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Spotlight on Local Talent: Modesto’s 48-Hour Film Competition Returns with a Twist

Spotlight on Local Talent: Modesto’s 48-Hour Film Competition Returns with a TwistBy Tasha Wilson After a brief pause, one of Modesto’s most exciting creative traditions is returning! This year marks the 6th annual 48-Hour Film Competition with a unique spin. Instead of a contest for prizes, 2025’s event will serve as a tribute to 11 of … Read more

Fall Blues

Fall BluesBy Eric Benson I turned 68 this month, and it’s a blessing to be still alive and well, although every now and then it’s kinda hard to tell, but I’m still alive and well, as Johnny Winter says! As I get older, I lose some good friends along the way. I cherish this life … Read more

Fall Into Art

Art View Fall into ArtBy Jim Christiansen Back to School and headed to Oktoberfest. Carnegie Arts Center takes down the Annual Showcase to present “Facing the Giant: 3 Decades of Dissent,” works by Shepard Fairey.  Opens September 16 to December 20.  In the Lobby gallery, Carnegie features “Yosemite Renaissance 40” from October 18. Carnegie offers … Read more

Oktoberfest: A Drinking Tradition

Oktoberfest: A Drinking TraditionBy Middagh Goodwin Traditionally, Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest (German for “folk festival”). It combines a beer festival with a funfair and takes place each year on the Theresienwiese in Munich from mid-September to the first Sunday in October. If German Unity Day (October 3rd) follows that Sunday, the festival continues … Read more

Twenty Six Years of Modesto Entertainment

Twenty-six Years of Modesto EntertainmentBy 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 … Read more

A Revival at the Queen Bean

A Revival at the Queen Bean: Modesto’s Music Scene Finds Its Voice By: Joseph Zimmerer The Queen Bean Coffee and Social House has always been a staple in Modesto’s creative ecosystem, and now, under the care of Sam and Ruhi, it’s blooming once again. From intimate porch shows to full backyard performances, the venue has become a haven … Read more
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Oktoberfest: A Drinking Tradition

Middagh Goodwin

Oktoberfest: A Drinking TraditionBy Middagh Goodwin Traditionally, Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest (German for …

BarView – Rivets goes Tiki

Chris Murphy

BarView By Trader Murf @tradermurfsIt is always Tiki time with Trader Murf. Modesto has a …

FoodView – Summer Picnic Fun

Chris Murphy

FoodView By Chris Murphy and the ViewCrewIt’s June and it’s time for a picnic. Not …

Chef Nathan Heese: The Food He Serves & The Lasting Impression He Leaves

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Chef Nathan Heese: The Food He Serves & The Lasting Impression He Leaves By Summer …

FoodView – Sidelines is Back!

Chris Murphy

By Chris Murphy Sidelines is Back! There hasn’t been a more anticipated reopening in Modesto …

IrishView

Chris Murphy

IrishView St Patrick’s Day is March 17P. Wexford’s St. Patrick’s Day Party – March 17 …

BrewView: Shortest Month Packs a Punch

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Shortest Month Packs a Punch By Devry Thayer February is here, finally! You did great …

BrewView: How to “Not” Drink Like a Pro.

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BrewView: Cuts

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BrewView: Cutsby Ren Fantastico Listen to the wind blow, watch the sun rise. I can …

BrewView: Palermo

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BrewView: Palermoby Ren Fantastico “That’s a lot of wine!”Waitress, “Oh, too much?”“No! Do you see …

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Fall Blues

Eric Benson

Fall BluesBy Eric Benson I turned 68 this month, and it’s a blessing to be …

Twenty Six Years of Modesto Entertainment

Middagh Goodwin

Twenty-six Years of Modesto EntertainmentBy Middagh Goodwin On October 21st, the Modesto Area Music Awards …

A Revival at the Queen Bean

Guest ViewCrew

A Revival at the Queen Bean: Modesto’s Music Scene Finds Its Voice By: Joseph Zimmerer …

Things We Carry: Weston Perry

Mattea Overstreet

Things We Carry: Weston PerryBy Mattea Overstreet An indie-folk artist’s collection of work is likely …

Vinyl Revival: 4th Annual Record Swap Returns to Graffiti USA!

