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November 2012

TOP TEN November 15

NOV 22

NOV 17 NOV 10

Salvation Army Kettle Kick Off Modesto Center Plaza

November 9

Handel’s Sing Along Messiah Trinity Presbyterian Church

NOV 14

November 22

MJC Turkey Trot – Legion Park 7 am

November 10

Whose Live Anyway ? – Gallo Center for the Artst

November 23, 24 & 25

Miracle on 34th St – Gallo Center for the Arts

NOV 9

November 28

NOV 10 NOV 30 - DEC 1

November 17

Purple Haze – State Theatre

November 10

Johnny Cash Tribute featuring James Garner West Side Theatre

November 30 - Dec 1

Warren Miller’s Flow State – State Theatre Benefit for Society for the Handicapped

NOV 15

Trapt – Fat Cat Music House

NOV 23, 24 & 25th

November 14

Ballet de Folklorico – Gallo Center

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EDITOR’S

Greetings Modesto Fans! I love fall! I love the chill in the air, the freshness, the dark mornings with a cup of cof-

fee and the feeling of the fall giving season. This is the fundraiser season where we all get together to help good causes and really lend a hand. Modesto is so unique and really bands together to make sure our neediest are assisted and our arts and culture programs are preserved. This is what makes Modesto different than so many people. We get to know one of the most giving couples and ask what motivates them and any tips they may have for others that want to lend a hand, We have just come off one of the most exciting months! October is the MAMA Season and we celebrate the musical talent and the network of venues and events that allow our musicians to do their thing. This is something that we have to make a priority. Modesto needs to be known for live music! Rock and roll is in our veins, from the first slappin’ bass of Rockabilly by Fred Maddox in 1937 to Chester Smith and then in 1958 with Kent Whitt and the Downbeats, leading in 1962 to the Chancellors with Michael Allsup of Three Dog Night to the Ratz,Collage, Lights, Flying Blind and Grandaddy in the 2000’s and now, not an Airplane and up and comers like Josh Rosenblum and High Voltage. This needs to be a civic priority. We need places to play, easy permits and ordinances that allow live music. The 100 year-old Modesto Arch is now lit, thoughtfully restored by an amazing group of volunteers and donors. It is beautiful and the celebration in the streets of Modesto had everything, 100 years of cars, MoBand, Faros, and thousands of people counting down to light the hundreds of LEDs. This is a “can do” kind of town. Fall is a “can do” kind of time and we can all accomplish so much. We are coming up on Veterans Day and thousands of people will get together to run on Thanksgiving morning in the Turkey Trot. We win when we do things together. That is what ModestoView is all about, getting people together to see the good in our city, see the possibilities in our city and tapping in to the talent and the creativity of the people that live here. Thanks for being a ModestoView reader and thanks for spreading the good wood. Remember to send me your comments and ideas to make ModestoView even better. Have a great Thanksgiving and thanks for giving. Chris Murphy Publisher and Founder chrism@modestoview.com

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Efren Martinez

By ModestoFamous / Ruben Porras

I’ve been adding to this article and chang-

ing it up constantly over the past week or so and I am finally ready to zap it to our publisher. Life has been very busy for me and Modesto View but that is great. That means that Modesto is keeping me on my toes! October was pretty incredible in Modesto with so many events packing the streets and local venues. The San Francisco Giants just won the 2012 World Series a few minutes ago and we are already getting calls and messages letting us know where everyone can celebrate. It is great to see Modesto come alive and come so often and so fast! So, The MAMA Awards were an absolute success, the celebration of the Modesto Arch was a lot of fun and Halloween events really kept folks entertained and excited in October. It is hard to believe that we are looking at the holiday season about to unfold again. Time has gone by very quickly this year. Music fans should be very happy about another packed month of fun in November. Keep an eye on our “To Do” calendar at www.modestoview.com for constant updates. From what we have already been told, there is something for every music fan scheduled this month. Highlights include Air Supply coming to make love out of nothing at all at the Gallo Center on 11/12, Trapt shaking up the Fat Cat on 11/28, Bozz Scaggs bringing a sense of nostalgia to the Gallo Center on 11/16, Purple Haze and Coldshot kissing the sky

at The State Theatre on 11/17, 2012 MAMA winners Gotcha Covered filling ClimaX with excitement on 11/02 and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy getting people swinging at the Gallo Center on 11/27. Be on the lookout for other events at The Board Room, P Wexfords, Queen Bean, Deva Cafe, Speakeasy and other venues this month. We have been really working hard to keep our event listings current and accurate. Please email us at events@modestoview.com to let us know what events that you know about or are planning. Personally, I am excited to write that I recently agreed to keep my lease going on my funky little downtown apartment for at least the next 12 months. It was really an easy decision. I love the fact that Modesto’s beautiful downtown is essentially my

front yard! Walking home after celebrating the rededication of the Modesto Arch felt pretty good. Talk about cool yard decor! Who needs pink flamingoes when you have things like the Arch and the McHenry mansion in your front yard?! Have a great month in Modesto this month folks. I know that I have a whole lot to be thankful for. I can say with all honesty that my friends in Modesto have become my family. I look forward to helping out with any charity events that I come across this holiday season. I look forward to helping make Modesto a good place that everyone that lives here can be proud of. Do what you can to be good humans. Do good things. I’ll close FamousView this month by saying, “Congrats San Francisco Giants! Thanks for the awesome ride this year!”

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VMI Rocks – Nov 4 and 18

2012 has been the year of the youth band here in the Modesto Area! Modstock was amazing this summer and the 2012 MAMA Awards featured youth bands and High Voltage Headlined the Modesto Arch Opening Celebration. Now the Valley Music Institute will have 2 concerts this month. 17 bands perform at The Doubletree’s Club Maxx Nov.4 and Seasons Event Center Nov.18. These bands are learning what it is like to tour and set up professional gigs. The line up is 1pm T Five Uncaged Forgive souls Bad Reputation 2pm Basket case Groove Monkey Peak Amplitude 3pm The Black Skulls Scream The Resistance 4pm The Matrix High Voltage 5pm Colossal Deadline Fractured Scepticorn Forsaken Territory For more Modesto info: www.modestoview.com

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By Jim Christiansen November marks the fifth anniversary of

Debuting

NOV. 19 -24, 2012

FRI. DEC.7, 2012 WED. JAN. 16, 2013

this column on visual arts in our area. I’d like to thank the many artists in the area who help me keep up with who shows where, what events are coming up, and what might be important to cover. Thanks also to Chris Murphy for the invitation to cover this part of Modesto life for Modesto View. The Chartreuse Muse is celebrating its Tenth anniversary this month. Partners Sandy Veneman and Ellen Roehne have their work featured this month, along with classes and other artists on display. One of the founders of Third Thursday Art Walk, the Muse has also kept life drawing sessions alive. Currently that’s something Jack Morris arranges on every so often Saturdays, 10 am to 1 pm. For more information, drop in on the gallery and art school at 918 Tenth Street. Last month, Chartreuse Muse hosted the artist collaboration project with the Family Justice Center. Over 30 artists participated, creating new works from selections of works by children in the art programs at the center that deal with issues such as domestic violence. All works in this show were created and donated by the artists, for sale, with all proceeds going to the nonprofit center. This month, the show moves over to the Family Justice Center located at 1625 I St. for it’s annual open house and art show, November 8. November is the start of the holiday and boutique fine art, and arts and crafts shows and boutique season. Many will come up, but this year, the annual Hand Born boutique event will not take place over its usual Saturday after Thanksgiving slot. Look for items at the upcoming Mistlin Gallery Holiday Members Show and events leading into the annual Dickens Faire the first Saturday in December to get your locally created art presents for the holidays. The Mistlin Gallery will be promoting their wares over the November 15 art walk, and other special hours over the holiday season. The

Susie Fagundes clears Kristie Ah You’s energy field member’s show will hang November 9. The San Joaquin Potters Guild hosts its 2012 Fine Arts Festival, Friday and Saturday November 16 and 17, at the Spanos Community Center at St. Basil’s Greek Orthodox Church at 920 W. March Lane in Stockton. While the sponsoring organization is known primarily for its ceramics, the festival goes beyond that form to include cards, copper, glass works, art jewelry, mixed media, watercolor, pastels, photography, weaving and textiles, silk scarves and wood. The admission to the festival is FREE, with raffle prizes and an area high school juried ceramic exhibition. For more information see www.sanjoaquinpottersguild.org

