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16 The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, June 2, 2011

BY JENNIFER SELFCalifornian lifestyles editor

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It’s not for nothing that Andy Ander-sen calls his work “doodling onsteroids.” In the artist’s Eye Gallerypiece alone, a careful look reveals a

couple of faceless cherubs, a train, sever-al denuded trees, a profusion of patterns— even the space shuttle is there in thecenter, blasting off.

“The piece started with a vague ideaand unveiled itself after many hours ofbinge drawing,” Anderson shared via ouremail chat.

“There is no definite conclusion inmind, just infinite possibilities andimprovised choice selections.”

Andersen, 25, is one of 10 artists select-ed for Eye Gallery 2011, an art seriessponsored by The Californian that isattempting something of a reboot in ourfifth year.

We looked far and wide for fresh per-spectives and found several excitingyoung artists whose work we’re sharingwith readers.

All the art is for sale and will be on dis-play at the Bakersfield Museum of Artstarting June 16.

Andersen, who is studying to be an artteacher, said the key to his work is that hedoesn’t overthink it. He lets inspirationwhisper in his ear and his pencil does therest.

More of our conversation with the Cen-tennial High graduate, who works as aretoucher/graphic designer at ChristianHall Photography:

Arts are being cut at schools all overthese days. Are you afraid for your jobprospects?

Artist doodles the possibilitiesAndy Andersen’s workcreates itself during‘hours of binge drawing’

FELIX ADAMO / THE CALIFORNIAN

Andy Andersen’s Eye Gallery work is titled “Alpha and Omega.” What does the young artist’s work say about him? “That I am opento letting my mind run a little wild.”

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Editor Jennifer Self | Phone 395-7434 | e-mail [email protected]

About Eye GalleryEye Gallery, a partnership of The

Californian and the Bakersfield

Museum of Art, is celebrating five

years of bringing the works of dozens

of local artists into the homes of our

readers. Over the next several weeks,

we will unveil truly distinctive pieces

of art — drawings, paintings,

photographs — and interviews with

the 10 artists who created them. Then,

on June 16, we will celebrate the

artists at a reception at BMoA, where

the public is invited to see the art up

close. We’ll have more details as the

date draws near, but mark your

calendars now.

Thursday, June 2, 2011 The Bakersfield Californian 17

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Buy yourself an axe to grind

BY MATT MUNOZBakotopia.com editor

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Having a Metallica-autographed gui-tar won’t make you play like KirkHammett as you scratch out version

5,896 of “Enter Sandman” for friends andfamily.

But owning that particular axe couldmake you the envy of every metal-lovin’maniac in Bakersfield — and as a side bene-fit, the money you spend to buy it will keeptroops in deodorant and mouthwash asthey serve their country overseas.

The ESP Metallica guitar is just one ofseveral signed by giants of the instrumentfor Scott Stock, the annual party, now in itsfifth year, hosted by radio personality ScottCox and Fishlips Bar & Grill to support thetroops.

“This thing lends itself to being prettyrowdy. It’s the most fun night of entertain-ment and debauchery that happens in Bak-ersfield every year,” said Cox, never one forunderstatement.

Fishlips’ partnership with OperationInterdependence, the group that deliverspersonal items to the troops, began in July2006.

With the endorsement of Cox, the restau-rant decided to rename the event Scott-stock two years later. Joining Cox as co-hostat Saturday’s event will be Bakersfield IraqiWar veteran and former NFL defensive line-men Jeremy Staat.

“Guys like him are why OI does what theydo and why I wanna help them — peoplewho are putting their lives on the line,” saidCox.

“This organization has no overhead, nosalaries. Everything goes towards these kidsin Iraq.”

Since 2007, Scott Stock has helped raisemore than $78,000 for Operation Interde-pendence.

This year they hope to bring that cumula-tive total to $100,000.

On the entertainment side, local bands1916, Buck Shot and Weapons of MassDestruction will be setting the Fishlips stageablaze with Celtic rock, country and blues.

“There’s nothing subtle about thesegroups — all great musicians, and there willbe lots of cowbell,” Cox predicted. “That’swhy we didn’t book Yanni, Kenny G or any-body else that was gonna bring you downthis year. It’s about making a lot of racket forthe right cause.”

But the main event — the thing thatmakes this particular party stand out fromall others — are the guitars.

This year’s collection includes a raffle ofautographed models from country legendMerle Haggard, classic rockers REO Speed-wagon, and blues masters Joe Bonamassaand Albert Lee. And included with the Leeguitar are two tickets to his June 16 show atthe venue. After that, things are about to goup to 11.

Diehard collectors will really be diggingdeep during the auction, which has the

autographed Metallica axe, a Warlock basssigned by Gene Simmons of KISS along withgirlfriend and 1982 Playmate of the YearShannon Tweed, and a custom-painted“Budweiser Troop” guitar by Bakersfieldartist Craig Fraser, which is signed byNASCAR racing champion Kevin Harvick.

Included with the Harvick package is a neonbar light donated by Advance Beverage.

Fishlips owner Shawna Haddad-Byers,who affectionately referred to the behind-the-scenes work as “organized chaos,” saidthe efforts of OI are very dear to her heart asa mother and American.

“I would be very proud if my son put on auniform, but I do hope he never has to. Iappreciate the men and women who takecare of business. Every time we do a raffle,there’s always someone with a story toshare about their child or someone theyknow being deployed.”

And Byers is always on the lookout formore fodder for the auction.

From touring bands who hit the club, toreaching out to somebody who knowssomebody, she said she relies on a networkof supporters and their tips.

In previous years Cox and crew have col-lected an all-star batch of heavy slingers,including BB King, Willie Nelson, Dick Dale,Korn, Ted Nugent, Kinky Friedman, GaryHoey, Junior Brown, as well as NFL footballsfrom pro players Tom Brady, Steve Young,Stephen Neal and Joey Porter, among manyothers.

“We’re always collecting guitars all yearround, but we really start pushing comeJanuary a few months before,” she said.

Cox said scoring this year’s Metallica gui-tar is by far one of his proudest moments.

“I’ve never seen so many guys morepumped about helping the troops thanMetallica.

“They never sign anything, but theyjumped on board for this right away. ThatMetallica ESP guitar is the holy grail of thisthing. It’s the same model that James Het-field plays. I think we have the greatest hitsof guitars this year. These will be going overreally well.”

And although the legendary rockers aresincere, they do have one condition regard-ing winning their prized possession.

“Metallica has a business guy that scoursthe Web. If they see this guitar up on eBay,those guys will personally hunt you downand do something very bad.”

Cox said another of the evening’s popularprizes is sure to be the $5,000 in servicesfrom Bakersfield plastic surgeon Dr. VipDev up for grabs.

Among the evening’s sponsors are GuitarCenter, California Keyboards, Front PorchMusic, and ZT Amplifiers, which will beproviding amps for the performers as wellas for the raffle.

In the spirit of responsible partying,organizers will be offering free sober rideshome, courtesy of Northwest BakersfieldToyota Scion.

Fishlips will also be accepting cash andcheck drop-off donations the day of theevent.

“Come on out and help these kids stuckin a really bad place. Bring lots and lots ofmoney, have a beer, a Stevie Ray Vaughanfrom the menu and hang out with every-body,” Cox said.

Metallica-signed guitartops hot items up for bidat Scott Stock fundraiser

MICHAEL FAGANS / THE CALIFORNIAN

KERN radio personality Scott Cox will be hosting the Fifth Annual Scott Stock fundrais-er at Fishlips on Saturday. On stage with Cox are a bass signed by Gene Simmons ofKISS, a Fender Squire signed by Merle Haggard, an Epiphone Les Paul to be signed byJoe Bonamassa and another Epiphone Junior signed by REO Speedwagon.

Fifth Annual Scott StockWhen: 7:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: Fishlips, 1517 18th St.

Admission: $15

Information: 324-2557 or oidelivers.org

If you can’t go but would like to

donate, write a check to Operation

Interdependence and drop it by

Fishlips.

ABOUT OPERATIONINTERDEPENDENCE

Founded in 2001 by Albert R. Rente-ria, a Marine, Operation Interdepen-dence is a national nonprofitorganization that acts as a civilian-to-military delivery system, making it easyfor Americans to contribute basic careitems to deployed frontline military inAfghanistan and Iraq.

The organization is able to produceeach care package for $5.

At $15 a Scott Stock ticket, you’llalready be sending some love to threesoldiers in need.

“You’d think that items like deodor-ant, mouthwash and toothpaste wouldbe readily available but that’s not alwaysthe case,” Cox said.

“Hard candies are really popularthere to keep the dirt out of your mouthand for passing out to keep those kidsloving Americans.”


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BY STEFANI DIASCalifornian assistant lifestyles editor

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When you hear the phrase“it runs in the family,” it’smore often in reference

to red hair or dimples than artisticskill. But that’s not the case for Ali-son Beitzell and her family, aneclectic collection of artists whowill be showing their work at theThicker than Water show on Fri-day.

Although Beitzell has shown herpaintings at galleries around town,she opted for something a littleunconventional for this exhibit byhosting it at the Junior LeagueCommunity Center on 19th Street.It was Beitzell’s aunt Toni Solanowho suggested the venue after herdaughter Sam had a show there.

“She’s talked about it (a familyshow) for a long time. She’s alwayswanted to do something like thissince there are so many artisticpeople in our family,” Beitzell said.

And she’s not exaggerating. Thelineup for this show reads morelike a family reunion than an artexhibit. That’s to say nothing of thevarious mediums in which the

family works, including sugar,paints and “junk.”

With such a large collection ofartists, it might seem like thiswould have been a difficult showto mount. But Beitzell said takingthe initiative with the unconven-tional venue helped move thingsalong.

