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BY MATT MUNOZCalifornian staff writer

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The blues is a well-traveledgenre no longer bound byits American roots. State-

side to Serbia, the genre offersmusicians a gateway to culturalexchange that still reverberatesloudly through the strum of just afew simple chords.

For local fans, Saturday’s B-Town Blues Fest is sure to getyour mojo workin’. Promoter PatEvans said the festival, in itseighth year, just continues toboogie along.

“Every year I’ve thought aboutchanging the formula of what’sworked for us,” said Evans in arecent interview at WorldRecords, the store he owns inWestchester. “There’s noredesigning of the wheel, justfine-tuning.”

The annual music and foodfestival has become a coda toBakersfield’s summer eventschedule, and creates a challengefor Evans to go out with a bang(the event doubles as a fundrais-er for the Houchin Blood Bankand bone marrow registry).

Headlining this year’s fest willbe California blues guitarist CocoMontoya, 60, who returns to Bak-ersfield after being a featuredartist in Evans’ No Stinkin’ Serv-ice Charge Blues Series threeyears ago.

Montoya, originally a rockdrummer, traded in his sticksafter catching legendary guitaristAlbert “Ice Man” Collins in con-cert. The two would cross pathsagain some years later and devel-op a working relationship whenCollins’ band was looking for atouring drummer. Montoyajoined the Collins band, where hestayed for a decade doubling onguitar.

After leaving Collins’ band,Montoya landed with John May-all and his newly reformed Blues-breakers, alongside another ris-ing talent, guitarist Walter Trout.There he stayed for a decadebefore striking out as a soloist.

With a reputation for blendingthe styles of his mentors to pro-duce a sound all his own, Mon-toya tours extensively, makingstops at festivals around theworld. Montoya’s intense vocalsare every bit as powerful as his

steely blues guitar work.Evans recalls an early Bakers-

field encounter with Montoya in1997 when the guitarist wascalled into cover an opening slotfor a concert featuring John LeeHooker at the Fox.

“John Lee Hooker wasn’t per-forming very lengthy shows bythis time in his career, so Cococame out and played for over anhour. He just blew the crowdaway.”

Montoya’s current release, “IWant It All Back,” is regarded as amusical departure from previousworks, leaning more towardslighter R&B rather than the razor-sharp licks he’s known for. Expecta mixed bag of tunes from Mon-toya’s illustrious career, reachingback to his years with Collins andMayall.

Ana PopovicRaised in Yugoslavia under the

oppressive Milosevic regime, AnaPopovic comes by her talent nat-urally; her father was a well-known guitarist who held bluesand jazz jam sessions at homeevery week. Popovic took to thestrings herself at age 15, absorb-ing every groove on her parents’vintage blues record collection.

Paying homage to many of herheroes when she takes the stage,the 36-year-old trailblazer hashelped redefine the role ofwomen in the male-dominatedblues guitar scene. Just like Mon-toya, she also can sing. Blessedwith soulful pipes that easilyswitch on the grit, Popovic’s abil-ity to charm her audiences hasmade the Copenhagen residentan international crowd favorite.

“She’s really rising,” saidEvans. “We’ve been carrying herCDs for some time now and thisis our chance to catch her andbring her to Bakersfield. She has

a great story and so manyYouTube fan videos, it’s not hardto find out what she does liveonstage. Just amazing.”

Popovic’s latest CD, “Uncondi-tional,” is a well-produced collec-tion of originals and covers show-casing her strengths as a bluestriple threat on guitar, vocals andcomposition. Sure, the CDs covermay throw off some listeners(Popovic is posed bare-skinned,covered strategically only by aguitar) but that doesn’t overshad-ow the strength of the material,which includes a killer reworkingof Nat “Cannonball” Adderly’s“Work Song.”

Eric SardinasAlso making a return visit is

extreme blues showman Eric Sar-dinas, who will open the high-powered triple bill. Sardinas, who

appeared in Bakersfield in May oflast year, is a cross between TedNugent and Steve Vai when itcomes to stage persona and in-your-face audience engagement.

“Booking Eric was a new expe-rience for us. Imagine a fullhouse and he just walks out, noneed for a microphone, andholding court,” he said. “If youlook at him, he could be in Pan-tera, and he does have an aggres-sive voice. He knew exactly whathe was gonna do that night.”

Sardinas is tall, lanky, and fitsthe profile of a maniac swamprocker — and that’s just hiswardrobe. Reputed for lightinghis guitar on fire among otherrousing onstage antics, he strad-dles the line between rock andblues, playing a vintage resonatorguitar.

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Index‘Let’s Duet’................................................ 26Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra............ 27Arts Alive .................................................. 28FLICS ........................................................ 29The Lowdown with Matt Munoz ............ 30‘Rock of Ages’.......................................... 32‘Desserts First’ ........................................ 34Calendar .............................................. 36-37

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8th Annual B-Town Blues FestWhen: 5 to 10:30 p.m. Satur-day

Where: Cal State BakersfieldAmphitheater, 9001 Stock-dale Highway

Tickets: $40 for reservedtable seating; $30 for adults,lawn seating; $25 for military,seniors and students; free for17 and under. Dinner tickets,$10.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF ANA POPOVIC

Ana Popovic was inspired earlyin her career by her father, apopular musician in Yugoslaviawho opposed the country’soppressive nationalist regime.

PHOTO COURTESY OF COCO MONTOYA

Coco Montoya headlines the B-Town Blues Festival Saturday at the CSUB Outdoor Amphitheater.

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A new chapter for old booksBY JENNIFER SELFCalifornian lifestyles editor

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With apologies to fans ofDanielle Steel, an artisthas found perhaps the

best use yet for the author’s nov-els: not as reading material, butas building blocks for a stunningwork of art being unveiled at theBakersfield Museum of Arttonight.

Los Angeles artist Mike Stilkeyhas incorporated 924 volumes —from trashy beach reads to classicworks — as the foundation for hissculpture “A Day of Celebration,”whose focal point is a whimsicalpainting of an elephant in jauntytop hat and bow tie.

The piece is part of a collectioncalled “Out of Print: AlteredBooks,” one of four distinct exhi-bitions debuting tonight. BMoAcurator Vikki Cruz came up withthe concept — an elegy of sortsfor the printed word in anincreasingly digital age. The chal-lenge to the nine artists who part-cipated was to deconstruct andrepurpose books, magazines,even the Yellow Pages (not toworry: no first editions or otherrare volumes were harmed in themaking of this project).

“I have always been drawn topaper and the tactile quality ofbooks themselves,” said Cruz in atour of the works at the museumTuesday.

Perhaps the most striking ofthe pieces — certainly the largestat 103 inches deep by 122 incheswide — is “A Day of Celebration”by Stilkey, who glued togetherdozens of library discards, yieldedfrom several successful Dump-ster-diving expeditions.

“I was really surprised at allthose books,” said Cruz of herreaction when the shipmentarrived. “There were no morethan 10 books glued together perstack, but they were numberedand that’s how we put it togeth-er.”

Hawaii sculptor JacquelineRush Lee is showing seven of herintricately detailed works. One ofthe objects, “Slice,” resembles asushi roll and was created bysoaking and drying several booksand screwing them together. Twoother standouts from Lee are thedelicate, hand-painted “Antholo-gia” and “Lorem Ipsum II,” adragon-like shape that trans-forms the lifeless paper into abeast that bursts with movementand energy.

Visitors will want to spendsome time with the works of AlexQueral, who has come up with an

especially inventive use for oldphone books: He removes thepages and carves incredibly accu-rate likenesses of famous facesinto the books, the backgroundsprinkled with listings for drycleaners, Chinese restaurants anddog groomers. Among the sevenvisages on display at BMoA arethose of famous artists, humani-tarians and wits, including GoreVidal, Georgia O’Keeffe and theDalai Lama.

“It gives the book a new life,”Cruz said.

The other artists whose workwill be featured in “Out of Print”are Doug Beube, Jim Rosenau,Guy Laramee, Cara Barer, BrianDettmer and Mary Ellen Bartley.Stilkey and Lee are expected attonight’s reception.

‘Paul Strand: The Mexican Portfolio’

Also on display is a collectionof 20 images from the late pho-tographer and filmmaker PaulStrand, a towering figure of 20thcentury modernism. The workcomes from the period Strandspent in Mexico in the 1930s doc-umenting the landscape, religiousiconography and especially —and most potently — the plain-tive faces of the people at a timeof great social and politicaltumult in the country.

“Strand’s works reflect hisinterest in using the camera as atool for social reform,” accordingto information displayed along-side the exhibit in the AblinGallery.

‘Christopher Stott: New Realism’

Christopher Stott’s fascinationwith books makes his collectionof paintings a natural companionto the “Out of Print” exhibit. Theworks of the contemporary realistlikely will prompt several double-takes, so lifelike are his depictionsof books and other prosaic itemslike clocks, cameras and typewrit-ers. The ordinary objects are any-thing but when rendered by Stott,who captivates the viewer withhis attention to shape, light andcomposition.

‘Long Road: Paintings byLaura Borneman’

The Bakersfield College artinstructor has been fascinated bythe Central Valley’s terrain sincearriving in Bakersfield fromPhiladelphia a few years ago.

“My setting affects my mindsetvery much when painting,”Borneman said in an interviewwith The Californian earlier thisyear, when she was featured inEye Gallery, the paper’s annualart series.

“Coming from the East Coast,where the light is often very grayand muted — especially in thewinter months, when I firstmoved here — I was very struck

by the difference in the quality oflight and how bright it is here.”

