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Happy February friends. This is indeed the month of love and here in Modesto, it seems to be the month when everything comes to life. Real life. It is the real love of family and friends, and whether you are solo or in a relationship. Valentine’s Day is more than a loving or romantic relationship, it is about loving who you are, love of your family and making sure each of us feels valued and appreciated. Make sure you share your love and tell those people how much you mean to them this month.

I know I would not be where I am today without the love of my wife Rebecca, my family and friends and I hope I do a good job letting people know how much I appreciate and love them back. It’s so important that we show this, and that is what makes Valentine’s Day special.

February is exciting in other ways too.

Our area gets one of the most beautiful shows every year as the almond and peach blossoms explode in color, attracting people from all over to come visit and drive around to experience this once a year phenomenon. We might be in for a real treat this season as we have had a really wet winter and it could be amazing. Visit Modesto is already fielding calls from everywhere about our Almond Blossom “Cruise”.

Cruise? You got that right, here in Modesto USA, the home of American Graffiti (which turns 50 this year), everything is a cruise. It is just amazing how our classic car culture and be a part of so many dif-

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ferent things. It is something really unique for us.

When we say time flies, it really does. It just seems to go faster each year. The 50th for American Graffiti and what’s really crazy, it is the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop! Yup, the early 70s were the roots of hip hop, from the GoGo in Washington DC, the tough economic times in the melting pot of New York and then Los Angeles, there was a new culture bubbling up that would change pop culture in the 80s, 90s and still today. We celebrate that this month, along with Black History Month, we really time to make sure our cultures are understood and respected. We have historic churches, legendary animators, and even those who escaped the south to have a better life here and all of these cultures can be found in Modesto.

It seems more urgent this year as there is a sense of uneasiness for our minorities, our LGBTQ and even our women. As we honestly look at our history, we need to make sure our future is one of equality and opportunity for ALL people. We all have the freedom to be different and for us ALL to be free, we ALL need to be respected and at least tried to be understood. We can all have our own beliefs, but if you try to legislate your personal, religious or political beliefs on someone else, it’s not freedom, it’s oppression. We need to learn so we can be better in the future.

At the end of the day, it is all about love.

Loving our friends and family, our community and being interested about how we make our community better. We need to focus on what I really means to live here and make a place that more people want to visit and even choose as home. It’s supporting our local businesses, going outside and going to places, listening to music, and going to a restaurant and not waiting for someone to bring it to you.

Artificial intelligence is coming fast and there is not much we can do to stop it, BUT, you can exist in the real world. Take off the goggles, get out of your bubbles and be a real part of the community and this place will really become the place we want to be.

I know the ModestoView readers are those people, reading these real words not generated by a computer using the words and art created by others. We have a deeply rooted history and culture and it will build a strong solid future if we do it all together.

With gratitude, Chris Murphy, Founder and Publisher – ModestoView chrism@modestoview.co

Cover Story

This is quite the romantic move for our February cover. The amazing moves of our Bboy and Bgirl are courtesy Jose Steven Flores aka @TekBoiJ He is 28 and he is an award winning dancer. His dance style: Popping On the receiving end of the flower is Nohemi Escobar aka Bgirl Feelz @meemz_no She is 26 and her dance style is hiphop & breakin. They have been dancing together and they really have a good flow together. Check them out and give them a follow. Thanks to MJ Mangano for capturing this amazing moment. Thanks to Joe, Sam and the State Theatre for letting us use the stage. Check these dancers out.

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If you haven’t yet heard about Modesto Children’s Museum, it’s time to get excited!

Modesto Children’s Museum is a hands-on, immersive educational space for children, coming to Downtown Modesto in the summer of 2023. This incredible museum will be one-of-a-kind, designed specifically for our community and for the children of the Central Valley.

The museum team began fundraising in early 2021 and are currently nearing the end of their capital campaign. The time is now to help bring Modesto Children’s Museum to life! As they close in on their $9 million fundraising goal, the Modesto Children’s Museum Board is encouraging community members to donate now and to be a part of creating this monumental resource for children, families, and educators.

Exhibits for the museum are currently be-

ing fabricated by kubik maltbie, a prestigious exhibit production company, on the East Coast. Simultaneously, the museum building (located at 928 11th Street) is under construction to prepare the space for exhibit installation. Local company Simile Construction has been working diligently with museum board leadership, project teams, and RED Inc. Architects to ensure the space is prepared to welcome thousands of families through its doors.

The exhibitry in the museum promises to be thrilling for children, caregivers, teachers, and our community! As you enter the doors, a colorful, two-story climbing structure filled with various paths and challenges awaits. Around every corner is a new exhibit filled with wonder, adventure, and new things to learn; a water exhibit teaches the properties of irrigation, a train exhibit takes you on a virtual world tour, a grocery store exhibit allows for hours of imaginative and educational exploration.

Visit modestochildrensmuseum.org to learn more and to support this incredible

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Our world is changing fast, but is it real or is it fake. Is there a real world out side or is it all imaginary? Now more than ever, we need to trust what is real, what we can count on and surround ourselves with people we can trust and count on. AI portraits are all over social media. Computer images pulled from the global internet from someone else’s work. ChatGPT is coming the new conversational Q & A. Quick answers all build on the world and language of others.

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falling over your coffee table, living in or creating a parallel word is both silly and dangerous. Besides knocking over furniture, pets, and ignoring friends or events, you lose track of intelligent dialog on how we live together as a community. For 2023 now, more than ever, we must rediscover community, working WITH each other, in person and solving big problems and creating exciting ideas. Most of all big ideas are just that until we bring them to life, Get on a city commission, join your neighborhood association, take your ideas to your local city councilperson. We have a great city council right now that is poised to take a lot of action. You can’t do this with VR goggles, it is something we have to do together, with our sleeve rolled up. This is how we change Modesto for the better in 2023.

There are great ways that the online community intersects with real life like the Alice In Wonderland escape that came to downtown Modesto last year and the upcoming Smurf ’s Great Escape on February 25th. www.cluedupp.com/products/smurfsmodesto Be real and communicate with each other. Sit and talk in person and reach out to local people via email.

Have an idea? Tell us at info@modestoview.com Idea for the city? You can email the entire city council and Mayor Zwahlen with this ONE email address council@ modestogov.com

cause! To become a donor and to have your family or company name proudly displayed on the walls of Modesto Children’s Museum, email jake@modestochildrensmuseum.org for details on how to donate.

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KAT Country 103 FM presents Country Chaos bringing Drake Milligan from America’s Got Talent, Kolby Cooper, and American Idol season 19 champion Chayce Beckham to the State Theatre on February 21st doors at 6 pm show starts at 7 pm.

It’s Farm Fresh Country with some of the newest faces in Nashville. A portion of the proceeds benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Come out and enjoy a night of fantastic music and support a great cause simultaneously! Tickets are $15-$20 at www.thestate.com or the box office.

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February, only 28 days, Black History month, thoughts of love and Valentines, gift shopping, collaborative synergy, and artistic collaborative collisions. The second month of the year 2023 of workshops and classes, local artists at work, and of course, art for sale.

Get your visits to the gallery and local venue gift shops in early, as the Third Thursday Art Walk comes up on February 16, in time for those forgotten Valentines. Dragonfly Art for Life has you covered with a Couple’s Night double painting party on February 10th. Need to up your social media game?

