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BY STEFANI DIASCalifornian assistant lifestyles editor

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New Year’s Eve revelers canrejoice in the calendar, whichdrops the big night on a Satur-

day, giving you two days to recoverbefore slogging into 2012. With such abounty of time, how best to spendone of the most popular evenings ofthe year? We have your local options,from family-friendly to full-on fiesta.

T-Bones SteakhouseIf you want to grab a bite to eat and

then dance off those calories, headout to the southwest steakhouse. LostVinyl — along with guests DeedraPatrick, Sam Luna and Leslie King —will rock the classics starting at 7:30p.m., with sets from local comedianJoey V.

Relatively new, having played itsfirst gig in March, Lost Vinyl is a coverband whose goal is “to keep youdancing and keep you guessing whatwe’re gonna play next,” according tolead singer Becky Aguilar.

“The genesis of Lost Vinyl wasbased on and driven by our love ofmusic, the passion that each one ofus has individually has brought ustogether.”

Those sharing the love of musicinclude drummer extraordinaireRandy Sears, who has performed asTina Turner’s tour drummer; guitaristHoward Quilling, aka Q, whomAguilar describes as a “long-hairedbilingual rock ‘n’ roller who can deliv-er ‘Cumbia Del Sol’ and ‘Purple Haze’in the same set”; and bassist Jay JayHicks, the band’s newest member.

The band regularly plays SenorPepe’s on Thursdays, and Aguilar saidshe’s looking to book performancesat spots Lost Vinyl has played —Padre Hotel, Que Pasa, B Ryder’s andElevation Lounge — as well as othervenues.

For the holiday crowd, the bandwill crank out well-loved tunes like “ILove Rock ‘n’ Roll,” “Lady Mar-malade,” “Evil Ways” and “Shake YourBody (Down to the Ground).”

Before shaking your thing on thedance floor, shake a fork for T-Bones’special of steak and lobster for $35. Ifyou’re drinking your dinner, it’s $10

cover, including party favors and achampagne toast.

Rollerama/Rollerama WestWhile adults rock out at T-Bones

and other hot spots around town,kids will skate into 2012 at Rolleramaand Rollerama West.

The rinks, owned by brothers Kevinand Kraig Kerwin, host slightly differ-ent events that still primarily draw thesame crowd: families.

Rollerama has hosted an annualall-night New Year’s Eve skate partysince the Kerwins’ parents, Buzz andDoreen, bought the 34th Street rink in1961.

“It’s probably one of the biggestevents of the year,” said Kevin Kerwin.“We do other all-night skates duringthe year — Labor Day, Presidents Day— when kids are out of school.”

This event is for the kids, but par-ents are invited to stay and skate orjust hang out for the party that kicks

off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and runsuntil 7 a.m. Sunday.

While parents are welcome, theydon’t often stick around. Kerwin said

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Buddy Alan Owens and the Buckaroos will perform on New Year’s Eve atBuck Owens’ Crystal Palace.

Putting the ‘happy’in happy New YearNo reason to stay inas 2011 winds down

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IndexMusic venues ............................................ 17Movie reviews...................................... 18-19Arts Alive.................................................. 20Jewelry show ............................................ 21The Lowdown with Matt Munoz.............. 22Ashley Fischer .......................................... 23Kwanzaa .................................................. 24Calendar .............................................. 28-29

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B Ryder’s: with Mento Buru and Velorio, appetizers,party favors, toast at midnight, 8 p.m., 7401 WhiteLane. $15. Reservations, 397-7304.Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge: New Year’s Eve DoubleHeader, two parties: 10 a.m., food, party favors,champagne, early bird countdown at 2 p.m.; and sec-ond party, music by Catch 22, party favors, freechampagne toast at midnight, 9 p.m., 3090 BrundageLane. 325-2139.Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace: New Year’s Eve Bash2011, Buddy Alan Owens, Steve Davis & Stampede, 7p.m., 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. Dinner tickets $85 to$100; show-only $45 to $55. vallitix.com or 322-5200.Cafe Med: two dinner (full buffet) seatings: (mealonly) 4 to 7:30 p.m., $44.95 for adults, $12.95 forchildren 12 and under; 8 p.m., $54.95, includes cham-pagne toast at midnight, dancing, music by FrankTremble, Richie Perez, 4809 Stockdale Highway. 834-4433.The Dome: New Year’s Eve Epic Party, with Virtu,DJs, champagne toast at midnight, 7 p.m. Saturday to2 a.m. Sunday, 2201 V St. $15 advance or $25 VIP.Search for Sugar & STP on Facebook.DoubleTree Hotel: champagne, party favors, DJ, 8p.m., 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. $5-$10. 323-7111.Eagles Hall: menudo dinner at midnight, partyfavors, champagne, music by Fiesta with Cindy Sosa,DJ, 7 p.m., 1718 17th St. $25; $50 per couple. 324-9684. Elevation Lounge: with DJs Adam E and MiggySmalls, party favors, champagne toast at midnight, 9p.m., 818 Real Road. $5. 325-6864.Ethel’s Old Corral Cafe: music by the TNT, 9 p.m.,4310 Alfred Harrell Highway. Free. RV space availablefor overnight parking on property. 873-7613.Kern County Fairgrounds: with New York steak din-ner, 6:30 to 8 p.m., dancing, DJ Joe, music, 8 p.m.Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday, menudo served at mid-night, 1142 S. P St. $45; $85 per couple. 201-6881 or565-1021. Tickets can be purchased at the door.Kern River Brewing Company: music by Out of theBlue, champagne toast, 9 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m.Sunday, 13415 Sierra Highway, Kernville. Free. 760-376-2337.Narducci's Cafe: dinner seatings at 5:30 and 7 p.m.,with Dramarama, Crowbar Massage, DJ Juice, 9 p.m.,622 E. 21 St. $20 music show only; $40 dinner andshow. 324-2961.Nile Theater: party favors, appetizers, champagnetoast at midnight, music by DJ Eric Avalon, 8 p.m.,1721 19th St. $20 advance; $25 at the door. 323-8575.Que Pasa: tequila toast at midnight, DJ Mickey Rock,Kelulu, 9 p.m. to midnight, 2701 Ming Ave. $10. 832-5011.Rollerama: New Year’s Eve Skate Party, for ages 14and under, 7:30 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday, $25,skate rental and snack included, 1004 34th St. 327-7589. Rollerama West: New Year’s Eve Skate Party, 7:30p.m. Saturday to 12:30 a.m. Sunday, 7850 BrimhallRoad. $15, skate rental included. 589-7555.Salon Juarez: party by Sociedad Juarez, music byCruz Armendariz Los Cinco Del Norte, 8 p.m., 815 E.18th St. $15; $25 per couple. 832-2613 or 638-0444.T-Bones Steakhouse: music by Lost Vinyl, partyfavors, champagne toast at midnight, dinner and drinkspecials, 7:30 p.m., 8020 District Blvd. $10 for musicshow only; $35 for dinner and show. 398-1300.Valentien Restaurant & Wine Bar: 2011 All-StarMenu, two seatings, 5:30 p.m., four-course dinner,$50; and 8:30 p.m., seven-course dinner, $100, 1310Truxtun Ave., Suite 160. 864-0397.

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Live music isn’t deadBY MATT MUNOZCalifornian staff writer

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With the closure of Fishlips just asholiday partying was shifting intohigh gear, it’s been a blue Christ-

mas for musicians and fans deprived of areliable local venue for live music.

But now that patrons of the downtownclub have had a couple of weeks to cry intheir beer, we’ve done some legwork todetermine if there are any viable heirs toFishlips, which was renowned for bookinga wide variety of talent, both local per-formers and touring acts.

To gauge the current scene, we reachedout to a sampling of venues across Bakers-field and asked for information on theiroperating policies. What we found weresome familiar venues primed for shows,with many already booked into next year.

Every venue stressed the importance ofbands having it together before approach-ing management about booking a show:samples of music, background and otherpromotional material must be presentedbefore a show is scheduled. Compensationusually consists of either a portion of thedoor receipts or direct pay from the club(as every musician will tell you, you takethe best deal you can get).

