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TOP TEN NOV 8, 9 NOV 23

November 30 – ModShop - Downtown Modesto 12th and J

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November 15 – Mumbo Gumbo – State Theatre November 15, 16, 17 – Million Dollar Quartet – Gallo Center November 8, 9 – Modesto Symphony – Beethoven #5 – Gallo Center November 23 – Martin Short – Gallo Center November 22 – Elvin Bishop – State Theatre November 16 - Pink Floyd Experience – State Theatre November 7 - Rockabilly Cruise w/Skabilly Rebels featuring Roddy Radiation & Lynval Golding of the Specials - Hero’s

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November 23 – Hero’s - Lexi Braun EP Release w Zephyr November 8 – Foreigner - Turlock Community Theatre

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EDITOR’S

Greetings Modesto Friends

CONTENTS

Chris Murphy and Don Maddox

Well October sure lived up to the name Rocktober this year. My wife and I thought we would just be chillin’ with Abbey off at college, Madison working in San Francisco, but no, October was rockin’ busy. First off, Halloween is a national holiday at our house so that was a lot of fun. Second, it was the MAMA Awards. This year was really something special. Modesto finally took its proper place as one of the roots of Rock ‘n Roll and the Birthplace of Rockabilly.

K.C. “Don Juan” Maddox returned to Modesto for the first time in decades to be honored, along with his family, the Maddox Brothers and Rose for their role in the invention of Rockabilly at the 2013 MAMA Awards. It was truly amazing and heartwarming to see the applause and respect given to Don from our music community. He was treated like the true musical legend that he is and in return, he gave it his all and performed and played his fiddle for three nights in a row, showing every second what a true showman is. Amazing. I was honored to be his host and I am more fired up than ever to make sure that this history is celebrated and that we tell the world about who we are and welcome visitors from around the world to share our music and American Graffiti history. This is who we are and it is good.

Civic pride comes from within and that is what we showcase every day and every month in ModestoView Magazine. It is easy to throw rocks or expect other people to be the ones to create change, but it is up to us to do it. Watching our musicians play with Don Maddox, or jam with Deke Dickerson or perform for Robert Ulrich on stage or see their artwork for sale or perform in their first play is inspiring. We have to create more opportunities for Modestans to shine. That’s why I am so very proud of the writers we have here at ModestoView. They are featured here because they celebrate and share what they love and do. That is why ModestoView is different and it loaded solid with total goodness each month.

Please be our friend on Facebook.com/modestoview and you will be treated to the same goodness upon every visit to our site. Follow us on Twitter.com/modestoview and you will be up to date all day long with the positive events and happenings here in Modesto.

We all are the change, we are all creative and we all make a difference.

We welcome a special guest writer, former Modestan and GLEE casting director, Robert Ulrich to ModestoView this month as he brings his talent and time back to Modesto to give back to inspire the next generation. We can all do this. We can create events like ModShop that change the way we look at local artisans and show this can be a strong economy. Everyone can do it and by picking up this copy of ModestoView, you are doing it to and hopefully you will take away something new and good and spread the word.

Thank you very much

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As we rush in to fall, our intrepid and amazing photographer Michael J Mangano caught up with the super speedy Camden Miller, quarterback of the Modesto Rams. At age 9 he is running like the wind and ready for fall. Just may be a future Heisman Trophy winner by the looks of this

View crew Back row from Left: Phillip Johnson. Kate Serpa, Michael J Mangano, Jim Christiansen. Kaye Osborn, Earl Mathews, Our Hero’s host Middagh Goodwin, Ruben Porras, Pete Grimaldi, Nicole Van Dyke.

Front Row: Dana Johnson, Jennifer Allsup, Chris Murphy, Blia Vang.

Not pictured but missed, Efren Martinez, Eric Benson, Javier Lopez, Diane Moody.

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MAMA

Chris Murphy, Don Maddox, Jeff Jardine Modesto made global music history on October 23. The Modesto area music industry gathered at the historic State Theatre to celebrate 19 MAMA Award winners and present an award to the legendary K.C. “Don Juan” Maddox. Don and his family, the Maddox Brothers and Rose, invented Rockabilly music back in the late 1930s and 1940s. The percussive slappin’ bass beat become the Rock of Rock ‘n Roll in the 50s.

This was an amazing night complete with a video award presentation by country star Marty Stuart, a Rockabilly history video by Chris Murphy and Don Maddox stories by the Modesto Bee’s Jeff Jardine and a special Rockabilly proclamation by Modesto Mayor Garrad Marsh. Tony Trevino, Anthony Acevedo and Amie Alton put together a vintage Rockabilly combo so that Don Maddox could perform his legendary music. Don played his fiddle, cracked his signature jokes and enjoyed the evening of musical celebration and the Modesto area showed Don our gratitude and respect.

The MAMAs are one of the most fun nights of the year as all of our genres of bands, musicians,radio stations and venue operators all gets together to celebrate our local music scene. There were epic performances by Breaking Chainz with Megan Robertson, Clockwork Hero, Christine McGrew, Darlin’ Clementine, Triple DDD, Stop Mo-

Amazing 2013 MAMAs Celebrate 14 Years of Local Music tion Poetry, Jeramy Norris and the Dangerous Mood, Your Band Sucks, A La Lune, Cobalt 45, Chris Teichera, Tom VandonAvond, and DJ Tease spun the evening.

Many thanks to the State Theatre for hosting this wonderful night of music. Thanks also to ModestoView and Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group for arranging Don and Barbara Maddox’s transportation from Oregon, the Doubletree Hotel for hosting the Don and Barbara. Also thanks to Chris Ricci Presents and Richard Meeker for making the show run smooth and to ModestoView for powering the MAMA Presentation and along with Elliot Gage, the MAMA Website. Special thanks to Laser Voodoo for the first ever MAMA Laser Show! Thanks also to the MAMA team of Blia Vang, Jennifer Allsup, Chris Ricci, Chris Murphy, Jill Ferris, Ruben Porras, Nicole VanDyle and Earl Mathews for

The State was brilliant with the MAMA Awards making this all happen.

It was an epic and awesome night of Modesto music and celebration. The MAMA show will be ready for rebroadcast in November and thanks to all that voted and take the time to care about local music, go to shows and support our local live music scene.

Triple DDD all dressed up for the MAMAs

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by Chris Murphy

YBS - Your Band Sucks Performs Megan Robertson with Breaking Chainz

Stop Motion Poetry performs

Rockabilly is Modesto’s Music!

Rockabilly Cruise Night Feeling the need for a good Rockabilly beat! Head over to Hero’s The Brewhouse on Thursday, November 7. This month’s Rockabilly Cruise Night presents Roddy Radiation of the Specials (Yes “THE” Specials) and the Skabilly Rebels, The Chop Tops and Before Twenty Rockabilly. Celebrate Modesto’s Rockabilly History with the entire family!

Tickets are $15 at the door.

Open to all ages.

Hero’s The Brewhouse 821 L St Modesto November 7 Doors open 7pm To see the MAMA Photo Gallery, go to www.facebook.com/modestoview

2013 MAMA

AWARD WINNERS

• Lifetime Award K.C. “Don Juan” Maddox • Best Rock Broken Trojan • Best Pop Rock Fallen Short • Off The Air Award - Indie Stop Motion Poetry • Best Acoustic Willy Tea Taylor, Chris Doud, Joey No Knows Combo • Best Rockabilly/Psychobilly Eli Goodtime and the Oldtimers • Best Metal Rock Clockwork Hero • Best Americana Madie Boyd • Best Blue Collar “Cover” Journey Revisited • Best Jazz / Blues Mother Teresa & The Sinners • Best Urban/Hip Hop KrEaTiVe Soulz • Best House DJ DJ Tommy Girl

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Medical issues and relationship issues peppered a busy October but I am back in better shape and ready to really enjoy November with my family and friends. I’m really looking forward to my first Thanksgiving with my girlfriend Nicole and my daughters and then after that a beautiful Christmas before we all embark on our first New Year together.

The one thing that I’m really looking forward to this month are concerts. I need to get out and see as much live music as possible. I suppose that the recent MAMA Awards sparked something within me. It is hard not to feel inspired when you are surrounded by so much talent.

In regard to relationships, is anyone out there an expert? Nicole and I recently had a pretty nasty boulder put into our path and I was pretty sure that I had lost her. I did the guy thing and pretended not to care for a while and then I did the human thing and rolled up into a ball on my couch and cried like a big baby.

You see, I have won and lost a million times and I figured that losing her would just be another thing that I’d have to deal with. I can tell you honestly that I had no idea how strong my feelings were for her. We have made up although we still have some work to do and I’m fine with that. I really love this woman and I plan to hold on to her like a cowboy on a bull in a rodeo.

I could use a favor if you would be so kind – Get downtown and support the businesses that are trying to survive. The business landscape is changing around my home and it scares me a bit. There are a million empty storefronts down here and some businesses are only opening on a limited basis. Even Save Mart jumped ship and this does not bode well for a chubby guy addicted to Ben and Jerry’s and Snickers bars.

Seriously, did you know that downtown had a boutique that specialized in metaphysical items? Intrinsic Elements on J St. is that shop and they sell everything from books to incense. They also have an amazing collection of candles, water features, jewelry and handmade items. They are at 1214 J St.

Words and Photos by Ruben Porras

Just down the block from them at 1208 J St. is Crow Trading Company. Thanks to Crow I have two coffee tables that always held conversations – One is a box that once help bomb parts during WWII and the other is a Chinese money box that is over 100 yearsold. Crow has antiques and new items and every trip there is an adventure and a test in will power for me.

Do what you can to stay happy this month.