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Ann Tinkle at the Art Walk

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Firkin & Fox

By Kate Serpa

Photos by Philip Johnson

Oh ModestoView Reader, if I were more

akin to mixology…if I could actually pour something that someone either than a compliant encourager or myself might actually enjoy, I could have been a bartender. I could have been a contender. I could be drinking four fingers of Bushmills at 8 a.m. on a Saturday writing this article, but that’s not really the point. Though I am writing this at the end of October, I will nonetheless confidently congratulate the Giants on their second World Series righteous butt kicking. There was hardly a better way to celebrate the second game shut-out than sitting bar-opposite of Firkin & Fox’s bar manager, Andrew Nolsat, and flanked by the always lovely Philip Johnson. I’ve been finding myself on a Firkin & Fox barstool quite often as of late. This is likely due to the fact that there’s something about the fall air that drives me to consume double my body weight in delicious beer. Located in the center of downtown and pouring out 16 oz. drafts in mugs large enough to make you feel as though you’re getting an upper body workout with each sip, Firkin & Fox is, therefore, my November destination. King of the beer tap castle is bar manager Mr. Andrew Nolsat who has been at Firkin& Fox since its’ Modesto introduction five years ago. Nolsat states he loves the customers at Firkin, the laid back atmosphere, and generally enjoys working the downtown scene; “It beats sitting behind a desk any day.” Nolsat also states, “We get amazing clientele here; people and performers from Gallo Center, or sports fans to watch the game, and a lot of people from the industry. I do not feel like we’re in competition with other restaurants downtown; we encourage supporting downtown no matter where you go. I also think Firkin really adds to the Modesto scene…. We’re laid back here. You can come eat, drink, play pool, watch the game… We have a huge dining area and are family friendly and reasonably priced.”

Pictured above Andrew Nolsat and Shaylin Nicole Yeah, and also they have Stella, New Castle, Smithwicks, Dust Bowl, Hops of Wrath, Angry Orchard, Guinness, Hobgoblin, Sam Addams, Gordon Beirsch, Shock Top, Fruit Tramp, AND hold the only two kegs of Moylan’s Orange and Black Giants celebratory beer in Northern California (note: it’s a hell of a manly brew). I was almost hesitant to ask Andrew about the Coors and Bud Light taps given all of excellent choices. He reinforced my newfound love of Firkin by stating: “These are the least popular. People here love the premiums.” Speaking of-- So, you have yet to be told of

Firkin’s beer tasting nights? Very unfortunate; allow me to help. The last Wednesday of every month is “Brewery Night”. For an affordable $15 fee, this means you get to: 1) sample six different beers from that month’s selected brewery, 2) taste a number of tasty beer-paired appetizers, 3) listen to a rep from the selected brewery fill your head with amazing beer-based smarts, and 4) vote on which beer you prefer the best-the winning beer is then circulated into the Firkin tap selection. Tickets can be purchased at Firkin, or, you know, you can give me $15 and I’ll promise I’ll pick them up

for you. I’m good for it. Trust me. Amazing beer, tasty late-night bar food, big street-facing windows for premium people watching, and engaging Andrew Nolsat… you’d have to be one of those boring, nofun sorts of people to not want to stop by. -Monday Nights - Open Mic Night -Last Wednesday of the Month - Brewery Night Firkin & Fox 1111 I St., Modesto 209.575.2FOX (2369) www.firkinfoxmodesto.com

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Showcasing Center Stage Conservatory Lower Level Studio

By Kaye Osborn

A dream comes true for two local thespi-

programs, we engage, inspire, create and ans, Megan Lynch and Traci Sprague! Meg- empower artistic discourse. an and Traci met while attending CSUS. They have had success running Center Both were theater majors and shared a Stage Youth Summer Conservatory over desire to manage their own Black Box stu- the past three summers. CSYSC lasts dio. Luckily, Traci’s mom found the per- seven weeks for young people ages 10-20. fect place with an ideal location. The space Classes include acting, theatre history, used to be a downstairs court room at 948 voice and movement, improvisation, stage Eleventh Street. The rooms were demol- combat along with many other specialized ished but with their vision and hard work, topics. The participants are immediately were transformed into a theatre complete called young artists. The young artists rewith a green room, snack bar and lobby. hearse from 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MondayTheir first adult play was Harold Pinter’s Friday. All are encouraged to perform to Betrayal. It was dramatic, well performed their highest level. Everyone learns to take and thoroughly engaging. care of each other. Their mantra is: “I’ve Megan and Traci look for plays that are got your back!” Center Stage Youth Sumwhimsical and always have joy. They relish mer Conservatory strives to foster a creacollaborating with actors in their “labora- tive environment that is both safe and artory.” They believe if you take care of the tistically freeing. “We aim to inspire a life process, it will take care of the product. long involvement in the arts by engaging, This belief can be applied to all aspects of educating and empowering young artists life. to discover and refine their talents through Center Stage Conservatory has been the collaboration and performance of clasaround since 1997. Traci and Megan have sical theatre. CSYSC will be going to Anbeen at the helm since 2010. Center Stage cient Greece in 2013.” Conservatory’s mission statement: In an effort to bond the ever-growing, mul- Center Stage Conservatory’s ticultural and socioeconomically diverse 2012-2013 Season The Seven Day Play people who comprise the population of Nov. 9, 10 and 11 California’s vast Central Valley, we aim to 7 PM and on Sunday at 2 PM create a community of united artist who experiment, perform, and pursue a wide Baby with the Bathwater variety of subjects and styles. Through Feb. 8th-18th performance and process-driven education 8 PM on Sundays at 2 PM

Nickel and Dimed April 5-14th 8 PM and Sunday at 2 PM References to Salvador Dali Make Me Host May 10th-19th 8 PM and Sunday at 2 PM Traci and Megan want you to answer to the community call and audition! For more information, please call (209) 8460179 or visit www.centerstagemodesto. com Here are some great stage performances this month: Gallo Center for the Arts Of Mice and Men Sunday, Nov. 4 at 3 PM White Christmas Presented by Modesto Christian School Nov. 16 at 7 PM, Nov. 17 at 2 PM, Nov. 18 at 2 PM Miracle of 34th Street – Presented by Troupe America Nov. 23 at 7 PM, Nov. 24 at 2 PM, Nov. 24 at 7 PM

YES Kiddettes Winnie the Pooh Downey High School Auditorium Nov. 2 at 7 PM, Nov. 3 and Nov. 4 at 3 PM Prospect Theater Project Anna in the Tropics Nov. 16- Dec. 9 Modesto Junior College Little Theater Elephant’s Graveyard Nov. 30-Dec. 9 Arts in Flight Central Catholic High Nov 6 & 7 Up at the Sierra Repertory in Sonora, Cinderella is on stage at the Fallon House in Columbia www.sierrarep.org/

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Gratified at Galletto’s

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

Photography by Zohreen Adamjee

As I start to write this article, I realized

I’m licking my lips! There is nothing quite like the delight on my palate invited by fine prepared cuisine while paired with the perfect wine. Yes, my friend Zohreen and I Adamjee, indulged in a fabulous afternoon at Galletto Ristorante. Zohreen, a stellar amateur photographer, she was gracious to capture the visual setting and plated appeal through her gifted eye. Between the two of us, all that was placed in front of us was photographed and inevitably devoured! Galletto Ristorante was opened in July 2001 by Tom and Karyn Gallo. Located in the heart of downtown Modesto you will find this casual, yet elegant atmosphere that says welcome to everyone. Enjoy an attractive full bar, a spacious patio, a beautiful open dining room with a view of the chefs, and a pleasing banquet room. Galletto’s also has an underground wine cellar dining room featuring a Tuscan feel that houses hanging curing Italian meats playing host to spectacular private parties. Executive Chef, Michael Goularte, at the established age of 28, spends a minimum of 60 hours per week perfecting all that is served from the vast upscale menu. Chef Michael is married to a pastry chef and they have a 3 year old son and a 1 month old baby girl. Just the thought exhausts me! Chef Michael has an impressive resume, the energy to maintain it, and the culinary passion to create it. He grew up in Gustine, CA, went to the CA Culinary Academy in

