ModestoView October 2025

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10/12 Making Strides at MJC West

10/17 Justin Moore at The Fruit Yard

10/18 Shenna Easton, Taylor Dayne & Tiffany at Gallo Center for the Arts

10/18 Flock of Seagirls at West Side Theatre, Newman 10/24-25 CWB Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Gallo Center for the Arts

10/25 50th Anniversary of Rocky Horror Picture at The State Theatre

10/30 Leonid & Friends at Gallo Center for the Arts

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Greetings friends

It’s October, or Rocktober here in Modesto, and that means two things.  First, it’s time for the MAMA Awards where we celebrate live music and many categories of musical accomplishment, and second, it’s Halloween, our favorite season of the year, right up there with Graffiti Summer.  At our house, it’s a national holiday of preparation to make a magic night of trick or treating. Our pirates are getting ready.

Let’s get to the music. This year the MAMAs will have a new format so we can welcome some of the different groups that are making a big difference and showcase the many different segments of our music community from the Modesto Arts Movement, VMA, Girls Smash Guitars to MoFolk and others, so expect to see an exciting show with the best cross section of music in one event all year long.  One of the new big MAMA projects will be getting the Modesto Music and Radio History Museum built within the Graffiti USA Museum and we will be celebrating Modesto’s

first “modern” band.  Vote now at www. modestoareamusic.com

It’s Hallowe’en season and we like to make it last all month and the performing arts and the creatives here in town really help us out.  First, the Rocky Horror Picture Show turns 50 and the annual showing will bring Frank N. Furter and crew live to the State stage along with the film and we have fun with our own local Brad and Janet outside Modesto’s spooky castle.  There are spooky happening on stage everywhere, from the Gallo Center, to the Queen Bean, the Prospect and even local film makers and actors that are deep into the mystery and horror with offerings from the tame to the adult, with a tip of the hatchet to the 80s style VHS world.

Quick rant. I am already sick of AI. From Linked In to Facebook and blog. You can tell AI “thought leader” style posts a mile away.  Content should be labeled #AI, just like Red Dye #1.  It may be the readers’ prompt, but the resulting words are not of the person posting and it’s the collective

passive skimming of other intelligence. My real empathy goes out to the poor teachers trying to grade and sort out this plagiarism.  Don’t get me wrong, I am not clinging to my vintage electric typewriter.  AI will truly change the dimensions we can think about and replace many basic processes, but don’t put if off as your own work, plus it’s already getting boring.  Obviously, there is no AI in ModestoView. Real local work from real local people delivered in real printed copies from a local printer via the good ‘ole local US Mail and local non-robotic people.  End of rant.     Whew. I feel better now,

There’s so much happening and you’d really better keep your eyes on the ModestoView calendar as there are a couple of weekends that are so action packed, it’s impossible to do it all.   In 1997, we set out to highlight the good in our community with a single webcam and a blog.  Here we are in 2025, still cheerleading what is good in our community and celebrating living local and printing 60,000 copies that reach nearly 165,000 people*. We are focused on capturing as much as we can, and what we can’t get in the print magazine, we will get online at www.modestoview.com or the socials @modestoview.    If you are a local business and want to reach a larger audience, talk to us as we have the largest reach of any monthly magazine and let us help you grow.

Teamwork is the key.  Keep on connecting us with the good that happening and we will then try to connect everyone else.   See you out and about and be safe trick or treating.

Vote for MAMA!

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With gratitude,  Chris Murphy  Founder & Publisher, ModestoView.  chrism@modestoview.com

Family fun at the commemorative air force breakfast

Jay Leno give “thumbs up” to Graffiti USA Museum

Seeing a Beatle!

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A Letter to Modesto

Not too long ago, acclaimed travel writer Andi J made her very first visit to Modesto and what she found was nothing short of unforgettable. From the vibrant downtown streets and rich local culture to the warm conversations and hidden gems, Andi experienced Modesto through all her senses: the sights, sounds, and flavors that bring this Central Valley city to life

Whether you’re a local, a traveler planning your next trip, or simply curious about what makes Modesto worth visiting, join Andi as she shares her whirlwind journey and discover why you might just fall in love with Modesto too.

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Modesto, October 12 – Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women in the United States, and more than 319,750 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2025. In California alone, over 32,000 people are expected to be diagnosed and 5,000 to die from breast cancer alone.. For more than 30 years, the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has united communities across the nation in an effort to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. This year, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of San Joaquin Valley will take place on October 12 at Modesto Junior College West Campus, providing a supportive community for breast cancer survivors and metastatic breast cancer thrivers, caregivers, and families alike.

“Making Strides has grown into the nation’s

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largest and most impactful breast cancer movement over the past three decades,” said Tracy Hill. “Through Making Strides, we are funding critical research and life-saving programs that will ensure a brighter future for everyone who is impacted by breast cancer.”

Be the movement by signing up for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Community members can join in saving lives, remembering loved ones, and funding the future of breast cancer research and programs by joining the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement.

Leading up to October, participants can raise funds to reach a suggested personal goal of $100 or more, then attend an event in celebration of those efforts. There are many ways to get involved in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, including sponsoring the Making Strides movement. Participants can also become corporate leaders in their community to ensure local

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The Riverbank Wine and Cheese is back. Special evening event on October 10 benefitting the Riverbank Soroptimists for 21 and over. 6 - 8:30 pm. On Saturday morning October 11 Enjoy wine tastings, local cheeses, entertainment, food, vendors and more.

Wine and cheese tastings noon-5:30 p.m. at Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe St. Festival is in downtown Riverbank, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free for expo; wine tastings $30 per session, on sale until Oct. 10. www.riverbankcheeseandwine.com.

survivors and thrivers are celebrated and honored during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Community members can also help fund the important work of the American Cancer Society by making a donation. Every dollar received is dedicated to ending breast cancer as we know it. Donations can be made by visiting MakingStridesWalk.org/SanJoaquinValley . Registration for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the San Joaquin Valley opens on October 12 at 8:00 AM. For more information or to register yourself or your team, visit MakingStridesWalk.org/SanJoaquinValley

Also, don’t miss the Cancer Awareness Event at Studio Bae Esthetics with guest speaker Susan Powers, on Thursday, October 2nd, from 6-8 pm. Learn about early detection, celebrate survivors, courageous warriors & honor those we’ve lost!  On October 22nd, Susan Powers will be joined by Modesto Firefighters will shake, stir and serve for a cause at Tressetti’s from 5-9 pm. Come for the cocktails, stay for the community and help raise a glass(and funds) for help, healing, and support. Music provided by Neil Buettner.

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OCT. 10 & 11:

WILLIAMS & RACHMANINOFF with Timothy Loo, cello

NOV. 14 & 15:

BEETHOVEN & KLEBANOV with Simone Porter, violin

DEC. 5 & 6: HOLIDAY POPS! with Tony DeSare

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There’s a light over at the Frankenstein place.  Not really.   Our cover Brad and Janet are actually Chris and Jessica Godden, locally famous for Modesto Mercedes Benz and Modesto Subaru and active in our community with the State Theatre, SPIE, MoChiMu and so much more.  We hope they had a frightful time finding their way to Modesto’s Hawke Castle as we spooked it up for Halloween.  Thanks so much to the owner for letting us feature this super cool part of Modesto history.   Thanks MJ  Mangano for making our annual Halloween cover so special and thanks Pete for putting together this haunted issue.

