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MARCH 2025
March 7 Billy Nation at The State Theatre
March 7-9 BoeingBoeing at Gallo Center
March 14-15 CWB Pirates & Cowboys at Gallo Center
March 15 ShamRocked at Twisted Pig
March 17 St Patrick’s Day at P Wexford’s Pub
March 21-22/28-30 The Revolutionists at Prospect Theater Project
March 22 Willie Barcena at The State Theatre
March 23rd Modesto Marathon in Downtown Modesto
March 25-26 The Cher Show at Gallo Center
March 29 Stroll Down Penny Lane at The State Theatre
GREETINGS VIEW
March seems to be when the great outdoors springs to life, energizing our community. It’s been snowy, rainy and windy and now the blossoms our bursting out and the pollinators are buzzing around. walking on a local trail with our grandkids in the afternoon and dining on a restaurant patio in the evening. Our hillsides are looking like Ireland which works out well for all that celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, like me. Can’t wait.
As we come out of winter and spring forward on March 9, I always think about what the next generations will think about Modesto. As you read this, Modesto is being celebrated around the world for the beautiful show the almond blossoms are giving us thanks to the great work of Visit Modesto. Nice to be in the New York times for something cool like this. I can’t think of a local organization that reaches so far and connects that does a better job, running on a very tight budget. This is what happens when we have professional hospitality people running Visit Modesto.
One of the other things we are know around the world for is our film makers, one in particular, George Lucas. But we are only as good as what we continue to make it.
How are we creating new things that will set Modesto apart? Who’s next?
There is a hotbed of activity in our local
film making community. These are our story tellers and our creatives. It brings us all together with local locations, local music, local production and you never know who will be the next one to make a mark. There is a very cool event that is pointing the way, creating excitement to get new people into film. Technology has made it so much easier to film and produce, but you still need a great story, good sound and a lot of energy to make it happen. The 48 Hour Film Competition brings this to the front each March. ModestoView sponsors one of the awards, and this event is so exciting. New ideas, action, horror and comedy, all coming from a prompt to finished film short in 48 hours. This is where we will find our new Richard Bare or George Lucas. It was so fun to get some of our local filmmakers together to film our action cover. My personal mad props to Sky who did the shoot, ready to give birth at any minute. Don’t miss this event March 28 at the State.
ModestoView loves to promote the good things happening here in our area and we are celebrating International Women’s month. Like filmmaker Sky Tallone, we are helping recognized the amazing local women who are being celebrated at the SCCW Outstanding Women celebration on March 15. Our family has a lot of amazing women, and it is so great to see these local people celebrated for what they bring to our community.
So exciting that the ModestoView was recognized as one of the best sources for local information in a City of Modesto survey. It’s wonderful to see that we are actually making a solid difference and makes us want to push even harder. We have big things coming up like May the 4th, Music in the Plaza, Rockin’ Holiday, and the MAMA Awards, all produced by the ViewCrew. We are work-
ing hard to get people to pay attention to our town, and to our local businesses, that are the heart and soul of our community. Thank you to all that advertise here as you make it possible for us to keep pushing a positive narrative.
March is a great time to get out with your family. The evenings are longer, and evening family dinners are better and kids need to burn off extra energy. Looking outside is important. Putting down the phone or tablet is important, taking a long walk is important and making time for your kids and grandkids is extremely important. There are many new upgraded parks and places to explore. It all gets down to time, and what we are doing to make our community a place where our kids will want to be long term. We can do this Modesto. Let’s find our next Grandaddy, our next George Lucas, our next Jeremy Renner and hope that they will inspire another generation to make a difference and change how people see Modesto. It’s a team effort and we all need to work together to make it happen and build a wave of the next wave of young professionals want to live here.
But most of all, thanks to all of you that are out there creating events, hosting neighborhood meetings, starting new businesses and being the change that Modesto needs. That is why ModestoView is here, to celebrate all of you and help point the way for positive Modesto area living. It truly takes teamwork so that we can stay focused on our mission to “Serve Civic Pride Daily”. With gratitude, Chris Murphy Founder & Publisher, ModestoView. chrism@modestoview.com
On the cover
We are celebrating our local film community and the accomplishments of our developing film makers. We had fun filming an urban escape in the new MOCSE Credit Union Buzz VW, since it is the 75th Anniversary of the VW Bus. Thanks Melonie Albino for bringing this escape vehicle. MJC Instructor and film maker Sky Tallone, with the image of George Lucas looking over her shoulder directed this shot on what was her scheduled due date. It’s likely that baby Story will be here when you read this. Thanks also to the CVFP team of Jacob True on camera, Hakeem Pierstorff on boom and Jenna Costa, and Nicole Guiterrez and Nick Tehada making the getaway. Thanks to MJ Mangano for bringing this action sequence to life on the cover from Modesto’s J Street St mural alley between 10th and 11th. The filmmaker mural was painted Ella Yates and was sponsored by ModestoView, Peer Recovery & Chris Ricci Presents.
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DESIGN, LAYOUT, & ART
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Photo Director
Michael J. Mangano
Production Manager Abigail Power
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGERS
Madison Leupp – Adobe Specialist
Brandon Brush - Correspondent
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Jim Christiansen
Abigail Power
Eric Benson
Middagh Goodwin
Harrison Power
Mary Layton
Monica Barber
Brandilyn Mitchell
Tasha Wilson
Carly Russell
Steve Perry
Savanna Williams
Mattea Overstreet
Joseph Zimmerer
Coach Colin McBride
Sophie O’Hara
Sam Pierstorff
Devry Thayer
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Michael J Mangano
SCCW Outstanding Women
Stanislaus County Commission for Women 2025 Outstanding Women Awards
The Stanislaus County Commission for Women is proud to honor these 10 women and 1 man for their incredible advocacy and service in Stanislaus County. Every year, the Commission receives a slate of nominations that reminds us of the awesome work being done to make our world a better place for all - in the arts, in agriculture, in business, in education, in health, and in the legal field. We congratulate them and are thrilled to celebrate them at the Outstanding Woman Brunch on March 15
Angela K. Drew
A dancer, author, and poet, Angela currently serves as Poet Laureate for the City of Modesto. She serves as the Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Co-Lead for Kaiser where she’s received numerous awards.
Rosizela Perez Jordan
A career educator, Rosi has been a teacher, vice principal, and principal and leveraged educational experience as a founding board member of the Modesto Children’s Museum.
Gabriela Hernandez
Gabriela serves on the Patterson City Council, after having served on numerous local committees. She is the founder of The Kindness Knot, a movement dedicated to promoting compassion and understanding.
Theresa Kiehn
Theresa is firmly grounded in the agricultural community, where she advocates for the advancement and betterment of women in the industry, focusing especially on safety as president and CEO of AgSafe.
Judge Carrie Stephens
Judge Stephens served in the US Navy, as a deputy public defender, and a counsel advocate for abused and neglected children. Since 2018, she has served as a Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge.
Polet Hernandez
A behavioral health social worker, Polet is the founding coordinator for Undocumented Student Services at CSU Stanislaus, and is a dedicated supporter of undocumented families in both her professional and volunteer efforts.
Janet Lancaster
Janet is receiving the Outstanding Trailblazer Award posthumously. A long time teacher, Janet served our community schools. She volunteered extensively, and at the McHenry Museum served as an archivist, researcher, and historian.
Lourdes Uranday
Lourdes is the founder of the Be Anything Museum which celebrates resilience, diversity, and the power of women’s dreams. She uses the museum and her volunteer work within the community to provide mentorship, leadership, and empowerment for others.
Danyel Jacobo
Danyel uses her artistic talent to support and uplift incarcerated youth and victims of domestic violence. She teaches art in various alternative education programs and works as a Student Support Advocate.
Andrea Pegarella
Andrea oversees the “Day of Respect” at Modesto High School, where community members share stories of overcoming challenges, including discrimination. In her teaching career, she is worked to bring new perspectives to her students.