For me, I’ll faithfully take all the medicine required to keep me alive and happy even if it makes me tired and groggy and I will hold onto Nicole like my life depends on it. They say that there is someone out there for everyone. I believe that I have found my match folks. I’ve been in love before

but nothing since my health problems has made me hurt like thinking that I lost Nicole did. It felt like I was being told that I had Cancer again or that one of my daughters was hurt.

Eat some sushi, eat tacos from a truck, watch an indie film at the State and find a place to dance like nobody is watching.

These are the things that make Modesto special to me. Enjoy your home. Enjoy Modesto, USA. The photos this month are just a few that I captured throughout the month that really stood out to me. Thank you to Efren Martinez for shooting the photo of Nicole and I at the MAMA Awards.

Modesto Turkey Trot & Gobbler Walk

On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28 bright and early at 7:30am, get the family together for the Modesto Turkey Trot and Gobbler Walk at Tuolumne Regional Park. Beat the rush and pick up your t-shirt and bib number on November 20 from 2-6 p.m. at the MJC East Campus basketball gym. You can also register at that time.

There will be the 5K Turkey Trot award given to the top three in the half mile fun run. All kids who participate will receive a medal. To end the eventful Thanksgiving race, there will be post race refreshments.

Register here now! http://finishedresults.com/ModestoTurkeyTrot2013

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ART November Art Walk Here at the Queen Bean, Art View is thankful to have wifi and able to send in this month’s column late for deadline, and still cover what’s coming up for November. Sort of the way artists have a habit of last minute entries into shows and our own Stanislaus County Artist Open Studio Tour. By the time we come out with the December Modesto View, we will be past the December 1 deadline for any artist, any media, to enter the 2014 Artist Open Studio event. $25 entry fee, gets your studio, name, contact information on the official map, and invitation to the public to visit your work. You also have option to enter the Purchase Award competition where if selected you get paid for an art piece to be given away by raffle during the Open Studio. There will be a preview show at Gallo Center, and the event is April 12 and 13.

So, if you are an artist, know an artist, get your application in before the next Modesto View comes out. On the official website, you can pay your fees by paypal, fill the form online, or use our contact info and email, to get a form mailed to you, or look for them at local Stanislaus County Gallery.

Open Studio is an initiative of the Stanislaus County Travel and Tourism Roundtable, and open to any artist who resides or

by Jim Christiansen

works, displays in our County. In the previous three Open Studio weekends, the maps have featured artists in Modesto, Turlock, Oakdale, Riverbank, Hughson, Escalon, Manteca, Waterford, Ceres, and we’re hoping for expanded coverage in Patterson and Newman, where the Del Puerto Artists often featured the same weekend in Patterson Repertory Theater’s Art and Wine Gala. We’ve had artists from Sonora and Merced and Stockton show where they may split studio or gallery space in our area.

The email is openstudio.stanislaus@gmail. com The Web Site with downloadable forms or online application is http://stanislausaos.wordpress.com ENTER today!

The November Third Thursday Downtown Modesto Art Walk is November 21, not to be confused with Thanksgiving the following week. You can plan your trip in advance from the website or get a printed map available at many of the shops and businesses downtown www.modestoartwalk.com I was at Crow Trading last month where we had a good crowd, many on their way to see the Khmer Youth of Modesto dance performance in the Cambodian Culture in America display last month. Various spots have music, or other performers and art that aren’t otherwise noted on the map. Third Thursday happens all year around. Good time to get your holiday shopping started.

The Mistlin Gallery “home for the Holidays” members show opens this month.

The California Arts Council officially announced the recipients of their Artists in Schools grants last month. The Central

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Top left Photos by Aaron Rowan, Harvest fastival, Mark Holden and his art, Jen Coffey and her art. Art by Jim Christiansen

California Art Association will work with students from the Fremont Open Plan Elementary School in Modesto to acquire an overall understanding of the elements of visual art and their applications. Through examples, directed activities and reflection, students will learn the vocabulary and applications of the elements using a variety of media including pencil, charcoal, watercolor, pastel and papier-mache. Grant awarded was $4,350. This program is part of the C.L.A.S.S. program headquartered at Mistlin Gallery.

Doing the Harvest Festival I had a student friend about nine ask me if my Jesters painting was “cubism.” I told her that may be close, as some call my work “abstract expressionism,” but that sort of conversation got me to ask her who her favorite artist is. “Picasso!” she said. So, I got to surprise her and her mom, that there are real Picasso works at the Carnegie Arts Center, and pretty sure they got to the show.

This is what is fun writing this column, showing on Art Walk.

You meet new artists.

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BAR Tuesdays with Tresetti’s

By Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson

Tuesday is likely the most boring day of the week. Most of you will disagree, firmly stating, “What about Monday?

Or Wednesday? Those days suck!”

But

you see, Reader, Mondays and Wednesdays still have a measure of motivation behind them. Mondays you have you drag yourself out of the Sunday wreckage of wine-bingeing whilst watching Game of Thrones, and put on a presentable face by 8 a.m. in attempt to successfully hide your hangover from your coworkers until 5 p.m.

That takes motivation, skill, planning, eye drops, breath mints, moist towelettes ….

So when Tuesday morning rolls around, it’s pretty difficult to muster Monday’s passion of actually giving a damn.

Likewise, Wednesdays put you within a stone’s throw of Thursday, which equals visible approaching weekend time. So in short, Tuesdays are the --insert female dog synonym-- of the week. They are forgettable; they are lackluster. What’s a girl to do?

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For just ten dollars you receive three 4 oz. pours of whatever specialty liquor is being featured for the week along with three paired appetizers. This is an excellent event for you indecisive people I always end up behind in line for the bar that don’t know what to order; Tuesday Tastings make it look like you know what you’re doing. Better still, the event runs from 5 to 7 p.m., giving you plenty of time to get home, watch your stories, and get your eight hours (which, like most things, is always easier with a few cocktails in you).

Featured boozy selections vary week to week; Smirnoff vodka has been recent favorite with its new Wild and Sorbet flavors.

When Phil and I ventured over, a Fresno brewery, Tioga Sequoia, was the main event -- yielding happy gents pours from five brew selections coupled with a variety of finger foods.

Think of the possibilities! Tresetti’s Tuesday Tastings provide an ideal after-work/

un-awkward first date/meet up with friends environment. You’re in the heart of downtown, right down the street from the Gallo Center, have access to Tresetti’s generously stocked wine shop and lovely patio, and are one waiter-request away from fantastic bar and fine dining fare. Tresetti’s Tuesday Tastings will continue to hold a place in my

weekly planner and heart until they transition to tequila tastings, in which case they might just be holding my hair.

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PERFORMING A Time to Perform in November It is November and the holiday events are beginning. There are many wonderful stage performances in Modesto, but it is time for me to expand this column to include other kinds of performances including poetry and dance plus an “outer” view of performances within our country. If you have an upcoming event please let us know so that we can spread the word. So, Oakdale, Ceres, Turlock, Patterson, Hughson, Ripon and other cities, please let us know about your upcoming performing arts events. Your information needs to include dates, times, tickets prices, location and who to contact.

Gallo Center for the Arts Nov. 4 - 7 PM The Ugly Duckling

Nov. 9 – 2 PM The Freedom Riders with Sankofa Theater

by Kaye Osborn

Nov. 15,16- 7 PM, 17 – 2 PM A Christmas Carol, Modesto Christian Performing Arts

Nov. 19, 20 7 PM No Limits by Central Catholic High School

Nov. 30 2 & 4 PM Angelina Ballerina the Musical

Prospect Theater Project Exciting news! PTP will be relocating to a new theater on K Street by spring 2014! In the meantime, check out this great show.

Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck Nov. 22-Dec. 8

Center Stage Conservatory Lower Level Studio The Mystery of Irma Vep (for mature audiences) Nov. 1,2,3 Call (209) 846-0179 for more info.

Or check out their website

Poetry Second Tuesday Poetry Reading at Barking Dog Grill 6 PM, Open Mic Night

Carnegie Arts Center Second Sunday Readings (free) Nov. 24 – 2 PM, Local poets read followed by an Open Mic

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December 7, 2013 Johansen High School Eleanor McKnight Haines Theatre

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CHEF Rockin B’s Dana~licious Burger~licious!!!

by Dana Johnson

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Do any of you Modesto Viewers remember the line “Get in my belly!” from Austin Power’s “The Spy Who Shagged Me” movie in 2008? I’m not going to say the characters offensive name, but after my very first visit to Rockin B’s, I kinda knew what he was feeling once I bit into their incredibly juicy, but not greasy burger, “Get in my belly!” Without hesitation or any reason for exaggeration this burger was “supreme” even in comparison to so many of the Dana~licious burgers I’ve devoured before!

I’d actually call myself a burger connoisseur and prominently qualified to highly recommend Rockin B’s for your next burger stop and really taste what I call Dana~licious.

Shana and Barry Peterson opened Rockin B’s in May 2013. Both were born and raised right here in Modesto. They have been married for 14 years and have 2 kiddos. Shana previously worked 8 years for Modesto City Schools with special needs children, which I personally know takes dedication and heart. Barry worked the past 20 years as a lineman for Modesto Irrigation District (MID). Each have their own talents they bring to the restaurant, Shana created the Rockin B’s original “secret” sauce, while Barry created the company original BBQ sauce. The #1 selling burger is The Shay Shay Burger that boasts fresh avocado, pickled jalapeno, bacon, and choice of cheese! Barry starts at 5am to hand-make each patty. They also shared with me that every bite of the burger has been thought through so every bite is exactly the same, that’s Dana~licious style! Barry also holds claim that he founded the word “Shimmerville” in 1968 (Barry’s birth year) a noun of-

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ten used in his MID years: Shimmerville is a delightful community in the state of yumminess located between perfection and unobtainable. Love it!