San Francisco, and did his externship at La Maisonette in Cincinnati, OH. For a total of 7 years he worked in Palm Beach, Colorado springs, and Pebble Beach. For fun, he likes to golf at Creekside and Dryden and spends time with family and friends for big meals. His food fave would be the illegal in many countries “foie gras” though he also loves peanut butter, lol! Chef Michael loves the feedback from customers, making everything from scratch, the rush of a stack of tickets to plate, and to share the kitchen passion and influence amongst the 60+ employees! I so get it!!! Time to dine… I’m allergic to seafood so I had Zohreen sample on the Diver Scallops paired with Gallo signature chardonnay. She was hesitant to try the quail egg, but I convinced her by giving her the “don’t wimp out on me look”! She was pleasantly surprised. I started with the Risotto di Parma, prosciutto wrapped risotto with wild mushrooms in a balsamic glaze paired with a Maso Canali, pinot grigio! Wonderful! We shared a warm sautéed carrot salad and we both especially liked the goat cheese on it. On to the Lamb Duo, Dana~licious! One entrée’ with a rack of lamb and a Superior Farms t-bone, eggplant caponata, and a balsamic glaze paired with a MacMurray Ranch, pinot noir…wow!! So you are probably thinking we should be full, but NO! Here comes dessert! House made gelato! We tried 3 flavors; thyme/rosemary, espresso, and fig! So good! Chef Michael really wanted us to try his Panna Cotta;

traditional Italian vanilla bean pudding with a cranberry compote, so we couldn’t deny him once it was paired with Dow’s 20 year tawny port wine! Oopsie, sorry Zohreen for forking you for the last bite!!! Next time I’m having the Kurabota pork chop, Japanese named for the Berkshire Pork, prized for juiciness, sweet flavor and tenderness! Irresistible not to comeback for! Modesto View’s signature question to Chef Michael: Beatles or Stones? It was like a no brainer, Stones!, he said with a subtle confident hands down smile! We were on the verge of breaking out in his fave Stones song ”Beast of Burden!” Galletto Ristorante 209-523-4500 1101 J Street Modesto, CA 95354 Hours: on - Thurs 11:30am to 10pm Fri 11:30am to 10:30pm Sat 4:30pm to 10:30pm Sun 11:30am to 9pm www.galletto.biz

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“Summer feels like it was just yesterday,”

someone whispers to me over a candlelight hot cocoa that warms my palette on a brisk evening in the heart of downtown. And although I hadn’t said them, the words felt as though they’d left my own mouth. As I sit outside at the Queen Bean listening to the sounds of the open-mic performers I can’t help but notice the cold air mixed with the turning of the leaves. Instantly I’m reminded that it’s that time of year again where being grateful means giving of oneself. As the Thanksgiving season approaches I know I can think of no better place to give and receive a great deal than in the Modesto Area. Here’s some great food, music & more to check out… A great way to get you swinging on a star is to check out the scene at Gallo Arts Center on November 27th. The swinging sounds of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy are returning by popular demand. Tickets won’t break your bank, $20-$50. But don’t snooze or you’ll lose Daddy-O’s and Chickadee’s because this party will sell out

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If a bit of swing isn’t your scene take a gander down the street at Deva Café on Thursdays for Thursday Night Ramble. For the cover of $5 you’ll find your inner musical spirit tantalized tremendously to some very colorful local sounds. The sounds often vary but the enthusiastic crowd is always a key player at this event. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Info: tinyurl.com/ voodoodaddy209 Thursday Night Ramble Info: tinyurl.com/ ramblethurs

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If the bustle of Black Friday already has you in a tizzy think no more about the stress of the season that begs you to spend to give! Keep those $$$ local & check out every day specials in the heart of downtown Modesto. Take a walk on J Street! It’s a fabulous place to spread a little holiday cheer by bringing some much needed $$$ back to the local economy without breaking your budget. Grab a coffee at the Serrano Social Club before heading out to peruse the local stores. Ranging from Hand crafted at Intrinsic Elements to Crow Trading Co.’s Antiquities to Art from Paper Planes there’s sure to be something for someone on your list. Don’t forget to wander off the beaten path along the way! These links will help guide your way: sproforthemo.com/ intrinsicelements. com/CrowTrading.com tinyurl.com/ paperplanes209 Nestled in this small community is a heart of gold that never seems to fall short of giving. Enjoy your Holidays!

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MAMA Rocks for the Future By Chris Murphy The Pendletons

Modesto

California’s State Theatre was the place to be on October 23! We celebrated musical talent, venues that host live music, dance club promoters, live music promoters, tipped our hat to Dr. Ginger Colla, long time music teacher and conductor and opened the door to the future the our new Youth Band category. The MAMAs returned to their home at the State and excitement was in the air. As Chris Murphy and Chris Ricci opened the show with welcomes from Vice Mayor Stephanie Burnside and rad beat poetry from Deputy County CEO Keith Boggs, we turned the show over to TVs Alan Sanchez and the evening was on! Live performances from Lindsey Pavao, High Voltage, We The Same, Patty Davis, Blood Pig, Gotcha Covered, Purp Reynolds, Monkey Knife Fight, Eli Allsup and Ryan Russell and an amazing performance by Shad Harris and the Groovenators. This is what it was all about. All genres, all the radio stations, metal, jazz, music videos all in 3.5 hours, plus the amazing announcement by John Sanders that George Lu-

October was a very musical month in

Modesto as many local artists put their best foot forward to battle for MAMA Awards. This worked out well for me because I was constantly made aware of some of the best music available from our local artists. My goal with this column is to make Modesto View readers aware of what our locals our creating. Some of these tracks were written on tour busses while others were written in bedrooms converted into recording studios. They all have heart and passion built into them and knowing that they were produced locally makes them all the more special. Panda Style by Tony Vibes “Panda Style” is a parody of the popular “Gangnam Style” by PSY. Tony Vibes wrote and produced the track in honor of World Series MVP Pablo Sandoval’s gameone performance. Sandoval smashed three home runs into the stands and inspired this dance-worthy fun track. Listen to it here:

Ginger Colla

Shad Harris

Kent Whit & Mike Allsup

cas will be the Grand Marshall of the 2013 Cruise Parade. Wow. The MAMA Awards are a volunteer effort and are presented by Chris Murphy, Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group, ModestoView, Chris Ricci and the Fat Cat. Thanks to Skip’s Music for the backline and to Elliot Gage and Carlos Rodriguez for the video and live webcast. The event was hosted by the

Lindsey Pavao

State Theatre and the place was filled to capacity with just about everyone they could think of with the empty kegs to show for it. The event is free for all of the invited nominees and guests. We need to celebrate our live music heritage. The City of Modesto needs to embrace live music and make it a civic priority. Live music is the core of creativity and culture and it says much

By Modesto Famous / Ruben Porras soundcloud.com/tonyvibes/fly-aka-tonyvibes-panda-style Saturday by Neil Buettner Neil Buettner is a local icon. You will see him playing along side of Matt Harrington at Speakeasy, P Wexford’s, The Boardroom and other local hot spots. The duo is known for pumping out lively covers of popular tracks but “Saturday” is all Buettner and it sounds like it should be a hit on the radio. Buettner infuses a bit of tropical fun into this smooth track and that makes it great for parties. Listen to the song here: youtu. be/PXMhAoSIvuo Wristwatch by High Voltage High Voltage just won the first-ever MAMA award for Best Youth Band and they will be releasing their first CD soon. “Wristwatch” sounds like Green Day but that does not mean that the song copies the style of theiconic band. High Voltage puts their own unique sense of style into the track and rocks it like only they can. These kids have

a bright future ahead of them. Check out their work at The-High-Voltage-Band.com Hey Mom I love You by Steezy Steve Steezy Steve is one part of the Modesto rap crew, Califreshest. The rappers are young and they are all from different backgrounds. “Hey Mom I love You” showcases the softer side of the rap genre. You can’t help but want to copy the track and enclose it with a Mother’s Day Card. Steezy Steve is a talented young artist that works constantly to hone his craft and that fact alone demands respect. Listen to “Hey Mom I love You” here: youtube.com/watch?v=rTLWiWIMxA The Very Best by The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit The Good Luck Thrift Store outfit combines the efforts of local artists, Willy Taylor, Chris Doud, Taylor Webster, Aaron Burtch, Chandler Pratt, and Matt Cordano. Together, the group has just released their new album, “Old Excuses.” “The Very Best”

