Cuchicuchi Mama:

Cuchicuchi mama:
Charo does way more than swing her hips, E5

‘La Cage’:
Get to Stars Theatre for this uproarious production, but don’t delay, E16

Arts volunteer honored: Bakersfield Museum of Art unveils permanent collection, E2
FEBRUARY 21, 2008

Entertainment
Oh baby!
Weekend event celebrates the youngsters among us with a contest, activities and tons of the latest doodads, E8

EYE ON

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Box office
Who’s coming to town

Today
BADFISH
a tribute to Sublime, with Scotty Don’t, Vanity Avenue, The Dewskies, Police Brewtality; doors open at 5 p.m., Golden State Mall, in the Zone, 3201 F St. Tickets are $17 and can be purchased at World Records, Wavelengths and Outer Limits. Web site www.timgardeapresents. com or 324-2961.

GO & DO
Bakersfield Museum of Art will dedicate new area Friday night
BY SHELLIE BRANCO
Californian staff writer e-mail: sbranco@bakersfield.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008

Bakersfield.com
For an online calendar and more on local events: Bakersfield.com/entertainment

Gallery honors volunteer
BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM OF ART
1930 R St. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Phone: 323-7219 “One of the things she was most passionate about was our ability to collect, which is something we’ve not been able to do a lot of in the last few years, for mainly funding reasons,” Falke said. Donations totaling $48,000 helped with construction and paid for framing, conservation glass and matting for 20 pieces of art, she said. Workers knocked down walls and a storage closet to make space for the new section. The collection will change every six months, Falke said. It includes several watercolors, portraits, landscapes, and etchings. Brown was a strong advocate of youth participation in the arts and helped develop a docent program, said executive director Bernie Herman. She served as director of the new volunteer guild for two years and, thanks to her work, it grew from a few people to 80 active volunteers today, he said. It’s the highest honor a museum volunteer could wish for, and Ann Katherine Brown is a deserving recipient. The woman who shepherded the Bakersfield Museum of Art through tough financial times will be celebrated with the new Ann Katherine Brown Permanent Collection Gallery. Donors will be treated to a private reception kicking off the collection Friday evening. They’ll also get a look at a featured Rembrandt drawing. Brown, a longtime board member who died last year, was the glue that held the museum together in rough times, said marketing director Beth Pandol. “She always felt a permanent collection would be really important to have,” she said. “We don’t have a huge collection. What we have has mostly been in storage because we didn’t have anywhere to show it.” The Brown gallery will showcase the collection stored in the museum vaults, said curator

DIGITAL UNDERGROUND
with special guest Seed and DJ Mikey, 8 p.m., Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St. $20. 324-2557.

Friday

MUSIC WITH JOE FIKE
along with Joe Ash, Keith Hall and Eric Hershkowitz, 7 to 10 p.m., Kern River Brewing Company, 13415 Sierra Highway, Kernville. 760-376-2337.

Saturday
PAUL PEREZ TRIO
with Mike Bhone and Pat O’Connell, 9 p.m., Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Highway. 834-4433.

A work that will be displayed in the new Ann Katherine Brown Permanent Collection Gallery at the Bakersfield Museum of Art, titled “Golden Gate Bridge.” Emily Falke. Brown died at age 71 of congestive heart failure, a complication of cancer, said her husband, Morton E. Brown. Brown was an artist herself and loved painting watercolor landscapes, including scenes of Yosemite and the California coast. She loved the bursts of color in the works of van Gogh

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM OF ART

Feb. 24

NEW DIRECTIONS CONCERT
4 p.m., St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 2216 17th St. 323-7928.

and Gaugin. “Oh, I’m just blown away, I’m just tickled to death,” he said of the Brown collection. “I think it’s really deserved, (but) of course, I’m prejudiced.” Brown wore many hats, directing the museum for a time, Falke said. She specifically worked on cataloguing art in the permanent collection.

TEHACHAPI COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA
with classical guitarist Christopher Parkening, 4 p.m., Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Road, Tehachapi. Free admission. 821-7511 or www.tehachapiorchestra.com.

Concerts

Feb. 26 Feb. 29

THE BROTHERS FOUR
7:30 p.m., the theater at Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave. 326-0838.

Badfish, A Tribute to Sublime, with Scotty Don’t, Vanity Avenue, The Dewskies, Police Brewtality; doors open at 5 p.m. today, Golden State Mall, in the Zone, 3201 F St. Tickets $17 and can be purchased at World Records, Wavelengths and Outer Limits. Web site www.timgardeapresents.com or 324-2961. Battle of the Bands Competition, 8 p.m. every Thursday,

Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. Top three bands to open for Vanilla Ice on March 20. 472-6146. Digital Underground, with special guest Seed and DJ Mikey, 8 p.m. today, Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St. $20. 324-2557. Music with Joe Fike, along with Joe Ash, Keith Hall and Eric Hershkowitz, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Kern River Brewing Company, 13415 Sierra Highway, Kernville. 760-376-2337. Paul Perez Trio, with Mike

Bhone and Pat O’Connell, 9 p.m. Saturday, Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Highway. 834-4433. New Directions Concert, 4 p.m. Sunday, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 2216 17th Street & B. 323-7928. Tehachapi Community Orchestra, with classical guitarist Christopher Parkening, 4 p.m. Sunday, Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Road, Tehachapi. Free admission. 8217511 or www.tehachapi orchestra.com.

Clubs, restaurants
ACOUSTIC
Kern River Brewing Company, 13415 Sierra Highway, Kernville, 760-376-2337; Grassvillain, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday.

BLUES

McGee’s at The Ice House, 3401 Chester Ave., 323-8730; Blue Mirror, 7:30 p.m. Friday; The Luther Davis Band, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Please turn to GO & DO / E3

Index
Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Weekend Calendar . . . . . .2 Dining out . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Arts Alive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 TV programming . . . .10-11 People in the news . . . . .13 Advice, comics . . . . . .12-15

Contact us
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Upcoming
Friday
You’ll have stars in your eyes after visiting the William M. Thomas Planetarium at Bakersfield College. Get the details on Friday. cans? Prepare to be surprised in Saturday’s Eye Street.

CSUB CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT
8 p.m., CSUB, Doré Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10; $5 students/seniors. 654-2156.

Sunday
Are you ready for the Oscars? Whet your appetite for the glamour, the gowns, the gaffes with our Oscar preview.

