Modesto View Magazine February 2012

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THE VALENTINE ISSUE

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Playing at a miniature flying saucer page 16

Barflys judge Mojitos and Bloodys page 8

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FEB 21 Feb 21 – Fat Tuesday w Flying Blind – Tresetti’s 10th St

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Feb 4 – Off the Air – Agent Ribbons, Not An Airplane, Shayna – Café Deva Feb 24 – Central West Ballet Rat Pack Review – Gallo Center

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Feb 14 – Social Distortion – Modesto Center Plaza

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Feb 14 - Lorna Luft Tribute to Judy Garland – Gallo Center Feb 10 - Y&T & DAM – Fat Cat Music House

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Feb 25 – Aja Vu – SteelyDan Tribute – West Side Theatre

Feb 29 - Brett Dennen benefit for Camp Jack Hazard – Gallo Center Feb 18 – Heartbreaker – Tribute to Led Zeppelin – State Theatre Feb 12 – Grace Lieberman & Friends – Congregation Beth Shalom

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EDITOR’S VIEW

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Greetings Happy Valentine’s Month!

ModestoView Loves Modesto

This is a really fun time of the year and is especially good as we start our second year of

ModestoView Magazine Version 2.0. This has been a very exciting year and I am really proud of the group of people that come together each month to really make a difference for a positive Modesto life. I hope you have liked our issues, our new look and have met some new people in our community.

ModestoView is created and produced by the people in town that make things happen. We are so very fortunate to have the artists, photographers, the promoters, the singers, the songwriters, the trainers and the thinkers, not to mention (as cliché as it is) the movers and the shakers all teamed up to spread the positive word about where we live.

I hope that everyone that logs on or reads ModestoView learns a couple of new things about our Modesto USA, finds something new to do, and that they then help spread the cheer that we provide every single day. The number one goal of ModestoView is to celebrate the good in our city and ways that people can get involved, connect and make Modesto USA, “A Classic American City”. Now go out and tell some friends about the things you read here today.

We can’t spread the positive word about Modesto without our wonderful advertisers. You are the best companies in Modesto for helping us print and deliver ModestoView to thousands of homes, hundreds of businesses reaching nearly 90,000 people. If you want the best way to advertise in town and support a positive message at the same time, ModestoView is for you. Support the businesses you see in ModestoView.

Thanks to my wonderful family and my company Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group for allowing me to support this great city.

Make sure you tell us what you like, what you want us to cover and how we can make ModestoView better each month.

Wishing a Classic American Graffiti Modesto USA Day to all of you.

ChrisMurphy Publisher, ModestoView chrism@modestoview.com

From left: Carlos Rodriguez, Ruben Porras, Nick Giron, Chris Murphy, Kaye Osborn, Dana Johnson, Greg Cobb, Kate Serpa, Jim Christiansen, Jill Ferris Front row: Todd Aaronson, Abbey Murphy, Eric Benson, Jennifer Allsup, Efren Martinez. (not pictured Tara Tinsley, Shasta Boss, Mike Vanek and Javier Lopez) We also want to welcome designer and awesome Zydeco musician Peter Grimaldi and Apollo Tull to the team.

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PUBLISHER’S INFO PUBLISHER

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Chris Murphy chrism@modestoview.com

Jim Christiansen Eric Benson Mike Vanek Kay Osborn Jennifer Alsup Kaye Serpa Efrin Martinez Shasta Boss FiestaBoyz Abbey Murphy Dana Jonson Brad Gibson Tara Tinsley Debi Campbell Michelle Diemer

GENERAL MANAGER

Greg Cobb greg@modestoview.com SENIOR EDITOR

Ruben Porras DESIGN, LAYOUT, & ART

Republic Marketing Content Director

Todd Aaronson Art Director/Designer

Peter Grimaldi

Associate Designers

Apollo Tull

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Madison Murphy

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Nick Giron Efrin Martinez Diane Moody

©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.

The magazine assumes no responsibility or liability for claims made by the advertisers. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflectthe views of Modesto View Magazine or the owners. Modesto View Magazine is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.

MODESTO VALENTINE!

A Classic American City

This month’s cover...

Features Danny and Sandy Emfinger. They graciously accepted the role of proud hubby and overwhelmed wife.

Nick’s inspiration and styling came from Norman Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post cover illustrations.

Nick had a vision of a proud guy who believes there’s no such thing as too much of a good thing, while a bewildered wife tries to balance her “stuff ” and figure out her next move, if possible.

Nick Giron specializes in unique portraiture and commercial photography.

You can contact him at 209.484.7395.

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PERFORMING VIEW

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Plethora of Performances

By Kaye Osborn High School Highlights!

Gregory High Drama Department is presenting “Love Struck”. A Valentine Dinner Show takes place Sat., Feb. 11th in the GHS multi-purpose room at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12.00 and will include the one act “Check Please,” musically themed performances based on love, and an enchilada dinner.

Gearing up for the second month of the

year! Hope you were able to catch some productions in January. February has a plethora of offerings! Please check the Modesto View calendar at the end of each issue. And people say there is nothing to do in Modesto?

I am showcasing one special event happening on Feb. 17 and Feb. 18 at the Martin Peterson Event Center Ernest Zulia’s adaption of Robert Fulgham’s wonderful book All I Needed to Learn, I Learned in Kindergarten. It is a brainchild of director Kimberly Ogden. She is the person responsible for discovering a book about Children of the Dust Bowl that was professionally performed and embraced last fall at the Gallo Center for the Arts.

Kimberly first produced this show last fall at Valley Christian High School in Dublin.

The high school performers did an admirable job but a lot of material was beyond the reach of their years. All I Really Need to Know focuses on the milestone of our live and the experiences that form our character. The things we learn about ourselves on life’s journey and the common ground that connects all of us. It is not a straight narrative but rather a string of vignettes illustrating a snap shot in time. The vignettes run the gamut from silly to sublime. The script is heart touching and pert. The show is presented as a Readers Theater and for those unaware of this particular style, it is drama presented through story telling. Musical performances are woven throughout that enrich and enhance the evening. The show

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is a fundraiser for the Stanislaus Literacy Center. There will be Silent Auctions both nights.

All I Learned features three seasoned performers familiar to Modesto audiences. I was selected to perform in this event and have performed in many local productions, last seen in Prospect Theater’s acclaimed To Kill a Mockingbird at the Gallo Center. Charlene West was most recently seen in A Delicate Balance at Prospect Theater and Children of the Dust Bowl at the Gallo Center. Daniel Ogden is making his return to the stage after performing in many MJC productions. Don Lundy is retired from Superior Court. He is an accomplished musician. This is his first dramatic presentation. Two musicians Stephanie King and Megan Osborn from Turlock complete the cast.

The Beyer and Johansen Performing Arts Departments present the beloved musical Grease.

All Performances are in the Beyer Little Theater. Performance Dates: Feb. 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th and 18th at 7:30 pm and Feb. 19th at 2pm. Tickets prices: $10 general admission, $8 students/seniors. No children under 5 admitted. Tickets may be purchased on campus or reserved by emailing hildebrandt.m@monet.k12.ca.us.

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Becky’s Hearts

A VALENTINES STORY

Their relationship grew to the point that Buck made a proposal to Beatrice. He proposed that since they were doing so well apart, they should be able to do even better together. Beatrice told him that she needed time to think; after all, they were from separate worlds. Buck worked at The Horseshoe Ranch in Oklahoma and she was from the city. Buck’s response was to send Beatrice a letter telling her he was going to join the army if she would not be marrying him.

She decided to marry him and he borrowed twenty dollars so they could get married.

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Buck told the story of when he first met Beatrice. Buck’s father was going to meet a friend who served with him in WW I. Buck’s father suggested that he accompany him to visit his friend and meet his friend’s daughter. Initially, Buck was hesitant about meeting the daughter, but when he saw a picture of Beatrice he became enthusiastic and went to meet her.

Reflecting on their marriage, Beatrice said that Buck is a very patient and easy going partner. In addition, she mentioned that their deep faith has made a positive impact on their relationship. Buck also has a sentimental side, he has been carrying the same picture of a young Beatrice in his wallet for seventy years. The room was full of joy and cheerful conversation. Family members and friends of Buck and Beatrice Hudson were genuinely happy to be there for the celebration. Seventy years of marriage did not come easy, but according to this Waterford couple, it was worth the effort. Also in attendance at the banquet were Buck’s brother and sister-in-law, Dannie and Darleen Hudson, who will celebrate fifty five years of marriage this coming November.

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ful conversation. Family members and friends of Buck and Beatrice Hudson were genuinely happy to be there for the celebration. Seventy years of marriage did not come easy, but according to this Waterford couple, it was worth the effort. Also in attendance at the banquet were Buck’s brother and sister-in-law, Dannie and Darleen Hudson, who will celebrate fifty five years of marriage this coming November.

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BAR VIEW

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BACCHUS

By Kate Serpa

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or whatever sick, sick reason, I absolutely LOVE Valentines Day; it just so happens to be my favorite holiday. I usually keep this declaration to myself as it often earns me skeptical looks and raised eyebrows coupled with a condescending ‘why?’ Why you ask? Beneath my compelling, beautifully cold, and perfectly eyeliner-ed visage, I do believe I may be a bit of a romantic. Or it may have to do with the abundance of See’s chocolate and cheap champagne circulating that day. And despite the fact my closet is about as color-diverse as Johnny Cash’s, Valentines Day is the one day I will voluntarily wear pink and not hate myself for it.

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Valentines does pack quite the high-expectations-for-date-night punch, however, and some of you may be unawares as to where to actually take your date. Never fear, ModestoView readers, for I have written this article specifically for you. Consider it a Valentine from me to all you uniformed types. So with my father, Rick, as my Valentines interview date (cue audience: aww!) off we went to Bacchus.

I originally went to Bacchus for the mojitos. I have a barfly friend who states you can always judge a bar by their mojitos and Bloody Marys (however I think he’s a bit biased since those are just his two favorite drinks). I had heard tales of Bacchus’ fantastic mojitos (thanks to Ben, the “Mojito King”) and extensive wine list so obviously I had to make a trip on by. Upon entering Bacchus, I was struck by how damn pretty the interior of the establishment is. Bacchus boasts a ceiling-high wall of liquors, with a rigged library ladder to aid in reaching the top shelves, a huge above-ground wine cellar, and a sizable area for dining/ dancing/dancing while dining.

