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Price
Sq Ft
Bed
Bath
DOM
2709 Cormier
$1,425,000
6219 sq ft
5
6.5
120
9523 Laramie
$1,420,000
5595 sq ft
4
6
455
2607 Brighton Park
$1,375,000
5559 sq ft
5
6
77
17349 Legend Oaks
$1,100,000
4957 sq ft
4
5
41
2703 Tiverton
$1,055,000
3925 sqft
3
3.5
5
6800 Iron Oak
$875,000
3598 sq ft
4
3
117
1703 Grimshaw
$790,000
4626 sq ft
4
4
194
1306 Broxbourne
$760,000
5101 sq ft
4
3.5
129
2111 Tiverton
$750,000
3671 sq ft
6
4
PR
11311 Queensbury
$740,000
3829 sq ft
4
4
126
13308 Da Vinci
$715,000
4530 sq ft
4
4
39
4013 Stonewick
$661,125
3246 sq ft
4
2.75
4
12301 Crown Crest
$650,000
3156 sq ft
4
3
PR
10618 Ventucopa
$635,000
3102 sq ft
3
3
230
2305 Sisteron
$550,000
4142 sq ft
6
4
114
10300 Gainsborough
$532,000
2955 sq ft
4
3
18
1405 Fieldspring
$529,000
3590 sq ft
5
4
68
12412 Locksley
$505,000
2655 sq ft
4
2.5
172
11011 Ainswick
$488,000
2813 sq ft
4
2.5
26
14212 Santa Fe
$487,000
2996 sq ft
5
3
PR
14124 Edenberry
$485,000
2552 sq ft
4
3
PR
11000 Gainsborough
$454,000
2592 sq ft
3
3
5
11309 Champions
$446,000
3077 sq ft
4
3
108
12004 Irwindale
$403,000
2603 sq ft
5
3
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LIFESTYLE LETTER
JULY 2018 PUBLISHER
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Dog Days IT'S NO SURPRISE THAT IT’S WARM IN BAKERSFIELD IN JULY. We have a secret to tell, though. It’s actually only May 22, but our publishing calendar requires us to foretell July in May. That said, having reflected on our weather last July, it’s a
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Christan Clark, Elliott St. George, Chris Hatcher, Shauny Lofy Portratis
safe bet that it will be warm — quite warm. But what makes Bakersfield interesting is the number of ways to enjoy warm summer weather. Find a pool or lake. Find some shade. It’s always cooler — and with a gentle breeze, why worry? We know that our semi-desert climate cools fairly quickly after sunset. So we have featured a number of restaurants that offer shaded patio dining. Choose the type of food you want and let them do the work. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water. It actually helps cool the body. Before you know it, the summer weather will fade into fall. Enjoy! Correction: We mistakenly referred to Opulent Spa as being located in The Marketplace in our May issue. It’s actually located in Grand Island Village.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2018
FEATURES 22 Summer Fun in Bakersfield Cooling Off in the Hot July Sun
28 The Enduring Grace of Patriotism Honor Flight Kern County Takes Veterans to Washington D.C. Memorials
32 Luxury Poolside Entertaining Bakersfield’s LS England Designs Provides Custom Amenities for Your Backyard Oasis
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38 Alfresco Dining Five Bakersfield hot spots to enjoy a meal outdoors this summer
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DEPARTMENTS 10
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
20 Trend Setter 27 Healthy Lifestyle 28 Locally Owned 30 Culinary Creations 32 Renovate & Refine 34 Lifestyle Calendar 38 Local’s Choice
GOOD TIMES
Imbibe Wine & Spirits' 10-Year Anniversary Celebration Imbibe Wine & Spirits rang in 10 years of business with a celebration that included live music by Blonde Faith, raffle prizes, food trucks, beer from Kern River Brewing Company and a carefully curated selection of wines. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELLIOTT ST. GEORGE
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CASA's Annual Boot Scootin' Derby More than 350 guests attended CASA's Boot Scootin' Derby party, which raised more than $200,000 for CASA Kern County. Hosted at Gardiner Ranch, the party featured mint juleps, dinner, dancing and an auction. Guests donned derby attire or Western wear. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAUNY LOFY PORTRAITS AND CHRISTAN CLARK
1. Colleen McGauley & Friend | 2. Tim Callahan
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Links for Life's Sharyn Woods Memorial Golf Tournament and Gala Links for Life hosted its 25th Annual Sharyn Woods Memorial Golf Tournament and Gala at Seven Oaks Country Club. Through community grants and donations, Links for Life has been able to provide a comprehensive breast health program that funds mammograms, ultrasounds and needle biopsies for those who are uninsured or underinsured and live in Kern County. The gala included a Champagne reception and silent auction and dinner and a live auction. The golf tournament included tee fees, lunch on the course, a luncheon, tee prizes and gross and net team awards. LinksForLife.org
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AROUND TOWN
DWIGHT YOAKAM AND THE BAKERSFIELD BEAT CHANNEL LAUNCHES ON SIRIUSXM If the Bakersfield Sound is in your genes, satel-
13 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT KERN COUNTY/BAKERSFIELD + Kern County is the No.1 agricultural producing region is the U.S. and provides 73 percent of the
lite radio’s SiriusXM has brought it to life. Grammy
state’s agricultural production.
