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GREETINGS VIEW NEW YEAR VIEW GIVING VIEW BREW VIEW PERFORMING VIEW CHEF VIEW IRISH COFFEE VIEW UNPLUGGED VIEW INTER VIEW ROCKIN HOLIDAY EVENTS BIG VIEW GEEK VIEW STAR WARS ONLINE VIEW 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS RESTAURANT GUIDE SONGWRITING VIEW BLUES VIEW JAZZ & WORLD VIEW COMEDY VIEW FIT VIEW MAMA VIEW BARGAIN VIEW ALL AGES VIEW ZEN VIEW CALENDAR VIEW POET VIEW REAR VIEW

I believe in the spirit of giving, friendship and fellowship for the Holidays sprinkled with a bit of magic, and I confess, I never stopped believing in Santa Claus and Clark W Griswold. This probably explains a lot about me and why we wanted to decorate downtown Modesto along with our own house. Staple gun and all. Growing up, I remember the glittering garland and bells in downtown Modesto and other places we visited. We want to spread the holiday cheer as much as possible and invite everyone to enjoy a Classic Downtown Modesto and experience Rockin’ Holiday and all that downtown has to offer. It is just part of the magic that the holiday season brings, the desire to make things special, capture the times in our past that mean something and create new experiences and memories for others. It doesn’t take a lot of decoration to spark inspiration and bring that feeling of celebration. That feeling when you turn the corner, see the lights lit up, or wake up in the morning and find the ground snow covered or when the day after Thanksgiving, you feel the seasons change. I remember when Becky and I were living in Seattle and the snowstorm kept our family from making it. Becky, her mom Vivian and I went to have Thanksgiving at a downtown restaurant; it was dark and snowy. When we came out, the Christmas decorations in downtown Seattle where all lit up and we were the only ones crazy to be out on the road. It was magical. One of Modesto’s magical places is the State Theatre. As the State turns 85, it has

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a special meaning as I was a past president of the State and am proud to be a part of this history and I celebrate all that it has become and it’s role in our community for the future. I hope you check it out this month and enjoy our interview with Kirstie Boyett and enjoy a classic film this month. This has been an amazing year that has been filled with magic moments and milestones. We are so fortunate to have our kids living here in Modesto. We had an engagement and are now in wedding planning mode. We have welcomed in a new extended family from Chico. Abigail has joined our family warehousing business and there is still so much to be done. It was so special to celebrate 20 years of the MAMA Awards, and it was great to look back on many special moments over the years, but this year’s event created it’s own special moment with the amazing performance by the Women of MAMA doing a tribute to Woodstock 50 years. MoBand celebrated 100 years and this is such an important part of Modesto’s character and I am so proud to be a part of this institution and serve as the President of the Board. I have walked a mile in her shoes, our band Third Party rocked BunnyCon, Music in the Plaza, National Night Out, Porchfest, Night at the Bowl, Graffiti Walk of Fame and even Halloween. We celebrated May the 4th, I MC’d the 4th of July Parade, raised money for a new LaLoma playground, Power of the Purse and for the Heart Association. It was

such and honor to be named Citizen of the Year by the American GI Forum. This was a true highlight and I am so grateful to have a family that supports my civic involvement. None of this works without them. The amazing thing is, that we have so many people in our community that do as much or more to make a difference and we are so lucky for that. This is what truly makes Modesto great is the number of people that will give of themselves, their time, their money, their energy and creativity to move things forward and I am so glad to have so many of them as my friends and colleagues. You read through this magazine, and you see the people and businesses that make our city shine. As we close out this year and look forward, I am so grateful for my original family unit. We are strong and supportive of each other. We lift each other up and helped each other make good choices, grow and learn, find wonderful partners and encourage each other to grow and become better people and this is the foundation of our holiday spirit and the friendships we can all share. Becky, Madison, Abigail, Ryan and Harrison, I love you all so much. I and my family wish all of you the Happiest of Holidays, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah and wish Peace and Friendship to all, as this is the foundation of everything. You are all part of our ModestoView family and we will keep working hard to be a positive force in our community and continue to “Serve Civic Pride Daily”. Best to you all and hope you still hear the bells, Chris Murphy Founder and Publisher, ModestoView

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The State Theatre reimagined in 1934. Huge thanks for the White Christmas movie recreation to the Strut Performing Arts (Resident Dance Company of The State Theatre) Thanks to the owners / directors: Heather & Hollie Bettencourt. This troupe has been presenting shows at the State for years and their amazing collection of costumes. Thanks to dancers left to right Vanessa Lanza, Kevin Singleton, Conrad Callanta and Megan Speckman Tuxedos compliments of Rossini’s Formal Wear Ladies Costuming compliments of Strut Performing Arts You can learn more about the Strut Dance Company at https:// www.facebook.com/Strut-PerformingArts-106905415995418 / Thanks MJ Mangano for bringing this vision to life. You are a wizard.

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NEW YEAR VIEW Are You Ready for the Roaring 20’s? By Abigail Murphy

It feels like time is in hyper speed as we get ready to jump into 2020. What will the future bring? What are you looking forward in the new year? But first and foremost, you need to make plans for New Year’s Eve! New outfit? Babysitter? Transportation? Reservations? ModestoView has prepared this handy list for 2020 New Year’s Eve events so you can ring in 2020 prepared, safely, and in style. Since we are now entering the Roaring 20’s, The ViewCrew is presenting a Great Gatsby inspired NYE EST event in 10th Street Plaza! That means we will be celebrating the Times Square ball drop at 9:00 PM PST/12:00 AM EST, so that your kids can join in on the fun or you and your friends can hop along to the next party and catch the ball drop a second time around at midnight – if you can make it! Plus, the Rockin’ Holiday Tree will be all lit up to help welcome in the New Year. We can’t wait to see you there. If you know of an event that isn’t listed here, please email us at: events@modestoview.com so we can help spread the word.

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GIVING VIEW

Giving for the Holiday

There is always time and there is always something extra we can do for those in need. It really doesn’t matter how or why, but we need to give when we can and this season when it is cold and people are hungry, we can do just a bit more. Here are some ways you can help out.

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about the Salvation Army is that over 85% of all funds donated go directly to programs that help people directly. This is a really high percentage and you know your donations are being cared for. If you have even two hours to spare, you can ring the bell to collect donations at a place that works for you, your family and friends if you want to do it as a group. Sign up here at www.registertoring.com The Giving Tree has made such a big difference in so many lives. This year the Modesto Soroptimists and Modesto Sunrise Roatary are teaming up to make this better than ever. Located on the 2nd floor of Vintage Faire, right above Santa’s Workshop, you can stop by the tree, pick the tag of a family or person that is in need and you can sponsor that gift. They will take care of the rest, getting it wrapped and delivered to those who signed up. You can also volunteer to work this project if you are able to. Stop by and sponsor a gift from noon-8 pm daily until December 18th

12/07 KAT Country Cares featuring Dylan Scott at Greens on Tenth 12/08 Santa vs. Grinch Toy for Tots Fun Day Toy Drive at Extreme Paintball Park 12/13 4th Annual TrailerHead Toy Drive at The Other Place 12/14 Stuff the Bus Wal*Mart, Manteca 12/14 Canned food drive – Spirit of Giving Run – 10th St Plaza 1221 8th Annual Do Something Toy Drive at the Running Iron The Salvation Army Berberian Center needs Personal care items https://modestocitadel.salvationarmy. org/modesto_citadel_corps/ You can help the Modesto Gospel Mission here: https://modestogospelmission.org/donate Coats and jackets to Interfaith Ministry – 120 Kerr Ave. Modesto

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Stanislaus State Holocaust Remembrance December 8 – 2 pm – Main Stage Theatre We can all create light. Join CSU Stanislaus in the spirit of hope and healing for a program honoring the lives of Holocaust survivors and remembering those who were lost. There will be a presentation by Clifford Lester, photographer and Lou Fogelman, Holocaust survivor. There will also be a tribute to the life and legacy of Holocaust survivor Eva Kor and her personal message of forgiveness. Reception to follow, generously hosted by Doug and Susan Highiet. $10 general admission Free for students https://www.csustan.edu/event/special-event/we-can-all-create-light

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ART VIEW

Roasts and Appetizers for the Holiday!