about the people that live here. The Gallo Center took home honors for the Best Venue and P Wexford’s won for small venues showing the range of people that are voting for the awards and the wide cross section of our community that support live music. We have an amazing history with Modesto arguably being the birthplace of Rockabilly music with the big slappin’ bass of Fred Maddox of Maddox Brothers and Rose back in 1937. Merle Haggard and Buck Owens played here with Chester Smith over the airwaves of KTRB which lead to early rock and roll of Kent Whitt and the Downbeats in 1958 which lead to the Chancellors with Michael Allsup of Three Dog Night, the Ratz, Collage, Lights, Flying Blind, Grandaddy and now with Not An Airplane and High Voltage for the future. This is something special and we all need to listen to local music and make sure that these bands can make a career of creativity and make Modesto the new Athens GA or Austin TX. We have the talent, we just need the will to make it a priority. www.modestoareamusic.com

is a ballad that combines a sense of sorrow and loss and brings to life the wrenching heartache that can come with loving and losing. Taylor sings, “I may be not be good at most things I do but I’m the very best at missing you.” It is hard not to feel for Taylor while listening to the track. The song conveys pure heartbreak and passion. This is beautiful. Listen here: thegoodluckthriftstoreoutfit.bandcamp.com/track/the-verybest

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2012 MAMA AWARD WINNERS

2012 MAMA AWARDS Best Rock Hit & Run 2012 MAMA AWARDS Pop Rock Josh Rosenblum Band 2012 MAMA AWARDS Off The Air Award - Indie Lindsey Pavao 2012 MAMA AWARDS Best Acoustic Mike & Eli Allsup

2012 MAMA AWARDS Best Rockabilly/Psychobilly The Pendletons 2012 MAMA AWARDS Best Metal Rock Zombie Death Stench 2012 MAMA AWARDS Best Americana Marirose and the Gypsies 2012 MAMA AWARDS Best Blue Collar “Cover” Gotcha Covered 2012 MAMA AWARDS Best Jazz / Blues PoorHouse Millionaires 2012 MAMA AWARDS Best Urban/Hip Hop Dev 2012 MAMA AWARDS Best House DJ DJ Nick G. 2012 MAMA AWARDS Best Urban DJ DJ Tease

2012 MAMA AWARDS Best Venue Gallo Center for the Arts 2012 MAMA AWARDS Best Restaurant Café/ Music P. Wexford’s Pub 2012 MAMA AWARDS Best Comedy Drew Monson 2012 MAMA AWARDS Best Large Event – X Fest Award American Graffiti Car Show 2012 MAMA AWARDS Best Small Event Thursday Night Ramble 2012 MAMA AWARDS Dance Club Promoter Random Nights 2012 MAMA AWARDS Best Live Music Promoter Middagh Goodwin 2012 MAMA AWARDS Best Youth Bands High Voltage 2012 MAMA AWARDS Lifetime Award Ginger Colla

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Peace, life By Abbey Murphy

his has been the most busy times in my entire life. It seems like my friends and I have been working non-stop on college applications, IB test sign ups, essays and SAT tests. I even had to miss out on being the MAMA Award girl because I had a monster math test the next day. Senior year was supposed to be easier than this! Oh well, there is always spring. We have just finished an exciting water polo season and were so happy to share the MMC title for Varsity Girls! Way to go girls! So after sectionals on Nov 3, it is time

to slow down a bit and start to get in to the fall baking season. I love to bake. Anything. Cookies, pies, pop tarts, you name it. I have been browsing recipes and can’t wait to get in the kitchen. Best of all, it is fun to share your baking. If you are worried about all the pies on Thanksgiving, start your day at the Turkey Trot at Legion park and get your 5K in. This fall our Project Hope club has been doing many amazing project and we have helped contribute to projects in Haiti and Ghana. It is very rewarding to see these things happen. This month, the Modesto Peace life center has a fundraiser at the State Theatre on November 3 featuring the new CD release of the amazing Homegrown, with MoHi teacher Patrick Durr. We are so lucky to have them headlining this State show that raises money for the Modesto Peace Life Center. Get a great show and

The victorious Modesto Water Polo team help a really important cause. As it is dark so early and it will really feeling like winter soon, you can enjoy the all ages music here in Modesto. I love the local bands that play at Queen Bean, Deva and Barking Dog. It is so good to have places where we can go with our friends and our parents and have a good time and hang out. If you like a band, make sure you get a CD and tell people. Check out the Thursday Ramble or the open Mic night at Queen Bean on Sundays and Monday nights at Firkin and Fox. But whatever you do, get involved in Modesto and see things things you can do to make it better and more interesting.

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By Eric Benson More bright moments in store for the

month. The “seasons they go round and round and painted ponies go up and down,….on the carousel of life.” The seasons are upon us again and the summer’s bounty is brought in and the land is laying fallow. Ah but the earth is to begin again and the renewal is under way and seeds are sown. In time the fall crop will be rising from the ground to perpetuate the next go round in the circle game. The State Theatre continues with quality musical offerings. In November Modesto’s own hardest workin’ vocal harmony group Home Grown plays Nov 3rd, Tommy Castro comes through for his annual gig Dec 7th. Tommy sells out early so get em while they’re hot. Check out www.thestate.org The MAMA Winning Gallo Center continues with some quality shows on the Jazz side with: Jim Brickman, “on a winter’s night”, and Jazz you can dance to with Big Bad voodoo daddy Holiday party. Voodoo daddy has a following now since booking at the Fat Cat over the years and has a horn heavy groove that aims to please. And Turlock community Theatre has another Christmas pleaser with Aaron Neville of the Neville Brothers on the New Orleans side of things. Reg Evans of Central Valley Music group is continues to promote a showcase of local bands at the Clarion Hotel Saturday nights for listening and dancing. Tuesday offers Salsa with DJ, Wednesdays with Dixieland with the Creole Jazz kings at 6:00 PM. On the clubbing thing: Highlights for T’s on Ninth St: Nov 9th guitar slinger Jeremy Norris & the Dangerous Mood, 10th: Big Earl & Cryin Shame, 17th: The MAMA Winning Josh Rosenblum Band. If you haven’t heard Josh could be the next Johnny Valdez of Motown, great singer, guitar player and songwriter. On the family friendly side: all age venue, the Barkin’ Dog Grill in downtown Modesto serves up some good food with a big side of music. The Dog’s highlights for Novem-

COMMERCIAL Earl and Wayne with their MAMA Awards ber: 9th with Big Earl & the Cryin Shame, 10th with former Blue Monday alumni, the teen rockers High voltage, 12th Big Earl & Friends, 24th Ernie Bucio Big Little Band, and the 30th Faux Gitant Gypsy Band. The 18th: hosts Art Walk with David Dow running the Jazz Jam. Google the: http://www. barkindoggrill.org for the lineup. And the Jazz Vespers backed by Brubeck Institute Jazz Quartet do their thing Nov 4th at United Methodist church, 850, 16th street in Modesto. More music on the local scene: Deva Café hosts the MAMA Winning Thursday Night Ramble, celebrating one year of the band Big Earl & Poorhouse Millionaires. It’s become the Thursday night hang for the younger set in the downtown. Big Earl & Poorhouse Millionaires is also doing a Sunday morning gig at Deva’s so come down 10-12 noon. On the garden party circuit: Modesto’s

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I have just finished an amazing

busy month. The MAMA Awards are one of my favorite times of the year as it is the most amazing one night of music in Modesto. Seeing all of the different genres, all of the radio stations, the venues, bars and restaurants all together, it makes you realize what we can do if we collaborate and all lend a hand. I also finished working on the Modesto Arch restoration project that all came together through a huge group of people joining together to make a difference and the result was a huge new dose of civic pride and a restored arch that was re-lit on Oct 26. I was honored to be the MC for the evening. As we move into fall, we dub this season “fundraiser season”. This is the season of giving and as we approach Thanksgiving, the spirit of giving is in the air and it is also when the needs are the greatest. There are so many local organizations that are in need of funding and volunteer time and there are no shortage of events and request that citizens are being asked to attend and consider. How do you know what do to? Where should you go to lend a hand? This month, we brought in a dynamic team to share some giving insights. We welcome our “giving couple” Kenni

and Lou Friedman. I got to know Kenni back when she was an educator and was setting up the MGM/ Gate program in the mid 70s. She was a visionary then about that programs would help serve people and students. Today, she is one of the most dedicated citizens and has championed many of the projects that were shared by Bette Belle Smith will keep the needs of our community front and center. Let’s learn from Kenni and Lou. As we ramp up to the Salvation Army Kettle Kick Off, where Kenni is one of the Christmas Angel Fundraisers, we asked her, what makes Modesto special when it comes to community volunteering and what are our greatest needs.