Award winner and country music icon Dwight
+ 20 percent of all jobs in the area are related to
Yoakam has launched his very own SiriusXM chan-
agriculture production.
nel, Dwight Yoakam and The Bakersfield Beat,
+ Agricultural production generates 337,000 jobs
on Channel 349. The channel features music from
and $33 billion in annual revenue.
Yoakam’s extensive career as well as his musical
+ 55 percent of the nation’s grapes are produced in
friends. Yoakam celebrates the Bakersfield sound
the Bakersfield/Kern region.
and those whom it has inspired including Buck
+ The Central Valley in and around Bakersfield pro-
Owens, Merle Haggard, Wynn Stewart, Tommy
duces 35 percent of the nation’s citrus.
Collins, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, The
+ 62 percent of the US carrot supply is pro-
Eagles, The Blasters, Lucinda Williams and more.
duced here, largely by the Bakersfield-based
The channel encompasses all that is California
Grimmway Company.
country and country rock, in all of its various and
+ More than 80 percent of world’s supply of
varietal forms, from Ricky Nelson to Emmylou
almonds originate in Bakersfield’s surrounding
Harris and Linda Ronstadt and includes artists
Kern County.
from the LA music scene in the early to middle ’80s
+ Kern County and the Bakersfield oil fields are the
that Yoakam broke out of, and features bands as
No. 2 oil- and gas-producing producing regions in
diverse as X, Lone Justice and Los Lobos.
the US. + 78 percent of the nation’s active oil wells are situ-
THRILLIST SAYS NUESTRO MEXICO HAS BEST TACOS IN CALIFORNIA Thrillist named Bakersfield’s Nuestro Mexico the
ated in Kern County. + Kern County produces 367,000 barrels of oil per day and in excess of 134 million barrels annually. + $1 million of oil and gas output produces a total
taco king of California. The city takes its licks for
of 5.8 jobs.
its oil derrick-dotted landscape, but foodies have
+ 72 percent of California’s oil and 70 percent of
discovered a true gem in Bakersfield. Thrillist's
California’s natural gas are produced here.
Matt Meltzer, who’s traveled the entire state, said
+ 10 percent of Bakersfield’s residents are directly
he hasn’t tasted a better taco than the smoky,
employed by the oil and gas industry.
grilled, meat-stuffed variety at Nuestro Mexico. Opened in late 2014, the family-run restaurant packs about three street-tacos' worth of steak into
a single carne asada taco, but it’s not just the quantity of meat that makes it so great. It’s marinated in a blend of authentic Mexican spices that perfectly complements the fresh grilled flavor. To the owner’s delight, you’ll never leave Nuestro Mexico hungry, and should you happen to find yourself in the Capital of the Bakersfield Sound, you’ll be rewarded
We are always accepting submissions for announce-
by how well they do tacos better than anyone else
ments you’d like to see included in our Around Town
in the "taco-est" state in America.