“It was awesome not having towait around for someone to getback to you. (The show) was do-it-yourself. It’s really easy withthis many people, everyonedoing their part.”

Paintings, kids’ art, ‘junk’Beitzell will be showing por-

traits, but she is not the onlypainter of people in the bunch.Cousin Sam Solano also paints,although Beitzell said “our stylesare really different,” describingSolano’s work as fun.

A little outside of the ordinary, atleast in Bakersfield galleries, is the

work of Solano’s boyfriend, ChrisHarned, who specializes in graffitiart.

Like Solano, sister Vanessa Tin-gley will have paintings on display,which Beitzell described as cutedepictions of subjects such asbirds and lollipops.

Beitzell’s brother Jake Pritchardtakes a darker turn with his paint-

ings, which Beitzell said stem fromhis love of the macabre and horrormovies.

Speaking of the macabre,Pritchard’s girlfriend, MoniqueRobles, will present her Day of theDead-stylized sugar skulls, whichare resplendently jeweled and glit-tered.

Another family artist who is sure

to turn some heads with his workis Beitzell’s father, Gary Pritchard.An engineer by trade, he’s exhibit-ing customized stainless-steeltractor stools.

Pritchard’s son-in-law (andBeitzell’s husband), Jeff Beitzell,who uses the professional nameFourEyes, is into customization

Family mounts ownexhibit of artworks

Artistic clanwith a plan

Thicker than Water: A Family Art ShowWhen: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday

Where: Junior League of

Bakersfield, 1928 19th St.

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Artists from Thicker Than Water: A Family Art Show, which will open at the Junior League CommunityCenter Friday. Front, from left: Stella Beitzell, Selah Delgadillo and Parker Beitzell. Second row, from left:Jeff Beitzell, Toni Solano, Jessika Solano, Vanessa Tingley, Monique Robles and Jake Pritchard. Third row,from left: Alison Beitzell, Gary Pritchard, Ann Pritchard and Oscar Delgadillo.

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BY STEFANI DIASCalifornian assistant lifestyles editor

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Many things in life come downto connections, so it’s no sur-prise an artistic triumvirate of

women is at the heart of the latestshow at Metro Galleries. “Chronicles:Transitions Through Time,” which isMetro’s second all-woman show,opens with a reception for First Friday.

“Chronicles” is the continued col-laboration of artists Chris McKee,Claire Putney and Barbara Reid,whose work together began last yearthrough the Artists Creating Commu-nity program. Started by the ArtsCouncil of Kern, the program, whichfocuses on the principle that the artscan be used for hope and change,selects a social topic and nonprofitpartner for each show.

The trio teamed with another artistfor two previous shows — “Ebb &Flow” (about the Kern River) inAugust and “ConTextual” (on litera-cy) in February — although this oneis not affiliated with the Arts Council.

This time, the women joined withartist Marlene Tatsuno on the exhibit,which is a narrative of experiencesand encounters throughout time.

Gallery owner Don Martin is donat-ing 10 percent of opening night pro-ceeds to the Women and Girls Fundof Kern County, a leadership initia-tive of the Kern Community Founda-tion. Martin said he donated morethan $700 to the fund last year.

Comings and goingsHolding its grand opening Friday is

the Reiter Gallery, the creation ofphotographer Mitch Reiter. A nativeof Los Angeles, Reiter is “brand-new”to Bakersfield, having recentlybought a home here with his wifeand two children.

“We love it here. It’s close-knit. Welike the smaller community. Wewanted to get out of crazy L.A. It wastoo congested, too hectic.”

Reiter, who previously had a galleryin Venice where he exhibited his pho-tos, said the new gallery on Chester

Avenue will show his work along withofferings from other local artists. ForFriday’s installation, Reiter’s workswill be shown along with the works offellow Bakersfield Art Group mem-bers Deon Bell and Johnny Ramos,whose Bossanova Studios has shownReiter’s photos. Works from localartist Jeremy White and Alex Cas-taneda of Los Angeles also will be ondisplay.

Reiter said he plans for newmonthly installations timed withFirst Fridays. Upcoming plansinclude a greyscale themed exhibitwith black-and-white photos andpaintings and a car show.

As one gallery arrives on Chester,another departs with the news thatThe Foundry will no longer operateout out of JP Jennings Custom Pic-ture Framing. The artists’ club, whichjoined the space in October, will nothave a show Friday and has putfuture exhibits on hold. Co-founderand artist Christina Sweet said theyare looking for a spot in centraldowntown (possibly around 19th or20th streets) or Mill Creek areas. Shesaid the club will spend time locatinga venue more suitable to host work-shops and gallery exhibits independ-ently.

Looking back, Sweet said she ishappy with the exhibits and theclub’s goals.

“The Foundry’s intention hasalways been to be a club and to sup-port artists in displaying and further-ing themselves within the artcommunity. We were blessed to havethe opportunity to have a functionalgallery to begin our journey.”

If you’re interested in making con-tact with any of the artists, someexhibit their work independently onFirst Fridays, and Sweet said there areplans to revamp the club’s onlinegallery to display more members’works. Visit bakersfieldfoundry.com.

Mike Barker at FarmacyMike Barker has a secret. The well-

established local artist has been creatingbeautiful pieces of art, crafted fromepoxy-resin and spray enamel, since thelate ’60s, but how he creates his master-pieces remains a secret. “It’s a techniquethat I have developed over the years,” hesaid. “It’s become my signature. It’s astyle that I have not seen replicated any-where else. And I’d like to keep it thatway, for now. Maybe I’ll pass the processdown to my son, but not yet.”

Currently several pieces of his artcan be seen on display and for saleinside the Padre Hotel’s Farmacy Cafe.Coincidentally, Barker spent many ofhis childhood afternoons hanging outin that location.

“My dad used to own the two-storybarber shop that was here many, manyyears ago,” he said. “I learned how toshine shoes here. I’d watch movies atthe Fox Theater and then come overhere and watch my dad work. This spotmeans a lot to me. Downtown reallymeans a lot to me. I’m proud of itsgrowth and love of the arts.”

Having shown his work across thenation and in a handful of other coun-tries, Barker remains humble. “I’m notthe typical artist,” he said. “I’m a bigburly guy. I guess you could say I’m agentle giant. I love to talk about mywork and hear what others think of it.This is my passion. Even if I never soldanother piece I would continue topaint. I’d just have to find a big storagespace.”

Barker’s show will be at Farmacythrough June.— Jason Gutierrez contributed to this report

Together ‘Through Time’‘Chronicles: TransitionsThrough Time’When: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday

Where: Metro Galleries, 1604

19th St.

Information: 654-2511

Reiter Gallery grand openingWhen: 7 to 11 p.m. Friday

Where: Reiter Gallery, 1914

Chester Ave.


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himself as a pinstriping pro. Along with canvases and abowling pin, he will have a pinstriped skateboard on hand,which will be auctioned off to benefit Board for Snots, anorganization that provides refurbished boards to under-privileged kids.

Beitzell’s aunt Ann Pritchard is a standout not only forher stained glass work but also her unique family connec-tion. She is the sister of Beitzell’s mother, Margie, and mar-ried to Beitzell’s father’s brother (have a headache yet?).

And what some consider junk, others see as art — andjunk. Beitzell describes her brother Josh Pritchard’s art as“junk sculpture,” metal works fused together.

Oscar Delgadillo, boyfriend of Toni Solano’s daughterJessika, is an emerging painter whose work will be on dis-play.

“He’s an amazing painter who will never admits he’sgood but he’s absolutely amazing,” Beitzell said.

Jessika Solano and the Beitzells’ niece Alexis Nyal willshow off their photography skills with prints. Only 16, Nyalalready has a scholarship to a photography school.

Speaking of young artists, the children in the family arealso getting in on the show, which Beitzell said is to beexpected.

“Coming from us, being in that environment, it’s naturalfor them to be expressing themselves in art. They live andbreathe art; it’s just part of their lives.”

The Beitzells’ children, Parker and Stella, will both bepart of the show, with Parker taking after his uncle Joshwith “junk” work. Beitzell said he works with a hammerand nails into wood and paints it, which “is pretty cool for a7-year-old.”

Josh’s children, Taylor and Wyatt, also will participate inthe show along with Delgadillo’s daughter, Selah.

Wrapping up the show is the family’s “witch doctor,”which is how Beitzell said her aunt Toni is referred.

If something is amiss, Beitzell said the refrain is “ask thewitch doctor; she’ll know.”

The woman with “cures for everything” will representthe healing arts with sugar scrubs and natural organic sheabutter.

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“How Her Garden Grows” by Barbara Reid, left, and “Vase #3” by Marlene Tatsuno are among the exhibits at the“Chronicles: Transitions Through Time” show at Metro Galleries.

Trio of women collaborate onencore show for First Friday


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Ann Sullivan predicts thosewho visit the opening of“Just Desserts” Friday

evening at the Art Center will findtheir taste buds demanding atten-tion.

“I think (visitors) are going to behungry when they leave after see-ing all that art,” said Sullivan,manager of the Bakersfield ArtAssociation’s gallery.

As the exhibit’s title suggests,most of the paintings portraysweet treats and several depictluscious delicacies whipped up atlocally owned shops.

BAA member Karen Kingexplained a bit more about thesubject matter, explaining thatthree businesses — Dewar’s, CaféBeignet and Frosting, Ink —allowed artists to make sketches,take photographs or paint an on-the-spot canvas of their goods andpremises.

So what you’ll see are things likeJennifer Shrader’s acrylic paintingof Dewar’s famous chews orJeanie Truitt’s whimsical watercol-or of Abe Lincoln eating a concoc-tion at the historic ice cream andcandy store.

