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Index Monster X Tour ........................................ 22 Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers ................ 23 ‘Hell and Mr. Fudge’ showing .................. 24 CSUB Piano Studio Recital ...................... 24 MLK Day events........................................ 25 The Lowdown with Matt Munoz.............. 26 Ticket roundup ........................................ 27 Calendar .............................................. 32-33

What a way to make a living Classic 1980 film is brought to life in song at Stars Dinner Theatre BY STEFANI DIAS Californian assistant lifestyles editor sdias@bakersfield.com

tars Dinner Theatre has poured itself a cup of ambition to end its 2012-13 season. On Friday, the venue brings to life “9 to 5,” the musical tale of workplace friendship and revenge. If the title already has you humming the Dolly Parton anthem from the 1980 film, you’re not alone. Director Bruce Saathoff said this show pays tribute to the workplace classic, which also starred Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, and will interest fans. “It (the film) was just on TV over Christmas vacation, and I watched it again. It reminded me how close the play is to the movie. I forgot how funny it is. ... I think the film resonates with a certain demographic and they will love the musical.” Along with being a fan of the film, Saathoff also holds a lifelong affection for the country star’s music, making him a natural choice to direct the show. “I grew up in Nebraska listening to Dolly Parton on my grandmother’s eight-track player during Sunday afternoon rides in the country. How could I possibly turn it down?” For those not familiar with the story, it follows the adventures of three women — Violet (Jill Burdick), Doralee (Bethany Rowlee) and Judy (Jennifer Resolme) — who take revenge on their “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” boss, Franklin Hart, played by Adam Cline. Although most of the characters hate the man in charge, he has one defender: his assistant, Roz (Tamara White). Her role is more prominent than in the film, a change that Saathoff said should interest audiences. “In the movie, she’s just the secretary, that little bit. They gave her a big production number (in the show), how she loves Hart (called “Heart to Hart”). You wouldn’t expect that of the part. ... I think people will be pleased that Roz’s role has been expanded.” Along with that show-stopping number, the show features the

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The office staff sings the rousing song “Around Here” about how to survive office life in a scene from “9 to 5.”

‘9 to 5’ When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday Where: Stars Dinner Theatre, 1931 Chester Ave. Admission: $52-$57, $37 for students; show only: $37, $22 for students; matinee: $47$52, $37 for show Information: 325-6100

title song and an assortment of tunes written by Parton. With vocal work arranged by Char Gaines, many songs highlight the three talented leads. “I love the music in this show. In Act 2, Judy, played by Jennifer Resolme, sings a song called ‘Get Out and Stay Out’ that is amazing. It’s her affirmation of selfworth and her acknowledgement that she doesn’t need a man for her life to have worth. Great musical theater.” Choreographed by Brent Rochon and Marnie Forzetting, a

group number stands out for Saathoff as well: “I also love ‘Change It,’ which is the entire cast singing about changing things to make life better. It’s a Dolly Parton classic, and I love this arrangement.” Key to the show is the theme of improving one’s lot in life, which Saathoff believes gives “9 to 5” legs far beyond its source material. “I think the actual story is pretty timeless. Taking charge of your life and making it for the better. That’s a message that rings true all the time. It’s not just about women’s rights — that was an issue when it came out in the ’80s. It’s an affirmation of your entire life.”

Upcoming Stars season With “9 to 5” ending the season at Stars, Saathoff said he doesn’t know what’s next for him, although he’s looking forward to the new season starting in March. “I am very excited about this

Administrative Assistant Roz Keith (Tamara White) sings about her love for her boss, Frank Hart, Jr.

season and a little scared at the same time. It’s hugely ambitious.” The season begins in March with “South Pacific,” directed by

Sheryl Cleveland. (Directors for other shows had not been selected as of press time.) Other big productions include Please see ‘9 TO 5’ / 30

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Eye Street Camille Gavin CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

Can the Arts Council be saved? Turnover, money woes and controversy hound agency

ABOUT THE ARTS COUNCIL OF KERN When the council was formed in 197677, the purpose was to encourage the various local arts organizations existing at the time to collaborate instead of competing for a share of the audience. It also provided assistance and information about available resources. Eventually its name was changed from the Arts Council of Bakersfield to Arts Council of Kern to make it eligible for state money. In the last 10 years the council has thrived and, as a result, it has provided short-term jobs for many local artists. It has supplemented art programs in public schools and connected with communities outside of Bakersfield by way of various performances, programs and projects, many of which are presented free of charge.

ith its budget gutted, widespread doubts about its governance and a staff so decimated there is real concern over whether basic operational functions can be performed, bold action is required if the Arts Council of Kern is to survive. But recent decisions made by the increasingly powerful board of directors reveal a philosophy that just may alienate the community of artists the organization was created to nurture and support. If that scenario weren’t troubling enough, the board president recently dismissed a staffer many say was the star of the organization, and several board members have resigned in recent weeks (one tellingly noting she had no idea what benefit the council actually provided to the community). At this point, however, many questions remain unanswered, due mainly to the inability of the executive officers to provide an up-to-date written record of how this financial crisis became so severe that they felt these actions had to be taken. Yet as a founding member of the arts council, I happen to believe the organization is worth saving. So over the past month, I’ve attempted to find out what has caused the present situation by talking to staff and board members, as well as individuals who are active in the local arts community. Jan Fulton, in her third year as board treasurer, conceded the council is struggling but is optimistic the situation can be turned around. “We’re not dead in the water yet, but we may be on the shoals,” she said. “I’m sick at heart how things have disintegrated; I want the community to know we’re working hard to make sure the Arts Council keeps going — we have evolved from a passive board to an active board.”

Who’s running the show? A number of people have asked this question: If the Arts Council is running out of money, why was Nicole Saint-John laid off? She brought in funds, and she was running most of the programs. It’s a valid question, one I’ve posed to board president David Coffey, who dismissed Saint-John in December during his temporary tenure as interim director. “That was our decision,” was his only response. I reminded Coffey that Saint-John has brought in substantial grant money and coordinated perhaps the organization’s most highprofile program, Young Audiences, a

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Michael Millar is the executive director of the Arts Council of Kern.

Council’s executive director opens up about performance BY CAMILLE GAVIN Contributing writer

ince being appointed executive director of the Arts Council of Kern in June 2011, Michael Millar has been the subject of controversy for his unwillingness to move to Kern County, his managerial style, and, more recently, for the organization’s financial crisis. We asked Millar to respond to some of those criticisms. On Jan. 2, the day you returned from more than a month on medical leave, the executive committee of the board of directors told you your salary would be cut by 20 percent. What amount were you paid previously and what is it now? Millar: (It was) $70,000; now its $56,000. We (David Coffey, Jan Fulton and Lynne Hall) said it would be temporary — it could go up again (when the financial situation improves.)

project involving schools and designed to meet state curriculum standards. The council sent Saint-John to Indianapolis and New Orleans to be trained on administering the respected national program, which has strict reporting requirements. In fact, more than 20 ongoing council projects were managed either by SaintJohn or Jill Egland, a longtime arts council employee who resigned in September. Kari

Camille Gavin’s “Arts Alive” column appears on Thursday. Write to her via e-mail at gavinarts@aol.com

Were you surprised at the cut in your salary? Perhaps a little bit, but looking back, I probably shouldn’t have been. Have your job duties changed? Millar: No. (Indicated he may have to take on more responsibilities because of the departure of former council employee Nicole Saint-John.) Did board president and interim director David Coffey discuss SaintJohn’s lay-off with you beforehand? He did not. When did you learn about her layoff? I was notified by David that Nicole was laid off later in the same day the layoff occurred. ... This was one week after my discharge from the hospital. I can re-confirm that this was a layoff, not a firing. My instructions from David Please see MILLAR / 31

Heilman, the only program manager remaining on the staff, is directing three projects, and Millar is charge of two. So with Saint-John’s departure, who will pick up the slack? “Michael will,” said Coffey, who added that some projects might be contracted out or run by volunteers. Part of that idea has already hit a snag. On Jan. 4, two days after Millar’s return from medical leave, Claire Putney a professional artist and employee of the Bakersfield Museum of Art, resigned from Creating Community, another project that

Saint-John designed and managed. In her letter of resignation, Putney said, “I feel her (Nicole Saint-John) departure is a severe loss to the artists and community surrounding ACK and is debilitating in carrying out the vision of the organization." A few days later, Millar informed me in an email that Nancy Putney, Claire’s mother and also a professional artist, had declined to participate in a new $12,000 project called Energy Detectives, funded by Southern California Gas Co. Putney said Millar had asked her to run the entire program — which involves designing a curriculum for the schools that meets state standards — even though she had little knowledge about the project, having met with Saint-John on the matter just once. As it stands now, there is no one to lead the project; Millar said he will send out a “call for artists” in February.

