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The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, April 25, 2013

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Index Festival of Beers ...................................... 18 Bakersfield Ballet Theater ...................... 19 Arts Alive.................................................. 20 Winescapes .............................................. 21 This Week’s Obsessions .......................... 23 CSUB opera .............................................. 24 Western Street Rod Nationals................ 26 Calendar .............................................. 27-29

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CHAPTER ONE: Eerie memory at night

learly, sweetly the note rings out, waking me. I check to confirm what I already know — 3 a.m. What familiar melody elicits such ... pain? No — more like longing, and why can’t I remember? A gibbous moon fills the room with silver blue light.

As I reach for my glass of water the note rings out again. Startled, I knock the glass to the floor and realize it wasn’t a dream. I stumble to the window, see a figure turn away and disappear slowly into the darkness.

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First among equals: Art teacher starts our story Hyatt sets mysterious tone with image, text BY JENNIFER SELF Californian lifestyles editor jself@bakersfield.com

f a picture is worth a thousand words, the works in this year’s Eye Gallery art series are worth a hundred, max. But that’s no judgment on the quality of the work itself. It has more to do with an interesting twist we’ve introduced to the annual series, begun in partnership with the Bakersfield Museum of Art six years ago: We asked 10 artists to create short “chapters” — in words and pictures — as part of an overall narrative. Each artist built on the imagination and momentum of the chapters that came before to create a shared story. They were given a 20-by-20 inch canvas, 96 hours, the loose theme of “music” and reproductions of the preceding viusals and text. Except, of course, for the first artist. And that brings us to Linda Hyatt, the Stockdale High art teacher who had the distinction (and pressure) of laying the foundation for the entire series. “A few years ago I had the privilege of participating in the same kind of narrative project at Surface Gallery,” Hyatt said via email. “This time, I feel, was a bit easier because I had creative freedom as the first artist and writer. However, I would say there are a few challenging considerations I tried to keep in mind: First, I needed to set the mood and setting for the story, but I wanted to keep the text to a minimum in order to leave an opening for various interpretations.” Hyatt consciously avoided the temptation of merely becoming an illustrator for the text, and succeeded. Though the artist’s chapter references a “gibbous moon” and other imagery in her mixed-media work, the most obvious correlation between the visuals and text is the disquieting mood and sense of mystery evoked in both. The swirling music notes are Hyatt’s nod to the theme. “Music is an amazingly powerful artform. I wanted to con-

Eye Gallery party The captivating story of our 2013 Eye Gallery artists will continue to unfold every Thursday through June 27, when the Bakersfield Museum of Art will host a reception for the artists and unveil other exhibitions that night. Meet the artists and experience the power of their work in person.

vey how music affects me on several levels; physical, emotional, inspirational and psychological. By its very nature, sound, frequency, timbres are physical properties that resonate through our bodies and create visceral as well as emotional and psychological responses. I think it’s a bit mystifying how music can instantly trigger detailed memories, for example, so I thought a mystery would be perfect for the narrative.” Hyatt layered paper collage, acrylic mediums and paint and used paint pens. “My thought was to create spaces on the picture plane for separate dimensions — an area for physical, psychological, emotional and imaginary space.” Hyatt, who was born and raised in Bakersfield, is a Foothill High grad, received her bachelor of fine arts degree from Otis College of Art and Design and her teaching credential from Cal State Bakersfield. The mother of four adult children and granddaughter, Bowie, took some time to answer more of questions about her passion for art, family and the honor of writing the first chapter of our story. “I wanted to keep writing, but the reality is the end of my story must be left to others. It isn’t my story after all.” Your earliest memories as an artist: I’ve made art all of my life really. When I was very young, I would “entertain” my family and friends by drawing caricatures of everyone at the dinner table — sometimes my subjects were not amused. Artforms of choice: I always begin by drawing, in graphite and/or ink. I love printmaking and sculpture and

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Eye Gallery artist Linda Hyatt, whose mixed-media work appears at left, is an art teacher at Stockdale High School.

video projection. I occasionally paint. My choice of medium is usually driven by my idea or concept. I guess I might be categorized as a conceptual artist, although the constant in my process is drawing. Tell us about your family: I have lived life backwards. I married young, and had four babies in five years. Needless to say, I worked very hard at family life — much less so on artmaking. Once the nest was mostly empty, I continued my education and tapped back into my craft. Now I am single with four adult children and one fantastic granddaughter. What kind of art speaks to you? I can’t think of any art that doesn’t “speak” to me in some way. I love looking at everything. Old masterworks are like windows to the past. But I am especially intrigued by contemporary art that seems confusing at first, art that stops me in my tracks, makes me stand and ponder its meaning or the way it is made. I enjoy art installations that engage multiple senses by the use of space, sound and materials. I also appreciate outsider art made in public spaces with its social/political content. I think street art is the contemporary version of the

French impressionist or pop artist of the early ’60s. Work you’re proudest of: I can’t point to any one work or group of works I am proudest of, because once I have explored an idea I am already on to the next. Like most artists, I am often not completely satisfied with my own work, and when I look back, find things I wish I could change. How hard is it to find a place to show your work publicly? For me, the challenge is in carving out time to make work. Making work is like child birth for me, stops and starts and sometimes painful. I am envious of artists who “pop out” work at mind-bending speed — like women who deliver babies in two hours. Memory of the first time you sold a piece of work: I was 17 years old and had been invited to put some drawings in a small gallery across the street from Mexicali on 19th Street. I think it was called Renaissance Gallery. I was amazed that someone was willing to pay for my work. What does your art say about you? Hmmm. I think you’d have to ask my art that question.

Breathing new life into art series Claire Putney of the Bakersfield Museum of Art set out to freshen up Eye Gallery this year by introducing another element: a story, both in images and words, told by our 10 participating artists. Putney explained the inspiration for the project and the spirit behind it in an email Q&A with The Californian: Tell us about the new storytelling element of Eye Gallery this year: Although much of our time as artists is spent creating bodies of work that we will show independently, we depend on a community to engage with and support our endeavors. This year’s Eye Gallery exhibition is a visual narrative collaboration between our 10 contributing artists. It Putney celebrates the creativity and style of each artist through their individual artworks, while engaging in a community effort toward a greater goal. In the end, we have one collaborative work of art that can be examined as a whole, as well as admired for the beauty of each individual page. Where did you get the idea? I was involved in a similar project in San Diego back in 2002, working with 33 local artists. It was an amazing experience to meet and be inspired by so many people within that community whom I had never met before. When I returned to Bakersfield in 2009, this project seemed the best way to reengage with the arts community here, so I organized and curated Weston and Emmaline: The Pumpjack Prophecy, which exhibited at Surface Gallery in 2010. While brainstorming themes for the upcoming Eye Gallery exhibit, (BMoA curator) Vikki (Cruz) and I thought this approach might be a fresh way to bring a cohesive voice to the exhibit this year. Do you feel, having seen all the completed work, that the story is interesting and self-contained? Were you surprised at the direction it took? The greatest challenge in watching this story evolve piece by piece is to not project one’s own desires and expectations into the process, but that is the beauty of it as well … letting loose the reigns and letting the artists do what they do best — respond and create. It is an interesting story due to its diverse range of contributing voices and artistic approaches, yet it remains cohesive through written narrative and character development.