Saturday
Who made high school students’ list of the 10 most famous Ameri-

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008
Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 323-0053; Luther Davis Band, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday. “Ethel’s” Old Corral, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 8737613; Blue Planet, 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

GO & DO

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pening Nov. 22, Woman’s Club, 2030 18th St. $50; table of 10 is $500. Reservations and checks can be mailed to FOTT: P.O. Box 65, Bakersfield, CA 93302. CSUB Roadrunners vs. Texas Pan American, men’s basketball, 7 p.m. Friday, Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $9$25. Web site www.ticketmas ter.com or call 322-2525. Dancing with Our Stars, doors open at 6 p.m.; free Intermediate dance class, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.; Beginners 7:15 to 8 p.m.; dancing with the Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra, 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Golden State Mall, Grand Ballroom, 3201 F St. $15 per person; $25 per couple; proceeds benefit Bakersfield Jazz Workshop. Web site www.bak ersfieldjazzworkshop.com or 444-0853. Friday Nite Musicians For Christ, open mic, acoustic electric bands, original music encouraged, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Great Beginnings Christian Coffee House, 4201 University Ave. 871-5061 or 328-9409. Karaoke Bash, with McWilliams Team, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Trout’s “Legends” Stage, 805 N. Chester Ave. 399-6700. Mavericks Singles, ballroom and country dancing with music by Country George, 7 to 10:15 p.m. Friday, Veterans Hall, 1905 Wilson Road. $6 member; $8 guest. 665-9978. Monty Byrom, & the Buckaroos, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Buck Owens Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. $5. Web site www.buckowens.com or call 328-7560. One Book, One Bakersfield, storytime, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Kern County Library, Baker Branch, 1400 Baker St. 8612390. Baby Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. $5; 10 and under free; parking $3. 3191226. Bakersfield College Engineers Club 23rd annual Design Challenge, participants need to design a device that travels along a track of aluminum box tubing and drop/shoot a ball onto a target; practice starts at 9 p.m., competition begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, East Hills Mall, Central Foyer, 3000 Mall View Road. Competition includes categories for junior high, high school, college and professionals. Free. 326-3607. Banshee in the Kitchen, CD release party, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dagny’s Coffee Co., 1600 20th St. 634-0806. Book Signing, with Ray Friesen, author of “Another Dirt Sandwich: Some Rambling and Hilarious Exploits of Tbyrd Fearlessness,” noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Barnes and Noble, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575. Condors vs. Stockton Thunder, 7 p.m. Saturday, Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $10 to $25. Web site www.bakersfield condors.com or 324-7825. CSUB Roadrunners vs. Texas Pan American, women’s basketPlease turn to GO & DO / E4

AUTHOR’S CORNER

Get a taste of ‘Another Dirt Sandwich’
BY RAY FRIESEN
Contributing writer

CLASSIC ROCK

Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; Divided Highway, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Muggs Pub & Eatery, 1306 Airport Drive, 393-2035: Token Okies, 8 to midnight Saturday and 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 323-0053; Roger Bailey & the Usual Suspects, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday.

IF YOU GO
What: Book signing and Hat Swapping Contest Where: Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave., Bakersfield When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday

COUNTRY/COUNTRY ROCK

Arlie’s Club, 5430 Lake Isabella Blvd., (760) 379-8144; Ted Martin and Midnight Rodeo, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday. Lake Isabella. Banacek’s Lounge, 4601 State Road, 387-9224; Bobby Durham, 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Bobby Durham jam session, jammers welcome, 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday. “Ethel’s” Old Corral, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 8737613; Throwdown, 7 to 11 p.m. Friday; Still Kickin’, 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Trout’s & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave, 3996700; The Blackboard Playboys with “Banny” Bannister and Mark Yeary, 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $5 after 8 p.m.

Feeling a bit peckish? Try “Another Dirt Sandwich.” It’s a graphic novel of the humorous persuasion with all the fixin’s: Swindling! Mustard! Birds wearing hats! It’s just chock-full of cartoony goodness. I am a 20-year-old local author celebrating the release of my newest book with a book-signing party at the Bakersfield Barnes & Noble on Saturday. The 100 page, full-color book is the first in a series chronicling the rambunctious ramblings of ostrich con man Tbyrd Fearlessness and his gullible rube-turned-sidekick Hopalong Cassowary in their search for fame and fortune,

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or at least lunch. If you eat only one book this year, make it this one. Mmm! You can barely taste the gravel. The book is preceded by my two other books, “Lookit! A Cheese Related Mishap,” and “Lookit! Vol. 2 YARG!” I

write, draw, color and publish the books myself. At the signing, there will be various pirates and cowboys from the books to oversee the Hat Swapping Contest. Winners get T-shirts. I will also be doing free sketches.

COVER SONGS

Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St., 324-2557; Reconcile, 9 p.m. Saturday.

JAZZ

OLD SCHOOL/LATIN

The Bistro, 5105 California Ave., 323-3905; Johnny Blue, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday; Richie Perez, 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Highway, 834-4433; Richie Perez, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday. The Garden Spot, 3320 Truxtun Ave., 323-3236; Richie Perez, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Narducci’s Cafe, 622 E. 21 St., 324-2961; Prisoners of Love, 9 to 11:30 p.m. Friday. Tam O’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista, 324-6774: Paz, 8:30 p.m. Friday.

OLDIES

’80S AND ’90S

KC Steakhouse, 2515 F St., 322-9910; Jimmy Gaines, Bobby O and Mike Halls, 6:30 p.m. today through Saturday.

Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St., 324-2557; The Subterraneans, 9 p.m. Friday.

PUNK/ROCK

B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7701 White Lane, Ste. A, 3977304; The Filthies, Iron Outlaws, 9 p.m. Saturday.

Art

Anita Bunn, exhibit runs through March 1, Jill Thayer Galleries at the Fox, 1700 20th St. Gallery hours, 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays or by

appointment. Web site www.jillthayer.com or call 3289880. Carol Bradshaw, Beginning drawing classes, 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Bakersfield Art Association, Gallery of Art, East Hills Mall, 3000 Mall View Road. 760-376-6604 for more information and to register. Featured Artists, Sheela Lewis, Morgan Dake and Melissa Dake, for the month of February; Monday through Saturday, Moore’s Art Gallery, 5610 District Blvd., Suite 105. Call for hours. 837-1037. Nancy Merrick & Ron Mead, guest artists for the month of February through March 13, Bakersfield Art Association, Gallery Of Art, 3000 Mall View Road. 872-2806. 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. “Santos, Saints & Santa” Holiday Exhibition, featuring historical and contemporary work from New Mexico, Mexico and South America, on display until Monday, Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. 3237219. The Art Shop Club, 9 a.m. to noon each Thursday, Friday and Saturday for beginning to advanced oil painting, The Art Shop, 1221 20th St. Classic and modern artists welcome. 3220544. “Wildlife: Nature Scenes by Kern River Valley Artists,” new paintings of wildlife by 11 Kern River Valley artists, exhibit ongoing until March 21, Larry E. Reider Gallery, Arts Council of Kern, 2000 K St., Suite 110. Gallery open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Web site www.kernarts.org or 3249000. Nina Landgraff, Beginning drawing classes, 12:30 to 2:30

p.m. Fridays, Bakersfield Art Association, Gallery of Art, East Hills Mall, 3000 Mall View Road. 396-8123, for information and to register.

