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Our pets, ourselves: a history New book follows Kern pet trends through generations BY HILLARY HAENES Californian staff writer hhaenes@bakersfield.com

In the days before roll-on deodorant and air-freshener, a foul odor or two probably didn’t warrant a lot of upturned noses. But a skunk for a pet? That took some devotion, even in the 1800s. Even in Kern County. But that’s how our pet-loving forebearers did things, and their exotic animal choices didn’t end with Pepe le Pew. Bear cubs and ostriches also had free rein at the family homestead, said Sarah Woodman, author of the delightful new book “Traditional Tails: Portraits of Kern County Pets and Their People.” While looking through hundreds of old pictures of people and their pets, Woodman made several discoveries of pet-owning trends over the years, but she found one constant through the generations. “People were crazy about their animals and still are today. They spent a lot of money on their pets,” Woodman said. Though the love may be the same, how we show it definitely has changed. Swarovski crystal collars and doggy frozen yogurt would probably have our greatgrandparents falling off their horses. But that’s not to say they didn’t spend lavishly on their pets when they could. The cost to license a dog back then was $2, which felt more like $50 by today’s standards. Birds were housed in fancy cages, while the finest leather dog collars and leashes had elaborate decora-

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Sarah Woodman, public program manager at the Kern County Museum, is the author of “Traditional Tails: Portraits of Kern County Pets and Their People.” Woodman went through 300 photos before selecting 80 for her book.

tions. And there was no greater opportunity to show off pets in all their finery than the Pacific Coast Field Trials, hosted for many years at Stockdale Ranch in BakLennie and Linda Whiston, in a photo dated 1946, with two pet skunks found by a farmer while he was irrigating his land on South Cottonwood Road.

OTHER GOOD READS IN LOCAL HISTORY To purchase a copy of “Traditional Tails: Portraits of Kern County Pets and Their People,” visit the Kern County Museum’s general store or go to kcmuseum.org/museumStore. The book costs $14.95, and only 500 copies were printed. If you’re interested in local history, check out the following books from the Kern County Museum. 1. “Hard Drivin’ Country” by

Jeff Nickell and Sarah Woodman, $18.95 2. “Historic Kern County” by Chris Brewer, $15.95 3. “Curtis Darling’s Postcard Collection” by Donald Arnot and Jeff Nickell, $15.95 4. “Basques to Bakersfield” by Mary Paquette, $15 5. “The Chinese of Kern County” by William Harland Boyd, $24.95

PHOTO COURTESY OF SARAH WOODMAN

Patsy Bailey with her cat, Cheetah, in 1939.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SARAH WOODMAN

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PHOTO COURTESY OF SARAH WOODMAN

A group of men pose with two owls in this photo from Sarah Woodman’s book “Traditional Tails.” Woodman has no idea who the men are, but, if you do, she’d love to hear from you. “There’s got to be a story there,” Woodman said.

ersfield. “It doesn’t seem like it would have happened. Bakersfield was still a very small town, but it was a big deal,” Woodman said. Dog owners traveled from as far as San Francisco and Oregon to attend the event, where dogs showcased their hunting skills. “It was a big party for Bakersfield and Kern County. People had dinners, dances and picnics,” Woodman said. The book is full of interesting photos that showcase not only the animals and pet trends popular around the turn of the last century, but offers a glimpse into the daily lives of Kern’s early families and settlers. Who knows? You might spot an ancestor or two. “If anybody recognizes those guys with the owls, I’d love to know who they are. There’s got to be a story there,” Woodman said.

Sarah Woodman with her pets Dizzy, left, and Clara on the grounds of the Kern County Museum.

Book signing with Sarah Woodman Where: Kern County Museum Store, 3801 Chester Ave. When: 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday Information: 852-5027

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OUR GRANDPARENTS WERE FOR THE BIRDS (AND OTHER BOOK TIDBITS) Inspiration for the book Sarah Woodman, public program manager at the Kern County Museum, was sorting through web images when she came across interesting pictures of Kern residents with their pets. Woodman said the book took a year and a half to put together and was initially supposed to be a museum exhibit. She looked at more than 300 pictures and had a difficult time choosing 80 pictures for her book.

Pet names Pet names today often are

selected from popular movies and TV shows or by typing a Google search for “cute pet names.” But how did people brainstorm pet names in the late 1800s? Many pets of that time had a name that held a literary connection, which indicates people were wellread and probably drew inspiration from a novel. When “David Copperfield” by Charles Dickens came out in 1890, families began naming their dogs Jip, a spoiled dog in the book. The most common dog name was Prince, which was used

for smaller dogs. Descriptive names like Wags was used, while others got creative with comical names like Snowball for a black cocker spaniel. In the city of Bakersfield 1898 license books, there were 125 dogs listed. Not popular? Fido and Spot. Most popular animals Even though dogs were the most photographed animals in the late 1800s, they were not the most popular. According to Woodman, birds were popular pets in Kern. “We don’t need the noise a bird makes today,” Woodman

said. They were easy to care for and made good companions, especially for lonely housewives. During a time of no TV, radio or iPods, birds sang and made noise.

Odd pet outings The book shows pets with their owners in unusual places like saloons and a barbershop. Saloon keepers raised money from their patrons to license street dogs. The pups were given fitting names for being “bum” dogs. City Recorder Steven W. Mahon’s dog was named Shep the Bum.

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‘Urinetown’ a potty parody ‘Seussical’ musical opens on Friday

emember learning about homophones in your high school English classes? Homophones are those tricky words like bear and bare that sound alike but aren’t spelled the same and have different meanings. Chances are they’re still giving you trouble. That’s what we’re dealing with in the current show at Stars. If it were titled “You’re in Town,” you’d probably say “Hohum.” But when you see it’s called “Urinetown,” up go the eyebrows. And therein lies the problem, says Sheryl Cleveland, the director. “We really were afraid the title would put people off,” said Cleveland. “But once you get past the title, it’s a silly, funny spoof; it’s not potty humor.” Greg Kotis, an absurdist playwright, came up with the idea for “Urinetown” while living in Paris where there are plenty of public toilets, but you have to pay to use them. “He sat down with a friend to write a musical about it as a joke,” Cleveland explained. “It ended up on Broadway and won three Tonys.” A satirical comedy, the musical makes fun of all kinds of things — capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement and municipal politics. “It’s a parody about other musicals, too,” the director said.

