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Winter Dance Party – State Theatre

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Summer Kick off – Flying Blind – SOS Club

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American Graffiti Car Shown & Festival –MJC West

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MUM Fest – Modesto Unplugged Music Festival – Fat Cat, Queen Bean, Minnie’s, Center Stage

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Grease Live & Movie Performance – Barely Legal Production – Fat Cat

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Off The Air - French Cassettes, Appetite, Bells, Rare Leather – Café Deva

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EDITOR’S

Greetings Whom bom a lu bop a whomp bam boom!

Can you believe it has been 50 years since the world famous class of ’62? This is prob-

ably the most famous high school graduating class of all time thanks to George Lucas’ film American Graffiti that asked the question, “Where Were You in ’62?”

If you live in Modesto USA, you were part of one of the most amazing times in history.

It was a simple, fun life and the evenings draggin’ 10th and the high school activities, the cars, the friendships truly were a special era. Over the last few years as I have been working on the Modesto Historic Cruise Route, I have met some of the most amazing people, people like Gene Winfield who changed the way custom cars were made, the kids that lived for cruising 10th and 11th St, the kids of Modesto and Downey high, the people that had the bars, the restaurants and the policeman that patrolled the streets during the 50s and 60s. We have a special history, and thanks to this amazing movie, the world rediscovered nostalgia and a new wave of history was born that included Happy Days, the Fonz, and Laverne & Shirley. All of that was due to the cruising in Modesto and this cinematic gift that George Lucas gave our city.

OK, what now?

We have turned on the “On Switch” of our Modesto history. It is not important just to wax nostalgic about it, but more importantly to share it and tell the our next generation our stories, share it with our citizens that don’t know our history and also share it with the world that is looking for the origins of some of our beloved characters and pop culture. 2012, 50 years after the original time, Modesto has really awakened to the excitement of Graffiti Summer.

This is not an older generation thing. My generation was the cruisers of the 70s and 80s and we are sharing this with our next generation that is really interested in our history.

We have our next generation of car lovers, we have the Rockabilly bands and fans that embrace our retro heritage, the low-riders that celebrate the Impalas of the 60s and people in general that want to embrace a positive feeling about Modesto and share in the excitement that we can create. Everyone in Modesto needs to see American Graffiti and you will be amazed in what can happen. We need safe and fun events for teens, exciting nightlife fro young professionals, we need to attract travel and tourism dollars, and we need reasons to be proud of our city and engage everyone to share in a common thing that makes us all special.

So sometime this month, walk the Modesto Historic Cruise Route and get an overview of our history and share it with someone you know. Show your kids a classic ’57 T bird and play some Rockabilly or Roddy Jackson music. Every little bit makes a difference and we can make Modesto USA, a Classic American City.

Here is to our American Graffiti heritage and future, Chris Murphy Publisher- Modesto View chrism@modestoview.com P.S. Don’t forget to tune your radio to AM1360 KFIV that will be all classic radio June 8, 9, and 10! We will all have the same soundtrack for the weekend.

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FAMOUS VIEW ART VIEW BAR VIEW FIT VIEW CHEF VIEW PERFORMING VIEW GRAFITTI VIEW INTER VIEW / GEORGE LUCAS ROCKABILLY VIEW / TOUR VIEW FEATURE VIEW INTER VIEW - GENE WINFIELD ACOUSTIC VIEW ALL AGES VIEW JAZZ & BLUES VIEW URBAN VIEW STREET VIEW SENIOR VIEW NON-PROFIT VIEW CALENDAR VIEW REAR VIEW

This Month’s Cover: American Graffiti is something exciting for the next generation. On our cover, Modesto View All Ages Editor Abbey Murphy cruises in a ‘57 T Bird and delivers the famous peek out the window from the movie. Thanks to the amazing photo talents of Diane Moody who captured our cover shot and to Werner & Allison and Will Kaiser that let us use their beautiful car at our State Theatre photo shoot. www.facebook.com/diane.moody.54

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Efrin Martinez Diane Moody Ruben Porras ©2012 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. The photographs, graphics, artwork and advertisements are the property of Modesto View Magazine.

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The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflectthe views of Modesto View Magazine or the owners. Modesto View Magazine is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.

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Howdy there Modesto! Has anyone seen

the first half of 2012? It seems to have just sort of passed us by. I swear that time goes by faster as I get older.

Let’s see- What should I ramble on about this month?

June is going to have to be amazing to compete with the magical May that I am having.

It may sound sentimental and sappy but I feel like I am really coming to life lately. I am pumping out words at a feverish pace and local publications are calling for me to join their ranks. Dare I say that I could become the printed voice of our little city? I’d be glad to take that title. I’ll do right by y’all.

This month should be pretty fantastic. As you can tell by reading this issue, we are pretty excited about celebrating another incredible Graffiti Summer.

I will be cheering on all the tail fins as they pass by my funky little apartment during the cruise on June 8th and I will definitely check out the American Graffiti Car Show

and Festival at MJC’s West Campus the next day and the day after that.

American Graffiti is a big deal for Modesto. Get down to an event with your family.

Bust out your poodle skirt or leather jacket and feel young. Eat way too many burgers and fries and make sure to sit down with that pretty girl or handsome boy that loves you. You will only need one milk shake but you will definitely need two straws. They say that sharing is caring, right?

If all the chrome and hula hoop action takes a toll on you and you need a break, you will still have plenty to do to keep you happy as the month progresses.

The one day that I am really looking forward to is June 21st. I will crawl out of bed that day and head over to the Farmer’s Market on 16th to buy my oldest daughter a handful of honey sticks and everything that we need to make a tasty fresh breakfast together.

After that I will get some work done and then head downtown for the Summer Sol-

GOMODESTO!

MoBand is here!

The Modesto Band of Stanislaus County, a.k.a. MoBand is back. For 6 straight Thursday, Modesto’s Graceada Park will be filled with blankets, picnic and 3,000 of your best friends. A few tips: Get your blankets out early, bring wine to share, and let your inner child come out and enjoy this great community. Music starts at 8 pm. For more info: www.modestoband.org

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The Theme for 2012: CELEBRATE! “the music of the night”

June 7th - Cruizin’n’Groovin’ June 14th - Classical Gas June 21st - American Songbook June 28th - Red, White. . .

July 5th - …and Blue July 12th - Summer’s Best

stice Celebration at Modesto Centre Plaza.

While I am downtown I will also checkin with all the businesses partaking in the Third Thursday Art Walk before I end the night on a blanket under the stars as MoBand rocks Mancini Bowl at Graceada Park.

On a personal note- I really hope that you all stick with us as we grow. Our July issue will be a special personal project for me.

I am going under the gun at the new Paper Planes Tattoo Studio and Art Gallery next door to the State Theatre to have the Modesto Arch, State Theatre sign and other Modesto icons inked on me permanently and I will work hand-in-hand with local photographer, Philip Johnson to showcase the beautiful faces that make our city come to life. You will see just how special Modesto is to me and everyone else that writes for ModestoView. Celebrate Modesto with us!

Have a great month out there folks. Do good things. Be good people. Celebrate life.

My health is hanging on tight like a rodeo cowboy on a bull named Tornado at the Oakdale Rodeo. It feels so good to wake up strong every day. I’m blessed and thankful and I appreciate every pair of eyes that take the time to look at the work that I create.

Keep those eyes on our event calendar this month. We publish a long list of events at the end of every issue but we also try hard to update our site when we find out about new events taking shape.

Follow along with me on my new Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/ rporraswriter or find @ModestoFamous on Twitter.

This year’s T-shirt logo was done

by Modesto’s Chris Murphy, who serves as a MoBand Boardmember and was a former MoBand Musician on Trumpet and Flugelhorn during the late ‘70s.

MoBand Needs You!

Since 1919, MoBand has been performing for free for the enjoyment of the people of Modesto. MoBand needs you to support a very fun fundraiser in Mancini Bowl. A Night at the Bowl features wine, song, music, great local food and is the most tasty way to support our own MoBand. Buy a few tix and help MoBand make music for years to come.

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une is here, and so are Graffiti Summer events. Images of cars, hotrods, and local landmarks come out onto the streets, in the car shows and on Tee Shirts. I’ve thought about a reissue of my “Cruisin’ Ain’t No Crime” bumper stickers I did with Ron Streeter in the 1980s, and some of the old Minnie’s tee shirts from that period.

In 2012, you can get a 57 Chevy from artist Mark Navarro’s new tee shirt design, or check out the June 8 Car Parade downtown with the Concerts on the Plaza and 1010 Tenth Street Farmer’s Market each Friday. Art will also show at the street fair up J Street on June 16th to the tunes of Big Earl & the Cryin’ Shame, MoFo Party Band and Café R ‘n’ B, as a lead-in to the June 21 Third Thursday Art Walk. You can also see plenty of this theme in the “Home of American Graffiti” kid’s art poster contest showings.

As for me, I may add some more to the Inked on mural at Tresetti’s Bar, probably my most public new art project, now known as the mystery sketch. A bit intimidating to be invited to use the Industrial Sharpie on the freshly painted walls, and I’m glad so many of you want to know why you aren’t in the picture. This is more interactive than finished, so look for additions from time to time.

June 2 and 3, we’re at the art and music venue for the annual U-Pick organic cherry and blueberry event, the “Pick and Gather” at Riverdance Farms in Livingston, with such friends as Senor Tim Lechuga on sitar and guitar, Big Earl and some friends, and Rachel Renae. Merced River Fair takes place same site on Saturday. Ranch is a great place for plein air painters One of our longtime noted artists, Mary O. Bucknam has passed on at age 98, but not before her Stanislaus Artist Open Studio Purchase Prize award won by Karen Higgins in Oakdale. Dick Monteith picked the drawing winners in his office, and other drawing winners were drawn for art by Don Hall, Claudia Silva-Doo, Linda Knoll and Chella.

Dan Peterson won “Best of Show” at the 59th annual Central California Art Association’s Spring Show at Mistlin Gallery, his 13th such honor. The show runs through June 14 where it will be replaced by the “Summer Splash” members show, and special Tattoo Art companion show until July 14. Stop in, or contact the gallery at (209) 529-3369 to check this out, or schedule in an adult or children’s art class. Art Camps abound in June, with various media offerings at Charteuse Muse, Modesto Junior College’s Community Arts schedule, at Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock, and even at home with artists Linda Knoll at Kathi Pethoud at Linda’s home studio.

For new hot spot on the Art Walk, check out Paper Planes Tattoo and Art Gallery next to State Theatre, and Gallery 909 student gallery on Tenth. Keep up with details online with the Modesto View calendar, or check the Artists of Modesto facebook page and catch the benefit for the Patterson Homeless Shelter project, where there is an art auction piece to benefit the program.

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am generally not a fan of interviewing the restaurant/bar combination; I like my bars very separate from anyone who may tip-off a personal guilt trip (such as toddlers, pregnant women, and incredibly healthy, tanned people) or make me feel less-than-okay about having my 11 am long island. Don’t judge me, people. I’m a bar columnist; I’m conducting RESEARCH! A welcome exception, however, was Mike’s Roadhouse, which features a very large, very dining-separate bar, packed to the hilt with enough booze to rid me of my apprehensions of running into any guilt-triptriggers.