Mistlin hosting a workshop on February 4th. Mistlin Gallery and Chartreuse Muse gift shelves are loaded with paintings and 3-dimensional art, art jewelry, and more.

Chartreuse Muse offers the Artfully Yours subscription series for collectors and as gifts. My mini cats for that project will be featured in the display case by the register.

January Art Walk, I had a sale from the Draw the Line Show, which will continue through February at the Chartreuse Muse.

An artist talk for this show will take place during the February 16 Art Walk. Are you interested in Ceramics? Check out their classes in the clay room. Wind chimes were a hit at Mistlin Gallery with Karen Kingsbury and more classes and workshops this month. Creative Synergy Mixer is February 11 at the Mistlin Gallery, with a call for artists of all media, including poets, dancers, videographers, and musicians, to join the visual artists for an evening of collaboration in the Arts meet-up. Whether with a project in progress or finding teams and partners to take on an idea, to show or consider, this will also lead to projects that come together and are exhibited at Mistlin Gallery in July.

With the Stanislaus Art Council now headquartered at the gallery, this synergistic energy can multiply beyond one show into more opportunities in our arts community.

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and Poets, or Two Visions, displayed in Mistlin’s Gallery B this month. Companion to this long-running partnership is William Harris’s solo photographic exhibition, “Circus Vargas: Behind the Curtain,” in Gallery A. A reception for Bill’s show is on February 23, from 8 to 9 pm. Lucas Kruse Gallery features the abstract works of artist Vern Fergel. The gallery is on Tully Road, across from Modesto Junior College. Stop in on the MJC art gallery and art department while in the neighborhood.

The Modesto Art Museum is bringing a traveling art exhibit, “Uncaged Art,” drawings and paintings created by children ages 13 to 17 incarcerated in the Tornillo Detention Center in Texas. “Uncaged Art is a joyful expression of the Human Spirit under terrible conditions,” per Bob Barzan, museum director. The display will be at Picasso’s Gourmet Deli and Gallery at 963 Tenth Street, Modesto, through February.

February is a short month, and 500 words in the Art View column has only hit some of the highlights in our Arts community.

Look for our outdoor murals, pop-up events, and new websites for our artists and photographers on Facebook, Instagram, or stand-alone online.

If you have an event, submit it to the ModestoView calendar, and help us, help you find the events in the arts you seek.

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BREW VIEW Brethren Brewing:

Manteca Welcomes first Brewery Downtown

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By Brandilyn & Christopher Mitchell

Brethren Brewing held soft openings every Sunday in January, so that they’d be experts at serving you when they hold their grand opening on February 4th. We were invited for a tour and a flight and had a great time chatting with owner Daniel Machado.

Daniel, a Manteca native, started brewing 12 years ago. A buddy brewed beer in his apartment and invited Daniel over to brew one day. They were using a kit from Barley & Wine (rest their soul, we miss them!).

“We brewed some good beers and some bad beers, like you do, but we kept going.”

Pyramid’s Apricot was his gateway beer to craft, but good ol’ Heineken got him into simply enjoying beer.

The brew crew entered their beer into competitions and after that, made beer for church events and donated it to other nonprofit events in the area to support the community. Each quarter they chose a different non-profit to support. “We wanted to give back to the community. We didn’t always have the time or motivation to do certain things to give back, but our heart was there and we could always make beer. We wanted to give back on a bigger scale. We wanted to create a positive change in our community, even though we couldn’t do it all ourselves.

It is a way they can support the groups and people who have not just the heart, but the means and know-how.

The dream slowly became a reality. It took 3 years to open the brewery in the 103 year

old building, as it needed to be modernized quite a bit. Brethren Brewing was finally born! It’s namesake comes from Daniel and his brewing crew all attending Brethren Church in Manteca. “We are making Manteca a better place one pint at a time.”

The tap house and brewery are in the same building, and with the giant windows between the two, you can see the whole process. On any given day you can see Daniel or his head brewer Kevin Whitehouse hard at work making delicious beer for you. There is plenty of seating and large windows to see downtown, which has and will continue to be revitalized through Manteca City’s efforts to bring business back downtown.

Our favorite beer on tap was the Lawnmower, and by chance it is also Daniel’s favorite beer too. “It’s my favorite beer ever, ever hands down. We also call it the ‘Der Rasenmäher’, which is ‘lawn mower’ in German.” There’s 16 taps that they will be filling in the next few weeks, so come on down this month and pick your favorite!

Nightingale Coffee & Tea cart coming soon for those who need a caffeine fix or you want to treat your DD to something special.

Sip on, friends!

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220 N Main Street, Manteca Hours: Wednesday - Friday 2pm-9pm, Saturday 12pm-9pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm.

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3. Redwood Café 1. Pageo LavenderFarm

11573 Golf Road, Turlock 209-262-0131 Drink amazing cocktails in a gorgeous atmosphere: flowers, twinkle lights, inside and outside seating to choose from.

Special Valentine’s dinner tickets available from 5:30pm to 9pm. $68 includes appetizer, dinner, cocktail, dessert and a lavender sachet. Limited tickets, must call to RSVP.

4342 Dale Rd, Modesto, 209-545-9248 *or* 160 N 3rd Ave, Oakdale, 209-322-2464 Few places are more romantic than Redwood. Tantalizing appetizers and entrees, their wine list can’t be beat. Think classy, candlelight, white tablecloths: this is just like when Lady fell in the love with Tramp, and as Bluey Heeler would say, “That is soooo romance!” Try the flourless chocolate cake, yum yum.

4. Loza

601 E Main St, Turlock, 209-652-5839 Boozy smoothies and mimosas! The experts in Crepes and Charcuterie, serving a European and Ukrainian menu. The Honey Wine cocktail is phenomenal, you’ll love it.

A honey cocktail for your honey!

5. Dragonfly Tearoom

2. The Terrace

521 1/2, McHenry Ave, Modesto, 209-312-9636 An elegant space with bar seating inside and comfortable covered seating outside in the form of small couches called loveseats *hubba hubba*. Heaters, firepits and so many twinkle lights, you can’t count them all. A very romantic setting. (Not open on Valentine’s Day but a great spot if you are celebrating the weekend before or after!)

835 W Roseburg Ave, Modesto, 622-0811 We recommend this for the non-alcoholic drinkers. February’s menu theme is “Parisian” because who is more romantic than the French? Have your romantic date any time this month for $32 per person, which includes a three-course food spread with a pot of tea.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

By Abigail Power

Intrinsic Elements

Fleur de Lis

920 16th Street Modesto, CA 95354 Jewelry! The “La Vie” Collection is sparkly and perfect for all styles from classic studs to chunky bracelets, they have the perfect gift for anyone – just ask Ruthie and she will make sure you get exactly what you need. There’s so much to explore at Fleur de Lis and makes it one of our favorite gift shops for any occasion.

1214 J Street Modesto, CA 95354 Stones, gems, meditation needs and more! For the wellness or spiritual person in your life, Intrinsic Elements provides the perfect environment for getting in touch with yourself and nature. Their diverse selection of décor, healing stones and gems, and jewelry makes it one of the most energizing and exciting places to shop in Modesto. Namaste!

