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The photographs of Adrian Mendoza are a civic treasure. He has captured some of the most amazing images, people, places and events. ModestoView is so very excited to showcase a portion of his collection of 11th St. photos as we celebrate 11.11.11 and reflect on our community. Adrian will be developing a new book to showcase his photos and will be putting together a Kickstarter project to help make it happen. ModestoView will keep you posted as Adrian develops the book.

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Bask by definition: To expose oneself to

pleasant warmth. Basque Cuisine by defi-

nition of Gary Gervasoni: Simple food.

Finding both of them together right here

inModesto at Gervasoni’s restaurant since

1975. From the moment I walked in from

the back alley entrance I had the instant

sense of something special. I wasgreeted

by Gary Gervasoni, original owner and

general manager, like I was already an old

friend. The décor is reminiscent of simpler

days gone by, giving an open invitation to

relax and enjoy. If you let your eyes travel

throughout the full bar and restaurant you

will see and feel inspiring nostalgia.

Gary Gervasoni at the smooth age of 73

was born in Patterson, moved to Modesto

@ age 21 where he began as a bartender.

Gary and his wife Myrna have 2 children

they raised while building their successful

restaurant establishment. Gary has done a

bit of everything including cooking, dishes,

and bussing tables as he wasborn into the

restaurant business, including Sno-White

Drive-In and his parent’s place The Ranch.

One of his fave pastimes is taking out his

42’ trawler boat in the SF bay while enjoy-

ing a vodka cocktail. He has many close

friends that also enjoy going to SF major

sports events. Yes, Gary is a Giants fan,

(Let’s Go Oakland!!!), but he did attend all

of the A’s World Series games in the past.

Gary also travels to his cabin for some R&R

in the mountains near Pinecrest. I asked

Gary where he sees himself in 5 years, he

answered “If I’m not here I don’t know

where the hell I’ll be!” Love that!

Wayne Kimura, at the loose age of 55, has

been the head chef since Oct. 2009. He is

single and a golfer. Wayne is also a sports

enthusiast interested in Nascar, basket-

ball, and football. If Wayne wasn’t a chef

he could see himself a race car driver as he

raced go-carts 30+ years ago. When Wayne

isn’t swamped in the kitchen he likes so-

cializing with the patrons also known as

friends sampling on a Corona or a Patron

tequila. His fave cut of steak would be

meaty 20oz. rib eye. He never attended cu-

linary school but he is great at duplicating

BASK IN BASQUÉCUISINE AT GERVARSONI’S

Cocktail Reception & Auction

Enter a winter wonderland filled with beautiful designer-decorated trees

while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and drinks.Then bid on your favorite tree toenjoy for the rest of the season!

Thursday, December 1, 2011 • 6:00 p.m.Del Rio Country Club, Modesto

$75 per person

26th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Reception

Honor loved ones by donating a symbolic light to our Holiday Tree.

Commemorative ornaments are also available.They may be ordered in advance or

purchased at the reception.

Friday, December 2, 2011 • 6:00 p.m.Memorial Medical Center

No cost to attend

Two Events to Light the Season

For more information, call 578.6372.All proceeds benefit the patients and families of Community Hospice.

Fantasy of Trees Light Up a Life

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By Dana Johnson

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the previous chef’s original recipes still on

the menu. Chef Pierre was with Gervaso-

ni’s for 20+ years before his passing. Tony

Ratley is the line cook working in sync

with Wayne. Tony has created an original

mango salsa over swordfish for the menu

that gets regular rave reviews.

Gervasoni’s has a lunch and dinner menu.

The lunch menu serves many farmers

and the portions are nothing shy of huge!

The dinner menu is all family style in-

cluding bread, soup, and salad! On Wed.

and Thurs. it’s Basque Night! Along with

the entrée choices such as steak, lobster,

duck, lamb, and more you will be served

bread, soup, salad, veggies, macaroni

salad, lamb stew, pigs feet, french fries,

and beans! Thinking the elastic waistband

pants would be a good choice as I’d have

to try it all! For my dining experience I was

treated to the Chicken Jerusalem, tender

chicken breast pieces, artichoke hearts,

and a savory cream wine sauce with a

mixed veggies and pilaf rice. Wonderful!

1st Wayne: Beatles or Stones? “I like coun-

try music, I don’t listen to that” I said

“really?” he nodded yes & I had to put him

in a headlock.

2nd Gary: Beatles or Stones? “Neither one.”

Shaking his head slowly I noticed some

sweet jazz playing in the background, so

Gary was spared as we both delighted in a

conversation about Fats Domino, Lil’ Rich-

ard, Frank Sinatra, and Johnny Cash.

From their Frog Legs, Sand Dabs, Sautéed

Sweet Bread, and daily specials you won’t

find so many culinary wonders all in one

place anywhere close to what they have to

offer Modesto’s dining cliental. Dine well

at Gervasoni’s, I’ll see you there!

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Beatles or Stones? Neither One.

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Wayne’s Picatta Sauce:

1oz. white wine

a dash of capers

a dash of green onions

1 tbsp butter

1tsp lemon juice

Using chicken, veal, pork,

or any kind of fish

Flour dredge, pan fry

add white wine, capers,

green onions, lemon juice

Then add butter last

Then reduce

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EWBAR VIEW

O’BRIAN’S TAVERN

By Kate Serpa

Ever-so appropriate for November, and for an Irish tavern:

-Fill up a shaker with ice- 3 counts of Jameson- 3 counts of Apple Pucker- Cranberry Juice- Shake and strain into your preferred glass.

Honestly, I recommend just putting a straw in the shaker. These apples are so tasty you might as well cut out the middle-man-glass-pour.

Monday Night Madness: 8-10pm, Pitcher specials

Monday Night Football Special:$1 domestics, and free hot link sandwiches during the game

2 for Tuesday: Any two enormous drafts for $6

Wednesday- Industry Night: Buy 1 at regular price, the second is $1

Thirsty $3 Thursdays: Anything in house for $3 and karaoke night (an excellent combo if I do say so)

Wild Wacky Weekends: Fri-Sat, 9 pm-11 pm…. too many drink specials to list. Go find out yourself.

Superstar Sunday: 7 pm- 9 pm, $1 domestic, $4 bombs of your choice. Be sure to come and catch the game; it serves up a fun crowd.

IRISH-APPLE

O’Brian’s Tavern was, up until this past

week, completely off the radar for me. I

had never previously been, and being the

95 year-old woman I often feel myself to

be, I didn’t feel myself too inclined to try

someplace new. How then do I adequately

describe the fantastic welcoming feeling

I got when I first walked into O’Brian’s?

Well, it was midday Friday and I was rush-

ing from school to the interview. It was

terribly hot outside, and I was feeling

burned out to begin with, so, once arriving

at O’Brian’s I sat outside to have a ciga-

rette…wait, my parents read this. Back-

track. I was sitting outside O’Brian’s to…

not smoke, not smoke at all, and I swear

to you it wasn’t three seconds before two

regulars had engaged me in conversation.

By the time I walked into O’Brian’s, I had

met two new people, and by the time I left

(and I am not being cliché here, people), I

had a chorus of ‘goodbye Kate’ to salute

me out.

A bar is what you make it and O’Brian’s

does have an incredible set of regulars

who are very vocally passionate about

their favorite tavern. A lot of laughter

was going on while I was there (and no,

it was not directed at me)

and everyone seems

to know everyone,

and everyone

knows and

loves Mary.

The lady

who has

owned the

l a y - o f - t h e -

land behind

the bar for the

past four years

is Mary Kline. You

wouldn’t know this is her

first bartending gig since she manages

carrying on conversations with two people

at either ends of the bar, while pouring a

round of drinks, while looking fantastic,

with such ease. I can barely walk in high

heels

a n d

c h e w

gum at the

same time, let

alone multitask

like Mary. She told me

she originally came here as a

customer and was then asked if she would

like to bartend. Mary is not short of praise

for O’Brian’s. She told about when she

broke both of her arms and was out of

commission for three months. She told

me that every day, people from O’Brian’s

would come and help her out. Mary stat-

ed, “These are my friends, and these are

my family.”

O’Brian’s is incredibly fundraiser-

friendly (this is not an exaggera-

tion) and does much to show

customer appreciation. Their

calendar of events is so packed

it could keep even the most in-

troverted drinker busy for the

month busy by default. Aside

from their usual weekday hap-

penings, cook offs are very com-

mon affair (including, but not limited

to: ribs, soup, and chili), as are pool tour-

naments, customer’s birthdays (which I

hear are quite the affair), themed costume

parties, a semiannual Reno trip…take my

word for it when I say the list is extensive.

“We like to give our customers lots of op-

portunities to have fun,” stated Mary. No

kid-

ding.

A list

of O’Brian’s

weekly events is

included at the end of the

article so you can clip it out and stick it on

your fridge.

O’Brian’s opened in 1981 and is named

for Brian Lee who owns the establishment,

along

with Danby’s. Aside from the very well-

priced well-stocked bar, O’Brian’s has its

own pool league, where “the best shoot-

ers in Modesto play,” to work their cue-

ball magic on the two pool tables, and

dart boards, 7 HD TVs, each of which is

showing a separate game, and is genu-

inely laid-back and completely unpreten-

tious. Apparently also, Mary informed

me, they make some good Bloody Marys.

“She means,” a fellow bar-goer chimed,

“the best Bloody Marys.” As a person

who knows some really, really annoyingly

picky Bloody Mary enthusiasts, I was sure

to take note.

In short, I found O’Brian’s Tavern to be

very casual, very personable, and a place I

fully intend on visiting again.

P.S. Thank you Mary, Brian Lee, Tina Tem-

ple, and everyone at O’Brian’s for getting

my derailed day back on track. And thank

you John for the beer!

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November enters the season of holiday

generosity, but good surprises often start

with the shopping season prior to Hal-

loween. Local Arts philanthropist and

Car Dealer Tony Mistlin announced to the

Central California Art Association at the

Mistlin Gallery during the October mem-

bers’ meeting that he will donate $30,000

in 2012 and 2013 towards paying rent at

the current location in Tenth Street Place,

1015 J Street, Modesto. He credited Doris

Scanlon for her two terms as CCAA presi-

dent for keeping the Mistlin Gallery oper-

ating through the recession. The CCAA

has a goal of building its bank account

so that it can apply for matching grants

to extend educational programs, promote

the visual arts and provide cultural experi-

ences to the community

The Current Mistlin show is “Of Spirals,

Twists and Turns” the Memorial Medical

Center Cancer Services Art Exhibit by Me-

morial Medical Center’s Art The classes are

open to cancer survivors and their caregiv-

ers. The exhibit runs to November 10 at

Mistlin Gallery. For more information, call

the gallery at 529-3369. Next Show up at

Mistlin is the Members Holiday Show, No-

vember 13 through January 11, with spe-

cial all day Holiday sales days November

26 and December 3.

In Ripon, just over the county border,

hosts the 12th Annual Ripon Soroptimist

Evening of Vines and Easels Show Friday,

November 11, 2011. $6 per entry with a

limit of six. Receiving is hand deliver to

the Ripon Community Center, Thursday

November 10, or Friday morning.

Artists, your Stanislaus County Regional

Travel and Tourism Round Table need

you to get on the map. The Second Round

Table sponsored Stanislaus County Artist

Open Studio Tour is scheduled for Tax Day

weekend, April 14 and 15, 2012. Open Stu-

dio Tour maps should be available by Val-

entine’s Day at $10 each. The Artists Open

Studio sponsors want many artists to sign

up, as well as submit a piece of original

work for a purchase award. If your work

is judged a winner, (last year AOS bought 5

works of Art for the first tour) Artist Open

Studio Tour will purchase it by the end of

November and use it in publicity on event

posters to entice visitors to purchase a

$10 tour map, and be in the free drawing

in April for these works of Art. Entry to

be on the Tour map is $20 per artist, no

commissions. Entries made after the map

after November 20, will be included on the

map, but not be eligible for purchase prize

items. Final Deadline to be included on

the map is January 6, 2012.

