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“Sheep Ride” by Eye Gallery 2011 artist Ron Pete Alvarado, who writes of the work: “I am retracing my steps and allowing people to see who I am by seeing where I came from. And in re-examining the way I grew up, maybe I will find out more about myself.”
Past makes artist’s present Ron Pete Alvarado draws on memory to express himself BY JENNIFER SELF Californian lifestyles editor jself@bakersfield.com
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s an artist, Ron Pete Alvarado has an edge. His subject matter is a little subversive, he has a bold sense of composition and color, and there’s plenty of dark humor in his work.
“I am the biggest critic of my work. People tend to be too nice. The best critiques are the harshest because then you may actually learn something and progress from it.” — Ron Pete Alvarado
But that edge is replaced by indifference when it comes to marketing his art. “My work is kind of low-brow,” said the Bakersfield native during a recent phone conversation. “It isn’t typically grouped with tradi-
tional paintings you would find in a museum.” Until now. Alvarado, who goes by Ron Pete professionally, is one of 10 artists selected for inclusion in Eye Gallery 2011, The Californian’s
annual series whose aim is to give local artists some much-deserved exposure. As part of the series, Alvarado will get the opportunity to share his unique vision at the city’s most distinguished gallery, the Bakersfield Museum of Art. And perhaps in deference to the BMoA’s dignified surroundings (or the delicate sensibilities of newspaper readers), Alvarado did say he toned down the subject matter a bit for his project. The artist chose as inspiration a charming memory of growing up on the ranch of his grandparents, who
lived next door. The result is called What does “Sheep “doodling on Ride.” steroids” look “Over like? Andy the backAnderson will yard fence, explain. there were several acres of land where my grandfather raised and sold cows and sheep,” said Alvarado via email. “Growing up, my siblings and I helped with the animals and also
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Eye Street Ashley Fischer CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST
No one loves a band like a teen loves a band “They don’t even know what it is to be a fan.Y’know? To truly love some silly little piece of music, or some band, so much that it … hurts.” — Sapphire, played by Fairuza Balk in “Almost Famous,” Cameron Crowe’s sentimental ode to fandom
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ne of the many (mercifully less awkward and traumatic) teenage rites of passage is finding a band. Not just a favorite band, but the band. One that you can channel all of your massive, teenage-sized feelings into, and turn into the center of your universe. A band like My Chemical Romance, which played the Fox Theater Wednesday night to the adoration of thousands of their earnest, singing-along-to-every anthem Bakersfield fans. But even more impressive than the concert itself was the simple fact that a band so huge and so meaningful to so many teens would play in Bakersfield at all. Trust me, as someone who has had more than a few teenage obsessions of my own, it hasn’t always been so easy to see the latest Best Band Ever. The primary object of my feverish teenage adoration was … well … they had tight pants, big belts, leather jackets, were from New York and, for a brief while, were the music industry’s “It boys.” They were big (not just in Japan), and they graced the covers of all the right magazines, which made it easy to fuel my obsession. However, the downside of their being so big was that by the time they decided to tour the West Coast, they never once decided to stop and play Bakersfield, my hometown. Those anywhere-but-the-Central Valley tour stops prompted many foolhardy trips across the treacherous Grapevine to Los Angeles (and even one disastrous journey to Las Vegas), so my friends and I could see the bands we so adored perform in all their real-life, carefully disheveled rock star glory. Very rarely did my mom (a Cheap Trick devotee herself back in the day) actually know the truth of my whereabouts. Too many times we used the notoriously unreliable, “I’m staying at so-and-so’s house” switcheroo, or the slightly more innovative, “seeing the late showing of ‘Return of the King’” excuse. (The movie is about a million years long, so it wasn’t entirely farfetched.) Now that I’m older and (slightly) wiser, I’m acutely aware of just how stupid these musical misadventures of mine were. I doubt I need to point out
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Many My Chemical Romance fans came out Wednesday morning in anticipation of the band’s concert Wednesday night at the Fox Theater. Angela Pruett, right, flew to California from Miami to see her favorite band. “I came early because I want to be in the front. They’re my favorite band, they’re my heart and soul,” she said. Other fans in line came from Visalia and Kerman, near Fresno.
how fortunate we were that the worst things my friends and I ever had to deal with were a few missed curfews, surviving on little more than a shared bean and cheese burrito from Del Taco for the day, more than a few stressful hours spent trying to navigate the labyrinthine streets of Los Angeles and West Hollywood, and my first-ever speeding ticket, awarded to me by a Nevada state trooper. Oh, and we got lost in Compton once. That isn’t to say these trips didn’t have some good points — I have a sizable collection of signed ticket stubs and guitar picks to prove it — and there was also that one time the lead singer totally looked right at me. But while my loyalty to “my band” remains, I’ve grown up, along with the countless other fans who were shoved up against those painful metal barricades in front of the stage alongside me. A new generation of teens has stepped up, along with a whole slew of new bands. Enter My Chemical Romance. Given my less-than-glamorous history traipsing back and forth across the Grapevine, I was pleased to learn the band decided to play a show in Bakersfield — especially since they tend to play much larger festivals and stadium-size venues. No one was more excited about this than the band’s many local fans (including my little-sister figure), who of course purchased their tickets months before I had any idea the show was even happening. I spoke with a few of them before the big
day to see how they were handling all the excitement. Most of them were spending the evening “geeking out” — making shirts, hanging out, eating pizza and watching the band’s road diary documentary included with their first live album, “Life on the Murder Scene.” Many of these fans’ stories are similar to mine, including a less than ideal trip to Las Vegas (let’s just say food poisoning was involved), but of course, they have a set of personal joys, excitement and irreplaceable moments that are entirely their own. Though Ryan Hessberger, 19, is slightly disappointed that he won’t get to add another road story to the roster of times he’s had to travel to see My Chemical Romance, he was happy to have the chance to see his favorite band perform in Bakersfield for the first time. But, like any good fan, he was mostly thankful to have had the opportunity to spend six years of his life loving their music. “Their music has gone with me from when I was 13 and all the way til now. There’s certain songs I’ll listen to depending on the mood that I’m in — there’s ones I’ll listen to when I feel happy, or when I’m upset. Overall, they’ve always been ‘there’ for me. Not physically, but I’ve always had their music.” So, “three cheers” to you, My Chemical Romance, for giving your Bakersfield fans a chance to do what fans do best — love their band. I hope this won’t be the last.
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It’s one big, happy family at Ethel’s All invited for annual Memorial Day feast
The Second Annual Memorial Day Barbecue What: Family-friendly event; patrons encouraged to bring side dishes When: Noon to 4 p.m. Monday Where: Ethel’s Old Corral Cafe, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway Information: 873-7613
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or Natalie Mears, owner of Ethel’s Old Corral Cafe, where she works is home base — literally. She lives on the 10-acre property where the restaurant sits on Alfred Harrell Highway. “It’s my home, and I have a big extended family,” said Mears of the regular customers she holds close to her heart. That’s why Mears is breaking the mold this Memorial Day weekend, welcoming her customers to spend the holiday with her in a traditional down-home fashion at the Second Annual Memorial Day Barbecue and Potluck on Monday. Mears said it’s a little out of the ordinary for customers to bring food to her, but after starting the tradition last year, she knew she had to do it again. “All of my regulars love to participate in this. They had so much fun bringing in their dishes and letting everyone else enjoy them. I really had fun, too, and thought why not do it this year.” Like any big backyard barbecue the host, in this case Ethel’s, takes care of the main dish and attendees will bring the sides. “I’ll do stuff like chicken or hamburgers and people bring in
deviled eggs, macaroni salad, green salad, cupcakes and all kinds of stuff,” Mears said. And, in true Memorial Day fashion, Mears said the barbecue is about spending time with those you care about and remembering those who are gone. “We have a lot of military people that come out to Ethel’s. We also have a lot of people in the motorcycle community that really support our troops. We all make a big deal about military homecomings and sendoffs. Monday will be no different.” In addition to the barbecue and family-style fun, music will set the tone at Ethel’s, as it usually does. The band Open Range will be making its debut at the restaurant. Mears said the members came together from a few different Bakersfield bands and she’s looking forward to seeing the result of the collaboration. “I usually don’t let bands I have
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Italo Calvaresi and Linda Shaull, center, along with others, crowd the dance floor at Ethel’s Old Corral Cafe in 2009 on Customer Appreciation Day. The cafe hosts a Memorial Day barbecue on Monday.