Leadership concerns Almost from the time Millar was chosen by the board as arts council executive director in 2011, there have been questions about his qualifications, style and unwillingness to move to Bakersfield from his Santa Clarita home. Some observers say the objections are simply sour grapes on the part of SaintJohn and Egland, both of whom applied for the position. But both women assert that their qualifications, in addition to their knowledge and experience in operating arts council programs, were superior to Millar’s, who, they claim has no knowledge of visual art and lacks leadership experience. About four months ago, rumors that Millar had been or was about to be fired reached a crescendo. On Oct. 8, Saint-John sent an email addressed to Coffey, Fulton and Lynne Hall, board secretary, asking about Millar’s status. Coffey responded two days later, saying the board was “extremely happy with the progress the Arts Council has made under Michael's leadership.” Among Millar’s Please see COUNCIL / 31

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Eye Street “I love driving at Rabobank Arena because we’re basically racing on a hockey floor, and when you try cramming 20,000 pounds of monster trucks in there, that place gets small in a hurry.” — Kyle Doyle, Bigfoot driver

Monster trucks set to rip, roar at Rabobank Generations of fans have enjoyed high-octane action

You’ll flip for the action at the Monster X Tour this weekend at Rabobank Arena. The Bucked Up monster truck didn’t score many points here during the wheelie competition, but the fans enjoyed the effort.

Monster X Tour When: Pit Party 6 to 7 p.m.; showtime 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. Admission: $10 to $40 Tickets: ticketmaster.com or 800-7453000.

BY ASHLEY FISCHER Contributing writer

For most people, monster truck shows are all about seeing what these Incredible Hulks of the vehicular sports world do best: smash. And when the Monster X Tour roars back into town Friday and Saturday, you’ll see plenty of that. But for Bigfoot driver Kyle Doyle, monster truck shows are all about the fans. “One of the cooler things about the monster truck industry is how accessible the quote/unquote stars are. Before and after each show, they let people down onto the floor of the arena so they can talk and take pictures with us. It’s really cool, and it keeps us honest. And I hope when people leave, they feel a little bit of ownership over the show.” That shouldn’t be too much of a problem, considering that the winners of each of the three competition categories (wheelie, racing, and free style) is determined by just how loud audience members can clap, holler, and stomp their feet for their favorite driver. While it’s pretty safe to say the Olympics probably won’t adopt this style of judging

any time soon, in the monster truck world it’s fairly common, Doyle said. And it only helps to make each action-packed Monster X Tour show all the more exciting. “I like the fans judging. Sometimes, you might not agree with what they decide, but it’s what they’re feeling. And for us, it only makes the win even sweeter knowing that you managed to win over the crowd.” Doyle, who will be behind the wheel of the 10,000-pound Bigfoot 14, remembered first dreaming of having a car-crushing machine to call his own when he was only 4 and opted to dress up as a Bigfoot driver that year for Halloween. In only his second year as a professional driver, Doyle brings a newcomer’s enthusiasm to the job. “I started the Monster X Tour in Stockton last year, and Bakersfield was my third event ever,” he said. “I love driving at

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Rabobank Arena because we’re basically racing on a hockey floor, and when you try cramming 20,000 pounds of monster trucks in there, that place gets small in a hurry. Not to mention the Bakersfield fans were just outstanding, so I’m really looking forward to coming back.” Once again, Doyle will be competing against other big competitors: Rockstar, Bucked Up, and the California Kid, just to name a few. And, as with every Monster X Tour show, there will be no shortage of entertainment for the entire two-hour experience. In addition to the three truck competitions, there will be freestyle motocross performances by X-Games medalists, Trophy Trucks, and much more. But perhaps the most important feature

of every Monster X Tour show is the Pit Pass, which allows fans to spend a full hour prior to the event getting autographs from and taking pictures with their favorite drivers. Pit Passes are included with the purchase of any VIP ticket, or can be purchased in addition to any ticket for $5. “My favorite thing overall is getting to see the kids happy,” Doyle said, “because I was that fan, and I’m still that fan. Bigfoot drivers were some of the nicest drivers I remember meeting when I was a kid. Now I get to go out and pay them back indirectly. And even if I don’t do good that night, those fans are still gonna say, ‘At least the Bigfoot driver was nice.’ As long as they have a great time, that’s good enough for me.”

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MONSTER X TOUR

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The Manzarek-Rogers band, featuring the Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek and guitarist Roy Rogers, appear Friday at the DoubleTree Hotel.

Right chemistry, right musical experience Duo come from distinguished backgrounds in entertainment BY MATT MUNOZ Californian staff writer mmunoz@bakersfield.com

ay Manzarek and Roy Rogers can recall more than a few moments from their illustrious careers that command attention. Among them are collaborations with some of the most iconic names in the pantheon of blues and rock, including the Doors and Jim Morrison, John Lee Hooker, X, Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana and countless others. The duo plan to conjure up spirits from their musical pasts when they appear as part of World Records’ No Stinkin’ Service Charge Blues Series at the DoubleTree Hotel on Friday. Touring today as the Manzarek-Rogers band, the pair last appeared together in Bakersfield two years ago, and according to Rogers, their chemistry has never been stronger following their initial meeting nearly eight years ago. “I’ve worked with a lot of people,” said Rogers, 62, who also fronts the Delta Rhythm Kings, among an extensive list of production credits that would make any blues fanatic drool. “If it’s simpatico, you explore it, pursue it. It’s really that simple.” For Manzarek, who continues performing with surviving Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and a host of experimental acts in the Northern California area, meeting Rogers was comparable to reuniting with an old schoolmate. “We hit it off right away like college graduates. ‘Hey, I like your politics. I like your blues playing.’ And we were both liberals.” The chemistry between the two resulted in a series of live tours carrying them to their most recent album, “Translucent

No Stinkin’ Service Charge Blues Series with Manzarek-Rogers Band, Suzanne and the Blues Church When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court Admission: $30 to $35 Information: 831-3100 or shopworldrecords.com

Blues,” which Rogers said required time to ferment before it was ready for public consumption. “Ray has a certain style of playing, so we had to play together for a while. We both agree what we have has developed into a sound that really has nothing to do with anything either of us has done before. This started as a duet, but after playing a couple of other gigs we decided to keep doing it and it eventually developed into a band. It just felt right.” Manzarek’s classic Southern California blues rock keyboard style and the purity of Rogers guitar wizardry have blended to create plenty of signature sounds on “Translucent Blues,” especially when it comes to the album’s poetic lyrics. Incorporating verses written by the late Warren Zevon and poems by late author Jim Carroll, Rogers and Manzarek set out on an expedition to expand the reach of the blues beyond common boundaries with greater success than they anticipated. Manzarek recalled approaching Zevon about contributing to the project during a chance meeting between the two at Barney’s Beanery, a former haunt of the Doors. But within a few minutes of their greeting, Manzarek said Zevon dropped some devastating news. Please see CONCERT / 28

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Very nature of hell explored in faith film Local pastor, actor weigh in on explosive message BY STEVEN MAYER Californian staff writer smayer@bakersfield.com

A local pastor and accomplished actor are excited about a movie scheduled to screen in Bakersfield on Saturday, though they admit they may have a tough sell convincing others to see it: Not only is the release a faithbased film, but it’s a faith-based film about hell. Pastor Marlan Knittel of Bakersfield Central Seventh Day Adventist Church said his congregation is sponsoring the screening of “Hell and Mr. Fudge” because the film explores an important theological question that has become controversial in Christianity. “As a pastor I talk to numerous people who have completely walked away from God because of their perception of what Christianity teaches about hell,” Knittel said. “It’s frustrating for me to talk to people who say, ‘I can’t believe he would torture people forever.’” “Hell and Mr. Fudge” — the main character is played by Mackenzie Astin — is about a deeply religious man who begins to research the question of

