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May 18 / The Greg Kihn Band – State Theatre May 25 / Neon Night Run – Turlock Fairgrounds May 22 / Jimmie Vaughn – Fat Cat Music House May 18,19 / Oakdale Chocolate Festival - Downtown Oakdale May 11 / Ride for Mom – Johansen High School May 24 / Na’an Stop & Muir – State Theatre May 25 / Dwight Yoakam - Gallo Center for the Arts May 17, 18, 24, 25 / Pygmalion – Prospect Theatre Project Gallo Center for the Arts May 19 / Valley Music Institute Spring Show – Fat Cat Music House May 25 / Led Zeppelin Tribute – Fat Cat Music House

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Graffiti Summer is Coming!

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EDITOR’S Our two UC Berkeley Golden Bears Abbey and Madison

Greetings Modesto Fans: This is a very special issue for me. One reason is a tale of musical discovery that makes me more excited to live in Modesto than ever. The other is a coming of age story of sorts, signaling the completion of a goal I set when I moved back to Modesto in 1996 after leaving in ’84. After living in Seattle, the Bay Area and working all over the world, I made it my mission to make living here interesting and to find the good things about our community. I wanted my daughters and my family to enjoy this place we call home.

That is the reason that I, with a few friends, started ModestoView back in 1997. I wanted my girls to love their community, get involved and encourage people to all work together and make this a better place. In that mission, I have succeeded.

It is bittersweet now as my youngest daughter Abbey, ModestoView All Ages Editor, graduates from Modesto High like her older sister Madison did 6 years earlier. She prepares to start a new life at UC Berkeley, one of the top universities in the world, as did her sister. These girls worked so hard, gave so much and kept their goals in mind. I am so very proud. There is a big group of family and friends that we have all grown up with and now they move on.

Now it is up to us. Are we going to continue to work hard to make our city better? Create more culture? Create more jobs so that more kids may consider coming back and building their lives here? That must be our next goal. ModestoView is here to help continue this mission of promoting a vibrant and interesting place for people to raise a family, live, work with a sense of pride. Our mission is simple here at ModestoView, we serve Civic Pride Daily, since 1997.

The other reason: Every once in a while you make an amazing discovery.

A discovery that was not that hard to find, but like a Picasso sitting in your aunts attic, but we have one of those moments now. I have spent the last two years digging through our American Graffiti, cultural and musical past. The amazing thing I discovered is that Modesto USA is the birthplace of Rock and Roll Music. Yes THE Rock and Roll. There are people here in town that witnessed the birth of Rock and Roll. How can this possibly be you wonder? I am as amazed as you, so read our exiting history story on Page 16 as you meet Don Maddox.

We have some amazing dedicated writers, photographers and contributors that believe in a common mission. Let’s change the way the world looks at Modesto! Because of these amazing people we can present you with a View of Modesto that we can be proud showing the world. And to our amazing advertisers, we could not design, print and deliver ModestoView Magazine and ModestoView.com to the community each month. Every single writer and advertiser is amazing and my unending thanks to all of you and I appreciate you all daily.

Thanks to you, this mission of Serving Civic Pride Daily will continue, grow, thrived and reach more people each month. Together we will be the change we want.

Deepest thanks to all of you that have been there from the beginning and are still here today

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Michael J Mangano is amazing!

He has created some of our most amazing cover images. We have a gallery of our covers on our facebook page if you would like to check them out. This month, MJ visions what our historic 10th St could look like if we were truly known as the birthplace of Rock and Roll and Rockabilly. Yes underneath that amazing neon, is our very own 10th St, our Historic Cruise Route and home to many of the old clubs and places were our musical history was born. But, we really encourage you to contact Michael as he can create on of these fantasy images with you in them. Facebook.com/mjmangano

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It has been weeks since I last sat down and wrote an article. I used to pump out thousands and thousands of words every single day but lately I have been focusing more on social media and that takes more time than anyone might imagine. It feels good to have my fingers on the keys again.

I am sitting here thinking about the fact that May is just a few days away and that boggles my mind a bit. I swear that my life is on fast-forward lately. Days seem to just fly by. Nights seem to just fade into memories.

I am really looking forward to the next few months in good-old Modesto. Living right on the parade route is pretty sweet and helps me enjoy events when the heat is blazing. Heat and I don’t get along. In many ways I am like an old car. I can go and go, but if I don’t get enough water, I just sort of sputter out and quit moving. My doctors should start emailing me their annual warnings soon. My body will start to get tired faster. But hey, I’m alive! That’s the key. That makes me happy.

May will be fun In Modesto and it will keep me on my toes and as busy as ever.

American Roots artist Pokey LaFarge is scheduled to perform at the Fat Cat on May 11th, Dwight Yoakam will bring his ‘Guitars and Cadillacs’ to the Gallo Center for the Arts on May 25th and the summer movie season will kick-off on May 3rd when Brenden Theatres welcomes Iron Man onto its largest screens. Those events and more can be found on our event calendar at modestoview.com.

In personal news, I am still working toward the goal that I mentioned last month of publishing a book of local images. Like my projects and ideas always seem to, that goal has morphed into an adventure of epic proportions.

I am about to launch a website to sell my prints called Buddha Street Urban Art (to earn the money to publish the book) and that has made me want to get out and shoot as much as possible. I need to be careful however so I don’t get hurt trying to create my crazy brand of art.

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Yesterday, my trusty partner in crime and I adventured out to take some shots of an abandoned building and we ended up in a small scary attic with an unhappy bat. Have you ever seen a fat guy try to navigate stairs while screaming things like, “My girlfriend is going to kill me if I get rabies!” and “Run! Run for all that is holy!” It was hilarious.

That fiasco would have made an amazing YouTube video.

Bottom line here- Don’t wake up bats. They bite and foaming at the mouth is not at all attractive.

If you need a better visual example of what I just described, hit up the Farmer’s Market

this week and buy an odd-shaped potato.

Let that potato roll down a flight of stairs.

That is pretty much what the scene developed into. It wasn’t pretty.

Have a fantastic May in Modesto. Plant a garden. Eat some tasty fruit. Find somewhere to sit and watch a river roll by.

Share a sundae at Loard’s downtown with the one person that you love the most. Sit and watch tiny kids learn to play baseball.

Live the American dream. Be thankful for health and happiness.

Feel free me to email me at r.porras@ me.com for any reason at all. I know some awesome recipes and I can hook you up

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May opens with two juried Spring Shows opening May 4. In Modesto, the 60th annual Central California Art Association Spring Show, opens with a Gala artist and award Gala event, with silent auction, raffle and presentations at the Mistlin Gallery.

The Spring Show Gala costs $20 and supports the CCAA/Mistlin Gallery. After the Gala, the show is free to view during regular gallery hours and Art Walk until June 13. The other juried Spring Show, is the Annual Carnegie Arts Center exhibition in Turlock, that also opens May 4. That show will be open through June 30.

The following day, drop in at Congregation Beth Shalom for great food, music and art for Café Shalom event. My friend Eli Lester talked me into this fun event again this year. Cinco de Mayo event undoubtedly happening that day, but I don’t have information on that for the visual arts. Shout out to my friend, artist Greg Carrillo that his health improving.

The Family Justice Center has partnered the past couple years with local artists to raise awareness and fundraising for the Center’s mission through its “Art of Justice” program. Several pieces of art are still available for exhibit and for sale. 100% of the proceed from the sale of the art helps support the Stanislaus Family Justice Center’s, “Art Restores Kids” program and today we are 100% privately funded and staffed by all volunteers. For more information about these programs, to purchase art or make a donation, or find out how you can get involved, please contact Cindy on (209) 525-5134 or cschneider@stanislausfamilyjustice.org.

May 16 is the date for Downtown Modesto Third Thursday Art Walk this month. I got caught up in the City Hall interactive event in 1010 Tenth street for April, so spent most of my time at Mistlin Gallery, Chartreuse Muse, Barkin Dog Grill. Chartreuse Muse is featuring Dean Decocker and James Deitz sculptures, drawings and paintings through May, and has an open call for artisans and crafters to submit works to be featured at the Muse. Bring in about 20 pieces of your work/creations to Chartreuse Muse or drop in for more information. They

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are seeking unique items. The Muse is also holding classes, for children and adults, including life drawing every other Saturday. I spent some time talking to MJC faculty member and Artist Deborah Barr Brayman and viewing her featured Clowns at Barkin Dog Grill. Her works also featured this art walk at Building Imagination Center. I tried to go by the Gallery 909 student gallery for the BFA student Painting exhibition, but closed a bit early.

June 1 and 2, join me at the Pick and Gather at Riverdance Farms in Livingston, at 123330 Livingston-Cressey Road. This agricultural festival is unique, with U-Pick organic cherries and blueberries, the Merced River Fair on Saturday. Music and art and dance by many familiar local musicians and artists, along with educational workshops. Call Cindy @ 209 761 0081, web at riverdancefarms.com for more information, or email me at mercenary_graphics@ yahoo.com Keep the date, July 27, for “The Romance of Old Habana/ Havana Focus Exhibit” gala at Martin G. Petersen auditorium on H Street.

Photographers David Schroeder and Jon Souza show is “Focus on Cuba,” and the gala benefit event July 27 for Mistlin Gallery, features Cuban Food, Cuban rum, cigars, music, dancing, and more. Look for the flier for information on tickets and table reservations.

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Betty Jean Reynolds – “Flight of the Butterfly” Jorid Camps, “Scary, Sad & Sacred” Linda Knoll “ She Got Out” The James Deitz exhibit at Chartreuse Muse Jim Christiansen “Dancing at the Clarion” Jim Christiansen “Kurt and Athens” Musicians at Mistlin Gallery Art Walk

The Prospect Theater Project and the Gallo Center for the Arts present - George Bernard Shaw’s

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You may think of May as a ‘meh’ month.

Only boring people get bored, Modesto!

Here are some May holidays you can use as an occasion to drink (extra points if you make up your own themed cocktail): National Hoagie Day, Save the Rhino Day, Clean Your Room Day, No Socks Day followed by Lost Sock Memorial Day, Learn about Composting Day, photographer Philip Johnson’s birthday, National Tap Dance Day, National Escargot Day, Fatigue Syndrome day, Lumpy Rug Day, Waiter and Waitress Day, Mother’s Day, Sun Screen Day, Beverage Day, Bird Day, Twilight Zone Day, International Tuba Day, Oyster Day, Eat What You Want Day, and -- ah, yes, and Cinco de Mayo, which is a relatively low-key holiday in honor of the Mexican Army’s fight for their freedom against the French during the 1862 Franco-American War. Cinco de Mayo is a relatively calm, quiet holiday, and is privately celebrated with sober reverence.

You know I am totally messing with you.

Last Cinco de Mayo I was asked by a reallife French Canadian, amid the downtown live music, drinking, dancing, and horse riding, if this sort of thing was an ‘usual Saturday night’ kind of thing in Modesto.

The answer was no, but it should be yes.

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on a horse downtown late at night to make you question your sobriety.

Cinco de Mayo is pretty much the only night of the entire year I’m willing to make it a tequila-only night, because I’m white as

hell and that stuff brings out the crazy.

I am not a ‘shot girl’ very often, but somehow I always end up doing shots at the Tiki.

This is likely because Tiki is an incredibly fun place to do shots. Actually, Tiki is a fun place for almost damn near anything -- birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, days of observance, etc, etc.

Phil talked me out of doing a tequila shot article because he knows me and knows I would have likely ended up loosing one of my shoes; so instead we decided to do a Mexican flag-themed set up, with a tequila

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shot in the middle for good measure.

The lovely Michael LeRoy of the Tiki was so kind as to pour up some delicious red (vodka cran), white (Patron Silver), and green (apple martini) drinks that came together as a perfect Friday afternoon arrangement.

Notable Tiki characteristics include an almost-always packed dance floor, live DJ Thursday through Saturday, indoor fire pit, smoke-friendly back patio, a sizable vodka selection, and attractive bartenders.

My only complaint about Tiki is that damn black light at the entrance which always reminds me that I don’t lint-roll my jacket as well as I should.

So celebrate May in style, ModestoView readers. Nearly every day is a damn holiday

during that month so you have no excuse.

I highly recommend heading over to Tiki for a flag-themed lineup of cocktails. The red and green cocktails can also be applied to Star Wars Day (you know, the light saber colors?) just in case you head over to Tiki on the 4th instead. Happy May, Modesto, and May the Fourth be with you.

Tiki Lounge Tuesday-Wednesday: Karaoke 9-2 Thursday: College Night Thursday & Saturday: DJ Invisible Friday: DJ Liquid 932 McHenry Ave., Modesto, CA www.facebook.com/TikiModesto www.tikimodesto.com

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Relay For Life May 18 - Johansen Stadium Support Family and Friends

Wed., May 8 at 7:30 PM

Letters Home

May Madness is filled with lots of activity: dance recitals, music performances, graduations and end-of-the-year school events.

Take time out of your busy schedule and head to the theater. I hope to see you there!