Mobaak

897 West Roseburg Ave Modesto, CA 95350 Candles and Body Care! Mobaak has exploded into the local business scene with their storefront in Roseburg Square. Their Modesto-specific themed candles like Magnolia Avenue and selection of oils, diffusers, soaps, and gift baskets are modern, fresh, and a delightful indulgent gift for loved ones. Tell you love them to the moon and back (mobaak!!) with a gift today!

Mocha Magic Bakeshop

Vintage Holes

803 W Roseburg Ave Modesto, CA 95350 Books, Records, and more! Vintage Holes is a consignment store with a magical collection of unique items from classic rock records to Victorian literature to antique furniture. You’ll find just the thing for your love who has a knack for thrifting and finding hidden treasures!

920 16th Street Modesto, CA 95354 Sweet Treats and Delights! Nothing says Valentine’s Day like delicious, chocolatey treats and Mocha Magic is a must for all your sweet treat cravings. Maria is whipping up truffles, cupcakes, custom cookies, and more to help make this romantic holiday season even a little sweeter. Our favorite? The Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcake! Pair it with a creamy latte for a perfect stop!

MAMA VIEW Music, Laughs, and Milestones

By Middagh Goodwin

I just realized that I have been writing for ModestoView for nine years. My first MAMAView was published in the February 2014 issue(I will have to plan something big for next year.) In March, I will celebrate three years of This is SKA which airs on over 30 stations worldwide. Listen locally on KCBP 95.5 FM Mondays at 11 pm or Sundays at 5 am.

Horizon Point will join Simple Minded Symphony at Ralston’s Goat on Sunday, March 5th, at 1 pm to celebrate with me. I am also planning a Ska Street Festival for early October with Jr Ska Boss, one of the promoters behind Viva SKA Vegas; more information will come.

Regarding Ralston’s Goat, you will want to attend The Flowers tour kick-off with Tiffany Rose & the Outlaw Hearts, Ted Barber, and Paper Space. February 15th at 6:30 pm and is $10 at the door.

Another not to be missed event on February 25th is the annual Johnny Cash Birthday Bash which is a fundraiser for the Prospect Theater Project. Hear some of the area’s best performers, including Chris Doud, Marirose Powell, Big Earl, and Rachel Leonard, interpreting the songs of the Man in Black. Doors at 7 pm $30 in advance/$ 40 at the door if tickets are still

available. For more information prospecttheaterproject. org.

On the 24th of February, Horizon Point will be joining Haunted House Party and Analise from The Good Ones at Rancho Fresco Cantina and Nightclub, playing some of their favorites from the nineties. Horizon Point was in the studio recently, so keep an ear out for music and your eyes peeled for videos dropping soon.

If you are looking for some laughs, the Fun Junkies have you covered with several shows this month at various venues around the county. On the 1st at the Boardroom in Downtown Modesto, the 9th at Five Eye Brewing in Ceres, at the Spotlight Lounge in Modesto on the 10th, and out in Oakdale at Grains of Virtue on the 16th. There is also a great comedy showcase, We Own the Laughs, at the State Theatre on February 24th.

Music in the Plaza will be returning in May if you are interested in performing this year, email mamarecords209@gmail.com and I we will see what we can do to get you on the schedule.

Check out the Calendar in the Magazine and online and go out and enjoy a night out in Modesto.

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It’s our new women’s health center, centered around you.

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation’s new women’s health center is now open and accepting new patients. Our clinic’s soothing environment, advanced equipment and highly trained care team are all designed with you in mind. From expecting mothers to women with menopausal symptoms, we’re here to guide you through the small questions and big decisions.

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Visit our new location: 1401 Spanos Court, Suite 230 Modesto To book an appointment, call 209-525-3110.

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MODESTO’S OLDEST CHURCH

How The Grinch Stole Culture

By Harrison Power

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Rev. Bishop George W. Clinton (1911) Tucked among the residential streets of West Modesto stands the Clinton Chapel A.M.E Zion Church. From the exterior, the modest wooden church seems largely unchanged from when it was originally built. Located at 1024 4th Street for over 120 years, the Clinton Chapel has withstood the test of time, a significant feat in a Downtown which has lost many early structures. While there are other old churches of various denominations still standing throughout the city, the 14-pew Clinton Chapel is the oldest original church building in Modesto.

First mention of Modesto’s A.M.E. Zion Church in early newspapers was on March 3, 1902 in the Daily Evening News, when it was announced plans were underway to gauge local interest in establishing a branch of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. It was Reverend A.J. Woodward, from Oakland, who was sent by the 1902 A.M.E. Conference to lead the organizing efforts in Modesto, which were fruitful as a new branch was successfully organized under the name Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church by the end of March 1902.

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By April 1902, the newly organized congregation had begun fundraising, seeking $300 to purchase the “Carman property” on 4th Street between J and K Streets. The property looks to have been successfully purchased Reverend Woodward’s congregation by the end of May 1902, at which point the structure was expanded to better accommodate services for the new A.M.E. Zion Church members. On October 22, 1902, the new church was formally dedicated by Reverend Bishop George Wylie Clinton (1859-1921), an influential and prominent member of the Church who travelled to Modesto from Charlotte, North Carolina for the dedication. In honor of the esteemed bishop, the church was renamed the Clinton A.M.E. Church during the ceremony.

From that point onward, you could say the rest was history for the Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church. The Modesto Bee in 2004 rightly referred to the Clinton Chapel as a “survivor,” and the church continues to stand proudly in the same place it has for well over a century. Sunday Services are offered starting at 10:45AM, and call (209) 846-9235 for more information.

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So there I was, ready to write a paragraph about my music-presenter colleague John Griswold and his Red Tie Arts winter concerts, one of the freshest and most engaging concert series in Modesto. Grandmaster Griswold co-hosted with me one of the finest nights of live music I’ve ever done.

It’s been an honor to enjoy years of mutual support with him, and I was anxious for the return of his world music lineup after a couple years hiatus. We were about to enjoy Celtic rock, Portuguese fado, and other invigorating styles. Well, not so fast.

The morning I sat down to compose this month’s column, I read the news that someone decided it would be a thrill to burgle all of RTA’s production equipment from its storage area, leaving the series dead in the water for now. If I caught the culprit trying to fence the gear, I would fence them all over town. As in making them ‘ride the rail,’ a punishment in early America that I’d fully endorse reviving.

This hideous heist is not the only act of sabotage against one of Modesto’s most gifted live music curators. Internal politics and financial issues recently led to the demotion of the host & programmer of another of my favorite local series. The renamed and retooled series is now a mere shadow of its former glory. I’m reminded

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of David Mamet’s insight about commerce versus creativity: “The artist is, in effect, a sort of gangster.

He hitches up his trousers and goes into the unguarded bank of the unconscious in an attempt to steal the gold of inspiration. The producer is like the getaway driver who sells the getaway car and waits outside the bank grinning about what a great deal he’s made.” I can promise you this: I shall never let politics or profit poison the creative mission behind Modesto Unplugged. My series carries on with the qualities I value most: original songwriting, fresh and unique styles, and intimate listening spaces in which to savor them.

My world-music series SONGLINES continues this month with Two Crows For Comfort, an award-winning Canadian Americana duo. Don’t miss their glorious rootsy harmonies on Friday, 2/3 at 7:30 pm. $10 admission. In March, we’ll have a Young Artist showcase starring Philomena Iorns, leading her own program for the first time. Philomena has been part of the last couple of annual collaboration concerts I host with Opera Modesto. Here she’ll be joined by some friends for a selection of traditional songs from Scotland and the British Isles. In April, our guest is dynamic harpist Amelia Romano, one of the coolest instrumentalists I’ve ever worked with, giving a recital of Latin American pieces and original compositions. All of these evenings can be enjoyed at The Dragonfly Art For Life, 1210 J St. Come by this cool art studio for some of the freshest sounds downtown Modesto has to offer.

