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1 modestoview.com june 2011 American Graffiti was born here. “Where were you in ’62?” asked a movie poster in 1974. It was a simple question that has tugged on our culture ever since. Everything from Grease, Happy Days and the fond feeling of retro- America points back to the George Lucas movie about the end of high-school age in Modesto. This cinematic look at Modesto was fun, novelty, romance, and reality all rolled into one with some of the best rock and roll music ever written. The spirit of American Graffiti still endures today. The downtown Modesto streets of 10th and 11th Street were the location and the origin of the stories and people of the real historic cruising that inspired Lucas’ film. Modesto is not all just about the Graffiti lifestyle. We are a blend of now and then, big and small, and busy yet relaxed. Are we a slice of middle America here in the center of California? Are we just a city that is “on the way to everywhere”? Is Modesto a travel and tourism destination? The answer is a rockin’ and rollin’ YES to all questions. That is what makes Modesto special. We are a fun place to live for young professionals with MBAs on the way to global business success and home to families that want that neighborhood feeling. A place that is affordable for a young homeowner yet cultured enough for the world travelling executive. These things all have one thing in common; desire for a sense of home and belonging. Modesto, USA is that place. As Dan Costa explained in his May ModestoView interview, Modesto is the “classic All-American city where he has started and run all of his 8 successful companies”. There is opportunity for so many in Modesto. People came from all over the world for the Amgen Tour of California, and they will continue to come here for our rich music, dining, and cultural offerings. Many will spend the night on their way to Yosemite or for a quick business meeting with leading global companies, but many will learn to love Modesto and decide to stay, and relocate their families or business here. We welcome all new-found Modesto fans. This month, the world will be visiting Modesto, USA to experience Graffiti Summer and the fun and excitement that a trip down memory lane can bring. So get your poodle skirt, your bowling shirt, put some premium gas in your 57 Chevy and enjoy the Modestocana hospitality of Modesto, USA.
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modestoview.com june 2011
American Graffiti was born here.“Where were you in ’62?” asked a
movie poster in 1974. It was a simple question that has tugged on our culture ever since. Everything from Grease, Happy Days and the fond feeling of retro-America points back to the George Lucas
movie about the end of high-school age in Modesto. This cinematic look at Modesto was fun, novelty, romance, and reality all rolled into one with some of the best rock and roll music ever written. The spirit of American Graffiti still endures today. The downtown Modesto streets of 10th
and 11th Street were the location and the origin of the stories and people of the real historic cruising that inspired Lucas’ film.
Modesto is not all just about the Graffiti lifestyle. We are a blend of now and then, big and small, and busy yet
relaxed. Are we a slice of middle America here in the center of California? Are we just a city that is “on the way to everywhere”? Is Modesto a travel and
tourism destination? The answer is a rockin’ and rollin’ YES to all questions. That is what makes Modesto special. We are a fun place to live for young professionals with MBAs on the way to global business success and home to families that want that neighborhood feeling. A place that is affordable for a young homeowner yet cultured enough for the world travelling executive. These things all have one thing in common; desire for a sense of home and belonging. Modesto, USA is that place. As Dan Costa explained in his May ModestoView interview, Modesto is the “classic All-American city where he has started and run all of his 8 successful companies”. There is opportunity for so many in Modesto.
People came from all over the world for the Amgen Tour of California, and they will continue to come here for our rich music, dining, and cultural offerings. Many will spend the night on their way to Yosemite or for a quick business meeting with leading global companies, but many will learn to love Modesto and decide to stay, and relocate their families or business here. We welcome all new-found Modesto fans.
This month, the world will be visiting Modesto, USA to experience Graffiti Summer and the fun and excitement that a trip down memory lane can bring. So get your poodle skirt, your bowling shirt, put some premium gas in your 57 Chevy and enjoy the Modestocana hospitality of Modesto, USA.
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The Modesto Area delivers a huge line up of fun things to do this month. So here's the ModestoView Top 10 list of things to do in June. To get more info about going to these events and to post your own events, log on to www.modestoview.com.
MJC WESTJune 10, 11, 12
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The Tubes!With Grease “Live”
FAT CATJUNE 4
Powered By
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American Graffiti Car Show
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Greg Kihnand Third Party
Modesto Blues FestivalSEASoN’S CULTUrAL CENTEr
JUNE 25
Hometown Hero royal robbins
GALLo CENTErJUNE 24
Cloris LeachmanA oNE WoMAN SHoW
GALLo CENTErJUNE 27
Bringing MoTown to MoTownVALLEy rHyTHM SECTIoN
STATE THEATrEJUNE 19
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doc MartinJAx oN HJUNE 11
Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown
IroNSToNE VINyArdSJUNE 26
InvaderTrIBUTE ToIroN MAIdENFAT CATJUNE 25
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Greetings Modesto Fans:Welcome to our 2011 Graffiti Summer issue.
This is one of the most fun issues that we have ever done. ModestoView got some of the classic characters that created the scene in the late 50s and ear-ly 60s that inspired George Lucas’ film American Graffiti. We have captured some of the real stories, the legends and have rekindled the excitement of the spirit of the cruise. Since the earliest photos of cruising in 1947 at Burge’s Drive-In, Modesto has been the true au-thentic All-American city that still has that American Graffiti spirit.
ModestoView is focused on helping us live the positive Modesto life. We take time to highlight the things that make us smile, make us proud, and cre-ate civic pride. It is up to all of us to make this a priority. Each and every one of us can tell a good Modesto story and we all need to share these stories. Please continue to keep us posted on your events, activities, and share your ideas about what would make ModestoView better. Your comments are always wel-comed at [email protected]
The people and companies that ad-vertise in ModestoView do more than reach the best and most amazing people in our area with their message, they tell the story that they “support a positive Modesto”. Yes, every single business in this magazine believes in Modesto and wants to help spread the positive word. Thanks so very much to each and ev-ery one of them. We welcome any new advertiser that helps make the monthly ModestoView a reality and help us keep ModestoView free and available all over Stanislaus County. Contact Greg and Kyle Cobb today at [email protected]
ModestoView is for you. Tell us what you want to see and how we can be even better for Modesto. Write any-time [email protected] a great Modesto Graffiti Summer,
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Get your kilt and caber and head to the highlands for the 30th Modesto High-land Games. This is one of the most unique events in all summer long. You will even be granted a royal audience The Court of Mary Queen of Scots presented by Saint Andrews Guild. Come meet the queen! Music from Avalon Rising, Cooking with Turf, Black Irish Band, Kathleen Fuller (Celtic harp), and string musicians. Of course, what are highland games without bagpipes? You will hear the Ripon Police and Fire Bagpipe Band, Turlock Police and Fire Bagpipe Band, Stage and Thistle from Fresno & Callanish from Modesto. Food, fun and friend-ship all day long.Saturday, June 4, 9 to 5 p.m.Tuolumne River Park, Modesto$13.00 Adults - (age 11 and up-free/age 10 and under)Parking is free
Modesto hiGhland GaMes
June 25The big day of community service is
back. You can lend a hend in Modesto in so many ways and Love Modesto is an easy way to do it. You can pick a place or a certain type of project you want to do and then you will be matched up with others doing the same things. It all happens on June 25 at 9 am. Log on and sign up at www.lovemodesto.com
Juan José Haedo of Argentina, the 2nd place finisher, in the Stage 3 of Amgen Tour of California took some time to read the best magazine in the greater Modesto area.Photo by Efren Martinez
Summer Punch FunJax is your friendly way to enjoy an
adult cocktail. Check out the summer punch bowls. Just ladle into your glass and sit back and enjoy. No waiting, no empty glasses and the punch bowls are mixed to your taste for a variety of fun adult flavors. This is a great com-pliment to the excellent Jax appetizer and entrée menu. Perfect to sit on the patio and punch the day away
Jax on H1016 H St. Modesto209-522-4529
A full bar, amazing rice and tasty grilled veggies, gyros and kabobs await you at King Kabob on Oakdale Road. Whether it is to-go or you stay inside and enjoy the bar with the pool table, you will love the rich and aro-matic tastes of the Shawerma, chicken and steak entrees. King Kabob is also the home of the Melody All Ages Ballroom featuring live local bands.
