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GreetingsView – I love Rocktober
Greetings Friends, I love Rocktober. So many things are happening, the weather is changing, maybe some rain, but the evenings get darker as we work our way to Halloween at the end of the month. But first things first, our new granddaughter is a month old already and these are magical and the most important […]
BigView – Happy Haunting
The BigView By Chris Murphy “When hinges creak in doorless chambers, and strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls. Whenever candlelights flicker where the air is deathly still. That is the time when ghosts are present, practicing their terror with ghoulish delight!” – Haunted Mansion- Disneyland Up in the hills, there is a haunted […]
ZenView
What’s to like about T’ai Chi? By Mary Layton Angela’s Story This month I thought I would ask one of our long time students how she got into T’ai Chi and find out What made her like this Chinese Martial Art. This is what she told me : “When I was young I was into […]
Interview – Karri Husman
Who’s your pal? Pupz ‘n’ Palz saves the day By Steve Perry Where do they go? When animals lose a home or are lost, where do they go? Traditionally, we all think of the pound, a government run entity that tries very hard to reunite pets and owners. But in the course of time, these […]
FoodView – Falcon’s Lair
Falcon’s Lair Brings Vintage Hollywood to Life. By Chris Murphy This October, we celebrate the Haunted Mansion and the vintage elements of Halloween lore, it is only appropriate that we explore the Hollywood legends and enjoy going back in time to the glitz and glam of the silent era. Rudolph Valentino was a legendary presence […]
Food & Drink
Interview – Karri Husman
Who’s your pal? Pupz ‘n’ Palz saves the day By Steve Perry Where do they go? When animals lose a home or are lost, where do they go? Traditionally, we all think of the pound, a government run entity that tries very hard to reunite pets and owners. But in the course of time, these […]
BrewView: Indigeny Reserve Autumn Festival
BrewView: Indigeny Reserve Autumn Festival By Brandilyn & Christopher Mitchell Nestled in the gorgeous woods of Tuolumne County in the city of Sonora, is a barn surrounded by several groves of apple trees. Those groves were purchased by Jay & Judy Watson back when Indigeny Reserve was just an idea. At first, he sold the […]
Greek Food Festival
Go Modesto: Greek Food Festival The Greek Food Festival, which has been a beloved tradition for over 55 years, will be making its return on September 16th, 12-8 pm, and 17th, 11 am-7 pm 2023 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Modesto. This highly anticipated event is a celebration of Greek culture, featuring live music and entertainment, as well as a bustling marketplace where you can […]
Go Turlock Assyrian Festival
The 9th Annual Assyrian Festival is coming up, and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Once again, it will be hosted by the Central Valley Parishes of the Assyrian Church of the East in Turlock, California, and will take place at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. The festival is set to […]
BrewView: Track 424 Keeping It Simple
Track 424: Keeping it SimpleBy Brandilyn Mitchell I wasn’t expecting to be blown away when I parked my car in the Sciabica’s parking lot, mentally preparing myself for a BrewView interview. In fact, I wasn’t even sure I was in the right place. When I walked into the gift shop and saw dozens of flavors […]
Event Calendar
BrewView: Indigeny Reserve Autumn Festival
BrewView: Indigeny Reserve Autumn Festival By Brandilyn & Christopher Mitchell Nestled in the gorgeous woods of Tuolumne County in the city of Sonora, is a barn surrounded by several groves of apple trees. Those groves were purchased by Jay & Judy Watson back when Indigeny Reserve was just an idea. At first, he sold the […]
Max Ska n P
GoModesto: Max Ska n P This is SKA and Viva Ska Radio present Maximum Ska n’ P at Persuasion Brewing, 500 7th Street, Modesto on October 7th. Headlining the event will be The Littlest Man Band featuring Scott Klopenstien and Tavis Werts(Reel Big Fish), Vincent Walker(Suburban Legends), and members of the Scholars. Also on the […]
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 […]
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 […]
GoModesto: This is Ska
Go Modesto-This is SKA Hey you, don’t watch that, Watch this! This is the heavy heavy monster sound, The nuttiest sound around, So if you’ve come in off the street, And you’re beginning to feel the heat, Well listen, buster, You better start to move your feet, To the rockinest, rock-steady beat! On August 12th […]
Music
Who is Your MAMA?
Who is Your MAMA?By Middgh Goodwin Maybe the better question is how can my band or event, get nominated for the Modesto Area Music Awards? This question often arises just after the voting goes live. One of the easiest ways to get noticed is to email your gigs to events@modestoview.com. This not only shows how […]
Max Ska n P
GoModesto: Max Ska n P This is SKA and Viva Ska Radio present Maximum Ska n’ P at Persuasion Brewing, 500 7th Street, Modesto on October 7th. Headlining the event will be The Littlest Man Band featuring Scott Klopenstien and Tavis Werts(Reel Big Fish), Vincent Walker(Suburban Legends), and members of the Scholars. Also on the […]
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 […]
Ease Into Fall
Ease Into FallBy Monica Barber As Autumn approaches let yourself ease out of summertime and into the fall season. Ms. M typically enjoys September because it has some of the fall’s warmest and sunniest days of the season which allow for a lot of fun. So head into the season with […]
Beating the Heat
Beating the HeatBy Eric Benson I turned 66 in August, another trip around the sun and all is well. The body is still functioning with no spare parts, my health is good, my work is good, and my mental health well still a high-functioning sociopath but hey I’m a musician. Trying to work less play […]
Stage Art
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community
ZenView
What’s to like about T’ai Chi? By Mary Layton Angela’s Story This month I thought I would ask one of our long time students how she got into T’ai Chi and find out What made her like this Chinese Martial Art. This is what she told me : “When I was young I was into […]
Interview – Karri Husman
Who’s your pal? Pupz ‘n’ Palz saves the day By Steve Perry Where do they go? When animals lose a home or are lost, where do they go? Traditionally, we all think of the pound, a government run entity that tries very hard to reunite pets and owners. But in the course of time, these […]
All Ages View – October
By Grace McNamara Happy October, Modesto! It is officially my favorite month. I could go on and on about how beautiful Modesto is in the fall. The air is finally getting a little colder and crisp. Are you ready for the fall season? I know I am! With the arrival of October, Modesto offers a […]
Who is Your MAMA?
Who is Your MAMA?By Middgh Goodwin Maybe the better question is how can my band or event, get nominated for the Modesto Area Music Awards? This question often arises just after the voting goes live. One of the easiest ways to get noticed is to email your gigs to events@modestoview.com. This not only shows how […]
Max Ska n P
GoModesto: Max Ska n P This is SKA and Viva Ska Radio present Maximum Ska n’ P at Persuasion Brewing, 500 7th Street, Modesto on October 7th. Headlining the event will be The Littlest Man Band featuring Scott Klopenstien and Tavis Werts(Reel Big Fish), Vincent Walker(Suburban Legends), and members of the Scholars. Also on the […]
