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September 7 – Picnic at the Pops – Classical Mystery Tour – Gallo Winery

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September 21 – Johnny Mathis – Gallo Center for the Arts September 14 – Lewis Black – Gallo Center for the Arts September 27 – A Night with Carla Morrison – State Theatre

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September 18 – Vibrators (UK) Point of View Punk show – Hero’s Brewpub September 20 – Starlight Wranglers – Darlin’ Clementines – Hero’s Brewpub September 20 – MoPride Festival Graceada Park September 28 – Slim Man – Mistlin Gallery

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September 28 – Diego’s Umbrella – West Side Theatre September 21 – Ratz Reunion Benefit for Rogers Park – Home of Ann Endsley

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EDITOR’S

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Greetings Modesto Friends!

Happy September!

Chris and Becky Murphy on the way to take Abbey to UC Berkeley. (Go Bears)

This is a big Murphy milestone. Both of our girls are out on their own. Madison living and working in San Francisco and Abbey now at UC Berkeley, all set up in her dorm and starting classes. It is so different around the house and a lot more quiet. But as I reflect on this, I feel two things beyond just the love and pride I have for my wife Becky and my girls.

One, our girls grew up proud of being from Modesto. As they meet new friends, they are proud that Modesto is the home of a good childhood, George Lucas and American Graffiti. They grew up enjoying the music, art, community and culture we all talk about and celebrate in ModestoView each month. They remember the fun times at MoBand and watching the music in the plaza, and events at the McHenry museum, the cruise parades, concerts at the State and Gallo, school sports and dining on our favorite patios. They leave as ambassadors for the good in Modesto.

Two. We now look at life here in Modesto, not so much as a parent seeking kid activities, but as adults, enjoying our friendships, exploring our city, visiting our art galleries, building our businesses, jamming with our fellow musicians, walking the art walks and eating and drinking in our favorite locally owned restaurant. It is an exciting point of view and we will continue to dedicate the pages of ModestoView, in print and on line to exploring and seeking out the good in our city for people of all ages.

So with that, our ModestoView mission that we started back in 1997 is successful and it is growing every month. But there is so much more to do to make sure that Modesto stays on the right path to reach another new generation that will grow up proud of where they live and hopefully event one day will return and bring their education and talent with them. As we work hard to attract new professionals, young and not so young, we need to be able to showcase the best of Modesto so we can lure them from other cities. That is what ModestoView does and we are so proud to be invited to be a part of the recruitment team that showcases the good reasons to live here. People who read ModestoView know the good Modesto USA and what we can be.

It is great to know that our mission to “Serve Civic Pride Daily” is making a positive impact on our kids, family and friends and hopefully new people that move to Modesto. We all have our part to do to make this the city we want.

Thank you all for reading ModestoView and for all your ideas, comments and friendship.

Thank you for listening, shopping, eating, drinking and living local.

Chris Murphy Publisher and Founder, ModestoView chrism@modestoview.com

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The Now and Then concert by The Ratz to benefit the George Rogers Park features two amazing pictures.

“Then” the picture taken by the late Tom Rector (Ray’s Brother) and the “Now” taken by Ray’s wife Becky Rector in the same place as the original. These pictures have been transformed into a 1960s Fillmore style posted by our amazing artist and musician Pete Grimaldi. Our Modesto music history is so very interesting. Check out some more of Pete’s work at www.modestomusichistory.com ModestoView would not be possible without the generous support of Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group. We are a family owned warehousing and logistics company, serving some of the best companies in the USA. We are responsible community citizens, supporting arts and community programs in Modesto that make our city stronger.

Huge thanks to the advertisers here in ModestoView. These are the local businesses that make Modesto great and give it so much character. When you read this magazine or check us out online, make a point to visit these local businesses and tell them you heard about them in ModestoView. We all have to work together to promote the good here in town and celebrate these companies that support our mission to spread the good word in Modesto USA, this classic American City.

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BAR B ITES & SLOSH BALL East Siders Rejoice!

If you love P. Wexfords like we do you will be very happy. The ViewCrew was drinking pints and “shooting the boot” at P. Wex as they finished construction many years ago. We were there as the Boardroom opened in downtown and have been regulars there ever since. Now, we are planning on celebrating the opening of Rivets American Grill on Oakdale Road. This is going to be awesome and especially good for east side Modesto people that felt left out of the amazing local eating and drinking options. As Sept start, Rivets will be open and the theme is cool. AND, just like at P Wex and Boardroom, live music on a regular basis featuring the amazing Stangebrew starting Sept 6. Welcome from the ViewCrew and we look forward to many happy times.

RIVETS Schedule at press time.

Sept 6 - Strangebrew Sept 13 - R & D Sept 20 – Strangebrew Sept 27- R & D

Super Hero and Villian Sloshball Are you ready for some September fun? Play a super fun game of Sloshball with your ModestoView friends at Enslen Park. This 21 and over fun fest combines two of America’s greatest pastimes. Beer and Base (Soft) Ball. Each month there is a theme and this month it is Superheros and Villians. We will leave the rest up to you. Thanks to the Allsups for making Sloshball one of Modesto USA’s best pastimes.

Sept 21 – Enslen Park - 4 pm

Modesto Architecture Festival Sept 14-22 Modesto has an amazing Architecture Story. See Bob Barzan’s column on page 14.

Beginning Sept 14, there will be films, tours, lectures, workshops and other activities to promote awareness of some o the architectural treasures here in Modesto. There is a walking tour of Graceada Park area design on the 14, bike tours on the 21st meeting at the Gallo Center at 10 am and a special Modesto Modernism Tour that you can take on your own either by car or foot. The Chartreuse Muse and Picasso will feature Architectural Paintings and the McHenry Museum will have a Architectural Photo and Art Exhibit.

ModestoView’s Chris Murphy is one of the judges for the Instagram Architecture Photo Exhibit that will be on display at 1720 G St on the 19th.

Learn more and get the full schedule at www.modestoarchfest.com

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Ruben Porras Madison Murphy – SF Correspondent Abbey Murphy – Berkeley Correspondent CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jim Christiansen Aaron Rowan Kaye Osborn Jennifer Alsup Kate Serpa Efren Martinez Javier Lopez Leia Johnson Dana Johnson Earl Mathews Mary Layton Monica Barber Ken White Bob Barzan CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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by Ruben J. Porras

Imagine this - You are sitting in front of your computer and your blinds are open so that you can see the glowing presence of a haunted mansion just across the street from the room that you are in. The window is open and there is a gentle breeze wrapping itself around you. It feels nice. Even though the wind is crisp and almost cold, it has the power to warm you because you are in a happy place. You are in a good place.

A safe place. A place that you are proud to call home.

It is hard to believe that September is here.

If you read my August column, you were probably wondering if I would ever get through all the pain and heartache that made its way into my life during the course of the month. Today I am here and I am happy and I am not alone. Not being alone is very nice.

Maybe this is all about age. I am 38 and 40 is so close that I can almost feel the eye exams and sore knees. I thought that I had a life plan with Dawn before she left. I’ve been positive, but it hasn’t been easy. I’ve had to buck up (think Oakdale bull rider) and get a little crazy to get what I wanted to make myself come to life again and I did just that.

Like so many other stories in my life, this one is about a girl. A girl that won movie tickets from me one day. A girl that I called back every week to see if she wanted to go back to the movies. Maybe she might even want to go with me. Right now her pretty arms are resting on my window sill and looking out at the world that I described above. She was hurt when I found her and so was I. One day we just decided that we wanted to dust one another off and make a life.

Here’s how it all went down in an easy-tounderstand format I explained to her that I was calling her weekly on Thursdays because my Fridays were never as special without her voice ringing through my head. After I explained that, she met my little girls and they approved of her and then one day she bought me a muffin and a mocha and sealed the

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deal for me. I do a lot for people and I love it, but it was very special to have someone do something simple and special for me.

I’m not sure how my September will go and I am ok with that. I know that I will see movies, listen to music and help plan the MAMA Awards, but beyond that, I’m just not sure. The thing is that I am ok with not knowing anything but the facts this time.

Here are the facts - The leaves outside will turn to a shimmering gold color and blanket my sidewalk. She will make me laugh

every day. We will dance somewhere downtown. We will support all of our favorite local restaurants. It’s all pretty simple.

Modesto has taught me how to love, folks.

Let your guard down, get in the face of your goals and dreams and take what you need to make you happy. We only live once, right? Do it up right here in Modesto, USA where the Victorians are haunted, the cars are loud and little boys dream about space creatures until they become billionaires.

Taste of McHenry Village – Sept 19 6-9 pm This is a special month as it is the 60th Anniversary of McHenry Village. This was way out north on McHenry when it opened and 60 years later it is still a premier location for Modesto shopping. This month the Taste of McHenry will be a magical history tour where you can see and taste all that McHenry Village has to offer. Live music and wine tasting and lots of fun. Check out Modesto’s original shopping center and stop by and check out the 57 Chevy on the wall next to the new LaParilla. Tix are $12 for the tastings.

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ART September 2013

by Jim Christiansen

Clockwise from top left: Havana Focus Collective Portrait by Eva Haas Bicycle by Mark Wilburn Chicks by Eva Haas and streetscape by Jim Christiansen. Ventriloquist by Eva Haas

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lways nice to hear of a new gallery opening in Modesto. Uno Sergento opened its inaugural show August 15, with Ink, paint and clay: “A Life of their Own”, by Don Hall and Mary Scheinuck. Show runs through September 26. Uno Sergento is inside the One Stop Design Center at 5054 Pentecost, Modesto. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, noon to 6 pm and by appointment. 209 526-2464. Link is www.

LynRossInteriorDesign.com Don Hall will also be doing a live demonstration, Friday Night, September 20 at Carnegie Arts Center. Don will be throwing pots as a lead in to the Picasso Ceramics Show. Also showing at Carnegie is Yosemite Renaissance XXVII through September 29. Center located at 250 Broadway, Turlock.

A new mural is up at Camp 4 Wine facing Needham Avenue, by Aaron Vickery (FASM) with a Yosemite and Career of Royal Robbins motif. This came about as result of fundraising through Murals in Motown Community effort. ModestoView came in at the end and provided the huge boom lift to help Aaron Vickery finish the project.

Local crafts, art and more featured at Gustine Rotary Flea Market, Sept 14 Noon to 8 pm, Sept 15, 6 am to 4 pm, Henry Miller Park, in Gustine. This annual event open to vendors at $30 a space, and supports Gustine Rotary. 209 202 2669 The Annual Memorial Hospital Complementary Therapy class show at is featured at Mistlin in September. The Show is the culmination of the program’s Tuesday night classes for the year for 2013. I will be at Tresetti’s September 28 with a sharpie to add to the bar mural.

The Third Annual “Art in the Garden” fundraiser for Central California Art Association comes up September 28. Six homes, plus the Mistlin Gallery, Queen Bean and Tresetti’s, will feature 35 local artists in garden settings. Tickets are $20. Stop in at

Mistlin Gallery after Art in the Garden, for the Focus On concert with Slim Man, same night. Tickets are $7 advance, $8 door. For more on Slim Man and upcoming events with Focus On, see www.focuson.org The Chartreuse Muse and Mistlin Gallery both open a new season of adult and children’s Art Classes. Schedules available at both locations. The Chartreuse Muse offers life drawing on alternate Saturdays in the upstairs studio. Call for schedule.

