bull Happy Hour The Boardroom Do the right thing P Wexford’s Pub Jerry Reilly: A Retrospective State Karaoke Night Gallo Center Karaoke with Clovis King ClimaX Bar and Nightclub - 607 7th St Knife fight Clarion / Shooters Miki Industry Night Crocodile’s Nightclub Neil Buettner Live Mistlin Gallery Poetry Night w Gillian Wegner + Open Mic Pool Tournament Modesto Centre Plaza Salsa Lessons Barkin’ Dog Grill Story Time Center Stage Theatre Story time Bacchus - Corner of I and 13 Streets The Art Of Tea Theatre 417 The Velveteen Rabbit Fat Cat Music House Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Gervasoni’s Wiggle Worms 1651 East Whitmore Young Masters Art Show Yosemite Bowl February 6, 2013 Jenny’s Bar Brave Bull Happy Hour 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Creole Jazz Kings Skewers Lounge DJ & Karaoke Fun Glo Worm Fun with painting Carnegie Art Center Half-Off Pasta Nights West Side Theatre Jason Gulley West Side Theatre Jerry Reilly: A Retrospective Midway Lounge Karaoke Night Ridgeway’s Lounge Mommy/Daddy and me part 1 State Shad Harris and the groovinators Circus Nightclub Soul Heart Live Levels Night Club State of the City Luncheon Yosemite Bowl Story Time 1107 South 7th Street Story Time The Workshop Studio Art T’s Cocktails The Art Of Tea Battered Beaver The Oscar Nominated short films 2013 Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Todddler Time The Boardroom Toddler Time Clarion / Shooters Pub Wiggle Worms Building Imagination Center Wiggle Worms Chartreuse Muse Wild Wednesdays college nights The Boardroom Young Masters Art Show State Theatre February 7, 2013 Gallo Center Beginner Dance Lessons Nino’s Place Brave Bull Happy Hour Clarion / Shooters Pub Brewfish, Dymusica, Homebrew Crocodile’s Nightclub Dave Dow open jam session Mistlin Gallery DJ & Karaoke Fun DJ Music TBD Center Stage Theatre Jerry Reilly: A Retrospective ClimaX Bar and Nightclub - 607 7th St Johnny & Kelly Live Deva Cafe Karaoke Night 1651 East Whitmore Ladies Night Crocodile’s Nightclub Ladies Night w DJ Arnie & T 3113 Crows Landing Rd. McHenry Mansion Celebrity Bartenders Nino’s Place MJC Dance: Off~Balance Concert Carnegie Art Center My first art class West Side Theatre Neil and Matt Live Midway Lounge Release Thursdays at ClimaX Ridgeway’s Lounge Story Time State Story Time Gallo Center

Circus Nightclub Plea for peace center 1107 South 7th Street Queen Bean Cafe Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Clarion / Shooters Pub Your Local Watering Hole State Theatre Gallo Center Mistlin Gallery The Boardroom Chartreuse Muse MJC East Gallery Rm 435 The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge State Jacob’s Fine Dining Clarion hotel Firkin and Fox Speakeasy Riverbank Library Nino’s Place Chartreuse Muse State Theatre Battered Beaver Modesto Library Modesto Library Chartreuse Muse Brave Bull State Theatre MJC East Gallery Rm 435 Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge State Miki Sushi P Wexford’s Pub Barkin’ Dog Grill Battered Beaver Clarion / Shooters Pub Ceres Library Oakdale Library Chartreuse Muse Gallo Center Speakeasy Modesto library Mistlin Gallery Brave Bull Clarion Hotel Nino’s Place Mistlin Gallery Fuzio The Boardroom MJC East Gallery Rm 435 Midway Lounge Mistlin Gallery Hero’s Brewpub P Wexford’s Pub DoubleTree Hotel, Ballroom Empire Library Modesto library Chartreuse Muse Chartreuse Muse State Theatre Turlock Library Turlock Library Salida Library Salida library Theatre 417 Mistlin Gallery Season’s Brave Bull Sand Bar Barkin’ Dog Grill Nino’s Place Clarion Shooters MJC East Gallery Rm 435 P Wexford’s Pub Midway Lounge Battered Beaver Battered Beaver Tresetti’s World Cafe MJC Performing Arts Center Auditorium Mistlin Gallery The Boardroom ClimaX Bar and Nightclub - 607 7th St Hughson Library Salida Library

