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Year-End Charitable Giving: Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum
Year-End Charitable Giving: Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum By Carly Russell As the year comes to a close, it is the perfect time to reflect on the joy and impact that charitable giving can bring. Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum needs your support. The Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum is not just a place to […]
MAMAView: Rockin Holidays
MAMAView: Rockin’ Holiday and Seasonal CheerBy Middagh GoodwinI hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you went shopping for gifts on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday, I hope you supported local businesses. It is crucial to support our locally owned establishments, including restaurants, bars, and cafes, especially those that promote local music. Rockin’ Holiday […]
Shop Small Spend Local
Shop Small Spend LocalBy Middagh Goodwin Modesto’s population is approximately 216,810, making it the 19th largest city in California. So, what does that mean? It means that there is a significant number of people living in and around Modesto. Statistics show that approximately 68% of the money spent locally is reinvested in the community. This […]
MJC presents A Streetcar Named Desire
Modesto Junior College will present Tennessee Williams’ dazzling masterpiece, A Streetcar Named Desire, Dec 1-Dec 10th in the Little Theatre on Modesto Junior College East Campus. A Streetcar Named Desire, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tennessee Williams was first performed on Broadway on December 3, 1947. The first production starred Marlon Brando, Jessica Tandy, and Kim Hunter. It […]
Positive Role Model at 51 in Fitness
Positive Role Model at 51 in FitnessBy Evren Martinez Last month’s FitView was a reminder that we all can look and feel our best at any age. I’m saying, 51 is the new 21 and I’m not alone. One man I know shows this example so well. His name is Pedro Teves. I met Pedro […]
Falling Into Fall
Falling Into FallBy Eric Benson Blue Monday Party is looking for a new home folks. October is the last month playing Café Urbano. At this location over the years, we have played over a thousand Mondays with great players and attendance, but it is time for a change. Any venues that would work hosting the […]
Gratefully November
Gratefully NovemberBy Monica Barber As the spooky season simmers down, November ushers in the season of gratitude. More often in this world showing kindness & having gratitude is so important. Ms. M loves to gear up for the holidays this time of year and is grateful to be able to spend time with family and […]
2023. Holiday Preview
Holiday Preview By Chris Murphy It’s the season to get into the spirit of the season and it will be here before you know it. Take a look at some of the really cool happenings coming up and things happening in November. Check out our round up of Holiday events and if you don’t see […]
BargainView – Gratefully November
By Monica BarberAs the spooky season simmers down, November ushers in the season of gratitude. More often in this world showing kindness & having gratitude is so important. Ms. M loves to gear up for the holidays this time of year, and is grateful to be able to spend time with family and shop & […]
Who’s Got Modesto’s G.O.A.T.?
Unplugged View: Who’s Got Modesto’s G.O.A.T.?by Aaron Rowan The 23rd Modesto Area Music Awards were recently held. It’s always nice to see some artists from my own series go home with prizes. But something is missing from MAMA – has been for a while now – and we need to talk about it. The awards […]
GoModesto: SKAbilly Rebels are Special
GoModesto: SKAbilly Rebels are SpecialRoddy Radiation guitarist for one of the most Iconic bands from the late 70s early 80s The Specials is kicking off his West Coast Tour at Rancho Fresco Cantina in Downtown Modesto on November 16th. Performing originals and songs he wrote for the Specials like “Rat Race,” “Hey Little Rich Girl,” […]
24 Years of Music
MAMAView: 24 Years of MusicBy Middagh Goodwin I want to say what a great night at The State Theatre of Modesto for the Modesto Area Music Awards. The point is and I believe always has been to elevate the entire entertainment scene in the 209 not just those MAMAnated. It is a celebration bringing together […]
Congratulations MAMA 2023 Winners
Congratulations to all the MAMAnees, and thanks to everyone who came out and supported the Modesto Area Music Awards at the Historic State Theatre. Your 2023 Winners are:Unplugged MapuanaRestaurant/Breweries Dying Breed BrewingPunk Horizon PointYouth Last JulyJazz/Blues High St Blues bandLifetime Darin Morris VMIRocks School Of RockLatin The Wet BandidosAmericana Tiffany Rose & the Outlaw HeartsEvent […]
