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APR2026 TOP TEN PICKS!

APRIL 2026

April 10th MSO 95th Birthday at The State Theatre, Modesto

April 10th Off The Air at The Prospect Theater Project, Modesto

April 11th In Their Shoes at Greens on Teenth, Modesto

April 11th Modesto Pollinator Festival at La Loma Native Plant Garden, Modesto

April 12th Rockabilly Families

Reunion Crazy Daze at The State Theatre, Modesto

April 17th A Flock of Seagulls at Crocodiles Night Club, Modesto

April 18th Central Valley Ska Festival III at The Queen Bean Coffee House.

April 18th Earth Day at Graceada Park, Modesto

April 22nd Warren Zeiders at the Fruit Yard, Modesto

April 24th The Vibes do Clapton at The State Theatre, Modesto

GREETINGS VIEW

This is a month for being out and about.  The March to April transition is quite magical. From the almond blossoms to the bright flowers of spring, it seems like a magic wand is waved, or someone like Rayleen Wagner is riding her bicycle spreading the spring magic.   Even more than that, it’s about sharing experiences in real life.

Many communities face a serious problem of loneliness with our youth, teens and even adults and it’s something were we can all make a difference.   How?  Well first, put down the phones.  Yeah, I know we need our phones for information and directions, but it’s not a substitute for connecting with others.   As a grandparent, there is nothing more important to me than being there for my grandkids, getting out on the bike trail, exploring the Graffiti USA Museum, cruising the famer’s market. or getting out on the ski slopes.  Many things are free, but what you gain is new shared experiences, new things to talk about with new ideas that are all your own.  It can be as simple as

a walk to look at our murals with a picnic from home. You don’t need an influencer to tell you how have a great life.  You are your own influencer. That’s powerful.

I love real experiences.  It’s super special when people open a business, restaurant or bar that creates an escape, or an immersive experience. Wonderful that people take the time to make something special; then deliver the service that makes you want to come back. That’s really the secret sauce. Is Modesto, your event, or your business setting an expectation and then deliver to it?  It’s up to all of us to make that happen. When people visit Modesto, do they leave here finding it was better than they thought or lived up to expectations?  I think we should all take this personally.   It makes us better, and it create a way to hold people or organizations accountable for the promises or commitments made.

Two examples this month are the Intermission and the reimagined Tiki Lounge that we highlight this month.  As Trader Murf, I am super excited. There’s a theme, a vibe, and the food or service sucks you in

and you enjoy it more. It’s that something special that makes it memorable.  What’s your something special? What’s your thing that makes you different?  Think about that for whatever you do.  When I was Global Marketing Director for Specialized Bicycles, we asked ourselves that with every product, every ad, and every event and our motto was “innovate or die”.    We should be proud.  Few cities our size have an opera, symphony, performing arts center, ballet, indie theatre, vintage movie theatre, children’s museum, classic car museum, junior college, concert band in the park, history and natural history museum and so much more.  BUT, it’s up to us to make sure these all thrive.  Most of these need the help of volunteers and donors.  We need strong local companies that support the programs.  Every time you support a local business, it helps them reinvest in our community. How many local programs or events are sponsored by Amazon? Think about that.  Without the support of our local companies, many of the things we love may not exist.  Every dollar you spend here in town means something.   Thanks to the support of local companies, we are able to design, print and deliver this magazine to our community.  We are all connected.   I am grateful for my family, friends, colleagues and the local businesses that team up with us.

I hope to see you out and about, enjoying some of the many things Modesto offers and please, let me know what you like, or don’t like, so we can make it better.

With gratitude,

Chris Murphy  Founder & Publisher,

ModestoView.  chrism@modestoview.com

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Photo Director

Michael J. Mangano

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jim Christiansen

Abigail Power

Eric Benson

Middagh Goodwin

Harrison Power

Monica Barber

Brandilyn Mitchell

Tasha Wilson

Carly Russell

Steve Perry

Savanna Williams

Mattea Overstreet

Joseph Zimmerer

Coach Colin McBride

Sam Pierstorff

Devry Thayer

Paula Treick DeBoard

Chris Condon

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Michael J Mangano

LOVE MODESTO

Find Your Place To Volunteer Love Modesto – April 25

Every spring, the large signs around town remind us that Love Modesto is coming soon. This cit-wide volunteer day has been happening every April for the last 17 years and has inspired thousands of people to give back to our community. In a world that is seemingly more divided each and every day, Love Modesto provides an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to join together to make a difference in their community. To come alongside their neighbors and show love to those in need. Cleaning parks, writing thank you notes to veterans, encouraging hospice patients, washing emergency vehicles, buying new pajamas for children in foster care, and

By Crystal McKiernan, Love Stanislaus County

handing out flowers to the elderly are just a handful of the projects that community members can sign up for. We hear year after year from people who have joined us about what an inspiring day it is!

But the vision behind Love Modesto has always been to use this one day event to inspire volunteerism year-round.

Statistics show that volunteerism reduces stress, combats depression, prevents feelings of isolation, and gives us a sense of purpose and meaning. Did you know it is reported 90% of Americans want to volunteer but only 1 in 4 actually do?

One of the identified barriers is not having an easy way to find opportunities so we have created Volunteer Central to help solve this issue. This online platform is designed to make finding places to volunteer simple and inspiring.

We believe everyone has a passion; something they care deeply about. We want to help people find ways to use their passion to impact others through volunteering by providing an easy way for people to find volunteer opportunities happening all year long.

Whether you need community service hours, want a team-building project for your workplace, or love finding ways to serve together as a family, Volunteer Central makes it easy to get started.

GARDEN VIEW

The Modesto Garden Club has been Beautifying and Serving the Community for over 100 years. From creating and maintaining Modesto’s Flower Clock to the Annual Spring Garden Tour, the Garden Club delivers beauty.  Get your tix now for Spring Garden Tour coming up on April 18th. This year there are 5 remarkable homes plus the Garden Club Office for touring as well.  These gardens are always amazing and you can get great ideas for your own garden on this tour too.  So grab your green thumb friends and make a day out of it.

Tickets can be purchased at:  Morris Nursery, Fresh Ideas, The Paper Habit, Farmer’s Daughter, Suite 52,  Park Greenhouse Nursery, Thompson Building Supply and Nursery, Westurf Nursery, The Greenery Nursery,  the Modesto Garden Club Office & ModestoGardenClub.org and are available for purchase on the day of tour at each garden location.  Find garden locations and buy tickets at www.ModestoGardenClub.org April 18, 10 am - 4 pm

Make a plan to volunteer on April 25. Go to LoveModesto.com to see projects.  Most of these are in the morning and are done by mid-day.   Check out the projects.  Go to 11th and I Street at 7 am, April 25.

There is food, vendors and even a special hot breakfast cooked by North Modesto Kiwanis Club.  You will feel really good about yourself and our community.  Project kick off rally at 8 am.

The world turns colorful this month as the magic of spring spreads across our community, following the magic bicycle ride of Rayleen Wagner, bringing happiness along the way.   Rayleen is one of the ModestoView faves, and always brightens any event she attends, and she is an amazing esthetician by day at Skin Etiquette.   Thanks to Michael J Mangano for making the magic color and our ViewCrew for loving our community.

ART VIEW

By Jim Christiansen

Latinx Comic Arts Festival returns in its sixth year to the MJC West Campus on April 3 and 4

Held in the Mary Stuart Rogers building from 11 am to 6 pm both days. This is a FREE family-friendly event, and the only Central Valley celebration of Latinx cartoonists, artists, writers, animators, and friends. See March Modesto View, page 19, for more details on featured exhibitors.

