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16 The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, September 9, 2010

SEAN WORK / THE CALIFORNIAN

“Tejon Twilight” by Barbara Reid is the last of 14 pieces featured in our annual art series, which goes on display today with a public reception at the Bakersfield Museum of Art.

Editor Jennifer Self | Phone 395-7434 | e-mail [email protected]

Eye GalleryreceptionWhen: 6 p.m. today

Where: Bakersfield

Museum of Art, 1930 R

St.

Admission: Free to

members; $10 for

nonmembers. Light

appetizers and a no-

host bar will be

available.

But wait! There’s more!Museum unveils festivalThe reception for Eye Gallery is

only part of what’s happening this

evening at BMoA. For a preview

on the always-popular Visual Arts

Festival, turn to 21.

A sampling ofother works byBarbara Reid. Farleft: “Stalwart”;center: “Co-coon”; right,“Labeled.”

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BY JENNIFER SELFCalifornian lifestyles editor

[email protected]

Back and forth, up the Grapevine anddown again. It’s a drive Barbara Reidhas taken more times than she cares

to count and for a reason still too raw attimes to remember. Her young son, Danny,required medical care in Los Angeles, so fora five-year period in the late 1990s, the twotrudged south down the 5, putting as manymiles on a worried mother’s strainednerves as it did the car.

It’s no wonder then that Reid did all shecould to avoid that route when her son losthis battle with leukemia.

But eventually, with time and perspec-tive, that changed and she even used afamiliar sight on those trips as inspirationfor “Tejon Twilight,” her stunning EyeGallery piece.

“Recently I started driving to L.A. again,sometimes a few times a week,” Reid saidvia e-mail. “I decided to make it meditationtime. I memorized each bank of goldenhills and framed them with an imaginaryviewfinder. Eventually I began pulling overwherever and stuck my head out of thesunroof to shoot photos. The golden hills ofLebec/Tejon are my beacon as I returnhome. Taking photographs throughout theday makes my trip an art excursion withexciting stops instead of a hassle.”

Her art has provided solace time andagain for Reid, who has devoted herself toher craft in earnest for the last 10 years,leaving a successful career in accountingand health care administration along theway.

“Creation of art can happen anytime,anywhere,” said Reid, 50. “The end resultmay surprise and delight a group of view-ers, or perhaps only me. I entertain myselfwith my camera. I have done this in hospi-tals, standing in line, when bored or wor-ried. Art and beauty are anywhere that youfocus your attention — even on a subjectthought to be repetitive or unpleasant.

“I have an entire series of photos entitled‘A Day in the Life.’ These are groups of 25-50 photos per day taken ‘en route’ duringmy daily activities, of nothing or anythingspecial. Cast shadows, trees, clouds, sky,coffee cups, cracks in the sidewalk. Theseare my favorite things.”

More or our chat with Reid, who came toBakersfield from Houston 28 years agowhen her then-fiance was transferred here.

Which piece of work are you proud-est of in your career?

Two pieces come to mind for complete-ly different reasons. “Degradation to Deli-cacy” is one of my favorite examples ofbeing in the creative moment and lettinggo after planning my steps during amonoprint process. “Yielding” broughtfarmers and water board members upclose to look at detail of buried text andtalk about the piece at a recent show. Itwas very fulfilling to see a piece of my artengage experts on a topic I had onlyrecently began to study.

If you could have a conversation withany artist, living or dead, who would itbe and what would you say to him orher?

Georgia O'Keefe. Thank you; you weresuch a trailblazer for women artists, head-ing out into the New Mexico desert byyourself in the late 1920s. Were you lonely?What was going on in your head? At whatpoint did you quit caring what other peo-ple thought, or did you ever?

You had a very successful careerbefore devoting yourself to art. Whatadvice would you give someone whowants to get serious about art?

Get classes in the fundamentals and askaround for the best instructors. Art can bevery solitary if you are used to the regularfeedback and camaraderie of the work-place. I experience growth every time I getout of my comfort zone, which usuallymeans working with other artists. There isno substitute for passion. Do not worryabout marketability too much. Paint foryourself — this will produce authenticworks.

Who are some local artists you

admire?

Art Sherwyn for range, spirit and integri-ty. His zest for life comes through in thework and the way he teaches. I am current-ly learning a lot from Claire Putney — shepossesses amazing drawing and interpre-tive skills.

A quote or philosophy you live by:

“Honesty and transparency make youvulnerable. Be honest and transparent any-way.”— Mother Teresa

I value authenticity in myself and othersmore than anything. Second is a goodsense of humor. Both contribute to goodart.

Do you have a five-year plan?

Right now I am a member of Artists Cre-ating Community, a group of five artists ina program conceptualized by Nicole Saint-John at the Kern Arts Council. The groupcombines advocacy with art and is smart,compassionate and open-ended. It hasopened my mind and heart to exciting pos-sibilities for the future. I like art for aesthet-ics, but I revel in art that makes you think.

Art is the place wherepain, healing intersect

SEAN WORK / THE CALIFORNIAN

Barbara Reid with “Sticks, No Stones.”


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BY MATT MUNOZBakotopia.com editor

[email protected]

Beer, wine, food and “more beau-tiful people in one location thananywhere else in Bakersfield?”

Where is this place, you breathlesslyask.

If you have to ask, you’ve probablynever been to Village Fest (or to eitherof the annual festival’s predecessors:Brews in the Village and Up on theRoof).

Now in its 16th year, Bakersfield’smost anticipated social fiesta of theyear returns to the Kern County Muse-um on Saturday.

Village Fest founder Rick Peace isthe guy promising all the fabulousfaces and, considering the festivaldraws 4,500 paid attendees, the law ofaverages has got to be on his side.

Originally called Up on the Roofbecause of its location atop the down-town Bank of America parking struc-ture from ’94 to ’96, Peace andco-founder Ralph Fruguglietti, of Fru-gatti’s restaurant, decided to move it tothe warmth of September and out ofdowntown. Changing the name toBrews in the Village, the annual eventgrew within the wide open spaces ofthe Kern County Museum. Since then,it’s been one of the city’s most popularsocial and fundraising events.

“It was great when it was downtownand in October, it had its own aura,”said Peace. “You never saw downtownrock the way it did — but it rained onus twice. The museum is an amazinghome for us, and the weather is alwaysgreat in September.”

After a successful run as Brews inthe Village, Peace and other coordina-tors decided it was time for anothername change to better reflect theexperience. And in 2009, it wasrenamed Village Fest.

No longer a beer-only event (it stillboasts more than 60 breweries and100-plus brews), Village Fest also fea-tures more than 20 Central Coastwineries with upwards of 50 wines,plus food from more nearly threedozen Bakersfield restaurants.

“It’s been great to see it evolve, sincestarting as a beer festival then becom-ing ‘the event’ of Bakersfield.”

To keep you sampling in step, 18local rock, Latin, reggae, soul and jazzbands will be performing throughoutthe grounds. Some of this year’s artistsinclude Monty Byrom, Fatt Katt andThe Von Zippers, Mento Buru, TheeMajestics, Soulajar, Lawanda Smith,and the News Brothers, among others.Plus, to commemorate the lives ofthose lost during the attacks of 9/11,there will be a special tribute displayby the Kern County Fire Department.

“What you get is six different stagesof simultaneous music with six differ-ent themes,” said Peace. “Once you

walk into a new lawn area, you get abrand new feeling and sound.”

According to Peace, the massiveundertaking to organize Village Festrequires about 11 months of prepara-tion. From making phone calls, gather-ing volunteers, permits and vendors,every day leading up to the final bigweek is important. Then, the KernCounty Museum transformationbegins.

“That Monday morning, we startwith a crew of six people to set up Gilli-gan’s Kon Tiki Lounge, then we keepgoing until that Saturday afternoon.”

Since the festival’s inception, allmoney raised goes to benefit CARE(Children’s Advocates ResourceEndowment), a non-profit organiza-tion also started by Peace andFruguglietti in ’99.

Peace explained that while othercharitable organizations use much oftheir funds to pay for administrativecosts, all the money raised for CARE isspent on those in need.

“We’d like to inspire others todonate,” he said. “We’re seeing bigresults with the Village Fest fundraiser,and all the money is staying in Kern

County.”Some of the charities CARE has

benefited include: The Society ForDisabled Children’s Camp Blue Jay;CASA of Kern; the Epilepsy Society ofKern County; and BereavementCamp, where children who’ve lost aparent can receive peer counseling.

Praising the works of volunteersdonating their time to these causes,CARE President Jim Luff has wit-nessed the good works of his organi-zation in the community. In 2009,CARE fundraising campaigns helpedset up the Southwest Bakersfield Boysand Girls Club with a new CARE Com-puter Center.

“It’s important for us to share ouraccomplishments,” Luff said. “Thesekids can now get help with theirhomework, plus get valuable life andjob skills. We’re making miracles hap-pen in Bakersfield.”

Looking to assure everyone enjoysthemselves, Peace points out a com-mon sight he felt compelled to changethis year. While recommending atten-dees dress sharp, Peace is trying toavoid any footwear foul-ups.