Intimate performances. Infinite playlist.

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By Chris Murphy Modesto has so many wonderful people, so many wonderful cultures and best of all, so many great stories. That is really what makes us special. People really get involved and want to be a part of our community here. What we really need to so is make sure that our communities within our communities connect as well. That’s what makes it exciting and interesting.

I have been fortunate to work with and collaborate with so many interesting and accomplished people in the various roles that I play. The City of Modesto has some truly dedicated people that always find ways to be creative in their governmental positions, that operate like the business community and care about the people that they are serving and try to make them successful.

Margaret James is one of those people. She retired in 2021 as Senior Business Analyst for economic development. I found Margaret to be an innovative and intuitive economic developer who was knowledgeable, believed in teamwork, worked to connect new businesses and was passionate about finding ways to grow Modesto and make the business community more successful. Along the way, I discovered so much more about her. Margaret is not your everyday bureaucrat, but a super interesting person with a history that is amazing and I find it crazy that she landed here. She has moved on to her next chapter in life serving the community as the newly elected 2nd VP of the Modesto/Stanislaus NAACP. But wait, there’s more.

Margaret James grew up in a racially divided south, and made her way here via Greyhound bus to Oakland with her mom and her sisters to make a new life. She and her late husband Troyce Key owned the legendary Eli’s Mile High Club in Oakland.

Troyce was a Rockabilly guitar player from Fresno on Warner Bros Records, dated Connie Stevens back in the day and was on American Bandstand. His band was the house band at the blues club and Margaret was the manager, booked bands and even served as hostess to the economically and racially diverse customers. The club won the WC Handy Award in Memphis (now Blues Music Awards) for Best Blues Club in the country in ‘88 / ’89. And, Eli’s even hosted Comedy Nights for comics/actors who were beginning their careers in the Bay Area like Whoopi Goldberg and Bobcat Goldthwait. Margaret is honored to be included in the Troyce Key catalog at the Oakland African American Museum noting his and Eli’s contributions to Oakland’s music history.

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intentional or unintentional discrimination.

I believe it’s important not to have preconceived ideas about a person - be it cultural, racial, gender, religious or age-related. Ideally, I hope we will all strive to be flexible and receptive to new information and respectful of different cultures.

MV: What do you see the key issues facing the NAACP as we move in to the next few years?

MJ: Connectivity, affordable housing, and good living wages. The NAACP will continue to be committed to advancing policies and practices that promote equity, political rights, economic and educational opportunities, and expand human and civil rights for all people; especially African Americans and other marginalized groups.

Wow. So how did Margaret find Modesto? How did she get into economic development and what makes her want to continue to serve her community. And, what can we do to have our own Eli’s Mile High Club here? (personal wish) So let’s meet Margaret.

ModestoView: So key question, how did you land in Modesto?

Margaret James: Divorce. I was in transition and looking for a family oriented, smaller community to raise my young sons, Jared and Kyle. My sister Connie and her family had moved to Modesto a couple of years prior and I often visited them here. After a few visits experiencing different community events and reading about public school options, I decided to purchase a home in the Sylvan School District.

MV: You had a brave mom that would pack up her kids and go cross country to Oakland to find a better life; how did that shape who you are?

MJ: My father decided to return to our hometown of Mobile, Alabama after working in Oakland for a while. My mother, Bessie McCants, then made the tough decision to join her mother and sister in Oakland where she felt her 3 daughters would not be subjected to the blatant racial discrimination she and other minorities experienced in Mobile at the time. Ironically, I still recall the Greyhound stop in Santa Fe where my mom had to rush us 3 kids back onto the bus when 4 white teenagers began throwing rocks at us and calling us names. Though traumatic at the time, this and similar experiences later served to help me understand that the actions of a few do not necessarily represent a group of people; to view the individual. I was an introverted youth, but being raised by my mother and grandmother instilled the fortitude to not only persevere through life’s challenges, but to try and rise above them and shine.

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MV: I always found you to be ahead of the curve of issues in the city, what was your drive in Economic Development that lead you to champion local business?

MJ: Because I was a former business owner, I understand how challenging and sometimes overwhelming business requirements and bureaucratic processes can appear to a business owner. In my former economic development role, I listened to business concerns, collaborated with great colleagues in various government agencies, provided clarification and communicated the intent to serve and advocate for businesses. I wanted every business, corporate or small, to know that their concerns mattered.

MV: What do you think the obstacles are for Modesto in becoming a truly great and vibrant and multi-cultural city?

MJ: By definition, to be vibrant is to be full of life, energy, enthusiasm and activity.

I’m not a planner, but people are attracted to places that make them feel safe and welcome. Modesto is fortunate to have some good neighborhood parks, great community events like the Graffiti Parade, Mod Shop & the world-class Gallo Center for the Arts.

However, I do think we can do more to celebrate the diversity of our communities.

Our NAACP Modesto/Stanislaus branch hopes to create a cultural center open to everyone which celebrates African American culture and offers opportunities for cultural exchanges. Our Freedom Fund Banquet & Community Service Awards event on March 11 at the Modesto Centre Plaza will recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant impacts toward advancing educational, health, civil rights and community development opportunities in our area.

MV: If you could erase some common stereotypes, what would those be?

MJ: Unfortunately, there are still too many generalizations about people that lead to

MV: What can do as a group to make sure we are inviting and collaborating with the various groups in town in a meaningful and creative way?

MJ: As our community continues to grow, and with changing demographics, I believe that there are multiple opportunities to create positive safe spaces and relationships with each other that will improve the quality of life for all. Community involvement and collaboration are necessary to make a meaningful impact. The NAACP is interested in building bridges of understanding and community partnerships that will serve the greater good.

MV: What did you learn when you were managing the Eli’s Mile High that still serves you well today?

MJ: I was fortunate to meet people from very diverse backgrounds. Famous musicians like poet laureate of the blues Percy Mayfield, Lowell Fulson, James Brown, Etta James, and blues fans from Japan, France Germany and other countries as well as all over the USA. Through talking, laughing and enjoying music with them, I learned that though we may have different cultural backgrounds or life experiences, we all share the basic human desires of trusting relationships, companionship and respect.

MV: Describe you and your husband Harrison’s ideal Modesto day.

MJ: We both love attending live theater; especially musicals and plays. We recently enjoyed Dionne Warwick at the Gallo Center and are looking forward to seeing Patti LaBelle. An ideal date would be enjoying a leisurely dinner at one of our local restaurants before attending a show at the Gallo Center or State Theatre.

MV: I gotta ask, Beatles or Stones?

MJ: Have to go with the Stones. Harrison and his late best friend attended at least 10 Stones concerts and he has all of their LPs among his 5,000+ vinyl collection.

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AT THE GALLO CENTER! YACHT ROCK REVUE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 LA SANTA CECILIA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 SPONSORED BY BEARD LAND & INVESTMENT CO.

