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Index Oscar Whittington tribute and benefit . . . . . . . .20 Fort Tejon Historical Park July 4th celebration . .21 ‘Star Spangled Patriotic Blast!’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 The Lowdown with Matt Munoz . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Cinema Saturday presents ‘Jaws’ . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 First Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 ‘Transformers’ movie review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-31

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“It's great when you come out here. ... You hear the crack of the bat, and smell the smell of the hot dogs cooking, and the grill going; there’s kids running around in the kid zone — the whole atmosphere feels completely American to me. It’s what we do as a country when we go to baseball games.” — Elizabeth Martin, Bakersfield Blaze general manager

Blaze ’n’ saddles for 4th Baseball game with fireworks, bull riding top local July 4 plans BY ASHLEY FISCHER Contributing writer

ot dogs, fireworks, family, friends and the national pastime: Is there anything more American than that? But just to make sure they’ve covered all the bases, the Bakersfield Blaze are throwing in apple pie for a perfectly patriotic evening at the team’s game and fireworks show at Sam Lynn Ball Park on Sunday. And the team’s general manager said they’ve been stocking up on fireworks for an explosive 10 to 12 minutes of “bombs bursting in air.” “It’ll be a pretty decent-sized show,” said General Manager Elizabeth Martin. “Typically, we do fireworks once a month on a Friday for our Fan Fridays. But after this one, we’re not doing any other shows in July. We’ve stockpiled all of the fireworks. “This show is also being financed by the mayor, so we can have a larger show than usual. ... We’re more than happy to work with the mayor and the city to make sure that Bakersfield still gets a good Fourth of July, or in this case, July 3rd show.” Traditionally, the Blaze play a home game on either July 3 or 4, but the post-game fireworks show is a relatively new addition the team’s owners added to ensure that the people of Bakersfield still got a healthy dose of pyrotechnics since the city discontinued its own long-running fireworks show at Bakersfield College. And as someone who definitely understands the importance of fireworks as part of a Fourth of July celebration (“When I was in still in junior high, I once told my parents they were un-American for making us leave a party before the fireworks,” she laughed), Martin helped ensure that even those fireworks fans who don’t attend the game can stop by and enjoy

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Now in its 12th year, the Benz Bad Bulls competition helps ring in the 4th in Tehachapi.

the show. “For folks who can’t or don’t want to come out to the game, it costs $5 to park in the parking lot and watch,” she said. Martin suggests that those just coming for the fireworks arrive approximately an hour and a half after the game starts to make sure they get there in plenty of time to

catch the entire display. She also suggests that fans who want to come out and root for the home team get their tickets early, since this is the one game of the year certain to sell out. But what really hits it out of the park for Martin is the opportunity to provide families with a fun, safe way to spend an evening together

and to help continue America’s longtime love affair with baseball. “It’s great when you come out here. You get to see the sun set, and then the lights come up. You hear the crack of the bat, and smell the smell of the hot dogs cooking, and the grill going; there’s kids running around in the kid zone — the whole atmosphere

feels completely American to me. It’s what we do as a country when we go to baseball games. “Oh, and to get the apple pie in there,” she added, “that night our booster club will be holding its annual bake sale. Baseball, hot dogs, fireworks, and apple pie — I don’t think you can get much more American than that.”

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Eye Street PATRIOTIC WEEKEND Friday Independence Day Celebration, food, prizes, carnival booths, watermeloneating contest, dunk tank and fireworks, 5 to 8 p.m., Emeritus at Bakersfield, 8100 Westwold Drive. 6638400. (See the story on Page 28)

Saturday Fireworks, 9 p.m., at the end of Engineer Point, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. Fourth of July Barbecue, with activities for children, musical entertainment, fireworks at the end, begins at 4 p.m., "Nuui Cunni" Native American Cultural Center, 2600 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Bring a chair. 760-549-0800. Star Spangled Spectacular Family Fun Day, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Delano, with music, food, activities for the whole family, 4 to 9 p.m., with fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Delano Memorial Park, South Lexington, Delano. 725-1286. Wild West Show, with The Tombstone Law Dawgs Old West re-enactment gunfighter group, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Silver City Ghost Town, 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. $5.50 adults; $4.50 for children 12 and under, children 5 and under are free. 760-379-5146. Bakersfield Speedway, annual firework extravaganza show featuring Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, American Stocks, NMRA, gates open at 4:30 p.m.; races begin at 6 p.m., Bakersfield Speedway, 5001 N. Chester Ave. $18 adults; $7 ages 6-12; under 5 free. bakersfieldspeedway.com or call 393-3373.

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Fireworks will be on display at several locations in Kern County during the weekend.

From the bullpen to the bulls Another long-celebrated American tradition is our love of cowboys, cowgirls and the Wild West. Helping to ensure that California’s “Western way of life” continues to thrive long after the days of Manifest Destiny and the Pony Express, is the Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Association, which holds its annual Benz Bad Bulls Professional Bull Riding Competition on the Fourth of July each year. The Benz Bad Bulls competition, now in its 12th year, has become a tradition for many families, including Heidi Tully who commutes with her family from their home in Bakersfield each year to watch the rodeo, which is followed by the city of Tehachapi’s fireworks show. “We’ve had a standing-room only crowd for the last three years,” said Tully, who has served as the rodeo secretary for the TMRA for the past five years. “The gates open at 4, and the show starts at 6. And then, generally what happens is 95 percent of the people who come, stay and watch the city’s fireworks show, which starts at 9 o’clock. It’s gotten to the point now that my kids love to come and watch the bulls. It’s also just nice and relaxing to sit and watch the fireworks show afterward without having to drive anywhere. It’s also a nice chance to get out and escape the Bakersfield heat.” In case you’ve never been to a bull-rid-

ing competition before, the way it works is fairly simple: Each of the 40 cowboys participating are randomly paired with a bull. They attempt to hold on to their massive, spinning, kicking, 2,000-pound steed for a grand total of 8 seconds. Both the bull and rider are awarded points in various categories, with a possible maximum of 100 points. According to Tully, last year, only five riders managed to meet the minimum 8-second requirement. “It’s man versus 2,000-pound beast,” said Tully. “It really is exciting — it’s a pure adrenaline rush watching someone trying to stay on top of this huge animal for 8 seconds.” In addition to the thrill of watching man attempt to solidify his position as ruler of the animal kingdom, there will be food vendors there as well as vendors selling jewelry, Western wear and other crafts. Most of all, Tully and the rest of the TMRA want to make sure they provide families with an evening that provides plenty of “bang” for their buck. “We really try to give people a good value price-wise. Our tickets are $10 and $12 apiece. We really do our best to try and offer a great family value and a lot of entertainment. We keep our concession costs down, so you can come out and do something fun with your family but not break the bank.”

Bakersfield Blaze vs. Inland Empire 66ers, 7:45 p.m. with a fireworks show to follow the game, Sam Lynn Ball Park, 4009 Chester Ave. $7 to $9; for fireworks show only: $5 for parking (the team suggests parking about an hour and a half after the game starts). bakersfieldblaze.com or 716-HITS. Annual 4th of July Celebration, festivities begin with a barbecue at 6 p.m.; fireworks program begins at 9 p.m., Shafter High School, Football Field, 526 Mannel Ave., Shafter. 746-2600.

