Contests: Bakotopia

CONTEST IS OVER! WIN FREE TIX! Sick Puppies LIVE at BRyder's!

Contest is over! Thanks for entering!
Tix still available at the club!
OR
CLICK FLIER TO HEAR A 2008
INTERVIEW WITH THE BAND!

LIVE!
FRIDAY, MARCH 12
BRYDER'S BAR, 7401 White Ln.
7PM / ALL AGES!
ALL WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
TWO TICKETS (2) TO THE SHOW
COURTESY OF BAKOTOPIA & TIM GARDEA PRESENTS!
HERE'S HOW TO WIN!

-You must have a Bakotopia profile to enter. If you haven't got one, sign-up! It's EASY!

-Sign In to Bakotopia with your username. Don't forget to fill-in your profile!

-Post a public comment below to this post, and tell us a favorite joke of yours. We don't care if it's good, bad, clean, or dirty - just make us laugh!

-Make sure your username is public, so we know who you are.

** The best entries will be chosen, and contacted via e-mail by:

9AM on THURSDAY, MARCH 11! SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAIL AT THIS TIME!

**Must be 18 or older to enter & win. Bakersfield & Kern County Residents Only! No employees or family of The Bakersfield Californian and it's affililiates may participate.

TUNE-INTO BAKERSFIELD'S ONLY LOCAL MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT SHOW!

How to Win A Halloween Costume Contest

Halloween is just around the corner, and the search is on for that perfect Halloween Costume. Whether you're entertaining, attending a party or just trick-or-treating in the neighborhood, the perfect costume is paramount for a successful Halloween. We've scoured our resources and developed this list of tips on designing a Halloween look sure to sway the judges of any respectable Costume Contest in your favor.

Tip #1 - Start with 3 or more costume ideas.
Challenging yourself to thinking of at least 3 possible costumes will result in greater creativity. The first costume idea may have some drawbacks in the final analysis. For example, a sword looks great for a Saimiri warrior, but don't count on being able to get into your local nightclub with it; and if you aren't already a belly-dancer, there's hardly time at this point to take belly-dancing lessons. Expand the original ideas with accessories, makeup and other ways you'll truly be able to stay in character.

Tip #2 - Stay away from "stock" costumes to create your own unique look.
A costume shop or variety store is a great place to get ideas, or even create a base for your final costume, but you won't win any contests by being the 100th replica of Cat Woman. The costumes available at party stores also tend to be on the flimsy side, which could result in a “wardrobe malfunction” moment. Instead, try to couple the ideas from the store with your own twists (and perhaps a layer of real clothing) to be truly unique.

Tip #3 - Avoid the obscure.
Try to keep your costume mainstream enough that most people will "get it" and understand who you're trying to be. Either stay with what's popular now, or what has proven to be timeless, Dracula, for example. Avoid characters so little known you'll have to spend the night explaining yourself.

Tip #4 - Use popular culture to your advantage, if you dare.
Tried and true Halloween rules are that funnier the costume, the easier it is to win the contest; and nothing is funnier than a joke at someone else's expense. If you're going to use a popular culture jab as your costume base, just be sure that the news is relatively current so everyone gets the joke. For example, a pee soaked David Hasselhoff is current; but the Hoff accompanied by Kit is outdated (at least until the new series picks up). Also be ready to take the bad with the good, some people may appreciate your humor more than others.

Tip #5 - Play up your best points by picking a costume that fits your personality and your body.
Let's face it, not everyone can pull off a stripper or a Charlie Chaplin. Pick a costume that accents your strong points. Do you have great legs? Are you funny? Has anyone ever told you that you look exactly like a celebrity? Can you make little kids cry with your evil laugh? Stay away from anything that makes you feel uncomfortable when you're in character; to win a contest you'll have to act continuously like whoever (or whatever) inspired you.

Tip #6 - Couples only.
This tip is for couples attending a function together: being his-and-hers and original is almost impossible. Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Two Peas in a Pod, zzzz. It's easier to be creative by coming up with your own unique ideas and leave the contest judges to figuring out who you came with.

Tip #7 - More is more - dress from head to foot and accessorize.
No winning costume is complete without the extra touches. Make sure every inch of your costume is in character from your shoes to your hat, and accessorize with props and makeup. Maximize your look by keeping in character with your speech and mannerisms; act as if you're on a stage the entire time you're wearing that costume (unless you're scaring small children, then it's okay to become human for a moment).