ART VIEW Autumn Arts

Trick or Treat and holiday art shopping start early on October 4 and 5, with Stanislaus Artist Open Studio. Some of the printed maps are still available, but if you don’t have a map, there is the online map, available at www.stanislausaos.com or use the QR code on our flyers and postcards, available at Visit Modesto, Queen Bean, State Theatre, and other locations. In Turlock, stop at the Pink Duck Gallery on Center Street.  Art Demos and studios are open for 35 artists, free to visit, in nineteen stops, with three in Turloc, the rest in Modesto. My studio is No. 6 with Krystle Lisek at 212 Olive

On October 18, the first Central Valley Artists Fine Arts show and Sale will appear in Escalon, at the Clark-Ferrara Winery, recently known as Zink House Farm. 40 local Artists in a beautiful setting, Winery located at 20879 CA Hwy 120. The event is from noon to 5 pm and will feature a variety of art and multiple media. Look for Central Valley Artists on their new Facebook page that includes a preview video. Modesto Artists Movement is a sponsor of the event Art Shows in progress include Jonathan Troxler at the Kruse-Lucas Imports gallery, which now has new hours, Monday through Thursday, 7 AM to 6 PM, except on Holidays. Jonathan’s show continues through November. You might also catch him at the Roseburg Square Friday Evening Markets this month. Also at Roseburg Square, Bookish has Open Studio information, and Amber Marie Tomson’s new shop, Inked Bones Tattoo, is an open studio stop. Showtime Studios opened an exhibition featuring three Latina Sisters, Paulina Davalos, Vincenta Davalos, and Lizzeth Davalos, which will run until the end of November. 1313 J Street, across the alley from Stanislaus Arts Council/ Visit Modesto offices.  Lizzeth and Paulina have previously shown at the SAC gallery.  This month, the Arts Council opens a new show, “Articulate Your Truth,” on October 6 and runs until the end of December.

Chris Garcia has been showing art and recently added Murals to the Graffiti Salon at 926 12th Street, Modesto.  He will be showing his work at the Central Valley Artists show on October 18, and I recently saw him doing a sidewalk pop-up at Lucille, 1218 H Street, in front of a packed house of diners. California Beauty College also added to the Murals on its walls, easy to see in proximity to the Queen Bean.  October is a month when one sees murals pop-up overnight. Check the railroad side of Skewers for the latest DoMo Walls International Mural

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festival, complete on October 6.

The Third Thursday Art Walk kicks off a busy weekend in Art on October 16. Tea Noelle’s Root Music series will be featured at Dragonfly Art for Life, adding to the creatives that night.  Same evening, the Cricket’s Hope fundraiser “The Art of Hope” takes place out in a Del Rio neighborhood.  October 18 is the CVA’s first show.  I turn 71 on the 16th.  Last month, Modesto View was forwarded a fan letter for Art View coverage of the Art Market at Virginia Corridor back in June.  I am happy to report to our readers that Art Market on the Virginia Corridor returns on November 1. A Good way to start the holiday art season. Near Roseburg Square.

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Join Red Tie Arts for a Great Night of The Blues Box Bayou Band, playing Cajon and Zydeco music with dancing, food and drink included. Dave Dow and Friends Smooth Jazz will open in the Bruce Backyard 1525 Marsha Ave. Red Beans and Rice with Chicken and drink for dinner. Saturday October 11, 2025. Doors open at 5pm. Red Tie Arts Kids at 5:30pm. Dave Dow and Friends 6:00pm-7:00pm, dinner 7:00pm7:30pm The Blues Bayou Band 7:30pm9:30pm. You are supporting music scholarships for individual music lessons provided to deserving young music students. Please come a support live music for a great cause in a beautiful setting. Please share with your friends!

HISTORY VIEW

The Strand Theatre

As is the case today with the State Theatre, Gallo Center, Prospect Theater, and Brenden Theatres, Downtown Modesto has long been anchored with a number of venues accommodating the performing arts and film. The grandest of Modesto’s historic theatres had been the Strand Theatre located at 1021 10th Street, which had screened movies and presented stage performances to its audiences for half a century before being shuttered and then lost to fire. While gone, the iconic theatre is still cherished by Modestans and lives on in the memories of generations of movie goers.

Built at a cost of $300,000, the Strand Theatre was reported to have been designed in the California Churrigueresque style by Reid and Reid Architects of San Francisco, who also designed the Spreckels Temple of Music in Golden Gate Park, Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, and the Golden State Theatre in Monterey among other notable San Francisco buildings. The Strand Theatre was owned by M. L. Markowitz and Moe Lesser, who also owned the Strand in San Francisco at the time. The theatre was outfitted for film projection, as well as

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vaudeville and other live stage productions, accompanied by a $30,000 Wurlitzer pipe organ. The large theatre auditorium provided seating capacity for 1,800 people and when first opened, ticket prices ranged from $0.30 to $0.50 including war tax depending whether your seats were in the Balcony, Balcony Loge, Orchestra, or Orchestra Loge sections.

Advertised to be “Modesto’s Most Beautiful Playhouse,” the Strand Theatre had its two-day grand opening begin on December 10, 1920 to considerable fanfare and public celebration with 3,500 people in attendance to commemorate the city’s newest theatre, lauded to be the grandest in the San Joaquin Valley. The occasion was marked with screenings of “The Mark of Zorro” starring Douglas Fairbanks, in addition to massive vaudeville acts and a pipe organ recital. Afterwards, a turkey banquet for 200 prominent guests was hosted at the Hotel Modesto, followed by dancing at the Winter Garden Ballroom. Civic leaders and members of the business community were in attendance to ring in the addition to Modesto, including Mayor George Ulrich, who had helped deliver the playhouse stage curtains

TDHS Class of ‘85 Reunion

which had arrived from San Francisco by chartered plane at the Modesto airport just ahead of the opening ceremony. Local motion picture enthusiast Frank Andrews captured the festivities surrounding the Strand’s opening on film, taken from the streets and from the air in a plane piloted by Harold “Bud” Coffee.

The Modesto Boys’ Band, led by Frank “Proof” Mancini, made its first vaudeville concert performance at the Strand on February 3, 1923. Later that year in October 1923, ownership of the theatre changed when acquired by the National Theaters Syndicate after a mortgage was foreclosed. The famed march composer and conductor, John Philip Sousa, and his band performed at the Strand Theatre a few times, playing a set of concerts in January 1924, then in January 1926, and later in November 1928.

The Strand Theatre remained open under various subsequent owners until it was declared a fire hazard by the Modesto Fire Department in 1971, after which point it remained vacant and continued to fall into disrepair. Despite hopes and dreams by many that one day the Strand Theatre would be restored, including its owner

Can you believe it has been 40 years? Downey’s Class of 1985 Reunion is approaching quickly, and I hope as many former alumni as possible can attend. On Friday, October 10th, there will be the 1st Annual Class of ‘85 Pub Crawl in Downtown Modetso starting at 5:30 pm. On Saturday, the 11th, come on out to Reed’s Car Vault, 1120 11th St, at 6 pm for the official reunion, with catering by Surla’s, there will be 80s music playing, and yes, a DeLorean or two will be on site to help us all go back in time. Sunday, the 12th, is Family and Friends Day at the Reed Ranch, starting at 11:30 am. Enjoy swimming, the lake, BBQ, and fun with friends. Contact Phil Osterli at 1985tdhs@gmail.com or Middagh Goodwin at beathappybooking@gmail.com

Elmo Wilson Sr., the Strand caught fire and much of the interior was gutted on July 28, 1984. Some believed the theatre was still salvageable even with the gutted conditions, but no effort came to fruition and the Strand was demolished. By 1988, the empty Strand Theatre lot was purchased by the City of Modesto.

Ultimately, the redevelopment of 10th Street in the 1990’s brought with it the loss of other Modesto icons like the Hotel Hughson and the Hotel Covell, but the reenvisioned civic hub did keep the Strand block as a destination for Modesto’s movie goers with the addition of the Brenden Theatres Modesto 18. While the Brenden represents a different era of downtown growth and cinema style than the Strand, the Brenden too was the largest movie theater in town when it opened and continues to be one of the major draws to Downtown Modesto.

Elmo Wilson Sr. on stage after the fire, 1984 Modesto Bee

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and crafts await at the Modesto Children’s Museum for MoChiBOO from October 1st - November

BREW VIEW

Kimoto Celebrates

Ten Years of Sushi, Sake, Japanese Whisky, and a good Mai Tai

By Middagh Goodwin and Brandilyn Mitchell

Why a Japanese pub in Modesto?

Because it’s different! Who doesn’t love drinks, sushi, and hanging out with people you enjoy? With elements of Japanese culture, large TVs for watching sports, a relaxing atmosphere, and mouth-watering food, you are sure to have a great izakaya experience right here in your own city. Some come in to eat creative and delicious plates of food, ranging from small bites like pineapple salmon to large plates like the Fuji Mountain, while others come for the drinks.