Representatives from each ofthe businesses are expected toattend the reception. Each willselect one painting they feel bestrepresents their product or theirstore and that painting will be dis-played at their particular estab-lishment for a month followingthe show.

About 20 different paintings arein the exhibit, which will be upthrough June. King said not all ofthe artists followed the desserttheme. She, for instance, chose todo something different withhumor and a cat.

Wine, cookies and delicatessen-style meats will be available dur-ing the reception. Admission isfree but donations are welcome.

Beale Park concerts beginCyndi Hicks, band manager,

confirmed there will be four con-secutive Sunday con-

certs atBeale Parkthis sum-mer. Thefirst is thisSundayand thefinal pro-

gram on

June 26 will be a pre-celebrationof Independence Day featuringpatriotic music.

Doug Kelley, who’s also themusic director at Frontier HighSchool, will again be the conduc-tor of the band. By the way, a fewweeks ago I had the pleasure oflistening to Kelley’s Frontier JazzBand, which is blessed with somevery talented young musicians.

‘Chicago’ a rousing successSpeaking of talent, the Dore

Theatre stage at Cal State Bakers-field was bursting with that rareingredient for its production ofthe musical “Chicago.” If youweren’t able to get to any of the sixperformances — the show closedon schedule last Sunday — you

missed an exciting presentationthat sparkled with well-trainedand gorgeously costumed dancersand singers.

I saw the Friday night show,which played to a full house. Itwas an enthusiastic and apprecia-tive audience, which includedabout 30 students from NorthHigh School. And I see that as agood thing. It’s my view that ourlocal schools — at all levels — arewhere young people first gain aknowledge and love of the arts.Next time you see a play or amusical at one of our local the-aters, check the bios in your pro-gram. I’m sure you’ll find thatmost of the performers are prod-ucts of a school somewhere inKern County.

Wolcott returns to North Dakota

Taft College drama instructorBarry Wolcott has moved to NorthDakota, where he once was anartist in residence for that state’sarts council. He still will be con-nected with the college, however,via “Introduction to Theatre,” anonline course available for theupcoming fall and spring semes-ters.

“I originated the class at Taftfour years ago,” Wolcott said, “andgot it accepted as a general educa-tion class acceptable for transferto all state colleges and universi-ties in California.”

During his time here, Wolcottserved as director of the ArtsCouncil of Kern and wrote severalplays that were produced at localvenues. One, titled “Daryl,” wasbased on a true crime about aserial killer whose story Wolcottcovered when he was a televisionnewsman in Helena, Mont. Two ofhis poems appear in “A Sharp

Piece of Awesome,” a Taft Collegebook published shortly before heleft Bakersfield on May 23.

As for his plans, Wolcott said, “Iam sure that I will still be doingwork within theater. I am still writ-ing plays and hopefully will alsobe involved in live theatre as well.”

New season at The Empty Space

Thanks to Bob Kempf, artisticdirector, here are some detailsabout The Empty Space’s mainstage productions for its new sea-son, which starts in July.

July 18-30: “The Wild Party,” amusical by Andrew Lippa, direct-ed by Meg Calvillo and GeniaOwens

Aug. 19-27: Children’s Theatreworkshop productions of “CampRock” and “Nick Tickle, Fairy TaleDetective,” directed by GuineverePH Dethlefson and the staff ofTonicism Productions.

Sept. 9-24: “Blithe Spirit,” acomedy by Noel Coward, directedby Jennifer Sampson and Keely

Emery.Sept. 29-Oct. 8: “Faust,” by

Goethe, a Bakersfield College pro-duction in conjunction with theKern Shakespeare Festival anddirected by Randy Messick.

Oct. 21-30: “Geeks vs.Zombies,” written and directed byJames Kopp and David Rock.

Nov. 11-26: “Next Fall” by Geof-frey Naufft, directed by KristinaSaldana.

Dec. 9- 23: Charles Dickens’ “AChristmas Carol,” directed by Bri-an Sivesind.

Jan. 13-28: “Boy Gets Girl,” asuspenseful drama by RebeccaGilman, directed by MichaelPawloski.

Feb. 10-March 3: “HAIR: TheAmerican Tribal Love-RockMusical,” directed by Bob Kempf.

March 8-11: “The VaginaMonologues,” directed by AlisonMartin.

March 23-April 7: “Eat YourHeart Out,” wild comedy by NickHall, directed by Jason Monroe.

April 20-May 5: “The Tem-pest,” Shakespeare’s magicalfinal play, directed by BrianSivesind.

May 18-June 9: “[title ofshow]” — and, no, that’s not amisprint — hilarious musicalcomedy, directed by Kristina Sal-dana.

June 22-July 7: “The Rainmak-er,” classic American drama byN. Richard Nash, directed byJustin Thompson.

July 20-Aug. 11: “Avenue Q,”hit Broadway musical comedy,director to be announced.

The Empty Space, 706 Oak St.,operates on a “free admission”basis so season tickets are notavailable but reservations can bemade. For more information, call327-7529.

Art to tempt the taste buds

Camille Gavin’s “Arts Alive!”column appears on Thursday. Write to her

via e-mail at [email protected]

Camille Gavin CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

‘Just Desserts’ opening receptionWhen: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday

Where: BAA Art Center, 1817

Eye St.

Admission: Free


Municipal Band ConcertWhen: 8 p.m. Sunday

Where: Beale Park, Oleander

Avenue and Dracena Street

Admission: Free


GO & DO

‘Just Desserts’ maymake viewers hungry


Among the works on display at the “Just Desserts” show are “Cupcakes,” left, by Michelle Stone and “Sweet Dreams” by Jennifer Shrader.

ROD THORNBURG / SPECIAL TO THE CALIFORNIAN

Jessica Boles took on the RoxieHart role in the CSUB productionof “Chicago” at Dore Theatre.


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BY ASHLEY FISCHERContributing writer

Join thousands of families, friendsand supporters of Native Ameri-can cultures and traditions this

weekend at the 15th annual StandingBear Powwow.

The intertribal event, which beginsat 5 p.m. Friday, is a three-day celebra-tion featuring Native American dance,drumming and song in a variety ofstyles.

It’s the perfect opportunity for peo-ple to learn about the diverse culturalpractices of our country’s originalinhabitants, passed down for genera-tions, which are still very much alive inKern County and throughout the restof the country.

Event coordinator Eugene, or“Gene,” Albitre, who has been incharge of organizing the powwowsince its inception, is happy to be apart of an event that allows people ofNative American descent to partici-pate in and learn about their cul-tures, as well as give others thechance to be a part of somethingthey may have otherwise only readabout in books.

“One thing I like to see are the fami-lies that come together and dance.There’s been times when I’ve had fivegenerations all out there in the circle,all dancing together: grandma, greatgrandma, moms, daughters andgranddaughters. It’s a good thing tosee the family teaching and passingdown the values, and the culture,”Albitre said.

“I just hope people bring their kids,bring their families, and come out andenjoy. These people, who have comehere to dance, they come from quite adistance: Sacramento and L.A., andthe vendors are coming in from a dis-tance, too. It’s a good opportunity forpeople to get a good visual; get theexperience of the sounds, and of themusic; to do something that’s differentthan reading a book and watching aTV. These are real, live people out hereyou can come out and talk to.”

In addition to the circles of dancers,the Standing Bear Powwow will fea-ture more than 60 vendors, some trav-eling from as far as Washington orMexico, creating and selling a wideselection of handcrafted items.

There will be exhibitors demon-strating basket weaving techniques,flintknapping, and teaching about tra-ditional medicines. And, as with anygood event, there will be plenty offood vendors, including two frybreadbooths.

“You can’t see everything in a day,”said Albitre. “There’s so much going

on. There will be traditional silver andturquoise jewelry, people who sellbooks, people who specialize ingenealogy, there’s so much stuff. Wepull in a lot of different good vendorsthat bring in good arts. If you find anice wooden flute, the person that

makes it is gonna be right there to tellyou about it, show you how to use it;the whole shot.”

As one of the larger powwows inKern County, thousands of guests areeager to be a part of a celebration thathas become a part of Bakersfield’s ownhistory and tradition.

“We get quite a few thousand peo-ple coming through. Sometimes we’vegot a line of 75 or 80 people just wait-ing for us to open up the door,” saidAlbitre.

But even if you can’t make it out toBakersfield College this weekend, youcan still enjoy some of the sounds:

“You can hear the powwow quite aways,” Albitre added.

“I get plenty of people who tell methat they look forward to just sittingout on their porch and listening to themusic.”

Celebration of heritagea family tradition

The (pow)wow factorat Indian event

15th annual Standing BearPowwowWhen: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 10

a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10

a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

Where: Bakersfield College, 1800

Panorama Drive

Admission: $6; kids 10 and

under free; tickets available at

the event


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Every year, it gets bigger andmore monstrous than ever.I’m talking about the

Rockin’ Roots festival about toinvade Stramler Park this Fridayand Saturday.

Originally a strictly Jamaicanreggae music fest of all thingsroots and culture during the ’90s,it has since morphed into one ofthe most chaotically fun “school’sout” parties of the year. Precedingthe national Vans Warped Tourkicking off at the end of themonth, Rockin’ Roots boasts anequally affordable bang for yourbuck without having to leaveBako.

Here’s a preview of this week-end’s music lineup …

Headlining Friday’s event willbe A Day to Remember, Foreverthe Sickest Kids, and Anarbor,along with Bakersfield bandsCidona, Shilo, Fading out Silenceand more. Since their VictoryRecords signing in 2006, Florida’sA Day to Remember have becomeone of the more popular bands torise and maintain a loyal follow-ing despite changing tastes in thepost-hardcore music fan set.