Next week Artist David Vanderpool seizes on the sense of dread, and brings the music to the forefront, in Chapter Two of our story.

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Festival of Beers When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday Where: Stramler Park, 3805 Chester Ave. Admission: $30, advance; $40, at the gate; $100, VIP Tickets/information: bakersfieldfestivalofbeers.com

BY STEFANI DIAS Californian assistant lifestyles editor sdias@bakersfield.com

hether you’re sweet on stout, love your lager or all about ale, the Festival of Beers has you covered. Celebrating its legal drinking anniversary, the 21st annual event at Stramler Park has stepped up its game with cooling stations, home brews and new entertainment. With more than two decades of drinks under its belt, the festival has a loyal following, drawing more than 2,000 people to last year’s gathering. A couple of changes this year should make things interesting for veterans and neophytes alike. “The big thing we’re trying to stress is the (new) time,” said festival chairman Blake Palla, referring to the noon start time. “But it seems that people have been catching on to that.” Palla said shifting the event from noon to 4 p.m. (from 1 to 5 p.m. in previous years) addresses two concerns. “We found out there were a lot of people killing time between noon and 1 p.m. (waiting for the event). And we want to get them out early. There are a lot of after-parties. For us, we can get cleanup done before the sun sets.” Speaking of that sometimes-pesky sun, you might wonder why a drinking festival is held in the heat of the day. Palla said that the Active 20-30 Club, which puts on the event, has considered a later staging but “logistically, it’s been a nightmare.” Rest assured that you can keep your

cool, literally, at the designated water station, pouring bottled water into your 4 oz. souvenir cup (also used for beer tastings); natural shade from the park’s trees; three tents; and, new this year, cooling stations. “We will have two trailers with coolers on them, essentially a cooling station in the main park, and then a smaller one in the VIP area. ... One of our members was able to secure us some from Premier Rental.” Updating the VIP area is the other big change at this year’s festival, Palla said. “In years past, the VIP area has been a tent away from the crowd, a sectioned-off area, with its own set of bathrooms and food catered in from Cafe Med and Maxwell’s. The concept is that you can get the beers you want without having to handle the masses.” Although those elements are still in place, the VIP area will shift gears this year from a respite to a reserved experience. “We’re in the infancy stages. ... Moving forward we want to make that more of a beer-tasting experience. Less of a lounge and more of a place for a person who likes tasting really nice beer. We’re going to have select beers in there, 10 to 12, a little nicer

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Alivia Martin, left, appears as Gretel with Grace Kraley, center, as Hansel and guest artist Kay Hansen as the Evil Witch in the Bakersfield Ballet Theatre’s production of "Hansel and Gretel,” which will be performed Saturday at Harvey Auditorium.

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t takes about a half-dozen driven, talented people to put on the show-stopping productions mounted every other year by the Bakersfield Ballet Theater. And they’re all named Martha Knight. “She hasn’t had anyone but herself (teaching) there for years and years,” said Laura Engel, whose daughter Madeline will dance in the company’s upcoming performance. “She’s the artistic genius, the perfectionist and she’s really been amazing.” Engel said that Knight has written and choreographed a repertoire of more that 20 ballets in her 56 years as head of the dance company, located on 18th Street downtown. “Hansel and Gretel,” which features about 27 dancers, and the shorter program, “Rumanian Rhapsody,” are Knight originals, first performed by the company in 1986, said Engel, who added that the family-friendly program is suitable for children as young as 4. “Hansel and Gretel” is based on the familiar fairy-tale, though Knight has added her customary artistic flourishes, including the introduction of a corps of angels who look after the abandoned children, as well as an interesting special effect: a billowing “cloud” made of a silky off-white parachute-like material over which the children dance. Knight said though the tale can be a little grim, there are many moments of levity, like the scene where a flock of birds eat the trail of breadcrumbs left by the brother

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and sister to mark their way home. “Some are stork-like in their movement,” Engel said. “It’s a riotous scene and adorable ballet.” The evening begins with “Rumanian Rhapsody,” which runs about 15 minutes. The current program has been in rehearsals for about a year, Engel said. “By the time she stages a ballet, she’s out in the audience and the kids know what to do, and they do it,” Engel said of Knight. “She doesn’t have to direct them anymore. We don’t have anyone giving cues. All the little kids are assigned to an older person for costume changes. It all works like a piece of machinery, which I’ve always thought was rather amazing. The kids know it cold.” Though a biennial public performance schedule may seem like slow-going, Engel said picking up the pace on the complicated choreography would be brutal for the children and parents alike. “There was a time that there was a huge production every summer, in June,” Engel said. “It tied up your summers and there was extra rehearsal time. You lived and breathed ballet all year long and a break in August and then you were back. I personally am very happy with this.”

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Eye Street Camille Gavin CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

Car culture turns to art culture CSUB exhibit focuses on automotive genre

f you’re too young to know what a genuine 1940s-era hot rod looks like, visit the “The Road Show” exhibit at the Madigan Gallery and you’ll find out. The hoodless roadster is part of an exhibition featuring work created by the faculty and staff of Cal State Bakersfield’s art department. Its theme is cars and the roads they travel on presented in sculpture, video, drawing and painting. Each piece reflects a fascination with four-wheeled vehicles that’s almost ingrained in residents of the Golden State. Or, as curator Joey Kotting explains it, California has always been at the epicenter of world car culture and California artists, in turn, have long been indebted to and inspired by the cult of the car. Yet this exhibit is not a re-creation of a street corner used car lot. In fact, Dan Slayton’s “Traditional Early Ford Hot Rod,” with its rusted-out body, clean-as-awhistle engine and a gear shift topped with a black and white 8ball for a knob is the only vehicle you’ll find inside the gallery. But everything else in some ways to the world of autos and it’s interesting to see the various paths the seven artists took in their interpretations of the theme. Sculptor Joyce Kohl’s steel and clay sculpture of an elaborate four-level tombstone is a commanding presence at the end of the gallery’s entry hall. Titled “Family Altered,” it carries an epitaph that begins with the name of an apparently deceased man followed by several phrases, one of which is: “I quickly washed the car lamenting that I had taken off his beloved Grateful Dead sticker.” Another meaningful but amusing memorial is Margaret Nowling’s “A Little Highway Shrine.” Although small in scale, compared to Kohl’s sculpture, Nowling’s is made up of many parts — a two-way mirror, a PC board, light, a cassette recorder and tape. A costumed figure is painted on

