Tag archive for ‘arts’

  • Longtime FLICS star gets a star of his own

    2/19/10 • (0)

    David Kosakowski, board treasurer for Bakersfield’s nonprofit international film society, is honored with a star outside the Fox Theater for his years of dedication and “penny pinching.” The longtime FLICS volunteer has terminal pancreatic cancer.

  • ‘Mr. Marmalade’ is a creepy, late-night comedy

    2/18/10 • (0)

    Four-year-old Lucy’s imaginary friend, Mr. Marmalade, is abusive, snorts cocaine and is into pornography. Hence the late-night billing at The Empty Space Theatre. Read the director and lead actors’ take on the dark comedy.

  • ‘Super Villain’ returns for encore weekend

    2/03/10 • (0)

    After receiving a record eight “Empties” awards for his production at The Empty Space Theatre, playwright James Kopp brings his dark, comic book comedy back for one weekend only.

  • New TV series will spotlight Central Valley issues

    2/03/10 • (0)

    Beginning this Friday, Feb. 5, a weekly half-hour show, “GREAT VALLEY,” will explore solutions to the economic, social and environmental challenges facing the Central Valley. The show is a joint project of the Great Valley Center and KVPT-Valley Public Television.

  • The Scene: Haiti benefit concert, ‘Alice’ inspired art

    1/27/10 • (0)

    Arts columnist Terry Telford highlights two not-to-miss events this Friday: the “Hope for Haiti Benefit Concert” at Valley Bible Fellowship and the opening reception for “Down the Rabbit Hole,” the Arts Council of Kern’s latest show inspired by “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Plus, a sneak preview of next week’s First Friday happenings.

  • “Thrill Me” puts chilling true-crime story to music

    1/14/10 • (1)

    The Empty Space Theatre’s production of “Thrill Me” reveals the series of events in 1924 Chicago that led about-to-be law students Leopold and Loeb to be forever remembered as “the thrill killers.”

  • The Scene: Bossanovastudios opens Friday

    1/13/10 • (2)

    Arts columnist Terry Telford highlights the opening of Johnny Ramos’ downtown studio and gallery, plus an artists’ reception and wine tasting at Valentien Restaurant and how to get involved with BECA (Bakersfield Emerging Contemporary Artists).

  • ‘True West’ is an intense tale of sibling rivalry

    1/07/10 • (0)

    Spotlight Theatre’s production of “True West” is about more than a brotherly battle. It’s a look at the dual nature of identity that resides in all of us, writes director Jennifer Sampson.

  • The Scene: Workshop coaches writers on publishing

    12/30/09 • (2)

    Bakersfield Express is excited to introduce its newest contributor, Terry Telford, who will be writing a bi-weekly column on Bakersfield’s arts scene. This week she highlights a new writers group and previews the downtown opening of Bossanovastudios, created by artist Johnny Ramos.

  • ‘Nutcracker’ to enchant Bakersfield for 32nd year

    12/08/09 • (0)

    Civic Dance Center and the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra are partnering up for their traditional holiday performance Dec. 11, 12 and 13.