Tip #8 - Last but not least
Run your final costume by at least 5 trusted friends before the big night. We all love our mothers, but they may not be impartial enough to give great costume advice. When you think you're ready, show your costume to five trusted friends who will give you their real opinions. If you have to explain what you are to any one of them, start over at Tip #1.

Happy Haunting from your friends at Good Time Entertainment, & The Karaoke King trusted with Halloween parties and other special occasions since 1991.

Karaoke King Show and Website 661.633.1949
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OK to Reprint with Permission please contact us with your request before Reproduction

CONTEST IS OVER! WIN FREE TIX! First Annual Bakersfield Oktoberfest! October 3rd!

CONTEST IS OVER!
WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY!
KEEP CHECKING YOUR E-MAIL TO SEE IF YOU'VE WON!

SATURDAY-OCTOBER 3-2009!
STRAMLER PARK, BAKERSFIELD, CA!
3-10PM / 21+ONLY!
EACH LUCKY WINNER WILL RECIEVE 1 OF 2 PRIZES!
1) 2 FREE ENTRY TICKETS TO THE EVENT!
OR
2) OKTOBERFEST PARTY PACK!
(PACK INCLUDES: 1 ENTRY PASS, DAS BOOT BEER STEIN, 2 DRINK TIX, GOURMET MEAL)
COURTESY OF BAKOTOPIA & UGLY DUCK MARKETING!
HERE'S HOW TO WIN!

-You must have a Bakotopia profile to enter. If you haven't got one, sign-up! It's EASY!

-Sign In to Bakotopia with your username. Don't forget to fill-in your profile!

-Post a public comment below to this post, and tell us why you should go to Oktoberfest...For therapy? Polka dancing? Non-stop partying? The food? Beer? To meet our Bakotopia cover models - Devon & Jennifer? OR? Get creative! You'll have a better chance of winning!

-Make sure your username is public, so we know who you are.

** The best entries will be chosen, and contacted via e-mail by:

12PM on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30! SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAIL AT THIS TIME!

**Must be 21 or older to enter & win. Bakersfield & Kern County Residents Only! No employees or family of The Bakersfield Californian and it's affililiates may participate.

www.bakersfieldoktoberfest.com

GET YOUR NEW FREE ISSUE OF BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE TODAY! CLICK BELOW TO FIND A FREE RACK NEAR YOU!

CONTEST IS OVER! WIN FREE TIX! GOV'T MULE - LIVE at THE FOX! 9-19-09!

CONTEST IS OVER!
CHECK UR EMAIL TO C IF U WON!
MORE CONTESTS ON THE WAY!
GOV'T MULE!
(click on photo to buy tix online)

LIVE!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
BAKERSFIELD FOX THEATER
7PM
ALL WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
TWO TICKETS (2) TO THE SHOW
COURTESY OF VALLITIX AND BAKOTOPIA!
HERE'S HOW TO WIN!

-You must have a Bakotopia profile to enter. If you haven't got one, sign-up! It's EASY!

-Sign In to Bakotopia with your username. Don't forget to fill-in your profile!

-Post a public comment below to this post, and tell us who the greatest jam band is and why? The Grateful Dead? Phish? Gov't Mule? Santana? Or ?

-Make sure your username is public, so we know who you are.

** The best entries will be chosen, and contacted via e-mail by:

2PM on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17! SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAIL AT THIS TIME!

**Must be 18 or older to enter & win. Bakersfield & Kern County Residents Only! No employees or family of The Bakersfield Californian and it's affililiates may participate.

TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE THRU VALLITIX HERE!

GET YOUR NEW FREE ISSUE OF BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE TODAY! CLICK BELOW TO FIND A FREE RACK NEAR YOU!

Life, Death, and a boy called Nobody...

I’m engaged in a life and death struggle, and I need your help.

Doesn’t that sound dramatic? And it is only slightly exaggerated. You see, this struggle involves the living and the dead, a local independent bookstore, and a world famous writer.

You might have heard of this guy named Neil Gaiman. He’s won the Hugo, Bram Stoker and Locus awards many times, as well as a list of other awards as long as my arm. He was the first writer to win a literary award for his comic book writing (The World Fantasy Award for Sandman #19) and he’s been involved with many movies, either as the originator of the work or as the screenwriter. Most recently, he won a Hugo, an Audie, and this little thing called the Newbery Award for his young adult novel, The Graveyard Book.