The 10 abstract pieces Borne-man has contributed to the fallexhibition beautifully showcasetwo of her finest qualities as anartist: a sophisticated, nuancedcolor palette and gift for shading.

Fall exhibitions at the Bakersfield Museum of ArtWhen: Opening reception at6 tonight; fall exhibits runthrough Nov. 25

Where: Bakersfield Museumof Art, 1930 R St.

Admission: $10; free formembers

Information: bmoa.org or323-7219

New at BMoASeveral informational kioskshave been installed through-out the museum to enhanceviewers’ experience, saidJason Gutierrez, director ofmarketing. The kiosks, pur-chased with a grant from theKern Community Foundation,make their debut tonight.

Museum challenge: Turnprinted word into art

PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT BEJIL

Mike Stilkey used 924 books for his sculpture, a focal point for the new exhibition titled “Out of Print:Altered Books” at the Bakersfield Museum of Art. (And, yes, someone from the museum counted!)

PHOTO COURTESY OF BMOA

“Hilltop II,” an oil on linen work, is one of 10 Central Valley land-scapes that Bakersfield College instructor Laura Borneman willshow tonight at the Bakersfield Museum of Art.


“Light Reading” is by Christo-pher Stott, whose paintings areincredibly life-like.


“Woman and Boy, Tenancingode Degollado, 1933” is a workby Paul Strand.


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BY CAMILLE GAVINContributing columnist

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Adesire to create somethingnew from things destined forthe trash heap is the subtle

theme of “Let’s Duet,” an art exhib-it opening Saturday at The EmptySpace.

The title is a play on words, asthe exhibit features work by a mar-ried couple — Christopher O’Brien,a fine art photographer, and ShelleyJuhl-O’Brien, who teaches art atWest High School.

Although each has had work fea-tured in other shows, this is the firsttime they’ve held a joint exhibit.

And all of the work shows differ-ent approaches to recycling,although each is distinctive.

Most of Juhl-O’Brien’s picturesfeature designs drawn on the pagesof text from old books. For instance,one called “It’s Not an ‘S’ or aShark” shows a large bumblebeewhose transparent wings circlewords on the page of a McGuffeyPrimer.

The page itself is meant to teachchildren the long “e” sound.

“The library was getting rid of oldbooks, so I got some and ripped outpages and used them to make pic-tures,” she said.

“That’s when I started playing

with mixed media — that’s kind ofnew path for me.”

Initially, she did the project withher students.

“I wanted to show them youshouldn’t put limitations on whatyou use for art; you can use any-thing you have around the house,you don’t have to have a canvas,”she said.

“I introduced that to my studentsand I want to practice what Ipreach.”

Although O’Brien also does digi-tal photography, all of the images inthe show were taken with film —either Polaroid or 35 millimeter. Hegets the film developed at Henley’sand then scans the negatives athome. In his view, reverting to filmat a time when digital photographyis common is not unusual. Helikens it to the changes in audiorecordings.

“It’s like LPs,” he said. “WhenCDs came out, everybody got rid oftheir LPs; now they’re in demandagain.”

As for subject matter, he looks forthings that are outdated or objects

that, to others, seem just plain ordi-nary.

“I gravitate toward everydaythings,” he said. “I look for oldabandoned buildings, rusted-outcars and things like that. It kind ofgoes along with what Shelley isdoing — recycled things.

“Let’s Duet” came about becauseof an invitation from Jesus Fidel,curator of the Empty Space’sgallery.

“Jesus was my student and weremained friends after he graduat-ed,” said Juhl-O’Brien. “Jesus hasjoined Christopher and me everyyear at Via Arte, starting in 2002. It’squite an honor to me that he hascontinued to do artwork after grad-uation.”

Both husband and wife have dayjobs, meaning they do most of theirartwork at home on their diningroom table.

Often, they are joined by theirsons, ages 8 and 10.

“Thankfully, they’ve both got theart bug,” O’Brien said. “Sometimesthey sit right down at the table withus and start drawing. They don’tmuch like going on photo shootsthough.”

The Empty Space exhibitincludes nine pieces by Juhl-O’Brien, 13 by her husband, as wellas two large 15-by-22 inch pictureson which they collaborated. Afterthe opening, the show can be seen30 minutes before curtain timeuntil Sept. 29.

Husband, wife finally get together‘Let’s Duet’When: Opening reception 2 to5 p.m. Saturday

Where: The Empty Space, 706Oak St.

Admission: Free

Information: 327-7529

Couple present first jointexhibition of photos, art

PHOTO COURTESY OF SHELLEY JUHL-O’BRIEN

Most of Shelley Juhl-O’Brien’s pictures feature designs drawnon the pages of text from old books.


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BY SUSAN SCAFFIDIContributing writer

Lost for a while to budget cuts, theBakersfield Symphony Orchestra’sSeptember patriotic music concert is

back this weekend, and at the BrightHouse Amphitheatre, thanks to a deal withthe city of Bakersfield.

“Basically, they hired us,” said John Far-rer, BSO conductor.

Ed Dorsey, assistant general manager forthe city’s performing arts venues, saw ahole in the schedule and knew the BSOcould fill it.

“(The concert) rounds out our season,”Dorsey said. “We’re trying to mix it up,keep it fresh.”

Farrer said the concert includes a fullslate of patriotic music, including marchesby John Philip Sousa; scores from the films“1941” and “Saving Private Ryan,” alongwith the “Liberty Fanfare,” all composedby John Williams; “Victory at Sea,” byRichard Rodgers; and other selections. Theorchestra will be joined by the BakersfieldHigh School choir in performances of“Hymn to the Fallen,” “Testament of Free-dom,” and an Armed Forces Salute, a med-ley of songs representing all branches ofthe armed forces.

“During the salute, we ask our veteransin the audience to stand as their servicesong is performed,” Farrer said.

The BSO was forced to discontinue theannual Concert for America after nearly adecade of performances, in a cutback thateliminated virtually all performancesexcept for subscription concerts and YoungPeople’s Concerts. The orchestra hadexperimented with performing at theamphitheater, but had to give those con-certs up because of the extra expensesassociated with outdoor performances —security, sanitation, lights, sound and otheressentials. Farrer said this concert is possi-

ble because the city is providing thoseitems, along with cash for the musicians.

“Certainly, the cost of the orchestra isthe major expense, but all these things addup to equal the cost of the orchestra,” Far-rer said. “So in essence, it doubles the costof the orchestra.”

Even with the city’s cash and in-kindcontribution, Farrer said the BSO still hadto do some private fundraising to cover theorchestra’s direct expenses.

“It’s what I would call, if you will, a pub-lic-private partnership,” Farrer said.

The BSO concert comes near the end ofthe amphitheater’s second Park at RiverWalk Concert Series season, which includ-ed six concerts, up from four over last sea-son. Dorsey said the BSO probably won’tbe back next year but has plans for theorchestra’s return.

“We try to rotate the artists each sea-son,” Dorsey said. “So we’ll probably try tohave them the year after.”

Dorsey said the city is trying to grow theoutdoor concert season, attracting largeraudiences by snaring bigger names.

“We’re trying to grow it, get acts with alittle higher guarantee, a little wider appealto expand the demographic of the peoplewho attend these concerts,” Dorsey said.

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Lithographs and drawings bytwo Visalia artists will befeatured in the first exhibit

of the fall semester at the Wylieand May Louise Jones Gallery atBakersfield College.

The collection — the work ofMatthew Rangel and AmieRangel — opens with a receptionthis evening at the gallery, locatedin the library building.

“In Tandem,” the show’s title,refers to the fact that they aremarried to each other, share ahome, and share a studio, saidMargaret Nowling, curator.

“Living and working togetherone would expect to see similari-ties in their work,” Nowling said.“And one does in the subtle useof color, the precise, elegantdrawing, and attention to craft.”

Each artist works independent-ly, however. The show will include10 pieces by Amie and 13 byMatthew. A common thread istheir interest in land — or a senseof “place” — and our connectionto it in terms of the ways humansuse it.

In terms of instruction, Nowl-ing thinks the exhibit will demon-strate the possibilities of workingin this particular medium that gobeyond merely serving as begin-ning point.

“Very often we think of drawingas just the base for somethinglarger such as a painting,” shesaid. “Amie's work on linenshows us that drawings can bemonumental in themselves.”

In addition, the artist’s draw-ings on medium density fiberboard show that you can draw onjust about anything.

“One thing I hope will inspire(students) is the personal natureof Matthew's investigations,”Nowling said. “Start with whatyou know best — yourself, yourlife, and expand from there.Matthew’s pieces documentexperiences he has had.”

For instance, four years ago theartist made a “pilgrimage” fromthe floor of the San Joaquin Valley

to the summitof the BlackKaweah, apromi-nent peakin the

SierraNevada

range. Many

of the works featured in the showare from a suite of original litho-graph prints he made from noteshe recorded during the journey.

“In an effort to demonstrate

meaning within our connectionto land, my work embodies phys-ical aspects of landscape throughpersonal narrative,” MatthewRangel says in a statementaccompanying the work. “This Ibelieve enables us to develop adeep-lasting sense of place.”

Following the reception theexhibit can be seen during thegallery’s usual hours, 1-4 p.m.,Monday-Thursday through Oct.4. Free parking is available in thelibrary parking lot which is on thenorthwest side of the BC campusvia the Haley Street entrance.

Freebo concertA musician, singer and song-

writer who goes by the singlename of Freebo will perform Fri-day evening at Fiddlers Crossing.