Trout’sThe Oildale honky-tonk is no stranger to

live music, and according to the venue’spresident and spokesman Tom Rockwell,they’re hoping new bands will help keepthat tradition alive. Known primarily forcountry music, Trout’s is looking to expandits reach to other genres with local andnational touring acts.

“Multiple halls and stages make thathappen very easily,” said Rockwell of thelegendary nightclub, open since the 1940s.“We already do this. This weekend was aprime example. Over 40 artists performedat Trout’s. What a treat.”

With one of the most active live sched-ules, there really is no shortage of enter-tainment at the spacious nightspot. Fromthe traditional country sounds of RedSimpson to regular jams by the Kern RiverBlues Society and the many house bandsthat take the stage each week, the Trout’ssound system rarely gets a break.

“(The venue features) at least 16 stagenights each week,” he said via email. “Twostages live seven nights a week, and a thirdroom that is live two nights. Having somany options means that events can becatered to the actual event of a full band,individual artist, or a special private event.We have the ability and fill the stages everyday of the week with live entertainment.”

Rockwell said Trout’s popularity gener-ates many requests from bands to playthere, making a persuasive pitch and pro-motional kit vital.

“Every artist/band has its own packageto offer and we work out the details togeth-er and accordingly,” Rockwell said. “You

are offering a product. Show the venuewhat you really have, by the best meansthat you can. Know that Trout’s is contact-ed by at least 20 traveling bands eachweek, and many local artists each day.”

Trout’s & The Blackboard Stages: 805 N.Chester Ave.; 399-6700,troutsblackboard.com. Capacity 300; soundand lighting available, along with a smallfood menu. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. everyday.

B Ryder’sThe southwest Bakersfield bar and grill

features an array of acts from rap rockersKottonmouth Kings to country roots sen-sation Ryan Bingham, plus some of thebigger draws among local acts. Most of itsbooking is handled in house by promo-tions manager Mike Keehl, but it doesopen its doors to outside promoters. BRyder’s spacious stage is large enough toaccommodate small to large groups andincludes a drum riser.

According to club owner Brian Ryder,business has improved steadily over thepast year with a recent surge since the clo-sure of Fishlips. The two venues had simi-lar booking patterns and shared much ofthe same audience.

“I believe it’s just a matter of getting theword out so that the people know who isplaying where. We have had a lot of verygood touring bands playing in front ofsome very small crowds.”

Ryder has remodeled to accommodatelarger audiences this year but acknowl-

edged that there’s more to be done toreach his most ambitious goals.

“We’re trying to be the premier livemusic venue in Bakersfield. It is a work inprogress, so eventually we will get thisplace completely dialed in.”

The club has no permanent sound orlighting system, so bands are asked to sup-ply their own. Management is open tonegotiating deals on all potential shows.

“We offer a cool, comfortable, safe envi-ronment for anyone to come and see a

good show. There’s not a bad seat in thehouse and we have good food and reason-ably priced drinks. Also, a lot of peoplehave told me that we have one of the best-sounding venues in town. We also offer alot of free shows as well.”

B Ryder’s: 7401 White Lane; 397-7304; anew website is in the works. Capacity: 265;lunch and dinner menu. Hours: Noon to 1a.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 1a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Despite loss of Fishlips, actsstill have local venues to play

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Trout’s president Thomas Rockwell said his popular country music venue is looking to expand its reach to other genres withlocal and national touring acts.

B Ryder’s promoter Mike Keehl and club owner Brian Ryder offer a stage that’s largeenough to accommodate small to large groups, and includes a drum riser.


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BY RENE RODRIGUEZ McClatchy Newspapers

For much of the first hour of DavidFincher’s “The Girl with the DragonTattoo,” you marvel at the movie’ssumptuous style, cringe at its gravehorrors and wonder why exactlyFincher bothered to make it.

The laborious mystery at the centerof Stieg Larsson’s blockbuster novelwas previously turned into a hit filmby Swedish director Niels ArdenOplev in 2009. Fincher’s version —which isn’t so much a remake as it isa different adaptation of the book —has a grander scale, more elegantimages and a distinct, demonic ener-gy. But the new movie initially feelsredundant, like an old joke with atired punch line.

And then comes the first scene inwhich Daniel Craig and Rooney Maraappear on the screen together — andjust like that, all is forgiven. Chem-istry is one of the few things left film-makers can’t fake with CGI, and thedynamic between Craig and Mara in“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” isso spontaneous and sensational, itinstantly elevates the movie beyondhigh-toned pulp into something farmore affecting. This film is the first inan intended series based on Larsson’sMillennium trilogy. But the twoactors, not necessarily the convolutedplot, leave you wishing the directorwould hurry up and shoot the nextmovie.

Mara, previously best known for

playing the girl who dumped MarkZuckerberg in the first scene of “TheSocial Network,” doesn’t court sym-pathy with her portrayal of LisbethSalander, the eponymous goth-girl.With her multiple piercings, a cadav-erous pallor and a hermeticdemeanor, Lisbeth is the sort ofweirdo you would cross the street toavoid. But Mara never leans on thecliches of the brooding loner or evenLisbeth’s bizarre taste in haircuts, tobring her to life. Mara commits to thecharacter fully, conveying the pro-found emotional turmoil and dys-function churning inside Lisbeth. Shegives you a glimpse into the heart ofdarkness she inhabits, and you can’thelp but be swept along as this trou-bled young woman succumbs to anunexpected romance. She practicallytransforms before your eyes.

As Mikael Blomvkist, the reporterhired to investigate an unsolvedcrime, Craig is the prickly center ofthe movie, the audience surrogateinto a maze of ghastly, ritual murder.Craig embodies the confident arro-gance of a journalist who has stum-bled onto a criminal conspiracy, and

he’s good, too, at playing the charac-ter’s casually brutal relationship withwomen. When he takes up with Lis-beth, their carnal — but still tender —affair injects heat into this chillymovie. But will this lifelong womaniz-er realize the profound effect he’shaving on this damaged youngwoman?

In adapting Larsson’s novel,screenwriter Steven Zaillian hasstreamlined subplots and supportingplayers for the sake of clarity, but hedoesn’t short-change the central rela-tionship at the heart of the story.Every aspect of this superbly madefilm is precise, from the creative scoreby Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross tothe gorgeous widescreen composi-tions by cinematographer Jeff Cro-nenweth.

But the impeccable techniquedoesn’t get in the way of the protago-nists’ messy emotions. The movieradiates an ice-cold heat.

With its heavy reliance on photo-graphs, computer screens and oldnewspaper clippings, “The Girl withthe Dragon Tattoo” is tailor-made forFincher, who previously turned“Zodiac” into a masterpiece of policeprocedural and journalistic investiga-tion and elevated the serial-killerthriller into the realm of high art with“Seven.” A famously obsessive film-maker, Fincher is fascinated byresearch and detail, and he makesyou share his excitement as Mikaeland Lisbeth piece together the cluesto a seemingly unsolvable crime.

Beyond its brooding surface, “TheGirl with the Dragon Tattoo” is animmensely playful movie.

Fabulously sinister filmCraig, Mara provide delicious chemistry

‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’

★★★1⁄2

Cast: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara,Christopher Plummer, StellanSkaarsgard, Robin Wright, StevenBerkoff, Joely Richardson.

Running time: 152 minutes

Rated: R

BY BILL GOODYKOONTZGannett Chief Film Critic

Busy, busy.That’s “The Adventures of Tintin”

boiled down to its essence. StevenSpielberg’s film, based on the popularcomic books created by the Belgianartist Herge, is a marvel to look at,taking full advantage of motion-cap-ture and 3D technology, and a chal-lenge to keep up with. In some ways itrecalls Spielberg’s Indiana Jonesadventures, though much moremanic, if you can imagine such athing.

Maybe it’s the slightly soullessnature of motion-capture films(though that’s been greatly improvedupon since the dead-in-the-eyes daysof “The Polar Express”), but while theadventurous aspects are slam-bang,the characters don’t connect in thesame way Indy does. Spielberg is suchan imaginative storyteller that“Tintin” can’t help but be fun towatch. You just wish he’d slow downand let us catch our breath a littleevery now and then.

