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October 23-24 – Northern California Women’s Music Festival with Lita Ford – Fat Cat October 30 – Summoning – 11th St Modesto October 9 – Battle of the Paddle for Boys and Girls Club – Modesto Center Plaza October 20 – MAMA Awards – State Theatre Live Cast October 16 – Olivia Newton John - Gallo Center October 17 – 5th Annual Downtown Modesto Harvest Festival – 10th St Place October 17 – Opera Remix: Music & Verse – State Theatre October 22 – An evening with Rob Lowe – Gallo Center October 29 - WAR – Gallo Center October 9 - Comedy with Jason Resler - Fat Cat

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holiday is Halloween, I love the voodoo and music of New Orleans and the art of Dio De Los Muertos and all of the music and events that go with it. No Halloween is without a pilgrimage to Disneyland and experience the fun there.

This probably explains our October cover created my Michael J Mangano and the cast of characters we have here that bring this all home. Heck, our own house is on the Omega Nu Halloween Tour. It’s not just the art and the music, but it is the taste of October that makes it so special. Everything smells and feels better when it turns to fall.

Chef Dana treats us to some amazing fall cuisine with some of my favorite butter nut squash and pumpkin flavors and we even have a Harvest Festival downtown on the 17th. And of course this month ends with some seriously haunted cocktails from our fave local watering holes and a trip to Minnie’s is as close as you can get to Tortuga for some voodoos and zombies. Ah yes, I love this time of year and hope you do too.

But wait, there’s more. The music of October is especially amazing as we get ready for the 16th annual Modesto Area Music Awards. Over 22 award categories 240 nominees and a night of music that is unique to most cities in American. But yes, here in Modesto USA we have fabulous talent and so many great musicians, singers and songwriters. Please watch the live-cast of the MAMAs on October 20th, right here on www.modestoview.com and experience the variety and watch live as the winners are announced. Our music community is so much more than our music, it is our network of friends that are the best anywhere. As our region was ravaged by fire, it was our music community that rallied to raise funds, play benefit shows both here in in the mountains, and collected much needed supplies and delivered them to the fire zone. I could not be any more proud to consider these folk my friends and

am so happy that we all can help. The music community here in Modesto is part of the fabric of our community and this is one of the reasons that Modesto is truly special and why we live here. Great things to do, places to be and amazing people. It really doesn’t get better.

Thanks especially to Jennifer and Mike Allsup for always being there for everyone and we are happy to support them. ModestoView and Sierra Pacific are such great support for our city.

This month is happening! The Northern California Women’s Music festival goes live from downtown Modesto October 23 and 24. There are a core group that have worked so hard, including Victoria Boyington, who besides being a mother of 8, is in three bands and is coordinating this festival. When we wanted our support and we were in and are proud to help bring Lita Ford to Modesto so that this weekend will be a celebration of women in music and a crucial part of our music community.

On October 9th, we wrap up the One Purpose Scholarship fundraising program. We need to create a new generation of college educated kids that go to our local CSU Stanislaus and we need to create the jobs that keep them here in our region. We need the talent and the drive

of our next generation. If I haven’t reached out to you yet, please email me if you can make a contribution. You can help us change our community.

Special huge October greetings to the local business that help make ModestoView possible. ModestoView lives because of our amazing ViewCrew that cares so much about our community. ModestoView has become the largest monthly magazine in our region because we are talking about the things that make our city good and because we have wonderful local businesses that want to make a difference. Do me a favor, please read through this issue and make sure that when you shop, you go to these places and support them. We all have to team up to show that Modesto is a great place to live.

Please let me know what you like about ModestoView, and what we can do better. We want to be the resource you need for good Modesto living.

Thanks Chris Murphy Publisher/Founder ModestoView chrism@modestoview.com

COVER STORY As the View Crew enjoys their favorite month, we find no better way to celebrate than paying tribute to and recreating those lovable hitch-hiking ghosts from Disney’s Haunted Mansion. Portraying these ghostly threesome on our cover are some of the men in the music metal scene in Modesto: Mike Vanek, our local promoter, Joseph Rush lead singer of Nothing but Losers, and Sean Walusko the lead singer of Zombie Death Stench . We like to thank Daydreams and Nightmare for costumes and their make-up crew Amber Marie Tomson and Holly Nichole for the amazing work! Look for their ad inside on their new location.

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ello there Modesto! October is here and soon your homes will be surrounded by little kids dressed like Kim Kardashian and Donald Trump. These tiny wound-up bandits will be insistent that you give them sugary snacks to fuel their annual reign of terror. Stay firm and resolute. Don’t let the cute ones empty your bowl.

I hope that everyone out there is doing well.

I’m still alive here in front of my magic computer machine. At the moment my pet Chihuahua is looking at me like I have lost my mind because I gave her a few extra treats this morning. That makes her happy and keeps her off my lap while I try to type.

Let’s talk street art - Modesto is hungry for art and I have proof (although completely unscientific) of this. I base my proof on the fact that we have received an absolute ton of positive engagement from content that we have posted featuring local artists and their work over the last month. It is evident that people love the color, style, grand size and raw talent that are combined to create some of the pieces that have popped up in Modesto over the last couple of years.

The key in my opinion to the success of all this is good old-fashioned responsibility and respect. Nobody wants to walk outside and find spray-painted scribble on their fences and walls. That is always a bummer. What people like about the new art in Modesto is that much of it is done with permission.

Boards have been put together. Artists have been scouted. Businesses have been given the chance to put their buildings on display. This is all incredibly organized for something that

comes down to an artist wielding a paintbrush or spray can with a crazed, dedicated look in their eye. And this is how it should be.

If you are looking to get involved in the local street art movement, find the Classic Community Murals and Murals in Motown pages on Facebook. Send a message to the administrator of one or both pages expressing your interest.

As it stands financial contributions are always needed along with volunteers, artists and ideas.

If you have a vision of a 100 foot-tall Yoda painted on the side of the DoubleTree let it be known! You never know what might happen, right? I’m still trying to get the idea of a Chris Murphy mural painted onto the Gallo Center passed by a few key board members. Everyone needs a goal.

Thanks to the big dogs at Peer Recovery Art, Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group, Wells Fargo Bank, Chris Ricci Presents and others for putting their wallets and hearts into making our city a more vivid and inviting place. This is a big deal folks. Art brings community together.

Have a freakishly haunted Halloween and enjoy your families. Smile as often as possible.

Be thankful that you live in such an awesome community. Contact me at ruben@modestoview.com or r.porras@me.com if you have story ideas or suggestions.

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Gallo Center for the Arts A nationally known expert on reaching the most troubled youngsters, Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg is a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

The public is invited to this day-long program which focuses on building on the strengths of marginalized and traumatized youth. Tickets are $25 per person, which includes lunch. To purchase tickets, go to https://bgcsreachingkids.eventbrite.com.

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by Jim Christiansen Modesto’s Annual International Festival Saturday, Oct 3rd, 11am-5pm

Trick or Treat and Happy Birthday to me come up this month. For artists entering the 2016 Stanislaus Artist Open Studio Tour, the treat is the Early Bird entry discount of $10 off the $75 registration fee if completed by Halloween. An artist registration meeting is being held for Open Studio October 3 at Mistlin Gallery, 6 to 8 pm. Registration forms will be available. . Final application date is January 15, 2016. For more information see www. stanislausAOS.wordpress.com October 17 is my birthday, and you can join the party by visiting me at Rancho De Los Gatos Locos way out Blue Gum Avenue 11 am to 5 pm, during the Wood Colony Community Fair. I was invited to show with my friends Andrew Walther and Alice Kinser in their eclectic gallery on what is also known as the Walther Ranch. it’s a treat to show with them at home, where Andrew will have his interesting constructions to view, and more.

This is the annual Fall Show at Rancho De Los Gatos, so Art is for sale. We are on the Wood Colony Community Fair Ranch map at 6749 Blue Gum. Maps available at the central event location at Hart-Ransom Elementary School, 9 am to 3 pm.

This same weekend, at the Escalon Public Library, the Oak Valley Art Society annual Fall Show, also known as The Carriage Show, will be held October 17 and 18. This is a juried show with paid awards, with receiving October 15 and 16. Juror is Dan Petersen. Also October 17 is the Harvest Festival downtown Modesto, on 1010 Tenth Street Plaza are. And if that weren’t enough, Merced Art Hop is also October 17.

Organic Designs opens October 14 at Carnegie Arts Center, as a companion show to Fall

MJC East Campus A day of cultural celebration - a family-orientated event showcasing the many cultures of the area through music and dance, with special activities for the kids, cultural booths, food booths and more.

Admission is free.

For more info visit internationalfestivalmodesto.org exhibition of Alphonse Mucha. The Lobby Galleries will feature works on the theme, Organic Designs. Artists have submitted work that reflects an inspiration from any organic, natural or botanical sources. Show runs through January 15.

Celebrating the Figure continues at Mistlin Gallery until October 9, then gives way to the Annual Memorial Hospital Art Therapy exhibition October 13. Downtown Modesto Third Thursday is October 15. New map has some new stops to check out. Carolyn Huff Photography Studio at K and 13th will feature Art Quilter Sue Siefkin. Trevino Barber Shop has taken over the old Gallery 909 address and art walk map spot. My favorite this month was walking in on the Body Painting demo by Gerard Alatorre at Still Smoking.

I presume they will have new models and designs this month.

Tammy Jo Schoppet and Nicole Slater will open a joint showing of 2gether over at the Chartreuse Muse this month. A combination of ceramics, paintings, and mixed media and I’m not sure what else, by two of our areas most energetic artists.

Other events to note, Merced Art

Hop Pub Crawl and Fundraiser will be October 9. Artists will be showing at the Northern California Women’s Songwriters Festival. I have art up at Hinkley Optometric on 16th, some work at Papachino’s and adding to the hall way gallery at Barkin Dog Grill. Livingston Harvest Festival also has art, open October 2. Support Local Artists.

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A Time to Perform in October

by Kaye Osborn

Our valley is filled with talent! What a joy it

is to support local artists! I am currently collaborating with a very talented actor/teacher/ director- David Braga. David and I co-directed several musicals at Lakewood School. Now, we will be directing K-8th grade students from Stanislaus Union School District in Aladdin for two shows in October at Prescott Junior High School. It will be a magical and memorable experience for all to enjoy. If you have a theatrical event happening, please send information to Modesto View at events@modestoview.com Check out the other opportunities available in our neck of the woods!

Center Stage Conservatory Lower Studio Orphans: Oct. 16- Nov. 1 8 PM Friday/Sat. 2 PM Sunday $15 general $10 for students with ID

Prescott Junior High School, Stanislaus Union Aladdin Saturday Oct. 24: 11 AM and 1 PM

Cost: a can of food, a pair of new socks for children, a new children’s book For more information contact Kaye Osborn: chaos_born@att.net

Gallo Center for the Arts Susan Marie Frontczak as Clara Barton October 1: 7:30 PM

LA Theatre Works: Bram Stoker’s Dracula Oct. 4: 4 PM

Annie Oct. 6 and Oct. 7 7 PM

The Lion the Witch, and the Wardrobe Oct. 10: 2 PM and 7 PM

Central West Ballet: Legend of Sleepy Hollow Oct. 16: 7:30 PM and Oct. 17: 7:30 PM

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Fa l l i n t o D e s s e r t !

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

I tend to get a bit bummed out when I go to my favorite produce places and all of the juicy fruits of summer are scarce and temperatures start to cool. Yes, as much as I’ve enjoyed the past summer I must embrace the winds of change as I fall into dessert! Aaaah, as the season changes so do the local menus! Verona’s Italian Cucina is a prime example of where we can find the flavors of fall. They had me at pumpkin crème brulee!

A little over a year ago Modesto View’s own Chris Murphy sent me to do a Chef View article at Verona’s. I had dined there before and like it quite a bit. Modesto View’s Jennifer Allsup joined me for her 1st time there, yep she was hooked! I got to spend a good amount of time with owners; Edwarda and (Executve Chef) Jaime Alderete, I love that we share the same passion for fine Italian food. I have been fortunate to occasionally do catering jobs for them. Edwarda’s sister, Rosemary has renewed my faith in old school hospitality as she is most efficient from beginning to end heading up the catering jobs. Jaime’s parents also work part time at the restaurant, making it oh so family friendly. So book now for the holiday season as we will travel to your home or business and provide you with amazing cuisine and stellar full service! Also, if you prefer the warm ambiance of the restaurant, again book in advance for the holidays as those reservations can fill up quick! Available via opentable.com where Verona’s received the Diner’s Choice Award, Congrats! See Yelp, too!

No wonder Verona’s has been in business for 16 years when Chef Jaime is preparing so many seasonal specials alongside his traditional menu. If you are of legal drinking age, I suggest starting out with a fall flavor cocktail such as a chocolate or espresso martini, a café Verona, or an Italian Kiss! Hey, that’s a drinkie, not a direct invitation lol! Butternut squash soup from scratch will also be found on the fall menu.

