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BY MATT MUNOZCalifornian staff writer

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Where will you be partyingwhen the world ends?That’s the question sev-

eral local bands and venues willbe asking when the long predict-ed “Mayan Doomsday” arrives onFriday. Though debunked by scholars

who argue the ancient Mayanstone calendar has been misin-terpreted, you never can countout a good old zombie apoca-lypse or alien takeover. In fact,any gimmick is a good one whenit’s all in the name of fun.Whatever the occasion (or non-

occasion), Bakersfield grungerockers Meditated Assault are upfor it and have planned a multi-band blowout titled “The LastRock N Roll Show On Earth.”“If the world is going to end,

let’s go out with a bang,” saidbassist Micah Reeves, 27. “Noregrets. Enjoy the moment.”Seated alongside Reeves during

a recent interview were drummerTony Pearce and guitarist andlead vocalist Rico Ponce, both ofwhom agree if it’s time, they’ll beready to go out blazing. Not pres-ent at the interview was guitaristBryan Quick, 25.“I can’t think of anything I’d

rather do than play a final showwith my best friends and room-mates,” said Pearce, 23. “If zom-bies crash the party, I’ll be throw-ing drums, cymbals, and mydrumsticks should be nice andsplintered to take some out with.”Ponce, 26, who considers him-

self a doomsday hipster, or“doomster,” said it’s a momenthe’s been preparing for sincewatching “Night of the LivingDead” with his mother at age 7. “If there’s going to be an apoc-

alypse, I hope it’s more like thatzombie movie than ‘The Road,’”Ponce said. “That movie wasdepressing.”Pearce fired back with his own

doomsday cinema pick:“I saw ‘Independence Day.’ Alien

ships aren’t hard to fly. If WillSmith can figure it out, so can I.”Whether you share in end-of-

the-world levity or not, there’s nodenying the impact of apocalyp-tic scenarios on pop culture withTV shows like “The WalkingDead” and “Doomsday Preppers”promoting hysteria not felt since

the Y2K scare of 1999.And the longer our conversa-

tion, the more each band mem-ber began to get into the spirit ofthe big day. “I always tell people, ‘I’m not

fat. I really am a doomsday prep-per,” said Reeves. “I would go tomy friend’s cabin in the moun-tains and sustain myself on rice,beans, bread, water, and someother dry goods.”Meditated Assault are some

seriously rockin’ party guys whoformed their group five years ago.The group is opening and head-lining shows here and in Holly-wood after releasing an inde-pendently produced five-songdemo circulating with fans andonline at their web page, reverb-nation.com/meditatedassault.The band also is a finalist in anonline battle of the bands at mac-worldiworld.com after beingselected from more than 350entries. The winning band gets toopen the annualMacworld/iWorld Blast party inSan Francisco. “Everyone should come out to

Vinny’s; don’t be afraid. It’ll be ablast,” said Ponce, adding thegroup has a special song suitedfor the occasion, appropriatelytitled, “The End.”“The lyrics say, ‘I’ll save tomor-

row, if you’ll save today. We’llwatch the last sunrise before theend of days.’”Hoping to bring some easygo-

ing vibes at a time of potentialcrisis are local reggae outfit AmityFlow, which plans to keep it mel-low for “Dooms Day Reggae Fest”at On the Rocks.“It’s funny how people are mak-

ing more of a big deal about thisthan Y2K, especially since all theseshows on TV have been showingup, with the nation tuning in,”said Amity Flow vocalist and gui-

tarist Drew Peterson, 24. “I’d liketo spread some music and putpeople at ease with the reggae. Itseems like nothing can really beatthat. I’m super-excited about it.”It’s hard to imagine a reggae

band exuding much rage onstage,but given that Amity Flow ispreparing for its first headliningshow, Peterson said there aren’tenough zombies to keep themfrom having a good time.“This is kind of a big deal, and

we’re not really violent. But Iwork at a pizza parlor and havemy weapon of choice picked outto slay zombies. We use it to cutcheese. I could mow some zom-bies down if they came at mewith it. But if I was onstage, I’djust use my guitar.”At Friday’s show, band mem-

bers will be giving away freecopies of their latest CD. “As soon as midnight hits, I’m

just gonna be glad this wholething is over, but I’m also game tobelieve in it because it’s been afun idea.”Like Meditated Assault, Peter-

son said his group has a specialsong to commemorate themoment, titled “Light the Fire,”which will make its debut whenthe clock strikes midnight.“It’s about finding a new

brighter day for our country andour people. I think that would goreally well with giving peopleencouragement and hope that

one day we’ll get rid of all thisviolence and greed that over-whelms our country. Maybe thebuild-up of this whole apocalypsething kind of feeds right into that,

where tomorrow we can wake upand find a new way instead of theway that we’ve been living overthe past decade or so. It fits theevening.”

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

PHOTO BY ROBERT BEJIL

Meditated Assault appears Friday at Vinny’s. Above, from left: Bryan Quick, Micah Reeves, Rico Ponce.

End of the world as we know it... but it’ll be fine, withroster of spirited shows

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IndexWinter Playground .................................. 18Moscow Ballet: “Nutcracker”.................. 19Arts Alive.................................................. 20New Year’s Eve events.............................. 21The Lowdown with Matt Munoz.............. 22Spectacular Christmas light display ......24Ticket roundup ..........................................25Calendar .............................................. 27-30

PHOTO BY DALLEN ULRICH

Amity Flow will perform at On the Rocks on Friday. Above, fromleft: Kevin Lundy, Andrew Whitmore, Drew Peterson, James Bar-ron, Patrick Griffith.

‘The Last Rock N RollShow On Earth’ with Meditated Assault, TheBarstool Saints, Crooked Folk,The Cretins, Vinny’s Bar, 2700S. Union Ave., 9 p.m. Friday,$5. 321-6041.

‘Dooms Day Reggae Fest’with Amity Flow, White GloveService, Easy In, On TheRocks, 1517 18th St., 9 p.m.Friday. $5. 327-7625.

For more doomsday party shows,visit the Eye Street calendar sec-tion.

BY CHRISTY LEMIREThe Associated Press

Associated Press film criticselects her top 10 films of 2012.

1. ‘Argo’Directing just his third feature,

Ben Affleck has come up with aseamless blend of detailed inter-national drama and breathtakingsuspense, with just the rightamount of dry humor to providecontext and levity. He shows adeft handling of tone, especiallyin making difficult transitionsbetween scenes in Tehran, Wash-ington and Hollywood, but alsogives one of his strongest per-formances yet in front of thecamera. The story of a rescueduring the 1979 Iranian hostagecrisis sounds like eat-your-veg-etables cinema, and mixing itwith an inside-Hollywood come-dy sounds impossible, but Affleckand screenwriter Chris Terrio pullit all off.

2. ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’This is sheer poetry on screen:

an explosion of joy in the midstof startling squalor and one ofthe most visceral, original filmsto come along in awhile. Thestory of a little girl named Hush-puppy (Quvenzhane Wallis) liv-ing with her daddy on a remote,primal strip of eroding land inthe southernmost reaches of theLouisiana bayou is so ambitiousand so accomplished, it’s amaz-ing that it’s only director BenhZeitlin’s first feature. His film isat once dreamlike and brutal,ethereal yet powerfully emotion-al.

3. ‘Skyfall’One of the best James Bond

films ever starring the best Bondyet in Daniel Craig. It’s also themost gorgeous installment in the23-film franchise, with SamMendes directing and RogerDeakins as cinematographer. It’sfull of the requisite thrills but alsocomplicated and meaty, featuringan agent who isn’t always slickand doesn’t always have theanswers in hunting an elusivecyberterrorist (a fantastic JavierBardem).

