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American Graffiti Modesto 2009
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Modesto CVB
1150 Ninth St., Suite C
Modesto CA 95354
888 640 8467
209 526 5588
2009 Calendar of Events
Download Calendar (pdf, 152Kb)
Fri & Sat Nights
(all summer long) A & W Root Beer
1404 G Street, Modesto, CA. Classic Cars, Elvis & Hula Hoop, Karaoke and Root Beer Floats served by Car Hops on Roller Skates.
May 30 American Graffiti film and Celebration
The Historic State Theatre will show the film American Graffiti, at 12:30 & 3:30 p.m., to honor George Lucas whose roots in our town go deep. There will be great prizes for best costumes….come dressed as your favorite character from the film. Enjoy giveaways and root beer floats for this annual blast to the past. The State Theatre, 1307 J Street, Modesto. For more information please call 209-527-4697 or visit www.thestate.org.
May 30 Modesto Auto Showcase Classic
Come enjoy the car show, food and live music by The Pendletons. Admission to this event is free. All cars welcome; American to Foreign, from projects to finished, rat rods to trailer queens. Pre registration car entry $10, includes $5 food voucher. Registration day of the event $10. Modesto Auto Center, 1400 N. 9th Street, Modesto. To register your car please call Ed at 209-450-0140 or Marcial at 209-524-6260.
June 2 - July 3 Graffiti Summer Art Show
The Mistlin Art Gallery presents a celebration of Modesto's "Graffiti Years" during the 1950's and early 1960's, when cruising, rock music, and drive-in diners were all the rage and our ties to George Lucas' hit film "American Graffiti", which documents Modesto's early, innocent years. For more information please call 209-529-3369 or visit www.ccartassn.org.
June 7 Graffiti Classic Car Show
Modesto Area Street Rod Association’s 4th annual classic car show, this year including PT Cruisers. Raffles all day long, over 25 vendors, music by the “Hot Rod Band” from Santa Cruz. Event to be MC’d by Gene Adams. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Modesto Junior College West Campus 2201 Blue Gum Ave. Free admission to spectators. Car entry fee $25 - includes lunch for two. Sponsor awards & more. Food available. A portion of all proceeds to go to Community Hospice. Call 209-529-0366 for more information.
June 9 Grease is the Word
Join the Galaxy Theatre in Riverbank for a showing of the film Grease! The film begins at 7:00 pm and at $2.50 a ticket, Grease is the word ... Come early and check out the festivities and classic cars in the parking lot. Galaxy Theatre, 2525 Patterson Road, Riverbank.
June 11 Moband Concert in the Park
PEEL OUT! With the first concert of Moband's annual summer concerts in the park. Spread out your blankets, bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the sounds of Moband. Admission is free and the concert begins at 8:00 pm at Graceada Park, get there early and enjoy.
June 8-11 Mid-Valley Chevy Club
All car shows are free and will be at a different location each night from 5-9pm!
Mon. 6/8 JC’s Café · 500 Kansas Ave · Modesto
Tues. 6/9 Cool Hand Lukes · 2505 Patterson Rd ·Riverbank
Wed. 6/10 Five Minute Car Wash · 1109 Oakdale Rd. · Modesto
Thurs. 6/11 Mike’s Roadhouse · 3250 Dale Rd. · Modesto
For more information, please call Mid Valley Chevy Club at (209) 523-3772.
June 12 Grease, the sing-along version!
After the North Modesto Kiwanis Car Parade, park your classic car across the street from the historic State Theatre, 1307 J St., and enjoy a draught beer while watching the movie Grease, the 1978 musical sensation starring Olivia Newton-John, John Travolta and Stockard Channing. Sing along to “You’re The One That I Want,” “Hopelessly Devoted To You,” and more in the air-conditioned comfort of Modesto’s only remaining movie palace. The fun begins at 8:30 p.m. For more information please call 209-527-4697 or visit www.thestate.org.