The entrees for fall are simply divine; Pumpkin ravioli, butternut squash ravioli, and osso buco is an Italian dish made with veal shank containing marrowbone, stewed in wine with vegetables and seasonings, so Dana~licious! Other popular specials are the portofolio chicken with chicken, smoked mozzarella, prosciutto, and

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Recipe: pesto. Chicken mattone (brick cooked chicken) Brussel sprouts, bacon, spinach, and sweet potato puree. Try the linguini carbonara mad with guanciale (pork jowls, dried & cured!) white wine, cream peas on truffle poached eggs! Now that’s fine dining with Dana~licious style!

Dessert! Oh Edwarda you have out done yourself and my waistline! Pumpkin crème brulee with house made sugar candy was yummy, the espresso panna cotta was a surprisingly ultrasmooth texture and flavor, and the caramel cheesecake with the apple compote, well, I’ll admit this, try and share it with me & it won’t be pretty! Enjoy these decadent fall desserts with a nice variety of cordials on the menu!

Next time the Vin Santo poached pear is high on my list, too!

What a delightful workday for me to find dear friends and local business owners, Carla and Greg Ciccerelli of Dream Dinners & Ciccerelli

Jewelers dining on a Monday afternoon with their daughter Alex (who also works in the family business) at Verona’s before they were going to take in a movie. They told me how they have followed Chef Jaime’s fine Italian cuisine for years. They also loved to be greeted

by Edwarda, had Amanda as their outstanding server, and in the kitchen were 2nd Chef Daniel Antior, while Chef Jaime personally came over to the table to ensure everything was to their liking! That is Modesto service at its best!

Modesto View’s signature question: Beatles or Stones was asked to Chef Jaime before and he gave me the wrong answer, so I decided to not chance it again! So, to be clear, “Dana~licious, Beatles or Stones?” Hands down, no brainer, all pure, without hesitation, and no doubt whatsoever… ROLLING STONES!!!

(Publisher’s note: I detect a little Stones pressure of Chef Jaime?)

Dana~licious Pumpkin Pizza 1 ready made pizza dough tube 14 oz. canned pumpkin 1 peeled & thinly sliced apples 1 c. grated havarti cheese 2 tsp. all spice

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The Bluegrass Is Greener

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by Aaron Rowan

ctober brings us much to celebrate in the northern California musical landscape. There’s the always phenomenal Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival at SF’s Golden Gate Park the first weekend of this month, and a stellar annual music conference in Mariposa county - the Yosemite Songwriting Retreat - the following weekend. I’m looking forward to soaking in a day or two of both of these weekend extravaganzas, and a whole lot of diverse music and arts offerings here at home.

The ongoing Modesto Unplugged/ModestoView concert series ‘Live In The Cellar,’ held at Greens On Tenth, features two events this month. First up, on Friday 10/9, is something of a spinoff series called ‘The Bluegrass Is Greener.’ We’ll be featuring veteran bluegrass artist Kathy Kallick and her band, fresh off the release of their brand new album. Kathy has been leading bands in the traditional brand of West Coast bluegrass since 1975, and continues to evolve as one of the genre’s extraordinary composers and vocalists. She has won a Grammy and two IBMA Awards for her part on ‘True Life Blues: The Songs Of Bill Monroe.’

Concert starts at 8 PM in the cellar at Greens (953 10th St.) and admission is $20. Our goal is to make bluegrass a greater part of the Modesto Unplugged programming, so look for future offerings of top-notch California bluegrass talent soon.

The following Friday, 10/16, we welcome the South Lake Tahoe duo of Anne Roos and Seán Cummings. Anne’s repertoire on the Celtic harp ranges from the expected - traditional Celtic, early Renaissance, folk, world and classical music - to the unexpected - Broadway standards, movie themes, country, classic rock and more. Seán Cummings, ‘The Tahoe Bagpiper,’ brings over 30 years performing experience and seven generations of clan tradition to play the music and tell the story of Scottish highland bagpipe. Doors open at 7 PM and music starts at 8. $15 general, $20 reserved front-row seating. Reservations can be made for both cellar concerts by calling us at 209-543-5306.

Friday 10/2, local outlaw country songwriters Roy Dean and Chris Ward join forces with Sissy Brown (on tour from Oklahoma) for a lively evening at the Cow Track Lounge, 850 N. Yosemite Ave. in Oakdale, starting at 9 PM. Saturday 10/17, Townsend Opera presents Op-

era Remix: A Music & Verse Event, at the State Theater.

It’s a unique live performance combining opera and slam poetry, featuring the Central Valley premiere of Philip Glass & Allen Ginsberg’s chamber opera ‘Hydrogen Jukebox,’ as well as performances of original work by Modestobased poets. Doors are at 6:30; performance at 7:30. An openmic afterparty will follow at 9:30. General admission ($10), reserved seating ( $25) and all-access passes ($75) are available through Townsend Opera at 209-523-6426.

Sunday 10/18, the Sunday Afternoons At CBS series continues at Congregation Beth Shalom (1705 Sherwood Ave.) at 3 PM. Rabbi Shalom

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and friends will be leading an afternoon of traditional and modern Jewish music, original songs, and music from his influences including Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, and The Grateful Dead. An Oktoberfest-style brew tasting will accompany the show. $25 general, $20 seniors/students, $7 children.

More info at www.sundaysatcbs. com.

Saturday 10/31 - The Wrong Doers throw their annual Halloween dance party at the Prospect Theatre, 1214 K St., to benefit the Center For Human Services as well at the Prospect Theatre Project. You can dance the night away to their rocking countrypunk sounds starting at 8 PM. Admission is $10.

(PG-13–Doc)

$2 from each ticket purchased will directly benefit Valley View Ranch Equine Rescue Opens Fri. Oct. 2 at 7 p.m.

HE NAMED ME MALALA (PG-13–Doc) The youngest Nobel Peace Prize-winner’s compelling story Special student ticket prices Opens Fri. Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.

THE BIG

LEBOWSKI

(R)

White Caucasians served; bathrobes appropriate attire Sat. Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.

N.Y Film Critics Series Sneak Preview

MEADOWLAND

(R)

A portrait of grief starring Olivia Wilde, Luke Wilson and Elisabeth Moss Tues. Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Modesto Film Society Double Feature

(NR-1943)

(R-1981)

Sun. Oct. 18 at 2 p.m.

Box Office 12-3pm M-F (209) 527-4697 • www.thestate.org

All ticket purchases subject to preservation fee used to maintain The State Theatre

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THE MAMAs ARE COMING!

by Chris Murphy

October Movies

The 2015 MAMA awards will be such a big

Top- Gregori Band plays with Modesto Super Group Music legend Roddy Jackson wins a MAMA for Rockabilly Marirose Powell and the Gypsies perform Ron Meyer Jr. and Rachelle Silva are dressed up for this annual celebration of music.

There are over 230 Nominees for the MAMAs this year! Wow. Please click on our vote page to see all of the nominees at: www.modestoareamusic.com You will be blown away how much talent we have and there are links that lead to their band and venue information.

Please check it out and support local music.

VOTE NOW.

celebration. We turn sweet 16! It is so crazy that some of the bands that are nominated, their members weren’t even born when Chris Ricci and I created the MAMAs way back in 2000. This is a celebration all musicians and bands and serves to created awareness of our amazing local music scene.

Modesto has such a rich culture of music and we are really excited to add Latino Rock this year and hope to reach out more over the next few years. Music is one of the most exciting ways where our culture mixes, especially how many young Latinos are embracing the art and music of Rockabilly, a music that has it’s roots here in Modesto. This is just the start and we are stoked about where we are going.

Modesto has amazing talent. As evidenced by the huge list of nominees in over 15 music genres, we are really fortunate to have these music makers in our area.

We still have work to do. The Modesto Area Music Associate is a strong advocate for live music and works with the City of Modesto to encourage live music venues and music friendly polices. Music, culture and the arts make our city more desirable for young professionals, CEOS and other people who want to make Modesto their home or to visit. It is a vital part of our future economy and needs to be embraced and supported by local government and business. This is a key part of what is often

GO MODESTO Second Annual Battle of the Paddles Friday, Oct. 9th, 6pm Modesto Centre Plaza.

Adults are invited to play at the second annual Battle of Paddles, a ping pong tournament and game night befitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Stanislaus County. Thirty-two teams of

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called “vibrancy”.

This year, we celebrate the lifetime achievement of the Ratz. The Ratz were part of the 60s explosion here in Modesto. The central valley had great run of bands during the Summer of Love and Gary Grubb (Duncan) of the Ratz went on to lead Quicksilver Messenger Service and became one of the iconic bands around the world with hits well into the 70s with their mega hit Fresh Air. The Ratz still perform today and just recently performed a concert fundraiser for the George Rogers Park.

Ratz member Patrick Durr is also in Homegrown, that was honored with the first Lifetime MAMA at the inaugural 2000 Awards show.

The MAMAs are an evening of celebration and is unique that musicians, radio DJs, event promoters and venue operators of all genres gather to celebrate each other.

The MAMAs will feature over 12 live performances and will present 23 awards at the State Theatre on October 20, beginning at 7 pm.

Each MAMA winner receives the iconic Car Hop steel trophy designed by Becky Murphy and made by Beeler Industries.

MAMA Awards are selected by the people and voting is open at www.modestoareamusic.com The MAMAs are not only a way to celebrate top performers, but to introduce the huge spectrum of music to the people of our region.

The MAMAs are invitation only and will be streamed live at www.modestoview.com

two will compete for a perpetual trophy. Those attending will be able to try their hand at darts and other games or can just enjoy the artwork – done by Club Kids – and the food and bar stations. Also, ModestoView Publisher Chris Murphy will be the MC Referee for the evening for Battle of the Paddles.

Battle of the Paddles is open to those 21 and older. Admission is $100 per person. For more information contact Laura Ward, chairwoman, Battle of the Paddles, (209) 549-2765 or laura@wardpromotional.com

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Support local non-profitsNorthern Californian Women’s Music Festival 2015

by Jennifer Allsup

The director of The Northern California

Women’s Music Festival and our fearless leader, Victoria Boyington, has set quite a precedent for women in the Stanislaus County music community. Victoria started out on a small scale last year creating a festival with some local and regional acts at the Prospect Theater in Modesto. This year, Victoria’s team has jumped into national acts for the 2015 Northern California Women’s Music Festival, which will be held on Oct 23rd and 24th with many talented musical artists, comediennes and poets.

Day one starts at 7 pm at the Fat Cat Music House and Lounge and includes performances

by Gillian Wegener, Virginia Madueno, Elizabeth Sousa, Gloria Magana, Rhea Butcher, and headliner Cameron Esposito. Our musical acts for the night Aeb (L.A. area), Kayla Just and Grammy nominated Calico.

Day two of the festival is an all-day event.

From 10:30 am to 4:30 pm there will be artists performing in such venues as Tresetti’s World Café in the wine room, Barkin’ Dog Grill, and Fat Cat Music House and Lounge. This portion of the event is open to all ages and we look forward to seeing many family members sharing their love of music with their young ones. In fact, there will be music workshops available for youngsters to attend which will be taught by the one and only Tracy Bonham. A third workshop will be taught by Emma Back for women of all ages. The Barkin’ Dog will start the day out with artists Lindi Day, Emma Back, Iraya Cress, Matrix, Josephine Johnson, Amy Obeinski, The Fun Strummers, LoveCore, The Sensations, The Vortex Tribe, and The Rainbow Girls. Tresetti’s Wine Room will have artists Arielle, Hannah Kyle, Mattea Overstreet, Dani Poppit, Bryce Hitchcock, Shaylin Nichole, Lauren Wakefield, Sandra Dolores & Ruby Jaye, and Francesca Bavaro. The Fat Cat Music House and Lounge day performers will be

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Maddy Hudson, Christine Simpson, Marirose & the Gypsies, Randy Mandy Band, Lillie Lemon, Direct Divide, Dirty Cello, and The Witch and The Wicked Two. The Main Stage inside the Fat Cat Lounge becomes a 21 & over show at 5 pm for the night portion of the festival. Performing will be Megan Slankard, Barbara Dane, Go Betty Go, Tracy Bonham, Lucy Angel, The Dollyrots, and headlining will be the talented and sexy Lita Ford.

For ticket information to the shows, workshops, and meet and greet events with Lita Ford and other artists, please check out our website: northerncaliforniawomensmusicfestival.com or check out our Facebook page and Twitter and Instagram accounts.

We are a non-profit 501(c), helping empower young women to be involved in music, arts and business. NCWMF also has partnered up with Soundgirls.org and Camp Reel Stories.

Hope to see you at the show where the women will Rock!

