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JULY 2012

X Fest is August 4! Check out our preview section on page 12 Full map and planning guide at modestoview.comSend us your events to get in ModestoView! [email protected]

July 44th of July Parade – Downtown Modesto

July 20, 21, 22, 26, 27Yes Company – Willy Wonka and the

Chocolate Factory – Gallo Center

July 7, 8MPA Anything Goes – Gallo Center

July 27, 28, 29Tartuffe – Prospect Theatre Presents at

Gallo Center

July 7209Palooza – Ceres Workshop

July 10Severed Savior – Fat Cat Music House

July 21New Christy Minstrels – State Theatre

July 15Film - Goldfi nger – State Theatre

June 29Off The Air - French Cassettes, Appetite,

Bells, Rare Leather – Café Deva

July 24Reel Big Fish – Fat Cat Music House

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This Month’s Cover:

This month’s cover pho-tographs come courtesy of Modesto-based pho-tographer Philip Johnson. Johnson has a knack for capturing images on the street that bring their subjects to life from the inside out. Johnson also provided the individual portraits in this month’s Feature View.

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We are in the middle of the most amazing Graffi ti Summer ever. Th e Modesto Historic Cruise Route is in place and thousands of people from around the world came to enjoy Modesto USA. Th e stars of American Graffi ti were here and spent time on the cruise route of 10th St, the same streets that were the genesis George Lucas stories. George Lucas is a great storyteller and the stories he told about Modesto really captured the time. It was all about the stories of a couple people and how we related to each other and the same is still true today. Modesto is about the people. Th is month, our senior editor Ruben Porras was hit by a car while riding his bike and the love and concern from the community has been amazing. Th at is why our July issue is devoted to “You”, the people of Modesto. “Everyone is a mover and shaker!” everyone. Everyone makes their part of Modesto a little bit better and these are the people that we like to celebrate. Whether is is making a lemonade stand, making a concert poster, singing some blues,taking a picture, pouring a great cup of coff ee, running a good restaurant, we all do our part to move and shake Modesto. ModestoView is truly a community eff ort. We have so many great friends here in Modes-to and our all of our writers are truly involved in making Modesto a great place to live and we are so fortunate that they take their valuable time to contribute to ModestoView. Every one of them does something very cool. You are getting the best info from the people that make things happen here in town. Th at is why ModestoView is so fun. We are all just out there telling our friends about the cool things happening and because we have some awesome advertisers, we can design, print and distribute ModestoView so that it reaches nearly 100,000 people each month. You can fi nd ModestoView in doctors’ offi ces, lube and service stations, restaurants, bars, nail salons and so many more wonderful local busi-ness and many of you even get it delivered directly to your door. Th anks to our team of wonderful people that help make our positive and local magazine a monthly reality and spread the word during the month at ModestoView.com, facebook.com/modestoview and through our twitter.com/modestoview Th anks for all of the com-ments we get from listeners that tune in to us in the mornings on KFIV1360 and so very glad you are tuning in. We have only one mission: To help you enjoy this place Modesto USA and to forever cel-ebrate that there is so much to do here in town and there is something for everyone. We are serving up Modesto Civic Pride daily. Please feel free to email me and tell me what you like, what you don’t like and what we can do to make this even better.

Th anks,Chris MurphyPublisher, ModestoView [email protected]

GreetingsRed White and You!

ModestoView Publisher Chris Murphy and Car Customizing

Legend Gene Winfi eld. Gene Winfi eld, Modesto High Class of ‘44 revolutionized car

modifi cation and painting from his shops here in Modesto USA.


By ModestoFamous

GOMODESTO!

©2012 All rights reserved. No part of this pub-lication may be reproduced without written per-mission from the publisher. The photographs, graphics, artwork and advertisements are the property of Modesto View Magazine.

The magazine assumes no responsibility or li-ability for claims made by the advertisers. The opinions expressed do not necessarily refl ectthe views of Modesto View Magazine or the owners. Modesto View Magazine is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.

PUBLISHERS INFOPUBLISHER

Chris [email protected]

SENIOR EDITOR Ruben Porras

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Republic [email protected]

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DESIGN, LAYOUT, & ART

Republic MarketingManaging DirectorTodd Aaronson

Art Director/DesignerPeter GrimaldiAssociate ArtistNoel Rocha

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGERMadison Murphy

Ruben Porras

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSJim ChristiansenClaudia Newcorn

Mike VanekKaye Osborn

Jennifer AlsupKate Serpa

Efren MartinezShasta BossJavier Lopez

Abbey MurphyDana Jonson

Jill FerrisTara Tinsley

Debi CampbellMichelle Diemer

Matty Comer

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Efrin MartinezDiane MoodyRuben Porras

Philip Johnson

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Thanks for tuning into Famous View this month. I’ll admit that this won’t be my most exciting column but I’ll do the best I can. You may or may not have read that I was involved in a traffi c accident and I’m doing my best to deal with the pain. Luck-ily, my amazing daughter is busting out her awesome transcription skills and giving her old dad a helping hand. Th e original plan this month was for me to get a Modesto-based tattoo but obviously that can’t happen in the shape that I’m in. I haven’t totally given up on the idea though. Woode McCumber of Paper Planes Art Gallery and Tattoo Studio has a beautiful portrait of the State Th eatre sign all drawn up and ready to go and this particular piece really makes sense to me. It was hard to choose a Modesto landmark to wear on my skin forever, but the State Th eatre holds special memories for me that I just couldn’t deny. Th e State Th eatre was one of the fi rst plac-es I visited when I fi rst made my way to Modesto. Th at was back before the renova-tion and I remember sitting alone during “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” but for some reason, I didn’t feel alone at all. I have written before that it may seem strange for me to consider an old building to be an old friend but that makes sense here. Th e State welcomed me when I didn’t know anybody else in Modesto and since

then it has been the scene for some of my most special moments in Modesto. I’m okay with admitting that I’ve laughed there, cried there, fallen in love there, and lost it all there. I suppose my heart will always be in the third row of that balcony. All of us here at Modesto View really hope that you enjoy the issue that you have in your hands. It was meant to be a celebra-tion of the people that we count on to make a positive diff erence in our lives every day. You won’t fi nd any actual “famous” people featured in this issue. You won’t fi nd any millionaires. You will fi nd the woman that goes out of her way to bring laughter to our city, the woman that will show you the hottest clubs in town and gladly buy you a drink no mat-ter who you are, and you will meet Phillip

Johnson, the only person that I imagine could make the faces of these people come to life. I hope that you have an amazing July full of fun with your families and friends and that you are safe. My July will likely in-clude a surgery to fi x my hand and some pretty intense recovery. No matter what I go through, I’m glad to be here and I’m thankful that you’ve taken the time to read my words. Do something special this month. Love somebody. Be good humans.

Catch me on Facebook at facebook.com/rporraswriter or tag along with me on Twitter as @modestofamous.

Do something special this month!

Photography by Philip Johnson


July Art Walks By Jim Christiansen

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July features a hot week of Art Walks in the Region, starting with Second Saturday Art night in Sonora (or try Sacramento), followed by Th ird Th ursday July 19 in Modesto, ending in Merced Art Hop July 21 or even the Twain Harte Arts and Wine Festival July 21 and 22. All these events are Free Admission. At Twain Harte, Tom Rigney and Flambeau headline music, and more. 10 am to 5 pm. Hot summer July art notes has a few air conditioned suggestions. Kids art camps at the Chartreuse Muse and Mistlin Galleries. Most of the Muse sessions fi lled, but the Printmaking Art Camp: July 16-20, 2012 is open. Students explore a variety of print-making media and while studying master artists and movements in art. Th e Muse is down on Tenth Street, across from Gallo Center, and CSUS student run Gallery 909. Every other Saturday morning, Jack Morris has resumed Chartreuse Muse life drawing sessions in the cool upstairs gallery. Jack is one of the emerging artists in the Emer-gence show at the Chartreuse muse that will run through the summer. Other artists in the show are Spencer Carmona, Natalie Porter, Angela Corpora, Sergio Cuarenta, Servando Garcia, Daniel Morrisey, Jennifer Laughlin Price, Kyle and Christie Simpson, and Jeanette Th relfall. Across Tenth Street, Gallery 909 will be featuring artists Natalie Portman and Di-ana Isho in July. Over at Mistlin Gallery, the Summer Splash members show and Living Art tat-too themed shows are open through the end of this month. Mistlin is a cool place to go shopping downtown for art jewelry and local artist created fi ne arts. Get infor-mation on adult and student classes by call-ing 209 529-3369 or drop in gallery hours at 1015 J Street. Looking toward Labor Day and beyond, the Central California Art Association will be hosting its second “Art in the Garden” event September 29. Tickets go on sale soon at the Mistlin Gallery, Greens Market and other locations. Planning for the Th ird

