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January Top Ten January 16 Johnny Rivers – Gallo Center

January 22 - Saving Abel, Picture Yes, Hit & Run Seasons’ Cultural Center

January 23/25 – Streetcar Named Desire – TOP Stuff we love from around the internet: modestoview. tumblr.com

January 28, 29 – Rain A Tribute to the Beatles January 17 – 2105 Bluegrass Series 1 – Red Dog Ash, Front Country

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January 31 – Chamber of Commerce 101st Awards Gala

January 11 –– The Music of Irving Berlin - Concert at CBS January 24 – Elvin Bishop – State Theatre

January 9-25 – F, S, Su - Bullshot Crummond – Center Stage Conservatory January 28 – Green and Through the Roots – Fat Cat

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EDITORS Greetings Modesto Friends!

Time is slippin’ slippin’ slippin’.. into the future.

Steve Miller sang it right when we think about how much is happening, and how fast the world is spinning these days. I am shaking my head thinking about how fast this last year blew by. Modesto friends, we did some cool stuff this year and I am so proud of our ViewCrew team. We created and launched the Modesto Walk of Fame in 10th St Place.

Along with the Historic Cruise Route, we now have a really cool tourist attraction for our American Graffiti history. In December, we brought our retro Christmas Holidays back to downtown with Modesto Rockin’ Holiday complete with Rockin’ Santa, Rockin’ North Pole, Rockin’ Snow and more. These are the first new holiday decorations since the ‘70s. This was a huge team effort. Our new location on J St is bringing art, neon and music to our downtown core teaming with the Peer Recovery Gallery.

Our ViewCrew writers not only write about what is happening in our community, but they are creating what is happening. They created The MAMA Awards, MUMFest, Thrashocalypse, Studio Art Tours, Women’s Music Festivals, Rockabilly Shows, Brew Ha Ha Comedy, Luckyfest, Summoning and so much more. That is what makes ModestoView so fun and so different. We are making things happen that change our community and for this I am so proud. Can’t wait to see what we are going to accomplish in 2015.

I am excited for our future. I am excited for the things we can all do together. The economy is on the upswing, and we have new leadership at the City of Modesto with City Manager Jim Holgersson who believes in community teamwork. Our downtown is coming to life block by block and business by business. We are a city that loves music, good food, interesting culture and we can be a beacon for central California on creating

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a great city to live and work. ModestoView is there for local business day in and day out.

We are all about living local and celebrating the people that make good things happen.

I like that and hope you do too.

Most of all, I look forward to great times with my family in 2015. In so many ways, we all start over every single day when we wake up. What will we do? Who will we meet?

What new direction can we go together? What traditions are important? How can we be more loving and caring people? I am excited to be a Father of the Bride in 2015 for Madison. I am excited to be a Father of a Cal Berkeley student for Abigail and I am so happy to be the husband of my talented wife Rebecca and look forward to so many new and creative experiences together I look forward to enjoying my Modesto friends and experiences and look forward to creating new ones and brining more crazy ideas like Rockin’ Holiday to life.

Best to all of you, your businesses, your health and your families in 2015.

Chris Murphy Founder and Publisher, ModestoView chrism@modestoview.com

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Just get your hashtags ready #adorable Leighton Peterson was the perfect inspiration for our January 2015 look forward. Wide-eyed optimism, all options open and the possibilities are endless. That is how the ViewCrew is looking at 2015 and beyond. Maybe Leighton will inspire you too.

ModestoView would not be possible without the generous support of Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group. We are a family owned warehousing and logistics company, serving some of the best companies in the USA. We are responsible community citizens, supporting arts and community programs in Modesto that make our city stronger.

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Rockin’ Thanks!

by Chris Murphy

We did it!

We created a new Modesto holiday tradition and brought back our past in a new fun Rockin’ format. We blended our American Graffiti History, our Rockabilly History and the nostalgia of days gone by, mixed it all up and added a dash of snow and created Modesto Rockin’ Holiday Hearing the screams as the snow started, the smiles on the faces of the kids and families when they were sitting with Rockin Santa, and the huge crowds of people after the parade and the Spirit of Giving run, made it all so exciting.

Thank you to all that supported this crazy idea and now we have a new Modesto tradition that people are talking about all over the region. We are already excited about next season and what we can do to make it more spectacular.

Thanks so much to my colleagues at Sierra Pacific and ModestoView for the support

to make this happen. Thanks Mark Haynes and Nick Crockett. The folks at Collins Electric are Rockin’ stars. Matt Paine, you are amazing and thanks Brian Gini for believing in downtown Modesto.

Brian Friend of Laser Voodoo is a snow and laser genius. Legendary air-brush artist

Rockin Rick and the Rhythm Wranglers play in the the snow.

Tom Nye who brought Rockin’ North Pole to life. The City of Modesto team, lead by Andy Johnson was epic for making all the lights turn green for this project and the downtown businesses that rallied around it. Thanks Greg and Tyler at JCD for making me realize that this was all possible to create.

Thanks to Jennifer and Mike Allsup, Rockin’ Santa Steve Waldron and our Rockin’ Elves and our local musicians of Modesto for bringing Santa and Rockin’ North Pole to life and creating so many memories. Thanks to the Modesto DID and the CVB for the endless support and Jeffrey for the art talent. Thanks to Saul at Brenden for the Rockin’ tunes and for allowing the Rockin’ 57 Sleigh to live in the lobby on off days and through Christmas.

Again, thank you Modesto so very much for celebrating our history by making it part of our future. We have created something special. You can check out a lot of Rockin’ Holiday pics at www.facebook.com/rockinholiday

Hope your Rockin’ Holidays were great and we wish you a Happy Rockin New Year!

The Rockin Holiday Production Team.

Chris Murphy Steve Waldron Jennifer Allsup Victoria Boyington Mike Allsup Krista Lyons Matt Paine Carly Byous Mark Haynes Cassie Westcott Nick Crockett Misty Westcott Brandilyn Brown Jenny Ann Barker Blia Vang Jon Camps Ruben Porras

Eli Allsup Musicians and Bands JCD Atmospheric – Greg and Tyler Mattae Overstreet Tom Nye Rockin Rick & Rhythm Wranglers Jonah Grane Honey Shots Brian “Laser Voodoo” Friend Greasehounds Earl Matthews Jungle Jim Wells Margaret James Eli Allsup Jennifer Mullen Lodge Pole Pickers Laurie Smith Three on the Tree Nancy Young Detour Jeffrey Newberry Saul Trujillo

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City Councilman Tony Madrigal and his crew enjoy the Rockin’ Sleigh.

Chris Murphy, Andy Johnson, Mark Haynes and Matt Paine plan out the engineering of Rockin’ Holiday

GLOBAL The talent of our local youth is amazing.

Their insights and instincts can be some of the best in a global perspective. Local college student Zachary Senn has a global perspective. He has been capturning amazing images around the world, from the highest towers to the factories of Indonesia. Some of his works amaze your eyes and this new series will amaze your soul as it looks behind the walls and at the people that make the products of global brands. Despite global admiration of national footwear brands and consumer marketing messages of inspiration and success with huge financial support of university and professional athletics, many workers live in slums and endure terrible working conditions. After you see this exhibit at the Peer

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Recovery/ModSpot gallery, you will never look at your shoes or cellphone the same way. When you see this work, you are excited for the future of our youth.

Zachary Senn is a freelance journalist and photographer based in Modesto. He travelled to Western Java in November & December to document the lives of workers at Nike contracted factories.

Gallery Reception with Zachary Senn January 17- Peer Recovery / ModSpot 13th and J Modesto https://www.facebook.com/ events/1577222825827527

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Jim Christiansen Aaron Rowan Kaye Osborn Jennifer Allsup Middagh Goodwin Kate Serpa Efren Martinez Mike Vanek Javier Lopez Leia Johnson Dana Johnson Earl Mathews Mary Layton Monica Barber Ken White Bob Barzan Blia Vang

Hello 2015! It seems as though someone attached 2014 to one of those karts that buzzed all over downtown during the summer. Time just flew by!

Now that a new year has arrived, let’s think about what will want to take part in this year. The basics such as Grafitti Summer, X-Fest, Modesto Marathon and the new Rockin’ Holiday promise to be bigger and better than ever before and there will no doubt be other great events that pop up throughout the year. I’m hoping for more family fun! It is always nice to see families really enjoying where they live.

One thing that I am really excited about this year is the new Great Valley Museum and Planetarium on MJC’s West Campus.

Yes, Modesto has a world-class learning and exploring venue and it is affordable to visit. Try to catch the planetarium during one of their evening tours. Telescopes atop the building offer long views of the valley

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take to a stage. Look up venues such as the Prospect Theatre Project and the Center Stage Conservatory Theatre. You might become the next Marilyn Monroe or Cheech Marin!

Don’t get stuck in 2014 in 2015. What I mean is, do something different. I always end up learning something new about myself when I step outside of my comfort zone. If you love miniature golf, try bowling. If you love working out at a gym, challenge yourself to an outdoor adventure. We only get one chance at this whole life thing and we live in a cool place where we can really live it up. Think like Michael Jordan and ‘Just Do It!’ Direct questions and comments to me to ruben@modestoview.com. I really love to hear from readers.

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and a chance to feel like an astronaut.

If you really fall in love with the new museum, visit mjc.edu/instruction/sme/gvm/ to learn about the Night at the Museum Gala that is planned for Jan 17th. This is your chance to learn the inner workings of the entire experience while noshing on gourmet eats and rubbing elbows with the likes of famed scientists and local political stars.

That website also links to event calendars and other important data.

Geez - I just spent two paragraphs writing things that Leonard and Sheldon on Big Bang Theory would write. I get it now. Science is cool!

When I’m not staring at preserved animals and planet models in 2015, I may take the time to feed my inner creative monster.

I’ve played comedian a few times and it was fun, but I think I’d like to try acting or playwriting this year. Luckily, Modesto offers plenty of opportunity for rookies to

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Have you ever woken up in a stupor with a headache that feels like Willie Wonka’s Oompa Loompas have somehow managed to do their little song and dance inside your head?

Hangover cures are something people all over the world have tried to figure out for as long as they have been partaking in spirits.

It is said that ancient Romans deep fried and ate a whole canary to get back into shape after a night of drinking, while Haitians still practice Voodoo by placing 12 pins in the cork of the bottle that helped them need a hangover cure, and Puerto Ricans to this day go au natural by rubbing limes or lemons into the pit of their drinking arm.