Gallo Center for the Performing Arts Friday May 3 at 8:00

The Bus

A New Play by James Lantz The story is about two boys who meet regularly in a parked bus that belongs to the most powerful church in town, Golden Rule. The Bus is a touching play that is filled with suspense, family and community.

This show will be an edu-taining experience for students in grades 6 and older.

This tale brings to life real letters from Afghanistan and Iraq. The letters are powerful, compelling and paint a picture of what soldiers endure while on the front line.

Peter Pan

Friday, May 10 at 7:00 PM Sat., May 11 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM Sun., May 12 at 2:00 PM Presented by Modesto Christian Performing Arts. Join Peter Pan, the boy who will never grow up, as he takes the Darling children (Wendy, John, and Michael), on a magical trip to Neverland! A delightful musical for the whole family!

by Prospect Theater Project Friday, May 17 and 14 at 8:00 PM Sat., May 18 and 25 at 2 PM 100 years after its first production (written in 1912 and first presented in Vienna in 1913), Pygmalion remains Shaw’s most popular play, best known to modern audiences by its film, My Fair Lady.

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SOS Safari on Salad

FB: Dana’s Family Kitchen FOX40: See Chef Dana every 1st Friday of the month

May, the month that is synonymous with Mother’s Day has motivated me to go on a safari so to speak! A safari in search of salads that Moms (step-moms, grandmas, aunties, caregivers, and Mr. Mom!) do not have to make, shake, bake, or take anywhere! On this journey I found a bounty of tantalizing salads throughout all of Modesto. My adventure led me along many paths until I found my top three! To make this safari a bit more authentic, each restaurant has outdoor seating where I could bask in the sun and welcome a breeze while looking the part in cool sunglasses and a smile on my face. Alright, I’ve teased you all long enough…

First stop I paid a visit to my friends Carmen Sabatino and Russell St. Clair at the Mediterranean Market and Grill on McHenry. I was delighted with the brand new outdoor patio with sliding panel doors easily adjustable for customer’s comfort levels. I so look forward to dining there for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with the summer months practically here. The most popular salad on the menu is the Mediterranean Seafood Salad. Fresh, crisp romaine lettuce served with your choice of dressing and crowned with your favorite fish or fish of the day including: Shrimp, salmon, calamari, white albacore tuna, tilapia, and mahi mahi. So many choices for all of you, for me unfortunately I’m allergic to fish oil, so I enjoyed the same Dana~licious salad, but with grilled chicken breast instead. I paired it with a sassy white wine that also went well with the lip-licking hot garlic bread. Then Russell taunted me with his homemade pecan cake that would totally

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defeat the purpose of me ordering a salad!

It was also difficult to pass on the Italian Cream Sodas many patrons were indulging in! Next time!

Second stop on 13th Street, Vito’s. I was greeted by another friend, owner, Ray Ashak. He immediately knew what salad I was hunting for, the Waldorf Chicken

tender Ben paired me perfect with a Stockholm 75 fruity martini that was truly refreshing with my dining experience. Again, I had to leave without caving into one of my biggest temptations, Vito’s multi layered chocolate cake that is beyond divine when paired with a rich glass of Boeger’s Barbera.

A special note of gratitude to Ray and his beautiful wife May for being incredibly generous by offering a 10% discount to all city and county employees, too!

My final stop was on Bangs near McHenry, Greens Table. It was most delightful to see the smiling face of yet another friend, owner, Ann Endsley. Ann has plenty to smile about as Greens Table is only in its first months of opening and it’s plenty busy.

Greens Table and Greens Central (downtown on 10th St.) have a stellar reputation for local and sustainable “clean food”, no preservatives and no additives. There are

only two known restaurants in the USA that own and operate directly from their own organic farm, yes Greens is one of them! With that in mind I was feeling extra good knowing what I was about to put into my body, Chinese Chicken Salad! Lettuce, cabbage, snow peas, bell pepper, chicken breast, wonton strips, all dressed in incredible Asian vinaigrette! Bite after bite my mouth wanted to shout out “Lovely salad for me!” It kept getting better as I sipped on Greens signature green tea and this time I said yes to dessert! I just couldn’t take it anymore as that fresh and savvy strawberry mousse was calling me by name, “Dana~licious you know you want me!”

There was only one way to make it stop!

Happy Mother’s Day to all that share such an honorable title! Take a safari, you deserve it!

A Dana-licious Tip!

Salad for Dana~licious coming right up! I love this salad for many reasons. It is a NYC classic right here in Modesto. It has mixed greens, grilled chicken, seedless grapes, granny smith apples, caramelized walnuts, celery, and gorgonzola cheese, tossed with Dijon balsamic vinaigrette or bleu cheese dressing. Both dressings have amazing flavor so I just give a wink and request them both! Vito’s is well known for their addicting hot and soft breads that come with the salad. I was in the Martini mode and bar-

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When making a salad, here are some simple ways to make every salad Danalicious 1st: Always wash & pat dry your produce as it has travelled through many hands to reach your mouth.

2nd: For a crisper salad, use a chilled stainless steel bowl to prepare in & serve on chilled salad plates w/ chilled forks!

3rd: Toss dressing with greens 4th: Then add toppings in order to not drown out those flavors that are there to enhance the salad

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American Graffiti Car Show and Festival MJC West, Blue Gum Ave. Modesto Calofornia

1,000 Vintage Cars + 2 Stages + Over 150 Vendors Fun for the Whole Family! Food, Games, Rides…

ADMISSION $7 http://www.americangraffitifestival http://northmodestokiwanis.org/

FRIDAY NIGHT SANCTIONED PARADE!!

TWO STAGES! Saturday, June 8th 2013 (Blue Gum) FORD STAGE 10:30AM-12PM / Jim Anderson & the Rebels 12:30 - 3PM / Johnny Pistola 3:30PM - 5PM / Super Avengers Sunday, June 9th (Blue Gum) FORD STAGE 11AM - 2PM / Kyle Barker & Friends

(Quad) CHRYSLER STAGE 10:30AM-12PM / Johnny Rocket 12:30 - 3PM / Threshold 3:30PM - 5PM / The Sensations

(Quad) CHRYSLER STAGE 11AM - 2PM / Top Banana & the Wild Bunch

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Graffiti Summer gets longer every year and

in fact, it is Graffiti Summer all year long here in Modesto USA. People from all over the world visit Modesto for our place in history as the home of American Graffiti. Who would have known that George Lucas’ film about cruising in Modesto would lead to Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and so much more. Yes, we are that home town.

10th and 11th Streets were the place where the kids in the 50s and 60s spent their time. Fun, pranks, drive-ins, oil slicks, hanging out with friends and the occasional “Drag” between lights or out on a deserted road. Graffiti Summer has now become part of who we are. Our own residents are the reason the American Graffiti story was told.

This year is something very special. Modesto hometown hero George Lucas will be the Grand Marshall of the North Modesto Kiwanis Club American Graffiti Car Show Cruise Parade on June 7. Nearly 1000 classic cars will “cruise” downtown Modesto, lead out by George Lucas. George will be inducted into the Modesto Cruise Route Walk of Fame as a “Legend of the Cruise” This will be an amazing event and is the first chance for the citizens of Modesto can recognize George Lucas for his amazing accomplishments. Parade starts at 7, ceremony at 10th and I begins at 6:30.

You can take a walk through history and learn about the City of Modesto, the Legends of the Cruise, George Lucas History, the old music, first rock bands, the radio stations and the nightclubs of the day. Walk 10th St today and go back in time.

Just watch what 10th St can become, all decked out in retro style and art. www. modestocruiseroute.com School will be out so better start planning your summer around these really important events.

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June 1- American Graffiti – State Theatre – The Film that started it all June 2- 8th Annual Graffiti Classic Car Show- McHenry Village June 3- Mid Valley Chevy Car Show – American Chevrolet June 4- Mid Valley Chevy Car Show – Liquid Trends June 5- Mid Valley Chevy Car Show – Downtown Modesto 12th &K June 6- Mid Valley Chevy Car Show – Cool Hand Lukes June 6- MoBand – “Graffiti Nites” – Graceada Park June 7- American Graffiti Car Show Parade with George Lucas - Downtown Modesto June 7- Cruise In – Velvet Creamery June 7- Cash’d Out Tribute to Johnny Cash – State Theatre June 8/9 – N Modesto Kiwanis American Graffiti Car Show – MJC West June 8- Sing along Grease – State Theatre June 8- Platters/Coasters – Gallo Center for the Arts June 15 – Back to Graffiti Car Show – The Fruityard June 15 - Graffiti Night with Modesto Nuts – John Thurman Field June 21- Hoppin at the Hanger Sock Hop Modesto Airport Hangar 1 June 21- Modesto Nuts and Hot Rods – John Thurman Field June 21- Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats – State Theatre June 22- Boogie Woogie Rock and Roll’n Music & Art Dance Party – J St Modesto June 29 - Favorite Rides Car Show – Downtown Riverbank June 30 - 6th Annual Rod & Custom Car Show- Elks Lodge

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Hello and happy May! I am really looking forward to what this month brings. There are already so many shows I am so excited for. May 4th I am looking forward to running the main stage for Hot Latin Nights in Manteca. May 5th will be my second show in Los Banos at the Shiners Bar and Grill you can catch reggae band A Sunset at Oakhurst, Los Banos’s own rockers Brutal Innocence, punk rock band Bully the Kid and more! May 23rd we will be partying at Fat Cat with a huge reggae line up including Roots Covenant, High Tide, Keep it Lit, Insideout and more. I am happy to announce that I will be ending the Month with Punk Rock legend Russ Rankin (vocalist of Good Riddance)!! You can catch that May 30th at Hero’s. That is just to name a few shows for more updates, shows and how to get tickets please find me on facebook at facebook.com/jillferrisbooking.

Now to get down to the music, here is what I have been listening to…

A La Lune – Reggae/ Roots Formed in ’07 by bassist/ vocalist Joseph Mier A La Lune has quite an impressive track record. They have shared stage with many international reggae artists and bands such as Pato Banton, Natural Vibrations, Ooklah the Moc, Luv Fyah, Soul Majestic, and Hip Hop’s Zion I & Aesop. Mier describes the band as “modern roots” also believes that they are set apart from other reggae bands due to their sound effects and old school feel. He is excited to play with Natural Vibrations again on June 6th at Fat Cat saying “I’m excited for this show because Natty Vibes have been performing for Almost 20 years. They def bring the Hawaiian reggae culture that always brighten up any show. Plus their vibrant humble attitude and roots culture style always hype up the show with their “natural vibrations”.

I think Modesto is ready for a real Hawaiian reggae show that not only brings sweet music but a culture that has begun to be

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embraced all over california and the US. Roots culture.”

This is one of the hardest working and most unique bands I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I see them having a very bright future. http://www.myspace.com/alalune209 www.facebook.com/alalunemusic

The Beatles. After just one year of playing solo/ acoustic he is debuting his band called MAUI at The Fat Cat Music House and Lounge on May 3rd. Come check it out and watch him grow because this is just the beginning! facebook.com/george. anthony.75

Tym O’Laughlin – Acoustic/ Punk No stranger to the local scene you might remember him in Kings of Today aka KOT or Bonus Traxx this guy has the kind of passion for music that you just don’t see that often anymore. His self-titled acoustic project is just good old fashion punk rock tunes slowed down (slightly) and put with an acoustic guitar. His lyrics need no flash or glam, he is a clever writer who will have his song stuck in your head for days (I speak from experience)! Currently he is working on a new band called Quiet City Riot that will fall in the Ska/ Reggae/ Punk genre. They are going into the studio this month but just because they are young does not mean they have not perked the ears of people already. Greenleafapparel.com and Lovecustomdrums.com both proud sponsors. You can catch him opening for Russ Rankin of Good Riddance at Heros on May 30th. Don’t miss out! www.facebook.com/tym.olaughlin

Aaron Richardson – Punk/ Acoustic His name might not sound all that familiar right now but I would put money on you recognizing his voice! Guitarist and vocalist of Peaceable Jones (and if you want to go back further; The Bomberz) is taking the stage all by himself now. His powerful

George Anthony – Reggae/ Acoustic This Fresno area native is very new to the Modesto scene but is quickly being embraced by our reggae family here in the valley. His mellow vibes would go perfectly on a beach somewhere. At 22 years old he is not new to being in bands, he is actually a metal musician who ended up following his heart towards the music he loves. Influences include Sublime, Jack Johnson and

voice that we all know and love from Peaceable Jones is just as impressive if not more so all stripped down. The music might be acoustic but it definitely has not lost its punk rock edge. His natural vocal talent, guitar skill and the ability to write deep yet clever lyrics is enough to make any type of music lover a fan. Check him out with Russ Rankin of Good Riddance at Heros on May 30th!

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“Birth Order” - Dedicated to my sibs Gary and I rode our bikes home after school. I stopped at his house, like I did every day. Gary was unlocking the front door when we heard the phone ringing inside the house. Gary got the door open, rushed in, and grabbed the phone.

