16 The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, June 10, 2010
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BY MATT MUNOZBakotopia.com editor
Home is where the art is for Korn.Appearing Friday at Rabobank Con-
vention Center, the local band gone bigtime is ready to enter the next phase ofits longstanding career with a new recordlabel (Roadrunner) and CD —“Korn III:Remember Who You Are,” out July 13.
“It’s gonna be a stripped down, rawshow,” said Korn lead vocalist JonathanDavis via telephone of the band’s “backto basics” approach to recapturing thespirit of their early live performances.“It’s all part of the ‘Remember Who YouAre’ concept, what we’re all about andwho we are.”
Formed in Bakersfield in 1993, Davisand longtime bandmates James“Munky” Shaffer, guitar; and Reggie“Fieldy” Arvizu, bass; along with formermembers guitarist Brian “Head” Welchand drummer David Silveria wereinstrumental in creating what is nowknown as “nu metal,” a mix of heavymetal and alternative music styles. Pop-ularized during the mid-’90s, Korn’sworldwide success helped heavy rockcross over into other genres, includinghip-hop.
Earning critical praise, Grammys andMTV video awards, plus numerous goldand multiplatinum records, the bandalso experienced its share of pain alongthe way with notorious tales of drugsand alcohol abuse — all now in the past.
Performing and releasing new materi-al in subsequent years with core mem-bers Shaffer and Arvizu, plus newpermanent drummer Ray Luzier, Davispoints to their fiercely loyal fan base andhometown for motivation.
“We have such amazing fans that havebeen sticking with us over the years,” saidDavis. “We’re having a great time out onthis tour, and things haven’t been better.”
Like their newest CD, “remembering”also meant reuniting with the craftsmenof their career, namely producer RossRobinson. Holding court during therecording of their first two releases —’94’s “Korn” and ’96’s “Life is Peachy,”Robinson once again spared no mercy inbringing out the band’s best.
“For this new record, we went into atiny room and just wrote and recordedthe album the way we used to do it,” saidDavis. “It was really hard for me — using2-inch tape, no click track for tempos. Itgives the music kind of a soul.”
Opening with “Uber-Time,” an eeriespoken-word intro, the album soonsegues into “Oildale (Leave Me Alone”),named after one of their childhood play-
grounds. Subject to interpretation, theaccompanying music video was filmedon location and in true Korn fashion,there’s plenty of twisted imagery.
“It was really cool,” said Davis of thevideo’s filming experience that lyricallymakes no reference to the city. “Being inthe oil fields around the pumping units,going to places we used to hang out, ridebikes and stuff.” Throughout the rest ofthe album, listeners will be treated to theband’s strongest material since 1999’s“Issues.” As he is with their current tour,Davis is confident fans will also be pleasedupon “Korn III’s” release on July 13.
“It wasn’t like we were trying to copythose first two records, just capture the
early vibe,” said Davis. “It really translat-ed well on this one and we’re all reallyexcited about it.”
Hitting smaller venues this timearound, Davis says that the band looksforward to playing another familiarlocale of their youth when they return toBakersfield on Friday.
In other news, Korn is taking a standon the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexicoby launching a boycott against using thecompany’s gasoline while on tour thissummer. The band has formallyannounced that it will not be fueling anyof its touring vehicles with BP productsand is strongly encouraging other tour-ing artists to do the same.
“The daily images are hard to watch,”says KORN frontman Davis. “We need todo our part to let BP know there are con-sequences for causing something likethis. We want to send a message to cor-porations like BP so that they will takemore preventative measures in thefuture. The more costly their punish-ment, the more money they will spendto make sure disasters like this don’t hap-pen again. It’s plain and simple capital-ism.”
IndexGlennville Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Best of the West show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Arts Alive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19The Lowdown with Matt Munoz . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Battle of the Salons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Thunder Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-26
Remembering who they areKorn looks back forinspiration, says leaderDavis in exclusive chat
BY MATT MUNOZBakotopia.com editor
First came the announcement that Bakers-field’s stop on the Country Throwdown tourhad been pushed back two days, followed byword that weak tickets sales had scratchedsome shows from the tour altogether. Andnow featured performer Ryan Bingham, freshoff an Oscar for his songwriting, hasannounced he won’t be coming back to Bak-ersfield, a town where he spent a good chunkof his youth.
But tour producer Kevin Lyman said localticketholders are guaranteed a show.
“We are 100 percent committed to makingthe rest of these shows happen,” said Lymanvia telephone Tuesday morning, despitereporting cancellations in Houston, Dallas,San Diego and Phoenix.
Tuesday morning the tour was dealt anoth-er blow with the announcement that Binghamwas dropping off the remainder of the tour.Stating “scheduling conflicts,” Lyman is hopingto have him back. “I was not happy with that,”said Lyman of Bingham’s announcement.
Bingham has local ties, having spent hisearly years in Bakersfield before moving toNew Mexico. Earlier this year he was awardedan Oscar for Best Original Song for “TheWeary Kind,” from the movie “Crazy Heart.”
“I’ve had so many moving pieces on thisthing, that we’re hoping to have an announce-ment that Ryan’s back on.”
According to talent handlers SMG, Rabobankticketholders unable to make the rescheduleddate may return them to the box office for arefund. Tickets bought through Ticketmastermust be refunded through Ticketmaster.
A mix of new and established country acts,the Country Throwdown tour is modeled afterLyman’s annual VANS Warped Tour, whichexperienced similar setbacks during its inau-gural year. The first part of the festival, at theConvention Center, starts at 1 p.m. and fea-tures the smaller-named acts. Seating is gen-eral admission.
The last half of the festival, which starts atthe arena at 6 p.m., features the main acts.Seating will be reserved.
Throwdown suffers somesetbacks, but show still on
Countrytour losesperformer
Korn with 2 Cents, and Big JayOakersonWhen: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Rabobank Convention
Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave.
Admission: $23.25 to $35
Information: 852-7777
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The Country Throwdown Tour,featuring Montgomery Gentry, Eric Church
and more.
1 p.m. Friday, June 18, Rabobank
Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave.
$30-$33.50 plus fee. ticketmaster.com or
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COURTESY OF KORN
Korn, from left: James “Munky” Shaffer, Jonathan Davis, Ray Luzier, Reggie“Fieldy” Arvizu.
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BY MIRANDA WHITWORTHContributing writer
Roping, racing, riding and rodeoqueens — that’s what you’ll find thisweekend at the 62nd annual Glen-
nville Rodeo. Presented by the Greenhorn Mountain
Veteran’s Association, the GlennvilleRodeo kicks off today with the Miss Glen-nville Rodeo Queen Horsemanship com-petition and ends Sunday with what theGMVA touts as “the biggest one-day rodeoin the nation.”
Rodeo Quartermaster Erin Rogers sayswhat was once a small rodeo for localcowboys and livestock has now become amajor event featuring the best of the best.“We are now part of the Professional Cow-boy Rodeo Association and bring in live-stock from the Flying U, one of the topstock contractors for the PRCA,” Rogerssaid. “This is a professional production.From start to finish it’s top of the line.”