That’s where the independent bookstore comes in. You see, while accepting yet another award for The Graveyard Book (this time the Best Indie Young Adult Buzz Book) he announced an impromptu contest that his publishers immediately got behind. He suggested that, since he doesn’t get to do signings at independent bookstores much anymore (seeing as how he can sell out stadium seating events) that he’d have a contest to win him for a signing sometime in December. The rules: be an independent bookstore in the continental United States, have a Halloween party based on The Graveyard Book in October, and the best party wins him.

When I read this, I just about fell off of my chair.

Halloween is my favorite holiday, I work at an independent bookstore (and have done so, first at one store then another, for fifteen years) and my favorite author is (you guessed it) Neil Gaiman. I know my coworkers & I can throw a good book event (our Harry Potter release parties saw well upwards of two thousand people the last couple of times) and this one… THIS one… it was the biggest windmill ever offered for me to tilt at.

Now’s where the life and death struggle and you come in.

It is life and death because that’s what The Graveyard Book discusses. Nobody Owens, Bod for short, who is orphaned by a nefarious organization for seemingly mysterious purposes, wanders into and is reared by the citizens of a graveyard. The adventures of a living child raised by the dearly departed, and uncovering the plot that took away Bod’s family and threatens his own existence, makes for a Newbery-worthy read and one heck of a Halloween party.

The struggle involves getting what Russo’s does best (great books, fantastic customer service, and devotion to the community) and our community together for a common purpose.

We don’t get many big authors in Bakersfield. We’re nicely situated between Los Angeles and San Francisco, two great hubs for big authors and book signings, so we rarely get them to detour here.

Neil Gaiman has never signed in Bakersfield and likely never will unless we win this contest. And what we need to win this contest is YOU.

We are already making the best of this event by turning it into a fundraiser for our local school and county libraries. But for that to be a success, and for the chance to bring Neil Gaiman to Bakersfield in December, we need you, our community, to attend and have a blast this October!

Won’t you show Neil Gaiman and his publishers that Bakersfield counts? Russo’s Books is “in it to win it” this October, and we hope you’ll help us!

For more details on Russo’s Graveyard Party, participation and fundraising opportunities and more, just check back here in the days to come, or become a fan of our Facebook page set up specifically for this event! Just look for "Russo's Graveyard Book Halloween Party"!

Special Thanks to The Chamber Haunted House (http://www.chamberhaunt.com/), as well as our library partners (http://www.kerncountylibrary.org/)!

For more on Neil Gaiman, read his official bio at: http://www.neilgaiman.com/p/About_Neil/Biography (It could stand updating, however)

For more on the contest, read Neil’s blog entry at: http://journal.neilgaiman.com/2009/06/graveyard-book-halloween-party-indie.html

And, of course, to order a copy of the book, simply visit our website at www.russosbooks.com!

LSN STUDIOS PRESENTS BAKERSFIELDS FIRST ANNUAL MUSIC AND POETRY CONTEST

LSN STUDIO PRESENTS

BAKERSFIELD’S FIRST MUSIC & POETRY CONTEST

WHO: Poets, Musicians, Performers, YOU!

WHEN: August 20, 2009 thru October 29, 2009

WHERE: The Greater Bakersfield Area;

LSN Studio--Bakersfield, CA 93311

PRIZES: 5 Hours Free Studio Time @LSN Studio

$25 Gift Certificate to Borders….. and more

Final Awards Ceremony—location TBA

RULES: Instrumentals must be pre-recorded and must be original to the poet. All poetry must be original. All entries must be submitted online for voting. Online voters will determine finalists who perform their poem with instrumentals for final judging by a distinguished panel. For more rules/details www.bakotopia.com and/or www.facenews.org

WHAT: Bakersfield’s own LSN Studio is offering one free original instrumental and 30 minutes free studio recording time for this project, per person. Any further recording studio needs beyond this offer will incur regular studio rates and fees. By appointment and availability.

WHY: To have the opportunity to be a part of bringing poetry and music together while uniting the Bakersfield community in a unique way.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Caleb Kelly LSN Studio:

661-428-6961

calebk1@yahoo.com

www.myspace.com/calebkelly

CONTEST IS OVER! WIN FREE TIX! Meathead's Funhouse! Music and Rave Fest! 8/15!

CONTEST IS OVER!
STAY TUNES FOR MORE CONTEST!
READ BAKOTOPIA EVERYDAY!

