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To Play A Little Music For The Summer
To Play A Little Music For The Summer By Patrick Durr Before Home Grown, Michael Lingg and I knew each other from high school days. He played guitar with Eisage, and I was a member of the Ratz. After the demise of those groups, Michael and I worked together in a couple of other bands. […]
Off the Air Continues to Bring Great Music to Modesto
GoModesto: Off The AirGreg Edwards has produced a plethora of fantastic indie rock shows in Modesto over the years, and honestly, after too long a hiatus is back. On March 17th, Off the Air will host another fantastic lineup at the Century in downtown Modesto featuring not one but two MAMA winners. Valley Wolf(album coming […]
WomenView – Outstanding Women of Stanislaus County 2023
Stanislaus County Commission Outstanding Women Award Winners By Ruhi Sheikh The Stanislaus County Commission for Women is an organization seeks to support all women in attaining their goals. We advocate for more women in positions of leadership, whether in the area of philanthropy, business, non-profit, sports, science and technology, education, public office or other areas. […]
Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories
Celebrating Women Who Tell Our StoriesBy Patty Castillo Davis Decades after my Grandmother Lorenza Rombout, aka “Little Grandma,” passed away, an interesting narrative of her social life came to light. One of my maternal aunts unabashedly spoke of my Grandma working in a cantina as an entertainer. My Grandma had a mischievous grin and a […]
Food & Drink
Good Day Lucille: A Love Story
Good Day Lucille: A Love Story By: Abigail Power A classic diner meets Wes Anderson Movies meets a French café that serves local and delicious brekky, baked treats, varieties of wine, and coffee. Modesto, we are in for an amazing addition to the storied culture of our downtown, and Marissa and Wyatt Smith are […]
BrewView 5 Dates Sidebar
Pageo Lavender Farm, 11573 Golf Road, Turlock 209-262-0131Drink unique cocktails in a gorgeous atmosphere: flowers, twinkle lights, and inside and outside seating. Special Valentine’s dinner tickets available from 5:30pm to 9pm. $68 includes an appetizer, dinner, cocktail, dessert, and a lavender sachet. For limited tickets, you must call to RSVP.The Terrace, 521 1/2, McHenry Ave, […]
Persuasion Brewery “The wrong side of the tracks”
Persuasion Brewery There have been plenty of changes within our establishment known as the Market Modesto. We were a one-stop shop to get craft beer, top-quality cuts, and speciality groceries, along with hand-crafted sandwiches from our deli. Soon after realizing the growing success of the market, it was decided to incorporate a brewery. Persuasion was […]
Rodin Ranch Farmers’ Market: Mixers & Mocktails
BrewView: Rodin Ranch Farmers’ Market: Mixers & MocktailsBy Brandilyn Mitchell How do you host a holiday party with yummy drinks for everyone: those who partake as well as your beloved teetotalers and all the kiddos? Do you like mixing cocktails but have a toddler who wants to partake from your glass all the time? We […]
The Murphys 6th Annual Witch Walk: Eat, Drink & Be Wicked!
The Murphys 6th Annual Witch Walk: Eat, Drink & Be Wicked!By Brandilyn Mitchell Calaveras County is a 90-ish minute drive northeast of Modesto and boasts some spectacular things to do and see, including being the home of the little gold-rush town of Murphys. You’ll notice as you walk around enjoying the sights and sounds that […]
Event Calendar
Off the Air Continues to Bring Great Music to Modesto
GoModesto: Off The AirGreg Edwards has produced a plethora of fantastic indie rock shows in Modesto over the years, and honestly, after too long a hiatus is back. On March 17th, Off the Air will host another fantastic lineup at the Century in downtown Modesto featuring not one but two MAMA winners. Valley Wolf(album coming […]
Bree Fitzpatrick: Modesto Marathon Flat and Fast
Interview: Bree Fitzpatrick: Modesto Marathon Flat and Fast By Carly Russell On March 26th, thousands of runners, joggers, and walkers will participate in the Modesto Marathon, a fast and flat road race course designed for everyone from elite runners with goals of qualifying for the Boston Marathon to first-timers looking to conquer their first road […]
Hillbilly Boogie to Psychobilly
RockabillyView: Hillbilly Boogie to Psychobilly StompBy Midddagh Goodwin A key component and root sound of Rockabilly and, in turn, Rock n’ Roll can be traced back to the Doghouse slap bass style of Fred Maddox. The Maddox Brothers and Rose started playing music in Modesto in 1937 and garnered crowds wherever they played. Bill Black, […]
Calling All Classic Cars to the 2023 Modesto Marathon Race Course!
