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Index Theresa Caputo ........................................ 20 Menudo Cook Off...................................... 21 Arts Alive .................................................. 22 This Week’s Obsessions .......................... 23 The Lowdown with Matt Munoz ............ 24 Susan Scaffidi column ............................ 27 Victorian tea party .................................. 27 Calendar .............................................. 29-31
CHAPTER SIX: My life’s song As the waning crescent moon disappeared with the night, the sun rose to reveal my returned “late night visitor.” The hooded mystic of musical aptitude led me to the land where all emo-
tions and events of life are dissolved and infused into music. The melody that was so familiar was my life’s song. My visitor knew I was ready for a new one.
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“I enjoy art that is rendered somewhat realistically but the images in the work don’t really exist in reality; or they may, but are not portrayed that way.” — Byron Rhodes
Journey takes a surreal turn Rhodes plays with reality in latest chapter BY JENNIFER SELF Californian lifestyles editor jself@bakersfield.com
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he eye-catching works submitted by artists for this year’s Eye Gallery art series have been admired and scrutinized by thousands of newspaper readers. But no one has pored over them more closely than Byron Rhodes, this week’s featured artist and author of Chapter Six of our story. “I began by really working out a concept based on the narrative provided,” said the artist, 31. “This came by reading and rereading the previous artists writings and studying their artworks.” Rhodes’ stunning piece features the protagonist introduced in last week’s chapter and the mysterious figure referred to since Chapter One. “The goal of my image was to create an allegory of the journey the character chose to make, which she believes will change her life in a positive direction.” Rhodes was born and raised in Bakersfield, graduating from North High in 1999 and earning a bachelor of fine arts in studio art from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2004. The artist enjoys cycling and other athetic pursuits, as well as studying the Bible, reading, movies and studying science when he’s not working his day job at Banks Pest Control. He spends much of his spare time with girlfriend Jill Kochendorfer. Rhodes took some time out of his busy schedule to answer our Eye Gallery questionnaire: How long have you been an artist? I have been drawing for as long as I can remember and haven’t stopped. I typcially work in acrylic, graphite, pen and ink, colored pencil, watercolor. Explain your process/technique on this piece: Once I finalized a concept, I began the work of sketching out the image and making all the elements fit compositionally. This process was aided by some reference images, but the majority of the sketch was from my imagination or visual memory.
About Eye Gallery The annual art series is a partnership between The Californian and the Bakersfield Museum of Art whose purpose is to put the work of local artists in the spotlight. This year we asked 10 artists to collaborate on a story, in words and pictures. Each was given 96 hours, a canvas and all the work that had been produced to that point. The story will unfold in Eye Street every Thursday through June 27, when the museum will host a reception for the artists and unveil other exhibitions.
Once I had the composition laid out and I was happy with all the aspects of the preliminary sketch, I transferred the image to the final surface that I had already gessoed. At this point the painting process could begin. I started with a base color, which may not be close to the final color but it helps jump-start the piece. In this case, I worked out the colors as I went, only having a vague idea of what they would be. I wanted to include some color from the previous artworks in the narrative to create some unity for the whole show. If I was not happy with a color, I would rework that area. This process would continue until the piece worked as a whole. A final clear gloss coat was applied to make the sheen uniform and to protect the final image. What kind of art speaks to you? I enjoy art that is rendered somewhat realistically but the images in the work don’t really exist in reality; or they may, but are not portrayed that way. This would be why I am drawn to Surrealism. Favorite artist: Recently I have really enjoyed the works of Todd Schorr. Two artists that I have followed since around 2002 are Joe Sorren and Tim Cantor. When/how I knew art would be my passion: I have been drawing and creating art since I can remember. Art is something that I have enjoyed success in, whether it is private or public.
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Artist Byron Rhodes enjoys cycling and other athletic pursuits, as well as studying the Bible, reading, movies and studying science when he’s not working his day job at Banks Pest Control.
Next week Many doors, but will she walk through? Artist Dacey Dia Villareal continues the story. Do you get many commissions? Yes, I do, but recently I have chosen not to accept them because of my busy schedule.
There are rare exceptions. How hard is it to find a place to show your work publicly? It is not hard at all. There are many opportunities to show work through shows with the Arts Council of Kern or other shows they advertise. The Bakersfield Museum of Art also organizes the Visual Arts festival annually. There are other venues around Bakersfield that
are looking for artists to become involved in presenting work. Most supportive mentor: My dad. He has given me many opportunities to create artwork for projects. I talk to him more than anyone about art philosophy, many times we actually argue about it, which I enjoy. On several occasions he has helped me articulate my artistic vision.
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t’s been about a year since Theresa Caputo’s visit to Bakersfield revealed some supernatural activity in the halls of the Padre Hotel. But Caputo — in town last summer for a taping of her television show, “Long Island Medium” — wanted to reassure Bakersfield fans about her encounter with the spirit of a young girl rumored to roam hotel hallways at night. “She was very happy,” said the manicured medium, who answered our questions via email. “She was dancing and singing and all she kept talking about was her handprint.” Caputo brings her second sight and bouffant coif back to Bakersfield, this time with a new one-woman show, “Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience.” The show takes place at Rabobank Theater on June 7. “Bakersfield was beautiful. I enjoyed the horses, but it was very hot.” Ticket sales have been brisk for Caputo’s upcoming appearance, helped in part by the return of her television show Sunday nights on TLC. She joins fellow TV medium Sylvia Browne as a big draw onscreen and off. “I choose to use my gift to help people and my wish is that they receive a message that will help them to embrace life. According to her bio, Caputo became aware of her “gift” at the age of 4. As her abilities developed, she took her mother’s advice and sought the counsel of spiritualist Pat Longo. Caputo began as an independent medium working through word of mouth, and her growing popularity drew the attention of the TLC network, which premiered “Long Island Medium” in 2011. “Everyone is different on how they connect with spirit,” Caputo said. “Sometimes a young child says things that they couldn’t possibly know. An example is if they blurt out your deceased grandmother’s favorite flower.