As someone in the business, I am a very firm believer in supporting locally owned and operated establishments and I do think Modesto is lucky in the fact that we have a number of fantastic independent bars and restaurants to choose from. Therefore, it was an immense pleasure to sit with Mike Nelson, owner and operator of Mike’s Roadhouse, and Bernie Brown, second in command and right hand man, to discuss two topics I feel very passionately about: booze, and drinking. Now understand, Modesto View readers, that Mike’s Roadhouse is not only a fantastic bar, it is also a fantastic restaurant which will be celebrating it’s 15th anniversary (via big party) in August, but as a girl who is true to her commitments, the watering hole will be my prime focus.

But first, some fun facts: Mike stated, “When I opened Mike’s Roadhouse, it was at a time when a lot of people in Modesto were opening a pub, diner or sports bar.

I did some research and started reading about roadhouses.” Now, since I know that you don’t know, reader, I shall fill you in because I am so very kind. Roadhouses were scattered all across the original Route 66, which ran from San Diego to Chicago.

These were establishments you would stop and eat at, and food-wise, anything would go. None of these roadhouses were affili-

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ated, however, but they were all cohesively fashioned from the same easily affordable material: corrugated metal. Therefore, when you enter Mike’s Roadhouse, take note of the abundance of metal decorated throughout, especially in the bar. It’s all in the details, people.

Now for the important stuff: Did you know Mike’s Roadhouse has Foster’s on tap? Now that’s exciting stuff, people. Even more exciting is the fact the Roadhouse Giant’s-decorated bar is stuffed full of fantastic booze with an extensive cocktail to match. What is Mike’s Roadhouse’s most popular cocktail, you ask? Why, it’s the “Make Me Something Good,” of course.

And they will, and it will be delicious every time.

As I have indulged in not one, but two Roadhouse margaritas, I will submit to being lazy and allowing Mike and Bernie to construct my conclusion. Mike concludes: “I love what I do and I want to make sure my customers want to come back here. I truly believe in value satisfaction and want to be sure our customers always get their money’s worth, and that’s a great reason to come in. You’ll always be treated with a smile and respect that brings in a great diversity—families, prom dates, Harley riders, and we really like the vintage muscle car owners. We want you to feel as though you’re a guest in a friend’s house.” Adds Bernie: “Come in hungry, and come in thirsty, and you’ll be taken care of.” True story.

Happy Hour: Mon- Fri., 4-7 pm **Note: Monday Happy Hour lasts as long as the game does!

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Mike’s Roadhouse’s Cadillac Margarita

2 pm tequila, you say?

Well, if you absolutely insist….

What you need:

-Glass with ice with a salt rim (duh) -1 12 oz. Sauza Hornitos Reposado tequila (delicious death juice) -Lime juice -Gran Marnier (for the float)

What you do:

-Shake the hell out of the tequila and lime juice -Pour that delicious/deadly mix in your saltrimmed glass -Float of Gran Marnier -Garnish with lime, and forget any previous plans you had for the day because you’ll likely be making a few more of these tasty drinks

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Machines In Fitness

with many choices of what fitness machines would benefit you the most. In this Fitview, I will do a quick run down on a few of the most efficient and dangerous exercise machines at your gym.

Lets start out with the most beneficial and safest fitness machine. My first pick would be the elliptical. It’s safe, effective as well as easy on your body. On an elliptical machine. not only are you working out your legs but also your core, arms, balance and you’re getting one heck of a cardio workout. I give it a five-start rating when it comes to safety. Unlike a treadmill, the elliptical has very little impact on your knees and joints and it’s being powered by you, not a motor that can have you at the mercy of its control. By far, the elliptical would be my first choice when it comes to a safe efficient workout.

My next choice would be a spin bike, just like the elliptical, it too is being powered by you and not a motor that may keep you

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going at an uncontrollable pace if you get tired. It’s simple, if you get tired, you can slow down because you’re always in control on a spin bike or an elliptical verses a fitness machine that is being powered by motor. Many gyms now offer spin classes daily and it’s a great alternative for those who suffer from mild pain, joint degeneration or if you just have trouble standing for long periods of time. Spinning, it’s a great workout, safe and easy on your body unlike running.

That brings me to running, running is actually my preferred fitness exercise, but what I have learned from a variety of studies is that after mile 8 our bodies start to go into degeneration. This means that our knees are starting to slowly deteriorate, our internal organs start to feel the stress and our varicose veins start to be more noticeable as we age. It’s important to realize that when we run, our feet take a pounding and the impact that they sustain can be as much as 5 times our own body weight.

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Don’t get me wrong, I love to run, but realize that my days of running fast are numbered. This is why I choose to run on a treadmill for half of the miles I put on in a week. The treadmill gives me a softer base to run on. It does have its drawbacks when it comes to safety though. Bottom line, the treadmill has to be the most risky machine out there next to the revolving motorized Stairmaster. These machines require caution and attention. When you’re on a treadmill, you are literally running to a set speed and your whole body is in motion so there is very little room for catching yourself if you accidentally miss on one of your steps or when you get tired. Just remember, when choosing a fitness machine at the gym or even considering buying one, look at the overall safety, efficiency and what machine will have the less impact of stress on your bodies when you get your fitness on.

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

By Dana Johnson Facebook: Dana’s Family Kitchen askdana@live.com

Get Your Grub & Graffiti On!

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ust what Modesto needed to get this summer started! On May 3, 2012 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opened its doors and let the magnificent aromas of barbecue fill the Modesto air. Jerrad Marsh, owner/operator, at the spry age of 31 is a single guy with a 4 year old daughter who has lived in Modesto most of his life. Jerrad worked in construction for the last 12 years and told me “I didn’t want to drive out of town for ribs anymore!” so he researched his options. When he tried Dickey’s ribs, he knew it was a no-brainer. Along with falling for the tasty food products Jerrad was thrilled with the total support he received from the corporation and the 3+ weeks of training in Texas in order to open a Dickey’s franchise.

Jerrad has many ties to our Modesto community via his Mom, Dianne MarshKing, Step-dad Terry King, and his Uncle who is actually Modesto’s Mayor Garrad Marsh that owns and still runs McHenry Bowl that was opened in 1959 by Jerrad’s Grandfather, Jerry Marsh. Jerrad has plans to sponsor local sports and yes,including a bowling team! Jerrad was on the high school rodeo team and had thoughts of being a rodeo cowboy. Now he’s very satisfied with riding any type motorcycle, fishing, hunting and working to open 2 more Dickeys in the next 5 years I confess, I am a total carnivore and a sucker for fall off the bone barbecue pork ribs! It was borderline obscene and quite Dana~licious watching grown-ups in the lunch hour, on a weekday, devouring those sassy-meaty ribs! Many barbecue faves are on the menu like pulled pork, beef brisket,

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Polish and spicy cheddar sausage, Virginia style ham, turkey breast, and marinated chicken breast also known as ‘Yardbird’, (lol) to many in Texas! Choose from 12 home-style sides including baked potato casserole, fried okra, green beans with bacon, jalapeno beans, and more. Whether you are dining inside, outside on the patio, having it catered or doing take-out, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will have your lips smackin’ and your mouth a movin’!

So when you are out cruising American Graffiti Style, stop in Dickey’s Barbecue pit and get your grub on! Treat yourself to BIG whole kosher dill pickles and soft serve vanilla cones as they are free with purchase!

Why do I keep imagining pregnant women lined up around the block! LOL! Modesto View signature question: Beatles or Stones I casually asked Jerrad; without any hesitation whatsoever he enthusiastically exclaimed STONES! Just Rock n’ Roll!

Not only does Jerrad appreciate succulent barbecue he has the same affinity for classic Stones! Nice!

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une has arrived and it’s cruisin’ time in Modesto. A time to reflect and embrace on our past with vintage cars, rock-n-roll, and dancing! There are many events springing up around our area. Check out this month’s edition for all the family friendly celebrations being offered. Add the McHenry Museum to your list. Saunter around the exhibits and make a beeline for the American Graffiti fire engine red diner downstairs. Listen to the rocking tunes and imagine yourself in an automobile cruising McHenry Avenue. Those were happy days! Get your Graffiti on and head to the State Theatre for the Grease Sing-A-Long on June 9 and belt it out to those catchy songs. Summer lovin’ fun.

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS Beyond: June 9 2pm and 7pm Foster Family Theater - Tickets $20 Center Stage Kids, Modesto’s premier performing arts academy will present “Beyond”. More than eighty young performers, from ages 5 to 19, will sing and dance to some of Broadway’s famous composers embellished by an original scene dialogue. The enthusiastic cast will explore the limitless realms of youthful imaginationaccompanied by a three-piece combo. Dawn Peterson, the founder and master teacher, eagerly invites you to this memorable show.

ANYTHING GOES: June 30-July 8 Modesto Performing Arts (Modesto’s oldest theater group) proudly has em-

braced the Gallo Center for the Arts as it’s new performing home. The musical tells an amusing and romantic story through Cole Porter’s memorable scores. A cast of eclectic characters board the S.S. American bound for the U.S. from England.

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Do You have Old Cruising Pics? Post them at www. modestocruiseroute.com

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The Modesto “cruising” that was showcased in the film American Graffiti was originally called “Dragging 10th“. As soon as World War II ended, as fuel and tires became available, the cruisers drove 10th Street. It was a twoway cruise anchored by Burge’s Drive-In, where kids from Modesto High School and from around the region would congregate, sometimes 3 to 4 cars deep in a dance that would finally get your car to the front. The original cruise was from 10th and O and down around the Modesto Fire Station block between F and G. Dragging 10th was a regular weekend ritual all year long, but the first weekend after the end of school was the most popular. Over the years, this weekend became known as “Graffiti Night”.

Historic Cruise Route Opens!

Enjoy this stroll down memory lane. The Modesto Historic Cruise Route will take you back to the places and the people that George Lucas immortalized in his 1973 film American Graffiti. The people that cruised, the radio station and the DJs that provided the soundtrack, the Drive Ins, the Drag Races and the Car Customizers all come to live in a 25 kiosk tour, complete with links tovideos interviews of the “Legends of the Cruise”. There are special kiosks prepared by the Lucas family.

These are the stories about the people and places that made Modesto USA a Classic American City, and known throughout the world as the home of American Graffiti. Learn more atwww. modestocruiseroute.com and watch the special welcome video from Modesto’s own George Lucas.

The ribbon cutting for the Cruise Route will happen just before the Cruise Parade at June 8 6:30, featuring Wendy Lucas (George’s Sister) Mayor Marsh, and our special Cruise Legend guests: Gene Winfield, Candy Clark, BoHopkins, Paul LaMat and local cruise legends.