‘Hell and Mr. Fudge’ film screening When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: Fox Theater, 2001 H St. Admission: $3 plus fee Information: vallitix.com or 322-5200

whether there is a physical hell, whether John Milton’s fiery lake of eternal suffering is a biblical truth or whether evangelical Christian theology, throughout the centuries, has somehow misconstrued the very nature of “the bad place.” Lance E. Nichols, who has a role on the critically acclaimed HBO series “Treme” among other impressive credits, stars in the film. “It’s based on the true story of Edward Fudge, whose father was a Pentecostal preacher in the deep South in the 1960s,” Nichols said. “It’s a faith-based movie. “I play the janitor at this predominantly white church in southern Alabama. At one point, Edward Fudge has me come up front to lead the congregation in prayer. You know what hit the fan.” Redemption is a predominant theme, Nichols said of the film, as

is the idea that no one group or denomination have an exclusive claim to God’s love. “God looks at all of us with the same eyes,” he said. That message, resonating with Christians in several communities, moved Knittel to arrange the Fox Theater screening. “We’re excited to bring this film to Bakersfield,” the local pastor said. For a veteran actor like Nichols, projects that explore deep questions and complicated human relationships like “Mr. Fudge” and “Treme” are exactly what he’s looking for. “I’d rather be in an obscure film with great writing and dynamic, changing characters than a big-budget film that makes a lot of money but doesn’t say anything,” said the actor, who also was featured in the Oscarnominated 2008 film, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” He’s clearly jazzed about his role on “Treme” playing dentist Larry Williams, the devoted husband to strong-willed LaDonna Batiste-Williams, who is played by Khandi Alexander. His only regret, if you can call it that, was when one of his most powerful scenes ended up on the cutting-room floor. After his character learns that his wife was raped, the guilt he feels that he

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Actor Mackenzie Astin portrays Christian author Edward Fudge in the biographical movie “Hell and Mr. Fudge.”

was not there to protect her overwhelms him in what he remembers as one of the most intense scenes he has ever performed. “I wanted them to keep it in so bad,” Nichols said. “But HBO thought it was too intense.” But that disappointment is overshadowed by what Nichols considers his great fortune to be able to play such a complex role in his hometown of New Orleans, where music is embedded in the bricks and mortar, the concrete of the sidewalks and is folded into the history and culture of this most European of American cities. “Music is a character on the show,” Nichols said. “How can you have a show about New Orleans and not have the music?” The seasoned actor still can’t quite believe his good fortune in

landing the part, and in working with series creator David Simon, who also created HBO’s “The Wire.” “I’m still pinching myself, asking, ‘Is it real?’” Nichols said. “Not only is ‘Treme’ about my home town, it’s specifically about a neighborhood my wife was born and raised in. Talk about doubleirony.” Next up for Nichols is the feature film adaptation of the New York Times best-selling series “Beautiful Creatures” and the horror film “The Haunting in Georgia,” both slated for release this year. For a guy who drove a taxi on and off for 10 years to support his acting career, Nichols is doing better than OK. “I count myself to be extremely fortunate,” he said.

They can study, but can they play? Find out CSUB students show off what they’ve learned BY SUSAN SCAFFIDI Contributing writer

Music performance is an applied art, so at some point you have to get out of the studio and in front of an audience to see what you can do. That’s just what eight CSUB student pianists will do Friday evening in the music department’s piano studio recital. Ranging from freshmen to seniors, the students will perform a wide-range of piano repertoire, from Baroque to 20th century, including works by J.S. Bach, Robert Schumann, Claude Debussy, Frederic Chopin, Sergei Rachmaninoff and George Gershwin “We do this to encourage the students,” said Dr. Soo-Yeon Chang, professor of piano at CSUB.

CSUB Piano Studio Recital When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: CSUB Music Building, Room 127 Admission: Free

Chang said the students have been preparing for the recital since the fall quarter. “They learn a new piece, then they have a jury and then they perform in public,” Chang said. “It’s all a learning process.” “We provide the students the opportunity to perform in public because, as students, they don’t get much opportunity,” Chang said. The student performers are Thien-Tin Le, Joel Leyva, Sarah McFarland, Amber Papillon, Ryan Ramming, Anthony Rinaldi, Jay Smith and Ryan Vaughn. Ramming, a senior, is just a few

months away from his senior recital and will be performing three piano preludes by George Gershwin — pieces he intends to include in his recital. “One of the things these recitals are great for is giving you the opportunity to practice performing these in public,” Ramming said. “You can learn your piece thoroughly, but it is always a completely different experience playing it in the practice hall or for your friends than it will be to actually perform it in front of a live audience.” Ramming said the challenges presented by a formal performance include such non-musical experiences as poor lighting, people talking or a baby crying, a too-hot or too-cold room, even wearing what proves to be uncomfortable performance clothes. “The actual skill of performing requires taking all these in stride,

as well as dealing with the high levels of anxiety which usually accompany performing for an audience, and somehow find a way to be present in the moment, experience the music and play well,” Ramming said. Freshman Anthony Rinaldi is making his debut with the piano studio Friday evening. Rinaldi is actually a composition major, and is already recognized for his jazz playing, but said he needs this experience. “I felt I should go into the piano studio to get a good handle on expression before I go into composition,” Rinaldi said. Rinaldi, who has been studying with Doug Davis since junior high school, will perform three pieces by German composer Robert Schumann. Rinaldi said performing from the classical repertoire in Chang’s piano studio is much harder than the jazz gigs he’s used to.

“It’s a completely different dynamic than performing in a bar,” Rinaldi said. “It’s a much more scrutinizing environment.” “You have to play exactly what’s on the printed page instead of improvising,” Rinaldi said. Rinaldi couldn’t anticipate what he will learn from the experience, but did have some goals for himself. “Just express the music authentically,” Rinaldi said. “Just get into this mindset as opposed to the mindset with other types of gigs.” Ramming said following the studio recital, students will get feedback from Chang, and work together to improve their future performances. “The hope is that, after four years, we’ve developed the experience necessary to give a full recital on our own, and to perform with excellence and confidence,” Ramming said.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pack the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for MLK Day Observances kick off black history events

Annual MLK Breakfast When: 8:30 a.m. Monday Where: Martin Luther King Community Center, 1000 S. Owens St. Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door Information: 324-7445

BY CAMILLE GAVIN Contributing writer

book and a film that tell the inspiring true story of a group of black World War II aviators is the subject of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harlem and Beyond program. Brenda Scobey, coordinator of the community-wide program, said the focus will be on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red Tails: An Oral History of the Tuskegee Airmen,â&#x20AC;? a book by John B. Holway, and a PBS documentary, titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tuskegee Airmen: They Fought Two Wars.â&#x20AC;? Both the book and the film are available at Beale Memorial Library. Most of the events take place in February during Black History Month. But two are scheduled for Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and another, an essay contest, has already begun. The festivities start at 8:30 a.m. Monday with the annual MLK Breakfast to be held at the Martin Luther King Community Center. Stephanie Campbell said she was just out of high school in 1987 when she first volunteered to help and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been doing it just about every year since. She estimates 350 to 400 people attended last year.