“Hello,” he said and listened. He turned to me and held out the phone. “It’s your mom.”

I went numb inside.

“Hi, Mom. What’s up?”

“You need to come home. The ambulance just took your father to the hospital.”

My dad was on the second floor of City Hospital downtown. It was the same hospital and same floor I had been on when I had ruptured my spleen last February. The smells and sounds brought back all kinds of unpleasant memories, as we walked down the hall to my dad’s room.

He smiled as all six of us trooped in. He looked pretty good, considering.

“Hey, here’s my brood,” he said to the nurse, who shook a thermometer and then slipped it into his mouth to take his temperature.

“Handsome family,” she said.

“It is,” he mumbled around the thermometer.

She checked her watch, removed the thermometer, and glanced at it.

“Now, promise me you won’t get too excited, Mr. Wright,” she said.

“I promise,” my father said, as he crossed his heart.

She left and us kids flung ourselves at our father, smothering him in hugs and kisses.

He returned the affection, like a puppy let out of its cage.

“That’s enough,” my mom said gently.

“Let him breathe.”

We all backed away and moved to wait by the window.

As I stood there, it hit me that he and Mom were the last links to our immediate history. When they were gone, they would take our collective memory with them.

They were the only ones who remembered what had happened in our lives. Each event, every little detail. When they were no longer with us, if I wanted to know about any-

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thing that had ever happened, especially when we were kids, there wouldn’t be anyone to ask. About all those moments. They

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knew all the memories by heart. When they were gone, it would all be gone. And we’d be left to reconstruct them as best we could.

I looked from my dad and mom to us kids, and realized we were standing in birth order. Oldest to youngest, left to right. The way we always did.

“Funny,” I thought to myself. “We almost always stand in this order when we’re together.”

I remembered a photograph of the family taken during some long-forgotten Valentine’s Day. I couldn’t recall if it was for The Modesto Bee, or the phone company newsletter. Mom and Dad stood in front of us. We stood in birth order, facing our parents, each holding a hand-made paper valentine. That photo made me think of one of our Disneyland trips. We were walking along the beach somewhere and my mom stooped to pick up an abandoned, rusted toy automobile. She started to cry. “What’s wrong?” I asked her. “Nothing,” she replied, then hugged me until I couldn’t breathe.

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May is here!

by Abbey Murphy

May is here and school is out at the end of the month!

I’m not sure if this is going to be the best month because of the anticipation of summer or if it’s going to be never ending because of the wait, but whatever May brings, it’s going to be awesome!

So I’m going to plan out my dream spring day for May for you! First off, call a friend and get out your bikes and helmets. There’s nothing better than starting your morning off in the fresh air and staying active. My favorite places to ride are in Dry Creek and of course, on the lovely Virginia Corridor.

Hit the trails and end up in the fabulous downtown Modesto. You can catch some blues with your breakfast at Deva Cafe on a Sunday morning or head over to Greens Market for some awesome treats.

I don’t know about you, but the season has started for one of my favorite events in Modesto: The Farmer’s Market! After

Abbey with her “Pop”, Mike McNulty, Madison Murphy & Ryan Leupp at the State Theatre breakfast, make sure to hit this awesome event by the library and pick up fresh fruits and veggies and maybe learn how to make some of your own meals from the professional chefs showcasing fresh meals! This is a great time to enjoy the beauty of Modesto and talk with other excited people around town, but always make sure to stay green

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and bring your own reusable bags when you buy your new goodies. When you’ve ridden around town and are tuckered out, use your new fruits and experiment with new popsicles to cool off the hot day (we know there are going to be a lot of them this season!). Try this one, I highly recommend it!

What you’ll need to pick up at the market!

1 peach, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1/2 cup)?2 kiwis, peeled and sliced into 1/4inch rounds?3/4 cup strawberries, finely chopped?1/2 cup blueberries?1/2 cup raspberries?1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit punch or 100 percent white-grape juice DIRECTIONS 1. Combine fruit in a mixing bowl and arrange the mixture into eight 3-ounce popsicle molds.

2. Pour enough juice into each mold to just cover fruit.

3. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze until solid (about six hours).

Once you’ve made these popsicles (which can serve up to 8 of you and your friends), relax outside, take a dip in the pool and be grateful that you live in the warm Central Valley which provides all of these fun, fresh, and healthy opportunities every day!

Get ready for summer and stay strong in the last few weeks of school, we’re all going to do it together! Start daydreaming in the last periods of class and plan all of the great things you’ll be able to do this summer in good ol’ Modesto, California!

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ell May is here and everybody get ready for the Cinco De Mayo. Hot Latin Nights last year brought in the New Low-rider’s formerly of the band War, to the Modesto downtown. The back yard family friendly festival will be held in Manteca this year to accommodate a bigger crowd with more room with music fest and car show on Sat May 4th. The 6th Annual will bring in headliner Malo, with Blanca. Some of our best regional acts are also featured: Latin Essence, Cartel Band, Valley Rhythm Section covering the mix of Latin rock, R & B, Funk, old school, Cumbia, and Regeton.

Tickets available at a Legal Place, 1228 I Street Modesto, check out www.hotlatinnights209.com for the lowdown.

And another family friendly event heading our way is the Riverdance Farms and Merced River Fair Jun 1 & 2. Featured are live music 3 stages with Bluegrass to Classical, on the bill so far Big Earl & Cryin shame, Poor House Millionaires. It is a beautiful spot with plenty of activities and even camping if you like roughing it, check out www.riverdancefarms.com.

And while being inspired walking around doing the third Thursday Art Walk I had this vision about doing a roving acoustic Vocal Jam with guitars on Art Walk to bring some festivity and playfulness to the downtown. So this month my partners in crime will be 2 members of Beatles Tribute group Third Party, Chris Murphy and Gary Nelson. Want to encourage others to chime in so look for 3 conspicuous guys with guitars with plenty of merriment and jump in and get wet. I want to encourage everyone to come down, our Art Walk has something for everyone, art, food and drink and lots of folks making the rounds looking for a good time. So whether coming down for revelry art or to put the move on the hors d’oeuvres, come down.

More bright moments in store for the month. The State Theatre continues with quality musical offerings. Coming May 18th, the Greg Kihn Band. For those of us expatriates from Bezerkely we used to hang all night long listening the band with their fan base of thousands of babes standing in the front row! We are also excited that our

local bands are doing things at the State! So come on down and support the State, check out www.thestate.org.

Another high point guaranteed will be the return of Jimmie Vaughan with his band Wed. May 22nd. Ron & Doug excellent productions are also promoting the gig.

Jimmie, brother of Stevie Ray Vaughan is steeped in the same southern Blues and R & B and always tours with a band so tight it will make you holler. The West Side Theatre in Newman brings in, Kelly McDonald, seasoned guitarist singer playing originals and covers in the country idiom. And Sat June 1st Sycamore Slough String Band plays the music of the Greatful Dead in string band format, bring tie-dye and vibes. For the info: www.westsidetheatre.org. Hero’s Sports Bar is drawing well on local talent, Ian Stambaught trio Jazz, and R & B jam every Tues with Johnny Valdez on guitar slinging & singin. Wednesdays with primarily the Blues: 1st Prof Max Smith, 8th Bad Medicine, 15th Jeremy Norris & Dangerous Mood, 22nd Bourbon Legend, 28th Poor House Millionaires. The venue has a nice stage and sound system to showcase music.

Jam sessions are alive and well in the downtown: Barkin’ Dog Grill has Dave Dow, Jazz pianist hosting the Thursday night jam

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May Movies L- Eli Lester plays the Blues R-Jimmy Vaughn from 7 to 10:00 p.m., all ages, Hero’s Sports Bar hosts a Jazz and popular music jam with Ian Stambaugh Trio featuring Johnny Valdes on guitar Tuesday night’s 7-10:00 p.m., and Wednesdays has rotating Blues Bands hosting an invitational jam from 7-10:00 p.m., wow! So come down and sit in, stand in, or just lay down. And another local boy does good, Johnny Valdez recently did a gig with virtuoso percussionist Derik Rolando, in the band Santana band members, Dave Mathews on keys, Tony Lindsey on vocals, and former member Orestes Vitales on Timbales. Johnny also did two original compositions that day that were well received by the band and the people in the packed room.

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Peace out, Eric Benson

We love our Farmer’s Markets Your mother always told you that you should eat your greens so you would grow big and strong.

This handy list of local certified farmers’s market locations will help you show mom that you listen closely.

Modesto - Count on a long list of tasty fruits and veggies, nifty crafts, hot food vendors and more! Don’t pass up the Killer Bacon at the Green’s Market booth or the fresh pita chips at the hummus booth. Music fans can boogie to tunes this year sponsored by ModestoView.

Find it: Between H & I Streets on 15th St. Thurs & Sat, 7am-1pm Turlock- Don’t worry about letting mom down if you miss the Modesto market. Turlock has you covered!

Find it: Broadway & Main St. Fri, 8am-1pm Oakdale- We think that this market should definitely have horse parking! This one starts a bit later in the year but is worth the wait if you prefer early evening shopping. Catch it on the way to your favorite local swimming/fishing spot.

Find it: 3rd St between F & J Streets. Thurs starting on 06/09, 5pm-8pm Riverbank – The City of Action offers plenty of market satisfaction! This is another evening adventure option for those seeking cooler temperatures.

Find it: Riverbank Community Center - 3600 Santa Fe St, Weds 5pm-8pm

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Rock and Roll is Born in Modesto.

History of Rock and Roll Roots First in a Musical Series by Chris Murphy

The trail of the history of Rock and Roll and the music and the people that inspired Rock and Roll leads directly to Modesto’s doorstep. Yes my friends, Rock and Roll was born right here in Modesto USA in 1937. Not another Modesto, our Modesto. The same Modesto that is the home of American Graffiti is also the cradle of the modern music civilization. How can this be? Why don’t we have billboards on the freeway and giant museums celebrating our birthplace? These are good questions and now is the time to change all of that and take our place in the Roots of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

So pull up a chair, and listen up my friends, because there is a musical tale that begins in Boaz Alabama and leads to Modesto and then to the rest of the world. Was this information hard to find? No it was right under our noses the whole time.

Although there were some earlier R & B songs like Rocket 88 in ‘51, the first song commonly agreed as the opening chords of Rock and Roll was “That’s All Right (Mama)” by Elvis Presley recorded in 1954 at Sun Studios in Memphis. This song has direct roots to the string slappin’ sounds played on a big stand up string bass by Fred Maddox in Modesto.

Yes, these first notes of Rock and Roll were slapped right here in Modesto USA. In 1937 these sounds were broadcast live

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for the world to hear on our own KTRB 860 Radio by Fred and Clay Maddox and their 11 year old sister Rose playing as the Alabama Outlaws. This radio station at the corner of Sylvan and McHenry had a transmitter built by Modesto’s own Cecil Lynch.

There are many roots of rock and roll, but the root that made Rock and Roll “ROCK” came from Modesto USA. This rockin’ stand up bass sound that was so exciting was the “clickity-clackity” of the big fat strings being slapped against the finger board. The strings were plucked so hard that the string back slap made a percussion sound and Fred Maddox would even just beat on the strings to make it clack even more. This boogie bass sound of Fred Maddox was changing music and became known as Hillbilly Boogie. Fred Maddox’s bass is on display at the Experience Music Project in Seattle. It is there because the first notes of Rock and Roll maybe been played on that instrument. (1) The story begins: The Maddox family escaped the Dust Bowl of Alabama and made their way to California. After attempting to settle in LA and Oakland, the railroad brought the Maddox Family to Modesto where they picked fruit and vegetables in the fields up and down the central valley. Fred Maddox, tired of field work, encouraged the family to get

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into the music business and persuaded Rice Furniture to sponsor a radio show. See Jennifer Allsup’s highlight to read more about this first show.

The Maddox sound was fun, catchy and made you want to dance. They were clever and Don and Fred were the comedians of the group and they became famous on the radio and the Maddox Brothers and Rose began performing around the region. The string bass player was the comedian in many of the early swing bands, but it was the rockin’ sound of Fred’s bass combined with the songwriting and the wit of the Maddox family that made hillbilly boogie famous.

When the Maddox boys returned from war and returned to Modesto, they started recording and began wearing the flamboyant suits and made quite a name for themselves, touring across the country.

Through the years they would play the local places like the Uptown Ballroom and many other local “Honky Tonks” around the area like the El Rancho and George’s Playhouse in Stockton. The Riverbank Club House became the crossroads for a sound that now was known across the nation that would be host to many of the music legends of that time. Hank Williams made a memorable

appearance here in Modesto and played a live performance on KTRB, then under the guidance of Chester Smith, himself a hillbilly music legend and radio star.

The Maddox sound became famous across the USA on radio, recordings and their memorable live performances. The Maddox Bros & Rose were known as “America’s Most Colorful Hillbilly Band”. Fred’s bass sound influenced musicians across the USA, and in particular, one Memphis, TN based Bill Black who had returned to Memphis after the war.

