THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE IN THE 209
AUG2026 TOP TEN PICKS!
ModStock at Graceada Park
15th Banda Y Mariachi at Gallo Center
15-16 MPA Mary Poppins at Gallo Center
28th Farm to Fork at Sciabica Family Olive Oil
29th 80’s Dance Pawty at Turlock Senior Center
29th Brett Dennen at The State Theatre
29th Invincible Comics 10 Year Anniversary at Invincible Comics
Be sure to check this issue’s Modesto View CALENDAR PAGES WITH OVER 500 EVENTS LISTED EVERY MONTH ONLINE at: ModestoView.com for the most comprehensive daily schedule of events, festivals, movies and concerts throughtout our 209 area!
GREETINGS VIEW
This is what makes things work. This is how we innovate. This is how we create goals and new ideas. We may not make it happen as big as we want it, but it gets the wheels turning. I like it when people have big ideas and goals and want to make some magic happen. Dave Heller is one of those people who brings the Modesto Roadsters to town as more than just a professional baseball team, but a vehicle to make memories for kids and families. Heck, it may even include an amusement park. It’s not just the idea, it’s what it does for people. Aaron Valencia saw an abandoned silo building that many of us looked at daily, and he saw so much more. Against better judgement, he took a leap and decided he could do it. The town watched and waited as it evolved over the last few years and here we are, with a space that is unlike any other. It’s a HUGE celebration of our agriculture history twisted up for a modern experience bringing people together, sitting next to MJC, The Graffiti USA Museum and hopefully will
generate a new arts district in Modesto and maybe expand downtown.
We all need to feel like this when we plan something. Whether it’s with our kids, family, our workplace, our community, let’s set big goals. Let’s push the boundaries of what we can do. Marie Gallo had a big dream to have a performing arts space, and after many different attempts and a will of steel, the Gallo Center was built and it changed Modesto. Sure, it took a huge team to actually make it happen with years of fundraising, but she pushed and pushed until it got done. Parents wanted a children’s museum and MoChiMu was born. Same for Graffiti USA. ModStock has 100 bands in one day! That’s what visionaries do. We need more of them. Modesto needs to be an innovation hub, we need more new start-up companies, we need new innovative food companies, we need to show our region that we are creative and can get things done. We have the water, the electricity, the land, BUT, we have to push. We have to push the machine
and the gears and cogs of our community to believe as well, and not settle for just OK. That’s how we die. Visit Modesto regularly shows what “can be” and people respond. Chris Ricci and JCD created X Fest, and it was really cool. I miss that festival feeling and the bands it created and promoted. It wasn’t just the music festival, it’s what happened in the music scene all year long around it. We can learn from what works well and what doesn’t, but it doesn’t mean we stop aiming for the stars. It’s an attitude that we can be better and crazy cool things will pay off. When we stop trying, that’s when we are in trouble. We are seeing come cool new businesses open, but we are losing long time businesses like O’Briens. What comes next? Will we retreat and let the Wal-Marts take over or will something better come next? That’s why we need to keep being champions of our local businesses. It’s the local small businesses that are the idea generators. Let’s help them become bigger businesses. We need a local government that treats every business like it’s the most necessary thing. Let’s think big, let’s team up, let’s make it easy for everyone to work together, let’s find the bottlenecks and roadblocks and fix it so we are moving forward. Let’s speak up. When you drive by the Modesto Silos, what ideas come to your mind? Where can we go?
Thanks for reading and let’s see what we can do together.
With Gratitude, Chris
Murphy Publisher and Founder
– ModestoView CEO- Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group
Dream Big, Think Big, Do Big Things.
Thank you Modesto Roadsters for honoring me and our family as a Hometown Hero. I truly love being a positive part of Modesto.
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
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Abigail Power
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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
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COMMUNITY VIEW
VoteView
The general election is November 3.
Now is the time to make sure your voter status is correct. Since California is mail in, please make sure you get your ballot in the mail a few days before the November 4 election day as there may be a couple of days from the time you drop it and it gets processed. The post office was created by Ben Franklin and is one of the most fundamental systems that bring a voice and power to every single person in the United States, no matter where they live or how much money they have. We need to keep it strong and functional. Mail it early as that post mark is very important.
ACTION ITEM: Check your status and make sure you are prepared to vote. https://registertovote.ca.gov/
Baseball View
By Chris Murphy
Could there be a playoff in the Modesto Roadsters future?
As we run the bases into August, the Roadsters are in first place. Last month saw the amazing 9th inning comeback from 0-11 to 12-11. There have been many great nights like this and the fun and promotions have been a blast. I was honored to be named Hometown Hero last month and it was so good to have our Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group, ModestoView and Graffiti USA Museum teams there to celebrate. Thank you! If the Roadsters continue to play like this, there could be a playoff. Make sure you go so this great local professional baseball team.
Enjoy the promotions like $2 Tuesdays, Sunday games at 11am, free parking, take the kids, check out the Friday fireworks on August 7th and 28th and so much more. Stay up to date at www.modestoroadsters.com
On the Cover
Over the last month, there have been hundreds of pictures of the new Modesto Silos, so we want with a crazy idea to turn Michael J Mangano loose on an abstract apparition of this iconic building. The huge walls inspire something artistic and he has nailed it. Wait until you see the insides. See Page 16 to learn more.
GO TURLOCK
80’s Dance Paw-ty
The Ellington Feline Foundation is a registered California non-profit animal care organization dedicated to making life better for cats and the community. They believe every feline deserves love, care, and a safe place to call home.
They are hosting Ellington Back To The 80s Dance Paw-ty an Eighties theme dance fundraiser, August 29th, 6 to 11 pm. Get your tickets now for dinner and the dance or if you just want to come dancing like it is 1989 you can purchase just the dance ticket 8-11 pm. DJ-M80 aka Middagh Goodwin will be spinning songs from the decade of decadence on vinyl the way they were meant to be heard. Put on those leg warmers, members only jackets, break out the aquanet and dance for a fantastic cause. This is a 21 over event.
With your support, they can create a stronger, kinder community for cats and the people who care about them. Together, making a lasting difference in the lives of these deserving animals. zeffy.com/en-US/ ticketing/ellington-back-to-the-80sdance-paw-ty
Going Back to School ART VIEW
By Jim Christiansen
Back to School month
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Modesto City Schools on August 11, CSUS on August 19, and MJC resumes on August 24. Looking for Art Classes? Seek out Modesto Art Academy on Scenic and Modesto Art and Design in Salida as Fall enrollment is open for both. Carnegie Arts Center and Dragonfly Art for Life have classes open to student creatives. Check out Art Night at Queen Bean or one of the creator events at The Raven’s Perch or Bookish and look for student artists during Art Walk downtown August 20.
Turlock seems to be the Art Hub for August. Art Around Town takes place August 7 and features venues such as Gallery Finesse, Pink Duck Gallery, Carnegie Arts Center, CSUS students’ First Street Gallery, and more. The Carnegie Annual Showcase is open in the Ferrari Gallery until August 29, and the Yosemite Renaissance exhibit opens in the Lobby Gallery August 4. John Kifer won the Showcase Best of Show award for his acrylic on panel piece “Leap of Faith.” Over 300 entries, whittled down to around 96 pieces, make this show worth the short drive to Turlock. July hosted the Stanislaus County Fair, where Carole Earle
won 7 first-place ribbons and Best of Show in the county art competition.
Back in Modesto, the Modesto Roadsters Ball Club conference room has a commissioned painting by artist Miranda Pogue. Miranda captured the spirit of the new Modesto baseball icons. Brad Stone completes the final month of his show of vintage automobiles at Kruse Lucas Gallery on Tully, across the road from The Silos redevelopment project, now a full-fledged event, eating and gathering venue, with a unique art collection. Aaron Valencia has been a host to many arts special events while Silos is a work in progress. Broadsides, the collaboration of poet Dana Koster and artist Chelsea America, are Artists of the Month with their House of the Dark hosted at Bookish in Roseburg Square. Stop in to find out what the show is about, then see if their Modesto or Central Valley Princess hats are available. Kaila Kindley also has a fashion line and music production at his studio, Gallery 1119, on Kansas Avenue. Gallery open Wednesday to Saturday, 5 to 8 PM
McHenry Museum opens MONSTRAS! Female Legends of Latin America August
14 to October 4. The traveling exhibition MONSTRAS is based on the podcast of the same name created by Dr. Orquidea Morales and Brenda Salguero (M.M.St & MBA) and includes original art illustrating each Monstras! tale.