June 12-14 American Graffiti Car Show and Festival
This 11th Annual event is presented by the North Modesto Kiwanis. Friday night, June 12 will once again feature the Classic Car Parade Downtown. The car show is Saturday June 13 Sunday June 14 at the Modesto Junior College East Campus, 435 College Ave. Saturday will feature special guest George Barris “King of Kustomizers” in the ARC Audio Alley. His famous designs include, the Batmobile, Grease lightning (Grease), The General Lee (Dukes of Hazzard), the Muenster Coach and much more. At the MJC East Campus, 435 College Ave.
For more information please call 1-888-746-9763 or visit www.northmodestokiwanis.org. All proceeds go to local Charities.
June 13 Graffiti Summer Concert: See the Soundtrack
A great musical experience, see the soundtrack come to life on-stage, as top groups such as The Diamonds, Bill Hayley’s Comets, The Teenagers Tribute Groups, The Clovers Tribute Group and American Gold Band perform some of the greatest hits as seen on the iconic film, American Graffiti. Come and enjoy classic hits such as “Why Do Fools Fall In Love,” Love Potion #9,” “Sixteen Candles,” “At the Hop,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Come Go With Me” and much more! 50's-60's displays in the lobby and classic cars. Put on your best poodle skirt and come join the fun. 8:00 pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts.
Tickets available through the Gallo Center Box office 1000 I Street, by calling (209) 238-3100 or online at www.galloarts.org.
June 19 Graffiti Night & Fireworks Extravaganza
Come out to the ballpark for a game, fireworks, 50’s and 60’s music and more! John Thurman Field 601 Neece Dr, Modesto. Please call 209-572-4487 or visit www.modestonuts.com for more information.
June 19 Graffiti Summer Salutes: A Tribute to Motown Era
Celebrate Motown with a variety of bands and classic hits performed by the Legends of Classic Soul Band, Peaches & Herb (Reunited), The Original Elgins (Uncle Sam's Man), Sam Cooke Tribute (You Send Me), Temptations Tribute -Best Intentions and Supremes tribute - Symply Supreme. The MC is BET Comic View comedian, Dennis Gaxiola. The show begins at 8:00 at the Gallo Center for the Arts. Tickets available through the Gallo Center Box office 1000 I Street, by calling (209) 238-3100 or online at www.galloarts.org.
June 19 - 20 June 20 - 16th Annual Back to Graffiti at the Fruityard
Classic Car show hosted by the F-100 Elites. There will be a 50/50 raffle, vendors, food booths, activities and more. This event is free to the public. Car entry is $35.00. For more information please call 209-523-4479.
June 19, 20th & 21st - The Carson & Barnes Circus, bringing over 70 years of Circus tradition to a new height in quality family entertainment! With two shows daily; this is a must see!
For more information call 209-577-3093 or visit www.thefruityard.com. The Fruityard is located at 7948 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto.
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June 24 Riverbank's 4th Annual Car Show
Classic cars, new and project cars, trucks and motorcycles. Live music, food and games for kids, farmers market. 5 - 8 p.m. at the Riverbank Community Center Park. For more information visit www.favoriterides.net or call (209) 480-2271.
June 27 Modesto Blue’s Festival
Celebrate the Modesto Blues festival with concerts featuring **** Partyband, Mercury Blues band, Highway 61 blues band, Ron Hacker and the Hacksaws Big Earl and the Crying Shame with more to come! Hot Rod and custom bike show. King Kennedy Memorial center at Mellis park 601 Martin Luther King Dr Modesto. Call (209) 537-1516 for more information or visit www.jbpresents.com.
** All events, dates, times and locations subject to change without notice. Please contact the Modesto Convention & Visitors Bureau for the latest information.
Copyright © 2009 Modesto CVB, All rights reserved.
graffiti Summer
Special Events
» Graffiti Summer
» Amgen Tour of California
» International Festival
Graffiti Summer
» Welcome!
