News
International Olive Oil Company to Establish Presence in Stanislaus County
Modesto to Become West Coast Base for International Olive Oil CompanyModesto, CA–Sovena, one of the largest olive oil companies in the world and the USA, just announced its decision to build its second United States plant in Modesto. The family-owned company specializes in olive oils,
ThanksgivingView
ThanksGivingView By Chris Murphy There are many ways to help those that need it the most during the holidays. You don’t need to have a lot to give a little. Everyone can help in some way. Here are a couple of ways you can make a difference. We like the Salvation Army because over 85% […]
GoModesto – MAMA Needs You
MAMA Non Profit The Modesto Area Music Association Needs You. We are working hard on our mission to develop more opportunities for live music in our community and supporting music education as well as looking for a new location to better assist our local musicians. We want you to get involved and please email us […]
GoModesto – Shop Small
Go Modesto Shop Small In this world of global immediate gratification, we need to make sure we stop and take time to do business with our local friends. Why shop small? You have to ask? Bigger isn’t better when it comes to great service, cool unique selection and it is just better to do business […]
GoModesto – The Ill List
Go Modesto The Ill List – Invitational Poetry Slam The world of slam poetry converges on Modesto USA. Sam Pierstorff hosts this amazing night of verbal head to head combat, where the audience and judges score each of the competing poets. These are international stars of poetry and this is hall of fame night. ModestoView […]
Food & Drink
AnniversaryView – Happy 25th Tresetti’s
AnniversaryView Tresetti’s World Café at 25 By Chris Murphy In 1994 downtown Modesto was a different place. The big department stores were gone, the theatres were dark and many businesses were boarded up. But this was about to change. At the same time the State Theatre was being restarted, long time restaurateurs Mitch and Tammy […]
St. Stan’s Trivia Night and Expanded Menu
Thirsty Thursday is back at Stanislaus Brewing Co. (Modesto’s beloved St. Stan’s) with weekly trivia night and drink specials!
ChefView – Food Fix Fabulous
Food Fix Fabulous By Chris Murphy There is a new star on 11th St. When we say star we mean “star”. The great people of Modesto always knew that the food Fix Truck operated by Hank and Ashley Olson is one of our local treasures. Then they were sampled by Chef Alton Brown and then […]
Event Calendar
MAMA Turns 20
MAMA Turns 20 By Chris Murphy It was twenty years ago today.. that Chris Ricci and I were enjoying lunch at Harvest Moon and wondered what we could do to celebrate the amazing musical talent in the greater Modesto area. Flying Blind was delighting thousands in the Plaza, Grandaddy was playing to huge festival crowds […]
Billy Currington at the FruitYard September 20
By MJ Mangano Billy Currington hit the stage full of energy, and he never once lost that enthusiasm at the sold out show at The BasiNationwide Amphitheater at the Fruit Yard on September 20. Currington didn’t want seats, but a pit, so the audience was on their feet for the 90 min show. It was […]
Music
Music Therapy with David Victor
Patients, visitors and employees at Doctors Medical Center had a special visitor yesterday. David Victor, former guitarist from the band Boston, provided music therapy at the facility.
Share the Warmth
Singer-Songwriter View: SHARE the WARMTHBy Patty Castillo DavisThe wind-down is upon us. The reflection is on the horizon.The blessings are counted, inventory is taken at holiday time as to where we might be without our fortunate favor and luck. Maybe this is the first time you get the chance to pay it forward, return the favor and elevate someone who doesn’t have your opportunities.
MAMAView: Shop Small Buy Local
Shop Small Saturday is November 30th, and I encourage everyone to continue the trend and Buy Local Art and Music for all your Holiday Gifts. Your purchases will help to keep our arts community vibrant and healthy.
BluesView: Dig the Blues
BluesView: Dig the BluesBy Earl MathewsHello friends, there is so much happening this month in our area and my world. Let’s dig in. Robert Cray is coming to town on the 8th, and he will be at the Tracy Grand again. He’s one of my favorite songwriters and one hell of a musician.
MetalView: Aquanana
MetalView: Aquanana Erupts onto the Valley Metal SceneBy Jason Ortega After a seven year hiatus of hardcore rockin’, local valley rock veteran and former Shambulls frontman Ernie Mancuso returns to the scene with new music as lead vocalist for Aquanana.
Stage Art
ArtView – Dog Days of Summer
Art View –The Dog Days of Summer By Jim Christiansen It’s the Dog Days of Summer, even if billed as the Central California Art Association Autumn Art Festival, and artist Eva Hass making the best of it, with “Dog in Yellow Sweater” as the Best of Show Award at Mistlin Gallery. Chella won four awards […]
PerformingView – Exciting New Seasons
PerformingView By Kaye Osborn Did you know that many of our local performing arts present a full season with a wide variety of shows. Have you ever considered being a season subscriber? It’s a great way to secure your coveted tickets plus save money. Many theater groups offer season tickets. You can chose the dates […]
ArtView – August Autumn Art
Art View By Jim Christiansen August is near back to school shopping and end of summer time. Third Thursday Art Walk comes up middle of the month August 15, and a good time to take a saunter downtown to the various art walk venues, and make a deal with local artists on a piece of […]
Community
International Olive Oil Company to Establish Presence in Stanislaus County
Modesto to Become West Coast Base for International Olive Oil CompanyModesto, CA–Sovena, one of the largest olive oil companies in the world and the USA, just announced its decision to build its second United States plant in Modesto. The family-owned company specializes in olive oils,
ThanksgivingView
ThanksGivingView By Chris Murphy There are many ways to help those that need it the most during the holidays. You don’t need to have a lot to give a little. Everyone can help in some way. Here are a couple of ways you can make a difference. We like the Salvation Army because over 85% […]
GoModesto – MAMA Needs You
MAMA Non Profit The Modesto Area Music Association Needs You. We are working hard on our mission to develop more opportunities for live music in our community and supporting music education as well as looking for a new location to better assist our local musicians. We want you to get involved and please email us […]
GoModesto – Shop Small
Go Modesto Shop Small In this world of global immediate gratification, we need to make sure we stop and take time to do business with our local friends. Why shop small? You have to ask? Bigger isn’t better when it comes to great service, cool unique selection and it is just better to do business […]
GoModesto – The Ill List
Go Modesto The Ill List – Invitational Poetry Slam The world of slam poetry converges on Modesto USA. Sam Pierstorff hosts this amazing night of verbal head to head combat, where the audience and judges score each of the competing poets. These are international stars of poetry and this is hall of fame night. ModestoView […]