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plans, and visit the Arts Blocks downtown. Helps support local venues and local artists on display with art for sale. Keep in mind that Art Walk this month is December 19th for last minute art shopping. Consider more leisurely visits to venues like Dragonfly Art for Life, Tri-Chromatic Gallery, Caroline Huff Photography Gallery, Chartreuse Muse and gift shop area at the Mistlin Gallery. During regular business hours, look at art at DEVA, next door Crow Trading, Intrinsic Elements, and upstairs gallery of Nicole Slater. There is a lot of art to see and purchase in downtown Modesto. Need to get a Holiday card off and want to make it personal? Mistlin Gallery offers a Screen Print Holiday Cards workshop December 6. Want an educational gift for the kids? Consider Central California Art Association’s Winter Sculpture Camp for Kids January 6. Need a December activity involving Superheroes? Carnegie Arts presents a showing of Superheroes – A NeverEnding Battle December 8 at 2 pm. The Documentary film covers 75 years of the genre, with more that fifty interviews with artists, publishers and exciting graphics. Nostalgic for television art instructor icons of winter scenes and happy little bushes? Tri-Chromatic Gallery hosting a Bob Ross Paint Night December 26. Just the ticket to try out those Christmas gift art supplies and review the classics. Chella presents her annual show, “In the Pursuit of Light” at Trewin Farmery in the Shelton Flooring building out on Pentecost Avenue, off Kiernan. A selection of Chella’s plein-air paintings will be on display from December 6 to January 6, with a public artists reception December 10, 5 to 9 pm. Home for the Holidays is the annual theme for the last Central California Art Association members show at Mistlin Gallery. I have 5 of my coffee cat original watercolors in the show, but many styles, price points in this show, and all for sale in the holiday season. And when I’m shopping art, I check out the gift shop jewelry and small art in the back of the gallery, same as I do at the main counters at Chartreuse Muse. All by local artists. In case you think you’ve had trouble finding Mistlin Gallery, look for the new banner at 1015 Tenth street, installed for the gallery by artist Phil Murillo. I am finishing up the carport-art studio conversion at my house and made enough progress to begin organizing and using it before Christmas. And I need to, as I entered the 2020 Stanislaus Artist Open Studio Tour, April 25 and 26, so I must FOLLOW US:

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Simmer Down at the Grand Cru by Christopher Mitchell and Brandilyn Brown We try to stay on the up-and-up on hot

new liquor creations for you, and we have accidentally stumbled across the valley’s hottest new concoction while browsing Facebook the other day. We love it when new libations fall into our radar! The Grand Cru in Turlock has been one of our favoriteTurlock watering holes since discovering them on the “Devil’s Elbow Scavenger Hunt” in 2018. It’s the site of the old Vintage Lounge and Piano Bar, which converted to Grand Cru in August 2017 after The Udder Place owners Jerry Powell and Shayne Heine purchased it to turn it into a wine-centric bar that is both approachable for the common sipper and comfortable for the connoisseur. And they succeeded in both. Lodi isn’t the only city with posh bars! And while they busted into the scene with a great wine selection, we can’t downplay their cocktails on wine’s account: they are boldly branching out into CBD Cocktails, using CBD Floaters, a company which tailor mixes cocktail inspired drops to put into your favorite adult beverage to bring your weekend or nightcap an extra dose of zen.

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PERFORMING VIEW Holiday Presentations By Kaye Osborn & the ViewCrew Beyer High School presents the the exciting courtroom drama Twelve Angry Men on Thursday, December 12th, Friday December 13th, and Saturday December 14th in the Beyer High School Little Theatre. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or in advance starting Monday, December 2nd. For more information people can contact drama director Elizabeth Rowan at rowan.e@monet.k12.ca.us. The Cripple of Inishmaan The Modesto Junior College Theatre Department presents Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy “The Cripple of Inishmaan” directed by Theatre Professor Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell. Dreams are in short supply on Inishmaan, especially for Billy Claven. So when a Hollywood filmmaker arrives on the neighboring island to make a movie, Billy goes after a part in the film, hoping to escape from the cruelty and bleakness of his life in master storyteller Martin McDonagh’s darkly comic Irish yarn. Cast includes Kayla Bennett as Kate, Corinne Cortez as Eileen, Matthew Ekstrom as Johnny Pateen Mike, Axel Kolody as Babby Bobby, Jeffry Jackson as Billy, Sarah Wilson as Helen, Sam Whitler as Bartley, David Davidson as Mammy, Kyle Ward as the doctor. Performance at MJC East Little Theatre December 5 Preview at 7pm December 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7pm December 15 at 2pm Tickets are $11 general $9 for students & seniors. Tickets (209) 575-6776 or online at www.mjc.tix.com

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merry and bright plus treat you and your family to some magical, captivating productions. Music, dance and performers will spice up your holiday traditions! Our valley has a lot to offer! Enhance this time of year with some tried and true magic! Also, make sure to pay attention to the school holiday concerts and performances and let’s fill the auditoriums and show how we support arts and music in the schools. It is so important that the next generation learn music and the arts. Here’s what’s behind the curtain! Gallo Center for the Arts Babes in Toyland: MPA Dec. 1 at 2 PM Holiday Pops! MSO Dec. 6 and 7 Yes, Virginia There is a Santa Dec. 13-15: 7:30 PM & 3 PM The Nutcracker: CWB Dec. 13-15 & Dec. 20-22 A Very Choral Christmas Dec. 21: 7:30 PM Prospect Theater Project Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly Dec. 1: 2 PM Turlock Community Theater U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden Wet: Holiday Spectacular Dec. 9: 7:30 PM Free Contact the box office at 668-1169 The Dickens’ Faire Dec. 7: children’s event at the McHenry Museum 9 AM- noon All day celebration at the Farmer’s Market/ McHenry Mansion Electric Light Parade in the evening

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CHEF VIEW ffffffffffff Tye Bauer and the New Bauer’s Downtown Gastropub By Chris Murphy Photos by MJ Mangano

It is all about the taste, and it is all about the care that goes

into the unique foods that are served up as specialties. Tye Bauer has been a champion of hand-made flavors, competed on network TV cooking shows and delivered fantastic tastes on the Diners, Drive-ins and Dives show. But make no mistake, every journey to his restaurants is a culinary tour that you will not soon forget. Every serving is special and you know it is prepped with care. We are experiencing an amazing journey that is leading to a new Bauer’s Downtown Gastropub. Raised in the bay area, Tye was the youngest of 7 kids. He explains “it was tougher when he was younger, but as the house cleared out, I had to fight less and I had less anxiety”. He was often described as “resilient” and that probably was a driving force for his energy, drive and quest to deliver innovative and creative food. He, his wife Niccol and his kids live in the LaLoma Neighborhood and regularly support community events and he is generous with his really limited extra time. The original Bauer’s 66 1/2, made famous by the DD&D show, occupies a small space in McHenry Village on the Briggsmore side, behind Viera’s, featuring amazing sandwiches, burgers, meats and vegan options and tasty sides for over 10 years with Chef Tim Mercer. Bauhaus at the north edge of downtown on Downey is like finding a gem in each tapas plate. Each item is hand crafted with curated meats, vegan options, hand picked local ingredients with a story and a reason for each item on the menu. It is really a neighborhood hangout, many people cycling or walking to eat in the cozy space enjoying essentially custom made food. Now, we find ourselves on 9th Street, the Old Highway 99. Originally called Front Street as it faced the Southern Pacific tracks. It was essentially the old “Skid Row” and that suits

Tye Bauer just fine. “I like being on the edge in interesting places others may not want to go”. Tye and his team have completely renovated the building, formerly the Burnt End, Banana Joe’s and the Palm Gardens among other things. Butcher block tables, fresh new kitchen, monster 3 HP meat grinder, brick walls, seating for 60 with art by John Troxler @troxstar bringing it all together. Being by the train was really great and they have even embraced this location with a giant train mural and incorporated it into their logo. Even more exciting is the new menu Chef Tim Mercer and Tye have prepared. One of the first things that got our attention is they are featuring sliced potatoes vs. the traditional fries. When you walk in the door, the first thing you will see is a meat aging and drying case that will supply specialty cured meats for all of the Bauer eateries. Super exciting will be the Duck Sandwich and the aged Rib Eye and the New York Strip steaks. Of course, he will continue to build on his already fantastic pastrami, his sausages and delicious fish presentations. Finally, diners will be amazed with the beautiful presentation of each dish and the care for the entire process. Tye is genuinely excited how this new larger space will be able to support his other smaller places. Over the last few months, Tye has been on a “food as fuel” program, all clean, no booze and 100% focus as he and his team built the GastroPub at the same time running the other locations AND building his wife Niccol’s new Dharma Yoga Studio open now at 601 Scenic that will have the fitness programs along with a Vegan Raw food bar in 2020. Pretty amazing. Follow on IG @dharmayogamodesto Local Modesto icon, Tony Serrano is on the important front line of Bauer’s projects, manning the kitchen at Bauhaus, telling stories, engaging the diners and will even soon bring his legendary coffee skills soon to Bauer’s Downtown. Bauer’s Downtown Gastropub will be open Tuesday – Saturday from 11-3 pm and will start dinner hours in January. Beer and wine are available with a full bar coming in 2021.

What is next in the Bauer experience? There’s more in store, but we will leave that for another time. The only hint we will give you is “3”... Stay tuned.