“Women dress to impress at VillageFest, but one thing we see every yearare gals stuck carrying their high heelsaround. So, this year we’ll be sellingflip-flops!”

Also stepping up this year as thedesignated driver is Limousine Scene.General manager Luff said his compa-ny will again offer attendees a free saferide home aboard the company’s largemulti-passenger vehicle, beginning at9 p.m.

“Get your safe ride home readybefore you head to the festival — yourmom, dad, whoever your can trust, wewant people to get home safely,” saidPeace.

Pretty people, booze... a coincidence?

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4:00 - 11:00 PM on Friday 1:00 PM on Saturday until 11 PM Donation: $5.00 Adults

Kids under 12 free. 401 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca

Join us for live music, Greek dancers, Kids Fun Zone, lots of vendors & great Greek food! Many food booths or a full

plate sit down dinner in Hall. See you there. Opa!

Good for September 10-11 St. George Greek Orthodox Church

Greek Food Festival 2010 Limit one per person.

$2 Off Admission

with this coupon.

38 TH ANN UA L

Village Fest 2010When: 6 p.m. Saturday

Where: Kern County Museum,

3805 Chester Ave.

Admission: $63 advance; $68

day of event. Tickets available at

Frugatti's, Lengthwise Brewery, or

through Vallitix.com

Information: 323-2739

Website:

bakersfieldvillagefest.com

*This is a 21 & over only event

CALIFORNIAN FILE

Several thousand guests came to sample beers and wines — and lots of food— at the 2007 Brews in the Village. One of Bakersfield’s most popular socialevents, the gathering is now called Village Fest.


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Opa! Live music and dance, shotsof ouzo (a Greek alcohol with alicorice-like taste), delicious

pastries and food is how the Greekcommunity likes to party.

St. George Greek Orthodox Churchwill host its 38th annual Greek FoodFestival on Friday and Saturday indowntown Bakersfield. Each year, thetwo-day Greek fest attracts thousandsof families and friends who gather tolearn about and celebrate the Greekculture.

“We started (planning) a little earlythis year so we wouldn’t have to planduring crunch time. I was adamant atgetting things started early,” said Dan-ny Andrews, parish council treasurer.

It’s a good thing the festival commit-tee planned ahead because there willbe 500 chicken dinners served, andMary Mekhel baked 40 trays of bakla-va, cut into 4,000 pieces.

There will be four kinds of cookies— 1,000 total — and about 5,000homemade dolmades (hand-rolledgrape leaves stuffed with meat, onionsand rice). A couple of weeks before the

festival, the pastries were baked, pack-aged and labeled, said Andrews, whohas been on the festival committee forthree years.

More traditional Greek cuisine willinclude gyros and Loukoumades (ahoney-puffed doughnut sprinkledwith cinnamon) that pair well withGreek coffee. Hot dogs and barbecueplates are options for kids or thosewho don’t want to go Greek.

“It’s kind of a toss-up. ... My personalfavorite is the a la carte dining. I havethree little kids I have to chase after soI can’t have a sit-down dinner. I’m run-ning from the hot dogs to the bouncehouse,” Andrews said about the popu-lar festival food.

The event is the church’s mainfundraiser. Last year, about $50,000

was collected to support generalexpenses, maintenance and aboutseven youth programs.

Besides the food aspect of Greekculture, a couple of men are hired todress in authentic Greek warrior cos-tumes.

“They’ll be stationed in a nice shadyspot and explain all the ancient dressof the time of the Greek soldiers forsome historical perspective,” Andrewssaid.

There will also be bounce housesand a variety of games for the kids anddancing for adults and children. Syn-thesis, a small Greek band from LosAngeles, has been entertaining thecrowds the last several years.

“We try to motivate those who arenew to the experience to just do a cou-ple steps forward and a couple stepsback and make a circle and holdhands,” Andrews said of the dancing.

For visitors interested in viewing thechurch, the pastor will offer tours andgive a basic history of the symbolicicons and architecture.

To prepare for a potential heat wave(it is September), the committeeadded a canopy with misters for shad-ed seating. A la carte items range from$5 to $20, a barbecue plate with sidesis $20, a chicken dinner costs $12 andsoft drinks are $1. Wine, beer and hardliquor vary in price.

Two-day annual festivalhas lots of food, fun

Celebrating Greek culture38th annual Greek Food FestivalWhen: 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday and

1 to 11 p.m. on Saturday

Where: St. George Greek

Orthodox Church, 401 Truxtun

Ave.

Tickets: $5 adults, free for

children 12 and under

Information: Call the church at

325-8694

ST. GEORGE’S GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

Patrons load up their plates at the Greek Food Fest in 2005. The annual two-day Greek fest attracts thousands offamilies and friends, who gather to learn about and celebrate Greek culture.


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With a respectful nod tothe lyricist Oscar Ham-merstein II, it appears to

me that Shakespeare is bustin’ outall over Kern’s hills and plainsthese days.

This unusual boom — or maybeboon is a better word — is ground-ed in four different productions ofthe Bard’s work scheduled thisyear.

First on the list is “As You Like It”which opens with a pre-party —champagne, sparkling cider, horsd’oeuvres and desserts — on Sat-urday at The Empty Space. Thecomedy is part of a revival of theKern Shakespeare Festival, or KSF,which began 26 years ago at Bak-ersfield College.

“KSF is back in a new home,”says Guinevere PH Dethlefson,who acted in several of the BC pro-ductions. “We now put the ‘Kern’in Kern Shakespeare Festival as theshow begins its run in Bakersfieldand then hits the road to Shafter.”

Bob Kempf, a founding memberof KSF — which was the brainchildof Randy Messick — is the director.Kempf, according to Dethlefson,directed and acted in 30 festivalproductions over the years. Butwait, there’s more.

Porter Jamison, who’s beeninvolved in local theater for manyyears, is readying a production of“Taming of the Shrew” at Bakers-field Community Theatre.

Presenting the two shows backto back is a kind of a tag-teamapproach as a way of filling the gap

left by theclosure ofKSF, hesaid, andadded, “AsYou LikeIt,” closeson Oct. 2

and

“Shrew” opens on Oct. 8 at BCT.Then in March 2011, Spotlight isdoing “Hamlet,” and in June,Tehachapi Community Theatrewill close its season with its ver-sion of “Shrew.” Neither Spotlight’s

nor TCT’s shows are part of theKSF series, however.

Now back to “As You Like It,”which is a merry romp of mistakenidentities, battles over inheritance,and mixed-up love affairs. Kempfhas set it in California in the 1960sbut I’m assuming the lines beingspoken are as the Bard wrote themincluding one of my favorites: “Allthe world’s a stage and men andwomen are merely players ...”

The play tells the story of Ros-alind, played by Amy Hall, whofalls in love with Orlando, por-trayed by Matthew Borton, at awrestling match. Later, disguisedas a boy, she ventures into a forestwith her cousin Celia, played byTessa Ogles, who is accompaniedby Lorenzo Salazar, a jester calledTouchstone.

Then things get even merrier, or,as Dethlefson puts it, “Rosalind’sarrival in the forest seems to pro-voke even more romance, as vari-ous couples discover thetransformational quality of love.(The play) runs the glorious gamutof love and lust, betrayal andredemption, and humor both highand low.”

Like most Shakespeare plays,this one has a large cast. Amongthose in supporting roles are Nor-

man Colwell, Corey Skaggs, LexieWatkins, Justin Thompson, Grego-ry McDonald, Duke Frederick, JayCampbell, Matt Mizell, Meg Calvil-lo and Mariah Bathe.

Arrangements with Messick forcontinuing the festival were madeby Ron Warren, an independentproducer, and Jason Monroe,executive director of Empty SpaceProductions. Both are long-timeKSF company members.

“As You Like It” will have fourmore performances at the Empty.And then at 8 p.m on Oct. 1 and 2,it will be presented at the ShafterHigh School auditorium.

‘Proof’ in Tehachapi “Proof,” a sensitive and intrigu-

ing drama about a daughter andher father, a mathematical genius,is Tehachapi Community Theatre’sfirst offering of the season. Leadactors are Madeline Perez, DavidSiler, Jonathan Hall and AubryMcDonald. Mark Fisher directs.

Playwright David Auburn wonthe 2001 Pulitzer Prize for the play.Four years later, it was made into afilm starring Gwyneth Paltrow,Anthony Hopkins and Jake Gyllen-haal. Karl Schuck, who providedthe listing of TCT’s shows for 2010-11, included this comment in hise-mail.

“Isn’t it interesting that in KernCounty we have two extremely oldcommunity theaters? We areentering our 42nd year, which is

nothing next to BCT…” which wasfounded in 1927.

Schuck goes on to say he appre-ciates reading about theater inboth The Californian and theTehachapi News. And judgingfrom his mention of a former TBCeditor and columnist, he’s obvi-ously been around these parts forsome time.

“When I was a whippersnap-per,” Schuck said, “The Californianhad no coverage (of theater) tospeak of. The best you could hopefor was a mention in Jim Day’s col-umn — which he was generallyvery kind about.”