Rockin B’s already has “regulars” as they call themselves. I call them addicted! I also believe it has something to do with the chopped bacon on the burgers instead of the often getaway strips, Anyway, if perhaps 1 day out of 6 you decide to lay off the burger and shimmer over to the wedge salad be sure to order it with the grilled

chicken breast, a side of garlic fries, and if you are 21 or older have 1of the 2 beers they have on tap. Maybe you need a meatless day, I won’t understand why, but the 3 cheese grilled cheese would be a great way to go.

So as I was walking down the street after thoroughly enjoying a wonderful evening at the MAMA awards with my son, sharing the sidewalk was a thrilled young band that just won their first award! Congrats I said, they asked me if I was there with a band, oh

I wish! I told them I write the Chef View article for the Modesto View Magazine, they said that was totally cool. I asked the band if they wanted to know what I thought was the best place to get a juicy burger in Modesto, before I could answer they all yelled out Rockin B’s on McHenry! We all high-fived in unison!

Special note, Rockin B’s will make any burger combination with any items on the menu. They make lettuce wrapped burgers known as protein style, too. But for me, I had them make mine with a perfect egg over medium to pass through my lips!

Modesto View signature question: Beatles or Stones? Barry immediately says Stones for Shizzle Brown-eyed Girl, like no duh and rushed back to his grill. When I asked Shana she said “wow those are both before me”. I stared at her with a questioning smirk, then she said I like both, I think. She was like an adorable game show contestant, as I told her Barry and I both said Stones, she was like, then Stones for me, too! It was one of those you had to be there to truly appreciate the enthusiastic comedy! In my head I kept saying Thank you Shana for playing The Dana Is Always Right Show!

See you soon at Rockin B’s (Shimmerville) my fellow Modesto Viewers who can’t resist my food tempting words that bring you the best tastes of Modesto.

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By Robert Ulrich

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was born and raised in Modesto, and have always felt a great connection with the town. I lived in New York City for many years, and I have now lived in Los Angeles for many more. But, I have never forgotten my roots. Throughout the years, my family and I have spent a great deal of time in Modesto, enjoying the restaurants, shopping and the theater productions. And of course, enjoying family and friends.

As a Casting Director for television, I was able to fulfill my lifelong dream of being in the entertainment industry. My wife, Kim, a professional actress, and I have both been huge advocates for the arts. We’ve always been so impressed with the talent in Modesto, and have made it a point, even when we lived in New York, to attend productions in the Central Valley. I’ve produced many shows in Modesto, but I thought how wonderful it would be to feature some of Modesto’s most spectacular talents and incorporate professional actors as well. What better place to do a concert than the beautiful Gallo Center for the Arts. The state-of-the-art facility is amaz-

ing—I wish it had been around when I was young; I would have died to perform in it as a youth.

So, join us one night only for an unforgettable performance as Hollywood comes to the San Joaquin Valley! This thrilling show is an evening of music and comedy starring Blake Jenner, Melissa Benoist and Alex Newell of “Glee”. Blake is the Teen

Choice Award winner for Breakout TV Star of 2013 - and Melissa, soon appearing in two feature films (one opposite Al Pacino and one opposite Miles Teller), will be joined by Lindsay Pearce, past winner of Modesto’s prestigious talent competition Valley’s Got Talent as well as the other Valley’s Got Talent winners for the past three years. How cool it will be to see television

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stars perform alongside some of the best of the Valley? Plus, there will be other SURPRISE guests! The format for the show will not be in the traditional concert vein, but more in the style of a variety show. There will be lots of singing, dancing, a standup comedian, video vignettes with many Hollywood stars giving Modesto a big shout out. It’s going to be a super fun evening full of extraordinary talent.

Don’t miss One Night Only! on February 22, 2014 This will be a joyous celebration at the Gallo Center featuring spectacular song, laughter and merriment. Tickets can be purchased online at the Gallo Center for the Arts website. Buy them now, as they have started selling quickly. It’s going to be a really fun evening and one celebrating the arts and Modesto.

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is all about creating civic pride and encouraging our citizens to get involved and make a difference. I am also very proud to be a Rotarian. My friend Royal Robbins asked me to join Rotary nearly 15 years ago. I met Kathy Halsey serving on the Modesto Chamber of Commerce Technology Committee when we were pushing for DSL expansion to Modesto. Kathy has always been focused on working with the public and being involved in Modesto and Turlock. Kathy went to work at Pacific Telephone in 1978, back in the days when you had to lease a phone and a special color cost extra. She ultimately grew with AT&T and became Director of Public Affairs until she “retired” a few years ago.

Kathy and her husband Dave have been together for nearly 30 years, married in 1978.

They have two kids, Karly and Dustin, that attend Pitman High. Now she is busier than ever serving with a variety of local organizations.

ModestoView: You were in the corporate world and now you are busier than ever. How has life changed for you since you “retired”?

Kathy Halsey: First year was very mellow and I took a year off. I was doing so much volunteer work, my husband suggested I get serious and get a job that included service. I had job opportunities and turned down some fabulous offers. I took a job with the Great Valley Center as Sr. Director American Leadership Forum, Great Valley Chapter, In fact, I’m leaving tomorrow to attend the national board meeting North Carolina. I also continue to work as a consultant for AT&T.

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Kathy Halsey - Rotarian

by Chris Murphy MV: You have always been part of the community and a volunteer, what drives you to be involved?

KH: First time I got involved when I was 10 or 11. I put on carnivals for the local neighborhood kids. When I was in 3rd grade I did a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy. My first carnival made $10.01 and mailed it to the national office. I have been fortunate to have jobs at AT&T that allowed me to be involved. I always wanted to represent the company with the public.

MV: Rotary International is an amazing organization. Do you think community knows what they need to know about Rotary?

KH: No I don’t. There is a lot of good work in the community. There are a lot of people that do things behind the scenes. At Rotary, we don’t spend time telling people what we do but we probably should. We need to do more to educate the community about what we do and encourage people to be involved. At Rotary, it is “service above self ”.

We are involved in the Kettle Kick Off, we have the Rotary sock collection for the Salvation Army and we were instrumental, along with the other rotary clubs on the Virginia Corridor, Toys for Underserved Children and other special things coming up. We have just delivered dictionaries to third graders citywide and are beginning work on the Virginia White trail.

MV: What makes you the most proud to be a Rotarian?

KH: The work that Rotarians do, not matter how small or large the project. From the local level, whether it is wheelchairs, water

treatment, building trails or on the global scale with eradicating polio. The 2013 Rotary motto is “Engage Rotary Change Lives” MV: How do people get involved with Rotary?

KH: Anyone can be a party of Rotary. We encourage all Rotarians to ask others in the community to be involved. If you don’t know a Rotarian, you call the Modesto Rotary office at 209-578-9999 and we will make a connection to bring you into this amazing organizations.

MV: What do you think the people of Modesto could do to really make a difference?

KH: Mentoring kids is a priority. There are so many kids that don’t have a good role model in their lives. There are numerous ways to do this . You really can change the future by working with kids and providing positive direction. I have a picture that that hangs in my house that reads, “The world may be little better since I was important in the life of a child.

MV: You wear many hats, tell us some of your other hats.

KH: I am active in the Modesto Chamber of Commerce and am the past Chairman.

I also serve on the United Way Women’s

Leadership Council. I also sit on Turlock Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee and serve on Congressman Denham’s Academy Selection committee. There are so many very worthwhile projects.

MV: We talked about the importance of the Salvation army and the Modesto Rotary has a Kettle Kick off team for the big event on November 21. How can people contribute and why do you think the Salvation Army is so important.

KH: Look at all the things that Salvation Army does. Take care of those that can ‘t take care of themselves. They feed and clothe the needy and provide much needed services. When you donate to the Salvation Army you are “Not just giving a handout, but a hand up”. The best thing you can do to assist the needy and the homeless is

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to give to organizations that help like the Salvation Army.

MV: You and your husband Dave like to explore our country, where do you like to go and how do you travel?

KH: Our passion is motorcycling and we only own Harleys. We used to travel a lot before we had kids and now we are really busy. We are looking forward to getting back on the road again. There is much country here in California left to see and also the across the USA. My mom was an adventurer and I want to follow in her footsteps. I really think we need to teach our kids to be adventurers and to be curious about the world around them.

MV: Tell us something that people may not know about you.

KH: We love going to the fair so much and even have a 100 year pass that we bought when the Stanislaus County Fair celebrated the hundred year anniversary.

MV: Beatles or Stones.

KH: Oh that isn’t fair that I have to pick. I have seen the Rolling Stones 5 times but I listen to Beatles all the time and know all the songs. This is a tough one. I can’t pick.

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Enjoying a baking recipe that was passed on down to you by your grandparents during the holiday season is the most memorable part of the holiday. So why not bring that same feeling into someone else’s home? The Stanislaus County Library is hosting a recipe exchange event. During the month of November, bring copies of your favorite recipes and exchange it with someone else.

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You can make nominations for the list of endangered buildings, structures, and landscapes being compiled by Modesto Heritage, the local preservation group.

What buildings in Modesto do you want to see maintained, restored, preserved, and/ or reused and that give Modesto its unique identity: the McHenry/Brewster or Cressey mansions? What about the Modesto Arch, the old oaks along Dry Creek, the Lion Bridge, the former Elk’s Lodge on I Street, the Beaty Building, or the former World Savings Bank at 10th and I? Perhaps there is a building or structure in your neighborhood that could be on the list. Be an advocate for the special places in our community that deserve attention and preservation.

