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Index Air Supply ................................................ 24 Summerland Tour .................................... 25 Bakersfield Museum of Art show .......... 26 Arts Alive .................................................. 27 The Lowdown with Matt Munoz.............. 28 Pie-eating contest.................................... 30 Summer Fun Fair...................................... 32 Calendar .............................................. 33-35

CHAPTER TEN: A new beginning I will open another door .... This time destined to leave it all behind, for what was to come is far more important than my darkest past. No more holding back. I open the door, which led me to freedom! A burst of wind came flying into the room as I opened my eyes to the beautiful bright spring light.

A new beginning has arrived, with every tool and every sense of knowledge necessary to overcome any obstacle in my life. The melody was a good one. I knew then I had chosen wisely. With a toast to the present, my past drifts softly into the distance upon the back of a light breeze.

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“I was taking some art classes and they asked me to do a mural, a replica of ‘Creation of Man,’ with God touching Adam’s finger. It’s like the beginning of everything. And the beginning of my career, too, with murals. I was surprised when I found out I was getting paid to do it.” — Sebastian Muralles, whose colorful work can be seen at the Kern County Museum, the Allen Road Veterinary Hospital, many city electrical boxes and the stunning three-panel Dali-esque tribute to Bakersfield’s guitar makers at Front Porch Music

Wall-to-wall inspiration You may not know him, but you know his art BY JENNIFER SELF Californian lifestyles editor jself@bakersfield.com

hen you spend days or weeks painting a mural on the side of a building, you learn pretty quickly just how many over-the-shoulder art critics there are in the world. But Sebastian Muralles — one of the most prolific mural artists in Bakersfield — doesn’t rattle easily, taking the unsolicited advice and comments in stride. “When you’re in the process of doing the mural, they see the beginning and the intermediate process, and people judge it. They can’t picture how it’s going to look at the end. But at the same time, it’s kind of good for people to see me work because they talk about it.” And that talk has led to a mountain of work for Muralles, 33, whose art graces the walls of several Mexican restaurants, including two murals at the newest La Mina, in the southwest. “I was inspired by the art of (Los Angeles muralist) El Mac. When you enter at the right, there’s a face of a girl and one side of the face looks like a sunset and the other side is more like the moon, nighttime. Her hair transitions into horses. It’s like modern Mexican art. She’s supposed to represent Mother Earth.” Other samples of his vivid, colorful work can be seen at the Kern County Museum, the Allen Road Veterinary Hospital, many city electrical boxes and the stunning three-panel Dali-esque tribute to Bakersfield’s guitar makers at Front Porch Music — not to mention murals at several schools, including his own junior high in Arvin, where his career as an artist began at age 13. “I was taking some art classes and they asked me to do a mural, a replica of ‘Creation of Man,’ with God touching Adam’s finger. It’s like the beginning of everything. And the beginning of my career, too, with murals.

Eye Gallery reception tonight! The public is invited this evening to view all the pieces in our 2013 Eye Gallery series, a multi-part narrative told in pictures and words by 10 talented local artists. Doors open at 6 p.m. today at the museum, 1930 R St., and the cost to attend is $10 (free for museum members).

“I was surprised when I found out I was getting paid to do it.” Muralles, who was born in Guatemala City and raised in Lamont, has a son, Alex, with wife Maria. He works 40-plus hours a week as lead machine operator at NuSil Silicone Technology and another four to six hours a day at his art. His murals are so indemand, clients are put on a twomonth waiting list. “For me, it’s more like a hobby and I get paid for it,” Muralles said of his art. “I’m looking more for publicity more than the money, but the money helps a lot. I do it more to show people what I can do and to throw messages out there.” Muralles took time away from his busy day to answer more of our questions. You had the challenge of ending our 10-part Eye Gallery story. Was that tough? It was a challenge to be able to carry on other artists’ point of view in the story. The fact that the character in the story seemed to be in a confused situation made it harder to find a conclusion. However, I knew I needed to bring the positive side to the story, so wrapping it up with a positive ending was a must for me. The solution to the main character's problem and confusion was always within her. Which is what I think most of the time happens to many people in this real world we live in. When did you know art would be a lifelong passion? At only age 5 I was drawing replicas of many cartoon characters and felt the passion for colors. How do you challenge your-

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Sebastian Muralles works 40-plus hours a week as lead machine operator at NuSil Silicone Technology and another four to six hours a day at his art.

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self artistically? I’m always looking up different artists. That really helped me a lot; you get to see art in a different way. You have to really pay close attention to detail and the meaning of stuff. You start to

learn to read the art more. Besides all the “helpful” advice from people watching you work, are there other drawbacks to painting murals? Just the fact of being out in the heat here in Bakersfield; that’s the other thing that’s not that good. What is the biggest, most ambitious mural you’ve done to date? The biggest one of I’ve ever done in a public place was at the Kern County Museum. I painted it with an artist from LA and

some students. It was a timeline of people who came out of Bakersfield: Ming, Lopez, Bonnie Owens, and other stuff like the Clock Tower, oil derricks, oil field workers. Toward the end of the mural, there’s a portrait of my son fishing at the canal. That’s representing the future. What does your art say about you? I like a positive, colorful feeling and somehow I like to incorporate nature in most of my paintings.

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hat do the sedate pop love songs of Air Supply and hell-raising party anthems of AC/DC have in common? Musically, absolutely nothing. But for hordes of multifaceted fans packing the clubs of Sydney, Australia, during the ’70s, devil-horned hand gestures were as common as slow dancing. “There weren’t many gigs in Australia, so you had to get whatever work you could to stay alive,” said singer-songwriter Graham Russell, one-half of best-selling vocal duo Air Supply, who appear at Bright House Networks Amphitheatre on Saturday. “I remember us opening for AC/DC a couple of times at a famous bar in Sydney called the Bondi Lifesaver. It used to get packed with several thousand people.” Russell, 63, and bandmate Russell Hitchcock, 64, went on to become one of the biggest-selling acts Down Under before conquering the States, a badge of honor Russell wears proudly. “We got thrown to the lions really quick. We thought we were going to get killed, but we stuck it out. Just really cool guys. I think they’re the greatest rock and roll band in the world.” While AC/DC perfected the art of the rock hook, Air Supply rewrote the book on pop ballads after first meeting in 1975 during a production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” both had starred in. “We were the only two guys that hadn’t been in a stage show before, so we were kind of the outcasts, always hanging out together. We both loved The Beatles, both had the same name, born in the same month. All these things were kind of building up. When I heard his voice in the chorus for the first time, I heard something great no one else did.” The duo took their newly developed act to any available open mic. On stage, Russell’s soft mid-range complemented Hitchcock’s dramatic high-pitched leads, making them an instant hit. Within a few months of their formation, the two were signed to a major label on the strength of their hit, “Love and Other Bruises.” “Australia is a tough place, especially for a rock and roll band,” Russell said. “Back then, we were a little softer. Even with a radio hit, we had no choice but to build a following from the ground up.” To some degree, Air Supply was following the playbook written by fellow Aussies Little River Band, which had already enjoyed some success in the States.

