ModestoView - February 2011

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Get out and do something!

By CHRIS MURPHY

This is one the things that always crosses my mind. I was entertaining one of my customers that was visiting from St. Louis at Jax on H (then Claytons) at the Blue Monday Jam. They said to me, “I can’t believe this is a Monday night, I especially can’t believe it is Modesto!”

I looked around the room, and a thought to myself, “no kidding, this

is really awesome!” I travel a lot, visit lots of other interesting cities, my customers for my warehouse business visit from everywhere and the feeling is always the same.

Visitors leave Modesto, pleasantly surprised about that we have here, our downtown, the things to do, the festivals, our way of life, our American Graffiti heritage. I read other

publications like ModestoView in other cities and am proud of all we have to offer. The trick is, we all have to get out and do something to really enjoy it. Sure you can sit at home and watch TV and play video games. Just like the movie “If you build it, they will come” So, it goes to say that if you go out and do something, there will be more to do.

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Just when you thought you were all settled in for the winter, the greater Modesto Area delivers a huge line up of fun things to do.

I know that it is so helpful for you to have your very own personal shopper for things to do, so here they are, the ModestoView Top 10 list of things to do in February. To get more info about going to these events and to post your own events, log on to www.ModestoView.com. You can email us your events at events@modestoview.com.

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Robin Trower

Paula Poundstone

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Gallo Center

Fat Cat February 10

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A Chorus Line

February 4, 5, 6

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Off the Air

West Side Theatre

February 18

February 19

“Creations”

Garret Pierce, Valley Transit Authority

& the Bootleggers

State Theatre

8 Central West Ballet

Poor Things Adam Bishop,

10 Nora Jane Struthers

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Modesto Symphony Beethoven “Erioca” Gallo Center February 11 & 12

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Gallo Center

February 18

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Tribute to Phil

February 25

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Delicate Balance

Prospect Theatre Project Fat Cat

February 17

February 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27

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Contributing Writers ArtView Jim Christiansen

MusicView Ian Hill

JazzBluesView Eric Benson

ModestoFamousView Ruben Poras

MetalView Mike Vanek

FilmView Randy Siefkin

PerformingArtsView Kay Osborne

QuakeView Efren Martinez

DinningView Rick Serpa

NightView Kate Serpa

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editors note

February 2011

Greetings Modesto Fans: This is so exciting. ModestoView Magazine is back!

Over the last two years, I have been to so many places, different events, along the bike trail, at the Modesto High pool where so many people have told me how much they missed ModestoView Magazine. I am so very proud to say that we are back and here to serve you, the out and about, the interesting, the engaged, the active, the fun, the crazy, the idealistic, the creative, the curious people here in the greater Modesto area. Whether you have lived here for 50 years, 2-weeks, only visiting or thinking about visiting, ModestoView is your place to find the things and the places to be to experience the best of what we have.

It is amazing that I still happen upon people that think that there is nothing to do in our town. ModestoView.com has been spreading the positive Modesto word every single day since 1997, when we launched originally as “PlazaCam. com” tracking the construction of 10th St Place. ModestoView.com was soon expanded by Expedition/ SiteJockey with Scott Campbell and soon created Modesto’s first live webcasts showcasing the millennial fireworks on 1,1,2000 and then the first MAMA Awards and the very first B93 (B92.9 now) Acoustic Christmas shows

later that year featuring Flying Blind.

2006-2008 saw the first ModestoView magazines where we changed the way we all looked at arts, entertainment, community, music and dining. So, after a brief hiatus, we are back, better than ever, in 32 page full color to vividly celebrate all that is happening and how you can get involved and get out and do something.

The driving force for ModestoView Version 2.0 is my friend Greg Cobb and his son Kyle who delivered the energy and the excitement to reach out to the local businesses and organizations to generate the advertising here in ModestoView that makes is possible to deliver this to you and the hundreds of free pick up locations all over Stanislaus County. You will all be excited to know that most of our writers are back and we welcome new contributors like Ian Hill formerly of the Stockton Record/209Vibe and Ruban Porras aka ModestoFamous. Noah Juergenson and Elliot Gage drive ModestoView. com and Noel Rocha is our designer.

Special thanks to my wife Becky and my daughters Madison and Abbey who always remind me how exciting life can be when we take time to notice what is around us and enjoy each other.

We all need work together to create a fun and exciting way to promote all that is happening in our town. Tell your friends about things happening, follow our tweets, be our Facebook friends,

Romantic Cocktails

Be the Boss at the Boardroom

Local Music Mania with Ian Hill

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Becky, Chris, Madison and Abbey Murphy (clockwise). and spread the work about the good things that happen here. If we do this, there will be more events, more shows, more new businesses and we will see a better and more thriving greater Modesto area. ModestoView is for you and hope you enjoy it.

It is great to be back and we hope you find something new and fun to do today.

Chris Murphy Founder and Publisher chrism@modestoview.com www.modestoview.com www.facebook.com/modestoview www.twitter.com/modestoview

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Local World Class Taste Treats Modesto, USA has some of the best locally owned dining anywhere. I have spent my life travelling, my wife and I love to cook, and our family and friends enjoy a great meal. It is doubly nice when you can go eat out atyour favorite restaurants and where your friends are the owners and really care about your dining experience and connect and give back to our town. I am a local eater and find locally owned places no matter where I am.

Our restaurants are great, not just local great, but world class great.

The amazing fusion at Surla’s, the homestyle inventiveness of Harvest Moon, the comfort of Jax, the elegance of the big room at Galletto, the precision of Dewz, the ecclecticness of Concetta, the morning wake up at Deva, the grilling at Barking Dog, rich sauces at Vito’s, the tastes of Bacchus and Tressetti, the eastern flavors of Pappachino, Skewers and Guru, the crazy rolls at Miki Sushi, aromatic flavors at Fuzio, flaming

cheeses at Papapavlos, the vintage tiki flavors at Minnie’s and the list goes on and on. I could go on and on and we haven’t even began to touch the diner, sports bar and pub flavors that exist all over town. Every month, we will highlight fun places you may or may not have tried and maybe you will find a new favorite place. We will introduce you to our local chefs, our farmers’ market vendors, our rich agricultural offerings. You will be amazed at the local culinary talent and be excited that we have so many options. In Modesto, USA, your evening just starts with a nice dinner as our local entertainment scene will take you into the wee hours of the night.

Enjoy ModestoView and please send us your faves, your ideas, your tips and we will help spread the word.

Thanks, Chris chrism@modestoview.com

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12 Questions with Executive Chef John Surla

By Rick Serpa What factors make up a great dining experience?

For most, it’s quality food at a reasonable price backed by a knowledgeable and efficient wait staff. You get all of this and more at Surla’s.

Executive Chef and owner John Surla opened Surla’s in 2009 and has assembled an all-star team to compliment his culinary expertise.

Whether it’s Paco or Miguel in the kitchen, Matt or Sonya behind the bar, or Jerry, Gar, or Rick in the dining room, Surla’s customers know they can count on getting one of the best dining experiences in town.

Chef John received his formal training at Diablo Valley College

and the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena in arts, baking and pastry, and Restaurant Management.

Before opening Surla’s Chef John worked at numerous restaurants throughout California. He has over 17 years of experience and include stints at One Market Restaurant in San Francisco, Blackhawk Grill in Danville, Lucasfim, the Golden Vine Winery (Robert Mondavi) at Disneyland’s California Adventure, and a 7 year stay as the Executive Chef at Modesto’s own Galletto Ristorante.

Modestoview (MV) sat down with Chef John (CJ) over cocktails at Surla’s to ask him 12 questions.

MV: What made you decide to become a chef?

CJ: My mother was my biggest influence and she was a great cook!

I knew that I wanted to cook when I

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was in the 1st grade after watching Martin Yan (Yan Can Cook) on TV. My mom recognized this interest and steered me in the right direction.

She entertained a lot and I was her sous chef at a very young age. The first thing I remember cooking was fried rice with sausage, peas, and carrots. It was delicious!

MV: It’s a big step opening your own restaurant, particularly when you did. What was the tipping point?

CJ: After I left Galletto I decided to pursue my dream. It was a huge leap of faith because it was mid 2009, during one of the worst economic downturns that this area has ever seen. I was confident in my abilities, I had assembled a great staff, so I knew that I would succeed.

MV: What is the most popular item on the menu?

CJ: Lumpia. It’s wrapped grilled

chicken, shitake mushrooms, pepper jack cheese that’s deep fried and then drizzled with sweet chili sauce and scallions.

MV: What is your favorite item on the menu?

CJ: The miso-glazed salmon. It’s delicious!

MV : What three items are always in your refrigerator at home?

CJ: Bottled water, Dannon yogurt and eggs.

MV: What is your favorite meal from your childhood?

CJ: The chicken adobo that my mom made. I have it on the menu now. It’s Filipino braised chicken, with Italian style tomatoes, jasmine rice, and a soy vinegar jus.

MV: What is your culinary indulgence?

CJ: Ihave a real sweet tooth and I love candy. My favorite is Reese’s Pieces.

MV: Have you ever cooked for anyone famous?

CJ: Dot Marie Jones from Glee and Timothy Olyphant are both regulars at Surla’s. When I was at Galletto many of the performers at the Gallo Center would have their pre-performance meal at the restaurant. I remember Tony Bennett had a Penne Bolognese before his opening night performance several years ago. When I worked in L.A. I cooked for both Bono and Drew Carey.

MV: If you could invite any three people to dinner, who would you invite and what would you prepare?

CJ: I’d invite Chef Daniel Boloud and Chef Arnold Pulido because they are my culinary heroes. Of course my mom, Corazon Surla, because she is my earliest inspiration and I love her. I’d prepare pan seared scallops as the appetizer and braised beef short ribs for the entrÊe.

We’d wash it down with the 2002 Duckhorn Merlot. For dessert I’d prepare a white chocolate mousse.

MV: What do you do in your spare time?

CJ: I like to work out and I like to eat out.

MV: Where do you like to go out to eat in Modesto?

CJ: Tasty Taco has the best tacos

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in town. I also like the dim sum at Dynasty Chinese Restaurant. When I feel like sushi I go to Miki’s and get the Godzilla Roll. They also have a great happy hour.

MV: What’s the best part of owning your own restaurant?

CJ: The best part is building my business and interacting with my loyal customers. I also have a great staff that I enjoy working with.

John Surla, Entrepreneur and owner of Surla’s Restaurant, has been cooking since third grade.

A graduate of the Diablo Valley College in Concord, California, John studied and mastered Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, and Restaurant Management. He has over 17 years of experience in the food industry and, in particular, has cooked for world renowned companies such as LucasFilm, Mondavi, and Galletto’s. Last year, he has brought it all together and opened his own restaurant which showcases his talents in California cuisine. There, everyone is able to taste his passion for food and wine!

Rick is the Senior VP of Sales for Stanislaus Food Products and travels the USA visiting and sampling the best restaurants and loves the cuisine here in Modesto.

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• Season chicken with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Grill completely then cool. • Dice into cubes. • Sautee the sliced shitake mushrooms in olive oil and let cool. • Combine the diced chicken, cooked mushrooms, chopped cilantro, and grated cheese. • Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling in the middle of the wrapper, roll tight, and brush the ends of the wrapper with the cornstarch mixture to seal.

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2. Strain that baby. Get rid of those seeds.

3. Incorporate the other two ingredients.

Shake it up and strain into a sugar-rimmed martini glass.

