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Top Ten June’18

June 10 - Frankie Avalon – Gallo Center June 2-3 Patterson Apricot Fiesta – Downtown Patterson June 6 - Legends of the Cruise - 10th Street Plaza 6:30 pm June 7 - MoBand Graffiti Night at Graceada Park June 8 - American Graffiti Cruise Parade and Buddy Holly Tribute – Downtown Modesto June 9-10 American Graffiti Car Show - Municipal Golf Course June 15 - Ryan Russell CD Release Party - Knight Ferry General Store June 16 - Sing-Along Grease - State Theatre June 23 - Modesto Blues Festival at Seasons Event Center June 24 - Carolyn Sills Combo at Prospect Theatre Project June 30 - Patio-Fest in Downtown Modesto July 1 - Graffiti-Con at Modesto Centre Plaza/10th Street Plaza

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GREETINGS Greetings Modesto Friends First things first. Happy Anniversary to my amazing wife Becky as we celebrate 33 years!

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ing Graffiti Summer. The sounds of the street rods, the Music in the Plaza, MoBand in the park, the shiny chrome, people filling the patios of restaurants, the cars lined up at the drive-ins, the burgers grilling, and everyone seems to be having a great time. We have just come off of Porchfest where we got to hang out with friends and musicians all over town. You have to really try hard not to have fun.

This is who we are. Modesto means so many things to many different people and different people have what they like and don’t like, but when you back up May and June in Modesto, we really get at some of the cool parts of our history that make us different than any other city in the world. It is cool to be unique, special and have an interesting past. Even if you never plan on owning or driving a classic car, it says something about us, and our place in history and at the very least, you can look at the chrome and candy apple red paint as art, something hand made, crafted like a hipster cocktail or a hand made repurposed pallet wall in your house, stand up bass, or steel-framed bicycle with Campy parts. Things are not always as they seem and we need to see the bigger picture.

One of the things that people like about Modesto is that it has the small town feeling, but with the bigger city amenities. This in a nutshell makes our retro Graffiti classic culture so spot on. We love our walkable downtown, farmers market, hanging out with friends on the patios, the twinkle lights in our plazas and over our streets, music in the air and coffee at the cafes with people writing computer code or poetry. This is the feeling that makes us Modesto USA, A Classic American City. It all goes together and there is a piece of it for everyone, young or old. It is relevant for our modern living as well as our sense of place We all want to feel like we are part of something

and have a connection to the things we eat and do. So friends, being the home of George Lucas, American Graffiti, Star Wars and Rockabilly connects us to so much more and makes us real.

Authentic and creative cities are the inners, and when we all come together to celebrate, we all win. We win by using our history to build our future. While other cities have to fabricate their story, we have a great one.

We celebrate our graduates who are writing their next chapters and it is up to all of us to build on to our city and create a place where this next generation will want to come back.

This is very important every year when our kids go off to college, or they graduate from college as we hope they will find a great home here. That is our goal and why civic pride is so important.

June is time to reach out to our local businesses, take a staycation, enjoy picnics in the park for MoBand and the best ways to do this are to pick up a togo dinner at your favorite restaurant and then take it to MoBand to share or take on your bike ride on the Virginia Corridor or Mensinger trail. Ride to brunch on a Sunday morning. We are grateful to the local businesses that advertise in ModestoView so that we can put this magazine in your hands free of charge. Our mission

from day one is to “Serve Civic Pride Daily” and you are part of this. Thank you for reading and thanks for being our friends.

See you out and about in Modesto USA.

Chris Murphy Publisher & Founder – ModestoView chrism@modestoview.com

Congratulations Abigail on your double major graduation with Phi Beta Kappa honors from UC Berkeley. Our family is so very proud of you.

Cover Story Modesto’s Graffiti couple works together and plays together and this time it is Jaci Shervington Lester working under the hood of this 1960 Cadillac while her husband Eli Lester offers some sweet support.

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CONCERTS MoBand Opening Night June 7th

By Chris Murphy

A big brass band, in a bandshell, in a park, with food, drink, wine, and fun sounds like the perfect evening. Add to this 3,000 of your best friends, blankets, and picnic baskets and you have a hall of fame slice of Americana, or Modestocana as we like to say.

June and July in Modesto’s Graceada Park bring the sights and sounds of the Modesto Band of Stanislaus County. Yes this is MoBand Concert in the Park. It is our band, the sound of our city. We have many fantastic festivals like American Graffiti, Porchfest, Lucky Fest, but MoBand is the top of the pops. There is really nothing like it. The blankets are out early, the wine is ready, the picnics are made and the music starts at 8 pm, for six Thursdays and thanks to MoBand Sponsors and the Night at the Bowl fundraiser (see below) these are FREE. MoBand Concert in the Park is almost 100 years old and been going strong since 1919. Yes, Modesto, we have a national treasure. How many of your friends in other cities have a huge community cultural event like this? I’ll bet not

many.

Get your calendars out and plan your summer.

Graffiti Summer is always synonymous with the Sensations.

We miss Penny Gail White and their regular performances at the Cruise Parade. Debbie, Claudia and Shelly are stars and continue to be the voice of Graffiti Summer

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Night at the Bowl – June 12 – Mancini Bowl

MoBand needs you. It takes a lot of time, effort and money to make MoBand happen and here is where you come in. Please come out and support Night at the Bowl on June 12th in Mancini Bowl. There will be restaurant sampling from Modesto’s best eateries, wine and beer from Modesto’s best wineries and breweries and music from Third Party and the In the Mood Band for your entertainment enjoyment. You can even dance on the famous Mancini Bowl. Tix are only $40 and you can get them at the 4th Floor Parks office at 10th St Place or from a MoBand Board of Director.

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NON PROFIT North Modesto Kiwanis

By Denette Covarrubias It’s June! The month of the American Graffiti Festival; a festival that helped shape our community culture; create a sense of Modesto pride by bringing us together, and a month of raising funds for children all around Stanislaus County.

We had the privilege to interview the current President of The North Modesto Kiwanis Club , Eric Angelo and two current chairmen ; Brent Burnside and Charlie Christensen to honor all the hard work the club does during the summer in Modesto.

The North Modesto Kiwanis Club is a group of like-minded people who gather weekly to put on events in Modesto. Currently, 94 members strong; the North Modesto Kiwanis Club are always looking for members to join. They meet for breakfast at 7am every Thursday on Sisk Road at the Clarion Inn Hotel. If you love giving to our community, love serving children, and if you love the American Graffiti Festival in Modesto, the North Modesto Kiwanis Club is a perfect place to get involved.

The North Modesto Kiwanis Club has been hosting fundraising events for different nonprofit organizations that benefit children in

Modesto and surrounding Stanislaus County area since the late 60’s. The American Graffiti Festival, Chicken a Go-Go bar-b-que, and pancake breakfasts are just a few events that raise funds to benefit our community.

The funds they spend at any of these local events all go back into the community, specifically to benefit children. The funds benefit spiritual aims, youth services, sponsored youths, young children, and scholarships. The North Modesto Kiwanis Club are always looking for new nonprofits to team up and benefit from the raised funds. If you have a nonprofit that focuses on giving to children , this may be a great opportunity for you !

January 2018, my niece Myliis was born with different illnesses that prevented her from going home for four months after her birth. Myliis was transported to U.C Davis in Sacramento to get

the care she needed to keep her life. My family and I didn’t have the funding to stay in Sacramento for the four months for Myliis’s recovery.

The only thing that allowed my family to be with Myliis during those months was the Kiwanis Club funding and unparallel giving. They have a Kiwanis Club Hotel next to UC Davis for families to stay close with their sick children.

The Kiwanis Club made the difficult circumstances of having a sick child bearable. Without the Funding and love the Kiwanis Club donated to The Kiwanis Club Hotel, I don’t know if my niece would have made the recovery . I am forever grateful and proud of The North Modesto Kiwanis Club. Thank you for your dedication to our community and children.

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by Jim Christiansen May Day. Modesto Porchfest was a lot of fun, but in all the joy of sharing music, meeting friends, showing some art at the home studio, I missed the Modesto View deadline. Good thing Chris and others busy with Porchfest too. I’m not the only one who added some additional activity to the event. I heard there were taco trucks, beer tastings, a pleasure to our nomadic audience members, that Art Walk and Downtown Market have considered to bolster our Monthly dedicated art events. Thanks to visitors for comments on the art on the fence.

Had a Modesto theme and an oil painting I did of my porch in among the roses, and quite a few visits to the garage studio between sets. Painting of Minnie’s back door entrance a hit, and I miss doing the Graffiti Summer tee shirt series.

School may be out for some, but art classes and art camps available at Mistlin Gallery and Chartreuse Muse for students of all ages. Check the web sites for the class schedules in everything from painting, fun with clay, mosaics, world art, fiber art. Chelsea America doing an Art MiniCamp at Mistlin June 5-8. Susan Rossman

follows with Around The World June 11 to 15. A lot of classes on the Mistlin Gallery agenda, so check into it at the gallery 1015 J, or look up online on the Facebook page or www.ccaagallery.org and sign up for email notifications. Adult classes and workshops also offered, as is their weekly Wednesday life drawing sessions 7 to 9 pm.

Looking for more art camp and class offerings, check in with www.TheChartreuseMuse.com Try out their clay room and wheel throwing night class. Down on 10th Street, they offer classes for Adults and kids, open for art walk, and every day source for Art and art item purchases. City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods department schedule of activities is out, and available online in pdf form.

Look the department online, and note the ART link for that activity, or download the entire schedule. www.modestogov.com June Art Walk theme, likely to do with our Graffiti Summer events activities and movie heritage. If you’re an artist seeking to join art walk, check in with the art walk map, as many of the venues handle their own artist sign ups.

Contact Art Walk in general at the Downtown Improvement District near Preservation Coffee.

Photos by - John Wynn

Map available at www.modestoartwalk.com Over at the Barkin Dog, we’ve made some changes to the art display, with Hannibal’s new addition of 2 new display panels. This month photographer John Wynn shows off five of his photographic portfolio, bordered by Barkin Dog collection black and whites. Annabelle Souza will replace John on display before June

21 Art Walk. Look for her colorful paintings at the Dog. Take a look around downtown at the new chalk designs on the sidewalks, murals up or in progress, and random décor celebrating Graffiti Summer. Summer Splash members Show will replace the plein air and 3D show at Mistlin. I noticed quite a bit of art items for sale down by Music on the Plaza. Its summer, festivals open, special events I haven’t covered pop up. Enjoy the Cruise.

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Graffiti Summer is here and the key word for our summer cocktails is refreshing. I always find gin refreshing and this DoGood Cocktail from Divine Swine is just the ticket. When the day gets warm, something that has a nice lime taste with just a touch of sweetness is in order. If you head to Roseburg Square, you will find the Divine Swine, offering up amazing BBQ and other treats put before you sink your teeth into their food menu, start with pure refreshment and the super bonus, this drink is already made and waiting for you.

The DoGood South Side is “on tap” and it is made fresh all the time. The goal of this was to get you a refreshing mixed drink really quickly, and that is good news on a hot day. You get a food and drink education when you visit Divine Swine.

Robert Wilson and Scott Maynard are true experts and can guide you on your summer drink and BBQ exploration.

Brittany Merrillo @britt.merrillo is a treat behind the bar, offering friendly advice to customers and she likes this drink as it really works for people that don’t know if they like Gin or not. She explains, ““People say this is not what they thought gin was, and people that normally don’t try gin, go for this and they find it really surprising”. They make this all year long. “Fresh squeezed lime is the most amazing part” Brittany says, it really sets this apart.

This combination if great service, innovative cocktails and premium spirits are just a few of the things that keep people coming back to Divine Swine.

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rehearsals with 30 teenagers, Falina Van Lewen who plays Mrs. Lynch said, “I feel a little out of place being that the majority of the cast is half my age, but they are all a bunch of true professionals. I am so impressed with the quality of acting and singing that I get to see and hear at rehearsal every night!”