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TREND SETTER
Summer Restyle WHY NOT BRING SOME SUMMER VIBES INTO YOUR
Fresh pillows can change up an entire room in an instant and
HOME FOR THE SEASON? Lightening up your interior
really create a welcoming look. Our in-house decorator, Laurie
space can give you a lift and maybe even make you feel a bit
Wilson, started with cool colors of gray and metal and added soft
cooler during these warmer months. While today’s trends in
corals to create a subtle seashore palette. Stripes add a dose of
color — grays, blues, whites and creams are classic summer
style and polish. Imitation botanicals bring the outdoors in and
combinations — they can be a little "blah" without some
require no maintenance. We can almost feel the warm sun on
warm touches. Pops of color can add just the right amount
our face sand and hear the waves crashing on the shore. Kick off
of excitement and put your own stamp on a room.
your flip-flops and enjoy a little staycation with a new look.
ARTICLE JULIE HATRIDGE
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Castle & Cooke floor plans priced from the high $300’s.
HIGHGATE SHIRES Designed for executive-level living with enhanced privacy and larger lot sizes. Choose a home by Castle & Cooke or from three of Bakersfield's finest custom and semi-custom builders: Dave Packer Custom Builder, Gaskill-Rose Luxury Home Builders and George Delfino Homes. HIGHGATE REGENTS Designed for active adults seeking a stress-free, low
Highgate Shires
maintenance lifestyle. Choose from seven Castle & Cooke floor plans. Highgate Regents includes its own private clubhouse, swim and fitness center.
HIGHGATE SWIM & FITNESS CENTER Within the gated privacy of Highgate at Seven Oaks, and available to all residents, the Swim & Fitness Center includes a sparkling swimming pool and spa, expansive park and amphitheater, children’s water spray park, tot lot, basketball court and breathtaking clubhouse with kitchen, fitness center and meeting rooms.
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KEEPING COOL IN BAKERSFIELD IN JULY CAN BE CHALLENGING TO SAY THE LEAST! Hopefully, this July will not echo the record-breaking numbers of last year. If you’re not headed to the coast or the mountains, here are some great ideas to beat the heat this summer.
SUMMER FUN IN
BAKERSFIELD COOLING OFF IN THE HOT JULY SUN ARTICLE A.P. WHYTE
RIVER’S END RAFTING AND ADV EN T URE C OMPANY
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15701 Highway 178, Bakersfield, California, 661.326.7003, RiversEndRafting.com
If white-water rafting has been on your bucket list and you’ve been waiting to check it off, now is the time! There was too much water last summer, but owner Dingo Nilsson says the water level is just perfect this year. The River’s End team is highly qualified and has extensive experience on the Kern. In addition to rafting, you can learn hard-shell kayaking or pan for gold.
two. TUTTI FRUTTI FROZEN YOGURT Two area locations. TuttiFruttiGlobal.com
For the perfect cool treat, try Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt. The shop provides premium quality frozen yogurt, while giving control back to our customers through a modern self-serve concept. With more than 100 flavors and a variety of toppings, the possibilities are endless.
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SUMMER FUN IN BAKERSFIELD
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STUDIO MOVIE GRILL Â 2733 Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, California, 661.535.2292, StudioMovieGrill.com
What better way to escape the heat than retreating to the sumptuously comfortable new Studio Movie Grill? Enjoy a unique entertainment experience with the latest laser-projected movies, studio extreme large-format auditoriums and Q-SYS sound systems. You can press a service button from your luxurious recliner and order a meal from the extensive menu of specialty cocktails, appetizers, entrees and desserts.
three. Studio Movie Grill
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Serene Lake Buena Vista
B U E N A V ISTA AQ UAT I C R E CR E AT I O N AL AR E A 13601 Ironbark Road, Taft, California, KernCounty.com
The Buena Vista Recreational Area comprises two man-made lakes, Lake Webb and Lake Evans. Lake Webb is the larger lake and measures approximately 873 acres. It is available for power boating, jet skiing and fishing. The smaller Lake Evans, measuring approximately 86 acres, is a quieter area for sailboats, fishing and boating at speeds 5 mph or less. Picnic tables dot the shoreline surrounding the lakes. Campsites, bicycling, basketball, soccer fields are also available. Located approximately 25 miles from Bakersfield, it is an oasis for water enthusiasts and families looking to cool off.
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It wasn’t long ago that surgery was the only option for chronic pain or injuries. Until Now. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell therapies are innovative, all-natural treatment options for connective tissue injuries, including: joints, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and muscles. These non-surgical treatments utilize the healing properties of your own cells to help jump start the healing process to deliver profound pain relief and improve function.