King Kabob2307 Oakdale Rd., Modesto209-622-0485
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For those of you that have discovered and regularly check in to the upscale vintage Boardroom can rejoice with a complete food menu. Amazing bread, tasty appetizers, sandwiches, fondue and more. If you are like me, and you want to sit and cocktail for a while, you need some food for balance. There are some truly wonderful treats to make your Boardroom experience better.
Open Late!downtown Modesto is the place to be late thursday, Friday and saturday nights. there is live music every night of the week in one of our great clubs or restaurants. after the show, stop and enjoy a nightcap.
Find local restaurants, www.modestoview.com
This is a great time to enjoy all that the downtown has to offer. Fantastic dining experiences, live music in various locations
and great shows from the Gallo Center and State Theater. Spring weather is here so take a stroll and discover the magic.
Parkingthere are parking garages at 9th and l street, 11th and K street, 11th and i street, and 12th and h street.Parking is close to all the restaurants!
Have you been to
downtown Modesto lately?
Try a cabit is getting easier to catch a cab, both to downtown and home from downtown. why deal with driving and parking? take the easy way.
Open early!Many restaurants start serving dinner early so that you can get a nice meal in before the shows and movies that begin at 7 or 7:30.
Locally OwnedMost all of the downtown restaurants are locally owned. they hire local people and the money you spend stays right here in town. Most of the downtown restaurants purchase from local farmers and feature local ingredients.
Our Restaurant Guide To The Best Food In Downtown Modesto
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Mike Nelson, owner and head chef, has dedicated the past 14 years to Mike’s Roadhouse and its success. Mike said he’s been doing this so long it’s like sec-ond nature to him and everyone wants to be a part of the Roadhouse! Mike has 40 employees and some have been there from the beginning, like Johnny Baca and Bernie Brown.
Without hesitation, Mike boasted about his family being a huge part of his accomplishments in the restaurant busi-ness. Parents, Mary and Rudy Nelson have been an inspiration in every item on the menu. Mary still insists on fresh flowers in the restaurant daily! Mike has two brothers Herman, and Dan Costa. Dan is an extremely successful entre-preneur with numerous acclaimed busi-nesses to his name, such as The Velvet Creamery, Mallard’s, Royal Robbins, etc. Dan, 15 years older than Mike, has always been a true mentor by encourag-ing great scenarios for Mike’s wanted success. I gather that the entire family has been full of passionate “foodies” for generations!
Mike, age 44, was born, raised, and has never lived outside of
Modesto. He graduated from Davis High School. He earned his culinary training from working in the family restaurants starting at the ambitious age of nine! From bus boy, food prep, sand-wich maker, and an ice cream master he had a fun beginning and was being self taught into a culinary professional. He also remembers at age nine making his Mom a chicken and asparagus omelet for breakfast on Mother’s Day, price-less!
Mike has been married to Shelly Nelson for two and half years. They met via family ties. Shelly also works 3 days a week at the restaurant as the lead server, trainings, and uniforms. In their rare free time they love to indulge in trips to different spas. They have a one year old daughter, Ava Mary, a living doll, see her cuteness @ mikes-roadhouse.com. Shelly told me of how simple things make Mike happy and that he’s a big kid at heart, especially at Disneyland. Shelly says he’s a wonder-ful Daddy who loves to make-up songs about Ava and sings them to her, plus there is funny dancing involved! That I’d like to see!
Mike has two favorite dinners that
he was raised on, ribs and meatloaf. Fa-vorite spice is garlic! His favorite des-sert is an old fashioned chocolate cake his wife makes. His favorite cocktail is Jack & Coke. Sports cars and big trucks are his hobby. He also is a baseball fan. I’d bet these fav’s would parallel those of many American Graffiti fans far and wide!
Mike would like to be remembered for his gratitude andintegrity as he stands behind his family and business. Mike is rightly proud of his long-term relationships with the community and his loyal customers. He is a supporter of numerous charities such as, the Ameri-can Caner Society, Mission Salvation Army, and high school fundraisers.
Mike’s Roadhouse is well known for its quality fresh ingredients from lo-cal growers and vendors. Turkey, beef, & corned beef are roasted daily. 153 items to choose from on the menu. The customer service is obviously a prior-ity from the moment you walk in un-til the moment you exit. Mike calls it a “Cheers” like atmosphere as his staff genuinely cares about the customers and gives great customer service.
As I dined on Mike’s BBQ Baby
Back Ribs that take 4 1Ž2 hours to pre-pare he described the sauce as a “sweet non acidic glaze” I got caught up in the Dana-licious moment that I simply de-voured them! The coleslaw was fresh with a home-style flavor often hard to come by! Looking forward to trying the dessert menu next visit, especially the deep-fried cheesecake!
Mikesroadhouse.com has upcom-ing special events posted like American Graffiti car shows, daily specials, full catering service, and much more!
Beatles or Stones? “Neither, nei-ther, neither… I’m a country junkie!” I wanted to say what country?!, but I held my tongue for the sake of the ribs!
& MIKE’S ROADHOUSE IS THE PLACE!
As June kicks off the summer season, the feeling of American Graffiti’s nostalgia is in the air. Many want to breathe it, but more actually want to taste it! Look no further than Mike’s Roadhouse to find a classic Route 66 dining atmosphere and a menu filled with hometown Modesto flair. Street Steak Sandwiches and of course those Signature Platters with mouth-boggling bbQ baby back ribs! the roadhouse has a fully loaded bar which is also a great way to get your Graffiti on!.
by dana Johnson
diningview
aMerican GraFFiti sets the Pace
Start with a petite pork ribSteam cook for 1.5 hours Cook with Pilsner Beer sauce1 cap of liquid smokeDo a garlic rubSlather with Mike's Secret Sauce(Shh….it's Brown Sugar, Mollasses and Mustard)Finish off and mark on the Mesquite BroilerServe and dive in
Pork Baby Back Ribs
Mike Nelson, owner and head chef of Mike's Roadhouse.
Dana JohnsonFaceBook: Dana’s Family Kitchenyoutube.com:Dana’s family KitcheneHow.com:Dana Johnson
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Modesto experiences food from around the world and it makes it’s way on to the local menus. Many of our res-taurant and bar owners travel, sampling the best from the most amazing places. Recently Mitch and Tammy Maisetti and my wife Becky and I found our-selves in New Orleans, sampling the same incredible food and drinks all over town. One of my favorite treats was the Shrimp & Grits, which I sampled every day in many places. Our favorite drink was the French Martini and we tried that more than a few times. Fortunate-ly for us, these two treats have found their way back to Modesto and are now on the menu at Jax and Tresetti’s. We
stepped up to the bar at Tresetti’s and had the man himself, pouring us some amazing French Martinis. Our shrimp and grits are in development and are of-fered as a special. For the record, they are awesome and you should not miss it when offered.
the French Martini
French MartiniPrepare like a traditional martini1.5 oz Vodka.5 oz Chambord2 oz pineapple juiceShake vigorously and shake againPour into chilled martini glassTop with a touch of ChambordDrink and repeat as necessary
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The wine culture, I will admit, has always made me feel completely out of the loop. My pathetic understanding of wine siphons into two categories: red or white. This, I recognize, may present me as both uniformed and juvenile in wine connoisseur circles-- but I know I am not alone. Luckily for me, and a select group of you ModestoView read-ers, Modesto has its own super secret wine-expert weapon that can inform even the most hopeless cases (example: myself) about the finer points in wine. Nick Richars, other than being the most consistently well-dressed person I know, possesses an overflowing wealth of knowledge of wine and has always slightly intimidated me in this respect. Putting my fears of wine-circle preten-tiousness to rest, Richars and I spent a lovely afternoon discussing wine, and I
am happy to report that thanks to him I am now able to confidently swirl my merlot like a pro.
I do not need to tell you Galletto Ris-torante is an exceptionally beautiful res-taurant. Located in the center of down-town Modesto, Galletto effortlessly pours out class, warmth, elegance, and staggeringly delicious wines. Likewise, Richars seems to be a natural pick for such an establishment. Richars has been Cellar Master of Galletto Ristorante for 14 months and has been working with wine for six years. Richars’ job as Cel-lar Master (I will not say this sounds slightly like a Dungeons and Dragons title) entails ordering, managing, and inventorying Galletto’s very impressive 700 selections of wine, which contains 4,000 bottles in inventory at any given time. He does all this, and rocking a
vinoview
For a lot of people ordering wine at a restaurant is an anxious and intimi-dating time with too many choices and unfamiliar names. Was that a good year? Will the wine go with the food? Why are you giving me the cork? Un-derstanding the process can eliminate the anxiety and leave the other people at your table impressed.
