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Yes, March is our month. Our area, even with the lack of recent rain, looks nice and green and we all gather together as Irish on St Patrick’s Day so we wish you “Erin Go Bragh” and we welcome you as family and hope to tip a pint or two of Murphys with you. Friends and family are the main reasons we love to gather here in Modesto. Speaking of family, I am proud to be in a family of strong women and it is great to celebrate National Women’s History Month and turn most of this issue over to the women in our community. My wife Becky and I were laser focused on raising smart, friendly, kind and independent women in a fun and creative environment and we are proud of who they have become. They are the foundation of my life and feel so fortunate. Sadly we lost Becky’s amazing mom Vivian McNulty last month, and she was “the Queen”. She was smart, crafty, funny, beautiful, mischievous and was, as Becky is to our family, the foundation that kept everything going smooth and financially sound. I was so fortunate to have been so welcomed by Vivian into her family family nearly 38 years ago as so much of what I am today is because of this. She fought hard against the ravages of Alzheimer’s and we will miss you Queen Vivian and your spirit will be with our family always. As we celebrate Modesto’s 150th Anniversary this year, we are focusing on the 1920s, yes the Roaring 20s and the role of women. So much happened in that decade and it was really interesting. First, women won the right to vote and Prohibition started, but needless to say, a huge underground economy was built. This made it interesting. We are an agricultural town so you know there must have been some bathtub booze in the works. We are celebrating the accomplishments and the talent of women in this issue, our business owners, our performers, our advocates and organizers and

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of course those that have dedicated their talents to their family and kids as well as our turbo professionals So much has been done and we love to celebrate. We also have to stand up, protect and understand the women in our lives and we need to learn to walk a mile in their shoes. Literally. There is no use for spousal abuse and domestic violence and we have put a team together to Walk A Mile in her shoes to raised funds for Haven Women’s Center. We all need to act to protect those when they are the most vulnerable. Check out our team info on page XX. We hope you enjoy our look back this year and our peek into the speakeasies of the past and today. There are so many interesting things to do this month, from Civil War recreations, Irish celebrations, great musical fundraisers, more crab feeds and great stage performances and live music throughout our community and all of this wrapped up makes Modesto USA a great place to live. The month wraps up with a Beatles tribute at the State Theatre and you know that can’t be bad. Great news for our Graffiti Classic fans! You can now donate online at our website. We would love to get your help to build this amazing Graffiti USA experience here in Modesto USA, the home of American Graffiti. You can donate right now at www.

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As we celebrate Modesto’s 150, we are focusing on the 1920s, a.k.a the Roaring 20s. As women gained the right to vote, Prohibition became the law of the land and that lead to a lot of creativity during the 20s. We are featuring three of Modesto’s great women who are leaders in their fields. Thanks to Cheroot and Speakeasy owner Gina Rossi (center) for hosting this awesome group of flapper girls. Event, music champion and bartender extraordinaire Jennifer Allsup (Left) and the politically active Democratic organizer, Marjorie Sturdy (right) round out this group of people that are currently influencing the directions in Modesto. Votes for Women with some newly illicit cocktails in a throwback to Modesto’s Speakeasy years. Thanks MJ Magano for bringing this Roaring 20s retro bar to life

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IRISH VIEW By Chris Murphy

St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Tuesday this

year, but everybody knows that shouldn’t stop us and plan a day off. Roman Wagner, proprietor of P. Wexford’s and the award winning St. Patrick’s Celebration is bringing the fun to Nino’s this year for a big Saturday bash on Saturday the 14th and Twisted Pig has a blow out event

on March 17, the actual day. If you are looking for the big daddy of the St. Patrick’s Parties, it is the traditional St. Patrick’s Day at P Wexford’s opening at 11 am for a full Irish Breakfast, bagpipes, Shepard’s Pie and even Murphy’s and Harp on draft with bands and a party in the parking lot. This is a great green day in Modesto. www.facebook.com/ninosrocks www.facebook.com/pwexfords www.facebook.com/twistedpigbarandgril

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list of our favs and enjoy what they have to offer from Irish beer, Irish whiskey, Irish food and Irish music. Do me a favor and don’t order an Irish Car Bomb this month-its a massive faux pas to celebrate this special country with one, as there are so many amazing Irish drinks to be had instead! Ask your bartender for a Nutty Irishman, Lucky Charm Shot, Pot ‘O Gold Shot, Shamrock Sour, or a simple and refreshing Irish Mule.

P. Wexford’s Pub

3313 McHenry Ave, Modesto They’re having a St. Patrick’s Day Party on Tuesday, March 17th. Doors open at 2pm. Live music all day. You must be 21 to attend. With an impressive array of 25 taps, serving the biggest variety of Irish beers in March. If you like the traditional green beer, yes, they have it, but if you are craving some good Irish beers, come get your Murphy’s, Guinness, Harp, or Smithwick’s. Ireland beers are coming right here to you for your leprechaun-shenanicauns!

The Twisted Pig

2717 Coffee Rd, Modesto Tuesday night March 17th is St Paddy’s Day at the Piggie! Special St Patrick’s Day menu all day but the party starts at 4pm! For the best whiskey selection in town, stop in and find your new favorite! Try an Irish Mule here with any whiskey you could want. FOLLOW US:

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3619 Tully Rd, Modesto Pool tables, darts, juke box and TVs for sports galore! Come in for a black ‘n tan, black ‘n black, or a shot of Jameson and get a feel for a great local pub.

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1111 I St, Modesto Paws down the best pairing of cocktails and pub food in Modesto. Plenty of indoor space to hibernate from the cold while warming up your insides with their delicious libations. They also always have cider on tap, which is an Irish favorite in a pint glass. St. Paddy’s Day related: The Village Butcher has a sausage making class on March 22 from 3pm-6pm. Get a crash course in sausage making. Participants will have an opportunity to help with each step, from trimming to stuffing (and of course, eating!), and will have the ability to take some sausages home as well. Class includes tastings, complimentary beverage, and a 10% coupon for a future visit. $125/person (2 weeks notice required for refund or rescheduling of class.) Wherever you choose to go, celebratewisely! Carpool with a designated driver or schedule your Uber. Drink responsibly and sip on, friends!

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Walk A Mile Fundraising We have no use for spousal abuse or domestic violence. This is something that we all must stand up against and prevent sexual abuse of any kind. We must support those that protect our most vulnerable in our community. The Haven Women’s Center does work that is literally life saving in the most dangerous times. Women need a safe place to get away and feel safe and take the time to make a clean break. This is why Sierra Pacific and ModestoView are Walking a Mile in Her Shoes. Men from all walks of life will be wearing bright red pumps to show solidarity that we have no use for abuse. The ModestoView Team will be out walking to raise money for Haven. We hope that you will dig down deep and support our team. We will be walking Saturday morning, April 6. Please make a quick contribution so we can make a difference. Plus, I am sure you get a good laugh watching men struggle to do what women do all day long. Tell a friend too. Guys, if you want to join our team, please click the link to sign up. https://havenwcs.salsalabs.org/walkamileinhershoes2020/t/modestoviewsierrapacific/index.html Team Sierra Pacific / ModestoView

No matter who you are, there is something you (your family, friends, business, congregation, group, etc.) can do to Love Modesto! This is one of the most amazing days of the year here in Modesto where thousands in our community all get together to lend a hand and show Modesto some love. Hopefully, this engages people to Love Modesto all year long and create projects that are sustainable. If it is just you on your own, or if you have a group, there is something you can do and a project that will fit what you like. Most of these projects are done by noon, so it is really possible. ModestoView will be supporting the Dry Creek Clean Up and the LaLoma Native Garden. View all projects and sign up for a project soon (before the project you want is full)! There will be a special Kiwanis Club breakfast available and make sure you check out the vendorbooths before the projects start. Share Love Modesto with all those you know and invite them to Love Modesto April 25 8 am 11th and I St www.LoveModesto.com

