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Max Ska n P

Max Ska n P

GoModesto: Max Ska n P  This is SKA and Viva Ska Radio present Maximum Ska n’ P at Persuasion Brewing, 500 7th Street, Modesto on October 7th. Headlining the event will be The Littlest Man Band featuring Scott Klopenstien and Tavis Werts(Reel Big Fish), Vincent Walker(Suburban Legends), and members of the Scholars. Also on the […]

By September 21, 2023 Read More →
Big Band Jazz Returns to the State

Big Band Jazz Returns to the State

BIG BAND JAZZ RETURNS TO THE STATE THEATER OCTOBER 14 The sounds of Big Band Jazz return to The State Theater in Modesto on Saturday, October 14 with the 21-piece Columbia Big Band. Many of the best jazz musicians in the Valley will perform along with special guest artists. The performance will future the music […]

By September 19, 2023 Read More →
Go Turlock Assyrian Festival

Go Turlock Assyrian Festival

The 9th Annual Assyrian Festival is coming up, and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Once again, it will be hosted by the Central Valley Parishes of the Assyrian Church of the East in Turlock, California, and will take place at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. The festival is set to […]

By September 16, 2023 Read More →
Friends in Fitness

Friends in Fitness

Friends in FitnessBy Efren Martinez As many of you may know, I’ve always had a fully equipped “nightclub-style” home gym. What else would you expect from your DJ in Fitness? So when COVID hit, it worked out okay since my gym, Planet Fitness, had to close its doors like so many other businesses. Still, I […]

By September 5, 2023 Read More →
All About That Bass, ‘Bout That Bass

All About That Bass, ‘Bout That Bass

All About That Bass, ‘Bout That Bassby Aaron Rowan My friend Chris, a.k.a., Prairie Flower, is the proud owner of the most beautiful instrument I’ve ever laid eyes on. It’s an upright bass painted with a desert evening scene, complete with a cactus and a longhorn skull. Prairie Flower is one-third of a Modesto area […]

By September 3, 2023 Read More →
Automobiles and the Arts

Automobiles and the Arts

Automobiles and the Arts By Carly Russell  Automobile License Plate Collectors Meet Are you fascinated by the history and design of license plates? Do you have a passion for collecting unique and rare plates from around the world? Look no further than the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA)! The Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum […]

By September 2, 2023 Read More →
Fall Into Art

Fall Into Art

Fall Into Art  By Jim Christiansen September is the month of Labor Day weekend, Oktoberfest season, Fall Festivals, and Fall Art Classes. The Third Thursday Art Walk is on September 14, and as Modesto View often focuses on music and community events, it’s worth noting that the art venues are multi-taskers. The Modesto Conservator, located […]

By September 1, 2023 Read More →
Modesto Sound Awarded $255,000

Modesto Sound Awarded $255,000

Modesto Sound Awarded $255,000 by KDA Creative Corps Modesto, Calif. (June 20, 2023) – The KDA Creative Corps (KDACC) announced that Modesto Sound received $255,000 in funding to execute the California Audio Roots Project from June 2023 to May 2024. The California Audio Roots Project is designed to involve members of the community in recording […]

By August 29, 2023 Read More →
Hot August Art

Hot August Art

ArtView Hot August ArtBy Jim Christiansen The Art Scene is hoping that Hot August Nights will be cooler than July’s triple-digit temperatures. The weather forecast says this may be the case, but there were a few things that made July so hot in the arts. Musicians and friends performed a concert to say goodbye to […]

By August 5, 2023 Read More →
Beatin’ the Heat

Beatin’ the Heat

Beatin’ the HeatBy Eric Benson Did anybody say been too long at the Fair? The summer has turned into a slow burn, up at the crack to start the day and cower inside until safe to return to the outside. My dog loves to walk but midday walking he gives me crazy eyes does his […]

By August 4, 2023 Read More →
GoModesto: This is Ska

GoModesto: This is Ska

Go Modesto-This is SKA Hey you, don’t watch that, Watch this! This is the heavy heavy monster sound,  The nuttiest sound around, So if you’ve come in off the street, And you’re beginning to feel the heat, Well listen, buster, You better start to move your feet, To the rockinest, rock-steady beat! On August 12th […]

By August 3, 2023 Read More →
Arias

Arias

Unplugged View: Ariasby Aaron Rowan A rare extra layer of icing on the cake of Modesto Unplugged programming happens when a featured musician shares a name with an instrument or musical term. There was Viola: violinist & vocalist with the traditional Italian folk group PizziCali, one of the zestiest headliners I’ve hosted. There was Banjo […]

By August 2, 2023 Read More →
Where Were You in 62

Where Were You in 62

Where were you in ’62?On August 1st, 1973, American Graffiti premiered at the Avco Center Triplex in Los Angeles. The coming-of-age film was co-written and directed by George Lucas. The film was released in stages across the country, opening on August 12th at New York City’s Sutton Theatre. On August 15th, an additional 23 theaters, […]

By August 1, 2023 Read More →
Donation and Consignment Services

Donation and Consignment Services

Donation and Consignment ServicesBy Carly Russell On Sunday, August 6th, Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum will return to the 16th Annual Del Rio Country Club Car Show with our Museum community outreach booth and a very special 1937 Ford Deluxe Coupe recently donated to the Museum. George Vincent generously donated this beautiful car to the […]

By August 1, 2023 Read More →
BigView Outdoors – Last Minute Summer

BigView Outdoors – Last Minute Summer

The BigView By Chris MurphyThere is no shortage of summer fun around here. Sure it’s been hot, but that’s how we roll. We have low humidity, there are local splash zones, we have parks with trees, and creeks to stroll and ride along and there are a variety of indoor and outdoor options. The key […]