The good news when it comes to actually ordering the wine is that usu-ally the more extensive (intimidating?) the wine list the more experienced the waiter or sommelier. Don’t be afraid to use their expertise. Additionally, if you see something you know, you can’t go wrong ordering something you know you like.
Now that the wine has been ordered its show time! When the wine is pre-sented to you, it is merely so you can make sure it is what you ordered. Ex-amine the label, specifically, check the producer and the vintage.
After your waiter or sommelier opens the bottle of wine they may hand
you the cork, check to make sure the cork is wet, a sign that the bottle was stored properly. You also want to make sure it’s not wet on both ends; if wine has made its way through the cork there is a good chance air has made its way in to the wine. An “oxidized” wine will smell like sherry.
Once you have approved the cork, your waiter’s next step is to pour a small splash of wine for you. This is done so you can make sure the wine is “good” or sound. Smell and taste are the best indication that the wine is sound. So gently swirl the wine in the glass to release the aroma, give it a sniff, and then taste it. If the wine does not put off any off odors such as vinegar or must, chances are it is fine. Remember the flavor and aroma of wine will expand and develop as it aerates. It is not appropriate to return a wine simply because you don’t like it as much as you thought you would. Upon approval, the waiter will pour wine for everyone in your party.
orderinG wine at a restaurantby brad Gibson
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1018 13th Street, Modesto(209) 238-3688
(209) 238-3688Hours: Tues. - Fri. 9:30 - 5:30
Saturday 9:30 - 5:001018 13th Street
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Gallettowhen given a wine list at a restaurant, i usually close my eyes as discreetly as possible and haphazardly point something out near the top of the page. unsurprisingly, this has continuously resulted in poor wine choices.
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three-piece suit, exceptionally well.Until I met Richars years ago, I
was unaware there was such a thing as a sommelier. This was, and still is, incredibly exciting stuff for me, and Richars is, and I do not exaggerate, very talented in this respect. Richars believes food and wine to be insepara-ble (I agree), and this standpoint always shines forth in his wine pairings. When asked why he opted for wine instead of bartending, Richars stated: “Cocktails are created by an individual; different components like fresh fruit or scotch all play a part, but the final production boils down to the bartender. Wine is representative of a time and place; it’s an experience, and it should always be fun.”
Richars is too modest to admit that because of his skill, he has acquired fol-lowing of dedicated patrons. I cornered and questioned one of them who stated: “A good sommelier enhances the meal and makes selecting perfect wines ef-fortless. Nick is not a good sommelier, he is an excellent sommelier.”
So, what is a Cellar Master’s choice wine? Richars says if he had to pick a favorite that he prefers German and Austrian whites because they have di-versity and are perfect for creating bal-ance in pairings. Favorite reds? Richars
said besides yours truly, he likes pinot noirs and burgandys. I was surprised to learn Richars does not have a favorite bottle. When I pressed my disbelief he stated: “My favorite is the one in front of me or the next one.” Well said.**An enormous thank you Nick Richars, Galletto Ristorante, and all of the establishments who sup-port ModestoView and have granted me the amazing opportunity to nose around and ask too many questions! Cheers!**
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Fit at 50
by eFren Martinez
quakeview
How does he find the time to get in the training it requires to achieve these types of accomplishments? Jeff ex-plained to me that it’s easy as long as you start your day at 4:45am and fin-ish in bed by 10pm. Before work he hits the gym for a 2 hour workout and is in his office by 7am. At lunchtime Jeff occasionally swims at his gym with a group of other devoted fitness gurus. After work he will either run or ride his bike. He does all of this 3 to 4 times a week and depending on his daily responsibilities he will sometimes
do all the above in one day. Make no mistake, Jeff is a family man and puts family first. He makes sure to be at the dinner table everyday regardless by 6:30pm and after dinner is family time. On the weekends, his fitness addiction doesn’t stop. On Saturdays, he wakes up at 5am to get in a 60 plus mile bike ride. Sundays he will run 8 plus miles followed by a fun filled day of family time. I asked Jeff, why do you do it, why do you do so much? It’s not like you are training for the Olympics nor is it a requirement to do so much to live a
healthy lifestyle. His answer didn’t surprise me. Fit-
ness gives him energy; it gives him the mentality that anything is possible along with the strength to conquer all those barriers in life. Fitness is all he has ever known and he is addicted to fitness. I asked Jeff, what’s your nutri-tion like? Are you a picky eater? What do you eat? Surprisingly enough, his answer was, I eat whatever my wife cooks and have been known to take down a dozen chocolate chip cookies and eat pretty much what I want. Make no mistake Modesto View Readers. At the age of 50, Jeff’s body is well con-ditioned and whatever calories he puts in, they get quickly used up in his daily routine with all the exercise a Tri-Ath-lete endures in one week’s time.
Jeff is a remarkable man and I have learned many things from him as a Tri-Athlete including his most recent setback. Due to an illness Jeff was not able to finish at The Modesto Marathon. He had been sick for about 2 weeks and despite his wife’s recommendations, he attempted to run the full instead of the half. That was a tough break for Jeff because he has always finished every fitness event he’s entered. I respect his decision he made at mile 18 when he
called it quits. He put his own ego aside and did what was best not only for his body, but for the family that depends on him. It takes a strong man to make a de-cision like that.
Finally I asked Jeff if he could share a few words of advice with our readers who can’t seem to find the time to get in some fitness. “I would like to let men my age know this important thing; As we age we allow our energy levels to decrease and we call it aging, staying active is the true fountain of youth. We slow down because we think it’s what we are supposed to do. I plan to keep battling the old age thing as long as I can. God has given us the gift of life and has allowed us to do what we want with it. A life of energy and feeling good is a choice that you make. I was once asked if I’m trying to live to 100 and I said no. I’m afraid that I’m going to so I need to make sure they are good years”.
Age is just a number and the key to eternal youth, outside of my all-time-fitness-hero Jack Lalanne “The Juicer”, is fitness. Fitness is what drives my friend Jeff Qualle. I meet Jeff 2 years ago at my fitness club. What attracted me to Jeff was how fast he was in the pool. Jeff has been in fitness most of his life and went to college on an Athletic Scholarship. He is a husband and father of three as well as the owner of a successful company, better built truss. Still, between family, work and life, Jeff has managed to keep himself more than fit as a Tri-athlete. two of his recent accomplishments were a 5k race taking 1st place in his age group along with the masters’ award in the Woodward Triathlon.
Jeff Qualle is fit at 50.
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Graffiti Summer Schedule
There are more and more Graffiti Summer events all the time
Friday-Saturday - Nights Elvis Karaoke A&W Drive InFriday Nights - Rob Ely presentsthe Graffiti Review Club MaxxJune 3 - The Tubes/Grease “Live” Fat Cat June 4 - American Graffiti Movie and Festival State TheatreJune 6 - Modesto Street Rod Car Show MJC WestJune 6 - Mid Valley Chevy Show American ChevroletJune 7 - Mid Valley Chevy Show Cool Hand LukesJune 8 - Mid Valley Chevy Show 5 Minute Car WashJune 9 - Mid Valley Chevy Show Mike’s roadhouseJune 9 - MoBand Concert in the Park Gracida ParkJune 10 - Winter Dance Party-“Buddy Holly” State TheatreJune 10 - Kiwanis Graffiti Cruise Parade Downtown ModestoJune 10, 11, 12 - North Modesto Kiwanis American Graffiti Car Show MJC West June 11 - Happy Days of Music w/Paul “John Milner” LeMat Gallo Center June 11 - Grease Singalong State TheatreJune 11 - Graffiti Night Modesto NutsJune 18 - Back to Graffiti Fruit YardJune 25 - Annual Favoriterides Car Show Downtown RiverbankJune 25 - Modesto Blues Festival Seasons Event Center
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The Modesto Cruise route evolved over the years, eventually running north and south on McHenry Ave. The
original cruise route was 10th Street. A back and forth run from O St to G Street that happed every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.
Later, 10th became one-way and a loop was formed of 10th, G, 11th, and finally to O St where Burge’s Drive in would anchor the turnaround. Burge’s was the inspiration for Mel’s Drive in the film American Graffiti. Even though Burges and Al’s drive-ins are no longer here, the A&W Drive-in still features roller-skate wearing Car-Hops and the sounds of the 50s ring from the speakers.
