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Take the grand tour of Chez Noel homes Dec 3 2008 5:14 PM

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 Dec 3 2008 11:55 AM

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.”
Pete Tittl: It's quality over quantity for lunch at Valentien Dec 3 2008 10:54 AM
Parking garage transformed into Christmas wonderland Dec 2 2008 5:44 PM
A $100 Christmas ornament? But it's art! Nov 25 2008 2:06 PM

Ornaments hand-painted by local artists will be up for sale Wednesday, Dec. 3 during the Holiday Art Shop at The Arts Council of Kern’s Younger Gallery.
Santa time! Parades, tree-lightings coming to a city near you Dec 1 2008 8:07 AM

Santa Claus, carolers and lots of holiday cheer are on their way to communities throughout Kern County. Here’s a list of holiday parades, singalongs and tree-lighting events:
Original members making Big House their home once again Nov 26 2008 5:01 PM

Big House has unfinished business. And five more albums of material ready to lay down. Right now, the onetime chart-topping country and soul outfit is happy to feel the old magic, something that Nashville tried to suck dry like a parasite.
GIVE IT UP: Local organizations in need of your help Dec 3 2008 10:16 AM
Kern County Museum lights the lamps for old-time Christmas Dec 2 2008 5:39 PM
The scoop on Snoop: Rapper coming to the Fox Dec 2 2008 3:12 PM

Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Friday for Snoop Dogg’s Dec. 27 show at the Fox Theater.