Stanislaus Artists Open Studio Tour the fi rst weekend in April 2013 is under way and seeking volunteers to join the organ-izing eff ort in September. If interested, contact [email protected] air conditioned art notes, drop in on Picasso’s at 10th and J Street, DEVA, In-trinsic Elements, and Crow Trading from your Art Walk Maps. Pop in on Paper Planes Tattoo and Gallery when you see a show note, or Mocha Magic and Fleur De Lis when visiting Farmer’s Market on 16th Street. In August, look for the Valley Sun Catch-ers show coming up at Mistlin Gallery, and in September look for the new partnership Building Imagination Gallery and Cinema from Modesto Art Museum and CSU Stanislaus opening at Tenth and I Streets. For more information on the new ven-ture, email [email protected]

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If my booze-soaked brain remembers correctly, TIki Lounge was the fi rst ever bar column I did for ModestoView. Th is was years ago, of course, and back when I thought I was cool for having a pen name and (really, really) stupid catch phrases. Luckily, I’ve matured to the level of col-umnist who is satisfi ed with slipping-in sexual innuendos, self-deprecating humor about my onset alcoholism, and the occa-sional bad word (just to see if I can get it past the editors).My point is that I’ve been a big fan of Tiki since my earliest drinking days; it has al-ways been synonymous with heavy-handed drinks, very fun late nights with friends, and some other stuff that wouldn’t be ap-propriate to talk about at this exact time. I don’t believe I am alone when I say I con-sider Tiki to be a Modesto landmark bar insomuch that it stands out as one of the two gay bars in our community. Both, it should be noted, are excellent fun.I love it that the initial reaction to Tiki is still: “You know it’s a GAY bar right?” No s**t people, that’s part of appeal. While talking with the lovely Zantha Towe about all things Tiki, I asked what she would say to someone (ex: wary heterosexual males) who would never would think to fi nd themselves in a gay bar. She stated, “If someone doesn’t want to come, they don’t have to. Our fi rst rule is to respect and wel-come everyone, as long as you want to have fun. And I guarantee if you do, you’ll leave having had a hell of an experience. We may get as packed as sardines in here on week-ends, but it’s always a fun time.” In short: everyone is welcome, everyone can come, let’s all leave our hang-ups in the closet. Towe,pre-Tiki days, was previously a mort-gage broker who decided to make a big career switch aft er the market crash. She stated it was important to her to be doing something that she loves and she’s been putting that into action at the Tiki ever since. Zantha states simply: “I’m lucky. If I didn’t have the great customer base and

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dedicated bartenders I have, it wouldn’t be worth it. I have a rewarding job and I’m proud of what we’ve done here.” Tiki,open 365 and always sans cover, of-fers up live music, karaoke nights (“It’s like gay church. We put the music up on the TV screens and everyone sings along.”), an indoor fi re pit, an extensive bar driven by charismatic bartenders, build-your-own Bloody Mary events, and is home base to Modesto PRIDE’s offi cial aft er-party (which is coming up soon!). Says Zantha about the PRIDE aft er-party: “It brings in a ton of people who have never been here before. We get the straight guys with their girlfriends who have never been and real-ize that everyone does have fun here. If you come back at least three times, you’ll be hooked aft er that. We’re one of the best places around for birthdays, too.” As a per-son who has had a birthday at Tiki, Zan-tha is speaking true. At least, the parts I remember were fantastic.Where does Zantha go to drink when she’s off for a night? “I come here! Th is is the best place to be. Where else would I go? Tiki is throwing the best party in town every night.”

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Gels, shakes, pills and powders on race day aren’t a good idea, especially if you have never tried any of the above before. On June 10th I competed in Th e Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon for the 3rd time consisting of a 1.5-mile swim, 1Ž2 mile run to bike transition, an 18-mile bike ride and an 8-mile run. Th e fi rst time I escaped in 2009, I completed it in 3:59. In 2010 I Escaped Th e Rock and crossed the fi nish line in 3:07. In 2012 I prepared and trained hard, but did not PR and crossed the fi n-ished line at 3:08. I was disappointed, not in my time, but because I didn’t follow my own rule on race day; don‘t experiment with a new product.It’s always been the same for me in this Tri-athlon. I have to wake up at 3:45AM to get it together on the marina green to set up my bike/run transition area and then board the bus for the pier at 5:45AM. Th e prob-lem is, I get hungry by the time we jump in the bay at 7:30AM for the start of the

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Triathlon. OK so I fi gured I would try this new product for breakfast to keep me feel-ing full through the race. Th e study was, it’s made of a process starch that sits in your lower intestine and digest slowly through the Triathlon providing you with the en-ergy as needed to get you through the competition without feeling hungry. My problem was my body didn’t agree with this new product and I paid for it about a mile in the swim and stomach cramps came on strong. In 2010 I did this very same swim in 37 minutes, this time it took me 50 min-utes. Disoriented and in pain I overshot the beach and had to swim against a 6-mile current. Staying focused and enduring, I made up some time on the ride and the run still placing better overall then I did in 2010 and just shy of a minute from a PR. In 2010 I fi nished in 3:07 and placed 140th in my age division of 400 Tri-Athletes and 790th overall with nearly 2000 Tri-Athletes competing. Th is year I did it in 3:08 and

placed 108 out nearly 400 entries in my age division and 540th over all with nearly 2000 entries. Not too bad considering the potty breaks/GI issues I had during the race as well as having to stop and fi x a de-railed bike chain on the ride. Sure it wasn’t my best time for a Triathlon and having stomach issues at the fi nish isn’t the best way to remember any race.But it was a learning experience and I leave you with this, race on the natural. Experi-menting with a new product isn’t advisable on race day and not only can it ruin your race. Go natural!


By Dana JohnsonFacebook: Dana’s Family [email protected]

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Mediterranean Market and Grill has Ebelskivers!!!Do you want a splendid reason to say “Good Morning Modesto?” How about starting your morning off relaxing, sipping on a hot cup of coff ee or a rich espresso, with a slight breeze drift ing through a charming patio setting? I have found just such a place, Th e Mediterranean Market and Grill, fi ne Italian dining on McHenry is open 7 days a week for breakfast. When it comes to breakfast I could eat it 3 times a day! Considering the vast choices repre-sented on their menu I could dine there 3 times a day, for over a week and never eat the same thing twice! What in the world is an Ebelskiver you ask? A rich Danish pancake ball made from a thick sour cream batter severed with a strawberry freezer jam, scrumptious! So there I was enjoying a Mimosa made with fresh squeezed orange juice, when I could hear my fellow patrons chattering about the best Huevos Rancheros ever and the Market Scramble with Italian sausage, on-ions, and spinach to die for. When sudden-ly coming right towards me was waitress Dayna with a decadent crepe on a plate for the table behind me! Next time that crepe is mine! Whatever you may be in the mood for at lunch time I’m sure you won’t be disap-pointed. Th e clam chowder is one to brag about, while the salads look so fresh, so, lol, I’ll likely order the Pollo Modesto (so hard to decide!) as it has many of my faves; fet-tucini with chicken breast, prosciutto, pro-volone cheese, and a creamy alfredo sauce.On July 9th Th e Mediterranean Market and Grill is pleased to announce they will

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be open 6 nights a week, M-Sat. for dinner. Another fantastic announcement is they are now serving Broasted Chicken, a revo-lutionary method of pressure frying chick-en using condiments! A must try! Also on the dinner menu for Friday and Saturday nights you can treat yourself to some oys-ters or perhaps the grill’s signature prime rib. If you are a seafood lover, you are in luck they serve calamari, shrimp, clams, mussels, salmon, and tilapia! For me, hands down, I’ll devour a rack of lamb and follow it with crème brulee and a Cheshire Cat grin! Carmen Sabatino, a long time Modesto restaurateur, former Modesto mayor and schoolteacher has been at this location for 8 years. He proudly spoke of the 19 people employed in this fi ne establishment, in-cluding 5 baristas! Carmen shared a story with me about the restaurant’s elegant, yet comfy chairs. Th ey are from Modesto’s original Sundial Restaurant over 50 years ago. He is delighted when his customers say how familiar those chairs look and he gets to tell the fun history. Th ere is a bit of Sundial history with every breakfast at the Mediterranean Market and the regulars are there for a taste. Signature Modesto View question: Bea-tles or Stones? Carmen simply responded Beatles, I gave him the “really?” look, and he politely said he liked them from seeing them on Th e Ed Sullivan Show, so I let him off the hook with that. FB: Dana’s Family KitchenAlso seen monthly FOX40 News cooking segments

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There are some wonderful theatrical off er-ings this month. July is a month to celebrate our country’s birthday. Aft er attending the annual Fourth of July Parade, family cook-outs and fi reworks, be sure to treat your-self to some amazing local talent. I hope you experienced an amazing production of Metamorphosis at Modesto Junior College: the cast, the crew, the set design, the cos-tumes, the direction combined together for a MOST amazing show produced this year. My husband and I attended its Opening Night! We were thoroughly edu-tained! Gallo Center for the Arts

ANYTHING GOES: July 1-July 8 Modesto Performing Arts (Modesto’s oldest theater group) proudly has embraced the Gallo Center for the Arts as it’s new performing home. Th e musical tells an amusing and ro-mantic story through Cole Porter’s memo-

rable scores. A cast of eclectic characters board the S.S. American bound for the U.S. from England.