For the ceramics-minded, the San Joaquin Potters Guild Members show is held at the Stockton Art League gallery August 3 to 27. Back in Turlock, the Pink Duck Gallery is adding a frame shop to the venue.
Assuming all goes according to plan for the Stanislaus Artists Open Studio Fall event, October 17 and 18, the tour booklets will be available this month to help you plan your visit to the participating artists and studios. The online version will appear after the booklet is printed. Look for them during the August 20 downtown Modesto Art Walk.
GO TURLOCK
Thursday Night Music
Did you know that Dust Bowl Brewery in Turlock hosts free live music every Thursday evening 6-9 pm? On August 6th Maddy Hudson will be the entertainment for the evening playing all your acoustic favorites. John Hodge will be performing original and country covers on the 13th. 3X MAMA winner and local favorite Tea Noelle will keep you mesmerized on the 20th, Ending the month on 27th Kenny Moore will be taking the mic, you might remember him for his time with the 132’s.
Dust Bowl Brewery 3000 Fulkerth Rd. Turlock.
To the girl who played the song she wrote about a guy… who was sitting in the audience.
That was brave. You were nervous, but you trusted yourself. Your song was an offering of your inner world, and the whole room was inspired by that.
This letter is for you, and for everyone else whose victories may have gone unnoticed this summer.
Congratulations to the musician who played an original song at open mic for the first time. The shaking in your voice is what happens when you’re doing something magical.
To the one who forgot the lyrics and kept going.
To the singer who found the confidence to be louder.
To the artist who asked someone to collaborate. And to the one who said yes.
To everyone who allowed themselves to be a beginner.
And everyone who was able to quiet their inner critic and allow themselves to feel free.
Big victories, accolades, or accomplishments aren’t that extraordinary. They are simply the trophies at the end of a long journey of small wins.
So, if you created something, congratulations.
If you performed, congratulations.
If you failed, congratulations.
Keep going
SONGWRITER VIEW MAMA VIEW
Celebrating Modesto Area Artists
by Middagh Goodwin
October 2oth, the Modesto Area Music Awards will celebrate twenty-seven years of music and live entertainment in the 209 at the Historic State Theatre. Over the years, thousands of acts, venues, and events have been nominated, and you, the fans, have chosen the winners. Who would have imagined in 2000 that twenty-seven years later, MAMA would still be going strong and become an annual event so many people look forward to and are so passionate about? Both Chris Murphy and Ricci have championed music in Modesto and the surrounding areas, from X-Fest to ModestoView, creating and sponsoring events incorporating all styles of music and hosting the annual awards show.
A list of nominations is being compiled, and there is still time to get your favorites considered by posting on the Facebook page or emailing mamarecords209@ gmail.com. The final MAMAnees will be announced when voting goes live in September at www.modestoareamusic. com. Make sure to go over the entire ballot before submitting your votes. You can only vote once and must verify your email address.
Check out some potential nominees, visit the venues, cafes, and bars, see the artists perform, and then vote. You will have five weeks to cast your votes, and I am certain more than one friend or family member will ask you to vote for them. A couple of great opportunities to catch some nominees will be at Rock Fest at Twin Rivers or Porchfest in Ripon on August 1st, Modstock at Graceada Park on August 9th, and Black Bomb Fest at the Motherlode Fairgrounds in Sonora on August 15th. Music in the Plaza each Friday until the end of September. Catch a show at the Queen Bean or one of the many craft breweries that host live entertainment.
Remember that you can only vote once, so review all the categories and select your choices. After you have submitted your votes, please verify your email. Voting will be live at www.modestoareamusic.com on Sunday, September 15th at Noon; you are the academy, and your votes choose the winners.
The Modesto Area Music Awards is free, but unfortunately, only for MAMAnees and their guests. It is streamed live on the ModestoView website, allowing you to tune in and watch the excitement unfold. Everything will take place at the State Theatre on October 21st, the one night of the year when Punks and Metalheads, Bluesmen, and singer-songwriters all get together for a night to celebrate each other. Performers and venues, send your gigs to events@modestoview.com to stay on the radar and be included in the calendar. Make sure to tag us in your posts #modestoview
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The Grange Silos
Towering above drivers along Highway 99 and locals alike for nearly 80 years are the Modesto Silos, the former Grange Company grain elevator which has recently been repurposed and reimagined into a restaurant, cafe, bar, and venue. The structure is well-recognized in the Modesto skyline and serves as a concrete reminder and monument to the area’s deep roots in agricultural production. Just one piece of what was a larger feed mill and processing plant for the Grange Company between North 9th Street and Madonia Avenue, the Silos represented the most modern grain storage and handling when they were dedicated on April 30th, 1947.
The Grange Company, founded in 1874 and originally based in Downtown Modesto, relocated its mill to Ninth Street and Tully Road by 1928. A new office at 1874 Ninth Street was completed in 1938 and a warehouse along Madonia Avenue was built in 1939. As production increased, additional storage and handling capacity necessitated additional equipment and facilities.
The Grange Company in November 1946 announced plans for a new $75,000 grain elevator with approval from the Civilian Production Administration, which noted the project as essential infrastructure to increase food production as the domestic economy transitioned to peacetime operations following World War II. The scope of the project increased to $150,000 by December 1946 when plans for expanded rail spurs and a grain conveyor over Madonia Avenue to connect to the feed mill were added into the facility expansion.
Designed and built by Burton F. Dinsmore of Alhambra to hold a combined storage capacity of 200,000 bushels of bulk grain, the poured concrete and steel structure was connected to the feed mill by a 275-feet auger conveyor. Construction methods were unique to complete the towering structure of 142 feet at its highest point, as a total of 98 jacks on steel posts were utilized which held platforms that supported the concrete forms, equipment, and the crew. The jacks would raise the platform and concrete forms as each poured section was completed. When construction was finished, the struc-
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ture consisted of 3,000 cubic feet of cement supported by 175 tons of steel reinforcement. Just five months after the project was announced, the Grange Company held the dedication for its new grain elevator on April 30, 1947. Among those in attendance for the City of Modesto were Mayor Carl Shannon, Fire Chief George Wallace, and Council Members L.M. Morris, James Wilson, and Carl Stanley. Representing the Grange Company were Grange Company President Arlo Turner along with Everett Turner and Albin H. Turner Jr.
In August 1962, at the height of the Cold War, the Grange grain elevator was one of the first authorized nuclear fallout shelters in Stanislaus County. The Grange Company’s mill operations between Ninth and Madonia continued until the mill was shut down in the early 1970’s following the purchase of two modern mills in Ceres and Fresno. In 1974, the old mill and all associated equipment were sold at auction and subsequently dismantled, leaving just the Grange headquarters at the corner of N. Ninth and Campus Way, the Madonia warehouses, and the grain elevator and silos, the latter of which had been leased to the Lyng Company for sunflower seed storage. The silos later in September 1981 survived a close fire at the adjacent seed dryer, largely due to its fire resistant construction materials which minimized damage to an estimated two million pounds of seeds stored at the time! After the Grange Company had been in business for 108 years, Modesto’s oldest company sold its Valchris Poultry subsidiary to Foster Farms in January 1982, and by 1988 had liquidated its other assets and properties including the grain elevator and silos, which came to be affiliated with the Trinidad/Benham Corporation.
There have been past proposals to revitalize the massive silos for a renewed purpose, none of which came to fruition until the property was purchased by Aaron Valencia, who sought to reimagine the silos into a place where the community comes together. The iconic structure, with its connections to a storied Modesto company tied to modernized agricultural development in the wake of World War II, makes the launch of the Modesto Silos all the more special and worthy of celebration. By utilizing and highlighting the notable silos rather than developing from scratch, the building and atmosphere will bring with it authenticity and something that is distinctly Modesto. From storing and processing feed and grain to now serving up fine fare and libations, the Modesto Silos is where history and the present moment meet.