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Turlock Library Chartreuse Muse State Theatre Studio 47 Deva Cafe Vintage Lounge Turlock Theatre 417 Mistlin Gallery

Choo-Choo Soul Classic Dance Party Crows Landing Flea Market DJ & Karaoke Fun Into the Woods J-Boog in Concert White Hawk Lounge Karaoke Night Center Stage Theatre Karaoke with Clovis King Yosemite Bowl Live music Nino’s Place Modesto Flea Market Nino’s Place Queen Bean Open Mic Night Skewers Lounge Shadowchase Group Run Yosemite Bowl Sunday Afternoon at CBS Modesto Centre Plaza Westie Swing Dance Night Studio 47 February 11, 2013 Chartreuse Muse Beginning Drawing and painting Barkin’ Dog Grill Boardroom Karaoke Battered Beaver Fundamentals Of Drawing Glo Worm Jerry Reilly: A Retrospective T’s Cocktails Karaoke Monday Fat Cat Music House Karaoke with Clovis King TheSpiritualChurch Turlock MIlonga Tango “Practica” West Side Theatre Open Mic Comedy Night Vintage Lounge Turlock Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin The Boardroom Scenic Lunch The Boardroom Spinning Vinyl Midway Lounge Story Time Ridgeway’s Lounge Texas Holdem free State The Art Of Tea Miki Sushi WCPL Poker Night Elks Lodge Wiggle Worms Chartreuse Muse Wiggle Worms Nino’s Place February 12, 2013 P Wexford’s Pub Almond Blossom Art Show Chartreuse Muse Art Adventures ClimaX Bar and Nightclub - 607 7th St Brave Bull Happy Hour Clarion / Shooters Jerry Reilly: A Retrospective Gallo Center Karaoke Night Crocodile’s Nightclub Karaoke with Clovis King Mistlin Gallery Mardi Gras Family Style Dinner Miki Mardi Gras Night Senior Citizens Center Moonshine Bandits,Third Party+ Blue Horse Lounge Neil Buettner Live Center Stage Theatre Pool Tournament Modesto Library Salsa Lessons 1651 East Whitmore Story Time Hotel Euterpe Story time Senior Citizens Center The Art Of Tea Yosemite Bowl Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Theatre 417 Tresetti’s Fat Tuesday P Wexford’s Pub Wiggle Worms Jenny’s Bar February 13, 2013 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Almond Blossom Art Show Skewers Lounge Brave Bull Happy Hour Nino’s Place Creole Jazz Kings Barkin’ Dog Grill DJ & Karaoke Fun Peer Recovery Art Project Half-Off Pasta Nights Glo Worm Jason Gulley State Theatre Jerry Reilly: A Retrospective State Theatre Karaoke Night West Side Theatre Mommy/Daddy and me part 1 Midway Lounge Stambaugh Trio Ridgeway’s Lounge Story Time Howard Training Center Story Time Yosemite Bowl Studio Art Battered Beaver The Art Of Tea MJC Mary Stuart Rogers Student Learning Center Todddler Time 1107 South 7th Street Toddler Time St. Pauls Episcopal Church Valentines Day Tea Party Gallo Center Wiggle Worms Sierra railroad oakdale ca Wiggle Worms Spinnakers Wild Wednesdays college nights Nino’s Place February 14, 2013 Fat Cat Music House Almond Blossom Art Show Battered Beaver Brave Bull Happy Hour Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Creative Clay Clarion / Shooters Pub Dave Dow open jam session Speakeasy Lounge DJ & Karaoke Fun Fat Cat Music House DJ Music TBD Chartreuse Muse Jerry Reilly: A Retrospective Clarion / Shooters Pub Karaoke Night Gallo Center KWIN Valentine Wedding Crash Bash Crocodile’s Nightclub Ladies Night w DJ Arnie & T Mistlin Gallery My first art class Neil and Matt Live Center Stage Theatre Release Thursdays at ClimaX ClimaX Bar and Nightclub - 607 7th St Romance Package w DJ Gemini Deva Cafe Sexy Sweetheart Party 1651 East Whitmore