The Modesto Junior College Student Art Show 2026 runs to April 24 at the East Campus Art Gallery, 435 College Avenue, with an Awards Reception on April 9. Kaila D Sa holds a Grand Opening on April 10 of the Eleven19 Gallery at 1119 Kansas Avenue in the Kansas Avenue Business Park. The Clay Garden Art Market, Saturday, April 18th, features 16+ ceramic artists showcasing and selling garden-themed ceramic artwork! Expect to find garden stacks, floral-themed functional clayware, vases, whimsical clay pots, clay jewelry, garden plaques, clay garden sculpture, and much more! This event is the first of its kind in our region. Activities include raku firing opportunities and wheel throwing demonstrations! The location is a spacious garden at 2003 Ladd Road, Modesto. 10 am to 4 pm. Head North along Carver Road and turn left onto Ladd Road. The property is ½ mile down on the right. Sponsored by Modesto Artists Movement. April 18 is also Earth Day

Stanislaus Artists Open Studio weekend is April 25 and 26, FREE and open to visitors 11 am to 5 pm at most locations. Fifty-eight artists participate this time around, in Turlock, Modesto, and Escalon. Open studio guide booklets are available at Visit Modesto/Arts Council, the Queen Bean, Carnegie Arts Center, Pink Duck Gallery, State Theatre, Dragonfly Art for Life, and participating artists. Postcards for the tour include a QR code for the online

Turlock’s Art Around Town.

map, or search for www.stanislausaos.com.

I will be sharing my studio at 212 Olive Avenue with Jordan Jones Advocate for the Arts Juried Spring Show is on display at the Graffiti USA Museum through April. An Artist’s Reception and Awards presentation with music will take place on April 3. Deborah Barr, Professor at Modesto Junior College, was the awards judge. Friday April 24, 6:00 to 8:00 pm a special presentation “A Thousand Words.” Poets give voice to Art displayed by artists in the “Spring Festival of Art” show. Tickets are $10 at the door. 610 N. 9th Street, Modesto. Open Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm. Admission Free. https://advocatesforvisualarts.org/

Shows continuing this month include Focus On: Bill Harris and On the Edge, Abstract at Work at Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock, and Chella at Kruse Lucas Imports Gallery, 525 Tully Road, through May. Youth in Bloom hangs on the walls at the Stanislaus Arts Council/Visit Modesto gallery at 1315 J Street. Visit on April 16 as part of Downtown Modesto Third Thursday Art Walk. In May, the Farms and Fields show opens in Carnegie’s Lobby gallery and will be the anchor site on May 7 for

Sunday, April 12, a Peer Recovery Art Project fundraiser at the State Theatre, by JB Presents. 25th Anniversary event, Rockabilly Families Reunion, Crazy Daze. Doors open at Noon. A great lineup of Rockabilly and Blues Bands, with Art to support the nonprofit in its Recovery Art, Music, and Special Events. Performers are Daffney Payne Punk Rockabilly Band, the John and Bill Clifton MoFo Party Band, Tony T and the Pendletons.

Baseball is back in Modesto starting May 19!

We are so excited for the Modesto Roadsters Opening Day against the PBL Travel Team. The Pioneer league will be fun. First Oakland Ballers game is June 23. Get your season tix and game tix at www.modestoroadsters.com

SONGWRITER VIEW

Candice Lamb: Feeling It All MAMA VIEW

For singer-songwriter Candice Lamb, writing begins unplanned and driven by raw emotion.

“I tend to write from a place of a strong feeling coming up,” Lamb says. “Sometimes I don’t know what I’m going to say. Sometimes I press record and start singing and playing, and I’ll be super lucky if it ends up being a whole song in one moment of doing that.”

Those moments of creative spontaneity have become part of her process. Instead of forcing a song into shape, Lamb listens for what is already present emotionally and lets the music reveal it.

Earlier in her songwriting life, this usually meant writing about heartbreak. Songs became a channel to move through difficult transitions. “That was my way of coping with ending relationships or situations that were painful. It was also my way of processing what I learned from those experiences.”

Over time, her focus has shifted. Themes of self-acceptance and spiritual reflection have become central to her work. “Sometimes loneliness comes up,” Lamb explains. “It feels good to be able to sit with that and know that that is happening when it is, and write about the truth in allowing that to be as it is. It’s not even about fixing the feelings.”

by Mattéa Overstreet

That openness appears clearly in her song “I Wanna Feel It All.” The title reflects a philosophy that has emerged through joy and grief. Lamb describes witnessing her grandmother’s final moments and the complicated mixture of love, loss, and gratitude that existed in that space.

“There’s grief, but there’s also this richness of an experience,” she says. “Seeing your grandmother’s last breath and being there with love and being able to tell her how much you love her… It’s something I can’t really put into words, but I can put it into a feeling when I’m singing ‘I wanna feel it all.’”

In many ways, Lamb’s songs are intrinsic reminders. While writing, she sometimes realizes the message is meant for herself as much as anyone listening.

“Maybe at times I’m writing for myself to convince myself,” she says with a laugh. “Like telling myself, ‘It’s okay to feel. It’s okay. I’m okay. I’ll get through this.’”

This perspective gives her music a deeply spiritual quality. Her songs encourage listeners to stay present with their emotions rather than rushing past them. Joy, grief, loneliness, and love all belong to the same human experience.

GO CALAVERAS

Springtime in the foothills of Calaveras is a beautiful time to come up and enjoy the wonderful mountain town of San Andreas for the 5th annual Ragin’ Cajun Crawdad Festiful in the Historic Downtown setting. Live Cajun and Zydeco music is featured Saturday April 25th, featuring the Bluesbox Bayou Band live at the main stage!.. Come out and enjoy the food, the music, and all the vendors for a great afternoon in the hills! $5 in advance, $10 at the gate

Spring Concerts & More

Spring has sprung, and things are starting to heat up in Modesto. We are starting to see events kicking off, and you will see your calendars fill up fast. First Friday kicks off the 2026 season on the 3rd of April with tons of vendors, DJs, and music coming from the 10th Street Plaza. Speaking of Music in the Plaza, the season starts on May 1st nd going until the end of September. Throw in May the 4th, the Legends of the Cruise Walk of Fame on June 10th, Graffiti Night, and you have a packed year of music in Downtown. Baseball is back at John Thurman Field with the Roadsters, and making things even cooler, Halee Smith Rockit Productions / Girls Smash Guitars is officially teaming up with the Modesto Roadsters to produce Saturday night post-game concerts and special themed

by Middagh Goodwin

nights all season long.

Crucial Kick is celebrating the release of their EP at Queen Bean Coffee House on Saturday, April 11th, with Tovidence, Dreamer A.M., Blazed, and 60juno. Doors at 5:00 pm. This will be a night of Emo, Post Punk and Indie. All Ages. April 18th, the Central Valley Ska Festival III comes to the Queen Bean Coffee House with Sacto Storytellers, Lesdystics, The Bracers, Ants in My Eyes Johnson, Iwanaga, and Lucky CuZn Brass Band.

Joining the festivities will be DJ M-80, Jr Ska Boss, Selecta Scream, and DJ Norbert Rix. Get your tickets early from Eventbrite. Doors at 2 pm.All Ages.

Keep us in the loop by emailing your gigs to events@modestoview.com

RODEO VIEW

By Chris Murphy

This is one of the longest running rodeos on the west coast.  Live from the Cowboy Capitol of Oakdale, the festivities start early the week of April 7 and get crazier as it leads up to the weekend finals.  One of the highlights of the whole week is Rodeo parade Saturday morning.   Key rendezvous points are the H-B Bar where they make an amazing ViewCrew tested Bloody Mary while our friends at KAT Country 103 announce the parade.  The weekend events at the rodeo grounds are great for the whole family as there is a lot of food, fun, thrills, spills and rodeo clowns. Plus you want walk through a lot of the corrals there and see some of the most amazing animals and check out the Cowboy and Cowgirl actions.  Good times.