Stanislaus CountyArtists Open Studio

Tour is open to painters, printmakers, art

jewelers, potters, sculptors, ceramicists,

photographers, digital artists, multimedia,

mixed media, glass arts, mosaics, graph-

ics, and if you have a question regarding

qualification, use our contact information.

Email is: openstudio.stanislaus@gmail.

com for more information. Early Bird

Registration opens now to November 20,

2011. January 6 is final cutoff date. Mail-

ing address is AOS, 18091 Hart Ln, Man-

teca, CA 95336. 209-222-TOUR

A new event comes up November 10 that

will include the start of permanent art

display and art sale and art auction fun-

draiser, planned to become an annual

event. “ Art of Justice” Show November

10 at Family Justice Center, 16th and I

Street, Modesto. Open House and Art

Show Fundraiser commemorates the

Family Justice Center first year anni-

versary. Proceeds to benefit victims of

child abuse and domestic violence. 4

to 7 pm.

I’m adding a note here to encourage one

and all to visit the Merced Art Hop next

time it comes up. I attended the October

15 Art Hop, and found it pretty alive, and

“hopping” in the five blocks of West Main

and one of Canal Street, to make it worth

the trip South http://artsmerced.org

Third Thursday Art Walk in Modesto is

November 17, and will include the usual

suspects on map, as far as venues go, but

the showing artists do change. I will have

my work up at Crow Trading, which had

a great showing byJack Morris in October.

Pick up an Art Walk map downtown, www.

modestoartwalk.com

Close to home in Modesto, Annual Holi-

day Events at the End of the month, in-

clude Handborn Crafts and Bazaar. No-

vember 26. Handborn is back now on

Saturday after Thanksgiving. The Annual

local fashion and crafters bazaar reap-

pears downtown on J Street, with over 50

vendors in five or more locations. www.

handborn.com

The annual Dickens Fair is December

3, on 15th Street with Modesto Certified

Farmers Market and McHenry Mansion,

followed up by the Celebration of Lights

Parade at 5 pm The Celebration of Lights

Parade 2011 Theme is “Tinsel”

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EWART VIEW

By Jim Christiansen

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The Gallo Center for the Arts is operated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your tax deductible gifts help illuminate, educate, and entertain our community.

Student and Senior rush tickets are available on select performances. Ticket Office walk-up purchase with valid photo ID required. Inquire on day of performance only.

A $1 restoration fee is added to all ticket prices to help the Gallo Center maintain

its beautiful appearance.

2011/2012 SeasonPremier Partner

Friday, November 4

THE DIAMONDSOver 20 million albums sold worldwide!

Tuesday, November 1

IF YOU GIVE A MOOSE A MUFFINSponsored by Bank of America Foundation

Sunday, November 6

ROBERTA FLACKThe Grammy-award winning megastar!

Wednesday, November 9

WEIRD AL YANKOVICThe biggest selling comedy artist of all time!

Friday-Sunday, November 11-13

RIVERDANCEPart of the Boyett Petroleum Broadway SeriesSponsored by Del Monte Foods & U.S. Bank

Thursday, November 17CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISTED Sponsored by The Thoughtful Flower

Friday-Sunday, November 25-27

BLUE MAN GROUPPresented by Wells FargoSponsored by Sutter Health

Sunday, November 13

RUMPELSTILTSKINSponsored by Bank of America Foundation

Saturday, November 19

DON WILLIAMSSponsored by Gottschalk Music Center

Saturday, December 3

YES COMPANY:GIFT OF SONG

Part of the Bette Belle Smith Holiday Series

Jack Morris

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This time if year is so very crazy. We

are in the last few weeks of water polo

and the homework is piling up. There

is still time to do fun things. One of the

most fun things to do is go to your high-

school football games. This is as fun

as it gets to hang out with your friends

and cheer for your team. There are still

lots of games to come, so make sure you

show your school spirit.

It is fun to go hang out with people and

do something fun like sing along. At

the State, you can sing “Off to see the

wizard” and your other favorites at the

Wizard of Oz Sing-along November 4 at

the State Theatre. In addition to the fun

sing along, it is cool to see a really clas-

sic movie in a really classic theatre.

It is nice to take a break from the stud-

ies and kick back and listen to music

and enjoy some really good mocha and

snacks. The Queen Bean is the most

chill place to hang. Here are a couple

of Queen Bean Shows you can check out

and Sunday night, you can show off your

talents.

Queen Bean Schedule:

November 12 David Silva and More

Every Sunday Night – 6 pm Open Mic

night with Solo Bass Jake

Habitat Youth

Modesto Peace Life Center is on TV!

The Modesto Peace/Life Center is cur-

rently running the “Interfaith Com-

memoration of the 10th Anniversary

of 9/11”. The program is on Comcast

Cable Channel 26 in the Peace Center’s

time slot on Wednesdays and Saturdays

from 9PM to 10PM from now until the

end of November. The commemoration

was held in Graceada Park in Modesto

on September 11, 2011.

Don’t forget your Peace Essay!

Essays are due November 18. This is

something special and there are awards.

You can get the application at http://

www.peacelifecenter.org/PeaceEssay.

html. When you are done, Mail your

essays to: 2012 Peace Essay Contest

Modesto Peace/Life Center P.O. Box 134

Modesto, CA 95353-0134

ALL AGES PAGES

By Abbey Murphy

Do something good

Downey Boys JV Waterpolo team celebrates an undefeated season.

High School Football in Modesto. Modesto High Varsity Girls high five.

www.modestoview.com

Kettle Kickoff – November 17 – Modesto Center Plaza 11:30 am.ModestoView loves to support Salvation Army. This organization does so much good for so many. Salvation Army has one of the highest percentages of funds raised going directly to programs. Your donations are well managed and spent on the people that need it. There are teams through out the community, so donate for the Kettle Kick Off when approached to contribute!

Modesto High School Theatre -The Mouse That Roared opening Nov. 10th

Celebration of Lights Parade – A Modesto Holiday Tradition.Coming Dec 3. Thousands will be drawn to downtown Modesto Saturday for the Celebration of Lights Parade and Victorian Christmas Market presented by the Dickens Faire and Farmer’s Market. This year’s parade theme is “Tinsel Town.” Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. Enter at www.modestogov.com/prnd/events/holiday-parade/entries.asp. through Nov 7. Late entries will be accepted until Nov 14. For more information call (209) 577-5344.

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In recognition of Veterans Day we inter-

viewed 11 brave men and women who

served our country. We asked each Vet-

eran the same questions and found some

common threads.

Don’t forget on November 11th to fly your

flag and celebrate all the men and women

who have served our country!

Our Veteran Interviews were with:

Bob DeLeon - US Army, Vietnam Decem-

ber 1964-1965

A.E. (Al) Menshew – US Navy, Korea 1948-

1952

Peter D. Tripp – US Marine Corps, Wash-

ington, DC

Walt Butler – US Navy, Long Beach, CA

Zach Sharp – US Marine Corps, Fallujah,

Iraq

Monica Beaudette – US Air Force, Davis

Mountain, AZ

Chuck Saylor – US Navy, Korea

Matt Dias – US Marine Corp, Camp Pend-

leton, CA

Alyssa LaMesjerant – US Army, Iraqi Free-

dom, Operation New Dawn (active)

Walter Golden – US Navy, USS Kitty Hawk

Jon DeCamara – US Air Force, Okinawa,

Japan

: What did you miss most about home?Allyssa: Mom’s home cooked meals and

In-N-Out Burger

Bob: My fiance’ who is now my wife, Roni

Al: Mom’s home cooking

Walt: Waves on the Water Tamale’ Parlor

(used to be in downtown)

Zach: Taco Trucks

: What made you most proud during your service?Peter: Guarding the President while he was

at Camp David

Walter: Tiving something back for the

privileges and advantages of living in this

country.

Zach: The camaraderie I had with my fel-

low troops.

Alyssa: That we are a part of something

big in Iraq and Afghanistan (sic) the coun-

tries are slowly evolving for the better.

Chuck: I was proud to serve my country.

John: Patriotism.

Matt: I was proud to wear the Uniform and

carrying on the traditions of the Corp.

Monica: Being welcomed by all the people

and high ranking officials who appreciat-

ed our service and what we stood for.

: What do you like most about Modesto now?Monica: Sense of Community.

Zach: The family and friends here in the

area.

Chuck: I love Modesto’s diversity.

Matt: It’s a big town with a small town vibe!

Walter: The lifestyle and the pace; it is

slow but not too slow.

Alyssa: It’s between everything there is to

love about NorCal.

: What can we do better in Modesto?Bob: Bring business to Modesto. We need

jobs.

Peter: Get people to slow down and be

more business friendly.

Walt: Improve the roads.

John: Find the specific needs of businesses

to build legislation around the needs of

business instead of the reverse.

Monica: Make public transportation more

accessible and easier to use.

Chuck: Regain civility.

Matt: Modesto could do a better job at im-

proving its public image.

: What advice do you have for young people about to serve their country?Monica: Absorb the entire experience, take

pictures and relish the time.

Zach: Plan ahead for life after service and

invest in your Thrift Savings Plan

Chuck: Lessons learned in the Military will

serve you well for the rest of your life.

Matt: Take full advantage of opportunities

to further your education.

Alyssa: Never take your eyes off the prize.

Goals are so important to have in place.

Bob: Be a good citizen, serve others and be

involved in the community. As the saying

goes, “every little bit counts”.

Walter: The privilege of serving is key to

exposure of other cultures and people –

broaden your horizons.

Al: Get a wonderful education, travel to

parts of the world you would not normally

visit and work with people from all over

the country.

John: Surround yourself with people who

have good attitudes.

Peter: Keep your nose clean and be proud.

Walt: Be proud of your service. When you

leave, join a Veterans organization and get

your benefits.

For more stories and comments from

each service member, be sure to visit

modestoview.com.

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TL-“What don’t kill you will only make

you stronger” Hard work & backing

”Money” can make significant differ-

ence in the careers of many artists &

DJs. Many times music politics are not

taking in to consideration, leaving many

who are not fully prepared, left in the

dust! Talent or not! That being said, if

not major but on a smaller scale, there

are organizations such as the Modesto

Music Awards, which award The Valleys

Music Industry Players with trophies to

show their appreciation for their hard

work and dedication.

This article is the portal for a frac-

tion of the urban genre covered in the

ModestoView, including Djays, Rap art-

ist & Singers Spanish & English. In this 3

part interview, I introduce Luna J (Best

Urban Award) Carlos DJ Liquid Ugarte

(Best House DJ) & DJ Topek (Best Urban

DJ).

Luna J (Best Urban Award)

TL-Besides music what other interesting

Projects have you been involved with?

I am the Charity Ambassador of a com-

pany called Greater Purpose. Recently

this summer I spent 3 weeks in Uganda,

Africa helping Plant A Seed Founda-

tion build a sustainable chicken

farm for 1,500 children in need.

Prior to the trip, we held fun-

draisers in the central valley

and San Francisco and to-

gether raised $55,000 for

this project. I was also

blessed with the oppor-

tunity to sing and record

with students at a school

in Kabale, Uganda. They

will be featured on my

upcoming single called

“Together We Are Strong”.

This song also features chil-

dren from the Modesto Salva-

tion Army Youth Choir. All pro-

ceeds will be donated to great charity

organizations focused on helping youth

in need.

TL: Who gave you your first break?

LJ: DJ 9T9 started mixing my music into

his sets on Hot 104.7 & it helped gain a

lot of exposure for me here in the cen-

tral valley

TL: When the Best urban was announced

what was your first reaction?

LJ: I was really excited and honored es-

pecially given the fact that I was in the

category with a great artist like Dev.,

who has been on the top of the charts

this year. I’m very grateful to have my

hometown support.

TL: Soon after you where pronounced

the winner how did you feel about the

turn out?

LJ: I was really glad to have my family,

friends & fans they’re supporting me.

TL: Where and when is your next per-

formance?