The movie follows Tintin (Jamie

Bell), a boy reporter living in Brusselswith his dog Snowy. Tintin is one ofthose old-time movie reporters whosolves mysteries; you know he’s livingin a bygone age because he doesn’tdevote his skills and his time to figur-ing out how to keep newspapers fromgoing under. He’s more into globe-trotting adventures, and once he buysa model of a ship called the Unicornand attracts the attention of sometough customers, he’s off on another.

This involves a 17th century treas-ure that went down with the real Uni-corn, as well as descendants of thetwo men who fought a feud back inthe day that carries over to the film’spresent: Captain Haddock (AndySerkis), the good guy in capital letters

despite a fondness for booze, andIvanovich Sakharine (Daniel Craig),just as obviously bad. Informationhidden in Tintin’s model kicks off acountry-hopping adventure asSakharine looks to find the treasureand Haddock looks for another drink.

The set pieces are incredibly well-crafted, usually variations on a chase,be it by land, sea or air. There areambitious fights, including a sort-ofover-the-top swordfight conducted bytwo massive cranes. There is alsosome sleuthing, and honestly, if thisstarts to sound any more like IndianaJones you’re going to wonder whetherTintin sports a fedora and carries awhip.

He doesn’t, and has in fact beenaround a lot longer than Indy; Hergebegan drawing him in 1929. A big hitin Europe, the character has neverbeen as popular in the U.S.

This is not to say that “Tintin” isnot a good movie. It is. It’s just toocaught up in trying to prove it —scene by scene, frame by frame — toever let us slow down enough to real-ize it until it’s over.

Action-packed ‘Tintin’ tries too hard‘The Adventures of Tintin’

★★1⁄2

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BY RENE RODRIGUEZMcClatchy Newspapers

The wait for a good action movie is final-ly over. “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Pro-tocol” is pure popcorn of the highest, mostflavorful order.

Brad Bird (“The Incredibles,” “Rata-touille”) is the first director from the Pixarstable to cross over into live-action films,and he has set a high bar for everyone elseto follow.

Unlike the James Bond franchise, wheremost of the films adopt the same, anony-mous style, Tom Cruise’s original conceptfor the “Mission: Impossible” franchisewas to turn it into a showcase for estab-lished directors, an opportunity for eachfilmmaker to leave a signature imprint.Until now, that had resulted in two strongefforts (from Brian De Palma and J.J.Abrams) and an atrocious one (from JohnWoo). “Ghost Protocol,” which was writtenby Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec (for-mer showrunners on “Alias”), has a cook-ie-cutter plot about terrorists who stealnuclear missile launch codes to try tolaunch World War III. But the generic storyis a fine framework for Bird to orchestrateone gigantic set piece after another.

You may not remember what “GhostProtocol” was about 10 minutes afteryou’ve seen it.

But you won’t forget the movie’s aston-ishing action feats, including Cruise scal-ing the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building inthe world, with a gigantic sandstormrolling in on the horizon. Obviously, theactor wasn’t really dangling by his finger-tips 100 stories above the ground. Butman, does it look that way in the movie!

Almost 30 minutes of “Ghost Protocol”were shot with 70mm IMAX cameras, andalthough the giant format isn’t always idealfor action-intensive pictures, Bird takesevery conceivable advantage of the extraclarity and oversized frame, as well as thepumped-up sound, to whip up vertiginousexcitement. Simple stunts, such as Cruiseleaping onto a moving van, seem moredangerous and painful. Elaboratesequences, such as a long fight inside amulti-level car park, are so exciting thateven though you know the good guys are

not going to lose, you still start worryingthat the good guys are going to lose. (Thescene recalls a similar moment in StevenSpielberg’s “Minority Report,” in whichCruise squared off against Colin Farrell.The highest compliment you can pay Birdis that he does it better.)

Cruise is nearing 50, and after the lasttime he ran around in a crazy shoot-’em-up (the execrable “Knight and Day)”, I wascertain he would never be convincing asan action hero again. But the actor is muchcannier than he gets credit for, and hetones down his trademark cocky preeningin “Ghost Protocol,” giving his co-starsroom to do their thing.

Simon Pegg is the movie’s comic relief,never better than when he and Cruisesneak into the Kremlin using the singlecoolest piece of preposterous gadgetry I’veever seen in a movie. Paula Patton bringspoise and warmth to the requisite spy-babe role, and Jeremy Renner (“The HurtLocker”), playing an IMF data analyst witha secret, adds charm and heft to this mind-less entertainment.

“Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol”is thoughtful enough to throw in not onebut two nice surprises in its final five min-utes, none of which involve any CGI what-soever. This is an expertly-crafted piece ofpop entertainment. Bring on “Mission:Impossible V,” please.

Action films don’t getmuch better than this

‘Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol’

★★★1⁄2

Cast: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner,Paula Patton, Simon Pegg, MichaelNyqvist, Anil Kapoor, Tom Wilkinson.


Rated: PG-13

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Simon Pegg, left, and Tom Cruise appear in “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol.”

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True to the art of improvisa-tion, Derek Mears has noidea what theme or topic

he’ll explore for his appearanceFriday evening at the CIA.

But the Bakersfield native, whostarred as hockey-masked,machete-wielding Jason Voorheesin the 2009 film “Friday the 13th,”is ready for the challenge.

“I told Robert (Long) whateveryou throw at me, we’ll roll withit,” said Mears, 39, in a phoneconversation. “I can’t guaranteewhat’s going to happen but it’sgoing to be fun.”

Long, of course, is the owner-operator of the Center for ImprovAdvancement, better known asCIA. He also teaches theater andfilm performance at HighlandHigh School, Mears’ alma mater.In the 1990s, both were active inComedy Sportz and other localtroupes.

As for the upcoming CIA show,Long gave few details but did sayit will be suitable for all ages.

“The show should be family-friendly,” he said in an email.“The brown bag foul will be ineffect, meaning that the audiencegenerally determines whensomething is offensive.”

Mears, now a full-time actorand stunt man — he appearedrecently in “Predators” and“Pirates of the Caribbean: OnStranger Tides” — lives in SantaClarita but still maintains hishometown ties.

“I got my start in Bakersfieldand it’s always fun coming backto see family and friends,” saidMears, adding that he studiedtheater at Bakersfield College andCal State Bakersfield.

A muscular 6-feet-5, the baldactor is an imposing figure in anysituation, which makes him apopular candidate for roles asmonsters, serial killers and otherscary characters.

Hours of preparation havegone into the special makeuprequired to make him seem evenmore menacing. Mears estimates

it took fourhours forartists tomask hisface forhis role as

Master atArms in

“Pirates of

the Caribbean,” and about halfthat time for “Predators.”

Yet the actor, who works outdaily, said his physical presenceisn’t the most important thingwhen it comes to making movies.

“My job is to tell stories andthat’s what I always try to do,” hesaid. “The mask is only part of it.”

Mears said his latest film,

“Hansel and Gretel: WitchHunters,” starring Jeremy Rennerand Gemma Arterton, is sched-uled for release to theaters onMarch 2.

Printmaking for kidsAs an adjunct to its winter

exhibit of Mexico-related prints,the Bakersfield Museum of Arthas set aside a separate spacewhere children can experimentwith this particular kind of art-work.

And since the art museum willbe open today and Friday as wellas from Tuesday to Friday of nextweek, families might want to con-sider it as a relaxing and inexpen-sive departure from the usualholiday hubbub.

“It’s a completely simplifiedversion of printmaking,” said LizSherwyn, museum educationassistant. “Everything they needis right here.”

Sherwyn suggested that chil-dren might want to make a printwhile their parents are viewingthe contemporary prints of theDe Le Mano exhibit or the his-toric Estampas de la RevoluciónMexicana.

Dubbed the Children’s ArtCenter, it’s a lab-like space and islocated to the left of the receptiondesk. It can accommodate aboutfive children at a time. Reserva-tions are not necessary.

