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Jan 20, 21 Beauty and the Beast – Gallo Center Jan 30 - Feb 1 – TOP LaBoheme – Gallo Center Jan 24 - John Corbett - State Theatre JAN 20, 21 Jan 24 – John McCrutcheon - Church of the Brethren JAN 24 Jan 31 - Y & T - Fat Cat Music House Jan 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 – Mother Courage and Her Children - Center Stage Conservatory Jan 11 - Tony Trevino and The Stagecoach Drifters Featuring: Tiffany Rose – Center Stage Conservatory Jan 17 – Atom Age, Dime Runner, Little Johnny & the Sleepwalkers – Hero’s Brewhouse Jan 30 – Guttermouth, Pinata Protest – Hero’s Brewhouse Jan 12 - Science on the Screen – Whale Rider - State Theatre

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EDITOR’S Greetings Happy New Year Modesto Friends!

Happy New Year from the Murphys

Can you believe it is already 2014? What?

You didn’t know either. I guess the fact that you are reading the January ModestoView magazine might give it away. It seems so cliché to be shocked that it is already 2014, but this year did in fact blow by. I am feeling the time warp as my oldest daughter is now off working for Adobe and living in Los Altos. My youngest is doing great at UC Berkeley and Becky is more busy than ever with her art and other projects.

We have just been through a couple of crazy years. The economy has been tough and it has really made living local more important than ever. I am optimistic that 2014 will be a year of new positive changes, a growing economy and most importantly, a new way of looking at what we want Modesto and the surrounding area to be. You realize that Modesto is US, WE are the change. What we do, where we go, where we eat and drink, where we shop and where we spend our hard earned dollars and our even more valuable time really makes a difference.

This year was exciting, we took our place as the Birthplace of Rockabilly Music and celebrated the living legend KC “Don Juan” Maddox. We honored our native son George Lucas and thanked him for creating American Graffiti and so much more (like this little thing called Star Wars). We gather for MoBand, fundraisers and community activities.

We sometimes mourn those we lost, like Ramona Hansen-Saben of Salty’s Records and Peter Mah of Minnie’s. These are our friends, and they are a part of who we are.

This month, we ask what you want Modesto to be and we take some time to talk to Mitch Maisetti, who was so instrumental in bringing downtown Modesto back to life in 1994.

We look back and we look forward with our classic American City optimism and want you to be a part of it.

Modesto is what you make it. So forget resolutions, we want your real ideas on how to make Modesto great. What do you think our goals should be? It is up to us. Politicians and civic bureaucrats are hopelessly inefficient without pressure and ideas from the community.

Are we the city of car theft or are we the home of American Graffiti drawing tourists and visitors from around the world? Are we the city of meth or are we the birthplace of Rock and Roll and Rockabilly? Are we the city of unemployment or are we investing in our downtown, rejuvenating 10th St and our core so that we attract new creative businesses? There are so many cities that have left their downtown to die, and the city crumbles. One thing we know for sure is that cities with energetic downtowns, vibrant art and music scenes, local 5-star dining are the places where jobs are created and where economy thrives. We need to get just a few of the 100,000 cars that drive through Modesto every day to pull off the freeway, spend some time and money and we need to tell the world what we are.

This is really easy, we just have to want it. Even Ceres and Merced have signs on the freeway encouraging people to visit. Why don’t we? We have so much history and we need places that can show it off and welcome people from near and far.

My 2014 community goal is that we have a bold vision and execute it. We know what to do. We know who and what we can be. We know the possibilities. We don’t need another study, or visioning. In the words of Nike, we need to JUST DO IT. Ok, let’s go. Happy New Year.

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Well this is it folks – The last FamousView column that I will write in 2013. The year has been interesting but more than that it was fast. I sit here and think about all the good things that happened throughout the year and I am happy but I will miss some of the people that left my life or that touched me in one way or another as we crossed paths along the way.

This edition of my column is not meant to be sad. It is meant as a goodbye to one year and a hello to another.

I have so much to be grateful for and that good fortune will carry over to 2014 in several ways. I am healthy and that is a big deal for me. I have survived for five years after a liver transplant and there has been no sign of Cancer returning to my body. I have to live differently than some folks with more frequent naps and rests but that is fine by me. Every day is a gift and every day is a blessing.

The hardest part of going from one year to the next is always watching my daughters age. My oldest will be an adult in 2014 and that scares the heck out of me. How can she be ready for that when she still can’t seem to wash her dishes or finish all of her homework? Maybe she is more ready than I know. Maybe I just want to see her as a baby in my arms forever. One day she will be married. One day she will have children of her own. I will cry like a baby on those days but those tears will be happy tears – tears of strength and hope.

As far as the ModestoView goes, we are really stepping up to the plate ready to fight for our voice in 2014. Our social media following is growing every day and we are becoming more and more recognized in the community. The best part of our growth is that it is built on a foundation of positive words followed up by positive actions. For instance, we love local music and we know that we need more of it to enjoy in our city so we will be promoting more shows than ever before this year. That is a promise.

Personally I want to step out of my comfort zone behind the keyboard more this year

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and try new things. I want to work closer with my team and help to create more multimedia projects. Video is an awesome platform that we are all itching to get more involved in. We tell you how much we love Modesto. It is time to show you.

I will make an effort to be more balanced and happy this year. I will get off the couch more and exercise more. I will hold my beautiful girlfriend as close as I can and embrace my daughters as much as I can. I will cherish every day like it is the gift that it is. I am ready for 2014 and I am proud and honored to embark on another year

of promoting the good people in the best little farm town in the world. Thank you for reading my words and for all of the encouragement and good will that you have shown to my family and I. I fully believe that I would not be alive if I lived anywhere but Modesto. That means the world to me.

Thank you.

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SOS Conversations- Jon Olsen

ModestoView has long been a fan of Jon Olsen and has been one of our FitView features. This is a special night as World Champion 24-hour ultra-marathoner, and 100mile North American record holder Jon Olsen comes to the SOS Friday January 10th, for the SOS Conversations series. All SOS Conversations events are free to the public. There will be a fun trivia contest about Jon and ultra-marathon races, followed by Jon’s talk, as he discusses the grueling 24-hour championship race, running 100-mail marathon events, how he trains, what goes on in your mind during ultra-runs, and what is next.

Be sure to mark your calendars, and stick around for dinner, drinks and good times afterwards at the SOS Club. No RSVPs are required to attend this free event. The SOS Club is located at 819 Sunset Ave., Modesto.

6PM, Friday January 10th

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ART Bring on the New Year Resolutions

by Jim Christiansen Jim Christiansen Sharpie art on display at the Barkin’ Dog and other Jim C art

Going into 2014, I find I am in my seventh year writing on Art in Modesto View, give or take our print hiatus. At the end of this past year, I find more people recognize me on the street or at events, from the photo usually on page seven, and the art I’ve got up around town. My photo is still posted in large format on Tenth Street. People ask me to add them to the Tresetti’s sharpie bar mural. The Barkin’ Dog hallway gallery is getting noticed and more people visit my Tuesday 2 to 5 docent shift at Mistlin Gallery. Crow Trading’s display of my work in the window has really generated the comments, and that keeps me in the Modesto public eye at least, and the column helps me let others know of my artist friends in the area, and the events we have in the Modesto Art Scene.

January brings on the New Year Resolutions, and mine is to work out an out of town solo show in October for my birthday. In order to get to that, I first have to clean out the garage artwork area and be ready for Open Studio coming up in April,

and get several columns done for Modesto View. After that, it is work on the signs and set up for the Riverdance Farms Pick and Gather Festival May 31 and June 1. Then I take the summer to frame what parts of the portfolio I plan to show in the Fall. Would be nice to add a trip to Boston and East Coast to visit my brother the Grandmaster chess player, and see where some of my art and cartoons hang outside Modesto.

The first thing for Art in my New Year, is hanging out with friends in art and music here in town. Acoustic Rock Society sets up shop at the Center Stage Conservatory Lower Level Studio Art and Music show.

Doors open at 6 pm, music starts at 7 pm.

Featured Visual Artists, Jen Coffey, Mark Holden, Nadine Barret, Kristy Tribuzio and Jim Christiansen. Featured musicians: The Dust Bowl Children, Tony Trevino and Stage Coach Drifters, The Old Refrain, and featuring Tiffany Rose. All Ages show.

After that is the Third Thursday Art Walk, January 16. This event happens every month, so come on downtown and check it out. The Art Walk is Free, All-ages and each venue changes up their show of local art each month. www.modestoartwalk. com The Mistlin Gallery will be closed for renovations until January 20, and will reopen with the Art in the Family show.

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Update on the 2014 Stanislaus County Artists Open Studio weekend is 50 plus artists participating. Preview show is March 14 at Gallo Center during the Modesto Pops concert. 6 pm. The Open Studio event itself is April 12 and 13.

The Central California Art Association at Mistlin Gallery presents Art in the Family Show from January 21 – February 28. Art in the Family will display and celebrate the sharing of skills within families and across generations. Multi- generational family groups will display arts such as stained glass

windows, paintings and children’s art. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday from 11:30 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday noon to 4:00 p.m.

Admission is free and parking is validated at the 11th Street parking garage. Central California Art Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the visual arts, art education and providing cultural opportunities for the community.

The Mistlin Gallery is located at 1015 J Street, Modesto, CA, 95354, phone 209529-3369. Web site is www.ccartassn.org

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21st Annual Bacchus & Brew Friday, January 31 at The Martin Petersen Event Center, 720 12th Street, Modesto 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $ 25 each. Tickets are available through a Modesto Sunrise Rotary members, or contact Keenon Krick (209) 613-9498 or kkrick2131@gmail. com and at the door.

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BAR New Year, New Bar: The Tap Room

By Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson

You see, my problem with New Years is the whole bit about resolutions. Around the 1st, people expect us to have some life-affirming statement as to what we’re planning on changing to better ourselves for the upcoming year. When someone asks you what your New Years resolution is, they are essentially asking what it is you hate the most about yourself; be it the extra 20 pounds, the cigarettes, drinking before noon, stealing quarters from public fountains -- you know, the universal issues.

Here’s the thing though, dear reader: your New Years resolution (just like your tombstone inscription) does not, in fact, have to be factual. You can make it all up! Just picture: “Why yes, (insert name here), for 2014 I’m resolving to finally stop mailing Johnny Depp locks of my hair.” Trust me, it’ll be fun.

All this being said, MY 2014 resolution (since you asked) is to try to be more honest. I have a big problem with little lies that tend to get me in trouble. For example, I hate Bloody Marys -- all of them; even the one that you make that is ‘way better’ because you use bacon salt or whatever. I hate them, I lie about hating them, I end up drinking them, and then I’m miserable. I also steal olives from the bar caddy.

Hooray honesty! I’m feeling better already!

And without further ado, here goes an honest article: The Tap Room is nowhere near any bar circuit -- actually it’s nowhere near much, but that’s the beauty of it. When Phil and I pulled up on a Wednesday night, the entire place was (not exaggerating) wall-to-wall packed -- on a Wednesday… for no reason.

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sort of beer magic.

Now a full bar is usually a turn-off for me; I like having my own space and a bit of face time with the bartender because I’m needy like that, but as Phil and I are standing at the packed bar, getting in the way of many beer tray-toting waitresses, the energy got a bit infectious. Phil started snapping photos of other patrons’ plates full of Chef Chow’s chicken and waffles, Cajun gumbo, deep-fried mac & cheese squares with bacon jam, Thai tacos, and heaping plates of fresh oysters (!), while I enjoyed a pint of Dust Bowl and looked over a faultless tap list. Tap Room’s beer list was like listening to a favorite playlist -- every new bit made the whole progressively better. Firestone, Snowweizen, Anchor Steam, Langunitas, Dust Bowl, Arrogant Bastard, and 21st Amendment were my highlights of the 20 rotating taps offered.

