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Ernie Bucio will be with us forever. He has inspired our community, taught so many to love music and life and gave the amazing gift of sharing his talent and energy. His inspiration will always be felt and
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his students, friends and family will carry on his vision for generations to come. Our community was so very lucky to have Ernie in our lives and he will never be forgotten.
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There will be a celebration of Ernie’s Life, Sept.10, 3pm at MJC Auditorium. Greetings, There is a certain rhythm this time of the year. The kids are in school, football happens on a regular basis, the fundraiser season is starting and the evenings are beautiful and it is still light so you can do a lot after work. The ModestoView ToDo list gets bigger all of the time. If you are into getting the very most you can from living in Modesto, then you need to set your homepage to ModestoView.com where you can find the todo list for your busy Modesto life. ModestoView is for the people that really want to experience Modesto, not just read about it. You are the doers, the runners, the riders, the creators and you make Modesto sing and dance.
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Thank you for all for the comments, reinforcements and the ideas for ModestoView. Everyday and month after month we want to make ModestoView better for you. If you are an event planner, you need to check our schedule before you plan to get the best turn out. If you have a business to advertise, then ModestoView is the place to reach the people in town that do things and make things happen and ModestoView readers are the leaders, and their friends ask them what to do. Scan this QR code for the extended Chef’s View recipe.
We welcome Vince Niles as our new designer this month and we hope you like the changes he is making to bring ModestoView to you. We hope you will check out our new MAMA radio and you can hear the soundtrack of Modesto all day and all night long? You can even check out our new News page to get the most recent News reports and important statistics. Greg and Kyle Cobb deserve HUUUGE props for helping the Downtown Restaurant Association launch their first ever Downtown Dining Week that was successful for all and introduced our amazing downtownrestaurants to new group of people. ModestoView is there involved in creating the events that make Modesto better. Stay tuned each month for something new that we are doing to bring the greater Modesto area closer to you. I love new ideas and comments so keep ‘em coming Chris Murphy Publisher chrism@modestoview.com
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Downey 60th Birthday! The Downey Alumni is putting on an Anniversary Celebration of the opening of Downey High School which opened in the Fall of 1951. Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 17 at the school. The hours are from 9:00 - 3:00. There will be tours of the school, classic car show, displays of memorabilia from over the years. Knight Sounds will be playing music and there will be a program withmaster of ceremonies Dr. Curtis Grant, featuring slide shows of different decades. Different choral groups will be reunited with a tribute to the founding Principal, Milford Olson and memories of Mamie. Don’t miss the catered lunch of tri-tip, salads, chili, rolls, butter for $12.00 per person. Dessert will be supplied by the alumni. The event is free and lunches will be presold. For more info and to get involved, please contact Steve & Linda Pedego at 523-1420. You are also invited to the Friday Night Football Game at Chuck Hughes Stadium.
Celebrate our local history and share some school spirit.
Time to laugh! It is always a good time to yuk it up. You can check out some of our local comedians at the St Clair Theatre at 417 7th St on Saturday nights. The St. Clair is also doing reggae nights and other fun shows . Check out the ModestoView.com calendar for regular updates. Go ahead, cross the tracks and check out a fun time.
-Sept 3: Sandy Stec, Llyal Behrens, Dave DeLuca -Sept. 10th, Thuggdork (Reggie Galindo), Chris Teicheira, Eli Peterson -Sept. 17th, Caitlin Gill, James Fluty -Sept. 24th, Tom Devenport, Myles Weber Doors open at 7 and show begins at 8 for all shows. For comedy info: 968-9690.
Non-Profit FundraiserView The people of Modesto are amazing in how they volunteer and give back to our community. Here are some ways you can get involved too and make Modesto and the valuable programs even better. ModestoView wants to help all of the local non-profits reach the community and their goal.
Flying Blind is Back!
Have you seen my girl….she’s the one with the curly hair…. OK, you know this song by heart. If you have never heard it, get ready for the first big reunion of Flying Blind. Flying Blind captured the heart of Modesto during 2000 and 2001 before inking a record deal with Universal/Republic and even getting their song Smokescreen (Have you seen my girl) on the American Pie 2 soundtrack.
Flying Blind attached huge crowds for their shows. Some at the small places like September 1 5:30pm CHS Edible Extravaganza Fundaiser - Modesto Center Plaza Charlie’s on Granger to the open air 10th September 9 11:30- 50th Annual Harvest Ag Scholarship Lunch – Graceada Park St Plaza and filling the Modesto Center September 9 7 pm – Benefit Concert for Human Trafficking Awarness – Enochs High Plaza and drawing thousands to their X September 10 – 7 am Heart Association Heart Walk – MJC East September 12 – 10 am Salvation Army Golf Tournament – Spring Creek fest stage. The amazing part was that September 24 – Mistlin Gallery Art in the Garden – Gallery Area Gardens they were loved by all ages. The small September 29 - 6 pm Wine, Jazz & Movie for Stanislaus Literacy Center- State Theatre kids loved their songs and on-stage fun and adults and parents loved the music Event Planners – Please send your fundraiser and event dates to events@modestoview.com and we will make sure you are listed in our ModestoView calendar. We can help you spread the and the sense of humor. Flying Blind had word and also make sure that you can check the amazing action packed ModestoView calendar something for everyone and now they are back. After an LA relocation and a hiatus, to see if your dates are clear of conflicts too. Here are some highlights for August. the original team of Matt Brown, Scott Beck. KeithCole, Andrew Franca and Jeff Greene are back as well as Steve Christain Alley Cat Racing rounding up the full Flying Blind line up. Have you ever wanted to race your one or fixed speed Coaxed out of retirement for the Hughson bike? There is a cool race series that will be wrapping up 100 Year Anniversary, it was if Flying at the home base of single speed riding, Serrano Social Blind never missed a day playing. At the Club on September 24. Modesto has the perfect elevation last minute, when a family emergency for one speeds. They are light, easy to park and store and took Panic at the Disco out of the X-Fest are perfect for all of your errands, so go race your bike line up, Chris Ricci contacted Flying on the 24th. Times TBA. Get updated info at Blind. Who else in town could command a huge stage and light up X-fest at such www.modestofixed.com short notice. And they did. The old songs sound great and there is new music on the ARE YOU A LEGEND? way. Now, the next wave will get to know Did you cruise between 1954 and 1964? Do you have Flying Blind as they take to the streets for a huge all-ages reunion show on J great cruising stories to tell? Did George Lucas create Street in front of the State Theatre. So get a character about you? The Modesto Historic Cruise the entire family and all of your friends route wants you! You are the reason that American welcome Flying Blind back, October 1 at Graffiti was filmed and your stories are the story behind the State.
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In broken hopes do dreams lay, Shattered glass, broken windows once peering into dirt roads of ambitious minds. Destroyed by avarice, a monster, a creature of soul, feeding off the corrupted thoughts of hollow men, heads filled with straw. Hearts of sawdust, limbs of manipulated planks of wood. Whispered words questioning, “Is it worth it?” Lost on the way to success, overtaken by avarice. Broken dreams. Broken men.
Modesto has many avenues for our talented children to develop their performing skills. Center Stage Kids, a dream child of singer/performer Dawn Peterson, is an inviting and nurturing place for young performers ages five through seventeen. It is located at 1217 H Street in downtown Modesto. I recently met with Dawn and discovered Center Stage Kids is beginning its sixth year. Julienne’s School of Dance was home for their first two years before enrollment increased and warranted a new venue. An amazing thing happened after Dawn’s trip to Israel, the building that used to be Trophy Works and Chartreuse Muse became available. It was a “meant to be”. Dawn and her husband, Bill, immediately began cleaning, painting and creating a colorful, engaging studio. She takes care of everything involved with the business including cleaning, billing, teaching and productions.
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Center Stage Kids’ mission is to provide a program that nurtures and develops the self-confidence that young performers need in order to excel in musical theater. It creates a comfortable and fun atmosphere with positive reinforcement, in which the child can build and improve his/her vocal, dance and acting techniques. It offers challenging and educational experiences in which foster and enhance natural creativity and self-assurance. Finally, it provides an opportunity for the children to apply these skills to all aspects of their life, such as giving oral presentations with assurance at school and in the community, increased confidence in social situations, the learning and refinement of self-discipline and the ability to work together as performance teams.
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Center Stage Kids staff includes, Dawn, Amy Underwood, Heather Vargas, Char Ferreira, and guest staff including RichardMann, Lin Sexton and Kaye Osborn. Two semesters of classes are offered: August 15 through December and January through June. It is not too late to sign up for fall classes. This year there will be special Break-Out sessions for ages 11 and up in Shakespeare, stage make-up, directing, Sign Language and a special workshop this spring with Disney RepChris McPherson. A holiday program will be offered December 10 at the studio. Beyond, an end-of-the-year show with sketches written by Lin Sexton, will be performed at the Gallo Center for the Arts on June 9. If you would like more information, please call Dawn at 604-0411. Classes are on Mondays and Tuesdays. Classes are set-up by ages: 5 and 6 years, 7 and 8 years, 9 and 10 years, 11,12,13 years, and high school. Five and six years class tuition is $65 a month. All other classes are $75 a month. Don’t delay, give Center Stage Kids a call today!
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Greek Goodness, Opa!!! by Dana Johnson
With the Greek Festival upon us here in Modesto Sept. 17th and 18th at The Greek Orthodox Church of Annunciation, I’m really craving some lamb! Papapavlo’s Bistro here in marvelous Modesto has a full Mediterranean and Greek filled menu that is sure to get your Greek on! Papapavlo’s has been under the ownership of brothers David and Valentine Alonso for the past 5 years. There are also 3 more brothers involved in thefamily business. Juan is the general manager, Sergio is the executive chef, and Jose works in the kitchen. The Alonso family is very large including 4 sisters, 24 nieces and nephews, Opa! The Alonso’s were born in Jalisco, Mexico and with the encouragement from their Dad to learn English and seek more opportunities he guided them to the United States inspiring their culinary passions. The entire family now resides in Modesto as they are very close. Of course my curiosity was peaked how they ended up purchasing a Mediterranean restaurant as their heritage derived from Mexico. It turns out it’s all about the love of the food! Now I can relate to that! Chef Sergio makes everything from scratch including the Moussaka, Patitsio, and the Spankopita a fabulous combinationplatter featured on the menu. Chef Sergio is married to
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Leidy and they have 4 children age range 1 month to 9 years old, Opa! Chef Sergio enjoys family time walking and shopping around downtown Modesto, working on cars, and eating seafood pasta. He also told me of a funny fishing excursion in the SF Bay. He thought he was about to catch a good size fish when he was surprised to see a 4ft. shark on the end of his hook! Opa!
the combination platter and yes, a side of succulent, perfected Dana-licious grilled lamb chops, I eyed the dessert tray! OMG the tray has 10 unique choices, including Baklava, all being a possibility if I hadn’t already eaten so much, Opa! The dessert menu is more than reasonably priced, too as it starts at $1.95,
Yes, about 10-15 times a day you will hear “Opa!” exclaimed throughout the restaurant. Whether it’s because someone dropped or broke something, and especially when a patron is served the Saganaki aka the Flaming Cheese Show, Opa! You will hear it again as a customer takes a shot of Ouzo or 5 star Mextaxa, favorites ofpatrons who enjoy the black licorice flavored liqueurs. Papapavlo’s has a full bar that includes an extensive Captain’s wine list featuring wines throughout CA regions. Napa, Lodi, and Paso Robles are well represented in the selection list.