“Modesto is amazing when it comes to giving and volunteerism. Many Salvation Armies call us for information about out Kettle Kick-Off. This fundraiser takes hours of volunteer time and effort nonetheless community members love the reward of giving to those most vulnerable. “Love Modesto” is another example of community volunteerism and many other cities are replicating what has been started here. The biggest need is making sure our children are given the tools to be good citizens; to have a good education and to stay in school. That’s why I am involved with the Boys and Girls Club of Stanislaus County. We will need volunteers who love to work with children and are willing to share their

talents. I want to stress that you need to give time and funds to the area where you have the passion. With that you are able to get others to support you in your cause. Ask yourself, what do I do that gives me the most satisfaction. What are the skills I can offer? Look for the nonprofit that matches your skills and interest and inquire as to how you can help. I volunteer for organizations where I have a passion and where there is the greatest need. I came from a family where volunteerism was an expectation, whether it was helping a neighbor or an organization, you just did it” If you think you are busy or stretched too

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thin, check out what this turbo volunteer is involved in. Currently, Kenni serves with these organizations: The Salvation Army Kettle Kick-Off, the Salvation Army OneNight Out dinners for 2013, launching Boys and Girls Club of Stanislaus County, Gallo Center for the Arts Board, Veterans Day Citizen of the Year, Helen White Trail, American Leadership Forum, Great Valley Center, UC Merced Foundation, Regional Board for Sutter Health, Education Foundation of Stanislaus County, Commonwealth Modesto and Rotary Information Committee. She just finished the United Way Power of the Purse luncheon helping women and children in our community Kenni Friedman has a BS and MBA from

appreciation. 2) Time your contribution so you get the most advantage. a) If you need a deduction this year, give appreciated stock or cash to a ‘donor directed fund’. This gives you an immediate deduction for your gift, and you can direct the fund to distribute to public charities in your name in the future. Donor directed funds require a larger gift to set up the fund, but after that there can be smaller gifts and the fund balance does not need to be maintained. Funds include Stanislaus Community Foundation (minimum initial gift $10,000), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program (minimum gift $25,000), Fidelity Charitable (minimum gift $10,000), and every major brokerage firm has a fund. b) If you are close to being able to use the standard deduction for income taxes, make your 2013 charitable gifts in December 2012 and itemize deductions for 2012 and then take the standard deduction for 2013. 3) Give a used car, boat or RV. Almost every major charity has a program to take these assets and Lou Friedman is the other half of the Kenni give you a deduction for the marFriedman giving team. He served as CFO ket value. Avoids the hassle of for Gallo Winery for many years and now running an ad or Craig’s list and is a family estate planning attorney with the dealing with strangers. Gianelli & Associates. We asked Lou what 4) Leave a gift on your death. people can do from a financial planning a) IRAs and other retirement plans point of view to create sustained giving are great to leave. If your family programs. The reason we asked this now takes them, they pay income tax was to give you all plenty of time before on what they take out and get only the end of the year. His directions were a part of the value. The charity simple. does not pay tax and gets the full You want to make your giving as tax effi- value. cient as possible. Some ideas are: b) Leave your home. You won’t 1) Give stock that has gone up in value (and need it after you are gone and you that you have held for at least one year.) can get an income tax deduction You get a deduction for the full market now for signing over the future value and never pay capital gains tax on the value to a charity.

By Chris Murphy

UCLA. She was on the Modesto City Council for 10 years, is a past chair of the San Joaquin Unified Air Pollution Control District and Stanislaus County Council of Governments. She served on the Memorial Hospitals Board of Directors, the Sutter Health Board of Directors and the Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Board. She is a past president of the Modesto Rotary Club and currently chairs the Information Committee. Kenni has received awards for her nonprofit work from UCLA, California State Senate, Sierra Health, Chamber of Commerce Robert Cardoza Award, Stanislaus County Outstanding Women, Nonprofit Professionals and the Children’s First Award from Center for Human Services.

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The Modesto Arch is Back!

By Chris Murphy

Pictured donors Tom Nielsen and Ken Beard

The Faros check out the low riders Jerimiah Williams sings the National Anthem 1912 Model T drives under the 1912 Arch

100 years

of cars parading underneath a beautifully restored Modesto Arch, 100 years following the original dedication. Jeremiah Williams sang the Star Spangled Banner, MoBand played a march to start the event while where was music from the 40s, 50s fro the Sensations and 60s from Third Party capping off a night with the music of the future with High Voltage. A time capsule was buried with treasures from the community to be opened 50 years from now. Thanks to the generous contributions of Platinum Gold and Bronze donors, and extremely hard working volunteers and planners the Arch is sparking new, shining brighter than ever, wrapped with carbon fiber with two majestic flag poles with new flags that were flown over the US Capitol. I was proud to be the

MC for the evening and celebrate with so many friends, legends and visionaries. Thousands of Modestans filled the streets of downtown and celebrated with 100 year old ladies, arriving in 100 year old cars. As the sun went down, trains paused for the festivities and a lucky golden ticket winner pulled the huge switch and nearly 800 lights illuminated at once. Absolutely stellar! It was a 100 year history Cruise parade in the spirit of American Graffiti as the Faros looked on as the cars drove by. Water Wealth Contentment and Health are all spiffed up and ready to take on the challenges of the next 100 years. To see a complete list of the donors and a photo history of the restoration of the Modesto Arch, www.facebook.com/savethemodestoarch For more Modesto info: www.modestoview.com

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Looking great for Blues and Roots by Earl Matthews

November is looking great for the Blues

and Roots scene in Modesto and I hope to see packed houses all month long. I’m very excited to announce that on Monday Nov 12th the Sumner Brothers from Vancouver B.C. are coming to the Barkin’ Dog for a very rare local show. Rumor has it that some of the fellas from The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit will be sharing the stage that night as well. These guys are real up-and-comers so make sure to put this on your calendar and make the effort to come out for the show. There is a good chance that their next trip through California will require fans to spend some real dough to get a ticket to see them. November Thursday Night Ramble’s are looking good. We are going to feature some old favorites and welcome some new faces to the Ramble stage. Returning to the Ramble this month are Francesca Nicola Bavaro, James Lawry,

Russell Irvin, Marirose Powell and Nathan Ignacio. Some of the new faces you will see are Scott Berriar, Chadwick Adams, Adam Bishop, Paul Tunkle and the Dandelion Massacre. We are taking the 22nd off for Thanksgiving. As always there is a $5 cover and this event is all ages. Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame will be playing a few shows locally in November. The 9th we will be at the Barkin’ Dog, on the 10th we will be at T’s Cocktails and then on the 30th we will be at the Cow Track Lounge in Oakdale. For you folks that like to travel, we will be up in Sac on the 8th at the Torch Club- a Sac-Town favorite and a great place to see live music. The Poorhouse Millionaires will be playing at the Cow Track Lounge on Nov 16th, as well as every Sunday at Deva Cafe from 10 to noon, it’s always a good time and a great show for the whole family. Come out and have breakfast with us and start your week off with a song in your head and some great eats in your belly. That’s my rundown for November. Follow me on Facebook to find out more about what I’m up to and see where I’ll be from day-to-day. Keep in touch and let me know how I can help make the Modesto music scene better for you.

