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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 […]
Got Blues You Can Use
Got Blues You Can UseBy Eric Benson Back at it downtown with some live music that’s a jam session different every time. The peeps are returning to venues, and Blue Monday Party always has excellent music, now has a good crowd two times a month. Please try and make it out, as there are some […]
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 […]
Bree Fitzpatrick: Modesto Marathon Flat and Fast
Interview: Bree Fitzpatrick: Modesto Marathon Flat and Fast By Carly Russell On March 26th, thousands of runners, joggers, and walkers will participate in the Modesto Marathon, a fast and flat road race course designed for everyone from elite runners with goals of qualifying for the Boston Marathon to first-timers looking to conquer their first road […]
Hillbilly Boogie to Psychobilly
RockabillyView: Hillbilly Boogie to Psychobilly StompBy Midddagh Goodwin A key component and root sound of Rockabilly and, in turn, Rock n’ Roll can be traced back to the Doghouse slap bass style of Fred Maddox. The Maddox Brothers and Rose started playing music in Modesto in 1937 and garnered crowds wherever they played. Bill Black, […]
2nd Annual Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
2nd Annual Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner Fundraiser Saturday, March 25th, from 2PM-6PM Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum 610 North 9th St, Modesto, CA 95350 On Saturday, March 25th, Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum will host their 2nd Annual Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner Fundraiser following the Modesto Marathon Packet Pick-up Event at 610 North 9th Street, Modesto, CA. […]
The Month of Love
The Month of LoveBy Monica Barber February is the month of love, and Ms. M sees it everywhere already. Stepping out this time of year means accomplishing an errand along the way, and today is no different. Grabbing the most delectable vegan bite from The Farmacy in downtown Modesto means first stopping to get dry […]
Modesto’s Oldest Church
HISTORYVIEW FEBRUARY 2023CLINTON CHAPEL – A.M.E. ZION CHURCH MODESTO’S OLDEST CHURCHBY Harrison Power Tucked among the residential streets of West Modesto stands the Clinton Chapel A.M.EZion Church. From the exterior, the modest wooden church seems unchanged from whenit was originally built. Located at 1024 4th Street for over 120 years, the Clinton Chapel haswithstood the […]
How The Grinch Stole Culture
Unplugged View How The Grinch Stole Culture by Aaron Rowan So there I was, ready to write a paragraph about my music-presenter colleague John Griswold and his Red Tie Arts winter concerts, one of the freshest and most engaging concert series in Modesto. Grandmaster Griswold co-hosted with me one of the finest nights of live […]
Artistic Synergy
Art View Artistic SynergyBy Jim Christiansen February, only 28 days, Black History month, thoughts of love and Valentines, gift shopping, collaborative synergy, and artistic collaborative collisions. The second month of 2023 of workshops and classes, local artists at work, and of course, art for sale. Get your visits to the gallery and local venue gift […]
Music, Laughs, and Milestones
Music, Laughs, and MilestonesBy Middagh Goodwin I just realized that I have been writing for ModestoView for nine years. My first MAMAView was published in the February 2014 issue(I will have to plan something big for next year.) In March, I will celebrate three years of This is SKA which airs on over 30 stations […]
Community Leader, Michael Baldwin, to speak at MLK Commemoration
Community Leader, Michael Baldwin, to speak at MLK CommemorationBy James Costello The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration invites you to attend the 29th Annual Martin Luther.King, Jr. Commemoration on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Community leader and activistMichael Baldwin will speak at Modesto Junior College’s Performing Arts & Media Center, 435College Ave. at 7:00 p.m. Doors […]
SCOE Announces Names of Seven “Employees Making a Difference” to Represent Stanislaus County at Statewide Recognition Program
SCOE Announces Names of Seven “Employees Making a Difference” to Represent Stanislaus County at Statewide Recognition Program The Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) and the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region VII partnered to honor outstanding classified (non-supervisory) education employees in Stanislaus County. Called “Employees Making a Difference,” school districts throughout […]
KidsView: Free or Cheap Things to do with Kiddos
KidsView: Free or Cheap Things to do with KiddosBy Brandilyn Mitchell While there are some fabulous parks and playgrounds in Modesto, there are plenty of other free (or cheap!) things you can do with your kiddos that is screen-free. We all know about the Modesto Farmer’s Market which is a great family-friendly outing, and very […]