Bill Black was the legendary bassist for Elvis Presley in those early Sun sessions. “That’s All Right”, a cover of Arthur Crudup’s 1946 song, was recorded after an accidental uptempo rehearsal track. This new “rockin’” version was quickly recorded and sent to radio and radio went wild. The Rhythm and Blues that was popular up and down Highway 61 in the late 40s and early 50s, was blending with the hillbilly boogie slappin’ bass sound that made the music “Rock”.

Bill Haley’s Rock around the Clock, also released in 1954 featured the rockin slappin’ bass sound. (1) Around the same time, Cleveland DJ Alan Freed would popularize the term “Rock and Roll”.

(1) The Blue Moon Boys, The Story of Elvis

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that really happens or not, we’ll see, but that’s what I hope”. In fact, the word Rockabilly was used as a ‘hillbilly insult” in the early years and the term was not really used widely until the early 50s.

10th St. is our History Row Modesto has a special opportunity. There are very few streets in our downtown that have that retro charm. In 2012, the section of 10th and 11th Streets between K and G was designated as the Modesto Historic Cruise Route and a 25 marker history tour is there today. These were the actual streets where the cruising, then called “dragging” would happen from 1946 through the mid Photo from the Maddox family 60s. These are the same streets where the Fred Maddox slappin’ his standup bass, put the “rock” in rockabilly... old nightclubs and the record stores feaeverywhere in music.

tured the music of the Maddox Brothers, Presley’s Band, By Ken Burke, Dan Griffin According to Don, as the youngest, he Chester Smith and the early pioneers of 2006 Chicago Review Press learned how to play by going to the dances hillbilly boogie music that would become The rest is history. and watching the band play and after the Rock and Roll. We have an amazing opDon Maddox, a living legend war joined the band as the fiddle player and portunity to create a special historic zone KC “Don Juan” Maddox is still with us toone of the chief comedians for their legendin this area, encourage retro designs and day and he has more energy and sense of ary sound.

Their colorful live recordings make sure that our incredible music hishumor than most any other 90 year olds are still available and some of their KTRB tory as the “Birth of Rock and Roll” and you meet, or anyone for that matter! His radio jingles are on You Tube.

Don Madour unique place as the home of “American voice is loaded with character and energy dox is still making music and his CDs and Graffiti” can be celebrated. and we chatted about the origins of Rock merchandise will be available very soon.

On this month’s cover is one of those viand Roll, Rockabilly and the Maddox Bros ModestoView will keep you informed. sions that makes a future out of our past. & Rose Sound.

See ModestoView.com for a list of links to ModestoView: How did the Slappin’ Bass recordings. sound start?

Don Maddox: Fred just started with the string bass and he really wasn’t that good and it and he just slapped it to get this percussion sound and he would just beat on it.

People would come to see us and say, “you have the best bass player” but he wasn’t that good, he was just slappin’ it like crazy and having a great time. Don recounted how a young Elvis would be on the same concert bill and Bill Black would sit in with the Maddox and Elvis would admire their flashy outfits, many that were made here in Modesto. Elvis commented to Don at one of these shows, “someday I will have a suit like this”. The Maddox influence was felt

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It is a way to create civic pride out of the knowledge of our history and use our own history and streets to draw visitors to Modesto USA from around the world.

Now, people visit for our American Graffiti, Agriculture, business, relationship to Yosemite and now they can visit us as the birth place of Rock and Roll and Rockabilly.

To get involved in this project, please email chrism@modestoview.com

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Maddox Brothers & Rose Modesto Radio Museum

The Maddox Story will be continued in ModestoView Reverend Horton Heat’s Jim Heath spent some time with us when he played in Modesto recently and we talked about the history of Rockabilly, the Maddox Brothers and the roots of Rock and Roll. “Rockabilly wasn’t just Elvis and Bill Haley, it was a outgrowth of everything. It was the hillbilly people listening to R&B one thing lead to another”. Jim continues “Rockabilly has kind of been the kicking dog of the music business and I hope someday that Rockabilly will get its place in history. Whether

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In 1933 The Maddox Family decided to move west to California to find their riches in agriculture As, the Maddox family ended up in Modesto CA. Rose Maddox recalls, they became “fruit tramps” following the harvest season through the Central Valley. As for her brother Fred he in- Modesto Radio Museum sisted that he couldn’t stand to work. So, Fred approached the local Rice Furniture Company in Modesto with an offer, Fred thought they couldn’t refuse.

Fred wanted to see if the owners of the Rice Company would be interested in sponsoring a country music show on local radio stations. The Rice Company said, “Yes, as long as we have a female singer!” Fred said, “Don’t worry about that, not only will we have a female singer, we will have the best female singer.” Fred brought in his eleven year old sister Rose. In 1937 the Maddox Brothers & Rose performed over station KTRB in Modesto CA. Doing what they knew , Hillbilly music.

Stay tuned for some more factual information where Rock n Roll began with Maddox Brothers and Rose !

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Jim Anderson & the Rebels ~ Unfinished Business!

by Jennifer Allsup

im Anderson & the Rebels have been performing all over California for sometime.

This locally based band loves the reflections of musical genres such as Country, Rockabilly, Blues & Gospel along with some good old fashion Boogie Woogie. Jim and the Rebels cover some great Elvis tunes as well on their music journey. Jim started singing in high school, he received a standing ovation after belting out “Love me Tender”.

At this point Jim felt his musical passion take off. Jim and the Rebels do early days of Elvis performance and are working on a country show as well. Last year the band decided to record their first album.

Jim Anderson stops playing music in 1992 to work law enforcement in Sonora and Stanislaus Sheriff Departments. Jim had some major injuries to both knees. Jim took an early retirement 2011 and back to the stage he went. At this point in Jim’s life he formed the band the Rebels.

Tom Farnsworth, the keyboard master which I hear the folks in the Valley refer to him as “fingers”. Tom is also a musical director and also leads his band in church.

Boogie style music with some roaring “rockabilly” is Tom’s favorite. In Jim Anderson and the Rebels, Tom is the second part of their three part harmony. Mickey Yamo is the slappin bassist in the band and the youngest as well. Despite his youth sounds like his elders are always surprised with talents and tenor harmonies. Gregg Landrey a music instructor in Manteca, has

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by Earl Matthews Hello everybody, life is good and May is going to rock! I have two big shows this month at Hero’s on Ninth Street. The first is Tempest on May 18th. Tempest is a Celtic Rock band based out of the bay area that has been going strong for 24 years. Tempest blends traditional sounds with danceable Rock. They have played the Sonora Celtic Faire year after year and are coming to Modesto for what will surely be a great night of music with special guest, Callbox.

At the end of the month I am proud to bring Red Meat, with special guests Darlin’ Clementine to town. Red Meat hales from San Francisco and has been making music for 20 years. Red Meat serves up a classic honky tonk sound with modern storytelling and humorous stage banter. They have played with Buck Owens and have been the backing band for Wanda Jackson.

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been playing drums as long as he can remember. Mr. Landrey lays down the beats on his drums…. which makes Jim shake, rattle and tantalize the ladies with his jiving moves. Gregg has had the opportunity to play and record as far as Chicago back to San Francisco, opening for many greats such as some rockers that have graced Modesto as well: Y&T, Foghat and many more. Frank Masuccci a guitar player extraordinaire. At 23 years of age Frank recorded with his band “The Hamilton Streetcar “on Dot Records. Which lead Frank to open for another local rocking music band “Three Dog Night” local as in Big Mike Allsup lead guitarist of Three Dog Night.

Jim answered some questions for me on playing Rockabilly Music explaining, “Performing on your own city is always a lot of fun. You get the hometown crowd that cannot go on the road with you. They have been waiting for you to return, with new music, new stories, and a better show than last time. We enjoy performing for our hometown, as they were the first folks we ever performed for. They helped catapult us to the big stages, big arenas, and big theaters we are playing at today. When you

sing in your hometown it is like performing for 1000 family members. They always support you and the love is always strong!

We work our behinds off at every show, no matter at home, or away. When you are away, folks might be skeptical about who you are and how good your show is.... We just hope that word of mouth has beat us to the show and people are lined up to have “One Helluva Time!” Our goal no matter where we perform is to get folks “Outta their Seat and Onto their Feet!”

As far as the new and younger generation of Rockabilly Music, I say Keep on Keepin’ On. Don’t ever stop doing what you truly believe in. Rockabilly music has been around for over 60 years, and I don’t see it being put on a shelf anytime soon. Always make sure that you are performing for the right reason. THE PEOPLE! They are what is important. They will be filling the seats and buying the music. See what you can do for them. Become personable and most of all LISTEN TO THEM! Contact jimandersonmusic.net for your musical party pleasures!

Smiles, Jenn Allsup

Editor’s note: Take the opportunity to try some great local food during the shows that are featured in this article. Hero’s is known for their Chicago-style pizza and beer brewed on-site, Barkin’ Dog makes an incredible array of burgers that taste great served with their sweet potato fries and their ultra-thick strawberry milkshake and Deva Cafe is known for their delicious crepes and create-your-own breakfast scrambles.

Tickets for both shows are available in advance at Hero’s.

This months Thursday Night Ramble onMay 2nd is going to be a crazy national affair with bands coming to Modesto from all over the United States! We have Cooking with Turf from Modesto, Early Times originally from Sacramento and now based out of New York, Bloody Ol’ Mule from Oklahoma and last but not least, The Harmed Brothers from Eugene, OR. Jazz and Blues tunes come to life every Tuesday and Wednesday at Hero’s from 7 to 10 and there is no cover. Tuesday night’s Jazz jam is hosted by the Ian Stambaugh Trio. Wednesday night we feature a different band every week. It’s a great way to get your mid-week music fix without breaking the bank.

The Poorhouse Millionaires will be at Deva Cafe on J Street every sunday this month

from 10am to noon playing songs to help your digestion and soothe your hangovers.

There is never a cover for these shows. Tips are appreciated.

Tom VandenAvond and Ryan Russell will be playing at 10th Street Plaza May 3rd from 7pm to 10pm. This is a great time for the whole family.

Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame have some fun shows coming up as well. May 4th we will be back at the Barkin’ Dog at 8pm.

There is a $5 cover for this show. All-ages are welcome. On May 16th we will be up in Sacramento at the world-famous Torch Club for a show at 9pm. This is an amazing place with a long history of hosting famed acts. The cover for this show is only $5. On the 17th we are playing Calaveras County Fairgrounds’ Jumping Frog Jubilee in Angels Camp at 7 pm.

For more Modesto info: www.modestoview.com

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Your home is your castle. It is the place that you invite people into and the place that you can feel relaxed and alive. One shop at the heart of downtown Modesto aims to make your home a unique and colorful space that you can be proud of.

Dezignz on 15th Street is the sort of place that you need to see to believe. It is the goto place in the central valley if you ever have the wild urge to buy a life-size sculpture of a cow, a silver cowboy boot, an image of Marilyn Monroe that sparkles and glows or a solid metal bust of President Barack Obama.

Dezignz serves up the whimsical and the practical in a multi-level space that is more art gallery than furniture store.

The team that makes Dezignz a success is an artistic force of spirited entrepreneurs that brings years of experience and education to the business. They combine their unique styles and concepts into work that infuses life into homes and businesses around the world from their base in Modesto.

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for design and art by decorating his various homes and business interests. Olivera started his life as an entrepreneur at age 15 by opening his first telecommunications store in Modesto. By age 18 he owned seven stores. He has since parlayed his efforts into other ventures including a number of bars and restaurants. His love for art and design has led him around the world and you can see the results of those travels on display at Dezignz.

Running the day-today operations at Dezignz is Olivera’s partner, Gaby Gomes.

Gomes came to the United States in 2005 from Paris to study. He was a marketing manager for an international consulting firm before meeting Olivera and recognizing that the two could combine forces to influence the furniture and interior design industries.

Rounding out the Designz team is Julianne Freitas who has over 10 years of experience

in furniture sales and interior design in Modesto. Freitas grew up in Los Angeles in the midst of a celebrity culture that inspired her interest in the art and design field.

Take the time to check out Dezignz and experience the skill and sense of artistry that makes the business unique. There is truly nothing else quite like it in Modesto.

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Bob Fores, Founder of Ride for MOM

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Modesto USA is a great community with lots of opportunity for community involvement. Our city is big enough to attract a sufficient number of people and business to build significant momentum on a project and yet we are small enough to where a brilliant idea that helps our community can be recognized enough to break through to be potentially successful nationwide. Love Modesto is such an example. Recently, the Ride for Mom® event is becoming a more important part of our community culture. The event was inspired by the love and support for a parent that suffered. It is positive event that has connected with many who have had similar experiences. This is just one of many reasons why Modesto is a great place to live and work.