Stanislaus Artist Open Studio, is seeking artists in all media for its 2014. Deadline to apply is December 1, with entry fee of $25. Open to artists who reside or work in Stanislaus County and nearby areas. Entry forms available at www.stanislausaos. wordpress.com Valley Art Association has a Call for Artists for its annual Carriage Show in conjunction with the Riverbank Wine and Cheese Festival.

The Modesto Architectural festival put on

by Modesto Art Museum opens in September. Modesto Modernism, the movie about Modesto’s remarkable 20th century architectural design heritage, will premiere as part of the movie program, Friday, September 20, at the State Theatre. The reception begins at 6 pm, program at 7. Noted architecture photographer Russell Abraham

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will give the keynote address at the festival this year on Saturday, September 21, 7 pm, at the State Theatre. He will also lead the Saturday morning Architecture Cafe, a discussion about architectural photography. All Festival events this year are FREE. www.modestoartmuseum.org Capitol Public Radio has an online design contest call to artists, Sept 15. www.cpr.org Some suggested gallery spots to check out are Café Bliss and Hale Frame Shop. Café Bliss is a favorite spot to eat in downtown Oakdale, and rotates shows of art and photography. Hale Frame Shop has been around a long time in the McHenry Village

known for custom framing and art. Downtown, check to see if David Bienkowski’s art is hanging at Tokyo Express.

Photographer Kimberly Zamora “Those Who Will be Afraid” and Merced Camera Club’s “Take Your Best Shot” show featured through September 13 at Merced Multi Cultural Arts Centr mezzanine, skylight and White Box galleries.

Art Walk in Modesto is always Third Thursday. In Sonora and Sacramento it is Second Saturday, Lodi is First Friday, and Livermore “Art Happens” is Second Thursday. Merced Art Hop comes up again in October, when this column resumes.

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BAR

Summer Spritz

by Chris Murphy

Chris and Abbey in Venice drinking a Bellini

If you like lounging at cafes, hanging out at our local bars, especially those with patios or even with a group of friends like I do, you are always searching for something refreshing, not too sweet, not too sour and something that I can enjoy one, two or maybe even three. My daughter Abbey and I spent some time in France and Italy this summer where it was toasty warm on a few days and I rediscovered an old traditional drink and basically made it my mission to have one when ever I sat down. The “Spritz” is a perfect September splash of refreshment. life afternoon. Felt like a couple of Italian guys sitting in Piazza San Marco, people watching all afternoon. So fun.

the fresh taste of a shot of Lillet with 2 oz of favorite LaMarca Prosecco, and added a spash of tonic and a twist to blow our overheated taste buds away.

Our trip around the world was amazing and we had some old school Italian sophistication at Concetta with Compari, some

We embarked on an world tour of Modesto and found some amazing traditional old school versions and some also some new twists of this simply refreshing drink.

We started out with our local expert on the Spritz, Paul Tremayne at Concetta (and Tresetti, and Fuzio and Preservation and more things to come). Paul explained to us, as we awaited our refreshment, “The spritz is perfect for those warm summer days, you don’t want too much sugar and you want something lower in alcohol so you don’t get dehydrated. The Spritz is perfect for this”. Paul guided us to two of our favorite aperitifs, Campari and Aperol.

How many of you have seen these bottles and wondered what to make with that?

So at the counter of Concetta, we went Italian old style and we experienced the deliciousness of one shot of Aperol, 4 oz.

Prosecco and a zest of Orange all served over ice. You can feel the refreshment wrap around your body. LaMarca Prosecco is a wonderful light sparking wine made in the Venice area and should be a must for your stash. Paul’s experience behind the bar, in the kitchen, with customers, and running many of our local favorite places make this one of the most educational and tasty bar stops we’ve ever made and snacked on an amazing pizza and talked food, drink all

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Next we stepped up to the bar with our friend Rod Oldfield at Surla’s. Rod has

been making us tasty treats around town for years and always as something super refreshing on deck. Rod took us to to France with his idea of refreshment. Rod is a substitute teacher most of the week but shares his skills and friendship behind the bar with us and is a great addition to the Surla’s team. You can’t go wrong and Chef John’s appetizers are amazing. So Rod combined

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Our next stop took us around the world in the other direction where we found ourselves at Raw Sushi. Melinda Jaco brings so much creativity and fun to the bar and even keeps her own stash of secret ingredients to make any regular drink special (ask for a Margarita Melinda’s Way sometime).

This time, we went for the Zen refresh and started with a Zipang Sparking Sake! Out of left field, we have discovered a new favorite. 2 parts Zipang Sparking Sake with 2 parts special Hana Raspberry Sake and a few fresh raspberries were simply a mind blower. The ice cold bubbly drink is perfect and matches up so well with all of the fresh raw sushi appetizers.

traditional French freshness at Surla’s with Lillet, and some other side of the world delights at Raw Sushi with sparkling Sake.

Where will your world tour take you? Try this great drinks at these great local places today! Thanks Paul, Rod and Melinda for making our local cocktail scene interesting, tasty and fun.

Surla’s -

431 12th St, Modesto 209-550-5555

Concetta –

1205 J St, Modesto 209-529-3282

Raw Sushi -

1200 I St, Modesto 209-566-9560

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PERFORMING A Time to Perform in September

by Kaye Osborn Now is the time to purchase your season tickets and support your favorite theater or dance performers. My husband and I enjoy attending local venues as well as out-of-thearea. Center Stave Conservatory’s Lower Level Studio, Central West Ballet and Prospect Theater offer season subscriptions If you have children who are interested in learning more about the art of Drama check out classes offered during the school year at Modesto Junior College Community Education and Center Stage Kids, and YES Company. Also, contact your child’s school and ask what is being offered in Fine Arts. If nothing is available, offer to begin a Drama Club yourself at your child’s school.

There is a load of information on the Internet.

Attention all junior high, high school and college drama teachers, please share your

Gallo Performing Arts 2013-2014 Season with Modesto View. It is said, the more publicity, the bigger and more diverse the audience. There is amazing talent in our student actors. Hope to see you at the theater!

Davis High will be presenting

Antigone

Oct 4 & 5 at 7:00 pm in their Little Theatre $6 for students, $8 for general

Modesto High will be presenting

Check out the 2013-2014 season!

Get your tickets early as many shows do sell-out! There are even package deals and we encourage you to be a “Friend of the Center”

Center Stage Conservatory’s Lover Level Studio 948 11th Street, Lower Level Suite 1 (209) 846-0179

References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot

By Jose Rivera Sept. 6-22 $10 Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, Sundays at 2 PM The show is recommended for mature audiences only It is very imaginative, lyrical and surrealistic!

Charlotte’s Web

Oct 4, 5 & 6 in the MoHi Auditorium Oct 4- 7:30 Oct 5- 1:30 & 7:30 October 6-1:30 $5.00 students/children $7.00 adults

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CHEF Dana~licious Delighted @ Deva

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

Oh yes Modesto, if you love melt in your mouth food, soulful blues music, and/or have an eye for passionate art, Deva Café has it all! It was a Sunday morning in downtown Modesto when I was drawn in by decadent aromas of breakfast, the inescapable sound of the Poorhouse Millionaires, and local artists adorning the walls throughout Deva Café. This is the only place I know of in all of Stanislaus County where breakfast is served on Sundays with a free live band playing. What a fabulous way to indulge into Sunday, breakfast with the Millionaires!

I had such a fabulous time on that Sunday, I decided to taste a bit further. I called Big Earl Matthews, lead singer of the Poorhouse Millionaires, also known for Big Earl & the Crying Shame, to meet with me & fill me in on the awesome find. Plus Earl is the Blues Editor for our very own Modesto View! Check out his well-connected to the blues world articles! Earl at the perfect age of 36 has been familiar with Deva’s as far back as the 90’s when he used to be the dishwasher! Now his band plays there every Sunday from 10am to Noon and they come in an hour earlier to enjoy their favorite menu items! Band members: Ray Vazira, Nathan Ignacio and Eli Lester love to play this weekly tasty gig, too! Earl’s girlfriend, Felicia and their 4 grandkids are also huge Deva food fans! Earl told me he loves Deva’s sausage and eggs with the house-baked mega thick wheat toast. Lol when asked if we wanted fresh raspberry or apricot jam, we answered the same “both!” Earl also can be spied there during the week lunching on the meatloaf sandwich on focaccia bread or

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an irresistible chicken salad sandwich.

Lorena Loftis has been the owner of Deva’s for the past 10 years, though originally established 21 years ago. Lorena and her wife Jamie have been together 7 years and have a 5 year old son Bryce who loves to spend time helping out at the family restaurant. Lorena and Jamie have shared in Deva’s business venture together while still frequenting other local faves like Vito’s Ristorante, Papachino’s, and Fuzio’s. Lorena confessed she is guilty of eating one chocolate chip cookie at Deva’s every day! I’d eat way more than that if the truth be told!

Lorena’s fave sandwich is Euphoria; warm breast of chicken with fresh tomato, lettuce, onion, Jarlsberg cheese and herb mayo on focaccia bread.

As I was listening to Earl tell me about some of the other reasons he likes his band to play @ Deva’s; I found me devouring a crepe that I created myself from the 16 choices of fillings! I went with the bacon, feta, basil, spinach, and garlic! Totally Dana~licious!!!

I also munched down the red roasted potatoes, ultra thick sourdough toast, and alternated bites with Deva’s White Mischief white chocolate~ caramel hot coffee drink.

As I was likely (and rudely smacking, sorry Earl!) Earl talked about just how nice the acoustics are there & that he doesn’t even

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have to plug in. He was smiling telling me about the great lighting, the friendly feeling soon as you walk in, and how he really adores this place. Then the big interruption!!! Lorena brings us more food! A crepe, not just any crepe but one stuffed with fresh strawberries, bananas, Nutella, and covered in whipped cream! I went straight for the fork & reminded Earl he had a meeting to get to while I kinda (haha barely!) insisted he stay & share this dream crepe with me! Without fighting or injury Earl & I did a pretty good job of polishing off the plate!

As I visited with Lorena I found we share the same passion when it comes to high quality, freshly prepared, and Dana~licious foods. I was equally impressed how clean she insists her restaurant must be maintained. I asked Lorena where she sees herself in 5 years from now, with a full smile and her eyes bright she said “Right here.”

My first thought was; Great for me and the

rest of the food loving families and friends of Modesto! In lieu of a clip out recipe this month come into Deva Café and order your own recipe, the combinations are numerous with 16 filling choices for an omelet, scramble, or a crepe! The lunch menu also boasts homemade soups, salads, pasta salads, and hot/cold sandwiches. Deva Café has a decent selection of wine, beer, and I had champagne with my Sunday brunch!

Modesto View signature question to Lorena: Beatles or Stones? “That’s a toughy, um, Beatles but they are aging me” Yep, that’s another reason why I stick with the Stones for their youthful energy!!!

Deva Café

7:00 am - 3:00 pm. Sunday 8:00 am 12:00 pm Art Walk open every 3rd Thursday 5-9pm!

