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Where Were You in ‘62?page 9

Local Assasins on a Warpath page 23

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April 14 & 15 / Oakdale Rodeo – Oakdale Rodeo Grounds

April 27 / Fabulous Dorsey Brothers – Gallo Center

April 13-15 / Mama Mia – Gallo Center

April 12 / Matt Kearney – State Theatre

April 28 / Purple Haze– Tribute to Jimi Hendrix – State Theatre

April 28 / Love Modesto– Community Service Day

April 21 / Tom Petty Tribute– Fat Cat Music House

April 29 / Future Rock Fest– State Theatre

April 21 / Modesto Garden Club Tour – All Over Modesto

April 6 / Off the Air– Travis Vick CD Release – Deva Café

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APRIL 21MAMAMIA!

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The NutsOpening Day

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This Month’s Cover:

Production Director Todd Arronson and photographer Nick Giron spent time with the MJC Pirates after they played American River on March 24th. Coach Chris Rodriguez (left), Les Northcut (center) and Julien Castaneda (right) discussed the game and the Pirates chances in the playoffs. While discussing their rival Delta, Nick grabbed this cover shot.

PUBLISHERChris Murphy

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SENIOR EDITOR Ruben Porras

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Republic MarketingContent DirectorTodd Aaronson

Art Director/DesignerPeter Grimaldi

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGERMadison Murphy

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSJim Christiansen

Eric BensonMike VanekKaye Osborn

Jennifer AlsupKate Serpa

Efren MartinezShasta BossJavier Lopez

Abbey MurphyDana Jonson

Jill FerrisTara Tinsley

Debi CampbellMichelle Diemer

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERSNick Giron

Efrin MartinezDiane Moody

GreetingsModesto Fans!

ModestoView is declaring April 2012 as Modesto civic pride month! We hear all the time about the national news that makes us look bad, but in reality, we have so much to be proud of and so much to celebrate. A strong commitment to history makes a city strong. An awareness about what makes us unique and different creates a sense of pride that makes people want to get involved and make a difference. We are all looking for the authenticity that makes Modesto USA “A Classic American City”

Over the last few months, we have celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Arch, the Chamber of Commerce our library system and a really cool architectural tour. The City of Modesto is embracing the spirit of American Graffiti with the new Historic Cruise Route that will be in place this year for Graffiti Summer. George Lucas is even excited about what is happening as he made special videos for the Chamber 100th celebration and a special look back at Modesto for the Cruise Route project. www.modestocruiseroute.com

It is time and we are ready. We have a rich and talented music scene. Take time to go to one of our clubs, restaurants or theaters and check out a local band and buy their music. Youwill be amazed. If you haven’t been downtown lately, go this month and check out the farmers markets, music in the plaza and our local res-taurants. Modesto is flat, so ride your bike on the Virginia Corridor or Mensinger trail and stop off at a café or coffee shop and soak up the local scene andmeet a bunch of new friends. When you shop, shop at a locally owned store so that your money stays here and makes us all more financially strong and builds our local economy. It is time to look around and see all of the good and look at the things that we will be remembering at the end of our next 100 years. What will be in the 2112 (Rush anyone?) painting?

It is up to us! Celebrate the good. Explore the interesting. Listen to the talent. Taste our local cuisine and tell the world how great we can be. You have al-ready started by reading ModestoView Magazine and following us on line. With ModestoView, you will get the positive Modesto message 24 hours a day 7 days a week in print, video, song and 140 character messages. Thanks for reading, thanks for advertising and thanks for making a positive Modesto part of your day.

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Chris and Becky at the Modesto Chamber 100th Celebration, see page 19


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High Voltage is made up brothers Mat-thew and Paul Grattan and Nolan harris of Ripon. Matthew, age 13 handles lead vocals and lead guitar, Paul, age 15 keeps the beat on drums for the trio and Nolan, age 12 adds texture to the group’s sound on bass guitar. According to their offi cial bio, the key to the success of the band is getting along well, having fun and having a love for mu-sic. Balance is also a focus with all three boys juggling sports and studies. All three are honor roll students. Support for the band comes from parents of the boys who are always in the mix. With support from his wife Janette, Th omas Grattan promotes the band full time and has even stepped in to fi ll a empty space on base guitar before Harris joined the group. Harris’ parents Chris and Lisa also work to promote and support the band. Th is is a recent Q&A with the band that was done via email-

MV: What is your favorite part of perform-ing?Paul: It is the crowd, defi nitely because I love being able to play the music and look over and see the crowd dance, sing along, grooving along etc... When I see the crowd doing that it is a good feeling.Matthew: Performing is having fun and making people happy with our musicNolan: I like seeing the fans cheering and enjoying our music

MV: Is this something you really want to do in the future?Paul: Yes ! Once you get into something you love, it would be hard to stop, and I don’t plan on stoppingMatthew: Yes! I hope we can do this for a long long time.Nolan: Yes, especially if we can make mon-ey doing this. (If not I’d try to become a professional athlete.)

MV: What has been one really special mo-ment for you? Maybe there is a special place that you have played?Paul: My special moment was overcom-ing my fear of playing in front of an audi-ence, learning tough songs, and now it is no problem at all. I can’t wait to get in front of larger crowds!Matthew: My special moment was when people started asking me for my autograph, and that happens weekly at P. Wexfords which has been a wonderful place to play. We have played every Th ursday there for over a year now.Nolan: My favorite moment was when we got our fi rst pay check for a private party show. I kept a photo copy of it.

Swing by P. Wexford’s on any given Th ursday night and you will feel a bit of an electric buzz in the air at about 8:45 when the band High Voltage takes the stage in between sets by Johnny and Kelly. Th e one thing that you will notice about High Voltage right away is that the members of the band are kids. You are looking at the future of Modesto area music. You are looking at the future of Rock ‘n Roll.

MV: What do you think of the support that you have received from local fans and lo-cal artists like Neil Buettner, and Johnny & Kelly?Paul: Th e feedback from fans is just ex-traordinary. We have been able to jam with these musicians, and be taught & coached, and even chill with these talented bands and musicians is quite awesome. Love eve-ry moment of it, and will always continue to do so.Matthew: Th e support from fans at P. Wex-fords, other venues, and recently Sham-rockd, has been great. Working with these musicians is an honor, and they are legends here in the Modesto area, and it is a priv-ledge to be working with them.Nolan: Th e fans support has been great. Th e support we get from the local musi-cians keeps us playing and having fun.

Catch High Voltage live on April 29 at the State Th eater. Th ey will be playing along side of MAMA award winners Kid Char-lemange, a Steely Dan tribute band that features Johhny Valdes (who will also per-form on his own) and Kelly Ramirez, Hari Kari, Neil Buettner and Matt Harrington, Dave Hawkes of Donny & Th e Wayrads and more.

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G O M O D E S T O !Battle of the Bands On April 5, you can rock for Pro-ject Hope and Invisible Children at Modesto High. Th is will be a battle of the bands and some awe-some performances. Go see Jerry Rig Gig, Treeshell, and Television Sky and Stop Motion Poetry. Show starts at 7 at Modesto High Auditorium.


April Notes By Jim Christiansen

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April showers us with an abundance of visual arts events and displays of all types. Th e month opens with the Modesto Art Museum sponsored World Mini-Art Show opening April 3 at McHenry Museum. Images in this international mail in show, limited to 6 inches square two-dimension art. If you like your art stitched, the Fiber Arts show at Mistlin Gallery features works in fabrics, with more than 20 depictions of front doorways of Modesto’s older neigh-borhoods. Th e show runs through April 25 and is a collaboration of Central California Art Association with Country Crossroads Quilters. Th e end of the month hiatus in-volves receiving, fi nal judging and hanging for the 59th annual Spring Show, with the Opening Gala, May 5. Tickets are already on sale at $20. Th e Chartreuse Muse can give you a lesson in persistence with “365 cups. “ Tammy Schoppet took up the challenge of throw-

ing one cup every day in 2011. She docu-mented the throwing, glazing and fi ring of each piece; that went up on You Tube via her blog and put a condensed video to-gether, continuously playing at the Muse. Tammy is showing ALL the cups, accidents and all. Not all pieces can be a masterpiece. Th e Muse is also home to a Tuesday night life-drawing group, in the rarely seen by the public, upstairs studio. Th at studio will be open to those attending the Stanislaus Artists Open Studio Tour, April 14 and 15, with three regular artists on display. You can get your maps at the Muse, Mistlin Gal-lery, the Turlock and Modesto Convention and Visitors Bureaus, Modesto and Oak-dale Chambers of Commerce, and at the April 12 Preview show at Gallo Center, in the lobby 10 am to 7 pm.

73 artists invite the public to visit them at over 38 studios around the county, over the April 14/15 weekend. Map booklets cost $10 and serve as admission to the studios, and entry into a drawing for fi ve original art works purchased from a juried pool of participating artists. Th is event is an ini-tiative of the Stanislaus County Travel and Tourism Regional Round Table, and pro-ceeds go back into the production of the event for 2012, and the future. For online purchase of maps call 209 222 TOUR, or http://stanislausaos.wordpress.com Th at weekend also includes the annual Western Art show at Bonsack Gallery Oak-dale, with 30 featured artists. Th e 8th An-nual Patterson Art and Wine Gala, benefi ts Patterson Repertory Th eatre, at $25 a tick-et, held 6 to 10 pm at the Hammon’s Senior

Center. April 19 is this month’s Th ird Th ursday Art Walk. New Art Walk venues not previously noted are Paper Planes Tattoo and Gal-lery, Fleur de Lis, Mocha Magic, Stanislaus County Library, C’est Joli and Salon Vanity. Get the new map. JamesPrigoff , co-author of the 1987 book, “Spray Can Art” will lecture on aerosol art at the State Th eatre, 6 to 9 pm, Wednesday April 4. Prigoff has documented urban art forms since the 1960s. Lecture is $5. Final Sale sad note, April 30 is the last scheduled day of business for local art sup-plies and class fi xture Artel Art Center.

SLaM on RyE, a ten-year Modesto po-etry tradition, draws to a close this April aft er welcoming countless poets to the mic during its tenure. Slam founder and organizer, Sam Pierstorff , sat down with Modesto View to reminisce over SLaM on RyE’s storied history and talk about his next steps in the poetry world. Pierstorff ’s decision to end the slam came as a big surprise to many supporters. His reasons for doing so, though, make perfect sense: he wants to spend more time with his family. “Anybody who has ever run an event knows that the setup before the show takes hours and hours of work,” Pierstorff said. “From promoting the show to booking tal-ent to dealing with last-minute situations, there’s an incredible amount of work for the run up to the show.” Th ough SLaM on RyE demanded a lot his time over the past decade, Pierstorff lights up as he talks about what the venue did for local poets. “Th e best part, by far, is watch-ing intimidated new poets step to the mic

and then just blossom month aft er month.” He recounts numerous poets that found their voice at SLaM on RyE: Th e Saint, Jaelinda Mills, Tawny Holt and Elizabeth Sousa. Since the irinitial performances at SLaM on RyE, they’ve grown into incred-ible forces in our community that never want to stop writing and performing. Pierstorff has no plans to drop off the lo-cal arts scene entirely. He will still host the sell-out Ill List every December at the State Th eatre and is under contract to write a bi-ography for a well-known local. He emphasizes that the poetry scene in

Modesto is thriving even without the Slam. “As I look around at the artistic landscape of Modesto, I know you are in good hands,” Pierstorff wrote in a farewell note on Face-book. “Th ere is a good deal of poetry and art that remains here despite the small void that SLaM on RyE will leave behind.” Th is month will usher in SLaM on RyE’s fi -nal show in its decade-long run at Prospect Th eater Wed., April 18th at 7:30. Let’s pack the house one last time as a thank you to Pierstorff for sharing so much of his time and talent over the last ten years to give po-etry a long-lasting home in Modesto.

