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The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, April 18, 2013

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Index Movies on the Patio ................................ 24 This Week’s Obsessions .......................... 25 Arts Alive .................................................. 26 Review: ‘Crimes of the Heart’ ................ 27 The Lowdown with Matt Munoz.............. 28 The truth about Area 51 .......................... 29 Guitar Masters music series.................. 30 Calendar .............................................. 34-35

Kern kids: Talent to burn High school students put it on the line in talent/airband contest BY MATT MUNOZ Californian staff writer mmunoz@bakersfield.com

ll due respect to AC/DC, but it’s not a long way to the top if you want to rock ’n’ roll — at least not this week. It’ll just require a quick car trip downtown for dozens of talented high school kids to compete in the Phenom Best of Bakersfield Talent and Airband Competition at BHS’ Harvey Auditorium. Plugging in, playing and singing are optional. Charisma and stage presence are not. In the contest, Christopher Borges, choir director at BHS, saw a great opportunity to raise funds toward a hoped-for 2014 trip to Carnegie Hall for his students. But he’s discovered along the way that this event is a lot more than a fundraiser. It has the makings of an invaluable showcase for Bakersfield’s most talented teens. “The kids always surprise us with what they come up with,” he said. “The fact that we have involvement from across the district is great, making connections with all these kids who are doing such great things.” The contest, which runs Friday and Saturday, is modeled after every tal-

Frontier High School’s Lauren Utt, center, and her group performed a song from the movie “Pitch Perfect” at the April 5 competition.

ent competition on television today: a panel of celebrity judges will offer feedback to contestants, but the decision on who makes it to the top is in the hands of the audience. And with a cash prize for first place, there are 750 good reasons to come out on top. “I don’t want the kids to be motivated by money, but of course, getting kids from other schools to come here and perform, you have to have something that draws them other than to perform on the Harvey stage,” said Borges. “That’s kind of the Please see AIR / 32

Phenom Best of Bakersfield Talent / Airband Competition When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: Bakersfield High Harvey Auditorium, 1241 G St. Admission: $7 Friday, $10 Saturday Information: 324-9841, ext. 71, bhschoirs.com or facebook.com/ bakersfieldphenom

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Kelly Garrison and his band Garrison & Sons perform a Mumford & Sons hit during an airband competition on April 5 at Frontier High School. A similar event will be held this weekend at Bakersfield High.

A taste-good (and feel-good) meal Top chef preparing dinner whose proceeds help kids THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN

andi Schwartz, presidentelect of Bakersfield East Rotary, has no way of knowing if it’s the gourmet meal prepared by celebrated Bakersfield chef Terry Maxwell that typically sells out the annual dining/wine event that has become the group’s signature fundraiser. “But it certainly doesn’t hurt.” And with a menu that features chicken Milan, osso bucco and tiramisu among other tempting dishes, Schwartz said Tuesday that tickets were going fast. But seats are still available for Saturday’s event, though “we limit it to 300,” Schwartz cautioned.

Vino Amore When: 5 p.m. Saturday Where: Leddy Hall at Garces Memorial High, 2800 Loma Linda Drive Tickets: $75 or $600 for a reserved table of six Information: 706-6663

Vino Amore evolved six years ago from a more informal pasta event the 70-member-strong Rotary East held for several years. Proceeds from the event go to a variety of good causes, like the search for a valley fever vaccine, the Ronald McDonald House, the Boys & Girls Club and the Miriam A. Jamison Center. But no beneficiaries are more grateful than the children of east

Bakersfield, who receive school supplies with money raised at Vino Amore. “I get to go to the Homeless Shelter with backpacks, and these kids have never had a backpack,” said Schwartz, a registered nurse. “They look up and say, ‘This is mine? I get to keep it?’ The things we do for kids on the eastside is just incredible.” And Bakersfield East Rotary does it as a family, Schwartz said. Not only is the cooking provided by Maxwell — owner of T.L. Maxwell’s Restaurant & Bar downtown — but the newly minted City Council member attends every lunchtime meeting, even if it mean bringing along his granddaughter. “I love my Rotary family,” Schwartz said. “They’re the family I want, not the family I have.”

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Bruschetta will be served as an appetizer at Vino Amore.

In addition to the feast, there will be a variety of auction items available for purchase, including two guitars, one autographed by country music legend Merle Haggard and the other signed by a

number of celebrities; a oneweek stay at a condo in Carpenteria; a Charriol women’s watch that features 12 diamonds; and more items, ranging from restaurant gift cards to a portrait sitting.

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Cast a line and catch some fun (or money) at derby Water low, but fish population is not BY ASHLEY FISCHER Contributing writer

f catching a $20,000 fish in Isabella Lake seems like finding a needle in a haystack, good news: the haystack is a lot smaller this year. The lake is about 18 feet lower — and 3 square miles smaller — than it was this time last year, said Kern River Water Master Chuck Williams. “Last year was a dry year,” Williams said Wednesday. “And this year is drier.” But an uncooperative snowpack is not enough to preempt the 24th annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, say organizers. “To put it in perspective, everyone was used to the water level being really high, said George Stahl, who sits on the board of directors for the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce. “Now that it’s lower, it looks a lot different, and it gives the appearance that there’s a lot less water than there is. But even as it stands now, Lake Isabella is still one of the largest bodies of water in Southern California.” It’s not just anglers who look forward to the derby, one

24TH ANNUAL ISABELLA LAKE FISHING DERBY When: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday Where: Derby Headquarters, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella Cost: $20 individual registration; $45 family registration (includes two adults and three children). Up to three additional children may be added to a family registration for $5 per child (children ages 15 and under). Registration deadline: 7 a.m. Saturday Derby Headquarters registration pickup/in-person registration: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday. Information: 760-379-5236, or isabellafishingderby.com

Prize breakdown Total available winnings: $250,000 $20,000 fish: 1 (payout is doubled if the competitor is wearing the official 2013 derby T-shirt or hoody.) $10,000 fish: 9 $50-$1,000 fish: 989 Cash prizes will be awarded for the longest-trout contest (fish may be tagged or untagged); $1,000 for first place. Note: No fish will be accepted for prize money if caught before the start of the derby; any winner of the $20,000 or $10,000 prize will be subject to a polygraph examination. JOHN HARTE / THE CALIFORNIAN

Vern Alford of Lake Isabella displays a tagged trout he landed during the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby in 2012. This beauty fetched $100.

of the largest amateur trout fishing competitions in the country. The event is a boon to the Kern River Valley economy. “The fishing derby is one of those events that affects the entire valley,” Stahl said. “Clothing stores depend on Christmas to get them through the year, and that’s what the derby is like for a lot

of the merchants up here, which is why the chamber would never cancel something like this — it’s too important.” But Stahl and Williams agree that lower water levels increase the need for caution. When the lake was created for recreational purposes more than 60 years ago, the decision was made to leaves trees and

other matter on the lake bottom for protective habitat. When the water is low, those obstacles are closer to the surface and present an even greater hazard, especially to boaters. “They could hit a snag and rip the bottom of their boat out,” Williams said. Stahl echoed that warning: Please see DERBY / 33

Camping information Many avid fishermen and women like to set up early to stake out their fishing spot, and that involves some camping. In addition to the usual Isabella Lake campgrounds, the U.S. Forest Service has agreed to open other day-use sites for camping during the derby weekend only: Engineer Point, Paradise Cove, Boulder Gulch, Kissack Cove and Rich Gulch. These special campsites will be available beginning at 6 a.m. today and will remain open until 6 p.m. Monday. For information, call 760379-5646. Also book campsites through recreation.gov.

More to explore as Third Thursday starts season BY STEFANI DIAS Californian assistant lifestyles editor sdias@bakersfield.com

hird time may be the charm for Third Thursdays, a monthly seasonal gathering starting back up today. Now entering its third year, organizers said that the event is truly coming into its own. “We had hundreds (attending); now we’re drawing thousands. We were restricted the first year or so, constricted to the park by construction,” said Downtown Business Association president Cathy Butler. “With completion of Q Street and the Sister City Gardens (on 18th Street), we were able to expand, involve the businesses that are in the area.” Those gardens will be the scene for one of the additions to this

Third Thursday When: 5:30 p.m. today Where: Central Park at Mill Creek, 21st and R streets Information: 325-5892

year’s event. Starting with an after-party for the Women’s Business Conference at 4:30 p.m., the scenic locale will host a wine garden with beverages from Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant. Featuring appetizers from Garden Spot, the after-party will be open only to attendees of the sold-out conference. But the gardens are open to the public at 5:30 p.m. with a performance by Stella & The Steel Cats and a “Salute to Women in Art” display.