Gil Howard
Chosen by the Stanislaus County Commission for Women, Gil is the recipient of the Bette Belle Smith Award. His advocacy work with World Relief grew into serving as a drivers ed instructor for Afghan refugee women, where he is known for her kindness and patience, teaching women to navigate our shared communities.
By Jim Christiansen
March Into the Arts ART VIEW
The third Thursday Art Walk is back on March 20, and for the second time, the Modesto Junior College Art Gallery will be open during the 5 to 8 PM art walk hours. MJC professor Deborah Barr’s show “Filtered’ is the featured gallery event. Honorable Mention winner in the Circle Foundation for the Arts “Artist of the Year” Award of 500 participating artists worldwide. Barr’s work on display is worth a look, and some of the pieces will move on to a December 2025 solo show in New York. Save the date April 5 and 6 for Stanislaus Artist Open Studio weekend. The FREE all-ages event is from 11 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday and features 47 local artists at 28 studio venues. Maps online and in print will be available this month, likely at The Queen Bean. www.stanislausaos.com Modesto Art Group will meet at Modesto Art-
ist Movement headquarters at the Queen Bean on the second Friday, March 15. Anna Barber and Suzanne McCaslin were among the local artist award winners at the Expressions Show last month in Tracy. Kathryn Knightsby was featured artist of the month at Bookish in Roseburg Square. Rhett Regina Owings is the featured artist at Kruse Lucas Gallery on Tully Road in a three-month display.
March is Arts Education Month. The Stanislaus County Office of Education opens a multi-county display of student art from March 1 through the end of the month. Offices are located at 1100 H Street, Modesto. Come and support Youth Art at the Knights Ferry Art Studio on March 14 and get a free bowl of soup with the purchase of local pottery. Soup for the Youth Young Artist
Time for Wine
Showcase will include a musical performance by the Randy Mandy Band and the Frequency RESONATION. 4 to 7 PM, 17631 Main Street in Knights Ferry. Last month, the studio featured classes such as Learn to Process Wild Clay.
Ceramics and wheel throwing are among the classes for all ages at Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock. Their March Art Start in basic elements of art for the 5 to 7 age group starts March 1. MJC offers classes for older ceramics students. Dragonfly Art for Life provides a range of workshops and courses from preschool process to Open Art Nights. Dragonfly is open Tuesdays to Saturdays. Modesto Art Academy out in Salida gives classes. Oakdale Arts recently held classes in Collage at Gallery132 N. Third Street, Oakdale. The Stanislaus Arts Council gallery will have the annual Young at Art student show opens March 5 to the end of the month in the Stan
Arts Gallery at 1315 J Street. Currently, no classes are offered, and recent fundraising email request notes added support needed, or the gallery may close in June. Stanislaus Arts Council has since been awarded a State-Local Partnership Grant of $62,959 from the California Arts Council.
Recent exhibitions from Stan Arts like the “Celebration in Black” art display at the Gallo Center and the partnership “Stanislaus Artist Exchange” of local established artists showing at CSU Stanislaus Gallery and the CSUC BFA students shown at the Stan Arts Gallery representative of the collaboration direction taken.
Next Stan Arts call for artists is the Emerging Artists show, deadline to enter is March 15. The exhibition will take place from April 2 to May 2. www.stanislausarts. org
Stanislaus State | March 15 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the family and explore a range of free, fun scienti c activities.
By Chris Murphy
St Patrick’s Day is March 17
P. Wexford’s St. Patrick’s Day Party
– March 17
This is one of Modesto great traditional St. Patrick’s events and it is a MAMA winner too. Corned beef and cabbage, Guinness, bangers, Jameson and all of the traditional Irish fare are on deck. Did you know, you can get corned beef and cabbage and other Irish traditional favorites all year long at P. Wexford’s? This is the legit Irish pub and true to tradition and their party is always on the actual St. Patrick’s Day and the doors open at 11 am. Also check out the Premier league for the regular broadcasts and they often open early for early morning matches. @pwexfords
Enjoy the big outside party and toast the Irish featuring Triple D, Gotcha Covered, DJ Tease and more . Open early at 11 am, cover charge in the afternoon. www.pwexpub.com 209-576-7939 3313 McHenry Ave. Modesto @pwexfords
Twisted Pig brings their outdoor party back for another fun year with Shamrock’d on Saturday March 15, Noon – closing, featuring a great line up with the Good Ones, Matt Davis and then Blue Line at 5:30 and DJ808 till closing. Tix $17.50 advance. Very cool we can attend both of these in 2025.
Sidelines is back in the lucky game! Tony and the crew are having a St. Patrick’s Weekend with Journey Revisited on the 14th, Flying Blind on the 15th and Monday enjoy Bangarang and Modern Bound and Twisted Whiskey with a corned beef and Irish food all day Monday.
St. Patrick’s at the Mansion
Enjoy live Irish folk music, fun games, and other activities. The party will be held in the Mansion Garden area, weather permitting, or in the Mansion Basement. This is a “Reservations Only” event. No tickets will be sold at the door. Make your reservations no later than MARCH 7, 2025 by calling Janie @209-522-1739
Calaveras Celtic Festival and Concerts
Get your renaissance gear together and get ready for jousting, food, music and fun to celebrate all things Celtic.
March 7, 9 an 9th, there is a steady line up of fun. There are multiple stages for highland dancing, juggling, blacksmith demos and even live jousting. There will be featured shows by Golden Bough and Black Irish Band throughout the weekend and don’t worry, there will be a lot of bagpipes. There are multi day tickets available as well as single day. You can also enjoy enchanting story hours and Celtic food demos. For more info - https://calaverascelticfaire.com/
March 7-9th Celtic Faire at Sonora Fairgrounds
March 8th Leprechaun Crawl at Udder Place, Turlock
March 14th Kiss Me I’m Irish at Crocodile Nightclub
March 15th St. Patrick’s Craft Faire at Masonic Hall
March 15th Murphys Irish Day in Murphys
March 15th St. Patrick’s Celebration Party at McHenry Mansion
March 15th Shamrock’d at Twisted Pig
March 15th St. Patrick’s Party at Black Sheep, Riverbank
March 16th St. Pawty’s Day at Persuasion Brewing
March 17th St. Patrick’s Day Party at P Wexford’s Pub
March 17th St. Patrick’s Bash – Sidelines Whiskey Jacks
March 17th St. Patricks Day Party at Blaker, Ceres
March 17th St. Patrick’s Day Party at The Tarmac, Atwater
Between the Bars with Eric Fry
MV: Tell me about the moment a song firstreveals itself to you.
SONGWRITER VIEW IRISH VIEW
By Mattéa Overstreet
EF: One of two ways - a sudden flash of a melody paired with a lyric that feels profound to me in the moment. I’ve then got to immediately scramble for an instrument to figure out what I can do with it while it still feels like “something.”
MV: What’s a line from your song that still surprises you?
EF: “Why do I need so many things to feel like me” A line that just sort of flowed out without much care or attention, but as soon as I stopped to think about it - the things I hold important in my life - possessions, friends, favorite places, etc., it made me think about my sense of identity, and how much of it is tied to external things.
MV: Have you ever written a song that scared you?
EF: I wrote a very upbeat, downright playful song about accepting death. It all came quickly - it took under an hour to write it. Shortly afterward, I thought, “Wait, why was THAT so easy?” To this day, it feels odd to sing those lyrics with joy, especially wondering if anybody is paying attention to the lyrics
MV: What lesson has songwriting taught you that applies to the rest of your life?
EF: Being truly open and honest is liber-
ating and worthwhile. Sharing a song with people is a scary thing. But to realize that people might resonate with something deeply personal that I created… inspires me to be more emotionally vulnerable in the rest of my life, and I find myself having far more positive interactions with people.
MV: What mindset shift helped you grow as a songwriter?
EF: Don’t fight the flow. Sometimes, that means scrapping half a song that doesn’t feel right. Sometimes, it means breaking a rhyme scheme for a good line. Sometimes, it means spending weeks tinkering with the melody. Go with your gut.
MV: What’s something you’ve learned about yourself from the way you write songs?
