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HAPPY JULY 4th!

Greetings Modesto Friends:

We are in the heat of the season. This is both figura-

CONTENTS The Abbey and Madison Murphy are home for the summer and we introduced Madison’s boyfriend, Ryan Leupp to his first MoBand.

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tively and literally. As we race into the summer harvest and food processing season with high temperatures, we are also running hot with so may activities and great things to do. We have raced into July at 100 MPH with chrome pipes a blazing!

We just finished an amazing Graffiti Summer and opened our Modesto Historic Cruise Route “Walk of Fame”. We are so proud here at ModestoView for being the driving force in the creation of our downtown Modesto American Graffiti history tours and markers. It is so rewarding to see both our locals and our tourists, reading about our history and checking out our sidewalk markers celebrating our Legends of the Cruise. Best of all, we had a monster party for the unveiling with stars of American Graffiti Candy Clark and Bo Hopkins. Modesto is celebrating the good things about who and what we are. The lesson now is that we have to do more to tell our story. We need to tell our story about the good things that happen here. We have to show our visitors and welcome our new businesses. Every single person here in town needs to make it their mission to tell our positive Modesto stories. ModestoView is here to help as each issue should bring you new insights to what is happening here in town.

Folks, we need all support locally owned businesses. This is really a simple math problem.

The Award Winning Money that is spent at a locally owned store stays here. Simple huh? The profits stay here, Michaeil J Mangano has the owners keep their money here and our employees are all part of the local economy. come up with another We lost Camera Center and some others are at risk. Local business are our character, our amazing patriotic photo quality, our expertise, our service and our economy. illustration fettering suWe need more open businesses downtown, especially on 10th St. This is our promenade. perkarts. Pete Grimaldi People go where there is activity. If 10th St is alive, our visitors at the Doubletree will has created another enjoy the stroll and people leaving a Gallo Center show will stroll 10th instead of leaving Mike McNulty and Roy Atkins amazing issue. downtown. We saw this happen on June 28 as people left the Gallo Center, saw there was are presented with the Small an art festival and walked down the street. Data and scientific proof acquired. All of this Business of the Year Award. has to happen altogether with private business and city support so we actually change our city. Now is the time. We need to build our city creative, interesting businesses that help Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group was honored as Small Business of the Year by Senator give us character Cathleen Galgiani and presented an award in Sacramento to company founders Mike As we race though July, we start revving up for the Modesto Grand Prix. Racers and teams McNulty and Roy Atkins. This was great recognition for Sierra Pacific’s commitment from around the world will be here in our city and we need to make sure that all hands are to warehousing excellence and for the dedication to our community. Sierra Pacific on deck so when they leave, they tell the world what a cool place Modesto is. Each and not only is a responsible employer for providing employee benefits, Sierra Pacific has every one of us need to encourage our visitors to see our Classic Graffiti Murals, eat in our received top honors with BRC food Safety and is a leader in the industry. Sierra Pacific local restaurants, listen to our live bands and show them McHenry Museum, the Mansion, supports ModestoView and many local non-profits including Howard Training Center, the State and our Historic Cruise Route.

Sierra Vista, Salvation Army, Gallo Center, State Theatre, Community Classic Murals and more. Congrats Sierra Pacific We will change minds around the world, one person at a time. You are reading ModestoView, and you have a ringside seat to the good things happening in our community. You ModestoView would not be possible without the generous support of Sierra Pacific are our eyes and ears. If there is something that we should be covering, please let us know Warehouse Group. We are a family owned warehousing and logistics company, servat info@modestoview.com New music, new books by local authors, delicious entrees or ing 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. appetizers, email us, tweet us or Facebook us and we will spread the word.

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If you see me around please say hello and give me a hug. I’m going through a bit of a tough time lately.

I suppose that is a solid way to open this article. The opening is always the hardest part for me. It’s where I try to ease readers into the rest of the article. I usually am vague when I write the opening but this time you are probably wondering what the heck is wrong with me.

Those that have read my column over the years in one form or another know all about my battle with Cancer and my liver transplant. You know that I have through some pretty hard times. You know that I have wanted to quit fighting a number of times but that I kept charging ahead like an angry rhino for my daughters.

Without going into too much detail I can say here that my fight has been reignited.

The fire has been rekindled. My body is not a happy camper.

It seems that even with the transplant, I cannot seem to fight off inflammatory disease. At the the moment three different diseases are playing havoc within me. They seem to be playing King of the Mountain.

They are fighting for total supremacy.

You may wonder why I can be so free and giving with this information. You may wonder why I seem comfortable and at peace when I should be a wreck.

Here’s the deal and a bit of friendly advice - Fight adversity by focusing on the good.

When I was first diagnosed about 10 years ago I was given six short months to live but I dismissed that timeframe by thinking about my daughters. This year I have watched Grace (13) walk the stage during her junior high graduation and I was able to send Lauren (18) to San Francisco to celebrate her milestone birthday. That’s good stuff. That’s all positive.

The other thing that I focus on is my love for this city we call home. I wasn’t born and raised here but I’ll always consider Modesto my one true hometown. Travel a bit and take the time to live in different places. I have lived in and visited some of the most natural and beautiful places in the world. I

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enjoyed each place for the natural features, the cultural and the history but in every case, I was unimpressed by the people.

Modesto folks are good people. They wrap their arms around others and support their community like no other place I have ever been. I receive kind words, hugs and handshakes almost daily here and those are the simple cost-free things that keep me moving forward.

Spend some time with your friends and neighbors this month. Fire up the grill, swim, float down a river and take in a few local productions. July brings a Fourth of July parade downtown and a variety of shows at the Gallo Center for the Arts and

the State Theatre. Get some rest this month and relax a bit because August is going to be very busy. Professional Kart races will start the month and X-Fest will end it. You can find event details at ModestoView.com where we are really trying to grow our efforts by sharing more events scheduled in and out of the area.

Feel me to email me at r.porras@me.com with ideas and suggestions. I’m also at facebook.com/rporraswriter and at twitter. com/writerlifeco.

Do something fun in July. Let others in on the action. Take the time to meet people outside of your common circle. Enjoy all that is Modesto, USA.

GoModesto!

Sunday July 13

Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité

It’s Bastille Day and French film Redux! And why not? Last year’s Bastille Day food and film festival was such a success, that it is back this year. This is the perfect way to celebrate with our friends in Europe with croissants and Champagne to celebrate an uprising in France 223 years ago that would forever change France and Europe. So if you can’t be amongst the millions on the Champs Eyses, you need to be at the State. Films include Midnight in Paris and Girl on a Bicycle with Crepes and accordion music.

Don’t miss this. $13 for both films and fun. 12:30 pm State Theatre.

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ART Art July 2014

by Jim Christiansen

Roger Hanner sent me a note on my facebook page, to let me know we had an Emmy Award winning, Navy Veteran visual artist living in Modesto. That artist is Bob Davidson, who has shown work at the Smithsonian and Cooperstown in relation to his sports figure portraits, and who in a 45 year career as an artist did such iconic images as paintings of the Campbell Soup kids, and the A and W Bears. Bob was the focus of the story for an Emmy awarded to journalist Brandi Hitt, then of KOVR Channel 13 in 2007 for his “Portraits of Fallen Heroes of the the Iraqi War” done of local veterans killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The aired episode was titled “A Soldiers Portrait” and featured Bob painting the portraits on air.

Bob recently put up a facebook page, and has a youtube sampler of his 8 CD and bonus DVD audible edition of his book, “A Life Through a Canvas. “ Bob Davidson Productions on Facebook.

July seems to be the month for art related fundraisers. Mistlin Gallery will host “Light up the Night” in an effort to bankroll new lighting for the Central California Art Association run gallery. July 26, 6 to 10 pm, with live music by Tim Allen, silent auction at the Gallery. All proceeds got to the CCAA. Tickets are $25. Murals in Motown has their Off the Wall Pop Up Art & Fashion July 11th, for their next mural.

Takes place at Bella Vagos, 521 McHenry Avenue. Classic Community Murals will be adding their 7th mural very soon in an exciting location. See the other 6 locations at facebook.com/classiccommunitymurals

Artist Sara Rea at Artwalk Art in the Alley Group McHenry Museum will host a free public discussion sponsored by the James Irvine Foundation, July 10. MoBand conductor and director George Gardner, singer-guitarist Patty Castillo Davis, and Modesto street performer Dellanora Green visit the McHenry Museum to discuss “How Should We Balance Access and Excellence in the Arts?” One way, add a visual artist to the mix.

Chartreuse Muse will be ending the run of “Cats and Dogs” with their annual Emergent Artists show. Mistlin Gallery will replace its American Graffiti, Faces of Clay and CCAA members show mid-month with a Sixties Theme show. Into guitars and rock memorabilia. Catch the Rock the Carnegie show in Turlock.

Some art events you can attend free this month, every Wednesday 5 to 8:30 Oakdale Farmers Market Artists Corner. Merced

Art Hop comes up July 19. Second Saturday Art Night in Sonora, and Sacramento.