While these may work, not everyone wants to eat the family pet or practice a religion they have no experience in. These tips have been proven effective by science: Get to a Grocery Store Eat foods rich in the amino acid, cysteine, which includes poultry, oats, yogurt, broccoli, red pepper, garlic, onions, brussel sprouts, wheat germ, and dairy. This amino acid will help the liver process the alcohol easier and faster. You need to play nice with your liver. You need it.

Go Bananas It’s no secret - Drinking will require you to take more potty breaks than usual, and this will deplete your body of needed nutrients. One nutrient that you really need is potassium as it is necessary to help your nerves and muscles work correctly. Eating bananas is an obvious choice, but potato chips and avocados will each also work. Bonus - If you are drinking margaritas, complement them with fresh guacamole and chips. Your friends will consider you a genius!

Find a Tropical Island Your body needs electrolytes (salt is a key electrolyte lost when urinating) such as those found in sports drinks like Gatorade. While you may dig the fruity taste of Gatorade, coconut water beats it when it comes to effectiveness. Gatorade replaces two electrolytes found in blood while coconut water replaces five. Bonus - coconuts can be used for a variety of fun party games! Bowling, anyone?

This One Will Freak You Out As you urinate, your body will become dehydrated and begin to steal water from the brain, which causes it to decrease in size and pull on the membranes which connect it to the skull, which in turn results in a headache. So, be smart and drink lots of water during and after drinking. Keep your brain happy and maybe it will help you remember not to drink so much next time.

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ART January 2015

by Jim Christiansen

Part of Don’s Selfie’s Show at Chartreuse Muse. Photo by Don Hall Crow Trading, artist Nicole Slater, Jennifer Williams, Jim Christiansen

Don Hall last painting for 2014, “self-portrait, still-life, landscape, abstract painting.”

January marks that rush to New Year’s resolutions, January Clearance Sales and starting new things. With that in mind, here are a few things for Artists and Art fans to consider this month. Get 2015 off to a good start.

Did you forget to get that application in for Stanislaus County Artist Open Studio Tour? You’re not too late. January 15 is the final deadline to get your application in, with the photos and $75 entry fee, to get on the map. Open Studio Weekend is April 25 and 26 and maps will go on sale in March. For more information email openstudio.stanislaus@gmail.com Were you ignoring Turlock in 2014, and missed the Joan Miro show at Carnegie Arts Center. You can fix that old business by stopping in before the show ends in January 15. Great show. Miss the Fiber Show at Misltin Gallery in November, or want an encore to start your New Year? The Country Crossroads Quilters host their Heart of the Valley Quilt and Textile Arts show at Centre Plaza, January 17 to 18. Admission is $7, kids 12 and under in Free. www. countrycrossroadsquilters.com Delicato Family Vineyards 27th Annual Fine Art Show is open Jan 14 to February 7. If you’re reading this column at the start of the month, entries open until January 8, with application, fee and delivery of art for

consideration at the Tasting Room in Manteca. For a look at the application, click on the web site at www.dfvtastingroom.com The Central California Art Association New Members show will the featured event at Mistlin Gallery. The show will be open all month, and featured during Art Walk.

This show is limited to the newest members of the gallery, to be followed up next month with the annual CCAA Members “Almond Blossoms’ show.

2015 is also time to get those new calendars. I’ve noted the City of Modesto Environmental Division calendar featuring local artists in previous months. Get one now that you can use them, at Mistlin Gallery. The Parks Group, formerly known as Parks Printing, issued their first Annual Art and Photo contest calendar, and I’m one of the local artists on that one.

My month is April. Other Artists include Yvette LaForce, Jen Coffey and nine other local photographers and visual artists. The calendar itself is an interesting design and worth taking a look.

The Third Thursday Art Walk map changes are coming up soon, but new displays will take place across the art walk map.. Best recommendation I can make for January is a new show, “Selfies” by artist Don Hall at The Chartreuse Muse. “Selfies”, is an imaginative trip of self-portraits of Don, as

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done in the style of other artists. I got to see some of the paintings in advance in his Turlock Studio. This is a fun show, and the artist reception at the Muse will be January 15. Don is also doing work with Potters for Peace, and on the steering committee for Artists Open Studio.

Ed Cesena and I are still showing work at

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Watts Winery up on Hwy 12 and Locust Tree Rd in Lodi. Stop in and check it out with a sampling in the tasting room. If you have an event for 2015, email me at mercenary_graphics@yahoo.com or post a note on the Artists of Modesto facebook page. Happy New Year to all in the visual arts.

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he whirlwind of December parties, spending, drinking, and general hall decking can leave anyone feeling a bit holiday-hungover come January. I think a big, fat palate cleanser is on the booze menu after two months of holiday peppermint, chocolate, and pumpkin freaking spice flavored martinis. I’m implementing a no whipped-cream-top or graham-cracker-rim bar on January drinking, and I’ve given Phil a stun gun and instructions to look out for offenders. Time to detox from that sugar and get back to the basics, like whiskey.

The Log Cabin Bar basically has all of your New Years resolutions covered: Want to get in shape? Saturdays mean live music to get your flabby butt dancing. Want to save money?

Log Cabin Happy Hour is absolutely unbeatable. Want to get out and travel more? The place is in Turlock! Take more risks? Karaoke is on Wednesday and Friday. And, hey, if you’re trying to eat better, get your week’s worth of vegetables in during their Sunday Bloody Mary bar. Resolution success can be attained. I believe in you.

This is not your cheese plate, martini, and inside voice setup -- it’s more of a big mugs of beer, big shots of whiskey, and loud live music situation. Bar manager, Lolo, the lovely lady responsible for keeping your resolutions alive through January, perfectly sums it up: “No frills; all fun.”

Log Cabin proudly wears its dive bar badge. Taxidermy, marked up dollar bills, retired beer taps, and worn baseball caps cover the ceiling and walls. Add in Lolo pouring big ol’ shots, a resident one-eyed cat, and a back patio for smoking, drinking, and live music watching/dancing and you’ve got yourself a choice January hideout.

The Log Cabin has been around since the 30’s, giving the place over 80 damn years of staying power; so obviously they’re doing something right. Whiskey and beer are the bar’s big contenders, catering to both the daily regulars and the late-night music-goers.

And this might be a tad sentimental, but Phil and I couldn’t stop laughing during the whole interview. Lolo was hilarious and personable, the bar patrons were hilarious and personable -- Larry, the gentleman sitting next to me, told me more about Turlock over his Crown and water than you could read off any Wikipedia page; all this prompting Phil to make a rare statement on our trek back to Modesto: “That is a great place.”

Affordable? Check. Off the usual track? Check. Got your New Year’s resolution bases covered? Damn straight. Fun? Log Cabin has been officially Phil approved.

Happy New Year, Modesto.

The Log Cabin (209) 668-1440 9519 West Main Street, Turlock, CA www.facebook.com/Log-Cabin-Bar

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PERFORMING A Time to Perform in January

by Kaye Osborn Merry New Year! Cheers to a new year filled with hope and wondrous possibilities! Make time each month to support a local theater, dance, music, poetry or art event. Keep supporting these artistic endeavors so that our area continues to grow and glow! We have some amazing venues in our county! Let’s see what is in store for January 2015!

Gallo Center for the Arts Vicki Lawrence & Mama Sat., Jan. 10: * PM

TOP: A Streetcar Named Desire Fri., Jan 23: 7:30 PM Sun., Jan. 25: 2 PM

Puss In Boots, a fairy tale for children preK-4th grad3e Sun., Jan. 25: 2 & 4 PM

Free Wedding For every sleeping room booked, receive a free entreé at your wedding reception.

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Wed., Jan. 28: 7:30 PM Thurs., Jan. 29: 7:30 PM

Prospect Theater Project Are in rehearsals for The Women

By Clara Boothe Luce Opening Fri., Feb. 6th

Center State Conservatory, Lower Level Studio Opens their new season with: Bullshot Crummond Jan. 9-25, Fri. and Sat. at 8 PM Sun. at 2 PM Season Subscriptions available at centerstagemodesto.com (209) 846-0179

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Contact Lorraine Guevara at 209-525-3039 to book a site tour

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Taste of Fuzio!

by Dana Johnson

has been with Fuzio for the past 10 years; they hope to wed by February 2015. Gina was the mixologist who made my specialty cocktails, but she also has the title lead hourly. Thomas has 3 kiddos, Madi 20, Matthew 18, and Kadyn 9 who told her dad “Just so you know, I will be your boss someday!” Love it!!! To keep up and in shape, Thomas is an ultra-runner; meaning he runs up to 100 miles at a time, whew~wee, not me! He is the VP of Shadow Chase Running Club, too. Thomas and Gina also enjoy dining at Modesto’s Bella Italia and Past Pronto.

In the kitchen is Chef Justin Seward, who makes all the soups from scratch, like the roasted red pepper, as well as 90% of the desserts are made in-house including the blueberry cheesecake, a customer favorite.

So next time I’ll have to save room to try the dessert menu!

Modesto View signature question: Beatles or Stones? Gina, “I’ll say Beatles”, but I could instantly tell she felt bad about that, while Thomas was all happy as he answered “Stones!” like was that really even a question!

Chef Viewers, thank you for continuing to trust me and my dining experiences as we all have choices in the New Year to make ourselves happy and well dined! Happy New You as my daughter Amanda says!

Start the New Year with the Taste of Fuzio!

So what’s new at Modesto’s beloved Fuzio Universal Bistro that has been around for the past 14 years you ask? Thomas Lopes!

He is the proud new owner with fresh energy to maintain all the customer favorites that will remain on the menu while he has a few new plans as well. Come spring time we can all look forward to some new outdoor seating on the inviting patio, some fresh paint, and lastly, new menu specials that will be inspired directly from local farmers markets with seasonal culinary delectable dishes. Making Fuzio even more exciting each time the guest comes back.

Upon my dining experience at Fuzio, I decided to throw caution to the wind and let Thomas order for me! Yes, me, the mega control freak about what goes from utensil/ glass to my mouth, I went with it! New for me: Fuzio specialty cocktails; 1st was the Watermelon Itch Martini, that was sweet and tasty. 2nd was the signature Fuziotini made with Chambord, a raspberry liqueur, that was surprisingly refreshing opposed to sweet. I enjoyed both cocktails with the Firecracker Lettuce Wraps that are totally Dana~licious and I was off to a fantastic new start! Next came the Firecracker Pork Fusilli which packs a lil’ kick with the habanero pesto! My fork went straight into the center of the Rigatoni Alfuzio that thrilled me to find creamy garlic sauce and bacon, yes bacon! That was more than enough or so I thought, then came the sirloin steak entree with cheesy layer potatoes, and asparagus that paired beautifully with a lovely glass of Frank Family Zinfandel. Yep, I was feeling every bit of a new kind of spoiled and I was thinking Thomas must be some

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ROCKABILLY Rockin’ the End of 2014 & Welcoming 2015 with a BANG!!

by Jennifer Allsup

Great pizza and a

In closing out Modesto’s Rockabilly Scene of 2014, I met up with three fine gentlemen. A newly formed Rockabilly/Psychobillly band just three months fresh to the scene. Let me introduce you to “Grease Hound” !