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“Back in those days, you kind of left bread crumbs for everyone else to follow. Little River Band certainly made it easier for us. One day I ran into Glenn Shorrock (of Little River Band) and he said, ‘Whatever you do, get out of Australia. Get over to the U.S.’” Russell and Hitchcock took that advice, scoring a coveted tour slot opening for Rod Stewart in 1977, but the reception from audiences was lukewarm. “We thought we were unstoppable back home, but of course being big in Australia means nothing on the world scene.” But that wouldn’t last. The world was about to catch up, after the launch of a string of singles that would become defining hits: “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “Every Woman in the World,” “The One That You Love,” “Here I Am,” “Even the Nights Are Better,” “Making Love Out of Nothing at All.” “When we did finally break, we were ready. We had the songs, everyone loved Russell’s voice, Australia was hip, suddenly love songs were very hip, and, I think, it was a new decade. People were ready for something different and new like they are at the turn of a new decade. People just latched onto us.” Like Little River Band and AC/DC did for Russell and Hitchcock, Air Supply paved the way for an Aussie

invasion into the ’80s, with acts such as Men At Work, INXS, Midnight Oil and more following their lead. “Everyone is so different, but we share so much of the same in terms of how we got here. I happen to write a lot of romantic songs because I think I’m that type of person. If, during your lifetime, you dot the i’s and cross the right t’s, things happen. The feeling was incredible. We were doing our dream job, and we rode that wave for five years. Then, of course, people stop playing your records and things change.” Adapting to changing tastes, Air Supply continued on the live circuit, finding fans in places they’d never imagined. “Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Colombia, all distant places. They knew everything about us. It was chaos, like Beatlemania. There were 300 to 400 people outside the hotel at any moment. We couldn’t get out. Once, in Vietnam, they made this human tunnel for us to run through to get to our car.” Russell and Hitchcock are happy to continue playing the hits, but they’ve got some new music up their sleeve as well: a new set of dance-oriented tracks set to be released later this summer. Also in production is a new Broadway musical set to the duo’s catalog of hits. “We’re in an age when radio is not going to play your music, so it’s up to the artist. We’ll play all the hits, but our new stuff is going to turn some heads for sure.”

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Forecast: Everclear with thunder Alexakis lines up aggressive acts for tour BY ALAN SCULLEY Contributing writer

ast year, Art Alexakis of Everclear joined forces with Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray to create the first Summerland festival tour. But it wasn’t everything Alexakis wanted the tour to be. “I wanted to do something more aggressive,” Alexakis said in a phone interview. “It’s just like you had two real rock bands last year. You had Everclear and you had Lit. And everything else was kind of, I mean, great bands, Marcy Playground, Gin Blossoms — great songs — but not real like aggressive rock bands. And Sugar Ray is all Mark McGrath. It’s almost like a Vegas show, he does so many covers. It’s super entertaining and fun. But it’s just not what I wanted to do. I wanted to do bands that were real rock bands.” So Alexakis and McGrath split up this year, with Alexakis bringing back Summerland and McGrath putting together the first Under the Sun tour. “I didn’t want to offend anyone, but I just wanted to do it myself,” Alexakis said of the Summerland tour. “And I’ve got to tell you, I’m so much happier

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with the tour, with the bands, with the venues we’re playing.” This year’s Summerland lineup — which rolls into Bakersfield for a show at Bright House Networks Amphitheatre on Sunday — is certainly more rocking than the inaugural bill. Everclear is joined this time by Live, Filter and Sponge. It’s a step in the right direction, Alexakis said, although he thinks the best is yet to come for the Summerland tour. “I had a list of bands,” he said, explaining how he settled on this summer’s lineup. “I went through all of the guys, and some girls in some cases. And there were some bands I was trying to get, well not some bands, there were a couple of bands that couldn’t do it this year because of scheduling or because of family or whatever. But they want

to be involved with it next year. So I’m pretty stoked. All the work I did for this tour basically looks like I’m going to have the tour I want to have next year.” All four bands on this year’s Summerland tour certainly qualify as rock radio hitmakers. Live, which is touring with new singer Chris Shinn replacing original vocalist Ed Kowalczyk, had three No. 1 hits — “Lightning Crashes,” “Selling the Drama” and “Lakini’s Juice” — plus more than a half-dozen top 20 singles. Filter has five top 20 hits to its credit, including the top 10 rock hits “Take a Picture” and “Hey Man Nice Shot.” Sponge, meanwhile, scored five top 20 rock singles in a recording career that has now stretched nearly 20 years. As for Everclear, the band put out three albums that each sold more than a million copies, “Sparkle and Fade,” “So Much for the Afterglow” (1996) and 2000’s “Songs from an American Movie, Vol. 1: Learning How to Smile.” Those albums gave the band nine rock radio hits, including the chart-toppers

“Father of Mine” and “Wonderful.” But the past decade has seen Everclear’s commercial fortunes fade, and Alexakis change out the band lineup. He also went through some considerable personal issues before getting the band — and his life — back on track over the past few years. In 2003, he jettisoned the other two members of Everclear, bassist Craig Montoya and drummer Greg Eklund, and formed a new five-man lineup, which backed him on the 2006 album, “Welcome to the Drama Club.” The record reflected the turmoil in Alexakis’ life at the time, including a divorce, bankruptcy and the death of his mother. The lineup continued to shift for the recording of the latest Everclear album, “Invisible Stars,” released last year. “Invisible Stars” marked a return to Everclear’s familiar guitar-based mix of punk, pop and grunge. Its mood — far more upbeat than on “Welcome to the Drama Club” — reflected the positive turns in Alexakis’ life, including a new

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marriage and more settled band situation. “Whatever you go through in life is going to leave its mark,” Alexakis said. “I can look at my face right now in the mirror and I’m still the same guy I was 20 years ago, 15 or 20 years ago. But I’ve got more lines in my face, just like all of us do. I’ve got to watch what I eat. I’ve got take care of myself a lot more. I can’t just throw myself around like I used to. But my heart’s still there. The fire in my belly is still there. “I think that’s what I was trying to communicate with that record,” he said.

Everclear’s headlining set on the Summerland tour will include several of the band’s biggest hits, but it won’t be a marathon set by any means. “No one has long sets on Summerland, that’s the whole beauty of it,” Alexakis said. “This is patterned after the radio shows of the ’90s, when you’d go out and see eight or 10, 12 great bands during the process of a day and you’d see like each band would play like seven or eight songs. You’d get two or three hit songs, a new single, a couple of fan favorites, and boom, the next band would come on.”

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Franz A. Bischoff’s “Arroyo Seco Bridge, 1912” is an oil on canvas painting. It will be among the works on display at Summer 2013 Exhibitions opening this evening at the Bakersfield Museum of Art. PHOTOS COURTESY OF BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM OF ART

Four stunning exhibitions, including Visual Arts Fest, open tonight BY CAMILLE GAVIN Contributing writer

splendid array of styles and subject matter, along with a bit of local history, make up the four parts of the Summer 2013 Exhibitions opening this evening at the Bakersfield Museum of Art. Heading the list is a selection of California Impressionism paintings on loan from the Irvine Museum. “Many of the paintings in this exhibition depict the effects of natural light over oceanic scenes, glorious mountainsides, and lush open fields,” said BMOA curator Vikki Cruz. It includes the work of about 10 early 20th century artists, many of whom came here from the East Coast seeking the kind of weather that would allow them to paint almost yearround. At least one artist was already a westerner, however. Phil Paradise, born in Oregon in 1905, spent most of his growing up years in Bakersfield, where his first studies were with Bakersfield High School art teachers Clarence Cullimore and Ruth Heil Emerson. “During the Great Depression, Paradise began to work in a regionalist style, a manner of painting that reflected the dire circumstances of city and farm life,” Cruz said. “His oil painting ‘The Corral’ features several horses gathered in a corral under a darkened sky.” Although the artist spent most of his career in the Los Angeles area and the Central Coast, he came back here for a few years in the 1990s before returning to Santa Barbara, where he died in 1997 at age 91. Visitors will find some scenes reminiscent of the Kern County landscape, such as Granville Redmond’s “Flowers Under the Oaks,” which looks very much like a broad, grassy meadow on Tejon Ranch

Louis Chavez’s “When the Levee Breaks” is acrylic on board.

Summer 2013 Exhibitions When: Opening reception 6 to 8 p.m. today Where: Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. Admission: $10; free to members Information: 323-7219

during the wildflower season. The California Impressionism collection is displayed in both the Cunningham and the Dezember galleries at the art museum. A highlight of this evening’s reception will be the announcement of winners in the annual Small Works Visual Arts Festival, which drew 37 entrants this year. Gordon Fuglie, director of the Central California Museum of Art in Atascadero, made the selections. Artists who entered the competition were asked to submit work measuring 10by-10 inches on the theme “Lost But Not Forgotten.” All are displayed in the Chevron Gallery adjacent to the reception desk and all are for sale.