ModestoView: You first opened Kimoto Ten Years ago and have been going strong ever since. Tell us what your vision was. Brandon Dodge: When we first opened, we leaned heavily into the izakaya-style dining. We did not have ramen, udon, bowls, or even dinner plates. We only had small tapa-style plates and sushi. It was supposed to be drinking food. You order a drink and share some appetizers. Modesto wasn’t ready for that. Everyone kept asking where the food was lol. We pivoted. We moved all the small plates into appetizers, added traditional Japanese dishes such as ramen, and dinner plates. Expanded the specialty sushi rolls from 12 to about 42.

MV: You offer a fantastic selection of Japanese whisky, along with sake and craft beer.

BD: We came in right at the tail end of the 2nd Japanese whisky boom, which started around 2013, right when it became harder and harder to find award-winning pours. We still have the largest selection of Japanese whiskey in the Valley.

We started out with a big craft beer company from Japan called Coedo, pulling away from just traditional rice lagers. We had everything they had on tap. Unfortunately, they began to have shipping and distribu-

tion issues. However, it proved to us that people love craft beer, such as IPAS, to pair with their sushi, and we continue to rotate taps of craft beer.

MV: Tell us how you got started. You had several partners when you first opened, correct?

BD: When we started, there were 11 of us! But over time, it came down to a core group of three.  Danny Zeng, Kern Lew, and I. Sadly, Kern passed away. We keep this photo of him in the bar, though, having him take sake bombs with customers

MV: We hear you have teamed up with a local brewery for a 10th Anniversary beer/ BD: Alex from Contentment is brewing a Ginger IPA for us at 6.4%.

MV: Teaming up with local breweries and Distilleries is nothing new for Kimoto, isn’t that correct?

BD: When we first opened, we had a cocktail called the Manhattan East. It was a riff on a “perfect Manhattan” created by the legendary bartender Dale DeGroff. We partnered with DoGood Whiskey at the time to use as the base. It was crazy popular. Andrew from DoGood actually suggested barrel aging it and serving it on the rocks. Once we did it, it became even more popular than the original! We’ve since replaced the DoGood with High West Rye, but it remains extremely popular, to the point where we go through approximately 3-4 bottles of the cocktail per month.

Brandon Dodge and Danny Zeng opened Kimoto in October 2015. Dodge isn’t just

an owner; he is also the head bartender and creates delicious libations to go with his plates. Dodge fell in love with Tiki culture in 2004 during a resurgence. He went to LA to visit several well-known Tiki bars and find ingredients to recreate the drink at home. “The Pineapple version ‘Hawaiian’was invented in 1953-54, and is often the one people think of when you say ‘Mai Tai,” says Dodge. His favorite rum to sip is the Appleton 12, but for cocktails, he prefers Plantation or Hamilton Ministry of Rum. If you’re looking for something easy to find, though, you can’t go wrong with Sailor Jerry to sip.(It’s not Jamaican, so for Mai Tai, it’s not the best option.) “If you mix Sailor Jerry with diet, it’s perfect. Not too sweet, just right. If you drink it with regular soda, it’s way too sweet.”

Some come in to eat creative and delicious plates of food, ranging from small bites like pineapple salmon to large plates like the Fuji Mountain, while others come for the Mai Tais. So if you have not stopped by or it has been a minute, swing by in October and help Kimoto Sake & Sushi celebrate ten years in Modesto.

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FOOD VIEW

ModestoView readers know that we love downtown, especially areas that are beautiful, fun and exciting.  J Street, between 13th and 14th has got to be one of our favorites zones in town.  Lauren Jameson has been working on the LoFi Labs dream for the last couple of years and now she has hit the mark with a beautiful new dining experience.  Attached to LoFi Labs bar, home of amazing craft cocktails, is sexy blue space, with innovative food by Chef Nathan Heese, formerly of Concetta and Ripon Social.  The food is truly inspired and long-time Concetta fans will see some familiar treats with some new variations and creations. So, this is a pretty good way to start.  Lauren says she is a kitchen girl through and through, but she has turned this over to Chef Heese.  Lauren and her mom Ginevra wanted to create a beautiful space for dining and socializing and have succeeded.  Lauren and Heather Collins have been doing this since day one, and with the addition of bar ace and co-owner Shawna Love, they have created something magic with detailed craft drinks and a whole new dining experience. Lush velvet seating, cool lighting and great window seats are just the start.   Chef Nathan really wanted to make the food an experience, and really craft each plate along with sous Chef, Justin Pond.  Both are culinary school trained and have worked in the Modesto market and wanted to do something special.   Lauran, Justin and Nathan all grew up in families that cooked together where food was part of their family culture and the LoFi menu show it. We were treated to the new fall menu that is available now.  Watching this team in the kitchen was impressive as the kitchen is tight, efficient and great

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teamwork is necessary.

First off, we enjoyed a deep fried rice cake Poke appetizer, served as a 4-piece, topped with avocado, jalepeno and black sesame seeds. These are so popular, people want entrée sized orders of these.   For our second, we enjoyed the amazing and decadent butternut squash raviolis. Full stop, these are some of the best ever.  Concetta fans will recognize these with a new LoFi update, perfectly cooked in brown butter and now topped with hazelnuts and sage.  This should be first on your fall flavors list.  For the main, we enjoyed a 12 oz New York steak, thin-cooked in a maple bourbon sauce, and sliced over candied carrots. Perfectly cooked and fun to eat.  You need to pair this up with a Manhattan or a full red.  This is just a teaser of the new fall menu.

If you are asked about dessert, say yes to

the fruit shortbread.  Baked daily and covered with Grand Marnier soaked peaches and house whipped cream.  The shortbread is perfect and is not too sweet.  Perfect finish for dinner and another LoFi cocktail. Lauran and Paloma are also working on a mousse flight of dark, milk and white chocolate and other sweet finishes.

ModestoView tip, you should not miss the special chilled Carlo Rossi carafe of Burgundy. Seriously. Super-secret tip, ask for it Marci style.  They also have a Chablis that will take you right back to the 70s.   Don’t fret, the wine list has been crafted with the help of Paul Tremayne and has something for the picky palate . LoFi is an experience, the new fall menu is live, the cocktails are crafted in LoFi Labs bar and guest are invited to relax, explore the menu and enjoy. But wait, there’s more.

You can’t go to the Lab, without trying the special Halloween “Creepshow” menu, complete with haunted drinks like the Blood Bath, Creature of the Lagoon and ghoulish bloody teriyaki meatballs.  There will be special theme events and a special Halloween ball during October. Shawna also hosts cocktail making lessons that sell out quickly.

This is also a music live place, jazz dinners, DJs, art films, and they support the local arts and are open to new experiences. Look for theme nights and follow them on Instagram.  LoFi is open Wednesdays – Saturdays 5 – 9 (sometimes later)  Enjoy and tell your friends.

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INTER VIEW

By Chris Murphy

It is a strange desire to want to be scared, but it is something that defies logic, but captivates the imagination.  From the earliest film noir by Goerges Mieles’ Le Manoir du Diable (the House of the Devil) and the early 20th century versions of Frankenstein and Phantom of the Opera, people are drawn to these scary films.

People have such a wide range of what frightens, and it can be the sublime of Alfred Hitchcock or the gore of Wes Craven, but no two horror fans are alike. For a child, the evil Queen in Snow White is a showstopper, or for the ocean swimmer, the shark in Jaws.  In the 70s and 80s, it was slasher with the unstoppable Micheal Myers in Halloween or Jason in Friday the 13th.

We have some awesome local talent and we showcased many of our local filmmakers in our March 2025 issue.  Modesto is becoming a center of filmmaking that would make George Lucas proud.  With modern tech, people can live, work, act and create here and reach the rest of the world.   Let’s learn more.

Hakeem Pierstorff

Film makers have to start somewhere.  One of Hakeem’s first jobs was at the State Theatre and found his passion making films.  Hakeem is a 2-time winner of the 48 Hour Film festival for short films in the horror category. Now he is working on a new feature, and word has it, may be filmed partially at our house. Love this creativity. Let’s meet Hakeem.