Tehachapi Community The-atre’s 2010-11 season begins with“Proof.” Performances start Fridayand continue weekends throughSept. 25. Other shows scheduledare:

“It's a Wonderful Life,” Nov.19 to Dec. 4

“A Funny Thing Happened onthe way to the Forum” Jan. 28 toFeb. 12

“Foxfire,” March 18 to April 2“Taming of the Shrew,” June

10 to 25All shows performed for three

weekends at the Bee Kay Theatre,110 S. Green St. in Tehachapi.

The season ticket price of $65includes advance ticket exchangeand discounts at selected restau-rants for a meal on the day of showattended. For more information,call 822-4037.

The Bard lives on in our county

Camille Gavin’s “Arts Alive!” column appears

on Thursday. Write to her via e-mail at

[email protected]

Camille Gavin CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

‘As You Like It’Gala opening: 7 p.m.

Saturday

Where: The Empty Space,

706 Oak St.

Admission: $20

Information: 327-PLAY

Tehachapi CommunityTheatreWhat: Season opener “Proof”

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and

Saturday

Where: Bee Kay Theatre, 110

S. Green St., Tehachapi

Admission: $15


GO & DO

PHOTO COURTESY OF KAYLEIGH PEAKER

Tessa Ogles as Celia, Lorenzo Salazar as Touchstone and Amy Hall asRosalind in “As You Like It.”

PHOTO BY RUTHANNE JENNINGS

David Siler and Madelyn Perez in Tehachapi Community Theatre’sseason-opening show, “Proof.”

Love of Shakespeare goeson despite festival’s end

Awide variety of interesting and com-pelling artworks will go on displaythis evening when the Bakersfield

Museum of Art kicks off the annual VisualArts Small Works Festival, plus three othernew exhibitions. The Visual Arts Festival isexpected to draw artists from around KernCounty and California who have submittedworks for the juried competition. Awardswill be presented at the event.

“Vessels,” the theme of the festival, is aconcept with a broad variety of meanings,said curator Vikki Cruz. The idea is for artiststo work with a uniform format of 12-by-12inches or less to explore the depths of thetheme. Cruz said a vessel can be perceivedas a craft for traveling on water, a hollow orconcave container, a tube or duct, an arteryor vein, or a person regarded as a holder.

More than 150 entries were submitted,from which 63 pieces from 44 artists wereselected. Some 17 entries came from out-side of Bakersfield. Juror and artist AronWiesenfeld, who selected the show, willpresent the awards at 7 p.m. and makeremarks about the pieces.

“Choosing the winners for this year’s Visu-al Art’s Festival was not an easy task,”Wiesenfeld said. “Not only was there a lot ofreally good work; there was such a variety ofstyles and mediums that it was like choos-ing between apples and oranges. How doesone decide which piece is best when there issuch an array of intentions? One quality thatstands above all others is the ability to com-municate, and each of the works in thisshow communicated to me, regardless ofwhether that was quiet, shocking, cerebral,or whimsical.”

The Visual Arts Festival is one of themuseum’s major fundraising events eachyear. The 63 artworks, in a variety of medi-ums, will fill the Cunningham Gallery andall works will be for sale. Proceeds go to vari-ous museum education programs.

Also opening tonight is “Forty Years in theMaking: 2010-1970, The Ceramic Art ofDavid Furman.” Furman is professor emeri-tus at two of the Claremont Colleges in Cali-fornia. His work has been included inexhibitions at the Whitney Museum in NewYork, the Los Angeles County Museum ofArt and the Smithsonian Institution inWashington, D.C., among others.

“Pamela Hill Enticknap: Currents” alsoopens tonight. Enticknap has a studio inCarpinteria, where she paints in oil on can-vas with a focus on figurative work. Herwork is inspired by lyrical rhythms, patterns,a sense of time and place, and the humanform. Using her extensive drawings to com-pose the figurative paintings, she paints theattitudes and energies of the people sheobserves.

“My paintings reflect my own times, whatI see and experience. I fill my work with thefascinating characters and attitudes thatcatch my eye,” she said.

“Currents” is a body of work about thecharacters who inhabit the beaches nearher home, which she sketches and thencomposes into paintings in her studio. Sheapproaches the work with characteristic

robust energy dense with emotional rich-ness.

Eye Gallery, The Californian’s annual artproject, which featured 14 local artists andtheir work over the past several weeks, alsowill premiere tonight. The paintings will beon exhibition in the Chevron Gallery and willbe for sale. Participating artists are: HankWashington, Alison Beitzell, Barbara Reid,Matthew Slominski, Samantha Purdy, Nor-ma Savage, Chris McKee, Nicole Saint-John,Nancy Merrick, Larry Jason, Lila Martin, MelPaleo, Brian Demarest and David Gordon.— Bakersfield Museum of Art


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Art museum kicks offannual Visual Arts festival

BY CAMILLE GAVINContributing columnist

Art Knight, a professional architectfor most of his life, has rediscov-ered his love for fine art and has

opened Flying Moose Studios next toDagny’s in downtown Bakersfield.

Although he’s lived in California sincean early age, Knight traces his roots tonorthern Minnesota.

Thus, the woodsy name for his newbusiness.

His newfound inspiration arose threeyears ago by way of a side trip he tookafter attending a conference in Arizona.

“I went to Sedona for a couple ofdays,” he explained. “I saw all those gal-leries there and got all turned on.”

Knight, 61, said he did a lot of paintingin the 1970s but set that interest asideafter earning his degree in architecturefrom Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He firstworked for Bechtel in Norwalk, thencame to Bakersfield and for 23 yearsdesigned buildings and other projectsfor the Klassen Corporation.

However, with the present decline inthe construction industry, he said there’snot much work for an architect thesedays so he’s decided to return to fine art.

Prominently displayed in his frontwindow at last week’s First Friday eventwas an inviting seascape done in coolcolors. Titled “Tacking at Morro Bay,” itshows a boat in full sail skimming acrossthe water. On opposite sides of the back-ground are Morro Rock and a pair ofpower-plant towers, both shrouded in awispy mist that adds a sense of the surre-al.

Artwork by his sister-in-law SherylKnight also is displayed in the gallery. ASanta Maria resident, she specializes inplein air paintings, mainly landscapes.

Paintings by Patti Doolittle and GregFrazier are being shown and Knight saidhe’s open to showing the work of otherartists as well.

Knight gives lessons for $20 to $25 asession, mostly on a one-to-one basisand for all ages.

He also does free critiques but warnsthat he’s very candid.

“I don’t cherry-coat it — I’m honest,”he said. “I tell them what’s wrong with itand how to fix it.”

New business helps himrediscover his passions

Architectopens

own studio

PHOTO COURTESY OF BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM OF ART

“Six Figures with Blue Umbrella” by Pamela Hill Enticknap will be among the works ondisplay tonight in an exhibition at the Bakersfield Museum of Art.

Flying Moose StudiosHours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to

Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday

and noon to 8 p.m. Saturday

Where: 1602 20th St.

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When: 6 p.m. today

Where: Bakersfield Museum of Art,

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The Eli Young Band is an anx-ious bunch. Appearingtonight at Buck Owens’

Crystal Palace, the Denton, Texas,quartet of Mike Eli, vocals; JamesYoung, guitar; Chris Thompson,drums; and Jon Jones, bass, havebeen touring nonstop since therelease of 2008’s “Jet Black & Blue.”Currently in the middle of switch-ing record labels, the band is eagerto give Bakersfield country fansjust what they crave: new music.

“We’ve been waiting to put thisnew record out,” said bassist Jonesof their as-yet-untitled new CD viatelephone from Pittsburgh aboardthe band’s tour bus. “We just gotthe mixes, and can’t wait to intro-duce ourselves to new fans.”

Originally a duo featuringmembers Mike Eli and JamesYoung in 2000, they soon grew to afour-piece during their collegedays at North Texas University,where they all attended. Perform-ing on the weekends in town, theykept the original surname combi-nation and stayed busy throughgraduation as The Eli Young Band.

“It took me the longest to grad-uate with my psychology degree,”Jones admitted. “Six years, butonce the last person graduated,we knew music was the way for usto go. Mike has a business degreeand, during those early years, itreally helped us out.”

Releasing their first CD them-selves post gradua-

tion, they weresigned to

independ-ent labelCarnivalin 2002,

beforebeingpicked up

by Universal Records. Droppingtheir first single, “When It Rains,”in 2007, their full-length majorlabel debut was being primed forsuccess.

Upon its release the followingyear, it produced two more chart-ing singles, including “RadioWaves” and “Guinevere,” a songthat helped establish the band’sreputation as rising stars.

“We’ve been working non-stop,and we really don’t have a formulato base that on,” said Jones. “Butthe fans seem to like what we’redoing. That’s good enough for us.”

Winding up the last leg of theirtour before heading into anotherphase of band business, Jones alsosays they’ve already received avote of confidence from listenerson the road.

“The minute you play a newsong in concert, a video comesout online and the next day peo-ple know the lyrics. I think it’sgreat.”

It’s that type of interaction thatJones also believes will keep audi-ences from losing interest, untilthe ink on their upcoming con-tract dries.

“In a lot of ways those videos

help us get immediate feedback,before we decide on a finalrecording. It’s one of those thingsthat can go terribly wrong or right.There’s an excitement in it.”