MEATHEAD'S FUNHOUSE!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2009
BANDS: 1 - 8PM / RAVE: 9PM - ?
THE DOME, 2201 V ST.
ALL WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
TWO TICKETS (2) TO THE SHOW!
HERE'S HOW TO WIN!

-Make sure your username is public, so we know who you are.

** The best entries will be chosen, and contacted via e-mail by:

12PM on THURSDAY, AUGUST 13! SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAIL AT THIS TIME!

**Must be 18 or older to enter & win. Bakersfield & Kern County Residents Only! No employees or family of The Bakersfield Californian and it's affililiates may participate.

GET YOUR NEW FREE ISSUE OF BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE TODAY! CLICK BELOW TO FIND A FREE RACK NEAR YOU!

CONTEST OVER! WIN A SIGNED COPY OF "RANDOM OBSESSIONS" TRIVIA BOOK!

CONTEST OVER!
WINNERS TO BE NOTIFIED ON 8/19!
CHECK YOUR E-MAIL'S TO SEE IF YOU WON!
(SCROLL DOWN TO READ SOME ENTRIES!)

ALL WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
A FREE SIGNED COPY OF "RANDOM OBSESSIONS"!
COURTESY OF VIVA EDITIONS AND THE AUTHOR!
HERE'S HOW TO WIN!

-You must have a Bakotopia profile to enter. If you haven't got one, sign-up! It's EASY!

-Sign In to Bakotopiawith your username. Don't forget to fill-in your profile!

-Post a public comment below to this post, and give us a strange and unusual trivia fact like the one's found in Nick's book, "Random Obsessions" CLICK HERE TO READ HIS STORY!

-Make sure your username is public, so we know who you are.

** The best entries will be chosen, and contacted via e-mail by: 12PM on TUESDAY, AUGUST 18! SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAIL AT THIS TIME!

CONTEST IS OVER! WIN FREE TIX! VANS Warped Tour! Fresno 8/19 or LA 8/23!

CONTEST IS OVER!
THANKS FOR ENTERING!
CHECK YOU'RE E-MAIL TO SE IF YOU'VE WON!

2009 VANS WARPED TOUR!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19!
SAVE MART CENTER, FRESNO, CA
or
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23!
HOME DEPOT CENTER, CARSON, CA

ALL WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
TWO (2) TICKETS TO THE CONCERT!
HERE'S HOW TO WIN!

-You must have a Bakotopia profile to enter. If you haven't got one, sign-up! It's EASY!

-Sign In to Bakotopia with your username. Don't forget to fill-in your profile!

-Post a public comment below to this post, and tell us why you should go to the VANS Warped Tour and who you'd like to see?!

-Make sure your username is public, so we know who you are.

** The best entries will be chosen, and contacted via e-mail by:

3PM on FRIDAY, AUGUST 14! SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAIL AT THIS TIME!

CONTEST IS OVER! WIN FREE TIX! X GAMES 15 in Los Angeles 7/30 & 8/1!

CONTEST IS OVER!
THANKS FOR ENTERING!
CHECK E-MAIL TO SEE IF YOU WON!

X GAMES 15!
THURSDAY, JULY 30!
STAPLES CENTER, LOS ANGELES, CA.
OR
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1!
HOME DEPOT CENTER, CARSON, CA.

ALL WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
TWO (2) TICKETS TO ONE OF THE ABOVE DATES!
PLUS SOME X GAMES SWAG! AWW YEAH!
HERE'S HOW TO WIN!

-You must have a Bakotopia profile to enter. If you haven't got one, sign-up! It's EASY!

-Sign In to Bakotopia with your username. Don't forget to fill-in your profile!

-Post a public comment below to this post, and tell us who you'd like to see compete at this year's X GAMES?

-Make sure your username is public, so we know who you are.

** The best entries will be chosen, and contacted via e-mail by: 12PM on TUESDAY, JULY 28! SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAIL AT THIS TIME!

Can you Sing? The Kern County Fair is Looking for the Best In The West

Karaoke In Bakersfield.comMary Kay by Kelley AllenGood Time Karaoke.com

Prizes
Karaoke Contest $500.00 Cash
Thousands of dollars in Prizes from Chartbusters Karaoke & GoodTimeKaraoke.com

Award Categories

Contest runs on respective nights at their respective locations form July 6th to Aug 15th 2009. Finals will be at the Fairgrounds on September 28th 2009

Complete rules and information online at KaraokeInBakersfield.com
Good Time Karaoke 531 H Street Bakersfield, Ca 93304 661-633-9200

CONTEST IS OVER! WIN FREE TIX! Sick Puppies & More at Jerry's - JULY 9!

