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“ARTini” Fundraiser Benefits Elementary School Art Programs For the second year, the Arts Council of Kern is shaking up the arts community by hosting the highly anticipated ARTini. Set twelve stories above the city lights,...

Posted by Jason1983 - Tue Oct 20, 2009 15:56:50 PDT

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Bakersfield Artist Now

Bakersfield Artist Now!!! Are you a local Kern County Artist? Would you like your art work on the BAKERSFIELD MUSIC NOW compilation CD cover? Please read on We are looking for someone[s] that want to do the album art including the...

Posted by bakersfieldmusicnow - Fri Oct 16, 2009 14:40:48 PDT

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Lecture to focus on Christian mummification in Egypt

Mummification in ancient Egypt will be the focus of a community program featuring Robert Yohe, California State University, Bakersfield professor and director of the university’s Laboratory of Archaeological Science. His...

Posted by CSUB1 - Tue Oct 6, 2009 16:28:40 PDT

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See the afterlife at CSUB’s Egyptian art exhibit

“The Art of Death in Ancient Egypt,” an exciting exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts, will open at California State University,Bakersfield’s Todd Madigan Gallery on Thursday, Oct. 1. The collection, on loan from the...

Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Sep 9, 2009 08:25:39 PDT

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"Saving Grace" in the Community

Bakersfield’s AIDS Project has come across a difficult time in today’s economy. Ricky’s Retreat, the nonprofit’s community resource center located on 910 Grace Street is in foreclosure. Executive Director of the...

Posted by Jason1983 - Tue Sep 8, 2009 16:36:52 PDT

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Children’s art project helps beat summer boredom

During the summer, parents often hear their children say, “I’m bored!” California State University, Bakersfield’s Children’s Art Institute is giving parents of kindergarten through sixth grade students a...

Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Jun 10, 2009 14:53:54 PDT

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Children's art to be showcased

The California State University, Bakersfield Children’s Art Institute, in partnership with Ronald Reagan Elementary School, will present “Pop Art-Pop Change,” a children’s art exhibit. The...

Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Feb 25, 2009 14:13:11 PST

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Gallery Exhibits Technicolor Works of Bill Devine

The gallery will feature new works by artist Bill Devine as the exhibition opens First Friday, March 6 from 6 - 8pm. Devine produces a brilliant palette of color through his methodology using acrylic lacquer on panel in pieces ranging in...

Anonymous user - Thu Feb 19, 2009 09:12:38 PST

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CSUB faculty and alumni art to be showcased

Schools

California State University, Bakersfield's art department faculty, staff and alumni will display their talent during the Pro-tégé art exhibit at the Todd Madigan Gallery starting Jan. 22. The opening includes a reception...

Posted by CSUB1 - Tue Jan 20, 2009 12:07:22 PST

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Pencil Drawings - A look into the art of David J. Vanderpool

Author's Corner

After several years of artists approaching me and asking, how do I get my pencil drawings to look so realistic, I finally decided to sit down and put a book together on how I draw. Not so much a how-to-book but rather a journal style...

Posted by dvanderpool - Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:10:27 PDT

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Artistic Orchestra: Fashion, dance, music and art

On October 4th the Nile bar & grill will be the host to Bakersfield’s first ever Artistic Orchestra, an artistic exposé which will include everything from local fashions designers, dancers, painters, and...

Posted by Contributor - Sat Sep 27, 2008 19:19:26 PDT

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Children honored for Fair art

A bold decision to use bright purple instead of natural skin tones was the right decision for Liberty High freshman Natalie Chambers who received the Best...

Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Thu Sep 25, 2008 16:54:33 PDT

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“Arte de la Gente” featured in CSUB Todd Madigan Gallery exhibit

The “Art of the People” will take center stage at California State University, Bakersfield’s Todd Madigan Gallery in an exhibition slated for Oct. 2 through Nov. 16. “Arte de la Gente: Mexican Masters from the...

Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:30:44 PDT

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Art Influences Troubled Youth

Volunteering

Armed with a generous grant from the Arts Council of Kern, local teachers are volunteering their time to bring art lessons to approximately 50 wards who are committed by the courts to rehabilitation programs at Juvenile Hall....

Posted by Sarahswebb - Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:24:29 PDT

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Bakersfield Museum of Art - Project Dada

Community Events

Posted by woofwoof - Fri May 23, 2008 10:49:30 PDT

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Senior art students to exhibit work at CSUB gallery

Twenty-five California State University, Bakersfield art students will present their work at the “Synergy: Senior Exhibition” in the Todd Madigan Gallery, May 22 – June 7. The student artists will be showing...