HOWIE MANDEL SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 PREMIER PARTNER: DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER

PINK MARTINI FEAT. CHINA FORBES SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 PRESENTED BY MERCEDES-BENZ OF MODESTO

NORMAN FOOTE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 SPONSORED BY BEARD LAND & INVESTMENT CO.

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MATT DUSK SINGS SINATRA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 BRAZIL BEYOND SAMBA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 SANDI PATTY: SIMPLY SANDI SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 PILOBOLUS: THE BIG FIVE-OH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 PRESENTED BY KAISER PERMANENTE

On the 4th of February at Nino’s Place, don’t miss So-Cal Rockabilly Icons Three Bad Jacks returning to Modesto for a night of big bassslapping, guitar-twangin’ rock n’ roll.

They will be joined by Modesto’s own Tony T & the Pendletons who always put on a fantastic floor stompin’ performance. Also performing for one night only is the Bungalow Bunnies Burlesque Troupe. Tony Serrano will be MCing the show and getting the crowd hyped before each act. Doors at 8 pm. Free. Bring your friends and pack the place.

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A classic diner meets Wes Anderson Movies meets a French café that serves local and delicious brekky, baked treats, varieties of wine, and coffee? Modesto, we are in for an amazing addition to the storied culture of our downtown and Marissa and Wyatt Smith are the steadfast curators. Meet Lucille.

Lucille is a dreamy manifestation of the journey of both Marissa and Wyatt’s past, present, and future. The name, Lucille, stems from Wyatt’s beloved grandma Ruby Lucille and has been passed on to their daughter Rez Lucille making family the true heart of this new eatery at 1218 H Street. Together, they have years of experience in both back of house and management roles in some of Modesto’s most beloved restaurants, from Dewz to Camp 4 to Redwood Café. These pros have learned from the best in this community and know the ins and outs to start their own space from the ground up. As Marissa says, “We have always hoped to someday build OUR restaurant together, but it was our daughter Rez that made us realize someday, might be today.”

Lucille is a downtown spot in a historic art deco 1920s building that features local vendors to serve up everyday breakfast and lunch essentials with a subtle nod to both France and their families’ Southern roots. Featuring businesses like Caffettino Coffee Roasters and Milone Tea from Modesto, Hen + Harvest from Turlock, Last Call from Oakdale, and Revive from Stockton plus many more, Lucille walks the walk by investing in our local economy with the delicious meals and beverages they serve. Marissa and Wyatt are looking forward to finally being able to serve their community in person. Lucille has been in the works for a while and though the overwhelming support over social media has been incredible and an amazing way to stay connected, they just can’t wait “to actually meet eyes in person…that’s the dream”.

The menu is classic, just what you need, but with an elevated and updated twist. The Freshy Fresh is the PERFECT start to any day with fresh veggies, avocado, goat cheese, a hint of chili and the option to add eggs or bacon for those wishing to add some extra *umph* to the bright vegetarian dish. The South x Southwest on the other hand, is a hearty and warming sandwich that features a crispy warm homemade biscuit, linguica, cheddar cheese, and creamy herbed sauce to hit just the spot. Lucille is a one-stop shop for your daily routine. Want a mimosa? They’ve got it – fresh squeezed orange juice, too. Want a cookie? Homemade chocolate chip cookies are ALWAYS freshly baked plus a FoodFix

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special rotating flavor. Need a jump start to the day? They have talented baristas on hand to make lattés, cappuccinos, or a regular cup o’ joe with an array of premium milks. Did I mention they make all of their pastry in house?

If this weren’t already the beautiful masterpiece of a tasty picture too good to be true, there’s more! You can join Lucille’s wine club and bottle shop, Bestie Club + Bottle.

Marissa is a resident certified sommelier and curates a selection of small-production wines from independent growers/winemakers that are hand delivered to your front door! The wines are unique and diverse so you can pick your selection of all “White & Rose”, “Red”, or “Mix It Up” with a selection of both in either 3 pks or 6 pks. And now that Lucille is open, you could also pick up your membership in the café to get a lil sample of your monthly picks, too! You can join the club, choose your terms, and receive your first delivery the second week of February, just in time for Valentine’s Day!

By: Abigail Power

Lucille opened its doors just at the end of January to bring new flavors and ideas to Downtown Modesto. The thoughtfully playful & authentic design of the space lends itself to a unique experience of cuisine, friendship, and conversation that is best had with a glass of wine in hand. Marissa hopes that folks enter and “leave Lucille feeling lifted, nourished, and seen. Proud of their town. Happy.” This February let’s show Lucille some LOVE and enjoy a glass of champagne and a selection of handmade treats with your loved ones near and dear to your heart at the newest spot in town.

Lucille

1218 H Street Modesto, CA 95354 Hours - Monday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Sunday: Rest www.gooddaylucille.com www.bestieclubandbottle.com @gooddaylucille @gooddaybestie

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VALENTINE VIEW The Power Couple Presents:

Modesto’s Top 5 Date Night Combos

By Abigail and Harrison Power If there’s one thing that we’ve mastered in the last 5 years in Modesto as newlyweds, it’s creating the perfect, local date night! From movies to restaurants to theatres to ice cream counters, there are dozens of amazing things to do on a date night with your sweetheart.

Here are 5 of our “go-to” date nights that are sure to be a blast this Valentine’s season and all year long: Mr. Power picks the treats: the French 75 Cocktail and Burrata Appetizer. Mrs. Power picks the movie: 10,000% it must be When Harry Met Sally February 14th.

Fuzio Universal Bistro and Brenden Theatres The perfect combo. Literally across the street and located in Downtown Modesto!

Mr. Power picks the treats: the Signature Fuziotini Cocktail and the Bavarian Style Pretzel with Beer Cheese. Mrs. Power picks the movie: Your Place or Mine Opening February 10th.

McHenry Bowl and Velvet Creamery For the young or simply the young at heart, we love a classic date à la 1950s.

McHenry Bowl and Velvet Creamery are essentials for a cruise down McHenry Ave. Mr. Power picks: evening bowling on Valentine’s Day for just $7 per game at McHenry Bowl. Mrs. Power picks: Emerald Isle (Mint Chip) Fudge Sundae and a Strawberry Milkshake with straws for two!

February Movies

Camp 4 and Gallo Center Wine and theatre – a tradition that goes back centuries! For a truly special and unique date, you can’t beat the classiest bookends of Downtown: Camp 4 and the Gallo Center. Mrs. Power picks: the Red Wine Flight (changes frequently – check out what’s on the menu now!) and the Whipped Feta Appetizer. Mr. Power picks the show: The Everly Brothers Experience on February 11th or Jay Leno on February 25th.

Whatever it is you choose to celebrate the love in your life this, make sure to celebrate responsibly, support your local friends and business owners, and make reservations ahead of time to make sure you have a smooth and enjoyable date together!

Xoxo The Power Couple

The Tap Room and Smart Axe Whether you need to get out some extra frustration together or really like active competitive sports, the Smart Axe and Tap Room are perfect East Side spots for date night. Mrs. Power picks the treats: Buffalo Boneless Wings and a Jameson & Ginger Ale at The Tap Room. Mr. Power picks the activity: booking in advance to make sure you secure your 75 minute session at Smart Axe Modesto!

Tresetti’s and The State Theatre Another dynamic duo in Downtown Modesto! Tresetti’s is a classic and one of the original restaurants downtown, just like our jewel of local history, the State Theatre.