Obviously, beer is not the only option; wine

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and spirits also flow aplenty. I enjoyed one of the more unique cocktails in my life -the Ellis Island, consisting of Jameson and straight pickle juice. My new go-to drink?

Most probably not, but was actually -- dare I say -- good?

So the Tap Room, owned and operated locally by Randy Rocha and Nathan Wilson, has only been open for under two months.

The natural initial reaction is -- eh, no wonder they’re packed, it’s the honeymoon period. Normally I would be inclined to agree with you, reader, but I really do believe the Tap Room has real staying power.

Tap Room’s Chef Chow is delivering fantastic bites and fresh oysters (I love oysters so damn much, people), I thought the beer selection was great, patrons seemed they had already been coming for years and eas-

ily struck up conversations with Phil and I -- and with a big photo of the Modesto Arch on the main wall, it appears to me as though Tap Room is gearing up to be an exceptional addition to local dining and drinking. Good times were honestly had.

So I guess I have two resolutions: 1) Frequenting Modesto’s newest bar for the new year 2) Severing all postal ties with Johnny….wait, I mean being more honest. Yes, honesty. Happy 2014!

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Happy New Year to all my Modesto View faithful readers! I hope your season was merry and bright! There were many local productions last month. Were you able to attend one or two? I had a joyous time playing Mother Ginger on Dec. 15 with the Central West Ballet’s annual Nutcracker!

It was so much fun to see what happens backstage! I embraced every moment! The dancers, the music, the costumes and the sets were glorious! My grandson, Glen who is four and a half, relished every minute! It was his first time seeing The Nutcracker! How lucky we are to live in a city that supports dance, opera, music, drama, poetry and art! We are the lucky ones!

Rehearsals have started for Lakewood Youth Theater’s musical Totally Awesome 80’s! It is a joy to collaborate with young performers! Our shows will be March 7 at 6:30 PM and March 8 at 1:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Save the date and come to a performance!

After 13 seasons and 65 successful and amazing productions, Prospect Theater Project is moving downtown on K Street.

They will be showcasing their new home with Next Fall by Geoffrey Nauffts in February.

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Dana~licious’ Word of Mouth!

by Dana Johnson

! r a e Y w e N y Happ Happy, Hungry, and Healthy New Year to all of the Modesto Viewers that give me reason to think about getting a gym membership or at least find an outlet to plug in my dusty treadmill sitting in my garage! Seriously Mo Viewers, I do all this decadent dining all year round just for you! “Word of mouth!” Isn’t that one of the best ways to find out about where the best of the best is when it comes to local dining and amazing cuisine in Modesto and its surrounding areas?

Let’s review 2013… January- Olas Mexicali Grill, starting the year of right with mega fresh and healthier choices like the bare-naked bikini burrito and the lard-free menu items featured at Olas Mexicali Grill in McHenry Village.

February- Barkin Dog Grill, where live music lives via local musicians while scarfing down a fat-stacked burger followed by a rich and thick milkshake with my flavor of choice, chocolate! (Next to a tasty basket of fries, of course!)

March Skewers, succulent meats on a stick, I can’t ask for much more than that! But then there’s the lightest-fluffiest rice that’s like no other I’ve ever enjoyed, followed by baklava that can’t seem to get enough of!

April- Redwood Café, ultra fine, wine and dine! Lollipop lamb chops and this crazy super juicy pork chop that has my mouth drooling just thinking about it! Plus flight nights and romantic ambiance under the

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Modesto stars on their patio graced with gorgeous redwood trees. Perfect setting as they really know how to do up a wedding!

May- Safari on salads as my waistline needing a break! Vito’s has hands down the best Waldorf salad ever, Mediterranean Grill has an extremely popular salmon salad full of flavor, and Greens table has array of organic salads that it becomes very difficult to pick just one!

June- A&W and Sno-White Drive-in… I got my American Graffiti on as I sampled on the long time classics from the menus that have timeless nostalgia. Each bite can hold a favorite memory of back in the day.

Plus, I introduced another place in time from my youth by re-experiencing the moments/bites with my own kids!

July- Oodles and Loard’s Ice Cream, What a cool thrill to build my own frozen yogurt dessert (or breakfast, lunch, or dinner… don’t judge me!!!) with countless combinations of mix-ins and/or toppings at Ooodles. Scoop after scoop at Loard’s Ice Cream I found myself convinced I had room for one more! Haha that’s a true story as each rich and dreamy-creamy flavor had a personal message just for me!

Aug- Chopping Block, what an incredible find as this butcher shop and deli that

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boasts meat and yes my favorite more meat! Fine cuts of beef, pork, chicken, and many original handmade sausages great for grilling all year round. I also like the local specialty grocery products they carry in store that I no longer have to search for.

Sept- Deva Café, what a thrill to have breakfast with Earl Matthews of the Poorhouse Millionaires Band! The band performs live on Sunday mornings to smooth me right into a relaxing afternoon while devouring Deva Café’s incredible crepes and homemade baked goods accompanied with aromatic coffee specialty drinks (Yes! I had champagne too!)

Oct - Oakdale Cheese, what more did I need to say after CHEESE?! Picnic area, live animals to feed, specialty food shopping and cheese galore! Flavored goudas, quark cheese, and yes cheesecake! And then there is the best chocolate truffle I’ve tried thus far in my quest to find the best!

Nov- Rockin B’s, WOW! Every bite, every burger, every time is the rightful claim to fame of the Fantastic burger stop! Handmade juicy patties, not greasy, make their burgers dang near to die for! The garlic fries are the perfect component to transport you to Shimmerville, you have to go there to know what that means!

Dec- Sciabica’s Olive Oil, 77 years of commitment to producing stellar olive oil that can bring an average dish to life. Sciabica’s has 9 different flavored olive oils and 3 varietals of seasonal cold-pressed olive oils to choose from. The gift store and tasting room hosts visitors from near and far while stimulating goodness throughout Modesto as many restaurants exclusively use this impressive olive oil.

I know you would think I’m belly full by now, but NO! I’m looking forward to sinking my teeth into so much more as I eat my way around and through Modesto! Vito’s has a new chef and new menu items, Mediterranean Grill has a new deli and store located in the rear building, Mike’s Grill House has opened its doors with an inviting menu, as well as I hear lots of buzz about Rivets and even some new places like Urbana opening this month. Yes, word of mouth has the ultimate power of suggestion, so my most appreciated Modesto Viewers, I want to hear from you!!! Modestoview.com or in Facebook, Modesto View, please share your favorite dining pleasures with me throughout Modesto. Your “word of mouth” matters and may just be my next featured article that I can happily share via the 46,000 copies we proudly distribute in Modesto and in our sister communities. Thank you for making the Modesto View a favorite guide that offers a true taste of Modesto!

Modesto View signature question to ME! Beatles or Stones… ROLLING STONES! Start me up, Beast of Burden, Angie, Brown Sugar, Miss you, Gimme Shelter, and my list literally rolls on!

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ADVENTURE

by Alan Sanchez

Publishers Note: We are very excited to welcome Alan Sanchez to the ViewCrew. As a former personality on Good Day Sacramento, Alan has always been a champion for the good things happening in Modesto. From interviewing George Lucas to kids at an art show or musicians in a coffee shop, Alan has always shared his ModestoView with our region and beyond. Now he brings his ModestoView to you. - Chris Murphy

My adventures through out the valley and Modesto have taken me to great spots that are new to the city or new to me. Each time I get to be a part of one of these adventures I will give you a view of it.

Next to media my other passion is sports and Modesto has been blessed to have a top-notch soccer complex in the west coast. Opened this past summer, it is not only feeding the needs of the thousands of soccer players in the valley but teams of all ages from all over California have already

taken to the fresh turf.

The complex has it all. More than 10 felids, snack bar, soccer vendors during tournaments and it’s open to the public to rent.

I’ve been a sports fan all my life. Football, baseball, basketball, etc. As for Soccer, I didn’t play until I was in high school and caught the bug and after playing for Hilmar high I thought I would be done. Then at 21, I started at Modesto JC. I took a soccer class, where we just played soccer for about 90 minutes. I had the bug again then

played for Modesto JC, but then wrapped it up. I do play indoor soccer now, yet nothing compares to playing on a full field, with a full team, out in the elements.

When I heard the soccer complex started an adult league I jumped all over that. I found a team with a few friends from the old days with the Modesto JC team and it has been a blast. I’m not great yet, but I’m working hard and having a fun. Make your next adventure a soccer adventure and find

a team to play on, or if your friends play, go out and cheer. Play hard and have fun.

More info on the Complex Mary Grogan Park 3601 Litt Road, Modesto, next to Enoch’s High School. http://www.mysa-ajax.org www.AlanSanchez.Net www.facebook.com/TeamAlan Twitter @AlanSanchez alansancheztv@gmail.com

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INTER Mitch Maisetti

by Chris Murphy

Downtown Modesto used to be the hub of everything in Stanislaus County. Highway 99 went right down 9th St and then in the 1960s, the freeway went in diverting thousands of cars. Then in the late 70s, Vintage Faire mall was built and commerce in downtown evaporated. The grand dame hotels Hughson and Covell were closed and the Strand burned. This could have been the end of the story like it is in so many midsized cities. But in the early 90’s Mitch and Tammy Maisetti along with Paul Tremayne created Tresetti World Café. This would set the stage for the return of fine dining to downtown Modesto. At the same time, the State Theatre was reopening and this leap of faith lead the renaissance of downtown Modesto. Mitch, Tammy and Paul are still leading the charge for a vibrant downtown today. Many people know Mitch and have been standing strong with him as he battles cancer, but many don’t know his history and views on Modesto. Let’s get to know Mitch.

MV: Where did you grow up and where did you meet Tammy?

MM: I grew up in Patterson and went to Patterson High School, just like my father did. I had a great small-town childhood and was raised in the country as well as the city. When I turned 20, I started bartending for weddings and Mexican quinceañeras.

After I turned 21, I worked for the Wong Brothers at the Frontier Club; I worked for $30 a shift and became manager after two years.

The Frontier had a wide selection of diverse customers. In the daytime most of our guests were older, ‘salt of the earth’ working people; but when nighttime came all hell would break loose and our bar crowd turned young and brash -- great place to cut my teeth in the bar business. Hank Wong taught me almost everything I know about the bar business and how to succeed, and to him I am grateful.

When I turned 27, I became restless and began looking for new ventures. It was at this time I bought the Tiki and left Patterson for good. The Tiki quickly turned into my home and is also where I met the love

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Pics by Chris Murphy of my life, Tammy. I never considered myself the marrying type; I just couldn’t picture myself staying with just one woman.

Tammy not only changed my mind, she also changed my life.

buy a bar? I will be eternally grateful for their generosity; without that hand-up I would not be where I am today.

MV: What made you want to open an upscale restaurant in downtown Modesto?