If you are unfamiliar with the plot, Danny (Jacob Holdaway) and Sandy (BelSummer Nights, Greased Lightning and Moon- la Marseline) have a summer romance which ends with Sandy showing up as the new kid ing - that’s what June holds if you buy yourself at Danny’s high school. His gang, the Burger a ticket to see Grease the Musical at The Gallo Palace Boys, is played by Pablo Hernandez, Center for the Arts. Roughly 30 teenagers will Michael Massone, MItchell Welch, and Wesley be “Shakin’ at the High School Hop” under the Vasquez. The entrance of a sweet new girl sets direction of Modesto Performing Art’s Paul off Rizzo, the leader of the Pink Ladies, played Tischer for a two weekend run, opening June

by Ambrosia Lobo, Abbigail Kitsch, Bailey 16th. They’ve already begun rehearsal and since most of them are in high school or college Vasquez and Chrissie Ford. Thanks to the movie American Graffiti, June in Modesto is filled they’re juggling studying and finals with learnwith do-wop music, classic cars and poodle ing choreography and vocal lessons. Despite skirts so the timing is perfect. Grease will even their young age, most of the cast already has feature it’s own classic car, hand painted and quite the resume having been in productions with MPA, MJC, Playhouse Merced, YES Com- built by MPA’s John Noble to be strong enough for Danny and boys to stand and even dance on pany and their own high schools.

When asked how she felt about coming into the it while they sing Greased Lighting. Someday perhaps we’ll get American Graffiti the Musical cast as a newcomer to MPA, Abbi Kitsch (Jan) but until then, Grease is the word - at least for said, “it’s kind of overwhelming, honestly, but two weekends this June at The Gallo!

I’m super excited about being in Grease and making memories with new people.” Michael Massone, an MPA veteran who’s home from college in Arizona where he’s getting his degree in Theatre Education said, “It has been a blast being part of a cast in my age group, allowing us to have such a close knit group with great comradery.” Apparently they even have a group chat so they can keep in touch during off days. The cast features only two adults, when asked how she felt being the only adult at most

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PERFORMANCE A Time to Perform in June

By Kaye Osborn

June is our community’s tribute to American Graffiti: car shows concerts in the park, parades and dance. If you don’t know me, I LOVE to dance. It doesn’t matter the genre. I hear a tune and my body starts to move! This month the Modesto Symphony Orchestra has a very unique program: Beethoven Meets Graffiti.

The first half of the program features Beethoven Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93. The second half features three commissioned works inspired by Modesto’s Graffiti Festival with the Central West Ballet. Hillebrandt: Valley Fever, Trumbor: Same Traffic, New Dance, Sabre: Graffiti Jive This is a very creative and exciting only-in-Modesto experience. I must admit, we have lots of homegrown talent to appreciate and support!

Beethoven Meets Graffiti Modesto Symphony Orchestra and the Central West Ballet June 1 & 2 – Gallo Center for the Arts

Also at the Gallo Center for the Arts Frankie Avalon June 10

Jersey Boys: a musical biography of the Four Seasons It is an amazing musical! Don’t miss it!

Check how hard the female performers work.

They have lots of costume and make-up changes that happen in a blink of an eye.

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Smoky’s

It is always great to reunite with an old friend.

In Modesto, there are some legendary traditions and some of our restaurants bring back great memories. One in particular is Smoky’s.

Dean Brenner opened the original Smokey’s in the early 60’s located near 5 points at 222 McHenry, it was a regular spot for many in Modesto, especially those that worked near downtown but soon, it attracted people from all over. Allen Beebe later purchased the business and Mike Nelson, who was operating the Velvet Creamery was asked to manage Smoky’s and in 1990 became the owner. Mike, who is the brother of Modesto entrepreneur Dan Costa has a lot of restaurant and food management skills, expanded Smokey’s while operating the Creamery and sold it 12 years later to build his dream, Mike’s Roadhouse on Dale Road. After selling the Roadhouse to have more family time, he opened smaller Mike’s Grillhouse and later sold that to his manager. All the while, one thing was a constant: great service, fantastic food, excellent customer service creating a space where people like to be. That is the Mike Nelson touch.

Darryl Johnson was a fan of Mike Nelson’s food since the early days of Mike’s Roadhouse on Dale Road and they have been friends for over 20 years. After Mike sold the Grillhouse, one thing led to another and in December 2017, they decided to team up to bring back the Smoky’s legend. Darryl had a family member that wanted to be in business and Mike Nelson was just the expert to partner with to start something new.

One thing is for sure, great restaurants have owners that have a passion. You either have passion for restaurants or not. Those that are

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passionate and run a smart well-managed restaurant will succeed and grow. Mike explains, “You need to enjoy doing what you do and you have to be hands on in this business, know your costs, your food and your customers”. With this solid foundation and a possibility for new growth with Darryl’s family, this is the right combination.

But none of this matters, unless the food blows your mind. It does.

The Smoky’s Hall of Fames are the Cowboy Burger, fresh Harris Ranch patties, loaded with onion rings, cheese and so much more. If you are wondering what to get on your first time there, get this. The Tri Tip Sandwich is fresh daily beginning at 7 am to be ready for lunch this is perfect for visit two. Now for visit three, you have to try the chili cheese dog. Served with a side of fresh chopped onions, this is a fresh Miller hot dog cooked to perfection. Is your mouth watering yet? What do drink, Smoky’s make fresh ice cream milk shakes. All those years at Velvet Creamery, Mike knows how to make a fantastic shake.

I can’t think of a better way to welcome back an old friend than with some of Modesto’s legendary BBQ treats, served by people you know and love. Morning commuters can rejoice as they

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Summer Restaurant Guide Piccadilly Deli & Sandwich Shop

Right in the heart of Downtown Modesto. Delicious meats cut fresh daily along an all you can eat salad bar.

Address: 941 10th St. Modesto - Phone # 523-0748

Velvet Grill & Creamery

Classic cars, rock n’ roll, burgers and shakes. All American home town food made fresh from scratch.

Address: 2204 McHenry Ave. Modesto - Phone # 544-9029

Krazy Rolls

Absolutely delectable sweet and gooey goodness in Downtown Modesto. They are krazy good!

Address: 907 10th St. Modesto - Phone # 596-4133

Thailand Restaurant

Delicious Asian cuisine in Downtown Modesto. The food tastes as good as it looks.

Address: 950 10th St. Modesto - Phone # 544-0505

Village Baking Company & Cafe Family owned bakeshop and cafe offering pastries, custom cakes, sandwiches, espresso and more.

Address: 1700 McHenry Ave. Modesto Phone # 522-9057

Fuzio Universal Bistro

East meets West at this casual yet classy spot for global flavorsome from fire-grilled pizzas to spring rolls.

1020 10th St. Modesto - Phone # 557-9711

Barkin’ Dog Grill

Great fresh food along with live entertainment. Enjoy music every weekend.

Address: 940 10th St. Modesto - Phone # 572-2341

La Huacana Restaurant Bar Familiar & Night Club

Enticing Mexican food along with exciting Latin culture.

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UNPLUGGED Gettin’ The Ladin Out

by Aaron Rowan

June Movies

“What happens when a banjo player leaves Texas and goes to Oklahoma? The I.Q. goes up in both states.”

- Joke told by a local bluegrass friend of mine.

What will happen when a banjo player named Evie Ladin leaves Oakland and comes to Modesto? Find out for yourself when Moon & Sixpence Music And Art House welcomes Evie and her duo partner Keith Terry for a night of originals, deep interpretations of traditional songs, and the kinetic thrill of percussive dance. Evie & Keith are some of our most distinguished talent to date.

The polyrhythmic heat of Evie’s clawhammer banjo has been heard from A Prairie Home Companion to the Lincoln Center to Hardly

Strictly Bluegrass. Keith brings tonal percussion to stand-up bass, and is a renowned percussionist/rhythm dancer and the founder of the International Body Music Festival. These two have developed a musical routine that you need to experience up close, full of Appalachian flavor and slaphappy body percussion. They’re in town Wednesday evening June 20, starting at 7:30pm.

Cole Hinkle is a young rising country star of our local area, based in Lodi, who will open with a few songs. $15 cash only at the door.

Find Moon & Sixpence at 500 9th St. between E & F, in back of the courtyard.

Two nights later, George Cole & Eurocana will be in the moonhouse for my final presentation there until autumn. Bandleader and guitarist George Cole has dazzled audiences at musical landmarks from Carnegie Hall in New York to the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley. Eurocana features standup bassist & singer Kaeli Earle and guitarist/vocalist Madeline Tasquin, and is a little bit gypsy jazz, a little bit rock and roll, and a little bit French chanson. Come join this celebration of the Great American Songbook, with inspiration from Django Reinhardt thrown in. 8pm, $10.

June is also a month of some of my favorite festivals. 6/1-6/3, the Berkeley World Music Fest will highlight cumbia, Sufi, Moroccan trance, Balkan, Chinese guzheng and other unique styles. Three days of free entertainment in various venues around downtown Berkeley. Saturday 6/9, the San Francisco Free Folk Festival is packed with world folk dance sessions, bluegrass & jug band jams, sea shanties, instrument workshops, and a nonstop lineup of performers on two stages. 12-10 PM at Everett Middle School in SF. Saturday 6/30, a sort of sequel to the recent Modesto Porchfest, Patio-Fest will feature 16 different performers on the patios of all the dining hot spots along J St. starting at 6 PM. Visit the Downtown Improvement District FB page for locations & info…or just follow the music!

Huge thank you to all the classic car owners, car clubs & Graffiti Summer event organizers for the amazing things you do for Modesto.

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METAL Festival Season

By Eve Oberlander Festival season is upon us. Now’s the time to let you know when and where so you can make Metal Summer plans. To kick this month off there is Bay Area Death Fest . This is one you don’t want to miss. Bay Area Death Fest takes place at Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music 2367 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA on June 8, 9th and 10th. Day 1 and Day 2 Single Day tickets are $28 the day of the show. Day 3 tickets are $30 day of the show. Friday’s headliner is Aborted featuring locals Arkaik and Accidentally Murdered. Day 2 headliner is Decrepit Birth and Day 3 headliner is The Faceless. Tickets are available for purchase at www.ticketfly.com Pre purchase your tickets for a discount.

Black Bomb Metal Fest 5 is in July featuring two days of Metal. This all goes down, starting July 20th at Winters Tavern Motherlode Grill at 275 South Washington St. Sonora, CA. Day 1 is only five bucks and features Niviane and several locals, including Bavmorda, 17TEN and Cursed.

Day 2 is at the Motherlode Fairgrounds 220 Southgate Dr. Sonora, CA and is $20, featuring headliner Pathology and Hatriot with supporting acts such as locals Mind of a Machine, NBL,

CA. Ten bucks at the door, kids 12 and under, free. You just may catch a few Modesto bands up there in those mountains along with Sadistic Hallucinations from Humboldt County.

Devastatedfest 3: Heart of the Underground is August 11th at The Gilman, 924 Gilman St. Berkeley, CA. This is all ages, two stages, 17 bands, $12 gets you in at the door. Modesto will be in the house as well, with performances by Bavmorda, NBL, Sworn to the Black. Headliners are Inanimate Existence and Taipan, all star metal band , which has special guest members from Megadeth, Ministry and Soulfly. This is a total of five Metal festivals with Modesto and 209 bands on the bill!

Keepin’ it Metal all summer long!

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Modesto’s Robert Ulrich has a new film coming to the big screen. “Billy Boy” will be opening in ten cities across the USA and Modesto is one of them. Co-produced with his son Cooper Ulrich and Blake and Michael Jenner, the film follows a young boy named Billy Forsetti, played by Blake Jenner, who spends his evenings committing crimes and stealing cars with his friends. But after one of his friends is found dead, Billy attempts to leave his dangerous life behind him. Melissa Benoist (“Supergirl”) stars as Billy’s girlfriend Jennifer who tries to help him change the course of his life.

Get your discounted fair admission tickets; FoodMaxx Arena motorsport tickets and ride wristbands online or at the Fair Office, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock

“BILLY BOY” has been a passion project from the start. Seeing it come to fruition has been incredible. It’s a dark movie – a true cautionary tale.” explains Robert Ulrich. Actor Blake Jenner makes his writing debut with the thriller “Billy Boy” and Jenner and Benoist crowdfunded help pay for the movie.

This is truly a film they are passionate about and it will be a treat to see this film at the State Theatre on June 15th at 8:30 am and 9:30 pm. The film continues through the next week. www.thestate.org

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ROCKABILLY Modesto Blues Festival makes another comeback!

John Black and Peer Recovery presents Bill Clinton Chicken Whisky Band. With Mr. Clifton’s new project coming from Fresno California he is no stranger to playing music in the Modesto Area. Bill started many years ago as a guitar player for the MAMA Winning Mofo Party Band. Even though Mr. Clifton and his Whiskey Chickens will be headlining, the amazing amount of talent doesn’t stop there.