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CELEBRATING FIFTY YEARS OF Since 1973, the Hip Hop culture has crossed the USA, from New York and Washington DC, to LA and then around the world. From the melting pots of the big cities, Hop Hop changed Punk, Rock and Roll, Television, Film, Art and pretty much everything. You see it in our, language, fashion and local murals. You can see the works and impact by @FAZM who attracts artist from all over and one of the originals @HOCUS1, the Urban award winners at the MAMAs like Cobalt 45, Mackalot, and some of our local Hip Hop artists are even the Mayor of Ceres Javier Lopez. Today there are great beats spinning in town and we have regular events at 1st Friday Markets and Beat Boxing from Bennett Vickery @THEVICKERYBEAST and more.

Make a point to check these things out, keep the cultures alive and support the local artists.

Look for many more events coming this summer!

I said a hip-hop, the hippie, the hippie To the hip, hip-hop, and you don’t stop the rockin’ To the bang-bang boogie, say up jump the boogie To the rhythm of the boogie, the beat

By Savannah M. Williams

Notorious B.I.G.

If you’re like me, your head started moving, and you read those lines like you were in the Sugar Hill Gang yourself. 50 years ago, hip-hop was birthed in New York City during a time when crime and violence ran rampant. The Black, Latino, and Caribbean communities began to realize that they were killing each other and losing their people to the judicial system. The Ghetto Brothers were one of the first gangs to turn into a music group. They made a peace treaty and encouraged other gangs to join together for the betterment of their communities. Unfortunately, one of the members was murdered while attempting to bring peace between two rival gangs. His death stirred up vengeance, but it was overcome by peace.

That moment revolutionized a new wave of music that birthed Hip Hop, which includes: Turntablism (DJing), MCing (Rapping), B-Boy (Break dancing), Graffiti, and Beatboxing.

• On August 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc became the originator of Hip Hop when he hosted a backto-school jam in the Bronx to help raise money for his sister.

• On September 16, 1979, the Sugar Hill Gang released “Rapper’s Delight”, the first rap song played on the radio, and it reached #36 on the Billboard Pop Charts, making it also the first Top 40 Rap song.

• On January 12, 1981, the first number-one single in the United States, “Rapture” by Blondie, was released and included a rap feature. It spent two weeks at #1 in the US, peaked at #3 in Canada, and #5 in Australia and the United Kingdom.

• On March 11, 1989, Billboard Pop Charts created the Hot Rap Chart, and “Self Destruction” by Stop the Violence Movement spent 10 weeks at #1.

• On August 12, 1990, “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice became the first #1 full-on rap song on the Billboard Pop Charts.

• On August 5, 1991, PM Dawn released “Set Adrift on Memory Bliss,” becoming the first Rap song by a black artist to reach #1 on the Billboard Pop Charts.

• On February 6, 1992, Kriss Kross released “Jump,” which reached #1 and stayed there for eight weeks.

• Soon after, Sir Mixalot spent five weeks at #1 with “Baby Got Back.”

• By 1997 four Rap songs went to #1 with a combined 22 weeks at the top of the Billboard Pop Charts.

• At the end of the ’90s and into the 2000s, many rap artists made it big in Hollywood, such as Will Smith, LL Cool Jay, Queen Latifah, Ice T, Ice Cube, and Snoop Dogg.

Blondie with Grandmaster Flash

Bennett Vickery

Kool-Herc

So you see, Hip Hop is more than a genre of music. It was a vehicle to bring peace, a positive approach to making money, and a movement that opened the door for poor Black, Latino and Caribbean artists. Hip Hop also contributed to the spike in fashion as artists displayed their unique styles. For example, Kriss Kross influenced its audience to wear their clothes backward. In another respect, Hip Hop has opened the door for more female artists to grace us with their talents. Ultimately, Hip Hop breaks barriers. Up until a few years ago, you only heard Hip Hop in relation to parties and dancing. Now you can find Hip Hop in classrooms as they study critical thinking skills, critical literacy, media literacy skills, STEM skills, critical consciousness, and more. 50 years later, it is the most influential genre of music worldwide.

Grateful for those who have over the way, and congratulations to every artist that made history!

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More Black History...

Brenda Lee Banks:

A Pioneer in the Field of Animation Before there was DreamWorks and Pixar there was Brenda Lee Banks. An extremely talented, but very humble person Brenda was one of the first Black women involved in field of animation, if not the first.

Growing up I had fond memories of my aunt Brenda’s talent and creativity in animation. Her nieces and nephews got an up close and personal experience with our history making auntie!

Brenda, a Los Angeles native began her career in animation in the early 1970’s. After graduating from Fremont High School in 1967, she attended the California Institute of the Arts. Soon after begin her career in animation working in the field of animation, Bank continued her education through 1977 Brenda, an award-winning animator and it didn’t take long for Hollywood to notice Aunt Brenda’s talent. In the early 1970’s she worked with Clerow Flip Wilson who was one of the funniest and highest paid comedians at the time with is own television variety show and a cartoon series in which Brenda was a key contributor on.

From there she on to work on the animated project B.C. The First Thanksgiving, set in prehistoric times and featured a group of cavemen and anthropomorphic animals and different geologic eras, created by cartoonist Johnny Hart.

In 1973 Brenda went to work with Ralph Bakshi at his studio and he entrusted her with a number of projects beginning with the 1974 feature Coonskin. Proving she was up to the task, Bakshi assigned her the background in the film Wizards. Again, her work was second to none and she was a star at Bakshi’s studio.

Because her role in Wizards, Bakshi enlisted her to work on a number of other features Lord of the Rings in 1978 and Fire and Ice in 1983. She then went to Warner Brothers studios where she worked on their Looney Tunes cartoon television specials. In addition to working at major studios, she added Hanna-Barbera to her resume. Her work at Hanna-Barbera included The Pirates of Dark Water and several episodes for Fox’s hit animated show the Simpsons.

Other major projects Brenda worked included being a layout animator for the King of the Hill. She also served on the selection committee for the Grammy Awards since 1985.

Brenda worked earned her an WIA Diversity Award in 2018, which is given through the organization Women in Animation for achieving decades of success in the field of animation. A field that was and still is dominated by white men.

With her work spanning from the early 1970’s to the 2000’s a number of generations have enjoyed Banks’ animated work not knowing that the work was done by a pioneer in the field. Being one of first Black women in the field, Brenda would never get the name recognition she deserves. It would be her white male counterparts that would get the credit and all the recognition. However, it was Brenda’s work that was enjoyed by Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and beyond.

Today in 2023 we still enjoy Brenda’s work from the Simpsons, to the King of Hill as well as Tom & Jerry on the cartoon Network. Brenda’s work lives on in Hollywood and her family, which are looking to get her story and work in museums.

Brenda was known to be a quiet, introvert and very private person. She didn’t talk about herself or her background. She was an animator who loved the work. She wasn’t concerned with being a pioneer or being known as one of the first Black women in the field. Nevertheless, it is the work of Banks’ that paved the road for future young Black female animators.

Brenda Lee Banks was born July 19, 1948. She died December 30, 2020. Her work will live on forever.

By John Ervin III

Community Leader, Michael Baldwin, to speak at MLK Commemoration The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration invites you to attend the 29th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Community leader and activist Michael Baldwin will speak at Modesto Junior College’s Performing Arts & Media Center, 435 College Ave. at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. This event is free to the public.