And Downtown Modesto Third Thursday Art Walk July 17. For those of you buying art, remember most visual artist have some expense beyond creating the painting, like frames and mats, but also variables like

booth fees, show entry fees, investment in pop ups and tables, easels, to get that bargain you can’t live without. Visual artists often have investment, even in shows free to them, in time spent to get a sale. My favorite Art Walk spot last month, the Artists in the alley on J Street.

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by a lushed out Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson

The 4th of July is the ultimate drunk girl of preferably indoors, and, most importantly, all the calendar holidays. Respectable, reasonable holidays have the decency to come at the mid or end of the month -- they give you something to look forward to, and give you time to plan and prepare. The 4th is a no-go for planning pleasantries; it’s like, “I’m coming in immediately, so you better buy expensive fireworks that leave you feeling unfulfilled and smelling like sulfur, and you better go to your boring neighbor’s bbq in the heat and sun with a whole lot of people you don’t care for and have to talk to while you sweat your face off, and you better tell everyone you love me or else you’re unpatriotic.” If those aren’t some drunk girl demands there, I don’t know what is. I do want to confirm, however, that I am not unpatriotic; I support all things American, I just don’t like being teased. After the 4th, nothing is really happening until freaking October, which leaves an ocean-sized blank space of not a whole lot to do. Boo. My July-October promise to you, ModestoView, is to keep my outings with Phil fresh,

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classy as hell.

You know that euphoric feeling you get when you go into a restaurant you’ve never been to? You eat amazing food, drink amazing drinks, look around and wonder, “Why the hell haven’t I been here before?

And where is the damn Lyft that is going to cart my lushed-out sensory-overloaded body home?”

See, I’ve worked downtown for quite a while now. I feel fairly confident I know about the places that should be on the map; what I like about downtown Modesto(Tresetti’s), and what I don’t so much care for (waiting in line to get into anywhere) -- and yet Modesto, being the elusive town she can sometimes be, never ceases to roll out surprises. Right when I think I’ve been everywhere and downtown stagnancy starts to set in, Phil always finds something fantastic that’s been right under my nose. Phil says there’s only one place in Modesto he’ll go to for Italian -- seriously, how have I never been to Vito’s Ristorante?

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Vito’s refers to itself as “A taste of Italy in downtown Modesto.” The dark interior, frescoed walls, exposed full kitchen, breezeway patio dining, lush foods, smooth cocktails, and elegant bar send out a more East Coast sumptuous vibe to me -- which makes total sense as owner and manager Ray Ashak is a windy city native.

I’m fairly certain Ray and Ben Mello, bar manager, were trying to seduce Phil and I with amazing food and drink porn: Ray brought out seared tuna, caprese salad, and crab cakes so decadent you had to cut them like cake, while Ben poured out pomegranate martinis, manhattans (both restaurant favorites), and mojitos. Mojitos (along with anything blended) usually top the list of most-hated to make cocktails, so any bartender who will willingly make a mojito without so much as an eye roll deserves a firm handshake and a big tip in my opinion. “Don’t you hate making mojitos?” I asked Bartender Ben. “I don’t hate making anything,” he responded. “I love making cocktails. It can get boring pouring wine and beer all night. I enjoy building drinks.”

Vito’s bar is full of everyone’s favorites; they have the right balance of everyone’s choice

poison without the frills.

A cut and clean wine list spells out perfectly pairable bottles for dinner and house sangria -- absolutely everything is also offered by the glass, which is a bit of a rare sight.

Reading the menu and looking around the bar, one can’t help but notice all the big local names are heavy in play: Sciabica, Stanislaus Foods, Cold House, Dust Bowl, Gallo, to name a few. “We always try to do fresh here at Vito’s. Fresh opens up your taste buds,” states Ray. And before I forget, since the last MoBand is hot on our heels, do be sure to inquire about Vito’s Moband special -- any two sandwiches, or a pizza off the lunch menu, PLUS a bottle of house wine for $35. Basically a super impressive date spread for you uncreative sorts.

So I am formally inviting you, ModestoView fancy people, to keep skanky July classy with Phil and me at Vito’s Ristorante bar.

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PERFORMING A Time to Perform in July

by Kaye Osborn

So, dear readers, were you able to attend a local drama, dance or musical production?

Our area has lots to offer if you are driving 10 minutes or an hour to attend a venue. I was saddened to learn about the extensive water damage at the Gallo Center but immediately touched by the community support. Tickets are being sold for the next season and looks very eclectic. There is something for everyone.

YES Company is in rehearsal for it’s upcoming show Peter Pan. This timeless show is for all ages. In fact, it is one of my all time favorites. Many years ago, I directed this musical at Lakewood School. It was truly magical and memorable. Make sure you secure your tickets for this delightful production. I will be interpreting the 3:00 matinee on July 19 with my amazing team, Connie Ambrosia-Wann and Mark Medina. If you have any Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing friends or neighbors, please spread the word!

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Dana~licious Goes Direct!

by Dana Johnson

Direct Appliance (DA) since 1995! Where New to me, a speed oven! Yes, as a Mom have I been?

I was like a kid in a candy store as I marveled at all the culinary discoveries in the cutting edge major appliance store! No chef training required to shop for the latest and the greatest upgrades that would surely bring new life to most any kitchen.

Ron and Colleen Winter are the owners of both DA stores here in Modesto. The gorgeous newly remodeled showroom is on McHenry; while the outlet and service center is on K St. I love the fact that DA has close ties to the community and regularly supports Modesto. DA generously allows Modesto Junior College (MJC) to hold hands on adult culinary classes in their functional showroom kitchens on a weekly basis. Yes, I do occasionally teach a class for MJC at this amazing location as well. Also, every year for the Color the Skies charity event in Ripon, DA donates the use of a range for a free demonstration culinary booth. Jessica Coleman the director and founder of this awesome charity benefitting Children’s Hospital of Madera have enlisted me to be a part of the culinary stage along with several chefs and students from the Institute of Technology (IOT) program here in Modesto. I love how we all can come together and make such a positive difference!

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Induction cooktops have been around since the 1950’s according to Ron. I love this type of cook top, it’s flat, no actual specific burners, no grates to scrub, extra room for more magnetic pots that are required, best to go see this wonder for yourself! DA has steam ovens that open up an entirely new way of preparing healthier and I imagine moister meals. Yes, they have indoor grills by the top manufacturers like Wolf, Viking, and Thermador with infrared heat.

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of 3 kiddos, numerous jobs, and love my social life, speed cooking may just become my new way of life! It’s a combination of a microwave and a conventional oven. Microwave starts the cooking process and the conventional oven does the browning.

Why am I thinking roast with all the goodies and licking my lips?!

As my shopping continued I met a sweet elderly lady browsing the showroom. She was excited to tell me that her children had remodeled their kitchens through DA and how impressed she was that she was inspired to update her kitchen. DA has its own contractor license that’s a huge incentive when considering such a large home project. Suddenly my mind is racing with thoughts of a custom cooking island, new counters with a custom backsplash, glass or tile, so many possibilities, including granite that comes factory sealed and a lifetime.

Did you know you could have a built in coffee machine? Check this out; pour in the coffee beans, it grinds it, measures it, and makes a fresh cup of Joe at a time, or latte/ cappuccino, what a way to start the day!

Perhaps you have imagined a free standing or built in 4 bottle wine dispensers? Ron says it so well, “To present the wine in its most favorable environment.” I was thinking a crystal stemmed glass to my lips was my most favorable environment! Cheers darlings!

Modesto View‘s Signature Question; Beatles or Stones? Ron, “Oh Beatles, I’m a musician, don’t get me wrong I like the Stones, too.” Yes Ron plays in a local band called Remedy out of Oakdale see them at the Sierra View Music Festival August 23rd in Oakdale. Colleen, “Beatles because they made music.” Since I was completely thrilled with my shopping experience I let that slide!

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Dana’s Hog Log!

You know how to use a rub and how to marinate, so here’s my recipe.

1 lb. ground pork 1 lb. pork sausage 3/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon 2 eggs beaten 1/4 cup fresh minced cilantro 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 1/2 cup white tequila 1/2 cup prepared salsa FB: Dana’s Family Kitchen 2 tbsp. olive oil FOX40: See Chef Dana 2 tbsp. fresh minced garlic every 1st Friday 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional) of the month 1/4 cup diced red onions (optional) 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese (for topping)

Preheat grill to medium-high.

Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl, Save cheese for topping.

On a cutting board, form the pork mixture into a log shape then place in the preheated grill.

Reduce grill temperature to medium-low and close grill cover.

Slow grill for 45 minutes only turning once half way through grill time.

Serve in a trough or on a large platter by surrounding Dana’s Hog Log with Spanish rice and cover with shredded pepper jack cheese!

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Dedicated to Ray Bradbury, Mr. Electrico

by Ken White

“Deep in winter they had looked for bits and pieces of summer and found it in furnace cellars or in bonfires on the edge of frozen skating ponds at night. Now, in summer, they went searching for some little bit, some piece of the forgotten winter.”

– Ray Bradbury, Dandelion Wine I’m a lizard. I love the heat. I could never live where it snows or rains all the time. My safe harbor is way out in Summer Country.

The Summer Solstice is my favorite day; the longest day of the year. The day the darkening begins and we slide toward winter.

The gardenia is my favorite flower. It smells of summer and new beginnings. It’s like a botanical time machine. I smell it and I’m there. Once more. Déjà vu all over again.