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ART VIEW By Jim Christiansen

Spirit of Women March is National Women’s History

Month, and in the spirit of Women’s Right to vote, much of our theme in Modesto View related to the 1920s. In that vein, travel out to the West Side and check out the Downtown Newman Art Walk, March 14, and take the self-guided Art Walk tour featuring local artists and historic buildings, many of the 20’s era. Turn in a completed passport to win a Night out in Newman, with tickets for dinner and a show at the West Side Theater. The Chartreus Muse has a Call to Artists for their 2020 Emergence show. This is show for artists who have never shown their work before, or professional artists yet to show at the Muse. To be considered, present a portfolio of 10 to 20 images to the Chartreuse Muse, on 10th Street. Guidelines are posted on their Facebook page, or available at the Gallery. Submit to the gallery no later than April 15. The Grace Lieberman Cabaret Series at Mistlin Gallery honors the memory of Modesto iconic supporter of the art, with a second year of concerts in the Gallery. Tickets for the full four concert series can be purchased on Eventbrite.com or at the Gallery at $160 VIP or $120 general admission. The initial concert is March 14, with the Synergy Chamber Players – Music of the Americas. Concert features Nicole Slayter live painting to the strains of Classical and Contemporary chamber music of the Americas. Tickets are $20 for students, $30 general admission, $50 VIP and includes refreshments and desserts. Doors open at 6:30 with concert starting 7:30. Students take over the Mistlin Gallery walls with art from age groups 0 to 18, with the Young at Art Student show. The show runs March 2 to 28 and will be the featured art on display during the March 19 Third Thursday Art Walk. Always a fun show to see what the up and coming artists are doing. Prizes will be awarded in 8 categories based on age and medium, and awarded at the wrap up reception March 28 Mistlin Gallery isn’t the only art spot to feature music. The Dragonfly Art for Life features a Young Artist concert series showcase with Modesto Unplugged in their gallery. Jacob DeBow will be the featured artist April 17. And if you want a varied adventure involving Art, Theater, FOLLOW US:

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and Music, stop in 10th and E Streets at the Modesto Conservatory of Music, Art and Theater, to get your groove or paint on. Art Walk venues to consider March 19, regular venue Still Smoking and the Corner at Tresetti’s and Preservation Coffee at J and 11th. Featured artist at the Barkin Dog this month is Vicki Reid. Stop in for coffee and a sandwich at Picasso’s, Papachino’s, or Café DEVA during the day. Stanislaus Artist Open Studio maps come out this month. If you see one, grab it. It’s FREE this year, and the map has the entry form to win one of the 4 original art giveaway prizes. The Open Studio map will be available online, to take your own self-guided tour of the 66 local artists participating. Helps to pick one up ahead of time to plan your travels during the April 25 and 26 Open Studio weekend.

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SPEAKEASY HIDE AWAY Chris Murphy and Middagh Goodwin and photos by MJ Mangano The Roaring 20s were wild right? But Prohibition was the law of the land, alcohol was destroyed and poured down the drain everywhere. Everyone got in line and became teetotalers right? Wrong. Where there is a will, there is a way, and the creativity of the Moonshiners in the south, the rum runners, and the bathtub gin makers created an underground supply chain, with alcohol finding it’s way to private parties and a whole new breed of business, the Speakeasy. Todays Speakeasies, cute and crafty hidden bars are a secret until the first Instagram post, but back then, it was word of mouth. Some places were even designed to hide the alcohol as this law of the land was supposed to last forever. Secret doors, basements, hidden hallways and tunnels were built all over to create this illicit network. Modesto’s speakeasy of the past was the Tower Club, located at Camilla St and Yosemite. The tall tower was designed so that you could keep a look out for the law enforcement that may be coming from downtown Modesto. At the sight of the police, hidden ropes, walls and doors would lock into place, hiding the drinking and the bar and people would escape through tunnels to an adjacent building. This building is still there, the hidden ropes and walls are still in place and today, it houses the Eagles Lodge, that regularly holds events and fundraisers. It also features one of the few remain-

ing spring loaded dance floors that inspire local dancers. Our designer, Pete Grimaldi plays with his Zydeco Band the Blues Box Bayou Band to big crowds loaded with dancers. Sadly the tunnels that connected the Tower Club to the then Fusco’s Castle have been buried and filled in when the historic restaurant was demolished to make way for a Dollar General. But we have some photos of the hidden mechanisms in the former Tower Club and the tunnels when they were being demolished.

Today, Modesto has a Speakeasy in downtown. Prohibition lasted for over a decade America, from January 17th. 1920 when the 18th Amendment took effect until December 5th 1933 when the 21st

Amendment was ratified repealing the 18th and doing away with Prohibition. Almost immediately, Ernest and Julio built their winery in Modesto, and the USA returned to cocktails. If you have a thirst, the Speakeasy on 12th St is a great place to hangout and disappear. Owned by our cover girl Gina Rossi, the original entrance was supposed to be only from the back, but a 12th St entrance became more practical. Once inside, the red light of the bar slowly brightens as your eyes adjust to the darkness and the red booths and the ambience takes you to a different place. You can order a perfect or dirty Martini, Tom Collins, Manhattan or French 75 or any one of your faves and even sit at a Martini shaped table. Wednesday evenings, you can enjoy 1st Wednesdays with Trax on Wax with Felipe Garcia spinning your favorites on real vinyl records, DJ Tease on Thursdays and Neil and Matt on Fridays and rotating DJs on the weekend. At Trax on Wax, you can even sign up to spin a set yourself and bring your own records while you and your friends sip delicious cocktails. For another throwback experience, you can enjoy Gina’s other bar downtown, Cheroot on 10th Street which is an elegant, leather, vintage vibe with a full bar and allows cigar smoking. Many cool throwback cocktails are on the menu there and they have comedy nights as well.

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PERFORMING VIEW A Time to Perform in March By Kaye Osborn & the ViewCrew Top ‘o the day to you! March is upon

us! Lots of productions are available this month. So many to choose from but all are local. After weeks of rehearsals, casts are anxious to get on stage and wow their audiences with their talents and enthusiasm. There is nothing better than earning a standing ovation. So, be one of the engaged audience members. You won’t be disappointed. This month, there are some fantastic student performances. These kids have been working really hard, and it is well worth your time to go check some of these out, the ticket prices are low and a full house will be the best way to show appreciation. Here’s what is behind the curtain Johansen High School Into the Woods The story follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results Fri., March 13 and Sat., 14 - 7 PM Modesto High School The MHS production of Shakespeare turns the male-dominated cast on its ear by creating a world in which wealthy women must marry off their dependent sons and the ladies have a considerably more substantial amount of power than Shakespeare’s world gave them. It’s not a true gender-bend production, just a creative imagining of what the world would be like if the women controlled the money and had the power to determine more of their fate. March 5, 6, 7 - 7 pm Modesto High Auditorium

Davis High School Seussical Jr is the a fun romp through the mind of Dr. Seuss and features many of his beloved characters. This is a special presentation featuring Valley Talent Project winner Kalea Jackson and other talented students. Gallo Center for the Arts Friday, March 6 - 7 PM Modesto Junior College, East Shrek Follow the exploits of Shrek and Donkey as they try to rescue Princess Fiona. Mar 27, 28, April 3,4,5 Tix and info at www.mjc.edu/instruction/ ahc/tickets.php MJC Auditorium Gallo Center for the Arts Chicago the Musical Weds. March 11 - 7 PM Little Women Thurs. March 12 - 7:30 PM, Fri. March 13 - 7:30 PM & Sat., March 14- 2:00 PM Creations Central West Ballet presents at stunning music and dance show Fri., March 20: 7:30 PM & Sat., March 21: 7:30 PM Prospect Theater Project The Effect The Effect is a clinical romance. This funny, moving, and perhaps surprisingly human play explores questions of sanity, neurology, and the limits of medicine alongside ideas of fate, loyalty, and the inevitability of physical attraction. “Rich and rewarding. As intelligent as it is deeply human. March 6- 22 – For times and tickets, please visit: www.prospecttheaterproject.org/