HISTORY VIEW GEEK VIEW
Comic Book Creators Gather for the 10 Year Anniversary of Invincible Comics
If you’re a comic book fan in Modesto, then Invincible Comics on the corner of Tully and Standiford needs no introduction. But if you’ve missed out over the past decade, then you should know that the store is planning a big celebration for its 10th birthday on Saturday, August 29th from 10am to 6pm, and everyone’s invited. Modesto View caught up with owner Sean Beck to talk about the event, what Modesto means to him, a question everyone in this city has asked at some point, and what Invincible Comics has planned for the future.
Modesto View: What inspired you to open Invincible Comics?
Sean Beck: I wanted to do something I’m passionate about and I wanted to be involved with our community. I felt that with my vision, I could bring not just a comic book shop, but an experience and atmosphere that people would love.
MV: What are some of the major accomplishments for Invincible Comics in the past ten years?
SB: Just surviving- scratch that- thriving through COVID would be the biggest accomplishment to date. It was a challenging time for everyone, but as a business owner, it felt daunting and incredibly scary. Every day was a new report about store closings across the country, and here we were, hustling and thriving through it because the community loved and needed us.
MV: What does the city of Modesto mean to Invincible Comics?
SB: Modesto means a lot. It’s my birthplace, where I grew up, and where I’ve raised my
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kids. I don’t think our city/community realizes how much they mean to us. We’re here for them, and they in-turn for us. And it’s the birthplace of George Lucas, the creator of the greatest movie series of all time. (Why don’t we have any “Star Wars” statues in town?!) Modesto is special, an incredibly diverse city that is very loving.
MV: Tell us about the 10 year anniversary celebration!
SB: For our 10th Anniversary, I wanted to do something special for our customers. I want them to think of this event as a comic convention without the ticket price. We’re putting together the largest group of comic creators we’ve ever had within our doors: Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, Ramon Villalobos, Jamie Sullivan, Justin Greenwood, Derek Hunter, James Myers, Adam Harris, Harold George, Omar Salinas, Micah Mate, Andrew Rodriguez & Jose Vasquez! We’ll have a store-wide sale as well!
MV: Any goals on the horizon for Invincible Comics that you’d like to share?
SB: We’re always looking to improve the experience for our customers, and I think they’ll be excited for our website when we roll it out soon. Maybe, eventually, a store exclusive [comic book variant cover].
MV: And lastly, what are you reading?
SB: Well, “Invincible Universe: Battle Beast” of course. I’m biased. Anything from Robert Kirkman & Ryan Ottley would get me. But I would also say that “Absolute Batman” and “Dungeon Crawler Carl” are great as well.
You can find Invincible Comics at 3430 Tully Rd Ste. # 24, 95350. You can call at 209-409-8027 or find them online at Facebook.com/InvincibleComics.Comic Book Creators Gather for the 10 Year Anniversary of Invincible Comics
BAR VIEW
Get Uplifted at the Alchemist Cafe
By Chris Murphy
You know the ViewCrew, we are always looking for the best local cocktails and experiences. We search high and low to find interesting things to eat and drink and now, we can guide you into a whole new world of elixirs and magical concoctions, artisan snacks, local art and a nice safe space for all.
Elderberry, Butterfly. Mushrooms, Kava, Cacao, Marigold Flowers, Mugwort and many more special ingredients will tantalize your taste buds, give your lips a little buzz, and create some calming energy.
Candace Fleming has been a bartender in our area for years, serving at many of our favorite places. A couple of years ago, she started a new journey of health and natural ingredients that would create a new flavor with new sensations, also serving a boost to her autoimmune system. Alcohol free for a few years, she is creating uplifting experiences with herbs and blended elixirs. She started out with a Mocktail mobile bar Alchemy & Elixirs and quickly developed a following.
She was introduced to her location on E Street by Gretchen Peek of Clayton Coffee, her coffee supplier. I think it is so cool when people build a new business in an area of town that needs a reboot, and Candace has done that. She converted a two-bedroom home into an art space, dining room, therapy room and spaces to explore holistic wellness and healing, featuring local artist presentations and a patio and porch for music.
The living room and kitchen are Candace’s workshop, mixing elixirs, blended teas, juices and even traditional coffee. She has a pantry of herbs and spices, house made pesto and sauces, along with fresh fruits and vegetables and a variety of add-ons.
So I ask, how do you start? As a classic ADD kid, I was looking for something calming with a bit of euphoria for focus
and
and went to work making me a Cosmic Kava, with juiced pineapple and coconut cream. Served in a large coconut bowl, topped with an edible flower, the taste is smooth. After a while, your lips tingle a bit and you feel the calm. You can’t set down the Kava bowl, so it’s good to sit and enjoy. While I was there, many people come in, order and go. Some sit in the dining room, on the patio outside or the couch on the porch. While I enjoyed my kava, we sampled some of the sourdough flatbreads and salads. The popular flatbreads are the Sweet and Spicy and the Mediterranean and the Café Caeser. Continuing on my journey, I went for the Lucid Dream, based on mugwort, juiced blackberries, Lavender Agave Syrup, Blue Lotus Tincture, and Sage.
Never one to say no to a roadie, I asked for one of the favorite and tasty elixirs called the Emerald Aura, with Marigold flower, Rosemary Honey syrup, spirulina, fresh orange and edible flower and and grabbed an amazing sourdough, brie, peach and cucumber sandwich.
One last tip, the Goddess Sangria is a something ready to drink any day and its car safe, made with hibiscus, agave, juiced grapes, fresh lime, star anise and rosemary.
This is a really interesting and fun place. If you are looking for some kind of uplifted experience or just want something really healthy and tasty, the Alchemist Café is your place. Candace also supporst local makers, Hot Mama Salsa, KH Mushroom, Nama’s Kitchen Sourdough, Wellspring Gardens, Seed of Love Cacao, Dusty Bee’s Honey, and Green Digits farms.
If you are on your way to work, stop by and get a Lightworker Latte, with espresso, ashwagandha mushroom, brown sugar
and coconut milk, or just get a black coffee, up to you
Look for some music on the patio and porch too with live @ the Alchemist with Sex Drive, Amazon Crimes, the Flowers and more on Aug 15. Monthly first Sunday services offer Somatic reconnection, Aura readings, and plant medicine.
Whatever you are seeking, take some time and learn what some of these beverages can do and their benefits. Candace has taken the time to become an expert in this and has created a place where artists, healers, musicians and entrepreneurs can feel at home, and all are welcome. You will feel the good energy.
The Alchemist Café 1330 E Street Modesto 209-852-4143
Open 8 am. Till 7 M-W 9 pm Th – Sat Closed Sunday @thecafealchemist
how do I start? Her answer was Kava
POETRY VIEW FUN THINGS VIEW
Pushing the Edge: Poetry, Comedy, and Courage at Queen Bean!
by Sam Pierstorff
Art does not exist to keep us comfortable. The best poetry asks difficult questions. The best comedy shines a light into places we would rather not look. Sometimes it makes us laugh, sometimes it makes us uncomfortable, and often it does both at once. That’s exactly the point.
Modesto is no longer content to be a quiet town waiting for culture to arrive. We are creating it ourselves! Through its series of events that center spoken word and comedy, the Modesto Artists Movement and the artists who perform are not simply entertaining audiences. That’s too simple. Our goal is to start conversations (or expand them), challenge assumptions, push the envelope and build a community willing to embrace courageous (and sometimes cringe-worthy) expression. This month, we are kicking it up ten notches with four incredible nights of comedy and poetry at Queen Bean Coffee & Social House. Our signature Poetry Night & Haiku Battle returns (8/12) with an evening of open mic poetry (with musical accompaniment) and the crowd-favorite haiku battle. Winners are determined by the volume of your kazoo! $200 in prizes and handmade trophies! Later in the month, our Poetry Slam (8/26) welcomes acclaimed American-Iranian poet Jaz Sufi from the Bay Area to feature alongside local poets competing in the poetry slam. Poets get 3 minutes to recite one poem
and the audience gets to judge! Sign up and slam! The winner gets $200!
Comedy also takes center stage this month (8/14) and it takes a dark turn with California’s premier dark comedy showcase Dark and Darker hosted by Marc Maple, featuring comedians willing to explore the uncomfortable, the controversial, and the taboo. This is material even comedians would never do in public until now. Be prepared for some very awkward and hysterical moments. Mature audiences only.