4. Call me up. Invite me over. Make another Velvet Rope.

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Mr. Matt Way is a man you want behind your bar. With 14 years of bartending experience with him, Way can not only think up and create a mean drink, but he’s also a person who is obviously passionate about his work and keeps himself well-informed on his trade and ingredients. Until I sat at Surla’s very fun red-lit bar last week I had never experienced St. Germain or Buffalo Trace or had a Cucumber cosmopolitan (Surla’s most popular

Rope on the menu for the ladies (I assume because it’s pink). Shortly thereafter he began to notice an interesting trend with the drink. For the first round, women would normally order a Velvet Rope and men would have…. whatever they were having. Next round, however, was Velvet Ropes all around. They are that tasty.

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Surla’s Matt Way

By Kate Serpa

Featured cocktail interesting fact: Originally, Matt Way put the Velvet

cocktail). Thanks to Way, I have seen the light and the error in my past ways.

Way, who is known for his excellent mojitos, has been making Surla’s bar patrons incredibly happy since the restaurant’s opening in November of 2009. The menu at Surla’s is consistently unique, incredibly addictive, and revolves around supporting local produce and businesses. Likewise, new cocktails are constantly poured out. Cocktails vary seasonally and Way has access to quality local produce to incorporate which he uses to his, and everyone else’s, advantage.

However, Way isn’t just concerned

with creating innovative drinks, he’s also a firm believer in the classic cocktails. Way is a smart guy; he believes it’s important to know where it all started, especially since the ‘basic cocktail norm’ is constantly and rapidly changing. He believes the best mixed drinks should stick to and highlight the basics. For example: I love gin. I love gin. I love gin. I shared this with Way and before you could say “…geeze, she must really love gin…” , Way had poured out a lineup of fantastic gin cocktails, all classic with the slightest twist. Way is a man after my own lushy heart.

So why go to Surla’s? It may be off the downtown-dining beaten path, but trust me: it’s well worth it. Way tells me Surla’s wants their clientele to feel at home. He stated it’s important to shake everyone’s hand; it’s the little things that count and he believes this restaurant does an exceptional job (and I agree!).

Come to Surla’s for the amazing menu, and stay for cocktails with Matt Way! Kate is a writer and musician in Modesto, CA. She is a graduate of CSU Stanislaus and is an expert on our after-hours scene.

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Live Music Are you just going out and about?

Don’t want to pay attention to the daily event calendar? ModestoView can help you out with these things that happen every week. Just go out and you will find something good.

Sunday • Run with Shadowchase running club • Stanislaus County Bike Club Ride • Open Mic talent at the Queen Bean • Classic Rock Dancing – Crocodile’s • DJ Karaoke Nino’s Monday • Story Hour at the Stanislaus County Modesto Library • Blue Monday Jam at Jax Tuesday • Trivia and Irish Pints at P Wexford • Mike Reeves at Barking Dog • Blues Jam at Copper Rhino with Rhythm Deluxe • Acoustic Jam at Nino’s •Karaoke- Boardroom, Ridgeways, Midway, Miki Wednesday • Creole Jazz Kings at Shooters at the Clarion • Neil Buettner at P. Wexfords • Karaoke- Boardroom, Ridgeways, Midway, Nino’s, Brave Bull Thursday • Johnny and Kelly at P Wexford • Karaoke- Boardroom, Ridgeways, Midway • Country Night with Greg Scudder at Nino’s • Fine Line Grown Sexy – Shooters/Clarion Friday • Rick Barnes at P Wexfords 2nd & 4th Week • The Nines – 1st and 3rd Fridays at P. Wexford • Comedy at the Fat Cat • House Parties- Copper Rhino, Fat Cat, Aqua & Jax • Live Music Speakeasy, Barking Dog, Nino’s Saturday • Live Music at Nino’s • Celtic Music at P. Wexfords • DJ House Party – Fat Cat, Copper Rhino • Neil Beuttner – The Boardroom

Do you have a weekly event? Tell us so we can list you! events@modestoview.com

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Romantic Valentine Tips

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Don’t forget the big day. It is not just about the flowers and the hearts but the amazing romantic experience. Connect and get close and intimate with your significant other, wife, husband, partner, girl or boyfriend.

• Hearts ‘n Stuff w Manny D Jax Feb 11 • S&M Valentine Day Fat Cat Feb 11 • Sunset Valentine Train February 12 • Valentine’s Tea McHenry Mansion February 12 • Grace Lieberman & Friends Valentine Show –CBShalom February 13 • Romantic Dinner Train February 14

Stanislaus County Fair is once again a Blue Ribbon Winner, not for best pie or preserve, but for its innovative and authentic Fair. Stanislaus County Fair was recognized for a total of eight awards at the Western Fairs Association (WFA) convention in January. The WFA is a professional non-profit trade association serving the fair industry throughout 14 western United States and Canada. Its 88th Annual Convention and Trade Show was held in Reno, Nevada this month. The Stanislaus County Fair opens its 100th Anniversary Celebration on July 15 for a 10 day run. www.stancofair.com

Be A Writer!!

Song of the San Joaquin is accepting poetry for the Spring Issue through March 15. Send 3 poems to cleor36@ yahoo.com (preferred) or PO Box 1161, Modesto, CA. For more information, addresses above or (209) 543-1776.

• Dinner in a booth at Galletto or Bacchus • The Private Room at the Boardroom • Sneak a drink at the Speakeasy • Walk along the Mensinger Trail or the VA Corridor.

All Ages Allowed

by Abbey Murphy A lot of kids don’t know that there are so many all ages places here in town. It’s hard when you see all the shows coming to the Fat Cat and we can’t go. But you can check out shows at Queen Bean, Barking Dog, The State Theatre, Gallo Center, Jax On

H, and P Wexfords. These are cool places to hang out, your parents can either chill there too or they are safe places and you can have them pick you up later if you are in a group.

Make sure that you get home safe and early.

We are in the middle of high school basketball season so make sure you are showing your school pride and cheering for your team.

I love being in the Modesto High Black Hole. It is so fun. Show some spirit for your school and our city Modesto.

Coming next month we are going to take a look at some of the youth social justice activities that you can get involved with. If you have an idea or have something going on for all ages, please let me know at info@modestoview.com

Here are a couple of things you need to check out.

February 2 Peace Vigil @ 5 Points February 11 All ages Valentine’s Day Dance @ Maddux Youth Center February 4 Manatee @ Queen Bean February 5 Creature Colony @ Queen Bean

February 6 Alexander and the Horrible, No Good Bad Day @ Gallo Center February 18 Off the Air @ Café Deva Poor Things Adam Bishop February 10,11,12 Off Balance Dance Presentation @ MJC All School Basketball Games!

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Reel Randy By Randy Siefkin

On behalf of the Modesto Film Society, I welcome the return of the print edition of Modesto community’s only Viel, too long absent from the local arts scene. The goal of the “Reel Randy” column is to bring you news and opinions about the local cinema scene.

The Modesto Film Society launched its seventh season in January with a showing of a newly restored 35 mm print of From Here To Eternity, made from the original negative from 1953.

Other films on this year’s program are Breakfast At Tiffany's, On The Waterfront, The 39 Steps, Road To Morocco, South Pacific, Shane, The Caine Mutiny and Lawrence Of Arabia. The Film Society makes an effort to show the best 35 mm prints when available, just as the film makers intended. All features are scheduled for the third Sunday of the month (we skip June, August and December), and showings are usually accompanied by a pre-film organ concert by Kyle Barker of Barker Music, a period newsreel or cartoon, a trivia competition and other surprises. All film goers are encouraged to attend dressed as a character from the film or as they would have in the year the film wasreleased. More information about the Film Society and the benefits of membership can be found at the Film Society’s web site, www.modestofilm.org, by calling 5218772, or modestofilm@aol.com.

The State Theatre’s Cinema Club, which meets on the first Tuesday of each month, specializes in screening the best foreign, independent and American films, along with thought-provoking discussions led by film scholars, critics filmmakers and industry insiders.

Films screened by the Cinema Club have included Seven Samurai, The Conversation, Touch of Evil, Vertigo, Cinema Paridiso, Wild Strawberries and 8 1/2. More information about the Cinema Club and the benefits of

membership can be found at The State Theatre’s web site, www. thestate.org.

The State Theatre is sponsoring a weekend of O s c a r ®- r e l a t e d activities on The Modesto Film F e b r u a r y 2 6 - 7 , Society will feature including a media Breakfast At Tiffany’s. and poster sale and a free live broadcast of the Academy Awards® Ceremony on the State’s big screen. Those of you who remember last year’s event which served as pep rally for local favorite Jeremy Renner and The Hurt Locker, will agree that it was a highlight of local film scene.

Find out more by calling The State (527-4697) or picking up a flyer at the box office, weekdays from noon to 3 p.m.

As part of my continuing film education, I’ll be attending the annual Art House Convergence conference near Park City, Utah, the location of the annual Sundance Film Festival (alas, returning before it begins). The Convergence brings together more than one hundred independent art house associates to hear from inspirational speakers and participate in workshops to improve the quality and effectiveness of theatres like The State. I’ll have more to report in next month’s column. Also attending will be The State Theatre’s General Manager Sue Richardson.

A recent study in The Wall Street Journal says that ten percent of movie goers bought half of all the movie tickets sold in 2009.

And finally, from Nora Ephrom’s latest book I Remember Nothing, this comment about the current state of cinema presentation: “…it used to be so romantic to go to a movie—to sit in a big theater that had a balcony… and fabulous gilt trim on the walls….

Now we go to horrible unadorned gray rectangles where the sound bleeds in from the gray rectangleright next door.”

Randy Siefkin is a retired Professor of Political Science. He is active in local community activities and is currently the President of the State Theatre of Modesto Board of Directors, serves as Secretary of the North Modesto Rotary Club and is the director of the Modesto Film Society.

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Mayor Jim Ridenour City of Modesto

By CHRIS MURPHY

As we start a new 2011, we look forward to a new year and opportunities in Modesto.

ModestoView took some time to catch up with Mayor Jim Ridenour as he prepared for his State of the City address and shared a great conversation about where we can go as a community. Let’s meet the mayor.

ModestoView: What do you see as the biggest challenge for Modesto in 2011?

I would say that our finances will be the biggest challenge in 2011. We are not getting good news from the state and Modesto has to think smarter.

When people are losing their jobs, their homes, etc. those are bad enough in their own right, but it creates a ripple effect in our community and services. Modesto needs to act quickly and do the things that create new jobs and opportunity.

More jobs helps fund public safety and community services. Keeping our citizens safe is our number one priority. Our communities and cities need to work together.

MV: If you had unlimited funds and community support, what would you want to do for Modesto?

MR: If I had unlimited funds and community support I would start fixing our roads and our infrastructure. Better roads and infrastructure make Modesto a better community for business which in turn makes Modesto more financially stable.

MV: Are you excited to see Modesto grow Graffiti Summer and increase our American Graffiti heritage?

MR: Yes – I love Graffiti Summer and our American Graffiti heritage. It’s what I have the fondest memories of in Modesto. It’s so unique to our community and it has such a huge following, it’s really amazing to see all the people that come from lots of different places, not just Modesto, for our Graffiti Summer events. They love the cars, thenostalgia, and simpler times.

MV: How do you think the StateTheatre and the Gallo Center make Modesto different than other central valley cities?

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MR: Having the State Theatre, Gallo Center for the Arts, all the art galleries and home-grown arts groups make Modesto the cultural hub of the Central Valley. It’s what sets us apart from any other city in Stanislaus County and the entire Central Valley for that matter. Where else in this area can you live in an affordable home in any number of unique neighborhoods; eat in

your choice of a national-type restaurant or a locally owned, unique restaurant and also take in a Broadway show? Nowhere exceptModesto.