Their latest release, “What Sep-arates Me from You,” spawnedthree radio singles and was one ofthe more critically acclaimedindie releases of 2010. Texas poppunk sextet, Forever the SickestKids, along with having one of thecooler band names, will remind

you of the bestBlink-182

years. Writ-ing similar3-minutegems with

crowdsing-a-longchoruses

and

relationship themes, they’re sureto be one of the evening’s biggestdraws.

Friday’s Rockin’ Roots pre-par-ty starts at 2 p.m. at a designatedarea of Stramler before the floodgates open at 4 p.m.

Saturday’s music lineup andschedule is so complex, itrequires skilled navigation todecipher. Split into nine differentstages, including a last-minuteelectronic dance stage addition,you have to pay close attention soas to not miss your favorite group.Headlining will be Sacramentorock experimentalists DanceGavin Dance, who, like A Day toRemember, can simultaneouslysing and scream.

Also on the massive bill areOrange County party girls Mil-lionaires, who return as a duoafter losing third member DaniArtaud last year. Still dishing outfun Auto-Tune anthems in thevein of their nemesis, Ke$ha, theact has publicly rebuked the starfor stealing their image.

To combat other copycats, Mil-lionaire sisters’ Melissa Marie andAllison Green have upped theirsexpot image with more than justthe average innuendo, much tothe delight of teenage boys every-where.

On the cleaner side of things,Jonas Brothers back-up bandOcean Grove will be making asurprising appearance at 5 p.m.Although the kid rumor mill willmost likely be in full tilt aboutwhether one of the JBs will showup, you’ll have to wait and see.Just don’t drag your feet. All sets,with the exception of the mainstage acts, move quickly.

According to promoter TimGardea, scheduling the highnumber of bands eager to jumpon the bill is all about keeping upwith current youth trends.

“We start getting contacted asearly as October by bands, andusually after Warped Tour ends.Kids hit us up and constantly tellus what’s going on, who theywanna see, and what’s still rele-

vant. We just added an electronicdance stage, because that wholerave music thing is really happen-ing.”

One band that made this year’scut just in time for high schoolfinals is Bakersfield’s Alibi. Readyto spend the entire summershredding to their heart’s content,lead vocalist Megan Vickery andguitarist Jordan Kraemer hope tocapitalize on their Rockin’ Rootsbilling.

“We’ve never played a hugemusic festival like this,”said Vick-ery. “We’re trying to build a biggerkid fan base.”

Showboated around townopening for much older groupsin local bars since forming in2008, the band also organizedtheir own showcase at Holly-wood’s Whisky A Go Go withmuch success. Now that the nov-elty has begun to wear off, thegroup is ready to show they canrock with the big guns.

“We’ve played a lot of bars,”laughed Kraemer, who, at 14, isthe youngest of the band. “We’repretty fun to watch as long as thecrowd’s energetic. It’s our job topump them up.”

Along with a six-song demo oforiginals, mostly co-written byVickery and Kraemer, the guitaristsays their originality comes fromeach member’s eclectic offstagetastes.

“I listen to mostly hip-hop.Eminem, Dr. Dre, Xhibit. Youwouldn’t know that by looking atme when we play. Everyone in theband is like that. Our sound is likeQuarterflash merging withParamore.”

Yes, he did say Quarterflash.And although they don’t have asaxophone slinging singer liketheir ’80s influence, Vickery, at 17,does recognize the fact she’s oneof few female rockers in Bakers-field at any age.

“That’s one of the things thatsets us apart, but we have a reallydifferent sound, and I think morepeople will like it. That’s why we’reso excited to do the festival.”

Alibi hits the Rockin’ RootsBakotopia Stage at 5:20 p.m. Sat-

urday. One of the best thingsabout Rockin’ Roots isn’t alwaysthe music but band names. Checkthese out: The Rugged Spud,When Lambs Become Lions, WeSunk the Mayflower, CrowbarMassage, Endure the Beheading,Malice in the Eyes of Medusa,Animals As Leaders, to name justa few. My favorite has to be Kap-tain Krunch and the CerealKillers.

Saturday’s gates open at noon.Two-day event tickets are $32 andare available at all local outlets.You can also buy discounted tick-ets directly from any of the bandsperforming for $25.

A limited number of VIP passeswill be available for $50 andinclude a special laminated park-ing pass, early entrance and spe-cial backstage-area access withsome of the headliners. StramlerPark is located at 3805 ChesterAve.

For more information, visittimgardeapresents.com.

Matt’s pickInspector at La Nueva Movi-

da, 212 E. 18th St., 8 p.m. Friday.$25. 322-8792.

Mexico ska punkers’ Inspectorare one of the busiest bandssouth of the border, still carryingthe Two-Tone torch for bands likeMadness and The Specials fromthe ’80s. They’ve got the horns,the suits, and plenty of dancingsounds that will have all the kidsdancing to their heart’s content.This is a rare tour stop andshouldn’t be missed. Also appear-ing are guests Likhy2, Son Locuazand Vital.

‘School’s out’ party at StramlerThe Lowdown with Matt Munoz

Rockin’ Roots festivalinvades this weekend

Bakotopia UnpluggedOpen Mic Night With host Matt Munoz

When: 8 to 11 p.m.

Wednesdays. Signups start at

7:30 p.m.

Where: Fishlips, 1517 18th St.

Information: 324-2557 or

visit the Facebook page for

updates.

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.

PHOTO COURTESY OF VICTORY RECORDS

Florida’s A Day to Remember will headline day one of Rockin’ Rootsfestival at Stramler Park on Friday.


Eye Street

BY MATT MUNOZBakotopia.com editor

[email protected]

There won’t be a shortage of fla-vorful fun during the LatinoFood Festival and 13th annual

Menudo Cook-off at the Kern CountyFairgrounds on Sunday.

Sponsored by the Kern County His-panic Chamber of Commerce, theannual fundraiser has become one ofthe most anticipated communityevents of the year. From the prepara-tions surrounding the competition topicking entertainment, organizers saythey’re always looking for ways to turnup the heat.

“An event like this takes months ofpreparation, and each year we try tomake it bigger and better,” said cham-ber president Jay Tamsi. “We startplanning six to eight months prior tothe actual date.”

The effort certainly seems to add tothe turnout: Attendance this year isprojected to surpass 5,000.

“This is for the community,” he said.“We try adding new ideas such asentertainment to attract different agegroups and link the generation gap.”

At the center of event is the popularmenudo cook-off, the fiercely com-petitive portion of the day that beginseven before the crowds arrive. Arrivingearly in their vehicles with secretingredients in tow, each contestantclaims to have the prize-wining blendthat makes their soup the best. Tradi-tionally made from beef and pig tripe,along with hominy and a clear or chilibase, menudo can be traced back toearly Mesoamerica. Considered a“family food” meant to feed largegroups of people, its popularity con-tinues to reach beyond Latin commu-nities. Also known to have hangover-relieving properties, the look and tasteof the menudo always varies.

“Over the last four years chairingthis event, I’ve seen red, green, evenyellow soups,” Tamsi said.

Participants are given strict rules tofollow prior to the contest. Oncethey’re signed in and cooking flamesare lit, local celebrity judges awaittheir samples for tasting.

“We are expecting between 50 and70 contestants this year,” said Tamsi.“Over the years, we have receivedinput from the judges and haveadjusted the system with 10 judgesthis year. Kern County is competitivewhen it comes to food. Some havemenudo recipes handed down fromseveral generations, even brought inunder a lock and key — no joke. Every-one wants bragging rights.”

No one knows that exultant feelingbetter than last year’s winner, GilbertCadena, although he doesn’t mind youpeeking over his shoulder.

“I was raised on menudo, and I love

it,” he said. “I used to watch my sistersmake it and made changes accordingto what I thought would work for me.My style is no secret. Everyone watch-es me make it.”

Cadena, who works by day as ahouse painter, gave a partial list ofsome of his favorite basic ingredients,but put one at the top of the list: garlic.

And foodies don’t have to wait allyear to try some of Cadena’s soup. Heserves it up for free every Sunday dur-ing the NFL season at eastside water-ing hole, Stella’s Sandtrap. It’s atradition he started a few years ago forfriends and bar regulars. Naming hiscook-off team “Tejano y El Gringo,” inreference to his Texan upbringing andStella’s Sandtrap bar owner and team

sponsor Dearl Spreague, Cadena sayshe wouldn’t mind retaining his title.

“I’m gonna try and win again.”For children in attendance, there

will be Kids Camp, with face painting,bounce houses, rock climbing andmore. The jaw-dropping jalapeno-eat-ing contest also returns with some ofthe area’s strongest stomachs lining upto test their endurance.

If menudo and extreme peppers area little out of your palate range, therewill be plenty of other food vendorsand ice cold beverages to enjoy whileyou dance the afternoon away to livemusic by Mariachi San Marcos, HindSite, local Latin ska band Mento Buru,funk legend Tierra and 2011 Grammywinner, Tejano music pioneer LittleJoe Y La Familia.

“We’d like to invite the communityto come out, enjoy some culture, andshare it with the whole family,” Tamsisaid.

The Kern County Hispanic Cham-ber of Commerce is an organizationthat promotes Hispanic and minority-owned businesses. Founded in 1985, itnow boasts more than 400 membersand is affiliated with both the Califor-nia and United States chambers ofcommerce.

Menudo artists stir up competition

Latino Food Festival and 13thAnnual Menudo Cook-offWhen: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

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BY CAMILLE GAVINContributing columnist

Atarnished silver tromboneenclosed in a battered car-rying case was Dennis

Herbst’s first introduction, in 1954,to the world of making music.

