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“Michael Rennie was ill, the day

the earth stood stilI, and he told us, where we stand. And Flash Gorden was there, in silver underwear, Claude Rains was the invisible man”. – Science Fiction Double Feature, from Rocky Horror Picture Show. I have always been a science fiction fan. I was obsessed with 2001: A Space Odyssey when it came out and the books of Kurt Vonnegut, Arthur C Clark and Ray Bradberry where mind blowing and the Day the Earth Stood Still with the robot Klaatu represented so much. My good friends were Trekkies when I was in grade school and junior high and my friend Terry Allen had a comic book store. When Star Wars came out, it was a game changer, but science fiction in the home was Star Trek and Lost in Space. This month, Star Trek turns 60 and it’s important to celebrate the importance of the that show. From “I’m a country doctor”, to “Beam me up Scotty” to “Live Long and Prosper”, the imagination and lexicon that these inspired were as big as the universe. As I write this, I learned of the deaths of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. Dolly’s goodness was intergalactic and she is an example of using fame and power for good to help those in need. More people in charge need to be like her. You can be successful, but you can also deliver goodness and hope to those with less. Simple really. I saw Rocky Horror when it came out along with Phantom of the Paradise. I have seen the play in London and attended my fair share of midnight showings and Tim Curry’s Dr. Frank-n-furter made a mark that few will forget. Our project this month in ModestoView was to find better ways to connect our

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community and bring people together. I say it frequently, that Modesto’s secret sauce is our volunteer network. We have doers, givers, leaders and organizers. Modesto needs to do all it can to make sure we have a local economy that will support our philanthropic needs. This is really important. If you have a role in this direction, it’s mission critical that we have locally owned companies that will give back. Thanks to this we have events like the Community Brunch that supports many non-profits, Edible Extravaganzas that help youth and people in need. We have walks and concerts for Alzheimers and Cancer research and Senior Strides to keep people moving, and Powers of the Purse to support community giving and it all takes a strong network of those that can give and those that will volunteer, or both, and Modesto is lucky to have this network. So do what you can to get involved, support these local organization and make sure you look across our whole community to see where there is a need. This month we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and this is where we truly experience the depth of Modesto. We are all better when we understand and engage in other cultures. Most of the issues we face nationally occur because people don’t learn about other cultures, people and customs. When we all work together, it is better. Period. We learn, we explore and we get smarter and learn more compassion and empathy. This is where we need to be and I am grateful for the many people in the many cultures in our community that educate me on a regular basis. Heck, cruising is back and that’s thanks to our Low Rider community, so I hope you will enjoy the

Low Rider Holiday on September 26. There is so much fun to be had this month. Opera Modesto presents the Barber of Seville (Figaro, Figaro Figaro anyone?), the final month of Music In the Plaza happens each Friday night in 10th St Plaza, free thanks to our local sponsors and soon we will be getting ready for the 27th Annual MAMA Awards. Make sure you get Middagh Goodwin your MAMAnee recommendations. As you know, we love to celebrate local music. This month, the Picnic at the Pops and the opening of the Gallo Center 26/27 season with Idina Menzel is happening. Such variety and riches of talent, and the thing these all have in common are volunteers and donors and doers. We need every one of you here in Modesto. I am grateful to our advertisers that make it possible to write, design, print and deliver ModestoView magazine each month. Please make sure you support these local businesses. I hope to see you out and about and thank you for taking the time to read ModestoView. With gratitude, Chris Murphy, Publisher and Founder chrism@modestoview.com With gratitude, Chris Murphy Founder & Publisher, ModestoView. chrism@modestoview.com

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in Modesto at the Legends of the Cruise Ceremony in 2021. . So we put aside our love of Star Wars this month and showcase the franchise that really opened the door for science fiction empires.

Before 2001: A Space Odyssey, where a Hilton space sta-

tion was served by a Pan Am space shuttle or the Jedi, the force, Death Star, resistance or the evil empire, there was Captain James T. Kirk and the 23rd century starship USS Enterprise NCC-1701. Star Trek made its television debut on in September 1966. Here we are, sixty years later and this show left an indelible mark on science fiction and pop culture. Modesto’s George Lucas was inspired as it showed that science fiction was commercially successful

and even may have been interested in the rights. But Gene Rodenberry’s creation has spawned decades of spin offs, and even the Wrath of Kahn. Close to home, Modesto’s Gene Winfield was tasked with created the starship lander, the Galileo. Appearing in TV and movies, this Winfield creation lead to more TV and movie cars. Gene’s Reactor appeared in Star Trek episode “Bread and Circuses” as the Jupiter 8. It also appeared as the Catmobile in Batman as well as Bewitched. The Reactor appeared

The USS Balthasar is home to our regions Star Trek fans and serves as a local non-profit, supporting underprivileged youth creative activities and involvement in our area. Lead by. Bob. The USS Balthasar, a 501c3 non-profit is docked at Meeple Valley Board Games, with events and mixers around the area. They make regular donations to local youth activities and have their upcoming Board Game Extravaganza coming up on November 21, at the Graffiti USA Museum where you can enjoy the pop culture and the fun to raise funds for youth. So get your Star Trek character going and support this great local intergalactic organization that brings fun and hope to many. www.ussbalthasar.com Socials @ussbalthasar

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The Victorine family never disappoints. April, Rob, Orion and Dean bring the outer-space world of Star Trek as their shuttlecraft Galileo drops in on what appears to be planet Earth. Attracted by the Brenden Beacon, they landed in a modern-day 10th St Plaza. Or is it? Will the “residents” be friendly? Will they return to the Starship Enterprise? Will Scotty beam them up? Michael J Mangano has transported our local family into the Star Trek universe and we are having a lot of fun.

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Broadway. In Knights Ferry there will be the Free-Market Collectives Fall FREE Seed Exchange on September 20th at the Odd Fellows Lodge, noon to 5pm. Admission is free, and attendees can take home seeds and plants whether they bring donations or not. It is a fundraiser for the Free Market and includes vendors to shop and raffles of local art, apothecary items and home preserves. The Second Annual History of Lowrid-

ing Holiday is set for September 26 from 10am to 4pm on J Street, featuring classic lowriders, Stanislaus State Mariachi Band, live performances and local vendors. Co-sponsored by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Stanislaus County Arts Council, an arts exhibition will continue September 26th to October 4th. Check in with ModestoView next month for what may be a crowded seasonal schedule of events.

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month, and Labor Day weekend a full week into September this year. Kruse-Lucas gallery opens the Fall season with Rita Barbano as the featured artist for September, October and November. Located on Tully Road not far from the Silos. Suzanne Staud will open her solo show September 8 to October 9 at MJC Gallery, with a reception September 10. Kaila Kindley hosts his September 3 Knives and Guitars art, music and food at his studio and adjoins Eleven19 Gallery at 1101 Kansas Avenue. This marks the opening of new class schedule and Sunday Art throughout the month at Gallery Eleven19. Stanislaus Artist Open Studio tour booklets available this month at Visit Modesto, Dragonfly Art for Life, the Queen Bean, Bookish and in Turlock the Pink Duck Gallery and Carnegie Arts Center. Art Walk is September 17th, a full month before Open Studio weekend to plan your route. Postcards with the online tour map and descriptions will be out in the info spots tool. Check out our local bookstores, the Raven’s Perch, Bookish for featured artists and community arts activities. Featured artists appear on the walls of Chocolate Fish Coffee, and Art Nights at Queen Bean and more local artists featured in permanent displays in some of our local eateries and businesses. Carnegie Arts Center annual event The Garden Party will be Sept 26 at the Greenery Nursery and Garden Shop in Turlock. The one-night Art Show and Sale tickets are $55 or $50 Carnegie members. Carnegie still features the Yosemite Renaissance show art in the lobby galleries. Prism Play A full spectrum of Art Quilts opens on September 15 at the Ferrari Gallery and continues until January 2. This exhibition features 62 works created by members of the Northern California/

Northern Nevada region of Studio Art Quilt Associates. Viewers will be immersed in a color wheel, where each work is created in the same size, monochromatic in design but unique in theme, subject and construction. Carnegie also hosts the Youth Art Downtown Banner competition for artists 4 to 18, with a deadline of October 10 and the 2026 theme is “Read a Book.” Winning designs will be applied to downtown Turlock Street Banners along Main Street and

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SONGWRITER VIEW

Let’s Write Something Together

by Mattéa Overstreet

What if we wrote a song together?

