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BY MATT MUNOZCalifornian staff writer

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He rose to fame as a rebel, but itwould be hard to find a guymore beloved by the countrymusic establishment than Eric

Church. On the strength of his 2011 CD, “Chief”

— which spawned the hits “Drink in MyHand,” “Creepin” and “Springsteen” —Church is headed to Bakersfield on Tuesdaywith his “Blood, Sweat & Tears” tour andleads the field at tonight’s County MusicAssociation Awards, with five nominations.

“It’s surreal, because it’s not something Isaw coming,” said Church during a recentphone interview. “I knew ‘Chief’ had beena special record, I knew ‘Springsteen’ was amonster of a song, but I didn’t see beingmost nominated. Neither did anybodyelse, so don’t let anyone kid you. I think it’sbetter that way because there’s no expec-tations for me.

“It’s pretty cool for the industry, becauseat times I felt like I didn’t know where webelonged. I thought we were too rock forcountry, I thought we were too country forrock, I didn’t know if we had a home. So,for them to kind of open their arms andsay, ‘You’re one of us’ is the biggest thing Itook from being nominated.”

That affirmation is all the more sweet,Church said, considering that he got hisstart not as a pretty-boy Nashville creation,but as a honky-tonk hero, grinding it outnight after night in one sweaty barroomafter another. Church, 35, broke out of apack of fellow rowdy country rockers likeJamey Johnson, starting talk of a new gen-eration of outlaws, the heirs of Waylon Jen-nings and Willie Nelson.

Just don’t call Church an outlaw to hisface.

“I hate labels. It seems like we couldcome up with a different word. ‘Outlaw’ isa word that was issued 30, 40 years ago,and I think there’s a different theme now. Imean, yeah, our paths have been some-what similar as artists from way back.Maybe finding some success outside of thenormal parameters where people find suc-cess, yeah, I get it. I’m just not big on call-ing it this or that, and certainly not going

back to a word 30 or 40 years.”Not big on country music’s penchant for

hype, the North Carolina native prefers tokeep his material and stage show about thepurity of a rowdy good time.

“A lot of times in my career, especiallyfrom where we came from, it wasn’t busy.I’m just taking it in stride. It’s pretty simplefor me now. You gotta keep it about the

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Just don’t call him an outlawChurch does it his way, butrowdy singer hates labels

20 The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, November 1, 2012

BY SUSAN SCAFFIDIContributing writer

Multi award-winning com-poser Christopher Gun-ning will be on hand to

hear the world premiere of his lat-est work performed by the Bakers-field Symphony Orchestra thisweekend, in a program of story-telling music.

Titled “Hector’s Return,” Gun-ning’s nine-minute musical essayis the composer’s description of ahero’s return, first inspired by lis-

tening to the music of HectorBerlioz.

“The influence of Berlioz may ormay not be evident, but as I wascomposing I was reminded ofother Hectors, notably the Trojanprince of Greek mythology,” Gun-ning wrote about this piece.

Gunning is renowned as a filmand TV composer, winning fourBAFTAs — the British equivalent ofthe Academy Award — as well asfour Ivor Novello awards for thefilm “La Vie en Rose,” plus the

themes for “Agatha Christie’s‘Poirot,’” “Middlemarch” and“Porterhouse Blue.”

“He’s really kind of the JohnWilliams of England,” said BSOconductor John Farrer. “It’s reallyhard to encounter any film in Eng-land he hasn’t had a hand in.”

Farrer said he became friendswith Gunning while making arecording in London. He said hetold Gunning he should write anessay-length work for orchestra.

Farrer said programming an

effective concert requires balanc-ing long works, such as a full-length symphony, with shorterworks like an essay to provide vari-ety for the audience. While com-posers are attracted to the chal-lenges of writing the big works,Farrer said conductors want thoseshorter pieces as well.

“There’s a vast audience for this,a need for this,” Farrer said.

The orchestra has three otherstory-telling works on its program

‘John Williams of England’ debuts work with BSOBakersfield Symphony OrchestraWhen: Lecture 7 p.m.;concert 8 p.m. SaturdayWhere: Rabobank The-ater, 1001 Truxtun Ave.

Admission: $34-$50.Available at RabobankBox Office, and ticket-master.com

IndexLittle River Band ...................................... 22Arts Alive .................................................. 23First Friday................................................ 24Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” ........................ 24Laf-A-Lot Dance Club................................ 25The Lowdown with Matt Munoz.............. 26Bakersfield Independent Film Festival .. 27Calendar .............................................. 32-33

Eric ChurchWhen: 7 p.m. Tuesday

Where: Rabobank Theater, 1001 Trux-tun Ave.

Admission: $36 to $199, plus fee

Information: 852-7777 or ticketmas-ter.com

KYNDELL HARKNESS / STAR TRIBUNE

Eric Church performs at the State Fair Grandstand in Falcon Heights, Minn., in August. He will be at Rabobank Theater Tuesday.

Please see CHURCH / 31

Please see SYMPHONY / 29

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They’re on leavefrom heaven THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN

Make no bones about it:Dia de los Muertos isfirmly on the pop cul-

ture map. From more costumedskeletons trick-or-treating and atHalloween parties this year to avariety of local activities, the stageis set for celebrating the tradition-al Mexican holiday.

And it is a celebration, despitethe prominent calaveras, orskulls, in the imagery. That’ssomething the Bakersfield Muse-um of Art is emphasizing at itsfourth annual Altares de Familia.

“It’s a celebration of life. That’sone thing that people miscon-strue,” said Amy Millis, the muse-um’s director of developmentand organizer of the event.

This year’s event, which spansthe museum grounds as well asthe adjacent Central Park at MillCreek, is poised to be the biggestyet.

This year “we’re just bigger andbetter taking up more of the park.Most of Central Park is dedicatedto the event. We have a biggerstage and more lights.”

Activities at the park include anopening Aztec blessing by MiTierra around 5:30 p.m. followedby more folk dancing later in theevening, and performances byKern County Youth MariachiFoundation, SoLuna Mexican folkballet and Escuelas Unidas.

Along with dancing and music,the park will host about 25 ven-dors, a mix of sponsors, craftsand foods. Food vendors, includ-ing La Vaca Flaca, Choco’s Tacos,La Rosa, Taquitos Jesus, CaliforniaItalian Ice and Irene’s, will servetraditional dishes such as chileverde, taquitos, tacos and burri-tos as well as kid-friendly kettlecorn and pizza.

After the kids are fed, entertainthem with face-painting and thechildren’s craft area, which Millissaid will be huge this year. Chil-dren completing each craftreceive a stamp on a card, whichcan be used for trick-or-treatingat the end of the line. Claydoh theClown will make balloon animalsto entertain youngsters as theywait.

Folks can decorate sugar skullsunder the guidance of event com-mittee member Eva Patino andher daughter, Felisa, who teamedon two recent workshops for theactivity. The younger Patino willbring some of her Liberty Highstudents to help with the projectand crafts area, Millis said.

Speaking of skulls, plenty willbe on display inside the museumfor the student competition,which has hundreds of entriesthis year. Millis said along withmini-altars recognizing a person— famous or loved one — whoimpacted the student’s life, youngartists could opt to design calav-eras to compete for cash prizes.

“The skulls are fantastic. Wewanted to make it fun and mix itup, and it’s such an integral partof the celebration. It goes on withour mission of education andart.”

Of course, the big draw formany are the altars created by

community members honoringloved ones who have died. Thisyear, Millis said there may be asmany as 35 shrines, which peoplehad to sign up for in advance. Thealtars will be on display in themuseum’s gardens.

If you’d like even more to lookat, head into the museum for theongoing exhibit “Paul Strand:Mexican Portfolio,” a collection ofphotographs taken in Mexico inthe early 1930s. Millis said bilin-gual docents will be on hand fortours and information about theworks.

With a hearty helping of cultureand art for such a good price —$1, free for children 6 and under— Millis said it’s the museum’sopportunity to connect with thecommunity.

“This is our big thank you tothe community. Let them knowthat we’re here, and that we’rehere for them.”— Stefani Dias

Dia De Los Muertos ExpoAt Golden State Mall, the fes-

tive sounds of dancing skeletonsare what Dia De Los MuertosExpo organizer Cruz ReyesRamos hopes will be an invitationto all happy spirits to join in thefun.

“I was urged by people to startcelebrating this event, because ofthe success we’ve had with Cincode Mayo,” said Ramos. “In manyMexican and Peruvian cities likeAguas Calientes, they celebrate itin grand fashion. That’s what westrive for. Every year it grows inour community and people lookforward to it. I’m very happy withthe responses we receive.”

Ramos began coordinating thepopular cultural event in 1992 atSt. Augustine Catholic Church inLamont under the guidance ofparish priest Father JohnSchmoll. Within a few years, thefeast outgrew Lamont, and after afew temporary stops, ended up atthe spacious Golden State Mall.

“Our mission is to convey toour multi-cultural audienceswhat we as Mexican-Americansbelieve. The signature images ofcalaveras (skeletons,) remind usof our mortality and represent thedead playfully mimicking the liv-ing, not a scary symbol. The col-ors are always so bright and flo-

ral. We are focusing on respectinglife.”

More than 80 dancers willexhibit elaborate Mexican folkdances from SoLuna MexicanFolk Ballet, Grupo FolkloricoEscuelas Unidas and the St.Augustine Skeleton Dancers, whowill depict through special chore-ography the way celebrantsbelieve God grants permission tothe deceased in heaven to comedown to the living world and behonored at a special francachela,fandango, or party.

“It’s not macabre at all. Mexi-can people are such endearingpeople. Many believe that youshould never cry on Dia De LosMuertos, because the path backto the living world must not bemade slippery by our tears.”

In addition to marking the 20thanniversary of her first event, thisyear’s expo takes on particularlyspecial meaning for Ramos as shewill be adding a special display inmemory of her brother Isaac J.Reyes, who passed away earlierthis month. Ramos will place thetribute to her brother — nick-named “Purple Haze” for hisadmiration of rock guitarist JimiHendrix — alongside the altardedicated to her late father, Pas-cual.

“I will be placing 58 purpleflowers as a birthday symbol,because I’m sure Isaac would

understand I couldn’t have 58candles. We miss him very much.His sense of humor was reallysomething.”

According to Ramos, 19 color-fully elaborate family altars andofferings have been confirmedfor exhibit with more to beadded.

Along with muertos crafting,sugar skulls, and art on display,traditional food and beveragevendors will be selling speciallythemed food items such as spicytombstone tamales, Mexicanpanecito exquisito de muertito, or“exquisite sweet bread of thedead” and more. Plus, there willbe special recognition of “LaCalavera Catrina,” a popularetching by famed Mexican politi-cal artist Jose Guadalupe Posada.