That’s why so many people live here – they want a place where they can raise a family, have a job and enjoy the finer things in life.

MV: What do you think the missing link is to job creation in Modesto?

MR: I think it’s acombination of available land, ready infrastructure and not having a trained workforce. For economic development, you need places for businesses to build and/or expand, you need to have the infrastructure in place to provide adequate water and sewer services and you need to have a skilled workforce for these businesses to hire from. I think we’re on the right path to put all of these things in place, but it takes time and we didn’t do it back when things were good and that is what’s hurting us right now.

MV: What makes Modesto unique?

MR: Modesto is unique because of the people. We truly are a community – it doesn’t matter what happens, people are there. If it’s a community event, people come out and support it – especially our local businesses, if there is someone in our community in need, people do whatever needs to be done in order to help them.

We have a very caring community and that’s what makes Modesto special.

MV: Are you excited to see thereturn of the Amgen Tour of California?

MR: Oh yes, I love the Amgen Tour of California. I never really was much of a cycling fan until that race came to Modesto for the first time in2008. You really get into it! Especially now that we are a finish city, the past two years I’ve been right at the finish line cheering and yelling right along with everyone else. You can’t help it! It’s also invigorating to see how much our community loves this event. They come out in the thousands, line the entire race route, ring their cowbells and truly enjoy the day; it’s just great to see it and experience it.

MV: Describe your perfect evening in Modesto.

MR: My perfect evening would be going to a really nice restaurant downtown and then heading over to the Gallo Center for the Arts or the State Theatre for a good show. We have some really great restaurants downtown, they are all so unique, so it doesn’t matter what you are craving, you can get it and the food is local, fresh and delicious.

MV: What was your favorite thing to do in Modesto when you were a kid?

MR: I loved to cruise. We used to cruise 10th and 11th Streets.

MV: Which drive-in did you hang out at during the cruise years?

MR: Burge’s

Board Meetings With A Twist

By Wyatt Thomas I wandered into The Boardroom on a discovery mission. There’s been a sign in the window for months on the corner of 16th and J St. in downtown Modesto and looked to be start and stop construction. My curiosity finally got to me and it was time to see what exactly was going on.

The door was open and there were workers scurrying about as if they were planning on opening this day. The first person I met was Sean Devlin. He welcomed me and introduced himself as the General Manager. Swiftly, he introduced me to Roman Wagner, the owner.

Before I knew it, a tour was in progress. Our first destination was what Roman and Sean believe is the longest seated bar in Modesto. I looked at the bar and about 30 bar stools were waiting to be occupied by thirsty patrons. Next, I was taken to the upstairs bandstand.

The stage is easily seen from anywhere in the lounge. Behind is a VIP lounge that could be used as a green room for upcoming entertainment.

This place is awe inspiring. Months of thought and labor had obviously been exhausted into this creation, but why?

Wagner must know opening another bar in downtown Modesto couldn’t possibly be a good Idea, right? Wrong! This isn’t another bar according to Wagner,

but a vision of a missing element in downtown. ”I like to go out and socialize, but often-times find myself misplaced”, said Wagner. ”I’ve had this vision of a downtown meeting place with a fun atmoshphere catering to the working professional with an emphasis on live local bands. We want to create memorable cocktails, and memorable times. We are going to try real hard to provide great service in a comfortable environment.”

During the day, this is a business casual place to enjoy a conversation and your choice of 20 fine beers on tap, a mixed drink or your favorite glass of wine. They have free WiFi and plenty of room to do some paperwork. At night, you can rely on the sounds of live, local music. ”We’re going to have live entertainment every night”, said Wagner. ”There’s a lot of local talent and we want to showcase that in a place where you will feel safe and have fun”.

Wagner has been in the business for many years. As an employee, he was mentored by Dan Costa while spending time at The Creamery and Mallards. “I owe so much to Dan and his wife Denise.

Growing up and working with Dan was actually my college career. He taught me everything I know about business”.

Wagner also owns P. Wexfords, a popular Irish pub on McHenry Avenue.

Asked how he has pulled together The Boardroom with this upscale but comfortable appeal, Wagner immediately deferred to his contractors.

“I’ve been surrounded by good people.

All of our contractors are local and have taken pride in their trade. I would recommend them for any project. The teamwork is obvious”.

Tom Solomon, of Cosol Commercial Real Estate helped locate the building and according to Wagner it is perfect.

“Bob Degrase of L Street Architects put the plans and structural design together.

Bob really worked hard and deserves tremendous credit. Once the plans were in place, Western Valley Development was hired as the General Contractor.

Tom Cosentino took the reins and put the team together. Tom did a helluva job”, said Wagner.

Eric Layman of Layman Electric took care of the lighting and electical work. To provide comfort to the patrons, the craftsmen were Eric Fleck and John Harden of DeHart Plumbing and HVAC. The old world texture and drywall work was done by Western Drywall, led by John Shatswell. Oliver Norwood, a master painter and owner of Big Valley Painting, put the final surface touches on and the place looks fabulous! The stained concrete floor with accents of carpet were done by Mike Lawlor of Solid Creations Concrete and Jerry

Sheldon of Sheldon Lee Flooring.

Wagner stated that the visionary behind the over-all look was Adam Soares of CG Customs. Adam fabricated all the interior work from the entire bar to the booths, tables and artwork. ”Where we saw nothing, he created art.

Adam took my ideas and ran with them.

He brought an immense passion and creativity to the project. No detail was over-looked. All creative credit goes to Adam”.

Outside, The Boardroom looks just as inviting. Tyler Manual of Don’s Mobile Glass transformed the entry and Aaron Soares of S&S Services capped it with the signage. During the whole process, Wagner says his right hand man, loyal and dedicated friend, Ryan “Hondo” Johnson has been the brains and brawn behind the whole operation. “Hondo makes up for all my deficiencies”.

Finally, it’s time for you to enjoy this new addition. The Boardroom is open 7 days a week, 11am to close with, nightly live entertainment. Sean Devlin, General Manager, is prepared to provide a classy, happy and fun experience upon every visit. The best of the best! A place where you can rely on top service and entertainment. Wagner says that, “Sean Devlin is entrusted to the complete operation. Sean is a master mixologist and has been perfecting his craft for years. He has a tremendous following and a wealth of experience and flair. We are lucky to have him.” The Boardroom is located on the corner of 16th and J Streets. Call them at (209) 409-8665

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We’re Back!

By Ian Hill

We know you've been lost without Modesto View. You haven't known about the hottest Modesto clubs or the best local bands, and as a result you've probably been forced to stay in on weekends and stare at the dark screen of your iPod. Well, now it's time to get off the couch and get ready to party. We're back, and we're going to get you caught up with what's been going on in the local music and entertainment scene.

Modesto View asked some musicians and promoters to tell us what they've been up to since MV last hit the streets in 2008 and what they've got planned for 2011. Here's what they had to say.

Mike Allsup, guitarist and vocalist for the Modesto rock band DAM: The last two years have been a blast

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for DAM. Along with winning a MAMA award, a few highlights included playing nine festivals, sharing the stage with bands like Jimmie Vaughan, Y&T, UFO, The Tubes, Powerman 5000 and our favorite bluesman from Texas, Lance Lopez. We've added Tim Allen to the lineup on keys and Richard Meeker has been playing a little harp with us lately. Some of the most memorable shows have been the benefit shows involving friends or children. Those are smiles I won't soon forget.

In 2011 DAM will start the year off with a bang playing with Y&T at the Fat Cat on Feb. 17th. We're getting ready to head back into the studio this summer.

We've been writing a lot lately and can't wait to share the new stuff. We have some friends in Belgium trying to get

DAM rocks the house. us over there for a little tour and some studio time. We're glad to have Modesto View back in action and look forward to what year holds.

Ryan Hamilton, director of marketing for Modesto's Flyboys promotions: It was about this time in 2009 that Flyboys started to establish ourselves as more than just another fly-by-night promotion company (no pun intended), and really came into our own as a legitimate staple of Modesto nightlife.

Fresh off of our one-year anniversary, our monthly Cover Party had really begun to take off, and we had just secured our first national act in DJ Fashen. Fast forward to the present, a month removed from the crowning of our second Flygirl of the Year and Fashen's second tour of Fat Cat, along with countless other national acts under our belt, we pride ourselves as one of the more conceptually-innovative companies in our industry. However, if you had to sum up our lasting imprint on Downtown Modesto in the past 24

Flyboys planning a new event.

months it would quite simply be this: HOUSE PARTY! What started as a simple idea to bring a college-stylehouse party to Copper Rhino every Thursday night with a keg on the patio, beer-pong, and affordable drink specials has evolved into arguably the best party in Modesto 52 weeks a year.

As for 2011, Flyboys plan to continue to push the boundaries of what nightlife can and should be, and bring the best entertainment possible to the 209. In order to accomplish this we hope to maintain a trend that was really established in the latter half of 2010 of collaborating with fellow area promotion companies. Perhaps growth in the form of maturity should have been listed as part of our journey from 2009, but what could have previously been classified as petty rivalries and struggles for favoritism amongst venues have since been replaced by understanding and reverence amongst our respective companies. As seen by our endeavors with Pure 209 for

French Cassettes prepare for fame.

Groove Fest, as well as our joint efforts with Talk of the Town and Sweat over the past several months, our collective strengths, pooled resources and contacts will surely give relatively small-market Modesto the luxury to experience the big-city entertainment it deserves.

Cob@lt, Modesto rapper and hiphop promoter: My last two years have been dedicated to finishing up my official debut album "COB@LT45" along with several other projects in the making.

Cob@lt in Downtown Modesto.

I've met up with Urban Riot Gear and created a team of promoters dedicated to bringing back the four elements of hip-hop. Along with creating Cobalt Presents we have created the Bring it Back Central Valley Chapter in order to spread real hip-hop shows throughout the greater 209 area. In the last two years we have brought out Eligh and Scarub, Zion-I, The Grouch, Opio and Equipto and many more talented underground heroes.

We are starting off the new year with a bang by bringing in world-renowned poet and activist Talib Kweli Sunday, Jan. 9 at Fat Cat. In 2011 we are also officially preparing for the "COB@ LT45" album release and release party Saturday, Feb. 19 at Fat Cat. We are

also planning to bring back INDIE FEST 4, Modesto Meltdown and many more special surprise events and guests throughout the year. Finally, look for Cob@lt on the 209's Finest Hip-Hop Tour which begins in May. Thomas Huerta, bassist for the Ripon indie rock band French Cassettes: We have had a very productive couple of years. Since 2008 we have added horn players to the band and developed a more eclectic and mature sound than on our previous EPs. We have played dozens of shows in the central valley and bay area. Our selfproduced last release, “Seahorse EP”, was well received and earned us a Modesto Area Music Award for the Indie category. The EP is now available on iTunes.

We spent the latter half of 2010 writing and recording a handful of new songs which, we feel, showcase our commitment carefully constructed music that is just as much fun to play as we hope it will be to hear. The recording process has been very demanding and the long hours of countless takes and fine-tuning tones have led to the creation of our best release yet. The EP should be ready by the end of January and will be available as we continue to play local shows while the profits go to funding a potential tour in the summer.

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Mike Vanek live and promotes the metal scene in the 209.

Metal bands need more all-ages places to play.

