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The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, August 4, 2011

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Tune’s still sweet for Evans World Records ‘in it all the way’ for nearly 30 years BY MATT MUNOZ Bakotopia.com editor mmunoz@bakersfield.com

edged between Village Grill and Beverly’s Fabrics in Westchester, World Records, the tiny music store with big dreams, prepares for another day of business. Pulling up to the spacious parking lot, the building’s single door is both an invitation and a reminder of the fiercely independent spirit of World Records, which has weathered changes in music sales with an emphasis on customer service and concerts for nearly 30 years. The scent of a mixed incense display and sight of two life-sized cutouts of singers Christina Aguilera and Beyonce, staring down near the ceiling like guardians, greet you upon entering owner Pat Evans’ domain. Moving some of the newly arrived stock of CDs, Evans stops to greet his first customers of the day. “Do you have any Diana Krall?” the customer asked Evans before reminiscing about hanging out as a young skateboarder at the store’s original location off Oswell in east Bakersfield back in the ’80s. Smiling back in appreciation and offering up some information about the store’s upcoming B-Town Blues Fest, it’s an encouraging sign. “This is where it all goes down,” said Evans, pointing down to the store’s glass counter. “If you believe in something you have to stay with it, and we’re in it all the way.” The store, now in its fourth location, has come a long way since opening its doors on June 12, 1982, a date Evans can recall as if it was yesterday. Working as a financial analyst for Shell Oil at the time, the North High graduate was also fresh out of Santa Clara University, where he also worked as a DJ at the campus radio station. Hanging out one night at The Tam O’Shanter restaurant with longtime friend Scott Schwebel taking in some of the evening’s entertainment, Evans said the two had a premonition. “That night he said, ‘We’re opening a record store.’ Scott was the guy with the crazy idea. I ended up quitting my job at Shell, much to the dismay of my dad.” With no previous retail business

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World Records owner Pat Evans is ready for business at his new location at 2815 F St. in Bakersfield. The larger building is being tailored to host live music events as well.

World Records 2815 F St. 831-3100 or shopworldrecords.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday

experience, the two found their first storefront in a shopping center off Oswell and Auburn on the east side and soon headed into the competitive world of independent record stores. It became a regular hangout for area college and high school students who didn’t have the car or bus fare to make it to the Valley Plaza to pick up their favorite tunes. “I can remember when we found the Oswell venue, people were trying to talk us out of it,” recalled Evans. “We must have spent the first few months in the back drinking beer.” But as time progressed, the idea caught on and after some research visiting major chains of the period like Licorice Pizza, Wherehouse and more, Evans knew what would

elevate World Records above the rest. “The first thing I noticed was that no one said, ‘Hi,’ when I walked in, and the stores were always dirty.” Expanding his work force beyond just a duo, World Records’ bumpy introduction its inaugural year would be the first in a series of learning experiences. “Our qualification for having the store was that we like music,” said Evans. In subsequent years, World Records became known just as much for its in-store events as for its valued customer service. Moving to Stockdale and Coffee, concerts were often held outside in celebration of a new major release, such as when Bakersfield nu-metal band Korn released its fourth album, “Issues,” in ’99. It was also the year that online music swapping site Napster was about to revolutionize the way people had access to music and ultimately lead to the demise of the chain music store. Through the decade, Evans kept himself afloat adding

music promoter to his list of suboccupations, holding outdoor concerts with music legends Dick Dale, Bo Diddley and The Monkees, among many others. A fan of the blues, he also started a regular blues concert series featuring big name artists like Joe Bonamassa, dubbing it “The No Stinkin’ Service Charge Blues Series,” in protest of the ticket surcharges added by ticket brokers. But even World Records couldn’t avoid feeling the financial squeeze brought on by the popularity of MP3s and vanishing CDs, and off it was to downtown where he and longtime employees Bruce Jones and Chris O’Brien moved again and stayed for three years before finally relocating to Westchester in April. Evans has always been resilient about continuing business without bringing too much attention upon himself, which was evident when he vacated his G Street location without much prior notice. Reserved about discussing too much in-depth business, the one thing he is happy to share are

some of his plans for the future of World Records, which turns 30 next year. “Life happens when you’re busy making plans. It’s been time to close a record store for some time. You’ve gotta find a reason to hold on. ” Among those reasons is the brick-by-brick community sponsorship drive to help with furthering Evans’ vision for having live shows in the building’s back showroom, which will also double as a music education center for traveling exhibits. There’s also the successful B-Town Blues Fest, which returns for a seventh year at the CSUB Amphitheater on Sept. 17. But mostly, it’s all about continuing the tradition he and his buddy started years ago. Stop in anytime, and you’re guaranteed to find the latest new and classic releases on CD and reissued vinyl. And just in case it’s not in stock, Evans says he’ll be sure to find it for you. “We’ve built so many relationships over the years, and the customer experience never gets old.”

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Not your mama’s trivia game Sandrini’s crowd keeps it boisterous Our exploration of local trivia nights continues, and this time it takes us to another popular downtown bar and restaurant: Sandrini’s. hen you think “trivia,” what’s the first image that comes to mind? A box of well-worn Trivial Pursuit cards with questions better suited to that of an earlier generation? Or maybe a stiff-necked Alex Trebek reading off questions to three well-behaved, nearly-robotic (or, in Watson’s case, fully robotic) “Jeopardy!” contestants? If either of these scenarios are even remotely close to being your final answer, then you should know that Sandrini’s trivia is none of these things. It’s loud, boisterous, topical and anything but well behaved. Hosted by creator Dave Rezac, Sandrini’s trivia night gets started at 10 p.m. every Tuesday, after the kitchen has closed and the red tablecloths have been pulled from the basement bar’s tables. The basic setup is fairly standard: For an $8 buy-in (which goes toward the top prizes), teams of up to four members compete for two rounds of general trivia. Questions can run the gamut from astrophysics to “The Princess Bride,” and each round ends with either a “list question” (like naming the kids in “The Sandlot”) or listing everything Right Said Fred was “too sexy” for, or a six-letter anagram. True, general trivia can be tough, but you can compensate for your gaps in knowledge by purchasing a drink from the bar and receiving a ticket you can use in lieu of an answer. At a trivia contest where first place is frequently decided by a single point, or a cutthroat round of rock-paper-scissors, this is one of the very few areas in life where drinking can actually provide you with a tactical advantage. And finally, there are the

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Dave Rezac asks the questions during the weekly Sandrini's trivia night game held every Tuesday at 10 p.m.

prizes. The winning team leaves with a nice chunk of cash, which varies depending on the number of competitors; the runners up have the option of choosing between a lesser cash prize or a round of drinks; and third place is left with whatever the secondplace team passes up. Also, in a bit of a twist, even the losers get to feel like winners. The last-place team receives an assortment of sometimes bizarre, sometimes practical, but always entertaining dollar-store prizes handpicked by Rezac himself. But the true value of this trivia lies in its dedicated band of regulars. Most of the players are a set group of familiar faces you can find hunched over tables and scribbling on cocktail napkins virtually every week. And though I cringe to invoke too many memories of the “Cheers” theme, it really is nice to have a reliable hangout where you can count on seeing more than a few familiar faces to