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By Kate SerpaRIDGWAY’S

I can count the number of times I’ve done karaoke on exactly three fi ngers. You had best be getting me relatively intoxicated (top shelf, naturally) and I better be trying to be a really, really fun date if you’re able to get me in front of a mike and teleprompter to grace you with my rendition of Nancy Sinatra’s “Th ese Boots are Made for Walk-ing.” It’s not that I’m tone-deaf you see, it’s that I’m so damn good I wouldn’t want to upstage everyone else in the bar with the vocal talent years of metal bands, shower practice, and smoking have bestowed upon me. It’s for the greater good that I keep this amazing talent in check. Feel free to thank me, you know, whenever. As far as I’m concerned, one of the land-mark places in Modesto to get out any pent-up vocal feelings you may need go get out is Ridgway’s; and if you’ve never been to/heard of Ridgway’s, I suspect you haven’t been in Modesto very long. Ridgway’s has been open for approximate-ly forever (around 30 years) under owner, Roy Ridgway (who recently got hitched), and is open 24 hours. Th at’s right people. Aft er you get comfortably sloshed on your Ridgway’s premium-selection of well liq-uors and belt out too many Boston songs, you need only go a swinging-door away to awesome diner food. Th at is a beauti-ful setup. And it should also be noted that Ridgway’s daily Happy Hour is more of a time block as it lasts from 6 am-7 pm. I feel like that might be some sort of drink-ing challenge…. I was lucky enough to speak with TWO lovely bartenders for the article, Lucinda Hood and Shellee Nelson, the day and night bartenders respectively. Both have been slinging liquor at Ridgway’s for 11+ years each and, along with being charming individuals, they can both serve up some

pretty fantastic shots. Th at Mind-Eraser Shellee whipped up for me was quite the personality drink, if I do say so myself. So what is it about Ridgway’s? “Th e lounge-like atmosphere and the fact I know every customer’s name in here. We have a devot-ed string of customers, people don’t bounce around from bar to bar here,” says Lucinda. Shellee says: “Everyone who works here loves working at Ridgway’s; we’ve all been here forever. Everyone is welcome and eve-ryone has fun. We have lots of Ridgway’s love, lots of marriages have came out of here.” Nothing like barroom love, people. As if Lucinda and Shellee weren’t enough, Ridgway’s also off ers a variety of television activities, such as: the Sunday NFL Ticket on the big screen, a variety of sporting events, Buzztime Trivia, interactive poker games, and Keno/Hot Spot. In case you didn’t notice, these activities can be per-fectly paired with alcohol. Now don’t forget, karaoke is happening at Ridgway’s 7-nights a week from 9pm – 1am (1:30 on the weekends) and the fully stocked bar is always able to provide you with all the liquid-courage libations you may need as prep to get out that Marvin Gaye. Be sure to come out to karaoke for all the drinking and the fun. Be sure to say hi. I’ll be in the corner of the bar, not singing. You’re welcome. 2401 E. OrangeburgModesto, CA209.576.1587ridgwaysmodesto.com

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By ModestoFamous

It is almost hard to believe that spring is here. Flowers are blooming, the sidewalks downtown are lined with people shopping and eating, parks are fi lled with happy families and event planners are announc-ing plenty of ways for us to keep busy in the sunshine. April should be a pretty awesome month in Modesto. Th ere is no reason for anyone to stay at home. Many of the events that I have looked into are either free or low-cost and most are designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages. Head out to the ballpark on April 5th to watch the Nuts return to the diamond at John Th urman Field and spend lazy Satur-day mornings buying locally-grown fruits and vegetables and listening to local tunes at the Modesto Certifi ed Farmer’s Market. Th e market starts on April 7th on 16th

April 2012Street between H and I Streets. Foodies will have lots to munch on and drink at the An-nual Beer, Wine and Gourmet Food Cel-ebration that will fi ll the MJC gymnasium on East Campus on April 14th. One of my favorite events, Music in the Plaza also starts this month at the 10th Street Plaza. A night of music and an ice cream cone won’t cost you much more than time and it will be time well spent. Don’t miss the Poor House Millionaires featuring Big Earl Matthews on April 20th or Nick Shattell on April 27th. Both of these acts always put on a great show that appeals to audiences of all ages. Music fans can also rock out to the sounds of Flying Blind at Th e Fat Cat on April 14th, take in a Tom Petty tribute show at the same venue on April 21st and dance in their seats to the sounds of Big Band Blast that will bring the world-famous Jimmy Dorsey orchestra to the Gallo Center for the Arts on April 27th.

For a fun day in the sun, head to Graceada Park on April 21st and experience Modes-to’s 23rd annual Earth Day in the Park. Break out your favorite tie dye shirt and

relax to the sound of live local music, cre-ate some groovy craft s and eat some great eats prepared by local chefs. Th is is always a good time. We are very happy to see that our calendar of events is growing every month and that people seem to be fi nding what we do to be useful. We will continue making improve-ments and changes that you want to see as long as you keep tuning in. We have been experimenting with producing short video clips and we have some plans to tweak our web site a bit soon. Contact us via Face-book or Twitter to off er suggestions. Let us know what we can do for you.

Plant a tree this month. Kiss your sweet-heart on a park bench. Watch brave tykes run through the fountain at the the mall. Modesto will be alive with good people enjoying good times. Keep it positive folks. Life is good!

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It is the 50th Anniversary of one of the most famous graduating classes in the world. To celebrate our American Graf-fi ti heritage, the Historic Modesto Cruise Route is coming to downtown Modesto. Th e streets of 10th and 11th that were im-mortalized by George Lucas will be home to a new historical tourist attraction with 25 historical markers. Do you have a cruise story to tell? Do you have old pictures? Any memorabilia? Call us and tell us! Email us [email protected] or call 209-534-1704. Last month, we met the Faro’s, the legend-ary car club that was called the Pharaohs in the movie. See ModestoView’s exclusive interview with the founder of the Faro’s, Dennis Billington at www.modestoview.com Your story may be next!

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By Dana Johnson

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Boasting about Bauer’s 66 ½ From gourmet bar food to Spanish tapas owner/ executive Chef Tye Rhone Bauer is on the tasty edge of Modesto. Literally on the backside edge in McHenry Village you will fi nd Bauer’s 66 ½ Restaurant connect-ed to Vieira’s Lounge. Chef Tye, at the relaxed age of 38, opened Bauer’s 66 ½ in Nov. 2009. He grew up in San Lorenzo, CA in a family of seven, being the baby of the bunch. Both of his parents did the cooking at home, so when birthdays rolled, around they didn’t have parties but they got to choose a restaurant for their cel-ebration. Chef Tye and his girlfriend Nic-col are the proud parents of 9-month-old Ellie Rose. Tye told me he speaks his own language dubbed “Tye-Rhone-Ese” defi ned as scatter talk in the kitchen when they are super busy, just ask him! When Chef Tye relaxes it might be with an Albarino or Ri-oja Spanish wine, very nice. “Diners are guaranteed to get something they have never eaten before!” says Chef Tye. He and head chef Heidi oversee the menu and the ever changing specials that include Alcatra- Portuguese Braised Beef, Paella, 4 diff erent sliders are amongst the numerous choices. Mmmm, 100% organic grass fed rib eye fi lets, too! Th emenu also features vegan and gluten free selections. On Wednesdays see Bauer’s Board; you will fi nd great deals like $2 slider, $2 taco, & $2 fries. I went for the ultra quad sliders as they came highly recommended from our

very own Sr. Editor, Ruben Porras. It was an excellent choice that was accompanied by Chef Tye’s French fries made with his original rub recipe! Yep! Dana~licious was licking her lips! Bauer’s 66 ½ is only for patrons 21 years and older even though they do not sell al-cohol due to the type of liquor license that governs the shared space of the adjacent Vieira’s Lounge, where can easily purchase an alcoholic beverage. You can also bring in your own wine for an $8 corkage fee. Make a note that Bauer’s is open 3 late nights each week until 3-4am especially for those who work standard restaurant hours or party people looking to get some great grub on! To go food and full service catering is also available. Every 2nd Sunday (excluding holidays) of the month Chef Tye hosts a brunch that all ages can attend located at Bella Vagos Sa-lon, 521 McHenry in Modesto, co hosted by Pure209. So without applying any pressure whatso-ever, I asked Chef Tye the signature ques-tion: Beatles or Stones: “STONES! Beatles are not in my playlist at all!” I do believe we just shared another high point in the interview!

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Incredible Talent! By Kaye Osborn

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Our valley has incredible talent. I hope you were able to attend some of our local high school spring productions. Th ere is nothing better than live theater! Th e per-formers give 100%! Drama builds confi -dence, friendships, and memories. Have you ever considered auditioning or vol-unteering to help back stage or set design? Give it a try. You may catch “the Drama bug”. It’s a great way to give back to your community. If you are interested, just let me know. I just fi nished directing Lakewood Youth Th eater’s musical When the West Was Wild. Every show was diff erent. Every show received a standing ovation. It was thrilling! Still singing the songs! Th e tal-ented students sang and danced their way into the hearts of the appreciative audience. Th e fi nal song of every Lakewood musical

ends with the cast singing and signing! Pure magic! Come join me at the centennial birthday celebration of the McHenry Museum’s on April 29 from 2-4 PM. Th e McHenry Li-brary opened on April 29, 1912. Special guests include the grandson of Oramil McHenry: Dr. McHenry and his wife. For more information about purchasing tick-ets, contact the McHenry Museum at 577-5235.

April theatrical off erings:Gallo Center for the Arts\Momma Mia April 13,14,15\Tickets $39-$109

Th e Boy Who Cried Bully April 25 7PMBased on the classic Aesop’s fable.Grades K-5Tickets $8-$15

Jack and the Beanstalk April 29 2PM, 4PMGrades K-5Tickets $8-$15

Disney’s Cinderella kids - April 27th 7pm, 28th 2pm and 7pm, 29th 2pmat Turlock Community Th eatre - general admission $8

Open Auditions for teens 13-18 for Sweeney Todd. May 1st and 3rd at 6pm - Turlock Community Th eatre. Prepare 1 minute of song of choice, a capella or background track acceptable. Rock like it’s 1986 when Gregori High presents the musical “Th e Wedding Singer” in the school cafeteria April 26th @ 7:30; April 27th @ 2:00 and 7:30; and April 28th at 7:30. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for students, and may be purchased in the Gregori student body offi ce or reserved by emailing [email protected]

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Put together a man’s love for classic cars who grew up tinkering in his dad’s garage and some good business sense and you end up with Burnside Body Shop. Brent Burn-side turned his passion for cars into one of the region’s finest and most successful auto body shops.His inspiration to do body work started all the way back in his high school days after a few fender benders in his parents cars. Being the industrious type, Brent repaired the cars himself. And, after working at The Body Shop back in the 1980’s he decided to purchase the business and with his wife, Stephanie, changed the name to Burnside Auto Body in 2002 and the rest was history.The Burnside’s have made customer sat-isfaction the foundation for their success. “We want our customers too feel comfort-able leaving their keys on the counter and trusting us to help handle a claim with them. Our staff has the dedication to put every car back together to pre-accident

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The difference between Graffiti and Tagging

condition or better” says Brent. This is what sets Burnside apart from their com-petition. The quality that customers experience is based on how the Burnsides treat their staff. When asked what he loves most about Burnside, Brent heartily replied “the Team! From the front office staff to shop techni-cians—all of them do an amazing job!” After 22 years in the business Burnside Auto Body has developed a great reputa-tion and a deep commitment to the com-munity. You will find their logo and smiling faces at events all around the county as they support worthy causes. Modesto is home to Brent and Stephanie and they value the re-lationships they have developed with cus-tomers over the years. “We wouldn’t change a thing,” Stephanie said, “we’re involved with our kids schools, coaching, sponsor-ships and events like the Graffiti Summer Car Show. Modesto is as much a part of Burnside Auto Body as we are!”

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Modesto USA has a special situation. Graf-fiti means two things in our city. Graffiti and

tagging are two totally different things. Are you with me on this? Here is how it needs to work for Modesto;Graffiti needs to be a good thing, and it needs to reference all things American Graffiti, classic cars, the Historic Cruise Route and our Graffiti Summer celebra-tions. Now that we have that settled, we need to deal with tagging, and the other form of graffiti.