Cruz said Louis Chavez’s “When the Levee Breaks” is just one example of that theme. His acrylic painting is based on the Mississippi flood of 1927 and the title is from a song written about the event. “Chavez’s painting depicts a Mississippi delta crow perched on a guitar made from a cigar box floating down the river,” she said. “Although much was lost during this devastating event, memories live on through music and stories told by those affected.” Both the new and the old are depicted in the still life photo exhibit of Andrzej Maciejewski, a native of Poland who now lives in Canada. Maciejewski photographs in a unique manner that is inspired by old masters of painting, like Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Henri Fantin Latour, Louis Melendez or painters of the Dutch school. “The photographer wanted to achieve similar effect in his photographs, but unlike his predecessors, he included labels to indicate the way today’s foods are packaged and sold,” Cruz said. “By including

Andrezej Maciejewski’s “Still Life” is an archival inkjet print.

the stickers, he exposes the produce’s origin, indicating the lengths food travels to end up in supermarkets and thus brings this historical-appearing image into a very current setting.” Cruz said Maciejewski took the original photos with a Sinar view camera and printed them on a high-quality archival paper called Hahnemuhle. Each picture is 24-by-30 inches and mounted in custom wooden frames. This year’s Eye Gallery, a partnership between the museum and The Californian, is called “96 Hours,” and is a collaboration of 10 artists who were given that period of time to complete their part of a visual narrative. “One piece at a time, each artist contributes a layer to the plot, characters, style, and mood of the narrative,” Cruz said. “There is neither a mastermind nor pre-conceived plot, yet, in the end, a story is told.” Each artist was provided with reproductions of the preceding pages and writ-

Nancy Putney’s “Wings of Extinction I” is a watercolor.

ten storyline in sequence. The individual contributions were published in the Eye Street section on a weekly basis. “In the end, we have one collaborative work of art that can be examined as a whole, as well as admired for the beauty of each individual page,” the curator

said. “The viewer is challenged to study each page separately and imagine how it relates to its predecessors.” All four exhibits will be on display through Sept. 1 during the art museum’s usual hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and 12-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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Eye Street Camille Gavin CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

Winds blow a patriotic spirit Pre-holiday concert set at Olive Drive Church

onductor John Biller and the Bakersfield Winds are ready to puff up our patriotic feelings with their annual pre-Independence Day concert on Monday at Olive Drive Church. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve attended several of their patriotic concerts and for me, the most stirring moment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the kind that often brings a few tears to my eyes â&#x20AC;&#x201D;is the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Armed Forces Salute.â&#x20AC;? And in a recent phone conversation with Biller I was glad to hear him say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do it again this year.â&#x20AC;? This particular arrangement by Bob Lowden is a medley of songs that signify all four branches of the military. The narrator, Ed

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Hughes, asks audience members who have served or are serving, to stand as their branchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s song is played. And thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually a good response. The band, which started on an informal basis, now has about 40 members and performs three concerts a year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the beginning it was just a bunch of musicians who love to

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play,â&#x20AC;? Biller said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was kind of like putting together a garage band and now this is our 10th year going on 11.â&#x20AC;? Many, if not most, are teachers either in public schools or who give private lessons, and several are members of the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. Biller teaches at Stockdale High School and is music minister at Rosedale Bible Church. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wonderful group to work with,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And one of the most phenomenal things is they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get paid.â&#x20AC;?

In telling me about the program to be played on Monday evening, the conductor made note of one well-known piece that some people think should be our national anthem. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re playing a very pretty (version) of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;America the Beautifulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; arranged by Carmen Dragon,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful, over the top with lush harmonies and key changes added to it.â&#x20AC;? The program begins with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Star- Spangled Banner,â&#x20AC;? and ends with John Philip Sousaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stars and Stripes Forever.â&#x20AC;? In between are Alan Silvestriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Captain America March"; "National Emblemâ&#x20AC;? by Edwin Eugene Bagley; â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Tribute to Stephen Fosterâ&#x20AC;? by Sammy Nestico; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Appalachian Morningâ&#x20AC;? by Robert Sheldon; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dixieland Jamâ&#x20AC;? arranged by Lowden; and Sousaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Semper Fidelis.â&#x20AC;? As in the past, admission to the concert is free, but a donation of $5 helps to pay expenses.

Civil rights dramatized â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Good Negroâ&#x20AC;? is a dramatization of the personal stories of three black leaders as they carried out their public roles in the Civil Rights era of the 1960s in the midst of death threats from the Ku Klux Klan, FBI wiretaps and

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Party like a Puerto Rican Festival coming to Stramler Park

he Dia de San Juan Puerto Rican Festival coming to Stramler Park on Sunday has all the makings of an island dance party con sabor. Organized by the Bakersfield chapter of Boricuas Unidos de California, the festival is marking its 18th year in Kern. Longtime Boricuas Unidos de California adviser Inocencio “Chencho” Madera, 62, said the event was founded as a way for the Kern Puerto Rican community to unite and celebrate the colorful traditions of the island. Madera was born in the Puerto Rican municipality of Guayanilla. “Puerto Ricans don’t have many events to call their own, so they cherish it. We are united that day.” The Dia de San Juan, or Festival of Saint John the Baptist, is celebrated around the globe a number of different ways. In Europe, Saint John’s Day festivities are closely associated with the ancient pagan traditions of preChristian times. Since John the Baptist is the patron saint of Puerto Rico and the namesake of the capital city (San Juan), his day is widely cel-

ebrated with big parties on the beaches on the Eve of St. John’s Day, traditionally celebrated on June 23. One tradition is to walk backward into the ocean and fall in 12 times at midnight on the beginning of the 24th. “Dia de San Juan is even bigger outside of Puerto Rico,” Madera said. “So much has changed there. It’s even hard to find salsa music on the island. The younger generation needs to keep our traditions alive.” A walk to the ocean may be out of the question, but a feast of food and music is not. On Sunday, vendors will sell authentic Puerto Rican food, including arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas) and empanadillas (spicy baked beef pies), along with desserts, cold beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Similar to the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Boston, New York hosts the largest Puerto Rican festival and parade in the nation. With growing awareness and support, Madera said the Kern festival could become a popular tradition. “In Los Angeles it’s also getting really big; about 15,000 people show up for their festival. This type of event is great for the community of Bakersfield.” Once you’ve had your fill of spicy foods and cool drinks, the traditional Latin sounds of the island will draw you to the dance floor. Lined up to perform are

Bakersfield’s only full-time salsa music group, Salsa Solution, and veteran ensemble Los Hermanos Hernandez. Deejay Michael Anthony will keep the rhythm going until the event winds down at dusk. “Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.” Gates open at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10. Children 12 and under free. Stramler Park is located at 3805 Chester Ave.

Upcoming shows This summer’s big ticket live music schedule has been on the slow side, but that doesn’t mean you should stop marking your calendars. Keep these shows on your radar in the coming weeks and months: Ghost Trees at Dagny’s Coffeehouse on July 1; Kottonmouth Kings, X-Clan, Imperial Soundclash at B Ryder’s on July 16; Tijuana Panthers and GRMLN at Sandrini’s on July 22; Amy Grant at the Fox on July 24; Ghoul at Jerry’s Pizza on July 27; Atlas Genius at B Ryder’s on Aug. 8; Courtney Love (!) at the Fox on Aug. 24; Bam Margera at Elements Venue on Sept. 11; Gary Allan, Sheryl Crow at Rabobank Arena Sept. 15.