1202 J Street Modesto, Ca 95354 209-572-3382

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MAMA VOTE FOR MAMA!

by Chris Murphy

In 2000, over 300 people jammed into Club Max at the Doubletree to celebrate the very first Modesto Area Music Association Awards, The MAMAs. Now 14 years later, we are ready for the 2013 MAMA Awards.

Modesto has so much amazing musical talent that Chris Ricci and I wanted to tell the world all about it and create a way to showcase our incredible music community. Our community is the best. They help present events, put on giant festivals like X fest, set up PA systems, help each other other, play in many bands and make this a place like very few other cities. We have Urban, Pop, Reggae, Indie, Acoustic, Met-

al, Punk, Cover Bands (Blue Collar), Jazz, Blues, Rockabilly, American and so much more. Modesto has events both large and small and a great network of promoters, restaurants and cafes that host music and what would a music scene be without comedians.

On October 23, live from the fabulous historic State Theatre, the results of the MAMA Awards will be announced and broadcast live on ModestoView. In between all of these awards, there will be one of a kind live performances and a very special Lifetime Presentation to the legendary KC “Don Juan” Maddox of the Maddox Brothers and Rose to honor and recognize Modesto’s place in the history of the birth of Rock and Roll. You will be amazed. This will truly be a special year and our local music community is so very excited and our MC of the MAMAs will be Mr. Alan Sanchez of Good Day Sacramento.

Flying Blind at the first MAMA Awards in 2000 How does this work?

You are the voter. The music loving fans get to choose who wins the MAMA Awards. Voting will begin on September 7th. Voting will take place on line at www.modestoareamusic.com This is the event of the year for the Modesto community and it is celebrated by all of the radio stations and all local media. Truly a community event of dedication, donation and teamwork.

In the meantime, we want you to go see local live music. We want you to buy local music and buy local band merchandise. Every sticker, T-shirt and CD you buy helps keep our music scene alive. Go see local bands and support the bars and

restaurants that feature live music. Live music makes living special. We need you to tell the City of Modesto and those that are in charge of regulating live music, that “YOU WANT MORE LIVE MUSIC!” We need music and nightlife friendly policies that make it easy and attractive for the people of Modesto as well as our business and tourist visitors to enjoy our live local music.

It all has to work together.

To learn more, go to www.modestoareamusic.com and make sure you VOTE FOR MAMA. Eat, drink, listen and live local

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INTER Susan Lilly - Stanislaus County Librarian

by Chris Murphy I love libraries.

This is one of the best places to browse ever. Row after row of hardbound books, covered in plastic, with Dewey decimal numbers on the book spines, subject after subject, fiction, non fiction with another row after that, seemingly endless. True, the county library has a lot of books – 726,408 to be exact. Add books on CD, DVDs, magazines and newspapers and the number tops 787,000. The number is endless when you add electronic and subscription volumes.

This is knowledge, all available to the people, to everyone. It is said that Ernest and Julio Gallo learned the wine business at the library back in the ‘30s. The value of this collection of information and material is estimated at $19 million. That sounds pretty impressive by itself, but, what’s really amazing is that it only scratches the surface of what the library provides and the education it can provide. Libraries are freedom and libraries inspire learning. But it is not all just books. Our libraries provide so much more. We asked our friend Susan Lilly of the Stanislaus County Library to give us her top 10 reasons the library is so awesome and is vital for the future. Susan does an amazing job bringing awareness to the library and assists the community in connecting with the library. So who better to ask? Take it away Susan:

Top Ten List of Things to Do at Your Library: 10) Tap into technology at the library. Every library branch in the county offers free wifi for your laptop, tablet or other devices.

9) Watch your struggling reader build skills and confidence by reading to a dog. Or give your pre-schooler a head start in learning to read by attending weekly Story Times and participating in the youth Reading Awareness program.

8) Borrow a Kill-A-Watt power monitor to learn how you can save money on your home energy use. They’re available for checkout at all county libraries through grants from Modesto Irrigation District

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and Turlock Irrigation District.

7) Apply for a passport at the Modesto Library. And why not check out some travel books to help plan your next big trip? Attend a scrapbooking class to learn how to creatively display the amazing pictures from your big trip.

6) Lighten your load by downloading an eBook to take on your vacation. Be sure to sign up with your library card through the 3M Cloud Library app so you can check out the books for free.

5) Join a book discussion at the Modesto Library. Already in a book club? Check out sets of books for your group at the Nick W. Blom Salida Regional Library. Just ask for Book Club in a Box. 4) Volunteer to help an adult learn to read or deliver books to a homebound resident.

Giving the gift of reading can open up a whole new world.

3) Visit the Friends of the Modesto Li-

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brary’s Little Shop. Located inside the Modesto Library, The Little Shop offers used books, supplies and small gift items.

Stop by when you visit the Farmers Market on Thursdays and Saturdays. Contact the Friends at 209-573-3142 or visit www. modestolibraryfriends.org.

2) Have you ever wondered where your books go when you put them in the curbside book return on I Street? Find out by taking a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Modesto Library. Call 558-7817 to arrange a tour.

1) Try out the library’s value calculator to find out how much money you can save by using your library. Compare the value of your library usage to the average of $20 per year contributed by each Stanislaus County household through their taxable purchases.

Visit www.stanislauslibrary.org and use the library calculator link under helpful links.

Wow, thanks Susan!

Modesto and Stanislaus County residents recognize the value of their libraries. Last year, voters reaffirmed their support for libraries when they overwhelmingly voted yes (81.93 percent) to the continuation of a 1/8-cent sales tax earmarked for library services. This dedicated tax provides most of the funds that make up the library’s annual budget. Friends of the Library (there is group for each branch) and the Stanislaus Library Foundation (www.stanislauslibraryfoundation.org) also raise funds and advocate for the library. The Library Foundation funds the Summer Reading Program, teen programs and has contributed funds for eBooks. Friends of the Modesto Library have also supported eBooks, children’s programs and furnishings for the library.

Wondering what’s coming next?

The Modesto Library will host a local author fair on Sept. 21. The public is invited to meet the authors, purchase books and have

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them signed from 9 a.m. to noon on the Modesto Library portico. At 1 p.m., author Linda Weaver Clarke will lead a workshop on writing family histories. The workshop will help aspiring authors and genealogists capture their own family histories in an interesting way.

Protecting Your Independence

Library Reading Program art by Becky Murphy

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Hero’s is all ages, so join the fun!

Children ages 7-14 can sign up to be a part of the All Kids Craft Fair on Oct. 12. The craft fair gives kids a first-hand opportunity to learn about business, merchandising and sales. All crafts are sold for $5 or less and must be made by the young crafters themselves. Sept. 30 is the deadline to submit an application.

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Coming in 2014 is the library’s first community novel. Several local authors will each contribute a chapter, building on the previous author’s work to create a collaborative novel. Interest questionnaires are available beginning Sept. 21 for prospective writers. Brainstorming and writing will begin in January and a chapter a week will be published online starting in April 2014.

For more information about these and other library programs, please visit www. stanislauslibrary.org.

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Modesto’s Live Music House!

September at the Brewhouse at Hero’s SEPT 4 - 7pm Poke Da Squid + SKA Punk / FREE SEPT 7 - 8pm Forum Walters(Austria) and guest Punk / $5 SEPT 14 - 8pm Slackers, A La Lune +1 Reggae / $5 SEPT 18 - 7pm The Vibrators(UK), Point of View, The Unfortunate Bastards & The Creepoids PUNK / $10 SEPT 20 - 8pm The Starlite Wranglers(Japan), Darlin’ Clementine + Rockabilly / $8 SEPT 21 - 8pm Triple D & friends Rock / $5 SEPT 28 - 8pm Broken Trojan, Trucker Dad + Punk Rock and Roll / $5 • Banquet Facilities 821 L St. Modesto

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ARCHITECTURE Modesto Modernism BLUE JASMINE through SEPT. 6

by Bob Barzan Modesto Art Museum

DIRTY DANCING SAT. SEPT. 7 AT 6:30 OPERA IN CINEMA: CARMEN FROM LA SCALA SUN. SEPT. 8 AT 1 THE APARTMENT SUN. SEPT. 15 AT 2 LETTERS TO JACKIE TUES. SEPT. 17 AT 6 ARCHITECTURE FEST: MOVIE NIGHT - FRI. SEPT. 20 AWARDS NIGHT - SAT. SEPT. 21 GOING ATTRACTIONS: THE DEFINITIVE STORY OF THE AMERICAN DRIVE-IN MOVIE SUN. SEPT. 22 AT 2 A NIGHT WITH CARLA MORRISON FRI. SEPT. 27 AT 8 TOGA PARTY & NATIONAL LAMPOON'S ANIMAL HOUSE SAT. SEPT. 28 AT 7 THIS IS SPINAL TAP SUN. OCT. 6 AT 8 ZOMBIE NIGHT FILM SAT. OCT. 12 AT 6 SCIENCE ON SCREEN: SPIDERMAN SUN. OCT. 13 AT 2

In the middle decades of the 20th century, the Modernist architecture of Modesto, California, was on the cutting edge of environmental and artistic design and it received national attention. In the 1940s, the New York Museum of Modern Art published three books featuring Modesto architecture and a photo of a Modesto home was on the cover of the catalogue for its trend-setting 1944 exhibition on modern architecture. From the 1940s through the 1960s, many books, professional journals, and popular magazines published articles on Modesto buildings. The city’s national stature in architecture began with the Heckendorf House designed by John Funk in 1939, but many more significant pieces of architecture were built in the following years.

The Modesto Art Museum has so far documented more than 85 Modernist buildings and landscapes in Modesto from 1939 to 1972 by noted 20th century designers including John Funk, William Wurster, Frank Lloyd Wright, Gardner Dailey, Henry Hill, Cliff May, Anshen and Allan, Christopher Alexander, William Turnbull, Brian Green, Joseph Esherick, SOM, Thomas Church, Lawrence Halprin, and many more. Modesto’s architecture was a model for other cities and a laboratory in the development of a distinctive California style that blended the indoors with the outdoors, Central Valley Modernism. This month, at the archi-

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tecture festival, the museum will premiere the new movie about Modesto’s remarkable modernist architecture and how it influenced the development of domestic architecture in California and beyond.

The movie, Modesto Modernism, is made possible by a grant from the San Francisco based Creative Work Fund. The grant enabled the museum to employee two local movie makers, Jessica Gomula-Kruzic and Steve Arounsack. Working with a team of local movie making professionals, Jessica and Steve have created a 16 minute short that documents and introduces viewers to Modesto’s extraordinary and long-forgotten architectural heritage, and serves as a catalyst for community conversation on livability for Modesto’s future.

