Author Archive: Chris Murphy
Chris Murphy is the President and CEO of Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group and Publisher and Founder of ModestoView Inc. Chris worked globally in the cycling industry returning to Modesto in 1996. He is also the founder of the Modesto Historic Graffiti Cruise Route, Legends of the Cruise Walk of Fame, Modesto Rockin’ Holiday, the Modesto Music History Organization and co-founder of the Modesto Area Music Association. Chris is married to his artist wife Rebecca since 1985 and has two daughters Madison and Abigail, both graduating from Modesto High and UC Berkeley. He is lead singer and guitarist for his band, Third Party that donates their performances to non-profits.
Performing View – New Royal Robbins Play
PerformingView By Chris Murphy The stage lights are beginning to light up again. A new season has been announced for the Gallo Center and they have reported some quick sell-outs. There is a new excitement on our local stages and venues as there are signs that we will change tiers for greater openings. During May, […]
FoodView – Torii Japanese
FoodView By Chris Murphy Photos by MJ Mangano COVID has changed so much in our community when it comes to dining. The entertainment and the restaurant experience were some of the things that were completely upended. These are amazing places of social interaction, that for so many months have been impossible. Here in Modesto, there […]
Big View – Star Wars and the Comics
The BigView By Chris Murphy The Roots of Star Wars, American Graffiti, and the influence of Comic Books. On May 14, 1944, George Lucas was born in Modesto, USA. On May 25, 1977, Star Wars took over the big screen and immediately changed film forever. The Star Wars Adventures of Luke Starkiller Yes friends, this […]
Big View – Star Wars and the Comics
The BigView By Chris Murphy The Roots of Star Wars, American Graffiti, and the influence of Comic Books. On May 14, 1944, George Lucas was born in Modesto, USA. On May 25, 1977, Star Wars took over the big screen and immediately changed film forever. The Star Wars Adventures of Luke Starkiller Yes friends, this […]
BikeView
BikeView By Chris Murphy What do these things have in common? 1. Top of the parking garage in downtown Modesto. 2. The top of the Briggsmore overpass. 3.Top of the Memorial Hospital parking garage. Answer, these are the highest points in Modesto where you can ride a bike. Modesto with an average elevation of 89’ […]
Interview – Welcome Chad Hilligus
By Chris Murphy A new day on stage at the Gallo Center is opening. Over the last decade, the Gallo Center has been guided by Lynn Dickerson and her team, smartly making the Gallo Center profitable and a vital part of our regional culture. I have a special fondness for the Gallo as I have […]
BrewView – Contentment Brewing
BrewView By Chris Murphy Contentment Brewing is all about the custom flavors. It is about the small craft brew batches that allow founder/owner and brewer Alejandro Serrato to create an amazing experience, and connect with the people in his neighborhood. The College neighborhood has been loyal to Contentment over the last year. As Alejandro and […]
Graffiti View – Help Us Build
GraffitiView By Chris Murphy Spring into Graffiti Season We have the building, now help us build it! The Graffiti USA Museum will be a place that will make us all feel better about where we live. We wil have a fun place to take guests and people from around the world will visit and learn […]
Greetings View – May the 4th Be With You
Greetings friends, It seems to be a different world in the last 30 days. Everywhere, you can hear the sounds of our society unlocking from our long winter of pandemic. We have gone from tik-toking our daily rituals to getting back to the outside world and connecting with people again. Thank goodness we have smart […]
FoodView- Fire and Brew Pub
FoodView By Chris Murphy Fire and Brew Gets Cooking! Back in 1984 Rich Loudermilk and his friend Steve Perry were working at Angelo’s Market Bakery and it was all high school fun. Little did Rich know then, that he would still be making and serving delicious food to this day. A degree from Fresno State […]
PerformingView – Postman Always Rings Twice
PerformingView By The View Crew As we wait for our live performing arts to return to the stage, you can enjoy this live streaming event by the Prospect Theatre Project. Here’s the story. A middle-aged roadside diner owner, hires a drifter to work at his restaurant. The drifter quickly begins an affair with the owner’s […]
Graffiti View – Time to Build!
GraffitiView By Chris Murphy It is time to start our engines. We have the building, the interior demolition is done and now we are ready to start building our dream to recreate Modesto’s classic car spirit. It is time to step on the gas, come out of this pandemic and build the Graffiti USA Classic […]
GreetingsView – Opening Up Safely
Greetings Friends, Spring officially started on March 20, but it feels like a totally different spring this year. The blooms, blossoms and the unfolding of our community that has been packed away in so many different format are starting to come to life. As so many have been sheltered for so long, this progressive reopening […]
Go Modesto – Love Modesto Needs You
Go Modesto Love Modesto – April 24 Hey Modesto, it is time for Love Modesto. While it is still not time for the big giant rally downtown, there are over 100 projects that need your help. Sign ups are now open and please join ModestoView in supporting Love Modesto. There are so many different projects […]
NewsView – Valley Citizen
NewsView By Chris Murphy It is important to get information from a variety of sources. Long time journalist, educator and columnist Eric Caine has been the champion of the Valley Citizen, inspired by long time Modesto Bee community columnist John Michael Flint. Gathering info on stories that are not often told, articles about the people […]