YES Company presentsWILLY WONKA: July 20-29Th e story revolves around a poor boy named Charlie Bucket who lives in poverty with his extended family. Willy Wonka, a reclusive chocolate maker, decides to re-lease 5 golden tickets hidden inside his chocolate bars. Th e 5 winners along with their parents are given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour inside the chocolate factory. Th e factory run by Oompa Loom-pas is colorful and very strange! One show is always interpreted for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. YES Company produc-tions are ALWAYS brilliantly performed, costumed, directed and ENTERTAINING!

Prospect Th eater’s presents TARTUFFE(replacing My Fathers House):July 27-28Molière’s play Tartuff e(also sometimes re-ferred to as Tartuff e, or Th e Imposter) is a masterwork by France’s most celebrated comic playwright. Prospect Th eater Pro-ject has taken Miles Malleson’s free adapta-tion of this French comedy classic and set it in 1950’s New Orleans.

July 28: Night at the Old Libraryat the McHenry Museum,6:00-9:00 p.m. Imagine going to the grand opening of the McHenry Library in 1912. Th is free event is for the whole family. Docents dressed in period costumes will bring many exhibits to life. Meet the 1912 and 2012 Modesto Mayors. Th ere will be activities, story tell-ing and refreshment. Save the date! See you at the McHenry Museum!

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It started out in 2000 on J St with Flying Blind, Post Garbo, Blessid Union of Souls in front of a gigantic cruise ship with 5 other stages and 20 other bands and a dis-co and ModestoView was there. Now, 12 years later, X fest is the Central Valley’s best summer party. You can go for the amaz-ing line up of national and local bands, the awesome mix of DJ and house music or you can head bang at the metal stage or go all classic rock and then just dance the night away, eating and drinking and partying with your friends. X Fest has something for everyone. If you like to eat, there are more food ven-dors than a fair and you can get your taste of everything at your favorite downtown restaurants and bars, many offering their own VIP packages. There are fun booths, things to do, vendors with cool stuff and of course, lots of beads to make X fest the best party of the summer.

This season offers a huge variety of per-formers from Sebastian Bach to the excit-ing performance of the Moonshine Bandits to Slaughter and the amazing Danctronauts landing with their giant spaceship. This year there is a special stage for the tribute bands and you can rock the night way with bands celebrating AC/DC to the Police thanks to our good friends Ron and Doug as well as a special Fat Cat Tribute Stage. There is a new traditional Latin stage with exciting performances from Banda Pa-chuco and Raza Obrera and an alternative Latin stage with Bazura and El Maurader. You can expect amazing house mixes into the night from DJ Lady Kate, Weaksas and DJ Ogre and so many more. Event creator and promoter Chris Ricci has worked with the City of Modesto to make sure that 15,000 of your best friends all enjoy the music and party safely in Downtown Modesto. There are no gang colors, and security is tight so be cool.

ModestoView X Fest Tips.Get there early! Take advantage of the short lines early and get in and hang out and your favorite bar or restaurant. This way you’ll be there early and get to see all the people show up. You will not re-gret it. Key things to plan: Drink lots of water, park a few blocks away from X Fest and walk. Bring your camera, your party attitude, and make

OH Modesto, you have no idea what’s in store for you on August 4th at the 13th Annual X-FEST…The Dancetronauts from Santa Cruz, CA and their spaceship will arrive in full force with DJ’s, Dancetrohotties, Mu-tant Cars, Fire Dancers and much, much more, including the premiere of a never-heard-before sound system that will blow your feet right out from underneath you. The Dancetronauts were founded by Philip Plastina in 2005 when they first reached the Playa at Burning Man, Black Rock City, Nevada. That year Philip de-cided to sell his construction business and dedicate his time to continually im-proving the ship. In 2009 he met up with the Shady Warehouse Crew from Los Angeles, the Dancetronauts took off and became a huge hit. From there, Philip’s productions have grown larger and more imaginative. The Dancetronauts continue to build, whether they’re working with different

construction materials, DJ’s, or Dancetro-hotties. One Dancetrohottie, Lexie, has been on this adventure withPhilip for the last year and her LED costumes are amaz-ing and OH so sexy, to say the least! Don’t miss the Dancetrohotties on the Dancetro-nauts’ Stage at this year’s X-Fest Philip is the staple DJ for the Dancetro-nauts along with Modesto’s own Brian Wil-liams, plus TravNasty from San Francisco. The Dancetronauts and their 30+ crew have been attending different events be-sides Burning Man, from San Francisco to Las Vegas, showing people how the Dance-tronauts party. Believe me Modesto, this will be noth-ing like you have ever seen. I am a Burner (BurningMan) myself and I couldn’t even explain to you what will be unleashed at X-Fest. If the DJ’s don’t lure you in, the show will! Just look for the BIG SHIP, sexy Dan-cetrohotties, hot men in spacesuits and lis-ten to the beating vibe that will draw you in.

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sure X fest is a fun and safe night. Make it easy and get there early when the lines are short and just find a good place to hang Send us your fave X Fest pics after the show and we will post them in Modesto-View.com and use the best ones in our special X Fest Rear View Mirror. Most importantly, stay safe and have a blast at X Fest.

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One of the most exciting stages of the 2011 X Fest was the Sweet Pea Knickers Rockabilly stage on J Street. Th e joint was jumpin’ all night long, roller derby, big slap-pin’ bass, pin ups, vintage amps and clothes and a whole lot of fun. Th e rockabilly stage is back and bigger than ever for 2012. Tiger Honey Pot ….will also be taking the stage at X-Fest , from what I understand this duo from San Francisco is a no frills, no shame, no B/S just Rock n Roll. Which they love to spread their love of music to you (the fans). Laying down the beats of Surf, Heavy Blues, Boogie and Punk. Tiger Honey Pot members are Toa Fujimoto (gui-tar) and JonJon Selin (drums). Th ese two gentlemen met at an underground music scene in the Mission District of San Fran-cisco Ca. With Toa raised in Japan with infl uences of Rock and Roll and American Blues and JonJon in Michigan listening to Classic Rock together they grew into this amazing duo. With a small time together, fi ve years, they have performed many shows from junkyards to huge outdoor fes-tivals. I recommend you check them out on the Unity Stage as well…..also, helps me that these two gentlemen are fans of Burn-ing Man.Gearbox….. A closer local out of Merced. Th is trio is fi lled with Rockabilly, Punk and Surf. With infl uences of the Saddle Tramps and Reverend Horton Heat. Two of my all time favorites. Th at alone makes me want to dance and jive to the sounds and beats of Gearbox. John Th arp (vocals and guitar) Josh Bristow (bass) and Jesse Valencia(drums).Th ese three gentlemen are also on the local record label of Hi-Ho Silver Records. Be-ing a local to the valley, there should be no reason you can’t travel to Merced or even closer Modesto to check out Gearbox and their talents they will bestow upon you.Th e Pendletons…. Now, this should be a band that Modesto fans and abroad should

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be familiar with. Tony Trevino (founder, vocals & guitar) is a fantastic sweet good guy. Elan Tribo (upright bass), and Mikey Skullz (drums). I have seen this threesome of fi ne gentlemen numerous times and have not yet been disappointed in their tal-ents as true musicians. Th ese gentlemen’s interest in Rock n Roll is extensive from Muddy Waters to Th e Cramps, when these three get together and start strumming and banging their instruments, I see a crowd of people jumping and jiving, slamming or swinging to their fabulous beats. Th e Pen-dletons are also on Hi-Ho Silver Records. Tony and his wife also are the owners of Unity Music, which is the Rockabilly stage at X-Fest. Stigma 13…..Visiting from Anitoch, Ca. a four piece band with sounds of Rock n Roll, garage punk. Th ese four gentlemen Maxx (guitar/vocals), John (guitar/vocals) Jared (drums/vocals) and Mitch(bass/vo-cals). Stigma 1 formed in 2001 since they have hooked up they like to play hard, loud, punk rock n roll ! Th e four piece has infl uences of Motorhead and the Ramones. Please, show your support to Stigma 13 on the Unity Music Stage.Rockin Rick and the Rhythm Wraglers…..from the foothills also Rockin Rick is the owner of Hi-Ho Silver Records. Rockin Rick(guitar/vocal) Big Dave(stand up bass & wise cracks) Todd Jaggers (lead guitar/hustling) Steve Slow Gin Rummy ( slappin’ skins and staying out late). With the love and passion for the late 50’s,Country West-ern and Rhythm and Blues. Rockin Rick is no stranger to the love and passion for true soul and slappin beats of Rock n Roll. I have watched Rockin Rick and the Rhythm Wranglers perform and loved it. Th eir stage presents is full of energy. You will have to see for yourself the talents that will please your dancing shoes and your soul. You can also, see these boys play from the foothills to Los Angeles.