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P. Wexford’s has also a haven for sports fans, too! You won’t want to miss the fandom of the Premier League soccer matches shown here, some of the matches at 6 am. P. Wex is also the host of the American Outlaws, the unofficial supporters group of the men and women’s national soccer teams. You won’t want to miss soccer (or football, whichever you prefer…) season at this joint. Make sure you check their Facebook page @pwexfords for game and local event and music updates. Stephenie and Brittni have watched P. Wexford’s change over the years and love what the pub has come to represent in our community and both attribute their love of P. Wexford’s to the “merriment” and warm ambiance that is felt in the restaurant. Regulars have become family to the staff and they enjoy seeing faces old and new stop in the pub every day. Even when the ladies aren’t working, P. Wexford’s is where they love to go out! That really says something about the level of quality, consistency, and entertainment at P. Wexford’s. We are so grateful to have a fun, authentic Irish pub in Modesto and appreciate P. Wexford’s consistent, loyal support of our community. So head on over, try some delicious plates and drinks, play some games, listen to music, and enjoy the beauty of P. Wexford’s! Slainte!

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Join the LaLoma Neighborhood for a day in the garden at the 2nd Annual Modesto Pollinator Festival celebrating our local pollinators and fun for the whole family. This is a free family event to educate our community about the importance of protecting our local pollinators. There will be various organizations participating to share information about pollinators and encourage families to attend and have their children participate in a costume pollinator parade at 10 am. This will be a fun and educational day in the garden. Neil Beuttner will be performing great songs for the kids and families. For information email:rhondasaddress@ sbcglobal.net April 4 - 10:00 – 2:00 pm La Loma Native Garden 1805 Encina Ave, Modesto Sponsored by: La Loma Neighborhood & Modesto Subaru

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Eastern European folk melodies that Briget, Juliana & Leslie combine their glorious voices to convey, when suddenly out of nowhere pops up a Bill Monroe bluegrass number. The TRUE LIFE TRIO is full of such delightful delicacies and surprises. Music from Mexico and the gulf coast is there right alongside traditional songs of Greece, Macedonia, Albania, Poland, Ukraine and more, plus plenty of original work performed by these three multi-instrumentalists. It’s a sweet, sonic explosion that melts in the listener’s ear. The ladies will make their second appearance in Modesto on the eve of International Women’s Day, Saturday 3/7 at 7:30pm. A $20 (cash only) admission at the door, at Moon & Sixpence Music And Art House located at 500 9th St. between E & F.

Moon & Sixpence offers a couple other shows this month. March 13, folk harpist Kristin Rebecca breezes back into town with a dynamic, multifaceted approach to pop and Americana-influenced contemporary folk music, bringing her colorful musical narratives to life. 7:30pm, $10. March 22 at 3 PM, we’ll have the Muted Jewel Tones, a jazzy, folksy, quirky, oldtimey vocal harmony trio often compared to the Andrews Sisters. $10 at the door. Doors open a half hour prior to concerts, and you can always reserve seats at modestounplugged@yahoo.com or 209.543.5306. Valley Talent Project 2019 grand prize winner Kalea Jackson stars in ‘Seussical Jr.’ for one night only at the Gallo Center, Friday 3/6 at 7:00. A whimsical musical featuring many of Dr. Seuss’ most beloved characters, presented by the Davis High

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drama department. $20-$25 tickets still available at www.galloarts.org. And later this month, ‘Shrek The Musical’ opens at MJC’s performing arts center. Zoey Rae, two-time winner at last year’s Valley Talent, is among the cast of this show. Both Zoey and Kalea have also starred at my Young Artist Series during the past few months. More info at www.mjc.edu. The Opera Modesto kids will put on a program inspired by the Celtic diaspora, on Sunday 3/15 at Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave. Enjoy the music of the Northern Celtic Fringe (Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Isle of Man), and the Iberian Peninsula (Portugal and Spain.) 3 PM, $25/$20/$10. Another great OM event is their All Russian Concert on Sunday 3/29, featuring Natasha Collier, Karl Kaminsky and Alda Turgieva. An afternoon concert at a private home in north Modesto, but you can find info and tickets at www.operamodesto.org. Intimate performances. Infinite playlist. MODESTO UNPLUGGED. www.modestounplugged.com

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MARCH 2020

W E I V R E T IN By Chris Murphy

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce has been a vital part of Modesto for over 100 years. As Modesto evolved in the early 1900s, it was all about our commerce, getting our goods and services to market and helping new businesses get started. Small and local business really is the key to a healthy economy. When we keep the dollars local, good things happen in our community and when we do business with people we know, it creates a great city. The Modesto Chamber of Commerce is there today, bringing local business together. This year, the Chamber took a bold step and named a community volunteer, fundraiser, non-profit event coordinator, and active school parent to the CEO position. Trish Christensen takes over the Modesto Chamber in a challenging time. Local businesses are being attacked by global online services at a time when now, more than ever we need to protect our local economy. I saw a great post on social media that read, “Shop Local - Amazon, won’t sponsor your kids’ soccer team”. Trish has been a Beyer Band Booster leader, ran her own event and marketing company, has been a dedicated volunteer for the Amgen Tour, North Modesto Kiwanis Club events, MoBand, Boys and Girls Clubs of Stanislaus County, Stanislaus Family Justice Center, and so much more. She has spent her professional time in Modesto networking and creating teamwork for the greater good. This is what the Chamber needs; someone to bring focus on why we need a strong local business economy and how we all need to work together to find the better strength. Remember the old saying, Modesto Means Business? It is truer today than ever. Every dollar that stays in town funds our fire stations, schools, and supports another family and a strong economy attracts more business. Trish and her husband Charlie are great locally minded role models. Let’s meet Trish. ModestoView: What do you believe is the role of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce? Trish Christiansen: The Chamber has many roles, but the overarching role is to be the bridge. The Chamber has the opportunity to make a difference in all arenas of our community. We are here to promote business, support business, advocate for business, and build relationships to and between businesses but, it is more than just that. The Chamber is very multi-faceted. There is an understanding here that it takes many parts to enrich and nourish a community, an economy, and positive growth and outcomes. Between the various

programs, committees, and purpose driven events, there is an intentional effort to support what we can in every local sector. MV: Why do local businesses need the Chamber? TC: We intend to be their go to resource! We may have a person who just launched a business and needs support and guidance. We may have a member expanding and struggling with the permit process, finances, or licenses. President’s tier members may have a desire to meet, mingle, and network with other president’s tier members. We have members that want to get LEED and Green Business certified. We have non-profits that need to find other similar service, or complimenting service non-profits to connect with to enhance their mission. We are in our own growth and development mode right now, but the things we are building are with all of them in mind. I anticipate SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), to be coming back online in the next couple months. We are about to launch a Women in Business Mentorship Network, ReaCon Team outreach, and to collaborate on an array of other great projects and programs. MV: You have long been a volunteer, fund raiser, band parent and have developed great relationships, how has that helped you in your role at the Chamber of Commerce? TC: The crux of everything is found within our relationships. I love to be the person that is hearing a story and just happens to know who they should connect with to fulfill a need. Creating a network is essentially

