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The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, February 28, 2013

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Index First Friday .............................................. 20 Aaron Lewis .............................................. 21 Arts Alive .................................................. 22 Christian Youth Film Festival .................. 23 The Lowdown with Matt Munoz ............ 24 Gamer Education Day .............................. 25 High school theatrical productions ...... 26 Calendar .............................................. 29-31

‘South Pacifc’ is port of call Broadway shows don’t get any more classic than this BY STEFANI DIAS Californian assistant lifestyles editor sdias@bakersfield.com

ome enchanted evening (let’s say Friday), you may see a stranger (or someone you know in passing) across a crowded room. That’s when Stars Dinner Theatre will be packing them in for a night of love and laughs at the opening of “South Pacific.” Considered one of the great Broadway musicals, the 1949 tale of interracial romance set during World War II is beloved by generations of audiences who’ve seen the 1958 film and countless theatrical stagings. But what may be less familiar is how the show addresses — with frankness and honesty — a touchy subject. “It’s a classic but at the same time harkens to a time when political correctness was not as much of an issue,” said director Sheryl Cleveland. “There’s so much really good music in it. This great music is surrounding this story of racism and hatred. They (audiences) think of ‘Bali Hai’ and ‘There is Nothing Like a Dame.’ (But) a big part of the story is that fear of being connected at all with another race. It highlights some shameful things of the past.” Cleveland pointed out that show creators Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II even considered removing one controversial number. “There were parts of it that Rodgers and Hammerstein were asked to not have in the show. ‘You Have to Be Carefully Taught’ — (claiming) that you aren’t born racist, that you learn it — they were asked to take that out of the show.” The number remained in the original show as it does in the Stars production, with Cleveland considering it a vital number. “I didn’t shy away from that as a director. We need to celebrate the fact that in many ways we have gotten past that (prejudice).” Of course, not everything made the final cut. “It was really hard. Musicals in that time lasted three hours. In dinner theater, it’s hard for people to sit that long. But I couldn’t

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In “South Pacific,” Bloody Mary (Rosie Ayala) is a favorite of the Seabees stationed on the island. She sells them grass skirts, shrunken heads and other souvenirs.

‘South Pacific’ When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday Where: Stars Dinner Theatre, 1931 Chester Ave. Admission: $54 to $59, or $38 for show only; students: $39 or $23 show only Information: 325-6100

cut the story or the songs that people would know. “It’s just chock-full of great music. There’s not as many reprises (in this show). (In the original) every song gets reprised at least once. I don’t do eight verses either.” The classics are still there, from “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair” to “Some Enchanted Evening” and the nurses’ number “Honey Bun.” One might think that mounting such an ambitious musical would take months of rehearsal, but this came together quickly with military precision.

“This show was put together with a cast in two weeks. Many were both in ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Willy Wonka’ (Stars and Bakersfield Musical Theatre shows that ended Feb. 9). They auditioned and got cast, but they had other rehearsal commitments. Literally, two weeks ago I got my entire cast together. “It takes creative rehearsing, people who can rehearse during the day when they can, so it doesn’t feel rushed in the end. We’ll be ready by Friday. It comes back to the dedication of the people involved.” The diverse cast of 22 spans generations and acting experience, a fact that Cleveland said enhances the show. “Our cast ranges from the youngest is 16 and my oldest is 75. There’s a real camaraderie that has gone on in the cast and it’s cool. You had younger people coming in and older people already around, and they were working together for one goal. I like having diversity.” One new face is Katerina Mar-

Nellie Forbush (Jennifer Prow) and the other nurses dance to the tune “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair.”

gariti, making her stage debut as island girl Liat, who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant. “She’s (Margariti) an exchange student from Albania. She came with her host mom to a Stars show and said that is was something that she’d like to do. I cast her as Liat and her host mom as

one of the nurses.” Playing opposite Margariti is Josh Hefner, who’s stepping into his first major role at Stars. “Our Lt. Cable, he’s one who has worked his way up. He has done a lot of chorus work. A really great kid. He’s dedicated, comes Please see SOUTH PACIFIC / 28

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Cruisin’ control: 10 years of fun Car show with a heart of gold has helped 51 kids fulfill dreams The Bakersfield Californian

f the folks who put on the Cruisin’ for a Wish Car Show were big on measuring time, Saturday’s 10th anniversary event would certainly count as a milestone. But it’s another number — 51 — that matters most to the Stockdale Moose Lodge. That’s how many Kern County kids with lifethreatening illnesses have seen their dreams come true thanks to the fundraiser. “We have sent kids and entire families to Disney World, on Disney cruises,” said Don Perry, a member of the lodge who has run the fundraiser since its inception. “We’ve sent them to Indianapolis to meet (auto racer) Tony Stewart, sent them to New York to see (singer) Chris Brown. We have sent them to Hawaii, we have done room makeovers, shopping for computers and so forth, for the kids.” The lodge works exclusively with Kern County Make a Wish, ensuring that local children are the beneficiaries of the money raised, a grand total of $177,700 over the first nine years of the car show, Perry said.

10th annual Cruisin’ for a Wish Car Show When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 7 a.m. registration for car show entries. Where: Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. Admission: Free for spectators; $40 entry fee, which includes one dinner. Food: Steak dinner, $12 Information: 399-8406

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Gene McPhee, a member of the Tehachapi Mountain Rods, shines up his 1932 Ford High Boy 3 window coupe during the 2006 Cruisin’ for a Wish Car Show.

The lodge considers the requests of the children before the event and earmarks money for those wishes, but Perry said the event usually exceeds expectations, making it possible to sponsor more kids. The show raises in the neighborhood of $25,000 and $30,000 each year. As for the show, Perry was quick to point out, “We don’t discriminate against any car.” Or motorcycle. Or lawnmower ...? “Some of the lawnmowers have a V8 Chevrolet motor. They don’t mow lawns, I can tell you that.” Though the liability gods have spoiled the possibility of lawnmower rides, the

souped-up grass cutters will be on display next to hundreds of other vehicles, including Perry’s restored ’58 Chevrolet Impala. “We have classic and custom cars — everything from Model Ts up through current cars and pickups.” And it’s not too late to get your spiffy ride entered. Vehicles will be registered beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, and the $40 entry fee includes one steak dinner (the meal is $12 for spectators, who get in the show for free). In addition to the show, there will be several raffles of some pretty impressive

donated goods, like televisions and bicycles. Dozens of vendors will be hawking a variety of goods, like purses, caramel corn, jewelry and T-shirts. Though Perry will continue to support the event, at age 71 he said the strain of organizing the show is getting to be too much, so he’s easing out of a leadership role after this year. And though he said the rewards of his advocacy have been great, working with sick children can exact a toll. “I’ve got a lot of good memories, but I get really emotional and real attached to it. It really gets to me to talk about it.”

When you stand up during the non-designated-standing-up parts of the show, you block the view of all the people around you, forcing them to lean one way or the other to try to see around you, until they give up and stand up too, forcing a chain reaction that goes all the way to the back row.

This Week’s Obsessions

Inside look at journalism is front-page good Welcome to This Week’s Obsessions, a regular feature that touches on what has us buzzing in Eye Street. he thing that’s taken up the most space in my brain this week is a new book by my friend John Avlon. Well, not by him so much as through him. It’s a compilation of newspaper articles dating back to the beginning of print media. It’s called “Deadline Artists — Scandals, Tragedies, and Triumphs.” Edited by Avlon, Jesse Angelo and Errol Lewis, it’s a fascinating way to not only learn history, but relive it.

What are your current obsessions? Excited about a local band, event or concert? Is there a new book, record, band or TV show that you’re obsessed with? Share with our readers by emailing jself@bakersfield.com.