Along with beautifying the area, the improvements have drawn businesses, such as Fit for Life, which will celebrate its grand opening at 6 tonight at its 701 19th St. location. The fitness center plans to get more involved next month with an obstacle course and an endurance test pitting city and county employees against one another on stationary bikes. Neighboring antique stores on 19th Street may be next on board for the Third Thursday slate, according to Butler. “We’re bringing new partners to the table. It was tough for the staff to do it all (in the beginning). By partnering with different organizations and groups, we’re able to expand it.” Also new to the event is the

replica mill being built near 17th Street behind Mexicali. As for partners, the event welcomes a mix of existing and new, including Advanced Beverage Co., which hosts the beer garden; Rabobank and Imbibe, sponsoring the art tribute and wine garden; and Bright House Networks, whose concert series kicks off tonight with the old-school sounds of Thee Deval Project. Although activities expand through Mill Creek, the big draw for families remains at Central Park, which will host a kids’ activities area, dance performances and an assortment of vendors. Along with wares such as purses and clothing, booths will sell a selection of food, from gyros and tri-tip (from Goose Loonies) to lime slushies, shaved ice, kettle

korn, Mexican food and more, according to Melanie Farmer, DBA’s director of membership and events. Butler said that events like Third Thursday, First Friday and the recent Bakersfield Amazing Race are increasing awareness for fun to be had downtown. With movies at the Fox Theater on tap this summer, monthly events and others in the works, businesses are hoping to get more people to the area. Third Thursday “is a great place to bring your family or a date and enjoy the weather. It’s a mini fair for the night, all sorts of food to enjoy, sit and listen to a concert. There’s a beautiful walk in the evening to go along Mill Creek and head down to the Sister City Gardens.”

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Arts, movies and happy Celebrated music films brighten local screens hour, all at Valentien BY MATT MUNOZ

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Happy Arts Hour Featuring work by Liz Sherwyn When: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday Admission: $15; $10, Arts Council of Kern members All events held at Valentien Restaurant & Wine Bar, 3310 Truxtun Ave., Suite 160. 864-0397.

throughout the state that have artistic significance. In late July or August, the council will charter a bus to head to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. Goss said plans are still being finalized but the council will offer larger quarterly trips interspersed with smaller outings such as to the Huntington Library in Pasadena for a Southwest Chamber Music concert. But first up is Monday’s happy hour, which will highlight artist Liz Sherwyn. “The work is cut paper that has been cut by an X-Acto knife. All of the work is inspired by Please see MOVIES / 33

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Saturday: “Ratatouille” April 27: “Bull Durham” May 4: “The Sting” May 11: “Still Bill” May 18: “Singin’ in the Rain” May 25: “The Breakfast Club” Movies screened at sundown (around 8 p.m.) Saturdays

ll galleries exhibit art, but not all art is exhibited at galleries. To prove the point, Valentien Restaurant & Wine Bar, which will host the inaugural Happy Arts Hour for the Arts Council of Kern on Monday. Supporting the visual arts is nothing new for Valentien owners Jeramy Brown and Jennifer Sanderson, who also will kick off a season of Movies on the Patio Saturday. That dedication made the restaurant a perfect choice for the kickoff happy hour, said Anthony Goss, Arts Council vice president. “We chose Valentien because they are a local establishment that has a priority of highlighting local artists to give them a space to show and sell. They promote the culinary and visual arts.” Monday’s gathering is just the first in what Goss said will be a monthly Monday night event featuring local artists and performers. “We want to provide a mixer for people on the arts, to showcase local arts organizations, businesses, venues and establishments that promote the arts in our community. Each month will be educational or experiential.” Although upcoming venues may include Stars Theatre Restaurant and The Empty Space, Goss said there’s no limit geographically in the county. “Downtown is a really fun venue, but we’re trying to branch out into outlying areas and communities — the Tehachapi area, Lake Isabella, Delano — to highlight theater or performing arts groups there.” Also on tap for the summer is ArtVentures, Arts Council road trips to destinations

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wo must-see music documentaries will be rolling through town this month: “Marley,” about the life of reggae music icon Bob Marley at FLICS at the Fox on Friday, and “Sound City,” an affectionate tribute to a storied Los Angeles recording studio that plays at Maya Cinemas on April 24 and 27. “Marley” features extensive live performance and interview footage from the late Jamaican musician, along with recollections from family members and musicians, plus lots of music from the Marley catalog. If you’ve seen previous Marley bio-docs “Caribbean Nights” and “Time Will Tell,” much of the footage may look familiar; however, the production quality of “Marley” and updated interviews present a more humanizing glimpse into the singer’s life and legacy. Friday’s showtime is 7:30 p.m. sharp. Admission is $5. Tickets are available at the box office day of show only. The Fox is located at 2001 H St. For more information call 324-1369 or visit flics.org. Dave Grohl’s directorial debut with “Sound City” is like a love letter to rock ’n’ roll. Filmed inside the famed Sound City Studios located in the San Fernando Valley, the documentary includes interviews with a number of artists who recorded within its scruffy, hallowed walls. Among the list: Stevie

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Fox Theater, 2001 H St. Admission: $5 Information: 324-1369 or flics.org

‘Sound City’ When: 7 p.m. April 24 and 10 a.m. April 27 Where: Maya Cinemas, 1000 California Ave. Admission: $6 Information: 636-0484 or mayacinemas.com

Nicks, Lee Ving of Fear, Rick Springfield, Paul McCartney, Lars Ulrich of Metallica, Rivers Cuomo, not to mention Krist Novoselic, who along with Grohl and the late Kurt Cobain recorded “Nevermind,” the record that kicked open the door for Nirvana. Only a respected musician, fan and music lover like Grohl, who now owns the actual analog Sound City sound board, could have pulled this off with such sincerity. “Sound City” is presented as part of Maya’s ongoing Independent Film Festival. Showtimes are 7 p.m. April 24 and 10 a.m. April 27. Admission is $6. Maya Cinemas is located at 1000 California Ave. For more information call 6360484 or visit mayacinemas.com.

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Best Blu-ray player ever and it’s not overpriced? T

he Oppo BDP-95 Blu-ray player is my current favorite thing in the world. I really hate junk electronics, but I also have a very low tolerance for overpriced gear. Well the folks at Oppo have once again proved that there’s still really excellent gear out there without the huge price tags. have to warn you up front that you can’t buy Oppo gear in Bakersfield, which is a crying shame. But you can order direct from Oppo, and they’re in California, so you’ll get your gear in a day or two. ome background: My last Blu-ray player was a high-end Denon model. It cost more than a house payment, was the size of a breadbox, and weighed 30 pounds. I know this because I got to box it up and send it back to Denon. Twice. The thing would freeze up in the middle of a movie, which would be bad enough from a bargain unit, but in a flagship piece it’s just ridiculous. I still have it, because I figure that if a burglar breaks in, he’ll injure his back trying to steal it, which will make him easier to catch. ith Oppo, if you want great build quality and top-shelf performance, you can get it for a very reasonable $499. The company makes only one thing — Blu-ray players — and there are only three models. I did a ton of research and quickly realized the Oppo bargain unit, the BDP-95, would meet my needs. It’s the first thing I’ve bought in some time that I actually felt was underpriced. Get one! Don’t bother trying to get one at a discount, because they cost the same everywhere, like Apple products. Get yours at Oppo.com. You’ll thank me later.

Audioengine W3 Ever wondered why you can’t use your computer or iPod for all your music? Well you can, and it sounds fantastic. Just grab yourself an Audioengine W3 and plug it into your PC or Mac’s USB port. It highjacks your sound card and sends the signal via Bluetooth to the receiver, which will plug into anything with audio inputs. Want to enjoy your entire music collection while you’re lounging by the pool? Plug the W3 into your boombox and you’ll have access to everything on your computer from inside your house. Hook it up to your home theater receiver and your old stereo in the garage —

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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.

wherever you like to listen to music. It’s fast, it’s incredibly easy, and it will replace every CD player in the world. And it will stream anything on your computer — Internet radio, satellite, movies, TV shows — anything. These things are really cool, and cost around $150. There’s another version for iPod users for about the same price. If you have a lot of music on your computer like I do, this has to be the best way to access your collection anywhere on your property.