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creating a web… bridges, ties, threads from one person to another. The same is true for business, community, partnerships, resources, a thriving economy… people are the center of each, it all comes down to the strength of our relationships, a multitude of relationships in various sectors, and our willingness to invest and to support one another, regardless of which path one is on. Through the years of my highly mixed bag of experiences, I have met a lot of people and generated meaningful relationships with a great many of them. MV: How would you describe the current business environment in Modesto? TC: I feel this is an exciting time to be in business here. There is an enormous amount of innovation and creativity at play. There is passion and focus on creation and reinvention. The downtown hub is at the beginning of evolution, yet there is effort to preserve the past in the look, feel, and design of the streets and store fronts – a conscientious effort to pay homage to where we came from and how our great city was founded. The timing is thrilling with 2020 being the 150th Anniversary of Modesto. Companies like Entekra brought their vision for building to Modesto, not just from another city or state, but from another country! They chose our community to expand to and happily hire our residents to work for them. From ag, manufacturing and building, education to profession, tech and trade training, the rapidly growing restaurant options, and our unique and well-rounded mix of art, Graffiti, wine and beer making, and music bringing our residents out to have fun and tourists intrigued to experience a piece of our way of life. All these elements lead to an engaging environment and equate to building blocks of a thriving local economy. MV: What is the most pressing thing to be done or changed at the Chamber? TC: The answer in my opinion is both simple and complex. The simple answer - It is time for the Chamber to start a totally new chapter with new colors, characters, and purpose. The complex answer has more elements. The Chamber originated as the Modesto Businessmen’s Association in 1912. Talk about a totally different era! The Chamber has gone through many era’s, decades, “looks and feels” in the last 108 years. In real time, when the tides turn, there is a point that the flow gets stagnate. It hits a slack tide period. The Chamber has become stagnate and we are now primed to change direction. The Chamber needs to surge into a new era and fresh start. MV: What advice would you give a new start up business in Modesto? TC: - Do your research! You also need to be patient and kind to yourself. You need to know where to go for answers, or who

can help you get the answers. You need to trust your instincts and ask a lot of questions. Some starts ups are based on a great concept without many resources. They need support and they don’t have to walk that path alone. Some of those scenarios are a great fit for an incubator program. A place with built in resources to support the development and evolution of a startup. Maybe all you need is the Chamber to connect you to the right source, point you in the right direction for answers, or to put you in touch with a mentor. Watch for some great collaboration efforts to support new business developing soon. MV: Do you think Modesto is a Classic American City TC: Yes, for sure! Within our community we have houses built in the 1800’s, we showcase cars from the early 1900’s, our Fourth of July parade has taken place annually since 1874, we are the home of one of the world’s largest wineries, we are home to the world’s largest almond grower, and we love the arts! Theatre, music of the ages with a mix of genres, art, mural painting… movie makers, Olympic athletes, actors, singers – world renowned on all counts. So well rounded with the vibe of a small town. And we strive to keep as many events as possible, family friendly. Can’t be too much more All American then that! MV: Describe your perfect Modesto day TC: My favorite day can be set in either spring or fall – I love the colors of both, but with the greater mix colors in spring, it would win out if I had to choose. I enjoy Saturday morning strolls through Famer’s Market and spending time at the various vendors to sample their products and tidbits. This is when we choose the vegetables, we will prepare with Sunday dinner. Those that know me know I love to be outside. I enjoy walking my neighborhood with our dog and taking in the various landscapes of my neighbors. I would spend the afternoon gardening, weeding, or shopping for flowers and vegetables to plant. The day would be perfectly wrapped up by dinner at one of many of our favorite restaurants, a walk to a show at one of our cherished theaters, and then end the night with a leisurely conversation over wine with my family and/or friends at a downtown gathering spot. MV: Beatles or Stones? TC: Beatles…. They are the first rock and roll band I remember hearing an entire album of. I danced in my bedroom for hours to the songs on that album. Read the extended interview at www.modestoview.com Get more information at the Modesto Chamber of Commerce www.modchanber.org 1114 J St Modesto 209-577-5757

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Drill Team, c. 1922. The Women’s Relief Corps Drill Team entered parades and competitions throughout Stanislaus County. This Broden Studio photo of the team was taken at Graceada Park in May 1922. John Fee was their drillmaster. 1922 was the year that the Women’s Relief Corps became a national organization. The WRC was established as an auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic in 1883. (Faces of Stanislaus.)

NATIONAL WOMEN'S History Month

By Patty Castillo Davis

The Future is Female

While the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad vastly increased the pace of urbanization, agricultural development and industrialization which integrated California, the women who lived in and around 1870 in the newly established albeit, unruly village of Modesto did not enjoy progress the same way as their male counterparts. Employment roles of servitude in saloons and in brothels were the eventual offerings in this wild west settlement for many women. On September 6, eleven hundred miles away in Laramie, Wyoming, Louisa Ann Swain became the first woman in the United States to vote in a general election. A fete hard fought against, was the belief that cooking, cleaning and raising children is the sole submissive duty of every woman. Anti-slavery stances bore the fruit of the push back which led women to assume leadership in reform and help redefine the role of women in the 19th century United States. The Seneca Falls Convention (the first Women’s Rights Convention) in

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1848 was where the first proposal of the idea to allow women to vote was devised. Delegates led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, wrote a “Declaration of Sentiments” outlining grievances and goals. Many were criminalized for being “militants”, their sashes and protest banners torn to pieces, some beaten at the hands of their husbands and the police. Women were imprisoned in workhouses, in squalid conditions, fed unsuitable food which led to hunger strikes and force feedings and in one instance, thirty three Suffragettes were tortured by guards-they paid long and with everything. Ultimately on May 21, 1919 The House Of Representatives passed the 19th Constitutional Amendment and the Senate followed two weeks later. In 1920 three fourths of the states were in agreement and the United States adopted this new policy. Follow the View Crew on Twitter, starting with @modestoview

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To mobilize to bring women into full participation in the main stream of American Society is an arduous journey fraught with barriers. Gender stereotypes, inadequacy in numbers of female leadership and workplace culture are just some of these circumstances. When Betty Friedan authored The Feminine Mystique, a call to action was echoed one hundred eighteen years later over comparable concerns; cooking, cleaning and raising children is not enough to suffice the deeper desire to achieve an education. This helped set fire to another movement. The National Organization Of Women was founded in 1966 with “the purpose to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to lead societal change and eliminate discrimination.” Today NOW steers its focus on an expansive range of women’s Subscribe to our You Tube channel at: youtube.com/modestoview

rights issues. To quell racial discrimination, gender based violence and predation and champion pay equity, women’s health and body image and economic justice. 2020, Lauren Jamieson, Proprietor Of LoFidelity Laboratories Craft Cocktail Lounge in Downtown Modesto is meeting with her all female team, finalizing their course in celebration of Women’s History Month. When asked about her personal dealings with gender discrimination, Jamieson replied, “I’m an “owner” now and not as susceptible to the whims of others. I view it as my responsibility to help in any way I can, those who work for me to be on a path towards a similar situation.” International Women’s Day, March 8 is observed across the world and encourages us to take action for equality and celebrate women’s achievements. How will you help forge a gender equal world? This month, check out these amazing women oriented events. Blues legend Bonnie Raitt will be rocking the Gallo Center on March 21 where her slide guitar is right up there with the best of the best. Soul legend will bring her Midnight Train to Georgia to the Gallo on March 22 and show why she is one of the all time greats. Modesto Performing Arts will be presenting the Legendary Ladies of Country featuring the award winning Joni Morris at the State Theatre on March 22. Louisa May Allcot’s book Little Women comes to life at the Gallo Center on March 12,13 & 14. And don’t forget our local women rockers starting their own businesses like Halee Smith and her Rockit Music Gear Company @ rockitmusicgear Go see a show, celebrate our women entrepreneurs and leaders and go out and hear our women rock and roll, now and in the future. Photos - Lofo team (clockwise) Roni, Penelope, Shawna and Heather Halee Smith rocks her gear

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Don Pedro Dam, c. 1923. Built jointly by the Modesto and Turlock Irrigation districts at a cost of $3,724,000, Don Pedro Dam was dedicated on June 25, 1923. The powerhouse at the dam cost an additional $1,140,340. The dam was as tall as an 18 story building. With the generation of electricity, the first MID electric meter went into service in October 1923, according to historian, Colleen Stanley Bare.