20th annual Dia De LosMuertos ExpoWhen: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday

Where: Golden State Mall,second floor, 3201 F St.

Admission: Free

Information: 472-6836 or345-5842

Altares de FamiliaWhen: 5 p.m. Friday

Where: Bakersfield Museumof Art, 1930 R St., and theadjacent Central Park

Admission: $1; free for chil-dren under 6

Information: 323-7219 orbmoa.org/altares-de-familia

Dia de Los MuertosWhen: festivities begin at 5p.m.; Dub Seeds performs at 9

Where: Muertos Kitchen &Lounge, 1514 Wall St. Alley

Admission: $10 reservedseating, $5 general admissionfor the show

Information: 324-2557

Departed souls join livingloved ones for Muertos

Please see MUERTOS / 31

“It’s not macabre at all. Mexican people are such endearing people. Many believe that you should never cryon Dia De Los Muertos, because the path back to the living world must not be made slippery by our tears.”

— Cruz Reyes Ramos, organizer of the 20th annual Dia De Los Muertos Expo

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM OF ART

A woman arranges items on a table during last year’s Altares deFamilia event at the Bakersfield Museum of Art.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BAKERSFIELDMUSEUM OF ART

Decorated skulls are prominentat the Altares de Familia event.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DON WHITE

Costumed dancers wait to per-form during last year’s Dia deLos Muertos Expo at GoldenState Mall.


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The roar of cheering baseballfans will be traded for thesounds of music when pop

rockers the Little River Band andStray Cats’ bassist Lee Rockerperform a doubleheader at SamLynn Ball Park on Sunday.

Thomas Rockwell, president ofTrout’s Corp., organized the showand is styling it after “Day on theGreen”-type outdoor festivals.The afternoon concert is part ofan ongoing wish list of entertain-ment events he’s been planning.

“It’s all about getting some ofthese artists when they’re touringin the area,” said Rockwell.“When you can make it happenin the community like this,there’s no downside.”

Rockwell said his choice tohave the show outside the firstweekend of November is basedon a combination of weatherresearch he conducted and secur-ing an ideal location that willallow locals to kick off their shoesone last time before winter hits.

“I found that in the last 15years, this weekend has alwayshad great weather in the 70s orhigher. Probably the last greatweather weekend of the year.”

When he’s not booking livemusic at Trout’s honkytonk,Rockwell has been busy promot-ing shows through his productioncompany Rockwell Opry Produc-tions. Already, country singers

Pam Tillis, Mark Wills, BryanWhite and the Doo-Wah Ridershave appeared, both at Trout’shonkytonk and at the Fox.

“These shows were just thebeginning. Bakersfield will havemore shows to look forward tolike this as we progress into nextyear.”

The Little River Band, an Aus-tralian group that found most ofits success in the States in themid-’70s, is no stranger to Bak-ersfield after selling out Fishlipsbar twice.

Original Little River Bandbassist and vocalist WayneWilliams, 62, said the group’slasting radio hits have alwaysbeen the lifeblood of the group.Their baby boomer-rich discogra-phy of 15 studio albums includeshits like “Lonesome Loser,”“Lady,” “Cool Change,” “The

Night Owls” and “Reminiscing.” “People come usually for two

or three songs they’re intent onhearing, and then they get theother six or seven they don’t real-ize were also part of the band’shistory or part of their radio lis-tening back in the day. So, youdefinitely get people saying, ‘Oh, Ididn’t know you guys did thatsong.’”

Still heard regularly on adult-contemporary radio or in com-mercial and films during flash-back sequences, the group feelsfortunate to resonate withyounger fans as well.

“The mix of people at the liveshows who reconnect with oursongs is incredible. I think a lot ofartists take it for granted and lit-erally cast aside their past,because it’s not the new thing orwhat they’re doing now. That’snot what people come to theseshows for. We’re not going tocarve new ground or re-inventthe wheel. Fans come with theirmemories intact. There are a cou-ple of new twists to the hits, butwhat I like to call it is like an‘interactive scrap book.’”

Memories were a factor playinginto why Rockwell booked thegroup for the show along withStray Cats’ bassist Lee Rocker,who also makes a return visit toBakersfield to open the show.

“Little River Band to me is likehaving my 1968 GTO back,because that’s the cassette some-body left in the back seat. Then

you have Lee Rocker from theStray Cats in the ’80s. You hearthat music that just starts trigger-ing something.”

Sunday’s show will be held on araised stage in the left-field grassarea away from the bleachers.Open seating will be split into fivesections, starting at generaladmission and going up to pre-ferred seating from there. The topticket price, $250, includes admis-sion to the Little River Band’sencore performance the followingTuesday at Trout’s. Lawn chairsand blankets will be allowed in allsections. Once inside a number offood and beverage vendors will beon hand selling concessions. Nooutside food and beverages areallowed inside the park.

In addition, there will be a clas-sic car show in the Sam Lynnparking lot and a pin-up girl con-

test onstage during the concert. Williams said he’s had an affin-

ity for Bakersfield after thegroup’s previous shows turnedinto wildly festive occasions. Heexpects even more dancing out inleft field on Sunday.

“It never fails that, by the timethe night is done, people are say-ing, ‘What a great party. Thanksfor keeping it alive, and bringingall those memories back.’ That’sthe kind of day it is.”

Following the concert, an afterparty will be held at Trout’s in Oil-dale. Tickets for Tuesday’s concertwith the Little River Band atTrout’s are available for $100. Tick-ets can be purchased separately atTrout’s. Classic car owners andmodels interested in entering thepin-up contest can call 724-OPRYor email [email protected].

Music doubleheader at Sam LynnLittle River Band and Lee RockerWhen: Gates open at noon,concert at 1 p.m. Sunday

Where: Sam Lynn Ball Park,4009 Chester Ave.

Admission: $25 to $250,plus service charges.

Tickets and information:Emporium Western Store,1031 19th St. 325-8476;Trout’s, 805 N. Chester. 399-8600; or online atbrownpapertickets.com PHOTO COURTESY OF LITTLE RIVER BAND

The Little River Band appears at Sam Lynn Ball Park on Sunday.


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Maria Mercado, director ofthe play “The House onMango Street,” tells me

the stage version follows closelythe book by Sandra Cisneros andshould have broad appeal.

“It’s a coming-of-age story andit will speak to every age andevery ethnicity,” Mercado said.“It’s all these little stories and sit-uations that people will recognizein their own lives — that’s thecommon thread.

Like the book, the setting forthe play, opening this evening atthe Spotlight Theatre, reflects thelives of the people who live onone particular street in Chicago,but it could be a neighborhood inany town or city.

“Some scenes are very funnyand some are very dark,” shesaid. “It takes you on a bit of aroller-coaster ride — it’s a circularride.”

“Carla Stanley designed the setand she came up with a coolconcept,” Mercado said. “One ofthe vignettes we’re doing iscalled ‘Four Skinny Trees’ andfour trees of life are set behindthe three stoops.”

Each tree is decorated withleaves made of papel picado, orcut paper, a traditional décor usedby Latinos for festive occasions.

Although the book itself is thecurrent One Book/One Bakers-field/One Kern selection, the playis a separate venture and is notbeing funded by the annualcountywide reading project, saidAndrea Apple of the Kern CountyLibrary. The library is one of theproject’s main sponsors.

Instead, Thomas G. Robinson,who is active in the local theaterand music community, is puttingon the show through his compa-ny, tgrJamsProductions.

“I funded it myself,” Robinsonsaid. “I think it’s important to dothe show; there aren’t enoughplays tied to the Latin community.”

Peggy Darling, president of theSpotlight board, confirmed thatRobinson rented the theater for

the perform-ances butsaid the19th Streetvenue has“no artis-

tic involve-ment” in

the play.

In addition to the eight per-formances at Spotlight, a previewof the play will be presented onNov. 8 in the Icardo Center at CalState Bakersfield. Cisneros isscheduled to speak at the eventand will do a book signing.

Amy Ludwig’s adaptation ofthe play was approved by Cis-neros. Thomas G. Robinson, pro-ducer of the show, negotiatedwith the adapter and the authorto get the rights.

Mercado’s eight-member castincludes Isabel Sosa, age 13, whoplays the part of Young Esperan-za, the book’s narrator — at leastin her early years.

“Isabel dances and sings butthis is her first acting role,” thedirector said. “She goes to EarlWarren Junior High School.”

Vanessa Johnson appears asthe older Esperanza, the onlyother named character. The restof the cast includes three womenand three men who assume dif-ferent roles as the play progress-es. The ensemble includes JennieBabcock, Kim Navarro, Juliet Paz,Pablo Reyes, Frank Ayala andRobinson.

‘Mame’ comes to townIt looks like Stars’ production of

“Mame! will be a glitzy sparkler,at least as far as the clothes wornby the lead character are con-cerned.

Adam Cline, director of themusical, which opens Friday, saidthe costumes have been rentedfrom a company in Southern Cal-ifornia. And according to himthey are as beautiful as they arenumerous.

“Mame alone has anentourage of 17 dresses,” he said.“Of course we may not use themall — that’s up to Kathi Lowry,the costume designer. But we dohave them.”

He’s enthusiastic about doingthe show, featuring Sheryl Cleve-land as the happily eccentricNew York City woman of the1920s.

“It’s a change of pace for Starsbecause they’ve been doing moremodern things lately,” Cline said.“It’s going to be nice because wedon’t get to see that style, thoseoutfits, very often.”

Stars is known for gettingwhole families involved with theirproductions and the Clines provethe point.

“I do the directing and Terri(Clines) choreographed it and hasa small part,” Adam said. “Whenit starts, our son, Aidan, playsMame’s nephew, 9-year-oldPatrick. Then in the second act, Ibecome the older Patrick and he(Aidan) becomes my son.”

Others in lead or supportingroles are Helen Prine, Pam Riel,Steve Evans, Kenneth Whitchard,Bob Anderson, Kim Whitney andTim Fromm.

“Mame!” continues on week-ends through Nov. 17.

Wendy WaldmanSinger, songwriter and record

producer Wendy Waldman willgive a concert on Saturday at Fid-dlers Crossing in Tehachapi.

More than 70 artists haverecorded her songs, said DeborahHand, owner of the coffee-housestyle venue. Among the bestknown are “Save the Best forLast” and “The Sweetest Days”sung by Vanessa Williams;“Fishin’ in the Dark,” recentlyreleased by Garth Brooks; “HomeAgain in My Heart” by The NittyGritty Dirt Band; and “WhatAbout You,” by Crystal Gayle.