‘Love for Levon’ The coolest thing I’ve discovered in the entertainment world is a new CD/Blu-ray set called “Love for Levon.” Late last year, after the death of the great Levon Helm, a bunch of

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very talented artists gathered at The Barn, Helm’s New York home and concert venue. The idea was to raise enough money to preserve the place as a landmark so it didn’t get turned into a Starbucks or a strip mall. If you’re a fan of Helm and The Band, there’s a lot to love on these discs. There’s John Mayer, My Morning Jacket, Lucinda Williams, Jakob Dylan, Warren Haynes, Gregg Allman, Roger Waters and many more. The best thing is, they all sing and play their hearts out; Helm was clearly a very big deal to all these artists, and it shows. A word of warning to all you audiophiles out there: You have to look at this collection as a historic performance, not as a technological masterpiece. The sound quality is a bit underwhelming. Truth be told, the sound is awful. A lot of the songs sound like they were recorded on a cell phone. It’s disgraceful, really. This show was a once-in-a-lifetime tribute to a true legend, and it deserved proper engineering. That said, “Love for Levon” is still well worth the $24 I paid for it on Amazon. If you don’t already have it, get Scorsese’s “The Last Waltz” — The Band’s 1976 all-star concert film — when you order “Love for Levon.” Both are great to watch, even if only one of them is great to listen to.

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Find a perch at BC for ‘Birds’ School’s student art show stunning

akersfield College’s outdoor production of “The Birds” has little, if any, connection to the Alfred Hitchcock suspense film with the same title. Far from it, actually, since it’s a comedy written in 441 BC by a Greek playwright named Aristophanes and it’s just as funny today as it was in ancient times. Even funnier, perhaps, given the Mel Brooks-inspired touches BC drama professor Kimberly Chin has added to the play, which opens Friday in a make-shift space between the BC gym and Memorial Stadium. Chin grew up watching the comedian and said she couldn’t help but think of Brooks as she was adapting “The Birds,” especially the Roman segment of his film “History of the World Part I.” “Aristophanes is very playful with his words and has created some truly hilarious characters,” she said. “Like Mel Brooks, we have meshed ancient times with modern terms and references.” Audraey Torres, who plays Iris, daughter of the Greek god Zeus, applauds Chin’s adaptation of the play. “Kim’s made it much more understandable for modern audiences,” she said. “There are references to Steven Seagal and Kim Kardashian and some of the most amazing songs you’ll ever hear.” One of those songs — “Zeus’ Fall,” a parody of the Oscar-winning song, “Skyfall” — will be sung by Torres. The play’s satirical plot concerns two citizens of Athens who enlist the aid of the birds’ kingdom to reduce the power of the gods in a plan to cut off their access to humans by creating a new city in the sky — a sort of utopia. Jotae Fraser, who plays a man called Pisthetaerus, said his character is clever, quick and very persuasive. “We drink a potion that changes us into birds,” Fraser said. “I’m a crow, the most intelligent of all birds.” Face masks, some of them

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“Tower," a drawing by Sariah Rodier, is among the works on exhibit at the BC Students’ Art Show.

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From left, Amanda Duke, Jotae Fraser, and McKenna Moses dance in a scene from “The Birds.”

GO & DO BC Students’ Art Show Opening reception: 5:30 to 7 p.m. this evening Where: Bakersfield College Jones Gallery, 1801 Panorama Drive Admission: Free Information: 395-4674

‘The Birds’ When: 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday Where: Outdoors in front of the Bakersfield College gym, 1801 Panorama Drive Admission: $5.50; $3.50 students Information: 395-4326

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adorned with brilliantly colored feathers and jewels are an important part of the play as they serve to identify the particular species

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the actor is portraying. To appear as a crow, Fraser dons a feathery black mask that clings to the top of his head and covers his eyes. “This is the first play I’ve done with a mask, and I like it,” he said. “It helps me get an idea of the character; Pisthetærus is very ambitious and always has a plan; he’s thinking: ‘This is my plan, I don’t want to mess this up.’” Fraser, who appeared in “A Flea in Her Ear” and “Faust” while at BC, plans to transfer to a fouryear institution in September. He’s been accepted by California Institute of the Arts in Valencia and Chapman University in Orange County but said it probably will be Cal Arts. “The Birds,” which continues on April 26, 27, and 28, will be presented outdoors, just as it was in ancient times. The performances start at 5 p.m. and end at sundown. “We are bringing in metal benches and a few seats for those with special physical needs,” Chin said. We recommend our audience comes prepared for weather conditions and they might consider bringing seat cushions as they do for sporting events.” Children younger than 6 years will not be admitted, Chin said, adding that this particular play by Aristophanes can be considered bawdier than much of Shakespeare’s work. At the time it was written, women and children were prohibited from attending Greek comedic performances due

BC art show Expect to see a range of techniques, processes and materials in the annual Bakersfield College art students’ exhibition that opens this evening on campus at the Jones Gallery. “All the work is strong, but there are some large charcoal pieces from Laura Borneman’s drawing courses that are really outstanding,” said art department chair David Koeth. “There is also a strong body of photographic work.” The show features both twodimensional and three-dimensional work. It also includes pieces from the ceramics and the design courses. Koeth also shared some information about a new studio arts degree that will be available starting in September. “The newest development for the art department this year is the recent approval of the AA-T or transfer degree in studio arts,” he said. “This will allow graduates to seamlessly transfer to a CSU campus. We’re really hoping that students take advantage of this new degree.

Americana Festival With an emphasis on bluegrass, four different bands with entertain Saturday afternoon at the second annual Americana Festival. Except for the Celtic group Banshee in the Kitchen, all of the groups play music that originated in the United States, said Shari Fortino, one of the organizers. “Americana is mostly acoustic style music,” she said. “Celtic isn’t normally under that heading

but bluegrass has its roots in Celtic — actually, lots of music does. And we really like Banshee.” In the Nick of Time, the Roustabouts and Slideways are the other groups that will perform in the pole barn at Murray Family Farms. Seating is on hay bales and chairs will also be provided. Tickets can be purchased in advance at World Records, California Keyboards or online at murrayfamilyfarms.com.

New online journal The first issue of the Levan Humanities Review is now accessible online and soon will be available in a print. “We're arranging to have a very nice, inexpensive hard copy version through Amazon.com,” said Jack Hernandez, editor of the journal, which is a publication of the Norman Levan Center for the Humanities based at Bakersfield College. It features articles, essays, book reviews, and poetry that contribute to readers’ understanding of the humanities in general and more specifically to the humanities in relation to science and medicine. The journal is limited to local writers. Hernandez said he would welcome work from people who are professionals in other fields — doctors or lawyers, for example, who might write on the legal and scientific aspects of bioethics as they relate to visual art, literature, theater, history, the social sciences and other areas of the humanities. Submissions for the 2014 edition must be received by Dec. 1, 2013. For guidelines, call Hernandez at 395-4339 or go to bakersfieldcollege.edu/lhr/

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Part heart, part humor, entirely great Empty Space cast, crew put on a winning show BY CAMILLE GAVIN Contributing writer

o yourself a huge favor this weekend and see “Crimes of the Heart” at The Empty Space. I confess I have a certain bias because this Pulitzer Prize winner by Beth Henley is one of my favorite plays. Even so, at the opening night performance last Friday, director Bob Kempf’s firstrate cast did a superb job of bringing to life Henley’s wellwritten lines. All the action takes place in the kitchen of a 1970s-era home in Mississippi equipped with a pink wall phone that at one point gets thrust into the fridge and a bottle opener nailed to the side of a cabinet, a handy spot for popping the cap on an ice-cold bottle of Coke. It’s a setting that allows for some very funny stage business, such as a scene where the usually controlled Lenny (Amy Hall) literally sweeps her bossy cousin Chick (Jennifer Maddern) out the

“Crimes of the Heart” When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. Admission: $15; $10 students and seniors Information: 327-PLAY

back door. I won’t describe the details of the scene but I can tell you that the audience roared with laughter when it reached its climax. Humor is the play’s strong point, not an easy thing to carry out when the story concerns three sisters, ages 24, 27 and 30, who are dealing with a good deal of pathos. What you have is attempted murder on the part of Babe (Ellie Sivesind), who is charming and thoroughly believable as the seemingly innocent youngest sister; the dubious claims of instant Hollywood stardom on the part of Meg (Cody Ganger); and Lenny’s repressed anger at knowing she wasn’t her dead mother’s favorite child.

