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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. […]
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 […]
WomenView – Outstanding Women of Stanislaus County 2023
Stanislaus County Commission Outstanding Women Award Winners By Ruhi Sheikh The Stanislaus County Commission for Women is an organization seeks to support all women in attaining their goals. We advocate for more women in positions of leadership, whether in the area of philanthropy, business, non-profit, sports, science and technology, education, public office or other areas. […]
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 […]
2nd Smokey Show Added !
Super news! Due to popular demand, the Gallo Center is announcing a second performance by Smokey Robinson. His show on Friday, August 11 is nearing capacity and there are lots and lots of Smokey fans who don’t want to miss his first appearance here in more than a decade. The second show is Saturday, August […]
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 […]
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 […]
FoodView – Chefs Of New York Gets Classic
FoodView Chef’s of New York In 2007, a small restaurant opened on Oakdale Rd with amazing rich flavors. Vinny Altadonna and his daughter Kim opened a traditional authentic Italian restaurant. The food was delicious, with rich sauces inspired by Vinny’s mom, Emilia Galati Altadonna, Her recipes, the thin crust New York Boardwalk style pizzas, rich […]
ZenView – The Art of Archery
I have heard from a few sources that Archery is coming to Modesto. Apparently a couple of fields have been picked out that would be appropriate and safe to learn and practice Archery, for beginners as well as more advanced skill levels. There’s a famous book written on Archery, called “Zen in the Art of […]
LoveModesto is Coming
No matter who you are, there is something you (your family, friends, business, group, etc.) can do to Love Modesto! This is one of the most amazing days of the year here in Modesto where thousands in our community all get together to lend a hand and show Modesto some love. Hopefully, this engages people […]
IrishView
By Chris Murphy Is this one of the best months or what? Well Erin go Brach, March is one of the most special times of the year if you are Irish. Heck, it is one of the best months no matter what you are. This year, St. Patrick’s Day is on a Friday. This is […]
RotaryView – One of These Nights
MoRo at the GalLo If you can’t see the real Eagles, then enjoy one of the best tribute bands is the next best thing. One of These Nights will be hitting the stage at the Gallo Center as a benefit for the Modesto Rotary Club of Modesto. As you know, Rotary does so many great […]
LegendView – Liz Robbins Book Signing
RoyalRobbins_Booksigning_2.19×4.55.pdf By Chris Murphy Legendary climbers Liz and Royal Robbins spent most of their time enjoying the wonders of Yosemite Valley from their home base here in Modesto. They lived and breathed adventure, with Royal as a Camp 4 regular and international climber and Liz as the first woman to ever climb Half Dome. Whatever […]
BargainView – Spring Marches In
Spring Marches In By 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 a great month for shedding the doldrums and welcoming the […]