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“‘There’s Nana’s favorite gardenia!’ How would they know that? Having imaginary friends can also be an early sign. “I feel that we were born this way. We may develop it later in life, but the ability was always there.” As with most people who claim to have a pipeline to the other side, Caputo has had her share of skeptics. She takes the criticism in stride, expecting it to come with the territory. “I respect the skeptics. I get and understand that it’s hard to wrap our physical minds around what I’m able to do. I’m not here to make people a
believer in mediums or to prove or defend my gift. People don’t have to believe in what I do but they can’t deny how it has helped people. I suggest that they talk to people who have had the experience with me and see how it has been life-changing for them.” But Caputo’s popularity can’t be denied. Believers keep her busy with readings at live events and through her official website, where she interacts with fans, many of whom have adopted her trademark fashion and hairstyle. “It’s crazy. You gotta love Theresa Caputo fans. They’re awesome. I receive thousands of emails a week for people requesting to have a session.” Bakersfield can expect a full evening of Caputo, who will share personal stories and interact with the audience and any willing spirits, when she hits the stage in her signature Long Island diva mode. “I am going to show up with my hair and my nails done, great dress and fabulous shoes.”
FIRST LOOK Join assistant lifestyles editor Stefani Dias from 9 to 10 a.m. this morning on bakersfield.com for “First Look with Scott Cox.” We’ll discuss upcoming events, including Stars Theatre Restaurant’s “My Way: A Musical Trib-
ute to Frank Sinatra,” which opens Friday; the 15th annual Latin Food Festival and Menudo Cook Off on Sunday; and “Long Island Medium” star Theresa Caputo’s appearance next week at Rabobank Theater.
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f chicken soup is known as “Jewish penicillin,” then surely menudo earns its billing as “Mexican medicine.” But whatever you call it or use it for, there will be pots and pots of the spicy soup to sample at the 15th annual Latin Food Festival and Menudo Cookoff this weekend. “Menudo is a significant part of our culture; it is a tradition in many families,” wrote Jay Tamsi, CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which is hosting the event. Tamsi said menudo is a big part of social gatherings and family events, especially on weekends and major holidays like Christmas and New Year’s Day. “Many believe it’s the medicine that cures a long night on the town,” Tamsi wrote. “Better known the next day as a ‘hangover.’” A basic menudo recipe includes tripe, hominy, garlic, oregano, cumin, onions and various peppers. Tamsi said a common belief is that the ingredients used in menudo have real medicinal value. “It is said the spices, herbs and other ingredients are very healthy for those individuals who are ill or suffering from longterm illnesses,” Tamsi stated. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was started in 1985 to promote the interests of Hispanic and minority business owners. Tamsi said the chamber now has 600 members and represents more than 410,000 people of Hispanic heritage. Proceeds from the festival will fund the chamber’s activities, including direct serv-
15th annual Latin Food Festival and Menudo Cookoff When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Where: Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. Admission: $10 in advance; $15 at the door; children 5 and under free. Tickets available at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 633-5495; any La Mina Cantina; Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center and CM Enterprise in Delano.
ices to the members, networking and marketing, workshops and scholarships for local high school students. The cookoff will feature 75 contestants, Tamsi said, and the chamber is no longer accepting applications. The festival also offers dozens of vendors, including food booths, business services, retailers and other businesses. The family-friendly event also has activities for children, including rides, face-painting and other activities. Adding to the festival atmosphere is a lineup of top entertainment, including Lil’ Joe Y La Familia; MALO; Hind Site from Southern California; and local bands Mento Buru and Mariachi San Marcos. “This event is a family reunion to many families — it’s a tradition for the families, to bring family near and far together during this community event,” wrote Tamsi, who noted that family members come from as far as Arizona for the day. And if you want to test the medicinal value of the menudo, you can prepare yourself by participating in the jalapenoeating contest.
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ne look at the title of Stars’ new production tips you off to the content of this revue that also has a slender story line. “My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra,” opening on Friday, is a recap — mostly in song — of the singer’s long and successful career in show business. And the stylish setting is one that should help get audiences in the mood, says director Marnie Forzetting. “It’s a nightclub scene with a bar at stage right and a cabaret table at stage left,” she said. “When the lights come up in the beginning, the band comes in and takes their places in the middle of the stage.” Soon two couples enter — Bob Anderson and Jill Burdick; and Frank Sierra and Bethany Rowlee. The men are in black tuxedoes; the women wear elegant evening gowns. As conceived by David Grapes and Todd Olson, none of the actors in “My Way” attempts to impersonate Sinatra. The songs, presented in “bits and pieces” in medley form, are interspersed with dialogue. “They (the cast) talk to each other about different aspects of Frank Sinatra’s life from 1940 to the Las Vegas days,” she said, adding that each scene is centered around a broad theme. For example, the “city medley” includes “I Love Paris,” “Chicago,” “L.A. is My Lady,” and, of course, “New York, New York.” The three-piece band is made up of Jeremy Robinson, piano; Cyndi Hicks, drums; and John Barker, bass. Char Gaines is vocal director and Brent Rochon assisted Forzetting with the choreography. “My Way” continues at Stars through June 13.
West African dance Professional dancer and instructor Ayo Sharpe Mouzon
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Jill Burdick, Bob Anderson, Bethany Rowlee and Frank Sierra strut to the song “New York, New York” in the Stars Theatre Restaurant production of “My Way: a Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra.”
says taking one of her classes is almost like traveling to Africa. “The music of Africa is very interesting and sparkling and students learn how to move with the beat,” she said in a recent phone conversation. “African dance is a physical and joyous discipline, which involves the mind, the spirit and the body in a celebration of life.” Mouzon likes to emphasize the health and fitness aspects of what she teaches as well as its suitability to all ages. This summer she is offering classes on the first Saturday of the month in her studio but may increase the number depending on demand. “My classes are for ages 5 and up; we’ve even had people in their 70s,” she said. “We start with a walk-about — that’s something people do all the time in Africa.
Camille Gavin’s “Arts Alive” column appears on Thursday. Write to her via e-mail at gavinarts@aol.com
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Sharpe Mouzon is offering African dance classes this summer.
It’s a simple step across the floor and then you walk back briskly. It’s a good warmup and we do some floor exercises too.” All of the dances she performs
and teaches are from the West African countries of Nigeria, Senegal and Liberia. About two years ago I saw Mouzon give a performance, in a colorful costume, at Rosewood Retirement Community and she is an exciting and well-trained dancer. In her classes, musical accompaniment is provided mainly by drumming and other percussion instruments. She also plays recordings by well-known African artists such as Miriam Makeba, a native of South Africa and a Grammy-award winning singersongwriter who was instrumental in broadening the popularity of African music in the 1960s. Mouzon, who was born in Arkansas, was first introduced to African dances in 1970 by Tabula Adigun at the Malcolm X Center in the Watts area of Los Angeles. Mouzon said she was attending the University of Southern California as an English major at the time.
