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Micke Grove Zoo celebrates 60 years, continues updates to infrastructure

Submitted by Central Valley ... on Friday, August 11th, 2:30 pm

 

Kevin Hertell cuts a ribbon to officially introduce a new playground that is part of updates and improvements being performed at Micke Grove Zoo, which celebrates its 60-year anniversary this weekend.

By Marc Lutz
Business Journal Editor

LODI — It was 60 years ago today that Micke Grove Zoo opened its doors to the community. This Saturday, August 12, the zoo will hold an anniversary celebration to highlight all the changes that have occurred in recent years.

The five-acre zoo is nestled inside Micke Grove Park, which opened in 1938, a gift from William and Julia Harrison Micke, local philanthropists for whom the park is named.

On Saturday, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., the zoo will host educational booths, food trucks, live music, kids’ activities, games, zoo tours, live-animal presentations and giveaways... Read More

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Celtic and Renaissance Festival

Submitted by Middagh Goodwin, 209 Arts & Music Promoter
Monday, June 26th, 2017, 10:48pm
Celtic and Renaissance Festival

And now for something completely different.  Travel back in time and experience Modesto’s Celtic and Renaissance Festival happening in Graceada Park July 8th. It will be a day filled with family fun the likes Modesto is rarely treated to.

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Music in the Plaza

Submitted by Middagh Goodwin, 209 Arts & Music Promoter
Monday, June 26th, 2017, 11:28am
Music in the Plaza

Enjoy live downtown musical entertainment every Friday evening from July 7th through September 22nd! We invite you to join us for an outdoor concert in the 10th Street Plaza. Enjoy a broad range of musical entertainment. Music starts at 7. Come early for a good seat on the patio at Ralston's Goat or Fuzio Universal Bistro! 

Joining in on July 7th, August 8th and September 1st is the 1st Friday Street Faire 5-9pm in conjunction with the Modesto Downtown Partnership. Artists, crafters, vendors of all sorts will line the street. 

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Wizard World Sacramento

Submitted by Middagh Goodwin, 209 Arts & Music Promoter
Wednesday, June 7th, 2017, 10:55am
Wizard World Sacramento

Kate Beckinsale, Val Kilmer Added To Wizard World Comic Con Sacramento Celebrity Roster, June 17-18

 

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May the Force Be With You (Star Wars day Modesto)

Submitted by Middagh Goodwin, 209 Arts & Music Promoter
Thursday, April 20th, 2017, 12:49pm
May the Force Be With You (Star Wars day Modesto)

May the 4th Be With You!
This is a special day here in Modesto USA!
This year is the 40th Anniversary of the release of the original Star Wars. May 25, 1977, was the day that changed modern film forever. From the opening theme and the rolling script, the world had a new lexicon of interstellar characters, starships and even speed measurements.

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Music in the plaza downtown Modesto

Submitted by Middagh Goodwin, 209 Arts & Music Promoter
Tuesday, April 18th, 2017, 4:32pm
Music in the plaza downtown Modesto

Enjoy live downtown musical entertainment every Friday evening from April 28th through September! We invite you to join us for an outdoor concert in the 10th street plaza.

Bring the family to downtown Modesto and enjoy a broad range of musical entertainment. Music starts at 7. Come early for a good seat! First Friday of each month will coincide with DoMo Marketplace and will be themed accordingly. Adding vendors and artisans along with the music. 

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Grape City Con 2017

Submitted by Middagh Goodwin, 209 Arts & Music Promoter
Thursday, March 30th, 2017, 1:30pm
Grape City Con 2017

Grape City Con Returns April 9th
StocktonCon partners with United Way of San Joaquin and Salvation Army Lodi for a new Pop Culture Convention at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds

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