Community decides the best Modesto entertainment. The deadline for submitting your vote is getting closer and closer

MAMA celebrates its 25th anniversary honoring musicians, venues and events in the Modesto area.

Voting for this year’s Modesto Area Music Association Awards is open and selected solely by the public. Votes can be cast until Sunday, October 13th, 11:59 p.m. at www.modestoareamusic.com.

According to a press release, an invitation-only awards ceremony will take place at the State Theater on October 15th. But everyone can watch the show as it will be broadcast live at 6:30 p.m. on www.modestoview.com and on Facebook at @modestoview.

The audience can vote in 15 categories ranging from Best Alt/Indie/Pop Music, Best Latin Music, Best Comedian, Best Event and Best Venue.

“In 2000 we celebrated at Club Maxx at the DoubleTree and who would have thought that 25 years later we would still be celebrating local music talent?” MAMA co-founder Chris Murphy said in the press release.

The event will include a brief look back at some “magical moments”.

Murphy co-founded the Music Association with Chris Ricci. Middagh Goodwin serves as MAMA Director.

David Dow, local musician and music professor at Modesto Junior College, will receive this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

“We are fortunate to have a number of talented musicians who have made an impact for decades, and we are proud to celebrate David Dow for his many years of musical performances, training and volunteer work to bring musicians together,” Murphy said in the press release.

According to the press release, there will be a performance by Dow and friends and will honor the music and talent of the late Marirose Powell with a special tribute performance by Doug Robinett and Patty Castillo Davis. There will be eight additional live performances from nominees in various categories.