Graffiti is often considered a form of art ex-pression. Tagging is ‘marking’ territory and is often illegible lettering. The reason it is important to help everyone understand the difference is that ‘taggers’ are marking their

territory with the illegible writing. The best way to combat that is to just paint over the writing quickly. The taggers are not taking time to create a work of art, rather, they are just marking boundaries like a dog on a leash. The quicker you make it disappear, the more discouraged the taggers become. Sure they may keep coming back but after a while but they get discouraged since they take little pride in their work (it is NOT art).Graffiti artists are just that—artists with a penchant for being malicious at times since they create their art on walls without per-mission. So, if you have a blank wall you may want a graffiti artist to help deco-rate it before it gets tagged!


By Rochelle Van Horn-Quadros

Love Modesto“Demonstrating Kindness, Meeting Needs, Impacting Lives”

Love Modesto began as an answer to the much-asked question, “Why is Modesto rated so poorly by out-siders?” Back in 2007, Jeff Pishney, a pastor at Big Valley Church, came to the conclusion that Mod-estans needed to feel a renewed sense of pride in their community. With the com-mon goal of giving back to the place where we live, volunteerism can bring the com-munity together in a way no other event can. Young and old, strong & fragile, white collar and blue collar, but all Modestans, taking out just a few hours from our busy schedules to contribute to something that brings life and hope back to our commu-nity. Th at’s all that being a part of Love Modesto entails; from 9am-12:30pm on a Saturday in the Spring and in the Fall.

Th e goal Love Modesto is to show love through labor, encouragement, or educa-tion to the desolate, homeless, disadvan-taged, elderly, & disabled. Love Modesto has teamed up with other non-profi ts like Delta Blood Bank and Habit for Human-ity to off er over 60 projects in 5 diff erent categories available for you to participate in on April 28th. Th e concept has had such an impact that over 25 other cities in our region are also having a Love day in April, and an anticipated 40 cities in the fall. So if you live in Ceres, you should participate in Love Ceres! To see all other participating cities, get more information about projects, and to sign up, go to the website: www.lovemodesto.com Th e only type of fundraising Love Modes-

to does is the sale of their white T-shirts as most of their support comes from the Reach Department of Big Valley. All they want is for you to VOLUNTEER in a pro-ject on April 28th! One of the hopeful by-products of giving back to your community is that you will meet new people, be aware of on-going needs, and feel a sense of be-longing and pride in our city of Modesto! Like Ghandi’s famous quote “Be the change you want to see…” in Modesto! Th ank you Jeff for getting this program off the ground and facilitating its growth!

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Prepare for the Highland Games at the Celtic Concert

Modesto Center PlazaFriday April 8th, 7:00-11:00pm

Tickets: $20 advance/$25 at doorTickets – 529.9430/Al 622.0740

Celtic Concert

Featuring Black Irish Band, Avalon Rising, Ripon Police & Fire Pipe Cooking with Turf and Kathleen Fuller

SAVE THE DATE!2012 Oakdale RodeoSat April 14Sun April 15

Grand Entrée: 1:30each dayParade: 9:00am SaturdayDance: 8:00 pm SaturdayTickets and info atwww.oakdalerodeo.com

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Hello everyone!!It’s spring time now and in the Modesto music scene that must be a good time for new, talented artists!! All the musicians fea-tured in the play list are ones to watch, I am sure they have a bright future here in our great little music scene.

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Word of Man - Progressive Rock - Just FriendsWhat a talented group! One of those bands that you could easily hear on mainstream radio but lucky for us they are right here in our town. Check them out while you have the chance people, you won’t be dis-appointed!http://www.reverbnation.com/wordofman Muir - Alt/ Pop Rock - SterileTh ese musicians are no newbies to the Modesto scene but this brand new band (had their fi rst show March 30th) is defi -nitely a breath of fresh air!! Take a listen to them on Facebook and check out their next show!www.facebook.com/pages/MUIR/146160045472141

Candice Lamb - Solo/ Acoustic - Nothing Is Th is girl can sing!! First time I saw her was at a promoter meeting at Fat Cat and she gets up there with out a second thought and blows everyone away! Th at is not an easy feat getting up in front of just musi-cians and promoters but she did it and was the talk of the meeting. She defi nitely has a bright future around here, I strongly sug-gest going to a show and seeing for yourself the talent this girl possesses. http://www.reverbnation.com/can-dicelamb

Check out the Weekly Issue shows at the Copper Rhino every Friday.Jill FerrisOne More Night Music Group facebook.com/jillferrisbooking

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Every Atlas, THE JOSH ROSENBLUM BAND, Dr. Blue & Bad Medicine, and We, the Same

Saturday April 28th - 6 pm – All AgesTh e Queen Bean 1126 14th St. ModestoJoe Barretta, Dave Hanley, Chris Doud, Patty Castillo, Walnut RoadFree admission with a simple purchase of a coff ee, etc. We encourage you all to bring your family out to this event. If you have not been to the Queen Bean, you will love the great outdoor atmosphere! April Artist of the Month:Dave Hanley grew up among the open orchards of the Central Valley in California,becoming a self-taught musi-cian at an early age and creating a place for himself in the local music scene. His fi rst solo album, Gift horse, was released

in 2005, and in 2009 he won the Modesto Area Music Awards for BestAmericana music. Hanley has also played with a number of California bands, most notably the Puf-fi n Billies of Oakdale, CA (1999 - 2002), Panhandle of Modesto, CA (2006 - 2007), and the Earl Brothers of San Francisco, CA (2008 - 2009). Currently, Dave Hanley lives in Modesto, CA with his wife and children. He continues to perform and write music for a new album due for release late 2012.

Jill’s Playlistby Jill Ferris

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The Earliest Styles of Rock~n~Roll By Jennifer Allsup

The Open Road by Tara Tinsley

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Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of Rock~n~Roll,dating back to the early 1950’s. The term “Rockabilly” stems from “rock~n~roll” and “hillbilly” to the latter reference of country! Rockabilly included “boogie woogie” a pi-ano based blues which was popular in the late 1930’s to the early 1940’s, even with a little gospel mix. “Western Swing” a sub-set of country music, which started around the late 1920’s with Western string-bands, often up tempo beat and of course a mix of Rhythm and Blues, a rocking jazz with a heavy insistent beat. The slappin’ bass of our own Maddux Brothers and Rose helped create the toe tappin’ high energy sound that made Rockabilly special.

Some of these Rockabilly great might send a familiar ring to your ears: Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee, Wanda Jackson. Here are a few you might not recognize Gene Summers, Tommy “Sleepy” LeBeef. All great in my book as I am sure yours as well and you should check them out. Their influence is still felt today. In November of 1956 the first record to contain the word “rockabilly” in its song title was called “Rock a Billy Gal” by Merle Allen and then in 1957 by Hayden Thom-son In 1997 the Rockabilly Hall of Fame was established. This year will be there fifteenth anniversary. With over five thousand art-ists photos and memorabilia. I suggest you look it up and check it all you Kats and Kit-tens! See what you really have been miss-ing!

Locally, check out Norcal Rockabilly Psy-chobilly and Hotrods. It is Northern Cali-fornia’s place to post your event or see what is happening from San Francisco, Fresno, Modesto, Sacramento and more. It is one of my favorite web-sites to visit when look-ing for a fantastic show. But, even closer, there are a few in the Modesto area that put on fabulous show as well like Unity Music and Belladonna Beauties. Check their sites on Facebook. So if you are up to some fast jiving entertainment check out those sites! Until next time my lovelies “ Stay Wild and Jive Fast”! Jennifer AllsupSweet Pea Knickers Productions

Tired of dreaming of the open road, the world at your feet, and playing venues every night of the week in different cities over the world? Well then you’re ready for my guide to ‘Touring for the Independ-ent Musician’. It’s a lot of work to put on a well-planned, successful tour, even if it’s a short one. But it’s worth the effort because you don’t have to wait around for someone else to do it for you! Plus, you can sit back when it’s all over and say to your band, “Wow, we just did that...ourselves!” Over the next few issues of the Modesto View, I’ll be going over key steps in this process. Step 1 is Research and Planning. Almost every major project needs brain-storming and research. That’s where the bulk of the work is done but it’s not the most fun for artists and musicians. We like to create and play out, not sit at our com-puter feeling like we’re back in school again. But alas, it’s necessary. When opportunity

isn’t going to be handed to you, you have to hand it to yourself. So get your entire band, friends, family in on the process and start brainstorming and researching where you want to go, which venues and cities would be a good fit for your music and how long you’d want to be gone for. You also have to think about how you’ll get to each city. Are you going to rent a vehicle or take your drummers van and will it make the trip? Figure out pricing for gas, hotels or plac-es you can crash for free, and budgets for food, emergency money, and anything else you can think of. Once you figured out all the info I listed, you should have an idea of where you will go, how long your tour will last i.e. 2 weeks, your budget including all expenses for that time i.e. $2,000 and a list of venues to con-tact (at least 5) in each city you plan to stop along with travel time in between each city. Step 1 takes the most time but once you get

this work out the way, the real fun starts. I’ll take you through step 2 in May’s Issue.Remember to start small especially with your first tour...we like to think big, we all want to be rock stars but make sure your ideas are realistic to the level you are cur-rently on. You can always plan another big-ger tour later once you see how this one goes. It’s all a matter of trial and error and if you’re going to make an error, it’s better to make a small one than a big one. And hopefully, with the right amount of plan-ning, you won’t make one at all.

G O M O D E S T O !Spring Break StaycationsThere will be a lot of fun stuff to do here in town around spring break this year. There is still really good snow for skiing at Bear and Dodge. Spring skiing is a blast! If you are into music, the Modesto Sound at Gregori High has a music camp where you can learn to write, perform and record your music. Check this out at modestosound.org


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Since 2005 our local Class A baseball team has been the Modesto Nuts. And, whether you love or hate the name, it’s bet-ter than such odd names as the Vermont Lake Monsters, the Fort Wayne Tin Caps and the Savannah Sand Gnats (nasty bug!). Th e bottom line, the Modesto Nuts are back for another great season of America’s favorite past-time, Baseball! With over 180,000 fans attending games last year, fi reworks at Weekend Games and 14 sellouts you can count on this being a hot ticket all season long. Over the years, our local team has sent 5 players to the MLB Hall of Fame and we’ve seen more than 50 All-Stars play ball right here in Modesto! Th is year there’s something for everyone at everygame; the promotions scheduled every week are:• Sunday – Play Catch on the fi eld before and aft er the game presented by Stanislaus County Dept. of Child Support Services.• Monday – Every Monday Matters; bring two gently used items of clothing, books or

unopened canned goods and receive a free ticket to the game! presented by Walmart• Tuesday – Taco Tuesday with tacos for only $1.50 presented by La Peria Tapatia• Wednesday – Wine Down Wednesday; wine by the glass for $2.50 until the 7th in-ning featuring McManis Family Vineyards• Th ursday – Th irsty Th ursday with $2 do-mestic beers and $2.50 wine from 6-8pm• Friday and Saturday – Screamin’ Sky Show that includes fi reworks aft er each game! And don’t forget, that this year kids get to ‘Go Nuts for the Nuts’ and try to win the kid of the game. Oak Valley Community Bank has kindly sponsored this program so the Nuttiest Kid in the Stadium will get a $25 voucher for the Nuts merchandise store! Be sure to take in a game or two this year. Last year the Nuts had an exciting run down the stretch to the playoff s…we’re counting on another great season! For more info, tickets and promotions, check out the Nuts on line at modestonuts.com

MJC Pirates BaseballFor over 50 years, MJC Baseball has been a staple in the local community. Modesto Junior College has been instrumental in providing a place for the local student ath-lete a place to play for two years and con-tinue playing baseball at four-year institu-tions or signing a professional contract.Some of the top athletes that have made it to the Major Leagues are; Ray Lankford, Shawn Boskie, Keith Luuloa, and Eric Th reets. Modesto Junior College has also sent many of players to all levels of NCAA and NAIA institutions with scholarships. Th e pride and tradition of the Pirates has

been passed down from coach to coach, MJC baseball program has had 4 head coaches in its long history, Ralph Johnson, Jerry Streeter, Paul “Bo” Aiello, and current head coach Chris Rodriguez proudly car-ries on the tradition of excellence.Th e Pirates are having a great season sitting on the cusp of vying for fi rst place in a very diffi cult division. Th ere will be six home games at MJC at the fi eld off of Coldwell Ave this month; May 3rd, 7th, 17th, 21st, 24th and 25th. Come on by and support our boys in blue!