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DECEMBER 2019

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Leave The Gun, Bring The Canzoni

December Movies

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DECEMBER 2019

INTER VIEW By Chris Murphy

Opened on Christmas Day in 1934, the fabulous historic State Theatre is the last of the grande dame movie theatres in Modesto. Modesto was an early supporter of the arts and movies, and back in the early part of the century, 10th Street was home to many theatres, both for stage and screen. Toward the mid-century, we were the Strand, the Covell and The State were the home of the premier movies. Sadly, we lost the “fireproof ” Strand to fire in the 80s, and The Covell met the wrecking ball in 1998 to make way for 10th Street Place. Today the State Theatre stands, resplendent in a huge overhaul and continues with a vibrant movie and live performance calendar with a bright neon and digital marquee that lights up J Street. I have a particular love for this Theatre as a former Board President when we were trying to restore, rebuild and upgrade the theatre in the early 2000s. We made a lot of headway and set the stage for the Mike Zagaris lead push to go for a complete renovation to the beautiful place it is today. This month, the State Celebrates the opening of “The Jewel” the new small-scale theatre tucked into a new space, adjacent to the main auditorium. There is excitement to come as the State Celebrates 85 years. The State has also been home to the Modesto Area Music Awards since 2001 to celebrate excellence in our music community and there are regular annual events like the Ill List, happening on December 14 that regularly sell out. A diverse, active and vibrant Board of Directors is in place and there is dynamic leadership from Executive Director Kirstie Boyett. Let’s catch up with Kirstie and learn about the exciting things happening at The State. ModestoView: What is so special about the non-profit State Theatre? Kirstie Boyett: The State Theatre enriches our community by offering exceptional cultural, educational, film and performancebased experiences. MV: Why did you want to take on this position and how do you think you can help move the State Theatre forward? KB: I joined the State Theatre Board of Directors in 2005 during the last major renovation. I was twice elected board president so I fully understood the mission

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MV: What are some of the regular challenges you have operating a historic theatre? KB: Our challenges are not unlike other artistic and cultural organizations in town. We strive to bring relevant films and entertainment options that our community desires, and that’s not an easy task. That said, our patrons rate us highly in terms of programming, customer service, concessions, and overall experience. MV: What is the future for Modesto’s State Theatre? KB: Our strategic plan calls for The State Theatre to be “...the soul of the cultural renaissance of downtown Modesto.” We will do this by offering a wide range of films, performances and educational programs that promote community access and enable all residents of the region to participate in arts programs of excellence. MV: Describe one of your favorite State Theatre moments? KB: That’s easy. The time I saw kids pile off a bus for one of our Youth Education Programming events...when they walked into the lobby with wide eyes full of amazement. Many of them had never been to The State nor seen a movie venue of this grandeur. Priceless.

and operations of the organization. When asked to move into the Executive Director’s role, I grew excited by the opportunity to take this wonderful theater that I love to the next level. I believe that I can continue to make The State a more relevant component of the arts & entertainment scene in Modesto. MV: The State is unique in that you can host both films and live performances; how have you seen the blend of these offerings benefitting the State and the community. KB: It’s not unusual for us to host our Youth Education Programming in the morning, a film that afternoon, and a rock concert that night! We can bring the best of all worlds. We are committed to being a theatre for the entire community...inclusive in every respect. The State Theatre is a place where differing ideas are welcomed and discussion encouraged. MV: The State has recently had some important upgrades, tell us about those. KB: Our Board of Directors is incredible. They are fully committed to ensuring that this facility represents the best and latest in music, sound, and light while maintaining the beauty of this historic treasure. The

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Jewel, our new micro-theatre represents a fusion of these values. This 25-seat venue will provide an intimate setting for enjoying great cinema, business meetings, private parties or even your next fantasy team draft. MV: You are opening the new smaller Jewel Theatre this month, what was the inspiration for this? KB: The State Theatre first opened its doors on Christmas, 1934. The dedication of The Jewel and its first film will be held this Christmas Eve. We like to think of it as our Christmas gift to the citizens of Modesto! Having the Jewel as a second screen, allows us the opportunity to meet our distributors requirements on how frequently a film runs and we can still show a film while having those fun (and more lucrative) concerts! MV: Describe the support that the State receives from the board of directors and the community for these efforts. KB: To say that The State Theatre has the best board in town is not hyperbole. To a person, each manifests a sincere passion for the mission of The State, a commitment to their fiduciary duties, and a willingness to give generously in support of this nonprofit theater.

MV: How can people support the State and do you offer membership programs? KB: Many people don’t realize that The State is a nonprofit theatre. We receive no government support, and ticket sales and concessions don’t fully cover the cost of this mission. People can help by giving generously, participating in special events, and by coming regularly. We have a great membership program with a lot of perks including free movie tickets and free bags of our famous popcorn with real butter! We have added films and events that are free for our members and on certain occasions our members get a free glass of bubbly when they check in at our member table. MV: If someone doesn’t know about the State, what do they need to know? KB: The State Theatre engages the creative and innovative spirit of our community to enhance the quality of life for all people. We are a venue that reach all segments of our community with affordable, accessible and inclusive programming that enlightens, educates and entertains. We provide an environment to explore cultural diversity, different world views and creativity through film, performance, and other media. The State Theatre of Modesto 209-527-4697 www.thestate.org @thestatetheatre

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ROCKIN’HOLDAY VIEW

It’s Rockin’ Holiday Time!

By Chris Murphy

Run in the Rockin’ Snow

Don’t forget to register for the Spirit of Giving Run on December 14, benefitting the City of Modesto Parks Youth Program. This fun run/walk will also feature a special event for kids as they chase the Grinch out of town and Rockin’ Snow will great the runners as they return in 10th St Plaza. Immediately following the run at 10:30, there will be a free showing of the Polar Express with a donation of canned food. Check in begins at 7:00 am www.modestospiritofgiving.org

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Rockin’ Holiday and the Rockin North Pole lights up 10th St Plaza from through December 21. Rockin Holiday is fun for the whole family and takes you back with rockin’ retro cheer and special vintage style décor to the original Modesto Cruise Route on 10th Street! Rockin’ Santa, his Rockin’ elves and his Rockin’ hot rod sleigh will be available for free photo ops for your family Christmas cards! Even more exciting is the Rockin’ Snow experience that’s fun for kids of all ages. Sip your hot cocoa or your Irish Coffee, drink your Grinchtini, eat your Sugar Plums and make some classic Modesto memories while the amazing Rockin’ Tree delivers a light show. This free fun family holiday party is not one to miss! The Rockin’ Tree features a new and brighter animated light show created by Brian Friend of Laser Voodoo that will be something to see! The Rockin’ Tree lighting happens on December 7th at 7:30 after the parade and will perform nightly from 6-11 pm. Rockin’ Holiday is connecting with Modesto On Ice so that downtown is even more fun and exciting. Rockin’ Holiday Live with Music, Santa and Snow and Rockin’ Santa and his elves will be there every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6-9.

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Special Musical Guests!

The 191st Army Band is coming to Modesto. This is a really big deal as this band has performed all around the world. Dating back to WWII, the 91st Division Band has a rich and distinguished history. They will be opening the show at our tree lighting extravaganza.

Ernie Bucio Big Band

Rockin Holiday 2019 will feature great local music from:

Blues Box Bayou Band

December 12 - Ernie Bucio Big Band & Tiffany Rose & the Outlaw Hearts December 13 – Blues Box Bayou Band Christmas Show December 14 - Man Who Fell To Earth – Bowie Tribute December 19 – Star Wars Premier - Jedi Lodgepole Pickers December 20 – Highway 99 Band December 21 – Tim Allen Band

Rockin Holiday @ the Rockin North Pole Dec 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 Free Pictures with Rockin’ Santa and Live Rockin’ Bands The ModestoView Rockin’ Modesto Holiday FREE tree light shows 6-11 nightly. Make sure you check www.modestoview. com for new and updated holiday info.

Yes friends this all happens and it is there for you for FREE thanks to all of our partners. Modesto Rockin’ Holiday is presented by: Chris Murphy, Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group, ModestoView, W. Stuart Steakhouse, The Downtown Events Group and Modesto Toyota with amazing support from Brian Friend Laser Voodoo, Matt Paine and Collins Electric, with Rockin’ support from the amazing people at the Downtown Modesto Partnership, Modesto DID, City of Modesto, Visit Modesto, Plink, Peace of Mind Pest Control, Patchcrew, Fores & Macko Attorneys, Fuzio, Ralston’s Goat, Graffiti Dogs, Brenden Theatre, Sammy D and T and more.