Monday Tehachapi Community Orchestra, annual Pops Under the Stars Concert, with fireworks show, 7 p.m., Coy Burnett Football Stadium, East Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi. 8217511. Bad Bulls Riding Tour, gates open at 4 p.m., riding begins at 6 p.m., fireworks 9 p.m., Tehachapi Rodeo Grounds, 415 N. Dennison St., Tehachapi. $12 adults; $10 active military, seniors, children 512; $4 parking. 557-7336 or tehachapiprorodeo.com. 1856 Fourth of July Celebration, living history demonstrations of Army life at Fort Tejon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fort Tejon State Historic Park, off Interstate 5 just north of Lebec. $5 adults; $3 children; children under 6 are free. Picnic lunch is recommended; park has no food concessions. 248-6692. (See story on Page 21)

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Eye Street “I didn't realize how many friends I had until this happened. It really makes me feel good.” — Oscar Whittington

Swinging into action for friend Musicians rally for benefit after fire BY MATT MUNOZ Bakotopia.com editor mmunoz@bakersfield.com

hotos, memorabilia, keepsakes: It took a fire only moments to destroy what it took Bakersfield Sound fiddle player Oscar Whittington a lifetime to collect when the musician watched helplessly as his mobile home burned to the ground earlier this month. But beyond being thankful that he escaped unscathed, Whittington is grateful a few of his belongings made it out as well, including his prized five-string fiddle. “That was the most important thing to me,” he said of the instrument, saved by a friend who was outside and noticed the fire. “I said, ‘Don’t get excited!’ And we were gone. Then she handed it to me. She must’ve just grabbed it on the way out.” Whittington and his friend had just returned to his east Bakersfield mobile home after grabbing a milkshake. Whittington, 83, was drifting off to sleep when his friend rushed in to alert him to the fire. According to Whittington’s son, Joe, a local attorney, a truck in his father’s driveway had caught fire, and the flames spread. And while circumstances surrounding the fire are being investigated for insurance purposes, Whittington’s son said that arson has been ruled out. The musician, who lives on a fixed income, is living with his sister until other accommodations can be arranged. “When I arrived, he was just sitting there with a stare of disbelief on his face,” Joe Whittington said. “He lost just about everything he had in that place, but we salvaged what we could — mostly just some memorabilia and photos.” After news of Whittington’s loss began to circulate, friends and fellow musicians sprang into action, planning a tribute concert and benefit to help the aging icon. The show is scheduled for next Thursday, July 7, at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace. The outpouring of support has touched Whittington, who has been living a relatively quiet life away from the spotlight after years playing alongside legendary country pickers like Bill Woods, Buck Owens and Hank Thompson, among countless others of the genre.

Oscar Whittington tribute and benefit When: Doors open at 5 p.m., show at 7 p.m. July 7 Where: Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. Admission: Free with donations being accepted at door Information: 328-7560 or buckowens.com

“I didn’t realize how many friends I had until this happened,” said Whittington. “It really makes me feel good.” Longtime friend and guitarist Tommy Hays, working feverishly to organize the show, said he and his fellow musicians felt a strong obligation to come to the aid of Whittington, whom they hold in high regard. “It’s simple. Musicians — we all wanna help each other out and do something. Oscar’s a real decent guy. I knew his dad and all of his brothers. Everybody loves him.” Hays and Whittington go way back, to the 1940s, when the two young musicians earned a living playing The Blackboard and Lucky Spot, among other local nightclubs, as well as the occasional road show. Soon they would join a group of other young hot shots, who would create a genre of music, later to be coined the Bakersfield Sound. “I started Tommy Hays and the Western Swingsters in 1947, and Oscar was in the original band. We were both young and good lookin’ and had a lot of fun. Oscar sure was a prankster,” Hays said. “We were all trying to make nickel back then — Buck, Merle and Red Simpson, all of us. My band made $10.50 each a night. That was union scale for a full ninepiece band at weddings, rodeos and store openings.” Whittington made a name for himself with his own band, performing and recording throughout the ‘50s. Whittington’s son fished in his pocket during a recent interview for his iPhone and cued up a rare gem called “Louisiana Swing,” recorded by his father in 1954 with country singer Bud Hobbs for MGM Records. The recording, which can still be found for download online, features Whittington and Jelly Sanders on fiddle, Bill Woods on piano, and Buck Owens on guitar, all in the prime of their

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Bakersfield Sound pioneer Oscar Whittington tunes his fiddle.

youth. The song is regarded by many as the first recorded documentation of the Bakersfield Sound. While memories of the session may be a little foggy to Whittington, the sound of his playing reminds him of advice his father Claude used to offer up. “Play that bow smooth. It’s the only way to put your soul into it.” Plans for the July 7 concert are growing by the day, according to Hays, with musicians calling in with offers to help. In addition to plenty of music, there will be a raffle for autographed guitars and CDs donated by Hays and other featured performers. Among the confirmed talent will be local country groups Valley Fever and The Moosehead Band, plus an all-star cast of special guests throughout the evening, including Hays, Red Simpson, Theresa Spanke, Barbara Cheatwood, musicians Brian Lonbeck, Pat Bannister, Mark Yeary, Mike Hall, Randy Sears, slide guitarist Larry Petree and many others. “You never know who’s gonna show up,” said Hays. “Some are traveling all the way from Nashville.”

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Oscar Whittington and Tommy Hays sing at the Beardsley Ballroom, which burned down in 1950.

Hays said a full house is expected and advised calling for reservations. All proceeds from the event will go directly to Whittington, who is trying to start over.

“My dad has such a positive attitude about all this,” said the younger Whittington. “We’re all proud of him.”

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torical, it tells the story of California history,” Weatherman said. “Our kids, as they grow up, aren’t going to get that piece of California history that’s vital.” Weatherman holds out hope that a solution can be found, likely in the form of a partnership. Any interest from a certain gigantic land company that just happens to be a neighbor? “Tejon Ranch is right across the street,” Weatherman noted. But she’s heard of no inquiries from the company or anyone else, for that matter. If the worst-case scenario happens next July and the park closes, Weatherman fears for the fate of the buildings and notes that the location of the park, nestled amid arid ranchland south of Bakersfield, is vulnerable to wildfires. “The department looks at different

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What: Living history demonstrations of Army life When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday Where: Fort Tejon State Historic Park, off Interstate 5 just north of Lebec. Admission: $5 adults; $3 children; children under 6 are free. Information: Picnic lunch is recommended; park has no food concessions. 248-6692. But if you can’t make it on Monday, the park is open from sunrise to sunset seven days a week yearround, with the exception of Christmas and New Year’s Day. Call ahead to arrange a tour.