Bacchus also boasts an enormous wine list with 30 by the glass and available split bottles. For those of you who like tequila

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(most of you know I do not), there are over 20 tequilas available; if scotch is more your speed, the list reaches over 20 as well. In summary, there’s a ton of really delicious stuff there. Be sure to try the delectable Cappuccini.

Rod Oldfield has been working at Bacchus since day one (which would be five years ago this month), has been in the restaurant business since he was 15, and has earned major points with me for that one time he brought me out a shot glass full of bleu cheese-filled olives. Rod is also a substitute teacher for City Schools and wants to eventually become ajunior high/high schoolteacher. He was born and raised in Modesto, went to UC Santa Cruz to get his degree in politics (a perfect degree for a bartender if I do say so), and moved out of state thereafter. He ultimately decided to move back to Modesto because he fell in love with hiswife, Stacy (audience cue: aww!).

So what, according to Rod, makes Bacchus extraordinary? “This place has two phases,” he stated. “On the weekdays it’s a great restaurant and on weekend nights the tables get pushed back and becomes a great bar.

The food, drinks, and atmosphere concept

is basically upscale comfort. We deliver a good mix and we keep it affordable. My best experiences in bartending have been in local and independent places. They are the best spots. I never have to wear a nametag. It’s better for everything, for the city and the employees.” Rod just saved me a whole paragraph of writing with that fantastic quote; thank god I can write in shorthand so could get it all down.

In short, Valentines Day people, Bacchus is a pretty ideal location for any romantic schmoozing you may be up for on Feburary 14th; and if things don’t work out as planned, you’ll at least have quick access to a delicious drink. Either way it’s a win-win.

The staff is incredibly nice, the atmposhere is lovely, and Rod always delivers out fantastic drinks.

Wed: 6-8 pm is wine tasting and food pairing night!

Fri-Sat: DJ, dancing, debauchery (kidding).

Sun-Mon: Closed Happy Hour is 3-6 pm every weekday: $3 well & beer, $5 mojitos, $6 appetizers

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here is quite a bit of new spring art in our community. For the Love of Art, and art events in Stanislaus County, the map booklets for April 14 and 15 Stanislaus Artists Open Studio Tour go on saleValentine’s Day. Available in print at galleries and stops around town, the $10 maps also available to order online via Paypal on the website. http://stanislausaos.wordpress. com phone: 209 222 TOUR. Also new this month, Yvonne Porcuna Fiber Arts exhibition is now open at Turlock’s Carnegie Arts Center.

For the love of Kid’s art, check the 37th Annual Young Masters Show at Mistlin Gallery. Lower Division Best of Show award winner is Kenna Blue Smith for an oil painting, “Glory of Blues.” Upper Division Best of Show award winner is Elizabeth Knoll for a charcoal drawing, “James M.” There are ten categories with place and honorable mention awards. This show has over 325 entries from students in Stanislaus County.

The Reception and awards ceremony will be Sat. Feb. 11 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

The Central California Art Association also has the Educationally Interpretive Exhibition running as acompanion to the Young Masters Show, in the windows of the main gallery, and next door to 1015 J Street. The model for exhibit developed by Eliot Eisner, Professor Emeritus of Education and Art Education at Stanford, and emphasizes forms of thinking and the connection in creating works of art for intended purposes.

Love a glass of wine with your Art Show, stop in February 4th at Delicato Vineyards Tasting Room for the Artists Reception and awards given out in their Annual Fine Arts Show. Modesto Artists you can toast as winners were David Bienkowski

first in landscape, honorable mention in “other”, Mary Scheinuck also in “other”, Linda Knoll first in “whimsical”, Jennifer K. Machado honorable mention, Eliseo Contreras Vasquez also honorable mention in “whimsical” Emily Rhyslinge honorable mention in Animals category. I’ve got one painting in this show, and I recommend a glass of their Gnarly Head.

Love Bird Watching? The booklet “The Birding Sites of Stanislaus and Merced Counties” includes drawings by artist Fumiko Amano-Caine, now available at the Chartreuse Muse, Look for it during next Art Walk and stop in across the street at the CSU Stanislaus student run Gallery 909.

Love coffee? See Adrian Luna’s interesting display at Serrano Social Club, and David Schroeder’s photography show at DEVA. One to see February 16 at Art Walk, Ed Cesena’s love of music and color scheduled at Crow Trading and costume model drawing at Mistlin. Don’t miss Tresetti’s Fat Tuesday festival, February 21, as we’ll have art there too.

For the Love of Art

By Jim Christiansen

Other shows coming for artists submissions:

Tracy Art League “Expressions 2012” show will come up for receiving and entry, Feb 10 and 11. For application, limit 4 entries per artist, $12 non- members, $10 Tracy Art League members, $450 for best of show, cash awards for placing www. tracyartleague.org/Expressionswebpage. html Mistlin will have the Central California Art Association members “Almond Blossom” and invitational ceramics show opening February 17, entries due immediately.

Modesto Art Museum World Mini Art Expo opening April 3 at McHenry Museum, has entries due March 10. http:// modestoartmuseum.org

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If you were a tulip

By Abbey Murphy

Abbey Murphy was named Spring Homecoming Junior Princess at Modesto High. She is pictured here with her Grandparents Mike and Vivian McNulty- Modesto High Class of 61 and 62

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t is a great winter here in Modesto. School has been fun and I love the excitement and the school spirit during basketball season. The noise, the cheering, the game and I am proud to be in the MoHi Black hole and it is great to see the school spirit from all of the High Schools’ cheering sections.

I am on the board of the Modesto Peace Life Center and this month, we take a look the elementary schools projects that really makes kids think.

It is called “Reflections” Every year there is a theme and kids can create arts, poetry, multi-media or anything else that reflects the goal of creating peace and understanding in the world. This year, the theme is “Diversity means…”

We need more all ages places to hear music and hang out and Queen Bean is one of the best places, nice big patio, comfy living room and general peacefulness. I also like Serrano for coffee and smart culture and it is cool that Barking Dog and Deva host so much all ages music.

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SHAYLIN NICHOLE...MONKEYKNIFE FIGHT...JUNO’S CIRLeia Johnson of Lakewood Elementary School was recognized recently at CUS...VICTORIA BOYINGTON the 8th District Reflections Award Ceremony for her poem “I’m The Only Me”. Leia’s poem won first place for literature at the district level and has been submitted for judging at the state level. We are so very proud of her and expect great things from this amazing and talented Girl Scout.

I’m The Only Me If I were a rose and you were a tulip, would everything be the same?

Because it doesn’t matter if you’re different; there would be no one to blame.

Live your life fully, and joy try to seek, Nobody’s perfect, but we’re all unique.

If every baby was born to look the same, What uniqueness would life bring?

What sense of style would each one have?

Wouldn’t it be horrid, scary and bad If everyone had the same hair and eyes; no chance to change no matter how man tries?

So I’ll remember next time I’m down, I’m the only ME; that shouldn’t make me frown.

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Saturday, February 11, 2012 5:00pm until 8:00pm Open Microphone Every Sunday Night 6PM Bluegrass jams the 2nd and 4th Tuesday.

Are you a Friend of the Library?

There are so many things to check out.

February 16 is a birthday shared by All Ages Editor Abbey Murphy and Ryan Dickerson.

Have you been to the Modesto Library lately? If you have kids, you have been to the kids’ section and you will see the Ryan’s Reading Tree. This is a special reminder to a special kid. Every time you take a kid to the Reading Tree, you encourage a new generation of creative interesting kids .

If you have an all ages tip or idea, email me at info@modestoview.com Send your all ages event info to events@ modestoview.com and I will make sure you are listed.

Becky’s Hearts

Artist Note:

Throughout this issue you will see little steam punk hearts created by local artist Becky Murphy. Created from repurposed mechanical parts and high strength polymer and hand painted and stained. She also works in glass, metals and paints. Learn more at www.beckymurphy.com

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This is the second article in our series of features about folks that live right here in Modesto that our readers have expressed interest in. This month we sat down with Randall Padilla who was recognized by Guinness Book of World Records in 2010 for being the world’s fastest guitarist.

Padilla has since endured some wild ups and downs but has reappeared in love, full of faith, hope and promise and best of all- Ready to rock!

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MF: There must be a good reason why you are referred to as “The Official Monster Guitarist.” Tell me about what you accomplished in 2009. Do you still hold the record?

RP: I was recorded playing exactly 6 notes per beat at 235bpm, or 23.5 notes per second. At the time I was considered the world’s fastest guitarist. I no longer hold the record but that is a blessing in a way. When you are noted for something in particular you are often stereotyped. To break the record I was asked to play “Flight of the Butterfly.” I was frankly tired of getting requests to play the same song over and overagain.

MF: You have been under the radar a bit lately. Have you been doing anything in particular to keep your hat in the ring?

RP: I demonstrate guitars for Kona guitars at the National Association of Music Merchants event held in L.A. annually. This allowed me to meet inspirationssuch as Carlos Santana and Joe Satriani. I have also met musicians such as Lita Ford and Michael G. who I plan to collaborate with on my upcoming album. Locally, I give free lessons on Comcast channel 23 every Tues. at 8pm and Thurs. at 9 pm.

The show is designed to give kids a chance to get free guitar lessons but anyone is welcome to watch and learn.

MF: Where can locals find you now? Are you still giving lessons?

RP: I am really all over the map lately. I will be opening Modesto Advanced Guitar Instruction in February. I also continue to pump out books, DVDs, online columns and magazine articles. I am also teaching lessons online at shredacademy. com and shredaholic.com.

MF: You mentioned that you try to promote positive organizations that you really believe in. Tell me more about that.

RP: I was a foster child from ages 4-18. I dedicate my life now to giving back to programs involved with foster children, animal rights and veterans. I believe that God put me here as his tool and gave me a talent and an audience. I feel like it is a duty not to squander the fame and the audience that I have developed.

MF: You seem pretty happy. I have followed you on Facebook through some pretty dark times. What turned it all around?