The members of The North Modesto Kiwanis Club are proud to announce that Modesto’s Favorite Son and legendary film director and producer, George Lucas, will be the Grand Marshall of their 2013 Modesto American Graffiti Car Show and Festival parade. The parade will take place June 7, 2013. “We are honored that George Lucas will be a part of our 2013 event and it shows how important his “growing up” years in Modesto were as a part of his career. Given his hectic schedule and limited private time, this is a rare opportunity for all of us to honor him. This will be a very positive event for our City of Modesto and its citizens”, said Sanders. George Lucas is a graduate of Downey High School in ‘62 and went to USC Film school. His career was set in motion by the success of the film American Graffiti. The cruising of 1962 on 10th and 11th streets and the people of Modesto inspired the film that is nowlisted in the “Top 100 Films” and allowed Mr. Lucas to go on to create his many films including Star Wars and recently sold his company Lucas Film to the Walt Disney Company. The Modesto American Graffiti Car Show and Festival has just received the Modesto Area Music Association MAMA Award for Best Large Event for 2012. The 2013 car show and festival will be held on June 7, 8, 9, 2013. For more information leading up to the show: www.northmodestokiwanis.org

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Make Christmas a little bit merrier! By Chris Murphy

The Holidays are fast approaching and

Parent Resource Center is busy getting ready to make Christmas a little bit merrier for the many families. Last Holiday Season, over 400 children ages newborn – 17 received a Holiday gift, and this year the center is looking at serving another 400450 children. If you would like to purchase a gift for a child it would be very appreciated. You can drop your unwrapped gift off at 811 5th street or 530 South Santa Cruz. At this time they are looking for gifts for children ages 3-17 and all gifts need to be delivered to one of the two offices before on November 26, 2012. For more information please contact: (209) 549-8822 The Salvation Army is the organization that “Does the Most Good” during the holiday season. ModestoView is a huge

supporter of the Salvation Army. Why? Over 85% of donated funds go directly the programs that serve the people in need. People that are hungry and cold can get a meal at Salvation Army. You can help jump start the giving season this year by donating to one of the many “bell ringers” for the 2012 Annual Kettle Kick Off. You can attend this even as well to really see the excitement of raising money for a great cause. On Thanksgiving you can team up with Dan and Denise Costa and the Salvation Army for the Thanks for Giving lunch at Modesto Center Plaza. No one in Modesto should go without a Thanksgiving meal

and thanks to the Costas for championing this event for so many years. Salvation Army Kettle Kick-Off Thursday, November 15th 11:30am – 1:30pm Salvation Army ~ Happy Thanksgiving Lunch with Dan and Denise Costa Thursday, November 22nd 1:00pm – 3:00pm

See our story about Kenni and Lou Friedman on Page 16 to learn more about how to get involved and some other giving options to help those that are in need and to support cultural and educational programs as well. Check www.modestoview.com for the fundraisers and events in our region this season. If you haven’t sent your event info to us, please do today at events@modestoview.com and get on our calendar.

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By Shasta Boss antique boutique located off McHenry Avenue. I came across it quite by accident and when I finally had the time to go take a look inside I was hooked. Cookies and a chirping bird greet you as you walk into this relaxing boutique mall. The front counter is filled with little trinkets and jeweled filled rings and necklaces. The store is set up with numerous little rooms with different dealers, 67 to be exact. Kerrie, the owner welcomed me with a huge comforting smile and gave me some of her secrets of how she stays loving her career. She offers space to dealers, local crafters and antique collectors. There is a monthly fee for her dealers but she does not take out a commission percentage from any individual sales, which is a great way to build up many dealers and keep prices extremely inexpensive for consumers. She started with a 500 sq. ft. space and now has

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Remember When Remember When is a hidden treasure

an 8,000 sq. ft space, so you can see just by that her business is booming. They stay open 7 days a week, rain or shine. Each little room is creatively set up by that specific vendor. As you search through the rooms you will be amazed at how many gift ideas they offer for anyone you have on your holiday shopping list. It is easy to find perfect gifts for under $10.00. Who doesn’t love an incredible deal from a local store right in the heart of your own town? The dealers bring in items on a daily basis so new things are on display everyday. They carry antiques, collectables, clothing, soothing candles, glassware, home décor, quilts, knits, furniture, iron and metal items, vintage to new jewelry and so much more. There is a “doll fixer” who can fix any type of new or old dolls. Through the holidays the dealers add in holiday items as well throughout all of the displays. There are “regulars” that do visit daily so make

sure to stop in early and often to get a great variety of items. On November 17, 2012 Remember When will be having a parking lot sale with a bbq, raffles, amazing deals, and extra dealers just in time for the holidays. They offer 7 parking lot sales and 2 customer appreciation days throughout the year. Remember When has been open in Modes-

to for about 7 years and now there is a Remember When Again that has just opened in Oakdale, CA. The Modesto store has won Runner Up for Favorite Antique shop for the last two years, Congratulations! To stay up to date with their new items and events check out their web page at www. modestorememberwhen.com

Fri. Nov. 30 at 6:30 & 9 p.m., Sat. Dec. 1 at 4 & 7:30 p.m. - State Theatre It is almost ski season and that means it is time for one of the legendary annual fundraisers. Warren Miller Entertainment’s 63rd film, Flow State. The Flow State is a place of such singular focus that, here, the faster you ride, the slower time passes. Join host Jonny Moseley and world-class skiers like Ted Ligety, Colby West and Jess. This event is a fund-raiser for the Society for Handicapped Children & Adults, a privately funded nonprofit organization that has been providing services and recreational programs for individuals with disabilities for more than 60 years. Tickets may be purchased at The State Theatre or at the Society office at 1129 8th St., Modesto (209) 524-3536. For more info about the Society and its programs visit www.societyfor handicapped.org. Attendees will received 1 free lift ticket to Dodge or Bear. Do not miss this.

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the supporters of the propositions, you may be surprised who endorses who and what. I am a firm believer in being proactive in your community. Know your politics in your city and the issues that effect you on a local level. Our great state of California is in great debt! Crime is on the rise and we t may sound just a bit extreme to make have to pay close attention to our elected such a statement like “Vote or die”, but in officials. my personal opinion if you are not part of If you do not vote in this upcoming electhe solution you are a part of the problem. tion. I hope you’re not the person comYour voice is mute and simply your arguplaining about our system later especially ment dies! when you may have had an opportunity to Presidential election 2012 is mostly fohave your voice heard! Hip Hop is about cused on Democratic Barack Obama & Reawareness, the issues, what affects us and publican Mitt Romney. Where do the Hip what is happening in our world. Like I said Hop community & politics mix? Groups in the very beginning, Vote or Die. such as Public Enemy, Ice Cube, 2Pac have always been pioneers in Hip Hop & their proactive movement! In 2012, we see artists such as 50 Cent & Nicky Manaj supporting Republican Mitt Romney & artists such as Jay Z & Chuck D leaning towards democratic Barack Obama. Online you see Katy Perry sporting a Obama outfit and movie actors are jumping in on the support for Mitt. Depending where you live there are many measures on the ballot that we have to vote on. Don’t believe the hype! Follow up on the facts, not the advertisements. Look for

Local Gift Boutique! Two Holiday Gift Sale dates are during Third Thursday Art Walk Nov. 15 and Dec. 20 from 5-9 p.m. with space for 6 artists. A third sale is Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and 10 artists may participate. Artists set up a “trunk show” or display table for that one day only. Contact Suzanne McCaslin at 968-3464 or suze.mac@ comcast.net with questions.