Finally, on 8/28, the Comedy Roast Battle returns! Hosted by the fifth ranked Roast Battler in the country, Josh Means, this event pits comedians head-to-head in a fast-paced contest of verbal destruction. This is not for the weak! Comedians quite literally destroy each other while we watch them burn. It’s painful and glorious!
Pre-sale tickets are available on our IG pages and door tickets are also available. Join us and let’s see what happens when Modesto decides to push the edge together.
Fun Things To Do!
by the View Crew
When you drive around town you discover some interesting things. You need to stop and check it out and see what’s interesting or new in town. If you see something new and fun, let us know at info@modestoview.com or dm us @ModestoView
Rock N Roll Ice Cream
Did you know you can get super cold ice cream, all rolled up with your mixes and tucked neatly into a bowl. This just may be one of the most interesting and fun to eat ice creams in town. You select your flavor, select your toppings and you get a Rock N Roll ice cream. The ordering process is automated while you watch the team make the treats. They will call your name or number when ready.
801 Oakdale Rd A-5 Modesto 209-8462111 11-11:50 pm daily www.instagram. com/rocknrollhandrolledicecream/
New Fresh Organics
A former flower shop has been empty on McHenry for a long time, coming this month you can enjoy the new Frontier Organics Store. Specializing in “real nutrient dense products for real results”, they do the work to make sure these are the best products and they make sure they read the label so you don’t have to. Also carrying raw and organic honey, eggs and milk along with tallow skincare and more.
Opening Aug 1, it will be a nice change at 429 McHenry. Modesto @frontierorganis.store
New Dulceria on 9th
H and 9th gets new excitement as Dulceria Mojica has opening and is bringing the party. Since the end of June, you can get Atresania Mexican, restaurant supplies, party décor, pinatas, refrescos, dulces and so much more. Great to have this in downtown Modesto.
Stop and check it out. 801 9th St Modesto Open daily 8am – 7pm 209750-9405
FOOD VIEW
The Post is a Great Escape
By Chris Murphy
Dining is an escape. An escape away from the outside world, the daily grind, or just an escape from cooking. The best escapes are when you can gather with friends, enjoy a great meal, and maybe even laugh or dance a bit.
Well, we have a place for you that has all of these qualities, tucked out of the way in northwest Modesto. Old timers remember the Shell labs, and currently it’s been home to the ITT school where one of the key programs is Culinary training. But out front, since 2002, you can find The Post Restaurant. It is truly a hidden gem in our community with fantastic food and best of all, its own Italian street. Yes, years ago, owners Hoppy and Linda Lou Post were traveling in Italy, and fell in love with the Italian via, piazzas and cafes. Returning to the states, they wanted to recreate this feeling and built The Post Restaurant. Entering The Post, an array of booths and tables sit under a twinkle light sky with shops and cafes lining the street with second story balconies and even the extra guest gazing down. In the center, you’ll find the cafes, photographers with a stage that’s the corner of this street. Also located along the street is a full bar that has its own lobby and patio. Once you get a table and maybe order your first drink, take time to walk around and explore all the village piazza details.
True to its Italian inspired design, the food does the talking, and it has a lot to say. Chef Jose Moralez has global training behind him. He was head chef at French restaurant, a Japanese chef, and was trained in Italian cuisine and even makes his own desserts and both NY and French cheesecake. Today he
has been leading the kitchen at The Post for over sixteen years. Everything is from scratch, the sauces, dressings and the entrees are innovative and delicious.
One of the first things that caught my eye was the Honey Walnut Shrimp with “fries” over a salad. I love this dish. I worked in Asia for years and it was my go-to. When I say fries, these are finely shredded and fried then placed over the top of the shrimp with the sauces on top. It was better than I had hoped. I asked Jose what his specialties are and he quickly answered his pasta and steaks.
We went all in on the pasta, enjoying his decadent Fettuccini Alfredo with chicken and it was rich, smooth and stacks up against the best with dual garlic bread slices. We didn’t try the steak but we enjoyed the monster tall California Burger with avocado, onion rings and caramelized onions, served so tall it has a knife through it. If you are in the mood for something lighter, the Chicken Caesar wraps in a sun-dried tomato wrap, served with fries. We started with their appetizer wings and refreshing Campari soda. Next time, I am going for the Shrimp Scampi or the
Do not finish your visit without enjoying Chef’s New York cheesecake or deep-fried cheesecake.
The Post features a full bar with the traditional faves and offers flights of Mimosas or even the giant Mega Mimosa or Mega Margarita that will be fun for your whole group. Don’t overlook the Mocktails so everyone in your group can cheers your great meal.
Our experience was really made wonderful by the Asst. General Manager Itzia Ramirez, who I might add was very responsive through social media and is a wonderful friendly host at the Post. Hoppy and Linda Lou’s daughter Lenea is currently running the family business with her daughter Sahara coming up next. The staff including Gabe Ruiz and Ceara Plancart made sure our service was exceptional.
The Post is a local favorite for business meetings with a variety of meeting and dining spaces. Weddings are very popular and make most of the weekend business, so check with them for your next company event. Hours are 11-3 Monday – Thursday and 11 – 9 on Fridays when you will find weekly entertainment, with a band, DJ or every two weeks with comedy, hosted by Roman Guzman of KRVR 105.5. You can also enjoy their monthly market, Sunset in the Post Courtyard with Photo booths, painting, local produce and jams on 4-9 pm Aug 7 and Sept 18. OctoberFest is coming Oct 3.
There is truly something for everyone, so try it for lunch during the week or on a fun Friday night.
The Post Restaurant 5801 Stoddard Rd. Modesto 209-543-6180
www.postmodesto.com
Picotta Cod with Prawns.
Hope Works. INTER VIEW
by Chris Murphy
Really,
this is all you need to know...
There are few programs that deliver more than they promise and have a visual and immediate impact on a community.
Modesto has battled litter and blight for years and it just seems to be a hopeless chase. FIRST, let’s get this straight, people need to stop littering. I don’t know why people throw trash on the streets and in our community. It’s one of my pet peeves. It’s so rude and destructive. Ok, that’s out of my system.
There are some programs that are such an obvious success. A city like Modesto has a lot of needs, and there are people in our community that have needs as well, but a clean city inspires more activity, more tourism, more business and creates civic pride. Modesto had a good start with the Downtown Streets Team, that was dedicated to keeping Modesto streets clean, at the same time offering job experience, case management and incentivized work. And it worked, the city was cleaner, and people were moving ahead. Sadly, the parent company failed, and the city looked for other options.
Jason Conway, Executive Director of the Modesto Gospel Mission, had proposed an idea before Downtown Streets Team, and he quickly re-activated the idea of HopeWorks to replace the Downtown Streets Team. As you know, the Gospel Mission is a very efficient operation, carefully managing funds and programs to serve the unhoused and those that need care and guide them on a new path.
We asked Jason how this is happening. “We teamed up with the City of Modesto and the United Way to access grant funding
aimed at blight reduction. We built a program that would allow us to onboard people into a program, provide a regular job experience and help them move to transitional and permanent housing and employment”. Jason continues, “There are currently six teams of eight that have collected 29 tons of trash. 436 needles/ sharps have been safely removed from the community”.
The funding has allowed HopeWorks to operate with Program Manager, Greg Meyer, two case managers, Brandi Sanders and Frankie Singleton, and a foreman/driver, Steven Rushing. This team is responsible to work with the temp agencies, BBSI and Express Employment Professionals, to onboard people into the program. Those looking for services, can visit the HopeWorks office at the Mission in person.
Program Manager Greg Meyer was formerly an Environmental Consultant and had his own personal journey that led to this position at HopeWorks. Each of the potential clients have their own journey and this team works to make sure they are set up to succeed. “There is a waitlist to be a part of this program. You need to be persistent and check in regularly to show commitment when put on the waitlist”
Greg explains. “Those interested must be unhoused and need a working phone when signing up. The case managers help obtain Social Security cards, birth certificates and other documentation needed to have a job”.