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ModestoGraffitiUSA.com or visit our new ModSpot Retail Store at 1220 J St. Modesto Profits of ModestoGraffitiUSA support local non-profits including: Peer Recovery Gallery, Music in Schools and Hope Haven West.

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HOPE HAVEN WEST

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Dr. Joseph F. Sheley President California State University Stanislaus

By Chris Murphy

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he central valley of California has been known for decades to be synonymous with hard work and values from agriculture, culture and education. CSU Stanislaus continues that theme by offering a world-class education mixed with the no-nonsense work ethic to produce outstanding students who are becoming tomorrow’s leaders. The campus is growing in enrollment and stature and is under the guidance of an excellent forward thinking President. An alumnus of Sacramento State, Joseph Sheley returned to his alma mater in 1996 after serving as a faculty member in sociology for 21 years at Tulane University where he also held the positions of chair of the Department of Sociology and faculty head of the University Senate. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Sheley was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from Sac State as the Distinguished Alumni Awards recipient in April 2012.

In 2015, Money magazine ranked Stanislaus the No. 1 public university in the nation for helping students exceed expectation. These high marks in the Money magazine rankings mirror the U.S. News & World Report, which placed the University among the top 10 four-year schools in the country in serving Hispanic students.

I am a proud CSU Stanislaus alumus (BCIS ’84) and fondly remember my college experience. I loved computer programming and coding, worked at Mom’s, enjoyed the school life, rode my bike to school and realized what a bang for the buck I got for my education. I hope that we can encourage more people to experience the value of a college education and our community needs to rally around our top ranked University. Smart cities and regions need a well-educated population. Let’s meet Joe Sheley.

ModestoView: At what point in your life did you realize you wanted a career in education?

Joseph Sheley: I got the bug during my senior year in college. I was lucky to have professors who were really engaged in their field, and I liked what I saw. They encouraged me to do graduate work, and thus began a long career.

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MV: You see the gem that we have here with CSU Stanislaus, what do you think makes it so special in the network of CSU campuses?

JS: Stanislaus State has been a gem for a long time, but it was a hidden gem. People are now beginning to realize that it a special place. A size and scale that promote individual growth, big enough to afford privacy, small enough to recognize the individual. A beautiful campus.

A very good faculty and a dedicated staff.

Most important: a university experience that provides the foundation for life and career. All CSUs do this, but we do it especially well.

MV: CSU Stanislaus was ranked as the #1 university for exceeding expectations by Money Magazine; what does this mean to you and your team?

JS: That honor is a huge source of pride. It means that we are doing more than offering a curriculum. Instead, we know that our students most often are the first in their families to attend college. They come to Stan State without the confidence and generational advice that more traditional students have. Our faculty and staff aim to build self-confidence and strength in the basics without cutting corners. That’s the

heart of the value-added Stan education for which we are ranked so high.

MV: As a student, what do you think means most in their college experience at Stanislaus?

JS: The quality of our academic experience is very high. But what puts us over the top is the opportunity for students, living on and off campus, to engage in the broader university life.

All the research points to engagement as the key to success -- student government, music, athletics, residence life, clubs, peer mentoring, etc. Whatever the choice, growth, confidence, communication, social awareness, and organizational skills come from engagement outside the classroom.

MV: Stanislaus has a unique combination of commuter students and those that live on campus, do you think that this enhances the experience for each kind of Student?

JS: It is true that, technically, the majority of our students commute. But their experience is not drive-on, drive-off. They remain on campus throughout the day for both classes and nonacademic experiences. They study together,

work on extracurricular projects, socialize. In most ways, it is difficult to distinguish the commuter from the residential student. Few other universities achieve this as we do.

MV: What are your key goals for the Stanislaus in the next five years?

JS: Our focus is upon strengthening advising before as well as after students begin college.

We want to work with our K-12 and community college partners to make sure that families understand that college is financially within reach and that, with early attention to the basics, their children can enter college truly ready to compete. This will help with our overriding goal: produce more college graduates for the region.

MV: Attracting new students and keeping them in school is a very important goal, how does the One Purpose Scholarship program break new ground in this effort.

JS: One Purpose affirms for our students that their hard work is understood and appreciated by our community. A One Purpose gift also represents an investment in the future of our region. Most of our students come from the region and likely will remain as part of an incredibly talented professional workforce that will attract business investment in the region.

MV: If you had unlimited budget, what would be the one big thing you would bring to the Stanislaus Campus?

JS: If I had to choose only one thing, it would be stronger attention to writing. Good writing skills encompass everything that an individual needs to make a difference in life and in employment: strong communication, critical thinking, economy, adaptability, nuance. The knowledge base matters, but employers really value the capacity to adapt and communicate.

MV: When you are not leading your campus, describe your ideal day.

JS: Getting away, spending time with my wife, Bernadette, watching baseball.

MV: Beatles or Stones?

JS: I like the Beatles.... but always the Stones.

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Modesto Gospel Mission: A Beacon of Hope and Self-Improvement

Anyone can say they have a solution to the homeless problem, but it’s easy to forget that each individual and each family has their own problems, their own stories, that aren’t so simple to fix. Modesto Gospel Mission understands this, serving Modesto’s homeless community and taking the stance of empowerment, not enablement, to help the downtrodden back on their feet.

What began as a soup kitchen in 1948, funded by one of the first Billy Graham Crusades, has evolved and expanded into what it is today: a shelter not funded by the government, but by faithful donors and fundraising events that offers programs most government-run shelters couldn’t dream of.

Executive Director Kevin Carroll says the job is a calling, and that he’s happy to work in such a benevolent town. “It’s always been a giving city.

I love Modesto; I love the community and what it has to offer.”

Firefighter, probation officer, ambulance

By Nick Silva driver, past Director for the Teen Challenge program in Oakland, Kevin has spent his life raising the bar for civil service. Modesto Gospel Mission is raising the bar too, with a medical clinic, a year-round Children and Youth Center that’s open to the public, forklift, GED, and Food Safe certification programs that are also open to the public, an educational employment program, art therapy with Stanislaus Family Justice Center, and will soon have a dentist clinic, all within a one block radius.

The Mission holds anywhere from 175 people a day up, with 30-day emergency shelters for men and women, a women and children shelter, and a shelter for fathers with children. They also have a new life program for people struggling with substance abuse and other issues, and a long-term 120-day program for people trying to obtain a job and get housing.

On Thanksgiving they gave jackets, scarves, and other winter clothing, along with Thanksgiving dinner enough for 1900 people, and on Christmas they had a line for gifts that stretched over ½ mile long.

Those that stay at the shelter give back in their own way, making sure facilities are clean and even make jam in the Food Safe kitchen to raise money for the mission, and in return they get a clean change of clothes and sheets and three meals a day. Donors with special skills donate their time as well as money, helping tutor in educational programs and providing dental and medical services. The cycle of empowerment is evident, as 85% of their staff has come through their programs.

All of this is sustained by the hearts and wallets of the community, with 144,000 volunteer hours logged last year alone, and fundraisers held year round, such as A Night of Hope Benefit Concert, featuring Dove Award nominated Danny Gokey.

Danny Gokey is also the founder of Sophia’s Heart, a non-profit organization dedicated to

helping children and families who have been affected by poverty, sickness, broken homes and broken dreams.

The concert is on Wednesday, October 28, at the Mary Stuart Rogers Theater inside the Gallo Center. Tickets are $25-$35 online at www.galloarts.org, or in person at the Gallo Center. Groups of 10 or more receive 15% off. The pre-show reception starts at 5:30pm, and includes a silent auction, and appetizers prepared by Modesto’s top chefs.

The benefit concert will help fund the expansion of the Mission’s women and children shelter, which is according to Kevin, the growing population of homeless people in Modesto.

Modesto Gospel Mission doesn’t have all the answers, and cannot singlehandedly solve the homeless problem in Modesto, but they are doing the best they can to impact the lives of those in need. “I have the best job in the world,” says Kevin, “because I get to see people come in and change.”

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It’s only $10 each way on the Medivan to the Bay Area Service Monday - Thursday to Bay Area Medical Appointments For Reservations Call 1-800-262-1516 Use Easy Rider Trip Planner, powered by Google Transit It is designed to help transit riders find their way from point A to B in Stanislaus County.

You can use Easy Rider to find your way around Stanislaus County, find out how at our website: • Stanislaus Regional Transit (StaRT) – www.srt.org

For general information, making reservations and providing information you can call during these hours: Monday - Friday - 6:30am to 9:00pm Saturday - 7:00am to 9:00pm Sunday - 8:00am to 6:00pm

StaRT Information, Bus Routes, Schedules, and Bike & Ride Program details online at : For more Modesto info: www.modestoview.com

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by Brandilyn Brown

hen we think of ghost hunters, we usually think about groups going to truly haunted places like Alcatraz or the Winchester Mystery House, but Modesto boasts of it’s own ghostly haunts, too.

There are rumors that there is a ghost who whispers in the McHenry Mansion, that there is a spirit who paces the Dry Creek Trail in mourning of the land, and the most interesting story is that strange things happen in Davis Park at exactly 3:33am. None of those could be confirmed by my own personal research, but I did meet some very cool people in my investigation of Modesto’s paranormal activities!

Keith Clifton and his wife Pam, run the Nourishment for the Soul Wellness Center on Santa Barbara, in Modesto. Keith often helps spirits move on from this realm, and if they decide to stay, helps the spirit live harmoniously with the humans who come into contact with it. Although he doesn’t go “hunting” for ghosts necessarily, his spiritual work often brings him into contact with them. As a Master Reiki Practitioner, spirits seem to be drawn to him, and he does his best to help them be calm and find peace. He has cleared several residences in his time in Modesto, but none of them were the scary kind of ghosts we think of, but rather spirits likely lost, confused or attached to our world. For more information on his group, visit the Facebook page https://www. facebook.com/Nourishment-For-The-Soul-Wellness-Center.

A few days later, I contacted the Ghost Hunting & Paranormal Research USA group. (Feel free to contact him on the facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModestoGhostHunting). Ryan Privee runs the group and is a local psychic medium, who often finds himself communicating with those who have passed on. He has conducted many hunts over the years, mostly at local haunts like the cemeteries in Modesto and Ceres, and in Sonora, Sloughhouse Inn and most recently, Byron. He has also investigated the shop Daydreams and Nightmares, where he took this picture with a distinctive faint blue fuzzy blob over the chair. Looks like an apparition to me!

He invited me to go to the Acacia cemetery in Modesto. I joined him on a Saturday evening at dusk to try to capture an apparition on film or a voice on an EVP, because his past hunts at Acacia have been successful. He took this picture of a tomb, with one random pink orb on the left side during one of this hunts there.

After a few hours walking around Acacia, spending ample time at new gravesites with the recorder, we didn’t come up with anything concrete, though on two recordings there were muffled noises. One on recording we asked the young gentleman how he died, and we think we heard the word “driving”, and the other was what sounded like a little girl humming a song.

We also captured what may or may be an apparition on the right side of this tombstone. What do you think?! Share your ghost stories with us on facebook, and share your photos on twitter with #modestoview

The Third Annual Day Of The Dead Street Festival Oct 24th 11am-11:30pm Red Event Center, 921 8th Street, Modesto The festival procession which starts at 11am will be a family event, free to all who attend. The procession will leave from St. Stanislaus Church. The dinner and dance will be $30 per person. There will be a contests for best altar, decorated table and costume.

For more information call 209-303-2664.

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Zombie Train: Evacuation The Zombie Train is debuting a brand new experience, “Evacuation”, on the Sacramento River Train. The world is different on the Zombie Train. The infection has spread, cities are in ruin, and ammunition is scarce. Survivors have taken to the rails as their only means of escape. From October 3 to November 7, the Zombie Train will be evacuating its riders on a quest for safety. On these 40-minute trips, safety may be hard to find with zombie encounters on and off the train! Oh no! This experience is family friendly–just be sure to use discretion when deciding if your child is up for a spooky time.

Prices start at $25 for child, $35 for adult, $45 for the adultonly car. To purchase tickets go to sierradinnertrain.com.

Goodnight Moon

by Sam Pierstorff

Award winning ninja poet and MJC English Professor and Poet Laureate- ModestoView

From outside the window, it must look like a crime is underway: late night, shades drawn, scattered light flickering like fireflies inside the room.

But it’s only my son lighting up every storyboo page with his new flashlight and stabbing my eyes with the sun-end of his plastic torch.

His aim is poor and the light skims the walls, ceilings, zips across the carpet like a swooping hawk.

We’re near the end of Goodnight Moon, where the old lady whispers “hush,” and he lights her up— the old matronly mouse rocking in her chair— a comb, a brush, a bowl full of mush within reach on her end table.

Then the picture book darkens as night grows older and not even his new turtle-head flashlight can brighten these pages enough to stop the slow fall of his eyelids past his eyes like the moon eclipsing the sun.