A do-it-yourself instruction

sheet is provided, as well asscratch paper for creating adesign, scissors and dull pencilsto carve the design onto a Styro-foam block, and an inkpad with achoice of colors.

Usually about three imprintscan be made with one block, andkids can take home their finishedprints.

Recycled Christmas cardsIf it pains you to throw out all

the lovely Christmas cards you’vereceived, I suggest you take a lookat what Sherrie Lewis does withhers.

Lewis, the creative geniusbehind Christmas Around theWorld, has on display at least onetree — maybe more — that’s dec-orated with cards she’s enhancedwith beads, sequins and othersparkly things. In addition tocards from recent years, she’salso included some that areantique or have a Victorian flavor,which makes it even more inter-esting.

One reason I mention the cardsis that they’re unique and visitorsmay overlook them given the sev-eral hundred trees and Nativityscenes that make up the majorityof the exhibition.

You’ll find the collection ofcards in a section to your left asyou step off the elevator onto thesecond floor of the Timeless Fur-nishings building.

New digs for Arts CouncilLast Friday, the Arts Council of

Kern moved its offices four blockssouth to the Access Centre atTruxtun Avenue and L Street.

The space is being provided bythe Kern County Superintendentof Schools office in a buildingthat formerly housed MissionBank. For the past 10 years or so,the Arts Council occupied spaceat University Square, 20th and Kstreets, a building also owned bythe KCSOS.

Michael Millar, ACK executivedirector, said the move was madenecessary because the KCSOS isconsolidating its properties. Thepresent space is roughly equiva-lent in size to what the councilhad before.

“One positive aspect is that oneset of doors opens right into theBetty Younger Sculpture Garden,which does afford us more possi-bilities for outdoor events,” hesaid.

In addition, he said, it’s anadvantage for the council to beon one campus, given that theYounger Gallery, which it oper-ates, is situated almost next doorin the Bank of America building,

Incidentally, the council oper-ates on the same schedule as theschools, so it will be closed fromDec. 26 through Jan. 4.

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Children’s Art CenterWhen: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.today and Friday and 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Dec. 30

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BY STEFANI DIASCalifornian assistant lifestyles editor

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With only three shopping daysleft, time is of the essencefor procrastinators. For

shoppers not ready to settle forscarves or potpourri for the ladies onyour list, Metro Galleries has a bit of aChristmas miracle today with anevening of jewelry, music and fun.

Well-known in the marketing andPR world and for work as a communi-ty activist, Diana Campbell-Rice alsocounts art among her many passions.Working in a variety of mediums, thepainter ventured into jewelry-makingin August.

“It is a funny story. I decided, outof the blue, to make a bracelet formyself for my birthday,” Campbell-Rice said. “I jumped in, did researchon the Internet, read some articles,and, voila ... made that bracelet andeverything took off from that.”

Adding necklaces and earrings toher repertoire, Campbell-Ricedescribes her work as unique.

“My jewelry pieces are definitelyeclectic, and each one is an individualpiece. I have three jewelry lines:Industrial Bling, very structural, and acombination of vintage beads andmodern-contemporary charms in avariety of finishes from brass topewter; Tiny Crow, stainless steel andheavy silver-plate ball chain neck-laces with reproduction typewriterkeys and other charms; and Comfort,silver-plate chain with hand-craftedbird nests and pearl bead eggs —charming.”

Prices range from $20 to $80 forthis show, which features more than100 pieces designed for the event.Campbell-Rice designed each piece

with individually chosen chain,charms and beads and includes aInfiniti Crow tag, designating that itcame from her studio. Each piececomes in a little black organza bagperfect for gift-giving.

“Each piece is custom and becauseI have three different jewelry lines, Ican offer a variety of price points. Ithink people appreciate that; I know Ido when I am buying gifts.”

Along with the baubles on displayat this show, her jewelry is available atArina Gifts in the Town and CountryVillage Shopping Center and promot-ed via Facebook and private parties.Campbell-Rice’s business, DCRde-sign, a division of Rice Agency andAssociates, also markets her jewelryas well as greeting cards and prints.

And her designs may find furtherreach throughout the state in 2012.

“I was recently contacted by a jew-elry rep who markets to about 400stores. She is interested in my jewelry

lines for a number of her clients inCarmel and on the Central Californiacoast. I am currently putting togetherpieces for her to present to herclients.”

Guests who come to see the jewelryand meet Campbell-Rice will be treat-ed to wine, hors d’oeuvres and music.Exhibits by Keith Wicks and BillLagattuta remain on display, andgallery owner Don Martin said he hassmall works for sale, ranging from $50to $400, as well as notecard sets byartist David Gordon for $10.

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Who would have thoughtweaving through atrash-strewn security

frisk line would feel so warmlynostalgic?

It was for me during last Fri-day’s GV30, a three-day celebra-tion to commemorate 30 years ofGoldenvoice promotions at SantaMonica’s Civic Auditorium. Onthe bill, a trio of acts from thecompany’s early punk rock years:Social Distortion, The Adoles-cents, and wedged between thetwo, my favorite: X.

The sold-out show in front of3,000 adoring, sweaty fans of allages was just one of the manymilestones experienced this yearby the original lineup: John Doe,bass; Exene Cervenka, vocals;Billy Zoom, guitar; and D.J. Bone-brake, drums. After opening with“Your Phone’s Off the Hook, ButYou’re Not,’ off their 1980 debutalbum, ‘Los Angeles,’ they pro-ceeded to rip through an hour’sworth of hits and deep trackswhile beer and dirty shoes flew.

Bakersfield can look forward tothat kind of unbridled merrimentwhen the legendary punk actreturns to Buck Owens’ CrystalPalace on Wednesday, sans themosh pit chaos, which will beprohibited.

“I think I’m a little exhausted. Ihaven’t been home in twomonths,” said Doe during aphone interview a few daysbefore the band’s Santa Monicaappearance. “We are so fortunate.

It sounds like alame acceptancespeech, but every-body’s healthy and

still likes eachother a lot, and,

you know,it’s been a

real prosperous year. And so, Ithink we count ourselves as verylucky.”

Doe, 57, was living in Oildale atthis time last year, but he saidhe’s left the area for good. Whenasked if life in the 08 was toomuch even for someone of hisrowdy past, he offered up a politeresponse.

“No, I moved up to NorthernCalifornia. I didn’t get tired of it.My daughters live up there and Imoved in with my girlfriend. I didwrite a song for Bakersfield onmy solo record though. It’s called,‘Cottage in the ’Dale.’”

“They still play Buck and MerleHaggard, when it’s Senior Sundayat the honky-tonk, teenage menat the Front Porch, and punk rockat Jerry’s Pizza,” he sings on thisaffectionate stroll through townoff his album “Keeper,” releasedin August.

“I won’t be playing it with X,but maybe in the street before thegig,” he laughed.

Dubbing this tour “X-Mas 2011Rock N Roll Revival,” Doe and hisbandmates also just returnedfrom opening for Pearl Jam dur-ing the group’s South Americantour. It was his band’s first trip toBrazil, where they played in frontof mammoth-sized crowds night-ly — a far cry from the dives oftheir youth.

“It was incredible, a completelydifferent world. It was not nearlyas dangerous as everybody said,and there was a kind of freedomthere that I’d never experienced

before. They love rock and roll.There would be 50,000 people ina football stadium and I didn’tsee a bunch of drunks and fightsand people shoving like theywould be in the States. I encour-age everyone to go there.”

This string of dates also coin-cides with the rerelease on DVDand Blue-Ray of the 1986 rocku-mentary “The Unheard Music.”Filmed over five years, the movieis interspersed with interviewsand performances during theband’s peak years. It’s also a bit-tersweet reminder of guitaristBilly Zoom’s lengthy absencefrom the band the same year itwas released.

“I’ve got to give Billy a lot ofcredit. He’s got his special guitars,

and sometimes he doesn’t liketraveling too much, and he said,‘Let’s do it.’ So that kind of showsthat, you know, we may be set inour ways, but somehow we’re stillwilling to take chances.”