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Every Friday and Saturday – Classic Graffiti Karaoke – A & W June 1 – 3 Images of the King Contest – Clarion Hotel June 2- The Film American Graffiti – State Theatre – June 3- 7th Annual Graffiti Classic Car Show- Modesto Street Rods – McHenry Village June 4- Mid Valley Chevy Club Show – American Chevrolet June 5- Two Lane Blacktop – State Theatre June 5- Mid Valley Chevy Club Show – Century Center June 6- Mid Valley Chevy Club Show – 5 Minute Car Wash June 7- Mid Valley Chevy Club Show – Cool Hand Luke’s June 7- MoBand – Cruzin’ and Groovin’ – Graceada Park June 8- PDT Motorsports Cruise In – PDT Motorsports Oakdale June 8- Ribbon Cutting – Modesto Historic Cruise Route 6:30 10th & I St June 8- N. Modesto Kiwanis American Graffiti Cruise Parade – Downtown Modesto June 8- Velvet Creamery Car Show – 2204 McHenry June 8- Buddy Holly Winter Dance Party – State Theatre June 8 – Rockabilly at Minnie’s June 9th & 10th – N Modesto Kiwanis American Graffiti Car Show& Festival – MJC West June 9 – Sing A Long Grease – State Theatre June 9 – Frankie Avalon- Gallo Center June 9 – Graffiti Costume Contest – Yosemite Bowl June 15 – Grease Performed Live – Fat Cat Music House June 16- 18th Annual Back to Graffiti Car Show – The Fruityard June 16- Modesto Blues Festival – J St at 13th.

June 23 – Favorite Rides Car Show – Downtown Riverbank June 22 &23 Modesto Nuts Graffiti Weekend.

June 24 – 5th Annual Rod & Custom Car Show – New Elks Lodge Check the calendar at www.modestoview.com for all the event times and updated info

The Music is Back!

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American Graffiti was the first movie that was created around a selection of popular music not written for a movie.

These songs were integral to the script and securing the rights to the songs consumed 10% of’s $750,000 budget. This was the soundtrack of a generation and the Modesto cruisers in the late 50s andearly 60s shared the same set of songs.

The emerging Rock and Roll of the late 1950s and the prominence of AM radio created a common soundtrack.

Beginning in 1953, rock and roll was first heard on the Modesto airwaves on KBOX. As the kids in Modesto Dragged 10th, 1360 KFIV would play the songs of the day and since there was only one rock station, everyone shared the same music. The song dedications came from Dwight Case at Burge’s and the nights were filled with the legendary doo-wop, rockabilly and rock and roll.

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Why did you do a movie about cruising?

For most filmmakers, if you are a writer and a director, you make movies about the things you know about. Growing up in Modesto, I spent many years cruising 10th St and I was enamored with the experience and so that is how the Movie American Graffiti came to be.

What did music, cars, and cruising mean to you as a teenager growing up in Modesto?

I think ultimately cruising is an important part of American culture, When I was going to Modesto Junior College I was an anthropology major and I became fascinated with the modern mating rituals of American youth who did their dance in cars, rather than in the town square or in other

ways that societies have done these things.

So I found it a very unique and exciting diversion of the way the mating rituals work in many countries.

Why do you think the film was so successful?

American Graffiti in terms of a an idea of moving out of my more abstract love of films, gave me a chance to do something that was a comedy, something that was an interesting document about a phenomenon in American, cruising, and in the end started my career ‘cause it was the first really successful movie I’ve ever had.

The complete interview can be seen on video at www.modestocruiseroute.com George Lucas pictures courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd.

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Bob (Johnny Walker) Neutzling, Bob De Leon, Roy Williams, John Huey, Mark (Mark Taylor) Holste.

This year, classic rock and roll radio is back with the legendary DJs: Bob DeLeon, Kenny Roberts, Radio Rick Myers and more!

KFIV will begin playing those Solid Gold Hits on Friday, June 8th, from six pm to midnight, and on Saturday, June 9th from noon to midnight, and onSunday June 10th from noon to six pm. Who knows, there may even be a dedication or two, or three.

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ut, first a brief memory of a fabulous and exquisite wedding. Mike and I attended Lauren and Tony Trevino’s wedding at the Fat Cat Music House and Lounge in May. They are the hardest working Rockabilly couple in Modesto. You may also know them, as being the owners of “Unity Music” and vocalist /guitarist of “Tony T. and the Pendletons”. We had a fabulous time. Also in attendance was the lovely Jill Ferris (local promoter) and Rockin Rick (owner of Hi-Ho Silver Records) and Sara Teter hard working street member for Unity Music. Along with many other gorgeous guests to say the least.

If there is an event you want to book, I suggest you look up the Fat Cat Music House and Lounge for your wedding, birthday, etc. The ambiance and the staff is incredible! Located at 930 11th St. downtown Modesto it is in the best location.

Speaking of Lauren and Tony Trevino, their company “Unity Music” is celebrating Modesto’s famous 50th Anniversary of Graffiti Celebrations. Unity Music Presents “Hi-Ho Silver Away” June 8th on 11th street at the Barking Dog . With 700 classic cars cruising nearby in the annual Kiwanis Car Show and parade downtown, the musical portion of the show will help flow the parade of classic cruising the downtown area. Music at Barking Dog starts at 6pm all

ages and it’s FREE ! Many talents to check out from Hi-Ho Silver Records.

One of the reasons you see Unity Music and Hi-Ho Silver Records so much is their love and passion for Modesto’s true roots, as some would say, classic cars, music, entertainment, modern-vintage rockabilly, the regular graffiti patrons and our culture.

Please, join Unity Music and Hi-Ho Silver Records for Modesto’s famous Graffiti celebration.

Other dates you might want to check out during the month of June.

1. June 9th/10th ~ Tony T. and the Pendletons will be performing at the 2nd Annual “Inking the Valley Tattoo Expo” in the Centre Plaza, Modesto Ca. 2. June 15th-17th ~ Reno’s Rockabilly Riot with Hellbound Hayride !

3. June 23rd ~ Sacramento Swingtime~ Patt James and the Nite Crawlers also Jailbreak at 11am.

So whether you are in Modesto, Sacramento or Reno in the month of June, these are shows you want to check out for sure !!!

P.S. If you have a gig about to happen in the surrounding area(s) of Modesto, email me.

Smiles, Jennifer Allsup 209-214-0137 rajeildak@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/jennifer.allsup

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Step 3: Putting it all together by Tara Tinsley Once you have done all your research

and planning (Step 1 in April’s Issue) and have figured out how you will afford the tour (Step 2 in May’s Issue), you are ready to take on the task of putting it all together.

First you are going to look at the time that you allotted for the tour i.e. 2 weeks and plot it out on a map and a calendar. When doing this, think realistically about travel times. If you can’t make every city you want to because of timing, it’s ok, you can head back to the cities you missed the next time around. Plus, spending more time in one city is ideal because you not only can experience the city without having to rush off to the next one, but you can spend time in that city promoting your upcoming shows as well.

Once you’ve figured out which cities you’re going to realistically hit, start contacting the venues you researched and book firm dates. A lot of venues might be wary of an out of town act that has never played their city before so you might want to start with hopping on a show or two with a band local to that area. Also, booking your tour 2-3 months in advance will allow you enough advance prep time to solidify as many dates as possible. Venues in many cities book out months in advance so be prepared for that. If you feel it’s necessary, get contracts from certain venues confirming the date you are playing, how much you are getting paid, and any other critical details. Touring is an investment and you need to be guaranteed a return. The worst thing is showing up

to a show you thought you were going to play and finding out through miscommunication or some other mess up that they booked someone else.

Next, you’re going to reserve hotels in the area or couches to sleep on if you happen to know someone in the city. If you’re going to be traveling a lot, sign up to be a member of a hotel chain’s rewards program where you can earn points for every night you stay. That way you can build up your points to earn free nights that you can use later. Make sure to write down all the info including address, check in/out times, and any other details you need to know about the hotel because when you’re out on the road, you aren’t going to remember, your computer might crash, your phone might get dropped in a toilet or your drink. You should bring hard copies of everything even show info and contracts.

After the shows are booked, make sure you book your flights, car rentals, or solidify whose vehicle you are taking and get all the necessary prep work done on the vehicle you are using.

All of these things are tedious tasks that have to be done in advance to free you from worry and disaster later. Step 4: Finalizing, Promoting, and Taking Off is the last step to my tour guide so stay tuned for that next month. Email me at info@taratinsley.com with any questions, concerns, or just to chat. Happy planning!

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Dr. Lars and Mrs. Sabrina Enevoldsen will be hosting a Luau, June 23, at their beautiful private Modesto home to fund the annual Stanislaus Health Foundation scholarships for California State University Stanislaus nursing students, Modesto Junior College nursing students, Stanislaus County Health Services Agency medical students, high school graduates entering the medical field, along with funding for HSA clinic equipment needs, prevention programs, along with the needs of the Valley Family Residency Program, the family physician training program located in Modesto. To learn more about the Stanislaus Health Foundation or purchase tickets please visit stanhealth.org

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Where were you in ‘47?

Where it all began- Burge’s Drive In

In 1947, the war was over, gas was plentiful, cars were available and there was rubber for tires. Along the great highways of the USA, drive-ins started popping up everywhere. One of the most famous of all is Burge’s Drive In. Immortalized in American Graffiti as Mel’s, the circular shaped Burge’s, located at 9th and O Street on then Highway 99 was an inspiration across the USA.* Serving a complete menu, Burge’s was frequented by hungry travellers, local business people, families looking for value prices meals and tasty pies and chicken and even Filet Mignon. But to the teen agers and high schools around the central valley, Burge’s was the main meeting point for the people that came to “Drag 10th” The legendary cruisers of the day made this their home. Later, the cruise route included Al’s on McHenry that became a Downey Hangout, the Modesto High and most of the kids still made Burge’s the main place.

The new freeway 99 moved the traffic off of old Highway 99 and the national network of interstates lead to the decline of drive-ins in cities across the USA where the historic areas of town were bypassed. Burge’s closed in 1967 and sadly was demolished.

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We take a special look inside of Burge’s in an exclusive look of never before seen photos thanks to the personal photo collection of Tony Ramirez, son of long time Burge’s carhop, Gerry Ramirez. Both of Tony’s parents worked at Burge’s. “It was a special time” Tony says, ”I had the most interesting childhood and my parents were amazing. The friends and family from those days were a special part of my life” Ed Burge worked at Eddie’s Drive in in downtown Modesto and finally got the chance to open his own place and created the unique circular restaurant that served a full menu, staffed by carhops and a friendly food team. Local radio DJ Dwight Case broadcast from inside Burge’s to KFIV and the carhops would relay the song dedications and requests.

Gerry and Tony Ramirez were there from day one. Gerry has been immortalized in the few photos that exist of Burge’s. Tony was a soda jerk at Burge’s unil 1955 and kept the place moving fast and satisfying hungry customers. The carhops hustled and had to juggle cars stacked 3-5 deep. They had to be quick witted and on their toes to handle the pranks and mischief as well as feeding the hungry customers. Gerry was on the job from the day Burge’s opened until the day it closed in 1967. Fortunately, the family took pictures of their friends and family that are presented here for the first time.

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Photo: Beverly Burge – in a rare picture photographed on the old driving range on N 9th. Champion and the Grange can be seen in the background.