Cruising returns every year to Downtown Modesto during Graffiti Summer with Classic Car shows that draw vintage cars and celebrity guests from around the world. The North Modesto Kiwanis Club was instrumental in the Graffiti Summer revival with the “American Graffiti Car Show”.
Soon downtown Modesto will be home to the first American Graffiti themed tourist attraction. A 4-block area in downtown Modesto has been designated the Historic Graffiti Cruise route. Visitors and locals alike can walk the legendary 10th and 11th St and view information markers that will tell the Modesto, American Graffiti, George Lucas and the Cruising story. It will be a wonderful interactive experience that will connect you with the voices of the past with the excitement of today.
You can get involved by clicking www.modestoview.com or www.historiccruiseroute.com it is time to celebrate our history and tell the world how great Modesto, USA is.
"H" Street
"I" Street
"J" Street
"K" Street"L" Street"M" Street
"N" Street
"O" Street9th Street
10th Street
11th Street12th Street
Welcome to Modesto, USA Home of American Graffiti and Graffiti Summer!
Leroy ApplequistThe Motorcycle Cop on the cruise beat from 1955-1960Hughson ‘49
Modesto had 31,000 people in ’53. It was all harmless fun back then, I knew all the kids and knew all their cars and who had bad taillights. Some kids would get tickets every night. We were chasing out Maze, driving around 100 and followed the car onto Gates road. Our dispatcher told us the road ended and we ended up going 100 on a dirt road, couldn’t see the hood and the guy ended up in the river!
Paul Corgiat Downey ‘60
We used to come downtown as many nights as we could. We would be there to make sure out of town guys didn’t try to get our girls. The drag racing was out on Blue Gum, out past the state hospi-tal. It wasn’t really a big ceremony, go to the stop sign and then drag. Some of the races were crazy and some ended in crashes. We raced on Claribel & also Rose on a little strip that was“managed” by the Bettencourts.
Dwight TrammelModesto High ‘53
We drove around the back side of Burge’s and lit 2 full packs of fire-crackers off of the cigarette lighter and tossed em in the parking lot and then sped down 99! We didn’t come back for hours and the car hops were so mad at us because they spilled their trays when the firecrackers went off. I think I was the only one that never
Terry McGrathModesto High ‘58
I remember the day they changed 10th St from two way to one way and they lined the new lanes with cones. I opened the both doors of my coupe and my friends and I drove all the way down 10th St until we got to O. The cops were waiting for us and told us we had 15 minutes to put all the cones back up or we were going to jail.
The film American Graffiti was created around the life that these legends of the Cruise actually lived. These people were both classmates of George Lucas and some of these graduated a few years earlier, but all of them were legendary in the things that they did, the trends they started and the love of cars and downtown Modesto lives today in the classic film and in the stories and legends you will read here. This is just the beginning, you will hear more from the Legends of the Cruise as the Historic Graffiti Cruise Route gets going.
Legends of Graffiti
The Draggers and Cruisers
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"H" Street
"I" Street
"J" Street
"K" Street"L" Street"M" Street
"N" Street
"O" Street9th Street
10th Street
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The Historic Cruise RouteModesto, USA
The entire family can enjoy the spir-it of Graffiti Summer. Even small kids find the classic cars fascinating along with the bobby-sox, drive-ins and the music. Older kids actually remember
these classic events. Classic cars and an awesome sight and during Graf-fiti Summer, you can see them out and about everywhere. Too see the look on a kids face when they see their first deuce
coupe and hear their first womp-bom-a-lu-bop, is a memory never forgotten. Modesto, USA the origin of American Graffiti is the place to be.
Graffiti is for everyone! Welcome to Modesto, USA
Home of American Graffiti and Graffiti Summer!
Lloyd PloutzCeres High ‘60
We would cut the bottom out of the floor board of our Model A and the muf-fler would be right there, hot as all get out. We would take crank case oil and pour it all over and it would start smokin’ like crazy as we passed by Burge’s. It seemed that there was always oil spilled down around 10th and O.
Marvin Miller Oakdale ‘57
George Lucas was in the E Curie Awol car club. This was the club with the Porsche speedsters, the Fiats, Citre-ons and other exotic cars. Derrick Pow-ell had the French 2CV and it was a classic. Chuck Billington made the roll bar for George’s Fiat that saved his life in that crash on Sylvan.
John SandersDowney ‘54
It was gene Winfield that first start-ed doing the Candy Apple paint jobs, his shop was over on Colorado before moving behind MJC. A lot of the mu-sic was at the California Ballroom and the Riverbank Clubhouse. They called it “Dragging 10th” not cruising. It be-came dragging because you would pull up to a light on 10th and then drag to the next light when it turned green.
Jerry SaulsDowney ‘60
George Lucas really captured the feeling of what it was like back then. We would hang out at Burge’s, Al’s and Chick’s drive-ins. The dividing line was 9th Street and the Modesto High kids were mostly at Burge’s and the Downey kids mostly at Al’s. If you wanted to go on a date, you went to Burge’s, if you wanted some mischief, you went to Al’s. If you went to Modesto High, you reallydidn’t show up at Al’s.
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Friday June 10thNight Parade Downtown 7:00pm
Begins at the Day’s Inn 1312 McHenry Ave.
to 17th Street - to "H" Street - to 9th Street -
to 10th Street
SpoNSorS
Saturday June 11thCar Show 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Modesto JC West Campus
Admission: $7.00
Meet George Barris Batmobile Creator
Festival and Car ShowJune 10 - 12, 2011West Campus of
Modesto Junior College
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Saturday June 11thSponsored by Arc Audio
Stage 111am to 1pm “Kyle Barker Band”
1:30pm to 4pm “Threshold”
Stage 211am to 12:30 “Super Avengers”
1pm to 3pm “The Sensations”
Sunday June 12thCar Show 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Modesto JC West CampusAdmission: $7.00
Featuring
Greg Kihn
with Special Guest Third Party
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Modesto rock-and-rollers The Refuzniks will perform at Fat Cat June 3. Credit: Courtesy The Refuzniks
“Now brothers and sisters!” Devon Boyd howls on the opening of The Re-fuznik’s track “Testify.” “Now you may not believe it...”“Say I’m straight out of my mind / years of pumping gasoline/and drinking turpentine...”.
What follows is a gritty rockabilly anthem driven by a rollicking guitar that could be the soundtrack to a late, hot night of cruising. It’s the type of sound that you might expect to hear during Graffiti Summer, the Modesto event happening in June that celebrates cruising, classic cars and the music that inspired the film “American Graffiti.”
On June 3 The Refuzniks will perform prior to a screening of an-other movie set in that culture -
“Grease” - at The Fat Cat Music House and Lounge. The event starts at 10pm and tickets are $10; for information, go to fatcatmodesto.com.
You can expect that The Refuzniks will be playing at full throttle, as they do in all their shows.
“We drop the worries of the world and lay it all it all out on stage,” Boyd said, when asked to describe a Re-fuzniks show. The band includes Keith Breedlove on bass, “Mad Dog” Manson on drums and vocalists Tess Boyd and Shelly Sinn, as well as Boyd on guitar and vocals.
“We hope that people get that, and are able to drop their own worries and just have a good time,” Boyd said. He
and Manson recently discussed the band’s philosophy on performing, as well as its sound and influences, in an email interview.
MV: Tell me a little bit about your background. How did you get into mu-sic?
Devon Boyd: When I was a kid, I couldn't help but be infected with my dad’s deep love of music. He was the only guy I knew who would turn off the TV, sit in a comfy chair and listen to a full album (vinyl). As far back as I can remember I wanted to pick up an instrument. Through school I played a
wide range of instruments but at 16 I picked up my first gui-tar and never looked back.
Mad Dog Manson: Started with teenage rebellion. Going to shows was a way to get out from under the thumb of my parents, hang out with my friends and smoke, drink and have a good time. Watching the bands play I could see in their faces they were hav-ing a great time playing, so I thought I’d try it for myself as I’d been playing drums in school since the sixth grade. Playing for a crowd for the first time was a thrill and the adrenaline rush
never goes away no matter how many shows you play.
MV: What sparked your interest in rockabilly?