MV: How did you discover the restaurant MM: When Tammy and I started looking business? for a new venture, we brought Paul TremMM: Before Tammy and I got together, the ayne into our business family. I was albar business was all I ever thought I wanted ways intrigued with downtown Modesto to do. After we were married, we started and figured it was going to be the place talking about expanding and getting into to be. We found the restaurant game. How hard could it be? out the old Front Customers are customers. Just treat them Page bar was right and everything will work out, right? having troubles

paying rent, so MV: One of my and many other’s favorite we approached places is the Tiki, how did you get involved the Reed famthere? ily and signed MM: Going back to the Tiki -- I started a lease on April frequenting the bar in the very early ‘80s. 1, 1994. CoinWhen you’re in the bar game and you get a cidentally, the chance to buy your favorite bar, the one you lease on the Tiki always hang in, it’s not too difficult to guess was signed on April 1, 1984 -- ten years to what I decided to do. My grandparents the day! April Fools! always told me they would help me open my first business, but when I proposed they MV: The food of New Orleans is a highlend me $50,000 to buy the Tiki they prac- light of your menu and I was in New tically fell out of their chairs. Luckily, they Orleans when you were a few years ago, had enough faith in me to write a check a so what about New Orleans and the food couple of days later. I mean, can you im- there is so special to you? agine lending a 27-year old kid $50,000 to MM: Tammy and I have always shared

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a mutual love for New Orleans for its culture, weather, and of course, amazing food.

NOLA Food is true comfort food and has almost always used local, homegrown ingredients. We live in California, where so much of the world’s agriculture is grown, and we should really be taking a page from their book. That’s where the local farmers come in. New Orleans has been doing the local thing for many years with its farmers and fishermen. Simple, great food -- we love it!

MV: What is your very favorite thing in the world to eat?

MM: I don’t necessarily have one favorite food, but I can honestly say I love red meat and cheese. I had a great night in downtown Modesto last week at Camp 4 where I had an amazing salmon and cheese platter. If I had one last meal, that just might be the one.

MV: You and Tammy are such go getters and are so very quick to volunteer and make a difference, what drives you to support the community like you do.

MM: Volunteering is essential for the restaurant business in downtown Modesto.

We ‘small guys’ are truly at war with the corporate houses that lie, cheat, and steal our customers.

The big guys spend millions trying to make our customers think that they are like us. Their marketing strategy is to make you think you’re getting local food and local service. I think there is no way to duplicate what Marcus and Charlene do at Harvest Moon, or the job Brad does at Skewers, not to mention the long hours Hannibal spends at Barking Dog taking care of every aspect of his business, yet you still see people waiting in line at chain restaurants to be fed boiled-in-the-bag pasta that might not even be made in this county, or country.

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When we get our message across, there’s no way a person would pick corporate over local -- not to mention where the money goes.

I don’t think everyone realizes how much non-profit help our local restaurants provide to this community, and that is why Tammy and I always quick to volunteer.

MV: There is a new generation of Maisetti coming in to the business, how does it feel to be able have the next generation step up and lead?

MM: In the last couple of years my sons, Jordan and Jaxon, have become more of an integral part of our business. They are still very young, but they have the game in their blood! Our niece, Christina, has been with us for over ten years at Tresetti’s and is a very important part of our house. No matter how important the children are to our business, it has always been apparent to them that we want them to choose what they do, not that it chooses them. The three of them are not allowed to work at Tresetti’s unless they are in school. Their choices in life have to be ones they want and not what’s forced upon them.

MV: Downtown Modesto is in flux right now and needs a shot in the arm. What do we need to do to bring it back to life?

MM: Downtown Modesto needs a shot in the arm right now. Most of our problems now seem to be economical; large corporation restaurants do not face the same scrutiny by the local law enforcement and governmental regulations as local businesses suffer. These corporate restaurants get a free pass from the city constantly.

One example: I have to have a security member with a white shirt which must display “Security” clearly written in block letters on the back of their shirt in order to allow a acoustic performer -- who usually plays for about ten people -- to play a set.

Meanwhile, Applebee’s has a ‘club night’ with more than a hundred people and no security and, more importantly, no police parked in the parking lot looking for an excuse to make a DUI arrest. Have you ever seen Highway Patrol circle the parking lot at BJ’s in the mall to ‘keep the peace’? Tell me how many times has that happened in downtown Modesto. Why is the focus on downtown? Maybe that’s the shot in the arm I’m looking for: equal enforcement.

Mitch and Tammy with Mike and Kim Callizo at the Tiki Anniversary party

Mitch Maisetti with Paul Tremayne

MV: If you were king of downtown for a day, what would you do?

MM: King for a day? Well, I already feel like I’m the king of downtown! Don’t get me wrong; I’m not the only one. I believe any local business owner is a king -- when we have the great customer base that downtown has and when our customers actively care about how our business is doing -how could we all not feel like kings?

MV: ModestoView is all about living local, why do you think supporting our locally owned business are so important?

MM: Local is what it’s all about. I believe Modesto citizens would buy more local if they completely understood all of the ramifications of their actions. When you buy local, all the money spent stays here! When you get brunch from Joey at the Fruit Yard or John at Surla’s, you’re getting a better product, and then they in turn donate to your kid’s football or water polo team.

Keep the money in Modesto!

MV: What advice would you give to someone that wanted to open a new business downtown?

MM: Opening a new business in downtown can be incredibly difficult, but we need new business! Look at some of the successful people in the field you’ve chosen and try to emulate what they do. Susan at Bonnie J has been very successful at retail in downtown. I know it has been an up-

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hill battle for her, but with brains and hard work she’s triumphed. We need about ten more Susans in Modesto! Talk about a shot in the arm!

MV: What do you think about making it a priority to have live music in downtown?

MM: Music in downtown Modesto is the magic that makes our community’s wheels go round. We already have the fantastic Gallo Center that provides us with talent no one could bring to smaller clubs (thanks, Lynn Dickerson!), and we should all continue to support and promote local talent for both the performers and the local venues. We could all do better! Check out what great shows Sue at the State Theatre is bringing in for the month, or who is playing at the Queen Bean this weekend.

When we all work together, we are much stronger than any corporate house.

MV: If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go?

MM. If I could visit only one place, I think I would go back to Zurich and stay in the small hotel Tammy and I stayed in about ten years ago. One night, we were in bed around midnight and decided to throw open the windows. It was very cold, but we had a huge down blanket on our bed. Lying there with church bells ringing with my wonderful wife is about as close to heaven as I can imagine.

MV: Describe your perfect Modesto day?

MM: I live my perfect day on a regular basis. I get up late, make it to Tresetti’s about noon for lunch, meet up with the family, and take care of business for the rest of the day. My afternoon is usually spent trying to figure out where to have dinner -- always local! Then it’s home, a little TV with the family, and off to bed. You really can’t beat that!

MV: Beatles or Stones?

MM: Beatles all the way! How could four guys change this world anymore than they did, and continue, to do?

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ARCHITECTURE Is Public Art Worth the Money?

by Bob Barzan Photos by Modesto Art Museum

CINEMA CLUB: THE AGE OF INNOCENCE (1993) TUES. JAN. 7 AT 7 PM SCIENCE ON SCREEN: FILM: WHALE RIDER SPEAKER: MIWUK ARTIST AND TRADITIONALIST SUN. JAN. 12 AT 2 PM NEBRASKA STARRING BRUCE DERN opens FRI. JAN. 17 AT 7 PM MODESTO FILM SOCIETY presents OUT OF THE PAST (1947) SUN. JAN. 19 AT 2 PM JOHN CORBETT IN CONCERT plus the DAVID LUNING BAND FRI. JAN. 24 AT 8 PM THE MUSIC OF SANTANA PERFORMED BY CARAVANSERAI SAT. FEB. 8 AT 8 PM RED CARPET PARTY SUN. MARCH 2 THE TOMMY CASTRO BAND FRI. MARCH 7 AT 8 PM ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL FRI. MAY 9 AT 8 PM

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art of one kind or another has been popular since ancient times. Statues, monuments, murals, and landscaping are examples familiar to everyone. There are thousands of pieces of public art in United States including the State of Liberty, the Washington Monument, the St. Louis Gateway Arch, the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, the neon of Las Vegas, the Sundial Bridge in Redding, Seattle’s Space Needle, and the Modesto Arch.

Outdoor or publically displayed art is expensive and not necessary to the continued existence of these cities or any city, but every one of these cities would be significantly diminished without it. Publicly displayed art that is well done and well selected has benefits that are not immediately tangible but still important; it can memorialize, provoke, educate, inspire, entertain, and delight. It can beautify the appearance of a building or a street and help create pleasing urban design. A work of art can even provide an identity for a city and at the same time celebrate its cultural and historic heritage.

There are people in Modesto working to bring more publicly displayed works of art into our city. Most noteworthy is the work of Classic Community Murals and Murals in Motown. They have facilitated the completion of several murals including some in the design district. In 2012, the community restored our famous arch, and the Modesto Art Museum, using funds provided by Artplace America, is working with the city on a public art project that will be completed this year.

Besides the intangible benefits listed above, good public art also has serious financial benefits for a city. People travel and spend money to see works of art. Perhaps no one is more surprised by the connection between art and its financial benefits then the people of Redding where people come in large numbers to see their art bridge. A second serious financial benefit is that public

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Photo is Forma X, 1969

by Arnaldo Pomodoro, at 1700 Standiford. It is an amazing piece of publicly displayed art that most people don’t know exists. How it got here is a story.

Photo 2 is ’57 Chevy Painted

by Aaron Vickery FASM by Classic Community Murals

art attracts new businesses. Art alone won’t bring new companies to Modesto, but it is part of the mix that corporations look at when profiling a city and deciding on new facilities. When it is done well, public art is a worthy investment.

To see an interactive map of publicly dis-

played art in Modesto http://modestoartmuseum.org/pages/ bbm.htm then click Public Art in Modesto.

Bob Barzan bbarzan@yahoo.com

Andrew’s Run for the Children 5K Tuolumne River Park Modesto Jan 4 from 8am to 10:30am What a great way to start the new year. You can walk or run this event. It benefits the George Mark Children’s House, which provides hospice services to children. There will be trophy awards from overall male and female and overall male and female master division. There will also be medals for the top three finishers in each age group. Go to our ModestoView event calendar for registration and event information. This event is also sponsored by our supporter of ModestoView Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group.

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ROCKABILLY

Darlin’ Clementine

by Jennifer Allsup

Three bands you should check out in 2014, Lets’ start with our local Rockabilly band “Darlin Clementine”.

Tess Body had a moment in her crazy music world to chat with me about their exciting news for 2014.

Darlin’ Clementine started out as Tess and Devon Boyd doing an open mic at The Cow Track. Tess wrangled Devon into doing it, but afterward, people were asking where they were playing next. It sorta got out of hand from there; adding Lance Martinez on bass and Steve Manson on drums and, in time, creating the sound that has set them apart from other local acts. In a short time since, they’ve made a name for themselves kicking around..

Recently, they signed on with Northern California-based, and nationally known, Hi-Ho Silver Records. The Boyds have been friends with Rick Torres (of Rockin’ Rick and the Rhythm Wranglers and cofounder of Hi-Ho Silver Records) for a few years and the timing couldn’t have been better to sign with them. Hi-Ho Silver has just joined forces with London and Berlin-based label, Rhythm Bomb Records, a move that will take many of their artists over-seas. Recording has already begun for Darlin’ Clementine’s freshman release on Hi-Ho Silver and new music is being written to continue the forward momentum of the group. Release date TBA. A tour is planned following the release to promote the album and generally spread the gospel of Clementine.

It’s a must see show, a three piece band, that loves Rockabilly along with punk and Surf.