Frontman Rikki Romero has this to say about his passion for music: “I love playing music for the love of playing enjoyment and to escape the struggles of life.

It puts me in my own little world. I am one of those guys if you told me not to do something I did it. We are kinda rockabilly/psychobilly/punk. I love this style cuz nobody really does it anymore, and it’s the most fun style to play; no rules involved.

For Grease Hound we have only been together for three months, and with the bass player a little over a month. My influences are Buddy Holly, Charlie Feathers, Chuck Berry, the Brains, the Living Dead and many more.”

Rusty Murry, drummer and heavy machine operator is a very easy kick back kinda guy. He loves the family life. His passion for playing music is very fulfilling and he loves the rush he gets playing live. Rusty loves the combo of jazzy rockabilly/psychobilly punk rock because it’s so different and exciting at the same time to play....and a challenge thats makes it fun. His influences are Phil Collins, Neil Pert, Buddy Rich, Bill Bruford, and Carl Palmer.

Seth D. Baker is the bass man. “I’ve been in bands of every type of music and style because I love to play music and that’s what I do. I enjoy the rockabilly/psychobilly style because it’s blues-based punk rock that rocks; easy to play with plenty of openings for me to fill. I’ve been playing music since I was 6 years old and joined my first band with my older brother at the age of 10.

My musical favs are Whole Some Goodness, Porno and the Perverts, Riff Junkies, Greg Scudders & Beer Thirty and my

full bar featuring St. Stan’s microbrew.

Hero’s is all ages, so join the fun! most recent like is Scorptrio. My influences are Frank Zappa’s Mother of Intervention, Capt. Beefhart, the Stray Cats, The Cars, Muddy Waters, etc.”

Sometimes I find these quirky questions most entertaining: JA :Where do you see yourselves in the upcoming 2015?

GH: We hope to see ourselves in more big events. Modesto has lots to offer. Playing more out in the valley and surrounding areas, and just keeping people on their toes.

JA: In the three months you have been together, what kind of strange occurrences happened while on stage?

GH: Well we blew up a bass amp. I got shocked by a mic that I thought took my face off....had the cops called on us at our practice...but the cops told us, “Keep playing don’t worry about it.” and then they stayed to watch us! We finished our practice and loved it. That was awesome. I am pretty sure we will have more to come, since we

haven’t been together that long.

JA: A world of “no rules in music”, what would be a rule you would let future musicians know?

GH: Well.....have fun playing...it’s all about having fun at what you are doing. Work hard to get shows! You gotta get out there and put in your own work. And whatever sounds good to you at what you write or do....that’s all that matters. It’s for the love of your music.

JA: If your evil nemesis was attending your show, how would you greet them?

GH: Greet them with open arms...and show them this is a rocking good fun time and probably buy them a drink! That’s the kinda guys we are. Music to me is like one big family no matter what styles of music others play. Everyone is after the same thing: a good rocking show.

Wishing you all a very Rockin’2015!

Make it happen, invlove yourself and support local talents !

GoModesto!

For 101 years the Modesto Chamber of Commerce has been the champions of the local business community. Celebrate the 101st Annual Award Gala at the Gallo Center of the Arts on January 31, beginning at 6 pm. Be there to celebrate and recognize those in the business community that have been a huge contribution to our community. ModestoView’s Chris Murphy will MC the event, loaded with awards, surprises and great local music and the tastiest food from our local restaurants. Learn more and get tickets at www. modchamber.org Tix are $100.

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by Middagh Goodwin

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Happy New Year, Modesto! Looking toward the year ahead, let’s all make a resolution to go out and see more bands, support more venues, and buy local whenever we can. Together we can create something greater then ourselves. Together we can make Modesto and the greater 209 a better place to live, work and play. Here is a little math for you. If an extra $100 per person was spent locally in Modesto, we would contribute an extra $20,810,700 into the local economy. If everyone in Stanislaus County did the same it would increase to $51,437,000. Calculations show that 48% of each purchase made locally is recirculated locally. This action doesn’t just benefit our friends, families and neighbors, but also ourselves.

Each month you can check out the Modesto View and find a thousand or more things to do from live music to plays to what cool movies or events are happening at the State Theater, fun activities to help you spend that extra money in our community.

Let’s talk about a few new places to check out in the New Year: First, Seasons Event Center where you can catch Beyond the

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PULP FICTION (1994) Sun. Jan. 25 at 2 p.m.

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Limits Promotions (Nic Padilla) kicking things off on January 22nd with Saving Abel, Picture Yes, Hit & Run (2012 Hard Rock), Level 12 and DEDVOLT. This is the kind of concert that will help build Modesto as a city for National acts to stop. Nic has plans to do one big show a month at Seasons. Climax is branching out and with Metal Mondays and has plans to do comedy on a regular basis. Check out both of these spots.

Cottonwood Creek was surprised to win the 2014 MAMA for Americana, but it was well deserved. They will get you to kick up your boots at the Barkin’ Dog (2014 Restaurant/Cafe) when they perform on January 2nd with Brian Laidlaw and Josh Davenport. This show is kind of a announcement party for the 2015 MUMfest.

The Brewhouse at Hero’s (2013/14 Venue) has a few cool shows in January. January 2nd Kountry Kittens Burlesque will be performing with Six Mile Station (Reno), Tyler Loyd Emery and GIRLBRAINS 4 hours of entertainment taking you back to a simpler time. On the 9th, Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame (2009 Blues) and Har-

Exciting things are happening at DoubleTree Modesto Hotel! It’s been a great year and we are excited about the new year ahead! We take great pride in representing our community through numerous local projects, but more importantly it is through the hospitality we extend to local visitors and travelers alike. We know that our best contribution is to bring as many people to Modesto to experience and enjoy all that our

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city has to offer, and we do that in style! Did you see the cranes outside of the hotel this year? That was part of a full modernization of our elevators and a new roof. Through the holidays we are updating all of our corridor carpets, wall vinyl, and lighting.

Soon in 2015 we will have our new Sweet Dreams® by DoubleTree Sleep Experience bedding and then will begin our full lobby refresh boasting new chandeliers, chic seating, and an upgraded wireless network. All of these things are happening to make our guests feel comfortable and excited to be in Modesto, our special community. At DoubleTree Modesto Hotel we understand that doing the little things well, can mean everything. Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year to all!

lis Sweetwater Band will be bringing some good Rockin’ Blues. BE&TCS are one of the best acts Modesto has and Harlis Sweetwater blew me away the last time they performed here. On January 16th catch the Brew Ha Ha with some of the brightest local and regional comedians featuring Steve Poggi, Dave Gregory and Devon Whitlock(who won the last #209Comedy Contest) and hosted by Jimmie Menezes (2014 Comedy) this is the longest running comedy series in the area. Have a few laughs and a couple of beers.

Yosemite Lanes has started shows again and 209 Productions (2014 Promoter) is ending the month with an eclectic night of music with Broken Trojan (2013 Rock), Plastic Meteor Shower and Greasehound.

Punk, Metal, Psychobilly and more, something for almost everyone. Bowl a few frames and enjoy the music.

Every Sunday Cafe Deva starts the morning with some of the best singer-songwriters in town. Start the morning off with a hot cup of coffee and a bite to eat, Sunday Night is Open Mic (2013 Small Event at the Queen Bean (2013 Restaurant/Cafe).

Take the challenge; together we can create something we are proud of. Together we can not only change the perception of Modesto, but make real and positive changes. Here’s to a fantastic 2015.

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The Latte Handbook

by Brandilyn Brown

It’s established that I love coffee. My adoration of the sacred bean is why I’m here. I love it in many of its forms. Liquid, of course, and solid, such as cakes and ice cream. But this time of year has many of us focused on our New Year’s Resolution. A study by the University of Scranton in 2014, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, reports that 47% of Americans who make resolutions do it for “self-improvement” reasons. My friend Vanessa Bradford, who owns Gem Perspective, is going to help me continue my coffee obsession despite eliminating processed sugar with her new e-book “The Latte Handbook”. I lived through Gem Perspective’s 24-day sugar shred last year, and I felt so good afterwards, that my resolution is going to be to get rid of processed sugar completely. (Honey and maple syrup come straight from nature, so I can use them in my coffee.)

This e-book contains 10 coffee recipes using whole food ingredients. (Such as Butter

Coffee, Pumpkin Spice, Minty Mocha and even a Baklava, made with pistachio milk.)

Yes, the coffee in the pictures look amazing, and of course the idea of “healthy coffee” is enticing, but how do these recipes TASTE? Can you actually make a delicious “whole food” latte? Vanessa and I met for a minitasting in her cozy abode, and I can tell you without a hint of hesitation: This is damn good joe. My favorite is the Sweet Cinnamon.

BB: “Why did you start Gem Perspective?”

VB: “I created Gem Perspective as a platform to help other women realize that health isn’t just about having abs or eating kale. [It’s for the people who wonder] how to not obsess about making healthy food choices, how to build physical strength alongside spiritual strength, or how to calm your cravings for junk food, this is the place for you. About ten years ago, I started a diet/ fitness routine for the same reason many other women do — to lose weight. But my

so much more than skinny jeans and salad.

Think of the Gem Perspective as a mindset.

An attitude. A movement. It’s the ability to appreciate and celebrate everyone’s unique path toward wellness.”

BB: “Stones or Beatles?”

VB: “Stones.” Check her out at gemperspective.com. If you want to purchase “The Latte Handbook”, use the link gum.co/ latte. It will automatically subscribe you to her website updates. (Which often include delicious recipes!) I’ve heard rumors there will be a second edition coming out in early spring, so stay tuned and follow her on Facebook for updates. Sip on, friends!

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Secret Agent Man for the Ages

by Chris Murphy

One of the greatest opening guitar licks ever came from Johnny Rivers. Known around the world for “Secret Agent Man”, Johnny Rivers was a bluesman from the swamps with an ear for a great pop sound and dedication to the craft of songwriting who represented a new generation of American music. Breaking out at the Whiskey A-Go-Go in Hollywood the same week that the Beatles released their first hits, Johnny Rivers became the face of American music, and his hit live albums put the Whiskey on the map. LA and the Whiskey would become the breeding grounds of new music and it started with Johnny Rivers. He later went on to create Soul City Records and was a co-founder of the legendary Monterey Pop Festival.