From the Lincoln assassination to the world wars to Watergate and on and on, you get the perspective of the great writers of all time, written as the events were unfolding. The book offers a vivid sense of the mood of the country at the time, from our best writers: Will Rogers, H.L. Mencken, Irvin S. Cobb, Ernest Hemingway writing about bullfights and Damon

Scott Cox, who hosts a daily talk show on KERN-AM, 1180, is a regular contributor to the Eye Street section.

Runyan (whose articles about the trial of Al Capone are worth the price of the book). The stories are a testament not only to great writing, but to America’s greatness. There’s a story by Lindsay Denison from 1923 about a KKK gathering in New Jersey that’s probably more chilling now than it was then. There’s some excellent sports reporting, too, from the Black Sox Scandal to Jack Dempsey to Joe Namath. Since it’s a series of articles, you can put it down anytime you like, which is perfect for my limited attention span. Best thing I’ve read in a couple of years.

Rock ’n’ roll manners I’ve been thinking a lot about

concert etiquette lately. There are some do’s and don’ts that are supposed to be observed. First off, make an effort to get there on time. I know you think you’re too cool for the opening band, and that may be true, but get yourself situated well before the headliners start. People pay a small fortune for tickets these days, and they deserve to see all of the show, and very little of you, which brings me to a very important piece of concert etiquette: when to stand up. I’m not talking about the Vans Warped Tour here — teenagers have the energy to jump around a lot, and they need something to distract them from the fact that their music is awful. I’m talking to the grownups. Let’s use Styx as an example: They open the show with a high-energy hit song. You should be stand-

ing up for this song. After that, the default position is sitting. They have songs coming later specifically designed to get you out of your seat again. When you stand up during the non-designated-standing-up parts of the show, you block the view of all the people around you, forcing them to lean one way or the other to try to see around you, until they give up and stand up too, forcing a chain reaction that goes all the way to the back row. And while I’m locked into this rant, how about you limit your singing-along? I’m glad you know all the words, but I bought my ticket to hear the band sing. My ticket didn’t say “Tonight only: Styx — and a tone-deaf drunk lady who REALLY likes that ‘Babe’ song.”

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that sentiment. Participating for the second year, the 28-year-old graphic designer and wedding photographer said that this stretched her artistically. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For this show, my primary medium of photography isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really an option because of the guidelines. So, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always fun to branch out and decide what medium I think would be best for capturing the essence of the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s piece.â&#x20AC;? The guidelines may have tested her skills, but Williams said thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think this show really helps adult artists go back to the pure joy of mak-

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ing art. The guidelines for the show are very specific about using the basic shapes in the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. At first it can seem limiting, but I have found itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best not to overthink it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about changing what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve created, but enhancing it with our own creative skills. The children provide the imagination, and kickstart the creative process. Then we just get to take their creativity and run with it.â&#x20AC;? For this show, Williams was given a Please see FRIDAY / 28

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Eye Street “I can write a song like ‘Endless Summer’ about taking my daughters to the beach for the weekend. I couldn’t do that with Staind. It’s a different vein of lyrical inspiration.” — Aaron Lewis

Just a country boy on his own Lewis takes break from band Staind

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday. Sold out. Where: Buck Owens Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd.

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aron Lewis wants the world to know just how country he truly is. After logging miles on the road for years as the frontman for hard rock outfit Staind, the singer/songwriter and guitarist has been enjoying new-found success as a country solo act. It’s been a career transition years in the making for the selfdescribed country boy from Massachusetts. Armed with his acoustic guitar and backed by a select group of sidemen, Lewis will give local fans a chance to judge how well he has shed his head-banging persona during a special evening of pure country at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace on Tuesday (and the fans, it would seem, are eager to find out for themselves; the show is sold out). “Country was the one thing that I could do to change up what I was doing that was in a different

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genre that wouldn’t be compared to Staind and also stay true to me and my upbringing,” said Lewis, 40, in a phone interview. “I’m happier hunting and fishing, being out in the woods. We got chickens and goats, a pig, and we live out in the middle of nowhere in a town of 1,200 people. I’m not a city boy.” Raised on a musical diet of Johnny Cash, George Jones, Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard, Lewis credits his grandfather with filling his world with some of the genre’s most iconic sounds. “My grandfather was my baby sitter growing up and it was his country, the old stuff I was listening to. I was born in ’72, so it was everything being played on the radio at the time along with the stuff from yesteryear.”

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But Lewis’ introduction to rock eventually pulled him away from the sounds of his upbringing. He formed Staind in the heat of the nu-metal craze alongside acts like Korn and Limp Bizkit. “During the ’80s and ’90s, country kind of stayed in Vermont, so I missed that whole era. The friends that I was hanging out and discovering new music with listened to rock. That’s what led me down the road with Staind all those years.” Staind hit a winning streak at the tail end of the ’90s and on into the decade that followed with hit singles “It’s Been Awhile,” “So Far Away,” “Outside” and others from the band’s seven-album discography. But as tastes changed, so did Lewis’ longing for a new creative outlet. For a few years he hit the casino circuit and performed alone with his acoustic guitar, straddling the worlds of rock and country. “When the time came to reinvent what I was doing for another project, it was either make an acoustic record and have it constantly compared to Staind or do the only thing that was staying true to me, which was country.”

The choice to follow his heart proved successful with the release of a five-song EP, “Town Line,” which contained his first country single, “Country Boy,” featuring childhood heroes George Jones and Charlie Daniels. Other successful singles like “Endless Summer” and “Forever” helped propel his latest full length album, “The Road,” into the Billboard country Top 10. “The one thing about country is that I can go to different lyrical inspirations. It doesn’t have to be all about purging my soul. It can tell stories. I can write a song like ‘Endless Summer’ about taking my daughters to the beach for the weekend. I couldn’t do that with Staind. It’s a different vein of lyrical inspiration. I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel; just coloring the songs differently.” Lewis added that while his country aspirations seem to be taking flight, Staind is not breaking up. “We’re in hibernation, just taking a break. Just to give you an idea of the inspiration level that’s happening right now, the last Staind record we did took us six months.

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Former Staind frontman Aaron Lewis appears Tuesday at the Crystal Palace.

“This country record I just put out took like 30 hours. It’s what I’m feeling right now and where I’m at. “It’s very cool to see all the fans I’ve accumulated over the years with Staind are cool and open about it. A lot of people tell me they don’t necessarily listen to country, but they really like my record. That’s almost better than appealing specifically to a country-listening audience.”

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From behind the scenes to star Technician plays lead in CSUB’s ‘Shrew’

er decision to take a class on the art of acting propelled Miriam Alqaisi from a behind-the-scenes job as a technician to a lead role as Katharine in “Taming of the Shrew,” which opens this evening at Cal State Bakersfield’s Arena Theatre. “This is my first play,” Alqaisi said. “I always did the lights and sound in high school except for one or two walk-on roles.” Apparently, however, the desire to be on stage was always there, tucked away in a corner of her mind. “I took acting last quarter and my teacher, Mendy McMasters, encouraged me to audition,” said Alqaisi. “I did audition and I just got lucky.” And based on a conversation I had with her Sunday, I predict the CSUB junior will do well as the feisty young maiden in the Shakespeare comedy. “I like Katharine because she knows Petruchio wants her but she makes it hard for him to win,” she said. “She tries to make people think she has won.“ Although Alqaisi is just getting her feet wet as an actor, Miguel Torres, who plays the arrogant Petruchio, has had more experience. “Miguel is a beautiful creature,” she said. “He’s very helpful and he makes you feel comfortable on stage.” Torres’ introduction to Shakespeare came in 2009 with the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts in Santa Maria. “I was Bottom's understudy in ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’,” said the senior theater arts major. “It is one of my most treasured memories.” The same year he appeared in the Kern Shakespeare Festival as Theseus in “Midsummer” and the King of France in “King Lear.” “Petruchio is my first lead in a Shakespeare (play) and it has proven both a challenge and a gift,” the actor said. “He has one of the most loving journeys I've ever had. “I

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Miriam Alqaisi as Katharine and Miguel Torres as Petruchio appear in “Taming of the Shrew.”