“It was old — probably from the1920s — and it wasn’t in very goodcondition,” said Herbst, 67, who’sretiring after a 42-year career withthe Panama-Buena Vista SchoolDistrict.

“Somebody in the family gave(the trombone) to me,” herecalled. “My Uncle Vernon wasthe one who paid to get the slideback in working order.”

That same uncle, Vernon Herbstand his wife, Dolores Herbst, willbe among the many guests at themusic educator’s retirement partyon Saturday evening at StockdaleCountry Club.

“It will be an honor for me tohave them there,” said Herbst.“Without the intervention ofthem, and my extended family, mysister and I would have ended upin foster care and I would neverhave gone to college.”

Herbst, who was born in Ingle-wood, explained that when he was9 or 10, he and his sister becamewards of the court when their par-ents were unable to care for them.

“We ended staying at a facilitysimilar to the Jamison Center indowntown Los Angeles,” he said.“It was a year of being in limbo.”

Ultimately, the siblings wereraised by their grandparents whoare now deceased.

‘I had never heard anythingas wonderful as that before’

It was in fourth grade whenHerbst first experienced the joy ofmusic.

“After lunch period every day,our teacher had us put our headsdown on our desks to rest and hewould put on a record,” Herbstsaid. “He played Richard Rodgers’‘Victory at Sea,’ and I had neverheard anything as wonderful asthat before.”

Later, at Hawthorne HighSchool, where his classmatesincluded three of the Beach Boys,he learned the thrill of performingbefore an audience.

“All these red, white and bluelights were reflected in the bell ofmy trombone, and there was a bigaudience out there,” he recalled.“It was so neat, like looking at astarry night in the desert when thesky is so clear.”

At some point he realized thevalue of all he had learned, in theclassroom as well as from being ateam member, a participant in a

musical aggregation. “I gained so much from it; it

helped me steer a course throughlife,” he said. “I received a gift that Icould give back.”

Following his graduation fromPepperdine College in 1967, Herb-st attended USC to study musicol-ogy and trombone. He then spenta short time in the publishing endof music, writing arrangementsand doing studio work in LosAngeles. After marrying his wife,Susan, he soon realized that itwasn’t the kind of life he wanted tolead. He also realized he needed toget a steady job.

“The lifestyle leaves a lot to bedesired if you want to raise a fami-ly — they (producers) expect youto make a tremendous sacrifice onyour personal life,” he said. “Stay-ing up all night writing arrange-ments and then recording from 8to 2 the next day wasn’t good.”

Panama-Buena Vista: ‘Weare not the norm’

Not that everything was rosy in1969 when he was hired to teachinstrumental and vocal music inthe Panama District, which hadonly four elementary schools andone junior high surrounded by, ashe puts it, “nothing but fields andlots of spiders.”

“There were plenty of days atPanama when I put my head downon my desk and said I don’t think Ican do this,” he said. “But I had thesupport of some wonderful princi-

pals who were icons of what aprincipal should be.”

Things have changed a lot sincethen. Today the district has 16,800students, 23 schools (18 elemen-tary, five junior high) and 25 full-time certificated music educators

Like the district itself, the visualand performing arts program hasflourished primarily due to Herb-st’s leadership. He credits the lateBill Burton and Charles Jones,both of whom were respectedmusic educators and administra-tors in other local districts, fortheir help and inspiration. Pana-ma’s program is now consideredone of the best, if not the best, inKern County. Budget concernshave caused most districts in thecounty to cut arts programs to thebone. But not Panama-BuenaVista.

“We are not the norm,” Herbstacknowledged in a previous inter-view. “Students in first throughthird grades are visited by a musicspecialist daily, and every studentgets music (instruction) multiple

times a week.” Amy McGuire, who will assume

his position as visual and perform-ing arts coordinator, has highpraise for her former boss. A vio-linist, she is co-director of the dis-trict’s 100-member “StrollingStrings” group and is a member ofthe Bakersfield Symphony Orches-tra.

“He has mentored so many peo-ple in our community,” saidMcGuire, who came to Panama in1995. “Personally, he’s been such agreat mentor for me. In the last fewyears, as Dennis realized I wantedto be an administrator, he helpedme to prepare for that role.”

Keeping in touch with studentsand providing support to teachersin the classroom is something he’salways done, despite his responsi-bilities guiding the arts program.

“He has a way of lightening themood,” McGuire said. “He canwalk in, sit down at the piano anddo something funny — play a glis-sando or do some improvising. Hechimes right in the kids, and theylove it.”

Motivation: ‘The hardestpart of the job’

Herbst calls that techniqueremembering the “fun factor” inteaching. But he agrees that tryingto get students to do somethingthey aren’t keen on doing isn’talways easy.

“It took me maybe 10 years tolearn that motivation is the hard-

est part of the job — it’s critical,”he said. “What you have to do isempower them, allow them tomake decisions. And you have tocare about children and listen tothem — determine where they are,what’s happening in their lives,find out what the impediment is,then give them the tools to suc-ceed.”

Before he became an admiinis-trator, setting up a student-runcouncil made up of band mem-bers was one method he used toencourage young musicians toaccept responsibility.

“Everybody had a job — presi-dent, vice president, librarian andso on, all the way down the line,”Herbst said. “That empoweredthem to make decisions on whatwe did. They would talk aboutwhat they wanted to do, and Iwould listen to them.”

On one occasion the councildecided they wanted their band toenter a competition in OrangeCounty and also take a side trip toKnott’s Berry Farm. It had neverbeen done before and of course,there was no money in the dis-trict’s budget to finance it.

“They raised the money for thattrip all on their own,” Herbst said.“I was very proud of them and howthey took care of everything. If youfeel like you’re a part of something,you conduct yourself professional-ly and have high expectations ofyourself.”

What’s next? Physics!All of this, and more, explains

why he has been named Out-standing Music Educator of theYear by the Central Section of theCalifornia Music Educators Asso-ciation.

Somewhat surprisingly, one ofhis retirement plans includes pur-suing the study of physics, whichhas long been one of his hobbies.

“I love science and I enjoy read-ing physics books,” he said. “If Ihadn’t gone into music I think Iwould have ended up in cosmolo-gy, the study of how nature works.But to get further into it I wouldhave to go back and study math —current math, which is a lot differ-ent than when I was in school.”

He’s had offers to do work in thefield of music and is consideringbecome more active in health andsocial issues that concern him.Right now though, he wants tostop and catch his breath, andspend more time with his family— two of his four children are stillin college. For him, the main thingis to decide on a goal that is attain-able.

If there’s one thing Herbst is cer-tain about, it’s his successor.

“I feel good knowing I will beturning it over to someone whowill be an excellent administrator— Amy McGuire.”

Under Herbst, districtleader in music arts

Educator leaves on a high note

Dennis HerbstRetirement DinnerWhen: 6 p.m. Saturday

Where: Stockdale Country

Club, 7001 Stockdale

Highway

Cost: $40

Reservations: 831-8331, ext.

6102

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HEASLEY'S PHOTOGRAPHY

Dennis Herbst, center with his trombone, poses with the music staff of Panama-Buena Vista School Dis-trict. Herbst is retiring after 42 years with the district. Beside Herbst, with the violin, is his successor,Amy McGuire.


Eye Street

BY SUSAN SCAFFIDIContributing writer

The CSUB music department is offer-ing a full weekend of concerts toshow off its students’ accomplish-

ments for the academic year just ending,even as it looks to the academic year aheadwith uncertainty.

Starting Friday evening, the entiredepartment is on display in the Dore The-ater: The concert band begins the serieswith a concert of new and establishedworks for wind ensemble; the jazz ensem-ble and jazz singers take over on Saturdayevening; the chamber music program andthe university’s choirs perform on Sunday;and the students from the voice programwill give their recital Monday evening.

Leo Sakamoto has conducted the Com-munity Concert Band this year, replacingDoug Davis, who has been on leave.Sakamoto, who is completing his doctoralstudies in conducting, will lead the ensem-ble in an ambitious program for windensemble, including works by current andrising-star American composers Robert W.Smith, Joshua Shank, Frank Ticheli, as wellas music by Percy Grainger and NormanDello Joio.

Department chair Robert Provencio saidwhile Sakamoto has been “filling in” thisyear, he nevertheless has worked hard tomaintain — even raise — the musical stan-dard with attention to detail and an attitudeof perfectionism.

“(The musicians) have really grown toembrace that,” Provencio said.

Jazz fans will enjoy Saturday evening’sconcert, featuring the jazz ensemble underthe direction of Jim Scully, and the CSUBJazz Singers, under the direction of PeggySears.

The singers will take advantage of arecent workshop conducted by this year’sjazz festival performers New York Voices,and do a selection of their arrangements byDarmon Meader, including Duke Elling-ton’s “Cottontail,” George Gershwin’s “Lady,Be Good,” Harold Arlen’s “Somewhere Overthe Rainbow,” and “Black Bird” by PaulMcCartney and John Lennon. The jazzensemble will perform arrangements byGordon Goodwin, Thelonious Monk andFrank Mantooth, among others.

The chamber music program has shownthe most dramatic growth this year, and thewide-ranging program planned for Sundayafternoon is a good indication of how thisprogram is developing. Co-director JoelHaney said there is music for guitar ensem-ble, percussion, string quartet, piano trio,brass quintet and even doublebass duo,and includes works by Franz Schubert,Alessandro Scarlatti, William Boyce, Wolf-gang Mozart, Carl Maria von Weber andmore.