We caught up with Johnny between gigs. He is busy and touring quite a bit but his guitar skills are better than ever. Let’s meet Johnny Rivers!

Chris Murphy: We are excited to have you play in Modesto. As you know Modesto is a music city too, home of American Graffiti and the Maddox Bros & Rose.

Johnny Rivers: I’ve been through Modesto a few times and have played there before. It is a good music city and I am looking forward to coming back to play.

CM: Were you inspired by 50’s rockabilly?

JR: I grew up in Baton Rouge and I was inspired by the music of the south, the swamp music. I was influenced by rockers like Chuck Berry and the Louisiana blues sounds. That has always been the basis of my music. I play a really choppy rhythm that gets it going, and the band is able to follow it and make a really good sound out of it.

CM: Right place, right time at the Whiskey. What was it like there in 1964 when the GoGo thing and the Beatles were starting to happen?

JR: This was not right place [at the] right time. This was planned. I was the headliner at another club called Gazzarri’s and had a big following. They signed me to the Whiskey to bring my crowds and get the place going. It was a great time when so much was happening. During that time I had my first big hit “Memphis”. It was so happening that even the Beatles hit the Whiskey when they were in town. The Beatles came to the Whiskey one night after their show at the Hollywood Bowl.

John Lennon had Jayne Mansfield with him and it was a pretty crazy night.

CM: As a guitarist, I have played the lick of “Secret Agent Man” a million times, how does it feel to have something you created ingrained in pop culture?

JR: It is just a really cool basic lick. I have a lot of good opening licks on my songs. I usually work them out on my Gibson 335 and find something that really can start a song up.

CM: I’m a big Cleveland Rock and Roll history and Alan Freed fan. I love that story about how Alan Freed gave you the name Johnny Rivers.

JR: Alan did so much more for me than that, I went to New York looking for him in 1958. I stood outside the building at WINS and the Brill Building to meet him. I played my songs that I had recorded. He then helped me make my next record and publish my songs. I was performing under my own name Ramistella. Well back in those days, long ethnic names weren’t popular. Dion just used his first name, Tony Bennett shortened his name, Bobby Darin shortened his and we were talking about how I came from Baton Rouge with the Mississippi River and he suggested Johnny Rivers, and I had my songs recorded.

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Johnny Rivers, George Harrison, Al Wilson 1967.

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CM: What band or musicians inspire you now?

JR: Not many really. I am a real blues and rock and roll guy. People like the Stones, and Bob Seger are the people I listen to. There aren’t that many new bands that really practice the craft of songwriting that inspire me. I like the Black Crows and that guy who does the analog recordings with his band, Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters. I like that.

CM: Have you seen the show “Sonic Highway” where he goes city to city?

JR: I have seen some of those shows, and they are good. He has the right idea about this and showing the roots of music.

CM: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

JR: I really don’t care about that. When people ask my why I am not in the Rock and Roll hall of Fame, I answer “Just lucky I guess”. I am in the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame and that means the most to me.

CM: This is a great benefit show for Royal Camp, sending kids that are recovering from having been neglected or abused for a camping experience.

JR: We are really proud that we can lend a hand to this organization. I means a lot to us to be a part of this. I am very active in youth programs. (Chris’s note: Johnny has his own organization that supports music education in public schools, the John R Ramistella Foundation. Music in the schools is a key ModestoView as well.)

CM: Tell me about the band you are touring with and what we can expect at the Gallo Center.

JR: We have a great tight band, guys I have been playing with for a long time. Most of us have been playing together since the 80’s. My son Michael is playing drums and he is really good. The 12 bar blues are the roots of the music. People are going to enjoy a great night of solid rock and roll and some good memories.

About the event Kids Camp Rocks with the Legendary Johnny Rivers 100% of the proceeds will benefit Royal Family Kids’ Camp Gallo Center for the Arts January 16, 8:00 pm Tickets at: www.galloarts.org

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– Jim Holgersson

Modesto’s New City Manager Modesto’s new City Manager grew up in Moline, Illinois, a place that had many similarities to Modesto. Jim has been a city manager in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Germantown, Tennessee and Waco, Texas. From 2005 to 2011, he was city manager of Arlington, Texas and from 2000 to 2005 Deputy City Manager for neighborhoods in San Jose where he met his wife Sandra Esbobar. She works with the San Jose Redevelopment Agency and is a land use consultant as well as a community and special event organizer. Let’s get to know Jim.

ModestoView: You did not intend to stay in Modesto as you were here for an interim role. What changed your mind?

Jim Holgersson: I have enjoyed working with the Mayor and City Council. We share a common commitment to work together to make a difference. The city organization, though very lean in resources relative to challenges and community needs, continues to strive to do their best with what they have. When we benchmark our city service delivery efficiency with other cities you are hard pressed to identify cities that are more efficient with their resources than Modesto.

But my third reason for seeking the permanent position is the community. The business community, the nonprofits, the other governmental agencies and neighborhoods are much more active, committed and willing to work together to make Modesto a better place to live, work and play. So as an individual whose life’s passion has been public service and working to make a difference, I admit to becoming attached to Modesto.

we did walk on the moon! We believed that “The American Dream” was in reach of us all. We were a generation that believed we could change the world for the better... And still do. It was not until a junior in college that I decided local government would be a good place to work with people to make a difference. After all, local government is closest to the people.

MV: When you look at Modesto, what do you think that our key strengths are to develop as platform for the future?

JH: We have strong manufacturing base, much of it related to agriculture, to build on and a pretty diverse economy in general.

The Beard Industrial Park alone has a $4.1 billion impact on the economy. We are only 80 miles from the greatest entrepreneurial and job creating technological center in the world, Silicon Valley. Silicon Valley businesses are moving east and many workers are choosing to live here, where it is affordable, and work there. We have a great transportation network which can be enhanced. We need to work with our educational partners to enhance educational opportunities, especially

MV: When you were growing up, what did you want to be when you were a kid?

JH: My childhood, high school and college years were the 60’s and 70’s. From Kennedy’s election and “we can go to the moon”, to “War on Poverty “, to MLK and civil rights, the struggles in the country with Vietnam, and the fact that dog gone it,

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by Chris Murphy at the higher education levels. But our best asset is the work ethic and hard work that the residents and workers display every day.

Finally, the County Economic Development entities are developing strong capabilities and a growing partnership to work together for success. The Alliance, Chamber, governments and business know the importance of working together and having “one voice” in seeking to grow our economy and to bring the jobs here so more people can live and work in their community.

MV: You have spent a lot of time during your transition in downtown and been exploring our nightlife, dining and mingling with our people. What have you enjoyed most about this?

JH: Downtowns are unique and a very valuable asset to a community’s success. Vibrant downtowns provide opportunities for entertainment, cultural activities, celebration of diversity, tourism and visitor destination, economic growth and alternative life styles.

Modesto’s downtown has a great foundation to build on and offers over 100 businesses including every kind of restaurant you could want and many shops and service providers.

I have enjoyed mostly the restaurants, the easy walkability, and the special events that occur only in the downtown.

MV: How important do you believe the arts, music and cuisine are for economic development?

JH: The Gallo Center is a remarkable asset for our community. The same cultural and music events that go through San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento come to Modesto.

We need to continue to grow events and cultural festivals in our downtown. Music and arts bring people together.

They create the opportunity for our youth to discover talents they never knew they had. We celebrate life through the arts and music.

MV: Over the last few

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years, we have been championing our history of the home of American Graffiti and the birthplace of Rockabilly as a keystone for our community branding. How do you feel we should best make this part of our fabric and our community story?

JH: Having experienced the Graffiti parade and several related events, as well as being a fan of George Lucas, why would we not build on what we have and what we are?

Rockabilly has a huge following and can surely be a great opportunity for Modesto to build on. Adding to our existing events and festivals, creating new events, stronger marketing as a visitor destination and engaging all of our diversity in the community will strengthen our downtown as a cultural and music destination for all music and art.

Building on Graffiti and Rockabilly makes sense. Let’s rock Modesto!

MV: As we go into 2015, what are your key priorities for the operations and function of the City of Modesto?

JH: Establishing a strategic plan and performance-driven organization; financial and economic sustainability; improving efficiencies and effectiveness; organizational development and investing in our employees; investing in infrastructure, economic development, redevelopment and jobs; neighborhood engagement and partnership; leveraging community assets; building intergovernmental and community partnerships; helping our youth succeed; building trust and transparency.

MV: Your wife is very active in cultural arts and events, what is her desire to get involved in our community and what issues does she see as opportunities?

JH: Sandra is very active and we share the joy of being out in the community and working to make a difference. She has lived in San Jose most her life and loves community organizing, coordinating community events, doing redevelopment and land use in the downtown and salsa dancing. She is very impressed with Modesto’s downtown and sees tremendous potential. She is also excited about finding a home in Modesto.

MV: Our key questions; Beatles or Stones?

JH: Tough question... Get off my cloud or “All You Need Is Love”, The Beatles.

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If I had a fresh start in life I would would sell most of my possessions, start a travel blog and explore the world. I would document my travels with photos and videos and encourage others to get out and create their own adventures.

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I would go to college and lea rn how to make the world a better, less hateful, and more peaceful place to live in. I would also like to be a firefighter.

A musician so I can play music with my family, especially my little brother Wendell who passed away on January 2nd last year.

- Ken White

Outside of marrying my wife once again in this lifetime, I would follow my visions of becoming a priest in another.

But regardless of this lifetime or another, I would have liked to have started to live a healthier lifestyle at a younger age. In his loving grace we are.

- Efren Martinez

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- Mike Vanek

I’m e-mailing this on behalf of my significant other Cecilia Gonzalez.

If I had a fresh start I would not give up on myself.

I would not take no for an answer. I would finish school. I would pursue my dream in art. I would save and be smart with my money. If I wouldn’t of given up on myself in the past I would of had a great career in animation. Instead of watching Pixar or Disney movies I would be creating them instead!

- Margot O Halloran

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Chris Murphy I wish love, life and happiness to my girls. Love to Madison who will be married this year, Life to Abigail as Ruben J. Porras she explores her future at Berkeley and Happiness to Becky Nicole, We really have a special year coming up and I am looking forward to as her love and talent make this a better world and me a betevery day of it. I am excited to welcome ter man. I wish gratitude to all of the significant others and spouses of the people that dive head first in to make baby Sophia into our lives and show her how much love there can be in the our community better as I know how much time and effort world. Meeting you changed my life and it takes and your patience and tolerance is truly appreciated.