That renewed attitude has hada creative impact on the group.While they’ve always performedin various incarnations, includingas their rockabilly alter-egos, TheKnitters, Doe revealed some goodnews for fans.

“I think the time is right forExene and I to start bucklingdown and doing some writing forX. So, that’s our plan anyway forFebruary and March.”

Doe said for fans headed to thePalace to expect all the favorites,plus deeper cuts.

“Exene and I will do anacoustic song or two, and we’ll beplaying more of a variety. We’vebeen working on some more oldsongs and putting them back in

the set list.”Asked to comment on the

upcoming induction of fellowalternative music icons the RedHot Chili Peppers into the Rockand Roll Hall of Fame, Doe saysan induction for his band would-n’t be a bad gesture. After all, Xdid influence a great deal of thegroups who’ve already made it in.

“I think it would be fitting andgreat. The fact that the Red HotChili Peppers are being inductedand we’re not, that’s sort ofstrange. They opened for us.”

Opening Wednesday’s showwill be the duo of veteran OrangeCounty punk vocalist SeanWheeler and Circle Jerks’ bassistZander Schloss, plus Los Angelestrio The Black Tibetans.

“I think X is still a little bitunderground for the Rock andRoll Hall of Fame. That’s who weare, for better or for worse —that’s who we are.”

Doe is rising as X caps great yearX

When: 7 p.m. Dec. 28

Where: Buck Owens’ CrystalPalace, 2800 Buck OwensBlvd.

Cost: $18 to $24

Information: 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.

Legendary LA punksreturn to Palace

PHOTO COURTESY OF HOLLY CARLYLE

John Doe performs with X during the band’s Dec. 27 show last year at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace.

“I’ll be home for Christmas.” Thesentiment seems simple enough.You go “home,” wherever that may

be, gather with your closest friends andfamily around a Christmas tree, open pres-ents, eat some candy and crescent rolls;then part ways until the next holiday rollsaround.

But for me, defining “home” has neverbeen quite that easy. I’ve always lived afairly migratory existence — as a child, myparents’ marital status, job offers and othergeneral “life” happenings dictated mylocale. I wasn’t on par with Army brats byany means, but my family and I did get asfar from our Fresno roots as the tiny deltatown of Cleveland, Miss.

Even though I loved our classicallySouthern gabled brick home, our frosty,ice-storm holidays never felt quite right. Imissed my close friends and family we leftbehind in the move; I missed the bite ofCalifornia’s cold, dry winter air, laden withthe scent of soil and ripe holiday citrus.

After a few years of struggling to find mybearings knee-deep in the land of cotton,and a brief detour back in Fresno, mymother, stepfather and I wound up in Bak-ersfield. For a while, Bakersfield felt likeMississippi all over again, only a bit dusti-er, with almond orchards and flat fieldsfilled with puncture vines replacing thecotton and catfish ponds.

But I quickly fell into a rhythmhere in this little-big town, find-ing first boyfriends and bestfriends who introduced meto this city’s many tradi-tions: Basque food, BuckOwens and Smith’s cook-ies. And the holidays wereno exception.

Soon, Christmas wasn’tChristmas without a tripto CALM, a cruise throughHaggin Oaks to checkout the lights, anda scoop (or 12) ofDewar’s pepper-mint stick ice

cream. Even though I would rather havedied than admit it at the time (at 17, I wasstill primarily concerned with the infallibil-ity of my coolness factor), I had finallyfound a place, and perhaps most impor-tantly, people, who synced up with my ideaof “home.”

I first fully began to realize that factwhen I moved away for college. Every year,when my much-anticipated Christmasbreak rolled around, I had to make thoseoh-so-important decisions about how Iwould divvy up my valuable holiday timebetween the various factions of my familyscattered throughout the state. And everyyear, without fail, I found myself waitingon a platform at the Bakersfield train sta-tion, or sitting at a nearly empty Denny’sin fog-covered Kettleman City, anxiouslyanticipating the arrival of one of myfriends/adopted family members to pickme up.

I visited my other family members, ofcourse, and I still do. But when it camedown to it, where I felt most right, wherethat sense of “home” had finally takenroot, was here in Bakersfield, when I wassurrounded by the suburban tribe I creat-ed for myself — not necessarily where myparents hung my childhood stocking.

Perhaps this is something indicative ofmy fluid, instant-access, iCustomizablegeneration, that the concepts of “home,”

and “family,” and that sense of “holidaytogetherness” that goes along with

them is not something determinedby blood, but something that wecan create for ourselves. Or, per-haps this is a theme as classic andas timeless as those lines Bingonce so poignantly crooned.

Either way, now that I am anadult (sort of), and I happilyreside in a (rented) house in east

Bakersfield, I look forward tospending my first actual

Christmas in thehome I’ve managedto create for myselfhere.


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BY GENE GARAYGORDOBILContributing writer

Kwanzaa is a big event on the calendarfor African-Americans eager to cele-brate their culture and heritage, but

its appeal is community-wide, said organiz-er Bakari Sanyu.

“We think it’s a positive and upliftingevent for everyone,” said Sanyu, who hasbeen part of the free event for the past twodecades. “It gives all people the opportuni-ty to value and respect everyone’s diversity.

“It also emphasizes that everyone hassomething to offer each other,” Sanyuadded.

However, he admits there are two bigmisconceptions surrounding the annualAfrican-American holiday that starts onDec. 26 and goes through Jan. 1.

“Kwanzaa is not a religion holiday, cul-tural holiday,” he said. “It’s a cultural event,much like Cinco de Mayo is for Hispanics.Kwanzaa is a time for African-Americans tocollectively acknowledge and express theirethnicity for people of African descent.”

The other big myth is that it is somehowrelated to Christmas, Sanyu said.

“That’s due to its timeframe, but it hasnothing to do with it,” he said.

This year’s annual celebration event goes

from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 29 at the communitycenter at 1000 South Owens St.

The theme of this festive Kwanzaa is “cel-ebrating, building and strengthening fami-ly, community and cultural bonds,” Sanyusaid. Refreshments will be provided.

“The most important thing about Kwan-zaa is it helps you always remember yourancestors and reminds us that we havelived here in America for 400 years,” hesaid.

The Bakersfield event begins with theHarambee Art Gallery exhibition, a collec-tion of ethnic art provided by local African-American community members, featuringcarvings, statues and artifacts from tradi-tional ethnic groups across Africa. Thegallery showcases the richness of Africanheritage and helps reaffirm appreciationfor the beauty and resilience of African cul-ture throughout Bakersfield, Sanyu said.

African attire is strongly encouraged tosupport the event’s essence, he said.

But if you don’t have any such clothing,there will be various vendors selling such

attire along with many other items for pur-chase, along with a variety of cultural mer-chandise, including art, jewelry, musicalinstruments and literature.

The event is put on by the SANKOFA Col-lective, the New Spirit Women’s group andthe Bakersfield Parks and Recreation divi-sion, he said. Performances include theOblinyanko Drum and Dance Ensemble,the Martin Luther King Community CenterDance Club, African folktales, cultural poet-ry and a showing of a landmark documen-tary detailing Kwanzaa, Sanyu added.

Sanyu, who works as a civil engineer forKern County, is coordinator for the event.

“For two decades, I’ve grown up with theevent,” he said. “I’ve always been around it.When I got older, I continued to carry onwith the tradition.”

He expects about 250 people to attend,some from as far away as Fresno.

“It’s unique for most people becausethey don’t attend cultural events wheresuch things are emphasized,” he said.“When I show the kids all of African art-work, many have never seen it and it is newand unique to them. It captures their atten-tion right away.”

Despite being an event geared towardAfrican-Americans, he strongly encouragesall residents to attend.

“It is important for African-Americans toattend so they will always remember andpass on to the future generation their her-itage and culture,” he said. “And it isimportant that everyone attend so they canlearn about and see the beauties of otherethnic people and their cultures.”

Kwanzaa event is for everybodyOrganizers invite all to cultural experience

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about 98 percent of the nearly 300 annualattendees are children.

“We have kids down to 8 or 9 who stayall night without parents with their bigbrother or sister.”