Sandrini's Trivia Night When: 10 p.m. Tuesdays Where: Sandrini's Restaurant and Bar, 1918 Eye St. Cost: $8 per team, up to four members Information: 322-8900 or twitter.com/sandrinistrivia (follow sandrinistrivia on Twitter for two free answers each week)

socialize with every week. Even for Rezac, who spends the majority of the night quizzing the crowd and enduring some good-natured abuse from behind his microphone, trivia night has yielded many friendships. “The best thing for me about hosting is getting to see a lot of people I’ve made into friends every week. When I go to trivia, I go in there knowing I’m gonna see a bunch of my friends. That’s one of the things I tell people: If

you start coming, you’re going to make more and more friends. You’ll have your set of trivia friends, and you’re going to get very familiar with most of the people there.” While there is good deal of camaraderie and friendship at this late-night Tuesday tradition, make no mistake: This is a competitive crowd, and most of the people there are playing to win. Use of cellphones — even having one out at your table — is strictly prohibited, as is having more people nearby beyond your team’s limit of four players. Violations result in point deductions from your final score, as well as many raucous cries of “shenanigans” — the host’s chosen phrase for others to use when finking out rule-breaking teams. Some people may not exactly appreciate having “shenanigans” screamed at them when caught in an act of wrongdoing (or being tattled on, for that matter), but this good-natured

jeering and crowd interaction is all in fun. There are few places you can go where you’re encouraged to stand up and cheer for your hand-crafted team name (the wittier the better — there’s a prize for best team name, too), or heckle the host (just prepare to be heckled back). It may seem a bit strange at first, but all of this scrapping and yelling and flinging of insults is part of the appeal of this particular trivia contest. But be forewarned, crass humor and foul language is common, so if you’re offended by any of those bleep-worthy words out there, you may want to steer clear. But, if you can appreciate some low-brow humor and you’re in the mood for some drinks, friends, and a chance to turn all of those random factoids kicking around in your brain into a bit of cash, Sandrini’s trivia is your answer for a good time.

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ver the past few decades, California has seen the creation of numerous events celebrating our love of fresh foods and fine wines. But none of these many festivals can provide an experience that is “uniquely Tehachapi” as the Tehachapi Food and Wine Festival, happening Saturday. The festival, which began as a modest wine tasting event in 2007, has now expanded into a full day’s worth of events showcasing the very best of what Tehachapi farmers, winemakers artists and local businesses have to offer. Hoping to attract both wine-lovers and “foodies” from the rest of Kern County and beyond, event creator and manager Anthony McDemas proposed the idea of holding a wine festival four years ago, to celebrate Tehachapi’s first local winery, in addition to the unique local restaurants. The idea quickly garnered the support of city officials and the rest of the community, and has been growing ever since. “I moved here in 2004, and I saw the writing on the wall for where we were heading, as a kind of agri-tourism destination,” said McDemas. “When we first started, we were a tiny little event, with one winery and eight restaurants. Now, we sell out every year. That first year, we were hoping we’d get 250 people, and we closed the gates at 300. Last year we targeted 1,000 people, and closed the gates at 1,200.” The number of attendees isn’t the only thing that’s grown, either. Those eight original restaurants have increased to nearly 30 local, independently owned eateries (including a couple from Bakersfield). As for the wineries, there are now two located in Tehachapi — Souza Family Vineyard

touch of whimsy. “That’s the festival,” McDemas said. “Bigger and better than ever.” Another feature set to debut this year is the Farm to Fork live cooking demonstration. Two top chefs from Los Angeles, Rich Mead and Yannick Marchand will each use a box of local produce to create a unique and delectable dish. “The whole idea to connect the dots from where the food comes from. There’s real people growing your food, and up here it’s unique in that it’s such a high elevation. The seed in Tehachapi endures a lot more stress, so it develops richer flavors, colors and textures. Foodies and chefs love that.” Costs are kept lower than many other food and wine festivals (tickets are $40 per person), so anyone can come and explore Tehachapi while enjoying some of the finest food and entertainment our friendly neighbors have to offer. “This is quintessential Tehachapi. This festival couldn’t be anywhere else. I want people who come here to feel that they’ve been transported to someplace truly different,” said McDemas. “We just want to create a magical evening where everybody can enjoy themselves, and feel welcomed not just by the festival, but by the entire community.”

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rammy-nominated Mexican star Cristian Castro continues his lengthy “Viva El Príncipe” tour with an appearance at the Fox Theater Sunday night. The son of renowned actress and singer Veronica Castro and comedian Manuel “El Loco” Valdes, Castro started his career as a teen appearing on popular telenovela soaps throughout Latin America, before becoming a popular singer and sex symbol in the ’90s. Releasing 13 best-selling albums since his debut, “Agua Nueva,” he has majorly revamped his image many times. No longer a teen idol, he’s now a suave crooner switching from traditional mariachi music to romantic

Cristian Castro When: 7 p.m. Sunday Where: Fox Theater, 2001 H St. Admission: $35 to $75 Information: 324-1369 or vallitix.com

ballads, in the manner of fellow Mexican star Luis Miguel, who joins him as one of the country’s best-selling acts. His current album, “Viva El Príncipe,” spent seven weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart and has remained among the top 10 most-sold albums on the chart since its release last year December. The album features Castro’s rendition of songs popularized by Mexican icon

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Grammy-nominated Mexican singer Cristian Castro will perform at the Fox Theater on Sunday night.

José José, who performed alongside Castro during this year’s Billboard Latin Music Awards.

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How low can they go? Lowrider Nationals aims for family fun BY MIRANDA WHITWORTH Contributing writer

ly cars and family fun await as custom car builders head to Bakersfield to show off their skills at the 14th annual Lowrider Nationals Sunday at the Kern County Fairgrounds. This year, the annual celebration of urban car culture embraces the family tradition of taking cars to the next unbelievable level, according to event producer Rick Munoz. “There’s three generations when it comes to car building. You have grandfathers, fathers and sons all working together, and it’s really about family when you think about it.” Munoz, who has produced the Lowrider Nationals event for five years, has watched the custom scene evolve to what it is today. The younger generation that has learned the custom art from their families has now branched off in wild new directions all their own. “This event used to mainly feature lowrider cars, Chevys from the ’60s. But now with movies like ‘The Fast and the Furious’ and the cars in the hip-hop world you are seeing these younger guys bring in the imports

14th annual Lowrider Nationals When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Where: Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 P St. Admission: $17 in advance (at lowridernationals.com); $20 at the gate or $15 with donation of canned food item between 11 a.m. and noon; free for children 6 and under Information: lowridernationals.com or 818810-9072

like Hondas or SUV-style cars.” While the event has grown to include 350 categories for competition with cars ranging in age from the 1930s to the 2000s and in makes from across the globe, there is still a common theme that Munoz said is undeniable: lowered frames. “When you see all of the cars side by side, whether they are Euros, imports or dubs, they are all lowered; even if they aren’t in the Lowrider class they are all lowered to the ground. Lowriders aren’t just a category, they are the foundation.” With the event touted as a family affair, this year’s Lowrider Nationals is being billed as the most familyfriendly edition yet. Ticket prices have been lowered to make room in

tight family budgets, with general admission dropping to $20 (from $25 last year) and free for children 6 and under. Those interested in attending also have the opportunity for a further admission discount during the event’s first hour, Munoz said. “We wanted to help support the community that helps support us. So people can bring donations of canned food for a $5 discount. All the donations stay here locally and you are getting in for $15,” said Munoz. In addition to the cars, vendors will be on site with merchandise ranging from clothing to auto accessories. A lineup of entertainment has been arranged as well featuring rappers WC, Mann, Amanda Perez and a few local acts sprinkled throughout. Keeping with the family feel, the event will feature a Fun Zone for kids and adults with a water slide, bounce houses for the little ones and even large bounce houses for adventurous adults who would like to get in on the action. “The discounted tickets, the food drive, the Fun Zone — it’s all about family and making it affordable for the whole family to have fun. This has always been a family-oriented event, but this year we are really making it happen.”