Matt’s picksVillage Fest at Kern County

Museum, 3805 Chester Ave., 6p.m. Saturday, $63, 323-2739.

The biggest annual gathering ofBakersfield socialites, it’s alsoquite the rager. During its originalyears atop of the Bank of Americaparking structure, the entire struc-ture used to shake. If you miss thisyear’s party you have only yourselfto blame. Please make sure youhave a sober driver before youhead into downtown where thefestivities continue at Fishlips.

Ryan Bingham and TheWichitas at B Ryder’s, 7401White Lane, 8 p.m. Sunday, $20,397-7304.

I can’t recommend this showenough. After winning a 2010

Oscar for his song “The WearyKind” from the movie “CrazyHeart,” singer/songwriter RyanBingham is finally coming home.His killer new CD “Junky Star” isout now with more future hits.During a recent interview, I askedRyan what we can expect from hisshow. His first response was, “Oh,we like it a little rowdy.” Openingthe show will be local alt-countrylegends, The Wichitas.

Southern Culture On TheSkids at Fishlips, 1517 18th St., 8p.m., Sunday, $12, 324-2557

Straight from Chapel Hill, N.C.,this hillbilly trio of rockabillypranksters write songs aboutdancing, sex, and fried chicken.Checking out the band’s tour rid-er, they request a bucket of KFCand bananas for use onstage.Don’t ask me why, just get ready tohave a Bakersfield-style hoedownwith every Bakobilly scene crasherin town.

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A preview of Pato Banton

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The Eli Young BandWhen: 7 p.m. today

Where: Buck Owens' Crystal

Palace, 2800 Buck Owens

Blvd.

Admission: $15


Matt Munoz is editor of Bakotopia.com, a sister website

of The Californian that devotes itself to promoting Bakersfield’s art

scene. Matt’s column appears every Thursday in Eye Street.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ELI YOUNG BAND

The Eli Young Band, from left: James Young, Jon Jones, Mike Eli and Chris Thompson.

PHOTO COURTESY OF RON KEITH

Southern Culture On The Skidswill appear at Fishlips on Sunday.


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Ifirst heard of Ryan Bingham in2007 on the great PBS show “AustinCity Limits.” I tune in to every

episode I can. It’s a great showcase forestablished bands, and a really greatplace to spot new talent. I knew thatthe Drive-By Truckers were on thatnight, so I was already locked in. Theother act was Ryan Bingham.

It took less than half a song for meto be hooked. I looked up the album,“Mescalito,” called Pat at WorldRecords, and had the CD the next day.I played it nonstop for about a week.Every person I played it for loved it. Iplayed some songs on my show asbumper music, and got a few callsfrom music fans around town wantingto know who the artist was. Those aremy favorite calls, by the way.

Here’s how I would describe hismusic — beautifully crafted, rough-edged songs with a country sensibilitythat Nashville has long forgotten.Amazingly lyrical, but infused withtop-flight instrumentals, most notablythe guitars — from vintage Telecastertwang to perfectly crunchy rock riffs.In short, my kind of music.

The funny thing is, great as Bing-ham’s songs are, I don’t know that theywould have the same impact if sungby anyone else. The guy has the per-fect voice for these songs, and heknows how to use the combination

very effectively. Vocally,if you draw a line

from Hank Williamsto Tom Waits, Ryan

Bingham will besomewhere onthat line, and

obviously it doesn’tmatter where. It’s

a nice neigh-borhood.

Countrysongs are

supposed to be raw and emotional,and Bingham’s voice just sounds likehe has lived through some stuff thatgives his songs old-school street cred,and that is in very short supply thesedays. He sounds like really good tequi-la tastes.

Another interesting component ofBingham’s work is his collaborationwith former Black Crowes guitaristMarc Ford. He’s the guy who turned“Mescalito” from a cookie-cutterrecord into a work of art. The story ofhow this happened just might say themost about what kind of artist Bing-ham is. He had just signed with a label,and while they were blown away by histalent, they wanted him to make arecord that Nashville would embrace.You can’t blame them — they are in therecord-selling business after all. Butthe labels demand a very specific for-mula, and Bingham’s music just does-n’t work that way. So he took his recordback and started again from scratchwith Ford producing, and the resultswere spectacular. I’m serious. Buy thatrecord today.

Also worth a listen or 100 is his soph-omore effort, “Roadhouse Sun.” Whileless dark and brooding than “Mescali-to,” it’s every bit as good. While you’reat the record store/iTunes/Rhapsody,or whatever, by all means get his newrelease, “Junky Star.” I’ve only had timeto listen to it a few times (I’m playing iton the computer as I write this), but sofar it seems like it’s just as good as theprevious two. By now, you’ve probablyheard “The Weary Kind,” the themefrom “Crazy Heart.” At least I hopeyou’ve seem the film, because it’s great.That song is on the new record, and byitself it’s worth the price of admission.Ryan is even in the film. He’s the guywho sings when “The Dude” is toodrunk to perform. (Note: Jeff Bridges isreferred to as “The Dude,” from “TheBig Lebowski,” no matter what themovie or role). That tune netted Bing-ham an Oscar, and should get him aGrammy as well.

The best news of all: Ryan Binghamis coming to Bakersfield! He’ll be at BRyder’s Sunday. I would’ve expectedthis show to be at Buck Owens’ CrystalPalace or maybe Fishlips. But I sup-pose you never can tell. I’m just gladthat someone had the sense and tasteto book him at all.

Cool show alert: Youcan’t miss Ryan Bingham

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BY MARGARET WAPPLERLos Angeles Times

In “Strange Feelin’ in the Air,” acrooked guitar riff stalks, offering afeeling of apprehension as sure as theshifty outsider bursting through theswinging doors of the townie saloon.It’s pure Ryan Bingham, a conjurer ofatmosphere, a gift that he put to gooduse for “The Weary Kind,” his Oscar-winning song featured in “CrazyHeart.”

The Topanga Canyon troubadourwrote the movie’s theme with rootsmaestro T Bone Burnett, who alsolends his production skills to “Junky

Star,” Bingham’s third album of dirty-fingernail Americana. Unlike Bing-ham’s last outing, “Roadhouse Sun,” inwhich his native windswept Texasdominated the proceedings, Califor-nia creeps up in the margins. In theragged, heartfelt “Depression,” theGolden State might be an escape froma wasteland, but it’s not that simple;on the title track, he’s “sleeping on theSanta Monica Pier, with the junkiesand the stars.”

Whatever specter California casts,thank heavens it doesn’t add polish.Bingham’s voice still sounds like a gut-shot animal dragging itself across the

road. It can bend toward a moment ofrelief, like when he sings “Hallelujah,”or it can fold into sorrow, as it does on“Yesterday’s Blues.” Burnett wiselystands back and lets Bingham, the for-mer bull rider, bleed or buck in thespotlight.

The only quality that’s sorely missedon “Junky Star” is Bingham’s sense ofadventure. There’s nothing on here thatapproaches the meltdown of “ChangeIs” or the spitfire of “Hey Hey Hurray”on “Roadhouse Sun.” Bingham, nostranger now to the Hollywood circuit,might be in a new land but he shouldn’tforget his pioneer spirit.

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BY ALLIE CASTRO Californian staff writer

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If you’re heading south out of Bak-ersfield at night, you may want toplug your nose to avoid smelling

our beloved dairy industry. But ifyou’re traveling north, take some timeto literally stop and smell the roses.

And if smelling them isn’t goodenough for you, head to Wasco for the42nd annual Festival of Roses, a week-end-long event celebrating one ofWasco’s most prosperous crops.

Beginning this evening with a tennistournament and ending Saturdayevening with the close of the art showand fair, attendees will have thechance to learn more about Wasco’shistory in the rose industry as well ascelebrate this lucrative agriculturalstaple.

A little-known fact about Wasco’sagriculture industry is that the rosebushes from Wasco comprise around40 percent of the nation’s rose bushes,and around 50 million of the plantsare grown in the North Kern area.

Festival manager Vickie Hight saysthe reason for Wasco’s near-domi-nance of the rose industry is the result

of Wasco’s possession of the three per-fect elements for growing rose bushes.

One of those elements is the soil.The type of soil found there is so high-ly regarded that it was named after thecity — Wasco Sandy Loam Soil — andis good for growing because of its abil-ity to drain water.

The second element is the water,which has a very low salt concentra-tion and comes mostly from statecanals or wells.

The mild climate also makes rosesthrive. Wasco boasts at least 325 frost-free days a year, giving the roses thebest chance at thriving.

And though tule fog is not fun todrive through, it’s helpful during har-vest time because it helps to keep theplants moisturized.

Visitors will have the opportunitytour some of the nursery rose fields tolearn even more about the growingprocess and history. Buses on loanfrom the elementary school will takegroups through the fields. A volunteerdocent will narrate. In addition to ros-es, visitors will see other agriculturalstaples as well, such as almonds, pista-chios and carrots.

The festival will feature traditionalelements such as the Rose Queen pag-eant, and the parade through themain streets of town. The Evening ofWine and Roses will also return, withStill Waters winery from Paso Robles

serving as the evening’s chosen vint-ner.