Sunday’s events feature Bareback Rid-ing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, SaddleBronc Riding, Tie Down Roping, BarrelRacing and Bull Riding, open only toPRCA members. Invitational Roping, Jack-pot Roping and Barrel Racing take placeFriday and Saturday and competition inthe Jackpot Roping and Barrel Racing isopen to all.
The Miss Glennville Rodeo QueenCompetition also takes place in the daysbefore the official events with horseman-ship, speech and modeling, interviewsand tests about equine knowledge androdeo. Rogers says the queen competitionis very important as it helps provide alarge portion of funding for the GlennvilleRodeo itself. “We have worked really hardin the last few years to bring this up to the
same standards that are set for the MissRodeo California Pageant. We want thevery best girls that we can put out into ourcommunity to represent our organiza-tion.”
When talking about the best, Rogers isreferring to Tyana Hawker, Miss Glen-nville Rodeo Queen 2009. The 19-year-oldPalmdale resident will be the first MissGlennville to take part in the Miss RodeoCalifornia Pageant Oct. 5-7 in Paso Robles.
Each year the GMVA selects a charitythat will benefit from proceeds from therodeo. This year’s beneficiary is the SmallMiracles Foundation, which helps localfamilies of children with cancer pay foreveryday and medical expenses not cov-ered by insurance companies.
Seventeen vendors are also on board toshow their western wares at the event.
‘Biggest one-day rodeo innation’ worth a visit
Boots ’n chaps ’n cowboy hatsThe Glennville RodeoWhere: The Greenhorn Mountain
Veterans Association Grounds, Highway
155 at Pascoe Road
Admission: Presale (at Emporium
Western Store): Adults, $12; children
(12 and under), $8
At the door: Adults $15; children, $10
Today
1 p.m.: Glennville Rodeo Queen
Horsemanship Competition
Friday
8 a.m.: Registration for Invitational
Roping
9 a.m.: Invitational Roping Begins
1 p.m.: Glennville Rodeo Queen Speech
and Modeling Competition (in GMVA
Hall)
6 p.m.: Small Miracles Foundation
Dinner, Live Auction and Dance
featuring Steve Woods
4:30 p.m.: Barrel Racing (new this year)
Saturday
8 a.m.: Jackpot Roping
9 a.m.: Jackpot Roping
4:30 p.m.: Barrel racing begins
8 p.m.: GMVA Rodeo Dance featuring
Sierra Storm
Sunday
8:30 a.m.: Cowboy Church at GMVA Hall
7 to 10:30 a.m.: Breakfast
10 a.m.: Parade entries check-in at
Lynn’s Valley School
11 a.m.: Rodeo Round Up Parade
11:30 a.m.: Parade concludes at rodeo
grounds and barbecue begins
11:30 a.m.: Rodeo gates open
1:30 p.m.: Queen is announced; rodeo
begins
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BY CAMILLE GAVINContributing columnist
Yee-haw! With the Buffalo Bill stage-coach near the entrance and a small-er surrey in the foyer, the Bakersfield
Museum of Art is heading west in a big waythis evening.
“The stagecoach is from Wells Fargo Bankand it’s so big we can’t get it through the
door,” said EmilyFalke, curator ofthe museum’s newexhibition. “That’swhy it’s out front.”
Today, however,is the only oppor-tunity we’ll get tosee the 19th centu-ry coach that oncerumbled across thePlains loaded withbags of gold. Fridayit goes back to itsowners.
On the otherhand, the surrey,which is owned by
Beth and John Hustead, will remain for therun of the show, which ends on Aug. 22.
Both vehicles are part oflarge exhibit titled “Best ofthe West: Bakersfield Col-lects,” which includes morethan 140 items borrowedfrom local collectors of west-ern artifacts. Interspersedamong such things as spurs,bits, saddles, ropes, bridles,guns, hats and chaps arepaintings, bronze and woodsculptures, etchings, ceram-ics and buffalo heads.
“We’ve tried to make senseof the artifacts by puttingrelated drawings and otherthings around them,” Falkesaid. “They sort of talk toeach other.”
Another new exhibit iscalled “Masterworks of West-
ern Paintings.” It contains pieces by AlbertBierstadt, Maynard Dixon, Walter Ufer,Edgar Payne, George Catlin and others, thatare on loan from the Autry Museum, as wellas galleries in Irvine and Laguna.
“These are paintings by the very biggestnames in Western art,” the curator said.“This is a significant show and we are privi-leged to have these paintings in ourgallery.”
Also opening today is “Aron Wiesenfeld:Paintings and Drawings.” This is work theartist has done in the past five years. Hissubjects confront perilous circumstanceson quixotic paths, Falke said. They are often
pilgrims, refugees, or nomads, travelingthrough the silent, “non” places of the
world, between the cultivated andthe wild.
As part of the “Best of the West”theme, the art museum along withThe Californian and KERO-TV,Channel 23, is collecting storiesfrom local residents about howtheir families came to live in theWest.
“Going West — The Story of HowOur Family Came to the WesternU.S.” is a project to chronicle thestories of the journeys familiestook, either in the distant past orrecently, to live in the Westernstates.
Residents are asked to submitstories of no more than 500 wordsof how their families moved to theWest, whether by wagon train or byan airplane from Asia, along with
incidents, details and historical informa-tion that tell the story of moving west.
Ed Pogue considered life as a cowboy but feared he couldn’t hackit. But he reveres the cowboy way, as his boot collection shows.
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Go west — to the Bakersfield Museum of ArtBest of the West and other new exhibitsWhat: Opening reception at 6 p.m.
today
Where: Bakersfield Museum of Art,
1930 R St.
Admission: $10, $5 for museum
members
Information: 323-7219
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If you would like to share the
tale of how you or your family
came to the West, send in your
stories (no more than 500
words) and photos, if you have
them. Photos will not be
returned. Include your name,
address and phone number.
Submit stories online at
[email protected] or mail to
the Bakersfield Museum of Art,
1930 R St., Bakersfield, CA
93301. Your story may be
published in The Californian or
appear on KERO TV.
SHARE YOUR STORY
As a lad growing up in Bakersfield, EdPogue loved watching the exploits of starslike John Wayne and Gene Autry as theyrode the Western range on the silverscreen.
Later, as an adult, he became acquaint-ed with honest-to-goodness cowboys.That has filled him with respect for any-one who chooses that life.
“Cowboys are real hard-working peo-ple,” Pogue said. “They don’t make muchmoney but they absolutely love it —wouldn’t have it any other way. I appreci-ate their work ethic.”
Pogue, a retired sheriff’s deputy andlabor leader, learned to ride in his youthand now owns four horses that are sta-bled near his home in the Rio Bravo area.He and his wife, Kellie Pogue, a Bakers-field Police Department retiree, frequent-ly ride their horses on fishing trips.
“I’ll go anywhere there’s golden trout,”he said.
At one time Pogue thought about takingup the cowboy’s life. He’s candid aboutwhy he failed to do so. “To tell the truth, I
wasn’t good enough.” Nonetheless, his fascination with cow-
boys and all things western has led him togather an impressive collection of bridles,bits, hats, spurs, boots, chaps and sad-dles.