Matt’s picks An Evening of Punk at Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., Friday, 8pm, $5, 3228900. The reaction from conservative diners inquiring about the weekend entertainment line-up downstairs at Sandrini’s is always

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Bakersfield Latin dance ensemble Salsa Solution appears Sunday at Stramler Park.

a hoot, and this show has all the makings of a Tipper Gore nightmare. A cavalcade of punk acts from the serious to high-larious, they should keep your ears on edge: Black F*g (Tribute to Black Flag), The Objex, The Mormons, Mobius Dick, and Closing In. Metal Night at B Ryder’s, 7401 White Lane, Friday, 9 p.m., $5, 397-7304. A night of headbanging goodness is guaranteed when Bakersfield’s official flag wavers of the genre, Meditated Assault, make a return to the stage after a short absence. Always up for a good time, they’ve also polished up their sound to become a local force of original heavy rock. Also rolling through are bands Ruach, The Slow Forward, and APOTA. Indie Showcase at The Gate, 2010 O St., Satur-

Matt Munoz is editor of Bakotopia.com, a sister website of The Californian that devotes itself to promoting Bakersfield’s art scene. Matt’s column appears every Thursday in Eye Street.

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North Carolina experimental jazz duo Ghost Trees appears at Dagny’s Coffeehouse on Monday. Pictured are saxophonist Brent Bagwell and drummer Seth Nanaa. day, 7 p.m., $7. If you’d rather avoid having beer spilled all over you by adult bar rowdies, you can always hang with a cleaner bunch over at The Gate for this all ages, indie

rock show. Appearing are local bands Burn the Ships, featuring local singer songwriter Landen Belardes, plus Jam Room Jungle, and The Summer Initiative. Highly recommended.

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TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE FOX THEATER BOX OFFICE, RUSSO’S BOOKS AT THE MARKETPLACE, EMPORIUM WESTERN STORE – 661-322-5200 – 888-825-5484 – FoxTheaterOnline.com - Vallitix.com

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Fried-and-true Southern cooking Festival will be a food lover’s paradise BY MIRANDA WHITWORTH Contributing writer

ubbling, frying, baking and simmering: It may sound like a hot way to spend a June day in Bakersfield, but the soul food at the Sizzling South Summer Festival on Saturday is sure to be worth a little sweat. Noble Park will be transformed into a food lover’s paradise, as cooks working their magic in mobile kitchens give attendees a taste of the recipes the South was built on. Presented by the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce, the festival acts as a showcase for local restaurants and food trucks that specialize in Southern cooking. Chamber president Ali Morris is looking forward to bringing the culinary masters together and helping them spread the good word. “We have several restaurants around town that are experiencing a challenge trying to get their menus out and get people to really know what their food is like. This is giving them an opportunity to provide samples to the public and create some new clientele.” Golden fried chicken tops the list of samples, along with catfish, talapia, creamy macaroni and cheese and slow-simmered collard greens, among other delicacies. And Morris warns attendees to save room because a sweet Southern favorite will be heating up the ovens and the competition. “We are anticipating cobbler from the Cobbler King and if we can get enough participation, we hope to have a cobbler contest. Anybody who feels like they can impress the crowds is welcome

COMING SUNDAY With Independence Day one week away, you’ve got all this patriotism pent up inside you but aren’t sure how to let it out? We’ve got you covered. Sunday Eye Street has your complete guide to celebrating the 4th — from our annual guide to the best of the new fireworks to details on the many public displays around town to good oldfashioned picnics. Let us help you plan your holiday fun.

Taste of the Sizzling South Summer Festival When: 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday Where: Noble Park, 700 South P St. Admission: $10 for KCBCC members, $15 nonmembers, $5 children 12 and under Information: kcbcc.net or 326-1529

to participate.” Linda’s Place, a restaurant in the southwest, has signed on for the festival, and several catering trucks are expected to roll up, including those from Uncle's and Fabious' Corner, which closed the doors of its Chester Avenue restaurant earlier this year and lives on through its truck and Facebook page. While the event is centered around Southern cuisine, craft vendors, activities for kids and cultural dance presentations are also on the list. As the KCBCC members spread the word about Southern food and lifestyle, they are hoping the event will help future entrepreneurs find inspiration. Proceeds from the Sizzling South Summer Festival will benefit a trip to the Annual Ron Brown Business Economic Summit and Youth Scholarship Awards Gala. This year the event takes place in Fresno, and Morris intends to make the trip along with several business-minded youngsters. “This is a good opportunity to get them to learn about business, network with other youth that are business minded and foster that entrepreneurial mindset now. It's not about just getting a job. We want our kids to get a good education; then we want them to start their own businesses and hire some people."

Deen: ‘I is what I is and I’m not changing’ BY DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer

NEW YORK — Paula Deen was dropped by Wal-Mart and her name was stripped from four buffet restaurants on Wednesday, hours after she went on television and tearfully defended herself amid the mounting fallout over her admission of using a racial slur. The story has become both a day-by-day struggle by a successful businesswoman to keep her career afloat and an object lesson on the level of tolerance and forgiveness in society for being caught making an insensitive remark. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Wednesday that it ended its relationship with Deen and will not place “any new orders beyond what’s already committed.” Caesars Entertainment Corp. said it had been “mutually decided” with Deen to remove her name from its restaurants in Joliet, Ill.; Tunica, Miss.; Cherokee, N.C.; and Elizabeth, Ind. At the same time, Deen’s representatives released letters of support from nine companies that do business with the chef and promised to continue. There’s evidence that a backlash is growing against the Food Network, which tersely announced last Friday that it was cutting ties with one of its stars. The Rev. Jesse Jackson said Deen had called him and he agreed to help her, saying she shouldn’t become a sacrificial lamb over the issue of racial intolerance. “What she did was wrong, but she can change,” Jackson said. During a deposition in a discrimination lawsuit filed by an ex-employee, the chef, who specializes in Southern comfort food, admitted to using the N-word in the past. The lawsuit also accuses Deen of using the slur when planning her brother’s 2007 wedding, saying she wanted black servers in white coats, shorts and bow ties for a “Southern plantationstyle wedding.” Deen said she didn’t recall using the word “plantation” and denied using the N-word to describe waiters. She said she quickly dismissed the idea of having all black servers. Deen told Matt Lauer on “Today” on Wednesday that she could only recall using the Nword once. She said she remembered using it when retelling a story about when she was held at

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Paula Deen appeared on “Today” on Wednesday and tearfully begged sponsors not to dump her.

gunpoint by a robber who was black while working as a bank teller in the 1980s in Georgia. In the deposition, she also said she may also have used the slur when recalling conversations between black employees at her restaurants. Asked in the deposition if she had used the word more than once, she said, “I’m sure I have, but it’s been a very long time.” Her “Today” show appearance was a do-over from last Friday, when Deen didn’t show up for a promised and promoted interview. Deen told Lauer she had been overwhelmed last week. She said she was heartbroken by the controversy and she wasn’t a racist. “I’ve had to hold friends in my arms while they’ve sobbed because they know what’s been said about me is not true and I’m having to comfort them,” she said. Looking distressed and with her voice breaking, Deen said if there was someone in the audience who had never said something they wished they could take back, “please pick up that stone and throw it as hard at my head so it kills me. I want to meet you. I want to meet you.” It’s an apparent reference to the biblical passage about whether a woman guilty of adultery should be stoned: “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” “I is what I is and I’m not changing,” Deen said. “There’s someone evil out there that saw what I worked for and wanted it.” An uncomfortable Lauer tried

to end the interview, but Deen repeated that anyone who hasn’t sinned should attack her. Asked by Lauer whether she had any doubt that blacks consider use of the N-word offensive, Deen said: “I don’t know, Matt. I have asked myself that so many times, because it is so distressing to go into my kitchen and hear” what some young people are telling each other. Deen said she appreciated fans who have expressed anger at the Food Network for dropping her, but said she didn’t support a boycott of the network. Through social media, the network has been attacked by people who said executives there acted in haste to get rid of Deen. Save for the brief announcement late Friday that it wasn’t renewing Deen’s contract, Food Network executives have refused to discuss the case publicly, or say whether the network plans to address Deen’s fans. There have been online reports that the Food Network removed Deen’s programs from the air as early as Saturday; the network wouldn’t speak about what it has or hasn’t put on the air. Starting last weekend, there has been a steady erosion of support for the network. The YouGov Brandindex, a measurement of how consumers perceive a particular company or product, said the Food Network’s score — which had been generally positive — had dropped by 82 percent in a week. The network has a negative image in the South and West, spokesman Drew Kerr said.