Sloshball is something that you have to experience to truly understand. On the third Saturday of every month the Allsup family of Modesto gathers their friends (and anyone else crazy enough) together at Enslen Park for a game of organized chaos. Everyone is invited provided that can come up with $10 to help with supplies and the cost of beer, a wild and ridiculous costume and a sense of adventure. Th e Allsup’s are sure to follow the rules and regulations set forth by the City of Modesto- Th ey are is-sued a special use permit that allows alco-hol at the park on the day of the event. Par-ticipants must be over the age of 21. Count on a fun aft ernoon of hot dogs, mu-sic and locally-brewed beer. Be prepared to dress like a pimp, zombie, super hero, clown or whatever else is mandated for the day. Crazy fun is the focus. Go all out.

Getting Sloshedby Ruben Porras/ModestoFamous

Th e Basics: Urban Dictionary defi nes sloshball as soft ball with beer. A keg is used in place of second base. A Few Rules: When runners reach second base, they must fi nish a cup of beer before moving on to third. However, there is no force out at third base, so an unlimited number of people can be on second base drinking beer. Everyone on the fi eld must be holding a beer at all times. Fielders may not drop their beer in order to make a play on the ball. Important Key Rules: All close plays should result in loud, profanity laced arguments. If the game ends and no one has splashed beer on themselves, the game should be considered a failure. Follow Jennifer Allsup on Facebook for information on upcoming games at https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.allsup.

Th e April game is scheduled for the 21st. Join the fun!

Remember those days on the school play-ground when you had a chance to kick the giant red rubber ball? Th ose days are back with Happy Hour Kickball! Even if you were the last kid picked, this game is for you! Here is your chance to show you can

Happy Hour Kickball compete and redeem your schoolyard days. (It’s) Just A Game Events is a Modesto business bringing back the opportunity to “Re-Create” the kid in you by means of “Social Recreation”. What could be more social than adult (21 and over) Kickball!? Happy Hour Kickball will be conducting one day events in Modesto starting with the Kickball Fete’ on Sunday, April 22nd at Enslen Park in Modesto. Th is one-day event will start off the Happy Hour kick-

ball season. Costumes required! Dress up in beach attire, as an ‘80’s rock star, a super hero, toga, whatever! Th e cost is minimal as it is a per player charge. You can signup as an individual or as a team. No equipment is necessary (except for maybe a hockey helmet for protection!) Trust me, as this is absolutely hilarious! Even funnier than seeing your reserved co-worker trying to kick a red rubber ball and failing is seeing your re-served co-worker trying to kick a red rub-ber ball in a Batman outfi t and failing! So grab your co-workers, brother-in-law, neighbor, sister, husband, uncle, or whom-ever and bring a picnic and watch the in-sanity! For more information log ontow-ww.JustAGameEvents.com or facebook.com/JustAGameEvents and lets kick this!

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MF: Did you have a dream of becoming a musician as a child? What type of music did you grow up listening to? Are there art-ists that really inspire you?

MK: I grew up in a small town and there wasn’t a whole to to. I would have my mom drop me off at the local record store where I would buy records by artists such as by A Tribe Called Quest, Th e Pharcyde and De La Soul. Hip-Hop really interested me and infl uenced my love for beat-driven music. As far as lyrics go, Bruce Springsteen has been more of an inspiration to than any other artist. He is able to build a narrative into a song unlike anyone else. I also ap-preciate Bono of U2 for his ability to create high-quality pop music.

Mat Kearney has ‘Nothing Left to Lose’A Q&A with ModestoFamous

MF: What made you fi nally decide to pur-sue music?

MK: I was studying English and play-ing soccer in Chico and decided to take a summer road trip to Nashville. I guess you could say that I was just blown by the wind and chasing a dream. I was not in it for the money. I really just wanted to pour my heart into writing songs. I had no idea that Nashville would become home. It has been ten years now!

MF: How has the Nashville experience been?

MK: It is hard not to get inspired in a place like Nashville. Th e voices of icons like John-ny Cash are everywhere. I did have some trouble in 2010 when Nashville fl ooded. I woke up one day to fi ve feet of water in my house and my washing machine fl oat-ing around. Th ere is one main warehouse in Nashville where many touring artists keep their gear and it suff ered heavy dam-age. I lost many of my prized guitars and other equipment but I learned from the experience. Th e ordeal gave me a chance to reevaluate my life and learn to just roll with things a bit better.

MF: Has there been one particular mo-ment that has really stood out during your career?

MK: I had the chance to open up for John Mayer at Madison Square Garden and that was an amazing experience. It was incred-ible to stand on that stage in front of 25,000 people but it all worked out well. We got a standing ovation that night and that is a big deal because New York is famous for hav-ing tough crowds that are hard to impress.

MF: Tell me about your pre-show rituals. Do you have any particular food or bev-erage that must be present and do you do anything special to get ready to take the stage?

MK: I like to have a bottle of Pinot from Oregon in my dressing room at every show. It reminds me where I came from and far that I have come. As far rituals go, I will do the running man dance, get a lit-tle rowdy and do my best to put everyone in a bombastic mood. I do do this for the fun and I love to have a great time! I really look forward to playing in Modesto. I am familiar with the area.

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Mat Kearney grew up in Or-egon and made his way down to Chico for college before deciding to move to Nashville and pursue a songwriting career. Kearney is celebrated for his unique style and ability to cross genre lines. Catch Kearney live as he takes over the State Th eater on April 12. Do yourself a favor and focus on Kearney’s lyrics. He is some-how able to tell stories about topics that many of us have lived through but cannot manage to put into words.

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G O M O D E S T O !Zydeco Dance PartyTh e BluesBox Bayou BandSaturday, April 28 / 7:00p to 11:00pat Eagle’s Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. Dance lesson with “Zydeco Ted” at 7:30PM, Music at 8:30PM. $10. Hot Food and Snack bar all will be available.... Doors Open at 7 PM. All ages welcome. More info: thebluesbox.net


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At age 64, Kathleen Hackett, a retired schoolteacher and cancer survivor has found satisfaction in walking as part of her healthy lifestyle journey. She’s been a mem-ber at Curves gym since January of 2005 and currently has over 1100 workouts un-der her belt. Kathleen is an extraordinary woman and a fighter. In 2007 she started The Triumph Fitness Program (offered by Memorial Medical Center Cancer Services) that helped her incorporate weight training twice a week for 10 weeks and from there she gradually transitioned to The Triumph walking group. Since then she’s been a part of every Triumph Walking Group acting as a mentor cancer survivor to those who are new to the Team Challenge program. Team Challenge is a group for runners and walk-ers, who are not necessarily cancer survi-

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vors. In 2009-2010 she trained with Team Challenge for The Modesto Marathon in which she walked the half-marathon in 3:36. Impressive? You bet! As a cancer survivor Kathleen has been go-ing full force since her last chemotherapy in June of 1993. Back then she was diagnosed

with inflammatory breast cancer, which is rare and very aggressive. It’s been nearly 19 years since and she credits her blessings to the awesome doctors and unwavering sup-port from her family and friends. Kathleen shared with me that staying positively mo-tivated helped, and it came from her years as a schoolteacher at Mark Twain Junior High. Back then the students and the staff all shared the feeling that she was having a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of young people, and that kept her motivated. That motivation has kept her strong in her recovery as well as in her everyday healthy lifestyle. Kathleen currently is a volun-teer for ACS, Stanislaus Special Olympics, Howard Training Center, and Triumph Walking. She’s also on the board of the Sylvan Improvement Club, the Newporter Homeowners Association and The Stani-slaus Division of the California Retired Teachers Association. After all of her vol-unteer work, she still manages to get her boots on and dish out walking 15 to 20 miles a week. Kathleen admitted to me that

she’s not much of a runner and the Nor-dicTrack Treadmill just wasn’t her thing, but walking is. She enjoys being outside as well as being in the company of others and quite frankly, walking is just easier on her body. But, just for the record Modesto View readers, Kathleen is no slowpoke when it comes to charity runs. She currently holds several placement medals in charity races such as Andrew's Run for the Children, The Cancer Awareness Run and Ride along with several "completion" medals, awarded by The Shadow Chase Running Club that honor cancer survivors for their efforts and achievements. As I said above, Kathleen is an extraordinary woman. Heck! Rumor has it that she can even bust a few dance moves in her Jazzercise classes at Curves. To find out more about what make the Jazzercise Jazz in Kathleen along with an inspirational message to those who are struggling with this horrible disease, can-cer, log onto The Modesto View Website “Fit View” for the to be continued.

Amazing 100 Year ModestoCanaThe 100th Anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce, the Modesto Arch and the Modesto Library were all celebrated this and last month. If you grew up in Modesto, you remember the original library that is now the McHenry Museum (the records were in the basement) and everyone has driven under the famous arch and the history there are so many places and monuments that mean so much to the people of Modesto. Local artist Becky Murphy captured the essence of Modesto in one amazing painting that just may be one of the best ModestoCana paintings ever. This painting was presented to the Chamber of Commerce at a gala event at the Gallo Center and will hang in the lobby of the Chamber office. Prints of this painting will be sold to raise funds for the Stanislaus Art Council. These can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce at 1114 J Street Modesto, CA95354 (209) 571-6480

You can see a large image of Becky’s painting on ModestoView.com

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Artist Becky Murphy with Chamber CEO, Cecil Russell


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Almost every little girl dreams about being a princess. Th ey dream about being very well be-haved, happy young ladies with the fanciest clothes to dress up in, the newest hairstyles, nail designs, and of course their very own pink runway. You know, Royalty or Rock Star status. So, shouldn’t we be pampered like them too? Defi nitely!!! Gemz Salon and Boutique located at 1104 Scenic Drive is a full service salon with a small boutique located right inside. Th ey specialize in Little Misses Pamper Parties that give young ladies the ultimate star treatment. Glamour hairstyles, dress up, sparkle makeup, nail designs, goodie bags, and a runway fashion show are services that Gemz off ers with their Little Misses Pamper Parties. Don’t forget your camera for these parties because carousel horses, zebra print, and a bright pink carpet run-way will make the cutest birthday memo-ries. Tutus and hair clips for the girls and jewel-ry and purses for the ladies make conveni-ent and aff ordable essentials. A small part in the front of the salon has a cute selection of a variety of accessories and clothing. Rockstar toes are a sparkly new nail trend that mixes glitter with gel to create a long lasting polish. Super cute for teens and worth the Rockstar name. An organic spray tan, Organi-tan, is now

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Sad to relay the news that one of our val-ley’s great musician and friend Alan Keith Yagi has passed at age 52. His Atwater me-morial service March 17th was packed with fellow musicians and friends who came to pay their respects. It is a loss personally and musically for all the bands he graced his presence with over the years. Alan was a gentle soul, long time musician and re-tired middle school teacher. Alan was born and raised in Livingston. At age 14 he re-corded a single with fellow musicians Dan Monaghan, Kevin Bron, and Clint McFad-den with the band Frostfire. Some of the bands he played with over the years were: Fast Forward, The Kixx, Other Hands, Montage, Donnie & the Wayrad’s, Ultra Lounge, MCW3, The Beatles Project, and The Rhythm Blenders. He played in most clubs in Merced during the mid 80’s to 90’s and also toured the Bay Area, Tahoe, and Vegas. He played piano, keyboards, wind synthesizer, and was notonly a virtuoso musically but a tech wizard with patches, arrangements and wrote original music. He played with artists from groups: Tier-ra, TOP, Janet Jackson Band, Pat Travers, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tubes, Cold Blood, and had worked with Whitney Houston. Influences for performing, composing and arranging were Chick Corea, Art Tatum, Herbie Hancock, Funkadelic, and George Duke. Alan learned sign language, Assyr-ian, Romanian and hobbies included Mar-tial Arts, sky diving and photography. For an amazing Alan Yagi story, read the ex-tended column at www.modestoview.com Well, on with the business at hand. On the scene: the State Theatre continues to rock the house with great shows. April 14th brings Paula Poundstone and Mr. “it’s kinda hard to tell but I’m still alive & well” Johnny Winter comes through May 18th. One of the last times Ronnie Mon-trose played in the area before he passed was at the State. It is a great place. Call the

What’s New withJazz and Blues?