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“Think ‘Spamalot’— it’s a lot like that.” The setting is a drought-ridden town whose water supply is so limited that private toilets have been outlawed. A single company has a monopoly on such amenities and the only way residents can take care of their needs is by paying outrageous fees. Ultimately, the aptly named hero, Bobby Strong, played by Jonathan Jones, emerges to lead a rebellion against the greedy cor-

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

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A massive drought forces the town inhabitants to only use amenities provided by the evil, monopolistic Urine Good Company. The poorest of the townfolk must wait their turn, and pay all they have, to use rundown Public Amenity No. 9 in “Urinetown.”

poration. To make things more romantic, the hero falls in love with Hope Cladwell, a character portrayed by Bethany Rowlee. The girl’s father, played by Paul McAdam, is the evil president of the monopoly. Other actors in lead roles are Bruce Saathoff as Officer Lockstock, who acts as the narrator; Erika Kern as Penelope Pennywise, the warden of the filthiest urinal in town; and Nichole Heasley as Little Sally, a street-wise urchin. “Urinetown” is a bit more avant garde than Stars’ usual fare and both Cleveland and Saathoff, who is Stars’ artistic director, said there’s a reason. “It was a conscious decision,” Saathoff said. “When we got the Irvine (Foundation) grant for marketing and to build audiences, we realized we need to bring in more youthful audiences.”

In hopes of capturing that demographic, Stars decided to include a couple of more daring shows in its current season such as “Urinetown” and “The Full Monty,” which just ended its run. Results of the new formula won’t be known right away, however. “We can’t really tell yet because the season is just getting started,” Saathof said. “The cue will be when we go back and see if our single ticket sales increase.”

Dr. Seuss rides again Ted Geisel, better known as the beloved author Dr. Seuss, wrote more than 40 books in his lifetime and “Seussical,” which opens Friday at Harvey Auditorium, takes full advantage of nearly all of them. The musical, by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaharty, has more than 30 numbers in it, said Amber

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Casden Simonson plays the part of Horton (who hears a Who) in the production of “Seussical.”

O’Reilly, the director. “It’s nearly all music; there’s very little dialogue,” O’Reilly said. “And

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Eye Street it has a cute little message about life — that a person is a person no matter how little you are.” The show is set in Whoville and Horton the Elephant is the narrator. Other well-known characters include the Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz and Mayzie La Bird. A total of 98 children are in the show and are divided into two groups — Cast A and Cast B. Each presents two full performances, one in the evening, the other a matinee. The youngest is 5, the oldest, 18. All are students in the Stars School of Performing Arts summer program. Shepherding that many kids sounds overwhelming to me but O’Reilly, who’s been doing vocal direction for Bakersfield Music Theatre’s adult shows for 18 years, seems to handle her duties with ease. “It doesn’t seem like work to me,” she said. “These kids are here to learn and they’re just great — they are so wellbehaved.” Those in lead roles in Cast A are Casden Simonson, Olivia Espinoza, Mary O’Reilly, Ellie Quiroz and Mikayla Feil. In Cast B, it’s Noah Bowden, Austin Beaty, Caswell Espinoza, Keona Borntreger and Jordan Payne. Assistant directors are Terri Cline, Frank Sierra and Patrick Snitchler. Ken Fix, director of the Stars school, said another group of young actors will present performances of “Seussical” on July 16 and 17. Bethany Lahammer is director of that production. “Our summer programs are incredibly successful,” he said. “We have 150 kids in (‘Seussical’).” Fix said he’s hoping for a total summer enrollment of 240 by July 19, which is when rehearsals for “School House Rock” begin. Frank Sierra, Dallas White and Char Gaines are the directors of the show. For information about the school’s fees and enrollment, call 716-0316.

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To make the show seem more real, the title trio in “The Surprising Story of the Three Little Pigs” will wear pinkeared hoods on their heads and snouts on their noses. Tim Fromm, director of the Youth Theatre production at Bakersfield Community Theatre, said costumer Joy Wheat has also provided suitable attire for other fairy tale characters in the show, such as the Goldilocks and the Three Bears. “And the troll in Three Billy Goats Gruff is wearing a funky dress and carrying a troll doll,” he said. The “surprising” part of the show’s title refers to the way traditional characters enter the realm of another tale. For instance, Fromm explained, Pig No. 1 is trying to join the

billy goats. Lead actors are Sam Sampson as the narrator, and Summer Stone, Saige Bryon and Maya Bonales as the three pigs. The playhouse is noted for its less than adequate air conditioning and Fromm suggests those who attend should “dress cool,” and added, “The idea of cool at BCT is a little different than the rest of world.” In addition to directing, Fromm, who teaches at Franklin Elementary, does plenty of onstage work. He’s appeared in several shows at Spotlight this past year and was scheduled to be in its production of “History of Rock and Roll,” but dropped out when he was asked to direct the BCT show.

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Hit red carpet for cancer fundraiser BY ALLIE CASTRO Californian staff writer acastro@bakersfield.com

f you’ve always dreamed of walking the Hollywood red carpet amid blinding paparazzi flash bulbs, you’re in luck Saturday. And you don’t even have to drive to Hollywood. The American Cancer Society of Kern County, departing from the more casual Cattle Baron’s Ball of years past, will raise funds in high style with the first-ever Grand Hollywood Premier Gala at Stockdale Country Club. An escort of antique cars will take an estimated 300 guests from the parking lot to the red carpet, where they will be greeted by paparazzi snapping photos that will be available for purchase. An evening of dancing to the music of a live band performing hits from the ’20s through the ’50s and a formal dinner will follow. Guests will hobnob with “Marilyn Monroe” (and a few other surprise luminaries). One of the biggest events of the

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evening is the live auction, which wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of the local businesses that donate the items, said American Cancer Society staff partner Gladys Garcia. Some of the 75-plus items include a private jet ride for four to Santa Barbara for dinner, wine and dinner for 10 to be cooked by the Petroleum Club's head chef, a wine tour and barrel tasting in Paso Robles, and a jewelry pack-

age that features diamond and pink sapphires donated by Robson-Eilers Jewelers. A portion of the night’s proceeds will be allocated to research, while the rest will go toward continuing programs the American Cancer Society sponsors, such as Look Good ... Feel Better and Road to Recovery. The Look Good program brings in a licensed cosmetician to instruct cancer patients on how to apply makeup to their changing skin textures and how to use scarves and wigs for those experiencing hair loss. Not only are these sessions provided for free, but each woman is given a specialized makeup kit worth $400. Road to Recovery coordinates volunteers who take patients to and from their cancer treatment facilities. Funds may be used to compensate patients’ drivers for trips that may take them out of town for treatment. In addition to fundraising, this year's program will honor community activist and cancer survivor Wendy Wayne.

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Cidona, from left: Brock Beeney, Elizabeth Reichelt, Karrisa Jackson, Josiah Frazier and Mike Jamison.

