Creedence Clearwater Revisited at Gallo Center
MODESTO, CA – (October 17, 2011) – Creedence Clearwater Revisited, the acclaimed rock group formed by two band members of the original Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Creedence Clearwater Revival, will play at the Gallo Center for the Arts on Thursday, November 17 at 7:00 PM. Started in 1995 by Stu Cook and […]
Rumpelstiltskin
The classic Brothers Grimm fairytale Rumpelstiltskin will be performed by Modesto Performing Arts at the Gallo Center on Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 PM. The story tells of a gnome that helps a maiden turn straw into gold in exchange for her first born child and later offers to retract the agreement if she can […]
Gallo Gets Weird!
“Weird Al” Yankovic, the biggest selling comedy recording artist of all time, will make a stop in Modesto as part of his Alpocalypse tour at the Gallo Center for the Arts on Wednesday, November 9 at 8:00PM. Tickets range from $19 to $69. A 15% discount is available for groups of 15 or more. For […]
Grammy Award Winner At Gallo Center
Internationally hailed as one of the greatest songstresses of our time, Grammy Award winning Roberta Flack will perform at the Gallo Center for the Arts on Sunday, November 6, at 7:00 PM. Her songs bring insight into our lives, loves, culture and politics, while effortlessly traversing a broad musical landscape from pop to soul to […]
Riverdance In Modesto
RIVERDANCE, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people throughout the globe, will play 5 performances at the Gallo Center for the Arts on November 11-13. Tickets range from $39 to $99. A 15% discount is available for groups of […]
Buddy’s Pub – NightView
By Kate Serpa I hadn’t heard about Buddy’s until recently when a friend of mine told me about a bar with a great tap selection and a lax rule on throwing peanut shells on the ground. My initial thought was: in Modesto? I haven’t heard of such a place. I’m a bit on the arrogant […]
Rockabilly View- October 2011
Rockabilly View By Jennifer Alsup Modesto? Who would of thought that Rockabilly originated in the valley? Many would argue that it was right here in Modesto, CA in the mid to late thirties. After being unsuccessful with sharecropping during the early Depression, the Maddux family hitch-hiked from Boaz, Alabama to California to get in […]
Urban View- October 2011
UrbanView – By The Fiesta Boyz Welcome readers, this month to many is an important month to reflect on this years MAMAS Awards. DJs, Rap Artists,Venues, Promoters & Clubs alike are all gearing up for the winner take all . I am here to reflect on last year’s winners of best Urban & best […]
Time To Perform
Time to Perform By Kaye Osborn Local high schools have been in rehearsals for their fall dramatic productions. High school thespians perform with 110% energy and enthusiasm. Check these out: Big Valley Christian High School Their theme this year is Sacrificing for Others, One Person Can Make a Difference. In each story the […]
Go Big Or Go Home – Hero’s Sports Lounge
NightView Hero’s Sports Lounge & Pizza Co. “Go big or go home,” By: Kate Serpa I don’t get very excited over sports bars. I’m not one to tune in for big games, I couldn’t tell you who is on whatever team… I’m more of an indoor martini sort of person rather than a baseball […]
You Bet Your Glass It’s Important
VinoView By Brad Gibson For as much as America has become a wine drinking nation, it amazes me how many very nice restaurants have inappropriate or poor quality wine glasses or stemware or how often the glass smells like bleach or detergent. While you may not have any control over the glass you get when […]
Jill’s September Playlist
By Jill Ferris Hello, I am glad to be back for the September playlist. This list is all local and you most likely can see any one of these bands right here in Modesto and these are some songs that you have to log on and get right this second. I am going to kick off […]
Rockabilly and Modesto Roots
By Jennifer Allsup Modesto has a culture and reputation for American Graffiti. But, I do believe that we are missing a crucial part of that history. The music genres such as blues, androots rock-n-roll that make Rockabilly great are a big part of our history dating back to the 30s and 40s. I recently met […]
Downtown Restaurants Offer Big Savings!
Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy a meal prepared by someone other than yourself. Turning on your oven in the heat of the afternoon is not always what someone might call enjoyable after a day at work. That’s why Modesto’s Downtown Restaurant owners would like you to invite you to celebrate […]
Vito’s – Modesto’s Hidden Dining Gem!
By Dana Johnson Right there on 13th Street in downtown Modesto between I & J Streets you will find Vito’s, a hidden dining gem! For the past 14 months it has been under new ownership under the guidance of May and Ray Ashak. The couple is very grateful to the previous owner Mr. Lazar Piro for […]