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Call for local drummers to hit the skins BY MATT MUNOZ Bakotopia.com editor mmunoz@bakersfield.com

alling all local beat masters: Signups have begun for the 23rd annual Guitar Center’s DrumOff competition. Bakersfield drummers can sign up at Guitar Center’s Ming Avenue store for the chance to participate for a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes and the coveted title of being called Guitar Center’s Drum-Off Champion. Local competitions will be held at each of the 220 Guitar Center locations nationwide, with store preliminaries at 6 p.m. Sept.13, 20 and 27. Store finals will be held Oct. 4. All store, district and regional finalists will win significant prize packages, including instruments, drum equipment and accessories and gift cards. The grand prize package, valued at nearly $50,000, includes $25,000 cash, a custom drum kit, product endorsement deal, a feature in Modern Drummer Magazine and more. “It’s super exciting to finally give drummers the spotlight,” said Bakersfield Guitar Center sales associate and drummer Cameron Poehner. “So many drummers come in and just kill it.” For each preliminary competition, each contestant will be required to give

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Cory Perry was the winner of the 2010 Guitar Center Drum-Off competition and went to the regionals.

a performance on a five-piece drum kit, with the option of using the Roland SPD-30 percussion pad, and will be judged on originality, technique, style, stage presence and groove. Ten contestants will compete during each preliminary round. One winner from each of those rounds will move to the store finals along with two other finalists. The winner of the store finals will move up to district competitions (taking place at 25 different Guitar Center locations on Oct. 25), followed by regional finals (taking place at five dif-

ferent Guitar Center locations on Nov. 15), and culminate in Guitar Center’s Drum-Off finals competition slated for Jan. 7 in Los Angeles. There, the five finalists will open up for A-level artists and perform in front of a live audience and panel of celebrity judges. “Don’t be afraid and sign up early, because it’s going to be a blast,” added Poehner. Last year Bakersfield drummer Cory Perry qualified for the competition’s Rancho Cucamonga district finals but was eliminated during that round. Guitar Center’s Drum-Off is known for helping jump-start the careers of a number of professional drummers over its 23-year history, including those of Tony Royster Jr., whose resume includes tours with Prince, Beyoncé and Jay-Z. In years past, a number of the world’s best and most renowned drummers have participated in and supported the competition as clinicians, including Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers; Guns ‘N Roses’ Matt Sorum; Questlove of The Roots and “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”; and more. For more information, call Guitar Center on Ming Avenue at 396-3838, or visit guitarcenter.com.

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Eye Street Camille Gavin CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

Spotlight brings out ‘Scoundrels’ Artist’s silk paintings on display at BAA

potlight Theatre kicks off its new season Friday with “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” a musical that revolves around a tricky confidence game played out on the French Riviera. “American Idol” finalist Amy Adams is featured in a starring role as a soap opera star who makes a surprising switch in the final act. Or, as director Alex Neal puts it, “Amy, as Christine Colgate, pulls off the biggest con of them all.” Patrick Plugge portrays a debonair and skillful con man, a role played by Michael Caine in the 1988 film version. Matt Swatzell portrays Freddie — Steve Martin had the movie role — a goofy character who’s less than successful in the art of the con. Neal said there’s plenty of dancing in the show, with choreography by Marvin Ramey. The director designed the costumes which he said are “kind of a play on the ’70s and ’80s.” Performances continue through Aug. 27. Incidentally, Spotlight will start its shows an hour earlier than it has in previous seasons. Curtain time is now 7 p.m.

BAA reception Initially, Kathy Schilling felt the process of painting on silk was too much to tackle. “When I first heard about silk painting I told myself I would never do it,” she says now. “It seemed to be so much work, from the drawing of the picture, painting with the dyes, the uncertainty of the flow, to the final step of steaming the piece.” But she kept trying and now it’s her favorite medium. She’s created a collection of paintings and scarves that will be unveiled at a reception Friday evening at the Bakersfield Art Association’s Art Center in downtown Bakersfield. “I love the colors and the freedom the silk allows,” the artist said. “I find that if I use a watercolor style on the silk fabric, the silk shows

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Karin Harmon, playing Muriel Eubanks, and Bryce Rankins, as Andre, practice a dance scene of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.”

GO & DO ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th St. Admission: $25; $22, students and seniors Information: 634-0692

‘My Fascination with Silk’ When: Opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday Where: BAA Art Center, 1817 Eye St. Admission: Free Information: 869-2320

‘Faces of War’ When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Wednesday Where: Community Trust Credit Union, 2100 H St. Admission: Free Information: 395-3032

First Friday art exhibits When: Opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday Where: CrossRoads Gallery, 101 E. Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi Admission: Free Information: 822-5242

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Schilling creates, but not her paintings. Because silk is such a delicate fabric I asked how she manages to create a smooth, sturdy surface suitable for painting a picture. “The weight of the silk is the heaviest I can find when I paint a picture, and I try to buy that in a bolt of material,” she said. To prepare it for painting she either wraps the fabric around a canvas block or mounts it on stretchers made of wood. “When I use the stretcher boards I can do any size I want,” she said. “That gives me more freedom in the final look, and sometimes it’s more fun.” For scarves she uses crepe de chine — a French term meaning “China crepe” — which is a very lightweight silk with a distinctive texture. This kind of fabric is more expensive, but Schilling likes it because of the way the dyes flow onto it. “There are several types of dye,” she said. “Some are really ‘loose’ and take longer to set, some does not set until you ‘steam’ it, and some sets really quickly and does not give you much time to blend.” Schilling, who just finished a four-year term as president of the BAA, was instrumental in the association’s move from the East Hills Mall to downtown Bakersfield. She also has taught art in her own studio for about 15 years. Recently she rented space on the second floor of the Art Center to present a rotating display of artwork done by her students, who range in age from 5 to 85. Meanwhile, she remains active in the BAA serving as head of the fundraising and scholarship committees and also acts as a grant writer. Her exhibit at the Art Center will

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One of Kathy Schilling’s works that will be on display.

continue through Aug. 31.

South High artwork exhibit A dramatic exhibit of pop art now on display at the Community Trust Credit Union is the result of South High School art teacher Hank Washington’s request that his advanced art students paint their impressions of war. The result is “The Faces of War,” consisting of eight 18-by-24-inch framed canvases. Pop art, notable for its vivid colors and pseudo-comic book style, is a movement that began in the 1950s and ’60s in Britain and was popularized in the United States by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and others. Washington’s students worked from photographs and have done a masterful job of capturing the expressions of their subjects. For example, Gabriella Delgadillo captured a tender scene of a soldier and a wide-eyed child; Anthony Hernandez painted a striking image of a soldier executing a firm salute; Marquisha Springer’s canvas is a closeup view of a helmeted soldier pinching the bridge of his nose as if he were trying to block out a twinge of pain; and Leonard Villanueva contrasted the harsh streaks of black and red paint on a soldier’s face with

the yellow and green leaves that flutter from the top of his helmet. Other students who have equally fine work in the exhibit include Erikka Lechaman, Abigail Arredondo, Catherine Ogas and Tranquilin Chavez. The canvases hang on the east wall of the credit union and can be seen during usual business hours through Aug. 31. Washington said starting in September he will display artwork done by advanced art students who attend other high schools in the area.

Art in Tehachapi Nancy Waldron and Tina Dilley will be featured at a reception Friday at CrossRoads Gallery in Tehachapi. Each artist has distinctive style and both are members of the gallery, which is operated by a group of artists as a cooperative venture. Waldron has created a series of watercolors, each depicting stylish and vividly colored shoes. Dilley’s exhibit consists mainly of portraits of animals and humans in a style that CrossRoads manager Mel White describes as “a shimmering mosaic of paint.” Both artists are expected to be at the opening to talk about their work.