LJ: 2nd Sunday - Special Fall Edition in

San Francisco. November 13th.

Check www.lunajmusic.com for more

details and future events.

Carlos DJ Liquid Ugarte (Best House DJ):

TL: Who is DJ Liquid?

DJ: He’s an artist. When DJ LiQUiD is

performing, you know your going to get

a skillful, intelligent mix that stands out

from the crowd.

TL: Does this award mean anything to

you as a DJ?

DJ: Absolutely. Most of the other nomi-

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nees in my category play house music at

the clubs, while most of my performances

are at events completely focused on dance

music like house, electro, and dub-step.

Winning this award, knowing I had the

support of real house music lovers in the

Modesto area makes me feel validated as a

house music DJ.

TL: Do you have any released mixes or

projects?

DJ: I have worked on several music proj-

ects for some big names like Millenni-

um Dance Complex of Hollywood,

Paul Mitchell, SuperCrew (from

MTV) and more. I also make

award-winning competi-

tion music for dance stu-

dios and choreographers

nationwide. Unfortunately

my projects are not avail-

able for download but I am

looking forward to releasing my

first full-length house mix before

the year is over. The best way to experi-

ence my performance is live.

TL: Where can we find you spinning in

the Central Valley?

DJ: After several years of playing house

for Till Dawn Productions, I am proud to

have my new affiliation with party Produc-

tions. Their 2nd Annual “Haunted Man-

sion” event has over 1,000 people attend-

ing and will take place on October 29th

featuring house music all night long. You

can catch me there in the mix and cele-

brating my birthday.

DJ Topek Best Urban DJ

TL: How did you get your name?

DJ: The name Topek came from my young-

er days as a street artist. It had been given

to me when I couldn’t decide to call myself

so my friend said that I should write Topic.

Not liking the letters I changed the

ic to an ek. Making a name for

myself in the streets I col-

lected enough money and

bought my first set of

Technic turn-

t a b l e

1200s at the age of 21 and decided to stay

with the name Do Topek.

TL: Would you or do you spin artist from

the CV?

DJ: I actually do spin artists locally

and try and help as much as I can

for them to get heard. I feel a

little help goes along way so

if I can help there music get

heard in clubs, mixes or help

share music means I know

goes a long way to the artists

and fans of music. There’s

music talent in the Central

Valley that I feel that doesn’t

get the recognition it should. Big

shout-outs to the boys from Unique

Swag Music.Tragic.Alina Hansen.Spit

Sick...Xplicit.Jae Havana.Treidon Music

and Juicalini

TL: What equipment do you prefer to spin

on? Turn tables or a computer? & Why?

DJ: Being able to rock a show with turn-

tables or cd players, my preference is

to use Pioneer CD players with Serrate.

When the CD players came out it made

Ding easier for its light baggage instead

of hauling crates of records around.

Now I just bring the laptop. A lot of DJs

made the switch to CD’s so I bought a pair

as well. Venues in Modesto carried them

in the clubs so getting comfortable using

them and practicing at home still with my

players I made it my Weapon of Choice.

I currently am an owner of

Technic 1200s, DivX

1000’s with a Pio-

neer 800 mixer

and Serato Sl1

TL: Where can

we find you

spinning in

the CV?

DJ: You can

catch me in the

mix every Tues-

day night inside of

Miki Sushi, 180 Leve-

land (off McHenry behind

Chase Bank) for Industry Night, FatCat

music House & Lounge, Aqua Lounge and

Copper Rhino, playing all your favorite

Hip Hop, Club Bangers, Top 40 and House

music

TL: Any Last words?

DJ: Big ups to my crew Talk of the Town,

Carlos Lombrana, Dj Phlim, Dj Tease, Dj

Chopstix, Jeffrey Nitaira of Miki Sushi,

Chris Ricci without them I wouldn’t be

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESSWith last month being Breast Cancer

Awareness Month we all saw a lot of

pink. There were the usual pink rib-

bons, pink t-shirts and everything pink

in the NFL! The message for all this

pink is quite serious; to alert women

that early detection of breast cancer

saves lives. According to the American

Cancer Society, there are already more

than 2.5 million survivors here in the

United States. The 5-year survival rate

is now at 89% and when breast cancer is

found early and confined to the breast

that survival rate jumps to 98%!

Still there are many women who do not

take advantage of early detection. The

message that is reinforced throughout

October is for women to have regular

screenings and clinical breast exams.

Mammography rates for women over

50 have doubled since the introduction

of National Breast Cancer Awareness

Month in 1985. And the survival rate

has jumped as well.

Here in Modesto we had a few of our

own ‘special events’ supporting Breast

Cancer Awareness. Bella Vagos Salon

on McHenry Avenue hosted the 2nd

Annual “Passport to Pretty in Pink” fun-

draiser on October 20th. With almost

200 guests, this event raised awareness

and money for the “Look Good Feel Bet-

ter Foundation’ while celebrating three

very special survivors. Nary a dry eye

was found as I read stories writ-

ten by survivors Monica

Rossiter, Gayle Fry

and Brittany

Bruce. Their

s t o r i e s

were heart

wrench-

ing and

r e s o -

n a t e d

of the

c o u r -

age it

takes to

face this

d r e a d -

ful disease.

The entire crowd cheered for these

strong women and the support of their

families and friends who stood by

them as they battled breast cancer. The

highlight of the event was a serenade

of Gayle, Monica and Brittany with the

music of somewhere over the Rainbow

by Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole and a

Hawaiian dancer who finished the ser-

enade with gifts of Lei’s for each lady.

“We love to get involved with the

community and create unforgettable

memories at Bella Vagos.” said co-

owner Meagan Burns. “ It makes it even

sweeter when we can give back to these

foundations.”

Meagan’s business partner,

Arica Carranza added,

“Breast Cancer

touches a ten-

d e r

spot in so many people hearts. Almost

everyone knows someone who has been

affected. We so much enjoy our annual

Pink Parties where friends, relatives and

supporters come together to remember

those lost, celebrate the survivors, and

encourage those in the battle.”

For more information about this event

and the foundations it supports go to

www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org, www.

pinkribbon.com or visit Meagan and

Arrica at Bella Vagos - 521 McHenry

Avenue or visit them on Facebook at

www.facebook.com/Bel-

laVagos.

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Leave your bad vibes behind to enter in-

cense infused atmosphere full of Intrinsic

Elements, serenity, and uplifting secrets

that will energize and enlighten your

mind, body, and soul. Intrinsic Elements,

found at 1214 J Street, focuses on retail

gifts for people of all ages with a holistic

type theme. Susie and Michelle, the own-

ers, opened the boutique in December

2010 and have been serving the commu-

nity with their metaphysical love that is in

each item that they present. They special-

ize in mother nature’s secret powers

to heal internal wounds, wash away

despair, ignite positivity in ones

self, and promote happiness. Many

of their items can also make perfect

gifts for those you love by focusing

on their specific likes and desires. For

example, the Vibes Up bracelets are

created with liquid crystal, infused

oil, and plant botanicals that offer a

holistic approach to good health and

a positive well-being. When you wear

the bracelets they can help specifical-

ly in pain relief, will power, energy,

stress relief, and much more. Mother

Nature’s Therapy Bears are small or-

ganic stuffed bears to help “clean out

your ickies” and make you feel safe and

loved.

Placing inspiring language around your

personal space is known to create positive

thoughts and energies. The boutique car-

ries Letterosis, which are photographs of

letters that are seen in different types of

objects in nature or landscapes that can

be personalized with names or encourag-

ing phrases. Other positive messages and

symbols etched into stones are placed

throughout the shop for everlasting in-

spiration. Therapeutic, self help, and well-

ness books can be found on bookracks

towards the back.

Different types of crystals and geodes can

be found around the boutique too. The

different types of crystals and tumbled

stones have specific meanings and natu-

ral powers if you keep the stones in your

aura. For example, amethyst, I learned at

the shop, “is known for its healing pow-

ers, it has the ability to attract spiritual

energies and calm restless thoughts. Pro-

vides peace of mind. It is a good stone for

meditation and to attract serene dreams.”

The boutique has huge pieces of Amethyst

around the store to enhance these natural

healing powers into the surrounding area

and many other crystals that generate ho-

listic healing properties.

Intrinsic Elements boutique is full of

unique and stunning pieces of jewelry

made with various materials like precious

stones, pearls, and crystals. They carry

beaded rings that look like fireworks on

your fingers, zebra print stones, flowers

made out of bright colored jewels, and

much more. Some of the newest items

they offer include blinged out jewel shirts

made for women and little girls. Feather

headbands are so in style right now and

you can find these throughout the bou-

tique as well.

Some very popular items are

the Buddahlicious mas-

sage and body lotion

candles. Just light

the candle and

use some warm

“wax” for

m a s s a g e

or body

l o t i o n .

Thank you

again Su-

sie for the

r e l a x i n g

hand mas-

sage with

the tranquili-

ty scent:) Some

other favorites

are the birthstone

fairies, mermaid figu-

rines, and the pure essential

oil perfumes.

Peaceful sounding instruments are

placed in front of the boutique. They

carry ancient singing bowls that are used

by tapping a copper or iron bowl with a

mallet and swirling it around the bowl to

create a soft ringing of vibrational sound.

They produce the sacred “Aum” sound

that relates to meditation and de-stressing

techniques. I found a wooden xylophone

that was very fun to play along with other

newly made ancient style instruments.

By making one stop into Intrinsic Ele-

ments you can start the journey you need

to uplift your mind, body, and soul. You

can easily obtain items that will create in-

spiration and energize your

well-being. Go ahead

make the change

you’ve been

searching

for, cre-

ate an

unique

gift, or

add to your

holistic collec-

tion, right here in

downtown Modesto.

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11th Street: Modesto’s Corridor of PowerI began a photo essay documenting 11th Street in Modesto during the summer of 1996. My intention was to photograph it for six months and offer the project to my employer, The Modesto Bee, for pub-lication. It was to be a “slice of life” of what I had observed as Modesto’s “cor-ridor of power.” Bee editors disagreed with my concept (“Too negative,” said one) and passed on the project.

Fifteen years later, my documentation finally comes to an end with my recent move to San Francisco.

A mere 1.5 miles in length, 11th Street represents the highest concentration of power and wealth in the city. The original Gallo Winery was located at the corner of 11th and D Streets. Fire Station 1 and the Modesto Police De-partment were across from each other at 11th and F Streets. City Hall, County Administration and the Courthouse oc-cupied three of four corners at 11th and H Streets.

The E & J Gallo Winery has long since relocated to its current location about a half mile away. The original structure, now ivy covered, bears a wooden oval

plaque in front marking the winery’s founding in 1933, the year Prohibition ended.

Modesto City Hall and Stanislaus County Administration now share space inside Tenth Street Place, with an entrance on 11th Street.

The Gallo Center for the Arts, home to the Modesto Symphony Orchestra, is the shining cultural jewel of the city at 11th and I Streets. The Fat Cat Music House and Lounge has been home to countless concerts and themed parties. The Barkin’ Dog Grill has single–handedly created a performance space for live jazz music with a dedicated following.

Sadly, Ernie Bucio, the person largely responsible for the lively jazz scene, died suddenly and unexpectedly in late August. A great void has been left in Modesto with his untimely loss. But the music persists and he lives on in the solid foundation he built along with his wife, Karen. And Barkin’ Dog Grill owner Hanibal Yadegar continues to nurture live music performances.

Across the street you will find Tresetti’s

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World Caffe, a restaurant and bar where such luminaries as John Cleese and Jeremy Renner have dined. Or you may find Modesto Symphony music director David Lockington enjoying a post-per-formance bowl of shrimp gumbo.

Tresetti’s sidewalk patio area is an ideal place to watch the Annual 4th of July Parade and observe the local chapter of the fraternal organization “Clampers” walk their flag decorated lawn mowers down 11th Street.

Or you can kick–off the arrival of Summer at the corner of 11th and J Street and watch the city–sanctioned “Graffiti Night” cruise, in honor of native George Lucas and the film he made, based on his youth in Modesto.