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each of its two tiny wooden doors. When opened, the backs of the doors show a nude figure. The piece also plays music, a scratchy version of “Dies Irae” from Verdi’s Requiem. Jesse Sugarmann, newest member of the art faculty, has several pieces on display. One of these, presented on a single channel video — running time 2 minutes and 30 seconds — tells a story that unfolds as “The Best of My Love” sung by The Eagles plays softly in the background. Titled “One of These Nights,” the scene is set in the front seat of a car that’s parked in a secluded spot. No humans are visible. The center of interest is a red Christmas-tree shaped air freshener that dangles from the car’s rear view mirror. A radio is playing — we know this because a disc jockey speaks a few words at the station break. Tiny flames begin to lick the “branches” of the ornamental tree, it is ultimately consumed by fire as the screen fades to black. In addition to several small watercolor paintings, Kotting has a fascinating video that looks as if it was taken from a camera mounted on a car bumper. He calls it “Road Movie/Yellow Line” and shows with a series of moving black streaks the movement of tires as they cross and re-cross a double yellow line in the road. Sarah Vanderlip’s artwork includes a model for a sculpture, photos of two sculptures and a yellow traffic sign cautioning motorists about a pedestrian crossing. The sign is pocked with what appear to be multiple bullet holes. A continuous 52-minute BBC

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

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Among the works by Jesse Sugarmann that will be on display at Cal State Bakersfield’s Todd Madigan Gallery are General Motors Utility Structure II, above, and The Excitement Really Begins II, below.

documentary “Reyner Banham Loves Los Angeles” plays on a small screen just opposite the gallery’s entry doors. The scenes range from a silent movie featuring comedian Buster Keaton leaping off a streetcar to blurred shots of movie stars’ homes narrated by a tour bus driver. Nearby is an 80-image slide show, “So-Cal Artists,” created by Rebecca Weller, an art history lecturer. Incidentally, Weller will present a lecture titled: “Custom Cars & the California Work Ethic: John McCracken's Planks” at 5 p.m. May 9 in the Albertson Room, which is next to the Madigan gallery. “The Road Show” can be seen through May 11 during regular gallery hours: 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; and 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Fine Art Center Construction activity will begin soon on what now is a weed-filled lot on the west side of the Doré Theatre at Cal State Bakersfield. A ceremony highlighted by the symbolic turning over of a few spades of dirt at the location at 10 a.m. Saturday will signify the start of what will become the Fine Art Center. Plans for the new building have been in the works for some time

and its labs and art-making facilities are meant to alleviate the crowded and outdated conditions in the present building the art department occupies. Initially it was thought the existing art building would be destroyed when the new center is completed. A remodeling of the structure for other uses was also considered. But Richard Collins, dean of the School of Arts and Humanities, said neither of those options is likely to happen. “The old building will not be destroyed,” Collins wrote in an email. “It was supposed to (be) remodeled. I suspect that the funds will not materialize for that and that we will continue to use the building for a number of things it already does.” Among those current uses are printmaking, a wood and metal shop, offices, student library and a wet lab for photography. It’s also possible, Collins said, that space could be provided for The Runner, the campus newspaper.

Spotlight Theatre update It’s been more than a year since Spotlight Theatre produced a show of its own, although it has been leased for other uses. Now it looks like we’ll have to wait even longer to see it come alive again.

Board president Peggy Darling tells me that “The Fantasticks” will not be performed in May as previously announced. In fact it won’t be performed at all — not at Spotlight anyway. “We’ve got the technical people but we just couldn’t get a cast,” Darling said. “Too much competition — I think everybody in town is doing musicals now.” Plans call for Spotlight to do a musical in July, directed by Porter Jamison, a well-known local producer and director. Darling said the board is considering one musical in particular for the show but has yet to make a decision.

Thursday, April 25, 2013 The Bakersfield Californian

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A little art, a little wine, a lot of help for BMoA Fundraiser a highlight for patrons of museum BY CAMILLE GAVIN Contributing writer

t the moment, wooden wine crates along with a free-standing stained glass window that once adorned a Victorian-era house in Sausalito line the walls of development director Amy Millisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; office at the Bakersfield Museum of Art. But one week from today, all those items, plus a few dozen gift baskets and a collection of winethemed paintings by local artists, will be taken outside and placed on tables in the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden for the annual Winescapes party. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This event has really grown over the years,â&#x20AC;? Millis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year we doubled what we made (in 2011) and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to take it over $50,000 this year.â&#x20AC;? It also has evolved. The museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual springtime fundraiser began as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Men Cookingâ&#x20AC;? more than 10 years ago. Later it became â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winescapes,â&#x20AC;? centered on the auction of numerous magnumsized wine bottles painted and decorated by local artists. Winescapes is still the name of

PHOTO COURTESY OF FELIX ADAMO

This wine-inspired image by fine-arts photographer and Californian photojournalist Felix Adamo is among the art that will be auctioned off at the upcoming Winescapes event at the Bakersfield Museum of Art.

the party but for the third year it will feature wine-themed paintings. This time around, 13 local artists have donated pieces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is so generous of the artists to donate their work,â&#x20AC;? Millis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t receive anything for it, not a penny. â&#x20AC;&#x153; Artwork isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only thing

being offered, however. Among the more unusual items are a round-trip chartered flight for two to Las Vegas or anywhere in California, and a portrait of your pet painted by BMOA curator Vikki Cruz. Maddie Janssen of KGET Channel 17 will be master of ceremonies for the party, which begins at 6 p.m. and gives guests an opportunity to mingle and sip wine from four California vintners or distributors as they place their bids for the silent auction. During that time, hot and cold hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres prepared by Katie Crettol Catering will be served, and Jeff Woods will play recorded music. At 7:30 p.m. the live auction, the highlight of the evening, gets underway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ed Rogers is the auctioneer,â&#x20AC;? Millis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joe Hay â&#x20AC;&#x201D; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the incoming chairman of the foundation board â&#x20AC;&#x201D; says he (Rogers) is a legend in the auto community.â&#x20AC;? Mary Wegis, a volunteer who heads the special events committee, said more than 300 attended the event in 2012 and she expects even more this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a neat mix of art, wine and music in a beautiful atmosphere with strings of little cafĂŠ lights all around,â&#x20AC;? Wegis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each table

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Amy Millis, left, is the Bakersfield Museum of Art development director and Mary Wegis is a board member.

Winescapes When: 6 p.m. May 2 Where: Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. Admission: $40 in advance; $50 at the door; $75 per couple; $500 reserved table for eight. Information: 323-7219

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Eye Street TICKET ROUNDUP Fox Theater 2001 H St. vallitix.com or 3225200. (Listed ticket prices do not include additional fees.) May 19: An Evening with Steve Miller, 7:30 p.m. $48-$88. May 22: Primus 3D, 8 p.m. $29-$47. July 12: Spank! A Fifty Shades Parody, 8 p.m. $35. Oct. 5: Country Roads: A John Denver Celebration, 8 p.m. $26-$69. Oct. 26: 3 Faces of the King: An American Legend, celebrate the music, life and legacy of Elvis Presley, 8 p.m. $26-$69.

Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. vallitix.com or 322-5200. (Listed ticket prices do not include additional fees.) May 1: Dylan Scott, 7 p.m. Free. 328-7560. May 8: Junior Brown, 7 p.m. $14.50-$20.50. May 15: Cody Canada & The Departed, 7 p.m. $11.50$14.50. May 22: The Farm, 7 p.m. Free. 328-7560. May 30: Phil Vassar, 7 p.m. $30.50-$38.50.