Robert “Bob” Fores is a long time local attorney and partner at the Fores Macko law firm. Bob is a proud and fun family man with his wife Cindi and three grown children. Among other things, Bob is a former Chair of the Board at the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, past President of Modesto Sunrise Rotary Club, a current member of the Gallo Center Board of Directors, and is a Cal Berkeley Alumnus-his wife and daughter are also Cal Bears (Go Bears!). Bob has always found a way to contribute to our community. When he lost his mother a few years ago, Bob was inspired to create an event that would both celebrate her memory and provide a way for the community to come together and have fun while promoting positive lifestyle choices. Let’s learn more about Bob Fores and why Ride for Mom exists today.

ModestoView: You grew up in the east bay area and northern California. How did you find Modesto?

Bob Fores: Opportunity. In the late 1980s, Modesto seemed to be a nice place to raise a family where a young lawyer would have an easier time developing a practice than a city like San Francisco where the legal market was more impacted. Modesto was more affordable that San Francisco and appeared to have a culture similar to Sacramento where my wife Cindi grew up.

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MV: What made your mom so special?

BF: She was supportive and loyal to her family and friends to a fault, smart, witty and caring. She was my Mom!

MV: Now that you have seen the outpouring of support for Ride for Mom, does it make you realize that the experience that your mom went through is perhaps shared by many others?

BF: Absolutely. In one form or another, everyone has a “Mom” story. In a larger sense, Mom is someone you know who is close to you, a mom, dad, sibling, or friend,

who is sick. In my case, it was my mom.

Everyone is connected to someone close to them who has suffered from the scourges of cancer, diabetes or heart disease.

MV: Besides participating in Ride for Mom, what can people do to support these efforts?

BF: The best thing people can do is pass the word. This is a totally grass roots and community effort. Specifically, one can register to ride, volunteer, be an exhibitor at our lifestyle fair, or financially contribute.

Check out www.rideformom.com.

MV: Is there something for people of all abilities at the Ride for Mom?

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BF: Yes. That’s one of the cool things about the event. There are easy rides and challenging rides: 10, 30, 72 mile and century routes. It is a ride, not a race. There is also lifestyle fair and lunch. The event occurs on the day before Mother’s Day. The idea is to have fun with family and friends while riding bikes and then having lunch.

MV: This is a great event. Do you feel that this could expand to other cities, locally and nationally?

BF: I am flattered that people have suggested this could occur. Conceivably yes. In reality, the event is a simple concept: have fun while promoting the tag “Be Active.

Eat Healthy. Live Better.” The model we are developing for staging the event is one that could be repeated anywhere. It is entirely supported on all fronts by volunteers; there is little overhead. Our organizing team is wonderful and the key to the success of the event: they are unbelievably giving, organized and enthusiastic. I hope they all are having as much fun as I am.

MV: As Modestans with college age kids, what do we need to do to create an environment here where we stop the brain drain so that our next generation will return here after college?

BF: We need more and better jobs, particularly entry level jobs that will lead to professional development and growth. Young people must have assurances that there will be realistic opportunity for economic advancement. We have a wonderful community but too many of our brightest kids never return.

MV: What personal characteristics of success do you hope that you have passed on to your kids?

BF: Working hard, trying hard not to make the same mistake twice, and a commitment to our families, friends and helping our communities,

MV:. You work in downtown. How important is a vibrant downtown to our community?

BF: Essential. The identity of our city is defined by its downtown, a visible representation of our city’s image, economic success and quality of life. These factors are critical in business retention and recruitment.

MV: What has been one of your most favorite Modesto experiences?

BF: There are many with many great people. Besides my involvement with RFM, one that comes to mind is socializing in our backyard with friends on a seasonable spring evening exaggerating about how many miles I rode that day and how many feet I climbed.

MV: Describe your ideal Modesto day?

BF: It begins with a cappuccino, continues with learning that all of my clients hit grand slams that day in their cases, is furthered with a brisk 20 mile ride out in the orchards with my riding partners, and finishes with a BBQ dinner on the patio with Cindi.

MV: And our final question, Beatles or Stones?

BF: “I get by with a little help from my friends…” Beatles!

Check out www.rideformom.com and https://www.facebook.com/RideForMom

For more Modesto info: www.modestoview.com

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It is always fun when a big sporting event comes through town and don’t worry, it will be back here again someday. The Alpe D’Huez is not in the Tour de France every year. But here in Modesto we have plenty of cycling fun in May each year. There are rides for fun, rides for a cause and rides to win! Modesto is perfect for outdoor activities whether on your bike or on foot. May has something for everyone and the weather is nice so you have no excuse than to get out there and get fit and have fun.

For those of you that hadn’t noticed, Modesto is really flat. That makes it easy to ride to work. If you work downtown or anywhere, a ride to work is nice and easy.

If you haven’t ridden your bike to work, the perfect time to give it a try is on Bike to Work Day. Here are some really fun things to do on your bike in May. Bike To Work Day - Friday May 10 – 6:30 to 8:30 pm Ride your bike to work and meet up in 10th St Place. You can even ride along with Mayor Marsh. There will be prizes and T-shirts for commuters and other goodies and snacks. www.modestogov.com/bikes Ride for MOM - May 11 – Fun ride for a great cause. Event start is at Johansen Stadium. There are 10, 30, 72 and Century courses available. Register online at www. rideformom.com You can check in Fri afternoon May 10 until 7. Day of event arrive by 6:30.

Harvest Moon Criterium – May 18 – First races at 8:15 You will see fast paced race action as racers speed around a figure 8 course in downtown Modesto. This will be exciting and there are all categories from 4/5 to Pro. Start/finish is at 13th and I. Registration: http://www.bikereg.com/ Net/18831 Modesto Road Race – May 19 – Start Finish line is at Kiernan and Hall Road East of Salida. This will be a circuit race offering a multi pass view of a road race, which is rare.

Registration: https://www.bikereg.com/ Net/18837

You can race at the Harvest Moon Modesto Criterium alongside the pros Family Cycling Festival – May 18 10 – 3 pm While you are downtown enjoying the Harvest Moon Criterium walk down I St to the Courthouse Lawn and learn about bike safety, and watch exciting stunt teams. Get prizes, register your bike, ride an obstacle course and check out safety tips and a helmet giveaway.

Our bike trails are beautiful on a Saturday morning Ride for fun and smiles like Nanette Hawxhurst

Regular rides- There are many club rides in town. The Stanislaus County Bike Club has many organized ride for all abilities both on and off road. www.stancobike.org for many more details. There is a racing team out of Fun Sport Bikes in McHenry Village that you can check out too.

Every day- Take your bike everywhere when you get a chance. We have newly

striped bike lanes and some really great trails. If you have not ridden the Mensinger, Hetchy Hetchy trails or the Virginia Corridor, the try it today. Small errands, Farmers market, or the coffee or yogurt shop are the perfect places to ride. Get healthy and have fun and make Modesto USA a cycling city.

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Commute by bicycle into downtown Modesto!

Ride with the Mayor on an escorted route!

For more Modesto info: www.modestoview.com

• BMX Stunt Team • Interactive Display by City of Modesto Public Works Department • Kids who ride their bikes will have a blast: • Participating in bike races • Getting bikes licensed for free • Riding on an obstacle course

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Dj Luis Dominguez

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In this edition of The Urban/El Urbano, by yours Truly Tru Luv Lopez, I take you into the world of one of the most respected and talented Latin DJs in Central Valley Spanish Radio. “DJ Luis Dominguez” The road to successes was not an easy task, and as a young teenager, Luis would frequent a local venue “Roller King” perhaps one of the most happening place to be for all ages in the late 90’s. Setting up equipment, along side his brother DJ Algeria who DJ’d the venue. Perhaps one of many inspirations, his brother influenced his talent. This all lead up to Club Maxx, his first gig and opportunity to shine. Young Dominguez was not even old enough to be in the club.

The only place he was allowed was behind the DJ booth. The lights, the music, the crowd screaming unknowingly, without prejudice, that the kid on stage was not old enough to even drink. Yet he still rocked the dance floor.

This led to many opportunities such as mix shows on Arizona station “Que Buena”, labeled one of the youngest DJs in the scene for the time. That gig only lasted 6 months for his decision to return to the valley was in part for his love for his college sweetheart, and his friends and family back home. He returned to open arms and more opportunities were arising. Next he ventured on the Romance 100.5 spinning top 40’s in Tulare, like many other DJs, he never asked for pay with the anticipation that the recognition could lead him to greater things. So it did.

He spent 5 years on La Kalle 107.9 in Fresno spinning on the traffic mix, where you still can find him on the weekend mix shows. Syndicated shows are becoming more frequent on radio now a-days. This is something I find disturbing with a lack of personal touch with the local fans. More

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than likely these are corporate moves. But, if you’re in Chicago, you can listen to Luis mix on Maxima. In Modesto, he has played at the Fat Cat, Palladium and Copper rhino, and local radio station Tri Color. H e has also contributed his time to the local Lip Synching events in the Centre Plaza in Modesto.

The one talent he holds that I can personally comment on is this, his style of mixing is not practiced much by others, The combination of top 40s Spanish and English music make the mash-ups even better.

The crowd never leaves the dance-floor and the young generation of Latinos and Latinas with the cross-culture of Hip Hop and Latino Music is making waves! Drop me a LMFAO WITH INTENTALO and See what happens!!

We finished off with a few extra questions.

Tru Love Lopez: Luis could you tell me who have you had the opportunity to open up for in the past?

DJ Luis: i have worked with the following. Reggeton- (Don Omar,Khris y Angel, Dj Flex, Gocho, Fulanito, Fuego, Dj Kane, Selena’s brother AB Quintanilla, Frankie J, Akwid, Nina Sky......)

Rock-Pop (RBD singer Dulce Maria, Tribal MTY, Reik, Belanova, Enanitos Verdes, Jaguares, Cristian Castro, Gloria Trevi.....)

TLL: Can you tell me a bit about the Latinos Stand up Movement?

DJL: Latino Stand Upp it’s a group of friends DJs to promote our Latino events, which is not just for Latinos, we want to show everyone that Latino music has a lot of talent and encourage young local talent to pursue their goals. We have DJs to graphic designers to producers and everything that we need to promote events or local music.

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TLL: Were can we listen in on your shows and or see you spin?

DJL: I’m DJ’n Fridays for Valdivia promotions at the Rainbow in Fresno. Saturdays Mezcal bar and grill the hottest Latino spot in Fresno. Radio mixshows you can download the univisionradio.com app. And mixshows are on Saturdays night in Chicago and Fresno, also have a mixshow in Az. and soon San Francisco and San Jose

TLL: Who has been your biggest inspirations?

DJL: My biggest inspiration is my brother (Roberto Dominguez) cause he’s been opening a lots of doors for a lot of people and me.

This has been your Music Blast for the month! Stay tuned!

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Lemonade Day Be on the lookout for Lemonade stands all over Modesto on May 18.

It is not just a glass of lemonade, but it is a way to teach entrepreneurship and raise money for many important cause, each important to the groups that are making and creating these stands. These stands are amazing and well built and showcase the cause that they are supporting. So make sure to stop and get a nice refreshing glass of lemonade on Lemonade Day May 18

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by Efren Martinez

The Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon

is all about a wonderful memory by now and you’ve had plenty of time to recover and to set your sights on your next endurance challenge. This May will be filled with a buffet of charitable fitness events. No matter what your fitness level or preference is there will be something available for you this month to satisfy your healthy lifestyle appetite.

Let me lay it down for you, on Friday May 3rd The Healthy Aging Association Age with Movement Event happens at East La Loma Park in Modesto from 8AM-12PM. It features a Festival of fitness that includes a walk in the park, Tai Chi, Aerobics, Fitness & Balance, Vendor Booths, Raffle Prizes, Blood Pressure Checks, and Line Dancing. This is a free family health event.

On May 11th Rina’s 5K & Half Marathon happens at Ripon High School in Ripon.

Registration is at 5:30AM with the Half-

Marathon starting at 7:00AM and The 5k starts at 8:30AM. The race features a flat course with the beautiful scenery of our Central Valley to accompany you on your run along with Entertainment (The Quake DJ) and loads of plusses that could only be compared to The Modesto Marathon.

If you would like to mix it up, there is also The Ride for Mom charity bicycle ride. It happens on May 11th at Johansen High School. This bycycle ride features a 10, 30, 72-mile and Century ride. On May 25th at 8:00AM its The Modesto Memorial Classic Run. It takes place at The Tuolume River Regional Park in Modesto. It sports a 5K and a 1-mile race fallowed by a Fitness and Military Veterans Festival which includes a pancake breakfast for our registered runners. So there you have it, it’s a buffet of fitness happening all through the month of May with something for everyone.

For more Modesto info: www.modestoview.com

For more information on any of these fitness events above log onto their info websites below: Healthy Ageing Event May 3rd www. healthyagingassociation.org/Events Email healthy-aging@sbcglobal.net Rina’s Run May 11th www.rcafsite.com MAY 11th, 2013 PH# 209.599.6861 Ride For Mom May 11th www.rideforMay FitView Fitness Tips mom.com e-mail info@rideformom.com It’s best to run a few miles on a new pair Modesto Memorial Classic May 25th www.shadowchase.org PH# 209 575-4040. of running shoes prior to racing in them.