By mike vanek

dome are all shut down. Now, due to the rules and regulations of the city of Modesto and its police department there are lots of great Modesto bands like Mneumonik, kingdom fall, & Spontanious Cumbustion among others that have no place to play because of their age and this guy thinks that is just wrong. There are a few alternatives but not many. The queen bean & jax on h st. Shy away from metal & hard rock. The carver hall, seasons, & the clarion hotel are expensive alternatives and the workshop in Ceres remains the remaining home of all ages metal!

This has to change and we need all ages places to rock.

There is some good news as the 21+ crowd somewhat booming and bands are entertaining crowds all over town, but once again the gold standard of downtown venues and the home of local metal/Hard Rock is the fat cat music house & lounge!! Now this year, two veteran Modesto bands are leading the surge. Dam/levee is still the kings of downtown continuing their streak of opening massive shows at the fat cat for huge acts like y&t and others.

Nothing but losers has to be named as one of, if not the hottest metal band in town right now!! Nbl has long been jokingly dubbed as “Modesto's most hated band” but there isn’t a metal band in town that promotes more, plays more local shows to packed crowds, & has the most dedicated local followings i have ever seen!! Both of these bands have followings that have developed groups called the famdamily & the losers and I've found myself involved

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First of all this article is dedicated to our friend Terri sterner of the nor-cal plastics who passed away last year and i just wanna thank Chris Murphy for asking me to once again join the staff of the mighty Modesto view magazine!

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Now the hardrock & metal scene in Modesto has dramatically changed since i last wrote this article. First, many of our all-ages venues are few and far in-between and a lot of them are gone!! Modesto mainstays of the last few years, modesto virtual, pizza factory, pizza & beer & the thunder

in both proudly!!

Now the scene has a lot of other bands that i have to mention. The band i have to start off with is better left unsaid who continues their touring ways and have played some epic local shows along side their friends the athiarchists from Eugene Oregon that have adopted Modesto as their second home. Other great local bands include 2010 mama award winning through the ashes, from the atwater/merced area there is thistimes brutal & cursed!! Stockton brings us California medication, and of course we have great Modesto bands like asavd, through the threshold, & the burden we bear have been making waves as of late.

Another great place to see local metal See page 30, METAL

209 Productions Upcoming Shows February and March

• 2/2 Fat Cat W/The Devils Brigade W/ Tim & Matt Of Rancid 21+ $12 • 2/4 Spinnaker Lounge W/This Times Brutal/Nbl & More 21+ Free • 2/5 Fat Cat W/ The Secretions/The Refuzniks & More 21+ $10 • 2/19 Fat Cat W/Blind Illusion/Nbl/Skitzo & More 21+ $10 • 3/05 Spinnaker Lounge W/ Nothing But Losers & More 21+ Free • 3/12 Fat Cat W/Ld50/Through The Threshold & More 21+ $10

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Hot Blues in Town

By Eric Benson

Modesto View is back with a vengeance! Yes it will be online also but to have a steaming copy hot off the presses with real pages that you can turn and peruse leisurely in your favorite coffee shop of choice is the real deal. Okay, back to the business at hand, no lip-synching, DJ’s, or Elvis Impressions folks.

The new Jax on H street, (formerly of Clayton’s Restaurant), continues to host the Blue Monday Jam session

Valley Rhythm Section.

every Monday night from 7:00-10:30 PM. Going on 5 years in the downtown, the Jam features the best in local bands hosting the jam playing Jazz, R & B, Funk, Rock, Reggae in an all-age venue. First set host band followed by jam session and then host band plays dance music from 8:30 on. The MAMA winning venue features the Valley Rhythm Section, MCW Band, Johnny Valdez & Straight Ahead, Rhythm Deluxe, Big Earl & the Cryin’ Shame, See page 30, JAZZ-BLUES

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By John Chimpo, Radio Station B92.9

People are always telling me how boring my town is. That bit is less interesting if I separate who is saying it from who is not. You know who isn’t saying it? Friends from Portland, who look forward to spending the night on a local Modesto musician’s couch, and being given a sidewalk tour of “the house where Grandaddy used to play.” A friend of mine from LA, who upon hearing a local artist’s CD, was convinced that they’d just heard some up-and-coming major label debut by some Nashville expatriate.

An actual major-label artist, who, after playing a small acoustic gig at a local café, commented that it was the best acoustic show he’d played. Chief among his reasons why were the fantastic people who came to hear him play, and the great atmosphere provided by his hosts. I don’t think I’ve ever heard an unkind word spoken about my town or its people by any of the musicians I’ve encountered through my job at B92Nine.

Oddly enough, I hear it from people who live here. I suppose I can understand that, to an extent.

Common is the belief that everyone has it better than you. That the grass is greener, the music sweeter, and the people classier on the other side. It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that someone, somewhere, is having more fun than you are. I suppose that’s entirely possible. I submit, however, that it’s definitely true if you have a full evening of complaining planned.

It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy. How

does the saying go? If you’re bored, then you’re boring.

Maybe we’re living in different towns. Perhaps these people inhabit some shadowy, other Modesto, populated by musically-untalented people who make horrible food.

Could they be trapped there, doomed to spend their days suffering at the feet of their masters: Envy, Bad Taste, and Short-Sightedness?

The town I live in has local music pretty much every single night of the week. There’s a growing comedy scene. You could sample the food of a different country every night for weeks. And, in my experience, there’s always someone fascinating to talk to, a new friend to be made.

People are always telling me how boring my town is. They assure me that there isn++’t anything around here to eat, to see, or to do. For the most part, that’s fine with me. Keep the porch at Tresetti’s a relaxed place to sit and share a drink with friends.

Save me an empty chair at Deva, and at least 8 ounces of whatever’s in the coffee thermos so I can sit down to some local talent at an Off The Airshow. And seats at The Ill List are hard to come by, but I’d like to think my odds are improved because everyone who can’t find anything to do in this town is off in the Bay Area, bellies full of some chain restaurant’s fair, washing down their bored looks with a watered down drink at some terrible club. This is my kind of town, and if you don’t want it… more for me, I guess.

John Chimpo is on the air daily on B92.9 from 4-10.

performingartsview Time to Perform

By Kay Osborne

It’s good to be back in the Modesto View!

These gray valley days can be disheartening but the sun shines brightly on many local offerings.

My husband and I attended a very edu-taining performance of Children of the Dust Bowl at the Martin Peterson Event Center benefitting The Stanislaus Literacy Center. The multi-media show performed by a talented cast of actors and musicians told the true story of a school at Weedpatch Camp in Kern County. It was a riveting and passionate story of one man’s courage to educate children of the Dust Bowl. The Literacy Center is recruiting community members to become tutors. Tutoring classes will begin soon. If you are interested or would like more information contact the Stanislaus Literacy Center at 5220656. What a great way to give back to our community by helping someone learn to read!

Don’t forget to visit the McHenry Museum and the McHenry Mansion.

The admission is free. Both venues are open from noon to four o’clock Tuesdays through Sundays. The docents are friendly, knowledgeable, proud and enthusiastic about our local historical sites. Take time to shop at their gift stores. They offer one-of-akind treasures.

Kaye Osborn retired from Lakewood School in 2009. She taught Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children for 34 years. Kaye continues directing the Lakewood Youth Theater and teaching the Lakewood Sign Club. She teaches American Sign Language at Modesto Junior College. Kaye is the Vice President of the McHenry Museum docents. She loves giving school tours to third graders at the museum. Kaye is passionate about exercise and with her husband Jerry loves gourmet cooking and taking Zumba classes. Keep your eyes open for a new theatrical group coming in May: The Central Valley Theater for the Deaf (CVTD).

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art view Spring Art Shines

By Jim Christiansen

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For those who attend Downtown Modesto Third Thursday Art Walk, this month marks State Theatre’s return to film nights Thursdays, as it ended its art walk entry after a successful 3.5 year run. Many of the usual suspects, Mistlin Gallery, Anderson Gallery and Frame Shop, the Chartreuse Muse, Crow Trading, Barkin’ Dog Grill continue on. In addition Serrano’s Social Club, Helping Hands Massage and Aromatherapy, Intrinsic Elements, C;est Jolie, and the CSU Stanislaus student Gallery 909 on Tenth Street, are all open February 17. Off the map venues as Jax on H Street, Tuolumne River Trust offices, and sometimes DEVA, usually open Art Walk night. Next month the map changes again, so remember to look for the next six-month line up. Another new venue downtown featuring art and art jewelry is Rebel’s on J Street.

A special show offering by Modesto Art Museum organization, “Airmail 100 Celebrating 100 Years of Official Airmail.” The exhibit is open through March 6, at the McHenry Museum, 1402 I Street, Modesto. For more information on the exhibit and Modesto’s own municipal airport’s 100 year history in aviation and airmail, see web site at http://modestoartmuseum.org Mistlin Gallery features the annual Young Masters show of student works from around the county. This juried and award bestowing show will be open thru February 6. Mistlin Gallery, neighboring Chartreuse Muse on Tenth, and Artel Art Center in McHenry Village, all have art classes scheduled. Check with them at the galleries, online or by phone for more details. CCAA Mistlin gallery calendar at http://ccartassn.org . Artel Art Center at http://artelartcenter.com and posts an online newsletter. All are on facebook, along with event listing page “Artists of Modesto.”

Jack Morris is still holding onto the Chartreuse Muse Life Drawing group

Tuesday nights, in the upstairs studio with a rotation of short poses, to one long pose in three hour sessions 7 to 10 p.m. Only $10, this supports local art models. http://theChartreuseMuse.com David Bienkowski will be teaching painting classes through Modesto Parks & Recreation, held at the Senior Center Bodem @ Scenic. His first section of six classes for $40 continue through February and a new offering begins March 21. Monday afternoons 1 to 4 p.m., this is a value.

Other events coming up nearby, include the Annual show at Delicato Family Vineyards Tasting Room runs through February 6. Tracy Art League 2011 20th annual Expressions show, receiving of entries in person Feb 11, 12. Show runs Feb 13 to Feb 26 Link for more information and entry form http://www.tracyartleague.org/ Expressionswebpage.html In March, 51st Spring Art Annual Lodi Community Art Center call to artists! Show open to all artists in 9 categories with the theme of Renaissance in Lodi. Artwork accepted with entry form March 4th & 5th, 2011.

Saturday and Sunday March 19th & 20th the exhibit is open 11am - 5pm and is free to the public! 1373 Lakewood Mall, Lodi.

Further ahead, CCAA Spring Show iscoming up, and vendors and artists sought for the Riverdance Farms Pick andGather June 4 and 5 in Livingston, and spring schedule Merced Art Hops in downtown Merced.

For my own shows since last writing this column, I have five paintings up at California institute of Mental Health in Sacramento as do Stanislaus County Artists Keena Wells, Mark Bixby, Michael Anderson and Tami Dejavoo.

I also have a solo show at University of California, Riverside Alumni and Visitors Center, six watercolors at Tresetti’s, and in Stockton at Mezzo’s, new restaurant at 3499 Brookside 13 paintings on the walls. Check out the portfolio posted at http://jameschristiansen.fineartamerica.com and feel free to pop me a message at mercenary_graphics@yahoo.com with information to help me write the column.

To get your events and exhibitions on the ModestoView.com calendar, email to: events@modestoview.com.

What’s Growin’ on!

By Wayne Zipser and Tom Orvis

Welcome to What’s Growin’ On! Let us introduce ourselves – we are Wayne Zipser and Tom Orvis of the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau. But we are much more than that!