But it’s not all joy and prosperity on 11th Street. You will also find the poor and despairing there. But amidst that despair you may find a glimmer of hope, as in the song that Delinora Green might sing from her bike. “Stand By Me” is not just part of her repertoire, but perhaps a plea for understanding and compassion.

There are not enough words to capture what I have witnessed and experienced in the decade–and–a–half that I have been pho-tographing the street and enjoying the friends I’ve met and the music I’ve heard.

I have been working all year editing and distilling the tens–of–thousands of photos into a coherent narrative. My hope was to

have been finished selecting and to have published a book by No-vember 11th (11th Street launched on 11/11/11).

Editing down to a manageable number of photos has been much more difficult than I could’ve imagined and I’ve compounded that challenge by continuing photographing on the street long after I should’ve stopped creating. But such is the burden of the creator.

This has been a difficult year, personally, beginning with the death of my mother in January. I also lost several very close and dear friends, Doug Hard, Jeff Broome and most recently, Bucio.

Their exit from this physical realm has been a reminder of the fleeting nature of life. Of the need to cherish and celebrate those that we love, both in life and death.

A Kickstarter fundraiser is in the works to publish a book and an accompanying interactive website. Angel investors are welcome. Look for it in the coming year.

11th Street existed from the earliest days of Modesto’s history and will persist long after I’m gone. I was just an observer for a few brief moments, witnessing and documenting that which I saw. A hundred years from now, my hope is that observers might look at this body of work and feel that they are observing a fair and accu-rate record of what life was like on 11th Street in Modesto at the end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st centuries. And the beat goes on...

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BELLADONNA BEAUTIES

Lights, cameras, pin-ups, hotrods,

rockabilly and a true sisterhood.

Yes, the Belladonna Beauties a

group of six stunning women

making their mark as a social

club that started in the Central

Valley, which now has extended

to the Bay Area. This sisterhood

started out in 2007 by the lovely

Sophia Mendoza, with her passion

for pin-up. She found Sarita Mar-

tinez a promoter of Psychobilly

and 80’s club music. When the

two ladies decided to join forces

together it sparked a fabulous sis-

terhood with dedication and pas-

sion within our subculture.

When I sat down with the Bella-

donna Beauties, I asked, “What

drove you to be so passionate

about such an old genre of style?”

Each one of us girls has the same

taste for Pin-up, Rockabilly/Psy-

chobilly and Classic Cars. With

that our “Sisterhood” became a

close friendship. If ladies are interested

in becoming a Belladonna Beauty we start

at “Prospecting” this could take up to sev-

eral months and consists of working hard,

have a positive attitude, ethics, good heart,

time and most important common sense.

Our motto is “QUALITY NOT QUANTITY”

In order to have the fabulous opportunity

to wear the Belladonna Beautie jacket.

Your event Everyone Get Lei’d, how did

that come about with three stages, pin-

ups, classic cars etc.? Miss Sophia Val-

entine answered, “Rita always threw her

own birthday parties with bands. Once,

bands got wind of what was going on it

expanded into so much more then what

we accepted to happen. It started out as

a small event three years ago with hotel

rooms for your crashing convenience. Ev-

eryone Get Lei’s went so well that we de-

cided to move it to a bigger venue. More

bands, pin-ups and car clubs wanted to

be apart of the Belladonna Beauties Event.

We had no idea what kind of success this

would be. Our event has doubled in size

and with growing support from the bay to

L.A. Belladonna Beauties fans are our big-

gest supporters.

Lots of hard work and dedication to pull

something so thrilling together in the

Modesto area. So. Keep you eyes and ears

open for these Beauties for they will al-

ways be watching you.

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Hey all! Jill Ferris here. The MAMAs are an

fun time of the year. Many people learn

about local musicians and the new songs

coming out. So in the spirit of the MAMAs

I have decided to go with all MAMA nomi-

nees and one former winner for your lis-

tening pleasure. Alright everyone, please

enjoy the music and as always don’t be a

stranger! Come by Fridays nights to the

Copper Rhino for “The Weekly Issue”. Live

and local music every Friday! Make sure

you go support the places that bring in

live band and please buy their CDs and tell

friends to buy local music. You will find

some amazing songs and learn to like new

local bands or discover music that has

been here for a while and you just missed

it. Each listing is Band, Song and type of

Music

The Pendletons; Devil or Angel,

Rockabilly/ Psychobilly

Talk about an impressive band! They are

so much fun and put on one heck of a

live show. They are a three piece with the

sound of a MUCH larger band. They do not

disappoint so definitely take a listen!

http://www.myspace.com/thependle-

tons/music

Josh Rosenblum Band, Head Over Heels,

Pop/ Alt

Great band and great song! This is

Modesto pop music at its finest. He has

got such a great voice and a determination

that makes me think that we should see as

much of this guy while we can!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Josh-

Rosenblum-Band/179295872092376?

sk=app_178091127385

Filbert, Skull Hat, Folk/ Pop VERY cool

sound!!! One thing I love about the MAMA

awards is that sometimes I get to look up

bands that I have not heard of. This is a

very interesting band and my ears were

happily surprised to take my first listen. I

CAN NOT WAIT to see them live!!

http://www.myspace.com/filbertmusic

The Panduhs, Catch a Wave, Pop/ Indie

The word groovy comes to mind in

such an awesome way! Very upbeat.

I find myself listening to them a lot

while cleaning house. Just one of those

bands to have on your iPod while danc-

ing with a vacuum. (That is most defi-

nitely a compliment in my book)

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Aaron Durr, Go Away, Pop/ Alt

I know, I know, Aaron lives in LA now

but he is still a Modesto artist in our

hearts, right? Plus he did win a MAMA

award a few years back. If you have not

heard Aaron Durr 1: you need to

get out more and 2: you need to go

take a listen NOW! Very powerful piano

pop/ rock. Very Ben

Folds with hints of upbeat Regina Spe-

ktor. Take a listen and keep an eye out

for when he comes

back and plays!

http://www.myspace.com/aarondur-

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November is full of dramatic offerings

for children and adults. The days are

getting shorter, the nights are longer so

it is a perfect time of year to go out to the

theater and see some really innovative

presentations staged and performed by

our friends here in town. Check these out!

For children: YES Company Kidettes 101

Dalmations. Grades 1-5 performs this fa-

vorite classic Nov. 4 at 7 PM: Nov. 5 and

Nov. 6 at 3 PM, Johansen High Auditorium.

Get your tickets on-line at:

www.yescompany.org or YES company of-

fice 238-6850 149 North 9th Street St.14,

Gallo Center for the Arts: tickets available,

on-line or at the ticket box office, Nov. 1,

7PM: If You Give a Moose a Muffin, If a

big, hungry moose comes to visit, you

might give him a muffin to make him

feel at home. If you give him a muf-

fin, he’ll want some jam to go with it.

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Since as long as I can remember, I have

heard this bogus phrase more often than

once. Regardless, running like a girl

would be OK for me as long as I could

run like Ali Klikna. Recently she showed

me, along with everyone else at this year’s

Cancer Run and Ride, how a girl can run

competitively.

I have been a DJ in our Modesto area for

over 21 years and was there to Entertainer

the Event. Not only did I have the pleasure

of providing the beats along with some

silly antics, but thanks to my wife for tak-

ing over on the sound system, I was able

to jump in the 2-mile race and I do mean

jump in, “every which way but loose” and

it was quite noticeable that a silly explo-

sion of crazy neon had taken over meth-

at morning. As I was about to make my

way over to the start line I looked over at

my wife and said play one of my 15-min-

ute mixes I’ll be right back. But, as I ap-

proached the start line overly enthused

and busting out at the seams, my friend

reached over and said, “you know you’re

blowing off loads of race energy” Oh my

goodness, he’s right. Suddenly I glanced

over at my wife with a smile and yelled,

“make it a 20-minute mix!”

At the sound of GO it was time to get

our race on and we all took off like

rockets ready to kick some fitness

Astronauts. Well, almost all of us, there

was one runner who held back and that

was Ali. As our race started, I fired it up

in the lead and surprisingly stayed there

at a comfortable pace and after about a

mile into the run, I felt even better so I

dug in hard and took a bigger lead for the

reminder of the race. Well, it was all about

the home stretch and out of nowhere came

this girl, this lady, with her inspiration of

how a girl can run. As I was approaching

the finish line, I felt good, I felt strong, un-

beatable and it was all my race. Then Ali

showed me what girl power is all about. As

she approached me from behind, I heard

her breath in my ears and before I knew

it I was chasing her shadow. I was blown

away seconds from the finish line and in-

stantly I thought. Wow! This lady’s got it

going on, she had saved some for the fin-

ish and proved to be a smarter and a faster

runner than me. Ladies and Gentleman, I

give you 1st place over all, Ali Klikna!

After the race, I quickly went over to Ali

to congratulate her on a great race and as

for me; I had just ran the fastest 2-mile of

my life with a time of 11:33. Sure I was

thrilled, but honestly a bit bruised com-

petitively. But, as I have learned from the

best and my thoughts rapidly turned to

find out what makes Ali so darn fast. Sure

she had great running form and was smart

enough to hold some back for the push

at the end. Eager to learn, I asked her.

Well, it turns out that she used to run for

The University of Santa Barbara and cur-

rently holds The University record for the

800 meters with a time of 2:10.81, which

is the 5th all time record at UCSB. WOW! So

this would explain why she’s so screaming

fast. She’s had some of the best training

in the world. But wait, here’s the most in-

spirational part of Ali. As I was getting

into her advice, her husband walked over

with a stroller, she then reached down to

care for her newborn babies. Yes, I said

babies as in plural. That’s all for me folks!

This is one incredible lady. I was thrilled to

have learned that she had recently given

birth to two beautiful twins 6 months ago.

OMG! Hands down, she’s not only a talent-

ed runner but she also serves to all those

expecting mothers out there that it isn’t

the end of your fitness competitiveness

once you’ve decide to give the gift of life.

Mothers to be, Ali as my witness, it can be

just as thrilling afterwards on any race day

with a win over all. So in conclusion, run-

ning like a girl might get a bad rap from

some, but as far as I’m concerned, running

like a girl like Ali, is something I wouldn’t

mind being compared to. Congratulations

Ali for placing 1st over all with a time of

11:26 and serving me a side of 2nd place.

I’m cool with it because this old dude who

took home the Masters Award got more

out of this race than any other and thanks

to you, it’s now my best foot race I have

ever raced.

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Turkey Trot Time

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I am sitting here right

now relaxing after a

long walk along the

canal nearest to my

house and I am hap-

py. I was stressed for-

ever living away from

Modesto and it feels

great that the stress

stayed where I was. I feel

an overwhelming sense of

ease here and that is how I enjoy living.

This is nice.

It has been just a couple of weeks since

I have been back and I have already been

contacted by a number of old friends.

I have had the chance to get some great

inside information and learn about some

interesting places that I have never expe-

rienced before.

I was contacted today by my friend Nick

Shattell of the band, not an Airplane and

he was excited to tell me about his latest

album, “It Could Just Be This Place” that

will be released online via iTunes, Ama-

zon and Spotify on November 8th. I am

listening to the pre-release copy that he

attached and I love it. I always get lost in

his passionate lyrics.

I have followed Nick

and his various ef-

forts for a long time

and it is nice to see

those efforts really

paying off. The cool-

est thing about not an

Airplane is that they are not

doing what they do for the money.

These guys just want to be heard and have

a chance to celebrate music. To make that

a bit easier they are tweaking the online

music distribution system with this album

so more people can afford to hear it.

They will release the entire album as two

tracks titled “Speak In” and “Speak Out” in

the spirit of a classic LP. Fans will not have

to pay a high album price online to own

the collection of songs.

Shattell feels confident about this plan

but understands that there could be a

glitch with the idea.