For the most part, the play zips along at a breathless pace. It’s over in a little under two hours but seemed a much shorter time for me. The only place it slows down involves Doc (Brian Sivesind) and Meg, who become a bit maudlin as they sit at the kitchen table getting drunk on bourbon as they recall what led to their breakup, somehow connected with an incident in Biloxi five years before, during Hurricane Camille. Frankly, it was never clear to me what caused the split but maybe that was intentional on the part of the playwright or maybe that's the way Kempf, the director, wanted it to be played. Henley’s genius is in the way she allows these various issues to evolve. The playwright presents them superficially at first. For example, when Babe is asked why she shot her husband, she responds, “I just didn’t like his looks.” Yet before the end of the first act, Barnett Lloyd, Babe’s eager, fresh-faced lawyer (well-portrayed by Matthew Borton), turns up with evidence proving her illicit relationship with a 15-year-

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From left, Cody Ganger, Ellie Sivesind and Amy Hall appear as the Magrath sisters in “Crimes of the Heart,” which is currently playing at The Empty Space.

old boy. One constant is the see-saw love-hate relationships the three sisters have with one another that are as comical as they are emotional. And perfectly understandable to anyone who has a sister — or, for that matter, a brother. There are a number of fascinat-

ing scenes where all three are simultaneously shouting, stomping their feet and waving their hands. Then in an instant, they joyously throw their arms around each other or are overcome with uncontrollable laughter. The odd part is that it all makes sense in the end.

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DJ takes a spin to Coachella Festival gig of lifetime for local vinyl master

akersfield is being soundly represented at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio — which enters its final weekend Friday — with the eclectic sounds of Alex Rodriguez, aka DJ Moustache, who was offered the chance of a lifetime. “I’m friends with some of the people at Goldenvoice (promoters of the festival) and I’ve been helping out the Glasshouse Record store in Pomona, which also has some affiliation,” said Rodriguez, 33, who lives his life immersed in vintage vinyl as collector, dealer and working deejay. “I got a text message that said ‘Hey, do you want to deejay at Coachella?’ My answer was ‘Ummmmm ... YES!’” Now in its 12th year, Coachella draws 80,000-plus music fans to the Empire Polo Club in Indio on two consecutive weekends for three days of non-stop music. Performing this year are Red Hot Chili Peppers, rappers Wu-Tang Clan, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Vampire Weekend, Violent Femmes, The Selecter, Social Distortion, Metric and 169 other acts from the worlds of electro, rock, punk and whatever the latest noise on the minds of the hip and happening is. Split among two outdoor stages and three massive tents, it has to be experienced to be believed. Rodriguez, who’s attended the festival twice, was careful to keep his expectations in check when he was offered the gig. “Originally, I was told

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Bakersfield deejay Alex Rodriguez, aka DJ Moustache, poses on Sunday at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio. The festival resumes this weekend.

I would be spinning in the campgrounds after the bands were done playing. I had no idea they were going to throw me on the Gobi tent. I got a text from the campground DJ manager that said ‘check the lineup.’ I checked it out and saw that it said ‘Moustache.’ I replied back to him with ‘Why does it say Moustache?’ He replied with ‘That’s you, son!’ That’s when I started hyperventilating, got crazy nervous and wanted to hide.” Listed on the official Coachella schedule, Rodriguez’s stage name is printed in the opening 11:30 a.m. Gobi tent opening slot alongside reggae icon Lee “Scratch” Perry, Odd Future’s Earl Sweatshirt and others. “Last week I played ’60s and ’70s funk and soul 45s,” Rodriguez said of the festival’s

first weekend. “I wanted to give them something they weren’t going to hear much of the rest of the weekend. The campgrounds were an eclectic mix. They applauded me when I was done. I had people come up to me all through the weekend saying that they liked my set and that it blew their mind that I was spinning 45s. I even had a couple people want to take a picture with me, which felt so weird. I’m just a dude playing records. It’s not like I’m making great music.” Speaking of celebrities, the side-stage crowd mix provided a show of its own. “I was more excited over seeing musicians I admired than celebrities. I stood next to Blake Anderson from the show ‘Workaholics’ during the Descendents set, saw Lindsay Lohan, stood next to

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.

Chloe Sevigny during Dinosaur Jr., hung out with Bryan Migdol, the original drummer of Black Flag, and I got to meet Ian MacKaye from Fugazi to talk about music and records.” Rodriguez heads back to Coachella today to kick off another weekend of spinning, starting in the festival’s campground area. I’ll be there too, getting my groove on, preparing for the oncoming weekend heat with my girlfriend and 17,000 other brave camping friends. “Take lots of sunscreen, allergy medicine, a dust mask, scarf or bandanna to cover your face if the wind kicks up,” Rodriguez recommends for those making the trek for the first time. “Bring clothes for warm and cold weather. Also, drink lots of water. Duh?” You can catch Rodriguez back in Bako when he resumes his Beat Surrender and Wax On deejay dance night residency the second and third Friday of every month at Sandrini’s. I’ll be back with my annual Coachella review next week. Catch a streaming webcast of performances at Coachella.com during the festival beginning Friday afternoon.

Record Store Day Saturday is Record Store Day, which celebrates the art of music and the spirit of the independent music store. Since its inception six years ago, Record Store Day has become a global phenomenon for music fans hoping to fatten their collections with rarities and limited special-edition releases produced just for the occasion. Among last year’s hot picks was the Buck Owens coloring book and multicolor flexi-disc set that featured Buck Owens and the Buckaroos live at the White House in 1968. This year’s highlights include long-out-of-print vinyl releases from David Bowie, Aerosmith and others. According to Bakersfield World Records employee Bruce Jones, trying to secure these limited

releases for customers is often a matter of chance, with rabid collectors vying for many of the same items. “It’s always a question mark as far as what we can get due to the demand of the limited pressings,” he said. “We had a customer come in to order the Dave Matthews Band live four-LP box set, but our distributor was only able to get a hold of 40 copies. They’d already had over 200 requests.” World Records owner Pat Evans said once the year’s list is released a few weeks leading up to Record Store Day, orders begin to fly. “We sent our list two weeks ago and anticipate being able to get 90 percent of the orders filled. For the store I go down the list to find items that may be of interest to our customers who come in that morning. It’s an event really steered toward vinyl.” If the store comes up short on special orders, Evans added he can usually fill them a few weeks later through customer cancelations in other cities. “Compared to the first year, the list has really grown. We’ll always take a crack at getting the most in-demand releases.” World Records has also scheduled live music from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Featured bands are the Flying Arvizu Brothers, the Fruit Tramps, Divided Highway and more. World Records is located at 2815 F St. For more information call 831-3100. The Intimate Downtown at Going Underground Records has planned a full day of activity from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., also on Saturday. “Our store has tripled the amount of product from last year,” said Going Underground Records owner Ronald Ramirez. “I don’t normally do special orders, but I pretty much know what my clientele is looking for. I got nine boxes coming in the rest of the week. A lot of punk indie, Please see LOWDOWN / 32

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A group of SR-71 planes are lined up at Groom Lake in this undated photo.

The truth is out there Aliens, conspiracies: Secret aircraft testing facility focus of many rumors BY SUSAN SCAFFIDI Contributing writer

If you hear the name “Area 51,” you think of aliens, don’t you? Pop culture movies, TV shows and books have linked this mysterious site in southArea 51 Exposed western Nevada — When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. also known as Saturday Groom Lake, Where: Minter Air Field Dreamland, Home Museum Hangar Base, The Box, The Container and Admission: $15, other nicknames includes box lunch for — with the sofirst 100 people. called Roswell UFO Information: 654-9159 Incident, evoking everything from conspiracy theories to a disparaging smirk. But as you might be told in a documentary on the subject, that’s not the real story. You can learn the truth of Area 51 at Minter Air Field, which will host a presentation, “Area 51 Exposed,” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Please see AREA 51 / 30

“I called it the ‘Dragon Lady,’” said James Whitehead. Whitehead, a retired U.S. Air Force major general, was referring to the U-2 spy plane. Whitehead, who lives in Bakersfield, was a U-2 pilot — the first African-American to fly the secret craft. “Sometimes it was a nice lady, but it only has two wheels (instead of three), so when you’re trying to land it, it can be a dragon,” Whitehead said. Whitehead will attend the Minter Air Field Air Museum’s presentation “Area 51 Exposed” on Saturday and will be available to answer questions about the spy plane. Whitehead completed his flight school training and received his pilot’s wings in November 1958. After serving in Vietnam, he was accepted into the U-2 program in 1966 and flew missions over Cuba. He left the military to fly for TWA, but also joined the Air National Guard, where he finished as the assistant to the director at the Pentagon from 1990 to 1993, and the logistical deployment of the Air National Guard units for Operation Desert Storm. He also instituted the Human Resources Quality Board to ensure equal opportunity for people of color in military and civilian aviation careers. Whitehead said he was very aware of Area 51 during his Air Force years. “The pilots that learned to fly the U-2 in Area 51, they were the original group,” Whitehead said. “I knew some of them.” As an elite pilot, Whitehead said he knew of the testing of “black ops” aircraft, including spy planes and stealth aircraft. He also got a chance to meet U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers, who was shot down while on a reconnaissance mission over the Soviet Union in 1960 and was returned to the United States in a prisoner exchange in 1962. “He was still working at Lockheed in Palmdale at the time,” said Whitehead, who noted that he had landed his U-2 plane, and Powers helped him install the extra wheels — called pogo wheels — that enabled him to taxi the U-2 back to the hangar. Minter Field was dedicated on Feb. 7, 1942. Some 12,000 pilots received their basic training at the field. The museum is housed in what was the original fire station for the field.