29th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade When: 6 p.m. Monday Where: Liberty Bell, Truxtun and Chester avenues Admission: Free Information: 831-1163

Hodelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is cooking the breakfast, and a youth group called Stop the Violence will do the cleanup. As a reward, Campbell said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be served lunch that day at the center. That evening, the 29th annual march and birthday celebration for King will assemble at 5:30 p.m. downtown at the Liberty Bell, at the corner of Truxtun and Chester avenues. At 6 p.m. the parade will proceed east on Truxtun to Q Street, ending at about 7 p.m. at Mount Zion Church at California and P. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No bands or anything like that,â&#x20AC;? said Leo Williams, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been involved with the parade for

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Jenny O. on verge of much bigger things H

ow do you measure success in the music business today? Unless your name is Adele or Justin Bieber, you can count out music sales. For Los Angeles singer-songwriter Jenny O., who boasts some serious bragging rights worth a dream mansion or two, the only way to measure any level of success is by staying on the minds of listeners. Praised repeatedly in various music rags as the “next big thing,” the soft-spoken multiinstrumentalist said it’s a claim she’s become accustomed to ignoring. Rather than cast her faith into delusions of grandeur, Jenny O. promises nothing but the musical truth when she opens for fellow Angelenos He’s My Brother, She’s My Sister at Elements Venue on Friday. “I have no idea what it means to ‘blow up.’ I’ve had songs in car commercials, but it doesn’t mean anyone knows who you are. It’s just background music. So while millions of people may hear your music, it doesn’t necessarily mean anyone is going to know who you are. It’s really relative.” Choosing the onstage

moniker Jenny O. to avoid pronunciation problems with her very Italian surname, Ognibene, many listeners may also recognize her name from the 2011 Buddy Holly tribute album, “Rave On.” The album, which also featured covers from ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, Fiona Apple, The Black Keys and Lou Reed, gave her a break most artists can only dream of. “Randall Poster, the music supervisor who put that together, was a fan of my music and asked me to put a song on there. I didn’t actually believe that they were going to put the song on there, because they had sent me the list of who was going to be on there and what songs were taken. So I had to find a song that wasn’t taken and sent it in thinking, ‘Yeah right, they’re going to use it.’” It was good news for the struggling artist, but that was nothing compared to her parents’ reaction miles away in Long Island after seeing her cover of Holly’s “I’m Gonna Love You Too,” in the track listing. “Finally, I was on something that was in Starbucks. That translated well because sometimes I’d call home and say, ‘Hey, I just sang back-up for this person,’ or ‘I just did this cool thing,’ and they would say, ‘I don’t know who any of those people are or what that is.’ But, then when it’s right in front of them in their local Starbucks, that’s when it really hit home.” Despite that breakthrough,

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Jenny O.’s career rolled on with the occasional bonus round of gigs performing at SXSW showcases in Austin, Texas, opening for troubadour legend Rodriguez, a tour with Leon Russell, and all in the name of beloved exposure and expanded listenership. “Maybe there are media experts out there who quantify how many people are talking or listening to you. It’s not completely clear when something happens, how far it reaches or registers with people.” Online videos have also proved to be an invaluable resource. Check out the homemade video for the song “Well Ok Honey,” found at YouTube. Financed and produced by the performer with money raised through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, the three-minute short was filmed on a Canon Digital Rebel Xti camera with help from some dancing friends and a lot of DIY grit. If critics were looking for an

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example of true, indie hipsterdom, this gem of a video takes the cake. “My camera had died, so the new one I got had video capability on it. I decided to make it by myself, and that’s what we came up with. Just me and my friends in Northern California being ourselves.” Jenny O.’s upcoming full-

length release, “Automechanic,” will be released on Feb. 5. The album’s first single, “Dope Van Gogh,” can be heard at her website, jennyo.com. Doors open at 7 p.m. Friday. Admission is $11. The all-ages show will also feature The Bird Channel. Elements Venue is located at 3401 Chester Ave. For Please see LOWDOWN / 29

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2001 H St. vallitix.com or 322-5200. (Listed ticket prices do not include additional fees.) Saturday: “Hell and Mr. Fudge” film, 7 p.m. $3. Jan. 27: Christopher Titus, 7:30 p.m. $25. Jan. 31: Jackson Browne, with opening act Sara Watkins, 8 p.m. $41-$162.50. Feb. 2: Clint Black, 8 p.m. $39.59-$59.50. Feb. 4: Styx, 8 p.m. $39 to $65. Feb. 15: Bill Cosby, 7:30 p.m. $44-84. March 1-2: “Menopause — The Musical,” 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, $45$65 plus fees; $115 VIP. March 16: Sinbad, 8 p.m. $27-$47. March 17: Platters, Coasters & Drifters, 3 p.m. $26-$69. March 23: Messy Marv, 8 p.m. $30-$60. April 13: Merle Haggard, 8 p.m. $35-$85. April 14: Brian Regan, 7 p.m. $37.50. April 26: Darius Rucker, 7 p.m. $35-$75.

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March 10: New Directions Veterans Choir, presented by Bakersfield Community Concert Association, 7:30 p.m. $60 for three remaining concerts. bakersfieldcca.org or 205-8522 or 589-2478. March 23: Jeff Dunham, 5 p.m. $42.50. April 4: “West Side Story,” 7:30 p.m. $37.50-$60.

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It’s a Tour d’Oprah for Armstrong BY LISA DE MORAES The Washington Post

PASADENA — Hearing the media drumbeat grow louder and louder, Oprah Winfrey has decided to stretch her Lance Armstrong interview from one night to two. So clear your calendar for 9 p.m. today (as originally announced) — and now also Friday at 9 — for “Oprah and Lance Armstrong: The Worldwide Exclusive” on OWN network. In Tuesday’s special-inflation announcement, OWN promised that the cyclist would address the “alleged doping scandal” that has plagued his career. Armstrong is going to come clean to Oprah but not go into great detail about specific cases and events, according to USA Today. Two nights is a lot of time to fill to not go into detail about specific cases and events. Over the years, Oprah has carved out a niche as the first Station of the Cross on the Road to Redemption for celebrities. Most recently, David Letterman discussed his office affairs with Oprah — a.k.a. the Queen of the Confessional — to clean up his reputation as he was being honored by the Kennedy Center. And in 2010, Jay Leno made his pilgrimage to Oprah before returning as host of “The Tonight Show” in March of that year. Leno sought absolution after being blamed for Conan O’Brien’s resignation from the iconic NBC late-night show. Leno admitted to Oprah that he’d

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“told a little white lie” when he announced on the air in 2004 that he would “retire” after Conan took over “Tonight” in 2009. Armstrong’s sit-down with Oprah is the only interview that the seven-time Tour de France winner has given since he was stripped of his titles and dropped from endorsement deals worth millions of dollars. That happened last year after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency released an extensive report accusing the cyclist of doping throughout his career. Armstrong received a lifetime ban on competing professionally. Oprah told the gang on BFF

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told a ballroom full of surprised TV critics and chagrined PBS suits. Dressed in his traditional Bronte Romantic-Lead Press Tour costume — rough cotton pants tucked into heavy black wandering-across-the-moors boots, etc. — Irons had come to plug his upcoming PBS program, “Shakespeare Uncovered,” in which he and other actors who have performed the Bard’s work discuss the roots of his plays. The show debuts Jan. 25 and features Ethan Hawke explaining “Macbeth,” Joely Richardson tackling Shakespeare’s comedies — and Irons probes “Henry IV” and “Henry V.” But what captured critics’ attention was his breezy candor about “Downton” — which, ever since PBS’ press-tour at-bat began the previous day, had been The Prettiest Girl At the Party. Since Monday morning, it had been “‘Downton’ this,” and “‘Downton’ that,” while the casts and producers of other PBS shows kept their upper lips stiff at the tour, while vultures gnawed at their bosoms. Irons wasn’t having it. Shakespeare’s plays, he said, “still speak to us, they have resonance — hundreds of plays written since then don’t,” he said. And “Shakespeare Uncovered” “opens up to this huge American audience this gold dust, and shows them (that) television doesn’t end with ‘Downton Abbey.’ If you think that’s good ... see what real writing, real