Come to the free premiere at the Architecture Movie Night, Friday, September 20, 6 pm, at the State Theatre. The Modesto Architecture Festival runs from Sept 14-21 at locations around Modesto. For the complete schedule www.modestoarchfest.com

SOS Conversations Over the decades, the SOS Club has been home to some epic sports history moments presenting speaker from all walks of sporting life. Now the SOS is beginning anew with a serious called “Conversations” featuring the our local Hometown Heros These events are free and open to the public (age 21+) at the SOS Club, Modesto SOS Club, 819 Sunset Ave., Modesto, www.sosclub.com, 578-5801

SOS Conversations: Olympian Suzy Powell, Friday September 13th, 2013 6PM SOS Conversations: Modesto Bee Columnist Jeff Jardine, Friday, October 18th, 2013, 6PM SOS Conversations: Conductor Darryl One, Friday, November 15th, 2013 6PM SOS Conversations: World Champion Ultra-Runner Jon Olsen, Friday, January 19th, 2014 6PM SOS Conversations: Miracle Man Fred Miller, Friday, February 7th, 2014, 6PM SOS Conversations: Local Author Panel, Friday, March 7th, 2014, 6P

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ROCKABILLY

The History of Rockabilly and Rock & Roll Series Continued

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e are on a wild and fun historical roll and the people of Modesto USA are getting hip to the fact that not only are we the home of American Graffiti, we are one of the birthplaces of Rock n’ Roll. I know, I keep pinching myself too.

It is so very exciting to make presentations to local groups and see the reaction when they learn our history that has been right there below the surface all these years.

Last month, we did a great presentation to the Modesto Rotary Club and featured the music of Tony T and Rockin’ Rick. So many people in town have a story about the early Maddox Brothers and Rose days.

It is so very exciting as the legendary 91 year old K.C. “Don Juan” Maddox is alive and well and still making music. Don will be here in Modesto receiving the Lifetime

TOP 20 ROCKABILLY SONGS

by Chris Murphy

I love Rockabilly and all the old school

styles of the Shak’n, Rattl’n and Roll’n.

If there is old vinyl you are searching for, Achievement MAMA Award Third Man Records (Jack White of the on October 23. Not only will he White Stripes’ label) has recently joined be receiving the award, he will with Sun Records and is reproducing the be leading an epic jam with our oldies on vinyl for our listening pleasures. amazing local rockabilly musi- Here are the top 45s releases of the 1950s cians. This will be a historic event. Rockabilly oldies: We have started a new site dedicated to the Modesto Music history and you are invited to contribute and help tell our story. We are looking for old pictures, posters, ads and anything related to the early days of Modesto Rockabilly from 1937-1955 Please check out www.modestomusichistory.com

The song that started it all: That’s All Right by Elvis Presley,Scotty Moore & Bill Black (the Blue Moon Boys) on Sun Records 1954

And these other legendary tunes: Blues Suede Shoes, by Carl Perkins on Sun records. 1955 Baby Let’s Play House, by Elvis Presley,Scotty and Bill on Sun records 1955 One Hand Loose, by Charlies Feathers w/ Jody and Jerry on King Records 1957 Good Rockin’ Tonight, by Elvis Presley, Scott and Bill on Sun records 1957 Matchbox, by Carl Perkins on Sun records 1957 The Train Kept A-Rollin’, by Johnny Burnette & the Rock N’Roll Trio on Coral Records 1956 Bottle to the Baby, by Charlie Feathers w/ Jerry & Jody on King Records 1957 Red Hot by Bill Riley, Robert Gordon & Link Wray on Sun records Tear it Up, by Johnny Burnette & the Rock N’Roll Trio on Sun Records 1957 Race with the Devil, by Gene Vicent & his Blue Caps on Capital records 1957 Rock & Roll Ruby, by Warren Smith on Sun records 1956 Rock-A- Billy Boogie, by Johnny Burnette & the Rock N’ Roll Trio 1956

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Boppin’ the Blues, by Carl Perkins on Sun Records 1956 w/ Johnny Cash Ooby Dooby, by Roy Orbison on Sun Records 1956 Flyin’ Saucers Rock and Roll, by Bill Riley, Robert Gordon & Link Wray on Sun records 1957 w/ Jerry Lee Lewis on piano Honey Don’t, by Carl Perkins on Sun records 1956 Fujiyama Mama, by Wanda Jackson on Capitol Records 1957 Mystery Train, by Elvis Presely, Scotty & Bill on Sun Records 1955 Honey Hush, by Johnny Burnette & the Rock N’ Roll Trio on Coral records 1956.

And don’t forget some of the originals by the Maddox Brothers and Rose like George’s Playhouse Boogie or something new from The Starlight Wranglers. So much of these classics to pick from, I suggest you go on-line to Thirdmanrecords. com or Sunrecords.com and purchase your old school vinyl and Bop around in your dancing shoes !

Check out the Starlight Wranglers and Darlin’ Clementines Sept 20 at Hero’s this month as we continue to bring Rockabilly to Modesto USA.

Sinteral Valley Roller Derby Madness – Sept 7 It’s that time again! The Sintral Valley Derby Girls and Motown Misfits will be hosting a double header event against NorCal Rollergirls and NorCal Junior Roller Derby! The fun will start on September 7 Doors at 5PM and first whistle for the junior bout at 5:30 at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, building E1. Come out to cheer on our local junior and adult roller derby teams as well as shop through our vendor alley.

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BIG RATZ Reunion - The Ratz Redux!

by Suzanne Autry and Kate Trompetter

Modesto

and the Stanislaus County area produced great live music through the 1940’s and ‘50’s, including early country acts like The Maddox Brothers and Sister Rose and R&B bands such as The Merced Blue Notes. By 1964, the British musical invasion spearheaded by the Beatles altered the musical landscape locally as well as nationally. The Ratz were one of the premier Modesto area bands of the mid-1960’s, drawing big crowds by performing incendiary covers of songs by the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and the Kinks, mixed with American rock and R&B standards.

Distinctively attired in their trademark two-tone bell bottoms and velour shirts, The Ratz regularly whipped crowds into a frenzy with their trade-marked versions of “Under My Thumb”, “I Ain’t No Miracle Worker”, “G.L.O.R.I.A”, “Scene of the Crime”, and “I’m Alright”. They played every venue in the Modesto area, notably the California Ballroom and the Purple Turnip, plus gigs in Monterey, Santa Cruz at the Cocoanut Grove, Lake Tahoe, and the Bay Area, including the Longshoreman’s Hall in San Francisco, home of Ken Kesey’s Acid Tests. On one memorable occasion, The Ratz opened for Van Morrison and Them at the old Strand Theater on 10th Street. Though there were several changes in personnel early, the core of the band at the height of its popularity from 1965 through 1967 consisted of Ray Rector on drums, Daniel Johnson on keyboards and vocals, Patrick Durr on guitar and vocals, Rick Edmond on bass.

On September 21, 2013 The Ratz, along with local bands The Wrongdoers and Home Grown, will come together again for the first time in 46 years to support a fundraiser for The George Rogers Neighborhood Park. The George Rogers Neighborhood Park Committee will use the funds raised to continue to provide support and activities in Modesto’s

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at the Vintage Restaurant in the mid-1970s; Home Grown would be singing a tight three-part harmony, and out of the audiAirport Neighborhood. Additionally, they ence would come this high pitched fourth will use some of the funds raised to provide part; accurate, sweet, and blending perfectscholarships for Orville Wright Grads, now ly with our vocals. Of course, it was George graduating from high school and moving Rogers, having fun and loving music.” on to college. The park, named for Orville The Ratz are especially excited for the Wright teacher, local musician and poet, chance to support the George Rogers Park George Rogers, serves as a gathering place by coming together to play again. Over for people living in the neighborhood and the past 46 years, all four members have also a memorial for the man it’s named for. maintained their interest in music while When George Rogers died on September 1, pursuing various “day jobs”. Ray Rector, 2004, he’d been teaching at Orville Wright the first local musician to have truly long Elementary school in the Airport Neigh- hair, works in telecommunications locally borhood for over 30 years. He was also and has a Southern roots rock band called a dedicated father and son, a loyal friend ZOOM (Zydeco On Our Mind). Daniel and talented poet and musician. This fun- Johnson is a local Renaissance Man, a phidraising event on September 21st serves as losopher and independent entrepreneur; a tribute to the many things that were im- he has never stopped writing songs, music, portant to George and also as a chance for a poems, and reflections. He has released community to remember the man that was recordings of some of his music, includso important to them. ing a CD entitled UC Berkeley Cool. PatOn remembering George Rogers, Patrick rick Durr has been an outstanding teacher Durr (band member of The Ratz and Home at Modesto High School, his alma mater, Grown) says, “ I vividly recall performing for many years as well as fronting local fa-

Remembering, George Rogers

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vorites Home Grown. Home Grown has released several recordings throughout their long career and are also performing on September 21st. Rick Edmond has worked at Gallo Winery while building an impressive collection of guitars and recordings in his music room. The Ratz reunion show on September 21st promises to bring back the excitement of those many appearances forty plus years ago as they revive their old set lists and add some original songs especially written for the occasion. Early reports are that rehearsals have gone well, and that little has changed since 1966 but the bell bottoms and the hairlines!

If you’d like to purchase a T-shirt, send an email to RatzRule4@gmail.com and they will send you the PayPal link. If you prefer another payment option, let them know in the email.

Here’s a link to a short promo video created by Wes Page. https://www.facebook.com/ken. white.7106/posts/1406215049595040

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Modesto’s Vintage Venues

by Chris Murphy

In the 60s, the Purple Turnip was located at 950 10th Street and was the place where many of the local bands played. The Strand Theatre was used for concerts was host to many legendary performers like Van Morrison, Them & Arthur Lee and Love, The Grass Roots, The Golliwogs (who later became Creedence Clearwater Revival) and others in 1967. Other shows at The Strand included an R&B show headlining Peaches and Herb and a show that headlined The Sir Douglas Quintet (with Freddy Fender in the band). The Modesto Skate Rink at 250 Tully Road, (burned down in 80s) hosted concerts over the years including the Doors, Grateful Dead, Sammy Hagar, Pablo Cruise and many more. The Uptown Arena hosted boxing as well as big concerts. The Turlock War Memorial and California Ballroom were places you could easily book, make flyers and get some KFIV promo.

During the 1980s’ the Sports Page was the biggest nightclub and remains in business today as Crocodile’s where classic rock is played every weekend. Other venues included Charlie Tuna’s, The Vintage, The Tree Frog Tavern, and Gilligan’s, and the legendary Fable Room, located in the basement of the Covell Hotel, that was renamed Dazzles Underground in the 80s.

Today, the Historic Cruise Route of 10th and 11th Streets is the center of the nightlife scene and is a big part of the downtown renaissance of Modesto that began with the restoration of the State Theatre and the opening of Tresetti’s later in ‘94. The Fat Cat Music House and Lounge was the first club in the new era of music and dancing in Modesto USA and lead to the new excitement in downtown Modesto. The Purple Turnip once stood where the Palladium Nightclub is today.

Hero’s Brewpub is making a big push with all ages live music, Barkin’ Dog hosts all ages live music and features an open Jam with Dave Dow on Thursdays and Queen Bean is an all ages showcase on a regular basis for shows on their patio as well as Firkin and Fox welcomes many of our acoustic musicians. Support places that support live music with the Gallo Center and the State Theatre right there in the mix. It is really special.