Deja Blues also a Fresno based Blues Band with a wavy Groove. Deja Blues have been around for at least a decade playing with greats like Coco Montoya and Elvin Bishop just to name a few. Don Hefin, bass player founded Central Valley Blues Society 18 years ago.

Modesto View Art Director and graphic designer Peter Grimaldi, lead man of Blue Box Bayou Band will also be taking the stage with their Central Valley Cali Zydeco dance music. Peter goes way back to the days of the Tuolumne River Lodge playing Boogie on the Bayou and way way back in the day when he was in Raven.

Definitely not last or least, the opening act for the day is VooDoo Killer, four young men playing those graveyard blues. Lead man Rich-

By Jennifer Allsup

ard Meeker and harmonica player is no stranger to the Modesto music scene. Richard used to be house manage the Fat Cat and harmonica player for Dam. Not only are you in for a very musical treat this year’s Blues Festival incorporating a little grease under the wheel with classic car shows CVB Car and Bike Show will be taking the streets and hence the Graffiti month. Awards will be given out to those in the both categories of Car and Bike Show $5 donation for entrance and $5 per

car or bike entry. Throughout the event there will also be a chance to watch the CVB pin up contest with cash prizes. This event is taking place June 23rd at The Seasons on 945 McHenry 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. you must be 21 and over to attend. Hope you are enjoying your graffiti month of June in Modesto California!

Graffiti Summer Modesto is going to be hoppin’ in June with a classic car parade, hot rods & muscle car shows, great music & live entertainment!

For details on all Graffiti Summer events call 209-526-5588 or visit www.VISITMODESTO.com

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Legends of the Cruise

& Grand Marshal Don Wood More Legends of the Cruise and the Walk of Fame continued on next page...

By Chris Murphy

D O ND WO O

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Car Shows don’t happen all by themselves. These are put on by dedicated people that care about their cause and want to promote it and Modesto is known for great car shows. This exactly describes Don Wood, the North Modesto Kiwanis American Graffiti Festival Parade Grand Marshal. Don is truly a champion for all things classic cars and he has been there as Modesto evolved from a Concourse d’Elegance to a Hot Rod Car Show. He also is presenting his own classic car show in August at Del Rio. Don Wood and his wife Margie are the drivers in so many local activities. One of the most fun is the Mid-Valley Chevy’s week-long travelling car show that lead up the big American Graffiti Festival. These shows are a lot of work, they take fostering a great relationship with the city, the car clubs, members of all ages and bringing these shows to life. We are proud to say that our American Graffiti heritage here in Modesto USA is strong thanks to people like Don Wood. Let’s meet Don Wood.

Modesto View Where did you grow up?

Don Wood: Manteca and French Camp

MV: What was your hangout back in the day?

DW: Dragging Yosemite Blvd in Manteca

MV: Where and when did you graduate from high school?

DW: 1958 Manteca High School

MV: When did you move to Modesto?

DW: After serving in the Army, I returned to the Valley and went to work for Valley Rambler in the Service Department and then Alfred Matthews as the Body Shop Manager.

MV: When did you first get interested in cars ?

DW: When I was in High School, I bought a Ford Falcon with damage to the left fender and left door. I repaired it and sold it to my Grandmother. That launched my career into the auto industry: teaching, sales, repair and appraisals.

MV: What was your first car?

DW: 1948 Chevrolet Slantback

MV: What car club were you connected with back in the day?

DW: Modesto Street Rodders in the 1970’s and the Mid Valley Chevy Club since 2006

MV: When was the Mid Valley Chevy Club founded?

DW: 1982

MV: What was one of your best Graffiti memories?

DW: Sitting on the curb on 10th Street in Modesto with my brother Jerry and watching the Cruise with all of the smoke shows and spinning tires! We won’t talk about the “Mooning” or the Girls!

MV: What does it mean to be Grand Marshall for this legendary cruise parade?

DW: It is a great Honor to be counted among the many already inducted into the Walk of Fame. We have had a great friendship over the years working toward a united commitment to our Modesto heritage and the Classic Car Era.

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MV: How do we keep the next generation interested in American Graffiti.

DW: Keeping it relevant! Each generation wants to remember THEIR first car whatever year that may be. The Modesto’s Cars and Coffee Car Show is a great example of that with the late model foreign and domestic cars.

MV: What is your ideal Modesto day?

DW: Cruising the back roads! Watching the seasons change and enjoying family & friends.

Show your Modesto cruising pride and shop these cool gifts online at: ModestoGraffitiUSA.com There are cups, t-shirts, Onesies for babies, shot glasses and so much more.

Get in your Graffiti groove on,

and look for our Trailer at the “Don, Margie and Bentley Wood”

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2 6 ‘ N I U O y e R WHERE WE Cars, Dating, Cruising and Music.

This was living. For Modesto USA, this is one of the most fun parts of our history. No video games, limited TV, a single radio station and a desire to hang out and downtown Modesto was the place to be. For those of you reading ModestoView for the first time, this is a true sense of civic pride that we are the home of George Lucas and our classic car culture was the inspiration for the young filmmaker during his high school years. The simple and fun lifestyle that George experienced growing up, surrounded by friends, comic books and cars is still vital here today and we are glad you are here to celebrate with us as we enjoy Graffiti Summer.

American Graffiti is more than just a movie, it ushered in a new era of film and nostalgia. The impact of American Graffiti globally is uncalculateable as this legendary and fun to watch film lead to Happy Days, the Fonz, Laverne & Shirley, even arguably Mork and Mindy. The success of the film made it financially possible to make the movie George Lucas had always wanted to do; an epic space adventure, Star Wars. You

know what happened after that. It all started here in Modesto USA.

We hope you enjoy this summer, get your poodle skirt, your white T-shirt, listen to Elvis and Buddy Holly and enjoy this classic feeling from our authentic yesteryears and make it a part of your summer and your future. The more you enjoy this, the more you will enjoy Modesto USA, A Classic American City. #graffitisummer #modestousa

Graffiti Cruise Parade 2018 Big news for 2018, the Friday Night American Graffiti Festival Cruise Parade on June 8 is getting so popular, that the course will extend out to McHenry Village. This evolution is kind of cool as the cruise is expanding out north, like it did in the late 50s and early 60s. There will be a big turnaround at McHenry Village that will be great car watching. Of course, the place to be will be around 5 points where the circuit

Walk of Fame ............... .

By Chris Murphy

People need to know our fantastic story. In 2012, we created and established the Modesto Legends of the Cruise Walk of Fame. This was important in many ways. First, when talking to George Lucas, he refers to himself as a storyteller. With that in mind, I wanted to do with the Cruise Route and Walk of Fame was to create a place where we continue to tell the story George started, celebrating the real people that were the inspiration for American Graffiti. What I have learned is, the people that inspired this film are even more interesting, and the friendships and experiences from this era are still vivid today. There are no shortage of Graffiti characters in Modesto USA and the Walk of Fame exists to keep those stories alive. See all of the inductees at www.modestocruiseroute.com Here are the 2018 inductees: Ecurie Awol Racing Club, Don Wood – 2018 Cruise Parade Grand Marshal , Paul Corgiat, Allen Grant, Jack McCoy, Roy Farriester

Ecurie Awol Car Club To many, the days of American Graffiti were built around the super muscle cars of the day, the Fords, Chevys, Dodges and Chryslers loaded with chrome and horsepower. But notice something in the film; Curt played by Richard Dreyfuss, has a Citroen Deux Cheveaux, not the traditional Ford or Chevy. There were groups of kids that loved racing and cars, but it was all about fast European racing cars, Ferraris, Lolas, MGs, Aston Martins, Porsches and more. Ecurie Awol “Ecurie” being French for racing team began in 1959-1960 whose members worked on their cars at Wes Gustafson’s Foreign Car Service on Scenic Drive, across the street from Scenic Drive In. Founding members included, Chuck Billington, Don Wixcel, Jeff Puccinelli, Derek Powell, Allen Grant and others.

Most of the members were racers who appreciated the handling and agility of the foreign cars. Many of the races, called Autocross, were sometimes held in large parking lots, like McHenry Village or even Candlestick Park and featured tight technical tracks. George Lucas was a young member of Ecurie Awol and raced a small Fiat. George loved the speed and eventually rolled his car and he cut off the top and installed a roll bar, manufactured at Billington metal works and installed at Foreign Car Service. This roll bar would later save his life in a 1962 that destroyed the car and nearly killed Lucas. There were drivers that really changed the game and winning racers like Allen Grant were natural drivers and knew how to get the most out of cars like the AC Bristol, the car that became the foundation of the Shelby AC Cobra Racing Team. It was interesting to note that Ecurie meetings where held at Chuck Billington’s home, that also was home to the Faro’s Club of which his brother Dennis Billington was a member. Allen Grant tells us, “it was a small community, we all knew each other”.

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converges. The Cruise Parade runs until approximately 8:30 but the registered cars will be allowed to return to park in downtown for a post parade Cruiseo-in Concert featuring a Buddy Holly Tribute from 9 -11 in 10th St Plaza. Bring your dancing sneakers.

Remembering Harley’s Records

By Chris Murphy One of the key elements to American Graffiti was the soundtrack.

Previously, movies had music written for each film or musical.

Graffiti was the first film to have the soundtrack play a key role in the script from start to finish. George Lucas’ love of music was legendary and he spent many a day browsing records at Harley’s Records, located then at 1218 J Street, now the home of VMI School of Music. I was so pleased to get this message from Harley Cox’s daughter Marny about her memories of Harley’s.

“I am Marny Cox Greer, one of three daughters of James Harley Cox, who was the owner of Harley’s Records. Also, I am a 1962 graduate of TDHS and I now live in North Carolina. I have attached some old pictures of Harley’s Records. One includes a picture of Harley at the cash register. Harley’s was a very small, friendly store run by both my parents. My mother helped customers with their record selections and purchases.

(She remembered spending time with George listening to music and talking about music.) My dad spent a lot of his time in the back part of the store repairing all types of small electrical equipment.”

Allen Grant By Chris Murphy Downey High School 1958

There are some people that are larger than life. Modesto’s connection to the movie American Graffiti has certainly made that case. One of the cool things is that the characters that were created in the film could be so many people in our community and those that were the inspiration for those, really stand out. Allen Grant is a racer through and through, and he was an inspiration for John Milner. Allen and George Lucas became friends in 1959 through their love of fast foreign cars. They were both part of the Ecurie Awol car club. Allen discovered the handling of MGs and AC Bristols and had a history of winning and he had the flash of a winning driver.

When he turned 21 he obtained his Sports Car Club of America racing license and started road racing. He won 12 of 14 races and the Rookie of the Year honors. George Lucas was his Crew Chief at every race from San Diego to Seattle. Allen would soon land a job at Carroll Shelby’s shop first in the shop as a welder and then a manager but he wanted to race. He worked a Cobra car sale and landed a driving job with the new owner.

In 1963, George Lucas joined him again for the new Cobra they were going to race for Coventry Motors out of Walnut Creek. George created the yellow black striped paint job, named the car “Executor”, and they readied the car for a winning streak winning 6 out of 7 races. Soon after, George began USC film school and his filmmaking career and Allen kept racing returning to Shelby, winning the prestigious Monza beating out the legendary Ferraris and European drivers. Allen’s driving skills significantly contributed to the Shelby Cobra team winning the World Championship for GT cars; The first and only American team to do so.

Allen and George teamed up again in 1989, creating Lucasfilm Racing lasting a single season with his construction and development career and the George’s film work preventing this idea from continuing. Today, Allen has a car collection of many one-of-akinds, most famously the 63 Lola GT Factory car, recently featured on Jay Leno’s Garage and multiple award winners. Allen lives in LaQuinta, Ca and has an expansive motorshop and he continues in development today. I asked Allen what we need to do to get the next generation involved in cars. He replied: “Keeping the next generation interested in Motorsports is a concern of mine.

One of things I have been doing is encouraging car clubs and promoters of car events to include events designed for kids. One that we are in the process of developing is having pedal car races. This would include getting business’ to sponsor a car and paint it in their company colors”. Sounds like a great idea to us.

Allen Grant on George Lucas.

