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Get a new view! At ModestoView we have

been saying that since �997. It is good to

notice the small things. It is the frills around

the edge, the hidden track on a CD, the extra

fork at a restaurant and the corbel of a vintage

building in Modesto? What was that? The archi-

tecture of Modesto? Yes. If you have taken the

time to walk around and just look at our buildings

and our houses you will get a whole new view of

Modesto. Going to dinner downtown? Park on

�3th and walk and look at some of the shops, the

retro tower at �4th and J, the scrolls on the First

Methodist Church of Modesto and the books cast

into the McHenry Museum as it used to be a library

and you will be amazed at what you will find. Every-

where you look there is something to see. When you

look around, you notice the amazing designs in the

College area, the variety of the trees, the sound of

music coming from a Café, the smell of bread outside

your favorite restaurant, the flowers on the tables, the

cool gifts in a boutique, the conversation of two people

on a patio, the sconces on the walls and the colors and

paintings in the art galleries and the bright neon of the

State and the new modern tower of the Brenden and of

course, the arches… the amazing smorgasbord of arch-

es in our city, and it goes on and on. Modesto, USA is

truly a Classic American City, with the echoes of the cruis-

ers of our history on the Historic Cruise route to the soar-

ing arches of the Gallo Center with the buzz of day to day

Modesto where we work, share, play and evolve along with

our city. We are all part of our architecture and we are all

designing our future, so let’s notice the small details

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Sept 18 – Malo – w the Manzo Band

Sept 17 – Bill Cosby – Gallo Center

Sep. 10 House of Floyd - Westside Theatre

Sept 15-18 – Modesto Architecture Festival – Downtown Modesto

Sept 17 – Shawn Colvin- State Theatre

Sept 10 - Picnic at the Pops – Boogie Nights – Gallo Winery

Sept 16 –Antsy McClain & Trailer Park Trouba-dours – West Side Theatre

Oct 1- Flying Blind Re-union Festival– State Theatre

Sept 29 – LeeAnne Rhymes and Gloriana – Gallo Center

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Greetings,There is a certain rhythm this time of the year. The kids are in school, football happens on a regular ba-sis, the fundraiser season is start-ing and the evenings are beautiful and it is still light so you can do a lot after work. The ModestoView ToDo list gets bigger all of the time. If you are into getting the very most you can from living in Modesto, then you need to set your homepage to ModestoView.com where you can find the todo list for your busy Modesto life. ModestoView is for the people that really want to experi-ence Modesto, not just read about it. You are the doers, the runners, the riders, the creators and you make Modesto sing and dance. Thank you for all for the comments, reinforcements and the ideas for ModestoView. Everyday and month after month we want to make ModestoView better for you. If you are an event planner, you need to check our schedule before you plan to get the best turn out. If you have a business to advertise, then ModestoView is the place to reach the people in town that do things and make things happen and ModestoView readers are the leaders, and their friends ask them what to do. We welcome Vince Niles as our new designer this month and we hope you like the changes he is making to bring ModestoView to you. We hope you will check out our new MAMA radio and you can hear the soundtrack of Modesto all day and all night long? You can even check out our new News page to get the most recent News reports and important statistics. Greg and Kyle Cobb deserve HUUUGE props for helping the Downtown Restaurant Associa-tion launch their first ever Downtown Dining Week that was successful for all and introduced our amazing downtownrestaurants to new group of people. ModestoView is there involved in creating the events that make Modesto better. Stay tuned each month for something new that we are doing to bring the greater Modesto area closer to you. I love new ideas and comments so keep ‘em coming Chris MurphyPublisher chrism@modestoview.com

Ernest Bucio 1957-2011Ernie Bucio will be with us forever. He has inspired our community, taught so many to love music and life and gave the amazing gift of sharing his talent and energy. His inspiration will always be felt and his students, friends and family will carry on his vision for generations to come. Our community was so very lucky to have Ernie in our lives and he will never be forgotten.There will be a celebration of Ernie’s Life, Sept.10, 3pm at MJC Auditorium.

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Downey 60th Birthday!

The Downey Alumni is putting on an Anniver-sary Celebration of the opening of Downey High School which opened in the Fall of 1951. Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 17 at the school. The hours are from 9:00 - 3:00. There will be tours of the school, classic car show, displays of memorabilia from over the years. Knight Sounds will be playing music and there will be a program withmaster of ceremonies Dr. Curtis Grant, featuring slide shows of different decades. Differ-ent choral groups will be reunited with a tribute to the founding Principal, Milford Olson and memories of Mamie. Don’t miss the catered lunch of tri-tip, salads, chili, rolls, butter for $12.00 per person. Dessert will be supplied by the alumni. The event is free and lunches will be pre-sold. For more info and to get involved, please contact Steve & Linda Pedego at 523-1420. You are also invited to the Friday Night Football Game at Chuck Hughes Stadium. Celebrate our local history and share some school spirit.

Flying Blind is Back!Have you seen my girl….she’s the one with the curly hair….OK, you know this song by heart. If you have never heard it, get ready for the first big reunion of Flying Blind. Flying Blind captured the heart of Modesto during 2000 and 2001 before inking a record deal with Universal/Republic and even getting their song Smokescreen (Have you seen my girl) on the American Pie 2 soundtrack. Flying Blind attached huge crowds for their shows. Some at the small places like Charlie’s on Granger to the open air 10th St Plaza and filling the Modesto Center Plaza and drawing thousands to their X fest stage. The amazing part was that they were loved by all ages. The small kids loved their songs and on-stage fun and adults and parents loved the music and the sense of humor. Flying Blind had something for everyone and now they are back. After an LA relocation and a hiatus, the original team of Matt Brown, Scott Beck. KeithCole, Andrew Franca and Jeff Greene are back as well as Steve Christain rounding up the full Flying Blind line up. Coaxed out of retirement for the Hughson 100 Year Anniversary, it was if Flying Blind never missed a day playing. At the last minute, when a family emergency took Panic at the Disco out of the X-Fest line up, Chris Ricci contacted Flying Blind. Who else in town could command a huge stage and light up X-fest at such short notice. And they did. The old songs sound great and there is new music on the way. Now, the next wave will get to know Flying Blind as they take to the streets for a huge all-ages reunion show on J Street in front of the State Theatre. So get the entire family and all of your friends welcome Flying Blind back, October 1 at the State.

Time to laugh!It is always a good time to yuk it up. You can check out some of our local comedians

at the St Clair Theatre at 4�7 7th St on Saturday nights. The St. Clair is also doing

reggae nights and other fun shows . Check out the ModestoView.com calendar for

regular updates. Go ahead, cross the tracks and check out a fun time.

-Sept 3: Sandy Stec, Llyal Behrens, Dave DeLuca-Sept. 10th, Thuggdork (Reggie Galindo), Chris Teicheira, Eli Peterson-Sept. 17th, Caitlin Gill, James Fluty-Sept. 24th, Tom Devenport, Myles WeberDoors open at 7 and show begins at 8 for all shows. For comedy info: 968-9690.

ARE YOU A LEGEND?Did you cruise between 1954 and 1964? Do you have great cruising stories to tell? Did George Lucas create a character about you? The Modesto Historic Cruise route wants you! You are the reason that American Graffiti was filmed and your stories are the story behind the film story.

Call 209-534-1704 or email chrism@modestoview.com to connect. We want you for the next “legends of the cruise” meeting coming soon.

Alley Cat RacingHave you ever wanted to race your one or fixed speed bike? There is a cool race series that will be wrapping up at the home base of single speed riding, Serrano Social Club on September �4. Modesto has the perfect elevation for one speeds. They are light, easy to park and store and are perfect for all of your errands, so go race your bike on the �4th. Times TBA. Get updated info at www.modestofixed.com

Non-ProfitFundraiserViewThe people of Modesto are amazing in how they volunteer and give back to our community. Here are some ways you can get involved too and make Modesto and the valuable programs even better. ModestoView wants to help all of the local non-profits reach the community and their goal. September 1 5:30pm CHS Edible Extravaganza Fundaiser - Modesto Center Plaza September 9 11:30- 50th Annual Harvest Ag Scholarship Lunch – Graceada ParkSeptember 9 7 pm – Benefit Concert for Human Trafficking Awarness – Enochs HighSeptember 10 – 7 am Heart Association Heart Walk – MJC EastSeptember 12 – 10 am Salvation Army Golf Tournament – Spring CreekSeptember 24 – Mistlin Gallery Art in the Garden – Gallery Area GardensSeptember 29 - 6 pm Wine, Jazz & Movie for Stanislaus Literacy Center- State Theatre Event Planners – Please send your fundraiser and event dates to events@modestoview.com and we will make sure you are listed in our ModestoView calendar. We can help you spread the word and also make sure that you can check the amazing action packed ModestoView calendar to see if your dates are clear of conflicts too. Here are some highlights for August.

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Modesto has many avenues for our talented children to develop their perform-ing skills. Center Stage Kids, a dream child of singer/performer Dawn Peter-son, is an inviting and nurturing place for young performers ages five through seventeen. It is located at 1217 H Street in downtown Modesto. I recently met with Dawn and discovered Center Stage Kids is beginning its sixth year. Julienne’s School of Dance was home for their first two years before enroll-ment increased and warranted a new venue. An amazing thing happened after Dawn’s trip to Israel, the building that used to be Trophy Works and Chartreuse Muse became available. It was a “meant to be”. Dawn and her husband, Bill, immediately began cleaning, painting and creating a color-ful, engaging studio. She takes care of everything involved with the business including cleaning, billing, teaching and productions.

Center Stage Kids’ mission is to provide a program that nurtures and develops the self-confidence that young performers need in order to excel in musical theater. It creates a comfortable and fun atmosphere with positive reinforce-ment, in which the child can build and improve his/her vocal, dance and acting techniques. It offers challenging and educational experiences in which foster and enhance natural creativity and self-assurance. Finally, it provides an opportunity for the children to apply these skills to all aspects of their life, such as giving oral presentations with assurance at school and in the commu-nity, increased confidence in social situations, the learning and refinement of self-discipline and the ability to work together as performance teams.

Center Stage Kids staff includes, Dawn, Amy Underwood, Heather Vargas, Char Ferreira, and guest staff including RichardMann, Lin Sexton and Kaye Osborn. Two semesters of classes are offered: August 15 through December and January through June. It is not too late to sign up for fall classes. This year there will be special Break-Out sessions for ages 11 and up in Shake-speare, stage make-up, directing, Sign Language and a special workshop this spring with Disney RepChris McPherson. A holiday program will be offered December 10 at the studio. Beyond, an end-of-the-year show with sketches written by Lin Sexton, will be performed at the Gallo Center for the Arts on June 9.

If you would like more information, please call Dawn at 604-0411. Classes are on Mondays and Tuesdays. Classes are set-up by ages: 5 and 6 years, 7 and 8 years, 9 and 10 years, 11,12,13 years, and high school. Five and six years class tuition is $65 a month. All other classes are $75 a month. Don’t delay, give Center Stage Kids a call today!

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PAPAPAVIO’SGreek Goodness, Opa!!!