Live music is still a very important part of the Modesto, USA entertainment scene featuring a variety of nightclub, restaurant and theatre venues that cater to the “All Ages” crowd and the over 21s. There is a huge opportunity now to create a new vibrant 10th St that is hospitable to live music and make this a musical and cultural promenade between the Gallo Center and the Modesto Centre Plaza. We need music diversity, places to play and city policies that encourage and most importantly support live music and venues. Let’s make it happen. Would love to hear your comments and ideas at chrism@modestoview.com The Modesto Area Music Association recognizes the best musicians, bands, promoters, events and music venues and restaurants/cafes that present live music. www.modestoareamusic.com

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AUTHOR “The Bicyclist”

by Ken White

You never saw him without his bike. At the park, going to the bowling alley or pinball palace, on the streets, at the hospital, or back home to his mother’s house alongside Pike Park. It’s how he got from Point A to Point B. In a town of 30,000, it was practical. We all thought he was an odd duck. Of course, he couldn’t drive because the cleft palate had made him mean and angry and anti-social. But, he earned our grudging respect with his athleticism. He was a natural.

He could have played baseball, football, or run track. Except for the cleft palate.

You never saw him without his bike. Carrying groceries home in the chrome basket, smoking a cigarette at a political rally in the park, going to a movie downtown, or back home to the house where his high school friend was raised and now lived and offered sanctuary. It’s how he got around.

In a town of 150,000, it was hard, but not

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Photograph by Brian Swander. impossible. We all thought he was strange.

Of course, he couldn’t drive because he had done too many drugs and had too many DUIs. But, we put up with him because he was our classmate. Plus, he was funny. He could have done stand-up. Except for the addictions and the damage done.

You never saw him without his bike. Tipping his hat to the dogs and the whores on 9th Street, delivering groceries to the

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seniors at Ralston Tower, handing out clean needles to the junkies in Tower Park, swaying to the beat of MoBand, or living in his tent down by the river. It was how he got from here to there and back again.

In a town of over 200,000, it was dangerous riding a bike. Nobody paid attention.

Nobody thought a bicyclist had the right of way. Nobody cared. We all thought he was crazy nuts. Of course, he couldn’t drive because something had happened

in the Iraqi desert when he was protecting our freedom. There was no “there” there anymore. But, we accepted him because of his kindness. He could have been a saint.

Except for the scars, visible and not.

In a world driven by expectations, they had none. They took things as they came and made the best of them; the sad and bad situations. They lived in the moment.

Right here, right now. And they were never disappointed.

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ZEN TIME OUT

by Mary Layton W

Tasty festivals this month!..

Two of our amazing local ethnic culture are having their annual food festivals this month.

The Assyrian Food Festival

will be held on Sat and Sun, September 14 & 15 at their cultural center hall on 3119 S. Central St in Ceres. You can taste so many of the traditional treats, listen to the music, do the line dance and celebrate learning about the cultures around you.

Tix are $14 advance and $17 at the door and include dinner! You can’t go wrong with that.

The Greek Church

will be holding their event on September 21 and 22 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. There will be dancing, a complete meal, bakery items and tour of the church. 313 Tokay. $14 advance, $17 at door. OPA!

here’s all the time going? An hour feels more like half an hour.

What happened? Have the computers, texts and tweets accelerated time?

Is the universe spinning faster? Sure seems like people have a lot less time than before.

Technology has countless advantages but it does not necessarily buy us extra time as we expected it would. We are busier than ever.

That urge to constantly want to get more things done. Even when we might have a chance to relax, waiting for a plane or a train, waiting in line, sitting in traffic – we want to be productive because we have the means.

Or we just want to kill time.

We entertain ourselves. With the click of a button we search for answers for any topic under the sun. We are learning and

gathering so much information so quickly.

All that multitasking we have come accustomed to is overwhelming and makes us nervous and tense. In this ultra busy era it is a blessing to have a regular practice of Yoga, T’ai Chi or similar meditative activities. The time has come to find a TIME OUT. taichi4modesto.com or call (209) 572-4518

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ALL AGES Football Season

by Leia Johnson

Football season is finally here and everyone’s getting excited! I’m looking forward to my third year of cheering for the Central Saints. The Saints are a Pop Warner football and cheer league in the Tri Valley Youth Football League or TVYFL. Being a member of Saints Cheer means we learn and do a lot of different things that are important in life. We work out and stay fit. We work to stay positive and spirited all the time.

A couple of weeks ago we went to JAMZ camp. There, we learned new dances and how to stunt! In cheer, it’s always fun to spend multiple years with the same people and group but we also get to make so many new friends too! This will be my last year cheering for the saints before high school and I look forward to working with the younger cheerleaders just as others did for me when I was new. I will be sad to go but I am happy that others will get to go through the same experience as I did. Of course, my favorite part is the cheerleading! And why are we there? The football players, of course! And they work really hard too!

They practice rain or shine and it pays off.

The Central Saints Varsity team was undefeated last year and won the TVYFL Super Bowl!

So, now that it’s FINALLY time for football and fall school sports, it is your turn to cheer. If your family member, neighbor, friend or anyone you know plays football or plays any other sport, go out and cheer them on! I can say from experience that

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it’s such great feeling having people in the stands for you! Since it is waterpolo season, you can cheer from the pool deck.

The highschool football games are serious fun for teens all over the area and there are games on Thursday and Friday nights most every week. The local cross country teams run at legion park and you can go cheer for them as they run. You can also cheer for your local musicians! Queen Bean, P. Wexford’s, Hero’s and Barking Dog are all ages places where our awesome local musicians play. Barkin’ Dog regularly hosts youth bands All of these things make Modesto a great place to cheer for!

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BLUES & JAZZ What’s new with Jazz and the Blues news

by Eric Benson

Oh, it’s a long, long while from May to December but the days grow shorter when you reach September. When the autumn weather turns leaves to flame, one hasn’t got the time for the waiting game, oh the days dwindle down to precious few…those few precious days I’ll spend with you. September’s song gives me pause for reflection on the changing of the seasons and those little things that make one’s life worthwhile, family and friends and a life well lived.

Though times are tough there is much in our area of the world to be thankful for like, the music and art scene in our community.

My band Ultra Lounge will be playing at the Barkin’ Dog Grill on Sept. 21st with the usual cast of criminals and special guest multi percussionist Derek Rolando of Desert Chant. Derek is a seasoned percussionist who’s graced the stage with alumni from the Santana Band and Escovedo Family band and others. The band plays Jazz, R & B, funk and this time round a lot of Latin grooves.

The Gallo Center has been on fire with bringing in the acts: Straight no Chaser, REO Speedwagon, Johnny Mathis, Gordon Lightfoot, Yellowjackets and George “Thoroughly Good” was “bad to the bone.” Coming Sept REO Speedwagon 9/16, Johnny Mathis, Gordon Lightfoot.

Thorogood was great and even in the cheap seats up in heaven where I sat, the show was incredible! Yes John Griswold says he’s throwing in the Jazz promotional towel but he’s working with Gallo to promote quality Jazz Shows, so come out for the Yellowjackets. The show will be in the small intimate hall and tickets will sell out. John has also booked jazz musician Slim Man, coming to the Mistlin Gallery on September 28. Another crowd pleaser will be the Modesto Symphony Orchestra when it goes Picnic at the Pops with Magical Mystery Tour a la Beatles on Sept. 7th. Check out www. modestosymphony.org.

More bright moments in store for the month. The State Theatre continues with quality offerings in film and music series.

Sept 27th Mexican Songstress & Latin

Grammy nominee Carla Morrison

Grammy nominee Carla Morrison does a benefit concert for the Lograr Community Institute. So come on down and support the State, check out www.thestate.org.

The new invigorated Hero’s sports Bar is booking rock, punk and some world shows.

Coming in September are: 4th Poke De Squid, (SKA), 7th Forum Walters, (Punk), 14th Ala Luna & guest (Reggae), 18th Vibrators, (Punk), 20th Starlite Wranglers,

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(Rockabilly), 21st Triple D, (Rock), and 28th Broken Trojan, (Punk & Rock). On the kickin out the jams side: Barkin’ Dog Thursdays with Dave Dow, (Jazz), Queen Bean Sundays hosts jam with acoustic, rock music.

Modesto Sound has a funraiser Sept 28th at 3440 Wycliffe Drive at a private residence.

On the bill in a garden setting so far are: Francesca Bavaro, Madie Boyd, and Lisa Davila. I went last year and great food and drink and good time had by all in an all age venue. check: www.modestosound.org.

ModestoView is providing lighting and PA support to the event.

Need to get, give me some input at: mbenson@fire2wire.com, or cell 209-918-7033.

Peace out, Eric Benson

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ACOUSTIC

URBAN Representing your self the right way!

by Tru Luv Lopez W

eather you are looking for you or your group to be recognized, booked or shopping to record labels, it is very important to represent yourself in a professional manner. Do not assume that since we are in this music industry, that you can be unprofessional. Spell check your messages!

From experience, I suggest your presentation be professional. A sharp Promo Press kit is very important to have. Be creative, you’re not the only one out there looking to be booked or signed. The days of “Check out my music it’s dope” is not only played out, it makes you seem desperate. Make sure that the subject line of your email is “extremely important”. Make it clever and creative. Say “hello”, “please”, and “thank you” in every email. Make sure to include in your message links to your discography, social networking sites and any posted music, videos or press kit. You can also just gather this together in a document with a bio and some photos. Now you have a press kit!

Steer away from lying to promoters and organizations on units sold and bookings etc. Not only is you reputation on the line you will soon be burning bridges and lose contacts. If that does not work, maybe the person you are seeking isn’t interested at the moment. Never talk about them in a disrespectful mater and put them down.

How does that make you look? Challenge yourself and take your experience with humility!

Samples of press kits Personally at times when you may feel you have reached the end of your ropes, it seams miracles may happen. When your professional communication with others, networking and character gives you the edge, promoters and labels may contact you! For example in 2010, I was contacted and booked for XFest as The Fiesta boyz, as a local in Modesto and it was an honor.

Now I am booked in 2 states as an independent artist. That being said, back to the representation, your music will set the tone, that’s if you have one at all.

This is Tru Luv Lopez and I’m off traveling starting in Sept. Stay tuned on truluvmusic. com This is the Urbano “Latinos Stand UP”

Classic Murals Rule!

Over the last year, we have put up some great Classic Community Murals, the 32 Deuce at 13th & J, the 57 Chevy at the Chamber of Commerce, Chuck Berry on Downey and the 57 Chevy in McHenry Village. This month ModestoView is so proud to support Aaron Vickery’s latest masterpiece on the wall of Camp 4. Our boom lift allowed Aaron to complete this amazing and huge work of Royal Robbins for Murals in Motown.

Making Modesto better is a team effort and working together we make the city we want! Stop by Camp 4, take a look and then go inside an have an amazing glass of wine and some tasty treats.

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Dial L for Loves It!

by Aaron Rowan L

ordy f---ing lordy! The new Not An Airplane record, Unpredictable Fame, has found its way into this world, and it is sweet.