4. ‘Holy Motors’This movie is just straight-up

nuts, in all the best ways. Writer-director Leos Carax’s journeyprovides a joyous, surprising anddarkly funny exploration of all thebest cinema has to offer. Yes, thisis a capital-A art film, one thatchallenges the viewer and leavesa lot of room for interpretation,but that’s part of the adventure.Denis Lavant gives a tour-de-force performance, assumingnine different roles as a mysteri-ous man who travels around Parisin the back of a limousine all day,carrying out various assignments.Hop in and buckle up.

5. ‘Zero Dark Thirty’A huge achievement from both

technical and storytelling per-spectives. Following the Oscarsuccess of “The Hurt Locker,”director Kathryn Bigelow reteamswith writer Mark Boal to tell aneven larger and more complicat-ed story: the decade-long huntfor Osama bin Laden. The atten-tion to detail, to getting it righteach step of the way, is evident inevery element. And Jessica Chas-tain is relentless and self-pos-sessed in a rare leading role as ayoung CIA officer on the case.

6. ‘The Master’Paul Thomas Anderson, long a

master himself of technique andtone, has created a startling, stun-ningly gorgeous film shot in lush-ly vibrant 70mm, with impecca-ble production design and pow-erful performances from stars

Joaquin Phoenix, Philip SeymourHoffman and Amy Adams. Butthis story of a wayward man andthe charismatic cult leader whoguides him — which may or maynot have been inspired by Churchof Scientology founder L. RonHubbard — is also his mostambitious film yet.

7. ‘The Imposter’A gripping documentary about

a missing boy filled with the kindof twists, turns and dramaticcharacter revelations of a page-turner mystery. Director Bart Lay-ton takes a story that was alreadyfascinatingly weird to begin withand makes it even more com-pelling by structuring it as a shad-owy film noir, offering informa-tion in expertly paced, preciselymeasured amounts to maximizesuspense.

8. ‘Moonrise Kingdom’If you love Wes Anderson, you’ll

love this: The best of what he cando is vibrantly on display. Thescreenplay, which he co-wrotewith Roman Coppola, has result-ed in his sweetest and most sin-cere live-action movie since theone that remains his best, 1998’s“Rushmore.” The contradictioninherent to all of Anderson’s films— the juxtaposition of the metic-ulous artificiality of the settingsand the passionately wistful emo-tions that are longing to burst free— is at its most effective in awhile in this tale of first love.

9. ‘Oslo, August 31st’A film of quietly intense preci-

sion and vividly honest humanity.Anders Danielsen Lie gives one ofthe great, underappreciated per-formances of the year as a heroinaddict who’s allowed to leaverehab for the day to head into the

Norwegian capital for a job inter-view. Instead, he wanders aroundvisiting old haunts, reconnectingawkwardly with friends and fac-ing his demons. It’s a perform-ance of both subtlety and dark-ness, as director Joachim Trierleads him down an unpredictableand poignant path.

10. ‘This Is Not a Film’Veteran Iranian filmmaker Jafar

Panahi’s homemade documen-tary is simultaneously depressingas hell and brimming with hopeand defiance. With its stripped-down aesthetic, it finds beauty inthe mundane and even boringdetails of daily life. And it’s aninspiring must-see for anyonewho feels the urgent need to cre-ate something beautiful andmeaningful, regardless of thecost. Panahi shot it over thecourse of a day in his Tehranapartment while under housearrest and had it smuggled out in

a cake. The most modest film onthe list but also the most impor-tant.

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10 films from2012 you justhave to seePolitics, terror, Bondand whimsy top list

REX FEATURES

In the darkest hour of the night, Navy Seals raid Osama Bin Laden’s compound in “Zero Dark Thirty.”

WARNER BROS.

Ben Affleck plays Tony Mendez, a CIA agent who helped a group ofAmerican diplomats escape from Iran after the fall of the shah in1979 in “Argo.”

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Daniel Craig reprises his roleas James Bond in “Skyfall.”

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Quvenzhane Wallis appears in ascene from “Beasts Of TheSouthern Wild.”


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As we close in on Christmas,there are only a few daysleft for that much-needed

chat with Santa. Those unable tobrave the crowds at the mall maystill pay a visit to the man in redat the Winter Playground thisweekend at the San JoaquinCommunity Hospital Ice Centerof Bakersfield. And this Santa is a bit unique,

being one of the few skating St.Nicks in the United States.“Somebody in North Dakota is

a skating Santa, but he doesn’ttell anybody,” said CharlesNeukom, who takes turns withClaydoh the Clown donning thered suit for the ice center’s event.“I am a balanced skater. That

means I don't fall down. Serious-ly, I’ve skated all my life. I justdon’t do backward skating. It’s somuch fun. I wave to the little ones(who don’t skate). I’ll go up to thesnow area.”That snow area takes up about

a third of the rink, according toice center attendant NathanGrundhofer. Children can enjoyfrolicking in the snow, anotherrarity in Bakersfield.“This is the only place in Bak-

ersfield that feels like ‘winter.’There is ice for skating, a snowarea for kids to play and throwsnowballs, a skating Santa for pic-tures and hot chocolate for every-one,” said Neukom, who notedthe rink’s thermostat is locked inat 45 degrees.Most of those activities fall

under the admission — “$11 cov-ers everything we offer besidessnack bar and photos with Santa”— with photos going for $10, saidGrundhofer. Santa spends a lot of time in

front of cameras, whether it’s for

a professional photographer orparents and grandparents withpoint-and-shoots.“We encourage them to take a

picture with Santa,” Neukomsaid, who estimates he poses formore than 100 photos a day. Youngsters may also have their

faces painted and make take-home crafts.“The face-painting and craft

room is run by volunteers fromRonald McDonald House,”Grundhofer said. “They can maketiny Christmas ornaments andcolor pictures.”The event has run Fridays and

Saturdays since Thanksgiving andSanta has laid the groundwork forthe big day. “We tell the kids that the rein-

deer are on top of the arena andMrs. Claus is feeding them babycarrots from Bakersfield.”The event’s last day is Christ-

mas Eve, but there’s a chancethat Santa may have to start hisbig run early and won’t be onhand. Those looking to secure some

Santa time should head out thisweekend.Neukom, who has played Santa

for five years (four years at the icecenter), spends the other 11

months of the year as Chuck Oh!the Clown.“The incarnation of Chuck Oh!

was the early ’90s for my daugh-ter’s first birthday. I startedclowning while I was a student atLong Beach State. I will datemyself, but I was known as KCthe Disco Clown then.”Neukom, who also performs as

Santa at company parties andhome visits, said he’s happy tocap the year as a beloved holidayfigure.“Santa is a saint. I get treated a

lot better as Santa than as aclown. It’s wonderful to end theyear being treated as a saintlyperson.“I can just be Santa Claus and

be entertaining. I channel the joyand fun of Santa because it’samazing to me. ... It’s where I feelthe most love. That immediateresponse from people.” With balloon animals and

magic tricks — “an elf taught meeverything” — Neukom said heenjoys entertaining children,especially the suspicious ones.“I was out at a home by the

Kern River. There was an 8-year-old, not sure that he believes inSanta Claus. I did some tricks —Rudolph’s disappearing nose,catch a bottle. He was amazedthat Santa Claus could do thesetricks. He said I was the bestSanta he has ever seen. That’sbetter than money.”