Wayne grew up in the Ceres area on a family farm that grew grapes, peaches and almonds. He currently farms almonds in the eastern part of Stanislaus County as well as being the Executive Manager for Farm Bureau. Tom grew up on the family cattle ranch north of Oakdale. Tom currently is still involved in the family cattle operation and dabbles in his inlaws almond farming. He is currently the Governmental Affairs Director for Farm Bureau. Previously, we hosted the Saturday morning Farm Show on AM840 - The Patriot.

We will attempt to lead you on a monthly adventure of agriculture in Stanislaus County and try to explain to you the things you see as you travel the freeways and back roads. We’ll try to explain why certain things are

happening at certain times of the year and how farming plays a role in your daily life. Our motto: If you eat, you’re involved in Agriculture!

In February the annual farming cycle starts to awaken from its winter slumber. The orchards start humming with bees brought in from places as far away as Minnesota, Montana and Texas.

You’ll notice the out-of state plates on flatbed trucks with small forklifts on trailers and even big semi trucks with the black netting covering their load.

The bees are placed out at an average of two hives per acre to pollinate our almond trees.

That sweet, floral smell of the white almond blossoms signifies the renewal of another season for farmers and maybe the renewal of allergy season for some people! They can be particular about their working conditions – seldom venturing out in the wet weather and in anything cooler than 55 degrees F. Their work is usually done when the blossoms fall from the trees.

If you get too close to pollinating bees, you may even exterminate a few on your windshield – leaving the telltale

yellow streak! What is that yellow streak? It is the pollen that was headed back to the hive to make honey!

Almonds are the second largest agricultural product in Stanislaus County, producing nearly 200 million pounds – ranking third in the state!

California grows 80% of the world’s almonds and last year farmers produced a crop of over 1.5 billion pounds!

Do you remember the old advertising slogan for Blue Diamond Growers - “A can a week is all we ask!”? Those were real almond farmers standing in the mountain of almonds! That picture was

taken at Blue Diamond in Salida! If you ate a can a week (6oz.) that would make 4 Billion cans – enough for you and nearly 77 million friends to eat a can a week!

Our local crop is consumed right here in California and in excess of 90 different countries around the world such as places as far away as Japan, China, India, Germany and Afghanistan!

Have some fun and venture north of the Stanislaus River to Ripon at the end of February for the annual Almond Blossom Festival. It is quite a fun family event!

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time tO call When is it

Community Hospice?

By Teri Collet MSW, LCSW, Director of Social Services, Community Hospice

At Community Hospice, patients and families often tell us, “I wish I had called you earlier.” Often, our patients come to us in crisis and at a very late stage in life. While hospice organizations are geared to operate at the end of life, we do our best work for families when there are months, not days, of life left.

Doctor Gary Pickell, Medical Director for Community Hospice consults with a patient at Alexander Cohen Hospice House.”

This is because at Community Hospice we focus on supporting ill people and their families and helping them have quality of life for as long as possible. We are able to do this best when we have time to get to know the person, support the family and facilitate important conversations at the end of life.

Community Hospice helps people who are choosing to not pursue lifeextending care for their illness or when their physician determines that the medical treatment will no longer offer a cure. When the physician believes that the ill person may have 6 months or less to live, that’s when hospice can step in and help.

So how do you know when a loved one may be ready for hospice services?

While everyone is an individual and experiences the later stage of their life in different ways, there are some common

What are the specific services provided by Community Hospice?

• Physician visits to the patient in their home setting • Regular visits by nurses to provide symptom control, pain management and to educate patients and caregivers about physical care • Social Workers trained to support the emotional needs of the patient and the family • Spiritual support from interfaith chaplains • Assistance with bathing and personal care from home health aides • Visits from volunteers that provide temporary relief for family caregivers • Medication • Therapies • Medical equipment such as beds, commodes, wheelchairs • Short-term inpatient care at the Alexander Cohen Hospice House • Bereavement support for the family for up to a year following the loved one’s death • Specialized care for children with a life-threatening or severe illness threads we see. Consider the person’s energy level, appetite, sleep patterns and a comparison of their quality of life today with how they were a month ago, or even a week ago. (Using holidays

or other specific events helps to better mark these events.)

We know when people experience changes on a monthly basis they may well have only months to live, weekly

changes may mean weeks to live.

When someone is able to attend church one week, though is not able to sit that long the following week, it is often a sign that the illness is progressing and impacting quality of life. If hospice is not already helping, this is the time to call hospice.

Community Hospice provides services daily to over 200 patients in Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Merced counties. Hospice patients are cared for in their private residences, skilled nursing homes, assisted living centers, and at the sixteen-bed Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson. Hospice services are covered 100% by Medicare and most private insurers. When there is a payment gap, Community Hospice provides care regardless of ability to pay.

For more information, please call 5786300 or visit http://www.hospiceheart. org”www.hospiceheart.org

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quakeview

Fit for Fun

By Efren Martinez

Dodge Ridge Ski Resort:

The Closest Snow to Home

By Kyle Montero Located a mere 80 miles northeast of Modesto, nestled in Stanislaus National Forest amidst the great Pines and Firs of the Sierra Nevadas, Dodge Ridge Ski Resort rightly earns its slogan “The Closest Snow to Home.”

In addition, getting to this mecca of wintersports doesn’t demand driving over dangerous high-mountain passes.

For those not wanting to tackle the abundant snowfall alone, the Dodge Ridge Ski Bus transports passengers 30 miles from Sonora to the slopes on weekends and holidays. The resort’s easy accessibility and above average snowfall for the season thus far make it the perfect winter destination.

First opened to skiers in 1950 with a single lodge, chair lift, and rope tow, Dodge Ridge has progressed over their 60 year history, now featuring 832 skiable acres, two full service base lodges, one mid-mountain lodge, and 12 ski lifts accessing 62 runs. With an average snowfall range of 300 – 500 inches, the resort satisfies the hungriest of fresh powder searchers. Those with experience head to the back bowls of

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Dodge’s Boulder Canyon, featuring a number of the most demanding, expert only runs in the Sierra Nevada. With three freestyle terrain parks, Dodge offers something for both the novice and expert alike. The Progression Park provides beginners with the chance to catch some air or slide a box.

Stagecoach and Rocky’s Road Park beckon the intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders to their jumps, rails, boxes, and 14 foot wall ride.

For beginners, Dodge’s Snowsports School offers private and group lessons as well as equipment rentals.

Just outside the resort’s two base lodges rise Dodge’s easiest rated runs, providing novice skiers and boarders the chance to carve their first lines in the snow just outside the welcoming warmth of the Creekside Café, Boulder Bar, and North Fork Bistro. If skiing or snowboarding don’t spark your interest, the resort offers snowshoe rentals for those wanting to explore the snow-clad wilderness on foot. After a long day on the mountain, it is good to know that in leaving the “closest snow to home” you are returning to the “closest home to snow.”

It’s been a little over 2 years since we have all had the pleasure in opening Modesto’s one and only The Modesto View Magazine.

I invite you to take a trip with me on my first piece here and I’ll ask you to forgive me if I get ahead of myself from excitement in the resurrection of Modesto’s got to have most sought out who’s your M.A.M.A magazine.

Well Modesto Viewers here’s the skinny, this time around I will be mixing it up as us DJs do and will be spinning it off here. Fitness, a healthy lifestyle, in a fun silly DJ lingo. A positive view with a touch of local entertainment on the insidehere in the Quake View There is good news in going out to dinner these days. Modesto diet? Uh, NO! I prefer to call it nutrition and losing weight is as easy as counting calories. A couple of weeks ago I went out to dinner to The Outback Steak House and Disco. Disco? While I was sitting there looking over the menu, I noticed a number next to each entree.

Not quite sure what I was looking at, so I asked the nice waitress with an Australian accent (Australian accent, go figure) what’s the deal with the number next the dish I’m eyeing. Well friends, its true. She informed me that as of the first of the year large chain restaurants are required by law to put the calorie count next to each entrée on the menu. WOW! How cool is that, talk about a 2nd helping hand to reach your nutrition goals while dinning out.

As for myself , I usually go to locally owned restaurants, but the calorie count on each menu item was interesting as was the Disco.

The Disco? So, if you’ve been to The Outback you have heard the 80’s music over the sound system. If you’re a man, chances are you’ve been to the men’s room there with the screaming loud speaker on the ceiling. In fact, its so loud, as I entered the wash room, I caught some guy looking into the mirror popping and locking to the fresh 80’s beats. Of course I couldn’t help myself. I suddenly found myself doing The Robot to Mr. Roboto by Styx on the way out. Smiles.

Flipping The Record Here to Side B as us DJs do, there’s fitness in The Super Bowl. Yes, that is right! So it’s Super Bowl Sunday and you know your going to eat big and party, who’s playing? .

Lets party Modesto! But friends, plan on doing it guilt free on Super Bowl Sunday with the Doug Braasch Super Sunday Relays. Before you hit all those snacks, beer, snacks and more snacks, go into it knowing you started your Super Bowl Sunday Party off like a Super Bowl Champion. Sundaymorning at 8am I invite you to check out the 3rd annual Super Sunday Relays happening at Davis Park in Modesto. It’s a relay race, family friendly and consists of a (3 x 2 mile) & Kid’s Fun Run at Davis High School Park in Modesto. It’s cool if you don’t have a fast team, there will also be prizes for best costumes and best team name. Kick Off Super Bowl Sunday like a Champ in knowing you started it out in a healthy way.

Not only do you get your Super Bowl fitness but also able to run for a great cause with part of the proceeds from the race to benefit Team Triumph, which helps cancer survivors. For more information, visit our friends at www. shadowchase.org for regular weekly run schedules and upcoming race info.

Get fit and stay fit for 2011.

Two other plays you might want to consider for that day. Don’t talk or scream with your mouth full. More people choke on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day of the year and if you’ve had to much to drink after the big game, Dial 800 222-4357 AAA offers a Tipsy Tow Service for free.

Thanks AAA In closing, I would like to send out a Happy 6th Birthday Shout Out to Queen Bean Coffee House. On January 8th ofthis year The Queen, Debra herself, staff and family quietly celebrated another thankful business year with the first Open Microphone show of the year. That’s right, its back for 2011 bigger and better than ever.

Special thanks to Solo Bass Jake & Drew Blum for delivering Open Mic to your Queen Bean Coffeehouse every Sunday at 6PM. For Doug Braasch, even though your no longer with us, we can still feel your Spirit within us all at The Shadow Chase RunningClub.

modestofamousView

The Beginning

BY Ruben Porras

It hurts my feelings a bit when people talk down about Modesto.

Sure, we have a high crime rate, a less than perfect job market and maybe a little car theft issue. That is true. That is also true in Stockton and thousands of other places.

Modesto offers a bit of magic to me. This is a town I never wanted to visit that I ended up in by accident.

This is a place I tried hard to hate. I really wanted no part of the central valley at all.

Life pulls some hard punches once in a while and boulders seem to fall onto clear paths all the time. We all get lonely. We all get lost. Modesto never felt that way to me. After a while, I never felt lonely even when I was alone. Sure, I felt lost once in a while, but someone was always there with a

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first thing to do is check out daily event calendar for some ideas or sign up for our twitter www.twitter.com/modestoview or some ideas texted to you. Grab some friends, spread the word and get out and check out the galleries, hit happy hour for appetizers at a local restaurant before heading home for the evening, check out a local band and buy their CD, show your kids the McHenry Museum or the Mansion or get all dressed up to see a vintage film at the State Theatre. There is really no limit to the number of things to do. If you are completely bored, you can sit and browse our gallery of Modesto pictures all sorted in on of the biggest Modesto photo galleries anywhere!

