Go & Do
Best Bets for the weekend: A month's worth of stuff to do in just three days
The weekend after Labor Day is always so loaded with stuff to do in Kern County that it’s literally impossible to get to everything. Let us help you plan your busy weekend with our guide to the biggest events around.
Gallery brings a clean perspective Sep 3 2008 1:41 PM
September’s First Friday downtown marks the opening of a contemporary gallery run by two young artists.
New name doesn’t alter festival spirit Sep 3 2008 1:24 PM
Despite a name change, people will still gather in a mix of Hawaiian shirts and formal wear to sample wineries, breweries and local restaurants while dancing to music Saturday.
'Days' actor to put soap fans in lather at health fair Sep 4 2008 8:00 AM
If John Black from “Days of our Lives” makes your heart skip a beat, you can always have that checked out at the blood pressure booth.
Mexican celebration moved up Sep 3 2008 1:35 PM
Opa! Sweet and savory Greek specialties await Sep 3 2008 1:19 PM
Thanks to “Mamma Mia!,” moviegoers have been streaming from movie theaters dreaming of the lush scenery and rich culture of the Greek Islands.
Mix art, liquor and you get Artini — and it goes down smooth, baby Sep 3 2008 4:00 PM
Sinatra, Sammy and the rest of the Rat Pack were real men, meat-and-potatoes guys with old Vegas class. Perhaps they would have appreciated the potini.
'Have a rosy day' at Wasco's annual feel-good/smell-good celebration Sep 4 2008 8:33 AM
“Have a rosy day,” says the recorded phone message. “The city with a rosy future,” says an official piece of promotional stationery.
'Chicago' brings that ol' razzle-dazzle to Bakersfield Sep 4 2008 8:35 AM
Murder, greed, adultery, the ol’ razzle-dazzle: Cable news would’ve been all over it.
Camille Gavin: Theater marks 82 years with Neil Simon play Aug 26 2008 3:53 PM
Like the fabled river in the melodious song from a famous Broadway musical, Bakersfield Community Theatre just keeps rollin’ along.
Hello, Norma Jean: Intimate portrait of Marilyn headed to Stars Sep 4 2008 8:31 AM
Actress Sunny Thompson could not have picked a riskier place to debut her two-hour portrayal of Marilyn Monroe: in a 99-seat Hollywood theater full of Monroe’s friends and hard-core fans.
Find a cool place to eat Aug 13 2007 11:07 AM
See a movie Aug 13 2007 11:08 AM
Party at a local nightclub Aug 13 2007 11:11 AM
Check our calendar for stuff happening tonight Aug 13 2007 11:09 AM
Find a cool antique shop downtown Aug 13 2007 11:13 AM
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Business: Olympic dreams: Sports enrollment surges post-Beijing Games Sep 5 2008 9:29 AM
Eye Street: Tails of Bakersfield: $14,000 raised for unwanted pets, thanks to you Sep 5 2008 4:24 PM
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