“This album was designed to transcend

the media forms and remain in tact as a

true LP, side A and side B. The other beau-

tiful part about this is the fact that even

iTunes system of pricing will be baffled by

this, and most people should be able to get

the album for only $2. It will also be on

Spotify, and Amazon, with hopefully the

same pricing confusion,” explains Shattell.

In addition to listening to music, I have

also been trying to eat my way through

Modesto. In the last few days I rediscov-

ered the “Drag It Through the Garden”

pizza at Extreme Pizza and the “Starbucks

Roll” at Tokyo Express. I also believe that

I have discovered the premier destination

for fried food buffs in Modesto.

I walked into Bleachers Grill at 222 McHen-

ry Ave. to get a burger and discovered an

interesting list on their menu.

These folks serve up 20 different types of

French fries along with other fried goodies

including green beans and pickles. This is

chubby guy foodie heaven. I am going to

ask if I can live in the back room and be

their official taste tester. I think this is a

brilliant plan, but I’ll have to ask Sharlene

and her crew for permission.

Enjoy November in Modesto. Eat a really

big bird, hold someone close and explain

that you could not be more thankful for

them, challenge your children to a leaf

fight at Graceada Park and enjoy a bit of

shopping at the Handborn Modern craft

Bazaar on November 26.

Handborn will be taking over the streets

at seven different locations downtown

to display their cool homespun gifts and

crafts. Killer music and good eats are usu-

ally also involved. Good times!

Thank you for reading my words! Find me

online on Twitter as @modestofamous or

help me build a network for locals by add-

ing me to a circle on Google+ at tinyurl.

com/plusruben. This little city is growing

up and getting diverse. Let’s keep that

vibe strong!

Photo caption: not an Airplane is set to re-

lease their latest album, “It Could Just Be

This Place” on November 18.

Photo by Nine by 9 Photography

Mediation worked for the NFL…can it

work for me?

Thankfully, we’re spending time on fan-

tasy football, in sports bars, and snacking

on the couch every Sunday. We were THIS

close to not having any NFL games this

season. Lucky for us, a mediator pushed

the players and the owners to reach a

solution and we ended up watching the

Niners surge into first place and Raider

Nation get their mojo back. So what does

that have to do with my latest business,

personal, or property problem?

Many people and companies may not

realize that there is a faster, more cost-

effective, and constructive solution to

conflicts and disputes than just going to

court…Mediation. Lawyers like mediation,

the NFL likes mediation (let’s hope by the

time you read this, the NBA does too!) and

you should like it as well. Recognizing the

growing need for the public to have direct

access to mediation resources has been

the founding principle for Pacific Media

tion Group. “Anyone involved in a dispute

will benefit from mediation,” explains Da-

vid Jamieson, Founder and Principal. “If a

lawsuit has begun, mediation can bring it

to a conclusion acceptable to all parties. If

no lawsuit is pending, mediation can lead

to speedy resolution and avoidance of the

costs and uncertainties inherent in most

litigation.”

“Mediation is ideal for any issues that may

require dispute resolution,” says Founder

and Mediator Debra Campbell.

“Examples include property is-

sues, divorce and custody, busi-

ness disputes, family conflicts,

employee-employer relationships,

and estates and trusts.” Another key

advantage of mediation is that it pro-

vides a safe environment for parties to

gain distance from their emotions to bet-

ter deal with each other.

Professionalism and experience make the

difference in a mediator’s ability to ensure

all parties stay focused on productive av-

enues for settlement. When you work with

a mediator “the result is an outcome that

allows all parties to leave the table feel-

ing that a productive solution has been

reached,” says Jamieson.

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EWBUSINES VIEW

MEDIATION IS FOR EVERYONE

By Ruben Porras

By Claudia Newcorn

NOT AN ARTICLE?

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POETRY & JAZZ

Well we all sur-

vived the MAMA

Awards and a

few surprises as

usual. Gallo Cen-

ter for the Arts

was voted the best

venue to see live mu-

sic at to many of the au-

dience’s surprise. The Gallo,

although a state of the art venue

that caters to a select demographic

of Modesto, is not the blue collar MAMA

audience demographic. The gentleman

accepting the award made promises of

having morelocal acts at the Gallo in the

future which is good news and would

be good for our local music scene. Hope

it happens. Marirose & the Gypsies who

won the event to open for the Michael Mc-

Donald Gallo show is the only local act to

grace the stage of the Gallo so far. Well

the Gallo has a glossy email send out to

their people and anyone can vote for their

favorite MAMA category, that’s democ-

racy and the power of social networking

in America folks. Tom Waits said, “The

big line giveth and the small line taketh

away.” While we’re on the subject, the pro-

motional board at the State Theatre has

embraced local promoters like myself in

the area to give input into programming at

the State. The hope for me and other pro-

moters is for the State to align themselves

with the grassroots community of artists

and musicians to keep the State healthy

and our art community area as well.

On the rumor mill: no, Salty’s Record Attic

is not closing. Owner Ramona Sabin is back

at work and doing better so come down

and check her out. Jim DeNoon owner of

Buck’s Music is closing and liquidating

all stock so he can get back to Las Vegas

where his family and livelihood are. And

yes Big Earl & the Cryin’ Shame have finally

got

a

C D

o u t

w i t h

r e l e a s e

party No-

vember 12th

at the Season’s on

McHenry Avenue. The

event will feature the band and many

special guests throughout the night. I’ve

heard the CD and it’s smoking with mix-

ing and production by Lucky Lou argu-

ably the best sound engineer in Modesto.

Check out Earl at: BigEarl@gmail.com , or

Facebook.com.

The State Theatre continues to bring in

some quality shows, the Flying Blind Re-

union street party was smoking with great

music and good turnout. The State has

booked so far: Elvin Bishop Nov. 11th, The

Tommy Castro BandDec. 9th, and Tower

of Power Dec. 29th, and there is noise be-

ing made that the State may start having

a dance floor for some of these shows

where it is cruel and unusual punishment

sitting in your seats all night long doing

the bar stool boogie. Call the State (209)

527-4697, or check out www.thestate.org

for the lowdown.

And the mighty John Griswold of Global

Music Series finished out the season at the

Whitmore Mansion on Oct. 8th with Jazz

guitarist Richard Smith, and Classical and

Flamenco guitarist Franscesco Buzzurro’s

playing. John is singing the swan song

again with promises of no more shows,

however he wants all of us to use his web

site which promotes events in the area. So

check John out at http://www.eArtsnews.

com.

Although we have lost a major dynamo for

live music at the Barkin’ Dog Grill, Ernie

Bucio, the band plays on supporting live

music in an all-age environment. John

Black of JB Presents continues to bring in

smoking local and regional R & B acts. No-

vember 5th, Red Dog Ash, 12th Big Little

Band, 16th Second Tradition Band, 18th

Roger Perry Band, and 19th my home boy,

Big Earl & the Cryin’ Shame, (I love that

name!). The Barkin’ Dog also has a Jazz

Jam with David Dow on Thursdays where

musicians can sit in and network.

More music on the local scene. Camp 4

Wine Café Wednesdays with Scott Barten-

hagen. Chef’s of New York singing great

Cathy Canales on Saturdays. Galletto Ris-

torante Fridays, Saturdays with Natalia on

the grand piano & sultry vocals cocktail

hours. The Deva Café has Thursday night

Ramble with house band Big Earl & Poor-

house Millionaires hosting an acoustic jam

with 2 bands featured per week. And don’t

forget third Thursdays Art Walk in the

downtown, lots of music and art going on

and is really festive. The Boardroom in the

downtown continues to support live mu-

sic 4 nights a week with Tim Allen Tues-

days, Thursdays Neil Buettner and Matt

Harrington, Friday’s dynamic duo Johnny

& Kelly, and Saturdays rotate with: MCW

Band, Strange Brew, The Nines, & Public

Domain. Dress code weekends so call so

you don’t offend, (209) 409-8665 for de-

tails.

Off the beaten path: the Clarion Hotel

& Shooters on Sisk road have comedy

Mondays, Salsa dance lessons Tuesdays,

Wednesdays with the Creole Jazz Kings.

And the St. Claire Theatre on 7th Street

featuring Saturday comedy shows in an

intimate theatre environment with bar

and food available. Sips Bistro and Wine

shop also features Jazz and popular mu-

sic in a casual setting Sunday afternoons

from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. with food and wine

tasting. Regulars on the music menu are:

Jazzoni, Michele Richardson, and Dave

Bagget. Call Diana for more details at (209)

527-7477.

The West Side Theatre in Newman contin-

ues with an eclectic lineup in a restored-

theatre environment. The calendar: Nov.

5th Evolution, (ultimateJourney tribute

band), Nov. 11th HAPA, the music of Maui,

12th Blame Sally, and Nov. 19th Magnolia.

For more info Check out: www.westside-

theatre.org, or call (209) 862-4490.

And one final thought; some venues not

normally doing live music, myself and

others are conspiring to do monthly

house parties, or as was known in the Jazz

era“rent parties” to keep the music flow-

ing. So please call or contact me if you

want to be a coconspirator. I encourage all

of you to send me your info and I will send

it out on weekly email and in the Modesto

View. Hit me at: mbenson@fire2wire.com,

or give me a holler at (209) 918-7033.

All the best, Eric Benson, peace out.

By Eric Benson

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MAMA CELEBRATES

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EWTOUR VIEW

The Modesto Music industry stars came out for the 2011 MAMA Awards

presented at the Doubletree Modesto on October 13. There were amazing

live performances from Tragic Culture, House of Orange, the Refuzniks

and a special jazz medley as a tribute to Ernie Bucio. No other show in our

area goes from Blues to Metal, to Acoustic to Americana with music views

and a special lifetime presentation.

This year, the MAMAs celebrated the accomplishments of Bob DeLeon who

was in Modesto’s original rock band, Kent Witt and the Downbeats, back in

1958 and then later spun the hits on local radio K-Fiv, the rock station of

the Graffiti years through the 70’s. Bob and his wife were joined by Kent

Witt and his wife as well. It was a special honor for everyone at the MAMAs

to meet our musical legends.

Multiple MAMA Winner X-Fest made a generous move this year by remov-

ing the event from the Awards and allowing Modesto Blues Fest to capture

the Large event award. The Award was listed as the X Award and thanks to

Chris Ricci for recognizing the other excellent events in our region.

Being a local musician in the big pond of

the Entertainment Industry is a hard job.

Not only do you have to have talent, good

songs, and time to practice but you also

have to be a self-promoter, self-manager,

self-booking agent, and heck, might as

well be a self-CEO. Local musicians, in re-

ality, wear many hats, which is hard on the

spirit when all you want to do is play mu-

sic but all of them are necessary to where

on the road to success.

A Press Releases is something that every

artist needs to know how to write if they

want to submit to newspapers and maga-

zines so the person receiving it wants to

print it and doesn’t just throw it out.

In my opinion, they are somewhat of a

pain especially when you are playing a lot

of dates in a lot of different cities. But in

order to get more attention for your gig

and your music, you have to be every-

where. If someone doesn’t see your Face-

book, they’ll see your flyer, and if they

don’t see your flyer they’ll, hopefully, see

you in the newspaper.

In today’s modern world, press releases

are usually sent via email. There are many

layouts that can be used but, I say, the

simpler the better and grabbing attention

in the header is key even if it’s cheesy.

The header can serve as the subject of the

email and title of the press release. An

example of a header that I’ve used in the

past is: For Immediate Release “Chicago

will know what a “Beautiful Day” sounds

like June 26th” The title of my album was

“Beautiful Day” so it went creatively with

my tour and drew attention to what was

to come next in the release. I was hop-

ing they’d read on thinking to themselves

“Hmmm, what does a beautiful day sound

like? Can it make a sound at all?”

The subtitle sums up and explains a little

more into the release without them hav-

ing to read the entire thing and is usually

typed just below the title in the body of

the email. An example I used for the sub-

title of the Chicago release was “Tara Tin-

sley will grace the stage at Red Line Tap on

her U.S. Summer Tour”

The rest of the press release should ex-

plain all of the details of the show, a bit

about your band, and your music. Don’t

forget to include your contact informa-

tion, including your website.

