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Happy Modesto March !

Considering this is a Murphy national holiday month, we are already getting ready for a Friday St. Patrick’s Day event.

Hope to have a couple of pints of Murphy’s on this special day and enjoy the first REAL back to normal celebration since you know when. We all remember that it was on March 17, that the world shut down in 2020 and hopefully everyone is feeling safe and healthy and feeling the luck of the Irish. Erin go Brach!

It’s March, it’s beautiful, it’s green so let’s get going. Literally, let’s get up, put your VR goggles away, get your sneakers on and walk out the door and get going, get moving, get exploring. There is so much to do. Check out our BigView this month as we highlight so many things you can do, no matter what your ability.

This month we get on the road and trail with the Modesto Marathon that will be themed for the Graffiti USA Museum. The race expo will be at the Graffiti Museum and we hope that you will stop by and make a donation to bring this to life. On

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ModestoView is created by real people, writing real words, making real music and taking real pictures. There is no AI cheating here and the local even ts we talk about in these pages are not virtua l or digital, but things you can really do, creat ed by real local people who create real local events that need you, in person to be there. Rem ember, as cool as you think AI might be, it is all base d on the hard work and original content of OTH ERS. Be original create your own work.

So ditch your VR Goggles, shut down your Meta world and head outside. Find a café, a trail, drive the blossom cruise. It’s beautiful out there and enjoy the real things that will fill you with life and love.

race day, come hang out and cheer on the runners as they begin their final mile to the finish line and we celebrate those with all abilities that attempt this event.

It seemed for a decade or two, equality was something that we took for granted. All of the hard-fought issues seemed to be settled. But now it seems we have to raise our voices and stand ground that we formerly thought was stable. We must not let politicians strip rights and legislate their personal and religious beliefs. People are free to believe what they want, but to force this on others is oppression, and even abuse. All people must be treated as equal, and good people will stand up for those with lesser voices. There really isn’t much more to this. Give where you can, do what you can and stand up for those in need and remember, that your own freedom is not better than someone else’s. This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the accomplishments of our local women and the inspiration they are to so many. We need our leaders of all races, orientations, and beliefs. Let’s celebrate this.

I celebrate my amazing Irish Murphy Girls, Rebecca, Madison and Abigail and admire the strong independent and caring people they are. You are the greatest and without my family, there is really nothing else. I love you all and learn from you daily and my life is richer because of my friends and family, as that is really what it is all about.

We keep learning, exploring, respecting and connecting and we will all do something great.

But most of all this month, I thank all of you that are out there creating events, hosting neighborhood meetings, starting new businesses and being the positive change that Modesto needs. That is why ModestoView is here, to celebrate all of you and help point the way for positive Modesto area living. It truly takes teamwork so that we can stay focused on our mission to “Serve Civic Pride Daily”.

Thanks to you all and I will see you out and about in this fun city and please tell me what you like about ModestoView and what we can do better to make this a better place.

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Leading out the Modesto Marathon on a mythical start is AJ Mitchell in his blue racing chair. AJ is one of our more active marathon, 5 and 10K racers and this will be his 15th marathon. To date, he has completed 11 marathons since 2014.

Thanks to MJ Mangano for creating this epic composite cover as we get ready for the Modesto Marathon.

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COMIC VIEW The Latinx Comic Arts Festival

By Dr. Theresa Rojas

The FREE, ALL-AGES, FAMILY-FRIENDLY 2023 Latinx Comic Arts Festival (LCAF) returns Friday and Saturday, March 17-18 (11am-6pm) for a 2-day comics convention and lowrider exhibit (Saturday only) on Modesto Junior College’s West campus.

LCAF is Central Valley’s ONLY celebration of Latino comic art creators and friends. We showcase some of the most talented people in the country, featuring cartoonists, writers, artists, animators, comic arts educators, and more!

MORE EXHIBITORS THAN EVER! Enjoy 50 tables of exhibitors, including poster artist Manuel Martinez and poster designer Amber Padilla (The Secret Garden on 81st Street, Sugar Coated), Fanbase Press (RIPPLE EFFECTS, Quince, Nuclear Power), Jaime Crespo (Corn Tortilla Press), The Art of J.M. Hunter, Cathy Camper (Lowriders in Space), Carlos Saldaña (Burrito), Javier Cruz Winnik (A Reason to Smile), Crystal Gonzalez (In the Dark Comics), Javier Solórzano (Super Lucha Cats), Alex Schumacher (The Mr. Butterchips Collection, and Sofi Molina (Blue Ixi’im Creations).

WELCOME BACK: Award-winning cartoonist Rafael Navarro (Sonambulo), Sara Bazan (Comadres y Comics), Andrea Rosales (Conchas Y Chocolate), The Art of Paco Garcia, Jandro Gamboa (Labishka Ink), Bernyce Talley, Oscar Romero (Dreadful Analekta), Jorge “Qetza” Garza, Paul Meyer (Under the Cottonwood Tree), and Javier

Hernandez whose El Muerto series is taught regularly at MJC. NEWCOMERS INCLUDE: Frederick “Professor Latinx” Aldama – sponsor of our comics award endowment, Maxi Rodriguez (KatsutoProductions), Steven Prince (Monster Matador), The Comic Art Professional Society (CAPS) featuring Christie Shinn, Lindsey Perez (Lindzenator Draws), Gloria Toscano (Siempre Viva Dolls, Nathaniel Osollo (Dark Mouse), Eddie deAngelini (COLLECTORS), Pepe Melan Art, Dustin Garcia (Dustooned), Gladys Ochoa Illustration, Mission Art and Comic Expo, ELEmentT-82 /JAG, Travis Webb, Dr. Rodrigo Peniche Amante (UNAM), and Midori Wolf Art. MORE CARS THAN EVER! We bring together 25 car clubs and the Modesto Cruisers Council for an incredible lowrider exhibit on Saturday.

Finding MSR/Building 16: MJC’s West Campus is highly walkable/accessible. MSR is a short stroll from either Parking Lot 11 or 207. Head between Sierra and Yosemite Halls toward the building with the silver turret (away from the observatory), and you’re there. For closer dropoff, use Lot 209, then come around to the front of the building.

Stop by Friday, and come back Saturday!

The Latinx Comic Arts Festival March 17-18, 2022, 11am-7pm Modesto Junior College West Campus Mary Stuart Rogers Building, BLDG 16 2201 Blue Gum Avenue, Modesto, CA.

True Lies Stars Modesto Born Actress

Fred C Beyer High School graduate and Modesto-born actress Ginger Gonzaga, co-star of the new TV action comedy True Lies premiered on CBS on March 1st at 10 pm. Ginger Gonzaga reprises the role of Helen Tasker, initially played by Jamie Lee Curtis(who coincidentally was born in Stockton, CA) in the new series based on the 1994 James Cameron film True Lies that starred Arnold Schwarzenegger in the role of husband Harry Tasker, reprised by Steve Howey, a dull computer salesman who is often away on trips to cover his actions as an elite government spy working for Omega Sector. When Harry accidentally reveals he has a secret, Helen Tasker is brought into the world of espionage.

We were excited to see Conzaga as a supporting actress in Marvel+ She-Hulk in the role of Nicky Ramos and thrilled to see her as a lead in True Lies.

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Bruce Johnston, Michael Lingg, and Patrick Durr

Home Grown and Still Fresh at 50

Home Grown started when three young musicians decided to learn some songs and perform acoustically at the Vintage over the Summer of 1973.

That was 50 years ago. In 1976 they released their first self-titled album. In 1986 the Home Grown song You Can Fly was the soundtrack for the Grand Prize-winning CityVideo competition sponsored by the Arts & Entertainment network and featured the three of us at various Modesto locations. We also completed a video of our original song, Oh Brother! Our most recent release, Home Grown, Our Own, includes all-original songs from our history. In 2000 they received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the first Modesto Area Music Awards. Look for a full feature on Homegrown in our April issue.

Patrick Durr, Bruce Johnson, and Michael Lingg will celebrate this milestone by performing live at Uncle Lonny’s Birthday Bash at The State Theatre on April 8th at 7:30 pm tickets are available for $20 each online at www. thestate.org or at the box office.

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Curiosity today will change tomorrow

Families are invited to explore a range of fun science activities

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IRISH VIEW

By Chris Murphy

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SALES AND ADVERTISING Advertising@modestoview.com Managing Editor Middagh Goodwin DESIGN, LAYOUT, & ART PGrimaldi, Creative

St. Patrick’s Day Events

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March 11th –

St Paddy’s Original Free Pub Crawl Downtown Modesto - FREE Almost St Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl – Do the Crawl!

Photo Director Michael J. Mangano Production Manager Abigail Power SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGERS Madison Leupp – Adobe Specialist Russ Allsup - Correspondent Brandon Brush - Correspondent CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jim Christiansen Aaron Rowan Abigail Power Eric Benson Middagh Goodwin Harrison Power Efren Martinez Patty Castillo Davis Grace McNamara Salvatore Salerno Mary Layton Monica Barber Brandilyn Mitchell Tasha Wilson Carly Russell Steve Perry

March 17th Is this one of the best months or what? Well Erin go Brach, March is one of the most special times of the year if you are Irish. Heck, it is one of the best months no matter what you are.

This year, St. Patrick’s Day is on a Friday. This is amazing and you can start your day early at P. Wexford’s Pub at 3317 McHenry where they will have corned beef and cabbage and the traditional favorites and a big MAMA Award winning outdoor party that goes on to the wee hours with music indoors and outdoors and even bagpipes. Twisted Pig will have a big party called Hamcocked, and the McHenry Mansion is even in on the action and get your green on there. You can also get your Irish on at a couple of pub crawls the previous weekend.