Michael Baldwin is a member of Faith in the Valley’s Board of Directors and resides in Stanislaus County. In 2018, after serving 26 years of a double-life sentence, Michael settled in Modesto to use his life experience to bring healing and understanding to the traumatized and the marginalized, to bring equity to the community, to redefine justice, and to mend broken relationships. He soon started MBS Consultants, founded the nonprofit FOLLOW US:

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Legacy Alliance Outreach, and became a sought-after community advocate, educator, and paralegal. Mr. Baldwin was a co-leader of Modesto’s Forward Together Working Group on police oversight whose recommendations were recently adopted by the Modesto City Council.

Earlier at 4:00 p.m., students are invited to meet with Michael Baldwin in the Modesto Junior College Little Theater.

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SONG WRITER VIEW Last year, music bore unique conditions, growing most significantly online.

After years of the impossibility of putting on live shows, which were most assured to be canceled, events and tours have resumed to full force.

Bands can start to recoup that lost revenue and return to doing what they love.

It’s no different in the local community, the musicians are eager to go out and play, and the folks are ready to show up and listen.

Because I have experienced the love of music through this community, I posed the question on my personal Facebook page-“ What would you love to see different from local musicians in 2023?”

“I love this local music scene, but” The responses were specific, with requests for booking of diverse genres and calling out ageism, racism, sexism, poaching, lowballing, and a longing for original music and more venues.

The answers were well thought out and stemmed from the fact that music profoundly affects us all. The brain is hardwired to feel pleasure for the basic survival necessities, such as eating and sex, and pleasurable, music doesn’t offer the same evolutionary advantages.

So... Why do we respond so vigorously? Human beings seem to have innate musicality.

Music and the reward system. Music changes dopamine activity with noninvasive brain stimulation. Studies have shown that listeners reported more pleasure and greater physiological responses (chills on the skin, increased or decreased salivation) while

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listening to music. So, keep on contributing to the psychological and sociological conversation. Keep seeking out music.

On Saturday, February 25, a beloved event, the annual Johnny Cash Birthday Bash, will return to the Prospect Theater. This is a fantastic show with performances by local songwriters and their friends. It is inclusive, appreciates women artists, and encourages them to interpret the Cash catalog in their way. Get your tickets presale for $30, and at the door, $40. See you at 7 pm at 1214 K Street, downtown Modesto.

The Winter Market is open on Saturdays, and you can see some great acoustic music flowing through the space. At press time, the February schedule was still in progress.

Whether you observe Valentine’s Day or Anti Valentine’s Day, you will most surely encounter live music at your chosen venue.

You must know that many of these performers are foregoing a personal Sweetheart’s Day with their person to work. This is a premium time for a good payday for musicians. I was raising kids during my busiest gig years, so I would forgo those jobs because I had tiny chocolate-covered hands at home to clean.

Those were the best Valentine’s Day gigs I ever had.

Continue to support local music, consider transforming your business into a venue for music, hire more diverse choices in musicians, and hire women for all things.

Then Just take a minute and think about the lyrics that draw you to your favorite love songs. Here is one of mine“Now I’m walking again, To the beat of a drum, And I’m counting the steps to the door of your heart….”

- Neil Finn of Crowded House Whether you do or don’t celebrate February 14th, celebrate some music.

CONSERVATION VIEW In our world of abundant produce, food insecurity and ecological collapse can seem like insurmountable challenges. However, there are ways that each of us can help make a small dent. If you have access to a backyard, front yard, or even a small apartment balcony, there are ways you can utilize that space to grow food for our neighbors and habitat for our wildlife.

Since 1996, the East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District has been working with local farmers on improving soil health, conserving water, and restoring habitat that supports local wildlife, including beneficial insects like butterflies and bees.

We are now looking at introducing our conservation work into our towns, cities, and neighborhoods through an urban landstewardship program. In order to design a successful program that has community sup-

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Please use the QR Code to fill out a survey that will allow us to better understand the demand for such a program in our area, current attitudes toward landscaping, and potential topics to be covered by a future program.

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JAZZ Great treats for your sweet! &BLUES VIEW I hope you all had a blessed season and weathered it well, if a bit wet. I’m ready for spring to get me out of the house and back in the garden, but until then, I’m staying put with a good book, a warm house, and a glass or two of vino. I hope we can play more live music in the new year and return to where we were three years ago. We need all our Blue Monday fans to return and support Blue Monday on the second and fourth Mondays at Café Urbano.

Blue Monday continues with the House Band featuring: John Burt on sax, John Ady and Conrad Johnson on Bass, and Dave Hawkes and Cortez Flores on Drums, with special guests at each event. The jam is open, so come down! On Feb 6th and 20th, we are back jamming! We appreciate Chris Murphy and Gary Nelson, who help sponsor Blue Monday. Café Urbano has a full bar and food available in a friendly club environment from 7 to 10 PM. Urbano also has DJ dancing Tuesday through Sunday featuring Latin Based music.

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PERFORMING VIEW

By Chris Murphy

You can enjoy some epic live shows this month. So turn off your computer and head out to see some excellent stage performances. You will learn a thing or two and be completely amazed by the talent.

Ours, The Black History Musical, presented by Schoolyard Rap, is an exciting and educational experience for learners of all ages. Written by the Billboard charting artist, Griot B, this show will take you on a journey through time where you will learn about the amazing stories not taught in schools. Listen to the bass bump, the treble tremble, and the rhymes recited and you will leave this show educated, uplifted, and entertained. Feb 17 7 pm Jay Leno will be returning to the Gallo Center on February 25. He is back in action and will be bringing the laughs to Modesto USA, home of American Graffiti. All of his years as a stand up comic, plus the years on the Tonight Show have created a lot of laughs. You know what a car guy he is so it’s a perfect fit. Maybe have classic car parking up front?

The Prospect Theatre has one of the best events all year long with the Johnny Cash Birthday Bash on January 25. The Wrong Doers, Chris Doud, Mike Allsup, Patty Castillo Davis and more. This event sells out so do not dilly dally and get your tix ASAP. PS. They have a full bar at the theatre. www.prospecttheatreproject.org

The Turlock Community Theatre is having a great season. Don’t miss Tower of Power on Feb 10 at 7:30. This legendary bay area horn band will blow your mind. If you are in Tower of Power, you are the best of the best.

Tix at: www.turlocktheatre.org The West Side Theatre is presenting a Chicago Tribute on February 11. This is another great power horn section band you will love. Show at 8 Tix at: www.westsidetheatre.org Its Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday Don’t miss out on the downtown Mardi Gras at Urbano with the Creole Jazz Kings.

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The Youth Empowerment Program presents its first talent show in partnership with The State Theater, An Evening of Black Joy featuring young men and women ages 12 – 26 to showcase their talents. A space for black youth in the community to embody their culture with a chance to win up to $1,000! We hope to see you there!

Doors open at 5:00 PM, show 6:00 PM Tickets: $10 Formal Attire Required The State Theatre presents the premier of Felix Austria! Compelled by the inheritance of a mysterious box of letters, American aesthete Felix Pfeifle, a young man from Modesto who begins the journey of a lifetime to reach the source of the correspondence: the last heir of the Holy Roman Emperors, aging Archduke Otto von Habsburg. The documentary captured the Best Documentary, Best Director and Best Editing Awards at the Milan International Film Festival.