Who do you send it to? Now that you’ve

got it written, the next step is sending it to

the right person. Researching the papers

and magazines in the city you are playing

and calling them directly is best way to

go about it. That way you know it’s going

to the right person. Usually there is one

person who deals with press releases at

a media company or at a publication who

submits it for printing and if it’s interest-

ing enough, they might forward it to a re-

porter and do an actual story on you.

Some newspapers and magazines receive

so many press releases every week that

some get lost in the jumble so make sure

to follow up before the event to make sure

they received the release and that they’ll

print something on it even if it’s just a

small little blurb announcing the show.

You’ve probably heard the line “Any pub-

licity is good publicity...” well, that may be

true in some cases but revised, “Free pub-

licity is good publicity” fits more with the

local musician’s style. :)

BEST POPBraata

BEST ALTERNATIVE Dandelion Massacre

BEST METAL Nothing But Losers

BEST ACOUSTIC/UNPLUGGEDShaylin Nicole

BEST URBAN Luna J

BEST ROCK Tragic Culture

BEST BLUES/JAzzPinkie & the Blind Resistance

BEST AMERICANAHouse of Orange

BEST BLUE COLLARHari Kari

BEST ROCKABILLYThe Refuzniks

BEST DANCE CLUB PROMOTERRandom Nights

BEST ROCK SHOW PROMOTERMiddagh Goodwin - Beat Happy Music

BEST DJ – HOUSEDJ Liquid

BEST DJ – URBANDJ Topek

BEST COMEDIANAnthony K

BEST VENUEGallo Center for the Arts

BEST LIVE MUSIC RESTAURANTP. Wexford’s Pub

BEST LARGE “X” EVENT

Modesto Blues Fest

BEST SMALL EVENTP. Wexford’s St. Patrick’s Day

SUPERMAMA LIFETIME Bob DeLeon

MAMA 2011 WINNERS

By Tara Tinsley

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EWCALENDAR VIEW

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition In Focus Art Show

Memorial Complimentary Therapy Art ShowPhone Book Recycling

Mozart’s SisterTuesday Track Workout

Color and Design ClassesBeer Pong Tourney

If You Give A Moose A MuffinPoker Night

Salsa Lessons Stanislaus Civil War Association Meeting

The Man Who Fell To Earth Karaoke Night

Martini&TallCan TuesdaysMiki Industry Night

T’s Night OutTreveling Circus Live

Carnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse MuseMistlin Gallery10th St. Place (11th St. side)State TheatreMJC TrackMistlin GalleryThe Other PlaceGallo Center for the Arts Nino’s PlaceClarion 1612 Sisk RoadSt. Pauls Episcopal ChurchState TheatreMidway LoungeCopper RhinoMiki Japanese RestaurantT’s CocktailsSpeakeasy Lounge

80s NightBook Discussion-Atonement

Creole Jazz KingsJohnny & Kelly

Neil BeuttnerStory HourStory HourStory Hour

Used Book SaleWine Tasting

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition In Focus Art Show

Memorial Complimentary Therapy Art ShowPhone Book Recycling

5 Points Peace VigilThe Guard Opens

Johnny & Kelly LiveKaraoke

Karaoke NightO’brians Tavern-Industry Night

BoardroomTurlock LibraryShooters Pub- ClarionSpeakeasy LoungeP. Wexford’sEmpire LibraryNewman LibrarySalida LibraryOakdale LibraryBacchus Food & SpiritsCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse MuseMistlin Gallery10th St. Place (11th St. side)5 Points-McHenry and J StState TheatreSpeakeasy LoungeNino’s PlaceMidway LoungeO’Brians Tavern 3619 Tully Road

Classic Rock DancingOpen Mic w/Solo Bass Jake

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Sunday Group Run

In Focus Art ShowLung Cancer Community Walk

Memorial Complimentary Therapy Art ShowFIELD TRIP Cosumnes River Preserve

Phone Book RecyclingBattle of the Valley Music Institute Bands

Yes Kidettes 101 DalmationsJazz Vespers

20th Annual Chocolate BallRed Dog Ash

pen Mic w/Solo Bass JakeRoberta Flack

Watoto African Children’s Choir ConcertBanda Sunday NightsClassic Rock Dancing

KaraokeKaraoke Night

Crocodile’sQueen Bean Coffee HouseCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Save Mart Scenic&OakdaleChartreuse MuseBeyer Park Mistlin GalleryMJC10th St. Place (11th St. side)State TheatreJohansen High AuditioriumFirst United Methodist ChurchBianchi Community CenterBarkin’ Dog GrillQueen BeanGallo Center for the Arts Grace Lutheran ChurchPalladium NightclubCrocodilesNino’s PlaceMidway Lounge

Phone Book RecyclingYes Kidettes 101 Dalmations

Mozart’s Sister 25th Annual Holiday Fantasy Fundraiser

Santa Party & Tree LightingDavis Drama Complete Shakespeare (Abridged)

Funstrummers 4th BirthdayThe Wizard of Oz - Sing-A-Long!

Doc HollidayFriday Night Live&Local Music

Prokofiev’s Romeo & JulietThe Diamonds Karaoke Night

Live Local MusicSolo Bass Jake Live

10th St. Place (11th St. side)Johansen High AuditioriumSate TheatreMartin G Peterson CenterVintage Faire MallDavis High Little TheatreChurch of the BrethrenState TheatreNino’s PlaceMaterial Grill Sisk & KiernanGallo Center for the Arts Gallo Center for the Arts Midway LoungeSpeakeasy LoungeT’s Cocktails

DJ BigJohnny & Kelly

Keak-Da-Sneaks-B-dayLive Local MusicLive Local Music

Neil & MattOld School dancing

R&D/NinesWeekly Issue Live Local band

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition" La Bella Notte"

In Focus Art ShowMemorial Complimentary Therapy Art Show

Letters to Santa Golf Tournament

Shooters Pub- ClarionBoardroomClub RainYosemite LanesT’s CocktailsSpeakeasy LoungeCrocodile’sP. Wexford’sCopper RhinoCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Villa Napoli - TurlockChartreuse MuseMistlin GalleryTurlock Golf and Country Club

Tuesday, Nov 1

wednesday, Nov 2

sunday, Nov 6

Friday, Nov 4 Continued

Friday, Nov 4

Caliente College NightsCool Coaster Crafts

Cuentos en EspanolDJ 80s NightHouse Party

Johnny & KellyNeil & Matt

Rock and Metal JamSalsa Nights

Salsa ThursdaysUsed Book Sale

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Modesto Certified Farmers Market

In Focus Art ShowMemorial Complimentary Therapy Art Show

Phone Book RecyclingChristian Berets Annual Fundraising Dinner

Dave Dow open jam session 2 for 1 Thursdays

Davis Drama Complete Shakespeare (Abridged)Poker Tourney

Open Jam hosted by Channing Heath Thursday Night Ramble

Karaoke NightOpen Mic & Jam with Channing Heath

Caliente College NightsKaraoke Time

Minnie’s Patio ThursdaysNeil & Matt LiveSalsa Thursdays

Alley Bar PartyAzucar Thursdays

Club RainCeres LibraryModesto LibrarySpeakeasy LoungeCopper RhinoP. Wexford’sBoardroomShooters Pub- ClarionCrocodile’sBacchus Food & SpiritsOakdale LibraryCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA 16th Street between H & I Chartreuse MuseMistlin Gallery10th St. Place (11th St. side)Modesto Center PlazaBarkin’ Dog GrillShooters Pub- ClarionDavis High Little TheatreThe Other PlaceNino’s PlaceDeva CafeMidway LoungeNino’s PlaceClub RainSkewers Kabob HouseMinnie’s RestaurantBoardroomBacchus Food & SpiritsAlley Bar at the PalladiumAzucar Latin Grill and Mojito Bar

Karaoke NightMNF PartyMNF PartyStory Hour

Used Book SaleWiggleworms Story Hour

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition In Focus Art Show

BoardroomShooters Pub- ClarionP. Wexford’sRiverbank LibraryOakdale LibraryModesto LibraryCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse Muse

Belly DancingComedy Night

Cuentos en EspanolHouse DJ

House PartyIrish MusicLatin Fest

Live Local MusicLive Local MusicLive Local Music

Mary’s Birthday /Divorce PartyOld School dancing

Used Book SaleModesto Certified Farmers Market

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Modesto Certified Farmers Market

Saturday Group RunIn Focus Art Show

Memorial Complimentary Therapy Art ShowUnited Way’s 3rd Annual Turkey Bowl

Phone Book RecyclingModesto Symphony Opening Concert

Yes Kidettes 101 DalmationsThe Wizard of Oz - Sing-A-Long!

Corks and CapsDavis Drama Complete Shakespeare (Abridged)

Mozart’s Sister Evolution - The Ultimate Tribute to Journey

Mary’s Birthday & Divorce Party DJ in the mix 8pm -2amProkofiev’s Romeo & Juliet

Rock LobsterRocksgiving with KCSS

Karaoke NightBattle of the Promoters

Live Local MusicSolo Bass Jake Live

Skewers Kabob HouseFat Cat Music HouseModesto LibraryBacchus Food & SpiritsCopper RhinoP. Wexford’sClub RainYosemite LanesSpeakeasy LoungeT’s CocktailsShooters Pub- ClarionCrocodile’sOakdale LibraryDowntown Modesto 16th St Carnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA 16th Street between H & I Mr T’s Donuts - Tully rdChartreuse MuseMistlin GalleryMcHenry Bowl in Modesto10th St. Place (11th St. side)Gallo Center for the Arts Johansen High AuditioriumState TheatreMartin G. Peterson Event CenterDavis High Little TheatreState TheatreWest Side Theatre-NewmanThe ClarionGallo Center for the Arts Nino’s PlaceGrizzly Rock Cafe and GrillMidway LoungeCopper RhinoSpeakeasy LoungeT’s Cocktails

Thursday, Nov 3

Monday, Nov 7

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80s NightCreole Jazz Kings

Johnny & KellyNeil Beuttner

Story HourStory HourStory Hour

Used Book SaleWine Tasting

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition In Focus Art Show

Memorial Complimentary Therapy Art ShowPhone Book Recycling

Weird Al YankovivkJohnny & Kelly Live

Karaoke Karaoke Night

O’brians Tavern-INdustry Night

BoardroomShooters Pub- ClarionSpeakeasy LoungeP Wexford’sEmpire LibraryNewman LibrarySalida LibraryModesto LibraryBacchus Food & SpiritsCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse MuseMistlin Gallery10th St. Place (11th St. side)Gallo Center for the ArtsSpeakeasy LoungeNino’s PlaceMIdway LoungeO’Brians Tavern 3619 Tully Road

Caliente College NightsCuentos en Espanol

DJ 80s NightHouse Party

Johnny & KellyMoonshine Bandits

Neil & MattOn Stage-Mouse That Roared

Rock and Metal JamSalsa Nights

Salsa ThursdaysUsed Book Sale

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Modesto Certified Farmers Market

In Focus Art ShowMemorial Complimentary Therapy Art Show

Thank a Veteran” EventPhone Book Recycling

Art of Justice Anniversary & FundraiserThe Art of Justice

Dave Dow open jam sessionThe Ag Hall of Fame Dinner

2 for 1 ThursdaysPoker Tourney Karaoke NightKaraoke Time

Minnie’s Patio ThursdaysNeil & Matt Live

Azucar Thursdays

Club RainModesto LibrarySpeakeasy LoungeCopper RhinoP Wexford’sFat Cat Music HouseBoardroomModesto High AuditoriumShooters Pub- ClarionCrocodile’sBacchus Food & SpiritsModesto LibraryCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA 16th Street between H & I Chartreuse MuseMistlin GalleryCSU Stanislaus Campus Quad10th St. Place (11th St. side)Stanislaus Family Justice Center1625 I Street (at the SFJC building)Barkin’ Dog GrillAssyrian American Civic ClubShooters Pub- ClarionThe Other PlaceMIdway LoungeSkewers Kabob HouseMinnie’s RestaurantBoardroomAzucar Latin Grill and Mojito Bar