Photo: Tony Ramirez and Jerry Boyles keeping things going inside Burge’s Photo: Joe Gomez was the cook at Burge’s and was amazing in the kitchen. He would later become chef at Carmen’s in McHenry Village and his recipes live on at Marcella’s at Tully and Standiford.

Photo: Gerry inside Burges. Captured here in a rare relaxing moment inside of Burge’s at night.

Publishers note: This is one of my favorite pictures of the entire era... Chris Photo: Hazel Oaks – Hazel Oaks is shown here holding menus and a great view inside the curved interior of Burges with happy customers.

Photo: Gerry’s pay stub Thanks to Tony Ramirez for sharing these family photos with ModestoView and the Modesto Historic Cruise Route. Tony is now retired and has Stogie’s in Jamestown. *Note: Mel’s Drive Ins were also founded in 1947 tracking the same Drive-In trends.

The Drive-in used in the film was located at 140 S Van Ness in San Francisco and was demolished after filming.

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Summerrs Best Burge ‘n’ Shakes

By Modesto Famous For the past month I have been living a

dream. I have had the chance to live like Ron Howard a bit and I have loved it!

Howard was able to get lost in a different era with projects like American Graffiti and Happy Days and I envy him for that. His projects have become showcases of Americana. They will always be considered classics.

My mission over the past month has been to take to the streets of Modesto to find the best places to enjoy a milk shake and a burger. No matter your age, these places can be time machines that take you back to a simpler time when all that you had to worry about was loving the person across the table that you cared enough to share a shake and two straws with.

If your favorite is missing from the list, leave a comment at www.modestoview. com and tell us all about it.

Barkin’ Dog Grill - 940 11th St Hannibal and his crew serve up some of the tastiest burgers in town using the best meats and cheeses available. Give their gorgonzola burger a try and you will be hooked. Order it up with a side of sweet potato fries and a strawberry shake. I’m confident that this is the best milk shake in all of Modesto. Live music is featured here often and sounds amazing bouncing off brick walls. Excellent date spot!

A & W Root Beer - 1404 G St Simply iconic. There is really not a whole lot that I can say here. Walk in and you will be zapped back in time immediately. Servers still wear roller skates, ice-cold frothy root beer is still served in heavy glass mugs and a jukebox provides a nostalgic soundtrack to pull the whole vibe together. There is a bit of pure magic happening here and it always feels great to enjoy it! The food is cheap and tasty. Good times!

at Brenden or a long night out on the town.

Lately they have been serving $2 beers and that really can’t be beat. The bottom line here is that they serve a mean burger that you will return for once you give it a try.

Charlie Brown’s - 1325 J St Charlie Brown’s needs to be held responsible for at least 20 of the extra pounds that I carry around! Count on this cool little joint for a burger that tastes like you made it at home and excellent shakes. I checked out a few of their reviews online and discovered a common factor among them. Their French fries seem to be developing a bit of a cult following. They are truly delicious!

Fast Eddie’s Meal on a Bun (MOAB) 1228 Tully Rd MOAB is a local treasure that is actually full of local treasures. Get lost here for a while and listen to regulars chat it up about the good ol’ days of Modesto. Order anything fried and forget about your diet for a while.

I’m not sure that I know anyone in Modesto that hasn’t walked into this place just to check out the decor. It really takes you back in time! Order a Philly cheese steak and a thick shake. Your life will instantly become happier.

Scenic Drive Inn - 1151 Scenic Dr You need to try a Knockout burger here.

Order one up with chile and jalapeÒos and get a shake to wash it down. I love the sense of nostalgia here. There is something special about sitting under an old neon sign and munching on fried mushrooms or okra while watching all the traffic go by. This is a favorite of mine on hot summer days. Definitely a must-visit in Modesto!

Harvest Moon - 1213 I St Harvest Moon is a great example of the best that Modesto has to offer. I love the hallway that leads back to the restrooms.

It is lined with posters and photos from past Modesto events that are really fun to look at. You will be amazed at the number of major stars that have made their way into this cool local hot spot.

Many have left their autographs and a kind word or two. Try the Dinah burger if you are a burger fan. It is hard to go wrong with garlic mayo, bbq sauce, onions, peppers and your choice of cheese.

Order it Murphy-style to forgo the bun.

That is usually how I enjoy it. This Harvest Moon makes a great upscale date spot. The staff is one of the friendliest in town.

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Velvet Grill and Creamery - 3250 Dale Road and 2205 McHenry Ave The name itself here indicates what you are in for here. Sit down, relax and order a shake that will make your cheeks hurt because it is so thick and creamy. Sucking it out of the glass takes some patience and some effort and it is worth it. This is the perfect place to take a date for a tasty burger, crispy fries and a piece of pie. Take note that they also serve up one of the best breakfasts in town. Make it a morning date!

The Station - 950 10th St The Station has gone through a crazy amount of changes over the years but the one thing that remains the same is that they make a killer burger. The location here is ideal for a quick visit before or after a movie

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Gene designed some of the most famous car creations for TV and movies and even developed custom space ships for Star Trek.

Modesto is still home to classic car customizer shops and newer shops like Neville Brothers, Burnside Body Shop, and Graffiti Classic Customs in Turlock. Gene Winfield visits regularly and in 2012 was advising on classic cars being modified by Bart Bartoni.

Customizing cars is in the blood and never fades and Gene Winfield is still active and cutting up cars and pushing his creations to the edge. Gene will be attending the Ribbon Cutting of the Historic Cruise Route and will be the Grand Master of the Kiwanis Cruise Parade.

Let’s catch up with Gene Winfield.

Did you want to race professionally or just go head to head with your buddies?

At first, it was just to make my own stuff

go fast and get with the local guys, then I got into Jalopy racing. We would build fast cars and go to El Mirage and then Bonneville in ’51. I am still doing it today.

Where did you race around town?

We did some out racing out on Paradise road and later we had a county road out by Empire. We would go out at night and do all kinds of racing, and we marked off a 1Ž4 mile and a full mile track. We would take off with a rolling start and people would go down and wait in a driveway and watch us come by.

Did you cruise 10th and 11th Streets?

All the time! I first cruised on 10th . At first it was only 10th back and forth, and then later they opened it up and made 10th one way and 11th back and it was a loop.

Did you like it as a two-way or a loop?

I think is was better when it was two ways.

We would go down and around Burge’s Drive in and then go back. Go down the other way around the Grey Hound and Pep Boys and we would turn around and go back.

How did it come to be that Dennis Wilson would design the front of the Winfield shop at 451 Tully?

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When were the Century Toppers founded?

We put the Century Toppers together in late ’47 Some of the original members were Dick Petz, my brother Frank Winfield, Bob Petz, Ray Rossin, and Tommy McGee. Evelyn Horn lived next door to my mother and was our club secretary for the entire time. Pete Hischier and Bart Bartoni came along a little later.

What was the first car that made Gene Winfield a national name?

The Jade Idol was the first radical custom car. I started building it in ’59 and I showed it in ’60 and ’61. I took it back east and it won all of the shows. It would wine best engine, best upholstery, best of show, best paint, sometimes it would win 3 or 4 trophies at one show. On the way back from one of the shows, they flipped it upside down. It was then known as Gene Winfield’s Jade Idol, but it really belonged to Leroy Kemmerer of Castro Valley The Jade Idol was the first radical-radical

paint job that went nationwide. I had done some blended paint jobs in ’57 on a new Chevy. But the Jade Idol was radical and hit nation wide.

I called the owner a couple of years ago, and he wanted $150,000 for it and then I called him last year and he wanted $400,000.

I heard that you had a specially designed house here in Modesto.

I designed a house over on Linwood St and even though it was a contracted house in a subdivision, I did a lot of the designing of the house myself and lived there for quite a few years.

One of your own cars came from Pete Hischier; how did that work out?

I bought his ‘50 Merc and I put a 51 Merc back end on it with 54 tail lights.

In late ’53 the new cars came out, and I went down to the showroom, and ordered the taillights right there and then before the 54 even hit the market. That was the first car I put those 54 taillights on and I had to order new 51 fenders to fit those tail lights.

Think back on the early days in Modesto, what was it like?

Well it was a fantastic city, I love it and it was a very very nice city. I have lots and lots of friends in Modesto.

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& Sisters, Cisum, and throwing local tribute shows such as Doors, Tom Petty, and upcoming Eagles Tribute Show is a small taste of his local accomplishments in our own community.

Robinett continues to perform and is a strong believer in supporting the local June Artist of the Month music scene. Finding inspiration along Doug Robinett the way and using life experiences to Doug Robinett was born and raised in write his music, Robinett is currently Modesto. He was influenced at an early recording his solo album and plans to age by his father to play guitar. From release an EP summer 2012. See Doug the high school days of Rohirrim, to Robinett Friday June 8 at The Queen the early days of Fathom,Robinett was Bean, Friday July 6th 10thStreet Plaza focusing on becoming a well-rounded Look for us on Facebook/The Acoustic musician, singer/song writer, guitarist, Rock Society page and promoter. Playing in bands such as Email us: Saucy Cocktail, All American Brothers theacousticrocksociety@yahoo.com

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remember, that’s for sure! There are so many exciting things to get involved in and do now that school’s out and the temperature’s rising. One of the best ways to spend those first magical days of summer is, of course, cooling down in the water and basking in the sun! Don’t have a pool? Don’t worry!

My friends often go out and (for actually a really cheap price) buy a slip’n’slide that can be used anywhere as long as you have access to a hose!

This is going to be one epic Graffiti Summer! Make sure you, your family, and friends head out to the Graffiti Parade on June 8th. This is a great way to remember what our parents and grandparents did here in Modesto a while ago.... CRUISE. Not familiar with the whole Graffiti scene here in Modesto? I think it’s almost your duty as a citizen in Modesto to host a mov-

ie night and watch the classic American Graffiti movie based on our culture here and understand how great and historic our community really is! If you don’t own the movie, the State Theatre will be showing it on June 2.

Now that the school season is over, it’s time to relax and enjoy every minute of summer!There are so many things here to do, so go out and explore!

If you love all ages music like I do, then you need to know that Café Deva hosts the Thursday Night Ramble, and Off the Air shows, this month featuring the amazing French Cassettes on the 29th and all of the shows at the Barkin’ Dog are all ages too.

Every Sunday night is Open Mic Night at the Queen Bean. Of course, MoBand in Graceada Park is all ages too! My blanket is ready and I will see you all at Mancini Bowl June 7!

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Garden Club Spring Luncheon Table Viewing

The Modesto Garden Club does so many great things for our community. Every year that have a luncheon for their members and now you can come in and see the tables too. You will be able to look at 31 Individually designed tables for 8-10 people with a spring and summer theme.

Tickets are $10 at the door. Viewing times, June 6 1-6 pm & June 7 10:30 11:45 Del Rio country Club For info: 529-7360

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Alfred’s journe y through life be Matthews left Ireland and se gins with his parents. His ttled in Humbolt father William in 1885. He ma County in North rried the love of ern California seven children . William worke his life Maggie Baird and tog d in the lumbe eth tried his hand er they had r and railroad ind at farming. His ustries and later strong work eth family members ic would set a to come. high mark for Alfred, the old est son was bo rn in 1893. Th in Arcata, Califo e fam rni ily had taken up Alfred had to lea a when tragedy struck. Willia residence m passed away ve unexpectedly.