EF: I highly value simplicity. I have respect for and interest in other people pushing boundaries, but I really just want to play simply, write simply, and live simply. I used to be self-conscious about that, uninspired, but I’ve come to realize there’s SO much you can do with just a few key ingredients. Good music can be made without fancy riffs, and a good life can be lived without fancy toys.
Check out more from local songwriter Eric Fry on Instagram @ericfrymus
FOOD VIEW
By Chris Murphy
Photos: MJ Mangano
Twisted Pig goes St Patrick’s
Twisted Pig is fresh and made from scratch. Since 2001, Thomas Guerrero and Seth Bassett have made it a priority to get back the basics on what a great smoked meat is. From brisket to ribs, they are really delivering authentic smoked tasty treats. As we cruise into March, this smoked meat goodness meets up with St. Patrick’s Day and it is pretty magic.
Corned Beef is one of the ViewCrew’s favorite things, especially in March, and this really delivers. General Manager Mike Alquist has fine-tuned their menu so that they are not only a great bar, but a great a full service restaurant with special focus on house smoked meats.
We spent the afternoon with Cameron Bedoe as he explained their slow cook methods and showed us some of their March showcase entrees. Not only that, he prepared these treats as a leprechaun. Talk about putting yourself into your food.
We started out with a special Twisted Bacon and Corned Beef Mac N Cheese.
Wow, rich beer cheese, with cheddar and pepperjack sauce topped with fresh cooked bacon and corned beef. The corned beef specials continue with special loaded fries, topped with corned beef and beer cheese.
Finally, Chef Leprechaun set up his taco
bar and hand-made corned beef tacos with cheese, tomatoes, onions and sriracha aioli drizzled on top. These are fire!
One of the most popular items on the menu all the time are the fish and chips. These are hand-battered cod fillets served over a bed of chips (fries) All of the meats are smoked on site and their specialty is a smoked brisket. Their house favorite is their Dip Tip Sandwich with au jus and dishes like the Pig Pen.
Of course, the bar is located right in the middle and Lacy Bardough can always get you a Jameson, Guinness or any of your other favorite tasty drinks.
This season, they will be presenting their 3rd Annual Shamrock’d party on March 15.
Great bands all day like the Blue Line, Matt Davis & Lankford, Kenny and the 132s and DJ 808.
Enjoy Sunday Brunch from 9 -1 with amazing stacks of pancakes, Brunch-fast burritos, French toast and more. Weekend evenings stop by and enjoy some live local music along with your BBQ.
Twisted Pig
2717 Coffee Rd, Ste A, Modesto 209-846-9461
@twistedpigbarandgrill
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH ‘THE CHANGE’®
MARCH 1
ANDY GRAMMER: MONSTER TOUR
MARCH 2
Premier Partner Central Valley Doctors Health System
Sponsored by U.S. Bank
PRETTY WOMANTHE MUSICAL
MARCH 5-6
Presented by Boyett Petroleum
Sponsored by Oak Valley Community Bank
BOEING BOEINGGALLO CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY
MARCH 7-9
Presented by Silva Injury Law, Inc.
Sponsored by Beard Land & Investment Co.
RUMOURS ATLA FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE
MARCH 8
DELFEAYO MARSALIS & THE UPTOWN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
MARCH 9
Sponsored by Visit Modesto
DRAGONS & MYTHICAL BEASTS
MARCH 10
JEFF BOYER’S BIG BUBBLE BONANZA
MARCH 15
VELOCITY IRISH DANCE
MARCH 16
BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO DE AMALIA HERNÁNDEZ
MARCH 20
RONSTADT REVUE FEATURING GESENIA
MARCH 21
LADIES OF LAUGHTER
MARCH 22
ISABEL LEONARD & PABLO SAINZ-VILLEGAS
MARCH 22
THE CHER SHOW
MARCH 25-26
Presented by Boyett Petroleum and DoubleTree by Hilton Modesto
PAUL ANKAALL THE HITS - HIS WAY
MARCH 28
Premier Partner Central Valley Doctors Health System
Sponsored by The Save Mart Companies
ILUMINATE
MARCH 30
Presented by Kaiser Permanente Sponsored by Hilmar Cheese Company
MAMA VIEW
If You Want Music, We Got It
March is the time of year when promoters start booking events for the year. Modesto Area Music and I are no different. We have 20 dates for Music in the Plaza to fill, along with May the Fourth Be With You, the Legends of the Cruise, and music for Graffiti Cruise Night. When we fill in those dates, we will book Rockin’ Holiday—If you are interested in performing, email mamarecords209@gmailcom.
By Middagh Goodwin
Hopefully, you have all used the downtime that Winter offers, worked on and recorded new music, created new merchandise, made a video, and got those promotional pictures taken. Creating a professional EPK so you can book bigger and better shows over the next few months. Start booking shows sixty to ninety minutes away from home, and as you build up a draw in those areas, increase the radius by thirty to sixty miles. When booking any gig, ask the venue or promoter for local press, college or community radio, and places in town where you can send flyers to help promote your shows.
Locally, you can submit songs to KCSSManager@ gmail.com KCSS 91.9 FM Turlock, to jimcostello@mac.com to be considered for KCBP 95.5 FM or mamarecords209@gmail to be played on MAMA Radio. Do a Google search for community, streaming, and college radio, and you will find contacts for stations around California and the United States that are looking for content to play on their stations and shows. Search for blogs and podcasts relevant to your musical style to help increase your reach or promote a new album or tour.
A little legwork will go a long way to helping you get shows, get heard, increase your fanbase, and, in turn, increase your viability to be booked on bigger and better-paying gigs.
One last thing: email your local shows to events@modestoview.com so we can add them to our calendar and help you spread the word.
INTER VIEW
By Chris Murphy
The obvious question is, who is the next George Lucas? That makes a really big jump as he is one of a kind. But Modesto native Richard Bare once told a young Lucas, “if one guy from Modesto can make it, why not two?” And the rest is history, or the future for that matter. Film is inspiration. Story telling is inspiration. A good story and a wonderful film can be a blockbuster, or it can be a critical darling that plays in art houses. No matter where it ends up, it will be appreciated. Modesto is primed to be an incubator for film directors and you have to start somewhere. The 48 Hour Film Competition is a poetry slam on the big screen. You get a prompt, 48 hours and go. Next stop, the initial showings at the State Theatre, surrounded by fellow film enthusiasts. Low budgets and short lead times breed creativity. Some of the greatest directors started with the pressure of no time and no money.
Modesto native, Andrew Wong brought the idea of the 48 Hour Film Competition back to Modesto in 2019. This event captivated the community as film crews fanned out across Modesto to create their short feature films. This year’s finale is March 28. You can sign up at www.thestate.org Please pre-register and kick-off is March 16.
Modesto View: What is it about the short format film that you find exciting?
Andrew Wong: Short films showcase creativity and talent in a powerful, condensed format. With our competition selecting 16 standout films from over 50 submissions, we get a glimpse into diverse perspectives and innovative storytelling. It’s an exciting way to spotlight local filmmakers and the stories they’re passionate about.
MV: You have worked and studied in China and have the SF 48 Hour Film Competition. How does Modesto fit in this mix?
AW: Modesto is my foundation. It’s where I was born, raised, and shaped by incredible mentors. While I’ve showcased a short at Cannes, filmed in China, and now run my production company in SF, I always keep my hometown close to my heart. Seeing Modesto’s growing art scene is inspiring, and I hope to contribute to its creative future while supporting the next generation of filmmakers.
Andrew Wong
MV: What surprises you the most about each year’s competition?
AW: The sheer passion of the filmmakers. At this point, the films being high quality is expected, but the diversity of stories and the dedication of the teams always stand out. Many competitors return year after year, taking immense pride in being regulars. It has become one of the area’s biggest filmmaking showcases, and seeing that sense of community grow makes me incredibly proud.
MV: How do the young directors who make these films make the jump to larger-scale projects?