Summer means baseball and chlorinated swimming pools; cool mornings, warm breezes, and late nights. It means camping and golfing, fresh-cut lawns and BBQs. The Boardwalk, county fairs, home-made ice cream, and cruising.

It’s the time of year when I want to smash the clock and burn the calendar.

It reminds me of my favorite novel, Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury, and the magical summer of 12-year-old Douglas Spaulding, who realizes he’s truly alive and learns many things about life. It’s a book I read every summer to remind me. It is summer bottled and stoppered so you can taste any day by simply sipping a little Dandelion Wine.

When summer is here, all is right with the world.

Summer is the musty scent of old Boy Scout tents and sleeping bags in my friend’s backyard, moving mattresses into the living room because there’s no air circulating in the air condition-less bedrooms, and watching Johnny Carson until Dad comes home from his second job at the gas station.

Summer is itchy legs and backs from wrestling in the grass, black-bottomed feet and bee stings from never wearing shoes, and beet-red backs from too much sun.

Summer is fishing at Pine Crest Lake, freak rain storms, and MoBand concerts in the park.

Summer is pesky mosquitos, Slip ‘n Slide, fresh tomatoes, and cooling off in the canal.

Summer is the 4th of July parade, fireworks, and burning your bare feet on a smoldering sparkler.

Summer is Playland and Zero candy bars, girls in bikinis, and riding with the rag top down.

It is the perpetual summer of California where everyone is Peter Pan and no one ages.

And every ending is a happy one.

I wish summer could last forever.

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Visit us on Wednesday, July 16th for an array of goodies: • “Taste thru the Years” – complimentary tasting of dishes we’ve served over the years (4 to 8 p.m.) • Happy Hour Menu specials available all day throughout the restaurant • Wines by the bottle at 15% discount • 15% of proceeds from the evening to benefit a local non-profit organization -

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GoModesto Beatles 4 Art 4 Ever July 17 - Mistlin Gallery

The Beatles themed Light up the Night, fundraiser for Mistlin’s needed revamp of their trac lighting system, should be pushed, with the sixties theme show itself, that starts July 17. The fundraiser is $25, July 26, features Tim Allen playing all of your favorite Beatle hits. 5-9 pm

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ARCHITECTURE

Owner Vandalism and Building Restoration

by Bob Barzan

50th Anniversary Celebration of A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (1964) SUN. JULY 8 at 3 pm Live Music, Dancing, Film, Photo Booth

Sing Along With MAMMA MIA! (PG - 2008) SAT. JULY 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Bastille Day and Petit French Film Fest MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (PG) & GIRL ON A BICYCLE (R) SUN. JULY 13 at 12:30 p.m.

Crepes, Croissants & Champagne

I’d like to think that the days of covering the façade of a Victorian house with asbestos shingles or the brick walls of an early 20th century building with stucco are long gone, but this type of owner paid for vandalism continues today. Owners, especially with properties in economically challenged areas, are misguided into thinking that “modernizing” the exterior of their buildings will lead to new tenants and economic stability. We’ve known for decades that this is almost never successful.

A recent sad example in Modesto is the painting of the concrete walls of the Wells Fargo branch on McHenry Avenue. The original World Savings Building was designed by the noted trio of Peters, Clayberg, and Caulfied in 1972 and was a remarkable example of brutalist modernism.

The once textured and shaded concrete walls are now duller and flatter than any wide expanse of stucco. You don’t have to be a fan of brutalism to realize the aesthetics and the architectural integrity of the building are significantly diminished for the effort Perhaps the most offensive examples of owner vandalism are on the block of 10th Street between I and J. Historic photos of the street show handsome early 20th century, art deco, and California colonial buildings. Today the block, mostly covered in stucco, is one of the most unsightly in the city. The good news is under the stucco of many of those buildings are the original facades waiting to be uncovered.

We have long known that the best way to

TRATTORIA (NR) Film+Food+Live Music = Benefit for The State FRI. JULY 18 at 6 p.m.

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Photo: A band of the original brick is still visible on the 1910 H.L. Wood Building on 10th Street. The building once housed J.C. Penny Company and Longs Drug Store. keep the value and attractiveness of a property is to maintain its architectural integrity. It isn’t as if the building must be frozen in time; rather, any changes should be in keeping with the style and scale of the original building especially the exterior.

In cities all across the country, programs are now in place to return historic altered buildings to their original beauty.

If you have any doubt that restoration of historic buildings can be done successfully in Modesto, just look at what the Finch Fund has done with the former post office building. They have created a 21st century office building and maintained its architectural integrity and beauty. Wouldn’t it be fantastic to see something similar happen to other historic buildings in Modesto?

Buildings like the old Elk’s Building and the former World Savings Building on I Street, as well as the Beaty Building on J Street are ripe for sensitive restoration and reuse. By educating ourselves about these buildings and working with restoration and preser-

vation experts, we can help preserve our past while building a better Modesto for the future.

Bob Barzan bbarzan@yahoo.com

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Beatles – State July 6

Yeah Yeah Yeah It has been 50 years to the day of the premier of Hard Day’s Night. This is the original rock and roll movie. The cinema verite that followed the moptops from Liverpool as they ascended to superstardom was ground breaking.

The music was infectious and Beatlemania encircled the globe. From the legendary 1st Chord through all 120 minutes of madcap mayhem, the movie changed everything and music would never be the same. The film stands tall today and is perfect for all ages. To mark this auspicious occasion, The State is throwing a party with live music, courtesy of Elementary Penguin and sponsors Chris Murphy and Gary Nelson from the Third Party Band, so don your best black-and-white Mod attire (gogo boots, bellbottoms, mini dresses, and other Carnaby Street fashions from the day), have a Beatle-tini, and experience the new 4K digital restoration and newly remixed 5.1 surround soundtrack.

Doors and dancing at 3 p.m.; film at 4 p.m. Admission: $12

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ROCKABILLY

July, our half way point of summer fun, let the fireworks begin!!

Whether you are sitting lakeside in a vintage bikini or taking your fancy convertible out for a nice summer drive, carnivals, festivals and fairs are a place we venture to watch the children win the games that the carnies try so hard for us to play. Animal shows and horse racing. Those killer lemonade stands with a spool full of Cotton Candy. My favorite part is that the fair brings us local and national music to enjoy!

Looking throughout the years of Stanislaus front man Eli Allsup, for his uncle Michael County Fair, finding the musical aspects Allsup of “Three Dog Night” will be playwere challenging, starting out with Turlock’s first Melon Carnival in 1911, first held in the downtown area of Main Street where farmers donated watermelons to serve under the big tent for watermelon rolling contests. Shortly after a group of musicians, gathered to become the Melon Band. The Carnival stopped in 1941 which was then called the “Stanislaus District Fair” then cancelled due to World War II. In 1942-44 a carnival was held in the downtown area to add some war time relief. The first “Stanislaus County Fair “, started in 1956. Still haven’t found any type of musical acts that were ever mentioned that played these carnivals or fairs in a many year span, sadly.

Then I came to 1984 where the crowds were filled with excitement with acts like “Paul Revere & the Raiders”, “Johnny & June Cash” and the “Marshall Tucker Band”.

Wishing I was there in 1984! Price for the fair then was $2.00 for adults and .50 cents for children. Definitely would have been well worth the price of admission! The Fair presented more musical acts, and added another free stage for our local artists. This brings us to a younger generation of musical youth and some oldtimers to add to the mix. Eli Goodtimes and the Oldtimers will be playing the local stage on July 19th from 8pm-9:30. This will be the final show of Eli Goodtimes and the Oldtimes, Eli Allsup vocals and rhythm guitar, Christian E Boyatt lead guitar and vocals, Stepehen Meeker harmonica; Nathan Ignacio drums and Jacob Canada bass. I suggest if you have not seen these gentlemen, go check them out at the fair. This is especially exciting for the

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by Jennifer Allsup ing the night before on the main stage. Always support your local music and musicians. Every local band needs your support and performing opportunities.

Hope to see you at the show and wishing you all a safe and fantastic 4th of July! Be safe in your family adventures and enjoy MUSIC!!!

Great pizza and a

full bar featuring St. Stan’s microbrew.

Hero’s is all ages, so join the fun!

Modesto’s Live Music House!

This month at the Brewhouse at Hero’s St Stan’s Red Sky Ale and Graffiti Wheat on Tap

July 5th - Gipsy Moon, Dandelion Massacre 8pm Folk Rock $3 July 6th - Mugen Hoso(Japan), TBA 7pm Rock FREE July 7th - On My Honor, The Sheds, Smalls, Captives 7pm Pop Punk $8 July 12th - Machuko, The Collapse, TBA 8pm Alt Rock $3 July 15th - Urizen, Dr Awkward, TBA 7pm Geekcor $5 July 18th - Brew Ha Ha Cory Robinson, Danny Cruzz, Nick Larson, Charles Scott, hosted by Jimmie Menezes 8pm $5 July 24th - Voodoo Glowskulls, Monkey, Before Twenty 7pm SKA $10 July 25th - My Friends & I II 7pm $8 July 26th - Left Alone, The Interrupters, Peaceable Jones, Terrible Timing 8pm SKA/Punk $10 July 31st - The Electric West, The Earlylight, Missed the Crow 7pm Alternative $5 August 2nd - The Whippoorwills, Callbox, Dick & Jane 7pm Alt/Indie $3 August 23rd -Dirty Artichokes(Italy), Van Diemen’s Band, 8pm Irish Rock $5 August 27th - The Members(UK)/TBA 7pm Punk $8

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Tony Ramirez, Mike Beeler & Hans Beeler

I love racing. Bicycle, foot, car, swim, anything. I love our car racing history, and I used to race bicyles and present bicycle racing in downtown Modesto back in the 80s and Modesto is a great place to race.