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Story Time The Art Of Tea The Oscar Nominated short films 2013 Therapy Thursdays Thursday Night Ramble Tim Allen Live Wet ladies night Young Masters Art Show February 8, 2013 Anthem Live Baby and the Bathwater Club Extreme Bowl DJ Rob EAz DJ Rob EAz DJ Skewers DJ/Karaoke at the Bowl Empty Bowls Benefit Flavor Fridays Fundamentals Of Painting Funstrummers Ukulele Band Fusion Friday Glo Karaoke Great Oglee Moglee Grupo Mojado Live Healing and Psychic Development Class Into the woods Joe Barretta & Tim Allen Johnny & Kelly Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Knife fight Lady Kate Fridays Modesto Elks Crab Feed Nihon no bunka Renegade a tribute to Styx Research Development The Art Of Tea TVIF at ClimaX Valley Super Singles Vivaldi four seasons Weekend Dance Party Young Masters Art Show February 9, 2013 7th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration Anthem Live Baby and the Bathwater BZ Smith’s Storytelling Workshop Ceres Flea Market Chappell & Dave Holt, Chadwicke Adams Chinese New Year Celebration Club Extreme Bowl Comedy show and band case Cooking with turf Country Dance Lessons Crows Landing Flea Market DJ Skewers Emerson Biggins Faux Gitant Gypsy Jazz Five Shades of Pink Art Show Glo Karaoke Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit in Concert GLTSO, Pine Box Boys and House of Orange Into the woods Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Kiwanis Club Crab Cioppino Dinner Live Bands Mardi Gras Pre Party MLK - Congressman John Lewis Modesto Flea Market Modesto Poetry Festival Msyo - Spring Concert Murder Mystery Dinner Train NBL,Symbolic, Sworn to Black+ Renegade a Styx tribute band Ric James Comedy Sexy Saturdays w DJ Awal Shadowchase Group Run Soul Saturdays Strangebrew Live Talk of the Town Dance Party The Art Of Tea Veterans & Supporters Dinner Vivaldi four seasons Weekend Dance Party Young Masters Art Show Awards February 10, 2013 Baby and the Bathwater Babylon Sundays at ClimaX Breakfast with the Millionaires Ceres Flea Market

Gallo Center Crocodile’s Nightclub 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Nino’s Place West Side Theatre Fat Cat Music House Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Plea for peace center 1107 South 7th Street Queen Bean Cafe Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Congregation Beth Shalom Hero’s Brewpub Mistlin Gallery The Boardroom Chartreuse Muse MJC East Gallery Rm 435 The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge Jacob’s Fine Dining Clarion hotel Firkin and Fox Sierra Railroad Speakeasy Riverbank Library Nino’s Place Chartreuse Muse Battered Beaver Modesto Library Modesto Library Mistlin Gallery Chartreuse Muse Brave Bull MJC East Gallery Rm 435 Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Harvest Moon Miki Sushi Tresetti’s Fat Tuesday P Wexford’s Pub Battered Beaver Clarion / Shooters Pub Ceres Library Oakdale Library Chartreuse Muse Speakeasy 11th St Downtown Modesto library Mistlin Gallery Brave Bull Clarion Hotel Nino’s Place Fuzio The Boardroom MJC East Gallery Rm 435 Midway Lounge Mistlin Gallery Hero’s Brewpub Empire Library Modesto library Chartreuse Muse Chartreuse Muse Turlock Library Turlock Library McHenry Mansion Salida Library Salida library Theatre 417 Mistlin Gallery Brave Bull Chartreuse Muse Barkin’ Dog Grill Nino’s Place Clarion Shooters MJC East Gallery Rm 435 Midway Lounge Fat Cat Music House Battered Beaver Mistlin Gallery The Boardroom ClimaX Bar and Nightclub - 607 7th St Clarion / Shooters Pub Battered Beaver