Before that red flag pops up in yourmind, Kerwin assures that the event hasprovided safe holiday fun for decades.

“We’ve been doing it 51 years and neverhad any issues. They (the kids) cannotleave. As the owner, I’m here all night. Wehave supervision on the floor ... and par-ents can call us anytime.”

Kerwin also said they lock the doorsaround 1:30 a.m. for a few hours after thebars let out and roads are dangerous.

The peak time for the party is around8:30 p.m., with guests snacking on a sliceof pizza or hot dog and soda, included withthe $25 entrance fee that covers skaterental as well.

Over at Rollerama West on BrimhallRoad, the crowd is a bit different. Familiesflock to the rink, which opened in 1995.The party there goes until just after mid-night and, with the shorter hours, it’s only$15, including skate rental.

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Valentien Restaurant & Wine Bar willoffer two seatings for its 2011 All StarMenu, one at 5:30 p.m. and another at 8:30p.m. The earlier option is four courses:rosemary tartlet with goat cheese icecream and orange marmalade, potato leeksoup, peppered filet mignon in cognaccream sauce with pomme frites and atriple chocolate mousse cake. That mealruns $50 per person, not including tax andgratuity. Also available are wine pairingsfor each course for $30 or wine add-ons(prices vary).

For those feeling a bit more decadent,the later seating offers three additionalcourses — salad of poached lobster andwhite wine gelee, cobia fish in saffronfumet and maple walnut ice cream — for ameal that runs $100 per person, with aseven-wine pairing for an additional $60.

Vegetarian substitutions are available foreither seating.

Over at Cafe Med, the menu is a biteclectic, with a buffet of rich foods offeredfrom 4 to 8 p.m. and later from 8 p.m. to12:30 a.m., with children under 12 wel-come at the former.

Included in the spread are grilled shrimpcocktail, ahi tuna tartare, gourmet cheesesand an Italian antipasti platter, strawberryvinaigrette salad, lobster alfredo withbowtie pasta, grilled salmon, prime rib,rack of lamb, potato gratin and wild mush-room risotto.

The restaurant will tempt sweet-tootheddiners with petit fours, chocolate trufflesand a chocolate fondue fountain withberries.

The earlier meal costs $44.95 for adultsand $12.95 for children under 12. The latermeal is $54.95, which includes the cham-pagne toast and party favors.

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Valentien Restaurant & Wine Bar willoffer two seatings for its All Star Menuon New Year’s Eve. One of the restau-rant’s offerings is an Alban Vineyards2010 Viognier paired with a cheddar androsemary tartlet with goat cheese icecream and orange marmalade.


The Prime CutThe northwest eatery has been accelerat-

ing its live music program after the successof the Wednesday night Songwriter’s Show-case, originally hosted by Bakersfield gui-tarists Chuck Seaton and Billy Russell. Nowcontinuing under a different name andwith a rotating roster of hosts, the newMusic Showcase format offers a variety ofperformers on the restaurant’s cozy stage.Always open to suggestion and new ideasfor entertainment, co-owner Michelle Cristhandles band bookings.

“The difference is we have a wider vari-ety of hosts,” she said. “We still offer anopen mic of sorts for those who would liketo sing and play an instrument. There aresingles to small jam sessions that happenon stage. It is a beautiful thing to see some-one or a group really mesh and get thecrowd moving to the music.”

Saturday is also a prime night for livemusic from blues to rock and Latin.

“We enjoy all and are open to most gen-res,” Crist said. “However, metal and rapdon’t really fit our theme.”

While you’re there to book your band,have a seat and try the gumbo. Not sayingthat’ll score you points, but you never know.

“Bring in your demo and contact info. Ifwe book, make sure you promote, promote,promote and bring in the crowd. Make sureyour sound check is done early and thatyou start on time. If the night is a success,you will be asked back.”

Famed Bonnie Raitt bassist Freebo isscheduled to be a host for the Music Show-case, and Crist said she welcomes out-of-town acts.

The Prime Cut: 9500 Brimhall Road; 831-1413, primecutonline.com. Capacity: 175.Small sound and lighting system and fullmenu available. Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.Friday and Saturday

Riley’s BackstagePopular amongst the indie crowd for

holding semi-regular shows, Riley’s Back-stage is now downtown’s only fully func-tioning live venue. Connected to Riley’sTavern, it has a stage, sound and lights, plusits own bar. Booking manager Drew Will-ingham, who has been working to bring thevenue more exposure since it opened a fewmonths ago, said all genres are welcome,including local and touring acts.

“We want it all. We love the live musicscene. Everyone is always welcome as

along as they’re over 21.”The acoustics at Riley’s Backstage are

actually quite good, even with the neigh-boring DJ, who blares the bass on week-ends. The ambience is one of its strongpoints and will remind you of those coolhole-in-the-wall hipster lounges in Holly-wood. It has potential, but unless you arefrom the area and know someone connect-ed to the venue, it may be difficult to makecontact for a booking.

Riley’s Tavern and Riley’s Backstage: 152319th St.; facebook.com/rileysbakersfield;Capacity: 85. Hours: Open every day, thoughhours vary

Narducci’s CaféThis Old Town Kern institution is still

serving up classic Italian and Basque mealsto full crowds every week, and its mainbanquet room transforms into an intimatemusic and dance hall after all the tablesand chairs are removed. With the additionof the extended covered patio and yardarea, co-owner Julie Shine said bands arewelcome to stage shows anytime there’s anopening.

“I’d have live music here seven nights aweek if I could fill the place.”

Most of the recent shows have beenbooked by local promoter Tim Gardea, whorecently brought in country-punk actSupersuckers. But Shine said you don’thave to be experienced.

“We try to accommodate everyone thatcomes in with a show plan.”

The original corner stage has beenextended the full length of the room, andthe acoustics offer a warm sound. The orig-inal overhead house lights offer the onlystage illumination. Compensation rangesfrom door take to direct pay from club.

Narducci’s Café: 622 East 21st St.; 324-2961. Capacity: 100 in banquet room, notincluding bar and separate dining area,which can hold an additional 100 patrons.No sound system or lights. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2a.m. every day

Other venues advertising regular to occa-sional live music bookings are: Sandrini’sBasque and Italian Restaurant, 1918 18thSt.; Jerry’s Pizza, 1817 Chester Ave.; TheIron Horse Saloon, 1821 S. Chester; Vinny’sBar, 2700 South Union Ave.; The Dome,2201 V St.; Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace,2800 Buck Owens Blvd.; the Padre 170218th St.; Manny’s Tam O’ Shanter, 2345 AltaVista Drive; and T-Bones Steakhouse, 8020District Blvd. Contact venues directly forentertainment schedules and booking poli-cies.

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I’d be happy to meet with you! Of course there are options--if he stays at home, AlternativeCare can provide care when he needs it. That along with our LifeLine alert system might give both a feeling of security 24-hours a day. Of course living in an RCFE with someone awake 24-hours a day and the companionship of others is an option. Let’s talk!

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Servers Ramona Fries and Jennifer Lund, and co-owner Julie Shine are seen at Nar-ducci’s, an Old Town Kern institution.


Eye StreetGO&DOToday“Christmas Around the World”Holiday Event, with many Nativi-ty items from over 40 countries,11 a.m. to 7 p.m. now through Sat-urday, now until Dec. 30, TimelessFurnishings, 1918 Chester Ave.$20 family of four; $8 individual;$5 children; children under 8 arefree. christmasworldevent.com.6th annual “The Magical For-est,” presented by BARC; throughFriday, with a Grinchmobile, TheGiving Tree, photos with Santa, 6to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday;and 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sun-day. $5 adults; $4 seniors; $3 chil-dren; children 5 and under arefree. barc-inc.org or 71-MAGIC.97.3 Jack FM Christmas Party,with Mento Buru, 7 p.m., BuckOwens’ Crystal Palace, 2800 BuckOwens Blvd. Free. 328-7560.Bingo, warm ups start at 5 p.m.,with early birds at 6 p.m., regulargames at 6:30 p.m., VolunteerCenter of Kern County, 2801 F St.From $20 buy-in to “the works”.395-9787.CSUB Men’s Basketball, vs.Pacific, 7 p.m., CSUB, Icardo Cen-ter, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $5-$20. gorunners.com or 654-BLUE.Flamenco & Classical GuitarClass, taught by John Gomez, forindividuals or a group, Juliana’sArt Studio & Gallery, 501 18th St.Details, call 496-0891.Girls’ Night Out Class “Orna-ment Dots!,” paint, munch andmingle and make a holiday platter,6:30 to 9 p.m., Color Me Mine atThe Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave.$45. bakersfield.colormemine.comor 664-7366.HolidayLights @ CALM, opendaily 5:30 to 9 p.m. from nowthrough Jan. 1, except Dec. 25,CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell High-way. $12; $10 seniors and childrenages 13-17; $6 ages 3-12.vallitix.com or 322-5200, 872-2256.