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absolutely love Petruchio,” he continued. “He is an intelligent and powerful being; he knows his place in the world, he knows what he wants and is not afraid to fail trying to get it. He's colorful and beautiful and smart and … well if he were real I'm sure I'd fall I love with him.” His favorite part in the comedy is an exchange with Jacob Brown, who plays the Pedant pretending to be the father of Katharine. “Jacob Brown is a comedic genius in this scene,” Torres said. “Keep an eye out for the details he puts into his character; it'll crack you up. Like most of Shakespeare’s plays, “Shrew” has a universal theme and it has been staged in many different settings since it was first written. CSUB theater faculty member Zoe Saba, direc-

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tor of the show, chose to put it in the American West in the 1880s. The comic lines and double entendres remain the same but are presented in a slightly different manner. “It lends itself easily to broad comedy so watch out for spit takes, pies in the face and other such nonsense,” Saba said. “Roger Upton, our set and costume designer is having great fun with the genre and infusing a bit of steam punk as well.” Alqaisi, who appears as a cowgirl, complete with a holster and pistols, said she has four costume changes during the show. “In the second act I wear this pretty white wedding dress, then it gets trashed in a fight and when it comes off you can see that underneath I’m wearing a corset and bloomers,” she said. “And all I’ve to cover myself up with is a cloak.” Saba commented that some people feel that “Shrew” is barbaric and outdated, and that it demonstrates that Shakespeare was anti-women and favored male superiority. But she disagrees with that notion. “What has made this play endure for over 400 years is the relationship of Kate and Petruchio — two characters, or rather, two forces of nature, whose coming together is assured from the instant of their first meeting,” the director said. “The ‘raging fire’ of their courtship proves as passionate as it is inevitable.” Also in the cast are Emily Candia (Hortensio); Cristina Goyeneche (Baptista); Kevin Lohmann (Lucentio); and Hudson Sanders (Tranio).

‘Menopause’ at the Fox Kathy St. George says she feels right at home playing the part of an aging soap opera star in “Menopause — The Musical,”

which is slated for three performances this weekend at the Fox Theater. “I am aging; I just turned 60 and past menopause but I can identify as a soap actress,” she said. “For several years I was a stand-in for Susan Lucci on ‘All My Children’; I’m about the same size as she is and I would stand in for her in rehearsals.” “Menopause” tells the story of four middle-aged women from different backgrounds who meet while shopping at Bloomingdale’s in New York City and find comfort in comparing notes about the so-called change of life. St. George, who lives in Boston, was in San Jose at the time we spoke. She and the rest of the company are on a three-month California tour that began in January and she definitely enjoys the change in climate. “I feel like I’ve hit the lottery,” she said. “When they said it would all be in California, I said, ‘Say no more.’” Sets, costumes and all of the sound and lighting paraphernalia needed to put on the show are packed inside a big truck that follows the performers from city to city. “It’s quite ingenious the way they’ve designed the set,” she said. “We’ve each got our own (onstage) dressing room that we go in and out of.” St. George has been doing the show off and on since 2004 and says “Menopause” “might be the most fun you’ve ever had in a theater.” “Some women come back to see it over and over, but men love it too,” she added. “The first time my husband saw it, he said, ‘‘Honey, every man needs to see this just to see what (women) go through.’” On a personal level, the scene she enjoys most is her rendition of “I’m Having a Hot Flash,” which is a parody of the Irving Berlin tune “Heat Wave,” whose most popular rendition perhaps was by a certain blond bombshell in the 1954 film, “There’s No Business Like Show Business.” “I do the best Marilyn Monroe imitation that I can,” she said. Also in the cast are Elizabeth Hyde as the Iowa Housewife; Kimberly Harris, the Professional Woman; and Margo Moreland, Earth Mother.

Sister City meeting A program of traditional Mexican music and dance will be featured during a social hour preceding the Bakersfield Sister City Project Corporation’s annual meeting on Tuesday at Mauricio’s

GO & DO ‘Taming of the Shrew’ When: 8 p.m. today and Friday 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday Where: Arena Theatre, Cal State Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway Admission: $10; $8 seniors, faculty and staff; $5 students Information: 654-3093

‘Menopause — The Musical’ When: 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday Where: Fox Theater, 2001 H St. Admission: $45-$65 plus fees; $115 VIP plus fees. Information: vallitix.com or 322-5200.

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on Rosedale Highway. Sue Stone, past president of the organization, said guests will be entertained by the Curran Junior High Mariachi Orchestra and Mexican dancer Mimi Ramos and a partner. The Bakersfield group is accepting applications from youths in the eighth through 12th grades who would like to take part in the 13th annual Bucheon International Youth Homestay Exchange Program. The trip to South Korea will leave on July 30 and return Aug. 5. Participants must provide the cost of airfare and appending money. Bakersfield has six sister cities. Wakayama, Japan was the first in 1961. In the 1990s, we became affiliated with Minsk, Belarus and Cixi, China. Three other cities have been added since the start of the 21st century — Queretaro, Mexico; Bucheon, South Korea; and Amritsar, India. From time to time members of the local group host international visitors in a variety of ways, such as offering them lodging in their homes, meals and transportation to sites of interests in Kern and neighboring counties. Those interested in joining the organization should call Stone at 393-2972 or visit its website at bakersfieldsistercity.org.

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hile awards season in Hollywood may be winding down, awards season in Bakersfield is just getting started: The red carpet will be rolled out Sunday for the Christian Youth Film Festival at the Fox Theater. Among the nine entries this year are a zombie film focusing on how to rise from the dead, a submission from Texas featuring “Lord of the Rings”style elves, and a Claymation retelling of the biblical story of Jonah and the whale. All films must be under 10 minutes and address a spiritual issue. The festival is open only to youth groups ranging from junior high to college level. Despite his lack of filmmaking knowledge, Bakersfield pastor Joe Brown said inspiration for the festival struck years ago when he realized teens around town had few creative outlets to express themselves. Brown then reached out to various youth groups in the city and proposed an Academy Awards spin-off complete with awards categories, trophies and even cash prizes. Although some past participants

19th annual Christian Youth Film Festival When: 7 p.m. Sunday Where: Fox Theater, 2001 H St. Admission: $10. Tickets available at christianyouthfilm festival.org, Riverlakes Church, First Presbyterian Church, Heritage Bible Church or at the Fox box office.

have moved into careers in show business, most participants are just there to have fun. “Many don’t pursue filmmaking as a business, but they do learn a better way of telling their stories,” Brown said. “And not just stories of the Bible or of faith, but how to tell stories to their kids and grandkids someday. Hopefully they’ll be a little bit better because of the film festival.” The traveling festival’s first years, held in the decorated lobbies of churches around town, screened four or five “films,” made with a variety of technologies, including a slide show. As a tongue-in-cheek nod to Hollywood’s obsession with pageantry and self-congratulation, the first red carpet was made of butcher paper; the first golden statuettes were repurposed softball and bowling trophies; the first “designer” clothes consisted

of retro (read ugly) tuxedos, tiaras and elbow-length gloves; and the first “paparazzi” didn’t even have film in their cameras, just bright flashbulbs to add to the ambience. Though the event has maintained its whimsical sense of self-awareness, the competition has gradually become more competitive, and the growing audiences reflect the improved quality and ambition of the films, Brown said. The event has moved to the more luxurious surroundings of the Fox Theater, entries have come from as far as Mexico City, Washington and South Carolina, and filmmaking has gone from rough-cut VHS movies to well-polished shorts. The judging process is being taken more seriously as well, drawing industry professionals to render their verdicts. This year’s panel includes, among others, actress and independent movie producer Barbara Kerr Condon, Hollywood acting coach Clay Banks and Marvel creative consultant Trenton Waterson, who just finished post-production on “Iron Man 3.” The festival’s $10 admission grants entry to the MC-hosted film screening, the post-screening awards ceremony and an ice cream social that will finish the night on a sweet note. The family-friendly event typically draws upwards of 600 people.