Carly Russell

Vinyl Revival: 4th Annual Record Swap Returns to Graffiti USA! Calling all vinyl collectors and …

Emerging: Rita Taylor

Mattea Overstreet

Emerging: Rita TaylorBy Mattea Overstreet Seventeen-year-old Rita Taylor has spent her life around music, and …

Celebrating Modesto Area Music

Middagh Goodwin

Celebrating Modesto Area Music  By Middagh Goodwin On October 21st, the Modesto Area Music Awards …

Music in the Plaza

Middagh Goodwin

August Nites in the PlazaMusic in the Plaza kicks off with Valley Rhythm Section in …

Music for a Cause

Middagh Goodwin

This night is all about helping the ones in need.  A Fundraiser for Aspiranet to …

ModStock 15 is Coming

Middagh Goodwin

ModStock15 is Coming!Modesto’s best summer festival is back for 2025, and you will be amazed! …

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Senior Stride – September 19

Chris Murphy

Modesto Rotary Senior Stride – September 19 Get out and walk! Experience an invigorating morning …

Ringo at Ironstone – September 21

Chris Murphy

Ringo at Ironstone Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! A Beatle will be in our area this month. …

Non Profit View – Ice Cream Company Celebration

Chris Murphy

NonProfitView – Ice Cream Company Ice Cream Company is a Modesto classic that’s been serving …

Remember 9-11

Chris Murphy

Remembrance View We will Never Forget It doesn’t seem that long ago where the world …

Oktoberfest: A Drinking Tradition

Middagh Goodwin

Oktoberfest: A Drinking TraditionBy Middagh Goodwin Traditionally, Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest (German for …

In Memoriam Mary Kate Grimadi

Chris Murphy

We lost one of Modesto’s shining stars. Mary Kate Grimaldi April 23rd, 1959 – August …

In Memoriam – Hal Conkey

Chris Murphy

MoBand lost a Champion. Harold “Hal” Conkey was one of Modesto Band of Stanislaus County’s …

Twenty Six Years of Modesto Entertainment

Middagh Goodwin

Twenty-six Years of Modesto EntertainmentBy Middagh Goodwin On October 21st, the Modesto Area Music Awards …

GreetingsView – Wow, It’s September already.

Chris Murphy

Greetings friends, Wow, we have a kindergartener. It just doesn’t seem that long ago that …

Vinyl Revival: 4th Annual Record Swap Returns to Graffiti USA!

Carly Russell

Vinyl Revival: 4th Annual Record Swap Returns to Graffiti USA! Calling all vinyl collectors and …

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Spotlight on Local Talent: Modesto’s 48-Hour Film Competition Returns with a Twist

Guest ViewCrew

Spotlight on Local Talent: Modesto’s 48-Hour Film Competition Returns with a TwistBy Tasha Wilson After a …

Fall Into Art

Jim Christiansen

Art View Fall into ArtBy Jim Christiansen Back to School and headed to Oktoberfest. Carnegie …

The Mother at Prospect Theater Project: A Story of Now

Summer Krafft

The Mother at Prospect Theater Project: A Story of Now By Summer Krafft Prospect Theater …

Kids View: The City of Hughson Now Sponsoring the Little Luminaries

Brandilyn Mitchell

by Brandilyn Mitchell The Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Hughson is now …

PerformingView – New 2025 /26 Seasons

Chris Murphy

Pr PerformingView By Chris MurphyOk performing arts friends, it’s time to get serious about next …

Modesto Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Brings Verdi’s Epic Requiem to Modesto

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Modesto Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Brings Verdi’s Epic Requiem to Modesto May 9 & 10, …

Why To See “The Revolutionists at Prospect Theater Project

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Why To See “The Revolutionists” at Prospect Theater ProjectBy Summer Krafft It is tricky to …

PerformingView- So much fun in March

Chris Murphy

PerformingView By Chris MurphyFirst off, let’s start with something fun. If you love the early …

Transitioning Artistic Directors

Guest ViewCrew

Prospect Theater Project: Transitioning Artistic DirectorsBy Summer Krafft There have been many changes to the …

Black History Month Celebrations

Chris Murphy

Black History Month By Chris MurphyDiversity is a wonderful thing and is to be celebrated. …

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