Our favorite is the original pub crawl that is FREE on the 11th, beginning at 7 at the Fox Pub. Don’t forget to run up to Murphy’s on the 18th for Irish Day.

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Efren Martinez Diane Moody Michael J Mangano Philip Johnson ©2023 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. The photographs, graphics, artwork and advertisements are the property of Modesto View Magazine. The magazine assumes no responsibility or liability for claims made by the advertisers. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflectthe views of Modesto View Magazine or the owners. Modesto View Magazine is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.

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11 am St Paddy’s Celebration at P. Wexford’s, Modesto 12 pm Hamrocked – St Patrick’s Day at Twisted Pig McHenry Mansion St. Patrick’s Party 5 pm Crocodiles Night Club - 7:30 Dying Breed Oakdale 5 pm St Paddy’s Pop Up Party & Comedy – The Post - 4 pm St Patrick’s at Blaker Brewing, Ceres

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11 am Murphy’s Irish Day – Murphys, CA

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ART VIEW

What is blowing in the wind for art in March? Stanislaus Artist Open Studio maps are out this month, in print and online. The Open Studio art tour is on April 15 and 16. Save the date. My studio on the alley is one of the stops. www.stanislausaos.com or check their Facebook page. April Art View will have more information.

At Mistlin Gallery, a zephyr of change is going on. The Central California Art Association has been around for over 50 years, and the Stanislaus Arts Council now operates Mistlin Gallery and CCAA. Next show at the gallery featuring students K to 12 annual Young at Art. Application to State of California Heartland Creative Corps Grants is now open.

Grant proposals are due April 15 for the Heartland Creative Corps grants. Grant information sessions are going on in Modesto, Turlock, and Oakdale to help assist interested artists and art organizations.

For more information, see www.stanislausarts.org or www.heartlandcreativecorps.org The Chartreuse Muse will have a change of show featured artists in March. Artfully Yours program is ongoing, with Spring classes in the Clay Room and more. Master artist Don Hall has featured artists of the Muse in his Don Hall Works series on YouTube. Informative videos, Don has posted several exciting videos on art, artists, and techniques in ceramics. Find him @donhallworks On Facebook live and online. See Expose Yourself to Art Sundays at 3 PM. Susan Rossman is the featured artist at the Kruse-Lucas Gallery on Tully Rd. Across the street at the MJC Art Gallery, Pen Women Art and Ekphrastic exhibit of art FOLLOW US:

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and art-inspired poetry. Reception is on March 2nd with the California State Poet Laureate. Check-in with MJC art gallery director Chelsea Gilmore.

Dragonfly Art for Life and State Theatre’s next Paint Along event is March 9.

Featuring the Impressionist Mary Cassatt paints the lives of the women around her in “Exhibition on Screen.” Kristy Moore is moving the date for Art classes at Queen Bean to Tuesdays.

You have a longer path on Third Thursdays as Ralston’s Goat and 18Seventy Brewing have been added to the venue roster. I saw Roger Smith’s photography over the pool tables and in the bar at the Goat. Picasso’s was open for February with “Uncaged Art” show sponsored by the Modesto Art Museum. Have a cup of coffee or a sandwich, as new art is coming in from Maggie Camps.

Had a whispered question from Chris Murphy, what’s up with MoConArt? The answer, Kaila Kindley, the founder, is a whirlwind of creativity and has a new location on Kansas Avenue at 1101 Kansas Business Park. The KDSigman Media Productions Studios has a Grand Opening and Reception on March 18 and 19. I got a short tour with Kaila of the exhibition and teaching rooms, the podcast studio, the music studio, the soon-to-be black and white film and digital dark room, the music room, and through the Art Garden Café into his private studio. As at the old location, the Modesto Conservatory of art, music, and theater, the new creative cauldron hosts music production, recording, photography, digital art, and mixed media classes.

Drop in at his open house to see more.

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BREW VIEW

Robert’s Ferry Gourmet:

Where Families Meet Over

By Brandilyn & Shakes and Mimosas!

Christopher Mitchell You’ve probably seen Robert’s Ferry Gourmet’s popcorn all over store shelves in Modesto, but did you know Robert’s Ferry Gourmet is an actual store (two stores actually, one in Oakdale and the other Waterford) and they are SO much more than popcorn? I had been stalking their Facebook page for a while drooling over their frosés and mimosas. They serve local beers too-usually featuring some favs like Last Call, Dying Breed and Grains of Virtue.

But we finally took the plunge when they advertised a wine-tasting night featuring Michael David Wines for only $10. $10!

What a steal! For a mom on a budget that price tag was a win, and Michael David?!

Of the delicious “Freak Show” zin?! My excitement was hard to contain. I had high expectations for this night, being so familiar with Michael David Wines already.

Roberts Ferry absolutely delivered! Wine on The Patio was a night filled with fun and deliciousness! You would never have known it was a winter night-the fire was going, the heaters were on, the chill was kept at bay.

No one was wearing jackets as they held their wine glasses. You would’ve thought it was May with the gorgeous weather. We were also served a charming charcuterie cup from Tidbits and some goodies from their snack and popcorn lines. Keep your wrist bands on when you attend a wine night folks, you get a 10% discount on everything you buy, too!

The Patio is a little hide-away in the back of the store, wistful, reminiscent of a small Parisian alleyway. And not just due to the adorable paintings on the walls, but because you feel like you are transported to another time, a simpler time. Before cell phones and tablets. There is no road noise--you can

sit, completely uninterrupted, and really connect with the people you brought with you. Unless you’re #BrewView, we connected with each other and everyone else because meeting new people and getting to know them is part of fantastic our human journey. And some of the people we got to know that night were none other than Kim and Nic West, owners of the Roberts Ferry Gourmet stores.

Robert’s Ferry Nut Company was founded in 1983 by Bill and Phyllis Mallory. Kim worked for the Mallorys for several years.

In 2015, the opportunity to buy RFNC presented itself, and Kim and her husband Nic, alongside Kim’s sister, Stacey, bought it. In 2021, they renamed the business Roberts Ferry Gourmet, as they had expanded into way more than a nut company.

Their caramel corn might be their flagship popcorn, but they have over 30 varieties (some seasonal) to choose from. For generations, Kim’s family has been in Roberts Ferry and for generations Nic’s family has been in Oakdale. Having a store in each place is giving back to their communities and investing in local families-through purchasing ag products, supplying jobs, and creating a space for families and friends to meet and enjoy each other’s company.

“Oakdale was missing a place for the family. We wanted somewhere kids could get a shake after school, but where moms could come get a glass of wine during the day, too. We needed a place the whole family could be together, building a community connection.” Kim said. We couldn’t agree more. With events like their “Kids Make & Take” with Soaps by Hailey, coming up on March 19th, they make it easy to do! Kids will make 2 items - a soap and a lip balm.

(Kids must be 6+ and parents must stay on site-but you won’t be bored because you’ll have a glass of wine to keep you company *wink wink*.) When the fun is done, each kid will receive a scoop of ice cream with toppings of their choice. On April 20th, there will be another Wine Tasting on the Patio, of Gnarly Head’s 1924 line. If April seems too far away, be sure to visit their Waterford location which is on the Almond Blossom Cruise Route. Their fields will be open for self-guided tours.

You won’t want to miss seeing the covered bridge surrounded by almond blossoms.

Fun fact, Kim’s grandmother Mabel cut the ribbon on the covered bridge after it was built. It still stands, fully driveable, ready for your photos.

Don’t drink alcohol? Roberts Ferry has you covered with the most delicious shakes and root beer floats in the valley. Any flavor you can think of! Their milkshakes are famous-seriously you should have one.

Or two. They have an amazing espresso

bar proudly serving Clayton’s Coffee. Can’t decide between a shake or a coffee: try an affogato-espresso poured over ice cream to get the best of both worlds. Or purchase a jar of “Yes Cocktail Co.!” no-alcohol mix to take home. Just add soda instead of vodka, and some ice and BAM you have a mocktail! The Lavender Honey is *chef ’s kiss*. Order a take and bake lasagna or mac ‘n cheese for your next date night, and #tasteofoakdale from the comfort of your own home.

We hope to catch you sipping a mimosa or milkshake soon. To purchase tickets to any events mentioned above, visit their website below. Tag your photos #modestoview and sip on, friends!

Roberts Ferry Gourmet 20493 Yosemite Blvd., Waterford 209-874-3247 150 N. 3rd Ave., Oakdale 209-840-0527 www.robertsferrygourmet.com

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ACADEMY VIEW

School for the Arts

By Middagh Goodwin

A Battle In Name Only

By Middagh Goodwin

We are starting a brand new year and many may have made resolutions to be more creative, learn a new skill or just refresh old ones. Did you know we have not one but two community art schools one focused on sound and the other on visual? Check it out.