With the Greek Festival upon us here in Modesto Sept. 17th and 18th at The Greek Orthodox Church of Annunciation, I’m really craving some lamb!Papapavlo’s Bistro here in marvelous Modesto has a full Mediterranean and Greek filled menu that is sure to get your Greek on! Papapavlo’s has been under the ownership of brothers David and Valentine Alonso for the past 5 years. There are also 3 more brothers involved in thefamily busi-ness. Juan is the general manager, Sergio is the executive chef, and Jose works in the kitchen. The Alonso family is very large including 4 sisters, 24 nieces and nephews, Opa! The Alonso’s were born in Jalisco, Mexico and with the encouragement from their Dad to learn English and seek more opportunities he guided them to the United States inspiring their culinary passions. The entire family now resides in Modesto as they are very close. Of course my curiosity was peaked how they ended up purchasing a Mediterranean restaurant as their heritage derived from Mexico. It turns out it’s all about the love of the food! Now I can relate to that! Chef Sergio makes everything from scratch including the Moussaka, Patitsio, and the Spankopita a fabu-lous combinationplatter featured on the menu. Chef Sergio is married to

Leidy and they have 4 children age range 1 month to 9 years old, Opa! Chef Sergio enjoys family time walk-ing and shopping around downtown Modesto, working on cars, and eating seafood pasta. He also told me of a funny fishing excursion in the SF Bay. He thought he was about to catch a good size fish when he was surprised to see a 4ft. shark on the end of his hook! Opa! Yes, about 10-15 times a day you will hear “Opa!” exclaimed throughout the restaurant. Whether it’s because someone dropped or broke something, and especially when a patron is served the Saganaki aka the Flaming Cheese Show, Opa! You will hear it again as a customer takes a shot of Ouzo or 5 star Mextaxa, favorites ofpatrons who enjoy the black licorice flavored li-queurs. Papapavlo’s has a full bar that includes an extensive Captain’s wine list featuring wines throughout CA regions. Napa, Lodi, and Paso Robles are well represented in the selection list. As I dined on the culinary delights on

the combination platter and yes, a side of succulent, perfected Dana-li-cious grilled lamb chops, I eyed the dessert tray! OMG the tray has 10 unique choices, including Baklava, all being a possibility if I hadn’t already eaten so much, Opa! The dessert menu is more than reason-ably priced, too as it starts at $1.95,

Opa! Also check out their happy hour menu Mon. – Thurs. 3-7pm. Dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves), Hummos, or Calamari for only $5. Happy hour beers: $3, house wine $4, and well drinks $4. Papapavlo’s is a friends and family friendly place to dine. I was also told many that may parishioners from the Greek Orthodox Church often come in to dine on cultural tradi-tions, along with the priests and the lamb is their favorite, Opa! You can also have a party catered or there is a private party room right there on location. Opa! Its only definition is that itis an exclamation! I just lovesaying it! So when asked Beatles or Stones: Both Chef Sergio and Manager Juan looked at each other and answered the same, Beatles. I asked why? Chef Sergio chimed in 1st saying because it makes him feel good! Ok, it’s hard to argue with that!

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The MAMA’s Are Coming! This year, the MAMAs go retro lounge as we move our event to the Doubletree Grand Ballroom and Lobby. Over 10 live performances, 17 awards including 2 new categories thisyear, Rocka-billy and Rockshow Pro-moter. Since 2000, the MAMAs have been a showcase for the best local talent in all kinds of music from metal, to acoustic, jazz to blues and hip hop to House DJ. Amazing performances over the years have come from Good Luck Thrift Store, Flying Blind, UVR, Megan Slankard, DAM, Moonshine Bandits, Devante, Puffin Billies and so many more. More incredible performances and surprises are sure to happen this year. The 2011 MAMAs will honor and recognize the amazing Ernie Bucio with an Annual Ernie Bucio Music Scholarship to support music in our schools and community. Our entire community works together to make the MAMAs happen and thanks in advance to all the people that donate their time and facilities to make the MAMA Awards one of the best nights of the year. This MAMA show has been made possible by the Modesto Doubletree Hotel. The People Vote!Musicians, artists, promoters, and music fans check out www.modestoareamu-sic.com on September 10th to see the 2011 MAMA nominees and start voting and see who will take home the special MAMA Award on October 13.

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favorite], but Hero’s offers a variety that other places don’t.” She lists the menu as being particularly dis-tinctive in that it offers the expected bar food but also offers a number of unique items and also many healthy options, the weekly line-up of hap-penings (listed below just for you), the events hosted by Hero’s, and the seasonally rotating beer selection. Jaco reassures, “We’re never with-out a good porter.” Jaco also states Hero’s is individual in that it’s out of the downtown circuit. She says, “People who are here want to be here. It isn’t the usual crowd.” Jaco also notes that the variety of events Hero’s hosts brings in a variety of people. Naturally sports events are a huge draw; Hero’s also hosts weigh-ins for amateur fights. Sports aside, He-ro’s also holds live music and comedy nights. I’ll admit…I drank quite a bit of St. Stan’s fantastic beer that day while talking to Melissa. I asked her how she might sum up Hero’s in one sentence. She stated: “Go big or go home,” a motto, I believe, perfectly befitting.

first time I had been to Hero’s. You better believe I was back the next day for more IPA.The ceiling-high extensive memo-rabilia collection, belonging to Hero’s owner Dan Carranza, is as versatile as the establishment itself. Notable items include a Lance Arm-strong jersey, Shaq’s unbelievably enormous shoe, a number of Mu-

hammad Ali items including a copy of his vinyl hit “I Am The Great-est”, 73 significant ticket stubs from Barry Bonds’ 2001 season…. honest-ly, there’s so much you’ll have to go see yourself. I’ve even heard rumors of Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Mon-roe’s marriage certificate being

housed there. The collection is so staggering it makes me wonder if Hero’s is just so large as to fit ev-erything in! As if this amazing array of collect-ables wasn’t enough, Hero’s is also home to the lovely Ms. Melissa Jaco, who is as hospitable as she is hot. Jaco, mother of two boys, has been working for the family owned establishment for 1 1/2 years and is quick to sing praises about Hero’s. “There are a lot of great bars in Modesto [she lists Speakeasy as a

HERO’S Sports Lounge & Pizza Co.“GO BIG OR GO HOME!”by Kate Serpa

I don’t get very excited over sports bars. I’m not one to tune in for big games, I couldn’t tell you who is on whatever team… I’m more of an indoor martini sort of person rather than a baseball game and beer one. 99% of sports bars I’ve ventured into have been a bit dis-appointing, to be nice, and can only be described as dark, narrow as hell, and un-remarkable. But I tell you what, Modes toView readers, Hero’s Sports Lounge and Pizza Co. has a firm grasp on that remain-ing 1% and it blows the rest out of the water. Hero’s 14,000 square feet fea-tures pool tables, outdoor patio seating (equipped with televisions, of course), elec-tronic poker, a sizable bar-side stage with a huge projection screen, ban-quet hall on the upper level, a VIP lounge featuring a 15 ft. screen, and seven, I counted twice to be sure, flat screen TVs around the main bar, and just so happens to be a doorway away from fresh, fan-tastic beer from St. Stan’s Brew-ing Company. Part bar/restaurant, part sports memorabilia museum, Hero’s is damn impressive to say the least. This interview was the

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What’s New with Jazz and Blues? by Eric Benson

Well it’s not always all good now is it. One of our mainstays in the Jazz world, bandleader, musician and music educator Ernie Bucio has suffered a massive stroke on Monday August 15th and recently passed away. Jazz man Ernie Bucio had recently become part owner in Gottschalk’s Music Center and has been active on the music scene for decades.

And secondly, the Blue Monday Jam that I, Steve Ciraolo and many others have shed blood, sweat and tears over for over 7 years in the downtown is no longer happening at its more recent venue, Jax on H Restaurant. Over the years we have supported many of the local bands doing their thing and keeping themusic flowing and using as a showcase to promote shows in town. We would like to thank the Johnny Valdez & Straight Ahead Band, DARC Band, Big Earl & the Cryin’ Shame, MCW Band, Ultra Lounge, Valley Rhythm Section with Earl Evans, Gloria Scott Band, Anthem, Joe Barretta Band, Rhythm Deluxe, Third Party (Beatles Tribute). We have had special guests Chris Cain, Dave Mathew’s, Mic gilette, John Stowell, George Railey to name a few. Thanks to all the musicians and artists that came down to play, listen, dance and network to make Motown a more happening place, thanks all! After approximately 364 shows over this period I am going to take a little hiatus to chill out a bit before finding a new home for what has been a gas.

Continuing on John Griswold’s Global Music Series brings in Sahnas that celebrates the music of America, Spain, and Greece. The events continue and take place at a private intimate house in Modesto with the best in catered food. Beverages are BYOB. John’s also bringing in Jazz guitarist Steve Oliver to the Whitmore Mansion on September 23rd. The Mansion is a nice outside venue with good sound and plenty of room to stroll around while enjoying the music. So giveJohn a holler for more info at: (209) 491-7185, or http://www.eArtsnews.com

Vito’s Italian Ristorante at 918 13th Street continues on Saturday nights with Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, and Latin music with a showcase for vocalists from 8:30 to 11:30 with great food and full bar. There will also be an invitational latenight jam for musicians getting off the gig. One of my favorite Jazz and Rhythm & Blues singer Gloria Scott is featured two Saturdays a month, if you have not heard of Gloria Scott, she is one of our best singers in the valley that used to sing with Sly & The Family Stone, and was produced by Barry White back in the day. Call (209) 576-1851 for more info and happy hour specials available.

The State Theatre continues to bring in some quality shows featuring Shawn Colvin, singer songwriter on Saturday September 17th, and the Latin rock flavor of Malo on Friday Sep-tember 23rd. If dining before the show Vito’s Ristorante offers a discount for those attending the State shows. Call the State (209) 527-4697 for the lowdown. And while you’re in the Motown downtown check out the music in the Plaza at 1010 10th Street, (in front of the Brenden Theatre), on Friday evenings from 7-9 p.m. The lineup: 9/2 Neil Buettner, 9/9 House of Orange, 9/16 Joe Barretta Trio, 9/23 Not anAirplane, and 9/30 Aaron Durr. The West Side Theatre in Newman continues with it’s eclectic booking in a restored theatre environment. The return of House of Floyd, (Pink Floyd tribute) rocks on Saturday Septem-ber 10th. Then the Trailer Park Troubadours returns September 16th, and the Sun Kings, Beatles Tribute, play September 17th. Check out: www.westsidetheatre.org, or call (209) 862-4490 for the lowdown on the hoedown. Sips Bistro and Wine shop also features Jazz and popular music in a casual setting Sunday afternoons from 6:00 to 9:00 with food and wine tasting. Regulars on the music menu are: Jazzoni, Michele Richardson, and Dave Bagget. Come by for a sip or just a little nip. Call Diana for more details at (209) 527-7477. The Boardroom located on the corner at J Street and 16th Street continues with an ambi-tious schedule of live music 5 nights a week. They are trying to feature Blues on Tuesday nights from 9:00 on with local acts. Our own Johnny & Kelly holdin’ down Friday nights there. There is a dress code weekends so call (209) 409-8665 for details. And on the fundraiser front, on September 24th the Mistlin Gallery will host their first “Art in the Gardens” exhibition combining art and some of the most interesting gardens in town. On the bill to serenade the crowd from 2-4 p.m. will be the Gloria Scott Band. Tickets are $20 dollars available at the Mistlin Gallery, or call (209) 529-3369. 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 <mailto:mbenson@fire2wire.com> , or give me a holler at (209) 918-7033. All the best, Eric Benson, peace out.

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I really feel like something suspicious is happening with time. It makes no sense that we are looking at Christmas coming around the bend like a freight train. Luck-ily, we can enjoy another awesome month of fun in Modesto. Each event seems to act like a bit of a speed bump of sorts to slow us down for a while. That is always a good thing.The first event that I want to mention this month is the annual Harvest Luncheon that is scheduled for September 9th at Graceada Park. This is an event that at-tracts 800 people per year and showcases the farming industry that keeps so much of our economy alive.