GO & DO ‘My Way: a Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra’ When: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; doors open at 12:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. June 2. Where: Stars Theatre Restaurant, 1931 Chester Ave. Admission: $54-$59 dinner and show, $38 show only; students, $39 dinner and show, $23 show only. Information: 325-6100
West African Dance for Health and Fitness When: 3:30 to 4:40 p.m. Saturday Where: Studio 9, 4000 Easton Drive Admission: $5 Information: 436-0486
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his week’s primary obsession was anticipated well in advance. There’s nothing like having something taken away from you, only to get it back later. Such is the case with “Arrested Development.” One of my favorite TV shows of all time, it was canceled because dumb people didn’t like it. I was mortified. In the seven years since it got the ax, there have been rumors of its potential return, perhaps in movie form. Well, Netflix had other ideas and just released to members a whole new season — all 15 episodes at once. While the massive dump has led to binge-watching for some fans, (including my daughter Katie and all her hooplehead friends), I’ve been more reserved, taking in four episodes over the long weekend. While all the actors look every bit of seven years older, the clever writing, wacky storylines and legendary cameos are all just as great as they were back in the day. My plan is to watch the remaining episodes over the next month, or at least until “Breaking Bad” comes back. For anyone who hasn’t seen “Arrested Development,” by all means give it a look. All the prior seasons are available on Netflix or for purchase on DVD. I hope that this experiment in TV production is successful, because it just might be the future of how we watch shows. Pay-as-you-go, watchwhen-you-want, and all with no commercials. Who knows? It just might bring on the return of “Deadwood.” A guy can dream.
4K television Speaking of the future, I saw it last week when I got invited over to Urner’s to check out the unveiling of the 4K television. I’d heard about 4K a year ago and didn’t give it much thought. I figured that TV resolution had nowhere to go after 1080i, and no need to try. But off I went to Urner’s anyway. Keep in mind that I’m generally very difficult to sell on new technology. I’ve seen a lot of gimmicks come and go, and very few actual advances in stuff that makes a difference in the real world. The last great leap forward was the transition from the VCR to
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Jeffrey Tambor, left, and Jason Bateman appear in “Arrested Development.”
What are your current obsessions? 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.
DVDs. That was a true game changer. Then came high-def TV, which allowed us all to see all the stuff we were missing in those DVDs. Then came Blu-ray, which was a notable upgrade from DVD but not a huge deal. But this 4K technology presents a picture so vivid and bright that it makes reality look bad. This TV has four times the resolution of your current high-definition setup. Visually, it’s a whole new <None>. It’s mesmerizing. I stared at it for 40 minutes, watching the Sony-provided 4K sample media scroll by. Sony already has a bunch of Ultra HD movies ready to go, and they’re preloaded on the media device that you’ll get with your set. Other movie studios are already shooting in 4K too. This thing is officially here to stay, and all the program sources in the world will be racing to catch up. The bad news is that, like all new technologies, it’s pricey. But prices will come down as other companies try to catch up to Sony. The good news is, your Father’s
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Day gift idea is handled. You’re welcome. I don’t think my family will be getting me one this year, but I have two healthy kidneys, and I’m pretty sure I’d swap one for a new 4K TV.
Lyle Lovett I’ve renewed my obsession with the music of Lyle Lovett. We were driving back from Vegas a couple of weeks ago, listening to the iPod on shuffle, and for some reason it kept playing Lyle songs from early in his career. So I kinda got hooked and went out of my way to play all of Lyle’s stuff in my car and on my walks. That guy is so good that sometimes I think I don’t need to listen to anything else. I have every note of music he’s ever recorded, and I’ve seen him live a halfdozen times. Lyle Lovett is what I call a twotanker. That means he’s on a short list of artists that I’ll happily burn two tanks of gas to go see, and that’s in my hybrid that gets 40 miles per gallon. The guy is a brilliant songwriter, a world-class singer, and also plays a mean guitar. But the thing that sets Lyle apart on stage and in the studio is the players he surrounds himself with. From Ray Herndon to Matt Rollins to Leland Sklar, he manages to always be playing with the very best. And the results are obvious whether you’re playing his albums or watching him live. My advice: Get out and buy his records immediately. If you have to pick one to start with, get his crazygood live album “Live in Texas.” See him live once and you’ll be a believer. Lyle will be in Paso Robles at Vino Robles Amphitheater on Aug. 8. Make the drive. Bonus: It’s only one tank of gas.
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Does 3-D work with live bands? drive themselves in the crummiest of vehicles living off junk food and free beer for months as a badge of honor just to say they made it home alive. More info at vanswarpedtour.com. FYF Fest (Aug. 24 and 25): If you have any money left from all your summer binging, you should really plan to close things out at this mini-Coachella festival held at the State Historic Park in downtown Los Angeles. Co-founded by Circle Jerks’ lead vocalist Keith Morris, it’s a last gas before school schedules resume and the countdown to Coachella begins. More info at fyffest.com.
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emember the disappointment of watching “Amityville 3D,” “Comin’ at Ya!,” and even worse, “Jaws 3D,” in the ’80s? It was all a cheesy waste of technology, sent away to the vaults for decades. Now, the return of 3-D has given Hollywood a major box office boost, but can the same be said for musicians looking to fill seats in venues across the country? For legendary rockers Primus, the answer just may be yes. The trio rolled into the Fox Theater on May 22 for a stop on their final tour: Primus 3D. The theater was packed to near full capacity, as concertgoers stood in awe of a giant screen and larger-than-life inflatable spacemen standing guard on either side of the stage. Audience members had the option of wearing the provided 3-D glasses or enjoying it through naked eye — but why do such a thing? Animated scenes, vintage cartoons and snippets of claymation dominated the view as the band stood in the foreground, silhouetted darkly against the colorful montage. The two-segment show’s set-list consisted mostly of the group’s latest record, “Green Naugahyde,” along with a few classic gems (“John the Fisherman,” “Jerry Was a Race Car Driver”). The images jumped from the screen and pulsed in time with Primus’ psychedelic funk rock sound. The audience was visibly held captive, entranced and amazed. From my seat located near the center rear, I was able to get the full experience with some of the best concert sound the Fox Theater has ever had. The only question I had leaving the show was: Why hasn’t this been done before? Having attended numerous festivals where electronic dance music is prominently featured, I’ve seen how vibrant images and deep beats can engulf and feed a crowd. As EDM continues to flood the
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Eclectic alt-rock trio Primus brought its latest 3-D concert show to the Fox on May 22.