Your Own Blood is the Healing Agent
Platelet-Rich-Plasma Treatment Areas
What Results Can You Expect? PRP therapy is a breakthrough treatment that has helped many of our patients stay active and achieve
Everyone’s blood is composed of the same key
profound relief from osteoarthritis, tendon injuries,
components: red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma,
chronic pain, acute athletic injuries and a number of
and platelets. Platelets are the essential component in
other conditions. Generally, depending on the body
your blood that PRP therapy relies on to heal chronic
region and extent of your injury, you may begin to feel
injuries and relieve pain. These cells contain healing
the results of your PRP therapy within two to eight
growth factors and bioactive proteins, which are vital
weeks. Ordinarily, the symptom relief and healing
for tissue regeneration and repair.
process, called the healing cascade, continues to improve for up to six months after your treatment.
Not a One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Healing and Pain Relief...
Understanding how PRP Works PRP therapy works by isolating and concentrating the platlets within your own blood and selectively injecting
We believe that every patient is unique and deserves a
them into injured areas, triggering your body’s natural
customized treatment plan created with his or her own
healing process. The growth factors and proteins
body and lifestyle in mind. With our progressive medical
found in PRP facilitate wound healing and tissue repair.
expertise, we create a custom treatment designed to heal
There’s little to no risk when administered by a trained
injuries from the inside out, rather than just mask the
professional because they are your own cells. No
painful symptoms. With this approach, we’re able
chemical or pharmaceutical agents are added.
to resolve the root cause of patients’ injury,
It’s all-natural!
ensuring that they achieve comprehensive healing and long-term pain relief.
What’s Involved? A blood sample is taken and then spun in a centrifuge to isolate the platelets for your injections. Joints, tendons, and muscles each require specific and unique PRP formulations for best results. Under the guidance of ultrasound or fluoroscopy, the PRP is precisely injected into your specific injured areas. This is the optimal way to perform the procedure, as it allows the physician: 1) to clearly visualize the targeted areas, 2) avoid trauma to the surrounding structures, and 3) inject specific PRP formulations to maximize results.
Dr. Arturo Palencia, MD,
a Pain Management specialist and Anesthesiologist, has been treating patients with chronic pain in Bakersfield and its surrounding areas since 1999. Over the last 5 years, he has focused significant attention to Regenerative Medicine by training with some of the world leaders in this exciting new medical field and incorporating these innovative therapies to his chronic pain patients. Dr. Palencia believes medicine is moving away from intrusive and irreversible orthopedic surgeries towards elegant, minimally-invasive approaches. At the forefront of this evolution, he has successfully treated over 200 of his patients at Pain Institute of Central California with PRP and stem cell therapies. He is now offering his Regenerative Medicine services to all those interested in benefiting from a more natural and cost-effective way of healing the body.
Call (661) 390-6612 to Schedule an Evaluation. 9802 Stockdale Hwy, Suite 105, Bakersfield, CA 93311 www.bakersfieldprp.com
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
“MY DOCTOR SAYS IT’S BONEON-BONE...” REGENERATIVE MEDICINE OFFERS PATIENTS EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVES TO SERIOUS SURGERIES
ARTICLE DR. ARTURO PALENCIA I CAN’T TELL YOU HOW OFTEN I HEAR THIS FROM
delivery of stem cells and PRP, is based on our body's
PATIENTS. The imagery scares people into thinking
own ability to heal itself. When you have a minor injury,
that their chronic and painful condition is unfixable; that
you heal naturally. Your body sends regenerative cells to
they’ll suffer for a lifetime unless something drastic —
the injured area, which triggers the healing process. But
like a knee replacement — is performed. The truth is,
this powerful phenomenon is limited to structures with
while there are some instances of joint degeneration
blood flow. Unfortunately, connective tissue structures
where surgery is the only option, most physicians are
like tendons, ligaments, discs, meniscus, labrum and
simply unaware of newer, minimally invasive treatment
cartilage have very limited blood flow and therefore the
options available. Their default treatments are limited to
inability to heal. For pain in those areas, the default med-
using anti-inflammatories, steroid injections, hyaluronic
ical treatment typically points to surgery.
acid injections and ultimately surgery. Fortunately, the
Regenerative medicine therapies now allow physi-
emerging field of regenerative medicine offers a far bet-
cians to isolate and selectively inject PRP or stem cells
ter and more effective alternative.
directly into these connective tissue areas, unleashing
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cells have
the body’s natural healing process. The growth factors
recently been publicized as effective, innovative med-
in these regenerative cells have the potential to repair
ical treatments. These cells are the oldest, safest and
tissue damage and provide welcome pain relief. This
most natural healing agents. The field of regenerative
effective, safe, all-natural alternative gives new hope to
medicine, which involves the harvesting and the precise
people with chronic conditions.