In ModestoView each month we will cover nightlife, locally owned restaurants, local music, give you local cocktail and food recipes, give you peace and green ideas, hook you up for some local theatre culture, lay some cool poetry on you, introduce you to people in the Greater Modesto Area that are making things happen and shaking it up. So much to read and learn. If you have ideas on things we should

kind word. That was cool. That saved me.

Do yourself a huge favor. The next time you feel lost and lonely, head for J Street. Walk around for a while. Take in the cool downtown vibe. Stop in and say hi to George and his family at Tokyo Express and eat some great sushi or Chinese food. Tell George that Ruben recommended the “Starbucks Special.” It’s not on the menu but its amazing. Get lost for a while and shop for beads with Holly at Beads of Contentment. Take in an Indie film at the State Theatre and say hi to Sue. Finish the day with coffee in the loft at Serrano Social Club where Tony and his rebellious crew of wild-eyed gourmets serve up old family recipes in the midst of art work by local cult favorites like Fasm.

You will walk back to your car with a fresh bottle of wine that you bought at Tresetti’s from Mitch and you will be happy. That’s how this place works.

That’s where I feel the magic.

Just a note - There was no need to use last names in this article. These are all down to Earth people that would like you to be a friend. That’s just how they roll I suppose.

Economies fluctuate and people change and that is happening here also.

Let’s pony up a few bucks and get out and support the locals. Modesto has a constant flow of art shows, a steady beat of music and a great dance and film scene. My job with Modesto View is to help you find the places under the places in the strangest of places and I will do that for as long Modesto View lets me.

It’s nice to be back in Modesto. I missed you. Let’s have some fun.

Ruben Porras is also known as ModestoFamous in some circles. He has been in and out of Modesto for about the last eight years. He is a bit of a survivor that suffers from wanderlust more than anything. He pays his bills by writing words, spreading the word and making people laugh. Follow Him. Friend him. Nice guy.

Twitter: @ModestoFamous www.facebook.com/newparts ruben@eachdaycounts.com www.eachdaycounts.com

be covering, please let me know at chrism@modestoview.com So, don’t wake up on Monday morning and find out you missed all the fun things to do. Be a part of the active local scene that has something for every age group. You don’t have to be 22 years old to enjoy the downtown nightlife and you don’t have to be 50 to enjoy the history of Modesto and our American Graffiti heritage. If you are under 21, there are man things to explore and do with your friends. Modesto will surprise you if you take a look at what is here.

We love Modesto and hope you do to.

To get an event listed: email us at events@modestoview.com Be our friend on Facebook: www.facebook.com/modestoview Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/modestoview 25

modestoview calendar

February 2011

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy

Chartreuse Muse

Art Exhibit - Airmail 100

Mchenry Museum

Double Grande Piano Concert

Gallo Center For The Arts

Film: Something’s Gotta Gve

State Theatre

Forever Young Dance Club

Modesto Senior Center

Live Music

Boardroom

Madison’s 21st Birthday

All Over The World

Mike Reeves

Barking Dog

Tuesday Bluesday Jam

Copper Rhino

Wine Tasting

Tressetti Wine World

“50,000 Words” Exhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s

Mjc Gallery

Happy Hour At Nino’s

Sips Bistro 901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 39 Modesto

Youth And Young Adult Service Learning Project

Maddux Youth Center, 615 Sierra Drive, Modesto

Calligraphy B92.9 Underground Lounge Shawn Mullins Ernie & Dave Open Jam Live Country W/ Greg Scudder & Beer 30 Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors Dead Kennedy’s Live Fine Line/Grown&Sexy Live - Neil Beuttner Live - Johnny And Kelly Mjc - One-Woman Play The Belle Of Amherst

Friday, February 4, 2011 A Chorus Line

Ankor And Bagget Art Exhibit - Airmail 100

Mistlin Gallery

Dj Chopstiques

Mistlin Gallery

Happy Hour At Nino’s Sips Happy Hours

Dj Karaoke/Live Music Friday Night Flights

House Party Dj

Jax On H

House Party Dj

Modesto Sports Bar

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Grand Theatre - Tracy P Wexford’s

Jazz Festival Concert Johnny & Kelly Live Music On Stage - Glass Menagerie Stan Co Bike - Riverbank Ride

Chartreuse Muse Mchenry Museum

Beer Pong

Battered Beaver

Film- I Love You Phillip Morris

State Theatre

Groundhog Day

Tower Of Power “50,000 Words” EXhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s Memory Enhancement Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit Young Masters Art Show

Johnny & Kelly

Speakeasy

Live Music

Boardroom

Riverbank Goldenagers Dance

Riverbank Community Center

Happy Hour At Nino’s Calligraphy Comedy At Fat Cat

Wine Tasting

Bacchus

Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors

Wine Tasting

Galletto

Live - Neil Beuttner

“50,000 Words” Exhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s

Mjc Gallery

Memory Enhancement

Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock

Young Masters Art Show

Mistlin Gallery

Happy Hour At Nino’s

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Sips Bistro 901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 39 Modesto

Calligraphy

Mistlin Gallery

Calligraphy &Amp; Watercolor Calligraphy Classes

Mistlin Gallery

Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors

Grand Theatre - Tracy

Kid Art-Art And Optical Illusions

Mistlin Gallery

Creole Jazz Kings

Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel Extreme Pizza, 1022 11th Street, Modesto

Dj Honey B Film- I Love You Phillip Morris

Live- Rick Barnes Manatee - Live Mjc - One-Woman PlAy The Belle Of Amherst Rocky Horror Picture Show Plus Live Bands Prior A Delicate Balance, By Edward Albee Donnie & The Wayrads

Saturday, February 5, 2011 A Chorus Line

Book Launch - Latter Rebellion Chinese New Year Celebration

Mjc Gallery Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock Mistlin Gallery Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Mistlin Gallery Fat Cat Music House Grand Theatre - Tracy Speakasy 12th St Modesto P Wexford’s Queen Bean Coffee House Mjc Little Theatre Fat Cat Music House Prospect Theater Project Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry

Gallo Center For The Arts Modesto Library Modesto Senior Center Aqua

Turlock Community Theatre, Turlock Ca

House Party Dj

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry

Chartreuse Muse Mchenry Museum Gallo Center For The Arts Bacchus State Theatre

Mary Elizebeth Boutte

Patterson High Theatre

Stan Co Bike Turlock Loop

Roberts Ferry School

Mjc To Host High School And Youth Track And Field Clinic Mjc Stadium Track Located On Tully Road Modesto Girls Softball Evaluation Day1 Memory Enhancement Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit Young Masters Art Show

Mjc Gallery

28 & Up Party At Copper

Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock Mistlin Gallery

Jax On H Barking Dog

On Stage - Glass Menagerie

“50,000 Words” Exhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s

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State Theatre

Copper Rhino

Calligraphy

Young Masters Art Show

Patterson High Theatre Christmas Tree Ct, Riverbank

House Party Dj

Boardroom

Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit

Bacchus Boardroom

House Party Dj

Live Music MemorY Enhancement

Csustanislaus Recital Hall

Fat Cat Music House

Devil’s Brigade- Matt Freeman & Tim Armstrong From Rancid

Back To Black Party

Sips Bistro

Mistlin Gallery

Art Exhibit - Airmail 100

Art Exhibit - Airmail 100

Battered Beaver Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel

Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel

Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy

Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy

Barking Dog

Aqua

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Gallo Center For The Arts

Copper Rhino

Trivia And Irish PinT Night

Dj Karaoke @ Nino’s Place

P Wexford’s Mjc Little Theatre

House Party Dj

Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors

On Stage - Forever Plaid

The Boardroom 16th And J Modesto

Sips Bistro 901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 39 Modesto

Acoustic Open Mic

Modesto Scrabble Club

Fat Cat Music House Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel

House Party Dj

$2 Tuesdays-Shooters

Sips Happy Hours

Grand Theatre - Tracy

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry

Calligraphy

Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry

Mchenry Museum

Mistlin Gallery

Young Masters Art Show

Barkin’ Dog 940 11th Street Modesto

Chartreuse MusE

Memory Enhancement

Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock

Mistlin Gallery Blue Sage/Jacobs

Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy

Art, CreativiTy, And Brain Games Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry

Sips Happy Hours

Hari Kari Live Italian Night Fundraiser-Turlock Comm Theatre Broadway Turlock, Ca 95380

Beyer Park Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Copper Rhino Downtown Modesto Nino’s Place 5219 MchEnry Stanislaus County Fairgrounds Building E-2 900 N.

Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors Karaoke - At Shooters “Creature Colony Live Music

Grand Theatre - Tracy

Wine Tasting

Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel

Wine Tasting

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Queen Bean Coffee House Mjc Little Theatre

A Delicate Balance, By Edward Albee

Prospect Theater Project

Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit

Fat Cat Music House

Sips Happy Hours

Sweat Entertainment Party

Fat Cat Music House

Calligraphy

Gallo Center For The Arts

Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy

Chartreuse Muse

Art Exhibit - Airmail 100

Mchenry Museum

Carnegie Arts Fundraiser

Barking Dog

Champagne Sundays

Sips Bistro

Oakdale Senior Dance

Oakdale Senior Center

On Stage - Glass Menagerie

Patterson High Theatre

Open Mic Sundays

Queen Bean Coffee House

Shadowchase Run Stan Co Bike Knights Ferry Vfw Breakfast

Mistlin Gallery

Michael Bolton Modesto Tango Dance Club “50,000 Words” Exhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s Memory Enhancement Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit Happy Hour At Nino’s Calligraphy Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors Blue Monday Jam @ Jax

Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy Art Exhibit - Airmail 100 Forever Young Dance Club Live Music Mike Reeves Tuesday Bluesday Jam Wine Tasting “50,000 Words” Exhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s

Russian National Ballet Performs “Giselle”

Thursday, February 10, 2011 Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy

Mjc Little Theatre Prospect Theater Project Gallo Center For The Arts Mistlin Gallery The Other Place, Modesto Ca Mistlin Gallery Grand Theatre - Tracy

Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit

Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors Trivia And Irish Pint Night

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy Art Exhibit - Airmail 100 Beer Pong Johnny & KellY Live Music Riverbank Goldenagers Dance

Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry

Sips Happy Hours

Sips Bistro 901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 39 Modesto

Youth And Young Adult Service Learning Project

Maddux Youth Center, 615 Sierra Drive, Modesto

Mjc Off-Balance Dance Performs “Windows Of Expression” Calligraphy

Barkin’ Dog 940 11th Street Modesto

Live Country W/ Greg ScudDer & Beer 30

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry

Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors

Grand Theatre - Tracy

Fine Line/Grown&Sexy

Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel

Live - Neil Beuttner Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Boardroom Gallo Center For The Arts Jacobs Fine Dining Mjc Gallery Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Mistlin Gallery Grand Theatre - Tracy Jax On H 1010 H St.