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market, many rockers find themselves struggling to catch up with a genre that has been stealing their young fans. With this show under their belts, Primus may have found the answer to the industry’s problem. If you missed the show, don’t hold your breath for an encore. Bassist Les Claypool informed me the band would be retiring the 3-D show after this trek. Check out more photos from show at bakotopia.com.
Summer music festivals The summer music festival season is here, and even if you missed the big ticket presales, that doesn’t mean you should
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.
stop making plans just yet. You can still count your ducats, get your mates together and set out on a post-graduation or vacation road trip. If you don’t feel like traveling, Bakersfield’s Rockin’ Roots festival makes its final bow June 7 and 8 at Stramler Park. Among this year’s headliners are Circa Survive, New Found Glory, Of Mice & Men, plus more than 100 bands from all over California. Advanced two-day tickets are available $59.50 or $50 if you purchase it from one of the bands listed at timgardeapresents.com. We’ll have a full preview for you next week. And if love road trips, check out some of these upcoming California area festivals: Jubilee Music Fest (June 7 and 8): Formerly known as Silver Lake Jubilee, this indie art and music festival held in Los Angeles can best be described as a mix tape of some of the best up-and-coming acts from both the hip Silver Lake music scene, along with some big name headliners. In addition to the music there’s also L.A.’s famous gourmet food trucks, beer and alcohol drinking gardens, live comedy and rows of cool art displays. More info at jubileemusicfest.com. Vans Warped Tour (June 23): This annual tour has become a right of passage for kids across the country, and Bakersfield is lucky to be closest to the tour stop with the best weather: the Ventura Country Fairgrounds. A mix of skate, music and moshpits, this year’s cavalcade of artists are among alternative rock’s bravest lads. Most
Poi Story II at Camp Okihi, 13277 Round Mountain Road, all day today through Sunday. $20 to $30. 472-5935. Bakersfield’s electronic dance music scene continues to blossom no matter what the temperature. According to some festivalgoers who attended last year’s Poi Story I, there wasn’t an ounce of misery to be found on the sprawling Camp Okihi campgrounds. This time around, EDM enthusiasts of every age can expect more of the same. On both days, there will be plenty of sights and sounds, courtesy of art from various local and visiting DJs and artists, fire spinning, plus dance workshops and more. In accordance with their sound permits, music of high decibels will end at midnight, making way for a less noisy but equally rhythmic drum circle. Camping is allowed on the grounds for a fee, which includes admission to the event. Don’t forget the sunscreen and stay hydrated. For a road map of information including set times, rules and requests, visit stereotypeproductions.com or call 4725935. Tigercide and The Bird Channel at Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 9 p.m. Saturday. $5. 322-8900. Fans of trip-hop music with spacey beats and evocative pseudocabaret vocals a la Portishead and Massive Attack should definitely check out Southern California’s Tigercide, which make a rare visit to Bako. Although little is known about the group other than they made their debut at the SXSW music festival in Austin last year, you can check out some of their music at reverbnation.com/tigercide. Also appearing are Bakersfield favorites The Bird Channel, KSVG radio personality Lord Looney and the Mothership’s DJ Sabre.
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Kern-born composer seeking an angel or two Donations would help propel musical to the stage BY SUSAN SCAFFIDI Contributing writer
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ast time we heard about Amy Baer, she was hoping for an Oscar. Now she’s hoping for an angel. Baer, who grew up in Bakersfield and attended Garces Memorial High School, has been living in New York since she attended New York University for her master’s of fine arts in composition and film scoring. Her career includes writing her own music and working as a copyist and arranger for composers like the renowned Howard Shore. Baer was among the members of the production team for the film “Hugo” at the Oscars, and previously, her music was used for the trailer to promote the Oscar-winning film “The King’s Speech.” As a New York-based composer, Baer has done work for the stage as well, usually working on other people’s projects. But she also has a project of her own, a musical called “Standby,” written with her husband, Keith Robinson. “Standby” opened last summer to favorable reviews in a limited run in the prestigious festival called New York International Fringe Festival. Encouraged by the reception, Baer and the rest of the production team submitted the musical to this summer’s New York Musical Theater Festival. “Not only did we get in, we were chosen as a ‘Next Link’ project,” said Baer, explaining that a “Next Link” project is a show that the nonprofit festival invests in directly. Yet despite the support, Baer is looking for additional investors, known in the theater world as “angels,” to come up with the rest of the money to produce the show, which will run for five performances during the festival. The goal: $50,000. “It costs anywhere between $35,000 and
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$70,000 to produce a show like this,” Baer said. “It sounds like a lot, but in reality, when you’re talking about a show in New York, it’s just pennies.” The show’s producers have set up a website to collect donations, which Baer said are tax deductible. But the artist is also appealing on a personal level. “I find that I’m sticking to talking to my close friends, talking to my family,” Baer said. “Standby” is about five strangers who are forced to wait in the standby line to catch a flight. While struggling to understand their shared predicament, they learn that only two of them will be able to catch the flight. “What it becomes is very much a character story,” Baer said. “Each tells their story of loss and struggle.” SPOILER ALERT: “In the end, it’s a big metaphor for Purgatory,” Baer said. “It’s ‘Lost’ meets ‘The Twilight Zone.’” And will there be an afterlife for the show? Baer said that’s the point of being part of the festival. “It’s a vehicle to bring people, especially really big production companies, to your show,” Baer said. “Because, otherwise, it’s really hard to get these people to come to your show.” Baer said while seeing “Standby” make it to a major Broadway theater would be the best that could happen, she would be happy to see the show get picked up for off-Broadway theaters, regional theaters or overseas venues. “The one goal is to give it a future,” Baer said. “This will tell us if it’s meant to go on.”