Friday“Feliz Skavidad 2011,” featuringMento Buru and Velorio, 8 p.m.,The Prime Cut, 9500 BrimhallRoad. $8. 831-1413.

SaturdayCertified Farmers Market, 8a.m. to noon, next to Golden StateMall, 3201 F St.Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1p.m., Brimhall Square, 9500Brimhall Road.

SundayAnnual Public Menorah Light-ing and Celebration, withChanukah gifts, treats and livemusic, 5 p.m. Sunday, The Market-place, 9000 Ming Ave. Free.chabadofbakersfield.com or 835-8381.

THEATER“Charles’ Dickens’ A Christ-mas Carol,” 8 p.m. today and Fri-day, The Empty Space, 706 Oak

St. Free but donations are accept-ed. 327-PLAY.

“White Christmas,” 7 p.m.today and Saturday, Spotlight The-atre, 1622 19th St. $25; $22 stu-dents/seniors. 634-0692 or thes-potlighttheatre.com.

“Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas,”followed by the vaudeville revue"Yuletide Surprise," 7 p.m. today,Gaslight Melodrama Theatre &Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive.$21 to $23. 587-3377.

Improv Comedy Show, withCenter For Improv Advancement,8 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Satur-days, Ice House, 3401 ChesterAve., Suite M. Adults: $5, childrenunder 12 are $1. ciacomedy.com.

Major League Improv, improvi-sational comedy show, appropri-ate for families, 6 p.m. Saturdays,The Empty Space, 706 Oak St.Free but donations are accepted.327-PLAY.

ARTJewelry with Diana Campbell-Rice, hors d’oeuvres, wine, music,4 to 8 p.m. today, Metro Galleries,1604 19th St. 634-9598.

Acrylic Painting Class forBeginners, by Toni Lott, bring 11 x14 canvas board, brushes andacrylic paints (or use instructorspaints), 10 a.m. to noon, Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays, Bakers-field Art Association Art Center,1817 Eye St. $20 per class or $100for all six classes. 205-3488.

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 classes

are free but some suggest a dona-tion and are held at Mercy Hospi-tal, Truxtun Campus, Truxtun andA St. Visit mercybaakersfield.org/art or to register, 632-5357.

Juliana’s Art Studio & Gallery,offers youth art, clay sculpture,stained glass, and silver jewelry,Juliana’s Art Studio & Gallery, 50118th St. For times and dates call327-7507.

Lila Martin, artwork on displayfor the month of December, Capi-tol Real Estate Group, 1700Chester Ave. Call Lila at 330-0965.

Michelle Leggett, featured artistfor the month of December,Dagny’s Coffee Co., 1600 20th St.634-0806.

The Art Shop Club, 9 a.m. tonoon each Thursday, Friday andSaturday, The Art Shop, 1221 20thSt. All mediums. 322-0544, 589-7463 or 496-5153.

MUSIC

Classic RockBellvedere Cocktail LoungeBel-lvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090Brundage Lane, 325-2139; RubyStreet, 9 p.m. Friday.

Jacalito Grill, 900 Truxtun Ave.,Ste. 110, 325-2535; Prisoners ofLove, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday.

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

CountryEthel’s Old Corral Cafe, 4310Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613;Wild Blue Rose, 7 p.m. Friday;Crossroads, 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday.

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

DancingFolklorico 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 Dr., offers ball-room dance, East Coast swing (jit-terbug) 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.

Pairs and Spares Dance, withCountry George, 7:30 p.m. Friday,Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E.Roberts Lane. $5; $7 nonmem-bers. 399-3575.

Tam O’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista,324-6774; 9 p.m. Friday and Satur-day.

DJBanacek’s Lounge, 4601 StateRoad, 387-9224; with DJ CaseyOverstreet, 9 p.m. Fridays.

DoubleTree Hotel, ClubOdyssey, 3100 Camino Del RioCourt. 323-7111; live in the mix: oldschool, 80’s, & 90’s music, 9 p.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.

Tam O’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista,324-6774; Deejay Redeemed, Dee-jay SoFly and more, 8:30 p.m. Fri-day. $5.

The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, atHotel Rosedale, 2400 CaminoDel Rio Court, 327-0681; withMeg, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Satur-days.

Jazz Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale High-way., 834-4433; Richie Perez, 7:30

to 11 p.m. Thursdays.

Imbibe Wine & Spirits Mer-chant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633-WINE; live music & wine bar withfeaturing local artists, along with24 wines, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fri-day; featuring Jazz Connection,along with 24 wines, 7 to 9:30p.m. Saturday and 6 to 8:30 p.m.Tuesdays.

Imbibe Wine & Spirits Mer-chant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633-WINE; live music & wine bar withfeaturing Jazz Connection, alongwith 24 wines, 6 to 8:30 p.m.Tuesdays.

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.

KaraokeB. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill,7401 White Lane, 397-7304; 8p.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays. Banacek’s Lounge, 9 p.m. everyFriday and Saturday at 4601 StateRoad. 387-9224. Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge,3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139;9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays andSundays. Big Daddy Pizza, 6417 Ming Ave.,396-7499; 7 to 10 p.m. every Tues-day; 8 to 11 p.m. every Friday. Cactus Valley Mexican Restau-rant, 4215 Rosedale Highway,633-1948; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Thursday; beer pong and happyhour all day Sunday. 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. Del Rio Cocktail Lounge, 5840State Road, 393-0262; 8 p.m.every Saturday.Diana’s Pit Stop, 10807Rosedale Highway, 587-8888; 8p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. 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. 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., 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 Hwy. 589-0412.Magoo’s Pizza, 1129 Olive Drive,399-7800; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tues-day. Maria Bonita Mexican Restau-rant, 10701 Highway 178, 366-3261, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays. All ages. McMurphy’s Irish Pub &Sports Bar, 14 Monterey St., 869-1451; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays.

Annual Public Menorah Lighting and Celebration, withHanukkah gifts, treats and live music, 5 p.m. Sunday, The Market-place, 9000 Ming Ave. Free. chabadofbakersfield.com or 835-8381.

Read our preview of the event Saturday in The Californian’s Faithsection.

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HENRY A. BARRIOS / THE CALIFORNIAN

Rabbi Shmuli Schlanger participates in the 2009 Public Meno-rah Lighting and Celebration at The Marketplace.


Eye StreetPizzeria, 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; 5:30 to 9:30p.m. Wednesday. Round Table Pizza, 2060 WhiteLane, 836-2700; 6 to 9 p.m. Tues-day. Round Table Pizza, 2620 BuckOwens Blvd., 327-9651; The Junc-tion with host Mac Clanahan, 8:30p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.Round Table Pizza, 4200 Gos-ford Road, 397-1111; 6:30 p.m.Wednesdays. Rusty’s Pizza, 5430 Olive Drive,392-1482; 6:30 to 9 p.m. everyWednesday. Sports & Spirits, 6633 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; with IrishMonkey Entertainment, 6:30 to 11p.m. Thursdays. Tejon Club, 6 to 10 p.m. everySaturday at 117 El Tejon Ave. 392-1747. The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, atHotel Rosedale, 2400 CaminoDel Rio Court, 327-0681; 7 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Junction Lounge, 2620Buck Owens Blvd., 327-9651; 8:30p.m. Tuesdays through Saturday.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. The Regent, 2814 Niles St., 871-4140; 8:30 p.m. every other Fri-day. 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 10 p.m.every Tuesday and Thursday at1440 Weedpatch Hwy. 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 les-son.