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emorial weekend officially begins tonight at Luigi’s, with a benefit to honor Kern’s fallen veterans. Andy Wahrenbrock, chairman of Fallen Heroes Night, organized by the Kern Veterans Memorial Foundation, said proceeds from the evening will help maintain the memorial. “This money will go towards all of the unknowables. From the pool to the lighting and electronic equipment, this will help us keep the memorial going.” The Kern Veterans Memorial goes beyond cement and stone to an interactive experience for those who visit. “We have kiosks that display the names of our troops who lost their lives. The entire memorial lights up at night. It’s really something to see,” Wahrenbrock said. Using those artistic features as a guide, the foundation decided make patriotic art the centerpiece of the fundraiser. “Quite a bit of excellent artwork has
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been done, artwork that has come exclusively from this memorial,” Wahrenbrock said. These pieces will be for sale. They originated from the memorial and now they will help support it.” The art sale was organized through a partnership with the Kern Arts Council and will include pieces from local artist Patti Doolittle and nationally renowned patriotic artist Dean Baer. In addition to those pieces, the work of World War II artist Ed Reep will be on display during the event. Many of the pieces that will be on display tonight are permanently housed at the Pentagon, Wahrenbrock said. “He normally doesn’t show his stuff. He’s quite elderly and in poor health,
so his daughter will be there with the art. It won’t be for sale, but it will be great to see.” Wahrenbrock, a Vietnam veteran originally drafted from the Los Angeles area, has lived in Bakersfield since the late 1980s and became active in the veterans community in 2003, shortly after the Kern Veterans Memorial Committee took shape. Wounded in 1968, Wahrenbrock was sent home from Vietnam and said, like many combat veterans, it took time for him to address his past. “I spent 30 years pretty much putting all that happened in the closet,” he said. “But then you start opening up about your experiences and getting out into the community and sharing with others that went through the same thing. That’s when you start acknowledging that there were a lot of people that, unlike me, didn’t make it back.” And beyond the patriotic aspect of the evening, Wahrenbrock said the evening should be a lot of fun. “Luigi’s is such a great place. With all of the wine and the heavy hors d’oeuvres it’s a great price for the night. The art will be up, and we will be able to meander through the main restaurant out to the back. We’ll have the whole place to ourselves.”
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Eye Street Camille Gavin CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST
Young performer stays busy CSUB exhibit teems with art diversity
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h my — Bakersfield’s theater folks do keep busy. Most have day jobs of various kinds and nearly all of them do much more in the field professionally beyond appearing onstage, such as teaching, writing and directing. One example is Kenneth Whitchard. And my reason for mentioning him has to do with his job as director of the YMCA’s new performing arts program, which begins on June 4. Talk about multi-tasking. For the past nine months he’s worked as a vocal music director in the magnet program at Juliet Thorner Elementary. He recently co-starred in “The Producers” at Spotlight Theatre, and in the past three years he’s appeared in shows at Stars and Bakersfield Music Theatre. Oh, yes — and he also attends Bakersfield College. Not bad for a 21-year-old whose first theater experience occurred in 2007 during his junior year at Ridgeview High School when his drama teacher cast him as Mack Morgan, the lead role in a play called “Fruitcakes.” “I was the star and didn’t even know it,” Whitchard said, chuckling as he recalled his fledgling appearance. In December he produced a Christmas show at the Y involving 30 children. Apparently it was successful because the organization’s program director asked Whitchard to develop a summer program for ages 6 through 16. The result is a workshop that will culminate on July 8 with the performance of “Dear Edwina,” a whimsical musical about a 13-year-old girl named Edwina Spoonapple who tries to impress a talent scout by producing shows in her family’s garage. The workshop will include basic to advanced acting and dancing skills, vocal training and technical training. Kenneth’s wife, Karynn Whitchard, a Highland High graduate, will act as assistant director. He also plans to
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Kenneth Whitchard plays Leo Bloom with Carolyn Fox as Ulla in the Spotlight Theatre production of “The Producers.”
bring in guest speakers to talk about various aspects of theater. “We want to build a program where kids can get a knowledge of theater,” he said. “And I look at it as a kind of spiritual walk through life as well, something that will give them confidence and build their self-esteem.”
CSUB art graduates’ exhibit On a visit last Saturday to the Todd Madigan Gallery at Cal State Bakersfield I was impressed with both the creativity and the diversity of the current exhibit. Called “Changing of the Guard,” it is the work of 23 art students who are graduating this year. A news release from CSUB explained the significance of the title. “With the retirement and departure of Mike Heivly to (Virginia) and the tragic and untimely death of George Ketterl, the Art Department’s faculty has undergone significant changes. The current senior class is one of the last groups of students who have absorbed wisdom from these two great anti-establishment professors. ‘Changing of the Guard’ presents the final vestiges of this era.” If you take time to see the exhibit — and I hope you do, it’s a good one — don’t be in too much of a hurry to go in the door because the show really begins outside on the lawn where there
Camille Gavin’s “Arts Alive!” column appears on Thursday. Write to her via e-mail at gavinarts@aol.com
are two imaginative sculptures made by Joe Cooper out of steel rebar and colorful strings of yarn. One measures 7-by-9-by-6 feet, and, depending on which angle you view it from, looks either like a 19th century carriage, a section of a roller-coaster or a giant flower in full bloom. Artwork inside the gallery includes many different kinds of media, including large installations such as John Stumpf’s “Y,” a contraption made of steel, composite wood, rope, wire and plastic. It looks like an early version of an electric chair, and as gallery assistant Miranda Lomeli-O’Reilly demonstrated, when you sit on its flat metal seat you can recline backward into the framework. Anysa Saleh has done a hypnotic video installation, complete with mystical music and vocal sounds, which is housed in a tentlike structure draped with black fabric. I found Jeffery Siner’s eightpiece array, “Van Gogh Pose-Then Different,” both amusing and fascinating with the changes of expression in each portrait. Other unusual compositions include Sara Drennan’s “City of Hope,” a surreal painting of a human organ dripping fluids onto bright orange flowers, whose roots dangle below the soil; Katherine Cooksey’s “Eve Design,” depicting a geisha-like figure framed by cherry blossoms as she stands on a tree trunk; and three finely detailed black-and-white costumes designed by Raul Magdaleno using Bristol board,
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Sitting outside the Todd Madigan Gallery at Cal State Bakersfield are two sculptures by Joe Cooper made of steel rebar and colorful strings of yarn. The gallery’s current exhibit is called “The Changing of the Guard.”
feathers and tracing paper. The exhibit will be up through June 11.