On stage, Waldman sings, playsguitar and piano, and engagesher audience in an informal man-ner.

This is the second time she hasperformed at Fiddlers Crossing.Hand said her 2011 concert soldout in advance.

Grant-writing workshopThe success of getting a grant

for your nonprofit organizationdepends a lot on your ability towrite the proposal.

Help is available in the form ofa grant-writing workshop to bepresented next Wednesday byMichael Millar, executive directorof the Arts Council of Kern.

It’s designed for prospectiveapplicants of its 2013 Arts in theCommunity Grant Program. Isuspect, however, the informa-tion will be equally helpful forthose interested in pursuingother avenues for obtaininggrants.

Millar plans to outline strate-gies and techniques for writingproposals for the ACK program.Grant guidelines, reviewing cri-teria, and ways of interactingwith the community will be dis-cussed.

Step by step, the workshop will

cover the specific components ofgrant writing that will build a casefor support in the applicant'sproposal, according to an ACKnews release. Millar will be avail-able for questions and advisingafter the presentation.

The workshop is free, but seat-ing is limited so reservations arerecommended.

‘Mango Street’ has broad appeal

‘The House on Mango Street’ When: 8 p.m. today throughSaturday

Where: Spotlight Theatre,1622 19th St.

Admission: $18; $15 childrenunder 12, seniors and mili-tary.


‘Mame!’When: 7:30 p.m. Friday andSaturday; 2 p.m. Sunday

Where: Stars RestaurantTheatre, 1931 Chester Ave.

Admission: $47-$57; showonly $30-$37


Wendy WaldmanWhen: 7 p.m. Saturday

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

Admission: $20


Grant Writing WorkshopWhen: 5:30 to 7 p.m.Wednesday

Where: Reider Building,2000 K St. Room 202

Admission: Free


Camille Gavin CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

GO & DO

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Coming-of-age storyone all can understand

HENRY A. BARRIOS / THE CALIFORNIAN

From left, Esperanza (Isabella Sosa), Lucy (Jennie Babcock) andRachel (Juliana Paz) share a bicycle in a scene from “The House onMango Street,” which opens today at the Spotlight Theatre.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PETER BECKMAN

Mame Dennis (Sheryl Cleveland) shows the younger generationjust how to have fun in “Mame” at Stars.


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BY STEFANI DIASCalifornian assistant lifestyles editor

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It will be a dead man’s party all overtown tonight, but local artists arekeeping things a bit less spooky for

First Friday downtown.Taking that to heart is Ashleymarie

Sey-Lively, a freelance artist/illustratorand stay-at-home mom, whose soloshow, “Lively Little Things,” opens atThe Foundry.

Sey-Lively said her style has evolvedsince becoming a mother.

“Before I was married, I used to drawsexy pin-ups. I used to draw things thatwere dark. I think every artist goesthrough a phase like that. After havinga child, this stuff isn’t child-appropri-ate.”

For this show, the artist said she tooka more whimsical approach.

“I wanted to focus more on the light-hearted side of things. To play off lifeand the happy moments. I also wantedto focus on the daydream aspect. Yourmind wanders to happy thoughts.”

Her collection of 28 pieces is a mix offun, brightly colored watercolors andacrylics.

For someone who used to work pri-marily in acrylic, this show was anotherartistic departure.

“I hated watercolor with a passion.My best friend, Jacqueline Monroe, shealways did watercolors and she’d makeit look bright and vibrant.

“Having a little kid around trying touse acrylic paint, it would dry up andyou can't salvage it.”

A “very stubborn person,” Sey-Livelyforced herself to give watercolors a try,to great success.

“It was a lifesaver. I was able to createart, I could squeeze it in. I don’t have alot of time to do it.”

The Bakersfield native has stayedbusy, recently moving back to town withher husband and 1-year-old daughterand completing freelance work inadvance of the birth of her second child.She credits her network of family andfriends for helping her thrive.

“I wouldn’t be the person I am with-out my husband. And my family alwayssupported me. They supported methroughout my whole (artistic) journey.”

Sey-Lively said she is looking forwardto the exhibit opening on Friday.

“If I can see someone smile or laughwhen they see my art, it can make myday.”

The opening reception will include aperformance by Therese Muller andculinary creations by Shawna Fowler,who runs Window Sill Pie Co. withMarah-Stelle Jackson.

(Another colorful collection with aFoundry connection is still on display afew streets over. Gallery co-ownerChristina Sweet’s “Hooves and Horns”continues to brighten up Farmacy Cafein the Padre Hotel.)

Happy moments on display this FridayThe Foundry, art center showsdepict lighthearted imagery

BY STEFANI DIASCalifornian assistant lifestyles editor

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Today marks the start of theDay of the Dead celebra-tions, but it’s the undead

who are celebrating at Cal StateBakersfield with the opening ofBram Stoker’s “Dracula.”

“It’s the Halloween season,”said Mandy Rees, the play’s direc-tor. That’s something that’s onpeople’s minds. The weather ischanging, Halloween in the air.”

CSUB’s version of the BramStoker tale — adapted by WilliamMcNulty — opens with a mono-logue recapping earlier eventsand setting the scene that theseLondoners have come to realizethat the Romanian immigrant,played by Miguel Torres, is morethan meets the eye.

Torres, a fourth-year theatermajor, said he loves his charac-ter’s worldliness.

“It’s as if I were the ultimatechess player, able to see everypossible move before it wasmade. I would eventually becomebored for no opponent couldbeat me. Except Dracula doesn'tget bored, he enjoys the corner-ing of his opponent with a degree

of exhilaration.”This “Dracula” also takes some

dramatic license with characters,pitting Lucy (Cristina Goyenche),now Harker’s (Tyler Andrews)fiancee, in the final battle againstthe vampire and his brides.

Two new characters also havebeen added to the mix, furtherdeveloping the story at the hospi-tal run by Dr. Seward (Oscar San-doval). His assistant, Sullivan(DeNae’ Brown), maintains aromance with co-worker Briggs(Hudson Sanders) amid thesupernatural events.

Renfield, played by JoucheWilliams, delivers a bit of levity inthe otherwise dark tale.

“In this version, Renfield isfunny. He’s deranged but he kindof breaks the tension.”

The slight alterations and addi-tions provide audiences withsomething they haven’t necessar-

ily seen, Rees said.“It’s a classic story and a lot of

people want to have a stab at it.”When it comes to stabbing, this

show has some of that, too.Bringing in help from Los Ange-les, Rees said the show featuresstaged combat.

“There is a little bit of violence.We’re fighting vampires. Violenceis appropriate.”

Because of the brief combat,Rees doesn’t recommend theshow for viewers 10 and under.

Along with combat, Rees chal-lenged the student actors withdialects. Dracula is Romanian,Van Helsing is German and therest test their skills with standardBritish, Cockney or Irish accents.

The actors also had to masterthe costuming, overseen by RogerUpton, from the women’s corsetsordered from the U.K. to thefangs worn by Dracula and theother vampires, including TamaraPorter, Mariah Johnson and Jus-tine Morgan.

“I can’t tell you how manytimes I’ve been to the Halloweenstores and Fantasy Frocks to getfangs and the adhesive,” Reessaid. “They see me coming andpoint me to the fangs.”

Torres said he’s been up for thechallenge the role poses.

“Oh the fangs. I had a journeywith those fangs and the dialect.

They’ve definitely been the mostdifficult part in the process. Wetried two different putties andthen I learned to speak withthem.

“I promise you I’ll warm upeach night so you can clearly hearwhat I am saying.”

The show, which features origi-nal music from CSUB professorJim Scully, also stars MimiRodriguez and Alejandro Garcia.

If you have any hesitationabout seeing the show, take thisrecommendation from Dracula

himself.“Theater should be part of

everyone’s lives. You shouldwatch at least two shows a year.One should be your ‘work-out’show, the show that engages youevery second. ... The other shouldbe your ‘cheat-day’ show, theshow where you can sit back,relax and let the actors take thereins.

“‘Dracula’ is the latter, and itcomes at a nice time as well: rightwhen you should take a breakfrom your studies and relax.”

CSUB actors sink teeth into ‘Dracula’Show takes new twistswith classic characters

First Friday“Lively Little Things,” openingreception for Ashleymarie Sey-Lively,5 to 9 p.m., The Foundry, 1608 19thSt. 388-0278.

“Chairs & Stools,” opening recep-tion, 6 to 8 p.m., Bakersfield ArtAssociation Art Center, 1817 Eye St.869-2320.

Chris Romanini, opening reception,6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dagny’s CoffeeCo., 1600 20th St. 634-0806.

Do Good, fundraiser, art show andsilent auction, food, music by HolyBeast, 5 to 9 p.m., Metro Galleries,1604 19th St. Free. Proceeds benefitCASA. 631-2272.

Guild House First Friday, 5:30 to7:30 p.m., Guild House, 1905 18th St.$10. 325-5478.

Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’When: 8 p.m. Thursdaythrough Saturday; 2 p.m. Sun-dayWhere: CSUB, Doré Theatre,9001 Stockdale HighwayAdmission: $10, $8 seniors,$5 students with IDInformation/tickets: 654-3150

PHOTO COURTESY OF MANDY REES

Dracula (Miguel Torres) entrances Mina (Mimi Rodriguez) as VanHelsing (Joaquin Calderon) looks on in a scene from Bram Stoker’s“Dracula,” opening today at Cal State Bakersfield.

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“Baby Sea Unicorns” by Ashleymarie Sey-Lively,one of the works in her solo exhibit, “Lively Lit-tle Things,” which opens Friday at The Foundry.


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In 1933, a group of localschoolteachers formed theLaf-A-Lot Dance Club as a

subtle protest against parents andadministrators who frownedupon their dancing in public.

“In those days, teachersweren’t supposed to go out step-ping, I guess” said Irving Stocktonwho, at 79, is the same age as theclub. He and his wife, Helene,have been members for 20 years.

Fortunately, times havechanged and Laf-a-Lot is open toanyone who enjoys ballroomdancing. The current member-ship of about 40 is especiallyeager to attract members who areyounger, that is those who wereborn in the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s.

If the club can’t increase itsmembership, it may have to dis-band. With that in mind, the pub-lic is invited to attend their danceon Saturday evening at the KernCity Town Hall. The $10 admis-sion charge for guests is half whatmembers pay.

James and Stacey Loubey areamong the newcomers, havingjoined in October.

“We want to see it succeed,”said Stacey. “I’m in my early 50sand my husband is in his late 40s— we’d like to see more youngerpeople join and we want to seemore ballroom dancing in Bak-ersfield. It’s great exercise.”