Get tix and more information:  www.oakdalerodeo.com

Schedule

April 7  - Local Team Roping – 7 pm – Rodeo Grounds

April 8  - Cowgirl Luncheon – 11:30  - Sold Out @thecowboymuseum

April 9  - Oakdale Rodeo Queen Crowning – 6 pm – Cowboy Museum

April 10  - Time Event Slack  - Rodeo Grounds  8 am

April 10 - Barrel Racing Slack – Rodeo Grounds 1 pm

April 11 -  Oakdale Rodeo Parade – Downtown Oakdale – 9 am

April 11 -  PRCA 1st Rodeo Performance – Rodeo Grounds 1:30 pm

April 11 -  Oakdale Rodeo Dance – Rodeo Clubhouse  - 7 pm

April 12 – Rodeo Church  - Rodeo Clubhouse – 9 am

April 12  - PRCA 2nd Rodeo Performance  & Finals   Rodeo Grounds – 1:30 pm

Note- Wear pink Sunday for Breast Cancer Research

HISTORY VIEW

Graceada’s Bunya Bunya Tree

Not only do iconic buildings dot Modesto’s skyline, but so do its notable trees. From the Mary Grogan Oak Grove Woodland, to the numerous parks around town, to the tree-lined neighborhoods with Modesto Ash, Sycamore, Pistache, and Ginkgo, Modesto is a Tree City USA. Providing bountiful character and color during the fall season and ample shade during the summer, Modesto’s urban forest is far reaching and includes some unique varietals - perhaps none more eyecatching or ear-catching than the towering evergreen conifer at the southeastern corner of Graceada Park: the Bunya Bunya Tree. Buyna Bunya trees, scientifically named Araucaria bidwilli, are originally native to Australia and were introduced in compatible climates like California in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as an exotic ornamental evergreens for gardens and parks. Known for their distinctly spiny branches, dome-like canopy, and heavy large-sized cones, a few bunya bunya trees can be found in and around Modesto.

Modesto’s Bunya Bunya Tree was dedicated on April 17, 1916 by the Modesto chapter of the Native Sons of the Golden West as part of its 39th Annual Grand Parlor Session reception hosted in Modesto for over 500 members from across California, reflected in a plaque found at near the base of the tree. At the time, it was incorrectly identified to be a Monkey Puzzle Tree, and had actually already been present in Graceada Park prior to the Native Sons’

By Harrison Power @historyharrison

dedication, possibly making the tree older than estimated.

Graceada Park had originally contained at least two additional bunya bunya trees, located near the old playground, however those were ultimately removed to reduce potential hazards to children some time between 1959 and 1961. To address the concern of large bunya bunya cones falling from the remaining Bunya Bunya Tree, a planterbed was installed around the base of the tree in 1989 to keep parkgoers clear of the cone zone.

Even though Graceada Park was deemed a City Landmark in 1991, the Bunya Bunya was designated City Landmark #46 as a standalone historic resource by the City Council in November 1998. As of that time, the tree was estimated to be approximately 116 feet tall, making it one of if not the tallest trees in Modesto, and was thought to be at least 82 years old. Going off of the age estimation, the Bunya Bunya Tree as of 2026 would be at least 110 years old, but could be even older if it was already planted prior to its 1916 dedication As we celebrate our beautiful and unique natural resources around us, especially on Earth Day, we can take stock of the majestic and historic trees that grace Modesto’s skyline. To learn more about how to participate in efforts to support Modesto’s treescape and highlight the notable trees around us, contact Urban Forest Modesto at urbanforestmodesto@gmail.com!

POETRY VIEW

by Sam Pierstorff

Poetry Lives Here: April at Queen Bean Celebrates National Poetry Month

The Modesto Artists Movement is proud to present two standout opportunities this April (National Poetry Month!) for poets and spoken word enthusiasts!

On the second Wednesday of the month (4/8), Queen Bean Coffee & Social House will once again transform into a hub of rhythm, language, and a whole lot of chaos in the best way. Our Poetry Night and Haiku Battle features live poetry performances, musical accompaniment, handmade trophies, and a ruckus crowd. There’s also $100 on the line for the best poem of the night.

And then there’s the Haiku Battle. This month’s theme: “Shaiku,” a hybrid, shadebased twist on the traditional form only sharper, more clever, and a little but ruthless. Haiku is basically a poetic roast battle in 5-7-5. Come for the poetry and stay for the antics.

Then, on Wednesday, April 29, the energy builds toward one of the most anticipated events of the season: SLaM on Rye! April’s High Stakes Poetry Slam!

This is not just another open mic poetry night. This is the competitive art of poetry performance! Poets get 3 minutes to read one original poem. The audience judges and the highest scoring poets move on to compete in a second round.

The winner will take home $200 and, more importantly, earn an automatic bid

to compete at The ILL LIST Poetry Slam this December at the State Theatre, one of the country’s most prestigious spoken word stages!

SLaM on RyE will also feature a special performance by the Stockton Youth Poet Slam Team, showcasing the next generation of voices already shaping the future of poetry in the Central Valley.

As City of Modesto Poet Laureate Angela Drew reminds us, “poetry lives here.” April is your invitation to find out. Whether you’re stepping up to the mic for the first time, or hooting and hollering for your favorite piece, or just sitting back to soak up the incredible spoken word, poetry absolutely lives in Modesto and we are going to be quiet about it!

PORCH VIEW

Porchfest is coming May 17

This is Modesto’s largest party of the year!   Over 70 porches and even more bands across the College and La Loma and the Bodem/Morris Area neighborhoods will be making a huge party.  Grab your bicycle and go from house to house, porch to porch and hear most of Modesto’s favorite musicians.  This is a fun day to hang out with friends and find new bands.  Remember, the homeowners and the bands are donating their porches and their performance so PLEASE tip these folks during the day from noon- 5 pm.  Bring water and lawn chairs and enjoy the day.  Final maps and band listings will be posted later this month at www. modestoporchfest.com

Make as point to get over to LaLoma area and Edgebrook Dr for music fun and show the other side of the creek some love.

BREW VIEW

By Chris Murphy

Drink Back in Time

Cocktails are about escape and connecting.  Escape from the daily grind, the news of the world, or just a create your own time to detach, enjoy the company of others. Put your phones down, and meet up, chat and enjoy. Let’s explore Intermission.

The Intermission

One of my and my wife’s favorite songs is Steppin’ Out by Joe Jackson.   It just puts you in the mood for a glam night, right out of a vintage movie and an escape from the real world.  Getting dressed up for an evening is fun and the Intermission is the perfect place to go.  It’s velvety, luscious, retro, glam, artsy and a step back in golden age movie time.   Before or after a show, the Intermission puts glamour into every visit.   Evangeline Shears keeps the Intermission cocktail menu in a sweet spot, vintage & classic.  We look at some new faves based on rum, vodka and whiskey.      April heads into spring fresh and 1940s Cuba with a new “Hotel Nacional de Cuba”, with white rum, apricot liqueur, pineapple juice, lime and simple syrup.  Served in a coupe, it’s light and refreshing and very tasty putting you in a Hemmingway mood. A nod to the 50s is the Transfusion, allegedly a post-golf favorite of President Eisenhower with a

vodka base with grape juice, ginger beer and lime.  Wow, this really is a transfusion served in a nice tall glass.

Another scandalous vintage treat is the Scofflaw, based on Bourbon, with vermouth, lemon juice, grenadine, touch of orange juice, lime, simple syrup with Sauvignon Blanc served in a coupe. This is a real fresh treat all beautifully created and served by Jennifer Garcia, John Motta and Gina Story.

Tiki fans will love the Tonga Punch with a delicious blend of lime, lemon and orange juices with grenadine, curacao and Bacardi silver and served in a tall glass with fresh lime.

Don’t miss their small bites menu offerings and of course, State Theatre popcorn.

The Intermission is on the corner of 13th and J and part of the State Theatre.  The intermission has re-energized this block of J Street, with Lo-Fi Labs bookending the block at 14th.   Dinner, movie and cocktails, all in one block. Make sure you try these new specialties. Of course, you can get any of your other favorite drinks.