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KUZZ wins huge industry honor T

he Academy of Country Music has confirmed the good taste of thousands of Kern County listeners by anointing KUZZ Radio Station of the Year. Again. The Academy of Country Music, whose annual awards show will be televised April 7, revealed some early winners on Wednesday. “We weren’t even sure when the announcement was coming down,” said Buck Owens’ Productions CEO and general manager Mel Owens. “It really took us by surprise. And I have to tell you, whether it’s the ACMs or the CMAs, it never gets old.” Owens Productions garnered a total of three nominations this year, including Nightclub of the Year and the Don Romeo Talent Buyer of the Year for Crystal Palace staffer Jerry Hufford. The winners in those categories have not been announced. KUZZ last won the ACM medium market award in 1999 and 2009. “Everybody was in the office cheering when they found out. It’s pretty darn exciting.” Owens will attend the live ceremony, along with Hufford and other members of Owens’ production staff. “I hope Jerry gets it. Wouldn’t it be great if we won all three?” The Crystal Palace has been packing them in lately on the strength of a variety of acts, from classic performers to indie country bands to radiofriendly up-andcomers. Among those slated to appear in the coming

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Stella & the Steel Cats, pictured above from top left: Adam Zanoff, LaShay Munoz, Charlie Paulsen and Tony Rinaldi.

months are the Mavericks on March 25, Tracy Lawrence on April 10 and Junior Brown on May 8. “There’s a lot of great younger acts coming up, and I think the Palace is just a great venue for them to get some exposure and get some experience of being up on stage,” Owens said. “We’re seeing a lot of that come out of Nashville right now. They’re calling up saying, ‘We wanna play the Crystal Palace.’ They loved Buck, and his music really influenced them.” Owens added that the venue may plan a hometown celebra-

tion the weekend of the ACM Awards. “I’m sure the Palace will be celebrating a lot that weekend. The bands performing that weekend will know about it, a lot of whoopin’ and hollerin’ for sure.” The Academy of Country Music Awards will be held April 7 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and broadcast that evening at 8 p.m. on Bakersfield CBS affiliate KBAK-TV, Channel 29.

Stella & The Steel Cats Move over fellas, Stella’s about to shake up this town.

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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.

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A newly formed jazzy torch song and swing outfit called Stella & the Steel Cats hope to make your acquaintance when they spice things up at Que Pasa Mexican cantina at The Marketplace on Saturday. Think Fabulous Baker Boys meets Peggy Lee meets Jessica Rabbit Fronted by Bakersfield “Stella,” aka LaShay Munoz (no relation to this writer), the act has become a vibrant addition to the local scene since debuting last year. Combining vintage sounds from the pop catalogs of iconic vocalists Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney, Julie London, Eartha Kitt, with a helping of Elvis, Frank Sinatra and more, that band gives audiences more than just the average martini-time playlist. “I’ve always felt I was born in another era,” said Munoz, 37. “I’ve always been into classic Hollywood glamour. My grandma really loved Patsy Cline and played her music all the time. Even in high school, I would always sing songs like ‘Makin’ Whoopee.’ I still do that song.” While Munoz’s only previous musical experience was high school choir, she says nerves didn’t deter her ambitions. “Some of my friends would tell me, ‘How are you gonna do this? You don’t even have a band.’ Nobody thought I could do it,” she recalled. With lyric and music sheets in hand, Munoz paid a visit to the weekly Bakersfield Jazz Workshop with every intention of making connections. Within a few hours, she made a number of introductions with some young jazz musicians, including 19-year-old Bakersfield pianist Tony Rinaldi. “LaShay’s got a good solid alto voice, and she’s a great person to work and hang out with,” said Rinaldi, who is majoring in music, with a concentration in composition, at CSUB. “I think it’s been received very well, considering how new we are.” Through Rinaldi’s musical connections, the group’s lineup has grown from a duo to an inter-

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changeable sextet with some of Bakersfield’s brightest young jazz musicians: Charlie Paulsen, drums; Adam Zanoff, electric bass and upright bass; Devery Sturges, guitar; and James Russell, saxophone. “A friend of mine gave me the nickname,” said Munoz. “I felt like I needed a name for this persona I was creating. She said I looked like ‘Stella.’ It just felt right. Stella & The Steel Cats just rolls off the tongue.” For Rinaldi and other musicians, many of whom weren’t even close to being born when most of the band’s repertoire was written, capturing the right historic feel was a priority. “There’s definitely a reason why these songs are still being played,” he said. “Just solid, catchy songwriting. It’s been a journey to make sure I get that style down authentically.” The band’s set list, with shared vocals from Munoz and Rinaldi, includes the covers “Why Don’t You Do Right?,” “Crazy,” “Fever,” “What Ever Lola (Stella) Wants,” “Johnny Got a Boom Boom,” “My Heart Belongs to Daddy,” “Hit the Road Jack” and “Great Balls of Fire,” all presented in an elegant va-va-voom style. “A lot of those songs have a bad girl feel to them,” said Munoz. “They fit my Stella character.” The group hopes to put the finishing touches on a promotional DVD and score more gigs locally and beyond. They’d like to begin adding some original tunes into their live show as well. Saturday’s show marks the group’s eighth live appearance. “We’d like to do a video for our original song ‘Lucky Lou,’ about Stella’s trip to the horse races. If all goes well, we’ll be ready by April,” said Munoz. “Tony and the guys are an excellent team to work with. Saturday’s showtime is 8:30 p.m.; admission is free. All ages admitted. Que Pasa at The Marketplace is located at 9000 Ming Ave. For more information, visit facebook.com/stellaandthesteelcats, or call 664-1400.

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The art — yes, art — of video games discussed Voice, story, music artists among experts at Gamer Day The Campus Gamers student organization at Cal State Bakersfield is hosting a three-hour forum Friday on the art of making video games. Several industry professionals are scheduled to speak on all aspects of video games — music, storylines, voice and art — and the public is invited. “Last year's education and gaming event was actually about education,” said Ed Webb, founder of Campus Gamers, in a media release. “This year, 'Gamer Education Day' will be educating attendees about the art of games. There's currently a big discussion among game fans and members of the game industry whether video games are really art. We're going to hear from some of those artists, and judge for ourselves. It's an educational event, but it will be a lot of fun, too.” The highlight of the evening will be speaker Susan O'Connor, a well-regarded game writer, who has written or co-written the storylines for several best-selling games, including “Gears of War” and the new “Tomb Raider” game, due to be released March 6. O’Connor’s presentation is titled “Angry Nerds: Being Human in the Digital Age.” The event will begin at 6 p.m. Friday with a discussion led by CSUB music professor Jim Scully, who will be joined by two prominent game music composers: Christopher Tin, Grammy-winning composer of “Baba Yetu” from “Civilization IV,”