Interestingly, the event the

Loubeys attended almost didn’thappen. A few months ago, Laf-A-Lot was on the verge of dis-banding. But on Oct. 6, duringwhat most considered to be thefinal event for the club, about adozen ballroom dancers arrivedas guests. They were invited byShari Fortino, a professionaldance instructor, and her hus-band, Michael Smothers, a musi-cian. Both are in their 50s.

Their involvement began about18 months ago when Steve Eisenof the Bakersfield Jazz Workshopasked Fortino to teach lessonsbefore each dance. He also askedSmothers to play with the Bakers-field Swing Time Orchestra, thegroup that plays for Laf-a-Lotdances. What’s even more inter-esting, Fortino ended up beingelected president of Laf-a-Lot atthe October dance. The new boardis made up entirely of relativelyyounger people, with the excep-tion of Ginny Speaks, the formerpresident, who remains as adviser.

Speaks, who is past 80 but stilla stylish and energetic dancer, isrelieved that Fortino and the oth-ers have stepped forward.

“I told them (on Oct. 6) I didn’twant to see this club fold but Isimply can’t keep doing what ittakes to keep it going,” she said.“I said if there’s anyone who cando it, I’ll work with them.”

Speaks and other long-timemembers said the format for theclub has changed over the years.Although full dinners brought bya rotating committee of memberswere a staple in the earlier days,now only appetizers are served.

Laughing at the recollection,she said, “I once made biscuitsand gravy in one of those electricroasting pans and brought thewhole thing to the dance. Canyou imagine?”

Owen Lisenbee, who served aspresident three different times,also remembers the dinners aswell as picnics the club used tohold Sunday afternoons. About30 years ago, he and his wife,Mable, became members of Laf-a-Lot at one of those outdoorgatherings.

“Back then we met in the Northof the River gym and around 9o’clock we had a meal,” he said.“We had an open bar, too, with abartender who always wore atuxedo.”

Nowadays the club has a bring-your-bottle policy.

The Lisenbees are no longermembers but were active up untila few years ago.

“My wife and I like to do thewaltz,” he said. “We’ve been mar-ried 67 years and we’ve danced the

‘Anniversary Waltz’ several times.” Stockton, a retired teacher, is

still active in the club, althoughhis wife is no longer able to dancedue to health problems. Butdancing played a part in bringingthe couple together.

“My wife and I met at church— we both sang in the choir —and then we went dancing atLaf-a-Lot,” he said. “A fewmonths later we were married.”

New member Stacey Loubeysaid a number of people who areunmarried or have lost theirspouses attend the dances.

“Although it’s not a place topick up somebody, there are sev-eral members who don’t havepartners — single women and

single men too,” she said. “Oneman whose wife doesn’t dancecomes and nearly always askssome of the ladies to dance.”

Two things that appeal toStockton about the club is itsinformality and that you don’thave to be an expert dancer.

“None of them care what kindof steps you take or if you’re intime to the music,” he said. “Laf-A-Lot sounds like a silly name butit’s appropriate. What’s goodabout it is that it’s not just danc-ing, it’s social too and peopleform lasting friendships.”

For those who want to learnnew dances, Fortino will give afree East Coast Swing dance les-son from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Saturday.

Still dancing — and laughing— a lotLaf-a-Lot Dance ClubWhen: 6 p.m. SaturdayWhere: Kern City Town Hall,1003 Pebble Beach DriveAdmission: $5 members;$10 guestsInformation: 324-2231

PHOTO COURTESY OF LAF-A-LOT DANCE CLUB

Dance club members George Johnston and Ginny Speaks march tothe tune of “The Saints Go Marching In.”


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On Tuesday night, Rudy Par-ris’ run on “The Voice”came to an end after his

rendition of Chris Brown’s “For-ever” was knocked as an oddchoice for the country singer byhis own coach Blake Shelton andrival coach Christina Aguilera.

Now that he’s out of the run-ning, the 46-year-old singer fromVisalia was able to dish about hisexperience on network TV, whichinvolved more than six months offilming with a few two-weekbreaks. From who he’s rooting for(pal Terry McDermott) to howmuch time he spent with Shelton(about an hour), Parris weighedin on as many of our questions ashe was allowed to answer.

Why did you choose ChrisBrown’s “Forever”?

They give you a list and askyou to pick songs. I did, and gavethem my list, and they didn’t likethe songs. They asked me to picksome more, and I gave themanother list. Just for the heck ofit, my manager and I decided toput that song “Forever,” as thelast song on the second list, andthey picked the last song on mylist.

Were you a Chris Brown fan?I’d never even heard that song. You had no background on

Chris Brown or the song at all?No. ... His (my manager’s) idea

was he was just looking out for me,to show people, “Look, Rudy can

take this song, apop song, and hecan still turn itaround, recreateit, and make ithis own.” See, at

this point,weweren’t

really clear in the competitionwhere we were at or what it wasabout. I think, looking back, if wehad known this was a transitionalpoint that was important, then wewould have done something dif-ferent. This would have beensomething great for the liverounds. I guess at that point it was-n’t a time to be creative, or artistic.It was just a time to get through.

What song would you havechosen?

If I’d had a little more clearervision at the time of my decisionmaking as to what’s really hap-pening at that portion of theshow, I would have done things alittle bit different. But, I stand bywhat I did and very proud of mydecision.

I would have liked to havedone what I had originally askedto do, “What’s Goin’ On,” by Mar-vin Gaye or an Al Green song,something that I excel in. Or evenan opportunity to sing a countrysong, which I never did. I proba-bly would have done GarthBrooks, Randy Travis, probably acountry ballad.

Were you aware that BlakeShelton’s wife, Miranda Lam-bert, had a Twitter feud withChris Brown during this year’sGrammys over his assault onRihanna?

No, I don’t know anythingabout that. That’s interesting. Ihad no clue. I kind of almostwanna contact Blake and tell himI had no idea, I’m sorry if hethought anything weird aboutthat.

Do you think that had some-thing to do with not beingpicked?

The bottom line is, what every-one needs to understand andrealize is, beyond that and every-thing else is — this is a reality tel-evision show. Period.

What did you think of yourperformance when you saw itbroadcast?

I was very proud of what I did.I’m glad I didn’t go out singingkaraoke. You know, basically tak-ing something and not truing into something else as an artist. I’mglad I made it my own thing.

I was a bit confused at thatpoint during my involvement ofthe show as to what was exactlyhappening, so when I found I wassupposed to do a song that I kindof already knew, I was kind of alittle bit puzzled. And when Iwent back to try and change it, itwas too late.

So, you know, it is what it is,and I strongly believe in whatev-er’s supposed to happen, hap-pened.

What did you think of youropponent, Terry McDermott’s,performance of Paul McCart-ney’s “Maybe I’m Amazed”?

Terry is a very, very, great friend.It’s ironic that they put us togeth-er. We were roommates from dayone. For six months, we livedtogether and we became reallyclose as brothers. And if you couldsee the look on his face when theyannounced him as the winner, hedidn’t, “Yeah,” or jump for joy. Hekind of put his head down, and helooked kind of sad. That’s becausewe love each other so much. Andalthough we both wanted to win,we wanted to go into this togeth-er.

At one point, I know we wouldhave had to come against eachother. But again, this is a realityTV show, and our relationshipgoes well beyond that. And Iknow that I’ve made a lifelongfriend.

What was the living situa-tion like?

We were roommates. Weworked a lot. There were severalhours put into filming. They do alot of extra. I guess just in casethey need it.

Who are you rooting to win? My boy Terry. These things typically move

fast. Have you gotten anyoffers for more projects?

Oh yeah. Today alone, so manyoffers came in. My team is work-ing on moving forward and that’stheir No. 1 priority right now. Toget me where I need to be to beable to capitalize on the exposurethat I just received from the show.

What advice do you have forothers who may want to tryout for “The Voice”?

I’m very appreciative of all thesupport. A lot of people werevery encouraging and there werealso a lot of people that reallyneed to step back and realizewhat the situation is. Again, it’s areality TV show. It’s not thebeginning and end-all of peo-ple’s lives. It’s a great steppingstone and it’s a great opportuni-ty for artists, but it’s not going tomake or break a true artist. And Ibelieve that this is only thebeginning of many things tocome.

Not to put anyone else down,but I’m proud I didn’t go out likea karaoke singer to just go outand sing to a track the way every-one else in the world sings it. I’mglad I did something to it to showwhat a musician and artist that Iam.

What’s next for you?I want to put some music out,

hit the bus, go out on tour, and gomeet all of my new friends andplay music for them. The realityof my existence is that I’m here toentertain.

Do you have a message forBakersfield fans?

Don’t feel this is the end ofthe road. This is only the begin-ning and when God is in con-trol nothing can come againstyou.

Matt’s pickBreak ’Em Off 3 at the Gar-

den, 900 22nd St., 2 p.m. Satur-day. $12.

Continuing to spin the flag forb-boy and b-girl loyalists com-mitted to hip-hop culture in all ofits many colorful forms, the Break’Em Off series, hosted by MannyStyles of the Soul MovementsCrew, returns bigger and deffer.Dance crews can showcase theirskills before the battle starts at 6p.m. The field will be narroweddown to eight crews, which willface off in two-vs.-two battlebefore the final round for a $2,000prize.

Parris gives ‘Voice’ to last roundThe 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.

Eliminated singerdishes on NBC show

PHOTO COURTESY OF NBC

Rudy Parris performs Tuesday on NBC's “The Voice.”


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BY CAMILLE GAVINContributing writer

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After a four-year hiatus, the Bakers-field Independent Film Festival isback — for the current year, anyway

— and this time at a different venue, TheEmpty Space.

“We are starting back from scratch,” saidRoger Mathey, who founded the festival in2006 at Spotlight Theatre. “The whole ideais it to give local filmmakers a place toshow their work.”

About 20 locally produced films andmusic videos will be shown in four-hourtime blocks over a three-day period start-ing today at the Oak Street theater.

“The Empty Space is perfect for this; ithas a good sound system and we’llrearrange the seats a little so everybodycan see the screen,” Mathey said. “And Ithink some of them (filmmakers) will bethere and do a little Q&A afterwards.”

Among those helping Mathey revive thefestival are Keith Stoller, Rickey T. Bird Jr.,and Nick Belardes.

First up this evening will be works doneby students in Bryce Hatch’s film class atFrontier High School.

Among those being shown on Friday willbe animated videos by Dean Boedigheimerwhose “Annoying Orange” was sold toMTV and can be seen on YouTube; and asci-fi short done with computer graphicsby Justin Zachary and Brendon Bradford.

The festival will close with “The Lackey,”a 94-minute feature film produced by Hec-tic Films of Bakersfield. The film, whichwas shown at the Fox Theater in August, isnow making the rounds on the regionalfestival circuit and recently won fourawards at the SoCal Film Festival, includ-ing “Audience Choice Award.”