RP: A failed relationship and a new dedicated life partner added the fuel to a fire that has sparked a new sense of creativity and purpose. Life has never been this positive for me.

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Padilla credits his girlfriend, Tysh Baria with his most recent success. He claims that she is the only thing that he has ever held tighter than a guitar.

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Judy Garland lives on in Lorna Luft By: Chris Murphy

LORNA LUFT “This show is for your family, to bring your kids, your significant other, it is a show that tells the story of a mother and a daughter and it is a really cool valentine”

Nearly every human being in the last 80 years that has ac-

cess to at TV or movie theatre has seen the Wizard of Oz. Millions of Pink Floyd fans have watched the film simulcast to Dark Side of the Moon and the dialog in the movie has become part of our modern day lexicon.

Lorna Luft was walking across Manhattan earlier this year and encountered blocked roadways due to a presidential motorcade and asked a local policeman, “How do I get across town?” and he replied “Click your heals together three times”.

If he only knew that he was talking to the daughter of Judy Garland, who famously played Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, who then clicked her heals three times and returned to Kansas. Lorna however had to wait until the motorcade was cleared.

Well Modesto is clicking its heels this month because Lorna Luft will bring her amazing multi-media performance Songs My Mother Taught Me to the Gallo Center and will be drawn into a Valentine’s story about the most famous female performer of all time and her relationship with her daughter.

ModestoView was fortunate to spend time with Lorna to learn about this show and about her life. Lorna is the daughter of Judy Garland and Sid Luft and at age 11, made her television debut on the Judy Garland Show. She is married to Colin Freeman, who is also her musical director.

ModestoView: Performing at the Palace on Broadway in 1967 with your legendary mom must have been surreal, do you still remember those performances?

Lorna Luft: Yes, it was a wonderful introduction to the world of entertainment. It felt so warm, so amazing and I was still young.

When I got stage fright, I felt confident as my mom (Judy Garland) was watching from the wings. I was raised in a family to give 110%. She gave me so much self confidence and strength.

She was everyone’s legend, she waseveryone’s icon but she was my mom.

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MV: You have had a career with a lot of variety, stage, song, film, TV, what do youfind the most enjoyable and rewarding?

LL: The stage is so rewarding as your performance is recognized immediately. In live theatre, you get your acceptance right away. TV or Movies are so much different as you wait for a long time after the film is wrapped and the response from the audience is delayed and out of your control. I just finished Irving Berlin’s White Christmas and did 8 shows a week. I like the relationship with the live audience and I do nothing but wake up every day and be grateful. I am so very lucky to be working all the time, doing something I love and I don’t take it for granted.

MV: What is your favorite song of all time to sing?

LL: I don’t have one that is my favorite as that would mean that the songs I didn’t pick are not my favorites. This show is really created around some of the songs I bring me the most joy and that I have a relation-

ship with and that mean a lot to me. The songs in this show are very personal and tell an amazing story.

MV: What is one thing you want people to know abut your mom that they may not know?

LL: This show says to so many people, is look at the work that she left us and look at the joy that you got from watching these films. Every single little girl from the age of 9 to the age of 90 can enjoy what she left us.

The stories I tell are of of how I grew up in my home. You are walking in to my living room hearing stories about a woman who was the world greatest female entertainer and you’re hearing it from her daughter.

MV: Have you ever watched the Wizard of Oz along with Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon?

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It just shows how much this film and the work of my mother is loved around the world.  MV: I understand that you have one of the Ruby Slippers in your own collection? How does it feel having something so well known around the world to look at every day?

LL: The Ruby Slippers and my mom’s Oscar are in a bank vault. These are very special treasures and they are very well protected. There are so many stories and documentaries about the shoes, but to my mom, they were just shoes she wore in a movie, and then she went on to the next movie.   MV: What is a hint of the exciting things that we can expect at the show.

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Gallo Center for the Arts – Feb 14. 7 pm A CD based on the concert, produced by Barry Manilow and Colin R. Freeman, on First Night Records will be available at the performance.

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Thizz Latin Gwap City Signs New Artist “Hex” with Official F**k Records which youwhere part owner and The EP “Game On Twist”.

With that being said your official album release will be under Thizz. How do you feel about your new Project?

Hex: My project is coming along nicely, and I am very excited about it. Good music, great features and also the chance to show the world the talent that God has given me.

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The Bay area’s well known record label “Thizz Records” expands its empire from Thizz Latin adding Thizz Latin Gwap City. Thizz Latino Gwap City!” “Gwap”, referring to Modesto.

Rap Artist Hex’s was recently signed to

the label along with many others. He has been featured with many Bay Area, Central Valley & regional artists such as Assassin, Mopreme Shakar, Jay Hurrikane, San Quinn, Mars, Maruff Muttley, Skorddwg, Casper Capone, Wicket point, Young B,Mikey Barber, Hankk (South Central Cartel)Hektik and the list goes on. Along with many followers and fans, Thizz and its artists keep on growing. There are a couple things that interest me in this particular artist, one is his Talent and second, his history. Once again The Fiesta Boyz get a first look! Thizz Latin new addition to the Gwap Team! HEX FBZ: Thank you for taking time to Keep our readers up to date on what is going on in music here in our very own backyard. The question is; Why where you chosen to be a part of the Thizz Gwap City movement?

Hex: I was chosen to be part of Thizz Latin

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FBZ: I’m interested in upcoming shows and past shows with in the last few months?

Where can your fans go see you perform live?

Hex: I have performed at Car shows in San Jose, Candlestick Park, Vallejo, and other small venues. Big shout out to the O’Malley’s in North Modesto! They Show us a lot of love!!! Look for us to perform at all clubs in Modesto.

Gwap City because the big Homie CasperCopone was givin the opportunity to expand Thizz Latin.”Modesto”. He liked what I had to bring to the label. He is very choosy who he signs.

FBZ: It’s inspiring to hear a well known Modesto Rapper be signed to a bay-area label. Can you disclose a few details of your agreement such as how long term, and how many albums, singles you have to produce?

Hex: I have a 1 year contract. Rights to my masters, and a automatic renewal depending on the outcome, which is a beautiful thing.

FBZ: As we all know you have calibrated with many artist in your rap carrier and the only album we could dig up was in 2001

FBZ: Hex has been in the rap game since the 90’s lived in Modesto & Fremont. Many upcoming singers, rappers & DJs have came and gone. What is it that keeps you motivated? Has there been a point in your career in which you may have just wanted to drop it all and just put the mic down?

Hex: I say motivated because music is my first love… when no one was there for me, music was. I’m not gonna lie and tell you that I never thought about quitting, because I have. But you know that quitting is not an option, because I can never let go of my first love!

FBZ: Any last comments?

Look out for Thizz Latin Gwap City we are the biggest thing happening to Modesto since George Lucas!! I’m just playing! But keep your eye open for your local rap label and support your local music scene and God Bless!! Big shout out to all my label mates!! The Take over is underway!

Moon Trent’s Timmi-Kat Records Turns 20

Amazing special tracks with contributions from Victor De Lorenzo (Violent Femmes) ft. MRS. FUN, Vokab Kompany, Uni and her Ukelele, Pansy Division, Phranc and Bettina Schelker, among others on this very special compilation. Super special bonus is a brand new unreleased track from Jason Lytle of Grandaddy called “Stereo Labrador” and of course, tracks from the irrepressible Moon Trent. Available at: cdbaby.com/katvox

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t took almost a year to produce, with problems at three different venues and Modesto Police and multiple delays, the 2nd annual Thrashocalypse actually happened.

This 2-day event started with a jubilant mood as people slowly rolled in.

It was a great day of heavy metal with bands like Aimaora. This Times Brutal, Attackacardia, 3 Luna’s & Aborticide among others. At 6pm I was reminded of an email I was sent a few days earlier. I booked 2 bands that belong to an organization called The New York Death Militia (NYDM) and a band cancelled because he was told the NYDM was going to jump everyone at the show. We had an agreement with the Venue and the NYDM Bands that they wouldn’t be able to wear their vests at the show, as is the norm for venues in the Modesto area. I got a call from the band CURSED, the NYDM band from our area that their members were coming and NOT removing their vests.

The next thing I knew there were 40 of these people wearing their vests vs. my 6 security guards. The things I heard being said about my show could not be repeated here but they reflect a GANG mentality that has NO PLACE in our metal scene! Luckily cooler heads prevailed and the situation was handled and nobody was hurt. THANK GOD! Due to the NYDM Situation we lost 4 bands and Day 1 ended on a somber note at 8pm but it was a memorable day of music.

Now Day 2 was a History making day for local metal! With bands like Decomposition, Forever Obscured, South Africa’s Contrast The Water, Reno Nevada’s Pain Clinic who made history by playing 2 songs with Rick Hunolt of Exodus, Nothing But Losers, Hatchet, Witchaven, Bonded By Blood and Warbringer. One of the major highlights was The A.F.A.R speech by Mr. Chris Kontos (Attitude Adjustment/ Ex-Machine Head) who Introduced South Africa’s Contrast The Water who were one of the best bands I’ve ever seen! Also the Pain Clinic Set with

Rick Hunolt of Exodus plays Thashocalypse Thrash Metal pioneer Mr. Rick Hunolt, formerly of Exodus, who after making a guest appearance with Exodus at Gary Holt’s (Exodus/Slayer) Wedding, played 2 song’s with Reno’s Pain Clinic. Soon after it was announced that he would play on their next album and would start a band of his own. All in all Thrashocalypse was a show we will never forget.

I would like to thank our friends at CENTRAL VALLEY DEATH METAL for supporting underground metal in the Modesto area and for letting us have our event at their venue, The Workshop. I will always respect these 6 gentlemen. We had a great time all weekend.

These guys have supported local metal for 10 years or so and without any fanfare or notoriety. They are all about the metal as it should be and these guys have bands that just crushed Thrashocalypse like Decomposition and Aborticide.

Thrashocalypse will return next year so watch out for it! That’s all for me this month.

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BRETT DENNEN By: Chris Murphy The YMCA’s Camp Jack Hazard has been a very important part of youth develop-

ment for over 87 years. Thousands of kids had amazing experiences at the camp over the years and many adults today remember how important it was to their childhood. With the financial problems of the the YMCA in 2010, Camp Jack Hazard was at risk. A new non-profit foundation was create to keep this important camp alive for a new generation. The world famous Oakdale native singer/songwriter Brett Dennen is an alumni of this camp and has stepped up to return to Modesto for a very important benefit show at the Gallo Center for the Arts on February 29, performing along with his brother Nathan.