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1 breakfast with santa-elks lodge 1 tree lighting-sutter health 1 mpa babes in toyland-gallo center 1 merri-achi christmas-gallo center 1 miss bennett christmas at pemberley-prospect theater project 1-24 christmas light experience at shelter cove 2 merry texas christmas y'all-gallo center 3 john tesh christmas-gallo center 3 lights of love at oak valley hospital, oakdale 6 community hospice fantasy of trees-gallo center 6 christmas parade-turlock 6 holiday choral concert-mjc west 6 cirque dreams holidaze-bob hope theatre, stockton 6-7 mso holiday pops-gallo center 6 a candyland christmas-woodland park, manteca 6 christmas parade in turlock 6-8 grinchmas at cwc manteca

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7 breakfast with santa-senior center 7 santa shares breakfast-gallo center 7 dicken's faire-mchenry mansion 7 christmas at fairview park 7 omega nu christmas home tour of modesto 7 parade of lights-downtown modesto 7 rockin holiday/tree lighting-10th street plaza 7 a bluesbox cajun christmas-moon & sixpence 7 kat country cares featuring dylan scott at greens on tenth 7 christmas tree lane opening-ceres 7 christmas festival at smyrna park, ceres 7 manteca christmas parade 7 festival of trees-assyrian amerian club, turlock 7 old fashion downtown christmas-oakdale 7 christmas lights parade in patterson 7 holiday at the point-webber point, stockton 7 sugar plum tea party-grand theatre, tracy 8 ernie bucio's big band christmas at mjc east 8 santa vs. grinch toy for tots fun day toy drive at extreme paintball park Follow the View Crew on Twitter, starting with @modestoview

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8 golden bough irish christmas-merced theatre 8 navidad en mexico folkorico-grand theatre, tracy 8 white christmas-bob hope theatre. stockton 9 us airforce band christmas-turlock community theatre 11 cwb nutcracker-gallo center 12 christmas lights parade in ripon 12 johnny mathis christmas-bob hope theatre. stockton 12-14 rockin holiday-10th street plaza 13 yes, virginia, there is a santa claus at gallo center for the arts 13 ugly sweater pub crawl-downtown modesto 13 4th annual trailerhead toy drive at the other place 13 ugly sweater bike light ride modesto 13 classic christmas old time radio show at denair gaslight theatre 14 spirit of giving race-downtown modesto 14 santa con-downtown modesto 13 fiesta navidad-merced theatre 13-15 cwb nutcracker-gallo center 13-15 yes, vergina ther is a santa-gallo center Subscribe to our You Tube channel at: youtube.com/modestoview

15 opera modesto christmas truce concert at moon & sixpence 15 ho ho ho holiday horse camp at rosewood stables. turlock 15 natalie grant & danny gokey-bob hope theatre, stockton 17 mso holiday candlelight-gallo center 17 holiday candlelight concert-st stanislaus church 19-21 rockin holiday-10th street plaza 20 opus handbell concert at trinity united 20-21 a very choral christmas-gallo center 21 8th annual do something toy drive at the running iron 20-22 cwb nutcracker-gallo center 21-22 nutcracker-grand theatre, tracy 22 posada navidena-gallo center 22 chanukah at vintage faire mall 22 dave koz christmas-bob hope theatre, stockton 23 chanukah in downtown turlock 27 chanukah party at cbs modesto 28 a charlie brown christmas-bob hope theatre. stockton 29 chanukah downtown merced

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Home for the Holidays

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cream and peppermint schnapps, stockings on the mantel, holiday parties; so many things can make you feel at home. Maybe watching like one of the iconic holiday movies of all time, White Christmas or Christmas Vacation. To me, “home” isn’t necessarily literally sitting on your couch, but it’s the feeling you have when you are with friends, out to dinner, enjoying a coffee, catching a vintage movie, walking around your neighborhood

By Chris Murphy or even getting a cocktail at your fave watering hole with friends, but yes, that feeling when you are at peace, couchside or fireside in your house is one of the best feelings in the world. This is the

time of year when you hope to experiences as much of this as possible. Home is also where we do business, where we shop, what we listen to and what we eat and drink. Additionally, as we get into

winter, the roads are busier, the airports are jammed and we all want to experience things that are close to home, here in Stanislaus County and into the hills. Living local makes you feel good and the benefit that our community gets when we all support each other is multiplied many times. As we think about home, we also want to make sure that we lend a hand to those that are between homes, missing family, lost, broken or just in a bad spot. We all have something extra that can be given to those in need. It is the season of giving, and that can mean so many different things. Sometimes the smallest token of appreciation can mean so much and two hours of your time ringing the bell for Salvation Army can improve the condition of many families. As we celebrate this season, gather with friends and family, let’s make sure that we are thinking of others. When we do, we shine inside and we all become so much better and makes our community stronger.

The classics of the classics! Holiday Movies at the State

We hope you love holiday Christmas movies like we do. The State Theatre opened on Christmas Day in 1934, showing the Flirtation Walk. This year will be so very special as they open the new “Jewel” Theatre adjacent to the main auditorium. You can expect some cool innovative films and of course the amazing State Theatre popcorn with real butter and a refreshing “Statetini”. December is your hook up this season for the classics like It’s A Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, Elf, and even Nightmare Before Christmas on Friday the 13th. And yes, Die Hard is actually a Christmas movie. There is something for every member of the family and when winter break hits, you have your movie playlist all set. Get your tix in advance at www.thestate.org 12/13 – Nightmare Before Christmas – 7 pm

12/15 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas – 5pm 12/18 - Home Alone – 7 pm 12/20 - Die Hard – 7 pm 12/22 - Elf – 3 pm 12/23 - A Christmas Story – 4 pm 12/24 - It’s A Wonderful Life – 4 pm

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Santa Spottings

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Do you believe? Well we do, and this is the time of year when we hear the jingle of the sleighbells and hope you do too. This is one of those special things that bring a smile to kids’ faces. So those that are looking for a Modesto Santa experience, there are a couple of places you can enjoy and get your message to the big guy.

Visions of Sugar Plums

We have all heard this line in the Night Before Christmas and experienced the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Nutcracker. But we were wondering, what is a Sugar Plum? Is it a plum dipped and glazed in sugar? Are they chocolate covered? If that was your vision, it is something completely different. Did you know that they are kind of dried fruit treat with spices, orange zest, nutmeg and powdered sugar and other ingredients? We threw out the challenge to our friend Marie Rodin and she is all set to make some sugar plums for the Rockin Holiday opening night! We are so excited and we hope you all will like them so she will do them all season long.

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Rockin Holiday

Bring your own camera for this Rockin’ Santa experience at the Rockin’ North Pole in 10th St Plaza. Grab a seat in our Rockin’ Sleigh and enjoy the Rockin’ Snow, the Rockin’ Tree and be greeted by Rockin’ Santa and his Rockin’ Elves. Bring your list, and enjoy a special moment. There are also many other FREE photo opportunities at the Rockin’ North Pole. Thursday, Friday and Saturday Dec 7 – Dec 21 6-9 pm

McHenry Village

Step into the glittering and beautiful Santa’s Village at McHenry Village near Steward and Jasper. Take a break with Santa after visiting your favorite stores in McHenry Village, Modesto’s truly local shopping center. The whole center is decorated and even features free carriage rides on the weekends. Get most of your shopping done, see Santa, purchase a photo package and enjoy a great meal and cocktails all at one place. Learn more at www.mchenryvillage.com

Vintage Faire

SantaCon and Christmas Crawls

Are you ready to release your inner Santa? Do you want to join up with other people wanting to do the same thing? On December 14, you can join in on Modesto’s famous and original SantaCon Pub Crawl. This is a free event and begins in front of Ralston’s Goat and Graffiti Dogs at 5:30 pm and ends up at Ralston’s Goat at 9:30 until closing time. There will be drink specials at each stop and please make sure to tip your bartenders and be a good Santa and let no Santa fall behind. This is a free event! Festive Santa, sweater, elf, attire is recommended. https://www.

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Don’t miss the amazing Santa HQ in the Vintage Faire center court presented by HG TV Magazine. You can check the Naughty or Nice meter, check out the Elf academy and make your own membership card and check out the magic Elf mirror. Then you can meet Santa and purchase one of the photo packages. With all of the shopping and dining opportunities, you can take care of everything on your list. Learn more at www. shopvintagefairemall.com

Spirit of Giving Run

This is such a festive morning in Downtown Modesto for the annual favorite Spirit of Giving Run. You can enjoy the snow, the run, the fun, and kids can chase the Grinch out of town and even visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus in the Rockin’ North Pole. Registration and check in is at 7 am and you can use your own camera with Mr & Mrs Claus. Bring canned food to help out the Modesto Gospel Mission and then see a free showing of the Polar Express at the Brenden Theatre.

NORAD

For over 60 years on Christmas Eve, NORAD tracks Santa Claus leaving the North Pole and delivering presents to children around the world. The program is in the tradition of the September 1897 editorial “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” in the New York Sun. NORAD is the North American Aerospace Defense Command. You can check the info all month long. https://www.noradsanta.org/

Modesto on Ice

All Skate! These are words we love and Modesto On Ice has brought a lot of magic to downtown Modesto. 90 minute skate sessions, group party areas and themed skate nights are all part of the fun. New this year are the new S’mores snack pack and the cozy firepits to make that delicious gooey treat. There are more spectator bleachers this year and the snack shack has more tasty items. ModestoView is proud to be a sponsor and Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group is the Skate Shack sponsor so it will be a fun season. It is so easy to register to skate on line and fill out your waiver forms. Modesto On Ice is open every day until January 20. There are lessons available and they have cool skate assist units to help the beginner skater. Register and book your session at www. modestoonice.com Turlock has Ice Skating at Fields of Ice at RAM Farms. Fields of Ice is open daily until January 20. There is no reason to miss out on the skating and you can also pick up your Christmas Tree there too. RAM Farms 10- 10 pm 716 N. Daubenberger Rd, Turlock www.turlockfieldsofice.com

Dell’Osso Family Farms

Head out to Dell Osso farms and enjoy a complete holiday experience, with the snow tube slide, Christmas light tours, zip lines, great holiday treats at the Country Store Bakery, photos with Santa for $8 and the special Dell’Osso Express Train. Check out the website for hours, ticket prices and times for each activity. www.holidaysonthefarm.com

Modesto Holiday Opening and Parade

December 7, Modesto kicks off the holiday season. This is a really special day so make sure you are rested up. Start your day with Breakfast with Santa and then get into Victo-

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8am-11am, 211 Bodem St. Dickens Faire 15th St. Downtown - 8am-3pm Modesto Farmer’s Market- 16th St., 8am12pm Holiday Parade begins at 14th & I St., 5:30pm Rockin’ Tree Lighting Ceremony Rockin’ Holidays –10th St Plaza 7:30 US 191st Army Band Concert – 10th St Plaza 7:45 pm There is also a really cool parade with dazzling lights, entertainment and fun in Turlock that you need to check out. Join together in Downtown Turlock Turlock Tree lighting 6:00 pm Turlock 41st Annual Parade 6:30 – 9:30 Theme - Christmas at the Arcade Sponsored by Turlock Firefighters Local 2434

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rian character and visit the Dickens Faire on 15th St and the McHenry Mansion. There are tours, carolers and even horse drawn carriage rides. Then it is the Candyland themed Parade of Lights and immediately following, Rockin’ Holiday opens and we light the community Rockin’ Tree, followed by a show by the US 191st Army 191 Band and you can Rockin’ Santa, Rockin’ Snow and all the fun.