Bakotopia Radio 9 to 10 p.m. Sundays on 106.1 FM. KRAB Radio Hosts: Matt Munoz and Miranda Whitworth This Sunday: Interview with teen popstars Allstar Weekend Veteran Bako concert promoter Tim Gardea In-studio performance by local band The Penny Royalties

free acoustic show. For more info, visit: myspace.com/cidonamusic.

Gardea delivers on shows Promoter Tim Gardea has found himself on another roll lately, scoring some pretty hot shows sure to keep teens and bar hoppers happy during the mid-summer scorch. The lineup begins with boy-band popsters Allstar Weekend, appearing at Jerry’s Pizza on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Competing in and losing Radio Disney’s “Next Big Thing” contest in 2009, the band still managed to sign with Disney’s Hollywood Records label that same year. Their latest release, “Chicken Finger Fingers,” is all that and a side of ranch. From there, Gardea’s bigger offerings only get louder — give or take a few screaming teeny-boppers… On July 17, spiky punks Total Chaos poke into Jerry’s Pizza at 7 p.m., followed by The Expendables at B Ryder’s on July 23, Circa Survive at Jerry’s on July 30, then it’s back to B Ryder’s with The Ataris on Aug. 14. One show that had locals getting freshly tattooed and fist pumping was the return of Huntington Beach rap-metalheads Hed PE.

Scheduled to perform in the parking lot of the recently closed Tilted Kilt bar in Rosedale on Aug. 6, relocation plans are currently in discussion. “I found out Tilted Kilt was closing right before I headed out of town,” said Gardea. “As of right now, it’s not off the books. Bakersfield has been really good about supporting the local shows, so fans shouldn’t worry.”

Matt’s picks Beat Surrender DJ Night at Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 10 p.m. Friday, free, 322-8900. Sporting Bakersfield’s best afro, local vinyl junkie Alex Rodriguez, aka “DJ Moustache,” provides the best in ’60s and ’70s funk and soul. A serious music man, you can also hit him up about his latest selection of rarities, including your missing DeFranco Family album. Synchronicity3 artist reception at The Empty Space, 706 Oak St., 3:30 p.m. Saturday, 327-7529. Featured artist-actress-writer Julie Jordan Scott of Bakersfield can be seen as the “barefoot crazy running lady,” in Korn’s latest video, “Oildale.” I didn’t believe her until I saw it at 3:41 on YouTube. Julie rocks! Works from artists Alison Martin and Jennie Babcock will also be on display at the event. Wisecracker from Germany and Vanity Avenue at Fishlips, 1517 18th St., 8 p.m. Sunday, $5, 324-2557. German ska band Wisecracker takes on the U.S.A. in the middle of summer with a lengthy tour. Performing often twice in one day, these horn-heavy brothers can sing in their native tongue as well as Spanish and English. Check out their ska’d-up rendition of Metallica’s “Master of Puppets.” Oi!

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.

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ooking for a scenic drive, an escape from the Bakersfield heat, or just a great beer? Kern River Brewing Company has you covered on all fronts. Less like a diamond in the rough and more like a hidden gem, the location and services of the brewery remain unknown to a lot of Bakersfield residents. But local groups like wine and spirits merchant Imbibe are helping get the word out. In fact, Imbibe is hosting a bus trip to the brewery Sunday and, as of Tuesday, there were three seats left. If you’re lucky enough to grab a seat, the group will be departing at 10 a.m. Sunday. Folks will want to limit their snacking on the bus to save room for the brew pub’s all-American menu, and, most importantly, for the signature beers. But even if this bus passes you by, not to worry: The trip up the canyon on your own is well worth it. Call ahead or just show up (not during rush hour of course) and arrange a tour of the brewery for yourself. A typical tour consists of tasting the four ales the brew pub has on tap — a blond, red, IPA and stout — along with two seasonal brews, currently the Double IPA and the Anniversary Ale. During the tour, a staff member takes the group to the brewing facility and explains the ins and outs of the brewing process. The tour has the added perk of the brewery’s experiential learning factor: Tourists get to smell all

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the raw ingredients that go into the different types of beers as they sample each kind, all while being taught the brewing process. If you come in during the busier lunch or dinner hours, the restaurant features a balcony that overlooks the brewing facilities, giving diners a bird’s-eye view of the process. And bring the kids, says owner Rebecca Giddens. “The neatest thing that I find when

Imbibe Beer Run When: Bus departs at 10 a.m. Sunday from Imbibe, 4140 Truxtun Ave. Cost: $39; only three of the 35 tickets were available as of Tuesday Information: 633-9463

people come through, and especially when families come in and have a tour, is that they say ‘I had no idea.’ They didn’t realize it’s super friendly to kids,” she said. Children are welcome to play among the giant rocks in the brewery’s outside area and sample a brew of their own: root beer, which the establishment home-brews. The brewery even welcomes dogs and features a patio area, complete with dog bowls, so your pets can dine out with you. Not a beer drinker? Giddens says that people have “really (enjoyed) getting a beer education.” While some people come in saying they don’t like beer at all, she says, “It’s because they haven’t found the beer they actually like, because they’re used to the typical Bud Light. There’s a whole world of beer out there; you’d be amazed. It’s even more complex than wine.” If you want to sample some of the brewery’s beer (most popular brew: the Just Outstanding IPA) before making the drive, local vendors include Imbibe, Green Frog Market and Westchester Liquor.

Skateboarding, softball tips offered BY HILLARY HAENES Californian staff writer hhaenes@bakersfield.com

Bust out those skateboards, kids, and learn to do ollie and manual tricks from local rider and Disney skate double, David Rickett. “It’s pretty easy, basic stuff. It’s a good way to talk and hang out. They can learn new skateboard tricks and make some friends,” Rickett, 25, said. Last year’s camp was such a success that Bakersfield’s recreation and parks department asked Rickett to instruct the camp again. The camp is designed for younger kids, ages 5 and older, who want to learn the fundamentals of the sport in a mellow setting. “If they have something in mind they want to learn, I show them and then they try it,” Rickett said. He has been skateboarding nearly every day since he was 11. He recently landed a gig in Los Angeles as a skate double in the Disney XD series “Zeke and Luther,” according to Rickett.

Softball clinic All-Area Softball Coach of the Year Amanda Hockett will host a one-day softball clinic Wednesday. “They’ll learn all aspects of the softball game. They will work on throwing, infielding, outfielding, base running, bunting, sliding and agility work,” Hockett said. The clinic is split into two age ranges and participants will be divided into groups based on their talent level. Girls ages 5 to 10 will meet from 9 a.m. to noon and ages 11 to 18 will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. “I’d like them to have fun and learn more skills to better their game and make them more comfortable when they play in a game or go to a tryout,” Hockett said. Hockett has been the head coach at Stockdale for two years. She said the recent achievement of being named All-Area Softball Coach of the Year goes back to her girls who helped her get the honor.