The Intermission

1301 J St Modesto @intermissionmodesto 209-527-4697

Hours Thursday 5-10, Fri and Sat 5-1

TIKI VIEW

Tiki Lounge Escape

By Chris Murphy

Since the 1940s, Tiki bars have been one of the ultimate escapes and quite possibly saved us after World War II as the soldiers returned from the South Pacific.  Out of the daylight, with exotic Polynesian music, mixed with the bamboo and the tastes of rum cocktails, many enjoy drinks inspired by “Trader” Vic Bergeron and Don the Beachcomber.  The Tiki Lounge in Modesto has returned, and this incarnation is a return to the vintage and beautiful Tiki experience, with craft cocktails that will please the rum connoisseurs.  Modesto’s Tiki is enshrined in the “Book of Tiki” and was part of the original Ken Kimes network of Tiki themed lounges and motels.     Les Knoll and Gina Rossi both have a history connecting to the Tiki and have reimagined this A-frame legend for todays’ Tiki culture.  The Tiki has many memories for many Modestans.  My wife Becky and I used to escape to the Tiki to get lost, playing darts and enjoying the jukebox and Mai Tais.  Gina once worked at the Tiki and Les was an early regular, and when the opportunity came to reopen this legendary space, they eagerly took it on and bring their other bar expertise to the Tiki.

First, a flashback walking in the back door, the neon “Tiki” still greets you.  Inside, it’s a full Tiki transformation with comfortable

couches and oversized chairs, cool vintage Tiki art and greenery, glass floats, a restored bar and best of all, the fire pit is back with a great dark corner behind it.  The front patio features tiki umbrellas and is a good hideaway from McHenry Ave.

Now open daily, 3 pm until 12am or whenever, the Tiki is a welcome escape.   Kaitlyn Cavanaugh leads the bar team and has been developing a rum forward cocktail menu with Les and Gina along with other surprises.

ment to the Rum flavors and one of my immediate favorites is the “Saturn”, complete with a special ring garnish featuring Dry Gin, lemon, falernum, orgeat and a dash of bitters.  Out of this world.

Also on the tiki deck are the Summer Hurricane with Captain, prosecco, passion fruit and the Almond Storm with amaretto dark rum, bitters with fresh lime, great twists on some favorites.   Of course, any of your other favorite cocktails or beers are on the menu.

The key theme of the new Tiki Lounge is respect to the Tiki culture and traditions and the memories of Mitch Maisetti and Pater Mah loom large in the Modesto Tiki history with a nod to the future of Tiki culture and a fresh cocktail menu.

The bar team includes team includes Karma Mize and Saraha Cline.

It’s great to have two successful partners team up on this Modesto icon.  I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have already.  It’s comfortable, fresh but a familiar and friendly escape. If those walls could talk.

The Tiki Lounge

932 McHenry Ave, Modesto.  209-840-7925

@tikimodesto and IG@tikicocktaillounge Hours – 3pm till midnight or until they close, till 1 am Fri and Sat

First, you will find a classic 1944 traditional Mai Tai that will please the pickiest Mai Tai fan.  Made with an aged gold rum blend, orgeat, curacao, fresh lime with lime and mint garnish.  Perfect.  There are many variations of this drink with special tropical fruit versions and a new Tiki Mai Tai.  You can even experience a special TikiTini with coconut and silver rums with fresh moonshine coffee and cream.

Special to this spring menu is a special line of Gin drinks.  Gin is the perfect comple-

COFFEE VIEW

Flora Cafe Blooms New Life into Galletto Patio

By Abigail Power

Flora Cafe has burst onto the coffee and café scene here in Downtown Modesto with gorgeous ambiance, unique events (shoutout to pictures with Santa, “mat and matcha” wellness sessions, fresh flowers, and custom handmade merch) and is one of the trendiest spots to be in town. With delicious, intentional coffee creations and an established tradition of excellence in tandem with Galletto Ristorante, Hannah Culver and team are creating a great space for community and conversation. The coffee is delicious - the cups themselves are part of the experience from iced coffee cups to go to cozy mugs to enjoy on the patio, this is a must-try. They just launched their Spring Menu with a Cherry Vanilla Latte, Rose Pistachio Latte, and Orange Blossom Matcha so if you haven’t already, hop on over and give them a try! Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

The Quest for the perfect Potsticker Continues

By Chris Murphy

The last great Modesto potsticker in Modesto was served on New Year’s Eve in 2019.  Full transparency, there may be a lot of different opinions on this, but per the ViewCrew team of experts, Minnie’s was the gold standard.  We are on a continual search for good potstickers and this month we went to the “House of Potsticker” on McHenry.  Greeted warmly by Andy, we settled in for a Crab Rangoon and order of Potstickers, aka pork dumplings and a Tsingtao  beer.   These were good. The pork filling was flavorful, the dumpling case was not too thick and had a good combination of pan fry and steam cooking.  They have an extensive menu with something for everyone.  Check it out.

House of Potsticker  3318 McHenry Ave  Modesto 209-521-5252  www.houseofpotstickermodesto.com

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Register to Vote—Your Voice Matters

In Stanislaus County, nearly 70,000 eligible residents are not registered to vote. That means thousands of voices are missing from decisions that impact our daily lives—our roads, our schools, our businesses, affordable living and our access to healthcare. Voting is your right. When you don’t register, you give up your say in the future of your own community.

With so much at stake, we cannot afford to be silent. Register today:

In person: Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder’s Office 1021 I Street, Unit 101, Modesto Online: https://registertovote.ca.gov

Check your status! Make sure your registration is in order.     www.calvoter.org/votertools

It takes just minutes—but it makes a lasting impact. Register. Check.  Vote.  Be heard. Shape your community.

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Our high heels are on for “Walk a Mile” in their shoes supporting the Haven Center

Why? I am a husband, father of daughters and granddaughters, and I am raising money and awareness to stop sexual abuse and domestic violence. There is no room for abuse in our society and we have to speak out, walk and stand for those that are defenseless and need the strength to get away from abusers. We hope that you will help support Haven Center, supporting all who are victims here in our community. We can do this and any contribution will help so very much. Please take a minute to donate to this really important organization and it’s the least I can do to support the women in my life and those we don’t even know.

Oh yeah, you can wear any shoes that mean something to you. The high heels catch your attention, but abuse can reach anyone. So help me and ModestoView support the mission to stop abuse and help make a difference.

Please check out and donate at my page >> https://secure.qgiv.com/event/ its2026/account/2302370/

Dia de los Ninos

It’s “Día” time again! This year’s Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros/ Children’s Book Day, also known as “Día” for short, will be held on Saturday, April 11 from 10 – 12 pm. This annual event is a celebration of children, families and reading that culminates in the annual springtime celebration. It brings families together and emphasizes the importance of literacy for every child, regardless of their linguistic or cultural background. This is a free family event. Gallo Center Rotary Music Garden. 11th and I Street. Modesto

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We love it when our cultures collide, this time it’s a 3-way!

Brandon “Colbalt45” Lozano brings our car culture, tagging culture and hip hop together in his new album American Graffiti. American Graffiti is an ode to Modesto and is Cobalt45’s 8th official album release. Production from Shag Diggler creates a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of 90’s vintage hip hop. Guest features from Nik Fuq, Jabberjawz, Wiginomix and Michael Flip with additional production and Cuts from Future Sphire. Album Release showcase and BBQ Scheduled for Saturday April 18th at Saucy Ink on carpenter rd. 2pm-5pm. You can get order the CD and merch at www.danked.com

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Khmer/Cambodian New Year

There are over 4000 Cambodians in the greater Modesto area and most are Buddhist. You can celebrate the Khmer Cambodian new year at a beautiful celebration at the Wat Khmer Modesto Temple with beautiful park like grounds. The general public are welcome to come visit this beautiful traditional celebration and observe the Salvation to the Buddha, offering to the monks with live band entertainment and traditional dancing and games. Oh yeah, amazing variety of traditional foods.