“He has just released his fourthCD, called ‘Something to Believe,’with songs that show his musicalrange from blues and rock to folkand country,” said DeborahHand, owner of the coffee-house-style venue in Tehachapi.

In the early part of his 30-yearcareer in the industry he collabo-rated with Bonnie Raitt and otherstars, principally as a bass player.Now he performs solo and alsoteaches workshops on songwrit-ing and performance. He and his

wife, Laurie, now live in nearbyTulare County at California HotSprings.

“To folk, rock and blues musi-cians, Freebo is an icon,” Handsaid, adding that during hiscareer as a bassist, his televisionappearances included “SaturdayNight Live” and “Midnight Spe-cial.”

Thayer’s Claremont exhibitA multi-faceted oral history

project created by Bakersfield-based artist Jill Thayer is on dis-play through Sept. 21 in the Eastand Peggy Phelps galleries atClaremont Graduate University.

A graduate of North HighSchool, Bakersfield College andCal State Bakersfield, Thayerreceived her doctorate in muse-um studies from CGU in 2011and has devoted the past year tothe project, which is called “InTheir Own Words: Oral Historiesof CGU Art.”

Its focus is the lives and worksof seven artists who were eitherstudents or faculty at the univer-sity. Ted Kerzie, who was one ofher art professors at CSUB, is onethe seven featured.

Thayer tells me the audio por-tion of the exhibit is derived fromlengthy interviews she did withher subjects and others.

“I personally transcribed over900 pages from my digital voicerecordings and edited selectedaudio clips for the interactive pre-sentations down to 2.5-to-18minute sections,” she said. “Foreach, I recorded intro lead-insand content summaries.”

The content for each portion ofthe exhibit is wide-ranging. Itincludes the artists’ early experi-ences in art; methodologies oftheir work and genre; regionaland international exhibitions,grants, and accolades; influencesand philosophies; the Los Angelesart market; and their relationshipto the culture, the art world andthe Claremont academic commu-nity.

“It has been an amazing jour-ney,” Thayer said. “A real page-turner revealing life behind thescenes of the artists’ academicand professional careers.”

In addition to Kerzie, the artistsfeatured are Mowry Baden, KarlBenjamin, Michael Brewster, JohnFrame, Roland Reiss and ConnieZehr.

Thayer, who owned and oper-ated a gallery in the Fox Theaterbuilding from 1994 to 2009, con-tinues to offer design projects forprint and websites. She alsoteaches online graduate coursesfor National University and its LaJolla School of Business and Man-agement.

‘Mango Street’ vignettesKevin Shah is recruiting writers

who will write and perform shortpieces in the upcoming “MangoStreet Monologues” to be held atThe Empty Space.

The performance isn’t untilOct. 25, but Shah is holding twointroductory writing sessions thisweekend in the café at Barnes &Noble. The first one begins at 9a.m. on Saturday; the second at 4p.m. Sunday.

He’s asking those who attendto read “The House on MangoStreet,” this year’s One Book OneBakersfield, beforehand.

At each session, participantswill be encouraged to write twovignettes based on personalexperiences. One piece should beserious in nature, the other light-hearted.

“The vignettes will be threeminutes in length when read outloud,” Shah said. “For the show,you will perform one or both ofthese.”

For details, contact Shah viaemail [email protected].

BC gallery features lithographs‘In Tandem’ art exhibitOpening reception: 5:30 to7 p.m. today

Where: Bakersfield College,Jones Gallery, 1801 PanoramaDrive.

Admission: Free


Freebo concertWhen: 6:30 p.m. Friday

Where: Fiddlers Crossing,206 E. F St.,Tehachapi.

Admission: $15


‘Mango Street Monologues’ writingsessionsWhen: 9 a.m. Saturday and 4p.m. Sunday

Where: Barnes & Noble, 4001California Ave.

Admission: Free


‘In Their Own Words’When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through Friday,through Sept. 21

Where: Peggy Phelps andEast galleries, 251 E. 10th St.,Claremont

Admission: Free

Information: (909) 621-8071

Camille Gavin CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

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Camille Gavin’s “Arts Alive”column appears on Thursday. Write to her via e-mail at [email protected]

Works by two Visaliaartists on display

PHOTO BY MARGARET NOWLING

“Kaweah Flume Middle Fork” by Matthew Rangel will be amongthe works on display today at the In Tandem exhibit at BakersfieldCollege’s Jones Gallery.

PHOTO BY JANUARY PARKOS ARNALL

Artist Jill Thayer, left, and CSUBart professor Ted Kerzie areamong those whose works arepart of a multi-faceted oral his-tory project Thayer created thatis on display through Sept. 21 inthe East and Peggy Phelps gal-leries at Claremont GraduateUniversity.


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Where:Buttonwillow Park 556 Milo Dr.Buttonwillow, Ca.

Events: Parade, Helicopter Rides, Car Show, BBQ Lunch, Kids Entertainment… and more!

Please contact the Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture for more information at:

(661) 764-5406

Pancake Breakfast7:00am – 10:00amAnita Merlo Community Center1st St., Buttonwillow, Ca.

Grand MarshalsRoy & Bruna Belluomini

Fun Run: 5K Run8:00am – 9:00amButtonwillow School42600 Highway 58, Buttonwillow, Ca.

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Parade Starts 11:00 a.m. Sharp!

BY JENNIFER SELFCalifornian lifestyles editor

[email protected]

When Phil Neufeld wants tosee a foreign movie fromstart to finish, he heads to

Los Angeles, where he can tuck into aplush chair and a bucket of popcornlike any other anonymous film fan.But when he’s running the show, he’sjust plain running.

And with FLICS — which fordecades has been satisfying Bakers-field’s appetite for foreign films —Neufeld is indeed running the show,as he will prove again when the newseason kicks off Friday.

“I’m the crazy, sweaty guy runningaround,” said the funny, always-charming Neufeld.

And the big news for Friday’s sea-son kickoff is not that the wine iscoming out of bottles instead of boxesthis year (“the class factor is going toshoot way up,” Neufeld promises),nor that the feature presentation isthe Oscar-winning Iranian film “ASeparation.”

The real treat is that FLICS haslanded the West Coast premiere of ashort film, an opportunity that fellinto Neufeld’s lap after a professionalfilmmaker was sent to do a segmenton FLICS for Yelp, an online reviewservice powered by users.

The filmmaker, Gerald Emerick,mentioned that he had completed ashort, “The Heart’s Eye View.”Intrigued, Neufeld saw the “WalterMitty type film” and was thoroughlycharmed.

“Two people have sort of fantasylives and they’re just living their regu-lar mundane existence and theyimagine their perfect loves and allthat kind of stuff, and they find outthat there’s no place like home.”

The 15-minute film will start a fewminutes before the 7:30 p.m. screen-ing of “A Separation,” and the film-maker is expected to attend.

“I’ll introduce him while I’m doingmy spiel. I’m a little famous for dron-ing on and people yell, ‘C’mon, startthe show!’ But, hey, I paid for thatstage, so I ought to be able to use itlike I want,” Neufeld joked.

There are 17 films this season,which will conclude on May 10 withthe French film “Nobody Else but

You.” Admission for each film is $5, or$50 for the entire season.

Highlights include “The Other FWord,” a U.S. film about punk rockersnavigating their way through father-hood that recently aired on premiumcable; “Marley,” which chronicles thelife of the late reggae icon; and “TheSkin I Live In,” a psychological thrillerfrom the Spanish auteur PedroAlmodovar, one of the mostacclaimed filmmakers working today.

But opening night usually isreserved for the most anticipated filmof the season, which is certainly thecase with “A Separation.” FLICSoffered a synopsis of the 125-minutefilm, in Iranian with English subtitles:

The Academy Award winner for BestForeign Film begins with a couple, atodds and in distress, arguing in frontof a judge. Simin wants to leave the

country with her daughter, but herhusband, Nader, insists on staying athome in Tehran to care for his frailand elderly father. This film sketches aportrait — perhaps an unnervinglyfamiliar picture that transcends cul-tures — of a society divided by sex,generation, religion and class.

Neufeld reserves the right to tweakthe lineup, which he did just beforethe current season’s fliers were print-ed after noticing that Maya Cinemashad plans to screen two of the filmson FLICS’ list. But logistical kinksaside, Neufeld is gratified by theincreasing willingness of local com-mercial theaters to offer more chal-lenging fare.

“It’s not like I want to fold up thetents, but if tomorrow I woke up andfound there were so many foreignfilms and American independentfilms showing in Bakersfield that wedidn’t need FLICS, I wouldn’t cry atear.”

The film society has in the neigh-borhood of 200 subscribers and fillsabout 6,000 to 7,000 seats a season. Atthe end of each season, FLICS typical-ly donates money to the Fox Founda-tion for the restoration of the Bakers-field landmark, the latest improve-ment being a sound system upgrade.

“I would love to have 17 audiencesthat were 20 percent bigger than lastseason,” Neufeld said. “That wouldmake a big, big difference at the endof our season. I have a lot of hope.”

Roll out the red carpetFLICS opens with Oscarwinner, short film

All features start at 7:30 p.m. at theFox Theater, 2001 H St.