Neverafraidofa school and at age 14 became hard days work, the sole support Alfred tooksevera hard times. Fro of his family. m delivering mi ljobs togetthe fam lk, rank of Fire Ch ief of Arcata, Alf managing a barrel factory an ily through red d would benefit him later in life ’s work experience and leade rising to the . At the age of rship qualities Laura was part 24 Alfred marrie of the first gradu d Laura Myers ating class of Hu in motion a Ma . mbolt State. He tthews family tradition that flo r education set hard work was uri rewarded as he sh put his three sis ed over the years. Alfred’s progressive at the time, Alfred ters through co llege. Thought felt it was impo woman could su rtant pp Sylvia, Arthur an ort herself and her family. Alfred that through education a d Felice. and Laura had thr ee children, A Dealership Is Born In 1936 Alfred ca dealership in Mo me across an opportunity to de Modesto, the de sto owned by Mr. Jory. Located buy into an automotive alership sold Ca at The partnership dillac, Oldsmob 11th & K St. in downtown ile and LaSalle lasted two years automobiles. the business. and Alfred boug ht out Mr. Jory’ s interest in Alan Corby and Jimmy Clarke would soon arr dealership. Ala ive on the scene n& to work at the Alfred at the he Jimmy married Alfred’s daug hte lm, Alan ran the Jimmy ran the service and pa rs Felice and Sylvia. With body shop. Jim rts end of the my business and Ann. In 1953 the and Sylvia had dealership wa s ready for a ne two daughters, Susan and McHenry Aven ue. During the 60’s the family w home. It relocated to 725 Alan Corby. In lost both Alfred 1969 Susan’s husb Ma for permission to join the busin and, Elvio Filippi asked Ala tthews and n’s wife Felice ess. Felice gave Jimmy Clarke, and later his wife Susan an her blessing and Elvio joined Growing pains d sis continued and in 1974 the de ter-in-law Ann as owners. of Union and McHe alership move d to the late 80’s wh nry Avenues where it exist s today. Ann sta the corner en the family bo away leaving yed on until ught her out. In Elvio and Susa n as sole owne 1999 Jimmy Clarke passed Susan’s daughte rs. r business carry Laura and daughter-in-law Sta Over the years Elvio and ing cy have also wo is a periodonto on the Matthews tradition. Th rke logist in Modesto eir son Dr. Clarke d at the . It must be ad have always be Filippi DDS ded that the Ma en supportive and were cons tthews women relationships. Th idered in busin ey have definite ess decisions an ly been the ba d ckbone of the Today Alfred Ma business. tthews GMC Bu ick & Cadillac is giving back to all the people very active in the that have supp 75 years. Our community, orted them thr family has giv ou en support to Modesto Symp the Gallo Cente ghout the last hony r of the Arts, the community even Orchestra, The Modesto Fa rmers Market, ts Omega Nu, and Skies Balloon Fe such as the Ripon Almond Blo sti ssom Festival and Color the and service clu val.Alfred Matthews is also inv bs. Next time yo olved in several u’r local charities please give us e in the market a chance to ea rn your busines for a new or used automobile We plan to be , s. around for a lon g time.

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to go see Johnny Winter at the State Friday May 18th cause he’s getting up there and sits for most of the show because of a back injury but he’s still got it and smoked the whole show and put his band to work. Not to complain but the sound was not as good as some shows I’ve seen at the State. The opener Volker Strifler Band did a great job with standard material and originals that showcased the guitar player/singer Volker.

Another sold out show with great crowd at the State Theatre, yeah! Next up to bat, the Texas Tornados June 30th. Call the State (209) 527-4697, or check out thestate.org And the mighty John Griswold of Samba Arts Group continues to try to blend quality music and our demographic to a nice environment for some social lubrication with dancing and cocktails, featuring Jazz, Swing, Celtic, Gypsy, Tango, Salsa & of course Smooth Jazz. The Smooth Jazz Summer Series June 16th features Four80East from the nu Jazz movement incorporating contemporary Jazz with improvisation dance sound with some R & B thrown in at Jazz Under the Stars at the the Barkin’ Dog call John 491-7185, 247-3288, or Web: www.eArtsNews.com. Watch out, Brian Simpson coming at you July 27th, venue to be announced.

While The Seasons on McHenry has been in biz a while, new on the scene is bringing in Blues and R & B on Wednesday nights thanks to the blood, sweat, and tears of Big Earl, (of Cryin’ Shame Band). The venue is an intimate nightclub vibe with food, full bar and nice stage, dance floor and its own PA! I saw the James Harmen and the Bamboo Porch show and music and sound were great and nice dance floor for those to get your groove on. Slated for Wednesdays so far in Juneare: Shad Harris & the Groovenators, Jeremy Norris and Dangerous Mood, Fresno’s Mofo Party Band, & Big Earl & the Cryin’ Shame, and others. Big Earl’s on Facebook so hook yourself up and

support the Blues. While on the Blues news check out Don Heflin’s site www.CVBlues. org to sign up for all the listings for root’s music from Redding to Bakersfield.

The annual 2012 Jazz Fest, entitled What a Wonderful World, a tribute to Modesto’s own Ernie Bucio May 19th with amateur students to world class pro’s showcased the legacy and aspirations of Ernie, well done!

Sponsored by Gottschalk’s Music Center it was another quality event hosted at the Clarion Inn a great blend of Jazz, and improv music from straight ahead to Latin, to R & B, to Zydeco. Again our annual Modesto Jazz Fest did Ernie Bucio, a great musician, music educator and Jazz enthusiast who spearheaded Jazz in the valley for years proud. And another event with Ernie’s input, the Modesto Trad Jazz Society continues its Sunday Jazz groups with jam session. Jam by noon, featured band by 1:00 PM. Call the Clarion for the lowdown: 524-3517 Part of Ernie’s legacy was creating an allage venue for Jazz music at the Barkin’ Dog Grill in downtown Modesto. Ernie is gone but the bands play on at the Barkin’ Dog where the food is good in a casual setting.

The Barkin’ Dog also has a Jazz Jam with David Dow on Thursdays where musicians can sit in and network. Google the: http:// www.barkindoggrill.org for the lineup.

More music on the local scene: Deva Café Thursday night Ramble features the house band Big Earl & Poorhouse Millionaires with Eli Lester on guitar. The Boardroom continues an ambitious schedule of live music 4 nights a week. Tim Allen does his piano and vocal thing with some Elton and Joel covers as well as the standards on Tuesdays. Thursdays feature Neil Buettner and Matt Harrington,Friday’s dynamic duo Johnny & Kelly, and Saturdays rotate with: MCW Band, Strange Brew, The Nines, & Public Domain.

And I know I am preaching to the choir but please support our local music stores:

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Four80East plays Barkin’ Dog June 16th Skip’s Music, Barker’s Music, Ingram & Braun, Gottschalk, and Langlois Music so they stay in business. Think globally but shop locally. Any co-conspirators or partners in crime want to get in touch I am on Facebook. I also encourage all of you to

send me your info and I will send it out on weekly emails and in the Modesto View.

Hit me at: mbenson@fire2wire.com, or give me a holler at (209) 918-7033.

All the best, Eric Benson, peace out

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urban bye TL. This time around I take you to Las Vegas NV. Front row to the Billboard Music awards 2012. If you could imagine the setting with lights and music in the back ground! Playing back in my head as I first arrived to the City of Entertainment was “Take Me Back To Vegas by Randy Taylor-Weber Ft. Mogli”!

On our ventures, I met many artists like LMFAO Party Rock crew, Robin Thicke and Carrie Underwood just to name a few.

It was excellent networking and meeting many interesting people both inside the MGM Grand and outside. This made me realize one thing and one thing only! I’m glad I got up and took this trip to be along side other artists, DJs and producers willing to further themselves and take it to the next level.

This experience will take me back to Modesto where our city host our very own Music Awards where local artists have branched out and also appeared at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. For more information on this years winners go to http:// www.billboard.com/bbma “The Urban Hot Spot” HAJI SPRINGER 3AM “Bass Hits Hard” 3AM - Bass Hits Hard Directed by Tha Razor Produced by Haji Springer

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HAJI SPRINGER From 3AM Rapper/Producer from California is making his moves and gaining much well deserved attention.

Haji’s latest single and his Group 3AM new single “Bass Hits Hard” is steering up the radio market. Haji has worked with platinum artists such as Baby Bash and Paul Wall and international superstars such as Sunidhi Chauhan, Vishal & Shekar, Taz (Stereo Nation), and Bohemia the Punjabi Rapper. Haji was recently thrilled and honored to work with rap mogul Dr. Dre’s producers Chocolate and DJ Silk.

T.L. Since your latest release Base Hits Hard where has this single taking you thus far?

Haji: So since the “Bass Hits Hard” hit the airwaves across country we’ve been featured on some of the biggest record pools in the world and the had opportunity to perform at Oracle arena and a bunch of top clubs in California. This song was a different ball game because now were on Top 40, Rhythmic stations and lots of majors look at that.

T.L. What is behind the name?

Haji: 3AM stands for the lifestyle of party and no boundaries as well as positive and provocative messages. Parties don’t start till 3AM T.L. What has been a key factor in your most resent success?

Haji: Key factor to success is to do what you feel is best for you and don’t follow trends, follow your heart. All of our music is based on reality and the lifestyle we live. We just paint the picture and hope people like it. I produce all the tracks as well and Sukhi and Jin are mad talented. We are the 1st Indians to hit mainstream radio. Watch out for the album droppin’ in mid summer follow us on twitter @3amboyz / @hajispringer / 3amsukhi / hi5jinny

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Our American Graffiti spirit needs to be passed on to the next generations and be something that our entire city and be proud of. We have our legionary cruisers, we have the film American Graffiti and a whole new generation is finding this excitement and murals and public art are starting to appear around town. The first one is an amazing ‘32 Deuce Coup thanks to John Black, Aaron Vickery FASM, Wells Fargo and the Peer Recovery Art Project for spearheading this. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

“The Peer Recovery Art project” Wells Fargo Bank and the legendary Aaron Vickery of FASM Murals felt

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f I had to put the last few years in a sentence, I’d have to say ‘A rolling stone gathers no moss’,” says Direct Appliance owner Ron Winter when asked about his business philosophy. “We keep on plugging, try to keep in tune with our community needs, and our customer needs, and we’re just small enough to implement change quickly.”

To that end, the 17-year-old business on McHenry Avenue in Modesto has actually expanded in a down economy -- both with customers and services. In the midst of the economic downturn, Winter partnered with local businessman Samuel Garrett to open Direct Flooring & Home out of the appliance store. “With the combination of appliances, flooring, countertops and cabinets, along with the store contractor’s license, we can do full remodels for customers who like one-stop shopping through a locally-owned business,” says Garrett.