The Modesto Conservatory(MoCon) offers members music production facilities located at 500 9th Street, recording studio space, and the use of professional quality audio equipment. The flexible and spacious studio environment is perfect for letting your creativity run wild. The only way to improve your theatre and film craft is to practice. Take advantage of the studio environment. Stage your play or shoot your film right here. Members have full access to the studio space. Members are dedicated teachers, musicians, produc-

ers, creators, and students of music, music theory, production, and engineering. They aim to create and produce the best music through Music Workshops and Preforming Guidance. Members meet to discuss Music, Art & Theatre with other Collective members to share our expertise with the community. All Artists and Musicians are welcome to participate and become Members. Make this a 2023 goal to expand your talents. modestoconservatory.com Modesto Art Academy(MoArt) is a community-based art school located at 500 Scenic Drive, offering a wide range of classical drawing, painting, and sculpting courses and instructional workshops on fabrication, construction, and design. MoArt also offers private or group lessons and a full spectrum of academic lectures. Our Mission is to provide students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities a place to explore the power of art. Regardless of age MoArt will provide you with the most Exceptional Education for the Creative Mind. moartacademy.org

o t s e d o M Go CWB Celebrate 35 Years

A superb 35th Anniversary Gala featuring a new ballet with live original music by composer Dale Trumbore, the Los Angeles-based composer, and writer whose music has been praised

by The New York Times for its “soaring melodies and beguiling harmonies.” Trumbore is teaming up with Artistic Director René Daveluy to create a profound new work. Add to this the best of Central West Ballet’s repertoire, and you have a spectacular evening full of surprises!

Celebrate a magical 35 years at Gallo Center for the Arts on March 11th at 7:30 pm. $35 online or at the Gallo Center Box Office.

The State Theatre Battle of the Bands voting has ended (unfortunately, not until after the View went to print) but you can and should support this event and all the bands by buying a ticket and checking out the 8 finalists performing on Saturday, March 18th. Last year’s epic event sold out, and we hope for a repeat this year. Comedians, get ready to bring your A-game, your competition at the State American Laughitti, which will take place during Graffiti Summer. Both have a grand prize of $5000 and an audience choice award of $1500.

I wanted more insight into these events, so I asked the man behind these events and the President of the State Theatre, Sam Pierstorff, a few questions.

What do you like to see from the bands who are performing? Do you have any advice to give the final 8?

SP: If I could give any advice to live show contestants, I would say to bring the energy.

People want to hear great music, but a live performance should differ from simply playing a song. Crowds react to the enthusiasm of a performer, so I encourage any band on any stage to remember that we are watching you play! Give us a show, not just a song. This year we will be featuring short video introductions for each band, which will really help with the transitions on stage and will help us get to know the bands more intimately. We are also very thankful to Darin Morris at VMI Rocks for our

backline of amps and drums that help move the show along smoothly. We can’t wait to rock the State at the BOTB live show!

You have a Comedy Competition coming up in June, American Laughitti. What inspired you to create these events? What do you hope comes out of these events?

How do you see them growing and creating a better entertainment scene in and around Modesto?

SP: We are huge fans of stand-up comedy, and the State Theatre is the perfect spot for comedians to perform. And all they need is a mic and a spotlight, so the technical aspects are minimal, but the entertainment aspects are massive! Comedy releases tension and scratches at hard truths that often people are too afraid to say out loud.

Humor brings people together; through shared laughter, we better understand each other and our experiences.

This comedy event will be a springboard to more comedy shows in our more intimate setting at Intermission when construction is complete. We plan to have a monthly stand-up show and open mic culminating in this annual event.

Through American Laughiti and our BOTB, we are trying our best at the State Theatre to make Modesto a destination for great music and comedy! Why should LA and SF have all the fun!?

For more information, go to www.statetheatre.org

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R ockabil ly VIEW Hillbilly Boogie to Psychobilly Stomp A key component and root sound of Rockabilly and, in turn, Rock n’ Roll can be traced back to the Doghouse slap bass style of Fred Maddox. The Maddox Brothers and Rose started playing music in Modesto in 1937 and garnered crowds wherever they played. Bill Black, Elvis’s bassist, was a huge fan of Fred Maddox and taught himself how to play like Fred by pounding the crab out of the strings to make a beat and learning some fingering. He kept the percussive attack which created a loud, distinct slapping style then it crudely became musical, influencing a million players that remain a staple in Rockabilly and, of course, Rock n’ Roll. Fred Maddox’s bass is displayed at the Experience Music Project in Seattle.

“They wanted his bass because they believe he might have hit the first note of rock ‘n’ roll on it.” The Maddox Brothers and Rose are part of Modesto and the World’s musical history. Learn more Modesto Music History at www.modestomusichistory.com The ModestoView celebrates our ties to Rockabilly by sponsoring concerts and plans to create a yearly Rockabilly Luau at the Graffiti Car Museum. On Thursday, March 30th at 6 pm, come out to Ralston’s Goat for the next Rockabilly Cruise Night with America’s premier Psychobilly band, The Koffin Kats returning to the 209

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almost a year to the day since they rocked Modesto.

Koffin Kats is a psychobilly trio from Detroit, Michigan. Fusing the swing of classic rockabilly with the hot-wired energy and ghoulish imagery of the Misfits, this band proves that high-octane psychobilly is still alive and kicking in the American midwest.

Formed two decades ago in 2003 by lead singer and upright bassist Vic Victor and guitarist/ vocalist Tommy Koffin, who had been part of the Motor City punk scene for some time before trying their hands at the doom-struck twang of their punk-rockabilly fusion. Eric “E-Balls” Walls performed with them in that first year, took a break and returned in 2007, and they have not slowed down. Releasing With eight full-lengths, a split, and 2 EPs, they have consistently put out new music and toured since they hit the road in 2004 to support their Self Titled debut.

Joining them on this run through the Westcoast is the high energy east coast punk band Crazy & the Brains, who has been compared to Rancid and the Ramones and features Ali Presses from Stop the Presses and Rude Girl Revue on the keyboard.

Tickets are $15 in advance, available at www. koffinkatsrock.com, or $20 at the door.

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County Hall of Records

Somebody Feed Philomena

By Harrison Power

by Aaron Rowan

Facing I Street between 11th and 12th Streets stands the former Stanislaus County Hall of Records, a longtime focal point of downtown located on the grounds of the Courthouse. Though it can appear to be an extension of the 1960 Courthouse complex, it actually predates the current courthouse by many years and marked significant investment in the Modesto area toward the end of the Great Depression. As progress on construction of the new Stanislaus Superior Courthouse continues, the community and civic leaders have a chance to re-commit to this significant local building with planning for long-term downtown redevelopment underway.

Completed in 1939, the Stanislaus County Hall of Records was celebrated by the Modesto Bee as an “ultra modern structure built for roominess and efficiency.” Completion was only made possible due to federal New Deal funds granted to the County, with federal dollars accounting for roughly one third of total construction costs. Built next to the original Victorian-era courthouse, it expanded record storage capacity and consolidated county administrative offices. When it opened to the public, the Hall of Records was home to the offices of the Board of Supervisors, Clerk, Recorder, Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer/Tax Collector, Superintendent of Schools, District Attorney, Surveyor, and Purchasing Agent.

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Guerne DeLappe (1897-1955), son of a well-established Modesto doctor who graduated from UC Berkeley and went on to become a prominent architect of civic and administrative buildings throughout California. The Hall of Records is one of only a few remaining sites in Modesto designed by DeLappe, and it has come to be lauded as the first International Style county building in the entire State.

DeLappe’s intent with the design was to maximize utility over ornamentation, which is line with modernist architectural design and accounts for the rather imposingly modest façade.

The Hall of Records is a physical connection to Modesto’s earlier years and is an architectural jewel that adds immense value to the story of our City and County. Designed by a Modesto native, this structure deserves a new lease on life as court operations eventually consolidate and move to their new 10th Street home.

With the completion of the new Stanislaus Superior Courthouse expected in the next two years, the opportunity for Modesto to preserve and repurpose this historic property in the heart of Downtown must be seriously considered as we aim to create a vibrant Downtown where Modesto’s heritage meets future needs. To learn further about the Hall of Records, you can visit the Modesto Art Museum’s website to read more!

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The ongoing Songlines series I’m hosting is like the global tasting menu featured on ‘Somebody Feed Phil,’ a food documentary show my sister introduced me to. Thus far, we’ve showcased music from Turkey and Canada, and this month we move on to the majestic country of Scotland, which is #1 on my travel wishlist. Philomena Iorns is a young lady and fellow Scot I know through various Opera Modesto concerts.

Her grand debut as the leading lady will highlight traditional songs from Scotland and the British Isles. Joining Philomena are fellow OM singers Michael Balerite & Abner Arias, with Margaret Zabel on piano.

Doors open at 7pm on Saturday, March 11, and Philomena & friends take the stage at 7:30. This type of showcase is among the most enriching that Modesto Unplugged facilitates. So capture this historic concert in your live feed to share with your friends and help them get wise to this fantastic series at Modesto’s most extraordinary working art studio. $15 cash admission includes refreshments. You’ll find The Dragonfly Art For Life at 1210 J St. Opera Modesto serves up another Sunday matinee at the Mistlin Gallery the following weekend. Soprano Alicia Hurtado and tenor Max Hosmer team up for a recital titled ‘High C’s, Soldiers and Sondheim,’

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featuring pieces from classics like The Barber of Seville alongside more modern works including Sweeney Todd and West Side Story. It’s an exciting concert with high notes, laughter, and beautiful singing. Sunday, March 19 at 2pm.

Tickets range from $20-$50. www. operamodesto.org.

My best friend’s father played drums for Janis Joplin in her early Big Brother & The Holding Company band. Imagine my surprise when I saw this nearly sixty-year-old group on the State Theatre’s calendar. Dave Getz (my friend Alzara’s dad) is still keeping the beat with them, and I wouldn’t dream of missing this Modesto appearance. The Holding Co. brings its SF rock style to town on Saturday, April 1, at 7pm. Meet-and-greet tickets run $100; other seating costs $35 to $60. www. thestate.org.