Ronald Reagan spoke at this event while serving as Governor. This is where you will meet all the folks that make the laws and shape our state. Call the Modesto Chamber of Commerce for more details and to reserve a seat at 209-577-5757.

Foodies are going to be able enjoy several chances to get a mouthful of delicious fun this month also. If you miss the Harvest Luncheon, take the time to eat their re-sults at a number of fun gatherings.

Unbutton your pants real quick to get some practice. Take a deep breath. Check out this insane menu of food celebrations:Edible Extravaganza - Modesto Centre Plaza - Sept. 1

Assyrian Food Festival - Assyrian Cultural Center - Sept. 10

Taste of McHenry Village - McHenry Vil-lage - Sept. 15

Flavors of Stanislaus County - Martin Peterson Event center - Sept. 16

Greek Food Festival - Greek Orthodox Church - Sept. 17

Get all the details on these events includ-ing prices and times at visitmodesto.comSeptember is also the month that Modesto Pride holds their annual gathering at Graceada Park. Count on a fun day for everyone involved. This event touches me in a way. Ilove the colors, the sense of freedom and the courage that is always proudly on display. Take a camera and an open mind and see life in a rainbow of vivid colors. Good times! See modesto-pride.org for details.

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On a personal note, I’d like to thank every-one that came out to see me at The Fat Cat on the night before X-Fest. We packed the house with a fun crowd and a host of odd-ball comedians that succeeded in generat-ing a few hearty laughs. Our headlining act even showed up! I had a crazy day that day with some unexpected medical drama but I still went on and had a blast. Two of my heroes will be in Modesto this month. I bet that they would have gone on stage in the midst of the drama also. Check out www.galloarts.org for information about their new season that opens with Bill Cosby on Sept. 17. The following night Dennis Miller will take over the Gallo stage.

Don’t forget to support your local artists as we try to make our dreams come to life. Head downtown for the Third Thursday Artwalk on Sept. 15 and make sure to also check out the awesome St. Clair Theater every Saturday night to see some of-Modesto’s hottest comics do what they do.

The St. Clair is tucked away at 417 Seventh St. and offers a long list of events in addi-tion to comedy. Hit them up for Blues, Jazz, R&B, Soul, poetry, Reggae and Theatrical performances as well. Follow them on Facebook at tinyurl.com/stclairrocks Enjoy the month. By the end of it you will be sitting on your couch staring at art that you bought while you shop online for weight loss shakes and some sort of cream to reduce your laugh lines.

There are promoters in Modesto working non-stop to keep us entertained. Support theirefforts please. Keep Modesto alive!

Thank you for reading! Visit me on Face-book at facebook.com/newparts. I am @modestofamous on Twitter.

Learn to Golf!The First Tee of Central Valley is a non-profit program dedicated to providing children an opportunity to develop, through golf and character education, life-enhancing values such as honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship. Where: Modesto Municipal Golf Course at 400 Tuolumne Blvd in ModestoWhen: Monday-Thursday 3:30-5:30/6:30 and Saturdays 10:00-11:30 or 12:00-2:00 (depends on class and level of participant. Ex. 7 year olds can come either Monday’s at 4:30-5:30 or Wednesdays at 3:30-4:30 plus Saturday from 10-11:30)Dates: Through October 29th Ages: 5-17Equipment: All equipment is providedCost: $40.00 per child. Financial assis-tance is available.No golfing experience necessary.Website: thefirstteecentralvalley.org Email: info@thefirstteecentralvalley.org Phone: 209-341-2966

Stop Human Trafficking Friday, September 9th, at Enochs High, help stop human trafficking with a benefit concert to raise money and awareness of this tragic treat-ment of humans. There will be aware-ness and food booths, live enter-tainment featuring Megan Slankard, Radio Friendly and Wicked Jesters, along with the Stop Traffic team that will show us how to prevent becom-ing a victim and how to help others. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 fo-radults and are on sale now at KZone Baseball Academy and Old Planta-tion Coffee & Cafe. All proceeds are going to HEAT watch-an organization thatfights trafficking locally. Let’s make a difference together. Friday, September 9, beginning at 6 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. at Enochs High school on Sylvan Avenue in Modesto. Let’s get together to raise awareness!

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10 DAYS OF SEPTEMBERby Abbey Murphy

It is easy to get wrapped up in all of our schoolwork, water polo games, friends and things do to in town. But this month is a very important month to remember why we should be thinking about peace in the world. We are not faced with a lot of real issues here in Modesto and we are basically safe. We are lucky and we need to spread our peace around the world. The Peace Life center has a interesting way to spread the word. This year is the �0th anniversary of 9-��. The Modesto Peace/Life Center and other community organizations have initiated the “�0 Days of Peace” to promote peaceful ways to relate to each other and to foster actions for world peace, leading up to the Interna-tional Day of Peace on September ��.

There are public events for anyone to attend and there is a designated theme for each of the days that involves ac-tions we all can take to promote peace, equality, openness and acceptance of all. I encourage you to attend the public events and become engaged in the suggested daily actions.

“TEN DAYS OF PEACE” CALENDARSun. 9/11: Public Event: Interfaith 9-11 Remembrance Service 6:30 PM, Sunday, September 11, 2011 Mancini Bowl, Graceada Park, ModestoMon. 9/12: “Get your Peace ON” Day: Wear peace-related clothing and be prepared to discuss why.Tues. 9/13: Introspection and Poetry Day: “A Gathering of Voices” poets read peace poetry. Barkin’ Dog, 940 11th St., 6 p.m. Meditating, pray, do yoga, walk for peace, read a Peace book.Wed.9/14: Civic Engagement Lecture Series: “Muslims and their Faith: Beyond the Misconcep-tions.” Speaker: Ameena Jandali 7 PM, MJC East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto Forum Building Room 110.Thurs. 9/15: Communication Day: Write a letter, send an email, talk to someone, “bury the hatchet,” create your own way for communicating Peace. Fri. 9/16: Fast for Peace Day. Donate your “lunch money” to charity.Sat. 9/17: Community Activities For Peace Day: •Teaming Up for the Tuolumne:A river and park clean-up. 9 AM- 12 PM, Legion ParkCoordinator: Tuolumne River Trust•Pride Day @ Graceada Park, Modesto8:00 AM- 5 PMSun. 9/18: Family Gathering/Make a Plan Day: Spend time with family, commit, to doing some-thing for Peace this year.Mon. 9/19: Random Acts of Kindness Day: “Pay it forward” ALL DAY LONG!Tues. 9/20: Green Peace Day: Help the environment today. Ride your bike, recycle, take a walk, eat lower on the food chain, wear organic.Wed. 9/21: The International Day of Peace Peace-nic (picnic) and Song Circle 5:30 PM-8:00 PM, Graceada Park

Queen Bean ScheduleThe Queen Bean has a cool patio and it is a good place to sit and do home-work too. They make a ton of good coffee and tea drinks. We need to support our local places, especially those that support local music. September 2, 8 pm The Pollinators And More TBASeptember 9, 8 pm Tony and The Tuff TimesSeptember 10, 8 pm Brandon Sutton More TBASeptember 16, 8 pm Roy Dean & More TBASeptember 23, 7:30 pm Rubber LizardSeptember 24, 8 pm, TreeShell and more TBAOpen Mic Every Sunday 6PM With Solo Bass Jake

Described as the new Hip Hop craze to birth from California- Yankin! it began in the neighborhoods of Modesto, Ca. Driven by a life style only few can share from expe-rience with radio spins around thecountry and national attention, the question we ask; Is this a new movement or just another flyball! To find out, we get out of the office and into the battle field to speak to one of the creators and take you behind the music and introduce you to Definne. FiestaBoyz: How did Yankin come in to play?Deffinne: Me Guda and my media team Duv C production were on our way to a big red carpet event in LA an I always play new tracks and write on road trips and I had this beat by muse an need a new word for the hook an came up with Yanking and it took off from there. FB: When did you all meet?D: We met through my 20 yr dude E, cuz he new what I was doing an he knew Wat Guda was doing and wanted to put it together and did. FB: Who are your biggest inspira-tions in music?D: Jada Kiss, Dimeno, Snoop Dog, Dru Hill, JT the Bigga Figga, N.E.N B Husle FB: How many years have put in this game & tell us some of your accom-plishments? D: I have been in the games 8 years and I’ve hosted red carpet events in LA opening up for big name stars and recorded with a few platinum record-ing artists. I’ve headlined one tour and been on 4 other tours. Directed my own music videos, been in a few movies and about to shoot my own two films. I’ve been on Fox, USA MTV2 and WB TV shows. FB: Where have you taking this Yankin craze ?D: Miami wit my boy skinny E and Chicago with my boy Bema, New Orleans with Lil Kiv, Texas with Mark Lane, Rele songs out in Or-

egon with MC Bride in Arkansas and we’ve been to a lot more places but I don’t remember them right now. FB: Tell us about your newest single?D: This single “Yankin” is the big-gest single we put out so far thanks to my MC Bride an Vox Media doing their part on pushing it. It’s a hot dance song that just took off and gives people a get up and dance vibe. The whole YPC group put it together FB: Do you have any advise for up and coming artists? D: Most of the game is not about what you know but who you know, so try to go to places where big names kick it and perform there. FB: What keeps you Boyz motivated and gunnin’ in this saturated rap game? D: Nothing really keeps me going. This is who I am. Music is life and my life is music FB: Where can the Readers Check out your music? D: Www.definnemusic.wordpress.com Reverbnation.com/Definne. ITunes and other major digital music distribu-tors. We continue this article with an added extra during my time spent with Definne as I met up with Him in person on a busy Sat night @ Chevron on Hatch. Icame across his project and had a chance to review his new album before it hits the press in Sept. I jumped in my ride on my way to a house party in Ceres Ca with my boy Beto. We hit the street slappin’ the Cd. The S**t was hot!! -TL Album review: Headonistic4 out of 5 starsDefinne has defined his ability to switch his diversity. This album combines street rhymes along with club bangers. Who’s that on the hook? This album truly took me out side the boxes. Recap: I would like all our reader to take this opportunity and go on the ModestoView.com and post your views on our articles, Our ear’s are open and we can hear you. Fiesta Boyz!!WAVE MUSICWWW.FIESTABOYZLIVE.COM

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by Shasta BossNot Your Wallets!LET THE LEAVES FALL...

The leaves are starting to fall into a variety of colors and as the sea-sons change so should our fashions. School has started for all the young people but that doesn’t mean our money has to fall from our pockets to cover work attire or back to school shopping. Stretching the money in your pocket as far as it can go is a challenge worth master-ing. You have to keep your eyes peeled for the best deals in the store

and usually be prepared to search through racks of clothing and stacks of shelves. Shopping on a budget has never been easier and more affordable, if you know the hot spots around town.Children grow out of clothes so fast that some items are never even worn and some are just too cute to throw away. Little Ones, a locally owned children’s consignment style boutique, knows this first hand, and they offer a way to bring in your child’s gently used necessities, clothing, toys, books, and more into the store for cash or store credit. Little Ones children’s boutique strives on being able to help out families stretch their dollars with extremely affordable prices and also help the environ-ment by recycling, reusing, and reselling these gently used items for others to love. Christina, the Manager, is so friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about all of the products they sell. One of the best selling items in the store are the strollers, though they do carry a large number of other necessity items. A costume rack is up now too so you can be prepared for Halloween early. Don’t forget that little boys love cars so be sure to check out the new Hot Wheels table and for $0.75 each you can

buy a bunch. (Great for little re-wards). The right side wall is filled with all new extremely popular items including adorable and dif-ferent color tutus, hats, hair clips, headbands, and more. The tutus

and headbands are great because they can fit baby girls up to about age 12 and that makes it easy for cute twin matching possi-bilities. So, if your shopping for your own children, soon to be baby, or for gifts you definitely want to

check this boutique out, specifi-cally designed for the Little Ones. They do have requirements for buying items so please call first or check online at www.littleonesmo-desto.net for those requirements. Little Ones, 3250 Dale Road, Suite GLadies, get ready to step into a whole store full of designer in-spired purses with super affordable prices (most start at $25.00). This Purse Heaven has a store wide selection of different size bags and clutches containing ruffles, rhine-stones, prints, purples, golds, and more. They also carry some lug-gage and wallets. My favorite finds here are the $1.00 dress up rings and $1.00 rhinestone hair clips. The zebra print products are super popular with the high school ladies and they carry a variety of zebra

print luggage and purses which are also great and affordable finds. Purse Heaven, 409 Burney Street off G St.