AW: It all comes down to the filmmaker’s drive. The competition is a catalyst—it pushes them to create and overcome procrastination. Once they’ve experienced the satisfaction of completing a film, the next step is using that momentum to take on bigger, more ambitious projects with larger teams and higher stakes. We can’t make someone create great art, but we can encourage them and see what they create. The hope is that this experience fuels their passion to go further.
MV: What advice would you give a new young filmmaker?
AW: Just make a film! Start it and finish it, no matter how it turns out. Don’t wait until you have “better gear” or “the perfect story.” Perfectionism can lead to inaction, but even an imperfect film is a step forward. The worst outcome is learning valuable lessons
for the next one. Don’t let fear of failure keep you from taking that first step. As Rachael Robertson said, “I’d rather regret what I did than regret what I didn’t do.”
MV: Give us a pro-tip for teams in the 2025 48 Hour Film Festival.
AW: Prioritize good audio. Good audio is more powerful than good visuals. Use a lavalier mic or have a dedicated boom operator, and make sure your music doesn’t overpower dialogue. Bad audio stands out in a theater setting more than you think, so clear sound can make your film feel higher quality and give you a competitive edge.
MV: If you had unlimited funds, what would your dream project be?
AW: I’d create a film institute wheremid-career artists mentor the next generation of filmmakers, actors, writers, musicians, and editors. It would be a space for artists at all stages to collaborate, learn, and uplift each other—where there’s always a film to watch, a concert to hear, or a play to experience. And with whatever funds are left, I’d buy X and rename it Twitter.
Jacob True is committed to finding and mentoring the next big film maker. Jacob and a couple of other local filmmakers in 2020 created CVFP to help support our community of fellow filmmakers in creating exciting movies. They collaborated with Sam Pierstorff and the State Theater to create their film school program “CVFP at the State” in 2022.
MV: What excites you the most about bringing ideas to “film”?
JT: I have always loved the collaborative element of filmmaking and getting to see everyone’s perspective on the ideas of a film. As the director, I know what I want to say within my movie, but I surround myself with a team of artists who elaborate on my ideas and are able to elevate them to a degree I could never do by myself. When someone watches a film they may not immediately notice the costumes, the lighting, the sound design, but each element of a film is tailor-made by a group of artists for the story. That’s something I feel you can’t capture in any other medium.
MV: What filmmakers really inspired you?
JT: I know it is the most common answer you’re going to get in this area, but it has to be George Lucas. You could easily argue he has had the largest influence on shaping the current filmmaking landscape, and Star Wars was the first movie where I truly experienced “movie magic.” His philosophy about making movies on your own terms with the resources you have available to you is something I refer to daily, and is something that resonates with all filmmakers within our area.
MV: What do you think is the least understood element of creating a film?
JT: I think a lot of people have this idea that filmmaking is something that is supposed to come naturally to you if you
Jacob True Sky Tallone
are “good at it.” A lot of filmmakers who are just starting out go to create a film and it rarely turns out how they would like it to. This discourages a lot of people, but it is perfectly normal to make mistakes while you are learning. Even today, I am constantly learning and improving my craft because you will never know all there is to know about filmmaking. The most important part is that you find your voice, and make films that are authentic to you. Audiences are very quick to forgive any technical shortcomings of a movie if they are truly engaged by it.
MV: Describe your craziest directorial or film making moment?
JT: Just in the past year, we were filming a short and we were capturing a shot on some train tracks. During our location scouting, it seemed as though trains never actually came through this area, but of course once we were actually shooting the film a train came out of nowhere. We had to race to pick up our cameras, microphones, and lighting gear to get out of the way as soon as possible. I had never seen a set move so fast! We didn’t end up losing any gear but it was a close call and a really funny moment to look back on.
MV: Do you have a personal hack that makes film directing easier for you?
JT: The job of a director is really the job of finding the right talent. If a director is able to pick out the right performers and crew members, a set will practically run itself. Because of this I always take the time to find people I am able to click with both personally and professionally. Once you have done that, directing is just a matter of calling action and cut!
MV: What advice would you give a beginner filmmaker?
JT: Make movies as much as possible. Don’t worry about making the film perfect or about the little details, it is more important to get practice by actually making movies. I studied filmmaking for years before I was finally able to get access to a camera,
the new FTVE program at MJC, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. It’s brought a new energy to our local film community, and now MJC’s art building halls are busy with students planning and shooting film projects together.
MV: Who are your filmmaking inspirations?
and I learned more in a few months with the camera than I did the entire time before then. As long as you keep practicing you can only continue to improve!
MV: Is the CVFP available for private production needs?
JT: Of course! We offer premium video production services at competitive rates, ensuring your vision comes to life in a way that fits your budget. We have filmed commercials, corporate videos, live events, really anything someone may need! On top of that, our workforce is primarily made up of hungry artists who are eager to prove themselves in a professional capacity. This means they will be sure to put in the extra time and effort it takes to make your video one of a kind.
MV: How can people join up with the CVFP?
JT: People who want to work with CVFP can submit a form to us on our website centralvalleyfilmproject.com. You can also follow us on instagram and facebook with our handle @cvfp209 so you are the first to know about our next community events and initiatives!
Learn film at MJC
Film, Television, & Electronic Media
Certificate of Achievement is back at MJC. The Film, Television, & Electronic Media Certificate of Achievement Program prepares students to enter broadcasting, cable, online media, and related industries.
MJC Instructor, who at press time was due with her daughter any day, Sky Tallone has been making films in our area for sometime with her own studios. Now she is an instructor and mentor for many learning filmmakers. So impressive that she did our cover shoot on her actual baby due date.
We asked a few questions:
MV: How exciting is it that MJC has restored their film program?
Sky: There is so much excitement around
Sky: Early inspirations were the dark Jim Henson fantasies like Labyrinth, Neil Jordan’s Interview with the Vampire, David Fincher’s work like Fight Club, and early Quentin Tarantino and Tim Burton, Michel Gondry. Currently some of my favorite directors include Alex Garland, Robert Eggers, Jordan Peele, and Ari Aster. I love elevated horror and sci-fi that delves into deep themes.
MV: How do you recommend that students prepare for this program?
Sky: MJC’s program is designed to be for everyone of all experience levels. It’s currently a certificate program which is very hands-on and project-based. So just be ready to work and collaborate and create!
MV: What are your film making goals?
Sky: The big dream for me right now is to make my first feature film here in the central valley in the next couple years! This filmmaking community that’s come together has made it possible. l’d also like to mention my husband Spider Santana, my partner in everything I do, my writing partner and production partner on every film and every project. He’s very involved in all this as well. Our son Knight Santana is almost 3 years old, and our newborn baby girl will be named Story! (As of now, still not here yet!)
Learn more www.mjc.edu/aph/ftve.html
Those that have lead the path.
Modesto is lucky to have a couple of current film makers that have made some great works. Greg and Mark Runnels made the breakthrough Youthandasia and Alley Cat among others and have made some great critical impressions, recently producing Pride Wars and are currently working on a documentary of the SF Punk scene. There a cool film company, A&P Productions that has been really successful at making 80s style slasher and horror movies, even distributing on VHS tape to fit the genre. For students interested in animation, Downey High School has an innovative animation program and is a two-time award winner at the New York Film Festival
@markpaulrunnels and @gregrunnels @aandpproductions – Mature content https://downey.mcs4kids.com/o/downey/ page/design-visual-and-media-arts
BIG VIEW
It’s a beautiful green world out there.
by Chris Murphy
Easy - Walk the Cruise Route!
Modesto
is
amazing this
time
of year
. Rolling green hills, covered with almond blossoms make you want to get outside and do some exploring. The entire world knows about our amazing almond blossom season thanks to the great work of Visit Modesto. It’s nice to be in the New York Times and numerous travel journals for something beautiful that has us ranked with the cherry blossoms in Washington DC and Japan. Nice huh? You know the ViewCrew loves positive news about Modesto.
Friends, in that vein, one thing we all know, is we need to get out more, check out this big world, get your steps in, go for a hike or bike, or even train for a marathon. No matter what your preference, the word of the month is Go!