“George designed the yellow livery on our Cobra racing car. He was also my crew chief; we won 6 out of 7 races with that car and earned me a ride on Carroll Shelby’s World Championship winning team in 1965. Having George Lucas on my team was a pleasure. He was an excellent crew chief. He made sure the car was meticulously prepared and maintained and ready to race. At the time he was a regular guy who was passionate about cars and racing” Allen Grant on Cruising “My best memories of “Dragging 10th Street” were from 1957-59. I had a 1950 Pontiac Catalina 2 door hardtop. My buddies had a ‘46 Mercury, ‘49 Chevrolet, ‘50 Ford etc. We would work on our cars...lowered them, installed Moon and flicker hubcaps, installed Smitty mufflers etc. At night we would drag 10th St because we could see the reflection of our cars in the windows of the stores (Sears, Montgomery Wards, Kress’s etc) We liked dragging 10th St because early on it was a two way Street. We would turn around in Jim Cook’s Tire store parking lot at G St at one and Burge’s Drive In at the other end. This had a distinct advantage over the later one-way route in that when 10th was a two-way street we could not only see all the other cars but we could see all the girls! After a few trips we would pull into Burges and typically order a Cherry Coke and French Fries and hopefully hook with some cute girls!”

We are proud to induct Allen Grant into the Legends of the Cruise, Walk of Fame.

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The Future of American Graffiti As we celebrate the class of 1962, what are we doing to celebrate the classes of 2018 and beyond? How do we translate the love of this time into the future? First, we have to build a theme for Modesto that we are truly the Home of American Graffiti and the Home of George Lucas for two important reasons. One: There are new car buffs and we need to capture that spirit for the cars of this generation and the customizers that are making them. The Cars and Coffee movement, 209 Hot Rods, The Modesto Impalas, and the Modesto Customs in Modesto are a key springboard to this next generation. The musical soundtracks may be different, but the sound of roaring engines are still the same. Two: With Modesto being all things George Lucas, we bring in the comic book fans, the Raiders of the Lost Ark fans and of course, the global Star Wars fan base.

There is a lot to be said that the story of Star Wars is the same escape struggle that is found in American Graffiti and Raiders of the Lost Ark and Modesto USA is the home for all of this. It is up to us to connect all of the dots and celebrate.

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Cars and Coffee Who are the people that love the car culture in the future?

Well friends, the future is here now and the car people of tomorrow participate in the monthly Coffee and Cars in downtown Modesto, open to new, import and exotic cars as well as the classics.

These events are packed with young and old, multicultural and boys and girls, men and women. Modesto’s love affair with the car will continue thanks to these events. There are two groups, Cars and Coffee Modesto and the 209 Hot Rods and Event that present shows.

The next 209 Hot Rods Riverbank event is on June 17 8-11 am.

The next downtown Cars and Coffee Modesto event should be on June 24 8 am – 11 am

Historic Cruise Route Do you want to know why Modesto USA is such a cool place to live and visit? We are the home of American Graffiti, Rockabilly, Classic Car Customizing, George Lucas and so much more.

How did all start? Who where the car clubs? Who was the first Modesto rock and roll band? Who are

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Paul Corgiat is a life long resident of Modesto. Growing up on the family orchard he attended St. Stanislaus School and graduated from Modesto High School class of 1958. While in high school Paul played football, was on the swim team and was a member of the “Regs”. His love of fast cars and pushing the boundaries was legendary.

Paul’s first car was a 1934 Ford that he acquired in pieces. He was able to reassemble the car and get it running in order to make the scene cruising 10th Street, going to Burge’s Drive-In and hanging out in the Lucky’s parking lot on “L” Street. Back in the day there was little else young men and women to do except cruising, the midnight movie at the State Theater and the occasional trip to the Tuesday night “grudge racing” at Kingdon Drag Strip up in Lodi or some other local street. Many of these streets are now well within Modesto’s city limits.

Back then, it was “Dragging 10th” and an engine rev match at a streetlight could quickly turn into a drag race on Blue Gum by the old State Hospital (now MJC West) or Paradise road, easily accessible from 9th and 10th Streets downtown and before the freeway was built, you could just cross the tracks to race. Paul would hang out at Burge’s, with cars parked 4-5 deep and one night, Paul and his friend backed out and lit it up when they went back to cruise and ended up in a chase with the MPD through the orchards, ultimately escaping. Downside was everyone knew everybody and the car was ID’d and the police where there the next day. This escapade landed them in the Modesto Bee for a 100 MPH chase.

Paul married his sweetheart Vicky Brown in 1960 and went to work for the railroad in ’61. Throughout his life Paul has been an avid motor sports fan and has been an active street rodder for more than 30 years. As a hometown boy Paul has been able to maintain many old friendships and make many new friends through the years. American Graffiti isn’t just about cars, it’s also about the people you meet along the way.

Paul says” It is so cool that so many people from those days are still here in town. We just had our 60th Modesto High Reunion and there where so many people there”. Paul still enjoys these friendships today, takes tours with his 41 Cadillac. “It really was just like George Lucas captured in the movie. No TV or video games, one radio station and we all went downtown to hang out. It was a special time”

Roy Farriester

Jack McCoy By Pete Hischier In 1950 Jack McCoy’s family moved to a ranch in Ceres, CA and opened a tire shop on 9th Street in Modesto. Jack plowed a loop around the corrals and barn to race horses and later bicycles. This is where he learned his first lessons about suspensions and gear ratios. Jack began working for McCoy Tire and he bought his first race car, a ‘36 Ford Coupe for $25 and stripped it down with friend Marvin Russell. They prepped the car raced it at Modesto 99 Speedway (now the home of the Stanislaus County Public Works Department on Morgan Road) under the name of Stoneage Jackson as the driver so that Jack’s parents would remain oblivious to the start of his racing career and he began to race regularly.

His parents soon became aware that Jack had been racing his Ford. Jack learned there was a local hotshot that was building fast Chrysler engines in winning cars. Enter Charlie “Mr. Mopar” Bell in Jack’s life and he abandoned the Blue Oval brand. This was the start of a life-long partnership between the two. Charlie left his job at the local Dodge dealership and partnered with Bobby Gaines to form Bell and Gaines Racing. Finally Charlie could build racing engines full time. Jack was required to race only Dodges or Plymouths if Charlie was going to build engines for him, which he did for the remainder of his career. Jack used to pull the engines from his race car and install them in his Plymouth coupe, which made him the fastest car on 10th and 11th Streets in downtown Modesto.

Jack campaigned his Mopars mostly on the West Coast (very successfully) until he ventured into the lair of NASCAR at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia to compete with his heroes like Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt.

This departure from the West Coast led him to be the first driver from California to race a winged 1970 Dodge Super Bird in the prestigious Daytona 500. Jack won a record 54 races in the 1960s and 1970s in NASCAR’s regional series, known at various times as Grand National West, Winston West and Pacific Coast Late Model Series. He finished first in the final standings in 1966 and 1973. He and his wife took 2nd in the legendary Cannonball Express race across America in 37 hours, 50 min Jack later teamed with friends, the late Chuck Billington and Don Monaco to build a Ford Flathead Lakester that topped 161 miles per hour at Dry Lakes in El Mirage. Jack balanced the racing with his work at McCoy Tire Co. and his home life with his wife, Peggy Joyce McCoy, and seven children. Jack passed away in 2009 and was a hot rodder till the end.

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Modesto’s hometown heroes? What were the rock and roll radio stations? What are the local fraternities and sororities? What was Playland and the Fable Room?

These questions and more are answered on the Historic Cruise Route Walking Tour in Downtown Modesto, located on 10th, 11, G and K Streets. This is one of the most informational walking tours you can take. Each of the 25 markers has a special QR code that pops up a special video featuring the Legends of the Cruise. So take the time, walk the Cruise Route and learn about our city. www.modestocruiseroute.com

Classic Mural Tour I love it when people visit Modesto and we get to show off our city. Everyone is excited to learn about our American Graffiti history and walking in downtown Modesto is always fun, going from the movies, to dinner to hear a show or late night cocktails.

On your downtown tour, check out the amazing Classic Community Murals and Murals In Motown. These are beautiful pieces of art celebrating classic cars, chrome, the movies, cruising, music, our agriculture history, hometown heroes and so much more. Make sure you check these out and you and your guests will be impressed.

By Pete Hischier, Chris Murphy & Farriester family There is a part of Roy Farriester in most Modesto street rods. For decades, Farriester Auto Wreckers was the hangout. The car guys and clubs used to pick and pull the parts to rebuild their cars. Roy lived most of his life in Modesto. From an early age he loved cars and hot rods and the people who were involved with them; drag racing, hanging out at Burge’s Drive-In and cruising 10th Street and all the things kids did for fun. Roy Farriester was a student at Modesto High School during that time and he did all those things and more! Roy drove a ‘36 Ford sedan back then. He was a founding member of the Throttlers Car Club in 1950.

In July of 1952 Diane Center tagged along with her friend, Vita Evans, who had to pick up something at the cleaners. After their errand they went into “The Long Dog” which was a little hot dog stand across from Modesto High School. Roy and Diane met there that day and began steady dating. Diane was a freshman and Roy was a sophomore. Roy taught her how to drive in his father’s 1946 Lincoln Zephyr V12.

During their dating years Diane had to be home by 10:00pm. One evening she had special permission to stay out later so she could see all of the movie “Quo Vadis”. She fell asleep before it was over and missed it after all. Usually Roy would take Diane home at her 10:00 o’clock curfew and then head back to 10th Street, or whatever street that was serving as the local “drag strip” at that time. A popular pastime was oiling the street corner of 10th and burning their tires when they drove through it. Roy’s ‘36 gave way to a ‘40 Ford sedan about this time.

Roy and Diane got married in December of 1954 and they had a son Mark and a daughter Sherrie who sadly passed away two years after Roy. Anybody who ever did a backyard repair job on their car has probably done business with Farriester’s Auto Wreckers. His son Mark attended Beyer High and MJC and joined him at the wrecking yard. Roy enjoyed working there until the end of his life as it was his passion. Sadly the wrecking yard closed in 2013.

Roy owned many cars over the years. He was well remembered is his custom Chevy by Winfield, and later his tall T. Of course, everybody is familiar with Roy’s black ‘41 Ford Sedan that was his trademark for many years. Roy suffered a serious heart attack in 1981 but recovered and continued as one of Modesto’s greatest supporters of Street Rodding and all things pertaining to the 50’s era. Roy passed away in 2011 at 75 and we celebrate him as a legend of the Cruise

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8 1 0 2 R E M M U S i t fi Graf There is so much to experience in Modesto USA when we celebrate the years made famous by American Graffiti. There are so many experiences unique to Modesto, like the A&W Friday Elvis Karaoke, the American Graffiti Festival Car Show and Cruise Parade, the Legends of the Cruise Walk of Fame and even a special showing of American Graffiti and a Grease Sing-a-long.

We have your line up of things you need to do this month. To learn more about these events, please check out our amazing ModestoView Event calendar for the latest info. See you out cruising this month.

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Graffiti-Con

By Middagh Goodwin

I am sure by now everyone has watched Avengers Infinity Wars, Deadpool 2 and Solo a Star Wars Story(no spoilers to those who are taking their sweet time to watch these.) The Incredibles 2 and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom are both out later this month and I am sure some of you are looking forward to one if not both of these. I remember when we were lucky to get one or two movies a year let alone a month to be excited about.

I am hoping by now you have all heard about Modesto’s Graffiti-Con Comic and Car Show or I have not been doing my job. On Sunday, July 1st taking place inside Modesto Centre Plaza enjoy a single day Pop Culture and Comic-Con. There will be a large number of curated vendors and artists, cool panels, a Cosplay Contest hosted by the NorCal Cosies and the Geek Fashion Show presented by Douggary Grant. Outside in the 10th Street Plaza check out a wide variety classic cars. Modesto is American Graffiti and the home of Star Wars so it makes perfect sense to combine our love for Sci-Fi. Comics and Car Culture into one suped-up event. Tickets are $3 in advance and $5 at the door, this is a family-

friendly event where kids under 12 get in Free.

You can purchase your tickets at Invincible Comics, Hero’s Vault and Modesto Downtown Improvement District or online at brownpapertickets.com. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Modesto Area Music Association a 501c-3 organization. If you are an artist, vendor or car owner who would like to be part of this event please contact graffiticon209@gmail.com for more info.

On July 4th, new comic book day, Hero’s Vault will be moving to a new location 321 McHenry Ave Suite B 1, behind P.Wexford’s and changing their name to Modesto Comic. They are currently located at 1100 Carver Rd Suite 4, stop by for all your comic and gaming needs.

Ohana Con has released a flood on Northern California Con Circuit with shows just about every weekend. If you are looking for something to do check out one of their events, June 3rd at Clarion Hotel, Modesto or June 24th at FDES Hall in Patterson, CA. You can expect to find everything from Comic Books and Pop figures to Candles and jewelry. Admission is $7 at the door.