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LOCALLY OWNED
The Enduring Grace of Patriotism HONOR FLIGHT KERN COUNTY TAKES VETERANS TO WASHINGTON D.C. MEMORIALS ARTICLE A.P. WHYTE PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS HATCHER THE WOUNDS OF WAR ARE NOT ALWAYS OBVIOUS. So many warriors have fought valiantly in foreign wars and returned home to restart their interrupted lives. Veterans of both World Wars and the Korean War received warm welcomes, but Vietnam War veterans were not honored in the same way. The anti-war sentiment of the times colored the perception of the public, and those soldiers were left to deal with their own difficult homecomings. The common thread was silence. Many never discussed their experiences, the horrors and raw emotions of their experiences. Many never felt their sacrifices were recognized or appreciated. FREEDOM IS NOT FREE Many veterans returned with severe physical wounds that have challenged their health, employment and re-entry into civilian life. However long or short their tenure in the armed forces, their experiences have had a lifelong effect both physically and emotionally. LONG AWAITED GRATITUDE Earl Morse founded Honor Flight in Ohio in 2005. Honor Flight is a nonprofit network of 136 hubs around the nation dedicated to honoring our country’s veterans and expressing the nation’s heartfelt gratitude for their service and sacrifices. Groups of veterans are flown to Washington, D.C. to tour the war memorials built in their honor. Lilli Marsh, president of Kern County Honor Flight, brought the program here and organized the first flight in 2012. She and a group of dedicated volunteers have arranged for 1,300 veterans of World War I, Korea and Vietnam to travel to Washington and visit the memorials free of charge. Lifelong silent suffering is replaced by the honor and gratitude bestowed upon them by Honor Flight. Their experience is transformative. “Honor Flight saved my life!” said one veteran. For more information, call 661.527.3838 or visit HonorFlightKernCounty.org.
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“ IT’S BEEN 70 YEARS AND I CAN FINALLY LET IT GO!” WW II VET
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CULINARY CREATIONS
ARTICLE A.P. WHYTE PHOTOGRAPHY ELLIOTT ST. GEORGE
PIMM’S CUP A REFRESHING SUMMER SIPPER FROM ACROSS THE POND
WE DECLARED OUR INDEPENDENCE FROM THE BRITISH, THOUGH WE STILL FEEL CONNECTED IN SO MANY WAYS. Americans love British television, books, movies and theater. We are endlessly fascinated by all things royal. So to commemorate our independence and pay homage to our roots, try a Pimm’s Cup, a light cocktail for those warm summer nights.
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Pimm's Cup Recipe
Pimm's Cup for a warm summer night.
Pimm’s is most popular in England, particularly southern England. It’s a staple at the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, the Chelsea Flower Show and the Henley Royal Regatta. A Pimm’s is also the standard cocktail at British and American polo matches. It is also extremely popular at the summer garden parties at British universities. James Pimm, a farmer’s son from Kent, became the owner of an oyster bar in London. He offered the tonic (a gin-based drink containing a secret mixture of herbs and liqueurs) as an aid to digestion, serving it in a small tankard known as a No. 1 Cup.
INGREDIENTS
++ 2 ounces Pimm's No. 1 ++ 3 ounces ginger ale
++ 1 cucumber slice, for garnish ++ 1 sprig fresh mint
DIRECTIONS
Fill a glass with ice. Add Pimm's No. 1 and top with ginger ale. Garnish with cucumber slice and mint.
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RENOVATE & REFINE
Luxury Poolside Entertaining
BAKERSFIELD’S LS ENGLAND DESIGNS PROVIDES CUSTOM AMENITIES FOR YOUR BACKYARD OASIS
ARTICLE A.P. WHYTE PHOTOGRAPHY IMAGES SUPPLIED BY LS ENGLAND DESIGNS
WE ALL LOVE TO BE OUTSIDE, BUT SEEKING SHELTER FROM THE SUN AND HEAT OF THE SUMMER IS AN IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION HERE IN BAKERSFIELD. We not only need to battle the sun but also the wind and possibly insects as well. LS England Designs has built attractive and utilitarian custom solutions that address these concerns. The company has been in business for 50-plus years. They are an eco-friendly company that is concerned with energy efficiency as well as aesthetics.