Check out a huge selection of brand name and popular items carrying men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, hats, and more with great prices. Plato’s Closet has racks after racks of trendy items from high fashion to casual wear. Mostly targeting young folks their racks are organized by jeans, skirts, tops, button ups, and jackets. Men’s wear is in the back. Allow some time to search throughout the store though, be-cause their racks are cramped with a huge inventory. Plato’s Closet, 3250 Dale Road Quick tip... Before wearingany type of used and even new items, make sure to wash them and for gently used shoes just spray a light mist of lysol in them to get rid of any lingering germs.

Quick Makeup Tip... Accentuate your best feature which saves saves time and products yet makes you look good without a lot of effort or money.

I wanted to apologize to Spellbound Jewelry for the printing mix up in my last months August article. To see my August article highlighting the beauti-ful, affordable, and hand crafted Spell-bound Jewelry and the interview with the talented designer Kim Klingborg, please go online to modestoview.com/style titled Lights, Camera, Fashion.

Youth Leaders Rock!

3rd Annual Social Justice Youth Leadership Confer-ence. The conference is scheduled for Saturday, Sep-tember 24th at the Modesto Church of the Brethren. The focus of this year’s confer-ence is one of the Modesto Peace/ Life Center’s core principals; Civil Rights. Our keynote speaker is retired Judge Frank Damrell who will expound on this subject. We will also have a workshop run by PFLAG’s Tricia Spenk-er and Bill Dotinga on the hot button topic of bullying

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by Jim Christiansen

September is crowded with art events fromour various visual art organizations.

“Art in the Garden” fundraiser for the Central California Art Association, is September 24, 10 am to 5 pm. A nine stop tour featuring seven unique private residence garden environments in the Graceada Park and LaLoma neighborhoods, and the Queen Bean and Mistlin Gallery as public venues. Each stop is different, with over thirty local artists in locales as diverse as artist’s home studio space, musician’s garden space in progress, historical or architecturally significant home, public coffee house environment, and garden enthusiast residences. A wine and cheese pairing will be served at stop six, the Mistlin Gallery, which is simultaneously hosting its annual Photography Show. Music from 2 to 4 pm, pro-vided at stop nine, by the Gloria Scott Band. To get a map of the locations, to see who is showing in what garden and décor, buy your $20 ticket/map today. Proceeds benefit the 501 c 3 nonprofit CCAA/Mistlin Gallery. I am showing with other artists at stop number three. It is a self-guided tour, and the Graceada Park loop can be walked, and the whole route bicycle friendly, but art will be for sale at each location. Car Pools a good idea. The Mistlin Gallery Photography Show runs Sept 13 to Oct. 13. Central California Art Association will host the Mistlin Gallery Photography show exhibiting regional photo clubs. Modesto Camera Club, Sonora Photo Club, Photo Journey and CCAA members will exhibit a range of work from fine art photographic prints to computer images. The reception is Third Thurs-day Art Walk, Sept. 15 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Refreshments and music are provided and free to the public. Mistlin Gallery is at 1015 J Street, Modesto, 529-3369. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday 11:30 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Other showings at the gallery showing in September: the extended CCAA Fall Members Show, and extended Valley Sun Catchers Show and Summer Children’s Art Class display through September 10. Some of my own paintings are displayed in the Fall Members Show, and I will more out on display and for sale at the John Griswold Global Music concert series, with Sahnas, Sunday, September 11. Tickets for that event, can be purchased at art walk venue Intrinsic Elements on J Street. Modesto Art Museum International Architecture festival runs September 13th through 18th and celebrates architecture, design, and our com-munity with six days of fun and exciting events happening in downtown Modesto. Details about these events along with information onarchi-tecture tours and exhibits can be found on our website at: www.modestoarchfest.com. (see the Interview with Bob Barzan on page 20 for more info and schedule.)

Following its Architectural Festival, Modesto Art Mu-seum presents its first Annual World Mini Print Expo. Show is planned as an annual celebration of the art of the print in all its forms, including relief, intaglio, planographic and stencil. Show runs September 20th to October 2nd at the McHenry Museum. September is the month the Downtown Modesto Art Walk does its semi annual revision of the official Art Walk Map. For the next six months, the official line up is 8 venues, including Anderson Frame Shop andGallery, Chartreuse Muse, Crow Trading, Barkin Dog Grill, Intrinsic Elements, Mistlin Gallery, Gallery 909 and the Serrano Social Club. For updates on the art walk, see http://modestoartwalk.com Up at McHenry Village, Artel is planning another mini paint-ing show, details at the shop. Display will be in the front window.

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Turlock comes back into the Stanislaus County Art Scene in a big way with the Grand Re-Opening of the Carnegie Arts Center, September 10. The land-mark on Broadway in Turlock, rebuilt with substantial additions. Its premiere show will feature the photographic works of legendary photographer An-sel Adams September 10 to January 8. This is a great opportunity to see one of the icons of American Pho-tography locally in “Ansel Adams’ California.”

And the icon of Surrealism, Salvador Dali, on display with 100 water-color prints, in “Dali Illustrates the Divine Comedy” showing at the Haggin Museum in Stockton, through September 23. Show was originally commissioned by the Italian Government in 1957, to illustrate Dante Alighieri’s “Divine Comedy, 33 canto poem, often consid-ered the greatest of Medieval European literary works, with its epic symbolic journey through Hell, Purgatory and Heaven.

Coming up in early October, with a Call for Artists, is the Women of Western Art show October 7 through 9th in Oakdale at the Rodeo Grounds. Lots of activities involved in this annual Oakdale art event, with a live auction, BBQ, children’s art show and artists demos. For more information email western-womenofart@gmail.com

September 10, there will be a display for the Remember 9.11 Prepare Poster contest. The fund for this by the Stanislaus Community Foundation. For rules, and more information, contact Carman King, 521-8317.

New Venue!Stop Motion Poetry has converted a warehouse to a studio/practice space and now putting on the occasional show. Just confirmed the first show for 9/18 withAl-pha Rev (toured with Owl City and Third Eye Blind and are signed to Hollywood Records). They will be headlining along with our own super talented Clark Beggs and the group.Here are the details:Alpha Rev (Austin, TX)Sept. 19th at The Warehouse5660 Pirrone Ave Salida, CA - $10Doors at 7:00 music at 7:30w/ Stop Motion Poetry

Gathering of the PanthersCome on out and support your school at the First Annual Gath-ering of the Panthers, Pastpre-sent and future. There will be fun, a wine auction, silent auc-tion and music from the legend-ary Homegrown and the always fun Third Party for dancing. $3� per person and call �76-44�0 for tix and help support our educa-tional programs and have fun do-ing it. St Joseph’s Hall, Oakdale Rd. Sept. �4, 6 – �0:30 pm.

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There is more to Modesto than meets the eye. Every city in the world is more fascinating the closer you look. When you walk around, do your eyes look for small details, the railings, the borders, the corners, the trim, the shape, the landscape design? If you don’t it is time to start. Take your camera some day and just go on a Modesto tour and look a interesting buildings and some of the impressive and famous architecture here in town. It is fun and you can make a lot of pit stops doing it and make it an expedition. This month, we take this expedition to a whole new level with the Modesto Architecture Festival happening Sept 13-18. We intro-duce you to Bob Barzan, one of the founders of the festival, one of only 6 Architecture festivals in the world. Very cool.

Bob was born in Canada, moved to San Francisco as a child with his family. He moved to Modesto in 1963, graduated from Grace Davis High, MJC, and Cal State Stanislaus. Bob retired from the state Uni-versity system in 2003 serving primarily as a career counselor at SFSU, moving back to Modesto in late 2000. Bob founded the Modesto Art Museum with a wonderful group of local citizens and served for three years on the Modesto Public Art Committee.

BOB BARZAN Keeping an eye out for the small and amazing details in Modesto

What was the biggest loss in the renovations in the 60s and 70s?For the most part, wherever you see a parking lot down-town, there was probably a wonderful building that did not need to be torn down. The loss of the hotel Hughson and Cov-ell, as well as the Strand and Burge’s are regrettable. What is the biggest architec-tural secret in Modesto?That Modesto has a long tradi-tion of being on the cutting edge of architecture, It was a model for other cities and a laboratory for the development of a distinctive California style of architecture. Many of the best known architects of west-

ern US even with world reputa-tions designed buildings and landscapes in Modesto. What do you find the most fascinating about architecture?It is the only art form that we can regularly go inside of, be totally surrounded by, and it is the one that is most often unap-preciated. Kind of like a fish in water not noticing the water. Is there a period or style that you find the most interesting?Contemporary, what is hap-pening now in architecture. Architects are pushing limits of sustainability, green design, artistic exteriors, concern for community building, and livable cities. What would surprise the average Modestan about our local architecture?There are lots of things about local architecture that would surprise Modestans, that many books, magazines and journal articles have been published about Modesto architecture,

By Chris Murphy

Architect Barrett Lipomi and Bob Barzan www.modestoarchfest.com

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that the Museum of Modern at Art in New York featured a home in Modesto on the cover of it im-portant exhibit on modern archi-tecture in 1944, that some of the most important architects and landscape architects of the mid 20th century designed projects in Modesto, many when they were at the peak of their careers, and that it was for-ward think-ing Mod-estans that hired these men and even some women. Many are also sur-prised to learn Modesto has one of about 6 architecture festivals in the world, with San Francisco, Chicago, New York, London, and Barcelona. We recently had a contact from San-tiago, Chile, from a group there that would like to start a festival. They would like to work with the Modesto festival. Last year we had speakers and presenters from France, Canada, Germany, and the states. It is truly an international event. Do you feel that we understand the role of historic preservation?Not at all, that is why we will ad-dress historic preservation at the architecture festival this year, at the Wednesday evening Architec-ture Cafe What first attracted you to art and architecture? My parents. My dad from Italy and my mom from Canada of Italian descent, instilled in us an appre-ciation for the arts from when we

were small. It was assumed that this was valuable and important to a full life. What are your most artistic skills?Appreciating the art of others. What is your favorite spot in Modesto?