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Halloween Events October is a family-friendly time to celebrate the change to cooler weather, leaves falling from the trees, bountiful harvests of squash & apples, when the air is filled with the smell of cinnamon. Let’s go out and do something new this Halloween season!

Omega Nu Halloween Home Tour Saturday, October 10th, 11am-3pm Tour four amazing homes, decorated in spooktacularly bootiful fashion. These homes range from the whimsical to traditional harvest style. Guests will be treated to homemade treats at each house. Contact your favorite Omega Nu Member to purchase tickets at 209-606-9033. For more info, visit omeganumodesto.org. Tix are $35 each

Zombie Walk Saturday, Oct 10th, 4pm-7pm The Courthouse Park, Sonora What is a zombie walk, you ask? It’s exactly what it sounds like. A group of undead enthusiasts get together, somewhere in a public place and act like zombies for a few hours.

The “Walking Dead Sonora” is in it’s fourth year and has grown like any proper apocalypse should. This event sees over 250 zombies and onlookers every year that meet at The Courthouse Park. Sonora is located in the heart of gold country. Non-zombies (onlookers) are always welcome, bring your smartphone or camera and snap away! There will also a free make-up booth and a costume contest! For more info, email sonorazombiewalk@gmail.com

5th Annual Harvest Festival Saturday, October 17th, 10am-3pm 10th Street Plaza, Downtown Modesto Free event filled with fun for everyone! Check out the pumpkin patch, participate in the pumpkin decorating contest, chomp on some kettle corn, listen to live local music, enjoy the craft fair, watch the pie eating contest and chef demos, wrapped up with a Classic Car Show.

7th Annual All Hallows Faire October 24th 12pm-11pm & 25th 11am-6pm This year, it is a costume invasion as Episode 7 strikes back!

This is a rain or shine event. The Faire is deeply rooted in the beliefs of the Celtic people, but combined with all the fun and excitement of a modern Halloween. Hundreds of visiting creatures and characters from your favorite fairy tales and Hollywood movies including Star Wars and Beetlejuice will come to life over this fun-filled family weekend! Music provided by the Wicked Tinkers, Pine Box Boys, & The Black Irish Band. Enchanted creatures include a fire-breathing dragon and a giant rocking horse. Be sure to visit the swamp with belly dancers, the St. Andrew’s Noble Order of Royal Scot’s Court, and the Viking camp. An all-ages costume contest that is sure to please, alongside a scavenger hunt for kids to win a pumpkin. Tickets are $16 at the gate Saturday and Sunday $15. For more information visit allhallowsfaire.com

The Summoning Friday, October 30th 7pm Chris Ricci presents along with Nightlife Entertainment, Beat Happy! Music, Pierce Promotions: The Summoning III: the Central Valley’s biggest Halloween street festival. Featuring live music (Punk/Alternative/Metal/Hip Hop) and DJs on 7 stages, the Summoning is the must-go-to event of the fall. Dress up in your best costume for a chance to WIN $2,000 in prize money. Rain or Shine, it is the place to be.

The Steam House Halloween Masquerade October 31st from 6pm to 11pm Charity Way Ballroom, 645 Charity Way, Modesto $25 per person. 21+ event only. Live music, dancing, a buffet dinner, and no-host bar. There are limited tickets available, so get yours today at steamhousecoffeeco.com. Tickets will not be available at the door. All costumes are welcome, but SteamPunk/Victorian/Gothic are highly encouraged! For more information visit steamhousecoffeeco.com.

Boys and Girl’s Club’s Haunted Museum Oct. 23 and 24, and Oct. 28 to 30, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

McHenry Museum, 14th and I streets, downtown Modesto The Haunted Museum features seven themed rooms, costumed performers, Halloween crafts, a pumpkin roll and a variety of games in the Arcade. $5 per person, with children under 5 admitted free. They are available at the McHenry Museum Gift Shop, the Boys & Girls Clubs office, the City of Modesto Parks & Recreation Department, and F&M Bank, at 3001 McHenry Ave. They also will be sold at the door, and can be purchased online at bit.ly/HauntedMuseum_2015Tickets.

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Less Tricks, More Treats

by Nick Silva

Halloween is a time of ghoulishness and scares, but there are still some scares you want to avoid. That’s why we at Modesto View want to help you and your family have the safest trick-or-treating experience you can, with our list of 10 dos and don’ts on All Hallows Eve.

Have an adult. It’s always safer to have some adult supervision from a parent or guardian, at the very least to prevent their candy from being stolen by those pesky ne’er-do-wells next door (you’re not getting me this year!)

Safety in numbers. If your kids do go trick-or-treating without supervision, it’s much safer to go out in a pack than to go alone. Make sure you know who they’re going with, you don’t want your own younglings turning into ne’er-do-wells themselves!

Avoid unlit houses. The porch light is the universal signal for trick-or-treating participation. If the light is off, more than likely they’ve run out of candy or they’re just not in the Halloween spirit. Even if the house is well lit, never go inside.

Stick to the sidewalk. Just because you’re dressed as the Man of Steel, doesn’t mean you can take steel head on!

Carry a flashlight. It’s best to have some sort of light when you’re walking around in the dark so drivers can avoid squishing you. If you’re wearing all dark clothing, you should have something reflective, such as shoes made for night jogging, or even reflective tape visibly on yourself.

Test makeup. Before you lather your whole face in costume makeup, be sure to put a small amount somewhere on you to make sure your skin won’t react negatively. You also want to wash it off before you go to bed.

Wear costumes that fit. Loose clothing and masks that are hard to see out of are a tripping hazard. It’s better to get your costume early to make sure it all fits than to wait until the 30th looking like a ragamuffin (unless that’s what you’re going as.)

Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid open flames of any kind, such as lit candles, and try to wear flameresistant clothing unless your costume is Joan of Arc. Obstructing your vision with a full-ace mask is never a good idea.

Avoid dangerous accessories. Sometimes the most dangerous thing on Halloween can be yourself! Make sure swords, knives, and other sharp objects are made of soft, flexible materials, and aren’t at liberty to poke an eye out.

No open candy! If it’s been opened or appears to have been tampered with at all, you don’t want to eat it. And as tasty as those homemade goodies look, never acccept anything that wasn’t bought in the store.

There are some dangers in the world, but that shouldn’t stop you and your family from getting your annual Halloween sugar rush. That itself can be dangerous too, so be sure dole out the candy sparingly to save your family’s health and teeth. Make sure you follow our list for a safe Halloween, and we hope you yield the largest candy harvest possible.

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by Middagh Goodwin

Omega Nu Halloween Home Tour

we harvest this time of year in the 209, and lucky for you the harvest is good. There is a plethora of incredible talent to be tasted all around the region and we challenge you to sample as much as you possibly can. Take it all in, and vote for those you like best. The Modesto Area Music Awards strive to expose some of the best the Valley has to offer to a much wider audience.

You have until October 18th at 11:59 pm to decide who you think should win. It is simple, quick and easy, so head over to www. modestoareamusic.com; pick your favorites and remember to verify your vote with your email.

The winners will be announced on Tuesday October 20th, at the fabulous State Theatre as part of the annual red carpet awards show. If you can’t make it out you can always watch online live at www.modestoview.com/music to see if your favorites take home a MAMA Statue and see all the incredible live performances.

As always your #MAMAnees are consistently performing, so you will have several chances to get out and support local business and artists all over the 209. On October 3rd every Comedy nominee will be going toe-totoe with each other at Deva Café (nominated for Restaurant/Café) so if you like to laugh and want to see who comes out on top, you will not want to miss the Brew MAMA. 17Ten (Metal) has a new CD and will be celebrating its release at the Other Place (Venue). Up in Jamestown at the Gypsy Shack (Venue) catch Patsy Crime (Punk) performing with Absolutely Yes for their CD Release. October 7th 209Productions (Promoter) presents Hemlock with nominees Nothing But Losers (Metal) with The Royal Order (Youth) at the Other Place. On the 10th Beat Happy! Music (2011-13 Promoter) will be bringing The Independents (SC) along with Broke Down Wasted (Punk) to Rebels Whiskyhouse (Venue). If you like something a little more on the Metal side, head up to the Gypsy Shack where Pamsterdam Promotionz (Promoter) has Taking Fox Hol-

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low Ten (Rock), 17Ten (Metal) and Sektor209 (Metal). BH!M is back at Rebels on the 13th with the Sawyer Family (OR) will be joined

by Greasehound (Rockabilly) for a great night of outstanding music. Oct. 17th at Deva Café catch some of the area’s best Alt Indie and Unplugged acts, including Buffalo Buffalo (Alt Indie) performing a special #MAMAnee Showcase. Check out the calendar in the back of this magazine for a full listing of events.

Have you picked up your tickets for the Northern California Women’s Music Festival? What are you waiting for? It is taking place at the Fat Cat on October 23rd and 24th and it is going to be something you do not want to miss with performances by Lita Ford, The Dolly Rots, Megan Slankard, Cameron Esposito, Tracy Bonham and more.

On October 30th downtown Modesto will be turned into The Summoning with live music, DJs and so much more. This is the biggest party of the season and you do not want to miss out, with 7 stages and 2 $1000 cash prizes for best costume. There will be a special punk stage you won’t want to miss.

With so much to do there is never an excuse not to get out and see Live Local Music. If you look around you, you will find something to do just about every day of the week. From Open Mics happening around town several days a week to Sunday morning Breakfast at Deva.

Remember: friends don’t let friends miss great shows.

blows into town on Saturday, Oct. 10, with the return of Omega Nu’s Fourth Annual Halloween Home Tour. Guests will have the opportunity to tour three Modesto homes, full of spooktacular décor and boutique shopping in the courtyard of one home.

The tour, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature Halloween treats, but no scary tricks. Guests can tour at their leisure, with several rooms at each of the bootifully decorated homes and outdoor décor on display.

Last year’s Halloween Home Tour raised $6,500, and 100 percent of the proceeds benefitted local charities supported by Omega Nu. Combined with other funds raised through the year, Omega Nu typically distributes approximately $65,000 to Stanislaus County charities each June. Other events include the Christmas Home Tour, Fashion Show and a May concert with Tim Flannery and the Lunactic Fringe.

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by Earl Matthews

Hello everyone! October

is here and it’s time to play dress up. There are some great shows this month too, but first let me remind you that every Thursday at Garlic Brothers in Stockton you can check out the Blues Jam, hosted by Jeramy Norris & the Dangerous Mood. Always fun, and it’s and a great way to meet other musicians and music lovers alike. They have a great menu and a view of the sunset that is to die for.

On Friday the 2nd, Jeramy Norris will be at Royce Farms BBQ in Stockton starting at 6 pm.

If you haven’t seen these guys in action, you really need too.

On Saturday the 3rd, take a trip to the Country Club Saloon in Loomis to see Henry Gray & Lazy Lester live. Henry Gray has a career spanning 7 decades. He has shared the stage with such greats as Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, and the Rolling Stones, and is considered to be a legend in his own right. Lazy Lester is a master harmonica player and has written songs that have become blues and rock standards like “You Hear Me Knockin.’” They will be joined

by Sacramento blues man Kyle Roland for what I’m sure will be a great day for everyone

Jeramy Norris & the Dangerous Mood involved.

Then on the 24th, Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame will be up in Jamestown at the Gypsy Shack for a night of blues in the hills. This will mark our first time playing in Jamestown. As a fan, I have been to the Shack many times, and I can tell you first hand that it’s a great place to spend an evening and I do hope you can make it.

Lastly, I would like to share a little bit about the best Halloween party I have been to at the Prospect Theater on K St in downtown Modesto, hosted by the Wrong Doers. They have prizes for best costume and the dancing just doesn’t stop. So make your plans early and get yourself on the list for a real good time.

Have fun this fall everyone, I hope to see you all out at a show soon!

Fri Oct. 2nd, Jeramy Norris & The Dangerous Mood, Royce Farms BBQ, Stockton, 6:00 pm Sat Oct 3rd, Kyle Rowland Blues Band w/ Henry Gray & Lazy Lester, Country Club Saloon, Loomis, 3:00 pm Sat Oct 24th, Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame, Gypsy Shack, Jamestown, 9 pm

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For the music and the MAMAs.

by Ken White “Light My Fire”

“Light My Fire.” The winter of ‘67. The flip side of the awakening. The Doors playing at a roller skating rink in Modesto. Not wanting to be there on a dark Central Valley night. The opening act was a good friend’s band, the Kitchen Sink. Five teen wanna-be’s with a good sound.

On the inside, Jim Morrison was smoking and sultry. On the outside, two gangs of hoods were beating the hell out of each other.

I thought about the old and the new; one living, one dying, in 4/4 time.

“Magic Mountain”

“Goodbye and Hello.” The summer of ’67. Tim Buckley backed by Carter C.C. Collins on congas and percussion. KFRC Fantasy Fair and Magic Mountain Music Festival at Mt. Tamalpais in Marin. A benefit for the Hunters Point Child Care Center. The first “official” outdoor rock concert. The inaugural event of “The Summer of Love.”