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taking a walk through history in each issue. We are bringing our founding times back and we have a wonderful team of history exports presenting our history to here in ModestoView each month. This month we are roaring into the 1920s. There was so much happening in Modesto during this time; woman gained the right to vote, prohibition was just beginning, leading to many Speakeasies and other illicit places to drink, as shown by the ladies Gina Rossi, Jennifer Allsup and Marjorie Sturdy on our March cover. The arts and culture of our town were growing fast as our agricultural commerce grew. 10th, 11th, I and J streets were the place to be, our railroad was running passengers in and out of the downtown train station and the were the formative days of Water, Wealth, Contentment and Health. Our friend Carl Baggese takes us on a Roaring 20s tour. Thank you Carl. – Publisher, Chris Murphy

MODESTO’s ROARING 20’s By Carl Baggese

Taking Advantage of Economic Growth

The era that followed a tragic war and

the pandemic of the Spanish Flu was marked by an unbridled sense of freedom in the United States. The 1920s began by shedding the turmoil that had marked the preceding decade, welcoming a time of enthusiastic growth. Modesto and the Stanislaus County region felt the dynamic economic boom as much as in any other part of the country. The only damper on the overall enthusiastic time was the passage of the Volstead Act and its subsequent enforcement, which took effect in January of 1920 ushering in the era of Prohibition. At the beginning of the decade, the Modesto Chamber of Commerce felt that it was time to update a booklet extolling the virtues of living in Modesto but originally published in 1911. The Chamber’s new booklet stated that Modesto was the “fastest growing city on the Pacific Coast.” The community was listed as “the county seat of Stanislaus County; a modern city of the new type in the heart of the greatest irrigation district in the West; an agricultural city; and strictly a Home City.” The aim of the booklet is stated boldly on the inside cover page: “Come to Modesto Where Opportunity Awaits You.” It isn’t surprising that the city’s population began to surge. The economy of the nation was bustling after the war and growth potential in California was huge. Farmland and cityscapes beckoned to the rest of the nation and many heeded the call. Among the new developments as Modesto

Hotel Covell, c. 1924. Another hotel was added to the roster on May 1, 1924 when rancher George Covell and his wife, Grace, opened their 70 room edifice.

became a travel hub for the Central Valley were additions to its downtown core. The Hotel Modesto, built in 1914, would add a fifth floor and expand its structure to take up a large portion of its corner on 11th and H Sts. Next door on 11th Street, The Modesto News Herald was purchased by McClatchy Newspapers in 1924, eventually to be renamed The Modesto Bee and News Herald. Further up 11th at J Street next to the Hughson Hotel, George and Grace Covell built their new 70-room hotel in 1924. George was a rancher, but his wife saw to it that the ornate hotel lobby boasted marble floors and the rooms were decorated in English wallpaper, mahogany furnishings and dark red carpeting. Business was good enough for the hotel to expand in 1929 adding a new wing on 11th Street with 60 additional rooms. The hotel also featured a movie theater

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Among the Peach Blossoms. This photo of Doris Hilton and Ruth Trail, standing in their stylish period dresses among the peach trees, was published in the Modesto NewsHerald (Originally published in the Modesto News Herald) Beaty Building Frame, c. 1925.

on the J Street side. At the beginning it was the Richards, then became the National, before changing to the Princess. At some point the name was changed to the Covell. Grace Covell was a strong woman who would eventually build an iconic hostelry on McHenry Avenue attached to her home. The Sundial Lodge was a mainstay Modesto Blizzard, c. 1922

for many years, boasting one of Modesto’s finest steakhouses. With the Hughson and Covell hotels taking up J Street between 10th and 11th Streets, construction began in 1925 on a four-story office building across the street. It would feature 90 offices and 12 ground floor stores. The office floors were made of flint tile from Luxembourg, Germany. The building was built by the manager of the Hotel Hughson whose last name was Beatty – hence The Beatty Building. Other office buildings were being added to downtown during this prosperous period including the Black Building at 11th and I Sts. Both the Beatty Building and the Black Building are still in use almost 100 years later. In addition to new buildings in the downtown, at least one was repurposed. Schafer’s Department Store at the corner of I and 10th Sts., across from what is

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(From a photo album belonging to the Coffee family)

s r a e y Harold L. “Bud” Coffee, c. 1921. Known as a flying “ace,” Bud Coffee was an expert with airplanes

Tragic Flight, c. 1921. The idea was to establish an air route from Oakland to Yosemite Valley. The flight to Yosemite took only two hours and was a tremendous success, with regular trips “probably beginning in the spring,” according to the Oakland Tribune. Something happened near Maze Wren Park when the plane lost its wing and fell 600 feet through electrical wires, bursting into flame, killing all four men. Black Building, c. 1924. Built in 1922 for $100,000, this office building included storefronts on 11th and I Streets.

This photo shows Bud, right, with a friend of his during his days as a trainer. J Street West, 1929

Bank of Italy, c. 1926. This is a familiar corner

Modesto Junior College, c. 1920 now the Gallo Center, closed in the mid-1920s and the building was sold in 1926 to A.P. Giannini who opened a branch of the Bank of Italy on the corner. In 1928 a new building was constructed for what would eventually become Bank of America. To top off an era of construction throughout the region during the 1920s, one could consider the massive project of building a concrete dam to create a reservoir of water for agricultural use and an improved power plant for the generation of electricity. Modesto and Turlock Irrigation districts spent $6,000,000 to provide storage of 960,000 acre-feet of additional water and generate enough electrical energy to meet the needs of both districts. The new Don Pedro Dam was built on the Tuolumne River, above the LaGrange Dam. Finished in 1923, the dam was as tall as an 18-story building. In October of 1923 the first MID electric meter went into service. Modesto Junior College, c. 1920s. MJC was created under a new law that allowed junior colleges to be established FOLLOW US:

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separately from high school districts. It was the first such junior college in the state. Classes began in 1921 at Modesto High School as a 40-acre campus was developed on College Avenue, above 10th Street. North and South Halls, the main classroom buildings, were completed in the mid-1920s. The photo of the two buildings was taken from College Avenue. In the other photo, one of the buildings seems to be mired in the middle of muddy roadways. This is probably South Hall, since it was the first completed in 1923. First president of MJC was Charles S. “Jim” Morris. When an administration building was built in the 1970s on the site of the Greek Theatre, it was called the Morris Administration Building. With potential for even more growth, Modesto had positioned itself as one of the Central Valley’s most dynamic cities. There were few roadblocks in the way for more development and a growing population as the city entered its second 50 years. No one could foresee any thing as cataclysmic as what the 1930s had in store – at least not from the vantage point of the roaring 20s. View Crew people places and things on our Instagram feed #modestoview

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T I M E L I N E : 1920 - Modesto population is 9,241.