Gamer Education Day 2013 When: 6 p.m. Friday Where: CSUB student recreation center gymnasium, 9001 Stockdale Highway Admission: Free; parking is free in Lot K

and Jack Wall, composer for the best-selling “Call of Duty: Black Ops II.” Following the presentation, dozens of Cal State and high school students from various choirs will join forces to perform musical selections from popular video games, including Tin's “Baba Yetu” and the main theme from the game “Skyrim.” Also set to speak is voice actor Carlos Ferro, best known for providing the voices of heartbroken solder Dominic Santiago in the game series “Gears of War” and Leonardo Da Vinci in “Assassin's Creed 2.” Campus Gamers will close the event with a drawing for 50 gift bags filled with prizes donated by game companies, and a limited edition “Halo 4” Xbox 360 console, autographed by members of 343 industries who made the “Halo 4” game. The console will come with an assortment of other games and a Kinect motion sensor. The CSUB art club has prepared a gamerelated art project for display at the event, and sociology students will present posters that reflect their video game-themed research projects. Immediately preceding the 6 p.m. discussion, a brief parade and costume contest will take place. — CSUB media release

Jazz Coffeehouse features CSUB students’ compositions The CSUB Jazz Coffeehouse will feature four groups, free cookies and coffee, and an interesting mix of contemporary and traditional jazz on Saturday. The hallmark of the Cal State series is new compositions by CSUB students, and opening the evening will be the band Colorblind, featuring the compositions of pianist Tony Rinaldi. This young group is moving from the entry stage to the main stage at the May 11 Bakersfield Jazz Festival. They will be one of six groups leading to the festival headliner, Euge Groove. As a freshman at CSUB, Rinaldi has already written a couple of big band charts and many works for Colorblind. Following Colorblind will be a set that features works by drummer Cameron Poehner and trumpeter Alejandro Arvizu. Their jazz quintet will perform works written by saxophonists Joshua Redman, Michael Brecker and Bob Mintzer. Also, bassist Fernando Montoya will be featured on “Pools,” originally played by Eddie Gomez with Steps Ahead. Trumpeter Brent Williams leads the next group with works by Freddie Hubbard and

CSUB Jazz Coffeehouse concert When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Where: The music building next to the Dore Theatre at CSUB, 9001 Stockdale Highway Admission: $10; $5 senior/student; free for CSUB students.

Clifford Brown as well as the fiendishly difficult "Freedom Jazz Dance," a bit of angular abstraction tucked inside a groove. The final group will feature trumpeter Mark Manda on works of Woody Shaw and Bobby Shew, and the guitar-bass twins Nicole and James Dandy playing the extraordinary “Necessary Blond.” The evening will close with the contemporary work, “Crooked Creek” from the Brian Blade Group. This quintet also features Jay Smith on piano and the esteemed drummer, CSUB alumnus and former professor at the University of Tennessee in Nashville, Kyle Burnham. — Doug Davis, CSUB

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Students ready to take a bow Musicals, classics and fairytales on tap BHS: “Once Upon a Mattress” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and March 8 and 9; Bakersfield High School, Harvey Auditorium, 1241 G St.; $10 general admission/students; $5 children under 12; 3249841 The Bakersfield High Theatre Department is going for a fairytale feel this year for the spring musical, “Once Upon a Mattress,” the musical version of the children’s tale “The Princess and the Pea.” Prince Dauntless is looking for a real princess to marry, and his mother, Queen Aggravain, will go to any lengths to help her son. When Princess Winnifred walks into his life, the queen devises a test to determine whether she truly is a princess: Winnifred must sleep on a stack of mattresses to see if she can feel a hidden pea. “It’s the story that you know and love as a fairytale,” said Jacquie Thompson-Mercer, BHS director of theater. “It’s full of songs and dances … and fun.” Featured players: Steven Garner as Prince Dauntless; Cassidy Fraley as Princess Winnifred; and Alice Verderber as Queen Aggra-

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Queen Aggravain (Alice Verderber) tries to explain to Prince Dauntless (Steven Garner) why he can’t marry the princess in the BHS production of “Once Upon a Mattress.”

vain. — Rebecca Nelson, BHS student

Liberty: “The Diviners” 7:30 p.m. tonight, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday (with the understudy cast); Liberty High School Performing Arts Center, 925 Jewetta Ave.; $6. The Liberty High School Theatre Department will present Jim Leonard’s gothic prairie tragedy “The Diviners.”

Set in the mythical town of Zion in the 1930s, “The Diviners” tells the story of charismatic CC Showers, a disillusioned preacher who drifts into town looking for work. While telling all who care to listen that he has “given up on preachin’,” he meets 14-year-old Buddy Layman, whose tragic near-drowning has left him brain-damaged. Buddy is a gentle but misunderstood boy who has developed the gift of divining, or water-witching. The two outcasts find a common bond and help each other divine for truth, faith and hope. Assistant director Sarah Armitage sees “The Diviners” as a “really powerful piece; a play that makes people question their own mortality.” Featured players: David Dellica as Buddy Layman; Chance Johnsen as CC Showers; Bria Jensen as Buddy’s sister Jennie Mae; Zach Woolpert as Buddy’s father, Ferris Layman; Kristopher Porter as Basil; Caitlin Wolfenstein as Luella; Hannah Schill as Goldie Short; and Caylista Hillan, Jessica Jellie, Evan Amason and Cameron Manning portray the colorful characters who inhabit Zion. — Hannah Schill, Liberty student

Stockdale: “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night” 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, Saturday

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Bria Jensen, David Dellica and Chance Johnsen in a scene from Liberty High’s production of “The Diviners.”

and March 7, 8, 9; Stockdale High School Theatre, 2800 Buena Vista Road; $10; $8 students “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night” is a two-act spoof of the murder mystery plays written in the 1920s. The production takes all the clichés of a good mystery and displays them for the audience’s enjoyment. The play is about a family called the Saltmarshes who own an old inn and tavern called the Olde Wayside Inn in Gloucester, Mass. The inn has very few visi-

tors because of the family’s bizarre behavior. The madness begins when Ebenezer Saltmarsh decides to seek revenge on Effie, the woman who left him at the altar, by running an ad in the local newspaper requesting a nurse to attend to an “unusual patient.” Director and theater teacher CJ Pope said the show is a can’tmiss farce. “I am so proud of the cast, crew and people that came together to create this funny story about a whole lot of crazy people —

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Bruiser, who co-stars in the East Bakersfield High production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” is available for adoption from the Mount Vernon Animal Shelter. PHOTO COURTESY OF STOCKDALE HIGH

A scene from the Stockdale High production of “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night.”

please don't miss this show. It is special.” Featured players: Zach Noriega as Uncle Silas; Mark Adame as Ebenezer; Avery Bookout as Hepzibah; and Kaylee Rundle as Arabella. — Kaylee Rundle, Liberty student

East: “Legally Blonde: The Musical” 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and March 8 and 9; East Bakersfield High School Auditorium, 2200 Quincy St.; $8; 871-7221 “Legally Blonde: The Musical” will premiere Friday at East Bak-

ersfield High School, but unlike other musicals in town this show features two dogs from the Mount Vernon Animal Shelter. “Legally Blonde: The Musical” focuses on the life of Elle Woods as she follows the love of her life to Harvard Law School. Elle is the owner of a little Chihuahua, Bruiser, played in the EBHS production by a loving Chihuahua whose name also is

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Alex Burdick plays Elle Woods in the East Bakersfield High production of “Legally Blonde.”