For two bucks, 15,000 of us witnessed the Byrds, the Jefferson Airplane, Sons of Champlin, Captain Beefheart, and Merry-Go-Round. Hell’s Angels on hogs directed traffic. “TransLove Buslines” shuttled folks from the parking lot to the open-air amphitheatre. We knew we could change the world with words like peace and freedom.

I wondered if I should wear flowers in my thinning hair.

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“Long Time Gone” “Long Time Gone.” November 1969. A foggy San Francisco day. The Polo Grounds at Golden Gate Park. The Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam. My first taste of revolution, of defiance, of togetherness. 125,000 people looking for a reason to believe. Rock ‘n roll riding point. CS&N wearing those furry coats. Stills pounding out “For What It’s Worth.” They wandered among the people after their set.

I remember walking by them and thinking how short they were.

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The City of Riverbank invites you to enjoy the many offerings at Riverbank’s 40th annual Cheese and Wine Exposition. And, back by popular demand, craft beers are returning to the mix! More than 100 vendors, consisting of artists and crafters from all over the United States, and food booths, add excitement to this festive occasion.

Attend this event, and let the award winning cheeses, wines, and craft beers tantalize your taste buds. Free General Admission. Tasting is $20 per ticket.

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If You Luv Music Your Gonna Luv This

by Eric Benson

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all is apron us and one of my friends John Griswold a smooth Jazz and world music promoter again has said he has done his last show!.

It is hard to continue to do live music shows when we don’t have enough folks coming out to support the arts so please all you music and art fans please continue to come out and support some of the best in the arts we have right here in our community. I saw John’s last show with Richard Smith and Francesco Buzzuro, duo world class guitarists playing in an intimate garden party with good crowd, and heard good things about the show of Slim Man who played the Barkin’ Dog Grill to a good crowd so we hope we have not heard the last of John’s efforts on the music front. And don’t forget it’s MAMA time so get your vote in, rent your tuxedo and see who takes home the MAMA’s!

Vote at www.modestoareamusic.com and vote for Blue Monday!

Blue Monday Party & invitational jam returns

to the Barkin’ Dog Grill the second Monday Oct12th with special guest Dave Souza with house band, the Blue Monday Ultra Lounge Band. Dave is one of our local rock solid bass, guitar player and singer front man that has played in many local bands through the years.

We will do doing some of Dave’s standards, R & B, Soul, Funk and Rock to get the party started.

On Blue Monday the house band Ultra Lounge the usual cast of criminals will accompany him will be: Johnny Valdes guitar, Tim Allen bass, vocals, Dave Hawks on drums, Eric Benson, Pat Governor on Keys, Andrew Rosenblum on horns and sax, and Jamie Dubberly trombonist and arranger. The jam this month will features Jazz, R & B, Funk, Latin and a little of everything else with special guests sitting in for listening and dancing. Show from 7 to 10:00 PM with food and drink available in all age venue. Call the Dog for reservations:

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572-2341. If you play come on down and sit in with the best musicians in the area, it’s gonna be smoking.

The Gallo Center for the Arts continues with their diverse booking in Oct: 6th and 7th musical Annie, UB40 on the 9th, 15th Bollywood Masala orchestra, 16th Olivia Newton-John, 17th Rosanne Cash.

Off the beaten path: Newman Theatre in Newman brings in Oct: 11th golden Bough, 19th Foreigner and Journey tribute, and the 26th Black Irish Band, well worth the drive in a vintage restored theatre environment.

Lowdown on the jam session in the down-

town: Barkin’ Dog Thursday night jazz jams with Dave Dow, Queen Bean Sundays open mike night also in an all age environment.

Josh Rosenblum is also doing open mics at Boardroom every 4th Monday. Check www. modestoview.com for ongoing details.

Remember please support our local live venues for live music and the arts. So take some time out to hear some live music and the arts of our own town as well this month, think globally and act locally.

All the best, peace out! Eric Benson, cell 209, 918-7033.

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duction because they don’t understand what nostalgia is like. I can assure you that with the help of Mr. Johnson, our actors can bring you to tears. It’s Marisa Seaman’s (senior) first Downey production and is incredibly excited about this cast. “It’s a lot of work, but completely worth it because of the memories we make and the finish product that we put together”, Marisa says. Downey is known for their amazing theatre program and the students work for that title. “Our cast is very loud funny and there are lots of big personalities that mix together really well”, she continues. You can see Marissa as Julia Gibbs and August on October 16, 17, 23, and 24th at 7:30 and October 25 at 2:30 at Downey High School. I will be at every production for sure so make sure to stop by and say hello to me! Hope to see you there. If you aren’t into the Drama scene, be sure to see a high school water polo, soccer, volleyball, golf, cross country, or football game!

Enjoy the Silence

by Mary Layton

The first time I experienced silence consciously was when I was 12 years old. I was walking through a beautiful forest with my 16 years old brother. It made me feel special that he chose to take me on a walk with him. I was talking excitedly thinking that I needed to be “interesting” so that he would ask me to go for a walk with him again. He turned to me and said: “Hey, let’s try something new. Let’s be quiet and enjoy the silence. Silence is something very precious.”

For a while I felt embarrassed, but then I noticed that walking silently with my brother was really cool and comfortable.

The sensory experience of the forest and me and my brother in it in an instant became huge and wonderful: the light falling through the

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trees, the smell of wood and pine needles, the noises of the birds and the sound of our feet touching the soft forest floor. It made me feel more mature and closer to my brother.

Today I know that silence is a great source of strength. You may have experienced something like this. The peaceful look of a cat or dog sitting quietly – can we find such peace? What does it take? Taking time out, away from noises and distractions, away from words will make the mind quieter. Having a little quiet time can come in so many ways. Watching and being in nature, gardening, being creative and certainly having a regular practice of meditation, T’ai Chi or yoga in your life – all these are good ways to enjoy the silence.

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involved in a wonderful production called “Our Town”. Thomas Downey High School and our lovely director, Mr. Johnson are putting this show on. It is a production about life, love, family and growing up in the early 1900’s. If you saw either of Downey’s productions from last year, you probably remember August Eppler (Senior) from his amazing performances as Conrad Birdie in Bye-Bye-Birdie or as Orin Scrivello (The Dentist) in Little Shop of Horrors. August says that through Downey Drama, he has become more confident in everyday situations and a great public speaker.

You can come see August kill another role as Charles Webb this month. Downey Drama and Mr. Johnson have given many students an automatic family and an incredible High School experience. Downey has sadly lost a couple of programs due to lack of funds but by coming and seeing our productions, you will be helping our program thrive forever. If you can make it to the first weekend of performances, do it because I guarantee that you will want to come back the following weekend. It is said that high school students can’t do this pro-

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by Efren Martinez

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egardless of what your preferred sport is, fitness injuries go along with being part of the game, especially if you are runner. I personally have had more fitness injuries from running than in any other leg of a triathlon.

Last May, I took note of a fellow runner, Anne M. Kelley, who took the over-all female division at Rina’s Run 1/2 marathon. At 57 years young, she is a running force to be reckoned with. For Anne, competitive running has been a big part of her life since the age of 23. She’s had more than a few accomplishments, such as her lifetime best race that happened at the 1991 Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis-St. Paul, where she ran a 2:42:50 to qualify for the Olympic marathon trials.

It seems that Anne was born to run. “I just like the way it feels,” said Anne through an email conversation. “I was born with a distance runner’s bone structure and physiology, and running feels very natural to me. I’m a lousy

off my training for a week to many months off with no running at all. I’ve been injured at least once pretty much everywhere from my toes to my hips, but have never yet (knock on wood!) had a significant knee problem.”

Anne has had a terrific stretch of training and racing this year, from March through her recent injury that happened in July, as she prepared to attempt her first full marathon since 2004. Like I mentioned before, Anne is a smart runner, and I have no doubt in my mind that she will return soon to the racing field even stronger, faster and more re-energized than the Bionic Woman.

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athlete at any sport that requires power, quickness, or coordination, but running feels like something that I can do well.”

According to Anne, when healthy, she normally runs every day for about 10 miles, with most of it at an easy pace, and 15 miles when training for half marathons. Note the key word here is “healthy,” including injury free. On July 5th, Anne injured an Achilles tendon, and since then she hasn’t been able to run very much.

As a runner myself, this is more than heart breaking, but Anne is a much smarter runner than I. She actually has the discipline, unlike me, to know when to stop and heal verses when I keep going till I drop. It’s true, I’ll keep going no matter what, even if it pains me, and this is why my injuries last a bit longer than normal.

So my advice is don’t do as I do, but more so as Anne does. “Most years I have one or more injuries,” said Anne, “depending on how you define an injury—anything from needing to back

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CD Release Party Fever!

by Mike Vanek

Weekly high school football This month’s theme headbangers, is one of progress and accomplishment for a few local Jordan Serpa wrap up with Jordan Serpa, bands. This month were talking about bands that are stepping up with new music and featuring game recaps and player progress. It began last month with the Forever Obscured cd release party at the Other Place performances as well as interviews with which was amazing!! A slew of great bands together to celebrate the new CD “Innsufcoaches, players, alumni, sportswriters and came flation of Miscreation” by Modesto Death Metalers Forever Obscured which is now available league officials.

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It does not stop there! One of the hottest bands in the 209 17Ten is getting ready to release its

debut album on Oct 3rd entitled “S$&T Eating Grin” with a huge CD release party at The Other Place. But that’s not all, Turkey Vulture Records Artists Zombie Death Stench as they also celebrate their latest cd release at the Other place on October 30th!! In November we look forward to the release of the new Sworn to the Black record!!

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Happy Halloween

by Monica Barber

Making my way home on an autumn evening

through Downtown Modesto, I spot a full moon on the rise. This sends a chill up my spine as a howl echoes across the night. Ms. M believes there’s a good chance the howling she’s hearing isn’t your favorite furry friend Fido. Perhaps it’s a Wolfman waiting to sweep her off for a rockin’ good time at a dead man’s party. Speaking of dead men & parties… this month of October promises a good time for great prices.

You can’t start October without Oktoberfest on the 2nd. The 32nd annual micro-brew tasting event pairs traditional German fare and areas finest micro-brews and non-alcoholic drinks. Sample authentic German bratwurst, sauerkraut & more. $30 tickets. 21+ older.

5:30-10pm at John Thurman Field. Information: http://www.modchamber.org/programsevents/oktoberfest/ The International Festival returns to Modesto Junior College October 3rd. Come celebrate all heritages at MJC East Campus. The experience runs 11am to 5pm for the community to enjoy a great multitude of cultures for free. Honor your ancestors by becoming more acquainted with their customs. Information: http://www. internationalfestivalmodesto.org Wildlife can be frightening but it doesn’t have to be! Get up close and personal with the outdoors at Wild Planet Day at the Great Valley Museum on MJC’s West Campus on October 10th. This family friendly hands-on science event takes place from 10am-3pm. Get in touch with your wild side. Admission: $8 per person or a Family Pass (up to 6 people) $20, Information: http://www.mjc.edu/instruction/ sme/gvm/events.php

The 5th Annual Harvest Festival & Car Show is a free event that takes places in Downtown Modesto October 17th. From 10am-4pm enjoy harvest themed artwork and activities including a pumpkin patch, decorating, crafts, live music, food and more. Info: https://www.facebook. com/modesto.cvb Join the collective force of ladies in music and arts for the 2nd Annual Northern California Women’s Music Festival on October 23rd and 24th at the Fat Cat. The 2-day festival is a celebration of Women in Music, Art, Literature and Business including national and local vendors, musicians, artists, comedians and poets. Several stages make up the day festival.

Headliners include: Lita Ford, Tracy Bonham & Cameron Esposito. Oct 23: 5pm-11pm Oct 24: 10am-11pm. Tickets: $25 per day or $55 2-day pass Information: http://northerncaliforniawomensmusicfestival.com/ Haunted Houses are fascinating because you can’t help wanting to see one. There are a couple favorites in the area that promise very intense scares. The Higbee Horror Haunt continues to frighten all ages starting weekends October 9th through the 31st. more info: http://higbeehorrorhaunt.com/ Check out the demons over at Deathworkz Haunted House. For 18+ Deathworkz runs 7pm-10pm daily October 29th – November 1st with a kiddie hour from 5:30-6:30pm on Halloween. http://deathworkz. com/ Get out and enjoy the Haunting season! Happy Halloween!