Boyd: I remember hearing a Stray Cats song at the old Roller King and thinking “that’s my kind of music.” I think I was only about 10 years old. It wasn't until years later that I found The Reverend Horton Heat, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Johnny Burnette and so many others. They really laid out my musical path for me. I didn't really have a guide to lead me to or down the path of rockabilly but my wife was a huge influence and she and I really walked that road together making it more of a lifestyle than just a taste in music.
MV: How would you describe The Refuzniks sound?
Boyd: Someone once told me that it’s what you’re full of that when bumped, spills out. We generally describe our-selves as cow punk/rockabilly/alt coun-try but what we really play is rock and roll. Rockabilly purists would say we’re not a pure Rockabilly band, and they’d be right. You’ll find traces of everything from rockabilly to gospel; from ‘60s garage to hardcore street punk to rural mountain hillbilly music. We just play what we like without regard to genre and it typically ends up being classi-
fied as rockabilly. But I’d definitely say our rebellious attitude and love for rock ‘n’ roll would place us in the rockabilly family, as they were the rebels and mu-sical pioneers of their time. Rebellion and music go hand in hand, from Negro spirituals to Woody Guthrie to Johnny Cash to Johnny Rotten. We’ve basically thrown it all together in a blender of modern day rebellion and are preparing for the apocalypse with some new post-apocalyptic tunes to be released on our upcoming EP.
MV: Is that sound something that's developed over time, or was it apparent when the band started?
Boyd: Our sound has definitely evolved since the band’s inception. We've written music that each mem-ber can resonate with and each mem-ber has put their own unique stamp on each song. Our lineup is as dedicated, talented and creative as it’s ever been. We feed off of the collective music we create and each other’s individual per-formances which in turn pushes us to continually get better and be more cre-ative to keep up. We’ve formed a col-lective DNA as a group which is what I think fans see and appreciate about our shows. You could say over time The Refuzniks have become faster, harder, wilder and musically tighter than when the band first started.
MV: What is it about your sound that you think your fans most enjoy?
R: If I had to guess I'd say it was that we are genuinely having a great time, that and maybe our wild rawness! I think we're always striving to crank it out just a little more, we're always growing musically and I hope that nev-er changes.
MV: What do you enjoy the most about performing with the band now?
A: I believe we have good songs and my goal is always to try and prove it on stage. So I'd say my favorite thing is when someone comes up to me after a show and mentions something specific that we did that connected with them.
MV: What are the band's long-term plans?
A: We want to get CDs into people’s hands (or hard drives), and become a recognizable name by people who love music. We don't want our music played on “Glee” or “American Idol,” we want our music to be something that any mu-sic seeker can find, but not something that is forced down the feeding tube of today’s pop channels and radio sta-tions.
by ian hill
the reFuzniKsBring a Love for Rock and Roll to Graffiti Summer
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Spring’s blossoms have opened with a medley of color. Now it’s time for the summer to heat us up with more colors, fragrant flowers, outdoor activi-ties, and extra special occasions. Sum-mer is known for thrilling events like weddings, prom, and graduation so we deserve to create the most incredible fashionable memories.
Fashion radically changed in the late 1950s and early 60s from a con-servative and uniformed era into an independent fashion movement where it was socially acceptable to challenge the status quo. These fashion trends and mentality changes were the basis of an independent and rebellious genera-tion. It is apparent that throughout time men and women have always relied on the most popular celebrities and public figures for their trendy wardrobe inspi-ration. Although a trendy wardrobe is an important factor of fashion, many would agree that it’s not always what you wear, but what you drive. Fast cars and loud music made a huge impact on the younger generation as well, in this time.
The former First Lady Jackie Ken-nedy inspired wardrobe was very so-phisticated and quite conservative. This type of wardrobe collection created a very covered up look with a high neck-line, tiny waistline, and always tailored below the knee. Other additions were gloves, hats, pearls, and the incognito oversized sunglasses, which are all still fashionable now. Women at this time were comfortable with fitting in with this conventional housewife persona. However, times were changing and fashion was changing as well.
This was the start of a new era and women were now embracing their sex-
uality and independence through their fashion with mainstream provocative styles. Bikinis, though they surfaced in France in the 1940s, started to be-come extremely popular by the early 60s, more socially accepted, and wide-spread, especially in California because of Hollywood and the beach culture. The glamorous Marilyn Monroe was on the cutting edge of fashion during this time for her sexiness, diamonds, and daringly provocative wardrobe. The skin tight, flashy but elegant wardrobe defined her into an eternal bombshell. Her bleach blonde hair was piled high probably with a whole can of hairspray, curled and always parted to the side. Her glamorous fashion sense combined with her perfected and ageless pin-up style makeup has been envied by women for decades. It is obvious that the mystery blonde character driving the corvette in American Graffiti was inspired by Marilyn’s beautiful style.
Men’s styles are much more ev-erlasting. Comfort is key with them.
Fashion that never dies
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Timeless styles and classic cars. Images were courtesy of NCIStudios.com FASHIoN CoNTINueD oN pAGE 30
The longest running 4th of July parade is back and better than ever thanks to the Modesto Kiwanis Club.
The parade will feature over 100 entries from all over and will celebrate as Champions of the Parade, Al and Loretta Menshew, the long time parade announcer and Modesto historian. Race will be MC'd by ModestoView's Chris Murphy and KAT Country's Nikki Thomas. For more info on this amazing downtown tradition www.modestojulyparade.com.
The Gallo Center is having special silent auction of amazing memorabilia signed by artists who performed this season. The silent auction will be open to the public all day on Monday, June 27 if someone wants to come in and bid on an item. There will be a pre-show dinner for the Cloris Leachman event. It’s $100/person and Cloris is going to make an appearance. All proceeds benefit the non-profit Gallo Center.
Go have fun, support the Gallo Center and do some celebrity mingling right here in Modesto. www.galloarts.org.
celebrity auction! the 4th oF July Parade!
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This month I would like to talk about a few subjects that have popped up in Modesto’s metal scene.
First of all as I write this I prepare to be a stage hand at the biggest metal show in Modesto History. Rob Zombie at the Fat Cat!! Probably the most anticipated moment in Fat Cat history. After a last minute announcement on Rock 96.7 the phone started ringing off the hook with questions about the show and just a few days later when the tickets went on sale they sold out in 10 minutes! I will be reviewing the show for Modesto View so look out next month!
Next is amazing news!! We are proud to announce that we have an 18+ venue in Modesto with all the proper permits!! The Melody Ballroom at King Kabob 2307 Oakdale Rd kicked off last month and it’s the perfect venue for metal!! We bring the metal to King Kabob June 18th! It is an 18+ show but Families are welcome so bring the kids!! 209Pro-ductions is proud to present in no par-ticular order…The Revelation, Noth-ing but Losers, California Medication, Mneumonik, Stigmurder, Cursed, Aza-zel, and the Bay Area’s Dissipate. It will be a RAD show at a RAD venue. King Kabob is a full service Mid-Eastern Restaurant with awesome food and full bar for 21+ w/ $3 Drafts and $8 Pitch-ers of Sierra Nevada and other premium beers! This will be an epic event and will be the first of many to come!!
Next I must give some props and love to our Brothers in Metal Better Left Unsaid!! These guys are currently on a nationwide tour with National Touring acts Mushroom Head & Hed PE!! They have never stopped working hard and this latest nationwide run proves it!! Mad props to our friends from Modesto as they embark across the nation doing what they love!!
Finally we want to thank every-one for supporting my column here in Modesto View!! If you are in a band and want me to write about you or book your band just hit me up on facebook www.facebook.com/mike.vanek or text “METAL” to 209-988-6663
Thanks guys Keep one foot in the gutter and one fist in the gold!!
Metal news MaKinG an iMPact in the 209by MiKe vaneKwww.FacebooK.coM/MiKe.vaneK
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Another bright moment for live mu-sic is the Diva Showcase. The assem-bling comes together for a fundraiser for Ramona of Salty’s Record Attic who is recovering from some medical issues on June 5th with some of the best female singers in the area with Gloria Scott Band, Tanya Sweet of Val-ley Rhythm Section, Cheryl Miller of Rhythm Deluxe, Cynthia Huttleson of the Juke Joint Jumpers, Sonya Spence Band and others to be TBA. Door is at5:00, show at 6:00 Tix $15 dollars. Call Eric Benson if you want to donate to a great cause, or for more info. 209-918-7033
Bucks music one of our mom & pop music stores is back in action be-ing run by Jim DeNoon arguably one of the best guitarists the valley has ever produced. He continues the tradition of having a good product at a fair price with a friendly down-home feel. Buck & Katinka Lathrop started the biz in spring of 1991. Buck was a fine guitar player who was always ready to jam and share his music. He passed away in august of 2008 and now the business has been passed on the Linda and Jim DeNoon who are kin. Jim is a profes-sional guitar player living and working in Las Vegas who has played the strip and worked as a sound tech in the ca-sinos. Jim is continuing the tradition of providing new and used gear, guitar lessons and playing music in the com-munity so check him out and you won't be disappointed. Phone (209) 576-1330, or email him at [email protected].
