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Weldon, CA · Arts & Culture
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Hallmark delivers familiar quality to viewers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) –Familiarity is a key ingredient when it comes to Hallmark television productions. Audiences are going to know that a nice couple will face a series of tests but eventually they will have a joyous ending. The viewers also know that a family of actors they have seen before will be making those […]
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Bakersfield musician creates petition to preserve Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace
The venue’s future is unclear as new ownership is sought. The future of a Bakersfield staple remains uncertain a year after its closure. Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace has been for sale since it closed last August after 28 years. The former restaurant, museum, and concert venue has hosted the likes of Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Luke Combs, and countless others since it opened in 1996. It’s also where Buck played his final concert before passing away in March 2006.
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2 critically endangered birds photobomb wildfire camera
Thanks to a network of more than 1,000 high-definition cameras monitored with the help of AI, agencies across California can spot wildfires faster than ever. And those cameras have other benefits, too. On Monday, managers at ALERTCalifornia noticed two critically endangered California condors perched on their equipment atop a mountain southeast of Bakersfield, in the […]
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Bakersfield Fox Theater announces Cults & Classics 2026-2027 season
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Fox Theater has announced the lineup for its Cults & Classics 2026-2027 season, with the season passes already being available for purchase. For two weeks, individuals can buy the Early Bird Season Pass at a discounted rate of $50. The pass includes admission to all 18 screenings and one free […]
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Tehachapi becomes a destination for fine art this November
Once a year, something remarkable happens in Tehachapi. World-class artists from across California and beyond converge on our city, transforming it into a vibrant cultural destination, and the Tehachapi Arts Commission invites the community to be part of it. The ArT 2026 Tehachapi Art Exhibition & Sale opens with an...
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‘Lanterns’ banks heavily on two lead actors making connection
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It seems even superheroes have expiration dates. That is the case with the new HBO Max series “Lanterns,” the latest production to be based on a character from the DC Comics universe. Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) has been saving the world as Green Lantern for decades using a ring given to […]
Porterville Recorder
Council to consider expanding Entertainment Zone
The Porterville City Council will consider expanding the city's Entertainment Zone to other parts of the city at its next meeting. The council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Entertainment Zone allows those attending community events allows limited drinking of beer and wine outdoors within the zone. Allowing those attending events to drink alcohol outdoors is a standard practice of many communities.
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Documentary maker sits down to talk about ‘The Sick Mind of EDP445’
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new YouTube documentary garnering millions of views across the world wide web has a Bakersfield connection. It's entitled "The Sick Mind of EDP-445." . It documents the fall of a popular YouTuber after he was caught in an online sting operation allegedly trying to meet...
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Among the offers for Buck Owens’ shuttered Crystal Palace: A deal that means tearing it down
The Crystal Palace, once Kern County’s most popular tourist attraction, has been closed for a year now, listed for sale for $7 million. After more than 13 months on the market, the Buck Owens family finally opted to shutter the famous venue last Aug. 12, on what would have been Owens’ 96th birthday. Has anything changed in the past 12 months?
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Hold your horses: It’s a country music comeback!
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Whether you are singing or dancing along, the numbers don’t lie — America’s gone hog wild for southern culture. From streaming to line-dancing participation numbers, all signs point to a revival of the century-old staple. As of August 2026, country music singer-songwriter Ella Langley owns the top spot on the Billboard […]
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Mack Geiger to perform at The Nile Theater
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Australian-born country singer-songwriter Mack Geiger is set to perform at The Nile Theater in December. Geiger, known for hits such as “String By” and “Mess of Blues,” is making a stop in Bakersfield as part of his When Its Pouring tour. Doors for the show will open at 7 p.m. and […]
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Local Author Presents Book on Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch History
Former Arvin resident Ruth Leon Barba presented her book, Images of America: Arvin, Lamont and Weedpatch, with Mary Louise Durham, foreword by Dr. James “Fizzer” Young, to the community on August 8. She presented the stories of three distinct yet connected communities and the importance of recognizing local...
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Fuerza Regida to perform at the Dignity Health Arena
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The band Fuerza Regida is set to perform at the Dignity Health Arena for their This Is Our Dream Tour in October. The GRAMMY-nominated band known for their Mexican roots while blending corridos with Hip-Hop influence is set to perform on Oct. 24 in Bakersfield, according to Dignity Health Arena officials. […]