And this year, they both opened Direct Appliance Flooring & Home Outlet at 701 K Street, down from the DoubleTree Hotel. “It’s kind of like a garage sale atmosphere in a way,” says Garrett. “What you see is what you get, and it changes almost daily. We’ve got sinks, plumbing, flooring

By Claudia Newcorn and lighting in addition to appliances. We may not have a full-scale selection at the outlet, but with what we do have, I dare anyone to find it at better price. Really.”

“We’ve offered open box or closeout items at a discount for years,” says Winter, “but before we did it on a small scale out of our hard-to-find warehouse location.” People found it anyway, he says, and their determination to go across town and then wait until someone could open the gate on Saturdays influenced his decision to open a location the public could access easily.

“Customers who purchase at our outlet are usually thrilled with the savings,” said Winter. “It may be last year’s model, or have a scratch on the side that no one can see, but it has a full one-year manufacturer’s warranty for operation. It’s good for everyone because it helps us clear stock that we wouldn’t otherwise offer on McHenry, and when you’re searching on a budget, it feels really great to find something you may have thought you couldn’t afford.”

In his free time, Winter plays bass guitar with local band “Remedy” out of Oakdale.

“I see customers at gigs all the time,” he says. “It keeps everything real.”

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Cruising Memories

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Care Connections - Caring for our Senior Community An Administrator for 25 years and then started Care Connections a health information company, teaching the public how to protect your loved ones in health care settings.

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met with Grant and Patty Ecker to learn about the cruising culture in the late 50’s.

Modesto High School sweethearts, both graduated, Grant in 1957 and Patty 1958, married in 1968.

As they told me their stories of cruising, I could see the gleem in their eyes expressing the fond memories of high school days and their love of cars, Grant had a 54 Plymouth until his Senior year and then had a 55 Buick Century.

A typical Saturday for Grant would be wash car and detail, go to the shoe shop on 13th to get his shined, early evening pick up Patty for a movie stop by Burge’s Drive In for a coke, do a little cruising before Patty had to be home by 11pm curfew. But then for the boys that is when the fun started.

Dragging the main was from the Lucky parking lot, where the girls and guys would meet up to hop in a car and cruise down 10th turn up D to 11th and cross back over to Lucky’s or Burge’s.

Grant loved telling the stories of rapping out their pipes, drag racing from one stop light to another, going out to Bluegum to get

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the professed winner and getting oil from a local gas station, pouring it out on 10th and pulling over and watching the cars come by to smoke the tires, fish tails and spin outs.

This would last for about 15 minutes until the police would come and they scattered.

Now looking back he feels sorry for the hard working guy from the city that would come in the 56 Ford dump truck and put sand on the road. But of course at the time they would just do it again in a different location. They both laugh at the stories of Police Officer Applequist giving them not only their first tickets but probably most of the kids in high school.

In 1968 when they were married, they would cruise McHenry just for the memories. Now they have collected over 50 beautiful cars a lot from that era and even have a yellow 54 Plymouth similar to the one they cruised in high school.

Debra Campbell Follow me on facebook: https://www. facebook.com/CareConnectionsDebraCampbell#!/

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ho updates the community on health related emergencies and awareness? Who works to make sure we don’t have lines around the block at the emergency and that the underserved have a doctor they can visit?

It’s been 30 years since the Stanislaus Health Foundation (SHF) opened its doors, and in that time, it has never wavered from its mission to provide funding to promote public health awareness for all of Stanislaus County residents and for the medically underserved of Stanislaus County.

The Foundation supports the Health Services Agency and the Valley Family Medicine Residency Program through healthcare scholarships, preventative programs, and equipment for quality patient care.

SHF also partners with Asthma Coalition, Maternal Child Adolescent Health program, Heart Coalition, Paradise Medical Office Group Pregnancy and MAPP (Mobilization for Action through Planning and Partnerships).

“Our focus is to find ways to improve the health statistics of Stanislaus County, which is ranked in the bottom three of California counties for Coronary Heart Disease and Infant Mortality,” explains Executive Director Heidi Santino. “As a Public Health partner we work on health improvement,

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including polices to improve our environment, such as walking path requirements in the design of our city, and the lack of access to medical care.”

Funding is generated through donations and fundraising events, including the upcoming Luau and the October 20th annual Costume Ball. A portion of donations go to provide scholarships for students in the CSUS nursing program, the MJC nursing program, Health Services Agency employee medical education and the Teddie Hart31st Annual man scholarship for high school graduates June 2, 9am-5pm going into the medical field.

Tuolumne River Park Dr. Lars and Sabrina Enevoldsen will be June 23, 2012 June 23, 2012 Bagpipies, Athletics/Athletic hosting the Luau on June 23rd. This fun Authentic Hawaiian Cuisine & Entertainment Competitions, Food, Family, Fun Authentic Hawaiian event will raise funds in support of the Hosted

by Dr.&and Mrs. Enevoldsen Cuisine Entertainment Valley Family Residency Program. Tickets www.stanhealth.org Hostedfor bymore information3 Celtic Bands, 2 Pipe Bands to the Luau are $40 each, a table is $300 $13 Adults, Children 12 and Dr. and Mrs. Enevoldsen (drinks, food, entertainment included). For Under are Free www.stanhealth.org for more information, call 558-5636.

Free Parking more information So, the next time you pass an emergency room, remember the reason that you don’t see a line around the block is because funding from organizations like the Stanislaus Health Foundation provide so many underserved access to quality healthcare in our community.

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59th Annual Spring Art Show Big Earls& Cryin Shame Cirque De La Symphonie DJ Big Whyte DJ Skewers DJ Tiki Style Downtown Plaza Street Faire Footnote Graffitit Summer Kick off Issac Ames Comedy Johnny & Kelly Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Tribute to ELVIS-Karaoke with the KING Karen Bucio w/NewHorizonsJazz Live Band w Shot Girls Mark Holden Art Exhibit MCW Band Monsieur Lazhar Neil & Matt Live Nuts vs High Desert Mavs Pure 209 Bad Boy Bill Tequila Mockingbird Turlock Farmers Market Weekend Dance Party 59th Annual Spring Art Show American Graffiti American Graffiti Cirque de la symphonie DJ Chopstiques DJ Skewers Double Trouble - Lady Kate/MIss Lisa Family Friendly Belly Dancing Family Law Class Graffiti contest Invader - Iron Maiden Tribute Invader - Iron Maiden Tribute Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Too Much Tinkle Comedy Tour Latin Live Music After party with the King Live Band w Shot Girls Mark Holden Art Exhibit Miss, Ms, Mr. Gay Pageant Modesto Certified Farmers Market Motown Misfits Rummage Sale Neil & Matt Live Riverbank Farmer’s Market Riverdance Pick & Gather Shad Harris and the Grovinators Tim Quinn Travelling Circus Weekend Dance Party 37th Peace Pancake Breakfast Battle of the Boulevard Karaoke Contest Champagne Sudays DRI Footnote Graffiti Breakfast Buffet Karaoke Fun Karaoke Night Karaoke w Cecily Karaoke with Clovis King Latin Live Music Mark Holden Art Exhibit Monsier Lazhar Music Sundays at the Bakery Queen Bean Open Mic Night Riverdance Pick & Gather Sunday Golden Oldie Dance Party Sunday Group Run Worship with the KING Boardroom Karaoke w Markie Footnote Free Pool & Poker Tournament

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June 1 MIstlin Gallery T’s Cocktails Gallo Center for the Arts Clarion Hotel Skewers Tiki Lounge 10th St Plaza State Theatre Clarion Hotel Fat Cat Music House The Boardroom Yosemite Bowl MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Clarion Hotel Barkin’ Dog Grill Nashville West Deva cafe The Boardroom State Theatre Speakeasy John Thurman Field Fat Cat Music House Nino’s Place Downtown Turlock, Main & Broadway Crocodile’s Nightclub June 2 MIstlin Gallery State Theatre State Theatre Gallo Center for the Arts Nino’s Place Skewers Fat Cat Music House Skewers Modesto Library 1500 I St Clarion Hotel 300 Club Yosemite Bowl Yosemite Bowl MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Fat Cat Music House Circus Nightclub Clarion Hotel Nashville West Deva cafe Eagles Hall Downtown Modesto 16th St Aspire University Charter School Speakeasy Cool Hand Lukes Riverdance Farms Merced Barkin’ Dog Grill Speakeasy Crocodile’s Nightclub June 3 Church of the Brethren Yosemite Bowl/The Other Place Sip’s Bistro Fat Cat Music House State Theatre Clarion Hotel Nino’s Place MIdway Lounge The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge Circus Nightclub Deva cafe State Theatre Village Bakery Queen Bean Riverdance Farms Merced Crocodiles Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Clarion Hotel June 4 The Boardroom State Theatre Nino’s Place

Karaoke with Clovis King Mark Holden Art Exhibit Mid Valley Chevy Club Monsier Lazhar Nick Shattell Live at Camp 4 Open Mic Comedy Night Twisted Oak Wine Dinner Wiggle Worms 59th Annual Spring Art Show Aqua Zumba Ballet Pilates Computer Basics DJ Tiki Style Footnote Idina Menzel Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Mark Holden Art Exhibit Mid Valley Chevy Club Miki Industry Night Night Owl Craft Preschool Story Time Preschool StoryTime Salsa Dancing Salsa Dancing Story Time - Ceres Library Story Time - Oakdale Libray Summer Songs and Movie night T’s Night Out Tim Allen Live Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Trivia & Irish Pint Night Two Lane Black Top Wiggle Worms 5 Points Peace Vigil 59th Annual Spring Art Show Battle of the Boulevard Karaoke Contest Carnival Chaos Carnival of Chaos Creole Jazz Kings Creole Jazz Kings DJ Jason Gully Free Dance Lessons & Karaoke Free Margaritas and Karaoke Johnny&Kelly Karaoke at Tiki Karaoke Fun Karaoke Night Karaoke w/ Brad Mark Holden Art Exhibit Monsier Lazhar Neil Buettner Live Peace Vigil 5 Points Story Time Story time Story time Toddler Time Toddler Time 59th Annual Spring Art Show Ballet Pilates Bugmallow Craft Carnival of Chaos Carnival of Chaos Computer basics Creatures of the Night Origami Dave Dow open jam session DJ Tiki Style Flyboys House Party Footnote Free Dance Lessons & Karaoke Internet Basics Johnny & Kelly Pint Night Karaoke Night Karaoke Skewers Style Karaoke W Seve Karaoke w/ Brad Mark Holden Art Exhibit Mayors Book Club Mid Valley Chevy Club Mid Valley Chevy club Modesto Certified Farmers Market