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f you’ve always meant to head out to Fort Tejon to party like a pioneer for the Fourth of July, you’d better get a move on because the historic state park is about to run out of days — Independence or otherwise. Unless something truly magical happens to shore up the state budget — or a savior shows up with a big wad of cash — the park is set to close a year from now. “Unfortunately, it’s still on the closure list,” said Kathy Weatherman, superintendent for the Tehachapi district of the state parks department. “It’s such a popular living history program. I’ve had a lot of school kids write me a letter begging us not to close the park. One letter in particular stands out, from a kid that said he and his cousin cried night and day.” Fort Tejon, which opened in 1854, sprawls over 1,200 acres and includes six historic buildings and three out buildings. The fort, mainly a home base for soldiers fighting American Indian tribes, closed in the waning months of the Civil War in 1864. The land fell into private hands until the 1930s, when the Tejon Ranch corporation deeded about 250 acres to the state, according to Bill Picking, interpretive assistant at the park. Visitors on Monday will see volunteers re-create mid-19th-century life on the fort, from working a blacksmith forge to making candles and doing laundry. Even the finer points of carpentry will be demonstrated. “They didn’t rely as heavily on screws and nails,” Picking said. “I’m not knocking carpenters at all, but you really had to be a skilled carpenter back then, using dowels, tongue and groove and other techniques that you don’t think about anymore.” The high point of the day will be the firing of one or two of the fort’s canons at noon, 31 times to signify California’s status as the 31st state. “Then after that’s done, we’ll have family-friendly period games — tug of war, sack races, pie-eating contests and watermelon seed spitting,” said Picking, who noted the fort will be decorated for the holiday in the patriotic style of its mid-1850s heyday. But echoes of the past are evident not just on the Fourth but every day — sunup to sundown — which makes the fort’s imminent closure all the more difficult to accept for those who love it. “For me personally, because it’s his-

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Eye Street “We always, always end up back in Bakersfield. All roads lead to Bakersfield, which is kind of true.” — Warren Dobson, creator of “Star Spangled Patriotic Blast!”

Have a ‘Blast!’ this weekend Gaslight embraces spirit of 4th with patriotic musical BY STEFANI DIAS Californian assistant lifestyles editor sdias@bakersfield.com

his Fourth of July weekend guarantees pyrotechnics around the county, but if your idea of fireworks is a piano player with a short fuse, head to the Gaslight Melodrama for Warren Dobson’s “Star Spangled Patriotic Blast!” The eponymous performer is the Gaslight’s musical director and the man who wrote, directed and is performing in the show, opening Friday. The production is the first of its kind for the theater. “This is the first time we’ve done a specific patriotic show around the Fourth of July. Linda (Larma, Gaslight co-owner,) approached me to write this, along the lines of my other shows.” In nearly six years with the theater, Dobson has written many revues and five unique shows of his own. “Blast!” is similar in theme to something he put together last year for First Assembly of God, albeit a little zanier. When asked to describe the show, the creator responded with the explosive power of a firecracker: “It’s about America!” He said the patriotic revue is a huge musical tribute to our nation and what makes it great, from our service members to the individuality of the 50 states. “This show is just as exciting as the sparklers but without the hazards.” Dobson said that he jokingly proposed making the show more explosive, but cooler heads prevailed. “I wanted to have fireworks, but they were afraid I’d burn the place down.” What the show will have is a gut-busting collection of red, white and blue standards like “America the Beautiful,” “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” “This Land is Your Land” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag.” “It’s a patriotic show with some great singers and a fantastic tap dancer.” That dancer is Kimberly Slikker, who teaches at Linda Larma and Daughters Academe of Dance. Also giving voice to the show are Cheryl Toews, Randy Toews and Alison Groves. Unlike the usual Gaslight shows — with a main show, vaudeville revue and two intermissions — “Blast!” will run about an hour and a half with one 15-minute intermission. Dobson said it will also differ in another key way. “Gaslight shows are known for cheering the hero and booing the villain. As usual, audience participation is encouraged, but there will be no villains to boo, so there better not be any booing in this show!” There are bound to be many cheers, including a moment to pay tribute to veterans and service members in the audience. For a lucky few stationed in Japan with Dobson’s nephew, who’s in the Air Force, they’ll get a free show via the Inter-

Don’t forget the snacks No trip to the Gaslight would be complete without something from the Moosehead Lounge, the theater’s concession stand. For this show, Dobson recommends some traditional choices. “What could be more American than hot dogs and popcorn?” He also recommends Drumsticks and other ice cream, which he said was able to enjoy during a previous performance. “In the last show, part of the script allowed me to eat ice cream at the piano.” And if those don’t tickle your taste buds, he has one more suggestion: giant pickles. “Giant pickles. I’m obsessed with those pickles and I don’t know why. I tried to make a Nativity out of pickles with a gherkin for baby Jesus.”

net. “I’m setting up my laptop and will Skype the concert to him.” Whether watching overseas or in the theater, there will be plenty of entertainment. With so many numbers and frivolity, Dobson had a hard time narrowing down his favorite part. “I love every second of it. That doesn’t help you a bit ...” He did settle on a rollicking medley that takes guests on a “tour of the entire United States in 16 minutes.” The whirlwind tour — “if you trace it on a map, you’d get dizzy” — includes stops in New York, Louisiana, Kansas and a memorable moment in Texas. “My favorite song from the medley is Lyle Lovett’s ‘That’s Right (You’re Not from Texas).’’’ Heading west from the Lone Star State, the singers leave their hearts in San Francisco and love L.A. before ending up among the “Streets of Bakersfield,” leading everyone in a rendition of “This Land Is Your Land.” “We always, always end up back in Bakersfield. All roads lead to Bakersfield, which is kind of true.” That’s true for Dobson, who briefly headed to the Pacific Northwest before returning to town, as well as others he’s met during his travels. “When I was living in New Jersey, there was a couple in Brooklyn. They grew up in

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“Star Spangled Patriotic Blast!” writer and director Warren Dobson gets into the spirit of the show, which opens this weekend at the theater.

Warren Dobson’s ‘Star Spangled Patriotic Blast!’ When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; also runs July 8 and 9 Where: Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive Admission: $12 to $23 Information: 587-3377

Brooklyn but had briefly lived in Bakersfield in an apartment off of Real Road.” Despite a brief departure, Dobson is a recognizable local fixture, having worked at nearly every theater in town as well as performing at Shafter Mennonite Brethren and First Assembly, Canyon Hills Assembly and Valley Baptist churches.

It’s the local exposure (and catchy lyrics) that keep him noticed around town. “I’m more well-known than I realize. I had a song, ‘It Never Snows in Bakersfield,’ in a Christmas show. I was walking and some man sang that to me. I guess it was a hit if old men come back and quote it to me.” “Blast!” may have people humming the tunes long after the show, considering how patriotic Bakersfield is, Dobson said. “Bakersfield has a very patriotic kind of people. They respect America, they appreciate it and they love it.” Dobson said he’s definitely playing to the crowd with this show. “It’s fun and funny. Fun for the whole family. It’s a very rah-rah America event. Come on out and wave some flags and sing some songs.”