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Get to the Getty Center with road trip for the arts BY CAMILLE GAVIN Contributing columnist gavinarts@aol.com
Bakersfield Museum of Art is taking its monthly First Wednesday events on the road in more ways than one. The program is offering a bus trip to the Getty
Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday. And starting in January, it hopes to take some BMOA programs to members of our community who aren’t able to come to the museum in downtown Bakersfield. “Artists and presenters
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will travel to off-site locations under the same format as the on-site program,” said Liz Sherwyn, BMOA education coordinator. “We're very excited about the possibility of reaching further into the community.” Typically, the First Wednesday programs are informal affairs with an average attendance of about 50, Sherwyn said. Participants get to take an active part in lectures, performances and displays presented by different artists in varied fields. “We have had musicians, visual artists, wine connoisseurs, performers, woodworkers, gardeners and authors speak to this audience,” she said. “And each program has finished with great applause and many positive comments.” Take it from me, she’s not exaggerating. I’ve been to many of these programs over the past six or seven years and I can attest to both the quality of the presenters and the enthusiastic involvement of the audiences. BMOA curator Vikki Cruz
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BMOA Getty Bus Trip When: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday Where: Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. Admission: $25, $35 nonmembers Information: 323-7219
will accompany the Getty bus trip. Before departing, travelers will meet at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday for a light breakfast at the museum. Expected return time is 5 p.m. Cruz has arranged to have a docent guide the group through the Getty
architecture and gardens. The tour is about one hour long so participants will have plenty of time to explore the interior of the museum. “We are fortunate enough to live in a city like Bakersfield, where larger museums are only a short two-hour drive away,” she said. “However, convenience to travel to these destinations is not always accessible for some. We thought the arrangement of a bus would alleviate some of the challenges of driving to and from LA and encourage community members to experience another type of museum setting with their peers.”
The Getty has a number of different collections, including European drawings, paintings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture and decorative arts. Plus, and this one is a favorite of mine, American and European photographs from the 19th century to the present. Lunch is “on your own” and at the Getty I’ve always found that to be a pleasant experience. You can dine inside — behind glass where you can still enjoy the view — or outdoors on one of its landscaped terraces. Admission to the Getty Center is free. Cost for the bus trip is $25 for BMOA members, $35 for others.
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Passing the baton to eager students Nothing more humbling than learning from masters
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e have a lot to learn from the people who have come before us — the people I call “the legacy people.” I got to spend last weekend with some “legacy people” — specifically, conductors Daniel Lewis and Donald Thulean, along with Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra conductor John Farrer. The three men are the founders of the California Conducting Institute, a multi-day workshop for classical music conductors that takes place each May in Bakersfield. I was one of 10 participants in this year’s workshop. Over the course of the weekend, each of us conducted excerpts from the assigned repertoire: Symphony 103 in E-flat Major by Joseph Haydn; the “Mother Goose Suite,” by Maurice Ravel; and the Symphony No. 4 by Robert Schumann. In the months leading up to the workshop, participants are expected to learn their scores and plan how
they will conduct them. While at the workshop, each participant conducts before the group and in front of Farrer, Lewis and Thulean, who evaluate every aspect of conducting and provide on-the-spot tutoring. In previous years, students worked on some days with two pianists, then with a small orchestra. This year, Bonnie Bogle Farrer and CSUB music professor Soo-Yeon Chang performed all the scores in piano version. Farrer, Lewis and Thulean started the CCI in 2001 to help conductors polish their work. But the workshop would need to provide a more critical function when it became apparent that basic fundamentals were absent. “Some conductors didn’t really know how to hold a baton,” Farrer said. How could that be? To be a conductor requires an enormous amount of musical knowledge — music theory, music history, orchestration, performance practice and many other aspects of orchestral music. “Conducting is the only musical discipline where it is possible to learn the music without having to also develop the technique for performing it,” Farrer told the conductors on the first morning. At various times, all three conductors pointed out that it isn’t enough to know the music inside and out; you have to have the
ability to communicate that knowledge to the performers through your hands, face and posture. “These skills are your scales and arpeggios,” Farrer said. “Your body is your instrument,” Thulean said. Each student, then, may find it difficult to get past the opening of the piece (starting is sometimes the hardest thing to do!), or may have to conduct the same four measures again and again and again. Then, because the way you hold that baton is getting in your way, you may be asked to conduct the piece without using your hands — relying on just your head and eye contact! By the end of just the first day, every student made visible improvement. By the end of the second day, even more so. Not one of the students left that workshop unchanged, and for the better. In addition to conducting technique, Thulean gave marvelous workshops on body alignment and posture and career guidance. Best of all, all three conductors shared their stories about the classical music world. When these men talk about Leonard Bernstein, George Szell, James Levine and other giants of the classical music world, they aren’t repeating something they read in a book. They were there. Throughout the second half of
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John Farrer instructs Susan Scaffidi in conducting an orchestra.
the 20th century, Lewis, Thulean and Farrer have helped shape the classical music world through their performances, teaching and consulting. And they still have a profound impact on the classical music world, as consultants and teachers, through projects like the conductors’ institute. The CCI has been so successful that it was expanded, first in Japan and then to London and Paris. Farrer said he has been asked to add workshops in Italy, South Africa and Brazil. The future of the California workshop, unfortunately, is “in flux,” in part because of Farrer’s own changing plans — next season will be his last conducting the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. What was most amazing to me was the enthusiasm, even passion, with which these conductors got involved with every student. No matter how many times they had to correct the same error, no
matter how many times they had to ask the same questions (“On WHAT beat does this piece start?”), no matter how late the hour, each student was treated as if he or she were the first student of the day; their energy and interest never flagged for a moment. Lewis divulged the secret: getting to work with the many talented students, who, usually with the help of the parents, worked so hard most of their lives to get to the point where they can get such professional training. “When you see students like this, how can you not get excited?” Lewis said. Californian contributing columnist Susan Scaffidi holds a master’s degree in choral conducting from Fresno State and is music director at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Bakersfield. She also conducts the “Musica Sacra Consort,” a semi-professional music group that performs sacred music of all styles.
