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Tag: Modesto Event
Unplugged View: Red Alert
Unplugged View: Red Alertby Aaron Rowan You may have read about the recent lighting up of music venues across the nation in a coordinated crimson distress call, in the hopes that Congress will pledge funding to pull them back from the brink. As faithful an arts patron as I am, I can’t say I approve; […]
Edible Extravaganza at Home
Edible Extravaganza at Home Center for Human Services’ Long-Running Fundraiser Goes Virtual Eat, Drink and Do Good from the comfort of your own home. This year, Edible Extravaganza looks a lot different, but the essence of this 34-yearlong fundraiser for Center for Human Services (CHS) remains the same. Edible Extravaganza has been a successful fundraiser largely in part to the amazing, generous […]
MSO Virtual Recital
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO PRESENT VIRTUAL RECITAL JULY 22 John Hillebrandt in Recital, hosted by Ryan Murray MODESTO, CA – The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will present their first virtual recital featuring MSO pianist John Hillebrandt and hosted by Associate Conductor Ryan Murray on Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00 pm. The live performance will feature works by Ravel and Chopin […]
American Graffiti Car Parade and Festival Cancelled
Due to the current COVID 19 pandemic, the North Modesto Kiwanis Club will not hold its annual American Graffiti Festival & Car Show this year.This cancellation includes the popular car parade (classic car cruise) and the two-day show and festival that had been scheduled June 12-14. If the public health crisis has subsided sufficiently by […]
Seven Guitars at Gallo Center for the Arts
Seven Guitars at Gallo Center for the ArtsBy Tasha Wilson This month is almost over. However, you have just about 48 hours – Enough time for you to go out and get your tickets to see August Wilson’s Seven Guitars! It’s playing at the Gallo Center for the Arts this weekend! The show will go […]
Epic Modesto All-Star Music Event on Saturday night!
Featuring the 2017 winner of Best Male Vocalist at the Gallo Center’s Valley Talent Project, this performance will showcase Joe Barretta’s exceptional artistry as a singer, songwriter and guitarist, and as a HUGE bonus Joe will be joined by a line-up of Modesto music all-stars: pianist/vocalist Tim Allen, bassist Steve Ashman, guitarist/vocalist Patty Castillo Davis, […]
SongwriterView – Hindsight is 2020
SongwriterView By Patty Castillo Davis Hindsight is 2020 Reflection is clarity. Sometimes. It is educational for sure. We learn a whole lot about what is important or perhaps what we should have cared about. This year Modesto celebrates 150 years. How has our city changed? How are we honoring its gifts? Our local culture defines […]
Morbid Obsession: Victorian Funeral Customs Tour at McHenry Mansion
The McHenry Mansion Foundation announces a one of a kind tour of Victorian Funeral Customs just in time for Halloween. Open to the public, the event is scheduled at the McHenry Mansion at 906 15th St., Modesto on Mon., Tues., Wed., Oct. 28, 29, 30, 2019. Tickets are $7 on-line, at the Visitors Center or at […]
Go Modesto: ModStock
Join Darin Morris and the Valley Music Institute for the 9th Annual ModStock at Graceada Park on Sunday, August 11th. This incredible event brings together 55 different acts on two stages for one awesome day of local music. ModStock takes place between 10 am and 8 pm and is Free to attend. Featuring 41 student bands performing alongside 14 […]
GeekView: Graffiti-Con in Review
Graffiti-Con in ReviewBy Middagh Goodwin Photos by Michael J Mangano Sunday, June 23rd hundreds of people dressed up in costume and descended on Downtown Modesto, they intermingled with classic cars and vintage toys and got autographs from celebrity guests for the Second Annual Graffiti-Con. The event is the intersection of where Pop Culture and Car […]
FitView: More bang for your racing buck
FitView: More Bang for your Racing BuckBy Efren Martinez As Spring has now sprung, foot races are now in an abundance. That’s great if you can afford to run every weekend. For myself, I learned early on, in my racing career that it isn’t always affordable to sign up for every race. Yes, some races […]
MoBand Turns 100!
MoBandView By Chris Murphy MoBand Turns 100 For 100 years, a big brass band has entertained the people of Modesto. For as long as we can remember, these amazing summer Thursday nights with MoBand in the Mancini Bowl bandshell at Graceada park, with food, drink, wine, and fun sounds have made the perfect evening. Add […]
Ron White Show Added at Gallo Center
Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, but now as a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and a feature film actor, White has established himself as a star in his own right. He has always been a classic storyteller. His humor ranges from […]
May the Fourth Be With You
May the Fourth Be With You By Middagh Goodwin Since 1977, “May the Force be With You” has been part of the global lexicon. This phrase, created by Modesto native George Lucas symbolizes the magic and influence of his epic film Star Wars, the follow-up film to his breakthrough American Graffiti. Just say “May […]
Go Modesto Motown Fry Fest
Go Modesto: Motown Fry Fest Modesto’s own Omega Nu presents Motown Fry Fest Saturday, April 27th 4-8 pm! Experience the creativity of local chefs as they put their culinary skills to the test with loaded fries you’ll love! From the savory to the sweet and everything in between, there will be something for everyone at […]