Frankie explains, “we have a wide range of ages in the Program, from 19 to 60. Many that participate, succeed and move on to the next steps during their six-month Program. Some stay on a team a little longer to get the experience and stability to make
sure they are ready but there are those that don’t complete the program”.
The teams work hard, and they cover nearly all of Modesto, targeting key corridors and business areas, and many of the alleys in the business areas along McHenry and others. The City of Modesto prepares a monthly schedule with the areas to be covered.
Steven Rushing, the driver and team’s foreman, came to the Mission in a time of crisis. Through the New Life Program, he was able to get stabilized, get involved in this program and was able to regain housing and custody of his child. “This program is truly life changing”, Steven explained. Now, he leads the six cleanup teams and is a vital part of the Mission’s mission. He is always on the lookout for areas that need cleanup attention, adding to the City’s work schedule and the HopeWorks coverage area to date.
Currently there is one van and trailer in service made possible with a private donation; another two vans and a trailer are coming thanks to a recent donation from Central Valley Automotive. The goal is to keep growing the number of teams and the number of people served, all the while creating stability, eliminating employment barriers, and building purpose and confidence to achieve independence.
This is truly an impressive program, and like other Gospel Mission programs, is run very tight with positive outcomes and with donor and grant funds in mind. In the first six months, 10 people have secured full-time employment, and 7 clients have permanent housing while 6 others have transitional housing in places like Dignity Village or Grace Gardens. Over 270 po-
tential clients have been engaged, and 45 people are on the waiting list.
You never know who may need the services of the Modesto Gospel Mission and for many, it hits close to home. When I arrived, I was greeted by Leon, who remembered me from the local music scene. He was formerly in the band Villian and remembers the gigs at the Fat Cat, the records they released and other shows. Today, he is a crew lead for HopeWorks and plays bass in a church band.
Your help is needed. For HopeWorks to succeed long term, funding will always be a challenge and the community can help. You can donate funds, boots, grabbers, fuel, work gloves, disposable gloves, and industrial garbage bags to keep it running. If you have a business, be open to hiring one of the people that complete this program. For businesses, the HopeWorks team operates through the temp firms. Some might ask whether being religious is required to access the Mission’s services. Greg and the team assure that religious acceptance is not required, but that the Christian teachings are key to the Mission’s outreach and are offered.
Please consider being a regular donor. You can donate clothing, key health goods and the mymission.com website makes it very easy to sponsor meals, supplies, care kits and the items that support the HopeWorks program. Make a difference to a program that works, HopeWorks. www.hopeworksmodesto.org
Photo left - Greg Meyer, Brandi Sanders. Frankie Singleton, Steve Rushing.
Photo right – Ivan G. Demetrius, Leon and Brian G.
Hope can be bigger
If you have spent time in Paris, France, you will notice that the streets and sidewalks are cleaned daily by a pre-dawn tax-funded team utilizing brooms and non-potable water that washes through the sewer as rain would. The city sparkles each morning and other major metros emulate this. With our own local Hope Works, imagine what a larger program could do for Modesto’s appearance?
Now, the people need to do their parts. Please let your local city council member that you appreciate Hope Works and hope it expands. A clean city is an attractive city. Let’s make sure that we don’t litter, There is absolutely no reason for people to litter. In downtown, there are garbage cans at regular intervals. When you leave a drive through, don’t toss your refuse.
ModestoView recommendations:
Having been a regular litter clean up person, there are a couple of things we should do.
First, City of Modesto garbage cans should be closed top to prevent foraging. This is common in most other metro areas. Second, maybe an extra yearly fee that is applied to a drive through permit that helps pay for litter clean up? Basically, since you are driving through, it is a given that you will not be using that establishment waste service and have to throw it somewhere else. Also, drive throughs should have a garbage receptacle at the end of the drive through.
Email the Modesto City Council @ council@modestogov.com
RICK SPRINGFIELD
AUGUST 1
Sponsored by Alfred Matthews
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LEDISI AUGUST 28
BIG VIEW
There are some things that are larger than life and loom large over our community. It’s like the big house on the hill, or the power plant that hums in the night, or a landmark you can see for miles as you approach a city. This is all that.
The Modesto Silos
By Chris Murphy
Since 1947, the Modesto Silos have towered above Modesto, adjacent to the original US99 and surrounded by both the Union Pacific and the former Tidewater Central railroad tracks. Built by Modesto’s oldest company, the Grange Company, these silos were connected to a network of offices, mills and granaries, shuttling grain and seed via rail cars across the nation.
The Modesto Silos are stunning and purpose built, with 150 ft tall towers, small windows and a maze of pipes that both elevated and dropped grain into the separate thick concrete silos and emptied or dumped into railroad hopper cars that crossed right through the building.
The mechanics excite the kid in all of us as the labyrinth of tubes, articulated steel hoses, counterbalanced doors, cables, elevators, spiral staircases all create a maze that inspires the imagination.
The Silos got the attention of owner Aaron Valencia years ago. The owner of a successful real estate investment fund, the Royal Equity Fund, he saw possibilities in this unique structure. Silos like this were popular across the country but many were demolished as urban centers evolved. But very few have an afterlife as exciting as the Modesto Silos. I like people who are bold and think big. Aaron is one of those people.
The Silos have been silent since 1988, when many of the fixtures and equipment was auctioned off. The Silos were owned or operated by Lyng’s, Foster Farms, Trinidad Benham over the years since being sold by The Grange Company. They watched over the growth of Modesto, the new freeway 99 in the 60s, overlooked Playland during the 40s and 50s and the railroad. Most of the rail spurs that connected all of these buildings are gone, but some are still visible and the scars under asphalt of Modinia Ave and
between the adjacent buildings, with the faded Grange Company signage still visible.
For decades, we have all looked at the Silos, imagined what they were and for many of us, what they could be. Aaron, a Mexican native, first arrived in southern California, became a first -generation college student, became an electrical engineer and later discovered real estate, first residential, then commercial. Relocating to Modesto, his wife a Gallo Winery executive, he set up shop, and thought how he could invest in our area, and make it better at the same time.
This is literally the “biggest” renovation project in Modesto in decades, and maybe that was the challenge. With his strong team, he could take on unique projects, and he saw a vision of what this could be. Others had looked at it for residential conversion, but he made this his corporate office headquarters and undertook this amazing conversion to a public space.
I have been able to see this evolve, by attending private events over the years, and my band Third Party has already played the café area for a CSU Stanislaus event, where Aaron serves on the CSU Stanislaus Foundation Board.
To say this project was complicated is a huge understatement, factory staircases, elevators and railroad lans are not pedestrian friendly, so that was a huge undertaking and the public areas are modern, beautiful and easy to navigate and ADA accessible. The private areas are where the unseen excitement is, with 100 ft tall spiral staircases, rooftop vistas and a trip into a long-gone industrial world with giant freight elevators, artist spaces and even a hidden wine cellar. Maybe someday, those will be accessible, but as you stand and look, you always wonder what could come next.
Let’s make sure we take a second look at our early architecture for modern updating and incorporate the past with the future. Next up, the Hall of Records in downtown. Let’s be brilliant and think big Modesto.
See History View for more Silo info on page 9
The Café and Restaurant
This labor of love and design is now open and the result is amazing. Morning coffee, with a variety of lattes, mochas and cold brews, breakfasts, pastries, mimosas at café tables, bathed in natural light surrounded by pipes, cables, chutes, ramps and an old rail-dock platform. The Silos feature a full commercial kitchen, built in containers to fit into the unique space. Lunch and dinner are also served, currently with a break between 3 and 5 as the operation gets up to speed. The lower patio is also served by a stage platform where we have enjoyed ballet, fashion shows, dancers, artists and musicians. I can only imagine the possibilities for the Modesto Silos.
Some of our favorites are the huevos rancheros and the chilaquiles. The breakfast sandwich is good along with a tasty breakfast burrito. Parents note, a kids’ pancake brekkie too. Sip on mango, guava, and other mimosa options, along with bloodies and other adult sips, For dinner, we love the salmon, perfectly cooked with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The Silo burger is essential and the Ribeye steaks are tender and excellently cooked. This is all just during their soft open. Look for tacos at the bar and other specials as the Mexican-American Fusion menu evolves. Expect formal lunch and dinner menus soon from Chef Fidel who has big plans.
