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Big Band Jazz Returns to the State

Big Band Jazz Returns to the State

BIG BAND JAZZ RETURNS TO THE STATE THEATER OCTOBER 14 The sounds of Big Band Jazz return to The State Theater in Modesto on Saturday, October 14 with the 21-piece Columbia Big Band. Many of the best jazz musicians in the Valley will perform along with special guest artists. The performance will future the music […]

By September 19, 2023 Read More →
Carnegie Arts Center Turlock Kid’s Classes

Carnegie Arts Center Turlock Kid’s Classes

Carnegie Arts Center Kid’s ClassesBy Brandilyn Mitchell My little and I recently attended the Toddler “Let’s Explore Art!” class offered at the Carnegie Arts Center. It was a four-week long class geared towards littles ages 4-6. It was really fun getting to explore art using play. In this sensory based class taught by Mrs. Alyssa […]

By September 5, 2023 Read More →
Automobiles and the Arts

Automobiles and the Arts

Automobiles and the Arts By Carly Russell  Automobile License Plate Collectors Meet Are you fascinated by the history and design of license plates? Do you have a passion for collecting unique and rare plates from around the world? Look no further than the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA)! The Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum […]

By September 2, 2023 Read More →
Fall Into Art

Fall Into Art

Fall Into Art  By Jim Christiansen September is the month of Labor Day weekend, Oktoberfest season, Fall Festivals, and Fall Art Classes. The Third Thursday Art Walk is on September 14, and as Modesto View often focuses on music and community events, it’s worth noting that the art venues are multi-taskers. The Modesto Conservator, located […]

By September 1, 2023 Read More →
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA APPOINTSNICHOLAS HERSH AS MUSIC DIRECTOR 

MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA APPOINTSNICHOLAS HERSH AS MUSIC DIRECTOR 

MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA APPOINTS NICHOLAS HERSH AS MUSIC DIRECTOR  MODESTO, CA – The Modesto Symphony Orchestra Association (MSOA) is excited to announce that the Board of Directors has named Nicholas Hersh as the organization’s next Music Director. Hersh is only the ninth music director for the Modesto Symphony Orchestra and he will lead the MSOA’s 93rd season. Hersh’s artistic […]

By August 21, 2023 Read More →
Hot August Art

Hot August Art

ArtView Hot August ArtBy Jim Christiansen The Art Scene is hoping that Hot August Nights will be cooler than July’s triple-digit temperatures. The weather forecast says this may be the case, but there were a few things that made July so hot in the arts. Musicians and friends performed a concert to say goodbye to […]

By August 5, 2023 Read More →
Arias

Arias

Unplugged View: Ariasby Aaron Rowan A rare extra layer of icing on the cake of Modesto Unplugged programming happens when a featured musician shares a name with an instrument or musical term. There was Viola: violinist & vocalist with the traditional Italian folk group PizziCali, one of the zestiest headliners I’ve hosted. There was Banjo […]

By August 2, 2023 Read More →
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S PICNIC AT THE POPS PRESENTS ARETHA: A TRIBUTE 

MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S PICNIC AT THE POPS PRESENTS ARETHA: A TRIBUTE 

MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S PICNIC AT THE POPS PRESENTS ARETHA: A TRIBUTE  FEATURING THE MUSIC OF ARETHA FRANKLIN, STEVIE WONDER, AND MORE STARRING CAPATHIA JENKINS AND DARRYL JOVAN WILLIAMS  MODESTO, CA – The Modesto Symphony Orchestra proudly presents Picnic at the Pops! Aretha: A Tribute this September 9, 2023 at 7:30 pm on the beautiful E. & J. Gallo Winery Grounds. Picnic at the Pops! […]

By July 31, 2023 Read More →
Stop MAMA Time

Stop MAMA Time

Stop, MAMA TimeBy Middagh Goodwin23It’s an exciting time of year again, as we eagerly await the call for MAMA nominees from within the 209 area code. The ModestoView calendar serves as our guide, allowing us to note many events and performances throughout the year. This gives us a unique perspective when summer comes to an end […]

By July 31, 2023 Read More →
La Flaca Explosiva! An Interview with Marcella Arguello

La Flaca Explosiva! An Interview with Marcella Arguello

La Flaca Explosiva! An Interview with Marcella ArguelloBy Middagh GoodwinMarcella Arguello has been called the greatest export from Modesto since George Lucas, and that is not an exaggeration. After dropping out of college and moving to LA to pursue a career in comedy, she has achieved great success. She has performed on the national comedy […]

By July 30, 2023 Read More →
Something to Laugh About

Something to Laugh About

Something to Laugh About By Middagh Goodwin Comedy has sometimes been the red-headed stepbrother to the entertainment scene in the 209. The last few years have shown that comedy is a force in the 209, and at the State Theatre’s American Laughiti comedy competition, where Scott Powers took home $5000 keeping a nearly sold-out crowd […]

By July 29, 2023 Read More →
Art is Modestocana

Art is Modestocana

Art is ModestocanaBy Jim Christiansen Our Modesto View July theme is Modestocana/Americana, celebrating the history of Modesto.  150th Fourth of July Parade, Graffiti Summer, MoBand, and more.  Images of Modesto icons on display at the Chartreuse Muse with paintings by Bill Harris and Jonathon Troxler with new ceramics by Don Hall, and bicycle and airplane themes of Dean […]

By July 18, 2023 Read More →
Blame the Flame Candle Co. Workshop Plus Libations

Blame the Flame Candle Co. Workshop Plus Libations

Blame the Flame Candle Co. Workshop Plus LibationsBy Brandilyn MitchellI know you have heard of 18Seventy Brewing and their slushies because we have bragged about them before. But visiting them for a slushie and to make a candle at the same time? It’s a crafters dream come true-craft brew and craft scents!Blame the Flame Candle […]

Cars and the Arts

Cars and the Arts

ArtView: Cars and the ArtsBy Jim Christiansen As we approach the 50th anniversary of American Graffiti’s release, Cars, and the Arts will begin June at Kruse-Lucas Imports Gallery on Tully Road. From June through August, photographer Rick Raef will showcase his Graffiti Car Art Exhibit, celebrating Modesto and California Car Culture. All proceeds from the […]

PerformingView

PerformingView

By Chris Murphy There are a lot of great performance options this month. The Gallo Center as just announced their 2023/24 season and there is something for everyone! But first, there will be an EPIC Star Wars Modesto Symphony presentation of Empire Strikes Back fronted by the full symphony. Don’t miss this on June 2 […]