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Comfortable at Poolside
CREATIVE AND BEAUTIFUL SOLUTIONS A pergola was constructed over this outdoor kitchen barbecue area to provide shade. The
pergola
is
constructed
from powder-coated aluminum that is textured to mimic wood. It never needs painting and is weather-resistant,
termite-proof
and fire-proof. The area features solar screen, which reduces the temperature by about 20 degrees and blocks 50 percent of the sun’s rays. The screen also shields from dust and insects. Various screen options are available. Adding climbing
plants
like
Wisteria
provides additional shade while beautifying the outdoor space.
2 Set the mood for a modern take on gathering around a campfire. This fire table can create a warm ambiance for cocktails, dinner and desserts — s’mores, anyone? The table is fueled by either natural gas or propane. The gentle light illuminates the patio and delights guests. Let L.S. England design a custom fire table for your outdoor entertaining space.
6600 District Blvd., Suite B, Bakersfield, California, 661.835.8000, LSEnglandHomeDesigns.com July 2018 | Bakersfield Lifestyle
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PABLO FRANCISCO
JULY 4TH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
"1776"
Temblor Brewing Company
Park at River Walk
Ovation Theatre
Comedian Pablo Francisco brings audi-
A Bakersfield tradition, the July 4th
"1776" tells the story of the birth
ences to their feet with boisterous laugh-
Celebration returns to the Park at River
of our nation while putting a hu-
ter and applause. He weaves together
Walk, featuring a free fireworks show
man face on forefathers — or in
an arsenal of characters, spontaneous
at 9:15 p.m. and live entertainment at
this case, foremothers — featur-
outbursts, and clever insights to create a
the Spectrum Amphitheater at 6 p.m.
ing an all-female cast in Sherman
stand-up show that more resembles an
Edward’s
hour-long comedic jazz riff. He is an off-
this contemporary take on one of
the-wall, animated character that points out the absurdity in an illogical, pop-cul-
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seminal
piece.
Enjoy
Broadway’s beloved classics, performed by some of Bakersfield’s
ture-obsessed world. For more informa-
"SINGIN' IN THE RAIN"
tion, visit TemblorBrewing.com.
Stars Theatre Restaurant
birth has never felt so fresh, or so
Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-
exciting! For more information, visit
Mayer film by special arrangement
TheOvationTheatre.com.
4 COMEDY OPEN MIKE NIGHT
with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc. The "Greatest Movie Musical of All Time" is faithfully and lovingly adapted
Temblor Brewing Company
by Broadway legends Betty Comden
Everyone is invited to enjoy a fun
and Adolph Green from their original
night of laughs and drafts at Tem-
award-winning screenplay in "Singin'
blor Brewing Company held most
in the Rain." For more information, visit
Wednesdays. Must be 18 and over to
BMTStars.com.
HAGGIN OAKS FARMERS MARKET
20 BUCK OWENS AND THE BUCKAROOS
Buck Owens; Crystal Palace
Arguably
the
most
well-known
country band in the world, the
attend. Free admission.
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finest leading ladies. America’s
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Buckaroos entertain guests July 20 and 21 at the home of the Bakersfield Sound. The band Stampede is to follow. Dinner is served from
9500 Brimhall Road Parking Lot
5-10 p.m. For more information, visit
8800 Ming Ave.
Join your Bakersfield neighbors ev-
BuckOwens.com.
Shop local fruits, vegetables, honey,
ery Saturday in July from 9 a.m. to 1
jams and more in the Kaiser Perma-
p.m. to shop a variety of fresh-picked
nente parking lot every Sunday from
seasonal produce, honey, fresh bread,
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
jams, gourmet food and more.