If you have a desk job, the one thing that can make you feel fresher and more creative is to go for a walk. Steve Jobs was legendary for taking a walk when he needed to think. It charges up your batteries and frees your mind to wander to let the ideas flow You come back fresh and ready to innovate.
Fitness is one way to help make your brain work better and you will feel better, even it’s just a short walk.
Best of all, there are things for all levels of ability. We will help you find things to do, from easy to hard and will change the way you think and also make you look around. I’m sure that you will find things that need to be fixed, ways to do things better, and then come back and plan how to do something about it. You just may find that inner zen as you stroll or run and just listen to the wind. There are no rules. But whatever you do, you will feel better.
Here is a great basic way to start: Just Walk
You can walk with a purpose for a couple of things. The 3rd Thursday Art Walk on March 20 is a great way to stroll downtown and you can stop along the way and check out restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and theatres. You can stroll our local parks and trails. Measure H has really helped as there are new playgrounds, sidewalks and the Modesto Park Ranger program. As you walk around, use the GoModesto! Ap to alert the city of things that need to be improved or call the non-emergency number 209-552-2470
You can learn all about Modesto history and our classic car and rock and roll heritage in one simple walking tour. Head to 10th St Plaza where a 25-station walking tour begins on the Modesto Historic Cruise Route and the Legends of the Cruise Walk of Fame. Yes, this is where it was all happening when George Lucas was in high school and what he presented to the world in the film American Graffiti. It’s based on the stories from our local legends that are showcased on the Walk of Fame in 10th St Plaza. Discover the places and people that cruised along 10th and 11th St back in 1962. www.modestocruiseroute.com
Easy- Go Hike a Mural
Downtown Modesto is home to many amazing large-scale murals that showcase our American Graffiti and classic car heritage. Check out the original mural at 13th and J as well as others celebrating our local agriculture, poop culture and hometown heroes like Royal Robbins. This is a really fun walking tour and you will be impressed by the quality and variety of our murals. These are great Instagram spots! There is even a new Mural tour that you can take presented by Visit Modesto. www.visitmodesto.com
Easy – Hike
Check out the new Dos Rios State Park on the west side. This is California’s newest State Park and it is just a short drive out on Shiloh Rd from Modesto on Highway 132 and Paradise Road. Access is free during this opening phase and there are currently two hikes, one 3.8 miles and another 1.8 mile pond loop. Bring your binoculars as there is amazing bird watching at this park and a huge variety of wild life. Check out there and other State Parks. www.parks.ca.gov
Medium – Run a 5 or 10K.
This will get your blood flowing and a 5K is a great way to start. What’s nice is you can run or walk a 5K and get the feel for this length. You can support our first responders and get some fitness at the same time at the annual 10 K with a Cop on March 8. You can be right there with some of our responders, dressed in full gear as they run the full 10K. https://www.facebook.com/10KWithACopNorCal There is also 5K option at the Modesto Marathon as well so anyone can try.
Hard – Modesto Marathon March 23
This is the big one Modesto. But don’t worry, there is an easier 5k and 10K. Our local Boston Marathon qualifying race course is flat and fast. This is a good place to try to set some records.
The Modesto Marathon was founded to serve the local community by providing quality marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K running events while promoting physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Proceeds benefit the Teens Run Modesto program, which challenges area youth, especially those at-risk, to experience the benefits of goal setting, character development, adult mentoring and improved physical fitness through a structured training program culminating in the running and completion of Marathon. Take
some time and go out and cheer these athletes of all abilities as there are many great vantage points. One of the best is at the corner of 9th and N as they head to the home stretch.
Packet pick up at the Graffiti USA Museum on March 22. Marathon, 1/2 marathon start at 7am, 10K and 5K at 7:30. Race starts at 11th and finished at 11th and N.
Register at www.modestomarathon.com
Did you know the current Modesto Marathon record times?
Male - 2:16:45 (2019) - CJ Albertson, 25, Fresno
Female - 2:39:04 (2015) 0 Anna Bretan, 30, Berkeley
Get and Stay Active!
Did you know that you can become a lifeguard? The City of Modesto offers training to be a lifeguard. The City pool season will traditionally are open by June and trained lifeguards will be needed. Lifeguard certification classes, water lessons, tennis, softball, senior center programs, available through Parks and Rec in March and April. Get a headstart and Highlight leisure bucks program? https://www.modestogov.com/2268/Activities-Online-Registration
Check the Activities guide for other City of Modesto programs from Art to Zumba. www.modestogov.com/483/Activity-Guide
Watch the Water
Be careful by the rivers. We have had some pretty decent snowpack, but the rivers are running high and they are very cold. Even if they look slow, they have a lot of fast-moving deep water. Please make sure you and your kids are water-safe.
SPORTS VIEW
By Coach Colin McBride
Winter Playoffs to Spring Forward to the Court & Mound
We had an exciting basketball and soccer championship and playoff season. Wow, our local schools shined. Now it’s time to turn to the Spring Sports Baseball & Softball season. Thanks to all the coached that are keeping us up to date.
Beyer Baseball’s Michael Brewer returns for his 4th year as the head coach, his top returning players: Matt Correia & Jordan Harlan. Beyer new players: John Capous, Izaiah Ishihara & Jordan Capell. Beyer varsity baseball staff: Jacob Scott & Jeff Capell. Beyer Softball’s Mike Young is on his 12th year head coaching the varsity softball program. His top players: Jordyn Lish, Chelsee Toon & Mackenzie Hough. His varsity staff: Sean Lish, Donnie, Jana Fontana. Downey Softball’s Renee Downey is returning for her 4th year head coaching the program. Her top players: Sofia Rosemire & Ella Browning. New players: Nichole Aquirre, Chloe Moreno, Alize Roberts & Angelina Camargo. Her varsity staff: Tina Robinson & Ashley Bonham. Downey Baseball’s Justin Schwitters returns for his 9th year head coaching the program. Downey baseball will compete with a heavy schedule this year, they play Salina high, Pineer high (Woodland), West Park & Laguna Creek ( Elk Grove). His top returning players: Daley Holmes, Isaac Doornwood, Ryne Moore, Jayceon Sloan & Aiden Cruz. Top newcomers: Owen Sacuskie, Julian Masani, Gus Monuz, Isaiah Hernandez. His varsity staff: Chuck Hamilton, Kevin Silva & Kevin Moore
Modesto Baseball’s Dennis Mattos is back head coaching the program. Mohi will be hosting the Dicks Windemuth tournament this Spring. Top Player: David Robinson, Brent Krueger’s & Carlos Villanos. Modesto
Softball’s new varsity head coach Matthew Farias takes over the program this year after coaching Mohi baseball these past 4 years. Top players: Aaliyah Williams , Breana Arellano. Top newcomers: Melissa Rameriz , Savanah Fuentes & Taylor Luton
Enochs Baseball’s Haig Shahbazian returns for his 7th year head coaching the varsity team, 18 years total in the Enochs baseball program. Enochs is coming off 2nd place in the CCAL last year while also advancing to the 2nd round of the playoffs. Top Players: Jack Thorning, Caden Reeve, Johnny Staggs, Jiven Randhawa & Bryan Delgado & Michael Kila Day. His varsity staff: Darly Galloway (21 years & 6 years with the Enochs varsity program). Curtis Staggs & Sammy Augustine. Enochs Softball’s Adriana Martinez is entering her 7th year as the head coach, was asst varsity coach from 2012-2016 years. During coach Martinez tenure she has won 2 league title and has made the playoffs 4 times. Her top players: Lilliana Camarena, Kaylee Ruiz & Camila Rameriz.