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Greasing the wheels of touring Velorio shows to fund eco-friendly tour bus

atin rockers Velorio may be Bakersfield’s most environmentally conscious band. Putting together plans for an ambitious summer tour of the Midwest, the sextet has their gigs in a row, according to percussionist Adrian Nevarez. “We’re hitting Austin, Houston, Kansas City and Chicago. Once we’re there, we have three dates in Chicago including a spot on Unisono. That’s the climax of the tour. Then we’ll be stopping through Texas again on the way back.” That’s a lot of miles, and even more grease. Not for lubricating the wheels of Greaselda, their ecofriendly 1999 Ford E-450 Super Duty RV, but for fueling it. After making a 2010 tour trek aboard the converted vehicle that runs entirely on used kitchen grease, the band ventured through city alleys requesting contributions from various restaurants. Bassist Ben Gomez says it was all about making a deal that couldn’t be refused by both parties. “We’d walk into restaurants, order a lot of food for the band and offer to take the used grease off their hands. It was good for them because it costs restaurants to dispose of it. For us, it meant a full tank.” Filling the tank using a batterypowered pump and rubber gloves to protect their skin, the band became so enamored with the RV converted by Portlandbased company Grease Not Gas they’ve decided

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Bakersfield band Velorio’s biofuel tour bus, which they nicknamed Greaselda, runs primarily on recycled kitchen grease.

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to purchase it. With more than $4,000 invested into the greaseguzzling home on wheels, the band hopes to raise another $4,000 through a series of pre-tour shows starting with this Saturday’s big fundraising shindig at Fishlips. “We’re half way there,” said lead vocalist Alvaro Caceres. “Touring is really important for us. The No. 1 thing is to play in front of new people. It’s an opportunity to gain new fans, and being on the road is such a cool thing to experience.” If all goes according to schedule, Nevarez has plans to make the vehicle a home away from home for his band mates, which also include drummer Jason Blakely, keyboardist Eric Powers and gui-

tarist David Duran — the newest addition to the lineup. “We learned a lot from the last tour. Last time we had no curtains, so it was pretty rough. This time, we’ll be adding a mini-fridge, and build in some luxury items like bunk beds and TV station with an Xbox. We’re going to be on the longest tour we’ve been on. I designed the bus to fit five, but now we have to figure out a way to fit six plus a possible extra hand to help us out.” Another way the group has figured out keep their lives in order is by practicing good hygiene. After all, six bodies on a bus equals to a lot of funk — and not just the musical kind. “Baby wipes will save your life and general household things like Febreze. The bus will get dirty real quick. Surrounded by all that grease, things get kind of icky sometimes. Anti-bacterial wipes are a must,” said Nevarez. The tour will run from Aug. 17 to 28, and, with all things considered, they should return with their minds intact, and a lot more stories to share. “Basically, we go into it with the mindset that we’re going to be on

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.

New Jersey-based rockers Thursday play Thursday at Jerry’s Pizza.

the bus with five other people with only about 5 feet between each other. Give each other some alone time and have a positive attitude,” said Nevarez. “Bakersfield’s scene is a lot more unified than what we see in other cities. We’d like to make a statement in the places that we play. Gotta represent your town.” To help with fundraising efforts, Nevarez added that the band is offering their entire musical catalog for $5 at Saturday’s show. Condensed onto one specially produced CD, it’s another way fans can help them get some new wheels. “It’s a total of 14 tracks, all going to the cause.” Also appearing on Saturday will be Bakersfield band Latin Breeze and DJ Xtraordinair. Admission is $5 before 10 p.m. and $10 after 10 p.m. Fishlips is located at 1517 18th St. For more information call 324-2557 or visit veloriomusic.com.

Vans Warped Tour Sunday’s Vans Warped Tour at Seaside Park in Ventura is an annual ritual for most of Bakersfield. Seventeen years of helping put up-and-coming bands on the road and into the minds of kids everywhere, it’s also the first major trip for many a young concertgoer. Watching bands like No Doubt, The Vandals, Ozomatli and Weezer performing within yards of each other is something you had to see to believe. This year’s lineup is

eclectic as always, with bands like Pepper, 3OH!3, and Against Me, rubbing mosh pits with Simple Plan, Less Than Jake, Unwritten Law and tons more. Set times are picked from a hat the morning of each tour stop and posted on a giant inflatable “schedule,” for all to choose from. Pretty rad. Gates open at 11 a.m. Seaside Park is located at 1 Harbor Blvd. in Ventura. Admission is $32 to $40. For more information visit: vanswarpedtour.com.

Matt’s pick Thursday with Colour Revolt and more at Jerry’s Pizza, 1817 Chester Ave., 6 p.m., Thursday, $18, 633-1000. New Jersey sextet Thursday is credited with helping break emo into the mainstream with a sound that encapsulates the genre. Going at it strong since 1997, Thursday became underground heroes in 2001 after signing with post-hardcore band stable, Victory Records. Mixing elements that would further influence numerous other bands, they hit a rough spot in ’08 after going with current punk label, Epitaph. Tapped to headline the ’09 edition of the popular “Taste of Chaos” tour, they were left with half-house crowds. Today, Thursday is back touring the basements of their beginnings looking to build a new underground army of skinny-jeaned moshers. Highly recommended.

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A side order of terror with your meal Restaurant showing ‘Jaws’ with special dinner BY MATT MUNOZ Bakotopia.com editor mmunoz@bakersfield.com

an-eating shark? Try shark-eating man when Valentien restaurant turns the tables on the villain of the granddaddy of all summer blockbusters with the dinner-and-a-movie screening of “Jaws” on Saturday. Call it payback for the terror unleashed on the movie-going public when that dorsal fin, accompanied by the ominous duh-duhduh theme music, made us jump out of our skins that summer of 1975. This time, the hunter becomes the hunted. “Mako or thresher shark, depending on what’s in season,” said co-owner Jeramy Brown of the menu’s star attraction. “We have a company who ships them in overnight fresh from Santa Barbara. We’ll grill it with some kiwi strawberry habanero sauce over the top.” Brown added that while red wine might seem the obvious choice to play off the crimson waters seen in the film, white goes better with shark. “We have a special wine already picked out. It’s a French white wine called Alsace from east of Paris. It’s a dry Riesling — clean and has a little sweetness. It’s going to pair beautifully.” It’s difficult to explain to a generation that expects — even demands — a minimum of 13.4 loud action blockbusters every summer just how fresh and exciting “Jaws” was. You could call it a game changer, but that really isn’t accurate. It created the game. During its initial release in 1975, “Jaws” was the most horrifying thing to come to the movies ever. Sure, the shark — whom the