Brett Dennen is one of Oakdale’s most amazing secrets. Travelling the world, touring with musicians like Guster, John Mayer, Dave Matthews, songs featured on TV shows like House and Grey’s Anatomy and working on the Chimes of Freedom Bob Dylan projects and as an ambassador for the Mosaic Project, Brett has become one of the most critically acclaimed singer songwriters. With all of this success, Brett is just getting going as 2012 starts. As he works on a new album and readies for a trip to the Middle East, Brett took some time out with ModestoView.

ModestoView: It has been a while since you head out on the road from Oakdale. It is amazing that you have become so well known and critically acclaimed around the world and yet so many people here in town, don’t realize that you are from this area.

Are you able to get home very often and enjoy your family and friends?

Brett Dennen: All the time. I spend a lot of time in the mountains, up highway 108. My parents live in Oakdale, so I come to see them quite a bit, and I have a few friends from high school and CJH that I’m still really close with.

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MV: Who were your early musical inspirations?

BD: Paul Simon, Neil Young, Graham Nash, Van Morrison, Metallica, Primus, Beastie Boys, Journey, Tiny Tim, Smothers Brothers, New Kids on the Block, MC Hammer, Nelson, blah blah blah

MV: This last year was amazingly busy with the Loverboy tour and then the fall European tour, do you find the road more interesting now than you used to?

BD: I used to travel around in a pickup truck with a camper shell. It was interesting back then because I was free to doanything, Like sleep on the floor of somebody’s house who came to the show that night. The less you have, the less you need I guess. Now I have a crew and a bus and a tight schedule. A lot less freedom. But that doesn’t stop me from appreciating life on the road. I’ve made friendships in every town and have favorite places I like to go. And I know all the places not to go too, I suppose.

MV: Loverboy was one of the best albums of 2011 and now you are in songwriting mode this spring, what do you want to do differently with your next album?

BD: I want it to be a little more acoustic. Slower songs.

MV: Where is the most interesting place you have every put your guitar case out and played (if you ever have)?

BD: A miniature flying saucer building competition in Humboldt.

MV: Where was your very first gig?

BD: Campfires at Camp Jack Hazard

MV: You have a house up in Strawberry, do you spend time up in the mountains writing and does the Pinecrest area create inspiration for you?

BD: Absolutely. I spent so much time in the mountains growing up. Its a huge source of inspiration. It will always be. Hopefully I can live up there full time someday. Tuolumne County is a secret gem of central California. I encourage everyone to go visit. Camp Jack Hazard is up there. Pine Crest Lake. Dodge Ridge Resort. Amazing hiking, fishing and camping. Bigfoot. Clampers. Toothless dentists.

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BD: Santa Monica

MV: Modesto is very lucky to have you play a rare show in town at the Gallo Center as a benefit for your childhood camp, JackHazard. Why was this camp so special to you?

BD: First of all, I’m lucky to play there. I’m lucky just to play I guess. But the Gallo center is beautiful. Everything Gallo is. They’re peacock collection is stunning. Camp Jack Hazard made me who I am today. It nurtured a love andconnection with the mountains. It taught me the importance of community and family. It inspires me to be the best I can be and live up to simple core values. It’s also where I learned to play guitar.

MV: The YMCA and youth camps like Jack Hazard have a challenge in raising money and staying open, what can we do in the community to help?

BD: Send your kids to camp. It’s anincredible experience that lasts a lifetime. Tell your kids to tell their friends. Have more kids and send them to camp as well.

MV: You were involved with children’s music and boosting self-esteem early on with your Mosaic Project and Peace and BetterWorld CD. Were these songs inspired from your camp and childhood years?

BD: Those songs are actually curriculum for theMosaic Project, which is a non-profit program that works with children in the bay. The Mosaic Project brings kids of different backgrounds together and educates them on building peaceful diverse communities. So the songs are very literal to the program. All the things I sing about in those songs are things we talk with the kids about.

MV: You have really put your effort into youth programs including the amazing Invisible Children project donating from proceeds of Loverboy sales and as a musical ambassador; what do people need to know about this to help inspire contributions?

BD: It’s easy to not feel connected because we are so far away and don’t see it every day. But just imagine yourself living in a conflict zone and having your own child, stolen in the middle of the night and taken as a prisoner and trained to become soldier.

MV: The winter ski season really didn’t deliver here, have you gotten some snow time in yet this season? If not,what’s your plan?

ND: Not yet. I’m praying for some more storms. If Dodge Ridge doesn’t open, I’ll take up badminton.

MV: One of the people you like is Pete Yorn and he was friends with the Grandaddy crew a few years back. Did you all connect with each other around this time and did you ever collaborate with that group, producer Lucky Lew, and the other Oakdale musicians like Dave Hanley and Built Like Alaska?

BD: I never really connected with Grandaddy. I know Hanley from the Strawberry Music Festival. I’ve always admired his playing. Built Like Alaska was the band in Oakdale that we all looked up to. Don’t sleep on the Good Luck Thrift Store Outlet and the solo meanderings of Willy Tea. There’s some amazing music coming out of the area.

MV: Who would you most like to do a duet with?

BD: The Dixie Chicks

MV: People don’t realize that Brett Dennen was released in 2004. From Oakdale to UC Santa Cruz to touring the world must have quite an impact., how do you think you have changed the most since then? Are you more introspective, more or less outgoing?

BD: I think I’m much more outgoing now. Ithink you can hear the change in the music.

MV: You are heading off to the Middle East in Feb, visiting places like Dubai the very day before your Gallo Center show, will you be performing there?

BD: Yes, I’m playing a festival there. It’s mostly a bunch of ex pats and vacationers that come to the festival. Not many locals attend the festival.

MV: Your brother Nathan just released his CD and he will be opening for you, how do think that you influenced his songwriting style or has he developed on his own?

BD: I don’t think I’ve influenced him at all

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really. He has his own brand of music that is totally unique and true to him. He’s awesome. Not only is he talented, he’s probably the funniest guy I know. He’s always got me cracking up. He has devoted himself to working in the non-profit world with organizations that benefit children. He has a huge heart and he’s way better looking than me. In seventh grade he had the highest math scores in school. He’s pretty much amazing.

MV: Anything special that you really want to dowhen you are back home for this show?

BD: Hopefully there will be snow up at Dodge Ridge and I can go skiing.

MV: Do you have a favorite Modesto area food that you miss the most when you are away?

BD: I think Modesto has amazing Mexican food. Specifically all the little taquerias. They’re all good. I used to eat at the Brighter Side all the time. Amazing sandwiches.

MV: One of our regular ModestoView questions is: Do you prefer the Beatles or Stone and why?

BD: Two completely different types of music. I don’t even know how to answer that. They’re both great.

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Unity Music

By Jennifer Allsup

Skate Jams, Skateboard competi-

tions an Underground California Amateur Skateboarding team out of the Bay Area, Livermore Ca. to be exact!!! In 2003 Unity was a little old skate shop, which consisted of doing skate competition, poetry slams and live music. Many well known skaters, record labels and musicians supported Unity back in the day, such as Tony Hawk, Thrasher Magazine, Dead Kennedy’s, Wild Records, Road Lords and Mark Gonzales.

In 2007, Unity made a big jump to Modesto and changed Unity to more of a musical adventure, with founder Tony T. of The Pendletons and Tony T. and the Headhunters. In 2010 XFest had their first Rockabilly stage in Modesto and Unity Music was a big part in gathering all the bands to perform. This is where Tony T. met the love of his life Miss Lauren, who is now the womanly-hand in the Unity Music adventure. Along, with their lovely lady street-team Valerie Gray and Lindsay Atkinson.

Unity Music adventures in Modesto consist of “Day at the Altamont “ which, would be Mike’s Roadhouse Bar, it is an amazing little bar in the middle of the Altamont with the Modesto Throttles car show and live music with DAM and the Pendletons.

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In June of 2011 right along with Modesto’s famous Graffiti Nights, Unity Music threw their first big show at Minnie’s on McHenry called “The Tiki Party” live Rockabilly, Pin-ups, and Classic Cars. Needless to say it was a huge success for Tony T. and Lauren.

Look for it in June of 2012. You will not be disappointed! Tony said in so many words “They say when you retire from punk music, you jump onto a swinging grand time with Rockabilly”!

Even though back in the day Tony T. and Lauren of Unity Music were huge Ska and Punk fanatics, rockabilly lives within their souls. Unity Music not only does “Rockabilly” bookings but would love to hook-up with other genres as well.

Unity Music strives on supporting local talents and our community of Modesto! Tony T. and Lauren encourage you to contact them for shows near and abroad.

Contact Information for “UNITY MUSIC” www.facebook.com/unitymusicpresents emai : unitymusic.contact@yahoo.com So, Swing a little Swing and we will meet up next month!

Smiles,, Jennifer Allsup Sweet Pea Knickers Productions 209-735-9682

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Advertisement for Starving Musicians

By Tara Tinsley There’s nothing like getting things for

free especially when you’re a starving musician. Being creative and knowing a little bit about marketing can help but here are a few tips to start you out there without having to pay for it.

#1 Social Media. In today’s day and age this is the most obvious answer. The more people you reach, the more people you reach and so on! Askyour friends to “share” your posts on social networking sites and offer incentives such as telling everyone that whoever likes your band page on Facebook will be entered to win a free autographed CD or free ticket to a show (or something you can offer) and who ever shares that post will have an extra entry. Not only will they like your page but they will share it.

#2 Get printed. Do something for the community as a band or as a musician. Put together a charity show, plant a tree, or do something worth printing so the newspapers and magazines will want to write about it. Establish relationships with local or regional writers and make sure they always knowwhat you are doing and if it’s press worthy, they’ll print it! Send music mags your CD for review and put writers

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#3 Get on the Radio. It’s hard to get into regular rotation especially with major stations unless you have big bucks like the major labels do. You might not get into regular rotation at a big station but trying to hop on a station promoted event or creating and playing an event that is press worthy (for the community, cancer benefit, opening for semi-major artist etc) can get you an interview in studio and the possibility of playing songs live on the radio. If they have a local hour, send music in for that.