These three gentlemen decided to mix the genres together. ”The Chop Tops” Santa Cruz based Sinner (vocal & stand up drummer), Shelby (Lead Guitar) and Brett(Stand Up Bass) are no strangers to playing Modesto and aboard. The Chop Tops have headlined their own National tours and have open for many greats such as John Lee Hooker and Chuck Berry. Performing large music festivals as well “Vans Warp Tour” and “Viva Las Vegas” to add under their belts. I suggest you wander yourself up to

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Jamestown on Jan 11 at the “Gypsy Shack” and see what you might have been missing.

I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Let’s switch it up a bit. Adding a little American Punk Rock to our souls. Guttermouth. Yes, the name serves them well.

Since 1988 when Mark Adkins started the band in Huntington Beach, Ca. Guttermouth has no slack when it becomes to releasing records. They have released nine full length albums and two live albums since 1988. Touring around the states. As for many bands Guttermouth has also had the experience of playing “Vans Warp Tour”in 2004. I remember in the past year when “Guttermouth” opened for “Reverend Horton Heat” in Modesto. Their stage presence was off the charts and had the crowd jumpin & slammin’ the dance floor.

If American Punk Rock is your thing, I suggest you check them out on Jan 30th at The Brewhouse/Hero’s along with local support of ICK three young talented men showing they can strut their stuff as well.

Also on the bill for the night are PinATA PROTEST and Trashboat. Super excited to watch the shenanigans on stage that night.

All ages starts at 7pm $12 in advance/$15 at the door or purchase on-line at brownpapertickets.com Not only should you support local and traveling musicians. Support local artist that have another trade that fit the music scene in Modesto and beyond. I know of two local artist trying to do their part and share what’s most important to them….art!

Hooking up with Brook Bailey from Foundation Tattoo. Also, a HUGE thanks

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for painting our Rockin’ Christmas facades! Art programs continue to disappear and specialty art programs are becoming less accessible to these that can’t afford tuitions, fees, or even art supplies. The AYNIA project hope to produce a beautiful collection of the kid’s art, class photos, personal travel photos, sketches, funny stories and interviews with established artists on what motivated and inspired them to follow their path and eventually become successful in their field.

They will not only visit youth facilities, group homes and after school programs during their travels, but also hold local workshops to share knowledge and hopefully spark a creative fire that continues to burn throughout their adult lives. Brook and David will work with kids talking about different techniques, color theory, as well as the creative process. They will provide art supplies to keep, some of their own reference materials and mostly, a lasting desire to continue on an artistic path. The first class was held a couple weeks and was a huge success!!

Please go and find more information and ways to donate or contribute on their blog: Allyouneedisartproject.com they’re going to be using this blog throughout, their travels to keep you updated with any new info, classes and photos. Although their Kickstarter did not successfully fund, they raised enough money to apply for a Non Profit and move forward with hope.

You can find all these artist on Facebook etc… Please SUPPORT the ARTS & May you have a fabulous NEW YEARS !!!!!

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1/04 - Ambassador/TBA 7:30pm FREE 1/10 - Third Vision, Table for Five, Of Us Giants 8pm $5 1/11 - Singer Songwriters Night at the Brewhouse 8pm FREE 1/17 - The Atom Age (Asian Man Records), Dime Runner, Little Johnny & the Sleepwalkers 8pm $5 1/18 - Triple D, The Madness Remains, Z-Strain 8pm $5 1/24 - Casual, 2Mex, Cobalt45, Squalid the Troll, Atlantis Rizing, Milya Brethren, Kreative Souls $10 1/30 - Guttermouth, Pinata Protest, Trashboat, ICK 7pm $12 1/31 - Mofo Party Band (25th Anniversary), Big Earl & the Cryin’ Shame 8pm $10 2/03 - The Toasters (NYC), Monkey, Jake Murry 7pm $12 2/07 - The Harlis Sweetwater Band, Big Earl & the Cryin’ Shame, Rob Hill Band, Jeramy Norris Band, Prof Maxx Smith 7pm $10 2/14 - Brew Ha Hearts 8pm $10 Couples 3/08 - Marirose & the Gypsies, Lodgepole Pickers, James Byous 8pm $5 3/27 - Lydia Loveless, The(Secret)Hitchers, TBA 7pm $7 4/06 - The Creepshow (Canada), The Phenomenauts 7pm $12 5/25 - Reverend Horton Heat 7pm $25

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his is that time of year when we reflect on last year and what we want to do differently this year. I think that as the Chinese will be celebrating the year of the Horse, Modesto should be celebrating the year of community. This is where we truly work to connect the dots to make our community better. There are so many giving and talented people here in town and if we all focus our energy on some key things, we can truly make a difference. ModestoView talks about Downtown Modesto a lot and there is a really good reason. Cities with healthy, vibrant and active downtowns are better community wide. There is a sense of family and connection that we share, when we all get together and see what our city can be. ModestoView is all about you, our amazing readers, community leaders and writers and we asked two simple questions as we try to find where our hopes and dreams connect. We can truly make Modesto a better community if we all work together.

Thanks for all of our dedicated readers and writers as you are the glue that will help our community stick together.

Post your hopes and dreams at www.facebook.com/modestoview and www.modestoview.com

Kate Trompetter, Center for Human Services

Personal Dream/Goal: In 2014 I want to continue to find more time for things that create physical health and emotional well being. I want more balance, more time with my family, more time to be creative, to read, to cook and exercise. I’m going to make it a great year.

Hope: My hope for Modesto is two-part. Let’s continue to celebrate Modesto and celebrate each other. Also, I hope the generosity of spirit I’ve seen in people during the last couple months never goes away. People need people all year round.

Mary Layton

Modesto street music.

Modesto street arts and crafts. Like on Telegraph ave. in Berkeley.

Safe outside places for people to gather to hang out and have fun, socialize.

I wish I could go to one of those big barns and learn basket weaving.

Doing large creative projects on a volunteer basis Having outside dances like in the good old days Wish there was a spring festival so we don’t have to sweat so much..

Wish we had better air.

Wished we had better public transportation, an airporter bus at least.

Jim Christiansen

I am hoping to do a showing of my art out of town this year. And I want the State Theatre, Prospect Theater Project and Center Stage Conservatory and Art Walk to prosper.

Lynn Dickerson

My personal goal is for my son to finish his education and find meaningful and fulfilling work that brings him joy and satisfaction My community hope is for continued economic rebound, good jobs for our citizens and a beautiful, thriving downtown Modesto ( with the Gallo Center in the middle of it!)

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Efren & Natalie Martinez

Our hope for 2014 is that we all continue in the best of health and that all of our local talented artist dreams come true. We love you all.

John Black

This year I’m going to be careful not to let my ego outpace my intentions. Wise man once said: The higher up the ladder the baboon goes, the more his rear end will show.

I hope that downtown Modesto becomes an even better place to operate businesses, where folks come and bring their families to shop, dine and experience the arts. That we continue to work towards this goal and maybe together with all the king’s horses and all the king’s men we can finds way put our least understood citizens back together again.

Patterson age 71/2 I dream that one day I will go to a good college and learn a lot of things so that I can help other children. I hope for our community that people get better at helping each other and being nice to each other so that we can have a stronger community in Patterson.

Taylor Salsman,

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Jessica Moilanen

I have a lot to look forward to in 2014. I recently graduated from CSU Stanislaus, so in 2014, my personal dream is to attend graduate school, possibly in Southern California, or back East. I will also embrace the opportunities that come my way and will not let fear or uncertainty step in my way. For my community, I want to see unity. I want people to set aside their differences and support each other throughout the community in any way that is needed.

Jeff Cipriano

Personal Dream- Is to have Jaunt Adventure Gear become a thriving business where our community could get their outdoor needs met. Hopes for the community - Is to see our community take pride in where we live. To take back our parks, so our families can feel safe. And make our local rivers a place where our community could go for recreation.

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Cecil Russell,

CEO Modesto Chamber of Commerce Personal Goal: My personal goal is to develop and open a Graffiti Museum that will showcase our city’s heritage and be a catalyst for reinvigorating our downtown. lead the Chamber and its volunteer resources in a way that will enable us to partner with the City of Modesto to find solutions to help the city regain control of its finances so that our citizens can receive the services that a vibrant city, like Modesto, should provide.

My hope for the community is that the City of Modesto regain control of its finances so that our citizens can receive the services that a vibrant city, like Modesto, should provide. I hope that the City will partner with community organizations, like the Modesto Chamber, on issues like ways to balance the city’s budget so that all of our collective resources can work together to find solutions that will benefit the entire community.

Josh Bridegroom, Modesto Planning Department

My goal: When Modesto View asked me to come up with a personal hope or dream for 2014 and a hope or dream for the community in 2014, I realized that these are one and the same: I want to be a part of making downtown Modesto the most amazing place it can be! Over the course of the last two years, I’ve been collaborating with a broad cross-section of the community to develop a program to do just that.

I believe that any limitation is self-imposed; there is no limit to what can be accomplished when we work together!!

Ellen Burchett

Personal Dream - I hope that 2014 sees me branching out in my volunteering, whether it is personally lifting up people I know or giving to the community at large. With a pregnancy and now two small kids, 2013 saw me focused on myself and my family, and I am hoping to re-broaden my view for 2014. Hope for the Community - I hope that 2014 sees Modesto focused on positive change in our community. Each time that someone posts a positive Facebook status or picks up a piece of trash, tells a friend about a new show or retweets a positive message about Modesto, we collectively change our attitude for the better. The more positive energy / words we put out there, the more positively people act.

Kaye Osborn

My hope for our community is that more people learn American Sign Language and provide qualified interpreters for theatrical productions. My personal goal for 2014 is to embrace each day with smiles, kind words and exercise daily!

Earl Matthews

My goal for next year is to travel to as many states as possible, if I could hit the number 20, I would be thrilled. I would like to see live music in Modesto be more well known, both locally and nationally. Kind of a mission statement for me.

Marian Kaanon

I turn 40 in 2014, so it’s a big year for me. My personal goal is to continue nurturing the many amazing relationships in my life. As a mom, my main goal is to help my kids achieve their own goals: whether that’s acing a spelling test or mustering up the courage to swing off the monkey bars. My hope for the community in 2014 and beyond is that we continue collaborating and working together, even among setbacks, even when facing detractors or long odds. The spirit of collaboration is more important than ever before, as our challenges are increasingly complex and require many of us to come to the table and get to work.

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Galen Carroll, Modesto Police Chief

My personal goal for 2014 is to be a better husband and friend. Too often I get wrapped up in the day to day living as well as shifting into work mode that I don’t let those closest to me know how much they mean to me. My hope for the community is the numerous community groups currently working on individual projects come together as one large voice and force for positive change in our city.

Kenni Friedman

Personal Goal: To be the preeminent Boys & Girls Club where we can showcase how we offer our youth an opportunity to reach their full potential. Community Hope: To gather community members to chart a plan for the future and to print the report in ModestoView, December 2014.

Kathy Molina

2014 is going to be a special year for me, since I will be turning 40. Since I am a Yankees fan, a personal dream is to be at the Yankees game, in New York City, on my birthday. My hope for the community is simple, more people smiling. Amazing things can happen when you smile.

Keith Boggs

Personal Goal: Atop my lengthy personal goals list for 2014 is to try and convince one of our local art galleries to allow me a small showing of my multi-medium art. It has been several years since I last showed my work and I am very proud of how it continues to evolve.

I would hope that the City and County would continue to build upon our strong, open and inclusive working relationships through 2014. Each of us share so many common goals and our objectives remain intertwined on so many key issues. We can get there from here.

Dana Johnson

My personal hopes/dreams for Dana~licious in 2014: More air time on FOX40 News and fill my calendar with my growing business doing private in-home local cooking parties, book one today!