We have some amazing local racers in many sports and there are miles and miles of great stories. Two of these really connected with me and our classic heritage.

One I discovered by accident during my American Graffiti research and the other lives next door.

My little cul-de-sac is racing central. My neighbor Mike Beeler (of Beeler Industries) races stock cars, sprint cars and GoKarts. We have RF mini car races in the street and there is usually a super high-tech GoKart in the garage with some sort of new speed aid being installed. Mike’s father Bill Beeler, piloted the fastest GoKart in the world in 1963 (now on display at Talladega Museum) and his son Hans is growing up feeling the need for speed.

Tony Ramirez had a cool Modesto childhood. As the son of our most famous carhop, Geri Ramirez at Burge’s Drive-In. Tony had a ring-side seat to the most interesting part of Americana and saw all aspects of our car culture. Tony had racing in his blood and felt the need for speed and became a champion racer.

Bill Beeler and Tony Ramirez was there the beginning, racing super hotrod GoKarts, so fast that one was outlawed. It all started in 1955 with Duffy Livignstone who invented the racing cart in Azuza and the first racing track was built in1957. This is when our local Beeler and Ramirez families were racing. Tony won the State Championship in 1960 and both Bill and Tony competed at the National Championships in Azuza in 1960.

Today, Tony lives in Jamestown and is enjoying his life with his family and Mike Beeler’s son Hans has the racing gene and is already a champion driver at the age of

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by Chris Murphy

Tony Ramirez (L) and friends before race time 16 and Bill Beeler is watching at the racetrack. There are many more people our area that have racing GoKart stories, please let me know about your stories and share your pics and we will continue to tell this story and feature more people in ModestoView and our other history projects. Send your info to me at chrism@modestoview. com

Tony Ramirez ModestoView: When did you first start racing and what was your GoKart like?

Tony Ramirez: I started in about 1958. It was exciting and had large turn outs by participants and spectators.

MV: Who did you race against and what was your most exciting victory?

TR: I raced with and competed against all the greats of my day. My most exciting race was the year I won the State Title but it was a race leading up to that in San Jose. The first heat race I broke a chain and came in last.

Mind you there was about 75 karts in that class. In the second heat I started last and

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by time I got to the end of the straightaway, I passed about 40 karts. By the end of that heat I was in second place. The 3rd heat I won. I was sitting in the Pit Area and a fella came up and handed my father a check for a large some of money for my engines, but dad turned him down. It was the year of the Nationals and I had qualified by winning the State Championship.

MV: What did kart racing mean to you as a kid and later as an adult?

TR: This is easy, I had a fun and have great memories of my parents .

MV: Does it amaze you to see the new technology in the new SuperKarts?

TR: Not really. Speed is Speed. I feel we went just as fast. I know that I went 75 to 100 MPH and maybe more depending which course and what type of race. They do have better technology and parts but I like the old days .

MV: What advice would you give a young racer thinking about the sport?

TR: Make sure your parents can afford it, my dad bought 2 new karts with engines for $250.00

MV: What was your favorite racing moment?

TR: When I was first approached by my first manufacturer to represent their company. If you noticed one of the pictures I sent you was of me and my father. I was wearing a Fox Racing Team vest. The same Fox Logos that you see today on hats and clothing. Same company.

Racing is in the Beeler family blood.

Bill Beeler raced against Tony Ramirez back in the early 60s and today, Mike Beeler is a regular feature on the local racing scene, dicing it with his fellow “type of racing” at the Stockton 99, and raced just about every kind of vehicle. Beeler Industries produces high tech nut and food processing equipment as will as donating the beautiful Car Hop MAMA Awards each year. Technology and racing blood go hand in hand at the Beeler house.

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– S N IO P M A H C T R A C GO Bill Beeler, getting ready to race

Mike Beeler ModestoView: Was racing part of your life as you were growing up?

Mike Beeler: Yes we were always competing on something, slot cars, roller skates, bicycles, skate boards. Then my brother crashed our minibike into a tree and knocked himself out cold. That was the end of that. The only way to race something after that was to buy it myself. First a minibike, then dirt bikes, three wheelers, and four wheelers. We raced on makeshift tracks down on the river and canal banks. There were places you just needed to know where they were. Then we started with four of us from Escalon, Dan Tillema,

Mike Beeler , ready to race in Atwater, 1985

Marty Adrian, Kurt Poulis and we bought sprint karts in spring of 1980. We played on the local tracks for a summer. That got the itch going and I’ve run successfully on speedway dirt Karts, sprint karts, modified midgets, mini sprints, shifter karts, modifieds, and now late model stock cars.

MV: What was your earliest racing memory?

MB: My early memories include Cris Econamacki on wide world of sports and he was calling the Daytona 500 and Talladega superspeedway races. Pop had 52 or 52 kart trophies in a case over the B&W TV. That always sparked my interest. He was done with karting when I was two so I don’t re-

Tony Ramirez with his father in an early FOX racing jersey

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member watching much. My brother raced two seasons at the 99 speedway in 75 I think, I was almost 15 then and one Saturday night he asked if I wanted to hot lap it, I jumped in and went for it, that’s something you don’t forget! I didn’t crash it so he could race that night.

MV: What lessons on racing and business did you get from your dad?

MB: Dad always said there is no money in racing. He was right. I raced him once at Camelot park, he’s a different guy with a helmet on. Two good lessons.

MV: How important is racing to your family and community lifestyle?

MB: Racing has provided my family many good times spent together. Karting especially had us all there traveling on weekends going to races. Time together is your greatest gift.

MV: Do you think kart racing is getting more popular today than before?

MB: The karting scene has been growing on the larger venue’s like the GP coming to Modesto, karting was all the rage in the early sixties, not sure that level can be matched today or in the future. I wish it would, I am all for it.

MV: What does it cost to build and operate a race caliber cart?

MB: When we raced shifter karts in 2000-

Tony Ramirez speeding through the corners

2003 we could get a good chassis and motor for about $7500.00 and race a weekend with fuel and tires some food and a bed for $450 to $500 bucks. We ran a low buck operation out of the back of a pick up and spent about $12 grand for the season. I am sure we will be looking at teams with a tire budget larger than that when the Modesto GP comes to town.

MV: How far do you want to take your involvement in racing?

MB: I am about at the pinnacle of my career with the late models. I will try to get on larger scale tracks for the enjoyment and to say I did it. I hope to be able to support Hans with some lower levels like I did and hope we get to race a season or two together somewhere. I guess that depends on his grades and attitude.

MV: Any thanks you want to give out to people on your team?

MB: I like to thank Mike Kuykendal for building me fast kart motors and great expansion chambers and for providing great advise and motivation. To skip along to current I have to thank Mike David, “David’s Racing products” for giving us a great car and team to win the All American 100 at Roseville in June and have us in the points lead in the Pacific Challenge Series.

Thanks Mike David!

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Hans Beeler ready to race in 2010

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Mike Racing in Atwater 1985 Hans Beeler dad had achieved and make him proud.

Following in Mike’s footsteps is 16 year- old Hans. Having watched Hans grow up, MV: What’s the best part about racing? he is cool and quiet and that shows up in HB: Winning. his approach to racing: consistent, clean and very focused. Hans is just hitting his racing stride, but the racing blood is there and he is proving to be a champion.

ModestoView: When did you know that you wanted to start racing?

Hans: I knew I wanted to start racing when I sat down in a go kart, right after that I knew The Gokart Race tracks of the 60s

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When I was growing up in the 60’s, I always wanted a GoKart. My friends had them, some w elaborate. All of these memories have all come to life as Modesto plays host to one of the pre SuperKarts will be lapping in downtown Modesto at speed over 100 MPH! We live in a community that has loads of racing. Our classic car heritage goes back to Gene custom and stock cars. Our city rallied around Amgen Tour of California, Modesto Criter SuperKarts coming to the Modesto Grand Prix on Aug 1.

Downtown Modesto has become an arena. Music festivals, sporting events, parades and n the world. This will truly be an international race. Our course will be fast and this is a key q world class racers.

Downtown will be transformed in to a giant race track, compete with overhead walkways, su to our downtown business area. You will be able to enjoy food and drink in your favorite work on their cars and the sound of kart racing and the thrill of victory will be in the air. Th Lifestyle and Food Festival.

11th and I streets will be transformed into a giant festival, with racing booths, vendors, loca 12th will be a Food Row and will have tasty treats of all kinds. Beer and Wine will be serve lucky to have great volunteers in our community.

Volunteers

We need you. Modesto is a place that is great for events like this because of you, our volunteers. We need people to serve as corner marshals, traffic control, vendor support and so much more. It is easy to volunteer and you will get a cool exclusive Modesto Grand Prix Volunteer shirt too. This race will be a success thanks to our people.