One of Mathey’s goals in doing the festi-val is developing a network of local film-makers and producers. His criteria forbeing termed a local product is a broadone. He defines it as a film produced bypeople who live here, or who have livedhere, or was shot in Kern County, or has acrew that came from here.

“The payoff is really about making con-nections and getting their work seen on abig screen,” he said. “As the BIFF grows,we hope to attract the eyes of producers. Iam inviting filmmaker friends of mine tosee it and as the festival grows, we hope to

get more and more people with influenceto come see the works of Kern Countyfilmmakers.”

Mathey, formerly the artistic director forthe Spotlight Theatre, has been active as adirector and actor in Los Angeles and Bak-ersfield for about 15 years. He has a degreein theater and film from Chapman Univer-sity.

Shortly after resigning his position atSpotlight, Mathey said he planned to goback to college and get his teaching cre-dential along with doing some substituteteaching.

“I started and then did some subbing,”he said. “But my dad got very ill and mymom needed help with him at home, so Iended up putting that on hold.”

It appears that film is his preference atthe moment.

“I like film because it is a more enduringmedia — it’s something to take with youand watch it over and over again,” he said.“With stage, you see it one time and thenit’s gone.”

For the past year or so, he spent much ofhis time writing — mostly scripts forscreenplays, which he is “shoppingaround.” Even so, he’s kept in touch withhis local contacts.

“I moved to LA in the summer of 2012and had been in talks to revive the BIFF forover a year, “ he said. “And after (his com-pany) seat of your pants productions gottheir nonprofit status this year, I agreed totry and bring it back.”

None of the festival entrants are beingcharged a fee to have their work shown,Mathey said, adding “I’m paying for it outof my own pocket through SOYP.”

Film festival returns topromote local talentReincarnated event starts todayat new venue The Empty Space

Schedule for the BakersfieldIndependent Film Festival Nov. 1-36 to 10 p.m. today: Showcase of workby student filmmakers.

6 to 10 p.m. Friday: Short films by anumber of local filmmakers

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday: Familyfriendly projects

2 to 6 p.m. Saturday: Short films,music videos, sketches, and a feature.

6 to 10 p.m. Saturday: “The Lackey"and Q&A session

Where: The Empty Space, 706 Oak St.

Admission: $5 for each four-hour timeblock; $15 entire festival


Join the Eye Street duo ofJennifer Self and StefaniDias this morning on “Cal-ifornian Radio,” wherethey’ll chat with MariaMercado, director of theplay “The House onMango Street.”

They’ll also be givingaway some awesomeprizes:Two tickets to Savor Bak-ersfield on Nov. 13.A 2013 calendar basedon the popular “FutureShock” comic.

A compilation of “Dil-bert” comic strips called“I Can’t Remember IfWe’re Cheap or Smart.”Listen to your cue to call:842-KERN. The show airsfrom 9 to 10 a.m. onKERN-AM, 1180.

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Bakersfield Art AssociationThe Bakersfield Art Association Art Cen-

ter offers you a front-row seat into the localarts scene Friday with the opening of its“Chairs & Stools” exhibit.

Norma Eaton, who handles publicity forthe BAA, said the exhibit is a collection of12 paintings (watercolor, oil and acrylic)and three “chairs.” Cats appear promi-nently in the show, with four paintings fea-turing feline friends.

The 14 artists featured in the showinclude Eaton, Dacey Dia Villarreal, CindyStiles and Ron Mead. This is one of thegroup shows that the art center hostsabout every four months. The next, “Win-dows,” will take place in March.

Head north to Dagny’s Coffee Co. forother association-related exhibits.

A small group collection will be up in thecoffeehouse’s new addition (that used tohouse The Foundry), and Chris Romaniniwill display her work in the front, Eatonsaid.

Romanini, who describes herself as “athird generation Bakersfield gal,” said shechose a farmscape theme for this show.

“I was inspired to work on farm scenes,as my husband is a third-generationfarmer in the Buttonwillow area, and weraised our family on the ranch.”

Her 12 oil paintings highlight her pleinair work, which she has honed workingwith other local artists.

“The group from the Bakersfield ArtAssociation makes arrangements twicemonthly to meet at certain spots. Afterpainting, they have a critique, which ishelpful for encouragement and growth.”

CASA fundraiserOver at Metro Galleries, the ongoing

exhibit by former CBS News correspon-dent Bill Lagattuta will get some artisticcompany courtesy of CASA.

The Court-Appointed Special Advocatesof Kern County is hosting its Do Goodfundraiser at Metro. With assistance fromNew Wine Church, which meets at the 19thStreet gallery, the event includes an artshow and silent auction, including donat-ed works from Claudia True, Rose Lesterand Jonathan Martin.

Indie rock band Holy Beast will performand food will be served.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS ROMANINI

“Hay Bales, Cambria Style” by Chris Romanini is one of the works on display for hershow, which opens Friday at Dagny's Coffee Co.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BAKERSFIELD ART ASSOCIATION

An oil work by Cindy Stiles is part of the“Chairs & Stools” exhibit opening Fridayat the Bakersfield Art Association’s ArtCenter.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BAKERSFIELD ART ASSOCIATION

A watercolor by Ron Mead is also a partof the “Chairs & Stools” exhibit openingFriday.


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BY MIRANDA WHITWORTHContributing writer

It might be a stretch to say Christmas isjust around the corner, but the shop-ping that comes with the holiday kicks

into gear this weekend with two eventsthat help the community.

The American Cancer Society's Discov-ery Shop will open its doors Sunday for theMagical Holiday Sneak-A-Peek. The shopwill be transformed into a winter wonder-land filled to the rafters with holiday decorthat's been collected through donationover the last 10 months. Volunteer shopchairwoman Devra Caminiti is part of theorganizing effort and says when it comesto the items up for sale, no one will walkaway empty-handed.

“We have everything from yard artworkto decorated Christmas trees, from thekitchen to the bathroom you'll be able tofind it in the Discovery Shop.”

Caminiti and her team of volunteers arepreparing themselves for a whirlwindsetup that will take place the day beforethe event. The Discovery Shop will close itsdoors Saturday while dozens of volunteershelp unload and sort through the waresthat fill what's described as a garage-sizedstorage unit and an office area for overflow.Boxes will be unpacked and decor will becategorized by color and theme while thewomen fill every corner, nook and crannyof the Discovery Shop with holiday offer-ings.

“It's amazing what these women cando,” Caminiti said. “One of our volunteersdoes floral design and she's been puttingthose together for us and the work shedoes is just breathtaking. When it’s alldone, the store looks amazing. It’s just aswell-decorated as any professionally doneshop.”

And it appears the secret is out, sinceshoppers have been known to line up out-side the shop an hour before the salebegins.

"It's like herding cattle, but my volun-teers have been doing this for so manyyears they have a process. As soon as theysee someone with a load of stuff in theirarms, they are taking it back to a num-bered bin then bringing it up to the regis-ter when the shopper is ready to buy.”

But with such a large cache of holidaydecor, you don't have to be first in line toget a good selection.

“Once something comes off the shelf,there will be a volunteer to put new deco-rations in its spot. It may not all go out inthe morning, but it will go out that after-noon or even the next day.”

Keeping the crowds shopping and happyis the aim, so regular registers are set upindoors while a cash-only register line is inplace outside of the Discovery Shop.

“This is the biggest retail day of the yearfor us and we have customers who willshop for hours and won't leave becausethey know we are bringing stuff out all daylong.”

Annual Fall Holiday Bazaar For a more low-key and home-spun hol-

iday shopping experience, head to theAnnual Fall Holiday Bazaar at the Bakers-field Community House. The downtownsenior activities center is run by membersand relies on its few annual fundraisingevents to keep its social programs up andrunning. The bazaar runs Friday and Sat-urday and features donated housewares,hand-made craft items and homemademeals.

Fundraising coordinator Jeanne Ricesaid in addition to holiday decor, house-hold items and gifts will be up for sale.

“We have different areas that sell hand-made things you'd find from a sewingroom like afghans, aprons, hats and placemats. We also have an area called Granny'sAttic with better-quality donated itemsyou'd find in some homes like china, crys-tal and silver pieces.”

The items for Granny's Attic have beendonated by members of the senior activi-ties center, and Rice takes prides in thequality of the offerings.

“This is really a chance to shop for theseason. We are very careful about thethings we sell. We go through them all andmake sure they are in working condition.Everything is in good shape or it wouldn’tbe here.”

Sandwiches, soft drinks and snack chipswill be on hand in the tea room, in addi-tion to baked items straight from the oven.

“We have a lot of home-baked goods likecookies and pies. Anything you would findat a bake sale we will have, as well as a lotof coffee. You have to have coffee.”

The Bakersfield Community House is acenter for seniors who like to stay social.Game groups that include bridge, Bunkoand poker take place throughout the week,along with potluck dinners and scatteredtrips to area casinos. The house is fundedentirely by member donations and theannual fundraisers. Rice said the AnnualFall Bazaar is one of their biggest moneymakers.

“We don't get any funding from thestate, so we really do this all on our own.Other than small things like ice creamsocials, the Fall Bazaar and our rummagesale in the spring is what helps us keep thePG&E going, the water on and our cleaningservice. This is a place for our members tocome and be with other people so theydon't have to be alone. We are open forseniors to come out and be together."

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Annual Fall Holiday BazaarWhen: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.to 2 p.m. Saturday

Where: Bakersfield Community House,2020 R St.


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— the tone poem “Francesca da Rimini”by Tchaikovsky, “Grand Canyon Suite,” byFerde Grofe, and the “Dance of the SevenVeils,” from Richard Strauss’ opera“Salome.

Tchaikovsky’s “Francesca da Rimini” isbased on a real Medieval-era noble-woman whose story is told in Dante’s“Inferno.” The real Francesca was offeredin a marriage of state to seal a trucebetween her father’s realm, Ravenna, andthat of the Malatesta family’s in Rimini.Because the man she was to marry, Gio-vanni, was considered deformed, she wastricked into thinking she was marrying hishandsome brother, Paolo. The plan fallsapart when Francesca and Paolo fall inlove, and when Giovanni discovers theiraffair, he murders them. Dante’s versiondepicts the pair caught up in an eternalwhirlwind in hell, always seeing eachother and never able to touch.Tchaikovsky used the Dante poem as aprogram for his composition, whichbegins with wave after wave of turbulentmusic, followed by a slower, passionatesection depicting the couple’s romance.The piece ends with a return to the whirl-wind and the lovers’ doom.

