George Lucas
Modesto is certainly the place that you will want to be this weekend if you are feeling a bit nostalgic. Tomorrow evening at 7:00 is where you will able to get your first look at the estimated 800 cars that will be in town to celebrate American Graffiti. The 10th annual Kiwanis-sponsored parade will be a great time for the whole family to watch chrome shine and listen to the roar of some of the most beautiful cars in the country. It amazes me that people tow their cars all over the country for events like this. That is serious dedication!
Shockerfest Film Festival.
A competitive event featuring the best independent films in the genres of Horror, Sci-Fi and Fantasy from around the world.
Films range 5 minutes to feature length.
Meet the next George Lucas or Wes Craven. Filmmakers from around the world will be there to do Q & A after their film.
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Today is a great day to get out and have some fun. You could spend the day at MJC watching movies during their tribute to George Lucas or you could pack up the family and head out to Patterson for their annual Apricot Fiesta. No matter what you do, have fun and enjoy the beautiful weather.
Be sure to be in Modesto, California on June 2nd for the Modest Junior College's Tribute to the Work of George Lucas. Why come to Modesto you ask? Because it's the hometown of George Lucas. He went to school at MJC, American Graffiti was based upon his experiences in Modesto. And it really is the best place to be.
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Saturday June 24, 2006
1:00 pm
Modesto Junior College (East Campus), Forum Room 110
Free and open to the public
Modesto native George Lucas has been a major figure in American film for over three decades, and his fantastic creations have influenced generations of moviegoers. Unfortunately, a minimal amount of scholarly work has been undertaken on Lucas himself, particularly at the level of local history and culture. This event brings experts and local authors together to examine the impact that Lucas’s upbringing in mid-20th century Modesto had on his life and works. Presenters will also discuss the impact of the Lucas legacy on the city, including Graffiti Night and Lucas Plaza.
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