For this edition of Songwriter View, I’m opening the column up to everyone with an invitation to participate in a collaborative writing experiment. A piece of writing assembled from the words, memories, places, and imaginations of people across our community. You don’t have to be a songwriter to participate. You don’t even have to think of yourself as creative. Do you have a sentence or phrase you’ve always liked? A memory that keeps coming back, or a place that you miss? Something your grandmother used to say. A strange image you noticed on your way to work. Even if you’ve never put these things into words before, send it anyway. Send me a lyric, a sentence, a few words, a memory, a question, a place, a dream, something funny, something sad, something ordinary. You can submit anonymously or include your name if you’d like to be credited. I’ll gather your contributions and see what kind of collaborative piece we can create from them, with the possibility of turning our collection of words into a song. We have AI tools and technology that

can gather information from the collective library of material and transform it into something new, generating words, images, music, and ideas with generic human input. They can produce a finished product instantly and avoid the messy, fun, and surprising process of people actually making something together. This project is interested in embracing real people and bringing their perspectives, humor, contradictions, and lived experiences into the same space, just to see what happens! No prompt engineering or algorithmic curation. Gathering our community’s collective ideas and blurbs until something exists that we all created together. This is an open invitation. Let’s write something together. You don’t need to polish your contribution, make it rhyme, or call yourself an artist. Give me something honest. I’ll bring the pieces together and see where they take us. Scan the code to participate and keep reading Songwriter View each month to see what becomes of our collaboration!

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MAMA VIEW Whose Your MAMA

by Middagh Goodwin

The 27th Annual Modesto Area Music Awards will be taking place

at the historic State Theatre on Tuesday October 20th, doors at 6 pm. As always, the event is free for all MAMAnees, each getting one guest. MAMAnees can be submitted to mamarecords209@gmail.com up until September 15th with voting going live Sunday September 20th. Please do not encourage your friends and family to message that you should be nominated, we know your grandma loves you. At this time, we are looking for your colleagues, promoters, venue owners, entertainment writers, photographers, etc.to step up and let us know you are making moves in the scene. When voting goes live on September 20th, that is the time to have everyone go to modestoareamusic.com to cast a vote in your favor. Voting closes at 11:59 pm, Sunday, October 18th. One thing that always help keep you on our radar year-round is to email you shows to events@modestoview.com and post in the ModestoView and things to do Facebook group. We will add your local events to our calendar. Performers that play live are picked from this year’s nominees. To keep the schedule somewhat reasonable for a Tuesday night, not every category is represented with a live performance. Keep an eye the first week to ten days after voting starts, to see if you are invited to perform. This year we will have a very special Lifetime Award winner, Jim Burgett a 1953 Ceres High School graduate, Modesto area’s very first Rock and Roll star. His first gig was at Yoris Grove on Taylor Road south of Ceres. Soon his band would be playing shows in Lake Tahoe, Ceres and the Bay Area to crowds of 1200-1500 people in the late 50s and early 60s. By 1962 Jim

was doing a residency with his band at the American Legion Hall of South Lake Tahoe (7 days a week in the evening) and a 6am to noon gig at Harrah’s (6 days a week.) Burgett booked other bands in the mid to late 60’s Santana, Grateful Dead, John Lee Hooker, Chuck Berry and more. He released two full length albums between 1961 & 1969, on various labels including Columbia, MGM. A full article featuring Jim Burgett in the October issue. Last year’s winners who would like to co-present get in touch so we can coordinate things. You will have 3 weeks to place your vote after we go live; you get one vote and must verify it to count. I always encourage you to go through every category to see who is nominated. Go check out a venue you haven’t been to, check out some new bands, or comedians, maybe you will find a new favorite. Remember that live music is best enjoyed with your friends.

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HISTORY VIEW Ed J. Lyng Co.

By Harrison Power @historyharrison

First Ed J. Lyng Warehouse on North 9th Street - Modesto Bee April 1974

Modesto Bee, October 1938 - Ed J Lyng Company ber 15, 1938. Edmund Lyng garnered a reputation for being community-minded and hospitable towards others, especially toward those in need during the Great Depression. Farmers hit hard by the depression received credits for seed from Lyng’s, simply to be paid back when crops were harvested. Lyng employees were instructed to keep some of the screened out damaged beans and corn meal, to be given out to those out of a job, out of a home, and in need. In an April 1974 Modesto Bee article on Lyng’s Golden Anniversary, company Vice President D. L. Caster was quoted saying, “He [Lyng] was always looking for the other fella. When times were toughest, a person could always get the makings of a meal at the warehouse.” The business was run by the company’s namesake until Edmund J. Lyng passed away in 1949, with operations continued by his son and business partner, Richard E. Lyng (1918-2003), who led the company as President until 1967 when he was appointed by Governor Ronald Reagan to be Deputy Director of California Department of Food and Agriculture. He then served as Director of CDFA from 1968-1969. Following his public service at the state level, Richard Lyng served as the Assistant Secretary of the USDA for Marketing and Consumer Services for President Richard Nixon from 1969-1973. After some time in the private sector, Lyng returned to public service when he served as the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture from 1981-1984 for President Ronald Reagan. Following a brief retirement from government, Richard Lyng was nominated and confirmed to be the 22nd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture from 1986-1989 under President Ronald Reagan, which made him the first Californian to hold the Cabinet position. The Ed J. Lyng Company’s offerings of

With harvest season fast approaching, there are reminders all around us of Modesto’s rich agricultural heritage and the generations of producers and manufacturers who were pivotal to the local food and feed economy. From the former Grange Silos to old production plants along the old Highway 99 alignment, some of these buildings and structures are getting repurposed to serve Modesto in new ways. Around the corner from the Modesto Silos is the former Ed J. Lyng Warehouse located at 610 North 9th Street, which is home to the Graffiti USA Museum! While the Graffiti USA Museum strives to honor and recreate Modesto’s cruising legacy and classic car era, the building was key to the Lyng Company’s regional business for nearly 60 years. Founded in 1924 by Edmund John Lyng (1883-1949) and his wife Sarah McGrath Lyng (1878-1952), the Ed J. Lyng Company was a family-managed bean and seed company that came to be associated with both gubernatorial and presidential administrations through the second generation of Lyngs to run the business. Originally located in Shoemake Warehouse No. 6 on North 9th Street, the Lyng Company provided bean cleaning services, bean and grain storage, and sold poultry and stock feeds. In June 1938, the Ed J. Lyng Company started construction on a new reinforced concrete plant at the corner of Coldwell Avenue and Highway 99 to replace their prior warehouse, which had been located two blocks away and was removed to make way for the Highway 99 expansion to four lanes between Modesto and Salida. The facility, made up of two buildings, had a capacity to hold 150,000 100-pound sacks of grain or seed. Completed at a cost of $50,000, the grand opening of the Ed J. Lyng Warehouse at 610 North 9th Street was held on OctoFOLLOW US:

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agricultural products were expanded over time for changing crops and consumers. Sunflower seeds, which started off as a small batch harvest, became a business keystone with production supporting national supplies of bird seed, planting seed, and confections. The Grange Silos were leased by the Lyng Company to support its sunflower processing and storage. In 1961, Lyng’s further expanded its business when it launched its Pet and Garden Center, carrying a selection of household pets, pet supplies, and garden supplies! Following Richard Lyng’s departure from the family business, Larry Arnese took over as head of the Ed J. Lyng Company followed by Deryl Bondshu. The company was sold to Northrup King Co. in 1971, and by the late 1980’s, the company’s locations in Modesto and Patterson became subsidiar-

ies of Trinidad Benham, and national dry ingredients supplier. While the Ed J. Lyng Warehouse at 610 N. 9th Street now showcases Modesto’s cruising legacy for all who visit, the building itself embodies the family business that grew to have regional, national, and even international reach in the agricultural economy. Repurposed buildings provide the community with new social and cultural resources while highlighting and acknowledging the built environment and history that occupied the space before. So in celebrating Modesto’s claim to the lived experience behind American Graffiti at the Graffiti USA Museum, we too can celebrate and appreciate a legacy of family entrepreneurs, agricultural heritage, and public service when visiting the historic Ed J. Lyng Building.

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BAR FOOTBALL VIEW

By Chris Murphy

Football Season Is Here! by the ViewCrew

Do you love the sound of a cheering crowd, does the sound of football excite your family? Well the fantasy picks are in it is “game on” and the season is starting September 9. The local high school teams have been practicing all summer and now it’s Thursday night lights, Sunday Ticket and Monday night football. Do you have a favorite place to watch football? Do you have any special traditions? Any pre-game rituals? Where do you watch the NFL games? Do you have a TV sets to seats ratio? Good popcorn and food? There is nothing like the sound of football on TV and this has been a staple in our home. But if you need to go out, you need to make sure they have Sunday Ticket. Here are a couple of ideas from our favorites and called out by our visitors @modestoview: Sidelines (1000 Kansas Ave), P. Wexford’s (3313 McHenry Ave, Modesto), 108 Sports Lounge (3119 Atchison St, Riverbank), The Standard Pub (950 Oakdale Rd # E, Modesto), Casa Maestros (901 10th St, Modesto), Bookies (2020 Standiford Ave, Modesto), Rivets (2307 Oakdale Rd, Modesto), Legends (2003 Yosemite Ave Modesto), Churchkey (910 12th St, Modesto), Sidelines (1000 Kansas Ave), Brass Tap (4500 Dale Rd Ste A, Modesto), Twisted Pig (2717 Coffee Rd Ste A, Modesto), El Rosal No. 2 (2625 Coffee Road Ste D), Fuzio (1020 10th St, Modesto), Kimoto (1809 McHenry Ave Set B), Wings and Rings (3020 Floyd Ave #601, Modesto) Thank you @modestoview visitors and make sure you say hi to ViewCrew Coach Colin McBride. What’s your fave place? Let us know at events@modestoview.com or @modestoview and things to do

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HISPANIC VIEW

¡MONSTRAS! Female Legends of Latin America” This spine-tingling exhibition explores the enduring myths surrounding ten female Latin American monsters. Based on the podcast of Dr. Orquidea Morales and Brenda Salguero, theexhibition also features interpretations from 30 local artists of the original ten legends and 14 additional female monsters from around the world. McHenry Museum, through October 4, Free

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Hispanic Heritage Month

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Our community is better when we celebrate the many cultures that make us who we are. From our food, to our music and the arts, Modesto is rich in variety. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15, we recognize some of the many contributions this community has made to today’s Modesto. From Mexican Independence Day to Low Rider Holiday and new films showcasing local Mexican Music, there is so much to discover and enjoy.

LowRider Holiday

Thanks to the hard work of our Low Rider Community, Cruising is legal in Modesto again. Teamwork with our local law enforcement, the other classic car groups and our volunteer organizations, cruising is back in Modesto. Modesto has a rich history and culture of Low Riders and this history, art and music will be on display in downtown Modesto, all along J Street and the cross streets. The Low Riding Holiday was designated by the City of Modesto as the 4th Saturday each September. You will see a vast variety of custom Low Rider cars along with Classic Cars and Hot Rods, also will be Aztec dancers, Folklorico dancers, Mariachi with special singer Liliana Hernandez with traditional music. Check out the Modesto Police Low Rider Cruiser cre-

ate by Modesto High’s auto program. First responders will be there and living souls dressed for Dia De Low Muertos will be there along with some great zoot suits. This is a free event, thanks to all of the sponsors and volunteers. J Street Modesto September 26. 10am – 3 pm

Mexican Independence Day

Supported by the South Modesto Businesses United September 11. 5-11pm. El Rematito Flea Market Crows Landing Road. Local Film Premier - Lirios en el Valle. Presented by Modesto Sound, this film. Lirios En El Valle, by Brandon Jamal and produced by the Stanislaus Community Foundation, travels through Modesto and Stanislaus County to meet the artists building that movement from the ground up: rising songwriters, working bands, and the educators and families who raised them. The film traces how a genre rooted in immigrant labor and backyard gatherings exploded into a commercial force, and how the Valley became a generative hub the industry still hasn’t fully caught up to. September 4. 7:30 pm www.thestate.org

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Culture, Community & Legacy invites will showcase the many stories and perspectives connected to lowriding. While automobiles are at the heart of the tradition, lowriding represents far more than the vehicles themselves. It is an art form, a cultural expression, a celebration of craftsmanship, and a tradition shaped by generations of creativity, family, identity, pride, and community. Exhibit September 7 - October 4. If you want to be a part of this, please visit www.stanislausarts.org/calls-for-art Stanislaus Arts Council 1315 J St Modesto

Enjoy tequila tasting, horse show, music, artisans, art & El Grito September 12 – 3 -9 pm 711 I Street. Modesto

El Concilio Annual Evening of Celebration Celebration of Commitment to Community, honoring Jeremiah Williams, Maria Arevalo, Tony Madrigal, Stanislaus Latino Giving Circle to support the programs of El Concilio Doubletree Modesto 1150 9th St. 6:30 – 9 pm

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Join DJ Lexy Love, Folklorico, Appetizers, Beverages and much more. September 23, 5:30 - 8:30 1314 H St Modesto

International Festival

Celebrate cultures around the world at the Annual Internaitonal Festival, October 3 at 10 am in Graceada Park. There will be many other celebrations during this month. We will add them to our calendar as we get information at www.modestoview.com

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W E I V OOD

By Chris Murphy

I’m a fan of a lot of different foods and

I like a lot of different dining experiences. But if you REALLY want to know about your meal, there is no better hang out than Tye Bauer. There have been some nights where we just eat what he makes, and others we have to try something special. But the best seat at the house is around the bar in in the small kitchen that amazingly delivers some real variety, cooked in ways you didn’t think about. I am a fan of any of the Bauhaus Wellingtons. A vegan pastry filled with cream mushroom fillings and beef, (sometimes salmon or lamb), is just the perfect thing. The preparation of meats and proteins is truly special. But there is so much more. Long ago, tucked behind Vierra’s, was Bauers 66 ½. Food that wowed, came out of this micro kitchen and restaurant. Soon everyone knew as Guy Fieri featured him in Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The word was out. Soon Tye opened Bauers downtown, where he took the smoker head on. Soon he was opening Bauhaus in a small space at the conversion of Scenic and Downey. It is like a teaching and story hour at Bauhaus. Admittedly, I am not one of his super-regulars, but I have been through my share of culinary tours at the bar, augmented by his house made Sangrias and well-curated music mix.