You never know until you ask! College stations and the smaller non-corporate stations are good to look into as well because although they don’t have as wide of a reach, they can give you a good start into getting your songs in rotation if it fits their format and their DJ likes you!

The more places you are the better. So be creative, take a marketing class or see what other people are doing and do it better. Use the money you save to better your equipment or head out on tour. You’ve played for free enough, now it’s time to make the “free” system work for you.

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Delighted by Dream Dinners

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Carla Ciccarelli opened Dream Dinners five years ago in Modesto. She and her husband Greg also have Ciccarelli Jewelers of Modesto for 21 years. Carla has been a “foodie” her whole life, she’s a mother of three, and has a business degree from the University of Nevada. More than all that, Carla has a dedication and passion that welcomes you from the moment you walk through her door. Her staff is warm, friendly, and most accommodating according to Jennifer Giblin of Oakdale and loyal customer for the past 2 years. Jennifer is a single mom on the move, who relies on Dream Dinners for meals her children enjoy eating, that are healthy and convenient. Plus Jennifer loves the affordable monthly variety of choices especially the pastas and seafood.

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3) Spread topping evenly over apple mixture in pan: cover and freeze. Please make sure your dinner has cooking Instruction label.

going to be a family and friends’ affair, Dream Dinners is like having your own personal sous chef in your kitchen! Create the mostromantic dinner in the privacy of your own home, no reservation needed, choose your own music, take the worry out of driving as you raise your glass of fave spirits, and delight in your Dream Dinner.

Decisions, decisions! Butternut raviolis with caramelized onions or herb crusted flank steak? Then again, I haven’t had a tasty chicken with lemon and artichoke sauce in awhile! Make cooking time a fun time! Bringing couples closer together and families back to the dinner table!

So Carla, Beatles or Stones? She was so not excepting the question, her initial response was one of awwww and Oh wow! With slight hesitation she said Beatles for the easy listening but I could totally see her rocking out at a Stones concert with me!

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Celebrate the Big Movie Award Night at the State

Go retro, go glam and go in style to the State and watch and party with Cold House Vodka and your fellow film buffs and watch live as the movie industry gives the big awards. Walk the red Carpet at the State beginning at 4:30 pm. Who will be best dressed? Will it be you? Go be seen Modesto.

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Don’t be like Ricky Bobby so try some Crepés!

Where can you get crepes on a daily basis? Café Deva, besides the awesome coffee, wonderful hosting of all ages music events, it our own local French Café. You can get savory and sweet crepes. Try some today. Open at 7 am.

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Guinness Beer, Caramal Syrup, Vanilla Ice Cream and a mountain of whip cream. And bless your Irish buttons, a Guinness Float. With two straws you have a romantic valentine desert.

Benefitting the Community By: Guadalupe Ruiz, Alex Rendon, and Ryan Wilson

Winter is here! The question now is

where are the youth going? Having nothing to do in the Stanislaus Community leaves the youth out in the streets getting into trouble. In order to help and protect our future leaders we, the community, need a safe place for them to have fun. For instance, the community may use a gym or community center for events like movies, dances, games, and carnivals.

Who will make this happen? If the community has a coordinator, he or she may be the first person to get things started. If the community does not have one, then the community should seek a responsible citizen to take charge.

The person in charge of community activities could create a flier to advertise youth events. Some suggestions may be placing

them around town, in The View, and at schools. Opportunities to get together will give a chance for the youth to meet each other, and for some youth it may be an opportunity to develop better social skills.

How can this benefit the parents? It relieves them from stress by giving their children a safe environment to hang out under adult supervision. All in all, it provides them an opportunity of free time or a chance to volunteer for the benefit of the children.

Opening the community center to the youth benefits everyone in the community.

It gives the youth a safe and fun environment. Volunteers need to step up and help our future leaders.

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time? In the thirty years that my husband, Casey, and I have been together, my thought was WOW we’ve made it. But, how is it possible? How do we communicate and interact with each other on a daily basis that allows us to be not only married, but lovers and friends as well?

I’ve asked several couples with 40 and 50 + year marriages, “How has your love lasted?” Here are some of their responses

“Love That Lasts A Lifetime”

Top Ten Steps for Love To Last A Lifetime 1) Communication. Couples need to talk about anything and everything, no secrets.

2) Say “I Love You” daily, and also show it.

It really is the little things, a cup of coffee without asking or filling up the car with gas.

3) Have a spiritual connection. God is first. Do unto your spouse, as you would have them do unto you. Dannie Hudson says, “God brought Darleen to me.”

4) Share your dreams together. Buying a house, children, wonderful vacations all of these are dreams you have together and this makes the fairy tale of happily ever after.

5) Promote good health. Having a mutual concern about health keeps you healthier in the later years. Romie and Gert (53 years) “In our lives, we try to eat right as well as exercise on a daily basis--at minimum, a walk each day. Above all that, we cherish the love we have for one another and maintain that also.”

6) Sex is more than just a physical act; it’s also an emotional connection. Touch and kiss each other every day. As years go by deep love and passion for each other bridges the stresses of family, work, and physical changes that come with age.

7) Make each other your BFF (best friends forever). Acknowledge and respect what the other person is; don’t try to control or change them.

8) Love is a choice. Choose to make each other happy every day, focus on the positive qualities. Don’t keep score. Most marriages have ups and downs, and there are times when we will not like our spouse

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one bit. Choose to love during these difficult times.

9) You never know how strong your relationship is until it’s tested. When you do make it through a crisis together you will find you are tighter than ever. Sandy & Danny Emfinger (40 years) “I believe that our love has lasted so long is because we both have a great capacity to forgive. When one of us have maybe grown in a new direction the other has always been willing to adapt to changes that life brings. It simple easy to be with Danny he knows me better than anyone else in the world. I don’t believe that I would ever trust anyone like I trust Danny. Life is hard we have to just love and care for each other. Pitbull mentality. Never give up!“ 10) Take interest in your spouse’s hobbies.

Don’t do it grudgingly, put a smile on your face and who knows, you might try that 25mile bike ride and he might go to the mall

and actually have fun. Dannie and Darlene Hudson (54 years) “We share common interests and we like being together.”

When you come to the time after years of being together and you have that connection when you can almost read their mind, you have a shared history and the inside jokes, you can make eye contact that says volumes or the flirting with just a crooked smile - that is when you know your love has lasted a lifetime.

Debi Campbell Care Connections Debi runs Care Connections in Modesto providing senior advocacy information for home, facility, and health services.

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siast tells me when I wax poetic about my love for the art. I get it; I really do.

Pick up any Robert Frost or Emily Dickenson poem and read a few lines to yourself.

You’ll likely feel confused at first pass. Let me share a little secret: read it aloud. When you speak the words, they make a lot more sense.

They come to life.

That, my friends, is why I love spoken word poetry. It’s why I think you’ll like it, too. I’ll be covering the local Modesto poetry scene in this feature, sharing special events, noteworthy lines from local poets andpointing out what I think you shouldn’t miss in the upcoming month.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention Slam on Rye first. This poetry slam happens every third Wednesday of the month at Modesto’s Prospect Theatre. Sign-ups are open to any poet; consequently, it’s a real wild card. Of-

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January’s Slam on Rye was perfect. It’s the

reason I venture out in the cold winter months. Here’s a line from that night from The Saint, a local legend.

You said that you can do better than me Question is: Can you do better than yourself?

Beautiful, right?

Modesto’s poetry scene is popping this month. Check our event calendar for all the details. I’m definitely going to be at Smooth Grooves and Att-i-tudes featuring The Fine Line Feb. 17th at Deva Café. It’s an open mic, poetry and live blues music event hosted by Jai, Jennifer Hamilton and Elizabeth Sousa.

I can virtually guarantee a good time. Can I get an amen?

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POETRY & JAZZ Any romantics in the house? Tis the season for pink, chocolates, flowers and Valentine’s Day. If you happen to be male you might find yourself standing with numerous other men the day of looking for the perfect card that will jump out at you that will communicate your most inner thoughts for your significant other via Hallmark.

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No pressure fellas but plenty to do on this annual date night. Mrs. Grace Lieberman is doing a showcase of vocalists with a romantic theme at Beth Shalom Feb. 12th, Check out: www.cbsmodesto.org/concerts. TheValley Rhythm Section lead by Earl Evans is doing a Valentine’s dance show at the Clarion with hotel package if you can’t find your

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By Eric Benson car at the end of the night. Call Larry at 521-1612, ext 523 to hook you up. And for the teenagers in the house Modesto Sound will put on a Valentine’s concert Saturday Feb. 11th at Deva Cafe with live music by MAMA winners House of Orange, Tyler Platt, and more. Cover charge 5 dollars but no one turned away for lack of funds.

One the scene: theState Theatre continued to rock the house in January with Mark Hummel’s harmonica blow out, and guitar slinger Eric Johnson. On to Ronnie Montrose kicking out the jam on Feb. 4th, Heartbreaker, a Led Tribute Feb. 18th, and then some 80’s rockers, the Motels coming March 9.. Call the State (209) 527-4697, or check out www.thestate.org for the lowdown on upcoming shows.

The bands play on at the Barkin’ Dog Grill supporting live music in an all-age environment. The food is good in a casual setting and the mighty John Black of JB Presents continues to bring in the MOFO Party Band for a CD release party on Feb. 17th.

The band plays some greasy down-home Blues with powerful vocals and musicianship that get a room going. The Barkin’ Dog also has a Jazz Jam with David Dow on Thursdays where musicians can sit in and network. Save the date for Tresetti’s Fat Tuesday Party Feb. 24th, a street party withFlying Blind, Autumn’s Garden, and other bands TBA. So come out for some music, New Orleans food, and some beads.

More music on the local scene. Fuzio’s in the Downtown has our own folk diva Rachel Renae on Thursdays. Chef ’s of New York features singing great Cathy Canales onSaturdays. Village Baking Company is now featuring local music on Fridays and Sundays with special Saturday night shows.