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‘Biggest burrito’ to be built BY MATT MUNOZ Bakotopia.com editor mmunoz@bakersfield.com

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It’s “bean” quite a year for The Bakersfield Burrito Project. Celebrating its one-year anniversary of “helping people, one burrito at a time” on Sunday, founders Belinda and Robert Singleton would like to say thanks in a huge way. “We’re going to make the biggest burrito we can,” said Belinda. “And feed the homeless with it.” Started last July 5 in Central Park as a way to help people in need, the Singletons have stuck to their mission of providing free small meals every Sunday morning, now at Weill Park. “Need does not discriminate. A burrito can sometimes help you get by one day,” she said. “We don’t just hand them out to homeless people in the park, we hand them out to women at bus stops with their kids, or guys who just got out of jail. Everyone needs help sometimes.” The husband and wife team rise early every Sunday to begin cooking the donated rice and beans before heading out. “It keeps us together as a couple since we’re both striving for the same thing,” she said of teaming with her husband, Robert. “He’s my best friend.” Belinda remembers their first day out in Central Park last year. “It took us a while to catch on,” she said. “People were very shocked, but very appreciative when we approached them,” she said. “We’ve gone from handing out 27 to over 60 or more burritos a day. “Thankfully, there’s always a steady flow of volunteers,” Belinda continued. “Once we make the ingredients, we

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Belinda and Robert Singleton are founders of The Bakersfield Burrito Project.

have to make each burrito. They’re mostly made from beans and rice, but occasionally we get cheese and salsa.” Not surprisingly, the Singletons also have fans among local bellies for their appetizing recipe. “We get raves about our beans made from our special recipe all the time,” she laughed. Working by day as a caregiver for seniors, Singleton also is an ordained minister — an occupation that helps their cause when supplies are low. “Last Valentine’s Day I performed some weddings for beans,” she remembered. “We really needed donations at the time and it worked out fine.” Also appearing on Sunday will be a bellydance performance by Sister

Moon Rising, a sock and hygiene kit drive, and, of course, the building of “Bakersfield’s biggest burrito.” “We’re going to overlap each tortilla, fill it up, and hope for 5 feet,” she said. “But we’ll see what we can do depending on how many volunteers we can get.” To volunteer or donate items to The Bakersfield Burrito Project, call: 477-6643, or e-mail: bakoburritoproject@gmail.com.

The Bakersfield Burrito Project one-year anniversary When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday Where: Weill Park, James and Q streets Information: 477-6643

Navy in town for community activities BY HILLARY HAENES Californian staff writer hhaenes@bakersfield.com

he Navy is in town! Bakersfield’s Navy League has organized several public events today and Friday to support the U.S. Navy, but be careful: they’re looking for recruits. Bakersfield Navy Days is an offshoot of the Navy Week Program that educates the public on the importance of Naval service. The Navy also wants to increase awareness in cities like Bakersfield, since it doesn’t see the Navy at work on a regular basis. Even though Bakersfield isn’t exactly beachfront property, our community has not had much trouble sending recruits to the Navy. According to Anthony Briggs Jr., public affairs officer for the Navy Recruiting District in Los Angeles, Bakersfield recruited more than 200 men and women from the East and West Bakersfield offices in 2009, which is four times the area’s goal. However, so far this year, 50 people have become members of the Navy, which is nearly 24 percent of the entire district’s goal.

BAKERSFIELD NAVY DAYS EVENTS Bakersfield Council Navy League Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. at Victor & Caps for kids: 9 a.m. at Bakersfield Victoria’s, 1623 19th St., Cmdr. Memorial Hospital, 420 34th St. Chris Collins, Navy Recruiting Sailors will donate Navy ball caps to District Los Angeles, will give a patients. short speech on the status of the Playtime: 1 p.m. at the Boy & Girls Navy, recruiting and what Club, 2400 Truxtun Ave. Sailors will Bakersfield means to the Navy. play sports and talk to kids about Navy night with the Bakersfield making good choices. Blaze: 7:30 p.m. at Sam Lynn Stadium, 4009 Chester Ave. PreFriday game festivities include swearing in Story time: 10:30 a.m. at Beale ceremony, Naval Air Station Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. Lemoore Color Guard and Cmdr. Two sailors will read and discuss Chris Collins will throw the first adventures in books. pitch.

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“With our goal numbers going down due to low attrition within our ranks, our recruiters are focused on getting the right person for the right job,” Briggs said. Cathy Hansen, president of Bakersfield’s Council of the Navy League, has been a member for 15 years. Hansen said she joined the league because she

has had a soft spot for Navy sailors since she was a little girl. “I love seeing the enthusiasm of our young men and women serving aboard our ships and I truly enjoy hearing the stories of the many veterans within our council,” Hansen said. If you’re interested in joining the local Navy League, visit nlus.org.

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here’s no need to scream for your ice cream Sunday as Moo Creamery offers unlimited samples at its second annual People’s Flavor Awards. But for one lucky person (or family), there’s sure to be some shouting as they exercise bragging rights as the hot new flavor at the local ice creamery. The fun starts at 5 p.m. with a family-style meal of barbecue chicken sandwiches, tri-tip and salsa, mac ’n’ cheese, pretzel dogs, Frito salad and a string bean, sweet corn and tomato salad. There also will be potato chips and dip as well as tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole for snacking between the ice cream. And the ice cream is the star. There are 10 unique flavors in contention for the grand prize of a $75 gift card to Moo and the honor of having your creation on the menu through July and August. That could be a permanent addition if demand is strong like it is for last year’s flavor ra re ap h rw b en a t.lso cam jiches winner,ry Co Po ow avre g a cJe lrin b f-a icte sfn xa e cu o n k sabout P yrn tieds 175 entries this year versus d ve h e t.yh d ig about 100 in the first contest. From those, there were about 40 to 50 “excellent entries,” which were then narrowed further by eliminating flavors Pounds and her husband and co-owner, Richard Yoshimura, had made in the past. (Among the discards: horchata, margarita ice and blue cheese.) Along with a kid-friendly dinner