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filmmakers nicknamed “Bruce” — looked like a clumsy piece of rubber once it surfaced, but it was the suspense that made us squirm. I was 7 years old when I saw “Jaws” at the old Stockdale Six, and looking back I’m embarrassed to admit just how scared I was to even look at water after the experience. I thought there were sharks in the lake, my neighbor’s swimming pool, even in the bathtub. Then there’s that scene where old Ben Gardner’s severed head falls out of his capsized fishing boat. Gimmee a break. I was only a kid. And I’m not alone. “I hated swimming in the ocean after seeing ‘Jaws,’” Brown remembered. “Anything that touched my feet or leg freaked me out. The music alone was enough for me. Up until then we had scary movies about animals that were huge, like giant ants or monsters. This was a simple shark, but even though it was big, it was something tangible and something that could happen.” Pablo Alaniz of Bakersfield, who considers “Jaws” one of his all-time favorite films, recalled a time when the mere mention of the movie caused him nightmares. “I must have been about 4 or 5 my first time seeing it. I swam about every single day, but after I saw that movie I couldn’t go in the water. My father even explained to me how logistically there was no way a shark could fit in my grandma’s pool. He

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Richard Dreyfuss, left, and Robert Shaw battle the shark in “Jaws.”

used factoids from the movie the way Richard Dreyfuss’ character, Matt Hooper, described how big the shark was, and that there was no salt water in the pool. That wasn’t good enough for me. I didn’t swim for a year. Even to this day I think about a shark biting me on the foot.” Alaniz’ fiancée, Lucy Rodriguez, who plans to attend Saturday’s screening, said that paranoia hasn’t been an issue heading to the beach since she and Alaniz have been together, but that she’s prepared to take matters into her own hands if it’s warranted. “Next time we go swimming, I’m putting some floaties on him, hold his hand and pull him wherever he wants to go. I’m kidding.”

Brown encouraged diners to arrive early. “We’ve had great crowds with great people. It becomes a very social event. Come out and have some wine and enjoy it. It’s something different than the same old thing. The restaurant’s popular Cinema Saturday series, which kicked off for the season in March, matches a gourmet meal and wine pairing with the theme of the featured presentation. The movies are shown in the restaurant’s courtyard and begin at dusk. “This is our third year doing this,” Brown said. “It’s been really consistent and getting bigger through word of mouth. You’re going to see a movie outside on a big screen with a great sound system.”

How well do you know ‘Jaws’? Take a bite out of our quiz To keep track of all the “Jaws” fans, you’re going to need a bigger boat. To whet your appetite for Valentien’s screening, here’s some trivia. See answers on Page 31. 1. In the beginning of the movie, a woman goes swimming. She is attacked by a shark and killed. What is her full name? 2. When we first see Quint he is walking into a pub. What is the pub called? Seaside Pub Lobster Lagoon Oysters Cove Whaler’s Tavern 3. Are there waves in the ocean throughout the entire movie when people are swimming? 4. The first time you see Sean Brody on the beach he is singing a song. What is

the name of that song? “Itsy Bitsy Spider” “Do You Know The Muffin Man?” “Hush Little Baby” “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” 5. In the scene where a teenage boy is throwing a stick to his dog, what is the name of the dog? 6. What is the name of the little boy who got killed? 7. How does Quint get the town’s attention when he enters the town meeting? Gives off a piercing whistle Yells for the people to be quiet Rakes his nails on the blackboard Claps his hands five times 8. How much money does Quint want to kill the shark? $100,000

famous fisherman on the island? Ray Gardner Barry Gardner Tad Gardner Ben Gardner 10. After the town meeting, 15. When Hooper is at the there is a scene where you Brody residence, he tells see two men on a dock Ellen that he was leaving the trying to catch the shark for next day to spend 18 $3,000. The men are using a months on a boat. What is piece of meat. What kind of the name of the boat? meat are they using? Nautile Pork Roast Aurora Turkey Jason Roast Beef Sea Wind Holiday Roast 16. When Hooper and Brody go to perform the autopsy 11. Who is the Harbor on the tiger shark, a license Master of the island? plate was pulled out of the 12. What is the name of the fish. What did the license island? plate read? 13. What does the name of North Carolina 852 g 654 the island mean? Louisiana 007 o 981 14. Who was the most Louisiana 753 b 951 $3,000 $1,000 $10,000 9. Finish this quote by Quint, “For that much you get the head, the tail, _______.”

New Jersey 339 e 446 17. After the autopsy of the tiger shark, Hooper and Brody decide to look for the real shark. While on the boat what is Hooper eating? Pretzels Cheese curls Potato chips Onion rings 18. What city in Australia was Hooper supposed to go to? Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Perth 19. When Brody is about to board Quint’s boat, Ellen asks him what she should tell the kids. What does he tell Ellen to tell the kids? “Tell them I went deep sea diving.” “Tell them I went sharking.”

“Tell them I went fishing.” “Tell them I went crabbing.” 20. On the first try, how many barrels is the shark harpooned with? Two One Three Four 21. What song does Quint always sing? 22. On the last try, how many barrels is the shark harpooned with? One Four Six Three 23. How many life jackets did Quint bring out on deck? Three One Zero Two

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or everyone busy making plans this holiday weekend, there’s one more option to throw in the mix: First Friday. Tomorrow marks the first July date for the downtown event in two years. Organizer and Metro Galleries owner Don Martin credits public demand for bringing the event to January and July, which he had skipped in the past due to the proximity to New Year’s Eve and July 4. “Last year many emailed and called saying they really missed First Friday in July, so after two years of being dark in July and January, I decided to make First Friday a 12-month affair.” Martin said holiday plans and the weather — forecasts call for a high of 101 — may mean a smaller turnout but that people should consider a stop downtown. “It will be low-key, but it’s still a great opportunity to show off all the great things happening in downtown Bakersfield.” One of those great things is the art scene, evident in spots throughout the area. “Check out the art! Our community has a growing stable of very talented artists. Whether it be the professional artists at the galleries, the local artists set up on the ArtWalk or the long established artists at the BAA Art Center, there’s great art to see and purchase in downtown Bakersfield.” Works on display Friday include the ongoing show “Chronicles: Transitions Through Time” at Metro Galleries. The gallery’s second all-woman show is a continued collaboration of artists Chris McKee, Claire Putney and Barbara Reid, whose work together began last year through the Artists Creating Community program. Marlene Tatsuno’s works are also part of the exhibit, which can be described as a narrative of experiences and encounters throughout time.

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people from exploring their interest. “In all my years of teaching, I have found interest to be more of an indicator of success than talent.” The exhibit emphasizes color theory, which is Oliver’s background, how one learns to paint and perceive color.

A South American feel Speaking of color, there will be plenty on display at Reiter Gallery. In its second First Friday exhibit, the gallery will display the works of Guatemalan artists Wilian E. Carrillo and Cesar Antonio.

Gallery owner said the reception will have a South American feel to it with the artists’ oil paintings and airbrushing reflecting deep emotion and vibrant colors. Reiter, who moved with his family this year from Los Angeles, said that last month’s opening night was a success with an attendance of about 200. “I was extremely satisfied with opening night. We had a great crowd, from all aspects of life. We had everyone from young teenagers to retired artists. The ambience was very positive and relaxing, with everyone enjoying the extra amenities that we offered. One could tell that the crowd was really feeling the art vibe.” For this Friday, Reiter said he’s made some minor changes to the layout and music to fit the exhibit’s theme. He is also considering raffling off one of the artworks from the show. And although the artists are from South America, Reiter said he’s on the lookout for local artists and is taking submissions to exhibit in future shows. Interested artists can contact him at mitch@reitergallery.com.