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Apres Skate

A night on the town means a night on the town. If you are going to get all spiffed up to head downtown to go ice skating, you need to think about what you are doing to do before, especially after skating. This is what we call Aprés Skate. You know, just like Aprés Ski after a good day on the slopes, you head to the lounge for a cocktail, and this is no different. You had a great time, skated singles and doubles, and now it is time to relax, with a special holiday cocktail, and enjoy downtown Modesto. Right around the corner from Modesto on Ice is our own Rockin’ Holiday, were you can meet up with Rockin’ Santa and experience the Rockin’ Snow. You can catch a movie at the Brenden Theatres in the new comfy recliners after a nice dinner at Fuzio, Ralston’s Goat, Tresetti’s or Graffiti Dogs. You can walk down 11th St and find so many tasty options, or walk over to the Gallo Center, Prospect Theatre or The State Theatre for a show. If you are skating late, you just might want a nice nightcap with friends and Uber home. Don’t forget, there is live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Rockin North Pole Stage in 10th St Plaza. No matter what, spend the day, or the evening in downtown and find something new to do.

DECEMBER 2019

GEEK VIEW

STAR WARS and MOre By Middagh Goodwin Last year beat all Wow not only is the Mandalorian streaming on Disney+ the Rise of Skywalker will be in theatres December 19th. You know Modesto will be representing big time for the premiere of the new Star Wars movie. The 501st will be out at Brenden Thursday night and the Lodge Pole Pickers will be dressed as Jedi’s and rogues for Rockin Holiday and we encourage you to dress up too. Saturday, Brenden will be hosting the 501st, Central Valley Costumers and more for a Star Wars Celebration in the 10th Street Plaza at 1-3 pm. Bring the entire family for this awesome event. Central Valley Con is not happening this year in Modesto(word is it is coming back next year) but don’t let that get you down because StocktonCon Winter will be taking place on January 19th 10-5 pm and it is going to be huge. They have already announced several special guests including Eric & Eliza Roberts, Dominic Pace(Mandalorian), Power Ranger, Walter Jones and WWE wrestlers Kelly Kelly and Raven. There will also be several notable comic book artists along with tons of vendors filling the Stockton Arena. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

expectations and 2020 looks to be even better. If you can not wait until next year to get your nerdy fix there are a few options, Sac Gamers Expo at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Sacramento is always a fantastic event and Ohana Con at the Clarion on in Modesto both happening on December 8th. Either of these events would be a great opportunity to pick up some last-minute Christmas gifts. Speaking of last-minute gifts check out Invincible and Modesto Comics for a wide array of comics, pops and other fun gift ideas. For the gamers in your life stop by Utopia Games & Collectibles on Tully, Area 51 on McHenry next to Modesto Comics and Warhammer in the Village One Plaza. All of these businesses offer gift certificates if you are not sure what to buy. Have fun and hope to see you out celebrating your geek chic and mark your calendar because I will be hosting Graffiti-Con on June 20th at the Modesto Centre Plaza and would love for you all to join us in what is becoming a Modesto Graffiti tradition.

12 Days of Star Wars

This December, we are faced with the end of an important Star Wars chapter that will ask as many questions as it answers. I hope you will come celebrate with us at the Rockin’ North Pole for the Star Wars Episode IX, the Rise of Skywalker. This will be an amazing night with the 501st and other Star Wars notables. You can enjoy the intergalactic sounds of the Jedi Lodgepole Pickers and a laser show too. Star Wars Fans - the first 5 people that find the Star Wars easter eggs on the cover will get a ModestoView T-shirt Message us @modestoview Make sure you get your tickets to the premier on Thursday December 19 at http://www.brendentheatres.com/info-modesto/ There will be many showings all weekend long. In case you didn’t know, Modesto is the birthplace of George Lucas and the home of Star Wars, so it is only fitting that we have our own special version of the 12 Days of Christmas. You know the tune so clip out and save this special #ModestoUSA version of this loved seasonal song. Get your droids, jump on the Millennium Falcon and start singing.

On the First day of Christmas, George Lucas gave to me, Luke, Leia and Han Solo. On the Second day of Christmas, George Lucas gave to me, 2 loyal droids. On the Third day of Christmas, George Lucas gave to me, 3 words with Yoda. On the Fourth day of Christmas, George Lucas gave to me, 4 pod racers. On the Fifth day of Christmas, George Lucas gave to me, FIIIIIVE Jedi KNIIIIIGHTS. On the Sixth day of Christmas, George Lucas gave to me, 6 Wookies “growling”. On the Seventh day of Christmas, George Lucas gave to me, 7 Sith Lords Scheming. On the Eighth day of Christmas, George Lucas gave to me, 8 X-Wings fighters. On the Ninth day of Christmas, George Lucas gave to me, 9 Smugglers, smuggling. On the Tenth day of Christmas, George Lucas gave to me, 10 EWOKS drumming. On the Eleventh day of Christmas, George Lucas gave to me, 11 Stormtroopers. On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, George Lucas gave to me, 12 Rebel Fighters.

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o celebrate the holidays Modesto View teamed up with ModestoNews. com to bring you twelve days of gifts from eight amazing locally owned businesses! You’ll have your chance to be one of the lucky winners by going to Facebook.com/ModestoView and/or Facebook.com/ModestoNews each day of the giveaway. Each day a video will be uploaded on both pages that explains that day’s prize and contest rules at 7:30 am. Days of the contest are 12/9 thru 12/13, 12/16 thru 12/20, 12/23 and 12/24.

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Winter Restaurant Guide

Barkin’ Dog Grill Great fresh food along with live entertainment. Enjoy music every weekend. Address: 940 10th St. Modesto - Phone # 572-2341 Bayou Grill New Orleans-inspired Cajun/Creole fare served in upbeat digs with happy hour, live music & karaoke Address 918 13th Street Phone 209-3602983

Beckles Candies & Gifts The most elegant truffles, fudge made from scratch and more at the sweetest spot in town. Address: 950 10th St. ‘Sweet’ 16 Modesto - Phone 523-1818 Chefs of New York These restaurants bring a taste of authentic New York cuisine to Modesto. Fresh, delicious food in a fun and inviting atmosphere.Addresses: 1325 J St. & 2307 Oakdale Rd. Modesto - Phone # 857-5102 Concetta An ever-changing menu of fresh and local fare makes for a truly unique dining experience. Address: 1205 J St. Modesto Phone # 529-3282 The Fox Pub Modeled after a British pub, this saloon serves up American fare in a great atmosphere. Address: 1111 I St. Modesto - Phone # 575-2369 The Fruit Yard Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served daily. With great a great brunch and buffet and meat-centric meals, you will come back for more. Live music and a full bar. Address 7948 Yosemite Blvd Phone 209577-3093 Fresh Fork Grill It’s not “fast food.” It’s healthy delicious food cooked fast. It’s amazing! Address: 3018 Service Rd. #101 Ceres - Phone # 566-8363 Fuzio Universal Bistro East meets West at this casual spot for global flavors, from fire-grilled pizzas to spring rolls and a full bar. Address 1020 10th Street Phone 209-557-9711 Graffiti Dogs Cruise on down! Get gourmet hot dogs, sandwiches, salads, beer, wine and more. Address: 1002 10th St. Modesto - Phone # 238-9990

Papapavlo’s Mediterranean Bistro & Bar Relaxed, Stylish Mediterranean restaurant & bar with all of the classics and more. Address: 1320 Standiford Ave. Modesto - Phone # 525-3995 Piccadilly Deli & Sandwich Shop Right in the heart of Downtown Modesto. Delicious meats cut fresh daily along an all you can eat salad bar. Address: 941 10th St. Modesto - Phone # 523-0748 Ralston’s Goat Energetic venue offering updated American comfort food, a full bar & regular live entertainment. Address: 1001 10th St. Modesto - Phone # 549-9413 Rivets American Grill The Beer Is Cold and The Whiskey is Old! Great Food & Great Times! Come Join All Your Friends Here! A full bar and live music. Address 2307 Oakdale Rd Phone 209-8460501 Sabatino’s Ristorante Upbeat Italian cafe offering a menu of traditional fare, including breakfast in a cheerful space. Address: 421 McHenry Ave. Modesto - Phone # 576-7116 Skewers Kabob House Ambient Mediterranean eatery serving mainstays such as dolmas & kabobs plus wine & cocktails. Address: 821 L St. Modesto - Phone # 525-3611 Surla’s Restaurant & lounge serving international dishes from local ingredients in a splashy setting. Address 431 12th Street Phone 209-550-5555 Tresetti’s Restaurant serving an international menu for dinner and lunch in a brick-walled dining room with a full bar and great wine selection. Address 927 11th Street Phone 209-572-2990