Chapman) Grandma’s banana pudding: Kettle korn: sweet corn ice cream banana custard ice cream with Nilla with salted candied pecans (David Wafers and marshmallow – Bynum) (Elizabeth Bell) Green “tee”: green tea ice cream Blueberry pie: sour cream ice (grass), brownie chunks (dirt divots), white chocolate chips (golf cream with blueberry swirl and pie dough pieces (Noe/Sullenger balls) (Jeff Winther) family) Chiangmai surprise: coconut milk Creme brulee: sweet zabaglione and lime ice cream infused with basil and lemongrass with a swirl of ice cream with caramelized sugar candied black sesame seeds (Jason bits throughout (Josh Ochoa) Sperber) Plantain and black bean: sweet plantain ice cream with a sweet Taj Mahal: garam masala and black bean swirl (Erik Ortiz) mango (Bill Murphy) Bacon-cheddar chocolate chip: Pineapple upside down cake: sharp cheddar ice cream with brown sugar ice cream with candied bacon and bittersweet candied pineapple, maraschino chocolate chips (Keri Gless) cherries and cake pieces (Lara

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How to participate Payment: $10. Cash, check or credit card accepted; on credit card payments, provide card number, name, address and phone number. For an extra $5, enter your pet into a contest at TailsofBakersfield. org. Winners will be featured in Bakersfield Life magazine. Information: List your name, address, phone number, pet’s name, breed, age and an interesting fact about the pet. Photos will not be returned To submit: Bring pet photo and payment to The Californian, 1707 Eye St. Fill out Tails of Bakersfield form. • E-mail photo to Tails@bakersfield.com. Photo will run when payment is received. • Mail photo and the above information, with your check (payable to Bakersfield SPCA, Alpha Canine Sanctuary, The Cat People or The Friends of the Kern County Animal Shelters Foundation) to Shanan Mallard, P.O. Bin 440, Bakersfield, CA, 93302. You may also pay by credit card, including the above information. • Go to TailsofBakersfield.org and submit your entry and credit card payment.

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Friday Home & Backyard Show, featuring seminars, entertainment, prizes, landscaping, remodeling, cooking shows and more, 2 to 7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave. Free. homeshowconsultants.com or 800-358-7469. Navy League Luncheon, with Cmdr. Chris Collins discussing the status of the Navy and what Bakersfield has meant to the Navy, 11:30 a.m., Victor Victoria’s Restaurant, 1623 19th St. 3420604. Storytime, with Navy sailors, 10:30 a.m., Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. 8680701. Wine Bar Flight, featuring Petite the Wines of Flora Springs, 2006 Trilogy, 2007 Cabernet Wild Boar and more, 4 p.m., Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave. Tastes, $6 to $9. 633-WINE.

Saturday 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. 325-0863, ext. 219. Book signing, with authors Ron and Brenda Brandon of “The Growing Place,” noon, Borders, 4980 Stockdale Highway. 3289800. Certified Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, next to Golden State Mall, 3201 F St. Certified Organic Farmers Market, Artisan and Merchant Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., runs through December, Caffeine Supreme lawn area, corner of F and 20th streets. 805-0430. Family Night, hosted by the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House and Carriage House Estates, with children’s activities from 2 to 4:30 p.m., dinner served from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Carriage House Estates, 8200 Westwold Drive. $10 adults; $5 children. Proceeds to benefit Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. 900-8995. Family Skate Night, 7 to 10 p.m., Rollerama West, 7850 Brimhall Road. $30 includes admission for four (two adults/two children), skate rental, one pizza and pitcher of soda. 589-7555. Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Brimhall Square, 9500 Brimhall Road. Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., “Nuui Cunni” Native American Cultural Center, 2600 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. 760549-0800. Free How-to-Work Workshops, Saturday classes: 10 to 11 a.m. “Exterior Paint & Stains”; 11 a.m. to noon “Installing Laminate Flooring”; 1 to 2 p.m. “Energy Saving Products for the Summer”; and Sunday class: 1 to 2 p.m. “First Aid for Your Yard”; Home Depot. homedepot.com or call 800-430-3376. Free Immunization Clinic, no appointment necessary, immunization cards required, 8 a.m. to noon, Ranch Market, parking lot, 2705 S. H St. 8696740. Grand Hollywood Premier Gala, presented by the American Cancer Society of Kern County; recapture the essence of old Hollywood with gala honoree Wendy Wayne, vintage cars, food, auction treasures, live entertainment, 6 p.m. to midnight, Stockdale Country Club, 7001 Stockdale Highway. 3277827. Introduction to Therapeutic Lifestyle, with a class being offered and low impact exercise program, on certain Saturdays, now through September, Natural Options, 2020 20th St. 327-4220.

Kern River Valley Hiking Club, trip to Sherman Peak & Bass Peak hike on the Kern Plateau, leave at 7:30 a.m., from Chevron station and junction of highways 178 and 184 (Weedpatch Highway). Bring lunch and 2 quarts of water. Dress appropriately. For directions, visit lakeisabella.net/hiking or 7475065 or 778-3453. Lewis Black, with special guest, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $39.50 to $49.50 plus fee. vallitix.com or 324-1369. Live Jazz & Wine Bar, with Steve Eisen and friends, 6 to 8 p.m., Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave. 633WINE. Parents’ Night Out, open to children 4 to 12, with pizza, ice cream, bounce house, crafts, games, sports, 5:30 to 9 p.m., YMCA of Kern County, 5880 District Blvd., #13. $20 nonmembers; free to members. 837-9622. Spanish Storytime, with Clara Castillo, 3 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. Street Teams, opportunity to reach the hurting and needy parts of our community with food, love and prayer, 10:30 a.m., Jesus Shack, 1326 30th St. jesusshack.com or call 324-0638. 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. West Bakersfield Optimist Club, making a difference in the lives of boys who don't fit in the foster-care system, 9 a.m. Saturday, Marie Callendar's, 3801 California Ave. 834-4888. Yokuts Park Fun Run, practice racing and earn points, 7 a.m., Yokuts Park, Empire Drive off Truxtun Avenue. No fee. bakersfieldtrackclub.com or 2034196 or 391-7080.

Sunday Bear Valley Springs Horse Show, classes in halter, showmanship, English and Western, jumping, reining and trail, 8:30 a.m., Bear Valley Springs Equestrian Center, 25101 Bear Valley Road, Tehachapi. Free for spectators but fee for participating. Bear Valley Springs is a gated community. Call for a gate pass to attend. 821-3911, 821-3960 or 972-6617. Beer Bus to Kern River Brewing Company, taste beers, tour the facility with host brewmaster and owner Kyle, lunch will follow, bus departs at 10 a.m., Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave. $39 per person; refreshments/snacks provided on bus. 633-WINE. “Preparing Your Teen for College,” with presenter Dr. Zelma J. Frankhouser, 2 to 3 p.m., Russo’s, 9000 Ming Ave. Free. 665-4686 or 831-1125.