Admission is $5, and season mem-berships are available: 428-0354

Sept. 14: “A Separation”

Sept. 28: “Monsieur Lazhar”

Oct. 12: “Once Upon a Time in Ana-tolia”

Oct. 26: “Headhunters”

Nov. 9: “In Darkness”

Nov. 30: “Sound of Noise”

Dec. 14: “Boy”

Jan. 11: “Le Havre”

Jan. 25: “The Other F Word”

Feb. 8: “Sidewalls”

Feb. 22: “Shun Li and the Poet”

March 8: “Marwencol”

March 22: “Aftershock”

April 5: “Polisse”

April 19: “Marley”

May 3: “The Skin I Live In”

May 10: “Nobody Else But You”

Season-opening receptionWhat: Food provided by CafeCrepes; spirits provided byImbibe Wine and Spirts Merchantand punch from Dewar’s

When: 6 p.m. Friday; short film at7:10; feature presentation at 7:30

Where: Fox Theater, 2001 H St.

Admission: $5 or $50 for all 17films in the series

Information: flics.org or 428-0354

HABIB MADJIDI / SONY PICTURES CLASSICS

Leila Hatami, left, as Simin and Peyman Moaadi as Nader appear in ascene from “A Separation.”

2012-13 FLICS SEASON


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If last weekend’s wildly successful FirstFriday, Village Fest and Greek Food Fes-tival didn’t floor you, start bracing your-

selves for another marathon.Let’s start with tonight’s concert at

Rabobank featuring Mexico rockers Mana.I tip my hat to those lucky enough to scoretickets to this show. They’ve already brokenBritney Spears’ Staples Center record formost sold-out shows, and, according toFacebook posts, many fans are flying infrom all over the country to Bakersfield tocatch this one. Wednesday morning I evengot a message from Bakersfield’s ElishaCastaneda, whose family owns Manuel’sCasa de Mariscos across the street fromRabobank, alerting me that members ofthe band’s production team have beenspending a lot of time eating and enjoyingCoronas. Roadies gotta eat too I guess. Asof Wednesday morning, there were a fewsporadic seats left. Tonight’s show starts at8 p.m. Rabobank Arena is located at 1001Truxtun Ave. For more information, visitticketmaster.com or call 852-7777.

Rock for a CureOn Saturday night, Bakersfield’s Team

G.E.E.K. presents “Rock for a Cure” at BRyder’s to benefit Relay For Life. The eventfeatures six local bands all ready to partyfor a good cause.

Organizer Dolores Alcantara, 29, said theidea to start the annual fundraising cam-paign early started after last May’s Relay forLife.

“I originally got involved with Relay onanother team last year, but I wanted to domore fundraising than they did. Music hasalways been a big part of my life after losingmy grandmother to cancer six years ago.

I’ve know my co-captain for10 years, and her mom is asurvivor. This was some-thing I’ve always beenmotivated to do and sinceI knew a lot of local bands,

I thought thiswould be the best

way to get others involved.”Alcantara added that “G.E.E.K.” is an

acronym for “Gathering of ExtraordinaryEnforcers of the Kure,” inspired by herteam’s affinity for comic book characters.During Relay for Life, each of the group’s10 members dresses in their character ofchoice. Alcantara’s pick: Batman villainessPoison Ivy.

“We wanted it to be fun and play up thewhole comic book geek thing,” she said.“We saw a team last year with a superherotheme, but we wanted to do more. Every-one will be picking a favorite character andwe’ll be in full dress.”

Appearing live Saturday are local rock,punk, blues and metal bands: Nyceria,Streetside Vinyl, ExposE, Of Athena, BlackWater Soul, and A Black Sunday. Includedwith your $10 donation will be a pulled-pork sandwich meal and unlimited rockin’.Depending on the success of the event,Alcantara hopes to hold similar fundraisersevery month leading up to next year’sRelay for Life.

“It’s a great cause, and the bands reallyhave gone out of their way to help out. Wejust wanna see if we can pack the house.”

Saturday’s showtime is 5 p.m. All agesare admitted. B Ryder’s is located at 7401White Lane. For more information, call397-7304.

Mexican Independence DayAlso on Saturday and Sunday, the Kern

County Hispanic Chamber of Commercepresents a weekend-long Mex-stravaganzakicking off with “El Grito de Dolores” re-enactment outside the downtown court-house.

Every year on the night of Sept. 15, thepresident of Mexico re-enacts “El Grito” orthe “cry of independence” by ringing thebells of the National Palace in Mexico City.Similar celebrations are held all over theworld to commemorate the beginning ofMexico’s War of Independence from Spainin 1810. The decade-long war ended onSept. 27, 1821.

“A lot of people see it re-enacted on TVevery year, but this will give everyone inBakersfield a chance to participate in theevent and educate themselves on theimportance of that historic moment,”Chamber president Jay Tamsi said, addingthat May 5 often is confused with MexicanIndependence Day when, in fact, Cinco deMayo commemorates the Mexican victoryover the French at the Battle of Puebla in1862.

Saturday’s free event begins at 8 p.m. bythe Liberty Bell, located at the downtowncourthouse at 1415 Truxtun Ave. Entertain-ment will be provided by Mariachi SanMarcos, folkloric dancers and a re-enact-ment of “El Grito” to be held at 10 p.m. tocoincide with the actual celebration inMexico City. Food vendors will be present.

Then on Sunday, the Chamber presentsthe Mexican Independence Day Celebra-

tion, 18th annual Business and ConsumerTrade Show and Salsa Cook-Off at StramlerPark.

“This year we decided to go really big bycombining three events over two days,”said Tamsi, pointing out that the additionof the salsa cookoff has been years in theplanning. “This contest is something thecommunity has been asking us to host.People are very serious when it comes tocooking competitions as we found outwith our menudo cookoff, but when itcomes to salsa, it’s extremely fierce. Itcould be the heat?”

There will be food and drink vendorsand salsa-tasting at contestant booths.According to Tamsi, there were 20 con-firmed contestants with room for a fewmore booths. Entertainment will be pro-vided by local old-school veterans TheeMajestics, cumbia band Amore Y Llanto,Mariachi San Marcos, Southern Californiashow band Hind Site, and Mento Buru, myLatin ska band. The event is family-friendlywith plenty of activities for the kids.

“We are excited about providing thecommunity with a series of great culturallyinspired events involving locally ownedbusinesses.”

Sunday’s event begins at 11 a.m. Admis-sion is $5 advance or $7 at the gate. Stram-ler Park is located at 3805 Chester Ave. Formore information call 633-5495 or visitkchcc.org.

Matt’s pickThe Mentors at Vinny’s Bar, 2700 S.

Union Ave., 9 p.m., Saturday, $5.October is still a few weeks away, but

you can always rely on ’80s shlock rockersThe Mentors to remind you that Hal-loween can be celebrated year-round.Originally formed in Seattle during theoriginal ’70s punk explosion, the groupdonned executioner masks and pennedsongs so perverse they became prime tar-gets through the following decade of thepro-censorship movement headed by Tip-per Gore. Late Mentors frontman Eldon “ElDuce” Hoke basked in the attention, per-forming until his death in 1997. Today, thegroup continues to tour with original gui-tarist Eric “Sickie” Carlson, bassist Steve“Dr. Heathen Scum” Broy, and Bakersfielddrummer guitarist Marc “Mad Dog Duce”DeLeon, whose been known to moonlightwith Adema on occasion. Also appearing isPottymouth, featuring ex-members ofGreen Jello and Butt Trumpet. Enter atyour own risk.

It’s a band-tastic Saturday nightThe Lowdown with Matt Munoz

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.

Salsa contest to bringheat for Mexican holiday

PHOTO COURTESY OF MARIACHI SAN MARCOS

Mariachi San Marcos will appear at Mexican Independence Day events this weekend.


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BY MIRANDA WHITWORTHContributing writer

With Buttonwillow’s rich agri-cultural legacy taking centerstage, the Fall Farm Festival

is an event that promises a feast forthe eyes, ears and the stomach.

The town effort kicks off at 7 a.m.Saturday with a pancake breakfast atthe Anita Merlo Community Centerand lasts through the evening withmusic and entertainment for thewhole family at Buttonwillow Park.Buttonwillow Chamber of CommerceSecretary Gloria Selvidge is a native ofthe farming community and is help-ing man the festival.

She knows if a visitor wants to seewhat Buttonwillow is really all about,the Fall Farm Festival is the best wayto do it.

“This event really started way backto celebrate the fall cotton harvest.But now we are so much more thanthat. We put this event on every yearas a way to say thank you to all ofour businesses and the people wholive here that make this place spe-cial.”

Selvidge remembers taking part in

the Fall Farm Festival as a child, dis-playing animals with other local kidsin the pet parade. It's a part of theevent, that much like the town itself,has evolved over the years.

“Well, now, the parade has every-thing. Big animals, tractors, lots ofcars, floats and all kinds of stuff.

Everyone lines the street to watch andfollows it into Buttonwillow Park.”

While many attendees rush thepark following the parade, the festivi-ties there will be well under way.Beginning at 8:30 a.m., ButtonwillowPark is the stage for the main event:vendor and food booths, an amuse-ment area stocked with games andentertainment for kids, The Bill Bran-non third Annual Memorial Car Show,a performance from the Mike Mon-tano Band and more.

For Selvidge, the afternoon meal inthe park is the part of the festival sheis hungry for all year long. That’swhen the traditional deep pit beefbarbecue lunch is served and it’s ameal that for many attendees is worththe months of anticipation.

“I don’t know why it’s so good, it’sjust a deep pit lunch. Maybe it’s theseasonings they use or the sauce.Maybe it’s just the experience ofbeing out there at the festival in thepark and eating it. But honestly it’sthe best thing you'll ever have."