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Enjoy Modesto Night Life! • Enjoy Responsibly October 1 Casanova’s Night Club Clara Barton David Dow and friends jam session DJ Tease Grandma Grandma Johnny & Kelly Josh Rosenblum Kaiser Farmer’s Market Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Karaoke with DJ Perfect Pitch Kyle the Great LEGO Days LEGO Days Live Music Live Music Lollipop Ghosts Maxi’s Happy Hour Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Oakdale Museum & History Center Preschool Story Time Spanish Preschool Storytime The Prisoner of 2nd Avenue Thirsty Thursdays Turlock Sunshine Strummers October 2 Battered Beaver Live DJs DJ & Live Music DJ Arnie DJ Otto & Guests DJ tease DJ Tease Gershwin & Bernstein Gotcha Covered & Gotcha Country Grandma Great Valley Museum Kid’s Program Jeramy Norris & The Dangerous Mood Josh Rosenblum Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Living Dark Maxi’s Happy Hour MSO - Gershwin & Bernstein Neil & Matt Neil Buettner (Live music) Oktoberfest 2015 Rick Barnes SteamHouse Con SteamHouseCon Masquerade Ball Teens Rockin’ Jump The Prisoner of 2nd Avenue The Weekend Dance Party Unbranded Valley Jazz Company VFW Hamburger Night October 3 209 Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up 209 Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up B/C Morning Ride Stan Co Bike Battered Beaver DJ Awal Bilingual Preschool Storytime DJ & Live Music DJ Tease Dry Creek Trail Love Modesto Clean Up Easy Elegant Liqueurs Workshop Farmer’s Market Folk Dancing Lessons Gershwin & Bernstein Haggin a La Carte International Heritage Festival Joe & Tim Josh Rosenblum Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Manteca Pumpkin Fair Mario Flores Presented by The Stanislaus Math Coucil Meditation with Susie Mizz Monique’s Dragalicious Show MJC vs. San Francisco City College Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market MSO -Gershwin & Bernstein Oakdale Museum & History Center Old School Saturdays Open Air Market Rockin’ Saturdays Saturday Easy D Ride SF Stand-Up Comedy Competition Stan Co Probation Dept Open House SteamCon Steampunk Festival The Prisoner of 2nd Avenue The Weekend Dance Party Unbranded Women’s Auxiliary Annual Crafters Fair October 4 209 Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up 4th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Run Acoustic Live Music Bram Stroker’s Dracula FOE Breakfast Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Karaoke with Laura Manteca Pumpkin Fair NFL Sunday Specials

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Nick Campos Queen Bean Open Mic Night Seniors Club Breakfast Film and Artistic Achievement Awards SteamCon Steampunk Festival SteamHouseCon Film Festival The Big Mix The Prisoner of 2nd Avenue VFW Breakfast October 5 Alex Lucero American Trivia with Uncle John Dance Exercise Class Josh Rosenblum Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Maxi’s Happy Hour Open Mic At Shooters Overreaters Anonymous Preschool Story Time Sweet Open Talent & Mic Unbranded Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms October 6 Animal Scat n’ Tracks Annie Crazy 8’s Math Club Fall Speech Night Forever Young Dance Club Golden Valley Chorus Johnny & Kelly Josh Rosenblum Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Andrew Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Learn About Pumpkins LEGO Days Live Music Maxi’s Happy Hour Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Storytime Sticker Book Craft Successful Thinkers Network Mtg Toastmaster Supper Club Tropical Latin jazz Turlock Seniors Dance Unbranded Wiggle Worms Yoga with Rosa October 7 80s night/DJ Gully Annie Creole Jazz Kings Free QiGong Class Hemlock/Nothing But Losers/The Royal Order Horseshoe tournament In One Accord Jim Ingram’s Band Jive Turkeys Jive Turkeys Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Perfect Pitch Knit and Crochet Class LEGO Days Maxi’s Happy Hour Neal Griffin Jazz Duo Neil Buettner Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime Riverbank Golden Ages Wine Down Wednesday Wine’d Down Wednesday October 8 Balm in Gilead Casanova’s Night Club David Dow and friends jam session DJ Tease Healthy Eating Class JerLisa Stitches of Love Teddy Bear Project Josh Rosenblum Kaiser Farmer’s Market Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Karaoke with DJ Perfect Pitch Kyle the Great LEGO Days LEGO Days Live Music Live Music Live Music & Paul’s Rustic Pizza Truck Maxi’s Happy Hour Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Oakdale Museum & History Center Preschool Story Time Pumpkin Patch Edible Craft Spanish Preschool Storytime Spooky T-Shirt Craft The Wine of Summer

Maxi’s at Double Tree Queen Bean Cafe Denny’s 1525 McHenry Ave State Theater Modesto Turlock Fair Grounds State Theater Modesto Crocodile’s, Modesto Prospect Theater Project VFW Hall Modesto P. Wexford’s Modesto Rivets American Grill Salida Library Boardroom, Modesto Ridgeway’s, Modesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Sutter Gould Office, McHenry Ave Keyes Library Sweet Lu’s State Theater Modesto Modesto Library Modesto Library Salida Library Gallo Center For the Arts Oakdale Library MJC East Campus Modesto Senior Center Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne, Modesto Rivets American Grill P. Wexford’s Modesto Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Tiki Lounge, Modesto Ridgeway’s, Modesto Turlock Library Hughson Library Vito’s, Modesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Ceres Library Denair Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library Newman Library Round Table Pizza, 3848 McHenry Denny’s 1525 McHenry Ave Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Turlock Senior Center State Theater Modesto Modesto Library Patterson Library The Boardroom Gallo Center For the Arts Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion NTouch, Modesto The Other Place, Modesto Shively’s Bar & Grill, Oakdale Strings, Turlock Turlock’s Senior Citizen Hall Rivets American Grill Rivets American Grill Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Ridgway’s, Modesto Waterford Library Modesto Library Maxi’s at Double Tree Sabatino’s, Modesto P. Wexford’s Modesto Empire Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Newman Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library 3600Santa Fe St, Riverbank Redwood Café, Modesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Studio Theatre, CSUS, Turlock Crocodile’s, Modesto Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto Speakeasy, Modesto Kaiser Bangs Medical Offices 4300 Dale Road, Modesto P. Wexford’s Modesto Kaiser Dale Rd, Modesto Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Ridgway’s, Modesto Sabatino’s, Modesto Newman Library Oakdale Library Deva Cafe, Modesto Surla’s, Moesto Bella Vagos, Modesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Downtown Modesto 212 West F Street Oakdale Hughson Library Ceres Library Modesto Library Keyes Library State Theater Modesto

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Have fun and be S afe! • Please Designate a Driver Thirsty Thursdays Tuolumne River Trust Annual Gala Turlock Sunshine Strummers Wind Ensemble Concert October 9 Balm in Gilead Battered Beaver Live DJs Comedy Night with Jason Resler Dave and Penny Show DJ & Live Music DJ Arnie DJ Otto & Guests DJ tease DJ Tease Fire, Ice & Magic Gala Great Valley Museum Kid’s Program He Named Me Malala Hughson Senior Dance & Potluck Joe & Tim Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Maxi’s Happy Hour Neil & Matt Neil Buettner (Live music) Rick Barnes Teens Rockin’ Jump The Weekend Dance Party UB40 VFW Hamburger Night October 10 1940’s Hangar Dinner Dance Fundraiser 209 Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up 209 Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up 7th Annual Tractor Pull B/C Morning Ride Stan Co Bike Balm in Gilead Battered Beaver DJ Awal Bilingual Preschool Storytime Couponing Class DJ & Live Music DJ Tease Farmer’s Market Folk Dancing Lessons GK Music Presents Great Valley Bookfest He Named Me Malala He Named Me Malala Jenn-Air Cooking Demo w/ Dana Johnson Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Mizz Monique’s Dragalicious Show MJC Wild Planet Day Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Oakdale Museum & History Center Old School Saturdays Omega Nu Halloween Home Tour Research & Development Los Muecas/ Grupo Pegasso/ Angelos Negros Rockin’ Saturdays Saturday Easy D Ride The 1918 Flu Pandemic of Modesto The Big Lebowski The Independents/Broke Down Wasted The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe The Weekend Dance Party TUOLUMNE RIVER TRUST Clean Up Turlock Uke Jamz October 11 209 Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up Acoustic Live Music Balm in Gilead Camellia Society Meeting Drought Tolerant Plants FOE Breakfast For King and Country He Named Me Malala HTC 5th Annual Trap Shoot Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Karaoke with Laura Manteca Senior Dance NFL Sunday Specials Nick Campos Queen Bean Open Mic Night Seniors Club Breakfast The Big Mix USA Dance Ballroom Dacing VFW Breakfast October 12 Alex Lucero American Trivia with Uncle John Blue Monday with Eric Bensen and friends Dance Exercise Class He Named Me Malala Josh Rosenblum Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Maxi’s Happy Hour Open Mic At Shooters Overreaters Anonymous Preschool Story Time Sweet Open Talent & Mic Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms October 13 Alex Lucero

Maxi’s at Double Tree Carolands Chateau, Hillsborough Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock Main Theatre, Stan State, Turlock Studio Theatre, CSUS, Turlock Battered Beaver, Oakdale Fat Cat Music House Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto Surla’s, Modesto Climax, Modesto Urbano, H St Modesto Boardroom, Modesto Boardroom, Modesto Parent Resource Center MJC, West Science Center State Theater Modesto 2307 Fourth St, Hughson P. Wexford’s Modesto Rivets American Grill Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Ridgeway’s, Modesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Speakeasy, Modesto Redwood Café, Modesto The Fruit Yard, Modesto Rockin’ Jump, Modesto Crocodile’s, Modesto Gallo Center For the Arts VFW Hall Modesto Modesto County Airport, Hangar 1-S Chevron, 815 Kansas Ave, Modesto Rite Aid, Pelandale & Sisk Ag Center West Campus MJC Oakdale Bicycle Shop Studio Theatre, CSUS, Turlock Battered Beaver, Oakdale Modesto Library Salida Library Surla’s, Modesto Speakeasy, Modesto Main & Broadway, Turlock Carnegie Arts Center. Turlock Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto The Promenade at BASS PRO, Manteca State Theater Modesto State Theater Modesto Direct Appliance, Modesto Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Ridgeway’s, Modesto Climax Bar, Modesto MJC Science West Campus MJC Downtown Modesto 212 West F Street Oakdale Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion All over Modesto P. Wexford’s Modesto Fat Cat Music House Rockin’ Jump, Modesto Oakdale Bike Shop McHenry Museum, Modesto State Theater Modesto Rebels Whiskyhouse, Stockton Gallo Center For the Arts Gallo Center For the Arts Crocodile’s, Modesto Begin at 7th Street, Modesto Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock Cruisers Gas Station, McHenry & Kiernan Deva Cafe, J St, Modesto CSUS Studio Theatre, Turlock Adventist Church Fellowship Hall, Modesto Eagles Hall,, Modesto Gallo Center For the Arts State Theater Modesto 25195 E River Rd, Escalon Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Ridgeway’s, Modesto Speakeasy, Modesto 295 Cherry Lane, Manteca Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Maxi’s at Double Tree Queen Bean Cafe Denny’s 1525 McHenry Ave Crocodile’s, Modesto Odd Fellows Hall, Hughson VFW Hall Modesto P. Wexford’s Modesto Rivets American Grill Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto Salida Library State Theater Modesto Boardroom, Modesto Ridgeway’s, Modesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Sutter Gould Office, McHenry Ave Keyes Library Sweet Lu’s Modesto Library Modesto Library P. Wexford’s Modesto

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Chills, Thrills, & Goosebumps Crazy 8’s Math Club Forever Young Dance Club Get Goosebumps!