Come out to seeSanta Claus on ice

Winter PlaygroundWhen: 6 to 10 p.m. Fridayand Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.Monday

Where: San Joaquin Commu-nity Hospital Ice Center ofBakersfield, 1325 Q St.

Admission: $11

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Even if you’ve seen Tchaikovsky’s“Nutcracker” ballet, you probablyhaven’t seen it danced in the Russian

tradition. You’ll have your chance whenthe Moscow Ballet performs the holidayclassic at the Fox Theater on ChristmasEve. Premiered a week before Christmas 1892

in St. Petersburg, Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s“Nutcracker” ballet has been a staple of theholiday entertainment repertoire for over acentury. The story for the ballet comes from E. T.

A. Hoffmann’s story “The Nutcracker andthe Mouse King,” adapted as a libretto byauthor Alexandre Dumas pere. In the Moscow Ballet version, the ballet

begins at a Christmas Eve party at theStahlbaum home during which the myste-rious Uncle Drosselmeyer makes a dra-matic entrance. After giving gifts to all the children, he

presents magical dolls to his godchildren,Masha (Russian nickname for Marie) andFritz. Masha’s present is a Nutcracker inthe form of a soldier. The jealous Fritzbreaks the doll. After the party, Herr Drosselmeyer

repairs the Nutcracker, and Masha is awak-ened by the sound of mice in her room.The mice prevent her from running away,and then everything changes — the micegrow to enormous size and the Nutcrackercomes to life.

The Nutcracker defends Masha, battlingthe Mouse King. Eventually the Nutcrackeris victorious, and is transformed into aprince. Masha and the Nutcracker Prince are

guided through a forest into the Land ofPeace and Harmony, where they seedancers from many cultures, dancing flow-ers and snowflakes and meet the SugarPlum Fairy. Featured dancer Svetlana Todi-nova notes that the Moscow Ballet produc-tion includes many features of Russianfolklore. “We have two characters, Father Christ-

mas (Ded Moroz) and the Snow Maiden(Snegurochka) escorting Masha and theprince into the beautiful Land of Peace andHarmony,” Todinova said. “That’s a really,really Russian thing.”Todinova dances the role of the Dove of

Peace, another Russian invention, whoemerges from the combination of twoother dancers.Other Russian touches are evident in the

production itself — the lavish costumes,innovative 3D sets that evoke great Russianart pieces, and giant puppets from thecompany’s production designer, ArthurOliver.

Even Russian ballet technique is differ-ent. Known for its emphasis on strength,full-body alignment and flexibility, Russiandancers are trained for high extensions,dynamic turns and fluid movement. A great example of this will be seen in

the Moscow Ballet’s attention-grabbingArabian Dance, in which soloists SergeyChumakov and Elena Petrachenko per-

form amazing combinations of gravity-defying lifts and spins in their pas-de-deux. Todinova said the 35-member dance

company has been touring with this year’sproduction since Nov. 8 and will continuein the United States until Dec. 30. “It’s been going very well, city to city,

state to state,” Todinova said.

‘Nutcracker,’ the Russian wayMoscow Ballet “Great RussianNutcracker”When: 2 p.m. Monday

Where: Fox Theater, 2001 H St.

Tickets: $22.50 to $58, with discountsfor seniors, students, military andgroups available.

Ballet’s performance differs fromtraditional American productions

PHOTO COURTESY OF JUSTINE MURPHY

Moscow Ballet brings the “Great Russian Nutcracker” to the Fox Theater on Monday.


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Here’s what Bakersfield native TilerPeck had to say about dining withSecretary of State Hillary Clinton

on Dec. 1, followed the next day by areception at the White House where shewas greeted by President Obama and thefirst lady.

“It was by far the most exciting weekendof my life,” she said in an email. “I felt likethe luckiest girl in the world! It was likefantasy land.”

Peck, 22, a principle dancer with theNew York City Ballet, was in Washington aspart of the entertainment for the annualKennedy Center Honors ceremony. We’llbe able to see her — and a lot of showbusiness celebrities — in a taped broadcastof the show at 9 p.m. Wednesday on KBAK-TV, Channel 29.

One of this year’s recipients of the pres-tigious award is Russian-born ballerinaNatalia Makarova, 72, who during a longand successful career danced with RudolfNureyev and Mikhail Baryshnikov, amongother masters. Peck and four other dancerswere asked to perform a tribute to the bal-lerina. For her solo performance, Peck didthe first variation from a Jerome Robbinsballet called “Other Dances.”

“Because Jerome Robbins choreo-graphed this piece for (Makarova) it was avery important ballet to be a part of hertribute,” she said. “I also felt the pressureof having to dance a role for the woman itwas created for. However, I was so excitedto be a part of the performance.”

Also saluted during the show at theKennedy Center for the Performing Arts inWashington were this year’s other hon-orees: Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman,bluesman Buddy Guy and Led Zeppelin.

Peck’s busy weekend began on Dec. 1with a dinner hosted by Hillary Clinton inthe Benjamin Franklin Room at the StateDepartment. Peck admitted to being a bitoverwhelmed upon meeting the secretaryof state.

“She (Clinton) was the first star that Imet that weekend, so I was sort of at a lossfor words,” she said. “She looked beautifuland her speech welcoming the honoreeswas intelligent and witty.”

Peck’s escort at the dinner was RahmEmanuel, the president’s former chief ofstaff who now is the mayor of Chicago.During the dinner conservation she

learned that Emanuelonce was a dancerhimself.

“He (Emanuel)was so gracious,”she said. “He couldtell that I was

awestruck and, look-ing around the room,

he asked me who I

wanted to meet. And I said, ‘How aboutDavid Letterman?’ “

Emanuel then offered to take a picture ofPeck with the talk show host. Afterward.Emanuel joked, “See, this is what themayor’s job has come down to — takingpictures. Who’s next?”

The mayor then introduced her to sever-al other guests, including Bill Clinton, AlecBaldwin, Buddy Guy, Yo-Yo Ma, and othercelebrities.

The reception at the White House washeld the next evening, a few hours beforethe performance.

“I couldn't believe I was actually at theWhite House meeting the president andfirst lady and would also get to dance forthem later that evening,” Peck said. “Hewas very personable and they both werevery tall and looked very dignified.”

Upon learning that Peck was one of thegroup who would be performing thatevening, Michelle Obama said, “I could tellthey are dancers by the way they movetheir bodies and the way they walk.”

Peck’s mother, Georgia Peck, was herfirst dance teacher. At age 7 she started

taking lessons in Los Angeles from formerNYC Ballet dancers and at 11 appeared onBroadway in “The Music Man” as GracieShinn, the mayor’s daughter.

During this time she completed herstudies at Christa McAuliffe Elementaryand Tevis Junior High in the southwestbefore moving to New York.

Upon joining the NYC Ballet at 15, sheattended Professional Children's School inNew York, graduating in three years. Work-ing her way up through the ranks, sheserved as an apprentice, as a member ofthe corps de ballet and soloist before beingnamed a principle dancer in 2009.

Although Peck lives in New York, shehasn’t forgotten her roots. The ballerinavisits Bakersfield several times a year andwhile here, often teaches some of hermother’s students. She also has a dognamed Cali — short for California — andshe’s kept her original cell phone numberthat begins with 661, the designation forour area.

BCT at the Masonic TempleTo allow for repairs of its playhouse on

South Chester Avenue, Bakersfield Com-munity Theatre has switched venues for itsChristmas show, “Family Holiday Extrava-ganza.”

Final performances for the production,which began on Dec. 14, are this weekendat the Masonic Temple in downtown Bak-ersfield.

“The time was just right,” said EdFrench, BCT president. “The theater needsso many repairs and we had the moneyand the people to do it.”