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Maxx (guitar/vocals), John (guitar/vocals) Jared (drums/vocals) and Mitch(bass/vo-cals). Stigma 1 formed in 2001 since they

GOMODESTO!Spotlight –Jack Paper has been a friend for years. ModestoView friend and DJ D Ferreria has created a special community benefi t. This amazing and fun fi lled event will raise funds to help out Jack Paper and his family as they continue to take care of their amazing little girl who has been battling severe health issues since birth. There will be a Spaghetti Dinner, huge silent auction, Live Music, DJ’s in the mix and some of your favorite radio DJs from some of the ar-eas biggest stations. This event will be for all ages and details are still in the works. Charity Way Ballroom and Catering 645 Charity Way.

Unity Music thank you for being part of X-fest ! Your second year running, I am sure with crowd will love it even more then last year… I do believe there will be classic cars and pin-ups to carry on the tradition of Graffi ti at X-Fest 2012.I am truly excited to see this stage again, last the crowd was swinging in full force. Even those you would of thought of not liking the strumming and slapping of the Rockabilly genre.

Just a quick note from me…..I am SUPER STOKED that the Dancetronauts will be performing at X-Fest as well…..love my Burning Man family! Modesto has no idea what the Dancetronauts are going to do to X-Fest ! I will be enjoying it all !!!!!!!! Smiles,Jennifer Allsup209-214-0137www.facebook.com/jenniferallsup


Legends of Graffi ti

Th e City of Modesto honored the fi rst “Legends Of Graffi ti” at the annual American Graffi ti Car Show Cruise Parade on June 8. Gene Winfi eld, Candy Clark, Bo Hopkins, Paul LeMat, and Wendy Lucas

were all inducted as “Legends”. An honorary “Legend” presented to Wendy Lucas for George Lucas for his wonderful contribution to Modesto USA. We are a classic American City.

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Gene Winfi eld, Paul “John Milner” LeMat, Candy “Debbie” Clark, Bo “Every one wants to be a Phaa-Roah” Hopkins become honorary “Legends of the Cruise” with awards presented by Modesto Mayor Marsh at the rib-bon cutting of the Modesto Historic Cruise Route on June 8, 2012, 50 hears aft er the legendary Graffi ti Summer of “Where were you in ‘62?”

Th anks to our wonderful sponsors:City of Modesto

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Modesto Chamber of CommerceModesto Convention & Visitors Bureau

5 Minute Car WashRobert Martin InsuranceFirst Methodist ChurchChris Murphy Family

Vince and Sandy Chase – Vinson Chase Century 21

Dibuduo & Defendis InsuranceWilley PrintingModesto Junk

Cecil & Nancy RussellAmerican Lumber/Mensinger Family

Th anks to the Greg Nyhoff and theCity of Modesto for the amazing sup-port. Our committee worked so very hard to make this historical project that will attract and educate both residents and visitors from around the world.Chris MurphyLaurie Smith – City of ModestoJessica Smart – City of ModestoJosh Bridegroom – City of ModestoMargaret James – City of ModestoJennifer Mullen – Modesto CVBNancy Young -

Th e team of Drew Kyler and James Campbell of City Signs did amazing work bringing the Cruise Route to life.


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Have you ever wanted to know a little bit more about the guy that makes your favorite drink or the woman that puts together the comedy events that you enjoy so much? Th at is our goal with this feature. We realize that it takes

a community of thousands to make us the city that we are continually proud of and we applaud everyone involved with helping to make Modesto a better place to live. Th is list wasn’t easy to come up with and is presented in no par-

Aaron Vickery aka FasmAge - 35

Occupation - Creative Direc-tor for Innov8 Partners, LLC (a newer company in Modesto headed up by Dan Costa). Owner/operator of Aaron Vick-ery Fasm Murals for 15+ years.Length of time in Modesto - Born and raised, 35 yrs.What are you best known for in Modesto?I would say I’m known for being a pioneer of legal graffi ti in Modesto. A few murals to note are the old Dews Restaurant, the MacDaddy “M” that was on McHenry and dozens of church youth room murals. I also worked as a graphic designer for 5.11 Tactical for 6 years.Favorite Quote -“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art…. It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which gives value to survival.” -C.S. LewisWhere can we learn more about you? rattlecanblasters.com, fasm.net, facebook.com/rattle-canblasters, facebook.com/avfasm, gospelgraffi ti.com

David Orlando Gomar Age - 23

Occupation- Operator at Gallo Winery / Freelance Photographer Length of time in Modesto - 14 years What are you best known for in Modesto? Capturing art being created around the city, along with collaborating with different artists. I’m interested pur-suing a career in fi ne art photography. I am participat-ing in a group show with artists from around the area at Paper Planes Tattoo and Art Studio through July. Favorite Quote - “You never have to stop thinking like a kid, and you still generate those fi rst thrills of existence. Art kind of gets at that.”- Wayne White Where can we learn more about you? 500px.com/DavidOrlando, web.stagram.com/n/el_topo_/, vimeo.com/user11789470, facebook.com/DavidOGomar

Sandy FieldsAge - 43

Occupation– I’m a develop-mental teacher for infants and toddlers with delays or disabilities. Producing and promoting comedy shows is a creative outlet for me.Length of time in Modesto – 42 yearsWhat are you best known for in Modesto? – I am best known for producing comedy shows, but also for be-ing a fan and supporter of a variety of performing and visual arts. There is so much going on in Modesto on any given night, and I love being part of it!Favorite Quote – “I could not at any age be content to take my place in a corner by the fi reside and simply look on.” – Eleanor RooseveltWhere can we learn more about you? facebook.com/SandyFieldsPresents

Ashley CherryAge - 27

Occupation- Director of Sales and Marketing for Valley Spirits home of Cold House Vodka and Outlaw Moonshine. I have also event produced “Future of Rock” and “Shamrocked the 209”. Length of time in Modesto - Born and raised!What are you best known for in Modesto?Marketing Cold House Vodka and Outlaw Moonshine. Find me at a plethora of events in the community. I am always willing to aid those in need and working towards creating a great community to call home. You can fi nd me event planning in my spare time, creating unique, over the top events for everyone to enjoy.Favorite Quote -“Your work is going to fi ll a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfi ed is to do what you believe is great work! And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking, and don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you will know when you fi nd it. -Steve JobsWhere can we learn more about you? facebook.com/ColdHouseQueen, drinkvalleyspirits.com

Carlos RodriguezAge - 29

Occupation - Chief Editor/Photojournalist at CVTV.Videographer for various local, national and global projects.Length of time in Modesto - Entire life.What are you best known for in Modesto - Breaking news video and alerts throughout Modesto and the Central Valley. The videos are available on over 34 platforms including television, web, mobile and other devices.Favorite Quote - “Don’t try to a great man, just be a man. Let history makes it’s judgements.” - Unknown

Shy SinghAge - 28

Occupation - Manager at Charming Charlie, a women’s accessory boutique at The Vil-lage at Vintage Faire. Aspiring wedding and event plannerLength of time in Modesto - 11 yearsWhat are you best known for in Modesto?- Working various stores at Vintage Faire Mall. Being Pikaboo in the RadioWaves. People consider me to a Downtown Ambassador of sorts because I keep up with local hot spots and entertainers.Favorite Quote - “Be silly. Be honest. Be kind.” Ralph Waldo EmersonWhere can we learn more about you? www.facebook.com/shypye, www.pinterest.com/shypye


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We hope you enjoy this look into the heart of Modesto. We really enjoyed working with the people that create the soundtrack, color and fl avor that we enjoy. We plan to feature more Modestans in future issues.