Food & Wine at 5:30; Discussion at 6:30; Film at 7 p.m. Q & A after the film Admission: $25 or $10 for students with ID www.thestate.org This is just a small sampling of the amazing shows happening in our community this month. Ge the latest info on local events at www.modestoview.com

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Be the Sunshine in Your Fitness

By Efren Martinez The Holidays are nicely put away in the 2022 storage containers, and we are deep into Winter. Our next Holiday, Valentine’s Day, might not be everyone’s favorite. Unfortunately, Valentine’s Day can be a cruel reminder to those alone. Let’s admit it. It’s cold and dark by 5 pm, and most of us are waterlogged from the much-needed rain we had over the last 2 months.

It’s enough to get you depressed. I admit it! I need a good dose of sunshine to be my happy self.

Regardless of what Holiday it is or what comes up. The Winter weeks after Christmas can be most depressing. All the beautiful lights and cheer are gone. So if you’ve been feeling down or depressed lately, you’re not alone. It’s natural during this time of the year to get the Winter blues. Friends, our minds, bodies, and Spiritual well-being require a certain amount of Sunshine to keep us all happy and healthy besides a fitness lifestyle. It perhaps also has to do with the lack of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is what we all get naturally from the sun, and we all must get enough of it. This is why I always increase my Vitamin D dose in the Fall and won’t scale it down till

the Spring.

It’s no secret that the sun influences all living creatures. The Egyptians thought it was so powerful that they worshiped it as a God. It was their God of the Sun, and they referred to it as Ra. Ok, I’m not suggesting we all worship the Sun as a God as the Egyptians did. Heck, we all know how that Civilization ended up. Still, there are a few things you can do naturally to help boost your mood and get into your Sunshine happy self. Always take advantage of any sunshine when you have it during the Winter. I know it’s cold outside, but if the sun is shining, make a point to go outside and let your face absorb the golden rays. It will do wonders for you. Eat as much Vitamin D-rich food as you can. A simple internet search can direct you to foods rich in Vitamin D. Escape the confines of any gym and choose to do your workouts outside.

Surround yourself with positive funny people, wear bright clothing and learn how to break dance—just kidding about the break dancing.

My point is to laugh as much as possible.

Laughing keeps you shining inside and out.

Choose a comedy over a drama. Friends, stay positive and surround yourself with positive, happy, fun people. Here’s a hint, you won’t find any of this on social media. It takes human interaction to achieve the “real” sunshine in your fitness and life.

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The Month of Love

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By Monica Barber

February is the month of love, and Ms. M sees it everywhere already. Stepping out this time of year means accomplishing an errand along the way, and today is no different.

Grabbing the most delectable vegan bite from The Farmacy in downtown Modesto means stopping to get dry cleaning first. But it’s worth seeing the birds and bees falling in love as the buds attempt to bloom early. May your February be full of fun and love while you multitask. Here are some things to do on a budget.

Start the month off with fresh produce and a walk outside. Modesto Certified Farmers Market, winter market is open Saturdays. As of January 23rd, the market reopened for the winter season of 2023. While the Thursday market will open later in the season, you can still enjoy your weekly Farmer’s Market experience. For more than 40 years the Modesto Certified Farmers Market has supported the local community and benefits our areas farmers, artisans & craftspeople. More info: https://modestocfm.com/ In these times of high costs, Valentine’s Day can be a great time to keep it simple and see a movie. On February 14th, the State Theatre presents that wonderfully nostalgic and timeless romantic comedy When Harry Met

Sally. The movie centers around two friends who may or may not accept they are meant for each other since the moment they met.

The film has two showings: 4 pm and 7 pm.

Info: https://thestate.org/ One of the most beloved musical events is the annual tribute to the man in black, Johnny Cash. This year the Johnny Cash Birthday Bash will be hosted by the Prospect Theater on February 25th. Local favorites The Wrong Doers’ band and other musical guests such as Big Earl Matthews, Patty Castillo Davis, Chris Doud, and more will present a celebration of this iconic singer. Tickets: $30 pre-sale $40 door. Doors/Show: 7 pm/8 pm. https://prospecttheaterproject.org/ End your month of love with international culture and sounds. Gallo Arts Center presents Yamato: Drummers of Japan on February 28th. The troupe of performers take the stage with the 30thanniversary presentation of their show. Their traditional Taiko drums reverberate like a heartbeat, sharing with audiences the pulse of life and the Japanese spirit. Each performance is full of joyful innovation and music. I’d like you to take in this energizing experience.

Tickets: $29 and up. Show: 7:30 pm.

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Hey Modesto! Happy February!

It’s officially the month of love. Do you have any plans? I want to share some things I love about Modesto.

Our beautiful ash trees located here are magnificent to look at. I also enjoy the fiery pink and orange sunsets we get to witness. I love how involved our community is and how accepting we are! A wonderful thing about Modesto is it consistently holds many activities for all ages. Did you know Modesto has its very own symphony orchestra? Not only that, but we also have a Modesto Youth Symphony Orchestra! Our youth can show off their inspiring gifts and musical talents to the world. Students get to interact with professional musicians and conductors. They put on shows at the Gallo

and other places around the region.

They also perform at local schools, which is a great way to show the importance of music in our lives. There is an upcoming concert on February 11th at 2 pm, located at our very own Gallo center for the arts. I highly recommend attending and supporting not only our youth but the arts too!

Since February is the month of love, I’d like to share some restaurants I love. Chefs of New York recently opened back up, and it is to die for. Their margarita pizza is sure to invoke romantic feelings, especially even if those feelings are your love for carbs. Don’t forget to save room for one of their authentic New York cannolis. I also love Ralston’s Goat. This is located right at the intersection of J street and 10th. Ralston’s goat not only has delicious food, but they constantly have a source of entertainment going on.

This includes open mic nights, DJs, and much more. They post events weekly on their website and Facebook.

Check it out! I hope you all have an amazing February filled with lots of love and excitement!

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ZEN VIEW Chinese New Year of the Water Rabbit

By Mary Layton 2023 The Chinese New Year started on Sunday, January 22nd and will end on February 9th, 2024. It is celebrated for up 16 days culminating with the Lantern festival on February 5th this year.

There are 5 Zodiac elements in Chinese astrology. The element of this year is Water. 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope.

After last year’s Year of the Tiger, a year of aggression and swift changes, the Year of the Rabbit is supposed to be slower paced.

Decisions have to be thought through carefully. According to the Reader’s Digest “We can anticipate more diplomacy and more cautious approaches on the world stage and for individuals.” The rabbit is very sensitive and kind and is famous for sniffing out danger well before others. In nature rabbits live in burrows that have multiple exit points, likewise we may find that it is

an advantage to have multiple plans of how to proceed. That sounds great as long as we are able to reach a decision.

The rabbit is a social animal. If in doubt we can always learn from social interaction or partner up with other people’s talents and abilities in order to find success and prosperity. People born in the year of the Rabbit are usually artistic and possess many talents. The Year of the Rabbit should bring us plenty of creativity and appreciation for the arts.

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Register your student today! All Modesto City Schools students receive:

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All MCS Students get their own laptop computer, breakfast & lunch every school day, access to tutoring, before- & after-school programs, & more!

Independent Study is also available for ALL students (TK-12th Grades) through the FREE online Modesto Virtual Academy!

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