Join the celebration April 24 at 4pm, April 25 & 26 9 am to 6 pm. Free family event, offerings welcome Wat Khmer Temple 1528 Grimes Ave. Modesto https://watkhmermodesto.org

INTER VIEW

From Farm to Fork for Over 45 Years Shiela Burch

Modesto Certified Farmers Market

The Modesto Certified Farmers Market first opened on July 7th 1979, now 46 years strong and still located on 16th Street between H & I Streets. Ray Rodgers and Ron Alves, both MJC Ag Instructors and then-Mayor Peggy Mensinger, organized the beginnings of the Farmers market, with only a dozen vendors to begin with. It now hosts a year-round market on Saturdays and beginning again on April 2nd the Thursday market reopens both open 8 am-1 pm. I had the pleasure to ask Shiela Burch about their role in running the Modesto Certified Farmers Market, and what it means to her, and our community. Shop

Modesto View -When did you take the helm at the Farmers Market? What new things have you brought to the event? What drives your passion for the Market? Shiela Burch -I started out as a vendor at the farmer’s market. I served as a board member for several years before transitioning to the administration and management of the farmer’s market. I have managed the market since 2019.  At the end of 2020 we decided to make the Saturday farmers market a year-round market, it was long overdue. The Thursday market remains seasonal, running from April to October. This year we will create a small expansion during the summer and open a Farmers Market at the Salida library in June and July.

There is no place like the farmer’s market.  Farmers markets are the beating heart of a town. They incubate small farms and small businesses in the most personal way.  Farmers who participate in their local farmers market are more likely to stay farming. I myself worked at Farmers Markets in my early 20”s and loved it. I love being outside and educating people about the products

By Middagh Goodwin

we bring to market.  My Family has benefited greatly from participating in the farmer’s market. When we started our family and turned a hobby of agribusiness into a livelihood, we were able to be home with our children and work around our family.

MV-What are the benefits of shopping at the Modesto Certified Farmers Market for local residents? How does the market encourage healthy eating among its community?

SB-The farmer’s market allows people to experience and incorporate new foods into their lives. When I started out as a honey vendor for our small family apiary, I was always shocked by the number of people that had never tasted honey. When the community comes out to shop at the market they are giving back directly to their community and supports the economy at their doorstep. The dollars spent at the farmers market stay local and do not diminish in value.

MV-What initiatives does the market have to promote healthy eating and local produce?

SB-We host Chef demos twice a month at the market that demonstrate what you can do with produce you may have never tried. We facilitate the use of SNAP at the market for those that qualify and also offer a matching incentive.

Every year we host a Senior day at the market that gives coupons to those on fixed incomes. Additionally, families receiving WIC can use their WIC and FMNP coupons at the market.

MV-How many vendors do you host each week on average? How many are certified organic?

SB-We hosts 50 to 60 vendors per market day. More than half of our farmers are certified organic. We have other agricultural products including Meat, Dairy, Mushrooms, Honey, and Fresh locally grown and Milled Flour. We also have Hot food, baked goods and Sourdough bread, Jam, jellies, hot sauce and pickled foods. Artists of all kinds.

MV-With fresh produce direct from farm to table, do you see owners/chefs from

our local restaurants and cafes shopping?

SB-We commonly see restaurants and other service businesses taking advantage of the fresh produce at the market. Along with vendors that create food that is sold at the market.

MV-You host live music at the market, how important is supporting local artists? Do you have a list of performers coming in April?  Any favorites over the years?

SB-The Music is such a perk of the day. There are so many great musicians in town, I wish I had more days available. Every year the favorite changes, I think the current market favorite is Mitchell Dill. My list of favorites is much longer.

MV-The Easter Egg Hunt is always a massive hit with kids and families, what are some of the other things you do to mix things up and keep things fresh?

SB-We have craft events every month.  Earth Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day activities.  We host a chili cook-off in the fall, the Great Pumpkin Giveaway every October, and Trick-or-Treating on or near Halloween.

MV-The Chris Murphy Question: Beatles or Rolling Stones.

SB-The Beatles

MV-Anything else you would like to add?

SB-I would like to add that you all do a fantastic job of keeping things current in this town. Your dedication to making the activities and goings on here in Modesto relevant and accessible is no small feat.  Thank you!

KIDS VIEW

By Abigail Power

It’s Spring!

It’s time to get outdoors, enjoythe community, lean into fun activities, and maybe even learn new skills. Check out these family friendly, inclusive, and exciting things to do in the community this season. Enjoy and check out the Parks and Recreation Guide or the Calendar at ModestoView’s website for more information.

Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market

1522 H St Modesto, CA

Thursday markets are back starting April 2nd and the market is a great spot for kids and adults alike. Live music, great vendors, and lots of opportunities to check out new foods and experiences. Every Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. On April 11th, join the Modesto Library at the MCFM for a celebration of children, books, and culture. Dia de los Ninos/dia de los libros “Día” will feature games, activities, snacks, and free books while supplies last and at 10:30 AM enjoy a Bilingual Story Time on the Modesto Library lawn.

Explore, imagine, and invent in a lab where mistakes can lead to magic. Take center stage and become the star of your own story. Be bold as you climb to new heights in a heroic, aerial adventure.  It’s all possible at MoChiMu – a beacon of creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning of, by, and for the Central Valley.

Tennis Lessons by City of Modesto!  Roosevelt Park Tennis Courts 801 W Orangeburg

Beginner Tennis - 5 to 9 Years

Course 25464 | Saturdays 9:00 to 9:50

AM | 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25

Beginner Tennis - 10 to 14 Years

Oakdale Cheese & Specialties

Open Daily 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM  10040 Valley Home Road Oakdale

Take a break and visit the beautiful, tranquil grounds nestled in rural Oakdale. Watch cheese being made and enjoy our handcrafted cheese and gourmet specialties under the willow trees. Satisfy a sweet tooth with treats from our bakery, savor a delicious lunch and shop for fine specialties and gifts at our Specialty Market + Bakery. Adults and kids alike delight in feeding the farm animals and beautiful koi fish.

Modesto Children’s Museum - Tickets $15 (Babies FREE) Members (FREE with Membership)

Course 25465 | Saturdays 10:00 to 10:50

AM | 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25

Participants will learn basic fundamentals, grips, scoring, and movement designed to build confidence and coordination on the court. Bring your own tennis racquets! $50 for the course (Only $12.50 per session!)

Open Wed-Mon 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Step aboard a high-speed train powered by stories, color, and light. Enjoy the “Dino Spring” theme this spring and find out “what will you discover?” at MoChiMu! Control the journey of water from cloud to field – with some splashes in between.

Beauty and the Beast Themed Afternoon Tea @ Dragonfly Tea Room

835 W Roseburg Ave

Available April 1st to April 28th - Reservations Required

Wed - Fri 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

*Bonus Sunday April 12th 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM!

Join Belle for Afternoon Tea at the Beast’s Castle Enjoy Hot Hors D’Oeuvre, Beef Ragout, Cheese Soufflé, The “Grey Stuff”, Pie & Pudding en Flambé! $37 per person / $18 for children 8 and under for “Petit Tea” with scone with jam, fruit, shortbread cookie, and drink.

Intermediate Sewing!

Ages 12+ @ McHenry Museum  April 25th @ 12:30 PM

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn more sewing techniques, understand fabric properties, and learn essential stitching techniques - in the class you will create a bag to carry your water bottle just in time for summer. All tools and materials will be provided. Call 209-558-7814 for more information and registration is requiredregistration opens April 4th.

Big Beats Sensory Jam @ Queen Bean Coffee & Social House

Independent Bookstore Day @ Bookish!

811 W. Roseburg

Saturday April 25th 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Find the Golden Ticket and win 12 audiobooks, find hidden goodies around the store, play bookstore bingo to enter to win our gift drawing, if you’re doing the Central California Bookstore Crawl, get your passport stamped and 10% off your purchase. Reminder - at Bookish every Wednesday & Friday mornings at 11am is story time (includes songs, small learning moments and stories, around 20 minutes in length). The first Friday of the month is yoga story time!