Tehachapi one-act contest Karl Schuck, executive producer of Tehachapi’s third annual Playwright’s Festival, is encouraging novices and experienced writers alike to submit one-act plays for the competition. Although the festival performances are Nov. 2 to 4 , submissions must be received by June 17. Each play must be no more than 10 minutes long, and Schuck advises writers to read their script out loud before sending it in to make sure it’s within the time limit. Plays chosen will be performed at the BeeKay Theatre, home of the Techachapi Community Theatre, and will be given a full production, not just a staged reading. “The festival is a big win for everyone,” Schuck said. “It’s a perfect way for a playwright to test an idea, or just try his wings. The brevity of the format enables beginning directors and actors to test themselves in a safe environment.” To be eligible, entrants must be a resident of either Kern or Los Angeles county. Entry forms can be downloaded from the TCT website, tctonstage.com.
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f you’re looking for a fun, safe way to cool off by the water this Memorial Day weekend, dive in and have a ball at McMurtrey Aquatic Center’s Spring Splash. Kicking off the center’s event-filled summer season on Monday, Spring Splash is a day for families to beat the heat and enjoy a variety of fun games and activities in McMurtrey’s Olympic-size pool and activity pool, which features two full water slides and spray park. “This is an event for all ages,” said David Stricker, recreation supervisor for McMurtrey, as well as Bakersfield’s three other public pool locations. “It’s a time for families to get out and to enjoy the end of spring and get ready for the summer. Spring Splash is one of the first days we’re open for open swim and recreational swim. We do it as a special event for everyone to enjoy before we officially open for the summer season on June 10. It’s a really nice sneak preview of what we’ll be offering this summer.” For guests who really want to get their feet wet, Spring Splash will feature a variety of aquatic games for kids (and parents) of all ages to participate in. There will be cannonball contests, races, floating basketball hoops and possibly even the poolside classic, Marco Polo. And for those less adventurous sorts, the activity pool features a “zero-depth” beach-style entry, where you can sit and “wade” out the day. With Bakersfield’s notorious tripledigit summer temperatures, it’s hardly surprising that the four public pools saw “just under” 99,000 visitors in one summer alone. What is slightly more surprising, however, is the impressive number of programs, events, and specialty classes offered at the pools not just during the summer, but yearround. And, with its early date, Spring Splash is the perfect opportunity for guests to learn about the wide variety of ways they can enjoy Bakersfield’s public pools. According to Stricker, the most popular services the pools provide are the summer recreational swimming sessions (running seven days a week from 1 to 5 p.m., and regular swim lessons (which can cost as little as $5). There’s also lap swimming, fly fishing, kayaking, scuba lessons, CPR classes, a junior lifeguard program, Poolcare 101 classes (“So you learn how to not turn your kids’ hair
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green”) and more. As for the events, Spring Splash is just the first of many fun evenings you and your family can spend relaxing by the pools at McMurtrey this summer. For adults and kids ages 12 and up, there are two Family Fun Nights: Friday, June 24, and Friday, July 22, both from 6 to 9 p.m. Much like the Spring Splash, kids and parents can spend the night zipping up and down the water slides,
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Local rockers taking flight Want some Radiohead? Get over to Sandrini’s
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akersfield band The Aviators don’t care to change the rules of rock ’n’ roll. Five friends on a top-flight mission to stake their claim as Bako’s rockin’ saviors, these pilots are ready to navigate their way through your ears. Fresh out of the studio with a brand-spankingnew CD titled “Premium Rock and Roll,” there will only be a hangover to pay after the band’s rowdy release party planned at Backstage, a new music venue adjacent to Riley’s Tavern on Friday. “We have the four-hour show thing down,” said lead guitarist Daniel Reynoso. “We like to consider ourselves tough enough for the guys but cool enough for the girls.” The story behind the Aviators’ launch into the indie musicsphere begins in 2008, when the band’s original lineup made their Halloween night debut inside a flight hangar on property owned by Reynoso’s aunt in Shafter. Described as a wild beer bust you’d see in “Animal House,” it also helped shape the reputation of the band among fans. “I run around the crowd, jump on people and make them dance,” said lead vocalist August Young. “We’ll make you feel like you’re a part of something.” Young, who boasts a curious vocal blend recalling a young Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers, with some Jon Bon Jovi for good measure, is quite the anomaly in Bakersfield.
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The Aviators, from left: Daniel Reynoso, Marty Whiteley, August Young, Charlie Burkert and Paul Castro.
Although our city boasts a healthy grouping of middle-aged classic rock cover bands, Young sounds whiskey-weathered beyond his 22 years. “He can do all the classic rock covers he wants,” said Reynoso. “He’s got this really gravelly voice like Dave Grohl, too.” To avoid losing his pipes to a long night of wailing and party antics, Young says he’s already taken the proper steps to protect himself from burnout by taking voice coaching from Bakersfield vocalist Deedra Patrick, a veteran rock diva well known in the community. “She taught me breathing techniques, and how to sing from my diaphragm for about three months.” The band will hit the seediest of local dives to any venue with an open power outlet. But playing odd locations has helped them improvise and devise proper set lists to accommodate each venue and crowd. In other words, “If you cover it, they will come,” or so the band hopes. “We’ve figured out when to play covers and originals. It depends on the crowd,” said Reynoso. Take a listen to “Premium Rock and Roll” and you’ll find it could easily fit in with any ’70s playlist.
Time warped between two distinct eras of arena rock, The Aviators’ big sound is also filled with ’90s grunge and crunchy layered riffs. Opening with the very Zeppelin-ish “Gong Song,” you’ll know where this trip is going. The third track, “Downtown Betty,” is written in classic AC/DC style complete with straight-ahead tempo, suggestive lyrics and “All night long,” chorus. It also comes with plenty of cowbell, so all you fans of SNL’s “Bruce Dickinson” character will have plenty to bang your bell to. Standout tracks include “Get What You Deserve” and the power ballad “Love Drunk Angel.” On the production side, the disc’s overall sound has a thick coating of studio effects that will have you transported to 1984 Gazzarri’s on the Hollywood strip. It may not be groundbreaking stuff, but in conversation with the band, I doubt they mind. These guys are as sincere as they come. “There’s not really a scene for bands like us, so we kind of created our own scene,” said guitarist Marty Whiteley. “We’re a goodtime bar-rocky band.” “I’m not really into new music,” added Reynoso of the group’s vintage leanings. “I don’t know why everyone’s so upset and writing
Matt Munoz is editor of Bakotopia.com, a sister website of The Californian that devotes itself to promoting Bakersfield’s art scene. Matt’s column appears every Thursday in Eye Street.
depressing music.” They’ve already hit some of L.A.’s more popular nightclubs, sharing bills with other SoCal bands at the legendary Whisky A Go Go, The Cat Club, even making trips out to Las Vegas and Arizona. “We just love to perform,” said Young. “If we could do a show every night we would.” According to the band, there will be plenty of swag for sale at Friday’s show, including new Tshirts, buttons and of course copies of “Premium Rock and Roll,” for $5. “We’ve gone merch crazy,” said Whiteley. “We’ll be performing the whole CD, then a bunch of party tunes.” Also in The Aviators’ lineup is Charlie Burkert on bass and Paul Castro, drums. Opening will be Messiah from Studio City. Showtime is 9 p.m. Admission is $3. Backstage is located next door to Riley’s Tavern, 1523 19th St. For more information visit, The Aviators website at aviatorsrock.com.
Popular Radiohead tribute returns Overzealous Radiohead music fans can be a curious lot. Call them “elitists” or “pretentious,” the band’s musical brilliance and effect on listeners is something to be admired. The band survived the post-Nirvana grunge backlash of the ’90s to create their own subgenre of thinking man’s artistry after the release of “Pablo Honey” and still cause fights between music snobs the world over. Which brings us to the “Radiohead Tribute” night at Sandrini’s Friday night. Guitarist Sal Galindo, who’s participated in the local allstar project on five occasions, says even the most ardent fan should be pleased. “We’ll be covering material from ‘Pablo Honey’ to ‘In Rainbows.’ There’s a lot of fans-only stuff off of Thom Yorke’s ‘Atoms for Peace’ b-sides, and all the hits like ‘Karma Police’ and ‘Paranoid Android.’” Joining Galindo on Friday will be James Ratliff, guitar; Zach Spi-
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Bakersfield singer-songwriter Lia Mendez performs at Bakotopia Unplugged Open Mic Wednesday nights at Fishlips.