John Griswold’s Global Music se-ries starts June 5th with smooth Jazz great Brian Simpson, Dave Koz's musi-cal director, playing outdoors at John’s House. Catered food & bar. The series will be Cuban music, Spanish music, world idioms, and even some American music. Call John at: (209) 491-7185, or http://www.eArtsnews.com.
The Copper Rhino has Rhythm De-luxe with vocalist Cheryl Miller play-ing some down-home Blues and host-ing a jam third Thursdays to coincide with the downtown farmers market on 10th street from 7:00-9:30
The Barkin’ Dog Grill has Threlle Productions & John Black Presents great Blues showings on Fridays. The Dog also continues to have quality Jazz on weekends and a Jazz Jam session Thursday nights led by Ernie Bucio and Dave Hawks. Call the Dog for more info: (209)572-2341
And if you feel like sipping a Man-hattan or a Rob Roy come to Galletto Ristorante on Friday & Saturday from 6:00- 9:00 and check out Mr. Cocktail piano Kyle Barker of Barker's music serving up the standards in the restau-rant area.
Sips Bistro and Wine shop also fea-tures music in a casual setting Sunday afternoons from 6:00-9:00 with food and wine tasting. Call Diana for more details at (209) 527-7477.
The Gallo Center for the Arts is hav-ing Michael McDonald coming in June 19th if you want to hear the monster Jazz & R & B influence that made the Doobie Brothers what they were.
The West Side Theatre in New-man is bringing in Foreverland, a Mi-chael Jackson Tribute band July 9th so get ready for one of the better tributes featuring the music of the gloved one. Call (209)862-4490 for the low down on the hoedown.
The Board Room at J & 16th Street continues with live music 5 nights a week:
Mondays: Paul & Karl Karaoke
Live lineup:
Rachel Renee on Tuesdays
Wednesdays Mike Beck
Thursdays Neil Beuttner &
Matt Harrington,
Fridays the Nines & TBD
Live music Saturdays.
The Boardroom is a nice upscale Bar catering to the working profession-als with live music including Jazz, rock & roll, R & B with some our strongest local bands performing for listening up-stairs in an intimate showcase. There is a dress code so call for (209) 409-8665 for details
In Turlock the Vintage Lounge has a wonderful small showcase for piano bar and quality live bands Thursdays through Saturdays with good crowds. Call for the lineup: (209) 668-4680
Pete Grimaldi master squeeze box man continuing his Zydeco music on June 25 at the Eagles Hall in Modesto with Zydeco Ted doing a dance les-son with doors open 7:00 PM Place has nice wood dance floor with great crowds. Cover charge is 15 dollars, Call 526-3096 for more details.
I encourage all of you to send me your info at: [email protected], or (209)918-7033
All the best, Eric Benson,
WHAT’S NeW WITH Jazz and blues?by eric benson
well no excuse for not getting out into the downtown and checking out the scene as the weather is gorgeous with plenty in the downtown to do. vito's italian ristorante at 918 13th st. is bringing back Jazz, blues & latin live music on saturday nights promoted by eric benson Presents from 8:30 to 11:30. First show is saturday June 18th with the Gloria scott band, one of our best singers in the valley that used to sing with sly & the Family stoned in the 1970's. Call (209) 576-1851 for info.
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June Jazz and BluesBlue Monday Jam sessions at Jax continue every Monday night featuring the best in local bands hosting the jam playing Jazz, R & B, Funk, Rock, Reggae in an all-age venue. The lineup for June is:
June 6Big Earl & the Crying Shame
June 13Johnny Valdez & Straight Ahead with John Stowell
June 20Valley Rhythm Section with Tanya Sweet, Thursday
June 16Art Walk with the mighty Tim Allen on piano and keys, and
June 27MCw Band
Jax on H1016 H Street
Modesto 7:00-11:00 pm Food and full bar available in
an all age venue.(209) 522-4259
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I love this time of year like anyone else, but I want to let everyone know that a few other cool events are planned for this month.
Shiny chrome and fuzzy dice are great, but what about wearing a kilt in public while throwing hammers or laughing at one of the funniest women in the entertainment business? Maybe you just lost a lover or have the desire to move to Mississippi and help man-age flood control. The upcoming Blues festival could help you deal with that! If all else fails, get a tattoo! It’s tattoo convention time again!
Let’s get the party started at Tuol-umne River Regional Park. Watch re-ally big guys get involved in activities with names such as Caber Toss, Scot-tish Hammer and Putting the Stone. The
Modesto Scottish Highland Games will also offer a space for children to play, a great deal of food, a dancing exhibition and the requisite squad of bag pipers.
If you have the desire to get stabbed in the face or poked by machines, the Tattoo Festival at Modesto Centre Plaza will be full of folks that can make that happen. Enjoy two days of music, car shows, random pin-up models and peo-ple-watching. You know that you want to be at this event primarily for the peo-ple watching. Don’t be ashamed. You will have a great time and you will meet Modesto’s hottest pokers and stabbers!
Spend the middle of the month star-ing at metal and watching old movies at the State. Then head over to The Seasons on McHenry Blvd for Smooth Blues jams by a number of local and traveling bands. There will be so many bands that the venue will be setting up three stages. Dance to the sounds of bands that include the Mofo Party Band, Gloria Scott Band, Electric Grease, Pin-kie and Blind Resistance and Rhythm Deluxe. Get down with your bad self! Have some fun!
If you need a laugh, join Cloris Leachman at The Gallo Center. Leach-man will be presenting her one woman
show, “Cloris—A One Woman Show.” You will have the chance to travel through time a bit as Leachman uses intricate sets and video to explain how she became one of the most highly ac-claimed actresses in the entertainment industry. Take some tissues to this show. You will cry and you will most certainly laugh.
Enjoy the month in Modesto! June is very special for us and the party will continue all summer long!
Cloris Leachman at The Gallo Center June 27th.
GraFFiti tiMe!by ruben Porras
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What’s up Modesto? What is that I smell? Could it be the combination of cheap leather from all of the arthur Fonzarelli impersonators combined with the intoxicating scent of burnt rubber and infused with gas fumes? It must be that time of year again! It must be Graffiti time!
Modestofamous Dates
June 4th and 5thThe Modesto Scotish Highland Games, Tuolumne Regional Park
June 4th and 5thTattoo Convention, Modest Centre Plaza
June 25thSmooth Blues Jams at Seasons
June 27thChloris Leachman, The Gallo Center
Let’s begin with MC’s . Everyday a rapper is born. Some are gifted and some are not, but they both have one thing in common, “The love of the art”. Take a step back and look at your work, your lyrics, your delivery and your style. Prepare yourself for the in-dustry as it’s not easy to break through. There are millions of listeners on their IPods looking for new music every day. How will you stand out and come out on top? Consumers, a.k.a “The music addicts” want more than is on the menu. Which brings us to the ques-
tion every single MC has reading this article; Do you have what it takes to fulfill the legacy of many of those that have come before you?
Before you take your music to the DJ, be prepared for anything…espe-cially honesty and constructive criti-cism. After all, you want your music played on the radio and perform in front of thousands? Or are you just wast-ing mass hard drive space for the real MC? Ask yourself these questions and don't let your ego get in the way and ruin whatever music career that might
have been. Learn from other artists and master your craft. Collaborate with other artists and grow to-gether. You are not bet-ter than the next. You choose what you want to do with your career. One hit wonder or music legend. Make a choice or go find a 9-5 job.
First of all, a real DJ has actually touched vinyl records and has been in front of two turntables and a mixer, not just the computer virtual mix with a touch of a button! The DJ world started way back in the 70's with Kool DJ Herc, 80's with Grandmaster Flash, 90's with Jazzy Jeff, 2000's with Jazzy Jim and has now been pushed into the everyday life of people today with DJ's on TV commercials ranging from Mc-Donalds to auto part stores. DJ's are the party starters and keep the crowd happy with the music they choose to play. Not everyone can be a DJ even if they have all the newest equipment. A true OG DJ listens to and collects
vinyl and new music and continues to grow their collection even if they are "retired". They feel and create the beat and know their audience.