1126 14th St Downtown Modesto April 17th 5:00 - 8:00 PM $10 per guest. An all-inclusive celebration for special needs families with kid friendly DJ, dancing, games, and interactive activities for kids of all ages. Parents, caregivers, and siblings are all welcome to attend and participate. Hosted by Modesto Artists Movement and Aphrodite’s Lounge.

Friday Night Out! Co-Sponsored by the Special Olympics and City of Modesto 211 Bodem Street Modesto Senior Citizen Center

Designed for 8+ years of age, join individuals with disabilities and special needs to connect, create, and have fun with games, crafts, music and special events. Carnival Fair April 3rd - FREE games and delicious fair foods and Spring Social May 1stFREE with music from the music of John Wray.

BIG VIEW

By the ViewCrew

As we celebrate at our Pollinator Festival, Earth Day, Love Modesto Day, and enjoy the aftermath of the Almond Blossom explosion, we think about new ways to do things, new things to do and let’s make sure we keep learning, and exploring ways to make things better for all us and our next generations. Clean air is good for all of us.

Pollinator Festival

It’s spring and it is time to celebrate the amazing pollinators that keep the almond and fruit orchards producing. You can learn about the different types of pollinators and there is the most adorable little pollinator parade for the kids. There are educational booths, crafts, music, beehive demonstration, free native wildflower seeds and food trucks at the La Loma Native Garden. Don’t forget to dress up your little pollinator for the Pollinator Parade at 10:30. Presented by the LaLoma Neighborhood and California Native Plant Society. This is a free fun family event.

April 11, 10am- 2 pm 2000 Encina Ave, Modesto

Recycle

It doesn’t take that much effort to recycle. In Modesto, there are the blue cans to put your bottles, cans, cardboard and paper so what could be easier. Get cash for your cans and bottles at recycling stations around town. There are even places to recycle your mattresses and electronics. From composting to bulky item collections, check this link to help make a difference. www.modestogov.com/370/Solid-Waste-Division

Hybrids and Electrics

Gas is expensive right now, so your plug-in hybrid is a good solution. It is very affordable to charge at night, and running around town is mostly on battery, but if you have to go for, the conventional engine takes over. We haven’t put gas in our hybrid for a couple of months. Also, electric cars are simple and require less maintenance, so take that into account. Even if gas gets cheap again, the EV or hybrid is still a good call.

Earth Day is April 18

Earth Day is a community event to celebrate sustainability and environmentalism. We are excited to welcome you to Graceada Park in Modesto. There are many local vendors with great ideas to help make our community better and more sustainable so every day is Earth Day.

• Take a picture with local mascots!

• Grab lunch from local food vendors or bring a picnic!

• Meet your councilmembers or the mayor!

• Win a prize for answering recycling trivia!

• Listen to music and play games in Mancini Bowl!

Left to right from years ago: Camille Bennett (on rock),

Saturday, April 18, Graceada Park 10 AM to 2 PM

Go Modesto!

This is your tool to report things that need fixing or attention. Download the ap, and if you see dumped trash, broken streetlights, trees down, potholes or anything that needs city support, use the GoModesto! ap to get it done. Be the squeaky wheel and help report.

Stay Water Safe

We had a big snow pack a month ago and now the hot weather is melting it fast and the rivers will be running strong, and there may be a few more storms in April. Our friends at Modesto Irrigation District are getting ready for a busy water season managing the water flow. As the snow starts the water flow stronger, deeper and faster. Please watch out for dangerous currents and sudden drop offs. Stay away from the river edges as they are soft and may collapse. Be careful of cold temperatures, rocks and vegetation. Don’t take chances. https://www.cawatersafety.org/

Protect your kids:

Watch kids in around water, including pools, without being distracted Teach kids how to swim, in also in open water

Use a US Coast Guard lifejacket appropriate for the child’s weight Learn what to do in an emergency without putting yourself at risk for drowning. For more info www.safekids.com

Zefyra Mazuelos, MaevGianelli. Sophie Ohara, Sophia Haney

JAZZ BLUES VIEW

Starting off with a write-up on a local singer, Denise Choate. Denise, originally from the south, sang in musicals and church groups as a kid, singing Gospel, and gravitated toward Jazz and R&B. She started doing open mikes and sang for a class that encouraged her. When she moved to Sonora, she found her place with Rod Harris and the groups he was doing and learned Jazz standards and the American songbook of popular music. She is a songwriter and vocal coach and is busy. Last year, she did 60 gigs with her Partner in music, Mark G, in a group called La Diversion. With this group, she covers Jazz, Latin Jazz, and rhythm and blues. Her influences range from Bonnie Raitt, Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Etta James, and Nina Simone. You can see her performing in the area, and she will be the guest artist at the Blue Monday party in May.

Blue Monday party Jam continues at Café Urbano on the third Monday of every month, including April 20th. The band features John Adey Bass, Cortez Flores Drums,

Jazz and R&B In Downtown Modesto

By Eric Benson

John Burt on Sax, and your host Eric Benson on keys. We, Blue Monday folks, would like to thank Chris Murphy and Gary Nelson for helping sponsor Blue Monday! So please come out for some live music. The band plays R&B, Funk, and Motown for listening and dancing, with a great 6-piece band, food, and a full bar available.

We all need to work on supporting venues that support the arts and creating new ones, as many great bands need to get out and be heard. Together, we can make it happen and see things thrive! Check out the Intermission on April 2nd for an evening with Jazz guitarist Colt Coleman; on April 16th, enjoy Latin and American Jazz with Denise Choate’s Rhythm and Blues Project; and on April 30th, for an evening of mellow jazz with the Jana Marie Trio. Please support music in the downtown, we can’t do it without you folks!

Some great shows at the Gallo Center, but also check out some great venues out of town: The West Side Theatre in Newman,  Yoshi’s Oakland, best jazz shows, Khumba Music Center, Santa Cruz, and Piedmont Piano Company, the Back Door, and the Sound Room, located in Oakland.

New Spring Art Show

Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum is welcoming spring with a burst of color, creativity, and hometown pride, as the second art show of 2026 fills the museum with fresh work from artists across our community.

After a busy winter featuring the Reunion Show artists from the former Mistlin and Chartreuse Muse galleries, the museum is shifting gears into a new season of art with the Spring Show—an exhibit designed to feel inviting to first-time visitors and longtime supporters alike.

The Spring Art show consists of local artists, each submitting up to five pieces, creating a wide-ranging collection that spans many styles and materials. Visitors can expect to see everything from paintings and photography to ceramics, stained glass, and mixed media, with plenty of unexpected finds around each turn.

This exhibit is more than a display—it also includes awards. A panel of judges will review the artwork and select standout pieces for prizes, adding a little extra excitement for both artists and guests as the show continues through the beginning of May.

Free Programming

Best of all, the museum is inviting the public to enjoy this exhibit at no cost Friday evenings and weekends now through early May, offering families, friends, and neighbors an easy way to enjoy a little inspiration surrounded by art and classic-car history.

For those who discover a piece they cannot live without, many works are available for purchase through the Museum Gift Store. The process is simple, and the artists keep the proceeds from the sale, making each purchase a direct show of support for local talent.

Low Cost One of a Kind Entertainment

April will also bring a companion event that blends performance and visual art: “1,000 Words,” a poetry slam sponsored by the Modesto Artist’s Movement, scheduled for April 24th, 2026. The museum expects an energetic night where spoken word and artwork meet in a memorable way.

Progress at the Museum

While the galleries fill with new creations, progress continues behind the scenes as construction moves forward on the Museum’s permanent restrooms—an important step toward the long-awaited opening of the Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum lobby and the future California Welcome Center.

Donate

Want to support Graffiti USA Museum’s construction and ongoing community-focused programming? All donations received go directly to powering the Museum forward. Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum is an all-volunteer-operated non-profit organization. Consider sponsoring, donating, or volunteering today using the QR code below.