Re-enact like a lady (or gent) at tea party Old Fort Tejon, home of soldiers and mountain men, goes genteel The Bakersfield Californian
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istory buffs have long made tracks to Fort Tejon State Historic Park to re-enact rugged moments in our nation’s history like the Civil War, frontier era and the early days of California ranching. So the re-enactment scheduled for this weekend is a bit of a departure: a Victorian tea party. “Most people associate the fort with the 1850s and 1860s,” said Linda Bosley, chairwoman of the Tejon Historical Association. “The reality is that people have lived up and around the fort before and after that period, including the Victorian era, which
Victorian tea party When: Noon to 2:30 or 3 p.m. Saturday (though guests should arrive at 11:30) Where: Fort Tejon State Historic Park; head south on Interstate 5; exit near the top of Grapevine Canyon, via the Fort Tejon offramp. Admission: $15; $10 for children, though the age limit is 7 and up. Reservations: lindabosley66@gmail.com
was from about 1880 to 1910.” With the $15 admission for adults ($10 for children), visitors will enjoy a proper —
and period-appropriate — tea party menu of pastries, petite fours, fresh fruit, chocolate, finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, tea, lemonade and rose water. The volunteers will all be dressed in Victorian garb, and some early ticket buyers have told Bosley they intend to wear hats and gloves themselves, though costumes are not mandatory. Victorian amusements like croquet, musical chairs and table games are on the agenda, and organizers have booked a band that will play eraappropriate music. Reservations are required, and visitors must be 7 or older. Seating is limited to the porch, dining room and parlor, so Bosley advised getting tickets early. The tea party is the latest in an ongoing attempt by the historical society to broad-
en understanding of the fort, a state park that had been set to close last summer before millions in government money was discovered to keep it open. From the late 1970s through the early ’90s, the fort — which was garrisoned by the United States Army in 1854 — was a big draw to Civil War re-enactors, who still use the fort occasionally, Bosley said. But around the mid-1990s, enthusiasts began following their hobby all over the state as more venues began hosting re-enactments. “Every Civil War re-enactor in California over 40 started at the fort,” Bosley said. “A lot still come up. But our focus now has shifted to living history, not just the Civil War. The fort had to adapt.” Hence, the tea party, the first event in a Please see TEA / 28
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Outdoor concerts: We’ve got ’em down Weather usually cooperative for some summer-time groovin’ BY MATT MUNOZ Californian staff writer mmunoz@bakersfield.com
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he popular Silver Creek Music Fest and Marketplace Concerts by the Fountain return next week with a full schedule of local music. Held every Tuesday and Thursday from June through August, the music showcases feature bands specializing in everything from rock and reggae, blues, Celtic, oldschool and jazz. Both series attract some of the most funloving crowds in Bakersfield. If you’ve never attended, we’ve put together some suggestions on how to best get your groove on. The Silver Creek Music Fest kicks off Tuesday with the Latin ska sounds of Mento Buru (full disclosure: I’m a member of the band). Silver Creek has plenty of room for a blanket or lawn chair, along with a nearby playground, which is within view of the concrete stage near the basketball courts. On-site parking is limited, but there is ample parking available on the street. The annual Marketplace Concerts by the Fountain series is held at the middle of the outdoor shopping center’s main court, surrounded by restaurants and places to grab a cool drink or small meal. The giant water fountain is turned off during the shows, and audiences are welcome to just listen or groove with your favorite dance partner. Local all-star jazz ensemble Chesterfield King kicks off this season’s opener on June 6. Every Thursday thereafter, listeners will be treated to a variety of entertainment
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busy spring/summer for the fort, located about 40 minutes south of Bakersfield, in Grapevine Canyon. Civil War re-enactors will be back at the fort the third Sunday in June and August, though Bosley noted that the upcoming 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, will likely reduce re-enactor attendance at the June event. “We stage two Civil War battles,” Bosley said. “People can speak to the soldiers, all in character. When you speak to people who are re-enactors, it’s 1862 for them.” Then the fort will host its annual Fourth of July celebration, a return to form after a thrown-together affair last year, just days after staffers learned the park would be spared. “It’s called the old-fashioned fourth of July,” Bosley said, noting the daytime event is family friendly, featuring pie-eating contests, sack races, watermelon-seed-spitting competitions and volunteers dressed in period clothing leading tours and conducting demonstrations.
The Silver Creek Music Fest 7011 Harris Road; shows at 7 p.m. June 4: Mento Buru June 11: John Hollins Band June 18: Bunky Spurling June 25: 1916 July 2: Thee Majestics July 9: Soulajar
Marketplace Concerts by the Fountain 9000 Ming Ave.; shows at 7 p.m. June 6: Chesterfield King June 13: Foster Campbell & Friends June 20: A.K.A. June 27: The Nightlife Band July 4: Thee Majestics July 11: Triple Threat July 18: Steely Dan tribute with The Blue Deacons July 25: Fatt Daddy Blues Band Aug. 1: The Mike Montano Band Aug. 8: 3 Guys Playin’ The Blues Aug. 15: Soulajar Aug. 22: The G-Sixx Band Aug. 29: Mento Buru
suitable for kids to grandparents. Early arrival is recommended and there is plenty of free parking at or near The Marketplace. There’s no bad view, so feel free to bring a picnic, some lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy cool tunes under the warm summer moonlight. All ages are welcome, but you’ll want to keep an eye on the wee ones as there are no designated play areas around the shopping center.
In September, the fort will present a timeline of its history, starting with the mountain men of the 1830s, on through the U.S. Army years in the 1850s and ’60s, and then the ranch era. The timeline will end around World War I, when Bosley said troops were garrisoned there. Returning in October will be Peter Lebec Day, in honor of the famed mountain man killed in the Fort Tejon area by a grizzly bear in 1836. A popular candlelight ghost walk tour — a rare night event at the fort — attempts to track down Lebec’s spirit, which is a much less gruesome way to commune with the pioneer than the avenue taken by some rowdy visitors about a century ago. “Peter Lebec’s body has been dug up a couple of times,” Bosley said. “The Fox Tail Rangers, a social group from Bakersfield, dug up his body and had it sitting there for their picnic in the 1890s.” In addition to the special events, Fort Tejon State Historic Park presents living history demonstrations the first Saturday of every month.