DJ's and MC's go together like hand and glove. DJ's make the beat and the MC drops the rhymes. One without the other is like watching TV with no sound. Nowadays, MC's and DJ's have become versatile. They can do both. You will see DJ's busting a rhyme and an MC cutting a scratch. Music is evolving. DJ's that have been in the game for a while have become celeb-rity producers i.e., Humpty Vision, Clinton Sparks and Arturo Garces have made chart topping records, due to the fact that they were REAL DJ's in the beginning.
So if you are reading this article and want to become a DJ, please start your career by showing the utmost respect for all the DJ's before you and please don't get into this profession just to get a date or drink for free at your gigs. Have respect for the music.
See Fiesta Boyz Live Jun 10th @ The Fat Cat in Modesto CA along with Spanish Fly, Tino Cochino & All in your Area! Go to WWW.FIESTABOYZLIVE.COM.
DJ'S & M.C’S
In this chapter the Fiesta Boyz explore DJ's & MC’s. A likely combination that serves this nation full of consumers with unlimited music faster than ever before on every street corner, your T.V., I-Pod and in the club. The Fiesta Boyz have interviewed famous DJ's such as DJ 9T9 and Legendary MC’s such as Mellow Man Ace, bringing you inside the artist and dJ world. how do these two cross paths and where do they mix in this industry full of many different styles and recipes? we have questions and we get answers.
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Pair the warm evening breezes of the Central Valley’s summer nights with one of the country’s most long-established, continuously performing bands and you have Modesto’s Concert in the Park. “Groovin since 1919,” the Modesto Band of Stanislaus County has helped furnish the sound track of our humble city and Concert in the Park has filled the night skies of downtown Modesto with a poetic blending of MoBand’s music with the soothing buzz of speech created by those gathered in apprecia-tion. Composed of approximately 130 volunteer musicians whose craft beck-ons listeners numbering in the thou-sands to Graceada Park’s Mancini Bowl and its surrounding lawns, MoBand has become emblematic of Modesto’s spirit of cooperation and solidarity.
To fully appreciate Concert in the Park, some historical context is neces-sary as the oldest city park in Modesto hosts the oldest band. Graceada Park was developed in 1907 under the de-signs of horticulturist Dr. John McLar-en, who, with engineer William Ham-mond Hall, planed and planted Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Originally The Modesto Boy’s Band composed of 11 young men, The Modesto Band of Stanislaus County has been led by the baton of multiple conductors, including famous music educator Frank Mancini, from who Graceada Park’s Bowl de-rives its name. Given its context within our city founded in 1870, it is easy to see why Concert in the Park is an im-portant staple in Modesto’s history.
The theme of 2011 is Simply Fabu-
lous and runs six consecutive Thurs-days from June 9th to July 14th with the Fourth of July celebration, draw-ing the biggest crowd, falling on June 30th. Although the music begins at 8:00 PM, blankets can be seen coloring the lawns by early afternoon with picnics commencing by 6:00 PM. So head on down to your favorite market or stock up on local bites at Thursday’s Farm-er’s Market (7:00 to Noon) before land-ing at Graceada Park at Needham and Sycamore. Feel free to pair your ed-
ibles with beer and/or wine which are permitted (responsibly of course) in the park. If you would rather leave it to the pros to assemble your meal, many downtown restaurants provide “to go” orders that you in turn may take to the park. Because parking can be limited, I advise resting the car. Hop on the bicy-cle or take the heel-toe express and fol-low the sounds radiating from Graceada Park. With only six concerts the whole summer, you won’t want to miss one.
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Graceada Park’s Mancini Bowl plays host to MoBand.
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For those needing a shot of more ru-ral “ plein aire” painting while enjoy-ing organically grown blueberries and cherries, try a great site and short drive
to Livingston for the Riverdance Farms Pick and Gather Festival June 4 and 5. The 88 acres on the Merced River hosts a River Fair, belly dancing, storytellers, an art venue, and music venue, with players like Rachel Renae, Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame and Adamantine Belly dancers, along with workshops in organic gardening, farm tours. It’s a living participatory experience in our local agriculture milieu with local arts and artisans and some green education. Main event is $10 adults, $5 kids, with $10 camping and group rates available, half price for laid back Sunday. For more information call Cindy Lashbrook at 209 761-0081 or email [email protected]
Downtown Modesto Third Thursday Art Walk has the summer addition of the Thursday Evening Farmers Market at Gallo Center from 4 to 8 pm. You can shop for produce as you make your way from Chartreuse Muse and Gallery 909 to Jax on H on your way up H to Paper Planes Tattoo and Gallery. This tie-in with the market prompted Copper Rhi-no to show art with music in the patio, to help boost early evening audience traffic. Regular Art Walk hours are 5 to 9 PM most locations on the map.
The big event this month is the 58th
Central California Art Association Spring Show, and its June 11 opening and gala. Over 200 entries from 79 artists for the show with awards judg-ing and receiving taking place June 3. Awards will be at the Spring Show Gala at Mistlin Gallery, June 11. Tickets are $20, available at the door or ahead of time at the gallery. Most of the entered artists are expected to be on hand, and there is a silent auction and raffle to support the all-volunteer, nonprofit gal-lery operations. Show will run through July 14. CCAA and Mistlin Gallery will also be the beneficiary of Jax on H nonprofit Thursday celebrity bartender event, held June 16 during Third Thurs-day Art Walk hours. Part of proceeds at Jax will be donated over to CCAA, so come in and place your order, view some art, and see who besides Mitch is behind the bar.
Prospect Theater Project at 520 Sce-nic has a new art show of Jim Chris-tiansen paintings, drawings, printmak-ing and sketches, on the lobby walls. It opened with the May Slam on Rye monthly poetry slam and continues through August. You can view the art at the June Third Wednesday Slam on the 15th, and at the August Slam on Rye, and at performances during the run of
“Lee Marvin be Thine Name” July 8 through July 31, scheduled PTP sea-son production, while Slam on Rye is on summer vacation. Buy a ticket, see some art while attending live theater, and check into getting season tickets for next year’s slate at the “little Theater with an edge.” For more art at the loca-tion, see the window mural art fronting Scenic by artist Helen Million.
Summer also means classes in Art at Artel, Chartreuse Muse, and Mistlin gallery, for children and adults. Check with those locations to see what’s of-fered, but I’ve noticed a range from beginners to advanced in drawing, painting, and more. While at Artel, visit the front window for the display of the Mini Arts Show, and place your vote in the box for the people’s choice award. There were 110 entries.
If you happen to be a printmaker, August is coming up, and that’s the deadline for the Modesto Art Museum’s International mini-printmaking show entries. Limited to 2 image submis-sions, the printmaking pieces are also limited to six inch square dimensions, and will be displayed in the Fall at McHenry Museum. For more informa-tion, see Modesto Art Museum on-line at http://modestoartmuseumm.org.
Its art walk morning and I’m still writing, before i return to set up the bike race life Festival show at 11th and J street with organizer carman King. this show featured paintings by Jordi camps, sculpture from steve Mudge, bike collection of brian swander, photos by rebecca harvey, paintings and construction by Jim christiansen and watercolor by Jennifer Machado as well as some drawings by students. the show was set up again for May 19 art walk and joined by some paintings from the Mistlin Gallery and Memorial cancer survivor artist class. in June, the city Mall will be set up for a car theme show on Graffiti Fest Weekend, June 4, and crafters/artist showing third thursday June 16. For information on that event, contact Carman King at 581-5077.
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School is out for summer and June of-fers much to see and do around Modesto. June traditionally embraces American Graf-fiti, Modesto’s claim to fame. Mo Band be-gins their Thursday night concerts. The first concert celebrates the music from the 50’s and 60’s. Come early, spread out a blanket and enjoy a picnic while greeting old and new friends. The Gallo Center for the Arts has a few shows left in its 2010-2011 sea-son.
I hope you caught a performance of Prospect Theater Project’s To Kill a Mock-ingbird at the Gallo Center for the Arts. All shows (six community and five school per-
formances) were sold out. Local talented actors elicited tears, laughs and applause bringing the poignant story to life.