Still to come in my Unplugged programming during the first half of 2023: an evening with masterful harpist, composer & (occasionally) vocalist Amelia Romano, the only performer who ever directly inspired me to take an instrument class, and a matinee cabaret showcase with an ensemble from Italy playing some unusual instruments. Stay tuned for announcements on these unique and fantastic showcases.

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Chef’s of New York

Vinny, Jay Singh, & Kim

Vinny & Kim Altadonna In 2007, a small restaurant opened on Oakdale Rd with amazing rich flavors. Vinny Altadonna and his daughter Kim opened a traditional authentic Italian restaurant. The food was delicious, with rich sauces inspired by Vinny’s mom, Emilia Galati Altadonna, Her recipes, the thin crust New York Boardwalk style pizzas, rich marinaras, zesty picattas and so much more. This place caught the attention of many here in our area and developed a solid following.

Well folks, if you miss that special experience, it’s back and it’s downtown. There is a new chapter opening for Chefs of New York, located on 13th St in downtown Modesto. It is a great time for downtown dining with new creative and fresh offerings. This time, Vinny and Kim are back running the kitchen, making the sauces, the pastas, the cannolis, the knotted bread and so much more. If you are a fan on New York’s Little Italy on Mulberry St, this is the place for you, with a warm friendly greeting from Vinnie, friendly prompt service from his staff with long time server Terri returning and Anna running the bar.

What’s different this time as that there is a new business partner, Jay Singh. Jay had been a regular at the bar previously and had become friends. When Chefs closed last year, he reached out to Vinny and Clay Rossen and asked how they could bring it back. Jay has a long history in the hospitality business, working for Renaissance and Marriot hotels. His family is in the hospitality business running a bay area limousine company. Now he is all charged up to make Chefs of New York a destination restaurant, helping Vinnie and Kim and the kitchen team lead by Rafael and Juan, make wonderful Italian food with the magic touch of the traditional recipes. Each of the staff has their favorites and they are not shy about recommending something they like. In the photograph, Kim is holding the Baked Ziti Siciliana, Jay is enjoying the dun-dried tomato chicken and Vinny has his shrimp and pesto pasta.

Everything at Chefs is fresh, the meatballs are hand made, from the pasta to the sauces, the salads. They have an amazing fish and chips, delicious calamari steak and the lasagna well feed the heartiest of appetites.

For the early risers, Chefs has become a go-to spot for breakfast as they open at 8 am. I am a regular for breakfast on the weekends with my grandson, and the silver dollar pancakes, the ricotta pancakes, fresh bagel sandwiches, ebelskivers with fresh jam and the large portion breakfasts that bring back the legendary Sundial, for those of you that go back. Breakfast is served daily, the bar is open from mornings through the late night hours.

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Speaking of the bar, look for some new changes there. One of the coolest things about Chefs is the alley. Many times this is used for overflow dining, but recently there have been weddings and events in the alley, but you can expect to see a new bar entrance for afterhours. Anna Collord is managing the bar and she brings many years of experience to Chefs, from the standards to some new fun flavors and custom shots. With an Italian dinner, sometimes you just want a perfect martini.

You will enjoy this new experience. Vinny’s mom passed away in 2021 at the age of 100, but her recipes live on in the hands of her son and granddaughter Kim. Take time to explore the menu and try something new. Oh yeah, bring your appetite and get ready to enjoy.

Chef ’s of New York

Hours: 8am – 2 pm / 5 - 9 pm Fri, Sat, Sun 11 – 2 pm / 5 - 9 pm Mon, Wed, Thurs Open till 10 on Fridays and Saturdays, Closed Tuesdays New later bar hours will be coming soon along with Open Mic nights, Karaoke Saturdays and more. Live music on Fridays.

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Legendary climbers Liz and Royal Robbins spent most of their time enjoying the wonders of Yosemite Valley from their home base here in Modesto. They lived and breathed adventure, with Royal as a Camp 4 regular and international climber and Liz as the first woman to ever climb Half Dome.

Whatever they did, “...it was always unconventional,” says Liz—which also applied to the sub-par clothing they owned during their initial iconic climbs together.

Liz and Royal started selling what they knew, which evolved into versatile outdoor apparel and their business continued to grow with the goal always being to create functional, durable, and stylish products with a lower impact on the planet.

The brand re-released Royal Robbins’s series of autobiographies in a 3-volume booklet. Visit the Modesto store from 12-2 p.m. March 18 to meet Liz Robbins for a book signing—and enjoy refreshments, enter to win a free giveaway, and get a pair of socks with a purchase of $100 or more (while supplies last). You can feel the spirit of Royal and Liz in the local Royal Robbins store in McHenry Village and you can enjoy the spirit of Camp 4 and get amazing craft food and beverage from Royal’s son Damon.

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Stephanie D and her Band bring you THE SONGS OF CAROLE KING. Not an impersonation, but a loving tribute to the woman who wrote the soundtrack of a generation.

Stephanie’s fans have fallen in love with her passionate, powerful voice and original arrangements of your favorite Motown, Soul and Pop classics. Her talent, warmth and charm have made her a favorite with audiences everywhere. Now, Stephanie brings all of that, and more, to the music of Carole King for you!!! Carole King is the most successful female singer/songwriter of the 20th century.

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FOLK LEGENDS: THE KINGSTON TRIO & THE LIMELITERS SUNDAY, MARCH 5

AMY GRANT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 SPONSORED BY HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY

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ROYAL ROBBINS: “MY LIFE”

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Come see us at the Royal Robbins Modesto store for a special book signing event with Liz Robbins.

Plus, join a free giveaway to win Royal’s 3-volume book set, and get a free pair of socks (while supplies last) when you spend $100 or more.

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Bree Fitzpatrick:

Modesto Marathon Flat and Fast

By Carly Russell

On March 26th, thousands of runners, joggers, and walkers will participate in the Modesto Marathon, a fast and flat road race course designed for everyone from elite runners with goals of qualifying for the Boston Marathon to first-timers looking to conquer their first road race.

The Modesto Marathon raises money to support “Teens Run Modesto,” a program for valley students that includes goal setting, adult mentoring, and a structured training program. This year’s Marathon theme is “Graffiti USA.” In a unique collaboration with the Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum, classic cars will line various areas of the race course, providing runners with colorful scenery as they compete.

Race medals, swag, and the Finish Line Festival will all feature nods to Modesto’s classic car culture and love for the nostalgia of the 50s and 60s.

This 5k, 10k, Half, and Full-Marathon event starts and ends in Downtown Modesto.

Course highlights include the tree-lined streets of the College area, Modesto’s Historic 99 Highway (9th Street), MJC West, and the surrounding countryside.

At the end of the race, the Finish Line Festival allows runners and spectators to dine, drink, and celebrate all they’ve accomplished.

This year’s Finish Line Festival includes various Food Truck options, including Paul’s Rustic Oven, Flip N Fry, Hungry Soul, and Pina Coco Shaved Ice. Blaker Brewing will be on tap as spectators and runners toast the day’s victories.

The Modesto Marathon has a new Race Director, Bree Fitzpatrick. While Bree may be new to her role as Race Director, she’s a long-time member of the Shadowchase running club, and the Modesto Marathon is familiar terrain. Over the past six months, Bree has worked diligently to coordinate all the moving parts that come with planning an event of this scale. Bree’s passion and desire to ensure the Modesto Marathon continues is inspiring. I’ve had the opportunity to listen to Bree talk to would-be racers as they contemplate whether they have what it takes to compete in a road race.

Her encouraging and supportive spirit is incredible and provides almost anyone with the confidence they need to believe “it can be done.”

Let’s get to know Bree Fitzpatrick and provide would-be Marathon participants with the motivation to make it from spectator to runner:

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Modesto View: Briefly introduce yourself, your professional role, and your history with Shadowchase Running Club?

Bree Fitzpatrick: My name is Bree Fitzpatrick; by day, I am a Medical Assistant at Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, and at night I am in school to get my BA in psychology. When I first started, I had never heard of ShadowChase running club, that is, until my daughter joined Teens Run Modesto in 2013. Then, in 2016 I was approached by Mike Mason, who asked me to run with the training group as a mentor.

That was the year it all started. Shortly after training as a mentor, I became a certified coach, and the rest is history.

MV: What led you to take the reins as the Modesto Marathon Race Director?

BF: Since I started in 2013, I have been actively participating in activities put on

by ShadowChase. I have been in the 4th of July parade, helped with the Jingle Bell run, the memorial classic, and the riverbank run for cheese, and volunteered for the Modesto marathon, which made me love Shadowchase more. So, when I heard that we might not have the Modesto Marathon because we didn’t have a race director, I was sad to think we might lose the race.

But, after lengthy talks with several people, I thought if no one else would step up, why not me?

MV: Do you have personal experience as a Marathon participant?

BF: I ran the half marathon my first year and then did the full Marathon the following year. It’s a great course because it is flat and fast with only one hill. We lovingly call the 9th street hill up to the Briggsmore overpass “Mt. Modesto.”

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MV: Who do you hope to attract to your event?

BF: I want to attract families. I want this to be an activity that people look forward to doing as a family. So optimistically, it will grow into a passion, and they will come back year after year and challenge themselves to do longer distances. Not everyone can be an elite athlete, but anyone can walk or run a marathon.

MV: Do you have any advice for people who haven’t registered yet or may be on the fence?