But even more than the food, it’sthe tradition folks love.

“The whole town comes out andwe celebrate each other. We are asmall town and we love our smalltown feel. We just like to party in a bigway.”

High cotton in ButtonwillowFestival celebrates town’sconnections to the land

BY GENE GARAYGORDOBILContributing writer

For most of the year, DougEdwards is content to have hisown personal piece of history

stored safely in his garage. But this Sunday is different.The 33rd Annual Fun in the Sun

Car Show at the Kern County Muse-um will be ground zero for buffs —both of cars and history — like him-self.

“It’s the perfect venue to displayvintage cars because it goes alongwith the vintage background of themuseum,” said Edwards, vice presi-dent of the Vintage Limited Car Clubof Kern County and this year’s carshow coordinator.

Edwards expects between 175 and200 pre-1960 cars for the show, whichruns from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Paidadmission includes entry into themuseum and all its exhibits.

“We get about 1,000 people outhere, 500 spectators and about 500people participating with their cars,”he said. “The money goes to put onother car club functions, such asattending other shows, but the muse-um also gets a donation.”

Cars mostly will be local, but somewill come from outlying areas such asTehachapi, Mojave, Taft and evenVisalia. Though preregistration hasended, participants may enter theircars through Sunday for $35.

Sunday’s show will be put on by the19-member Vintage Limited Car Club,

whose members must have a vehiclethat is either a street rod, a hot rod, avintage or antique car. It is the onlycar show the group organizes.

Edwards has a purple 1932 FordRoadster, which has been in his fami-ly for 56 years.

“I grew up with it,” said the 53-year-old Bakersfield resident. “Mydad bought it in 1956, and it was arace car back then.

“It became the first 200-mph Road-

ster at the Bonneville Salt Flats,”Edwards said.

Edwards’ Roadster had been in hisgarage for quite a while. In fact, it’sonly been in recent years that he’spulled it out.

“It made history, and it has donewhat it needed to do,” he said. “I haveno plans to race it anymore.

“To lose it is certainly not worth it,”Edward said. “It can’t ever bereplaced.”

Vintage car club struts stuff at museum

Fall Farm FestivalButtonwillow Park, 8:30 a.m to 10p.m.; information on all events:764-5406Partial list of events:Pioneer Senior Citizens PancakeBreakfast: 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., AnitaMenlo Community Center; $5,includes pancakes, sausage, cof-fee and orange juice.Fall Farm Festival Parade: 11 a.m;begins at Buttonwillow Schoolends at Buttonwillow Park.Bill Brannon third Annual CarShow: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Button-willow ParkButtonwillow School RunningClub 5k Run: 8 to 9 a.m; registra-tion is $20 day of; information:764-5248Deep-pit barbecue lunch: noon to3 p.m., Buttonwillow Park; $10

Fun in the Sun Car Show, withthe Vintage LTD Car Club ofBakersfieldWhen: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday

Where: Kern County Museum, 3801

Chester Ave.

Admission: $10; $9students/seniors; children under 3are free.

Information: kcmuseum.org or868-8400

CASEY CHRISTIE / THE CALIFORNIAN

Car enthusiasts at the 2011 Fun in the Sun Car Show check out a 1923T Wildone built by Neil Ramey.

BY SUSAN SCAFFIDIContributing writer

If you were disappointed with thefilm “Rock of Ages,” don’t letthat stop you from seeing the

original version — the smash-hitstage production — at theRabobank Theater.

“Rock of Ages” started as a smallproduction in 2005 with anunknown cast, opening in a club onHollywood Boulevard. Using rockhits from the 1980s for what iscalled a “jukebox musical,” creatorChris D’Arienzo wove the musicaround a story perfect for its venue— boy with dreams of becoming arock star meets girl with dreams ofbecoming a rock star, find day jobsworking in a club on the SunsetStrip and fall in love. Their relation-ship is hampered by the couple’spoor communication and plans bythe city to clean up the Strip andtear down all the clubs, plus aromantic detour when the girl has afling with an aging rock star.

With its string of ’80s rock hits,including music from Journey, Styx,Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister andmany other acts, Rock of Ages keptmoving to larger venues in the LosAngeles areas, playing to sell-outcrowds, and eventually made it toan off-Broadway theater in October2008.

It opened on Broadway the nextyear, and was nominated for fiveTonys. The show has been a hit onLondon’s West End, and has suc-cessful tours in the United States,the United Kingdom, Australia andAsia.

Hollywood beckoned again forthe show, when Warner Bros. andNew Line Cinema purchased thefilm rights.

The film went into production in2010, boasting an all-star castincluding Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin,Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mary J. Blige, and DiegoBoneta and Julianne Hough as the

boy and girl. Despite the big pushand the big cast, the film versionwas a flop, while the stage showcontinues to play to packed houses.

What happened? The stage ver-sion of the show allowed the char-acters to acknowledge they wereactors in a show, and frequently vio-lated “the fourth wall,” that imagi-nary boundary between actors andaudience that enables the audienceto pretend what they’re seeing isreal.

The stage productions havealways featured ensemble casts ofrelatively unknown actors, allowingaudiences to enjoy the send-ups ofthe aging rock star in Stacee Jaxx,the star-struck wannabes Drew Dil-lenbeck and Sherrie Christian andother stock characters, as theyengage with each other and theaudience.

“The audience component ismissing from the film,” said MarkMinnick of Phoenix Entertainment,the production company for theshow.

“There is nothing like live theaterand the experience you get being apart of something that is ‘in themoment,’” Minnick said.

One of the most attractive thingsaudiences will find is that theyalready know at least some of thesongs: “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “WeBuilt This City,” “Hot Blooded,”“Oh Sherrie,” “Sister Christian,”“We’re Not Gonna Take It,” “Hit MeWith Your Best Shot,” and manyothers.


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Film a dud, but stagesmash one for ‘Ages’

‘Rock of Ages’ Part of Broadway in Bakersfield

When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20

Where: Rabobank Theater, 1001Truxtun Ave.

Admission: $35 to $55 plus fee

Information: ticketmaster.comor 800-745-3000

“People saw something theynever saw before,” said Evans, whopromises a fully stocked merchtable, with Sardinas’ CD, “Sticks andStones” and music from Montoyaand Popovic.

“That kind of sharing betweenpeople is why we’re doing this.”

The festival also will feature a setby the Flying Arvizu Brothers, fea-turing cousins Tony, Scott and JohnArvizu, performing in memory oflate Bakersfield saxophonist Ray“Daddy” Arvizu, whom Evans cred-its for naming the festival.

Vendors will be cooking upauthentic Southern, Tex-Mex andItalian cuisine, along with tradition-al snack and dessert fare availablefor purchase from Jake’s Tex-Mex,

Frugatti’s, Coconut Joe’s and more.“To get this size of show happen-

ing, we rely on the support of oursponsors. This year we have a bigpush from our restaurants, who areworking closer together.”

Houchin Blood Bank will be hold-ing the second annual B-TownBlues Fest Blood Drive from 5 to 8p.m. today featuring the JohnHollins Band and catering from RJ’sBar and Grill.

Blood donors will get a $10 dis-count voucher off festival lawn seat-ing, plus there will be a raffle forfour free passes to the festival.Houchin Blood Bank is located at5901 Truxtun Ave.

“Blues is still living in newartists,” said Evans. “Everyone whocomes out will have a great time.”

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Bakersfield Fox Theater2001 H St. vallitix.com or 322-5200.Oct. 13: The Stars of Beatlemania, doors openat 6:30 p.m., begins at 7:30 p.m. $34.50-$74.50. Oct. 21: Josh Turner, 7:30 p.m. $30-$65. Oct. 23: Jane’s Addiction, 8:30 p.m. $37-$57. Nov. 16: Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de AmaliaHernandez, 8 p.m. Friday. $39.50-$69.50. Dec. 8: An Irish Christmas, Fox Theater, 2001 HSt. $26-$51.Dec. 20: Brian Setzer Orchestra ChristmasRocks!, 8 p.m. $35-$75. Dec. 24: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nut-cracker, 2 p.m. $22.50-$102 plus fee. March 1-2: “Menopause — The Musical,” 8 p.m.Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, $45-$65 plus fees;$115 VIP plus fees.

Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace2800 Buck Owens Blvd. vallitix.com or call322-5200.

Oct. 10: Eddie Money, 7 p.m. $40 plus fee. Oct. 24: Josh Thompson, 7 p.m. $15-$21 plus fee. Nov. 1: Colt Ford, 7 p.m., $26-$34 plus fee.

The Dome2201 V St.

Sept. 21: August Burns Red, with The ColorMorale and Overseer, 7 p.m. $24 advance; $26day of event. Visit online atnumbskullshows.com.

Kern County Museum3801 Chester Ave., 868-8400.

Sept. 16: Fun in the Sun Car Show, with the Vin-tage LTD Car Club of Bakersfield, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.$10 adults; $9 students/seniors; children under 3are free.

Kern County Fairgrounds1142 S. P St. 833-4900.Fair runs Sept. 19 to 30, Kern County Fairgrounds,1142 S. P St. Admission is $8 adults; $7 seniors(62 and older); $4, children 6 to 12; $5 parking.833-4900.