CSUB Amphitheater 9001 Stockdale Highway. vallitix.com or call 322-5200. May 10-11: 27th annual Bakersfield Jazz Festival, 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday. Twoday combo $56.50; students $36.50; children under 12 free.

Bright House Networks Amphitheater 11200 Stockdale Highway. ticketmaster.com or all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 800745-3000. May 11: Hotel California: the Eagles Experience, 8 p.m. June 8: Rare Earth, 8 p.m. June 29: Air Supply, 7 p.m. $25 to $39.

June 30: Summerland Tour 2013 featuring Everclear, with Live, Filter and Sponge, 7 p.m. $30-$48.

Rabobank Convention Center 1001 Truxtun Ave., ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. (Listed ticket prices do not include additional fees.) Friday: Festival Del Mariachi, 8 p.m. $30 to $105. May 4: Cinco de Mayo Bomb, 7:30 p.m. $35 to $50. May 5: “Side Street Strutters,” presented by Bakersfield Community Concert Association, 3 p.m. $80 for nine concerts. bakersfieldcca.org or 2058522 or 589-2478. May 9: Miranda Lambert: Locked & ReLoaded Tour, featuring Dierks Bentlely, Randy Houser, Joanna Smith, 8 p.m. $27 to $51. May 17: Juanes, 8 p.m. $27.50 to $73. June 4-5: Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing, 7 p.m. Tuesday; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday. $10 to $33. June 7: Theresa Caputo, 8 p.m. $33.75 to $83. June 14: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, and Cheap Trick 7:30 p.m. $33 to $88. June 19: Boz Scaggs & Michael McDonald, 7:30 p.m. $38 to $98 July 13: Ramon Ayala, 8 p.m. $40-$80. Jan. 31: The Fresh Beat Band concert, 6:30 p.m. $18 to $38.

Eagle Mountain Casino 681 S. Tule Reservation Road, Porterville. eaglemtncasino.com or 559788-6220. All shows 8 p.m. $25 general; $35 reserved. Saturday: Gabriel Iglesias. May 17-18: Up in Smoke Tour, featuring Cheech & Chong, Tower of Power and War, 8:30 p.m. Friday; 8 p.m. Saturday, $35 general; $45 reserved.

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Unforgettable — and unexpected — treat Music duo squeeze in trip to Bakersfield THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN

Whitehorse, the Canadian husband and wife duo of Luke Doucete and Melissa McClelland, is passing through Bakersfield for an intimate concert Sunday at the Bakersfield Museum of Art. They’re on the North American tour to promote their sophomore album, “The Fate of the World Depends on This Kiss.” Doucete is a respected guitarist

and has played with top performers like Sarah McLachlan. Together, their songwriting and vocal harmonies have been called brilliant. Canada’s Globe and Mail said “Their assurance is sexy; the songcraft, nimble. Whitehorse is the Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway of Canadian roots rock.” Doucete and McClellan bring the heat in a way that only a husband and wife can. Whitehorse recently sold out a concert at South by Southwest, the annual film, music and inter-

Whitehorse concert What: Canadian husband and wife duo, Luke Doucete and Melissa McClelland When: 6 p.m. Sunday Where: Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. Tickets: $25 at the door, includes beer, wine and snacks from Sequoia Sandwich Company; RSVP to hbenham@bakersfield.com or jeff@kernfoundation.org

active festival in Austin that draws top-flight talent. Organizers have convinced Doucete and McClellan to make an overnight stop in Bakersfield for a concert and respite from the road. The concert is limited to 160 people.

Drum line, jazz, brass together at BC BY SUSAN SCAFFIDI Contributing writer

The Bakersfield College instrumental program is out in full force at 7 p.m. today for its second annual spring concert. Led by directors Tim Heasley and Kris Tiner, the concert features the college’s drum line, jazz ensemble and a newly organized brass ensemble in a joint concert starting in the BC gymnasium. The drum line, which consists of traditional marching band percussion instruments along with keyboards and mallet instruments such as marimbas and xylophones, will perform their award-winning competitive program “The Blueprint,” recently

performed at the WGI Percussion World Championship competition in Dayton, Ohio. “The Blueprint” was written and arranged by BC Drumline members and instructors Oliver Rodriquez, David Ellis and DJ Fresh, and choreographed by Danny Nguyen. The new brass ensemble will perform a mix of concert pieces, movie themes and show tunes, in a program that features Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man,” “Amber Waves,” by Morton Gould, “Praise Ye,” and “Crown Imperial,” by William Walton, plus movie music from “Star Trek,” “Psycho,” and selections from “Les Miserables” and

“Phantom of the Opera.” The concert moves outside for a performance by the BC Jazz Ensemble. The jazz band will perform the music of Charles Mingus, including “Nostalgia in Times Square,” “Goodbye, Pork Pie Hat,” “Better Get Hit in Yo’ Soul,” and many other selections Mingus called “love letters” to his musical heroes, including Duke Ellington, Lester Young and Jelly Roll Morton. The suggested donation of $8 for general admission, $5 for students, BC staff and seniors, will be collected at the door. Proceeds benefit the instrumental program.

Blues under the blue sky this weekend Aspiring blues musicians can try out their skills at the annual Springtime Blues and BBQ jam session on Sunday from noon to 9 p.m., with the barbecue running from 3 to 6 p.m. The event is at Noble Park, 700 S. P St. Sponsored by the Kern River Blues Society, the annual event is a “family-friendly” version of the group’s monthly jam sessions

held at Trout’s nightclub, where children are not allowed to attend. Instrumentalists and singers who want to participate on Sunday are invited to sign up at the event to perform, and are generally limited to a mini-set of four songs. Performers should bring their instruments, accessories such as sticks, cymbals, etc.

Tickets for the event are $5 for KRBS members, $5 for nonmembers bought in advance, and $7 at the park. Tickets are available at the Kernville Saloon and at Trout’s. For more information about performing and tickets, contact Beth Selzam at 872-7517, or email kernriverbluessociety@gmail.com. — Contributing writer Susan Scaffidi

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riday night was the Bakersfield Phenom competition at BHS. A shameless ripoff of “American Idol,” this contest pits kids from various high schools against one another, and I was a judge. I didn't want to do it at first, but my pal Monty Byrom was judging, so I figured it would be worth a few laughs. What I wasn't prepared for was the staggering amount of talent these kids had. I mean there were a handful of acts that were close to professional caliber. Even the ones who weren't as good showed incredible courage performing in front of their peers. That can't be easy for a kid. The competition was divided into two categories, “talent” and “air band.” I was glad they made that distinction; I'd hate to have to judge them together. I’m generally against people pretending to play instruments, but, hey, it's made Kenny Chesney a zillionaire, so why talk kids out of it? To my surprise, some of those airbanders were really entertaining. I gave my only perfect score to a group called Ethan and the Mormons. They brought it, big time. After the show, I told them they were welcome on my porch any day. The winners, announced Saturday night, are: Anthony Deguia of Indepen-

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dence, who won the grand prize of $750 for his ukulele performance; the judges awarded first place and $300 to Mary Tun of Stockdale, and second place and $150 to Animal Print of Frontier; the people’s choice first place and $300 went to Unlike the Rest from Independence, and second place and $150 was awarded to Awkward Bra Shopping of Arvin. Those kids worked crazy hard and had the guts to put themselves out there on a stage in front of a bunch of screaming teens. I hope they invite me back next year.