I had an enjoyable and entertaining chat with twenty-year-old Lindsay Pearce. She was the first winner of The Valley’s Got Tal-ent competition held at the Gallo Center for the Arts last August. She has always loved to sing and found her passion in theater arts. She has performed in the Central Valley and the Bay Area and is forever grateful to the Modesto Junior College Drama Depart-ment, especially Michael Lynch and Cherri Llewellyn, who she attests “helped her in-crease her confidence, challenge her vocal-
ly, and strengthen her musical theater craft.” After a worldwide search (over 40,000 au-ditioned) Lindsay Pearce, from Modesto, is one of the twelve finalists on the Glee Proj-ect. The twelve finalists were embraced by the Glee family and mentored to improve their abilities in singing, dancing and act-ing. Lindsay said, “She left a little girl and returned a young woman.” The winner of this reality show will earn a guest spot on the television show Glee. Robert Ulrich, also raised in Modesto, is one of the Glee Project’s mentors. Go on-line to the Glee Project and check out Lindsay’s bio and photos. She is very articulate, talented and is grateful for all her theatrical opportunities that Modesto had to offer. Lindsay is mov-ing to Los Angeles to follow her dream.
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school is out for summer and June offers much to see and do around Modesto. June traditionally embraces American Graffiti, Modesto’s claim to fame. Mo Band begins their Thursday night concerts. The first concert celebrates the music from the 50’s and 60’s. Come early, spread out a blanket and enjoy a picnic while greeting old and new friends. the Gallo Center for the Arts has a few shows left in its 2010-2011 season.
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June 2-11A Street Car Named Desire Modesto Junior College Tickets: general $10, students/ seniors $8 (209) 575-6621
June 9thMoband Starts June 24, 25, 26The Complete Works of William Shakespeare abridged and revised St. Clair’s Theater (7th St. between D and F)$10 General admission $20 VIPDoors open at 5:30 p.m. Show at 8:00 p.m. Call (209) 238-0942 *2
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Sunday, June 26, 2011 Jax Haopy Hour Kickball Enslen Park58th CCAA Spring Art Show Mistlin GalleryModesto 7th St Flea Market 7th St Auction YardOut of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse MuseWillie Nelson's Country Throwdown Ironstone WineryGraffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights A & W Root BeerSips Sunday Live Sips Bistro Classic Rock Dancing Crododile's Nightclub Midway Karaoke Midway LoungePro Wrestling Bushido Fat Cat Music HouseShuffleboard Tournament Running IronNew Music Metal Showcase Spinnaker Lounge Camp Jack Hazard Youth Camp Jack Hazard
Monday, June 27, 2011 58th CCAA Spring Art Show Mistlin GalleryBasketball Campus MJC College GymnasiumMJC Summer Basketball Camp MJC GYMModesto 7th St Flea Market 7th St Auction YardOut of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse MuseStory Time - Wiggle Worms Modesto LibraryStory Time - Wiggle Worms Modesto LibraryOpen Mic Comedy w Anthony K Shooters / ClarionTeen Game Day Oakdale LibraryCloris Leachman Pre-Show Dinner Gallo Center for the ArtsMJC Quarterback & Wide Receiver Camp MJC Stadium on East CampusCamp for Youth
MJC StadiumGraffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights A & W Root BeerA One Woman Show Gallo Center for the ArtsBingo and Beers P Wexford's PubKaraoke w Paul and Karl The BoardroomCamp Jack Hazard Youth Camp Jack Hazard
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Dojo w Buck Stallion Jax on HKamakazee Karaoke Nashville WestSalsa Dance Lesson King KabobZumba Fitness Riverbank Gym58th CCAA Spring Art Show Mistlin GalleryBasketball Campus MJC College GymnasiumOut of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse MuseStory Time Modesto LibraryStory Time Waterford Library Story Time - Wiggle Worms Modesto LibraryStory time Ceres LibraryStory Time Oakdale LibraryMy First Drawing Class Mistlin GallerySips Happy Hours Sips Bistro MJC Quarterback & Wide Receiver Camp MJC Stadium on East CampusTresetti Tuesday Tastings Tresetti's World CafféGraffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights A & W Root BeerMemorial Cancer Art Class Mistlin GalleryPoker League Nino's PlaceStory Time Modesto LibraryTalent Search Arts Council's OfficeMidway Karaoke Midway LoungeRachel Renae Live The BoardroomSchool Night Out w/ Secretions King KabobTrivia and Irish Pint Night P Wexfords PubT's Tuesday Night Out Ts Cocktails Tim Quinn Live Speakeasy
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 58th CCAA Spring Art Show Mistlin GalleryBasketball Campus MJC College GymnasiumOut of Focus Exhibit Chartreuse MuseStory Time Oakdale LibraryMy 2nd Art Class Mistlin GalleryStanislaus Read Activity Day Riverbank LibrarySips Happy Hours Sips Bistro MJC Quarterback & Wide Receiver Camp MJC Stadium on East CampusGraffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights A & W Root BeerIntermediate Internet Modesto LibraryKaraoke Almond Tree TurlockMidway Karaoke Midway LoungeMike Beck Sings the Standards The BoardroomNeil Beuttner Live P Wexfords Pub
Thursday, June 30, 2011 Ernie&Dave Jam Barkin DogKaraoke & Dollar Beer Nashville WestMoBand Concert in the Park-4 Graceada ParkModesto 10th St Farmers Market Downtown Modesto 10th St Zumba Fitness Riverbank Gym
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From jeans to plaid button ups, plain white t’s, cowboy boots, and the famous Converse All Star shoes have all perse-vered through the last half century. The James Dean classic rebel inspired style that gained popularity during the 50s was also popular in the early 60s. This greaser look always contained black or blue fitted jeans with a white or black t-shirt, cigarette hanging off the lip, and a pack of smokes rolled up in the arm sleeve, just like Milner in American Graffiti. We cannot forget about one of the most known attributes of this style, the swooped up pompadour slicked back hair.
Fashion and style are not always de-fined by what you wear, but what you drive and the music on your radio. Mu-sic triggers emotions in all of us, while fast cars offer an adrenaline rush and extreme coolness. The movie American Graffiti emblematized a new generation of youngsters cruisin’ down the block in their shiny and fast muscle cars strik-ing up flirty conversations with strang-ers at stoplights. Back then this was how guys met girls and it was possible to embrace the highest level of confi-dence and coolness by cruisin’ in your
American made, shiny, clean, and fast hot rod. That is only if you have some “boss” music to listen to on the radio. At this time Rock n’ Roll and Motown was extremely popular and folk music was also growing. Music was helping to break down the racial barriers and bring people together like no other. Elvis had swung, Johnny ignited a ring of fire, and the barrier breaking counterculture was born. This era of music and car lov-ers triggered classic car shows and live concerts for decades to come.
Even though these styles were mainly of focus in the 1950s, we saw the same styles becoming more popu-lar and mainstream during the early 60s and even today. Jackie, Marilyn, and James were idolized then for their fa-mous fashion trends and today they are still some of the most influential fash-ion icons. Car and music enthusiasts are still interested in fixing up their cars to near perfection and they enjoy installing high quality and extremely loud sound systems. Now looking back at these styles I’m sure you can see how similar they actually are to our popular present trends. These styles have continuously came back into style over the last half century and will only keep flourishing as time flies by.
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This is just a teaser of some of the fun things that happened in Modesto last month. Do see the biggest and best photo gallery of Modesto pics go to www.modestoview.com If you want your pic here next month, smile when MV takes your picture. You can send us your pics to [email protected]
Mike Beeler (Amgen/MAMA Trophy maker) racing NASCAR.
Brian Masden plays the Modesto Certified Famers Market
Flyboys had a big party for Cinco de Mayo Photo: Flyboys.
Sutter Memorial went Wizard of Oz for Relay for Life. Photo: Efren
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Walkers at the Relay for Life catch up on some ModestoView reading Photo:Efren
Rachel Rene play the Copper Rhino for 3rd Thursday Artwalk.
Cancer Survivors walk the Relay for Life Parade.
The Walgreen's team shows big for Relay for Life Photo:Efren
Tara Tinsley, back from her USA tour, playing the 10th St Farmers Mkt.
Local mascots cheer Good Day Sacramento's Alan Sanchez for Feed the Hungry spin fundraiser Photo: Efren