Kern County Fair Opening Day Parade, 5:30p.m. Sept. 19Senior Day, 9 a.m. Sept. 21. Free parking (until 4p.m.) and admission for seniors 55 and older. Bulls & Bikes Bash Event, 7:30 pm. Sept. 21and 22. $8, $5 for children 12 and under, plusfees. vallitix.com or 322-5200.Hypnotist Tina Marie, 6 and 9:45 p.m. Sept. 24and 29, Budweiser PavilionSchool Days at the Kern County Fair, children12 and under are admitted free 9 a.m. to noonSept. 25 and 26PRCA Rodeo, gates open at 6:30 p.m., begins at7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 and 29, grandstand. $10-$15plus fees. vallitix.com or 322-5200.Diaper Derby, 2 p.m. Sept. 30, circus tentFiesta Rodeo, 6 p.m. Sept. 30, grandstand. $5plus fees. vallitix.com or 322-5200.

ConcertsShows at 8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), Bud-weiser Pavilion. Free with fair admission.Sept. 19: Jerrod NiemannSept. 20: Tower of PowerSept. 21: The Pointer SistersSept. 22: Aaron Tippin with Williams & ReeSept. 23: The SpinnersSept. 24: Blue Oyster CultSept. 25: Lucky Ned PepperSept. 26: 38 Special

Sept. 27: Jars of ClaySept. 28: Fan Halen Tribute to Van HalenSept. 29: Charlie Daniels BandSept. 30: Los Caminantes & Los Freddys deArturo Cisneros, 7 p.m.

Rabobank Convention Center1001 Truxtun Ave. ticketmaster.com or call800-745-3000.

Sept. 13: Maná, 8 p.m., $38 to $148 plus fee. Sept. 20: Rock of Ages: Broadway in Bakersfield,7:30 p.m. $35-$55 plus fee. Oct. 4: “Boy Meets Girl,”presented by Bakers-field Community Concert Association, 7:30 p.m.$80 for eight concerts. bakersfieldcca.org or205-8522 or 589-2478.Oct. 7: Stomp: The International Sensation, 7p.m. $30-$50 plus fee.Oct. 13: Katt Williams, 8 p.m. $46.50 to $75 plusfee. Oct. 18: Carrie Underwood, 7:30 p.m. $41.50 to$61.50 plus fee.Oct. 19: Prince Royce, 8 p.m. $40-$50 plus feeOct. 20: Ramon Ayala, 8 p.m. $32 to $80 plusfee.Nov. 2-3: PBR: Touring Pro Division vs. PBR: Pro-fessional Bull Riders, 8 p.m. $15-$60 plus fee. Nov. 4: "Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival,” pre-sented by Bakersfield Community Concert Asso-ciation, 3 p.m. $80 for seven remaining concerts.bakersfieldcca.org or 205-8522 or 589-2478.Nov. 6: Eric Church, 7 p.m. $35.50 to $45.50 plusfee.Nov. 9: Reyli, 8 p.m. $30 to $80 plus fee. Nov. 18: Joan Sebastian, 8 p.m. $40 to $125 plusfee. Dec. 2: “The All-American Boys Chorus,” pre-sented by Bakersfield Community Concert Asso-ciation, 3 p.m. $80 for six remaining concerts.bakersfieldcca.org or 205-8522 or 589-2478.Dec. 7: Barry Manilow, 8 p.m., $7.99 to $123 plusfee.

Eagle Mountain Casino681 S. Tule Reservation Road, Porterville.eaglemtncasino.com or 559-788-6220.

Oct. 14: Los Temerarios, 8 p.m. $25 general; $35reserved.Oct. 20: Rodney Carrington, 8 p.m. $25 general;$35 reserved.

The Nile Theater1721 19th St., 363-3179

Sept. 13: Eye Candy featuring The HollywoodMen, presented by The Party Girl; 9 p.m. $35-$75.vallitix.com or call 322-5200.

TICKET ROUNDUP

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Tickets for Barry Manilow’s Dec. 7 concert atRabobank Arena go on sale Saturday.


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There was no telling what was hotter Fri-day night: the patrons sweating it outon the streets and in galleries down-

town or the art scene itself. Artists lined 19thStreet and the surrounding sidewalks for theart walk, and both Metro Galleries and TheFoundry (in its new home next door) drewmore in with new art exhibits.

“Latination” at Metro drew about 2,500people throughout the evening for thefourth annual art exhibit. None of the threewinners, from among the dozens of artistswho entered, had won before. BettyLeonor took best of show with “Traje DeMariposa,” a striking acrylic on canvas of awoman preparing for an evening out.Christina Sweet, who dashed through thenight between Metro and The Foundry(which she co-owns), won first place for

her painting of charging bull titled “Run!”And Susan Roussel, who entered a numberof festive skeleton ceramics, was awardedsecond place for her Aunt Jemima-like“Trata De Tias.”

Of the winners, Metro’s Don Martin saidthe race was close. “This was a very tightvote. As little as one vote separated the twotop winners. The judges enjoyed the sub-ject of Betty’s piece, the color and whimsyof Christina’s and the fun of Susan’s.”

Martin was also pleased by having afresh crop of winners, selected from morethan 150 works in contention.

“It was nice that all three are new win-ners this year. Competition is obviouslyimproving.”— Stefani Dias, Californian assistant lifestyleseditor

First-time winners taketop spots in ‘Latination’

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There’s a saying that life is uncertain,so eat dessert first.One December afternoon several

years ago, two teacher friends and cookingaficionados, Patti Blystone and RoseDaniells, were enjoying a conversation andbaking Christmas cookies for family

friends. Ultimately,though, amongst thefriendly chatter and laugh-ter that day, Blystone andDaniells came up with theidea of putting theirrespective food recipestogether for the enjoymentof others.

The result was “DessertsFirst — A Complete Cookbook,” first pub-lished in 1990. The 310-page book is acompilation of the authors’ favoriterecipes, along with specialties from neigh-bors, friends and relatives. The pages arecomplemented by small illustrations byDaniells, personal cooking tips and sprin-kled with inspirational quotes aboutfriendship and life.

“The books have reached people in justabout all 50 states and a few places inter-nationally,” Blystone said. “What a greatthing it is to have something you love somuch becomes something that so manyothers also enjoy.”

From 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Blystone willsign copies of “Desserts First” at Russo’sBooks in The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave.

She’ll also have free recipe samples ofPecan Crunchies, Judy’s Harvest Popcornand Our Dip with strawberries and plansto hand out a few bonus recipe cards thatare not found in the book.

“Desserts First” can be purchased onlinevia www.dessertsfirstcookbook.com andwww.Amazon.com and there’s also a Face-book page for those with comments orinquiries about recipes. Ten percent fromeach book sold supports the SPCA of KernCounty. The donation is in memory ofDaniells, a former Munsey Elementaryteacher, who passed away in 2008.

“It was a pleasure putting the cookbooktogether with Rose, who was such a won-

derful cook and friend,” Blystone said.The authors took their time compiling

the recipes they wanted to publish. Theyprepared and tasted each recipe beforeincluding it. Once the list was narrowed,they realized there were more dessertrecipes, which dictated the title and the cat-egory’s placement in the front of the book.

Some of the popular non-dessertsinclude Railroad Dip, Hawaiian Bacon,Unusual Spinach Salad, Chicken TortelliniCasserole and Easy Prime Rib. There aremany Asian-inspired recipes and even Bly-stone’s Italian grandfather’s homemadesauce to spaghetti, ravioli and lasagna.

Blystone said the most popular dessertsinclude Pecan Crunchies, Forgotten Cook-ies and Aunt Betty Bob’s Brownies. The lat-ter is said to be so good that the recipe,which makes 15 brownies, has a friendly

warning: “Some might say the recipemakes only one serving.”

Several recipes include the first names offamily and friends who provided orinspired them. Blystone, who attended andlater taught second grade at Roosevelt Ele-mentary, said school cafeteria cooksinspired two entries — Roosevelt SchoolBrownies and Shredded Wheat Cookies.There’s also a recipe for Flying Saucercookies, which she said were sold for anickel each when she attended BakersfieldHigh School in 1957.

“Desserts First” came to life as a result ofa cherished friendship and each recipe isan extension of it. “True friends come intoour lives at special times … and stay,”states one of the book’s first pages.— Ryan T. Blystone is the son of “DessertsFirst” author Patti Blystone

Let veggies comelast: Dessert is first

Book signingWhat: Patti Blystone will sign copiesof her book “Desserts First — A Com-plete Cookbook”

When: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday

Where: Russo’s Books, 9000 Ming Ave.

Blystone

PHOTO COURTESY OF RYAN T. BLYSTONE

These Roosevelt School Brownies are from “Desserts First — A Complete Cookbook."


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TodayBC Alumni Association’s 58thannual barbecue, social 5:30p.m., dinner 6 to 8 p.m., Bakers-field College, Football PracticeField, 1801 Panorama Drive. $25;$15 students with ID; $5 childrenunder 12. 395-4326.Eye Candy featuring The Holly-wood Men, 9 p.m., The Nile The-ater, 1721 19th St. $35-$75. valli-tix.com or 322-5200.Maná, 8 p.m., Rabobank Arena,1001 Truxtun Ave. $38 to $148plus fee. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.One Book, One Bakersfield,One Kern Kickoff, speakers,scene from the play, tour of thehouse, 6 p.m., Noriega House, 1325Baker St. Free. 633-9016.September Classic Series, see“Jurassic Park,” 7 p.m., Maya Cine-mas, 1000 California Ave. $6. 636-0484.Red Cross New Volunteer Ori-entation, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.,American Red Cross, Kern Chapter,5035 Gilmore Ave. 324-6427.Bakersfield Deaf Senior Citi-zens Social Club, bring yourfavorite potluck food, games, 11a.m. to 3 p.m., East BakersfieldVeterans Hall, 2101 Ridge Road. $5(55 and older); $3 (50-54); $2members.Bingo, warmups at 5 p.m., earlybirds 6 p.m., regular games 6:30p.m., Volunteer Center of KernCounty, 2801 F St. $20 and up. 395-9787.