Stepping up into the bar, your eyes are drawn up as dozens of bright orange red pips slip into the structure, flanking a white dragon. This is the most interesting bar in Modesto. There are bistro tables, private tables built into the concrete and ramps and entrances everywhere. Most everything is available, with craft cocktails specials and your traditional favorites. Evening at the Silos is magical.
It has been fun to be a part of the opening and we love being test diners. This is a game changer for Modesto, and it’s essential for everyone to come enjoy it, and get a taste of what our agricultural heritage is, and see also what it can be. Initial hours 8am – 2 pm, 5-9pm Until 10 pm Fri and Sat. Check their socials for updated hours as the month goes on. See you at the Silos. Modesto Silos 320 Modonia Ave, Modesto 209-405-3478 www.modestosilos.com @modestosilos
New Arts and Crafts District?
I’m excited for this whole part of town, adjacent to MJC and downtown and the Graffiti USA Museum. Nearby is Contentment Brewing, where you can find CSU Stanislaus Alumni Alejandro Serrato’s creations. Some of these are also on tap at the Silos.
The area between College Ave, Needham, North 9th, Coldwell have so much potential. Could this be a new development zone, that connects our downtown to our local college. There are many older buildings that are experiencing a renaissance as younger people rediscover Modesto, and students from MJC begin careers. What are the possibilities for a new Art/Creative zone, that incorporates the older warehouses, restaurants, sign companies, construction and automotive services and museums. What would it take to expand the downtown perimeter? How cool would it be if Downtown included MJC and the Graffiti USA Museum. Let’s think big Modesto. What could we do?
Murf’s Records, Sponsored by the Chris Murphy family
Something groovy is spinning behind the scenes at Graffiti USA— and it’s not just chrome and whitewalls. While the museum’s doors are temporarily closed for construction, the energy inside hasn’t skipped a beat. Dedicated volunteers are working hard on dynamic new exhibits in preparation for an exciting reopening this October, followed by the Museum’s highly anticipated Annual Record Swap on Saturday, November 14th, 2026.
The centerpiece of this next chapter is the brand-new Murf’s Record Store Exhibit, which is officially taking shape. The soundtrack to this retro experience is being built one lovingly cleaned LP at a time. Leading the charge are volunteers Middagh Goodwin and Jennifer Mullen, who have been sorting, organizing, and carefully cleaning stacks of donated vinyl records. With each album sleeve dusted off and record cataloged, the exhibit is transforming from a brilliant concept into a real-deal destination packed with nostalgia, personality, and the unmistakable magic of music from a bygone era.
The heart of the collection focuses on the golden decades of vinyl: the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. From rock ‘n’ roll and doo-wop to Motown, country classics, comedy albums, and unforgettable soundtracks, the museum is building a lineup that feels like flipping through American history— one track at a time.
LP Records Wanted
Graffiti USA Museum is actively seeking LP records in Excellent and Good condition, especially in categories like Music, Comedy, and Soundtracks. Every quality donation helps the Record Store Exhibit grow, giving future visitors an authentic step back in time.
Every dollar raised through this exhibit supports a much larger vision: the continued construction and expansion of the facility. As an all-volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit, all proceeds go directly toward building and improving this one-of-a-kind space.
Interested in contributing to the collection? To ensure donations are handled responsibly, the museum requests that donors contact them before dropping off items. Once approved, donations can be brought to the business office located at: 1502 Coldwell Ave, Modesto, CA
AUTHOR VIEW
August is here!
By Paula Treick DeBoard
August is here, with its back-to-school frenzy, occasional cool mornings, let’sstay-indoors afternoons, and the relentless forward movement of time. (Or is that just me, realizing I’ve made only a dent in my writing goals for the year?) Not to worry, we have some ideas for breaking through that end-of-summer ennui. Come join us! Write Club meets the first and third Monday of August (that’s the 3rd and 17th) at 6:30pm for two hours of warm-ups, writing time, and communal sharing. Your $5 ticket converts to an in-store voucher good all month. On our fifth Monday, we’re doing something a little different: Julia Washington and I are leading a dialogue writing workshop (Writing Dialogue that Sings… and Stings) – great for fiction and creative nonfiction writers, and anyone who wants some low-pressure practice in this area. Tickets are $5 on www.bookishmodesto.com/events
And speaking of… the Write Club podcast continues! Check out our Patreon page for some of Julia and Paula’s insights on writing: we take apart the books we’re reading
to see what’s working well, and where we think the story loses us. The sound bite is free; you can hear the whole episode by signing up for our Patreon (and bonus, you get to support a local bookstore). www. patreon.com/bookishmodesto
Second Tuesday Poetry, sponsored by the Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center, returns on Tuesday, August 11 at 7pm with a little twist. This month, the theme is “Poems that Found Us” and attendees are invited to read work by other poets – the poems that
we’ve discovered that have been meaningful in our lives. Free and open to all!
The Center is also hosting a summer workshop on biographical poetry on Saturday, August 22 from 1 to 3 pm at the Salida Library. This event is free and open to all.
We’re also hosting these local authors – see our online events page and social media for more details.
Micah Mate – Saturday, August 1 from 1-3 pm, reading from his new novel The Noisy Ninja!
Keir Giles – Friday, August 7 from 7-8 pm. Keir is an expert on the geopolitical conflict between Russia and
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the West, and author of Who Will Defend Europe?: An Awakened Russia and a Sleeping Continent and the forthcoming American Overthrow: Moscow’s Endgame in its Long War with Washington. Trisha June – Saturday, August 29 from 1-2pm, a children’s storytime based on her book Iggy and Penny’s Big Adventure
BARGAIN VIEW
By Monica Barber August Fun
August marks the last stretch of summer as school starts, making it the perfect time to make memories, get outside, and soak up the fun. Ms. M is spending this summer evening relaxing, outdoors and enjoying the mildly cooler temperatures. While you can’t bottle up the milder temperatures, you can keep more money in your budget for all the fun August has to offer. Catch a wave of fun and stop in to Donuts, Coffee & Cartoons featuring Lilo & Stitch on Saturday, August 1st at The State Theatre! There will be crafts by Macaroni KID starting at 9:00 a.m., followed by the movie at 10:00 a.m. at this family friendly event. Enjoy donuts, coffee, crafts, & a heartwarming film that reminds us “ohana means family”. Dress in your best Hawaiian gear or alien ears because cosplay is encouraged by all! Tickets: $5. Info: https:// thestate.org/films/lilo-stitch-082026/ National Night Out is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in August in more than 17,000 communities across the country. This year, Modesto will celebrate on Tuesday, August 4,, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is all about bringing neighbors together to build safer, stronger communities. Residents are encouraged to get outside, meet their neighbors, and enjoy gather-
GO MODESTO
The Odd Eights Go!
ings, which may include block parties, barbecues, live music, games, and other family-friendly fun. Info: https://www. modestogov.com/295/National-Night-Out
The 16th annual Modstock returns to Graceada Park on August 9 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., delivering an electrifying lineup of 100+ bands. This free, family-friendly festival showcases talented youth musicians from Valley Music Institute performing original songs and covers alongside top local musicians. Guests can also enjoy artisan and craft vendors, and a wide variety of food & drink options, while celebrating one of the area’s most beloved annual music festivals. Information: https://www. facebook.com/ModstockMusicFest
One of the best summer family traditions is watching a movie under the stars. Family Movie Nights in the Park return to Graceada Park on August 14 and continue every Friday evening through September 18. Beginning at dusk, a different family-friendly movie will be shown each week, free of charge. Bring your family and friends, along with blankets and your favorite snacks. The series kicks off on Friday, August 14 with Zootopia 2. Info: Call: (209) 577-5344 or https://www. modestogov.com/483/Activity-Guide
If you are on social media there is a good chance you have seen a video or two, maybe even three pop up of the Odd Eights playing in front of local landmarks and businesses. They are crushing it with these short videos which not only showcases the music but Modesto and the surrounding area. Their music an eclectic mix of shoegaze, indie rock and a dash of punk for good measures. The Odd Eights recently filmed a music video for “Nice Try” at the Queen Bean, they put out a call for extras, and music fans showed up in force to support. Keep an eye out for this duo, not just on Instagram, but playing live near you. @oddeights
PERFORMING VIEW
AMAZING AUGUST SHOWS
By Chris Murphy
Did you know that enjoying the arts can help you live longer and be happier? It’s true. NPR research and story link is below. So, if it that’s really the case, we have some great news for you, so let’s get on with these life-extending things to do.
