Well as of last year the Mistlin Gallery closed permanently. It was taken over by the City of…read moreModesto and a good community of artists of all ages were left disbanded. We had a wonderful gallery with events and shows and volunteers committed to the arts. Sad to see it go........

A local treasure that many cities the size of Modesto don't have: a good-sized gallery devoted to…read moredisplaying local art, with a gift shop that sells pieces by local artists, including very affordable prints and cards. Some of the same local artists whose art you can buy also give classes in the learning space. Exhibits rotate often, and there are always announcements for the next one. Now here's the thing with a place that displays a lot of local art: the aesthetics will vary. There are artists I think are top-notch (and I buy the print versions I can afford because my current budget doesn't stretch to originals to go over the sofa). There are artists I think are.. having a great time with self-expression (so I don't buy). Regardless, it is delightful that these are my neighbors (more or less), and many are depicting the local landscape in a part of California that tends to get neglected. Where else can I buy prints of actual Modesto-area places, rather than the "more important" beauty spots elsewhere in the state? I adore this gallery and go as often as I can. Occasionally they will feed you cheese bits or whatever, in a festive way.

Graffiti night. What's not to love? All the beautiful cars around our town, it brings tourism in,…read moreit boosts our economy, and shows off some of what the best of Modesto can be. Memories as a child of graffiti night, which is now become American graffiti festival I believe, still has much in common with what I remember as a child. If you make it to downtown the State theater, outdoor vendors, music etc is amazing. But I like to post up on McHenry myself, getting an ice cream from rite aid and watching the cars go by. It started earlier this week and will be continuing through the weekend. Remember road closures, and have patience with your fellow car enthusiasts.

Last night our annual American Graffiti Parade 6-12-2015,... The home of Graffiti . Modesto ,…read moreCalifornia . I love this time of year . :)

Best experience hands down. I had a vintage piece fall off the wall and damage the frame. When I…read morecalled, Norm took the time to ask many questions and had me send pictures. He ended up doing way more than I expected. He not only repaired the frame, but he also hand painted the frame and gold trim. He put new paper on the back and new hangars and wire. He also spent some time gluing the fabric matt down. It looks better than when I got it. I appreciate the time and care that Norm put into my vintage piece.

My husband and I travel a lot and often bring home paintings and other pieces of art that are…read morespecial to us. When we want them framed, we go to Norm. Over the years, we have had more than 10 pictures framed by Norm. Each picture has been unique. Norm has a great eye for what color and type of matting and frame would work well with your picture. He also listened to how we saw the picture fitting in with our decor. He is a joy to work with. It's obvious that he cares about his work and wants you to be more than just satisfied. I would highly recommend working with Norm for whatever size or type of picture you have.

"Pride and Prejudice is a good play for people who enjoy classics," says one of the actresses at…read moreHutton's hamlet. definitely agree, everyone was very appreciative in musicals and plays. I love Hutton's!

My kids have done Summer Theatre Workshops and piano lessons at Hutton's Hamlet for years, and each…read moreone of them has had a very positive experience. Annette pours her heart and soul into each workshop and piano lesson. My kids have been so fortunate to have a mentor that inspires creativity, development of fundamental theatrical/musical skills, and a sense of pride in accomplishment. Richard and Annette put on a great programs and have inspired thousands of kids in the Oakdale community. I would highly recommend Hutton's Hamlet.

Barbara and Pat do a great job. They have classes they cater to children with disabilities with…read moreautism, please and many other classes teaching Girl Scouts all kind of stuff. I think it's a great place to create and hang out with like-minded people.

I hosted my friends bridal shower here and it turned out so good! Barbara was the best, the space…read moreis such a vibe with all the local art, and it's just a friendly atmosphere. We all got to do a painting and that was a lot of fun. If you're looking to host an event with an activity, this would be a really good option.