Greens on 10th Event venue with a fresh seasonal menu, craft cocktails and full bar. Address 953 10th St Phone 209-572-1700

The Tap Room Pub & Grub With over 20 beers on tap and great food this place is sure to impress you! Address: 3948 Sylvan Ave. Modesto - Phone # 551-1085

Lula’s Neighborhood Grill Enjoy great tasting burgers and more made with fresh ingredients that will blow you away. 4821 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto Phone # 526-0009

The Twisted Pig Bar & Grill You have no idea what awaits you when you enter this amazing establishment. Address: 2717 Coffee Rd. Modesto - Phone # 248-7243

Monsoon Indian Restaurant & Banquet Hall Don’t miss out on their weekday all you can eat lunch buffet for only $9.95! Address: 950 10th St. #15 - Phone # 2485711

Urbano California Bistro Now open for lunch, dinner, dine-in, and delivery! With some seriously huge and delicious steaks for dinner. 1016 H St. Modesto - Phone # 622-1108

P. Wexfords’s Pub Modeled after a traditional British pub, this spot has beer plus classic fare like bangers & mash and a full bar and live music. Address 3313 McHenry Ave Phone 209-576-7939 Papachino’s Greco-Roman Restaurant Take a little trip to the Mediterranean with an amazing variety of great food. Address: 1212 J St. Modesto - Phone # 578-5225 Subscribe to our You Tube channel at: youtube.com/modestoview

Velvet Grill & Creamery Classic cars, rock n’ roll, burgers and shakes. All American home town food made fresh from scratch. Address: 2204 McHenry Ave. Modesto - Phone # 5449029 Verona’s Cucina Italiana Delicious Italian cuisine in an elegant inviting atmosphere. Eat, drink and be merry. Address: 1700 McHenry Ave. Modesto - Phone # 549-8876

DECEMBER 2019

SONGWRITING VIEW What a year! What an abundance of milestones. KCBP 95.5 FM is up and running bring you pertinent local features, news and music. I’m personally humbled by being recognized last March as a Stanislaus County Commission for Women Outstanding Woman of the year for contributions in music and winning the Valley Talent Project Best Original Composition. I mention these because without support and partnerships with many, and loyal readership from you of the Songwriter View column, the projects I advocate could not succeed. Thanks to you last month’s SHARE THE WARMTH Concert and Coat Drive harvested hundreds of pieces of outerwear to benefit the Inter Faith Ministries of Greater Modesto Clothes Closet. Donation Receptacles will be stationed throughout the season at Deva Cafe and Gottschalk’s Music. Which leads me to mention our illustrious ModestoView Founder and Publisher, Chris Murphy, 2019 VFW Citizen Of the year for continuing to be an “energetic Promoter of all things good.” Deva Cafe, the longest running eatery in downtown Modesto will close out the year with special weekend music from Soulful Jazz to Americana styles. 12/1 Seth Baker, 12/7 Ashman, Nelson and Davis, 12/8 Tim and Patty, 12/14 Nathan the One Man Band, 12/15 Mattea, and 12/22 Vanessa Valencia. Music starts at 10 am. The Barkin Dog Grill will host the last ModestoView Wine Wednesday event of 2019

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By Patty Castillo Davis with A Gathering of the Vibes on 12/11 at 7 pm. This evening of music will feature special guests and some holiday music. Tip jar donations will purchase socks, gloves, scarves and beanies for those in need. Living Proud, a commemoration on World AIDS Day will continue the focus on awareness with an event at Modesto Center Plaza featuring music by Melynda Rodriguez and a whole roster of artists. On Friday, December 6, Marirose will perform at Sushi Hub in Stockton at 5:30 pm. Abraham Steve Mackay continues his residency at The Kitchen at Stonebridge in Stockton Monday through Thursday from 5-9 pm. Local Songwriters US4Love, Candace Lamb and Koala and the Golden Boy will participate in Idol Beer Works Ugly Sweater Food Drive in Lodi from 6-11pm. And about the tip jar... More often than not, where you will find live music you will see The Tip Jar. Many times this is the only payment these hard working artists receive and depending on demographics, they are not receiving scale either. You enjoy the music, you appreciate the effort, you make requests-please drop some money in to express your respect. Have a happy safe holiday, keep on supporting local music, continue to perpetuate opportunities for women performers, transform your business space into a music venue, make giant plans to celebrate Modesto’s 150 years and keep holding your dreams for 2020. See you next year.

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JAZZ&WORLD VIEW

If you luv music you’re gonna love this By Eric Benson We will miss the musical offering that took place over years at the Barkin’ Dog Grill that supported music for allages in a family friendly environment. But what we have really lost is a great spot for family friendly live music and the arts. Where I grew up in Bezerkeley California there were pizza parlors, church venues and the school’s that gave a home to play live music. We have some of that here but we need more, it would be nice to create another venue that supports the musicians and artists of tomorrow and gives them a place to create and thrive today!. Just a thought. On to the business at hand. We will be bringing back Blue Monday Party to its new home Café Urbano, formerly of Clayton’s Café where we played almost 700 Mondays over eight years. The spot is one of my favorites for live music as it is big enough but intimate, dance floor, great food , full bar and accommodates an all-age venue. So come out for the Blue Monday Christmas Party Dec 9th which will feature Jazz guitarist virtuoso Barry Finnerty formerly of Miles Davis, TOP,

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Jaco Pastorius and others. House band will feature Johnny Valdes on Guitar, Conrad Johnson and John Adey on Bass, Dave Hawks’s drums, horn section Raul Slaps & Jamie Dubberly on Bone, Kevin Marin, Trumpet, Andrew Rosenblum on Sax, with Keys David Dow and Eric Benson. We will be playing some of Barry‘s arrangements of people he’s played with as well as some Christmas jems, Jazz, R & B, Funk, Latin of the Blues. Gig from the downbeat of 7 PM, goes till 10 PM. And don’t go looking for the Dave Dow Thursday night jam at the Barkin’ Dog as it has changed to the Ralston’s Goat on 10th street. Dave’s Jam has the same hours 7 to 10 PM for people to sit in a play with the house band. The new season for the Gallo in is with diverse offering. In December featuring Dec 2nd Asleep at the Wheel, Dec 3rd John Tesh Acoustic Christmas, Dec 6 & &7th Modesto Symphony Orchestra with chorus Holliday Pops, and 13th to 22nd Central West Ballet the Nutcracker. Save the date Jan 18th a Carol King the Musical tribute, you will see

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me there for that one. On the Casino circuit Jackson Rancheria is having Dec 15th Beatles tribute the White Album which sounds like fun. This is part of the tribute package doing an entire album sometimes note for note. All the best, peace out! Eric Benson, cell 209- 918-7033, email; Mbenson@ fire2wire.com.

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DECEMBER 2019

COMEDY VIEW Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye.

By Felicia Aleman

Yup, it’s time. After two years this is my last Comedy View. I decided since I’ve hardly performed this last year I should step down. Why? A lack of transportation. I’ve had 4 cars in the last year and have destroyed two transmissions, an ignition that cost more than the car was worth and I am currently hoping the transmission repairs on my current car actually work. Basically, if you want your car to blow the transmission I am your woman. I can also fill your car with fast food wrappers if you need it at no extra charge. I’ve also had issues with my mental health. When you are horrified to leave your house it’s hard to go out and be funny. I have had mental health issues since second grade and I’ve been afraid to talk too much about it, but here I am. I take my meds twice daily with more consistency than I ever took birth control. The result of not taking either of them is pretty much the same--lots of crying. I plan to continue to keep working on my comedy, but here’s the next part. My job requires me to travel. I know, it sounds glamorous, but I inspect trailer parks. It’s hard to find an open mic in Hog Nipple, Arkansas. Though oddly enough I was able to find an Amish gas station. I wish I could tell

you more about it, but I was afraid to stop. It was just too contradictory and Children of the Corn feeling. Also, I didn’t want to find out about Amish toilet paper--sounds way too splintery and/or corn cobb-ish. In fact, this column is coming to you from Georgia. This is the best place I’ve stayed so far. No cockroaches hogging the covers. So, I wish good luck to Chris Teicheira who will be taking over along with a few other guest writers. I’m sure they will be awesome and more skilled than I am with my crayon. I will miss the notoriety: in two years at least two people have recognized me. Stay hydrated. I love both of you who’ve been paying attention and go out and see some live comedy at a venue near you.

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FIT VIEW

The Mean Green in Fitness By Efren Martinez

Saving the best Run of 2019 for last.