MV: Did you get into filmmaking or the horror genre first

HP: When I was younger and starting to fall in love with film as an artistic medium, I found Star Wars (original trilogy and prequels) to be the most inspirational to me. My earliest filmmaking projects were stop-motion shorts that were primarily made with Lego Star Wars figures acting out lightsaber fights, and growing up it was my dream to make big science-fiction space epics just like Star Wars. But as I got older, my tastes in movies changed dramatically (not saying I don’t love Star Wars anymore). I love drama, I love thrillers, but horror was always the most attractive genre to me. Throughout High School I went through all the major slashers- your Freddy Krueger’s, Jason’s, Michael Myers’, Chucky’s

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etc. Then I started watching the more traditional classics, like The Shining, The Exorcist, and The Thing. Then the more obscure and stranger ones like Possession and In the Mouth of Madness. “Horror” is a broad label so you see more subversive, experimental, and weirder movies coming out of that genre than any other. And they are more fun and much cheaper to make, and there’s always a huge audience for horror.

MV: One of your films had a truck as the villain, how did you make that work cinematographically”

HP: Getting the killer truck in Suicide in Suburbia to look right on screen was a challenge but I had a vague idea of how to go about it beforehand. There were little shots to make it feel more alive, close-ups on the doors locking and windows rolling down seemingly on their own. For the big finale I used a simple reverse-footage trick for when it drives into my actor Ryan Rosenow. We started with him leaning over the truck as it’s pressed against him, pinning him to the wall. Then we drove the car backwards away from Ryan as he stood back up. When played in reverse (albeit not perfect) it looks like the car speeds right into him and crushes him against the wall. The shots of the car driving on its own were done simply with my dad driving it around while staying low enough that it looks like it’s driverless. Which wasn’t too hard because he’s very short, so he didn’t even have to get that low.

MV: Do you think the pressure to make a film fast has helped your film making skills?”

Paul Ragsdale and Angie De Alba

A&P Films – Modesto

Who says you can’t make a famous horror movie in Modesto?  Not Paul Ragsdale and Angie De Alba.  They met in the MJC film school and grew up watching the classic horror film like “Halloween”, “Friday the 13th” and others. Then they discovered vampires in “The Lost Boys and they found the direction they wanted.  From Cinco De Mayo in 2013 to Slashlorette Party and Murdercise, they have developed a big following. Now they are releasing their biggest production to date, Only Fangs, premiering at the State Theatre October 18.  We caught up with Paul and Angie for a few questions.

ModestoView: What made you decide to be film makers?

HP: The 48 Hour Competitions have absolutely helped, as soon as you’re let loose after getting your required line, prop, and genre you’re forced to do so much so fast. I actually think the time limit helps with the creative process because your brain is pumping out ideas way faster, and all the filmmaking limitations force you to be more creative with how you shoot and edit. And with it being a competition I’m always looking to make a movie that stands out with its story or ideas as much as possible.

MV: Who are some of your local mentors? What’s next for your film journey?”  HP: My earliest mentors would be the Runnels Brothers who are local filmmakers. I remember they let me hold a clapper and slate between takes during one scene they filmed in “The Last Alleycat”. It was a very inspirational experience. Andrew Wong, who hosts the 48 Hour Competitions is also a big one. I took two filmmaking classes he held at The State Theatre a long time ago, so he was my first film teacher. As for what’s next, I’ve shot a new short horror film titled “Don’t Walk Alone” which I’m very excited for, it’s currently being edited. But what I’m most excited for is a feature film I’m currently in pre-production for with my friend Nicholas Tehada titled The Bunch. We’re keeping the plot private for now, but it’s a mystery/ thriller with some sci-fi elements set in Modesto. We spent nearly a year writing the script and have been chipping away at pre-production for a few months, but we know the wait will be worth it.

Angie: I stumbled into filmmaking by taking a filmmaking class at MJC. I was looking for fun classes to fill my schedule and filmmaking sounded interesting. I had never considered making a movie until I took these classes. Even then, I still did not have aspirations of becoming a director until I met Paul. I met Paul in my first film class and we quickly realized that we wanted to be a couple and a filmmaking team.  Paul: My brother and I would make our own horror movies as kids and I loved it! As a teen I decided to try to pursue film “for real” after watching Reservoir Dogs and El Mariachi. I signed up for film classes at MJC and that’s where I met and fell in love with Angie. About 10 years after leaving school, getting jobs and getting a house together, we decided to make films together too!

MV: How did the initial success of your early films feel? Did it inspire you to do more?

Angie: It was surprising! I never expected anyone to be interested in watching our movies because we were not established filmmakers and had no budget or resources in our early filmmaking days. The fact that our movies were seen was exciting enough but the fact that they were enjoyed by viewers definitely inspired us to keep going. Paul: It felt very surreal. Once we entered the online world of independent horror, the doors just opened for us. Receiving attention from horror publications, distributors and horror fans from around the globe, really opened our eyes to a whole new world. We decided to to indulge in our B movie/horror movie heritage.

MV: How pleased were you with the success of your crowdfunding for Only Fangs?

Angie: I am still wrapping my head around it! It’s incredible and unexpected. We always challenge ourselves to push harder and try to do better than the last film we made but this was beyond what I was hoping for. Thank goodness for the success because this project ended up costing much more than anticipated. With every project we make, Paul & I still end up using some of our own personal funds on top of the funds raised in the campaign to complete our projects.

Paul: We were shocked! It’s been a progressive journey with crowdfunding but we did not expect to reach 60K with this project! And we are glad we did because every cent went into the film.By industry standards we are consider a “no budget” or maybe “micro budget” film but for us, this is a big budget epic film!

MV: As a person that still has all of my VHS tapes, are you offering that format for your vintage viewers?

Angie: Yes! It’s something that Paul takes on personally and I love that it is something we can offer to fellow physical media lovers.

Paul: This will be the 4th movie of ours that will have a VHS release! We make covers, labels and tapes ourselves! Its a real DIY operation with me dubbing our tapes one at a time with a single VCR.

MV: What inside tip or hint do you have for Only Fangs?

Angie: If you are from Modesto I think you will recognize several familiar locations serve as sets in the movie! You may even recognize a few local actors. We hope

Molly Souza

If you have checked our local theatre in Modesto, you have seen Molly Souza.   Her performances in Boeing Boeing and the horror movie Grind were stellar.  She has written and performed across the USA.  She is a studied librarian and she is currently involved a theatre technician at the Prospect Theatre Project and will be starring in Callie in Stop Kiss. Fun fact, she is Jack Souza’s daughter, the OG Prospect creator.  Molly has been busy acting and supporting new productions and in fact, won a best actress award for her favorite genre, horrors and thrillers.  Let’s catch up with Molly.

that these ties to the community will help endear the film to our fellow Modesto lovers and neighbors.

Paul: I would recommend catching up on some vampire classics such as From Dusk Till Dawn, Fright Night 1 and 2, and of course The Lost Boys! We have a few cinematic tributes hidden in the film!

MV: Do you plan to continue to make films in the Modesto area?

Angie: Yes. Modesto is our home and filmmaking headquarters. We are endlessly inspired by the contrast of our surroundings. Both the city streets and country roads serve as a perfect playground to make movies in. There is no shortage of talented individuals here as well so we love to collaborate with other local artists as much as possible.

Paul: Yes we do plan to keep making films in Modesto; I’m currently location scouting for the next project! We have shot scenes up north, down south, in the bay and even in Las Vegas, but Modesto will always be home for us.

MV: Although it seems obvious, are your films for 18 and over?

Angie: Not all of our films. We’ve made a couple of artsy movies that are safe. We’re mostly known for our slasher movies though and those have all the “bad” stuff in them..or “good” stuff depending on your view I guess!

Paul: Yes for sure, although I was watching R rated horror movies as a kid and I think I turned out okay (?) Times were different back then!

Learn more about A&P Productions at https://www.instagram.com/a_p_films/ www.youtube.com/@apfilms209  Note Adult Content.

MV: Are you a horror movie fan?  Molly: I am totally horror obsessed. Everything from slow burn psychological joints, to ghost stories, to slashers. All of it. I’ve seen Rosemary’s Baby (1968) more than any other film and my horror film spreadsheet is revered amongst friends and family.