By Eric Benson

State (209) 527-4697, or check out www.thestate.org for the lowdown on upcom-ing shows. Get ready for a street party! The Central Valley Music Group & Reg Evans is throw-ing down the 5th annual Hot Latin Nights, a “Fiesta en La Calle”, May 5th on J Street between 12th & 14th Streets. Headliner is The Low Rider Band with mega plati-num hits: Lowrider,Cisco Kid, Slippin into Darkness, and many others. Other slated bands are Latin Essence, the Rockabilly Boys, the Pendletons, Los Diablos, Banda Calibre, and others. Web:www.centralval-leymusicgroup.com. The Barkin’ Dog Grill continues to sup-port live music in an all-age environment. The food is good in a casual setting. The Dog also has a Jazz Jam with David Dow on Thursdays where musicians can sit in and network. The schedule: 4/6:Faux Gi-tant Gypsy Jazz, 4/7 Ms Lizzie & the Ca-dillac Kings, 4/10 Monthly poetry reading, 4/11 Drew Rosenblum & friends, 4/13 fun Strummers Ukelele band, 4/14 Big Earl & the Cryin’ Shame, 4/18 2nd Tradition band, 4/19 Art Walk with Jazz jam session, 4/20 Red Dog Ash Blue Grass band, 4/21Mario Flores & friend, 4/27 David Baggett Band, 4/28 Dave & Craig acoustics. More music on the local scene: Deva Café Thursday night Ramble features the house band Poorhouse Millionaires with Big Earl, & Eli Lester on guitar. The Board-room continues live music 4 nights a week. Tim Allen does his piano and vocal thing with some Elton and Joel covers as well as the standards on Tuesdays. Thursdays fea-ture Neil Buettner and Matt Harrington, Friday’s dynamic duo Johnny & Kelly, and Saturdays rotate with: MCW Band, Strange Brew, The Nines, & Public Domain. And Beth Shalom’s 2012-13 Sunday lineup is out featuring folk to world music. The line-up: Limpopo, Tingstad & Rumbel, Robyn

Heizner Trio, fog Valley Drifters, lovely Mrs. Grace Lieberman & friends, and In-cendio, Check out:www.cbsmodesto.org/concerts. Clarion Hotel & Shooters on Sisk Road have open mike Mondays, Wednesdays with the Creole Jazz Kings, and every third Sunday feature trad-Jazz jammers with host bands. And my favorite R&B Band, the Valley Rhythm Section plays 2 Satur-days a month for dancing featuring the lovely Tanya Sweet on vocals. Our local Modesto Sound has a recording music camp from 4/9-4/13 for ages 13 to

19 for hands on experience with recording, mixing, and mastering with live music. Call 573-0533 for the scoop. And I know I am preaching to the choir but please think globally but support our arts locally. Any co-conspirators or part-ners in crime want to get in touch I am on Facebook. I also encourage all of you to send me your info and I will send it out on weekly emails and in the Modesto View. Hit me at:[email protected], or give me a holler at (209) 918-7033.

All the best, Eric Benson.


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1.Don’t go cheap on microphones! Buy a good condenser microphone that you can record both vocals and acoustic instru-ments. AKG 3000B. If you can’t afford $300 for the 3000B mic, then go with the Rode NT1 or the AKG C2000B (~$200 each). If you are going to be recording high sound pressure levels (e.g., guitar amplifiers), then you can’t beat the Shure SM-57 dynamic mic for about $80. 2. Recording Software:Choose the right program for your budget.Reason , Ableton Live, Pro Tools LE, So-nar Home Studio, Komplete , Sound Forge, Acid Pro Samplitude Music Studio, nTrack and Audio Mulch 3. Audio Interfaces or Music box.This is what connects your mic inputs and speaker out puts to your computer. Mac is-plug n play, with PC you will need to install drivers. Look for FireWire cable boxes not USB. 4. Use multiple monitoring methodsInvest in a good set of headphones. You want a pair that is as neutral as possible and that is made for the studio. Headphones made for consumer listening will color the sound, so avoid them. Also, set up a pair of close field monitors. This will allow you to reduce the coloration effects of your studio room. When you mix down or master your songs, listen to the mixes on a wide variety of transducers (your headphones, the close field monitors, your living room stereo, your car stereo, a cheap boombox in mono, etc.). This will allow you to get the best overall mix that works in most situations. Check your mix in mono (not just stereo) to make sure that elements of the mix don’t simply disappear due to cancellation. 5. Don’t skimp on audio cables!If you do, you will forever be chasing phan-tom noises, crackles, pops and intermittent connections around your studio instead of making and recording music. I have found that the best source of relatively low-cost cables is Gateway Electronics. They are so good you can actually use them for video cables to send composite video from your DVD or VCR to your TV. 6. Should you buy analog recorders or digital recorders? The bottom line is that you can make excellent recordings using

Record your own musicby Javier Lopez

either format. Analog recorders have more maintenance headaches and tape hiss, but you can find used analog recorders all over for great prices now and many people pre-fer the “warmer sound” of analog record-ings 7. When initially recording your tracks, always print the hottest (loudest) signal possible to the track, but avoid distorting the signal. This will allow you to maximize the signal-to-noise ratio of the signal. You want the signal to be loud enough to mask any noise in the system but you don’t want it to be so loud that the signal distorts or clips. 8. Don’t immediately reach for the EQ knob, and don’t overdo it with the re-verb. These are two of the biggest newbie mistakes. Rather than fiddling with EQ, if you don’t like the way something sounds,

try changing the source. If you are micing a guitar for example, try moving the mic around to alternate positions relative to the acoustic guitar (or amp, if it is an electric guitar). Small adjustments can make huge differences in the sound. If you have a syn-thesizer sound that is dull, try opening up the filter a little or change the synth patch in some other manner to get the effect you want. To add a nice sweetening to your final mix or to add emphasis to a solo instrument without using EQ, try using one of the BBE Sonic Maximizer or Aphex Aural Exciter processors.

These are just a few basics to get you start-ed recording your own music. Have fun and experiment and don’t be afraid to ask for help.

I have been a recording engineer for over 9 years and have many credits to my name on recorded works. Just like many beginners i started with al-most nothing. Still, I made it work with a small budget. My first full production studio was a 12 x 12 Sq ft room at 24-hour Guitar in Ceres and was taught by Ruben Garcia to mix and master! Now, I hand down the torch. Now don’t expect to become an expert off theses small tips but this will help you to stop rely-ing on others and record on your own.


IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN! By Mike Vanek

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It’s that time again!! Lets look at bands that are making an impact in the scene today. First of all our friends Warpath As-sassins have hit the studio to record their debut full length EP due out later this sum-mer. Recorded at the well-known “Sound Chamber” this looks like they have cap-tured their epic live sound on record. I’ve heard a few of the tracks and they have a massive sound to them. Look out for a full review when the CD is ready. Another band getting their CD ready is Zombie Death Stench. These scene veterans have been hard at work at their new CD and it should be out really soon. Another CD I was heard recently is that of Hang The Kode. This is a new band from the Modes-to area that has been opening a number of

local metal shows lately and we hope the future is bright for this band. Other big things are happening. Death Angel blew up the Fat Cat recently and the people who brought you that show have booked Forbidden! Warbringer is also on the bill if you missed them at Thrasho-calypse (and a lot of you did) this is your chance to see them a 2nd time around. Something else we are very excited about is the return of Burial Ground!!! Burial

Ground is one of the first 209 Metal bands with their origins stretching over 20 years. This group of Central Valley legends will make their return April 7th at the Clarion Hotel and this is an All Ages show. Along-side them is fellow 209 Legends DAM play-ing their heavy set known as Levee. Also on the bill, Warpath Assassins, Beneath The Embers, and Zombie Death Stench. One last thing, if you have a show or CD you would like reviewed in the Metal View hit me up on the Facebook page www.fa-cebook.com/mike.vanek and we will help showcase our local 209 Metal bands. That’s it for me this month, so until next time, keep one foot in the gutter and one fist in the gold!!

209Productions Upcoming Shows

4/07 Burial Ground & More!! at The Clarion Hotel $10

4/13 Decomposition, Aborticide, Blackwoods & More

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This is a tough time of the year. We are in the middle of swim season and it is mid semester for quarter grades and we have a ton of homework. Junior year is so hard as everything is so important for college applications and the first IB tests are this year. Plus, it is time to think about Prom. This is when such a fun night with all of our friends and it is always nice to get all dressed up. There are some great local stores to look for prom dresses that really know what we like to wear. Mira’s in down-town Modesto has always been amazing. I have found some really pretty dresses at Bianca’s in McHenry Village and Elegant Bride too. Of course, you can always put something really awesome together. I love thrifty stores and there are some incredible vintage dresses from the 50s and 60s you can find. No matter what, just enjoy your time in school and your friends.

Mira Bridal1201 J Street Modesto, CA 95354(209) 338-9333Bianca’s1700 McHenry Ave #36 Modesto, CA 95350(209) 575-5902Elegant Bride1230 H StreetModesto, CA 95354(209) 579-7017

By Abbey Murphy

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Village Baking Has music every Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday Morning

Material GrillHas live music every Friday night and P. Wexford’s is all ages too.

Barkin DogIs also all ages and you can hear jazz and blues there

A special shout out to all of my fellow girl scouts for the super fun time at Putting on the Hits

All Ages editor Abbey Murphy with Cap Damrell

Big props to the girl scouts that worked the Modesto Marathon.

All Ages MusicThere are more and more places to hear local bands for all ages! Queen Bean is always a good spot, and now there is Village Baking Company and Material Grill out on Sisk Road. The St. Clair Theatre is all ages too and has music showcases on some Wednesdays. There are some really good shows coming this month.

Queen Bean Schedule• Mia - Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 7:00p• Candace Lamb - Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 7:00pm• Acoustic Rock Society - Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 7:00pm• Open Mic every Sunday 6:30PM

Farmers Market Opens!It is Farmers Market Season! April 7 is opening day for the tastiest of treats in our region. There will be chef demonstra-tions, a phethora of fresh pro-duce, music, and fun for the whole family. Every Saturday in Modesto should begin with the Modesto Farmers Market on 16th St,

Doug Petty and the ChartbreakersJoe Barretta BandAutumn Garden

Third PartyShaylin Nichole & Nathan Ignacio

April 21 at the Fat Cat


We may not be a Spring Chicken but we can put a Spring into our Step. Let’s Spring into Action this month and start an exercise program. From walking to a dance club let’s use the First Sign of Spring and get going. In March my family went to the Forever Young Dance Club at the Modesto Senior Center. Th e dance was for all ages from 22 to 92. “Rock’n Country” was play-ing, everyone’s favorite songs, and some couples never missed a beat. Hope Springs Eternal so talk to Shannon, Coordinator of MSCC and Spring Forward and check out all they have to off er. For a calendar con-tact Shannon and she will meet with you and guide you into your Spring Training (or how about just a few classes you would enjoy) from Zumba Gold, Yoga and even Tai Chi.

