Music in motion in Bakersfield
May 21, 2013 by Mark
It is sure to be a rocking good time at the B Ryders Rocking Sports Bar and Grill when Atlas Genius performs this evening.
The concert for this New Zealand-based band begins at [Read more]
Rodeo season ready to begin in Tehachapi
April 2, 2013 by James
The Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Association kicks off the new season with an open Junior Rodeo this weekend
It starts off with the Pee Wee events for [Read more]
Bakersfield March Meet zooms in this weekend
March 5, 2013 by Mark
Hot rod lovers unite at the 2013 Bakersfield March Meet which will be held this weekend at Famoso Raceway, 33559 Famoso Rd, McFarland, located just 30 minutes north of Bakersfield.
Returning this year is [Read more]
April walk to offer a breath of fresh air
February 6, 2013 by Mark
The American Lung Association is hoping to raise $90,000 during its April 5K walk in Bakersfield. A thermometer on their website is currently tracking its progress towards the goal.
Anyone interested can become a [Read more]
Baseball tournaments about to strike Bakersfield
January 6, 2013 by James
As 2013 swings in, there are three upcoming baseball tournaments scheduled for baseball fans.
First up, the Bakersfield Bullets will host a bash at 4:00 pm on January 13. This event costs $275 plus two balls. The event will [Read more]
Christmas in Bakersfield should be one to cherish
December 1, 2012 by James
Christmas activities in Bakersfield began this weekend with the annual Holiday Lamplight Tours at the Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Avenue.
From 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm on Saturday, December 1, participants could [Read more]
Annual KGET holiday food drive November 14
November 5, 2012 by James
This month, KGET’s annual food drive will again benefit the [Read more]
Symphony celebrates 80th birthday
October 5, 2012 by Mark
The Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra (BSO) opens its new season this week and celebrates its 80th anniversary. One person who appears to be particularly looking forward to the event is Bryan Burrow, interim executive director at BSO, who said:
“I have to say, we’re very excited about the 80th birthday for the Bakersfield Symphony. It’s pretty incredible that this orchestra has been around for so many years, through so many economic crises.”
Begun as a community program night class, the orchestra formally became the Bakersfield Symphony in 1932. After a brief hiatus for World War II, the orchestra reconvened in 1946.
The orchestra celebrates its birthday with a performance of Hector Berlioz’s Hungarian March, Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 in B minor, and Edvard Grieg’s Concerto in A minor – selections from its first concert in 1932.
Celebrating with the symphony this Saturday is clarinetist Mary Moore, who is often referred to as Lou Gehrig because, like Gehrig, she has never missed a concert—not in 53 years. Moreover, she has only missed one rehearsal, for her son’s wedding. When she first began playing clarinet with the symphony there were nearly 50 musicians. Today, that number has increased to nearly 70 musicians, most of whom are local.
The BSO might want to consider using brochure printers and stationery printers to create souvenirs of its milestone year. The opening concert will be performed at 8:00 pm this Saturday, October 6 at the Rabobank Theater, 1001 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield. Tickets are $34 – $50. For more information call (800) 745-3000.
House on Mango Street to be a community reading event
September 3, 2012 by Mark
In conjunction with National Hispanic Heritage Month, Bakersfield’s ‘One Book, One Bakersfield, One Kern’ organization has chosen the book ‘House on Mango Street’ as the book to read for [Read more]
Younger athletes with disabilities can join hoops league
August 3, 2012 by Sarah
Registration is underway for the League of Dreams basketball registration, an athletic league for disabled youth. The League’s motto is “Every child should have the chance to play!” and their mission is to [Read more]