MV:You have acted in a variety of Horror movies and plays, what do you find the most exciting?

Molly:Modesto is your home, and you have acted and performed across the USA, what keeps bringing you back?

I find Modesto to be one of the most complexly vibrant places I’ve ever been. You’d have a hard time going out here and not meeting artists, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and all around stellar human beings. Institutions like Prospect Theater Project, Gallo Center Repertory Company, Modesto Artists Movement, Filmmakers Association of Modesto, Opera Modesto, Central West Ballet (I could keep going here!!!) make this such a fertile ground for collaboration and creation. I love the people here and I love being a part of this history making stereotype smashing totally bad*ass community!

MV: Congratulations on your recent award. Tell us about it.

Molly: I have been so fortunate to work on projects I’ve really connected to and having my work recognized in any way is just a cherry on top of an already very rewarding sundae. I just took home Best Actress at a film festival for my work on an independent horror thriller called The House Among the Trees.  The film is a wild ride. Sort of like if Detroit Rock City took a really violent, hillbilly-laden, crime-centric turn in the middle. I loved this film and the role I had in it because it’s my dream mix of realistic horrors and witty romps. A little gore, a little laughter and I’m a happy girl. I

can’t wait for it to be available to stream I’m sure you’ll all hear me shouting it from the rooftops.

They don’t call me a scream queen for nothing, Chris! I might look like Opie Taylor but I have the capacity to be quite terrifying. (This is the part where I’m cheekily winking but you can’t tell because this is a paper not a video) Honestly, I think that horror can transcend all the mediums because what makes it scary, at least for me, is the empathetic connection to characters. When actors bring earnest humanity to characters everything scary that happens becomes that much scarier. Even if we can’t see it happening, we can imagine it  happening to us.

MV: What’s next for Molly Souza?  Molly: Easily one of the coolest parts of my life is how often I get to do what I love. I get to make art with awesome, inspiring people. I’m working on designing a set for the next production at Prospect Theater Project, I’m gearing up to direct a play this Winter, I’m preparing for a starring stage role in Spring. I just starred in an insane sci-fi Grindhouse film called Grind, and we’re embarking on a festival circuit with that project. I have a post-apocalyptic musical called SpeakEasy booked and funding now. One of my favorite independent writers, Blair Hoyle, just reached out to me about another film and I’m trying to get him out to Modesto.

I’m doing a reading of a Nick Zagone original that is soon to hit the stage. I’m making my graphic art over at @mollywiththebrightredhair. Every day is packed with creative opportunities these days and I’m hungry for them all. Hey, you, reader! Let’s do something cool and creative. Let’s add to the list! For me, life is about making art with my community and I’m seizing all the opportunities that come my way.

BIG VIEW

By Chris Murphy & the View Crew

Spooky Festivities!

Performances and Cinema!

Dial M for Murder

Gallo Center Repertory Company

Don’t miss the Gallo Center Repertory Company’s Dial M for Murder! A new version of the play that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece live at the Gallo Center. October 10th-12th and October 16th-18th | Gallo Center for the Arts. Tickets at www.galloarts.com – Starting at $25

Sleepy Hollow – Central West Ballet

Central West Ballet presents Washington Irving’s classic story - a feast for the eyes with striking autumnal scenes, exciting barn dances and a journey through haunted woods as Ichabod Crane tries to escape the Headless Horseman!

October 24th and 25th at 7:00 PM | Gallo Center for the Arts. Tickets at www.galloarts.com – Starting at $42

Rocky Horror at the State

50 Years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Celebrate with the State Theatre – get your tickets soon, this one sells out FAST! The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to downtown Modesto! The State in partnership with the Bay Area production Barely Legal is bringing costumes, fun, and energy to the late night screening of Rocky Horror. NO food, water, fish, rice, etc., will be allowed in the theater... but costumes and particiPATION are encouraged.

October 25th at 9:00 PM – Doors at 8:00 AM. $17.00.

Spooooooky Movies at the State

Oct 12th – 2:00 PM Practical Magic | $10.00

October 17th – 10:00 AM Saw | $12.00 (Not Family Friendly!)

October 18th – 1:00 PM Frankenstein | $10.00

October 18th – 7:00 PM Hocus Pocus | $12.00

October 26th – 12:00 PM Corpse Bride | $10.00 (Family-friendly crafts and face painting, candy, and more starting at 11:00 AM)

Prospect Radio Cavalcade Arsenic and Old Lace

October 18th  7:30 PM | Doors at 6:30 PM | Tickets $15. One of the most popular shows of the season, make sure to check our Prospect Theatre Project’s Halloween Radio Cavalcade Arsenic and Old Lace! With eccentric family members, a haunted marriage on Halloween, an unsuspecting corpse and more – this is a one night only event as staged readings of classic radio plays with live music and sound effects. This event is fun for the whole family. Get your tickets NOW if you dare…Contact the box office at info@prospecttheaterproject.org or 209-549-9341

Corn Mazes and Fall Fun! Fantozzi Farms

You’ll be blown away by all the fun included at Fantozzi Farms in Patterson - corn mazes, pumpkin patch, and the following Courtyard attractions: hayride, jumping pillow, corn seed pit, hay pyramid, Punching Pumpkins Fence Maze, pedal car raceways, new ENLARGED petting zoo, pipe slides, pig races, gravity wagon basketball, archery range, cornhole games, two obstacle courses, amusement-style ride on pig derby, mini hay bale maze, food court, and many new photo ops! All for $15 – kids under 2 FREE! Extra haunts available to add to general admission like the zombie paintball, haunted maze, corn cannons and more! CORN MAZE is open until Nov. 2nd Mon.-Thurs. 4-7 pm, Fridays 4-10 pm, Saturdays 10 am-10 pm,and Sundays 10 am-8 pm. Ages 3 and Up. (Two and under are FREE with a paying adult) Admission fee: $15. 2665 Sperry Ave Patterson, CA 95363

Dutch Hollow Fall Festivities

Opening October 3rd and open 7 days a week 10 AM to 8 PM until Halloween – check out Dutch Hollow Farms for pumpkin patch, hay rides, corn mazes, petting zoo, attractions and more! The perfect fall family picture location for pumpkin and farm vibes. Check out the calendar at www.dutchhollowfarms.com for hours of operation. Monday - Thursday $15.00 per person 2 and under FREE | Friday - Sunday $20.00 per person 2 and under FREE. 2500 Santa Fe Avenue Modesto, CA 95357

Preston Castle

Haunted Tours | Tickets $35 | VIP $50

October 10th and 11th, 17th and 18th, 24th and 25th

Walk the haunted halls where whispers of the past echo through cold stone walls. Encounter the ghosts, creeping shadows, and bone-chilling scares around every corner. Where history never rests… and neither will you. Learn more and get your tickets at www.prestoncastle.org. 900 Palm Drive Ione, CA 95640

Pumpkins and Fright Night at Bookish

Oct 11th 10 AM – 4 PM Paint a Pumpkin! Paint-a-pumpkin is back! Pay for a pumpkin at the register (prices range from $3-8) and use paints and supplies for your creation. Oct 23rd 7 PM – 9 PM Fright Night! A Haunting Celebration of the stories that thrill & chill us! Buy your $10 ticket and join Bookish (if you dare) for an evening of: frighteningly fun games, fiendishly good discounts on mystery/thriller/horror books, special spooky merch, and more! PLEASE NOTE: This is an 18+ event! Bookish: 811 W Roseburg Ave Modesto

Howard Prep Training HalloweenFest

on HALLOWEEN, October 31st - Howard Prep & TRG Productions Present: Halloween Fest 2025! All Ages Event – Kids 10 and Under FREE. There will be live music, costume contest, raffle prizes, face painting, trick or treating, food, drinks, and more! Plus Howard Prep is a great organization helping to train and support individuals facing barriers in the community. Tickets are $20 – Doors Open 4:30 PM on Friday, October 31st. Witmer Event Hall, 1424 Stonum Rd. Modesto CA 95351

FREE EVENTS!

