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Rockabilly View- October 2011
TweetRockabilly 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 [...]
ArtView – September 2011
TweetArt View By Jim Christiansen September is crowded with art events from our various visual art organizations. “Art in the Garden” fundraiser for the Central California Art Association, is September 24, 10-5 pm. A nine stop tour featuring seven unique private residence garden environments in the Graceada Park and LaLoma neighborhoods, and the Queen Bean [...]
FamousView
TweetModestoFamousView By: Ruben Porras I really feel like something suspicious is happening with time. It makes no sense that we are looking at Christmas coming around the bend like a freight train. Luckily, we can enjoy another awesome month of fun in Modesto. Each event seems to act like a bit of a speed bump [...]
Interview – Bob Barzan
Tweet InterView – Bob Barzan Thanks to Bob’s inspiration we are bringing back an old favorite ModestoView feature called “Can You Find It! We want our readers to explore Modesto and see and experience thingsthat most don’t see. We want you to be Modesto experts. So look for this architectural feature each month and see if you can [...]
Rockabilly and Modesto Roots
TweetBy 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 [...]
The MAMA’s Are Coming
TweetThe MAMA’s Are Coming! The 2011 Modesto Area Music Awards are coming October 13! This year, the MAMAs go retro lounge as we move our event to the Doubletree Grand Ballroom and Lobby. Over 10 live performances, 17 awards including 2 new categories thisyear, Rockabilly and Rockshow Promoter. Since 2000, the MAMAs have been a showcase [...]
Get A New View
TweetGet a new view! At ModestoView we have been saying that since 1997. It is good to notice the small things. It is the frills around the edge, the hidden track on a CD, the extra fork at a restaurant and the corbel of a vintage building in Modesto? What was that? The architecture of Modesto? Yes. If you have [...]
The Guitar Czar
TweetBy Kyle Cobb For some people a guitar is merely a six-string noise making apparatus, but for others they are masterfully crafted weapons of aural combat. The latter would be the belief of master guitar builder and Modesto resident, Dean Gatewood. Growing up in New Jersey with four older sisters who either sang or played [...]
Get Down With Your Bad Self
Tweet What’s up Modestans? Can you believe that we are staring at July in the face? This year is just flying by. It seems like the years go by faster and faster as I getolder. Maybe I need to slow down and relax a bit more. That sounds like a solid plan.! If you are [...]
All Ages July
TweetDo you have the hot summer blues? Do you think you should just chill on the couch and watch TV? No way my friends, you need to stay active during summer break. I hit the gym at Brenda Athletic Club and swim. Are you getting ready for fall water polo? Then you should be at [...]
Modesto is #1
TweetMay Cover Photo – Future pro racer, Lakewood School student Madeline Smith leading the Amgen Tour in to Modesto! Modesto is #1 The world is watching Modesto, USA. May is such an exciting month here in Modesto. Everything seems to get into gear during May. The restaurants put out their outdoor patios, the crowds are [...]
ModestoFamous May 2011
TweetModestoFamous – Happy May! by Ruben J. Porras Modesto is on fire in regard to culture and diversity lately and that cool vibe will continue on as we head into the next few months. It is awesome to see the sun for a change and that will make bike rides and long walks much [...]
All Ages – May 2011
TweetAll Ages By Abbey Murphy This is the busiest month for the high school kids in town. We are on the home stretch to finals, all of the papers, reading assignments. Swim season just ended, (Go MoHi) and now we have our afternoons free to study. Last month we had the amazing Rich Man Poor Man [...]