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Opa! Also check out their happy hour menu Mon. – Thurs. 3-7pm. Dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves), Hummos, or Calamari for only $5. Happy hour beers: $3, house wine $4, and well drinks $4. Papapavlo’s is a friends and family friendly place to dine. I was also told many that may parishioners from the Greek Orthodox Church often come in to dine on cultural traditions, along with the priests and the lamb is their favorite, Opa! You can also have a party catered or there is a private party room right there on location.
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Opa! Its only definition is that it is an exclamation! I just love saying it!
So when asked Beatles or Stones: Both Chef Sergio and Manager Juan looked at each other and answered the same, Beatles. I asked why? Chef Sergio chimed in 1st saying because it makes him feel good! Ok, it’s hard to argue with that!
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Farmers Market Harvest Season It is amazing, the fresh produce, the flowers, the cheese, the olive oil, the smells, the sounds, the music and all of your friends shopping for and loving the locally produced tasty freshness. Take your recyclable bags, ride your bike, but most of all, enjoy the tasty local treats grown right here in ourvalley. Modesto Certified Thursday 7 am to 1 Saturday 7 am to 1 16th St between H and I Turlock Certified Friday 8 am – 1 pm Main St at Broadway Oakdale Certified Thursdays 5 pm – 8:15 pm 3rd Ave Between E and F Riverbank Farmers Market Saturday 9 -12 Plaza Del Rio Vintage Faire Sunday 7 am – 1 pm
The MAMA’s Are Coming! This year, the MAMAs go retro lounge as we move our event to the Doubletree Grand Ballroom and Lobby. Over 10 live performances, 17 awards including 2 new categories thisyear, Rockabilly and Rockshow Promoter. Since 2000, the MAMAs have been a showcase for the best local talent in all kinds of music from metal, to acoustic, jazz to blues and hip hop to House DJ. Amazing performances over the years have come from Good Luck Thrift Store, Flying Blind, UVR, Megan Slankard, DAM, Moonshine Bandits, Devante, Puffin Billies and so many more. More incredible performances and surprises are sure to happen this year. The 2011 MAMAs will honor and recognize the amazing Ernie Bucio with an Annual Ernie Bucio Music Scholarship to support music in our schools and community. Our entire community works together to make the MAMAs happen and thanks in advance to all the people that donate their time and facilities to make the MAMA Awards one of the best nights of the year. This MAMA show has been made possible by the Modesto Doubletree Hotel. The People Vote! Musicians, artists, promoters, and music fans check out www.modestoareamusic.com on September 10th to see the 2011 MAMA nominees and start voting and see who will take home the special MAMA Award on October 13.
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“GO BIG OR GO HOME!” by Kate Serpa
I don’t get very excited over sports bars. I’m not one to tune in for big games, I couldn’t tell you who is on whatever team… I’m more of an indoor martini sort of person rather than a baseball game and beer one. 99% of sports bars I’ve ventured into have been a bit disappointing, to be nice, and can only be described as dark, narrow as hell, and unremarkable. But I tell you what, M o d e s t o Vi e w readers, Hero’s Sports Lounge and Pizza Co. has a firm grasp on that remaining 1% and it blows the rest out of the water. Hero’s 14,000 square feet features pool tables, outdoor patio seating (equipped with televisions, of course), electronic poker, a sizable bar-side stage with a huge projection screen, banquet hall on the upper level, a VIP lounge featuring a 15 ft. screen, and seven, I counted twice to be sure, flat screen TVs around the main bar, and just so happens to be a doorway away from fresh, fantastic beer from St. Stan’s Brewing Company. Part bar/restaurant, part sports memorabilia museum, Hero’s is damn impressive to say the least. This interview was the
first time I had been to Hero’s. You better believe I was back the next day for more IPA. The ceiling-high extensive memorabilia collection, belonging to Hero’s owner Dan Carranza, is as versatile as the establishment itself. Notable items include a Lance Armstrong jersey, Shaq’s unbelievably enormous shoe, a number of Muhammad Ali items including a copy of his vinyl hit “I Am The Greatest”, 73 significant ticket stubs from Barry Bonds’ 2001 season…. honestly, there’s so much you’ll have to go see yourself. I’ve even heard rumors of Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe’s marriage certificate being housed there. The collection is so staggering it makes me wonder if Hero’s is just so large as to fit everything in! As if this amazing array of collectables wasn’t enough, Hero’s is also home to the lovely Ms. Melissa Jaco, who is as hospitable as she is hot. Jaco, mother of two boys, has been working for the family owned establishment for 1 1/2 years and is quick to sing praises about Hero’s. “There are a lot of great bars in Modesto [she lists Speakeasy as a
favorite], but Hero’s offers a variety that other places don’t.” She lists the menu as being particularly distinctive in that it offers the expected bar food but also offers a number of unique items and also many healthy options, the weekly line-up of happenings (listed below just for you), the events hosted by Hero’s, and the seasonally rotating beer selection. Jaco reassures, “We’re never without a good porter.” Jaco also states Hero’s is individual in that it’s out of the downtown circuit. She says, “People who are here want to be here. It isn’t the usual crowd.”
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Jaco also notes that the variety of events Hero’s hosts brings in a variety of people. Naturally sports events are a huge draw; Hero’s also hosts weigh-ins for amateur fights. Sports aside, Hero’s also holds live music and comedy nights. I’ll admit…I drank quite a bit of St. Stan’s fantastic beer that day while talking to Melissa. I asked her how she might sum up Hero’s in one sentence. She stated: “Go big or go home,” a motto, I believe, perfectly befitting.
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*Also: Be sure to look out for Hero’s Halloween party! Thank you to Melinda and Hero’s for the opportunity to stop by!
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What’s New with Jazz and Blues? by Eric Benson Well it’s not always all good now is it. One of our mainstays in the Jazz world, bandleader, musician and music educator Ernie Bucio has suffered a massive stroke on Monday August 15th and recently passed away. Jazz man Ernie Bucio had recently become part owner in Gottschalk’s Music Center and has been active on the music scene for decades.
The State Theatre continues to bring in some quality shows featuring Shawn Colvin, singer songwriter on Saturday September 17th, and the Latin rock flavor of Malo on Friday September 23rd. If dining before the show Vito’s Ristorante offers a discount for those attending the State shows. Call the State (209) 5274697 for the lowdown.
And secondly, the Blue Monday Jam that I, Steve Ciraolo and many others have shed blood, sweat and tears over for over 7 years in the downtown is no longer happening at its more recent venue, Jax on H Restaurant. Over the years we have supported many of the local bands doing their thing and keeping themusic flowing and using as a showcase to promote shows in town. We would like to thank the Johnny Valdez & Straight Ahead Band, DARC Band, Big Earl & the Cryin’ Shame, MCW Band, Ultra Lounge, Valley Rhythm Section with Earl Evans, Gloria Scott Band, Anthem, Joe Barretta Band, Rhythm Deluxe, Third Party (Beatles Tribute). We have had special guests Chris Cain, Dave Mathew’s, Mic gilette, John Stowell, George Railey to name a few. Thanks to all the musicians and artists that came down to play, listen, dance and network to make Motown a more happening place, thanks all! After approximately 364 shows over this period I am going to take a little hiatus to chill out a bit before finding a new home for what has been a gas.
And while you’re in the Motown downtown check out the music in the Plaza at 1010 10th Street, (in front of the Brenden Theatre), on Friday evenings from 7-9 p.m. The lineup: 9/2 Neil Buettner, 9/9 House of Orange, 9/16 Joe Barretta Trio, 9/23 Not anAirplane, and 9/30 Aaron Durr.
Continuing on John Griswold’s Global Music Series brings in Sahnas that celebrates the music of America, Spain, and Greece. The events continue and take place at a private intimate house in Modesto with the best in catered food. Beverages are BYOB. John’s also bringing in Jazz guitarist Steve Oliver to the Whitmore Mansion on September 23rd. The Mansion is a nice outside venue with good sound and plenty of room to stroll around while enjoying the music. So giveJohn a holler for more info at: (209) 491-7185, or http://www.eArtsnews.com
The Boardroom located on the corner at J Street and 16th Street continues with an ambitious schedule of live music 5 nights a week. They are trying to feature Blues on Tuesday nights from 9:00 on with local acts. Our own Johnny & Kelly holdin’ down Friday nights there. There is a dress code weekends so call (209) 409-8665 for details.
The West Side Theatre in Newman continues with it’s eclectic booking in a restored theatre environment. The return of House of Floyd, (Pink Floyd tribute) rocks on Saturday September 10th. Then the Trailer Park Troubadours returns September 16th, and the Sun Kings, Beatles Tribute, play September 17th. Check out: www.westsidetheatre.org, or call (209) 862-4490 for the lowdown on the hoedown. Sips Bistro and Wine shop also features Jazz and popular music in a casual setting Sunday afternoons from 6:00 to 9:00 with food and wine tasting. Regulars on the music menu are: Jazzoni, Michele Richardson, and Dave Bagget. Come by for a sip or just a little nip. Call Diana for more details at (209) 527-7477.
And on the fundraiser front, on September 24th the Mistlin Gallery will host their first “Art in the Gardens” exhibition combining art and some of the most interesting gardens in town. On the bill to serenade the crowd from 2-4 Vito’s Italian Ristorante at 918 p.m. will be the Gloria Scott Band. Tickets are 13th Street continues on Saturday nights with $20 dollars available at the Mistlin Gallery, or Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, and Latin music with call (209) 529-3369. a showcase for vocalists from 8:30 to 11:30 with great food and full bar. There will also I encourage all of you to send me your info be an invitational latenight jam for musicians and I will send it out on weekly email and in the getting off the gig. One of my favorite Jazz Modesto View. Hit me at: mbenson@fire2wire. and Rhythm & Blues singer Gloria Scott com <mailto:mbenson@fire2wire.com> , or give me a holler at (209) 918-7033. is featured two Saturdays a month, if you have not heard of Gloria Scott, she is one All the best, Eric Benson, peace out. of our best singers in the valley that used to sing with Sly & The Family Stone, and was produced by Barry White back in the day. Call (209) 576-1851 for more info and happy hour specials available. 13
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by Ruben Porras I really feel like something suspicious is happening with time. It makes no sense that we are looking at Christmas coming around the bend like a freight train. Luckily, we can enjoy another awesome month of fun in Modesto. Each event seems to act like a bit of a speed bump of sorts to slow us down for a while. That is always a good thing. The first event that I want to mention this month is the annual Harvest Luncheon that is scheduled for September 9th at Graceada Park. This is an event that attracts 800 people per year and showcases the farming industry that keeps so much of our economy alive. Ronald Reagan spoke at this event while serving as Governor. This is where you will meet all the folks that make the laws and shape our state. Call the Modesto Chamber of Commerce for more details and to reserve a seat at 209-577-5757.