Boo Boulevard - FREE

Halloween CALENDAR

10/03 The Lost Boys at the State Theatre

10/05 Harvest on Main in Downtown Escalon

10/12 Valley Dream Car Trunk or Treat at Graffiti

USA Classic Car Museum

10/17 Saw at the State Theatre

10/18 Halloween Bingo at Splash

October 25th – 2:00 – 6:00 PM Columbia State Park. Just up the hill join the old-time festivities and fun with costume and jack-o-latern contests, face painting, photo booth, trick or treating, creepy crafts, and much more in a historic and hall of fame park! Sponsored by Friends of Columbia State Park.

The McHenry Museum - Between Two Worlds: Dia de los Muertos Celebration - FREE

Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, 2025 6:00-8:00 PM | 1402 I Street, Modesto

Honor the beauty of remembrance with altars, music, and traditions. Explore the Museum transformed - where marigolds guide the spirits, ofrendas tell stories, and every photograph carries a legacy. This is a free event, open to all. No registration required to attend. If you would like a space to build your own altar, please indicate your interest by submitting the registration form found at the link below; space is limited and submission does not guarantee a spot. Full details are available on the registration page! Register for an altar space here: https://wkf.ms/4gfEW4d

2025 McHenry Mansion

Spooktacular - FREE

October 28th 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Join the City of Modesto’s McHenry Mansion and the Stanislaus County Library for a special Halloween event! Enjoy spooky storytimes, singalongs, activities and, the holiday favorite trickor-treating! This is a free event, open to children ages 2-17 and their families. Candy, crafts and giveaways available while supplies last!

Farmers Market Trick or Treating – FREE October 25th 2025

Join the Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market October 25th in your favorite costumes and bring the whole family for a fun morning of Trick-or-Treating at the market! Swing by each vendor to pick up some special treats. Starts at 10 AM while supplies last. MCFM Open 8:00 – 1:00 PM every Thursday and Saturday in October – special Halloween Trick or Treating on the 25th.

10/18 Frankenstein at the State Theatre

10/18 Hocus Pocus at The State Theatre

10/18 Only Fangs at The State Theatre

10/22 Trunk or Treat at Pleasant Valley Memory Care

10/24 Trunk or Treat Spooktacular at Bitritto Court, Modesto

10/24 Trunk or Treat at Modesto Valley Fitness

10/24 Trunk or Treat Craft Fair at Life Connection Church

10/24-25 Halloween Party at Crocodile

10/24-25 Ghost Walk in Downtown Turlock

10/24-25 Haunted Heyride at Jacob Meyer Park, Escalon

10/25 Trunk or Treat at Mitchell Harley Davidson

10/25 Michael’s Revenge at 18Seventy Brewery

10/25 Halloween Event at Turlock Sportsmen Club

10/25 Crosstown Shadow Parade at Whitmore Park, Ceres

10/25 Rocky Horror Picture Show at the State Theatre

10/25 Halloween Rock n Roll Costume Party at Dying Breed

10/25-26 All Hallows Faire in Sonora

10/26 The Corpse Bride at the State Theatre

10/26 Halloween Meet Up and Market at Marshall’s Plaza

10/26 Trunk or Treat at Stanislaus Animal Service Agency

10/26 Once Upon a Halloween at The Fruit Yard

10-29 Fun Junkies Trunk or Treat at Five Eye Brewing

10/30 Haloween Trick or Treat at Belmare, Oakdale 10/30-31 Phantasm in the Footlights at the State Theatre

10/31 Sip n Shop Trunk or Treat at Post Restaurant

10/31 Truck or Tent n Treat Downtown Hughson

10/31 Treatacular at Davis Park Church

10/31 Trunk or Treat in Downtown Waterford

10/31 Halloween Fest at Howard Prep, Modesto

10/31 Trunk or Treat at Persuasion Brewing

10/31 Trunk or Treat Game Night in Downtown Gustine

10/31 Halloween Party at Crocodile

10/31-11/02 Haunted House at 207 Phoenix Ave, Modesto

Celebrating Modesto Area Arts

By Middagh Goodwin

On October 21st, the Modesto Area Music Awards will celebrate twenty-six years of music and live entertainment in the 209 at the Historic State Theatre in Downtown Modesto. Who would have imagined in 2000 that twenty-six years later, MAMA would still be going strong and become an annual event that many people eagerly await and are passionate about? Both Chris Murphy and Ricci have championed music in Modesto and the surrounding areas, from X-Fest to the ModestoView, creating and sponsoring events incorporating all styles of music and hosting the annual awards show. Over the years, thousands of acts, venues, and events have been celebrated, and you, the fans, have chosen the winners. This year will be no different. Voting went live on September 22nd and will continue until October 19th at 11:59 pm. Make sure to check out all the MAMAnees in the sixteen different categories so you don’t miss any of your favorites. You get one vote and must verify your email address to ensure it counts.

As always we look forward to performances by current MAMAnees with highlights often coming from the Youth, Latin, and Americanna. Who have been some of your favorite performers over the years? As always, we want to extend our gratitude to Darin Morris and VMI for providing the backline that enabled the bands to perform. This year Soul-Fidelity Sound System will be stage managing and running sound for the event, You might have heard their work at the recent Modesto Artist Movement tape release at the Queen Bean. As we enter our 26th year, it is crucial that we recognize and support the groups that are doing great work in the Modesto area. The MAMA focus has always been to

MAMA VIEW CELEBRATION VIEW

MAMA Celebrates Modesto’s First Commercial Band and Radio Station

promote and celebrate paid LIVE music in our community. Our fundraising supports Music in the Plaza, Rockin’ Holiday, May the 4th and other shows as possible where the musicians are paid.   100% of every dollar goes directly to pay bands and sound for professional-grade shows and helps with promoting.  Thanks to all that have donated and if everyone just donated $10 or $20 we could start funding shows. Hit the QR code and help us continue to make more live music happen in Modesto. We welcome the Modesto Artists Movement, MoFolk, Girls Smash Guitars, VMI, G&K and the other promotion groups that are doing so much and celebrate them as part of the MAMAs. Members from these groups will be presenting awards alongside your host, Middagh Goodwin, Chris Ricci, and Chris Murphy.

The event at the State Theatre is a Black Tie(Dress to Impress) Event and is free to attend for MAMAnees and a guest each. If you plan on attending, please email mamarecords209@gmail.com to comfirm the number of people who will be attending so we can have you set for the guest list. For those who are unable to attend, you can view the event at www.modestoview. com or on Facebook @modestoview

In the final years of the Great Depression, Modesto’s first radio station, KTRB, took to the airwaves, broadcasting a lively mix of recorded and live music. The very first band to appear on the station was a group of five young men who called themselves the Swanee Cowboys. Each member was known by a distinctive nickname: Roy Sanderson was “Hungry,” Eldon Barrick was “Slats,” Cliff Wheeler was “Jake,” Stanley Dennis was “Skeeter,” and Sydney London was “Sy.”

As KTRB gained momentum, other live acts followed, including Arkie and the Hillbillies and the soon-to-be-famous Maddox Brothers and Rose. But the Swanee Cowboys hold a special distinction as the station’s very first staff band. Originally scheduled from 7:00 to 7:30 each morning, their growing popularity soon earned them a full hour—and a weekly paycheck of $10. Station engineer Cecil Lynch even made an experimental test recording of the Cowboys on an aluminum disc. Since the group

typically performed live on-air, that single disc remains the only known recording of Modesto’s pioneering radio band.One of the songs they sang on the aluminum disc was called “Just Because.” The song “Just Because” was written in 1929 by Sydney Robin, Joe Shelton, and Bob Shelton, and it was first recorded by Nelstone’s Hawaiians that same year. It gained further recognition when The Shelton Brothers released their version in 1933. Elvis and Brenda Lee both later recorded a rendition of  “Just Because”.  Skeeter Dennis’ family members will be attending the MAMAs as well as Bob Lang for KTRB Radio

Other guests will be announced closer to showtime.

Thanks to Wes Page for this research and effort connecting the family for the MAMAs.