This photo was taken in the Bakersfield factory of Lockheed’s Skunk Works.

Mighty oak mighty appropriate for mighty BC THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN

When planting a tree to commemorate a centennial anniversary, you don’t want a delicate, wispy little thing. You want a tree that will withstand all the heat and punishment our climate can dole out for another 100 years to come. You want an oak. “An old and beautiful oak,” to be exact. And that’s the tree Bakersfield College will be planting at 1 p.m. to commemorate its 100th

anniversary, according to Amber Chiang, the school’s director of marketing and publications. The eighth annual Garden Fest on Saturday will cap off a six-month-long tree-planting initiative with the addition of the oak at Renegade Park, on Mount Vernon Avenue north of Memorial Stadium. But that’s just one of many activities and events planned for the day. There will be many native plants for sale, games for the kids,

more than 150 vendor booths with information on gardening, pets, cooking, outdoor leisure, arts and crafts, and environmentally friendly home-improvement ideas. A farmers market will be on site, and a guy who knows a thing or two about how to make use of Kern’s bounty will demonstrate. “It is Grilling with the Chef, featuring Bakersfield College chef Pat Coyle that really brings the education to the event,” Chiang said via

email. “He will teach grilling techniques for meat and vegetables.” The event draws around 8,000 people over the course of the day and typically raises about $10,000 for the school’s agriculture/horticulture departments. And keeping with the centennial theme is a wonderful opportunity to take home the red and white rose bush of the centennial. But only 100 people can purchase the bush, available for $30.

Eighth annual Garden Fest When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Where: Bakersfield College, Environmental Horticulture Renegade Park, 1801 Panorama Drive Admission: Free Information: 395-4446

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The acoustic player visits for concert British jazz great deeply inspired by legendary Django BY SUSAN SCAFFIDI Contributing writer

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mateur impresario Rick Kreiser is hoping all of his friends — even the ones he doesn’t actually know — will attend the 2013-14 Guitar Masters concert series, which opens April 25. British jazz guitarist Martin Taylor kicks off the series of four concerts at a new location — Studio A of American Sound Recording Studios, 2231 R St. in downtown Bakersfield. The concerts are normally held at The Bell Tower Club on Truxtun Avenue. “I love The Bell Tower Club — it’s great for larger events,” Kreiser said. “Studio A was chosen in part for the logistics — the sound was already set up.” Taylor first gained fame in the 1980s performing with violinist Stephane Grapelli in the same role as legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt, one of Taylor’s musical heroes. Forced to go solo after Grapelli suffered a heart attack, Taylor eventually founded his own group, Spirit of Django, in the mid1990s, while maintaining a solo career. In addition to Grapelli, Martin has performed and recorded with Jeff Beck, Diane Schuur, Bryn Terfel, Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Gary Burton and many others. He was named a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for “services to jazz music,” by Queen Elizabeth II, and has been named by Acoustic Guitar magazine as “THE acoustic guitarist of his generation.”

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airport hangar. Aeronautics historian Peter Merlin will discuss Area 51’s true role as the test site for a number of the United States’ secret aircraft, including the Lockheed U-2 and SR-71 spy plans, the F-117 Stealth Fighter, B-2 Stealth Bomber, and foreign aircraft that were captured or acquired from defecting pilots. An extension of Edwards Air Force Base, the Nevada site was chosen because, like Edwards, it was located near an enormous dry lake bed. “I first read about Area 51 in 1983,” Merlin said “That whole concept of a secret Air Force base was just fascinating to me.” Merlin grew up during the Apollo space missions and has had a life-long passion for all things connected to flight. A graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla., Merlin covered missions at the Kennedy Space Center for his college newspaper. He has written several books about aviation, including “The Smell of Kerosene: A Test Pilot’s Odyssey,” co-written with Donald Mallick; “X-Plane Crashes,” co-written with Tony Moore; plus articles for AIR & SPACE Smithsonian Magazine. He has also appeared on programs for the History Channel, including “Modern Marvels,” “Mystery Hunters” and “Man, Moment, Machine: Shot Down—

Guitar Masters concert series, featuring Martin Taylor When: 7:30 p.m. April 25 Where: American Sound Recording, Studio A. 2231 R St. Tickets: $30. Information: 204-7685

Kreiser said the three remaining concerts will feature returning performers. Frank Vignola with Vinny Raniolo will perform on June 13, Peppino D’Agostino on Sept. 19, and Laurence Juber on Oct. 24. “I bring them back because, first of all, they’re very nice guys,” Kreiser said. “I like to bring really world-class artists who, while they have their fans, they’re not household names,” Kreiser said. Like Taylor, all the performers enjoy sterling musical reputations and have left their mark on the guitar world. Vignola has had a solid career as a sideman for performers ranging from Madonna to Ringo Starr, released several albums on the Concord Jazz label and on his own label, and is also a well-respected guitar teacher. D’Agostino is respected in his native Italy as well as in the United States, as a jazz guitarist, composer and teacher. Juber, also from Great Britain, was a respected studio musician who got his biggest break (and first Grammy Award) performing with Paul McCartney and Wings. Kreiser said tickets should be reserved by calling him at 204-7685. “It’s more like a house concert,” Kreiser said. “It’s not about big guarantees; it’s about people enjoying the music.”

The U-2 Spy Plane.” “I know there is the whole conspiracy thing about Area 51,” Merlin said. “I approach it from a completely different perspective — the documented history of the project and the people who worked there.” While located in Nevada, Area 51 is a great topic for the local air museum in Shafter. “They first started building the U-2 here in Bakersfield in a corner of Meadows Field,” said Dean Craun, a member of the Minter Air Field museum board. “It was part of Lockheed’s Skunk Works,” Craun said. “They assembled the fuselage and the wings here. They would load them out into these big cargo planes at night and then ship them out to Area 51 for testing.” According to Merlin, production originally started at Lockheed’s factory in Burbank, but the facilities there were too limited. “When the Air Force ordered an additional 25 aircraft, they opened up the second production line in Bakersfield,” Merlin said. Craun noted that the secrecy required for the test site, along with Area 51’s proximity to a nuclear test facility, led to speculation about other kinds of activities. “It all adds to the mystique of Area 51,” Craun said.

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South High aims high with ‘Boeing’ Cast on its toes for joke-a-second farce BY ASHLEY VENEGAS AND RUBY CASTILLO Contributing writers

eady for take off! Starting Friday, South High School’s Rebel Acting Troupe — aka the RAT Pack — presents “Boeing Boeing” by Marc Camoietti and directed by Julie Ingram. The high-flying comedy takes place in an apartment in Paris in the 1960s. The ensemble cast is made up of Steven Stacy as Bernard the Parisian bachelor; Elizabeth Nagel as Janet the American air hostess; Carolina Aldaco as

‘Boeing Boeing’ When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: South High School’s Performing Arts Center, 1101 Planz Road Admission: $7 at the door; $5 pre-sale and children under 12 Information: 831-3690, ext. 77851

Bertha, Bernard’s housekeeper; Kris Anderson as Bernard’s friend from America; Baylee Myers as Jacqueline the French air hostess; and Amelia Rogers as Judith the German air hostess. This fun farce is about Bernard’s successful engagement

