Tag archive for ‘Bakersfield’
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Traditional Celtic musicians invade Kern
Kern County has multiple chances to hear traditional Celtic music this month as one of Scotland’s most renowned bands, the Tannahill Weavers, visit July 19, as well as U.S.-based musicians Jamie Laval and Zac Leger on July 23-24.
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BMOA goes wild with western-themed exhibits
It’s the “Best of the West” at the Bakersfield Museum of Art, as it opens three new exhibits Thursday, June 10, including collections from 17 local lenders. Also, the “Masterworks of Western Paintings” features works by some of the biggest names in Western art. And, watch a video by museum marketing director Beth Pandol about one local man’s cowboy collection.
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Symposium addresses county’s feral cat problem
What can Kern County do about the overpopulation of feral cats? Local activist groups gathered this weeked to start solving the problem. The majority support a program of trap-neuter-release (TNR), which they say is more humane than euthanasia. But then, who will feed the strays?
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Stage 5 is upon us! Tour of California comes to Bakersfield Thursday
It’s hard to overemphasize how big the Amgen Tour of California has become in the world of professional cycling. Bakersfield gets an up-close look at the best in cycling at the Stage 5 finish in front of Bakersfield College on Thursday, May 20. View videos from along the route and read the story by Jeff Nachtigal.
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Another brick out of the wall: Evolving journalism ethics
Technology and the down economy have created a tumultuous time for ethical issues in the media industry. But it has also created a time of experimentation, out of which websites such as Bakersfield Express have been born. Join BE editor Jennifer Baldwin and other local news experts for a panel discussion on “The Future of Journalism Ethics” at 7 p.m., May 19, at CSUB.
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Jobless grads come home in reverse brain drain
With unemployment numbers soaring, many college graduates are moving home to Bakersfield to save money while job searching. But jobs are scarce, so they’re getting creative in their quest – and learning to live with Mommy and Daddy’s rules once again.
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Battle makes early withdrawal from city council race
The executive director of Stop the Violence, Sean Battle, has announced he will not be running for Irma Carson’s Ward 1 seat on the Bakersfield City Council afterall. Seven others have filed intentions to run for the position.
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In Season Now: Beets, squash blossoms, green garlic
Columnist Michelle Beck shares recipes for produce you’ll find now at the Farmers’ Market: beets, squash blossoms, green garlic, and spring onions. Plus, TV shows you don’t want to miss, including “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” and the PBS cooking show by the folks at Cook’s Illustrated, “America’s Test Kitchen.”
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Nominate women with a heart for Bakersfield
Garden Pathways, a local nonprofit that offers family mentoring and youth arts programs, is seeking nominations for its annual “Women with a Heart for Bakersfield” honor program.
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Comedic concert pianist draws awe and a few ‘yee-has’
Accomplished pianist Rudolf Budginas treated Bakersfield to an entertaining lesson in the history of musical composition, and even formed an impromptu “Bakers Band” with audience members. Read the review by Beverley Park.