Calling All Classic Cars to the 2023 Modesto Marathon Race Course! Sunday, March 26th, from 6 AM-2 PM Bringing a unique spin to this year’s race as only Modesto can, the 2023 Modesto Marathon will feature Classic Cars parked throughout the 5k, 10k, half, and full-marathon course! This year’s Marathon theme, “Graffiti USA,” aims to […]
Music, Laughs, and Milestones
Music, Laughs, and MilestonesBy Middagh Goodwin I just realized that I have been writing for ModestoView for nine years. My first MAMAView was published in the February 2014 issue(I will have to plan something big for next year.) In March, I will celebrate three years of This is SKA which airs on over 30 stations […]
Music
To Play A Little Music For The Summer
To Play A Little Music For The Summer By Patrick Durr Before Home Grown, Michael Lingg and I knew each other from high school days. He played guitar with Eisage, and I was a member of the Ratz. After the demise of those groups, Michael and I worked together in a couple of other bands. […]
Off the Air Continues to Bring Great Music to Modesto
GoModesto: Off The AirGreg Edwards has produced a plethora of fantastic indie rock shows in Modesto over the years, and honestly, after too long a hiatus is back. On March 17th, Off the Air will host another fantastic lineup at the Century in downtown Modesto featuring not one but two MAMA winners. Valley Wolf(album coming […]
Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories
Celebrating Women Who Tell Our StoriesBy Patty Castillo Davis Decades after my Grandmother Lorenza Rombout, aka “Little Grandma,” passed away, an interesting narrative of her social life came to light. One of my maternal aunts unabashedly spoke of my Grandma working in a cantina as an entertainer. My Grandma had a mischievous grin and a […]
Got Blues You Can Use
Got Blues You Can UseBy Eric Benson Back at it downtown with some live music that’s a jam session different every time. The peeps are returning to venues, and Blue Monday Party always has excellent music, now has a good crowd two times a month. Please try and make it out, as there are some […]
Somebody Feed Philomena
Unplugged View: Somebody Feed Philomenaby Aaron Rowan The ongoing Songlines series I’m hosting is like the global tasting menu featured on ‘Somebody Feed Phil,’ a food documentary show my sister introduced me to. Thus far, we’ve showcased music from Turkey and Canada, and this month we move on to the majestic country of Scotland, which […]
Stage Art
Artistic Synergy
Art View Artistic SynergyBy Jim Christiansen February, only 28 days, Black History month, thoughts of love and Valentines, gift shopping, collaborative synergy, and artistic collaborative collisions. The second month of 2023 of workshops and classes, local artists at work, and of course, art for sale. Get your visits to the gallery and local venue gift […]
Creative Synergy
Creative Synergy February 11, 6-8 pm “Synergy: the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.” Are you ready to showcase your talent and take your art to the next level through collaboration with other artists? Join us […]
Holiday Shopping
Art View Holiday Shopping By Jim Christiansen Holiday shopping is in full swing this month. Art Walk comes up 10 days before Christmas on December 15, and I’ll be one of the Artists with a table at Mistlin Gallery with wine frogs, coffee cats, calendars for sale, along with other local CCAA member Artists. All […]
Central West Ballet – The Nutcracker
Central West Ballet – The Nutcracker, Nutcracker in Jazz, Los Sensory/Special Needs Nutcracker, December 7-December 18, 2022Celebrate Central West Ballet’s 35th Anniversary with all new sets and backdrops for The Nutcracker! Follow Clara and all your favorite characters through the Land of Sugar Plum Fairies plus shop for unique Nutcracker gifts at the lobby boutique. Buy […]
To Kill A Mockingbird
To Kill A Mockingbird By Tasha Wilson On September 30, 2022, through October 8, 2022, The Gallo Center for the Arts will bepresenting one of the greatest plays ever adapted from the pages of a book. To Kill aMockingbird, published in July of 1960, and written by Harper Lee, shook up the worldupon its release. […]
Community
To Play A Little Music For The Summer
To Play A Little Music For The Summer By Patrick Durr Before Home Grown, Michael Lingg and I knew each other from high school days. He played guitar with Eisage, and I was a member of the Ratz. After the demise of those groups, Michael and I worked together in a couple of other bands. […]
Off the Air Continues to Bring Great Music to Modesto
GoModesto: Off The AirGreg Edwards has produced a plethora of fantastic indie rock shows in Modesto over the years, and honestly, after too long a hiatus is back. On March 17th, Off the Air will host another fantastic lineup at the Century in downtown Modesto featuring not one but two MAMA winners. Valley Wolf(album coming […]
Free Fitness
Free FitnessBy Efren Martinez Life happens, and unfortunately, so do injuries. Due to an injury, I couldn’t run without discomfort and pain. No matter. If you can’t run, you jog. If you can’t jog, you walk. In my case, I switched my running shoes to my walking shoes. Honestly, I thought that if I didn’t […]
Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories
Celebrating Women Who Tell Our StoriesBy Patty Castillo Davis Decades after my Grandmother Lorenza Rombout, aka “Little Grandma,” passed away, an interesting narrative of her social life came to light. One of my maternal aunts unabashedly spoke of my Grandma working in a cantina as an entertainer. My Grandma had a mischievous grin and a […]
Got Blues You Can Use
Got Blues You Can UseBy Eric Benson Back at it downtown with some live music that’s a jam session different every time. The peeps are returning to venues, and Blue Monday Party always has excellent music, now has a good crowd two times a month. Please try and make it out, as there are some […]