On a personal note, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank everyone that came out to see me at The Fat Cat on the night before X-Fest. We packed the house with a fun crowd and a host of oddball comedians that succeeded in generating a few hearty laughs. Our headlining act even showed up! I had a crazy day that day with some unexpected medical drama but I still went on and had a blast. Two of my heroes will be in Modesto this month. I bet that they would have gone on stage in the midst of the drama also. Check out www.galloarts.org for information about their new season that opens with Bill Cosby on Sept. 17. The following night Dennis Miller will take over the Gallo stage.
Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to support your local artists as we try to make our dreams come to life. Head downtown for the Third Thursday Artwalk on Sept. 15 and make sure to also check out the awesome St. Clair Theater Foodies are going to be able enjoy several every Saturday night to see some ofchances to get a mouthful of delicious fun Modestoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hottest comics do what they do. this month also. If you miss the Harvest The St. Clair is tucked away at 417 Seventh Luncheon, take the time to eat their reSt. and offers a long list of events in addisults at a number of fun gatherings. tion to comedy. Hit them up for Blues, Jazz, R&B, Soul, poetry, Reggae and Theatrical Unbutton your pants real quick to get some practice. Take a deep breath. Check performances as well. Follow them on out this insane menu of food celebrations: Facebook at tinyurl.com/stclairrocks Edible Extravaganza - Modesto Centre Enjoy the month. By the end of it you will Plaza - Sept. 1 be sitting on your couch staring at art Assyrian Food Festival - Assyrian Cultural that you bought while you shop online for weight loss shakes and some sort of cream Center - Sept. 10 to reduce your laugh lines. Taste of McHenry Village - McHenry Village - Sept. 15 There are promoters in Modesto working non-stop to keep us entertained. Support Flavors of Stanislaus County - Martin theirefforts please. Keep Modesto alive! Peterson Event center - Sept. 16 Greek Food Festival - Greek Orthodox Church - Sept. 17 Get all the details on these events including prices and times at visitmodesto.com September is also the month that Modesto Pride holds their annual gathering at Graceada Park. Count on a fun day for everyone involved. This event touches me in a way. Ilove the colors, the sense of freedom and the courage that is always proudly on display. Take a camera and an open mind and see life in a rainbow of vivid colors. Good times! See modestopride.org for details.
The First Tee of Central Valley is a non-profit program dedicated to providing children an opportunity to develop, through golf and character education, life-enhancing values such as honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship. Where: Modesto Municipal Golf Course at 400 Tuolumne Blvd in Modesto When: Monday-Thursday 3:30-5:30/6:30 and Saturdays 10:00-11:30 or 12:00-2:00 (depends on class and level of participant. Ex. 7 year olds can come either Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 4:30-5:30 or Wednesdays at 3:30-4:30 plus Saturday from 10-11:30)
Dates: Through October 29th Ages: 5-17 Equipment: All equipment is provided Cost: $40.00 per child. Financial assistance is available. No golfing experience necessary. Website: thefirstteecentralvalley.org Email: info@thefirstteecentralvalley.org Phone: 209-341-2966
Friday, September 9th, at Enochs High, help stop human trafficking with a benefit concert to raise money and awareness of this tragic treatment of humans. There will be awareness and food booths, live entertainment featuring Megan Slankard, Radio Friendly and Wicked Jesters, along with the Stop Traffic team that will show us how to prevent becoming a victim and how to help others. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 foradults and are on sale now at KZone Baseball Academy and Old Plantation Coffee & Cafe. All proceeds are going to HEAT watch-an organization thatfights trafficking locally. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make a difference together. Friday, September 9, beginning at 6 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. at Enochs High school on Sylvan Avenue in Modesto. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get together to raise awareness!
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10 DAYS OF SEPTEMBER by Abbey Murphy
Described as the new Hip Hop craze to birth from California- Yankin! it began in the neighborhoods of Modesto, Ca. Driven by a life style only few can share from experience with radio spins around thecountry and national attention, the question we ask; Is this a new movement or just another flyball! To find out, we get out of the office and into the battle field to speak to one of the creators and take you behind the music and introduce you to Definne.
It is easy to get wrapped up in all of our schoolwork, water polo games, friends and things do to in town. But this month is a very important month to remember why we should be thinking about peace in the world. We are not faced with a lot of real issues here in Modesto and we are basically safe. We are lucky and we need to spread our peace around the world. The Peace Life center has a interesting way to spread the word. This year is the 10th anniversary of 9-11. The Modesto Peace/Life Center and other community organizations have initiated the “10 Days of Peace” to promote peaceful ways to relate to each other and to foster actions for world peace, leading up to the International Day of Peace on September 21.
There are public events for anyone to attend and there is a designated theme for each of the days that involves actions we all can take to promote peace, equality, openness and acceptance of all. I encourage you to attend the public events and become engaged in the suggested daily actions.
“TEN DAYS OF PEACE” CALENDAR
FiestaBoyz: How did Yankin come in to play? Deffinne: Me Guda and my media team Duv C production were on our way to a big red carpet event in LA an I always play new tracks and write on road trips and I had this beat by muse an need a new word for the hook an came up with Yanking and it took off from there.
FB: When did you all meet? D: We met through my 20 yr dude Sun. 9/11: Public Event: Interfaith 9-11 Remembrance Service 6:30 PM, Sunday, September E, cuz he new what I was doing an 11, 2011 Mancini Bowl, Graceada Park, Modesto he knew Wat Guda was doing and Mon. 9/12: “Get your Peace ON” Day: Wear peace-related clothing and be prepared to discuss wanted to put it together and did. why. Tues. 9/13: Introspection and Poetry Day: “A Gathering of Voices” poets read peace poetry. Barkin’ Dog, 940 11th St., 6 p.m. Meditating, pray, do yoga, walk for peace, read a Peace book. Wed.9/14: Civic Engagement Lecture Series: “Muslims and their Faith: Beyond the Misconceptions.” Speaker: Ameena Jandali 7 PM, MJC East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto Forum Building Room 110. Thurs. 9/15: Communication Day: Write a letter, send an email, talk to someone, “bury the hatchet,” create your own way for communicating Peace. Fri. 9/16: Fast for Peace Day. Donate your “lunch money” to charity. Sat. 9/17: Community Activities For Peace Day: •Teaming Up for the Tuolumne: A river and park clean-up. 9 AM- 12 PM, Legion Park Coordinator: Tuolumne River Trust •Pride Day @ Graceada Park, Modesto 8:00 AM- 5 PM Sun. 9/18: Family Gathering/Make a Plan Day: Spend time with family, commit, to doing something for Peace this year. Mon. 9/19: Random Acts of Kindness Day: “Pay it forward” ALL DAY LONG! Tues. 9/20: Green Peace Day: Help the environment today. Ride your bike, recycle, take a walk, eat lower on the food chain, wear organic. Wed. 9/21: The International Day of Peace Peace-nic (picnic) and Song Circle 5:30 PM-8:00 PM, Graceada Park
Queen Bean Schedule
The Queen Bean has a cool patio and it is a good place to sit and do homework too. They make a ton of good coffee and tea drinks. We need to support our local places, especially those that support local music.
egon with MC Bride in Arkansas and we’ve been to a lot more places but I don’t remember them right now. FB: Tell us about your newest single? D: This single “Yankin” is the biggest single we put out so far thanks to my MC Bride an Vox Media doing their part on pushing it. It’s a hot dance song that just took off and gives people a get up and dance vibe. The whole YPC group put it together FB: Do you have any advise for up and coming artists? D: Most of the game is not about what you know but who you know, so try to go to places where big names kick it and perform there.
FB: Who are your biggest inspirations in music? D: Jada Kiss, Dimeno, Snoop Dog, Dru Hill, JT the Bigga Figga, N.E.N FB: What keeps you Boyz motivated B Husle and gunnin’ in this saturated rap game? FB: How many years have put in this D: Nothing really keeps me going. game & tell us some of your accom- This is who I am. Music is life and my plishments? life is music D: I have been in the games 8 years and I’ve hosted red carpet events in FB: Where can the Readers Check out LA opening up for big name stars and your music? recorded with a few platinum record- D: Www.definnemusic.wordpress.com ing artists. I’ve headlined one tour Reverbnation.com/Definne. ITunes and been on 4 other tours. Directed and other major digital music distribumy own music videos, been in a few tors. movies and about to shoot my own two films. I’ve been on Fox, USA We continue this article with an added extra MTV2 and WB TV shows. during my time spent with Definne as I met FB: Where have you taking this Yankin craze ? D: Miami wit my boy skinny E and Chicago with my boy Bema, New Orleans with Lil Kiv, Texas with Mark Lane, Rele songs out in Or-
up with Him in person on a busy Sat night @ Chevron on Hatch. Icame across his project and had a chance to review his new album before it hits the press in Sept. I jumped in my ride on my way to a house party in Ceres Ca with my boy Beto. We hit the street slappin’ the Cd. The S**t was hot!! -TL
Album review: Headonistic 4 out of 5 stars Definne has defined his ability to switch his diversity. This album combines street rhymes along with club bangers. Who’s that on the hook? This album truly took me out side the boxes.
September 2, 8 pm The Pollinators And More TBA September 9, 8 pm Tony and The Tuff Times September 10, 8 pm Brandon Sutton More TBA September 16, 8 pm Roy Dean & More TBA September 23, 7:30 pm Rubber Lizard September 24, 8 pm, TreeShell and more TBA Open Mic Every Sunday 6PM With Solo Bass Jake
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LET THE LEAVES FALL... Not Your Wallets! by Shasta Boss
The leaves are starting to fall into a variety of colors and as the seasons change so should our fashions. School has started for all the young people but that doesn’t mean our money has to fall from our pockets to cover work attire or back to school shopping. Stretching the money in your pocket as far as it can go is a challenge worth mastering. You have to keep your eyes peeled for the best deals in the store and usually be prepared to search through racks of clothing and stacks of shelves. Shopping on a budget has never been easier and more affordable, if you know the hot spots around town. Children grow out of clothes so fast that some items are never even worn and some are just too cute to throw away. Little Ones, a locally owned children’s consignment style boutique, knows this first hand, and they offer a way to bring in your child’s gently used necessities, clothing, toys, books, and more into the store for cash or store credit. Little Ones children’s boutique strives on being able to help out families stretch their dollars with extremely affordable prices and also help the environment by recycling, reusing, and reselling these gently used items for others to love. Christina, the Manager, is so friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about all of the products they sell. One of the best selling items in the store are the strollers, though they do carry a large number of other necessity items. A costume rack is up now too so you can be prepared for Halloween early. Don’t forget that little boys love cars so be sure to check out the new Hot Wheels table and for $0.75 each you can
buy a bunch. (Great for little rewards). The right side wall is filled with all new extremely popular items including adorable and different color tutus, hats, hair clips, headbands, and more. The tutus and headbands are great because they can fit baby girls up to about age 12 and that makes it easy for cute twin matching possibilities. So, if your shopping for your own children, soon to be baby, or for gifts you definitely want to check this boutique out, specifically designed for the Little Ones. They do have requirements for buying items so please call first or check online at www.littleonesmodesto.net for those requirements. Little Ones, 3250 Dale Road, Suite G Ladies, get ready to step into a whole store full of designer inspired purses with super affordable prices (most start at $25.00). This Purse Heaven has a store wide selection of different size bags and clutches containing ruffles, rhinestones, prints, purples, golds, and more. They also carry some luggage and wallets. My favorite finds here are the $1.00 dress up rings and $1.00 rhinestone hair clips. The zebra print products are super popular with the high school ladies and they carry a variety of zebra
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print luggage and purses which are also great and affordable finds. Purse Heaven, 409 Burney Street off G St. Check out a huge selection of brand name and popular items carrying men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, hats, and more with great prices. Plato’s Closet has racks after racks of trendy items from high fashion to casual wear. Mostly targeting young folks their racks are organized by jeans, skirts, tops, button ups, and jackets. Men’s wear is in the back. Allow some time to search throughout the store though, because their racks are cramped with a huge inventory. Plato’s Closet, 3250 Dale Road Quick tip... Before wearing any type of used and even new items, make sure to wash them and for gently used shoes just spray a light mist of lysol in them to get rid of any lingering germs.