Always make sure your bike is tuned up prior to any cycling event you’ve invested in.

Make sure you’ve acclimated yourself to the weather conditions that might be happening on race day.

Take in some water as needed and/or some kind of electrolyte sport drink every 30-miles. It’s a good idea to carry both (water and an electrolyte sport drink) for rides longer then 30-miles.

Always make sure you’ve gotten the green light from your Doctor before starting any kind of exercise program or endurance event.

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Hello Modesto metal maniacs!

May is my favorite month on the calendar.

First of all Happy Mothers day and what a month we have for you, our Mo town metal faithful. It all starts May 2nd with Taproot, Better Left Unsaid, Clockwork Hero and others will invade the Fat Cat! Then on May 9th Mushroomhead and Nothing But Losers will also invade the Fat Cat!! May 10th is the Zombie Death Stench NATIONAL CD RELEASE party followed the very next day with Eroszion, Blastlung and more. Once again these shows are at Fat Cat but there is great metal all over the area whether it be Fat Cat, Spinnakers or Other Place, Yosemite Lanes or Theater 417 there is METAL ALL OVER MODESTO!! This months spotlight bands or bands to look out for are Symbolik outta Stockton, Blastlung from Manteca, the super awesome Eroszion who are making Modesto home as of late traveling from the Stockton/Manteca area weekly for shows, meetings and functions.

One last thing I need to mention is something I take part in every week and it has become a Monday institution in the downtown Modesto entertainment community.

The Fat Cat hosts a weekly meeting every Monday where people from all walks of life meet and discuss what they do in the scene and shows are booked at pretty much every venue in town by most of the well known promoters in town and of course if you want to play or book these shows or shows at Fat Cat, this is the place to be and meet new and awesome people! It happens every Monday between 5:00-5:30pm and they usually last about an hour or two. The most important part is the answer to my most

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frequently asked question: How do we get on National shows at Fat Cat? The answer my friends is to go to these meetings and book or play good shows at Fat Cat and it will happen. It may not happen over night, but if you become a Monday regular eventually it will happen. Bands like Nothing But Losers, Eroszion, Warpath Assassins, & Zombie Death Stench were all featured with national shows recently and local musicians turned promoters Ronny Myer and Doug Robinett of Ron & Doug’s Excellent promotions were given the Jimmy Vaughn show to promote so if definitely pays off. This is a great way to get to know a lot of people who work in the Modesto entertainment community!!

Well that’s all for me this Month as always KEEP ONE FOOT IN THE GUTTER AND ONE FIST IN THE GOLD!!!

Mike Vanek facebook.com/mike.vanek

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May is a magnificent month for trying out new things and finding new ways to occupy your time. There’s no better time than the present to enjoy the warm weather and get out on the town and Mo-town is ripe for deals in May! Looking for a great deal on a book? Take a walk downtown on May 4th and head over to the Modesto library. The Annual Friends of the Library Sale is happening and will be held on the portico of the Library from 8am to 3pm. Books are priced to sell at 50-cent for paperbacks and $1for hard-bounds! There will be something for everyone! Book donations are always needed as well. If you’d like to donate please feel free to head over to their homepage tinyurl. com/209books or send an email to clarenoo@gmail.com.

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What could we possibly gain from losing?

Losing face, losing an argument, losing a fight is not a welcome experience. However, when we let go of the Ego (ideas and expectations we hold of ourselves), we enter an unknown territory in which we may not only experience and learn new things but also may have a chance at re-inventing ourselves by finding that what LOOKED like a loss can be turned into an advantage and actually make us win in the end.

The place where I first learned about the importance of losing was in a T’ai Chi

the outdoors while spending your time indoors. Stop by The Great Valley Museum to learn some beautiful and enriching facts about the valley environment. As you find yourself walking through the exhibits you will feel absolutely transformed by the experience. Learning about the great outdoors won’t break your budget one bit. Prices range from FREE for students and children under six to $1 general admission. If you head over as a family group you can enter for the bargain price of only $3. Find more information at tinyurl.com/209animals.

One of my favorite ways to quench my thirst is with a glass of Lemonade. This year you can join me and many others in the community by participating in the Modesto Lemonade Day. On May 18th, youth are encouraged to participate in this nationwide program that teaches startup principles and business follow-through by

The Great Valley Museum at MJC is really quite a surprising find in Modesto.

Photo by Ruben Porras operating a Lemonade Stand. You can support by mentoring, volunteering, participating or purchasing. Registration is free.

Head over to modesto.lemonadeday.org to find out more about this revolutionary program.

End your month by Going Straight to the Movies with the MSO Pops tribute to Walt Disney & John Williams at The Gallo

Center. Let’s Go to The Movies offers you a chance to enjoy your favorite movie music from classic Disney films along with selections from Harry Potter, Star Wars and Chicago. There should be something for everyone including film aficionados and music enthusiasts.

For more information including ticket prices see galloarts.com.

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by Mary Layton class doing an exercise called ‘Push Hands’ where two people are engaged in a joint hand exercise. The point of the exercise is to feel and understand another person’s energy and intention. If my partner pushes me, can I be soft and relaxed enough to sense his/her intention? Rather than using force against force, can I then be relaxed enough to observe the force, neutralize it and redirect it just at the right time?

In the beginning years of my training I was afraid of this kind of “confrontation”.

I felt competitive and only wanted to “win”.

Fearful of losing I resisted my partner and was using way too much force. It was not a pleasant experience. Slowly I began to realize that I learned the most when I did get pushed a lot. It was in receiving, rather than resisting, that I was eventually able to improve my skill level. This is when I realized that I gained more understanding from having ‘invested in loss’.

For more info, go to: taichi4modesto.com, or call (209) 572-4518.

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MAY 1 Al Medina Live Blues & Brews Prof Max Smith Brave Bull Happy Hour Brave Karoake Creole Jazz Kings Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit Folk Duo Tina & Her Pony Free Pool Friends of the Library Jason Gulley Karaoke Karaoke Night No Other Place Karaoke Pool Tournament Riverbank Golden Agers Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Shakespeare Under the Stars Story Time Story Time Turlock Library Book Club Turlock Senior Center Dance Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Wild Wednesday Youth Auditions MAY 2 Al Medina Live Brave Bull Happy Hour Dave Dow open jam session Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit DJ Music TBD DJ O Spins Flower Lei Craft Free Poker Tournament Free Pool Johnny & Kelly Johnny & Kelly Live Kamikazes and purple hooters Karaoke Night Ladies Night w DJ Arnie & T Latino Rountable Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Measure in Love Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Neil & Matt Live Neil & Matt Live No Other Place Karaoke Release Thursdays at ClimaX Renoir Shades Of Gray/Spotlight On Pastels Shakespeare Under the Stars Skewers Industry Night Story Time Story Time Story Time Thril Thursdays/DJ Performers Thursday Night Ramble Weegie and Stitch Presents: TAPROOT MAY 3 Club Max Live Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit DJ Gemini DJ O Spins DJ Rob Eaz DJ Skewers Friday Lunch Buffet Friends of the Library Book Sale Johnny & Kelly Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Ladies Night Lady Kate Fridays Modesto Nuts vs Bakersfield Modesto Vfw Hamburger Nights Music In the Plaza-Ryan Russell Reggae Music Shakespeare Under the Stars Soul Heart Telescope Night The Bus by James Lantz The Bus by James Lantz The Great Gatsby Speakeasy, Party & Film The Nines Turlock VFW Hamburger Nights TVIF at ClimaX VFW Dinner Weekend Dance Party MAY 4 31st Spring Juried Art Show Anniversary show Big Earl and the Cryin Shame Central West Ballet Brubeck Fundraiser Ceres Flea Market City Tournament - Club Extreme

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Queen Bean Cafe Hero’s Brewpub Brave Bull Brave Bull Clarion / Shooters Pub Chartreuse Muse Hotel Euterpe Nino’s Place Turlock Library The Boardroom Nino’s Place Midway Lounge State Theatre The Other Place The Other Place Riverbank Community Center Mistlin Gallery University Ampitheatre Empire library Oakdale Library Turlock Library Turlock Senior Center Turlock Library Turlock Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Lower Level Studios Gervasoni’s On the Alley Brave Bull Barkin’ Dog Grill Chartreuse Muse Clarion Shooters Brave Bull Ceres Library The Other Place Nino’s Place P Wexford’s Pub P Wexford’s Pub Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Battered Beaver 900 Reno Avenue Gallo Center for the Arts Downtown Modesto 16th St The Boardroom The Boardroom State Theatre The Other Place ClimaX Bar & Nightclub State Theatre Mistlin Gallery University Ampitheatre Skewers Hughson Library Turlock Library Turlock Library Theatre 417 Cafe Deva Fat Cat Music House Club Max Doubletree Chartreuse Muse Clarion / Shooters Pub Brave Bull Nino’s Place Skewers Lounge Doubletree Hotel Cafe Empire Library The Boardroom Yosemite Bowl Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Battered Beaver Miki Sushi John Thurman Field 2801 Hatch Road Fuzio-10th St Plaza Theatre 417 University Ampitheatre P Wexford’s Pub MJC, East Campus Gallo Center Gallo Center for the Arts State Theatre The Boardroom Turlock VFW Hall ClimaX Bar & Nightclub 2801 W. Hatch Road Crocodile’s Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center Theatre 417 Barkin Dog Home of Steve & Ann Endsley 1651 East Whitmore Yosemite Lanes

Crows Landing Flea Market CSAA/Mistlin Gallery Spring Gala Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit DJ Skewers Dj Steve Detrix Free Music Lessons Friends of the Library Book Sale Friends of the Library Book Sale Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Kelly McDonald Live Kentucky Derby Party May Day Ukulele Play Day Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Flea Market Modesto Nuts vs Bakersfield Renoir Sexy Saturdays w DJ Awal Shadowchase Group Run Shakespeare Under the Stars Soul Saturdays South of Sanity Spring Arts/Crafts Bazaar Stay High / Talk of the Town Presents The Sapphires The Ultimate Experience Party - ClimaX To the wonder Triple D Triple D Tune in Drop Out Radio Weekend Dance Party Youth Auditions MAY 5 31st Spring Juried Art Show Breakfast with the Millionaires Ceres Flea Market Cinco De Mayo Pool Party Crows Landing Flea Market Drag Show Brave Bull-ettes DRAGalicous at ClimaX Foe Breakfast Free Pool In My Life Beatles Musical-W MoHi Strings Karaoke Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Flea Market Modesto Nuts vs Bakersfield Pool Tournament Queen Bean Open Mic Night Renoir Shadowchase Group Run Shakespeare Under the Stars Sunday Golden Oldie Dance Party The Sapphires To the wonder VFW Breakfast Westie Night MAY 6 DJ Spinning Vinyl Free Pool Karaoke Monday Karaoke with Clovis King Live music Mayor’s Book Club Modesto Nuts vs Bakersfield Open Mic Open Mic Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Renoir Soroptimist Ripon Golf Tournament Story Time To the wonder WCPL Poker Tournament Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms MAY 7 $2 Tuesday & Gotcha Covered Karaoke Art Adventures Art Adventures Barbara Beer Pong Tournament Brave Bull Happy Hour Computer Basics* Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit Free Poker Tournament Free Pool Friends of Library Meeting Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Jam Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Nuts vs Stockton MoHi Panther Awards Neil Buettner Live Pool Tournament Pool Tournament Salsa Lessons Salsa lessons Story time Story Time Story Time

3113 Crows Landing Rd. Mistlin Gallery Chartreuse Muse Skewers Lounge Clarion / Shooters Pub Fruit Tree Music School Ceres Library Empire Library Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge West Side Theatre Spring Creek G&CC Church of the Brethren Downtown Modesto 16t St 1107 South 7th Street John Thurman Field State Theatre Battered Beaver Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale University Ampitheatre Clarion / Shooters Pub Fat Cat Music House Queen Bean Cafe Fat Cat Music House State Theatre ClimaX Bar & Nightclub State Theatre Nino’s Place Firkin and Fox Mixlr.com/fundamentallyhouse Crocodile’s Nightclub Lower Level Studios Carnegie Arts Center Deva Cafe 1651 East Whitmore Clarion Hotel Pool 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Brave Bull ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Eagles Hall Nino’s Place Merced Theatre Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge 1107 South 7th Street John Thurman Field The Other Place Queen Bean Cafe State Theatre Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale University Ampitheatre Crocodile’s Nightclub State Theatre State Theatre Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall Hero’s Brewpub Speakeasy Nino’s Place The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge Hero’s Brewpub Riverbank Library John Thurman Field Clarion / Shooters Pub Clarion / Shooters Pub Firkin and Fox State Theatre Spring Creek G&CC Riverbank Library State Theatre Battered Beaver Modesto Library Modesto Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Chartreuse Muse Chartreuse Muse State Theatre The Other Place Brave Bull Modesto Library Chartreuse Muse The Other Place Nino’s Place Riverbank Library Hero’s Brewpub Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge John Thurman Field Modesto High Auditorium P Wexford’s Pub Battered Beaver Battered Beaver Clarion / Shooters Pub Clarion / Shooters Pub Ceres Library Oakdale Library Ceres Library