Brainy kids in NYC This week’s cool stuff is almost entirely about teenagers. I know what you're thinking: Kids these days, with their YooHoo and their Spirographs — they’re just no good. Well then I have good news on two fronts. First up are the kids from Centennial High School's Virtual Business squad. They’re not actually called that, but they should be. These five young braniacs — Casey Hoover, McCall Miller, Jarrett

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

Buntley, Brooke Wheeler and Kandis Cornelius — traveled to New York City to take part in the National Business Plan Competition, and they came home champions, beating out 20 other teams from all over the country. Here's the thing: If these kids had won a national championship in a sport, they'd be the talk of the town, and rightfully so. But these youngsters did something way more impressive in my book; they came up with a virtual product, built a business plan around it, did exhaustive research and presented it to high-powered people in suits in the McGraw-Hill Building in Manhattan. Their “business” was called Ripple (I can hear you tittering from here, but these are good kids who have no idea about what bums like to drink). They (and their teacher) all won Apple iPad Minis, among other swag. Think about that for a moment: How many adults could face down that kind of pressure? Imagine your boss sending you to the Big Apple to make a do-or-die presentation like that. Most of us would fold like lawn chairs, but these kids rose to the occasion and brought home first prize. I spoke with teacher and program coordinator Tamara Combs, who seems like the kind of remarkable educator that could lead these kids to success. When I told her I knew Ms. Cornelius, she said, “Well, that one's no good,” which should tell you everything you need to know about her leadership abilities. These future leaders rely on donations to fund the program, so next year, get

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Centennial High School’s Virtual Business earned first place in the Virtual Enterprises International Business Plan Competition. From left are Jarrett Buntley, Brooke Wheeler, Casey Hoover, McCall Miller and Kandis Cornelius.

involved. We have a title to defend.

Another hit for Earle The other musical highlight this week was the release of “The Low Highway” by Steve Earle. His last record, “Washington

Square Serenade," was so good that I was afraid the new one would be a letdown. As it turns out, it's yet another work of unmitigated genius. His unmatched songwriting, his stripped-down production, his love of bluegrass,

present

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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and his respect for Hank Williams are all on display on “The Low Country.” I even picked up a copy on vinyl to celebrate National Record Store Day. I assume Pat Evans over at World Records knew he'd move that one.

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Something to sing about Opera caps long career of respected CSUB voice teacher BY SUSAN SCAFFIDI Contributing writer

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eggy Sears will conclude 22 years as head of the opera program at CSUB in grand style Friday evening at the Doré Theatre. Sears, who retires at the end of the CSUB spring quarter, will present a program of scenes from opera and zarzuela, performed by current students and some returning alumni who wanted to sing for Sears one more time. That alone is a fitting tribute to Sears, who listed as her most important achievement the students that she has taught. “Number one, I think I am happiest for the students who learned to sing and learned the repertoire,” Sears said. “And they got to that national level of being a senior with a senior project, ready for graduate school.” Sears said she is also very proud of the general voice classes she has taught, enabling many people to sing, and even just speak better. “After that come the opera and then the jazz (choir),” Sears said. “What I would call the icing on the cake.” Sears noted that during her time at the university, the department was able to stage several complete operas, including “The Magic Flute,” “Suor Angelica,” “Gianni Schicchi,” “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” “Tartuffe,” “L’Elisir d’Amoré,” “The Gypsy Baron,” and the zarzuela “La verbena de la Paloma.” Economic realities required putting the opera productions on a three-year cycle, with opera scenes in the intervening years. “That was just using our resources better,” she said. While she is retiring, the educator still expects to maintain a presence at CSUB, including helping on the theater department’s musical production next spring, and some part-time teaching. Music department chair Robert Provencio said while there has been

PHOTO COURTESY OF PEGGY SEARS

A scene from the opera program at Cal State Bakersfield.

no official authorization to replace Sears, there is a commitment to keep the voice and opera program going, starting with people already in place at the university. “We’re very happy to have Dr. SooYeon Chang on board,” Provencio said. “Her doctoral work was as an opera coach and accompanist.” Provencio said Chang will take on the responsibility for keeping the opera program growing with scene work and workshops. Beyond that, Provencio could only say he’s unable to announce any additions to the faculty. “We’re looking for some excited people to build on the wonderful work that Peggy has done,” Provencio said. Friday night’s program includes

scenes from Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” Barbieri’s zarzuela “El Barberillo de Lavapiés” with references to “The Barber of Seville,” Chueca and Valverde’s revue “La Gran Via,” and Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Help, Help, the Globolinks!” a comical opera about the power and importance of live music. Performers include Michael Redd, Tori Provencio, Kristen Falls, Katherine Kiouses, Ashten Smith, Maritsa Osornia, Krystal Angulo, Ruben Carrillo, Jessica Trevino, David Ortiz and Adriana Medel. A farewell gala in Sears’ honor is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tickets for the performance only are $15 general admission and $5 for students and seniors; with the gala, tickets are $25 general admission, and $15 for students and seniors.

CSUB puts out welcome mat to visitors Celebrate your Mother’s Day with brunch at the Crest Bar and Grill located inside the Bakersfield RV Resort. Featuring a “create-your- own” omelet station, fresh fruit, traditional breakfast items, a ham, turkey and beef carving station, assorted cold salads, and complimentary champagne. Brunch will be served from 9 am to 2 pm and reservations are recommended. $19.95 Adults, $9.95 Children under 10. Enjoy Mother’s Day with Bakersfield’s best kept secret, the Crest Bar and Grill.

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Cal State Bakersfield is hosting a day of family fun in honor of its annual open house, called Celebrate CSUB! The free event is open to the public. For the seventh year, faculty, staff, and students open their doors and invite the community, incoming students and their families to a day of demonstrations, exhibits and discovery. Activities include the 5K fun run/walk, a spring carnival and food booths staffed by student leadership,

Celebrate CSUB! When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; 5K fun run/walk starts at 8 a.m. Where: Cal State Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway Admission/parking: Free; 5K is $22 Information: 654-2175

performances by the spirit squad, information booths, music, food and face-painting.