The last effort by this homegrown trio was named editor’s pick in Rolling Stone, but this latest album is as explosive as….. well, that fellow who found his way onto the cover of the above named magazine recently, to much controversy. The opener ’Self Portrait’ is a stripped-down acoustic tune, but from there, the album wanders down a myriad of sonic pathways, all the while maintaining an Americana/oldtimey feel. ‘It Was Probably Science’ and ‘Conventional Matters and Daily Smirks’ highlight the band’s hard-rocking side, as well as frontman Nick Shattell’s trademark philosophy-heavy lyrics. ‘You, Me and Everyone Else We Know’ goes from some Old West saloon piano to a medieval-sounding horn passage and back again. Not quite like anything I’ve heard before, but of course, that is true of most every tune by this unique outfit. www.notanairplane. com.

A few of the good times happening around town this month: -Friday 9/6 - Appalachian/folk duo Loves It! are coming back to town, on tour from Austin. Local folk/Americana stars Heaven Lindsey-Burtch and Adam Bishop & The Young Guns are taking part in this exciting lineup as well. 7 PM at Café Deva (1202 J St.), $5 cover.

-Friday the 13th - a very lucky day! I’ve got some special headliners coming in - the kinfolk of the great Linda Ronstadt! The Ronstadt Generations trio consists of her brother Michael G. and his sons Pete and Michael J. They carry on not only Linda’s legacy, but a family musical legacy stretching back to the 1800’s. Michael J. is a virtuoso cellist, and will give a special solo set as an extra treat. Our very own Patty Castillo Davis will be getting things fired up with her Southwestern-infused, not-quitecountry sound. We’ll be at Barkin’ Dog Grill, 940 11th St. Show at 7:30, $10 cover.

Heaven Lindsey-Burtch -Saturday 9/14 - new trio The Rainy Day Ramblers, led by local songwriter Rainy Escobar, will be playing their mix of country and swing at Barkin’ Dog from 7-10 PM. The band also features Bill Sharpe on standup bass and Eric Johnson on lead acoustic.

-Thursday 9/19 - various live acts for the monthly Art Walk. Acclaimed singer/ songwriter Elyse Miller will be visiting from Fort Collins, CO to perform at Peer Recovery Art Project (1222 J St.) from 5:30 to 8:30; and blues/rock/jam band Broken Injun headlined at Café Deva for ModestoSound’s monthly showcase, along with other artists. Music starts there at 6 PM. -Friday 9/27 - my fellow house concert host Sue Cotter features David Nigel Lloyd, a stellar craftsman of British/Celtic/ traditional-inspired tunes. Originally from Kenya (and he’s got the birth certificate to prove it), he’s performed all over the U.S., Canada and the UK, but has been a CA resident for decades. RSVP to Sue at cottersL@yahoo.com.

The Rondstadt Generations Trio

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FIT My friend A. J. Mitchell

by Efren Martinez Too tired, it’s been a long day, legs hurt, it’s too hot, it’s too cold. Sometimes any reasoning beyond the fact that we are just being lazy will comfort us so we don’t have to separate ourselves from the couch or that bag of chips to exercise. Sure, I’ve been there, well for about a minute until the vision of my friend A.J. Mitchell enters my mind. Then I’m all about getting in my fitness.

For AJ any of the above excuses is just nonsense. Just recently I spotted AJ racing in one of The ShadowChase Running Club races. AJ is a phenomenal athlete. Even though he’s been paralyzed from the waste down all of his life, he doesn’t let that stop him. AJ’s new to the club and he joined because according to him, he just needed a little more motivation to get out and start being active again. For AJ living a healthy

lifestyle is just part of who he wants to be, and not only is he competitive, he also loves being active through racing. And yes, regardless of his Spina Bifida, AJ’s quick and will leave you in the dust in any race.

Recently I asked AJ what sparks the fire to get his wheels moving so fast. With a smile, AJ proudly referred to his newly beloved ShadowChase friends, “The ShadowChasers have helped me in many ways, they’ve helped me become more outspoken and open, also they have helped me push myself to a whole new fitness level. It’s really helped me see what I can do regardless of having a disability.” Thus far AJ’s has entered around 35 races from 100 meters to a half marathon and he has his sights on not only racing a full marathon, but to compete in The Boston Marathon and a century race. You go AJ! For this DJ in fitness; I

look forward every morning to reading your posts on facebook of rolling out the miles on hills, racing in races and your positive attitude. All of this pushes me not only to be a better athlete, but also to be a better person. Thank you for that.

Modesto View readers, if you too would like to follow my friend AJ’s progress, I invite you to friend him at A.J. Paralyzaher Mitchell on Facebook or you can personally meet this inspirational fellow at The Peace Officers Memorial race in Modesto on September 23rd .

I asked AJ if he could share a few words with our Modesto View Readers and here’s

what he had to say. “The words I like to live by are “go hard or home”. If you are at home thinking you can’t run a race, it’s not impossible. It may take some time but you can do it, look at me I have been through 30 very tough surgeries and I am still out here giving my all, it’s doable and I look forward to meeting all of you at my next race.”

Fitness Tip Raising your heart rate to at least 65% 3-4 times a week with only 3040 minutes of fitness per session along with a clean diet will help you live a hart healthy active lifestyle.

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BLUES

NON PROFIT St. Vincent De Paul Goes for a Record Words and photos by Ruben J. Porras

Standing outside of the offices of the St.

Vincent De Paul Church Food Distribution Program is a humbling experience. The current state of our economy has created a need within our community that has always existed but has grown tremendously over recent years.

The team behind the St. Vincent De Paul program has had to raise the bar and think outside of the lets say – grocery bag – to fill the need and they are in the process right now of stepping up their game in a big way.

If you have ever considered donating canned foods, this is the time to do it. Volunteers at the Oakdale Road church are working toward a lofty goal of collecting 30,000 cans of food during their current drive. Success will not only feed hundreds of local families, it will also earn the church a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. That in turn will create a great deal of needed awareness for the program.

The numbers involved in a program of this nature are staggering. Program auditor, Donna Lawler explained that between 60 and 161 bags go out to local families daily. In 2012, the program distributed 8,000 bags. This year between January and June, 4,714 bags were distributed. Each bag contains 10 essential items and two to three novelty items if they are available. Basic toiletries are also distributed if available.

Committee point person, Tatiana MerrickCasiano explained that the work involved in the program involves a team of 30 daily volunteers and what she refers to as “40-50 little elves” that work on an as-needed basis.

“The volunteers that work with us work tirelessly and they don’t do it for recognition,” said Merrick-Casiano.” “Some of the volunteers that we have now once utilized our services and now they essentially return the favor. That is the mindset here. It takes a dedicated team and we have that.”

One current volunteer, Kyle Kemper, need-

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ed the program at one point in his life and in an effort to give back to the community and do volunteer work, he returned to volunteer with the program.

“I have some free time now and I can’t think of a better way to use it,” said Kemper.

This program helped me. It helped to save my life. I enjoy helping very much. This is very fulfilling to me.”

St. Vincent De Paul has been working with the community to provide food distribution services for over 15 years and they have done so via word-of-mouth and through area social services programs.

Those resources are effective but a wider push is needed to make the goal of 30,000 cans for this current promotion.

Donations of food can be made at Jaunt Adventure Gear on the corner of 10th and Needham Streets in Modesto, Castle Real Estate on the corner of J and 14th Streets downtown or at St. Vincent De Paul at 1813 Oakdale Road. The church can also accept monetary donations in any amount. Donations for the Guinness Book Drive need to be made by September 8th but donations are always accepted at the church’s offices.

Volunteer, Cliff Judd wrapped up our interview with the team at St. Vincent De Paul by making a statement that made what they do very clear.

“Jesus wanted to help the poor,” said Judd.

Editor’s note: Those in need can register at St. Vincent De Paul to pick up food on Tuesdays from 10am-12pm and Thursdays from 1pm-3pm. The program is income-based but nobody is turned away.

Proof of income, valid photo identification and a basic application is required.

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Volunteer Cliff Judd stands next to a molehill of donations that is steadily growing into a mountain.

The English are Coming! by ‘Big’ Earl Matthews

Sheatherfest is the creation of Willy Tea Taylor from the band The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit and is named after Dave Sheather from Kent, England. Dave is a music lover - strike that - Dave is a complete music-nut/evangelist.

When Dave decides he loves your music he throws his back into it. Hosting traveling musicians in his home, helping connect people from the US with European bookers and sharing the heck out of Youtube videos and links for his social media followers.

Dave is a musician’s best friend and a man who deserves love.

When Willy found out that his friend Dave was coming all the way from England to Oakdale just to see one of his favorite bands, TGLTSO, Willy took that as a sign and made sure that Dave would get a firstclass show and then some. Willy brought together some of his musical friends and threw a party in Dave’s honor. He called this party Sheather Fest.

Now in its fourth year, Sheather Fest features bands and solo performers from all over the country. The guests of honor, Dave and his wife Sue are being treated this year to a 4-day event with a “Celebrity Bowling Tournament” and a play written and performed by Willy Taylor and three days of music.

This years Line up includes Folk, Blues, Singer/Songwriter, Country, Americana

and more than a few bands that defy classification. Just to hit you with a few names, Possessed By Paul James (Austin, TX), The Calamity Cubes (Kansas City, KC), Willie Watson (formerly of Old Crow Medicine Show), The Haunted Windchimes (Pueblo, CO), TGLTSO (Oakdale CA), Eli Alsup (Modesto, CA), Bloody Ol’ Mule (Oklahoma City, OK), yours truly along with so many more local and national acts that I can’t list them all.

This is going to be so much fun that you will pinch yourself to make sure you are not dreaming… did I go too far with that last line? Heck no! What I mean to tell you is that if you enjoy American roots music, this is the show for you.

Sheatherfest schedule notes: Friday Night at the Cow Track Lounge in Oakdale will be very limited, in fact it is over halfway sold out as of the time of this writing. Saturday’s show will be at the Rivers Edge in Knights Ferry and Sunday’s show will take place just down the road a block at Rick’s Saloon which is also in Knights Ferry. Friday and Sunday are 21 and over, Saturday’s event is all-ages.Tickets are available for all 3 days while supplies last and also for individual days. Contact (209)499-6878 for more information and to get your tickets. You can also order using Paypal. Email

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BARGAIN

Let’s Get Simple

by Monica Barber

The summer’s end is nearly here and the warm mornings now bring a brisk bit of air with them. Children welcome the return to school as Fall slowly ebbs closer. Just as you find yourself winding back into a sense of normalcy, remember to enjoy the simplicity of living. Through living simply comes the challenge of spending simply. There’s never a need to overspend when there’s plenty of opportunity to indulge in a bargain in Modesto. Enjoy a little simplicity while getting the best bang for your buck.

Once again Modesto’s premier event for edible extravagance is back! Celebrating it’s 27th year, The Center for Human Services presents Edible Extravaganza. Join in the fun and sample a variety of cuisine and beverages from the Valley’s finest food vendors at the price of a night on the town. The ticket proceeds go toward a great cause and you’ll be treated like royalty as you dine on fabulous food. Mark your calendars for

September 5, 2013. Don’t miss this event!

More information: centerforhumanservices.org Are you ready for some great architecture?