POETRY VIEW

Haven Poetry with Purpose

Queen Bean Coffee House, Modesto

Poetry With Purpose is more than a poetry night. It’s a gathering of survivors, artists, and allies using creativity to spark connection and advocate for change. Expect powerful spoken word, open-mic moments, haiku battles, and a community that believes no one should have to heal alone.   October 17, 6 pm to 9 p

go modesto

International Festival

Get your passport ready and head to Graceada Park to experience international food, music, dance, children’s crafts and more at this annual event celebrating diverse heritages. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free. 209-809-4741.

TRUNK OR TREAT: GRAFFITI USA PARTNERS WITH VALLEY DREAM CAR FOR SPOOKTACULAR EVENT

Mark your calendars for a day of family fun, cars, and Halloween spirit! The Graffiti USA Museum is teaming up with Valley Dream Car! This free community celebration promises thrills for car enthusiasts and Halloween lovers alike as Valley Dream Car’s 5th Annual Trunk or Treat comes to Graffiti USA on Sunday, October 12th, 2025.

The museum parking lot will transform into a spectacle of cool cars and costumes as over 200 show stopping vehicles—from vintage classics to sleek modern machines—line up for the judged car show. Vehicle owners can register for $30, with roll-in between 6:30-7:30 AM before the show officially begins at 9 AM.

“This collaboration represents the best of both worlds,” says Museum executive director Cecil Russell. “Valley Dream car combines their passion for cars with Halloween fun in a way that brings the entire community together.”

The day’s highlight reel includes a costume contest at 10 AM with awards for Best Kids, Adult, and Pet costumes. Visitors can mingle with influencers from 10:30 AM to 1 PM, witness an earth-shaking sound competition at 11 AM, and enjoy the always entertaining “Car Limbo” at noon, where lowriders prove just how close to the ground they can get.

Children will delight in trick-or-treating among the display vehicles. The event concludes with an awards ceremony from 1-2 PM, recognizing the most impressive vehicles. So don your best costume, bring the kids, and experience what organizers call “a ‘boo-tiful’ day you won’t want to miss!” For more information, visit the Graffiti USA Museum website using the QR code below.

Support Graffiti USA’s Mission

While already serving as a popular community venue with 50,000 square feet of event space, the Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum needs your support. The Museum “Build the Lobby” campaign, aims to complete the Museum’s first phase of construction - including a new entrance, a California Welcome Center operated by Visit Modesto, permanent restrooms, and exterior upgrades—requiring $1.5 million in funding to complete these projects. Visit the Museum to learn more about the future vision. Consider donating today!

AUTHOR VIEW

Become An Author

By Paula Treick DeBoard, Bookish

Have you always thought about writing a book, but you don’t know where or how to get started? The answer, believe it or not, may be in just… starting.  We can help you with that!  For fiction writers, check out the three-part Historical Fiction Workshop series led by Paper Lantern Writers, held in Bookish on three Sunday afternoons: October 12, October 26 and November 9. Each session has been carefully planned to introduce you to the important elements of writing historical fiction: researching your novel, digging into your historical world, and expanding on history. Organizer Edie Cay, an accomplished novelist, stresses that these skills are useful for all genres of fiction writing, and all writers are welcome! Visit www.bookishmodesto.com/events for links to these workshops and to find more information.  We’re also, believe it or not, edging closer to November, that month of pumpkin spice everything, cozy scarves and ubiquitous Christmas music. But for writers, November has long been known as “national novel-writing month.” For the second year in a row, we’re putting our own spin on this

with Novelish, a month-long writing community with individual challenges and group meet-ups. Last year, we had dozens of participants and THOUSANDS of words written on our manuscripts. Send us an email at bookish@bookishmodesto. com with the subject NOVELISH to get on our mailing list for more info.  And check out event page for more information about Second Tuesday Poetry on October 14, featuring five poets reading for ten minutes each: Casey Giffin, Daley Perry, Cynthia Barstad, Paloma Contreras and Melchor Sahagun III.

HOUSEHOLD BATTERY

RECYCLING

We collect batteries curbside! Call to make an appointment 209.577.5494 or visit www.modesogov.com/3110

SPORTS VIEW

League play is underway & the stats are rising.

Volleyball.

Modesto High: Junior, Amilia Sessler currently leads the Modesto area in two categories, 4.1 Digs Per Set & 239 Digs this season. Coach Traci Mulder quoted” Amilia has emerged as a force to be reckoned with defensively.  She leads with her tireless hustle on the court and with her defensive skills. She is hardworking, coachable, and learning how to compete day - in and day -out. I have no doubt she is just getting started as a Libero and definitely has what it takes to continue playing beyond high school if she keeps working and looking to grow!”. Mohi is looking forward to its Breast Cancer Awareness game on October 7th against Turlock High.

Enochs: Is still looking to play a spoiler role going into league. They are led by seniors,  Lileahna Leiva with 53 assets, and Scarlett Gonzales with 2.6 Digs Per Set and Kylie Obispo 8 Serving Aces. Enochs Breast Cancer Awareness game will be on October 9th against Downey High.

Downey: The Lady Knights are coming off a solid pre-season schedule finishing 16-6. They are led by sophomore, Zaniyah Corneille who leads the Modesto area in Serving Aces, Kills Per Set and Hitting Percentage. Downey is scheduled to compete against Gregori High on October 2nd & 22nd for league title or playoff spot.

Gregori: The Jags are also coming off a strong pre-season schedule with returning head coach Alex McDaniel. A 14-player roster with 3 sophomores, 3 seniors and 8 juniors. The team is led by sophomore, Alvin Morris in team 12 blocks and senior, Emma Apodaca 176 assets and junior, Audri McDaniel 3.9 Digs Per Set.

By Coach Colin McBride

Football:

Modesto High: Rivalry game against Gregori on October 24th, will also be senior night and home coming of the Panthers. Mohi is looking to bring home a win and the “ Cat Fight” trophy for the first time since 2015.

Johansen: Head coach Rod Smith Jr varsity team is looking solid this season, coach Smith Jr. quoted “ We have been preaching since the spring to play all 3 phases of the game, offense, defense, and special teams well, and we did it over there league win against Beyer.  Joho looks to compete against Lathrop High on October 9th at Johansen. Which could possibly be for the WAC title.

Enochs: A huge north Modesto match up for the Enochs Eagles vs. Gregori Jags. October 16th game should be a good one.

Girls Flag Football:

Gregori: Leanord Weaver leads the team this fall, his varsity team is competing for a league title and going deep in the playoffs.

Enochs: Brian Barker returns to head coach the girls flag football team this fall, his varsity team plans on also playing a spoiler roll as the finish up league play.

Modesto: This year’s varsity team is led by coach Miguel Velazquez - Soria. Mohi is fighting for their first win of the season, and they still have 8 more games to go.

Water Polo.

Modesto High: The boys are led by Colton Morrison, Pheonix De La Cruz and Nikola Dragasevic in team points, while the Girls are Josephine Huges and Olivia Gutierrez. Both coaches, Mackenzie Nunes and Daniel Driver, are looking forward to league play in the month of October and match up against rivalry Gregori high.

Enochs: Head coach Matt Vinson has a full roster of 15 players on the boy’s program, Enochs is looking to compete for the CCAL title this season. The girls are led by head coach Joelle Rocha and her roster of 13 athletes.

PERFORMING VIEW

There is so much on stage this month. Lucky we have the Big View for the Haunted performances.  Let’s check in on the mortal world of stage and song.

After last month’s opener, the Gallo Center is up to speed for a great year.  Every performance at the Gallo is well crafted, excellent sound and light and a short drive home. Check out these performances and get your tix at www.galloarts .org

Get your calendar ready.  Oct - 5 Lea Salonge – Stage & Screen 2 and 6 pm, Oct 10 – 11Modesto Symphony -  Rachmaninoff, Oct 16 - American Idol Winners Live – David Cook, Maddie Poppe, Noah Thompson, Oct 18 - Ladies Night – Sheena Easton, Taylor Dayne and Tiffany  7:30, Oct 19 - Boz Skaggs –  5pm, Oct 24 - Under the Streetlamp – Oct 24 7:30 Do Wop, Four Seasons , Drifters, Beach Boys, Beatles & more. Oct 25 - Master Chef All-Stars Live.  Don’t miss Lila Downs on Oct 25  5 pm and finish off the month with the sounds of Chicago on Oct 30 with Leonid & Friends –  7:30

The State

The state starts off rockin’ with a Led Zeppelin tribute with Led Zepagain – Oct 4.  Laugh it up with  Paul Rodriguez and Pablo Francisco Live – Oct 10, Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day – Planting Seeds – Oct 14

This will be amazing, The Graduates featuring the music of Simon and Garfunkel – Oct 16, and put your detective hat on for Modesto Confidential  - Oct 24 and check out crime scenes.