Attendees may purchase arts andcrafts at the outdoor fair, sing karaokeat the festival’s barbecue, eat pancakesat the pancake breakfast, and pur-chase rose bushes donated by Wasco’sown Week’s Nursery.

Children will also play a key role inthe weekend’s festivities, as one of themost popular events is the Rose Show.For this event, children are given dif-ferent themes for different age groupsand are asked to submit an entry thatdepicts whatever that theme means tothem.

This year also marks the return of anold favorite: the Fun Run. Though it’sbeen absent from the agenda for thelast three or four years due to lack offunding and manpower, a local non-profit in town called The Net Ministryis sponsoring it this year, with theevent’s proceeds being put to usewithin the ministry. Hight says this isone of the most anticipated and popu-lar events of the weekend.

About 40 people start work on thefestival in April every year. Each com-mittee is made up of volunteers whowork to make the entire event (otherthan food and crafts for purchase) freeto the public. Hight says, “We justwant everyone to feel welcome tocome to enjoy the (events). Everyoneis welcome.”

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BY JENNIFER SELFCalifornian lifestyles editor

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Let me get a big hell yeah from thefans of “Redneck Woman”Gretchen Wilson, who will sign

autographs at a TravelCenters ofAmerica store at the base of theGrapevine at 1 p.m. Sunday.

Wilson, who seemed to speak forlife-of-the-party gals everywherewhen she roared on to the countryscene a few years ago with spitfireanthems like “Redneck Woman” and“All Jacked Up,” will be in the area for aconcert at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palacelater that day.

B. Craig Campbell, who handlespublicity for the star, said it wasunusual for Wilson to make anappearance at what amounts to a con-venience store. But then she did makea name for herself by connecting withregular folks, and convenience storesare where regular folks tend to go. AsTA manager Dina DeLeon pointedout, the Lebec area store, located nearthe always-packed Starbucks, gets alot of traffic.

DeLeon has been such a blur ofactivity since she learned of the spe-cial guest about a week ago that shehasn’t had time to get acquaintedwith the singer or her work. At all.

“I didn’t even know who she was,”said the un-starstruck manager. “ButI did see some pictures and saw herCD and I know people are excited.”

The store has ordered about 200copies of Wilson’s latest album, “IGot Your Country Right Here,” whichwill be available for $14.99.

DeLeon said it was her under-standing Wilson would autographonly copies of the new CD, butCampbell said his client is a prettygood sport and will sign anything —within reason, that is.

“She will stay until everything issigned,” Campbell promised.

Wilson’s career has quieted down abit since her 2004 debut, but Camp-bell said it’s an exciting time for thesinger, who parted with former labelSony last year and has started herown record company, called — whatelse — Redneck Records.

“She’s loving that part, mainlybecause she knows what’s going on.A lot of times, there were decisionsmade she didn’t know about,” hesaid.

As for DeLeon, between getting thestore ready and making sure thesinger’s demands are met (justrequests for water and refreshments— no diva behavior here), will shemake time to study up on thesinger’s hits?

“That’s correct. I have to knowsomething about her.”

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BY ALLIE CASTROCalifornian staff writer

[email protected]

In the swirl of confusion that sur-rounded the swift departure of theBuena Vista Museum of Natural

History’s Miocene fossil collection, it’seasy to forget the abundant resourcesit has to offer.

However, just like every third Thurs-day of the month, today is a freeadmission day to the museum, pro-viding kids and adults alike the oppor-tunity to check out all the museumhas to offer in the 16,000-square-feetof exhibit space currently being used.

Koral Hancharick, executive direc-tor of the museum, weighed in onsome of the must-see exhibits: “OurAfrican and Asian animals are alwaysa huge hit.”

The Native American exhibit —which includes an interpretive village— is also a crowd-pleaser, she says.

They also have a hands-on interac-tive science center dedicated to kids.The center includes the new Oh! Zoneexhibit.

A renovation of the dinosaur exhibitis expected to be complete by Octoberor November, with fossils, large repli-cas and a new timeline display. Theexhibit also features an anatomy sec-

tion that details how the human bodyworks and displays the lowest life formall the way up to humans. In this areakids can get their hands dirty using themicroscopes and magnifying glassesthe museum provides, and digging forfossils in a large sandpit.

The museum also boasts what Han-charick describes as a “pretty awe-some” gem collection comprised of “agood diversified selection of gem andminerals … in their natural state andcut form.” The museum also has a dis-play of the official rocks and mineralsof all 50 states.

Though the Miocene collection isgone, there are plenty of fossils on dis-play, and through the efforts of thecommunity and spirited fundraisingby the museum, officials hope to buyback at auction some of the mostbeloved fossils from the Miocene col-

lection.Among the fossils the museum has

on the top of its wish list is theallodesmus, an ancient sea lionaround 14 million to 15 million yearsold. This allodesmus is the most com-plete in the world, and unlike manyskeletons, it was fully intact when itwas found as opposed to being recon-structed using composites of multipleanimals.

Hancharick says its important to themuseum to try to get some of thesefossils back as “they (are) Kern Coun-ty’s history. They were found here inKern County and it’s very significantfor our schoolchildren to be able tosee these fossils, and (for us) to keepthem here where they were originallyfound.”

However, focusing on the loss of asmall (though rightfully treasured)part of the collection wouldn’t do themuseum justice.

Hancharick hopes that some of thepublicity surrounding the fossil issuewill help people realize what themuseum has to offer.

“I hear all the time ‘I had no ideathat was here!’ So the one thing I reallywish everyone in Bakersfield knew isthat this huge educational resource isright here in Bakersfield.”

Museum still has muchto offer despite loss

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The original lineup of popularBakersfield band Hot Taco willreunite for a rare show Wednes-

day to celebrate the six-month markof the weekly Songwriters Showcaseheaded by Hot Taco frontmen ChuckSeaton and Billy Russell.

Melanie Hengtgen, who handlespublicity for Seaton, said in an e-mailthat it’s been about a year since all fourguys have played in public together. Inaddition to Russell on lead vocals andguitar and Seaton on guitar, the origi-nal lineup consists of Tanner Byromon drums and Ron Mitchell on bass.Russell and Seaton have played withother rhythm sections over the yearsunder the Hot Taco name.

The band will play a one-hour set ofthe songs they wrote on their 2004self-titled album.

In addition, the band has writtenmaterial for a sophomore album andis looking to get in the studio soon torecord it, according to Hengtgen.

Original membersreunite for Showcase

Hot Taco on menu Wednesday

Free Admission Day When: Noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 16

(free admission day is the third

Thursday of the month)

Where: Buena Vista Museum of

Natural History, 2018 Chester

Ave.


What: Songwriters’ Showcase six-

month anniversary, featuring Hot Taco

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday

Where: Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall

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PHOTO COURTESY OF HOT TACO

Hot Taco in 2006, from left: Tanner Byrom, drums; Ron Mitchell, bass; BillyRussell, vocals and guitar; and Chuck Seaton, guitars.

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BY ALLIE CASTRO Californian staff writer

[email protected]

Bakersfield Elks Lodge #266 is tryingsomething new to add life to a century-oldtradition. The group will host a wine-tast-ing Saturday to raise funds for the annualholiday luncheon the lodge hosts forunderprivileged kids.

All proceeds from the event will gotoward the Christmastime event. Vintnersfrom Grizzly Republic winery in Paso Rob-les and Las Flores winery in Terra Bella willbe on hand to pour samples of the winesthey have donated and provide informa-tion on their wine clubs. Samples fromcases of donated by Firestone Vineyards,Brutocao Cellars, Hope Family Wines andSculpterra Winery will be available for tast-ing as well.

Local restaurants and stores such as RJ’s,Chuy’s, Chili’s, Trader Joe’s and Albertsonshave also pitched in, donating appetizersfor the event.

The wine-tasting is just one of threemajor fundraisers that will enable thelodge to host the luncheon for underprivi-leged first- through third-graders fromthroughout Kern County.

The children are escorted by their teach-ers and volunteer parent chaperones to theElks lodge, where they are given as manyhot dogs as they can eat, chips, milk andice cream. They also have the opportunityto meet Santa and are given toys and agoodie bag.

The Elks Leading Knight Juanita Reamsays of the event, “All of the schools can’twait. It’s really cool to see the principalsand superintendents want to come”because of the joy the event brings to thekids.

She says she was a bit concerned whensomeone from another lodge warned hershe might not be able to get anythingdonated during tight budget times. How-ever, she was pleasantly surprised by thewillingness of the wineries and localrestaurants to participate.

“It’s amazing that during our hard timeswe’re still able to raise money. And I’m get-ting two (vintners) and cases here andthere. The outpour is great.”


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Wine-tastingevent raisesmoney forneedy kids

BY ALLIE CASTROCalifornian staff writer

[email protected]

For the first time in six years, the Bak-ersfield College Alumni Association’s56th annual barbecue on Sept. 16 will

be held on the Bakersfield College campus.Headlining the social will be the BC

cheerleaders and crowd favorite the TonyErnst band (comprised of BC alum). Alsoon the agenda is an introduction of thecoaches and players of the BC sports pro-gram.