Theater

“Little Women” the Musical, 8 p.m. Friday; noon Saturday, Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th St. $15; $12 students/seniors/active military; $5 children under 11. $3 more on the day of the show. Web site www.spotlighttheatre andcafe.com or call 634-0692. “Radio Razzle Dazzle,” followed by “The Gaslight Vaudeville Buffet,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $17; $15 seniors; $7.50 children. 587-3377. School House Rock Live!, part of a historic partnership that promotes the arts for people with disabilities, with the cast featuring people with developmental disabilities playing the major roles, 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th St. $10 adults; $5 students/seniors. Web site www.spotlighttheatreandcafe .com or call 634-0692. “DA’ Hip-Hop Wizz,” presented by LQ’s Performing Arts Center; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Bakersfield High School, Harvey Auditorium, 1241 G St. $12 with a canned donation; $15 without. 343-0442. Major League Improv, improvisational comedy show, appropriate for families, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th St. $6 students; $8 adults. 634-0692. “The Three Pigs,” presented by Omnipresent Puppet Theater, 1 p.m. Saturday, Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. 858-0831.

Charo, Legendary Flamenco Guitarist, 7:30 p.m. today, Burroughs High School, in the Parker Performing Arts Center, 500 E. French Ave., Ridgecrest. $18$22. 760-375-5600. Country B-Town Players, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Trout’s & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave. 399-6700. CSUB Roadrunners vs. Cal State Northridge, women’s basketball, 7 p.m. today, CSUB, Icardo Center, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $6-$25. Web site www.gorunners.com or call 654BLUE. Karaoke, with Wendy & Justin, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Trout’s “Legends” Stage, 805 N. Chester Ave. 399-6700. Line Dance Lessons, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, Trout’s & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave. 3996700. Living Arrangements, learn how to create inviting and livable rooms; design basics on space management, balance, scale and defining details, 7 p.m. today, Beladagio, 5015 Stockdale Highway. Free. 832-8288. Noontime Organ Recital, with Alan K. Rogers, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. today, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 2216 17th Street & B. 861-6020. One Book, One Bakersfield, storytime, 10:30 a.m. today, Kern County Library, Holloway-Gonzales Branch, 506 E. Brundage Lane. 861-2083. Wine Down Thursdays, unique wines paired with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, 5:30 to 7 p.m., The Petroleum Club, 5060 California Ave., 12th floor. $20. Proceeds benefit the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop. 324-6561. Woman’s Club presale tickets for the 28th annual Festival of Trees, on sale now, event hap-

Special events

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ball, 7 p.m. Saturday, CSUB, Icardo Center, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $6-$25. Web site www.gorunners.com or call 654BLUE. Millennium Girls Open Tryouts, youths 15, 10 a.m. Saturday, Bakersfield High School, on the fields, west of the stadium, 1241 G St. 979-2771. Monty Byrom, & the Buckaroos, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Buck Owens Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. $5. Web site www.buckowens.com or call 328-7560. Street Teams, opportunity to reach the hurting and needy parts of our community with food, love and prayer, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jesus Shack, 1326 30th St. Web site www.jesusshack.com or call 324-0638. Condors vs. Fresno Falcons, 2 p.m. Sunday, Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $10 to $23. Web site www.bakersfieldcon dors.com or 324-7825.

GO & DO

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008
CALM Docent Training, become a volunteer docent, educate students and the public about CALM’s animals and environment; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway. Interested individuals need to attend March 1, March 8, March 15, March 29 and April 5. Several requirements are needed. 872-2256 ext. 12. Festival of the Baskets, presented by the Woman’s Club; with a luncheon, fashion show and drawing for baskets, doors open at 10:30 a.m., Woman’s Club, 2030 18th St. $25-$30. 8310797. Major League Improv, improvisational comedy show, appropriate for families, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th St. $6 students; $8 adults. 634-0692. Read Across Bakersfield, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St. 327-4567. Saturday Rides, with Bike Bakersfield, meet 9 a.m., begins at Beach Park, 24th and Oak streets. Web site www.bikebak ersfield.org or 321-9247. Weill Child Guidance Foundation Wine Tasting Event, samplings representing the Livermore, Sonoma, Napa and Central Coast regions, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Guild House, 1905 18th St. $60; proceeds go toward the children served by the Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic. 322-1021. Sunday 3/2 CSUB Singers Concert: A Switzerland Preview, 7 p.m., CSUB, Dore Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10; $5 students/seniors. 654-3073. Golden Empire Hot Jazz Society, a dance with music by the Southside Chicago Seven, 1 to 5 p.m., Nikki’s, The Old Elks Club, 1616 30th St. $10 for non members. 665-9083. Larry The Cable Guy, with Reno Collier, 8 p.m., Rabobank Theatre, 1001 Truxtun Ave. Tickets on sale for $43.75. Web site outbackconcerts.com or 852-7300. Monday 3/3 Condors vs. Cincinnati Cyclones, 7 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $10 to $23. Web site www.bakersfield condors.com or 324-7825. Read Across Bakersfield, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., various locations throughout Bakersfield. 327-4567. Tuesday 3/4 CSUB Roadrunners vs. Cal State Fullerton, men’s basketball, 7 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $9-$25. Web site www.ticketmaster.com or call 322-2525. Culinary Arts Program Gourmet Dinner, by BC’s culinary students, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Bakersfield College, Renegade Room, 1801 Panorama Drive. $10.95; take-out meals available. 395-4441. Open Forum Travel Spring Series, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Bakersfield High School, Harvey Auditorium, 1241 G St. through March 18th. 871-0146.

One-Act festival accepting original scripts
BY CAMILLE GAVIN
Californian columnist e-mail: [email protected]

Monday 2/25 One Book, One Bakersfield, storytime, 10:30 a.m., Beale Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. 8680745. One Book, One Bakersfield, storytime, 10:30 a.m., Kern County Library, Wilson Branch, 1901 Wilson Road. 834-4044. Tuesday 2/26 Bakersfield Jazz Workshop, youth jazz orchestra rehearsal, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; beginning jazz improv class, 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.; open jazz jam session for intermediate, advanced and pros, 8:15 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, Nile Bar & Grill, 1721 19th St. Open to the public. Free admission, donations accepted. Visit www.bakersfieldjazzworkshop .com or 444-0853. Culinary Arts Program Gourmet Dinner, by BC’s culinary students, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Bakersfield College, Renegade Room, 1801 Panorama Drive. $10.95; take-out meals available. 395-4441. Joey Romley & Friends, 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St. 324-2557. One Book, One Bakersfield, “Fast Food Economics” presentation and Q&A with S. Aaron Hedge, Ph.D, 7 p.m., Russo’s, 9000 Ming Ave. Web site www.1b1b.com or 665-4686. Sierra Club Conditioning Hikes, 3 to 5 miles, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, meet at corner of Highways 178 and 184. 872-2432 or 873-8107. The Brothers Four, 7:30 p.m., The theater at Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave. 326-0838. Wednesday 2/27 Culinary Arts Program Gourmet Lunches, by BC’s culinary students, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Bakersfield College, Renegade Room, 1801 Panorama Drive. $8; take-out meals available. 395-4441. Free Country Line Dance Lessons, with the Haskell team, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday,

Upcoming

Criteria for submitting original scripts to Bakersfield Community Theatre’s 21st annual One-Act Festival have been announced. The competition is open only to local authors. Basically, the emphasis is on brevity and simplicity of production. The play should be no longer than 30 minutes and should have no more than five characters. Also, it should require minimal sets, props and technical cues. Deadline for submissions is March 30; the festival opens on June 13 for six performances. Send playscripts to Michael Pawloski at P.O. Box 1283, Bakersfield, 93302-1283. For details, call 831-8114.