“I think the music being played is someof the best music we’ve had in the pro-gram,” Haney said. “And it’s being played

with a higher level of polish.”“I know I keep saying that every time, but

it seems to be true,” Haney said.Haney said the program is benefiting

from new and returning students, creatingenough momentum to one day have a fullchamber orchestra.

But, Haney said there are barriers to thathappening, starting with the darkeningbudget horizon.

“We have to have faculty to lead this,”Haney said, noting that the current facultyis already assigned to capacity. “We’rereviewing options right now.”

Provencio agrees that as far as studenttalent is concerned, things look bright forthe music department next year, given theresults of student auditions in February.

“We have a marvelous, marvelous crop ofincoming freshmen for next year,” Proven-cio said.

The final concerts of the academic yearbelong to the singers.

On Sunday, the University Singers andChamber Singers will preview the musicthey will perform in New York City duringtheir summer tour. Music includes selec-tions from the African and African-Ameri-can repertoires, including the Congolesemusic of Father Guido Haazen’s “MissaLuba.” Provencio said the choir will studyAfrican and African-American music thissummer in New York with renowned clini-cian Dr. Andre’ Thomas of Florida StateUniversity, plus selections from the 20thcentury choral repertoire, including Ben-jamin Britten’s “Flower Songs,” andDominick Argento’s “Peter Quince at theClavier.”

“They’re exploring some very sophisti-cated 20th century repertoire because theyhave evolved into an ensemble,” Provencio

said. “It’s a sophisticated program, but the

music is very accessible and can be enjoyedon many levels.”

The returning and new students willbegin their studies next fall in uncertaintimes, Provencio said, but the departmentis taking one thing as a given.

“We’re planning for a reduction,” Proven-cio said. “A significant budget reduction.”

“When state support goes down, theoptions are to raise outside money, raisestudent fees or you cut the budget,” Proven-cio said. “I’m quite certain all three thingswill happen.”

Despite budget worries,program is strong

A crescendo for CSUB music studentsCSUB Concert Band When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Where: Dore Theatre, Cal State

Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway

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CSUB music lecturer Jim Scully, with hisson Aidan, plays his guitar. Scully will di-rect the CSUB jazz ensemble at Satur-day’s show at Dore Theatre.


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I think to a certain degree everyone isafraid for his or her own job security.

The art program at Centennial, for me,was perfect. Brian Stanton was the onewho seriously got me interested in mak-ing art, and his projects forced me tothink outside of my comfort zone andwork outside of my medium of choice. Iowe a lot of who I am as an artist to him.He caught me at a time in my life whenmy imagination was on the brink of run-ning wild and extinction. This is why Iwant to teach high school, to foster cre-ative thinking and help kids keep hold oftheir imaginations.

Is being an artist as romantic as it’soften portrayed as being?

I wish I could say making art is a roman-tic act stemming from childhood aban-donment, substance abuse, and womenproblems. The truth is I am a product of anincredibly normal family. Art is about cre-ativity and diligence.

You want to become an art teacher.Have any local teachers inspired you?

Shelley Juhl-O’Brien, Art Sherwyn,Brian Stanton and Linda Hyatt are allteachers who I plan on modeling myteaching after.

Can art be taught to someone whohas little talent?

Art can be taught to anyone who is will-ing to put in enough time to see results.Some people just take longer for theinstruction to click.

What were you trying to convey inyour Eye Gallery piece, “Alpha andOmega”:

I want to create artwork that retains itsvisual appeal. I want to make things thatcannot simply be glanced over but delvedinto. I want the viewer to create their ownconclusions and meaning.

Describe the feeling you get whensomeone loves your art enough to pur-chase it:

It feels good knowing someone will paymoney for something that I am going to doregardless.

The biggest critic of your work is ...

I am the biggest critic of my art. When Ifinish a piece I am completely detachedfrom it. I don’t really care to think about itand can only focus on new elements Icould have added or how I could havemade it better. I think this constant assess-ment pushes me to create better pieces.


Eye Gallery SundayNow that he’s retired, Floyd Dillon can

pursue his passion: art


Andy Andersen cites as his favorite artists Salvador Dali and R. Crumb.

HEAR THE JOURNALISTS BEHIND THE HEADLINES Monday – Lois Henry Tuesday – John Arthur Wednesday – Lois Henry Thursday – Robert Price Friday – Richard Beene

Weekdays 10 am to 11 am

GO&DO

TodayConcerts by The Fountain, soulful funk

and groove with Soulajar, 7 to 9 p.m., The

Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave.

Children’s Summer Reading KickoffParty, scavenger hunt, games, prizes, make

passports, 4 p.m., Barnes and Noble,

children’s department, 4001 California Ave.

631-2575.

Antelope Valley Youth RodeoAssociation, accepting applications

through June 15 for junior riders, event rodeo

to be held on July 9 to 10 at Tejon Ranch.

Visit avyrarodeo.org or 760-868-8831.

Bookseller’s Book Group, 7 p.m., Barnes

& Noble, in the cafe, 4001 California Ave.

631-2575.

FridayRockin’ Roots Festival 2011, with about

100 bands, food, drinks and vendors, 4 to

10 p.m. Friday; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday,

Stramler Park, 3805 Chester Ave. $30;

available at World Records, Outer Limits,

Going Underground, Impact Streetwear,

Wavelengths, Stylz or tgptix.com.

15th annual Standing Bear Powwow,Native American dancing, drumming, arts

and crafts, food, demonstrations, 5 to 10

p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 10

a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Bakersfield College,

1801 Panorama Drive. $6; children under 10

are free. 589-3181 or 589-8414.

Laugh’n on the Links Comedy Show,with Thai Rivera and Joey Valenzuela, 8:30

p.m., The Links at River Lakes Ranch, 5201

River Lakes Drive. $10 in advanced; $15 at

the door. 333-2151.

Movies in the Park, presents “Open

Season,” begins at dusk, Pin Oak Park, Park

View Dr. and Mill Oak Run. 326-FUNN.

Night Ghost Tour, called one of the most

haunted sites in Kern County, hear about

paranormal events and sightings, lantern

light tour begins at 8:30 to 10 p.m., Silver

City Ghost Town, 3829 Lake Isabella

Boulevard, Bodfish. $12 per person of all

ages. 760-379-5146.

CSUB Concert Band, featuring

compositions of guest composers Robert

Smith, Joshua Shank, Ticheli, Grainger and

Dello Joio, 7:30 p.m., CSUB, Doré Theatre,

9001 Stockdale Highway. $10; $6 students;

CSUB students w/ID are free. 654-2511.

Fantastic Friday Storytime, with Miss

Olivia, 10 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 4001

California Ave. 631-2575.

First Friday Downtown, featuring live

music, art openings, specialty shops,

galleries and boutiques, artists will set up

their artwork, 5 to 9 p.m., Downtown Arts

District. 634-9598.

Pajamarama Storytime, with Miss Olivia,

7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave.

631-2575.

SaturdayDarren Gholston, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721

19th St. $22. vallitix.com or 322-5200.

Bakersfield Masterworks Choral“Spring in Bloom” Dinner Concert,doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m.,

concert 7:30 p.m., Hodel’s Country Dining,

Liberty Hall, 5917 Knudsen Drive. $50 per

person. Tickets can only be purchased at

advance. 324-8857.

2011 Kern County Senior Softball Game,7 to 9 p.m., Mesa Marin Softball Complex,

10800 Kern Canyon Road. 831-6623.

Annual Scottstock 2011 Fundraiser,benefitting Operation Interdependence,

7:30 p.m., Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St.

$15; 21 & over only. vallitix.com or 324-

2557.

Bakersfield Breakfast Lions SportingClays Tournament, with steak lunch, live

auction and raffle, check-in 7:30 a.m.,

tournament 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kern County

Gun Club, 12450 Shotgun Road. $125 per

person. Email [email protected] or 765-

5818.

CSUB Jazz Ensemble Concert, featuring

the CSUB Jazz Singers, 8 p.m., CSUB, Dore

Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Hwy. $10; $6

seniors; free for

students/staff/faculty/alumni. 654-3093.

Dangerous Boys Club, 2 p.m., Barnes &

Noble, children’s area, 4001 California Ave.

Free. 631-2575.

Electronic Waste Recycling Day, bring

unwanted electronic items, 8 a.m. to noon,

Golden Hills Community Service District,

21415 Reeves Street, Tehachapi. Free. Email

[email protected] or 369-9861.

Free Adult CPR Training, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.,

Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun

Ave. Also available: child/infant CPR, $25;

first aid only, $25; child/infant CPR & first

aid combined, $40, adult CPR certificates

only, $5. kernredcross.org or 324-6427.

Free Health Screening, for those at risk

for kidney disease, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,

Southeast Community Services Center,

1600 E. Belle Terrace. 800-747-5527.

Garden Project Community Meeting,learn how to plant your own vegetable

garden, 10 to noon a.m., St. Luke Anglican

Church, 2730 Mall View Road. 332-3204.

Genealogy Program, sponsored by Kern

County Library and the Daughters of the

American Revolution, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,

Beale Memorial Library, Tejon Room, 701

Truxtun Ave. 868-0770.

Healthy Living, workshop presenting

simply and effective tools to assist in

making healthier choices, 11 to 12:30 p.m.,

Natural Options, 2020 20th St. 327-4220.

NADAC Agility Trial, hosted by Manzanita

Agility Club from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday

and Sunday, Kern County Fairgrounds,

Carnival Lot, 1142 S. P St. Free; $3 parking.

609-5436.

Ninth annual Riders-N-Rods Car, Truck,and Bike Show, with music, food, door

prizes, vendors and more, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.,

Chuy’s, 8660 Rosedale Highway. 303-2632.


Eye Street

Concerts by The Fountain, soulful

funk and groove with Soulajar, 7 to 9

tonight, The Marketplace, 9000 Ming

Ave.