Bakotopia Unplugged Open Mic Night With host Matt Munoz When: 8 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays. Signups start at 7:30 p.m. Where: Fishlips, 1517 18th St. Information: 324-2557 or visit the Facebook page for updates.
er, bass and lead vocals; Tyler Patterson, drums; and Lost Ocean’s Schuyler Johnson on keyboards. Johnson has been commuting from his job in Northridge for rehearsals. “He’s only here Thursday through Sunday and has nailed everything,” said Galindo. “He has a stage piano, a MacBook with all kinds of keyboard programs as well as a synth patch on his iPad. It’s all touch sensitive, like a touch screen theremin. He’s using it on songs like, ‘How to Disappear Completely’ and the strange synth Radiohead songs like ‘Bodysnatchers.’” Early arrival is recommended as there are only so many hipsters Sandrini’s can cram downstairs. I’m kidding. The show starts at 9:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Sandrini’s is located at 1918 Eye St. For more information call 322-5200.
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Eye Street TICKET ROUNDUP Rabobank Arena 1001 Truxtun Ave., ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. June 7-8: Sesame Street Live! “Elmo's Healthy Heroes,” 7 p.m. Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, $10$23; limited number of $33 and $53 premium seats Elmo available. June 26: World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions, 2 and 6 p.m., $24.50 to $29.50 plus fee. Aug. 16: WWE Smackdown Live, with Randy Orton, Ezekiel Jackson, Sin Cara, The Great Khali and more, 6:45 p.m., $15$60 plus fee. Sept. 27: Carlos Santana & the Santana Band,, Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $29, $59, $89. Oct. 27: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 7 p.m., $10 to $275 plus fee. Jan. 13: Disney's Phineas & Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever!, 4 and 7 p.m., $18-$50 plus fee.
of 10. bakersfieldwinefest.com or 852-5020.
Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace 2800 Buck Owens Blvd., vallitix.com or call 322-5200. Aug. 18: Buck Owens Birthday Bash, featuring Trace Adkins, 7 p.m., $106.50 to $141.50, includes dinner.
Kern County Fairgrounds
1142 P St. June 4-5: NADAC Agility Trial, hosted by Manzanita Agility Club from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Carnival RONDA CHURCHILL / AP Lot, Free; $3 parking. 609-5436. Carlos Santana will perform at June 5: 13th annual Latin Food Rabobank Arena on Sept. 27. Festival & Menudo Cook-Off, with food booths, live Sept. 2: My Only Vice: Vice entertainment, vendor booths, Ganda, doors open at 7 p.m., children's entertainment, show at 8 p.m., $32 to $82. jalapeño eating contest, 11 a.m. Sept. 7: Monstrose, with Michael to 6 p.m., Budweiser Pavilion, $8 advance; $10 at the door; Lee Firkins, 8 p.m., $19.50 to children 5 and under are free. $25.50. Sept. 17: Anjelah Johnson, doors visit kchcc.org or 633-5495. June 12: Expo de Novias y open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Quinceañeras, noon to 5 p.m. ticket prices TBA. Oct. 19: Billy Idol, 8 p.m., $42.50 Sunday, Kern County Fairgrounds, Building #2, 1142 P St. Free. 637to $80. 2323. Dec. 8: Joe Bonamassa, doors June 18-19: Gun Show & Sale, 9 open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Bakersfield Fox Theater a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to ticket prices TBA. 2001 H St., 4 p.m., Building #3, $9; children vallitix.com or 322-5200. 13 and under are free; $3 Kern County Museum parking. 805-481-6726. June 6-9: Linda Larma Academe of Dance Recitals, 7 p.m. Monday 3801 Chester Ave. June 26: Health Fair, presented through Wednesday, $15 per day. June 11: Wine Fest 2011, premier by Spanish Radio Group, 11 a.m. winemakers from around 324-1369. to 4:30 p.m., Free admission and California, live music, silent parking. 327-9711. July 28: Options Music Festival with Sheryl Crow, 8 p.m., $55 to auction, food, 8 to 11 p.m., $50 Aug. 7: 14th annual Lowrider by May 31; $60; $750 VIP table $99. Nationals, featuring urban cars,
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Travel back in time to Renaissance Tehachapi Mayday festival features knights, actors, stories BY MATT MUNOZ Bakotopia.com editor mmunoz@bakersfield.com
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hine up your armor, prepare your most royal attire and gallop over to Tehachapi for the third annual “Maynana” Highland Mayday Festival this Saturday and Sunday. Katharine Coates, managing director of Darkwellcastles.com, the organizer of the event, described the two-day Renaissancestyle faire as a great way for families to escape reality for a few hours. “If you’ve ever believed in make believe, you’ll love this festival. It gets bigger and better every year. Everyone loves Cinderella, Pirates of the Carribean. This is fullblown history and it grows every year.” Named for her late grandmother Leatta Anderson, Coates says both grandparents were well known and loved in the Tehachapi mountain community. “Most people around here knew them — my grandfather Lester as Hooks and my grandmother as Tootie. I knew her as Nana. She recently passed away.” Attendees can look forward to a full schedule of medieval-style entertainment and spectacle, which Coates says rivals even some of the larger nationally held fantasy faires. “We have knights, armor, merchants, singers, storytellers, archery and a mechanical dragon named Claude that weighs about 6,000 pounds. He can shoot fire about six feet, but we only let it go 10 inches. He’s made out of old antique parts and is amazing.” Three of the featured weekend performers are Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Ann Marita, who appears both days, stilted high walker “Tip” the giant, and fan-
Third annual Maynana Highland Mayday Festival When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Where: 19491 Cherry Lane, Tehachapi Admission: $10 or $5 with two cans of food; ages 13 to 18: $5 or $2.50 with two cans of food; children 13 and under are $2.50; free for children under 5. Information: 615-0410 or darkwellcastle.com
tasy storyteller Victoria Goring, who appears Sunday. There will be plenty of kidoriented fun with a golf course, a traditional maypole, the queen’s basket hunt and more. “Everyone donates their time, with the exception of some of the traveling talent. We have a great board of directors. It’s a very family-oriented project. Lots of costuming and dancing,” said Coates. The event also will be a dual fundraiser to benefit the Tehachapi food bank and the Darkwell Castle goal of constructing a permanent Renaissance and medieval-style reenactment training center for actors. “The canned food drive portion will be for the city. Our goal is to have our home in Tehachapi by the first of the year,” said Coates. “We were tired of building up each festival then tearing it down every year. We want a permanent facility for our events, and if movie studios are interested in having actors and facilities, they can use ours and our actors. Currently we have 10 acres and are planning on getting the other five.” No alcohol will be served, but there will be plenty of costumed figures from history, with the exception of a vacationing ruler. “King James and Queen Anne will be ruling over the festival; however, King James will not be here, because he’s off on a hunting trip,” said Coates.