He started collecting in 1982 — the firstwas a pair of spurs. He now has morethan 80 sets; some were made in the1860s by Mexican silversmiths living inCalifornia.
“I’ve collected ’em from all over,” Poguesaid. “I’ve beat on ranchers’ doors andtalked to cowboys in bars. This area is richin cowboy culture.
His collection, part of which will beshown at the Bakersfield Museum of Art’s“Best of the West” exhibit, includes arti-facts from Arizona and Nevada as well asmany local ranches. Among them are theSan Emidio, Tejon, Olcese, Rudnick andMiller and Lux.
“I’ve kind of whittled it down to the oneswith the most quality,” Pogue said. “My col-lection is probably the best in the countyfor its kind.”
ED POGUE — WESTERN COLLECTION ‘BEST IN COUNTY’
PHOTO COURTESY BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM OF ART
Ed Pogue
COURTESY BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM OF ART
Ed Pogue owns four horses near his home in the Rio Bravo area.
An item from EdPogue’s collection.
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Swirling figures performingromantic waltzes on stage is oneof the expected highlights of “A
Little Night Music,” which opens Fri-day at Spotlight Theatre.
Marvin Ramey, a talented local cho-reographer, designed the intricateroutines the actors — clad in Victori-an-era costumes — will carry out incertain scenes as they dance to themusic of Stephen Sondheim.
First produced in 1973, the musicalhas a unique quality that seems toassure its lasting popularity. For thepast six months, Catherine Zeta-Jonesand Angela Lansbury have starred in aBroadway revival of the show.
I asked Hal Friedman, director ofthe Spotlight production, if he couldexplain why “Night Music” has hadsuch staying power over the course ofnearly 40 years.
“Its themes are timeless,” Friedmansaid. “Love, life, youth and growing up,are issues we all face. Songs like ‘Sendin the Clowns’ speak to us all — wehave all been the ‘clown’ and learnedto go forward anyway.”
Serious as that may sound, themusical, set in the Victorian era, has itslighter moments as well.
“It’s an utterly gorgeous and sump-tuous score,” the director said. “And (ithas) a laugh-a-minute script that willleave people happy long after theyhave left the theater for the night.”
Set in the late 19th century at acountry house in Sweden, the storyconcerns a middle-aged man, hisyoung bride and his former mistress.
Leading roles are played by JasonMonroe, Sheila McClure, Joe Cannon,Anne Marie O'Reilly, Ellie Garber, Bar-bara Gagnon and Tessa Ogles. Vocal
director is ForrestMadewell,who teachesat FrontierHigh School,costumes arefrom FantasyFrocks.
Five short plays at BCT Now in its 23rd year, Bakersfield
Community Theatre’s annual eveningof original one-act plays opens Fridayfor five performances, ending on June19. Most are short, usually 30 minutesor less.
I’m grateful to BCT’s Ed French,who’s also a director, for providing asummary of the five plays being pre-sented and the names of thoseinvolved in each one.
“The Play,” written by Ed Hughes,directed by French. What is actuallyinvolved in writing a play? Find outwhen Mille challenges her husband,Dan, to write a perfect play. Castmembers: Kristen Zeigler, Arin Bab-
bick, Theodore French, Jennifer Hast-ings and Nick French.
“Barenakelad Industries,” writtenand directed by Mike Bedard. Daniellegoes to Barenakelad Industries tolearn about her new job, but she actu-ally learns a little something about thedirection we are heading as a societyand how we are all, either knowinglyor unknowingly, adding to thedestructuralization of our civilization.Includes random references to Poke-mon and Terry Schiavo as well. Cast:Kristen Watts, Heather Brandon andBillie Jo Fox.
“Template,” by Barbara Gagnon,directed by Julie Jordan Scott. Followsa man and a woman through thestages of a relationship. Cast: JaredCantrell and Alison Martin.
“Scrabble,” by Judith Allen, direct-ed by Chelsea Brewer. Meet Liz andElsie, two old friends who’ve made itto the great Scrabble game in the sky.Cast: Jan Hefner and Louise Hahlberg.
“Go Away Aristotle,” by RoscoeMyrick, directed by Myrick and HesterWagner. If you like theater of theabsurd, says French, you’ll love meet-ing Charlie, Rose, Berty and Ludwig,and learning about being a philoso-pher. Cast: Alisha Mason, Chris Bur-zlaff, Jeremy Ballard, MichaelCrossman and Adrienne Villanueva.
Saturday shows for kids A show inspired by stories of King
Arthur, Merlin the magician, and theKnights of the Round Table opens onSaturday at Spotlight Theatre.
“The Frog, the Dragon and the DarkWizard,” was written, produced anddirected by David McDonald, akaDavid Reichelt, who also appears asthe wizard.
Jen Raven, who created the puppetsused in the show, said the play is per-formed by adults and aimed at ayoung audience.
“I’m concerned there are so few artsofferings for kids this summer becauseof all the budget cuts,” Raven said.“I’m guessing this show will help fillthe gap a bit. “
Performances also are scheduledfor June 19 and 26.
‘Little Night Music’ forthe dance lover in you
Camille Gavin’s “Arts Alive!” column appears on
Thursday. Write to her via e-mail at
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‘A Little Night Music’When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Where: Spotlight Theatre, 1622
19th St.
Admission: $20, $17 in advance;
students and seniors, $18, $15 in
advance
Information: 634-0692
23rd annual One-Act FestivalWhen: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Where: Bakersfield Community
Theatre, 2400 S. Chester Ave.
Admission: $15, $10 students
Information: 831-8114
“The Frog, the Dragon, andthe Dark Wizard”When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Where: Spotlight Theatre, 1622
19th St.
Admission: $12, includes light
refreshments for kids
Information: 634-0692
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Is there a market for local musi-cians? Arts Council of Kern directorJeanette Richardson is beginning
to wonder.Richardson has used the Arts Coun-
cil to champion local visual and liter-ary artists and art events, with a gooddeal of success. Because she wantedto provide the same level of advocacyfor music, Richardson applied for, andgot, a $75,000 grant from the JamesIrvine Foundation to build a localaudience — or market — for local per-formers.
She and ACK staffers have beenworking since November on a num-ber of fronts: finding and developingthe performers, working with venueowners and managers to hire them,even creating events to showcase per-formers, plus advertising the events.Musicians performed at the Kern Riv-er Festival in Hart Park, at the AMGENTour finale at Bakersfield College, atthe Kaiser Permanente art exhibitopening, the annual Walk for the Artsand many other events around thecounty.
How are they doing? Not as well asRichardson hoped.
A benchmark event was a showcaseconcert in April at the Fox Theater thatfeatured three acts: Soulajar, NearMiss Mallet and singer Ron McOwen.Richardson had expected the exten-sive publicity for the show and $5 tick-et price would fill the 1,500-seat
theater. But only 300to 400 people
attended.“We just didn’t
have theresponse andturnout we
thought weshould have,”
Richardson said.“(Area residents)just don’t respectlocal musicians.
“The peoplewho came said
this was a great show,” Richardsonsaid.
The turnout has had other conse-quences besides disappointment.Richardson said the council lost a lotof money on the event. While shewouldn’t state on the record howmuch the show lost, she did say theloss will probably force the council tocancel what was supposed to begrand finale, a “Best of Kern County”concert at the Fox Theater thisNovember, because the grant moneyis just about gone.