Ridgeway’s Lounge Deva cafe American Cheverolet State Theatre Camp 4 Clarion Hotel Sip’s Bistro Modesto Library 1500 I St June 5 MIstlin Gallery Riverbank Community Pool Central West Ballet Modesto Library Tiki Lounge State Theatre Gallo Center for the Arts MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Deva cafe Century Center Miki Japanese Restaurant 180 Leveland Keyes Library Waterford Library Modesto Library 1500 I St Clarion hotel Clarion Hotel Ceres Library Oakdale Library 1600 Carver Modesto Ts Cocktails The Boardroom Speakeasy P Wexfords State Theatre Modesto Library June 6 5 Points-McHenry and J St MIstlin Gallery Yosemite Bowl/The Other Place Turlock Library Ceres Library Clarion Hotel Clarion Hotel The Boardroom Nashville West The Other Place Speakeasy Tiki Lounge Nino’s Place MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Deva cafe State Theatre P Wexford’s J St. 5 Points Empire Library Modesto Library oakdale library Turlock Library Turlock Library June 7 MIstlin Gallery Central West Ballet Ceres Library Modesto Library 1500 I St Salida Library Salida Library Salida Library Barkin’ Dog 940 11th St Tiki Lounge Copper Rhino State Theatre Nashville West Modesto library P. Wexford’s MIdway Lounge Skewers Clarion Hotel Ridgeway’s Lounge Deva cafe Riverbank Library Cool Hand Lukes Five Min Car Wash Downtown Modesto 16th St

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The Boardroom Downtown Oakdale 3rd & E St Nino’s Place Modesto Center Plaza Wiggle Worms Hughson Library Wiggle Worms Turlock Library Turlock library 2nd Tuesday Poetry Reading w/ Gillian Wegner Oakdale library 2nd Tuesday-Open Mic Poetry Deva Cafe Aqua Zumba June 8 Brewfish MIstlin Gallery Computer Basics Downtown Modesto DJ Tiki Style PDT Motorsports Oakdale Footnote The Other Place Karaoke Night Gallo Center for the Arts Karaoke with Clovis King State Theatre March of Dimes Fajita Dinner Clarion Hotel Miki Industry Night Skewers MJC Early/Toddler Care Tiki Lounge Salida Library Book Club Nino’s Place Salsa Dancing 10th St Plaza Salsa Dancing Barkin’ Dog Grill Story time State Theatre Story time The Boardroom Story Time Ceres Library Yosemite Bowl T’s Night Out MIdway Lounge The Matchmaker Ridgeway’s Lounge Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Nashville West Trivia & Irish Pint Night The Boardroom Wiggle Worms Graceada Park 10th and I St Battle of the Boulevard Karaoke Contest Speakeasy Craft Buffet Fat Cat Music House Creole Jazz Kings Downtown Turlock, Main & Broadway Creole Jazz Kings Velvet Creamery McHenry Drew Blum and friends Crocodile’s Nightclub Excel Basics Fat Cat Music House Free Dance Lessons & Karaoke June 9 Free Margaritas and Karaoke MJC West Johnny&Kelly MIstlin Gallery Karaoke at Tiki The Other Place Karaoke Fun Gallo Center for the Arts Karaoke Night Barkin’ Dog Grill Karaoke w/ Brad Skewers La Depresión, Causas, y Recursos Yosemite Bowl MJC Early/Toddler Care Nino’s Place Neil Buettner Live Skewers Python Ron Gallo Center for the Arts Story time MIdway Lounge Story time Ridgeway’s Lounge Story time Circus Nightclub The Matchmaker Nashville West Toddler Time Downtown Modesto 16th St Toddler Time Speakeasy T’s Cocktails Cool Hand Lukes State Theatre West Side Theatre Modesto Center Plaza Fat Cat Music House Crocodile’s Nightclub June 10 MJC West Yosemite Bowl/The Other Place Sip’s Bistro Nino’s Place MIdway Lounge The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge Circus Nightclub State Theatre Village Bakery Queen Bean Crocodiles Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Modesto Center Plaza June 11 The Boardroom Nino’s Place Salida Library Ridgeway’s Lounge Camp 4 Clarion Hotel

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Frankie Avalon June 9 The Gallo Center Nick Shattell Live June 11 Camp 4 Moband Classical Gas June 14 Graceada Park Laramie Project II June 15 The Gallo Center kd lang June 20 The Gallo Center Moband American Songbook June 21 Graceada Park Hawaiian Luau Stan Health Foundation June 23 stanhealth.org

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Primus June 24 Modesto Center Plaza Moband American Songbook June 21 Graceada Park Wayne Brady June 30 The Gallo Center Texas Tornados June 30 The State Theatre Highland Games June 2 Tuolumne River Park American Graffiti The Movie June 2 State Theatre Election Day VOTE! June 5 Ribbon Cutting Modesto Cruise Route June 8 10th & I Streets Buddy Holly Winter Dance Party June 8 State Theatre

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DJ Tiki Style Downtown Plaza Street Faire Flying Blind SOS Fundraiser Grease Live Johnny & Kelly Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Laramie Project II Live Band w Shot Girls MCW Band Neil & Matt Live Rock & Roll Summer - Flying Blind Strangebrew Live Tess and Larry Jazz Standards The Matchmaker Turlock Farmers Market Weekend Dance Party Alzheimer’s Awareness Walk Bette Belle Day of Service DAM /Dedvolt Disturbing the Peace Live DJ Skewers Doc Holliday Family Friendly Belly Dancing Family Law Class Hansel and Gretel John Griswold Presents Four80 Juneteenth Celebration Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Latin Live Music Live Band w Shot Girls Modesto Blues Festival Modesto Certified Farmers Market Neil & Matt Live Recon Run and Ostacle Course Riverbank Farmer’s Market RockLobster Live Saturday Movie The Matchmaker Weekend Dance Party Battle of the Boulevard Karaoke Champagne Sudays Karaoke Fun Karaoke Night Karaoke w Cecily Karaoke with Clovis King Latin Live Music Music Sundays at the Bakery Queen Bean Open Mic Night Sunday Golden Oldie Dance Party Sunday Group Run To Kill a Mockingbird Boardroom Karaoke w Markie Free Pool & Poker Tournament Karaoke with Clovis King Music from the Big House Nick Shattell Live at Camp 4 Open Mic Comedy Night Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Wii game Day Aqua Zumba DJ Tiki Style Family Movie Night Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Miki Industry Night MJC Early/Toddler Care Salsa Dancing Salsa Dancing Story time Story time Story Time - Ceres Library

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T’s Night Out Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Trivia & Irish Pint Night Wiggle Worms Word Basics

Tiki Lounge 10th St Plaza SOS Club 2nd Tradition Band Fat Cat Music House Battle of the Boulevard Karaoke Contest The Boardroom Creole Jazz Kings Yosemite Bowl Creole Jazz Kings MIdway Lounge Free Dance Lessons & Karaoke Ridgeway’s Lounge Free Margaritas and Karaoke Gallo Center for the Arts Johnny&Kelly Nashville West Karaoke at Tiki The Boardroom Karaoke Fun Speakeasy Karaoke Night SOS Club Karaoke w/ Brad Nino’s Place MJC Early/Toddler Care Barkin’ Dog Grill Neil Buettner Live State Theatre Owl Puppet Craft Downtown Turlock, Main & Broadway Story Time Crocodile’s Nightclub Story time June 16 Story time Enochs High School Toddler Time Salvation Army Berberian Homeless Shelter Toddler Time Fat Cat Music House Unwritten Law Yosemite Bowl Wayne Brady Imrov Show Skewers T’s Cocktails Art Walk Skewers Beginning Internet Modesto Library Classic Cars – Images by Raymond Jabola West Side Theatre Computer Basics Barkin’ Dog Grill Dave Dow open jam session Mellis Park DJ Tiki Style MIdway Lounge Flyboys House Party Ridgeway’s Lounge Free Dance Lessons & Karaoke Circus Nightclub Glow in the Dark Nashville West Graffiti Themed Art Walk J St 1200 Block Intermediate Internet Downtown Modesto 16th St Karaoke - with SEVE Speakeasy Karaoke Night Eagle Lakes Tracy Karaoke Skewers Style Cool Hand Lukes Karaoke W Seve Nino’s Place Karaoke w/ Brad Oakdale Library MJC Early/Toddler Care State Theatre Modesto Certified Farmers Market Crocodile’s Nightclub Neil and Matt Live June 17 Oakdale Farmer’s Market Yosemite Bowl/The Other Place Open Jam Night Sip’s Bistro Rock Painting Craft Nino’s Place Sister Cities Solstace Celebration MIdway Lounge Story Time The Boardroom Story Time Ridgeway’s Lounge Story Time Circus Nightclub Teen Button Making Craft Village Bakery Thursday Night Ramble Queen Bean Crocodiles Anthem Live Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Autumn Garden Live State Theatre Big Whyte DJ June 18 Caregiver College The Boardroom DJ Big Whyte Nino’s Place DJ Skewers Ridgeway’s Lounge DJ Tiki Style State Theatre Downtown Plaza Street Faire Camp 4 Johnny & Kelly Clarion hotel Karaoke at the Bowl Modesto Library Karaoke Night Modesto library Karaoke with Clovis King Oakdale Library Live Band w Shot Girls June 19 MCW Band Riverbank Community Pool Mi Sueno Winery Tasting Tiki Lounge Modesto Nuts Graffiti Weekend Salida Library MUM Fest MIdway Lounge MUM Fest Modesto Unplugged Music Ridgeway’s Lounge Neil & Matt Live Miki Japanese Restaurant 180 Leveland Patterson Camp Out MJC Child Development Lab Red Dog Ash Clarion Hotel Turlock Farmers Market Clarion Hotel Vaudeville Dance Performance Modesto Library Weekend Dance Party Oakdale Library Ceres Library Burlesque Show

Ts Cocktails Speakeasy P Wexfords Modesto Library Modesto Library June 20 Barkin’ Dog Grill Yosemite Bowl/The Other Place Clarion Hotel Clarion Hotel Nashville West The Other Place Speakeasy Tiki Lounge Nino’s Place MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge MJC Child Development Lab P Wexford’s Riverbank Library Empire Library Modesto library Oakdale Library Turlock Library Turlock Library Fat Cat Music House Gallo Center for the Arts June 21 Barkin’ Dog Grill Turlock Library Crow Trading Salida Library Barkin’ Dog 940 11th St Tiki Lounge Copper Rhino Nashville West Salida Library Downtown Modesto Modesto Library Clarion hotel MIdway Lounge Skewers Clarion Hotel Ridgeway’s Lounge MJC Child Development Lab Downtown Modesto 16th St The Boardroom Downtown Oakdale 3rd & E St Nino’s Place Empire library Modesto Center Plaza Hughson Library Turlock Library Turlock library Ceres Library Deva Cafe June 22 Nino’s Place Minnie’s Patio Clarion Hotel Community Hospice Clarion Hotel Skewers Tiki Lounge 10th St Plaza The Boardroom Yosemite Bowl MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Nashville West The Boardroom Sip’s Bistro John Thurman Field Fat Cat Music House Downtown Modesto Locations Speakeasy Federated Church Patterson Barkin’ Dog Grill Downtown Turlock, Main & Broadway State Theatre Crocodile’s Nightclub June 23 Fat Cat Music House