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I wanted to apologize to Spellbound Jewelry for the printing mix up in my last months August article. To see my August article highlighting the beautiful, affordable, and hand crafted Spellbound Jewelry and the interview with the talented designer Kim Klingborg, please go online to modestoview.com/ style titled Lights, Camera, Fashion.
Youth Leaders Rock! 3rd Annual Social Justice Youth Leadership Conference. The conference is scheduled for Saturday, September 24th at the Modesto Church of the Brethren. The focus of this year’s conference is one of the Modesto Peace/ Life Center’s core principals; Civil Rights. Our keynote speaker is retired Judge Frank Damrell who will expound on this subject. We will also have a workshop run by PFLAG’s Tricia Spenker and Bill Dotinga on the hot button topic of bullying
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September is crowded with art events from our various visual art organizations. by Jim Christiansen
“Art in the Garden” fundraiser for the Central California Art Association, is September 24, 10 am to 5 pm. A nine stop tour featuring seven unique private residence garden environments in the Graceada Park and LaLoma neighborhoods, and the Queen Bean and Mistlin Gallery as public venues. Each stop is different, with over thirty local artists in locales as diverse as artist’s home studio space, musician’s garden space in progress, historical or architecturally significant home, public coffee house environment, and garden enthusiast residences. A wine and cheese pairing will be served at stop six, the Mistlin Gallery, which is simultaneously hosting its annual Photography Show. Music from 2 to 4 pm, provided at stop nine, by the Gloria Scott Band. To get a map of the locations, to see who is showing in what garden and décor, buy your $20 ticket/map today. Proceeds benefit the 501 c 3 nonprofit CCAA/Mistlin Gallery. I am showing with other artists at stop number three. It is a self-guided tour, and the Graceada Park loop can be walked, and the whole route bicycle friendly, but art will be for sale at each location. Car Pools a good idea. The Mistlin Gallery Photography Show runs Sept 13 to Oct. 13. Central California Art Association will host the Mistlin Gallery Photography show exhibiting regional photo clubs. Modesto Camera Club, Sonora Photo Club, Photo Journey and CCAA members will exhibit a range of work from fine art photographic prints to computer images. The reception is Third Thursday Art Walk, Sept. 15 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Refreshments and music are provided and free to the public. Mistlin Gallery is at 1015 J Street, Modesto, 529-3369. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday 11:30 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Other showings at the gallery showing in September: the extended CCAA Fall Members Show, and extended Valley Sun Catchers Show and Summer Children’s Art Class display through September 10. Some of my own paintings are displayed in the Fall Members Show, and I will more out on display and for sale at the John Griswold Global Music concert series, with Sahnas, Sunday, September 11. Tickets for that event, can be purchased at art walk venue Intrinsic Elements on J Street. Modesto Art Museum International Architecture festival runs September 13th through 18th and celebrates architecture, design, and our community with six days of fun and exciting events happening in downtown Modesto. Details about these events along with information onarchitecture tours and exhibits can be found on our website at: www.modestoarchfest.com. (see the Interview with Bob Barzan on page 20 for more info and schedule.)
Following its Architectural Festival, Modesto Art Museum presents its first Annual World Mini Print Expo. Show is planned as an annual celebration of the art of the print in all its forms, including relief, intaglio, planographic and stencil. Show runs September 20th to October 2nd at the McHenry Museum.
Lowflow by Don Peterson
September is the month the Downtown Modesto Art Walk does its semi annual revision of the official Art Walk Map. For the next six months, the official line up is 8 venues, including Anderson Frame Shop andGallery, Chartreuse Muse, Crow Trading, Barkin Dog Grill, Intrinsic Elements, Mistlin Gallery, Gallery 909 and the Serrano Social Club. For updates on the art walk, see http://modestoartwalk.com
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Turlock comes back into the Stanislaus County Art Scene in a big way with the Grand Re-Opening of the Carnegie Arts Center, September 10. The landmark on Broadway in Turlock, rebuilt with substantial additions. Its premiere show will feature the photographic works of legendary photographer Ansel Adams September 10 to January 8. This is a great opportunity to see one of the icons of American Photography locally in “Ansel Adams’ California.” And the icon of Surrealism, Salvador Dali, on display with 100 watercolor prints, in “Dali Illustrates the Divine Comedy” showing at the Haggin Museum in Stockton, through September 23. Show was originally commissioned by the Italian Government in 1957, to illustrate Dante Alighieri’s “Divine Comedy, 33 canto poem, often considered the greatest of Medieval European literary works, with its epic symbolic journey through Hell, Purgatory and Heaven. Coming up in early October, with a Call for Artists, is the Women of Western Art show October 7 through 9th in Oakdale at the Rodeo Grounds. Lots of activities involved in this annual Oakdale art event, with a live auction, BBQ, children’s art show and artists demos. For more information email westernwomenofart@gmail.com September 10, there will be a display for the Remember 9.11 Prepare Poster contest. The fund for this by the Stanislaus Community Foundation. For rules, and more information, contact Carman King, 521-8317.
New Venue! Stop Motion Poetry has converted a warehouse to a studio/practice space and now putting on the occasional show. Just confirmed the first show for 9/18 withAlpha Rev (toured with Owl City and Third Eye Blind and are signed to Hollywood Records). They will be headlining along with our own super talented Clark Beggs and the group. Here are the details: Alpha Rev (Austin, TX) Sept. 19th at The Warehouse 5660 Pirrone Ave Salida, CA - $10 Doors at 7:00 music at 7:30 w/ Stop Motion Poetry
Gathering of the Panthers Come on out and support your school at the First Annual Gathering of the Panthers, Pastpresent and future. There will be fun, a wine auction, silent auction and music from the legendary Homegrown and the always fun Third Party for dancing. $35 per person and call 576-4410 for tix and help support our educational programs and have fun doing it. St Joseph’s Hall, Oakdale Rd. Sept. 24, 6 – 10:30 pm.
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By Chris Murphy
There is more to Modesto than meets the eye. Every city in the world is more fascinating the closer you look. When you walk around, do your eyes look for small details, the railings, the borders, the corners, the trim, the shape, the landscape design? If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it is time to start. Take your camera some day and just go on a Modesto tour and look a interesting buildings and some of the impressive and famous architecture here in town. It is fun and you can make a lot of pit stops doing it and make it an expedition. This month, we take this expedition to a whole new level with the Modesto Architecture Festival happening Sept 13-18. We introduce you to Bob Barzan, one of the founders of the festival, one of only 6 Architecture festivals in the world. Very cool.
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Keeping an eye out for the small and amazing details in Modesto What was the biggest loss in the renovations in the 60s and 70s? For the most part, wherever you see a parking lot downtown, there was probably a wonderful building that did not need to be torn down. The loss of the hotel Hughson and Covell, as well as the Strand and Burgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are regrettable.
Bob was born in Canada, moved to San Francisco as a child with his family. He moved to Modesto in 1963, graduated from Grace Davis High, MJC, and Cal State Stanislaus. Bob retired from the state University system in 2003 serving primarily as a career counselor at SFSU, moving back to Modesto in late 2000. Bob founded the Modesto Art Museum with a wonderful group of local citizens and served for three years on the Modesto Public Art Committee.