MacKenzie “Mac”Spurlock / Age - 32

Occupation - Drink Slinger (Bartender) and Master BrewerLength of time in Modesto -2 1/2 years back in Modes-to What are you best known for in Modesto?I am the Mad Scientist.... I create the best hand-crafted cocktails in the Valley using the best and freshest ingredients. I can brew a mean beer as well.Favorite Quote - “Don’t piss into the wind, don’t tug on Superman’s cape, and never EVER headbutt a Samoan.”Where can we learn more about you? facebook.com/macspurlock

Lloyd GomezAge - 36

Occupation - I serve as the Founder and Creative Director of Bass Brigade, Creative Lead for global footwear brands Hi-Tec and Magnum. I also work along side big brands and small businesses across the globe as a creative consultant.Length of time in Modesto - Since ‘88.What are you best known for in Modesto?I have my hands in just about everything from a creative/brand building standpoint. From imple-menting the latest trends whether it be in lifestyle, tech, fashion, and design to cultivating and uplift-ing niche communities and outreaches.Favorite Quote - “I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” -Michael JordanWhere can we learn more about you?bassbrigade.com, twitter.com/lloydgomez, facebook.com/lloydgomez

Philip JohnsonAge - 34

Occupation - Documen-tary Portrait PhotographerLength of time in Modes-to- Off and on throughout my lifeWhat are you best known for in Modesto?- Captur-ing character through the eyes of the individual.Favorite Quote -”Art is defi ned by it’s intension.”- self.Where can we learn more about you? Find me on facebook or go to:fl ickr.com/photos/nondigital, philipdjohnson.blogs-pot.com

“Big” Earl MatthewsAge - 35

Occupation - Band leader and Frontman for Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame and singer for Poor House Millionaires. Promoter and conspirator involved with the Thursday Night Ram-ble and other local show/events.Length of time in Modesto -I was born here but was gone from age 20 to age 30. I moved back in 2006.What are you best known for in Modesto?I think I am most known for being a singer, at least thats what I hope I’m most known for. Singing is my passion and everything else I do is an extension of that passion. Oh and being “Big”.Favorite Quote - “Everybody Loves the Blues some people just don’t know it yet.” Where can we learn more about you? reverbnation.com/bigearlandthecryinshamefacebook.com/pages/Big-Earl-and-the-Cryin-Shame

Evan YoshinoAge - 33

Occupation – Project Manager for Applegate Johnston, and Modesto enthusiastLength of time in Modesto – Born and raised here… spent 10 years away in SoCal. Been back since 2006.What are you best known for in Modesto? – I work with Habitat for Humanity Stanislaus County through Apple-gate Johnston which has introduced me to quite a few amazing people in Modesto; from the families to the donors. I consider myself the foremost sushi connois-seur of Modesto, as well as most of my friend’s token Asian American.Favorite Quote – “The man who knows how will always have a job. The man who also knows why will always be his boss.” - Ralph Waldo EmersonWhere can we learn more about you? twitter.com/evanyoshino, Instagram; @evanyoshino, Google; +evanyoshino

Ishtar AlbaziAge - 30

Occupation- Manager atPapachinos at 1212 J St. Length of time in Modesto - 24 years off and on What are you best known for in Modesto?I guess I can say I am best known for being the manager and part-time cook at Papachi-nos. Beyond that, I am proud to be someone that people can trust for information on Modesto businesses and events. I really love Modesto. Favorite Quote - “Love is the greatest power on earth. It conquers all things.” - Peace Pilgrim Where can we learn more about you? my-papachinos.com


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July Artist of the month: Dr. Blue Dr. Blue hails from the south side of Stani-slaus County, and has his whole life. He has been a major player in our music scene since the middle of the last century. Dr. Blue started as a musician at age 7 on the violin, and progressed to the guitar at 13. He fi rst started playing in bands in the late sixties, and progressed into Th e Original Skeletons, Rikki Wow & Th e Flames, and most notably Th e Fabulous Rojas Brothers, and Matty Comer & Th e Experience. For the last fours years, Dr. Blue has taught guitar both electric and acoustic, mando-lin, fi ddle, and bass at Dale’s Guitar in Tur-

lock. He teaches 20 to 25 students per week the lessons that were taught to him long ago. Blue says his main focus right now is to dive straight into tomorrow, making a lasting imprint for all those he has touched and supported musically. Now days, Dr. Blue fronts his own depres-sion era, old time country band named Dr. Blue & Bad Medicine, and plays lead gui-tar with TJ Lake in Th e Dust Bowl Chil-dren. You can see him Saturday July 14th with Th e Dustbowl Children at Th e Queen Bean, and Th ursday July 26th in Turlock for Th e Troubadour Series at the Sweet River.Look for us at Th e Acoustic Rock Society page on Facebook, or email at [email protected].

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Spiderman andBatman come toModesto!Don’t miss the big premiers at Brendan Theatres this month!The Amazing Spiderman opens on Monday July 2nd. The Dark Knight will have a midnight premier co-spon-sored by Clear Channel on Thursday July 19th.For more info, go to: brendentheatres.com/Modesto

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July should be another great month for local music in Modesto. On july 1st the Kickstarter Kickoff/Block Party party for a new local food truck called Purely Social will be happening from 5-9 on Alice Street Between Olive Ave and Orange Ave. Purely Social is a collaboration between the Ser-

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rano Social Club and Pure Love Bakery. So come out and enjoy fresh coffee from Serrano’s and great baked goods from Pure Love and well as food from Bauer’s 66 1Ž2 while you listen to Daniel Edward Harris, Poor House Millionaires and Love Core. On July 19th the Thursday Night Ram-ble comes back from summer break with a great night of acoustic music Featuring Prof Maxx Smith. This will be our 35th Ramble event since we began last October and we are looking forward to many more to come.

Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame are play-ing at the Cow Track in Oakdale on July 13th with special guests, Double Barrel Blessing. Then on the 27th we will be at the Barking Dog and T’s on the 28th.Thanks to Strawberry I was introduced to

what I like to refer to as “American Roots Music.” I remember it like it was yesterday: My first time at The Strawberry Music Festival held twice a year at beautiful Camp Mather, just a few miles away from Yosemite National Park. I don’t know if It was breathing that fresh mountain air or the fact that I hadn’t gone out of town for quite sometime, but I found the whole experience extremely inspiring and eye-opening. The sound of banjos, fiddles and Mando-lins enchanted me as I wandered around camp sites strolling from one jam to anoth-er soaking in all this new music I’d just dis-covered, or on the other hand, had ignored. What fascinated me the most was seeing young people, some in their early teens completely engrossed in the music of their grandparents’ generation. My definition of “roots,” encompasses all the music popular in the early 1900s such as country, blues and gospel, which went on to evolve into jazz, pop and rock & roll. Society has come a long way from early

Editors note: Ray Vazira is a Modesto-based musician and advocate for the arts. Vazira plays regularly at several different venues and with various bands including Poor House Millionaires, House of Orange and Love Core. This is the first in a series of planned monthly col-umns.

blues and country, but it seems to me that we’ve made a full circle back to our roots which are once again being redefined. Ever since my first Strawberry Music Fest’, I can’t turn on the TV or the radio with-out hearing elements of “roots music” in-corporated into theme songs for various commercials, movies and TV shows. Even music stores are catching up with the trend offering larger selections of banjos, mando-lins, ukuleles and harmonicas. More and more musicians and music en-thusiasts alike are drawn to the simplistic, honest and down-to-earth nature of roots music. One wouldn’t have to go farther then our own Central Valley to find evidence of this trend. For example, on a typical Wednesday open mic night at The Cow Track Lounge in Oakdale, you can hear local performers strumming on their banjos and blowing on their harps. On a Friday or Saturday throughout the area, you might hear the cheerful sounds of “The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit” or “Big Earl & The Cryin’ Shame”; just to name a few.