Fri/Sat - A&W Classic Drive-In Elvis Karaoke - 14th and G St Wednesdays- Classic Car Show at Velvet Creamery 1st-2nd MSO Beethoven meets Graffiti at Gallo Center for the Arts 2nd - American Graffiti the Movie at the State Theatre 3rd 13th Annual Graffiti Car Show at McHenry Village 4th- Mid Valley Chevy Club Car Show American Chevrolet 5th - Mid Valley Chevy Club Car Show – Vintage Faire 6th - Mid Valley Chevy Club Car Show – 10th St Plaza 7th - Mid Valley Chevy Club Car Show – Cool Hand Lukes 6th - Legends of the Cruise Presentation 10th Street Plaza 7th - MoBand goes Graffiti at Graceada Park 8th - Graffiti Car Prade Downtown Modesto/McHenry 8th - Music in the Plaza - Buddy Holly Tribute and Johnny Rocket & the Thrust 8th - Downtown Cruise in Downtown Modesto 9th-10th American Graffiti Carshow and Festival Modesto Municipal Golf Course 10th - Graffiti Summer Concert Frankie Avalon at Gallo Center for the Arts 16th - 25th Annual Back to Graffiti at the Fruit Yard 16th - Sing-a-long Grease at the State Theatre 16th - Modesto Nuts Graffiti Night at John Thurman Field 16th-24th MPA Grease at Gallo Center for the Arts 20th - Best of Modesto Car Show – 5 Minute Car Wash 5-9 pm 22-24th Jersey Boys at Gallo Center for the Arts 23rd - Modesto Blues Festival at Seasons Event Center 24th - 11th Annual Rod & Custom Car Show at Elks Lodge 30th - ModestoView All American Car Show at Velvet Grill To get more info about these and other new events:

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By Middagh Goodwin Plink, and the application We are in the midst of Graffiti Summer, and was developed right here in that means that MAMA season is just around Modesto. Sign up now and the corner. You might not know that the get in on the ground floor.

Modesto Area Music Association is a 501c-3 Promoters, Venues, we want to hear from you non-profit, that over the last few years on who you think should be the nomiwe have been actively booking or helpnations for 2018 Modesto Area Music ing others to book local musicians. We Awards. Send in your Top picks for any curate the Music in the Plaza(every or all of the genres; it is near imposFriday until the end of September), the sible to stay on top of everyone who is Art Walk, Patio-Fest(happening June actively performing, who have released 30th), the Sampler (October 2nd), Rockin’ new material or just did a big tour. We rely on Holiday and book locals for the Stanislaus you and the musical community to help fill in County Fair(July 13-22). Since the award show the blanks. Voting should go live mid-August. last October we have given local musicians over As always I encourage you to go out and 100 opportunities to perform and get paid. We support live entertainment as often as you also share our information with local venues possibly can. Go out and recommend the cafes, and promoters, allowing them to book you restaurants, and bars that host live events. We easily. Help us help you by sending in your see an upturn in the number of things to do in local gigs, and make sure we have your contact and around Modesto but without an audience information. without the patronage of the communities Speaking of playing more and getting paid support it will all go away. Together we can be more, have you checked out Plink? There is a the most significant financial patron of the arts new website that helps performers do just that, in Modesto. www.plinkyou.com. Their goal is to help musiEmail mamarecords209@gmail.com your cians play more and get paid more. Bands, solo show dates, artist information or nominees musicians and session players are all encourfor the 2018 Modesto Area Music Awards.

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SONGWRITING The Gleam In Dad’s Eye

by Patty Castillo Davis

The answer to “Where Were You In ’62?” is the title of my column this month. My stoic, quiet Dad, Alonzo Castillo is the sole reason I am in BIG love with Linda Ronstadt today. He cultivated a musical environment from which I gleaned influences from Tex-Mex, Motown, Folk, Country, Mariachi and Rock to create my own original sound. There was never any censorship impact on my sonic enjoyment, no volume control unless it would compete with his listening. There would be no song concepts without Cash, be no lyrics without Linda, no melodies without Merle, no accomplishment without Aretha. Thanks Dad for laying the foundation for an Arts rich home and your continued support.

Deva Café on J Street has a cool lineup of entertainment in June- everything from Pop to Reggae and every style in between. Sunday Breakfast music is the side dish to the delicious crepes, savory scrambles and bottomless Mimosas-6/3 brings Tim and Patty, 6/10 Koala and the Golden Boy, 6/17 Nathan Ignacio, and 6/24 Natalie Marie Pizzo.

Thursday, June 21, Tea will release her original EP “Shallow” in a showcase with supporting artists- Seven Year Sleep, Sol Riddim with DJ

music by Joseph Walker. Doors 6pm, show at 7pm, gate $5. On Friday, June 22, BoHo artist Josephine Johnson comes through Modesto to support her new album with a show at 7pm.

The Barkin Dog Grill will host the DB Project in it’s mission to raise funds for disadvantaged children when it partners with GK Music. Prolific young musicians will perform on Friday, June 1 at 7pm. This is a free show but donations will be greatly appreciated. On Friday, June 15, Willie Hines and Patty Castillo Davis team up again at the Dog for a night of original music and reinventing cover songs full of harmonies joined by some special guests. This is a free show and reservations are strongly suggested.

Red Tie Arts is presenting it’s first show of 2018 on June 9 at Lucca Winery in Ripon. Stealin’ Chicago and Aja Vu will open the season with MAMA winning Singer Songwriter Patty Castillo Davis as support artist for this concert.

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Take in a show this month and meet some talented artists6/1 Marirose Scotto’s Wine and Cider Lodi 7pm 6/1 Dan Vallerand and Chris Farris Queen Bean Unplugged 6pm 6/1 Young Dubliners Black Oak Casino 9pm 6/8 Nate Botsford Black Oak Casino 9pm 6/9 Dale Huff-Alternative Hangover The Grand Cru 9pm 6/15 Koala and the Golden Boy Queen Bean Unplugged 6pm 6/16 Jordan Waters Rivi’s Oakdale 7pm 6/29 Dale Huff-Alternative Hangover Bookie’s 9pm 6/30 Grupo Intocable Gallo Center

BLUES BARGAIN Highlights forYour JuneSavings Bloom May

By Earl Matthews Everything is merry in the month of May,

the birds are singing, the flowers are busiest blosHello everyone and welcome to the soming and it’s filled with fun and holidays month I have seen in a long time. Making out that make you look forward to the summer June’s calendar this year has been nuts, months.

Since spring temperatures are fiover nally30 eventsenough in the blues won’t warm to getarena out ofthis themonth. house, IMs. M has beentotaking in about everything this gorgeous be able tell you everything so please time of year has tocalendar offer. Thfor e best laidhappening plans for consult the main what’s May are those enjoyed without spending a lot and where. of money. Start your month of May off with Highlights for June are Blues Box Bayou Band some music and science fiction. The Music in a Knight’s Ferry on the 2nd. John at the the Plaza free music series kicks offMayall their annual Crest on the 7th. Gary Gervase and Friday Kickstart events in downtown Modesto every in the summer starting May 4th with a Star Wars Blues at Minnie’s in Modesto on Grafiti Night.

Day tribute.Millionaires Walk on down and you may fi Poorhouse at Dad’s Nostalgicnd Car yourself immersed amid Star Wars themed Show and Music Fest in Sacramento on the 9th. activities and the musical sounds of the Lodge On the 17th Father’s Day C. Blues Festmarching in Volcano, Pole Pickers and the Fred Beyer great line up.

Rob Hill on the Plaza on 22nd. band starting at 5:00pm. Located acrossthe from Brendan Theaters this free entertainment is fun On the 23rd is Modesto Blues Fest, see below for all ages. Check it out! Info: https://www. for more info. Jeramy Norris and the Dangerous facebook.com/10thStreetMusic/Continue your Mood at Black Oak on the 28th. month off with a little spiritual nourishment for Now I would like to Highlight a couple of your mind, body and soul. The Nourishment bigthe events I thinkcenter you are going totheir want for Soulthat Wellness celebrates to make it to. On themetaphysical 7th the legendary John 4th anniversary and fair with an open house event theater from 10am-6pm on Mayall will style be at free the Crest in Sac. John is May 12th. If you like learning about new things not only an incredible performer and showand have an open mind then grab your curiosmen but has played a huge roll in the history ity and drop in to experience energy healing, of blues.reading, He is one of the people who helped psychic meet like-minded people and

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Music is wonderful for the soul! The 2nd annual We absolutely have to talk about the return of Modesto Area Porchfest hosts a plethora of music the Modesto Blues on June Season’s talent May 20th.

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If you luv music you’re gonna love this

horns Kevin Marin, and Marty Martinez, and John Burt Sax, Dave Dow and yours truly Eric Benson on keys and Pat Governor on organ. This band is on fire so come down and check it out. We will be playing a whole lot of Rock and groove music, Blues, Latin, Jazz, Latin, and a little of everything else.

Call the Dog for reservations: 572-2341. If you play, come on down and sit in with the best musicians in the area, or to listen and dance, it’s gonna’ be smoking!

The Gallo Center continues to have some amazing shows in June. June 1st and 2nd MSO Beethoven meets Graffiti, Crooner Frankie Avalon 10th, Jersey Boys 22nd and 23rd, Group Introcable the 30th. Tickets go on sale for the new season soon so reserve you best seats!

And the Barkin’ Dog Grill, one of my favorite family friendly venues continues with some live music coming at you for June; 1st DB Project, 2nd Tony & the Tough Times, 8th Hot Club Faux Gitane, 9th Fun Strummers, 11th Blue Monday Party invitational jam with Eric Benson & Ultra Lounge, 15th Patty Castillo & wily Hines, 16th Sonny 7 Seven Sounds of Jazz, 22nd

And it is time once again for summer plans, or the lack thereof. Last year I did not plan and found no availability at the Grand Canyon, Death Valley resort out of commission due to flash flood damage and went to New Mexico in October with carload of camping gear that was too cold to use. But this time I am going to be proactive! On the list so far; Coop Camp Sierra in end of June for a weeklong jam session & happy hour, farmers markets on the weekends, trying to stay ahead of the weeds in my vegetable garden, road trip to New Mexico in August and the Russian River Jazz and Blues Festival in September. But in the meantime, going to partake of some music and the arts right here in the downtown.

And shout out to Josh Rosenblum guitar player singer who played great as last Blue Monday’s guest artist, standards, Blues and even some great original tunes. Blue Monday Party on the jazz and rock side returns to the Barkin’ Dog May 11th to the Barkin’ Dog Grill with special guest to be announced. Hosting the jam is house band Ultra Lounge, Johnny Valdes guitar, Tim Allen bass, vocals, Dave Hawks on drums,

Valley Jazz Company, 23rd Bourbon Street Blues Band, and the 29th Johnny rocket and Thrust. And every single Thursday Dave Dow pianist Extraordinaire hosts a Thursday Jazz Jam session.

May 4th David Come back out for Third Thursday Art Walk 5 to 9:00 PM for some great art and music in the downtown! Lowdown on the jam session in the downtown: Queen Bean Sundays open mike night also in an all age environment. So take some time out to hear some live music and the arts of our own town as well this month, think globally and act locally. All the best, peace out! Eric Benson, cell 209- 918-7033, email; Mbenson@fire2wire.com.

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by Efren Martinez The standard has been set up for years, long workouts are the most beneficial to your overall health and life span. Or are they? Just recently all this has changed. New studies out now are continually starting to show that fitness bursts are and can be just as effective as those long, moderate pace workouts. This is great news for those who have a very busy lifestyle between work, family and our household responsibilities.

Life’s coming at you fast and getting into a gym for an hour several times a week just isn’t doable sometimes. Friends, no worries. The new studies that are now being published say that yes, you can actually reap much greater benefits by exercising in short, high-intensity bursts known as intervals than you can exercising for longer periods at a slower steady pace. Data showed that participants who got less than 20 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) a day were at the highest risk of death among the entire group. MVPA included brisk walking, bicycling slower than 10 miles per hour, tennis, gardening, water aerobics and ballroom dancing. By comparison, those who got 60 to 99 minutes a day of MVPA were about

half as likely to have died, and those who got 100 or more minutes a day were three-quarters less likely to have died. Studies also found that sustaining bouts of physical activity played no factor in overall health.

The accumulated minutes of exercise had the same benefit, regardless of whether the physical activity was performed in short bursts throughout the day or in concentrated sessions that were at least 5 or 10 minutes in duration.