FridayCommunity Book Discussion:“The House on Mango Street,”11 a.m., Wasco Branch Library, 1102Seventh St., Wasco. 758-2114.FLICS International Cinema Soci-ety, presents “A Separation,” 7:30p.m., Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 HSt. $5. flics.org or 428-0354.September 16th CelebrationCarnival, carnival, dancing, food,Friday through Sunday, MemorialPark, 104 S. Lexington St., Delano.$4 adults; seniors and childrenunder 3 are free. 725-2518.Una Noche Bohemia, with musi-cal group Voces Veracruzanas, 8p.m., Shafter High School, StarrhPerforming Arts Center, 526 Man-nel Ave. $15 pre-sale; $20 at thedoor. 205-5499.Weird Science For Adults, withscientist Dave Hanley, 7 p.m.,Buena Vista Museum of NaturalHistory, 2018 Chester Ave. $15;$25 couple. 324-6350.

Saturday“Tee for a Cure” Golf Tourna-ment, registration 10:30 a.m.,shotgun at noon, Sundale CountryClub, 6218 Sundale Ave. $100. 716-3426.

2012 Concert Series, with Bak-ersfield Symphony Orchestra, 8p.m., Bright House NetworksAmphitheatre, 11200 StockdaleHighway. $10. ticketmaster.com orall Ticketmaster outlets or by call-

ing 800-745-3000.Third annual Community Recy-cling Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., KernSchools Federal Credit Union,administrative office, 9500 MingAve. ksfcu.org or 833-7900.Fourth annual Sickle CellAwareness Blood Drive, &Run/Walk, music, face painting,food and more, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,The Park at River Walk, 11200Stockdale Highway. 477-5476Bakersfield Green Thumb Gar-den Club, meeting with AnthonyBlanco from Kern Turf Supply on“Efficient Water Practices andNew Products,” 9 a.m., Church ofthe Brethren, in the social hall, 327A St. 393-3657.Bakersfield Speedway, gatesopen at 4 p.m.; races begin at 6p.m., Bakersfield Speedway, 5001N. Chester Ave. $10; $5 ages 6-12;under 5 free. bakersfieldspeed-way.com or call 393-3373.Eighth annual B-Town BluesFest, presented by World Records,5 to 10:30 p.m., CSUB Amphithe-ater, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $40reserved table; lawn seating: $30,$25 lawn seating for students, mili-tary and seniors 65 and older; 17and under are free. 831-3100.El Grito de Dolores Celebration,mariachi, folklorico dancers, 8 to11 p.m., El Grito, 10 p.m., LibertyBell, 1415 Truxtun Ave. Free. 633-5495.Fall Farm Festival, 7 a.m. to 10p.m., Buttonwillow Park, Highway58 and Meadow Street, Buttonwil-low. 764-5406.Jamie Laval concert, world-classfiddler, with guitarist Zac Leger,7:30 to 9 p.m., St. Jude’s in theMountains Anglican Church, SouthCurry Street, Tehachapi. $15; $8students. 823-8557 or brownpa-pertickets.com.Kern Audubon Field Trip, andbirding class, “Bird Sounds andCareful Observation in the Field,”with Bob Barnes, 7:30 a.m., meetat the west end of Hart Park onMirror Drive between the lakes asyou enter the park. Bring water,snacks and binoculars. $5. ker-naudubonsociety.org or 805-0232.Lantern Light Tour & GhostHunt, 8 to 10 p.m., Silver CityGhost Town, 3829 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Bodfish. $12 per person of allages. 760-379-5146.Military Heroes Golf Tourna-ment, shotgun noon, BakersfieldCountry Club, 4200 Country ClubDrive. $175 retired military; $200,includes green fees, cart, rangecalls, prizes, awards, lunch. All pro-ceeds benefit Kern County Wound-ed Heroes Fund. 871-4121.Nebraska Cornhusker BoosterClub, will meet for the gameagainst Arkansas, 9 a.m., GooseLoonies, 816 18th St. 827-8719.Rock for a Cure: Relay for LifeFundraiser, with Black Sunday,Streetside Vinyl, Expose of Athena,Black Water Soul and Nyceria, 5p.m., B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill,7401 White Lane. $10, includeddinner. 397-7304.

Scottish Fiddling Workshopwith Jamie Laval, 3 to 5 p.m., St.Jude’s in the Mountains AnglicanChurch 1200 S. Curry St.,Tehachapi. $20. 823-8557.Third annual Cruise-In & CarShow, music, raffles, contests,food and more, doors open at 8:30a.m., event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Heritage Oak School, 20915 ScoutRoad, Tehachapi. Free to the pub-lic; $20 registration for owners.823-0885.Twilight Tour Fundraiser Event,5 p.m., Exotic Feline BreedingCompound Feline ConservationCenter, 3718 60th St. West, Rosa-mond. $20. For ages 18 and up.wildcatzoo.org or call 256-3793.

SundayFun in the Sun Car Show, withthe Vintage LTD Car Club of Bak-ersfield, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., KernCounty Museum, 3801 ChesterAve. $10; $9 students/seniors; freefor children under 3. 868-8400 orkcmuseum.org.

The Ultimate Bridal Event, noonto 4 p.m., Rabobank ConventionCenter, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $8 to$15. ultimatebridalevent.com or835-1305.

Farmers market, 9 a.m. to 2p.m., Kaiser Permanente, 8800Ming Ave. 877-524-7373.

THEATER“Bye Bye Birdie,” 7 p.m. Satur-day, 2 p.m. Sunday, Stars DinnerTheatre, 1931 Chester Ave. $20adults; $10 children 12 and under.325-6100.“Once Upon a Mattress,” pre-sented by NOR; 7 p.m. Friday, 2and 7 p.m. Saturday, North HighSchool, North High School, 300Galaxy Way, Oildale. $7. 392-2000.Improv Comedy Show, withCenter For Improv Advancement, 8p.m. Fridays, JC’s Place, 1901Chester Ave. $5. 322-8209.Night Time Show with MichaelArmendariz, 11 p.m. Friday, TheEmpty Space, 706 Oak St. $5. 327-PLAY.

ARTOpening Reception, for “Out ofPrint: Altered Books,” “ChristopherStott: New Realism,” and “PaulStrand: The Mexican Portfolio,” 6to 8 p.m. today, Bakersfield Muse-um of Art, 1930 R St. $10; free formembers. bmoa.org or 323-7219.

Opening reception, paintings byPhil Vanderlei, 5 to 8 p.m. today,Chris Vanderlei Gallery, 903 18thSt. Free. 477-1596.

“Walk On — Celebrating Abili-ties,” featuring artwork by LindaBrown, Scott McDonald and NancyPutney, on display through Sept.30, Access Center, 1330 TruxtunAve. Free. 324-9000.

Art Classes, in drawing, watercol-or, oils, color theory, for beginnersand advanced, Bakersfield ArtAssociation Art Center, 1817 EyeSt. 869-2320.

Deanna Nelson, artwork on dis-play through September, Bakers-field Art Association Art Center,1817 Eye St. Free. 869-2320.Call to Artists: “Windows onMango Street,” find an oldantique window and paint, with nospecific theme, on the backside ofthe window glass, transforming itinto a hanging piece of art, sub-missions due between 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Oct. 21. Email [email protected] or 703-8666.Fabric Painting for Kids, parentsand grandparents are welcome, 1to 3 p.m. Saturday, BakersfieldMuseum of Art, 1930 R St. $25,includes materials and snack. Reg-ister at grammyshouse.com.Let’s Duet!, artwork by ChristopherO’Brien and Shelley Juhl-O’Brien, 2to 5 p.m. Saturday, The EmptySpace, 706 Oak St. 327-PLAY.Stained Glass Classes, six-weekclass, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays,Juliana’s Art Studio & Gallery, 50118th St. 327-7507.The Art Shop Club, 9 a.m. tonoon each Thursday, Friday andSaturday, The Art Shop, 1221 20thSt. All mediums. 322-0544, 589-7463 or 496-5153.

MUSICAlternativeB. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill,7401 White Lane, 397-7304;Tomorrow Bad Seed, 7:30 p.m.Tuesday. $10 advanced, $12 atthe door. All ages.

BluesKern River Blues Society Jam, 2to 8 p.m. every third Saturday,Trout’s, 805 N. Chester Ave. 872-7517.

Kernville Saloon, 20 Tobias St.,760-376-2500;Jimmy J Tour: Sier-ra's to the Pacific, 9 p.m. Fridayto 1 a.m. Saturday. Free.

Classic rockBellvedere Cocktail Lounge,3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139;Usual Suspects, 9 p.m. Friday andSaturday.

T-Bones Steakhouse, 8020 Dis-trict Blvd., 398-1300; Elevation406, 7:30 p.m. Friday.

ComedyElevation Lounge, 818 Real Road,325-6864; Improv Tuesday — Livecomedy with DJ after party, 9 p.m.Tuesdays.

T-Bones Steakhouse, 8020 Dis-trict Blvd., 398-1300; featuringSouthern California talent, 8:30to 11 p.m. Saturday.