I needed that. Thank you for loving me.

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Sarah Ortiz Jason, I never thought I’d ever know a love like ours. The past 6 years have been so wonderful.

Come what may in 2015. I Love you.

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Happy New Year head bangers!! I hope everyone had a great holiday season! Starting new is this year’s theme and there seems to be a lot of that going around! First we will start with my favorite sport, Independent Pro Wrestling. Modesto based Pro Wrestling Boshido has overwhelmingly supported our scene for years and it is time to support them. PWB has been tapped to participate in KING OF INDIES!! The King of Indies tournament founded by the late great Roland Alexander has helped launch the careers of many top wrestlers such as former WWE champ Daniel Bryan among others, and will be held on Wrestlmania weekend at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in the Bay Area. For more info go to www.prowrestlingboshido.com We will be dedicating our March Issue to PWB and Wrestlmania Weekend.

In Metal News, this month we start with a new band and a few names you may already know: 2014 MAMA Best Youth band winners PERFECT NIGHTMARE have been tearing up our scene! They have been playing a great number of shows including an opening slot at the famed Whiskey AgoGo in Hollywood on the legendary Sunset Strip!! Speaking of LA, local legends DAM have been hard at work getting new material together for a new album will be heading into the studio soon. Bassist Russ Allsup promises a heavier album and we can’t wait for it. Now as I said, speaking of LA, Russ Allsup has relocated down south and has been spreading the good word of the DAM/Levee gospel passing on CDs to many influential people including Cheech Marin of Cheech and Chong, Keith Morris of OFF!!, Black Flag & the Circle Jerks among others. I cannot express the impor-

tance of what he is doing; getting his music to people of importance. You never know what will happen, but I have seen this work wonders for many bands. We wish our brothers of the FamDAMily the best of luck in 2015!!

Also we have sad & positive news to report before we go...Modesto heavyweights NOTHING BUT LOSERS have parted

ways with Long Time bassist Dustin Oliver who will carry on with his band Divest Dreggs. Former Blastlung bassist Dave Bell will fill in for NBL in the meantime. When asked about the situation NBL vocalist Jojo Rush gave the following quote: “Dustin will be missed he was and always will be an integral part of the band. With that being said, Dave Bell is an excellent bassist and will be a great fit in our band of misfits. We will be back on schedule of recording real soon.” NBL has been tearing it up as of late and we also wish them the best of luck in ‘15. Now last but certainly not least, we will leave you with this: Zombie Death Stench is also hard at work on a new album. The yet to be titled project for Turkey Vulture Records should be released sometime in 2015 and snip-its can be heard on ZDS’s Facebook page.

That’s it for me this month as always...

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UNPLUGGED

New Year’s Revolution

by Patty Castillo Davis

Welcome to the new Unplugged View column. I’ve had fun composing Acoustic View over the past year and a half, but now you’ll have a chance to enjoy pieces by some of the other members of the Modesto Unplugged Music Federation as well. These are some of the finest movers and shakers of our local scene, and I do believe you’ll appreciate what they have to share with you. Enjoy! – Aaron Rowan

While 2014 has proven to have been a year full of opportunity, collaboration and accolades for the acoustic musician, especially the original singer-songwriter, I cannot help but be optimistic that January will open a year of High Art for our genre. We are witnessing the cultivation of quality, prolific songwriters in a place where covers rule, great shows in store brought by insightful promoters featuring Grammywinning artists playing alongside homegrown musicians.

We have answered the global question posed to Modesto, “How should we balance access and excellence in the Arts” By supporting our grassroots music movement! Our needs are getting met; this is shaping up to be a great time of abundance.

We have more events and listening choices than ever before. I am thrilled to be a part of this hometown club of singer-songwriter types, who have long been labeled and reticent and now are auspiciously managing the mainstream locally. I am so proud to have the “Queen of Everything” Grace Lieberman’s endorsement. She calls me her “Pop Singer Songwriter Girlfriend”.

I will continue to host the “In the RoundSinger Songwriter Series”, the first being on Friday, January 23, 7pm at the Barkin’ Dog. We’ll be sharing the room with the exceptional Indie Southern Rock artist, Chris Farris.

I’ll see YOU at DEVA Café for Breakfast Music on most Sundays. Purchase my EP and continue your nod to hometown cooking and homegrown music! www.pattycastillodavis.com Here is a little heat for your frosty Enero/ January: Friday 1/2, 2014 MAMA Best Americana duo Cottonwood Creek, with Brian Laidlaw and the Family Trade and Josh Davenport at the Barkin Dog Grill 7PM, $5 cover.

Sunday 1/11, country-fried songwriters

Chris Doud, Melanie Devaney and Mondo Mariscal perform solo sets at the Peer Recovery Art Project. 12 PM, $10.

Also Sunday 1/11, Sunday Afternoon at CBS, Capsule of Irving Berlin: His Life, Music and Influence on the American Musical TheaterΠ- featuring The River Lights Chorus, Golden Valley Choir, Velocity Quartet, Young Women in Harmony and the Congregation Beth Shalom Choir. 1705 Sherwood Ave. at 3 PM. $20 General Admission, $15 Seniors/Students, $7 Children.

Saturday 1/24, the 8th Annual “Bluegrass on Broadway” Festival Awards and Concert, Downtown Redwood City, FREE. Central Valley-based bluegrass acts Snap Jackson & The Knock On Wood Players, The Tuttles with A.J. Lee, and the Central Valley Boys are all nominated for Best Bluegrass Band, and their individual members up for awards in nearly every other category.

More information at www.ncbs.us.

If you’re a songwriter, don’t forget our upcoming MUMfest song contest. Deadline is February 1 to submit your original work for a chance to win cash prizes and more at the 4th Annual Acoustic Festival in April. Send entries in CD format along with 3 written copies of lyrics and $15 per song. (Check or money order payable to: Patty Castillo Davis P.O. Box 541 Ceres, CA 95307)

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Kali Dreams

by Javier Lopez

18yr old Kali Dreams is an inspiring up

and coming rap artist from “Young California”. This is a story about a young man living the California dream. We begin in a small town Ceres. I met up with him and the first question I asked was..

JL: You are working on a mixtape project?

How many songs are you prepared to release?

KD: I’m working on a 7 song EP, title not yet decided. Should be released this month (January).

JL: Tell me about a day in the life of Kali Dreams?

KD: I’m in college studying to become a lawyer. When I’m not at school, I’m in my studio, vibing with other artists and close friends.

JL:What plans do you have for the upcoming year?

KD: My plans are to get to the top of the ladder, get better and better at what I do. Prove that I’m not just another “rapper”. I’m serious about what I love, and that is recording music.

JL: Where can we find your music?

KD: G:Kalidreams Soundcloud: ‘Greedy

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JL: What inspired you to pursue music?

KD: I would see my two older cousins in the studio, one on the mic and the other engineering. The sound of good music coming from studio speakers is the rush I get when I record.

JL: You engineer your own music what are you using?

KD: Yes I do but its nice to know other engineers so I work with others such at TL and Doctor Bern. I have Pro tools ELEVEN. Javier’s Note: Congratulations to Jesse Ramirez and Emily Gertreu on their engagement. You are an inspiring young couple may you be blessed on your future ventures.

Happy B-day to Humberto Sanchez and Juan Morris.

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AUTHOR “Think of Me” “I’m not dead yet,” he said, echoing the line from Monty Python’s Life of Brian, one of our favorite movies. Then he smiled that half-a**ed, s**t-eating, ball-busting half-grin of his. I must have had that look again. The look that hinted at the reality no one wanted to face. The look that said he’d be gone soon.

“I know that,” I replied.

“You’re acting like I am.”

“I’m sorry.”

The Band was playing “The Weight” in the background. Jeopardy was on the TV. I was wondering what this world would be like without this goofy guy I’d known since third grade.

“We should go out on tour,” he continued. “Call it the ‘Not Dead Yet Tour.’ Invite the Stones, Van Morrison, Rod Stewart, McCartney, and whoever in The Dead isn’t dead. All those old farts who aren’t dead yet, but should be.”

I was reading through the diary he’d kept while we traveled through Europe together just after we graduated from UC Davis. He was looking through the photographs we’d taken on that trip. He had gone to see the world one last time before starting work. I had gone to see the world, too, because there was a good chance my next tour would be in Vietnam.

This particular afternoon, we were trying to cover as much territory as we could in the time we weren’t sure we had left.

He tried to play flute along with the music, but didn’t have enough breath. He tried to eat, but had no appetite. He tried to recite a poem, but couldn’t.

“I’d like you to read this at my funeral,” he said “You’re not dead yet,” I paid him back and smiled.

“Just read it, a**hole.”

Much too soon after that conversation, a fellow poet and friend read this poem at his funeral because I couldn’t.

Work like me in gratitude Glad to be alive Then at the end of all of this Sing and laugh and cry

Think of me – share the smile The one you can’t forget The smile that lasts past midnight And know we’re not there yet

Wrap me up, a gift of God Lay me in the earth I’ve known my life as dark and light Half of what it’s worth

Rest like me in fullness Beyond knowledge, beyond fate Trust the love that’s everywhere Rest now, sure in faith

Play like me inspired by The songs that are your own Some may try to silence you But don’t stop until you’re done George A. Rogers, “Think of Me”

Think of me from time to time When you hear a song You will know that love’s not lost And I’m not really gone.

My best friend would have turned 67 on January 24th.

GoModesto!

New Classic Mural happening now.

You know how we love our Classic Graffiti History. ModestoView is helping sponsor the newest mural presented by the Modesto Police Officers Association (MPOA) in a classic cruise with the classic MPD squad car leading the path. Airbrush artist Tom Nye, (just did Rockin’ North Pole & Neville Brothers) is bringing it to life. See all of the other Classic Community Murals at www.facebook.com/classiccommunitymurals and take the tour and see all 8 of them. Art brings life to our community.

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BLUES&JAZZ What’s new with Jazz and the Blues News?

If you love music, you’re gonna love this

by Eric Benson

And so it goes another year comes and goes, the calendar days race by with the hour glass telling us where and when and when we are running late. The acceleration of the holidays reaches a feverish pitch with shopping and checking our list and checking it twice until that morning ready or not when presents are rapped and tied in a bow, as is our year and it is time to move on to the next year with our glad tidings, our hopes for renewal and resolutions made.