Like Gunning’s essay, this tone poem isan example of “program music,” a com-position that follows a narrative poem orsome other literary form. Because it tells astory, it is meant to excite the listener’simagination much the way a modern filmscore does.

One of the most evocative works in theprogram music genre is Grofe’s “GrandCanyon Suite,” the composer’s depiction

of a day at the natural wonder, beginningwith sunrise, through scenes in the Paint-ed Desert, a mule ride on the trail, sunsetand a cloudburst.

“The great thing about the ‘GrandCanyon Suite’ is the music is writtenabout something that’s concrete,” Farrersaid.

Making that point even further, thisperformance will be accompanied by asynchronized photo essay of the canyonby photographers James Westwater andNicholas Bardonnay.

Grofe first gained fame as an arrangerfor the Paul Whiteman Orchestra; hismost notable achievement was orches-trating George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody inBlue” first for Whiteman’s band, then forfull orchestra. “Grand Canyon Suite” pre-miered in 1931, and is Grofe’s mostfamous composition.

Strauss’ “Dance of the Seven Veils” isarguably the most notorious part of oneof the most notorious operas of the early20th century. Strauss’ version of the storyof Salome, daughter of Herodias andstep-daughter of King Herod culminatesin her dance for the king, during whichshe removes each of the seven veils cov-ering her body.

At the end of the dance, with all theveils removed, she asks the king for thehead of John the Baptist. Horrified, theking is forced to keep his promise. Themusic includes specific themes forSalome and John the Baptist, whiledepicting her seductive dance.

Jerome Kleinsasser will discuss themusic at a lecture at 7 p.m. The concertwill follow at 8 p.m.

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BY JENNIFER SELFCalifornian lifestyles editor

[email protected]

Atrophy as tall as his 9-year-oldson was the official prize whenEphraim Penn won a dance

contest on the “Today” show lastweek.

But the only reward that matteredto the Bakersfield dance instructorcame after he plucked his son fromthe crowd of spectators so that he,too, could do some freestylin’ onnational television.

“Can you move like your dad?”asked “Today” co-host SavannahGuthrie.

“Better,” said young Devin, andwith screaming sirens competing withthe booming beat, he backed up hisbold claim with a series of leaps, flipsand splits that proved his old man isas good a teacher as he is a dancer.

“He helped me with my auditiontape,” Penn said. “He was reallyheartbroken because he wanted todance on the show, but I said it wasjust for one person. But I told him if Iwon, I’d bring him out with me.”

Hundreds of peoplefrom all over thecountry sent auditiontapes for the “ShowUs Your Moves” con-test. Five dancers,including Penn, wereselected to competelive on Friday’s showbefore three celebrity

judges, including actress/dancer Deb-bie Allen and singer/dancer Ciara.

The dance-off included representa-tives of several styles, including jazzand break-dancing. Penn, who wentlast, felt good about his 45-secondhip-hop freestyle performance,though there was one competitorwho unnerved him a bit: the littlecutie in the sparkly ballerina outfit.

“You have to go all out when danc-ing against kids,” Penn said. “Every-body is going to look at kids and say,‘How cute.’ The ballerina was mybiggest competitor. She was hitting allher moves.”

But when you’re on you’re on, andPenn left it all on the outdoor dancefloor that day.

“I was nervous because I wasn’t forsure what I was going to do, becauseit’s freestyle. But I felt good about it.They had a nice little crowd. I kind of

feed off the energy of the crowd. Itmade me dance even harder.”

Penn got to see a little of the city onhis whirlwind visit, thanks to an oldfriend he met on “Soul Train” back inthe day. The friend now lives in NewJersey and swung by to show Pennand his son Times Square and GrandCentral Station.

“Devin had a good time, but whilewe were walking, some guy snatcheda lady’s bag and he ran by us, tryingto get away. And then Devin said,‘Daddy, I don’t like New York.’”

That hiccup aside, the trip was asuccess for Bakersfield’s newly mint-ed celebrities.

“As I was about to board the planeto come back home, some lady said,‘I saw you on the ‘Today’ show.’ I toldthem, ‘You’re making me feel like acelebrity,’ and they said, ‘You are acelebrity.’”

Penn, who has been inundatedwith congratulatory calls from friendsand students at his PennPoint DanceAcademy in downtown Bakersfield, ishoping his moment in the nationalspotlight comes with an encore.

“I loved it. I had a really good time,and the success is more than I expect-ed. I just hope something else arisesfrom it.”

BY SUSAN SCAFFIDIContributing writer

Who is Sun Ra?Bakersfield College Jazz

Ensemble students willanswer that question at their concertthis evening in a program dedicatedto the jazz composer’s music.

Sun Ra is one of the jazz world’smost unusual characters. A hero ofthe avant-garde, Sun Ra and his“Arkestra” (his version of “orches-tra”), led the way to free jazz, elec-tronic music and his own “spacejazz.” His musical experiments werenot only influential in the jazz world,but have inspired indie rock bands,hip hop, funk and punk artists.

“I’ve had students coming into theprogram, more and more each year,who maybe don’t have a deep knowl-edge of jazz history,” wrote BC JazzEnsemble director Kris Tiner. “Butthey are certainly aware of Sun Ra.”

Born Herman Poole Blount in 1914,the composer abandoned his birthname, adopting Le Sony’r Ra as hislegal name. But he was known bymany others, most famously as SunRa, a nod to the ancient Egyptian sungod. Sun Ra kept his early life a mys-tery, and eventually insisted he camefrom another planet, which he identi-fied as Saturn, after having a vision inhis college days. His performances

under this persona were marked notonly by musical experiments but alsoby wild costumes and outlandishstage sets.

However unusual Ra’s adoptedidentity, his musical development isnot. Growing up in Birmingham, Ala-bama during the Swing Era, Ra dis-played early musical ability, and sawmany musical giants of the time atthe beginning of their careers.

Refusing to serve in the militaryduring World War II, Ra continued toplay even while serving a jail sen-tence. At the end of the war, hemoved to Chicago, where he workedwith many musicians, includingFletcher Henderson, whose band andarrangements helped define theSwing Era sound.

Eventually, Ra started playing hisown music, delving further and fur-ther into the musical unknown, arisky venture when you have toattract a paying audience. “(Sun Ra’s)band used to play Fletcher Hender-

son arrangements by memory, as abackup plan when confronted byangry jazz club owners!” Tiner wrote.

Tiner said the jazz ensemble willdevote the first half of the program toRa’s earliest music, and then branchout into some of the composer’s laterwork. The program includes suchcharts as “Moon Dance,” “WherePathways Meet,” “The Satellites AreSpinning,” “Watusa,” “Kingdom ofNot,” and many others.

“I think folks will be surprised athow traditional (his early music)actually is, while still retraining thatquirkiness that he was known for,”Tiner wrote.

Proceeds for the concert will sup-port the jazz ensemble. Tiner is alsohoping to increase support forFriends of BC Jazz, a college founda-tion account to support the ensem-ble.

Tiner started the account with BChistory professor Randy Beeman,with the goal of raising $50,000 for anendowment for scholarships, guestartist fees, recording projects andother activities. Tiner said the pro-gram has already received its first biggift, a $10,000 donation fromColumbine Vineyards in Delano tobuy equipment.

Tickets for the concert are $8 gen-eral admission; $5 students and sen-iors. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.,and will be held in the Fireside Roomat the campus center at BakersfieldCollege.


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Local man dances his dreamCompetitor appears onNBC’s “Today” show

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The 102-year-old image of “La CalaveraCatrina,” or “The Elegant Skull,” is theskeleton of an upper class woman with alarge feathered hat and one of the mostpopular figures seen at Dia De Los Muertoscelebrations.

“It’s like a family reunion, complete witha banquet. The person of honor will not beforgotten.”— Matt Munoz

Dia de los Muertos at MuertosHonoring loved ones is a cause near and

dear to Shawna Haddad-Byers, who willhost a Dia celebration at her aptly namedMuertos Kitchen and Lounge. The themebehind the restaurant, which opened thissummer, honors Haddad-Byers’ grand-mother in the menu and atmosphere.

“My Sittie was all about simple but veryflavorful foods and loved ones around asmuch as possible. I feel this is what is hap-pening at Muertos, and I feel very blessed

as I know she has guided me through thisamazing process. The warmth and supportwe have received from Bakersfield hasbeen incredible.”

Embracing the tradition of face-paint-ing, Bonnie Forston of Atomic Kitten Salonwill be on hand offering her makeup skillsfor looks ranging between $5 to $20. Anddon’t be afraid if you spot a few stylishskeletal figures downtown, Haddad-Byerssaid, since Forston’s children Zoe andZane, along with Haddad-Byers’ son, Hud-son, will hand out fliers promoting themakeup work.

“Zoe will be featured as the CorpseBride, and Zane and Hudson will be herhandsome escorts.”

Also flexing her creativity is artist LysaLuna, who will be selling her dolls. A bigfan of Luna’s work, Haddad-Byers ownstwo dolls

“She hand-crafts these brilliantly roman-tic, haunting dolls. I have two at Muertos,Ivan and Matilda. Lysa names all her dolls.”

Earning some name recognition of herown is server Sarah Ketchum, who fol-lowed her boss to the new restaurant afterthe December closing of Fishlips, whichHaddad-Byers co-owned. Among the newmenu and drink items available Friday isher newly created pomegranate margarita.

If you want to secure a seat for dinner orthe performance by reggae-rockers Dub

Seeds, call for reservations. Reserved seat-ing is $10 and general admission, whichstarts at 8:30 p.m., is $5.

“We are very excited. The band startsabout 9 and will play a few sets. The firstset is an acoustic set tribute to the GratefulDead. Then they will play their usual fanfavorites.”— Stefani Dias


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Speaking of noise, Church was invited toturn it up to eardrum-shattering levels thisyear when he was tapped to open forMetallica at the group’s Orion Music andMore festival in Atlantic City. Though hecut his teeth performing at biker bars,Church — the only country singer hand-picked by the metal gods for the show —admitted to some nerves.

“I was scared to death because I’ve beento Metallica shows and seen the audienceturn their back on the opening acts.(Metallica guitarist) James Hetfield walkedout and introduced us, and that certainlyhelped, but it’s one of those things. Theirfan base didn’t really know who we were. Ittook a little bit to breakdown, ‘Who is thisguy?’ I even said, ‘You don’t know me, andI don’t really know you, but I promise wecome from the same background, and welisten to the same music. I played my song,‘Jack Daniels Kicked My (expletive) AgainLast Night,’ and it all started to change. By

the end of the set, it ended up being one ofthe best crowds we’ve had. And I love it,because it really was on the backs of themusic at that point in time. It wasn’t aboutwho was communicating the message orwhere it came from. It was about thesongs, and I think that’s what the festivalwas about, and certainly one of the high-lights of my career.”

