ModestoView May 2022

GRAFFITI USA VIEW

Graffiti Summer

By Chris Murphy

IS COMING!

This is the 60th Anniversary of Modesto’s most famous high school class ever, the Class of ’62.

Just in case you didn’t know, Modesto USA is the Home of American Graffiti and the Home of George Lucas. Everyone who calls Modesto home should be proud of this. Even if you don’t want a ’57 Chevy or wish you had hair like Elvis, it is something that sets us apart and makes us special and people around the world think it’s cool. There is no other city in the world, or galaxy if we are being accurate, that can make this claim. Take some time and explore the Cruise Route, other Graffiti heritage locationsand stop by the Graffiti USA Museum under construction now. Lots of great music, history, legends and chrome. Soon we hope to announce somereally exciting new plans for our Graffiti USA experience. Stay tuned. What’s your car club? Hey Modesto, we are looking to find a list of the current car clubs in our community. If you have an active car club, send us your info so we can add you to our new Car Club Listing. Send your info to info@modestoview.com

Get Graffiti Stuff!

The Graffiti USA Museum Store is now open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am – 4 pm and other days by appointment. You can take home some really cool Graffiti USA merchandise from T-shirts, key chains, coffee mugs, shot glasses, sunglasses, posters, post cards and more. Stop by at 610 N 9th St. Modesto. 95354

Graffiti Summer is getting close!

This year, the big events are all back and waiting for you. From American Graffiti on Juen 4 at the State Theatre to the big American Graffiti Car Show June 11 and 12 at MJC West and even a bigger and better GraffitiCon, there is something that you will love this year. Make sure that you are ready for the 2022 American Graffiti Festival Cruise Parade on June 10 in downtown Modesto. It is fun for the whole family to get back into the cruise. Please register for the car show so you can cruise yourself. June 4 - American Graffiti at the State Theatre June 5 - Graffiti Classic at McHenry Village June 6 - Mid Valley Chevy Park n Shine June 8 - Legends of the Cruise Walk of Fame & Car Show Downtown Modesto June 9 - Mid Valley Chevy Park n Shine Cool Hand Luke’s June 9 - MoBand Classic Rock Opening Night at Graceada Park June 10 - American Graffiti Cruise-McHenry and Downtown Modesto June 11 & 12 - American Graffiti Car Show and Festival at MJC West June 11 - Grease at the State Theatre June 17 - Graffiti Night with the Nuts at John Thurman Field June 19 - Rebel Without A Cause at the State Theatre June 26 - Graffiti Con Comics and Cars at Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum Fridays all summer: Cruise-In Karaoke at A&W Drive In Get more info at: www.modestoview.com Www. Bring Cruise Route Signs to Life

GRAFFITI USA CLASSIC CAR

MUSEUM STORE

NOW OPEN Fridays and Saturdays from 1 am – 4pm

Did you know that the Modesto Historic Cruise Route comes to life on your smartphone? Each of the 25 informational kiosks that line 10th and 11th Streets has a special QR code that brings to life one our Legends of the Cruise. You can hear a story from George Lucas, Gene Winfield, Allen Grant, MPD Leroy Applequist and many more. Don’t miss the induction ceremony of the 2022 Legends of the Cruise on June 8 in 10th St Plaza at 6:30 www.modestocruiseroute.com

Join the Graffiti USA Museum team today!

This is the most exciting project to happen in Modesto for over a decade. We are going to bring our classic car culture to life in an immersive way, taking visitors back to that magical time in 1962 when the cars were cool, we cruised the streets and rock and roll was getting going and we all listed to the same station. Learn more about being a donor, contributor, volunteer, docent and more. There is something for everyone as we celebrate how cool Modesto USA is and build a beacon that will shine the Graffiti light around the world for all to see.

Please visit and donated today: www.graffitiusamuseum.com

Graffiti U SA

Classic Car Museum

501 (c) 3 and your contribution is tax deductible 610 N 9th Street Modesto, CA, USA 95350 209-409-8617 www.graffitiusamuseum.com @graffitiusamuseum

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