When making your nominations, keep the following in mind, though not all points are necessary to make a building, landscape, or structure eligible: 1. The building, structure, or landscape should be important to the community because of its history or design 2. For more than a year, the building has been either under used, vacant, or abandoned 3. Vandals have attacked the building, structure, or landscape breaking windows, spraying graffiti, or causing other damage 4. Needed repairs and maintenance are not being done An endangered building list is important because too often the community is called upon to rally support for a building about to be torn down, when the development plans are already approved, or when it is really too late to do anything about it. A list helps the community identify buildings at risk while there still may be time to save them. The list is important because it also raises consciousness about the architecture and landscape treasures Modesto has and how they contribute to the economic well being of the entire community.

Send your nominations to the Modesto Art Museum, modestoartmuseum@yahoo. com . The Modesto Heritage Committee will review the nominations and post them in the December issue of ModestoView and on the museum web site.

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Handmade clothes, art, food, are all so special. My wife tells me that there is something special about people that repair, fix and create things by hand, and as an artist, she should know as she is so special. There is something magical and unique about hand made things. Each is slightly different, special and one of a kind. The Modesto area has so much talent when it comes to creating. Music, art, and food are some of the most popular, but there is a whole other world of daily functional things that should be a primary part of our community fabric. Pun intended.

Nearly a decade ago, there was event called Handborn that brought our local crafts people together. Now in 2013 there is a new Cosmic Bath and Body event that will once again bring our Michelle Adams the creator of Cosmic says: “Cosmic is an indie talent together in a showcase for bath & beauty company from the heart of California. We believe in our community to see. ModShop natural beauty and that honest, natural cosmetics and body care will illuminate J Street between goods should be accessible to anyone who believes they’re worth 12th and 13th in this inaugural it. That being said, we take great pride in keeping our line affordyear. There are dozens of local able. We design & make everything in small batches to ensure hand made crafts people and there you’re getting the very best quality. “ will be be amazing food, music, http://www.cosmicbathandbeauty.com/shop/ treats and fun.

ModShop will run from 6 – 10 pm on November 30. ModShop has had a flurry of activity lately and artisan spaces are almost all filled! You see how much talent we have? Now all we need is you!

Our art, music, dining and art scenes are only as good as the people that come out to purchase their wares. We can make Modesto a truly artsy community if we all ralMama Cow is brought to you by our very own co-organizer Emily and support it. Live music, art, ly Cowdrey. She has been embellishing and sewing up adorable crafts, locally owned restaurants clothes,hats, and scarfs for children for years. This year she will also and boutiques give Modesto charbe selling clothes for adults and children from her vintage collection. acter and will draw people from all “ HI! I have a little girl named Olive {my model!} and I love making over to enjoy it. So give Mod Shop clothes, bags, mobiles, and things for kids out of recycled materials.” a chance and let’s make it a big hit. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MAMACOW

Some of the fabulous vendors are:

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ModShop Map by Never Boring Designs Vendor overviews by Kate Trompetter

Grouse and Badger Lisa Newton blends unu of-a-kind jewelry . “We m steam punk, monopoly, my sister always says, tage and antiques into s http://www.grousean

Applesauce Designs Elizabeth Buenrostro has a gorgeous collection dren’s clothing.

“I mainly use vintage mate create something wonde sometimes quite charmin pecially like making clothe the dear little ones in this I get inspired by their wh and adventurous persona https://www.etsy.com/ applesaucedesigns

Cowboy Toffee Company Samantha and Daniel McGinnis make delicious toffee out of Oak such as their So much S’more Toffee. “ Located in Cowboy Co we didn’t have to ride far to find the inspiration for our sweet fresh toffee. Just one bite and our toffee will be sure to make your sweeter and your ride softer.” http://cowboytoffeeco.com/

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ModShop

By Chris Murphy

We’re excited about having several local business’s participating such as the Cupcake Lady and Preservation Coffee who will be serving hot cider, coffee and tea.

And to add ambiance we have some amazing musicians Francesca Bavaro, Love Core, Wrong Doers ,Bethany Joseph. In Deva we have DJ Matt Torres spinning tunes to help people get their shop on.

Here are a list of vendors at press time:

Here are some of the returning Hand Born vendors Applesauce Designs: One of a kind Children’s Clothes Cosmic Bath and Beauty: Natural Handcrafted bath and beauty goods and accessories Domestic Divaz: Aprons, baby items, hot/cold therapy packs Grouse and Badger: Recycled watch and typewriter jewelry Lorina’s Edible Garden: Handcrafted soap, magnets, sachets, garden crafts Mama Cow: Handmade Kids clothing and vintage clothing Polish: Handmade hair accessories for babies and girls Miss Evil Kitty: Jewelry, Scarves, Lip Balm Two Queenies: Vintage items, succulent plants, handmade clothing, small furniture

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usual vintage antique pieces to create onemake typewriter jewelry watch face jewelry, full-watch and chatelaine style jewelry. As “we’re in the business of repurposing vinsomething new and beautiful.” ndbadger.com/

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We have quite a few returning Handborn vendors who were thrilled to hear that the indie craft bazaar wasn’t dead forever. We have had quite a welcome reception from past shoppers and vendors about the return of the after Thanksgiving event.

Some of our returning vendors are: Cosmic Bath and Body Applesauce Designs Grouse and Badger Mama Cow Polish by Laura Lorina’s Edible Garden Miss Evil Kitty Two Queenies Blutrees Domestic Divaz Two Queenies

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Astoria: Fashionable cowls, scarves and oversized winter wear.

Beautifully Regular: Plush animals, embroidery, ornaments Birch: Handcrafted Wearables: Handcrafted jewelry/accessores from bass and metal roofing.

Blutrees: Bow ties, toddler trousers, plush animals Cowboy Toffee Company: English Toffee Cupcake Lady: Cupcakes Delanna’s Desins: Knit and crocheted hats, scarves, booties, mitts Fairy Clean: Handmade soaps, body scrubs, bows Happy Thoughts: Vintage items, linens, stationary, postcards and vintage crafting supplies Hiral Henna: Henna Body art Jamie Cloud Eakin Bead Designs: Beaded Jewelry Little Haven: Bunny Plushies, geeky felt bows Little Plum: Vintage finds Live painting by FASM of Modesto Murals On the Fringe: Handmade jewelry from upcycled leather Panache: Soldered charms and watch parts jewelry Savlabot: Knit items and children’s items Sis Morris Jewelry and Bead Artist: Necklaces and Jewelry Sparkle Luxe: Rhinestone friendship cuffs, spike cuffs, beaded jewelry Spirit Essence Oils: Chakra and Tranquility Oils Splendid Sparrow Designs: Handmade fine silver and vintage jewelry pieces Stinkopotamus: Appliqued onesies, wall art embroidery hoops, t-shirts Various vendors and artists from Peer Recovery Yarn Craft in Loom and Crochet: Throws, Dolls, Ponchos, Table Runners Zombie Survival Bracelets: Paracord necklaces, bracelets, landyards and keychains

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AUTHOR “The Mud Bowl”

by Ken White

Photos by Vanston Shaw & Robert Merritt They were old enough to know better. These over-60 victims of fate. But that didn’t stop them. From playing a game in the rain. Like they had each year for the past 50 years.

It started on a Thanksgiving morning at Roosevelt and Pike Park. Then moved to Thousand Oaks, now Kewin, Park. A group of Baby Boomers gathered to play “The Mud Bowl.” It was a morning of glory in a rushing stream of unremarkable days. Adolescence run wild in lives of quiet desperation. And a way to avoid putting away those young boy ways. For just one day. It started out as a game. Then it became an excuse. For these “boys of autumn” to never grow up.

They’d been told for years by their parents, wives, girlfriends, and sibs to act their age.

But, did they listen? No way. They just drank more, smoked more, swore more, played harder, and did more stupid things. What would you expect from a bunch of guys with nicknames like Dancing Bear, Whitey, Putz, Goat, Bo’re, Fast Johnny, Pancho, Hands, T Honey, and Pig. In the beginning, it was about coming home from college during Thanksgiving break to catch up. They picked sides. Argued over rules. Played some touch that quickly turned into tackle. No plays. Everyone just went long. Then stayed up all night, after eating way too much turkey, to drink, play a little poker, and razz one another about how it was going with grades, girls, and life.

Then, it was about introducing wives and significant others and sharing pictures of new children, homes, cars, and jobs. They divided teams into “Class of ‘66” versus “The Other

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Guys.” And canonized the gathering with T-shirts, a banquet the night before, a memorable (or was it memorial?) highlight video, trophies, and team photos. Real plays were sketched out on note cards. Tackle turned into flag football so nobody got hurt. Although a few did. Teeth, ankles, knees. And the local TV stations came out because it was better than covering soup kitchens. Then bird, cocktails, and cards. The same old routines and sarcastic digs as the years piled on.

And now, it’s about memories. They make catch-up phone calls and send emails from homes scattered across the West. Look at the photos and watch the videos alone and together. Remember those who are gone. And recall what each of them had done and not done and still hoped to do. A little less turkey, a lot less alcohol, and no poker.

They have passed the torch – AKA the “Cheap Shot Chicken” – to the next generation.

And the generation after that. To carry on.

As long as there are two players still standing, there will always be a game.

The Mud Bowl was, and always will be, about old friends. And like Thanksgiving, it’s about family and tradition. And boys playing a game in the mud.

To see the greatest hits of The Mud Bowl through the years, go to http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1DC1D27DE02B3FAD. In Memoriam: Kevin Clark, George Rogers, Don de Camp.

All the Mud Bowl buddies Gather ‘round tonight Yesterday’s alive and kicking One more year So we talk about some old times And drink ourselves some beers Still crazy after all these years Still crazy after all these years

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ZEN This is a special message from Jeff Pishney – Love Modesto & Love our Schools

Schools in our are are facing a very high student to teacher ratio and many students need positive relationships, role models and academic assistance.