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n the nearly 20 years Sandra and George Larson have been members of Friendship Force of Kern County they have enjoyed numerous exchange visits with families in other countries and learning about their customs. One of the more unusual of these customs turned out to be a marriage ceremony that took place in 2002 in Bundaberg, Australia. “Our host was a wedding celebrant, kind of like a justice of the peace that we have here,” Sandra explained. “We traveled for miles and miles way out in the Outback for a wedding (he performed) under a eucalyptus tree. It was a real highlight of our trip.” This week, however, she’s devoting much of her time to finishing up details for home stays and outings for a new program called a grandparent/grandchild exchange. Several multi-generation groups — some from Germany, some from Japan — will arrive here on Monday for a one week visit. Meanwhile, many of the participants have been exchanging photos and messages via a Facebook page called GGEE, which stands for Grandparent/Grandchild Eco Exchange. One of them is Boya Marshall, a German Friendship Force member Larson met on a previous visit. Members of each visiting group will be guests in the homes of local hosts who are also grandparents. This, however, doesn’t mean all members of one family will be housed together. Some of the visitors have requested that their families be split up. For example, a grandmother from Germany wants her grandson to stay in a different home than she does. “She wants him to learn English,” Larson explained. “And she thinks if he stays where she does, he’ll be talking German all the time.” In addition, three members of the Abe family from Japan also will be split up due to travel arrangements. Bakersfield residents Ben and Patricia Goossen are hosting the father, mother and their 17-month-old daughter, while their other daughter, who is 11, and her grandmother will be staying with Helen Rummelsburg. “This is an ‘eco’ exchange, which means we will get up close with a bit of nature during their visit,” Larson said, explaining that the entire group will engage in some of the activities while others will be more intimate ones arranged by the individual host families. Plans include day trips to a western museum in Kernville, then on to the Trail of the 100 Giants in Sequoia National Forest as well as kayaking at Morro Bay. Visits to CALM and a shop-

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Sandra Larson’s grandchildren form a ring around a giant tree in Sequoia National Forest near California Hot Springs. The Trail of the 100 Giants is one of the day trips Sandra and other members of Friendship Force have planned for a visiting delegation of grandparents.

Boya Marshall of Germany, wearing a traditional German costume, stands with Sandra Larson, member of Friendship Force of Kern County.

ping trip to El Mercado are also on the agenda. A chief goal of the organization is to avoid being “touristy” and to allow hosts and visitors to get to know one another on an informal basis. “When they get here the first thing we’ll do is have a relaxed evening with them at our home,” said Larson. “We’ll just talk and get acquainted.” The Larsons have acted as hosts to exchange visitors about 20 times over the years and visited about a dozen countries. George is a retired Shafter High School history teacher; Sandra worked for the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. At the time they joined, both were still working. “Now that we’re both retired we can do more outbound (exchanges),”she said. “When we were working we mostly acted as hosts because that was easier for us to do.” Another goal of Friendship Force is

to stay in touch with their hosts after the initial visit. In keeping with that idea, Sandra is looking forward to a visit from Yoshiko Koizumi. They first met in 2008 in Sapporo, Japan, where Koizumi was her host. Just like the visitors who will be in Bakersfield next week, the two women already had met via the Internet. “I can't tell you what a pleasure it was to meet Yoshiko after all the emails and find out she was exactly who she seemed to be in her correspondence — open, friendly, humorous and just lots of fun to be with,” Sandra says now. “She taught me so much about Japanese way of life. I can’t wait to introduce her to friends and family here.” Friendship Force is an international nonprofit group with no political or religious affiliation, Larson said. It has more than 300 clubs in more than 50 countries. Steve McCalley is the current president of the local club, which has about 60 members and meets monthly. Annual dues are $65 per family, $40 for an individual membership. Day hosts are needed for an upcoming exchange visit with a Friendship Force club from England, scheduled for Sept. 23 to 30. Sign-ups are being taken for an outbound visit to Thailand, from Nov. 15 to 22. For more information, visit the local club’s website, www.ffkern.org or call 331-7639.

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t’s always a good sign when local businesses decide to evolve rather than dissolve. Southwest Bakersfield music and watering hole B Ryder’s is currently putting the finishing touches on a brand-new stage. If you’re familiar with the venue’s regular staging and bar layout, you already know there aren’t many spots in the place to have the optimum concert experience. Mike Keehl, bartender and inhouse promoter, said the time felt right after celebrating the venue’s second anniversary at its present location — 7401 White Lane — on June 5. “It’s something we had looked at doing for about the past six months or so. Bakersfield needed a place in the southwest for local music to flourish, both big enough to have local acts, or bigger traveling acts. We never actually meant to have live music when we first opened, it just kind of happened.” Over the past few years, B Ryder’s has featured an eclectic list of punk, rockabilly, reggae and pop acts like Reverend Horton Heat, Ryan Bingham, Unwritten Law, HR of Bad Brains, The Dirty Heads and Cage The Elephant. Longtime Bakersfield promoter Tim Gardea, who has been instrumental in helping book regular acts at B Ryder’s, said he appreciates the remodeling being done. After all, booking shows has been his bread and butter for the past 24 years. “Anything to embrace the live music here in Bak-

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Pop punk band Bowling For Soup will perform an all-ages show on the new stage at B Ryder’s on Saturday.

ersfield is a good thing — building a stage, putting up lights, and making a venue more showfriendly is great. I’m deeply appreciative to them for doing it. It’s been a good relationship so far. I think that every act that comes through Bakersfield has a perfect place to play, and B Ryder’s has a little niche over there, because not every act will work at just any venue.” While there’s still some work and cleanup to be done, Keehl is excited to debut the new stage Saturday when they host pop punk jokesters Bowling For Soup. Touring in support of their 11th studio album, “Fishin’ For Woos,” one has to wonder if B Ryder’s new stage will hold up the band’s husky lead guitarist, Chris Burney. We’ll just have to wait and see. “The new stage is 20 feet by 12 feet, and three feet high, so no matter where you are standing or sitting, you’re going to be able to have a great view of the show. It’s giving this side of town something we’ve never had. There’s definitely not enough venues in town, and we wanted to turn an OK venue into a fantastic venue.” Also appearing Saturday will be

SoCal power punk trio The Dollyrots and Bakersfield’s Crowbar Massage, featuring members of The Wichitas and Johnny Retched & the Fabulous Martini Brothers. No, your eyes do not deceive you. Admission for this all ages show is $10. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a complimentary viewing of UFC 133 live on the big screens before the show. For more information, call 397-7304 or visit timgardeapresents.com.

Laughs keep coming I’ve been bragging about new local comedian Heather Anhalt online for sometime now. After making her debut at Bakotopia Unplugged Open Mic Night at Fishlips on July 13, she’s continued a streak of wildly inventive 10minute assaults on unsuspecting audiences every week. With material on topics about her marriage and sex life as well as her husband’s military deployment, Anhalt’s routine isn’t for sensitive ears. But that’s exactly what makes her so popular with the crowds who show up every week to see what she’ll surprise them with next. Bakersfield comedian Joe

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.

Heather Anhalt has made quite an impact with her comedic talents since her debut at Bakotopia Unplugged Open Mic on July 13.

Alaniz, who caught Anhalt for the first time two weeks ago when she was a last-minute booking on one of his shows, said he was impressed with what he saw, especially being the city’s only female stand-up comic. “It’s unique because she’s female and because of her delivery and material. Everything is privy to her. You may have seen something similar, but it’s all hers and something personal, which is always the best form of comedy. A lot of people usually struggle with that early on, but she’s starting out on the right foot. Heather has a lot of potential for someone that’s only been onstage a few times. It’s definitely refreshing.” The 26-year-old Anhalt said she appreciates being embraced so far. “It had always been in the back of my head to try the open mic, but it was pure peer pressure. I got drunk and then I did it. My whole life, everyone has always asked me if I was acting or doing stand-up when they talked to me. No, this is me.” So what does her husband think? “He wasn’t happy at first, but I did it anyway and then finally I had him listen to the audio, and he was cracking up.” If you’d like to hear a sample of

Anhalt’s routines, I posted some audio clips at the Bakotopia Unplugged Facebook page for your listening pleasure and possible displeasure. If you like what you hear, you can catch her Wednesday night at Fishlips during open mic. “Growing up, I used to tell my mom random things you shouldn’t tell your mom. It’s not a familyfriendly show, so don’t bring the kids, unless they’re doing the same thing I was doing at their age,” Anhalt laughed.