The 5K kicks things off outside the Student Recreation Center at 8 a.m. (entry fee is $22 on race day). Families are especially encouraged to attend, as there will be art projects and games for children and a variety of activities for prospective students and their parents beginning at 9 a.m. There will be classroom and lab tours, an academic market place, interaction with clubs and organizations and freshman orientation day for incoming CSUB students. — Information taken from a CSUB media release

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Baby Bachs: Students share compositions CSUB, BC programs tout impressive track record BY SUSAN SCAFFIDI Contributing writer

ow good a predictor of success is a student concert? Now in its 19th year, the annual Student Composers concert, a joint venture of Cal State and Bakersfield College, has managed to produce a respectable number of professional musicians. “We started (the concerts) the very first year I started at Bakersfield College,” said music professor John Gerhold. “That first year, I had a student composer who I thought was really, really talented. “All he wanted to write were big orchestra things, which we couldn’t do.” Gerhold said that student, Cris Velasco, transferred to UCLA, got an agent right after graduation and went on to write those orchestral pieces — for several video games such as “God of War” and for film and television, including “Battlestar Galactica” and “Van Helsing.” CSUB music professor Jim Scully noted former student Schuyler Johnson is currently working with John Frizzell on the Fox drama “The Following.” “Schuyler premiered two piano pieces at this concert in 2009 and was a vibrant part of our jazz and composition programs during his time at CSUB,” Scully wrote in an email. Gerhold also noted BC alumni such as Collin Simon, who composes for films and theater; Patrick Burzlaff, director of choral studies at Centennial High School and

BC and CSUB Student Composers’ Concert When: 4 p.m. Sunday Where: CSUB Music Building, Room 127 Admission: Free, but seating is limited

whose compositions have been featured at the American Choral Directors Association; James Sproul, who attended both BC and CSUB, teaches in the Panama-Buena Vista School District and whose works have been performed at the San Francisco Wind Festival and other concert series; and Dr. James Harris, who is director of choral studies at Oberlin College. “A lot of (our students) may not go off to become composers for a living,” Gerhold said. “But I’m going to guess about half of the music directors in our town were impacted by our program somehow.” Composers at this year’s concert include BC students Richard McAuliffe, who will be transferring to Cal State Northridge next academic year, and Shawn Vogel, who has been a regular contributor to the concerts for the last couple of years. Gerhold said McAuliffe is presenting a piece for piano and cello, and a suite for flute and piano. Vogel has written a choral work to be sung by CSUB students. Scully said graduating senior Peter Crawford is presenting his composition “Lightweight Champion” for multiple percussion instruments, and trumpeter Alejandro Arvizu is presenting two pieces. Also contributing music are Manny Beltran and Ryan Vaughn.

Festival of Baskets perfect place to find gift for mom BY ASHLEY FISCHER Contributing writer

he popular Festival of Baskets event at the Woman’s Club is billed as a great way to find a gift for Mother’s Day. But the real gift, say organizers, is the quality time that comes with taking Mom — and Grandma — along for a day of shopping, lunch and a fashion show. “It’s a nice, quiet afternoon,” said Deniece Jones, head of the club’s ways and means committee. “It’s always been kind of a grandmother-mother-daughter deal. It’s a good excuse to get out and socialize that’s not too expensive, so you can bring the kids and grandkids, too.” For nine years, the afternoon fete has been bringing generations of women and their families together for a day of lunch and artfully arranged prizes. Festival of Baskets is the club’s second-largest fundraiser of the year; all proceeds are donated to the many scholarships and charities the group supports, including the

“It’s always been kind of a grandmother-motherdaughter deal. It’s a good excuse to get out and socialize that’s not too expensive, so you can bring the kids and grandkids, too.” — Deniece Jones, of the Bakersfield Woman’s Club

Ronald McDonald House, Salvation Army, and Bakersfield Homeless Center. The day begins at 11:30 a.m. (doors open at 10:30 a.m.) with Cobb salad and cherry cobbler for dessert, provided by Mossman’s Catering. Immediately following is a fashion show, featuring the latest spring trends for women and girls carried by local Please see BASKETS / 26

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ow many Western Street Rod Nationals have their been, total? 37. How many have been in Bakersfield? 27. And the National Street Rod Association is in no hurry to fix what clearly isn’t broken: This weekend, more than 2,000 specialty vehicles will roll into town, treating spectators to the sights and sounds of some of the bestconstructed, most beautiful vintage automobiles ever to gather in one place. The vehicles, all manufactured in the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, will feature nearly every make, model and style and will be driven from all over the United States. There will be street rods, cool customs, pickups, restored muscle cars and pro-touring cars. A variety of activities are on the agenda, including games for kids and adults, a Women’s World arts & crafts show, quilt show, Saturday evening entertainment, night-time

37th annual NSRA Western Street Rod Nationals Plus When: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Where: Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 So. P St. Admission: $14; children ages 6 to 12, $5; children ages 5 and under, free. Information: nsra-usa.com

cruisin’, and a non-denominational church service on Sunday. The NSRA also will give away thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise and there will be three drawings for $3,000 cash. To be eligible to win any of the prizes, register as a participant of the 2013 Western Street Rod Nationals Plus. For more, visit nsra-usa.com. On Sunday, the award-winning vehicles of the 37th annual NSRA Western Street Rod Nationals Plus will be on display at the Circle of Winners awards area.

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Kevin Wright of Burbank gets a close look at the engine in this 1952 Henry J automobile during the Western Street Rod Nationals in 2010.

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clothiers, including Sugardaddy’s, Apricot Lane, Victoria’s, Shabby Girls and Lil’ Rockstarz. “We have a slightly smaller fashion show this year,” Jones said, “but no matter what, I always try and keep it all local. This year, all of the shops are privately owned small businesses — I like to keep it in the community.” Once the models have walked the runway, the raffling begins and continues throughout the remainder of the afternoon. Each of the 32 baskets (put together by Woman’s Club volunteers) is organized around a particular theme, such as cooking, beauty, food and wine, and outdoor entertaining. Winning is about as straightforward as it gets: You buy your tickets, six for $5, drop a ticket in the container in front of the basket you want and wait while enjoying conversation, cobbler and coffee. “The baskets we have received this year are great,” said Jones. “I’ve been really enthused by the things people have donated. We have a couple filled with cookies and candy, everything that goes with wine, there’s one with champagne — we have a good variety.” And, just so there are no hurt feelings,

Festival of the Baskets When: Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; fashion show at noon Saturday. Where: Bakersfield Woman’s Club, 2030 18th St. Admission: $25; $15 for kids 11 and under. Information: 325-7889 or 412-4791

each $15 children’s ticket includes a kidthemed gift basket, filled with coloring books, crafts, dolls, stuffed animals and other items — no raffle (or temper tantrums) required. For Jones, the Woman’s Club, with its calendar filled with activities and community events, has always provided plenty of opportunities to socialize for a good cause, and the Festival of the Baskets is no exception. “It’s a really good chance to spend time with your daughter, or meet some new people. For a lot of people, who, like me, worked all their lives, we socialized during work. But once you retire, you get away from that. That’s one of the nicest things about these events — it brings people together.”