A barbecue dinner will also be served byBC chef and culinary arts instructor PatCoyle, with the help of BC food servicesstaff, headed by chef Alex Gomez. Coyle’sculinary arts students will be on handgaining experience while assisting withdinner preparations.

A few added attractions this year includethe drum line, which will lead the paradeof athletes.

There will be a raffle for Carrie Under-wood tickets that, along with 100 percentof the admission money, will benefit theAlumni Association, which provides schol-arships to students and supports the ath-letic programs.

The event returned from Stramler Park

to the BC campus for several reasons, saiddonor relations coordinator HannahEgland.

“Nothing really screamed that this isBC’s barbecue, so having it back on cam-pus screams ‘This is BC’s barbecue, comejoin us!’ We’re also hoping that this waywe’ll get a lot of students involved, revital-ize the barbecue, and get more peopleinvolved whether it’s community mem-bers, alumni, staff, faculty or students.”

The event serves as one of the threebiggest fundraisers of the year for thealumni association, and they’re hoping forat least 1,000 attendees this year.

Annual BC barbecuereturns to ... BC

Wine-tasting benefitWhen: 6 p.m Saturday

Where: Bakersfield Elks Lodge #266,

1616 30th St.

Admission: $25 per person; only 100

tickets will be sold


BC Alumni Association 56th annual barbecueWhen: Social begins at 5:30 p.m.,

dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 16

Where: BC football practice field,

1801 Panorama Drive

Tickets: $25 adults, $20 seniors 65

and up, $15 students, $5 children

under 12. Tickets can be purchased at

the BC ticket office, 395-4326; BC

Foundation, 395-4800; or at the gate.


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GO & DO

TodayEli Young Band, 7 p.m., Buck

Owens Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck

Owens Blvd. $15 plus fee.


42nd annual Wasco Festival ofRoses, featuring Rose Queen

pageant, parade, rose field tours,

art show and faire, barbecue,

tennis tournament, rose show, golf

tournament and more, today

through Saturday. Wasco.

www.ci.wasco.ca.us or 758-2616.

"Better Cooking for BetterLiving,” with health screenings,

vendors, cooking demonstration

and dinner, doors open at 3:30

p.m., cooking demo at 6 p.m.,

DoubleTree Hotel, 3100 Camino

Del Rio Court. $35. Visit

SJCH.us/bettercooking for tickets.

Native Daughters of the GoldenWest — El Tejon Parlor #239,will have a 160th birthday

celebration luncheon honoring

California Admission Day, 11:30

a.m., Hungry Hunter Restaurant,

3580 Rosedale Highway. $16. 588-

0036.

Back to School Night, 6 to 8:30

p.m., Stockdale High School, 2800

Buena Vista Road. kernhigh.org or

665-2800.

Back to School Night, 4 to 6

p.m., Vista Continuation High

School, 200 P St. kernhigh.org or

327-8561.

Bakersfield British Car Club, 7

p.m., Carrow’s Restaurant, 2673

Mt. Vernon Ave. 872-4715 or 822-

9588.

City of Bakersfield Departmentof Recreation & Sports, offers a

wide variety of lessons, sports,

classes and more. For more

information, call 326-3866.

CSUB 60 Plus Club, offers

“Possibilities Day,” 9 a.m., CSUB,

Student Union, Multipurpose

Room, 9001 Stockdale Highway.

Free. 654-3211.

Mystery & Adventure BookGroup, with host Marcia

Stephens, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble,

in the cafe, 4001 California Ave.

631-2575.

YMCA Co-ed Soccer in Arvin,for ages 5-12, season begins Sept.

13. 837-9622.

FridayGreek Food Festival, Greek music,

dancing, food, children’s fun zone,

games, vendor’s marketplace and

shopping areas, 4 to 11 p.m. Friday;

1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, St. George

Greek Orthodox Church, 401

Truxtun Ave. $5 adults; children

under 12 are free. 325-8694.

Kevin Hart, with special guest, 8

p.m. Friday, Fox Theater, 2001 H St.

$39.50 plus fee. vallitix.com or

322-5200.

“Using Information Technologyfor Gaining CompetitiveAdvantage” Seminar, presented

by author and professor Dr.

Hossein Bidgoli, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30

p.m., CSUB, Dezember Leadership

Center, 9001 Stockdale Highway.

$325. Includes copy of MIS,

breakfast, lunch, snack, certificate

of participation. 654-2441.

Eighth annual Golf Classic,benefitting Alzheimer’s Disease

Association of Kern County; 4

person scramble, silent auction,

shotgun at 12:30 p.m., Rio Bravo

Country Club, 15200 Casa Club

Drive. $100 per person. Includes

green fees, cart, dinner and goodie

bag. 393-8871 or 319-8873.

Hectic Films presents “TheGrip,” featuring independent and

short films, 8 to 10 p.m. every

Friday, Caffeine Supreme, 2000 F

St. caffeinesupreme.com or 321-

9097.

Pottery Wheel Class, 10 a.m.,

The Ceramic Shop, 2550 E. Belle

Terrace, Suite 300. $28. 834-1000.

Skating, 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 1 to

4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays,

Rollerama West, 7850 Brimhall

Road. $6 per skater; $3 rental.

589-7555.

“Tee It Up For the Troops” GolfTournament, registration begins

at 11 a.m., shotgun at 1 p.m.,

Bakersfield Country Club, 4200

Country Club Drive. $200 per

person. Includes green fees, cart,

balls, prizes, lunch and dinner. $175

per person w/military ID. All

proceeds benefit veterans and

their families.

teeitupforthetroops.com or 871-

4121.

Wine Bar Flight, featuring the

best of 2008 California Pinot Noir,

Drew Valenti Vineyard, Melville

Terraces, Roar and more, 4 p.m.,

Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant,

4140 Truxtun Ave. Tastes, $4 to

$6. 633-WINE.

Wine Tasting Event, with

appetizers, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1616

30th St. $25 per person. All

proceeds support the annual Elks

Underprivileged Children’s

Luncheon. 323-7536.

Saturday21st annual Fairlane Club ofAmerica Car Show, begins at 8

a.m., Fruitvale-Norris Park, 6221

Norris Road. E-mail

[email protected] or

530-223-3251.

Fourth annual Support theTroops Ride, help escort the

“Support Our Troops” sign to the

Bakersfield Airport to display for all

returning heroes to show that

Bakersfield supports them, leaving

Chuy’s at 3 p.m. to head over to

the airport, meet at Chuy’s, 8660

Rosedale Highway. Free. 332-7524.

Village Fest Party of the Year!,featuring 17 bands, 60 breweries,

25 Central Coast wineries and food

from local restaurants, 6 to 10

p.m., Kern County Museum, 3801

Chester Ave. $60; $68 day of show

at the gate. 21 and over only.

Benefitting CARE. Includes 15 drink

samples and unlimited food

samples.

bakersfieldvillagefest.com or


Village Fest After Party, with

Mento Buru and DJ Mikey, 10 p.m.,

Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St.

$5; 21 and over. 324-2557.

Ceramic Group ProjectWorkshop, for items that will be

entered into the Kern County Fair;

also, a pottery wheel class will be

held in conjunction with the group

workshop, both at 10 a.m., The

Ceramic Shop, 2550 E. Belle

Terrace, Suite 300. Free but

registration required. 834-1000.

Craft Bazaar, featuring handmade

items such as fabric art, kitchen

accessories, quilts, children’s items

and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The

Villas at Scenic River, 4015 Scenic

River Lane. 871-3340 or 619-4153.

Family Skate Night, 7 to 10 p.m.,

Rollerama West, 7850 Brimhall

Road. $30 includes admission for

four (two adults/two children),

skate rental, one pizza and pitcher

of soda. 589-7555.

Free How-to-Work Workshops,Saturday classes: 10 to 11 a.m. “Fall

Face Lift: Interior and Exterior

Painting”; 11 a.m. to noon

“Decorating Flooring Solutions”; 1

to 2 p.m. “Save Energy, Save

Money”; and Sunday classes: 1 to

2 p.m. “Fall Planting and

Maintenance”; 2 to 3 p.m.

“Maintaining your Driveway”;

Home Depot. homedepot.com or

call 800-430-3376.

Kings, Queens, Knights &Pawns, learn the game of chess,

11 a.m., Beale Library, Tejon Room,

701 Truxtun Ave. 868-0770.

Spanish Storytime, with Clara

Castillo, 3 p.m., Barnes & Noble,

4001 California Ave. 631-2575.

Street Teams, opportunity to

reach the hurting and needy parts

of our community with food, love

and prayer, 10:30 a.m., Jesus

Shack, 1326 30th St.

jesusshack.com or call 324-0638.

Vintage Auto RacingAssociation’s Oktoberfest,Saturday and Sunday,

Buttonwillow Raceway, 24551

Lerdo Highway, Buttonwillow.

vararacing.com or 764-5333.

Yokuts Park Fun Run, practice

racing and earn points, 7 a.m.,

Yokuts Park, Empire Drive off

Truxtun Avenue. No fee.

bakersfieldtrackclub.com or 203-

4196 or 391-7080.

SundayRyan Bingham & the Dead

Horses, doors open at 7 p.m., B.