Modesto welcomes back The 6th Annual Modesto International Architectural Festival September 14 - 22, 2013. The nine-day festival boasts more than 70 events that celebrate and promote public awareness about architecture as a profession and as an art in Modesto. If you are a photography buff, find the Modesto International Architectural Festival on Instagram and learn how

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to win an iPad by taking photos of your favorite local buildings. More information: modestoarchfest.com The McHenry Mansion Foundation invites you to join the 130th Anniversary Dinner on September 27th. The garden party celebrates the mansion’s 130th anniversary and restoration. The foundation is selling dinner tickets for $60. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the mansion’s visitor center at (209) 5490428 or visit mchenrymansion.org.

Take in a little art before you end the month. Mistlin Gallery presents Art in the Garden. Artists works will be showcased for viewing and for sale in the gardens of the La Loma and College area neighborhoods. Each garden and artist is curated differently.

Tickets are available at Mistlin Gallery for $20.00. For more information call Mistlin Gallery at (209) 529-3369.

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September 1 A Life of their Own Blue Jasmine Blue Jasmine Brave Bull-ettes Drag Show Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market DRAGalicous at ClimaX Everyday Happy Hour Foe Breakfast Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Knights Ferry Breakfast Ride an A,B,C Ride Modesto Flea Market Modesto Nuts vs. Stockton Ports Newman Fall Festival Pool Tournament Queen Bean Open Mic Night Riverbank Golden Agers Shadowchase Group Run The Golden Oldies Dance Party This is Martin Bonner Turlock Senior Center Dance VFW Breakfast Vintage Faire Farmers Market Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII September 2 A Life of their Own Blue Jasmine Everyday Happy Hour Happy Hour Karaoke Monday Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Nuts vs. Stockton Ports Newman Fall Festival Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Story Time Tango Dance Club This is Martin Bonner WCPL Poker Night Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms September 3 $2 Tuesday and Karaoke A Life of their Own A Place in The Sun All Kids Craft Fair Art Gallery Brave Bull Happy Hour Cornhole Games Everyday Happy Hour Forever Young Dance Club Friends of the Library meeting Happy Hour Industry Night Red Solo Cup Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Neil Buettner Live Paper Airplane Craft Shadowchase Group Run Shadowchase Group Run Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Surla’s Happy Hour This is Martin Bonner Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Wiggle Worms September 4 A Life of their Own Al Medina All Kids Craft Fair Art Gallery Beer Pong Blue Jasmine Bookmark Craft Brave Bull Happy Hour Comedy Open Mic Night Cooking with Turf Creole Jazz Kings DJ Jason Gulley Everyday Happy Hour Friend of the Library Meeting Graffiti Velvet Creamery Cruise In Happy Hour Karaoke Night Poke Da Squid + Pool Tournament Riverbank Golden Agers Skirts N’ Flirts Square Dance Club Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time

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One Stop Design Center State Theatre State Theatre Brave Bull 1651 East Whitmore Avenue 3113 Crows Landing Rd. ClimaX Bar and Nightclub - 607 7th St Climax Bar & Night Club Eagles Hall Modesto Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Raley’s Parking Lot 3020 Floyd Ave 1107 South 7th Street John Thurman Field Pioneer Park Newman The Other Place Queen Bean Coffee House 3600 Sante fe St, Riverbank,Ca Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Crocodiles Nightclub State Theatre Turlock Senior Center VFW Hall Modesto Vintage Vaire Village Carnegie Arts Center One Stop Design Center State Theatre Climax Bar & Night Club Clarion / Shooters Pub The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge John Thurman Field Pioneer Park Newman Firkin and Fox Riverbank Library Jacob’s Fine Dining State Theatre Battered Beaver Oakdale Modesto Library Modesto Library Climax Bar & Night Club One Stop Design Center State Theatre Modesto Library Chartreuse Muse Brave Bull Nino’s Place Climax Bar & Night Club Modesto Senior Center Riverbank Library Clarion / Shooters Pub Clarion / Shooters Pub Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge P Wexford’s Pub Newman Library MJC Track MJC Track Ceres Library Ceres Library Denair Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library Patterson Library Patterson Library Waterford Library Surla’s Restaurant State Theatre Speakeasy Modesto Library One Stop Design Center Queen Bean Coffee House Modesto Library Chartreuse Muse Nino’s Place State Theatre Denair Library Brave Bull Speakeasy Lounge P Wexford’s Pub Clarion / Shooters Pub The Boardroom Climax Bar & Night Club Turlock Library Velvet Creamery Clarion / Shooters Pub Midway Lounge Hero’s Brewpub The Other Place Riverbank Community Center Riverbank Oakdale Grange Hall Empire Library Modesto Library Newman Library Oakdale Library

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Ridgeway’s Lounge Henry Miller Park 1107 South 7th Street The Other Place Queen Bean Coffee House Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale State Theatre Bob Hope Theatre Crocodiles Nightclub VFW Hall Modesto Vintage Vaire Village Carnegie Arts Center One Stop Design Center Modesto Library Patterson Library Climax Bar & Night Club Clarion / Shooters Pub The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge The Other Place Keyes Library Firkin and Fox Gallo Center Riverbank Library Jacob’s Fine Dining Battered Beaver Oakdale Modesto Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library Climax Bar & Night Club One Stop Design Center Modesto Library Chartreuse Muse Waterford Library Nino’s Place Climax Bar & Night Club Modesto Library Newman Library Salida Library Modesto Senior Center Denair Library Clarion / Shooters Pub Modesto Library Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge State Theatre P Wexford’s Pub MJC Track MJC Track Ceres Library Denair Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library Patterson Library Waterford Library Surla’s Restaurant Speakeasy Modesto Library One Stop Design Center Queen Bean Coffee House Modesto Library Chartreuse Muse Nino’s Place Speakeasy Lounge Clarion / Shooters Pub The Boardroom Climax Bar & Night Club Denair Library Modesto Library Riverbank Library Velvet Creamery Clarion / Shooters Pub Midway Lounge Hughson Library Various Modesto Restaurants Modesto Library The Other Place Riverbank Community Center Riverbank Barkin’ Dog Grill Oakdale Grange Hall P Wexford’s Pub Empire Library Modesto Library Newman Library Oakdale Library Surla’s Restaurant Patterson Library Turlock Senior Center American Legion Hall Turlock Hero’s Brewpub Salida Library Salida Library Turlock Library Climax Bar & Night Club Climax Bar & Night Club Carnegie Arts Center

September 19 A Life of their Own Adapted Bowling Al Medina All Kids Craft Fair Art Gallery Art Walk Beer Pong Dave Dow open jam session Everyday Happy Hour Excel Basics Happy Hour Johnny & Kelly Live Karaoke Night Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Neil & Matt Live Pirate Craft Project Shadowchase Group Run Shadowchase Group Run Spanish & Latin Dance Music Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Surla’s Happy Hour Teen Duct Tape Craft Thirsty $3 Thursdays Thirsty Thursdays at ClimaX Veteran’s Stand Down Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII September 20 6th Annual Architecture Movie Night A Life of their Own All Kids Craft Fair Art Gallery Echo Chamber Everyday Happy Hour Friday Night Folk Dancing Fusion Fridays Graffiti Summer Nights at A&W Happy Hour Johnny & Kelly Live Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Local Music Modesto Ballroom Dance Club Modesto VFW Hamburger Nights MOFEST! 7 Research & Development Starlight Wranglers - Darlin’ Clementines Strange Brew Surla’s Happy Hour Thank Vodka Its Friday Veteran’s Stand Down VFW Dinner Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII September 21 80s, 90s, Boogie Nights A Life of their Own All Kids Craft Fair Art Gallery Ceres Flea Market Chili Cook-Off Crows Landing Flea Market Everyday Happy Hour Experience Saturday Family Legacy Writing Family Movie Graffiti Summer Nights at A&W House Music Show - DJ Felipe Garcia Jack Daddy Johnny Mathis Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Local Music Live Music Local Author Fair Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Flea Market Modesto International Architecture Festival MoPride Festival 2013 Ratz Reunion for Rogers Park Research & Development Sexy Saturdays Shadowchase Group Run Super Hero SloshBall The Cancer Awareness Run & Ride The Ratz Return The Ultimate Experience The Weekend Dance Party Triple D + Ultra Lounge/Derek Rolando Veteran’s Stand Down Waterford to Knights Ferry (Ride What’s Up Doc Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII September 22 A Life of their Own All Kids Craft Fair Brave Bull-ettes Drag Show Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market DRAGalicous at ClimaX Everyday Happy Hour Family Night Films - Hotel Transylvania Festival of Four The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie Karaoke Night

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Karaoke with Clovis King Merced Senior Social Ballroom Dance Modesto Flea Market Pool Tournament Queen Bean Open Mic Night Senior Citizens Dance and Potluck Shadowchase Group Run The Golden Oldies Dance Party VFW Breakfast Vintage Faire Farmers Market Waterford to Snelling A,B,C Ride Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII September 23 A Life of their Own All Kids Craft Fair Civics Class Everyday Happy Hour Friends of the Library Meeting Happy Hour Karaoke Monday Karaoke with Clovis King LEGO Day Monday Night Football Party Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Story Time WCPL Poker Night Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms September 24 $2 Tuesday and Karaoke A Life of their Own All Kids Craft Fair Art Gallery Cornhole Games Everyday Happy Hour Forever Young Dance Club Happy Hour Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Jam Neil Buettner Live Riverbank Library Book Club Shadowchase Group Run Shadowchase Group Run Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Surla’s Happy Hour Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Wiggle Worms Word Basics September 25 A Life of their Own Al Medina All Kids Craft Fair Art Gallery Beer Pong Comedy Open Mic Night Creole Jazz Kings DJ Jason Gulley Everyday Happy Hour Graffiti Velvet Creamery Cruise In Happy Hour Karaoke Night Pool Tournament Riverbank Golden Agers Skirts N’ Flirts Square Dance Club Soul Heart Live Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Surla’s Happy Hour T(w)een Giant Game Day Tubular Bracelets Turlock Stepping Pards Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Wild Wednesday Wild Wednesday Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII September 26 A Life of their Own Al Medina All Kids Craft Fair Art Gallery Beer Pong Brian Regan Dave Dow open jam session Everyday Happy Hour Happy Hour Intermediate Excel Johnny & Kelly Live Karaoke Night LEGO Club Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Neil & Matt Live Shadowchase Group Run Shadowchase Group Run

Ridgeway’s Lounge Merced Senior Community Center 1107 South 7th Street The Other Place Queen Bean Coffee House Hughson Senior Center Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Crocodiles Nightclub VFW Hall Modesto Vintage Vaire Village Ace Hardware Parking Lot Carnegie Arts Center One Stop Design Center Modesto Library Patterson Library Climax Bar & Night Club Oakdale Library Clarion / Shooters Pub The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge Turlock Library The Other Place Firkin and Fox Riverbank Library Battered Beaver Oakdale Modesto Library Modesto Library Climax Bar & Night Club One Stop Design Center Modesto Library Chartreuse Muse Nino’s Place Climax Bar & Night Club Modesto Senior Center Clarion / Shooters Pub Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Queen Bean Coffee House P Wexford’s Pub Riverbank Library MJC Track MJC Track Ceres Library Denair Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Keyes Library Modesto Library Oakdale Library Patterson Library Waterford Library Surla’s Restaurant Speakeasy Modesto Library Modesto Library One Stop Design Center Queen Bean Coffee House Modesto Library Chartreuse Muse Nino’s Place Speakeasy Lounge Clarion / Shooters Pub The Boardroom Climax Bar & Night Club Velvet Creamery Clarion / Shooters Pub Midway Lounge The Other Place Riverbank Community Center Riverbank Oakdale Grange Hall P Wexford’s Pub Empire Library Modesto Library Newman Library Oakdale Library Surla’s Restaurant Modesto Library Hughson Library American Legion Hall Turlock Salida Library Salida Library Turlock Library Climax Bar & Night Club Climax Bar & Night Club Carnegie Arts Center One Stop Design Center Gervasoni Restaurant Modesto Library Chartreuse Muse Clarion / Shooters Pub Gallo Center Barkin’ Dog Grill Climax Bar & Night Club Clarion / Shooters Pub Modesto Library P Wexford’s Pub Midway Lounge Ceres Library Downtown Modesto 16th St The Boardroom Mr.T’s Dounts Save Mart Oakdale Rd & Scenic Dr