Any one of the sev-eral cafes in downtown Modesto. They are great places to hang out and run into people. Cafes have been part of urban life

since the 1700s. I host the archi-tecture cafe at Picasso, hang out after garage saling at Deva or Queen Bean, or meet with friends at Serrano. My favorite building in the old World Saving building at 10th and I. it is a great mid century building. The light fixture is worth

getting off the freeway to see. Why did you cre-ate the Modesto Art Mu-seum? Because Modesto was the

largest city in the country without a nonprofit art museum, no success-ful city has gotten to the place it is without art and an art museum. I think there is a correlation be-tween the amount of art in a city and its overall livability and suc-cess as a good home for people. The Modesto Art Museum is not like other museums though. We want to infuse the community with art, address community problems through the arts, bring art to the people. Our Meet Your Neighbor installation downtown is a great ex-

ample of the kind of art we want to do in Modesto. We want to make art a natural part of life and at the same time shake people up with the visual arts. How do you describe Modesto to people you meet when travel-ling?One of the largest cities in the country, it’s the 101st largest, but with few amenities and an almost overwhelm-ing number of urban prob-lems, but lots of potential. I also mention that it has a great mid century modern architecture heritage worth exploring and I suspect many-treasures yet to be remem-bered. What is your ideal evening in Modesto?Having a bunch of friends or family over for dessert, an evening of conversation, would be one, but also meeting friends somewhere for dessert and conversation. Are there are there any architec-turally notable buildings that are at risk right now?Oh yes, most notably the old post

office building, who knows what will happen there. Any empty build-ing of note, like the World Savings building is in danger. Why do you think Modesto be-came so architecturally signifi-cant?Because there were people liv-ing here not afraid to embrace the future. Modesto’s architecture, until

recently, was at least keep-ing with the times, Vic-torian in the 19th century, bungalows in the early 20th, art deco in the 30s and then on the cutting edge for the mid century period in a way not seen in many cities, especially such a small city. When Modesto was getting nation-al attention for its archi-

tecture, it had less than 25,000 people, and many of them were forward thinking and expressed it in the residential, landscape, gov-ernment, and commercial projects. Most important ModestoView question, Beatles or Stones?Beatles, but the Stones are number 2

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Modesto View Readers lets just say if Mother Nature was rac-ing in The Amgen Tour, she would be riding the same bike my friend Dave Nicolau sports every Sunday on our group rides. I met Dave last year at 5:30 Fun Sports Bike rides on Sundays and his road bike instantly caught my eye. His bike frame is very light and it isn’t made of any type of man-made material but of Bamboo and Hemp. Thus, he from his bike has earned him the nickname, Bamboo Dave, in our Modesto cycling circles. It’s truly an earth friendly bicycle that’s very unique as well as durable. Bamboo Dave had been riding for nearly 20 years off and on but recently got back on the bike after new in-novations within the last 3 years in cycling have advanced and has made it more exciting for him again. It’s clear, cycling is his choice when it comes to fitness.

Bamboo Dave is a current member of The Stanislaus County Bicycle Club and generally puts down about 300 to 400 miles a month on his Bamboo Bicycle. I asked Bamboo Dave what made him choose Bamboo over any other. Over all, it’s the ride and uniqueness of it and you don’t see any around in the cycling circles and clubs. As far as the cost, Bamboo Dave compared it to any other medium price carbon frame and its made by Craig Calfee of Calfee Design located in La Selva Beach CA. http://www.calfeedesign.com/

Keep an eye out for Bamboo Dave on the streets he rides all year long and you can’t miss him. He cycles with his trade-mark bamboo bike as well as a florescent green jersey so he’s easy to spot. He really is a good guy and enjoys meeting new people and if you ride with him, he won’t leave you behind if you break down.

For more information on his bamboo bicycle, look for Bamboo Dave at this years Memorial Medical Center Run & Ride on September 17th It’s one of Bamboo Dave’s favorite community rides and if you’re a Tri-Athlete, it a great Event to get in some double dip-pin’ fitness. You can start out with a 2-mile, 10K race, run or walk followed by a casual safe bicycle ride followed with a fantastic Modesto Police Of-ficers Association BBQ at the finish line. The Memorial Medi-cal Center Run & Ride has been part of our community here in Modesto as a healthy lifestyle event since 2004. It’s an amazing Event that pro-motes family fitness, a healthy lifestyle with a BBQ, music by yours truly The Quake DJ. There are free massages. The Kids Run is free for ages 10 and under and the Kids Zone has fun activities. This is a family friendly event and a great place to show

support for cancer awareness and cancer survivors in our community. A cycling jersey or tech running shirt and a BBQ lunch are included with every registration. This is not a fundraiser, it is an awareness event for our commu-nity. The Memorial Medical Run & Ride is on September 17th at Modesto JR College West Campus on Blue Gum Avenue. The Festival Starts at 7am and there is no cost to attend. If you would like to participate in either the run or the ride or both, please visit our friendshere for more information or to register online go to www.memorialmedi-calcenter.org or call Cancer Services at (209) 569-7789

BAMBOO DAVEIs It CARBON, ALUMINUM or METAL?by Efren Martinez

Memorial Medical Center Run & Ride Event InfoThe Festival Starts at 7am

2 mile race & 10K Race start at 8amThe Kids Fun Run is free for ages 10 and under. Starts at 9:45am.

Register at the Shadowchase Running Club Table

The Cycling Events start at12 mile 10:15am start time30 Mile 9:00am Start time

63 Mile 7am Start TimeBBQ Start Time 11am to 1:30pm

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Modesto has a culture and reputation for American Graffiti. But, I do believe that we are missing a crucial part of that history. The music genres such as blues, androots rock-n-roll that make Rockabilly great are a big part of our history dating back to the 30s and 40s. I recently met up with Tony Trevino of The Pendletons and asked him a few questions about genres of music and why he de-cided the musical path of Rockabilly? “It is one of the main roots of pure American music. It’s the original bad boy music. As a child my father and aunt turned me onto The Stray Cats and as I got older I became super passionate about music, art and culture. I began to research on who invented rock-n-roll. It mainly, boiled down to the marriage of folk, blues and country all mixed in one big pot and formed Rockabilly. It’s the original cool….. It’s rebellious along with fun to write and play.” Tony also mentioned that he took the traditional rockabilly roots with The Pendletons and fused them together with my more modern roots i.e. punk, psychobilly and broken blues to form what he likes to call modern or neo-rockabilly”. Tony founded The Pendletons in 2003 and had the opportunity to play with a few different musicians over the years, for which he is incredibly grateful. Tony picked up Elan Tribo in 2009, an upright bass player “extraordinaire”. He recently added new drummer Mikey Skullz, whom he met while performing on a segment on FCC Free Radio. Mikey was the DJ and is now the back beat of the Pendletons. Living in the Central Valley (Modesto) what do you see happening with the Rocka-billy Scene? “I see an incredibly bright future”, Tony said. When it comes down to the timeless sounds of Rockabilly roots in the Central Valley. You can find The Pendletons on Unity Music Presents or Facebook. Jennifer AllsupSweet Pea Pickers Promotions

Rockabilly and Modesto Rootsby Jennifer Allsup

Hello, I am glad to be back for the September playlist. This list is all local and you most likely can see any one of these bands right here in Modesto and these are some songs that you have to log on and get right this second. I am going to kick off this month’s list with an old favorite of mine... UVR- “California Sunshine” – (Pop- Punk- Rock) The first time I saw these guys was the end of my freshman year at Modesto High School. They played the end of the school year bash. I was already in love with their song “Got 2 Girlfriends” but seeing them live... wow, talk about a school girl crush! I am so excited to say that they will be playing Sept 2nd at the Copper Rhino! myspace.com/uvr Soda – “Old Riley” – (Avantgarde-Country- Rock) Although I have heard of the name several times I was recently turned on to his music by my neighbor and musician Roy Dean and I am so grateful!! I have been listening non stop. Very powerful and interesting stuff! Can’t wait to see him on my b-day Oct 7th at Copper Rhino! Hope to see you there! reverbnation.com/sodagardocki B Side Saints – “Sucker” – (Reggae-Rock) New band but the members are no strangers to the Modesto scene, you might recognize some of these guys from scene favorite Washed Up. I will admit that I was really sad to see that band break up but allthose feelings left the moment B Side Saints hit my ears! If you switched a Sublime song on a juke box in a bar somewhere and put in this song no body would care! reverbnation.com/bsidesaints Sandra Delores – “Born Good” – (Acoustic- Pop) The look, the AMAZING voice, the personality... she is a must see act. Listen-ing to her recorded stuff is great but her live show is simply stunning! Do yourself a favor and treat your ears to her music! myspace.com/sandradolores Dandelion Massacre – “DMT” – ( Americana- Punk) Fresh back from tour these guys are definitely one of my Modesto favorites! Very unique! The genre I listed explains it perfectly, their music is very Ameri-cana mixed in with punk vocal styling. They are a great live show so keep your eyes peeled for their next performance! Thank you for reading my article and thank you to Chris Murphy with the Modesto View for al-lowing me to be a part of this again. I hope you enjoy the music and please don’t be a stranger, stop by Friday nights at the Copper Rhino for my weekly show “The Weekly Issue.” (facebook.com/theweeklyissue) Correction from last month, I listed this band as Irie and the song “Tide Reef” but it is actually the band “Irie” song “Tide Reef”. As far as my Sept dates for the Weekly Issue at Copper Rhino, they go like this Sept 2 - UVR/ Disturbing the Peace/ Nottus Music/ Birdhands Sept 9 - Irie Tide/ City Psychology/ TBA Sept 16 Pendletons Sept 23 Better Left Unsaid Sept 30 Reggae Contact: Jill Ferris209.614.9096One More Night Music Group Promotions / Booking / Management

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LOCAL RADIOCall these radio stations on a regular basis to get our local bands played on the radio.

Radio Request Lines:B92.9 – 209-232-9292KHOP 95.1 209-548-0951The Hawk 104.1 209-575-0104

KWIN 98.3 209-951-5946KCSS 91.9 209-667-3378KAT – 209-766-5103Rock 96.7 209-521-6967

BonusTracksRandall Padilla made June issue of Rock n Roll Industries Magazine #2 with such names as Great White, Marlyn Manson, etc! How cool is this? It was a spot about his television show and his objective to give every kid in the central valley a FREE guitar lesson on TV each week. Cool to see the Modesto getting props nationwide for really cool stuff like this. Randall plays everything from speed metal to classical and the exotic. Love to have this world record super fast shredder here in town teaching a new generation. http://issuu.com/rock_n_roll_industries/docs/rock_n_roll_industries_magazine Here is the info for lessons:Randall PadillaWorlds Fastest Guitarist 2010209-408-5919 TV show is on Comcast each Tuesday at 8pm and Thurs-day at 9pm. World class guitarists from all over the world submit video clips of licks and technique.

Rockbilly and Graffiti Collide!Graffiti Summer is still rocking as the Throotles bring their Rockbilly Festival Blast from the Past to the Sylvan Club. You will love the classic cars and the big slapping bass fun time music. Check it out on Sept 24 10-5pm

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As our aspiring young home brewer rides his mountain bike with “fat tires” through European villages famous for beer, New Belgium Brewing Company was but a glimmer in his eye, or basement. Jeff Lebesch would return to Fort Collins with a handful of ingredients and an imagination full of recipes. Jeff’s first two basement-brewed creations? A brown dubbel with earthy undertones named Ab-bey and a remarkably well-balanced amber he named Fat Tire.

To say the rest was history would be to overlook his wife’s involvement. Kim Jordan was New Belgium’s first bottler, sales rep, distributor, marketer and financial planner. The other side of the New Belgium story isn’t as roman-tic as bicycling through Europe, but it gives testament to their dedication and hard work. And it goes like this: Jeff, an electrical engineer by day and tinkerer by nature, builds a homebrewing kit in his basement out of repur-posed dairy equipment. His Belgian inspired brews garnered enough praise from friends and neighbors that Jeff and Kim take their basement brewery commercial in 1991. Before they ever sold a bottle of beer, Kim and Jeff hiked into Rocky Mountain National Park with a jug of home brew in one hand and pen and pad in the other. Together, they wrote down what they wanted to instill into this business dream of theirs.