BF: First, I would remind them that we have more distances than just the Marathon (26.2 miles). We do have a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 10K (6.2 miles), and a 5K (3.1 miles). We pride ourselves on having a distance for everyone. Secondly, I hear this all the time when I talk about the marathon “oh, I’m not a runner,” and to that, I say, you don’t have to be a runner to walk. Lastly, bet on yourself and see what you can do; if you already know you can walk/run the 3-mile, challenge yourself to do the 10K. Running or walking will always be challenging, but this is definitely one race you don’t want to miss.

MV: How will this year’s Marathon differ from past years?

BF: This year, we are adding new ideas, including our Graffiti Classic Cars theme.

We also plan to have classic cars to look at as you run and a “diner feel” at the finish line. Blaker Brewery is also debuting their recovery beer at our race, not to mention we will have a variety of food trucks to choose from following your race.

MV: The Modesto Marathon is only a few weeks away! What are you most excited about?

BF: I look forward to watching it all come together and seeing the tears of joy on the participants’ faces when they cross the finish line. Of course, putting on a marathon is a considerable undertaking; it takes a village to succeed. But, then, when the dust settles, Modesto Marathon has the honor of giving back by donating its proceeds to Teens Run Modesto.

MV: The Marathon has partnered with Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum, utilizing their logo on this year’s medal. What inspired you to incorporate the Graffiti Classic Car theme into your event? And what can runners expect from this partnership?

BF: The idea of partnering with the Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum came about while I was on a run with the training team.

It was a perfect idea, and ideal timing, as the Grafitti USA Classic Car museum had just opened. It incorporates the history of Modesto and showcases an era for people who may not know the history of their town. This way, they can see the cars, hear the music, and feel like they are part of Modesto’s rich and diverse history.

MV: How can people in our community get involved or help support this event?

BF: We would love to have the community involved. There are plenty of sponsorship opportunities and volunteer opportunities throughout the course. Or, if they live along the route, they can cheer the runners on from their front porches! Alternatively, if you have a classic car and want to showcase it, we would love to have you join the line-up.

MV: Planning an event of this magnitude must be challenging! Who are you thankful for (sponsors, volunteers, etc.)?

BF: First, I will thank ShadowChase running club for believing in me to take on this race! Next, I will thank my family, who have helped tremendously. Then on to our sponsors, we appreciate any donation we get, whether that be monetary or physical; we could not do it without you. Finally, I will thank Memorial Medical Center for its generous donation and continued support.

MV: Final Thoughts?

BF: Be your biggest advocate, bet on yourself, and we will see you at the starting line!

MV: Last but not least, Rolling Stones or Beatles?

BF: While I enjoy both bands, the Beatles have more songs I like. Starting with “Hey Jude”, “Let It Be” and “Here Comes the Sun”, but my favorite is “Yellow Submarine”.

Interested in participating in the Modesto Marathon?

Registration: https://modestomarathon. com/race/

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WOMENS VIEW

Stanislaus County Commission Outstanding Women Award Winners The Stanislaus County Commission for Women annually celebrates female leaders through our Outstanding Women of Stanislaus County Award. These women have shown efforts to support women & children in our community. This year’s class of award winners is exceptional, to say the least.

We would like to introduce the 2023 Class of Outstanding Women and Young Women of Stanislaus County!

Ana Andrade

Ana Andrade is a tireless advocate for women and children in the work she does with Project Sentinel, a non-profit organization that assists individuals with housing discrimination.

Katie Barber

Katie Barber is the co-founder of the Modesto Children’s Museum, dedicating the last 3 years to establishing a valuable institution, which will expand education opportunities for children and families and plans to open in 2023.

Annie Benisch

Annie Benisch works at Boyett Petroleum.

She directs the company’s annual Make Dreams Real event, raising $250,000 for distribution to children’s causes in our community and chairing the grants committee.

Dina Brambila

Dina Brambila works for MCS as Franklin Elementary’s Healthy Start Administrator.

She has traveled to Uganda as a missionary volunteer, assisting physicians with medical services.

Maria Cortez

Maria Cortez is the Central Valley Regional Director for Able Works, a non-profit working for economic justice in Northern California. She has over 18 years of experience working with non-profit and has dedicated her career to serving youth and underserved communities.

Jeani Ferrari

Jeani Ferrari has a history of organizing and creating projects to better the entire community, including land use, the arts, Turlock library, and its downtown.

Ms. Ferrari was instrumental in remodeling the Carnegie Arts Center.

Chelsea Foy

Chelsea Foy is a founding board member of Modesto Children’s Museum, serving as its chair of marketing and programming. Ms. Foy has dedicated herself to creative arts, including home décor, music, and drama, FOLLOW US:

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providing inspiration via her website and publications.

Tahmirah Mecca

Tahmirah Mecca graduated from Invest in Me’s first cohort. She returned to the organization as a volunteer and works to help women collaborate for their personal and professional advancement.

Shabnam Mujaddidi

Shabnam Mujaddidi is a refugee from Afghanistan who helps others with similar experiences. She is a student leader in Hambastagizanan (Women United), a group at MJC that helps Afghan women refugees recognize and overcome the challenges they experience as new residents and students.

Dhara Patel

Dhara Patel is a Modesto High senior in the IB program. She is the student representative to MCS’s Board of Education, representing all 30,000 students in the district.

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ment Team and Modesto’s Youth Commission, concerned with youth mental health and programs that impact young people in our community.

Hannah Sahota Hannah Sahota is a senior at Turlock High who is concerned with helping young girls gain access to math and science education. She founded Hannah’s Project, which allows young students to attend math and science camp.

Audrey Smallwood Senior Audrey Smallwood co-founded Kitchens for Change, a club dedicated to tackling food insecurity in the Turlock community. She worked with chefs and used her family’s restaurant kitchen to make meals, plus raise over $18,000 to provide food for needy families.

Each woman represents our entire community of women as they work to empower others and make life better for all, especially women and children. The Outstanding Young Women will receive a scholarship to support them in their future endeavors.

The SCCW is proud to present this year’s slate of honorees as Outstanding Women of Stanislaus county with a live recognition event on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Brunch served at Greens on Tenth at 10 a.m. Reservation at: stanislauswomen.net Please see the extended article with full bios and photos of each of the award recipients at www.ModestoView.com

Ameena Pierstorff

Ameena Pierstorff is an Enoch High School senior who has served on Stanislaus County’s Youth Empower-

ROTARY VIEW

MoRo at the Gallo One of These Nights

If you can’t see the real Eagles, then enjoy one of the best tribute bands is the next best thing. One of These Nights will be hitting the stage at the Gallo Center as a benefit for the Modesto Rotary Club of Modesto.

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the world and every thing you contribute will help these noble and beneficial projects.

John Waxman and JD Madrid have teamedup with fellow stellar musicians to create one of the best sounding Eagles’ tribute bands touring today.

Tix are $30 to $60 and get them here www.galloarts.org March 30 – 7:30 pm To learn more about Modesto Rotary and all of the amazing things that our local Rotary clubs do, please check this out. https://modestorotary.org/

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IIIIIRUN & RACE ...FOOT ...BIKE ...WHEELCHAIR

By Chris Murphy

Walk the Cruise Route!

The green is showing up and blowing up all over our region. It’s not just for the luck of the Irish, it is for all of us! Just days ago we had snow covered foothills and water everywhere. This should set the stage for an amazing spring that starts on Monday the 20th. For sure spring will be springing and there is so much to squeeze into these 31 days. So put down your video game and VR goggles and lace up your runners or hikers and make this month count

One of the most fun things to do is ride, walk or run the trail system here in Modesto. We have the Hetch Hetchy running under the power lines, the 4.2 mile Virginia Corridor running down the former Tidewater Central Railroad, and the 8.6 mile Mensinger Trail along Dry Creek from downtown to Claus Rd. There are so many places to start and stop. The Mensinger trail has many side trails where you can do some exploring. There are eateries along the Virginia and there are playgrounds and picnic areas. Tuolumne River Trail is 2.3 miles of a winding paved path and follows the course of its namesake river in Modesto. The scenic trail captures the true beauty of the region’s landscape as it loops through dense riverside woodlands. The trail also provides access to the developing Tuolumne River Regional Park. On the northern leg of the loop, plane spotters will appreciate the trail’s run close to Modesto City-County Airport.

There are a couple of organized bike rides, pub crawls and brunch outings you can find in the ModestoView event calendar. There are also community clean up opportunities if you want to lend a hand and keep our trails looking good.

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You can learn all about Modesto history and our classic car and rock and roll heritage in one simple walking tour. Head to 10th St Plaza where a 25 station walking tour begins on the Modesto Historic Cruise Route and the Legends of the Cruise Walk of Fame. Yes, this is where it was all happening when George Lucas was in high school and what he presented to the world in the film American Graffiti. It was all based on the stories, places and people that cruised along 10th and 11th St back in 1962. www.modestocruiseroute.com

Go Run a Marathon

The Modesto Marathon is here and it’s time to rev your engines – literally! The Modesto Marathon is back and will take place on Sunday March 26th this year partnering with the Graffiti USA Museum to provide a classic car twist on the event. The course is known for being “flat and fast” with runners traveling from “downtown to the historic, treelined college neighborhoods.

After passing the Modesto Junior College west campus, they head into the countryside viewing the beautiful Diablo Mountain Range and passing the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge.” On the way back into town, runners will pass the Graffiti USA Museum for the final sprint to the finish. Make sure to learn more and register at www.ModestoMarathon. com and check out the Graffiti USA Museum for the Marathon Expo to pick up your packets on Saturday March 25th from 9 AM to 5 PM. You’ll get a sneak preview of the museum and be able to see the vision for bringing the days of the cruise back to life all while getting everything you need to conquer the course. Vroom vroom, Modesto, and good luck in the race!