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Story Time Story Time Story Time The Art Of Tea Thursday Night Ramble Valentines Tim Allen Live Valentine’s Day Shopping Mall Valentine’s Night Dinner Valentines’ show Wet ladies night February 15, 2013 Al Medina Live Almond Blossom Art Show Balanchine & New Yorkers Big Earl & the Cryin Shame Hip hop show by Nate Cisneros Classic Albums Live: Hotel California Club Extreme Bowl Cupid’s Dreamcatcher Dance Party Diego’s Umbrella Umbrella/Nesta/Airlings - In Concert DJ Rob EAz DJ Skewers DJ/Karaoke at the Bowl Fundamentals Of Painting Glo Karaoke Jack Daddy Jeremih -V-Day Aftermath Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Lady Kate Fridays Marilyn Manson Live Nihon no bunka The Art Of Tea TVIF at ClimaX Valley Super Singles Weekend Dance Party Winter Nights Party DJ T February 16, 2013 A Local Grown Art & Music Expo A Tribute to the Carpenters Almond Blossom Art Show Annual Crab & Prime Rib Dinner Balanchine & New Yorkers Ceres Flea Market Club Extreme Bowl Commemorative Air Force Crab Feed Country Dance Lessons Crows Landing Flea Market DJ Amy Robbins DJ Skewers Electronic Music with Black Marble Fallen Short / Paranoid Drags + Glo Karaoke Gotcha covered I have a dream Jimmy Ashley Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Bands Modesto Flea Market Modesto Marathon Movie & Wine Night Natural Vibes, InsidEouT + More Rockhaven Live Rodney-O & Joe Cooley Sexy Saturdays w DJ Awal Shadowchase Group Run Soul Saturdays-DJ Steve DTrix Marathon Movie and wine night Tequila Mockingbird The Art Of Tea Weekend Dance Party February 17, 2013 Babylon Sundays at ClimaX Breakfast with the Millionaires Ceres Flea Market Classic Dance Party Crows Landing Flea Market DJ & Karaoke Fun Iration Heat Seeker’s Tour Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Mary Poppins Modesto Flea Market Modesto Jazz Society Concert Queen Bean Open Mic Night

Shadowchase Group Run Usaf Band of the Golden West February 18, 2013 Beginning Drawing and painting Hughson Library Boardroom Karaoke Salida Library Fundamentals Of Drawing Turlock Library Karaoke Monday Chartreuse Muse Karaoke with Clovis King Deva Cafe MIlonga Tango “Practica” Vintage Lounge Turlock Open Mic Comedy Night 110 Santa Barbara Modesto Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Sierra Railroad Spinning Vinyl Theatre 417 Story Time Theatre 417 Texas Holdem free The Art Of Tea Barkin’ Dog Grill WCPL Poker Night Mistlin Gallery Wiggle Worms Gallo Center Wiggle Worms Clarion / Shooters Pub February 19, 2013 Theatre 417 “Home of American Graffiti” Poster Awards Gallo Center Almond Blossom Art Show Yosemite Bowl Art Adventures Fat Cat Music House Brave Bull Happy Hour State Theatre Engelbert Humperdinck State Theatre Karaoke Night Nino’s Place Karaoke with Clovis King Skewers Lounge Miki Industry Night Yosemite Bowl Cash for College financial aid workshop Chartreuse Muse Neil Buettner Live Glo Worm Pool Tournament T’s Cocktails Salsa Lessons Levels Night Club San Francisco Giant’s Trophy Tour The Boardroom Story Time Midway Lounge Story time Ridgeway’s Lounge The Art Of Tea Miki Sushi Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Modesto Centre Plaza Wiggle Worms Chartreuse Muse February 20, 2013 Chartreuse Muse 2nd Tradition Band ClimaX Bar and Nightclub - 607 7th St Almond Blossom Art Show Clarion / Shooters Bad Medicine Live Crocodile’s Nightclub Black Marble EDM Tour Battered Beaver Brave Bull Happy Hour Creole Jazz Kings Lower Level Studio DJ & Karaoke Fun Gallo Center Half-Off Pasta Nights Mistlin Gallery Jason Gulley Masonic Hall - 800 Rose Ave Karaoke Night Gallo Center Mommy/Daddy and me part 1 1651 East Whitmore Story Time Yosemite Bowl Story Time Hangar 1S Modesto Airport Studio Art Jenny’s Bar The Art Of Tea 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Todddler Time Levels Night Club Toddler Time Skewers Lounge Wiggle Worms Theatre 417 Wiggle Worms Fat Cat Music House Wild Wednesdays college nights Glo Worm February 21, 2013 The Boardroom 3rd Thursday Art Walk Theatre 417 Almond Blossom Art Show P Wexford’s Pub Back to Black Midway Lounge Brave Bull Happy Hour Ridgeway’s Lounge Brenda Francis Art Yosemite Bowl Building the Future We Deserve 1107 South 7th Street Dave Dow open jam session State theatre David Wells, bassoon Sand Bar DJ & Karaoke Fun T’s Cocktails DJ Music TBD Fat Cat Music House Karaoke Night Battered Beaver Ladies Night w DJ Arnie & T Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Neil & Matt Live Clarion / Shooters Pub Release Thursdays at ClimaX State Theatre Story Time Nino’s Place Story Time Chartreuse Muse Story Time Crocodile’s Nightclub Strong Promotions: EXHUMED The Art Of Tea ClimaX Bar and Nightclub - 607 7th St Thursday Night Ramble Deva Cafe Tim Allen Live 1651 East Whitmore Wet ladies night Crocodile’s Nightclub February 22, 2013 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Al Medina & the first responders Nino’s Place Almond Blossom Art Show Fat Cat Music House Big Earl & the Cryin Shame Midway Lounge Club Extreme Bowl Ridgeway’s Lounge Cuarteto Latino Americano State Theatre DJ Rob EAz 1107 South 7th Street DJ Skewers Clarion / Shooters Pub DJ/Karaoke at the Bowl Queen Bean Cafe Fundamentals Of Painting

Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Gallo Center Mistlin Gallery The Boardroom Chartreuse Muse The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge Jacob’s Fine Dining Clarion hotel Firkin and Fox Speakeasy Riverbank Library Nino’s Place Chartreuse Muse Battered Beaver Modesto Library Modesto Library American Tire Depot Mistlin Gallery Chartreuse Muse Brave Bull Gallo Center Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Miki Sushi MJC West -Sierra Hall 132 P Wexford’s Pub Battered Beaver Clarion / Shooters Pub Modesto Centre Plaza Ceres Library Oakdale Library Chartreuse Muse Speakeasy Modesto library Barkin’ Dog Grill Mistlin Gallery Hero’s Brewpub Theatre 417 Brave Bull Clarion Hotel Nino’s Place Fuzio The Boardroom Midway Lounge Mistlin Gallery Empire Library Modesto library Chartreuse Muse Chartreuse Muse Turlock Library Turlock Library Salida Library Salida library Theatre 417 Downtown Modesto Mistlin Gallery Gallo Center Brave Bull Intrinsic Elements MJC Forum 101 Barkin’ Dog Grill CSU Stan Snider Music Hall Nino’s Place Clarion Shooters Midway Lounge Battered Beaver The Boardroom ClimaX Bar and Nightclub - 607 7th St Hughson Library Salida Library Turlock Library Fat Cat Music House Chartreuse Muse Cafe Deva Vintage Lounge Turlock Theatre 417 T’s Cocktails Mistlin Gallery Barkin’ Dog Grill Yosemite Bowl Gallo Center Nino’s Place Skewers Lounge Yosemite Bowl Chartreuse Muse

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Glo Worm 2820 Scenic Dr, Modesto P Wexford’s Pub The Boardroom Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Gallo Center Miki Sushi Church of the Brethren 2301 Woodland Ave Theatre 417 Chartreuse Muse Chartreuse Muse ClimaX Bar and Nightclub - 607 7th St Clarion / Shooters Crocodile’s Nightclub Battered Beaver T’s Cocktails Greek Church Cultural Center Center Stage Theatre Gallo Center Mistlin Gallery Cow Track Modesto Centre Plaza 1651 East Whitmore Yosemite Bowl Jenny’s Bar 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Levels Night Club Skewers Lounge Glo Worm West Side Theatre Theatre 417 Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Gallo Center Yosemite Bowl State Theatre 1107 South 7th Street Barkin’ Dog Grill P Wexford’s Pub Nino’s Place Battered Beaver Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Clarion / Shooters Pub The Boardroom Chartreuse Muse Crocodile’s Nightclub First United Methodist Church ClimaX Bar and Nightclub - 607 7th St Gallo Center Deva Cafe 1651 East Whitmore Crocodile’s Nightclub 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Nino’s Place Barkin’ Dog Grill Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge 1107 South 7th Street Queen Bean Cafe Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale State Theatre Mistlin Gallery The Boardroom Chartreuse Muse The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge Jacob’s Fine Dining Clarion hotel Firkin and Fox Speakeasy Riverbank Library Nino’s Place Chartreuse Muse Battered Beaver Modesto Library Modesto Library Mistlin Gallery Chartreuse Muse Brave Bull Gallo Center Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Miki Sushi P Wexford’s Pub Battered Beaver Battered Beaver