‘Walk among the artists’ For a few brave souls, who will truly be suffering for their art in the heat, head out to the ArtWalk along 19th and Eye streets. Artists from Bakersfield Emerging Contemporary Artists and the Bakersfield Art Association and other groups as well as individuals make an impressive display, Martin said. “It’s inspiring to walk among the artists and chat with them about their work. At this point it’s still a very informal process for set up and participation.” With plans in the works for a public art show in August involving chairs and the popular “Latination” exhibit at Metro in September, First Friday will only heat up as the year continues. So head out tomorrow and stay tuned for what’s in store in the local arts scene.

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Scrap this summer swill Relentless pace keeps film anything but thrilling BY MICHAEL PHILLIPS Chicago Tribune

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ransformers: Dark of the Moon,” a work of ineffable soullessness and persistent moral idiocy, concludes with Chicago taking it in the shorts for 50-odd minutes, at the hands of the Decepticons in an alien takeover scored, partially, to an emo-ballad mourning the “cataclysm” of it all. In the original Greek, “cataclysm” means to “wash down,” as in swill. In the third “Transformers” we learn via Ehren Kruger’s screenplay that the NASA space program was a massive cover-up, allowing the crew of Apollo 11, among others, to explore the alien metal ruins on the moon’s hidden dark side. We learn also that Shia LaBeouf’s screaming intensity knows no human limits. He acts like a twisted, hyper-caffeinated rageaholic even when he’s not confronting the enemy robots. He acts this way simply when he’s nervous about his new girlfriend, played by Victoria’s Secret undies model Rosie HuntingtonWhiteley, spending time with her boss (Patrick Dempsey), whose office is played by the lovely and talented Santiago Calatrava-designed Milwaukee Art Museum. The Autobot robots from space, our pals, beat up on the Decepticons pretty hard in the Chicago climax. Rockets and other weapons disfigure various downtown buildings. The Wrigley Building gets off with just a scratch, thank God. Trump Tower, conspicuously a part of the plot, fares suspiciously well, considering the phrase “Trump Tower,” when spoken aloud on-screen, sounds ripe for imminent ruination. Director Michael Bay, master of the known universe when it comes to soul-crushing blockbusters with insidious worldwide appeal, manages a couple of pleasing, borderlinecoherent bits. Notably, there’s a scene — full of queasy visual allusions to the World Trade Center towers and those who didn’t make it — where the nom-

‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ ★1⁄2 Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Patrick Dempsey, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich and Ken Jeong Running time: 153 minutes Rated: PG-13 inal humans played by LaBeouf (whose character’s personal Autobot bodyguard, Bumblebee, should be agitating for better material by now) and company slide down the glass exterior of a toppling office building. Down, down, down they go, like Leonardo and Kate at the end of “Titanic.” The scene keeps going and going, and if Bay had any sense of honest thrill-making, it’d be honestly thrilling. He doesn’t. He’s merely relentless, working on your nerves in a purely clinical way, without the levitating touch of the dung poet you find, for example, in a Roland Emmerich film such as “2012.” The plot has to do with the grand old man of the Autobot race, Sentinel Prime (voiced by Leonard Nimoy), returning to life and adjusting to Earth. A showdown ensues between the Deceps and the Autobots, and the planet Cybertron’s survival hangs in the balance. Certain weaselly human/robot alliances make matters worse. The sacred head of the Lincoln statue in the Lincoln Memorial gets shot off by an especially unsympathetic Decep. Director Bay shoots the scene for maximum volume and minimum drama, his pet combination. Elsewhere a supporting character shares a men’s room stall with LaBeouf’s Sam and minutes later is tossed out the window to his death by a Decep. Bay hasn’t a clue how to set the tone for this chain of events. It’s funny? It’s frightening? It’s both? It’s neither and both? John Malkovich appears as Sam’s tyrannical boss, who throws a fit because someone brings a red coffee

mug onto an office floor decorated entirely in yellow. “It is a visual and therefore a visceral betrayal!” he screams, sounding, cutely, like Michael Bay, if Michael Bay could direct either dialogue or action. I admit to a certain sick fascination with how his brand of cynicism sells. The human element in “Transformers” means little. So does the metallic element. The line between the two grows blurry. Megan Fox, fired after the second “aneurysm-inducing” (LaBeouf’s own description) installment in this franchise, has been replaced by Huntington-Whiteley, whose character is introduced in classic Bay fashion: rump first, ask questions later. Nice! The people expect it, just as Bay and company have conditioned the global “Transformers” audience to expect a fiercely reactionary worldview, rife with homophobia, xenophobia and enough drooling over weaponry to rival “Cars 2,” to name another 3-D movie currently trying to make 3-D something special again. “So majestic and peaceful, this planet,” Sentinel intones in one brief moment of calm, before getting back to the business of pushing toys. “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” exceeds the low expectations set by the previous outing, “Revenge of the Fallen,” if only by a whisker. Both films serve primarily to make the first “Transformers” look like a classic. All three, taken together, which they should never be, appear designed to make your children more addled, volatile — and, most dangerously, to make them less discerning consumers of summertime junk. Bay’s hammering technique works, in a commercial sense. Executive producer Steven Spielberg is the richer for it. But it’s telling to compare any good minute in Spielberg’s “War of the Worlds,” for example, with any of the 153 minutes in “Dark of the Moon.” The former, which isn’t even Spielberg at his best, offers the thrill and the uneasy, complicated spectacle of destruction you get from a first-rate entertainer. Bay’s endless love of nastiness and chrome and aggression offers less. And that’s the only “less” about it.

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A senior salute to Fourth Event includes carnival, veterans choir, fireworks BY JENNIFER SELF Californian lifestyles editor jself@bakersfield.com

here’s no sense putting off until Monday what you can do Friday — especially if it means celebrating the country’s independence with pony rides, snow cones and fireworks. Yes, the festivities have started, and considering the Fourth falls at the end of an extended weekend, this is going to be one looong party. First up on the marathon is a carnival Friday at, of all places, a senior living center. “We do this for family collaboration as well as community collaboration,” said Christine Chisolm, community relations director for Emeritus Senior Living on Westwold Drive near Gosford Road. “We want grandchildren to remember grandparents in a positive way and it kind of creates those memories.” But Chisolm stressed the event isn’t

GO&DO Today Amanda Perez and the Jacka, 7 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $15; $25 VIP. 408-595-6815, 559-991-5940 or 559-736-8697. Concerts by The Fountain, oldies, funk, latin and country with Thee Majestics, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. Read the Classics, for young readers ages 8 to 12, 4 p.m. Thursdays, now through Aug. 11, Barnes & Noble, children’s department, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. Stories from Eastern Hemisphere, 4 to 5 p.m., Beale Memorial Library, Auditorium, 701 Truxtun Ave. Free. 868-0770. Toddler Time, music, stories, nursery rhymes for children through 2 years old, 11 to 11:30 a.m., Southwest Branch Library, 8301 Ming Ave. Free. 664-7716.