You can sign up online here

The Worlds Fastest GoKart 1963 130 MPH Bill Beeler- Driver, Ray Hook owner MV: Do you find racing to be more mental or more physical?

HB: Definitely mental, being super consistent is a lot harder than the effects on your body.

MV: What lessons does racing teach you for your everyday life?

HB: Whatever you do, just be consistent.

MV: Do you want to go further in racing and follow in your dads’ footsteps or even beyond?

HB: I would like to go beyond what my

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http://modestogp.com/volunteers/ 4 generations of Beelers: Mike, Hans, Joseph & Bill

You can also sign up as a group so you can all work together for your shift.

Bring your Friends!

This is only $10 per day. That’s it. Ten bucks for a full day of world class SuperKart racing. It will be a blast, so many places to watch, great food, great drink and of course great friends.

You can buy tickets at the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Improvement District, Modesto Convention and Visitors Bureau, 10th St Place (City Hall) and more.

Our recommendation is at the Gallo Center at 11th and I St or online at www.galloarts.org Each day tickets are required.

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Hans Beeler wins the 2014 season.

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ARE COMING!

RAND PRIX

by Chris Murphy

were cobbled out of lawnmower motors and some were far more emier karting evens in the world where the most high tech speed

e Winfield’s Century Toppers in the 1940s, jalopies, drag racing, rium, Modesto Marathon and now we are all whipped up over

now a SuperKart Grand Prix that will bring racers from all over qualifier and you will see world class racing and be up close with

urround sound, JumboTrons, pit areas, food alleys all nestled in restaurant, venture in to the pits and see the action as the team This will be an amazing weekend Modesto!

al organizations and so much more. J street between 11th and ed by the Modesto Kiwanis, Rotary and Lions clubs. We are so

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Here is your clip and save cheat sheet MODESTO GRAND PRIX Friday night – Practice 2- 10:30 pm Saturday – 10am –11 pm Sunday- 10 am – 11 pm Entrances: 9th and I 11th and K 13th and I Please buy your tix in advance for easy entrance www.galloarts.org Friday – Practice Day - August 1st 2-5 pm 5-10 pm Gates & Registration Open at track: 12 noon – 10 pm Practice – 4 Rounds of 10-min sessions (8 classes) Round 1- Start 2:00 pm End 4:00 pm Round 2 -Start 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 5:30pm to 6:30pm Round 3- Start 6:30 pm End 8:30 pm Round 4- Start 8:30 pm End 10:30 pm Saturday – Round #1 – August 2nd Gates & Registration Open: 10am – 10pm Warm Ups Start 11:00 am End 1:00 pm Qualifying – 10-min sessions Start 1:00 pm End 3:00 pm Heat 1 – 8 laps 3:00 pm End 5:00 pm Heat-2 – 8 laps 5:00 pm End 7:00 pm Main Events – 20 laps (Cadets 16- laps) Start 7:00 pm End 10:20 pm Podiums 10:40 pm Sunday – Round #2 – August 3rd Same as Saturday schedule Gates & Registration Open: 10am – 10pm Warm Ups Start 11:00 am End 1:00 pm Qualifying – 10-min sessions Start 1:00 pm End 3:00 pm Heat 1 – 8 laps 3:00 pm End 5:00 pm Heat-2 – 8 laps 5:00 pm End 7:00 pm Main Events – 20 laps (Cadets 16- laps) Start 7:00 pm End 10:20 pm Podiums 10:40 pm Pit Move-Out - Monday morning

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POETRY THE PULL

by Sam Pierstorff

MJC English Professor & Ninja Poet I spent the summer I was seven in our neighbor’s swimming pool, mostly underwater so anyone who looked down on me was blurred— their clothing, fuzzy rainbows, faces stretched like Silly Putty.

Nearly 30 years have past, and I am back in the pool, this time learning lessons my divorced parents never taught me,

like how to stay on top of the water when your ankles become anvils that want to drag you down, or how your body must rotate like a pig on a spit,

but still, as your body burns, you must reach as far as you can with every stroke.

Watch now as my hand enters the water the same way it slides into the sleeve of a collared shirt, then the pull.

The most important move happens underwater where no one can see.

Your wrist bends toward the bottom of the pool. Your arm is an oar pushing the water back before your hand snaps past the surface and circles back in.

And now, as I climb onto the starting block and think about my next race,

I remember the pull— how hard we must always push back if we want to move forward.

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Commercial Composting Is Easy The City of Modesto wants your food scraps! For the past seven years we have been collecting food waste from local restaurant owners and hospitals that are participating in our Commercial Composting Program and turning it into an organic compost product that is sold to farmers, local landscapers and the general public.

To date we have collected 4,600 tons of food waste thanks to the participation of an estimated 20 local business that generate compostable materials. With your help, we can do better and divert even more food waste from our landfills. This program is a true partnership between the City of Modesto and its’ contracted haulers.

The program requires a two-bin system. One bin is designated for compostable materials only and the other bin is for all remaining garbage. The food waste is picked up several times a week and transported out to the City’s compost facility on Jennings Road. It is at that site where it undergoes a process of aeration and decomposition and eventually is sold as a soil amendment rich in nutrients. If you are a Modesto restaurant owner or a business that generates food waste and are interested in being a part of this worthwhile commercial food waste program and potentially saving money on your monthly garbage service, please give the Solid Waste Division a call at (209) 577-5495.

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A special thanks to our Modesto restaurants that have gone green and are making a difference every day! * Greens Market * Galletto Ristorante * Mimis Café * Fuddruckers * Yosemite Lanes * BJ’s * Wing-Stop * HomeTown Buffet * Red Lobster * Carino’s Italian Grill

* DoubleTree by Hilton * Costco Wholesale * Applebee’s * Memorial Medical Center * Harvest Moon * Concetta * Outback Steakhouse * Little Caesar’s Pizza * Rose Garden Florist * Camp 4

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MAMA Is it July already?

by Middagh Goodwin It’s been a year since I moved back to

Modesto and wow what a ride it has been. I have reconnected with a lot of old friends and made many new ones. I have booked over a 100 shows with national, international and tons of locals. We brought legends such as Ian McLagan, Agent Orange, Roddy Radiation/Lynval Golding of the Specials, Annabella Lwin(of Bow Wow Wow), Reverend Horton Heat. Created two series Rockabilly Cruise Night and the Brew Ha Ha(with Jimmie Menezes) both of which have become successful. Won a MAMA(Best Promoter) and helped The Brewhouse win Best Venue. Earlier this year I started writing this column for the Modesto View and hope that you all have enjoyed reading it. My expectations have been exceeded and the future looks bright.

None of these things would have happened without the support of Bill Coffey and the staff at the Brewhouse, without the dedication of all the local bands who have played for us over the past year and most importantly all the music fans who come out and support live music time and time again. I also want to thank Chris Murphy and the View Crew who put so much effort on an almost daily basis to keep us all informed and entertained they make my job a little easier. Year One down now lets see what Year Two has in store for all of us.

I had a guy come out to Renegade Conspiracy / Comacova show recently and while a Table for Five was rocking out on stage in front of 75 people looked around and said there is nothing to do in Modesto. I picked up the Modesto View turned to the calendar section and said nope nothing at all. Perception is an interesting thing and you hear all the time that Modesto is boring there is nothing to do, etc. The exact opposite is the case there is so much to do in Modesto and you don’t have to look far to find it. I will be highlighting a few events that are not to be missed this month in and around Modesto.

I personally am very excited to see Joan Jett and the Blackhearts performing July 19th at the Stanislaus County Fair. I have seen Joan Jett several times over the years and have to say the Fair shows are some of my favorites; she performs a long set featuring all the hits including I Love Rock and Roll, Crimson and Clover, Cherry Bomb and I

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am sure some songs off the newest album “Unvarnished.

There is always something happening at the Brewhouse at Hero’s and it is hard to narrow down to a few must see shows like July 24th Voodoo Glow Skulls the SoCal Kings of SKAcore going strong since 1988. If you have seen them live I know you will be back for more. Joining them are Monkey(Asian Man Records) and Before Twenty(Modesto SKAPodge Legends-members of Trashboat/Thought Riot...) On July 25th there will be a benefit show for My Friends & I II featuring some of the areas best including House of Orange(2011 Best Americana), Josh Rosenblum Band(2012 Pop Rock), Prof Maxx Smith, Tractor Boy and more, a fun night of music which will help document some of the best the area music scene has to offer. July 26th a night of Punk, SKA and Rock with Left Alone(Hellcat Records featuring Elvis Cortez guitarist for the Transplants), The Interrupters(Epitaph Records and backing band for Tim Timebomb(Rancid), Peaceable Jones(2007 Best P3) and Terrible Timing(one of the best new Punk/SKA bands to come out of the 209.) The Brew Ha Ha, Modesto longest running comedy showcase is back on the third Friday of every month, July 18th come out for a night of laughter with Jimmie Menezes hosting, Cory Robinson headlining and featured comedians Danny Cruzz, Nick Larson, Charles Scott and more. My26 will be in the house once again filming all the fun and laughter for Comedy on 26! a brand new comedy TV show produced right here in Modesto.