First, Mary Poppins is flying into town under her umbrella to the Gallo Center. Our friends at Modesto Performing Arts are presenting this fan and family favorite at the Gallo Center this month starring Ashley Dahlin as Mary Poppins and Kevin Singleton as Bert. This movie is really something special in our family, and has frequently been a family party theme. Starring the amazing Julie Andrews and the now 100 year-old Dick Van Dyke, this is a family classic. Seriously, if you or your kids haven’t seen the movie or the show, consider enjoying this presentation with a wonderful stage adaption of the Mary Poppins story.
Aug 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 Tix at www.galloarts.org
August is a busy month at the Gallo Center and August start off with a heartthrob and gets right in to some cowboys and Pink Floyd tribute. Enjoy these great shows.
Aug 1 – Rick Springfield
Aug 8 – Ranch Hands Cowboylesque
Aug 9 – Australian Pink Floyd Aug 15 - Banda y Mariachi Tour
Aug 21 - Conjunto Primavera Aug 28 – Ledisi
The 26/27 season at the Gallo Center officially kicks off September 19 with Idina Menzel. Get your tix now for this opening night gala.
The Prospect Theatre hosts their Annual One-Act Play Festival. This is the equivalent of a film short and each play, begins and ends in one act. You will enjoy familiar faces, with new artistic direction covering a variety of themes. There are six different place that will run from August 7-16th. Each show will feature multiple plays: Before the Door, Class with David Bianculli, Sus Manos Hermosas, Strange Mechanics, Taco Cat, and the Past is Done.
Then enjoy some Glitter Cover Burlesque with Queer Magic Variety Show on August 8, at 8 pm. 18 and older only please.
If you are curious to what the 26/27 season is going to be like, don’t miss the Season Sneak Peak on August 22 at 2 pm. This will be a great Q & A with Director Panel Discussion and refreshment. Learn more and get tix at www.prospecttheatreproject.org Please consider becoming a season ticket holder.
Good Company, is a Bad Company Tribute on – August 8 Camp Jack Hazard Benefit– Brett Dennen A Day in the Life at Camp – August 29
Intermission
Being a chef is an act of performance, so we really think you should check out the special Chef Spotlight at the Intermission featuring the flavors of John Surla. You will love his taek on the classics and his special Polynesian treats. Two special nights on August 17 and 18. Tix $100 and include food and wine.
Sierra Rep.
Cruise up the hill to Sonora and Columbia to see some great stage presentations. Don’t miss Great Balls of Fire, Jason Cohen’s powerhouse piano playing and
electric stage presence to the music of Jerry Lee Lewis and the artists who helped define a thrilling era of American music. Joined by his multi-instrumentalist band The Shakedown Shuffle, Through Aug 9 in East Sonora
When Peter Pan Goes Wrong, comedy goes right where there are flying mishaps, miscues and comedy of errors will keep you laughing. Playing at the historic Fallon House beginning Aug 21. This is an all ages show. Learn more and get tix at www.sierrarep.org
Coming Soon
Get your calendars out as there are some amazing shows and season openings coming in September.
Opera Modesto – Barber of Seville Sept 11, 13 – Gallo Center
Picnic at the Pops - Nashville - Sept 12 Gallo Winery
26/27 Season opener Idena Menzel - Sept 19 – Gallo Center
NPR Aging Study link https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s15818172/study-arts-slow-biological-aging
Oakdale native and global recording star Brett Dennen - August 29th
is coming back for a Day in the Life at Camp. Camp Jack Hazard, a beloved institution serving youth for over 100 years, is thrilled to announce the Camp Jack Hazard Benefit Show at the historic State Theatre in Modesto.
This one-of-a-kind event will celebrate the spirit of Camp Jack Hazard, where generations of youth have discovered adventure, nature, music, and lifelong friendships in the beautiful Sierra Nevada. Guests will experience an immersive evening that mirrors a day at camp—from morning traditions to thrilling adventures and ending around the campfire singing together. Throughout the night, acclaimed singer-songwriter Brett Dennen will weave his music into the experience, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. All proceeds from the concert will support Camp Jack Hazard’s “Campership” program, which provides financial assistance to families, ensuring every child has the opportunity to attend
It’s a big tribute month at the West Side Theatre featuring the music of John Cougar and Bryan Adams with Cougar Adams on August 8. Then enjoy one of the regions best Journey tributes, Journey Revisited on August 22. Both shows are at 8 pm. www. westsidetheatre.org
The State
The State is running a big run of movies this month for all tastes, including The Invisible Man, Purple Rain, Clerks, the Graduate and a silent film. On stage, there are two great shows.
BIZ VIEW MODSTOCK VIEW
by Claudia Newcorn
Come Join Sciabica’s 90th Anniversary Celebration!
Extremely few companies achieve the impressive milestone of being around for 90 Years while remaining family-owned and operated. This year the Sciabica Family in Modesto is celebrating their company’s 90-year legacy of tradition blended with innovation that has made them recognized as a leader and pioneer in the olive oil industry. Sciabica’s Olive Oils has won numerous gold medals and awards across the decades for their 100% California Extra Virgin olive oils, including two “Golden Bears” from the California State Fair for Best in Show.
The Sciabica Family invites you to come join their two-day sale and celebration Friday, August 28th and Saturday, August 29th. On August 28th, the Farm-to-Fork Market will be open from 9AM-2PM featuring over 20 local artisan food vendors, live music, food sampling and a Culinary Pavilion with food demonstrations, plus Sciabica’s perennially popular warehouse case sale featuring 25% off 6+ bottles or 30% off 12+ bottles of their delicious olive oils, mix ‘n’ match 250ml and 500ml sizes.
On August 29th, the Track424 Brewery’s 4th Birthday Bash runs from 12PM-8PM, and the warehouse sale continues in the Gift Shop. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/sciabicasoliveoil/events.
MODSTOCK is Here Aug 9
Hey Modesto music fans, the biggest music festival of the year is happening on August 9 in Graceada and Enslen Parks. Over 100 bands, 6 stages, featuring some new bands and some of Modesto’s pro bands. Best of all, it’s free. Yes, thanks to amazing sponsors, ModStock is free to attend and enjoy. All year long, VMI teaches new rockers the art of making music together and performing. The music starts at 10 am, so bring a folding chair, comfy shoes and get ready to rock. The last band is Sounds So Petty at 7:15 on the VMI stage / Mancini Bowl. Check out the other stages: ModestoView, GK Music, Twin Rivers, Rockit Music Gear, and Barkers Music.
Thanks to the Modesto New Car Dealers network for the support. Get stage times and details at @modstockmusicfest
GO MODESTO GO MODESTO
Glitter Coven Cabaret
Step into a realm where reality bends, glamour rules, and authenticity takes center stage. On Saturday, August 8th, 7 pm, the Glitter Coven is conjuring an enchanting night of radical self-expression, spellbinding performance, and pure, unadulterated joy. Queer Magic is an eclectic neo-burlesque celebration highlighting the breathtaking talent of our local queer community. Expect a mesmerizing blend of classic striptease, edgy boundary-pushing art, and dazzling performance styles that honor diverse bodies, identities, and expressions. 18+ only. Please bring ID. The Prospect Theater Project Artist Lab 1218 K Street, Modesto.
Hops& Vines
On August 15th Community Hospice presents Hops & Vines at 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, from 5:30-9 pm. Enjoy the tastings of locally brewed ales as well as fine wines with plenty of tasty eats to please your palate. You certainly will not want to miss the variety of engaging activities available, such as axe throwing, corn hole, a photo booth, silent auction items, live music, and much more. All proceeds from Hops & Vines directly support the compassionate mission of CHHS, making your participation even more meaningful. Hops & Vines is a 21+ event. tickets text HOPS26 to 41444 or call 209-578-6370
ZEN VIEW ALL AGES VIEW
I’m going into 8th grade this year, and in all the movies it’s all bullies, wedgies, drama, and homework. So, I’m a little scared. But in those movies, they have great friends that help them fight back or ignore the bullies and get through these years of school. It is important to have friends during these years.
by Quinn Rogers
CREATIVITY Starting 8th Grade
Research shows that students with friendships often have a sense of belonging at school. Feeling like you belong can improve students’ school experience and can be connected to better academic outcomes. This shows that having friends can not only help with your mood but also secretly help with your schoolwork.