“We’re very close, we’re down to thelast match,” Richardson said. “I don’tthink we’ll be able to do a wrap-upconcert.”
Where did the $75,000 go? Richard-son insisted that musicians be paidfor their performances, with feesranging from $150 for a solo per-former to $1,000 for a large group.While some of that cost was sharedwith sponsors, Richardson also citedother costs, such as advertising andvenue rental. Richardson said produc-tion services, such as lighting andsound, usually cost much more thanthe performers.
There’s a hard truth about grant-funded projects. Grantors, those love-ly people who give away money,usually measure success by what isknown in the nonprofit world as“inputs” — how many hours weredevoted to a given activity, how manyitems were distributed, how manycontacts were made, how was themoney spent, etc. These are thingsthat are easy to measure because
they’re easy to predict and control.People in business measure successby “results”—how much money wasmade from those inputs, how manypaying customers were attracted, howmany returned.
Although Richardson comes fromthe nonprofit world, she approachedthis in a results-oriented way: Shewanted the grant activity to result in agrowing, paying audience for localmusicians. Now, it can be reasonablyasserted that customers will feel hap-pier about the club or restaurantthey’ve chosen to attend because par-ticular local musicians happen to beperforming there. But it’s quite anoth-er thing for customers to choose to goto a venue because a particular localgroup is performing there. People’staste is the most unpredictable,uncontrollable thing of all.
Maybe there hasn’t been enoughtime for all of this activity to make animpact. Maybe there are some lessonsto learn about what works and whatdoesn’t.
One thing is certain: Public fundingfor art of all types is on the wane.Community demand — paying cus-tomers — is what will preserve a localartistic community versus one thatmust be imported.
Although the grant money is spentor at least committed, Richardsonsaid there are still a few more events: aconcert at Fruitvale-Norris Parkplanned for July 2; a September con-cert planned for Stars Theater; and ashow at the Oildorado Days in Taft inOctober.
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While trying to build an audience for local musicians, theArts Council of Kern has also been working on the otherside of the equation — encouraging local musicians tothink of themselves as professionals, as self-employed busi-ness owners. Part of the Arts Council’s Irvine Foundationgrant project has been devoted to training local performers,especially the rookies, to understand this if they want to besuccessful.
Songwriting ability seems to be a key to success. Whilemusicians working in some genres, such as Celtic musicand jazz, must include established songs in their repertoire,most of the finalists in the ACK’s talent search were chosenfor the project in large part because of their ability to writeand perform original music. Not only does that abilitymake a performer unique, but may actually guarantee aviable career.
“It’s almost like you have no choice,” said composerMichael Benghiat, who owns The Music Kitchen, which
places original music in movies and on television shows. “Ifyou want to make a living you almost have to go down thatroad.”
Benghiat, who presented an ACK-sponsored workshopon songwriting, says the music industry has changed dras-tically, not just from generations ago when live music wasperformed everywhere, but in the last decade or so, withthe explosion of media outlets and programming, all ofwhich use music.
“You hear music everywhere, but you really don’t thinkabout it very much,” Benghiat said.
Benghiat said there is a demand for original vocal andinstrumental music not only for the obvious outlets, suchas movie and TV soundtracks, but also for movie trailers,direct-to-video projects, exercise videos, infomercials, web-sites, webisodes, even music in stores and telephoneanswering systems.
But can a musician living in Bakersfield do that? “For everyone who thinks because they live in Bakersfield
Music a business as much as an art, professionals tell performers
Susan Scaffidi CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST
One thing is certain: Public funding forart of all types is on the wane.
Community demand — paying customers— is what will preserve a local artistic
community versus one that must beimported.
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Blues great Tins-ley Ellis per-formed lastFriday in the 75thshow of the NoStinkin’ ServiceCharge Blues Se-ries at the Dou-bleTree Hotel inBakersfield.
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there’s no opportunity — that’s not true any-more,” Benghiat said. “It helps to live in L.A.,but you don’t have to be there anymore.”
Benghiat said that attending networkingevents is crucial, but even more important ishaving a studio or access to one. Consumerversions of audio production equipmenthave made that possible for anyone with aspare bedroom and a few thousand dollarsto invest.
Just as important is understanding thebusiness of music: licensing, union con-tracts, copyright law and the payoff — royal-ties, or what Benghiat calls “mailboxmoney.”
“Songwriters and publishers make moneyevery time their music is played,” Benghiatsaid. “Performers only get paid when theyperform.”
As an example of the type of money royal-ties can bring, he mentioned a project thatused one minute of his music. He earned$722 for that one minute, and will every timethat minute of music is played.
“I know people who aren’t very talentedwho are doing really well,” Benghiat said. “Ifyou can produce good-sounding musicinexpensively, you can make money.”
So while you’re trying to get paid for thatnext soundtrack, how about getting paid toperform?
Many local performers, especially new-comers, will play in a club for free, even par-ticipate in a “pay-to-play,” just for theexposure, a chance to build a following. Thatmakes it tough to go back and ask the ownerof that same club to start paying.
Project coordinator Josh Graham said partof the ACK project has been to train musi-cians to think of themselves as businessowners.
“You really should ask people to paysomething when you’re going to perform,”Graham said. “Not just play for tips.”
Graham said some of the grant funds wereused to subsidize musicians’ fees to get per-formers’ into more venues by reducing therisk to venue owners and managers. But thegrant money has either been spent or is
committed through its expiration date thisNovember. Now what?
Graham said the plan was for venue own-ers to see the performers as adding value totheir business and would therefore continueto hire (pay) musicians on their own.
“This is a ‘teach people to fish’ program,not ‘give people a fish’ program,” Grahamsaid.
But just as musicians have to make deci-sions based on business considerations, sodo club owners. Padre Hotel general manag-er Drew Hall, who is already using localmusicians in the hotel’s Prospect Lounge,thinks the Arts Council’s project is “a greatidea,” but he still has his own ideas aboutwhat fits in his hotel, which uses a variety ofmusical themes to cater to different audi-ences.
“For me, it’s finding something that fitseach genre, each night, and then promotethat night,” Hall said.
Hall said many musicians have droppedoff CDs and he’s listening.
“If I like them and think they’re a good fit,I’ll bring them in and try them out,” Hallsaid.
Rabobank Arena general manager SteveWomack estimates he’s hired 21 local bandsover the last three years, primarily for com-munity-based events at the Rabobank The-ater and the Bright House Networksamphitheater. Womack said the subsidiesare a great incentive.
“You can never have enough money,”Womack said. “It’s always a struggle.”
Womack said he usually teams up withradio stations, hospitals, banks and otherorganizations to share the cost for eventssuch as the Gospel Fest, end-of-the-school-year concerts, so to him, sharing the cost ofmusicians with the Arts Council is a “win-win” situation.
“It’s ever-shifting sands,” Womack said.“Sponsors go out of business, and you hopewhen one sponsor goes away, anothercomes up.”
But cost-sharing alone isn’t going to con-vince a business owner to keep a performer.For Hall, the ultimate test is the audience.