Some other key events in the 209, Big Earl is booking bands up in Columbia at the Bixel Brewery July 4th House of Orange(2011 Americana) and the Rob Hill Band are playing a Free Fourth of July Celebration. At the Other Place where Hard Rock and Metal are stronger then ever July 11th EveFest featuring Nothing But Losers(2011 Best Metal), Zombie Death Stench(2012 Best Metal), Z-Strain and more. July 13th at Deva Dandelion Massacre(2011 Alt Rock) host a show with Days n’ Daze(TX), Broken Bow(CO) and Chop Off!. Hari Kari(2011 Best Blue Collar) are playing up at the Whiskey Barrel in Stockton. July 26th 209 Production has a Metal show at the Other Place featuring Better

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Left Unsaid(2004 Best Hard Rock), Warpath Assassins, Mneumonik, and more.

Remember every Sunday morning at Cafe Deva the Poorhouse Millionaires(2012 Blues)play music to get you going, so enjoy a bite to eat and a cup of coffee while listening to some great homegrown tunes. Sunday Nights at the Queen Bean you can find tomorrows MAMA winners today with the Queen Bean Open Mic(2013 Small Event) always something different and someone new. If you have not been to the fabulous State Theatre in awhile do yourself a favor and stop in, they have made some improvements in recent months a brand new state of the art digital projector and marquee out front. Each year the MAMA Awards are hosted at the state and it is one of the gems of the Central Valley.

Friends Don’t Let Friends Miss Great Shows.

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MUSIC SCHEDULE July 11

5:30pm The Second Tradition Band – MillerCoors Center Stage 8:00pm Greg Scrudder and the Beer 30 – MillerCoors Center Stage

July 12

5:30pm Poorhouse Millionaire – MillerCoors Center Stage 8:00pm Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame – MillerCoors Center Stage

July 14

5:30pm Highway 99 Party Band – MillerCoors Center Stage 8:00pm Madie Boyd – MillerCoors Center Stage

July 15

5:30pm Little Big Band - Miller / Coors Center Stage 6:00pm Joe Barretta – Community Stage

July 19

8:00pm Eli Good Times and the Old Timers – Community Stage

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BLUES & JAZZ Summer Rolls On

by Eric Benson And summer rolls on with work, kids on vacation, road trips and a whole lotta heat.

But after you’ve settled into the routine of rolling through the farmer’s markets and eateries and got your caffeine intake up to therapeutic levels, take some time out to hear some live music and the arts of our town that helps us enjoy the good live that we have here in the Central Valley.

Blue Monday monthly Invitational Jam continues at the Barkin’ Dog Grill on the first Monday each month. Ultra Lounge hosts the jam with special guest Jamie Dubberly arranger and trombonist and winner of 2013 Latin Grammies in the Latin Jazz category. Band features Johnny Valdez on guitar, vocals, Tim Allen on bass and vocals, Kelly Ramirez on drums, yours truly Eric Benson on keys. Will be playing Blues, R & B, Funk and Latin music for listening and dancing. This month will be doing some Horace Silver tunes since this fine arranger, composer and pianist passed away in June. Show goes 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Call for reservations if you want a good seat. July 7th.

SAVE THE DATE: Blue Monday Party August 4th at the Barkin’ Dog features special guest artist Barry Finerty one of the better modern Jazz guitarists in the business. Barry will be getting back from touring with the Brecker Brother’s tour in Europe. Barry follows in the footsteps of Mike Stern, Pat Martino and some of the mainstream players that can play the depth and breadth of the idiom from Jazz to Funk to Rock to fusion. Johnny Valdes and Straight Ahead band will be backing him up for the appearance The State Theatre continues with community friendly booking. Juy 6th is Hard Day’s Night. 13th Trattoria, film, food, and live music benefit for the State, and in August the 27th Robin Ford, and the 29th Allan Holdsworth.

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The Gallo Center for the Arts continues with their diverse booking in July: Uncle Lonny presents: Carolina Chocolate Drops on the 2nd, STYX on the 30th, August 9th features KC & the Sunshine Band.

Live music in DEWZ Wine Bar is dark for

July to accommodate working out better seating and incorporating music into the wine bar environment. I hope to bring it back by August with some of the best players Modesto has to offer.

Live music can be found at the: Boardroom, Rivet’s, Nino’s Place, Speakeasy Lounge, the Other Place, and Fridays Jazz pianist Kent Gripenstraw plays Papapolloni Meditarian Bistro in Oakdale.

On the Jam session front check out: David Dow hosting Barkin’ Dog Grill Jazz jam every Thursday night and the Queen Bean with Indie, acoustic jam every Sunday.

July Movies

Need to get at me with some info or questions: email me at: mbenson@fire2wire.com, or cell 209-918-7033.

Peace out, Eric Benson

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ACOUSTIC

Profiles in Philharmonic Poetry: Chris Doud

by Aaron Rowan

URBAN

Interview with DJ Monster Mack

By Javier Lopez

Them old-time country songs sure have some hilarious titles, don’t they? ‘If I Can’t Be Number One In Your Life, Then Number Two On You’ by Mel Tillis comes to mind. And don’t forget Roger Miller’s classic ‘You Can‘t Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd.’

Perhaps it was tunes such as these that inspired the creators of the 52 Week Club to introduce a recent theme like ‘No Makeup And A Messy Pony.’ Based out of Oakdale, The 52 Week Club has been a great creative songwriting collective for the past decade (July 4 marks the ten-year anniversary of the first week’s theme.) It has members scattered all over the country, including many in the San Joaquin Valley. A new word or phrase serves as the basis for a song assignment each week. At www.heckabad.com/52 you can read a list of themes going back to the beginning. I was not entirely surprised to find that some of my favorite pieces by several of my favorite local players have been sparked by a 52 Week theme. The club was originally founded by Will Taylor and Tom VandenAvond, both masterful songwriters; but another of its earliest members, Chris Doud, gets my vote for the finest lyricist in the greater Modesto area When not busy co-fronting the finest Americana/country band in our area, The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, Mr. Doud can occasionally be found sharing his solo material with audiences here and there.

Chris crafts lyrics rife with visual imagery.

He even took poetry classes during college as a way to improve his songwriting. Lyrically, Chris draws from the work of Bob Dylan, John Prine, Paul Simon and Leonard Cohen, to name a few. Musically, his influences are all over the map, from the folk music he was exposed to in his childhood trips to the Strawberry Music Fest, to the sounds of U2 and The Pixies in high school, to the eclectic acts featured on the Dr. Demento Show.

Chris has cut 5 solo records, comprised almost entirely of 52 Week songs; and was featured on the Portraits album released

by Off The Air Recordings a few years ago.

His own independent label, Heckbad Re-

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cords, has handled albums by a number of local Americana and country favorites: Cole Thomason, Tom VandenAvond, Will Taylor, and of course, The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit. In 2013, Chris shared the MAMA Singer/Songwriter award with Will Taylor and Joey Essig for their collaboration on the children’s CD ‘Color This Album.’ His most recent solo record ‘Story Song’ (his first since the formation of the GLTSO nine years ago) is a beautiful collection of mostly mellow country-folk tunes, which I’ve been listening to most every day for a couple weeks now. You can have a listen at heckabad.bandcamp.com.

A few of the acoustic happenings this month: Tuesday 7/8 - Country quartet The Dustbowl Children appearing at the Stanislaus Grown farmers market at 2150 Yosemite Ave. Market runs 3-7 PM, band plays at 5 PM. Thursday 7/10 - a panel of area musicians including Patty Castillo Davis, Delanora Green and MoBand director George Gardner will explore the question of how to balance access and excellence in the arts.

This free public forum, moderated by the editor of the Modesto Bee, will be held at McHenry Museum (1402 I St.), starting at 5:30 PM. Saturday 7/12 - SoCal folk songbird Josephine Johnson shares the stage with Modesto’s Black Velvet Band, who’ll perform classic tunes from the 1960’s and beyond. Show is at Barkin’ Dog Grill, 940 11th St., starting at 7 PM. $5 cover.

Friday 7/25 - Ethereal songwriting duo Mark Lemaire & Twilight give a free concert in the 10th St. Plaza, 7-9 PM, offering up beautiful harmonies and intricate instrumentalism. Brave the heat and enjoy a special treat.

SUPER KARTS ARE COMING!

I would like to kick off this 4th of July saw my dedication so he made me some with special guest DJ Monster Mack, beginning with an exclusive look into his DJ career as it unfolds.

TL: How did you get your name?

DJM: When I first started DJ’ing, I asked my dad for a name. We went through a lot of names and we wanted something to sound big and badass and beast mode. He said “like a monster”, so I was like, cool, and I kept the name DJ Monster. Then I started uploading mixes on the internet and I realized there were a lot of DJ monsters, so I had to add something to the name in order to be the only one with that name, so I added Mack.

TL: But why Mack?

DJM: Well I’m a fan of Mac Dre if that explains anything. (Laughs) That’s how I got my name.

TL: Tell me the story of how you started spinning.