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incentive. When you have a school like Frontier giving away $500 prize at their airband competition, you have to amp it up another level.” The success of Frontier’s annual airband contest — where performers lip-synch and mimic playing instruments to pre-recorded music — inspired Borges to expand on the idea for his own show and include a second category, for live performance. “We’re going to feature top talent from participating Bakersfield area high schools who’ve won their own school talent shows,” said Borges, who announced the competition in February. “My idea was to bring it to our auditorium in the center of town with top winners from each school to compete for a city title.” Featured performers include singers, instrumentalists, dancers, actors, bands and airbands. The airband contest will feature eight performers, and 10 acts are confirmed for the live talent portion. Schools represented at the competition are BHS, Arvin, East, Foothill, Frontier, Independence, Liberty, Mira Monte and Stockdale. “We’re trying to utilize as much current technology so the kids can also help promote the show. We’re expecting a full house,” said Borges, who said he was reluctant at first to feature lip-synching and faux playing. “A parent of ours suggested the airband competition. I had mixed feelings about that, because I’ve never seen an airband, but after going to see Frontier High’s airband competition, I saw how the kids really like it because it has all the big song and dance elements. I also had a colleague stop me in the hall way at school and say, ‘When I was at Arvin, the airband competition was a big deal for us that weren’t necessarily talented, but it was a way for us to be involved too.’ I guess I never thought about it that way although I did find out many of the students are actual musicians and experienced live performers.” Friday night, each of the participating groups will get two minutes to display their best performance before a panel of local celebrity judges: musician Monty Byrom, radio personalities Scott Cox and Danny Hill, 2012 Miss Bakersfield Nashay Matthews and Bill Nelson of Nelson Media. Following

to three air hostesses from three different countries. His perfect set-up soon starts to crumble when the airplanes begin flying faster, therefore messing with his schedules. Soon all three stewardesses are in Paris at the same time, and zaniness ensues. “This is a very new character for me,” said Anderson, who plays Bernard’s friend. “He evolves into a player by the end of the play. My character really lets me have fun.” Amelia Rogers is excited about her role, because it will be her last at South. “I think a lot of people will be surprised with the maturity and flirtiness of the play.” — Ashley Venegas and Ruby Castillo are students at South High.

Carnegie Hall or bust Christopher Borges’ inspiration for the Phenom Best of Bakersfield Talent and Airband Competition is simple: He’s tired of declining, for lack of funds, invitations his students receive to concerts and festivals, including the Choirs of America Annual American Music Performance Nationals next April — at Carnegie Hall, the most prestigious concert hall in the country. “The BHS choir is pretty well-established,” Borges noted. “We have a great program, but it’s still difficult for us to get money from the district for trips, especially of this magnitude. We get regular invites to participate in out-oftown shows all the time, but I always have to say no.” The trip is expected to cost $100,000. That’s a lot of fundraisers, like the Phenom contest, which requires commitment, time and, most important: parent volunteers, like Alicia Ellsworth. “Raising funds is always a labor of love on everybody’s part,” Ellsworth said. “This is a once-in-a-life time event to see the amazing things in New York City for most of these kids.”

the show, audience members may vote via phone or text. “We’re fortunate to have some great resources with the Harvey Auditorium to help with staging. We’re going all out,” said Bakersfield High choir accompanist Alicia Ellsworth, whose son Philip is a member of the school’s choir. On Saturday, all groups will return to perform their full act on stage before a live audience. A final round of voting will begin immediately following the last performance of the evening. After votes have been tallied from both nights, three winners from the combined talent and air band categories will be recognized and awarded prizes. The grand-prize winner will take home a cash award of $750. The evening’s top three to five acts will perform an encore at the Kern High School District’s Promoting Excellence in Activities and Athletics in Kern award ceremony on May 15 at the Harvey Auditorium.

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South High School is performing “Boeing Boeing.”

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metal, psych, modern soul.” In addition to Record Store Day exclusives, Ramirez has printed up a special batch of commemorative T-shirts for sale and will be running extreme discounts on the store’s massive in-house used vinyl collection. There will also be a sidewalk sale and live spinning from local deejay collective Drftrs all day long. Going Underground Records is located at 18221 G St. For more information, call 633-0111 or visit recordstoreday.com.

Matt’s picks Lucky Ned Pepper at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd., 7 p.m. today, $14 to $20, 328-7560. Former Smokin’ Armadillo members Rick Russell and guitarist Josh Graham — now known as Lucky Ned Pepper — turned a lot of heads following the release of last year’s lone Bakersfield country music release, “Get Lucky.” The duo have since been taking the finetuned Nashville-style production of radio-worthy gems through the back roads of the industry, stirring up interest on their own terms. The hometown crowd should be out in full force, and if you’re wondering if Graham can still kick out the hick-hop jams on the Armadillo favorite, “I’m a Cowboy,” you’ll be in for a surprise. The kid’s still got it. Senses Fail at Jerry’s Pizza, 1817 Chester Ave., Friday, 7 p.m., $18, all ages, 633-1000. Still able to riff, scream and growl, these post-hardcore heroes and Vans Warped tour headliners are sure to put on a show that lives up to the hype. The band’s latest release, “Renacer,” has a

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Lucky Ned Pepper — Josh Graham, left, and Rick Russell — performs tonight at 7 at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace.

number of fresh new approaches that deserve to be heard. Also Appearing: Such Gold, Real Friends, Major League. Phantom Stranger Inc Presents at On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., Friday, 9 p.m., $5, 327-7625. Bakersfield’s Relay for Life always brings out the charitable side of our local music scene and when it comes to wrangling in the troops for a night of mayhem with a cause, local promoter Phantom Stranger never disappoints. The lineup features alternative rock and classic punk with Bako bands Stockz & Blondz, Crooked Folk, The Cretins’ “Ramones Tribute,” the Aviators, plus an art exhibition featuring local artists Jaime Contreras, Erwin Ledford and Carlos Fierros. All funds raised will benefit Bakersfield Relay for Life.

SUMMER CAMP LISTINGS Do you offer activities for children over the summer? Send us your information and we will run a free listing in The Californian. Information is due by April 22. Email to summercamps@bakersfield.com and include the following: Name of camp; address of camp; contact information (phone number, email and website of organization); dates of all sessions being offered (beginning date through end date); registration deadline; theme; age range of participants; activities; and cost.

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texture and feminine patterns, a lot of floral prints that have been cut out. Sherwyn said she takes inspiration from vintage depictions of female domesticity. “I save a lot of images and fabrics that have interesting vintage floral patterns. ... The craft of being a wife was so amazing — the sewing and baking and the mothering. The beauty of woman’s work, visually I’m drawn to it.” Taking part in the inaugural arts event and exhibiting at a non-conventional arts space like Valentien is exciting for Sherwyn, who serves as education coordinator for the Bakersfield Museum of Art. “I think it’s fantastic, you get a different crowd. People need to be driven to go to a gallery and they have the interest in art. If you show in an unconventional space, you get to show to people who normally wouldn’t go seek out art. You might strike up an interesting conversation.”

Movies on the Patio If you can’t make Monday’s event, you can double up on the arts, viewing Sherwyn’s work (which will be up until August) before Valentien’s Movies on the Patio series, which starts Saturday with “Ratatouille.” For those who think an animated film about a rat chef might be a strange pick to show at a restaurant, Valentien’s Sanderson understands. “The first time I saw that in the theater, it gave me a panic attack. All I kept thinking about was work, how horrifying that would be. It made me quite squeamish. That said, I appreciate all the research that went into the film. It’s a well-done animated film, quite realistic — other than the rats.” As a tie-in, the restaurant will serve the titular dish, a hearty vegetable stew. The remaining five films, selected based on customer requests and connection to spring, will also have a food tie-in. The season, running through May 25, is as follows: “Bull Durham” (April 27): Since Brown wanted to pay homage to ballpark cuisine, this romantic comedy starring Susan

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“Boat safety is always a big factor, and at any derby we have, all California state boating regulations apply. But this year there are a few places to be careful of, because there could be rocks just under the surface that would normally be a lot deeper.” On the bright side, less water means “fewer places for the fish to hide,” Stahl noted, so the odds of catching one of the big-money fish should be ever-so-slightly greater this year. “Don’t get me wrong — it’s still going to be competitive,” he added. “It’s not like people are going to look down and the water will be so shallow that they can see the fish. They’ll still have to camp on the edge and put in a little time and patience,

Sarandon and Kevin Costner will include a tableside bowl of a Valentien-made version of Cracker Jacks, featuring local almonds. (That is the only complimentary treat of the season, Sanderson said.) “The Sting” (May 4): Focusing on the title rather than the plot, the highly requested hustlers’ tale with Paul Newman and Robert Redford will be paired with a honey lavender cake with creme anglaise. “Still Bill” (May 11): This documentary about Bill Withers, the musician behind such songs as “Lean on Me,” “Lovely Day” and “Just The Two of Us,” was high on Sanderson’s list. “I know it’s sort of obscure. It was completely a personal selection. When I saw that documentary, I was so fascinated by his life. When we found out one of our friends had been on tour with Bill Withers, we thought it was a perfect fit.” The pairing will be Withers’ favorite tour bus foods, which will have a Southern flair. “Singin’ in the Rain” (May 18): Playing into springtime, this jaunty musical will pair with Debbie Reynolds’ Good Morning Cake dessert, offered with siphon-brewed Covenant Coffee. “The Breakfast Club” (May 25): The final selection is Sanderson’s favorite: “I’m excited because I’m a child of that era. I haven’t watch the film in a long time and I’m a fan of the soundtrack.” Playing again on the title, the angsty ’80s John Hughes film will pair with a brioche French toast with bananas Foster. Those counting on summer screenings will need to make other plans: Valentien has opted to limit its seasons to the spring and fall. “We had decent attendance during the summer, but some nights were oppressively hot. I was amazed people came. It was still 108 out at 8 o’ clock. If we get a lot of people who are upset we’re not doing it in the summer, we might reconsider.” You can always celebrate foreign cinema during the restaurant’s Bastille week in July, which may feature a couple of French film screenings, Sanderson said.

just like any other day of fishing.” Last year, the chamber handed out $47,850 in prize money. It’s been a few years since anyone has managed to land the $20,000 winner. All you need is the right bait (Stahl recommended Berkley garlic power) and a little patience, and your chances of going home with some winnings — or, at the very least, dinner — are fairly good. “Oh yeah, a beginner’s chance of catching a tagged fish is just as good as anyone else’s,” Stahl said. “But more than that, their chance of having a good time is just as good as anyone else’s. There’s nothing like doing this for the first time — when you catch your first fish, tagged or not, there’s a thrill that comes with that you can’t put money on.”