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Fast forward, he sold downtown Bauers and has been focusing on Bauhaus for the past few years. Every day is a different experience. Tye loves experimenting with seafood like octopus, tuna, lobster, salmon, whole fish, tinned fish with many treatments from Korea, Portugal, Spain to Central American bringing it home to American smoked meats. Tye grew up in mixed cultures and spent years watching TV, traveling, living and cooking in Spain that really set the tone. He has competed on Guy Fieri’s Grocery Games and regularly cooks in Costa Rica and local festivals. When his pastrami is on the menu, it’s an essential visit. But best of all, many small plates, most sharable and designed for conversation. You will learn something every time. Tye wants to make dishes you may already know, feel like home again what he calls the “Ratatouille effect”. (You need to see the movie). The art of dinner service is a ballet in this small kitchen. Alongside Tye is Maera Faulkner who has been working with Tye since the Bauers 66 ½ days and her inspiration and guidance is present at Bauhaus and they know how to make this space work. Cast iron mini pans are the tools of the meal using high-heat convection ovens. Appetizers are life at Bauhaus. If you are looking to start easy, the Garlic Brie Bomb is perfect, along with a Low ABV Negroni Spritz and add a Sausage and Lin-

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guica sampler with 3 different mustards. I always start with a house Sangria. Ease into it and get to know the menu or check out the specials. You can get vegan and GF options and venture into the Gambas or the Pork Belly, with kimchi topped with egg or a Portuguese inspired cabbage salad with peanut sauce and chile crunch. You can keep it simple with a summer salad and some whipped feta.

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A note of caution, these small plates are tasty and sharable and are part of the fun, but you need to make sure that you save room for dessert. If you even like peanut butter a little bit, the PB&J Bomb is essential. Cap it off with a French press coffee and you have an magical locally-sources culinary tour. Bottom line, you can enjoy one of Modesto’s best food explorations weather you are there with friends, date night or alone. Tye will paint a picture and cook his way there. Also, be on the look out for his private dining Sardine room for parties and special events.

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V R E T IN

Johnny Garcia IEW

Modesto is a lucky community

by Chris Murphy

We have riches of talent, agriculture,

history, authenticity and cultures. Many cultures. That’s the spice of life and when we embrace the world around us and bring it all together, we have something amazing. There is so much more to Modesto than most people see. There are neighborhoods of different cultures and tastes, and the more we mingle, the better we get. It takes work and it takes the desire to connect diverse neighborhoods and people. People and businesses get into territorial and economic habits, but its better when we all cross the boundaries, real or imagined. One of the organizations that is really shaking things up and getting people and businesses to mix and mingle is the Stanislaus Latino Chamber of Commerce. It’s not just for Latino businesses, but more a way for businesses of all kinds to network and also intentionally, bridge the gap between Latino and Non-Latino communities of Modesto and Stanislaus County. Lead by dynamic CEO/President and 2026, CEO of the year, from the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, Johnny Garcia. Co-owner of Got It All Insurance as well, is leading the chamber to connect across the county, with other chambers, and networking businesses of all types across our Tri-County region. In fact, our company Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group has just joined the SLCC to better connect across our community. Next time you go out, try shopping or doing business in a new part of town and experience the richness of the Latino business community. Let’s get to know Johnny.

ModestoView: How did you get connected and started with the SLCC? Johnny Garcia: That’s a long story, but I was involved with another chamber and our CEO at that time approached me about joining the board of, the then, Central Valley Hispanic Chamber. From there, I stayed and just fell in love with connecting and helping others. Fast forward, a few years later became the CEO. MV: Do you find that our local business communities need more connection? JG: I feel that all businesses always need to connect with each other. We all need to support each other always.

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MV: What are some of the key accomplishments of the Latino Chamber over the recent year? JG: SLCC has had many accomplishments, but the top 3 would have to be, having our first ever Youth Chamber Graduation, taking over the Modesto 4th of July parade, to getting Chamber of the Year for the whole state of California, with the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. These are just a few of the top accomplishments. MV: What do you think is the key to get our businesses across town to actually network? JG: We believe that creating a welcoming, genuine environment, will encourage all to come together to network and support one another.

MV: Do you think there is a misconception about the SLCC that people should understand? JG: Absolutely, people think we are only here to help Latinos, have to be Latino, and have to speak Spanish. This is far from the truth. Our goal is to bridge the gap between Latinos and non-Latinos. We are “A Chamber for Everyone” MV: What ways will a company benefit by being a member of the SLCC? JG: There are many ways businesses can benefit from us. A few are, we are county wide chamber with relationships up and down the state of CA. We have brought together a Tri County Mixer with Merced and San Joaquin Hispanic chambers, extending the company’s reach. We host FREE

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trainings every month across our County. We always have something going on for Companies, their employees and clientele to take advantage of. MV: As an insurance provider, do you see the need for these services increasing in our community? JG: Absolutely, the more information we educate ourselves and connections we make, allow us to better survive during any tough times. MV: What is the biggest opportunity facing the Modesto business community? JG: I believe that Modesto has so many opportunities and organizations that want to help our community out. We have great people all around wanting to make a difference, including non-profits, Fire, Police, and even Government. MV: The SLCC is stepping into big shoes hosting the Modesto 4th of July Parade, how do you feel with this responsibility? JG: We definitely are stepping into big shoes. The Modesto Kiwanis has done a wonderful job these past 16 years. We feel many emotions, excited, proud, nervous, encouraged. But, I believe we have such an awesome team from our Board members, to Ambassadors, Committee members, and our strong connections of Volunteers MV: What do you think makes Modesto and the Stanislaus County area special? JG: I always tell everyone I speak to how unique our City and County are. We have FOLLOW US:

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MV: You have a family here, what do we need to do to make sure that our next generations will be able to return to our community and thrive? JG: We need to remember that we all need to do our part to continue to make our community better. We need to intentionally invest in our youth. That is one reason we started our multi year long Youth Chamber Program. If everyone picked up a piece of trash outside, we would never have liter. MV: Describe your ideal day? JG: My ideal day would be getting to see the faces of people that we are helping support in one of our many events, getting to do this with my wonderful Wife, Son, Daughter and loved ones. Then ending the day with my family relaxing and spending quality time together. Follow the View Crew on Threads @modestoview

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MV: Our signature question: Beatles or Stones? JG: Although I like them both, I enjoy the Doors, Otis Redding, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles.

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Events that Change Modesto

BIG VIEW

By Chris Murphy and Abigail Power

We recently had a gathering of local story tellers, journalists

and bloggers and one of the recurring themes that make Modesto great is our wealth and support of our volunteer network. It is amazing that a community of our size has so much available. Why? It’s largely in part to our volunteer and donor network. What other city has a multiple performing arts centers, museums, theatre companies, an opera, ballet, symphony, a 100+ year old summer concert band tradition, poetry houses, art companies and more? We also have food banks, and large-scale service that assist those in need, in transition of jobs and homes and those unhoused. It’s not just grants and public funds that keep this all going, it’s the volunteers that make Modesto happen. Public funds and grants are being cancelled left and right, which is wrong or at best misdirected. However, the people that need help are still there. There are those suffering from Alzheimers, cancer, mental illness, victims of human trafficking that need help, or kids in scouting looking to make a difference and thanks to volunteers and donations, these services are available. Thank you Modesto and our surrounding communities. This month there are great ways for you to help and one of these is one of the greatest community meals, anywhere. Let’s see what’s going on and how you can help.