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- The Volstead Act ushers in Prohibition on Jan. 16, 1920. The act will cause conflict between the “drys” and the “wets” and boost area grape farmers who sell their products in Europe, indirectly creating a boom for Central Valley agriculture. 1921 - Modesto Junior College is founded under a new California act that establishes independent junior colleges. It is the first such institution in the state. The first junior college student to transfer moves from MJC to Stanford in 1922. - The Modesto Chamber of Commerce revises a booklet extolling the virtues of living in Modesto. The booklet, originally published in 1911, now features new photos emphasizing the mixture of bucolic farmland and city sophistication and distributes it throughout the country. - Modesto’s flying ace, Harold “Bud” Coffee, and three others, including Giocondo Jacuzzi, die in a fiery airplane crash near Maze Wren Park on July 14. - The resplendent Strand Theatre opens on 10th Street with The Mark of Zorro. Frank Mancini is a member of the grand opening orchestra and decides to stay in Modesto. 1922 - A snow blizzard hits Modesto - Black Building constructed for $100,000 on I Street at 11th. - Modesto and Turlock Irrigation Districts dedicate Don Pedro Dam on June 25. 1924 - George and Grace Covell open their upscale 70-room hotel at the corner of 11th and J Streets. The Hotel Covell is in the same block as the Hotel Hughson. The new hotel also contains a movie theatre known variously as the Richards, National, Princess, and Covell. 1925 - Construction starts on the Beaty Building. Tenants begin occupying in March 1926. The building is one of the only remaining 1920s structures in Modesto. 1929 - A new section is added to the Hotel Covell, bringing the number of rooms to 128. In October the stock market crashes, losing the equivalent of $396 billion dollars in today’s money. The market lost more than the entire cost of World War I and ushered in the Great Depression.

MARCH 2020

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This month I wanted to introduce a wider audience to Halee Smith and her homegrown business Rockit Music Gear. You may have seen Doug Robinett rocking one of her LED guitar straps at the Modesto Area Music Awards or even picked up a custom strap at last year’s ModStock. Please introduce yourself? Halee Smith What is your Home Base? Modesto, CA What do you do? A big variety of things. I build electronics/ solder electronics also help with programming and coding for my dad’s business, build lightsabers for fun, build whatever other crazy ideas are on my mind! Build guitar straps mostly for work, Run/update RMG. It’s mainly a one-person run thing. But my dad helps me quite a bit too, from event setups, building product when I get crazy busy, he was a huge help at NAMM. The list goes on with what he does for RMG. Zoe and Edie from the Not All Right Band help with local pop events and assembling. I love that they want to get involved and I appreciate their help a ton. I also try to help the local bands and play gigs around here as much as I can. What is your Story? I was born and raised in Modesto, I’m 22 years old, I’m the owner of a currently small music gear company I named Rockit Music Gear that I started up myself because of my passion and love for music and creating. I’ve been playing guitar for 11 years now. I’ve been helping behind the scenes of the Modesto music scene since I was 13 so 9 years. What are you Passionate About? Guitar playing, Music, Building things. FOLLOW US:

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Growing my business Rockit Music Gear. How did you know this is what you wanted to do? Honestly, I’m just running with my passions and this is where they have been leading me, I see myself doing multiple things always. The only thing I’ve known I’ve ever wanted to do was/is that’s stuck with me for a while is to be a guitar player, but I also really have a passion for building things. I’ve gotten great opportunities I would have never thought of because I have a variety of things I love/do, So I hope I can continue with my passions, make a living and continue getting

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

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

opportunities. So I’d say that’s exactly what I want to do. What inspired you to start Rockit Music Gear?.. Read More online at www.modestoview.com Photo 1 - Daniel Donato At NAMM using an LED Strap. Photo credit @jammcard IG 2nd photo - Halee with strap orders 3rd - picture of some of RMG’S straps 4th - Halee with the original LED guitar strap. 5th - Halee playing guitar with Bangarang at Donoby’

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

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

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

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

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

Monsoon Indian Restaurant & Banquet Hall Don’t miss out on their weekday all you can eat lunch buffet for only $9.95! Address: 950 10th St. #15 - Phone # 248-5711

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

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

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

MARCH 2020

SONG WRITING VIEW

Sunday, March 8 is a day of civil awareness. International Women’s Day. This day is a focal point in the movement of women’s rights, a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Some countries commemorate International Women’s Day as a public holiday. 2020 is a pivotal year for advancing gender equality. This year, 45 years since an acknowledgment by the United Nations, we find ourselves in the midst of the 100th Anniversary of the Suffragette Movement during a key election year and Modesto celebrates its Sesquicentennial. I view this crucial time as a Trifecta opportunity, a galvanizing moment to mobilize local action to achieve gender equality in the movement, activate the next generations of women and men and give leaders and gender equality activists, advocates and visionaries the chance to raise awareness against bias, eliminate discrimination and make good on real change. As a global community, we must take stock of our progress and responsibility for our oversight. An equal world is an enabled world. My fundamental truth is living in the world of music where recognition is not possible without opportunity. I can demonstrate by my “hustle” as evidence of how much additional promotion and effort is required of me versus male music acts. Until systematic change really begins and my male peers stipulate that they only play in venues and at events with balanced talent will this change. When

Get Your Voice HEaRd-I Am Generation Equality By Patty Castillo Davis Country radio adopts policies full of that include “not playing two female artists back to back”, and the professional music industry’s inclusion record is an anemic 21.7% Female Artists, 14.4% Female Songwriters and 2.6% Female Producers, how can we expect our local community to give regard to gender disparity? I do. I expect it. I expect it because I’ve been met with welcome by a proportionate number of individuals who recognize my talent, efforts, and account of my achievementsmen and women who share the urgency of addressing these issues around representation. Excellence in creativity and technical prowess are not gendered attributes but there is evidence that opportunities and ambitions are smothered. Real change has been agonizingly slow for the majority of women and girls in the world. But as for me, I am hopeful, continually renewed and committed to being a model of accountability and reform. I invite you to show your support for this female-driven entertainment**SHE-BOSS ALERT!!** Tiffany Rose and the Outlaw Hearts are pleased to announce the completion of their “first collection of original songs that have grown, like us, over the years and are finally ready to be shared”. Stay tuned for a date TBA for a cd release show. Take Action for Equality. #EachforEqual If you would like info on booking local opportunities in our community please connect at pcdenterprises@yahoo.com

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By Earl Matthews Hello everyone. Thank you all so much for the love you have shown to me over my years at the Modesto View. As you should know by now, my love for the ViewCrew runs deep and wide but, it is time for me to move on from my monthly column. I will still be working with the View from time to time. Who knows, I may be back as a writer someday. The important thing I want you to know is that I’m leaving for the best possible reason, I’m too busy working on my music to spend time writing about it. Things with my group Gravel & Grace are picking up and I really need to stay focused on making it a success. So here goes one last time giving you a few of my favorite blues shows for March of 2020. Gravel & Grace are sharing the stage with Gloria T and the Innervision Band for the first time at the Torch Club on the 4th. On the 6th you can catch Western Bound at Bookies. Morris Day and the Time are performing at the Tracy Grand on the 7th, great live show. On the 12th The Bluesbox Bayou Band is heading back up to Black Oak Casino. Local Favorite Gary Gervase and Kickstart Blues

Band are at Urbano on the 13th Miss Bonnie Raitt is performing at the Gallo Center on the 21st. She is everything she is cracked up to be and more, in case you are on the fence. Groveland is the place to be for blues fans on the weekend of the 27-28th. You can catch Gary Gervase and Kickstart Blues Band on Saturday and Jeramy Norris & The Dangerous Mood will be holding court at The Iron Door both nights. You can also eat a great meal with a side of blues every Sunday afternoon at the Downtown location of Chef ’s of New York. In closing, I will miss being a viewcrew member. It’s been fun. Come see me when you get the chance and always remember to say hi.