French said a major part of the workbeing done involves a renovation of theinterior and exterior lighting system.

BCT board members have long struggledwith the idea of whether to move from thetheater’s South Chester Avenue building,possbily for the downtown area. With thatin mind, I asked whether the move theMasonic Temple could be permanent.

“No,” said French. “We’re still looking fora place we can convert to a theater.”

I also asked how BCT is doing financial-ly.

“We’re still discussing a budget,” he said.“We’re still alive and kickin’.”

Former artistic director Sheila McClurehas resigned from the board to spendmore time with her family, French said.Kenneth Whitchard has assumed that posi-tion. Whitchard is director of the holidayshow, which includes a cast of 24. DianneKennedy assisted Whitchard with the vocaldirection and Moddie Mena, did the chore-ography.

Free parking is available in the GuildHouse lot across the street from theMasonic Temple.

Free movie for kidsIf you’re looking for a way to keep the

young ones entertained as they await thearrival of Santa Claus, you might want totake them to the Northeast Branch Libraryon Friday afternoon where “The MuppetChristmas Carol” will be shown. What’smore, it’s free.

The film, made in 1992, is based on thestory by Charles Dickens and features theMuppets’ characters like Kermit the Frog.Veteran actor Michael Caine voices thepart of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Hometown dancer meets biggiesKennedy Center Honors TV showWhen: 9 p.m. Wednesday

Where: KBAK-TV, Channel 29

Admission: Free


‘Family Holiday Extravaganza’When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Where: Masonic Temple, 1920 18th St.

Admission: $12, $10 children 12 andunder; free to children under 5


‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’When: 3 p.m. Friday

Where: Northeast Branch Library,3725 Columbus St.

Admission: Free


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]

Ballerina performs at prestigious ceremony

PHOTO COURTESY OF TILER PECK

David Letterman, left, poses with Tiler Peck at a dinner hosted by Hillary Clinton.


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New Year’s Eve Party 2012,dinner at 6 p.m., show at 9 p.m.with music by Mento Buru andStampede, Buck Owens’ CrystalPalace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd.Dinner tickets with show $75plus fee; show-only $40 plus fee.vallitix.com or call 322-5200.

New Year’s Eve Dinner &Dance, hosted by Knights ofColumbus St. Francis Council#977; music by Prisoners ofLove, dinner, dancing, raffle,50/50 drawing, no-host cock-tails, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., Knights ofColumbus Hall, 108 Goodman St.$35. 332-2976 or 205-6887.

New Year’s Eve with DarrenGholston & Groove 99.3, danc-ing hosted by Groove 99.3, 8 to10 p.m and midnight to 1:30a.m., show with Darren 10 tomidnight, cocktail bar available,DoubleTree by Hilton Bakers-field, 3100 Camino Del RioCourt. $30-$35. 322-5200 orvallitix.com.

Skateland’s New Year’s EveParty, balloon drop at midnightwith prizes in some of them,7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Skate-land, 415 Ming Ave. $12,includes skates, party noisemaker, balloon. 831-5567.

New Year’s Eve Skate Party,Rollerama, 1004 34th St., forages 14 and under, 7:30 p.m. to12:30 a.m., $15, skate rentalincluded, 327-7589; and 7:30p.m. to 12:30 a.m., RolleramaWest, 7850 Brimhall Road. $15,

skate rental included, 589-7555.

Bellvedere New Year’s EveDouble Header, two parties:begins 10 a.m. Monday, includesfood, party favors, champagne,music by The Bad Boyz, theearly bird countdown at noon.Free; second one begins at 9p.m., music by Blonde Faith,party favors, free champagnetoast at midnight, $3. BellvedereCocktail Lounge, 3090 BrundageLane. 325-2139.

New Year’s Eve Party, with DJMyth, party favors, champagnetoast at midnight, 9 p.m. to 2a.m., Elevation Lounge, 818 RealRoad. Free. VIP bottle servicewith free champagne bottle is$100. 325-6864.

“Bak-O-Blues A New Years EveA-Billy,” music by Craig Garri-

son, 9 p.m., Chataeu Lounge,2100 S. Chester Ave. 835-1550.New Year’s Eve at Narducci’sCafe, non-stop sound with DJManuel G, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Nar-ducci’s Cafe, 622 E. 21st St. $5.324-2961.2013 New Year’s Eve Bash, DJDamage, Tino Cochino, DJ Ogre,8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $20. 324-2400or 316-5290.New Year’s Eve, music byMonty and Tanner Byrom Band,dinner and champagne, 7 p.m.,Julie’s The Branding Iron Saloon,1807 N. Chester Ave. $25.La Desvelada New Year’s Eve,DJ’s Andy and Regulator, partyfavors, champagne toast at mid-night, appetizers, 10 p.m.,Anita’s Mexican Bar and Grill,4240 California Ave. $10. Bottleservice starting at $100,includes a champagne bottle.371-9458.New Year’s Eve Bash, music bythe Token Okies, 8 p.m., Ethel’sOld Corral Cafe, 4310 Alfred Har-rell Highway. Free. RV spaceavailable for overnight parkingon property. 873-7613.New Year’s Eve Party bySociedad Juarez, music by CruzArmendariz Los Cinco Del Norte,7 p.m., Salon Juarez, 815 E. 18thSt. $20. 330-3716.B. Ryder’s Ultimate NewYear’s Eve Jam, music by GlamCobra and Meditated Assault,appetizers, party favors, toast atmidnight, 7 p.m., B. Ryders, 7401White Lane. $15. 397-7304.New Year’s Eve Party, music byOut of the Blue, 9 p.m., Kern

River Brewing Company, 13415Sierra Highway, Kernville. Free.760-376-2337.Masquerade Ball, music byVersatil, three gift certificateswill be given away for best cos-tume, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., TamO’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista, 324-6774. $25.New Year’s Bash, music byEnglish Revolver, champagneand party favors at midnight, 9p.m. to 1 a.m., Sportman’s Inn,11123 Kernville Road, Kernville.Free. 760-376-2556.Contreras Scholarship FundNew Year’s Eve, dinner, no-hostbar, entertainment by Elements,DJ Joe and Mariachis Oro yPlata, 6 p.m., Kern County Fair-grounds, Harvest Hall, 1142 P St.$50; $90 couple. 201-6881 or871-5669.

2013 New Year’s Eve, 8 p.m.

Monday to 2 a.m. Tuesday, DJ’s,dancing, live band, champagnetoast at midnight, Padre Hotel,1702 18th St. $50 advance; $80at the door. 427-4900.

Ring in the New Year with KCSteakhouse, music by GlendaRobles, Mike Hall, Bobby O,Jimmy Gaines, party favors, 6:30p.m. Monday to 1 a.m. Tuesday,KC Steakhouse, 2515 F St. Free.322-9910.

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Kirby Shropshire, right, on drums and Robert Tidwell on lead gui-tar of The Token Okies perform in 2010. The band will play atEthel’s Old Corral Cafe’s New Year’s Eve bash.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DOUG DAVIS

Darren Gholston will performNew Year’s Eve for the party atthe DoubleTree by Hilton Bak-ersfield.