White Lane. $20 includes service

charge and can be purchased at

World Records, Mainland, Impact

Streetwear, Fatal Impact, Styles,

Wavelengths.

timgardeapresents.com.

Southern Culture on the Skids,with special guests, 8 p.m.,

Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St.

$12 plus fee; 21 & over only.


Chumash Journey to MountPinos Hike, this easy to moderate

hike will meet at Mil Potrero

Highway and Mount Pinos, Frazier

Park, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $10 adult

suggested donation; $5 children.

Donations are not required, Minors

must be accompanied by a parent

or guardian. Bring 1 quart of water

per person, wear weather

protective clothing, snacks and

first aid kit. E-mail


714-649-9084.

Viva Mexico Festival, 11 a.m. to

8 p.m., Kern County Fairgrounds,

Budweiser Pavilion, 1142 P St. Free.

327-9711.

Duncan Certification Classes,taught by David Hoff who will

cover brushwork, sgraffito, wax-

resist and more, 101 class at 9 a.m.

Sunday; 102 class at 9 a.m.

Monday, The Ceramic Shop, 2550

E. Belle Terrace, Suite 300. $44 per

day, includes paint. 834-1000.

Hike to Frazier Mountain, this 4

to 5 mile round trip moderate to

strenuous hike will meet at Ridge

Route Communities Museum, 3515

Park Drive, Frazier Park, 9 a.m. to 1

p.m., Minors must be accompanied

by a parent or guardian. Bring 1

quart of water per person, wear

weather protective clothing,

snacks and first aid kit. E-mail


714-649-9084.

Italian Catholic Federation’sPancake Breakfast, Branch 281,

will serve pancakes with eggs,

sausage and beverages, 8:30 to 11

a.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help,

Parish Hall, 124 Columbus St. $5;

$3 under 12. 872-0511.

Launch of NFL Football SeasonCelebration, with drink specials

and happy hour all day long, 10

a.m., Replay Sports Lounge & Grill,

4500 Buck Owens Blvd. 324-3300.

NFL ticket, 9 a.m. Sunday, B.


White Lane. 397-7304.

THEATER“Once Upon a Mattress,” doors

open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m.

today through Saturday, Stars

Dinner Theatre, 1931 Chester Ave.

$50 to $55; show-only tickets $30.

325-6100.

Auditions for “A ChristmasCarol” & “A Charlie BrownChristmas,” for NOR Junior

Theatre, for kindergarten through

sixth grade, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and

seventh through 12th grades, 1 to

3:30 p.m. Saturday, Rasmussen

Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane.

$75 registration fee, $60 resident.

392-2000.

“My Big Fat Oildale Wedding,”followed by the Vaudville Revue,

“Everything and the Kitchen Sink

— The Greatest 38 Shows of All

Time,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday;

2 p.m. matinee Sunday, Gaslight

Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall,

12748 Jomani Drive. $9 to $20.

587-3377.

Major League Improv,improvisational comedy show,

appropriate for families, 6 p.m.

Saturdays, The Empty Space, 706

Oak St. Free but donations are

accepted. 327-PLAY.

Omnipresent Puppet Theatre,presents “Jack and the Beanstalk,”

11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday,

Gaslight Melodrama Theatre &

Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $6.

587-3377.

Special Gala Preview of “AsYou Like It,” doors open at 7 p.m.,

show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, The

Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $20,

includes beverages, hors

d’oeuvres, dessert. 327-PLAY.

Auditions, for “Meshuggah-

Nuns,” noon to 3 p.m. Sunday,

Stars School of Fine Arts, 1927 Eye

St. Be prepared to do a reading

and dance from the show. 872-

2737.

“Gregory Wilson: MasterDeception” Magician, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Gaslight Melodrama

Theatre & Music Hall, 12748

Jomani Drive. $20. 587-3377.

ARTVisual Arts Festival “Vessels,”awards will be given to artists, also

opening reception featuring

exhibits of The Ceramic Art of

David Furman: “Forty Years in the

Making: 2010-1970,” Pamela Hill

Enticknap: “Currents,” and Eye

Gallery: “Close to Home,” 6 to 8

p.m. Thursday, Bakersfield

Museum of Art, 1930 R St.

Members free, nonmembers $10;

students $5. 323-7219.

“Artistic Chaos” Art Exhibit, by

appointment only, on display until

Oct. 8, The Micro Gallery, 6300

Coffee Road. 301-3283.

“Ebb and Flow Kern’sVanishing Water” Art Exhibit,on display until Oct. 3, JP Jennings

Gallery, 1700 Chester Ave. 323-

1622.

All Media Class, by instructor

Phyllis Oliver, all media welcome,

with color theory stressed. For

more information or to register, e-

mail [email protected] or

call 348-4717.

Art classes, beginning watercolor,

beginning drawing, advanced

drawing and watercolor painters’

group, taught by Carol Bradshaw.

Call or e-mail for details and

enrollment.


760-376-6604.

Art for Healing program, of

Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield has

many unique classes that may

help alleviate stress and anxiety

resulting in illness, loss, grief or

caring for another. All classes are

free but some suggest a donation

and are held at Mercy Hospital,

Truxtun Campus, Truxtun and A

Street. Visit mercybakersfield.

org/art or to register, 324-7070.

Artwork on display, by Sarah

Clayton, Lewis Rogers and Miranda

Barker, The Dream Center & Coffee

House, 1212 18th St. 6 a.m. to 6

p.m. Monday through Friday. 324-

2402.

Basic Beading & WireWrapping Workshop, with Susi

Klassen, private instruction or by

appointment, The Bead Hut, 610

18th St. To schedule an

appointment, call 324-0975 or

706-6490.

Beginning Oil Painting, with

instructor Glen Jelletich, classes

held 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays. Call 399-

3707 for more information or to

register.

Beginning, Intermediate andAdvanced Drawing, by instructor

Nina Landgraff, series of five two-

hour classes. Call for more

information or to register. 304-

7002.

Eye Street


Cherice Hatton, featured artist

for September, Bakersfield Mazda,

3201 Cattle Drive. 328-8000.

Framing Clinic, with Toni Lott, for

artists who want to frame their

work, began April 7, running noon

to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 205-

3488 for more information or to

register.

Native American ArtsAssociation, meets to learn

basketry, beadwork and more, 9

a.m. to noon each Thursday, The

Stockdale Moose Lodge, 905 Stine

Road. 852-5050.

Roberta Jean Owen, featured

artist for the month of September,

Bakersfield Art Association Art

Center, 1817 Eye St. 869-2320.

The Art Center, 1817 Eye St., 869-

2320; offers a variety of painting

and drawing classes. Call for

details.

The Art Shop Club, 9 a.m. to

noon each Thursday, Friday and

Saturday, The Art Shop, 1221 20th

St. All mediums. 322-0544, 589-

7463 or 496-5153.

Pottery Wheel Class, 10 a.m.

Friday, The Ceramic Shop, 2550 E.

Belle Terrace, Suite 300. $28 per

day. 834-1000.

Ceramic Group ProjectWorkshop, for items that will be

entered into the Kern County Fair;

also, a pottery wheel class will be

held in conjunction with the group

workshop, both at 10 a.m.

Saturday, The Ceramic Shop, 2550

E. Belle Terrace, Suite 300. Free

but registration required. 834-

1000.

Free art classes, for home-school

parents, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturdays. Call to reserve your

spot. Moore’s Art Studio, 10205

Hurlingham Drive. 588-7769.

Duncan Certification Classes,taught by David Hoff who will

cover brushwork, sgraffito, wax-

resist and more, 101 class at 9 a.m.

Sunday; 102 class at 9 a.m.

Monday, The Ceramic Shop, 2550

E. Belle Terrace, Suite 300. $44 per

day, includes paint. 834-1000.

MUSIC

AlternativeFishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St.,

324-2557; Joey Romley & Friends,

9 p.m. Tuesdays.

BluesKern River Blues Society Jam, 2

to 8 p.m. every second Saturday,

Trout’s, 805 N. Chester Ave. 872-

7517.

Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner,

323-0053; Lil Mikey & the Blues

Hammers, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Classic Rock Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S.

Chester Ave., 831-1315; Midnight

the Rocker Brothers, 9 p.m. Friday

and 8 p.m. Saturday.

Lone Oak Lounge, 10612

Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; Left

Coast Groovies, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Friday and Saturday.

B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill,7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Blue

Mountain Tribe, 9 p.m. Saturday.

CountryTrouts & the BlackboardStages, 805 N. Chester Ave.,399-6700, offers karaoke, line

dancing, West Coast Swing among

other various activities. Call for

times and days.

Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge,3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139;

Angels & Outlaws, 9 p.m. Friday

and Saturday.

Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St.,

324-2557; Teddy Spanke and the

Tex Pistols, 9 p.m. Friday.

Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S.

Chester Ave., 831-1315; Midnight

After Band, 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Tejon Club, 117 El Tejon Ave., 392-

1747; Crossroads, 6 to 10 p.m.

Sunday.

DancingJoaquin Squares, 7:30 to 9:30

p.m. Thursday, Rasmussen Center,

115 E. Roberts Lane. $5. 324-1390,

325-3086 or 399-3658.