What is the biggest architectural secret in Modesto? That Modesto has a long tradition of being on the cutting edge of architecture, It was a model for other cities and a laboratory for the development of a distinctive California style of architecture. Many of the best known architects of west-
ern US even with world reputations designed buildings and landscapes in Modesto. What do you find the most fascinating about architecture? It is the only art form that we can regularly go inside of, be totally surrounded by, and it is the one that is most often unappreciated. Kind of like a fish in water not noticing the water. Is there a period or style that you find the most interesting? Contemporary, what is happening now in architecture. Architects are pushing limits of sustainability, green design, artistic exteriors, concern for community building, and livable cities. What would surprise the average Modestan about our local architecture? There are lots of things about local architecture that would surprise Modestans, that many books, magazines and journal articles have been published about Modesto architecture,
Architect Barrett Lipomi and Bob Barzan
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that the Museum of Modern at Art in New York featured a home in Modesto on the cover of it important exhibit on modern architecture in 1944, that some of the most important architects and landscape architects of the mid 20th century designed projects in Modesto, many when they were at the peak of their careers, and that it was forward thinking Modestans that hired these men and even some women. Many are also surprised to learn Modesto has one of about 6 architecture festivals in the world, with San Francisco, Chicago, New York, London, and Barcelona. We recently had a contact from Santiago, Chile, from a group there that would like to start a festival. They would like to work with the Modesto festival. Last year we had speakers and presenters from France, Canada, Germany, and the states. It is truly an international event. Do you feel that we understand the role of historic preservation? Not at all, that is why we will address historic preservation at the architecture festival this year, at the Wednesday evening Architecture Cafe What first attracted you to art and architecture? My parents. My dad from Italy and my mom from Canada of Italian descent, instilled in us an appreciation for the arts from when we
were small. It was assumed that ample of the kind of art we want to this was valuable and important to do in Modesto. We want to make a full life. art a natural part of life and at the same time shake people up with What are your most artistic the visual arts. skills? Appreciating the art of others. How do you describe Modesto to people you meet when travelWhat is your favorite spot in ling? Modesto? One of the largest cities in the Any one country, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the 101st largest, of the sevbut with few eral cafes in amenities and downtown an almost Modesto. overwhelmThey are ing number of great places urban probto hang out lems, but lots of and run potential. I also into people. mention that it Cafes have has a great mid been part century modern of urban life architecture since the 1700s. I host the archiheritage worth tecture cafe at Picasso, hang out exploring and I after garage saling at Deva or suspect manyQueen Bean, or meet with friends treasures yet at Serrano. My favorite building in to be rememthe old World Saving building at bered. 10th and I. it is a great mid century building. The light fixture is worth What is your ideal evening in getting off Modesto? the freeway Having a bunch of friends or family to see. over for dessert, an evening of conversation, would be one, but Why did also meeting friends somewhere you crefor dessert and conversation. ate the Modesto Are there are there any architecArt Muturally notable buildings that are seum? at risk right now? Because Oh yes, most notably the old post Modesto was the largest city in the country without a nonprofit art museum, no successful city has gotten to the place it is without art and an art museum. I think there is a correlation between the amount of art in a city and its overall livability and success as a good home for people. The Modesto Art Museum is not like other museums though. We want to infuse the community with art, address community problems through the arts, bring art to the people. Our Meet Your Neighbor installation downtown is a great ex-21
office building, who knows what will happen there. Any empty building of note, like the World Savings building is in danger. Why do you think Modesto became so architecturally significant? Because there were people living here not afraid to embrace the future. Modestoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s architecture, until recently, was at least keeping with the times, Victorian in the 19th century, bungalows in the early 20th, art deco in the 30s and then on the cutting edge for the mid century period in a way not seen in many cities, especially such a small city. When Modesto was getting national attention for its architecture, it had less than 25,000 people, and many of them were forward thinking and expressed it in the residential, landscape, government, and commercial projects. Most important ModestoView question, Beatles or Stones? Beatles, but the Stones are number 2
BAMBOO DAVE
Is It CARBON, ALUMINUM or METAL? by Efren Martinez
Modesto View Readers lets just say if Mother Nature was racing in The Amgen Tour, she would be riding the same bike my friend Dave Nicolau sports every Sunday on our group rides. I met Dave last year at 5:30 Fun Sports Bike rides on Sundays and his road bike instantly caught my eye. His bike frame is very light and it isn’t made of any type of man-made material but of Bamboo and Hemp. Thus, he from his bike has earned him the nickname, Bamboo Dave, in our Modesto cycling circles. It’s truly an earth friendly bicycle that’s very unique as well as durable. Bamboo Dave had been riding for nearly 20 years off and on but recently got back on the bike after new innovations within the last 3 years in cycling have advanced and has made it more exciting for him again. It’s clear, cycling is his choice when it comes to fitness. Bamboo Dave is a current member of The Stanislaus County Bicycle Club and generally puts down about 300 to 400 miles a month on his Bamboo Bicycle. I asked Bamboo Dave what made him choose Bamboo over any other. Over all, it’s the ride and uniqueness of it and you don’t see any around in the cycling circles and clubs. As far as the cost, Bamboo Dave compared it to any other medium price carbon frame and its made by Craig Calfee of Calfee Design located in La Selva Beach CA. http://www.calfeedesign.com/ Keep an eye out for Bamboo Dave on the streets he rides all year long and you can’t miss him. He cycles with his trademark bamboo bike as well as a florescent green jersey so he’s easy to spot. He really is a good guy and enjoys meeting new people and if you ride with him, he won’t leave you behind if you break down.
For more information on his bamboo bicycle, look for Bamboo Dave at this years Memorial Medical Center Run & Ride on September 17th It’s one of Bamboo Dave’s favorite community rides and if you’re a Tri-Athlete, it a great Event to get in some double dippin’ fitness. You can start out with a 2-mile, 10K race, run or walk followed by a casual safe bicycle ride followed with a fantastic Modesto Police Officers Association BBQ at the finish line. The Memorial Medical Center Run & Ride has been part of our community here in Modesto as a healthy lifestyle event since 2004. It’s an amazing Event that promotes family fitness, a healthy lifestyle with a BBQ, music by yours truly The Quake DJ. There are free massages. The Kids Run is free for ages 10 and under and the Kids Zone has fun activities. This is a family friendly event and a great place to show
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support for cancer awareness and cancer survivors in our community. A cycling jersey or tech running shirt and a BBQ lunch are included with every registration. This is not a fundraiser, it is an awareness event for our community. The Memorial Medical Run & Ride is on September 17th at Modesto JR College West Campus on Blue Gum Avenue. The Festival Starts at 7am and there is no cost to attend. If you would like to participate in either the run or the ride or both, please visit our friendshere for more information or to register online go to www.memorialmedicalcenter.org or call Cancer Services at (209) 569-7789
Memorial Medical Center Run & Ride Event Info The Festival Starts at 7am 2 mile race & 10K Race start at 8am The Kids Fun Run is free for ages 10 and under. Starts at 9:45am. Register at the Shadowchase Running Club Table The Cycling Events start at 12 mile 10:15am start time 30 Mile 9:00am Start time 63 Mile 7am Start Time BBQ Start Time 11am to 1:30pm
J I L L’ S S E P T E M B E R P L AY L I S T Hello, I am glad to be back for the September playlist. This list is all local and you most likely can see any one of these bands right here in Modesto and these are some songs that you have to log on and get right this second. I am going to kick off this month’s list with an old favorite of mine... UVR- “California Sunshine” – (Pop- Punk- Rock) The first time I saw these guys was the end of my freshman year at Modesto High School. They played the end of the school year bash. I was already in love with their song “Got 2 Girlfriends” but seeing them live... wow, talk about a school girl crush! I am so excited to say that they will be playing Sept 2nd at the Copper Rhino! myspace.com/uvr Soda – “Old Riley” – (Avantgarde-Country- Rock) Although I have heard of the name several times I was recently turned on to his music by my neighbor and musician Roy Dean and I am so grateful!! I have been listening non stop. Very powerful and interesting stuff! Can’t wait to see him on my b-day Oct 7th at Copper Rhino! Hope to see you there! reverbnation. com/sodagardocki B Side Saints – “Sucker” – (Reggae-Rock) New band but the members are no strangers to the Modesto scene, you might recognize some of these guys from scene favorite Washed Up. I will admit that I was really sad to see that band break up but allthose feelings left the moment B Side Saints hit my ears! If you switched a Sublime song on a juke box in a bar somewhere and put in this song no body would care! reverbnation.com/bsidesaints Sandra Delores – “Born Good” – (Acoustic- Pop) The look, the AMAZING voice, the personality... she is a must see act. Listening to her recorded stuff is great but her live show is simply stunning! Do yourself a favor and treat your ears to her music! myspace.com/sandradolores Dandelion Massacre – “DMT” – ( Americana- Punk) Fresh back from tour these guys are definitely one of my Modesto favorites! Very unique! The genre I listed explains it perfectly, their music is very Americana mixed in with punk vocal styling. They are a great live show so keep your eyes peeled for their next performance! Thank you for reading my article and thank you to Chris Murphy with the Modesto View for allowing me to be a part of this again. I hope you enjoy the music and please don’t be a stranger, stop by Friday nights at the Copper Rhino for my weekly show “The Weekly Issue.” (facebook. com/theweeklyissue) Correction from last month, I listed this band as Irie and the song “Tide Reef” but it is actually the band “Irie” song “Tide Reef”.
As far as my Sept dates for the Weekly Issue at Copper Rhino, they go like this Sept 2 - UVR/ Disturbing the Peace/ Nottus Music/ Birdhands Sept 9 - Irie Tide/ City Psychology/ TBA Sept 16 Pendletons Sept 23 Better Left Unsaid Sept 30 Reggae
Rockabilly and Modesto Roots by Jennifer Allsup
Modesto has a culture and reputation for American Graffiti. But, I do believe that we are missing a crucial part of that history. The music genres such as blues, androots rock-n-roll that make Rockabilly great are a big part of our history dating back to the 30s and 40s. I recently met up with Tony Trevino of The Pendletons and asked him a few questions about genres of music and why he decided the musical path of Rockabilly? “It is one of the main roots of pure American music. It’s the original bad boy music. As a child my father and aunt turned me onto The Stray Cats and as I got older I became super passionate about music, art and culture. I began to research on who invented rock-n-roll. It mainly, boiled down to the marriage of folk, blues and country all mixed in one big pot and formed Rockabilly. It’s the original cool….. It’s rebellious along with fun to write and play.” Tony also mentioned that he took the traditional rockabilly roots with The Pendletons and fused them together with my more modern roots i.e. punk, psychobilly and broken blues to form what he likes to call modern or neo-rockabilly”. Tony founded The Pendletons in 2003 and had the opportunity to play with a few different musicians over the years, for which he is incredibly grateful. Tony picked up Elan Tribo in 2009, an upright bass player “extraordinaire”. He recently added new drummer Mikey Skullz, whom he met while performing on a segment on FCC Free Radio. Mikey was the DJ and is now the back beat of the Pendletons. Living in the Central Valley (Modesto) what do you see happening with the Rockabilly Scene? “I see an incredibly bright future”, Tony said. When it comes down to the timeless sounds of Rockabilly roots in the Central Valley. You can find The Pendletons on Unity Music Presents or Facebook. Jennifer Allsup Sweet Pea Pickers Promotions
Rockbilly and Graffiti Collide!
Graffiti Summer is still rocking as the Throotles bring their Rockbilly Festival Blast from the Past to the Sylvan Club. You will love the classic cars and the big slapping bass fun time music. Check it out on Sept 24 10-5pm BonusTracks
Randall Padilla made June issue of Rock n Roll Industries Magazine #2 with such names as Great White, Marlyn Manson, etc! How cool is this? It was a spot about his television show and his objective to give every kid in the central valley a FREE guitar lesson on TV each week. Cool to see the Modesto getting props nationwide for really cool stuff like this. Randall plays everything from speed metal to classical and the exotic. Love to have this world record super fast shredder here in town teaching a new generation. http://issuu.com/rock_n_roll_industries/docs/rock_n_roll_industries_magazine
Contact: Jill Ferris 209.614.9096 One More Night Music Group Promotions / Booking / Management
Here is the info for lessons: Randall Padilla Worlds Fastest Guitarist 2010 209-408-5919
LOCAL RADIO Call these radio stations on a regular basis to get our local bands played on the radio. Radio Request Lines: KWIN 98.3 209-951-5946 B92.9 – 209-232-9292 KCSS 91.9 209-667-3378 KHOP 95.1 209-548-0951 KAT – 209-766-5103 The Hawk 104.1 209-575-0104 Rock 96.7 209-521-6967
TV show is on Comcast each Tuesday at 8pm and Thursday at 9pm. World class guitarists from all over the world submit video clips of licks and technique.