Caliente College NightsCuentos en Espanol

DJ 80s NightHouse Party

Johnny & KellyMoonshine Bandits

Neil & MattOn Stage-Mouse That Roared

Rock and Metal JamSalsa Nights

Salsa ThursdaysUsed Book Sale

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Modesto Certified Farmers Market

In Focus Art ShowMemorial Complimentary Therapy Art Show

Thank a Veteran” EventPhone Book Recycling

Art of Justice Anniversary & FundraiserThe Art of Justice

Club RainModesto LibrarySpeakeasy LoungeCopper RhinoP Wexford’sFat Cat Music HouseBoardroomModesto High AuditoriumShooters Pub- ClarionCrocodile’sBacchus Food & SpiritsModesto LibraryCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA 16th Street between H & I Chartreuse MuseMistlin GalleryCSU Stanislaus Campus Quad10th St. Place (11th St. side)Stanislaus Family Justice Center1625 I Street (at the SFJC building)

Caliente College NightsCuentos en Espanol

DJ 80s NightHouse Party

Johnny & KellyMoonshine Bandits

Neil & Matt

Club RainModesto LibrarySpeakeasy LoungeCopper RhinoP Wexford’sFat Cat Music HouseBoardroom

wednesday, Nov 9

Thursday, Nov 10

Thursday, Nov 10

Thursday, Nov 10

Memorial Complimentary Therapy Art ShowPhone Book Recycling

Mozart’s Sister MondayNight Football

MonNight FootballFree Pool

The Women on the 6th Floor Open Mic Comedy w Anthony K

Mistlin Gallery10th St. Place (11th St. side)State TheatreYour favorite local watering holeMaterial Grill Nino’s PlaceState TheatreSt. Clair Theatre 417 7th

Book Club - PostMistressMartini&TallCan Tuesdays

Miki SIN NightSalsa Lessons

Story HourStory HourStory HourStory HourStory HourStory Hour

T’s Night OutTim Allen Live

Tim Quinn Travelling CircusTues Pint/Trivia

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition In Focus Art Show

Memorial Complimentary Therapy Art ShowPhone Book Recycling

The Women on the 6th Floor Tuesday Track Workout

Color and Design ClassesFeminism and Religion in the 21st Century

Bluegrass Jam2nd Tuesday-Open Mic Poetry

Mozart’s Sister Poker Night

Salsa Lessons Karaoke Night

Martini&TallCan TuesdaysMiki Industry Night

T’s Night OutTreveling Circus Live

Salida LibraryCopper RhinoMike SushiShooters Pub- ClarionKeyes LibraryOakdale LibraryPatterson LibrarySalida LibraryDenair LibraryWaterford LibraryT’s CocktailsBoardroomSpeakeasy LoungeP Wexford’sCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse MuseMistlin Gallery10th St. Place (11th St. side)State TheatreMJC TrackMistlin GalleryMJC West room 137Queen BeanBarkin’ Dog GrillState TheatreNino’s PlaceClarion 1612 Sisk RoadMIdway LoungeCopper RhinoMiki Japanese RestaurantT’s CocktailsSpeakeasy Lounge

Monday, Nov 7 Continued

Tuesday, Nov 8

DJ BigE-40 Live

Johnny & KellyLive Local MusicLive Local Music

Neil & MattOld School dancing

R&D/NinesWeekly Issue Live Local band

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition In Focus Art Show

Veterans Day ParadePhone Book Recycling

1st Annual Dick Windemuth Night Golf Tournament12th Annual Ripon E.V.E. “Evening of Vines and Easels”

Jackson Browne RockhavenElvin Bishop

Friday Night Live&Local MusicHAPA

Riverdance Karaoke Night

DJ Dan at Aqua

Shooters Pub- ClarionClub RainBoardroomYosemite LanesT’s CocktailsSpeakeasy LoungeCrocodile’sP Wexford’sCopper RhinoCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse MuseDowntown Modesto10th St. Place (11th St. side)Jack Tone Golf Course - RiponRipon Community CenterTurlock Community TheatreNino’s PlaceState TheatreMaterial Grill Sisk & KiernanWest Side Theatre-NewmanGallo Center for the Arts MIdway LoungeAqua Lounge

Friday, Nov 11

Belly DancingCuentos en Espanol

Family Game DayGreen Jelly

House DJ House Party

Irish MusicLatin Fest

Live Local MusicLive Local MusicLive Local Music

Old School dancingParty TBA

Talk of the Town Presents Used Book Sale

Modesto Certified Farmers MarketAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

Modesto Certified Farmers MarketSaturday Group Run

Home for the Holidays BoutiqueIn Focus Art Show

Phone Book RecyclingRiverdance

The Women on the 6th Floor 11th Annual Wishmaker’s Ball11th Annual Wishmakers Ball

New Orleans Fund Raiser

Skewers Kabob HouseModesto LibrarySalida LibraryFat Cat Music HouseBacchus Food & SpiritsCopper RhinoP Wexford’sClub RainYosemite LanesSpeakeasy LoungeT’s CocktailsCrocodile’sShooters Pub- ClarionFat Cat Music HouseModesto LibraryDowntown Modesto 16th St Carnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA 16th Street between H & I Mr T’s Donuts - Tully rdFirst United Methodist ChurchChartreuse Muse10th St. Place (11th St. side)Gallo Center for the Arts State TheatreModesto Centre PlazaDoubleTree BallroomBarkin’ Dog Grill

saTurday, Nov 12

SennaLive Irish Music

WynonnaBlame Sally plus Bev Barnett & Greg Newlon

Riverdance Tongue & Groove

Karaoke NightHooten Hallers

State TheatreP. Wexford Pub Turlock Community TheatreWest Side Theatre-NewmanGallo Center for the Arts Nino’s PlaceMIdway LoungeMinnie’s Restaurant

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DJ BigDouble R Presents

Film- Cars2Flirtacious Fridays

Johnny & KellyLive Local MusicLive Local Music

Neil & MattOld School dancing

On Stage-Jaques Berel Alive in ParisOn Stage-Mouse That Roared

R&D/NinesRocky Horror Picture Show ALL AGE EVENT

Weekly Issue Live Local bandAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

In Focus Art ShowMembers Holiday Art Show

Soroptimist Giving TreeEntry Deadline for Artist Open Studio Tour

Phone Book RecyclingRoger Perry Blues Band

Love CrimeNovember Hafla

UnleashedKaraoke Night

Shooters Pub- ClarionFat Cat Music HouseOakdale LibraryClub RainBoardroomYosemite LanesT’s CocktailsSpeakeasy LoungeCrocodile’sProspect TheatreModesto High AuditoriumP. Wexford’sShooters Pub- ClarionCopper RhinoCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse MuseMistlin GalleryVintage Faire Mall 2nd Flooropenstudio.stanislaus@gmail.com10th St Place -(11th St Side)Barkin’ Dog GrillState TheatreSt. Clair TheatreNino’s PlaceMidway Lounge

Belly DancingCuentos en Espanol

House DJ House Party

Irish MusicKHOP Winterformal

Latin FestLive Local MusicLive Local MusicLive Local Music

Marianne Machado A Tribute to Patsy ClineNuclear Rabbit

Old School dancingOn Stage-Jaques Berel Alive in Paris

Random Nights PresentsModesto Certified Farmers Market

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Modesto Certified Farmers Market

Saturday Group RunIn Focus Art Show

Members Holiday Art ShowSoroptimist Giving Tree

Entry Deadline for Artist Open Studio TourPhone Book Recycling

Love CrimeBig Earl and the crying shame

Don WilliamsHome for the Holidays

Magnolia Marianne Machado A Tribute to Patsy Cline

Tequila MockingbirdKaraoke Night

Skewers Kabob HouseModesto LibraryBacchus Food & SpiritsCopper RhinoP Wexford’sShooters Pub- ClarionClub RainYosemite LanesSpeakeasy LoungeT’s CocktailsShooters Pub- ClarionFat Cat Music HouseCrocodile’sProspect TheatreFat Cat Music HouseDowntown Modesto 16th St Carnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA 16th Street between H & I Mr. T’s Donuts - Tully Rd.Chartreuse MuseMistlin GalleryVintage Faire Mall 2nd Flooropenstudio.stanislaus@gmail.com10th St. Place (11th St. Side)State TheatreBarkin’ Dog GrillGallo Center for the ArtsGallo Center for the ArtsWest Side Theatre-NewmanShooters Pub- ClarionNino’s PlaceMidway Lounge

Classic Rock DancingOn Stage-Jaques Berel Alive in Paris

Open Mic w/Solo Bass JakeAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

Sunday Group RunIn Focus Art Show

Soroptimist Giving Tree

Crocodile’sProspect TheatreQueen Bean Coffee HouseCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Save Mart Scenic & OakdaleChartreuse MuseVintage Faire Mall 2nd Floor

Classic Rock DancingOpen Mic w/Solo Bass Jake

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Sunday Group RunIn Focus Art Show

Veterans Open HouseSenna

Phone Book RecyclingRiverdance

RumplestiltskinDoreen Kitchens Live

The Women on the 6th Floor Meet and Greet Post CBS Concert Reception for Doreen Ketchens & LawrenceKenn Adams’ Adventure Theater! Episode 1: Adventure in Space

Banda Sunday NightsRiverdance

Karaoke Night

Crocodile’sQueen Bean Coffee HouseCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Save Mart Scenic&OakdaleChartreuse MuseCrosspoint Community ChurchState Theatre10th St. Place (11th St. side)Gallo Center for the Arts Gallo Center for the Arts Congregation Beth ShalomState TheatreBarkin’ Dog GrillState TheatrePalladium NightclubGallo Center for the Arts Midway Lounge

Karaoke NightMNF PartyMNF PartyStory Hour

Wiggleworms Story HourAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

In Focus Art ShowPhone Book Recycling

The Women on the 6th Floor MondayNight Football

MonNight FootballSenna

BoardroomShooters Pub- ClarionP Wexford’sRiverbank LibraryModesto LibraryCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse Muse10th St. Place (11th St. side)State TheatreYour favorite local watering holeMaterial Grill State Theatre

80s NightCreole Jazz Kings

Industry NightJohnny & Kelly

Neil BeuttnerStory HourStory HourStory Hour

Teen duct Tape CraftTurkey Papercraft

Wine TastingAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

In Focus Art ShowMembers Holiday Art Show

Soroptimist Giving TreePhone Book Recycling

Second TraditionKaraoke Night

BoardroomShooters Pub- ClarionObrian’sSpeakeasy LoungeP Wexford’sEmpire LibraryNewman LibrarySalida LibraryModesto LibraryRiverbank LibraryBacchus Food & SpiritsCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse MuseMIstlin GalleryVintage Faire Mall 2nd Floor10th St. Place (11th St. side)Barkin’ Dog GrillMIdway Lounge

Salsa NightsSalsa Thursdays

Teen duct Tape CraftTwilight Premier

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Modesto Certified Farmers Market

In Focus Art ShowMembers Holiday Art Show

Soroptimist Giving TreeSalvation Army Kettle Kick Off

Entry Deadline for Artist Open Studio TourPhone Book Recycling

3rd Thurday Art Walk2 for 1 Thursdays

Collaboration-Night of HysteriaCreedence Clearwater Revisited

Poker Tourney Karaoke NightKaraoke Time

Azucar Thursdays

Crocodile’sBacchus Food & SpiritsCeres LibraryBrenden TheatresCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA 16th Street between H & I Chartreuse MuseMIstlin GalleryVintage Faire Mall 2nd FloorModesto Center Plazaopenstudio.stanislaus@gmail.com10th St. Place (11th St. side)Downtown ModestoShooters Pub- ClarionSt. Clair Theater Gallo Center for the Arts The Other PlaceMidway LoungeSkewers Kabob HouseAzucar Latin Grill and Mojito Bar