Golden Valley Chorus Goosebumps Spooktacular He Named Me Malala Jam at Queen Bean Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Andrew Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Live Music Maxi’s Happy Hour N.Y. Film Critics Series: Meadowland Poetry reading and open Mic with Gillian Wegner Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Storytime Successful Thinkers Network Mtg Toastmaster Supper Club Tropical Latin jazz Turlock Seniors Dance Wee Move and Play Wiggle Worms Yoga with Rosa October 14 80s night/DJ Gully Ballet Folkorico Crazy 8’s Math Club Creole Jazz Kings Free QiGong Class Goosebumps day He Named Me Malala Horseshoe tournament In One Accord Jim Ingram’s Band Jive Turkeys Jive Turkeys JMAX Productions Presents Juicing Raw Organic Fruits and Vegetables Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Perfect Pitch Knit and Crochet Class LEGO Days Lunch Hour Meditation Maxi’s Happy Hour Movable Mummies Craft Neal Griffin Jazz Duo Neil Buettner Open Mic Night Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime Riverbank Golden Ages Stanislaus County Coin Club Toastmasters Daybreak Wine Down Wednesday Wine’d Down Wednesday October 15 Balm in Gilead Bollywood Masala Orchestra Casanova’s Night Club David Dow and friends jam session DJ Tease He Named Me Malala Johnny & Kelly Josh Rosenblum Kaiser Farmer’s Market Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Karaoke with DJ Perfect Pitch Kyle the Great Live Music Live Music Maxi’s Happy Hour Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Oakdale Museum & History Center Preschool Story Time Spanish Preschool Storytime Spooky Decoration Craft Third Thursday Art Walk Thirsty Thursdays Turlock Sunshine Strummers Vintage Faire Mall Kids Club October 16 Anne Roos & Sean Cummings Backyard Bookworms Balm in Gilead Battered Beaver Live DJs CWB - Legend of Sleepy Hallow Dennis Johnson & The Mississippi Ramblers DJ & Live Music DJ Arnie DJ Otto & Guests DJ tease DJ Tease Great Valley Museum Kid’s Program He Named Me Malala

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Hughson Library Oakdale Library Modesto Senior Center Turlock Library Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne, Modesto Denair Library State Theater Modesto Queen Bean Cafe Rivets American Grill Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Tiki Lounge, Modesto Ridgeway’s, Modesto Vito’s, Modesto Maxi’s at Double Tree State Theater Modesto Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto Ceres Library Denair Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library Round Table Pizza, 3848 McHenry Denny’s 1525 McHenry Ave Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Turlock Senior Center Salida Library Modesto Library Patterson Library The Boardroom Gallo Center For the Arts Ceres Library Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion NTouch, Modesto Keyes Library State Theater Modesto Shively’s Bar & Grill, Oakdale Strings, Turlock Turlock’s Senior Citizen Hall Rivets American Grill Rivets American Grill Modesto Centre Plaza Patterson Library Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Ridgway’s, Modesto Waterford Library Modesto Library Intrinsic Elements, Modesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Oakdale Library Sabatino’s, Modesto P. Wexford’s Modesto Speakeasy, Modesto Empire Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Newman Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library 3600Santa Fe St, Riverbank Denny’s 1525 McHenry Ave Denny’s 1525 McHenry Ave Redwood Café, Modesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Studio Theatre, CSUS, Turlock Gallo Center For the Arts Crocodile’s, Modesto Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto Speakeasy, Modesto State Theater Modesto P. Wexford’s Modesto Rivets American Grill Kaiser Dale Rd, Modesto Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Ridgway’s, Modesto Sabatino’s, Modesto Deva Cafe, Modesto Surla’s, Moesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Downtown Modesto 212 West F Street Oakdale Hughson Library Modesto Library Ceres Library Downtown Modesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock Vintage Faire Mall, Modesto Greens on 10th, Modesto Great Valley Museum Studio Theatre, CSUS, Turlock Battered Beaver, Oakdale Gallo Center For the Arts Greens on Tenth, Modesto Surla’s, Modesto Climax, Modesto Urbano, H St Modesto Boardroom, Modesto Rivets American Grill MJC, West Science Center State Theater Modesto

Our local farmers markets are an

absolute treasure and will help you stay fit and healthy by eating fresh and tasty produce grown right here in the Central Valley. This handy list of local certified farmer’s market locations will help you find your groove and stay on track with your health goals. Remember to take your reusable bags, and ride your bike to the market when you can.

Modesto- Yes of course, fruits and veggies, but here you can also find fresh eggs from MJC, purple potatoes and exotic mushrooms, baconon-a-stick from Green’s Market booth, fresh pita chips at the hummus booth, and even soaps, jellies and crafts. Music fans can boogie to tunes sponsored by ModestoView. Between H & I Streets on 15th St near the library. Thurs & Sats 7am-1pm (through December) Between H & I Streets on 15th St near the library.

Thurs & Sats 7am-1pm Kaiser Medical Center, Modesto Perfect location for people who want to take out two birds with one stone: Grab your week’s produce at the same time as your doctor’s appointment, or picking up a prescription.

4601 Dale Road, Thurs 8am-2pm (year-round) Turlock- This is their first season on Saturdays! Aside from the usual fruits & veggies, they are known for their cupcakes, shaved ice, and beef jerky. You can also find soaps, crafts, honey & lavender here. Center & Main St. Sats, 8am1pm (through October) 209 Farm Fresh Produce Delivery Saturdays, 12:20-12:40pm at Chevron 815 Kansas, Ave Modesto Saturdays, 1:05pm-1:25pm Rite Aid 3900 Pelandale Ave, Modesto Sundays, 3:30pm3:50pm, Cruisers 4911 McHenry Ave, Modesto. 209 Farm Fresh Produce delivers your orders to the meet-up points. Order on their website, 209farmfreshproduce.com, or you can call or text your order 209-277-6719 and they we meet up for you to pick up your orders. (year-round)temperatures or who have to work during the day. Known for apricots, fresh herbs and community booths.

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Irish Cultural Society Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Maxi’s Happy Hour Neil & Matt Neil Buettner (Live music) Olivia Newton-John Patty Castillo Davis Band Rick Barnes Roem Baur Teens Rockin’ Jump The Weekend Dance Party VFW Hamburger Night October 17 209 Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up 209 Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up 5th Annual Harvest Festival All-Kids Craft Fair America’s Civil Rights Struggle - Film Series B/C Morning Ride Stan Co Bike Balm in Gilead Battered Beaver DJ Awal Bilingual Preschool Storytime Buffalo Buffalo CWB - Legend of Sleepy Hallow DJ & Live Music DJ Tease Farmer’s Market Folk Dancing Lessons Graham Cracker Owl Craft Innocents vs Woodland Roller Derby Josh Rosenblum Just Add Coffee Art Gallery Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Mizz Monique’s Dragalicious Show MJC vs. College of the Sequoias Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Oak Valley Art Society Gallery “Carriage” Oakdale Museum & History Center Old School Saturdays Play: The Orphans Rockin’ Saturdays Rosanne Cash Saturday Easy D Ride Second Tradition Band Slosh Ball Senior Film Series: The Monster Squad The Weekend Dance Party TOP-Opera Remix: Music & Verse Opera Remix: Music & Verse Women of Love Ministries Wood Colony Community Fair October 18 2015 Modesto Women’s Expo 209 Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up 40th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Craft Fair Acoustic Live Music Balm in Gilead Barber Battle Creole Jazz Kings Dn American Werewolf in London Ethan Bortnick EuroSunday Car Club FOE Breakfast Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Karaoke with Laura Modesto Jazz Society Momix: Alchemia NFL Sunday Specials Nick Campos Play: The Orphans Queen Bean Open Mic Night Seniors Club Breakfast Stanislaus Humanist’s Coffee Klatch The Big Mix The Second Mother (Que Horas Ela Volta?)

VFW Breakfast October 19 Alex Lucero American Trivia with Uncle John Dance Exercise Class Jam Session Jazz Ensemble& Combos Concert Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Maxi’s Happy Hour Musical Monday Open Mic At Shooters Overreaters Anonymous Play: The Orphans Preschool Story Time Sweet Open Talent & Mic The Second Mother (Que Horas Ela Volta?)

Wee Move and Play Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms October 20 Andrew Rosenblum Caregiver Coffee Break Crazy 8’s Math Club Family Dinner and Movie Night Forever Young Dance Club Golden Valley Chorus Jam at Queen Bean

Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Andrew Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Live Music Denny’s 1525 McHenry Ave Masquerade Mask Craft P. Wexford’s Modesto Maxi’s Happy Hour Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Origami Monster Bookmarks Ridgeway’s, Modesto Play: The Orphans Maxi’s at Double Tree Preschool Story Time Speakeasy, Modesto Preschool Story Time Redwood Café, Modesto Preschool Story Time Gallo Center For the Arts Preschool Story Time Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto Preschool Story Time The Fruit Yard, Modesto Preschool Story Time Boardroom, Modesto Preschool Storytime Rockin’ Jump, Modesto Successful Thinkers Network Mtg Crocodile’s, Modesto Taste of Home Cooking School VFW Hall Modesto Teen Felt Zombie Craft Toastmaster Supper Club Chevron, 815 Kansas Ave, Modesto Tropical Latin jazz Rite Aid, Pelandale & Sisk Turlock Seniors Dance Downtown Modesto Turlock Teen Advisory Board Modesto Library Wiggle Worms Salida Library Yoga with Rosa Oakdale Bicycle Shop October 21 Studio Theatre, CSUS, Turlock 80s night/DJ Gully Battered Beaver, Oakdale Crazy 8’s Math Club Modesto Library Creole Jazz Kings Deva Cafe, Modesto Freaky Felt People Craft Gallo Center For the Arts Free QiGong Class Surla’s, Modesto Guitar Performances Speakeasy, Modesto Horseshoe tournament Main & Broadway, Turlock In One Accord Carnegie Arts Center. Turlock Jim Ingram’s Band Newman Library Jive Turkeys Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock Jive Turkeys Rivets American Grill Karaoke Night 6749 Blue Gum Avenue, Modesto Karaoke with DJ Perfect Pitch Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Kids’ Book Club Ridgeway’s, Modesto Knit and Crochet Class Climax Bar, Modesto LEGO Days Stadium on East Campus, MJC Lion Mask Craft Downtown Modesto Maxi’s Happy Hour Escalon Library, Escalon Neal Griffin Jazz Duo 212 West F Street Oakdale Neil Buettner Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Preschool Story Time Center Stage Theatre Preschool Story Time Rockin’ Jump, Modesto Preschool Story Time Gallo Center For the Arts Preschool Story Time Oakdale Bike Shop Preschool Storytime Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto Preschool Storytime Enslen Park Modesto Riverbank Golden Ages State Theater Modesto The Second Mother (Que Horas Ela Volta?)

Crocodile’s, Modesto Wig Out Wednesdays with Nina West Gallo Center For the Arts Wine Down Wednesday State Theater Modesto Wine’d Down Wednesday Clarion Inn, Modesto October 22 Hart-Ransom Elementary School, Modesto All Ages Coloring Day American Beach House Modesto Centre Plaza An Evening with Rob Lowe Cruisers Gas Station, McHenry & Kiernan Casanova’s Night Club Masonic Center, 800 Rose Ave, Modesto David Dow and friends jam session Deva Cafe, J St, Modesto DJ Tease CSUS Studio Theatre, Turlock Johnny & Kelly Clarion Inn, Modesto Kaiser Farmer’s Market Clarion Inn, Modesto Karaoke Night State Theater Modesto Karaoke with Clovis King Gallo Center For the Arts Karaoke with DJ Perfect Pitch Village Baking, Modesto Kyle the Great Eagles Hall,, Modesto Live Music Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Live Music Ridgeway’s, Modesto Maxi’s Happy Hour Speakeasy, Modesto Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Clarion Inn, Modesto Oakdale Museum & History Center Gallo Center For the Arts Preschool Story Time Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Spanish Preschool Storytime Maxi’s at Double Tree StrangeBrew Center Stage Theatre Take a Trip with Urban Legends Queen Bean Cafe Teen Read Week Denny’s 1525 McHenry Ave The Second Mother (Que Horas Ela Volta?)

Queen Bean Cafe Thirsty Thursdays Crocodile’s, Modesto Turlock Sunshine Strummers State Theater Modesto October 23 VFW Hall Modesto Animal Talk kids program Battered Beaver Live DJs P. Wexford’s Modesto Blithe Spirit Rivets American Grill Chamber Music Recital Salida Library DJ & Live Music Boardroom, Modesto DJ Arnie CSUS, Turlock DJ Otto & Guests Ridgeway’s, Modesto DJ tease Maxi’s at Double Tree DJ Tease Modesto Library Great Valley Museum Kid’s Program Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Johnny & Kelly Sutter Gould Office, McHenry Ave Josh Rosenblum Center Stage Theatre Karaoke Night Keyes Library Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Sweet Lu’s Live Band Karaoke State Theater Modesto Maxi’s Happy Hour Oakdale Library MJC MAPS: Research in South America and Human Evolution Modesto Library Neil & Matt Modesto Library Neil Buettner (Live music) Northern CA Women’s Music Festival P. Wexford’s Modesto Play: The Orphans Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto Rick Barnes Oakdale Library Sewing & Quilting Seminar Salida Library Sinbad Modesto Senior Center Stanislaus Humanists Karaoke Night Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne, Modesto Teens Rockin’ Jump Queen Bean Cafe The Locomotive Band

Rivets American Grill Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Tiki Lounge, Modesto Ridgeway’s, Modesto Vito’s, Modesto Waterford Library Maxi’s at Double Tree Turlock Library Center Stage Theatre Ceres Library Denair Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library Round Table Pizza, 3848 McHenry Gallo Center For the Arts Riverbank Library Denny’s 1525 McHenry Ave Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Turlock Senior Center Turlock Library Modesto Library Patterson Library The Boardroom Ceres Library Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Hughson Library NTouch, Modesto Music Recital Hall, East Campus MJC Shively’s Bar & Grill, Oakdale Strings, Turlock Turlock’s Senior Citizen Hall Rivets American Grill Rivets American Grill Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Ridgway’s, Modesto Turlock Library Waterford Library Modesto Library Patterson Library Maxi’s at Double Tree Sabatino’s, Modesto P. Wexford’s Modesto Empire Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Newman Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library 3600Santa Fe St, Riverbank State Theater Modesto Tiki Lounge, Modesto Redwood Café, Modesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Ceres Library State Theater Modesto Gallo Center For the Arts Crocodile’s, Modesto Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto Speakeasy, Modesto P. Wexford’s Modesto Kaiser Dale Rd, Modesto Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Ridgway’s, Modesto Sabatino’s, Modesto Deva Cafe, Modesto Surla’s, Moesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Downtown Modesto 212 West F Street Oakdale Hughson Library Modesto Library Rivets American Grill Hughson Library Keyes Library State Theater Modesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock Great Valley Museum, MJC West Campus Battered Beaver, Oakdale West Side Theatre, Newman CSUS, Turlock Surla’s, Modesto Climax, Modesto Urbano, H St Modesto Boardroom, Modesto Boardroom, Modesto MJC, West Science Center Rivets American Grill P. Wexford’s Modesto Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Ridgeway’s, Modesto Yosemite Lanes, Modesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Sierra Hall 132, West Campus, MJC Speakeasy, Modesto Redwood Café, Modesto State Theater Modesto Center Stage Theatre The Fruit Yard, Modesto Clarion Inn, Modesto Gallo Center For the Arts Torii’s Modesto Rockin’ Jump, Modesto Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto

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The Second Mother (Que Horas Ela Volta?)