Don’t lose your tickets to Steve Trevino –Sold Out  - Oct 26 and Phantasm in the Footlights = Halloween Variety Spoof & Review, Oct 30 and 31st.

Eric Clapton by The Vibes

Don’t miss the greatest hits of Eric Clapton at the benefit for CSAS and the State Theatre. Enjoy classic songs and epic guitar solos by two of Modesto’s best guitarists, Joe Barretta and Gary Nelson

Prospect Theatre Project

This is Modesto’s indie theatre of locally crafted plays and performances.  It is now home to the Off the Air Music series that features Affectionately, Mariki Christine and Dogpatch  Oct 10

Arsenic and Old Lace Radio Cavalcade –Oct 18 – 7:30 P,

The Historic Fallon House is home to great theatre by the Sierra Repertory Theatre this month.  Take a day and enjoy historic Columbia before you take in the show. Please check www.sierrarep.org for days and showtimes.

Of Mice and Men

In California during the Great Depression, George and Lennie, two migrant workers, hope to one day acquire their own piece of land. But when trouble stirs up on the job, George must choose between protecting his friend or staying the course towards his version of the American dream

Through October 25 - Fallon House

Constellations

This spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know—delving into the infinite possibilities of their relationship and raising questions about the difference between choice and destiny.

October 3-26

Turlock Community Theatre season is getting going with Quinn Dale Comedy –Oct 11 7:30 and  BlackHawk  on Oct 23 – 7:30. www.turlocktheatre.org

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Dia de los Muertos

And now for something fun for the kids !   Sesame Street Elmo & Friends Oct 12  = Gallo Center  Magic Puppet Workshop – Oct 29 – The State Theatre 3-5 pm for grades 3-6  5:30 –7:30 for 7-12 and adults.

Celebrate the dead and your history at Die De Los Muertos where you will find food, craft vendors, altars, live music, dancers and more than 80 classic cars on display at this cultural celebration. Not to be missed is the beautiful procession to downtown Modesto that leaves from the old St. Stanislaus Church 709 J St., to 10th St Plaza beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event is noon-8 p.m. 10th St Plaza, 1010 10th St., Modesto. October 25 Free. 209-303-2664.

of the Vibes.  There will also be special guests.  October 11.  7 pm.

SONGWRITER VIEW

The Gift of the Grind

By Mattéa Overstreet

For Nathan Ignacio, life as a working musician is measured in highway miles. “The road can be loud with thought and quiet at the same time,” he says. “Sometimes I’m rehearsing songs in my head, turning over a lyric until it fits. Other times it’s just the wind and the hum of the tires. You think about the people you’ve met, the people you miss, and all the things you’ve given up to be out there. Going from the spotlight to dark lonesome roads in the middle of the night. It’s a mix of emotions and self-driven purpose.”

What audiences see on stage is only part of the story. “What they don’t see are the costs of doing business: physically, emotionally, financially. Loading in and out gear can get exhausting night after night. The prices of music gear getting higher while the payout for a working musician stayed the same over the last 50 years. Being on the road can feel like a long-distance marathon. You start to question yourself

and your choices, and at times you want to give up.”

Still, there are nights that remind him why he doesn’t. At the River Ranch Music Festival years ago, after a season of personal struggle, the power went out mid-show. “Instead of stepping off, I asked a few friends to come sit with me on stage. Then another joined, and another. Before you know it, the stage was filled with my friends and colleagues. When the generator finally kicked back on and the sound returned, they all stayed. We turned the whole show into this powerful moment, singing songs together and bonding through music. It’s still one of my deepest points of gratitude.”

That same spirit fuels Ignacio’s next chapter: the Creative Collective Music Library. “I grew up poor, and at times homeless and in and out of foster care. But I had a harmonica and a guitar. Without a doubt music saved my life and gave me hope,” he says.

“The library was born out of that need. It’s a way to give back, to remove barriers, and to create a safe public place where anyone can access music gear, join a jam or a band, get lessons, or just listen to a record. I truly believe this can change the world one town, one person, one instrument at a time.”

The first Creative Collective Library opens this November in Mokelumne Hill. Volunteers, music gear, and empty spaces are all needed to bring it to life.

To learn more or get involved, visit thecreativecollectivelibrary.org

Learning as Illumination

By Chris Condon

As a long-time educator, I’ve always advocated for being not only an active learner but a “life-long” one.  It’s good for the mind and body to seek out and cultivate the “new” – say, the new hobby, or vacation spot, or sports activity.  Yet too often it seems that once we have set a goal to acquire the new, we encounter a kind of resistance, a voice in one’s head that says, “Well, I’ve never been a gardener… I used to play tennis, but… I tried playing the guitar, only I gave it up when…” The inspiration loses its spirit and seems to dissolve into thin air. Or does it?

Our minds are a beautiful thing – a miracle, really, that reveals a sensory world in continual flow.  It’s astounding that we can open our eyes and see the morning light, or hear the songbird outside the window, or feel the warm blanket against our skin… All of it is new; we need only awaken to it.  In fact, if these sensory phenomena were assigned a color and seen on a movie screen, an explosion of radiance would appear, energy and information flowing in all directions, rivers of color and light.    Even more amazing, alongside this

illumination of sensory experiences, our conceptual minds endlessly create thoughts, ideas, insights, and so on.  Taken together, the sensory and conceptual are continually in flux, always moving, exploring, experiencing, understanding.  This is our uniquely human illumination – the life of sensory revelation on the one hand, and the life of conceptual brilliance on the other.  Fused. Seen in this light, being a life-long learner isn’t so much setting fixed goals and accumulating more skills, whether new or old.  Rather, it is allowing the flow of energy inherent within our lives to carry us along in new directions, leading us onto paths that will appear in the right way, in the right time.  The Irish clearly knew this, as can be heard in their blessing from long ago: “May the road rise up to meet you,/ May the wind be always at your back,/ May the sun shine warm upon your face,/ and the rain fall soft upon your fields.”

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1. Music by Lauren Kelly outside Penny University is a great idea.

2. Little River Band plays the Fruityard

3. @thatonebeergal checks out the new tasty brews

4. Cool rides outside of Trevino’s Barber Shop.

5. Nat Boldens Blues State of Mind Band played Music in the Plaza

6. Autumn, Abigail and Vivian celebrate Harvest Moons’ anniversary.

7. The family of “Skeeter” Dennis of the Swahnee Cowboys at the Modesto 50+ Gala

8. Pat Durr and Wes Page put together a great look at the band of Modesto at the Modesto 50 + gala.

9. Mike McNulty shares a moment with Connie Hightman of Kent Whitt and the Downbeats

10. Family and friends of the late musician Deck Hogin at the Modeeto 50 + Gala

11. The Leupps enjoy the Commemorative Air Force breakfast and check out the planes.

12. Chris Murphy, Jeff Reed and Jay Lone check out Modesto’s classic cars.

13. The Modesto High Bell made it to the reunion at the Graffiti USA Museum

14. Gary and Sherlyn Nelson enjoy some time with Jay Leno

15. Jay Leno, Tina and Rico chat about their Impala

16. Tony Serrano and the Penny University team for their 1-Year anniversary.

17. The Queen Bean team at the barista latte art throwdown at Penny University

18. Lisa Gotelli, Angie Good and Kelly Grannis-McCarty enjoy the Edible.

19. The Sciabica team shared their Track 424 beer at the Edible Extravanganza

20. Darius Rucker signs to a sold out crowd at the Fruityard.

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Chris Murphy:6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, Modesto DID: 1, 16, 17

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