“I’m always looking at what sort of crowdthey attract,” Hall said. “They can be the bestmusicians in the world, but if they’re notpromoting themselves and bringing peoplein, they’re not bringing in revenue.”
Womack, who prefers bands that perform
original music, said he tends not to hire thesame band twice.
“I like to spread the wealth, and keep pre-senting new things” Womack said. “It’samazing how many bands are out thereonce you start looking around.”
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Gentlemen, cut your engines: Sat-urday’s 2010 Bakersfield ThunderRun has been postponed, accordingto the event’s website.
A new date for the annual eventhas not been released and no reasonwas given for the delay. The KernCounty Fairgrounds is not comment-ing on the cancelation and calls toevent organizer Carissa Freeny havegone unreturned.
The decision may have comedown to an issue of safety.
“We suggested to the promoters toincrease security at the eventbecause of recent violence betweenmotorcycle clubs, especially with thestabbing a few weeks back,” saidSenior Deputy Michael Whorf withthe Kern County Sheriff's Depart-ment. Whorf was referring to the May30 incident outside of Pirate Tattoo
on North Chester Avenue in Oildalethat resulted in the death of 18-year-old Roger Violano. The Sheriff'sDepartment reported the fight tookplace between two opposing motor-cycle clubs but would not namewhich clubs were involved.
The annual motorcycle event istraditionally held at the Kern CountyFairgrounds on Father’s Day week-end and features a custom bikeshow, vendors, entertainment, livemusic and top bike builders.
The Bakersfield Thunder Runbegan in 2004 and runs in conjunc-tion with Santa Maria MotorcycleMadness.
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Korn was no overnight sensation. It took years of touring, sleeping in
smelly vans, breaking down on the sideof the road, bad food, crappy gigs, and ofcourse — putting friendships to the test.
“Give it 100 percent and play, play,play — that’s what we did,” said Kornvocalist Jonathan Davis during arecent interview when I asked aboutadvice for his fellow Bakersfield bandbrethren. “There’s no formula on howto make it big. If you’re doing what youlove and feel passionate about it, gettingyour music out there, then hopefullythat’s what’s gonna make it happen.”
Local bands Dub Seeds, Velorio andperformer Marc DeLeon, consideredtouring “road dogs” among their peers,know this all too well.
“It’s a chance to spread your sound,”said Chris Taylor, 34, of reggae rockband Dub Seeds of their choice to trav-el. “You can hone your skills on theroad and get new fans — which youcan’t do anything without.”
With a sound perfect for sunnybeaches and parties, Taylor and crewhit coastal college towns regularly butadmit the welcome mat isn’t alwaysput out. “A lot of venues wanna knowyou have a big local draw before theybook you,” he said. “If you’ve per-formed with bigger names, that helpsget you in the doors.”
Taylor adds that business smarts willtake you a lot further than a show pay-out, and to just enjoy the experience.
“We have merchandise to help sup-plement our expenses,” he explained.“The trip alone is going to be an unex-pected adventure. Just roll with thepunches and have fun.”
Veteran musician and tattoo shopowner, DeLeon — currently a memberof ’80s shock rockers The Mentors —appreciates the mystery of touring.Driving, on the other hand …
“You have to deal with the whiningand the crying of sometimes nine peo-ple in a vehicle,” said DeLeon, 41,who’s toured alongside bands like Ade-ma and Shadow Project, among oth-ers. “When someone gets out thereand finds out they’re not as popularwhen they hit the road, they get hurtand it makes everything tough.”
Beyond the claustro-phobic conditions
and realities ofnon-local fame,DeLeon admitsthat while
some friend-ships are tested,new connections
are always made.“You always end up meeting people
who become lifetime friends,” he said.“You can go to a town 10 years ago,then return and they remember you.”
This fall The Mentors hit the roadagain, with plans for a European stintin the making — a musical tripDeLeon looks forward to.
“There’s nothing like a paid vacationto Europe, playing every night,” helaughed.
Kicking off their latest road cam-paign with a show Friday at Fishlips indowntown before heading to Eugene,Ore., Latin rockers Velorio havelearned to respect the road over theyears.
“There’s always a different situa-tion,” explained Velorio lead vocalistAlvaro Caceres, 27, of the unavoidableproblematic nature of touring. “We’vegone to a five-star venue, and our set-
time goes from a 30-minute set to 10minutes. Once we chased a promoterfrom L.A. out to her car to get our mon-ey. When we confronted her she said,‘Sorry, there’s no money.’”
Regardless of the circumstances,Caceres, relishes the moments with hisband — especially when there’s abreakthrough.
“In Chicago, we walked around thecity with our iPods, cell phones, andsome headphones,” he remembered.“We invited people to listen to ourmusic, and sometimes they would buya CD or just follow us to the gig.”
Taylor reminds others in town thatwhile touring can help a career, alwaysbe prepared for what might happen next.
“Our old bassist fell in love withsome girl during a show in Vegas, andnever made it back home,” he laughed.“We’ve since replaced him.”
‘Grad Party’ Presented by Bakotopia and
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Support local artsIt's a sensitive time as valued arts
programs face budget cuts, but I'mtalking about art on a simpler scale.From the dances performed by localtroupes between battles to the run-way looks themselves, this is a chancefor an up-close view of art in motion.And for anyone who thinks it's easyputting together a collection of looksbased on an abstract theme (competi-tors working with “industrial” and“mechanical,” I salute you), I refer youto the photo gallery on the Battle web-site (battleofthesalons.com). Thesearen't actors or musicians, but thestylists are certainly making art of, inmany cases, already quite beautifulcanvases. Which brings me to my nextpoint ...
Working the runwayYou know when you see a runway
show on TV that the models will likelybe both preternaturally beautiful and,as Tyra would say, “fierce,” but whatshould you expect when it's a runwayin Bakersfield? If it's Battle of theSalons, then prepare to be impressed.Whether you're seated on the runwayor standing just behind that row (andpeople pack in tight when the show'srunning), you're sure to get an eyeful.It's not all salacious, but I havenoticed plenty of the guys in atten-dance don't seem upset by theskimpier costumes or bared flesh.(Alas, ladies, the two salons that haveused male models — Regis and Mys-tique — have been eliminated from
the competition, buthere's to hoping
someone pullsout all thestops in thefinals.) Theyhave toexpose moreskin for theelaboratepaintwork,
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that make so many looks stand out.It's certainly a feast for the eyes, to saynothing of the showmanship. Alongwith marks for dramatically themedhair and makeup, these models rackup the points with their ability to workthe runway. With props ranging fromcanes to candy to Calvin Klein under-wear models (more about them later),these runway strutters bring the over-the-top looks to life.
Setting the styleMaybe you're a spectator like me or
a loved one there to cheer someoneon, but many of the spectators arefrom local salons. And while all eyesare on the runway during the show,there's plenty of looky loos during thebreaks. If you're not happy with yourhair dresser — ssh, I'll never tell —take a look around and find out wheresomeone whose style you admire getstheirs done (or where they work).