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Saturday 80th Birthday “Sounds of Celebration,” concert with guest appearances by Phillip E. Witmer, Jerome Kleinsasser and Phillip Dodson, dinner, live and silent auction, raffle, 5:30 p.m., Hodel’s Country Dining, Liberty Hall, 5917 Knudsen Drive. $50 and will not be sold at the door. Visit bakersfieldmasterworks.org or 391-8465. Bakersfield Speedway, Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, Ford Focus, Mini Dwarf, American Stocks, 6 p.m., Bakersfield Speedway, 5001 N. Chester Ave. $12; $6 ages 6-12; under 5 free. bakersfieldspeedway.com or 393-3373. Beautiful Bakersfield Awards Banquet, with reception at 5:30 p.m., dinner banquet 6 p.m., televised awards 7 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. $45 per person. 327-4421. CSUB Chamber Music Concert, 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 1900 Baker St. $10 adults; $5 seniors/students; CSUB students with ID are free. 654-3093. Emergency Service Festival & Health Fair, child immunizations, vendors, kids’ area, 1 to 4 p.m., Sam Lynn Ballpark, 4009 Chester Ave. Free but a hot dog lunch will be available for $5. Visit centralcaltypeone.org. Fourth annual HALT 5 & 10K Fun Run, music, food, vendor booths, giveaways, 8 a.m., Yokuts Park, 4200 Empire Drive. $25 by May 27; $30 after. Visit haltrescue.org or 204-7799. Lantern Light Tour & Ghost Hunt, 8 to 10:30 p.m., Silver City Ghost Town, 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. $12. 760-3795146. NASCAR, CITGO Lubricants Late Models 50, Spec-Mods, Mini Stocks, 6 p.m., Kern County Raceway Park, 13500 Raceway Blvd., $8$45. Email sblakesley@kernraceway.com or 835-1264. Pole Barn Movie Nights, watch “The Princess Bride,” 6 p.m., Murray Family Farms, 6700 General Beale Road. $8.99 for ages 4 and up; free for ages 3 and under. 330-0100. S.H.A.Y. No Limit Hold’em Tournament, 6 to 9 p.m., Aviator Casino, 1225 Airport Drive, Delano. $60, includes buffet; $20 rebuys and add-ons. Benefits S.H.A.Y. Spreading Help Around You. 373-1634 or 586-5419. Sierra Club-Buena Vista Group Breakfast Program, with a field trip to the Panorama Vista Preserve, 8 a.m., Hodel’s, 5917 Knudsen Drive. $12. Bring a hat and wear comfortable shoes. 322-4891. Spirit of Freedom Outreach Rally, games, giveaways, speakers, Teen Challenge New Creation choir, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center, 1000 S. Owens St. Free. 393-8609. Summer Reading Program Kickoff Carnival, face painting, games, crafts, 2 p.m., Kern River Valley Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Free. 760-5492083. Summer Wine Festival 2013, music by Tony Rich, Mystic Red, 6 to 11 p.m., Fleur De
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Cary Elwes, left, and Robin Wright star in “The Princess Bride.” Pole Barn Movie Nights, watch “The Princess Bride,” 6 p.m. Saturday, Murray Family Farms, 6700 General Beale Road. $8.99 for ages 4 and up; free for ages 3 and under. 330-0100. Lis Hall & Event Center, 424 24th St. $65 advance; $75 at the door. Proceeds go towards a cure for diabetes. Visit www2.jdrf.org. Victorian tea party, music from that era, croquet games, noon to 3 p.m., Fort Tejon State Historic Park, off Interstate 5 just north of Lebec. $15 adults; $10 children. Visit forttejon.org or 248-6692. Electronic Waste Recycling Event, bring unwanted electronic waste like TVs, monitors, computers, car and rechargeable batteries, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Valley Achievement Center, 1300 Stine Road. Email nlagness@yahoo.com or 873-4011. Garden Project Community Meeting, learn how to plant your own vegetable garden, 10 a.m. to noon, St. Luke Anglican Church, 2730 Mall View Road. 332-3204. Just for Kids, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave. $7 adults; $5 students with ID, seniors; $4 for children under 18; 5 and under are free. Members are free. 324-6350. 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. St. Jude Dream Home, open to the public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, now through June 16, 14604 Henderson Ave. stjudedreamhome.org or 1-800385-9134. Kern Humane Society’s Spay/Neuter Assistance, offers discount coupons to the public on the first Saturday of every month, 325-2589.
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Sunday 15th annual Latin Food Festival & Menudo Cook-Off, with food booths, live entertainment, vendor booths, children’s entertainment, jalapeño-eating contest, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 So. P St. $10 advance; $15 at the door; children 5 and under are free. 633-5495 or kchcc.org. Greater World Gift, with jewelry, baskets, gift items from Third World countries; 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, First Congregational Church, 5 Real Road. 327-1609. Please see GO & DO / 30
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THEATER “Cruisin’ Chester” The Musical, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $12 to $23. 587-3377. “My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Stars Dinner Theatre, 1931 Chester Ave. Adults dinner/show: $54-$59; $38 show only; students dinner/show: $39; $23 show only. 325-6100. “The Cherry Orchard,” 8 p.m. today through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, CSUB, Doré Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10 adults; $8 seniors/CSUB faculty/staff; $5 students with ID. 654-3093. “The Nerd,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $15; $10 students and seniors. 327-PLAY. Auditions, for “The Role I Was(n’t) Born to Play” and “A Midsummer Nights Dream,” noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. Free. Email simplyksal@gmail.com to schedule an appointment time for the first play, email bobk90039@yahoo.com to schedule an appointment for the second play. 327-PLAY. 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. RAT: Offensive Comedy, 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $5. 327-PLAY.