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FAT TIRE:
EMPLOYEE OWNED, ALTERNATIVELY EMPOWERED As our aspiring young home brewer rides his mountain bike with “fat tires” through European villages famous for beer, New Belgium Brewing Company was but a glimmer in his eye, or basement. Jeff Lebesch would return to Fort Collins with a handful of ingredients and an imagination full of recipes. Jeff’s first two basement-brewed creations? A brown dubbel with earthy undertones named Abbey and a remarkably well-balanced amber he named Fat Tire. To say the rest was history would be to overlook his wife’s involvement. Kim Jordan was New Belgium’s first bottler, sales rep, distributor, marketer and financial planner. The other side of the New Belgium story isn’t as romantic as bicycling through Europe, but it gives testament to their dedication and hard work. And it goes like this: Jeff, an electrical engineer by day and tinkerer by nature, builds a homebrewing kit in his basement out of repurposed dairy equipment. His Belgian inspired brews garnered enough praise from friends and neighbors that Jeff and Kim take their basement brewery commercial in 1991. Before they ever sold a bottle of beer, Kim and Jeff hiked into Rocky Mountain National Park with a jug of home brew in one hand and pen and pad in the other. Together, they wrote down what they wanted to instill into this business dream of theirs. Kim, social worker by day and mother to two always, began the marketing process by knocking on their neighbor’s door. Anne Fitch was that neighbor and her watercolors are the artwork we continue to use on our labels today. With labeled bottles and local encouragement, the first Belgian-style beers brewed in the United States were officially for sale. As this tasty amber named Fat Tire grew in popularity, Jeff and Kim knew they’d need help. Enter Brian Callahan, an aspiring brewer and New Belgium’s first employee-owner. By giving Brian a vested interest in the company, Jeff and Kim did, “what seemed like the right thing to do.” And all the employee owners today thank them for doing what came naturally. Ownership is now awarded at one year of employment. And just when you think it can’t get any better, they roll in your very own oneyear anniversary cruiser bike. It’s pure bliss. In 1998, a unanimous vote by employee owners switched New Belgium to wind power. The first wind powered brewery in the United States, thank you very much. 24
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The ModestoView calendar of events is as complete as possible at press time. There are new events added every day and some may change, so check www.modestoview.com for the most updated info before you head out the door. To get your event listed, email us the details to: events@modestoview.com
WEDNESDAY AUG. 31 Yes Kidettes Auditions Karaoke
SUNDAY Sept. 4 Champagne Sundays/Jazz Roller Derby Practice Meet Your Neighor Exhibit Modesto Vintage Faire Farmer’s Market Snow Flower and The Secret Fan Opens The Music Never Stopped BBQ Tri-Tip w/ Critical Mass Modesto Nuts vs Visalia Open Mic w/Solo Bass Jake Karaoke Classic Rock Dancing Karaoke Night
Johansen High School Theatre Nino’s Place
THURSDAY Sept. 1 Intermediate Drawing and Painting Class Modesto 10th Street Farmers Market Wine Tasting CHS Edible Extravaganza Fundaiser ShadowChase Business Meeting & Annual Club Barbeque 2 for 1 Thursdays Poker Tourney Snow Flower and The Secret Fan Opens End of Summer White House Party Karaoke Night Caliente College Nights Jam Night at T’s Karaoke Time Neil & Matt Live Salsa Thursdays Karaoke Alley Bar Party Azucar Thursdays
Mistlin Gallery Downtown Modesto 10th St Sips Bistro Modesto Center Plaza East La Loma Park Shooters Pub- Clarion The Other Place State Theatre Copper Rhino MIdway Lounge Club Rain T’s Cocktails Skewers Kabob House The Boardroom Bacchus Food & Spirits Skewers Kabob House Alley Bar at the Palladium Azucar Latin Grill
MONDAY Sept. 5 Free Pool Meet Your Neighor Exhibit MondayNight Football Modesto Nuts vs Visalia MonNight Football Rejoice & Shout Open Mic Comedy
Line Drawing Lessons Poker League Tuesday Tastings Tuesday Tastings Rail & Raft Trip Scenic Lunch Train Rejoice & Shout Dave Dow open jam session Beer Pong Tourney Bonnie and Clyde Salsa Lessons Stanislaus Civil War Association Meeting Karaoke Night Miki Industry Night T’s Night Out
T’s Cocktails Tresetti’s St. Clair Theatre 7th St Practice Rink Main & Broadway, Turlock Downtown Modesto State Theatre Palace De Plata 133 Orange Ave. A & W Root Beer Fat Cat Music House Skewers Kabob House Barkin’ Dog Grill Nino’s Place The Other Place Mancini Bowl in Graceda Park John Thurman Field 10th St Plaza State Theatre Sno White Drive - Riverbank Yosemite Lanes Material Grill Sisk & Kiernan The Boardroom Shooters Pub- Clarion Barkin’ Dog Grill MIdway Lounge Club Rain Skewers Kabob House Speakeasy Lounge
Chartreuse Muse Chartreuse Muse Nino’s Place Bacchus Velvet Grill 2204 McHenry Ave Shooters Pub- Clarion American Legion Hall State Theatre P. Wexfords Pub Speakeasy Lounge MIdway Lounge O’Brians Tavern
THURSDAY Sept. 8
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80s Night DJ Jam Night Open Jam hosted by Channing Heath Modesto Certified Farmers Market Wine Tasting 2 for 1 Thursdays Poker Tourney Rejoice & Shout Karaoke Night Caliente College Nights Jam Night at T’s Karaoke Time Neil & Matt Live Salsa Thursdays Karaoke Alley Bar Party Azucar Thursdays
Seranno Social Club T’s Cocktails Tresetti’s Downtown Modesto 16th St Ripon Sports Field Downtown Modesto State Theatre State Theatre Yosemite Lanes Barkin’ Dog Grill Nino’s Place A & W Root Beer Vito’s Italian Restaurant Skewers Kabob House Skewers Kabob House St. Clair Theatre John Thurman Field State Theatre Yosemite Lanes The Boardroom MIdway Lounge Speakeasy Lounge Azucar Latin Grill Club Rain
Chartreuse Muse Nino’s Place Sips Bistro Tresetti’s Sierra Railroad Oakale Sierra Railroad Oakale State Theatre Barkin’ Dog Grill The Other Place State Theatre Shooters Pub- Clarion St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Oakdale Rd MIdway Lounge Miki Japanese Restaurant Ts Cocktails
WEDNESDAY Sept. 7 B/W Drawing Lessons FUNdamentals of Drawing 1 Karaoke Wednesday Wine Tasting Classic Car Show Creole Jazz kings Dance Lessons The Music Never Stopped Neil Beuttner Live Johnny & Kelly Live Karaoke Night O’brians Tavern-INdustry Night
SATURDAY Sept. 3 Comforting Kids Bailey’s Legacy 2nd Annual Fun Run/Walk Jose and Todd Live Live Music Live Music Weekends Modesto Certified Farmers Market Color The Skies Balloon Run, 5k & 1 Mile Runs/Walks Meet Your Neighor Exhibit Tabloid Snow Flower and The Secret Fan Opens Kid’s Karaoke Big Earl EXP Band Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights Vito’s Jazz Saturdays Belly Dancers & DJ Bellydancing Happy Hour Comedy Saturday-Llyal Behrens, Sandy Stec, Dave DeLuca Modesto Nuts vs Visalia The Music Never Stopped Karaoke Live Local Music Karaoke Night Live Local Music Noches de Aventura! Simple & Sexy Saturdays
Nino’s Place Downtown Modesto Your favorite local watering hole John Thurman Field Material Grill State Theatre Shooters Pub- Clarion
TUESDAY Sept. 6
FRIDAY Sept. 2 Live Music Live Music Weekends Reggae Fridays Roller Derby Practice Turlock Certified Farmers’ Market Meet Your Neighor Exhibit Snow Flower and The Secret Fan Concert on the Porch-You are Plural+ Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights Hustle & Flow Jacked up Fridays! Red Dog Ash Unleashed Greg Scudder Live How to Train Your Dragon (PG) Modesto Nuts vs Visalia Music in the Plaza-Neil Beuttner The Music Never Stopped Tony Knight as “Elvis” Karaoke Friday Night Live&Local Music Live Local Music Live Music Modesto Blues After party Karaoke Night Flirtacious Fridays Jacked up Fridays Live Local Music
Sips Bistro 7th St Practice Rink Downtown Modesto Vintage Faire Village State Theatre State Theatre Nino’s Place John Thurman Field Queen Bean Yosemite Lanes Crocodiles MIdway Lounge
Speakeasy Lounge T’s Cocktails Nino’s Place Downtown Modesto 16th St Sips Bistro Shooters Pub- Clarion The Other Place State Theatre MIdway Lounge Club Rain T’s Cocktails Skewers Kabob House The Boardroom Bacchus Food & Spirits Skewers Kabob House Alley Bar at the Palladium Azucar Latin Grill
FRIDAY Sept. 9
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Ceraminc Bookends Live Music Live Music Weekends Reggae Fridays Senior Stride Turlock Certified Farmers’ Market
Chartreuse Muse T’s Cocktails Tresetti’s St. Clair Theatre East La Loma Park Main & Broadway, Turlock
FRIDAY Sept. 9 The Music Never Stopped Electric Grease Blues Band Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights Jacked up Fridays! Rock Lobster Music in the Plaza-House of Orange Alpha & Omega (PG) Greg Scudder Live L’Amour Fou Party Dance - Back to School Tony Knight as “Elvis” Karaoke Friday Night Live&Local Music Live Local Music Live Music Modesto Blues After party Sammy Hagar & the Wabos+Special Guest Karaoke Night Broken Trojan Live Flirtacious Fridays Jacked up Fridays Live Local Music Too Short Party Live
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State Theatre Barkin’ Dog Grill A & W Root Beer Skewers Kabob House Nino’s Place 10th St Plaza Mancini Bowl in Graceda Park The Other Place State Theatre Turlock Senior Center Sno White Drive - Riverbank Yosemite Lanes Material Grill Sisk & Kiernan The Boardroom Shooters Pub- Clarion Barkin’ Dog Grill Ironstone Winery, Murphys MIdway Lounge Grizzly Rock Cafe and Grill Club Rain Skewers Kabob House Speakeasy Lounge Club Rain
Line Drawing Lessons Poker Night Tuesday Tastings Tuesday Tastings Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Mistlin Gallery Photography Show Boygirlboy Classic Rock Band 2nd Tuesday-Open Mic Poetry Beer Pong Tourney Salsa Lessons The Music Never Stopped Karaoke Night Miki Industry Night T’s Night Out
WEDNESDAY Sept. 14 B/W Drawing Lessons FUNdamentals of Drawing 1 Karaoke Wednesday Wine Tasting Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Raylene’s Singer Songwriter Showcase Mistlin Gallery Photography Show Creole Jazz kings L’Amour Fou Modesto Architecture Festival Neil Beuttner Live Johnny & Kelly Live Karaoke Night O’brians Tavern-INdustry Night
SATURDAY Sept. 10 Live Music Live Music Weekends Saturday Night Jazz Modesto Certified Farmers Market Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Modesto Certified Farmers Market 5th Annual St. Joseph’s Festival 5K and 1 mile Fun Run Remember & Prepare 9-11 Memorial 5k Run/Walk Assyrian Food Festival Whitmore Mansion Music Festival Rejoice & Shout Sunset Dinner Aaron Pearson & the Copy Cat Killers boygilrboy classic rock band DAM & Coffin Huntert DAM, Coffin Hunter, Recoil+ Davis Class of 66 Reunion Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights American Heart Association 5k Heart Walk Comedy-Thuggdork (Reggie Galindo), Chris Teicheira, Eli Peterson L’Amour Fou Karaoke Live Irish Music Picnic at the Pops Pink Floyd Tribute Karaoke Night Live Local Music Simple & Sexy Saturdays