Boys’ Volleyball is ready to go! Enochs boys’ volleyball’s first-year head coach Lili Leiva, has 6 years of experience. She was the head freshman girls’ volleyball coach this past fall. Her top players: Andre Suico, Nate Hosain, Cyenn Lee, Miles Sieferer & Ethan Vang . The boy’s program is looking forward to defending its CCAL title this spring. Modesto boys’ volleyball news: Traci Mulder is Back! She is on her 3rd year head coaching the program. Coach Mulder has well over 25 years of volleyball experience, 16 years at Mohi. Her top players: Sergio Rodriguez, Jared Mendoza, Bryant Vo & Carlos Medina Hope to see you out and the games and let’s get outside, support our local sports and let’s get together and cheer.
ONLINE VIEW
We have so many great stories to tell that we can't fit them all in our printed magazine so we have posted them on ModestoView.com: here is a preview of those stories New and Old; follow QR scan the code to take you to the complete story online.
At P. Wexford’s by Abigail Murphy Marathon Training by Thomas Lopez,
Journalism & Television
Back at MJC by Jay Freeda,
Modesto Marathon Packet Pick-Up & Expo
Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum is proud to host the Modesto Marathon’s Packet Pick-up for the 3rd year! Runners will enjoy Graffiti USA’s new and improved parking lot when picking up their packets and bibs this year. Explore the Museum’s special exhibit featuring the American Graffiti tribute vehicles and view the new and improved Foster Imposter’s exhibit - now featuring the voiceover of acclaimed KFRC radio DJ Bobby Ocean!
Come early to avoid the rush! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to take photos with your running team in front of one of Graffiti USA’s nostalgic backdrops. Explore the Marathon Expo featuring sponsors and vendors from 9 AM-5 PM on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Spring Fever to Summer Heat: Fast Track to Fun!
Spring has sprung, and the Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum is shifting gears, revving up for an incredible summer! The Graffiti Summer season includes a trunk full of volunteer opportunities for those ready to hop into the driver’s seat! Whether you’re looking to gain experience or just want to enjoy hot fun in the summertime, we’ve got a spot for you! Hit the road with the Museum’s interactive mobile engine display, dynamic kids’ zone, info booth, and more! You’ll find us all over town— from the Farmers’ Market to the ‘50s Roadhouse Car Show in Knight’s Ferry, Legends of the Cruise Park N’ Shine, American Graffiti Car Show & Festival, Back to Graffiti at the Fruit Yard, Del Rio Car Show, Gallo Family Fun Day, and so many more!
Experience the thrill of Graffiti Summer with gleaming classic cars stretching as far as the eye can see, chrome dazzling under the glow of the warm California sun. Fuel the excitement as engines purr and rumble. Watch as families’ faces light up with wonder, creating precious memories that will last a lifetime.
As a valued member of the Graffiti USA Museum volunteer team, you’ll be at the heart of these magical moments, helping to craft unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re helping the Museum raise money in the Graffiti USA Museum fireworks booth, connecting with fellow car enthusiasts at park ‘n’ shine events, or guiding visitors through our museum, you’ll be an essential part of bringing Modesto’s Graffiti Summer heritage to life!
Love the indoors? The Museum and Gift Store needs friendly faces to share Modesto’s rich culture with visitors. Can’t volunteer? No problem! Support the museum by donating using the QR code below or fulfill a need on our Amazon Wishlist!
Ready to join this amazing adventure? Email info@graffitiusamuseum. com to get started. Let’s make this Graffiti Summer unforgettable!
POETRY VIEW
Poetry Night was definitely a night to remember in February. We had our largest audience ever with almost 100 people! Save Mart came through big for us by renting a wedding canopy for the event and even kicked in plenty of kazoos to “kazoo for your favorite haiku” during the Love/Anti-Love themed haiku battle. The evening featured 15 moving Open Mic poems (and one poetically cathartic song about extreme injustice).
The anonymous “Dirty Haiku” submissions, unique to our February show, did not disappoint…the Haiku Battle was our best yet and Lady K from Fresno barely beat out Phillip from Modesto by a narrow margin to take home the $100, Love-Themed Trophy, and a grocery card donated by Save Mart. Kat (Modesto) took home the same prize package for her
beautiful Open Mic poem. A level of art is happening in Modesto that is driving interest in people who live in larger cities from all over. We are well on our way to becoming the next great city of art in America!
Looking ahead, we have Write Night coming up on March 12. Get the ticket link from www.modestoartistsmovement. org. It is a free event, but space is limited so please use this to RSVP. This month, we will be diving into the concept of developing a quality plotline. We have beginning writers, published authors, and everyone in-between coming to Queen Bean for these events, so regardless of your skill, if you like writing, this workshop is for you! Join one of the most supportive communities we’ve ever experienced and come write with us on March 12! Follow or contact us @modestoartistsmovement / www.modestoartistsmovement.org / modestoartistsmovement@gmail.com Mike Ruehle COO, Modesto Artists Movement
By Joseph Zimmerer
Eye On Hip-Hop Culture
Our good friend and long-time beloved master of ceremonies, Cobalt45, is back! This time, he’s bringing along his three MAMA Awards and a whole album packed with nostalgic, trunk-rattling hip-hop for all of us seasoned rap fans.
1. Tell us a bit about the album - Daytons & Dickies is a collaborative effort between myself and Future Sphire. Future Sphire re-created most of the beats from the original samples, also adding his unique musical stylings, including cuts/scratches. We wanted to make a fun album to listen to in your car since car show season is almost upon us again. I also wanted to collaborate with artists I haven’t worked with, like Real One, Mc Wicks, QM & Z-Man. They all play an intricate role in making this album unique and more than your average “mixtape”.
2. What inspired this concept? - The concept was to create an Album / Mixtape dedicated to the 1990s West Coast style beats we all grew up knowing and loving. It was the time when Miami bass was big, and people drove around in Suzuki trucks blasting their subwoofers at max volume. Some of the songs we re-created, for example, are “Ain’t no future in yo fronting” by MC Breed & “Born to Roll” by Masta Ace. With cruising being a big part of California culture I wanted to make a soundtrack for us to enjoy for 2025 and beyond.
3. You threw several shows last year and graced some bigger stages around the
Central Valley. Are there any upcoming shows we can catch you during the year?
- The Album Release party for Daytons & Dickies is the first show of the year for us, and that is scheduled for Saturday, March 29th, from 2 pm-7 pm (a day party). This will be at Ten Twelve Bar & Lounge on 15th St in Downtown Modesto. We will be performing the album in its entirety with many special guests. Aside from that, between myself and Future Sphire and my Resurrection Car Club family, there will be at least a dozen events where you can come out and catch us!
4. What is it like being a three-time MAMA Award winner? - I’m grateful for the opportunity to be a staple in our local scene for so long. I lost many, many times before getting those three awards. The MAMAS are essential for our community and are a one-of-a-kind event. What I can say is that I hope I inspired others to continue to push for hip hop as a viable, respectable art, just like the rest of the genres. I would love to see our peers and younger generations step up and start throwing more shows with national acts and bring some new life and energy into our scene. A handful of us are keeping it alive, but we would prefer to see hip-hop flourish in the 209.
5. Where is the best place to support you and your music? - As of right now, I encourage everyone to subscribe to my YouTube page by simply typing in COBALT45 in the search bar. Head to Danked.com for the latest physical media and merchandise. I will be creating a Bandcamp soon and uploading all my projects there. You can find all of our music on Apple Music, Spotify and all streaming platforms
HIP HOP VIEW HISTORY VIEW
Peggy Mensinger - Modesto Political Icon
By Harrison Power @historyharrison
While the Modesto area elected Esto Broughton to the State Assembly in 1918, the contributions of women to Modesto’s political landscape was revived and emboldened over fifty years later when Margaret “Peggy” Mensinger picked up the baton of female representation. A local icon and political giant in her own right, Mensinger did not shy away from an uphill battle, and was steadfast in her convictions and vision for a prosperous Modesto. Modesto’s first woman to serve on City Council and be elected to Mayor of Modesto, Mensinger established herself as a humble and dedicated public servant, and would set the example for future women leaders in the community for years to come.