ART Art Classes, in drawing, watercolor, oils, color theory, for beginners and advanced, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. 869-2320. Art Exhibit “Spring — A Breath of Fresh Air,” by Linda Brown, now on display through May, Dagny’s Coffee Co., 1600 20th St. 634-0806. 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: ABLE Art Education Workshop Series, six classes for people with disabilities, with art mentor and artist Nicole Saint-John, 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, now until May 30, Independent Living Center, 5151 Office Park Drive, Suite 200. 325-1063. Art: ABLE Wheelchair Mural Workshops, for people who use wheelchairs, three sessions for youth and adults, with art mentor and artist Nicole Saint-John, 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Independent Living
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Cindy Trueblood leads a rehearsal at the Rabobank Theater for the Nutcracker in 2011. Trueblood was nominated for a Beautiful Bakersfield Award this year for her contribution to local arts, helping bring the annual Christmastime ballet and other performances to life year after year. The ceremony is Saturday. Beautiful Bakersfield Awards Banquet, with reception at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, dinner banquet 6 p.m., televised awards 7 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. $45 per person. 327-4421. Pick up Eye Street on Saturday for our presentation of the nominees. Center, 5151 Office Park Drive, Suite 200. 325-1063. Children’s Handmade Father’s Day Painting Class, for ages 4 to 12, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. $20, includes materials. 869-2320 or 330-02676. 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. Experimental Watercolor and Mixed Media Art Class, with Phyllis Oliver, 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. $25 each class. 348-4717 or pegoliver@ix.netcom.com. Family Day, 10 a.m. Saturday, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave. two adults and up to six children, admission only $20. 324-6350. First Saturday Children’s Art Class, for first through sixth graders, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. $20. 869-2320 or 330-2676. The Art Shop Club, a quiet place to paint, 9 a.m. to noon each Thursday, Friday and Saturday, The Art Shop, 1221 20th St. All mediums. New members and guests welcome. 322-0544 or 832-8845.
MUSIC Blues Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 3230053; Glenda Robles and Bobby “O,” 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Classic rock Fleur De Lis, 424 24th St., 477-
3602; The Don Rose Revue, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday. $20 general; $25 reserved. 21 & over only. La Mina Cantina, 8200 District Blvd., 831-2777; Elevation 406, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; Juxe Boxx, 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday; No Limit, 9 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday. Lone Oak Lounge, 10612 Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; Really Big Midgets, 9 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday.
Comedy B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Tim Bedore and Dan St. Paul, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 & over only. $18 advance; $20 at the door. Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road, 325-6864; Improv Tuesday — Live comedy with DJ after party, 9 p.m. Tuesdays.
Country Ethel’s Old Corral, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613; Lil Gritty, 7 p.m. Friday; Road Dawgs, 7 p.m. Saturday. Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Drive, 392-2010; The Pals Band, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday (except the third 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). 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 African Heritage Dance, celebrating African History month by experiencing African songs, dances and drums with Ayo, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Studio 9, 4000 Easton Drive., Suite 9. $5. Email sharpemouzon@yahoo.com or 760-917-3685. Beginner Belly Dance Lessons, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays, Centre Stage Studio, 1710 Chester Ave. 323-5215. $45 regular session; $65 combo session. bakersfieldbellydance.biz. DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court, 323-7111; learn Salsa, Cumbia, or West Coast Swing, 4 to 7 p.m. 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. Thursday, Rasmussen Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $5. 324-1390, 325-3086 or 399-3658. Laf-A-Lot Dance Club, 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Kern City Town Hall, 1003 Pebble Beach Drive. $10 nonmembers. 324-2231. Studio 9 Dance, 4000 Easton Drive, Suite 9, 619-1003; basic West Coast swing, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, ballroom, country, two-step, 7 and 8 p.m. Thursdays. 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. Whirlaways Square Dance Club, has workshops every first, third, fourth and fifth Mondays, Park Stockdale Civic Association Community Center, 205 Rio Bravo Drive. whirlaways.org or 213-3105.
DJ Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; DJ Brian, 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesday. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. 3237111; live in the mix: old school, ’80s and ’90s music, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 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 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.
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; Paul Perez and Pat O’Connell, 6 to 8:30 p.m. today; Andrew Royalty, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; Joe’s Ten Revival, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday; Andrew Royalty, 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. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; Bakersfield Jazz Workshop, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Wine Me Up, 3900 Coffee Road, 588-8556; Keith Barbour, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701 Ming Ave., 832-5011; Jazz Invasion, 9 to 10 p.m. Saturdays. The Nile, 721 19th St. 364-2620; jazz music, 6 p.m. Sundays. $10.
Karaoke B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; 8 p.m. today. Banacek’s Lounge, 4601 State Road, 387-9224; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays. Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays and Sundays. Best Western, 2620 Buck Owens Blvd., 327-9651; The Junction with host Mac Clanahan, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Big Daddy Pizza, 6417 Ming Ave., 396-7499; 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday; 8 to 11 p.m. every Friday. Cataldo’s Pizzeria, 4200 New Stine Road, 397-5000; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Cataldo’s Pizzeria, 6111 Niles St., 363-7200; 6:15 to 10:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Chateau Lounge, 2100 S. Chester Ave., 835-1550; 9 p.m. 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. Please see GO & DO / 31
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Ethel’s Old Corral, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613; 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S. Chester Ave., 831-1315; 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Julie’s The Branding Iron Saloon, 1807 N. Chester Ave., 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 8341611; A to Z Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays. Lone Oak Inn, 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at 10612 Rosedale Highway. 5890412. Lone Oak Lounge, 10612 Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; 9:30 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, 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. 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, 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. 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., 3987077; 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. 392-1747; 6 to 10 p.m. Saturdays. 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. every Thursday. Tomi’s Cowgirl Cafe, 1440 Weedpatch Highway. 363-5102; 7 to 10 p.m. Friday. 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.
Latin Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633-WINE; Richie Perez, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Mariachi Camino Real Restaurant, 6 to 9 p.m. every Sunday at 3500 Truxtun Ave. 8520493.
Music showcase The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 8311413; 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. today.
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, 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Free.
Reggae The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 8311413; Dub Seeds, 9 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday.
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R&B Lone Oak Lounge, 10612 Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; Mystic Duo, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. Señor Pepe, 8450 Granite Falls Drive, 5880385, Rebecca Aguilar and Lost Vinyl, 7 to 10 p.m. today. The Prime Cut, The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; Mystic Duo, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Rock B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Scoti’s Late, Meditated Assault, Black Water Soul, 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday. $5. KC Steakhouse, 2515 F St., 322-9910; Jimmy Gaines, 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; Jimmy Gaines, Bobby O and Mike Hall, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m., featuring Glenda Robles, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; live bands, 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Soft rock Steak and Grape, 4420 Coffee Road, 588-9463; 7 to 10 p.m. today through Saturday. Free.
Songwriters The Bistro, 5105 California Ave., 3233905; Brent Brown, 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays.
Trivia night Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Chuy’s, 2500 New Stine Road, 833-3469; 7 p.m. Tuesdays. On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 327-7625; 8 to 10 p.m. Monday.
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