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Graffiti Summer 2024

Graffiti Summer 2024

Are you ready for Graffiti Summer? Kicking things off June 1 with the annual screening of American Graffiti at The State Theatre of Modesto. Sunday, June 2 Modesto Area Street Rod Association brings us Graffiti Classic, the first official car show of Summer. Mid Valley Chevy Club has some Park n’ Shines lined up on […]

Legend of the Cruise  – Peter “Kiki” Rodriguez

Legend of the Cruise – Peter “Kiki” Rodriguez

The North Modesto Kiwanis Club has announced the grand marshal for the 2024 American Graffiti parade – Pete “Kiki” Rodriguez, one of the four founders of the Impala Car Club, now an international organization of more than 1,000 members. When he moved from San Jose to Modesto in 1997, Kiki and a friend started the […]

Legends of the Cruise – The Regs

Legends of the Cruise – The Regs

By Steve Pedego In 1945, the war in Europe was ending. Sports events were picking up in popularity. Jim Francis, one of the football coaches at Modesto High formed an athletic club called the Regs, short for the Regulars. The Fraternities and the Sororities were important social elements in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. […]

Graffiti USA Car Sales: Fulfill Your Classic Car Dreams While Supporting a Great Cause

Graffiti USA Car Sales: Fulfill Your Classic Car Dreams While Supporting a Great Cause

Graffiti USA Car Sales: Fulfill Your Classic Car Dreams While Supporting a Great CauseBy: Carly Russell Graffiti USA Car Sales is not your average car dealership. We specialize in classic cars, helping enthusiasts and collectors find their dream vehicle. Our unique and ever-evolving car selection features model years from the early 1920s to the 1970s. […]

By March 1, 2024 Read More →
Graffiti USA Education Room Transformation

Graffiti USA Education Room Transformation

Education Room Transformation By:  Carly Russell The Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum’s Education Room recently received a generous donation of furnished work and materials, transforming this space into a remarkable showcase.  Technical Engineered Coatings Inc. of Folsom, California, donated $50,000 towards this project, while West Coast Industrial Flooring of Rancho Cordova, California, contributed $25,000.   […]

By February 6, 2024 Read More →
Graffiti USA – Major Transformation – Exterior Project

Graffiti USA – Major Transformation – Exterior Project

By: Carly Russell A major transformation project for the Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum kicked off at the beginning of December! The current projects underway are primarily made possible by the generosity of corporate sponsors and founding donors, including George Reed Family Companies, Boyett Petroleum, Beard Land Improvement Company, Burkett’s Pool Plastering, Joseph Bondi, and […]

By December 29, 2023 0 Comments Read More →
THE GREAT AMERICAN HOT DOG

THE GREAT AMERICAN HOT DOG

FoodView: THE GREAT AMERICAN HOT DOG By Chris Murphy and the ViewCrew 
Who wants Hot Dogs?  We all want hot dogs!   This is summer in Modesto and one of the best and easiest foods you can get is a good ole’ hot dog.  It really doesn’t matter how you do it, you just need to […]

By July 18, 2023 Read More →
Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum Celebrates 4th of July with Grand Marshals and Museum Preview

Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum Celebrates 4th of July with Grand Marshals and Museum Preview

Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum Celebrates 4th of July with Grand Marshals and Museum PreviewBy Carly RussellWe’re excited to announce that this year’s 4th of July Parade in Modesto will be led by a very special group of Grand Marshals – the current and past chairmen of the Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum, Brent Burnside, […]

By June 28, 2023 Read More →
Time to “Rock On” with MoBand

Time to “Rock On” with MoBand

Time to “Rock On” with MoBand The summer 2023 season has been announced; concerts start June 8 in Modesto. Time to dust off the lawn chairs and prep those picnic baskets as the 2023 summer concert season of the Modesto Band of Stanislaus County (MoBand) is ready to start June 8.  The Mancini Bowl in […]

By April 19, 2023 Read More →
Calling All Classic Cars to the 2023 Modesto Marathon Race Course!

Calling All Classic Cars to the 2023 Modesto Marathon Race Course!

Calling All Classic Cars to the 2023 Modesto Marathon Race Course! Sunday, March 26th, from 6 AM-2 PM Bringing a unique spin to this year’s race as only Modesto can, the 2023 Modesto Marathon will feature Classic Cars parked throughout the 5k, 10k, half, and full-marathon course!  This year’s Marathon theme, “Graffiti USA,” aims to […]

By February 20, 2023 Read More →
Lowrider Culture Takes Center Stage at Graffiti USA

Lowrider Culture Takes Center Stage at Graffiti USA

Lowrider Culture Takes Center Stage at Graffiti USA By Middagh Goodwin and Carly Russell     On the heels of Hispanic heritage month, and as the Modesto Crusier’s Council works towards recognition for their community and cultural pastime, (gatherings that commingle their love for classic cars and a celebration of family and support for the […]

By October 29, 2022 Read More →
Pony Car Stamps and Car Show

Pony Car Stamps and Car Show

Pony Car Stamps and Car Show By Carly Russell On Friday, September 16th the US postal service is holding a special event in honor of the Pony Car Commemorative Stamp release at the Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum in Modesto, CA.  Open to the general public from 10 AM-4 PM, attendees of this community event […]

By September 5, 2022 Read More →
Where Were You In ’62 

Where Were You In ’62 

Where Were You In ‘62  By Middagh Goodwin On August 1st, 1973, American Graffiti, the coming of age film co-written and directed by George Lucas, premiered at Los Angeles’ Avco Center Triplex. The film’s release was staggered across the country, opening on August 12th at New York City’s Sutton theatre and, on August 15th, 23 more theatres, including […]

By August 22, 2022 Read More →
TDHS Class of 62 Celebration

TDHS Class of 62 Celebration

Where were you in ’62?   Thomas Downey High School Class of 1962, If you happen to receive a “Save the Date” postcard in the mail that the TDHS 60th Reunion has been delayed, that is for a second Reunion party next year.   Happening soon, The TDHS Class of 1962 Celebration of our 60th […]

By July 6, 2022 Read More →
Legend of the Cruise: Dan Vierra

Legend of the Cruise: Dan Vierra

Dan Vierra Our Lady of Mercy High, Merced – 1961 Dan grew up on a dairy east of Turlock and attended Our Lady of Mercy High School in Merced. One of his earliest memories was receiving his first car – a pedal car – at age four. Since then he’s owned Studebakers, Pontiacs, Chryslers, Corvairs, […]

By June 7, 2022 Read More →