COLLEGE-BOUND SENIORS The Californian will salute students in our college-bound seniors issue in May. We need the student’s full name, photo, high school, name of college, submitter’s name and phone number (which will not be published). Email is preferred. Materials must be emailed, dropped off or postmarked by May 13. Photos will not be returned. Email collegebound@bakersfield.com; drop off at The Californian, 1707 Eye St.; or mail to College Bound Seniors, The Bakersfield Californian, P.O. Bin 440, Bakersfield, CA 93302.

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Eye Street Go & Do Today Bakersfield Women’s Business Conference, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave. SOLD OUT. bakersfieldwomen.org. Basic Italian Classes, an 11-week course taught by Giuseppe D’ Amico, 7 p.m. Thursdays, beginning today through June 27, Italian Heritage Dante Association, 4415 Wilson Road. $100 members; $130 nonmembers. Call Mike at 4128112. Classic Series, “The Birds,” 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. Saturday, Maya Cinemas, 1000 California Ave. $6. 636-0484. Free Admission Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave. 324-6350. Kern County Mineral Society, meeting, 7:30 p.m., East Bakersfield Veterans Hall, 2101 Ridge Road. 834-3128. Lucky Ned Pepper, 7 p.m., Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. $14-$20. vallitix.com or 322-5200. Third Thursday, (more on Page 23). South Valley Sound Chorus Acapella Practice Night, 7 p.m., ClearView Baptist Church, 203 South H St. southvalleysound.org or 346-6190. Bingo, warmups at 5 p.m., early birds at 6 p.m., regular games 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Volunteer Center of Kern County, 2801 F St. Starts at $20 buy-in. 395-9787.

Friday 17th annual Kern Kiwanis Golf Tournament, 11 a.m., Rio Bravo Country Club, 15200 Casa Club Drive. $135; $540 team of four. 246-9011. 18th anniversary & Volunteer Appreciation, hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, 6:30 p.m., Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave. $35; $25 museum members. 324-6350. 29th annual Hart Canyon Rendezvous, re-enactment of the pre1840 mountain man era, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Twin Oaks, Back Canyon Road, Caliente. $5 per car. hartcanyon rdv.com or 835-1491. Bakersfield Friends of Wine, wines from Francis Ford Coppola paired with dinner by chef Robert of The Petroleum Club, 7 p.m., The Petroleum Club, 5060 California Ave. $85. 871-6463 or 871-6830. Barnes & Noble Home Educator Appreciation, learn more about kindergarten through 12th grade virtual academy options, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave. Free. k12.com/cava. Bruce Molsky, 7 p.m., St. Jude’s Anglican Church, 1200 S. Curry St., Tehachapi. $20. 823-9994 or fiddlerscrossing.com. Charity Clay Shoot, sponsored by Association of Petroleum Wives; check-in 8 a.m., shoot 10

a.m., Kern County Gun Club, 12450 Shotgun Road. $90, includes lunch. 665-9346. Cali Finale Cheerleading & Dance Championships, 6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Rabobank Theater, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $25 at Theater Box Office. GSSAonline.com. FLICS International Cinema Society, presents “Marley,” 7:30 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $5. flics.org or call 428-0354. Luau with Us: Hawaiian Flair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Bakersfield Discovery Shop, 5420 California Ave. 324-1359. Power of the Purse, shop designer bags and jewelry collections, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the home of Richard and Teddi Fanucchi. $75. PowerofthePurseBakersfield.com or 378-5646. Relay for Life Benefit, with Stockz & Blondz, Crooked Folk, The Cretins and The Aviators, 9 p.m., On the Rocks, 1517 18th St. $5. 327-7625. Relay For Life Fundraiser, hosted by Army of Angels; game night of “Spoons,” 7 to 11 p.m., McMurphy’s Irish Pub & Sports Bar, 14 Monterey St. $10. 869-1451, 3272424. Seventh annual Kiwanis for Kids Golf Classic, registration and lunch at 11 a.m., shotgun at 12:30 p.m., Rio Bravo Country Club, 15200 Casa Club Drive. $135; $540 per team. Includes green fees, golf cart, buffet dinner. kernkiwanis.com or 246-9011. U.S. Army Arena Bowl, 7 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $10. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. Youth Connection’s 23rd annual Dinner at the Derby, dinner, auctions, drawing, 6 p.m., Seven Oaks Country Club, 2000 Grand Lakes Ave. $100; $175 per couple. 619-3344.

Saturday “Shoot for the Stars” Shoot, lunch, raffle, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kern County Gun Club, 12450 Shotgun Road. $90. Proceeds benefit Bakersfield Music Theatre and Stars Theatre Restaurant. 325-6100. “Walk for Education” & Canned Food Drive, 7 to 11 a.m., Bakersfield High School, 1241 G St. Registration fee is $10 plus a canned food/non-perishable item. Proceeds benefit Alpha Kappa Sorority Inc. 331-6137. 17th annual OLPH Nun Run, games, prizes, food booths, DJ, dancing, health care providers, vendors, run/walk 10 to 11 a.m., picnic 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., chile verde contest 12:30 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe School, 609 E. California Ave. Free. 323-6059. 24th annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, (more on Page 23). Annual Rummage Sale, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Petco, parking lot, 5151 Gosford Road. Donations are needed of gently used household items,

clothing, furniture. If you need items picked up, call Tom at 2047799. All proceeds go to H.A.L.T. Rescue. Annual Spring Craft Fair, local artisans and crafters, entertainment for children, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., New Life Christian School, 4201 Stine Road. Free. Benefits New Life Christian School. 831-6262. Area 51 & SR-51 Day, (more on Page 29). Bakersfield Speedway, races begin at 6 p.m., Bakersfield Speedway, 5001 N. Chester Ave. $10; $5 ages 6-12; under 5 free. bakersfieldspeedway.com or 393-3373. Bouncing for Bakersfield Fundraiser, hosted by Gamma Phi Beta; lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Petroleum Club, 5060 California Ave. $50. Proceeds benefit local public schools and physical education programs. 444-8689 or 3192416. Eighth annual Garden Fest, (more on Page 29). Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts Workshop, for ages 5 to 12, make a tea cup candle and tile coaster, 1 p.m., Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $25. grammyshouse.com. Joel C. Caraballo Memorial & Missions Fundraiser, vendor fair, food and music, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, Tehillah Church, 3515 Mt. Vernon Ave. Free. 865-2296 or 302-6088. Kern Audubon Society Field Trip, Butterbredt Springs desert oasis and spring migrants, meet at Tehachapi Boulevard Burger King at 6 a.m. Bring water, snacks, binoculars. 304-6816 or kernaudubonsociety.org. Kern River Whitewater Festival, Brush Creek races, Hooligan boat parade, triathlon, dinner, raffle and silent auction, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Riverside Park, Kernville. Free. 760-376-3745 or kernfestival.com. National Health Services’s 35th Anniversary Gala, 5:30 to 11:30 p.m., Marriott Hotel, 801 Truxtun Ave. Free. National Record Store Day Concert, (more on Page 32). Run for the Kingdom 10K, 5K, 1K Run/Walk, 8 a.m., begins and ends at 15930 Arabella Ave. $25; $40 family of four or more. runforthekingdom.com. Second annual Americana Music Festival, (more on Page 26). Second annual Car Show & Shine Cars, with music by Crisy Cruz, Thee Deval Project and 4Dub, DJs, mascots Gorilla Rilla, Violator and Hi Roller, beer garden, drink specials, begins at noon, Golden State Mall, 3201 F St. $5. 706-9294 or 754-1824. Second annual World’s Greatest Yard Sale, vendors, crafts, activities for kids, food, music, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Brookside Senior Apartments, 2605 Brookside Drive. 833-8833.

