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HistoryView – Phyl-Nor Hotel
HISTORYVIEW JUNE 2023 THE MOTEL PHYL-NOR By Harrison Power With North 9th Street previously serving as the main route for Highway 99 through Modesto up through the 1960’s, it is not surprising that at one time this stretch of the city was dotted with motor hotels to serve the out-of-towners stopping in Modesto for a […]
Graffiti Greetings Friends
Greetings Friends Wow, here we are. It’s June Modesto. Graffiti Summer! It has been crazy as we have been loaded up with so many fun things to do. We haven’t had a moment to rest. Last month, May the 4th was just a warm up and then we had Modesto’s biggest party with Porchfest. It […]
Music is the Cure for Those in Need
MAMAView: Music is the Cure for Those in NeedBy Middagh Goodwin Seeing local performers coming together to help those in need is heartwarming. In mid-April, the house of the Flowers, which was not only their home but also their practice space and home studio, burned down. A benefit show was planned almost immediately, and two […]
Join the Graffiti USA Museum for Summer Fun
Join the Graffiti USA Museum for Summer Fun! By: Carly Russell Get ready for a summer full of fun and excitement with the Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum! We are thrilled to announce that we are participating in over ten classic car-themed community events throughout June! The Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum volunteers offer free […]
FoodView – A New Faster Eddie’s M.O.A.B.
By Chris Murphy Fast Eddie’s M.O.A.B. is faster and fresher and “funner”. Fast Eddie’s is the most legit place, successfully operating in the same place longer than any other restaurant in town. Best of all, it’s a drive in. A few years ago, “Fast” Eddie Gibson was ready to retire and fortunately, he had some […]
Food & Drink
Libations at our Local Farmer’s Markets
Libations at our Local Farmer’s MarketsBy Christopher and Brandilyn MitchellFarmers Market are lit-everything from meat, dairy, herbs, eggs, pastries and all the produce you can shake a stick at– right there for your wallet-emptying pleasure in the heart of downtown Modesto. But what about libations?! Why don’t we think about alcohol when we think about […]
FoodView – A New Faster Eddie’s M.O.A.B.
By Chris Murphy Fast Eddie’s M.O.A.B. is faster and fresher and “funner”. Fast Eddie’s is the most legit place, successfully operating in the same place longer than any other restaurant in town. Best of all, it’s a drive in. A few years ago, “Fast” Eddie Gibson was ready to retire and fortunately, he had some […]
Food View – Meet Me at the Moon
By Abigail Power If it’s time for brunch, we can tell you exactly where you’ll find the View Crew. Harvest Moon at 10:00 AM sharp Saturday morning after the Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market for some of the best food in town. Harvest Moon is a downtown staple that has been “tossing your salad” since 1997 […]
FoodView – We Love Tacos
FoodView By Chris Murphy and the ViewCrew We love tacos! These are one of the most basic, delicious, and extraordinary treats. We are so fortunate to live where we live for legit Mexican food. I travel a lot, and what passes for Mexican food in many places is embarrassing, just like some places that try […]
BunnyView
Hey there bunnies! The white rabbit is calling to you. It is time to get those ears, the cotton tail, the bunny suit of your liking and get ready to hop hop hop around downtown Modesto in your bunny best. This is one of the more fun things to do all year long and you […]
Event Calendar
Music is the Cure for Those in Need
MAMAView: Music is the Cure for Those in NeedBy Middagh Goodwin Seeing local performers coming together to help those in need is heartwarming. In mid-April, the house of the Flowers, which was not only their home but also their practice space and home studio, burned down. A benefit show was planned almost immediately, and two […]
Join the Graffiti USA Museum for Summer Fun
Join the Graffiti USA Museum for Summer Fun! By: Carly Russell Get ready for a summer full of fun and excitement with the Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum! We are thrilled to announce that we are participating in over ten classic car-themed community events throughout June! The Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum volunteers offer free […]
MoBandView
It’s MoBand time! By Chris Murphy The time has come Modesto! Summer is here and it is time for the biggest party all summer long. Picture this; a big brass band, a bandshell, a park, with food, drink, wine, and fun sounds like the perfect evening and best of all, new seating in Mancini Bowl […]
Summer Concert Series at the StanCoFair
Summer Concert Series at the StanCoFairBy Middagh Goodwin The Stanislaus County Fair concert series is back and better than ever! You will want to experience this year’s exciting lineup, which features a diverse range of talented performers. Mark your calendars and get ready to rock out with some of the hottest names in music: July […]
