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modestoview march 2011
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You can say that it is the green tinted sunglasses or it is the bright sun shining on the green of the hills and the fields around Modesto, but March is really a sign of rebirth, renewal and the seasonal explosion of everything colorful and exciting. The mornings are light, the evenings are longer, the patios of the restaurants are full, the menus are fresh with local produce and the sounds of live music sneaks out from the cafes, nightclubs and stages everywhere. March is exciting and we come more alive everyday. I was standing in line at the local propane tank, filling my BBQ tank and everyone was thinking the same thing, time to be outdoors, time to breath and time to explode in spring freshness. We can’t forget that this year, March is home to two huge exciting holidays, Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day. It is crazy to celebrate in French New Orleans style and then transition into green beer drinking Irish festivities. Nice to be a Murphy in March. This month, we will hook you up with some fun festivities, some amazing youth theater, fabulous performances at the Gallo Center, West Side Theatre and our gorgeous State Theatre. The crew of Fat Cat, Copper Rhino, Jax and
Aqua keep the DJ house music events thumpin’ like Sonny Fodera on the 25th. The Jazz is blazing at the Barkin Dog, Jax, Shooters/Clarion and more places each month add music to their agenda
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like Fuzio and Vito’s. This means that every day, it gets more fun to go out and about in the Greater Modesto area and enjoy the fun that is served up daily. The Modesto City Council has
just decided that it is time. Yes, it is time for Modesto to take its rightful place as Modesto, USA, home of the Historic Cruise Route. Soon, visitors from Modesto, the region and around the world will come to see that the true brand of Modesto is the home of American Graffiti and it is time to make it happen. Soon, the global press of the world will descend on Modesto for the Amgen Tour Stage 3 and they will see the most elite cyclists speed along the streets made famous in the amazing George Lucas film. You can hear John Milner’s Deuce Coupe echo in the vintage streets. Already, tourists from Canada, Europe, and all across America come to town, looking for their very own slice of Modestocana served Graffiti Style. It is such an exciting time. Finally, our New Year’s resolutions to get in shape gain transformer-size-mega importance as the Modesto Marathon rolls into town, swim and track season gets underway, and we get to know three-time Olympian and Modesto local Suzy Powell as she gears up for a shot at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Stay fit, stay fun, stay excited and stay connected with all of the fun things to do here in Modesto, USA. Read up and have fun and enjoy your Modesto days.
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