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Art & Liz: Father-and-daughter artists show together for first time
Father-daughter artists Art and Liz Sherwyn will hold their first show together at Metro Galleries tonight. “It’s kind of a cute idea,” said Liz as the two prepared to hang their work Monday.
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Bakersfield Christmas Parade: Down-home and proud of it
Eleven-year-old clogger Robin Laybourn is an old pro at the Christmas parade, now that she’s in her second year as a performer.
Take the grand tour of Chez Noel homes
Dreams of spending Christmas hidden in a Tuscan villa out of “A Room with a View” or another Victorians-on-holiday period piece might have to wait for better economic conditions.
Masterworks Chorale takes on 'Messiah' — with a pair of old pros leading the way
There’s something about joining a chorus that ignites a lifelong relationship with music. Not convinced? Then consider Carol Smith and Bob Earls, who have been singing with Bakersfield Masterworks Chorale a combined 91 years. The pair will lend their voices Saturday when the chorale performs its selections from Handel’s oratorio “Messiah.”
The scoop on Snoop: Rapper coming to the Fox
Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Friday for Snoop Dogg’s Dec. 27 show at the Fox Theater.Herb Benham: At least 'interesting' is never dull at this house
Thanksgiving was interesting. “Interesting” can mean thought-provoking, prickly or may indicate adventure found, but not necessarily sought. Our Thanksgiving included all three.Pete Tittl: It's quality over quantity for lunch at Valentien
In the course of the past few years, it seems every few months I get an e-mail from a reader wondering if I’ve tried the prix fixe lunch at Valentien Restaurant & Wine Bar. Typical comment: Best value in town, a great business lunch option, a three-course meal at a value price.Pete Tittl: P.F. Chang's goes back to Chinese basics with fresh, natural menu
I’ve never been to China but friends who have tell me the food is completely different in ways difficult to explain. I’m sure the all-purpose term “less Americanized” would suffice. A bit more on the differences came from an article on Chinese cuisine I read in Men’s Health magazine earlier this year. The writer went back to China, talked to the master chefs and tried to get their opinions on the definition of authentic Chinese cuisine.
Pete Tittl: T-Bones steaks are well-done, but sides need a little help
You can hardly go wrong in this town opening a steakhouse, especially in the southwest, which is hardly overrun by that type of restaurant. Sure, you have Tahoe Joe’s and Outback, but what about a locally owned and operated place like KC Steakhouse?
Pete Tittl: Reviewer hits the sauce at Joseph's and promises to come back for more
In my job, thankfully, people are always telling me where to go.
Herb BenhamHerb Benham: At least 'interesting' is never dull at this house
Thanksgiving was interesting. “Interesting” can mean thought-provoking, prickly or may indicate adventure found, but not necessarily sought. Our Thanksgiving included all three.
Joan SwensonJoan Swenson: Cut heating your bill while saving your poinsettias
We keep the house chilly in the winter, a battle of the wills between my husband and me: Who will wimp out and turn on the heat? How low can you take it? Sixty-two degrees? Sixty?
Camille GavinCamille Gavin: Take a shopping breather with a look at serene watercolors at mall
When my nerves get a bit jangled, as they tend to do when I’m shopping for holiday gifts, I find it soothing to look at pleasant landscapes.
Valerie SchultzValerie Schultz: Too old to rock? Maybe, but the B-52s got us on our unhip feet
“Everybody goes to parties — They dance this mess around They do all 16 dances …”