MSO The Empire Strikes Back in Concert
THE MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK IN CONCERT MODESTO, CA – The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO), led by Principal Pops Conductor Ryan Murray, will perform Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert on Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. Fans […]
Music
Music in Downtown
Music in the DowntownBy Eric BensonHey folks! Blue Monday Party needs you! We have received the green light that COVID restrictions are lifted, and it is time to get back to our routine, at least until the next catastrophe comes along. We host Blue Monday on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at […]
Dance Me To The End Of Spring
Unplugged View: Dance Me To The End Of Springby Aaron Rowan Among my assorted side duties as a music curator is the occasional stage-managing shift. One evening, while working in the Bay Area behind the scenes for a friend’s cello-driven band, joined by a full orchestra for this particular concert, I was introduced […]
Music is the Cure for Those in Need
MAMAView: Music is the Cure for Those in NeedBy Middagh Goodwin Seeing local performers coming together to help those in need is heartwarming. In mid-April, the house of the Flowers, which was not only their home but also their practice space and home studio, burned down. A benefit show was planned almost immediately, and two […]
Summer Concert Series at the StanCoFair
Summer Concert Series at the StanCoFairBy Middagh Goodwin The Stanislaus County Fair concert series is back and better than ever! You will want to experience this year’s exciting lineup, which features a diverse range of talented performers. Mark your calendars and get ready to rock out with some of the hottest names in music: July […]
Spring Back with Music
Jazz BluesView Springing Back with MusicBy Eric BensonThe weather is cooperating, and downtown is bustling with arts offerings. The farmers’ markets are thriving, and spring events keep us active. It is the perfect time to come down and support local businesses. Downtown is starting to come back to life, and there’s no better way to […]
Stage Art
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
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 […]
MODESTO-STANISLAUS POETRY CENTER ANNOUNCES STANISLAUS COUNTY’S INAUGURAL YOUTH POET LAUREATE
MODESTO-STANISLAUS POETRY CENTER ANNOUNCES STANISLAUS COUNTY’S INAUGURAL YOUTH POET LAUREATE (Modesto, CA – May 15, 2023) Faith A. Delgado of Turlock, a junior at Pitman High School, was selected as the Inaugural Stanislaus County Youth Poet Laureate. She will serve a one-year term, participate in several engagements throughout the year, and receive a $500 honorarium. […]
May the Art Be With You
May the Art Be With You By Jim Christiansen May the Fourth be with you. April was taken up with the Stanislaus Artist Open Studio for 50 artists on the weekend tour. There was no time during the event to catch up with other artists while hosting visitors at the home studio. I was in studio […]
Time to “Rock On” with MoBand
Time to “Rock On” with MoBand The summer 2023 season has been announced; concerts start June 8 in Modesto. Time to dust off the lawn chairs and prep those picnic baskets as the 2023 summer concert season of the Modesto Band of Stanislaus County (MoBand) is ready to start June 8. The Mancini Bowl in […]
Community
Music in Downtown
Music in the DowntownBy Eric BensonHey folks! Blue Monday Party needs you! We have received the green light that COVID restrictions are lifted, and it is time to get back to our routine, at least until the next catastrophe comes along. We host Blue Monday on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at […]
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 […]
Dance Me To The End Of Spring
Unplugged View: Dance Me To The End Of Springby Aaron Rowan Among my assorted side duties as a music curator is the occasional stage-managing shift. One evening, while working in the Bay Area behind the scenes for a friend’s cello-driven band, joined by a full orchestra for this particular concert, I was introduced […]
Libations at our Local Farmer’s Markets
Libations at our Local Farmer’s MarketsBy Christopher and Brandilyn MitchellFarmers Market are lit-everything from meat, dairy, herbs, eggs, pastries and all the produce you can shake a stick at– right there for your wallet-emptying pleasure in the heart of downtown Modesto. But what about libations?! Why don’t we think about alcohol when we think about […]
Music is the Cure for Those in Need
MAMAView: Music is the Cure for Those in NeedBy Middagh Goodwin Seeing local performers coming together to help those in need is heartwarming. In mid-April, the house of the Flowers, which was not only their home but also their practice space and home studio, burned down. A benefit show was planned almost immediately, and two […]