Like that fateful night with Metallica,Church hopes tonight’s CMA appearancewill make a similar impact, as well as hisBakersfield show, which happens to fall onElection Night.

“If I win five awards, I’m gonna makethe same record and play the same in-your-face show if we win 0 when I go toBakersfield. In all my years, I’ve neverplayed on Election Night. I’m not big intopolitics — just a lot of people talkin’ andyellin’ at me.”

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46th Annual CMA Awards8 tonight, KERO-TV, Channel 23 (ABC)

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TodayColt Ford, 7 p.m., Buck Owens’Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck OwensBlvd. $26-$34 plus fee.vallitix.com or 322-5200.Alpha Canine SanctuaryFundraiser, drawings, 11 a.m. to10 p.m., Roadhouse Grill, 8490Rosedale Highway.alphacanine.org or 391-8212.Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert,7:30 p.m., Bakersfield College,Fireside Room, 1801 PanoramaDrive. $8 adults; $5students/seniors. 395-4404.Bakersfield Independent FilmFestival, 6 to 10 p.m. todaythrough Saturday, The EmptySpace, 706 Oak St. $5 for fourhours; $15 entire festival.Talladega Frights, 7 p.m. todaythrough Sunday, 11811 RosedaleHighway, between Jewetta Ave.and Old Farm Road. $15 to $25.talladegafrights.com.

Friday“Doctor Who” Fan Film Meet-ing, for all fans to get involved inupcoming filming project, 7 p.m.,Marie Callendar’s, 3801 CaliforniaAve. Free. doctorwhofanfilm.comor 371-5333.Altares de Familia, family altars,Mexican cuisine, regional musicand more, 5 p.m., BakersfieldMuseum of Art, 1930 R St. $1; chil-dren under 6 are free. 323-7219.Annual Fall Holiday Bazaar, 8a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 2p.m. Saturday, Bakersfield Com-munity House, 2020 R St. 327-8835.Dia de Los Muertos, face paint-ing, Dub Seeds, kicks off at 5 p.m.,Muertos Kitchen & Lounge, 1514Wall St. 324-2557.Dia De Los Muertos Celebra-tion, bilingual memorial and can-dle lighting service, face painting,music, families may place itemsand pictures on loved one’sgraves, 4 p.m., Hillcrest MemorialPark & Mortuary. Free. 366-5766or hillcrestmemorial.com.Dia de Los Muertos Expo 2012,with live music, folkloric dancers,poetry, art display, display of thealtars, 4 p.m., Golden State Mall,3201 F St. Free. 345-5842.Do Good Fundraiser, art showand silent auction, with food,music by Holy Beast, 5 to 9 p.m.,Metro Galleries, 1604 19th St. Free.Proceeds benefit CASA. 631-2272. Dreaming Beyond the Stars,supports the housing and oppor-tunity foundation of Kern; food,drinks, silent auction, 7 to 11 p.m.,The Padre Hotel, 1702 18th St.$150. 204-1386 or kernopportuni-tyfoundation.org.Guild House First Friday, 5:30to 7:30 p.m., Guild House, 190518th St. $10. 325-5478.Holiday Sale, with Granny’s Attic,handmade sewing items, and bakesale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.to 2 p.m. Saturday, BakersfieldCommunity House, 2020 R St.327-8835.

Metalachi, with MeditatedAssault, 9 p.m., B. Ryder’s SportsBar & Grill, 7401 White Lane. $10advance; $12 at the door. 397-7304.

PBR: Pro Division vs. PBR Pro-fessional Bull Riders, 8 p.m. Fri-day and Saturday, RabobankArena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $15 to$60 plus fee. ticketmaster.com or800-745-3000.

Wine & Beer Tasting, with appe-tizers, 5 to 7 p.m., Steak andGrape Restaurant, 4420 CoffeeRoad, $20. 588-9463.

Saturday15th annual Walk to Cure Dia-betes, registration 8 a.m., walkbegins at 9:30 a.m., Yokuts Park,Yokuts Park, 4200 Empire Drive.Free. Visit jdrfla.org or 636-1305.30th annual Bakersfield PoliceMemorial Run, 2K, 5K and 10 Kraces, registration 4 p.m., openingceremonies at 6 p.m., run at 6:30p.m., The Park at River Walk,11200 Stockdale Highway. $30.Visit www.bakersfieldpd.us or326-3685.Bakersfield Symphony Orches-tra, presents “Pleasing Your Eyes& Ears,” 8 p.m., Rabobank Theater,1001 Truxtun Ave. $34 to $50; full-time students half price. bakers-fieldsymphony.org or 323-7928.“Gold in Kern County,” presen-tation by geologist Tim Elam, 3p.m., Buena Vista Museum of Nat-ural History, 2018 Chester Ave. $7adults; $5 students/seniors; $4children. 324-6350.“Home Decor” Workshop, 10 to11 a.m., Beladagio, 9500 BrimhallRoad, Suite 705. Free. 829-2288.CSUB Jazz Coffeehouse, 7:30p.m., CSUB, Music Building, Room127, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10;$5 students; CSUB students withID are free. 654-2511.Fall Bazaar, hosted by AmericanAssociation of University Women;8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mercy Confer-ence Center, 1600 D St. Free. Ifyou want to be a vendor, [email protected] of Seniors Car & BikeShow, live entertainment, barbe-cue lunch, vendors, door prizes, 9a.m. to 3 p.m., Bakersfield SeniorCenter, 530 Fourth St. Free forspectators; $35 pre-registered carentry fee; $40 at the door. 325-1113.Genealogy of Mexican Her-itage, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., BealeMemorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave.Free. 868-0745.Golden Empire Gleaners annu-al Harvest Celebration, food,dancing, auctions, 6 to 11 p.m.,Golden Empire Gleaners, 132630th St. $75. goldenempireglean-ers.com or 324-2767.Greg Tollman, with Jeff Garcia,Bruce Jingles, Kevin Millard, 7p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $20-$30 plus fee. vallitix.com or 322-5200.International Games Day,includes board, card and video

games, 1 to 5 p.m., Beale Memori-al Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. Free.868-0770.

Just for Kids, 10:30 a.m. to noon,Buena Vista Museum of NaturalHistory, 2018 Chester Ave. $7adults; $5 students with ID, sen-iors; $4 for children under 18; 5and under are free. Members arefree. 324-6350.

Farmers markets, 8 a.m. tonoon, next to Golden State Mall,3201 F St.; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,Brimhall Square, 9500 BrimhallRoad; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Satur-days, and 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays,one block west on Hageman Road(Allen and Hageman Roads).

Kern Audubon Society FieldTrip, visit ponds and observewaterfowl, raptors and shorebirds, meet at 8 a.m., Burger King,620 W. Tehachapi Blvd.,Tehachapi. Free. kernaudubonsoci-ety.org

Mayor’s Freeway Cleanup,meets prior to 8 a.m., Park & Ridelot on Stockdale Highway, west ofOak Street. Group will travel bybus/van to various cleanup loca-tions. 326-3770.

Model Train Display & OpenHouse, view Central California’slargest model railroad display, 10a.m. to 1 p.m., 1534 19th St.(entrance to the clubhouse is tothe rear and in the alley of Chef’sChoice Noodle Bar). Free. [email protected] or 331-6695.

Nebraska vs. Michigan StateFootball, kick-off at 12:30 p.m.,Goose Loonies in the back room,816 18th St. All fans welcome.

One Book One Bakersfield:Your Mexican Heritage, lecture,11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Beale MemorialLibrary, 701 Truxtun Ave. Free.868-0770.

Parade of Ponds, a tour of Bak-ersfield’s best water features withprizes during the tour, 8 a.m. to 3p.m. $50 includes lunch. 836-3825.

Pole Barn Movie Nights, watch“Raiders of the Lost Ark,” hayride,jumping pillow, duck races, pet-ting zoo, bonfire, four mazes, 6p.m., Murray Family Farms, 6700General Beale Road. $8.99 forages 4 and up; free for ages 3 andunder. 330-0100.

Second annual AmericanHeroes Car Show, 9 a.m. to 3p.m., Calvary Chapel Bakersfield,6501 Schirra Court. Free to spec-tators; $35 to enter car show. Pro-ceeds benefit Wounded HeroesFund of Kern County, Soldier’sAngles, and BHS ROTC program.760-793-3799.

Second annual Sporting ClaysShoot, hosted by California Truck-ing Association & Optimal HospiceFoundation; registration 8 a.m.,shoot 9 a.m., Kern County GunClub, 12450 Shotgun Road. $85per person; $425 per 5 personteam. Lunch included. Proceedsbenefit Optimal Hospice Founda-tion. Call Randy Raymond Jr. at323-4015 or 716-8000.

Sierra Club-Buena Vista GroupBreakfast Program, with EvaNipp, world traveler and retiredhigh school teacher, discussingphotos of Iceland, 9 a.m.,Manuel’s Casa De Mariscos, 700Truxtun Ave. $11. 589-7796 or203-2619.

Teen Challenge “Harvest ofThanksgiving” Banquet,refreshments 5:30 p.m., dinner 6p.m., Olive Knolls Church, 6201Fruitvale Ave. $20 person; $140table of 8. 399-2273.

Work Like A Dog Day, visitorscan work, tour, and visit or adopta dog, free pizza lunch served atnoon, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., ALPHACanine Sanctuary. Visit alphaca-nine.org or 391-8212.

Sunday“Massenkoff Russian Folk Fes-tival,” presented by BakersfieldCommunity Concert Association,3 p.m., Rabobank Theater, 1001Truxtun Ave. $80 for sevenremaining concerts. bakersfieldc-ca.org or 205-8522 or 589-2478.

Rockwell Opry Productionspresents Little River Band, TheStray Cats' Lee Rocker, pin-up girlcontest, car show, vendors, gatesopen at noon, Sam Lynn Ballpark,4009 Chester Ave. $25-$250depending on preference of seat-ing and package. Tickets atbrownpapertickets.com/event/286502 or Emporium Western Storeor Trout's.

Las Vegas Comedy Stage Hyp-notist "Tina Marie,” 6:30 p.m.,Trout's, 805 N. Chester Ave. $10or bring your paid admission subfrom the Rockwell Opry Produc-tions Little River Band concert toget in for free. 21 & over only.

Guild House Affaire Extraordi-naire Dinner, 5 p.m., GuildHouse, 1905 18th St. $100. 325-5478.

Bakersfield Raider NationClub, come out and watch thegames, 10 a.m., Round Table Pizza,2060 White Lane.