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BAKERSFIELD JAZZ WORKSHOP
VALLEY FARMERS MARKET
The Mark Restaurant
3201 F St.
along, clap-along, laugh-along ex-
The Bakersfield Jazz Workshop fea-
Visit Bakersfield’s original and largest
travaganza you will never forget!
tures free live jazz every Tuesday.
farmers market featuring a variety of lo-
No two dueling piano shows are
The workshop includes structured
cally made and locally grown goods like
ever alike. Top talent from across
jam sessions and pro performances
fresh produce, farm-fresh eggs, local
the nation performs every Friday
open for all musicians, vocalists and
dairy products, jellies, nuts, local hon-
and Saturday night from 9 p.m. to
listeners. For more information, visit
ey, olive oil, flowers, artisan jewelry and
1 a.m. For more information, visit
BakersfieldJazzWorkshop.com.
more. 8 a.m. to noon, every Saturday.
ThePadreHotel.com.
21 CALIFORNIA DUELING PIANOS Padre Hotel Prospect Lounge
The Padre Hotel and 2 Grand Entertainment present an all-request, high-energy,
interactive
sing-
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Live. Life. Vibrantly.
21 TEHACHAPI MOUNTAIN BEER AND WINE FEST Benz Visco Youth Sports & Cultural Park
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The fresh breezes and mid-July temperatures make Tehachapi the perfect setting for this festival. Enjoy more than 120 craft beers and wines, plus great live music,
vendor booths, food and more. A portion of the festival
proceeds benefits local charities. For more information, visit TehachapiBrew.com.
22 BAKERSFIELD'S PREMIER BRIDAL SHOW The Westchester
Come see Kern County's wedding professionals and start planning the most important day of your life. The event includes raffle prizes and a bridal fashion show.
28 WILLOW SPRINGS RACEWAY BY LA TRACK DAY Willow Springs International Raceway
Big Willow is a fast 2.5-mile road course at Willow Springs with a half-mile-long straight away. It's one of our favorite tracks to drive on, due to the high speeds that are achievable on it. This event is good for both beginners and more advanced drivers. For more information, visit WillowSpringsRaceway.com.
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31 MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTY Bullshed Bar & Grill
Celebrate all the month's birthdays at Bullshed Bar & Grill with free cake, prizes, karaoke, and $2 drinks for the birthday boys and girls. Held the last Tuesday of every month. For more information, visit
Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield
BullShedBarAndGrill.com.
8200 Westwold Drive Bakersfield, CA 93311 SolsticeAtBakersfield.com
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LOCAL’S CHOICE
A L F R E S C O D I N I N G FIVE BAKERSFIELD HOT SPOTS TO ENJOY A MEAL OUTDOORS THIS SUMMER
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BAKERSFIELD GREETS WARM SUMMER DAYS WITH A VARIETY OF OUTDOOR DINING VENUES. The menu options are varied from
Since 1995, Uricchio’s has been serving traditional Italian favorites like pizza, pasta and salad plus a wine list to please any palate — all served at streetside tables along a quiet avenue. 1400 17th St., Bakersfield, California, 661.326.8870, Uricchios.com
traditional breakfast favorites to scrumptious sandwiches, salads, burgers and more. Check out our five top picks for alfresco dining.
EUREKA! Located on Bakersfield’s west side, Eureka serves American classics with a modern twist. Start with the osso buco riblets, then order the Fresno Fig burger (melted goat, cheese, bacon, tomato, red onion, arugula and spicy porter mustard). Wash it all down with a whiskey from Eureka’s extensive “whiskey book.” 10520 W. Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, California, 661.241.5999, EurekaRestaurantGroup.com
VILLAGE GRILL Village Grill
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This American Cafe is considered a primo breakfast (served all day) and lunch joint. Dine on the spacious patio complete with shady trees and greenery, and choose from big-as-your-face seafood omelets, piled-high sandwiches, fresh salads and more.
Sonder is a welcome addition to Bakersfield’s dining and nightlife scene, with its laidback patio complete with lawn games and its extensive menu of American favorites. Choose from a variety of burgers, sandwiches, specialty entrees and bruschetta — and don’t skip the poutine appetizer. 9500 Brimhall Road, Bakersfield, California, (661) 247-0000, SonderBakersfield.com
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Moo Creamery offers a long list of gourmet burgers plus sandwiches, salads, breakfast items, and, of course, ice cream and milkshakes. Enjoy your meal on the covered (and dog-friendly) patio under the string lights. Moo Creamery also serves beer, fresh-pressed juices and customer-favorite basil lemonade. 4885 Truxton Ave., Suite B, Bakersfield, California, 661.861.1130
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