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Who doesn’t love pie? You can enjoy a tasty treat while helping a good cause at the Pie in July pie-eating contest and fundraiser.

Contest seeks slice of the pie for good cause Eating competition to push stamina, stomachs to the limit BY ASHLEY FISCHER Contributing writer

renda Findley’s got her finger in quite a few pies — and Wednesday’s Pie in July pie sale and pie-eating contest is no exception. A stay-at-home-mom by day, Findley spends much of her spare time volunteering with Step of Faith Ministries, where her goal is “preparing young people for future leadership roles.” Since becoming involved with Step of Faith nearly two years ago, Findley has developed a series of quarterly, community-grounded events that she and the children can both coordinate. And this year’s Pie in July is the first of what she hopes will become a much larger annual fundraiser. All proceeds raised from the sale of pies, which are provided by Marie Callender’s, plus the $2 entry fees from the pie-eating contest, will benefit the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House — a charity hand-picked by the eight members of Findley’s youth team. “I was meeting with the kids,” said Findley, “and we were talking about different things that they could do, and we really liked the idea of selling pies — just about everybody likes pie. Then, one of the youth came up with the name of ‘Pie in July,’ and we just ran with it.” In addition to picking the names of events and the charities they will ultimately benefit, the youth (whose ages range from 10 to “college age”) are in charge of striking out into the community to speak with business leaders to spread the word about the pie-eating contest, as well as sell those tasty pies. Six varieties of Marie Callender’s pies are

Pie in July pie-eating contest and fundraiser When: Pies available for purchase until Wednesday; pie-eating contest at 10 a.m. Where: Pie pickup and contest at Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House, 420 34th St. Admission: $12 per pie; $2 entry fee for pie-eating contest Information: 834-5480

available for purchase on the Pie in July website for $12. Flavors are: apple, berry, Razzleberry, pumpkin, French apple, and of course, lemon meringue. All orders will be available for pick up at the Ronald McDonald House on Wednesday — just in time for all those Fourth of July barbecues. The pie-eating contest will take place that day, with the chow-down beginning at 10 a.m. A mere $2 is all it costs to test the limits of your stomach-stretching capacity, and to have a chance to win one of the three prizes provided by the Ronald McDonald House. The rules are fairly simple. Two divisions: 13 years and older, or 12 years and younger, with pie size adjusted accordingly. No utensils or hands are allowed, and Marie Callender’s manager Darren Campbell said they will be sure to provide something that does some serious face staining — “maybe a baked Razzleberry or a blueberry; the messier the better.” The first to shove as much pie into their mouths (or “pie-hole,” if you will) as possible gets the glory, but hopefully not a stomachache. According to the official rules, “any visible signs of sickness (including vomiting, spitting, etc.)” will result in prompt disqualification.

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Sheryl Crow, Gary Allan coming to Rabobank THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN

Though he’s a little country and she’s a little rock ’n’ roll, the pairing of Gary Allan and Sheryl Crow — headed to Rabobank Arena for a show in September — is not as random as it may seem. There’s plenty of crossover appeal in both artists, especially Crow, whose country single debut, “Easy,” will be released in September. With an eye on converting the other’s fans, the singers have launched the “Free and Easy” tour. Allan Tickets for the Sept. 15 Bakersfield show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rabobank box office, by calling 800-745-3000, or visiting ticketmaster.com. Allan, a rare California-bred success story in the Nashville-centered world of country music, had a recent No. 1 hit with “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain).” His other chart toppers include “Tough Little Boys” and “Nothing on but the Radio.” Crow, a nine-time Grammy Award winner, has sold more than 35 million records, but her next release, “Feels Like Home,”

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Sheryl Crow performs at a Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum fundraiser in Los Angeles in 2011.

will be the first country album of her career. Country singer Drake White will open for the pair. The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets run from $33 to $73, plus a service fee.

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A summer fair with a retro feel

TICKET ROUNDUP Fox Theater 2001 H St. vallitix.com or 322-5200. (Listed ticket prices do not include additional fees.) Saturday: “The Good Negro,” 2 and 7:30 p.m. $19.50-$29.50. July 12: “Spank! A Fifty Shades Parody,” 8 p.m. $35. July 24: Amy Grant, 7 p.m. $40-$60. July 26: Jo Koy, 8 p.m. Friday, $29. July 31: Billy Currington, 7:30 p.m. $35$60. Oct. 5: Country Roads: A John Denver Celebration, 8 p.m. $26-$69. Oct. 26: 3 Faces of the King: An American Legend, celebrate the music, life and legacy of Elvis Presley, 8 p.m. $26-$69.

Theater opts for flair over fireworks with fundraiser BY STEFANI DIAS Californian assistant lifestyles editor sdias@bakersfield.com

Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. vallitix.com or 322-5200. (Listed ticket prices do not include additional fees.) July 23: Josh Abbott band, 7 p.m. $10. July 30: Asleep at the Wheel, 7 p.m. $20.50-$28.50. Aug. 15: Joel Crouse, 7 p.m. Free. Aug. 29: Phil Vassar, 7 p.m. $30.50$38.50.

Rabobank Convention Center 1001 Truxtun Ave. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. (Listed ticket prices do not include additional fees.) July 13: Ramon Ayala, 8 p.m. $40-$80. July 26: Jerry Seinfeld, 7 p.m. $45-$75. Aug. 20: WWE Smackdown, 7 p.m. $15$95. Sept. 15: Gary Allan and Sheryl Crow “Free & Easy Tour,” guest Drake White, 7 p.m. $33-$73. Oct. 6: “The Four Preps,” presented by Bakersfield Community Concert Association, 3 p.m. $80 for eight concerts. bakersfieldcca.org or 205-8522 or 589-2478. Nov. 1: Mike Epps, 7 p.m. $44-$51. Nov. 3: “Gold Dragon Acrobats,” presented by Bakersfield Community Concert Association, 3 p.m. $80 for seven concerts. bakersfieldcca.org or 205-8522 or 589-2478. Dec. 8: “Eve Selis,” presented by Bakersfield Community Concert Association, 3 p.m. $80 for six concerts. bakersfieldcca.org or 205-8522 or 589-2478. Jan. 31: The Fresh Beat Band concert, 6:30 p.m. $18 to $38.

Kern County Museum 3801 Chester Ave. vallitix.com or 322-5200. Sept. 7: Village Fest 2013, 6 p.m. $65.

Bright House Networks Amphitheater 11200 Stockdale Highway ticketmaster.com or all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 800-745-3000. Saturday: Air Supply, 7 p.m. $25 to $39. Sunday: Summerland Tour 2013 featuring Everclear, with Live, Filter and Sponge, 7 p.m. $30-$48. Outside The Box Film Festival,

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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld, shown performing in London in 2012, will appear on July 26 at the Rabobank Convention Center. vallitix.com or 322-5200. Nov. 8: Panels & Workshops, Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th Street. $25. Nov. 8-10: 3 Day Festival Pass, 9 a.m. Friday through 5 p.m. Sunday, Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $175 adults; $90 students. Nov. 8: Outside The Box Film Festival: Feature Film Movie, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $15 adults; $7.50 students. Nov. 10: Outside The Box Closing Night Wrap Party, 9 p.m., The Padre Hotel, 1702 18th St. $100.

