]> http://www.modestofamous.com/taxonomy/term/1389/0 en http://www.modestofamous.com/node/5178 <p>A Wonderful Friday Night for our Community<br /> It was incredible Friday night. I started it out with a food drop at The State Theater, then off to “On a Mission for Motown Mojo." Mojo you are loved in this community. As I walked into Queen Bean, Ross handed me a huge check for you from our friends from Zorch Magazine. Oh my Gosh! I just knew it was going to be a great night for us all. As I was setting up, another friend dropped by who couldn’t stay but wanted to make a difference. My good friend was from Ole Productions, thanks Armando. After that another great friend from The American Cancer Society stopped by. Blessings to you Kathy, thank you for the donation and hot apple cider to keep me warm.</p> Downtown HELP Love modesto mojo motown Music Ruben the scene You Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:10:56 -0500 http://www.modestofamous.com/node/5167 <p>Niki Leigh is On a Mission for Motown Mojo</p> <p>Niki is no stranger to our local music scene. In fact, she has headlined at many events locally and all over California. Niki comes from a wonderful family and has always stepped up to help others in our community. That’s just how She and her Family Rolls.</p> Downtown Give HELP mojo Music on a mission Ruben Thank You Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:09:42 -0500 http://www.modestofamous.com/node/5164 <p>Colour is on a Mission for Motown Mojo</p> <p>Get to know the Colour of love here! <a href="http://www.myspace.com/hearcolour">http://www.myspace.com/hearcolour</a></p> <p>Colour will be gracing our stage at 6PM this Friday for our benefit show, “On a Mission for Motown Mojo"</p> Give HELP Modesto mojo Music on a mission Ruben Thank You Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:07:07 -0500 http://www.modestofamous.com/node/5153 <p>I just confirmed Fat Skeleton for “On a Mission for Motown Mojo" out of all the bands we have ever had at Queen Bean, there has only been 2 bands that I can remember that packed the house so much that we had to regulate the number of people that where entering. Fat Skeleton was one of those bands! IM so excited to have them on the bill with all the other wonderful Artist. Surely, them closing out the show at 9PM is like the cherry on top of a Super Ice Cream Sunday. LOL sorry, just dorking out here cause I just know this will be the show to attend in December as well as do a world of good for our own Motown Mojo. Excited! You bet! This show is also about bringing awareness on how important it is to be a Donor. Give Blood, Be a Donor.</p> Downtown Give HELP mojo Music on a mission Ruben Thank You Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:43:52 -0500 http://www.modestofamous.com/node/5011 <p>On a Mission For Motown Mojo</p> <p>Friends &amp; Neighbors!</p> <p>As we all know, our friend Mojo is in the biggest struggle of his life. He is literally, struggling to keep his body strong as well as dealing with the ever so high cost of being transported from one medical procedure to another. OH YA, then their is the cost of Hotel stays for his mom &amp; dad plus meals. Bottom line. This man needs our help as well as our prayers and well wishes &amp; support.</p> famous HELP Love Modesto modesto mojo Ruben spread Words Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:31:24 -0400 http://www.modestofamous.com/node/4859 <p><b >Just yesterday I received an itemized statement for my stay at UCSF Medical Center a couple of weeks ago. I also received a statement from the company that took me on a one hour and 10 minute helicopter ride to Roseville where I needed to receive care.</b></p> General health. Modesto mojo motown mojo Politics Ruben Surrounding areas Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:28:24 -0400 http://www.modestofamous.com/node/4848 <p><b >Well, I thought that I was getting a bit healthier. I was wrong. Again. Anyway, I was visiting family last week and about 1:00 a.m. Monday morning something gave way in my esophagus. I'll spare you all the exciting gory details. I was rushed from their home to a local hospital by ambulance, spent about two hours at that hospital and then I was flown to Roseville for further care. I thought that the whole medical helicopter trip would be interesting. I was wrong. Again.</b></p> General health liver transplant mojo motown mojo Ruben san francisco ucfs Surrounding areas Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:22:36 -0400 http://www.modestofamous.com/node/4784 <p><b >I just wanted to thank everyone who has sent voice messages and e-mails my way. I am still in San Francisco and getting tested for just about every illness under the sun! I hope that all of you are well.