Jeremiah Johnson and Shay Burke perform a one-act play called “Wordplay,” directed by Jodi Lowry, for the 20th annual Original One-Act Play Festival at the Bakersfield Community Theatre.

CALIFORNIAN FILE PHOTO

Thursday and Friday, Trout’s & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave. $5 cover on Friday after 8 p.m. 399-6700. Geri Boyd, 8:30 p.m., The Junction Lounge, Best Western Crystal Palace Inn, 2620 Buck Owens Blvd. 327-9651. Jerri Arnold, The Silver Tongued Lady and The Stars & Guitars Band, dance, 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday, Trout’s “Legends” Stage, 805 N. Chester Ave. 832-7835 or 281-2670. Wine & Dine at Capistrano’s, appetizers and wine sampling, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday, Capistrano’s, 1534 19th St. 634-9234. Thursday 2/28 “Arsenic and Old Lace,” presented by the Stockdale High School’s Performing Arts Department, doors open at 7 p.m., curtain at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Stockdale High School Theater, 2800 Buena Vista Road. $7 adults; $6 students; $5 students with ASB sticker and children under 12. 665-2800. Battle of the Bands Competition, 8 p.m. every Thursday, Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. Top three bands to open for Vanilla Ice on March 20. 472-6146. Country B-Town Players, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Trout’s & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave. 399-6700. Karaoke, with Wendy & Justin, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Trout’s “Legends” Stage, 805 N. Chester Ave. 399-6700. Line Dance Lessons, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, Trout’s & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave. 3996700. Noontime Organ Recital, with Paul Tepker, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 2216 17th Street & B. 861-6020. Friday 2/29 CIF State Wrestling Championships, Session I, 9 a.m. Friday; Session II, 9 a.m. Saturday;

Session III, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $11-$25. Web site www.ticketmaster.com or 3222525. CSUB Chamber Music Concert, 8 p.m., CSUB, Dore Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10; $5 students/seniors. 6542156. Dancing with Our Stars, doors open at 6 p.m.; free Intermediate dance class, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.; Beginners 7:15 to 8 p.m.; dancing with the Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra, 8 to 11 p.m., Golden State Mall, Grand Ballroom, 3201 F St. $15 per person; $25 per couple; proceeds benefit Bakersfield Jazz Workshop. Web site www.bakersfieldjazz workshop.com or 444-0853. FLICS International Cinema Society, presents “After The Wedding,” 7:30 p.m., Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $5. Web site www.flics.org or call 325-4815. Friday Nite Musicians For Christ, open mic, acoustic electric bands, original music encouraged, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Great Beginnings Christian Coffee House, 4201 University Ave. 871-5061 or 328-9409. Karaoke Bash, with McWilliams Team, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Trout’s “Legends” Stage, 805 N. Chester Ave. 399-6700. Marcephne Speed Dating, for ages 30 and older, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Holiday Inn Select, 801 Truxtun Ave. $15; $25 after Sunday. 478-6512. One Book, One Bakersfield, “Leaping for Life,” for preschoolers and their parents with activities that promote health and nutrition, 10 a.m. to noon, Jastro Park, 2900 Truxtun Ave. 322-0541. Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings, “No Stinkin’ Service Charge Blues Series,” presented by World Records, 7 p.m., Doubletree Hotel Ball-

room, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. $20-$25. 831-3100. Xtreme Paintball Sports League Tournament, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. Admission free; parking $3; open to public. 714719-9011. Saturday 3/1 2008 “Reel” Fun Fish Out, for children ages 14 and under, awards for catch of the day and biggest fish in each age category, 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Mirror Lake, Hart Park. Pancake breakfast provided for a small fee. 392-2010 or 392-2000. 29th annual Garces Gala, black-tie affair formal night, “Diamond Jubilee” celebration with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, gourmet dinner, silent and oral auction, 5:30 p.m., Garces High School, Monsignor Leddy Hall, 2800 Loma Linda Drive. $125. 327-2578 ex. 120. 4th annual Terrio Physical Therapy Kern Fitness Challenge, formally known as the Pacer Challenge; with junior high, middle school and high school teams competing to see who is the most physically fit, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., CSUB Gymnasium, 9001 Stockdale Highway. Proceeds fund the Kern Council of Physical Fitness and Sports in providing college scholarships and physical education grants. E-mail [email protected] or 827-3113. Bakersfield Speedway 2008 Season Opener, WAS Late Models, Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks, gates open at 5 p.m.; races begin at 6 p.m., Bakersfield Speedway, 5001 N. Chester Ave. $14; $5 ages 6-12; under 5 free. Web site www.bakersfieldspeedway.com or call 393-3373. Book Signing, with author Jay O’Connell of “Train Robber’s Daughter: The Melodramatic Life of Eva Evans, 1876-1970” 1 to 4 p.m., Russo’s Books, 9000 Ming Ave. 665-4686.

Cuchi-cuchi to go on loosey in Kern
Charo brings her charm — and flamenco guitar — to Ridgecrest
BY SHELLIE BRANCO
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Go to Bakersfield.com for more with the fabulous Charo. What’s your show like? ... The first part of the show, the musical program is a celebration of popular, super popular right now and spectacular Latin music. The second part of the program, it is classical and flamenco, performed with my guitar, beautiful masterpieces and the audience, if you believe in people that say they have multiple personality, they think, “How is it possible that cuchicuchi persona that is jumping and having fun and dancing salsa and singing can sit down on the stool, don’t move even a finger” — I mean, finger, yes (laughs), but the rest of my body is there together with the guitar and play that beautiful music. And that combination is completely the magic formula because then when the audience show their respect. Because everybody now know how difficult, how much discipline it require to perform any instrument. You are able to express your sexuality without becoming trashy. What advice do you have for young stars who struggle with that?
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Having a conversation with Charo is like co-starring in a chase sequence. Don’t panic if she grabs the wheel from you and steers into oncoming traffic, flooding the car with blond hair and sequins and her adorable, rapid-fire mix of Spanish and fractured English. Try like hell to hold on. Charo wants you to know she’s more than her cuchicuchi catchphrase, talk show appearances or guest spots on ’70s and ’80s shows such as “The Love Boat,” or her turn on “The Surreal Life.” Trained in classical and flamenco guitar, she says she’s found the “magic formula” for the perfect show. And that’s what the star has promised for eastern Kern this evening, when she’ll perform in a sold-out show sponsored by the Indian Wells Valley Concert Association at Burroughs High School auditorium. In Ridgecrest, of all places. “Well, why not?” said Carl Helmick, the association’s business manager. The organization got in touch with Charo’s management through a talent-booking conference for Western U.S. associations like his, he said. The concert series, now in its 61st season, has featured such performers as The Vienna Boys' Choir and smaller-name classical artists. Charo spoke to The Californian from her home in Beverly Hills. The following was edited for length. Charo: I am excited to go to this performing arts center ... in Ridgecrest because I have such a bright, bright new show. (Sirens blare in the background) You see, you hear all of the eeeeee? (Makes siren sounds) What did you do, Charo? I was fighting eggs. (Laughs) You were fighting what? I was frying eggs and the fire department probably seen that the house is on fire. (Laughs) No, the fire department is our neighbor. Those suckers, 24 hour are on duty. It is a lot of excitement here in Beverly Hills. It is like everybody in Beverly Hills, their house is on fire. (Laughs)