AUTHOR VIEW

By Paula Treick DeBoard, National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month and it’s also a month for celebrating independent bookstores. So basically, it’s the best month (even if we are a bit biased).  Bookish is part of a Central California Bookstore Crawl happening from April 1 to 30. Each bookstore is offering special deals, freebies or new merch, depending on location. Stop by any store to get your passport and begin your trip to check out these indie bookstores, most of which have opened in the past two years: Bookish; BK Bookstore in Ceres; Scrawl, Scribble & Smirch Bookstore in Gustine; Mountain Bookstore in Sonora; Story Books & Toys in Oakdale (the fearless organizer of this crawl!); Ripon Bookstore in Ripon and Caspian Books in Tracy. This is all leading up to Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 25, a national day of celebrating independent bookstores in our communities. We’d love to see you on the crawl!  And of course, April is for poetry lovers… The Aileen Jaffa Young Poets Contest ends on April 3 (see more information on

mostpoetry.org), and on April 14, Second Tuesday Poetry  returns to Bookish at 7pm with five featured poets from Escritores del Nuevo Sol/Writers of the New Sun, followed by an open mic.  And fiction writers, we haven’t forgotten about you! Bookish Write Club continues on April 6 and 20 with every-other-Monday meet-ups from 6:30-8:30pm. It’s a low-stakes way to meet other writers and (re)commit to your project. Also check out twice-a-month meet-ups for writers and poets at Queen Bean (follow their Instagram account at @ queenbean_coffeehouse.

We’re also welcoming debut horror writer Tamika Thompson to Bookish for the launch of her novel The Curse of Hester Gardens on April 7. We’ll talk horror and writing; books will be for sale, and Tamika can’t wait to meet you! And on April 18, we welcome Faye Snowden to celebrate the release of her Southern gothic novel, A Killing Breath. It features Raven Burns, a detective hunting down her serial killer father – perfect for fans of dark thrillers.

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ROCKABILLY VIEW

By Chris Murphy

Regular ModestoView readers know that Modesto is key to the history of Rock N Roll.   In 1937, KTRB radio signed a young band called Maddox Brothers and Rose.  Rose was then 11, and Fred Maddox didn’t know how to play bass.  He began slapping his bass to disguise his skills and as he learned, this became the keystone of the Rockabilly slap bass sound that would lead to the birth of rock later. Yes, here in Modesto, sponsored by the former Rice Furniture, on S 9thSt.  The rest is history was Elvis, Bill Haley and the Comets and more blew it open for the rest.  This music history will be showcased at the Graffiti USA Museum, where a museum space for Radio and Music History will be on display.  But this month, check out what the fuss is all about.

Don’t miss the bass slapping rockabilly sound at the State Theatre on April, where JB Presents and ModestoView, Modesto Artists Movement & Trevino’s Barber Shop present the Rockabilly Families Reunion Crazy Daze.

Featuring John Clifton Blues Band and Bill Clifton’s Chicken & Whiskey Band. This MAMA Winning band has been rockin’ the west coast for decades. Also rockin’ the stage is the Daffney Payne Punk Rockabilly band bringing the hits.  Local Tony T and the Pendletons psychobilly band will blister the stage and get you going. Enjoy cool classic hot rods outside and hot rockabilly inside. Proceeds go to Peer Recovery Art Project’s 501 C 3 non profit. Doors at 12; show starts at 12:30 p.m. Tickets: $23 in advance or $28 day of.

Also note: CSU Stanislaus’ Frankie Tovar is working on a documentary of Maddox Brothers and Rose that is filming and editing now. Stay tuned

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Record Store Day

The first Record Store Day took place on April 18th, 2008 and has only gotten bigger over the last two decades. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day. This year it once again lands on April 18th, being celebrated here in Modesto at Broken Records 807 W Roseburg Ave, in Roseburg Square, and Mad Monk 3500 Sisk Rd, just north of the mall. Broken Records is locally owned and will try to get your choices ordered for RSD, Mad Monk aka Rasputin’s usually has a much larger selection, you need to show up early to get the best picks. For a list of records and stores go to recordstoreday.com

PERFORMING VIEW

By Chris Murphy

April is loaded with a huge variety of performing arts, from “live” dinosaurs, to Bee Gees Tributes, Opera and even some cool new indie performances.

The arts are one of the keys to making Modesto special.  It’s so vital that we support the arts, and it’s not just about going out to see a show.  We are unique and it takes a lot of support.  Modesto has opera, ballet, symphony, performing arts, art galleries, live music, indie-theatre, poetry, writing and so much more.

The Modesto Symphony turns 95 with the Four Seasons.  Fitting that they are delivering Vivaldi’s greatest hit to celebrate this milestone. On April 10, at The State Theatre. This special anniversary fundraiser features a chamber orchestra performance led by Music Director Nicholas Hersh with violinist Amaryn Olmeda performing Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.

The Prospect Theatre Project  This is Modesto’s cool indie theatre space where innovative and fun events happen throughout the month.  April 3, 4 , 5 catch the last few performances of Stop Kiss on stage.

Off The Air is back – April 10

The acclaimed indie music series is back for April at the Prospect Theatre Project Don’t miss.  Talking Ghosts delivers cinematic music that feels beamed in from a forgotten corner of the underworld. The five-piece conjures ghost-folk, surf goth, and garage psych into something shadowy and surprisingly danceable — weaving songs from the echoes of what haunts them.

Strange Vine’s earthy, energetic music is a fusion of blues, psychedelic, and traditional American rock.

Radio Cavalcade.-  Go back in time with Sam Space as he takes a case from a mysteriius women in the search for the bejeweled  Maltese Falcon as a complete radio show at the Prospect.  This is a one of a kind event with sound effects and everything.

April 18 -  6:30 pm

Get more info and tix at www.prospecttheatreproject.org

The State has a line up that’s a bit of everything this month and has become the place for comedy events from national to the local with some special tribute concerts this month.

April  3- Christella Alonzo, April 11

-  Definitely Dead, April 12. – Rockabilly Reunion Crazy Days, April 24 – The Vibes play Clapton  Don’t miss out on their amazing line up of films and special this month the retro horror thriller, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman.   There will be special showings of the Oscar nominated films as well.

More info and tix at www.thestate.org

Crocodiles  Ok 80s friends.  The Last Chance Prom is happening at Crocodiles. And get this, THE  Flock of Seagulls will be playing in the cool disco vibe with the glitter, fountains and mirror balls.  So get your tix ASAP and hear your favorite hits like I Ran and Space Age Love song.  Get the hairspray.  Get tix and more info at www. corcodilesnightclub.com

The Turlock Theatre has two greats on stage this month.   April 12 – Chris Botti  April 23 -  Eli Young Band

Get tix and info at www.turlocktheatre.org

Gallo Center

From Mama, Ukuleles to Opera, there’s something for everyone at the Gallo Center.   Make sure that you join the Friends of the Center and make sure you are on the email list to get notification of special added shows, AND preferential ticket purchases to beat the rush.

Opera Modesto brings as the special performance of Rusalka by renowned Czech composer Antonin Dvorak.  This will be an impressive performance by Modesto’s own opera company, April 24 & 26

One April 3 – Vicky Lawrence will bring her famed character Mama to the state in her special “two woman” show.  April 10,  The Netflix series Life on our Planet by Dan Tapster comes to the stage.  April 11, You Should Be Dancing will deliver a fun Bee Gees Tribute and you know every song.   April 24, Alfred Robles brings his Vatos with Gatos show and wrap up the month on  April 25 with the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Special For kids

April 21 - Dinosaur World Live bring giant Dinosaur puppets to the stage that will amazing your kids.     For more info and tix, www.galloarts.org

STAR WARS VIEW

Celebrating Star Wars in the home of the Creator

By Middagh Goodwin

On May 4th, Star Wars is on everyone’s mind worldwide. But it is an extra-special day here in Modesto, USA, home to the creator, George Lucas. The original Star Wars movie was released on May 25, 1977, a day that changed modern film forever. From the opening theme and the rolling script, the world had a new lexicon of interstellar, starships, and even speed measurements. In as little as a few parsecs, this film propelled Modesto native George Lucas into the Hyperspace of film fame.