» Calendar of Events
» The Movie
» George Lucas
» Graffiti Museum
» Get Involved!
KEEP LOOKIN DOWN
Modesto CVB
1150 Ninth St., Suite C
Modesto CA 95354
888 640 8467
209 526 5588
2009 Calendar of Events
Download Calendar (pdf, 152Kb)
Fri & Sat Nights
(all summer long) A & W Root Beer
1404 G Street, Modesto, CA. Classic Cars, Elvis & Hula Hoop, Karaoke and Root Beer Floats served by Car Hops on Roller Skates.
May 30 American Graffiti film and Celebration
The Historic State Theatre will show the film American Graffiti, at 12:30 & 3:30 p.m., to honor George Lucas whose roots in our town go deep. There will be great prizes for best costumes….come dressed as your favorite character from the film. Enjoy giveaways and root beer floats for this annual blast to the past. The State Theatre, 1307 J Street, Modesto. For more information please call 209-527-4697 or visit www.thestate.org.
May 30 Modesto Auto Showcase Classic
Come enjoy the car show, food and live music by The Pendletons. Admission to this event is free. All cars welcome; American to Foreign, from projects to finished, rat rods to trailer queens. Pre registration car entry $10, includes $5 food voucher. Registration day of the event $10. Modesto Auto Center, 1400 N. 9th Street, Modesto. To register your car please call Ed at 209-450-0140 or Marcial at 209-524-6260.
June 2 - July 3 Graffiti Summer Art Show
The Mistlin Art Gallery presents a celebration of Modesto's "Graffiti Years" during the 1950's and early 1960's, when cruising, rock music, and drive-in diners were all the rage and our ties to George Lucas' hit film "American Graffiti", which documents Modesto's early, innocent years. For more information please call 209-529-3369 or visit www.ccartassn.org.
June 7 Graffiti Classic Car Show
Modesto Area Street Rod Association’s 4th annual classic car show, this year including PT Cruisers. Raffles all day long, over 25 vendors, music by the “Hot Rod Band” from Santa Cruz. Event to be MC’d by Gene Adams. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Modesto Junior College West Campus 2201 Blue Gum Ave. Free admission to spectators. Car entry fee $25 - includes lunch for two. Sponsor awards & more. Food available. A portion of all proceeds to go to Community Hospice. Call 209-529-0366 for more information.
June 9 Grease is the Word
Join the Galaxy Theatre in Riverbank for a showing of the film Grease! The film begins at 7:00 pm and at $2.50 a ticket, Grease is the word ... Come early and check out the festivities and classic cars in the parking lot. Galaxy Theatre, 2525 Patterson Road, Riverbank.
June 11 Moband Concert in the Park
PEEL OUT! With the first concert of Moband's annual summer concerts in the park. Spread out your blankets, bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the sounds of Moband. Admission is free and the concert begins at 8:00 pm at Graceada Park, get there early and enjoy.
June 8-11 Mid-Valley Chevy Club
All car shows are free and will be at a different location each night from 5-9pm!
Mon. 6/8 JC’s Café · 500 Kansas Ave · Modesto
Tues. 6/9 Cool Hand Lukes · 2505 Patterson Rd ·Riverbank
Wed. 6/10 Five Minute Car Wash · 1109 Oakdale Rd. · Modesto
Thurs. 6/11 Mike’s Roadhouse · 3250 Dale Rd. · Modesto
For more information, please call Mid Valley Chevy Club at (209) 523-3772.
June 12 Grease, the sing-along version!
After the North Modesto Kiwanis Car Parade, park your classic car across the street from the historic State Theatre, 1307 J St., and enjoy a draught beer while watching the movie Grease, the 1978 musical sensation starring Olivia Newton-John, John Travolta and Stockard Channing. Sing along to “You’re The One That I Want,” “Hopelessly Devoted To You,” and more in the air-conditioned comfort of Modesto’s only remaining movie palace. The fun begins at 8:30 p.m. For more information please call 209-527-4697 or visit www.thestate.org.