It's something newBakersfield is known for jumping
on a trend. We'll always have small-town roots no matter how big we get,so whether it's the Super Target orBob's Big Boy, we're there, waiting inthe line, discussing what's the nextgreat thing. With only two weeks left,do you want to say you only *read*about this unique event?
The (after) show must go onThe other thing about this town is
that we like to party. As the hosts men-tion frequently after the show, theafter party is at the Prospect Lounge inthe Padre Hotel. If you've been to thePadre on the weekend, you may neverwant to go back, but this party givesyou access to the club on a night that'sless crowded and less rowdy. Pop overfor a celebratory drink and rub elbowswith the models, stylists and the hard-working team that puts the show onevery week.
If none of this has sold you on head-ing out to the show, then maybe thereview will interest you. Last weekbrought two crowd favorites head tohead in a global battle of “It's a SmallWorld,” and some of these looks werenot suitable for Disney. Two of thegirls from Regis Salon had black tapestrategically placed to keep fromexposing too much on top. One, atough-looking, shamrock-clad Irishlass came out to Dropkick Murphys’“I’m Shipping Up to Boston,” swiggingfrom a mug. She had such a bold pres-entation that some people in theaudience (including me) may haveinitially missed the braided Celtic tri-quetra in her hair.
House of Colour also embraced theglobal theme with a Swiss miss, aHawaiian flower and an interestingSpanish combination of bull and bull-fighter. All the girls had the country’sflag painted on to clarify any confusion.
The second battle was all aboutshowgirls as Le Chic and Atomic Kit-ten faced off over “Moulin Rouge.” LeChic, who in the gift wrap battle set updoors for the models to enter the run-way from, upped the ante by adding aplatform midrunway with two youngmen clad only in Calvin Klein briefswho helped the models up and down,allowing them maximum visibility.The stylists described the look as“Vegas showgirl meets Moulin Rouge”with feathered headdresses, big hairand even the trademark windmill,which the model set spinning as shewalked.
Atomic Kitten stuck closer to thetheme’s roots with cancan girls,including a Christina Aguilera looka-like, a peacock-feathered dancer anda top hat of hair-clad gal with a mous-tache that she joked was her real hair.
With only two weeks left to go, I’msure all the salons will bring their bestin hopes of winning top salon. Nowthe only question is: will you be there?
Stefani Dias CALIFORNIAN COLUMNIST
RICHARD FUSILLO PHOTOGRAPHY
The U.S./Hawaiian look from Houseof Colour. The salon won last weekin the “It’s a Small World” category,and competes this week againstAtomic Kitten.
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Adult Book Discussion & Movie Night,on “Julie and Julia,” 11:15 a.m., and the
movie, “Julie and Julia” will be shown from
6 to 8 p.m. today, Beale Memorial Library,
701 Truxtun Ave. 868-0745.
Bakersfield German-American Club,anyone interested in German culture may
attend, meets at 7 p.m. every second
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Flower St. 872-0854 or 599-6719.
Concerts by The Fountain, swing
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Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave.
Kern Film Workshop Movie Premiere,hosted by Bakersfield Recreation & Parks,
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“Make A Splash” Summer ReadingProgram, at all Kern County Libraries, now
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Mystery & Adventure Book Group, with
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“Straight Talk Bonding Workshop,”hosted by Kern Minority Contractors
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FLICS International Cinema Society,presents “The Young Victoria,” 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St.
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Fourth annual Bakersfield IslamicConference, hosted by Islamic Shoura
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Free. 324-1380.
Jagermeister Music Tour, with Korn and
2Cents, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Rabobank Arena,
1001 Truxtun Ave. $35. ticketmaster or
800-745-3000.
Monty Byrom, & the Buckaroos, 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, Buck Owens Crystal
Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. $5.
buckowens.com or call 328-7560.
Saturday16th annual Thunder on the Lot, a
motorcycle show and custom/classic car
show, with entertainment, 3 p.m. Saturday,
10 a.m. Sunday, Antelope Valley
Fairgrounds, 2551 W. Avenue H #102,
Lancaster. $10 Saturday, ages 12 and under
are free. Free admission Sunday. Parking is
$5 per day. 265-6000 or 948-5959.
Beginning Pottery Wheel, 9 a.m.
Saturday, The Ceramic Shop, 2550 E. Belle
Terrace, Ste. 300. $28 includes clay. 834-
1000.
Certified Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to
noon Saturdays, next to Golden State Mall,
3201 F St.
Certified Organic Farmers Market,Artisan and Merchant Fair, 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Saturdays, runs through December,
Caffeine Supreme lawn area, corner of F
and 20th streets. 805-0430.
“Day of Fun in the County” Fundraiser,with country and western stars
memorabilia auction, barn dance,
children's activities, deep pit barbecue,
50/50 raffle, door prizes, candlelight
closing, begins at 3 p.m. Saturday, E-Z
Horse Ranch, 11690 Casey Ave, McFarland.
$15 single; $25 couple; $3 for ages 3-13.
Proceeds go to Bakersfield Recovery
Services. 836-1670 or 832-8504.
Farmer Boys “Car Club Night,” with DJ,
drawings and more, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday,
5544 California Ave. 322-3600.
Ice Skating Institute Open SkatingCompetition, for all ages, 3 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Bakersfield Ice Sports Center,
1325 Q St. #100. Deadline has already
passed for skaters to participate, but
spectators are welcome. 301-1424 or 747-
1350.
Kern County Museum Foundation'sWine Fest 2010, premier winemakers
from around California, live music, silent
auction, food, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Kern
County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave. $60.
21 & over only. vallitix.com,
bakersfieldwinefest.com or 852-5020.
Kern River Valley Hiking Club, two day
hike for a Kern Flat back pack trip,
Saturday and Sunday. Bring lunch and 2
quarts of water. Dress appropriately. For
directions, visit lakeisabella.net/hiking or
760-608-0442.
Introduction to Therapeutic Lifestyle,with a class being offered and low impact
exercise program, on Saturdays, now
through September, Natural Options, 2020
20th St. 327-4220.
Meet Your Neighbors ScrapbookingDay, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Expanding
Horizons, 3101 N. Sillect Ave., Suite 101.
$25, includes supplies & lunch. 865-8245.
Pee Wee Sports, includes soccer, track
and field, t-ball, basketball, kickball, for
ages 3-5 years, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays,
June 12-26, Jastro Park, 2900 Truxtun Ave.
$35. 326-3866.
Second annual Rails to Trails ClassicCar, Truck & Bike Show, with food, beer
‘Young Victoria’ atFLICS Friday night
FLICSInternationalCinema Soci-ety presents“The YoungVictoria,” 7:30p.m. Friday,BakersfieldFox Theater,2001 H St.Free. flics.orgor call 428-0354.
Thursday, June 10, 2010 The Bakersfield Californian 25
Eye Streetgarden, games, raffle, 50/50 drawing,
vendors, entertainment, registration from 7
to 9 a.m., judging begins at 10 a.m.
Saturday, at 6th St. between Main and
Supply Row. $25 advance entry fee; $30
day of event. 201-6820.
Spanish Storytime, with Clara Castillo, 3
p.m. Saturday, Barnes and Noble, 4001
California Ave. 631-2575.
