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To Play A Little Music For The Summer

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. […]

By March 16, 2023 Read More →
Off the Air Continues to Bring Great Music to Modesto

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 […]

By March 14, 2023 Read More →
Free Fitness

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 […]

By March 7, 2023 Read More →
Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories

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 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 […]

By March 4, 2023 Read More →
Somebody Feed Philomena

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 […]

By March 3, 2023 Read More →
Deeply Rooted: Roman Wagner

Deeply Rooted: Roman Wagner

We are excited to announce our new monthly feature presented by Visit Modesto! Visit Modesto islaunching the “Deeply Rooted” campaign this month, which features personal stories of community members and how they are creating positive change and energy in our city. ModestoView is proud topartner and start off the wonderful series with one of our longtime […]

By March 2, 2023 Read More →
The Latinx Comic Arts Festival Returns

The Latinx Comic Arts Festival Returns

The Latinx Comic Arts Festival By Dr. Theresa Rojas   The FREE, ALL-AGES, FAMILY-FRIENDLY 2023 Latinx Comic Arts Festival (LCAF) returns Friday and Saturday, March 17-18 (11am-6pm) for a 2-day comics convention and lowrider exhibit (Saturday only) on Modesto Junior College’s West campus. LCAF is Central Valley’s ONLY celebration of Latino comic art creators and […]

By March 2, 2023 Read More →
Spring Marches In

Spring Marches In

Spring Marches InBy Monica Barber Spring is marching in slowly, with winter still lingering. As March begins, everyone is ready for the warm days of spring! Ms. M finds herself outdoors more, preparing the garden for the blooms that will eventually arrive. March is excellent for shedding the doldrums and welcoming the new season. Here are […]

By March 1, 2023 Read More →
Bree Fitzpatrick: Modesto Marathon Flat and Fast

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 […]

By March 1, 2023 Read More →
Hillbilly Boogie to Psychobilly

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, […]

By February 28, 2023 Read More →
True Lies Stars Modesto Born Actress Ginger Gonzaga

True Lies Stars Modesto Born Actress Ginger Gonzaga

True Lies Stars Modesto Born Actress Fred C. Beyer High School graduate, and Modesto-born actress Ginger Gonzaga, is a co-star of the new TV action comedy True Lies premiered on CBS on March 1st at 10 pm. Ginger Gonzaga reprises the role of Helen Tasker, initially played by Jamie Lee Curtis (whose mom Janet Leigh […]

By February 26, 2023 Read More →
<strong>2nd Annual Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner Fundraiser</strong>

2nd Annual Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner Fundraiser

2nd Annual Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner Fundraiser Saturday, March 25th, from 2PM-6PM Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum 610 North 9th St, Modesto, CA 95350 On Saturday, March 25th, Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum will host their 2nd Annual Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner Fundraiser following the Modesto Marathon Packet Pick-up Event at 610 North 9th Street, Modesto, CA.  […]

By February 20, 2023 Read More →
Calling All Classic Cars to the 2023 Modesto Marathon Race Course!

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 […]

By February 20, 2023 Read More →
Be the Sunshine in your Fitness

Be the Sunshine in your Fitness

FitView: Be the Sunshine in your FitnessBy Efren MartinezThe Holidays are nicely put away in the 2022 storage containers, and we are deep into Winter. Our next Holiday, Valentine’s Day, might not be everyone’s favorite. Unfortunately, Valentine’s Day can be a cruel reminder to those alone. Let’s admit it. It’s cold and dark by 5 […]

By February 16, 2023 Read More →