Do you love a good gourmet brunch?

Want a real first-class brunch you would find at the fanciest resort? How would you like made to order omelets, custom crepes, hearty egg and bacon breakfasts, fruits and specialty bakery teams, beef and chicken fajitas and even shrimp cocktails, Bloody Marys and mimosas? How would you like to support five of Modesto’s great non-profits?

Edible Extravaganza

From a giant community brunch, we transition to a night of appetizers prepared by Modesto’s best restaurants. If you have ever doubted the quality of cuisine in our community, you need to attend the Edible Extravaganza at the Modesto Center Plaza. This is a tasty FUNdraiser for the Center for Human Services, that is a non-profit organization that provides mental health counseling, substance use treatment, family support, and emergency shelter services for youth and families throughout Stanislaus County.

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brings all of this together for first class brunch served by hundreds of volunteers under the guidance of Modesto’s great chefs. There are two seatings and you will get to enjoy all of these treats for a good cause. Where else can you help all of these groups at the same time. First responders are served at 8 am and the public will be welcomed at 9 am through 2 pm. There are many silent auctions to further assist these organizations and sponsorships are encouraged. This event will directly support The Salvation Army, Without Permission, The Stanislaus Police Action League, Stanislaus Education Foundation and Society for disAbilities. Buy your tix today and make sure you get your colleagues, friends and clubs together to support the Community Brunch. This is an all hands on deck event that brings our community together for wonderful food and community spirit. Tix are $ 50 and $25 for kids September 13 – Modesto Center Plaza. 1000 L St. Modesto www.thecommunitybrunch.com

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Rock for Alzheimer’s

Many of us in our community have experienced the ravages of Alzheimers, our family included. Cures have escaped decades of research but the medical community pushes on, with the occasional break through that gives hope. Until that cure is there, support groups and coping systems are available and help guide the research fundraising and community outreach. Long-time Modesto music fan David Graybeal has championed Unforgettable, an annual concert for a cure at the State Theatre, honoring is wife “Magic Maggie” as she battles this disease. They are out in the community, supporting our local musicians and this time the musicians are giving back with a fundraiser featuring the Vibes, Triple D, and the Rattlesnakes on September 18, live at the State Theatre. Tix are $20 and donations to Alzeimers orgs are encouraged. FOR MORE MODESTO INFO: www.modestoview.com

awareness, and eye and ear protection are required for all shooters – safety first! Breast Cancer Awareness Month PREVIEW! Celebrity Bartender for Breast Cancer at Tresetti - Dates Coming Soon! Making Strides Walk will be at MJC West on October 25 ModestoCAStrides@cancer.org

Power of the Purse Walk to End Alzheimer’s

On Sunday September 19th at Graceada Park, Modesto will Walk out of Darkness to further the care, support, and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Each registered participant will receive a Promise Garden flower to represent their connection to the disease - Blue represents someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, Purple is for those who have lost someone to the disease, Yellow represents someone who is currently supporting or caring for a person living with Alzheimer’s, and Orange is for those who support the cause and the Association’s vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Donate, sign up to volunteer, join, or create a team at https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/CA-NorthernCalifornia?pg=entry&fr_id=19470. September 19th - Registration 8 am, 9 am ceremony, 9:30 walk Graceada Park

35th Annual Senior Strides

Presented by Modesto Rotary A Community Healthy Fair Focused on the Needs of Seniors – Friday September 25th 2026 at East La Loma Park. Free for everyone! 7:45 AM Registration, 9:00 AM Walk Starts. A fun walk for seniors, their friends, and families with vendors and more in a beautiful park setting building community, promoting health and friendship. East La Loma Park – Picnic Area & Trail

Blazin’ Eagles 5K Fun Run/Walk

Join for a fun-filled run/walk in support of Scouting America September 26th ! Whether you’re walking, jogging, or racing to the finish line, every step you take helps fund life-changing programs for local youth. All proceeds go directly to local Scouting efforts—supporting educational programs, leadership training, and unforgettable outdoor experiences for young people in our community. Come out, get active, and help build a brighter future for our youth! 5K participants will receive a participant medal! 1K FOLLOW US:

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The United Way of Modesto leads people to find volunteer opportunities. Every year, there’s a special brunch to gather or community to raise funds for the many projects and services the United Way provides. This is an especially fun day as people wear pink, dress up and join the Power of the Purse Luncheon. Guests will also have the opportunity to enter raffles for beautiful and exotic purse gift packages. Some of these draw a lot of attention and there’s always a grand purse. Get your team together, buy tix or get a table and come prepared to have fun and donate to support important programs like the 211 hotline and more. September 23, 11 am, Gallo Center for the Arts. https://uwaystan.org/pop

participants will receive a patch ($22.20 – 8:00 AM)! 5K will start at the playground by the tennis court and go out 1.55 miles on the Dry Creek Trail then turn around and end at the starting point ($48.70 – 8:30 AM). https://runsignup.com/Race/ Events/CA/Modesto/BlazinEagles5KRunWalk East La Loma Park – Picnic Area & Trail

Making Strides for Cancer

Cancer research is one of the most vexing issues as there are so many varieties and impacts of cancer. Breast cancer is key issue and inspection, care and treatment are so critical for catching it before it spreads to far. Keys are awareness and quick action as well as the continued push for research funding to stop this and other cancers. There are some new potential mRNA vaccines in the works, but early awareness is the most important way you can fight cancer. There are a couple of ways you can support this important work.

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Love Modesto Volunteer Network

If you want to help, or feeling disconnected and want to make a difference, Love Modesto and Love Stanislaus County want to help you connect. This is a great way to match your skills and interests to a volunteer opportunity here in the Modesto area. Take a minute, check out the opportunities and become a part of the volunteer family that makes our area special. Thank you. www.lovestanislauscounty. org/volunteercentral

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The Escalon Sportsman’s Club will host The Boobie Trap Shoot & Vendor Fair on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 25195 E. River Road, Escalon, California. This community fundraiser supports individuals affected by breast cancer, with all event profits benefiting the cause. Attendees can enjoy a variety of trap shooting activities, including traditional trap, wobble, buddy shoot, fun shoot, and doubles competitions, with selected boards awarding gift cards or meat prizes. The event will also feature an indoor vendor fair from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., live music, raffles, free morning donuts and coffee, and a BBQ lunch available for purchase. Participants are encouraged to wear pink in support of breast cancer

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The Modesto Center Plaza is open for business. There was doubt and confusion during the conversation about the Downtown Modesto Stadium. Since that’s not happening, the Center Plaza remains open for business, operated by the Doubletree Hotel. If you are looking for meeting rooms, large convention spaces, event spaces for your company or organization, or know of groups looking to book a conventions, direct them to the DoubleTree and book this year and the years coming. This is great news for Modesto and the effort by Visit Modesto to attract travel and tourism business to the Modesto area as local conventions deliver important tourism revenue to Modesto.

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SEP 2026

FILM VIEW Great Local FIlms

By CHris Murphy

Modesto USA can be the next home of cool indie film. Are we experiencing the work of the next Richard Bare or George Lucas? See what’s happening this month.

It’s time to celebrate student film!