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 20, in the
Sydney Harbour community in southeast
Bakersfield, 600 Bora Bora Lane.
stjudedreamhome.org or 1-800-385-9134.
Street Teams, opportunity to reach the
hurting and needy parts of our community
with food, love and prayer, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Jesus Shack, 1326 30th St.
jesusshack.com or call 324-0638.
Summer Entertaining, tablescaper Leigh
Anne and chef Beth Ramone offer quick and
easy summer entertaining ideas in time for
Father's Day and Fourth of July, 10 a.m.
Saturday, Beladagio, 9500 Brimhall Road,
Suite 705. 829-2288.
Tree Trimming Class, hosted by The Tree
Foundation of Kern, 9 a.m. Saturday,
Bakersfield College, Horticulture Lab, 1801
Panorama Drive. Free. To sign up, 325-6650.
Wine in the Pines 2010, 40 wineries
complimented by food prepared by over
seven restaurants, wine auction, live music,
art show, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Pine
Mountain Club Village Center, follow the
purple signs down Frazier Mountain Park
Road, Pine Mountain Club. $45 advance;
$60 at the door. 21 & over only.
wineinthepines.com or 877-219-1500.
Work Like A Dog Day, with ALPHA Canine
Sanctuary, visitors can work, tour, and visit
or adopt a dog, free pizza lunch served at
noon, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
alphacanine.org or leave a message at 391-
8212.
Yokuts Park Fun Run, practice racing and
earn points, 7 a.m. Saturday, Yokuts Park,
Empire Drive off Truxtun Avenue. No fee.
bakersfieldtrackclub.com or
SundayAnne Weiss House Concert, 4 p.m.
Sunday. $22 general; $20 for Arts Council
of Kern members; $10 students. Call 324-
9000 for location.
Joel Jacob & Alibi, part of Best of Kern
Concert Tour, 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Village
Green, Stockdale Highway and Renfro Road.
Kern River Valley Hiking Club,Peppermint Falls and Forks of the Kern,
meet by 6:30 a.m. Sunday at the 178-184
Chevron station. Bring lunch and 2 quarts of
water. Dress appropriately. For directions,
visit lakeisabella.net/hiking or 747-5065 or
778-3453.
Music in the Park, with Southside
Chigaco Seven, 8 p.m. Sunday, Beale Park,
Oleander Avenue between Dracena and
Palm streets. Free. 323-7928.
THEATER“The Full Monty,” doors open at 6:30
p.m., show at 8 p.m. today through
Saturday, Stars Dinner Theatre, 1931
Chester Ave. $50 to $55; show-only tickets
$30. 325-6100.
“23rd Annual Original One Act PlayFestival,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2
p.m. Sunday, Bakersfield Community
Theatre, 2400 S. Chester Ave. $12, $15. 831-
8114.
“Dear Harvey,” 11 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St.
$10. 327-PLAY.
Auditions, for “Late Night with Christopher
Durang,” two one-acts consisting of “For
Whom the Southern Belle Tolls” and “The
Actor's Nightmare,” noon to 3 p.m.
Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St.
327-7529.
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.
Seussical Jr., for ages 6 to 18, afternoon
session from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays through
Thursdays, now until July 8, Bakersfield
Music Theatre School of Performing Arts,
1927 Eye St. 716-0316 or 325-6100.
ARTAll 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. [email protected]
or 760-376-6604.
“Art Inspired by the Padre Hotel, Inside& Outside,” now on display until June 26,
Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817
Eye St. Open Tuesday through Saturday 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. . 869-2320.
Bakersfield Art Association, Gallery ofArt, 1817 Eye St., 872-2806; offers a variety
of painting and drawing classes. Call for
details.
Basic Beading & Wire WrappingWorkshop, with Susi Klassen, private
instruction or by appointment, The Bead
Hut, 610 18th St. To schedule an appt., call
324-0975 or 706-6490.
Beginning Oil Painting, with instructor
Glen Jelletich, classes held 1 to 3 p.m.
Mondays. Call 399-3707 for more
information or to register.
Beginning, Intermediate and AdvancedDrawing, by instructor Nina Landgraff,
series of five two-hour classes. Call for
more information or to register. 304-7002.
Berta Blackburn, featured artist for the
month of June, Dagny's Coffee Co., 1600
20th St. 634-0806.
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.
Leslie Vo Villa, is the artist for the month
of June, The Curiosity Shop, at the Art
Express, 1607 19th St. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday. 324-7112.
Mary Lou Slinkard, featured artist for
June, Russo's, 9000 Ming Ave.
russosbooks.com or 665-4686.
Native American Arts Association,meets to learn basketry, beadwork and
more, 9 a.m. to noon each Thursday, Kern
County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave. 852-
5050.
Oil Painting Class, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday,
Juliana's Art Studio & Gallery, 501 18th St.
Space limited, enroll now, 327-7507.
“On the Road Again,” group art show on
display through August, Bakersfield Mazda,
3201 Cattle Drive. 328-8000.
Opening reception, “The Masterworks of
Western Paintings,” “Best of the West:
Bakersfield Collects,” and paintings by Aron
Wiesenfeld, 6 p.m. Thursday, Bakersfield
Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $5 members;
$10 nonmembers. bmoa.org or 323-7219.
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.
West High School student artwork ondisplay, through August, The Dream Center
& Coffee House, 1212 18th St. 6 a.m. to 6
p.m. Monday through Friday. 324-2402.
Beginning Pottery Wheel, 9 a.m.
Saturday, The Ceramic Shop, 2550 E. Belle
Terrace, Ste. 300. $28 includes clay. 834-
1000.
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.
Silver Jewelry Art Clay Workshop, 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Juliana's Art Studio
& Gallery, 501 18th St. Space limited, enroll
now, 327-7507.
MUSIC
AlternativeFishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St., 324-
2557; Joey Romley & Friends, 9 p.m.
Tuesdays.
BluesKern River Blues Society Jam, 2 to 8
p.m. every second Saturday, Trout's, 805 N.
Chester Ave. 872-7517.
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; Really Big
Midgets, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Lone Oak Lounge, 10612 Rosedale
Highway, 589-0412; Left Coast Groovies, 9
p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
The Old River Monte Carlo, 9750 Taft
Highway, 837-0250; Sunday Snake Oil, 9
p.m. Friday; Catch 22, 9 p.m. Saturday.
Crest Bar & Grill, inside Bakersfield RV
Resort, 5025 Wible Road, 833-9998; Mike
Montano, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
CountryTrouts & 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.
Banacek's Lounge, 4601 State Road, 387-
9224; Noah Claunch & the Mainstream
Band, 9 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.
Mavericks Squares, with caller Jay
Henderson, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Wilson
Road Veterans Hall, 1905 Wilson Road. 831-
4651 or 589-0106.
Ballroom Dance Party with TheDancesteppers, will hold their “The
Dancesteppers Aloha Dance,” with music by
Ted E Bear, 7:30 to 10:15 p.m. Saturday,
Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts
Lane. $10 guests; free for members. 833-
9568 or 322-5765.