Deva Café Thursday Night Ramble continues with guitar slinger Eli Lester now playing with the house band Big Earl & Poorhouse Millionaires and weekly special guests and webcast on www.threelle.com.

If you get outonly one Thursday make sure

it’s the Third Thursdays Art Walk in the Downtown cause ever in the chill of winter there is a lot of events happening that night. 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 Beuttner and Matt Harrington, Friday’s dynamic duo Johnny & Kelly, and Saturdays rotate with: MCW Band, Strange Brew, The Nines, & Public Domain. Dress code weekends so call so you don’t offend, (209) 409-8665 for details.

Off the beaten path: the Clarion Hotel & Shooters on Sisk road have open mike Mondays, Wednesdays with the Creole Jazz Kings and every third Sunday feature tradJazz jammers with host bands for listening and dancing. Special event on Sunday Feb. 19th Modesto Tradition Jazz Society features Tom Rigney and Flambeau from 12:00 to 5:00 PM for some Cajun music and dancing.

The West Side Theatre in Newman, well worth the drive from Modesto, continues with an eclectic lineup in a restored theatre environment. On the calendar for tribute madness sale: in Feb. 25th Aja Vu, (Steely Dan Tribute). For more info check out: www.westsidetheatre.org, or call (209) 8624490.

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

When you meet Barbara Miller for the

first time, you meet what we all see up front, which is a polite and soft-spoken person on the outside. But when you run with her, you get a feeling of amazement and MC Hammer’s “You Can’t Touch This”.

Barbara’s 72 years young and is what I consider a local running Hero. She’s been featured in Runner’s World, Running Times and was just recently on the cover of Norcal Running Magazine. Barbara has also received The USATF Outstanding Athlete Award for her age division 8 times. She was Runner’s World Female Master of the year at age 60 and in 2009 she was United States Track & Field (USTAF) Pacific Association Master Female runner of the year. In 2000, she was the SOS Female Outstanding Athlete of the year, which includes all sports and all age divisions. There’s more, but I’m sure you’re getting the picture post card/ video here, “You Can’t Touch This.”

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very humble person. Her running accomplishments includes setting a world record at The Boston Marathon at the age of 60 with a time of 3:11:57 and she currently holds the Boston course record for her age division. She also has set other American records in the 5K, 8K, 10K, 12K, half marathon and marathon. She started to put up world records in the 55-59 age divisions and has continued all the way to her current age division 70-74. Some of her records have been broken, but she still holds records in several distances. The one she’s most proud of is her Boston half marathon record at age 60. She ran it in 1:29:49 and as far as she knows it hasn’t been broken. Barbara has been running for over 30 years and is an active runner and still races. In fact, she has signed up for a 4-mile race in Sacramento in February and a half marathon in March.

She also plans to compete in the Buzz Oates Series in Sacramento. This is a series (13 in all) of races ranging from the 5K to the Half Marathon. She will also compete in some

PA/USTAF races mostly in the Bay Area and of course, some of our local races. Yes, Modesto View Readers, “You Can’t Touch This.”

I asked Barbara what advice could she share with our young people today that find themselves too busy for exercise? She replied, “Just do it! You will feel better for it. Being physically fit really raises your quality of life.

When you feel good about yourself it spills over into all aspects of your life. Your selfesteem goes up. Your confidence goes up, etc. You do not have to run to stay fit and healthy, but you do need to exercise everyday and make healthy food choices. Running is a personal choice for me. It has been a complete life changer. I feel blessed to have been able to travel to so many places and have so many running friends all over the United States. But, if running is not for you, do something that makes you move and keeps you happy and physically active. Your life will be much better for it.”

In memory of Doug Braasch

Modesto View Readers, you can meet and greet our World Record Super Star running sensation on February 5th at The Super Sunday Relay’s in Modesto. This is a fast and scenic two-mile loop through a community park. Each of the three-person team will run the loop once. Individuals can choose to run the loop three times for the entire six-mile time. This is its only race like this locally and there are plenty of chances to win awards (given to top 3 in each age division) & raffle prizes. Get your family and friends together and form a fun Relay Team.

For more information log onto www.cvrunning.com/super_sunday.htm or www.shadowchase.org or call 209-986-8446 email info@ cvrunning.com

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Computer Basics Friends of Library Board Meeting Ghost of Hannah Mendez Book Discussion Live Music Showcase Tax Prep Help Classes Wine tasting/Food Pairing Stanislaus County Regional Tourism Roundtable Ballet Barre Conditioning Seminar for business owners and operators Wiggle Worms Young Masters Art Show Story Time Turlock Library Book Club Toddler Storytime Preschool Story Time 37th Annual Young Masters Art Show Delicato Vinyards Art Show Free Knitting and Crochet Classes 5 Points Peace Vigil Karaoke Creole Jazz Kings HUMP DAY Open JaM night !!!

Judy Collins My Week with Marilyn Open Mic Comedy Jason Gully Live Karaoke Night Neil Buettner Live Johnny&Kelly

Modesto Library Turlock Library Modesto Library St Clair Theatre Riverbank Library Bacchus Howard Training Center Central West Ballet State Theatre Salida Library Mistlin Gallery Modesto Library Turlock Library Turlock Library Empire Library Mistlin Gallery Delicato Tasting Room Waterford Library 5 Points-McHenry and J St Nino's Place Clarion / Shooters Copper Rhino Gallo Center for the Arts State Theatre Material Grill The Boardroom MIdway Lounge P Wexford's Pub Speakeasy

THURSDAY, Feb 2

Computer Basics Jumping Cup Craft Patio Party Ballet Pilates Handling Clay Classes Young Masters Art Show 37th Annual Young Masters Art Show Delicato Vinyards Art Show Mediation 101 Class Dave Dow open jam session Metal Jam Open Jam Night Tribal Seeds Live Back to Black 2012 Back To Black Click Event DJ Fereirra Thursdays Norweigan Wood Poker Tourney Rachel Renae Ladies Night Thursday Night Ramble Johnny & Kelly Pint Night Tribal Seeds 80s DJ Karaoke Night Aqua Thursdays Caliente College Nights Flyboys House Party Neil and Matt Live Karaoke Skewers Style Azucar Thursdays

Modesto Library Ceres Library Minnie's Central West Ballet Chartreuse Muse Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Delicato Tasting Room Pacific Mediation Barkin' Dog Grill Clarion / Shooters Nino's Place Fat Cat Music House Gallo Center for the Arts Gallo Center Clarion / Shooters State Theatre The Other Place Fuzio Universal Pasta Deva Cafe P Wexford's Pub Fat Cat Music House Speakeasy MIdway Lounge Aqua Lounge Studio 47 Copper Rhino The Boardroom Skewers Kabob House Azucar Latin Grill

Reggae Fridays Young Masters Art Show 37th Annual Young Masters Art Show Delicato Vinyards Art Show Norweigan Wood Moira Buffini- Dinner Modesto Elks Crab Feed World of Laughs Comedy Joe Baretta & Tim Allen Live Live Music Fridays at the Bakery My Week with Marilyn Josh Rosenblum Band Live My Fair Lady Josh Rosenblum Live Karaoke Night DJ Will Doc Holiday Live Country Music MCW Band Neil & Matt Live Weekend Dance Party Weekly Issue Live

St Clair Theatre Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Delicato Tasting Room State Theatre Prospect Theatre Project Elks Lodge Doubletree Fuzio Universal Pasta Village Bakery State Theatre Material Grill Gallo Center for the Arts Material Grill MIdway Lounge Bacchus Nino's Place The Other Place The Boardroom Speakeasy Crocodiles Copper Rhino

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SATURDAY, Feb 4 Belly Dancing Pharmacy Technician Training Program Young Masters Art Show 37th Annual Young Masters Art Show Delicato Vinyards Art Show My Fair Lady

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Skewers Kabob House McHenry Village St. 62F Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Delicato Tasting Room Gallo Center for the Arts

SATURDAY, Feb 4 Continued Oakdale Swim Crab Shoot Moira Buffini- Dinner Love Moat Soiree des Arts Hollopoynt Strangebrew Valley Rhythm Section My Fair Lady Off The Air - Agent Ribbons, Not an Airplane + Ronnie Montrose Karaoke Night 80's night with the Spazmatics DJ Kevin & DJ Chopstiques Live Country Music Neil & Matt Live Weekend Dance Party Spazzmatics 80s Night Live Talk of the Town Presents

Oakdale Sportsman Club Prospect Theatre Project La Maison Du Lac Lustre Fat Cat Music House P Wexford's Pub Clarion / Shooters Gallo Center for the Arts Deva Cafe State Theatre MIdway Lounge Nino's Place Bacchus The Other Place Speakeasy Crocodiles Nino's Place Fat Cat Music House

SUNDAY, Feb 5 Sunday Group Run Super Sunday Relay, Modesto Breakfast at Sips Music Sundays at the Bakery Young Masters Art Show My Week with Marilyn My Fair Lady Norweigan Wood Moira Buffini- Dinner Karaoke Bring Your Own Record Night Karaoke Night Sunday Golden Oldie Dance Party

Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Davis High Park Sip's Bistro Village Bakery Mistlin Gallery State Theatre Gallo Center for the Arts State Theatre Prospect Theatre Project Nino's Place Camp 4 MIdway Lounge Crocodiles

MONDAY, Feb 6 Family Movie Blue Adventures Free Pool Karoke Wiggle Worms Young Masters Art Show Chess Nights Karaoke Mondays

Modesto Library Nino's Place Boardroom Modesto Library Mistlin Gallery Camp 4 The Boardroom

TUESDAY, Feb 7 Bluegrass Jam Faux Stanied Glass Craft Friends of Library Meeting Internet Basics Jay Smith Comedy Valentin's Making Crafts Ballet Pilates Preschool Story Time Young Masters Art Show Wiggle Worms Preschool Story Time Hughson Library Book Sale Tuesday Track Workout Preschool StoryTime Bluegrass Jam Figure Drawing Figure Drawing Le Havre Salsa Dancing Trivia Night Tim Allen Live Tipsy Tuesdays/Beer Pong Karaoke Night Miki Industry Night T's Night Out Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus

Queen Bean Newman Library Riverbank Library Modesto Library White Elephant Waterford Library Central West Ballet Waterford Library Mistlin Gallery Modesto Library Ceres Library Hughson Library MJC Track Modesto Library Queen Bean Chartreuse Muse Chartreuse Muse State Theatre Clarion / Shooters P Wexford's Pub The Boardroom The Other Place MIdway Lounge Miki Japanese T's Cocktails Speakeasy

WEDNESAY, Feb 8 Computer Basics Effective Parenting Skills Friends of Library Board Meeting Live Music Showcase Paper Heart Crafts Tax Prep Help Classes Teddy Bear Crafts Wine tasting/Food Pairing Ballet Barre Conditioning Wiggle Worms Young Masters Art Show Story Time Toddler Storytime Preschool Story Time 37th Annual Young Masters Art Show Free Knitting and Crochet Classes Karaoke Live local Music Showcase Creole Jazz Kings HUMP DAY Open JaM night !!!