Can we sell out the State Theatre? A mild-mannered family man and staunch supporter of Robert Kennedy Jr, Alex Strong is tasked by a mysterious agency with stopping evildoers from putting fluoride in his town’s water supply; pushing him into a surreal web of conspiracies where the fate of America, and the world is at stake. Directed by local filmmaker and winner of the 48-Hour Film Festival, Hakeem Pierstorff presents his first fulllength film. Starring: Ryan Rosenow, Paul Azevedo, Aidan Cook, Bill Anelli with Producers: Good Neighbor Productions. Hakeem explains, “I wanted to make a movie that encapsulates the feeling of living in this crazy era of American politics where we have the strangest characters sailing this sinking ship that we’re all trapped on board with. There’s so much happening that’s ripe for satarization so AGENT: STRONG came from a place of wanting to make a

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satire first and foremost. I’ve also wanted to make an action-thriller for a long time so I basically did both at the same time, and the end result is something very wacky and unforgettable”. Enjoy this premier at the State Theatre. Hakeem Pierstorff Film Debut – AGENT: STRONG September 20 www.thestate.org

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The Dark Room Film Competition is a spin-off event of the Modesto 48 Hour Film Competition run by Andrew Fischer Wong of ReTold Productions and presented by the State Theatre of Modesto. During the competition filmmakers have from August 14th to Sept 18th to write, film, and edit an original 7min or shorter film. Every film must use the same required line, prop, and shot, and every single film will be a horror film. The top 16 films will premiere at the State Theatre on Oct 3rd at a costume party event. More info can be learned at TheState.org

Odd Eights Video World Premier

You have seen this local band, making fun music videos all over Modesto. This has been a local music highlight this recent year. The Odd Eights take over Queen Bean for the premiere of their new music video “Nice Try…” and the release of their new album, Exist/Enough! Capping off with a special live performance. September 11 Queen Bean Coffee & Social House Doors: 7 PM | Show: 8 PM $15 Presale | $20 at the Door | All Ages

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GRAFFITI USA VIEW

On the Road Again

Buckle up—Graffiti USA Museum is cruising into September with the pedal down! While the Museum finishes up a spectacular transformation, the fun isn’t taking a detour. Instead, Graffiti USA is bringing the museum experience to the community with interactive activities, a creative mobile exhibit, and unique, limited-edition Museum merch.

September Community Events

Graffiti USA travels to the Escalon Lions Autumn Cruise on Saturday, September 12. You’ll find the Museum’s Mobile Store packed with fresh gear and the Kids Activity Booth, the perfect pit stop -serving up hands-on fun. Enjoy family fun with the Museum’s car show scavenger hunt, proving you’re never too young to enjoy classic car culture. Then it’s full speed ahead on Saturday, September 26, when the Museum’s crew splits lanes to join two can’t-miss shows at once. Catch them at the Old Fisherman’s Club Car Show for polished classics and laid-back riverside vibes out highway 132, or turn up the energy at the Lowrider Holiday Car Show in Downtown Modesto. From low-and-slow masterpieces to muscle-bound legends, Graffiti USA loves every corner of the local car scene—and the team will be at both events selling souvenirs and hosting family fun. For a dash of whimsy, Zippy Town—the captivating 1950s miniature world—hits the road for Gallo Family Fun Day at the Gallo Center for the Arts on Sunday, September 27. Come spot tiny details, watch the newly running trolley, and peek at the latest “feature” at the Zippy Town Drive-In Theater.

Back at the Museum

, the upgrades are hitting a high note: all-new restrooms are reaching the finish line, and the West Wing now has heating and air conditioning for future visits that are cool in summer and cozy in winter.

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Graffiti USA hosts its 2nd Annual Classic Car Show on Sunday, October 4. Spectators get in FREE, while car show participants can register their rides for $45—with 30+ trophies on the line. Pre-registration is required, and spots are filling fast! Register via the Museum website. From roaring engines to tiny trolley tracks, Graffiti USA Museum isn’t just a building—it’s part of Modesto’s heartbeat. September is the perfect time to jump in and help drive toward a bright, chrome-filled future, donate today via the QR code below.

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AUTHOR VIEW

Support Local Authors

By Paula Treick DeBoard September is here, and Fall (allegedly) is right around the corner. If you’re looking for some writing-focused events in (Unabridged), and director of the low-resModesto, we’ve got you! Check out this idency MFA program at Dominican Uniline-up of events: versity. Turnbloom is the author of Out of • A conversation and book signing with the Unexpected: Poems with Sappho. Her local author Megan Bowen on Saturday, creative work is informed by her experience September 5 from 1-3pm. Megan will as a certified yoga therapist specializing in be talking about her writing and signing trauma recovery. After the featured poets, copies of Left on Read, book two in the stay for a rousing open mic! Ravenswood series! • On October 3, Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry • Write Club meets on the first and third Center presents its 14th annual Poetry Mondays (that’s September 7 and 21) Festival at the Carnegie Arts Center in Turfrom 6:30-8:30. We’re committed to our lock. This is a bilingual conference where individual projects and love the communal Spanish and English will be celebrated in energy of this group. Come join us! Tickets poetry with guest poet & facilitator Juan are available at www.bookishmodesto.com/ Luzuriaga. The festival runs from 9:30 to events and become an in-store voucher. 2pm; see more information at www.most• You can also listen in anytime to our poetry.org Write Club podcast with Julia Washington • On Saturday, October 17 from 11am to and myself at www.patreon.com/bookish1pm, local author Matt Abraham will be ofmodesto. fering a free writing workshop and signing • Second Tuesday Poetry, sponsored by copies of his new release, Petty, Greedy & the Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center, Evil, a sequel to his Stockton-based novel, returns on Tuesday, September 8 at 7pm. Old Debts. Judy Halebsky and Nichole Turnbloom If you’re a reader, come support area writare the featured poets. Halebsky is the ers! If you’re a writer, we hope you’ll join author of three poetry collections, most our creative community. recently Spring and a Thousand Years

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SPORTS VIEW

New Coaches and New Seasons

By Coach Colin McBride

Enochs Football: James Stacy returns to head coach the varsity football program since 2021 season. Gregori Football: Jason McCoy is back head coaching the varsity football program since his 2018 season. Johansen Football: Rod Smith SR, returns for his 21 years at Johansen and his 6th year as the current head varsity football coach. Hanshaw Junior High: Armando Mendoza will be coaching the 8th grade boys’ soccer team this fall season; Jose Aispuro will be coaching the 7th grade team as well. True _ Isabell Lopez will be head coaching the girls’ volleyball program. Mark Twain Junior High: Rafeal Romo will be coaching the 8th grade boy’s soccer team & Joel DeMoura will be coaching the 7th grade team. The 8th grade girl’s volleyball team will be coached by Lucia Luis & the 7th grade girls volleyball team will be coached by Vanessa Zuniga. Melisa Maher also stepped into to be the school new Athletic Director this school year. La Loma Junior High: Both Ruth Torres & Edgar Avila Martinez will be coaching the boys’ soccer program together for the

7th and 8th grade season. Rebecca Sensney- Wagner will be coaching the 7th grade girl’s volleyball team & Eric Wagner will head coach the 8th grade girl’s volleyball team. Roosevelt Junior High: Erich Ritcher will be head coaching both 7th & 8th grade boys soccer teams. Colin McBride will also be head coaching both 7th & 8th grade girls volleyball teams. MODESTO QUARTERBACK CLUB: Exciting new location and hope to see many more of you in 2026 on Mondays at Sidelines 1000 Kansas Ave. AS always everyone is welcome. 12:00pm to 1:00pmm. Meet local coaches and athletes each week. Only $20 per person, buffet lunch included. Tuesday Sept 8th, Modesto High. Monday Sept 14th Modesto Christian. Monday Sept 21 Enochs, Monday Sept 28 Beyer. Monday Oct 5th Gregori. Monday, Oct 12th Johansen. Monday, Oct 19th Davis. Monday 26th Downey. Monday Nov 2 Central Catholic. Monday Nov 9th Modesto JC. Steven K Finch -president Modesto QB Club sfinch@fisherwireless.com209-9934984

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SEP 2026

PERFORMING VIEW New Exciting Seasons

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are a couple of great film premiers with Lirios en el Valle about local Mexican rockers on September 4 and AGENT:STRONG a debut film by Hakeem Pierstorff, premiering on Sept 20. Let’s start off with some laughs with That’s Not Me Comedy with Concrete and Jerry Garcia Sept 11 & 12 followed up with We Own the Laughs with Aida Rodriguez – Sept 26 Don’t forget to step into the Vintage Intermission at the State and enjoy Jazz on Thursday evenings thanks to the support of Gary Nelson Law. 13th and J, Modesto

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Figaro, Figaro, Figaro!