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Thin is in and big is out! Th e desire to get back in to shape and being healthy has been running thru the minds of everyone lately. Many overweight and unhealthy art-ists are getting back into shape. In the late 90’s, Rapper Big Pun Struggled with weight problems during his lifetime, Pun died on February 7, 2000 aft er a fatal heart attack. Th at was then and now Puns long time friend Rapper Fat Joe is not so fat Joe any-more; some people are calling him small Joe, losing a reported 100 pounds. Rapper Heavy D died at the age of 44 of a heart at-tack. Regularly playing the Modesto area, Bay Area rapper E 40 has also been chang-ing his lifestyle and has lost a lot of weight within the last few months. Seams like E40 has been juicing “fruits and vegetables” Perfect for our area. Even in his songs he raps about about how skinny *** is in and big *** is out. I can relate and feel many artist like myself have had some kind of rude awakening. I have lost over 60 pounds and feel better than ever! My motivation to get back into shape was the death of a family member who also passed away from

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a heart attack. RIP Javi. No doubt an art-ists’ music is as important as their style and looks. Lose the weight and lose the heart attack. Maybe you can sell more records? Maybe you will live longer and enjoy life in a diff erent aspect. At the end of the day mu-sic motivates many and inspires all! What music do you listen to while on the treadmill or in the Gym? Send comments to my Facebook @ www.facebook.com/tLexusmusic and get healthy

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In a time where people are once again seek-ing the more personal, local touch when it comes to business and financial relation-ships, Mocse Credit Union’s philosophy of “People Helping People.” Is a refreshing al-ternative among financial services provid-ers. “We are a not-for-profit financial coopera-tive, owned and operated by members, to best serve members,” says President/CEO Tracey Kerr. “As a member, you have an equal share in the ownership of this credit union and benefit by receiving competitive interest rates and a full range of financial products.” Mocse has grown with the community, having been founded in February of 1959 with seven members and $35.00 in assets, motivated by the desire to provide financial choices. “Our seven founding members recognized that employees of Modesto City Schools were in need of financial services provided by a credit union as a banking

Mocse Credit Union – People Helping People“Bringing Service Home”

alternative to the “For Profit” banks,” Kerr explains. Part of being a truly local provider is about being an active member of the community and Mocse is very involved with a variety of charitable organizations, as well as provid-ing financial education to schools and busi-nesses. Kerr shares a particularly favorite success story: “Mocse Credit Union was very excited to partner with the ROP Pro-gram at Sonora High School. As a result of this partnership we were able to open a “Full Service” branch in August 2010 on the Sonora High School campus. The branch is run by ROP students and overseen by our Branch Manager. The students learn the skills needed to work in a financial insti-tution as a teller. The community has also benefited with Mocse being the first credit union with a branch available to them in Tuolumne County.” Mocse Credit Union has expanded to bea-ble to offer financial services to everyone to

the counties of Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Mari-posa and Merced, reaching well over half a million people. Kerr adds that it really is all about meeting the needs of their members, and being there to listen and provide guid-ance. It’s not just about offering different

financial services, she explains, but instead bringing members the most competitive and innovative financial services available.

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Yay it’s summer! By Abbey Murphy

Now that it’s July, I’m sure there are many out there that are over the “yay it’s summer, I have so many things to do” phase and are feeling a little confused about what activi-ties to take on next! First off, we all know that July is a celebra-tion of our nation’s independence and there are many BBQs and firework shows to keep us occupied! Make sure you get decked out in that red, white, and blue and check out the popular 4th of July Parade right here in downtown Modesto! After the fourth and the last two MoBands however, our to-do list may be dwindling so, I’m suggesting: The Young Modesto’s Top 3 Guide to July! 1) I don’t know about you, but when I’m swimming or out in the sun the one thing I crave the most is...wait for it...fruit!! Whether it’s a nectarine or some fresh blue-berries, I love it all and we can find afford-able and delicious produce all over town.

I might suggest Loratelli’s Fruit Stand, the Farmer’s Market or another venue that ac-tually lets you pick your own fruit to take home! 2) So this summer has promised legendary movies for our generation! (The Aveng-ers, The Dark Knight, Brave, maybe even Madagascar 3) One of my favorite ways to get out with my friends is to go see a movie together and bond while being terrified in a scary movie or even laughing our butts off watching a silly comedy that reminds us of our childhood or a vintage movie at the State. Although this is a great way to have fun, it can be expensive. Dooduuhhduuh! There is the $5 Dollar Movie Night at Regal

Cinemas on McHenry for all your cinemat-ic needs! Every Tuesday night, the theater sells movie tickets for only $5! It’s a perfect date night on a tight budget or even just a night out with pals; the movies have always been an essential part of our childhood. 3) Get creative! During summer many cre-ative ideas can be implemented and here are a few that could be put to use during the mid-July blues: Bare walls? Take a simple canvas or sheet of poster paper and splatter paint/get whimsical and design a new centerpiece for the walls of your bedroom or space to make it your own! This can be as detailed as a portrait of you and your family or can be as simple as lines and splatters of paint all over the paper. I know that sometimes when we’re growing up we leave the paint-ing and creativity only to the girls in our classes, but you can ask my boyfriend, Cap, this is not always the case! I just did this project with Cap and it was fast, easy, af-fordable, and totally worth it. The new art can transform your space entirely. Want to spend your days at the beach but

aren’t old enough to drive or simply don’t have the car or gas money to get there? Although we may not have the beautiful ocean at our disposal in Modesto, there are plenty of natural settings such as Dry Creek and the Tuolumne River areas to spend the day at. Take your parents and friends out for a fancy picnic to sit by these beautiful locations and soak up the sun! Maybe you headed down to the fruit stand earlier and had many different recipes to impress them with your culinary expertise! Get a blanket, sunscreen, and a picnic basket and you’re on your way! Remember, summer is a place to relax, sit and listen to the amazing local music at the Queen Bean or Barking Dog. It’s also a time to experience the fun aspects of Modesto that we might overlook during the passing school years, so get out there and get ex-ploring!!It’s All Skate time! 7/6 Roller Rink in the Village, 6-9pm BYOS - bring your own skates. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music. Greatmusic by The Quake DJJoin KHOP’s Ian Riley for games and contests


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Summer weather draws people outdoors to enjoy sunshine, outdoor activities and occasions that bring family and friends together. Here are a few tips to enjoy our wonderful Modesto:• Summer should be enjoyed, so why rush? The faster you move the more your body heats, especially in warm weather. • Plan outdoor activities for cooler early morning hours, look for shaded areas in mid-day and be sure air conditioning is in good order. • Ice cream, popsicles, cold juicy fruits and other cold treats are wonderful on a warm day. Also, drink plenty of water, juice and sports drinks while avoiding caffeine. • Wear lightweight, loose fitting clothes, a wide-brimmed hat and wear U/V skin pro-tection.

Know the signs of heat exhaustion which include fatigue, weakness, nausea, heavy sweating or no sweating, rapid pulse, con-fusion or fainting. And know what to do, immediately seek a cool place and drink cool water or juice. Apply cool compresses and call for medical assistance if necessary. Modesto View is packed with summer ac-tivities, so lets get out and enjoy our Sum-mer.

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You don’t need to break your budget to have a great time in Modesto during the summer.As they say, ‘Adventure can be found in your own backyard’ and looking no further than the vicinity of the Modesto area can yield a handful of activities that will delight your whole family at a minimal cost. Spare yourself the cost of gas, and take a walk on the art side every third Thursday to enjoy the creative atmosphere that is in Modesto’s own backyard. Modesto’s 9th annual Third Thursday Art Walk is a free event that boasts some great artwork and showcases a variety of businesses in down-town Modesto. Find more details here: modestoartwalk.com Those looking to swim but are without the option of an on-site swimming pool can head over to Johansen High School for recreational swimming that is open to the public. Admission fees run between $1-2

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by Monica Barberfor all ages. Swim cards can be purchased at 10th Street Plaza. The pool is open Mon-Sat 1-4pm Jun 15-Aug 3. Closed dates: June 25 & 26, and July 4. Additional hours are available for adult’s lap swimming which is scheduled daily from 10:30am-12:30pm and 4:30pm-6:30pm. If you’re nostalgic for the old days of drive in movies and want to enjoy a little fam-ily fun under the stars definitely check out Family Night Films at the Park. Enjoy free family films and games at Graceda Park every Friday night at 7pm August 17- Sep-tember 21. Admission is free. Ready for some big music while picnicking under the stars? MoBand plays its Concerts in the Park series every Thursday night starting at 8pm. Bring a picnic dinner and a bottle of wine and enjoy the fun atmos-phere. The six-concert series runs until July 12. Admission is free. Don’t forget to put

your blanket out near Mancini Bowl early in the day to reserve a prime spot. Looking for a little more night music? Check out an Off the Air show at Deva Cafe on J St. for only $5. Off the Air features local and regional artists in a showcase that runs from 8pm-11pm. Keep an eye on facebook.com/offtheair for a complete schedule. For more music, stop by the Queen Bean for open-mic nights on Sundays and take in a few local favorites. Live a dream and offer up your talents. Shows typically start around 7pm. Purchase is required. Hit the lanes! When was the last time you

went bowling? If it sounds fun, head over to McHenry Bowl for some reasonably priced fun on Sunday and Tuesday eve-nings from 9Pm to Midnight. Admission is $5 per person and tokens will run you a quarter each. Lane, shoe rental and a drink will run you less than $10. For even more affordable fun, check out information about local farmer’s markets at modestocfm.com and learn about the spe-cial events that the Modesto Nuts serve up at modestonuts.com. Enjoy the summer safely! Don’t forget the SPF and smiles.