So instead of dress shoes you generally wear to work, sport some athletic shoes so that you can incorporate some sudden bursts of fitness throughout your day. Some of my recommendations would be the take the stairs as often as you can instead of the elevator, always park father away from your destination, walking at a brisk walk whenever possible and even skipping rope in place for just a few minutes several times a day. All this will do wonders to achieving your MVPA.

COMEDY Hello, hello, hello Hello, hello, hello. It’s June and it is HOT out.

How hot is it? So hot I’m pretty sure I ovulated a poached egg. 209 comedy is hot, too--so hot I can no longer mention every show because there are too many to fit in 400 words.

Fear not! All comedy events are still listed in the calendar at the back of the paper. There are shows with just comedy, there is an open mic to give comedy a try or watch comics polishing their acts, there are shows with comedy and music, even a show with magic. Go out, laugh, support local entertainers and repeat. [See, that was already 107 words.]

Over two years in comedy I have reached a lot of milestones and have even started producing some shows. What never changes? The questions How/why did you get into comedy? I fantasized about stand-up comedy. I grew up a huge fan of sketch comedy, but life and pragmatism took over so comedy was pushed aside. I decided to do my first open mic after I’d delivered the eulogy at my father’s funeral and managed to get a few laughs. I usually leave out the last

by Felicia Aleman part because comedy civilians think it’s too dark.

Honestly, most comics start as fans, then somehow wander on stage. No matter the story, once you’re on stage you either hate it or love it and keep going. I think everyone who asks this question secretly wants to perform. If that’s you, go for it!

Oopsy. I do have to mention one show. Serena Gamboa is producing a show to benefit the Marine Corps League. The show is June 28, 8-10, with a $10 cover at the Stanislaus Veterans Center in Modesto. Open to all so please show up and support our Veterans.

This month’s video interview is with Jason Sohm.

Jason may be a father of two from Manteca, but no corny dad jokes here. Jason says all the things about fatherhood and marriage that everyone else is thinking but are too afraid to say—probably because he is always at some stage of quitting smoking. Jason will feature at the Father’s Day Funnies show at Stanislaus Brewing Co. in Modesto on June 16 or find him on social media for upcoming shows. Check out this month’s video at ModestoView.com for more.

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On Sunday, June 24th 6 pm the Prospect Theater Project will host their Annual Fundraiser at the home of Dallas and Garrad Marsh. This event will include a live and silent auction, delicious food by Paul Tremayne (Concetta) and local chef Chris Bonara, music and dancing to the Carolyn Sills Band who recently won the Ameripolitan Western Swing Group of the Year. Keep the arts ALIVE and support the Prospect Theater Project.

The Prospect Theater Project is Modesto’s community theater which produces plays, sponsored musicals, and poetry-related events, and offers local artists a place to show their work within the intimate K street venue. The Prospect Theater is a dedicated theater space of committed theater actors, directors, educators, designers and technicians. All practicing their craft on a regular basis who share their passion for theater with the Modesto community.

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ALL AGES

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Being Alone

Spring is a tough act to follow, God created June -Al Bernstein

It’s Gemini season! This means June should be spent with your friends doing things that are energetic and intellectual! This is a month to be conscious of your environment, figuratively and literally. Be sure to surround yourself with positive and inspiring people, while also loving our earth by recycling and producing less gas waste! The zodiac season of Gemini is ruled by Mercury, which is the guardian of transportation. When is the last time you hopped on your bike to eat downtown or get to Concert in the Park? Biking around town is also a great way to get more in touch with your surroundings!

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cited about is “Heavenscent”! This is a growing beauty product shop that uses natural ingredients, pure vitamins and essential oils in their body scrubs, bath soaks, bath truffles, soaps, bath bombs and much more! The owner Alicia O’Beirne explained to me that once she got pregnant, she realized how many harsh chemicals are in the products on our store shelves.

This encouraged her to research and discover how to make the best products possible, that are all natural. Not only are these items healthy for you, but they are also beautiful and smell good!

Alicia can even customize the formula of her products based on your skin type! If you want to support this lovely business, search @heavenscent_byalicia on Instagram! This is where you can look at products and make orders!

A very exciting event happening at The State Theatre is “Bring Your Own Dog” movie nights!

At the last BYOD event, 77 dogs attended!!!

Mark your calendars because on Thursday, June 28 at 7pm, The State will have a dog friendly showing of “Best in Show”, a comedy about the competitive dog show industry. This is an event you and your furry friend won’t want to miss!

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Being alone is a state which we rarely experience anymore. Even sitting at home alone we are often connected with our social network. We can continuously receive or send out messages, either through the internet or our phones. We hardly feel lonely anymore. Being and staying connected has become a habit.

There are still short moments where we could be alone but instead are compelled to call or text someone.

What drives this impulse? Are we afraid of being alone? May be life seems more colorful, interesting and fun in connection with others. We feel stimulated and learn about other people’s ideas and viewpoints. But aren’t there also good reasons to be alone? I find that I am calmer when I am alone and that my thinking becomes clearer. With time belonging to me I can be more creative. I don’t need to adjust to other people. Instead I am able to follow my own needs.

I believe it takes an interest in oneself to be comfortable with being alone. It is a chal-

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Start your month off on the right foot with a classic movie. Summer break isn’t the same without a nice trip to the theatre for a matinee.

June 2nd marks the annual screening of American Graffiti at The State Theater. Catch the movie for the great deal of $5 begins playing at 4pm so grab your friends and get in line to see this incredible film! http://www.thestate.org/ As Summertime begins a great Modesto tradition is welcomed back! MoBand’s Annual season for Concert In The Park kicks off June 7th and everyone is invited back for the show.

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ones to appreciate the night. Participate in the tradition and toss out your blankets Wednesday night to save your space in Graceada Park.

Music begins at 8pm. www.moband.org Hot temperatures bring out everybody in Modesto in time for Graffiti Night! On June 8th the annual Modesto Kiwanis Classic Car Parade travels through Downtown Modesto.

Head downtown before 6:30pm and get a front row situation for this stunning showcase of classic cars. The course goes from downtown to Mchenry Ave to Orangeburg and back downtown. Immediately following the parade stay and hang out downtown on the Historic Graffiti Cruise Route. http://www.americangraffitifestival.com/ A little art is just what the soul needs. Immerse yourself in creativity and head out for the June Art Walk in downtown Modesto on the third Thursday. Make your way to all the stops and enjoy some of the areas most talented artists and musicians. Put aside some time on June 21st between 5pm-9pm for a nice walk to that will tickle your senses and soul. Map and info: http://modestoartwalk.com/ End your month by rocking out to some Music in the Plaza The free music season is back for the Summer months and June 29th invites Triple D to entice you to put on your dancing shoes for the evening. Turn out and appreciate this family well disposed occasion from 7-9pm. https://www.facebook.com/10thStreetMusic/

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Enjoy Modesto Night Life! • Enjoy Responsibly June1st 24 Hour Plays Acoustic Music All Summers End Almost Awake/A Real King A&W Summer Cruise In Bringing Veterans Together Casanova’s Night Club DB Project DEZU DJ Invisible DJ Tease DoMo First Friday EDM Revolution Farmers Market Flat Busted Gary Gervase & Kickstart Blues Glengarry Glen Ross Johnny & Kelly Johnny & Kelly Josh Rosenblum Band Karaoke with DJ Mark Live Again Live Music MSO-Beethoven Meets Graffiti Murder Mystery Dinner Music in the Plaza Neil Buettner Pope Frances a Man of his Word Science Night Teens Rockin’ Jump The Young Dubliners Thunder Road VFW Friday Night Dinners Weekend Dance Party June 2nd 24 Hour Plays American Graffiti Angel’s Camp Song Posse B/C Morning Ride BluesBox Bayou Band Chilled Out Saturdays Craft & Vendors DJ Invisible Farm Fresh Produce Pick Up Farm Fresh Produce Pick Up Farmer’s Market Folk Dancing Lessons Glengarry Glen Ross Gold Rhythm Band James Garner Johnny Cash Josh Rosenblum Band KAT LAC Live Music Meditation with Susie Meet Author Jerry Knaak Miss Stanislaus Spirit Princess MSO-Music Meets Graffiti Poorhouse Millionaires Saturday Easy D Ride Secret Saturdays Sexy Saturdays Super Bad The Lucky Eejits/Deadsmile The Madness Remains The Weekend Dance Party Timothy O’Neil Band Tony & the Tufftimes Turlock Farmers Market Twisted Pig Luau USA v Mexico Soccer June 3rd Champagne Brunch Buffet FOE Breakfast Farm Fresh Produce Pick Up Glengarry Glen Ross Graffiti Classic Car Show Kiwanis Omelette Breakfast

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Center Stage Conservatory, Modesto Queen Bean, Modesto State Theatre, Modesto Moon & Sixpence, Modesto A&W, Modesto Stanislaus Veterans Center Crocodile’s, Modesto Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto Urbano Bistro, Modesto Tiki Lounge, Modesto Boardroom, Modesto 10th Street Plaza, Modesto Shooters Pub, Modesto Downtown Hughson Nino’s Place, Modesto Farmers Market, Hughson Playhouse Merced Rivets, Modesto P. Wexford’s, Modesto P Wexford’s Pub, Modesto The Bayou Grill, Modesto O’Brians Tavern, Modesto The Udder Place, Turlock Gallo Center For the Art Elks Lodge, Modesto 10th Street Plaza, Modesto SpeakEasy Lounge, Modesto State Theatre, Modesto MJC West Campus Rockin’ Jump, Modesto Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne The Tilted Turtle, Modesto VFW Hall, Modesto Crocodile’s, Modesto Center Stage Conservatory, Modesto State Theatre, Modesto Angels Camp Oakdale Bicycle Shop River’s Edge, Knights Ferry Shooters Modesto Regal Theater, Modesto Tiki Lounge, Modesto Chevron,Kansas, Modesto Rite Aid, Pelandale, Modesto Modesto Library Carnegie Arts Center. Turlock Playhouse Merced Rivi’s, Oakdale The Grand Theatre, Tracy Rivets, Modesto Stanislaus County Fair The Udder Place, Turlock Intrinsic Elements Modesto Barnes & Noble, Modesto Downey High School, Modesto Gallo Center For the Art Hilmar Feed, Hilmar Oakdale Bike Shop CR2 Bar, Modesto The Boardroom, Modesto Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne Winters Tavern, Sonora Nino’s Place, Modesto Crocodiles, Modesto Caffe Blossom, Twain Harte Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto Turlock The Twisted Pig, Modesto Stockton Arena Surla’s, Modesto Eagles Hall, Modesto Cruisers, Kiernan, Modesto Playhouse Merced McHenry Village, Modesto Stanislaus Veterans Center

Love Camp Modesto Anime Con Open Mic Night Patterson Apricot Fiesta Patty and Tim PHDAExpress Rudo y Cursi Seniors Club Breakfast The Big Mix VFW Breakfast Yuri & Pandora June 4th Josh Rosenblum Open Mic Overreaters Anonymous Paint Night Park n’ Shine Car Show Poker Night ToastMasters Meeting Yanni June 5th Acoustic Jam Anthony K Comedy Night Design ala MO.DE Forever Young Dance Club Golden Valley Chorus Greg Scudder & Beer:30 Johnny & Kelly Mini Art Camp Name That Tune Noah Wilson Open Mic at the Goat Park n’ Shine Car Show Poetry Open Mic Successful Thinkers Mtg Tango Lessons Tiki Tuesday Toastmaster Supper Club Trivia Tuesday Turlock Seniors Dance June 6th 80s night/DJ Gully Black Sheep Ink Art Class Bruno Mars Tribute Classic Car Show Creole Jazz Kings Free QiGong Class Horseshoe tournament In One Accord Josh Rosenblum Band Karaoke DJ Perfect Pitch Karaoke Wednesdays Karaoke with DJ Mark Legends of the Cruise Mini Art Camp Neil Buettner Park n’ Shine Car Show Riverbank Golden Ages Trax on Wax Unity Tai Ji Qi Gong Well Wednesday Wine Down Wednesday June 7th A More Perfect Union Bonnie & The Boys Casanova’s Night Club Chains Required College Night David Dow & Friends Jam Farmer’s Market Johnny & Kelly Karaoke DJ Perfect Pitch Live Music Mark Chesnutt Mini Art Camp MoBand Graffiti Nuts Thirsty Thursday Park n’ Shine Car Show Sandy Maule Senior Day Dance The Name Game