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Glo Karaoke Google Developer’s Group First Meet-up Joe Barretta & Tim Allen Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Kathleen Madigan: Gone Madigan Lady Kate Fridays Lil Rev and the Funstrummers Ukulele Band Live Local Performers by Steven Almanza Nihon no bunka The Art Of Tea TVIF at ClimaX Valley Super Singles Weekend Dance Party Winter Nights Party DJ T February 23, 2013 209 Productions New music showcase 20th Annual Crab Feed AHEPA Chapter 246 A Local Grown Art & Music Expo All Hands on Deck Almond Blossom Art Show Big Earl & the Cryin Shame Central Catholic Bash Fundraiser Ceres Flea Market Club Extreme Bowl Country Dance Lessons Crows Landing Flea Market DJ Mikey Swift DJ Skewers Glo Karaoke House of Floyd Imprint CD Party and hip hop Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Leigh Rubin Live Bands Live rock tribute to Led Zeppelin Modesto Flea Market On Track Jazz Band Research Development Rock Lobster Sexy Saturdays w DJ Awal Shadowchase Group Run Soul Saturdays Strange Brew The Art Of Tea Weekend Dance Party February 24, 2013 21st Annual Ecumenical Choral Concert Babylon Sundays at ClimaX Bradley Fields out of thin Air Breakfast with the Millionaires Ceres Flea Market Classic Dance Party Crows Landing Flea Market DJ & Karaoke Fun Ernie Bucio Scholarship Fundraiser Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Flea Market Queen Bean Open Mic Night Shadowchase Group Run The Oscars February 25, 2013 Beginning Drawing and painting Boardroom Karaoke Fundamentals Of Drawing Karaoke Monday Karaoke with Clovis King MIlonga Tango “Practica” Open Mic Comedy Night Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Spinning Vinyl Story Time Texas Holdem free The Art Of Tea WCPL Poker Night Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms February 26, 2013 Almond Blossom Art Show Art Adventures Brave Bull Happy Hour International String Trio Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Miki Industry Night Neil Buettner Live Pool Tournament Pool Tournament

Red Hat Ladies Booty Bowl Salsa Lessons Story Time Story time The Art Of Tea Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Wiggle Worms February 27, 2013 Almond Blossom Art Show Brave Bull Happy Hour Creole Jazz Kings DJ & Karaoke Fun Half-Off Pasta Nights Jason Gulley Karaoke Night Les Stroud-Survivorman Mommy/Daddy and me part 1 Mother Theresa & the Sinners Story Time Story Time Studio Art The Art Of Tea Todddler Time Toddler Time Waiting for Phil Rock band Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Wild Wednesdays college nights February 28, 2013 Almond Blossom Art Show Brave Bull Happy Hour Creative Clay Dave Dow open jam session DJ & Karaoke Fun DJ Music TBD Karaoke Night Ladies Night w DJ Arnie & T Neil & Matt Live Release Thursdays at ClimaX Story Time Story Time Story Time The Art Of Tea Thursday Night Ramble Tim Allen Live True story of three little pigs Wet ladies night March 1, 2013 Almond Blossom Art Show Alumnae Recital DJ Rob EAz DJ Skewers DJ/Karaoke at the Bowl HTC’S 19th Annual CRABFEST! Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Lady Kate Fridays Rozanne Gewaar Live The Art Of Tea TVIF at ClimaX Valley Super Singles Weekend Dance Party Winter Nights Party DJ T March 2, 2013 Almond Blossom Art Show Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market DJ Skewers HTC’S 19th Annual CRABFEST! Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Flea Market Sexy Saturdays w DJ Awal Shadowchase Group Run Soul Saturdays Tempest The Art Of Tea Weekend Dance Party March 3, 2013 Breakfast with the Millionaires Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Flea Market Queen Bean Open Mic Night Shadowchase Group Run