COMING IN EYE Friday Movie reviews:“Kung Fu Panda 2” follows the continuing adventures of the roly-poly panda Po (Jack Black) as he struggles to come to terms with the sad truth about his family at the same time he and his band of cohorts face off against the evil Lord Shen (Gary Oldman). • The Wolfpack is back. Party animals Phil, Stu and Alan return for further misadventures in “The Hangover Part II,” a followup to the 2009 hit comedy about a very lost weekend in Las Vegas that had them tangling with tigers, prostitutes and Tyson (Mike Tyson, that is). This time, the guys, played respectively by Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis, have traveled to Thailand for Stu’s wedding. They awaken one morning after a seemingly innocent beachside bonfire party to find themselves in a squalid Bangkok hotel room — confused, battered and, most importantly, missing the bride-
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Po (Jack Black, center), Tigress (Angelina Jolie, right) and Monkey (Jackie Chan, left) are back in action in “Kung Fu Panda 2.”
to-be’s teenage brother.
Sunday With graduation yet to come for most high school seniors, many already are looking ahead to the next four years. Don’t miss our 10-page section saluting the area’s college-bound seniors in Eye Street Sunday.
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spent a great deal of time playing in the orchard. I remember being really young, my older brother and sister would place me atop a lamb holding it from running away. I immediately fell off after the lamb was let go.” Alvarado, 28, still leans on his close-knit family. It’s tough for many college grads to find work these days, especially with an art degree, and so Alvarado is back in Bakersfield, doing what he can to eke out a living. “The job market for drawing and painting is almost non-existent,” he said. “You either have to teach or acquire high-end gallery representation. A day job is definitely a good idea.” More of our email chat: Was there still art training in high school when you were at Foothill 10 years ago? Art class in high school was horrible. It set me back several years and turned me off to art. It wasn't until I moved away (that) I was interested again. All my professors at Cal State Fullerton had huge impacts on the development of my work and I definitely would not be doing what I’m doing today without having attended. So where can a kid who is having the same experience go to learn? Use the Internet. Copy things you like. Draw a lot. Make a lot of artwork. Explain your process/technique with this piece: First, I conceptualize my idea and produce it onto the surface while considering the overall composition. I then photo my drawing and trace it in Adobe Illustrator. This is mainly to work on composition of color. Finally I paint the image, matching colors, making alterations according to what makes sense visually. What does your art say about you? I am compulsive. How hard is it to make a living in art?
About Eye Gallery Eye Gallery, a partnership of The Californian and the Bakersfield Museum of Art, is celebrating five years of bringing the works of dozens of local artists into the homes of our readers. Over the next several weeks, we will unveil truly distinctive pieces of art — drawings, paintings, photographs — and interviews with the 10 artists who created them. Then, on June 16, we will celebrate the artists at a reception at BMoA, where the public is invited to see the art up close. We’ll have more details as the date draws near, but mark your calendars now.
Hard. How much time do you spend in a week on your art? Some weeks over 40 hours, and some weeks under 10. I feel it is extremely important to give your mind a break. What inspires you artistically in Bakersfield? I get a lot from the open areas and the colors in landscape you see around Bakersfield. Those colors sometimes translate into my paintings. Do you remember the first work you ever sold? Yes. It was to one of my best friends, Lunchbox. It felt strange to assume a value to something I made with my hands, and it still does today. Do you get many commissions? Yes, mostly from friends and family. Most of whom are still waiting for paintings.
More about Ron Pete The artist currently has works up at Rothick Art Haus in Anaheim. Find out more about Ron Pete at ronpete.com.
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Ron Pete Alvarado used his nieces and nephew as stand-ins for him and his siblings in his Eye Gallery work, which recalls memories of growing up on a ranch.
CSUB professors show big brains in contest THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
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here was a meeting of the minds at Cal State Bakersfield on Saturday for the annual trivia contest put on by the soccer program, but only one team emerged from the (rather toasty) gym with the coveted Brains of Bakersfield trophy. And that team, Grey Matter Envy, has a little experience hoisting trophies: Last weekend’s tourney marked the third time in the six years of the contest that the team of teachers — most of them CSUB professors — claimed top honors. The brainchild of soccer coach Simon Tobin, the quiz features 10 questions in 10 categories — movies, history, sports, etc. — all read by Tobin in his thick English accent. Teammates confer, argue and kvetch with one another before writing down what they hope are the correct answers. Results are read as the contest rolls on, allowing teams to keep track of how far ahead — or behind — they
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Team Grey Matter Envy, which won the 2011 Brains of Bakersfield tourney, from left: Janet Tarjan (Bakersfield College), Emerson Case (CSUB), Miriam Raub Vivian (CSUB), Stephen Campagna-Pinto (CSUB), Jeanne Harrie (CSUB), John Tarjan (CSUB), Oliver Rosales (CSUB), Janice Gillespie (CSUB), Brian Lamb (middle-school teacher), Mark Olsen (high school teacher).
are in the standings. All the proceeds raised (at $300 a table) benefit the soccer program. “We try to raise one in-state tuition scholarship for one student soccer athlete, which is about $6,000,” Tobin said. “The event is growing in participant
numbers, competitive level and beers consumed. Hopefully after we have paid for the facility, drink and food we have $6,000.” Coming in second on Saturday was another team of CSUB professors, Los Fantasticos, the reigning 2010 Brains champs.
Third-place finishers The Empty Space Cadets made a strong showing for the local theater community. The Cadets took the trophy at the inaugural Brains competition and is the only winning team not dominated by college professors (though, to be fair, two members do teach theater at Bakersfield College). In fourth place was The Paper Cuts, composed mostly of journalists who work at The Californian. Coming in fifth in a field of about 20 to 30 teams was a newcomer to the contest, the Drillers, made up of current and former Bakersfield High School teachers.
First place: Grey Matter Envy Miriam Raub Vivian, team captain; Stephen Campagna-Pinto; Emerson Case; Janice Gillespie; Jeanne Harrie; Brian Lamb; Mark Olsen; Oliver Rosales; Janet Tarjan; John Tarjan
Second place: Los Fantasticos Cliona Murphy, team captain; Andy Troup; Thomas Meyer; Greg
Miller; Curt Asher; Jamie Jacks; Marit MacArthur; Jorge Talamantes; Carol Dell’Amico; Arturo Paz
Third place: Empty Space Cadets Bob Kempf, team captain; Randy Messick; Jeremiah Heitman; Roger Mathey; Kristina Saldana; Ryan Watts; Mike O’Meara; Jason Monroe; Amanda Monroe; Brian Sivesind
Fourth place: The Paper Cuts Jennifer Self, team captain; Erik Loyd; Christine Bedell; Stefani Dias; John Arthur; Stacey Shepard; David Bedell; Mike Armendariz; Katy Hanson-Harl; Hillary Haenes
Fifth place: Drillers Leslie O’Connor, team captain; Beth O’Connor; Michelle NixonMachado; Jeremy Adams; Larry Adams; Jane Hawley; Craig Holliday; Christopher Borges; Kevin Reynier; Dan Biezad
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Eye Street GO&DO Today Fallen Heroes Night, wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, patriotic art for sale, 6 to 8 p.m., Luigi’s Restaurant, 725 East 19th St. $40; $50 at the door. Visit kernvets.org or 8334441. Freedom Week A Military Blood Drive, “A Friendly Challenge,” donate blood and you can enter a trip for two to New York City, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Houchin Blood Bank, 5901 Truxtun Ave. 323-4222. Antelope Valley Youth Rodeo Association, accepting applications through June 15 for junior riders, event rodeo to be held on July 9 to 10 at Tejon Ranch. Visit avyrarodeo.org or 760-8688831. SPCA Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; noon to 6 p.m. Sundays, now until May 28, near the old Michael’s store near East Hills Mall, 3501 Mall View Road Suite 113. bakersfieldspca.org or 323-8353.
