Tag archive for ‘culture’
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Spring exhibits celebrate flora and fauna at BMOA
Four new exhibitions celebrating nature and the garden open Thursday, March 11 at the Bakersfield Museum of Art, including an elegant exhibit on the special meaning of animals in Japanese culture.
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Public art galleries respond to tough economy
Despite decreased revenues of up to 25 percent, and one landlord’s bankruptcy, Bakersfield’s public art galleries are holding strong to provide art and arts education to the community.
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Huell Howser just loves Kern County
Host of “California’s Gold” chooses variety of episodes, including the premiere of the newly restored Lopez-Hill House, to air as part of KVPT’s Salute to Kern County this Thursday and Sunday.
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Photo exhibit opens up a world of smiles
A joint project between Kern County and Russian photographers shows that smiling crosses language and cultural divides. The exhibit is on display through December in Bakersfield.
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Dia de los Muertos celebrations are to die for
The Bakersfield Museum of Art hosts art and family altar exhibits, while Cruz Ramos brings Day of the Dead back to Golden State Mall “with a vengeance.” You don’t want to miss her six-foot-tall paper maché of Michael Jackson.
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New year celebrated by local Indian community
Happy New Year 2066 – in the Vikram Samwat Indian calendar. It is the year ushered in this past weekend by Diwali, the Hindu, Jain and Sikh festival of lights.
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Women’s art show goes on despite vandalism, theft
Burn The Witch IV features more than 300 works of art – including live performances – by women of all ages and backgrounds in Bakersfield.
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Arvin’s Mosque of Peace
Small Muslim community makes a home among mostly Hispanic neighbors, and worships in a converted taco stand.
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Get some popcorn, it’s time for FLICS
Bakersfield’s international film society kicks off its 28th season this Friday, Sept. 11, at the Fox Theater.
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Introducing the Arts & Culture section
Welcome to the Arts & Culture section of Bakersfield Express.
