BARGAIN by Monica Barber August is here and the heat is on! It’s hot all over Mo-Town and you better be ready to go for the cool. Going for the coolest spots at the hottest events in town doesn’t mean separating you from your hard-earned cash at all. There’s always a hot event at a cold price, even in hot August. So Mo-town, keep your finances on ice while you indulge in a few of these hot events! Hot August in Modesto welcomes X-FEST 2013, August 3rd featuring 60 bands,12 stages and 15 blocks of entertainment all for the price of one show. Entry includes admission to one of the world’s largest dance parties. No matter rain or shine, this party will go on. Tickets $20 in advance, $30 at the door. Doors open at 5 pm. 21+ More information: xfestmodesto.com If you’re not of age, don’t worry. Head over to the 3rd Annual Modstock event on August 4th. It’s an all-ages event that includes 20+ bands and is entirely free and fun for the entire family. It’s a festival about peace,
ing of Beach Blanket Bingo on August 11th and cool off with refreshments. It’s a Summer Shindig and a Film! The beach party is about to jump off and it promises to be a big splash! Throw on a grass skirt, coconuts or a Hawaiian shirt and get ready to party! Admission is only $10 and is ideal for allages. Make it a family outing. Limbo poles and hula hoops will be ready for action! The party starts at 2pm and the film rolls at 3pm. Don’t miss out! thestate.org Shop until you drop and support a good cause as Macy’s Vintage Faire celebrates it’s 8th Annual Shop for a Cause event on August 24th to benefit numerous local chari-
ties in cities all over the United States. Pick up your shopping pass at Stanislaus County Animal Services Auxiliary and then save all day with an exclusive Macy’s discount. Passes are $5. Get your pass when you make a donation. stancounty.com/animalservices End the month on a cultural high note! On August 31st Central West Ballet returns for their Annual Ballet in Park event. This is a free event at Graceada Park’s Mancini Bowl. Sit back and enjoy an evening of dance that will delight all ages. The ballet begins at 7pm. More information: centralwestballet.org
ModStock 2013 Break out your favorite outfit for the beach and catch a wave to the State Theatre’s Summer Shindig on August 11th featuring the classic film “Beach Blanket Bingo.” love and music at Graceada Park. The show starts at 10am and runs til dusk. facebook. com/ModstockMusicFest Had enough of the summer heat? Make your way to the State Theatre for a view-
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Modstock, the peace, love, youth music, rock ‘n roll Circus is coming August 4. A free concert for all! 20 bands of youth musicians, the rock ‘n roll stars of the future, and dozens and dozens of arts and crafts, food vendors, and carnival rides. See High Voltage, DAM, Eli Goodtime & Old Timers, Z Strain and more. Read the ModestoView interview with Darin Morris in our July edition and learn more about this cool program to develop youth and new bands. Graceada Park, Mancini Bowl 10 am
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