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FORE! Let’s play Disc Golf

Have you ever wondered what those funny baskets are in East LaLoma Park? Well wonder no more. These are the “holes” for Disc Golf. Equipment needed? Flying Disc. Cost to play? ZERO $. This is a great way to start a new sport. All you need is some practice, some accuracy and patience and soon you will be collecting the various disks to line up your target. We have a 27 hole course here in East LaLoma park and is just one of the thousands of Disc Gold courses around the world. So get flinging! Learn more at: www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/east-la-lomapark

RecFest is coming!

March 18 will bring a huge variety of events to the Tuolumne River Regional Park. In February there were state-wide mountain bike races and this month you can explore the variety of recreational activities.

AJ Mitchell

When the Modesto Marathon starts on the 26th, make sure you look for AJ Mitchell. Since 2014, AJ has been getting faster each year and leads out the pack. This will be his 15th marathon and he is looking to post a sub 2:30 time for the 26.2 miles. AJ was born with Spinal Bifida and has been working hard to keep up with everyone his entire life, even back when there were not as many programs available as there are today. It is amazing to see his strength and endurance and the great support of our community and the Mitchell family. GO AJ and good luck to all of the racers.

Go Hike a Cavern

Explore California Caverns or Moaning Caverns if you are interested in an underground adventure. Our area is blessed with incredible natural attractions that people travel from all around the world to see. These are quite amazing and people of most abilities can participate. https://caverntours.com/

Be Awesome

As our community works harder to make sure people and athletes of all abilities have access to sport and play, make a point to check out the plans for the Awesome Spot playground slated for Beyer Park. Our city is better when people of all abilities are able to participate. www.theawesomespotplayground.com

Go Climb a Rock

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One of the all time great t-shirts comes from Yosemite Mountaineering School. “Go Climb a Rock” is one of the all time great slogans, and even made a James T Kirk appearance. The real reason this is so cool is that Modesto is home base for the late legendary climber Royal Robbins. His legend lives on in the mountains of Yosemite and here in our community. A quick bike ride or walk to Camp 4 to see the Royal Robbins mural and will get you in the mood and a 2 hour drive will plant you at the base of some of the most beautiful granite walls in the world. Spend your day scrambling the rocks of Indian Caves, below the waterfalls or if you are really a pro, ascend the sheer walls in the spirit of Royal, Chuck Pratt and Tom Frost who scaled the Salathe Wall in 1961. Royal’s wife and climbing partner Liz will be signing copies of Royal’s book this month at the Royal Robbins store on March 18.

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The Gold Rush lives!

When was the last time you took a trip back in time? Head up to Columbia State Historic Park and take the family back to the 1850’s. Explore the historic mining town and maybe even pan for gold while you are there. http://www.visitcolumbiacalifornia.com/ Enjoy the green of our regional beauty this month and feel the luck that you have for living in such a great place. If you are visiting Modesto and reading this, thank you for coming and hope you come back again soon.

NOTE: Please be careful by the water, rivers and waterfalls. Stay dry and stay safe. Do not hike and explore alone.

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“Hey Fly Guy!”

By Joseph “PSUNO” Zimmerer

If you have taken a walk in Downtown Modesto on First Friday from April to October, you might have came across a graffiti artist painting small signs with some really detailed flies, mushroom, and other insects. We caught up with Scott Aka “The Fly Lord”, and asked him a bit about his bug collection.

1. So you’re the guy that paints insects at DOMO? Yes! I am the local bug guy. HA! 2. What made you start painting insects?

It was early in my developmental stage as an artist. I was spending a lot of time in San Francisco with friends, one of which was a big inspiration, Robert Bowen @bowenstuff, an artist that makes whimsical paintings of insects with mechanical body parts. My first insect painting was a giant fly, and thus became “The Fly Lord”.

3. Is it difficult to paint on such small signs?

Yes. I would say so. The smaller the sign, the more difficult it can become, especially when taking on more detailed insects or other various subjects. I love to paint realistic things, such as flowers, mushrooms, and frogs.

4. Is this what you do for a living?

Among other things. I have am a full time artist. I am a tattooer, muralist, and canvas artist. I am always looking to add new skillsets.

5. Do you have any cool murals in Modesto I could check out?

There are a couple places in town where you can catch a glimpse of my works. Best Pest on College and Stoddard. There you can see some great examples of larger scale bugs I had painted with a buddy of mine. That location is across from Modesto Junior Collage East Campus. Another favorite of mine would be the dinosaur mural on the side of Tangled T’s Hair Salon on Kimble and Downey. Lastly, theres a rad locomotive I had the honor of painting on the front of Gianelli and Nielsen Law Office near Five Points. You might stumble across some of my other work in alleyways down McHenry Ave as well.

6. If I wanted to purchase a sign, get a tattoo done, or have you paint a larger scale painting, how does one get ahold of you?

You can contact me via: Instagram: @thatflylord Email: excel1ster@gmail.com

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The Modesto Marathon will cruise by the Museum

Come out and watch the excitement of the Modesto Marathon for their Graffiti Themed 2023 race March 26. Help cheer the runners and stop by the museum. Racers, pick up your race pack on the 25th pre-race expo at the Museum. Classic Car registration: http://bit.ly/3Kc0ZuG

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! March 25th,

Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum will host their 2nd Annual Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner Fundraiser following the Modesto Marathon Packet Pick-up Event at 610 North 9th Street, Modesto, CA. Dinner will be available for pick-up from 2 PM-6 PM. Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum thanks Foster Farms, Ceres Lions Club, Old Towne Catering, and Nicolau Farms 2 Forks Catering for supporting this event.

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I guess the saying is now February showers bring March flowers. Friends, the camellias are amazing this year. The camellia bushes at my house are exploding in color. Did you know that some 100-year old camellias may reach 25 feet tall? Wow. This year, the Modesto Camellia society will be back with their in-person showcase at the Gallo Winery administration building. You will be amazed at the brilliant colors, the soft pinks and award winning blooms from all over the region Modesto Camellia Festival. This event is FREE. Location: Gallo Administration building MARCH 18 2 - 5 pm MARCH 19: 10am - 4 pm Learn more at: www.camelliasocietyofmodesto.org/

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Decades after my Grandmother Lorenza Rombout, aka “Little Grandma,” passed away, an interesting narrative of her social life came to light. One of my maternal aunts unabashedly spoke of my Grandma working in a cantina as an entertainer. My Grandma had a mischievous grin and a way that she would side wink at you when giving a cautionary tale of boys and parties or insinuating that Loretta and Conway, indeed, must have something going on. I could see that in today’s world, she might be the type that would have a small group of friends who would enjoy karaoke and a Salty Dog. I remember her love of Country music and how she had her hair set. I can still smell her setting powder and have never been able to pull off that rouge-peony shade that she put on her lips from the gold metal tube. I am grateful daily for the stories she left behind for us of having drinks with Merle Haggard and the nights of “Honky Tonky” she would enjoy with her Comadre. I see those parts of her in my Mother, especially in my Sisters and I. We have never been shrinking violets regarding social events and live music.

My Grandma gave me Hank Williams Sr. during my egg, spam, and frijole breakfast, served with a little bit of orange juice in a tiny shrimp cocktail glass. She would let me pick the stack of vinyl to be played on the big stereo console in the dining room.

The talks we had evolved with my growing up but always included details about her. She was a single Mom with seven children who worked back-breaking hours at a job in the cannery for decades and physiologically had the proof to show for it. My Little Grandma did not whine about her past. She just gave

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Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories

By Patty Castillo Davis and gave; hers was an open house. She kept her family fed and everyone else’s tooneighbors, friends, kids of friends. The heart for giving and stewardship was passed on to my Mama and me, and I try to make my ancestors proud. My Grandma sure had a thing for Merle.

This month is Women’s History month. There are many ways you can observe this time and celebrate women in your family and at your workplace.

Consciously support womenowned businesses. Help your female colleagues find balance.

Host an event to celebrate women. Understand that Transwomen are women. Set up a teambuilding event. Support a woman’s nonprofit.

Post and repost on social media to spread awareness of Women’s History Month. Be aware of the issues women still face today.

Until everyone demands that women artists be booked equally as event participants, females will continue to be overlooked, paid less, and ghosted. Workplace inequality in the local music scene is a perpetual reality.

Underrepresentation is pervasive and unnecessary. Both subtle and overt misogyny from bookers, sound engineers, and some male peers exists. Like a broken record, I will continue discussing this and working toward reform until it changes substantially. It is up to you. Put your efforts beyond retweets and putting men on the defensive. Have conversations. Do not accept that- “It is what it is.” I understand that it’s not that there is no awareness. I don’t think anyone was keeping a tally as I have been. BOOK MORE WOMEN. Check out the calendar of events for a lineup of female and non-binary artists at shows near you. Thank you for your support.

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Modesto High School IB Program:

Making College Attainable and

By Abigail Power Manageable Since 1994

My name is Abigail Murphy Power and I am a proud fourth generation graduate of Modesto High School. I’m also happy to share that I am also a proud IB Diploma Graduate of Modesto High School, Class of 2013. I can honestly say that I have this program to single-handedly thank for both my preparedness for the curriculum at the University of California, Berkeley and now for handling complex dilemmas in daily business as a working professional. The International Baccalaureate Program is the most in-depth, comprehensive program that high school students can take to prepare for their academic future and it’s available for free at Modesto High School, the oldest and most established high school in our city.