The daughter of Dyas Power Boothe Sr. and Margaret Stewart Boothe, Mensinger was born Margaret Boothe on February 18, 1923 in Modesto. She went on to graduate from Stanford University, and after time running the family fruit-drying business and working at Stanford, Peggy returned to Modesto and married John L. Mensinger, of American Lumber Company, in 1952. With her education, experience in family business, and a growing family, Mensinger set her sights on getting active and more involved. Volunteering with the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and PTA evolved into a focus on civic affairs and the local government impacts on quality of life in Modesto. Mensinger, who had a desire to work on civil rights issues of the 1960’s, was appointed to serve on the Modesto Human Rights Committee, and also served on the City Charter Revision Committee.
Her local involvement and civic experience
set the stage for her to launch a 1973 campaign for Modesto City Council - fairly uncharted territory for a woman in Modesto: Margaret Annear ran unsuccessfully in 1951 despite previously serving as County Superintendent of Schools, and Heidi Warner ran unsuccessfully in 1965 despite her being the first woman to serve on the Planning Commission. Peggy Mensinger’s campaign, coordinated by Randy Siefkin and Dorothy McGrath, brought attention to environmental issues, controlled urban growth, and support for Downtown business development. She won the election, becoming the first Modesto councilwoman, and was elected to the Modesto City Council again in 1977. Half way through her second term on the City Council, she campaigned in 1979 for another historic first: to become the first woman elected to serve as the Mayor of Modesto. Mensinger, who advocated for a mayoral campaign spending limit, ran against and defeated fellow councilmember Harry Kullijian, becoming Mayor of Modesto in March 1979!
Peggy Mensinger and her commitment to Modesto’s urban development and open spaces can be celebrated by walkers, runners, and bicyclists alike with a visit to the Peggy Mensinger Trail through Dry Creek Regional Park, which was completed and dedicated just weeks after her passing in 2002.
Mayor Peggy Mensinger’s Office
PERFORMING VIEW
By Chris Murphy
First off, let’s start with something fun. If you love the early jet age travel, French fun and cool 60s style, you’ll enjoy Boeing Boeing presented by the Gallo Repertory. Originally a 60s French farce, was adapted with Jerry Lewis and Tony Curtis, and now by our own local Gallo Rep on March 7, 8, & 9.
Gallo Center is off to a great start in March welcoming the Broadway presentation of Pretty Woman March 5 & 6th. There is so much variety this month with Rumours ATL, a Fleetwood Mac Tribute on March 8 and a special jazz performance by Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz on March 9. The stage hits keep coming.
The amazing Central West Ballet presents one of the season’s best presentations with Pirates and Cowboys. Pirates, marooned in Port Royal find romance and mischeif. And if that isn’t enough, Captain Hook plots his revenge on his famous nemesis! Pirates is ready to set sail and take you on the ride of a lifetime! Brush off your cowboy hat and ride into the sunset!
Cowboys is a visit to the old west you will enjoy. March 14 and 15 @ 7pm.
The Modesto Symphony brings a full power show with an Aretha Franklin tribute backed by the full Modesto Symphony Orchestra at the Gallo Center on March 14.
Check out these other shows: March 16 – Velocity Irish Dance, March 20 – Ballet Folklorico, March 21 – Ronstadt Review featuring Gesenia, March 22 – Ladies of Laughter, March 22 – Isabel Leonard & Pablo Sainz-Villegas, March 25, 26 – The Cher Show, March 28 - The legendary Paul Anka, March 30- iLuminate – A glow in the dark fusion of tech and dance. Get more info and get tix at www.galloarts.org
State Theatre
Right off, you can enjoy a great art-deco
Oscars party in the Intermission. Get all glammed up and watch the red carpet and show in the velvet beauty with craft cocktails and snacks starting at 3:30. VIP tix are $55. Don’t miss a Billy Joel Tribute with Adam Shapiro and the 6-piece Billy Nation on March 7 at 7:30 pm. You will know every song and Nation’s performances are among the best.
Comedy is big this month at the State with 2 big shows. On March 15 The Perritos World Tour is sold out and then on March 22, you can yuk it up with Willie Barcena and Homies. Finishing off the month is the Stroll Down Penny Lane on March 29. www.thestate.org
Prospect Theatre
Get ready for revolution with the Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson. Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world. Shows are on March 21, 22, 28, 29 & 30 and also into April. Get tix at www.prospecttheatreproject.org
Turlock Theatre
You can enjoy great music this month with the Glenn Miller Orchestra on March 10 at 7:30. Some of the best songs from the 40s and 50s came from his orchestra, like In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade and more. Don’t miss out on a great date night. www.turlocktheatre.org
Hello Newman
West siders rejoice as some great Tribute bands are coming to the West Side Theatre. One of the most popular Santa Tributes is Carnival, performing at 8 p. The on March 15, enjoy. Gypsy Dreams, a Fleetwood Mac Tribute.
Shows begin at 8 pm, doors at 7 and tix are at www.westsidetheatre.org
Beatles Invasion!
There are two great Beatle shows this month.
March 28, The Emmy Award Winning Fab Four brings their precise attention to detail Beatles Tribute with th uncanny, note-fornote live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here
Comes The Sun,” and “Hey Jude”, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing. March 28, 7:30 pm Turlock Community Theatre. www.turlocktheatre.org
March 29, experience a multi-media concert Stroll Down Penny Lane, featuring the songs of Paul McCartney from the Beatle years through the Wings and beyond. It is an amazing and accurate band backed up with a screen show that brings Paul’s stories to life and will get your mind wandering to the Beatle years. This show routinely sells out and is a really cool take on a Beatles Tribute.
March 29, 7 pm, State Theatre www.thestate.org
Johansen High is presenting the Wizard of Oz, Youth edition. Check out the amazing sets, dance and vocal performances March 7-9 at Johansen High Auditorium. March 7 & 8 at 7 pm and March 9 at 2 pm. Tix available at https://johoperformers. ludus.com/
Cool School Productions! Downey High School presents S.E. Hinton’s “The Outsiders” adapted by Christopher Sergel. This entirely practical stage adaptation deals with real people, seen through the eyes of young Ponyboy, a Greaser on the wrong side of life.
March 13 & 14 7pm. March 152pm & 7pm
$8 for Seniors & Students, $10 General Admission at door. Cash only Downey High Auditorium 1000 Coffee Rd. Modesto. For more information: 209-574-1685
For the Kids, check out the Disney and Donuts at the State on March 1 with Winnie the Pooh at 10 am.
At the Gallo Center, Dragons and Mythical Beasts take to the stage and they are calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family, the 2022 Olivier Award-nominated for “Best Family Entertainment
Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza features volcano bubbles, rainbow bubbles, Guinness record bubbles and even bubbles in bubbles. This is zany fun for the whole family. March 15 at 2 pm.
This is just a teaser of what is happening. To learn more and get up to date at www. modestoview.com
A Chance Encounter of the Luck of the Irish
By Devry Thayer
Imagine you are a traveler sitting in an airport in some small town in Ireland; you just found out your flying boat is getting delayed because of the weather, so what do you do? With time to kill and the rain pouring down you could use something to warm you up and pick you up, head down the gate to find the little café and bar. With everything being grounded, the restaurant is crowded, so you saddle up to the bar, sitting next to a couple of people chatting with a few of the staff members. You overhear the couple complimenting the staff for coming up with something so simple yet so delightful, warm, and strong with just the perfect touch of sweetness and a kick that goes bone deep. You glance over and notice they are both drinking the same thing. It looks like just a cup of coffee with maybe some fancy whipped cream on it, so you have to ask them what they are drinking.
It turns out you sat yourself at the bar next to a young man named Stanton Delaplane, from San Francisco, a travel writer for the S.F. Chronicle, chatting with the head chef of the place, Joe Sheridan. You hear them talking about how the new place is coming along and how excited they are to start spreading this drink to the West Coast. Well, now you have to order one. You see Joe smile at you and say, “Coming right up.”
You watch him, trying to catch everything he is doing. That way, you can order it again if it is as amazing as they say.