T’s Cocktails Tresetti’s Vito’s Italian Restaurant Downtown Modesto 16th St Carnegie Arts Center Downtown Modesto 16th St St. Joseph’s Church, 1813 Oakdale Road, Modesto Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Regional Training Center Assyrian Cultural Center Whitmore Mansion Ceres State Theatre Sierra Railroad Oakale Nino’s Place Barkin’ Dog Grill Fat Cat Music House Fat Cat Music House Shangri-La Restaurant A & W Root Beer MJC East Campus Quad St. Clair Theatre State Theatre Yosemite Lanes P. Wexfords Pub Gallo Center West Side Theatre Newman MIdway Lounge Speakeasy Lounge Club Rain
Sips Bistro Nino’s Place 7th St Practice Rink Carnegie Arts Center Turlock Fire Department Station 1 Assyrian Cultural Center State Theatre State Theatre Gallo Center Queen Bean Crocodiles MIdway Lounge
Nino’s Place Chartreuse Muse Carnegie Arts Center Your favorite local watering hole Spring Creek G & CC Ripon State Theatre Material Grill State Theatre Shooters Pub- Clarion
Downtown Modesto Speakeasy Lounge Chartreuse Muse T’s Cocktails Downtown Modesto 10th St Nino’s Place Carnegie Arts Center Downtown Modesto 16th St Mistlin Gallery Sips Bistro State Theatre Shooters Pub- Clarion State Theatre The Other Place MIdway Lounge Club Rain T’s Cocktails Skewers Kabob House The Boardroom Bacchus Food & Spirits Alley Bar at the Palladium Azucar Latin Grill
FRIDAY Sept. 16
MONDAY Sept. 12 Free Pool FUNdamentals of Drawing 2 Ansel Adams of California Exhibition MondayNight Football Salvation Army Golf Tournament The Music Never Stopped MonNight Football L’Amour Fou Open Mic Comedy
Chartreuse Muse Chartreuse Muse Nino’s Place Bacchus Carnegie Arts Center Barkin’ Dog Grill Mistlin Gallery Shooters Pub- Clarion State Theatre Picasso Deli P. Wexfords Pub Speakeasy Lounge MIdway Lounge O’Brians Tavern
THURSDAY Sept. 15 3rd Thursday Artwalk 80s Night DJ Ceraminc Bookends Jam Night Modesto 10th Street Farmers Market Open Jam hosted by Channing Heath Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Modesto Certified Farmers Market Mistlin Gallery Photography Show Wine Tasting Modesto Architecture Festival 2 for 1 Thursdays Modesto Intl Architecture Festival Poker Tourney Karaoke Night Caliente College Nights Jam Night at T’s Karaoke Time Neil & Matt Live Salsa Thursdays Alley Bar Party Azucar Thursdays
SUNDAY Sept. 11 Champagne Sundays/Jazz Karaoke Roller Derby Practice Ansel Adams of California Exhibition 9/11 Remembering @ Turlock Fire Assyrian Food Festival L’Amour Fou The Music Never Stopped Noche de Carcajadas Open Mic w/Solo Bass Jake Classic Rock Dancing Karaoke Night
Chartreuse Muse Nino’s Place Sips Bistro Tresetti’s Carnegie Arts Center Mistlin Gallery Barkin’ Dog Grill Barkin’ Dog Grill The Other Place Shooters Pub- Clarion State Theatre MIdway Lounge Miki Japanese Restaurant Ts Cocktails
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Live Music Live Music Weekends Reggae Fridays Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Turlock Certified Farmers’ Market Modesto Architecture Festival Mistlin Gallery Photography Show All American Brothers & Sisters DJ Slate and Rockett 88 Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights Modesto Architecture Festival Music in the Plaza-Joe Baretta Trio Sierra Club Wild River Presentation Modesto Intl Architecture Festival Off The Air - Travis Vick/Appetite Terri Sterner’s Birthday Bash Tony Knight as “Elvis” Yogi Bear (PG) Antsy McClain & the Trailer Park Troubadours Friday Night Live&Local Music Little Joe Y La Familia Modesto Blues After party Karaoke Night Dia De La Independencia Flirtacious Fridays
T’s Cocktails Tresetti’s St. Clair Theatre Carnegie Arts Center Main & Broadway, Turlock Picasso Deli Mistlin Gallery Nino’s Place Barkin’ Dog Grill A & W Root Beer State Theatre 10th St Plaza College Avenue Congregational Church State Theatre Cafe Deva Fat Cat Music House Sno White Drive - Riverbank Mancini Bowl in Graceda Park West Side Theatre Newman Material Grill Sisk & Kiernan Gallo Center Barkin’ Dog Grill MIdway Lounge Aqua Lounge Club Rain Speakeasy Lounge
The ModestoView calendar of events is as complete as possible at press time. There are new events added every day and some may change, so check www.modestoview.com for the most updated info before you head out the door. To get your event listed, email us the details to: events@modestoview.com
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SATURDAY Sept. 17 Live Music Live Music Weekends Saturday Night Jazz Stop Motion Poetry Tribute Band Urban River Clean Up Modesto Certified Farmers Market Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Modesto Certified Farmers Market Sierra Club Tuolumne River Hike 46th Annual Greek Food Festival Downey High 60th Anniversary Event Mistlin Gallery Photography Show Modesto Architecture Festival Doc Holliday Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights Comedy-Caitlin Gill, James Fluty Modesto Architecture Festival Bill Cosby Shawn Colvin - Live The Sun Kings (Beatles Tribute) Karaoke Night Live Local Music Simple & Sexy Saturdays
80s Night DJ Ceraminc Bookends Jam Night Modesto 10th Street Farmers Market Open Jam hosted by Channing Heath Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Modesto Certified Farmers Market Mistlin Gallery Photography Show Modesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo Wine Tasting 2 for 1 Thursdays Poker Tourney Karaoke Night Caliente College Nights Jam Night at T’s Karaoke Time Neil & Matt Live Salsa Thursdays Alley Bar Party Azucar Thursdays
T’s Cocktails Tresetti’s Vito’s Italian Restaurant Barkin’ Dog Grill Tuolumne River Downtown Modesto 16th St Carnegie Arts Center Downtown Modesto 16th St American Legion Hall Greek Church of Annunciation Downey High School 100 Coffee Road Mistlin Gallery McHenry Museum Nino’s Place A & W Root Beer St. Clair Theatre 10th and I St Modesto Gallo Center State Theatre West Side Theatre Newman MIdway Lounge Speakeasy Lounge Club Rain
FRIDAY Sept. 23 Live Music Live Music Weekends Reggae Fridays Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Turlock Certified Farmers’ Market Mistlin Gallery Photography Show Modesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo BSide Saints,CloudedVision Live Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights Pinkie and the Blonde Resistance Soul Session 2011 Keepit Lit/Clouded Vision Music in the Plaza-Not an Airplane Gnomeo & Juliet (G) Penn & Teller DSB - Journey Tribute Band Friday Night Live&Local Music Malo Modesto Blues After party Karaoke Night Flirtacious Fridays Live Local Music Rockhaven Live
SUNDAY Sept. 18 Champagne Sundays/Jazz Karaoke Roller Derby Practice Ansel Adams of California Exhibition 46th Annual Greek Food Festival International Wedding Festival Noon Jam sets Sombrero SloshBall - Round 14 Shane Live Music Dennis Miller Open Mic w/Solo Bass Jake Classic Rock Dancing Karaoke Night
Sips Bistro Nino’s Place 7th St Practice Rink Carnegie Arts Center Greek Church of Annunciation Modesto Center Plaza Shooters Pub- Clarion Enslen park State Theatre Shooters Pub- Clarion Gallo Center Queen Bean Crocodiles MIdway Lounge
MONDAY Sept. 19 Free Pool FUNdamentals of Drawing 2 Ansel Adams of California Exhibition MondayNight Football MJC 90th Anniversary Ceremony MonNight Football Alpha Rev / Stop Motion Poetry Open Mic Comedy
Nino’s Place Chartreuse Muse Carnegie Arts Center Your favorite local watering hole MJC East Campus Quad Material Grill The Warehouse Shooters Pub- Clarion
Live Music Live Music Weekends Modesto High Parents Fundraiser Saturday Night Jazz Modesto Certified Farmers Market Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Modesto Certified Farmers Market Art in the Garden Fundraiser Art in the Garden Tour Hughson Harvest (Fruit & Nut) Festival Fiesta de Independencia Mistlin Gallery Photography Show Modesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo
Chartreuse Muse Nino’s Place Sips Bistro Tresetti’s Carnegie Arts Center Mistlin Gallery McHenry Museum Barkin’ Dog Grill The Other Place Shooters Pub- Clarion MIdway Lounge Miki Japanese Restaurant Ts Cocktails
Sintral Valley roller derby Vs. Fres RocknRollas
Sunset Dinner Maryanne Machado as Patsy Cline Modesto High Class Reunion Senior Moment The All American Brothers and Sisters Comedy-Tom Devenport, Myles Weber Fiesta de Independencia National Acrobats of China Karaoke Night Live Local Music Simple & Sexy Saturdays
WEDNESDAY Sept. 21 B/W Drawing Lessons FUNdamentals of Drawing 1 Karaoke Wednesday Wine Tasting Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Mistlin Gallery Photography Show Modesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo 2nd Tradition Recovery Band Creole Jazz kings Neil Beuttner Live UFO Johnny & Kelly Live Karaoke Night Free Leadership Workshop O’brians Tavern-INdustry Night
T’s Cocktails Tresetti’s St. Clair Theatre Carnegie Arts Center Main & Broadway, Turlock Mistlin Gallery McHenry Museum Fat Cat Music House A & W Root Beer Barkin’ Dog Grill Fat Cat Music House 10th St Plaza Mancini Bowl in Graceda Park Turlock Community Theatre Gallo Center Material Grill Sisk & Kiernan State Theatre Barkin’ Dog Grill MIdway Lounge Club Rain Speakeasy Lounge Nino’s Place
SATURDAY Sept. 24
TUESDAY Sept. 20 Line Drawing Lessons Poker Night Tuesday Tastings Tuesday Tastings Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Mistlin Gallery Photography Show Modesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo Dave Dow open jam session Beer Pong Tourney Salsa Lessons Karaoke Night Miki Industry Night T’s Night Out
Speakeasy Lounge Chartreuse Muse T’s Cocktails Downtown Modesto 10th St Nino’s Place Carnegie Arts Center Downtown Modesto 16th St Mistlin Gallery McHenry Museum Sips Bistro Shooters Pub- Clarion The Other Place MIdway Lounge Club Rain T’s Cocktails Skewers Kabob House The Boardroom Bacchus Food & Spirits Alley Bar at the Palladium Azucar Latin Grill
Chartreuse Muse Chartreuse Muse Nino’s Place Bacchus Carnegie Arts Center Mistlin Gallery McHenry Museum Barkin’ Dog Grill Shooters Pub- Clarion P. Wexfords Pub Fat Cat Music House Speakeasy Lounge MIdway Lounge State Theatre O’Brians Tavern
T’s Cocktails Tresetti’s St Joseph’s Event Hall Vito’s Italian Restaurant Downtown Modesto 16th St Carnegie Arts Center Downtown Modesto 16th St Mistlin Gallery and Neighborhood Gardens Modesto Area Gardens Downtown Hughson Gallo Center Mistlin Gallery McHenry Museum Ripon Powerplay Arena Sierra Railroad Oakale Shooters Pub- Clarion Fruit Yard Barkin’ Dog Grill Nino’s Place St. Clair Theatre Gallo Center Gallo Center MIdway Lounge Speakeasy Lounge Club Rain
SUNDAY Sept. 25
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Champagne Sundays/Jazz Karaoke Roller Derby Practice Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Hughson Harvest (Fruit & Nut) Festival Modesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo Emperor’s New Clothes Bottom Line Duo Open Mic w/Solo Bass Jake Classic Rock Dancing Karaoke Night