Bruiser. Bruiser has been at the animal shelter since September until he was fostered for the play by my mom and me. The other dog, Paisley, will be playing Rufus, who is owned by the character Paulette in the show. Both dogs have no theater experience, so this is new for them, but they are learning quickly what it takes to be a part of our theater family! At the end of every show, the dogs will be brought out and it will be announced that both are up for

adoption. Part of the money made from the show will go back to the shelter to support all of the animals that need homes. Featured players: Alex Burdick as Elle Woods; Vicente Arias as Emmett Forrest; Paul Robinson as Warner Huntington III; Kyle Gaines as Professor Callahan; April Toelle as Vivienne Kensington; Julie Verrell as Paulette Buonofuonte; and Cassidy Nelson as Brooke Wyndam. — April Toelle, East student

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‘Parisfal’ When: 9 a.m. Saturday Where: Edwards Bakersfield Stadium 14, 9000 Ming Ave. Admission: $24; $22 seniors; $18 children Running time: Approximately 330 minutes, including two intermissions

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drawing of a dog by Sweet’s daughter, Audrey. Of her piece, “Barkley,” the 8-year-old said, “My friend, Lillianna, taught me how to draw a dog. Barkley is the name of her friend Sydney’s dog.” Williams was delighted to work with the piece. “When I saw it, I thought it was adorable, but I also loved that the young artist was telling a story. ... I loved her drawing style and thought she had already created a very distinctive main subject, Barkley. “For this reason, I decided to stay very true to her work and just infuse some color and dimension into my interpretation. I made a collage of colored paper to achieve this and used photocopies of her work to match her shapes exactly. Then, I took liberty with the background and set Barkley in a colorful landscape.” Along with Williams, other participating artists include Sweet, Brynia Czubko, Jessica McEuen, Alan Urquhart, Joel Arvallo, Troy Brown and Kent Porterfield. (Parents of young artists can start planning for next year’s “Art Imitates Art” show by emailing Sweet at sweet@bakersfieldfoundry.com.)

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in and helps with sets. It’s nice to see him stepping into a lead role. I think people will say, ‘Seeing you dancing in the back, I didn’t know that you could do that.’” Stepping into the lead roles of the French plantation owner and American nurse who loves him are two well-known actors returning to Stars. “Emile and Nellie are two people who haven’t been on Stars stage for a while: Kevin Trueblood and Jennifer Prow. It’s nice to have them back again.”

The group art effort will also be on display at the Bakersfield Art Association’s Art Center with its “Windows and Doors” exhibit. Comprising 16 works, the whimsical collection offers the artists’ interpretation of the theme. Hollyhocks and bougainvillea grow outside some windows, and cats stand guard at doors and windows in other works. BAA art center manager Toni Lott even said one local

building was highlighted for its colorful exterior. “It’s El Torito restaurant’s awning and windows, that golden building with maroon- and cream-colored awnings. It’s really lovely.” Along with enjoying the reception and the works, you can vote for your favorite. Voting is open now (during the art center’s business hours) through March 7. The top three “people’s choice” winners will be announced at the BAA monthly meeting next week. “We like to have these (contests) on First Friday so people can vote. We award first, second and third. It is a monetary prize, $25 to $10. I won third place on our last group show. It’s fun and exciting to be acknowledged this way.” The list of artists, which is a mix of frequent and first-time contributors, includes Iva Cross Fendrick, Patti Doolittle, Laura Mizrahi, Chris Romanini, Jeanie Truitt, Marilyn Cameron, Norma Eaton, Floyd Dillon and David Stiles. Lott said the BAA usually hosts a group show once per quarter. The next may be centered around vacations, which she said is a common annual theme for summer, when artists return from travels with paintings.

Rounding out the cast are Rosie Ayala, as the sassy Tonkinese grass-skirt vendor Bloody Mary; her children, Olivia and Diego Ayala, as Emile’s children, Ngana and Jerome; Shay Burke as womanizing sailor Luther Billis; and Norman Colwell as Cmdr. William Harbison. Cleveland said she’s looking forward to debuting “South Pacific,” which kicks off the theater’s ambitious 2013 lineup. “This season is huge for Stars. I think in doing ‘South Pacific’ first, we’re paying homage to a classic before we get into shows that are newer and adventur-

ous and maybe outside of the box that we’ve created for ourselves. We’re tipping a hat to the beginnings of musical theater.” Upcoming shows include “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” “Les Miserables” and season closer, “The Producers.” Although Cleveland stays busy off stage as a math teacher at Golden Valley High School, she’s looking forward to being a part of the rest of Stars’ season. “I’m going to direct the last show, and I hope to be on stage for some of the

Williams, who will team with fellow photographer Tim Chong for April’s Foundry exhibit, said she is looking forward to seeing the art pairings on Friday. “I got a sneak peek of a few but haven’t seen them displayed side by side yet. I can’t wait to check it out. This show never disappoints.” Also taking part in The Foundry’s reception is Window Sill Pie Co., which will be selling Irish-themed treats. Items include a shortbread variety box, a pie assortment (Irish car bomb tart, pecan pocket pie with Jameson, Guinness chocolate pocket pie and Irish coffee tart), new jams from Pacific Northwest fruits, soda breads and Irish potato candies.

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Eye Street Go & Do Today Bob Elias Kern County Sports Hall of Fame, 2013 Inductee Banquet, with nonhost reception 5:30 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m., Bakersfield Marriott Hotel, 801 Truxtun Ave. $60; $500 for table of 10. 852-7300 or 7475380. Classic Movie Series, see the movie “Fiddler on the Roof,” 7 p.m. today and 11 a.m. Saturday, Maya Cinemas, 1000 California Ave. $6. 636-0484. Free Organ Recital, with Sue Wagner, Elizabeth Kinney, Roxanne Starbuck, Priscilla Beck, Suzanne Wagner, Michael Raney, Michael Haynes, Fred Chynoweth and Ron Christian, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., St. Paul’s Anglican Parish, 2216 17th St. You may purchase a lunch from the church or you may bring your own. 861-6020. Women’s History Month & More, “ChildCitizen Subjects: From Dora the Explorer to Dream Activists,” speaker Nicole GuidottiHernandez, 6:30 p.m., Bakersfield College, Fireside Room, 1801 Panorama Drive. Free. Visit womenshistorymonthatbc.weebly.com. 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 CIF State Wrestling Championships, 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 6 p.m. Saturday, Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $11-$25. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. First Friday Downtown, featuring live music, art openings, specialty shops, galleries and boutiques, artists will set up their artwork, 5 to 9 p.m., Downtown Arts District. Email don@themetrogalleries.com or info@themetrogalleries.com. Want To Become A Teacher? Informational Session, 4 to 7 p.m., CSUB Antelope Valley Campus, 43909 30th St. West, Lancaster. Free parking. Visit www.csub.edu/av. Wine & Beer Tasting, enjoy wine and beer tasting along with appetizers, 5 to 7 p.m., Steak and Grape Restaurant, 4420 Coffee Road, $20. 588-9463.