Put A Spring Into Our Step By Debra Campbell

Not a joiner? Th en let’s get to walking. It’s Spring Fever, the weather will be warm-ing up soon, and making the whole world bloom. Walking is a simple and safe exer-cise that’s good for your heart and a stress reliever. Best of all, you can do it anywhere, anytime. Spring Out, grab your spouse or friend and start walking. We also have a lo-cal program, Club Fit, Spring is in the Air and members are welcome to walk inside the Vintage Faire Mall starting 6 a.m. daily, enter Door #30 (located near JC Penney). Join them for great health information and wonderful breakfast April 11 (8am-10am) call the Vintage Faire offi ce at 209-527-3403.

Let’s Spring to Life and give a gift to yourself - health, walking, & friendship!

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Breakfast at Sipsfrank warren post secret

KaraokeKaraoke Fun

Karaoke TimeKaraoke with Clovis King

Music Sundays at the BakerySunday Golden Oldie Dance Party

Sunday Group RunWonderful World of Oz

World Mini Art Expo

a seperationBig Deal Comedy Open Mic Jay Smith

Boardroom KaraokeFriends of the library meeting - Riverbank

Fundamentals of Drawing II & IIIHugo

Karaoke with Clovis KingMusic in Plaza-The Cartel

Nick Shattell & ChessNihon No Bunka (Japanese Art & Culture)

Wiggle WormsWorld Mini Art Expo

A trip to the moon & the extraordinary voyageArt Adventures

Ballet PilatesCelebration of Fiber Arts

Figure DrawingFriends of the library meeting

HugoJay Smith’s Spring Party

KaraokeKaraoke with Clovis King

Miki Industry NightPreschool Story Time

Wiggle Worms & Preschool StoryTimeSalsa Dancing

Story Time - Oakdale LibrayT’s Night Out

Tijuana TuesdaysTim Allen Live

Tim Quinn and Travelling CircusTipsy Tuesdays/Beer Pong

World Mini Art Expo

301 Fundamentals of Drawing5 Points Peace Vigil

Ballet Barre ConditioningBook discussion

Celebration of Fiber ArtsCreole Jazz Kings

DJ Jason GullyFamily Art Adventures

Family Movie Night and CraftFree Margaritas and Karaoke

History of GraffitiHugo

HUMP DAY Open JaM night !!!Johnny&Kelly

KaraokeKaraoke at Tiki

Karaoke w/ BradMommy & Me

Neil Buettner LiveStory Time

Studio Art I, II, IIIWorld Mini Art Expo

100 craftAzucar Thursdays

Ballet PilatesCelebration of Fiber ArtsCentenial Birthday Party

Dave Dow open jam sessionFlyboys House Party

Gospel Mission Exodus Dorm Open HouseHandling Clay Classes

HugoJohnny & Kelly Pint Night

KaraokeKaraoke Skewers Style

Karaoke W SeveKaraoke w/ Brad

Low Brass Studio RecitalMayor’s book club

MJC Freedom Forum Scholarship DinnerNeil and Matt LiveNuts vs SJ Giants

Open Jam NightQuentos en Espanol

Rachel Renae Ladies NightSalida Story Hour

Spring Kick Off BashThursday Night Ramble

World Mini Art Expo

a seperationAnthem Live

Anthem-Exp LiveBunnyCON 2012

Celebration of Fiber ArtsCircus FridaysDJ Big Whyte

DJ Hector MoralezDJ Topek/Phlim/Daniel Mendez

Element Band LiveFaux Gitant Gypsy Jazz

HugoJoe Barretta Tim Allen Live

Johnny & KellyKaraoke

Karaoke with Clovis KingMCW Band

Music In the Plaza-Joe BarrettaNeil & Matt Live

Nuts vs SJ GiantsOff The Air - Travis Vick CD Releas

Rekay for Life BBQ Rib Cook OffRoach Gigz Live

The Nines LiveWeekend Dance Party

World Mini Art Expo

a seperationAnthem-Exp Live

April Fools Comedy w/ The SaintAzukar After Party & Bachata Salsa

BackPack Pick Up EventBurial Ground, Levee, Zombie Death Stench

CBS social hallCelebration of Fiber ArtsCentenial birthday party

CopWatch ModestoKaraoke

Karaoke with Clovis KingLatin Live Music

Library 100th PartyModesto Certified Farmers Market

Ms Lizzie & Cadillac KingsNeil & Matt Live

Nuts vs. SJ GiantsPenetrators Live

Reception and Screening of the power of twoSandy Fields Presents: Comedy Night

Steve Kenworthy Celtic MusicStrangebrew Live

Weekend Dance PartyWord Pie - Live Music & Poetry

World Mini Art ExpoWorld of Laughs

Breakfast at SipsHugo

KaraokeKaraoke Fun

Karaoke with Clovis King

Latin Live MusicMusic Sundays at the Bakery

Nuts vs SJ GiantsSunday Golden Oldie Dance Party

Sunday Group RunWorld Mini Art Expo

¡Guitaraganza!a seperation

Big Deal Comedy Open Mic Jay SmithBoardroom Karaoke

Fundamentals of Drawing II & IIIKaraoke with Clovis King

Library 100th PartyModesto Sound Camps


Nuts vs VisaliaWiggle Worms

World Mini Art Expo

2nd Tuesday-Open Mic Poetrya seperation

Art AdventuresBallet Pilates

Book ClubCelebration of Fiber Arts

computer basicsFigure Drawing

Jay Smith’s Spring PartyKaraoke

Karaoke with Clovis KingMayor’s book clubMiki Industry Night

Modesto Sound CampsNuts vs Visalia

Preschool Story TimeWiggle Worms & Preschool StoryTime

Salsa DancingStory Time - Oakdale Libray

T’s Night OutTijuana Tuesdays

Tim Allen LiveTim Quinn and Travelling Circus

World Mini Art Expo

301 Fundamentals of Drawinga seperation


DJ Jason GullyDrew Rosenblum & Friends

Family Art AdventuresFree Margaritas and Karaoke

Johnny&KellyKaraoke

Karaoke at TikiKaraoke w/ Brad


Mommy & MeNeil Buettner Live

Nuts vs VisaliaStory Time


Azucar ThursdaysBallet Pilates

Celebration of Fiber ArtsDave Dow open jam session

Flyboys House PartyInternet Basics

Johnny & Kelly Pint NightKaraoke

Karaoke Skewers StyleKaraoke w/ SeveKaraoke w/ Brad

Library 100th Birthday PartyMat Kearney

Modesto Sound Camps

April 1Sips BistroGallo Center for the artsMidway LoungeNino’s PlaceSpeakeasyRidgeway’s LoungeVillage BakeryCrocodile’s NightclubSave Mart Scenic&OakdaleDavis High Little TheatreMcHenry MuseumApril 2State TheatreClarion ShootersThe BoardroomRiverbank LibraryThe Chartreuse MuseState TheatreRidgeway’s Lounge10th St PlazaCamp 4The Chartreuse MuseModesto LibraryMcHenry MuseumApril 3State TheatreThe Chartreuse MuseCentral West BalletMistlin GalleryChartreuse MuseRiverbank LibraryState TheatreWhite Elephant LoungeMidway LoungeRidgeway’s LoungeMiki Japanese RestaurantWaterford LibraryModesto LibraryClarion ShootersOakdale LibraryTs Cocktails The Other PlaceThe BoardroomSpeakeasyThe Other PlaceMcHenry MuseumApril 4The Chartreuse Muse5 Points-McHenry and J StCentral West BalletTurlock LibraryMistlin GalleryClarion ShootersThe BoardroomThe Chartreuse MuseModesto LibraryThe Other PlaceState TheatreState TheatreCopper RhinoSpeakeasyMidway LoungeTikiRidgeway’s LoungeThe Chartreuse MuseP Wexford’sModesto LibrayThe Chartreuse MuseMcHenry MuseumApril 5Ceres LibraryAzucar Latin GrillCentral West BalletMistlin GallerySalida LibraryBarkin Dog GrillCopper Rhino

Modesto Gospel MissionChartreuse MuseState TheatreP. Wexford’sMidway LoungeSkewersClarion ShootersRidgeway’s LoungeCSUS Recital HallRiverbank LibraryMJC West - MSR Learning CenterThe BoardroomJohn Thurman FieldNino’s PlaceModesto LibraryFuzioSalida LibraryBattered BeaverDeva CafeMcHenry MuseumApril 6State TheatreNino’s PlaceThe Other PlaceDowntown ModestoMistlin GalleryCircus Bar & NightclubClarion ShootersAqua LoungeCircus NightclubClub Max DoubletreeBarkin Dog GrillState TheatreFuzio’s RestaurantThe BoardroomMidway LoungeRidgeway’s LoungeThe Boardroom10th St PlazaSpeakeasyJohn Thurman FieldDeva CafeCentury 21 TurlockFat Cat Music HouseP Wexford’sCrocodile’s NightclubMcHenry MuseumApril 7State TheatreO’Malley’s PlaceFat Cat Music HouseClub AzukarJohn Thurman FieldClarion Conference CenterCongregation Beth ShalomMistlin GalleryModesto LibraryFirehouse 51 410 James St.Midway LoungeRidgeway’s LoungeCircus NightclubModesto LibraryDowntown Modesto 16th StBarkin Dog GrillSpeakeasyJohn Thurman FieldT’s CocktailsState TheatreFat Cat Music HouseP Wexford’sThe BoardroomCrocodile’s NightclubLightly Used Books - TurlockMcHenry MuseumDoubletree Club MaxApril 8Sips BistroState TheatreMidway LoungeNino’s PlaceRidgeway’s Lounge


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EWCALENDAR VIEWLatin Live Music