The Weekend Dance Party VFW Hamburger Night October 24 209 Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up 209 Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up Aircraft Display All Hallows Faire America’s Civil Rights Struggle - Film Series An Evening at the Carnegie B/C Morning Ride Stan Co Bike Battered Beaver DJ Awal Bilingual Preschool Storytime Blithe Spirit Children’s Fall Festival Diwali Celebration DJ & Live Music DJ Tease Farmer’s Market Folk Dancing Lessons Jay and the Americans Joe & Tim Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Mizz Monique’s Dragalicious Show Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Northern CA Women’s Music Festival Northern California Women’s Festival Oakdale Museum & History Center Old School Saturdays Play: The Orphans Rockin’ Saturdays Saturday Easy D Ride Sewing & Quilting Seminar The Weekend Dance Party October 25 209 Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up Acoustic Live Music All Hallows Faire Barber Battle Blithe Spirit FOE Breakfast Hughson Senior Dance & Potluck Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Karaoke with Laura Manteca Senior Dance NFL Sunday Specials Nick Campos Play: The Orphans Queen Bean Open Mic Night Seniors Club Breakfast Stanislaus Humanists Brunch The Big Mix VFW Breakfast October 26 Alex Lucero American Trivia with Uncle John Creepy Crawly Perler Beads Dance Exercise Class Josh Rosenblum Karaoke with DJ Clovis King LEGO Days Making Waves Maxi’s Happy Hour McHenry Mansion Table Setting Open Mic At Shooters Overreaters Anonymous Preschool Story Time Sweet Open Talent & Mic Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms October 27 Alex Lucero Crazy 8’s Math Club Forever Young Dance Club Golden Valley Chorus Jam at Queen Bean Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Andrew Karaoke with DJ Clovis King LEGO Days LEGO Days Live Music Lollipop Spiders Making Waves Maxi’s Happy Hour McHenry Mansion Table Setting Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Storytime Successful Thinkers Network Mtg Toastmaster Supper Club Tropical Latin jazz Turlock Seniors Dance Wiggle Worms Yoga with Rosa October 28 80s night/DJ Gully A Night of Hope Benefit Concert f Crazy 8’s Math Club Creole Jazz Kings Free QiGong Class Guest Artist Recital Winds Halloween Parade!

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State Theater Modesto Crocodile’s, Modesto VFW Hall Modesto Chevron, 815 Kansas Ave, Modesto Rite Aid, Pelandale & Sisk Turlock Airport Sonora Fairgrounds, Sonora Modesto Library Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock Oakdale Bicycle Shop Battered Beaver, Oakdale Modesto Library West Side Theatre, Newman Empire Library Gallo Center For the Arts Surla’s, Modesto Speakeasy, Modesto Main & Broadway, Turlock Carnegie Arts Center. Turlock Gallo Center For the Arts P. Wexford’s Modesto Rivets American Grill Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Ridgeway’s, Modesto Climax Bar, Modesto Downtown Modesto State Theater Modesto Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto 212 West F Street Oakdale Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Center Stage Theatre Rockin’ Jump, Modesto Oakdale Bike Shop Clarion Inn, Modesto Crocodile’s, Modesto Cruisers Gas Station, McHenry & Kiernan Deva Cafe, J St, Modesto Sonora Fairgrounds, Sonora Clarion Inn, Modesto West Side Theatre, Newman Eagles Hall,, Modesto 2307 Fourth St, Hughson Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Ridgeway’s, Modesto Speakeasy, Modesto 295 Cherry Lane, Manteca Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Maxi’s at Double Tree Center Stage Theatre Queen Bean Cafe Denny’s 1525 McHenry Ave Panera Bread, Turlock Crocodile’s, Modesto VFW Hall Modesto P. Wexford’s Modesto Rivets American Grill Modesto Library Salida Library Boardroom, Modesto Ridgeway’s, Modesto Hughson Library Gallo Center For the Arts Maxi’s at Double Tree Seasons, Modesto Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Sutter Gould Office, McHenry Ave Keyes Library Sweet Lu’s Modesto Library Modesto Library P. Wexford’s Modesto Oakdale Library Modesto Senior Center Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne, Modesto Queen Bean Cafe Rivets American Grill Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Tiki Lounge, Modesto Ridgeway’s, Modesto Salida Library Turlock Library Vito’s, Modesto Hughson Library Gallo Center For the Arts Maxi’s at Double Tree Seasons, Modesto Ceres Library Denair Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library Round Table Pizza, 3848 McHenry Denny’s 1525 McHenry Ave Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Turlock Senior Center Modesto Library Patterson Library The Boardroom Gallo Center For the Arts Ceres Library Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion NTouch, Modesto CSUS Turlock Modesto Library

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Horseshoe tournament In One Accord Jim Ingram’s Band Jive Turkeys Jive Turkeys Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Perfect Pitch Kids’ Book Club Knit and Crochet Class LEGO Days Lunch Hour Meditation Maxi’s Happy Hour Neal Griffin Jazz Duo Neil Buettner Open Mic Night Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime Riverbank Golden Ages Stanislaus County Coin Club The Sound and the Fury Turlock Police Department: Anti-Bullying Program Wine Down Wednesday Wine’d Down Wednesday October 29 Casanova’s Night Club David Dow and friends jam session DJ Tease Halloween Preschool Story Time Johnny & Kelly Josh Rosenblum Kaiser Farmer’s Market Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Karaoke with DJ Perfect Pitch Kyle the Great Live Music Live Music Maxi’s Happy Hour Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Oakdale Museum & History Center Preschool Story Time Spanish Preschool Storytime Thirsty Thursdays Turlock Sunshine Strummers War October30 Bar Code Trio Battered Beaver Live DJs Blithe Spirit DJ & Live Music DJ Arnie DJ Otto & Guests DJ tease DJ Tease Great Valley Museum Kid’s Program Joe & Tim Johnny & Kelly Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Made in America Maxi’s Happy Hour Neil & Matt Neil Buettner (Live music) Rick Barnes Teens Rockin’ Jump The Weekend Dance Party VFW Hamburger Night Vladimir Chernov October 31 209 Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up 209 Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up B/C Morning Ride Stan Co Bike Battered Beaver DJ Awal Bilingual Preschool Storytime Blithe Spirit Boogie Nights Deathworkz Haunted House DJ & Live Music DJ Tease Farmer’s Market Folk Dancing Lessons Friends of the Salida Library Halloween Book Sale Get Crafty Halloween book sale & children’s parade Halloween ComicFest Halloween Fun Halloween Fun Halloween Trick or Treat Johnny & Kelly Josh Rosenblum Karaoke Night Karaoke with DJ Clovis King Mizz Monique’s Dragalicious Show Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Oakdale Museum & History Center Old School Saturdays Play: The Orphans Rockin’ Saturdays Saturday Easy D Ride The Summoning Halloween Party The Weekend Dance Party Play: The Orphans

Shively’s Bar & Grill, Oakdale Strings, Turlock Turlock’s Senior Citizen Hall Rivets American Grill Rivets American Grill Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Ridgway’s, Modesto Denair Library Waterford Library Modesto Library Intrinsic Elements, Modesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Sabatino’s, Modesto P. Wexford’s Modesto Speakeasy, Modesto Empire Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Newman Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library 3600Santa Fe St, Riverbank Denny’s 1525 McHenry Ave State Theater Modesto Turlock Library Redwood Café, Modesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Crocodile’s, Modesto Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto Speakeasy, Modesto Turlock Library P. Wexford’s Modesto Rivets American Grill Kaiser Dale Rd, Modesto Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Ridgway’s, Modesto Sabatino’s, Modesto Deva Cafe, Modesto Surla’s, Moesto Maxi’s at Double Tree Downtown Modesto 212 West F Street Oakdale Hughson Library Modesto Library Maxi’s at Double Tree Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock Gallo Center For the Arts Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto Battered Beaver, Oakdale West Side Theatre, Newman Surla’s, Modesto Climax, Modesto Urbano, H St Modesto Boardroom, Modesto Boardroom, Modesto MJC, West Science Center P. Wexford’s Modesto Rivets American Grill Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Ridgeway’s, Modesto Gallo Center For the Arts Maxi’s at Double Tree Speakeasy, Modesto Redwood Café, Modesto The Fruit Yard, Modesto Rockin’ Jump, Modesto Crocodile’s, Modesto VFW Hall Modesto Gallo Center For the Arts Chevron, 815 Kansas Ave, Modesto Rite Aid, Pelandale & Sisk Oakdale Bicycle Shop Battered Beaver, Oakdale Modesto Library West Side Theatre, Newman Shooters/Clarion Inn, Modesto St. Charles Place, Modesto Surla’s, Modesto Speakeasy, Modesto Main & Broadway, Turlock Carnegie Arts Center. Turlock Salida Library Modesto Library Salida Library Bonanza Books, Modesto Riverbank Library Waterford Library Denair Library P. Wexford’s Modesto Rivets American Grill Run Around Sue’s, Modesto Ridgeway’s, Modesto Climax Bar, Modesto Downtown Modesto 212 West F Street Oakdale Shooters Bar & Grill, Clarion Center Stage Theatre Rockin’ Jump, Modesto Oakdale Bike Shop Fat Cat Music House Crocodile’s, Modesto Center Stage Theatre

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GALLO CENTER for the ARTS Oct 11th

for KING and COUNTRY Oct 17th

ROSANNE CASH Oct 23th

WILLY TEA TAYLOR CD RELEASE

Oct 24th

JAY and the AMERICANS

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Open Early!

DOWNTOWN MODESTO

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

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, both to downtown 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 Uber Personal Car Service: Download the Uber app

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Locally Owned Most all of the downtown restaurants are locally owned. They hire local people and the money you spend stays right here in town. Local restaurants purchase from local farmers and feature local ingredients.

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GO DOWNTOWN MODESTOS Center Stage Conservatory Orphans, by Lyle Kessler

Premiers Oct 16th Two grown orphan brothers live in an old dilapidated row house in North Philadelphia. Older brother, Treat, provides for his younger and emotionally damaged brother Phillip, by keeping him hidden from the world. When Treat kidnaps Harold, a mysterious business man, their lives are turned upside down. Beautiful, moving and ultimately heart-breaking, Orphans is a play that will stay with you long after you leave the theater.

Admission $15 general, $10 students Performances at 8pm 10/16, 10/17, 10/23, 10/24, 10/29, 10/30, 10/31 & at 2pm 10/25, 11/1

McHenry Mansion Foundation Table Setting Event

Mon Oct 26th & Tues Oct 27th Seasons Event Center, 945 McHenry Ave, Modesto Preview Day Monday, 11am-7pm $10 at the door. Coffee, tea and cookies served. Luncheon Day, Tuesday 10:30am doors open & 12pm lunch served Cost: $40 if paid

by Oct 12th & $45 if paid after (must be paid in advance). To RSVP call Barbara at 209-575-9615.

5th Annual Harvest Festival, Saturday October 17th, 10am-4pm Downtown Modesto, 10th Street Plaza Pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating contest, pumpkin carving, kettle corn, live local music, food, craft fair, pie eating contest, chef demos, and Classic Car Show. Fun for the whole family, so come on downtown!

Something new has landed in Modesto. It is called ,

“The Portal”

This is a special space in time that will be home to music events, large and small in a vintage warehouse near MJC. This is the brainchild of Uncle Lonny Davis. He has been doing music events to raise funds for his Hope Haven West and other deserving projects to fund wheelchairs to central and south America. Big stage, big space, lots of parking and of course the giant portal mural by Andy Davis. The Portal will launch with a private party featuring headline bands, our own Jon “Doc Brown” Camp and a special DeLorean. Are you curious? Ready for a new era of music in Modesto?

Be at the Portal Oct 21. There will be a parade from downtown Modesto to the Portal at Tully & Caldwell. More info at www.modestoview. com as we get close to launch.

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