I love really beautiful costume and exotic dance and I am the one that created the cuchi-cuchi movement that is getting very ... thank God, Shakira and Beyonce because of me. That movement, you believe that in 1970 to ’73 lot of people were having heart attack, “What is she doing?” (Laughs) But always you got to know that it’s class. You can dance for free, you can do whatever, but there is always the saying, “My grandma is watching me, my mother is watching me and a little kid may be watching me.” Let the three of them sit down without thinking any minute, “I want to cover the eyes of my kid or I’m gonna get shock.” I’m going to have fun, because that’s what (I’m) selling: excitement, energy, passion, but class. And if you have that in your mind, you don’t go trashy. That’s the difference. Trashy people,
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food, it was like a meal not an appetizer. Most places have nasty potato skins and chicken strips half off, but the steak kabobs were enough to fill me up and they tasted excellent. — staceyg I wanted to try that raspberry lemon drop I read about in the magazine. It was really good. I went in just to have a drink but decided to have a piece of cheesecake with it. Both were exceptional and I highly recommend both. — michelleg If you want all the benefits of great food and space to move your elbows, try going there for lunch. We usually head there once a month or so for lunch and there’s always room at the inn. — bakoblue Things that I’ve ordered here are the hamburger, the BBQ beef sandwich, the pasta, the steak, the chicken sandwich. All of these have been very good in their quality. You can also add a salad or soup to your entree without paying an arm and a leg, which is nice. — franky07 The kids menu is nice, but my daughter was feeling extra picky that day and only wanted a cheese quesadilla! They were very nice and made one for her. They really should put that on the menu cause it was great! — lexyadore

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Food was great. Tried the ribs and they were definitely mouthwatering!! Love the variety too. — dplivelich I had the rosemary chicken, which was pretty good. The service was also good, despite the fact that they were swamped that evening. We did have a slight delay with one of our entrees, but that was corrected fairly quick. — jewel1325 I have been to RJ’s only twice, and had a hamburger and fries both times. The first time my food was good, but too greasy. The second time was much better and less greasy. — bryanjackson Happy hour appetizers are awesome!!! Not just your average cheap
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Juicy steak just as tempting during weekend breakfast
BY PETE TITTL
Contributing columnist e-mail: ptittl@bakersfield.com

One of the best things about weekends is the casual, social breakfast. If you’re lucky enough not to have to work, breakfast becomes again something you can savor, linger over, enjoy to its fullest with barely a glance at the clock. In Bakersfield we have a lot of solid weekend breakfast/brunch options, and now RJ’s at Riverlakes has jumped into the competition, which I think is a good thing. The 24th Street Cafe can’t serve everyone, and RJ’s has a completely different atmosphere, particularly if a major sporting event is going on. That big projection TV that almost turns the dining room into a small movie theater is exceptional. On the morning we visited it was an NBA game, but other TVs in the dining room were turned to extreme games competitions, luge races, college basketball — all sorts of things. For a sports junkie, being able to track all sorts of events at the same time is a

plus. Besides, the fantastic woodwork and tastefully painted walls of RJ’s look even better in the light of day. The menu has a nice variety, from chicken-fried steak with eggs to a real steak with eggs, a breakfast burrito, customized omelets (choose from 15 ingredients), and $3 bloody marys and mimosas. I went with the top sirloin with eggs ($14.99), while my companions selected the breakfast burrito ($8.99) and the breakfast sandwich ($8.99). All were solid, though the table was most enamored with my companion’s breakfast burrito. The eggs, in particular, were exceptionally fluffy, the pico de gallo salsa and tortilla also fresh-tasting and soft, and the bacon and cheddar cheese rounded out the experience. You could call it simple, but it’s beautiful in its simplicity and the kitchen’s execution. I ordered my steak with eggs because the menu bragged that the beef was fresh, never frozen and hand cut. I’m skeptical about the steak and eggs choice in most restaurants because, in

my experience, it’s usually an inferior cut of meat poorly prepared. But people tend not to be so discriminating in the morning, at least until they’ve had more coffee. Not so here. It was as tempting, juicy, tender and flavorful as any of the dinner steaks I’ve had at RJ’s. My only complaint was the breakfast potatoes served with it: deepfried chunks with a few stray bits of green pepper and green onion. Worthy of a fast-food restaurant, but not a good match with the rest of what we sampled. At first glance the breakfast sandwich looks like something you’d find at Jack In The Box, but they gave it the upscale treatment by carefully toasting the bun and including ham, bacon and a decent medium cheddar. The restaurant was about half full, but the service crew handled everything fine. There was a long wait for our food and no explanation at all from our server, who seemed to be AWOL. Despite that, I’d say we now have another weekend breakfast option that is worth a visit.

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BABYFEST 2008: NOT JUST FOR MOMS

Lots and lots of cute little tots
Babies take center stage at event, but there’s plenty for the rest of the family as well
Californian staff writer e-mail: sbranco@bakersfield.com

BY SHELLIE BRANCO

t’s hard to choose the cutest baby in Kern County. It’s even harder to vote objectively when you’re related to the ankle-biter. That’s why the cutest kid will be chosen by drawing at BabyFEST 2008at the Kern County Fairgrounds Saturday. The event will feature a baby race, or “Diaper Derby,” a mom and tots fashion show, and informational seminars on topics such as car seat safety, nontoxic household cleaning products and family insurance. The kids can enjoy bounce houses, a petting zoo, and pony and train rides. This is the event’s first year. Organizer Marsha Bidwell, a parenting coach and birthing doula who owns The Doula Connection, wanted to bring her expertise to more than one mommy or daddy at a time. “You need an education to drive a car or do most any kind of a job, but there’s no experience or education necessary to have a baby,” she said. “Well, we’re gonna change that. Even though it’s called BabyFEST, it’s for kids of all ages, she added. Zealous moms were voting multiple times for their babies on the Web site of cute baby contest sponsor Baby Sightings, said Krystal Bond, owner of the local ultrasound company. That’s when it was decided to choose by drawing the cutest kid out of 70 entrants ages 2 and under, she said. The young winner will get four tickets to Disneyland, an outfit from children’s clothing store Spoiled Rotten, and his or her photo on the cover of the Bakersfield Kids’ Directory. Four runners-up will receive gift certificates to Spoiled Rotten, Bond said. The Rosedale Highway children’s boutique will show off its apparel on the runway. Spoiled Rotten carries clothing for babies to preteens, said owner Kristi Nikkel. Birthday shirts are one of her hottest items, she said. They feature the child’s numerical birthdate with her name and a flourish, such as a crown. One of the latest trends in maternity clothing is the BellaBand ($26), said Bond of Baby Sightings, which sells clothing for moms-to-be. It’s a stretchy Lycra band that resembles a layered tee. The BellaBand allows moms in pregnancy’s early stages to wear their normal clothes longer, until they can fit into larger maternity clothes. Bond also sells snarky tees for pregnant women, with sayings such as “Knocked Up” and “Pregnant, Not Fat.” The latest thing is the Daddy tee, as more fathers participate in their partner’s experience, she said. Their shirts might say “Pickles and Ice Cream Fetcher” or “Look What I Did.”