Community goal for Dana~licious in 2014... continue to support local restaurants that rely on our patronage to keep their doors open and our mouths happy! In the words of my handicapped daughter Amanda “Happy New You!”

Patterson, age 9 I dream that one day I will go to a good college and learn a lot of things so that I can help other children. I hope for our community that people get better at helping each other and being nice to each other so that we can have a stronger community in Patterson.

Michaela Salsman,

Buddha Tury

A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere. As my great hope is to laugh and cry; to find peace in within us and to be healthy and fit. Peace be to all and Happy New Years!!!!

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AUTHOR “About Time”

by Ken White

“How did it get so late so soon?

It’s night before it’s afternoon.

December is here before it’s June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?”

– Dr. Seuss

It’s about time. Slipping away. Being wasted. Running out. Standing still. Flying. Being lost. Filling, making, and killing it. Or, having enough of it.

We worry about it being the last time, or the last time around. It’s always time to do this or that. We think about time zones, time outs, and real time; just in time or the nick of time or putting in time. We tell stories about once upon a time and share proverbs about a stitch in time. We fondly recall the first time and agonize over the only time.

We try to take things one step at a time. We long for the time when time was on our side. Time and again, we talk about prime time, big time, me or my time, good time, nap time, in time, alone time, night time, hang time, Christmas time, every time, lost time, quiet time, any time, wintertime, sleepy time, strange time, short-time, parttime, all-time, the right and wrong time.

We read Time Magazine or the New York Times, Of Time and the River or a Brief History of Time. We watch Time Warner or Lifetime. We nostalgically look back to the times of our life and hope we had the time of our life. We set our clocks to Greenwich Mean Time and Pacific Standard Time.

From time to time, we ponder time management, which we’ll get around to when we have time, and time travel which inevitably requires a time machine. We try to imagine what having time on our hands or the end of time actually look like? We question if there is world enough and time. We sing “Time has come today,” “Time after

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time,” “Time in a bottle,” and “By the time I get to Phoenix.” We often don’t have time to take our time. What came first, life or time?

As one brainiac pointed out, if it weren’t for time, everything would happen all at once at the same time. And, finally, there comes a time when we discover that Father Time waits for no one.

The older we get, the less there seems to be of it and the faster it goes. Something we thought took place two years ago was actually five. And we insist on rushing toward then without living in the now, this moment. Only to look back and wonder why we were in such a hurry for the arrival of tomorrow when today will soon enough be gone to yesterday.

In the romantic comedy movie, About Time, a young man named Tim learns from his father that the men in their family have the ability to travel back in time. Not forward, just back, which provides our hero with the opportunity to change his past so he can have a better future. Near the end of the movie, Tim learns that his father has terminal cancer, which cannot be changed by time travel. When Tim reels back in time to visit his father the day before he is to be buried, his father counsels him to live each day twice. The first time to experience it in real time as it happens with all the stresses a “normal” person faces. And a second time, now knowing what to expect from the day, in order to savor each moment; embracing the day and enjoying it for exactly what it is. Like a good son, Tim follows his father’s advice. But, he soon realizes that it is a far, far better thing to live each day once and enjoy it as if it were his last.

It has been said that yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today’s a gift and that’s why it’s called the present. As we start a New Year, this seems like an incredibly profound and valuable way to live each day.

GTourlock!

ROMAN LORANC: A RETROSPECTIVE

January 29, 2014 - March 23, 2014

The Carnegie Arts Center is dedicated to recognizing excellence in regional artists through its Distinguished Artist program.

Roman Loranc is a remarkable photographer whose works today are in the collections of the Denver Art Museum; George Eastman House in Rochester, NY; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive in Berkeley, California; and the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris, France.”

Roman Loranc was born in Bielsko-Biala, Poland and defected to the United States in 1981.

In 1984 he moved to California, and not long after developed a love for the Central Valley, finding elegance in its fragile wetlands and ancient oaks, rural back roads and farms.

The exhibit includes more than 60 photographs, many of which capture the beauty of the Central Valley and northern California. More recent photographs taken while traveling through Europe are also included.

The exhibit will be on view from January 29, 2014 – March 23, 2014.

Roman’s photographs have long been a favorite of the ViewCrew

“Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.”

– Groucho Marx

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Christmas Tree Collections for Recycling The City of Modesto pruned refuse crews will begin picking up untreated green Christmas trees in January 2014 as part of the normal pruned refuse collection. Please follow pruned refuse collection guidelines for your area.

If you are not sure what area you are in, please contact the City of ModestoGreen Waste Office at (209) 577-6463 and we can give you that information.

Please follow these simple steps to ensure proper disposal of your Christmas trees:

Disposal of Untreated Green Trees: * Remove ALL items from the tree: ornaments, tinsel, topper, tree stand, etc. Trees will not be picked up if these items have not been removed. * If your tree is more than six (6) feet tall, please cut so that no piece exceeds 6 feet in length. Maximum length of any one piece is 6 feet. * Place trees curbside to be collected with your regular yard trimmings or cut up small enough to place in your green waste can with the lid closed.

Disposal of Trees Treated with Flocking, Paint or Fireproofing: Unfortunately, trees with flocking, paint, or fireproofing cannot be composted and will not be collected by pruned refuse crews. These trees may be cut up and placed in your black garbage can or taken to the nearest garbage company transfer station. Please note when disposing it in your black can, the lid must be closed in order for it to be serviced.

Transfer stations can be found at the following locations: Bertolotti Disposal~ 231 Flamingo Drive, Modesto (209) 537-8000 Gilton Solid Waste~ 800 S. McClure Road, Modesto (209) 527-3781 For additional information on Christmas tree collection or the City’s pruned refuse/green waste program, please visit the City of Modesto’s website at http://www.modestogov.com/prnd/trees/green_waste.asp or contact the Green Waste Office at (209) 577-5463.

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ZEN The Year Of the Horse While we already had our New Year’s Eve party, the Chinese New Year is still coming. Following the lunar calendar it begins this year on January 31. The Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China. Festivities can go on for 10 days, with lots of eating and drinking and lots of noise. They’ve got good firecrackers.

A legend says that in ancient times, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. Twelve came (rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake , horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and boar) and Buddha named a year after each one. He declared that people born in the animals’

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year would have some of the animal’s personality. The five elements (metal, water, wood, fire and earth) present at the time of birth also impact the person’s nature.

2014 is a Wood Horse year. Some say it will be a time for fast victories, high energy and unexpected adventure. Sounds like a nice year to me. Come celebrate the Year of the Horse with us !

Saturday, February 1, 2014 Doors open 2-7 p.m.

Tai Chi Chuan Academy of Modesto Dania Hall, 416 I street (209) 572-4518 email: taichi4modesto.com

Education is everything and ModestoView supports the educational advancement of our community.

LearningQuest – The Stanislaus Literacy Center

has a new name will be having a Grand Re-Opening under the new name with a ribbon cutting, wine and appetizers, tours and inspiring stories on Jan. 23 at 4 p.m.

Call 522-0656 to RSVP by Jan. 16. Please note the new address: 1032 11th St. Modesto, CA 95354 Phone: 209-522-0656 Website: www.readingworks.net

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Food Bites ................

BUSINESS Urbano Open for Business On

by Ruben J. Porras

the day after Christmas downtown diners received a belated gift in the way of a new dining space.

Located on H Street in the space most recently occupied by Jax, Urbano offers patrons an open and airy feel clearly designed to bring a city vibe to the downtown scene.

The eatery boasts vivid colors and blocky loft-style counters and doors and the walls are adorned with colorful modern art including images of San Francisco and London. Modern is definitely the theme throughout the space.

According to owner, Noe Sanchez, the restaurant will be open for lunch until the later part of January when dinner will also be offered. Lunches will include pizza, gourmet sandwiches and robust salads among other choices. A full bar menu will also be offered.

Modesto foodies won’t be unfamiliar with the menu or the type of food to expect

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Peter Mah

1957-2013

Peter Mah – left, with his brother Stuart on the Minnie’s Patio

Minnie’s restaurant is a Modesto institu-

from Urbano because there is a long tradition of Modesto dining behind it. Sanchez also owns and operates Jacob’s Fine Dining on McHenry Ave. As for live music, there are no immediate plans for it according to Sanchez but it is something that he would like to see late in 2014.

Urbano 1019 H Street

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tion in so many ways. It is one of the most authentic and vintage Polynesian restaurants and bars anywhere. It has been a hangout for over 6 decades and it is the oldest restaurant in Modesto. It is family.

Everyone that goes to Minnie’s feels like family. At the bar, in the restaurant, on the patio, people were greeted by co-owner Peter Mah. Pete was the front man and had a smile for everyone. I remember one night my band Third Party played there for 3.5 hours straight and we were just fueled with Jerks and Planters Punch and he told me what a great night he had at the bar and wanted to know when we could play again. As the inventor of one of Modesto’s most toxic cocktails, the Jerk, Pete hosted so many for traditional food, drink and a walk back in time to the age of vintage

Tiki. No one will forget the pot lucks, parties upstairs and on the patio and Pete will live on with so many in Modesto. My family have been regulars in the little room off of the bar and we felt like family every time thanks to Pete, Suzanna and the rest of the Minnie’s family. Make sure you stop by and say hi to the folks at Minnie’s, and have some pot stickers, sizzling rice soup, a drink, or two, or three, and tip one to Peter Mah. - Chris Murphy

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BLUES & JAZZ Blue Monday’s back in town.

by Eric Benson Well out with the old and in with the new, year that is. The hollidaze pass with feverish pitch with all the extracurricular affairs of friends and family and well wishers.

Wow I need a nap right about now. Time to reflect on the resolutions and salutations to bring us into the next go round. Hoping that all of you survived the holidays with health and poise and that you got out of the mall alive.

We had a Blue Monday reunion Christmas party in December with a packed house so while once a year is too long and every week is too often we are bringing back Blue Monday Party once a month in the downtown. Please come down Monday Jan 6th to the Barkin’ Dog Grill at 6:30 and hang with Ultra Lounge, Jam, listen, dance, or hoist a glass and enjoy!. We would love to have you help continue the tradition in the downtown.

One highlight for December I went to was a private party at Urbano Restaurant, (formerly of Clayton’s/Jax Restaurant), in which Spencer Day played duo to a packed house with great food and beverage. Richard Mulholland hosted and the demographic was folks 40 yrs and up. The hope is to do more quality shows for us that shall we say are not going to the disco, and too young to be card-carrying AARP members. More shows to come at Urbano in the New Year.

The State Theatre, home of the MAMA awards continues with some community friendly booking. Jan 24th John Corbett in concert comes through.

The Gallo continues to amaze me with their booking: Yellowjackets, Three Dog Night, Blues Traveler, Straight no Chaser, wow!

For January: 10th with Forever Tango, 11th Ricky Nelson Remembered.

Another place for a quiet listen to music in ambient environment that is catching on is DEWZ Restaurant’s Wine Bar. The Saturday night music is from 7:30 to 10:00 or so and features solo and small groups of musicians playing at acoustic volumes in the informal environment with folks enjoys wine

January Movies

Johnny Valdes tasting and a little noshing bites. In January: 4th: Francesca Bavaro, 11th Pat Durr of Home Grown, with special guests, 18th John King & Robin Montgomery dueling Jazz guitars, 25th the mighty Tim Allen piano & vocals with the best of Elton, Billy Joel and the standards. Come any night you won’t be disappointed.