Wishing you all peace and renewal in the year to come until we meet again.

Blue Monday Party & invitational jam returns to the Barkin’ Dog Grill the second Monday Jan 12th with the Ultra Lounge Group hosting with special guest Jamie Duberly Trombonist and arranger, and Ross McGinnis master Caribbean steel drum and percussionist. The group features Johnny Valdes guitar, Tim Allen bass, vocals, Dave Hawks on drums, Pat Governor & Eric Benson on Keys. The jam features Jazz, R & B, Latin, Caribbean, Funk and a little of everything else with special guests sitting in for listening and dancing. Show from 7 to 10:00 PM with food and drink available in all age venue. Call the Dog for reservations: 572-2341.

The Gallo Center for the Arts continues with their diverse booking in January features: the legendary Marcus Roberts’s solo Jazz & Classical piano, Johnny Rivers the 16th, Beatles Tribute 28 & 29th.

The State Theatre brings in one of my fav’s in Blues and popular music Elvin Bishop on Jan 24th. His platinum hit “Fooled Around and Fell In Love” is all good but Elvin puts on an amazing show with Blues and R &

B with seasoned musicians. If you love the blues and a good time, come down, he never disappoints!

And new to the downtown is Restaurant Urbano’s, ( in the location formerly of Clayton’s Restaurant) is in process for being able to have live music at that venue with great food and full bar available. They hope to have live music brought in by January. We did Blue Monday 7 years in that location and was a wonderful room for the music.

Live music in DEWZ Wine Bar in Jan returns on Friday and Saturday nights 7 to 10:00 PM, incorporating the best local musicians playing in the intimate wine bar environment. What I have booked for all you music lovers: Friday Jan 2nd TBA, Sat 3rd,

and 24th; John King & Robin Montgomery Jazz guitar duo, Friday 9th: Chris Murphy & Gary Nelson Third Parry acoustic Beatles tribute, Sat 10th Josh Rosenblum, Friday 16 & 30th Tim Allen plays Elton & Billy Joel and popular, Sat 17th Francesca Bavaro, Friday 23rd Home Grown’s Pat Durr guitar & vocals, and Sat 31ts your truly Eric Benson & Larry Stewart piano and guitar duo with vocal guests.

Lowdown on the jam session in the downtown: Barkin’ Dog Thursday night jazz jams with Dave Dow, Queen Bean Sundays open mic night also in an all age environment.

Remember please support our local live venue’s for live music and the arts. So take some time out to hear some live music and the arts of our own town as well this month, think globally and act locally.

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All the best, peace out! Eric Benson, cell 209, 918-7033.

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ALLAGES Happy New Year

by Leia Johnson The new year is a big event for all of us.

Each of us tries to create a resolution that will help us to be a better person. This usually means trying to give something up, right? Well, I read that 88% of us won’t go the entire year without “cheating” on our resolution. So, my suggestion for the New Year is not to make one huge change for the year, but instead that each day we choose to do something for someone else.

Whether it’s opening the door for someone or paying for someone’s food, it will make a difference. As Aesop said, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”

So for the New Year, and hopefully forever, I will try to perform at least one act of kindness each day.

GoModesto!

Another important event that is going on in January is Martian Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. King did so much for our entire world.

To honor what he has done, January 19th is dedicated to giving back to your community. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a way of celebrating and honoring the legacy of MLK. If you want to learn more, check out the website www.mlkdayofservice.org So in January, and throughout the new year think of Dr. Kings words, “Life’s most persistent question and urgent question is ‘What are you doing for others?’” What great words to live by. So, have a great first month of a beautiful new year, and to those of you in school, have a great second semester!

International Wedding Festival January 25th - 10:30am-4pm

The best place in town to fulfill all of your wedding wishes in one day is at the annual International Wedding Festival. Purchase your tickets online at www.InternationalWeddingFestival.com or tickets at the door are $15. Don’t miss the chance to find photographers, DJ’s, limos, event planners, florists, honeymoons, and much more!

There will be an award winning fashion show with the hottest wedding trends.

Registrations begin at 10:30am.

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Hi Folks and Happy New Year.

by Earl Mathews I have some really exciting shows to tell you about to get your new year started off right. I am happy to announce we are playing 2 nights in a row with our friends “The Harlis Sweetwater Band” from Huntington Beach. On Friday January 9th we will be hosting a show with them at the Brewhouse at Hero’s on 9th and L Sreet in Modesto. The following night we will be at the Torch Club in Sacramento. Harlis and the guys came to play for us last February and were a big hit. We are really excited to have them back!

Harlis describes the band as “Blues, Soul, Rock ‘n Roll”. I would add to that the word “passion”, because when you hear these guys dig into any one of the great classic blues tunes or one of their great original compositions you know it is coming straight from the heart.

The band has been on a mission promoting the new cd, “Put It In The Dirt” for the better part of a year now and have been get-

ting great reviews and showing up on all kinds of bands-to-watch-for-lists far and wide. Just last year they have opened for “Robert Randolph & The Family Band”, George Thorogood and Ace Frehley of the band KISS. Last April I had the pleasure of going down to HB and sharing a stage with Harlis and his fans were out in force. We had a great time and I am so excited to have him back in our neck of the woods. Give him a warm welcome back! These are the only 2 shows that the Cryin’ Shame and I will be doing this month so please take the time and make your way out to the show for what will be a great night of music and fun.

9th Hero’s with Harlis Sweetwater band and Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame.

10th at the Torch Club with Harlis Sweetwater band and Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame.

Earl Matthews bigearl@gmail.com

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FIT Everyday is a Blessing-Walk to it!

by Efren Martinez As we enter 2015 I reflect on so much that I accomplished in my fitness competitions in 2014.

But I’m also reflecting on so much more of what I lost. That would be the borrowed time we have with each other and our pets.

In the fall I wrote a piece titled “For Pets Sake” for The Modesto View Website. In it I discussed how important it is to not only take care of our own health through nutrition and exercise but also for every member of your family, including our pets. Sad but true, one of my little dogs got up to a whopping 39lbs in a short period of time.

For nearly two years my wife and I struggled with countless ear infections with our dog. So out of love, we gave her just about everything she wanted to make her happy including her fill of food with little exercise. Over time this started a few health problems for her.

On November 1st I made the decision to

give up racing for a while and start to exercise more with the family. This included my 4-legged family members, my dogs. It started out slow, but we got up to 3 walks a day, and nearly covered 3 miles per day in those 3 walks. The benefits of walking for my wife and dogs were suddenly very noticeable, within a week we all had more energy, we slept better and felt happy that we were all exercising together. Heck, all of us even started to loose some weight and my little dog Zoey’s ear infections seem to keep themselves at bay. But, my little Zoey couldn’t break 39 lbs even with smaller food portion sizes and exercise. It turns out that she actually had a fast-growing cancerous tumor in her abdomen. This tumor grew to the size of a grapefruit within two months and on the 9th of December, it ruptured and she began to bleed out. My wife and I made the painful decision that morning to end her suffering and we gave her back to

our Lord. Friends: everyday is a gift.

Please make sure that you and every member of your family love one another daily, eat right and exercise together. It’s easy, just push everything aside and put your family’s health first and go for a family walk with your dogs. You’ll find that walking will benefit you and your health beyond belief and the satisfaction you’ll get by exercising together as a family will far exceed any medal or win at any competition. The ShadowChase running club has a walking group too. Log onto ShadowChase.org

to learn more about the benefits of walking. In loving memory of our little girl Zoey:

Fitness tips: ~Walking is more beneficial for your body in the long term versus running. ~Walk at an indoor mall if weather doesn’t permit outdoor. ~Walk your dog in an indoor pet store if weather doesn’t permit. ~When walking your dog outside, please pick up after them.

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by Mary Layton

The ability to change one’s mind is a pre- in an instant. So does the experience of recious possibility. Miracles can happen. It’s about changing one’s attitude and course of action. Changing your mind puts expectations of success and happiness, principles, belief systems, fears and doubts into a different perspective. If a certain approach didn’t work, try another way. If you thought something will never happen, tell yourself that it can. Strive to improve your life. Even if it appears that all doors are closed, another door may yet open. The key is to keep a positive attitude; to be receptive to opportunities that pop up, and allow oneself a brand new experience. The amazing thing is that the mind can change

ality. The other day I cut my finger. It hurt like crazy. All I could think about was my finger. Then, looking outside the window I discovered that my car was sitting in a rising flood of water. I ran to get my keys.

After I rescued my car and got back in the house I realized that I had forgotten about the pain. There was the miracle: My mind changed! My focus was no longer on my finger but on my car. In this new year, as we make our resolutions, maybe we can make them come true by simply knowing that we can change our mind.

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for a new, fun, G o M o d e s t o ! Looking volunteer experience?

Do you enjoy history? There is an opportunity to help showcase Modesto’s historical treasure. McHenry Mansion is looking for new docents to lead tours through the McHenry Mansion, which is open Sunday through Friday from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. New Docent training begins Wednesday January 28. Classes run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for eight weeks at the McHenry Mansion, which is located at the corner of 15th and “I” streets in Modesto. To sign up or for further information, call Carole Dovichi at (209)529-3416 or (209)765-1321.

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BARGAIN Bright Lights, Big 2015!

Words and Photos by Monica Barber

It’s a warm winter’s eve and Ms. M has found herself walking through downtown Modesto after gathering with friends to celebrate the new Solstice. Looking up at the stars I wonder what 2015 will bring when lights flash in the sky above me. Fireworks paint the sky for a brief moment and it’s just the sign to reassure me 2015 will be a Happy New Year with wonderful things to come! I can only think of starting the year with new routines instead of resolutions.

Let your worries slide and take advantage of the places all around you.

Looking for the next adventure isn’t easy.

Never fear the unknown; just jump right into it! Without hesitation check out the 60th Annual Polar Bear Day out at Modesto Reservoir on January 1st. It’s a chance to brave the cool waters and revitalize yourself. Pre-Registration is $15/$20 event day.

Don’t miss out on this adrenaline rush! It’s the final year! More info: www.midvalleywaterskiclub.com.

Everyone loves getting pampered and nothing says spoiled better than a fullbody massage to soothe and restore your energy. No need to let your tired body suffer. Stop in at Massage Envy and book your next appointment. Soothing hands will calm your spirits and cull your mind. An introductory hour massage is $49.99. More info: www.massageenvy.com/clinics/CA/ Modesto-Briggsmore.aspx or call: 209529-8080.

A new look is what the doctor ordered!