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with Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold, 6:30 p.m. $27.751142 S. P St. $47.75 plus fee. July 15: Bill Pickett Invitational Sept. 21: Je’Caryous Johnson’s Rodeo, with food, music, Cheaper to Keep Her, 8 p.m. entertainment, prizes and more, $31-$36 plus fee. gates open at 6:30 p.m., show at Sept. 29: Carrie Underwood 7:30 p.m. $10 advance for adults; “Play On Tour,” with Billy $7 youth 6-12, children under 5 Currington and Sons of Sylvia, are free; $15 at the door. Tickets 7:30 p.m. $34-$54 plus fee. available at Western Emporium, Ebony Counseling Center, Kern Oct. 15: World Vision Presents County Black Chamber of “Make A Difference Tour Commerce, Dr. Martin Luther King 2010,” 7 p.m. $24.50-$49.50 plus Jr. Center & the Kern County fee. Fairgrounds Box Office. 703-7955 or 833-4917. Fishlips Bar & Grill Aug. 1: 13th annual Lowrider 1517 18th St. Tickets at Nationals, featuring dubs, euros, vallitix.com or 322-5200. imports, lowriders including Aug. 3: Kinky Friedman “The motorcycles, bicycles and Go West Young Kinky Tour,” 8 hoppers and more, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $25 plus fee. p.m. $25 adults; children 7 to 11 Aug. 5: The Nappy Roots, with are $5; children 6 and under are special guests, 9 p.m. $12 plus free. lowridernationals.com or fee; 21 & over only. 323-352-8384. Aug. 13: The Band of Heathens, with special guests, 9 Fox Theater p.m. $10 plus fee; 21 & over only. 2001 H St. Tickets at Oct 5: Dave Alvin & The Guilty vallitix.com or 324-1369. Band, 8 p.m. $20 plus fee; 21 & July 18: Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube: How the West was One, over only. doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8. Kern County Museum $43.50 to $106.50 plus fee. 3801 Chester Ave. Tickets at July 31: Barry Bowles’ Friends bakersfieldvillagefest.com or with Benefits: A Romantic vallitix.com or 322-5200. Comedy Stageplay, starring Brian Hooks, doors open at 6 Sept. 11: Village Fest Party of p.m., show at 7 p.m. $20.50 to the Year! Featuring 17 bands, 60 $39.50 plus fee. breweries, 25 Central Coast wineries and food from local Aug. 4: Los Lonely Boys, with restaurants, 6 to 10 p.m. $60 special guest, doors open at 7 advance; $68 day of show at the p.m., show at 8 p.m. $29.50 to gate, 21 and over only. Includes $49.50. 15 drink samples and unlimited Aug. 21: Bud Light Comedy food samples. Benefitting CARE. Jam with Darren Carter & Joe Medina, 8 p.m. $20, $30 plus Nile Theater fee. Oct. 7: Keith Sweat, doors open 1721 19th St. Tickets at vallitix.com or 322-5200. at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $35 to Aug. 6: Darren Gholston, with $55. special guest L. Young, 7:30 p.m. Buck Owens Crystal Palace $22 plus fee; 21 and over only. 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. Tickets at vallitix.com or 322- The Dome 5200. 2201 V St. Tickets at vallitix.com or 322-5200. July 22: Chuck Wicks, 7 p.m., $12.50 to $20.50 plus fee. July 17: Old School Summer Oct. 6: David Allan Coe, 7 p.m. Jam, with Ready for the World, Club Nouveau and Klymax, 8 p.m., $25.50 to $35.50 plus fee. $35 plus fee.

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The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, July 8, 2010

Eye Street THEATER Seussical Jr., for ages 6 to 18, morning session from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday, now until July 15, Bakersfield Music Theatre School of Performing Arts, 1927 Eye St. 7160316 or 325-6100. “Melon Colony,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. 327-PLAY. “The Villain of Mystery Island,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $20 adults; $18 seniors; $9 children ages 12 and under Friday and Saturday; $18 adults; $9 students with ID on Sunday. 587-3377. “Urinetown, the Musical,” doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; doors open at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Stars Dinner Theatre, 1931 Chester Ave. $50 to $55; show-only tickets $30. 325-6100. 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. Omnipresent Puppet Theatre, presents “Little Red Riding Hood,” 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $6. 587-3377.

ART “A Computer Blaze of Colors,” by Bill Tomlinson, on display until July 31, JP Jennings Gallery, 1700 Chester Ave. 323-1622. All Media Class, by instructor Phyllis Oliver, all media welcome, with color theory stressed. For more information or to register, email 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. 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 3993707 for more information or to register. Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Drawing, by instructor Nina Landgraff, series of five twohour classes. Call for more information or to register. 3047002. Cherice Hatton, featured artist for July, Russo’s, 9000 Ming Ave. russosbooks.com or 665-4686. Exhibit on Display, “The Masterworks of Western Paintings,” “Best of the West:

Bakersfield Collects,” and paintings by Aron Wiesenfeld, now on display until Aug. 22, Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. bmoa.org or 323-7219. “Fashion Forward” Art Exhibit, by appointment only, on display until Aug. 5, The Micro Gallery, 6300 Coffee Road. 301-3283. Framing Clinic, with Toni Lott, for artists who want to frame their work, began April 7, running noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 2053488 for more information or to register. Mary Lou Slinkard, featured artist for the month of July, Dagny’s Coffee Co., 1600 20th St. 634-0806. “On the Road Again,” group art show on display through August, Bakersfield Mazda, 3201 Cattle Drive. 328-8000. The Art Center, 1817 Eye St., 8692320; 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. Free art classes, for home-school parents, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Call to reserve your spot. Moore’s Art Studio, 10205 Hurlingham Drive. 588-7769. 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.

MUSIC Acoustic Kern River Brewing Company, 13415 Sierra Highway, Kernville, 760-376-2337; Slideways with Keith Hall and Joan Fraley, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday. Alternative Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St., 324-2557; Joey Romley & Friends, 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Blues Kern River Blues Society Jam, 2 to 8 p.m. every second Saturday, Trout’s, 805 N. Chester Ave. 8727517. Vinny’s Bar & Grill, 2700 S. Union Ave., jam session, 2 p.m. Sundays. 21 and over. myspace.com/vinnys_bar.

Classic Rock Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; The Resistors, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Lone Oak Lounge, 10612 Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; No Limit, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Kern River Saloon, 20 Tobias St., Kernville, 760-376-4786; Left Coast Groovies, 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Old River Monte Carlo, 9750 Taft Highway, 837-0250; Catch 22, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

GO & DO Lewis Black, with special guest, 8 p.m. Saturday, Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $39.50 to $49.50 plus fee. vallitix.com or 324-1369. T-Bones Steakhouse, 8020 District Blvd., 398-1300; The BEAgles, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday.