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Blue sparks are sure to flywhen iconic Los Angelespunk band X returns for

what’s become an annual post-Christmas shindig at BuckOwens’ Crystal Palace onWednesday. This marks the group’s third

holiday visit to Bakersfield in asmany years after returning with avengeance to the world of livetouring with original membersJohn Doe, Exene Cervenka, BillyZoom and D.J. Bonebrake.Still performing regularly to

sellout crowds on their own —plus high-profile opening slots forbands like Pearl Jam — the groupcontinues rolling on their ownterms with the vigor of a bandhalf their age.“X has its own path already,”

said Cervenka, 56, during aphone interview last week a fewhours before showtime inPhiladelphia. “We have a group ofpeople we work with, and so it’seasy to go back and do it everyonce in a while. But, it’s gruelingbeing on the road, physically andemotionally. I’m in the van. I stilllove it.”A pioneering band from the

’70s Hollywood punk under-ground, X originated with onefoot in the present and the past:razor edged, but laced with vin-tage rock ’n’ roll rebelliousness.Their lyrics told stories of life

among the urbandecay of South-ern Californiaaccompanied bymelodies thatevoked the spirits

of theirrocka-billy

idols. Cervenka’s unique vocalsmatched with Doe establishedthem as a musical force previous-ly unheard.As the Ramones did for the

East Coast, X was interested inwriting honestly about the WestCoast, which Cervenka said wascommonly portrayed inaccurate-ly by those reporting from theoutside. “My first apartment when I

moved to Venice, California, was$180 rent a month. People didn’tneed cars as much, it wasn’t ascrowded, people could find eachother. There was no Internet orcellphones. Some people hadhome phones, but not everybody.Nobody had television or cam-eras. There wasn’t any MTV orvideos back then and really norecord labels. “But somehow across the

country and in Los Angeles,everyone found each other andmade these communities, and itwas interesting. It was hard tofind. It was like a secret societyin a good way, and whoevercould find it was in. If you couldfind it, you were welcome. Every-one belonged — young, old, allkinds of people from all over theplace. It had its own energysource, and a very strange, pow-erful thing.”That reality is what she says

came up missing in early filmssuch as Penelope Spheeris’ 1980account, “The Decline of WesternCivilization,” which attempted tocapture the L.A. punk experienceduring a particularly turbulentperiod. A striking image of Cer-venka was prominently used topromote the film, but she admitsto only having seen the filmonce. “It just wasn’t accurate of what

that was like back then. It was asensationalized version of whatthat filmmaker wanted to portray.It was a very big scene. It was a lotof interesting people and a lot of

compassion, sisterhood, brother-hood. You know, it was a realcomplex situation and it didn’treally come across to me in thatmovie. It served to perpetuate allthe violence that was coming upat the time and to make it moreso. It kind of created a culture of

violence around punk, which Ithink was kind of a death note forit. I saw it when it came out;that’s pretty much enough forme. It didn’t serve a purpose forthe people that were in it; howev-er, it did introduce people to awhole radical way of thinking anda different world.”She said the film and other

contemporary accounts of themusic scene missed theprominent and empoweringrole of female musicians hadin punk bands during thatperiod. “It wasn’t a sea of crazy boys.

There were women in a lot ofbands, and also it was like anaudience of women and men.The Bags had women, The Con-trollers, the Go-Go’s, the Germs,The Motels, and then there wasus and bands that came throughlike Blondie. Anybody that want-ed to take a turn could be in aband.”

Cervenka suggested many oftoday’s pop artists take a cuefrom the past as she did when shebegan performing. “I like the women who were

just singular, singing and song-writing, like Patti Smith, DonnaSummer, who were amazingbecause of what they possessedinside. I don’t see that muchnowadays with a lot of girlsingers, and a lot of girls in goodbands have this really terribleneed for some reason to be sexobjects. It’s like they’re insecureabout their insides. All they are isan outside body, and that’s kindof sad to me. Also, that scenewasn’t about who was in theband, it was about who was thereand hanging out. There were tonsof women, fanzines, everybodydid everything back then. It wasreally good.”It’s a particularly reflective time

for Cervenka and X, what with the

Punk’s past is present with X

Xwith Jonny 2 Bags and Salvation TownWhen: 7 p.m. WednesdayWhere: Buck Owens’ CrystalPalace, 2800 Buck OwensBlvd. Admission: $18.50 to$24.50, plus service chargeInformation: 328-7560 orvallitix.com

The 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.

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Exene Cervenka performs with X at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace in 2010.

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looming 30th anniversary of their majorlabel debut, “Under the Big Black Sun.” ButCervenka isn’t confident that the history ofpunk will ever be told accurately. But that’snot the point anyway. “They can romanticize it, but they can

never romanticize it enough to expresshow incredibly romantic it was. I don’tmean like a boy-love-girl kind of romantic,but I mean in a bigger, historical sense,where serendipity and things are just somagical and weird and preposterous andcrazy.”Opening will be Social Distortion gui-

tarist and vocalist Jonny “2 Bags” Wicker-sham and his band, Salvation Town.

Savage Radio After a few test runs, Bakersfield inde-

pendent terrestrial radio station 89.7 FMKSVG launched its first official broadcaston Monday.Co-founders Jake Chavez, 45, and Greg

Looney, 40, both of Bakersfield, had dedi-cated themselves to bringing the nonprofitstation to local airwaves, applying for theirbroadcast license five years ago, then fol-lowing that up with a lengthy run of paper-work, construction, meetings and inspec-tions.“We’re bringing people back to radio,

which is cool,” said Chavez. “We’re actually

helping the other radio stations in town bybringing them back to listening, too. Every-one will benefit.”After meeting their FCC signal test dead-

line on Nov. 5, Chavez said it’s been anongoing process to get the station fullylicensed. Powered by an antenna stationed28 miles south of Bakersfield near thefoothills of Arvin, the station can only golive from noon to midnight.“It’s more of a beam directed toward us

than a cloudburst antenna reaching awider range. With the FCC, the broadcast-ing hours could change at any time.”Following a blast from the station’s Face-

book page on Monday, the low hiss comingfrom the assigned frequency was soonreplaced by the hard-rocking sounds of“All My Friends Are Dead” by the bandTurbonegro, into a mixed bag of tracks byhardcore heroes The Refused, UK singerMorrissey and others. KSVG currently has 15 revolving DJs

lined up to fill time slots with mixed, for-mat-free playlists and specialty shows witha concentration on indie and college rock. Under its nonprofit status, the station

hopes to raise funds to expand the airwavereach of KSVG. Chavez invites Bakersfieldto give it a test listen and offer some feed-back.“Right now, we need the people to sup-

port us, so we can grow.”


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ValleyPBS will be off the air in KernCounty for approximately six to eighthours today, starting at about mid-morn-ing, according to ValleyPBS media release. This will affect broadcast on all Val-

leyPBS channels in Kern County: Val-leyPBS-HD, Valley Create and Valley Vme.The public programming station will be

making a transmitter tower move onMount Adelaide.

ValleyPBS will be off the air today

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Sublime with Rome’s Rome Ramirez performs at the KRAB Christmas Show atthe CSUB Dore Theatre on Dec. 17. See more photos at Bakotopia.com.


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Reader Debra Sturnwrote to alert us to herdad’s festive home,

though if you live in the Oil-dale area, the glow must behard to miss.

The home, at 2004 MargoLane (off Airport Drive andAnn Arbor Street) is aglowwith hundreds of lights andother decorations. This year’stheme is “Grandma Got RunOver by a Reindeer,” com-plete with the song of thesame name playing forpassersby.

Sturn’s Dad, Daverle (whoasked that we not use his lastname), plugs in his annualdisplay on Thanksgivingnight, though he’s careful toshut everything down at 9p.m. so his neighbors can getsome sleep.

“Through the years he hasreceived notes on his doorfrom people in the neighbor-hood saying thank you, and aneighbor has even stopped byto say that his family comesfrom out of town every Christ-mas and looks forward to see-ing his display.”