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“Warren told me he had six months to live because of lung cancer. That was pretty heavy news. I told him I was working with Roy, and we were working on a blues project that needed a twist, an edge, and I’d love for him to write something for us. Something dark about Raymond Chandler Los Angeles film noir, something about 1948, twisted L.A. politics. He said, ‘You came to the right man. Let me see what I can put together before I exit the planet.’ He gave us two stanzas — ‘Rivers of Madness, running through L.A.’ That’s Warren Zevon.” Nearly seven years in the making before its official release two years ago, the album reflects Manzarek’s feel for lyrics, Roger said. “A lot of those lyrics are very different from what I would write, but it’s about being comfortable with what you’re doing. In any songwriting you do with someone, it’s a give and take. Someone’s got a strong idea of where the song is going. You supply a riff, where the groove is going, changing a tempo or the bridge.” Joining Manzarek and Rogers onstage Friday will be bassist Steve Evans and

authors and real characters are about.” “There’s more to TV than ‘Downton Abbey,’” he also sniffed. “Downton,” he said, warming to his theme, is like the Ford Fiesta of drama. “A Ford Fiesta will get you there and give you a good time. But an Aston Martin ...” he said, though he did not get to finish his thought as the crowd erupted in laughter. Of performing Shakespeare, Irons said that it takes projection and “practice, practice, practice — you can’t sort of mutter it in a ‘Downton Abbey’ way.” “We do love ‘Downton Abbey,’” PBS member station WNET exec Stephen Segaller, sitting on stage next to Irons, added nervously. Finally, one critic took a microphone and said he got the feeling that Irons thought “Downton” was overrated, “but I don’t want to misrepresent you when I write my little story. Can you clarify your thoughts?” “If I shot myself now, would I create enough of a diversion?” Segaller joked. Critics laughed. “I’m a terrible television snob ... . I’ve never seen ‘Downton Abbey,’ so I don’t know what I’m talking about,” the Oscar-winning actor responded happily. “I’m sure it’s splendid,” he snickered, adding: “I’m conscious you’ve all been here for 14 weeks” and that he thought he’d “stir the pot to keep you awake.”

drummer Kevin Hayes. Also making a special appearance on guitar will be Manzarek’s brother Rick, who lives in Lake Isabella. “It works out really great, because you have really great lyrics and if I do say so myself, really good musical composition from Roy and I,” Mazarek said. “The nature of what we’ve done is to try and make 21st century blues.” Rogers said he looks forward to the return show. “I’ve always had great gigs in Bakersfield, and there’s a great music scene there that people need to know more about.” Fans hoping for a medley of Doors classics may be disappointed but the duo say there will be a shot of nostalgia or two; however, Manzarek nicely asks fans to keep the shout requests to a minimum and just enjoy the show. “Yeah, it hurts me to be loved. No, it’s just great. Those are the songs they know, they love, and they’ve been listening to since, well, ‘Light My Fire’ was a number one song in July of 1967. That’s a long time ago.” Opening the show will be Los Angeles blues guitarist Suzanne Thomas and her band the Blues Church.

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‘Zero Dark Thirty’ director defends scenes of torture THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOS ANGELES — Director Kathryn Bigelow defends torture scenes in her Oscar-nominated film “Zero Dark Thirty,” saying torture was an undeniable part of the hunt for Osama bin Laden after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The film opens by declaring it’s based on firsthand accounts of actual events. But Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and other lawmakers criticized the film as misleading for suggesting torture led to the location of bin Laden. Lawmakers asked Sony Pictures to attach a disclaimer that the film is fictional. “Experts disagree sharply on the facts and particulars of the intelligence hunt, and doubtlessly that debate will continue,” Bigelow wrote in the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday. The comments were Bigelow’s most explicit reaction to the controversy so far. “As for what I personally believe, which has been the subject of inquiries, accusations and speculation, I think Osama bin Laden was found due to ingenious detective work,” she continued. “Torture was, however, as we all know, employed in the early years of the hunt. That doesn’t mean it was the key to finding bin Laden. It means it is a part of the story we couldn’t ignore.” “War, obviously, isn’t pretty, and we were not interested in portraying this military action as free of moral consequences,” she added. Bigelow wrote that torture was part of the story and the backlash may be misdirected. “I do wonder if some of the sentiments alternately expressed about the film might be more appropriately directed at those who instituted and ordered these U.S. policies, as opposed to a motion picture that brings the story to the

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Kathryn Bigelow accepts the Oscar for best achievement in directing for “The Hurt Locker” at the 82nd Academy Awards in 2010.

screen,” she wrote. Last week, Sony Pictures co-chair Amy Pascal responded forcefully to a “Zero Dark Thirty” anti-Oscar campaign waged by Ed Asner and other Hollywood actors, saying “to punish an artist’s right of expression is abhorrent.” Bigelow and “Zero Dark Thirty” screenwriter Mark Boal had said previously that they “depicted a variety of controversial practices and intelligence methods that were used in the name of finding bin Laden. “The film shows that no single method was necessarily responsible for solving the manhunt, nor can any single scene taken in isolation fairly capture the totality of efforts the film dramatizes,” they said.

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The Expendables at B Ryder’s Not to be confused with the bigbudget action flicks, Santa Cruz quartet The Expendables continues its reign over the California reggae scene with a mix of tropical influences, metal, punk and ska. An odd combination, but those elements are what make this musical hybrid style such a hit with young and old audiences. Sublime is long gone, but thanks to a new breed of acts filling the void, it now boasts its own festivals solely dedicated to the genre. The band’s latest release, “Gone Soft,” is an allacoustic album of older material showing an even softer side to the foursome, sure to please new and longtime fans with its signature Expendables edge. Catch this show for a break from the local freeze. Opening the show are Fortunate Youth and Dub Seeds. Sunday’s showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available at B Ryder’s. B Ryder’s is located at 7401 White Lane. For more information, call 397-7304 or visit numbskullshows.com.

Matt’s picks 26 Angels Benefit at Elements Venue, 3401 Chester Ave., 3 p.m. Saturday. $10. All-ages show. The outpouring of sympathy continues for those affected by the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, and now Bakersfield adds its support. Envisioning a show of music, love and goodwill, local veteran musician and tattoo artist Marc Deleon planned this all-ages show that kicks off at 3 p.m. Saturday. The gathering will feature a cross-section of bands from nearly every local

genre, from pop and indie to metal, classic rock and more. Bands set to appear throughout the day include Lucky Stiff, The Easy-In, Lions Named Leo, Crooked Folk, The Cretins, Arizonity, Right Cross, Hossbruten, Mother Puncher and Secret VI. The benefit will also feature a special appearance by Los Angeles electro rockers Otto’s Daughter, whose music has been featured on The Discovery Channel and TV shows “The Vampire Diaries” and “Gossip Girl.” Giveaways and raffles will be held throughout the day. All funds raised will benefit the United Way’s Sandy Hook School Support Fund. Relay For Life Benefit at Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 9 p.m. Saturday. $5. 322-8900. It’s been awhile since we’ve heard from Bakersfield singer-songwriter Landen Belardes. After his well-produced EP “Listen” in 2010, he’s kept a lower profile making strides in the underground scene. Fans of his work can get good glimpse into what Belardes has been up to at this Relay for Life benefit. Also on the bill is Bakersfield band The Nature, whose catchy tune “Oceans” could help propel them to another level — if marketed properly. It’s a little Death Cab For Cutie-ish, but definitely worth a repeat listen (check it out at facebook.com/thenaturemusic). You should hear more from The Nature throughout the year. Opening the show is area mystery band Ebenezer State of Mind, whom I’ve never heard of before but deserves kudos for coolest band name of the year. Bakersfield artist and community activist Jorge Guillen will also be giving away a special new work of his just for the occasion. All funds from this show will go to benefit Bakersfield Relay For Life.

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What specific grants or programs have you personally gotten in the past 18 months? We just got $12,000 from South-

committee — they revised the bylaws. The development committee is helping research grants at the Beale Library. We want to move out into the county, be a bigger presence outside of Bakersfield, have a bigger footprint throughout the county. I plan to spend more time in the community. David and Jan are going to introduce me to (key) people. We’ve got a mural going up at Front Porch Music. And I’ve been working with the city development department and the Downtown Business Association on (projects) for downtown. Why don’t you move to Bakersfield? That is certainly a possibility. Bakersfield has a lot of opportunity for growth — it’s an arts-healthy place. When you have things like an arts council, a symphony and an art museum, those are things to cherish. But not right now. My daughter is a student at CSU Northridge; my son is graduating from high school this year and will probably attend college in the (Southern California) area. I don’t want to disrupt my family and it’s a matter of economics, too; moving is expensive.