Posted by CSUB1 - Tue May 20, 2008 10:33:57 PDT

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First Friday and New Loft Development

Community Events

Posted by woofwoof - Mon May 5, 2008 11:19:50 PDT

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Theatre Time - This Weekend in Bakersfield Drama

Three fantastic new shows open this weekend. They are A Chorus Line at the Spotlight, How The West Was Really Won at the Gaslight, and I Love You - You're Perfect - Now...

Posted by Dexter53 - Wed Apr 16, 2008 15:47:39 PDT

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Stage and screen legend to raise funds for CSUB Arts

One of most recognized talents of stage and screen is coming to California State University, Bakersfield in support of performing arts at the university. The CSUB Fine Arts department presents actress and singer Carol Channing in...

Posted by CSUB1 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 14:04:18 PDT

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CSUB’s Todd Madigan Gallery opens spring exhibit

California State University, Bakersfield’s Todd Madigan Gallery presents the “oHIRa & NOWling” art exhibit slated to open today, Wednesday, April 10, with a special reception from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the gallery....

Posted by CSUB1 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:22:59 PDT

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This Weekend In Local Theatre - Shows, Auditions, & Special Events!

The Bourgeois Gentleman and Somewhat True Tales of Robin Hood open this weekend at The Empty Space and BCT. One is a 17th century farce about how you...

Posted by Dexter53 - Thu Apr 10, 2008 14:49:45 PDT

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2008 Kern River Valley Open Studio and Gallery Tour

For a third year, the Kern River Valley Art Association is pleased to present another self-guided tour to 28 valley artists' studios and galleries, representing over 150 artists and craftspeople, giving art enthusiasts the chance to see...

Posted by krvartPUB - Wed Mar 19, 2008 07:51:55 PDT

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A local artist's unique journey

How did his desire to learn painting land Richard Geissel in Germany? Let’s back up a bit. Richard was encouraged to draw as a child and as a young adult enjoyed working with pen and ink and took...

Posted by KingPK7 - Wed Feb 20, 2008 09:10:52 PST

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This Week In Theatre - Shows, Auditions, & More

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Posted by Dexter53 - Wed Jan 23, 2008 15:53:58 PST

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My Hero

Author's Corner

My hero is my mom because she is a paramedic. I chose my mom because she is a paramedic. She works on an ambulance. She is very nice. She is very helpful. She is very sweet. She is very pretty. She is the best mom. She is very...

Posted by citizenjournalist - Fri Jan 11, 2008 16:47:13 PST

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The Empty Space Group Gift Artshow Dec. 15, 2007

Holidays

Posted by LisaSmall - Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:16:40 PST

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An Art Show For A Cause!!!

Start: Oct 13, 2007 Time: 3:00pm Price: $5 Contact: Lisa Small | pinkpixielove@yahoo.com Location: 706 Oak Street, Bakersfield, Ca 93304 larger view...

Posted by LisaSmall - Fri Sep 21, 2007 10:04:42 PDT

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Local artist volunteers at the fair

If you want to catch up with Joyce Ogborn, you’d better be quick. This is one busy lady, especially when it’s time for the Kern County Fair. Joyce has been involved with the adult section of the Art Department for...

Posted by KingPK7 - Mon Sep 17, 2007 09:31:58 PDT

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NORMA NEIL ART CLASSES

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Posted by KingPK7 - Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:28:30 PDT

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LILA MARTIN AT RUSSO'S BOOKS

The Bakersfield Art Association is pleased to announce the featured artist for the month of August at Russo’s Books in The Marketplace is Lila Martin. After 30 years of teaching and school administration, Lila is now a...

Posted by KingPK7 - Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:24:04 PDT

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VIDEO PREVIEW - The History Of Rock & Roll Goes To The Movies

Videos

Don't miss the smash hit that sold out audiences on opening weekend, "The History of Rock & Roll Goes to the Movies!" A new tradition returns to the Spotlight Theatre this summer, as we...

Posted by Dexter53 - Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:20:35 PDT

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SPACE: The Musical at The Gaslight Melodrama

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the release of the first “Star Wars” movie, the Gaslight Melodrama Theatre and Music Hall is paying tribute with their latest production, which opens exactly thirty years to the day of...

Posted by Dexter53 - Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:16:39 PDT

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RAT: The Royally Offensive Video

WARNING: This video contains explicit language. Don't even think about watching it unless you are a little drunk and enjoy dark comedy. Theatre Addict TV Episode 5 The "Royal Association Of Thespians" (or...

Posted by Dexter53 - Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:05:07 PDT

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Bakersfield Drama News (Weekend of June 3rd, 2007)

You can receive this in your inbox each week, just subscribe. Contents: Shows A Streetcar Named Desire Spotlight Theatre RAT (Adults-only sketch comedy) Empty Space Puppet Slam Empty Space World Goes Round Stars SPACE:...

Posted by Dexter53 - Fri Jun 1, 2007 20:12:46 PDT

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News from the Woman's Club of Bakersfield