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note to the story. For the first time since her

dad began his display 10 yearsago, several items were stolenfrom his front yard a fewnights ago.

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question taking his displaydown now and, even worse,not put anything up next year.They didn’t just steal a fewdecorations; they stole mydad’s Christmas spirit. Thissaddens me.”

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Debra Sturn sent a photo of her parents' home at 2004 Margo Lane, off Airport Drive and Ann Arbor Street. She writes that her dad spendsall year thinking about his elaborate display. This year's theme is “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.”


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Fox Theater2001 H St. vallitix.com or 322-5200.(Listed ticket prices do not include addi-tional fees.)

Today: Brian Setzer Orchestra ChristmasRocks!, 8 p.m. $35-$75.

Monday:Moscow Ballet’s Great RussianNutcracker, 2 p.m. $22.50-$102.

Jan. 19: “Hell and Mr. Fudge” Film, 7 p.m.$3.

Jan. 27: Christopher Titus, 7:30 p.m. $25.

Jan. 31: Jackson Browne, with openingact Sara Watkins, 8 p.m. $41-$162.50.

Feb. 2: Clint Black, 8 p.m. $39.59-$59.50.

Feb. 4: Styx, 8 p.m. $39 to $65.

Feb. 15: Bill Cosby, 7:30 p.m. $44-$84.

March 1-2: “Menopause — The Musical,”8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, $45-$65 plus fees; $115 VIP.

March 16: Sinbad, 8 p.m. $27-$47.

March 17: Platters, Coasters & Drifters, 3p.m. $26-$69.

April 13: Merle Haggard, 8 p.m. $35-$85.

April 14: Brian Regan, 7 p.m. $37.50.

April 26: Darius Rucker, 7 p.m. $35-$75.

Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace2800 Buck Owens Blvd. vallitix.com or322-5200. (Listed ticket prices do notinclude additional fees.)

Wednesday: X, with guests Jonny TwoBags, Salvation Town, 7 p.m. $18.50-$24.50.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Party 2012, din-ner at 6 p.m., show at 9 p.m. with musicby Mento Buru and Stampede. Dinnertickets w/show $75; show-only $40.

Jan. 23: Josh Abbott Band, 7 p.m. $10.

Jan. 24: Randy Rogers Band, 7:30 p.m.$15.50-$23.50.

Jan. 31: Thomas Rhett, 7 p.m. $14-$20.

March 14: Casey James, 7 p.m. $15-$23.

Rabobank Convention Center1001 Truxtun Ave. ticketmaster.com or800-745-3000. (Listed ticket prices donot include additional fees.)

Dec. 29: The Baka Boyz featuring Tyga,doors open at 3 p.m., show from 4 to 8p.m. $39.50-$125.

Jan. 14: “Cody Bryant with the Riders ofthe Purple Sage,” 7:30 p.m. $80 for fiveremaining concerts. bakersfieldcca.orgor 205-8522 or 589-2478.

Jan. 18-19: Monster X Tour, 7:30 p.m.$10-$40.

Feb. 9: Art Laboe Freestyle Explosion,7:30 p.m. $36.80 to $48.50.

Feb. 11: Tom Rigney & Flambeau, pre-sented by Bakersfield Community Con-cert Association, 7:30 p.m. $60 for fourremaining concerts. bakersfieldcca.orgor 205-8522 or 589-2478.

Feb. 14: Harlem Globetrotters, 7 p.m.$21-$103.

March 11: “Shrek The Musical,” 7:30p.m. $27.50-$55.

March 10: New Directions VeteransChoir, presented by Bakersfield Commu-nity Concert Association, 7:30 p.m. $60for three remaining concerts. bakers-fieldcca.org or 205-8522 or 589-2478.

March 23: Jeff Dunham, 5 p.m. $42.50.

April 4: “West Side Story,” 7:30 p.m.$37.50-$60.

May 17: Juanes, 8 p.m. $27.50 to $73.

June 4-5: Sesame Street Live: Can’tStop Singing, 7 p.m. Tuesday; 10:30 a.m.and 7 p.m. Wednesday. $10 to $33.

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

Jan. 25: The Warriors Cage, 8 p.m. $25-$35.

Feb. 8: Intocable, 8 p.m. $25-$35.

Feb. 9: Sylvia Browne, 8 p.m. $25-$35.

March 8: Rick Springfield, 8 p.m. $25-$35.

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TodayBrian Setzer OrchestraChristmas Rocks!, 8 p.m.,Fox Theater, 2001 H St.$35-$75 plus fee.vallitix.com or 322-5200.

Comedy on the RocksBenefit Show, for BrandonGonzalez, who was diag-nosed with stage 4 testiclecancer, 8:30 p.m., On theRocks Bar and Grill, 151718th St. $5. All proceeds goto Brandon. 327-7625.

10th annual HolidayLights at CALM, opendaily 5:30 to 9 p.m., nowthrough Dec. 31 (closedChristmas Day), CALM,10500 Alfred Harrell High-way. $12 adults; $10 sen-iors and youth 3-17; $6 kids3-12. 872-2256.

7th annual “The MagicalForest,” presented byBARC; now through Dec.23, with a Grinchmobile,The Giving Tree, photoswith Santa, 6 to 9 p.m.Monday through Friday;and 5 to 9 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday, BARC Campus,2240 S. Union Ave. $5adults; $4 seniors; $3 chil-dren; children 5 and underare free. barc-inc.org or 71-MAGIC.

“Christmas Around theWorld” Holiday Event, 11a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondaythrough Saturday, nowthrough Dec. 29 (excludesDec. 24-25), Timeless Fur-nishings, 1918 Chester Ave.$8 general; $7 seniors; $5children; 5 and under arefree; or $20 family of four.326-0222.

Free Admission Day, 10a.m. to 4 p.m., Buena VistaMuseum of Natural History,2018 Chester Ave. 324-6350.

Visit with Santa, 10 a.m.to 9 p.m., Valley Plaza Mall,in JC Penney’s court, 2701Ming Ave. 832-2436.

Bingo, warm ups start at 5

p.m., with early birds at 6p.m., regular games at 6:30p.m. every Thursday, Volun-teer Center of Kern County,2801 F St. From $20 buy-into “the works.” 395-9787.

Guitar Class, taught byJohn Gomez, for individualsor a group, Juliana’s ArtStudio & Gallery, 501 18thSt. Call 327-7507 for classdetails.

Kern County MineralSociety, meeting, 7:30p.m. Thursday, East Bakers-field Veterans Hall, 2101Ridge Rd. 834-3128.

FridayGoldenaires ChristmasConcert, 7 p.m., Bethany

Lutheran Church, 900 DayAve. Free; refreshmentsfollowing concert. 871-0927.

Winter Playground, iceskating, Santa Claus, facepainting and craft room, 6

to 10 p.m. Friday and Sat-urday, San Joaquin Com-munity Hospital Ice Centerof Bakersfield, 1325 Q St.$11. 852-7404.

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Event, 7 p.m., The Dome,2201 V St. $5 presale, $11at the door, $20 VIP pre-sale. Girls in free for firsthour of show. All ages.327-0190.


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We’ll also give away a pair of tickets to Moscow Ballet“Great Russian Nutcracker” on Christmas Eve at theFox Theater and two pairs of tickets to the X show atBuck Owens’ Crystal Palace on Dec. 26.

The show airs from 9 to 10 a.m. on KERN-AM, 1180.Listen for your chance to win and all 842-KERN.

