Visual arts, music, theater, film and local entertainment.
With the Stanislaus County Fair fast approaching July 5-14, a number of new music acts have been signed up to entertain audiences.
David Lee Murphy, an acclaimed country music star known for his chart-topping hits and energetic performances, is set to headline on opening night, Friday, July 5.
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This article presents a guide to three notable Pool Halls located in Modesto. Have you had the chance to visit any of these places yet? If you have, we’d love to hear your experiences and thoughts in the comments section below.
1. Diamond Billiards
Discover a vibrant haven of entertainment where the clink of pool balls, the buzz of a lively crowd, and the aroma of delicious food blend into a symphony of enjoyment.
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In a new Lobby Gallery exhibition, Light Motifs, the Carnegie Arts Center shares works created by 36 artists from 16 Northern California communities.
Jurors for the exhibition are two esteemed artists whose expertise in the use of light is well known. Carolyn Lord is a Bay Area painter and a signature member of the California Art Club, the National Watercolor Society, and the California Watercolor Association. G. Dan Mitchell is a photographer based in San Jose; he was the 2018 Yosemite Renaissance Artist in Residence at Yosemite National Park and is the author of “California’s Fall Color: A Photographer’s Guide to Autumn in the Sierras.”
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The great thing about living in the Northern San Joaquin Valley is the snow is where it belongs – up in the mountains and not down here.
That means there is plenty of snow — and skiing — in the 209’s backyard that’s within two to three hours of Manteca, Turlock, Ripon, Lathrop, Ceres, and Oakdale.
This year there are five skiing options and plenty of snow play areas in the 209 as well as the venerable Curry Village ice skating rink.
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Goodbye Thanksgiving, hello Christmas — and by that, we mean pretty much immediately.
Communities across the Modesto and Mother Lode regions begin celebrating the yuletide season the day right after many of us stuff ourselves with turkey and dressing.
There are a pair of events set for that Friday, with plenty more festivals, parades, tree lightings and other events planned through the rest of November and well into December.
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Autumn has officially arrived which means it’s time for pumpkins and scarecrows and corn mazes. It also means Fantozzi Farms is getting ready to open.
Operators Paul and Denise Fantozzi and their crew have been putting the finishing touches on the popular westside fall attraction in preparation for Saturday’s opening. Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch opens at 10 a.m. Sept. 30 in Patterson.
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It’s no secret that the city of Turlock has a strong Latino community, and one local artist is on a mission to share the rich history through art.
On Wednesday, work officially began on a mural that will adorn the exterior north side wall of a building at 132 S. First St., the former home of Pablo’s Restaurant and the Mexican Kitchen. It just so happens that the man behind the project is Richard Gomez, the grandson of Pablo and family of the former Mexican Kitchen owners.
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Many folks are interested in numerous pop culture topics in the Folsom community. What better way to express their love for all things geeky than a convention to meet like-minded people?
The 5th annual Folsom Ohana Comic Con was hosted last Sunday at the Folsom Community Center at 52 Natoma Street. Nearly one hundred guests attended the event.
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