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CALENDAR Spanish & Latin Dance Music Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Surla’s Happy Hour Teen Craft Thirsty $3 Thursdays Thirsty Thursdays at ClimaX Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII September 27 A Night with Carla Morrison All Kids Craft Fair Anthem Art Gallery Everyday Happy Hour Friday Night Folk Dancing Fusion Fridays Gotcha Covered Graffiti Summer Nights at A&W Happy Hour Joe & Tim Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Local Music Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan Modesto VFW Hamburger Nights Research & Development Surla’s Happy Hour Thank Vodka Its Friday VFW Dinner Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII September 28 1940’s Dinner & Dance at the Hangar 80s, 90s, Boogie Nights Aircraft Display All Kids Craft Fair Art Gallery Broken Trojan/TruckerDad+ Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market Diego’s Umbrella Everyday Happy Hour Fantastic Peace/Life Center Rummage Sale!

Friends of the Library Book Sale Graffiti Summer Nights at A&W House Music Show - DJ Felipe Garcia In My Life - Musical Beatles Tribute Joe & Tim Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Local Music Live Music Live Music Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Flea Market Modesto Sound Fifth Annual Fundraiser Concert Pasquale Esposito “IL Tempo” Saturday Afternoon Movie Scrapbooking Fun Sexy Saturdays Shadowchase Group Run Slim Man The Nines The Ultimate Experience The Weekend Dance Party Third Annual “Art in the Garden” National Lampoon’s Animal House Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII September 29 All Kids Craft Fair Brave Bull-ettes Drag Show Ceres Flea Market Crows Landing Flea Market DRAGalicous at ClimaX Everyday Happy Hour Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modesto Flea Market Pool Tournament Queen Bean Open Mic Night Shadowchase Group Run Shawnette Sulker The Golden Oldies Dance Party VFW Breakfast Vintage Faire Farmers Market Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII September 30 All Kids Craft Fair Everyday Happy Hour Gordon Lightfoot Happy Hour Karaoke Monday Karaoke with Clovis King Monday Night Football Party Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Story Time WCPL Poker Night Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms

Crocodiles Nightclub Hughson Library Keyes Library Salida Library Turlock Library Turlock Library Surla’s Restaurant Oakdale Library Nino’s Place ClimaX Bar and Nightclub - 607 7th St Carnegie Arts Center State Theatre Modesto Library T’s Cocktails Chartreuse Muse Climax Bar & Night Club Carnegie Arts Center Battered Beaver Oakdale Rivets American Grill A&w Rootbeer Clarion / Shooters Pub P Wexford’s Pub Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Barkin’ Dog Grill Gallo Center VFW Hall Modesto Rivets American Grill Surla’s Restaurant Climax Bar & Night Club VFW Hall Modesto Carnegie Arts Center 700 Tioga Dr Modesto Clarion / Shooters Pub Turlock Municipal Airport Modesto Library Chartreuse Muse Hero’s Brewpub 1651 East Whitmore Avenue 3113 Crows Landing Rd. West Side Theatre Climax Bar & Night Club St.Paul’s Episcopal Church Riverbank Library A&w Rootbeer mixlr.com/fundamentallyhouse Bob Hope Theatre Rivets American Grill Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Barkin’ Dog Grill Nino’s Place T’s Cocktails Downtown Modesto 16t St 1107 South 7th Street 3440 Wycliffe Dr Gallo Center Hughson Library Modesto Library Battered Beaver Oakdale Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Mistlin Gallery The Boardroom Climax Bar & Night Club Crocodiles Nightclub Central California Art Association State Theatre Carnegie Arts Center Modesto Library Brave Bull 1651 East Whitmore Avenue 3113 Crows Landing Rd. ClimaX Bar and Nightclub - 607 7th St Climax Bar & Night Club Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge 1107 South 7th Street The Other Place Queen Bean Coffee House Save Mart Scenic&Oakdale Congress Beth Shalom Crocodiles Nightclub VFW Hall Modesto Vintage Vaire Village Carnegie Arts Center Modesto Library Climax Bar & Night Club Gallo Center Clarion / Shooters Pub The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge The Other Place Firkin and Fox Riverbank Library Battered Beaver Oakdale Modesto Library Modesto Library

Modesto has the best live music.

Here are just a few of our weekly options

Find More at

modestoview.com Monday Night Open Mic w/Shayin Firkin & Fox Open Mic – Clarion

Tuesday Tim Quinn Circus Speakeasy Neil Beuttner P Wexford Rock Jam-Sweet Lu’s Wednesday Soul Heart P. Wexford Creole Jazz Kings Clarion Hotel Rock Jam-The Other Place Thursday Open Jam Barkin’ Dog Johnny & Kelly P. Wexford Neil & Matt Boardroom Rock Jam -White Hawk Friday Bands at Boardroom Bands at P Wexford Bands at T’s Bands at Other Place Bands at Heros Late Nights - Tresettis Saturday Bands at P. Wexford Bands at Boardroom Bands at T’s Bands at Other Place Bands at HerosLate Nights Tresettis Sunday Breakfast with Millionaires Open Mic – Queen Bean

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Open Early!

DOWNTOWN MODESTO

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

Open Late!

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

Parking

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

Try a Cab

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

Take the easy way...

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

Find local restaurants www.modestoview.com

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

Go Downtown Modesto Gallo Season Opens The Gallo Center is presenting another stellar season! The Gallo Team has tuned their offerings offering a blend of music, theater, comedy, spoken word, holiday, events for kids, events for adults and of course come yearly favorites that are Modesto traditions. The season kicks off with the legendary Johnny Mathis and already it September, the Gallo Center gets a running start on the season. There are Broadway hits like Beauty and the Beast and Million Dollar Quartet, Classic rock from Three Dog Night (featuring Modestan Michael Allsup), Marty Stuart, Roger McQuinn and Bryan Adams, comedy from Lewis Black, Jason Alexander and Martin Short and favorites like the Nutcracker, Pink Martini and Manheim Steamroller. So much fun for everyone. Don’t delay, get tix ASAP at www.galloarts.org Also, please consider becoming a Friend of the Center and step up and be a big donor to keep the arts alive and thriving in Modesto.

Go Downtown Modesto Modesto Sound “Fun”draiser – September 28 Music is our future and there are some amazing youth bands here in town.

Last month we had ModStock at Graceada Park and this month we have a fundraiser in a lush tropical garden here in Modesto to support the Modesto Sound Program and Recording Studio. This is an amazing program that teaches kids how to record and master their music. The Award Winning producer Lucky Lew (Grandaddy, Good Luck Thrift Store, High Voltage, Built Like Alaska) is a mentor to these students and teaches the excellence of fine performance and recording. Please consider donating or attending this event on Sept 28 at 3440 Wycliffe. Donation at door includes dinner and a show featuring Francesca Bavaro, Madie Boyd, Liisa Davila and the Valley’s Got Talent winning band. Event starts at 5 pm.

Info at www.modestosound.org / 209-573-0533 Go Downtown Modesto MoFest Sept 20 – Gallo Center ModestoView supports equality for everyone. PFLAG’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender persons, as well as their families and friends through support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and secure civil rights. PFLAG Modesto provides an opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. Every year, they present MoFest and this year it is at the Gallo Center. There are films, speakers and other great presentations.

Check it out and everyone in the world needs support from their friends and community. Event begins at 7:30 pm Tickets $15 adults, $5 for students with valid student ID

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1. Aaron Carter gets the groove on at X Fest. 2. Aron Faria gets all Pink Floyd on us. 3. Jill Ferris, Darrin Wilkins and Doug Robinett help prepare for Xfest. 4. Johnny Moroko as Mick Jagger with Stones fan Tina Fenton. 5. Le Faux Gitane performs at the Modesto Farmers' Market. 6. Efren and Natalie Martinez pose all Graffiti style. 7. Johnny Moroko owns the stage as Mick Jagger. 8. Fans and celebs line up at Climaxx Nightclub. 9. Ray Vazera, Nate Ingnacio and Big Earl Matthews are the Poor House Millionaires. 10. An amazing photo of the Rim Fire from Groveland from ModestoView reader. 11. Fit View editor Efren Martinez at the Burbank School Back Pack Drive. 12. Dr. Curtis Grant sings some amazing Maddox Brothers and Rose at Modesto Rotary. 13. DAM's Mike Allsup in the smoke at X Fest. 14. Josh Roseblum jams it live at the Queen Bean. 15. Fans celebrate in the bubble party at X Fest. 16. Moonshine Bandits have the crowd raising their glass! 17. Youth jam with Darrin Morris at Modstock. 18. Winners at the Modesto Tennis Invitational at Brenda Athletic. 19. Alicia Maria Greer, Carley Thompson and Kimberlee Dickens tune up for the August ModestoView cover shot. 20. Modesto Rotary's Kathy Halsey Rockabilly jams with Tony Trevino. 21. Megan Richardson belts it out at Modstock. 22. In the swing of things at Respect on the River. 23. Y & T tears it up at X Fest before their euro tour. 24. The girls having fun at Respect on the River. 25. The fans are cheering at the Queen Bean Open Mic Night. Photo Credits: Chris Murphy: 3, 4, 7, 19, 20. Ruben Porras: 1, 5, 8, 9, 15. Michael J Mangano: 2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23. Mike Allsup: 24. Efren Martinez: 11, 14. 25. Unknown: 10.

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TogEThER, WE RUN AND RIDE To FIghT CANCER This fully-supported family-oriented community event, in partnership with Shadow Chase Running Club and Fun Sport Bikes, includes educational exhibits addressing cancer and healthy lifestyles with free activities for kids. Food and prizes are included for registered participants.

ThE RUN

Course is flat and fast, on paved streets and campus roads.

10K and 2-Mile Run/Walk, Kids Fun Run

ThE RIDE

Riders will find fully supported rest stops with cycling-specific snacks.

61-Mile Ride, 25-Mile Ride,12-Mile Ride

ThE CoMBo

CANCER AWARENESS RUN AND RIDE SaTuRday, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 MOdESTO JuNIOR COLLEGE WEST CaMPuS, 2201 BLuE GuM aVENuE, MOdESTO Pre-registered packet pick-up: Friday, September 20, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the event site.

For more information, call (209) 569-7789 or to register online, visit our website.

The Combo is offered at a discounted price for those who wish to participate in two events. (61-mile ride not available.)

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