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 Jerry Hobbs, 6 to
9:15 p.m. Friday, Veterans Hall, 1905 Wilson
Road. $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 TheDancesteppers, will hold their “The
Dancesteppers Aloha Dance,” with music by
Ted E Bear, 7:30 to 10:15 p.m. Saturday,
Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts
Lane. $10 guests; free for members. 833-
9568 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, Norris Road Veteran's Hall, 400
Norris Road. whirlaways.org or 398-3394.
DJB. Ryder's Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White
Lane, 397-7304; 8 p.m. Thursday.
Finish Line Sports Bar & Grill, inside the
Red Lion Hotel, 2400 Camino Del Rio Court,
327-0681; 9 p.m. every Thursday.
Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road, 325-
6864; DJ Wyld One, 9 p.m. Thursday and
Saturday.
Tam O'Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista, 324-6774:
with DJ Escandalosa in the Mixx, 9 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays.
‘Julie and Julia’ ongroup discussion list
Adult Book Discussion & MovieNight, on “Julie and Julia,” 11:15 a.m.,and the movie “Julie and Julia” will beshown from 6 to 8 p.m. today, BealeMemorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. 868-0745.
SONY PICTURES
Meryl Streep as Julia Child in “Julie &Julia.”
26 The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, June 10, 2010
Eye StreetTailgaters, 900 Truxtun Ave., Suite 110,
322-9800; 5 to 11 p.m. Tuesday.
B. Ryder's Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White
Lane, 397-7304; DJ, 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Jazz Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Highway., 834-
4433; Richie Perez, 7:30 to 11 p.m.
Thursdays.
Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-
1611; Paul Perez (sax) and Groove Factor, 8
to 11 p.m. Thursdays; Bakersfield Jazz
Workshop, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140
Truxtun Ave., 633-WINE; Jazz Connection
with Steve Eisen and Mark Meyer, 6 to 8
p.m. every Saturday.
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.
Don Perico Restaurant, 2660 Oswell St.,
Ste. 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.
Del Rio Cocktail Lounge, 5840 State
Road, 393-0262; 8 p.m. to midnight
Saturday.
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.
Muggs Pub and Eatery, 1306 Airport
Drive, 393-2035; 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays.
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.
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 Tilted Kilt, 2900 Calloway Drive, 587-
6563; 7:30 to 11 p.m. Mondays; and 5:30 to
8:30 p.m. Fridays.
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.
Buck Owens Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck
Owens Blvd., 328-7560; 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Tuesdays.
Caltado's Pizzeria, 6111 Niles St., 363-
7200; 6:15 to 10:15 p.m. Tuesdays.
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.
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., 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.
Latin/SalsaLatin Salsa Dancing, 8 p.m. Thursdays,
DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100
Camino Del Rio Court. 323-7111.
Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701 Ming Ave.,
832-5011; Al Garcia & the Rhythm Kings,
8:30 to 11:30 p.m. every Thursday.
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., 322-9910;
Jimmy Gaines, Bobby O and Mike Halls,
6:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Old School Tam O'Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista, 324-6774:
The Still Waters featuring Linda Guttierez,
The Escandalosa, 9 p.m. 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.
Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-
1611; DJ Ripee, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Friday.
RockRockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave.,
Suite B5, 589-6749; live bands, 9 p.m. every
Thursday.
B. Ryder's Sports Bar & Grill, 7701 White
Lane, Ste. A, 397-7304; Back Up Johnny, 9
p.m. Friday.
Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road, 325-
6864; Elevation 406, 9 p.m. Friday.
Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 323-0053;
Big Dawg, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday and 2
to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave.,
Suite B5, 589-6749; Missing Autumn, 9 p.m.
Tuesdays. Free.
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.
Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave.,
Suite B5, 589-6749; rock DJ, 9 p.m. Fridays
and Saturdays. Free.
Trivia nightSandrini's, 1918 Eye St., 322-8900; Trivia
Night with Dave Rezac, 10 p.m. Tuesdays.
VarietyMarriott Hotel at the ConventionCenter, 801 Truxtun Ave., 323-1900: In the
Mixx with DJ Noe G., mixing all your feel-
good music every Friday. 21 & over only.
Golden State Mall, 3201 F St., Dance to
Joe Loco, duet every Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m.
80s
B. Ryder's Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White
Lane, 397-7304; Members Only, 9 p.m.
Saturday.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday 6/14Bakersfield Blaze vs. Stockton Ports,7:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday,
Sam Lynn Ballpark, 4009 Chester Ave. $5-
$9. bakersfieldblaze.com or 716-HITS.
Flag Day, with a ceremony, lunch, live
music, presentation to honor local heroes,
noon Monday, Columbus Estates, 3201
Columbus St. 872-5855.
Flag Day Celebration, with a breakfast,
seminar, guest speaker, lunch, tours and
more, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Carriage
House Estates, 8200 Westwold Drive. 663-
8393.
Kids Culinary Summer Camps withChef Linda, for ages 7 to 9, 10 a.m. to 1
p.m., and ages 10 to 13, 2 to 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, 0 to , Urner's Appliance
Center, 4110 Wible Road. 396-8400.
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, Silver Creek Park, 7011
Harris Rd. $45 for five classes. 326-3866.
Recreational Swim Team, year round
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
852-7430.
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.
Soccer Camp, for ages 5 to 14, 9 a.m. to
noon, Monday through Friday, Beach Park,
3400 21st St. $100. 326-3866.
Summer Camp, “Crime Scene
Investigation,” 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 852-
5050.
Tuesday 6/15Beginning Pottery Wheel, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, The Ceramic Shop, 2550 E. Belle
Terrace, Ste. 300. $28 includes clay. 834-
1000.
Farmers market, 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays,
now through November, Central Park at Mill
Creek, 21st and R streets.
Fish & Friends Summer Day Camp, for 6
to 12, includes swim lessons, water safety
instruction, nutrition education, arts and
crafts, 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
for eight weeks, Adaptive Aquatics Center,
1800 Westwind Dr., Building 500. $100 per
child with discounts for siblings. 322-9411.
Kern City annual Health Fair, with free
screenings, chair massages, vendors,
giveaways, 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Kern
City Town Hall, 1003 Pebble Beach Drive.
831-7613.
“Reflections of Healing” &“Spontaneous Expression with Paint,”an Art for Healing program of Mercy
Hospitals of Bakersfield; “Reflections” is
from 10 a.m. to noon, and “Spontaneous” is
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., both on Tuesday,
Mercy Art and Spirituality Center, next to
the Mercy MRI building, Truxtun and A
streets. Free. mercybakersfield.org/arts or
to register, 324-7070.
Sewing Class, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Bakersfield Senior Center, 540 Fourth St.
834-7677.
Sierra Club Conditioning Hikes, three to
five miles, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, meet at corner
of Highways 178 and 184. 872-2432 or 873-
8107.
Wine Fest set forSaturday at museum
Kern County Museum Foundation’sWine Fest 2010, premier winemakersfrom around California, live music,silent auction, food, 8 to 11 p.m. Satur-day, Kern County Museum, 3801Chester Ave. $60. 21 & over only. valli-tix.com, bakersfieldwinefest.com or852-5020.
JILL IRELAND / THE CALIFORNIAN
Becky Hutchison has a glass of whitewine poured for her at a tasting boothduring Wine Fest 2009.