We have celebrated May the Fourth since 2016, when the Modesto City Council was the first to make an official proclamation, making it Star Wars Day. Yes, friends, this is our day, and we will celebrate and bring the action to the 10th St Plaza. So bring the whole family and join the Northern California Star Wars community in celebrating May 4 in Downtown Modesto—a free, family-friendly event. We have invited the 501st, the Wolves of Mandalore, the Rebel Legion, and Astromech builders to join us at this event. Horizon Point will go full Jedi performing in the Plaza; you can expect a few musical interludes from the movies. There will be vendors, artists, face painters, and two extraordinary guests, Andrew Nelson, who spent more time in the Darth Vader suit than any other actor, and David Gonzales, who portrayed Ak-Rev in the 1997 special edition of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. You won’t want to miss the lightsaber battles as the sun goes down. I will create a Death Star Piñata for the kids to decimate.  Everyone is encouraged to cosplay as their favorite Star Wars characters. Monday, May 4th, 5-9 pm in the 10th Street Plaza. The State Theatre will be showing Star Wars Episodes IV, V, and VI on May 2nd and 3rd. Watch them on the big screen, as Lucas intended. The Mandalorian and Grogu are set to premiere on May 2

ZEN VIEW

BARGAIN VIEW Unknowability Awesome April!

April brings those lovely spring days, and with them, the most vibrant flowers bloom, bursting with color. Ms. M embraces the season by taking her favorite dogs out for regular strolls and spending time in the garden. With the milder weather, everyone tends to get out of the house more. Here are some great ways to enjoy the month and get some fantastic deals!

DoMo’s first Fridays kick off the season on April 3rd. DoMo has two blocks of handmade vendors, street food, and entertainment. Rain or shine, come out and be a part of this family-friendly community event. DoMo First Fridays are a fun, free event that runs from 5-9 pm. Info: https:// www.instagram.com/domofirstfridays

Music is the heartbeat of the world, and the beloved Off The Air is excited to return with its Friday night music series at the Prospect Theater in downtown Modesto. The all-ages event on April 10th features performances by Talking Ghosts and Strange Vine. Tickets: $16 advance/$20

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door. Doors: 7 p.m. Show: 8 p.m. Info: https://www.instagram.com/offtheair/

The change of season has ushered in a burst of flowers and lush greenery in the gardens! On April 18th, the Modesto Garden Club warmly invites you to their annual Spring Garden Tour. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you are invited to explore 5 exquisite homes and gardens in Modesto. Previous events have consistently amazed guests with breathtaking gardens and residences. Experiencing spring in a garden is genuinely delightful. Tickets: $25. Info: https://www.modestogardenclub.org/

If a stroll through a garden isn’t your thing, then Earth Day at the park on April 18th could be just what you need! This annual community event is perfect for families, promotes sustainability, and environmental awareness for all ages. Join the fun at Graceada Park in Modesto from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this free celebration. Expect vendors, live music, eco-friendly booths, trivia, games, & more for everyone to enjoy. Info: https://www.modestogov. com/415/Earth-Day

Every year, the Stanislaus Artist Open Studio Tour brings the community together. Local artists open their studios for everyone to enjoy and spread some joy. This year, you’re invited to visit their creative spaces on the weekend of April 25th and 26th, from 11 AM to 5 PM. Whether you’re a newcomer or a returning visitor, you can explore the art studios on a self-guided tour, with a free tour booklet available online. Info: http://www.stanislausaos.co

I love the spring!  After all, what’s not to love?

I open the window and the uplifting, early morning light comes streaming in.  I open the door and hear the geese honking as they soar overhead, heading north.  I step outside on my morning walk and, feeling the cool breeze, share the buckeye butterflies’ delight as they dance around my body, their newly born lives a surge of graceful, ecstatic movement.

Yet amidst all this glory, I find that my attention today is caught by one small, as-yet-unplanted flower – a dark burgundy-colored ranunculus, its petals still enfolded around a very small yellow pistil at the center.   It sits in a small pot just

By Chris Condon

to this flower because of its “enfoldedness”, its pure potentiality – its about-to-open, not-quite-yet-unfurled feeling of magnificent possibility.  Yet I also sense, along with this joyfulness, a little feeling of sadness.  Much as I might wish, if only for a moment, to pause the passage of time and hold on to this open space, such beauty is ephemeral.  Like the buckeye butterflies, it is transitory; it appears for a while, and then is gone.

Or seemingly so…

In “The Waking”, one of my favorite poets, Theodore Roethke, wrote, “Light takes the tree; but who can tell us how?”  This question of “how?” is really quite wonderful, as it points to not only the transitory nature of our life but also to its ultimate unknowability.  Is this really what we think it is?  Encouragingly, he later writes, “So take the lively air,/ And, lovely, learn by going where to go.”

Yes, spring is here, and time does fly, and gundy ranunculus, and I – all of us together

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May 1st First Friday

May 8th Neon Radio

May 15th The Mixtape

May 22nd Red Pony Band

May 29th Delta Rhythms Band

June 5th First Friday

June 12th Triple D

June 19th BluesBox Bayou

June 26th The Rewind 209

July 3rd First Friday

July 10th The Good Ones

July 17th THIRD SOL

July 24th Third Party

July 31st The Vibes

Aug 7th First Friday

Aug 14th 132’s

Aug 21st Hit Replay

Aug 28thTBA

Sept 4th First Friday

Sept 11th Valley Heat

Sept 18th Remedy

Sept 25th Denise Choate

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Main Street Inn, Ripon

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Gallo Center for the Arts

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Lo-Fidelity Laboratories, Modesto Splash Bar, Modesto

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Queen Bean Coffee, Modesto Doghouse Tap, Ceres

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La Ceiba, Modesto

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Queen Bean Coffee House

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April 30th

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StanCo Home Improvement Show

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April 18th

Central Valley Ska Festival DJ Tease

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1. George Thorogood and the Destroyers rocked the Gallo Center

2. Roy Stevens & Annalisa Winberg of Opera Modesto get the show going at Graffiti USA Museum

3. Kimberly Bermudez wins the Women’s Modesto Marathon

4. Local officials celebrate the groundbreaking of the new 7th St Bridge

5. Landmark Preservation Commission chair Harrison Power at the 7th St Bridge groundbreaking with one of the lions that will be saved.

6. Kristy Moore gets ready for Art Walk.

7. Lourdes the Be Anything Team at Eggstravaganza.

8. Vivian enjoys checking out the mini Zippytown at the Graffiti USA Museum

9. A.J. MItchell gets ready for the Modesto Marathon 10. Randy Marantz and Chris Murphy get ready for George Thorogood

11. Mike and Melodee Jantz enjoy the Chef Robert Root showcase at Intermission

12. Tye Bauer and Maera Faulkner enjoy the Chef Robert Root dinner.

13. Great friends gather to support local Chef Robert Root.

14. The 132s rock St. Patrick’s Day at Sidelines. 15. Modesto Sound is ready to deliver the great experience.

16. Griffin and Nicolette pour the green brew at Twisted Pig Shamrocked

18. Hallee Smith and her Rockit Family enjoy Shamrock

19. Seth Willet of Aware let’s it fly covering Van Halen.

20. Aware Band rocks the Shamrock

21. Flying Blind’s Matt Brown gives it all at Twisted Pig’s Shamrock.

22. Madison, Lisa, Beth and Travis celebrate Shamrock

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Chris Murphy: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11,12,13,15,16,17,18,19, 22 Harrison Power: 4, 5 Michael Mangano: 1, 3, 20, 21 David Schroeder: 2 Middagh Goodwin: 14

17. Fun times at the Eggstravaganza at the McHenry Mansion