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Eye Street Go & Do Today “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” The Best of Both Worlds, the two-part storyline comprising the third-season finale and the fourth-season premiere of the beloved series, 7 p.m., Edwards Cinema, 9000 Ming Ave. $12.50. 663-3042. Alpha Canine Sanctuary Fundraiser, come out and purchase some pizza, gelato, beverages, with opportunity drawings, begins at 4 p.m., Red Brick Pizza, 9500 Brimhall Road, Suite 301. Percentage of sales from event will be donated to ALPHA. 391-8212 or for takeout, call 829-1010. Bike Bakersfield’s Full Moon Ride, meet for a casual ride to go to The Marketplace at a pace around 10-12 miles per hour, meet at 8 p.m. at Beach Park, 3400 21st St. Free. Visit bikebakersfield.org, email brad@bikebakersfield.org or 321-9247. 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. Classic Series, see the movie “To Kill a Mockingbird,” 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. Saturday, Maya Cinemas, 1000 California Ave. $6. 636-0484. South Valley Sound Chorus Acapella Practice Night, 7 p.m., ClearView Baptist Church, 203 S. H St. Visit southvalleysound.org or 346-6190.

Friday 37th annual Western Street Rod Nationals, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Saturday; 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. $14; $5 children (612); children 5 and under are free with adult; $3 parking. Visit nsra-usa.com or 574-8754032. An Evening of Opera & Zarzuela Scenes, 7:30 p.m., CSUB, Doré Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10, $5 seniors/students, free for CSUB students with ID. 654-3093. Bakersfield Blaze vs. Visalia Rawhide, 7:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Sam Lynn Ballpark, 4009 Chester Ave. $7-$12. bakersfieldblaze.com or 716HITS. Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament, check-in 11:30 a.m.; shotgun, noon; awards, 6 p.m., Rio Bravo Country Club, 15200 Casa Club Drive. $200; $700 team of four. bgclubsofkerncounty.org or 325-3730. Darius Rucker, 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $35-$75 plus fee. vallitix.com or 3225200. ***SOLD OUT Festival Del Mariachi, 8 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $30 to $105. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. Shafter Healthy Start Health Fair, 5 p.m., Richland Activity Center, 331 Shafter Ave., Shafter. Free. 746-8690.

Saturday “Escape from Planet Earth” Autism Movie, 10 a.m., Regency Theatres, 3000 Mall View Road. $3 adults; children 17 and under are free. Reservations, email iborreli@mapss-corp.com or 397-4777. “Giulio Cesare” Opera Concert Live Satellite Feed, provided by the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, 9 a.m., Edwards Cinema, 9000 Ming Ave. $18-$24. 6633042. “Hansel & Gretel” and “Rumanian Rhapsody” Ballet, presented by Bakersfield Ballet Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Bakersfield High School, in Harvey Auditorium, 1241 G St. $15. 323-2155.

19th annual Coyote Club Golf Tournament, shotgun starts 12:30 p.m., Buena Vista Golf Course, 10256 Golf Course Road, Taft. $80, includes half cart, mulligans, tee prize, lunch and drinks. 703-4313 or 8329233. Annual Celebrate CSUB!, entertainment, tours, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., CSUB, 9001 Stockdale Highway. Free. Bakersfield Rollergirls Double Header, Bakersfield Rollergirls vs. Fresno Atomic Assault and Bakersfield Jr. Roller Derby vs. Santa Cruz Jr. Derby Groms, Jr. bout 5:30 p.m., adult bout 7 p.m., Rollerama, 1004 34th St. $10. 327-7589. Bakersfield Speedway, Sprint Cars, Sports Modifieds, Mini Stocks, CDCRA, 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. Catch Trout 2013, 10 a.m to 2 p.m., Kern River Hatchery, 14415 Sierra Way, Kernville. Free. All equipment is provided. Visit dfg.ca.gov/fish/Hatcheries/KernRiver/, email troutfest@wildlife.ca.gov or 559-765-4824. EyeWitness News Relay for Life Event, with Velorio, 9 p.m., On the Rocks, 1517 18th St. $25 dinner and show in advance; $35 at the door; $7 for show only in advance; $10 at the door. 327-7625. Festival of Beers, with dozens of beers to sample, live music by Making Movies, Karmahitlist, Velorio and Mediated Assault, 1 to 4 p.m., Stramler Park, 3805 Chester Ave. $30 advance; $40 at the gate. 21 and over only. bakersfieldfestivalofbeers.com. Festival of the Baskets, 11:30 a.m., Woman’s Club, 2030 18th St. $25; $15 children. 325-7889. Fourth annual Classy Boutique “Celebrating Moms,” many vendors, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Villas at Scenic River, 4015 Scenic River Lane. Free. Gabriel Iglesias, 8 p.m., Eagle Mountain Casino, 681 S. Tule Reservation Road, Porterville. $25 general; $35 reserved. Visit eaglemtncasino.com or 559-788-6220. It’s A Shootenanny! Sporting Clay Shoot, hosted by Bakersfield Choir Booster Association; entertainment, music, continental breakfast, barbecue, raffle, auction, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Five Dogs Shooting Range, 20238 Woody Road. $85 per person; $425 per team. Continental breakfast for spectators, $8; barbecue $15. 324-9841, 619-4405 or 667-0127. Kern Audubon Society Nature Outing, beginning birding with Allison Sheehey, meet at the west end of Hart Park between the two lakes at 8 a.m. Bring, water, snacks, binoculars. Visit kernaudubonsociety.org or 805-0232. Kids Free Day, CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway. 872-2256. Monthly Writing Workshops, join writers and college instructors for a series of workshops, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Beale Memorial Library, Tejon Room, 701 Truxtun Ave. Free. 868-0701. Old Crow Medicine Show, 7:30 p.m., 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. $29.50-$38.50. vallitix.com or 322-5200. ***SOLD OUT. Pet Adoptions, cats from The Cat People, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Petco, 8220 Rosedale Highway. $65 includes spay/neuter, vaccines and leukemia testing. 327-4706; 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. Please see GO & DO / 28

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Vegetarian Cooking Class, two dishes will be cooked, sample the dishes, learn healthy tips, 10 a.m. to noon, AUM Physical Therapy & Yoga Center, 1002 Calloway Drive. $30. Reservations, visit aumptyoga.com, email kuntal@aumptyoga.com or 588-4286. WineCamp for KEEP, wine, appetizers, live music, a wine pull and opportunity baskets, 6 p.m., at private residence, 1000 Mount Lassen St. $35. All proceeds go toward scholarships to send under privileged children to Camp KEEP. 636-4629

Sunday A Celebration of Mexican Culture, hosted by Valley Plaza Mall; folkloric dancers, El Grito de Mariachi contest, mariachi music, learn makeup trend tips, prizes, 2 to 6 p.m., Valley Plaza Mall, 2701 Ming Ave. Free. 832-2436. Second annual Blessing of the Bicycles Ceremony, hosted by St. Paul’s Anglican Parish and Bike Bakersfield; 5 p.m., St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 2216 17th St. Free. Visit bikebakersfield.org, email brad@bikebakersfield.org, or 3219247. Second annual Springtime Blues & Barbecue, hosted by Kern River Blues Society; noon to 9 p.m., barbecue 3 to 6 p.m., Noble Park, 700 P St. $5 advance; $7; children 12 and under are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Email kernriverbluessociety@gmail.com or 872-7517.