Friday “Shane” Cinema Saturday, begins at sundown, Valentien Restaurant & Wine Bar, 1310 Truxtun Ave., Suite 160. 864-0397. Paleo Digs 2011 at Ernst Quarries near Sharktooth Hill, 8 hours of hunting per day, keep all teeth and fossils (some exceptions apply), Friday through Sunday, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave. $85 single day; $160 two-day; $225 three-day. Attendees must be members of the museum. 324-6350. Wine Tasting, over 25 wines with gourmet appetizers, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Highway. $25. 834-4433. Goldenaires Choir Spring Concert, 7 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 900 Day Ave. Free; refreshments following concert. 397-7562. CSUB Roadrunner Baseball vs. Cal Poly, 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday, CSUB campus, Hardt Field, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $4 to $7. 654-2583. Fantastic Friday Storytime, with Miss Olivia, 10 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575.
Saturday Book signing, with author Blake Chavez of “Hard Luck,” 1 p.m., Russo’s, 9000 Ming Ave. 665-4686. Kern Audubon Society, field trip to Truxtun Lake with Roger Coley, meet 7:30 a.m., meet at the Truxtun Lake parking lot on north side of Truxtun extension near the painted water tank. Bring water, snacks, binoculars, walking shoes and sunscreen. kernaudubonsociety.org or 832-1820 or 342-9309. Kern River Valley Hiking Club, Ruby Memorial Hike to Morris Peak, Mount Jenkins, leave 6:30 a.m. from Chevron, junction of highways 178 and 184 (Weedpatch), meet at the top of Walker Pass on Highway 178 at 8 a.m. Bring adequate water. Dress appropriately. www.lakeisabella.net/hiking or (778-3453. Kids Free Day, last Saturday of every month, CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway. 872-2256. Maynana Highland Mayday Festival, featuring singer-songwriter Ann-Marita, Maypole dance, music, vendors, games, knights in armor, golf course, archery and more, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, entrance is on Highway 202, east of Sage Lane and west of Tucker Road, Tehachapi. $20; $5 children; under 5 are free. darkwellcastle.com or 775-359-7401. Scrapbooking Class 101, 1 to 3 p.m., Beale Memorial Library, Tejon Room, 701 Truxtun Ave. Free. 868-0783. 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 12, in the Tiburon subdivision community in northwest Bakersfield, 14206 Sante Fe Court. stjudedreamhome.org or 1-800-3859134. Street Teams, opportunity to reach the hurting and needy parts of our community with food, love and prayer, 10:30 a.m., Jesus Shack, 1326 30th St. jesusshack.com or call 324-0638.
THEATER “All Shook Up,” doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday, Stars Dinner Theatre, 1931 Chester Ave. $45 to $55; show-only tickets $35; matinee $46 to $50. 325-6100. “The Producers,” 8 p.m. today through Saturday, Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th St. $25; $22 students/seniors. 634-0692 or thespotlighttheatre.com. “Back from the Future,” followed by the vaudeville revue “The Best Day Ever” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $12 to $23. 587-3377. “Chicago,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, CSUB, Dore Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10; $8 faculty/staff/seniors; $5 for CSUB students with ID. 654-3093. Improv Comedy Show, with Center For Improv Advancement, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Ice House, 3401 Chester Ave., Suite M. Adults: $5 on Friday and Saturdays, children under 12 are $1 every day. ciacomedy.com.Comedy. “Stage Door,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. Free but donations accepted. 327-PLAY. “The Visitors,” 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th St. $7. 6340692 or thespotlighttheatre.com. Major League Improv, improvisational comedy show, appropriate for families, 6 p.m. Saturdays, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. Free but donations are accepted. 327PLAY.
ART “Changing of The Guard” Exhibition, by graduating seniors, now on display through June 10, CSUB, Todd Madigan Gallery, 9001 Stockdale Highway. Gallery hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. 654-2238. Art on Display, “Bridging Heaven & Earth: International Healing Art,” now through June 30, Russo’s, 9000 Ming Ave. 6654686. All Media Class, by instructor Phyllis Oliver, all media welcome, with color theory stressed. For more information or to register, e-mail pegolivert@ix.netcom.com or call 348-4717. Art classes, beginning watercolor, beginning drawing, advanced drawing and watercolor painters’ group, taught by Carol Bradshaw. Call or e-mail for details and enrollment. bradshawartist@earthlink.net or 760-376-6604. Please see PAGE 35
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Art for Healing program, of Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield has many unique classes that may help alleviate stress and anxiety resulting in illness, loss, grief or caring for another. All classes are free but some suggest a donation and are held at Mercy Hospital, Truxtun Campus, Truxtun and A St. Visit mercybakersfield.org/art or to register, 324-7070. Artwork on Display, by artist Monica Nelson, now until May 31, Juliana’s Art Studio & Gallery, 501 18th St. 327-7507. Basic Beading & Wire Wrapping Workshop, with Susi Klassen, private instruction or by appointment, The Bead Hut, 610 18th St. To schedule an appointment, call 324-0975 or 706-6490. Beginning Oil Painting, with instructor Glen Jelletich, classes held 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays. Call 399-3707 for more information or to register. Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Drawing, by instructor Nina Landgraff, series of five two-hour classes. Call for more information or to register. 304-7002. Framing Clinic, with Toni Lott, for artists who want to frame their work, began April 7, running noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 205-3488 for more information or to register. Free art classes, for home-school children, 11 a.m. Thursdays, Moore’s Art School, 837-1037. Native American Arts Association, meets to learn basketry, beadwork and more, 9 a.m. to noon each Thursday, The Stockdale Moose Lodge, 905 Stine Road. 852-5050. The Art Center, 1817 Eye St., 869-2320; offers a variety of painting and drawing classes. Call for details. The Art Shop Club, 9 a.m. to noon each Thursday, Friday and Saturday, The Art Shop, 1221 20th St. All mediums. 322-0544, 589-7463 or 496-5153. Stained Glass Class, four-week class, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Juliana’s Art Studio & Gallery, 501 18th St. $160 includes materials. Space limited, enroll now, 3277507.
MUSIC Acoustic Kern River Brewing Company, 13415 Sierra Highway, Kernville, 760-376-2337; Mike Fleming & friends, 8 to 10 p.m. Friday.
Alternative B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; UFC 130 Fight Night and Rear View Mirror, 7 p.m. Saturday. $10 includes dinner.
Blues Sinaloa, 910 20th St., 327-5231; Glenda Robles & The Bandoleros, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday. $5.
Classic rock Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; Billy Russell Band, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Highway., 8344433; Shades of Grey, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Diana’s Pit Stop, 10807 Rosedale Highway, 587-8888; No Limit, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Comedy Tam O’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista, 324-6774: Open mic, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Go & Do Book signing, with author Blake Chavez of “Hard Luck,” 1 p.m. Saturday, Russo’s, 9000 Ming Ave. 665-4686. Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road, 3256864; Improv Tuesday - Live comedy with DJ after party, 9 p.m. Tuesdays.