On Saturday, December 14th, The Spirit of Giving Run takes place once again. This event is by far one of the most festive and fun runs for runners and walkers alike. It’s a 5K run or walk with a street like festival in our beautiful downtown City of Modesto. The run features a separate start line, with The Quake Mobile DJ to help you get your Holiday Christmas run on, only to have a just as exciting finish line near Brenden Theaters. Holiday Christmas Cheer will be greeting you as you shoot down to the finish line with loads of snow falling from the sky, thanks to our Modesto View Magazine. Soon after your run is done, the children will also be able to get into the healthy Holiday family fun with the free kids fun run. Kids! We need all of you to help us chase that Christmas stealing Grinch out of Modesto. He’s up to his old tricks again and word on the street is that he’s been seen training hard at Planet Fitness to get even faster. As you know Planet Fitness welcomes everyone including The Grinch. So in order to help us

save Christmas my friends at Planet Fitness are offering you this special promotion to join our healthy lifestyle so that you too are ready for The Spirit of Giving Run. Starting December 1st, Planet Fitness will waive your enrollment fee for new members who show their race BIB from The Spirit of Giving Run or just mention The Spirit of Giving Run and get the same deal. WOW! The Spirit of Giving Run also features a canned food drive that will benefit our friends at the Gospel Mission. Please bring lots of canned food items to the Event or consider making a monetary donation and get a raffle ticket (up to 10 tickets) for a chance to win the Mystery Prize. Let’s talk conditioning. Your fitness Quake DJ recommends for all runners to get themselves acclimated prior to your run/walk. Since it takes place on December 14th you can bet the chill will be in the air. Try getting a few runs/walks outside in the early morning prior to your Sprit of Giving Run. This will help you acclimate yourself by running in the cold Christmas type weather. For more information on The Spirit of Giving Run; log onto www.modestospiritofgiving. org/ and remember to like them on Facebook. Hey friends, your DJ in Fitness, The Quake Mobile DJ and his wife wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

MAMA VIEW When I got the music I got a place to go.” By Middagh Goodwin It used to be driving around listening to the radio was a right of passages for teenager all over America. It was how the rest of us passed the time while stuck in traffic or as we just cruised around on a Saturday night. When was the last time you tuned in to the radio? The last time you heard local band music came out of the speakers of a car? Hopefully, that is all about to change. KCBP 95.5 FM is Modesto’s community radio station and already has been playing a fair amount of local artists and is where my dial has been for the last several months. On Monday, November 24th my new radio show, Modesto Area Music aired for the first time on KCBP. It was a special hour of local music released on vinyl. You can hear Modesto Area Music with Middagh Goodwinn broadcast weekly at 5 pm every Monday and rebroadcast on Friday at 6 pm and Saturday at 9 pm. You will listen to songs of all genres spanning several decades performed by musicians from the greater 209. My goal with the show is to continue to promote and grow and showcase our local

music scene. To allow local artists to have that “electric” feeling of hearing a song they wrote or recorded played on the radio. If you are interested in being included in my show, you can email songs appropriate for airing to mamarecords209@ gmail.com and make sure you cc musickcbp@gmail.com so the station can consider it for regular rotation. I am looking forward to what will happen next year, a new decade, the Roaring Twenties. Downtown Modesto is more vibrant than it has been in years; there are more opportunities to hear locals perform and talk of some new spaces opening up that will allow even more live music. None of this will last without our continued support. I urge you to step up and go out more often, supporting the restaurants and cafes that host live music, especially on the off nights. Go check out an open mic or better yet get up on stage and perform a song or tell a joke at one. I want everyone to make a New Years resolution to go out more, to bring your friends and family and fill up our venues. Music and art are meant to be enjoyed with others.

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Wonderful Christmastime By Monica Barber

It’s time to have a wonderful Christmas

season! Ms. M has been ready for Christmas for a bit. Enjoying a warm peppermint infused hot cocoa at the Queen Bean Coffee House she’s reminiscing on the year… where did it go? The best memories to look back at are the ones that touch our hearts because we’ve shared them with others. Here are a few ways to keep your coins and bells jingling during the holidays. Christmas is a delight in Modesto! December 7th is a day of fun that leads up to it’s Celebration Lights “Candyland” Parade. Breakfast with Santa, The Dickens’ faire at the Modesto Certified Farmers Market are family friendly events that lead up to the evening parade. It’s not Christmas without talking with Santa, the annual breakfast with Santa at the Senior Center starts off at 8:30am until 11am. From 7am-3pm, Dickens Faire transports The McHenry Mansion to the Victorian

era with costumed carolers wagon rides amid food & crafts vendors. Dickens:www. mchenrymuseum.org Santa: Visit Modesto Office 209-526-5588 & Senior Ctr, 211 Bodem St. The Celebration of Lights “Candyland” parade makes it way through Downtown Modesto at 5:30pm on December 7th and the Rockin holiday celebration kicks off in 10th Street Plaza afterwards. Enjoy the brightly lit floats of the parade and then stay to rock out with Santa and his elves to some Christmas sounds! Info & full parade map: http://modestogov.com/553/HolidayParade Sometimes holiday cheer requires some good company and spirits involved. So why not pull out your favorite Santa hat, suit, elf ensemble or just plan ugly sweater and check out the Annual Modesto Santa Con on December 14th. Meet up at Ralston’s Goat at 5:30pm for a no-nonsense good holiday time with a traveling party of Santa’s. 21+ Info & registration:https:// www.santacon.info/Modesto-CA/ A bit of candlelight sets the mood to step into the past. The McHenry Mansion Candlelight tours take place on December 20th and 21st. Take a walk through yester-

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The Year Comes To A Close By Sofia Johnson

As the year comes to a close, we get to experience some of the best Modesto has to offer, starting with our beautiful State Theater. All month there will be holiday movies and events for the community to enjoy. On December 21st there will be an all day celebration from 8am-10pm with free showings of all your favorite Saturday morning cartoons for the State’s 85th birthday. Earlier showings will be targeted toward the younger crowd and nights being for a more mature audience. There will also be Christmas classics such as Elf and Home Alone showing throughout the month that I highly suggest you check out on https://thestate.org. As if it couldn’t get any better, they will also be showing a Warren Miller film on December 6th and

7th. With the purchase of a ticket you donate to the Society for Disabilities and get a free lift ticket to Bear. Win-win! Another way to enjoy these movies is in the comfort of your own home. The best way to do this is by wrapping them up like gifts and unwrapping it when are in the spirit to watch one. By doing this you save the hassle of agreeing on a Christmas movie and you can even use them as decoration. My favorite memories have to be making a pillow bed on the floor in front of the television and cuddling up with my sister to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol and decorating the tree while watching Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas with my mom. I am beyond excited for what this month is going to bring and I hope you are as well. Happy Holiday’s Modesto, see you next year!

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What are you grateful for? Our family

decided that we will only get gifts for the kids in the family. I’m grateful for that because I’m not really that fond of the shopping frenzy, or the pressure to find just the perfect gift for everyone. On the other hand if I come across something unusual and unique I will gift it to the right person. Finding the right gift for someone is a real pleasure. Coming from a Zen point of view however, I can easily settle with a less materialistic approach. I love the more simple and fundamental aspects of Christmas, the wonderful smell of a live or cut Christmas tree, the energy of green and red colors everywhere, the candles and the sparkle of Christmas lights, the smell of cookies and the sounds of bells and Christmas music. It’s the season again to spread the good cheer and love. This is the last month of 2019 and somehow I find that it makes for a special Christmas season

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Great Season!

We had a great time bringing you the high school football action. There were some great victories this season and there was so much school spirit. Great to see all of the kids and families out supporting the players. Here are some of our favorite photos from the season thanks to the images of MJ Mangano. Thanks to KAT Country 103, Modesto Toyota, ModestoView for supporting the effort to keep kids in school with the SCOE Perfect Attendance contest. Good luck to all of you that went to school every day. Let us know what you think about our Friday Night series and if there are any other key school events and activities we should be covering.