Kim, social worker by day and mother to two always, began the mar-keting process by knocking on their neighbor’s door. Anne Fitch was that neighbor and her watercolors are the artwork we continue to use on our labels today. With labeled bottles and local encouragement, the first Belgian-style beers brewed in the United States were offi-cially for sale.

As this tasty amber named Fat Tire grew in popularity, Jeff and Kim knew they’d need help. Enter Brian Callahan, an aspiring brewer and New Belgium’s first employee-owner. By giving Brian a vested interest in the company, Jeff and Kim did, “what seemed like the right thing to do.” And all the employee owners today thank them for doing what came naturally. Ownership is now awarded at one year of employment. And just when you think it can’t get any better, they roll in your very own one-year anniversary cruiser bike. It’s pure bliss.

In 1998, a unanimous vote by employee owners switched New Belgium to wind power. The first wind powered brew-ery in the United States, thank you very much.

FAT TIRE:EMPLOYEE OWNED, ALTERNATIVELY EMPOWERED

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Intermediate Drawing and Painting ClassModesto �0th Street Farmers Market

Wine Tasting CHS Edible Extravaganza Fundaiser

ShadowChase Business Meeting & Annual Club Barbeque

� for � ThursdaysPoker Tourney

Snow Flower and The Secret Fan OpensEnd of Summer White House Party

Karaoke NightCaliente College Nights

Jam Night at T’sKaraoke Time

Neil & Matt LiveSalsa Thursdays

KaraokeAlley Bar Party

Azucar Thursdays

Mistlin GalleryDowntown Modesto �0th StSips Bistro Modesto Center PlazaEast La Loma Park

Shooters Pub- ClarionThe Other PlaceState TheatreCopper RhinoMIdway LoungeClub Rain T’s CocktailsSkewers Kabob HouseThe BoardroomBacchus Food & SpiritsSkewers Kabob HouseAlley Bar at the PalladiumAzucar Latin Grill

Live MusicLive Music Weekends

Reggae FridaysRoller Derby Practice

Turlock Certified Farmers’ MarketMeet Your Neighor Exhibit

Snow Flower and The Secret FanConcert on the Porch-You are Plural+

Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer NightsHustle & Flow

Jacked up Fridays! Red Dog Ash

UnleashedGreg Scudder Live

How to Train Your Dragon (PG)Modesto Nuts vs Visalia

Music in the Plaza-Neil BeuttnerThe Music Never Stopped

Tony Knight as “Elvis”Karaoke

Friday Night Live&Local MusicLive Local Music

Live MusicModesto Blues After party

Karaoke NightFlirtacious FridaysJacked up Fridays

Live Local Music

T’s CocktailsTresetti’sSt. Clair Theatre 7th St Practice RinkMain & Broadway, TurlockDowntown ModestoState TheatrePalace De Plata �33 Orange Ave.A & W Root BeerFat Cat Music HouseSkewers Kabob HouseBarkin’ Dog GrillNino’s PlaceThe Other PlaceMancini Bowl in Graceda Park John Thurman Field�0th St PlazaState TheatreSno White Drive - Riverbank Yosemite LanesMaterial Grill Sisk & KiernanThe Boardroom Shooters Pub- ClarionBarkin’ Dog GrillMIdway LoungeClub RainSkewers Kabob HouseSpeakeasy Lounge

Comforting Kids Bailey’s Legacy �nd Annual Fun Run/Walk

Jose and Todd LiveLive Music

Live Music WeekendsModesto Certified Farmers Market

Color The Skies Balloon Run, �k & � Mile Runs/Walks

Meet Your Neighor ExhibitTabloid

Snow Flower and The Secret Fan OpensKid’s Karaoke

Big EarlEXP Band

Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer NightsVito’s Jazz Saturdays

Belly Dancers & DJBellydancing Happy Hour

Comedy Saturday-Llyal Behrens, Sandy Stec, Dave DeLuca

Modesto Nuts vs Visalia The Music Never Stopped

Karaoke Live Local Music

Karaoke NightLive Local Music

Noches de Aventura! Simple & Sexy Saturdays

Newman,Ca

Seranno Social ClubT’s CocktailsTresetti’sDowntown Modesto �6th St Ripon Sports Field

Downtown ModestoState TheatreState TheatreYosemite Lanes Barkin’ Dog Grill Nino’s PlaceA & W Root BeerVito’s Italian RestaurantSkewers Kabob HouseSkewers Kabob HouseSt. Clair Theatre

John Thurman FieldState TheatreYosemite LanesThe Boardroom MIdway LoungeSpeakeasy LoungeAzucar Latin GrillClub Rain

Champagne Sundays/JazzRoller Derby Practice

Meet Your Neighor ExhibitModesto Vintage Faire Farmer’s Market

Snow Flower and The Secret Fan OpensThe Music Never Stopped

BBQ Tri-Tip w/ Critical MassModesto Nuts vs Visalia

Open Mic w/Solo Bass JakeKaraoke

Classic Rock DancingKaraoke Night

Sips Bistro 7th St Practice RinkDowntown ModestoVintage Faire VillageState TheatreState TheatreNino’s PlaceJohn Thurman FieldQueen BeanYosemite LanesCrocodilesMIdway Lounge

Free PoolMeet Your Neighor Exhibit

MondayNight FootballModesto Nuts vs Visalia

MonNight FootballRejoice & Shout

Open Mic Comedy

Nino’s PlaceDowntown ModestoYour favorite local watering holeJohn Thurman FieldMaterial Grill State TheatreShooters Pub- Clarion

Line Drawing LessonsPoker League

Tuesday TastingsTuesday Tastings

Rail & Raft Trip Scenic Lunch Train

Rejoice & ShoutDave Dow open jam session

Beer Pong TourneyBonnie and Clyde

Salsa Lessons Stanislaus Civil War Association Meeting

Karaoke NightMiki Industry Night

T’s Night Out

Chartreuse MuseNino’s PlaceSips Bistro Tresetti’sSierra Railroad OakaleSierra Railroad OakaleState TheatreBarkin’ Dog GrillThe Other PlaceState TheatreShooters Pub- ClarionSt. Pauls Episcopal Church, Oakdale RdMIdway LoungeMiki Japanese RestaurantTs Cocktails

B/W Drawing LessonsFUNdamentals of Drawing �

Karaoke Wednesday Wine Tasting

Classic Car ShowCreole Jazz kings

Dance LessonsThe Music Never Stopped

Neil Beuttner LiveJohnny & Kelly Live

Karaoke NightO’brians Tavern-INdustry Night

Chartreuse MuseChartreuse MuseNino’s PlaceBacchusVelvet Grill ��04 McHenry Ave Shooters Pub- ClarionAmerican Legion HallState TheatreP. Wexfords PubSpeakeasy LoungeMIdway LoungeO’Brians Tavern

80s Night DJ Jam Night

Open Jam hosted by Channing Heath Modesto Certified Farmers Market

Wine Tasting � for � Thursdays

Poker Tourney Rejoice & Shout

Karaoke NightCaliente College Nights

Jam Night at T’sKaraoke Time

Neil & Matt LiveSalsa Thursdays

KaraokeAlley Bar Party

Azucar Thursdays

Speakeasy LoungeT’s CocktailsNino’s PlaceDowntown Modesto �6th StSips Bistro Shooters Pub- ClarionThe Other PlaceState TheatreMIdway LoungeClub Rain T’s CocktailsSkewers Kabob HouseThe BoardroomBacchus Food & SpiritsSkewers Kabob HouseAlley Bar at the PalladiumAzucar Latin Grill

THURSDAY Sept. 1

FRIDAY Sept. 2

SATURDAY Sept. 3

SUNDAY Sept. 4

MONDAY Sept. 5

TUESDAY Sept. 6

WEDNESDAY Sept. 7

THURSDAY Sept. 8

FRIDAY Sept. 9Ceraminc Bookends

Live MusicLive Music Weekends

Reggae FridaysSenior Stride

Turlock Certified Farmers’ Market

Chartreuse MuseT’s CocktailsTresetti’sSt. Clair Theatre East La Loma ParkMain & Broadway, Turlock

Yes Kidettes AuditionsKaraoke

Johansen High School TheatreNino’s Place

WEDNESDAY AUG. 31

The ModestoView calendar of events is as complete as possible at press time. There are new events added every day and some may change, so check www.modestoview.com for the most updated info before you head out the door. To get your event listed, email us the details to: events@modestoview.com

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The Music Never Stopped Electric Grease Blues Band

Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer NightsJacked up Fridays!

Rock Lobster Music in the Plaza-House of Orange

Alpha & Omega (PG)Greg Scudder Live

L’Amour Fou Party Dance - Back to School

Tony Knight as “Elvis”Karaoke

Friday Night Live&Local MusicLive Local Music

Live MusicModesto Blues After party

Sammy Hagar & the Wabos+Special GuestKaraoke Night

Broken Trojan LiveFlirtacious FridaysJacked up Fridays

Live Local MusicToo Short Party Live

State TheatreBarkin’ Dog GrillA & W Root BeerSkewers Kabob HouseNino’s Place�0th St PlazaMancini Bowl in Graceda Park The Other PlaceState TheatreTurlock Senior CenterSno White Drive - Riverbank Yosemite LanesMaterial Grill Sisk & KiernanThe Boardroom Shooters Pub- ClarionBarkin’ Dog GrillIronstone Winery, MurphysMIdway LoungeGrizzly Rock Cafe and GrillClub RainSkewers Kabob HouseSpeakeasy LoungeClub Rain

FRIDAY Sept. 9 continued

Live MusicLive Music Weekends

Saturday Night JazzModesto Certified Farmers Market

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Modesto Certified Farmers Market

�th Annual St. Joseph’s Festival �K and � mile Fun Run

Remember & Prepare 9-�� Memorial �k Run/Walk

Assyrian Food FestivalWhitmore Mansion Music Festival

Rejoice & Shout Sunset Dinner

Aaron Pearson & the Copy Cat Killers boygilrboy classic rock band

DAM & Coffin HuntertDAM, Coffin Hunter, Recoil+

Davis Class of 66 ReunionGraffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights

American Heart Association �k Heart WalkComedy-Thuggdork (Reggie Galindo), Chris

Teicheira, Eli PetersonL’Amour Fou

Karaoke Live Irish Music

Picnic at the PopsPink Floyd Tribute

Karaoke NightLive Local Music

Simple & Sexy Saturdays

T’s CocktailsTresetti’sVito’s Italian RestaurantDowntown Modesto �6th St Carnegie Arts Center Downtown Modesto �6th StSt. Joseph’s Church, �8�3 Oakdale Road, Modesto Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Regional Train-ing CenterAssyrian Cultural CenterWhitmore Mansion CeresState TheatreSierra Railroad OakaleNino’s PlaceBarkin’ Dog GrillFat Cat Music HouseFat Cat Music HouseShangri-La RestaurantA & W Root BeerMJC East Campus QuadSt. Clair Theatre

State TheatreYosemite LanesP. Wexfords PubGallo Center West Side Theatre NewmanMIdway LoungeSpeakeasy LoungeClub Rain