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Wax-On “End of TheWorld Party,” ’80s DJNight with deejay Alex“Moustache” Rodriguez, 10p.m., Sandrini’s, 1918 EyeSt. Free. 322-8900.

“Till The End” Event,with hip-hop artists Defy,Lawkjaw, Mista Cali, WallyMac, Skammad, Audi Geezand more, 7 p.m., BlueHippo Hookah Lounge,10111 Rosedale Highway. $3presale; $5 at the door.589-2866.

“End of the WorldParty,” with 98.5fm theFox, 6 p.m., Club Odysseyinside the DoubleTree byHilton Bakersfield, 3100Camino Del Rio Court. Free.323-7111.

Saturday“Decades of the Centen-nial” Tree Display, comesee many decorated trees,10 a.m. to 3 p.m., ShafterDepot Museum, 150 Cen-tral Valley Highway,Shafter. 746-4423.

Feliz Skavidad, with MentoBuru and DJ Mikey, 9 p.m.,On the Rocks Bar & Grill,1517 18th St. $5. 327-7625.

Farmers markets: 8 a.m.to noon, next to GoldenState Mall, 3201 F St.; 9a.m. to 1 p.m., BrimhallSquare, 9500 BrimhallRoad; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays,Allen and Hageman roads;and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun-days, Kaiser Permanente,8800 Ming Ave.Pet adoptions, cats, 10

a.m. to 4 p.m., Petco, 8220Rosedale Highway. $65includes spay/neuter, vac-cines and leukemia testing.327-4706; pets from theShafter Animal Shelter; 11a.m. to 3 p.m., PetSmart,4100 Ming Ave. $55,includes spay/neuter andvaccines. 746-2140.

SundayBakersfield “Black Hole,”Raiders vs. Carolina Pan-thers, 10 a.m., Pizza Bob’s,2100 Alta Dr. 706-9294.

Bakersfield Raider NationClub, come out and watchthe games, 10 a.m., RoundTable Pizza, 2060 WhiteLane.Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to2 p.m., Kaiser Permanente,8800 Ming Ave. 877-524-7373.

THEATER

“A Rosie Holiday,” 7:30p.m. today through Satur-day, Stars Dinner Theatre,1931 Chester Ave. $52-$57,$37 for students; showonly: $37, $22 for students.325-6100.“Dude, Where’s MySleigh?,” 1 and 4 p.m. Sat-urday, The Beekay Theatre,110 S. Green St., Tehachapi.$6. 822-4037.“Gaslight Holiday Extrav-aganza,” 7 p.m. Friday andSaturday; 2 p.m. Sunday,Gaslight Melodrama The-atre & Music Hall, 12748Jomani Drive. $12 to $23.587-3377.“Hurry Up, Santa!,” 8 p.m.Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m.Sunday, The Empty Space,706 Oak St. $15; $10 stu-dents/seniors. 327-PLAY.“R.A.T. Christmas Show,”11 p.m. Friday and Saturday,The Empty Space, 706 OakSt. $5. 327-PLAY.Improv Comedy Show,with Center For ImprovAdvancement, 8 p.m. Fri-days, JC’s Place, 1901Chester Ave. $5. 322-8209.

ART

Artwork on Display,“West II” by ClaytonRippey, now throughDecember, Cezanne Gallery,420 H St. Free. 325-1336.Elleta Abuliel & StellaMullins, featured artist forthe month of December,Dagny’s Coffee Co., 160020th St. 634-0806.Exhibits on Display,“Embracing Diverse Voices:80 years of African Ameri-can Art,” “You, Me, Them,”and “Texture of Place,” nowthrough March 10, Bakers-field Museum of Art, 1930R St. bmoa.org or 323-7219.Nicole Saint-John, fea-tured artist for the monthof December, BakersfieldArt Association Art Center,

1817 Eye St. 869-2320.Art Classes, in drawing,watercolor, oils, color theo-ry, for beginners andadvanced, Bakersfield ArtAssociation Art Center,1817 Eye St. 869-2320.Art for Healing program,classes that alleviate stress,resulting from illness, orgrief. All classes are freebut some suggest a dona-tion and are held at MercyHospital, Truxtun Campus,Truxtun and A St. Visit mer-cybaakersfield.org/ art or toregister, 632-5357.Stained Glass Classes,six-week class, 5:30 to7:30 p.m. Wedne sdays;3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thurs-days, Juliana’s Art Studio &Gallery, 501 18th St. 327-7507.The Art Shop Club, a quietplace to paint, 9 a.m. tonoon each Thursday, Fridayand Saturday, The ArtShop, 1221 20th St. Allmediums. New membersand guests welcome. Visitfacebook.com/pages/art-shop-club or 322-0544,832-8845.

MUSIC

AcousticKern River Brewing Com-pany, 13415 Sierra High-way, Kernville, 760-376-2337; Slideways with TomCorbett, 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Classic rockBellvedere CocktailLounge, 3090 BrundageLane, 325-2139; MysticRed, 9 p.m. Friday; DiverDown, 9 p.m. Saturday.

Lone Oak Lounge, 10612Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; Mike Montano Band,9 p.m. Saturday.

ComedyElevation Lounge, 818Real Road, 325-6864;

Improv with DJ after party,9 p.m. Tuesdays.

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

CoverThe Bistro, 5105 CaliforniaAve., 323-3905; BrentBrown, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.

DancingBeginner Belly DanceLessons, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.Mondays, Centre StageStudio, 1710 Chester Ave.323-5215. $45 regular ses-sion; $65 combo session.bakersfieldbellydance.biz.DoubleTree Hotel, ClubOdyssey, 3100 Camino DelRio Court, 633-1949; learnSalsa, Cumbia, or WestCoast Swing, 4 to 7 p.m.every Sunday. $5 per per-son, per lesson. Folklorico Classes,advance dancers/perform-ing group 6 to 8 p.m. Fri-days; and beginners, allages, 10:30 a.m. to noonSaturdays, Fruitvale-NorrisPark, 6221 Norris Road. $22per month for beginners;$25 per month for advancedancers. 833-8790.

Greenacres CommunityCenter, 2014 Calloway Dr.,offers ballroom dance, EastCoast swing (jitterbug) andArgentine Tango danceclasses; $35, $45 for non-members. 322-5765 or 201-2105.

Joaquin Squares, 7:30 to9:30 p.m. Thursday, Ras-mussen Center, 115 E.Roberts Lane. $5. 324-1390,325-3086 or 399-3658.

Pairs and Spares Dance,with CRS Riders, 7 p.m. Fri-day, Rasmussen Senior Cen-ter, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $7;$9 nonmembers. 399-3575.