Matt’s pick El Gran Silencio, Likhy2 and Velorio at New Movida, 212 E. 21st St., 6 p.m. today. $20. Fresh from their open slot at last Saturday’s LA Rising mega show with Rage Against The Machine and Muse, Monterrey, Mexico’s El Gran Silencio is one of the best live bands currently on the summer circuit. Combining traditional Latin cumbia with hip-hop and wrapping it in reggae ska punk energy, I dare you to try to resist the accordion- and guitar-layered madness. I’ve been fortunate to catch them live during some rare appearances in Hollywood, but nothing compares to their scenestealing set at the 2009 Coachella festival, when they drew half the day’s crowd to their noontime opening slot. After you read this, search YouTube for the song “Chuntaro Style,” then get your dancing shoes ready to burn. No Spanish lesson needed either — their revolution rock is in a universal dialect. Highly recommended.

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This chair by Reema Hammad will be on display at Metro Galleries on Friday previewing an exhibit that will run in the fall.

Foundry’s new gallery set for First Friday BY STEFANI DIAS Californian assistant lifestyles editor sdias@bakersfield.com

rt and artists are at the heart of First Fridays downtown, so it’s only natural that the event is fueled by creative energy and spontaneity. This Friday’s event is no exception, with a returning gallery and an art project’s last-minute postponement. The Foundry, a consortium of local artists, is opening its doors Friday at a new location, 1602 20th St., next to Dagny’s Coffee Co. The group formerly operated a gallery out of JP Jennings Custom Picture Framing on Chester Avenue, holding its last exhibit there, “Sweet Sixteen,” in May. Situated closer to the unofficial arts epicenter on 19th Street — home to Metro Galleries and the ArtWalk — the new location has sparked a lot of excitement, said Foundry co-founder Christina Sweet. “Once we noticed the location was open we jumped on it. Being next door to Dagny’s is wonderful! Not only for the great beverages but the crowd and foot traffic is ideal. We are certain our new location will have better attendance during First Friday.” The gallery is displaying a work from each of the group’s 21 members, including Jen Raven, whose first solo exhibit was presented at the group’s former gallery in January. Members will also display other wares both inside and outside the gallery. Art lovers can give back via the Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault, which will be collecting items for its shelter program with a dropbox at the gallery. Food, toiletries, children’s products and toys, cleaning products and other household supplies are needed. Accompanying the art exhibit is a poetry reading by Donnel Lester at 7 p.m., as well as live acoustic music. Sweet also said there is a rumor that belly dancers may perform around 8. “You should stop by to see our progress and the many various works of our artists.” The gallery is still under minor construction, so hours will vary after Friday until the remodel is complete. Exhibits are booked

First Friday The Foundry: Works by club members, 7 p.m. poetry reading by Donnel Lester, 1602 20th St. 340-4771. Metro Galleries: Preview of chairs exhibit, ongoing “Chronicles: Transitions Through Time” and works by Karine Swenson, 1604 19th St. 6349598. Bakersfield Art Association Art Center: Reception for Kathy Schilling, 6 to 9 p.m., Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. Free. 869-2320. Reiter Gallery Art Parlor: photography by Jerome Lazarus R., Simon Cardoza and Mitch Reiter, Reiter Gallery, 1914 Chester Ave. 862-0059.

through next July, including a husbandand-wife show (Michael and Susan Roussel) in September and a holiday-themed show in October featuring Alan Willis, Susan Roussel and Jason Stewart. Other shows are booked through next July. Along with exhibits, Sweet said the gallery will host artist workshops and an illustration class with Samantha Burton.

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or as long as I can remember, my grandmother always kept a bright red and yellow plastic hummingbird feeder dangling from her back porch. I also remember spending many summer afternoons as a little girl at her home, waiting for the thrill that came with sighting a tiny glittering hummingbird visiting that feeder as I sat watching with her from the kitchen table. If you or anyone else you know shares a similar love and fascination with these fast-moving little birds, or you’re just looking for an excuse to get out and explore the beauty of the Kern River Valley, you’re in luck. On Saturday, the Kern River Preserve is holding its 13th annual Hummingbird Celebration. Every summer, Kern County becomes a crossroads for six species of hummingbirds, as many of them pass through on their annual migration to their winter breeding grounds. In its continuing mission to celebrate all of the natural wonders of Kern County, the Kern River Preserve decided to create an event to encourage people to get outdoors and experience the excitement of watching the hummingbirds, sometimes up to thousands in a day, cross our path. “The fact that we have all of these hummingbirds coming through here, it really is a magical phenomenon,” said Alison Sheehey, coordinator of the event, who also serves as the preserve’s outreach director. “This event is just one way to help people in Kern County recognize what a magical place we live in.” In addition to providing a front-row seat as “the jewels of the sky” flit about from one of the many feeders filled by

there. And the hummingbirds are just the beginning of the bird migration season, which continues until September, so no matter what time you go up to visit the preserve, you’re guaranteed a show. The hummingbird event takes place entirely outdoors and will involve some walking, so Sheehey urged everyone planning to attend to “dress appropriately,” by wearing sturdy shoes or boots and hats, and to come prepared with bug spray and sunscreen. No food will be served, so don’t forget to pack a picnic lunch, and be sure to bring plenty of bottled water. As always, the Hummingbird Celebration is free of charge, and Sheehey encouraged all gardeners, bird watchers, hummingbird enthusiasts and nature lovers to come out and visit one of “Kern County’s gems.” “This is a marvelous place for people to come and visit. And unlike many other places, we don’t charge you to come in. It’s very nice out here — it’s quiet, it’s peaceful, it’s green; and the hummingbirds will be out there all day long. It’s so much fun to have nature right there with you.”

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o honor the memory of those who have lost their lives to leukemia and lymphoma, Team in Training and the Bakersfield Track Club have joined for the TNT Memorial Run, taking place Saturday at Yokuts Park. Race director Bruce Wearda said the fundraising event combines two organizations that are near and dear to his heart. “I am a member of Team in Training and the Bakersfield Track Club. We wanted to do something to help raise money, and the Bakersfield Track Club has the resources to host a run, so it worked out well.” Team in Training, a fundraising arm of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Soci-

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support. The program puts a healthy spin on raising money for cancer research. Wearda says although he likes taking part in both groups, it was the loss suffered by a friend that brought them together for this event. “One of the runners had lost his grandmother to leukemia, and he wanted to do a little fun run for her. I thought, let’s open it up and honor all those who have died.” Registration for the 5k and one-mile event takes place from 6:30 to 7 a.m., with the run getting off the ground at 7:30 a.m. T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 200 participants. All of the proceeds will benefit the Central Valley Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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azz vocalist Sherry Williams will offer local musicians some insight into jazz singing, courtesy of the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop’s clinic on Aug. 17. Williams is the third artist in the workshop’s 2011 clinic lineup, which has already presented singer Tony Galla and guitarist Jacques Lesure. “This is to support our mission statement, to promote jazz education and performance in our community,” said workshop CEO and founder Steve Eisen. Williams is a singer with a long lifeline and a roundabout path to jazz singing. As a teenager in San Bernardino, Williams toured with The Young Americans, known as the first “show choir” in the United States. This was followed by a stint with the “Kids of the Kingdom” group at Disneyland and performing with the Roger Wagner choir at UCLA. Williams began her professional career in the 1970s when she joined “The Unusual We,” a 10-singer ensemble that performed in major nightclubs and show palaces in Las Vegas, Reno and other entertainment centers. Her work with that group led to singing for Debbie Reynolds, Johnny Ray, Andy Gibb and the Eddie Kendricks Tour. Williams also made several television appearances on such variety shows as “The Tonight Show,” “The Della Reese Show,” “The Glen Campbell Show,” “Soul Train” and many others, and has also enjoyed a successful career as a studio session singer. Over the last few decades, Williams has been a mainstay of the jazz scene in the Los Angeles and Denver areas, performing at major jazz clubs and festivals.