Mjc Auditorium Mistlin Gallery

Ernie & Dave Open Jam

The Boardroom 16th And J Modesto

Live - Johnny And Kelly

P Wexford’s

Friday, February 11, 2011 Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy

Chartreuse Muse

Art Exhibit - Airmail 100

Mchenry Museum

Black History Celebration

Gallo Center For The Arts

Dj Chopstiques

Battered Beaver

Dj Karaoke/Live Music

Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel

Forever Young DAnce Club

Modesto Senior Center

Friday Night Flights

Sips Bistro

House Party Dj

Aqua

House Party Dj

Copper Rhino

House Party Dj

Jax On H

Chartreuse Muse

House Party Dj

Modesto Sports Bar

Mchenry Museum

Johnny & Kelly

Modesto Senior Center Boardroom Barking Dog Copper Rhino Tressetti Wine World Mjc Gallery

Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte VisTa Ave Turlock Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Sips Bistro 901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 39 Modesto Mistlin Gallery Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Grand Theatre - Tracy P Wexford’s

Battered Beaver Speakeasy Boardroom Riverbank Community Center

Boardroom

Modesto Symphony - “Eroica”

Gallo Center For The Arts

On Stage - Glass Menagerie

Patterson High Theatre

Stan Co Bike - Riverbank Ride

Christmas Tree Ct, Riverbank

Live- Rick Barnes

P Wexford’s Jax On H Mjc Gallery

Memory Enhancement Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit

Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock

Happy Hour At Nino’s

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry

Mjc Off-Balance Dance Performs “Windows Of Expression” Calligraphy Comedy At Fat Cat Maddux Youth Center Youth Valentine Dance Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors Live- Rick Barnes

Mchenry Museum

Mjc Theatre Dept

Live Music

Live - Neil BeuttneR Chartreuse Muse

Bacchus

Jose Limon Modern Dance Program

“50,000 Words” ExHibit Of Robert Stevenson’s

Acoustic Open Mic

Mistlin Gallery

Happy Hour At Nino’s

Mistlin Gallery

$2 Tuesdays-Shooters

Mjc Gallery

Memory Enhancement

Memory Enhancement

Calligraphy

Gallo Center For The Arts

“50,000 Words” Exhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s

Hearts N Stuff W/Manny D

Sips Happy Hours

Mchenry Museum

Central Valley Talent Showcase

Mistlin Gallery

Happy Hour At Nino’s

Chartreuse Muse

Art Exhibit - Airmail 100

Art, Creativity, And Brain Games Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit

Gallo Center For The Arts

Bacchus

Davis High School Park,

Alexander & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel

Boardroom

Memory Enhancement A Delicate Balance, By Edward Albee

Mistlin Gallery

Creole Jazz Kings

Live Music

Vfw Hall Modesto

Mjc - One-Woman Play The Belle Of Amherst

Kid Art-Art And Optical Illusions

Marie Calendars

Super Sunday Fun Run

Live Music

Mistlin Gallery Grand Theatre - Tracy

Dj Honey B

Davis Park Corner RumblE And College Modesto, Ca

Free Pool On Monday

Mistlin Gallery

Scenic & Oakdale

Super Sunday Fun Run

Monday, February 7, 2011

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Sips Bistro 901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 39 Modesto

Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors

A Chorus Line

Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors

Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock

Calligraphy &Amp; Watercolor Calligraphy Classes

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Calligraphy

Mjc Gallery

Happy Hour At Nino’s

I Like That Party W Luciana

Other Place Super Bowl Party

Galletto

“50,000 Words” Exhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s Memory Enhancement

Mjc - One-Woman Play The Belle Of Amherst

Young Masters Art Show

Bacchus

Valentine’s Murder Mystery Train S&M Valentine”S Day A Delicate Balance, By Edward Albee

Saturday, February 12, 2011 Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy

Mjc Auditorium Mistlin Gallery Fat Cat Music House

Maddux Youth Center 615 Sierra Dr Modesto Ca Grand Theatre - Tracy Speakasy 12th St Modesto P Wexford’s Sierra Railroad Oakdale, Ca Fat Cat Music House Prospect Theater Project

Chartreuse Muse

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Art Exhibit - Airmail 100

Mchenry Museum

Crab Fest 11 For Salvation Army

St. Josephs Church

House Party Dj

Aqua

House Party Dj

Copper Rhino

House Party Dj

Jax On H

Kiwanis Crab And Ciopinno Feed

Sos Club

LIncoln’s Birthday

Mike Reeves Tuesday BluesdAy Jam “50,000 Words” Exhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s Art, Creativity, And Brain Games Memory Enhancement Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit Happy Hour At Nino’s

Modesto Symphony - “Eroica”

Gallo Center For The Arts

Sips Happy Hours

Modesto Youth Symphony Spring Concert

Gallo Center For The Arts

Calligraphy

On Stage - Glass Menagerie

Patterson High Theatre

Open Mic Sundays

Queen Bean Coffee House

Shadowchase Run

Scenic & Oakdale

Stan Co Bike Tim Bell Loop

Marie Calendars

Usa Ballroom Dance

Hughson Off Fellows Hall

Valentine’s Day Tea

Mchenry Mansion

Vfw Breakfast

Vfw Hall Modesto

Modesto Girls Softball Evaluation Day 2

Beyer Park

Memory Enhancement

Mistlin Gallery

Csus HeamE Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit

Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock

Song Of The San Joaquin Reading

Stanislaus County Library, 1500 “I” St., Modesto, Ca

Song Of The San Joaquin Reading

Stanislaus Library 1500 I St Modesto

Valentine’s Romantic Dinner Train

Sierra Railroad Oakdale Ca

Mjc Off-Balance Dance Performs “Windows Of Expression”

Mjc Auditorium

Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors

Prospect Theater Project Modesto Ug

Talk Of The Town Party

Fat Cat Music House

Sips Bistro

Chinese New Year Celebration

Modesto Center Plaza

Classic Aircraft Display

Modesto Flight Center Hangar

Duets- Valentine’s Dinner

Gallo Center For The Arts

On Stage - Glass Menagerie

Patterson High Theatre

VIenna Choir Boys

Gallo Center For The Arts

Memory Enhancement

Mistlin Gallery

Modesto Girls Softball Reg Deadline

On Line At Www.Modestogirlssoftball.Com

A Delicate Balance, By Edward Albee

Prospect Theater Project

Grace Lieberman And Friends Grace Lieberman And Friends Valentine&#39;S Show

Live - The Expendables Valentine’s Day RomaNce Jam - Keith Sweat!!

Monday, February 14, 2011 Free Pool On Monday Live Music Modesto Tango Dance Club Shakespear The Tempest Swing Swing Swing W Peter Marshall Valentine’s Comedy Night

Memory Enhancement Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit Happy Hour At Nino’s Calligraphy Romantic Valentine’s Dinner Train Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors Blue Monday Jam @ Jax Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Art Exhibit - Airmail 100

Forever Young Dance Club Live Music

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Mistlin Gallery Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Grand Theatre - Tracy P Wexford’s

Modesto Library

Art Exhibit - Airmail 100 Beer Pong Chinese Spring Gala Johnny & Kelly Live Music Riverbank Goldenagers Dance

“50,000 Words” Exhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s Memory Enhancement Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit Happy Hour At Nino’s Calligraphy

Kid Art-Art And Optical Illusions Slam On Rye - Poetry Slam Creole Jazz Kings Modesto Scrabble Club

Thursday, February 17, 2011 Al Jarreau

Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy Art Exhibit - Airmail 100

Mchenry Museum Battered Beaver Gallo Center For The Arts Speakeasy Boardroom Riverbank Community Center Bacchus Galletto Mjc Gallery Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Sips Bistro 901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 39 Modesto Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Grand Theatre - Tracy Mistlin Gallery Prospect Theatre Project Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel Extreme Pizza, 1022 11th Street, Modesto

Gallo Center For The Arts Chartreuse Muse Mchenry Museum

Cbs 1705 Sherwood Ave Modesto Ca

Dj Honey B

Bacchus

Congregation Beth Shalom Address

Live Music

Boardroom

Mistlin Gallery Grand Theatre - Tracy Fat Cat Music House Bob Hope Theatre - 242 E. Main Street Stockton, Ca

“50,000 Words” Exhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s Memory Enhancement State Of The City Speech - Modesto Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit Happy Hour At Nino’s

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Boardroom Jacobs Fine Dining Modesto Library Gallo Center For The Arts Fat Cat Music House

Valentine’s Day “50,000 Words” Exhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Sips Bistro 901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 39 Modesto

Chartreuse Muse

Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors

Champagne Sundays

Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock

Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy

Calligraphy &Amp; Watercolor Calligraphy Classes

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Mjc Gallery Mistlin Gallery

Modesto Book Club Gardens of Water

Sips Happy Hours

Location Check Web

Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Wine Tasting

Gba &Amp; Brokleg Present For The Love 2: The Swamp Massacre - With Dj Swamp

Calligraphy

Trivia And Irish Pint Night

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel

A Delicate Balance, By Edward Albee

Tribute To Breast Cancer SurVivors

Wine Tasting

Grand Theatre - Tracy

Karaoke - At ShOoters

Acoustic Open Mic

Mistlin Gallery

Calligraphy Tequila Mockingbird

$2 Tuesdays-Shooters

Barking Dog Copper Rhino

Mistlin Gallery CsU Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Mistlin Gallery Sierra Railroad Oakdale Ca Grand Theatre - Tracy Jax On H 1010 H St. Chartreuse Muse

Doubletree Hotel Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock Nino’s PlacE 5219 Mchenry

Sips Happy Hours

Sips Bistro 901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 39 Modesto

Youth And Young Adult Service Learning Project

Maddux Youth Center, 615 Sierra Drive, Modesto

Ernie & Dave Open Jam Live - Y & T And Dam Live Country W/ Greg Scudder & Beer 30 Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors Fine Line/Grown&Sexy Live - Neil Beuttner

Mjc Gallery

Mjc Gallery Mistlin Gallery

Live - JOhnny And Kelly

Friday, February 18, 2011 Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy Art Exhibit - Airmail 100 Dj Chopstiques Dj Karaoke/Live Music Friday Night Flights

Barkin’ Dog 940 11th Street Modesto Fat Cat Music House Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Grand Theatre - Tracy Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel The Boardroom 16th And J Modesto P Wexford’s

Chartreuse Muse Mchenry Museum Battered Beaver Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel Sips Bistro

House Party Dj

Aqua

House Party Dj

Copper Rhino

House Party Dj

Jax On H

Mchenry Museum

House Party Dj

Modesto Sports Bar

Modesto Senior Center

Johnny & Kelly

Boardroom

Live Music

Bacchus Boardroom

Papa Doo Run Run Paula Poundstone Stan Co Bike - RiverbaNk Ride “50,000 Words” Exhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s Memory Enhancement Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit Happy Hour At Nino’s

Gallo Center For The Arts State Theatre Christmas Tree Ct, Riverbank Mjc Gallery Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry

“50,000 Words” Exhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s

Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit Sips Happy Hours

Lefty Anderson Presents Comedy

Fat Cat Music House

Trivia And Irish Pint Night

Vbe Crab Feed

Grand Theatre - Tracy “Charity Way Ballroom Address :

Live- Rick Barnes Off The Air - Poor Things, Garret Pierce + A Delicate Balance, By Edward Albee Keyboard Conversations Midnight Conspiracy Tour

Saturday, February 19, 2011 Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy Art Exhibit - Airmail 100 Heartbreaker Triute To Led Zepplin

Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry P Wexford’s

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Riverbank Goldenagers Dance

Riverbank Community Center

Wine Tasting

645 Charity Way” Live - Neil Beuttner

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Sips Bistro 901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 39 Modesto

$2 Tuesdays-Shooters Acoustic Open Mic

Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors

Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock

Happy Hour At Nino’s

Fat Cat Music House Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry

Mistlin Gallery

Memory Enhancement

Comedy At Fat Cat Rock Lobster

Mjc Gallery

Art, Creativity, And Brain Games

Speakasy 12th St Modesto P Wexford’s Deva Cafe J St Modesto Prospect Theater Project Gallo Center For The Arts Jax On H Modesto Ca

Chartreuse Muse State Theatre

House Party Dj

Aqua

House Party Dj

CoPper Rhino

Galletto

“50,000 Words” ExhIbit Of Robert Stevenson’s

Mjc Gallery

Memory Enhancement Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit

Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock

Happy Hour At Nino’s

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry

Nami Stanislaus Jazz Fundraiser With Jamie Dubberly Trio Creole Jazz Kings

Mchenry Museum

Bacchus

Wine Tasting

Thursday, February 24, 2011 Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy Art Exhibit - Airmail 100 Dj Honey B Evening With Dr. Louann Brizendine

Deva Cafe J St Modesto Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel

Chartreuse Muse Mchenry Museum Bacchus State Theatre

Live Music

Boardroom

Gallo Center For The Arts

“50,000 Words” Exhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s

Mjc Gallery

Open Mic Sundays

Queen Bean Coffee House

Memory Enhancement

Ramya Rangan - Ghigliera Piano Contest Winner

Csustanislaus Recital Hall

Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit

House Party Dj Imagination Movers Live!