SATURDAY Sept. 10

Champagne Sundays/JazzKaraoke

Roller Derby PracticeAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

9/�� Remembering @ Turlock FireAssyrian Food Festival

L’Amour FouThe Music Never Stopped

Noche de Carcajadas Open Mic w/Solo Bass Jake

Classic Rock DancingKaraoke Night

Sips Bistro Nino’s Place7th St Practice RinkCarnegie Arts Center Turlock Fire Department Station �Assyrian Cultural CenterState TheatreState TheatreGallo Center Queen BeanCrocodilesMIdway Lounge

SUNDAY Sept. 11

Free PoolFUNdamentals of Drawing �

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition MondayNight Football

Salvation Army Golf TournamentThe Music Never Stopped

MonNight FootballL’Amour Fou

Open Mic Comedy

Nino’s PlaceChartreuse MuseCarnegie Arts Center Your favorite local watering holeSpring Creek G & CC RiponState TheatreMaterial Grill State TheatreShooters Pub- Clarion

MONDAY Sept. 12

Line Drawing LessonsPoker Night

Tuesday TastingsTuesday Tastings

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Mistlin Gallery Photography Show

Boygirlboy Classic Rock Band�nd Tuesday-Open Mic Poetry

Beer Pong TourneySalsa Lessons

The Music Never Stopped Karaoke Night

Miki Industry NightT’s Night Out

Chartreuse MuseNino’s PlaceSips Bistro Tresetti’sCarnegie Arts Center Mistlin GalleryBarkin’ Dog GrillBarkin’ Dog GrillThe Other PlaceShooters Pub- ClarionState TheatreMIdway LoungeMiki Japanese RestaurantTs Cocktails

TUESDAY Sept. 13

B/W Drawing LessonsFUNdamentals of Drawing �

Karaoke Wednesday Wine Tasting

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Raylene’s Singer Songwriter Showcase

Mistlin Gallery Photography ShowCreole Jazz kings

L’Amour Fou Modesto Architecture Festival

Neil Beuttner LiveJohnny & Kelly Live

Karaoke NightO’brians Tavern-INdustry Night

Chartreuse MuseChartreuse MuseNino’s PlaceBacchusCarnegie Arts Center Barkin’ Dog GrillMistlin GalleryShooters Pub- ClarionState TheatrePicasso DeliP. Wexfords PubSpeakeasy LoungeMIdway LoungeO’Brians Tavern

WEDNESDAY Sept. 14

3rd Thursday Artwalk80s Night DJ

Ceraminc BookendsJam Night

Modesto �0th Street Farmers MarketOpen Jam hosted by Channing Heath Ansel Adams of California Exhibition

Modesto Certified Farmers MarketMistlin Gallery Photography Show

Wine Tasting Modesto Architecture Festival

� for � ThursdaysModesto Intl Architecture Festival

Poker Tourney Karaoke Night

Caliente College NightsJam Night at T’s

Karaoke TimeNeil & Matt Live

Salsa ThursdaysAlley Bar Party

Azucar Thursdays

Downtown ModestoSpeakeasy LoungeChartreuse MuseT’s CocktailsDowntown Modesto �0th StNino’s PlaceCarnegie Arts Center Downtown Modesto �6th StMistlin GallerySips Bistro State TheatreShooters Pub- ClarionState TheatreThe Other PlaceMIdway LoungeClub Rain T’s CocktailsSkewers Kabob HouseThe BoardroomBacchus Food & SpiritsAlley Bar at the PalladiumAzucar Latin Grill

THURSDAY Sept. 15

Live MusicLive Music Weekends

Reggae FridaysAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

Turlock Certified Farmers’ MarketModesto Architecture Festival

Mistlin Gallery Photography ShowAll American Brothers & Sisters

DJ Slate and Rockett 88Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights

Modesto Architecture FestivalMusic in the Plaza-Joe Baretta TrioSierra Club Wild River Presentation

Modesto Intl Architecture FestivalOff The Air - Travis Vick/Appetite

Terri Sterner’s Birthday BashTony Knight as “Elvis”

Yogi Bear (PG) Antsy McClain & the Trailer Park Trouba-

dours Friday Night Live&Local Music

Little Joe Y La FamiliaModesto Blues After party

Karaoke NightDia De La Independencia

Flirtacious Fridays

T’s CocktailsTresetti’sSt. Clair Theatre Carnegie Arts Center Main & Broadway, TurlockPicasso DeliMistlin GalleryNino’s PlaceBarkin’ Dog GrillA & W Root BeerState Theatre�0th St PlazaCollege Avenue Congregational ChurchState TheatreCafe DevaFat Cat Music HouseSno White Drive - Riverbank Mancini Bowl in Graceda Park West Side Theatre NewmanMaterial Grill Sisk & KiernanGallo Center Barkin’ Dog GrillMIdway LoungeAqua LoungeClub RainSpeakeasy Lounge

FRIDAY Sept. 16

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Live MusicLive Music Weekends

Saturday Night JazzStop Motion Poetry Tribute Band

Urban River Clean UpModesto Certified Farmers Market

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Modesto Certified Farmers Market

Sierra Club Tuolumne River Hike46th Annual Greek Food Festival

Downey High 60th Anniversary EventMistlin Gallery Photography Show

Modesto Architecture FestivalDoc Holliday

Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer NightsComedy-Caitlin Gill, James Fluty

Modesto Architecture FestivalBill Cosby

Shawn Colvin - LiveThe Sun Kings (Beatles Tribute)

Karaoke NightLive Local Music

Simple & Sexy Saturdays

T’s CocktailsTresetti’sVito’s Italian RestaurantBarkin’ Dog Grill Tuolumne RiverDowntown Modesto �6th St Carnegie Arts Center Downtown Modesto �6th StAmerican Legion HallGreek Church of AnnunciationDowney High School �00 Coffee RoadMistlin GalleryMcHenry MuseumNino’s PlaceA & W Root BeerSt. Clair Theatre �0th and I St ModestoGallo Center State TheatreWest Side Theatre NewmanMIdway LoungeSpeakeasy LoungeClub Rain

SATURDAY Sept. 17

Champagne Sundays/JazzKaraoke

Roller Derby PracticeAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

46th Annual Greek Food FestivalInternational Wedding Festival

Noon Jam sets Sombrero SloshBall - Round �4

Shane Live Music

Dennis MillerOpen Mic w/Solo Bass Jake

Classic Rock DancingKaraoke Night

Sips Bistro Nino’s Place7th St Practice RinkCarnegie Arts Center Greek Church of AnnunciationModesto Center PlazaShooters Pub- ClarionEnslen park State TheatreShooters Pub- ClarionGallo Center Queen BeanCrocodilesMIdway Lounge

SUNDAY Sept. 18

Free PoolFUNdamentals of Drawing �

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition MondayNight Football

MJC 90th Anniversary CeremonyMonNight Football

Alpha Rev / Stop Motion PoetryOpen Mic Comedy

Nino’s PlaceChartreuse MuseCarnegie Arts Center Your favorite local watering holeMJC East Campus QuadMaterial Grill The WarehouseShooters Pub- Clarion

MONDAY Sept. 19

Line Drawing LessonsPoker Night

Tuesday TastingsTuesday Tastings

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Mistlin Gallery Photography Show

Modesto Art Museum Mini Print ExpoDave Dow open jam session

Beer Pong TourneySalsa Lessons Karaoke Night

Miki Industry NightT’s Night Out

Chartreuse MuseNino’s PlaceSips Bistro Tresetti’sCarnegie Arts Center Mistlin GalleryMcHenry MuseumBarkin’ Dog GrillThe Other PlaceShooters Pub- ClarionMIdway LoungeMiki Japanese RestaurantTs Cocktails

TUESDAY Sept. 20

B/W Drawing LessonsFUNdamentals of Drawing �

Karaoke Wednesday Wine Tasting

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Mistlin Gallery Photography Show

Modesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo�nd Tradition Recovery Band

Creole Jazz kingsNeil Beuttner Live

UFO Johnny & Kelly Live

Karaoke NightFree Leadership Workshop

O’brians Tavern-INdustry Night

Chartreuse MuseChartreuse MuseNino’s PlaceBacchusCarnegie Arts Center Mistlin GalleryMcHenry MuseumBarkin’ Dog GrillShooters Pub- ClarionP. Wexfords PubFat Cat Music HouseSpeakeasy LoungeMIdway LoungeState TheatreO’Brians Tavern

WEDNESDAY Sept. 21

80s Night DJ Ceraminc Bookends

Jam NightModesto �0th Street Farmers Market

Open Jam hosted by Channing Heath Ansel Adams of California Exhibition

Modesto Certified Farmers MarketMistlin Gallery Photography Show

Modesto Art Museum Mini Print ExpoWine Tasting

� for � ThursdaysPoker Tourney Karaoke Night

Caliente College NightsJam Night at T’s

Karaoke TimeNeil & Matt Live

Salsa ThursdaysAlley Bar Party

Azucar Thursdays

Speakeasy LoungeChartreuse MuseT’s CocktailsDowntown Modesto �0th StNino’s PlaceCarnegie Arts Center Downtown Modesto �6th StMistlin GalleryMcHenry MuseumSips Bistro Shooters Pub- ClarionThe Other PlaceMIdway LoungeClub Rain T’s CocktailsSkewers Kabob HouseThe BoardroomBacchus Food & SpiritsAlley Bar at the PalladiumAzucar Latin Grill

THURSDAY Sept. 22

Live MusicLive Music Weekends

Reggae FridaysAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

Turlock Certified Farmers’ MarketMistlin Gallery Photography Show

Modesto Art Museum Mini Print ExpoBSide Saints,CloudedVision Live

Graffiti Friday & Saturday Summer NightsPinkie and the Blonde Resistance

Soul Session �0�� Keepit Lit/Clouded VisionMusic in the Plaza-Not an Airplane

Gnomeo & Juliet (G)Penn & Teller

DSB - Journey Tribute BandFriday Night Live&Local Music

Malo Modesto Blues After party

Karaoke NightFlirtacious Fridays

Live Local MusicRockhaven Live

T’s CocktailsTresetti’sSt. Clair Theatre Carnegie Arts Center Main & Broadway, TurlockMistlin GalleryMcHenry MuseumFat Cat Music HouseA & W Root BeerBarkin’ Dog GrillFat Cat Music House�0th St PlazaMancini Bowl in Graceda Park Turlock Community Theatre Gallo Center Material Grill Sisk & KiernanState TheatreBarkin’ Dog GrillMIdway LoungeClub RainSpeakeasy LoungeNino’s Place

FRIDAY Sept. 23

Live MusicLive Music Weekends

Modesto High Parents FundraiserSaturday Night Jazz

Modesto Certified Farmers MarketAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

Modesto Certified Farmers MarketArt in the Garden Fundraiser

Art in the Garden TourHughson Harvest (Fruit & Nut) Festival

Fiesta de Independencia Mistlin Gallery Photography Show

Modesto Art Museum Mini Print ExpoSintral Valley roller derby Vs. Fres RocknRollas

Sunset DinnerMaryanne Machado as Patsy Cline

Modesto High Class Reunion Senior Moment

The All American Brothers and SistersComedy-Tom Devenport, Myles Weber

Fiesta de Independencia National Acrobats of China

Karaoke NightLive Local Music

Simple & Sexy Saturdays

T’s CocktailsTresetti’sSt Joseph’s Event HallVito’s Italian RestaurantDowntown Modesto �6th St Carnegie Arts Center Downtown Modesto �6th StMistlin Gallery and Neighborhood GardensModesto Area GardensDowntown Hughson Gallo Center Mistlin GalleryMcHenry MuseumRipon Powerplay ArenaSierra Railroad OakaleShooters Pub- ClarionFruit Yard Barkin’ Dog GrillNino’s Place St. Clair Theatre Gallo Center Gallo Center MIdway LoungeSpeakeasy LoungeClub Rain