Music Sundays at the BakeryNuts vs SJ Giants

Sunday Golden Oldie Dance PartySunday Group Run

World Mini Art Expo

¡Guitaraganza!a seperation





Nuts vs VisaliaWiggle Worms

World Mini Art Expo

2nd Tuesday-Open Mic Poetrya seperation



computer basicsFigure Drawing

Jay Smith’s Spring PartyKaraoke

Karaoke with Clovis KingMayor’s book clubMiki Industry Night

Modesto Sound CampsNuts vs Visalia

Preschool Story TimeWiggle Worms & Preschool StoryTime




World Mini Art Expo

301 Fundamentals of Drawinga seperation


DJ Jason GullyDrew Rosenblum & Friends


Johnny&KellyKaraoke



Mommy & MeNeil Buettner Live

Nuts vs VisaliaStory Time



Celebration of Fiber ArtsDave Dow open jam session

Flyboys House PartyInternet Basics

Johnny & Kelly Pint NightKaraoke

Karaoke Skewers StyleKaraoke w/ SeveKaraoke w/ Brad

Library 100th Birthday PartyMat Kearney

Modesto Sound Camps

Neil and Matt LiveOpen Jam Night

Parent Resource Center Open HouseQuentos en Espanol

Rachel Renae Ladies NightThursday Night Ramble

World Mini Art Expo

a seperationBlackwoods, Decomposition +

BoyCelebration of Fiber Arts

DJ Big WhyteDJ Dirty D/Daniel Mendez/Topek

Doc Holliday LiveFLYING BLIND

Fun Strummers UkuleleJoe Barretta Tim Allen Live


Karaoke with Clovis KingMamma MiaMCW Band

Modesto Sound CampsMusic in the Plaza-Love Core

Neil & Matt LiveRick Barnes Live

Smooth Grooves & AttitudesVomit Party, Broken Trojan, Notalauts

Weekend Dance PartyWorld Mini Art Expo

Azukar After Party & Bachata SalsaBig Earl & Crying Shame

BoyCelebration of Fiber ArtsCentenial birthday party

Clown SloshballComedian Paula Poundstone

DOUBLE R PRESENTSGotcha Covered Band

Intuition and Holistic ExpoJoe Barretta Live


Latin Live MusicMamma Mia

Maniax Football VS PortlandModesto Certified Farmers Market

Modesto Sound CampsNeil & Matt LiveOakdale Rodeo

Oakdale Rodeo Dance-21+Scrapbooking fun

Slackenloader / Disturning the PeaceStanislaus Country Artists Open Studio

Tongue & Groove LiveWeekend Dance Party

World Mini Art ExpoZ Strain Live

Breakfast at SipsDuck Soup & The Music Box

KaraokeKaraoke Fun


Mamma MiaMusic Sundays at the Bakery

Oakdale RodeoStanislaus Country Artists Open Studio

Sunday Funday BrunchSunday Golden Oldie Dance Party

Sunday Group RunWorld Mini Art Expo


Circus NightclubVillage BakeryJohn Thurman fieldCrocodile’s NightclubSave Mart Scenic&OakdaleMcHenry MuseumApril 9MJC AuditoriumState TheatreClarion ShootersThe BoardroomThe Chartreuse MuseRidgeway’s LoungeSalida LibraryGregori High SchoolCamp 4The Chartreuse MuseJohn Thurman FieldModesto LibraryMcHenry MuseumApril 10Barkin Dog GrillState TheatreThe Chartreuse MuseCentral West BalletSalida LibraryMistlin GalleryModesto LibraryChartreuse MuseWhite Elephant LoungeMidway LoungeRidgeway’s LoungeWaterford LibraryMiki Japanese RestaurantGregori High SchoolJohn Thurman FieldWaterford LibraryModesto LibraryClarion ShootersOakdale LibraryTs Cocktails The Other PlaceThe BoardroomSpeakeasyMcHenry MuseumApril 11The Chartreuse MuseState TheatreMistlin GalleryClarion ShootersThe BoardroomBarkin Dog GrillThe Chartreuse MuseThe Other PlaceSpeakeasyMidway LoungeTikiRidgeway’s LoungeHughson/Keyes/Patterson/TurlockGregori High SchoolThe Chartreuse MuseP Wexford’sJohn Thurman FieldModesto LibrayThe Chartreuse MuseMcHenry MuseumApril 12Azucar Latin GrillCentral West BalletMistlin GalleryBarkin Dog GrillCopper RhinoModesto LibraryP. Wexford’sMidway LoungeSkewersClarion ShootersRidgeway’s LoungeCeres/Denair/Oakdale/ LibraryState TheatreGregori High School

The BoardroomNino’s Place811 5th St ModestoModesto LibraryFuzioDeva CafeMcHenry MuseumApril 13State TheatreThe Other PlaceState TheatreMistlin GalleryClarion ShootersCircus NightclubNino’s PlaceFat Cat Music HouseBarkin Dog GrillFuzio’s RestaurantThe BoardroomMidway LoungeRidgeway’s LoungeGallo Center for the ArtsThe BoardroomGregori High School10th St PlazaSpeakeasyP Wexford’sCafe DevaCopper RhinoCrocodile’s NightclubMcHenry MuseumApril 14Club AzukarBarkin Dog GrillState TheatreMistlin GalleryRiverbank LibraryEnslen ParkState TheatreFat Cat Music HouseThe BoardroomStanislaus County FairgroundP Wexford’sMidway LoungeRidgeway’s LoungeCircus NightclubGallo Center for the ArtsModesto Christian HSDowntown Modesto 16th StGregori High SchoolSpeakeasyOakdale Rodeo ArenaOakdale Rodeo ClubhouseModesto LibraryYosemite Bowl72 Artist StudiosNino’s PlaceCrocodile’s NightclubMcHenry MuseumT’s CocktailsApril 15Sips BistroState TheatreMidway LoungeNino’s PlaceRidgeway’s LoungeCircus NightclubGallo Center for the ArtsVillage BakeryOakdale Rodeo Arena72 Artist StudiosBella Vagos SalonCrocodile’s NightclubSave Mart Scenic&OakdaleMcHenry MuseumApril 16Clarion ShootersThe Boardroom

Save the Date!

Oakdale Rodeo April 14 & 15

Oakdalerodeo.com

Celtic Concert April 8

Tickets: 529-9430

RiverbankSip & Stroll

April 27 Downtown

Children’sCrisis Center

Golf Tournament April 30

Contact Jessica 450-6955

Red WineRelay for Life

April 27 Century 27

Farmer’s Market Opens

April 7 on 16th Street

Downtown Plaza Street Fair

April 27 on 10th Street


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BoyFundamentals of Drawing II & III

Karaoke with Clovis KingNick Shattell & Chess

Nihon No Bunka (Japanese Art & Culture)Wiggle Worms


BoyCelebration of Fiber Arts

Computer BasicsFamily Movie Night

Figure DrawingJay Smith’s Spring Party


Miki Industry NightPreschool Story TimePreschool StoryTime


Student recitalT’s Night Out

Teen button making craftTijuana Tuesdays


Turn up the musicWiggle Worms

2nd Tradition band301 Fundamentals of Drawing

book discussionBoy

Celebration of Fiber Artscentenial birthday party

Creole Jazz KingsDJ Jason Gully

excel basicsFamily Art Adventures

Free Margaritas and KaraokeJohnny&Kelly

KaraokeKaraoke at Tiki

Karaoke w/ BradMommy & Me

Neil Buettner LiveStory Time

Student recitalsStudio Art I, II, III

Teen craft and game dayTurn up the music

3rd Thursday art walk at the libraryAzucar Thursdays

Ballet PilatesCelebration of Fiber Arts

Children First Distinguished Leader ReceptionComdian Justin Fennell


Forbidden / Warbringerinternet basics

Johnny & Kelly Pint NightJustin Fennell Comedy


Karaoke w/ Elvis & SeveKaraoke w/ Brad

Neil and Matt LiveNuts vs Stockton Ports


Rachel Renae Ladies NightStudent Recital - Ryan Fikejs

Teen duct tape craftThe Art Walk Live

Thursday Night Ramble

420 Festival featuring: DAMBoy

Celebration of Fiber ArtsCover The Night

Cross the Street BandDJ Big Whyte

Element Band LiveFaculty Recital

Joe Barretta Tim Allen LiveJohnny & Kelly


Keys to Family CommunicationMCW Band

Music in the Plaza-Poor House MillionairesNeil & Matt Live

Nuts vs Stockton PortsRed Dog Ash Bluegrass

Steel MagnoliasSuperior Donuts

The Glow Party W/NikolasThe Nines Live

Weekend Dance Party

3rd annual Robert DanzigerAzukar After Party & Bachata Salsa

Celebration of Fiber ArtsKaraoke

Karaoke with Clovis KingKHOP 2nd Chance Prom

Latin Live MusicManiax FootBall vs Sacramento

Mario Flores & FriendsModesto Certified Farmers Market

Modesto Earth Day in the ParkModesto Garden Club Annual Garden Tour

Neil & Matt LiveNeil Sedaka

NightVeil LiveNino’s Golf TournamentNuts vs Stockton Ports

Oakdale Car ShowPink Floyd Concert Experience

Really Really Free MarketRick Barnes LiveSteel MagnoliasSuperior Donuts

Tequila Mockingbird LiveTom Petty Tribute NightWeekend Dance Party

Barton and ParaBoy

Breakfast at SipsKaraoke

Karaoke FunKaraoke with Clovis King


Nuts vs Stockton PortsSteel Magnolias

Sunday Golden Oldie Dance PartySunday Group Run

Superior Donuts


Dinner and a Movie through the decadesFundamentals of Drawing II & III

Karaoke with Clovis KingNick Shattell & Chess

Nihon No Bunka (Japanese Art & Culture)Steel MagnoliasWiggle Worms



Don’t Stop Believing




Salsa DancingSteel Magnolias

Story Time - Oakdale LibrayStudent Recitals


Tim Allen LiveTim Quinn and Travelling CircusWiggle Worms & Word Basics

301 Fundamentals of DrawingCelebration of Fiber Arts



Hospice caregiver informationIntermediate Internet

Johnny&KellyKaraoke


Keys to Family CommunicationMommy & Me

Neil Buettner LiveSteel Magnolias

Story TimeStudent recital

Studio Art I, II, IIIThe boy who cried bully



Gregori Presents: The Wedding SingerJohnny & Kelly Pint Night



Modesto Certified Farmers MarketNeil and Matt Live


Rachel Renae Ladies NightSteel Magnolias

Student chamber musicSuperior Donuts

TECH N9NEThursday Night Ramble

Anthem LiveAsparagus Festival

Big band blastDavid Baggett Acoustic

Disney’s Cinderella KidsDJ Big Whyte

DJ Daniel Mendez/Topek/OgreDJ JJ Flores

Downtown Plaza Street FaireGregori Presents: The Wedding Singer

Johnny & KellyJourney Revisited


MCW BandMJC Commencement Robert & Kim Ulrich Honor

Music in Plaza-Nick ShattellNeil & Matt Live

Nuts vs BakersfieldRed Wine Relay For Life

Rick Barnes LiveRiverbank Sip and Stroll

Steel Magnolias

State TheatreThe Chartreuse MuseRidgeway’s LoungeCamp 4The Chartreuse MuseModesto LibraryApril 17The Chartreuse MuseCentral West BalletState TheatreMistlin GalleryModesto LibrarySalida LibraryChartreuse MuseWhite Elephant LoungeMidway LoungeRidgeway’s LoungeMiki Japanese RestaurantWaterford LibraryModesto LibraryClarion ShootersOakdale LibraryCSUS Recital HallTs Cocktails Oakdale LibraryThe Other PlaceThe BoardroomSpeakeasyGallo Center for the ArtsModesto LibraryApril 18Barkin Dog GrillThe Chartreuse MuseModesto LibraryState TheatreMistlin GalleryEmpire LibraryClarion ShootersThe BoardroomModesto LibraryThe Chartreuse MuseThe Other PlaceSpeakeasyMidway LoungeTikiRidgeway’s LoungeThe Chartreuse MuseP Wexford’sModesto LibrayCSUS Recital HallThe Chartreuse MuseModesto LibraryGallo Center for the ArtsApril 19Modesto LibraryAzucar Latin GrillCentral West BalletMistlin GalleryGallo Center for the ArtsGalaxy TheatresBarkin Dog GrillCopper RhinoFat Cat Music HouseModesto LibraryP. Wexford’sGalaxy Theatre RiverbankMidway LoungeSkewersClarion ShootersRidgeway’s LoungeThe BoardroomJohn Thurman FieldNino’s PlaceModesto LibraryFuzioCSUS Recital HallCeres LibraryBarkin Dog Grill

Deva CafeApril 20Fat Cat Music HouseState TheatreMistlin GalleryDavis ParkNino’s PlaceClarion ShootersClub Max DoubletreeCSUS Recital HallFuzio’s RestaurantThe BoardroomMidway LoungeRidgeway’s LoungeCommunity HospiceThe Boardroom10th St PlazaSpeakeasyJohn Thurman FieldBarkin Dog GrillWest Side TheatreStage 3 TheaterCircus NightclubP Wexford’sCrocodile’s NightclubApril 21CSUS Recital HallClub AzukarMistlin GalleryMidway LoungeRidgeway’s LoungeClarion ShootersCircus NightclubModesto Christian HSBarkin Dog GrillDowntown Modesto 16th StGraceada Park ModestoGardens around ModestoSpeakeasyGallo Center for the ArtsT’s CocktailsEscalon Golf CourseJohn Thurman FieldWood Park OakdaleState TheatreEnslen ParkP Wexford’sWest Side TheatreStage 3 TheaterNino’s PlaceFat Cat Music HouseCrocodile’s NightclubApril 22Gallo Center for the ArtsState TheatreSips BistroMidway LoungeNino’s PlaceRidgeway’s LoungeCircus NightclubVillage BakeryJohn Thurman FieldWest Side TheatreCrocodile’s NightclubSave Mart Scenic&OakdaleStage 3 TheaterApril 23Clarion ShootersThe BoardroomSalida LibraryThe Chartreuse MuseRidgeway’s LoungeCamp 4The Chartreuse MuseWest Side TheatreModesto LibraryApril 24The Chartreuse MuseCentral West BalletRiverbank LibraryMistlin GalleryGallo Center for the Arts