Friday Bakersfield Blaze vs. Inland Empire 66’ers, 7:45 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Sam Lynn Ballpark, 4009 Chester Ave. $8-$12.50. bakersfieldblaze.com or 716-HITS. Fantastic Friday Storytime, with Miss Olivia, 10 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. Favorite Fairy Tales from Around the World, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. Free. 868-0750. First Friday Downtown, featuring live music, art openings, specialty shops, galleries and boutiques, artists will set up their artwork, 5 to 9 p.m.,

Independence Day Celebration What: Carnival featuring food, prizes, carnival booths, watermelon-eating contest, dunk tank and fireworks When: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday Where: Emeritus at Bakersfield, 8100 Westwold Drive Admission: Free, but tickets will be sold for the various activities and food is available for sale. Information: 663-8400

just for residents of the complex, but is open to the public and has become a big draw to families from the nearby Laurelglen area. “We were lucky enough to have neighbors get involved and some have volunteered their time, which has been nice.” The event has six carnival booths and many activities, including face painting, sack races, fishing for candy, a prize wheel, pony rides, petting zoo, watermelon-eating contest, bounce houses and more. Tickets are available for sale, and

Downtown Arts District. 634-9598. Night Ghost Tour, called one of the most haunted sites in Kern County, hear about paranormal events and sightings, lantern light tour begins at 9 to 10:30 p.m., Silver City Ghost Town, 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. $12 per person of all ages. 760-379-5146. Pajamarama Storytime, with Miss Olivia, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. Radio Benefit Show, presented by KSVG 89.7 FM Savage Radio, 9:30 p.m., Sandrini, 1918 Eye St. 322-8900. Teen Gaming, Wii Kinect, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Beale Memorial Library, auditorium, 701 Truxtun Ave. Free. 8680750.

Saturday Certified Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, next to Golden State Mall, 3201 F St. Dangerous Boys Club, 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, children’s area, 4001 California Ave. Free. 631-2575. 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. “Jaws” Cinema Saturday, begins at sundown, Valentien Restaurant & Wine Bar, 1310 Truxtun Ave., Suite 160. 8640397. The Dazz Band, 9 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $30. vallitix.com or call 322-5200. Toddler Tales, for ages 3 to 5, hear stories about animals, visit CALM wildlife and make crafts, 11 a.m. to noon, CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell

wrist bands may be purchased. But the real highlight is the senior living center’s veterans choir, which will perform patriotic standards. “They’ve been practicing once a week for months on this,” Chisolm said. “They’re so excited to sing for everyone. “Truly, it’s just recognizing our veterans and what they’ve done for our country. It brings it back to what the Fourth of July is and that our seniors did so much to protect us and now they’re singing for us.” A fireworks show will close out the evening. “It’s been about a 30-minute show,” Chisolm said. “We don’t have a license to carry the huge fireworks. We buy probably about $500 worth of the roadside fireworks and set them off. We usually go until about 7:30, 8-ish, depending on how much fun everyone is having.” One segment of the party she knows will be whooping it up are the residents themselves. “What we find is it brings a sense of purpose back to our seniors’ holidays, versus spending them alone in their home.”

Highway. $5 advance, CALM members; $15 day of; $19 advance nonmembers, $29 day of. 872-2256. Wild West Show, with The Tombstone Law Dawgs old West reenactment gunfighter group, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Silver City Ghost Town, 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. $5.50 adults; $4.50 for children 12 and under, children 5 and under are free. 760-379-5146.

THEATER “Curtains,” 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. 3256100. “Dreamgirls,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th St. $20; $15 students/seniors. 634-0692 or thespotlighttheatre.com. 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. “Star Spangled Patriotic Blast!,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $12 to $23. 5873377. Major League Improv, improvisational comedy show, appropriate for families, 6 p.m. Saturdays, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. Free but donations are accepted. 327-PLAY. Please see PAGE 29

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ART Art Exhibit on Display “High Sierra Mustangs,” by Jenn Williams, through today, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. 327PLAY. Art on Display, “Just Desserts,” through today, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. 869-2320. Art on Display, “Bridging Heaven & Earth: International Healing Art,” through today, Russo’s, 9000 Ming Ave. 665-4686. “Connections,” an exhibition of works by artists participating in the visual arts festival, on display until Aug. 28, The Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed Mondays. 323-7219. 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. Art Classes, stained glass, clay sculpture, oil painting, youth art and silver jewelry, Juliana’s Art Studio & Gallery, 501 18th St. For times and dates call 327-7507. 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 Street. Visit mercybakersfield. org/art or to register, 324-7070. 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, 8371037. 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. Richard Geissel, featured artist for the month of June, Dagny’s Coffee Co., 1600 20th St. 634-0806.

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Members of the cast of “Dreamgirls” rehearse at the Spotlight Theatre. “Dreamgirls,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th St. $20; $15 students/seniors. 634-0692 or thespotlighttheatre.com. 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, 5897463 or 496-5153. Watercolor Painting with Duane Anderson, 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. $120 for six classes; $25 per lesson. 869-2320.

MUSIC Acoustic Kern River Brewing Company, 13415 Sierra Highway, Kernville, 760-376-2337; Slideways with Joan Fraley and Keith Hall, 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Alternative B. Ryder's Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; UFC 132, live entertainment following the fight with multiple bands, 6 p.m. Saturday. $10 includes dinner.

Ballads Crest Bar & Grill, inside Bakersfield RV Resort, 5025 Wible Road, 833-9998; J.T. Butler, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

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; Really Big Midgets, 9 p.m. Friday; Dub Seeds, 9 p.m. Saturday. Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 323-0053; Left Coast Groovies, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday.

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T-Bones Steakhouse, 8020 District Blvd., 398-1300; Elevation 406, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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Comedy 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. 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. Pairs and Spares Dance, theme “Red, White & Blue,” with Red Simpson/Red Rogers, 7:30 p.m. each Friday, Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $5; $7 nonmembers. 399-3575 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. Beginner Belly Dance Lessons, 8 p.m. every Tuesday, Centre Stage Studio, 1710 Chester Ave. 323-5215.

DJ 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, 3879224; with DJ Casey Overstreet, 9 p.m. Fridays. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 8341611; with DJ Chill in the Mixx, 5 p.m. every Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday. Tam O’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista, 324-6774: DJ Frankie Perez in the mixx, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, at Hotel Rosedale, 2400 Camino Del Rio Court, 3270681; with Meg, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Jazz Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Highway, 8344433; Richie Perez, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Padre Hotel, 1702 18th St., 427-4900; Mauro and Rico Velazquez, 7 p.m. Thursday. Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633-WINE; live music & wine bar with featuring local artists, along with

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Gru, voiced by Steve Carell, is shown with two of his minions in a scene from “Despicable Me.” Summer Kids Festival 2011 “Despicable Me” Movie, 9 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Maya Cinemas, 1000 California Ave. $1 all ages; hot dogs/popcorn are $1.25 with purchase of child’s ticket. 636-0434. 24 wines, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; featuring Jazz Connection, along with 24 wines, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday. 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. Padre Hotel, Prairie Fire, Roof Top, 1702 18th St., 427-4900; Jazz & Martinis, 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 8341611; Bakersfield Jazz Workshop, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Wednesday.