Many people have learned about opera from either Amadeus or Bugs Bunny. The epic Barber of Saville cartoon is one of the all-time great shorts ever. Seriously, opera fans around the world have lauded Giacomo Rosinni’s Barber of Saville. Our local opera company, Opera Modesto, will be presenting this famous piece. Over the last few months, you have seen some great local promotions, even at the Graffiti USA Museum. If you have never been to an opera, this is one to see. If you are a regular, you know how good this is with memorable arias and the famous Largo al Factotum, breathtaking bel canto music and a delightful blend of romance with hijinks and humor. The effervescent music of The Barber of Seville remains a perennial favorite for audiences of all ages. Grammy Award-winning baritone Gabriel Manro sings the lead role of Figaro. Enjoy this fun opera at the Gallo Center on September 11th and 7:30 and September 13 at 20 pm. Tix are www. galloarts.org Don’t miss a special performance in collaboration with the Great Valley Museum at MJC West featuring songs inspired by the museum’s nature exhibits Sept 27 at 2 pm Check out the fun preview videos on their facebook @operamodesto Get tix at www.operamodesto.org

There are two amazing events at the Prospect this month you won’t want to miss. A turn of the century hard-of-hearing women from Wisconsin gets selected to help map the stars at Harvard with fellow computers and begins an amazing journey of exploration and determinations. September 25-Oct 5 Do you love French Gypsy Jazz? The Prospect welcomes Award-winning violinist Tim Kliphuis of Holland teams up with America’s rising star on gypsy jazz guitar Jimmy Grant to celebrate the music of Gypsy Jazz Duets “Under Paris Skies” bring that 1930’s Paris to you. September 28 Check out the full 26/27 season and consider purchasing season tickets. We did. www.prospecttheatreproject.org

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Let it Go, Let it Go! There probably isn’t a human alive that has not heard these words sung by Elsa in Disney’s Frozen. This and the other songs by Elsa were voiced by Idina Menzel, notably mispronounced by John Travolta, before she performed the Oscar winning song. The Tony-winning Menzel is so much more than Frozen as she has starred in Wicked, Enchanted, Glee, Uncut Gems, Rent and many more. She will bring her hit songs and stories to the Gallo Center for the season opening gala weekend September 19. www.galloarts.org Check out the exclusive interview with Idina Menzel by our All-Ages writer Quinn Rogers on page 26 and the long version at www.modestoview.com The magic vocals of Art Garfunkel will return to the Gallo stage with a great tour of

his hits with Simon and Garfunkel and his solo-career featuring Bridge Over Troubled Waters, All I Know, Scarborough Faire, Sounds of Silence and more. Truly one of the most soothing vocalists in a generation. September 23. Other great shows at the Gallo include: Ben Fuller- Sept 4, Jesse & Joy: El Despecho Tour – Sept 11, John Milton Hipnotista – Sept 26, Get the Led Out – Sept 30. Check out the full season at www.galloarts. org

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Modesto’s historic movie and performance house has a great line for September and it starts out with some great comedy and a solid line up of classic and noir films. There

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Cruise down Highway 33 to Newman and enjoy the beautiful historic West Side Theatre fo enjoy two great tribute performances Joni Morris as Patsy Cline - Sept 12 Boys of Summer tribute to the Eagles – Sept 18 Show times are 8 pm www.westsidetheatre. org

Gypsy Jazz Duets The Camaraderie Quintet is not clowning around. Enjoy a trip to the circus/zoo as they featuring lions, chickens and roosters, tortoises, and an elephant...courtesy of C. Saint-Saens. Also imagine fanciful dancing listening to the Polka from the Golden Age Ballet and the Quintet Opus 79 by August Klughardt (1847-1902), with a nod to Lawrence Welk with an arrangement of Bubbles in the Wine, finishing up with The Circus Bee by Henry Fillmore. We hope to see you there. Free event – Tips are appreciated Sunday Sept. 13 - 3pm Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Rd. Modesto NOTE: School Drama Teachers! Please send us your show dates, info and graphics so we can help promote your shows. So much hard work goes into school productions, so let us help you fill the house. If you have a performing arts event, please send us all the details events@modestoview.com

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ber brings some fun country and cowboy events. The Modesto Symphony gets some cowboy culture as it presents the Picnic at Pops on September 12th at the Gallo Winery. This year, the symphony will be showcasing the music of Nashville and the hits will get people up and dancin’. You will enjoy the hits of Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash to the biggest stars of today like Miranda Lambert, The Chicks, and Kacey Musgraves with the full symphony. Ryan Murray will conduct with the talents of guest artists Rick Brantley and Sarah Darling. There are General $35 and VIP $75 tickets. There are limited VIP parking passes that need to be arranged directly with the Symphony. You can bring food but no booze or wine as this is a fundraiser for the Modesto Symphony and there are many Gallo brand wines offered. You can also preorder food by Greens and Graze Craze and pick it up instead of hauling it in. Low chairs,

picnics and food are all allowed, so join your friends and have a great time of music, mingling, tasting and fun. Tix at www.galloarts.org Gates open at 5 show is at 7. Gallo Winery Grounds: 600 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto

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We kick off the month with the allegedly classic Travolta film, the Urban Cowboy. See the honky tonk exploits of Bud and Sissy as they two step, bull ride, fight and fall in love at Gilley’s at The State Theatre on September 6th. Watch out for that Wes guy and it’s loaded with hit songs. Attendees are encouraged to dress the cowboy way. So git goin’ and have fun y’all. This is a 3 pm show and cocktail are available. No bar fights. www.thestate.org

collage, or make some other form of visual (hangable) art? There’s a competition for you! Bookish is thrilled to announce a new “artventure” for area artists: the 24-Hour Art Competition. Maybe you’ve heard of 24-Hour Plays or the 48-Hour Film Festival? Both of those are time-sensitive competitions with specific parameters: in the Modesto 48-hour film competition, for example, participants are given a genre, a prop, and a line of dialogue to incorporate into the script. With support from the Modesto Artists Movement, Bookish is taking a similar idea to our visual arts community with the 24-Hour Art Competition, and we couldn’t be more excited. Here’s what you need to know: - Artists in all visual mediums who are over 18 and currently live in the 209 area are eligible to participate. Artists must certify that their work is human-generated without the assistance of artificial intelligence. - There is a $10 entry fee, and the competition is limited to 50 participants. The fee goes toward a prize award for the top three adjudicated pieces. - The competition itself will take place from October 2 to 3 Meet Bookish on October 2 at 5:30 pm to receive instructions for the

contest and will have until 6pm on October 3 to deliver their artwork to the store where artists must certify that their competition entry was created entirely within the allotted 24-hour time frame. - Members of the local art community will judge ten finalists at an art reception on Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30pm. Judging will be blind, with the artists’ names hidden. Ten finalists will have their work displayed on the Bookish art wall. - During October, community members can visit Bookish and vote on their favorite pieces, one vote per person. The top three winners will be announced on November 2. - Following the competition, the finalists’ artwork will be displayed in the gallery space at the Stanislaus Arts Council through December 4. Since Bookish opened in 2024, local artists are featured on their art wall wall that rotates monthly between local artists. Some beloved Modesto art institutions, like The Mistlin Gallery and The Chartreuse Muse have closed, and they want to provide local artists another venue for creative expression. It’s great to see local art at local coffee shops, Graffiti USA Museum, Kruse Lucas and other new spaces. How to sign up. Beginning September 1, artists can purchase an entry ticket to compete at www.bookishmodesto.com/ events. Community members can sponsor an artist or contribute toward prize money for the winning entries. Learn more at @ bookish_modesto