June 12-14 American Graffiti Car Show and Festival
This 11th Annual event is presented by the North Modesto Kiwanis. Friday night, June 12 will once again feature the Classic Car Parade Downtown. The car show is Saturday June 13 Sunday June 14 at the Modesto Junior College East Campus, 435 College Ave. Saturday will feature special guest George Barris “King of Kustomizers” in the ARC Audio Alley. His famous designs include, the Batmobile, Grease lightning (Grease), The General Lee (Dukes of Hazzard), the Muenster Coach and much more. At the MJC East Campus, 435 College Ave.
For more information please call 1-888-746-9763 or visit www.northmodestokiwanis.org. All proceeds go to local Charities.
June 13 Graffiti Summer Concert: See the Soundtrack
A great musical experience, see the soundtrack come to life on-stage, as top groups such as The Diamonds, Bill Hayley’s Comets, The Teenagers Tribute Groups, The Clovers Tribute Group and American Gold Band perform some of the greatest hits as seen on the iconic film, American Graffiti. Come and enjoy classic hits such as “Why Do Fools Fall In Love,” Love Potion #9,” “Sixteen Candles,” “At the Hop,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Come Go With Me” and much more! 50's-60's displays in the lobby and classic cars. Put on your best poodle skirt and come join the fun. 8:00 pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts.
Tickets available through the Gallo Center Box office 1000 I Street, by calling (209) 238-3100 or online at www.galloarts.org.
June 19 Graffiti Night & Fireworks Extravaganza
Come out to the ballpark for a game, fireworks, 50’s and 60’s music and more! John Thurman Field 601 Neece Dr, Modesto. Please call 209-572-4487 or visit www.modestonuts.com for more information.
June 19 Graffiti Summer Salutes: A Tribute to Motown Era
Celebrate Motown with a variety of bands and classic hits performed by the Legends of Classic Soul Band, Peaches & Herb (Reunited), The Original Elgins (Uncle Sam's Man), Sam Cooke Tribute (You Send Me), Temptations Tribute -Best Intentions and Supremes tribute - Symply Supreme. The MC is BET Comic View comedian, Dennis Gaxiola. The show begins at 8:00 at the Gallo Center for the Arts. Tickets available through the Gallo Center Box office 1000 I Street, by calling (209) 238-3100 or online at www.galloarts.org.
June 19 - 20 June 20 - 16th Annual Back to Graffiti at the Fruityard
Classic Car show hosted by the F-100 Elites. There will be a 50/50 raffle, vendors, food booths, activities and more. This event is free to the public. Car entry is $35.00. For more information please call 209-523-4479.
June 19, 20th & 21st - The Carson & Barnes Circus, bringing over 70 years of Circus tradition to a new height in quality family entertainment! With two shows daily; this is a must see!
For more information call 209-577-3093 or visit www.thefruityard.com. The Fruityard is located at 7948 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto.
.
June 24 Riverbank's 4th Annual Car Show
Classic cars, new and project cars, trucks and motorcycles. Live music, food and games for kids, farmers market. 5 - 8 p.m. at the Riverbank Community Center Park. For more information visit www.favoriterides.net or call (209) 480-2271.
June 27 Modesto Blue’s Festival
Celebrate the Modesto Blues festival with concerts featuring **** Partyband, Mercury Blues band, Highway 61 blues band, Ron Hacker and the Hacksaws Big Earl and the Crying Shame with more to come! Hot Rod and custom bike show. King Kennedy Memorial center at Mellis park 601 Martin Luther King Dr Modesto. Call (209) 537-1516 for more information or visit www.jbpresents.com.
** All events, dates, times and locations subject to change without notice. Please contact the Modesto Convention & Visitors Bureau for the latest information.
Copyright © 2009 Modesto CVB, All rights reserved.
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