Winters Tavern, Sonora Clarion Inn, Modesto Queen Bean Coffee, Modesto Downtown, Patterson Deva Cafe, Modesto Gallo Center For the Arts State Theatre, Modesto Denny’s, Modesto Crocodile’s, Modesto VFW Hall, Modesto Bob Hope Theater, Stockton P. Wexford’s, Modesto Sutter Gould, McHenry, Modesto Urbano Bistro, Modesto American Chevrolet, Modesto Shooters Pub, Modesto 200 W. Roseburg Ave, Modesto Gallo Center For the Arts Queen Bean Coffee, Modesto Cheroot Lounge, Modesto Bauhaus, Modesto Modesto Senior Center, Modesto Mancini Hall, Modesto Whitmore Park, Ceres Rivets, Modesto Mistlin Art Gallery, Modesto Twisted Pig, Modesto Bahaus, Modesto Ralston’s Goat, Modesto Vintage Faire Mall, Modesto Queen Bean Coffee, Modesto Round Table, McHenry, Modesto Urbano Bistro, Modesto Tiki Lounge, Modesto Denny’s McHenry, Modesto P. Wexford’s, Modesto 11914 Cahill St, Turlock Boardroom, Modesto Queen Bean Coffee, Modesto Merced County Fairgrounds Velvet Creamery, Modesto Shooter’s Pub, Modesto NTouch, Modesto Shively’s Bar & Grill, Oakdale Strings, Turlock Redwood Café, Modesto Ridgway’s, Modesto Tiki Lounge, Modesto The Bayou Grill, Modesto 10th Street Plaza, Modesto Mistlin Art Gallery, Modesto P. Wexfords Modesto 10th Street Plaza, Modesto 3600 Santa Fe St, Riverbank Speakeay, Modesto First United Methodist, Modesto Skewers, Modesto Redwood Café, Modesto State Theatre, Modesto Modesto Vet Center Crocodile’s, Modesto Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne Tiki Lounge, Modesto Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto Modesto Library P. Wexford’s, Modesto Ridgway’s, Modesto Surla’s, Moesto Merced County Fairgrounds Mistlin Art Gallery, Modesto Graceada Park, Modesto John Thurman Field, Modesto Cool Hand Luke’s, Patterson The Fruit Yard, Modesto Stanislaus Veterans Center Gallo Center For the Arts

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Have fun and be Safe! • Please Designate a Driver June 8th 2036 Orgin Unknown Acoustic Music A&W Summer Cruise In Bringing Veterans Together DJ Invisible DJ Tease EDM Revolution Farmers Market Gary Gervase & Kickstart Blues Glengarry Glen Ross Graffiti Classic Car Parade Hot Club Faux Gitane Johnny & Kelly Josh Rosenblum Band June on the Beat Karaoke DJ Mark Live Music Middle Age Sensations Mini Art Camp Music for the Soul Music in the Plaza Nate Botsford Neil Buettner Senior Dance & Potluck Sheila E. Teens Rockin’ Jump The Monkees The Name Game The Weekend Dance Party Thunder Road Tony & the Tuff Times Uncle Lonny’s Birthday Bash Valley Fire VFW Friday Night Dinners June 9th Aja Vu and Steelin’ Chicago American Graffiti Car Show Angel’s Camp Song Posse Art Walk Sonora B/C Morning Ride Banda El Recordo Chilled Out Saturdays Da KRSE/Joseph Kay Dee CoCo & Company DJ Invisible Farm Fresh Produce Pick Up Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up Farmer’s Market Farmer’s Market Folk Dancing Lessons Funstrummers Glengarry Glen Ross Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit HazyAutumn Josh Rosenblum Band Jukebox Rock Live Music Los We’re Dos Mattea Overstreet MCW Band Moonshine Bandits Saturday Easy D Ride SaturDaze Hip Hop Secret Saturdays Sexy Saturdays The Flesh Hammers The Name Game Uke Jamz USA Dance Chapter Weekend Dance Party June 10th American Graffiti Car Show Camellia Society Meeting Champagne Brunch Buffet Columbia Old Time Jam Cosmic Kitten/OTOS Farm Fresh Produce Pick Up FOE Breakfast Frankie Avalon

State Theatre, Modesto Queen Bean Coffee, Modesto A&W, Modesto Stanislaus Veterans Center Tiki Lounge, Modesto Boardroom, Modesto Shooters Pub, Modesto Downtown Hughson Minnie’s, Modesto Playhouse Merced Modesto Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto Rivets, Modesto P Wexford’s Pub, Modesto Palladium, Modesto The Bayou Grill, Modesto The Udder Place, Turlock Winters Tavern, Sonora Mistlin Art Gallery, Modesto Urbano Bistro, Modesto 10th Street Plaza, Modesto Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne SpeakEasy, Modesto 2307 Fourth St, Hughson Merced County Fairgrounds Rockin’ Jump, Modesto Bob Hope Theater, Stockton Gallo Center For the Arts Crocodiles Nightclub The Tilted Turtle, Modesto The Rusty Nail, Ceres State Theatre, Modesto Nino’s Place, Modesto VFW Hall, Modesto Lucca Winery. Ripon Municipal Golf Course, Modesto Angels Camp Downtown Sonora Oakdale Bicycle Shop Stanislaus County Fair Shooters Modesto The Tilted Turtle, Modesto Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne Tiki Lounge, Modesto Chevron, Kansas, Modesto Rite Aid, Sisk, Modesto Turlock Modesto Library Carnegie Arts Center. Turlock Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto Playhouse Merced Caffe Blossom, Twain Harte Queen Bean Coffee, Modesto Rivets, Modesto Grand Theatre, Tracy The Udder Place, Turlock River’s Edge, Knight Ferry Rivi’s Oakdale SURLAS’s, Modesto Merced County Fairgrounds Oakdale Bike Shop Urbano Bistro, Modesto CR2 Bar, Modesto The Boardroom, Modesto Winters Tavern, Sonora Gallo Center For the Arts Carnegie Turlock IOOF Lodge, Hughson Crocodiles, Modesto Municipal Golf Course, Modesto Adventist Fellowship Hall, Modesto Surla’s, Modesto First Presbyterian, Columbia Winters Tavern, Sonora Cruisers, Kiernan, Modesto Eagles Hall, Modesto Gallo Center For the Arts

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Glengarry Glen Ross Koala & the Golden Boy Luv2Dance Break it Down Manteca Senior Dance Open Mic Night Selena Ultimate Tribute Seniors Club Breakfast Stephen Bernd The Big Mix The Free Radicals USA Dance Ballroom Dancing VFW Breakfast June 11th Blue Monday w Eric Bensen Catbamboo Graceada Park Playground Josh Rosenblum Open Mic Overreaters Anonymous Paint Night Poker Night June 12th Acoustic Jam Bingo Cloak & Swagger Forever Young Dance Club Gillian Wegener Poetry Golden Valley Chorus Johnny & Kelly Name That Tune Noah Wilson Open Mic at the Goat Successful Thinkers Mtg Tango Lessons Tiki Tuesday Toastmaster Trivia Tuesday Turlock Seniors Dance Two Tuesday Open Mic June 13th 80s night/DJ Gully Black Sheep Ink Art Class Classic Car Show Creole Jazz Kings Fargo Free QiGong Class Ha Sauce Delight Horseshoe tournament In One Accord Josh Rosenblum Band Karaoke DJ Perfect Pitch Karaoke Wednesdays Karaoke with DJ Mark Lunch Hour Meditation Neil Buettner Rick Barnes Riverbank Golden Ages Tea Sampling Unity Tai Ji Qi Gong Wine Down Wednesday June 14th Bonnie & The Boys Casanova’s Night Club College Night David Dow & Friends Jam Farmer’s Market Healthy Eating Class Johnny & Kelly Karaoke DJ Perfect Pitch LIFE/Sasquatch Josh Live Music Sandy Maule Senior Day Dance Stitches of Love Project June 15th 80’s Dance Party Acoustic Music A& W Summer Cruise In Billy Boy

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Playhouse Merced Deva Cafe, J St, Modesto State Theatre, Modesto 295 Cherry Lane, Manteca Queen Bean Coffee, Modesto Merced County Fairgrounds Denny’s, McHenry, Modesto River’s Edge, Knights Ferry Crocodile’s, Modesto Winters Tavern, Sonora Odd Fellows Hall, Hughson VFW Hall, Modesto

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Bringing Veterans Together DJ Invisible DJ Tease EDM Revolution Farmers Market Friday Night Out Glengarry Glen Ross Greg Hoy & the Boys Irish Cultural Society Johnny & Kelly Josh Rosenblum Band Karaoke with DJ Mark Larry the Cable Guy Live Music Music in the Plaza Neil Buettner Patty Castillo & Willie Hines Ryan Russell CD Release Sonora Tropicana Teens Rockin’ Jump Thunder Road VFW Friday Night Dinners Weekend Dance Party June 16th A Rootin’ Tootin’ Revue Angel’s Camp Song Posse B/C Morning Ride Back to Graffitti Billy Boy Chilled Out Saturdays Cole Thomason DJ Invisible Drum Circle Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up Farmers Market Farmer’s Market Father’s Day Funnies Folk Dancing Lessons Glengarry Glen Ross Grease Sing Along Greg Hoy & the Boys Jet Set to Broadway Jordan Waters Josh Rosenblum Band Live Music MPA-Grease Night on Braodway Nuts Graffiti Night Rib Cook Off Saturday Easy D Ride Secret Saturdays Sexy Saturdays Sin Valley Derby Girls Sonny 7 Jazz Triple D Weekend Dance Party June 17th Billy Boy Champagne Brunch Buffet Farm Fresh Produce Pick Up FOE Breakfast Glengarry Glen Ross Modesto Jazz Society MPA-Grease Nathan Ignacio Open Mic Night Peg Reza Seniors Club Breakfast Stanislaus Humanist’s The Big Mix Them VFW Breakfast Women of Love Ministries June 18th Billy Boy Josh Rosenblum Open Mic Overreaters Anonymous Paint Night

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Poker Night ToastMasters Mtg June 19th Acoustic Jam Anthony K Comedy Night Billy Boy Caregiver Coffee Break Forever Young Dance Club Geneological Society Gillian Wegener Poetry Golden Valley Chorus Johnny & Kelly Levonne and the Trainwreck Name That Tune Noah Wilson Open Mic at the Goat Successful Thinkers Mtg Tango Lessons Tiki Tuesday Toastmaster Trivia Tuesday Turlock Seniors Dance June 20th 80s night/DJ Gully Big Earl’s Blues Jam Billy Boy Black Sheep Ink Art Class Classic Car Show Creole Jazz Kings Evie Ladin & Terry Free QiGong Class Horseshoe tournament In One Accord Josh Rosenblum Band Karaoke DJ Perfect Pitch Karaoke DJ Mark Karaoke Wednesdays Neil Buettner Rick Barnes Riverbank Golden Ages Unity Tai Ji Qi Gong Wine Down Wednesday June 21st Billy Boy Bonnie & The Boys Casanova’s Night Club College Night David Dow & Friends Jam Farmer’s Market Green Team Meeting Johnny & Kelly Karaoke DJ Perfect Pitch Live Music Sandy Maule Senior Day Dance Summer Solstice Third Thursday Art Walk Valley Lighter June 22nd Acoustic Music A& W Summer Cruise In Billy Boy Bringing Veterans Together DJ Invisible DJ Tease EDM Revolution Fair Food Friday Farmers Market George Cole & Eurocana Gotcha Covered Jersey Boys Johnny & Kelly Josephine Johnson Josh Rosenblum Band Karaoke with DJ Mark Live Band Karaoke Live Music MPA-Grease Music for the Soul Music in the Plaza Neil Buettner Sad Boy Sinister