Folklorico Classes, advance

dancers/performing group 6 to 8

p.m. Fridays; and beginners, all

ages, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Saturdays, Fruitvale-Norris Park,

6221 Norris Road. $22 per month

for beginners; $25 per month for

advance dancers. 833-8790.

Pairs and Spares Dance, 7:30

p.m. each Friday, Rasmussen

Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane.

$5; $7 nonmembers. 399-3575 or

332-1537.

Country Dance, with music

provided Jerri Arnold & Stars &

Guitars, jam session, all artists

welcome, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Le

Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane.

Dance classes, beginning West

Coast swing, intermediate/

advanced West Coast swing with

instructor Mimi Johanson, at 8214

Mossrock Drive. Call 330-9616 for

details.

Scottish Country Dancing, with

the Kern County Scottish Society,

beginners welcome, 7 to 9 p.m.

Mondays, Norris Road Veterans

Hall, upstairs, 400 W. Norris Road.

822-3998.

Whirlaways Square DanceClub, with caller Rick Hampton, 7

to 9:30 p.m. every Monday,

Veteran’s Hall, 400 W. Norris Road.

whirlaways.org or 398-3394.

Dance Drill Classes, beginning

belly dancing, 8 p.m. every

Tuesday; advanced belly dancing, 7

to 9 p.m. every Thursday, Centre

Stage Studio, 1710 Chester Ave. $5

drop-in fee for beginning belly

dancing; $15 for advanced belly

dancing. Bring knee pads and yoga

mat to advanced class. 323-5215.

DJB. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill,7401 White Lane, 397-7304; 8 p.m.

Thursday.

Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S.

Chester Ave., 831-1315; 7 p.m.

Thursdays.

Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White

Lane, 834-1611; with DJ Chill in the

Mixx, 5 p.m. every Friday until 2

a.m. Saturday.

Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany

Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; 9 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays. Free.

Tam O’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista,

324-6774: with DJ Escandalosa in

the Mixx, 8:30 p.m. Fridays and

Saturdays.

Jazz Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale

Highway, 834-4433; Richie Perez,

7:30 to 11 p.m. Thursdays; Bunky

Spurling, 8 p.m. Friday and

Saturday.

Wine & Cheese Cellar, 695

Tucker Road., Suite C, Tehachapi,

822-6300; Richie Perez, 6:30 to 10

p.m. Saturday.

Live Jazz & Wine Bar, featuring

Jazz Connection with Paul Cierley,

Rick Lincoln, Mark Meyer, along

with 24 wines, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Imbibe Wine & Spirits

Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave. 633-

WINE.


Lane, 834-1611; Bakersfield Jazz

Workshop, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

every Wednesday.

Karaoke Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge,3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 9

p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays and

Sundays.

Cactus Valley MexicanRestaurant, 4215 Rosedale

Highway, 633-1948; 6 to 10 p.m.

Thursday; beer pong and happy

hour all day Sunday.

Crossroads Pizzeria, 4200 New

Stine Road, 397-5000; 6:30 to

9:30 p.m. Thursday

Don Perico Restaurant, 2660

Oswell St., Suite 133, 871-2001; 7

to 11 p.m. Thursdays.

Pour House, 4041 Fruitvale Ave.,

589-9300; 9 p.m. Thursday

through Saturday.

Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 9000

Ming Ave., 664-1400; 9:30 p.m. to

1 a.m. Thursdays.

The Old River Monte Carlo,9750 Taft Highway, 837-0250; 8

p.m. every Thursday.

The Wright Place, 2695-G Mount

Vernon Ave., 872-8831, 8 p.m.

every Thursday.

Tomi’s Cowgirl Cafe, 1440

Weedpatch Highway, 633-1949;

Karaoke King Show, all ages, 7 to

10 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays.

Banacek’s Lounge, 4601 State

Road, 387-9224; 9 p.m. Fridays and

Saturdays.

Casa Lopez, 8001 Panama Road,

Lamont, 845-1000; 7:30 to 10:30

p.m. Friday (country) and Saturday

(Spanish).

Julie’s The Branding IronSaloon, 1807 N. Chester Ave., 6 to

10 p.m. every Friday.

Maria Bonita MexicanRestaurant, 10701 Highway 178,

366-3261, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays. All

ages.

The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall

Road, 831-1413; hosted by Ed

Loverr, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday.

Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 323-

0053; 8 p.m. to midnight

Saturdays

Rocket Shop Cafe, 2000 S. Union

Ave., 832-4800; 8:30 p.m. to

midnight Saturday.

Sports & Spirits, 6633 Ming Ave.,

398-7077; 9 p.m. Thursdays and

Saturdays.

Tejon Club, 117 El Tejon Ave., 392-

1747; 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday.

Camino Real Restaurant, 3500

Truxtun Ave., 852-0493; 9:30 p.m.

Sundays.

The Playhouse, 2915 Taft

Highway; 397-3599; 7 to 10 p.m.

Sundays.

Schweitzer’s Pit Stop, 10807

Rosedale Highway, 587-8888; 8

p.m. Mondays and Thursdays.

The Wrecking Yard, 9817 S.

Union Ave., 827-9192; 7 to 10 p.m.

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill,7401 White Lane, 397-7304; 8 p.m.

Tuesday.

Buck Owens Crystal Palace,2800 Buck Owens Blvd., 328-

7560; 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays.

Cataldo’s Pizzeria, 6111 Niles St.,

363-7200; 6:15 to 10:15 p.m.

Tuesdays.


Lane, 834-1611; Wild West

Entertainment, 8 p.m. to midnight

Tuesdays.

Lone Oak Inn, 10612 Rosedale

Highway, 589-0412; 8 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday.

Magoo’s Pizza, 1129 Olive Drive,

399-7800; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday.

McMurphy’s Irish Pub & SportsBar, 14 Monterey St., 869-1451; 7

p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays.

Round Table Pizza, 2060 White

Lane, 836-2700; 6 to 9 p.m.

Tuesday.

Trouts & The BlackboardStages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 399-

6700; 7 p.m. Mondays and

Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays,

Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays

and Sundays.

Ethel’s Old Corral, 4310 Alfred

Harrell Highway, 873-7613; 6 to 9

p.m. every Wednesday.

Latin/SalsaLatin Salsa Dancing, 8 p.m.

Thursdays, DoubleTree Hotel, Club

Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio

Court. 323-7111.

Camino Real Restaurant, 3500

Truxtun Ave., 852-0493; Son

Tropical, 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays.


324-6774, Salsa dancing, 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays.


324-6774, Los Moonlighterz

featuring Juan and the gang, 8:30

p.m. Saturday.

Chencho’s Bar & Grill, 2201 V

St., 327-0190; Salsa Sundays, with

a DJ, 3 to 10 p.m., salsa lessons are

offered at 6 p.m. Sundays. $5 after

6 p.m.

Mariachi Camino Real Restaurant, 3500

Truxtun Ave., 852-0493; Mariachi

Imperial, 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays.

Oldies KC Steakhouse, 2515 F St., 322-

9910; Jimmy Gaines, Bobby O and

Mike Halls, 6:30 p.m. Thursday

through Saturday.

Old School Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701

Ming Ave., 832-5011; Al Garcia &

the Rhythm Kings, 8:30 to 11:30

p.m. every Thursday.


324-6774; The Press featuring

Larry V. and Benny and the gang,

8:30 p.m. Friday.

The Bistro After Dark, 5105

California Ave., 323-3905; Old

School Saturdays with Noe G, 10

p.m. every Saturday. Ladies

free/$10 cover.

RockRockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany

Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; live

bands, 9 p.m. every Thursday.

Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road,

325-6864; Elevation 406, 9 p.m.

Friday.

Vinny’s Bar & Grill, 2700 S.

Union Ave., Divergence Point,

Meditated Assault, Love Society

Rejects, 9 p.m. Saturday. $5; 21

and over. myspace.com/

vinnysbarandgrill.

Rock remixes“Rock It Fridays,” 9 p.m. to 1:30

a.m. every Friday, DoubleTree

Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino

Del Rio Court. 323-7111.

Trivia nightSandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 322-

8900; Trivia Night with Dave

Rezac, 10 p.m. Tuesdays.

VarietyMarriott Hotel at theConvention Center, 801 Truxtun

Ave., 323-1900, In the Mixx with

DJ Noe G., mixing all your feel-

good music every Friday. 21 & over

only.

Golden State Mall, 3201 F St.,

Dance to Joe Loco, duet every

Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday 9/1311th Annual Kern CountyCollege Night, provides

information to high school

students and their parents

pursuing a college education, 6 to

9 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001

Truxtun Ave. 636-4330.

31st annual ArthritisAssociation Golf Tournament,four-person scramble and modified

Calloway handicapping, 11 a.m.

complimentary range, noon lunch,

1 p.m. shotgun begins, Bakersfield

Country Club, 4200 Country Club

Drive. $150 per person. Includes

green fee, cart, balls tee prizes,

lunch, on-the-course beverages,

awards dinner. 322-9411.

Back to School Night, 6 to 8:30

p.m., North High School, 300

Galaxy Way, Oildale. kernhigh.org

or 399-0271.

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