M O D E S T O VI

EWCALENDAR VIEWFigure DrawingJay Smith’s Spring Party



Salsa DancingSteel Magnolias

Story Time - Oakdale LibrayStudent Recitals


Tim Allen LiveTim Quinn and Travelling CircusWiggle Worms & Word Basics

301 Fundamentals of DrawingCelebration of Fiber Arts



Hospice caregiver informationIntermediate Internet

Johnny&KellyKaraoke


Keys to Family CommunicationMommy & Me

Neil Buettner LiveSteel Magnolias

Story TimeStudent recital

Studio Art I, II, IIIThe boy who cried bully



Gregori Presents: The Wedding SingerJohnny & Kelly Pint Night



Modesto Certified Farmers MarketNeil and Matt Live


Rachel Renae Ladies NightSteel Magnolias

Student chamber musicSuperior Donuts

TECH N9NEThursday Night Ramble

Anthem LiveAsparagus Festival

Big band blastDavid Baggett Acoustic

Disney’s Cinderella KidsDJ Big Whyte

DJ Daniel Mendez/Topek/OgreDJ JJ Flores

Downtown Plaza Street FaireGregori Presents: The Wedding Singer

Johnny & KellyJourney Revisited


MCW BandMJC Commencement Robert & Kim Ulrich Honor

Music in Plaza-Nick ShattellNeil & Matt Live

Nuts vs BakersfieldRed Wine Relay For Life

Rick Barnes LiveRiverbank Sip and Stroll

Steel Magnolias

Student recitalSuperior Donuts

Weekend Dance Party

Asparagus FestivalAzukar After Party & Bachata Salsa

Dave and CraigDay of the child

Disney’s Cinderella KidsDJ Metric

Greg Scudder LiveGregori Presents: The Wedding Singer

Healthy Aging Walk CelbrationHometown Heroes: The Ulrich’s



Love ModestoManiax Football vs Los Angeles

Mariachi sol de mexicoModesto Certified Farmers Market

Neil & Matt LiveNuts vs. Bakersfield

Puple HazeRock Lobster Live

Steel MagnoliasStudent recital

Superior DonutsTalk of the Town PresentsUlrich pre-show reception

Victim’s Awareness Parade & Open HouseWeekend Dance PartyZombie Death Stench

Asparagus FestivalBreakfast at Sips

Disney’s Cinderella KidsFuture of Rock MusicFest

Jack and the BeanstalkKaraoke

Karaoke FunKaraoke with Clovis King


Nuts vs BakersfieldPro Wrestling Bushido

Steel MagnoliasSunday Golden Oldie Dance Party

Sunday Group RunSuperior Donuts




Wiggle Worms




Miki Industry NightNuts vs Visalia

Preschool Story TimePreschool StoryTime


Sweeney Todd AuditionsT’s Night Out

Tijuana TuesdaysTim Allen Live

Tim Quinn and Travelling CircusWiggle Worms

Deva CafeApril 20Fat Cat Music HouseState TheatreMistlin GalleryDavis ParkNino’s PlaceClarion ShootersClub Max DoubletreeCSUS Recital HallFuzio’s RestaurantThe BoardroomMidway LoungeRidgeway’s LoungeCommunity HospiceThe Boardroom10th St PlazaSpeakeasyJohn Thurman FieldBarkin Dog GrillWest Side TheatreStage 3 TheaterCircus NightclubP Wexford’sCrocodile’s NightclubApril 21CSUS Recital HallClub AzukarMistlin GalleryMidway LoungeRidgeway’s LoungeClarion ShootersCircus NightclubModesto Christian HSBarkin Dog GrillDowntown Modesto 16th StGraceada Park ModestoGardens around ModestoSpeakeasyGallo Center for the ArtsT’s CocktailsEscalon Golf CourseJohn Thurman FieldWood Park OakdaleState TheatreEnslen ParkP Wexford’sWest Side TheatreStage 3 TheaterNino’s PlaceFat Cat Music HouseCrocodile’s NightclubApril 22Gallo Center for the ArtsState TheatreSips BistroMidway LoungeNino’s PlaceRidgeway’s LoungeCircus NightclubVillage BakeryJohn Thurman FieldWest Side TheatreCrocodile’s NightclubSave Mart Scenic&OakdaleStage 3 TheaterApril 23Clarion ShootersThe BoardroomSalida LibraryThe Chartreuse MuseRidgeway’s LoungeCamp 4The Chartreuse MuseWest Side TheatreModesto LibraryApril 24The Chartreuse MuseCentral West BalletRiverbank LibraryMistlin GalleryGallo Center for the Arts

Chartreuse MuseWhite Elephant LoungeMidway LoungeRidgeway’s LoungeMiki Japanese RestaurantWaterford LibraryModesto LibraryClarion ShootersWest Side TheatreOakdale LibraryCSUS Recital HallTs Cocktails The Other PlaceThe BoardroomSpeakeasyModesto LibraryApril 25The Chartreuse MuseMistlin GalleryClarion ShootersThe BoardroomThe Chartreuse MuseThe Other PlaceModestoLibraryModesto LibrarySpeakeasyMidway LoungeTikiRidgeway’s LoungeModesto LibraryThe Chartreuse MuseP Wexford’sWest Side TheatreModesto LibrayCSUS Recital HallThe Chartreuse MuseGallo Center for the ArtsApril 26Azucar Latin GrillCentral West BalletBarkin Dog GrillCopper RhinoGregori High SchoolP. Wexford’sMidway LoungeSkewersClarion ShootersRidgeway’s LoungeDowntown Modesto 16th StThe BoardroomNino’s PlaceModesto LibraryFuzioWest Side TheatreCSUS Recital HallStage 3 TheaterFat Cat Music HouseDeva CafeApril 27Nino’s PlaceStockton Weber PointGallo Center for the ArtsBarkin Dog GrillTurlock Community TheatreClarion ShootersCircus NightclubAqua Lounge10th St PlazaGregori High SchoolThe BoardroomFat Cat Music HouseMidway LoungeRidgeway’s LoungeThe BoardroomMJC Stadium10th St PlazaSpeakeasyJohn Thurman FieldCentrury 21 ModestoP Wexford’sDowntown RiverbankWest Side Theatre

CSUS Recital HallStage 3 TheaterCrocodile’s NightclubApril 28Stockton Weber PointClub AzukarBarkin Dog GrillModesto LibraryTurlock Community TheatreFat Cat Music HouseT’s CocktailsGregori High SchoolEast La Loma ParkGallo Center for the ArtsThe BoardroomMidway LoungeRidgeway’s LoungeCircus NightclubAll Over ModestoModesto Christian HSGallo Center for the ArtsDowntown Modesto 16th StSpeakeasyJohn Thurman FieldState TheatreNino’s PlaceWest Side TheatreCSUS Recital HallStage 3 TheaterFat Cat Music HouseGallo Center for the ArtsFamily Justice Center BuildingCrocodile’s NightclubFat Cat Music HouseApril 29Stockton Weber PointSips BistroTurlock Community TheatreState TheatreGallo Center for the ArtsMidway LoungeNino’s PlaceRidgeway’s LoungeCircus NightclubVillage BakeryJohn Thurman fieldFat Cat Music HouseWest Side TheatreCrocodile’s NightclubSave Mart Scenic&OakdaleStage 3 TheaterApril 30Clarion ShootersThe BoardroomThe Chartreuse MuseRidgeway’s LoungeCamp 4The Chartreuse MuseModesto LibraryMay 1The Chartreuse MuseCentral West BalletChartreuse MuseWhite Elephant LoungeMidway LoungeRidgeway’s LoungeMiki Japanese RestaurantJohn Thurman FieldWaterford LibraryModesto LibraryClarion ShootersOakdale LibraryTurlock Community TheatreTs Cocktails The Other PlaceThe BoardroomSpeakeasyModesto Library


M A R C HG O M O D E S T O !Row 1 Mike Allsup preparing a pub for LuckyFestMatt and Heather Brown with Becky Murphy at the Gallo Center Fundraiser at the BoardroomAlan Sanchez of Good Day Sacramento was live for the Modesto MarathonShad Harris and Eli Lester rock the Thursday Night Ramble at Deva Cafe.A crows forms outside of the Palladium on a busy Thursday night.Neil Buettner and High Voltage keep the crowd dancing at Shamrock’d at Vintage Gardens.

Row 2Kid Guitar laying down the blues licks in Modesto near Guitar CenterModesto High Varsity Boys Swim team celebrate a winLayin’ down the cool jazz at Vito’s on a Friday nightStrangebrew lights it up MTV style before the MotelsMartha Davis of the Motels sings “Only the Lonely” at the State TheatreThe set list for the Motels show

Row 3Jennifer Williams, and Charles Jeffrey Newberry, same Jeffrey of Downtown Improvement Dis-trict whodoes grafitti abatement, is an artist, featured this month at Crow TradingThe bands are rocking inside one of the 40 custom pubs built for LuckyfestDid you see them? Mermaids are for real at Luckyfest!Stephen picked up his first copy of Modesto View and Tickets to Shamrock’d at our Brenden Theater giveaway.This was the awesome way to ask for a Prom Date at the Modesto Marathon – She said Yes, Cap Damrell, Joseph Schneider Andre AnvariThe Girl Scouts performed at Putting on the Hits at Downey High

Row 4Roman Wagner in the calm before the St Patricks Bash storm at P. Wexford’sRuss Allsup gets the big hug from Martha Davis at the Motels showPoet extraordinaire Sam Pierstorff crosses the line smiling after the 5K at the Modesto Mara-thonThanks to Tim Wheeler and Sean McDade of the City of Modesto for promptly cleaning Mancini Bowl after it was taggedSloshball brought out the fun in everyone at Enslen ParkThomas Lopez of Fuzio crosses the line after running the full Modesto Marathon

Do you love MoBand?Modesto View thinks that MoBand is one of the best Modesto treasures. Do you have a design for the 2012 MoBand T Shirt? This is open to all artists and the win-ner will receive a special front row blanketspot, a selection of local gifts and the gratitude of thousands of MoBand fans. Send your designs to info@modestoview today. The winner will be selected at the May MoBand boardmeet-ing. All entries need to be in by April 20, 2012

The Modesto Library turned 100 this month and we want it to last another 100 years! ModestoView wants you to support the library Measure T! We need a world full of smart thinking people the libraries create opportu-nity for EVERY person in our community. Music in the air!

Downtown Modesto has an amazing variety of music in our restaurants, bars and nightclubs. All this summer, there will be music in 10th St Plaza. Every week you will hear amazing music from Modesto Area Musicians. There will also be a new Downtown PlazaStreet Faire every Friday as well with crafts, food, and local products. Music starts April 6 and the Street Faire starts the 27th. Make this a part of your Friday before your movie, show or dinner. Plaza Faire- Beginning Apr 27 4-8 pmMusic beginning Apr 6 - 6 – 9 pmApril 6 – Joe BarrettaApril 13 – Love CoreApril 20 - Poor House MillionairesApril 27 - Nick Shattel

Modesto View YouTube ChannelI want my M-TV! Yes ModestoView finally has a YouTube channel to showcase all of thevideo that we have been shooting, our interviews, our random tours of town and so many other things. We are just getting going so subscribe to our channel and explore more of Modesto.www.youtubecom/modestoview

Special Fundraising Brunch Kim and Robert Ulrich on Sunday, April 29, noon, at the home of Dr. Rich and Nancy Fisher in Riverbank. Tickets are $50 each. RSVP to Measure T Headquarters, 1518 Coffee Rd, Suite D., 529-2500.

Arts AwardsDoris Scanlon, past president of the Central California Art Association/ Mistlin Gallery, recognized with outstanding person in thevisual arts in the 2012 slate of Awards presented by Stanislaus Arts Council. Doris has worn a lot of hats, but this one as Top Banana, as serving hostess and Celebrity bar-tender at the March 15 Tresetti’s fundraiser for Mistlin Gal-lery. At this awards, Lynn Dickerson was named Outstanding Arts Lifetime Award winner and Jill Polhemus received an award for Arts Education and Joseph Wigget was honored for Music achievement.


Photos on this page were supplied by: Diane Moody, Chris Murphy and Ruben Porras

This is just a snapshot of some of the fun things that happened in Modesto last month. If you have pictures to share, please send them to [email protected] and they could end up here in the RearView!

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