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Escape to the Dance

Looking for a few reasons to show up to class.

1. Jump on the new years resolution to lose weight

2. Hide from your family for an hour

3. Start the new year by making new friends

4. Find a venue to just let loose.

The women of Tribal Moon and Sister Moon Rising would like to invite everyone to come and join us for our weekly beginner/intermediate bellydance class. All ages ,those with health restrictions and skill levels are welcome. EVERY TUESDAY at 8 PM FIRST class is FREE. We offer a fun and energetic place to escape and just let go. Located above maxwells on chester between 17 and 18th st. Classes shimmy to classic bellydance music all the way to top 40. Various teachers and guest instructors will teach you the basic moves of modern and traditional bellydance to help you focus, tone, strengthen, and just dance to your hearts content.

You can find out more about classes and performances at meetup.com Bakersfield Bellydance or on Facebook/ Myspace under Tribal Moon Rising

Hope to see everyone there soon.

"Aquarius Art Show" Exhibit

"Aquarius Art Show" Exhibit, art on display until Jan. 3, Bakersfield Art Association, Gallery of Art, East Hills Mall, 3000 Mall View Road. Call for gallery hours. 872-2806.

Bakersfield Art Association, Gallery of Art

Bakersfield Art Association, Gallery of Art, East Hills Mall, 3000 Mall View Road, 872-2806; offers a variety of painting and drawing classes. Call for details.

Bedazzled Jewelry Boutique Exhibit

Bedazzled Jewelry Boutique Exhibit, featuring jewelry by local artists, on display until Dec. 23, The Larry E. Reider Gallery, 2000 K Street, Suite 110. 324-9000.

Cathy Colbert

Cathy Colbert, featured artist for the month of December, Dagny's Coffee Co., 1600 20th St. 634-0806.

Centennial High School student artwork on display

Centennial High School student artwork on display, through December, The Dream Center & Coffee House, 1212 18th St. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. 324-2402.

Ceramic Exhibit "A Trio of Oakland Potters"

Ceramic Exhibit "A Trio of Oakland Potters", by potters Hue Hang, Jason Dunn and Noelle Nakama, now through Dec. 19, Surface Gallery, 1703 20th St. Gallery hours: Thursday-Saturdays noon to 4 p.m., or by appointment. 323-4090.

Charles McHose

Charles McHose, featured artist for the month of December, Bakersfield Mazda, 3201 Cattle Drive. 328-8000.

Native American Arts Association

Native American Arts Association, meets to learn basketry, beadwork and more, 9 a.m. to noon each Thursday, Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave. 852-5050.

"Reigning Cats & Dogs II"

"Reigning Cats & Dogs II", exhibit on display now through Jan. 20, Younger Gallery (located in the Bank of America tower), 1430 Truxtun Ave., Ste. 105. Gallery open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. 622-4243.

The Art Shop Club

The Art Shop Club, 9 a.m. to noon each Thursday, Friday and Saturday, The Art Shop, 1221 20th St. All mediums. 322-0544, 589-7463 or 496-5153.

First Friday Concert In The Alley - JOEL JACOB LIVE!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT!
AS FEATURED IN THE NOV. ISSUE OF BAKO MAG!
NOW SEE HIM LIVE!

Free Art classes

Free Art classes, for home school parents, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Call to reserve your spot. Moore's Art Studio, 10205 Hurlingham Drive. 588-7769.

"Aquarius Art Show" Exhibit

"Aquarius Art Show" Exhibit, art on display until Jan. 3, Bakersfield Art Association, Gallery of Art, East Hills Mall, 3000 Mall View Road. Call for gallery hours. 872-2806.

Bedazzled Jewelry Boutique Exhibit

Bedazzled Jewelry Boutique Exhibit, featuring jewelry by local artists, on display until Dec. 23, The Larry E. Reider Gallery, 2000 K Street, Suite 110. 324-9000.

Cathy Colbert

Cathy Colbert, featured artist for the month of December, Dagny's Coffee Co., 1600 20th St. 634-0806.

Centennial High School student artwork on display

Centennial High School student artwork on display, through December, The Dream Center & Coffee House, 1212 18th St. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. 324-2402.

Ceramic Exhibit "A Trio of Oakland Potters"

Charles McHose

Charles McHose, featured artist for the month of December, Bakersfield Mazda, 3201 Cattle Drive. 328-8000.

Opening reception

Opening reception, for "Hobos to Street People: Artists' Responses to Homelessness from the New Deal to the Present," 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday; exhibits on display until Feb. 21, Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. Free to members; $10 nonmembers. bmoa.org or 323-7219.

"Reigning Cats & Dogs II"

"Aquarius Art Show" Exhibit

"Aquarius Art Show" Exhibit, art on display until Jan. 3, Bakersfield Art Association, Gallery of Art, East Hills Mall, 3000 Mall View Road. Call for gallery hours. 872-2806.

Bedazzled Jewelry Boutique Exhibit

Bedazzled Jewelry Boutique Exhibit, featuring jewelry by local artists, on display until Dec. 23, The Larry E. Reider Gallery, 2000 K Street, Suite 110. 324-9000.

Cathy Colbert

Cathy Colbert, featured artist for the month of December, Dagny's Coffee Co., 1600 20th St. 634-0806.

Centennial High School student artwork on display

Centennial High School student artwork on display, through December, The Dream Center & Coffee House, 1212 18th St. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. 324-2402.

Ceramic Exhibit "A Trio of Oakland Potters"

Charles McHose

Charles McHose, featured artist for the month of December, Bakersfield Mazda, 3201 Cattle Drive. 328-8000.

Exhibit on Display

Exhibit on Display, "Hobos to Street People: Artists' Responses to Homelessness from the New Deal to the Present," exhibit on display until Feb. 21, Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed Mondays. 323-7219.

"Reigning Cats & Dogs II"

"Aquarius Art Show" Exhibit

"Aquarius Art Show" Exhibit, art on display until Jan. 3, Bakersfield Art Association, Gallery of Art, East Hills Mall, 3000 Mall View Road. Call for gallery hours. 872-2806.

"Reigning Cats & Dogs II"

"Aquarius Art Show" Exhibit

"Aquarius Art Show" Exhibit, art on display until Jan. 3, Bakersfield Art Association, Gallery of Art, East Hills Mall, 3000 Mall View Road. Call for gallery hours. 872-2806.