Country Trouts & the Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 399-6700:, offers karaoke, line dancing, West Coast Swing among other various activities. Call for times and days. Ethel’s Old Corral, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613; Southern Steele, 7 p.m. Friday; Wild Blue Rose, 3 p.m. Sunday. Tejon Club, 117 El Tejon Ave., 392-1747; Crossroads, 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Dancing Joaquin Squares, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Rasmussen Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $5. 324-1390, 325-3086 or 399-3658. 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. Mavericks Singles, ballroom and country dancing with music by Country George, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Kern City Town Hall, 1003 Pebble Beach Drive. $6 member; $8 guest. 831-9241. Pairs and Spares Dance, 7:30 p.m. each Friday, Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $5; $7 nonmembers. 3993575 or 332-1537. Dance classes, beginning west coast swing, intermediate/advanced west coast swing with instructor Mimi Johanson, at 8214 Mossrock Drive. Call 927-7001 for details. Whirlaways Square Dance Club, has workshops/classes every first, third, fourth and fifth Mondays, Park Stockdale Civic Association Community Center, 205 Rio Bravo Drive. whirlaways.org or 213-3105. African Dance for Fitness, taught by national touring artists, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 1 to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Su Studio Dance Academy, 1515 21st St. $5-$7 per class. africandanceclasses.com or 760917-3685. Please see PAGE 36
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Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; DJ James, 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Free. Banacek’s Lounge, 4601 State Road, 387-9224; with DJ Casey Overstreet, 9 p.m. Fridays. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; with DJ Chill in the Mixx, 5 p.m. every Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday. The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, at Hotel Rosedale, 2400 Camino Del Rio Court, 327-0681; with Meg, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; The Mothership, 9:30 p.m. Saturday.
Lone Oak Inn, 10612 Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Magoo’s Pizza, 1129 Olive Drive, 399-7800; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. McMurphy’s Irish Pub & Sports Bar, 14 Monterey St., 869-1451; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays. Round Table Pizza, 2060 White Lane, 836-2700; 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, at Hotel Rosedale, 2400 Camino Del Rio Court, 327-0681; 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Trouts & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 3996700; 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Ethel's Old Corral, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613; 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday.
Jazz
Latin/Salsa
Variety
Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Highway., 834-4433; Richie Perez, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633-WINE; live music & wine bar with featuring Mike Montano, along with 24 wines, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; featuring Jazz Connection, along with 24 wines, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Padre Hotel, 1702 18th St., 4274900; Kama Ruby and Company, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. Jazz at the Nile, open to all jazz artists, bring your instrument, 6 p.m. every Sunday, The Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $10. Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633-WINE; live music & wine bar with featuring Jazz Connection, along with 24 wines, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Intimate Theatre & Music Hall, 2030 19th St., 323-1976; Ron Christian and his Big Band, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; Bakersfield Jazz Workshop, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Wednesday.
Latin Salsa Dancing, 8 p.m. Thursdays, DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. 323-7111. Tam O’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista, 324-6774: Salsa dancing, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Mariachi Camino Real Restaurant, 3500 Truxtun Ave., 852-0493; Mariachi Imperial, 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays.
Wine Me Up, 3900 Coffee Rd. Ste. 2, 588-8559; The Horizon Blues Band, 7 p.m. Friday. Crest Bar & Grill, inside Bakersfield RV Resort, 5025 Wible Road, 833-9998; Jim Robinson, 6 p.m. Saturday. Golden State Mall, 3201 F St., Dance to Joe Loco, 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Beginner Belly Dance Lessons, 8 p.m. every Tuesday, Centre Stage Studio, 1710 Chester Ave. 323-5215.
GO & DO
DJ
Karaoke Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays and Sundays. Cactus Valley Mexican Restaurant, 4215 Rosedale Highway, 633-1948; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday; beer pong and happy hour all day Sunday. Cataldo’s Pizza, 4200 New Stine Road, 397-5000; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Corona’s Cantina, 9817 S. Union Ave., 345-8463; 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays. Don Perico Restaurant, 2660 Oswell St., Suite 133, 871-2001; 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Pour House, 4041 Fruitvale Ave., 589-9300; 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
PHOTO COURTESY OF GASLIGHT MELODRAMA
From left, Michael Prince, Michael Kubik and Don Kruszka appear in “Back From the Future” at the Gaslight Melodrama. “Back From the Future,” followed by the vaudeville revue “The Best Day Ever,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $12 to $23. 587-3377. T-Bones Steakhouse, 8020 District Blvd., 398-1300; with Irish Monkey Entertainment, 6:30 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. The Old River Monte Carlo, 9750 Taft Highway, 837-0250; 8:30 p.m. every Thursday. The Wright Place, 2695-G Mount Vernon Ave., 872-8831, 8 p.m. every Thursday. Tomi’s Cowgirl Cafe, 1440 Weedpatch Highway, 633-1949; Karaoke King Show, all ages, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Julie’s The Branding Iron Saloon, 1807 N. Chester Ave., 6 to 10 p.m. every Friday. Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant, 10701 Highway 178, 366-3261, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays. All ages. The Pourhouse, 4041 Fruitvale Ave., 589-9300; 9 p.m. every Friday. The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; hosted by Ed Loverr, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday. The Regent, 2814 Niles St., 8714140; 8:30 p.m. every other Friday. Chateau Lounge, 2100 S. Chester Ave., 835-1550; 9 p.m. every Saturday. Del Rio Cocktail Lounge, 5840 State Road, 393-0262; 8 p.m. every Saturday. karaoke. Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 3230053; 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays.
Rocket Shop Cafe, 2000 S. Union Ave., 832-4800; 8:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Sports & Spirits, 6633 Ming Ave., 398-7077; 9 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Tejon Club, 117 El Tejon Ave., 3921747; 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday. The Playhouse, 2915 Taft Highway; 397-3599; 7 to 10 p.m. Sundays. Diana’s Pit Stop, 10807 Rosedale Highway, 587-8888; 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays. The Wrecking Yard, 9817 S. Union Ave., 827-9192; 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; 8 p.m. Tuesday. Best Western , 2620 Buck Owens Blvd., 327-9651; The Junction with host Mac Clanahan, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Cataldo’s Pizzeria, 6111 Niles St., 363-7200; 6:15 to 10:15 p.m. Tuesdays. DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court; 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; A to Z Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays.
Oldies KC Steakhouse, 2515 F St., 3229910; Jimmy Gaines, Bobby O and Mike Halls, 6:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Old school Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S. Chester Ave., 831-1315; At the Strike of 12, 9 p.m. Thursday; Radiohead Tribute, 9:30 p.m. Friday. Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701 Ming Ave., 832-5011; Al Garcia & the Rhythm Kings, 8 to 11 p.m. every Thursday. Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S. Chester Ave., 831-1315; Lost Vinyl featuring Becky Aguilar, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Open mic Fishlips, 1517 18th St., 3242557; Bakotopia Unplugged Open-Mic Night, 8 p.m., sign-up sheet begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Rock Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; live bands, 9 p.m. every Thursday. B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Good Question, 9 p.m. Friday. $5. The Mint, 1207 19th St., 3254048; Red Bullet Rising, 9:30 p.m. Saturday.
Rock n’ blues Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 3230053; Two Timers, 1 p.m. Saturday.
Ska/reggae Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St., 324-2557; Mento Buru, Velorio, 9 p.m. Saturday. $7.
Songwriters The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; Chuck Seaton and Billy Russell's Songwriter's Showcase, 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Top 40 DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. 323-7111; 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every Friday.
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. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 322-8900; with Dave Rezac, 10 p.m. Tuesdays.
UPCOMING EVENTS Monday 5/30 22nd annual “Remembrance of Heroes,” with the Military Officers Association of America, 6 p.m., CSUB, Memorial Grove, 9001 Stockdale Highway. 396-8759. Second annual Memorial Day Barbecue & Potluck, noon to 4 p.m., Ethel’s Old Corral Cafe, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway. 873-7613. Spring Splash, 1 to 5 p.m., McMurtrey Aquatic Center, 1325 Q St. 852-7430.
Wednesday 6/1 Film Club, with Cody Meek, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. First Wednesday, bonsai with Bob Bellue, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $4 nonmembers. 323-7219. Kern River Fly Fishers Club Meeting, with fishing guide Guy Jeans giving a presentation on strategies for fly fishing around the Southern Sierra, casting seminar 5:30 p.m., presentation 7:30 p.m., Norris Road Veterans Hall, 400 W. Norris Road. 599-5333.