Kern County Fairgrounds 1142 S. P St., Budweiser Pavilion The concerts are free with Kern County Fair paid admission. At press time, concert times were not available. Sept. 18: Unckle Kracker Sept. 19: REO Speedwagon Sept. 20: Zendaya Sept. 21: Jo Dee Messina Sept. 22: Mickey Thomas Sept. 23: Los Lobos Sept. 24: The Four Tops Sept. 25: Dustin Lynch with Lucky Ned Pepper Sept. 26: Kutless Sept. 27: The Hollywood Stones Sept. 28: Lonestar Sept. 29: Banda la Costena, with special guest Ana Victoria

Eagle Mountain Casino 681 S. Tule Reservation Road, Porterville. eaglemtncasino.com or 559-788-6220. All shows 8 p.m. $25 general; $35 reserved, unless specified. July 20: Sara Evans, 8:30 p.m.

veryone will celebrate the nation’s birth on July 4, but if you want to play up your patriotism this weekend, head over to The Empty Space. From apple pie and hot dogs to retro ’40s beauty styling and Americana crafts, the theater aims to ring in the 4th with fundraising. The fair marks a departure from The Empty Space’s usual summer fundraiser: a fireworks booth. The theater’s financial director, Kristina Saldana, said in an email that the board decided to change up its summer events to focus on more fundraising. “The first year (selling fireworks), it was new and exciting and we were the first and only in our theatre/arts community that had one, so we did very well, almost $4,000. ... The past two years, other groups in our community realized what a great opportunity it was and they got on board as well, so while we’ve have the privilege of working with them, we’ve also taken a slight cut in sales and manpower.” Saldana said board member Ellie Sivesind suggested a summer fair, modeled in part after the Santa’s workshop craft fair held in December. Tying it into the Fourth of July allowed the theater to incorporate a USO/Americana theme proposed by junior board member Vicky Lusk. To that effect, marketing director Michelle Guerrero will be offer pin-up hair and beauty styling for attendees. Once done up, guests can step back in time with an appearance by Captain America (played by actor Matthew Borton), who will play games with the kids, take pictures and give away prizes. Capture the moment at the photo booth, which will offer five-minute sessions for $2, with photos uploaded to the theater’s Facebook page or emailed to attendees. Local crafting duo St. Olive will offer patriotic wares along with between 10 to 15 other vendors, including: artist (and theater gallery curator) Jesus Fidel, illustrator Sandahl von Sydow, Peace, Love and Cupcakes Bakery, Greater World Gifts Fair Trade Store, jewelry by Katie Villarreal and Mariah Bathe, planterias by Alison Martin and Sissy’s Soy Candles. Along with crafts and face-painting, children will be able to compete in water balloon races, bean bag toss and whipped cream pie-eating contest. Kids games are $1 each or $5 for an all-day wristband, with prizes for every player. Adults can vie for victory in a hot dogeating contest, entry for which is included in a $20 VIP wristband covering entertainment and refreshments.

Summer Fun Fair When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Where: The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. Admission: Free; food/drinks $1-$5; kids games $1 each or $5 all-day games; VIP band for all games and food, $20 Information: 327-PLAY

If competitive eating is not your speed, eat at your leisure from an assortment of foods — hot dogs, chips, sodas, snow cones, ice cream and mini apple and cherry pies, which Saldana will make to order. Adults can also cool down with sangria, ales, ciders and wine spritzers. Along with being a new summer event, the fair is a standout for the theater in that it doesn’t directly tie into a current show (“Sweet Charity” runs through July 6). “We’ve never really had a fair-type event that wasn’t attached to one of our shows in some way. We’ve had V-DAY fairs and Christmas craft fairs and art show fairs that always have a good steady flow of people. “The last great big fair we had was the Hair Fair many years ago that coincided with our production of ‘Hair.’ We had well over 100 people attend the fair and show that afternoon. That was before we had our recent air-conditioner upgrade, so I think it’s safe to say we’ll be much cooler this time around!” Also raising funds this summer is current art exhibit “Too Many Logos,” which features paintings by the board of directors each auctioned for $100 or more. After “Sweet Charity” closes, the Broadway revue “The Role I Was(n’t) Born to Play,” directed by Saldana, will play July 12 and 13 with $20 admission. The oneweekend-only show will feature Empty Space regulars singing Broadway songs originally intended for either the opposite sex or race. “With these three fundraisers we’re hoping to raise about as much as we did with the (fireworks) booth, but in a fun and different way so our patrons and members will be excited to continue donating to our cause.” Along with raising money, Saldana said family-friendly events like the fair help promote awareness of The Empty Space and the fun Bakersfield has to offer. “People complain so much that there is nothing fun to do in Bakersfield, and while I understand we may not have theme parks or roller coasters, something is always happening at The Empty Space, whether it be plays, art receptions, fairs, karaoke and so many other things. So we hope that people want to come on down and have a little fun this Saturday! Play some games, buy some crafts, enjoy some good ol’ American treats and beat the heat!”

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Audio Adrenaline, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 4500 Buena Road. $20 general; $50 VIP. Visit jesusshack.com or 324-0638. Friday Family Night Swim, 6 to 8 p.m., Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Drive. $5 for two adults, 2 children; $1 each additional child, $3 each additional adult. 3954663. Legacy Dance Factory: Pump Up the Volume Recital, 6:30 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St $18 at the Fox Theater Box Office or 322-5200. Movies in the Park, presents “Rango,” begins at dusk, Silver Creek Park, 7011 Harris Road. Free. 326-3866. Vito: The Life of Gay Activist Vito Russo, join us for this documentary, 7 to 10 p.m., Gay & Lesbian Center, 238 18th St. Free. Email info@glcenterbak.org or 8437995.

Regional Center, 1401 Garces Highway, Delano. Free. Visit Valadao.house.gov or 661864-7736. Electronic Waste Recycling Fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Terrio Therapy-Fitness, 3400 Calloway Drive, Suite 603. Free. Email nlagness@yahoo.com or 873-4011. Fourth of July Craft Faire, local artisans displaying their arts and crafts, live performances, food and prizes, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. Free. 327PLAY. Gay Straight Alliance Youth Day in the Park, the Gay & Lesbian Center of Bakersfield teams up with Youth Empowerment Pride Project (YEPP) for a great afternoon of food, friends and fun, 1 to 4 p.m., Jastro Park, 2900 Truxtun Ave. Free. Email info@glcenterbak.org or 843-7995. Lantern Light Tour & Ghost Hunt, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Silver City Ghost Town, 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. $12 per person of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 760-379-5146. Mexican Rodeo, rodeo 8 p m., Carmen Jara 9 p.m., Ezequile Pena 10:30 p.m., Kern County Fairgrounds, Grandstand Arena, 1142 S. P St. $40; children 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Tickets can be purchased at Jalisco Jewelers. 827-8297 or 322-6826. NASCAR, CITGO Lubricants Late Models 50, Spec-Mods, Mini Stocks, 6 p.m., Kern County Raceway Park, 13500 Raceway Boulevard. $8-$45. Email sblakesley@kernraceway.com or 835-1264. On the Rocks One Year Birthday Bash, Amity Flow, Crooked Folk, Mento Buru, Truxton Mile, Velorio, DJ Mikey, 6 p.m. Free. 3277625. Pet Adoptions, cats from The Cat People, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Petco, 8220 Rosedale Highway. $65 includes spay/neuter, vaccines and leukemia testing. 327-4706; pets from the Shafter Animal Shelter; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., PetSmart, 4100 Ming Ave. $75, includes spay/neuter and vaccines. 746-2140. Pole Barn Movie Nights, watch “Charlotte’s Web,” 6 p.m., Murray Family Farms, 6700 General Beale Road. $8.99 for ages 4 and up; free for ages 3 and under. 330-0100. Taste of the Sizzling South Summer Festival, entertainment, cultural presentations, an old fashioned “cobble contest,” vendors, 4 to 9 p.m., Noble Park, 700 South P St. $10 members; $15 nonmembers; $5 children under 12 Visit kcbcc.net or 3261529. The Good Negro, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $19.50-$29.50. vallitix.com or 322-5200.