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Chris Cain and MAMA Blues By Eric Benson

Sometimes things have an organic feel to them, they flourish and fall apart and they come back once again. One of my favorite Bands the Chris Cain Band we used to have come through every three months to the formerly Clayton’s Café over the years. Clayton’s closed and we lost Mitch Mazetti one of the coolest club and restaurant owners in the valley but we are back. The location now is Café Urbano with new owner Noel Sanchez and now we are going back to bringing Chris Cain back on Sunday, March 15th. Robin Ford one of my favs’ on guitar said if there is one guy today singing, playing and writing in the Blues idiom to listen to, it is Chris Cain. And also on the Blues front, we lost Ron Thompson this month, of Ron Thompson & the Resisters. I used to follow Ron all over the bay area

playing, some of the most intense, blistering music I have ever heard. Ron had great chops, and could sing like a bird but his performance was riveting, intense. More on his life next month when Don Heflin a long time friend will write a eulogy. Blue Monday Party invitational jam now has gone to every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month with the Blue Monday Band with special guests. The house Band features Johnny Valdes Guitar, Dave Hawks Drums, Conrad Johnson & John Adey Bass, horn section Jamie Dubberly Bone, Kevin Marin Trumpet, John Burt Sax, Dave Dow & Eric Benson Keys, and Pat Governor Hammond Organ. Some bright moments on the horizon, new bands sounding great are The Good Ones, Latin Flavor Band with RJ HASS/Santana tribute, and the Conrad Johnson Unit/R & B and Funk. The Blue Monday Party returns to Café Urbano this month features; Sunday, March 1st Texas Funk with Roberto Gloria, every Thursday Havana Nights/Latin dancing,

Friday 13th MAMA SHOWCASE with Gary Gervase & Kick Start, Sunday, March 15th Chris Cain Band, 22nd Latin Flavor Band with RJ HASS, Sunday, March 29th Jazz Guitarist blowout with Bruce Forman Solo show with Barry Finnerty Guitar with Rhythm section to follow. And around the town some beautiful one nighters to catch. The State Theatre features Leo Kottke, guitar virtuoso March 1st, March 14th Mistlin Gallery with Synergy Chamber Players, and March 7th Modesto Unplugged features True Life Crew, the vocal harmony of Europe and America. And John Griswold of Red Tie Arts is coming back with Calendar for March, A Night at the Museum with vocalist Valerie Weinberg the music of Sinatra, Ella and the Jazz Standards, and April 11th the Spirit of Lennon Tribute. Check out WWW. Redtiearts.org to the lowdown on the how down. The space is a wonderful nightclub experience intimate with table seating with

beverage and deserts available. Hope to see you there! The new season for the Gallo has a diverse offering. In March featuring: 1st Golden Bough, 7th Abba Mania, 11th Chicago/ the musical, 14th Everclear, 17th Chris Angel RAW, 19th John Tuner, 21st Bonnie Rait, 22nd Gladys Knight, 28th Straight No Chaser, and 30th & 31st Bandstand, Wow what a lineup! And my cohost for Blue Monday Dave Dow has his Thursday night jam at the Ralston’s Goat on 10th street. Dave’s Jam goes from 7 to 10 PM for people to sit in a play with the house band. And the Newman Theatre a beautiful historic theater in Newman for March has 14th Caravanserai/Santana Tribute, 21st Night Moves/ Creedence & Bob Segar Tribute, 28th North County Blue/best in Blue Grass Band. All the best, peace out! Eric Benson, cell 209918-7033, email; Mbenson@fire2wire.com

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By Dr. Teresa Rojas

Just when you thought things couldn’t get better this March, Modesto Junior College is hosting the Latinx Comic Arts Festival (LCAF). Directed by Dr. Theresa Rojas, the Festival will have almost 60 tables of comic art creators as well as 10 panels and workshops over two days LCAF is the Central Valley’s celebration of Latino creators and friends, which means highlighting some of the most talented folks in the country. This FREE comics convention features cartoonists, writers, artists, animators, storyboard artists, and more. Even better, it’s an ALL-AGES, FAMILYFRIENDLY event open to the community! Who can you meet at this year’s Festival? Among our 2020 exhibitors is the everpopular Javier Hernandez whose El Muerto series is taught at MJC! Award-winning Rafael Navarro, creator of Sonambulo and co-creator of Guns A’ Blazin’ is returning, as are Crystal Gonzalez with In the Dark, and Jaime Crespo with the fifth volume of Tortilla. Cathy Camper, creator of Lowriders in Space returns with her books and zine-making workshop. Professor Latin-X himself,

Frederick Luis Aldama joins us with the Eisner award-winning, Latinx Superheroes in Mainstream Comics, and his new children’s book, Chupacabra Charlie. We will also welcome back 5Meats, Pepe Melan, Isabel, Quintero, Jason Gonzalez, Robert Liu Trujillo, Jose Cabrera, Nicky Rodriguez, Daniel Parada, Qetza Art, Ironclad Press, Daniel Parada, and Henry Barajas, among many others! See the complete list on our website https://www. latinxcomicartsfest.com/ This year’s phenomenal poster artist, Candy Briones brought the heat with her gorgeous design from her studio, Taco El Gato. We also welcome back Fanbase Press, who is hitting it out of the park with Quince, now out in the Definitive Bilingual Edition with a study guide from Dr. Rojas. Visitors can also meet Festival newcomers and our favorite comic shop, INVINCIBLE COMICS! The Latinx Comic Arts Festival! March 2021, 2020, 11am-7pm both days at Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Avenue, Modesto, CA. Mary Stuart Rogers Building. FREE PARKING FREE EVENT, open to the public More: https://www.latinxcomicartsfest. com/ IG/Facebook: @LatinxComicArtsFest Twitter: @LatinxComicArts Contact: Dr. Theresa Rojas (209) 5485857 or rojast@yosemite.edu

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your workouts have become easy. In fact, you feel that your workouts aren’t nearly as hard as they use to be. So why aren’t the results that were seen early on no longer happening? If this sounds familiar it might be because you’ve hit a plateau with your workouts. This very same thing has happened to me. My body seems to get into the same fitness and metabolic burn that it just repeats itself. In order to break your hypnotic rhythm, you must go into a “Body Shock Fitness” workout. But it doesn’t stop there, you must also shock your body with a different kind of nutrition. Although everyone’s nutrition can be different, mine is pretty much the same each day. I eat and drink as clean as possible. My calorie intake is also about the same daily and my workouts are consistent even though I change them every other day. Here’s how I shocked my body for fitness. Back in January my wife and I headed to Cabo for a well-deserved vacation. She gets the vacation and I worked on my booty off. While we were there we got on the all-inclusive meal and drink plan. My daily nutrition went totally into shock. The food was great, but not what my body was accustomed to. Pancakes, fried eggs, fried everything and just about every kind of rich-tasting salty buttery food you can

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imagine. Mind you I did watch what I ate. In fact, I sat there and watched it all go down comfortably and happily. Some nights I actually paid for it. The salt content was over the top and the term “Happy Hour” for me basically meant some Alka-Seltzer before bed. That’s the nutrition body shock part. Now came my body shock workouts. Every morning I’d get up at 6 am and head to the gym for 2 hours and run 2-3 miles on the treadmill followed by some weight lifting. Soon after I’d join my wife for a very high-calorie rich breakfast and chill on the beach till the afternoon. That’s when I’d spend as much as 1.5 hours running and doing some open water swimming. I’d start with swimming out 200 yards to the first buoy, swim across 550 yards to the end buoy, and swim back in 200 yards to the shore only to spring out of the water and run the 550 yards across to where I started from. Then I’d jump back in the ocean and do it all over again for 6 loops. This was Body Shock Fitness at it’s best. My body was experiencing an entirely different workout than it was accustomed to. It worked! By the time I was ready to come home I was totally craving my steelcut oatmeal and my raw vegetables. Later it did take me about 2 days to deflate, my body was so bloated with water retention from the salt-rich food that I ate. So after I got back to my regular workouts I could not only see the results instantly but I felt them. My muscles popped out with definition, my six-pack was even more defined, I felt stronger and healthier. Mind you for this body shock to really work you need to have as clean of a diet as you can and be consistent with your fitness. As most of you know, I don’t drink and I don’t eat fast food nor pre-packaged. So just as I said this was body shock at it’s best. Cheers to your Health!

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BARGAIN VIEW

Spring into March!

