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Buddy’s Pub – NightView

Buddy’s Pub – NightView

By Kate Serpa I hadn’t heard about Buddy’s until recently when a friend of mine told me about a bar with a great tap selection and a lax rule on throwing peanut shells on the ground.  My initial thought was:  in Modesto?  I haven’t heard of such a place.  I’m a bit on the arrogant […]

By September 30, 2011 0 Comments Read More →
Slankard

Slankard

The Fans have spoken. 2-Time MAMA winner, formerly Tracy based, now residing in San Francisco Megan Slankard is among the established and rising stars named as winners in The 10th Independent Music Awards Vox Pop poll, the fan-determined portion of the influential international awards program for independent bands and fans More than 57,000 music fans […]

By September 28, 2011 0 Comments Read More →
Rockabilly View- October 2011

Rockabilly View- October 2011

Rockabilly 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 […]

By September 28, 2011 0 Comments Read More →
Urban View- October 2011

Urban View- October 2011

UrbanView – By The Fiesta Boyz   Welcome readers,  this month to many is an important month to reflect on this years MAMAS Awards. DJs, Rap Artists,Venues, Promoters & Clubs alike are all gearing up for the winner take all . I am here to reflect on last year’s winners of best Urban & best […]

By September 28, 2011 0 Comments Read More →
Weight Loss & Shaved Legs?

Weight Loss & Shaved Legs?

FitView By Efren Martinez Weight Loss & Shaved Legs?   When you look at Brian, it’s more than noticeable how much weight he’s lost recently and it only makes his handsome shaved head more attractive, but his legs too? More on that here after a bit; I met Brian 2 years ago at Fun Sport […]

By September 28, 2011 0 Comments Read More →
Is It Your Daydream or Nightmare?

Is It Your Daydream or Nightmare?

Is it your Daydream or Nightmare? By: Shasta Boss   October falls into the heart of Autumn with beautiful colors and falling leaves. It also holds cheerful times like Oktoberfest with the yummy beer and my favorite holiday of them all, Halloween and not just for the candy. Dressing up for a journey of fun […]

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Time To Perform

Time To Perform

Time to Perform By Kaye Osborn   Local high schools have been in rehearsals for their fall dramatic productions.   High school thespians perform with 110% energy and enthusiasm.  Check these out:   Big Valley Christian High School Their theme this year is Sacrificing for Others, One Person Can Make a Difference.   In each story the […]

By September 28, 2011 0 Comments Read More →
What’s New with Jazz and Blues? October

What’s New with Jazz and Blues? October

What’s New with Jazz and Blues? By Eric Benson We have lost three of our great local musicians in the last couple of years, Jazz trumpeter Deck Hogin, master guitarist Carl Robinson and now Ernie Bucio. Ernie Bucio, Jazz and classical musician, bandleader and music educator, passed from a massive stroke in August. The outpouring […]

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Metal View- October 2011

Metal View- October 2011

Happy Rocktober! This month Metal in the MAMA’s & The CVDM By Mike Vanek A few things to talk about this month. First of all I would like to announce that after 11 years of supporting metal in our area me my company 209Productions have been nominated for a MAMA award!! I have been nominated […]

By September 28, 2011 0 Comments Read More →
Interview- Sam Pierstorff

Interview- Sam Pierstorff

Sam Pierstorff By Chris Murphy   Words are so very powerful.  They can hurt, they can heal, they can demean and they can elevate. I am in awe of people that can pull the depths of emotion up with simple words and phrases.   I can easily get lost in the literary imagery of what I […]

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10 Days Of September

10 Days Of September

10 DAYS OF SEPTEMBER by Abbey Murphy It is easy to get wrapped up in all of our schoolwork, water polo games, friends and things do to in town. But this month is a very important month to remember why we should be thinking about peace in the world. We are not faced with a […]

By September 28, 2011 0 Comments Read More →
Go Big Or Go Home – Hero’s Sports Lounge

Go Big Or Go Home – Hero’s Sports Lounge

NightView Hero’s Sports Lounge & Pizza Co. “Go big or go home,” By: Kate Serpa     I don’t get very excited over sports bars.  I’m not one to tune in for big games, I couldn’t tell you who is on whatever team… I’m more of an indoor martini sort of person rather than a baseball […]

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ArtView – September 2011

ArtView – September 2011

Art 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  […]

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What’s New with Jazz and Blues? September

What’s New with Jazz and Blues? September

By Eric Benson Well it’s not always all good now is it. One of our mainstays in the Jazz world, bandleader, musician and music educator Ernie Bucio has suffered a massive stroke on Monday August 15th and recently passed away. Jazz man Ernie Bucio had recently become part owner in Gottschalk’s Music Center and has […]

By September 28, 2011 0 Comments Read More →
Interview – Bob Barzan

Interview – Bob Barzan

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 find […]

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