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Ceres Library Gallo Center for the Arts Gallo Center for the Arts Speakeasy State Theatre Nino’s Place Modesto library Carnegie Arts Center Queen Bean Cafe Hero’s Brewpub Brave Bull Brave Bull Clarion / Shooters Pub Chartreuse Muse Modesto Library Nino’s Place Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Gallo Center for the Arts John Thurman Field Modesto Library The Other Place State Theatre Empire library Oakdale Library Turlock Library Turlock Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center Gervasoni’s On the Alley Brave Bull Empire Library Modesto Library Barkin’ Dog Grill Chartreuse Muse Brave Bull Oakdale Library The Other Place Nino’s Place Fat Cat Music House P Wexford’s Pub Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Battered Beaver Mary Stuart Rogers Ctr MJC West MJC West MSR Center Downtown Modesto 16th St John Thurman Field The Boardroom ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Modesto Library Skewers Hughson Library Turlock Library Turlock Library Firkin and Fox State Theatre Carnegie Arts Center Downtown 10th St Place Gallo Center for the Arts Club Max Doubletree Chartreuse Muse Clarion / Shooters Pub Brave Bull Nino’s Place Hotel Euterpe Doubletree Hotel Cafe The Boardroom Yosemite Bowl Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Battered Beaver Oakdale High School Theatre Battered Beaver 2801 Hatch Road Fuzio-10th St Plaza State Theatre Gallo Center for the Arts Theatre 417 P Wexford’s Pub Jacobs Fine Dining Turlock VFW Hall ClimaX Bar & Nightclub 2801 W. Hatch Road Crocodile’s Nightclub Fat Cat Music House Carnegie Arts Center Gallo Center for the Arts 1651 East Whitmore Modesto Airport Hangar 1 Theatre 417 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Chartreuse Muse Hughson Library Clarion / Shooters Pub Fruit Tree Music School

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Story Time The Capitol Steps The Capitol Steps Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus To the wonder Tuesday shots Wiggle Worms MAY 8 31st Spring Juried Art Show Al Medina Live Blues & Brews Bad Medicine Brave Bull Happy Hour Brave Karoake Creole Jazz Kings Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit Dinner Theater Free Pool Karaoke Karaoke Night Letters Home Modesto Nuts vs Stockton Mother’s Day Craft Pool Tournament Singles Mingle Story Time Story Time Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Wild Wednesday Wild Wednesday MAY 9 31st Spring Juried Art Show Al Medina Live Brave Bull Happy Hour Cherry Blossom Tree Craft Computer Basics* Dave Dow open jam session Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit DJ O Spins Flower Pot Craft Free Poker Tournament Free Pool JMax Presents: MUSHROOMHEAD Johnny & Kelly Kamikazes and purple hooters Karaoke Night Ladies Night MJC Nursing Celebration Event MJC Nursing Scholarship Fundraiser Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Modesto Nuts vs Stockton Neil & Matt Live Release Thursdays at ClimaX Senior Awareness Day Skewers Industry Night Story Time Story Time Story Time The Meekers/Patty Castillo Davis To the wonder MAY 10 31st Spring Juried Art Show Bike to Work Day Carmina Burana Club Max Live Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit DJ Gemini DJ O Spins DJ Rob Eaz Doug Adamz + TBA Friday Lunch Buffet Johnny & Kelly Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Ladies Night Little Shop of Horrors Live Music Modesto Vfw Hamburger Nights Music in the Plaza-Wrongdoers Papa Do Run Run - Lemonaid Night Peter Pan the Musical Reggae Music Research and Development SERENATA A MI MADRE CON MARIACHI Turlock VFW Hamburger Nights TVIF at ClimaX VFW Dinner Weekend Dance Party Zombie Death Stench MAY 11 31st Spring Juried Art Show Carmina Burana Ceres Flea Market Classic Aircraft Displays Comedy Show Crows Landing Flea Market Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit Día de los Niños/Dia de los libros Dj Steve Detrix Free Music Lessons

Ginger and Rosa Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Ladies Night Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Flea Market MSYO - Season Finale Concert Peter Pan the Musical Railtown 1897 Celebrates National Train Day Revolution Black Ride For Mom Rina’s Run Savage Lingerie Bash 2 DJ FELNLOVE Shadowchase Group Run Shakespeare for All: A Midsummer Nights Dream Sweet Pea Knickers Presents: Pokey LaFarge Tequila Mockingbird The Sapphires The Ultimate Experience Party - ClimaX To the wonder Tune in Drop Out Radio Walk-N-roll Fund-Raiser Weekend Dance Party MAY 12 Mother’s Day 31st Spring Juried Art Show Breakfast with the Millionaires Ceres Flea Market Chris Botti Crows Landing Flea Market Drag Show Brave Bull-ettes DRAGalicous at ClimaX Free Pool Jurassic Park - Moms get in free!

Karaoke Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Little Shop of Horrors Modesto Flea Market Ood Fellows Breakfast Peter Pan the Musical Peter Pan the Musical Pool Tournament Queen Bean Open Mic Night Shadowchase Group Run Sunday Golden Oldie Dance Party VFW Breakfast MAY 13 DJ Spinning Vinyl Free Pool Ginger and Rosa Ginger and Rosa Jill Cohn/Dave Sampson/Al Medina Karaoke Monday Karaoke with Clovis King Latino Business Association Golf Tourney Open Mic Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Story Time The Sapphires WCPL Poker Tournament Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms MAY 14 $2 Tuesday & Gotcha Covered Karaoke Acoustic /Bluegrass Jam Art Adventures Art Adventures Beer Pong Tournament Brave Bull Happy Hour Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit Free Poker Tournament Free Pool Friends of the Library Meeting Internet Basics* Jazz Jam with Ian Stambaugh Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Neil Buettner Live Pool Tournament Salida Library Book Club Salsa Lessons Salsa lessons Story time Story Time Story Time The Sapphires Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Tuesday shots Wiggle Worms MAY 15 31st Spring Juried Art Show Al Medina Live Blues & Brews Jeramy Norris Dangerous Mood Brave Bull Happy Hour

State Theatre Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Battered Beaver Oakdale High School Theatre Oakdale High School Theatre Downtown Modesto 16t St 1107 South 7th Street Gallo Center for the Arts Gallo Center for the Arts Railtown Jamestown Hero’s Brewpub Johansen High Stadium Ripon High Stadium Levels Nightclub Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Modesto Library Fat Cat Music House Nino’s Place State Theatre ClimaX Bar & Nightclub State Theatre Mixlr.com/fundamentallyhouse Intersport Fitness Center Crocodile’s Nightclub Everywhere Carnegie Arts Center Deva Cafe 1651 East Whitmore Turlock Community Theatre 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Brave Bull ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Nino’s Place State Theatre Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Oakdale High School Theatre 1107 South 7th Street La Grange IOOF Hall Gallo Center for the Arts Gallo Center for the Arts The Other Place Queen Bean Cafe Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Crocodile’s Nightclub Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall Speakeasy Nino’s Place State Theatre State Theatre Hotel Euterpe The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge Del Rio Country Club Clarion / Shooters Pub Firkin and Fox Riverbank Library State Theatre Battered Beaver Modesto Library Modesto Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Queen Bean Café Chartreuse Muse Chartreuse Muse The Other Place Brave Bull Chartreuse Muse The Other Place Nino’s Place Empire Library Modesto Library Hero’s Brewpub Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge P Wexford’s Pub Battered Beaver Salida library Clarion / Shooters Pub Clarion / Shooters Pub Ceres Library Oakdale Library Ceres Library State Theatre Speakeasy Nino’s Place Modesto library Carnegie Arts Center Queen Bean Cafe Hero’s Brewpub Brave Bull

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Button Making Craft Creole Jazz Kings Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit Free Pool Karaoke Karaoke Night Katey Laurel + TBA Modesto Nuts vs Lake Elsinore Pool Tournament Story Time Story Time Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Wild Wednesday Wild Wednesday 2013 Calaveras County Fair and Frog Jump MAY 16 31st Spring Juried Art Show Al Medina Bottle Cap Craft Brave Bull Happy Hour Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit DJ O Spins Free Poker Tournament Free Pool Ginger and Rosa Ginger and Rosa Internet Basics* Johnny & Kelly Kamikazes and purple hooters Karaoke Night Ladies Night Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Modesto Nuts vs Lake Elsinore Neil & Matt Live New Changes in Family Law Release Thursdays at ClimaX Sanctus Real with JJ Heller Skewers Industry Night Story Time Story Time Story Time The Sapphires MAY 17 2013 Calaveras County Fair and Frog Jump 31st Spring Juried Art Show Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit Diva clothing launch party DJ Gemini DJ O Spins DJ Rob Eaz Friday Lunch Buffet Jeanne Robertson Joan Rivers Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Kitsy Olson Dance Concert Ladies Night Modesto Nuts vs Lake Elsinore Modesto Vfw Hamburger Nights Music in the Plaza-Joe Barretta Mystery Dinner Theatre Nic Padilla Presents: Fair Struggle / Menage Pygmalion Reggae Music Strange Brew The Angel’s Share The Sapphires Turlock VFW Hamburger Nights VFW Dinner Weekend Dance Party MAY 18 2013 Calaveras County Fair and Frog Jump 209 Metal Showcase - ZDS + 31st Spring Juried Art Show African American Educational Conference Ceres Flea Market Chocolate Run Crows Landing Flea Market Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit Dj Steve Detrix Liberacion/Los Bandidos and More Family Cycling Festival Free Music Lessons Hilbilly Blond/Michael & Jeanne Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King KCSS 3rd Annual Bandstand Kitsy Olson Dance Concert Knights of Columbus Golf Tourney Ladies Night Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Harvest Moon Criterium Modesto Flea Market Modesto Nuts vs Lake Elsinore Mystery Dinner Theatre

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Riverbank Library Clarion / Shooters Pub Chartreuse Muse Nino’s Place Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Hotel Euterpe John Thurman Field The Other Place Empire library Oakdale Library Turlock Library Turlock Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Calaveras County Fairgrounds Carnegie Arts Center Firkin and Fox Ceres library Brave Bull Chartreuse Muse Brave Bull The Other Place Nino’s Place State Theatre State Theatre Modesto Library P Wexford’s Pub Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Battered Beaver Downtown Modesto 16th St John Thurman Field The Boardroom Salida library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Gallo Center for the Arts Skewers Hughson Library Turlock Library Turlock Library State Theatre Calaveras County Fairgrounds Carnegie Arts Center Chartreuse Muse Theatre 417 Clarion / Shooters Pub Brave Bull Nino’s Place Doubletree Hotel Cafe Gallo Center for the Arts Turlock Community Theatre Yosemite Bowl Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge CSU Mainstage Battered Beaver John Thurman Field 2801 Hatch Road Fuzio-10th St Plaza West Side Theatre Fat Cat Music House Gallo Center for the Arts Theatre 417 P Wexford’s Pub State Theatre State Theatre Turlock VFW Hall 2801 W. Hatch Road Crocodile’s Nightclub Calaveras County Fairgrounds Yosemite Lanes Carnegie Arts Center MJC East MSR Learning Center 1651 East Whitmore Downtown Oakdale 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Chartreuse Muse Clarion / Shooters Pub Fat Cat Music House Downtown Modesto Fruit Tree Music School Queen Bean Café Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Grizzley Rock Cafe & Grill CSU Mainstage Manteca Park Golf Course Battered Beaver Downtown Modesto 16t St Downtown Modesto 13/I 1107 South 7th Street John Thurman Field West Side Theatre

Nate Cisnero’s Bday Bash hip hop show Oakdale Chocolate Festival Pop/Jazz Artist Josh Pfeiffer Pygmalion Saturday Afternoon Movie Shadowchase Group Run Soroptimist “Salute to American Graffiti” Tempest The Greg Kihn Band The Ultimate Experience Party - ClimaX Tongue & Groove Tune in Drop Out Radio Turlock Uke Jamz Weekend Dance Party MAY 19 2013 Calaveras County Fair and Frog Jump 31st Spring Juried Art Show Accoustic Music by Aaron Rowan Breakfast with the Millionaires Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market Drag Show Brave Bull-ettes DRAGalicous at ClimaX Free Pool Karaoke Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Mildred Pierce Modesto Flea Market Modesto Road Race Modesto Nuts vs Visalia Mother’s Day Brunch Oakdale Chocolate Festival Pool Tournament Queen Bean Open Mic Night Shadowchase Group Run Sunday Golden Oldie Dance Party The Modesto Traditional Jazz Society Valley Music Institute Spring Concert VFW Breakfast Westie night MAY 20 DJ O Spins DJ Spinning Vinyl Free Pool Ginger & Rosa Karaoke Monday Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Nuts vs Visalia Open Mic Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Story Time The Angel’s Share WCPL Poker Tournament Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Wii Game Day MAY 21 $2 Tuesday & Gotcha Covered Karaoke Art Adventures Beer Pong Tournament Brave Bull Happy Hour Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit Family Movie Night Free Poker Tournament Free Pool Ginger and Rosa Jazz Jam with Ian Stambaugh Trio Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Nuts vs Visalia Neil Buettner Live Pool Tournament Salsa Lessons Salsa lessons Story time Story Time Story Time The Angel’s Share Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Tuesday shots Wiggle Worms Word Basics* MAY 22 31st Spring Juried Art Show Al Medina Live Alex Ramon Illusion Fusion Blues & Brews Bourbon Legend Brave Bull Happy Hour Brave Karoake Chris Ricci Presents: JIMMIE VAUGHAN Creole Jazz Kings Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit Free Pool Karaoke Karaoke Night Pool Tournament Story Time Story Time The Angel’s Share Wiggle Worms