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For women, children and men whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault, there’s a safe haven to which they can turn: Haven Women’s Center of Stanislaus County. Here they fi nd support, as well as education and advocacy, and a chance to regain their footing during a diffi cult time in their lives. Compassionate care is integral to the ser-vices that Haven off ers, including one-on-one and group counseling. Th ere is also an emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis line with trauma response and law enforcement as-sistance and legal services for temporary restraining orders. Haven provides edu-cation, outreach and violence prevention along with youth programs for children and teens. Executive Director, Belinda Rolicheck told me, “Th e organization has served the com-munity in some form since 1977. Funding comes from county, state and federal grants

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along with the kindness of individual con-tributions and in-kind donations.” Rolicheck shared a recent story in which an advocate met with a sexual assault vic-tim at the offi ce. “She had been raped and expressed feeling lost, alone and unsure of what to do next. Th e advocate worked with her to get a copy of her police report so that she could fi le for a restraining order against her assailant. Th e advocate told her about the Victim-Witness program through the District Attorney’s offi ce. Th e woman was also provided support group information, food and clothing referrals. She was so thankful she came in because she felt lost before she arrived and now had a positive direction and support.” Today, Haven is working on security pro-ject at the ‘home’ (in an undisclosed loca-tion) where there is always inherent danger for the staff and clients/victims who stay there. “Costs for this project will be sig-

nifi cant.” says Rolicheck. “Haven’s board is currently securing donations of materials and labor to reduce the costs, but we still need additional resources and donations.” Bad experiences are not something that victims can just ‘forget’. Haven off ers a va-riety of supportive services, as well as a se-cure home when needed. Th eir services aid victims in crisis. While there are no easy answers, Haven Women’s Center off ers a safe place to talk through victim’s thoughts, feelings, and options.

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Karaoke FunKaraoke Night

Karaoke w CecilyKaraoke with Clovis King

Latin Live MusicMoonrise KingdomMpa anything goes

Music Sundays at the BakeryQueen Bean Open Mic Night

RedStar Spangled Psycho Show

Sunday Golden Oldie Dance PartySunday Group Run

All You Can Drink DraftBoardroom Karaoke w Markie

Emergence Art ShowFree Pool & Poker Tournament

Free Pool TablesKaraoke with Clovis King

Magic DanMagic Dan

Moonrise KingdomNatalie Portman/Diana Isho Exhibit

Nick Shattell Live at Camp 4Open Mic Comedy Night

Story TimeSummer Splash Members Show

Wiggle Worms

Aqua ZumbaClub Pure Rainbow Tuesdays

DJ Tiki StyleEmergence Art Show

Friends of the Library MeetingHappy Hour

Karaoke NightKaraoke with Clovis King

Miki Industry NightMJC Early/Toddler Care


Salsa DancingShooters and Jello Night

Sips Happy HourStory Time

Story Time - Ceres LibrarySummer Splash Members Show

T’s Night OutTim Allen Live

Tim Quinn and Travelling CircusTrivia & Irish Pint Night

4th of July Party w Doc Holliday5 Points Peace Vigil

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Creole Jazz KingsEmergence Art Show

Free Dance Lessons & KaraokeFree Margaritas and Karaoke

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Natalie Portman/Diana Isho ExhibitNeil Buettner Live

Open Jam at the BowlSips Happy Hour


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Emergence Art ShowFlyboys House Party

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MCW BandMoonrise Kingdom

Natalie Portman/Diana Isho ExhibitNeil & Matt Live

Nightveil LiveRed

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Natalie Portman/Diana Isho ExhibitQueen Bean Open Mic Night

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Emergence Art ShowFirst Position

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Natalie Portman/Diana Isho ExhibitNick Shattell Live at Camp 4

Open Mic Comedy NightStory Time

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Emergence Art ShowHappy Hour



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ACT Up Musicals that Rock CampKaraoke Contest

BlueGrass JamCircus Latin Nights

Creole Jazz KingsDrew Blum and the Rock Stars

Emergence Art ShowFree Dance Lessons & Karaoke

Free Margaritas and KaraokeFriends of the Library Meeting



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ACT Up Musicals that Rock CampBernie

Dave Dow open jam sessionDJ Tiki Style

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Salsa DancingSevered Savior / Genocaust

Shooters and Jello NightSips Happy Hour


The Beatles Yellow SubmarineTrivia & Irish Pint Night

ACT Up Musicals that Rock CampKaraoke Contest

BlueGrass JamCircus Latin Nights

Creole Jazz KingsDrew Blum and the Rock Stars


Free Margaritas and KaraokeFriends of the Library Meeting








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Open Jam NightRead to a Dog

RedSips Happy Hour


209 Metal ShowcaseA&W Summer Nights

ACT Up Musicals that Rock CampAutumn Garden

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Glo KaraokeJohnny & Kelly



MCW BandNatalie Portman/Diana Isho Exhibit

Neil & Matt LiveNick Carrassis Band

RedStanislaus County Fair

Strangebrew LiveSummer Splash Members Show

Jazz Blues and spoken wordsTurlock Farmers MarketWeekend Dance Party

A&W Summer NightsBlue and Beige Jazz quarttet

Boardroom Beach BashComedy Night

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Emergence Art ShowGlo Karaoke

HysteriaJeremy Norris & Dangerous Mood


Latin Live MusicLatin Night

Live Band w Shot GirlsModesto Certified Farmers MarketNatalie Portman/Diana Isho Exhibit

Neil & Matt LiveRead to a Dog

RedRiverbank Farmer’s Market

Scrapbooking Fun!Solo Bass Jake

Sonni Ray & Soulsa BandStanislaus County Fair


Weekend Dance Party

Anatundra’s BirthdayKaraoke Contest


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Music Sundays at the BakeryNatalie Portman/Diana Isho Exhibit

Queen Bean Open Mic NightRed

Stanislaus County FairSunday Golden Oldie Dance Party

Sunday Group Run

A cat in parisAll You Can Drink Draft

Boardroom Karaoke w MarkieEmergence Art Show

Family Story TimeFree Pool & Poker Tournament

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Neil & Matt LiveNew Horizon Jazz band

Peace love and misunderstandingPenetrators Groove Band

Printmaking CampRed

Rock Lobster LiveRock Shows Live

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Turlock Farmers MarketWeekend Dance Party

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Neil & Matt LiveRed

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Tequila Mockingbird LiveTony and the Tuff TimesWeekend Dance Party

Who Too - The Music Of The Who

Battle of the Boulevard Karaoke ContestBlack Out Party


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Stanislaus County FairSunday Golden Oldie Dance Party

Sunday Group Run

ACT UP Disney-Palooza Theatre CampAll You Can Drink Draft

Boardroom Karaoke w MarkieDinner and a Movie

Emergence Art ShowFree Pool & Poker Tournament

Free Pool TablesHysteria



Open Mic Comedy Night

Open Mic Comedy NightPeace love and misunderstanding


Wiggle Worms

Club Pure Rainbow TuesdaysDJ Tiki Style


HysteriaKaraoke Night

Karaoke with Clovis KingMiki Industry Night

Natalie Portman/Diana Isho ExhibitPeace love and misunderstanding

Reel Big FishRiverbank Library Book Club



Summer Splash Members ShowTrivia & Irish Pint Night

Word Basics

Karaoke ContestBluegrass jam

Circus Latin NightsCreole Jazz KingsCreole Jazz Kings


Free Margaritas and KaraokeHappy Hour

HysteriaJohnny&Kelly



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Neil Buettner LiveOpen Jam at the Bowl

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RedRoald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

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Thursday Night Ramble

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Disturbing the Peace LiveDJ Big Whyte



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My Father’s HouseNatalie Portman/Diana Isho Exhibit

Neil & Matt LiveNightVeil Live


Printmaking CampStanislaus County Fair


Wiggle WormsWii Game Day

A cat in parisAqua Zumba


Emergence Art ShowFamily Movie Night

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Natalie Portman/Diana Isho ExhibitPrintmaking Camp


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Tim Allen LiveTrivia & Irish Pint Night

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Open Mic Comedy NightPeace love and misunderstanding