Do you tolerate school, but don’t love critical reading or in-depth research? The IB Program might not be your cup of tea and that’s ok! Do you love to read, research, critical think and have the hopes of attending a

four-year university? The IB Program may be just what you are looking for!

The IB Program encourages foreign language, diverse studies of mathematics, and methods of art through their four-year freshman to senior year curriculum. The Modesto High School IB Program is reaching out to interested 7th and 8th grade students (even current high school students!) who would like to enroll or learn more about the opportunities of taking International Baccalaureate courses. The IB Program is similar to AP classes offered in other schools in that there are year-end tests and college credits given, however, the IB Program is internationally recognized and purposefully structures all classes at a college level to prepare students to enter university with the skills needed to tackle graduate theses, foreign language fluency, long form testing structures, and complex scientific and mathematic problems through its strict schedule.

As a graduate of this program, I cannot recommend the IB Program enough. It can be challenging, but it’s tenfold more rewarding, fun, and engaging than you could imagine. Graduating from UC Berkeley was manageable, attainable, and an exploratory, engaging experience because of the tools that the IB Program and even more so it’s incredible teachers gave me during my years at Modesto High School.

The deadline to enroll in the 2023-2024 school year is March 16th 2023! Please submit an application at https://mhsib. mcs4kids.com to confirm your interest or reach out to castellani.k@monet.k12.ca.us with questions or for additional information.

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Back at it downtown with some live music that’s a jam session different every time.

The peeps are returning to venues, and Blue Monday Party always has excellent music, now has a good crowd two times a month.

Please try and make it out, as there are some great players, and we need your support! The Creole Jazz Kings did Fat Tuesday at Café Urbano with great music and a great crowd, and many folks got their gumbo, red beans, and rice at the event. They will be back this month with more new Orleans Jazz and swing, so swing by!

Blue Monday continues to be twice a month, the second and fourth Mondays and hopes to do more soon. The House Band features John Burt on sax, John Adey and Conrad

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Johnson on bass, and Dave Hawkes and Cortez Flores on drums, with special guests at each event. The jam is open, so come down! We appreciate Chris Murphy and Gary Nelson, who helps sponsor Blue Monday. Café Urbano has a full bar and food in a friendly club environment from 7 to 10 PM. Urbano also has DJ dancing Tuesday through Sunday featuring Latin Based music.

A new noteworthy venue in Merced is Vinhos Wine and Tapas bar. Food a huge and expansive wine list with live music on the weekends. The music is Jazz, Blues, and popular music in an intimate environment.

Some great shows at Gallo Center, but also check some great venues out of town: Yoshi’s Oakland’s best jazz shows, Kuumbwa Music Center Santa Cruz and Piedmont Piano Company, and the Sound Room in Oakland.

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March Madness of Many Performances

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March has an amazing agenda for top rate live theatre performances from the professional Broadway, to the indie-production along with school drama presentations. There is really something for everyone from spoken word, musicals and opera. These are just a sampling if what is happening in our community. Please check out the ModestoView calendar of the websites of these companies below for more shows and to purchase tickets.

Downey High School Theatre presents Celebration. It’s Spring show performance March 10 & 11. The show is a comedy oneact play with musical numbers for the first act and then the second act will be a tribute to Downey’s Theatre Heritage. This will be an exciting event as many alumni will come and be a part of the celebration. We are familiar with stars like Jeremy Renner and Tim Olyphant, but there are many others that went on to not only act, but produce, cast and build the world of theatre like Robert Ulrich.

One of Downey’s illustrious alumni is Paul Lambert, Class of 69. Paul has gone on from those wonderful days to have a career in producing musical theater on Broadway and around the world. Paul remembers, “I will always be grateful for the inspiration and connection to the arts at Downey and the entire Modesto HS musical community — as each year we Modesto High, Davis, and downey music departments cane together and did a city wide project”. One year it was with Carmen Dragon (https:// www.kennedy-center.org/artists/d/do-dz/ carmen-dragon2/) and another year with Jester Harrison (https://genius.com/artists/ Jester-hairston).

Do not miss this special celebration of Downey High School and their many successes, now under the direction of Chris McPhearson, who himself went on to act and work with Disney and has returned to Modesto to share us skills and vision.

March 10 @ 7pm, March 11 @ 2pm & 7pm $5 General Admission Downey Auditorium Prospect Theatre Project continues to present truly interesting indie-stage performances.

March will feature the Heroes of the Fourth Turning by Will Arbery. On a chilly night in the middle of America, Will’s haunting play offers grace and disarming clarity,

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speaking to the heart of a country at war with itself This play was finalist: 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Drama, Winner - 2020 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play, 2020 New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play and 2020 Whiting Award for Drama March 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, April 1, 2 Tix at www.prospecttheatreproject.org At the Gallo Center The Sankofa Theatre presents The Piano Lesson, August Wilson’s second Pulitzer Prize-winning play, in celebration of its 10th anniversary as the region’s only African American theater company. March 3,4,5 Davis High School Drama presents the classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the story of Charlie Bucket and his discovery of a golden ticket that would take him and his grandfather into the magical world of Willy Wonka. March 10

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We must support those that protect our most vulnerable in our community. The Haven Women’s Center does work that is literally life saving in the most dangerous times. Women need a safe place to get away and feel safe.

This is why Sierra Pacific and ModestoView are Walking a Mile in their shoes to raise money for Haven. We hope that you will dig down deep and support our team. We will be walking Saturday morning, April 1. Please make a quick contribution so we can make a difference.

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Gallo Center Repertory Company presents Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck’s enthralling tale of two drifters with the delusions of “living off the land” and their exploits trying to survive and fit in.

March 17, 18, 19 www.galloarts.org

Opera is Back!

Don’t miss this special spring show featuring Alicia Hurtado, Max Hosmer and Jordan Williams: High Cs, Soldiers and Sondheim. With music from The Barber of Seville, Daughter of the Regiment, Sweeny Todd, and Into the Woods.

This concert has something for everyone.

Delicious refreshments will be provided by the Townsend Opera League.

Students $20, General $30 and VIP table seating $50. March 19 2 to 4 pm Mistlin Art Gallery, 1015 J Street Modesto.

Tickets are available at www.OperaModesto.org or by calling 209-523-6426.

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By Efren Martinez

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Life happens, and unfortunately, so do injuries. Due to an injury, I couldn’t run without discomfort and pain. No matter. If you can’t run, you jog. If you can’t jog, you walk. In my case, I switched my running shoes to my walking shoes. Honestly, I thought that if I didn’t run, I would start to lose the ability to maintain my weight/ build or even gain some weight. WOW, was I wrong! Walking helped me keep and may have helped me lose a pound or two.

Of course, adjusting my caloric intake per walking instead of running also played a big part. Even though my injuries were bothersome, I could still get moving.

Walking wasn’t nearly as hard as running on my joints. Too much running can harm your overall joint and knee health over time. As we age, everything ages with us. It’s part of life, no big deal. Even though I enjoy

running, walking was just as or maybe more beneficial to my fitness mind, body, and soul. I’m not saying to stop running. I only want you to know it is ok to go with the flow. If you feel like running, run. If you feel like walking, walk.

Either one gives you free fitness. Who doesn’t like free? No Gym to join. No fees to pay. Not a bunch of expensive equipment to buy. No, you won’t get a T-Shirt for walking on a given day, nor a goodie bag filled with useless stuff you’ll throw away. You will get the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle while keeping a few more of your hard-earned bucks. Perhaps after so many years of racing, I’ve become wiser.

Maintaining and living a healthier lifestyle comes with practice. So keep at it whatever you do, and never give up. Experience matters. Cheers to your health!

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Spring Marches In

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Spring is marching in slowly, with winter still lingering. As March begins, everyone is ready for the warm days of spring! Ms. M finds herself outdoors more, preparing the garden for the blooms that will eventually arrive. March is excellent for shedding the doldrums and welcoming the new season.

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The power of positivity has proven to help you succeed. MJC West Campus presents the next speaker in their virtual Positive People Speaker Series on March 3rd with Elida Miranda-Zaragosa. She is an alumnus of Modesto Junior College and CSU Stanislaus, who currently co-leads the MJC Communidad Network supporting Latinx students. Being a first-generation college student has given her a unique insight and a 15-year strong career that will inspire participants. Free to attend and open to all. 6pm Zoom event. Info: https://www. mjc.edu/studentservices/sdncl/pospeople. php This is the time of year for enjoying the almond blossoms, and the weather won’t stop them. A great way to enjoy the blossoms in the Modesto area is to take an Almond Blossom Cruise. Visit Modesto, and Wayfarer app have teamed up to allow you to drive the area from the comfort of your car

and view the thousands of acres of white and pink, with directions, places to grab a bite and areas for photo ops. Blossoms should bloom through mid-March, so don’t miss out. Wayfarer audio tour & directions: $14.99. Maps & Info:https://visitmodesto. com/almond-blossom-cruise/ Music can have a positive influence and energize. The State Theatre presents the Battle of the bands on March 18th, featuring some of the area’s favorite local acts.

Sing and dance the night away in a fantastic venue as opposing bands battle out for the title spot and an audience favorite. Snacks and beverages will be for sale at the event.

Tickets are $20. Doors 6pm/Show 7pm.

Info: https://thestate.org/ It’s time to get ready, set and go again! The world-renowned Modesto Marathon zips back around on March 26th. This race is a historical event and takes competitors through some of our most beautiful treecity neighborhoods and downtown area.