DJM: As a kid, I was really into art, drawing, painting, and graffiti. That’s when things went a li’l wrong. I was in the streets doing graffiti, my dad saw the direction I was going and he tried punishing me and all kinds of stuff parents do. But I kept going out with my friends, till he found out I had a big passion for music. I would always listen to all kinds of music just to discover new sounds and to admire every instrument in every song, so he bought me a pair of CD players. I fell in love with them. I was always in my room playing with them. I even stopped going out with my friends just to stay at home practicing. My dad

business cards. Eventually I got some gigs and bought myself better gear. That’s how I started spinning.

TL: Where is your residence at now?

DJM: Casanova’s Nightclub and also Palladium Nightclub in Modesto CA. TL: Are you allowed to speak on the radio station you spin on? How did that come to be?

DJM: I’m mostly behind the tables. I don’t talk much, only at live shows. All the energy that people gives me makes me do all kinds of crazy stuff in my shows.

TL: Tell me a story about one of the most important moments in your life that music played a role.

DJM: One night we had a BBQ at home, my dad took our speakers out and one of those big TVs with li’l wheels everyone use to have back in the day instead of plasmas. He had a friend with karaoke CDs so it turned into a karaoke night. My dad was already kind of drunk he called me out to sing a song with him in front of all the family and we sang Perfume de Gardenias together.

I never had had that connection with my dad, so to me it was one of the best feelings in the world, and that’s something I will never forget.

TL: Anything you like to add?

DJM: DJ’ing to me is a passion. I love seeing people having a good time and I like to be surrounded by positive vibes. I had a tough childhood full of yelling, fights, negative vibes, and now I have the power to make people dance, laugh and sometimes remind them of a good story in their lives.

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FIT

Beat The Heat Happy July fitness friends!

As we all know this can be one of the hot-

by Efren Martinez

test months of the year in our central valley. Please be mindful of that before getting your outdoor workouts on for these next 2 months. One of the best ways to combat this is to swim. Regardless of how hot or even what time of the day it is, most likely the cool water will keep your body temperature comfortable on a hot day. Although swimming might not be for everyone, you can always settle for the comforts of any one of our coolest gyms in your area. Most of my friends including myself prefer to train outside. If so, make sure you get it in at the crack of dawn, especially if you’re a runner. I prefer running in temperatures that range between 55 and 65 degrees.

When we run our bodies tend to work the hardest and your heart rate can be easily elevated which in turn heats us up. This can cause cramps, nausea and put you in the hurt locker very quickly. Cycling, on the other hand can be done comfortably even

in the mid 90’s. When we cycle at speeds of 15mph and up we have the wind to cool us down because of our riding pace. Between that and the cool water we have in our waterbottles it helps us go the extra distance on a warm day. All to often, many of us including those hardcore athletes forget to add on some extra thought to our rides and training during the summer. For most athletes just staying well hydrated throughout the week along with making sure you’re eating enough smart carbohydrates is sufficient to sustain your outdoor fitness safely.

For those endurance athletes that spend hours training instead of minutes in the heat, I recommend balancing your water consumption with minerals. Make sure

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your water consumption is equal with the right amounts of electrolytes and minerals, including some overlooked ones like magnesium and potassium. Have a bottle of NUUN or Gu Brew for every two water bottles you drink and use sea salt and liquid aminos on your foods.

Lets keep our fitness strong, happy and healthy during these hot days of summer.

Applying just a few of these recommendations should help us get the most out of our summer workouts and stay safe.

Summer Fitness Tips & Recommendations.

Wearing a polar ice scarf helps keep your body cool.

Keeping your tires between 110 & 115psi works well when cycling in the heat.

Sun block is always a recommended regardless of what fitness you enjoy.

For early morning & sunset runs, apply mosquito repellent.

If your bike helmet makes any kind of contact with the road after a crash or fall, replace it. Most helmets are one incident helmets.

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by Big Earl Matthews Hello everyone and happy July. Summer is here and I am stuck in the house. Thats right, I am taking a little well needed down time to have a surgery that I have needed for a long while and that means I will not be performing this summer. I am still working on some of my bigger on-going projects such as “My Friends and I” as well as a few other well-chosen events that I will keep you apprised of as they come up throughout the summer.

This month on the 25th we are having a Big ol’ Fun-Raiser over at The Brewhouse at Hero’s for “My Friends and I.” We have a big line-up featuring some of the acts you can look forward to hearing on Vol.2. including the Randy Mandy Band, Tawny Perkins, Red Pony, Professor Maxx Smith, Josh Rosenblum Band, Tractor-Boy and from the first MFAI cd, House of Orange.

This show will go a long way toward helping us record the next installment of our project and we sincerely hope to see a packed the house.

Another cool thing that is happening now is live music every Friday night in Columbia at Bixel Brewery. This will start on the fourth with the Rob Hill Band and the House of Orange and a special Saturday show on the fifth with Patty Castillo Davis.

Keep an eye on the Bixel FB page at facebook.com/thebixelbrewery for more info and to see who is playing every week.

Many of you have already heard that I will be playing the Gallo Center on October 24th. This show will be my comeback performance. The tickets have only been on sale for a little while and they have been selling like hotcakes. I think we have sold close to 300 already. I am overwhelmed with your support. I can’t even tell you in words how happy this makes me feel inside. I came back to Modesto seven and a half years ago with the desire to make music in my hometown and I never looked back. You all have supported us and given us so many opportunities to shine. As I said earlier, I am on a break right now getting my health in order and having this show to look forward to is better than any medicine that could ever be made. Thank you all and I look forward to seeing you guys out at Hero’s on the 24th.

Have a great summer and go see some live music.

July 4th Bixel Brewery - Rob Hill Band and House of Orange July 5th Bixel Brewery - Patty Castillo Davis July 25th Brewhouse - The Big ol’ Fun-Raiser for My Friends and I Vol. 2

ALL AGES

Stay Healthy & FIt

I hope that you’ve been staying active during your first month of summer!

My goal is to stay healthy and fit this month. This July I am going to spend a lot of time getting back into shape for the upcoming school year. You can go down to Dry Creek to play tennis, Frisbee Golf, and bike on the trail. It’s dog friendly and jogger friendly. You can also pack a picnic and sit in the eating areas. You can play tennis at most of the high schools in town. Downey, Johansen, and MJC are my favorite places to play.

I have so many memories splashing around with my sister. The Virginia Corridor Trail is a 4.2 mile trail that starts at College Av-

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by Leia Johnson enue and Needham. It is a well maintained great place to bike, walk, push a stroller, and a wonderful place for a tricycle. There are many parks and places to stop at through your walk. You can also practice your track and field at high school tracks. You can also go skateboard at the Beyer High School skatepark. If you are in the mood to stay healthy you should go to Loretelli Farms. It is a very nice fruit stand on Claratina Avenue. There is corn, fruits, vegetables, honey and my family’s favorite, the pies. You can shuck your own corn and onions.

Don’t forget your Frisbees or your healthy snacks. Have a great month Modesto.

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BARGAIN

by Monica Barber The heat is on and summer is in full swing! Rising temperatures have everyone occupied looking for anything to do before the dog days arrive. Now the drought may keep the crops from being knee-high by the Fourth of July but it shouldn’t damage your finances. Here’s a few distractions on the cheap!

Getting outdoors should be something celebrated often.

Make an event out of enjoying cooler evening temperatures with the night music of Mo-Band’s Concert In the Park Series, a celebrated tradition in Modesto since 1927. July presents two Thursday performances, Patriotic Kickoff on the 3rd and Summer Replay on the 10th. www.moband.org and www. modestojulyparade.org The great cool down and meltdown most likely will happen on the same day when it’s too hot to be outdoors unless you get soaked. Well that’s fun for everyone, but so is a movie! In addition to their $5 weekday special before 5 pm Brenden Theatres welcomes back a Summer Kids Series! Indulge your little ones to an 10:30 a.m. showing of an animated film for $1 on select Tuesdays; Horton Hears a Who screams out on July 8th and Turbo speeds in July 22nd. http://www.brendentheatres.com If you’re feeling nostalgic for your childhood Summer activities and want to reconnect to your memories or share them with a new generation, look no further than the backyard of Modesto. Boomers Modesto

offers all fun family entertainment. Play a round of mini-golf, race a go-kart or hit up the arcade for a fun day. If you still have an appetite for vintage fun try a little cloak and dagger laser tag action at LaserQuest. One game will remind you what it was like to be a kid without a cellphone.

Summer double play: Buy 1 game, $8.50 get a 2nd - 50% off.

See www.facebook.com/boomersmodesto or www.laserquest.com/public/locations/ ca-modesto.cfm for specials.

A little vine with your sunshine can do wonders for your spirits! And by spirits I mean Wine! McHenry Mansion hosts the 14th annual Grapes and Hops Festival, a fundraiser presented by the Modesto East Rotary Club. Enjoy the best in wine tasting, microbrews, music entertainment and local area restaurants while supporting a great cause. Event runs 6-9 pm July 26. Tix are $30. See www.facebook.com/modestoeast-rotary or call 482-6790 for tickets.

Whether you are rummaging for new eclectic buys or just itching to window shop there’s no better place to find a great deal than a Sidewalk Sale. McHenry Village hosts it’s annual Sidewalk Sale July 2426. Be sure to keep a look out for a bargain www.mchenryvillage.com Keep the SPF high, your body temperatures low and your money in hand while you enjoy your July, Modesto.