March is charging in like a lion! The warm

temperatures are nearing close to perfection and springtime fun is around the corner. Enjoying the beautiful blooms of the season in Downtown Modesto, Ms. M realizes that the March definitely puts a little spring in your step. March is great for fans of gardening, warm weather and the outdoors. In case you don’t find a pot of gold on St. Patrick’s Day, here are some ideas to enjoy that will save you a few dollars. If your flowers haven’t bloomed but you want a little color… then head out to Tulipmania at Dutch Hollow Farms. From March 7th-20th venture through one of the best tulip fields in America and fall in love with the blooms. They are just as excited about the colors of spring as you are and would love to help you select the most delightful blooms that will beautify your home. Check it out, experience the blooms and activities for kids! General Admis-

By Monica Barber sion: $7 Seniors/Military: $5 http://www. dutchhollowfarms.com/One of the best about Modesto around springtime is the opening of the Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market. March 19th marks the return of this celebrated event. It is one of the great places to find a great selection of fresh organic foods, fruits, vegetables, local eggs, honey, baked goods, and plants along with music, activities and more. The Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market is located on 16th Street between H & I Streets, Thursdays & Saturdays from 8am-1pm. Info: https://modestocfm.com/ For the first time many tattoo enthusiasts will make their way to Modesto for the 1st Annual Tattoo Expo, March 21st 22nd. What happens at a tattoo convention is that guys and dolls will walk past booths, showing off their existing work, perhaps looking for their first piece, thumb through artists books and pages of flash before making a deal with just the right artist. The event will have artists taking appointments, daily competitions, music, food and more. All ages are welcome. Tickets: GA $20one day $30-2 day. Kids 12 & under are free. http://modesto.tat-expo.com/

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Put on your running shoes and get ready for the Annual Modesto Marathon on March 29th. The world-renowned race zips in and out of downtown Modesto and through our beautiful tree-city neighborhoods. Don’t miss out on the after party at the Finish Line Festival where you can congratulate the winners. The event is fun for all ages with food truck alley, beer & wine garden, booths and kids zone activities. The race begins at 7am, so sign up soon or cheer for your favorites. www.modestomarathon.com Add some spring to your step, Modesto, Kisses, m.

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By Mary Layton Here is a nice inspiration a friend shared with me the other day: “ Be kinder to yourself and your kindness will flood the world.” It took me a long time to learn that being kinder to myself isn’t selfish but actually helps my family and everyone I come in contact with. If I neglect my own well-being, for example ignore when I am hungry, thirsty, lonely, tired or upset it not only puts a lot o stress on me but also effects others. The absence of

kindness is contagious. We can do so much to flood our world with goodness if we care to. What keeps me from being kind to myself? I think it is my ambition and restlessness. When I try to do too much in one day the pressure of rushing makes me feel irritable and short with people. I don’t even enjoy myself in those moments. It’s time then for me to take a break, go for a walk or rest. May be I spend time in my garden and stop to smell the roses, as they say. Puttering around, digging my hand in the soil and watering my plants makes me feel cared for myself and nourishes me deeply. Life is going by so fast! Does it really have to be full of stress all the time? I believe there’s got to be some time, here and there, for everyone to enjoy and pamper themselves a little. Spring is here again. We can admire the flowering of the orchards, take in the sweet smells in the air, go for walks and slow down to be in the moment. It’s really important I believe for our health, emotional stability and growth to be aware of the speed and make room for some pauses. We may need time to examine some of our behaviors and correct them if necessary. Sitting down to listen to music, curling up with a book, spending time with our pets, getting a massage or a facial, exercise and meditation nourish the soul. Caring for myself first is part of caring for others. For more info go to taichi4modesto.com or call (209)572-4518

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By Sofia Johnson

Happy Birthday Modesto! Happy March Modesto! This month I wanted to talk about some of the organizations that you don’t have to necessarily be in, to be apart of. The first being Girl Scouts. I was inspired to write about this because the Girl Scout logo, which is green, reminds me of March and it’s also cookie season of course! This is a major fundraiser and teaches the girl’s important life skills such as goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. So next time you see a couple of cute girls in sashes and vests in front of your local grocery store, don’t be afraid to stop by; you can even buy a box for a veteran if you’re not a cookie person yourself. I, myself, have been in girl scouts for 12 years and there is nothing more exciting than cookie season. I can’t think of a better way to support our community. Another experience this month that is al-

ways a good time is the Modesto Marathon or MOMA. This will take place Sunday, March 29th. Although I have not run the event myself, it is always fun to stand at the finish line and cheer on my friends who do. There are plenty of vendors and stands located next to the finish line in downtown Modesto. It is so impressive to see everyone who runs it, definitely all ages. You may even find interest in it and want to join in next year. There is a teen program for training called Teens Run Modesto (TRM) that trains on Saturday mornings at Dry Creek trail leading up to the big day. I would highly suggest looking into this. I hope this helped inspired you this month and as always, I’m excited to see you out in the community showing your support and love for this amazing town we live in. It is also important to remember to go green and keep Modesto clean so we can continue to put on these amazing events we offer.

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Go Knights Ferry Step back in time and experience what life was like during this most trying time in our nation’s history. We must not forget the war that nearly tore America apart. You can witness a recreation of the civil war battles on March 21st & 22nd, 2020 with the Knights Ferry, American Civil War Association Gates open from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Battles Times: Saturday 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM Located at the Historic Knights Ferry Covered Bridge, Stanislaus River Parks is located in Knights Ferry. Look for the signs. The American Civil War Association is a nonprofit organization 501 (c) (3) Dedicated to preserving our National Civil War Heritage www.acwa.org Enjoy some more history about this event from local historian Lloyd Ploutz www.modestoview.com/ historyview-knights-ferry/

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Open Early!

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

DOWTOWN MODESTO

Open Late!

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

Parking

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

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Music in the Plaza Returns May 1st for 2020 For many will not come soon enough, it marks the return of Music in the Plaza. The beloved weekly concert in the 10th Street Plaza which runs each Friday 7-9 pm from May 1st to October 2nd and is hosts to some of the area’s best musicians. This is a community event and we want to thank all the generous sponsors without whom it would not exist; Fuzio Universal Bistro, Ralston’s Goat, Brenden Theatre, Rodin Ranch, Graffiti Dogs, Downtown Improvement District, Visit Modesto, Patch Crew, Law Offices of Gary Nelson, ModestoView, City of Modesto and Modesto Area Music Awards. Some of this year’s artists include Remedy, David Perez Band, The Good Ones, Tongue & Groove, BluesBox Bayou Band, Sloome, Gravel&Grace and Lodge Pole Pickers(performing on May the 4th Star Wars Celebration). So make plans to come out early grab a spot in front of the stage or at one of the great patios in the Plaza and enjoy some fantastic music in Downtown Modesto.

SPENCER DAY - Sunday April 5, 2020 Exclusive Afternoon Modesto Show! ‘Winner of the ASCAP sponsored 2020 - 35th Bistro Awards as Singer Songwriter Recording Artist’. Members of his band have been touring Internationally, playing Royal Albert Hall with Jeff Goldblum jazz band and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. CHECK PROSPECT THEATRE FOR SHOWTIMES, TICKETS AND DETAILS TBA

GO DOWNTOWN - MODESTO MARATHON If you are hoping to go to the Boston Marathon, the Modesto Marathon is rated one of the to 50 ways to make the cut. The Modesto Marathon is quickly becoming one of the Go To marathons with a fast flat course, great views of the mountains, excellent support and pace teams and a good early start that brings in top finishers around 9:30 am. You can beat the system and preregister and then come to the Marathon Expo on Saturday and pick up all of your race packs and avoid the pre-race jitters. There is a full, half, 10k and 5k race for all abilities. Get ready to fun fast, have fun and make the Modesto Marathon your stepping stone to the Boston. You can even be a virtual runner and compete! Find out what that’s about and register now at www. modestomarathon.com March 28 expo, March 29 race at 7 am.

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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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