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Somebody Scream!
Somebody Scream!By Middagh Goodwin Modesto’s premier summer festival, ModStock, is returning, bigger and better than ever. On August 11th, 90 bands will perform on four stages at Graceada Park. This event showcases the talent from the VMI School of Musicand features many newly formed bands that are the future of our music scene. A mix of […]
Bluesy Kind of Summer
Bluesy Kind of SummerBy Eric Benson Ritual brings us comfort and meaningful patterns that fulfill our lives. One for me is a family camping trip I have attended each summer since I was 12 years old. New and old friends unite, reminisce, and look toward the future. The day, wake up for Pete’s coffee, go […]
Unplugged View: Fate SOI Étoiles
Unplugged View: Fate SOI Étoilesby Aaron Rowan I recently spent some weeks with a pub trivia team of Stanford students. Our fearless leader was a young woman who didn’t know who Jimi Hendrix was upon hearing his name in question. She’d never heard of Hank Williams. God help us all, am I right? Fortunately, not […]
Fireworks on the Tapestry of the Sky
Fireworks on the Tapestry of the SkyBy Jim Christiansen It is the fireworks month of July, starting with a bang of a holiday week with the return of the DoMo First Friday Market on July 5, extending the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Local artists, crafters, vendors, and music fill 10th Street. Tenth Street will […]
Juneteenth
GoModesto: Juneteenth CelebrationThe King-Kennedy Memorial Center Board of Directors presents Juneteenth at Graceada Park on June 15th, 11 am-5 pm. This year, the featured entertainment is Nathan Owens & the 3 Queens of Motown, a National Touring Act that combines Motown music with a full tribute to Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, and Tina Turner. Also […]
The Arts are Heating Up Downtown Modesto
The Arts are Heating Up Downtown ModestoBy Jim Christiansen Summertime heats up this month. The art scene weathered the May Day alerts that the local Art Scene is transitioning, with iconic gallery closings and new art walk maps still needing a tune-up. Maybe extended hours are needed to get everywhere to see the art, meet […]
Mo’ Summer, Mo’ Band, Mo’ Markets
Mo’ Summer , Mo’ Band, Mo’ Markets By Mattea Overstreet It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join the ViewCrew as we plunge into the summertime and all the juiciness our community offers this season. We’re ready to sink our teeth into some sweet homegrown strawberries from the Modesto Certified Farmers Market, and […]
Music in the Plaza, MoBand and More
MAMAView: Music in the Plaza, MoBand and MoreBy Middagh Goodwin Graffiti Summer drove in fast here in Modesto, with the smell of freshly polished cars, high-octane exhaust, and music filling the air. Wednesday, the 5th Third Party will perform in the 10th Street Plaza as Part of the Leg. ends of the Cruise and Park […]
RockabillyView. – Block Party June 8
By Chris MurphySince 1938, Rockabilly has put the rock in rock n roll. KTRB broadcasted the Maddox Brothers and Rose to an excited world, that included the ears of a young Bill Black, the bassist for Elvis Presley’s Blue Moon Boys. They recorded That’s Alright Mama, and Bill Haley & the Comets released Rock Around […]
MobandView – Rockin’ Out!
By Chris Murphy It’s MoBand time! Get your blanket and pic-a-nic baskets ready for the annual Concerts in the Park season. This is going to be a great season and the 2024 Theme is “Rockin’ Out!” Six great concerts this season that you need to plan your summer vacation around. MoBand is rockin’ out in […]
Go Knights Ferry Music Fest
Go Knights FerryThe Knights Ferry Music Festival takes place again at the 50’s Roadhouse on June 7th from 5-11 pm and June 8th from 2-11 pm. This locally curated event will feature some amazing artists and vendors, along with some of the area’s best performers. Don’t miss seeing The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, Alex […]
Music On My Mind
Unplugged View: Music On My Mindby Aaron Rowan At the new home I’ve been settling into and helping to terraform, a goodly portion of wall space is given to bookshelves. If Tsunduko (not to be confused with Sudoku) were a competitive sport, I’d be a contender for the national championship. One very special […]
MODESTO-STANISLAUS POETRY CENTER ANNOUNCES STANISLAUS COUNTY’S NEXT YOUTH POET LAUREATE
MODESTO-STANISLAUS POETRY CENTER ANNOUNCES STANISLAUS COUNTY’S NEXT YOUTH POET LAUREATE (Modesto, CA – May 10, 2024) Zoe Byron, a sophomore at Oakdale High School, was selected as the Stanislaus County Youth Poet Laureate for 2024-2025. She will serve a one-year term, participate in several engagements throughout the year, and receive a $500 honorarium. Cameron Cendejo, […]
ComedyView – Deaf Puppy Club
By Chris Murphy MAMA winning comedian Chris Teicheira has now made the jump to comedy club owner. One of the funniest people in our area, Chris has been a vital part of our comedy scene as a stand up and comedian at some of Modesto past festivals like XFest and LuckyFest. When he is not […]
PerformingView – May is a Doozie
By Chris Murphy May is going to be a doooozie! Before we get to the summer, there are some amazing stage performances coming and a couple of good ways you can support the arts in our community. State Theatre Girls Night Follow five friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present, and look to […]
