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FilmView:Aberrant Films
More than likely, you’ve already heard about Modesto’s 20 Year Plan. Well, brace yourself because this up-and-coming, Moguls in the making duo, are destined to change the trajectory of said plan! Allow me to introduce you to Sky Tallone and Jon “Spider” Santana.
ComedyView: MAMA Winner
ComedyView: MAMA Winner Chris TeicheiraBy Felecia AlemanHello, hello, hello. I am currently at an undisclosed location in the South, but I can still stay current 209 goings-on. Last month I had each MAMA-nee give their statement and this month I have an interview with this year’s winner: Chris Teicheira. This is Chris’ second win.
BargainView: Instantly November
BargainView: Instantly NovemberBy Monica BarberThe time change has quite happened, yet here we are instantly in November. The warm sun of the late afternoon continues to brighten everything with nice glow. Just before dusk descends upon downtown,
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.
Save The Depot
If the current plan is accepted by the city council, our 114-year-old depot will lose much of its historic and architectural integrity. The plan is to remove most of the interior waiting room walls including the historic women’s waiting room, creating one large open space.
All Ages View – McHenry Museum
AllAgesViewBy Sofia JohnsonI recently had the pleasure of visiting our beautiful McHenry Museum. In the heart of downtown Modesto, stands one of the most historical structures of our city. I had the opportunity to sit down and learn about
Valley Hackathon
OCTOBER 26th HACKATHON SOFTWARE SHOWDOWN HIGHLIGHTS AREA’S FAST-GROWING TECH COMMUNITY Competition’s Unique Format Allows Programmers to Showcase Previously Built Software Projects to Compete for the $500 Grand Prize
MAMAView: Modesto Area Music Wins
The State Theatre was the sight for the 20th Anniversary of the Modesto Area Music Awards and with a record number of votes coming in we were set for a celebration of a lifetime.
Michael McDonald and America at the Fruityard Amphitheater
Friday night was the final show of the season at BASA Nationwide Fruit yard Amphitheater and there was something for every music fan. It was a beautiful night and a packed house as America took the stage. It’s easy to forget how many hits they have accumulated since 1970. Nearly every one of those hits […]
GreetingsView – Happy Rocktober
Greetings Friends, Happy Rocktober! This is my favorite time of the year. It is getting chilly, the evenings start to get dark and then this month ends with one of my favorite days of the year, Halloween. Becky and I love decorating for Halloween more than any other holiday and we hope you will stop […]
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 […]