Our schools are requesting help to meet this incredible challenge. Can you donate at least 1 hour per week to be a classroom helper or mentor? When you volunteer, teachers and students will feel more supported, test scores will improve and your life will be positively impacted for the good!

Here are other ways you can support our schools.

1. Donate “in demand” items for classrooms such as: copy paper, tissue, antibacterial wipes and dry-erase markers 2. Leave an encouraging card/note for a teacher, principal or staff member 3. Volunteer to be a crosswalk helper on busy streets where there are no student cross guards, help get kids to school safely 4. Get a TB test and volunteer at the school either as a classroom helper or mentor 5. Start a neighborhood fundraiser and give the proceeds to the nearest school 6. Gather volunteers on a weekend to clean up the parking lot, surrounding school grounds, adjacent park to help beautify the school 7. Read a book to a group of Kindergarteners or Pre-school children 8. Challenge your children, co-workers or neighbors to save coins for kids: turn in your coins at the end of the month to a school - see how your spare “change” can make a “change” 9. Volunteer to grade papers for a teacher 10. Donate gently used or new children’s books to a school library

Timing

by Mary Layton Oh, there’s such pleasure in perfect timing. To say, do, show up or stay away, create something or get rid of something just at the right time! Really feels good when it happens. Perfect timing is magical. For example, a teacher saying something to a student just at the right time, when the student can hear it, get it, can really do something with the information. As opposed to saying it at the wrong time, when the student is not ready and ends up frustrated.

Of course, this is true for all human interactions.

Good timing in business is crucial. When to market a product, strike a business deal, or make an important move. Right time, right words, right contact. In the martial arts timing is essential. Before the punch or push is delivered it is already blocked by the opponent with little effort, taking the incoming energy and turning it into

his advantage. Right time, right contact, right place, right angle. You need a quiet, relaxed and open mind to achieve perfect timing. It is a journey that requires lots of practice and willingness to wait for the right moment. Once you stop just “doing things” you are on the way to discover the right timing. taichi4modesto.com or call (209) 572-4518

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NON-PROFIT The State Faces a Challenge

by Ruben J. Porras Independent films are all the rage in Hollywood these days as well-known actors and directors avoid the major studio system to produce what they feel are films that give them more creative control. The key to keeping these films being made is presenting and supporting them and that is where art house theatres such as Modesto’s State Theatre come into play.

Many people are unaware that the State is the only art house theatre between Sacramento and Southern California. That means that certain films that are released would never be shown in this area if the State didn’t make them available to fans.

This is not always an easy task for the State with constant negotiations with film distributors, planning and maintaining the theatre. Even with all that has to be done, the State’s role in presenting independent films is about to get even more challenging.

By January 1, 2014, the State must raise a total of $200,000 to maintain its ability to show films. The reason for this is that the film industry is moving to an all-digital format and all theatres must follow this format in order to present films because that is the only way that films will be made available for presentation.

To date the State has raised over $85,000 toward the cost of retrofitting the theatre to new film industry standards but there is a long way to go and a very short amount of time to get to the goal. You can help by donating any amount that you can afford.

One-time and monthly contributions are welcomed. Visit thestate.org/digital for more information.

Movies such as The Blair Witch Project, Big Fat Greek Wedding, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, American Psycho, Pulp Fiction and American History X all started as independent films and went on to become

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DUARTE NURS Perfect for the holidays!

Visit our greenhouses and choose your own poinsettias! or call 209-531-0351 to arrange for C.O.D. delivery Open 7 days a week • Mon-Sat 8-5 • Sun 10-4 classics. These films started in theatres just like the State. It is important that new independent films have a place to grow and develop.

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Holiday Boutique Stanislaus Fair Grounds

Ready to shop until you drop? Head over to the Holiday Boutique going on at the Stanislaus Fair Ground in building E-2, on November 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This delightful event will help you prepare for the many years of memorable holidays to come. To start you off with a holiday bang, there will be free parking and free admission.

There will also be 60 vendors with extravagant holiday crafts and more. A raffle will be going on throughout the day. Look for the Toys for Tots Drive location and make a child’s holiday a little bit better by donating.

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BLUES & JAZZ

What’s new with Jazz and the Blues news

by Eric Benson

Well out with the Jack o’lanterns and in with the turkeys then on to the presents, presents, presents! My how the time flies when you’re trying to get through the week alive! With the change in weather getting dark earlier and colder there are those of us ready for the fall hibernation, but not me.

The downtown with music, restaurants and the Art Walk scene continued unabated year round and beckons me on. This time of year it takes on a quieter calm nature & I might sip a warm steamy beverage in a nice cozy venue.

The State Theatre, home of the MAMA awards continues with some community friendly booking. Nov 2nd Dia De Los Muertos Music and Art Festival, Science on the screen: Another Earth Nov 10th, and Elvin Bishop Friday Nov 22nd, and for the kiddies: a visit from Santa with screening of the Polar Express on Dec1st. Elvin had the hit “fooled around and fell in Love” in the 70’s but still is smoking and puts on a Blues show not to be missed.

The Gallo continues to amaze me with their booking: Yellowjackets, Three Dog Night, Blues Traveler, Straight no Chaser, wow!

For November: 2nd Craig Morgan, (Country music), 3rd Laurie Berkner, queen of kids music, 6th Marizo, Portuguese Fado singer, (Fado is a minor folk bases idiom like the Blues), 15th Million Dollar Quartet Broadway musical documenting the meeting of Elvis, Jerry Lee, Johnny Cash, & Perkins, 22nd Abba Mania. My pick for the month if you like cult lounge, pop & Latin Jazz flavorings is the group Pink Martini comes through Dec. 3rd.

And of the new venues on the scene is Rivets restaurant and bar. Some of the seasoned acts that play at Boardroom, Johnny & Kelly, Tim Allen, Joe Barretta are playing there weekend nights. The food & drink is good moderately priced but there is no cover charge. Another place for a quiet listen to music in ambient environment is DEWZ Restaurant’s Wine Bar. The Saturday night music is from 7:30 to 10:00 or so and features solo and small groups of musicians playing at acoustic volumes in the informal environment with folks enjoys wine tast-

Joe Barretta and Tim Allen

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Josh Rosenblum ing and a little noshing bites. I’m doing the booking bringing in Jazz & popular music with vocalists. In November we have: 2th: Francesca Bavaro, 9th John King & Robin Montgomery Jazz guitar duo, 16th: Pat Durr of Home grown guitar, vocals, 23rd Francesca Bavaro, and Tim Allen piano & vocals with the best of Elton, Billy Joel and other. I tend to book older seasoned artists but 2 young bloods I am excited about are Josh Rosenblum and Francesca Bavaro.

You will see them regularly at DEWZ, Barkin’ Dog and other venues.

The new invigorated Hero’s sports Bar is booking rock, punk and some world shows. The after party of the MAMA’s with Don Maddox surviving member of Maddox Family Rockabilly band turned it out with fiddling to remember. For November

so far: 7th Roddy Radiation, Skabilly Rebels, 15th the Moms, of us Giants.

On the west side: West Side Theatre brings in some Blues and roots music with some tributes that do justice. On Nov 9th Johnny Cash with James Garner, and 23rd with the Refugees. A little drive but well worth it once you get there with a wonderful vintage theatre converted into music & arts venue.

On the kickin out the jams side: Barkin’ Dog Thursdays with Dave Dow, (Jazz), Queen Bean Sundays hosts jam with acoustic, rock music.

Need to get, give me some input at: mbenson@fire2wire.com, or cell 209-918-7033.

Peace out, Eric Benson

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the BluesBox Bayou Band Zydeco Dance Party...

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Making Music Interview with 2LE

by Tru Luv Lopez

TL: Where did you grow up and in what way has your upbringing been reflected in your music?

2LE: Oakland CA. That being said, I am in a league of my own. My music reflects the good life not the street life, although my past collections have reflected dark times in my life that I have overcome Five years ago this rap artist was featured on the Urbans’ CD reviews and since than making me the man I am today. he continues to make music! With time TL: You own an independent record label comes more albums, events and history. Barnyard. How did you fall into the busiThe question I was wondering before I ness side of the music industry? began my research; was 2LE still in the rap 2LE: Out of necessity. I had to learn game? It did not take long for me to dis- how to run my own business and profit (0.000.00.00) from my talent working with cover a long line of albums and singles. promoters and business investors. I could TL:You have been recording music since not sit around and do nothing. I had to step you were in your teens. How long have you my game up.

2LE had only this to say during our last been in the rap “game”(industry) 2LE: I have been recording and producing minutes of our phone interview. my own music for over 10years. Thank you I am still in the game and I do not plan on for the interview. It has been at least 5years going anywhere. My mix tape will be somesince you have reviewed my music on the thing to cry about when you hear it. Love it or leave it. To me, music awards are not imUrban.

TL: Collectively about how many songs portant if you do not put in the effort or the work. Be recognized and show your talent. have you recorded?

2LE: Over 100 songs including singles, My stage performance and music must be features and group projects. You can find my main focus. The rest comes with the a majority of my music online on iTunes. territory.

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Of Caged Birds and Ladybugs

by Aaron Rowan

My listening life changed the day I played Brett Detar’s solo debut three years ago. I’d been enjoying his music for a decade before that, when he was lead man of popular indie band The Juliana Theory. When I learned of this solo effort I jumped to have a listen. But after years of naught but classic rock, and indie rock, and hard rock, I was unprepared for the rich banjo and steel guitar sounds I was hearing. It took numerous listens for this rootsy sound to even become tolerable, let alone grow on me. Fortunately, I stuck with it until I was completely acclimated, and I’ve never been the same.