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TV TONIGHT
“American Idol,” 8 to 9 p.m., Fox. It’s time for the first results show. Two men and two women will be out. “My Name Is Earl,” 8 to 9 p.m., NBC. The first new, poststrike episode is still six weeks away. For now, the show jumps back to its season-opener, with Earl as a new prisoner. “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “Without a Trace,” 9 and 10 p.m., CBS. This reruns the two-parter that had Gil Grissom and Jack Malone working together. A body in Las Vegas may be a boy who disappeared in New York six years ago. “The Celebrity Apprentice,” 9 p.m., NBC. Last week, Donald Trump temporarily put the acerbic Piers Morgan and Omarosa together; the result was brutal. Complicating things, the goodguy team (led this time by Trace Adkins) lost; in a first, Trump

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refused to fire anyone. Along the way, viewers were reminded of a fatal flaw: In the celebrity edition, rich friends can simply show up, tilting the results. We’ll see what happens tonight, when each team creates a home-shopping segment for QVC. “In Treatment,” 9:30 p.m., HBO. Early in the session, Paul gets word on Sophie, who took an overdose in his bathroom. Otherwise, this has Jake and Amy at war anew. “Lipstick Jungle,” 10:01 p.m., NBC. Battered by the book that depicted her as a bad mom, Wendy takes her daughter to a luncheon. Meanwhile, Nico tries to slow down her affair with a young man; Victory introduces her billionaire boyfriend to her friends. “Eli Stone,” 10:02 p.m., ABC. Last week, Eli broke up with his fiance, a beautiful lawyer who is also the boss’s daughter. Bummed

What’s on TV tonight
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TONIGHT’S MUST-SEE: “Survivor,” 8 p.m., CBS. It’s possible to overthink things as the “fans” team proved last week. It could have voted out Chet Welch, who had bungled the challenge, leading to defeat. Or it could have chosen Kathy Sleckman, who annoys people. But Mikey Bortone started offering elaborate schemes. Joel Anderson counter schemed to weaken Bortone by dumping his friend, Mary Sartain. The plan worked — except the fans can’t afford to lose any good people. This week’s challenge, CBS says, involves a head-on, physical battle. TONIGHT’S MUST-SEE II:

“Lost,” 9 p.m., ABC. Last week’s episode (rerunning at 8 p.m.) included fierce and perplexing flash forwards. Sayid is a mainland hit man, taking orders from Ben. That still leaves one or two of the “Oceanic Six” to be revealed (Ben wasn’t on the plane, remember?). Meanwhile, there’s a Kate crisis: She needs information from a hostage (currently, the nasty Miles); that might give her trouble with Locke and Sawyer.

Other choices include:
“The Incredibles” (2004), 6 and 8:30 p.m., ABC Family. Here are two more chances to see the popular animated film about a family of superheroes.

Mr. Incredible from “The Incredibles,” 6 and 8:30 p.m. today on ABC Family. out about that tonight, he throws himself into helping someone who has emerged from a coma.

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By Kathy Mitchell & Marcy Sugar, syndicated columnists that Bryce’s family strongly disapproves of his relationship with you. Either they have asked him not to bring you around, or he thinks they will give you a hard time and lacks the courage to stand up for you. They also may believe he will not get a divorce as long as they keep you at a distance, and so far, they are right. This is what happens when you become involved with a married man, so decide what you are willing to settle for because this could be all there is. Dear Annie: I have a problem with a co-worker. “Lenny” is a downer, not only to me, but to everybody he works with. He’s negative, unhappy and resists any attempts to change. He’s still bitter about a girl who broke up with him three years ago. I don’t want to be mean, but I’m tired of hearing Lenny whine. I’d like to help him take charge of his life so he can resolve his problems — or at least stop complaining about them. What should I do? — Miserable Co-Worker Dear Miserable: You can tell Lenny he seems to complain a lot and probably doesn’t realize how negatively it comes across, but some people are chronic complainers and the best you can do is tune them out. “Fixing” them takes a lot of time and effort, and it only works if The Kvetch recognizes the need to change his behavior.

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Dear Annie: I have been in a relationship with “Bryce” for almost eight years. When we met, we were both in unhappy marriages. Bryce helped me financially and emotionally with my divorce, and also pulled me through the death of a beloved sister. He even purchased a house for my children and me to live in. My divorce was finalized four years ago. Bryce lives with my now-teenage children and me, and we all get along great. The problem is, Bryce refuses to introduce me to his family, all of whom live close by. He has a mother, brother, sister and a daughter in her early 30s. He still is not divorced, but keeps assuring me he will be “as soon as the smoke clears” with his family. I’m beginning to think he is never going to completely share his life with me, as if he isn’t certain I’m really what he wants. He assures me he loves me and that his living with me is proof, but it’s just not enough. I want to have a normal relationship that involves both families combined. I want to spend holidays and special occasions together instead of apart. By the way, he has met all the members of my large family and they like him, but some are beginning to wonder if he’s just jerking me around. Am I wasting my time here? — Confused in N.Y. Dear Confused: It’s obvious to us

Wednesday’s puzzle solved

DOWN 1 Slugger’s stat 2 Occupation indicator 3 April 15 addressee 4 Aristocrats 5 Certain tie score 6 Chip maker

7 Ranked player 8 Expose to public scrutiny 9 PC key 10 Klutzy 11 Grandeur 12 Gun it in neutral 13 Get it? 18 Boob tube spot 19 Covered up 22 Put two and two together 23 Old Olds’ auto 24 Office of a legislator 25 May or June 26 One condo 27 Kanga’s kid 28 Daystar 30 Itemized accounts 33 Sahl and Drucker 36 Warrants 37 Cougar’s den 38 Miscellaneous 39 Clerical vestment