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 O andMike Halls, 6:30 p.m. Thursdaythrough Saturday.

Old schoolQue Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701Ming Ave., 832-5011; Al Garcia &the Rhythm Kings, 8 to 11 p.m.every Thursday.Tam O’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista,324-6774; The Press, 8 p.m. Satur-day.

Open MicFiddlers Crossing, 206 East FSt., Tehachapi, 823-9994; 7 p.m.Wednesdays. $5. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 322-8900; 9 p.m. Wednesdays. The Canna Cafe, 7 to 10 p.m.every Friday, East Hills Mall, FoodCourt, 3000 Mallview Road.

RockB. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill,7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Kar-ling & the Kats, J Bombs Christ-mas Party Show, 9 p.m. Friday. $5. Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749;live bands, 9 p.m. every Thursday.

Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 322-8900; Glam Cobra, 9:30 p.m. Fri-day. $5.

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

UPCOMING EVENTSMonday 12/26“Christmas Around the World”Holiday Event, with many nativi-ty items from over 40 countries,11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday throughSaturday, now until Dec. 30, Time-less Furnishings, 1918 Chester Ave.$20 family of four; $8 individual;$5 children; children under 8 arefree. christmasworldevent.com.

Condors vs. Stockton, 7 p.m.,Rabobank Arena, 1001 TruxtunAve. $8-$25. Tickets: Rabobankbox office, ticketmaster.com or324-7825.

CSUB Men’s Basketball, vs.New Mexico State, 7 p.m., CSUB,Icardo Center, 9001 StockdaleHighway. $5-$20. gorunners.comor 654-BLUE.

HolidayLights @ CALM, opendaily 5:30 to 9 p.m. from nowthrough Jan. 1, except Dec. 25,CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell High-way. $12; $10 seniors and childrenages 13-17; $6 ages 3-12.vallitix.com or 322-5200, 872-2256.

Senior Discovery Days, for sen-iors 60 and older receive 50 per-cent off admission, 10 percent dis-count in the gift store, CALM,10500 Alfred Harrell Highway.872-2256.

Winter Science Camp for Kids,explore the earth systems andspace galaxies, 8 a.m. to noonMonday through Thursday, Buena

Vista Museum of Natural History,2018 Chester Ave. $70 members;$80 nonmembers. 324-6350.

Tuesday 12/27Winter Camp, crafts, art, dance,drama and more, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.Tuesday through Friday, E3 Per-forming Arts (entrance on P St.),900 22nd St. 323-8311.

Wednesday 12/28CASA Volunteer Orientation,learn how to make a difference inthe life of an abused, abandonedor neglected child, noon to 1 p.m.and 5 to 6 p.m., CASA, 2000 24thSt. kerncasa.org or 631-2272.

Condors vs. Ontario, 7 p.m.,Rabobank Arena, 1001 TruxtunAve. $8-$25. Tickets: Rabobankbox office, ticketmaster.com or324-7825.

X, 7 p.m., Buck Owens CrystalPalace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd.$18 to $24 plus fee. vallitix.com or322-5200.

Thursday 12/29Flamenco & Classical GuitarClass, taught by John Gomez, forindividuals or a group, Juliana’sArt Studio & Gallery, 501 18th St.Details, call 496-0891.

Girls’ Night Out Class “Orna-ment Dots!,” paint, munch andmingle and make a holiday platter,6:30 to 9 p.m., Color Me Mine atThe Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave.$45. bakersfield.colormemine.comor 664-7366.

Kwanzaa 2011 Celebration,African folktales, cultural poetry,refreshments, various vendors andmore, 1 to 4 p.m., Martin LutherKing Jr. Community Center, 1000S. Owens St. Free. 319-7611.

Friday 12/30CSUB Men’s Basketball, vs.Pomona-Pitzer, 7 p.m., CSUB, Icar-do Center, 9001 Stockdale High-way. $5-$20. gorunners.com or654-BLUE.

Saturday 12/31Antique 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. 559-638-2639.2011 All-Star Menu NewYear's Eve, two seatings, 5:30p.m., four course dinner, $50;and 8:30 p.m., seven course din-ner, $100, at Valentien Restau-rant & Wine Bar, 1310 TruxtunAve., Suite 160. 864-0397.B. Ryder’s Ultimate New Year’sEve Jam, music by Mento Buru,Velorio and DJ Mickey, 8 p.m., B.Ryders, 7401 White Lane. $15. 397-7304.Bellvedere New Year’s EveDouble Header, two parties: 10a.m., food, party favors, cham-pagne, early bird countdown at 2p.m.; second party, music byCatch 22, party favors, free cham-pagne toast at midnight, begins at9 p.m., Bellvedere CocktailLounge, 3090 Brundage Lane.325-2139.Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars, 7p.m., Bakersfield Fox Theater,2001 H St. $30.50 plus fee. valli-

tix.com or 322-5200.

Certified Farmers Market, 8a.m. to noon, next to Golden StateMall, 3201 F St.

Christmas Around the WorldChristmas Tree Display, comesee many decorated trees, 10 a.m.to 3 p.m., Shafter Depot Museum,150 Central Valley Highway,Shafter. 746-4423.

Contreras Scholarship FundNew Year’s Eve, dinner, no hostbar, entertainment by Limited Edi-tion, DJ Joe, Mariachis Oro y Plata,6:30 p.m., Kern County Fair-grounds, Harvest Hall, 1142 P St.$45; $85 couple. 201-6881 or 871-5669.

Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1p.m., Brimhall Square, 9500Brimhall Road.

New Year Celebration 2012,with New York steak dinner, 6:30to 8 p.m., dancing, DJ Joe, music,8 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday,Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. PSt. $45 per person; $85 per cou-ple. 201-6881 or 565-1021. Ticketscan also be purchased at the door.

New Year’s Eve at Narducci’s,dinner seatings at 5:30 and 7p.m., with Dramarama, CrowbarMassage, DJ Juice, 9 p.m., Narduc-ci’s Cafe, 622 E. 21 St. $20 musicshow only; $40 dinner and show.324-2961.

New Year’s Eve at The Nile,party favors, appetizers, cham-pagne toast at midnight, music byDJ Eric Avalon, 8 p.m., The NileTheater, 1721 19th St. $20advance; $25 at the door. 323-8575.

New Year’s Eve Bash 2011,Buddy Alan Owens, Steve Davis &Stampede, 7 p.m., Buck OwensCrystal Palace, 2800 Buck OwensBlvd. Dinner tickets $85-$100;show-only $45 to $55. vallitix.comor 322-5200.

New Year’s Eve Party, with Dra-marama, 7 p.m., Narducci’s Cafe,622 E. 21 St. $20. 324-2961.

Sunday 1/012012 Polar Bear Plunge, makean ice plunge into the activitypool, must be 7 or older, 11 a.m.,McMurtrey Aquatic Center, 1325 QSt. $5 just to plunge; $20 forsweatshirt. 852-7430.

“Charles’ Dickens’ A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m. today and Fri-day, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. Free but donations are accepted.327-PLAY.

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PHOTO BY TISHA GAMEZ

Scrooge (Kamel Haddad, center) encounters a pair (RonnieWarren, Amanda Monroe) who might be more than they seemin “Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol” at The Empty Space.

Join Lifestyles Editor JenniferSelf and Bakotopia.com EditorMatt Munoz on “CalifornianRadio” today, when they’ll bechatting with Tom Rockwellof Trout’s about his plans forlive music in the new year.

We’ll also be giving away abunch of goodies that willmake you the hero of Christ-mas Day. The show airs from9 to 10 a.m. on KERN Radio,1180-AM. To call with a ques-tion, comment or to win thefree swag, dial 842-KERN.

To listen to archived shows,visit bakersfield.com/ CalifornianRadio.

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