Check out The Stone Fox Salon for your hairstyle needs! Located on McHenry Ave in Modesto, this salon is a boutique in addition to its specializing hair care services and barber services for men. Get into a new look with these high caliber beauty professionals. For a full list of services check their Facebook: www.facebook.com/ pages/Stone-Fox-Salon/355186579071 or call: 209-985-8008 Get your lines straight and your heart in the right place at The Heart of the Valley Quilt & Textiles Arts Show on January 17-18th. Check out quilts, clothing and crafts at the largest quilt show in California! Treat yourself to raffles, refreshments and door prizes. Admission is $7 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Don’t miss this crafty extravaganza at the Centre Plaza. Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am4pm. More info: www.countrycrossroadsquilters.com.

If you’re like me then you love to watch an old movie at the cinema. Now you don’t need to wonder where all the good ones are.

Take a movie break and check out The State Theater. Modesto Film Society is sponsoring a presentation of Pulp Fiction that will be playing on January 25th at 2 p.m. Enjoy a break from it all with a good film.

More info: www.thestate.org Have a Happy New Year Modesto!

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January 1 “Love Letters” Bella Vagos Live Music Breakfast Ride Casanovas Nightclub David Dow and friends jam session Everyday Happy Hour Field of Ice Skating Rink Happy Hour Home for the Holidays Karaoke Night Oakdale Museum & History Center Polar Bear Day Pool & Dart Tournaments Sweat Senior Fitness Turlock Sunshine Strummers Verona Happy Hour Young at Heart Exercise January 2 Boyhood Citizenfour Cottonwood Creek Band/Aaron Everyday Happy Hour Field of Ice Skating Rink Happy Hour Home for the Holidays John Cardenas & The Wise Guys Johnny & Kelly Josh Rosenblum Karaoke Night GIRLBRAINS Live Country Night Pool & Dart Tournaments Sweat Senior Fitness The Weekend Dance Party Verona Happy Hour VFW Hamburger Night Young at Heart Exercise January 3 “Love Letters” B/C Morning Ride Stan Co Bike Everyday Happy Hour Field of Ice Skating Rink Happy Hour Home for the Holidays J. Gamble aka Pruno Joe & Tim Johnny & Kelly Johnny Rockett and the Thrust Karaoke Night Lil Kickers Free Open House Meditation with Susie Mizz Monique Moore’s Dragalicious Oakdale Museum & History Center Pool & Dart Tournaments Saturday Easy D Ride Shadow Chase Group Run Shadowchase Group Walk Sweat Senior Fitness The Weekend Dance Party Verona Happy Hour January 4 Acoustic Live Morning Music Andrew’s Run/Walk 5K Everyday Happy Hour Field of Ice Skating Rink Happy Hour Karaoke Karaoke Night Lil Kickers Free Open House NFL Sundays Open Jam Pool & Dart Tournaments Queen Bean Open Mic Night ShadowChase Group Run Shadowchase Group Walk Sunday Afternoon A Ride Sunday Afternoon B/C Ride Sweat Senior Fitness The Big Mix Verona Happy Hour VFW Breakfast January 5 “Love Letters” Blue Monday with Eric Bensen

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Dance Exercise Class Everyday Happy Hour Field of Ice Skating Rink Happy Hour Karaoke Mondays Max Minardi Overreaters Anonymous Sutter Gould Pool & Dart Tournaments Rainy Day Ramblers Science Week Sweat Senior Fitness Tango Dance Club Verona Happy Hour WCPL Poker Night Young at Heart Exercise January 6 3M e-book training Book-n-Craft Children’s Class Everyday Happy Hour Field of Ice Skating Rink Forever Young Dance Club Frosty Puppet Pal Class Funstrummers Ukulele Play Along Golden Valley Chorus Happy Hour Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Night Karaoke Tuesday Max Minardi Musical Instrument Craft Children’s Class Pool & Dart Tournaments Preschool Story Time Science Week ShadowChase-Track Workout Sweat Senior Fitness Toastmaster Supper Club Tuesday Morning C Ride Turlock Seniors Dance Verona Happy Hour Young at Heart Exercise January 7 “Love Letters” Creole Jazz Kings Band Everyday Happy Hour Family Game Day Field of Ice Skating Rink Hamburger Night Happy Hour Jive Turkeys Karaoke Night Knit and Crochet Class Line Dancing Neil Buettner Open Mic Night Pool & Dart Tournaments Riverbank Golden Ages Science Week Shadow Chase Group Walk Skirts N’ Flirts Square Dance Club Snowman Puppet Class Speakeasy Open Mic Nights Sweat Senior Fitness Taxes, the Affordable Health Care Act & You Turlock Library Book Club Verona Happy Hour WCPL Poker Night Wine Down Wednesdays Young at Heart Exercise January 8 All E-Device Help Class Bella Vagos Live Music Casanovas Nightclub David Dow and friends jam session Everyday Happy Hour Field of Ice Skating Rink Happy Hour Johnny & Kelly Josh Rosenblum Karaoke Night LEGO Day Keyes Library LEGO Day Newman Library LEGO Day Oakdale Library Oakdale Museum & History Center Open Mic Night Pool & Dart Tournaments Science Week

Salida Library Climax Bar RAM Farms Turlock White Hawk Lounge Rivets American Grill P Wexford’s Pub 1700 McHenry Ave, Modesto Donoby’s Bar & Grill Speakeasy Lounge Modesto Library 1911 Toyon Ave Jacob’s Fine Dining Verona Cucina Italiana Battered Beaver Oakdale Healthy Aging Association Patterson Library Salida Library Climax Bar RAM Farms Turlock Modesto Senior Center Turlock Library Trinity Presbyterian Modesto Mancini Hall White Hawk Lounge Rivets American Grill Run Around Sue’s Minnies Restaurant The Boardroom Newman Library Donoby’s Bar & Grill Modesto Library Modesto Library MJC Track 1911 Toyon Ave Denny’s 1525 McHenry Ave Milnes School Turlock Senior Center Verona Cucina Italiana Healthy Aging Association CSUS Mainstage Theatre Shooters Bar & Grill Climax Bar Patterson Library RAM Farms Turlock Rodeo Grounds Oakdale White Hawk Lounge Rivets American Grill Run Around Sue’s Waterford Library Nino’s Place P Wexford’s Pub Cow Track Donoby’s Bar & Grill Riverbank Community Hall Modesto Library MJC Track Oakdale Grange Hall Denair Library Speakeasy Lounge 1911 Toyon Ave Modesto Library Turlock Library Verona Cucina Italiana Battered Beaver Oakdale Galletto Ristorante Healthy Aging Association Denair Library Bella Vagos Spa & Salon Crocodiles Nightclub Barkin Dog Grill Climax Bar RAM Farms Turlock White Hawk Lounge P Wexford’s Pub Rivets American Grill Run Around Sue’s Keyes Library Newman Library Oakdale Library Oakdale Museum Minnies Restaurant Donoby’s Bar & Grill Modesto Library

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Shadowchase Group Walk Stanislaus Humanist’s Coffee Klatch Sunday Afternoon A Ride Sunday Afternoon B/C Ride Church of the Brethren, Modesto Sweat Senior Fitness P Wexford’s Pub Verona Happy Hour Run Around Sue’s VFW Breakfast Ceres Library January 19 Keyes Library “Love Letters” Barkin Dog Grill Dance Exercise Class Oakdale Museum Everyday Happy Hour Minnies Restaurant Field of Ice Skating Rink Donoby’s Bar & Grill Happy Hour Hughson Library Karaoke Mondays 1911 Toyon Ave Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Ceremony Downtown Modesto Max Minardi Carnegie Arts Center Monday Night Football Verona Cucina Italiana Overreaters Anonymous Sutter Gould Vintage Faire Mall,Modesto Pool & Dart Tournaments Healthy Aging Association Rainy Day Ramblers Sweat Senior Fitness Great Valley Museum Tango Dance Club Hero’s Lounge L St, Modesto Verona Happy Hour SOS Club WCPL Poker Night Climax Bar Young at Heart Exercise RAM Farms Turlock January 20 White Hawk Lounge Caregiver Coffee Break Barkin Dog Grill Crazy 8’s Math Club Denny’s 1525 McHenry Ave Everyday Happy Hour Merced Theatre Forever Young Dance Club Shooters Bar & Grill Funstrummers Ukulele Play Along P Wexford’s Pub Golden Valley Chorus Rivets American Grill Happy Hour Run Around Sue’s Hoopla Training Class Nino’s Place Johnny & Kelly Gallo Center for the Arts Karaoke Night Donoby’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Tuesday 1911 Toyon Ave Max Minardi Gallo Center for the Arts Movie night: MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN Crocodiles Nightclub Pool & Dart Tournaments Verona Cucina Italiana Preschool Story Time VFW Hall Modesto ShadowChase-Track Workout Healthy Aging Association Sock-topus Craft Class Sweat Senior Fitness CSUS Mainstage Theatre Toastmaster Supper Club West Side Theatre Toilet Paper Olympics Children’s Class Oakdale Bicycle Shop Tuesday Morning C Ride Gallo Center for the Arts Turlock Seniors Dance Tuolumne River Lodge Verona Happy Hour Climax Bar Yoga with Rosa Patterson Library Modesto Library Young at Heart Exercise RAM Farms Turlock January 21 Salida Library “Love Letters” State Theatre Bear in a Cave Class White Hawk Lounge Button Making Class Modesto Centre Plaza Creole Jazz Kings Band P Wexford’s Pub Everyday Happy Hour Rivets American Grill Happy Hour Run Around Sue’s Hoopla Training Class California Ballroom Jive Turkeys Newman Library Karaoke Night Climax Bar Knit and Crochet Class Oakdale Museum LEGO Day Modesto Library Shooters Bar & Grill Lego Play Donoby’s Bar & Grill Line Dancing Modesto Centre Plaza Modesto Traditional Jazz Society Oakdale Bike Shop Neil Buettner East La Loma Park Open Mic Night East La Loma Park Perler Bead Class Enslen Park Modesto Pool & Dart Tournaments 1911 Toyon Ave Riverbank Golden Ages Great Valley Museum Shadow Chase Group Walk Crocodiles Nightclub Skirts N’ Flirts Square Dance Club Barkin Dog Grill Speakeasy Open Mic Nights Verona Cucina Italiana Sweat Senior Fitness Unicorn Hobby Horse Craft Deva Cafe, J St, Modesto Verona Happy Hour State Theatre WCPL Poker Night Turlock Community Theater, Wine Down Wednesdays Climax Bar Young at Heart Exercise RAM Farms Turlock January 22 White Hawk Lounge All E-Device Help Class Speakeasy Lounge Bella Vagos Live Music Run Around Sue’s Casanovas Nightclub Shooters Bar & Grill David Dow and friends jam session Mountain House Bar Everyday Happy Hour Donoby’s Bar & Grill Happy Hour Queen Bean Cafe Hoopla Training Class Modesto Centre Plaza Johnny & Kelly East La Loma Park