Saturday “Kern County’s Red Rock Canyon,” presented by Tim Elam, 3 p.m., Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave. $7 adults; $4 children; museum members free. 324-6350. “Parsifal” Opera Concert Live Satellite Feed, provided by the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, 9 a.m., Edwards Cinema, 9000 Ming Ave. $18-$24. 663-3042. 10th annual “Cruisin’ for a Wish” Car Show, hosted by the Stockdale Moose Lodge; music, raffle, 50/50 drawing, vendors, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. Free for spectators;

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have never watched the show, but the buzz is inescapable. Anyone who saw “Lincoln” knew Daniel Day-Lewis would be taking home another statue for best actor, and there’s a good reason for that: He’s the best actor in the world, and maybe the best ever. In his

$40 entry fee; barbecue steak dinner, $12 for spectators. 399-8406. 10th annual Puttin’ On the Dog Open House, low-cost male spay neuter, food, music, vendors, rabies vaccination, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Bakersfield SPCA, 3000 Gibson St. Appointments for neuter clinic are required. Must pay in advance. 3238353, ext. 2. 65th Annual Camellia Show, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Bakersfield Racquet Club, 1660 Pine St. Free. 872-2188. Bakersfield Firefighters Relief Assocation presents Second annual Fishing Derby, 6 a.m. to noon, the Banks of Riveralk Park Lake, 11200 Stockdale Highway. $20 adults; $10 kids; 5 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at Bob's Bait Bucket, Kern River Bait or the day of event. 808-3865. Covenant Community Services presents an Ablin Breakfast, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Venue details are released once a ticket has been reserved or purchased. $45. Proceed benefit local foster children. Reservations, 302-3137. Bakersfield Speedway, Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, American Stocks, gates open at 4 p.m.; races begin at 6 p.m., Bakersfield Speedway, 5001 N. Chester Ave. $10; $5 ages 6-12; under 5 free. bakersfieldspeedway.com or call 393-3373. Book Signing, with author Portia Choi of “Sungsook: Korean War Poems,” 1 to 3 p.m., Russo’s, 9000 Ming Ave. 665-4686. CSUB Coffeehouse, featuring new compositions of Alejandro Arvizu, Cameron Poehner and Tony Rinaldi, plus works by jazz greats like Clifford Brown, Michael Brecker, and Woody Shaw as well as contemporary titans Joshua Redman, Brian Blade, and Scott Henderson, 7:30 p.m., CSUB, Music Building, Room 127, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10; $5 seniors; free for CSUB students with ID. 654-3093. Family Day, 10 a.m., Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave. two adults and up to six children, admission only $20. 324-6350. CSUB FACT Open House, guided tours, demonstrations, scavenger hunt, 1 to 4 p.m., CSUB, Facility for Animal Care and Treatment, 9001 Stockdale Highway. 6543167. Electronic Waste Recycling Event, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stockdale Medical Center, parking lot, 9500 Stockdale Highway. Free. Email nlagness@yahoo.com or 873-4011. Garden Project Community Meeting, learn how to plant your own vegetable garden, 10 a.m. to noon, St. Luke Anglican Church, 2730 Mall View Road. 332-3204. Just for Kids, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave. $7 adults; $5 students with ID, seniors; $4 for children under 18; 5 and under are free. Members are free. 3246350. Please see GO & DO / 30

honor, I watched a couple of his movies: “There Will Be Blood” and “Gangs of New York.” I watched them both, and seeing this guy go from Bill the Butcher to Daniel Plainview is nothing short of amazing. Day-Lewis is like the Michael Jordan or the Elvis of acting. Everyone else is playing for second.

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Kern Canine Activities Agility Trials, 8 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Kern County Fairgrounds, Carnival Lot, 1142 S. P St. Free. 979-5126. Kern Humane Society’s Spay/Neuter Assistance, offers discount coupons to the public on the first Saturday of every month, 325-2589. 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. Relay for Life “Rock for A Cure” Benefit Show, hosted by Team G.E.E.K., music by Rasta Manana, Tall, Dark & 90, A Black Sunday, Expose, Of Athena, Meditated Assault, 6 p.m., Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane. $10. All ages. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society — Relay for Life. Email Team_GEEK@hotmail.com. Seminar for First Responders & Dispatchers, focuses on and addresses the stress of being a first responder, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Riverlakes Community Church, 4301 Calloway Drive. Free, childcare available. Email ginaf@riverlakeschurch.org.

Sunday 19th annual Christian Youth Film Festival, 7 p.m. Sunday, Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $10. christianyouthfilmfestival.org or 323-9041.

THEATER “A Dark & Stormy Night,” 7 pm. today through Saturday, Stockdale High School, 2800 Buena Vista Road. $10 adults; $8 students; $6 with ASB card. 665-2800. “Menopause — The Musical,” 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $45-$65 plus fees; $115 VIP plus fees. vallitix.com or 3225200. “Once Upon a Mattress,” presented by Bakersfield High School’s Theatre Department, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Bakersfield High School, Harvey Auditorium, 1241 G St. $10 students/adults; $5 for children under 12. 324-9841. “South Pacific,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Stars Dinner Theatre, 1931 Chester Ave. Adults dinner/show: $54-$59; $38 show only; students dinner/show: $39; $23 show only. 325-6100. “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. “The Vagina Monologues,” 8 p.m. Friday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $20. 327-PLAY.

“Taming of the Shrew,” 8 p.m. today through Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, CSUB, Doré Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10; $8 seniors, faculty/ staff; $5 students with ID. Limited seating; reservations, 654-3150. “The Diviners,” 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Liberty High School, Performing Arts Center, 925 Jewetta Ave. $6. 587-0925. Improv Comedy Show, with Center For Improv Advancement, 8 p.m. Fridays, JC’s Place, 1901 Chester Ave. $5. 322-8209. Major League Improv, improvisational comedy show, appropriate for families, 6 p.m. Saturdays, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $10. 327-PLAY. V Fair 2013, benefitting VDay 2013, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. Free. 327-PLAY.

ART “Divine Love” Soulful Exhibit, art, books, and greeting cards by artist Aliza McCracken, now until April 30, Moorea Banquet Centre, 8700 Swigert Court, Suite 109. Visit alizamccracken.com. Art After School, for ages 6-12, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $70 members; $75 non-members per four week session. 323-7219 or bmoa.org. 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. Art in the Afternoon, for children, 4 to 5 p.m. today, Beale Memorial Library, Arkelian children’s room, 701 Truxtun Ave. Free. 868-0770. Closing Reception for Christine McBride, 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, nXcafee CoffeeClub & ArtHouse, 2995 N. Baker St. 3034601 or 301-1362. Artwork on Display, by Christina Sweet of “Curiouser and curiouser,” now through February, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. 327PLAY. 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. Patti Doolittle, featured artist for the month of February, Dagny’s Coffee Co., 1600 20th St. 6340806. 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. 322-0544 or 832-8845. Youth Art Contest Show, on display, now until March 23, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, upstairs, 1817 Eye St. Free. 8692320.

MUSIC Blues KRBS Open Blues Jam, The Kern River Saloon, 20 Tobias St., Kernville, 760-376-4786; Kern River Blues Society Open Blues Jam, 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Classic rock Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; John Hollins, 9 p.m. Friday; Juke Boxx, 9 p.m. Saturday. Lone Oak Lounge, 10612 Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; Mystic Red, 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday; Blonde Faith, 9 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday. Chuy's, 8660 Rosedale Highway; 587-5750; Diver Down band, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday. The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; Odie Crabtree, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Comedy Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road, 325-6864; Improv Tuesday — Live comedy with DJ after party, 9 p.m. Tuesdays. On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277625; 7:45 p.m. Thursday. $5. Visit facebook.com/ontherocksbakersfield.

Country Ethel’s Old Corral Cafe, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613; Road Dawgs, 7 p.m. Saturday. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; Vince Galindo, 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Teddy Spanke and the Tex Pistols, 9500 Brimhall Road, 8311413; Teddy Spanke and the Tex Pistols, 9:30 p.m. Saturday. $5. Trout’s & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 3996700; Red Simpson, 7 p.m. Monday. Free.

Dancing African Heritage Dance, celebrating African History month by experiencing African songs, dances and drums with Ayo, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Studio 9, 4000 Easton Drive, Suite 9. $5. Email sharpemouzon@yahoo.com or 760-917-3685. 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, 323-7111; 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. 324-1390, 325-3086 or 399-3658. Laf-A-Lot Dance Club, 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Kern City Town Hall, 1003 Pebble Beach Drive. $10 non members. 324-2231. Pairs and Spares Dance, with Steve Woods, 7 p.m. Friday, Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $7; $9 nonmembers. 399-3575. Whirlaways Square Dance Club, has workshops every first, third, fourth and fifth Mondays, Park Stockdale Civic Association Community Center, 205 Rio Bravo Drive. whirlaways.org or 213-3105.

