Tag archive for ‘music’
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‘Nearly Neil’ stages a memorable Diamond tribute
He wasn’t quite Neil Diamond, but Bobby Bruce’s “Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band” certainly presented an entertaining tribute to the artist’s 40-plus years of songwriting and performing at the Rabobank Theater.
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‘Nutcracker’ to enchant Bakersfield for 32nd year
Civic Dance Center and the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra are partnering up for their traditional holiday performance Dec. 11, 12 and 13.
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Celebrate the holidays this First Friday
Carolers, carriage rides, Christmas shopping and photos with Santa turn this month’s First Friday arts stroll into a holiday celebration. Friday evening, Dec. 4, the Downtown Arts District will feature a variety of events for adults, children and even pooches.
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Celtic music revival takes over Bakersfield
Topped off by the first-ever Bakersfield Celtic Music Festival, an unintentional surge of Scottish and Irish performances causes November to be dubbed “Celtic Music Month.”
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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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Community concert season off to a jiving start
Series opens with a tribute to old-time jazz by the Jim Cullum Jazz Band. Next up: an international journey with the Russian Seasons Dance Company.
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Jazz about town: Venue closes, band may fold also
Despite the latest news of music venue The Basement closing, and the possible shuttering of the Golden Empire Hot Jazz Society, there are still many jazz shows to see in Bakersfield.
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Musicians, apply for this grant
The Arts Council of Kern is looking for musicians of any genre and language to apply for an opportunity to audition, train and play for audiences in Kern County.
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Singing camp offers lessons far beyond how to sing
Former American Idol contestant Amy Adams touches the hearts of local youth who learn to believe in themselves.