The new invigorated Hero’s sports Bar is booking rock, punk and some world shows. The highlights for Jan 11th Singer song writer showcase hosted by the marvelous Patty Castillo will feature Francesca Bavaro, Victoria Boynton, Steve Vasquez, Patty and other TBA, Jan 25th Brew Ha Ha comedy showcase, Jan 30th Guttermouth, Jan 31st Mofo Party Band with opener Big Earl & Cryin’ Shame. If you luv the Blues come down for Mofo and watch John on guitar walk the bar while shredding on the guitar.

On the one night stand side of things: the Sunday afternoon series at Congregation Beth Shalom concert series Jan 19th brings in Home Grown. The group has great 3-part harmony and a gazillion songs sung over 2 decades together. The west side: West Side Theatre brings in some

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Blues and roots music with some tributes that do justice. In Jan 18th on the Zydeco and Cajun side Tom Rigney & Flambeau serve up some music to dance to: twosteps, Waltz’s, low-down Blues, and New Orleans Funk. A little drive but well worth it once you get there with a wonderful vintage theatre converted into music & arts venue. If you’re willin to travel, up the hill the 35th Annual Columbia Jazz Artist series features our local Jazz guitar slinger Johnny Valdes Jan 19th with band. Johnny is coming out with a CD of Jazz guitar with special guest John Stowel of Seattle area in January. Johnny Valdes one of the better Jazz guitarist ever to grace this town is doing a master class once a month in a house concert environment with food and beverage. January date is Sunday Jan 26th, call me for location: cell 918-7033.

On the kickin out the jams side: Barkin’ Dog Thursdays with Dave Dow, (Jazz), Queen Bean Sundays hosts jam with acoustic, rock music.

Need to get, give me something to promote get me at: mbenson@fire2wire. com, or cell 209-918-7033.

Peace out, Eric Benson

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ACOUSTIC

URBAN

Masterpiece

by Tru Luv Lopez

Wake up to the sounds that played in your head moments before you open your eyes.

The base, the tempo, the kick. This is it.

No matter how you go about constructing your composition or shall I say, your music, grabbing the elements that play in your mind then relaying this sound to the keys on your board is only the beginning. Your gut feeling will only grow by adding the elements piece by piece. You’re a genius. It has become natural. Maybe you’re an inspiring up and coming rookie with passion. Ether way, you ask yourself, is this good enough to inspire the masses or just junk? Do I scrap it and start from scratch? My friend you’re only as good as you allow yourself to be.

Giving up now is like allowing sound to travel with no end. Allow yourself to be as critical about your work as you would be

of that piece you heard the other day. Stop.

Listen to it from a different perspective.

Writing your song like your writing to the one person you admire. Love it. Embrace it. Imagine how many people will play this to drive an emotion. Bring joy or bring back memories. This is your body mind and soul. Created by you and hand carved Nate Ignacio brightens the air and sings on the streets of Modesto

Would you believe me if I told you that

to perfection. This is truly yours and sharing this with the world is your drive. This is your masterpiece.

January is a new year for some and just another year for others.

Here are some of my hopes and dreams: Dreams are a film strip of ideas and emotions. Setting a goal is closer to realty than dreaming. One of my many goals is to provide you as a reader with more education, information and stories.

My hope is for our community to be more aware of the violence and crime affecting our families. It takes everyone as a community to find change.

“The People’s Club” The Valley’s longest running Drag Show The Brave-Bullettes every Sunday night vintage video games, pool tables and outdoor patio Open Tues - Sun at 7:30pm Latin Night on Thurs and Friday Power Hour 10-11pm 701 S 9th St - (209) 529-6712 facebook.com/thebravebull #bravebull74

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A Rumination Regarding Resonance

by Aaron Rowan

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music is a fundamental force of the universe, on the same level as gravity and magnetism?

Famed Russian pianist Sviatoslav Richter once gave a concert in Sofia, Bulgaria in the winter of 1958. A flu epidemic was raging during that time, and there was a great deal of coughing going on among the audience that night. But a recording of that recital reveals something interesting: there were passages of Richter’s performance during which the coughing fell silent. It is as though Richter had the power to suspend the physical symptoms of an entire theater full of people through his music.

This intangible power may also extend beyond affecting the emotional (and physical?) tides within the human soul, and into the larger realm of nature. A few years ago I viewed a documentary exploring the relationship between music and the natural world. I do not usually go for documentary films, but this had me mesmerized from first frame to last. It’s called ‘The Reach Of Resonance,’ directed by musician and writer Steve Elkins. It follows four pioneers working in the fringes of the musical realm: -Bob Ostertag; creating a symphony using the movements of a street riot as a template, and exploring other social/political issues through the lens of music; -Jon Rose, inventor of unique musical instruments, traveling the globe playing barbed-wire fences with a violin bow; -Performance artist Miya Masaoka, using

music to interact with insects and plants; -and composer John Luther Adams, discovering the music-like structure hidden within the geophysical phenomena of Alaska (such as the Aurora Borealis.)

The film has been screened and won awards across the globe. You can find more info and upcoming screenings at www.reachofresonance.com. I cannot recommend this highly enough - it will change the way you think about music forever.

This year’s installment of the Modesto Unplugged Music Festival is seeking all those who wield the power of music to submit their original work in the Americana, bluegrass, folk, country, and related genres to our songwriting contest. For a $10 entry fee, singer-songwriters will have the chance to win a cash prize, and more. Five finalists will be invited to perform their songs as part of the closing night Festival showcase, and the top 3 as judged by a panel of accomplished songwriters will receive a share of the prize pool. The entry deadline is Saturday February 1. You can email modestounplugged@yahoo.com to get instruction on where to send your entry package and what to include.

This songwriting competition will serve as a segue into the as-yet-unnamed women’s songwriting conference being spearheaded by our very own country-rock ambassador Patty Castillo Davis. This will be held a few weeks after MUMfest wraps, in late April or early May. It will be a whole day of memorable performances and workshops featuring noted songbirds from around California and beyond. More info in the coming months!

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FIT Resolutions For Life

by Efren Martinez

BEFORE

As the New Year is upon us, so are the many resolutions that go along with it. I admit, I too have been one of those people who start off the year with a New Years resolution. But like most, didn’t get the memo that it was supposed to last longer than two days. Regardless of this, there is one fellow out there who woke up one day and made a resolution to live a healthier lifestyle and has stuck with it.

I’ve been friends with Frank Leguria for a few years now and I met him through the Shadowchase running club. Frank is an amazing person, friend and family man.

Just recently I asked Frank to share how he lost so much weight with our Modesto View. At one time Frank weighed in at 300lbs and after a healthy amount of time, he was down to 183lbs. For Frank, the

AFTER phrase “healthy amount of time” sounded exactly what it felt like for him, “a long time.” It actually took him 18 months to lose the weight a healthy natural way in “a healthy amount of time”. He did it the right way.

I asked Frank what had motivated him to lose the weight, was it a New Years resolution? In truth, no. He simply woke up one Sunday with a headache, stepped on the scale and noticed he was at 300 lbs. At that point, Frank knew he needed a lifestyle change and decided to join weight watchers. Frank was so ready and had the full support from his loving wife of 27 years, Sherry Leguria. Shortly after that he found himself walking into a weight watcher’s meeting with his wife by his side for support. He knew he needed help and Frank

wasn’t afraid to ask for it. In fact, he gathered his friends and family and joined in on their healthy lifestyle running clubs as well as another one of Frank’s proudest teams he belongs too, Team Challenge. Between the support of his family, the fitness teams and clubs he belong to, he discovered it to be much easier to apply the meal planning point system he was learning from weight watchers. Frank was on his way to losing the weight and kicking those blood pressure meds to the curb. So long potential heart disease. His doctor couldn’t be happier, and soon as he got the Ok from his physician, Frank went from struggling with walking 5 laps with a his fitness buddy 4 days a week to running 5ks.

Today Frank is an inspirational man in fitness. His workouts are consistent and his accomplishments are many that would include 3 full marathons,16 half marathons, and more 5k’s than you can shake an Oreo cookie at. Make no mistake, Frank is no different from you or me. Like most of us he has fallen off the fitness wagon from time to time but it’s his determination and love for himself and his family that reminds him there is no other way to live from here on.

I asked Frank to share some advice to help all of us along our journey and here’s what he had to say. “The advice I would give would be to stay strong and have the mindset of understanding that not every day in your weight loss journey is going to be a good day or the day you have expected.

Some weeks or months after working so hard your results might be depressing, but stay strong and NEVER GIVE UP! Edison failed at successfully creating the light bulb one thousand times, and never gave up trying. Instead he learned from his mistakes, and that is what a person struggling with weight loss needs to do. Learn from what has not been working and never give up.

Some weeks are not your week, but most will be your week if your try hard and stay true to yourself.”

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Happy 2014!

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Chicago Art and County Trash by ‘Big’ Earl Matthews

This year will be filled with new and exciting things for you to do in the Modesto area. What’s your new year’s resolution?

If yours is doing more for (and spending more time in) your community, then you have opened the right magazine. My new year’s resolution is to spend more time with my family and friends in the downtown Modesto area. Even if it’s just getting on a bike, skateboard, or in a car and going to your favorite restaurant.

One of my favorite places to go downtown is The Barkin’ Dog Grill. I believe that they have the best milkshakes and fries in the area. Besides the great food, there is live music almost every other night. I am in my junior high choir, It is a tradition to go there for milkshakes after our performances. Recently I went with some choir, band, and orchestra friends. We listened to a band play Christmas tunes and we had a great time. I have also attended an open

mic poetry reading there and the writers were so gifted they inspired me to write more. Check out the Barkin’ Dog’s website www.barkindoggrill.org to see the dates for live music and to see the menu. I hope to see you there! I also love to go to the State Theatre to see movies, plays, and you can even rent it for a Birthday party. I went a while ago to see a professor talk about prehistoric times then we watched Jurassic Park for the first time. There was even a little dinosaur in the lobby that we took pictures with.

I hope that you have a great month and make your way to The Barkin Dog and The State Theatre!

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Happy New Year everyone. I hope you are ready for a great year in local music. There is lots of great stuff on the horizon this year.

Let’s start from at the beginning of this monthOn Jan 4th BEatCS will be back at the Torch Club. This is our first time heading up a Saturday night at this beloved Sacramento Blues joint. If you are looking for a good reason to get your after holiday ya ya’s out this is the place.

On January 18th we are welcoming, all the way from Chicago, one man band Lou Shields. Lou is a Professor of Art at Prairie State College in Chicago. Lou’s art and his music reflect his love of American Roots and Blues music. He is on a national tour right now, driving, skating, playing and making art across America. While he is here we are doing two shows, one on the 18th at the Cow Track Lounge in Oakdale along with the Ryan Russell Band and again on the 19th at Rick’s Saloon in Knights Ferry along with Willy Tea and Tom V. Poorhouse Millionaires will be play both dates as well. This is a great chance to see a very unique act from a great music town.

A little later in the month on Thursday Jan 30th we are welcoming Country Trash.

Formerly from Sonora, CA now hailing from Oregon, Country Trash is coming to the Log Cabin in Turlock for a night of high-energy Americana music.

Last but certainly not least, on friday January 31st, Mofo Party Band is celebrating 25 years as a band at the Brewhouse at Hero’s on 9th and L Streets here in Modesto. Mofo

is one of my favorite bands and has the distinction of being the only Fresno band to have ever won a MAMA award which was well deserved I might add. My band, Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame will open this show that night. This will be a night to remember so make sure you get your tickets ahead of time and come early so you can be sure to get a front row seat.