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Air Supply, 7 p.m., Bright House Networks Amphitheatre, 11200 Stockdale Highway. $25 to $39. ticketmaster.com or 800-7453000. Bakersfield Speedway & Fireworks Show, Modifieds, Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, American Stocks, gates open at 4 p.m.; races begin at 6 p.m., Bakersfield Speedway, 5001 N. Chester Ave. $20; $8 ages 6-12; children under 5 are free. bakersfieldspeedway.com or call 393-3373. Certified Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to noon, next to Golden State Mall, 3201 F St. Delano Community Coffee with Rep. David Valadao, ask questions, offer opinions, and to get an update on his work in Washington representing California’s 21st District, 8 to 10 a.m., Delano Medical

Beale Band Concert, performed by the Bakersfield Municipal Band, pre-concert show at 7 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. Sunday, Beale Park, 500 Oleander Ave. Free. 326FUNN. Greater World Gift, with jewelry, baskets, gift items from Third World countries; 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, First Congregational Church, 5 Real Road. 327-1609. High Sierra Wild Horse Sanctuary Fundraiser, helping horses in need, food, entertainment, games, raffles prizes, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Kern River Christian Church, 14900 Highway 178, Weldon. $8 adults, $5 children, $3 children under 5. Visit hswhs.org or 760-401-0198.

2013 Visual Arts Festival, exhibits opening and award presentation, 6 p.m., Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $10; free to members. 323-7219. Aaron Watson, 7 p.m., Buck Owens Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. $10. vallitix.com or 322-5200. Signing of the Charter for the DBDC, (Downtown Bakersfield Development Corporation); with mayor Harvey Hall, Jon Van Boening, CEO of Dignity Health Mercy and Memorial Hospitals, presenting a check to help start-up the new non-profit, 5:30 p.m., JC’s Place, 1901 Chester Ave. Free. 3255892. Taste of Downtown Fundraiser, local restaurants showcasing their finest recipes, entertainment, music by Mr. Trimble and Unique Soul, 6:30 p.m., JC’s Place, 1901 Chester Ave. $50. 325-5892. Advances in Marriage Equality Discussion, come join us for a casual discussion about this historic time, 6 to 8 p.m., Gay & Lesbian Center, 238 18th St. Free. Email info@glcenterbak.org or 843-7995. Concerts by The Fountain, classic and modern country with The Nightlife band, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. Host Families Informational Meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., Hall Ambulance Community Center, 1031 21st St. Free. Visit bakersfieldsistercity.org. Organ Recital, with Dorothy Young Riess, 10 a.m., Olive Drive Church, 5500 Olive Drive. Free. Visit bakersfieldago2013.org.

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Summerland Tour 2013 featuring Everclear, with Live, Filter and Sponge, 7 p.m. Sunday, Bright House Networks Amphitheatre, 11200 Stockdale Highway. $30$48. ticketmaster.com or all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 800745-3000.

Art Center, 1817 Eye St. 869-2320. Art for Healing program, classes that alleviate stress, resulting from illness, or grief. All classes are free but some suggest a donation and are held at Mercy Hospital, Truxtun Campus, Truxtun and A St. Visit mercybakersfield.org/ art or to register, 632-5357.

THEATER

MUSIC

“Charlie & the Chocolate Factory,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Bakersfield Community Theatre, 2400 S. Chester Ave. $12 adults, $10 children, children under 5 are free. 831-8114. “Cruisin’ Chester” The Musical, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $12 to $23. 587-3377. “Sweet Charity,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $15; $10 students/seniors. 327-PLAY. Improv Comedy Show, with Center For Improv Advancement, 8 p.m. Fridays, JC’s Place, 1901 Chester Ave. $5. 322-8209.

ART Experimental Watercolor and Mixed Media Art Class, with Phyllis Oliver, 9 a.m. to noon today, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. $25 each class. 348-4717 or pegoliver@ix.netcom.com. Color Me Canvas “Peace Out,” for ages 8 to 13, step-by-step process of painting a design on a 14 x 11 canvas, 2 p.m. Friday, Color Me Mine at The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. $30. Visit bakersfield.colormemine.com or 6647366. What’s New Cupcake?, for 5 to 12, decorate cupcake masterpieces, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $25. Register online at grammyshouse.com. Ceramic Masks by Yvonne Cavanagh, for children ages 8-14; younger children need to be accompanied by a parent, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, The Foundry Gallery, 1608 19th St. $40 includes material. Email sweet@bakersfieldfoundry.com or 340-4771. Pine Needles, Gourds & Bling Class, with Dian Olmstead and Carol Laird, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. $65 for three classes. Supplies included. 3931579. The Art Shop Club, a quiet place to paint, 9 a.m. to noon each Thursday, Friday and Saturday, The Art Shop, 1221 20th St. All mediums. New members and guests welcome. 322-0544 or 832-8845. Art Classes, in drawing, watercolor, oils, color theory, for beginners and advanced, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. 869-2320. Art Exhibit, by Joan MontanoGrant, now on display through June, Bakersfield Art Association

Blues Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 3230053; Glenda Robles and Bobby “O,” 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Classic rock Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; Really Big Midgetz, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday Jacalito Grill, 10606 Hageman Road, 679-7920; Prisoners of Love, 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday. Lone Oak Lounge, 10612 Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; Ruby Supreme, 9 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday. The Old River Monte Carlo, 9750 Taft Highway, 837-0250; Elevation 406, 9 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday.

Classic soul The Mark Restaurant, 1623 19th Street, 322-7665; Mr. Trimble and Unique Soul, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Comedy Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road, 325-6864; Improv Tuesday - Live comedy with DJ after party, 9 p.m. Tuesdays.

Country Buck Owens Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd., 3287560; Buddy Alan Owens and the Buckaroos, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $5. Ethel’s Old Corral, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613; CRS Riders, 7 to 11 p.m. Friday; Open Range, 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Drive, 392-2010; The Pals Band, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday (except the third Wednesday). Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane, 392-2030; The Pals Band, 10:30 a.m. to noon every Thursday. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; Vince Galindo, 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Trout’s & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 3996700; Red Simpson, 7 p.m. Monday; Steve Woods, 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays. Free.

Dancing Beginner Belly Dance Lessons, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays, Centre Stage Studio, 1710 Chester Ave. 323-5215. $45 regular session; $65 combo session. bakersfieldbellydance.biz.

Dancing Classes, Beginning Pole Fitness, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Beginning Belly Dancing, 6 p.m. Monday; Chair Dance Fitness, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Simply Irresistible Pole Fitness & Dance, 1420 19th St., Suite C. $45-$55. 444-0133. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court, 323-7111; learn Salsa, Cumbia, or West Coast swing, 4 to 7 p.m. every Sunday. $5 per person, per lesson. Folklorico Classes, advance dancers/performing group 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays; and beginners, all ages, 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Fruitvale-Norris Park, 6221 Norris Road. $22 per month for beginners; $25 per month for advance dancers. 833-8790. Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Drive, offers ballroom dance, East Coast swing (jitterbug) and Argentine Tango dance classes; $35, $45 for nonmembers. 322-5765 or 201-2105. Joaquin Squares, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Rasmussen Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $5. 324-1390, 325-3086 or 399-3658. Mavericks Singles, with music by Steve Woods, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Kern City Town Hall, 1003 Pebble Beach Drive. $7 member; $9 guest. 831-9241. Pairs and Spares Dance, music by Country George and Western Edition, 7 p.m. Friday, Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $7; $9 nonmembers. 399-3575 or 619-3859. Studio 9 Dance, 4000 Easton Drive, Suite 9, 619-1003; basic West Coast swing, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, ballroom, country, two-step, 7 and 8 p.m. Thursdays. Trouts & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 3996700; two-step, West Coast swing, line dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; West Coast swing, 6 p.m. Fridays. $5. Whirlaways Square Dance Club, has workshops every first, third, fourth and fifth Mondays, Park Stockdale Civic Association Community Center, 205 Rio Bravo Drive. whirlaways.org or 2133105.

DJ Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; DJ Brian, 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesday. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. 3237111; come see the remodeled new Club Odyssey lounge inside of the Double Tree Hotel. Best lighting and sound system in Bakersfield. New signature drinks and specials every Saturday night. Dance the night away in the hottest new club/lounge in Bakersfield with DJ Kevin Purvis playing all the latest Top 40 and ‘80s, ‘90s and old school music, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every Saturday. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; with DJ Chill in the Mixx, 5 p.m. every Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday.