A review of studies found that friendships in academic settings can provide emotional support, reduce stress, and encourage students to work together, share ideas, and learn from each other. This reveals that when you work together, you learn more and help each other mentally. You can make friends by asking, “Hey, wanna work together?”
Friends are not just people we spend time with; they can be part of our support system during the school year. I think that friends are important and meaningful, and while grades are important, feeling connected to others can make school a more positive experience. Kids, what are you going to do to be a good friend? Teachers and school staff, what are you going to do to make sure students have support? Parents, make sure your students have at least one peer and make sure you do too.
By Chris Condon
Mozart. Bach. Picasso. Rembrandt. Tolstoy. Shakespeare… Ask most anyone to name a few creative geniuses, and most likely at least one of these names would jump to mind. Of course, their work is stellar and continues to deeply inspire other would-be artists in their respective fields today.
However, note the list’s brevity, its lack of diversity, its cultural insularity. This is no fault of the creative geniuses listed (who are brilliantly so), nor is it an error (in this case, on my part) to imagine such a list at all. Yet why should creativity have a definition or a fixed boundary? What is creativity, after all?
I would like to propose this: creativity is everywhere, all the time, this very moment. When I text my friend on my iPhone (a text never seen before, never to be sent at that moment again), or visit the nursery and select some new plants (their future yet untold), or drop by the
supermarket and let my culinary ambitions run wild (hmm… maybe I’ll try this tonight). All of these are unique; they are firsts; they are “now”. Creativity is infused in what it is to be alive.
Of course, creative ambitions can scale up quickly. For example, say I want to publish a novel. Now that would be an ambitious goal, one involving patience, persistence, initiative. Plus, I would most certainly have a lot of competition with all of my fellow writers out there (and there are a lot). However, could I not set aside the ambitious goal and just write for the sake of writing, or join a journaling club, or submit a letter to the Modesto Bee? Could I not just write “now”?
Just consider this simple (and very truncated) list of creative possibilities – maybe join the Modesto Gardening Club, or get a group of companions and go check out the Downtown Modesto Art Walk, or take your significant other to see The Odyssey, followed by a dinner date at Fuzio’s to talk about what you just saw. All of these activities would occur in the creative flow of “Now”.
No need to “be” creative! You already are
JAZZ BLUES VIEW
Cool Jazz to Help Beat the Heat
By Eric Benson
And the summer continues with a slow burn, get out early and enjoy the farmers markets and the downtown then on to the day. Music in the Plaza (Dave Dow & Friends play on the 28th) and other events make our town festive. I’m looking forward to cooler weather and September’s song! Blue Monday party continues at Café Urbano the third Monday on August 17th with special guests to be announced. the band features John Adey Bass, Cortez Flores Drums, 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.
The intermission adjacent to the state theatre has some nice offerings on Thursday nights. Multi-Instrumentalist Phillip Bailey Moncrease will be performing on the 6th. On the 13th The Espionage Trio will be keeping tabs on the musical beat. Guitarist Colt Coleman returns on the 20th, and ending the month will be Johnny Valdez Trio on the 27th. Make plans to stop by for a cocktail and some smooth jazz. We all need to work on supporting the venues that support the arts and creating new venues as there are many great bands that need to get out and be heard. Together we can make it happen and see things strive! Please support music in the downtown, we can’t do it without you folks! Get out and support the arts and we will all be better for it
KIDS VIEW
Can you believe school is starting? Summer is almost over, but the fun keeps going! Don’t waste those last days as there are good things to do with kids before school gets going and as the seasons change. Modesto is family friendly and there is so much to do. Kids, Coffee, and Cartoons @ The State Theatre - Tickets $5 August 1st 2026 - Craft @ 9:00 AM, Movie at 10:00 AM As Stitch, a runaway genetic experiment from a faraway planet, wreaks havoc on the Hawaiian Islands, he becomes the mischievous adopted alien “puppy” of an independent little girl named Lilo and learns about loyalty, friendship, and ohana, the Hawaiian tradition of family.
Second Saturday Airport Breakfast
and eggs, biscuits and coffee. Now here’s the bonus. This is a fly in and there will be vintage aircraft on the tarmac and there are often some special planes, vintage military and others with a lot of take offs and landings. Tix are $10 and kids under 5 are free. www.cafvalleysquadron.org
Gooooo Roadsters!
Do your kids like airplanes? How about a big delicious breakfast? Check out the Commemorative Air Force 2nd Saturday breakfast at their hanger at 700 Tioga Dr. in Modesto Opening a 8 am, the hanger is open, great volunteer made breakfast of sausage, pancakes (even chocolate chip)
Modesto Roadsters are home for some great mid-day games with month for the perfect afternoon pick me up. On Sundays the first pitch is at 11:00 AM. Roadsters are HOME on August 2nd against the Yuba City Freebirds, the 9th against the Red Pocket Mobiles, and 30th against the Missoula Paddleheads. August 2nd will host a special Princess Brunch for those wanting an extra magical day! Children 3 and under are FREE! Learn more at www.modestoroadsters.com
Modesto Kids Club
Looking for an air-conditioned, safe, and engaging place to take your kids when they’ve had a little too much sun and screentime this summer? Check out Kids Club out at 3440 McHenry Set E6. Open Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM and weekends 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (after hours open for private parties!) there are games, climbing structures, and toys for kids of all ages - just make sure to bring a pair of socks so you can play safely! $17.00 / kid (includes 2 adults) or $9.00 / kid for “crawlers” including 2 adults.
Family Movies in the Park
@ Mancini Bowl
Come bring snacks and enjoy a wonderful evening at Graceada Park. Movies are FREE and start at dusk!
August 14th - Zootopia 2
August 21st - Goat
August 28th - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
September 4th - Minecraft The Movie
Great Valley MuseumTickets $8 | Members (FREE) Open Wed-Sat 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Closed Aug. 30th)
The Great Valley Museum is a nonprofit, tax-exempt foundation dedicated to providing science and natural history information to adults and children of all ages through classes, programs, and exhibits. The Museum is funded through memberships, admissions, grants, and donations. It’s a wonderful way to learn about the history of our Valley, the animals and plants that are here, and support Modesto Junior College (MJC)!
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1. The Opera Modesto opened the 153rd Annual 4th of July Parade
2. Honoring our service members on the 4th of July
3. Rosa Escutia Braaton cruise in the 4th Parade
4. The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors celebrate the 4th of July
5. Randy Marantz and the Hawk team announce the 4th Parade
6. The Sierra Pacific Crew navigates the 4th Parade waters
7. What’s a 4th of July Parade without a cycling Statue of Liberty
8. The Jeremiah Williams family in the 4th Parade
9. Shelly and Claudia Streeter jam with Chad Johnson and Gary Nelson of Third Party Band
10. Ashley Olson at the @msmarketplace hat bar
12. Craig Hilliker of Track 424 / Sciabica at the Food Fix Street Fair
13. Brent Burnside speaks to the Stanislaus Latino Chamber of Commerce event
14. William Melendez at the MoBand final concert
15 & 16. The Sierra Pacific Warehouse crew with Cruiser and Crooner Fox
17. Modesto Roadster’s Dave Heller speaks to Modesto Rotary Club
18. The winners of the Taste of LaLoma Margarita contest.
19. The 4th of July Parade traditions continue with the judges of the 153rd Annual parade
20. “Trader” Brandon Dodge and the little Dodge enjoy the 4th of July Parade.
21. Jaimee Lee of Kat Country at the Stanislaus County Fair
Credits:
Chris Murphy: 13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20
MJ Mangano: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 21, 22, 23
Middagh Goodwin: 9
11. One Hot Mama Salsa’s Jessica Casas at the Food Fix fair
22. Shriner AJ Hot Wheels Mitchell in the 4th of July parade.
23. Clint Black at the Stanislaus County Fair
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