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East La Loma Park Queen Bean Cafe 1700 McHenry Ave Modesto 3020 Floyd Ave Modesto 1911 Toyon Ave Verona Cucina Italiana VFW Hall Modesto CSUS Mainstage Theatre Salida Library Climax Bar RAM Farms Turlock White Hawk Lounge Rivets American Grill Christian Love Baptist Church P Wexford’s Pub Shooters Bar & Grill 1700 McHenry Ave, Modesto Donoby’s Bar & Grill Speakeasy Lounge 1911 Toyon Ave Jacob’s Fine Dining Verona Cucina Italiana Battered Beaver Oakdale Healthy Aging Association Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto Keyes Library Climax Bar Modesto Senior Center Trinity Presbyterian Modesto Mancini Hall White Hawk Lounge Patterson Library Rivets American Grill Run Around Sue’s Minnies Restaurant The Boardroom Salida Library Donoby’s Bar & Grill Modesto Library MJC Track Turlock Library 1911 Toyon Ave Denny’s 1525 McHenry Ave Oakdale Library Milnes School Turlock Senior Center Verona Cucina Italiana Patterson Library Healthy Aging Association CSUS Mainstage Theatre Patterson Library Riverbank Library Shooters Bar & Grill Climax Bar White Hawk Lounge Keyes Library Rivets American Grill Run Around Sue’s Waterford Library Modesto Library Modesto Library Nino’s Place Clarion, 1612 Sisk Rd, Modesto P Wexford’s Pub Cow Track Keyes Library Donoby’s Bar & Grill Riverbank Community Hall MJC Track Oakdale Grange Hall Speakeasy Lounge 1911 Toyon Ave Denair Library Verona Cucina Italiana Battered Beaver Oakdale Galletto Ristorante Healthy Aging Association Denair Library Bella Vagos Spa & Salon Crocodiles Nightclub Barkin Dog Grill Climax Bar White Hawk Lounge Keyes Library P Wexford’s Pub

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Josh Rosenblum Karaoke Night LEGO Day Ceres Library Oakdale Museum & History Center Open Mic Night Pool & Dart Tournaments Hit & Run, Level 12, DEDVOLT Sweat Senior Fitness Turlock Sunshine Strummers Verona Happy Hour Young at Heart Exercise January 23 “Love Letters” Alice in Wonderland Junior Animal Talk kids program Beanie & Bamboozling Horror Machine Everyday Happy Hour Happy Hour John Cardenas & The Wise Guys Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Night Live Country Night Patty Castillo and Chris Farris Pool & Dart Tournaments Rick Barnes Stanislaus Humanists Karaoke Night Sweat Senior Fitness The Weekend Dance Party TOP- A Streetcar named Desire Verona Happy Hour VFW Hamburger Night Young at Heart Exercise Youth Mentoring Summit January 24 “Appy” Hour Class Aircraft Display Alice in Wonderland Junior Awards Banquet B/C Morning Ride Stan Co Bike Beanie & Bamboozling Horror Machine Beanie & Bamboozling Horror Machine Beanie & Bamboozling Horror Machine Beanie & Bamboozling Horror Machine Crab Cioppino Dinner/Dance Elvin Bishop Live Everyday Happy Hour Happy Hour Josh Rosenblum Karaoke Night Mizz Monique Moore’s Dragalicious Mother Teresa & The Sinners Neil & Matt Oakdale Museum & History Center Old School Saturdays Pool & Dart Tournaments Saturday Easy D Ride Shadow Chase Group Run Shadowchase Group Walk Sweat Senior Fitness Tech Connect Class Hoopla The Weekend Dance Party Verona Happy Hour January 25 “Love Letters” “Pulp Fiction” Acoustic Live Morning Music Alice in Wonderland Junior Everyday Happy Hour Happy Hour Hughson Senior Dance & Potluck International Wedding Festival Karaoke Karaoke Night Manteca Senior Dance NFL Sundays Open Jam Pool & Dart Tournaments Puss in Boots Puss in Boots Queen Bean Open Mic Night ShadowChase Group Run Shadowchase Group Walk Stani Humanists Panera Bread Brunch Sunday Afternoon A Ride Sunday Afternoon B/C Ride Sweat Senior Fitness Top-A streetcar named Desire Verona Happy Hour VFW Breakfast

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January 26 Dance Exercise Class eBook Training Class Karaoke Mondays Max Minardi Monday Night Football Overreaters Anonymous Sutter Gould Rainy Day Ramblers CSUS Mainstage Theatre Tango Dance Club Downey Auditorium WCPL Poker Night Great Valley Museum Young at Heart Exercise CSU Stanislaus, University Circle Zinio Training Class Climax Bar January 27 White Hawk Lounge “Love Letters” Shooters Bar & Grill Flying Marshmallows Children’s Class Rivets American Grill Forever Young Dance Club Run Around Sue’s Friendship Bracelet class Nino’s Place Funstrummers Ukulele Play Along Barkin Dog Grill Golden Valley Chorus Donoby’s Bar & Grill Johnny & Kelly P Wexford’s Pub Karaoke Tuesday Torii’s Modesto LEGO Day Salida Library 1911 Toyon Ave LEGO Day Turlock Library Crocodiles Nightclub Let’s Get Loud Children’s Class Gallo Center for the Arts Max Minardi Verona Cucina Italiana Preschool Story Time VFW Hall Modesto Riverbank Library Book Club Healthy Aging Association ShadowChase-Track Workout SOS Club Toastmaster Supper Club Tuesday Morning C Ride Salida Library Turlock Seniors Dance Turlock Airport Young at Heart Exercise Downey Auditorium January 28 SOS Club Creole Jazz Kings Band Oakdale Bicycle Shop Jive Turkeys CSU Stanislaus, University Circle Knit and Crochet Class CSU Stanislaus, University Circle LEGO Day Modesto Library CSU Stanislaus, University Circle LEGO Day Patterson Library CSU Stanislaus, University Circle Lego Play California Ballroom Line Dancing State Theatre Neil Buettner Climax Bar Open Mic Night White Hawk Lounge Perler Bead Class P Wexford’s Pub Rain: Tribute to the Beatles Run Around Sue’s Riverbank Golden Ages Climax Bar Shadow Chase Group Walk West Side Theatre Skirts N’ Flirts Square Dance Club Rivets American Grill Speakeasy Open Mic Nights Oakdale Museum Stanislaus County Coin Club Shooters Bar & Grill Technology Training Program Donoby’s Bar & Grill Wine Down Wednesdays Oakdale Bike Shop January 29 East La Loma Park “Love Letters” East La Loma Park Bella Vagos Live Music 1911 Toyon Ave Casanovas Nightclub Modesto Library David Dow and friends jam session Crocodiles Nightclub Johnny & Kelly Verona Cucina Italiana Josh Rosenblum LEGO Day Ceres Library CSUS Mainstage Theatre Oakdale Museum & History Center State Theatre Open Mic Night Deva Cafe, J St, Modesto Rain: Tribute to the Beatles Downey Auditorium Turlock Sunshine Strummers Climax Bar Zinio Training Class White Hawk Lounge January 30 Hughson Senior Center John Cardenas & The Wise Guys Modesto Centre Plaza Johnny & Kelly Speakeasy Lounge Live Country Night Run Around Sue’s The Weekend Dance Party Manteca Senior Center VFW Hamburger Night Shooters Bar & Grill January 31 Mountain House Bar “Love Letters” Donoby’s Bar & Grill 2nd Tradition Funk Band Gallo Center for the Arts B/C Morning Ride Stan Co Bike Gallo Center for the Arts Broken Trojan, Plastic Meteor Shower and Greasehound Queen Bean Cafe Gala & Member Choice Awards East La Loma Park Johnny & Kelly East La Loma Park Mizz Monique Moore’s Dragalicious Show Panera Bread Turlock Oakdale Museum & History Center 1700 McHenry Ave Modesto Old School Saturdays 3020 Floyd Ave Modesto Rick Barnes 1911 Toyon Ave Saturday Easy D Ride Gallo Center for the Arts Shadow Chase Group Run Verona Cucina Italiana VFW Hall Modesto

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Open Early!

DOWNTOWN MODESTO

A New “Spot” for the Arts

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

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!

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

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There is a new community space that will change the face of arts in our community. The arts reach into our thoughts, dreams and connect people in so many ways. ModestoView has teamed up with the Peer Recovery Gallery to expand into the former Camera Center to create a community arts place called ModSpot. This “Spot” will feature visual, musical, spoken and performance art presentations and will showcase artwork across our community. All inclusive, all are welcome and we hope that this will be an art incubation place. Also teamed up are Project Yes Youth Employment Services, Stanislaus Magazine and we welcome Tony the Barber to this new J Street location and you can now get a Good Neighbor Shoe Shine. I am so excited that the ModestoView space is in the old location of Harley’s Records that occupied the former 1218 J location and is where George Lucas purchased his records growing up. Soon, the ModestoView “M” neon sign will hang where the Camera Center sign used to be.

This will be Modesto’s “spot” for community arts. Please come by and visit, bring your shoes to get shined and leave with great art and a spiffy new haircut and a new copy of ModestoView and Stanislaus Magazines.

ModSpot, 1220 J St. Downtown Modesto, 95354

Go Downtown Modesto Live music is back at the DEWZ wine bar this month Friday & Saturday nights 7 to 10. This is a cool casual setting with great wine and food. Jan 3 & 24th John King & Robin Montgomery Jazz guitar duo, Friday 9th: Chris Murphy & Gary Nelson Third Parry acoustic Beatles tribute, Sat the 10th Josh Rosenblum, Friday 16 & 30th Tim Allen plays Elton & Billy Joel and popular, Sat 17th Francesca Bavaro, Friday 23rd Home Grown’s Pat Durr guitar & vocals, and Sat 31st, Eric Benson & Larry Stewart piano and guitar duo with vocal guests. Stop in and enjoy.

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A million thanks for number 13 For the 13th consecutive year, we want to THANK YOU for selecting Memorial Medical Center as the winner of the Consumer Choice Award!

2014/2015

You’ve said we are Stanislaus County residents’ Most Preferred Hospital in overall quality and image for 2014/2015, 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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