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How many members does the arts council have? We have no documentation of that at the moment — we need to make sure we’re differentiating between donors and members. (In a follow-up email, Millar said the ACK has 278 members.)

In a follow-up email, Millar provided further information: I raised $30,000 ($10,000 from the Bakersfield Californian Foundation and $20,000 matching funds from the city) for the Front Porch Mural project. The grant I wrote to the Gas Co. just received $12,000. I've written two grants to the California Arts Council that received $12,000+ apiece. We received a technology grant from Young Audiences for $5,000. I wrote the grant to Wells Fargo for $3,000 for the Young Audiences Showcase in November. Our county funding requires meetings and written submissions.

In an odd way, the present controversy may result in a new and more vigorous direction for the council — if it can survive. Hall, board secretary, indicated in a phone conversation that the present 15-member board is beginning to recognize its role in getting the organization back on track. “We have to rebuild and get on a firmer footing,” she said. “This has become much more of a working board — we’re much more engaged.” Coffey would probably agree. When I spoke to him last Thursday he was on his way to Taft, driving a truck loaded with “In Touch,” a show designed by Saint-John that had its premiere in October at the Center for the Blind in Bakersfield. “Everybody’s jumping on board,” he said. “John Enriquez is with me now and Lynne, Jan and Michelle McClure all are helping.”

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How did the council get to this point in its financial status? The primary thing this year (first half of fiscal year 2011-12) was we didn’t get a contract with Kern Regional Center. It happened quickly and unexpectedly. A reduction in KRC’s funds from the state was the reason KRC pulled out. ... We’re much more efficient in our accounting now, categorizing things so we can see where money is (being spent) for each program. We’ve never drilled down that deep before.

Funding for the council’s activities comes from a variety of sources, including grants and taxpayer money. Indeed, from July through October 2012, the council received a total of $128,569 from city, county and state sources. That figure does not include rent-free office space, courtesy of the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Rob Meszaros of the KCSOS communications office, said that the value of the 881-square-foot space would be $1,500 per month, including custodial services and utilities. But much of the council’s budget in recent years has come from a sixfigure contract with Kern Regional Center for production of a film titled “Include Me: The Democracy of Inclusion,” a documentary by and about developmentally disabled teens and young adults. “I knew last spring when Kern Regional Center pulled out that things were starting to go bad,” Fulton said. “That took half our budget.” KRC’s action, she said, was due to funding cuts on the part of the state. But Jill Egland, who resigned as project manager at the council in September and still acts as an independent contractor on the film project, has a different interpretation. “KRC did not pull its funds; our contract expired,” Egland said. “They (KRC) have asked us for a new contract. I am supposed to write it, and I’ve been having a rough time because their vendor requirements have shifted.” The film itself is funded partially by the California Council for the Humanities. It’s a matching grant in which the state agency agrees to pay one-third of the cost if the grantee,

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were to recuperate, and I had minimal contact with him until my return to work.

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the arts council, can provide the other two-thirds. “I’ve raised the other (two-thirds) online through Kickstarter,” Egland said. “Nobody else in the organization (raised money) for it, I might add.” Getting a broader picture of the council’s finances has been difficult to come by despite repeated requests for such a report. Fulton, Coffey and Millar all say they aren’t able to provide it because the council is in the process of changing its accounting system and the database is in the process of being set up. After much urging, Fulton did send a statement of income and expenses. However, it shows figures for only July through October of 2011 and 2012 the first quarter of its fiscal years. Even so, a comparison of the bottom lines for these two periods is significant. In 2011, net income for the period in question, in rounded numbers, was $61,532 as opposed to $28,238 for 2012.

accomplishments, he listed “revised bylaws.” It may be ignorance on Coffey’s part, but revision of bylaws is not a function of an executive director. It’s the board’s responsibility, and it was the board that accomplished the task, according to Richard Collins, a member of the board’s governance committee. The committee is headed by John K. Peltier, a local attorney, who put the revised bylaws draft in final form before the board’s eventual approval. In his response to Saint-John’s email, Coffey also said that Millar had prepared “a budget for the coming year which incorporates costs for every program that we have and a chart of accounts and bookkeeping system soon to be implemented that will provide accurate, real-time information on our budget status to both program managers, the board and the ED (executive director).” This is puzzling for several reasons. On that date, Coffey must have known about the sizable decrease in available money. And nothing was said about where the funds to carry out the budget would come from or any plans for fundraising. At some point in 2012 the council had the first audit in its history, according to Fulton and Coffey. They were unsure about the date of the audit and did not reveal the findings. But the audit seems to have been the impetus for some of the board’s actions over the past few months. I have asked Coffey and Fulton repeatedly to provide these documents as well as a complete and upto-date budget. So far, the only thing we have received is a statement of income and expenses for July through October of 2012. On one occasion Coffey asked me why we were so interested in getting the reports. I answered that taxpay-

ers’ money was involved. “I’m at a loss at this skullduggery,” he said. “There is no malfeasance here.”

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Eye Street Go & Do Today Free Admission Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave. 324-6350. Guitar Class, taught by John Gomez, for individuals or a group, Juliana’s Art Studio & Gallery, 501 18th St. Call 327-7507 for class details. Kern County Mineral Society, meeting, 7:30 p.m., East Bakersfield Veterans Hall, 2101 Ridge Road. 834-3128. South Valley Sound Chorus Acapella Practice Night, 7 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 203 S. H St. Visit southvalleysound.org or 346-6190. Bingo, warmups start at 5 p.m., with early birds at 6 p.m., regular games at 6:30 p.m., Volunteer Center of Kern County, 2801 F St. From $20 buy-in to “the works.” 395-9787.

Friday The Rockwell Opry TV filming of Herrick, in concert. Seating begins at 5 p.m., local acoustic openers 6 p.m., Herrick 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Trout’s & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave. $10 advance. 3996700. CSUB Music Department Winter Piano Studio Recital, 7:30 p.m., CSUB, Music Building, Room 127, 9001 Stockdale Highway. Free. Email schang5@csub.edu or 654-2156. Greg Bates, 7 p.m., Buck Owens Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. $12.50 to $18.50. vallitix.com or call 322-5200. He’s My Brother She’s My Sister, also appearing Jenny O, doors open at 7 p.m., Elements Venue, 3401 Chester Ave. $11. Visit timgardeapresents.com or tickets can be purchased at World Records, Impact Streetwear, Wavelengths. Monster X Tour, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $10-$40 plus fee. ticketmaster.com or 800-7453000. No Stinkin’ Service Charge Blues Series, featuring Ray Manzarek, Roy Rogers, with opening act, Suzanne Thomas and the Blues Church, show at 7 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Bakersfield, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. $30-$35. 831-3100. Paleo Digs at Ernst Quarries near Sharktooth Hill, eight hours of hunting per day, keep all teeth and fossils (some exceptions apply), Friday through Sunday, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave. $85 single day; $160 two-day; $225 three-day. Attendees must be members of the museum. 3246350.

Saturday 22nd annual Relay for Life Kick-Off Celebration, 10 a.m. to noon, Bright House Networks

Amphitheatre, 11200 Stockdale Highway. 327-7827. “Hell and Mr. Fudge” Film, 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $3 plus fee. vallitix.com or 322-5200. “Learn How to Make Pizza,” for ages 5 to 12, 1 to 3 p.m., Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $25. Register at grammyshouse.com. Bakersfield Green Thumb Garden Club, meeting with Jimmy Rogers, Gisele Schoniger of Kellogg Supply, Inc., discussing “The Success of Our Gardens Depends on How Well We Take Care of The Soil,” 9 a.m., Church of the Brethren, in the social hall, 327 A St. 393-3657. CSUB Men’s Basketball, vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 7 p.m., CSUB, Icardo Center, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $5-$50. gorunners.com or 654-BLUE. Free Home Improvement Workshops, “Martha Stewart Living Specialty Finishes,” 10 to 11 a.m. and “Kitchen Design,” 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday; “Design Storage,” 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Home Depot locations. homedepot.com or call 800-430-3376. Glinn & Giordano Rio Bravo Rumble, 5/10K trail run, mountain bike duathlon, registration 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., starts at 9 a.m., Rio Bravo Ranch, 15701 Highway 178. The fees were $35-$70 by Jan. 14, $10 late fee added after that date; free kids race. ggphysicaltherapy.com or 327-4357. No Limit Hold ’Em Tournament, 6 p.m., The Aviator Casino, 1225 Airport Drive, Delano. $75 includes dinner buffet; $20 re-buys and add-on. Proceeds benefit Brain Injury Association of California. 201-9782 or 872-4903. Pet Adoptions, cats from The Cat People, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Petco, 8220 Rosedale Highway. $65 includes spay/neuter, vaccines and leukemia testing. 3274706; pets from the Shafter Animal Shelter; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., PetSmart, 4100 Ming Ave. $75, includes spay/neuter and vaccines. 746-2140.