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. Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S. Chester Ave., 831-1315; Teddy Spanke and the Tex Pistols, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Tejon Club, 117 El Tejon Ave., 3921747; Crossroads, 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; Country Club, 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Cover Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; Chrisanova, The People’s Band, 9 p.m. Thursday.

Dancing Joaquin Squares, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Rasmussen Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $5. 324-1390, 325-3086 or 399-3658. Folklorico Classes, advance dancers/performing group 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays; and beginners, all ages, 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Fruitvale-Norris Park, 6221 Norris Road. $22 per month for beginners; $25 per month for advance dancers. 833-8790. Mavericks Singles, ballroom and country dancing with music by Country George, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Kern City Town Hall, 1003 Pebble Beach Drive. $6 member; $8 guest. 831-9241. Pairs and Spares Dance, 7:30 p.m. each Friday, Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $5; $7 nonmembers. 399-3575 or 332-1537. Ballroom Dance Party with The Dancesteppers, will hold their “Red, White and Blue Dance,” with music by Ted E Bear, 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $10 guests; free for members. 8339568 or 322-5765.

Country Dance, with music provided Jerri Arnold & Stars & Guitars, jam session, all artists welcome, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane. Dance classes, beginning West Coast swing, intermediate/ advanced West Coast swing with instructor Mimi Johanson, at 8214 Mossrock Drive. Call 330-9616 for details. Scottish Country Dancing, with the Kern County Scottish Society, beginners welcome, 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Norris Road Veterans Hall, upstairs, 400 W. Norris Road. 822-3998. Whirlaways Square Dance Club, with caller Rick Hampton, 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Monday. whirlaways.org or 398-3394. Dance Drill Classes, beginning belly dancing, 8 p.m. every Tuesday; advanced belly dancing, 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday, Centre Stage Studio, 1710 Chester Ave. $5 drop-in fee for beginning belly dancing; $15 for advanced belly dancing. Bring knee pads and yoga mat to advanced class. 323-5215.

DJ Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road, 325-6864; DJ, 9 p.m. Thursday and Saturday. Finish Line Sports Bar & Grill, inside the Red Lion Hotel, 2400 Camino Del Rio Court, 327-0681; 9 p.m. every Thursday. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; with DJ Chill in the Mixx, 5 p.m. every Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Tam O’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista, 324-6774: with DJ Escandalosa in the Mixx, 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tailgaters, 900 Truxtun Ave., Suite 110, 322-9800; 5 to 11 p.m. Tuesday.

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; Jazz Connection with Steve Eisen and Mark Meyer, 6 to 8 p.m. every Saturday. Live Jazz & Wine Bar, with Jazz Connection featuring Paul Cierley and friends, along with 24 wines, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave. 633-WINE. 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; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays and Sundays. Cactus Valley Mexican Restaurant, 4215 Rosedale Highway, 633-1948; 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday; beer pong and happy hour all day with karaoke 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Crossroads Pizzeria, 4200 New Stine Road, 397-5000; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Don Perico Restaurant, 2660 Oswell St., Suite 133, 871-2001; 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Pour House, 4041 Fruitvale Ave., 589-9300; 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 9000 Ming Ave., 664-1400; 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays. The Old River Monte Carlo, 9750 Taft Highway, 837-0250; 8 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. Vinny’s Bar & Grill, 2700 S. Union Ave., 7 p.m. Thursdays. 21 and over. myspace.com/ vinnys_bar. Banacek’s Lounge, 4601 State Road, 387-9224; 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 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. Karaoke. The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; hosted by Ed Loverr, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday. Del Rio Cocktail Lounge, 5840 State Road, 393-0262; every other 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. Camino Real Restaurant, 3500 Truxtun Ave., 852-0493; 9:30 p.m. Sundays. The Playhouse, 2915 Taft Highway; 397-3599; 7 to 10 p.m. Sundays. Schweitzer’s Pit Stop, 10807 Rosedale Highway, 587-8888; 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. The Wrecking Yard, 9817 S. Union Ave., 827-9192; 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Karaoke. Buck Owens Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd., 3287560; 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays. Caltado’s Pizzeria, 6111 Niles St., 363-7200; 6:15 to 10:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Karaoke. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; Wild West Entertainment, 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.

Thursday, July 8, 2010 The Bakersfield Californian

Eye Street 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 Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; karaoke with host Ben Lara, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. 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. Camino Real Restaurant, 3500 Truxtun Ave., 852-0493; Son Tropical, 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays. Tam O’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista, 324-6774: Salsa dancing, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Chencho’s Bar & Grill, 2201 V St., 327-0190; Salsa Sundays, with a DJ, 3 to 10 p.m., salsa lessons are offered at 6 p.m. Sundays. $5 after 6 p.m.

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

Oldies KC Steakhouse, 2515 F St., 3229910; 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, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. every Thursday. Tam O'Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista, 324-6774; The Press featuring Larry V., 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Bistro After Dark, 5105 California Ave., 323-3905; Old School Saturdays with Noe G, 10 p.m. every Saturday. Ladies free/$10 cover.

Open Mic Vinny’s Bar & Grill, 2700 S. Union Ave., hosted by Robert Spalding, 7 to 11 p.m. every Thursday. myspace.com/ vinnys_bar.

Rock Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; live bands, 9 p.m. every Thursday. B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Port Alice, 9 p.m. Friday; Vanity Avenue, 9 p.m. Saturday. Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road, 325-6864; Elevation 406, 9 p.m. Friday. Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; rock DJ, 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Free.

Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 3230053; Big Dawg, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; Back Up Johnny, 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; Missing Autumn, 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Free.

Rock n’ Roll Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S. Chester Ave., 831-1315; Two Timers, 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday.

Rock remixes “Rock It Fridays,” 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every Friday, DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. 323-7111.

Trivia night Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; Trivia Night with Dave Rezac, 10 p.m. Tuesdays.

Variety Marriott Hotel at the Convention Center, 801 Truxtun Ave., 323-1900: In the Mixx with DJ Noe G., mixing all your feelgood music every Friday. 21 & over only. Golden State Mall, 3201 F St., Dance to Joe Loco, duet every Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS Monday 7/12 Kids Cooking Camp for ages 6 to 11, 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Highway. $190 per week; $170 for second child. 8344433. Pee Wee Sports, includes soccer, track and field, T-ball, basketball, kickball, for ages 3-5 years, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, Saunders Recreational Facility, 3300 Palm St. $45 for five classes. 326-3866. Recreational Swim Team, yearround swim team, learn to develop swimming skills, strokes, techniques, abilities, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, McMurtrey Aquatic Center, 1325 Q St. $60 per month. www.bakersfieldswim.us or 8527430. 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. 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. Skate Camp, with lessons, skate time, Xbox, food, video, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Big City Skatepark, 4350 Wible Road. $150. bigcityskatepark.com or 398-0030. Skateboarding Camp, for ages 5 and up, all levels, 9 to 11 a.m.