GO & DO

PHOTO BY HOLLY CARLYLE

Soulajar — from left, Greg Bettis,Ryan Fergon, Jim Ranger and BrianBoozer — plays tonight at The Mar-ketplace.

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Eye StreetSierra Club-Buena Vista GroupProgram & Brunch, with author

and forest ranger William Tweed

discussing “Uncertain Path: A

Search for the Future of National

Parks,” 10 a.m., Camino Real

Restaurant, 3500 Truxtun Ave.

Program is free and brunch is

optional for $7.60. 323-5569.

St. Jude Dream Home, open to

the public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m.

Sundays, now through June 12, in

the Tiburon subdivision

community in northwest

Bakersfield, 14206 Sante Fe Court.

stjudedreamhome.org or 1-800-

385-9134.

Third annual Seton GolfTournament, four man scramble,

check-in 10 a.m., shotgun noon,

The Links at River Lakes Ranch,

5201 River Lakes Drive. $150 per

person; $600 team of four.

Includes green fees, gift bag, T-

shirt, contests and dinner; $25

dinner only. 378-5688 or 301-7717.

Toddler Tales, for ages 3 to 5,

hear stories about animals, visit

CALM wildlife and make crafts, 11

a.m. to noon, CALM, 10500 Alfred

Harrell Highway. $5 advance,

CALM members; $15 day of; $19

advance nonmembers, $29 day of.

872-2256.

Sunday13th annual Latin Food Festival& Menudo Cook-Off, with food

booths, live entertainment,

vendor booths, children’s

entertainment, jalapeño eating

contest, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kern

County Fairgrounds, Budweiser

Pavilion, 1142 P St. $8 advance;

$10 at the door; children 5 and

under are free. visit kchcc.org or

633-5495.

Beale Band Concert, performed

by the Bakersfield Municipal Band,

pre-concert show at 7:15 p.m.,

concert at 8 p.m., Beale Park,

Oleander Avenue between

Dracena and Palm streets. Free.

326-FUNN.

CSUB Chamber Music Concert,2 p.m., CSUB, Dore Theatre, 9001

Stockdale Hwy. $10; $6

students/seniors; CSUB student

with ID are free. 654-2156.

CSUB Spring Chamber MusicConcert, 7 to 9 p.m., CSUB, Dore

Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway.

$10; $6 students/seniors/staff;

CSUB students with ID are free.

654-2541.

Annual Chicken Barbecue &Bazaar, games, prizes, noon to 5

p.m., Christ the King Catholic

Church, 1701 Bedford Way. $15

adults, $5 children 12 and under.

391-4640.

THEATER“Back from the Future,”followed by the vaudeville revue

“The Best Day Ever” 7 p.m. Friday

and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday,

Gaslight Melodrama Theatre &

Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive.

$12 to $23. 587-3377.

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 Demon’s Roommate,” 8

p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m.

Sunday, Spotlight Theatre, 1622

19th St. $20; $15 students/seniors.

634-0692 or

thespotlighttheatre.com.

“The Night Time Show withMichael Armendariz,” special

primetime show, with guests

Porter Jamison, Matt Fredrickson

and Maurice Pittman, 8 p.m.

Friday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak

St. $5. 327-7529.

MLI Presents: Season Finales,Major League Improv comedy

show, appropriate for families, 6

p.m. Saturday, The Empty Space,

706 Oak St. Free, but donations

are accepted. 327-PLAY.

ART Art on Display, “Bridging Heaven

& Earth: International Healing Art,”

now through June 30, Russo’s,

9000 Ming Ave. 665-4686.

Art Reception for “JustDesserts,” with live music,

desserts will be provided by

Dewar’s Candy, Frosting Ink and

Cafe Beignet, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday,

Bakersfield Art Association Art

Center, 1817 Eye St. Free. 869-

2320.

Grand Opening of Art Gallery,of photographer Mitch Reiter,

featuring artwork by Alex

Castaneda, Jeremy White, Deon

Bell, Mitch Reiter and Johnny

Ramos, with wine and

champagne, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday,

Reiter Gallery, 1914 Chester Ave.

Opening reception, for artist

Richard Geissel, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday,

Dagny’s Coffee Co., 1600 20th St.

634-0806.

Thicker Than Water, a family art

show, 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Junior

League of Bakersfield Community

Center, 1928 19th St. Free.

facebook.com/

thickerthanwaterartshow.

“Changing of The Guard”Exhibition, by graduating seniors,

now on display through June 10,

CSUB, Todd Madigan Gallery, 9001

Stockdale Highway. Gallery hours

are 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through

Thursdays and 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturdays. 654-2238.

Watercolor Painting withDuane Anderson, 9 a.m. to noon

Friday, Bakersfield Art Association

Art Center, 1817 Eye St. $120 for

six classes; $25 per lesson. 869-

2320.

All Media Class, by instructor

Phyllis Oliver, all media welcome,

with color theory stressed. For

more information or to register, e-

mail [email protected] or

call 348-4717.

Art classes, beginning

watercolor, beginning drawing,

advanced drawing and watercolor

painters’ group, taught by Carol

Bradshaw. Call or e-mail for

details and enrollment.

bradshawartist @earthlink.net or

760-376-6604.

Art Classes, stained glass, clay

sculpture, oil painting, youth art

and silver jewelry, Juliana’s Art

Studio & Gallery, 501 18th St. For

times and dates call 327-7507.

Art for Healing program of

Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield has

many unique classes that may

help alleviate stress and anxiety

resulting in illness, loss, grief or

caring for another. All classes are

free but some suggest a donation

and are held at Mercy Hospital,

Truxtun Campus, Truxtun and A

St. Visit mercybakersfield.org/art

or to register, 324-7070.

Basic Beading & WireWrapping 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 andAdvanced Drawing, by

instructor Nina Landgraff, series of

five two-hour classes. Call for

more information or to register.

304-7002.

Framing Clinic, with Toni Lott,

for artists who want to frame

their work, began April 7, running

noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Call

205-3488 for more information or

to register.

Free art classes, for home-

school children, 11 a.m. Thursdays,

Moore’s Art School, 837-1037.

Native American ArtsAssociation, meets to learn

basketry, beadwork and more, 9

a.m. to noon each Thursday, The

Stockdale Moose Lodge, 905 Stine

Road. 852-5050.

The Art Center, 1817 Eye St.,

869-2320; offers a variety of

painting and drawing classes. Call

for details.

The Art Shop Club, 9 a.m. to

noon each Thursday, Friday and

Saturday, The Art Shop, 1221 20th

St. All mediums. 322-0544, 589-

7463 or 496-5153.

MUSIC

BluesSinaloa, 910 20th St., 327-5231;

Glenda Robles & The Bandoleros,

8 to 11 p.m. Saturday. $5.

Classic Rock Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge,3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139;

Usual Suspects, 9 p.m. Friday and

Saturday.

Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S.

Chester Ave., 831-1315; Too

Shabby, 9 p.m. Friday.

Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 323-

0053; Elevation 406, 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday.

ComedyTam O’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista,

324-6774: Open mic, 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays.

Elevation Lounge, 818 Real

Road, 325-6864; Improv Tuesday -

Live comedy with DJ after party, 9

p.m. Tuesdays.

CountryTrouts & the BlackboardStages, 805 N. Chester Ave.,399-6700:, offers karaoke, line

dancing, West Coast Swing

among other various activities.

Call for times and days.

Ethel’s Old Corral, 4310 Alfred

Harrell Highway, 873-7613; Arvizu

Brothers, 7 p.m. Friday; Road

Dawgs, 7 p.m. Saturday.

Tejon Club, 117 El Tejon Ave., 392-

1747; Crossroads, 6 to 10 p.m.

Sunday.

DancingJoaquin 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, 7:30

p.m. each Friday, Rasmussen

Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane.

$5; $7 nonmembers. 399-3575 or

332-1537.

Dance classes, beginning west

coast swing,

intermediate/advanced west coast

swing with instructor Mimi

Johanson, at 8214 Mossrock Drive.

Call 927-7001 for details.

Whirlaways Square DanceClub, 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 760-

917-3685.

Beginner Belly Dance Lessons,8 p.m. every Tuesday, Centre

Stage Studio, 1710 Chester Ave.

323-5215.

DJRockstarz 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 Frankie Perez in the

mixx, 8 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.

Padre Hotel, 1702 18th St., 427-

4900; Mauro and Rico Velazquez,

7 p.m. Thursday; Kama Ruby and

Company, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday.

The city’s movies in the parkseries is back for another sum-mer, thanks to a donation fromSan Joaquin Community Hospi-tal.

The Bakersfield tradition pro-vides families with free enter-tainment on Friday nightsthrough August. Don’t forget topack your picnic gear, lawnchairs and blankets. All moviesbegin at dusk. Call 326-3866 forinformation. June 3: “Open Season 3,” Pin

Oak Park, Park View Drive and

Mill Oak Run

June 10: “Yogi Bear,” Bright

House Networks Amphitheatre,

11200 Stockdale Highway

June 17: “Shrek Forever After,”

Bright House Networks

Amphitheatre, 11200 Stockdale

Highway

June 24: “Monsters vs. Aliens,”

Bright House Networks

Amphitheatre, 11200 Stockdale

Highway

July 8: “Despicable Me,” Bright

House Networks Amphitheatre,

11200 Stockdale Highway

July 22: “Megamind,” Siemon

Park, Redlands Drive and

Pasadena Street

July 29: “Planet 51,” Jastro

Park, 2900 Truxtun Avenue

Aug. 5: “Gnomeo & Juliet,”

Wilson Park, Wilson Road and

Hughes Lane

Aug. 12: “Up,” Silver Creek

Park, 7011 Harris Road

Aug. 19: “The Longshots,” Dr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Park,

1000 South Owens

MOVIES IN THE PARK RETURNING

AP FILE

“Yogi Bear” will be shown onJune 10 at Bright House Net-works Amphitheatre as part ofthe movies in the park series.