Sunday Bakersfield’s Anime & Manga Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Bakersfield Marriott Hotel, 801 Truxtun Ave. $10. Visit bak-anime.com.

ART Plein Air Painting in Jerusalem, with Peter Adams discussing his month-long trip and its sacred sites, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $10 California Art Club members; $15 nonmembers. bmoa.org or 323-7219. Dacey Dia Villarreal, featured artist for the month of January, Dagny’s Coffee Co., 1600 20th St. 634-0806. Exhibits on Display, “Embracing Diverse Voices: 80 years of

African American Art,” “You, Me, Them,” and “Texture of Place,” now through March 10, Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. bmoa.org or 323-7219. Silk Painting Workshop with Kathy Schilling, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. $35 for members; $40 nonmembers. 869-2320. Art Classes, in drawing, watercolor, oils, color theory, for beginners and advanced, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. 869-2320. Art for Healing program, classes that alleviate stress, resulting from illness, or grief. 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, 632-5357. Stained Glass Classes, six-week class, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Juliana’s Art Studio & Gallery, 501 18th St. 327-7507. The Art Shop Club, a quiet place to paint, 9 a.m. to noon each Thursday, Friday and Saturday, The Art Shop, 1221 20th St. All mediums. New members and guests welcome. Visit facebook.com/pages/art-shopclub or 322-0544, 832-8845.

THEATER “9 to 5” the Musical, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Stars Dinner Theatre, 1931 Chester Ave. $52-$57, $37 for students; show only: $37, $22 for students; matinee: $47-$52, $37 for show. 325-6100. Improv Comedy Show, with Center For Improv Advancement, 8 p.m. Fridays, JC’s Place, 1901 Chester Ave. $5. 322-8209.

MUSIC ’80s rock B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Glam Cobra, 8 p.m. Friday. $5; 21 and older only.

Acoustic Kern River Brewing Company, 13415 Sierra Highway, Kernville, 760-376-2337; Slideways featuring Joan Fraley, 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Blues Fiddlers Crossing, 206 E. F St., Tehachapi, 823-9994; Blue Mustard, 7 p.m. Friday. $15. Kern River Blues Society Jam, 2 to 8 p.m. every third Saturday, Trout’s, 805 N. Chester Ave. 8727517.

Classic rock Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; Mystic Red, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Julie's The Branding Iron Saloon, 1807 N. Chester Ave., The Token Okies, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday. The Old River Monte Carlo, 9750 Taft Highway, 837-0250; No Limit, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Comedy Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road, 325-6864; Improv Tuesday — Live comedy with DJ after party, 9 p.m. Tuesdays.

Country Ethel’s Old Corral Cafe, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613; Moosebangers, 7 to 11 p.m. Friday; Nightlife, 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Trout's & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 3996700; Red Simpson, 7 p.m. Monday. Free. Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 323-0053; Two Timers, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; Vince Galindo, 9 p.m. Wednesdays.

Cover The Bistro, 5105 California Ave., 323-3905; Brent Brown, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Dancing Beginner Belly Dance Lessons, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays, Centre Stage Studio, 1710 Chester Ave. 323-5215. $45 regular session; $65 combo session. bakersfieldbellydance.biz. DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court, 633-1949; learn Salsa, Cumbia, or West Coast Swing, 4 to 7 p.m. every Sunday. $5 per person, per lesson. 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. Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Drive, offers ballroom dance, East Coast swing (jitterbug) and Argentine Tango dance classes; $35, $45 for nonmembers. 322-5765 or 201-2105. Joaquin Squares, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Rasmussen Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $5. 3241390, 325-3086 or 399-3658.

DJ Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; DJ Brian, 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesday. DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. 323-7111; live in the mix: old school, ’80s & ’90s music, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every Saturday. 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;

DJ James, 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Free. The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, at Hotel Rosedale, 2400 Camino Del Rio Court, 327-0681; with Meg, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Jazz Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Highway, 834-4433; Richie Perez, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633WINE; live music & wine bar with featuring local artist and Jazz Connection, along with 24 wines, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. King Tut, 10606 Hageman Road; live instrumental and vocal jazz, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Friday and Saturday. Free. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; Bakersfield Jazz Workshop, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701 Ming Ave., 832-5011; Jazz Invasion, 9 to 10 p.m. every Saturday. The Nile, Jazz Music, 6 p.m. every Sunday. Cost $10 at 1721 19th St. 364-2620.

Karaoke Banacek’s Lounge, 4601 State Road, 387-9224; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays. Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays and Sundays. Best Western, 2620 Buck Owens Blvd., 327-9651; The Junction with host Mac Clanahan, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Big Daddy Pizza, 6417 Ming Ave., 396-7499; 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday; 8 to 11 p.m. every Friday. Cataldo’s Pizzeria, 4200 New Stine Road, 397-5000; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Cataldo’s Pizzeria, 6111 Niles St., 363-7200; 6:15 to 10:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Chateau Lounge, 2100 S. Chester Ave., 835-1550; 9 p.m. every Saturday. City Slickers, 1001 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 822-4939; 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Corona’s Cantina, 9817 S. Union Ave., 345-8463; 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays. Don Perico Restaurant, 2660 Oswell St., Suite 133, 871-2001; 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court; 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays. El Torito Restaurant, 4646 California Ave., 395-3035, Karaoke with Irish Monkey Entertainment, 8 p.m. Saturdays. Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road, 325-6864; 9 p.m. Wednesday. Please see GO & DO / 33

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Red Brick Pizza, 9500 Brimhall Road, Suite 301, 829-1010; Team “I Love Lucy,” Relay for Life karaoke fundraiser, 6 p.m. Saturday. Mention our fundraiser when ordering, and a portion goes to help the Relay for Life. Ellis Island Pizza Co., 3611 Stockdale Highway, 832-0750; karaoke contest, four $25 gift certificates will be given away, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Ethel’s Old Corral, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613; 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S. Chester Ave., 831-1315; 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Julie’s The Branding Iron Saloon, 1807 N. Chester Ave., 6 to 10 p.m. every Friday. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; A to Z Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays. Lone Oak Inn, 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at 10612 Rosedale Highway. 589-0412. Long Branch Saloon, 907 N. Chester Ave., 399-8484; 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Magoo’s Pizza, 1129 Olive Drive, 399-7800; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant, 10701 Highway 178, 3663261, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays. All ages. McMurphy’s Irish Pub & Sports Bar, 14 Monterey St., 8691451; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays. Pour House, 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 4041 Fruitvale Ave. 589-9300. Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 323-0053; 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays. Replay Sports Lounge & Grill, 4500 Buck Owens Blvd., 3243300; 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Rocket Shop Cafe, 2000 S. Union Ave., 832-4800; 8:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays. Rocky’s Pizza & Arcade, 2858 Niles St., 873-1900; Joey Zaza’s Karaoke and Stuff, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Round Table Pizza, 2060 White Lane, 836-2700; 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Round Table Pizza, 4200 Gosford Road, 397-1111; 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Rusty’s Pizza, 5430 Olive Drive, 392-1482; 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Sky Bar and Lounge, 4208 Rosedale Highway, 633-1116, Karaoke with Ben Lara, 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays. Sports & Spirits, 6633 Ming Ave., 398-7077; 9 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Syndicate Lounge, 1818 Eye St., 327-0070; with Alisa Spencer, 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Tejon Club, 6 to 10 p.m. every

Saturday at 117 El Tejon Ave. 3921747. The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, at Hotel Rosedale, 2400 Camino Del Rio Court, 327-0681; 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Junction Lounge, 2620 Buck Owens Blvd., 327-9651; 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. The Old River Monte Carlo, 9750 Taft Highway, 837-0250; 8:30 p.m. every Thursday. The Playhouse, 2915 Taft Highway; 397-3599; 7 to 10 p.m. Sundays. The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; hosted by Ed Loverr, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday. The Prime Cut, 9 p.m. every Friday at 9500 Brimhall Road. 8311413. The Regent, 2814 Niles St., 8714140; 8:30 p.m. Fridays. The Wright Place, 2695-G Mount Vernon Ave., 872-8831, 8 p.m. every Thursday. Tomi’s Cowgirl Cafe, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, 1440 Weedpatch Highway. 363-5102. Trouts & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 3996700; 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Mariachi Camino Real Restaurant, 6 to 9 p.m. every Sunday at 3500 Truxtun Ave. 852-0493.