SATURDAY Sept. 24

Champagne Sundays/JazzKaraoke

Roller Derby PracticeAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

Hughson Harvest (Fruit & Nut) FestivalModesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo

Emperor’s New ClothesBottom Line Duo

Open Mic w/Solo Bass JakeClassic Rock Dancing

Karaoke Night

Sips Bistro Nino’s Place7th St Practice RinkCarnegie Arts Center Downtown Hughson McHenry MuseumGallo Center Gallo Center Queen BeanCrocodilesMIdway Lounge

SUNDAY Sept. 25

The ModestoView calendar of events is as complete as possible at press time. There are new events added every day and some may change, so check www.modestoview.com for the most updated info before you head out the door. To get your event listed, email us the details to: events@modestoview.com

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Free PoolFUNdamentals of Drawing �

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition MondayNight Football

Modesto Art Museum Mini Print ExpoMonNight FootballOpen Mic Comedy

Nino’s PlaceChartreuse MuseCarnegie Arts Center Your favorite local watering holeMcHenry MuseumMaterial Grill Shooters Pub- Clarion

MONDAY Sept. 26

Line Drawing LessonsPoker Night

Tuesday TastingsTuesday Tastings

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Mistlin Gallery Photography Show

Modesto Art Museum Mini Print ExpoDave Dow open jam session

Beer Pong TourneySalsa Lessons Karaoke Night

Miki Industry NightT’s Night Out

Chartreuse MuseNino’s PlaceSips Bistro Tresetti’sCarnegie Arts Center Mistlin GalleryMcHenry MuseumBarkin’ Dog GrillThe Other PlaceShooters Pub- ClarionMIdway LoungeMiki Japanese RestaurantTs Cocktails

TUESDAY Sept. 27

B/W Drawing LessonsFUNdamentals of Drawing �

Karaoke Wednesday Wine Tasting

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Mistlin Gallery Photography Show

Modesto Art Museum Mini Print ExpoClassic Car ShowCreole Jazz kingsNeil Beuttner Live

Johnny & Kelly LiveKaraoke Night

O’brians Tavern-INdustry Night

Chartreuse MuseChartreuse MuseNino’s PlaceBacchusCarnegie Arts Center Mistlin GalleryMcHenry MuseumVelvet Grill ��04 McHenry AveShooters Pub- ClarionP. Wexfords PubSpeakeasy LoungeMIdway LoungeO’Brians Tavern

WEDNESDAY Sept. 28

80s Night DJ Ceraminc Bookends

Jam NightOpen Jam hosted by Channing Heath Ansel Adams of California Exhibition

Modesto Certified Farmers MarketMistlin Gallery Photography Show

Modesto Art Museum Mini Print ExpoWine Tasting

� for � ThursdaysLeAnn Rimes with Gloriana

Poker Tourney Wine, Jazz and a Movie - Stan Lit Center

Karaoke NightCaliente College Nights

Jam Night at T’sKaraoke Time

Neil & Matt LiveSalsa Thursdays

Alley Bar PartyAzucar Thursdays

Speakeasy LoungeChartreuse MuseT’s CocktailsNino’s PlaceCarnegie Arts Center Downtown Modesto �6th StMistlin GalleryMcHenry MuseumSips Bistro Shooters Pub- ClarionGallo Center The Other PlaceState TheatreMIdway LoungeClub Rain T’s CocktailsSkewers Kabob HouseThe BoardroomBacchus Food & SpiritsAlley Bar at the PalladiumAzucar Latin Grill

THURSDAY Sept. 29

Live MusicLive Music Weekends

Reggae FridaysTestarossa Comedy

Tuesday TastingsModesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo

BSide Saints,CloudedVision LiveGraffiti Friday & Saturday Summer Nights

Friday Night Live&Local MusicKaraoke Night

Flirtacious FridaysLive Local MusicRockhaven Live

T’s CocktailsTresetti’sSt. Clair Theatre Legorios- FarmingtonTresetti’sMcHenry MuseumFat Cat Music HouseA & W Root BeerMaterial Grill Sisk & KiernanMIdway LoungeClub RainSpeakeasy LoungeNino’s Place

FRIDAY Sept. 30

Flying Blind Reunion ConncertInternational Cultural Festival

Live MusicLive Music Weekends

Modesto Certified Farmers MarketAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

State TheatreGallo Center T’s CocktailsTresetti’sDowntown Modesto �6th St Carnegie Arts Center

SATURDAY Oct. 1

Karaoke Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Modesto Art Museum Mini Print Expo

Leon RussellOpen Mic w/Solo Bass Jake

Classic Rock DancingKaraoke Night

Nino’s PlaceCarnegie Arts Center McHenry MuseumGallo Center Queen BeanCrocodilesMIdway Lounge

SUNDAY Oct. 2

Free PoolAnsel Adams of California Exhibition

MondayNight FootballMonNight FootballOpen Mic Comedy

Nino’s PlaceCarnegie Arts Center Your favorite local watering holeMaterial Grill Shooters Pub- Clarion

MONDAY Oct. 3

Poker Night Tuesday Tastings

Ansel Adams of California Exhibition Mistlin Gallery Photography Show

Dave Dow open jam session Beer Pong Tourney

Salsa Lessons Stanislaus Civil War Association Meeting

Keyboard ConversationsKaraoke Night

Miki Industry NightT’s Night Out

Nino’s PlaceSips Bistro Carnegie Arts Center Mistlin GalleryBarkin’ Dog GrillThe Other PlaceShooters Pub- ClarionSt. Pauls Episcopal Church, Oakdale RdGallo Center MIdway LoungeMiki Japanese RestaurantT’s Cocktails

TUESDAY Oct. 4

This month I would like to pay tribute to the place that I hold dear-est to my heart here in Modesto. Of course I’m talking about The Fat Cat Music House & Lounge. Since 2003, I have called this place home and have promoted or seen some of the greatest bands EVER!! Names like Killswitch Engage, Static-X, High on Fire, Devil Driver, Rob Zom-bie, Y&T, and countless other national bands have graced this stage, but what holds dearest to me is although Fat Cat hosted all kinds of music it has been a breeding ground for local metal bands. Bands like Better Left Unsaid, Nothing But Losers, Cursed, & Stigmurder all cut their teeth and honed their sound in this legendary Modesto venue. Some times I think to myself “where would we be with out a Fat Cat?”. You don’t wanna know the answer to that question. Every metal/Rock band in this town owes that club everything theyhave. With little to no overhead the Fat Cat has been a haven for local metal promoters for years. I am proud to say I learned a lot of what I know and I met a lot of my friends at The Fat Cat. I stronglyurge you not to take this mecca for granted because some day we may not have it anymore.

Complete show listings for The Fat Cat www.fatcatmodesto.com Tickets are available at The Box Office 209-524-1400 Mon-Fri 10am-6pm

SUPPORT THE FAT CAT MUSIC HOUSE & LOUNGE!! Sep 10 Dam/Coffin Hunter at Fat Cat $10Sep 23 Soul Session at Fat Cat w/KEEPitLIT/Clouded Vision & More!! $5

Support The Kitty...by Mike Vanek

Modesto Certified Farmers MarketMistlin Gallery Photography Show

Modesto Art Museum Mini Print ExpoSausage Tasting Festival

Don Henley & Special GuestKaraoke Night

Live Local MusicRockhaven Live

Simple & Sexy Saturdays

Downtown Modesto �6th StMistlin GalleryMcHenry MuseumWolfson’s Meat, Gustine CAIronstone Winery, Murphy’sMIdway LoungeSpeakeasy LoungeNino’s PlaceClub Rain

SATURDAY Oct. 1 continued

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For as much as America has become a wine drinking nation, it amazes me how many very nice restaurants have inappropriate or poor quality wine glasses or stemware or how often the glass smells like bleach or detergent. While you may not have any control over the glass you get when dining out, with a little thought and minimal investment (I sell a nice pulled crystal glass for $5), you can make sure you and your guests get the most enjoy-ment out of your wine while dining at home.

A lot has been written in recent years about different styles of wines de-manding different types of stemware. Most stemware manufacturers have a large number of choices with characteristics designed to enhance specific types of wines. In theory, the different shapes direct the wine to different parts of the mouth, emphasizing the best characteristics of the particular wine you’re drinking. Now, if you followed the advice of these manu-facturers, we’d all own 8-10 different wine glasses. For most people this just isn’t practical and even for serious wine drinkers I would argue that three different glasses is enough. I would suggest a flute for Champagne or sparkling wines, a large bowl red wine glass, and a smaller bowl white wine glass.

One common characteristic is that they are all designed to hold a small amount of wine “relative” to the volume of the glass, allowing the aroma of the wine to collect in the bowl and leaving room to swirl the wine without spilling. This is important to remember when the “relative” we all have grabs your new 22 ounce red wine crystal and decides to “fill-up” his or her wine glass. Short of dropping the bottle, there is no faster way to lose a bottle of wine. Seriously though, when choosing wine glasses, first pay at-tention to the material from which it is made. Wine glasses should be glass or crystal, not pewter or silver, and should be clear so you can adequately see and appreciate the wine. As mentioned before, the bowl should be big enough to allow a good size pour and still have enough room to swirl the wine without spilling. The glass should have a stem so it can be held without getting greasy fingerprints on the bowl and so your hands don’t in-crease the temperature of the wine (holding the bowl in your hands can be useful if the wine being served is too cold). Finally, your wine glass should be somewhat tapered at the top. A wine taster will use a swirling action to release aromas and aerate the wine, and the tapered shape serves to concen-trate the aromas near the nose.

Regardless of type, when caring for your glasses, wash with hot water alone or with a mild detergent. If using detergent, make sure the glasses are thoroughly rinsed; a soapy residue or even a trace of lemon or otherwise scented washing liquid can ruin the taste or nose of a wine. After washing, hold the glass up to the light to make sure they are clean; a less than clean glass can also affect the wine, particularly sparkling wines which will not demonstrate their fizz. Once washed, allow the glasses to drip dry. Once dry, a quick polish will rid them of any residual water marks. Store them upright in a clean, odor-free cupboard.brad@vgwinecellar.com

You bet your glass it’s important.by Brad Gibson

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ModestoCana is served daily in Modesto, Ca. USA! Our own brand of small town community blended with the vibrant arts and culture make us special. Here is just a teaser of things that happened last month. See our monster Modesto USA gallery at ModestoView.com. If you want your picture here, send it to us at info@modestoview.com We love our readers and want to showcase you when you are out and about.

The Modesto Farmers Market gets busier every week

Joe Barretta, Tim Allen, and Dave Marsh jam for Friday night in the Plaza

Josh and Flash do an impromptu two-handed jam outside of Deva

National night out brought neighbors together for parties all over town

Nice to take a break at Village Baking with a gorgeous latte and a warm croissant

Kaye Osborn and her grand-son Glen Tucker

Lady Panthers (class of ‘58) Teri Wallace and Beatrice Walker at the Modesto/Pitman game

Jillian Cobb reads the View before her performance Harmony Tie Die of Modesto had a store at Outsidelands

Tony Seranno tells the holistic story of coffee at Modesto Rotary withPres Tracy Kerr

John Trent and Greg Cobbs at Sierra View Music Festival

Veronica Daniel & Victoria Boyington holding the view at the bar & Victoria also performed that night

Stacy Rude Dye reads ModestoView at the Queen Bean

Nicole Bowan bar tender at QB

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