</b></p> Downtown Food & Drink General health. Modesto mojo motown mojo Ruben Words Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:00:56 -0400 http://www.modestofamous.com/node/4780 <p><b >It is close to five in the morning here and I can't seem to sleep. It is Monday Morning and a Holiday, but my family and I will not be enjoying any camping or boating today. Actually, maybe some of you would consider what my parents and I are doing right now to be camping, but I don't. I would much rather have awakened in the woods somewhere in the midst of the scent of pine or redwood.</b></p> General health liver transplant Modesto mojo motown mojo Ruben san francisco ucfs Words Surrounding areas Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:38:45 -0400 http://www.modestofamous.com/node/4483 <p>So there I was at Summerfest on Saturday when all of a sudden I started having stomach pains that I could not not manage. A few hours later, I was on an operating table undergoing major surgery to repair a bowel obstruction and a hernia. How on Earth I ended up in that condition is only known to God above.</p> Downtown Entertainment General mojo, Ruben Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:47:23 -0400 http://www.modestofamous.com/node/3538 <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-2"><div class="flexinode-textfield-7"><div class="form-item"> <label>First Name:</label><br /> Mojo </div> </div><div class="flexinode-textfield-8"><div class="form-item"> <label>Age:</label><br /> 33 </div> </div><div class="flexinode-textfield-12"><div class="form-item"> <label>What's your fashion philosophy?:</label><br /> I try to look young as I quickly grow old! </div> </div></div> famous famous people General mojo Ruben Surrounding areas Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:07:41 -0500 http://www.modestofamous.com/node/1756 <p><b >Many of you have expressed concern for ModestoFamous.com and for me personally as I deal with the Bee and that means the world to me. I recently was interviewed by acclaimed author, N.L. Belardes of Bakersfield and the link to his finished article can be found <A href="http://www.modestofamous.com/node/1755">here.</A></p> bakotopia fresno famous mcclatchy Media Modesto motown mojo n.l. belardes paperback writer Ruben ruben porras the modesto bee Words Surrounding areas Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:35:58 -0500 http://www.modestofamous.com/node/1748 <p>VIVA MOJO</p> Media Modesto mojo motown mojo Ruben Thu, 08 Feb 2007 15:16:35 -0500 http://www.modestofamous.com/node/1034 <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="flexinode-3-start"><label>Start: </label>Sep 29 2006 - 7:00pm</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="flexinode-3-end"><label>End: </label>Sep 29 2006 - 11:59pm</div></div> <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-3"><div class="flexinode-checkbox-21"><div class="form-item"> <label>Free:</label><br /> No </div> </div></div> 37.643033 -121.007103 benefit Downtown Entertainment Food & Drink Modesto mojo Music Ruben Thu, 14 Sep 2006 17:08:07 -0400 http://www.modestofamous.com/node/944 <p>Have you ever had a friend who was always willing to take the blame for you? Who stood up for you although you weren't always correct. Who gave you their Myspace password. Well I do, and I believe you do as well. Ruben Porras is a man who has guided me through dark caves, and has personally given a new viewpoint on life to me. Learning to appreciate is one thing, but appreciating the learning process isn't always easy. With Ruben present, those boring weekends turn into nights of laughter. Whether being sick or down is in my agend, I can always rely on those random text messages at 2 am asking if I were awake. Ladies and gentlemen it is about time we give back to Ruben what he has GIVEN OUR COMMUNITY. Without him the music scene wouldn't be as vibrant as it is(special thanks to Chris Murphy, Greg Edwards, and Chris Ricci as well). Without his blogs on "appreciating life" we wouldn't have enjoyed the trips to Wal-Mart at one in the morning. Without his life lessons we would have no respect for diversity and culture. Let's face it, the man is a modern day Modesto Doctor Phil, only much cooler. An event at Hero's Sports Bar (821 L Street) will be held in honor of raisng money to go to Ruben Porras' "Each Day Counts" foundation. The door will be set at $5.00 and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the foundation for medical funding, medicine etc. Your money will go to great cause, and you will get Four Live Bands. The bands will be listed on the front page of ModestoFamous.com along with the date and time. The Modesto Bee's own Marijke Rowland will also assist with making the effort for this fundraiser inviting. Everyone and anyone willing to help please contact me immediately at (209)602-3482. Two slots for the musical acts are filled, thus leaving two open spots. If you would like to take part in this event please contact me immediately. Otherwise I will book the open set times within the next week. Godbless,</p> Downtown Entertainment modesto mojo Ruben Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:06:06 -0400