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Rosetta N. Reed Attorney at Law

The Law Office of

Rosetta N. Reed 4900 California Ave, Tower B, Ste. 210, Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-637-0590

Ask A Ref About Football

Q: A:

How can I referee football?

The KCOA will train an individual. We are a non profit group that provides the football officials for the Kern High School District. We have a 10 week class which will teach the rules and the proper field mechanics. We also provide onfield training. Our training program is taught by experienced football instructors. Season starts Aug 1 so call now: John @ 333-0762.

Kern County Officials Association (661) 333-0762 kenlopez@pacbell.net www.kcofficials.com

Ken Lopez

The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, August 4, 2011

Eye Street GO&DO Today Concerts by The Fountain, rockabilly with Fatt Katt & the Von Zippers, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. Fourth annual Hot August Nights, hosted by The Bakersfield Association of Realtors; fundraiser to benefit the hungry in Bakersfield, with food, fun, raffles, live music, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Chuy’s, 8660 Rosedale Highway. Two cans of food or $2. All proceeds to benefit the Golden Empire Gleaners. 472-7182. “Are You Baffled By Cancer?” Seminar, learn causes, risk factors, symptoms, prevention, treatment and management options, 6 p.m., in the Mercy Conference Center, 2215 Truxtun Ave. Free. 324-7070. Bakersfield Rescue Mission Back to School Supply Drive, donations of school supplies, including paper, pencils, pens, glue, notebooks, and more can be brought to seven different locations, now through Aug. 10: KAXL 88.3 FM, 110 S. Montclair St., Suite 205; Hope Christian Store (two locations), 7850 White Lane or 3000 Mall View Road (East Hills Mall); Kern Security Systems, 2701 Fruitvale Ave.; Dream Maker Bath & Kitchen, 5880 District Blvd.; Marcy Parmley Farmers Insurance

Agency, 3612 Coffee Road; Bakersfield Rescue Mission, 816 E. 21st St.; Color Me Mine, 9000 Ming Ave. and Account Control Technology Inc., 5531 Business Park South. 325-0863, ext. 219. Bookseller’s Book Group, 7 p.m., Barnes and Noble, in the cafe, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. Electronic Waste Recycling Event, bring your computers, scanners, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, cell phones, electronic games and fax machines, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 7 to 4 p.m. Saturday, CSUB, parking lot I, 9001 Stockdale Hwy. Batteries must be removed from devices. 654-2581 or 654-6320. Read the Classics, for young readers ages 8 to 12, 4 p.m., Barnes & Noble, children’s department, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. Trauma & Anger Management Seminar, 3 to 5 p.m., Pacific Health Education Center, 5300 California Ave. Free. 325-1063.

Friday 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 “Gnomeo & Juliet,” starts at dusk,

Wilson Park, Wilson Road and Hughes Lane. 326-3866. Booking Signing, with author Meghan Carter of “The Meghan Method: The Step-by-Step Guide to Decorating Your Home in Your Style,” with a workshop, Q & A session, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. Fantastic Friday Storytime, with Miss Olivia, 10 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave. 6312575. Pajamarama Storytime, with Miss Olivia, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575.

Saturday Fifth annual Tehachapi Food & Wine Festival, featuring gourmet dining, wines and beers, chef demonstrations, art gallery, music, gates open at 5:30 p.m., event from 6 to 10 p.m., at F St. and South Green St. $40 per person; $40 per person; $50 at the door. tehachapifoodandwine.com or 972-9007. 13th annual Kern River Valley Hummingbird Celebration, hummingbird ID, natural history workshops, nature walks, hummingbird gardening, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Audubon California’s Kern River Preserve, 18747 Highway 178, Weldon. 760-378-2029. 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. 6312575. 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. Kern Festival of Writers, costume contest, prizes, special readings by authors, short essay contest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tehachapi Museum, 310 S. Green St., Tehachapi. 823-7120. “Rushmore,” Cinema Saturday, begins at sundown, Valentien Restaurant & Wine Bar, 1310 Truxtun Ave., Suite 160. 864-0397. TNT Memorial Run, 5K event, registration 6:30 to 7 a.m., race at 7:30 a.m., Yokuts Park, Empire Drive off Truxtun Avenue. $30. 665-9503 or bakersfieldtrackclub.com. 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 Highway. $5 advance, CALM members; $15 day of; $19 advance nonmembers, $29 day of. 872-2256. Twilight at CALM, with a wildlife presentation, scavenger hunt, 5:30 to 8 p.m., CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway. Regular admission prices apply; CALM members are free. calmzoo.org or 872-2256.

Sunday 14th annual Lowrider Nationals, featuring urban cars, dubs, euros, imports, lowriders including motorcycles, bicycles and more, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. $20 adults; children 7 to 11 are $7; children 6 and under are free; $3 parking. lowridernationals.com or 818-810-9072. Second annual Hot Rides & Kool Knights Car Show, music, food, drinks, prizes, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Malachy’s Church, 407 W. E St., Tehachapi. $25 car registration; free to spectators. 972-4388 or 805-8892. Cristian Castro, 7 p.m., Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $35 to $75. vallitix.com or 322-5200. Concerts in the Park, with Tracy Barns Band and Runaway Train, 2 p.m., Philip Marx Central Park (City Park), S. Mojave and D streets, Tehachapi. UFC Fight, with Bowling for Soup Concert, 5 p.m., B. Ryder's Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane. $10 includes dinner. Reservations, 3977304. Bakersfield Club of the Deaf Picnic, bring your own food, table, chairs, barbecue, 1 to 10 p.m., Silver Creek Park, 7011 Harris Road. Free. Recreational swim is $1 per person. Email BCODeaf@gmail.com. Please see PAGE 27

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Book signing, with author Shawn Thomas Odyssey Carde of “The Wizard of Dark Street,” who will also be doing magic and leading games, noon to 2 p.m., Russo’s, 9000 Ming Ave. 665-4686.

THEATER “A Chorus Line”, doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Stars Dinner Theatre, 1931 Chester Ave. $45 to $55; show-only tickets $35; matinee $46 to $50. 325-6100. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: The Musical”, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th St. $25; $22 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. “The Show Must Go On”, followed by the vaudeville revue “Hot Summer Nights” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $12 to $23. 587-3377. Absolut Comedy, Andrew Boydston, Aldo Juliano, Earl Skakel, Mariano Rodriguez, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road. $10; 21 & over. 831-1413. 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 Reception for Kathy Schilling, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. Free. 869-2320. Reiter Gallery Art Parlor, presents photography by Jerome Lazarus R., Simon Cardoza and Mitch Reiter, Friday, Reiter Gallery, 1914 Chester Ave. 862-0059. “Ceramic Artists of Kern County” and “Stitches” Exhibition, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or by appointment, now until Sept. 29, Younger Gallery (located in the Bank of America tower), 1430 Truxtun Ave., Suite 105. 324-9000. “Connections”, an exhibition of works by artists participating in the visual arts festival, on display until August 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 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. Basic Beading & Wire Wrapping Workshop, with Susi Klassen, private instruction or by appointment, The Bead

Hut, 610 18th St. To schedule an appt., 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. I Dream of Art, youth art workshop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 9, 16 and 23 and Aug. 6, gallery reception on Aug. 27, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $150, includes supplies, lunches and instruction. Register at esonline.org. Juliana’s Art Studio & Gallery, offers youth art, clay sculpture, stained glass, silver jewelry, voice lessons, Juliana’s Art Studio & Gallery, 501 18th St. For times and dates call 327-7507. 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, 5897463 or 496-5153

Ask A Professional

We feature local experts to answer your questions. For info contact: Linda Petree at 661-395-7621

IRA’s and Rollovers

Q: A:

Do I have control of my IRA? Unlike other types of retirement investments, which may be under the control of an employer, IRAs are completely under control of their owners. With the benefit of sound advice from their financial advisors, IRA owners decide to invest the money contributed to the account.