Theatre 417 Downtown Oakdale Gallo Center for the Arts Gallo Center for the Arts Oakdale Library Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Charity Ballroom Hero’s Brewpub State Theatre ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Nino’s Place Mixlr.com/fundamentallyhouse Carnegie Arts Center Crocodile’s Nightclub Calaveras County Fairgrounds Carnegie Arts Center Theatre 417 Deva Cafe 1651 East Whitmore 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Brave Bull ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Nino’s Place Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge State Theatre 1107 South 7th Street Keirnan / Salida John Thurman Field Maxi’s at the Doubletree Downtown Oakdale The Other Place Queen Bean Cafe Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Crocodile’s Nightclub Clarion / Shooters Pub Fat Cat Music House Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall Hero’s Brewpub Brave Bull Speakeasy Nino’s Place State Theatre The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge John Thurman Field Clarion / Shooters Pub Firkin and Fox Riverbank Library State Theatre Battered Beaver Modesto Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Chartreuse Muse The Other Place Brave Bull Chartreuse Muse Salida Library The Other Place Nino’s Place State Theatre Hero’s Brewpub Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge John Thurman Field P Wexford’s Pub Battered Beaver Clarion / Shooters Pub Clarion / Shooters Pub Ceres Library Oakdale Library Ceres Library State Theatre Speakeasy Nino’s Place Modesto library Modesto Library Carnegie Arts Center Queen Bean Cafe Gallo Center for the Arts Hero’s Brewpub Brave Bull Brave Bull Fat Cat Music House Clarion / Shooters Pub Chartreuse Muse Nino’s Place Nino’s Place Midway Lounge The Other Place Empire library Oakdale Library State Theatre Turlock Library

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Turlock Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center Gervasoni’s On the Alley Brave Bull Queen Bean Café Chartreuse Muse Brave Bull Modesto Library The Other Place Nino’s Place State Theatre P Wexford’s Pub Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Battered Beaver Downtown Modesto 16th St The Boardroom ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Skewers Firkin and Fox Hughson Library Turlock Library Turlock Library State Theatre Carnegie Arts Center Chartreuse Muse Clarion / Shooters Pub Brave Bull Nino’s Place Doubletree Hotel Cafe Theatre 417 The Boardroom Yosemite Bowl Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Battered Beaver 2801 Hatch Road West Side Theatre Fuzio-10th St Plaza West Side Theatre State Theatre Gallo Center for the Arts Theatre 417 P Wexford’s Pub Turlock VFW Hall 2801 W. Hatch Road Crocodile’s Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center 1651 East Whitmore 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Chartreuse Muse Clarion / Shooters Pub Fat Cat Music House Gallo Center for the Arts Fruit Tree Music School Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Battered Beaver Hero’s Brewpub Theatre 417 Downtown Modesto 16t St 1107 South 7th Street Tuolumne River Regional Park West Side Theatre Turlock Fairgrounds Gallo Center for the Arts Fat Cat Music House Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale State Theatre ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Mixlr.com/fundamentallyhouse Crocodile’s Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center Deva Cafe 1651 East Whitmore 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Brave Bull ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Nino’s Place Minnie’s Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge 1107 South 7th Street The Other Place Queen Bean Cafe Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Crocodile’s Nightclub State Theatre Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall The Boardroom Speakeasy Nino’s Place The Boardroom

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Wiggle Worms Wild Wednesday Wild Wednesday MAY 23 31st Spring Juried Art Show Al Medina Live Brave Bull Happy Hour Christopher Lockett Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit DJ O Spins Excel Basics* Free Poker Tournament Free Pool Ginger and Rosa Johnny & Kelly Kamikazes and purple hooters Karaoke Night Ladies Night Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Neil & Matt Live Release Thursdays at ClimaX Skewers Industry Night Stoney Hawk Story Time Story Time Story Time The Angel’s Share MAY 24 31st Spring Juried Art Show Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit DJ Gemini DJ O Spins DJ Rob Eaz Friday Lunch Buffet Hip Hop show Johnny & Kelly Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Ladies Night Modesto Vfw Hamburger Nights Murder in the Manor Mystery Dinner Music in the Plaza-Boy Girl Boy Mystery Dinner Theatre Na’an Stop Pygmalion Reggae Music Research and Development Turlock VFW Hamburger Nights VFW Dinner Weekend Dance Party MAY 25 31st Spring Juried Art Show Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit Dj Steve Detrix Double Fisted Presents: DIAMOND DEZ Dwight Yoakam Free Music Lessons Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Ladies Night Live Music Live music Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Flea Market Modesto Memorial Classic 5K/1Mi Mystery Dinner Theatre Neon Night Run Pygmalion Ron and Doug Present: Led Zepplin Tribute Show Shadowchase Group Run The Angel’s Share The Ultimate Experience Party - ClimaX Tune in Drop Out Radio Weekend Dance Party MAY 26 31st Spring Juried Art Show Breakfast with the Millionaires Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market Drag Show Brave Bull-ettes DRAGalicous at ClimaX Free Pool Hafla Belly Dance Festival Karaoke Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Flea Market Pool Tournament Queen Bean Open Mic Night Shadowchase Group Run Sunday Golden Oldie Dance Party The Angel’s Share VFW Breakfast White Party MAY 27 DJ Spinning Vinyl Free Pool Karaoke Monday

Karaoke with Clovis King Library Closed Open Mic Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Story Time WCPL Poker Tournament Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms MAY 28 $2 Tuesday & Gotcha Covered Karaoke Acoustic /Bluegrass Jam Art Adventures Art Adventures Beer Pong Tournament Brave Bull Happy Hour Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit Free Poker Tournament Free Pool Jazz Jam with Ian Stambaugh Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Neil Buettner Live Pool Tournament Riverbank Library Book Club Salsa Lessons Salsa lessons Story time Story Time Story Time Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Tuesday shots MAY 29 31st Spring Juried Art Show Al Medina Live Blues Brews Poorhouse Millionairs Brave Bull Happy Hour Brave Karoake Community Hospice’s Caregiver College Creole Jazz Kings Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit Free Pool Free Pool Karaoke Karaoke Night Pool Tournament Story Time Wiggle Worms Wild Wednesday MAY 30 31st Spring Juried Art Show Al Medina Live Ben Phelps Brave Bull Happy Hour Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit Free Poker Tournament Free Pool JMax Presents: TRAPT Johnny & Kelly Kamikazes and purple hooters Karaoke Night Ladies Night Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Modesto Nuts vs High Desert Mavericks Neil & Matt Live Pennant Pencil Toppers Release Thursdays at ClimaX Skewers Industry Night Story Time Story Time MAY 31 31st Spring Juried Art Show Dean Decocker/James Deitz Exhibit DJ Gemini DJ O Spins DJ Rob Eaz Fall of Versai Friday Lunch Buffet Gotcha Covered Johnny & Kelly Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Ladies Night Lets go to the Movies Live Music Modesto Nuts vs High Desert Mavericks Modesto Vfw Hamburger Nights Music in the Plaza-House of Orange Reggae Friday w Ras D Reggae Music Respect on the River 2013 Skool is Out-Nickelodeon/Josh Rosenblum+ Southern Bend Live Turlock VFW Hamburger Nights VFW Dinner Weekend Dance Party

Ridgeway’s Lounge Modesto Library Clarion / Shooters Pub Firkin and Fox Riverbank Library Battered Beaver Modesto Library Modesto Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Queen Bean Café Chartreuse Muse Chartreuse Muse The Other Place Brave Bull Chartreuse Muse The Other Place Nino’s Place Hero’s Brewpub Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge P Wexford’s Pub Battered Beaver Riverbank Library Clarion / Shooters Pub Clarion / Shooters Pub Ceres Library Oakdale Library Ceres Library Speakeasy Nino’s Place Carnegie Arts Center Queen Bean Cafe Hero’s Brewpub Brave Bull Brave Bull Modesto Library Clarion / Shooters Pub Chartreuse Muse Nino’s Place Nino’s Place Nino’s Place Midway Lounge The Other Place Empire library Turlock Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Carnegie Arts Center Gervasoni’s On the Alley Firkin and Fox Brave Bull Chartreuse Muse The Other Place Nino’s Place Fat Cat Music House P Wexford’s Pub Nino’s Place Midway Lounge Battered Beaver Downtown Modesto 16th St John Thurman Field The Boardroom Salida Library ClimaX Bar & Nightclub Skewers Hughson Library Turlock Library Carnegie Arts Center Chartreuse Muse Clarion / Shooters Pub Brave Bull Nino’s Place Nino’s Place Doubletree Hotel Cafe P Wexford’s Pub The Boardroom Yosemite Bowl Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Battered Beaver Gallo Center for the Arts Hero’s Brewpub John Thurman Field 2801 Hatch Road Fuzio-10th St Plaza Theatre 417 Theatre 417 Somewhere Near Oakdale Queen Bean Cafe Sweet Lu’s Ceres Turlock VFW Hall 2801 W. Hatch Road Crocodile’s Nightclub

Modesto has the best live music.

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modestoview.com Monday Night Open Mic w/Shayin Firkin & Fox Open Mic – Clarion Tuesday Tim Quinn Circus Speakeasy Neil Beuttner P Wexford Blues Jam-Hero’s Rock Jam-Sweet Lu’s Wednesday Soul Heart P. Wexford Creole Jazz Kings Clarion Hotel Blues & Brews Heros Rock Jam-Yosemite Lanes Thursday Open Jam Barkin’ Dog Johnny & Kelly P. Wexford Neil & Matt Boardroom Rock Jam -White Hawk Friday Bands at Boardroom Bands at P Wexford Bands at T’s Bands at Other Place Bands at Nino’s Late Nights - Tresettis Saturday Bands at P. Wexford Bands at Boardroom Bands at T’s Bands at Other Place Bands at Nino’s Late Nights - Tresettis Sunday Breakfast with Millionaires Open Mic – Queen Bean

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Open Late!

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

Parking

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

Try a Cab

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

Take the easy way...

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

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Locally Owned Most all of the down 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.

Friday May 10 - Lemonade Night at the STATE! Lemonade Night is back by popular demand! Please join UCP Stanislaus, Leadership Modesto Class of 2012 and Lemonade Day for a night of fun and great music for a great cause. United Cerebral Palsy of Stanislaus County at the fabulous State Theatre. The world famous Papa Doo Run Run has been performing continuously since 1965 and have performed and recorded with greats such as Jan & Dean and The Beach Boys for more than three decades! They’ve released 10 albums, a dozen singles, and earned two gold records and a Grammy nomination. This will be one of the most fun fundraisers you can go to and join ModestoView’s Chris Murphy as MC for the evening.

Get tickets now at www.thestate.org

Blankets ready? It’s Mo Band season!

It is not to soon to start planning your summer around those important Thursday nights in Graceada Park with 3000 of your closest friends.

Music starts at 8:00 pm

2013 Theme “PARTY IN THE PARK” June 6th – “Graffiti Nites” June 13th – “The Big Show” June 20th – “Disco Fever” June 27th – “Rock Roll & Remember” July 3rd – “Patriotic Blast-Off” July 11th – “It’s Party Time” Go Downtown Modesto

The evenings are amazing this time of year. The downtown patios at our local restaurants are the place to be. One of the highlights is the 10th St Plaza Music Series. Every Friday night, from 7 -9 pm there will be live music in the plaza. You can hang out at Fuzio, get ready to go to a movie or enjoy the music before dinner or a show at the State or the Gallo Center. There is a great line up of bands this season.

May 3rd – Ryan Russell a nd Tom VandenAvond May 10th – Wrongdoers May 17th – Joe Barretta May 24th – BoyGirlBoy May 31st – House of Orange

June 7th – Johnny Rockets June 14th – LoveCore June 21st – Joe Barretta June 28th – Poor House Millionaires

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

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ASK-A-DOCTOR LeCTURe SeRIeS Please join us for the next topic in our Ask-A-Doctor lecture series.

Hear presentations from Gould Medical Group physicians and participate in question and answer sessions.

TOPIC: ASTHMA BASICS THURSDAY, JUne 13, 2013 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Health Education and Conference Center FEAtURED SPEAKER: Dai Park, M.D. topic: Asthma Basics objectives: • Recognize asthma symptoms • Understand how asthma is classified • Prevent asthma attacks

McHenry Village, 1700 McHenry Avenue, Suite 60B, Modesto Call 548-7860 to register. Please press option #2. Seating is limited, so register early!

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