DJ Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; DJ Brian, 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesday. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. 3237111; live in the mix: old school, ’80s and ’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. On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277625; DJ Chuck One, 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday. Free. 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.

Goth Riley’s Tavern, The Black Stage, 1523 19th St.; DJ’s, dancing, 9 p.m. Saturday.

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. Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633-

WINE; live jazz & wine bar featuring Mike Montano, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 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. Wine Me Up, 3900 Coffee Road, 588-8556, Mark Meyer and Steve Eisen, 7 p.m. Friday; Mauro with Rico Velazquez and Jamie, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Free.

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. Don Perico Restaurant, 2660 Oswell St., Suite 133, 871-2001; 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court; 3237111, 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. 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. Please see GO & DO / 31

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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. Prime Cut’s Third annual Karaoke Contest, qualifying round, first 10 get to compete to qualify, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday, with finals on March 22, The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road. 831-1413. 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 Lounge, 2915 Taft Highway; 397-3599; 7 to 10 p.m. Sundays. 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. open mic. 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. Free.

Reggae/ska On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277685; Oedipus, Up Rooted, White Glove, 9 p.m. Saturday to 1:30 a.m. Sunday. $5. 21 & over only. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; Mento Buru, Amity Flow, DJ Mikey, 9 p.m. Friday.

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

Rock KC Steakhouse, 2515 F St., 3229910; 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. On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277685; Kanvaz, DJ Danny Boi, La Ligera, 9 p.m. Friday to 1:30 a.m. Saturday. $5. 21 and over only. Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; live bands, 9 p.m. every Thursday.

Rockabilly On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277685; Vince Galindo, 8 p.m. Monday. Free.

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. The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; Mystic Duo, 7 p.m. Wednesday.

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS Monday 3/4 “Free from Anger” Workshop, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Pacific Health Education Center, 5300 California Ave., Suite 200. Free. Registration, 633-5300. Senior Discovery Days, for seniors 60 and older receive 50 percent off admission, 10 percent discount in the gift store, CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway. 872-2256.

Tuesday 3/5 Aaron Lewis, 7 p.m., Buck Owens Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. $49.50-$55.50. vallitix.com or 322-5200. **SOLD OUT. Bunnies & Baskets, create an Easter basket, egg matching game, snack, 10 to 11 a.m., Valley Plaza Mall, 2701 Ming Ave. Free. Visit valleyplazamall.com or 3962801. 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 3/6 “Rigoletto Encore” Opera Concert Live Satellite, provided by the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, 6:30 p.m., Edwards Cinema, 9000 Ming Ave. $18. 6633042. Film Club, with Cody Meek, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. Independent Film Festival, see the movie “Hyde Park on Hudson,” 7 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Saturday, Maya Cinemas, 1000 California Ave. $6. 636-0484.

Thursday 3/7 “A Dark & Stormy Night,” 7 pm. Thursday through Saturday, Stockdale High School, 2800 Buena Vista Road. $10 adults; $8 students; $6 with ASB card. 6652800. Free Organ Recital, with Kathie Riebe, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., St.

Paul’s Anglican Parish, 2216 17th St. You may purchase a lunch from the church or you may bring your own. 861-6020. Paley Fest featuring “The Walking Dead,” 8 p.m., Edwards Cinema, 9000 Ming Ave. $15. 6633042. Women’s History Month & More, “International Women’s Students at BC: Experiences & Perspectives,” moderator Shohreh Rahman, 11 a.m., Bakersfield College, Fireside Room, 1801 Panorama Drive. Free. Visit womenshistorymonthatbc.weebly.com. Women’s History Month & More, “International Women of Greater Bakersfield: Experiences & Reflections, moderator Shohreh Rahman, 6:30 p.m., Bakersfield College, Fireside Room, 1801 Panorama Drive. Free. Visit womenshistorymonthatbc.weebly.com.

Friday 3/8 “Once Upon a Mattress,” presented by Bakersfield High School’s Theatre Department, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Bakersfield High School, Harvey Auditorium, 1241 G St. $10 students/adults; $5 for children under 12. 324-9841. “South Pacific,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Stars Dinner Theatre, 1931 Chester Ave. Adults dinner/show: $54-$59; $38 show only; students dinner/show: $39; $23 show only. 325-6100. “Sunset Trail,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Masonic Temple, 1920 18th St. $20 for dinner shows; $10 matinee. Visit bgpplays.com or 330-0423. “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. “Wit,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $15 general; $10 students/seniors. 327-PLAY. 37th annual Jazz Jam, 8 p.m., CSUB, Doré Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $12; $8 seniors; free for CSUB students with ID. 6543093. Condors vs. Ontario Reign, come see ZOOperstars, 10-foot tall mascot characters (Friday) and first 2,000 fans 5 and older receive a double bobble head of goalies Scott Greenham and Brian Stewart (Saturday), 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $8 to $30. Tickets: Rabobank box office, bakersfieldcondors.com or 324-7825. David Mallett, “No Stinkin’ Service Charge Blues Series,” presented by World Records, 7 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. $25. 8313100. Fantastic Friday Storytime, hosted by John’s Incredible Pizza; games, prizes, guest the Incredible Bear, 10 a.m. to noon, Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave. Free. FLICS International Cinema Society, presents “Marwencol,”

7:30 p.m., Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $5. flics.org or call 4280354. Oxfam America Hunger Banquet, draw a ticket which assigns you an income level, then sit based on income level where you will either enjoy a satisfying dinner, a humble meal, a few meager servings of food, 6 p.m. Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Drive. Free. 395-4051. Rick Springfield, 8 p.m., Eagle Mountain Casino, 681 S. Tule Reservation Road, Porterville. $25 general; $35 reserved. Tickets online at eaglemtncasino.com or 559-788-6220.

Saturday 3/9 42nd annual Collectors Showcase Antique Show Sale, sponsored by Glass & China Collectors; glassware, pottery, china, dolls, silver, linens, toys, furniture, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Hodel’s, Kern Rooms, 5917 Knudsen Drive. $4. 399-1140 or 399-7074. Bakersfield Speedway, Late Models, Sport Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, American Stocks, gates open at 4 p.m.; races begin at 6 p.m., Bakersfield Speedway, 5001 N. Chester Ave. $15; $5 ages 6-12; under 5 free. bakersfieldspeedway.com or call 393-3373. Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, presents “Karl Orff: Carmina Burana,” 8 p.m., Rabobank Theater, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $34 to $50; full-time students half price. bakersfieldsymphony.org or 3237928. Book Signing, with Robb Fulcher of “The Snake Who Would Not Bend,” 1 to 3 p.m., Russo’s, 9000 Ming Ave. 665-4686. Entertaining Spring Fling, theme: Spring! learn about tablescapes and entertaining, 10 to 11 a.m., Beladagio, 9500 Brimhall Road, Suite 705. Free. 829-2288. Model Railroad Show & Swap Meet, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. $7; children 13 and under are free. Email carldw@aol.com or 3316695. National Wild Turkey Federation Fundraiser, 5 to 11 p.m., Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 P St. $75 single; $100 couple; $1,250 for a table of eight. 3333395. 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. Side by Side, for children ages 38, art projects, painting, sculpting and more, 10 to 11 a.m., Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $10 members; $15 non-members; children need to be accompanied by an adult. 323-7219 or bmoa.org.