Thursday 6/2 Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff Party, scavenger hunt, games, prizes, make passports, 4 p.m., Barnes and Noble, children’s department, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. Concerts by The Fountain, soulful funk and groove with Soulajar, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. Please see PAGE 37
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Antelope Valley Youth Rodeo Association, accepting applications through June 15 for junior riders, event rodeo to be held on July 9 to 10 at Tejon Ranch. Visit avyrarodeo.org or 760-868-8831. Bookseller’s Book Group, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, in the cafe, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575.
Friday 6/3 15th annual Standing Bear Powwow, Native American dancing, drumming, arts and crafts, food, demonstrations, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Drive. $6; children under 10 are free. 589-3181 or 589-8414. “Back from the Future,” followed by the vaudeville revue “The Best Day Ever” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $12 to $23. 587-3377. CSUB Concert Band, featuring compositions of guest composers Robert Smith, Joshua Shank, Ticheli, Grainger and Dello Joio, 7:30 p.m. Friday, CSUB, Doré Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10; $6 students; CSUB students w/ID are free. 654-2511. Fantastic Friday Storytime, with Miss Olivia, 10 a.m., Barnes and Noble, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. First Friday Downtown, featuring live music, art openings, specialty shops, galleries and boutiques, artists will set up their artwork, 5 to 9 p.m., Downtown
Arts District. 634-9598. Movies in the Park, presents “Open Season,” begins at dusk, Pin Oak Park, Park View Dr. and Mill Oak Run. 326-FUNN. Pajamarama Storytime, with Miss Olivia, 7 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 4001 California Ave. 6312575. Rockin’ Roots Festival 2011, with about 100 bands, food, drinks and vendors, 4 to 10 p.m. Friday; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Stramler Park, 3805 Chester Ave. $30; available at World Records, Outer Limits, Going Underground, Impact Streetwear, Wavelengths, Stylz or tgptix.com. “The Demon’s Roommate,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th St. $20; $15 students/seniors. 634-0692 or thespotlighttheatre.com. Thicker Than Water, a family art show, featuring artists Alison Beitzell, FourEyes, Toni Solano, Wyatt Pritchard and more, also a skateboard painted by FourEyes will be auctioned off to benefit Boards for Snots, 6 to 10 p.m., Junior League of Bakersfield Community Center, 1928 19th St. Free. facebook.com/thickerthanwaterart show.
Saturday 6/4 Bakersfield Breakfast Lions Sporting Clays Tournament, with steak lunch, live auction and raffle, check-in 7:30 a.m., tournament 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kern County Gun Club, 12450 Shotgun Road. $125 per person. Email bblclays@gmail.com or 765-5818.
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra John Farrer, Music Director
AUDITIONS All qualified strings, percussion and harp
Bakersfield Masterworks Choral “Spring in Bloom” Dinner Concert, doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., concert 7:30 p.m., Hodel’s Country Dining, Liberty Hall, 5917 Knudsen Drive. $50 per person. Tickets can only be purchased at advance. 324-8857. CSUB Jazz Ensemble Concert, featuring the CSUB Jazz Singers, 8 p.m., CSUB, Dore Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway, $10; $6 seniors; free for students/staff/faculty/alumni. 6543093. Dangerous Boys Club, 2 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, children’s area, 4001 California Ave. Free. 631-2575. Darren Gholston, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $22. vallitix.com or 322-5200. Free Adult CPR Training, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave. Also available: child/infant CPR, $25; first aid only, $25; child/infant CPR & first aid combined, $40, adult CPR certificates only, $5. kernredcross.org or 324-6427. Free Health Screening, for those at risk for kidney disease, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Southeast Community Services Center, 1600 E. Belle Terrace. 800-747-5527. Garden Project Community Meeting, learn how to plant your own vegetable garden, 10 to noon a.m., St. Luke Anglican Church, 2730 Mall View Road. 332-3204. Genealogy Program, sponsored by Kern County Library and the Daughters of the American Revolution, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beale Memorial Library, Tejon Room, 701 Truxtun Ave. 868-0770.
Healthy Living, workshop presenting simply and effective tools to assist in making healthier choices, 11 to 12:30 p.m., Natural Options, 2020 20th St. 327-4220. NADAC Agility Trial, hosted by Manzanita Agility Club from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Kern County Fairgrounds, Carnival Lot, 1142 S. P St. Free; $3 parking. 609-5436. Ninth annual Riders-N-Rods Car, Truck, and Bike Show, with music, food, door prizes, vendors and more, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Chuy’s, 8660 Rosedale Highway. 3032632. Psychic Faire, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jackie’s Magical Treasures, 616 Jackson St. $20 for 15 minute reading. 328-0661. Sierra Club-Buena Vista Group Program & Brunch, with author and forest ranger William Tweed discussing “Uncertain Path: A Search for the Future of National Parks,” 10 a.m., Camino Real Restaurant, 3500 Truxtun Ave. Program is free and brunch is optional for $7.60. 323-5569. Third annual Seton Golf Tournament, four man scramble, check-in 10 a.m., shotgun noon, The Links at River Lakes Ranch, 5201 River Lakes Drive. $150 per person; $600 team of four. Includes green fees, gift bag, Tshirt, contests and dinner; $25 dinner only. 378-5688 or 301-7717. Toddler Tales, for ages 3 to 5, hear stories about animals, visit CALM wildlife and make crafts, 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway. $5 advance, CALM members; $15 day of; $19 advance nonmembers, $29 day of. 8722256.
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JEWELRY REPAIR SERVICES • Ring Resizing-Stone Setting & Replacement • Gold & Silver Soldering – Rhodium Plating • Add-A-Pearl & Pearl Re-Stringing • Sterilized Ear Piercing AND FREE INSPECTION CLEANING
Monday Evening, June 13, 2011
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• Watch Batteries While You Wait! • Watchband Sizing or Adjustments • Leather and Metal Watchbands • Watch Overhaul • Crystal Replacement • We Service Most Fine Swiss Watch Brands
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For more information & audition times, call 323-7928
9530 Hageman Road • 587-6242 Our 50th year in Business! Hours: Tuesday thru Friday 10:00 - 6:00 Saturday 10:00 – 3:00 Closed Sunday & Monday
Sunday 6/5 13th annual Latin Food Festival & Menudo Cook-Off, with food booths, live entertainment, vendors, jalapeno eating contest, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kern County Fairgrounds, Budweiser Pavilion, 1142 P St. $8 advance; $10 at the door; children 5 and under are free. visit kchcc.org or 633-5495. Annual Chicken Barbecue & Bazaar, games, prizes, noon to 5 p.m., Christ the King Catholic Church, 1701 Bedford Way. $15 adults, $5 children 12 and under. 391-4640. Beale Band Concert, performed by the Bakersfield Municipal Band, pre-concert show at 7:30 p.m., concert at 8 p.m., Beale Park, Oleander Avenue between Dracena and Palm streets. Free. 326-FUNN. CSUB Chamber Music Concert, 2 p.m., CSUB, Dore Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10; $6 students/seniors; CSUB student with ID are free. 654-2156.
Monday, 6/6 An Evening of Art Song & Aria, 7:30 p.m., CSUB, Music Building, Dore Theater, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10; $4 students. 654-2168. Willy Wonka Junior Summer Camp, dance, acting, voice, production/staging, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, Boys & Girls Club, 801 Niles St. $30 per week. 8-week program. 325-3730.
Tuesday, 6/7 Sesame Street Live! “Elmo's Healthy Heroes,” 7 p.m. Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Rabobank Theater, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $10-$23; some $33 and $53 premium seats available. 852-7777 or ticketmaster.com.