Tribal Belly Dancing Today @The Nile

Belly Dancing, tons of vendors, food, and lots of energy today at The Nile.  This is the second annual Tribal Belly Dancing Expo at The Nile and attendance has more than doubled since last year.  This event will go on until 9PM tonight so you still have plenty of time to come check it out.  The Nile, 1721 19th Street, in downtown Bakersfield.

Bakersfield Braces For Storm

EB Hwy 178, just east of Mt Vernont. Trees fall and block 2 lanes of traffic.

Bakersfieldcelebs usually doesn’t report on weather, but the local weather service reports Bakersfield will be hit by yet another storm later today with high winds.  Early today Bakersfieldcelebs went out and shot some photos of pre-storm damage.

The Padre Hotel Pre-Grand Opening Party

Bakersfieldceleb Jorge Guillen

Jorge Guillen has put in over 4 months of work into his downtown art project and Bakersfieldcelebs finally caught up with him. At first glance, it looks like an electrical box with some art on it, but in reality it is a work of art. Jorge told us it has a combination of Mayan and Egyptian Hieroglyphics and that many of the symbols & images represent the surrounding area of 19^th and H Street. One side of the box shows the Nile River and directly to the west is The Nile Theater and another side gives the Padre Hotel a shout out, Jorge told us. There are too many symbols and meanings to mention, but the box is worth a look the next time you are in the area. The whole project is funded by both the State and County, and the Kern County Arts Council. It is also supported by the BPD and The Downtown Anti Graffiti Project. These boxes are all over downtown and there are many different artists painting them. When we asked if anyone ever vandalizes them, Jorge said “Not very often, I feel the people of downtown give them respect, and that’s good“. Before these boxes were covered with art they were covered with flyers and graffiti and were a real eye sore. Jorge told us his project is near completion but he will always check up on it for any touch ups. For Jorge it’s a passion, and it shows in his work.

Mill Creek Project

The Mill Creek Project moves South across 18th Street near Mexicali Restaurant to connect with rest of the project near Truxtun in downtown Bakersfield.  This project has really brighten up the east side of the downtown area and is definitely worth taking a look!  Builders say the entire project should be done around August of this year.

Padre Hotel

The Padre Hotel, lots of buzz about the opening of this Five Star Hotel, restaurant, cafe, bar, and nightclub!  Bakersfieldcelebs had a tour about 3 weeks ago and all we have to say is amazing!  The rooms are W The Court quality, the bars and nightclub first class all the way, and the main entrance brings back the feel of days past. 

Opening date? We’ve heard January 25, 2010, and we’ll be there for it, with lots of photos to share.

The Padre Hotel located at the corner of H & 18th Street, in downtown Bakersfield.

Noriega’s Restaurant Featured in The New York Times!

Downtown Christmas Parade

This has to be the biggest Bakersfield Downtown Christmas Parade ever!  The floats, the cars, the bikes, the bands, they never ended!  They’re were thousands of people all along the parade path and for the first time we’ve ever seen, many vendors this year, selling everything from toys to food.  It was a big success and we can’t wait til next year’s Bakersfield Downtown Christmas Parade…

We’ve invited all the local Celebs tonight!

Bakersfieldcelebs 1st Annual Holiday Party @The Nile!  Tonight we’ve invited all the big shots intown for one big party! Special “Celeb Shots” at the bar tonight, no dress code, $5 dollar cover, Vip Hosts, GoGo Dancers, and DJ Danny Boi in the mix.  Plus we’re shooting a new promo video tonight too!  Doors at 9 and be sure and stop by the Bakersfieldcelebs VIP! 

KRAB Radio’s “The Real Bruce Wayne”

Bakersfieldcelebs caught up to Bakersfield Celebrity “The Real Bruce Wayne” today at Verizon Wireless near the corner of Mt. Vernon & Columbus for a live broadcast, and many listeners showed up for the Black Friday event.  The Real Bruce Wayne has been a radio icon in Bakersfield for years and now he’s an official Bakersfieldceleb!  Check out his show week nights from 7-10PM on KRAB Radio 106.1FM

Website: http://www.krab.com

Fine Dinning in Downtown Bakersfield

Victor Victoria’s has opened in downtown Bakersfield.  (in the old Kosmos sports bar) The former sports bar has been remodeled from floor to ceiling, and it looks amazing!  Not just good looks, excellent food and service can be found at Victor Victoria’s!  Located at 1623 19th Street.  661.323.1171

New Faces on 19th Street

Both the Atomic Kitten and True Grit Clothing & Barbering, have moved to 19th Street in Downtown Bakersfield.  Atomic Kitten Salon formally located on F Street is now located at 1314 19th Street and their new location is just as cool as their previous one.  The owner of The American Barbershop, now True Grit, also formally located on F Street has made their move right next to Atomic Kitten.  True Grit, at 1312 19th Street features  a full clothing line and full service barber shop.  Make sure and check out both of their new locations!

Bakersfieldcelebs returns!

This weekend at THE NILE, Bakersfieldcelebs returns!  After an almost 5 month break, Bakersfieldcelebs is returning to update you on all your favorite Bakersfieldcelebs and events.  Come join us for ONE of the biggest party’s in Bakersfield, Halloween at The Nile!  Cheers…

Bakersfield Thunder Run

Saturday the place to be was at the Kern County Fairgrounds for the Bakerfield Thunder Run!  Bakersfieldcelebs has such a good time we forgot to take photos!  But we did get a great shot of Nancy and Tauney, two local Bakersfieldcelebs.  We can hardly wait until next year’s run!

Bakersfield Thunder Run

The Bakersfield Thunder Run is Saturday, June 13th, at the Kern County Fairgrounds.  There’s going to be Custom Bikes, Food, Bikini Contest, Concerts, Vendors, and lots more.  Be on the look out for Bakersfieldcelebs too, we’ll be out there!

ROCKIN ROOTS FEST 2009

Today at Stramler Park, 11AM!

Gates at 11AM don’t miss out!