Joe grabs a thick, clear glass with a little handle, and off to one side, you see him fill it with steaming hot water and set it down. He leaves it there and starts setting up all his other ingredients on the bar, you spy a couple of sugar cubes, a tall dark bottle of whiskey, and a little bowl with what looks like milk in it.
He heads to the back and comes back with a fresh, steaming pot of coffee, and then things start to move quickly. He dumps the hot water out of the glass
and first puts in the 2 sugar cubes in the bottom, he then pours in hot coffee to until about 2/3s full. He grabs a spoon and gives it a quick stir, getting the sugar to incorporate in the coffee.
He grabs the tall bottle of Irish Whiskey by the neck and pours it right into the glass, pours for a nice 3 Mississippi’s. Put the bottle down again and then grab the spoon and whip it around the glass, incorporating the whiskey, coffee, and sugar. His hands moving quickly, he picks up the little bowl with what you are pretty sure is milk, but it turns out to be much thicker and is a heavy cream. He uses a small whisk and starts beating the cream, you hear him telling Stanton that he had added a little bit of vanilla extract and a small spoon of sugar to the cream. You watch as the liquid gets even thicker as its being whisked around and then he stops, he lifts the whisk, and you can see very soft peaks just poking up for a second before melting back into the mix.
He uses the spoon to control the flow and fills the rest of the glass with light whipped cream. You can see the dark, strong coffee with a few granules of sugar cube on the bottom and a hard line of soft white whipped cream filling to the top of the glass. As you watch, you can see the hot coffee and the cool whipped cream battle and see those beautiful little tendrils of cream spread down into the coffee. Joe slides the glass over to you and smiles. Cut to a few years later, you are in the Bay Area, and remember your chance encoun ter with that writer at the airport, so you look him up. It turns out that he is still in San Francisco, it turns out that Stanton Delaplane and Joe Sheridan had been having a meeting that night at the airport about the little café they were opening in San Francisco. This little café, The Buena Vista Cafe, would specialize in and spread the word worldwide about a little drink you were lucky enough to have that dreary night,
The Irish Coffee.
BREW VIEW ZEN VIEW
We welcome a new ZenView by Chris Condon, recommended by Mary Layton who graced these pages for nearly a decade. Chris is a recently retired school psychologist and former middle school English teacher who enjoys writing, music, photography, and the outdoors. He has been practicing t’ai chi with the T’ai Chi Ch’uan Academy of Modesto since the early 2000s and has an ongoing mindfulness meditation practice. He loves to travel to far-off and less visited places. He lives in Modesto with his wife and their two cats.
Welcome Chris and Thank You Mary - Chris Murphy
The Great Arising
As I am writing this column in mid-February here in California’s magnificent Central Valley, hints of spring already abound. The trees are still mostly bare, and the California poppies have not yet opened their flaming bonnets of gold. Yet even today, as I look out at the expansive country fields on the edge of town, an image comes to my mind’s eye – more a premonition, really, but nevertheless quite distinct. I imagine fields upon fields of almond blossoms arising, as if in an instant, by magic, as far as the eye can see.
When I first moved to Modesto from the Bay Area in the late 1980’s, I recall one day in late February when, driving down the freeway, I looked out the car window and suddenly saw an entirely new world. The almond trees had bloomed. Where winter had once reigned, with its own lovely character of overcast skies, its intermittent
By Chris Condon
something deeper and more mysterious had been changing all along. Now again the seasons are turning, spinning the world around and within us. This is the spring equinox. The great arising. I am reminded of Bruce Springsteen’s song, The Rising. “Come on up for the rising”, he sings. It is a call out of ourselves, our self-preoccupation, away from that sense of implosion (“this darkness,” Springsteen calls it) that modern society seems to engender in so many of us. “Come on up, lay your hands in mine,” he sings. This uprising is collective and universal; it is for everyone, everywhere, for all time. Even our ancestors are here with us, in memory and spirit, their “eyes burnin’ bright”, he sings.
And here we are, in this moment, and the spring is here, too, as if it were our companion, sharing our joy in being alive as we walk the earth, breathe the cool air, and see the fields of almond blossoms in white, christopherpc@myyahoo.com
Irish Coffee Recipe
– 2 oz. Irish Whiskey – 2 sugar cubes (or however much sugar you like) – 6 oz. Coffee (whichever kind you want)
- Whip Cream
Cheers!
p.s. This story very well could have happened… but I used facts with fiction and embellished as much as my pride would allow.
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(Spicy) Romance (and more) is in the Air
Spicy romance was in the air on Friday, February 21, when local resident and bestselling romance author Audrey Carlan led a workshop on writing “spice” – the name for steamy romance with a chili pepper rating system. If it isn’t your genre, you might be surprised to learn that romance is hotter than ever before (in sales, that is—and maybe in content, too). Romance sales have been increasing year to year, fueled in part by the purchases of younger readers on “BookTok” and “Bookstagram” and by cross-genre smash successes of romantasy
By Paula Treick DeBoard, Bookish
reads from Sarah J. Maas and others. This workshop was entertaining and practical—the perfect push for writers who want to dip their toes into spice writing. Let us know if you’d like us to host this event again!
Other writing events on the horizon:
Bookish is hosting “Five Mondays in March” – Monday night writing sessions in our store from 6:30-8:30, with the goal of fostering community and holding us accountable to our projects.
Second Tuesday Poetry, hosted by the Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center, returns on March 11 at 7pm featuring poets Bob Stanley from Sacramento and Dana Cervine from Santa Cruz. The public is invited to share after the keynote readers at an open mic reading.
And speaking of poetry, outgoing Stanislaus County youth poet laureate Zoe Byron is leading a poetry workshop on Saturday, March 22 at Bookish. Check our website at www.bookishmodesto.com/events for more information about this and the other events listed here
GO MODESTO
I guess the saying is now February showers bring March flowers. Friends, the camellias are amazing this year. The camellia bushes at my house are exploding in color. Did you know that some 100-year old camellias may reach 25 feet tall? Wow. This year, the Modesto Camellia society will be celebrating this amazing flower with their showcase and plant sale at a new location, MJC West Mary Stuart Rogers Building. You will be amazed at the brilliant colors, the soft pinks and award-winning blooms from all over the region, flute and string quartets Check your own plants, you may have a winner!
Modesto Camellia Festival
Mar 8 – 1-5 pm, Mar 9 10-4pm
Location: MJC West – Mary Stuart Rogers Building 2201 Blue Gum Rd Modesto. www.camelliasocietyofmodesto.org/
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Objects in the Rear View Mirror are closer than you think! We always like to look forward at ModestoView, but some great things happened last month. Please tag your pictures #modestoview so we can share them and maybe they will be here.
Scott Patrick at Blaker Ber brewing
Jeremiah Williams & Rosa Escutia-Braaton celebrate the opening of the new Vallarta Market
3. James and Remy are all ready to rally for Votes for Women at Mary Poppins at the State
4. It was a celebration at the new Vallerta Markets in Modesto
5. Maria at Mocha Magic is all about almonds for the Almond Blossom Cruise
6. Hell’s Belles rock the State Theatre
7. Harrison, Abigail & Vivian dressed for Mary Poppins at the State
8. IG @tiffmratjournal Dogs love the almond orchars for Almond Blossom Cruise
9. It was a fun day at the Ripon Almond Blossom Festival
10. Russ Irwin sings some Johnny Cash at the JCBB at the Prospect
11. Eli Allsup does his best Johnny Cash at the Prospect.
12. Emily Cowdrey at the Prospect.
13. IG @thatonebeergirl Shows us where we need to go next.
14. It’s great to team up with the Modesto Certified Farmers Market with ModestoView
15. It was a great celebration at the Ripon Almond Blossom Festival
16. Hell’s Bells delivers some Angus angst at the State Theatre.
17. Big Earl sings at the Johnny Cash Birthday Bash
18. Abigail Power and Steven P Sherry celebrate at the State Theatre
19. Great times at the Ripon Almond Blossom Festival
20. Eli Lester lays down the blues at the Almond Blossom Festival
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Chris Murphy: 3, 5, 7, 18, Carly Russell: 2, 4
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