Shadowchase Run Stan Co Bike Del Puerto Canyon Vfw Breakfast Memory Enhancement Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit Catfish Tribute To Breast Cancer Survivors Cobalt Cd Release Party Karaoke - At Shooters Nora Jane Struthers And The Bootleggers A Delicate Balance, By Edward Albee

Sunday, February 20, 2011 Champagne Sundays

Evening With Anthony Bourdain Modesto Jazz Society- Bob Draga Stan Co Bike Waterford-Lagrange Memory Enhancement A Delicate BalaNce, By Edward Albee

Jax On H

Scenic & Oakdale Patterson Sperry Road Vfw Hall Modesto Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry GrAnd Theatre - Tracy Fat Cat Music House Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel West Side Theatre Newman. Ca Prospect Theater Project

Happy Hour At Nino’s Youth And Young Adult Service Learning Project Ernie & Dave Open Jam Live Country W/ Greg Scudder &Amp; Beer 30 Fine Line/Grown&Sexy Live - Neil Beuttner Live - Johnny And Kelly

Friday, February 25, 2011 Abbey’s 16th Birthday

Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy Art Exhibit - Airmail 100 Cwb Creations Dance In America

Sips Bistro Gallo Center For The Arts Clarion Hotel Waterford Ace Hardware Mistlin Gallery

Dj Chopstiques Dj Karaoke/Live Music Every Girl In The 209 Party Forever Young Dance Club Friday Night Flights

Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Maddux Youth Center, 615 Sierra Drive, Modesto Barkin’ Dog 940 11th Street Modesto Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry ShooterS Pub / Clarion Hotel The Boardroom 16th And J Modesto P Wexford’s

All Over The World Chartreuse Muse Mchenry Museum Gallo Center For The Arts Battered Beaver Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel Fat Cat Music House Modesto Senior Center Sips Bistro

Prospect Theater Project

House Party Dj

Aqua

State Theatre

House Party Dj

Copper Rhino

Shaylin Nichole / All American Brothers &Amp; Sisters / Pinkie &Amp; Blind Resistance Fat Cat Music

House Party Dj

Jax On H

House

House Party Dj

Modesto Sports Bar

Film- Breakfast At Tiffany’s

Monday, February 21, 2011 Free Pool On Monday Live Music Modesto Tango Dance Club

Johnny & Kelly Live Music Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry Boardroom Jacobs Fine Dining

Washington’s Birthday Wine Tasting “50,000 Words” Exhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s Memory Enhancement Csus Heame Pardee, Gina WeRfel Exhibit Happy Hour At Nino’s Blue Monday Jam @ Jax

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy Art Exhibit - Airmail 100 Forever Young Dance Club Live Music Mike Reeves Tuesday Bluesday Jam

Robin Trower Stan Co Bike - Riverbank Ride Live- Rick Barnes “50,000 Words” Exhibit Of Robert Stevenson’s

Tressetti Wine World Mjc Gallery Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock

Memory Enhancement Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit

Bacchus Boardroom State Theatre Christmas Tree Ct, Riverbank P Wexford’s Mjc Gallery Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus Gallery Monte Vista Ave Turlock

Happy Hour At Nino’s

Nino’s PlAce 5219 Mchenry

Aquanett

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry

Comedy At Fat Cat

Fat Cat Music House

Jax On H 1010 H St.

Comedy Night Live

Fat Cat Modesto 928 11th St Modesto

Chartreuse Muse Mchenry Museum Modesto Senior Center Boardroom Barking Dog Copper Rhino

Aquanett - Big Hair Rock Tribute !

Nino’s Place Modesto, Ca

Live - Neil Beuttner

Speakasy 12th St Modesto

Live- Rick Barnes Singer Songwriter Showcase A Delicate Balance, By Edward Albee

Saturday, February 26, 2011 Art Exhibit - A Little Bit Of Whimsy

P Wexford’s Jax On H Modesto, Ca Prospect Theater Project

Chartreuse Muse

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Art Exhibit - Airmail 100

Mchenry MUseum

Cwb Creations Dance In America

Gallo Center For The Arts

House Party Dj

Aqua

House Party Dj

Copper Rhino

House Party Dj

Jax On H

Open Mic Sundays

Queen Bean Coffee House

Shadowchase Run

Scenic & Oakdale

Stan Co Bike Breakfast Loop

Marie Calendars

Vfw Breakfast State Theatre Movie Mania Sale

Vfw Hall Modesto State Theatre 1307 J St Modesto Ca 95354

Great Valley Museum “Be A Friend To Trees”

Great Valley Museum

Memory Enhancement Csus Heame Pardee, Gina Werfel Exhibit

Mistlin Gallery Csu Stanislaus GAllery Monte Vista Ave Turlock

Tongue & Groove 2nd Annual Wine & Movie “Running America”

Nino’s Place 5219 Mchenry State Theatre 1307 Mchenry Modesto, Ca

Karaoke - At Shooters

Shooters Pub / Clarion Hotel

Talk Of The Town Party

Fat Cat Music House

Sunday, February 27, 2011 Champagne Sundays

Sips Bistro

Memory Enhancement

Mistlin Gallery

A Delicate Balance, By Edward Albee

Prospect Theater Project

Looking Over The President’s Shoulder

West Side Theatre Newman Ca

Parents United Benefit Show

Fat Cat Music House

Monday, February 28, 2011 Blue Monday Jam @ Jax

Jax On H

House Party Dj

Aqua

Live Music

Boardroom

Modesto Tango Dance Club

Jacobs Fine Dining

Wine Tasting

Tressetti Wine World

Tuesday, March 01, 2011 Byu Folk Dancers

Gallo Center For The Arts

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Metal mainia!.

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is the spinnaker lounge who hosts free local 21+ metal shows with bands like and all was lost, William Wallace & nbl have all crushed crowds at this mighty little bar!! If you don’t mind driving to oakdale there is the battered beaver where bands like crow & wooden jesus hang their hat. A few more bands that have to be mentioned before i go have to be... Warpath assassins who features

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former members of thr3efold, Disillude & skin for Julia. There is also coma bloom which is basically a local super group.

That’s about all i have for now but will be back soon with more metal!!

Until then keep one foot in the gutter and one fist in the gold!! And stay metal Modesto!!!

MCW Trio.

(I love that name), Blues Box Zydeco Band, and many others. The lineup for February: Monday 7th: Valley Rhythm Section, Monday 14th Valentine’s Day with monster Jazz guitarist of international acclaim John Stowell with house band Johnny Valdez and straight Ahead, Thursday 17th Art Walk with the mighty Tim Allen on piano and keys, Sunday 20th MOFO PARTY BAND, Monday 21st Eric Benson & Ultra Lounge, Sunday 27th The Sensations with Penny Gail-White, Alzheimer’s Society fund raiser, and Monday 28th the MCW Band.

The Clarion Hotel located on 1612 Sisk Road has started a Thursday Spoken Word and live music event.

Don’t be mislead by the title, it is a nice showcase featuring the Cartel Band, (seasoned R & B band), playing some amazing music with vocals and great soloists. The event is promoted by Jai of Thin Line Productions and goes from 8:00-12:00 PM. The Clarion also will have a Valentine Day dance with my favorite R & B Band the Valley Rhythm Section on Saturday February 12th from 9:00 PM -1:00 AM. Call for mo info: 209-521-1612.

The State Theatre has some nice offerings coming up. On February 4th Tower Of Power is coming back with some seasoned East Bay grease for an 8:00 show and February 25th Robin Trower is doing his guitar slinging show. Check out: www.thestate.org. Or call 209-527-4697 The Barkin’ Dog Grill has Threlle Productions presenting some great Blue’s showings on Fridays. They have brought in Ron Hacker, Mike Hammer and the Nails, MOFO Party Band to name a few. Call the Dog for more info: 209-572-2341.

Sips Bistro and Wine shop on Carpenter road features small group live entertainment on Sunday afternoons from 6:00-8:00 PM. Come down for a

glass of vino and stay for the food and music.

Call Diane at Sips for mo info: 209-527-7477.

New on the scene is the Saint Clair Theatre at 417 7th Street.

The Theatre showcase is anice 150 capacity venue with nice stage and full bar that showcases live Jazz, Soul, R & B, Blues, Poetry, Comedy, Reggae, and theatrical productions.

The Valley Rhythm Section returns to the theatre on Saturday March 26th for a night of Rhythm and Blues, and Soul with dance floor. Call 209-416-0259 for mo info.

Soon to be on the scene will be the Board Room located at J street and 16th street on the corner. The Boardroom looks to be a nice Bar catering to the working professionals with promises of live Jazz and quality music for listening.

And the mighty John Griswold has launched his new web site to promote local live music in the Central Valley at: http://www.eArtsnews.com.

Reg Evans and the Central Valley Music Group bring regional and international acts to local venues. For 2010 a sampling included Legally Blind, Larry Carlton, Malo, Pete Escovedo, and many smooth Jazz acts.

Shoot Reg an email to get hooked up: Reg@Centralvalleymusicgroup.com Buck’s Music is back open being run by Jim Denoon, a family member who wants to continue the tradition of Buck’s Music. Jim is a smoking guitar player who can play & teaches just about any style and has played in Vegas for years. Phone Buck’s at 209-576-1330, or email Jim at: Jdjazzguitar@yahoo. com Buck’s is open 6 days a week. And please remember to support our local music stores, Skip’s Music, Barker’s Music, Langlois, & Gottschalk Music Center.

You can contact me at: Mbenson@ fire2wire.com, or call me at 209-9187033. If you want to be on a weekly email send out of all the live events in the downtown shoot me an email.

Please feel free to be my friend or at least my acquaintance on Facebook, I am Eric Benson.

Runners sprint off on the New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day run.

High school basketball is in season

The Christmas Grinch was spotted all over during the holidays and was chased out of town.

This is Artwork from the artist FASM on display at Serrano Social Club Coffee.

Modesto High Sophomores get ready for homecoming.

Tim Allen plays at Jax on H.

The new ModestoView gets a new start over a latte at Serrannoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Solo Bass Jake and Drew Blum open mic last show of the year in dec of 2010

Morning in Modesto over the Tuolumne.

Modesto High Students James Waters and Jebarea Williams get their names on the wall for dusting the Dinah Mo Hum at Harvest Moon.

School spirit for game day, Abbey Murphy, Presley Aranda , Sara Coito, Rita Sandhu.

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17th Annual FAT TUESDAY March 8th, 2011

927 11th Street, Downtown Modesto $15 in advance, $20 day of the show, $50 VIP Ticket locations: Tresettiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, The Tiki, Jax on H

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