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By Efren Martinez

The human body is a remarkable creation;

in most cases it can heal itself when it’s sick, mend a broken bone and with the right training can astound us with its remarkable abilities in strength, fitness, endurance as well its muscular beauty that lies within us all. With that said, building muscle mass quickly can easily be achieved with a specific type of workout plan and knowing what to eat and when to eat it. In photo “A” you see my body structure that resulted in overly eating and drinking all the wrong things with zero exercise. And just as easy as it was to balloon my body to a XXX extra large, it was just as easy to get down to a size small. I achieved this through a disciplined nutrition plan and exercise and in a matter of months I was able to lose all that weight rather quickly back in 2005. During this year of 2012 I often went back and forth in weight sculpting my body to different forms like in photos “B” and “C” depending the season we were in and if I was training for an endurance event. In the winter, when the Triathlon Season is over for me, I like to put on muscle. In photo “B” I went from 150lbs to 170lbs with 10% body fat. During that time I focused on bodybuilding and zoned in more on weight lifting versus cardio as well as increasing my protein intake verses carbohydrates. By mid winter, I was benchpressing 250lbs and felt very strong while sporting a waistline of 32 inches. In comparison to photo “C” I slimmed down to 140lbs with 5% body fat and got down to a 29-inch waistline. I reached both of these goals within a four-month time period and I achieved sculpting my body so quickly with knowing what to eat and when to eat it. Modesto View Readers, to build muscle mass quickly I cut down on my cardio training by 65% and upped my weight training by 40%. In total my weight training secessions lasted much longer then my cardio training secessions and not only did I continually add more repetitions while working on this stronger body structure, but I also increased the weight I was lifting rapidly. The workout equation to achieve

this was quite the opposite of my normal endurance training, but it worked very well and I got fast muscular results. But lifting weights was only part of it; the real secret in building muscle fast was the nutrition and knowing what to eat and when to eat it. After my countless studies, I learned that the most beneficial time to build your muscles is within the 2 hours after a hard weight training session. During your weight training secession, your body goes through enormous stress. As you’re lifting weights, your muscles literally will get hot and the small fibers in them began to tear. After your workout, your body begins to rebuild those torn fibers with the nutrition you put into your body. In truth, your body actually hungers for the right food needed to heal itself and rebuild those fibers to get bigger and stronger. Below are a few suggestions of what I ate after my strength training workouts and when I ate it. These simple foods worked very for well me and sure, results may very depend on your metabolic rate and body type, but the science is solid, I’m living proof of that. As far as slimming down to a body structure in photo “C” like I said, I archived both of these body-sculpting

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goals within a 4-month period. I went from a healthy weight of 150lbs to a 170lbs muscle mass body weight then way back down to 140lbs my preferred racing weight and it’s the weight I am currently sporting now. Look for an upcoming issue in your Modesto View (Fit View) in regards to how I was able to lean down to 140lbs from 170lbs so quickly. Always consult with your doctor before starting any nutritional diet or exercise program. Below are a few secrets on what I ate; when I ate it as well & some recovery tips. Suggestions of nutrition right after you’re strength-training workout: 30-40 grams of wey protein. 5 grams of creatine. 70-80 grams of dextrose. “sugar” 5-10 grams of glucosemean. “optional” Suggestions of nutrition within the 2 hours after you’re strength-training workout. • 1st choice eat a can of tuna, • 100 grams of rice cakes • Wash it down with grapefruit juice. Or a 2nd choice would be a 6oz steak, 1 potato single serving of orange juice Note: For bodybuilding, make sure you include protein in every meal of your day. The best sources include eggs, chicken, lean beef, pork, seafood, soy, and low-fat dairy.

Carbohydrates are best consumed at breakfast to give you the energy you need to burn off during your day. Recovery Tips: Antioxidant rich foods help reduce inflammation and decrease muscle soreness. One of the easiest ways to get an adequate amount of antioxidants and carbohydrates is by drinking tart cherry juice. Taking an Amino Acid supplement 45 minute prior to a workout helps create the building blocks for building muscle as well as speeds up your recovery. Make sure you stretch out those muscles properly after any workout; studies have shown it can be more beneficial to do so after verses before.

November Fitness Event Birds of a Feather Run Together! The MJC Turkey Trot Run is celebrated every year on Thanksgiving morning; it brings out runners, walkers and families ready to celebrate their Day with a healthy start to the Holiday. I invite you to join me, (Fit View Editor) and the rest of The Turkeys for a good family time and don’t forget the kids for the children’s Gobbler fun run. For more info log onto: http://www.cvrunning.com/images/2012-MJC-turkeytrot.pdf http://finishedresults.com/modestoturkeytrot2012 www.finishedresults.com/ modestoturkeytrot2012 Or call 209-575-6219

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NEW MUSIC FOR YOUR EARS By Mike Vanek

This month I would like to take the time

to tell you guys about some good music in our metal scene these days. First CD I reviewed was that of this years 2012 MAMA Award winners Zombie Death Stench. If the Zombie Apocalypse actually happened, this would be the soundtrack! Entitled “The Coming Bloodbath” this CD perfectly fits its title with a thrashy Death Metal sound that will melt your brain. I strongly encourage you to go out and check out this hardworking band and pick up a copy of this CD. You will love it. ZDS is one of the hardest working bands on the scene and they probably should have been the band to play the MAMA awards. Next on my list is the highly anticipated release of Warpath Assassins “Under a Black Flag”. This CD is an all out assault on the senses! This straight up metal attack is a blistering homage to the old school Sepultura style of “take-no-prisoners” metal! Jason James takes you on a journey through the mind of a trained killer with his own brand of lyric writing that we have come to know from him for the last 15 years or so. Match that with the bombastic drumming of James Porras and the highly technical aspects of Crusher’s bass playing you have one of the most entertaining bands our METAL scene has to offer! These guys live, breath, eat & sleep MODESTO METAL! If you have seen these guys powerful live show then you are going to love Warpath

Assassin’s Under a Black Flag! Lastly this month I would like to encourage everyone to go out and support YOUR local metal scene. I would like to challenge the local public to go out and discover our local metal scene. Who knows, you may actually go out and see something you like. We’re not a bunch of moshing crazies as some would make you believe. We pretty much just stand there and watch our bands with pride and engage in good conversation just like The Thursday Night Ramble and other events around town. I strongly encourage you to go out and discover our wonderful local metal scene and truly enjoy all types of Modesto music, not just what’s popular or trendy. That’s all for me this month!! As always keep one foot in the gutter and one fist in the gold!!

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This is the fifth consecutive year that local singers will gather to participate in a singalong performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” The community-wide event, which is free and open to the public. Whether you’ve sung “Messiah” once or a hundred times, or just enjoyed listening to it from the audience or on your CD player, the “Messiah” sing-a-long gives singers at all skill levels the opportunity to enjoy the experience of sharing music together. In addition to a dozen well-known choruses, the assemblage will also get to sing some of the solos. “If you’ve always secretly wanted to sing a solo part in the “Messiah,” this is your chance,” said MAMA Lifetime Winner Dr. Ginger Covert Colla, who will again conduct the performance. Colla has selected several traditional solos to be sung by the chorus, including “Comfort Ye,” “He Shall Feed His Flock,” and “Come Unto Him.” Singers are encouraged to bring their own scores; however, copies will be available to borrow. For more information, call (209) 765-6388.

A martial art is not just a means to defend

oneself or improve one’s physical health, although these are certainly some of the benefits. A martial art environment may even reveal how to navigate life for those paying attention. Sometimes these life lessons are not directly taught but can be absorbed by open minds just in being present in class. For example, I heard a story in class one day. It was an old Chinese parable from the days of Lao Tzu. It went like this: There was a farmer who had a beautiful horse which everyone in the village took delight in. One day the farmer’s son left the gate to the horse’s corral open and the horse ran off and went missing. The villagers found out and said, “Oh what bad luck, your horse ran off!” The farmer shrugged and replied, “It could be bad, it could be good. I don’t know.” The villagers were puzzled at why this turn of events could be considered good. The next day the horse returned and brought with it 10 other horses, equally as magnificent as the first. The villagers quickly made an assessment. “What good luck! You have many horses now, all beautiful!” The farmer only shrugged and re-

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plied, “It could be good, it could be bad. I don’t know.” Again the villagers could not understand the farmer’s reaction. A week had passed and the farmer’s son was breaking in one of the new horses. The horse threw the son off and the young man broke his leg with the fall. The villagers lamented the event to the farmer. “Such bad luck! Your son broke his leg and now how will he help you on your farm?” The farmer gave his familiar shrug and said, “It could be bad, it could be good. I don’t know. The next morning, the General decreed that all the young men be gathered up from the villages to fight in the war. But when the recruiters arrived at the farmer’s village, they rejected the son because his leg was broken. The villagers proclaimed relief to the farmer but he would hear none of it. The farmer spoke with a smile, “It could be good. It could be bad. Know one knows. Life’s journey has many bends and where it ends we can not say. Why worry? If you live without attachment to results, you may live a longer life.” www.taichi4modesto.com