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Patterson Library Modesto Library Waterford Library St Clair Theatre Keyes Library Riverbank Library Patterson Library Bacchus Central West Ballet Salida Library Mistlin Gallery Modesto Library Turlock Library Empire Library Mistlin Gallery Waterford Library Nino's Place St Clair Theatre Clarion / Shooters Copper Rhino Gallo Center for the Arts

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WEDNESDAY, Feb 8 Continued Open Mic Comedy Jason Gully Live Karaoke Night Neil Buettner Live Johnny&Kelly

Material Grill The Boardroom MIdway Lounge P Wexford's Pub Speakeasy

THURSDAY, Feb 9 Card Making Crafts Jay Smith Open Mic Comedy Patio Party Ten Craft Chocolates Ballet Pilates Handling Clay Classes Young Masters Art Show Emmy-Award Actress Tracey Conway 37th Annual Young Masters Art Show Dave Dow open jam session Metal Jam Open Jam Night DJ Fereirra Thursdays Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis Poker Tourney Rachel Renae Ladies Night Thursday Night Ramble Johnny & Kelly Pint Night 80s DJ Karaoke Night Aqua Thursdays Flyboys House Party Neil and Matt Live Karaoke Skewers Style Azucar Thursdays

Riverbank Library The Other Place Minnie's Ceres Library Central West Ballet Chartreuse Muse Mistlin Gallery Martin G Peterson Center Mistlin Gallery Barkin' Dog Grill Clarion / Shooters Nino's Place Clarion / Shooters Gallo Center for the Arts The Other Place Fuzio Universal Pasta Deva Cafe P Wexford's Pub Speakeasy MIdway Lounge Aqua Lounge Copper Rhino The Boardroom Skewers Kabob House Azucar Latin Grill

FRIDAY, Feb 10 Red Dog Ashe Reggae Fridays Mistlin Almond Blossom Show Young Masters Art Show 37th Annual Young Masters Art Show Moira Buffini- Dinner Modesto Elks Club Crab Feed Hamlet Joe Baretta & Tim Allen Live Live Music Fridays at the Bakery Tribute to Glenn Miller & Tex Beneke Y & T, DAM & Ambush Live Y&T, DAM Live Beyer-Johansen Present: Grease Josh Rosenblum Band Live Y&T Josh Rosenblum Live Karaoke Night DJ Will Hella Jay Smith Comedy Live Country Music MCW Band Neil & Matt Live Weekend Dance Party Weekly Issue Live

Barkin' Dog Grill St Clair Theatre Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Prospect Theatre Project Modesto Elks Club Stage 3 Sonora Fuzio Universal Pasta Village Bakery Gallo Center for the Arts Fat Cat Music House Fat Cat Music House Beyer Little Theatre Material Grill Fat Cat Music House Material Grill MIdway Lounge Bacchus Nino's Place Clarion / Shooters The Other Place The Boardroom Speakeasy Crocodiles Copper Rhino

SATURDAY, Feb 11 Belly Dancing Computer Basics Scrapooking Fun Valentin's Making Crafts Don Osborne Run for the Library Pharmacy Technician Training Program FREE E-Waste Collection Mistlin Almond Blossom Show Young Masters Art Show 37th Annual Young Masters Art Show Scrapbooking Classes Moira Buffini- Dinner Monkey Knife Fight, Shaylin Nicole + "Love Struck” A Valentine Dinner Show Friends of Oakdale Heritage Casino Night Hamlet Los Terricolas De Nestor Daniel +more Sweetheart Special Valley Rhythm Section Tao: The art of the drum Beyer-Johansen Present: Grease Strangebrew Karaoke Night Cross the Street Band Live Country Music Neil & Matt Live Weekend Dance Party

Skewers Kabob House Riverbank Library Modesto Library Turlock Library Oakdale Library McHenry Village St. 62F Coldwell Banker–Vinson Chase Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Modesto Library Prospect Theatre Project Queen Bean GHS Multipurpose Room Bianchi Community Center Stage 3 Sonora Fat Cat Music House Clarion / Shooters Gallo Center for the Arts Beyer Little Theatre The Boardrooom MIdway Lounge Nino's Place The Other Place Speakeasy Crocodiles

Events posted at press time, subject to change without notice, check www. modestoview.com for up to the minute times and schedules.

SUNDAY, Feb 12 Sunday Group Run Breakfast at Sips Music Sundays at the Bakery Grace Lieberman & Friends Moira Buffini- Dinner Movie Drinking Game Valentine Murder Mystery Dinner Battle of the Bands Round 2 Karaoke Miss Pumpkin's Love Fest Bring Your Own Record Night Hamlet Karaoke Night Sunday Golden Oldie Dance Party

Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Sip's Bistro Village Bakery Congregation Beth Shalom Prospect Theatre Project Speakeasy Carnegie Arts Center Plea for Peace Center Nino's Place Gallo Center for the Arts Camp 4 Stage 3 Sonora MIdway Lounge Crocodiles

MONDAY, Feb 13 Friends of Library Meeting Internet Basics Karoke Teen Button Making Mistlin Almond Blossom Show Wiggle Worms Chess Nights

Patterson Library Salida Library Boardroom Riverbank Library Mistlin Gallery Modesto Library Camp 4

TUESDAY, Feb 14 Astronomy Night Chocolate Rose Craft Friends of Library Meeting Internet Basics Jay Smith Comedy Mayor's Book Club Teen Button Making Valentine Collage Crafts Ballet Pilates Mistlin Almond Blossom Show Preschool Story Time Salida Library Bookclub Wiggle Worms Tuesday Track Workout Valentine Murder Mystery Dinner Preschool StoryTime Valentine's Day Tasting 2nd Tuesday-Open Mic Poetry Figure Drawing Lorna Luft - Songs My Mother Taught Me Social Distortion Live Trivia Night Tim Allen Live Tipsy Tuesdays/Beer Pong Karaoke Night Miki Industry Night T's Night Out Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus

Newman Library Oakdale Library Patterson Library Salida Library White Elephant Waterford Library Riverbank Library Denair Library Central West Ballet Mistlin Gallery Waterford Library Salida Library Modesto Library MJC Track Carnegie Arts Center Modesto Library Sip's Bistro Barkin' Dog Grill Chartreuse Muse Galo Center Modesto Center Plaza P Wexford's Pub The Boardroom The Other Place MIdway Lounge Miki Japanese T's Cocktails Speakeasy

WEDNESDAY, Feb 15 Beginning Excel Book Discussion - Galileo's Daughter Live Music Showcase Tax Prep Help Classes Teen Button Making Teen games and Crafts Wine tasting/Food Pairing Ballet Barre Conditioning Mistlin Almond Blossom Show Free Knitting and Crochet Classes Karaoke Book Discussion - Modesto Library Creole Jazz Kings Fresh Beat Band HUMP DAY Open JaM night !!!

Open Mic Comedy Karaoke Night Neil Buettner Live Johnny&Kelly

Modesto Library Modesto Library St Clair Theatre Riverbank Library Modesto Library Patterson Library Bacchus Central West Ballet Mistlin Gallery Waterford Library Nino's Place Modesto Library Clarion / Shooters Gallo Center for the Arts Copper Rhino Material Grill MIdway Lounge P Wexford's Pub Speakeasy

THURSDAY, Feb 16 Patio Party Ballet Pilates Handling Clay Classes Mistlin Almond Blossom Show 3rd Thrursday Art Walk Dave Dow open jam session Open Jam Night DJ Fereirra Thursdays Hamlet Kibibi Dillon Memorial Comedy Show Rachel Renae Ladies Night Thursday Night Ramble Beyer-Johansen Present: Grease Damn Yankees Johnny & Kelly Pint Night Karaoke Night Aqua Thursdays Flyboys House Party

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FRIDAY, Feb 17 Reggae Fridays Mistlin Almond Blossom Show Mistlin Ceramics Show Annual Ag Scholarship Luncheon/ Show Moira Buffini- Dinner Smooth Grooves & Att-i-tudes "All I Really Need to Know.." Fundraiser Hamlet Joe Baretta & Tim Allen Live Live Music Fridays at the Bakery Beyer-Johansen Present: Grease Copland & Debussy Josh Rosenblum Band Live Karaoke Night DJ Will Live Country Music MCW Band Neil & Matt Live Rock Lobster Weekend Dance Party Weekly Issue Live

St Clair Theatre Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Bianchi Community Center Prospect Theatre Project Deva Cafe Peterson Event Center Stage 3 Sonora Fuzio Universal Pasta Village Bakery Beyer Little Theatre Gallo Center for the Arts Material Grill MIdway Lounge Bacchus The Other Place The Boardroom Speakeasy Nino's Place Crocodiles Copper Rhino

SATURDAY, Feb 18 Belly Dancing Internet Basica en Espanol Saturday Movie - Smurfs Pharmacy Technician Training Program Mistlin Almond Blossom Show Mistlin Ceramics Show MS Support Group Meeting Msyo Spring Concert Masonic Crab & Prime Rib Dinner Moira Buffini- Dinner Valley Vipers Crab Feed "All I Really Need to Know.." Fundraiser Hamlet Mary Machado - Patsy Cline Zombie Death Stench/ Bombs Over Head Beyer-Johansen Present: Grease Copland & Debussy Live Rock Tribute to Led Zeppelin Strangebrew Karaoke Night DJ Diamond / DJ LADY KATE Live Country Music Neil & Matt Live Tequila Mockingbird Weekend Dance Party