Sips Bistro Nino’s Place 7th St Practice Rink Carnegie Arts Center Downtown Hughson McHenry Museum Gallo Center Gallo Center Queen Bean Crocodiles MIdway Lounge
SATURDAY Oct. 1
MONDAY Sept. 26 Free Pool FUNdamentals of Drawing 2 Ansel Adams of California Exhibition MondayNight Football Modesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo MonNight Football Open Mic Comedy
Nino’s Place Chartreuse Muse Carnegie Arts Center Your favorite local watering hole McHenry Museum Material Grill Shooters Pub- Clarion
Modesto Certified Farmers Market Mistlin Gallery Photography Show Modesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo Sausage Tasting Festival Don Henley & Special Guest Karaoke Night Live Local Music Rockhaven Live Simple & Sexy Saturdays
TUESDAY Sept. 27 Line Drawing Lessons Poker Night Tuesday Tastings Tuesday Tastings Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Mistlin Gallery Photography Show Modesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo Dave Dow open jam session Beer Pong Tourney Salsa Lessons Karaoke Night Miki Industry Night T’s Night Out
Chartreuse Muse Nino’s Place Sips Bistro Tresetti’s Carnegie Arts Center Mistlin Gallery McHenry Museum Barkin’ Dog Grill The Other Place Shooters Pub- Clarion MIdway Lounge Miki Japanese Restaurant Ts Cocktails
Karaoke Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Modesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo Leon Russell Open Mic w/Solo Bass Jake Classic Rock Dancing Karaoke Night
Free Pool Ansel Adams of California Exhibition MondayNight Football MonNight Football Open Mic Comedy
Chartreuse Muse Chartreuse Muse Nino’s Place Bacchus Carnegie Arts Center Mistlin Gallery McHenry Museum Velvet Grill 2204 McHenry Ave Shooters Pub- Clarion P. Wexfords Pub Speakeasy Lounge MIdway Lounge O’Brians Tavern Speakeasy Lounge Chartreuse Muse T’s Cocktails Nino’s Place Carnegie Arts Center Downtown Modesto 16th St Mistlin Gallery McHenry Museum Sips Bistro Shooters Pub- Clarion Gallo Center The Other Place State Theatre MIdway Lounge Club Rain T’s Cocktails Skewers Kabob House The Boardroom Bacchus Food & Spirits Alley Bar at the Palladium Azucar Latin Grill
FRIDAY Sept. 30 Live Music Live Music Weekends Reggae Fridays Testarossa Comedy Tuesday Tastings Modesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo BSide Saints,CloudedVision Live Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights Friday Night Live&Local Music Karaoke Night Flirtacious Fridays Live Local Music Rockhaven Live
T’s Cocktails Tresetti’s St. Clair Theatre Legorios- Farmington Tresetti’s McHenry Museum Fat Cat Music House A & W Root Beer Material Grill Sisk & Kiernan MIdway Lounge Club Rain Speakeasy Lounge Nino’s Place
SATURDAY Oct. 1 Flying Blind Reunion Conncert International Cultural Festival Live Music Live Music Weekends Modesto Certified Farmers Market Ansel Adams of California Exhibition
State Theatre Gallo Center T’s Cocktails Tresetti’s Downtown Modesto 16th St Carnegie Arts Center
Nino’s Place Carnegie Arts Center McHenry Museum Gallo Center Queen Bean Crocodiles MIdway Lounge
MONDAY Oct. 3 Nino’s Place Carnegie Arts Center Your favorite local watering hole Material Grill Shooters Pub- Clarion
TUESDAY Oct. 4 Poker Night Tuesday Tastings Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Mistlin Gallery Photography Show Dave Dow open jam session Beer Pong Tourney Salsa Lessons Stanislaus Civil War Association Meeting Keyboard Conversations Karaoke Night Miki Industry Night T’s Night Out
THURSDAY Sept. 29 80s Night DJ Ceraminc Bookends Jam Night Open Jam hosted by Channing Heath Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Modesto Certified Farmers Market Mistlin Gallery Photography Show Modesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo Wine Tasting 2 for 1 Thursdays LeAnn Rimes with Gloriana Poker Tourney Wine, Jazz and a Movie - Stan Lit Center Karaoke Night Caliente College Nights Jam Night at T’s Karaoke Time Neil & Matt Live Salsa Thursdays Alley Bar Party Azucar Thursdays
Downtown Modesto 16th St Mistlin Gallery McHenry Museum Wolfson’s Meat, Gustine CA Ironstone Winery, Murphy’s MIdway Lounge Speakeasy Lounge Nino’s Place Club Rain
SUNDAY Oct. 2
WEDNESDAY Sept. 28 B/W Drawing Lessons FUNdamentals of Drawing 1 Karaoke Wednesday Wine Tasting Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Mistlin Gallery Photography Show Modesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo Classic Car Show Creole Jazz kings Neil Beuttner Live Johnny & Kelly Live Karaoke Night O’brians Tavern-INdustry Night
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Nino’s Place Sips Bistro Carnegie Arts Center Mistlin Gallery Barkin’ Dog Grill The Other Place Shooters Pub- Clarion St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Oakdale Rd Gallo Center MIdway Lounge Miki Japanese Restaurant T’s Cocktails
Support The Kitty... by Mike Vanek
This month I would like to pay tribute to the place that I hold dearest to my heart here in Modesto. Of course I’m talking about The Fat Cat Music House & Lounge. Since 2003, I have called this place home and have promoted or seen some of the greatest bands EVER!! Names like Killswitch Engage, Static-X, High on Fire, Devil Driver, Rob Zombie, Y&T, and countless other national bands have graced this stage, but what holds dearest to me is although Fat Cat hosted all kinds of music it has been a breeding ground for local metal bands. Bands like Better Left Unsaid, Nothing But Losers, Cursed, & Stigmurder all cut their teeth and honed their sound in this legendary Modesto venue. Some times I think to myself “where would we be with out a Fat Cat?”. You don’t wanna know the answer to that question. Every metal/Rock band in this town owes that club everything theyhave. With little to no overhead the Fat Cat has been a haven for local metal promoters for years. I am proud to say I learned a lot of what I know and I met a lot of my friends at The Fat Cat. I stronglyurge you not to take this mecca for granted because some day we may not have it anymore. Complete show listings for The Fat Cat www.fatcatmodesto.com Tickets are available at The Box Office 209-524-1400 Mon-Fri 10am-6pm SUPPORT THE FAT CAT MUSIC HOUSE & LOUNGE!! Sep 10 Dam/Coffin Hunter at Fat Cat $10 Sep 23 Soul Session at Fat Cat w/KEEPitLIT/Clouded Vision & More!! $5
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You bet your glass it’s important. by Brad Gibson
For as much as America has become a wine drinking nation, it amazes me how many very nice restaurants have inappropriate or poor quality wine glasses or stemware or how often the glass smells like bleach or detergent. While you may not have any control over the glass you get when dining out, with a little thought and minimal investment (I sell a nice pulled crystal glass for $5), you can make sure you and your guests get the most enjoyment out of your wine while dining at home. A lot has been written in recent years about different styles of wines demanding different types of stemware. Most stemware manufacturers have a large number of choices with characteristics designed to enhance specific types of wines. In theory, the different shapes direct the wine to different parts of the mouth, emphasizing the best characteristics of the particular wine you’re drinking. Now, if you followed the advice of these manufacturers, we’d all own 8-10 different wine glasses. For most people this just isn’t practical and even for serious wine drinkers I would argue that three different glasses is enough. I would suggest a flute for Champagne or sparkling wines, a large bowl red wine glass, and a smaller bowl white wine glass. One common characteristic is that they are all designed to hold a small amount of wine “relative” to the volume of the glass, allowing the aroma of the wine to collect in the bowl and leaving room to swirl the wine without spilling. This is important to remember when the “relative” we all have grabs your new 22 ounce red wine crystal and decides to “fill-up” his or her wine glass. Short of dropping the bottle, there is no faster way to lose a bottle of wine. Seriously though, when choosing wine glasses, first pay attention to the material from which it is made. Wine glasses should be glass or crystal, not pewter or silver, and should be clear so you can adequately see and appreciate the wine. As mentioned before, the bowl should be big enough to allow a good size pour and still have enough room to swirl the wine without spilling. The glass should have a stem so it can be held without getting greasy fingerprints on the bowl and so your hands don’t increase the temperature of the wine (holding the bowl in your hands can be useful if the wine being served is too cold). Finally, your wine glass should be somewhat tapered at the top. A wine taster will use a swirling action to release aromas and aerate the wine, and the tapered shape serves to concentrate the aromas near the nose. Regardless of type, when caring for your glasses, wash with hot water alone or with a mild detergent. If using detergent, make sure the glasses are thoroughly rinsed; a soapy residue or even a trace of lemon or otherwise scented washing liquid can ruin the taste or nose of a wine. After washing, hold the glass up to the light to make sure they are clean; a less than clean glass can also affect the wine, particularly sparkling wines which will not demonstrate their fizz. Once washed, allow the glasses to drip dry. Once dry, a quick polish will rid them of any residual water marks. Store them upright in a clean, odor-free cupboard. brad@vgwinecellar.com 30
ModestoCana is served daily in Modesto, Ca. USA! Our own brand of small town community blended with the vibrant arts and culture make us special. Here is just a teaser of things that happened last month. See our monster Modesto USA gallery at ModestoView.com. If you want your picture here, send it to us at info@ modestoview.com We love our readers and want to showcase you when you are out and about.
The Modesto Farmers Market gets busier every week
Josh and Flash do an impromptu two-handed jam outside of Deva Stacy Rude Dye reads ModestoView at the Queen Bean
Joe Barretta, Tim Allen, and Dave Marsh jam for Friday night in the Plaza
Nicole Bowan bar tender at QB
National night out brought neighbors together for parties all over town
John Trent and Greg Cobbs at Sierra View Music Festival
Veronica Daniel & Victoria Boyington holding the view at the bar & Victoria also performed that night Lady Panthers (class of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;58) Teri Wallace and Beatrice Walker at the
Modesto/Pitman game
Jillian Cobb reads the View before her performance
Harmony Tie Die of Modesto had a store at Outsidelands
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Kaye Osborn and her grandson Glen Tucker
Nice to take a break at Village Baking with a gorgeous latte and a warm croissant
Tony Seranno tells the holistic story of coffee at Modesto Rotary with Pres Tracy Kerr
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