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Stanislaus Humanists Karaoke Teens Rockin’ Jump Therapy Friday Thunder Road Valley Jazz Company VFW Friday Night Dinners Weekend Dance Party Wont You Be My Neighbor June 23rd Audio Roots Project B/C Morning Ride Billy Boy Bourbon Street Blues Chilled Out Saturdays Comedy Night DJ Invisible Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up Farmer’s Market Folk Dancing Lessons Jersey Boys Josh Rosenblum Band Keith Burrows Live Music Los We’re Dos MCW Band Modesto Blues Festival MPA-Grease Remedy Saturday Easy D Ride Secret Saturdays Sexy Saturdays Song Posse Turlock Farmers Market Weekend Dance Party Whateverglades Wonder Woman June 24th Aardvark Carolyn Sills Combo Champagne Brunch Buffet Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up FOE Breakfast Jersey Boys Manteca Senior Dance Mats & Mimosas MPA-Grease Natalie Marie Pizzo Open Mic Night Patty Castillo Davis Rod&Custom Car Show Senior Dance & Potluck Seniors Club Breakfast Stanislaus Humanists The Big Mix The Grateful Band VFW Breakfast June 25th Acoustic Open Mic Josh Rosenblum Open Mic Overreaters Anonymous Paint Night Poker Night June 26th Acoustic Jam Bingo Forever Young Dance Club Golden Valley Chorus Johnny & Kelly Name That Tune Noah Wilson Open Mic at the Goat Patty Castillo Davis Successful Thinkers Mtg Tango Lessons Tiki Tuesday Toastmaster Trivia Tuesday Turlock Seniors Dance June 27th 80s night/DJ Gully Black Sheep Ink Art Class

Torii’s, Modesto Rockin’ Jump, Modesto Shooters Pub, Modesto The Tilted Turtle, Modesto Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto VFW Hall, Modesto Crocodiles Nightclub State Theatre, Modesto Modesto Public Library Oakdale Bicycle Shop State Theatre, Modesto Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto Shooters Modesto Strings, Manteca Tiki Lounge, Modesto Chevron, Kansas, Modesto Rite Aid, Sisk, Modesto Modesto Library Carnegie Arts Center. Turlock Gallo Center For the Arts Rivets, Modesto Caffe Blossom, Twain Harte The Udder Place, Turlock River’s Edge, Modesto SURLAS’s, Modesto Season Event Center, Modesto Gallo Center for the Arts Nino’s Place, Modesto Oakdale Bike Shop CR2 Bar, Modesto The Boardroom, Modesto Angels Camp Turlock Crocodiles, Modesto Winters Tavern, Sonora Jacob Myers Park, Escalon Winters Tavern, Sonora Prospect Theater, Modesto Surla’s, Modesto Cruisers, Kiernan, Modesto Eagles Hall, Modesto Gallo Center For the Arts 295 Cherry Lane, Manteca Redwood Cafe, Modesto Gallo Center for the Arts Deva Cafe, Modesto Queen Bean Coffee, Modesto River’s Edge, Knights Ferry Elks Lodge, Modesto 2307 Fourth St, Hughson Denny’s, McHenry, Modesto Panera Bread, Turlock Crocodile’s, Modesto Columbia Nursery, Sonora VFW Hall, Modesto The Boardroom, Modesto P. Wexford’s, Modesto Sutter Gould, McHenry, Modesto Urbano Bistro, Modesto Shooters Pub, Modesto Queen Bean Coffee, Modesto Tiki Lounge, Modesto Modesto Senior Center Mancini Hall, Modesto Rivets, Modesto Twisted Pig, Modesto Bahuas, Modesto Ralston’s Goat, Modesto Whitmore Park, Ceres Round Table, McHenry Modesto Urbano Bistro, Modesto Tiki Lounge, Modesto Denny’s, McHenry, Modesto P. Wexford’s, Modesto 11914 Cahill St, Turlock Boardroom, Modesto Queen Bean Coffee, Modesto

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CALENDAR Classic Car Show Comedy at the Outpost Creole Jazz Kings Free QiGong Class Horseshoe tournament In One Accord Josh Rosenblum Band Karaoke DJ Mark Karaoke DJ Perfect Pitch Karaoke Wednesdays Lunch Hour Meditation Neil Buettner Rick Barnes Riverbank Golden Ages The Fat Dukes Unity Tai Ji Qi Gong Wine Down Wednesday Wine Down Wednesday June 28th Bonnie & The Boys Casanova’s Night Club College Night Comedy for Vets David Dow & Friends Jam Dueling Piano Show Farmer’s Market Johnny & Kelly Karaoke DJ Perfect Pitch Live Music Lury & the Wisemen Sandy Maule Senior Day Dance The Best in Show June29th Acoustic Music A& W Summer Cruise In Bear Market Riot Bringing Veterans Together DJ Invisible DJ Tease EDM Revolution Hearts Beat Loud Hughson Farmers Market Johnny & Kelly Johnny Rocket & the Thrust Josh Rosenblum Band Karaoke with DJ Mark Live Music Music for the Soul Music in the Plaza Neil Buettner Teens Rockin’ Jump The Rider Thunder Road VFW Friday Night Dinners Weekend Dance Party June 30th Angel’s Camp Song Posse B/C Morning Ride Chilled Out Saturdays Concert for CASA DJ Invisible Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up Farm Fresh Produce Pick-up Farmer’s Market Firework Show Folk Dancing Lessons Ghost Town Rebellion Grupo Intocable Josh Rosenblum Band Live Music Me & You the Duo Patio-Fest Saturday Easy D Ride Secret Saturdays Sexy Saturdays Tom VandenAvond Turlock Farmers Market Weekend Dance Party

Velvet Creamery, Modesto The Outpost Saloon, Waterford Shooter’s Pub, Modesto NTouch, Modesto Shively’s Bar, Oakdale Strings, Turlock Redwood Café, Modesto The Bayou Grill, Modesto Ridgway’s, Modesto Tiki Lounge, Modesto Intrinsic Elements, Modesto P. Wexfords Modesto River’s Edge, Knights Ferry 3600Santa Fe St, Riverbank Winters Tavern. Sonora First United Methodist, Modesto Redwood Café, Modesto The Century, Modesto Modesto Vet Center Crocodile’s, Modesto Tiki Lounge, Modesto Stanislaus Veterans Center Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto The Grand Cru, Turlock Modesto Library P. Wexford’s, Modesto Ridgway’s, Modesto Surla’s, Moesto Winters Tavern, Sonora The Fruit Yard, Modesto Stanislaus Veterans Center State Theatre, Modesto Queen Bean, Modesto A&W, Modesto Water Wheel Saloon, Sonora Stanislaus Veterans Center Tiki Lounge, Modesto Boardroom, Modesto Shooters Pub, Modesto State Theatre, Modesto Downtown Hughson Rivets Modesto Barkin Dog Grill, Modesto P Wexford’s, Modesto The Bayou Grill, Modesto The Udder Place, Turlock Urbano Bistro, Modesto 10th Street Plaza, Modesto SpeakEasy, Modesto Rockin’ Jump, Modesto State Theatre, Modesto The Tilted Turtle, Modesto VFW Hall, Modesto Crocodiles Nightclub Angels Camp Oakdale Bicycle Shop Shooters Pub, Modesto Del Rio Country Club, Modesto Tiki Lounge, Modesto Chevron, Kansas, Modesto Rite Aid, Sisk, Modesto Modesto Library Woodward Reservior, Oakdale Carnegie Arts Center. Turlock Winters Tavern, Sonora Gallo Center For the Arts Rivets, Modesto The Udder Place, Turlock Rivi’s, Oakdale Downtown Modesto Oakdale Bike Shop CR2 Bar, Modesto The Boardroom, Modesto Caffe Blossom, Twain Harte Turlock Crocodiles Nightclub

JUNE BLUES 2018 1st Gary Gervase and Kickstart Blues Farmers Market in Hughson 1st Marc Chauvette Band at Moore’s Riverboat in Islton 2nd Poorhouse Millionaires at Hilmar Feed and Supply 9-noon 2nd Blues Box Bayou Band At the River’s Edge in Knights Ferry 7-10 2nd Voodoo Killer at Twisted Pig Luau 2nd Tony and the Tuff Times at Barkin’ Dog Modesto 6th Rick Barnes At the River’s Edge in Knights Ferry 6-8 7th John Mayall at the Crest Theater in Sacramento 8th Tony and the Tuff Times at The Rusty Nail in Ceres 8th Gary Gervase and Kickstart Blues at Minnie’s in Modesto 9th Poorhouse Millionaires at Dad’s Nostalgic Car Show and Music Fest in Sacramento 9th Los We’re Dos At the River’s Edge in Knights Ferry 6-9 10th Jeramy Norris and the Dangerous Mood at Windmill Cove Bar and Grill in Stockton 10th Stephen Bernd At the River’s Edge in Knights Ferry 12:30-3:30 10th Tony and the Tuff Times at Moore’s Riverboat in Islton 13th Rick Barnes At the River’s Edge in Knights Ferry 6-8 17th Marc Chauvette Band, Jeramy Norris and the Dangerous Mood and Tony and the Tuff TImes at Father’s Day Blues Fest St. George Hotel in Volcano 20th Big Earl’s Blues Jam at St. Stan’s in Modesto 20th Rick Barnes At the River’s Edge in Knights Ferry 6-8 22nd Rob Hill Band at Music in The Plaza on the 10th St Plaza Modesto 22nd Poorhouse Millionaires at Torch Club in Sacramento 23th Los We’re Dos At the River’s Edge in Knights Ferry 6-9 23rd Modesto Blues Festival at Season’s in Modesto 23rd Bourbon Street Blues Band at Barkin’ Dog in Modesto 24th Patty Castillo Davis At the River’s Edge in Knights Ferry 12:303:30 27th Rick Barnes At the River’s Edge in Knights Ferry 6-8 28th Jeramy Norris and the Dangerous Mood at Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne City 30th Poorhouse Millionaires at Patio Fest at Ralston’s Goat Modesto

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GO DOWTOWN MODESTO

Open Early!

Many restaurants start serving dinner early so that you can get a nice meal in before the shows and movies that begin at 7 or 7:30.

Open Late!

Downtown Modesto is the place to be late Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. There is live music every night of the week in one of our great clubs or restaurants. After the show, stop and enjoy a nightcap.

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There are parking garages at 9th and L Street, 11th and K Street, 11th and I Street and 12th and H Street. Parking is close to all restaurants!

Try a Cab - It’s getting easier to catch a cab, both to downtown and home from downtown. Why deal with driving and parking? Take the easy way...

GO D ow ntow n Patio-Fest

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On Saturday, June 30th the Downtown Events Group want to see you all in Downtown Modesto, checking out 17 different Cafes, Bars and Restaurants that have patios paired with some of the areas best musicians. You are encouraged to stroll and listen to singer-songwriters, blues, alternative artists performing originals and covers while experiencing what downtown dining has to offer. Music will be played between 6-9:30 pm and is Free to enjoy. Bring some extra cash to tip out the performers and of course to sample the specials.

This is going to be a night you will want to bring your friends out for. For more information check out facebook.com/ downtowneventsgroup.

Go Downtown Modesto:

Music in the Plaza

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YELLOW CAB CO METRO CAB OF MODESTO 544-8294 222-2222 Art covered pianos will soon be spotted in various locations around downtown.

Also available in 10TH FallSTREET of 2017: PLAZA • MODESTO Free to play and hopefully piano players Curb– The Taxi App For iPhone & Android will step up and try them. The first piano will appear in 10th St Plaza and will feature a Star Wars theme. This piano will remain in 10th St Plaza on the stage. Stay tuned for more info as this rolls out. For more info and to donate a piano or Most all of the downtown restaurants are locally owned. They hire local host a location, please email info@modestoview.com so we can people and the money you spend stays right here in town. Local connect you. restaurants purchase from local farmers and feature local ingredients.

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Over 1,300 vintage show cars! . . . hot rods, muscle cars, exotic cars .

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Graffiti Festival and Car Show !

Modesto Municipal Golf Course 400 Tuolumne Blvd.

It all starts 6:30pm Friday, June 8th, Downtown Modesto & McHenry Ave

Entertainment . . . Bands, DJ’s, food, fun for the whole family !

And More!

Come join us for our

2:00pm Classic Car Awards

20th Anniversary!

D.J. Nick and The Vine 92.3 FM, 920 AM STAGE AND SOUND BY JAMMIE – THE SOUND COMPANY

Sanctioned Official Classic Car Parade For additional information: 6pm presentation Downtown Modesto 5 Points / McHenry Ave 888-746-9763 6:30pm parade @ Modesto Municipal Golf Course 400 Tuolumne Blvd. www.americangraffitifestival.com or find us on Facebook Registered Entrants Only !

Free Parking on Golf Course

June 9th & 10th

ARC Audio • Barkers Music • Blue Line Rentals • Boyett Petroleum • City of Modesto • Clarion Inn • DL Cathcart Asphalt • F&M Bank First Tee • George Reed Construction • Modesto Subaru • Ray’s Radio • SAFE-T-LITE • Web Design Just for You This event produced by North Modesto Kiwanis Club: a not for profit, volunteer-based, community service organization. ALL PROCEEDS benefit local non-profits.

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