Yosemite Bowl Clarion / Shooters Pub Ceres Library Oakdale Library Chartreuse Muse Speakeasy Modesto library Mistlin Gallery Brave Bull Clarion Hotel Nino’s Place Fuzio The Boardroom Midway Lounge Gallo Center Mistlin Gallery Hero’s Brewpub Empire Library Modesto library Chartreuse Muse Chartreuse Muse Turlock Library Turlock Library Barkin’ Dog Grill Salida Library Salida library Theatre 417 Mistlin Gallery Brave Bull Chartreuse Muse Barkin’ Dog Grill Nino’s Place Clarion Shooters Midway Lounge Battered Beaver The Boardroom ClimaX Bar and Nightclub - 607 7th St Hughson Library Salida Library Turlock Library Chartreuse Muse Cafe Deva Vintage Lounge Turlock Gallo Center Theatre 417 Mistlin Gallery CSU Stan Snider Music Hall Nino’s Place Skewers Lounge Yosemite Bowl Howard Training Center The Boardroom Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Miki Sushi Hotel Euterpe Chartreuse Muse ClimaX Bar and Nightclub - 607 7th St Clarion / Shooters Crocodile’s Nightclub Battered Beaver Mistlin Gallery 1651 East Whitmore 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Skewers Lounge Howard Training Center Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge 1107 South 7th Street Battered Beaver Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Clarion / Shooters Pub West Side Theatre Chartreuse Muse Crocodile’s Nightclub Deva Cafe 1651 East Whitmore 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge 1107 South 7th Street Queen Bean Cafe Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale

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

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DOWNTOWN MODESTO

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

Open Late!

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

Parking

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

Try a Cab

It’s getting easier to catch a cab, bothtodowntown and home from downtown. Why deal with driving and parking? Take the easy way... Affordable Cab 209-753-8005 Touch of Class Cab 209-575-0609 Cash Cab 209-740-1390 Checker Cab: 888-487-5411 City Cab 209-818-4144 DeSoto Cab: 209-577-8888 Edith’s Cab: 402-0377 Lucky 7 Cab: 209-985-8533 209-877-7676 Metro Cab: 209-533-3333 Modesto Cab Company: 209-521-7320 Quality Cab: 209-552-9898 Red Top Taxi Cab: 209-524-4741 Taxi Taxi Cab: 209-756-1035 Town Cab: 209-404-2727 United Cab: 209-888-8888 Urban Taxi Cab: 209-351-0222 Yellow Cab of Modesto: 209-524-8294 Oakdale Taxi: 209-869-5552

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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.

Bar Bits and Bites!..

We welcome a new bar to the scene. Our friends at the MAMA Winning Random Nights have teamed up with a few friends and have opened “Level” in the former location of the Modesto Sports Bar on J St. Multi-levels, 18 and over dancing and since it is run by the good people that brought you BUMP Festival and more, the place will be excellent

Trophy Tour Giants

Have you ever wanted to see World Series Trophy up close? Well now you can. At a special event at Modesto Center Plaza on the 19th. You can touch the same trophy that was held up high by Buster, Barry, Pablo and the rest of the crew. This is a good way to start getting excited for baseball season as spring training gets going soon. Modesto Center Plaza – Feb 19 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Don’t miss out as line capacity may be reached quickly.

Ernie Bucio Scholarship Concert at Barkin Dog – Feb 24

Our community will always be grateful for the musical legacy that Ernie Bucio created with generations of new musicians for decades. You can help keep music education going by supporting the Ernie Bucio Scholarship Fund. It will be like the one Chris Convery organized shortly after Ernie passed away last year and will start at 1 pm and different bands playing until 9pm. You will totally enjoy the event and it is for a great cause.

Downtown Hospitality Program

Want to help make downtown better? Want your ideas heard? Time to get involved with the Downtown Hospitality Program. The Downtown Hospitality Program was commissioned by the City Council in June of 2012 to review downtown operations and management and develop a model for its improvement. It is intended to coordinate downtown stakeholders to improve regulations, policies, programs and practices in order to make downtown more hospitable and attractive to residents, visitors, businesses and investors. To help get everyone involved, a summit meeting is being planned for the evening of Wednesday, February 27th. The summit meeting will include a presentation on the research conducted to date, recommendations for next steps and a solicitation of feedback from participants. In addition, meeting attendees will have the opportunity to connect with those already involved in the downtown hospitality program for ongoing participation. 5:30pm in the Stanislaus River Room of the Center Plaza

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