Music showcase The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; featuring local artists, 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday.

Old school Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701 Ming Ave., 832-5011; Al Garcia & the Rhythm Kings, 8 to 11 p.m. Thursday.

Open mic Fiddlers Crossing, 206 E. F St., Tehachapi, 823-9994; 7 p.m. Wednesdays. $5. Juliana’s Art Cafe, listen to local performing artists, guitar and saxophone players, 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, 501 18th St. 327-7507. Free. On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277625; musicians, spoken word, poets, comedians, 8 p.m. every Wednesday, On the Rocks, 1517 18th St. Free.

R&B Senor Pepe, 8450 Granite Falls Drive, 661-588-0385, Rebecca Aguilar and Lost Vinyl, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday.

Rock B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Meditated Assault, Piece of the Action, Ruach, 9 p.m. Saturday. $5. 18 & over only; The Expendables, doors open at 7 p.m. Sunday. $15 advance; $17 at the door. All ages. KC Steakhouse, 2515 F St., 322-

9910; Jimmy Gaines, 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; Jimmy Gaines, Bobby O and Mike Hall, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m., featuring Glenda Robles, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; live bands, 9 p.m. every Thursday.

Salsa DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court, 633-1949; various levels, 3 to 9 p.m. every Sunday. $5 per person, per lesson.

Soft rock Steak and Grape, 4420 Coffee Road, 588-9463; 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Free.

Songwriters The Bistro, 5105 California Ave., 323-3905; Brent Brown, 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays.

Trivia night Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Chuy’s, 2500 New Stine Road, 833-3469; 7 p.m. every Tuesday. On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277625; 8 to 10 p.m. Monday. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; Trivia Night with Dave Rezac, 10 p.m. Tuesdays.

Variety Crest Bar & Grill, inside Bakersfield RV Resort, 5025 Wible Road, 833-9998; Steve Woods, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Golden State Mall, 3201 F St., 872-2037, Joe Loco Duet, 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633WINE; Mike Montano, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

UPCOMING EVENTS Monday 1/21 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Community Breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center, 1000 S. Owens St. $20 advance; $25 at the door; $250 table of 8. Email swccornerstone@aol.com or 324-7445.

Tuesday 1/22 “Remembering Roe” Candlelight Prayer Vigil, recognizing the 40th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade and to pray for all those impacted by abortion, 7 to 8 p.m., 2633 16th St. (In the event of rain, the prayer vigil will be moved to St. Francis Church, 900 H St.). Free. 864-7508. “Save the 1” Banquet, for the 40th Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade; attorney Rebecca Kiessling, who learned that she was conceived in rape and almost aborted, will share her testimony of hope, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Hodel’s Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Drive. $40. 323-

“9 to 5” the Musical, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Stars Dinner Theatre, 1931 Chester Ave. $52-$57, $37 for students; show only: $37, $22 for students; matinee: $47-$52, $37 for show. 325-6100. “Spring Awakening” Musical Opening Weekend Gala, includes desserts, refreshments, raffle ticket, pre-show entertainment, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $25. 327-PLAY. “The Good, The Bad & The Funny,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $12 to $23. 587-3377. FLICS International Cinema Society, presents “The Other F Word,” 7:30 p.m., Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $5. flics.org or call 428-0354. Kern Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, presents Angela Kraft Cross, 7:30 p.m., Olive Drive Church, 5500 Olive Drive. $5. 832-9661. The Warriors Cage, 8 p.m., Eagle Mountain Casino, 681 S. Tule Reservation Road, Porterville. $25 general; $35 reserved. Visit eaglemtncasino.com or 559-7886220.

11 a.m., Beale Memorial Library, Auditorium, 701 Truxtun Ave. Free. 868-0770. Chili’n With The Gammies Chili Cook-Off, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Curran Middle School, 1116 Lymric Way. $5; $3 children; $30 for competing team of four. m.mckay@live.com. Flag Football, 4-on-4 team, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. $100-$125 per team. Registration deadline is Jan. 21. 324-0638. Free Home Improvement Workshops, “Martha Stewart Living Specialty Finishes,” 10 to 11 a.m. and “Kitchen Design,” 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday; “Design Storage,” 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Home Depot locations. homedepot.com or call 800-430-3376. Kern Audubon Society Field Trip, Kern Audubon Society Field Trip to Waste Water Treatment ponds, meet at 10 a.m., at end of Mt. Vernon south of Highway 58. Bring water, snacks and binoculars. 805-0232 or kernaudubonsociety.org. Kern County Scottish Society Annual Burns’ Supper, celebrating the life of Robert Burns, no host social hour 6 p.m., supper and festivities 7 p.m., Junior League of Bakersfield Community Center, 1928 19th St. $40 advance; $45 at the door. Visit kernscot.org. Kern County: Real Birth, Real Issues, speaker Ana Paula Markel, registration 8:45 a.m., conference 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mommy Matters, 930 18th St. $30 advance; $40 at the door. Includes lunch. Register online at mmdoula.com/ calendar-of-events.html. Kids Free Day, CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway. 872-2256. Monthly Writing Workshops, join writers and college instructors for a series of workshops, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., now until May 25, Beale Memorial Library, Tejon Room, 701 Truxtun Ave. Free. 8680701. Pet Adoptions, cats from The Cat People, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Petco, 8220 Rosedale Highway. $65 includes spay/neuter, vaccines and leukemia testing. 3274706; pets from the Shafter Animal Shelter; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., PetSmart, 4100 Ming Ave. $75, includes spay/neuter and vaccines. 746-2140.

Saturday 1/26

Sunday 1/27

Annual Rabbit Show, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. Admission is free and open to the public. 3453995. BHS Drumline & Color Guard Pancake Breakfast, with performance, 8 to 11 a.m., Bakersfield High School, Cafeteria, 1241 G St. $5 adults; $3 for children 8 and under. Proceeds benefit the 2013 competition season. Visit drillerband.com. Celebrating Mozart’s Birthday,

Christopher Titus, 7:30 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $25 plus fee. vallitix.com or 322-5200. Guild House “Affaire Extraordinaire” Dinner, five-course gourmet meal, 5 p.m., Guild House, 1905 18th St. $100 per person. 325-5478. Wedding 2013, VIP 11:30 a.m. and general admission noon to 3 p.m., Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. $5; $10 VIP advanced; $10 at the door for general admission only. 633-9200.

BABY. Sierra Club Conditioning Hikes, three to five miles, 7 p.m., meet at corner of highways 178 and 184. 872-2432 or 873-8107.

Wednesday 1/23 Education Day: In honor of Ed Roberts Day, local universities, colleges, and Bakersfield Adult School will be available to assist those with disabilities and to have the opportunity to visit the adaptive computer lab, 2 to 5 p.m., Independent Living Center, 5251 Office Park Drive, Suite 200. Free. Email info@ilcofkerncounty.org or 325-1063.

Thursday 1/24 John McCutcheon Concert, 7 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Bakersfield, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. $20-$25. Visit shopworldrecords.com. Randy Rogers Band, 7:30 p.m., Buck Owens Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. $15.50-$23.50 plus fee. vallitix.com or 322-5200.

Friday 1/25