John Bush, AVP Investment Officer Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC 5060 California Avenue, 11th Floor 661.327.8560

End-of-Life Care

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What is the difference between home health care and hospice care at home? The difference is significant, with each meeting specific needs. Home health generally focuses on rehabilitation and medical management. In hospice, the focus is on pain and symptom management and support services like grief counseling. Hoffmann is your end-of-life specialist.

Tom Hoffmann Administrator

8501 Brimhall Road, Bldg. 100 Bakersfield, CA 93312 661-410-1010 www.hoffmannhospice.org

MUSIC

Assisted Living

Blues Sinaloa, 910 20th St., 327-5231; Glenda Robles, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday.

Classic Rock Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S. Chester Ave., 831-1315; Mr. Ricky, 9 p.m. Friday. Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; Really Big Midgets, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Lone Oak Lounge, 10612 Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; Rockaholics, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Bowling for Soup, The Dollyratts and Crownbar Massage, $11.53, 7 p.m. Saturday. Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 323-0053; Mike Montano Band, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. T-Bones Steakhouse, 8020 District Blvd., 398-1300; Elevation 406, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Padre Hotel, 1702 18th St., 328-0034; No Limit, 6 p.m. Sunday.

Comedy Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road, 3256864; Improv Tuesday - Live comedy with DJ after party, 9 p.m. Tuesdays.

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My family cares for an elderly aunt who is currently in a rehab hospital and ready to be released; however, we feel she will not be safe in her home. Do you take residents for an indefinite period of time to provide care until they are safe in their own home? We can assist your family. Residential care home living does not always need to be permanent. If the resident becomes more independent and able to live at home, we certainly understand the desire. Sometimes we can provide that necessary “bridge” to help them gain their independence. We’re here to help in any way we can!

Gables Residential Care LLC Corporate Office: 2029 21st Street Bakersfield, CA 93301• 661-631-2036

Senior Care

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I am interested in doing whatever I can to stay home. My grandson has told me that there is technology being developed that can help me do that by letting my family “monitor” me. I’m a very independent person. Would I have to give up some privacy if I accepted these new-fangled ideas? Your grandson is right. Here are some interesting innovations designed by Georgia Tech College of Computing (http://gtresearchnews.gatech.edu/ newsrelease/privacy.htm ). Overall the seniors who were reviewed these devices said they didn’t mind giving up some privacy to be able to remain independent, researchers reported. While technology is of value, there is no substitute for human contact. A few hours a week with a Home Instead CAREGiver can keep older adults in their homes longer as well. For more questions please contact our office at 321-3235.

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. Please see PAGE 28

The Gables 903 Spirit Lake RCFE No. 155801279 213-3927

1234 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-321-3235 www.homeinstead.com/520

Debora Savoy

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Ethel’s Old Corral Cafe, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613; Nightlife, 7 p.m. Friday; Road Dawgs, 7 p.m. Saturday; Noah Claunch, 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Tejon Club, 117 El Tejon Ave., 3921747; Crossroads, 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Cover Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; Chrisanova, 9 p.m. each Monday.

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, wear your best western clothes and dance to the music of Jerry Hobbs, 7:30 p.m. 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. 3235215.

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, 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. Tam O’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista,

324-6774: DJ Blowskee, 8:30 p.m. Friday. The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, at Hotel Rosedale, 2400 Camino Del Rio Court, 327-0681; with Meg, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Jazz Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Highway., 834-4433; Richie Perez, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633-WINE; live music & wine bar with featuring local artists, 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. 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, 834-1611; Bakersfield Jazz Workshop, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Wednesday.

Karaoke 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. Please see PAGE 29

TICKET ROUNDUP Bakersfield Fox Theater

Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace

2001 H St. vallitix.com or 322-5200. Aug. 7: Cristian Castro, 7 p.m. $35 to $75. Aug. 16: Barney Live in Concert — Birthday Bash!, 3 and 6:30 p.m. $15 to $33. Sept. 2: My Only Vice: Vice Ganda, doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $32 to $82. Sept. 7: Monstrose, with Michael Lee Firkins, 8 p.m. $19.50 to $25.50. Sept. 17: Anjelah Johnson, doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $28.50.

2800 Buck Owens Blvd. vallitix.com or call 322-5200. Aug. 20: Randy Rogers Band & Reckless Kelly, 7 p.m. $20.50 to $28.50.

Sept. 4: Viva Mexico Festival, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free. 327-9711. Sept. 21-Oct. 2: 2011 Kern County Fair, “It’s Magic!” featuring carnival rides, entertainment, concerts, food, exhibits and more, Sept. 21 to Oct. 2.

Rabobank Convention Center 1001 Truxtun Ave. ticketmaster.com or call 800745-3000. 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.

Oct. 22: Julieta Venegas, 8 p.m. $17.50-$47.50 plus fee. Oct. 27: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 7 p.m. $10 to $275 plus fee. Nov. 1: Riverdance — The Farewell Tour-Broadway in Bakersfield, 7:30 p.m. $30 to $60 plus fee. Nov. 1: So You Think You Can Dance — Live Tour, featuring finalists from the TV show: Clarice, Jordan, Mitchell, Sasha and more, 7 p.m., $37-$57 plus fee.

Kern County Museum 3801 Chester Ave. 852-5000. Sept. 18: Fun in the Sun Car Show, with the Vintage LTD Car Club of Bakersfield, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10 adults; $9 students/seniors; children under 3 are free. Oct. 8-9: 18th annual Old Time Peddler's Faire, antique and collectibles show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave. $15 early bird; $10 (good for both days), children under 10 are free w/paid adult. oldtimepeddlersfaire.com or 323-5150. Oct. 30-31: Safe Halloween 2011, for ages 3 to 12, with over 35 trick or treat stations, costume contest, school-type carnival, food and beverages for sale, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday. $8. vallitix.com.

Aug. 25: Ray Price, 7 p.m., ▲ Buck Owens Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. $28.50$40.50. vallitix.com or 322-5200. Dec. 14: Colt Ford, 7 p.m. $17.50 to $25.50.

Kern County Fairgrounds 1142 S. P St. 833-4900. Aug. 7: 14th annual Lowrider Nationals, featuring urban cars, dubs, euros, imports, lowriders including motorcycles, bicycles and hoppers. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $20; children 7 to 11 $7; children Sept. 22: Johnny Mathis, 7:30 ▲ 6 and under free; $3 parking. p.m. $47.50-$135.50. lowridernationals.com or 818Oct. 9: Jo Koy, 7 p.m. $29. 810-9072. Oct. 13: Jason Bonham’s Led Aug. 21: 17th annual Kern Zeppelin Experience, 8 p.m. $25 County Hispanic Chamber of to $130. Commerce Consumer Trade Oct. 19: Billy Idol, 8 p.m. $42.50 Show, with exhibit booths, food vendors, kids camp, to $80. entertainment, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 6: Gordon Lightfoot, 8 p.m. 633-5495. $30-$55. Aug. 27-28: Central Coast Gun Nov. 18: The Pixies, 8 p.m. $39Show & Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $75. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8: Joe Bonamassa, doors Sunday. $9; children 13 and open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. under are free; $3 parking. 805$49 to $79. 481-6726.

p.m. $30 to $60 plus fee.