Bakersfield “Black Hole,” comewatch the Oakland Raiders vs.Tampa Bay, 1 p.m., Pizza Bob's,2100 Alta Vista Drive. Free. 706-9294.

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

Magical Holiday Sneak-A-Peek,11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bakersfield Dis-covery Shop, 5420 California Ave.324-1359.

THEATER“Mame,” 7:30 p.m. Friday andSaturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, StarsDinner Theatre, 1931 Chester Ave.$52-$57, $37 for students; showonly: $37, $22 for students; mati-nee: $47-$52, $37 for show. 325-6100.

“Once Upon a Midnight Drea-ry,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2p.m. Sunday, Bakersfield Commu-nity Theater, 2400 S. Chester Ave.

$15; $60 for two-seat opera box.831-8114.“Space Trek,” 7 p.m. Friday andSaturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, GaslightMelodrama Theatre & Music Hall,12748 Jomani Drive. $12 to $23.587-3377.“The House on Mango Street”Play, 8 p.m. today through Satur-day, Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19thSt. $18; $15 children under 12, sen-iors and military. 665-1643.Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” 8p.m. today through Saturday; 2p.m. Sunday, CSUB, Doré Theatre,9001 Stockdale Highway. $10, $8seniors, $5 students with ID. Callthe box office, 654-3150.Improv Comedy Show, withCenter For Improv Advancement,8 p.m. Fridays, JC’s Place, 1901Chester Ave. $5. 322-8209.

ART“Chairs & Stools,” openingreception, 6 to 8 p.m., Bakers-field Art Association Art Center,1817 Eye St. 869-2320.

“Lively Little Things,” openingreception for Ashleymarie Sey-Lively, 5 to 9 p.m., The Foundry,1608 19th St. 388-0278.

Chris Romanini, opening recep-tion, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dagny’sCoffee Co., 1600 20th St. 634-0806.

Quarterly Paint-Out, come paintwith the California Art Club, KernChapter, coffee and doughnutsserved in the morning, 9 a.m. to 3p.m. Saturday, Kern County Muse-um, at Pioneer Village, 3801Chester Ave. $5. Pack a lunch. cal-iforniaartclub.org.

Exhibits on Display, “Out ofPrint: Altered Books,” “Christo-pher Stott: New Realism,” and“Paul Strand: The Mexican Portfo-lio,” now until Nov. 25, BakersfieldMuseum of Art, 1930 R St.bmoa.org or 323-7219.

Art Classes, in drawing, water-color, oils, color theory, for begin-ners and advanced, BakersfieldArt Association Art Center, 1817Eye St. 869-2320.

Art for Healing program, class-es that alleviate stress, resultingfrom illness, or grief. All classesare free but some suggest a dona-tion and are held at Mercy Hospi-tal, Truxtun Campus, Truxtun andA Street. mercybakersfield.org/artor 632-5357.

Family Day, 10 a.m. Saturday,Buena Vista Museum of NaturalHistory, 2018 Chester Ave. Twoadults and up to six children,admission only $20. 324-6350.

Stained Glass Classes, six-weekclass, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednes-days; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays,Juliana’s Art Studio & Gallery, 50118th St. 327-7507.

The Art Shop Club, a quiet placeto paint, 9 a.m. to noon eachThursday, Friday and Saturday,The Art Shop, 1221 20th St. Allmediums. 322-0544, 832-8845.

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MUSICBluesKRBS Open Blues Jam, The KernRiver Saloon, 20 Tobias St.,Kernville, 760-376-4786; KernRiver Blues Society Open BluesJam, 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

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

ComedyElevation Lounge, 818 RealRoad, 325-6864; Improv Tuesday— Live comedy with DJ afterparty, 9 p.m. Tuesdays.

CountryEthel’s Old Corral Cafe, 4310Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613;Road Dawgs, 7 p.m. Saturday. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 322-8900; Vince Galindo, 9 p.m.Wednesdays.

CoverThe Bistro, 5105 California Ave.,323-3905; Brent Brown, 5 to 8p.m. Friday.

DancingBeginner Belly Dance Lessons,5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays, Cen-tre Stage Studio, 1710 ChesterAve. 323-5215. $45 regular ses-sion; $65 combo session. bakers-fieldbellydance.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 Cen-ter, 2014 Calloway Drive, offersballroom 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. Dancing.Laf-A-Lot 79th Birthday Cele-bration Dance, live music byBakersfield Jazz Orchestra fea-turing Mike Smothers, 7 to 10p.m. Saturday, Kern City TownHall, 1003 Pebble Beach Drive. $5members; $10 nonmembers.398-5590.Pairs and Spares Dance, withWestern Connection, 7 p.m. Fri-day, Rasmussen Senior Center, 115E. Roberts Lane. $7; $9 nonmem-bers. 399-3575. Whirlaways Square DanceClub, has workshops every first,third, fourth and fifth Mondays,Park Stockdale Civic AssociationCommunity Center, 205 Rio BravoDrive. whirlaways.org or 213-3105.

DJBellvedere Cocktail Lounge,3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139;DJ Brian, 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesday.

DoubleTree Hotel, ClubOdyssey, 3100 Camino Del RioCourt. 323-7111; live in the mix: oldschool, ’80s and ’90s music, 9p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every Saturday.

Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 WhiteLane, 834-1611; with DJ Chill in theMixx, 5 p.m. every Friday until 2a.m. Saturday.

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; withMeg, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Satur-days.

JazzCafe Med, 4809 Stockdale High-way, 834-4433; Richie Perez, 7:30to 11 p.m. Thursdays.

Imbibe Wine & Spirits Mer-chant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633-WINE; live music & wine bar withfeaturing local artist and Jazz Con-nection, along with 24 wines, 6 to8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday;6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Sat-urday.

King Tut, 10606 Hageman Road;live instrumental and vocal jazz,6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Friday andSaturday. Free.

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

Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701Ming Ave., 832-5011; Jazz Inva-sion, 9 to 10 p.m. every Saturday.

The Nile, Jazz Music, 6 p.m. everySunday. 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 Ming Ave.,396-7499; 7 to 10 p.m. every Tues-day; 8 to 11 p.m. every Friday.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.every Saturday. 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, 2660Oswell 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 RealRoad, 325-6864; 9 p.m. Wednes-day.

Ellis Island Pizza Co., 3611Stockdale Highway, 832-0750;karaoke contest, four $25 gift cer-tificates will be given away, 6 to 9p.m. Tuesday.Ethel’s Old Corral, 4310 AlfredHarrell Highway, 873-7613; 6 to 9

p.m. every Wednesday.

Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S.Chester Ave., 831-1315; 7 to 11p.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. Magoo’s Pizza, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.every Tuesday at 1129 Olive Drive.399-7800.Maria Bonita Mexican Restau-rant, 10701 Highway 178, 366-3261, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays. All ages. McMurphy’s Irish Pub &Sports Bar, 14 Monterey St., 869-1451; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays. Pizzeria, 4200 Gosford Road,397-1111; 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Pour House, 9 p.m. Fridays andSaturdays at 4041 Fruitvale Ave.589-9300. Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner,323-0053; 8 p.m. to midnight Sat-urdays. Replay Sports Lounge & Grill,4500 Buck Owens Blvd., 324-3300; 8 p.m. every Wednesday. 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; Joey Zaza’sKaraoke and Stuff, 5:30 to 9:30p.m. Tuesdays. 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 MingAve., 398-7077; 9 p.m. Thursdaysand Saturdays. Syndicate Lounge, 1818 Eye St.,327-0070; with Alisa Spencer, 9p.m. every Wednesday.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 Camino

Del 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. every Thursday. The Playhouse, 2915 Taft High-way; 397-3599; 7 to 10 p.m. Sun-days. The Prime Cut, 9 p.m. every Fri-day at 9500 Brimhall Road. 831-1413. The Regent, 2814 Niles St., 871-4140; 8:30 p.m. Fridays. The Wrecking Yard, 9817 S.Union Ave., 827-9192; 7 to 10 p.m.Mondays, Tuesdays and Thurs-days. The Wright Place, 2695-GMount Vernon Ave., 872-8831, 8p.m. every Thursday. Tomi’s Cowgirl Cafe, 7 to 10p.m. Friday, 1440 WeedpatchHighway. 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. 21 and over.

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.

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

Mariachi Camino Real Restaurant, 6 to 9p.m. every Sunday at 3500 Trux-tun Ave. 852-0493.

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

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

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

Open micFiddlers Crossing, 206 E. F St.,Tehachapi, 823-9994; 7 p.m.Wednesdays. $5. Juliana’s Art Cafe, listen to localperforming artists, guitar and sax-ophone players, 7 to 9 p.m. Fri-days, 501 18th St. 327-7507. Free. Juliana’s Art Studio & Gallery,501 18th St., 327-7507, 7 to 9 p.m.Fridays. On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 327-7625; musicians, spoken word,

poets, comedians, 8 p.m.Wednesdays. Free.

Reggae/skaSandrini’s, 1918 Eye St. 322-8900. Dia de Los MuertosPachanga!, with Mento Buru, DJMikey, 9 p.m. Friday. $5.

RockRockstarz Party Bar, 7737Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749;live bands, 9 p.m. Thursdays. On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 151718th St. 327-7625. The Architec-ture, with The Bird Channel andThe Nature, 9 p.m. Friday. $5.

Soft rockSteak and Grape, 4420 CoffeeRoad, 588-9463; 7 to 10 p.m.Thursday through Saturday. Free.

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

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

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.

VarietyFiddlers Crossing, 206 E. F St.,Tehachapi, 823-9994; WendyWaldman, 7 p.m. Saturday. $20.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday 11/05Christmas Tree Designing, learnto use a variety of materials andholiday decorations, 6:30 p.m., LogCabin Florist, 800 19th St. Free;reservations required. 327-8646.

Tuesday 11/06Kern Audubon Society Meet-ing, with specialist Karen Pestanadiscussing “On the Bluebird Recov-ery Trail,” 7 p.m., Kern CountySuperintendent of Schools, 130017th St. 322-7470.

Eric Church, 7 p.m., RabobankArena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $35.50to $45.50 plus fee.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

Little River Band Concert, seat-ing starts 6 p.m., Trout's, 805 N.Chester Ave. $99 advance; $110day of event. Benefits Make AWish Foundation. Tickets at Empo-rium Western Store and Trout's.

Wednesday 11/0714th Annual Kettle KickoffLuncheon, with Miles Muzio,silent auction, noon to 1:15 p.m.,The Petroleum Club, 5060 Califor-nia Ave. $25. 836-8487 or salvationarmybakersfield.org.

Film Club, discussing horror films,with Cody Meek, 7 p.m., Barnes &Noble, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575.

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