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Battle of the Boulevard Karaoke Contest Champagne Sudays JBOOG Karaoke Fun Karaoke Night Karaoke w Cecily Karaoke with Clovis King Latin Live Music MUM Fest Modesto Unplugged Music Music Sundays at the Bakery Primus Live Queen Bean Open Mic Night Sunday Golden Oldie Dance Party Sunday Group Run Vaudeville Dance Production ACT UP Party in USA Summer Camp Boardroom Karaoke w Markie Free Pool & Poker Tournament Internet basics Karaoke with Clovis King Nick Shattell Live at Camp 4 Open Mic Comedy Night Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms ACT UP Party in USA Summer Camp Aqua Zumba DJ Tiki Style Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Miki Industry Night MJC Early/Toddler Care Salsa Dancing Salsa Dancing Story time Story time Story Time - Ceres Library T’s Night Out Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Trivia & Irish Pint Night Wiggle Worms ACT UP Party in USA Summer Camp Battle of the Boulevard Karaoke Contest Caregiver College Chamber B to B Trade Show Community Hospice’s Caregiver College Creole Jazz Kings Creole Jazz Kings Free Dance Lessons & Karaoke Free Margaritas and Karaoke Johnny&Kelly Karaoke at Tiki Karaoke Fun Karaoke Night Karaoke w/ Brad MJC Early/Toddler Care Neil Buettner Live Story time Story time Story time Toddler Time Toddler Time

Gallo Center for the Arts Skewers Skewers Barkin’ Dog Grill MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Circus Nightclub Nashville West Nino’s Place Downtown Modesto 16th St John Thurman Field Downtown Modesto Locations Speakeasy Yosemite Bowl Cool Hand Lukes Modesto Library Crocodile’s Nightclub June 24 Yosemite Bowl/The Other Place Sip’s Bistro Fat Cat Music House Nino’s Place MIdway Lounge The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge Circus Nightclub Downtown Modesto Locations Village Bakery Modesto Center Plaza Queen Bean Crocodiles Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale State Theatre June 25 Carnegie Arts Center The Boardroom Nino’s Place Salida Library Ridgeway’s Lounge Camp 4 Clarion Hotel Modesto Library Modesto Library June 26 Carnegie Arts Center Riverbank Community Pool Tiki Lounge MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Miki Japanese Restaurant 180 Leveland MJC Child Development Lab Clarion Hotel Clarion Hotel Modesto Library Oakdale Library Ceres Library Ts Cocktails Speakeasy P Wexfords Modesto library June 27 Carnegie Arts Center Yosemite Bowl/The Other Place Modesto Library Modesto Centre Plaza Modesto Library Clarion Hotel Clarion Hotel Nashville West The Other Place Speakeasy Tiki Lounge Nino’s Place MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge MJC Child Development Lab P Wexford’s Empire Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library Turlock Library Turlock Library June 28

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Carnival Skew-Fest Family Friendly Belly Dancing Gordon Kennedy Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Latin Live Music Live Band w Shot Girls MadMonkey Live Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Nuts Graffiti Weekend MUM Fest Modesto Unplugged Music Neil & Matt Live Rhythm Deluxe Live Riverbank Farmer’s Market Scarpbooking Fun Weekend Dance Party

ACT UP Party in USA Summer Camp Dave Dow open jam session DJ Tiki Style Flyboys House Party Free Dance Lessons & Karaoke Karaoke Night Karaoke Skewers Style Karaoke W Seve Karaoke w/ Brad Karaoke with Seve MJC Early/Toddler Care Modesto Certified Farmers Market Monster Cards Neil and Matt Live Oakdale Farmer’s Market Open Jam Night Story Time Story Time Story Time Thursday Night Ramble Faux Gitane Gypsy ACT UP Party in USA Summer Camp Big Whyte DJ DJ Big Whyte DJ Skewers DJ Tiki Style Downtown Plaza Street Faire Filthy Rich Johnny & Kelly K.D. Lang & The Siss Boom Bang Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Band w Shot Girls MCW Band Neil & Matt Live Off The Air - French Cassettes + Red Tequila Mockingbird Turlock Farmers Market Weekend Dance Party Benefit for Laura Serrone DJ Skewers Family Friendly Belly Dancing Family Law Class Johnny Rocket and the Thrust Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Latin Live Music Live Band w Shot Girls MCW Band Live Modesto Certified Farmers Market Mpa anything goes Neil & Matt Live Red Riverbank Farmer’s Market Texas Tornados Tragic Culture Wayne Brady Weekend Dance Party Battle of the Boulevard Karaoke Contest Karaoke Fun Karaoke Night Karaoke w Cecily Karaoke with Clovis King Latin Live Music Mpa anything goes Music Sundays at the Bakery Queen Bean Open Mic Night Red Sunday Golden Oldie Dance Party Sunday Group Run Boardroom Karaoke w Markie Free Pool & Poker Tournament Karaoke with Clovis King Nick Shattell Live at Camp 4

Carnegie Arts Center Barkin’ Dog 940 11th St Tiki Lounge Copper Rhino Nashville West MIdway Lounge Skewers Clarion Hotel Ridgeway’s Lounge Clarion Hotel MJC Child Development Lab Downtown Modesto 16th St Salida Library The Boardroom Downtown Oakdale 3rd & E St Nino’s Place Hughson Library Turlock Library Turlock Library Deva Cafe June 29 Barkin’ Dog Grill Carnegie Arts Center Clarion Hotel Clarion Hotel Skewers Tiki Lounge 10th St Plaza Fat Cat Music House The Boardroom Gallo Center for the Arts Yosemite Bowl MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Nashville West The Boardroom Speakeasy Cafe Deva Stage 3 Sonora Nino’s Place Downtown Turlock, Main & Broadway Crocodile’s Nightclub June 30 Nino’s Place Skewers Skewers Modesto library Barkin’ Dog Grill MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Circus Nightclub Nashville West Yosemite Bowl Downtown Modesto 16th St Gallo Center for the Arts Speakeasy Stage 3 Sonora Cool Hand Lukes State Theatre Fat Cat Music House Gallo Center for the Arts Crocodile’s Nightclub July 1 Yosemite Bowl/The Other Place Nino’s Place MIdway Lounge The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge Circus Nightclub Gallo Center for the Arts Village Bakery Queen Bean Stage 3 Sonora Crocodiles Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale July 2 The Boardroom Nino’s Place Ridgeway’s Lounge Camp 4

American Graffiti Car Show June 9 & 10 MJC West Frankie Avalon June 9 The Gallo Center Nick Shattell Live June 11 Camp 4 Moband Happy Days June 15 Graceada Park Laramie Project II June 15 The Gallo Center kd lang June 20 The Gallo Center Moband Classical Gas June 14 Graceada Park Hawaiian Luau Stanislaus Health Foundation June 23 stanhealth.org

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DOWNTOWN MODESTO

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

Open Late!

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

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

Try a Cab It’s getting easier to catch a cab, bothtodowntown and home from downtown. Why deal with driving and parking? Take the easy way...

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

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

Music in the Plaza!

Enjoy your time outside and hear our amazing local bands. The Friday Evening Market also features local bands. Lot’s of places to sit featuring patios with cocktails nearby. If you are hitting a show, or movie, this is the perfect launching place, or you can sit and enjoy all evening long. Market starts at 4 and music starts at 7.

10th St Plaza 7 – 9 pm June 1 - Dave Hanley, Dr. Blue & Bad Medicine June 8 – Johnny Rocket & the Thrust June 15 – Max Minardi June 22 – Joe Baretta June 30 – Funky Tim and Friends July 6 – Jimbo the Warrguitarrist

Markets in the Plaza

Enjoy the new Modesto Friday night market featuring food, produce, local organic treats and family entertainment and information. Spend your Friday evenings in Downtown Modesto and enjoy amazing dining, world-class entertainment and a good community of friends. Fridays from 4-8 pm

Modesto Certified Farmers Market

Thursdays & Saturdays 7 am to 1 pm From now until December, mark your calendars for Thursday and Saturday mornings in Downtown Modesto on 16th St, where you will find the tastiest and the freshest local good, fruits, vegetables, flowers, cheese, music, chef demos and so much more.

Vintage Faire Farmers Market Sunday 7 am 1 pm Turlock Farmers Market - Fridays 8 am – 1pm Downtown Turlock Main & Broadway Riverbank Farmers Market – Saturdays – 9 am – 12pm Cool Hand Luke’s Oakdale Farmers Market- Thursday 5pm -7:30 3rd & E St Enjoy the ease and convenience of enjoying food, drink and music in downtown Modesto. New retail boutiques are opening every day and everything is less than a 3-block walk if you find the right spot.

Downtown Festivals

There are festivals and parties in downtown Modesto all summer long.

The first of the summer festivals will be on June 16, the Peer Recovery Center will be hosting the Modesto Blues Festival. This will be on J Street and feature a dynamite line up of red-hot smokin’ blues with Big Earl & The Cryin Shame, 2nd Tradition Band, Tommy & the Edsels.

Noon- till 8 - You can get Skewered at the annual SkewFest on June 23. There will be an outdoor stage and the entire Skewers parking lot turns into a party zone. Event begins at 9 pm.

- The Boardroom Beach Party on July 14th from 2pm – 2 am. Huge band line up w Johnny & Kelly, Neil & Matt, Strange Brew and DJ Jason Gulley and includes a meal.

Must buy tix in advance at the Boardroom.

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1. Third Party Guitarist Gary Nelson shows off his blood spattered guitar after a Oakdale Chocolate Festival shred fest. 2. The Avila family is all ready for the Family Cycling Festival downtown. 3. The young rockers of High Voltage rock Barkin Dog. 4. Brian Zahra demos his hot new ride during Bike to Work Day. 5. The spirit of American Graffiti is even at the Relay for Life Car Race.

6. Excellent beer carton robot design at Sloshball. 7. Girl Scout troop 3256 served up cool lemonade on a hot day at the Greens Lemonade Day stand. 8. A vendor waits for customers at the 16th St. Farmer’s Market.

9. Veronica Torres celebrates her birthday with local art at Papachino’s. 10. Artist Mark Navarro shows off his birthday gift to Cruise Legend Bart Bartoni. 11. Elise Fredeking and Cathy Anthony support Relay for Life with Sutter Health. 12. Beauties in a hurry to get downtown. 13. The Enslen School kids had a great Lemonade stand thanks to Trinity and the Bacchus crew. 14. The Beer cartoon Robot Shoshball was an amazing event photo Michael J. Mangano. 15. Kid Mud starts the show out right during a Thursday Night Ramble. 16. Bettina Traub of Germany is introduced to the work of Nick Shattell of not an Airplane. 17. Is this Tron? No it is beer carton Sloshball. 18. Matthew Grattan of High Voltage cranks out a hot jam at Fat Cat. 19. Bike racing was alive and well at the Harvest Moon Criterium as park of the Family Cycling Weekend. 20. Steve Pedego with cancer survivors Linda Pedego and Janice Grey. 21. The survivor lap at Relay for Life is always a very emotional experience. 22. ModestoView Fit View editor Efren Martinez running to support Relay for Life.

Remember, when you are out and about, tag your pics with #modestoview so we can share them and we might even feature your pics in ModestoView!

You can also send us pictures at photos@modestoview.com Pics on this page were taken by Chris Murphy and Ruben Porras, #14 by Michael J Mangano

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