Runners also can complete the MOMA virtual run. All participants, including virtual ones, still receive a swag bag and participation items. The race events are a lot of fun for the whole family. Come cheer or run the races. Info:www.modestomarathon.com

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Love Modesto Is Coming By Chris Murphy

No matter who you are, there is something you (your family, friends, business, group, etc.) can do to Love Modesto! This is one

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of the most amazing days of the year here in Modesto where thousands in our community all get together to lend a hand and show Modesto some love. Hopefully, this engages people to Love Modesto all year long and create projects that are sustainable. Most of these projects are done by noon, so it is really possible. View all projects and sign up for a project soon (before the project you want is full)! www.LoveModesto.com Share Love Modesto with all those you know and invite them to Love Modesto April 29.

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Hey Modesto! I hope you are all doing well. It is March, which means the Modesto marathon is coming up. This event will be taking place on March 26th. Proceeds go to the “Teens run Modesto” program. This is a wonderful program for teens, specifically ones at risk, that provides amazing character development skills and helps teens work on their physical fitness. If you’re not interested in running a marathon, sign up for the 5k race! If you’re not interested in the act of running at all, you can be a great help to our community by volunteering!

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By Grace McNamera course marshals, working at the finish line, entertainment, cleaning up, massage therapists, or even registration. This is a wonderful cause, and it’s a great way to get involved with the amazing community we have here in Modesto. The race begins at 7 am located downtown at the intersection of 11th and M streets. Everyone will be there!

If you’re interested, you can sign up online at Modestomarathon.com!

Have you been to a planetarium before? If you haven’t, now is your chance! MJC has its very own planetarium. The William R. Luebke is absolutely beautiful, with top-ofthe-line projection. There’s nothing more amazing than witnessing the fascinating solar system right before your eyes. It’s state of the art. You can make a reservation by group if you visit the GMV Tours page.

Shows are on the second and 4th Saturday of the month. They begin and 11 am and 12 pm. I’ve gotten the chance to see a show before, and it was truly incredible. I highly recommend going if you’re looking for something unique and fun to do while gaining knowledge. I hope you all have an amazing March!

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ZEN VIEW The Art of Archery By Mary Layton I have heard from a few sources that Archery is coming to Modesto.

Apparently a couple of fields have been picked out that would be appropriate and safe to learn and practice Archery, for beginners as well as more advanced skill levels. There’s a famous book written on Archery, called “Zen in the Art of Archery”by Eugen Herrigel, a German professor who taught philosophy at the University of Tokyo. He was deeply involved himself in the exploration of the theory and practice of Zen Buddhism. He had become a devoted student training intensively with a Zen Master for several years. His book “Zen in the Art of Archery” is an account of this experience. The book was published in 1953 and since then has become a classic for many people interested in Zen while also giving insight into the often seemingly obscure Eastern experience.

Herrigel studied Archery in order to discover what Zen was all about. Here is a quote from the introduction to his book

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written by Suzuki, a Buddhist monk, essayist, religious scholar, translator and writer.

He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1963.

“In the case of archery, the hitter and the hit are no longer opposing objects, but are one reality. The archer ceases to be conscious of himself as the one who is engaged in hitting the bull’s eye which confronts him.”

It is quite impressive that Archery has always been part of the Olympics. The USA Archery for Youth and Adults have been promoting Archery as a sport for the Olympics. That’s why Archery has become popular in public recreation programs.

Archery helps to improve concentration and good posture, teaches being in the moment, promotes calmness and a strong mind. And it’s fun too. Be on the look out : Archery Classes are coming to the Modesto area soon.

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Go sto Mode Off The Air

Greg Edwards has produced a plethora of fantastic indie rock shows in Modesto over the years, and honestly, after too long a hiatus is back. On March 17th, Off the Air will host another fantastic lineup at the Century in downtown Modesto featuring not one but two MAMA winners.

Valley Wolf(album coming soon)will be headlining the show with their brand of Latin-tinged psych-indie rock, playing main support is Pacific Lung, one of the area’s best alt-rock ensembles, and opening the show will be Spacerawk and Joe Rollator 8 pm All Ages $12 adv/$15 at the door

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March 17th-P Wexford’s St Patrick’s Day Party March 18th Batte of the Bands at the State Theatre March 26th-Modesto Marathon April 8-9th Oakdale Rodeo April 28th Taco Fest in Downtown Modesto April 1st - Pollinator Festival April 29th- Love Modesto and Stanislaus May 4th-May the Fourth Be With You/Graffiti Con 10th Street Plaza May 7th-Lodi Comic Con at Grape Festival Grounds May 12th-Sept 29th Music in the Plaza 2nd-Last Friday May 20-21st-Oakdale Chocolate Festival May 21st-PorchFest Modesto May 27th Modesto Memorial Classic June 7th-Legends of the Cruise Walk of Fame 10th Street Plaza June 9th-American Graffiti Parade June 10-11th-American Graffiti Car Festival July 4th-4th of July Parade in Downtown Modesto July 7-16th-Stanislaus County Fair July 14th-Frida Friday in the 10th Street Plaza July 8-9th StocktonCon Summer at the Stockton Arena August 1st-National Night Out August 6th ModStock at Graceada Park September 22nd-Latino Heritage Festival in the 10th Street Plaza September 30th Lodi Comic Con Fall at Grape Festival Grounds October 1st-6th DoMo Walls in Downtown Modesto October 14-15th-Riverbank Wine and Cheese Festival October 14th-Main Street Day Ripon October 17th Modesto Area Music Awards at the State Theatre October 21st-Dia De Los Muertos in the 10th Street Plaza November 11th-Veterans Day Parade November 25th-ModShop in Downtown Modesto December 2nd-Celebration of Lights Parade Downtown Modesto Dec 2nd-23rd-Rockin’ Holiday in 10th Street Plaza Thurs-Sat December 9th-Spirit of Giving Run in Downtown Modesto April-October DoMo First Friday in Downtown Modesto Third Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Modesto

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10 Downtown Modesto Tips:

By Brandon Brush Follow Brandon and the Modesto Downtown Improvement District at @modestodid

1. Chinn’s International is now open, serv-

ing great beer and a unique take on Asian and Mexican food . 1205 J Street. Instagram @ patrickchinn11

Five Dives!

2. Lucille is now open for breakfast. Read

more in last month’s Chef’sView. 1218 H Street. Instagram @gooddaylucille

By Steve Perry Everyone loves a good dive ba r.

And why not?

They are typica lly loaded with loca ls and stick to the main business of a bar withou t some of the w histles and bells that the “trendy” pl aces have. One thing is for sure, the beer is cold an d the cocktails ar e in your favor.

We checked these gems out, and think you should too, Nino’s, way ou t McHenry, Vierra ’s in McHenry Vi llage, June Bug s just off Yosem ite, Twin River Saloo n Maze Blvd (g reat on your way ho me from the B ay) and White Elep hant on Standifo rd

3. Chefs of New York has reopened. Read more in this month’s Chef’sView. 918 13th Street. Instagram @chefsofnewyorkmodesto

4. Bauer’s by Sazon por Tradicion has

reopened with new owners. Stop by for some great food, beer, and wine. 822 9th Street.

Instagram @bauersdowntown

5. Lo-Fi has long been known for its meticu-

lously crafted mixed drinks, but did you know they now serve food? 1323 J Street. Instagram @loficocktails

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The State Theatre is not just Modesto’s historic art house theatre.They also host amazing concerts and comedy shows and did you know they have a film school. Don’t miss the Battle of the Bands on the 18th of March or Big Brother & the Holding Company on April 1st. 1307 J Street.

Instagram @statetheatremodesto

7. The Winter Modesto Certified Farmers

Market is next to the Public Library every Saturday, 8am-1pm. The place to get fresh produce, honey, flowers, and more. 16th Street between H & I Street. Instagram @ modestofarmersmarket

8. Rodin Ranch Farmers Market is

your go-to place for farm-fresh produce, dried fruit, raw and flavored nuts, nut butter, local artisan goods, gifts, and more.

1001 J Street. Instagram @rodin_ranch_

9. You can take a tour of the McHenry Mansion. Did you know the McHenry

Mansion offers free tours Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays from 12:30 pm- 4:00 pm? Take a step back in time and dive into Modesto’s history. 924 15th Street. Instagram @mchenrymansion

10. Park and Walk. Our downtown is

very walkable, so park your vehicle and explore on foot. Check out the Downtown Murals, historic buildings, and statues, enjoy MoRo Music Garden, and more.

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Inhabiting the fringes of Modesto, California, in the toxic haze of the 1980s, WARMBLOOD is a politically subversive, searing collage of sound, narrative, documentary, and trash B movie meta-narratives, hand stitched by filmmaker Rick Charnoski in his debut feature. Shot on 16mmfilm by renowned cinematographer Christopher Blauvelt (First Cow, Emma, Night Moves.) WARM BLOOD weaves jagged textures of old photos, scrawled letters found in the trash, interviews done in the midnight gloom under bridges, fake news broadcasts, and random audio samples together like a freaky quilt. An inverted vision of two lost souls shot in the same town as George Lucas‘ AMERICAN GRAFFITI- A distress flare of a film shot into the night sky. A kaleidoscopic hitchhiker’s guide to the underbelly of America. Screening at the State Theatre, Thursday, March 23rd, 7 pm $5 online or at the box office FOR MORE MODESTO INFO: www.modestoview.com

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