Hints from Heloise
Dear Readers: Do you live in an apartment that doesn’t have a washing machine or dryer? Here are some hints to make launfry day a little easier: Sorting clothes is very important. Sort clothing before you leave! If you send someone else to do the laundry, this will make it easier. Don’t overstuff the washer, as clothes cannot get clean. Always use the correct amount of detergent according to directions — more is not better! Get plenty of change. Throughout the week or month, save quarters. Plastic containers are just right to hold detergent, powdered bleach and fabric softener. No messy measuring. It also prevents you from carrying large bottles or boxes around. Bring along hangers so that you can hang up items right from the dryer with no wrinkles, which means no ironing. To know which washers you are using, place large, colorful magnets on the machines to spot them easily. If you’re going to do laundry, why not wash comforters, blankets and other large items, since front-loading machines with no agitators are usually there? If you wash one large-item load each time, you will always have fresh bits and pieces. Hope these hints make your laundry experience better! If you have a favorite hint that makes doing laundry away from home easier, especially if you are a college students, we would love to hear from you! Send your hint to: [email protected] (put “laundry” in the subject line); fax to 210435-6473 (HELOISE); or mail to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, and we’ll print as many as we can on laundry 101. — Heloise

40 Veggie sphere 43 Some sloths 44 Upstate NY school 47 Political syst. 48 Soap ingredient 50 Barcelona aunt 51 Actor Romero 53 Nary a one

54 Spigot 55 Mining product 56 Actor Wallach 57 Latin law 58 Bonzo or Clyde 59 “Little Red Book” compiler Biao 60 Mormon letters

Bridge

Jumble
dummy’s ten for nine tricks in all. If West had K-10-8-7 of diamonds, he would capture South’s queen but couldn’t lead a heart effectively. South would then have time to set up a spade trick to make the contract.

By Frank Stewart, syndicated columnist

Must play low

I continue a series on “avoidance”: the technique of keeping a dangerous opponent out of the lead. At 3NT South wins the first heart with the ace. He is in no immediate danger but isn’t eager to see East get in and return a heart through the Q-10. South has seven top tricks — four clubs, two hearts and a diamond — and can easily get two more if diamonds break 3-2. But if he leads a diamond to finesse with dummy’s jack, East will win and return a heart, and South will go down as the cards lie. South succeeds with an avoidance play. He leads a diamond to the ace at Trick Two and returns a low diamond. East must play low; if he grabs his king, South is safe. South then takes the queen, leads a club to dummy and returns a spade. He eventually sets up

Daily question

You hold: S A Q 8 4 H J 9 5 4 2 D 9 C 9 6 3. Your partner opens one diamond, you respond one heart and he bids two clubs. The opponents pass. What do you say? Answer: This isn’t the contract of your dreams, but you must pass. Your partner has fewer than 19 points, hence game chances are nil. A further bid may court disaster. You’d need about 11 points to try 2NT, at least 13 to force with a bid of two spades and much better hearts to rebid two hearts. South dealer Both sides vulnerable

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008

ADVICE, PUZZLES

THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN E13
Compiled by Travis Miller

Horoscopes

By Jacqueline Bigar, syndicated columnist tion. Let your energy manifest; accomplishment is your middle name. Tonight: Do what feels comfortable. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) #### Though you could find the day difficult at times, you’ll come out flying and feeling as if you have accomplished a lot. Your ability to use your innate ingenuity saves the day. If you are single, a new relationship could be in the offing. Tonight: All smiles. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ### You simply are not in the position to discuss your feelings or reveal key information. You might find it difficult not to comment or reveal important information. Indulge and enjoy a family member to the max. Tonight: Order in. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ##### Aim for what you want. If your first stab at this goal fails, don’t give up; keep at it. A slightly different approach could work. Return calls and set up meetings. Your words provoke action and response. Tonight: Be where the crowds are. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) #### Step up to the plate and let go of your reservations. You will do an excellent job of handling a new responsibility. Lighten up and smile. You might want to revise your opinion involving a boss and finances. Tonight: Your treat. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) #### What might feel like a snafu will work out if you remain optimistic and positive. Understanding could make all the difference when dealing with key associates. Know when to ask for another’s expertise. Tonight: Read between the lines. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) #### A partner wants and possibly will demand to take the lead. Knowing when to back off could be critical. Let this person have his or her way. Intuition leads you in an important conversation. Don’t lose your sense of centering. Tonight: Go along with another’s ideas. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ##### Others state their case. You could feel that someone is a tad austere or difficult. Don’t worry: You’ll come out on top of your game. Friends surround you in nearly every setting. How lucky can one person be? Tonight: Choose who you most want to be with. BORN TODAY Humorist Erma Bombeck (1927), actress Jennifer Love Hewitt (1979), poet W.H. Auden (1907)

People in the news
Bana says actresses got along
Actor Eric Bana has hit out at reports of a rift between Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman during filming for their new movie “The Other Boleyn Girl,” insisting they “really love each other,” Imdb.com reports. The “Munich” star is baffled by claims Johansson and Portman failed to get along onset, and has condemned the press for stirring conJohansson, left, Bana and troversy Portman between the pair — because they couldn’t be closer. He says, “Why is it that people in the media hate the idea that actors working together is possibly true? I hate to break it to you but actors really do love each other. It’s a crazy job and we put ourselves in vulnerable positions. I don’t care if it sounds corny but it’s true: you’re part of a brotherhood, and protect each other. And they indeed do get along really well.”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008: The odds favor you. Rooting for you is akin to betting on the favorite this year. You come out of the most difficult situations flying. Your base of friends proves to be instrumental to your success, whether it is through support or simply brainstorming. You will do well with crowds and groups. Your popularity soars to a new level. If you are single and you want a relationship, you can be sure you will meet someone special. Get to know this person well before diving in. Remember, the world is your oyster. If you are attached, the two of you can make quite the team effort, lassoing in what you want. Virgo can challenge your views. The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) #### Give more of yourself. Focus on accomplishment and getting the job done. You could be your own worst critic as you attempt to accomplish a lot more. Accept responsibilities. Others admire you a lot more than you realize. Tonight: Easy does it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) #### You might feel as if someone is raining on your parade. Your real issue will be what to do about this situation. If you don’t react and instead simply try to understand where others are coming from, you can help discover a resolution. Tonight: Think “weekend.” GEMINI (May 21-June 20) #### You might feel a little down or perhaps burdened by responsibilities. How you handle situations like this could change in the next few months. Look to growth. Remain responsive to a partner. Tonight: You don’t need to go far from home. CANCER (June 21-July 22) ##### You naturally use the right words and come up with the correct solutions. Someone might be difficult to understand; be willing to give this person space. Many people surround you who would like to be part of your life. Tonight: Hang out. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ### Be more aware of your daily patterns, especially when dealing with finances. Don’t let go of a problem. Get to the core issue, and then you’ll find resolu-

One friend tells the publication, “Knowing that she’s going to have twins has turned Jessica’s life upside down. She and (her fiance) have had to scrap plans for a one-baby nursery and start all over again.” Although the couple know they’re set to become parents to twins, they have no Alba idea about the sex of their babies. The source adds, “They’re not sure whether they want to know the sex of the babies now or wait to be surprised.”