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HysteriaKaraoke Night

Karaoke with Clovis KingMiki Industry Night


Reel Big FishRiverbank Library Book Club



Summer Splash Members ShowTrivia & Irish Pint Night

Word Basics

Karaoke ContestBluegrass jam

Circus Latin NightsCreole Jazz KingsCreole Jazz Kings






Karaoke w/ BradNatalie Portman/Diana Isho Exhibit


Peace love and misunderstandingSips Happy Hour





Happy HourIntermediate Excel





Open Jam NightPeace love and misunderstanding

RedRoald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

Sips Happy HourSummer Splash Members Show

Thursday Night Ramble

A&W Summer NightsBig Earl and the crying shame

Disturbing the Peace LiveDJ Big Whyte



Fall Of Versi LiveGlo Karaoke

Johnny & KellyKaraoke at the Bowl


Live Band w Shot GirlsMCW Band

My Father’s HouseNatalie Portman/Diana Isho Exhibit

Neil & Matt LiveNightVeil Live

Peace love and misunderstandingRed

Roald Dahl’s Willy WonkaSummer Splash Members Show

Take this WaltzTurlock Farmers MarketWeekend Dance Party

A&W Summer NightsAnthem Live

Big Earl & The Cryin’ ShameCalifornia Outlaws

Chely WrightDJ Skewers

Emergence Art ShowGlo Karaoke

Greg Scudder & Beer 30 BandJon Corbin and friends


Latin Live MusicLive Band w Shot Girls

Modesto Certified Farmers MarketMy Father’s House


Peace love and misunderstandingRead to a Dog

RedRiverbank Farmer’s MarketRoald Dahl’s Willy Wonka


Take this waltzTartuffe

The Dangers of SnoringWeekend Dance Party

Karaoke ContestChampagne SundaysEmergence Art Show

Ivana Birthday Party-Disney DragKaraoke Fun



Music Sundays at the BakeryMy Father’s House



Roald Dahl’sSunday Golden Oldie Dance Party

Sunday Group RunTake this waltz

Tartuffe

All You Can Drink DraftBoardroom Karaoke w Markie

Chely WrightEmergence Art Show


Karaoke with Clovis KingNatalie Portman/Diana Isho Exhibit



Take this waltz




Miki Industry NightNatalie Portman/Diana Isho ExhibitPeace love and misunderstanding



Take this waltzTim Allen Live

Trivia & Irish Pint Night

Friday Music in the Plaza10th StreetBetween Brendan Theatre & Fuzio

July 6 – Jimbo Warrguitar-ist, Josh Rosenblum

& Doug RobinettJuly 13 –

Love CoreJuly 20 –

Patty Castillo, Eli Lester & Randall

NeimanJuly 27 –

Max Minardi


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D O W N T O W NM O D E S T O

Open Early!Many restaurants

start servingdinner early so that you can get a nice meal in before the shows and movies

that begins at 7 or 7:30.

Open Late! Downtown Modesto is

the place to be late Thursday, Friday and

Saturday nights. There is live music every night

of the week in one of our great clubs or res-

taurants. After the show, stop and enjoy a nightcap.

ParkingThere are parking garages at 9th and L Street,

11th and K Street, 11th and I Street and 12th and H Street. Parking is close to all restaurants!

Try a CabIt’s getting easier to catch a cab, bothtodowntown and home from downtown. Why deal with driving and parking? Take the easy way...

Affordable Cab 209-753-8005Touch of Class Cab 209-575-0609Cash Cab 209-740-1390Checker Cab: 888-487-5411City Cab 209-818-4144DeSoto Cab: 209-577-8888Edith’s Cab: 402-0377Lucky 7 Cab: 209-985-8533 209-877-7676Metro Cab: 209-533-3333Modesto Cab Company: 209-521-7320Quality Cab: 209-552-9898Red Top Taxi Cab: 209-524-4741Taxi Taxi Cab: 209-756-1035Town Cab: 209-404-2727United Cab: 209-888-8888Urban Taxi Cab: 209-351-0222Yellow Cab of Modesto: 209-524-8294Oakdale Taxi: 209-869-5552

Locally OwnedMost all of the down restaurants are locally owned. They hire localpeople and the money you spend stays right here in town. Local

restaurants purchase from local farmers and feature local ingredients.

Find local restaurantswww.modestoview.com

Plaza MusicYou always have a downtown Modesto date on Friday nights for the 10 th St Market and Music in the Plaza. Enjoy

café dining and great sounds. Take in a movie or a show at the Gallo or the State and then dance the night away at the Fat Cat or Palladium. So much to do and it

is all downtown.

Beach Party atBoardroom on 14thGet your surf shorts, bikinis and boards and head to the Board-rooom on July 14. It is a Beach party all day and your ticket gets you into the fun and delivers a full meal too from the amazing Board-room menuGraffi ti Summer continues all summer long at A&W with Friday and Saturday nights at the Drive In with Elvis Karaoke. Bring your classic cars, enjoy classic root beer and burgers and keep the American Graf-fi ti spirit going all year long.

July 6 – Jimbo Warrguitarist, Josh Rosenblum & Doug Robi-nettJuly 13 – Love CoreJuly 20 – Patty Castillo, Eli Lester & Randall NeimanJuly 27 – Max Minardi

Modesto Certifi ed Farmers MarketThursdays & Saturdays 7 am to 1 pmFrom now until December, mark your calendars for Thursday and Saturday mornings in Downtown Modesto on 16th St, where you will fi nd the tastiest and the freshest local good, fruits, vegetables, fl owers, cheese, music, chef demos and so much more. Vintage Faire Farmers Market Sunday 7 am 1 pmTurlock Farmers Market - Fridays 8 am – 1pm Downtown Turlock Main & BroadwayRiverbank Farmers Market – Saturdays – 9 am – 12pm Cool Hand Luke’sOakdale Farmers Market- Thursday 5pm -7:30 3rd & E St Enjoy the ease and convenience of enjoying food, drink and music in downtown Modesto. New retail boutiques are opening every day and everything is less than a 3-block walk if you fi nd the right spot.

Summerjam Music Fest Queen Bean July 21Don’t miss this 3 stage huge benefi t jam for the Haven Women’s center. Not an Airplane, Nesta, Z Strain, High Voltage, Myosin, Funky Tim and so many more. Bring food and enjoy 8 hours of all ages music at the Queen Bean An amazing day of music for an amazing cause and celebrating the incredible music talent in Modesto USA.


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1. Ralph Barkley and his companion enjoy the midnight premier of “Brave” at Brenden theatre. 2. Cafe R&B has fun during the Modest Blues Festival on J Street. 3. Carlos Rodriguez of Central Valley News shows us where it all takes place. 4. Chris Murphy, Modesto Famous, and Daniel Cano enjoy Concert in the Park. 5. Genesis Helena of Offshore rocks out at the Fat Cat. 6. Customers check out the goods at Intrinsic Elements on J Street. 7. Richie, owner of Le Saigon Sandwich helps another happy customer. 8. Customers wait patiently while Serrano Social Club undergoes major changes 9. Don Monaco poses by his suped up record breaking street rod. 10. Saxophonist Elija Mays and his family at MoBand. 11. Ron Winter and Samuel Garrett of Direct Appliance Out-let hang out with Mayor Marsh. 12. Vicky Bauman and her dad, long time MoBand regular Lynn Russell celebrate his birthday at MoBand. 13. Rubber Lizard rocks it at the Modesto Blues and Art Festival. 14. Elvis and the MPD Chief Mike Harden get friendly during Graffiti Summer with the 57 Chevy squad car. 15. Rocky pours the amazing latte at Serrano's. 16. CBS13's Dave Bender interviews ModestoView's Chris Murphy and carhops at A&W. 17. Mark Navarro and Modest City Councilman John Gunderson talk murals in public places. 18. John "JB" Black poses in front of Aaron Vickery's Modesto Graffiti Mural at the Peer Recovery Art Gallery. 19. Cruise Legends Gene Winfield and Bart Bartoni hang out at the Historic Cruise Route. 20. Jordi Camps and George Osner hang out at Concetta during the Bluesfest. 21. A couple cool cats enjoy the Modesto Blues Festival. 22. Eli Lester jams it hard at the Modesto Blues Fest. 23. June T-Bird cover girl Abbey Murphy signs an autograph for the Faros while meeting Candy Clark. Candy was a great sport. 24. A vendor samples her goods at the 16th street Farmer's Market. 25. Lauren Porras and Steffani Michoff get silly during Lauren's 16th birthday. 26. An all-star line up! The Faros, the stars of American Graffiti, Gene Winfield and Mayor Marsh all before the Cruise Route Ribbon cutting. 27. Izabel Crosby performs with Juline School of Dance at Mancini Bowl. Photos this month are from Chris Murphy, Ruben Porras and Diane Moody. These are just a teaser of all the cool things that happened last month. Make sure to tag your Instagram photos with #modestoview and you might see them here in the Rear View. Send your pics to [email protected] too. Make sure to include your name and a caption so we get it right.

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