There is a quality of beauty in the acoustic realm one just does not find elsewhere.

It’s always a special honor for me to get to work with Brett, and this month will be my third such honor. He’s got a phenomenal new record out and is touring the nation with songwriter Joseph West. They’ll be making a stop at Barkin’ Dog Grill on Wednesday 11/13. Local Americana rockers The Dustbowl Children perform as well. 7:30 PM, $10 cover for this evening of country tunes.

The deep love I developed for acoustic music leads me to many cool places and people, but one of my favorites to listen to and work with is our very own country-rock ambassador Patty Castillo Davis. You may have enjoyed her at any number of local shows over the past couple years, but she’s got a musical history going back decades.

Patty’s inspiration to sing was stirred the day she saw Nancy Sinatra perform ’These Boots Are Made For Walking’ on TV. She recorded her first single onto vinyl at the tender age of 4, a cover of ‘Leavin’ On A Jet Plane,’ harmonizing alongside her mother. She continued to pursue music in her early years, often singing with her church choir, before a break during high school.

After graduation she began entering (and winning) competitions at different bars,

singing with their house bands. Upon becoming a mother, though, it was time for another hiatus. During that time Patty carried the monopoly on local car dealership jingles and did voiceovers such as for an Emmy-winning news special on the 1992 pipeline explosions in Guadalajara.

She remained heavily involved in her church, where she has served as cantor since 1981.

This eventually resulted in her traveling with her choir to Vatican City in early 2005, where she sang a solo for Pope John Paul II at St. Peter’s Basilica. The acoustics in the Vatican are pretty badass, according to Patty.

Closer to home, she has opened for national acts such as Jimmie Vaughn, Frank Hannon of Tesla, and the Ronstadt Generations trio. She was nominated for her first MAMA the first year she returned to performing after her most recent hiatus, and has garnered a total of 11 nominations including one win for her part in Americana band Marirose & The Gypsies.

And then, in early October of this year, Patty began on a path likely to lead her to new heights, with her journey to the Durango Songwriters’ Expo.

TO BE CONTINUED…

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FIT Fun In The Run

by Efren Martinez On October 1st I was invited to speak at a School Assembly to promote running, the school jog-a-thon and a healthy lifestyle but had to readjust my program on the spot.

You see, at the beginning of the school day, the kids were given a photo of me when I weighed in at 330lbs along with a mission statement introducing myself. The teachers informed the kids that morning that this was who their guest speaker was to be at the Jog-A-Thon Pep Rally Assembly. At the start of the assembly I remained hidden from the kids and when it started I was introduced. As you might figure, the kids were very much surprised when I ran up on stage a lot thinner than in the photo that they had seen of me earlier that morning.

Just as soon as I jumped up on the stage and let the kids know that I am/was the same guy in the photo I instantly got this feeling that they weren’t buying it. I admit; I

wasn’t really ready for that and/or the kid’s unbelievable reaction. After all, here I was standing in front of them at 140lbs compared to the fellow they were expecting to see. ModestoView friends, I’ve done plenty of motivational speaking to adults on fitness, addictions and weight loss and it has always been mostly at churches or drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. This was different, these were kids and the concept of losing so much weight and how unhealthy I was wasn’t something they could appreciate just yet. I quickly changed my approach from the science of running and living a healthy lifestyle to keeping the fun in the run.

Good thing, as I got into my silly antics and entertaining, I realized that these kids could care less about how large I was nor could give a hoot on just how many races I’ve won. In the end, we all had a silly good

time and I encouraged the kids to participate in their upcoming Jog-A-Thon.

Ok, so here’s the skinny, sure it’s great to win races and who doesn’t want to have that perfect body, but what I learned from those kids that day is that it isn’t nearly as important to win a race as it is to keep your fitness fun. We should all look forward to exercise as a kid looks forward to recess or PE. Friends, I invite you to embrace this very concept with your kids in keeping the fun in your fitness. If you have a child that is getting ready for a school Jog-A-Thon, encourage them to participate, encourage them to get off the video games and play more. This is also sound advice for moms and dads. Chances are you have a basketball, football or bicycle somewhere in your garage. Dust it off, grab your kid’s, lace up your running shoes and get your family play on. Leading by a positive fitness and

nutrition example is a great way to combat family/child obesity. Doing so will help your family grow stronger, healthier and who knows, at the end of it all you just might end up a lot thinner than if you were sticking to being one of those armed chaired athletes.

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BLUES

by Leia Johnson

Happy Fall! This is one of my favorite times of year, especially watching the leaves change color. It reminds me of many special things this month Brown: Brownie Girl Scouts is when I started Girl Scouts, but it’s never too late to join!

In Girl Scouts, not only do you make new friends, you also do lots of projects to help your community and to learn new things!

We also have a performance where we have fun and show off our moves, called Puttin on The Hits. We go to Camp Groovy for a fun filled weekend with crafts, singing, dancing, and games up near Pinecrest! Girl Scouts is a great way to make new friends and to give back to the community!

Red: Speaking of giving back to the community, Thanksgiving is coming up! Make

sure to give back by donating to the Salvation Army!! This time of year you will hear the bells and see the red kettles. It doesn’t matter how much you give, a little bit always counts!

Orange: The turkey trot is coming up and Its always a tradition for me to go with my family on Thanksgiving morning! The turkey trot is a 5k run in a super pretty area on the Tuolumne River! Before the actual run there is a mini race for younger kids. Go with your friends, your family, your neighbors, or anyone!

Congrats to Breaking Chainz! They are a band of teenagers who won the MAMA award for best youth band. Modesto had a ton of great youth bands. You can see them at places like Queen Bean, Barking Dog and Hero’s to name a few. Make sure you get to a show this month and support our local talent. They are one of the many things we have to be thankful for in Modesto!

Cooler Nights by ‘Big’ Earl Matthews

Hello everybody, November means cooler nights and my favorite holiday of the year Thanksgiving. November also marks since years since I moved back to my hometown of Modesto. It’s been long enough now that it have a hard time imagining living anywhere else, even though I did just that for almost 10 years. I am happy to be here and happy for all the great people I call my friends and family, musical and otherwise.

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ing on tour, an admittedly short tour but, its the first one I have ever gone on so it’s huge to me. We, Ryan Russell and Poorhouse Millionaires are going to Arizona, to the Phoenix area more specifically to the home of The Hashknife Outfit and the Red Chair Recordings (Look both up on youtube). We will be playing a show with Hashknife and a few other bands while we are down there and I can’t wait to tell you all about it when I get back. We are only going to be gone for about 5 days so let me get back to the business of what’s going on here in November that you might enjoy.

On November 2nd My Friends and I are throwing another party at the Prospect.

The last one was a blast so if you missed that one make sure you don’t make the same mistake twice. On Nov 14th I am happy to present a great night of music at Deva Cafe featuring The Slaughter Daughters from Bend, OR, The Smokestack Relics from Boulder, CO and Good Neighbor also from Boulder, CO - All very Talented folks and well worth coming out on a Thursday to see. Good Neighbor and Smokestack Relics will also be at the Cow Track Saturday Nov 16th with another group TBA. The next show I want to tell you about is in Merced at the Partisan, This is easily one of the best bar/venues in the valley. They have played host to many great acts over the years. On Nov 22nd they will welcome Larry and His Flask. If you have seen them before then I would imagine you already have this date circled on your calendar. If you have not, take a moment and do that now.

These guys put on a show that is second to none - great songs, great voices, excellent musicianship and enough energy to power Merced for a full day if the lights went out.

They bring a mix of newgrass and punk that has to be seen to be fully understood.

Well thats all for me this month. As for all of you, as this year winds down remember to be the kind of friend you want to have and go see some live music.

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Don’t Forget the Dead

by Monica Barber Yesterday was the day before the dead and today not only welcomes but it remembers the dead. November is a great month to get swept up in the past with the knowledge of where you’ve been so you can be grateful where you are today and look forward to where you are going. While its best you watch your budget and keep an eye on your wallet it’s all about being grateful. Now having a good time while you give back doesn’t have to cost you a bundle. Here’s a bit of fun that’s sure to stretch your dollar!

November 2nd celebrates Dia de Los Muertos. The State comes alive with traditional and non-traditional music and art that is inspired by the Meso-American cultural holiday celebrating the cycle of life.

Mark the calendar for the 1st annual Dia de Los Muertos Music and Art Festival at the State Theatre. Doors open at 6. Show starts at 7. Advance Tickets $15/ $25 at the door. thestate.org

Help kick off the Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra’s 37th season on November 9th at Gallo Center. The orchestra is made up of 120 of the best and brightest musicians in our area. Join them in celebrating the opening of their 2013/14 season. Tickets: $10 adults/$5 children. Show starts at 3pm. galloarts.org Celebrate those men and women in uni-

form in a big way! Turn out for this years Veteran’s Day Parade on November 11th.

It’s a great way to educate the little ones, spread a little cheer and parade’s are always a treat in Modesto. Head out and show your gratitude for your freedom.

Le Beaujolais Nouveau is the celebration of the first taste of the new wine harvest around the globe. This year Modesto Sym-

phony and Concetta have partnered to give downtown a unique dining experience.

The event is limited to only 60 guests and promises to be the toast of the town event.

In addition to savoring this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau guests will enjoy a four course French Bistro dinner while supporting the symphony. Tickets: $75 each and are expected to go fast. Reservations and seating: Alyssa Milano at 523-4156 x108 or amilano@modestosymphony.org.

End your November on the right foot by spending your well earned money and hitting up the 1st Annual ModShop Crafters Market for great deals. Located on Downtown Modesto’s J street between 12th and 13th streets, on November 30th from the hours 6-10pm you can find yourself stopping in on independent craftspeople selling their unique wares. Enjoy this event created in the same spirit as HandBorn. modshop209.com Look into the past and try to remember what’s in your heart and you’ll find yourself grateful and richer for it everyday. See you out there Modesto!