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Imbibe Wine & SpiritsMerchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave.,

633-WINE; live music & wine bar

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; featuring Jazz

Connection, along with 24 wines,

6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. .

Jazz at the Nile, open to all jazz

artists, bring your instrument, 6

p.m. every Sunday, The Nile

Theater, 1721 19th St. $10.

Intimate Theatre & Music Hall,2030 19th St., 323-1976; Ron

Christian and his Big Band, 5:30

p.m. Tuesdays.


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 MexicanRestaurant, 4215 Rosedale

Highway, 633-1948; 6:30 to 9:30

p.m. Thursday; beer pong and

happy hour all day Sunday.

Cataldo’s Pizza, 4200 New Stine

Road, 397-5000; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Thursday.

Corona’s Cantina, 9817 S. Union

Ave., 345-8463; 7 to 10 p.m.

Thursdays.

Don Perico Restaurant, 2660

Oswell St., Suite 133, 871-2001; 7

to 11 p.m. Thursdays.

Pour House, 4041 Fruitvale Ave.,

589-9300; 9 p.m. Thursday

through Saturday.

T-Bones Steakhouse, 8020

District Blvd., 398-1300; with Irish

Monkey Entertainment, 6:30 to 11

p.m. Thursdays.

The Old River Monte Carlo,9750 Taft Highway, 837-0250;

8:30 p.m. every Thursday.

The Wright Place, 2695-G Mount

Vernon Ave., 872-8831, 8 p.m.

every Thursday.

Tomi’s Cowgirl Cafe, 1440

Weedpatch Highway, 633-1949;

Karaoke King Show, all ages, 7 to

10 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays.

Julie’s The Branding IronSaloon, 1807 N. Chester Ave., 6 to

10 p.m. every Friday.

Maria Bonita MexicanRestaurant, 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, 323-

0053; 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., 392-

1747; 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday.

The Playhouse, 2915 Taft

Highway; 397-3599; 7 to 10 p.m.

Sundays.

Diana’s Pit Stop, 10807 Rosedale

Highway, 587-8888; 8 p.m.

Mondays and Thursdays.

Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany

Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; 8 p.m.

Mondays through Wednesdays.

The Wrecking Yard, 9817 S.

Union Ave., 827-9192; 7 to 10 p.m.

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill,7401 White Lane, 397-7304; 8 p.m.

Tuesday.

Best Western , 2620 Buck Owens

Blvd., 327-9651; The Junction with

host Mac Clanahan, 8:30 p.m.

Tuesdays through Fridays.

Cataldo’s Pizzeria, 6111 Niles St.,

363-7200; 6:15 to 10:15 p.m.

Tuesdays.

DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey,

3100 Camino Del Rio Court; 8 p.m.

to midnight Tuesdays.


Lane, 834-1611; A to Z Karaoke, 8

p.m. to midnight Tuesdays.

Lone Oak Inn, 10612 Rosedale

Highway, 589-0412; 8 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday.

Magoo’s Pizza, 1129 Olive Drive,

399-7800; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday.

McMurphy’s Irish Pub & SportsBar, 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 BlackboardStages, 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.

B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill,7401 White Lane, 397-7304; 8

p.m. Tuesday.

Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737

Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749;

8 p.m. Mondays through

Wednesdays.

Latin/SalsaLatin Salsa Dancing, 8 p.m.

Thursdays, DoubleTree Hotel, Club

Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio

Court. 323-7111.


324-6774: Salsa dancing, 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays.

Mariachi Camino Real Restaurant, 3500

Truxtun Ave., 852-0493; Mariachi

Imperial, 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays.

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.


324-6774: The Press, 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. Wednesdays.

RockRockstarz 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;

Councilman, Sunday Snake Oil and

Rock Steady, 9 p.m. Friday. 21 7

over only.

Ska/ReggaeSandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 322-8900;

Mento Buru, 9 p.m. Friday. $5.

SongwritersThe Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall

Road, 831-1413; Chuck Seaton

and Billy Russell’s Songwriter’s

Showcase, 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

Top 40DoubleTree Hotel, ClubOdyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio

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

every Friday.

Trivia nightBellvedere Cocktail Lounge,3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 7

p.m. Tuesdays.

Chuy’s, 2500 New Stine Road,

833-3469; 7 p.m. every Tuesday.

Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 322-

8900; Trivia Night with Dave

Rezac, 10 p.m. Tuesdays.

VarietyGolden State Mall, 3201 F St.,

Dance to Joe Loco, 2 to 5 p.m.

Sundays.

Crest Bar & Grill, inside

Bakersfield RV Resort, 5025

Wible Road, 833-9998; Steve

Woods, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday 6/6An Evening of Art Song & Aria,

7:30 p.m., CSUB, Music Building,

Doré Theater, 9001 Stockdale

Highway. $10; $4 students. 654-

2168.

Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge,3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 7

to 10 p.m. every first Monday. $5

buy-in. $2 goes toward Relay for

Life. pool tournament.

Linda Larma Academe of DanceRecitals, 7 p.m. Monday through

Wednesday, Fox Theater, 2001 H

St. $15 per day. 324-1369.

Summer Day Camp, for ages 4

to 13, arts and crafts, music,

games, sports, field trips and

more, sessions run now through

Aug. 19, YMCA of Kern County,

5880 District Blvd., #13. $25 per

day per child; $15 half day. 837-

9622.

Summer Day Camps, half day

and full day sessions Monday

through Friday, sessions begin June

6 and run through the week of

Aug. 15, Kern County Museum,

3801 Chester Ave. Visit

kcmuseum.org or 852-5050.

Summer Theatre Workshop,production of “Dear Edwina,” for

ages 6 to 16, learn the

fundamentals of acting, singing,

dancing, performing, 9 a.m. to 4

p.m., now through July 8, YMCA of

Kern County, 5880 District Blvd.,

#13. $500 five-week program.

837-9622.

Willy Wonka Junior SummerCamp, dance, acting, voice,

production/staging, 10 a.m. to 2

p.m. Monday through Friday,

Boys & Girls Club, 801 Niles St.

$30 per week. 8-week program.

325-3730.

Tuesday 6/7Sesame Street Live! “Elmo’sHealthy Heroes,” 7 p.m. Tuesday,

10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday,

Rabobank Theater, 1001 Truxtun

Ave. $10-$23; limited number of

$33 and $53 premium seats

available. 852-7777 or

ticketmaster.com.

Wednesday 6/8Newcomers Club ofBakersfield Luncheon, guest

speaker James Minyard,

president of West Bakersfield

Optimist Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1

p.m., Hungry Hunter Restaurant,

3580 Rosedale Highway. 587-

8292.

Thursday 6/9

63rd annual Glennville RoundupRodeo, gates open at 11:30 a.m.,

rodeo begins at 1:30 p.m. Thursday,

events held Thursday through

Sunday, GMVA Rodeo Arena,

located at Highway 155 and Pascoe

Road, Glennville. $12 adults

advance; $8 children 12 and under;

$15 at the door for adults; $10

children 12 and under.

glennvillerodeo.org.

ALPHA Canine SanctuaryFundraiser, come out and

purchase some pizza, gelato,

beverages, with opportunity

drawings, begins at 4 p.m., Red

Brick Pizza, 9500 Brimhall Rd., Ste.

301. Percentage of sales from

event will be donated to ALPHA.

391-8212 or for takeout, call 829-

1010.

Concerts by The Fountain, high

octane motown and rhythm and

blues with Foster Campbell &

Friends, 7 to 9 p.m., The

Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave.

Premiere of new works by theKern Film Workshop, 5:30 p.m.,

Jastro Park, 2900 Truxtun Ave.

Free. Barbecue dinner available for

$8; $5 KRC caregivers/free for

clients. 324-9000.

Read the Classics, for young

readers ages 8 to 12, 4 p.m., now

through Aug. 11, Barnes and Noble,

children’s department, 4001

California Ave. 631-2575.

Sounds of Ancient Mexico, 4 to

5 p.m., Beale Memorial Library,

Auditorium, first floor, 701 Truxtun

Ave. 868-0770.

“The Demon’s Roommate,” 8

p.m. Thursday through Saturday,

Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th St.

$25; $22 students/seniors. 634-

692 or thespotlighttheatre.com.

Friday 6/10

“American Snapshot,” 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday,

The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $15;

$10 students/seniors. 327-PLAY.

Fantastic Friday Storytime, with

Miss Olivia, 10 a.m., Barnes and

Noble, 4001 California Ave. 631-

2575.

Movies in the Park, presents

“Yogi Bear,” begins at dusk, the

Park at River Walk, Stockdale

Highway and Buena Vista Road.

326-3866.

Optimal Hospice CarePalsSocial, learn how you and your

pet can brighten the lives of

families affected by terminal

illness, open to pet therapy teams,

2 to 4 p.m., Centennial Park, dog

area, 400 Montclair Street. Email

[email protected]

or 716-4000.

Eye Street

Ninth annual Riders-N-RodsCar, Truck, and Bike Show,with music, food, door prizes,

vendors and more, 8 a.m. to 3

p.m. Saturday, Chuy’s, 8660

Rosedale Highway. 303-2632.

GO & DO

CALIFORNIAN FILE

A 1962 Chevy Impala was on display at the 2007 Riders-N-RodsCar, Truck, and Motorcycle Show.


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