On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277625; DJ Chuck One, 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday. Free. The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, at Hotel Rosedale, 2400 Camino Del Rio Court, 327-0681; with Meg, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Heavy metal The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; Syster D, 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday.

Jazz Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Highway., 834-4433; Richie Perez, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633WINE; live music with Candace Brown and Steve Eisen, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday; Ray Sadolosky, Mike Fleming and Tracy Peoples, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; Brent Brown, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday; Richie Perez, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday; Garrison/Kennedy -BakoO-Blues-A-Billy, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. King Tut, 10606 Hageman Road; live Instrumental and vocal jazz, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Friday and Saturday. Free. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; Bakersfield Jazz Workshop, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701 Ming Ave., 832-5011; Jazz Invasion, 9 to 10 p.m. every Saturday. The Nile, Jazz Music, 6 p.m. every Sunday. Cost $10 at 1721 19th St. 364-2620. Wine Me Up, 3900 Coffee Road, 588-8556; Mark Meyer and Steve Eisen, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.

Karaoke B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; 8 p.m. Thursday. Banacek’s Lounge, 4601 State Road, 387-9224; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays. Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays and Sundays. Best Western, 2620 Buck Owens Blvd., 327-9651; The Junction with host Mac Clanahan, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Big Daddy Pizza, 6417 Ming Ave., 396-7499; 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday; 8 to 11 p.m. every Friday. Cataldo’s Pizzeria, 4200 New Stine Road, 397-5000; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Cataldo’s Pizzeria, 6111 Niles St., 363-7200; 6:15 to 10:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Chateau Lounge, 2100 S. Chester Ave., 835-1550; 9 p.m. every Saturday. City Slickers, 1001 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 822-4939; 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Don Perico Restaurant, 2660 Oswell St., Suite 133, 871-2001; 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel,

3100 Camino Del Rio Court; 3237111, 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays. El Torito Restaurant, 4646 California Ave., 395-3035, Karaoke with Irish Monkey Entertainment, 8 p.m. Saturdays. Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road, 325-6864; 9 p.m. Wednesday. Ethel’s Old Corral, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613; 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S. Chester Ave., 831-1315; 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Julie’s The Branding Iron Saloon, 1807 N. Chester Ave., 6 to 10 p.m. every Friday. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; A to Z Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays. Lone Oak Inn, 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at 10612 Rosedale Hwy. 589-0412. Long Branch Saloon, 907 N. Chester Ave., 399-8484; 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Magoo’s Pizza, 1129 Olive Drive, 399-7800; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant, 10701 Highway 178, 3663261, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays. All ages. McMurphy’s Irish Pub & Sports Bar, 14 Monterey St., 869-1451; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays. Pour House, 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 4041 Fruitvale Ave. 589-9300. Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 3230053; 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays. Replay Sports Lounge & Grill, 4500 Buck Owens Blvd., 3243300; 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Rocket Shop Cafe, 2000 S. Union Ave., 832-4800; 8:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Rocky’s Pizza & Arcade, 2858 Niles St., 873-1900; Joey Zaza’s Karaoke and Stuff, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Round Table Pizza, 2060 White Lane, 836-2700; 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Round Table Pizza, 4200 Gosford Road, 397-1111; 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Rusty’s Pizza, 5430 Olive Drive, 392-1482; 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Sky Bar and Lounge, 4208 Rosedale Highway, 633-1116, Karaoke with Ben Lara, 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays. Sports & Spirits, 6633 Ming Ave., 398-7077; 9 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Syndicate Lounge, 1818 Eye St., 327-0070; with Alisa Spencer, 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Tejon Club, 6 to 10 p.m. every Saturday at 117 El Tejon Ave. 3921747. The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, at Hotel Rosedale, 2400 Camino Del Rio Court, 327-0681; 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Junction Lounge, 2620 Buck Owens Blvd., 327-9651; 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Please see GO & D0 / 35

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The Old River Monte Carlo, 9750 Taft Highway, 837-0250; 8:30 p.m. every Thursday. The Playhouse Lounge, 2915 Taft Highway; 397-3599; 7 to 10 p.m. Sundays. The Pourhouse, 4041 Fruitvale Ave., 589-9300; 9 p.m. every Friday. The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; hosted by Ed Loverr, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday. The Regent, 2814 Niles St., 871-4140; 8:30 p.m. Fridays. karaoke. The Wright Place, 2695-G Mount Vernon Ave., 872-8831, 8 p.m. every Thursday. Tomi’s Cowgirl Cafe, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, 1440 Weedpatch Highway. 363-5102. Trouts & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 399-6700; 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Mariachi Camino Real Restaurant, 6 to 9 p.m. every Sunday at 3500 Truxtun Ave. 852-0493.

Music showcase The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; featuring local artists, 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday.

days. $5. On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277625; musicians, spoken word, poets, comedians, 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Free.

R&B Señor Pepe, 8450 Granite Falls Dr., 661-588-0385, Rebecca Aguilar and Lost Vinyl, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday. Lone Oak Lounge, 10612 Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; Mystic Duo, 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday.

Rock B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Meditated Assault, 9 p.m. Friday. $5. 21 and over only. KC Steakhouse, 2515 F St., 3229910; Jimmy Gaines, 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; Jimmy Gaines, Bobby O and Mike Hall, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m., featuring Glenda Robles, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Soft rock Steak and Grape, 4420 Coffee Road, 588-9463; 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Free.

Songwriters The Bistro, 5105 California Ave., 323-3905; Brent Brown, 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays. Songwriters

Old School

Trivia night

Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701 Ming Ave., 832-5011; Al Garcia & the Rhythm Kings, 8 to 11 p.m. Thursday.

Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Chuy’s, 2500 New Stine Road, 8333469; 7 p.m. every Tuesday. On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277625; 8 to 10 p.m. Monday.

Open mic Fiddlers Crossing, 206 E. F St., Tehachapi, 823-9994; 7 p.m. Wednes-

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Musical at Harvey Although you’re more likely to see Jill Burdick and Frank Sierra onstage, this weekend they’ll be behind the scenes as co-directors of Disney’s “Little Mermaid.” In addition to acting, Burdick is noted for her vocal skills, Sierra for his choreography. Both recently appeared in “My Way” at Stars. Their “Mermaid” cast of 5to 13- year-olds are members of the Stars School of Performing Arts and they have been practicing for the Bakersfield Music Theatre production since June 3. “I love watching them, seeing how they learn to work together as a team,” Burdick said. “It’s really cool.” Each student is given a copy of his or her lines plus a CD to take home to practice, usually with plenty of encouragement from moms and dads. “Parents are crucial,” she said, adding with laughter in her voice, “It takes a village, you know.” Based on a tale by Hans Christian Andersen, “The Little Mermaid Jr.” is an adaptation of Disney’s stage and film productions. Set in a magical kingdom

under the sea, it’s the story of Ariel, a beautiful mermaid played by Leora Timpson, who longs to live in the world above. But to do so, she has to make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, portrayed by Britta Lowery, and convince J.R. Camarillo, in his role as Prince Eric, that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice. Cast members sing the lyrics backed by recorded instrumental music, and Burdick said the show includes three songs that aren’t in the film version. Others in lead roles are Logan Burdick as Sebastian and Nathan Armendariz as Flounder. Assisting the directors are Mary Bellah and Hannah DiMolfetto. Jeny Sanchez and Sara Tielsch are in charge of costumes. Burdick’s career in theater began 23 years ago at Bakersfield College with a small role in Kern Shakespeare Festival’s “The Tempest.” The following year she played Juliet. Since then she’s appeared in dozens of local productions and has also been a member of the Gaslight Melodrama Theater’s company. With children of her own, she’s also been involved in one way or another with plenty of youth productions, including “The Little Mermaid.” “I think I’ve seen it (‘Mermaid’) about 30 times and I can’t get over how much I enjoy it,” she said. “I still love it.”

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