I want to give a quick update about “My Friends and I”. We are going back into the studio starting this month to begin recording our second compilation. This CD will feature a whole new lineup of local bands.

We are very proud to see the family grow and really looking forward to doing the good work of promoting local original music here in the Central Valley. This project is a labor of love for us so please keep your eyes open for our indiegogo fundraising campaign which we plan to launch sometime in the middle of this month. If you haven’t heard our first CD take a moment and go listen to it for free on Spotify, where it is listed as “My Friends and I, Various Artists”. I think you will be glad you did.

January Dates Jan 4th BeatCS @ the Torch Club, 9pm $7 Jan 18th Lou Shields, Ryan Russell and PHM @ The Cow Track Lounge, 9:30pm, No Cover Jan 19th Willy Tea, Tom V, Lou Shields and PHM @ Rick’s Saloon in Knights Ferry 2pm, $5 Jan 20th Country Trash, Nathan Ignacio, Bethany @ The Log Cabin in Turlock, 8pm $7 Jan 31st MoFo Party Band 25th anniversary show with BeatCS @ The Brewhouse, 9pm $10

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There’s nothing like a great massage to soothe your tired muscles. Before you talk yourself out of a rewarding treat because it will cost too much think again. ACI Career College offers some delightful massage therapy services to the public from their therapists in training. It’s a wonderful way to treat yourself. Get a 1-hour Swedish Massage, typically a $60 deal, for $30. For a complete listing of services or more info call or email: 209-338-6224 / info@acicareercollege.com. http://www.acicareercol-

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City of Modesto Oakdale Lion’s Club Hughson Library Salida Library Turlock Library Keyes Library Mr. T’s Donuts Peer Recovery Gallery Rivets American Grill Modesto Library Oakdale Bicycle Shop Surla’s Restaurant Ceres Library Stanislaus County Library Downtown Modesto Milnes School Shooters Bar Clarion Hotel Oakdale Chamber of Commerce Double Tree Hotel Napa Room Battered Beaver Oakdale ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center 250 N. Broadway, Turlock The Chartreuse Muse Rivets American Grill Gene Bianchi Community Center, Oakdale Ridgeway’s Lounge Sonora High School Auditorium Barkin’ Dog Grill Stanislaus County Fairgrounds Senior Center 211 Bodem St., Modesto Gervasoni’s Restaurant The State Theatre City of Modesto Oakdale Lion’s Club Brenden Theatres Peer Recovery Gallery 819 Sunset Ave Surla’s Restaurant The Brewhouse Hero’s Crocodile’s Nightclub MJC West Campus Modesto Library Shooters Bar Clarion Hotel 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Battered Beaver Oakdale ClimaX Bar and Nightclub The Chartreuse Muse The Chartreuse Muse Turlock Library Gallo Center for the Arts Ridgeway’s Lounge The Chartreuse Muse California Ballroom Dodge Ridge Ski Resort The State Theatre Newman Library Oakdale Lion’s Club Modesto Library Keyes Library Dewz Restaurant Modesto Palladium Nightclub Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale SaveMart Parking lot, Oakdale Ave Peer Recovery Gallery Rivets American Grill Oakdale Bicycle Shop Stanislaus County Library The State Theatre West Side Theatre Newman Barkin’ Dog Grill The Brewhouse Hero’s Crocodile’s Nightclub Gallo Center for the Arts Brave Bull 3113 Crows Landing Rd. ClimaX Bar and Nightclub ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Modesto Flea Market Congregation Beth Shalom Turlock Library Ridgeway’s Lounge Dodge Ridge Ski Resort 1107 South 7th Street Shooters Bar Clarion Hotel The State Theatre The State Theatre The Other Place Oakdale Lion’s Club Queen Bean Cafe Modesto Library Keyes Library Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Old Plantation Coffee Crocodile’s Nightclub Gallo Center for the Arts Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall - Modesto Gallo Center for the Arts ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Ridgeway’s Lounge Rivets American Grill Dodge Ridge Ski Resort 1107 South 7th Street The Boardroom Shooters Pub & Grill The State Theatre City of Modesto

Pre-Registration for “Run for the Library” Tango Dance Club Teen Tech Week Video Contest WCPL Poker Night Young at heart strength training class January 21 Al Medina Art (Kids) Animal Portraits Art Adventures Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Everyday Happy Hour Family Dinner & Movie Night Family Game Night Forever Young Dance Club Friends of the Library Meeting Funstrummers Internet Básico en Español Items in the Jar Japanese Art & Culture Johnny and Kelly Karaoke Tuesdays Karaoke with Clovis King Neil Buettner Live Poets’ Corner Contest Pool Tournament Pre-Registration for “Run for the Library” Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Read to a Dog Recipe Exchange Shadowchase Group Run Shadowchase Group Walk Surla’s Happy Hour Teen Tech Week Video Contest Wiggle Worms January 22 Al Medina Comedy Open Mic Night Crazy Game Day Creole Jazz Kings Everyday Happy Hour Items in the Jar Jive Turkey Johnny and Kelly Long Lady Project Mayor’s Book Club Mommy & Me Nebraska Patterson Farmers Market Poets’ Corner Contest Pool Tournament Pre-Registration for “Run for the Library” Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Read & Vote!

Read to a Dog Recipe Exchange Riverbank Golden Agers Skirts N’ Flirts Square Dance Club Studio Art Studio Art III Surla’s Happy Hour Teen Tech Week Video Contest Teen Time Program Turlock Senior Center Dance Turlock Stepping Pards Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Wine’d Down Wednesday Young at heart strength training class January 23 Al Medina Casanovas Nightclub Dave Dow Open Jam Session Everyday Happy Hour Internet Basics* Items in the Jar LEGO Day Nebraska Neil & Matt Live Play & Learn Poets’ Corner Contest Pre-Registration for “Run for the Library” Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Read to a Dog Recipe Exchange Shadowchase Group Run Solo show - Ed Cesena Spanish Story Time Stan-Co Thursday Bike Ride Surla’s Happy Hour Teen Tech Week Video Contest Thursday Community Rides January 24 All About You Ladies Night Bluegrass in the Central Valley Casual, 2Mex, and More!

Children’s Show: Winnie the Pooh Comedy Club Dave and Penny Show DJ Arnie and DJ T Everyday Happy Hour Friday Night Folk Dancing Fundamentals of Painting III I, Frankenstein

Oakdale Lion’s Club Jacob’s Fine Dining 2501 McHenry Ave., Modesto Stanislaus County Library Battered Beaver Oakdale Ceres Community Center Vito’s Ristorante Ceres Community Center The Chartreuse Muse Gallo Center for the Arts ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Salida Library Newman Library Modesto Senior Center Denair Library Trinity Presbyterian Patterson Library Turlock Library The Chartreuse Muse Rivets American Grill ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Ridgeway’s Lounge P Wexfords City of Modesto Battered Beaver Oakdale Lion’s Club Ceres Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library Patterson Library Waterford Library Denair Library Modesto Library Keyes Library MJC Track MJC Track Surla’s Restaurant Stanislaus County Library Modesto Library Queen Bean Coffee House Speakeasy Lounge Hughson Library Clarion Hotel ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Turlock Library Rivets American Grill Rivets American Grill The Chartreuse Muse Oakdale Library The Chartreuse Muse The State Theatre True Value Shopping Center City of Modesto The Other Place Oakdale Lion’s Club Empire Library Modesto Library Newman Library Oakdale Library Modesto Library Modesto Library Keyes Library 3600 Sante fe St, Riverbank,Ca Oakdale Grange Hall The Chartreuse Muse The Chartreuse Muse Surla’s Restaurant Stanislaus County Library Patterson Library Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill American Legion Hall 75 Bothun Road, Turlock Salida Library Turlock Library Maxi’s Lounge Double Tree Hotel Ceres Community Center Gervasoni Restaurant Crocodile’s Nightclub Barkin’ Dog Grill ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Modesto Library Turlock Library Ceres Library The State Theatre The Boardroom Salida Library City of Modesto Oakdale Lion’s Club Hughson Library Salida Library Turlock Library Modesto Library Keyes Library Mr. T’s Donuts Peer Recovery Gallery Modesto Library Oakdale Bicycle Shop Surla’s Restaurant Stanislaus County Library Milnes School Shooters Bar Clarion Hotel West Side Theatre The Brewhouse Hero’s CSU Stanislaus Main Stage Theatre Double Tree Hotel Napa Room Barkin’ Dog Grill Battered Beaver Oakdale ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center 250 N. Broadway, Turlock The Chartreuse Muse Brenden Theatres

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The State Theatre Ridgeway’s Lounge Stanislaus County Fairgrounds Gervasoni’s Restaurant City of Modesto Oakdale Lion’s Club MJC Auditorium Peer Recovery Gallery Surla’s Restaurant Crocodile’s Nightclub Gallo Center For the Arts Dodge Ridge Ski Resort MJC West Campus Turlock Municipal Airport 13602 Newport Road, Turlock Modesto Library Shooters Bar Clarion Hotel The Brewhouse Hero’s Salida Library CSU Stanislaus Main Stage Theatre California Ballroom 3113 Crows Landing Rd. West Side Theatre Newman Battered Beaver Oakdale The McHenry Museum ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Barkin’ Dog Grill The Chartreuse Muse Turlock Library 190 N. Lee Ave, Oakdale Rivets American Grill Ridgeway’s Lounge The Chartreuse Muse McHenry Museum Masonic Hall Sierra Railroad Dinner Train Oakdale The State Theatre Oakdale Library Oakdale Lion’s Club Modesto Library Keyes Library Dewz Restaurant Modesto MJC Auditorium Palladium Nightclub Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale SaveMart Parking lot, Oakdale Ave Peer Recovery Gallery Oakdale Bicycle Shop Modesto Junior College Auditorium Stanislaus County Library Crocodile’s Nightclub Brave Bull 3113 Crows Landing Rd. ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Turlock Library Ridgeway’s Lounge 1107 South 7th Street Modesto Centre Plaza The State Theatre The Other Place Oakdale Lion’s Club Queen Bean Cafe Modesto Library Keyes Library Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Old Plantation Coffee Crocodile’s Nightclub Gallo Center for the Arts Gallo Center for the Arts Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall - Modesto ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Oakdale Library The Chartreuse Muse Turlock Library Ridgeway’s Lounge Rivets American Grill Turlock Library 1107 South 7th Street The Boardroom Shooters Pub & Grill The State Theatre City of Modesto Oakdale Lion’s Club Keyes Library Riverbank Library Modesto Library Keyes Library Jacob’s Fine Dining 2501 McHenry Ave., Modesto Stanislaus County Library Battered Beaver Oakdale Modesto Library Patterson Library Ceres Community Center Vito’s Ristorante Ceres Community Center The Chartreuse Muse Riverbank Library ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Modesto Library Salida Library Modesto Senior Center Trinity Presbyterian Turlock Library The Chartreuse Muse Rivets American Grill ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Ridgeway’s Lounge The State Theatre P Wexfords City of Modesto Battered Beaver Oakdale Lion’s Club