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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:old school ’80s and ’90s music, 9p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every Saturday. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 WhiteLane, 834-1611; with DJ Chill inthe Mixx, 5 p.m. every Friday until2 a.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 Camino DelRio 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. Imbibe Wine & Spirits Mer-chant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633-WINE; live music & wine bar withfeaturing local artist and JazzConnection, along with 24 wines,6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday andThursday; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fri-day and Saturday.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.every Sunday. Cost $10 at 172119th 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. Best Western, 2620 Buck OwensBlvd., 327-9651; The Junctionwith host Mac Clanahan, 8:30p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Big Daddy Pizza, 6417 MingAve., 396-7499; 7 to 10 p.m.every Tuesday; 8 to 11 p.m. everyFriday. 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.Tuesdays. 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; 7

to 11 p.m. Thursdays. DoubleTree Hotel, ClubOdyssey, 3100 Camino Del RioCourt; 8 p.m. to midnight Tues-days. El Torito Restaurant, 4646 Cali-fornia Ave., 395-3035, Karaokewith Irish Monkey Entertainment,8 p.m. Saturdays. Elevation Lounge, 818 RealRoad, 325-6864; 9 p.m. Wednes-day. Ellis Island Pizza Co., 3611Stockdale Highway, 832-0750;karaoke contest, four $25 giftcertificates will be given away, 6to 9 p.m. Tuesday. 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 11p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Julie’s The Branding IronSaloon, 1807 N. Chester Ave., 6to 10 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 Hwy. 589-0412. Long Branch Saloon, 907 N.Chester Ave., 399-8484; 8 p.m.every Wednesday. Magoo’s Pizza, 1129 Olive Drive,399-7800; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Tuesday. 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. Pour House, 9 p.m. Fridays andSaturdays at 4041 Fruitvale Ave.589-9300. Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner,323-0053; 8 p.m. to midnightSaturdays. 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;8 p.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, 4200 Gos-ford Road, 397-1111; 6 to 9 p.m.Wednesdays. Rusty’s Pizza, 5430 Olive Drive,392-1482; 6:30 to 9 p.m. everyWednesday.Sky Bar and Lounge, 4208Rosedale Highway, 633-1116,Karaoke with Ben Lara, 7 to 11p.m. Tuesdays. Sports & Spirits, 9 p.m. everyThursday and Saturday at 6633Ming Ave. 398-7077. Syndicate Lounge, 1818 Eye St.,327-0070; with Alisa Spencer, 9p.m. every Wednesday. Tejon Club, 6 to 10 p.m. everySaturday at 117 El Tejon Ave. 392-1747. The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, atHotel Rosedale, 2400 Camino DelRio Court, 327-0681; 7 p.m. Tues-days and Thursdays. The Junction Lounge, 2620Buck Owens Blvd., 327-9651;8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sat-urdays. 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, 9500 BrimhallRoad, 831-1413; hosted by EdLoverr, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday.karaoke.The Regent, 2814 Niles St., 871-

4140; 8:30 p.m. Fridays. 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 andThursdays, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays,Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdaysand Sundays.

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

MariachiCamino 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.

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

Open micFiddlers Crossing, 206 East FSt., Tehachapi, 823-9994; 7 p.m.Wednesdays. $5. Juliana’s Art Cafe, listen to localperforming artists, guitar andsaxophone players, 7 to 9 p.m.Fridays, 501 18th St. 327-7507.Free. On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 327-7625; musicians, spoken word,poets, comedians, 8 p.m. everyWednesday, On the Rocks, 151718th St. Free.

R&BSenor Pepe, 8450 Granite FallsDr., 661-588-0385, RebeccaAguilar and Lost Vinyl, 7 to 10p.m. Thursday.

RockB. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill,7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Vani-ty Avenue, 9 p.m. Friday; Meditat-ed Assault, 9 p.m. Saturday. $5per night. KC Steakhouse, 2515 F St., 322-9910; Jimmy Gaines, 6 to 10 p.m.Tuesday through Thursday;Jimmy Gaines, Bobby O and MikeHall, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m., featuringGlenda Robles, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Fri-day and Saturday. Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749;live bands, 9 p.m. every Thursday.

SalsaDoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey,Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino DelRio Court, 633-1949; various lev-els, 3 to 9 p.m. every Sunday. $5per person, per lesson.

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

Thursday through Saturday. Free.

SongwritersThe Bistro, 5105 California Ave.,323-3905; Brent Brown, 6 to 8p.m. Fridays.

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.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday 12/26X, with guests Jonny Two Bags,Salvation Town, 7 p.m., BuckOwens’ Crystal Palace, 2800Buck Owens Blvd. $18.50-$24.50plus fee. vallitix.com or 322-5200.

Thursday 12/27“Christmas Around the World”Holiday Event, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Monday through Saturday, nowthrough Dec. 29 (excludes Dec.24-25), Timeless Furnishings,1918 Chester Ave. $8 general; $7seniors; $5 children; 5 and underare free; or $20 family of four.326-0222.10th annual Holiday Lights atCALM, open daily 5:30 to 9 p.m.,now through Dec. 31, CALM,10500 Alfred Harrell Highway.$12 adults; $10 seniors and youth3-17; $6 kids 3-12. 872-2256.Condors vs. Stockton Thunder,7 p.m. Thursday and Friday,Rabobank Arena, 1001 TruxtunAve. $8 to $30. Tickets: Rabobankbox office,bakersfieldcondors.com or 324-7825.

Friday 12/28Kwanzaa 2012 Celebration,African folktales, cultural poetry,refreshments, various vendorsand more, 1 to 5 p.m., MartinLuther King Jr. Community Cen-ter, 1000 S. Owens St. Free. 319-7611.

Saturday 12/29“Decades of the Centennial”Tree Display, come see manydecorated trees, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, Shafter Depot Museum,150 Central Valley Highway,Shafter. 746-4423.Antique Show & Sale, 10 a.m. to5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, Kern County Fairgrounds,1142 S. P St. $5. 559-638-2639.Condors vs. Idaho Steel Heads,7 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001Truxtun Ave. $8 to $30. Tickets:Rabobank box office, bakersfield-condors.com or 324-7825.

“Gaslight Holiday Extravaganza,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2p.m. Sunday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748Jomani Drive. $12 to $23. 587-3377.

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50 Laurel St.,2BD +1BA,1,068 sq. ft.Sale will be

Sat. Dec. 29th 11am.FREE COLOR BROCHURE

800-260-5846auctionservicesintl.com5% Buyers PremiumMike Grigg Auctioneer

STONECRAFTERS

Granite CountertopsKitchen &

Tile Specialist Free kitchen sink

w/ every installLic. #926208,

661-201-7887

SIDEWALK

CRAFTS

Uniqueand

Unusual

Friday 14&

Saturday 15From

10am-2pm

930 18TH ST.93301

SHUPPERT’SORANGES

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$800.00AmericanBulldogMurphys

Bullies Of TheKells Kennel.

Bred forBrawn,

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We have twolitters oldsouthernwhite andJohnson.current

vaccinationand wormed

contact661-245-1155

Services

Misc.

AAAHOLIDAYLIGHTS

CHRISTMASlIGHTS.

25 YRS EXP.. Larry

661-717-4456

AlmondRed Oak

7 days/wkG&S

Firewood661-588-7237

PartyBarnRentals.ca

TablesChairsLinens

Dance floorBars

Theme PropsTents

Delivery549-2924

ALBERTSJunk

HaulingWe haul it all!Big truck/trailer

BEST $$$$SAME DAYSERVICE!

Lic. #942387661-717-4395

FIREWOODA-1

ALMOND Oak Hardwood

*Etc.... *Free Deliver *7 days/wk *$99 holiday Mix

credit cards,Free Gift

661-589-4224

SantaFor Hire661-203-5419

As Seen atIce Sports Center

BakersfieldBYTES

Home ComputerRepair

Small BusinessSupport.

WE COME TO YOU!661-496-5900

Misc.

Real Estate& Rentals

EpiphomeLes Paul STDred sunburst,

with hardcase, $300

call 201-1931

Services

SpecialHoliday Pets

MARKTREVINOROOFINGRe-Roof,

Repair & PatiosEmergency

service.Lic.#930181

661-599-2920,599-2919

Celia’sFirewood,

Oak $320 cord.Almond $240

18” Pine $200 onlyFree Delivery,661-900-7775,661-387-4950.

380 E. PachecoCredit Cards

Accepted

HolidayBazaar

5100 RiverLakes Dr.

Sat. 22 from10:30-1:30

PrizeDrawing

every Hour

Scentsyand

More!

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