ART Fresno Poets Visit to read their works, 7:30 p.m. today, Bakersfield College, Levan Center, 1801 Panorama Drive. Free. 831-1067. “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. 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. today, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. $60 for three sessions. 869-2320. “Kids Night Out,” for ages 7 and up, paint and design a dinner plate, pizza, and games, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Color Me Mine at The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. $28; $22 for additional siblings. bakersfield.colormemine.com or 6647366. “Paint Me A Story,” for toddlers and preschoolers, first we read the story and then you and your child complete a hand-print dinner plate

project together, 10 a.m. Saturday, Color Me Mine at The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. $15. bakersfield.colormemine.com or 6647366. 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, children and parents can enjoy developing creativity through different art techniques, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. today, Beale Library, Tejon Room, 701 Truxtun Ave. Supplies provided. 868-0770. 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. 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. Artwork on Display, by John Kirkeby of “Kreative Allusions,” now through April, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. 327-PLAY.

THEATER “Crimes of the Heart,” a dark comedy about the bond that sisters share, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $15 general; $10 students/seniors. 327-PLAY. “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,” a Greek comedy, 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, on the lawn between Memorial Stadium and the gymnasium, Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Drive. $5.50; $3.50 students/staff/seniors. 395-4388. “The Fox on the Fairway,” 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday, 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, improvisational comedy show, appropriate for families, 6 p.m. Saturdays, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $10. 327-PLAY.

MUSIC ’80s rock B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Glam Cobra, 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday. $5.

Classic rock Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; Lost Vinyl, 9 p.m. Friday; Really Big Midgetz, 9 p.m. Saturday. Chuy’s, 8660 Rosedale Highway; 587-5750; Diver Down band, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Lone Oak Lounge, 10612 Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; John Hollins band, 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday. The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, Suite 100, 831-1413; Odie Crabtree, 6 to 9 p.m. today; Mystic Red, 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

Classic soul The Mark Restaurant, 1623 19th St., 322-7665; Mr. Trimble and Unique Soul, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Comedy B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Sean Morey, 7 p.m. Saturday. $15. 21 & over only. 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. today. $5. Visit facebook.com/ontherocksbakersfield.

Country Ethel’s Old Corral, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613; Lil Gritty, 7 to 11 p.m. Friday; AC Myles, 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Drive, 392-2010; The Pals Band, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane, 392-2030; The Pals Band, 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; Vince Galindo, 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Trout’s & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 399-6700; 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 by Hilton, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court, 323-7111; learn Salsa, Cumbia, or West Coast Swing, 4 to 7 p.m. Sundays. $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. today, Rasmussen Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $5. 324-1390, 325-3086 or 399-3658. Mavericks Singles, ballroom and country dancing with music by Steve Woods, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Kern City Town Hall, 1003 Pebble Beach Drive. $7 member; $9 guest. 831-9241. Pairs and Spares Dance, with Country George, 7 p.m. Friday, Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $7; $9 nonmembers. 399-3575. Trouts & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 399-6700; 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; live in the mix: 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, 5 p.m. Fridays until 2 a.m. Saturday. On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277625; DJ OSO Mighty, 9 p.m. Friday. 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.

Jazz Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Highway, 834-4433; Richie Perez, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Eureka! Burger, 10520 W. Stockdale Highway, 241-5999; Mauro, Rico Velazquez, Pat Fraze, 6 to 9 p.m. today. Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633WINE; Steve Eisen and Mark Meyer, 6 to 8:30 p.m. today; Lonely Avenue, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fri-

day; Jason and Jim Badgley, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Candace Freeman and Steve Eisen, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. 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. Wednesdays. Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701 Ming Ave., 832-5011; Jazz Invasion, 9 to 10 p.m. Saturdays. The Nile, Jazz Music, 6 p.m. Sundays. Cost $10 at 1721 19th St. 364-2620. Wine Me Up, 3900 Coffee Road, 588-8556; Candace Freeman and Steve Eisen, 6 p.m. Friday.

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. Tuesdays; 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays. Cataldo’s Pizzeria, 4200 New Stine Road, 397-5000; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. today. 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. Saturdays. 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. Karaoke at The Lone Oak, 10612 Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; 9 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; A to Z Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays. Lone Oak Inn, 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10612 Rosedale Highway. 589-0412. Please see GO & DO / 29

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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, 366-3261, 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, 323-0053; 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays. Replay Sports Lounge & Grill, 4500 Buck Owens Blvd., 324-3300; 8 p.m. 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, 8362700; 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. Wednesday. Rusty’s Pizza, 5430 Olive Drive, 835-5555; 6:30 p.m. 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., 3987077; 9 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Syndicate Lounge, 1818 Eye St., 327-0070; with Alisa Spencer, 9 p.m. Wednesday. Tejon Club, 6 to 10 p.m. Saturdays at 117 El Tejon Ave. 392-1747. The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, at Hotel Rosedale, 2400 Camino Del Rio Court, 3270681; 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, 8311413; hosted by Ed Loverr, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday. The Regent, 2814 Niles St., 871-4140; 8:30 p.m. Fridays. The Wright Place, 2695-G Mount Vernon Ave., 872-8831, 8 p.m. Thursdays. 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.

Music showcase The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 8311413; featuring local artists, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays.

Open mic Fiddlers Crossing, 206 E. F St., Tehachapi, 823-9994; 7 p.m. Wednesdays. $5. On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 327-7625; musicians, spoken word, poets, comedians, 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Free.

R&B Señor Pepe, 8450 Granite Falls Drive, 661588-0385, Rebecca Aguilar and Lost Vinyl, 7 to 10 p.m. today. The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 8311413; Mystic Duo, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Rock KC Steakhouse, 2515 F St., 322-9910; Jimmy Gaines, 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; Jimmy Gaines, Bobby O and Mike Hall, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m., featuring Glenda Robles, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 327-7625; Top Shelph, Arizonity and The Easy, 9 p.m. Friday. $7. 21 & over only. Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; live bands, 9 p.m. today.

Soft rock Steak and Grape, 4420 Coffee Road, 5889463; 7 to 10 p.m. today through Saturday. Free.

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

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Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Chuy’s, 2500 New Stine Road, 833-3469; 7 p.m. Tuesdays. On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 327-7625; 8 to 10 p.m. Monday. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 322-8900; Trivia Night 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., 399-6700; The Blackboard Playboys, 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $5 after 8 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS Monday 4/29 4th annual League of Dreams Golf Tournament, played as a Texas-Shamble, noon, Seven Oaks Country Club, 2000 Grand Lakes Ave. $125 per player includes lunch and dinner; $55 dinner only. 616-9122. Bakersfield Winds Fall Concert, 7:30 p.m., Olive Drive Church, 5500 Olive Drive. $5. Visit bakersfieldwinds.com.

Tuesday 4/30 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 5/1 “Elvis Lives!,” 7:30 p.m., the theater at Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $25-$45. ticketmaster.com or 800-7453000. Dylan Scott, 7 p.m., Buck Owens Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. Free. 3287560. Film Club, with Cody Meek, discussing Spielberg, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. First Wednesday, with guest speaker Mike Stepanovich, 10 to 11 a.m., Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $5 non-members; $4 non-member seniors; free for members. 323-7219.

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