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November 1 A Harvest Gathering Dia De Los Muertos Celebration DJ Dance Party Everyday Happy Hour Frankenstein Friday Night Folk Dancing Fundamentals of Painting III Happy Hour Holiday Farmers Market Inequality for All Inequality for All Johnny & Kelly Live Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Local Music Los Tovarez Flea Market Modern Art Modesto VFW Hamburger Nights Mother Teresa & The Sinners Mr. Carlos Martinez Music in the Plaza Nihon No Bunka P. Wexford’s Halloween Bash Painting the Town Picasso is Here!

Research and Development Rockn’ Through The Holidays Steak Night Stephen Galloway: Still Living Still Mine Surla’s Happy Hour Tai Chi Ch’uan Telescope Night - MJC The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari The Weekend Dance Party Turlock Farmers Market VFW Dinner Virginia White - Painting the Town November 2 Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame Ceres Flea Market Christian Berets Fall Fundraier Cookie Recipe Swap Craft Boutique and Art Show Craig Morgan Crows Landing Flea Market Dia De Los Muertos Music and Art Festival DJ Dance Party DJ Tav Everyday Happy Hour Fashion, Decor, Gifts & More!

Frankenstein Frankenstein Free to Breathe Walk Holiday Bazaar Holiday Boutique Holiday Farmers Market Homemade Apple Pie Fundraiser Inequality for All Joe & Tim Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Local Music Many Hands Many Hearts One Mission Gala Modern Art Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Flea Market Ms. Lizzie & Cadillac Kings Painting the Town Picasso is Here!

Recipe Exchange & Cupcake Decorating Demo Song of San Joaquin Reading Stephen Galloway: Still Living Still Mine Sunflower Workshop Tai Chi Ch’uan The Undercovers The Weekend Dance Party Unleashed Virginia White - Painting the Town Walk to Stop Diabetes November 3 Al Medina Bells of Blessing Handbell Concert Brave Bull-ettes Drag Show Ceres Flea Market Christmas Train Cookie Recipe Swap Crows Landing Flea Market Everyday Happy Hour Foe Breakfast Frankenstein Holiday Farmers Market Inequality for All Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Knights Ferry “World Championship Pumpkin Roll” Laurie Berkner Modern Art Modesto Flea Market Open Air Market Open Mic Night Picasso is Here!

Pool Tournament Queen Bean Open Mic Night Stephen Galloway: Still Living Tai Chi Ch’uan The Big Turlock Swap Meet and Hot Rod Hang Out The Golden Oldies Dance Party The Sleeping Beauty, The Bolshoi Ballet VFW Breakfast November 4 301 Fundamentals of Drawing I 302 Fundamentals of Drawing Christmas Train Cookie Recipe Swap Everyday Happy Hour

Location 1125 Edgebrook Dr. Modesto Centre Plaza Battered Beaver ClimaX Bar and Nightclub MJC Main Auditorium Carnegie Arts Center The Chartreuse Muse Clarion True ValueCenter Patterson The State Theatre The State Theatre The Boardroom Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Barkin’ Dog Grill Stanislaus County Fairgrounds CSU Stanislaus VFW Hall - Modesto The Other Place Gervasoni’s Restaurant 10th St Place The Chartreuse Muse P Wexford’s Pub Mistlin Gallery Carnegie Arts Center P Wexford’s Pub Downtown Turlock Eagles Hall - Modesto CSU Stanislaus The State Theatre Surla’s Restaurant War Memorial Turlock MJC East Campus Science Building Lawn Carnegie Arts Center Crocodiles Nightclub Downtown Turlock VFW Hall - Modesto Mistlin Gallery The Prospector 1651 East Whitmore Avenue Larsa Hall Denair Library Oakdale Senior Center Gallo Center for the Arts 3113 Crows Landing Rd. The State Theatre Battered Beaver The Boardroom ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Trinity United Presbyterian Church MJC, East Campus Auditorium MJC Main Auditorium Beyer High Schoo Grace Lutheran Church Patterson Senior Center True ValueCenter Patterson First Methodist Church The State Theatre P Wexford’s Pub Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Barkin’ Dog Grill St. Joseph’s Catholic Church CSU Stanislaus Downtown Modesto 16t St 1107 South 7th Street Garlic Brothers - STK Mistlin Gallery Carnegie Arts Center Riverbank Library Stanislaus County Library Auditorium CSU Stanislaus The State Theatre Mistlin Art Gallery War Memorial Turlock Rivets American Grill Crocodiles Nightclub T’s Cocktail Mistlin Gallery MJC East Campus Firenze Ristorante Church of the Brethren Brave Bull 1651 East Whitmore Avenue Sierra Railroad Dinner Train Oakdale Denair Library 3113 Crows Landing Rd. ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Eagles Hall - Modesto MJC Main Auditorium True ValueCenter Patterson The State Theatre Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge Knights Ferry Gallo Center for the Arts CSU Stanislaus 1107 South 7th Street 1214 W. F Street Oakdale Queen Bean Coffee House Carnegie Arts Center The Other Place Queen Bean Cafe CSU Stanislaus War Memorial Turlock Stanislaus County Fair Crocodiles Nightclub The State Theatre VFW Hall - Modesto The Chartreuse Muse The Chartreuse Muse Sierra Railroad Dinner Train Oakdale Denair Library ClimaX Bar and Nightclub

Happy Hour Holiday Farmers Market Inequality for All Inequality for All Karaoke Monday Karaoke with Clovis King Karoake Mondays Mayor’s Book Club Modern Art Monday Night Football Party Open Mic Night W/ Shaylin Stephen Galloway: Still Living Still Mine Story Time Story Time Tai Chi Ch’uan Tango Dance Club The Ugly Duckling WCPL Poker Night What’s Cooking? Recipe Exchange Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms November 5 $2 Tuesday and Karaoke 101 Art Adventures 102 Art Adventures Al Medina Aquatics Adult & Child Beginners Ukulele Brave Bull Happy Hour Computer Basics Cookie Recipe Swap Cornhole Games Downtown Brown Everyday Happy Hour Forever Young Dance Club Happy Hour Holiday Farmers Market Holiday Recipe Exchange Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modern Art Modesto Police Officer’s Benefit Game Neil Buettner Live Painting the Town Placemat Craft Poker & Pint Night Pool Tournament Recipe Exchange Stephen Galloway: Still Living Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Surla’s Happy Hour Tai Chi Ch’uan Tall Cans & Trivia The Cider House Rules Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Toast Master Club Virginia White - Painting the Town What’s Cooking? Recipe Exchange Wiggle Worms November 6 401 & 402 Studio Art I & II 403 Studio Art Al Medina Book Club Discussion Brave Bull Happy Hour Choir Concert Cookie Recipe Swap Cooking with Turf Creole Jazz Kings Disney Aladdin Kids Open Auditions DJ Jason Gulley Elder Arts & Crafts Everyday Happy Hour Friends of the Library Meeting Happy Hour Holiday Farmers Market Jimmy Ashley Jive Turkeys Julius Caesar Karaoke Night Karaoke Night Line Dance Lessons Mariza Modern Art Mommy & Me Open Mic Comedy Painting the Town Paper Bag Puppet Craft Parenting Tips Picasso is Here!

Pool Tournament Recipe Exchange & Cupcake Decorating Riverbank Golden Agers Skirts N’ Flirts Square Dance Club Stephen Galloway: Still Living Story Time Story Time Story Time Surla’s Happy Hour The Grapes of Wrath Turlock Senior Center Dance Turlock Stepping Pards Virginia White - Painting the Town What’s Cooking? Recipe Exchange Wiggle Worms Wild Wednesday November 7 201 Creative Clay 202 Creative Clay Al Medina Aquatics Adult & Child Beer Pong Brave Bull Happy Hour Casanovas Nightclub

Clarion True ValueCenter Patterson The State Theatre The State Theatre The Boardroom Ridgeway’s Lounge Rivets American Grill Riverbank Library CSU Stanislaus The Other Place Firkin and Fox CSU Stanislaus The State Theatre Keyes Library Riverbank Library War Memorial Turlock Jacob’s Fine Dining Gallo Center for the Arts Battered Beaver Keyes Library Modesto Library Modesto Library ClimaX The Chartreuse Muse The Chartreuse Muse Vito’s Ristorante 1325 Sonoma Ave Trinity Presbyterian Brave Bull Modesto Library Denair Library Nino’s Place Live Music ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Modesto Senior Center Clarion True ValueCenter Patterson Turlock Library Midway Lounge Ridgeway’s Lounge CSU Stanislaus Johansen High School P Wexford’s Pub Mistlin Gallery Newman Library 108 Sports Bar Battered Beaver Newman Library CSU Stanislaus Denair Library Keyes Library Modesto Library Patterson Library Waterford Library Surla’s Restaurant War Memorial Turlock Rivets American Grill The State Theatre Speakeasy Denny’s 1525 McHenry Ave Mistlin Gallery Keyes Library Modesto Library The Chartreuse Muse The Chartreuse Muse Queen Bean Coffee House Turlock Library Brave Bull MJC East Campus Denair Library P Wexford’s Pub Clarion Hotel Johansen High School Theatre The Boardroom Carnegie Arts Center ClimaX Bar and Nightclub Turlock Library Clarion True ValueCenter Patterson P Wexford’s Pub Rivets American Grill Modesto Library Midway Lounge 108 Sports Bar Nino’s Place Gallo Center for the Arts CSU Stanislaus The Chartreuse Muse Speakeasy Mistlin Gallery Denair Library Patterson Library Carnegie Arts Center The Other Place Ceres Library 3600 Sante fe St, Riverbank,Ca Oakdale Grange Hall CSU Stanislaus Empire Library Modesto Library Newman Library Surla’s Restaurant The State Theatre Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill American Legion Hall Turlock Mistlin Gallery Keyes Library Salida Library ClimaX Bar The Chartresue Muse The Chartreuse Muse Gervasoni Restaurant 1325 Sonoma Ave Clarion Brave Bull Crocodiles Nightclub

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• BARCARDI • BUD LIGHT • Have fun and be Safe! • Computer Basics Conference for Women Cookie Recipe Swap Dave Dow open jam session Everyday Happy Hour Happy Hour Harvest Dinner Holiday and Gift Boutique Holiday Farmers Market Inequality for All Inequality for All Internet Basics Johnny & Kelly Live Karaoke Night Ladies Night Laughing Matters MJC Eggs For Sale MJC Fall Film Festival Modern Art Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market Neil & Matt Live Painting the Town Picasso is Here!