December 15th Acoustic Live Music All Star Tribute to the Beatles Champagne Brunch Buffet Christmas Lights Experience CWB: Nutcracker EuroSunday Car Club FOE Breakfast Gottschalk Christmas Sampler Horatio Monroe How the Grinch Stole Christmas Karaoke Karaoke Modesto Jazz Society Jam Session Nativity Event Open Blues Jam Opera Modesto Christmas Truce Poker Queen Bean Open Mic Seniors Club Breakfast Soroptimist Community Xmas Tree Spirit of Giving Stanislaus Humanist’s Coffee Klatch The Amazing Bubble Man The Big Mix The Irishman The Man Who Came to Dinner VFW Breakfast Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus December 16th Christmas Lights Experience Funstrummers Group Beginner Class Karaoke with Clovis King Open Mic Overreaters Anonymous Paint Night Poker Night Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Soroptimist Community Xmas Tree Stay & Play The Irishman ToastMasters Meeting Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms December 17th Acoustic Jam at Queen Bean Anthony K Comedy Night Bilingual Story Time Christmas Lights Experience Forever Young Dance Club Funstrummers Ukulele Jam Geneological Society Golden Valley Chorus Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Karaoke Karaoke with Clovis King MSO Candlelight Concert Name That Tune Open Mic Open Mic at the Goat Poetry Reading Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Soroptimist Community XMas Tree Successful Thinkers Network Mtg Tango Lessons The Irishman Tiki Tuesday Toastmaster Supper Club Trivia Night Turlock Seniors Dance Wee Move & Play Wiggle Worms Women of Love Ministries December 18th 80s night/DJ Gully Black Sheep Ink Art Class Christmas Lights Experience Comedy Open Mic Country Swing Creole Jazz Kings Free QiGong Class Home Alone Horseshoe tournament In One Accord Karaoke Karaoke Wednesdays Karaoke with DJ Perfect Pitch Karaoke with Elly Love LEGO Day Magic Oakdale Farmers Market Oakdale Museum & History Center Open Blues Jam Poker Night Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Riverbank Golden Ages Soroptimist Community Xmas Tree Stay & Play

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The Irishman Tim Allen Wee Move & Play Wiggle Worm Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms December 19th Blues Jam Bonnie & The Boys Out Back Casanova’s Night Club Christmas Lights Experience College Night CSA Crusaders Toastmasters David Dow & Friends Jam DJ Tease Farmer’s Market Green Team Educational Meeting Just for Laughs Kaiser Farmer’s Market Karaoke Karaoke Karaoke with DJ Perfect Pitch Live Band Karaoke North Modesto Kiwanis Oakdale Museum & History Center Open Mic at Brave Bull Ozomotli Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Rockin Holiday Salsa Dancing Sandy Maule Senior Day Dance Spanish Story Time Star Wars Premiere Third Thursday Art Walk Trivia Night Vintage Faire Mall Kids Club December 20th A Very Choral Christmas Acoustic Music Backyard Bookworms Bringing Veterans Together Candlelight Tour Christmas Lights Experience CWB: Nutcracker Die Hard DJ Invisible DJ Tease Fresh Cuts Friday Night Out Funstrummers Ukulele Rehearsal Great Valley Museum Kid’s Program High Street Blues Hughson Farmers Market Irish Cultural Society Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Karaoke with Clovis King Lacy J. Dalton Neil Buettner Opus Handbell Ensemble Pharoahs Cruise-In Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Rockin Holiday Sandy Maule Teens Rockin’ Jump The ILL List The Two Popes The Weekend Dance Party VFW Friday Night Dinners WinterBash December 21st A Very Choral Christmas Angel’s Camp Song Posse B/C Morning Ride Stan Co Bike Bilingual Story Time Christmas Lights Experience CWB: Nutcracker DJ Invisible Drum Circle Elves on Rose Ave Carshow Farmer’s Market Folk Dancing Lessons Karaoke Oakdale Museum & History Center Poker Quick Fix Rockin Holiday Rockin’ Saturdays Saturday Easy D Ride Secret Saturdays Sexy Saturdays Stompbox The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve The Nutcracker The State’s 85th Birthday Celebration The Weekend Dance Party Turlock Farmers Market December 22nd Acoustic Live Music Candlelight Tour Champagne Brunch Buffet Christmas Lights Experience CWB: Nutcracker

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Have fun and be Safe! • Please Designate a Driver Elf FOE Breakfast Hughson Senior Dance & Potluck Karaoke Karaoke Manteca Senior Dance Open Blues Jam Poker Posada Navidena Queen Bean Open Mic Seniors Club Breakfast Stanislaus Humanists Brunch The Big Mix The Nutcracker The Two Popes VFW Breakfast December 23rd A Christmas Story Acoustic Open Mic Christmas Lights Experience Forever Young Dance Club Funstrummers Group Beginner Class Karaoke with Clovis King Open Mic Overreaters Anonymous Paint Night Poker Night Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Stay & Play The Two Popes Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms December 24th Acoustic Jam at Queen Bean Bilingual Story Time Bingo Blues Jam Christmas Lights Experience Comedy Funstrummers Ukulele Jam Golden Valley Chorus It’s a Wonderful Life Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Karaoke Karaoke with Clovis King Name That Tune Open Mic Open Mic at the Goat Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Successful Thinkers Network Mtg Tango Lessons The Two Popes Tiki Tuesday Toastmaster Supper Club Trivia Night Turlock Seniors Dance Wee Move & Play Wiggle Worms December 25th 80s night/DJ Gully Comedy Open Mic Country Swing Creole Jazz Kings Horseshoe tournament In One Accord Karaoke Karaoke Wednesdays Karaoke with DJ Perfect Pitch Karaoke with Elly Love Magic Open Blues Jam Poker Night Decmeber 26th Blues Jam Bob Ross Painting Class Bonnie & The Boys Out Back Burn Permit Casanova’s Night Club College Night CSA Crusaders Toastmasters David Dow & Friends Jam DJ Tease Farmer’s Market Kaiser Farmer’s Market Karaoke Karaoke Karaoke with DJ Perfect Pitch North Modesto Kiwanis Oakdale Museum & History Center Open Mic at Brave Bull Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Salsa Dancing Sandy Maule Senior Day Dance Spanish Story Time Trivia Night December 27th Acoustic Music Andy Cruz

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Animal Talk kids program Bringing Veterans Together Chanukah Party with Dreidel Games DJ Invisible DJ Tease Fair Food Friday Fresh Funstrummers Ukulele Rehearsal Great Valley Museum Kid’s Program Hughson Farmers Market Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Karaoke with Clovis King Neil Buettner Pharoahs Cruise-In Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Sandy Maule Teens Rockin’ Jump The Weekend Dance Party Therapy Friday VFW Friday Night Dinners December 28th AL Waddington Angel’s Camp Song Posse B/C Morning Ride Stan Co Bike Bilingual Story Time DJ Invisible Farmer’s Market Folk Dancing Lessons Hip Hop Show Karaoke Marilyn’s Ghost Oakdale Museum & History Center Poker Rockin’ Saturdays Saturday Easy D Ride Secret Saturdays Sexy Saturdays Snowfall: A Tri-Chromatic Closing Party Sticks & Stones The Weekend Dance Party The Wiz Kid Turlock Farmers Market December 29th Acoustic Live Music Champagne Brunch Buffet FOE Breakfast Karaoke Karaoke Open Blues Jam Poker Queen Bean Open Mic Seniors Club Breakfast The Big Mix VFW Breakfast December 30th Funstrummers Group Beginner Class Karaoke with Clovis King Open Mic Overreaters Anonymous Paint Night Poker Night Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Stay & Play Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms December 31st Acoustic Jam at Queen Bean Bilingual Story Time Boom Boom Babies Forever Young Dance Club Funstrummers Ukulele Jam Golden Valley Chorus Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Karaoke Karaoke with Clovis King Motown 2020 NYE Name That Tune NYE 2020 NYE Comedy Dinner Dance NYE Dinner NYE EST NYE EST 2020 NYE Fire & Ice NYE LINC Party NYE Port City NYE Roaring 20’s NYE with Highway 99 NYE with Hipper than Hip Open Mic Open Mic at the Goat Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Successful Thinkers Network Mtg Tango Lessons Tiki Tuesday Toastmaster Supper Club Trivia Night Turlock Seniors Dance Wee Move & Play Wiggle Worms View Crew people places and things on our Instagram feed #modestoview

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DECEMBER 2019

Open Early!

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

DOWTOWN MODESTO

Open Late!

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

Parking

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

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

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POET VIEW

Ill List Poetry Slam

One of the most amazing nights of the year turns 15! Yes, the Ill List, where poets from all over the USA converge to go head to head in verbal poetry combat at the State Theatre produced by Sam Pierstorff and Ruhi Sheikh is an annual sold-out success and the creativity that is delivered is amazing. Set in two rounds, the poems are judged by audience members and the winner takes home some big cash. ModestoView and Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group are the title sponsors again this year, and we are proud to help bring this amazing night and thank Sam and Ruhi for making this happen. We can’t wait to see our annual commercial. This is sold out so don’t lose your tickets and beware of scalpers. December 14, 7 pm - State Theatre - www.thestate.org

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David Bowie Tribute

There will be only seven nights of Rockin Holiday this year starting December 7th, and you won’t want to miss any of them. Saying that make sure to mark your calendar, on December 14th, the Men Who Fell to Earth, Northern California premier David Bowie Tribute band will be performing in the 10th Street Plaza. They will be playing songs from Space Oddity(‘69) through Under Pressure(‘82). The group includes notable locals Kelly Foley on vocals and Steven Fox on drums, both from Broken Toys, Bobbin Holley vocals/percussionist of Washboard Monkeys, John Wise of Mystic Moon on Keyboards to name a few. Come out early grab a spot on one of the great patios, Ralston’s Goat, Fuzio or Graffiti Dogs and make sure you get your picture with Santa and the Elves.

GO DOWNTOWN -Fantasy Of Trees The lobby of the Gallo Center is resplendent in the sparkling Christmas trees that have been created specially for this magical event. Visitors can browse the trees, make offers on them and maybe even take one home. This all comes together at the Festival of Trees luncheon and boutique on December 6 from 10:30 – 2 pm. The tree auction ends on December 7 at 2 pm More info on tickets and tree auction https://give.hospiceheart.org

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