Spring Craft Fair & Bake Sale, with more than 35 vendors, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Royal Palms, 608 Clubhouse Drive. Free. 869-1797. Spring Model Train Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, West Park, Recreation & Parks District, 491 W. D St., Tehachapi. Free. 821-5271. Tea Cup Design Class, design and create a tea cup arrangement, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Log Cabin Florist, 800 19th St. $35. 327-8646. Vino Amoré Five-Course Gourmet Dinner, (more on Page 22).

Sunday Pancake Breakfast & Lunch, hosted by OLPH Italian Catholic Federation; breakfast 8 a.m. to noon, lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Parish Hall, 124 Columbus St. $6 adults; $4 children under 12. 872-1543. Third annual Barbecue, hosted by Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association; music by Doctors Orders and Glenda Robles & The Bandoleros, 50/50 raffle, 1 to 6 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1718 17th St. $15. 331-9157 or 873-8931.

THEATER “Beauty & the Beast,” 7 p.m. today and Friday, Ridgeview Auditorium, 8501 Stine Road. $8; $6 students with ID; $5 children ages 5 to 12. 398-3100. “Crimes of the Heart,” (review on Page 27). “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead,” 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $5. 327-PLAY. “Hooray for Hollywood,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $12 to $23. 587-3377. “The Birds,” (more on Page 26). “The Fox on the Fairway,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday through 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 Princess and the Pea,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Beekay Theatre, 110 S. Green St., Tehachapi. $10. Tickets online at tctonstage.com or 8224037. “The Three Little Pigs,” presented by the Omnipresent Puppet Theater; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $6. 587-3377. Improv Comedy Show, with Center For Improv Advancement, 8 p.m. Fridays, JC’s Place, 1901 Chester Ave. $5. 322-8209. Major League Improv, comedy appropriate for families, 6 p.m. Saturdays, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $10. 327-PLAY. “Beauty & the Beast,” 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday,

Ridgeview Auditorium, 8501 Stine Road. $8; $6 students with ID; $5 children ages 5 to 12. 398-3100. “Boeing Boeing,” (more on Page 32).

ART “Diva’s Dish & Design,” 6:30 p.m. today, Color Me Mine at The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. $50. bakersfield.colormemine.com or 664-7366. Artwork on Display, by John Kirkeby of “Kreative Allusions,” now through April, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. 327-PLAY. “Divine Love” Soulful Exhibit, artist Aliza McCracken, now until April 30, Moorea Banquet Centre, 8700 Swigert Court, Suite 109. alizamccracken.com. 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 St. Visit mercybakersfield.org/ art or to register, 632-5357. Art in Touch: Tactile Art Exhibit, 1 to 4:30 p.m. weekday now through April 30, Independent Living Center of Kern County, 5251 Office Park Drive, Suite 200. Free. Exhibits on Display, “Architectural Models, Drawings & Images by Randall Stout,” “Vacancy: Paintings by Matt Condron,” “the Whey (way) n: to center: Drawings by Amie T. Rangel,” and “Harry Wilson: The Museum Set,” now through June 9, Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. bmoa.org or 323-7219. Perspective Drawing Class, with Jim Bates, 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. $60 for three sessions. 869-2320. The Art Shop Club, a quiet place to paint, 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, The Art Shop, 1221 20th St. All mediums. New members and guests welcome. 322-0544 or 832-8845.

MUSIC Acoustic B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Kyle Gass, 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday. $5.

’80s dance B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Members Only, 9 p.m. Saturday. $5.

Blues Trout’s, 805 N. Chester Ave. 8727517; Kern River Blues Society Jam, 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday. The Hideaway, 7062 Wofford Heights, 760-376-4717; GarrisonKennedy, 4 p.m. Saturday.

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Eye Street Classic rock The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, Suite 100, 831-1413; Odie Crabtree, 6 to 9 p.m. today; Redadare, 9:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday; Left Coast Groovies, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Banacek’s Lounge, 4601 State Road, 387-9224; Juke Box, 9 p.m. Saturday.

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; hosted by Tyson Paul, Ernesto “E-Go” Gomez, featuring Atif Meyers and friends, 8 p.m. Thursday. $5.

Country Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Drive, 392-2010; The Pals Band, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane, 392-2030; The Pals Band, 10:30 a.m. to noon every Thursday (except the third Thursday). Ethel's Old Corral, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613; The Bluetooth Cowboys, 7 to 11 p.m. Friday; Nightlife, 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; Vince Galindo, 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Trout’s & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 3996700; Red Simpson, 7 p.m. Monday; Steve Woods, 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays. Free.

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, 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 Dr., offers ballroom dance, East Coast swing (jitterbug) and Argentine Tango dance classes; $35, $45 for non-members. 322-5765 or 201-2105. Pairs and Spares Dance, with Steve Woods, 7 p.m. Friday, Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $7; $9 nonmembers. 399-3575. Joaquin Squares, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Rasmussen Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $5. 324-1390, 325-3086 or 399-3658.

Trouts & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 3996700; two-step, West Coast swing, line dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; West Coast swing, 6 p.m. Fridays. $5.

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; old school, ‘80s, & ‘90s music, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturdays. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; with DJ Chill in the Mixx, starts 5 p.m. Fridays. B. Ryder's Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; DJ Wyld One, 9 p.m. Friday. $3. 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.

Jam Trouts & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 3996700; 4 p.m. Sundays.

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; Paul Cierley and Rick Lincoln, 6 to 8:30 p.m. today; Bunky Spurling, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; Andrew Royalty, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday; Steve Eisen and Mark Meyer, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday; Abbey Road, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. King Tut, 10606 Hageman Road; live Instrumental and vocal jazz, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Friday and Saturday. Free. Wine Me Up, 3900 Coffee Road, 588-8556; Keith Barbour, 6 p.m. Friday. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; Bakersfield Jazz Workshop, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701 Ming Ave., 832-5011; Jazz Invasion, 9 to 10 p.m. Saturdays. The Nile, 1721 19th St. 364-2620; jazz 6 p.m. Sundays. $10.

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. 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. Wednesdays. 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. Fridays. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; A to Z Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays. Lone Oak Lounge, 10612 Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday. Long Branch Saloon, 907 N. Chester Ave., 399-8484; 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 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., 869-1451; 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, 3230053; 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. Wednesdays. Tejon Club, 117 El Tejon Ave. 3921747; 6 to 10 p.m. Saturdays. 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. Thursdays. The Playhouse Lounge, 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 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., 399-6700; 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 East F St., Tehachapi, 823-9994; 7 p.m. Wednesdays. $5. On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277625; 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Free.

Reggae/ska B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Fortunate Youth, Dub Seeds, Inna Vision, 8 p.m. today. $10. All ages.

R&B La Mina Cantina, 8200 District Blvd, 831-2777; Rebecca Aguilar and Lost Vinyl, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Lone Oak Lounge, 10612 Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; Mystic Duo, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday; Mystic Red, 9 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday; Mystic Duo, 8 to 11 p.m. Wednesday.

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

Rock Jerry’s Pizza, 1817 Chester Ave., 633-1000, Senses Fail, Such Gold, Real Friends, Major League, 6 p.m. Saturday.$18. All ages. Visit tgptix.com. 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., 3277625; The Aviators, 9 p.m. Saturday. $5. Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; live bands, 9 p.m. Thursdays.

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. Chateau Lounge, 2100 S. Chester Ave., 835-1550; 9 p.m. Saturdays. Chuy’s, 2500 New Stine Road, 833-3469; 7 p.m. Tuesdays. On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277625; 8 to 10 p.m. Monday. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; with Dave Rezac, 10 p.m. Tuesdays.

Variety Golden State Mall, 3201 F St., 872-2037, Joe Loco Duet, 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Trouts & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 3996700; The Blackboard Playboys, 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $5 after 8 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday 4/23 Project Linus Community Blanket Day, we provide blankets for local children who are ill or traumatized, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bolts to Bindings, 930 Wible Road. Visit projectlinusbakersfield.com or 589-1854. Sierra Club Conditioning Hikes, three to five miles, 7 p.m., meet at corner of highways 178 and 184. 872-2432 or 873-8107. Veteran Memoir Writing Workshop, designed to help military veterans tell their stories through written and oral history, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. Free. Email maria.rutledge@kerncountylibrary.org or 868-0770.