Caliente College NightsCuentos en Espanol

Dave Dow Open JamDJ 80s NightHouse Party

Johnny & KellyNeil & Matt

On Stage-Mouse That RoaredRock and Metal Jam

Club RainModesto LibraryBarkin’ Dog GrillSpeakeasy LoungeCopper RhinoP Wexford’sBoardroomModesto High AuditoriumShooters Pub- Clarion

Film- MegamindMartini&TallCan Tuesdays

Miki SIN NightSalsa Lessons

Story HourStory HourStory HourStory HourStory HourStory Hour

T’s Night OutTim Allen Live

Tim Quinn Travelling CircusTues Pint/Trivia

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition In Focus Art Show

Members Holiday Art ShowPhone Book Recycling

Tuesday Track WorkoutColor and Design Classes

Bluegrass JamThe Women on the 6th Floor

Menopause Musical In ConcertKaraoke Night

Miki Industry Night

Salida LibraryCopper RhinoMike SushiShooters Pub- ClarionKeyes LibraryOakdale LibraryPatterson LibrarySalida LibraryDenair LibraryWaterford LibraryT’s CocktailsBoardroomSpeakeasy LoungeP. Wexford’sCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse MuseMistlin Gallery10th St. Place (11th St. side)MJC TrackMistlin GalleryQueen BeanState TheatreGallo Center for the ArtsMIdway LoungeMiki Japanese Restaurant

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sunday, Nov 13

Monday, Nov 14

wednesday, Nov 16

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Entry Deadline for Artist Open Studio TourPhone Book Recycling

Lawrence of Arabia Sing-along Messiah

Banda Sunday NightsPharcyde LiveKaraoke Night

openstudio.stanislaus@gmail.com10th St. Place (11th St. Side)State TheatreUnited Presbyterian ChurchPalladium NightclubClub Rain Midway Lounge

Beverly Cleary Movie & CraftKaraoke Night

MNF PartyMNF PartyStory Hour

Wiggleworms Story HourAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

In Focus Art ShowSoroptimist Giving TreePhone Book RecyclingMondayNight Football

MonNight FootballLove Crime

Modesto LibraryBoardroomShooters Pub- ClarionP Wexford’sRiverbank LibraryModesto LibraryCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse MuseVintage Faire Mall 2nd Floor10th St. Place (11th St. Side)Your favorite local watering holeMaterial Grill State Theatre

Martini&TallCan TuesdaysMiki SIN NightSalsa Lessons

Story HourStory HourStory HourStory HourStory HourStory Hour

T’s Night OutTim Allen Live

Tim Quinn Travelling CircusTues Pint/Trivia

Turkey CraftsTurkey Crafts

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition In Focus Art Show

Members Holiday Art ShowSoroptimist Giving TreePhone Book Recycling

Love CrimeTuesday Track Workout

Color and Design ClassesBluegrass JamKaraoke Night

Copper RhinoMiki SushiShooters Pub- ClarionKeyes LibraryOakdale LibraryPatterson LibrarySalida LibraryDenair LibraryWaterford LibraryT’s CocktailsBoardroomSpeakeasy LoungeP. Wexford’sOakdale LibraryDenair LibraryCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse MuseMistlin GalleryVintage Faire Mall 2nd Floor10th St. Place (11th St Side)State TheatreMJC TrackMistlin GalleryQueen Bean Coffee HouseMidway Lounge

80s NightCreole Jazz Kings

Industry NightJohnny & Kelly

Neil BeuttnerStory HourStory HourStory Hour

Wine TastingAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

In Focus Art ShowMembers Holiday Art Show

Soroptimist Giving TreePhone Book Recycling

Great Thanksgiving Banquet & Bundle-UpLove Crime

Pre-Thanksgiving Party with Emerson BigginsKaraoke Night

BoardroomShooters Pub- ClarionObrian’sSpeakeasy LoungeP. Wexford’sEmpire LibraryNewman LibrarySalida LibraryBacchus Food & SpiritsCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse MuseMistlin GalleryVintage Faire Mall 2nd Floor10th St Place -(11th St Side)Modesto Gospel MissionState TheatreNino’s PlaceMidway Lounge

DJ 80s NightHouse Party

Johnny & KellyLibraries Closed

Neil & MattRock and Metal Jam

Salsa NightsThanks for Giving Meal

ThanksgivingAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

Modesto Certified Farmers MarketModesto Turkey Trot

MJC Turkey Trot & Gobbler Walk, 5k Run/Walk & 1/2 Mile Kid’s Fun RunIn Focus Art Show

Members Holiday Art ShowSoroptimist Giving TreePhone Book Recycling

2 for 1 ThursdaysPoker Tourney Karaoke NightKaraoke Time

Azucar Thursdays

Speakeasy LoungeCopper RhinoP. Wexford’sAll County LibrariesBoardroomShooters Pub- ClarionCrocodile’sModesto Center PlazaAll over the USACarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA 16th Street between H & I Tuolumne River Regional ParkLegion ParkChartreuse MuseMIstlin GalleryVintage Faire Mall 2nd Floor10th St Place -(11th St Side)Shooters Pub- ClarionThe Other PlaceMidway LoungeSkewers Kabob HouseAzucar Latin Grill and Mojito Bar

DJ BigFacebook After DarkHoliday on the Farm

Johnny & KellyLibraries ClosedLive Local MusicLive Local Music

Neil & MattOld School dancing

On Stage-Jaques Berel Alive in ParisR&D/Nines

Weekly Issue Live Local bandAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

In Focus Art ShowMembers Holiday Art Show

Soroptimist Giving TreePhone Book Recycling

Love Crime Aaron Pearson & the Copy Cat Killers

Blue Man Group Karaoke Night

Shooters Pub- ClarionClub RainDel Osso Family FarmsBoardroomAll County LibrariesYosemite LanesT’s CocktailsSpeakeasy LoungeCrocodile’sProspect TheatreP Wexford’sCopper RhinoCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse MuseMistlin GalleryVintage Faire Mall 2nd Floor10th St Place -(11th St Side)State TheatreNino’s PlaceGallo Center for the Arts Midway Lounge

Belly DancingCuentos en EspanolHoliday on the Farm

House DJ House Party

Irish MusicLatin Fest

Live Local MusicLive Local MusicLive Local Music

Old School dancingOn Stage-Jaques Berel Alive in Paris

Strong Entertainment ShowcaseTalk of the Town Presents

Modesto Certified Farmers MarketAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

Modesto Certified Farmers MarketSaturday Group Run

Davis Craft Faire&Holiday BoutiqueIn Focus Art Show

Members Holiday Art ShowSoroptimist Giving TreePhone Book Recycling

Blue Man Group Love Crime

BadwaterBlue Man Group

Karaoke NightRockhaven Live

Skewers Kabob HouseModesto LibraryDel Osso Family FarmsBacchus Food & SpiritsCopper RhinoP. Wexford’sClub RainYosemite LanesSpeakeasy LoungeT’s CocktailsCrocodile’sProspect TheatreShooters Pub- ClarionFat Cat Music HouseDowntown Modesto 16th St Carnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA 16th Street between H & I Mr. T’s Donuts - Tully Rd.Davis High SchoolChartreuse MuseMIstlin GalleryVintage Faire Mall 2nd Floor10th St Place -(11th St Side)Gallo Center for the Arts State TheatreNino’s PlaceGallo Center for the Arts MIdway LoungeNino’s Place

Classic Rock DancingHoliday on the Farm

On Stage-Jaques Berel Alive in ParisOpen Mic w/ Solo Bass Jake

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Sunday Group RunIn Focus Art Show

Soroptimist Giving TreePhone Book Recycling

Blue Man Group Banda Sunday Nights

Karaoke Night

Crocodile’sDel Osso Family FarmsProspect TheatreQueen Bean Coffee HouseCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Save Mart - Scenic & OakdaleChartreuse MuseVintage Faire Mall 2nd Floor10th St Place -(11th St Side)Gallo Center for the Arts Palladium NightclubMidway Lounge

Dinner and Movie - Julie and JuliaHoliday on the Farm

Karaoke NightMNF PartyMNF PartyStory Hour

Teen Game DayWiggleworms Story Hour

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition In Focus Art Show

Soroptimist Giving TreePhone Book RecyclingMondayNight Football

MonNight Football

Salida LibraryDel Osso Family FarmsBoardroomShooters Pub- ClarionP. Wexford’sRiverbank LibraryOakdale LibraryModesto LibraryCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse MuseVintage Faire Mall 2nd Floor10th St Place -(11th St Side)Your favorite local watering holeMaterial Grill

Holiday on the FarmMartini&TallCan Tuesdays

Miki SIN NightSalsa Lessons

Story HourStory HourStory HourStory HourStory HourStory Hour

Salida LibraryDel Osso Family FarmsBoardroomShooters Pub- ClarionP. Wexford’sRiverbank LibraryOakdale LibraryModesto LibraryCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse Muse

sunday, Nov 20 Continued

Monday, Nov 21

Tuesday, Nov 22

wednesday, Nov 23

Thursday, Nov 24

Friday, Nov 25

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sunday, Nov 27

Monday, Nov 28

Tuesday, Nov 29

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T’s Night OutTim Allen Live

Tim Quinn Travelling CircusTues Pint/Trivia

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition In Focus Art Show

Members Holiday Art ShowSoroptimist Giving TreePhone Book Recycling

Tuesday Track WorkoutColor and Design Classes

Bluegrass JamDuo Revirado

Karaoke Night

T’s CocktailsBoardroomSpeakeasy LoungeP. Wexford’sCarnegie Arts Center - Turlock, CA Chartreuse MuseMistlin GalleryVintage Faire Mall 2nd Floor10th St Place -(11th St Side)MJC TrackMistlin GalleryQueen BeanGallo Center for the Arts Midway Lounge

80s NightCreole Jazz Kings

Dave Dow Open JamHoliday on the Farm

Industry NightJohnny & Kelly

Neil BeuttnerStory HourStory HourStory Hour

Wine Tasting

BoardroomShooters Pub- ClarionBarkin’ Dog GrillDel Osso Family FarmsObrian’sSpeakeasy LoungeP. Wexford’sEmpire LibraryNewman LibrarySalida LibraryBacchus Food & Spirits

Tuesday, Nov 29 Continued

sunday, Nov 30

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What’s in the ReaR VieW fRom octobeR?FirsT sTripModestoView readers Jennifer and Morgan Wilson do their Classic Graffiti thing.Fat Cat Music house gets all haunted for HalloweenThe Vintage DJ Club with MAMA Winner Bob Deleon (b-left) gets together monthly at Coaches Corner   Bella from Fresno styles it at the BellaDonna Beauties Everyone Gets Lei’d Rockabilly Festival at the ClarionRecovering cancer patient Josh Carlson and his son Luck read Modesto at Moband this summer.The Mo-Hi girls water polo teams readies for play

second sTripNew art gallery opens at 13th and J St.The night is electric at 11th and J at nightPsycho-Billy mohawks have never been cooler!Rachel Renae plays FuzioBeautiful evening skies over ModestoSunflower Market opens in McHenry Village

Third sTripLatte foam art moves to a new level at Serrano’s (thanks Doug)The Pendletons burn it up at the Lei’d Rockabilly FestivalDelete current pic – replace with Matthew Olyphant shows his Modesto Arch artwork during ArtWalk. Delete current pic – replace with Roy Dean plays his song “Graffiti Night” for Fox 40 surrounded by clas-sic American cars at A&WThe FunStrummers Ukulele band plays “Old time Rock n Roll” at Mistlin Gallery 

FourTh sTripFitness guru Jessica hangs with LeAnne Rimes at the Gallo Center.Psychobilly shredding at is finest.Nothing like a good Classic American Pin-Up contest in a Classic American CityModestoView All-Ages Editor Abbey Murphy launches a polo shot for Mo-Hi while under Davis attackCarmen King (l) and Jennifer Mullen pose by the Classic Cars on the Modesto Historic Cruise Route Monsters greet you at Serrano’s.

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