Recent Posts in ‘Arts and Culture’ 
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Arts supporters rally in face of county budget cuts
In the face of severe budget cuts to arts programs by the Kern County Board of Supervisors, a “Save the Arts” rally and meeting will be held for arts supporters to plan their response at an upcoming public hearing.
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Reid’s ‘Seasons’ is both intense and vulnerable
Opening this First Friday, Metro Galleries’ new exhibit, “Seasons of Her Life” featuring artist Barbara Reid, looks at life as a cyclical adventure akin to nature’s timetable.
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Mile 124 combines music and art for faith experience
At Life Journey Church, arts and music come together for a coffee house atmosphere in Mile 124. This Friday, May 28, photographers will explore the idea of “freedom” set to the sounds of Bryan Easter, Deedra Patrick and Right Hand Side.
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Audience picks the music in ‘Jukebox Legends’
The Empty Space presents “Jukebox Legends,” an original musical revue that turns the audience into the DJ. The show will take you on a musical journey from the ‘40s to the ‘90s, writes director Thomas G. Robinson.
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Chorus performance will be a gay old time
About 100 of the more than 250 members of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus are performing Sunday at the Fox Theater – with a little accompaniment by Bakersfield’s own Rainbow Voices Choir. The S.F. director predicts laughter, tears and goosebumps in the audience.
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Oh snap! The Shutter Clique shoots for fun
The Shutter Clique is a club for both established photographers and up-and-comers who want to take their photography to the next level. Learn more about their monthly meet-ups and creative concepts in this column by Terry Telford.
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ABBA Mania how you thrill me, ah-hah
ABBA Mania, a tribute to the popular ’70s band, thrilled the audience as the finale to the Bakersfield Community Concert Association’s 2009-2010 season. Read the review and find out how to be a part of the upcoming season.
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Surface Gallery’s final show opens for First Friday
After bringing young, professional, urban art to downtown Bakersfield’s gallery scene since 2008, Surface Gallery has announced it will close at the end of May. Its final show, inspired by bicycles, is a nod to Bike Month and Bakersfield’s growing cycling culture. The show opens Friday, May 7, along with a host of other downtown gallery activities planned for First Friday.
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Join the BE team as we walk to support the arts
The Walk for the Arts on Saturday, May 15, is a 5K ramble around Bakersfield’s Downtown Arts District. Organized by the Arts Council of Kern, it is a fundraiser for organizations to raise money for their arts programs. Join the Bakersfield Express team to support the arts and our mission for “Expressing community through arts, culture and civic involvement.”
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Artist Claudia True takes friends under the influence
The current exhibit at the Younger Gallery shows the power of positive encouragement. Art instructor Claudia True has helped many timid Bakersfield artists believe in themselves. The result is seen in the show “Claudia True and Friends: Under the Influence” through May 24.