CountryBuck Owens Crystal Palace,2800 Buck Owens Blvd., 328-7560; Buddy Alan Owens & theBuckaroos, 7:30 p.m. Friday andSaturday.

Ethel’s Old Corral Cafe, 4310Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613;Honky Tonk Tuckers, 7 to 11 p.m.Friday.

Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 322-8900; Vince Galindo, 9 p.m.Wednesdays.

DancingBeginner Belly Dance Lessons,5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays, CentreStage Studio, 1710 Chester Ave.323-5215. $45 regular session; $65combo session. bakersfieldbelly-dance.biz.Folklorico Classes, advancedancers/performing group 6 to 8p.m. Fridays; and beginners, allages, 10:30 a.m. to noon Satur-days, Fruitvale-Norris Park, 6221Norris Road. $22 per month forbeginners; $25 per month foradvance dancers. 833-8790.Greenacres Community Center,2014 Calloway Drive, offers ball-room dance, East Coast swing(jitterbug) and Argentine Tangodance classes; $35, $45 for non-members. 322-5765 or 201-2105.Joaquin Squares, 7:30 to 9:30p.m. Thursday, Rasmussen Center,115 E. Roberts Lane. $5. 324-1390,325-3086 or 399-3658. Laf-A-Lot Dance Club Dance, 7to 10 p.m. Saturday, Kern CityTown Hall, 1003 Pebble BeachDrive. $5 members; $10 guests.398-5590. Mavericks Singles, with musicby Jerry Hobbs, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday,Kern City Town Hall, 1003 PebbleBeach Drive. $7 member; $9guest. 831-9241.Pairs and Spares Dance, withJerri Arnold, Country George andEd Shelton, 7 p.m. Friday, Ras-mussen Senior Center, 115 E.Roberts Lane. $7; $9 nonmembers.399-3575.

DJBellvedere Cocktail Lounge,3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; DJBrian, 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesday.DoubleTree Hotel, ClubOdyssey, 3100 Camino Del RioCourt. 323-7111; old school, ’80s,’90s music, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.Saturdays. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 WhiteLane, 834-1611; with DJ Chill in theMixx, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays.Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749;DJ James, 9 p.m. Thursdaysthrough Saturdays. Free. The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, atHotel Rosedale, 2400 CaminoDel Rio Court, 327-0681; with Meg,7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

JazzCafe Med, 4809 Stockdale High-way, 834-4433; Richie Perez, 7:30to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Crest Bar & Grill, inside Bakers-field RV Resort, 5025 Wible Road,833-9998; Richie Begin, 6 to 9p.m. Saturday. Imbibe Wine & Spirits Mer-chant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633-WINE; featuring local artist andJazz Connection, 6 to 8:30 p.m.Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 to9:30 p.m. Saturday; Mike Mon-tano, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday.

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Eye StreetKing Tut, 10606 Hageman Road;live instrumental and vocal jazz,6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Sat-urdays. Free.

Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 WhiteLane, 834-1611; Bakersfield JazzWorkshop, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.every Wednesday.

Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 9000Ming Ave., 664-1400; Richie Perez,8 p.m. to midnight Saturday.

Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701Ming Ave., 832-5011; Jazz Invasion,9 to 10 p.m. Saturdays.

The Nile, 6 p.m. Sundays. Cost$10 at 1721 19th St. 364-2620.

KaraokeBanacek’s Lounge, 4601 StateRoad, 387-9224; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.Fridays.

Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge,3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 9p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays and Sun-days.

Big Daddy Pizza, 6417 MingAve., 396-7499; 7 to 10 p.m.every Tuesday; 8 to 11 p.m. Fri-days.

Cataldo’s Pizzeria, 4200 NewStine Road, 397-5000; 6:30 to9:30 p.m. Thursday.

Cataldo’s Pizzeria, 6111 Niles St.,363-7200; 6:15 to 10:15 p.m. Tues-days.

Chateau Lounge, 2100 S.Chester Ave., 835-1550; 9 p.m.Saturdays.

City Slickers, 1001 W. TehachapiBlvd., 822-4939; 7 p.m. Tuesdaysand Thursdays.

Corona’s Cantina, 9817 S. UnionAve., 345-8463; 7 to 10 p.m. Fri-days.

Don Perico Restaurant, 2660

Oswell St., Suite 133, 871-2001; 7to 11 p.m. Thursdays.

DoubleTree Hotel, ClubOdyssey, 3100 Camino Del RioCourt; 8 p.m. to midnight Tues-days.

Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road,325-6864; 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Ethel’s Old Corral, 4310 AlfredHarrell Highway, 873-7613; 6 to 9p.m. every Wednesday.

Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S.Chester Ave., 831-1315; 7 to 11 p.m.Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Julie’s The Branding IronSaloon, 1807 N. Chester Ave., 6 to10 p.m. every Friday.

Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 WhiteLane, 834-1611; A to Z Karaoke, 8p.m. to midnight Tuesdays.

Lone Oak Inn, 8 p.m. every Tues-day and Thursday at 10612Rosedale Highway. 589-0412.

Magoo’s Pizza, 1129 Olive Drive,399-7800; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tues-day.

Maria Bonita Mexican Restau-rant, 10701 Highway 178, 366-3261, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays. Allages.

McMurphy’s Irish Pub & SportsBar, 14 Monterey St., 869-1451; 7p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays.

Pizzeria, 4200 Gosford Road, 397-1111; 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays.

Pour House, 4041 Fruitvale Ave.,589-9300; 9 p.m. Fridays and Sat-urdays.

Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 323-0053; 8 p.m. to midnight Satur-days.

Replay Sports Lounge & Grill,4500 Buck Owens Blvd., 324-3300; 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

Rocket Shop Cafe, 2000 S.Union Ave., 832-4800; 8:30 p.m.to midnight Saturday.

Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; 8p.m. Mondays through Wednes-days.

Rocky’s Pizza & Arcade, 2858Niles St., 873-1900; 5:30 to 9:30p.m. Wednesday.

Round Table Pizza, 2060 WhiteLane, 836-2700; 6 to 9 p.m. Tues-day.

Round Table Pizza, 2620 BuckOwens Blvd., 327-9651; The Junc-tion with host Mac Clanahan, 8:30p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.

Round Table Pizza, 4200 Gos-ford Road, 397-1111; 6:30 p.m.Wednesdays.

Rusty’s Pizza, 5430 Olive Drive,392-1482; 6:30 to 9 p.m. everyWednesday.

Sports & Spirits, 6633 Ming Ave.,398-7077; 9 p.m. Thursdays andSaturdays.

Syndicate Lounge, 1818 Eye St.,327-0070; with Alisa Spencer, 9p.m. Wednesdays.

T-Bones Steakhouse, 8020 Dis-trict Blvd., 398-1300; 7:30 to 11p.m. Thursdays.

Tejon Club, 6 to 10 p.m. everySaturday at 117 El Tejon Ave. 392-1747.

The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, atHotel Rosedale, 2400 CaminoDel Rio Court, 327-0681; 7 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Junction Lounge, 2620Buck Owens Blvd., 327-9651; 8:30p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

The Old River Monte Carlo,9750 Taft Highway, 837-0250;8:30 p.m. Thursdays.

The Playhouse, 2915 Taft High-way; 397-3599; 7 to 10 p.m. Sun-days.

The Prime Cut, 9500 BrimhallRoad, 831-1413; hosted by EdLoverr, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday.

The Regent, 2814 Niles St., 871-4140; 8:30 p.m. every other Friday.

The Wrecking Yard, 9817 S.Union Ave., 827-9192; 7 to 10 p.m.Mondays, Tuesdays and Thurs-days.

The Wright Place, 2695-G MountVernon Ave., 872-8831, 8 p.m.Thursdays.

Tomi’s Cowgirl Cafe, 7 to 10p.m. Friday, 1440 Weedpatch High-way. 363-5102.

Trouts & The BlackboardStages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 399-6700; 7 p.m. Mondays and Thurs-days, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays,Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdaysand Sundays.

Vinny’s Bar & Grill, 2700 S.Union Ave., 496-2502, 7 p.m.Thursdays.

Latin/SalsaDoubleTree Hotel, ClubOdyssey, Club Odyssey, 3100Camino Del Rio Court, 633-1949;various levels, 3 to 9 p.m. everySunday. $5 per person, per lesson.

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

Oldies KC Steakhouse, 2515 F St., 322-9910; Jimmy Gaines, Bobby O andMike Halls, 6:30 p.m. Thursdaythrough Saturday.

Music showcaseThe Prime Cut, 9500 BrimhallRoad, 831-1413; featuring localartists, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays.

Old schoolQue Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701Ming Ave., 832-5011; Al Garcia &the Rhythm Kings, 8 to 11 p.m.Thursdays.

Tam O’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista,324-6774; Elements, 8:30 p.m. Fri-day and Saturday. $5.

Open MicFiddlers Crossing, 206 E. F St.,Tehachapi, 823-9994; 7 p.m.Wednesdays. $5.

On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 327-7625; 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Free.

RockB. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill,7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Dam-age Inc. (Metallica Tribute Band)with Acid Reflux Capacitor, 9 p.m.Friday. $5.

Trivia nightBellvedere Cocktail Lounge,3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 7p.m. Tuesdays.

Chuy’s, 2500 New Stine Road,833-3469; 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 327-7625; 8 to 10 p.m. Monday.

Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 322-8900; Trivia Night with DaveRezac, 10 p.m. Tuesdays.

VarietyGolden State Mall, 3201 F St.,872-2037, Joe Loco Duet, 2 to 5p.m. Sundays

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