Special events
graffiti Summer

2008 Calendar of Events

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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 31 Oldies Concert & Graffiti Tribute
The State Theatre - 1307 J Street, Modesto - (209) 527-4697

American Graffiti Tribute - Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the movie classic American Graffiti.

11am : All-day festival begins.

12pm - 2pm : A look back by members of the Faros car club. Exhibit of rare artifacts from our local "Graffiti" heritage and original items from the film. Speakers Candy Clark (Debbie Dunham from the movie) and Haskell Wexler (Academy Award-winning cinematographer and visual consultant for American Graffiti) will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film. Appearance by Gene Winfield master custom car builder!

2pm - 4pm : VIP Reception in the lobby of the State Theatre.

4pm - 6pm : Oldies Concert featuring songs from the Graffiti soundtrack performed by Frankie and The Fabletones, The Sensations, Carpediem and The Great Imposters.

6:30pm : Featured guest speaker, Peter Kramer, will discuss the impact of American Graffiti on film history.

7pm : A showing of the movie American Graffiti

Admission to the tribute event is FREE, however, donations are welcome. Movie tickets $2.50. $1.00 off admission if dressed in period clothing.

Purchase concert tickets at The State Theatre box office or online at www.thestate.org. Concert tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

Please visit www.graffititribute.com for more information.
June 1 Graffiti Classic Car Show
Modesto Area Streetrod Association car show. Raffles, music, sponsor trophies and more! Modesto Jr. College West Campus. Call (209) 529-0366 for more information.

June 2-5 Mid-Valley Chevy Club
All car shows are free and will be at a different location each night! For more information please call Mid Valley Chevy Club at (209) 523-3772.

  • Monday, June 2 : JC's Cafe - Kansas Ave., Modesto
  • Tuesday, June 3 : Cool Hand Lukes - 2505 Patterson Rd., Riverbank
  • Wednesday, June 4 : Five Minute Car Wash - 1109 Oakdale Rd., Modesto
  • Thursday, June 5 : Mike's Roadhouse - 3250 Dale Rd., Modesto - LIVE Music! Expanded Parking.
June 6 - 8 PT Cruiserfest 2008
Presented by Valley PT Cruisers Club.
  • Friday night at John Thurman Field come and enjoy a great ballgame with the Modesto Nuts. PT Cruisers on display, and a Firework Extravaganza. Admission is $15 for 2 people and includes parking. Additional tickets available for $5.00.
  • Saturday 8am - 5pm & Sunday 8am - 1pm will be the car show with vendors, food music and more at the Fruit Yard - 7948 Yosemite Blvd.
  • 7pm Saturday night, downtown Modesto will be the Show & Glow, live bands including Simply So, dancing and food.

For more information visit www.cruiserfest2008.com.
June 6-8 American Graffiti Car Show and Festival
This 10th Annual event is Presented by the North Modesto Kiwanis
  • Friday evening June 6th at 7:00 pm, downtown Modesto. Don't miss the parade of over 600 classic cars, hot rods, custom & vintage cars. Music on the plaza by Johnny Rocket and the Thrustat the corner of 10th and j from 6-9pm.
  • Saturday and Sunday, June 7 & 8, 9am - 5pm : Classic Car Show and Festival. Enjoy the cars, arts, crafts, live entertainment, a beer garden and a wide variety of vendor booths at Modesto Junior College, East Campus. Special guest Chip Foose star of the popular show Overhaulin’.
  • Saturday Night Concert - Dance to the sounds of California Dreamin' and Bangin' 58's at the State Theatre. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 7:00, concert starts at 8:00. Tickets available at www.thestate.org or by calling (888) 746-9763

Visit www.northmodestokiwanis.org for more information. All proceeds go to local Charities.
June 14 15th Annual Back to Graffiti at the Fruit Yard with the F-100 Elites
F-100's classic car show, 1975 and older. 50/50 Raffle, DJ, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, wildlife refuge, bowling lane, magician and more! This event is free to the public. 8:00am - 5:00pm. For car registration information please call (209) 523-4479 or visit www.backtograffiti.com
June 14 Modesto Blues Festival & Community Art Walk
Celebrate the Modesto Blues festival with concerts featuring Blue Haven and The Whisky Haulers, Mofo Party Band, DJ Slate & The Rocket 88, Rene Solis and the Guitar Extravaganza and Rythmn Deluxe, FREE admission, arts and craft vendors, food and drink Hot Rod and custom bike show at Graceada Park!

For more information on the Blues Festival or the Community Walk call JB Presents at (209) 537-1516.
June 14 Rock-n-Roll on the Rails
Enjoy a three-course menu and live music by Johnny Rocket and the Thrust. Price is $58.50 + service charge and taxes. Train departs at 6:30pm. Please call Sierra Railroad at (209) 848-2100 or visit www.sierrarailroad.com for more information.
June 18 3rd Annual Riverbank Graffiti Summer Party
Hot Rod & Classic Car Show with a DJ playing oldies and goodies. Rock-n-Roll concert in the lobby prior to the movies, staring the young popular singing sensation “Carpediem.” The feature movies are the 1958 hit “The Blob”, starring Steve McQueen and the original “The Thing” starring James Arness. Car Show starts at 5pm. The Galaxy Theatres in Riverbank. For more information please call (209) 863-8900 or visit www.galaxytheatres.com.
June 19 Moband Concert in the Park
Enjoy the first concert of Moband's annual summer concerts in the park. Bring a picnic. This concert will feature favorites from American Bandstand. Admission is FREE! Come Jump n' Jive to the great sounds of Moband. Concert starts at 8pm at Graceada Park, get there early and enjoy.
June 20-22 Love, Janis
The life and music of rock-n-roll icon Janis Joplin explodes onto the stage. Catch a glimpse of a legend through letters she wrote and songs she made famous. Please visit the Gallo Center for the Arts web site for more information, times and tickets or call (209) 338-2100.
June 25 Riverbank's 3rd 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 28 Modesto Nuts Graffiti Night
Come join us for some family fun! Enjoy delicious root beer floats, graffiti themed music, and baseball. Please call (209) 572-4487 or visit: www.modestonuts.com.
** All events, dates, times and locations subject to change without notice. Please contact the Modesto Convention & Visitors Bureau for the latest information.

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