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Enjoy Modesto Night Life! • Enjoy Responsibly •

July 1 American Graffiti Art Show Bastille Day Celebration & Petit French Film Fest Belle Book Club Casablanca DJ Jason Gulley Fizz! Boom! Read!

Flea Market Forever Young Dance Club Fourth of July Craft Funstrummers In The Good Old Summertime Johnny and Kelly Josh Rosenblum Karaoke Karaoke Night Karaoke Tuesday Karaoke with Clovis King Long Time MJC Science Classes for Children Modesto Nuts vs San Jose Giants Neil Buettner Pool Tournament Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Riverbank Golden Agers Rockets and Things That Go Boom ShadowChase Group Walk ShadowChase-Track Workout Stars and Stripes Craft Summer Art Classes Summer Movie Express Summer Play Days at Disney Store Summer Reading Program Summer Science Classes Surla’s Happy Hour The Grand Seduction Toastmaster Supper Club Tuesday Morning C Ride Turlock Senior Center Dance Words & Pictures July 2 4th of July Craft American Graffiti Art Show Belle Book Club Carnegie Rocks!

Carolina Chocolate Drops Cooking with Turf Creole Jazz Kings Earth to Echo Fizz! Boom! Read!

Graffiti Summer Cruise In Hamburger Night Jive Turkey Karaoke Karaoke Night Knitting and Crochet Classes LEGO Day Line Dancing Live Music Modesto Nuts vs San Jose Giants Oakdale Farmers Market Open Mic Night Preschool Story Time Reflecting-Donna Wayman Ripon VFM Lunch Skirts N’ Flirts Square Dance Club Summer Art Classes Summer Movie Express Summer Play Days at Disney Store Summer Reading Program Surla’s Happy Hour Tammy The Grand Seduction Turlock Senior Center Dance Turlock Steppin’ Pards WCPL Poker Night Wiggle Worms Wine’d Down Wednesday Words & Pictures July 3 American Graffiti Art Show Belle Building with Marshmallows Carnegie Rocks!

Casanovas Nightclub Concert in the Park Dia Family Book Club Donoby’s Thirsty Thursday Fizz! Boom! Read!

Jam session with David Dow Karaoke Karaoke Karaoke Night Ladies Night Live Music Marshmallow Launcher Craft Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Modesto Nuts vs San Jose Giants Neil & Matt Live Oakdale Museum & History Center Open Mic Night MoBand Patriotic Kick-Off Perler Bead Craft Preschool Story Time Reflecting-Donna Wayman Salsa Lessons Second Tradition ShadowChase-Thursdays Shriner’s Margaritaville Fundraiser Square Dance Workshops Summer Art Classes Summer Play Days at Disney Store Summer Reading Program Surla’s Happy Hour The Grand Seduction The Immigrant Thursday Evening A/B Ride

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Crows Landing Flea Market DJ Awal DJ Jason Gulley DJs DJs Fizz! Boom! Read!

Graffiti Summer Nights at A&W Ida Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Rock Night Meditation with Susie Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Oakdale Museum & History Center Old Skool Saturdays Reflecting-Donna Wayman Saturday Easy D Ride Saturday Morning B/C Ride Saturday Morning D Ride Shadowchase Group Run ShadowChase Group Run ShadowChase-Group Walk Silvermoon Stouffer Park Loop Summer Play Days at Disney Store Summer Reading Program UFC PPV Words & Pictures July 6 50th Anniversary - A Hard Day’s Night A Hard Day’s Night Carnegie Rocks!

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Summer Play Days at Disney Store Summer Reading Program Summer Science Classes Surla’s Happy Hour Toastmaster Supper Club Tuesday Morning C Ride Urizen, Dr.Awkward, Geekcore Xtreme Science Magic Show Xtreme Science Magic Show July 16 Andrew Perez Carnegie Rocks!

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Summer Play Days at Disney Store Summer Reading Program Surla’s Happy Hour Toastmaster Daybreakers Club Turlock Senior Center Dance Turlock Steppin’ Pards WCPL Poker Night Wine’d Down Wednesday July 24 Batman Day Carnegie Rocks!

Casanovas Nightclub Donoby’s Thirsty Thursday Fizz! Boom! Read!

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Casanovas Nightclub Catapults Donoby’s Thirsty Thursday Jam session with David Dow Jellyfish Craft Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Karaoke Karaoke Night Ladies Night Live Music McHenry Village’s Annual Sidewalk Sale Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Neil & Matt Live Oakdale Museum & History Center Open Mic Night Pinecone Birdfeeder Craft Salsa Lessons ShadowChase-Thursdays Square Dance Workshops Summer Art Classes Summer Play Days at Disney Store Summer Reading Program Surla’s Happy Hour Thursday Evening A/B Ride Thursday Morning A Ride Thursday Morning Bike C Ride

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Modesto has the best live music.

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Monday Night Open Mic Night w Shay Firkin & Fox Tango Lessons Jacob’s Tuesday Tim Quinn - Speakeasy Bands at P. Wexford Johny & Kelly at Rivets Neil Beuttner - P. Wexford Wednesday Creole Jazz Kings Clarion/Shooters Jive Turkeys Rivets Al Medina – Queen Bean Thursdays Open Jan w Dave Dow Barkin’ Dog Neil & Matt at Boardroom Al Medina at Vito’s Friday Johny & Kelly at Boardroom Bands at Nino’s Bands at P Wex Bands at Brewhouse Bands at Rivets Bands at T’s Late Night at Surla’s Saturday Bands at Boardroom Bands at Nino’s Bands at P Wex Bands at Brewhouse Bands at Rivets Bands at T’s Sunday Breakfast with Millionaires Open Mic at Queen Bean

Musicians, get your gigs in our calendar Send info to events@modestoview.com

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Open Early!

DOWNTOWN MODESTO

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

Open Late!

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

Parking

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

Try a Cab

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

Take the easy way...

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

Find local restaurants www.modestoview.com

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

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GO DOWNTOWN MODESTO 4th Of July Parade

139 Years of Modestocana.

Nearly 20,000 Modestans will line the streets of downtown Modesto beginning at 9:30 am on the 4th of July. Over 100 entries will celebrate all of the good things in town with marching bands form all the high schools, equestrians, cub and boy scouts and every one you want to see. Be there in downtown to celebrate the independence of the USA. ModestoView publisher Chris Murphy will MC the parade along with Modesto historian Al Menshew and KAT Country’s Nikki Thomas and will celebrate each and every entry and home made float. This is such a fun event.

Get more info here: www.modestojulyparade.com

July 4th Downtown Events – MoBand 4th of July show is July 3 at 8 pm at Graceada Park

July 3 – Modesto Nuts Independence Day Post Game Fireworks 4th of July Parade is July 4th - 9:30 am – Downtown Modesto Fireworks – Red White & Boom - Stanislaus County Fairgrounds – 5:30 pm FREE

Celebrate the 4th of July at the McHenry Mansion Decorated in patriotic fashion!

Mansion hours will be from 9am to 12:30pm before the annual parade and for a short time after the parade ends. There will be a food booth with hot dogs and a drink available to buy as well as the Mansion Gift Store with many items to choose from. The Mansion is located at the corner of 15th and I Streets, Modesto, CA. Emerging Artists Show – Chartreuse Muse There will be a new exhibit this month featuring artist that are new to the gallery scene. Among the new artists will be Becky Murphy with her first gallery show. Also on display will be Patricia Cherry, Keira Henderson, Victoria Johnson, Joseph Peters, Nic Webber, Jennifer Williams and Deby Turnrose, reception will be held on 3rd Thursday Art Walk.

Chartreuse Muse –918 10th St Modesto (209) 522-0935

Live from the Historic Cruise Route The evenings are amazing this time of year. The Historic Cruise Route is the place to be. Stroll the walk of Fame and enjoy. The downtown patios at our local restaurants are the place to be.

One of the highlights is the 10th St Plaza Music Series. Every Friday night, from 7 -9 pm there will be live music in the plaza. You can hang out at Fuzio, get ready to go to a movie or enjoy the music before dinner or a show at the State or the Gallo Center. There is a great line up of bands this season an July 11- Josh Rosenblum Band

July 18 – Highway 99 Band July 25 – Mark Lemaire & Twilight

For more Modesto info: www.modestoview.com

For more Modesto info: www.modestoview.com

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This fully-supported, family-oriented community event includes educational exhibits addressing cancer and healthy lifestyles with free activities for kids. Food and prizes are included for registered participants.

To register online, visit our website at memorialmedicalcenter.org.

Register early for discounted pricing.

For information, call (209) 569-7789.

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THE RUN Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.

10K and 2-Mile Run/Walk: 8:00 a.m.

Kids Fun Run: 9:45 a.m.

THE RIDE Registration begins at 6:00 a.m.

61-Mile Ride: 7:00 a.m.

25-Mile Ride: 9:15 a.m.

12-Mile Ride: 10:15 a.m.

THE COMBO The Combo is offered at a discounted price for those who wish to participate in two events. (61-mile ride not available.)

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September 20, 2014 Modesto Junior College, West Campus 2201 Blue Gum Avenue, Modesto Rain or Shine

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