GO & DO Adult Book Discussion on “The Lovely Bones,” 11:15 a.m.; also, movie showing of “The Lovely Bones” from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. 868-0745. Monday through Thursday, Beach Skate Park, 3400 21st St. $60; must bring skateboard, helmet and pads. 326-3866. Summer Camp, “Geology Rocks” for campers 5 to 7, “Kitchen Science” for campers 8 to 11, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave. Half day: $115; $90, members. Full day: $200; $160 members. kcmuseum.org or 8525050. Summer Day Camp, for ages 4 to 12, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, now until Aug. 20, Suburu School, 7315 Harris Road. $25 per day per child. ymcaofkern.org or 837-9622. Summer Science Camp, “Lost Arts & Science,” for grades 1-3, learn life skills through art and science; and “Weird Science Technology,” for grades 4-8, do science experiments and make a DVD to take home, 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave. $80; $70 members, includes mid-morning snack, T-shirt and materials. 3246350.

Tuesday 7/13 Creative Corner Bazaar, featuring handmade items such as fabric art, kitchen accessories, quilts, children’s items and more, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Villas at Scenic River, 4015 Scenic River Lane. 871-3340 or 619-4153. Culinary Arts Program Gourmet Dinners, by BC’s culinary students, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, now through July 15, Bakersfield College, Renegade Room, 1801 Panorama Drive. $10.95; take-out meals available. Reservations required, 395-4441. Farmers market, 4 to 7 p.m. now through November, Central Park at Mill Creek, 21st and R streets. Free Immunization Clinic, no appointment necessary, immunization cards required, 9 a.m. to noon Wal-Mart, parking lot, 8400 Rosedale Highway. 8696740. Oildale Farmers Market, 3 to 6 p.m., now through September, northeast corner of North Chester Avenue and Norris Road, Oildale. 868-0328. Sierra Club Conditioning Hikes, three to five miles, 7 p.m., meet at corner of highways 178 and 184. 872-2432 or 873-8107. “Start Smart” Teen Driver’s Safety Program, 6 to 8 p.m., Golden Hills Community Service District, 21415 Reeves St., Tehachapi. Free. 824-2408.

Wednesday 7/14 Allstar Weekend, with Hello Friday, doors open at 5 p.m., Jerry’s Pizza, 1817 Chester Ave. $15. Tickets online at tgptix.com or World Records, Outer Limits, Impact Streetwear. 742-6306. Bakersfield Blaze vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Sam Lynn Ballpark, 4009 Chester Ave. $5-$9. bakersfieldblaze.com or 716-HITS. BC Men’s Basketball Summer Camp, co-ed for ages 5 to 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Bakersfield College, Gym, 1801 Panorama Drive. $75 per player. Details, visit bakersfieldcollege.edu/athletics/M ensBasketball or 395-4553. Farmers Market, 3 to 6 p.m., Kern County Department of Public Health, 1800 Mt. Vernon Ave. 868-0328. Free Immunization Clinic, no appointment necessary, immunization cards required, 9 a.m. to noon, Kern County Department of Human Services, 100 E. California Ave. 869-6740. Friends of the Kern County Library Used Book Sale, members only, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; public sale, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday (half-price day Saturday), Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. kerncountylibrary.org or call 8680796. Ladies Night, learn about stretching, bike fit, bike repair, nutrition and more, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every second Wednesday, Action Sports, 9500 Brimhall Road, Suite 400. 833-4000. Songwriters’ Showcase, hosted by Chuck Seaton and Billy Russell, 7 p.m., The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road. 831-1413.

Thursday 7/15 Adult Book Discussion, on “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” 11:15 a.m., Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. 868-0745. Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, with food, music, entertainment, prizes and more, gates open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m., Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S P St. $10 advance for adults; $7 youth 6-12, children under 5 are free; $15 at the door. Tickets available at Western Emporium, Ebony Counseling Center, Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center & the Kern County Fairgrounds Box Office. 703-7955 or 833-4917. Concerts by The Fountain, country music with Country Club, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. Demo, with pro teams Baker, Deathwish and Shake Junt giving demonstrations, autograph signing, Big City Skatepark, 4350 Wible Road. $5. bigcityskatepark.com or 3980030.

Hooters “Summer Car Nights,” open to all car and truck enthusiasts, 6 to 8 p.m., now until Aug. 26, Hooters, 4208 Rosedale Highway. 327-9711, ext. 242. “Make A Splash” Summer Reading Program, at all Kern County Libraries, now through July 31. kerncountylibrary.org. Meet, Greet & Eat, with Doug Dresser of Firestone-Walker Brewing Co., enjoy six local beers and gourmet sausages, 5 to 8 p.m., Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave. $15 beer tasting, $10 food. 633-WINE. Night of Song with Camilla Twisselman, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, The Micro Gallery, 6300 Coffee Road. $20 per night; $10 children under 18 and students w/ID. Drinks and appetizers included. 301-3283. YMCA Accepting Outdoor Soccer Registrations, for children kindergarten through third grade. Season is from Aug. 2 to Oct. 2. Location of practice and games will be announced at a later time. $75 per child. Copy of birth certificate required at registration. 837-9622.

Friday 7/16 “Alice in Wonderland,” presented by NOR Junior Theater, 7 p.m. Friday and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, North High School, 300 Galaxy Ave. $7. Wine Bar Flight, featuring 2007 Napa Cab Flight, Quivet Cellars Spring Mountain, Cabernet Wild Boar, Caymus Special Selection and more, 4 p.m., Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave. Tastes, $5 to $11. 633-WINE.

Saturday 7/17 Bakersfield Blaze vs. Visalia Rawhide, 7:30 p.m. Saturday through Monday, Sam Lynn Ball Park, 4009 Chester Ave. $5-$9. bakersfieldblaze.com or 716-HITS. 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. 325-0863, ext. 219. Bakersfield Speedway, Late Models, American Stocks, Mini Stocks, Mini Dwarfs, gates open at 4:30 p.m.; races begin at 6 p.m., Bakersfield Speedway, 5001 N. Chester Ave. $15; $5 ages 6-12; under 5 free. bakersfieldspeedway.com or call 393-3373. Certified Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, next to Golden State Mall, 3201 F St.