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Gallo center for the arts Downtown Modesto 16th St 1107 South 7th Street Martin G. Peterson Event Center Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Crocodile’s Nightclub Gallo Center for the Arts Railtown 1897 Beyer High School Prospect Theater 1651 East Whitmore Sips Bistro 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Nino’s Place Carnegie Arts Center MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Circus Nightclub 1107 South 7th Street Queen Bean Cafe Crocodile’s Nightclub Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale The Boardroom Gallo Center for the Arts Gallo Center for the arts The Boardroom Salida Library Yosemite Bowl Ridgeway’s Lounge Jacob’s Fine Dining P Wexford’s Clarion Shooters Firkin and Fox Ceres library Speakeasy Riverbank Library Modesto Library Modesto Library Bacchus Gallo Center for the Arts Brave Bull CWB Studio MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Miki Japanese P Wexfords Theatre 417 Riverbank Library Clarion Shooters Sips Bistro Modesto Library Modesto Library Mr T’s Donuts Tully Speakeasy Nino’s Place Modesto Library Bacchus Gallo Center for the Arts Brave Bull Circus NightClub Clarion Shooters Nino’s Place The Boardroom Carnegie Arts Center Fuzio Speakeasy MIdway Lounge T’s Cocktails Ridgeway’s Lounge Sips Bistro Bianchi Community Center P Wexford’s Empire Library Modesto Library Modesto Senior Center Fat Cat Music House Salida Library Salida Library Bacchus Theatre 417 Brave Bull CWB Studio Barkin Dog Grill Carnegie Arts Center P Wexford’s MIdway Lounge Skewers Clarion Shooters

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Miracle on 34th St Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Flea Market Parents United 15th Flapjack Fundraiser Sunday Group Run Weekend Dance Party White Christmas November 25, 2012 “Santa By Daylight” Train Ride 3rd Annual Free to Breathe Walk Anna In the Tropics Ceres Flea Market Champagne Sundays Crows Landing Flea Market DJ & Karaoke Fun Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Latin Live Music Modesto Flea Market Queen Bean Open Mic Night Sunday Golden Oldie Dance Party Sunday Group Run Sunday Night Football White Christmas White Christmas November 26, 2012 Boardroom Karaoke Dinner and a Movie through the decades Free Pool Tables - Yosemite Bowl Karaoke with Clovis King MIlonga Tango “Practica” Monday Night Football Open Mic Comedy Night Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Read to a Dog Spinning Vinyl Story Time Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms November 27, 2012 Bacchus All-Day Beer Specials and More Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Brave Bull Happy Hour CWB Pilates Based Mat Conditioning Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Miki Industry Night Neil Buettner Live Open Mic Night Riverbank Library Book Club Salsa Dancing Sips Happy Hour Story Time Story Time Thursday Group Early Run Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Tuesday shots Wiggle Worms November 28, 2012 Bacchus Happy Hour Boz Scaggs Brave Bull Happy Hour Circus Latin Nights Creole Jazz Kings DJ & Karaoke Fun DJ Jason Gulley Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist Half-Off Pasta Nights Johnny&Kelly Karaoke Night Karaoke Night Karaoke w/ Brad Sips Happy Hour Soroptimist Holiday Luncheon/Auction Soul Heart Live Story Time Story Time Tango Dancing Lessons Trapt Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Bacchus Happy Hour Novermber 29, 2012 Band Showcase Brave Bull Happy Hour CWB Pilates Based Mat Conditioning Dave Dow open jam session Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist Johnny & Kelly Live Karaoke Night Karaoke Skewers Style Karaoke W Seve

Karaoke w/ Brad Modesto Certified Farmers Market Neil and Matt Live Open Jam Night Sips Happy Hour Story Time The fight for water Thursday Night Ramble November 30, 2012 Anna In the Tropics Bacchus Happy Hour Community Hospice Fantasy Of Trees Boutique Crush Congregation OPIO Beat Battle DJ Skewers Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist Faux Gitant Gypsy Band Glo Karaoke Healing and Psychic Development Class Johnny & Kelly Karaoke at the Bowl Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King MCW Band Mso - Holiday Pops Warren Miller’s Flow State Warren Miller’s Flow State Weekend Dance Party December 1, 2012 Anna In the Tropics Bacchus Happy Hour Breakfast with Santa Celebration of Lights Parade “Dr. Suess” Ceres Flea Market Christmas Car Show Crows Landing Flea Market Dickens Faire DJ Skewers Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist Glo Karaoke Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Latin Live Music Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Dickens Market Modesto Flea Market Sunday Group Run Weekend Dance Party December 2, 2012 Anna In the Tropics Ceres Flea Market Chafetz Christmas in Knights Ferry Crows Landing Flea Market DJ & Karaoke Fun Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Latin Live Music Modesto Flea Market Queen Bean Open Mic Night Sunday Golden Oldie Dance Party Sunday Group Run Sunday Night Football December 3, 2012 Boardroom Karaoke Chafetz Free Pool Tables - Yosemite Bowl Karaoke with Clovis King MIlonga Tango “Practica” Monday Night Football Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Spinning Vinyl December 4, 2012 Bacchus All-Day Beer Specials and More Brave Bull Happy Hour CWB Pilates Based Mat Conditioning Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Miki Industry Night Neil Buettner Live Open Mic Night Salsa Dancing Sips Happy Hour Story Time Thursday Group Early Run Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Tuesday shots

Ridgeway’s Lounge Downtown Modesto 16th St The Boardroom Nino’s Place Sips Bistro Salida Library State Theatre Deva Cafe Prospect Theater Bacchus Gallo Center for the Arts Fat Cat Music House Skewers Lounge Carnegie Arts Center Barkin’ Dog Glo Worm TheSpiritualChurch Turlock The Boardroom Yosemite Bowl MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge The Boardroom Gallo Center for the Arts State Theatre State Theatre Crocodile’s Nightclub Prospect Theater Bacchus Modesto Senior Center Downtown Modesto 1651 East Whitmore Regal Theatres 3113 Crows Landing Rd. 15th St Downtown Modesto Skewers Lounge Carnegie Arts Center Glo Worm MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Circus Nightclub Downtown Modesto 16th St 15th St Downtown Modesto 1107 South 7th Street Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Crocodile’s Nightclub Prospect Theater 1651 East Whitmore Gallo Center for the Arts Knights Ferry Museum 3113 Crows Landing Rd. Nino’s Place Carnegie Arts Center MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Circus Nightclub 1107 South 7th Street Queen Bean Cafe Crocodile’s Nightclub Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale The Boardroom The Boardroom Gallo Center for the Arts Yosemite Bowl Ridgeway’s Lounge Jacob’s Fine Dining P Wexford’s Firkin and Fox Speakeasy Bacchus Brave Bull CWB Studio MIdway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Miki Japanese P Wexfords Theatre 417 Clarion Shooters Sips Bistro Modesto Library Mr T’s Donuts Tully Speakeasy Nino’s Place

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DOWNTOWN MODESTO

December 1st Holiday Kick off!

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.

It is time to kick off the holiday season “after” Thanksgiving. You will need to make an entire day of it as you enjoy the Breakfast with Santa, Dickens’ Christmas Faire and Market and the Celebration of Lights Parade. Join your friends in Modesto for Breakfast with Santa, where you can meet Santa, tell him what’s on your list and even get some amazing breakfast. Start your day here as it will be a busy Christmas season kick off.

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.

8-11:30 a.m- Senior Citizens Center, 211 Bodem Street For more information on Breakfast with Santa, please contact Andy Johnson at (209) 571-5582 or ajohnson@modestogov.com.

Dickens Faire & Modesto Certified Farmers’ Market Get your stove pipe hat, your scarf and your penny farthing bike and head to the McHenery Mansion. The Mansion will be back in its Christmas splendor this year now that it is all restored. 15th St turns into a Victorian market and there will be caroling, horse carriage rides and a happy serving of holiday cheer. Victorian Christmas Market - 9a.m.3:00 p.m. 15th Street, between I & J, in front of the McHenry Mansion For more information on the Dickens Faire, please contact Sande Nerland at (209) 869-1900. For more information on the Modesto Certified Farmers’ Market, please contact Marie Uber at (209) 605-8536 or dennisuber@ sbcglobal.net.

Holiday Parade This year, the theme is Dr. Seuss! The celebration of Lights parade should be very fun and whimsical! Join 20,000 of your closest friends on the streets of Downtown Modesto for a fun holiday tradition. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m and begins at the corner of 15th and I Streets.

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