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SEP 2026

ALL AGES VIEW

An Interview with Idina Menzel by Quinn Rogers

This past week, I got to interview one of

Broadway’s biggest stars, Idina Menzel. It was a humongous opportunity, and I’m so, so glad I got to do this (thank you Cortney and Gallo Center!). She was so open and willing to answer all of my questions. Here are some of my favorite parts of our conversation. If you want to see the whole interview, please check out this interview at www.modestoview.com Quinn: Have you ever been to Modesto before? Idina: Yes, in 2012. How old were you? Quinn: I wasn’t even born yet. Quinn: You’ve played a lot of characters that young people really connect with. Is there one who taught you something about yourself? Idina: When I was playing Elphaba in Wicked, I had a lot of insecurities about playing the role and doing a good job. I think she had the same feelings and often felt like an outcast. So I had to find my power just like Elphaba found her power. Quinn: Do you ever get tired of singing “Let It Go”? Idina: Nope! I don’t. I get to sing it year after year, country after country, state after state, and I get to see the effect that it has on young people. It brings me a lot of joy. Quinn: I’m 13. What were you like when you were my age?

Idina: I had this really bad haircut! It was kind of short and shaved on one side and then a bob on the other side. A lot of the boys made fun of me that year. I didn’t really like school as much, but I loved doing plays in school. When I hit 15, I started pretending I was older and getting hired to sing at weddings and bar and bat mitzvahs. Quinn: I just had my Bat Mitzvah. Idina: You did!? How’d it go? Were you nervous? Quinn: I was so nervous because all my friends were watching me. Idina: I know. It’s a lot of pressure, isn’t it? Quinn: It was. What would you want people in Modesto to know about you? Idina: I strive to make every show completely different. I try to stay in the moment and be spontaneous. I actually like mistakes sometimes because I feel like they make me closer to the audience. Quinn: You’re so talented. Is there anything you’re bad at? Idina: Yes, a million things! I’m bad at playing guitar. I’m bad at being organized. I’m bad at not annoying my son.

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Opening the Door What’s your favorite moment of the day? Mine is simple: Opening the door in the morning! When I do so, the first birdsong I hear, in a series of intensely hoarse, upward-inflected squawks, is this: “tchur… tchurr-tchurr-tchurr...” Stepping out, I see several red-headed woodpeckers have landed on the neighbor’s ash tree, their striking, vivid red crowns and black and white plumage flashing in the morning sun. Then, in a wildly variegated melody of “chacker-chacker-chacker…”, I hear the neighborhood’s social club, with the ululating sound of “wheee-uuu” thrown into the mix. The starlings are awake. A glorious cacophony arising like a symphony, all from opening the door... It seems life often presents these choices of doors being opened or staying closed. If closed, routines can start to become embedded. We all have our own version of it. In my case, that would look like me sitting in my living room and reading the next mystery or crime thriller. For others, it will almost certainly look different, but the theme

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is the repetition of the same. Such repetition is nothing bad in and of itself, but if it dominates, it can stagnate. The door stays closed. So how to open up and break the routine? This morning, after recalling those birds outside my door, I think of the Paul McCartney tune, “Let ‘Em In”. Tracking it down on iTunes, soon I am listening (dancing, really, in my mind) as McCartney sings, “Someone knockin’ at your door/ Somebody ringin’ the bell…” I can’t imagine just hanging out and leaving the door closed, not while he is singing of letting in friends, neighbors, the world outside: “Do me a favour/ Open the door and let ‘em in, ooh yeah.” In next month’s Zen View column, I’ll be opening the door, so to say, to a preview of a new kind of performance of ancient Chinese martial arts and Persian music that is happening on Friday evening, October 23rd, at Modesto’s State Theater. Curious to know more? Check out the Special Event in the Calendar section of Modesto’s T’ai Chi Ch’uan Academy: www.taichi4modesto.com 209-572-4518 Stay tuned! More to come next month!

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Urbano the third Monday on September 21st with special guests to be announced. The band features John Adey Bass, Cortez Flores Drums, John Burt on Sax and their host Eric Benson on keys. Blue Monday players would like to thank Chris Murphy and Gary Nelson for helping sponsor Blue Monday! so please come out for some live music. The band plays R & B, Funk and Motown for listening and dancing with a great 6-piece Band. The intermission adjacent to the state theatre has some nice offerings on Thursday nights. Charged Particles performs on the 3rd of September; one of the most exciting and creative trios with music crossing stylistic boundaries and blends diverse

traditions to create engaging new sounds Guitarist Colt Coleman returns on the 10th; Dave Dow brings his piano magic on the 17th. Make plans to stop by for a cocktail and some smooth jazz. On September 25th closing out Music in the Plaza the smooth vocal stylings of Denise Choate Band. We all need to work on supporting the venues that support the arts and creating new venues as there are many great bands that need to get out and be heard. Together we can make it happen and see things strive! Please support music in the downtown, we can’t do it without you folks! Get out and support the arts and we will all be better for it.

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Do you want your photos to appear in the Rear View Mirror ? Hashtag your pics #modestoview and we will check it out and share here and on ModestoView 1. James checks out the fun balloons at National Night Out 2. It’s always fun at the Modesto Roadsters Games. 3. Pete Grimaldi plays the Zydeco at ModStock 4. Miss California celebrates with the Modesto Roadsters 5. Where’s that incoming fly ball? 6. Dogs love the splash pads too. 7. The Moonshine Bandits rocked the Fruityard 8. Brodie Stewart gets the crowd going at the Fruityard

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9. The Modesto Roadsters hosted a Princess Brunch. How fun. 10. ZZ Top brought the boogie to the Fruityard 11. The Hawk 104.1’s Randy Marantz was rockin for Cheap Trick and ZZ Top 12. Aware’s Seth Willett was amazing at RockFest 13. Darin Morris, the host of ModStock rocked with many of the VMI bands 14. Ben Balsbaugh and Chris Murphy meet up with JP Morgan’s Jaime Dimon 15. Big fire with Brantley Gilbert at the Fruityard 16. Aware rocks RockFest 17. Bangarang played the hits at RockFest 18. The Rockit Production team at ModStock 19. Third Party was rockin’ at RockFest Follow the View Crew on Threads @modestoview

20. Modesto’s #1 Rocker - Doug Robinett was on fire at RockFest 21. Robin Zander was all Dream Police at the Fruityard 22. Belen makes sure all is running well at the Modesto Silos 23. Norah is loving the Modesto murals Credits: Chris Murphy: 1, 2, 4, 5, 9,12,14,16,18, 20, 22, 23 MJ Mangano: 3,6,7,8(brodie stewart),10,11,13,15(Brantley Gilbert),17,19,21

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