Karaoke B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays. Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; Bellvedere Idol Karaoke Contest, prizes for winners, 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., 3458463; 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., 5899300; 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. 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. Please see PAGE 31

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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. Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 3230053; 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays. karaoke. 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. 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. 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.

Latin/Salsa Latin Salsa Dancing, 8 p.m. Thursdays, DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. 323-7111.

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Funk legends The Dazz Band will perform Saturday at The Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. Tickets are $30. For more information, go to vallitix.com or call 322-5200. Tam O’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista, 324-6774: Salsa dancing, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court, 633-1949; various levels, 3 to 9 p.m. every Sunday. $5 per person, per lesson.

Court. 323-7111; 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every Friday.

Trivia night

Camino Real Restaurant, 3500 Truxtun Ave., 852-0493; Mariachi Imperial, 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays.

Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Chuy’s, 2500 New Stine Road, 833-3469; 7 p.m. every Tuesday. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; Trivia Night with Dave Rezac, 10 p.m. Tuesdays.

Oldies

Variety

KC Steakhouse, 2515 F St., 3229910; Jimmy Gaines, Bobby O and Mike Halls, 6:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Golden State Mall, 3201 F St., Dance to Joe Loco, 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Mariachi

Old school Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701 Ming Ave., 832-5011; Al Garcia & the Rhythm Kings, 8 to 11 p.m. every Thursday. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; The People’s Band, 9 p.m. Thursday. Padre Hotel, 1702 18th St., 3280034; Savor featuring Valerie Rubin, 6 p.m. Sunday.

Open Mic Fishlips, 1517 18th St., 324-2557; Bakotopia Unplugged Open-Mic Night, 8 p.m., sign-up sheet begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Rock Jerry’s Pizza, 1817 Chester Ave., 633-1000, Color Revoult, The New Post, 6:30 p.m. Thursday. $18. 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; Sunday Snake Oil, 9 p.m. Friday.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS Monday 7/4 Disney Musical Revue Summer Workshop, featuring songs from “Aladdin,” “Brother Bear,” “Beauty and the Beast” and more; for ages 6 to 16, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m., now through July 20, YMCA of Kern County, 5880 District Blvd., #13. $75 plus $25 deposit. 837-9622. Recreational Swim Team, for ages 5 to 18, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Drive. Open enrollment. 395-4663. Roller Hockey Beginners Clinic, 6 to 6:45 p.m., Rollerama, 1004 34th St. $5. 327-7589. Senior Discovery Days, each Monday for seniors 60 and older receive 50 percent off admission, 10 percent discount in the gift store, CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway. 872-2256.

Tuesday 7/5 Colors of Light Art Class, with artist Phyllis Oliver, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. $100 for four classes or $25 per class. 869-2320. Kids & Critters Day Camp, for ages 8 to 11, obedience training, grooming, shelter care for pets, activities and more, 9 a.m. to 4

p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Bakersfield SPCA, 3000 Gibson St. $150 for week. 323-8353 ext. 2. Oildale Farmers Market, 3 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday now through August, northeast corner of North Chester Avenue and Norris Road, Oildale. 868-3670. Prostate Cancer Forum, 6:30 p.m., Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center, 6501 Truxtun Ave. 862-7145. Sierra Club Conditioning Hikes, three to five miles, 7 p.m., meet at corner of highways 178 and 184. 872-2432 or 873-8107. Toddler Time, for children 18 months to 2 years, with music, nursery rhymes, stories and play, 11 a.m., Beale Library, Arkelian children’s library, 701 Truxtun Ave. 868-0770.

Wednesday 7/6 Film Club, with Cody Meek, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. First Wednesday, history of Tejon Ranch with Barry Zoeller, special events and refreshments, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $4 non members. 323-7219. Roller Derby Youth Camp, for ages 7 to 17, derby clinic, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., session 1:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Skateland, 415 Ming Ave. Preregistration $125 by July 1; regular registration $150; daily rate $30; gear $50. Includes lunch and snack. 831-5567. Summer Kids Festival 2011 “Despicable Me” Movie, 9 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Maya Cinemas, 1000 California Ave. $1 all ages; hot dogs/popcorn are $1.25 with purchase of child’s ticket. 636-0434.

Thursday 7/7 Bakersfield Club of the Deaf Meeting & Potluck, 6 to 9 p.m., East Bakersfield Veterans Hall, 2101 Ridge Road. Email BCODeaf@gmail.com. Bookseller’s Book Group, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, in the cafe, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. Concerts by The Fountain, great blues with The Fat Daddy Blues Band, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. “Curtains,” doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Stars Dinner Theatre, 1931 Chester Ave. $45 to $55; show-only tickets $35; matinee $46 to $50. 325-6100. Read the Classics, for young readers ages 8 to 12, 4 p.m. Thursdays, now through Aug. 11, Barnes & Noble, children’s department, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. Roaming Reptiles, 4 to 5 p.m., Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. Free. 868-0750. Toddler Time, music, stories, nursery rhymes for children through 2 years old, 11 to 11:30 a.m., Southwest Branch Library, 8301 Ming Ave. Free. 664-7716.

‘JAWS’ TRIVIA QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Christine “Chrissie” Watkins. Her full name was mentioned when Hooper and Brody walk into the coroner’s office. 2. Whaler’s Tavern 3. No. This is the one thing that is missing, for the most part since “Jaws” was filmed partly in Martha’s Vineyard. 4. “Do You Know The Muffin Man?” 5. Pippet 6. Alex Kitner 7. Rakes his nails on the blackboard (with a handdrawn shark on it). 8. $10,000. Quint says, “I’ll find him for three, but I’ll catch him and kill him for ten.” 9. “ ... the whole damn thing.” 10. Holiday Roast. One of the men said, “We better catch something because I'm using my wife's holiday roast.” 11. Frank Silva (You can see his name when Brody, Hooper, and Larry Vaughn are on the ferry.) 12. Amity 13. Friendship. Larry Vaughn says this when being interviewed by a reporter. 14. Ben Gardner. When the tiger shark is killed, Brody says, “Did Ben Gardner catch this?” 15. Aurora 16. Louisiana 007 o 981 17. Pretzels. Hooper is clearly eating pretzels and asks Brody if he wants any. 18. Brisbane. Hooper says, “I'm not going to Brisbane when I've got a great white here.” 19. “Tell them I went fishing.” 20. One 21. “Spanish Ladies” 22. Three. The shark is harpooned with two barrels, making the total amount of barrels three. 23. Two. When the boat is starting to sink, and before he is killed, Quint goes into the cabin and retrieves two life jackets. Scoring 0-5: We’re not going to waste our time arguing with a man who’s lining up to be a hot lunch. 6-10: You got no spit. 11-15: Come on, Chief, this isn’t no boy scout picnic. 16-20: You’re the mayor of “shark city.” 21-23: You’re a man-eater of trivia. Source: Funtrivia.com