Aug. 25-28: Ringling Bros. ▲ and Barnum & Bailey Circus: Fully Charged, animal open house, an hour and a half before show starts; show 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, $10-$65. Sept. 16: Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, with Mariachi Los Camperos, 8 p.m. $25-$95. 3237928. Sept. 17: Alejandro Fernandez, 8 p.m. $45-$150 plus fee. Sept. 27: Carlos Santana & the Santana Band, 8 p.m. $28-$88. Oct. 20-23: Disney on Ice: Pixar's Toy Story 3, 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, $10-$45 plus fee (Thursday only); $16-$45 plus fee (Friday through Sunday).

▲ Nov. 16: Monty Python’s Spamalot-Broadway in Bakersfield, 7:30 p.m. $30 to $60 plus fee. Nov. 22: Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! It’s Time to Dance!, 6 p.m. $28.50 to $40.50 plus fee. Jan. 10: My Fair Lady-Broadway in Bakersfield, 7:30 p.m. $30 to $60 plus fee. Jan. 13: Disney’s Phineas & Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever!, 4 and 7 p.m. $18-$50 plus fee. Jan. 24: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South PacificBroadway in Bakersfield, 7:30 p.m. $30 to $60 plus fee. Feb. 20: Damn YankeesBroadway in Bakersfield, 7:30 p.m. $30 to $60 plus fee. March 8: Mamma Mia!Broadway in Bakersfield, 7:30

Dec. 3: Holiday Lamplight Tours, with old west encampments and costumed interpreters, minstrels, carolers, bell choirs, horse-drawn wagon rides and more, 3 to 8 p.m. $3-$10. Dec. 11: Cookies at the Clock Tower, enjoy cookies, hot drinks, family activities, crafts, games, Santa, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 adults and children 3-12; members and children under 3 are free.

CSUB Ampitheater 9001 Stockdale Highway Sept. 17: Seventh annual B-Town Blues Fest, presented by World Records; featuring Joe Louis Walker, John Nemeth, Gina Sicilia and more, 5 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday. $40 reserved table; $30 lawn seating, $25 lawn seating for students, military and seniors 65 and older, 18 and under are free. 831-3100.

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B.Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays. 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. B. Ryder's Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; 8 p.m. Tuesday. 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. 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., 871-4140; 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. 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. Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays. 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., 3637200; 6:15 to 10:15 p.m. Tuesdays. City Slickers, 1001 W. Tehachapi

Blvd., 822-4939; 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 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, 3997800; 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., 399-6700; 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. Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S. Chester Ave., 831-1315; Ben and Janet Lara, 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

Latin/Salsa Latin Salsa Dancing, 8 p.m. Thursdays, DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. 323-7111. Tam O’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista, 3246774: 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.

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

Music Showcase The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; featuring local artists David Carpenter and friends with special guest Tony Vice, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Oldies KC Steakhouse, 2515 F St., 322-9910; Jimmy Gaines, Bobby O and Mike Halls, 6:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Old School Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701 Ming Ave., 832-5011; Al Garcia & the Rhythm Kings, 8 to 11 p.m. every Thursday. Narducci’s Cafe, 622 E. 21 St., 3242961; Savor featuring Valerie Rubin, 8 p.m. Saturday.

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.

Pool Tournament Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 7 to 10 p.m.

every second Monday. $5 buy-in. $2 goes toward Relay for Life.

R&B Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 322-8900; Rhythm Epkins, Mind, Body & Soul, 9 p.m. Thursday.

Rock Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; live bands, 9 p.m. every Thursday. Jerry’s Pizza, 1817 Chester Ave., 6331000, A Night in Hollywood, $10, 6 p.m. Friday. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 322-8900; Holy Beast, 9:30 p.m. Friday. B. Ryder's Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Back Up Johnny, 9 p.m. Friday. $5; 21 & over only.

Ska/reggae Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 322-8900; Mento Buru, 9:30 p.m. Saturday. $5.

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, 8333469; 7 p.m. every Tuesday. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 322-8900; Trivia Night with Dave Rezac, 10 p.m. Tuesdays.

Variety Crest Bar & Grill, inside Bakersfield RV Resort, 5025 Wible Road, 8339998; Jim Robinson, 6 p.m. Saturday. Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S. Chester Ave., 831-1315; Noah Claunch Band, 9 p.m. Saturday Golden State Mall, 3201 F St., Dance to Joe Loco, 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

UPCOMING EVENTS Monday 8/8 American Girl Book Club, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, children’s area, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. Avenues to Awareness presents the audio of Eckhart Tolle’s “Living a Life of Inner Peace,” 7 to 9 p.m., Juliana’s Art Studio & Gallery, 501 18th St. 378-5075. Cardio Kickboxing Classes, with heavy Muay Tai bags, 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7 a.m. Saturday, Kickboxing Bakersfield, 9601 S. H St. 374-5728. Cartooning & Scrapbooking with Jeanie Truitt, for ages 7 to 12, 10 a.m. to noon, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. Free, materials provided. 869-2320. Health Fair, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fiesta Latina Market, 1220 7th St., Wasco. 758-2263. 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. Monday through Friday, Bakersfield SPCA, 3000 Gibson St. $150 for week. 323-8353 ext. 2.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DRAFTHOUSE FILMS

Filmed entirely in Frazier Park, “The FP” makes its local debut with a free outdoor screening Saturday.

Local sci-fi in the south Kern sky BY MATT MUNOZ Bakotopia.com editor mmunoz@bakersfield.com

ult film fans should make plans for a trip to Frazier Park Saturday for a free outdoor screening of independent sci-fi action film “The FP.” Sponsored by Drafthouse Films, a distribution branch of Austin-based Alamo Drafthouse, filmmaking brothers ‘The FP’ Jason and Brandon Trost return to unveil their film to a homescreening town audience. Frazier Park figWhen: 9:30 p.m. ures prominently as the titular Saturday setting for the film’s near-postWhere: Tait Ranch, apocalyptic future, serving as a 3344 Frazier character itself. Mountain Park Road, “The FP”centers on two rival Frazier Park neon-clad gangs waging an underground turf war for domi- Admission: Free nance of Frazier Park. NickInformation: named The FP, the gangs fight in 245-6315 or the deadly arena of “Beat-Beat drafthousefilms.com Revelation” — a competitive dance-fight game, based on Konami’s popular “Dance Dance Revolution” arcade game. The film is a nod to ’80s sci-fi action genre fare in the tradition of Troma Films’ “Class of Nuke ’Em High,” filled with over-the-top good- and bad-guy characters. In one scene, the “Welcome to Frazier Park” sign is visible as one of the movie’s main characters is about to enter the city. There’s also plenty of campy silliness, with “Rocky”-like training scenes through the mountainous Frazier Park terrain, plus high-intensity Ab Doer Twist workouts to techno music before the big showdown. Pure popcorn fluff, “The FP” is billed as no-brainer fun that’s poised to earn midnight movie status. Directors Jason and Brandon Trost’s previous credits include working as cinematographers on films “Crank 2: High Voltage” and the upcoming “Ghost Rider 2: Sprit of Vengeance” with Nicolas Cage. Executive produced by Jason Blum and Steven Schneider of “Paranormal Activity” and “Insidious” horror fame, Drafthouse Films will have a limited theatrical release for “The FP” sometime early next year. In another local connection, former Bakersfield residents Tim and Karrie League ran the historic Tejon Theater on Baker Street in Old Town Kern from 1994 to 1996. Now a converted church, it was the Leagues’ first foray into the cinema/concert business before moving to Austin, Texas to build the successful Alamo Drafthouse franchise. Last year, their Rolling Roadshow presented a screening of the 2009 oil epic “There Will Be Blood” at the Kern County Museum. The filmmakers and actors from the film are scheduled to be in attendance for the screening. Attendees are asked to bring their own chair or blanket, as seating will not be provided. There will be no concessions on site. Picnic food and beverages are welcome.