PETA criticizes queen’s soul
PETA thinks Aretha Franklin is no queen of soul when it comes to wearing fur. Franklin was crowned this year’s worst-dressed celebrity by the animal rights organization. Her crime: wearing “yet another vulgar fur” at the Grammy Awards. “... you looked as if you were going to perform ‘I Am the Walrus’ by the Beatles,” People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals said Wednesday of Franklin’s appearance. “You might be a queen, but you don’t know jack about compassion.” The other offenders are Marilyn Manson, Eva Longoria (“in her trashy furs, she looks like the streetwalker of Wisteria Lane”), Lindsay Lohan, Kate Moss and Kylie Minogue. PETA called Minogue coldblooded for toting Franklin a python purse. As for Lohan, the group remarked: “‘I Know Who Killed Me’ isn’t just the title of Lindsay Lohan’s latest bomb, it’s the cry of the animals snuffed out so this ‘Mean Girl’ can pose in their pelts.” Christina Ricci, Martha Stewart and Alicia Keys have said they’ve given up wearing fur since being singled out by PETA in previous years. The group said it took Britney Spears out of the running because they didn’t want to kick her while she’s down.

Castro would be ‘ratings grabber’?
“Sicko” director Michael Moore jokes that Fidel Castro would be a “ratings grabber” at Sunday night’s Academy Awards show. Moore’s Oscar-nominated documentary on the health care industry concludes with a trip to Cuba, where he seeks care for a group of 9/11 responders who have experienced health problems. Castro, who is 81 and in poor health, announced his retirement as president of Cuba this week, ending a half-century of autocratic rule. “I got some great news today because I was trying to figure out how I was going to get Castro into the Oscars and for me he resigns today so he can come to L.A. and Moore go as my guest and perhaps give the acceptance speech,” Moore told AP Television on Tuesday night. “As long as he keeps it under five hours. I’m telling you, that’s got to be a ratings grabber. Can you imagine him? Showing up? If I could talk to (Oscar producer) Gil Cates and maybe get Castro in a dance number at the beginning of the show? Great.”

Birthdays
Actress Rue McClanahan is 73. Actor Gary Lockwood is 71. Actor Peter McEnery is 68. Record company executive David Geffen is 65. Actress Tyne Daly is 62. Actor Anthony Daniels (C3P0 in “Star Wars” films) is 62. Actor Alan Rickman is 62. Keyboardist Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads is 59. Actor William Petersen (“C.S.I.”) is 55. Actor Kelsey Grammer is 53. Singer Mary Chapin Carpenter is 50. Actor Jack Coleman is 50. Actor Christopher Atkins is 47. Singer Ranking Roger of General Public and of English Beat is 47. Actor William Baldwin is 45. Country singer Eric Heatherly is 38. Bassist Eric Wilson (Sublime) is 38. Bassist Tad Kinchla of Blues Traveler is 35. Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt is 29. Opera singer Charlotte Church is 22. Actress Ellen Page (“Juno”) is 21. Actor Corbin Bleu (“High School Musical,” “Jump In!”) is 19.

Sudoku
Wednesday’s puzzle solved

Alba the latest with twins?
Jessica Alba reportedly has just learned she’s set to join Jennifer Lopez and become a first-time mom to twins, the San Francisco Chronicle’s Daily Dish reports. The actress is the latest Hollywood star set to join the current twins trend, which was kicked off by Julia Roberts and Marcia Cross. Alba reportedly is so excited about the news, she has been letting all her friends know, and one source has blurted the baby exclusive out to the National Enquirer, along with the due date, June 8.

E14 THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN Brewster Rockit: Space Guy!

COMICS Get Fuzzy

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008

Mutts

Red & Rover

Hägar the Horrible

Sherman’s Lagoon

Blondie

Pearls Before Swine

Garfield

Pickles

Beetle Bailey

Mother Goose & Grimm

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008 For Better Or For Worse

COMICS Retail

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Luann

Marvin

Baby Blues

Fred Bassett

Zits

Frazz

Family Circus

Real Life Adventures

Dilbert

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ARTS ALIVE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008

Stars hosts first-rate production of ‘La Cage’
Glitzy costumes, spirited cancan dancers, excellent singing and hilarious double entendres add up to a first-rate production of “La Cage aux Folles” at Stars Theatre Restaurant. It’s a funfilled show, the kind that brings a smile to your face again and again, long after you’ve left the theater. It’s a show that moves right CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST along. At Camille Gavin last Friday’s [email protected] performance, one of the most surprising things to me was the swiftness of the numerous costume changes, which included the donning of elaborate wigs, designed by Larry Rector. The speedy scene changes are a credit to the cast as well as director Jon Johannsen. The plot revolves around a drag show in a French Riviera nightclub and is based on Jean Poirot’s play, “The Birdcage.” On the surface it seems to be a farce dealing with the conflict that develops when the straight son of one of the gay actors is faced with introducing his unconventional parents to the traditional parents of his brideto-be. But the underlying message is one of tolerance: Everyone needs to be accepted for what he is. Jason McClain is superb as ZaZa, the transvestite star of the show, and Bruce Saathoff is a perfect foil for McClain’s overthe-top antics. Maceo Davis, who plays ZaZa’s maid, is a show all by himself —with his feather duster and exaggerated facial expressions he manages to steal every scene he’s in. The well-rounded cast includes Forrest Madewell, who also served as vocal director, Jennifer Piccolotti, Mark Price, Leslie Lane and Robyn Dahlson. “La Cagelles,” the show’s energetic chorus line, is made up of Adam Rateliff, Marnie Forzetting, Alex Neal, Helen Prine, Robby George and Sam Hall. Brent Rochon did the choA scene from Stars Theatre Restaurant’s production of “La Cage aux Folles.” The plot revolves around a drag show at a French Riviera nightclub and is based on the renowned play “The Birdcage.” Final performances are this weekend. reography. “La Cage” opened Feb. 1; final performances are this weekend.
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‘La Cage aux Folles’
6:30 p.m. today to Saturday Stars Theatre Restaurant 1931 Chester Ave. Cost: $41 to $49 325-6100 six CD recordings. Ronald Kean, director of choral activities, will lead the BC Chorale and Chamber Singers in a program of contemporary American music by Morten Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre. Tickets are $10 and $5 for seniors and students. For information, call 395-4326.

Australian and BC choirs
Australian Voices, an internationally known group of singers from Australia and two Bakersfield College choral groups will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday at First Congregational Church, 5 Real Road. The visiting group specializes in performing contemporary choral music by Australian composers and is directed by Stephen Leek, said BC spokesperson Amber Chiang. For the past several years they have toured in Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States and have made

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A prospectus is available to artists interested in having their work shown in a one- or twomonth exhibition in 2009 at the Sylvia Winslow Gallery in Ridgecrest. The gallery is housed in the Maturango Museum, a cultural and natural history museum in the Mojave Desert area of eastern Kern County. Entry deadline is May 31. To obtain the brochure, call 760375-6900, or send a request to the gallery at 100 E. Las Flores Ave., Ridgecrest, 93555. Camille Gavin’s column appears on Thursdays. Her email address is [email protected]
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