Skewers Kabob House Riverbank Library Oakdale Library McHenry Village St. 62F Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery MS Office 422 McHenry Gallo Center for the Arts Masonic Hall Prospect Theatre Project Emory Hall Manteca Peterson Event Center Stage 3 Sonora Clarion / Shooters Fat Cat Music House Beyer Little Theatre Gallo Center for the Arts State Theatre P Wexford's Pub MIdway Lounge Fat Cat Music House The Other Place Speakeasy Nino's Place Crocodiles

SUNDAY, Feb 19 Sunday Group Run Breakfast at Sips Music Sundays at the Bakery Bringing up Baby Young Frankenstein Moira Buffini- Dinner American Legion Crab Feed Karaoke Bring Your Own Record Night Hamlet Tom Rigney& Flaumbeau Beyer-Johansen Present: Grease Young Frankenstein Karaoke Night Sunday Golden Oldie Dance Party

Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Sip's Bistro Village Bakery State Theatre Gallo Center for the Arts Prospect Theatre Project Ripon Community Center Nino's Place Camp 4 Stage 3 Sonora Clarion / Shooters Beyer Little Theatre Gallo Center for the Arts MIdway Lounge Crocodiles

MONDAY, Feb 20 Karoke President's Day Mistlin Almond Blossom Show Mistlin Ceramics Show Wiggle Worms Chess Nights

Boardroom Library Closed Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Modesto Library Camp 4

TUESDAY, Feb 21 Bluegrass Jam Family Game Night Family Movie Night Legend of Guardians Jay Smith Comedy Ballet Pilates Mistlin Almond Blossom Show

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For more updates join us on Facebook at facebook.com/modestoview TUESDAY, Feb 21 Continued Mistlin Ceramics Show Preschool Story Time Wiggle Worms Tuesday Track Workout Preschool StoryTime Tresetti's Fat Tuesday Figure Drawing Trivia Night Tim Allen Live Tipsy Tuesdays/Beer Pong Karaoke Night Miki Industry Night T's Night Out Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus

Mistlin Gallery Waterford Library Modesto Library MJC Track Modesto Library Fat Cat Music House Chartreuse Muse P Wexford's Pub The Boardroom The Other Place MIdway Lounge Miki Japanese T's Cocktails Speakeasy

WEDNESDAY, Feb 22 Beginning Word Live Music Showcase Tax Prep Help Classes Teen Button Making Wine tasting/Food Pairing Ballet Barre Conditioning Mistlin Almond Blossom Show Mistlin Ceramics Show Free Knitting and Crochet Classes Karaoke Creole Jazz Kings Heart Health Class HUMP DAY Open JaM night !!!

Open Mic Comedy Karaoke Night Neil Buettner Live Johnny&Kelly

Patterson Library St Clair Theatre Riverbank Library Denair Library Bacchus Central West Ballet Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Waterford Library Nino's Place Clarion / Shooters Modesto Library Copper Rhino Material Grill MIdway Lounge P Wexford's Pub Speakeasy

THURDAY, Feb 23 Jay Smith Open Mic Comedy Leap Year Frog Crafts Patio Party Ballet Pilates Handling Clay Classes Mistlin Almond Blossom Show Mistlin Ceramics Show Dave Dow open jam session Empty Bowls Fundraiser Open Jam Night Death Angel DJ Fereirra Thursdays Hamlet Rachel Renae Ladies Night Thursday Night Ramble Johnny & Kelly Pint Night Karaoke Night Aqua Thursdays Flyboys House Party Neil and Matt Live Karaoke Skewers Style Azucar Thursdays

The Other Place Empire Library Minnie's Central West Ballet Chartreuse Muse Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Barkin' Dog Grill Modesto Center Plaza Nino's Place Fat Cat Music House Clarion / Shooters Stage 3 Sonora Fuzio Universal Pasta Deva Cafe P Wexford's Pub MIdway Lounge Aqua Lounge Copper Rhino The Boardroom Skewers Kabob House Azucar Latin Grill

FRIDAY, Feb 24 Reggae Fridays Mistlin Almond Blossom Show Mistlin Ceramics Show Moira Buffini- Dinner Big DAM Party Coffin Hunter Dedvolt Fundraiser Gala for Techs For-Pets Hamlet Joe Baretta & Tim Allen Live Live Music Fridays at the Bakery Rat Pack in Revue Rat Pack in Revue St Clair Metal Show Josh Rosenblum Band Live Tom Colicchio Karaoke Night DJ Will Exp Band Live Country Music MCW Band Neil & Matt Live Weekend Dance Party Weekly Issue Live Cai Nativez

St Clair Theatre Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Prospect Theatre Project Fat Cat Music House Fat Cat Music House Charity Way Ballroom Stage 3 Sonora Fuzio Universal Pasta Village Bakery Gallo Center for the Arts Gallo Center for the Arts St Clair Theatre Material Grill Gallo Center for the Arts MIdway Lounge Bacchus Nino's Place The Other Place The Boardroom Speakeasy Crocodiles Copper Rhino Fat Cat Music House

SATURDAY, Feb 25 Afternoon Movie Dolphin Tales Belly Dancing Internet Basics Scrapooking Fun Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Patterson Library Skewers Kabob House Riverbank Library Modesto Library McHenry Village St. 62F

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SATURDAY, Feb 25 Continued Mistlin Almond Blossom Show Mistlin Ceramics Show Scrapbooking Classes Don't fence me in Moira Buffini- Dinner Sunrise Rotary - Bacchus & Brew Aja Vu (Steely Dan Tribute) Good Luck Thrift Store & Pine Box Boys Hamlet Rat Pack in Revue Valley Rhythm Section Karaoke Night Talk of the Town Presents: Baby, Let's Dance Dj Chopstiqs Live Country Music Neil & Matt Live Strangebrew Weekend Dance Party

Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Modesto Library Gallo Center for the Arts Prospect Theatre Project SOS Club West Side Theatre Season's Lounge Stage 3 Sonora Gallo Center for the Arts Clarion / Shooters MIdway Lounge Fat Cat Music House Gallo Center for the Arts Nino's Place The Other Place Speakeasy The Boardroom Crocodiles

SUNDAY, Feb 26 Sunday Group Run Breakfast at Sips Music Sundays at the Bakery Live from the Red Carpet Moira Buffini- Dinner Karaoke Brett Dennen Live Benefit Bring Your Own Record Night Hamlet Karaoke Night Sunday Golden Oldie Dance Party

Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Sip's Bistro Village Bakery State Theatre Prospect Theatre Project Nino's Place Gallo Center for the Arts Camp 4 Stage 3 Sonora MIdway Lounge Crocodiles

MONDAY, Feb 27 Dinner and Movie-Broadway Melody Dr. Suess Birthday Activities Internet Basics Karoke Teen Game Day Mistlin Almond Blossom Show Mistlin Ceramics Show Wiggle Worms Chess Nights

Salida Library Waterford Library Salida Library Boardroom Oakdale Library Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Modesto Library Camp 4

TUESDAY, Feb 28 Astronomy Night Beginning Word Book Club Dr. Suess Birthday Activities Jay Smith Comedy Ballet Pilates Mistlin Almond Blossom Show Mistlin Ceramics Show Preschool Story Time Wiggle Worms Tuesday Track Workout Preschool StoryTime Figure Drawing Trivia Night Tim Allen Live Tipsy Tuesdays/Beer Pong Karaoke Night Miki Industry Night T's Night Out Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus

Newman Library Modesto Library Riverbank Library Waterford Library White Elephant Central West Ballet Mistlin Gallery Mistlin Gallery Waterford Library Modesto Library MJC Track Modesto Library Chartreuse Muse P Wexford's Pub The Boardroom The Other Place MIdway Lounge Miki Japanese T's Cocktails Speakeasy

WEDNESDAY, Feb 29 Dr. Suess Birthday Activities Live Music Showcase Tax Prep Help Classes Wine tasting/Food Pairing

Waterford Library St Clair Theatre Riverbank Library Bacchus

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Open Early!

DOWNTOWN MODESTO

Many restaurants start serving dinner early so that you can get a mice 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!

Celebrate the Big Movie Award Night at the State.

Go retro, go glam and go in style to the State and watch and party with Cold House Vodka and your fellow film buffs and watch live as the movie industry gives the big awards. Walk the red Carpet at the State beginning at 4:30 pm. Who will be best dressed? Will it be you? Go be seen Modesto.

On-line Architecture Tour Threeguides to Modesto’s architecture and an interactive map of the city’s public art are available on the Modesto Art Museum web site for free. The guides cover the city’s 20th century architectural heritage and can be downloaded directly to your pocket phone, tablet, computer, or digital reading device from the museum web site, modestoartmuseum.org.

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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.

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LOOK BACK!

JANUARY

Myosin breaks out the brass at the Queen Bean Flying Blind is rocking the Fat Cat Amazing morning sunrises in Modesto Queen Bean proudly displaying their MAMA Awards Modesto High plays hard for the Black Holee

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Holocaust survivor Bennie Marks at at Congregation Beth Shalom Modesto High Black Hole shows huge school spirit Comedian Insane Wayne Jackson gets laughs at Fat Cat Joseph Mann dons a coat and tie for Sloshball Enjoying a dog day afternoon in Modesto.

Kaye Osborn and friends show the sign language for “love”

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Eli Lester jams with Max Scofield at the NAMM convention Live art takes place at the New Peer Recovery Art Project on J. St. The Modesto Centre Plaza fountain comes to life on a beautiful warm winter day.

Tony Serrano proves that he is a jack of all trades at Serrano Social Club.

Lindsay and her lucky groom get refreshed before their State Theatre wedding.

Mike Wehby pulls a tasty latte at Village Baking

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It was high fashion at the Unveiled Bridal show Anne Yoshino gets a kids-eye-view during an unfortunate 49ers loss Johnny and Kelly provide a rocking soundtrack for a great night at P. Wexford’s.

Big Earl, Chandler, and Ray chill before the Thursday Ramble at Deva ModestoView’s Ruben Porras meets Modesto Rotary’s President Tracey Kerr A runway model helps us say goodbye to another great month during the Mira Bridal Unveiled Runways fashion show Rear View pics are presented by: Chris Murphy, Diane Moody and Ruben Porras.

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