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CALENDAR Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Read to a Dog Recipe Exchange Shadowchase Group Run Shadowchase Group Walk Surla’s Happy Hour Teen Tech Week Video Contest Wiggle Worms January 29 Al Medina Comedy Open Mic Night Creole Jazz Kings Everyday Happy Hour Items in the Jar Jive Turkey Johnny and Kelly McHenry Mansion Docent Training Mommy & Me Nebraska Patterson Farmers Market Pipe Cleaner Penguins Poets’ Corner Contest Pool Tournament Pre-Registration for “Run for the Library” Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Read to a Dog Recipe Exchange Riverbank Golden Agers Roman Loranc: A Retrospective Skirts N’ Flirts Square Dance Club Studio Art Studio Art III Surla’s Happy Hour Teen Tech Week Video Contest Turlock Senior Center Dance Turlock Stepping Pards Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Wine’d Down Wednesday Young at heart strength training class January 30 Al Medina Casanovas Nightclub Chinese New Year Craft Computactión Básica en Español Creative Clay Dave Dow Open Jam Session Everyday Happy Hour Guttermouth, Pinata Protest, Trashboat, ICK Items in the Jar Johnny and Kelly Neil & Matt Live Paper Lantern Craft Play & Learn Poets’ Corner Contest Pre-Registration for “Run for the Library” Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Read to a Dog Recipe Exchange Roman Loranc: A Retrospective Shadowchase Group Run Solo show - Ed Cesena Spanish Story Time Stan-Co Thursday Bike Ride Stunt Dog Experience Surla’s Happy Hour Teen Button Making Craft Teen Tech Week Video Contest Thursday Community Rides Top La Boheme January 31 21st Annual Bacchus & Brew All About You Ladies Night BYU “Living Legends” Comedy Club DJ Arnie and DJ T Everyday Happy Hour Friday Night Folk Dancing Fundamentals of Painting III Grease Karaoke with Clovis King Labor Day Live Local Music Los Tovarez Flea Market Mofo Party Band 25th Anniversary Mr. Carlos Martinez Nebraska Poets’ Corner Contest Pre-Registration for “Run for the Library” Roman Loranc: A Retrospective Roman Lorance Opening Reception Solo show - Ed Cesena Stunt Dog Experience Stunt Dog Experience Surla’s Happy Hour That Awkward Moment Weekend Dance Party Y&T

Ceres Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library Patterson Library Waterford Library Denair Library Modesto Library Keyes Library MJC Track MJC Track Surla’s Restaurant Stanislaus County Library Modesto Library Queen Bean Coffee House Speakeasy Lounge Clarion Hotel ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Turlock Library Rivets American Grill Rivets American Grill McHenry Museum The Chartreuse Muse The State Theatre True Value Shopping Center Hughson Library City of Modesto The Other Place Oakdale Lion’s Club Empire Library Modesto Library Newman Library Oakdale Library Modesto Library Keyes Library 3600 Sante fe St, Riverbank,Ca Carnegie Arts Center Turlcok Oakdale Grange Hall The Chartreuse Muse The Chartreuse Muse Surla’s Restaurant Stanislaus County Library Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill American Legion Hall 75 Bothun Road, Turlock Salida Library Turlock Library Maxi’s Lounge Double Tree Hotel Ceres Community Center Gervasoni Restaurant Crocodile’s Nightclub Ceres Library Patterson Library The Chartreuse Muse Barkin’ Dog Grill ClimaX Bar and Nightclub The Brewhouse Hero’s Turlock Library Rivets American Grill The Boardroom Modesto Library Salida Library City of Modesto Oakdale Lion’s Club Hughson Library Salida Library Turlock Library Modesto Library Keyes Library Carnegie Arts Center Turlcok Mr. T’s Donuts Peer Recovery Gallery Modesto Library Oakdale Bicycle Shop Gallo Center for the Arts Surla’s Restaurant Oakdale Library Stanislaus County Library Milnes School Gallo Center for the Arts Martin G. Petersen Event Center Shooters Bar Clarion Hotel MJC Auditorium Double Tree Hotel Napa Room Battered Beaver Oakdale ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center 250 N. Broadway, Turlock The Chartreuse Muse West Side Theatre Ridgeway’s Lounge Brenden Theatres Barkin’ Dog Grill Stanislaus County Fairgrounds The Brewhouse Hero’s Gervasoni’s Restaurant The State Theatre City of Modesto Oakdale Lion’s Club Carnegie Arts Center Turlcok Carnegie Art Center Turlock Peer Recovery Gallery Gallo Center for the Arts Gallo Center for the Arts Surla’s Restaurant Brenden Theatres Crocodile’s Nightclub Fat Cat Music House and Lounge

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John Corbett in Concert Karaoke with Clovis King Los Tovarez Flea Market Mr. Carlos Martinez Poets’ Corner Contest Pre-Registration for “Run for the Library” SCMEA Festival Performance Solo show - Ed Cesena Surla’s Happy Hour Weekend Dance Party January 25 100th Annual Gala 5th Annual Family Winter Carnival A No-Drop Ride For Beginning Riders Aircraft Display Bilingual Story Time Boogie Nights Brew Ha Ha Comedy Showcase Cake Pops & Cookies Children’s Show: Winnie the Pooh Crab Cioppino Dinner/Dance Crows Landing Flea Market Dead Winter Carpenters DJ Awal Evening at the McHenry Museum Everyday Happy Hour Faux Gitant Gypsy Jazz Kings Figure Drawing Items in the Jar Jeans and Jersey Crab Feed Johnny and Kelly Karaoke with Clovis King Leisure Painting McHenry Museum Gala Modesto Shrine Club Crab & Prime Rib Feed Murder Mystery Dinner Nebraska Pathfinder Society Pre-Registration for “Run for the Library” Read to a Dog Recipe Exchange Saturday Night Music SCMEA Festival Performance Sexy Saturdays Shadowchase Group Run Shadowchase Group Walk Solo show - Ed Cesena Stan Co Bike Club Bicycle Rides Stanislaus County Music Festival Teen Tech Week Video Contest Weekend Dance Party January 26 Brave Bull-ettes Drag Show Crows Landing Flea Market Everyday Happy Hour Items in the Jar Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Flea Market Modesto’s Largest Bridal Show Nebraska Pool Tournament Pre-Registration for “Run for the Library” Queen Bean Open Mic Night Read to a Dog Recipe Exchange Shadowchase Group Run Stan-Co Bike B Ride The Big Mix The Princess and the Pea The Princess and the Pea VFW Breakfast January 27 Everyday Happy Hour Friends of the Library Meeting Fundamentals of Drawing Items in the Jar Karaoke with Clovis King Karoake Mondays LEGO Day Modesto Flea Market Monday Night Football Monday Night Football Nebraska Poets’ Corner Contest Pre-Registration for “Run for the Library” Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Read to a Dog Recipe Exchange Tango Dance Club Teen Tech Week Video Contest WCPL Poker Night Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Young at heart strength training class January 28 Al Medina Art (Kids) Animal Portraits Art Adventures Book Club Everyday Happy Hour Excel Intermediate* Family Day Forever Young Dance Club Funstrummers Items in the Jar Japanese Art & Culture Johnny and Kelly Karaoke Tuesdays Karaoke with Clovis King Nebraska Neil Buettner Live Poets’ Corner Contest Pool Tournament Pre-Registration for “Run for the Library”

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Open Early!

DOWNTOWN MODESTO

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

Open Late!

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

Parking

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

Try a Cab

It’s getting easier to catch a cab, both to downtown and home from downtown. Why deal with driving and parking?

Take the easy way...

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

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Locally Owned Most all of the downtown 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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Go Downtown Modesto Evening at the McHenry Museum Celebrate a beautiful evening to raise funds for our very own McHenry Mansion. This is such a Modesto treasure. There will be a cocktail reception, silent auction and dinner, hosted by the Guild of the McHenry Museum. Tickets are $80 with the proceeds to help fund the McHenry Museum.

For tickets and more information, please call 209-529-3416 Saturday, January 25, 2014, 5:30 pm The McHenry Museum, 1402 I Street Modesto Stunt Dog Experience Featuring in the Foster Family Theater at Gallo Center for the Arts will be the Stunt Dog Experience. Stunt Dog Experience has been seen on television shows like Oprah, and Ellen DeGeneres. There will be dancing dogs, amazing dog tricks, big stunts, athletic feats and comedy antics, too. All of these dogs are adopted from shelters and pounds across the country. It is a high energy show with incredible performance.

Gallo Center for the Arts January 30 at 7pm January 31 at 4pm & 7:30pm The Peking Acrobats Gallo Center for the Arts January 19 at 2pm This is great entertainment for the entire family or great for a date.

The Peking Acrobats are known throughout the United States and will be performing here in Modesto USA. They are China’s most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists, and gymnasts, complemented by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments. Visit our event calendar for information to purchase your tickets.

Stanislaus County Library Computer Basics - Various Locations Start the New Year off by crossing off your new year’s resolution list by using this free resource provided by Stanislaus County Library. Stanislaus County Library offers a variety of computer classes, such as; computer basics, internet basics, word basics, excel basics and excel intermediate. All of these classes are free of charge, and all you need to do is register prior at your local Library Reference Desk by calling ahead of time or in person. These classes are also offered in Spanish. Check out our ModestoView event calendar for your local library time and class schedule. Registration is currently in progress. Go Modesto, Go Learn!

Comedy Club Night Every Friday Starting January 17th at 7pm The Double Tree Hotel’s Napa Room for comedy night will begin on January 17th. Comedy night will continue throughout the year every Friday night starting at 7pm. On January 24th the comedy club will be featuring Dillon Garcia and Friends. There will be plenty of laughs to go around and delicious food and drinks to order.

Double Tree Hotel – The Napa Room

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1. A group of festive runners get ready for the Spirit of Giving Run. 2. Sam Pierstorff is stunning his red pumps for the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes campaign at the Ill List. 3. Strut Dance Company dancers perform at the State Theatre. 4. Modesto Rockin Santa (Mike Allsup) delivers a Ho Ho Ho at Modesto Rockin Christmas. 5. The Expressions perform with Jeremy Stolle at the Symphony. 6. Pink Martini wowed the crowd at the Gallo Center. 7.A bride and groom get the royal treatment downtown. 8. Bette Ann and the Lonesome sing it at Modesto Rockin Christmas. 9. Mrs. Rudolph by @funstrummers. 10. ZZ Ward plays the Radio 92.9 Underground Lounge. 11. Classic KFIV DJs Bob DeLeon (L) and Derek Waring flank Efren Martinez at the memorial for Ramona of Salty’s Records. 12. Mannheim Steamroller enchanted the Gallo Center. 13.The Mchenry Mansion Christmas Tree shines bright. 14. Nannette Hawxhurst makes fire mixed with ice at Modesto Rockin’ Christmas. 15. Making Memories by @erica_spitulski. 16. Two Wheel Sleigh by @_tarafied. 17. Amy Faline watches as Jeremy Stolle does his Batman impression. 18. SantaCon2013 paraded the streets of Downtown Modesto. 19.1,2,3 R to L. Jonathen Beliera (Riverbank Hi) Marc Alania (Modesto Hi) and Jesse Santana burned up the course at the Spirit of Giving Run. 20.The Dog Walkers by @inezlopezz. 21. Fall Freeze by @danzampavideo. 22. A performer takes a break during the Dickens Faire. Credits: Chris Murphy: 1, 4, 19. Ruben Porras: 3, 7, 9, 13, 22. Michael J Mangano: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18. Diane Moody: 2, 5, 17. Efren Martinez: 11. #ModestoView Instagram pics: 15, 16,20, 21

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Consumers’ ChoiCe for 12 years running! for the 12th consecutive year, we would like to thank you for selecting memorial medical Center as the winner of the Consumer Choice Award.

You’ve said we are stanislaus County residents’ most Preferred hospital in overall quality and image for 2013/2014, based on a composite score of four categories: best overall quality, best image/reputation, best doctors, and best nurses.

We take very seriously our commitment to provide safe, quality, affordable care to our patients, and put your care at the heart of every decision we make.

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