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This World Photography Day, we’re celebrating one of Bakersfield’s most talented photographers—an artist who has been ho...
08/20/2025

This World Photography Day, we’re celebrating one of Bakersfield’s most talented photographers—an artist who has been honing his craft and capturing Bakersfield moments and memories for years. 🎞️

Felix Adamo’s () career spans over 30 years as a photojournalist on the west coast, specifically California’s Central Valley. He has covered events from the local art scene in Bakersfield, to the 1984 Olympics and the 1992 Riots in LA. Adamo has received critical reviews for his continued project documenting his hometown of Bakersfield, CA. He also formerly served as the Chief Photographer for The Bakersfield Californian.

Today, Adamo is on the board for the Bakersfield Museum of Art and he’s still shooting! 📸 What’s his subject matter? Well, he still loves capturing Bakersfield musicians and the music scene, often photographing his own son’s band—The Soda Crackers ()! He also still shoots motorcycles, which is actually how he got his start in the industry.

He has been there for so many moments throughout Bakersfield’s history, like the cover photo, which depicts when Caltrans was taking down the Bakersfield Arch on Union Ave in 1999. It’s so cool to see all these moments documented!

Thank you so much for sharing some of your photos and your talent with us, Felix!



ON THIS DAY…Swipe to discover some fun facts about our city’s famed country music star—Buck Owens—that you might not hav...
08/12/2025

ON THIS DAY…

Swipe to discover some fun facts about our city’s famed country music star—Buck Owens—that you might not have known!

Enjoy learning about historical tidbits? We’ve got more on the way.



🌅 Start your morning with nature’s magic!Join the folks at Wind Wolves Preserve () for a Sunrise Guided Hike! No need to...
08/06/2025

🌅 Start your morning with nature’s magic!

Join the folks at Wind Wolves Preserve () for a Sunrise Guided Hike! No need to navigate along the trail; just be prepared to enjoy the view. It’s the perfect way to reconnect, recharge, and witness the wild beauty of nature at dawn.

Reserve your spot today!



Get ready to honky-tonk the weekend away at Buck Owens’ Birthday Weekend at the Crystal Palace! 🥳On August 8 & 9, the le...
08/06/2025

Get ready to honky-tonk the weekend away at Buck Owens’ Birthday Weekend at the Crystal Palace! 🥳

On August 8 & 9, the legendary venue comes alive with a stellar lineup of musical guests honoring the King of Bakersfield Sound. 🎵

From toe-tapping country classics to heartfelt tributes, it’s a jam-packed weekend full of the twang and soul that made Buck Owens an icon. Grab your boots, bring your friends, and get ready for a rollicking good time as we celebrate the man who shaped country music with unforgettable tunes and legendary style! 🤩

Details:
Reservations: BuckOwens.com



And the books just keep on coming! 📚💛✨Meet Bakersfield’s own dynamic duo: author Teresa Adamo () & illustrator Jennifer ...
07/28/2025

And the books just keep on coming! 📚💛✨

Meet Bakersfield’s own dynamic duo: author Teresa Adamo () & illustrator Jennifer Williams-Cordova ()! They continue to enchant young readers with their growing collection of children’s books—especially the fan-favorite Indy, Oh Indy series. Each book offers fun storytelling with subtle nods to Bakersfield woven throughout.

Their latest book, “Wander with Wonder” is the pair’s first chapter book and the story is centered around the Westchester neighborhood during the summer of 1978. ☀️

On Saturday they held a Summer Staycation Book Reading & Bookmark-Making Meet-Up in honor of the book at In Your Wildest Dreams Consignment Store (which was also mentioned in their story). The bookmarks and stickers were specifically chosen to reflect the colors and theme of the book! It was a hands-on celebration of creativity, community, and imagination. 🙌

🔎 You can find Wander with Wonder at indyohindy.com.

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“Will you be my Valentine” is so overdone. Get a little creative this year! They say that laughter is the key to the hea...
02/14/2025

“Will you be my Valentine” is so overdone. Get a little creative this year! They say that laughter is the key to the heart, and we’ve got you. Prepare yourself. Here are some full throttle, maximum cheese, Bakersfield-style pickup lines!

Send one to someone to let them know you love them! 😜 But maybe read the warning on the last slide first.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Bakersfield! ♥️

Since it’s the month of love—and we love our community and we love a good love story—we asked you last week if you’d be ...
02/13/2025

Since it’s the month of love—and we love our community and we love a good love story—we asked you last week if you’d be willing to share yours! We wanted to know what your “meet cute” was like.

What’s a meet cute, you ask? Well, it’s that first encounter between two characters in a romantic story that is typically unexpected, awkward, or maybe even a bit humorous.

Swipe through to read some of our favorites. 💖

These stories inspire hope, celebrate resilience, and remind us that love—whether romantic, familial, or platonic—has the power to uplift and unite.

Thanks again to all who shared their stories with us. 🫶

Here’s to more love stories to come… 👀



Address

515 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA
93301

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

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(661) 852-7282

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