Pinecone Turkey Craft Recipe Exchange Bring Rockabilly Cruise Night Skewers Industry Night Soul Heart Stephen Galloway: Still Living Still Mine Story Time Surla’s Happy Hour Thankful Wreath Craft Kids Thirsty Thursdays at ClimaX Virginia White - Painting the Town What’s Cooking? Recipe Exchange Wine Social November 8 Beethoven Symphony No.5 Birth of the Cool & More Choir Concert DJ Dance Party Everyday Happy Hour Foreigner Friday Night Folk Dancing Fundamentals of Painting III Funstrummers Concert Happy Hour Holiday and Gift Boutique Holiday Farmers Market Inequality for All Johnny & Kelly Live Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Local Music Live Music Late Food Los Tovarez Flea Market Modern Art Modesto VFW Hamburger Nights Mr. Carlos Martinez Music in the Plaza Neil and Matt Nihon No Bunka Picasso is Here!

Research & Development Senior Citizens Dance and Potluck Soul Heart Stephen Galloway: Still Living Surla’s Happy Hour The Spectacular Now The Weekend Dance Party VFW Dinner November 9 An Evening Under the Stars Beethoven Symphony No.5 Big Joy, the James Broughton Centennial Celebration Ceres Flea Market Cookie Recipe Swap Country Folk Art Crab Cioppino Dinner Crows Landing Flea Market Disney Aladdin Kids Open Auditions DJ Dance Party DJ Irene DJ Jason Gulley Everyday Happy Hour Holiday and Gift Boutique Holiday Farmers Market Holiday Recipe Exchange Jeramy Norris and The Dangerous Mood Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Live Local Music Modern Art Modesto Certified Farmers Market Modesto Flea Market MSYO Season Opening Concert Murder Mystery Dinner Picasso is Here!

Picnic and a Movie Poinsettia Workshop Prescott Church Holiday Boutique Scrappin’ in Patterson Stephen Galloway: Still Living The Cash Tribute ft. James Garner The Freedom Riders The Spectacular Now The Weekend Dance Party USA Dance Ballroom Dancing What’s Cooking? Recipe Exchange November 10 The Spectacular Now Brave Bull-ettes Drag Show Ceres Flea Market Christmas Train Cookie Recipe Swap Country Folk Art Crows Landing Flea Market

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Everyday Happy Hour Holiday Farmers Market Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modern Art Modesto Flea Market Neil & Matt Open Mic Night Picasso is Here!

Pool Tournament Science On Screen presents Another Earth Soul Heart Stephen Galloway: Still Living Sunday Brunch The Golden Oldies Dance Party The Spectacular Now VFW Breakfast Vintage Faire Farmers Market What’s Cooking? Recipe Exchange November 11 301 Fundamentals of Drawing I 302 Fundamentals of Drawing Christmas Train Cookie Recipe Swap Everyday Happy Hour Happy Hour Holiday Farmers Market Karaoke Monday Karaoke with Clovis King Karoake Mondays Modern Art Monday Night Football Party Stephen Galloway: Still Living Story Time Story Time Tango Dance Club The Spectacular Now Veteran’s Day Parade WCPL Poker Night What’s Cooking? Recipe Exchange Wiggle Worms November 12 $2 Tuesday and Karaoke 101 Art Adventures 102 Art Adventures Al Medina Aquatics Adult & Child Computer Basics* Cookie Recipe Swap Cornhole Games Everyday Happy Hour Forever Young Dance Club Friends of the Library meeting Happy Hour Holiday Farmers Market Karaoke Night Karaoke with Clovis King Modern Art Modesto Jam Neil Buettner Live Percussion Ensemble Concert Poker & Pint Night Pool Tournament Recipe Exchange & Demo Stephen Galloway: Still Living Story Time Story Time Story Time Story Time Surla’s Happy Hour Tall Cans & Trivia The Spectacular Now Tim Quinn and Travelling Circus Toast Master Club What’s Cooking? Recipe Exchange November 13 401 & 402 Studio Art I & II 403 Studio Art Al Medina Cookie Recipe Swap Creole Jazz Kings DJ Jason Gulley Everyday Happy Hour Fall Corn Craft Happy Hour Holiday Farmers Market Jimmy Ashley Jive Turkeys Karaoke Night Karaoke Night Line Dance Lessons Modern Art Modesto Library Scholastic Book Fair Open Mic Comedy Picasso is Here!

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Open Early!

DOWNTOWN MODESTO

Many restaurants start serving dinner early so that you can get a nice meal in before the shows and movies that begins 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.

Parking

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!

GoDowntown Modesto Rocksgiving – November 15 – Queen Bean 6 pm This is an awesome holiday local music show you should not miss.

91.9FM KCSS is going to be hosting an event next month called Rocksgiving. There will be 5 performers: Mattea Overstreet, Irietide, 2011 MAMA Winner Braata, The Old Refrain, and the 2013 MAMA Winner Madie Boyd. CSU Stanislaus students get in free with their warrior card and the general public entrance fee is $3 at the door. Those with the entrance fee will receive 5 tickets to be entered into a drawing to win a basket of awesome merch and music. Drawing tickets are also available for purchase at the event. 5 bands - $3 and chance to win prizes. Really can’t get much better than this.

GoDowntown Modesto Veteran’s Day Parade Downtown Modesto The annual Veteran’s Day Parade will start in downtown Modesto, beginning at 10th Street and O Street, go down Needham Street and to Graceada Park. This yearly tradition will end with a ceremony at Graceada Park. There will also be food and booths. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. Come honor our veterans

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Go Downtown Modesto Uncle Lonny Presents: Mumbo Gumbo in Concert, with Tommy and the Edsels Friday, November 15th 7:00 PM The State Theater, $35/$30 available online at thestate.org Mumbo Gumbo blends many genres, from rock to sour, afropop to lush balladry, zydeco to country, into a celebratory danceable noise. Over nearly 20 years, on the septet’s eight albums and during countless gigs around their native Northern California, Mumbo Gumbo has created something that is less a specific style than a particular feeling: The sound of sheer joy.

This Uncle Lonny Presents Concert is a benefit for Haiti’s children, through two projects: Be The Power of One, providing new wells and clean water, and The Global Orphan Project, caring for orphaned and abandoned children in Haiti

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These are just a few of the things you missed last month in Modesto If you are out and about, send us some of your pictures or post them on Instagram with #modestoview

1. Eli Goodtimes performs with the amazing Deke Dickerson at Hero’s Brewhouse. 2. Zombie jester at the Summoning. 3. Amazing acrobatics at the State Theatre fundraiser. 4. Auni Beggs takes a coffee break at Preservation Coffee and Tea. 5. Michael Allsup hangs out with Mike Callizo at Tresetti’s after the Three Dog Night show. 6. Modesto High homecoming was a blast for the Class of ’14. 7. The Allsup family musical dynasty of Modesto. Great to have so much talent here in Modesto. 8. Marty Stuart takes some time with filmmaker Wes Page at the Gallo Center. 9. Dwayne Henry & Nate Ignacio play at the Harvest Festival. 10. Three Dog Night’s Michael Allsup burns up some amazing guitar licks at the Gallo Center. 11. Zombie Kate at the Summoning. 12. Jess serves up amazing Rockabilly at Hero’s. 13. Trish Chisemore was the perfect Rockabilly MAMA Hostess this year. 14. 1012 Collective, looking snappy on the 11th Tee Box at Spring Creek. 15. Sandra Fluke at Galleto for Democratic Women Inspire Awards Luncheon. 16. Very cool Cambodian Art and Music festival during October at Peer Recovery Gallery. 17. Uncle Lonny Davis and Liz Hosmer at the Marty Stuar Roger McGuinn benefit show. 18. Anthony Acevedo, Don Maddox, Tony Trevino and Aime Alton rehearse for the MAMA show. 19. Instagrammer linduh_ean tagged us with this cool pic. 20. Don and Barbara Maddox with Chad Johnson at the MAMAs. 21. The RATZ take a bow at the Ratz Reunion for Rogers Park. 22. Central West Ballet did a flash mob at the McHenry Museum for Leadership Modesto. 23. Newest drummer at Barking Dog Thursday Night Jam (Hannibal's kid). 24.

Tony Trevino and guitar ace Deke Dickerson at Hero’s Brewhouse. 25. Tess Boyd of Darlin’ Clementine arrives for the MAMAs. 26. The KAT Country Crew at the Making Strides walk. 27. The Bay Area Ghostbusters pose with fans at the State Theatre. Photo Credits: Chris Murphy: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 24, 25. Ruben Porras: 4, 22, 26, 27. Michael J Mangano: 2, 10, 11,. Diane Moody: 15, 21, 23. Aaron Rowan: 9. Instagrammer Linduh_Ean: 19

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