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Candice Lamb: Feeling It All

Candice Lamb: Feeling It AllBy Mattea Overstreet For singer-songwriter Candice Lamb, writing begins unplanned and driven by raw emotion.“I tend to write from a place of a strong feeling coming up,” Lamb says. “Sometimes I don’t know what I’m going to say. Sometimes I press record and start singing and playing, and I’ll be super … Read more

April Art Spring Bloom

April Art Spring BloomBy Jim Christiansen Don’t be fooled! April showers us with many Spring bloom art events. Latinx Comic Arts Festival returns in its sixth year to the MJC West Campus on April 3 and 4Held in the Mary Stuart Rogers building from 11 am to 6 pm both days. This is a FREE … Read more

Celebrating Star Wars in the home of the Creator

Celebrating Star Wars in the home of the CreatorBy Middagh Goodwin On May 4th, Star Wars is on everyone’s mind worldwide. But it is an extra-special day here in Modesto, USA, home to the creator, George Lucas. The original Star Wars movie was released on May 25, 1977, a day that changed modern film forever. … Read more

New Spring Art Show

New Spring Art Show Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum is welcoming spring with a burst of color, creativity, and hometown pride, as the second art show of 2026 fills the museum with fresh work from artists across our community. After a busy winter featuring the Reunion Show artists from the former Mistlin and Chartreuse Muse … Read more

MAMAView Spring Concerts & More

MAMAView Spring Concerts & MoreBy Middagh Goodwin Spring has sprung, and things are starting to heat up in Modesto. We are starting to see events kicking off, and you will see your calendars fill up fast. First Friday kicks off the 2026 season on the 3rd of April with tons of vendors, DJs, and music … Read more

Shiela Burch: From Farm to Fork for Over 45 Years

Interview: From Farm to Fork for Over 45 YearsBy Middagh Goodwin The Modesto Certified Farmers Market first opened on July 7th, 1979, now 46 years strong and still located on 16th Street between H & I Streets. Ray Rodgers and Ron Alves, both MJC Ag Instructors, and then-Mayor Peggy Mensinger organized the Farmers market, which … Read more

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Food & Drink

BrewView: Stanislaus County Brew Tour

Middagh Goodwin

Stanislaus County Brew TourBy Middagh Goodwin Back before the prohibition, a town wasn’t really considered …

FoodView – Mediterranean for Clean Living

Chris Murphy

By the ViewCrewIt’s the middle of winter, it’s a hazy sky and we can wish …

FoodView – Molto bene Gusto Italiano

Chris Murphy

By Chris MurphyI sat at my seat overlooking the exhibition kitchen, as Vinnie Altadonna explained …

Kimoto Celebrates Ten Years of Sushi, Sake, Japanese Whisky, and a Good Mai Tai

Middagh Goodwin

Kimoto Celebrates Ten Years of Sushi, Sake, Japanese Whisky, and a good Mai TaiBy Middagh …

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

Guest ViewCrew

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 …

Music

Candice Lamb: Feeling It All

Mattea Overstreet

Candice Lamb: Feeling It AllBy Mattea Overstreet For singer-songwriter Candice Lamb, writing begins unplanned and …

Celebrating Star Wars in the home of the Creator

Middagh Goodwin

Celebrating Star Wars in the home of the CreatorBy Middagh Goodwin On May 4th, Star …

MAMAView Spring Concerts & More

Middagh Goodwin

MAMAView Spring Concerts & MoreBy Middagh Goodwin Spring has sprung, and things are starting to …

The First Stage

Mattea Overstreet

The First StageBy Mattéa Overstreet Modesto’s thriving creative ecosystem is sustained by its own type …

Now Booking Music in the Plaza

Middagh Goodwin

Now Booking Music in the PlazaBy Middagh GoodwinThere’s nothing quite like hearing live music downtown, …

Kick the New Year Off On a Good Note

Middagh Goodwin

MAMAView: Kick the New Year Off On a Good Note By Middagh Goodwin     …

For the Freaks, Geeks, and Outcasts

Middagh Goodwin

For the Freaks, Geeks, and OutcastsBy Middagh Goodwin This album(or an album) has been a …

Taking Inventory

Mattea Overstreet

Taking Inventoryby Téa NoelleAfter the noise of December, I notice how much space opens when …

JazzView: Intermission Jazz

Chris Murphy

by Chris MurphyA jazz combo is one of the coolest things going. Modesto is experiencing …

Bright Lights Over Modesto

Middagh Goodwin

Bright Lights Over ModestoBy Middagh GoodwinI hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you went …

News

ZenView – The Lantern

Chris Murphy

By Chris Condon What is it to be conscious? Scientists, philosophers, theologians, and countless others …

AuthorView – Celebrating Local Authors

Chris Murphy

by Paula Treick DeBoard National Poetry Month will have passed by the time you read …

PoetryView – Writing is Powerful

Chris Murphy

by Sam Pierstorff Writing is powerful. Writing is political. Writing is personal. Writing can change …

PorchfestView – Coming May 17

Chris Murphy

By Chris Murphy Modesto’s biggest concert is coming May 17. This is truly a special …

Big View – Star Wars May the 4th

Chris Murphy

May the 4th Be With You Modesto is the home of Star Wars and there …

Outdoor Fun

Chris Murphy

by Chris Murphy You pick! Yes, May opens the season to get out and try …

Big View Baseball – Play Ball

Chris Murphy

By Chris Murphy Modesto baseball will never be the same again. For nearly 100 years, …

FoodView – Alfonso’sMexican Grill

Chris Murphy

By Chris Murphy Modesto has great Mexican food heritage. So many places in so many …

VoteView

Chris Murphy

VoteModesto Make your voice heard! As our community prepares for the upcoming primary election on …

Kidz Day – May 12th

Chris Murphy

Buy a newspaper for Salvation Army Red Shield program. Volunteers from all over will be …

Stage & Art

The First Stage

Mattea Overstreet

The First StageBy Mattéa Overstreet Modesto’s thriving creative ecosystem is sustained by its own type …

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

Guest ViewCrew

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

Why To See “The Revolutionists at Prospect Theater Project

Guest ViewCrew

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 …

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