CONTEST IS OVER!
THANKS FOR ENTERING!
MORE CONTESTS ON THE WAY!

SICK PUPPIES- LIVE!
THURSDAY, JULY 9!
JERRY'S PIZZA - DOWNTOWN BAKERSFIELD
ALL WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
TWO (2) TICKETS TO THE CONCERT!
HERE'S HOW TO WIN!

-You must have a Bakotopia profile to enter. If you haven't got one, sign-up! It's EASY!

-Sign In to Bakotopia with your username. Don't forget to fill-in your profile!

-Post a public comment below to this post, and tell us which local personalities or celebrities should be on the cover of Bakotopia magazine and why? Help us put the spotlight on some peeps!

-Make sure your username is public, so we know who you are.

** The best entries will be chosen, and contacted via e-mail by: 12PM on TUESDAY, JULY 7! SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAIL AT THIS TIME!

CONTEST IS OVER! WIN FREE TIX! 5th Annual Bakersfield Thunder Run! June 13th!

CONTEST IS OVER!
THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!
STAY TUNED FOR MORE CONTESTS ON THE WAY!
(CLICK ON FLIER BELOW TO GET A PREVIEW!)

SATURDAY JUNE 13
11AM-10PM / ALL AGES
KC FAIRGROUNDS

ALL WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
TWO (2) TWO-DAY PASSES TO THE EVENT - INCLUDES RIDE-IN AND CAMPING ON GROUNDS!

HERE'S HOW TO WIN!

-You must have a Bakotopia profile to enter. If you haven't got one, sign-up! It's EASY!

-Sign In to Bakotopia with your username. Don't forget to fill-in your profile!

-Post a public comment below to this post, and give us a short review of the last movie you saw at the movie theater, on DVD, or TV. All genres OK, just keep it as clean as you can...haha.

-Make sure your username is public, so we know who you are.

** Entrants will be chosen randomly and contacted via e-mail by: 10:00AM on THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH! SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAIL AT THIS TIME!

*Must be 18 or older to enter & win. Bakersfield & Kern County Residents Only! No employees or family of The Bakersfield Californian and it's affililiates may participate.
GET NEW ISSUE OF BAKOTOPIA MAG, STARTING, JUNE 10!

WHO HOOKS YOU UP???
BAKOTOPIA, BABY!

CONTEST OVER! 2009 Rockin' Roots Festival! June 7!

CONTEST IS OVER! THANKS FOR ENTERING!
MORE CONTESTS ON THE WAY!
(CLICK ON FLIER TO GET MORE SHOW INFO!)

2009
ROCKIN' ROOTS FEST!
SUNDAY, JUNE 7!
STRAMLER PARK, BAKERSFIELD, CA
ALL WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
TWO (2) TICKETS THE FEST!

HERE'S HOW TO WIN!

-You must have a Bakotopia profile to enter. If you haven't got one, sign-up! It's EASY!

-Sign In to Bakotopia with your username. Don't forget to fill-in your profile!

-Post a public comment below to this post, and tell us how you would save the US economy! Be creative and save the USA! No cursing or hate speech, please - you're betta than that, baby!

-Make sure your username is public, so we know who you are.

** The best entries will be chosen, and contacted via e-mail by:

2PM on THURSDAY, JUNE, 4!
SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAIL AT THIS TIME!

**Must be 18 or older to enter & win. Bakersfield & Kern County Residents Only! No employees or family of The Bakersfield Californian and it's affililiates may participate.
TIX AVAILABLE AT:
WWW.TIMGARDEAPRESENTS.COM

GET YOUR NEW FREE ISSUE OF BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE TODAY! CLICK BELOW TO FIND A FREE RACK NEAR YOU!

Win Free Tickets to BCT's "22nd Annual One Act Festival"!

Alrighty then ladies and gents... Here Comes another contest!!!!!

This time the free ticket is for BCT Playhouse's production of "The 22nd Annual One Act Festival"! Here are the instrutions you must follow in order to win.

1.) Read the question

2.) Email me your answer at MUSICALDUDE2006@YAHOO.COM.

3.) in that email you must include: the answer to the question, your full name, you physical address (which will be used for verification at the box office), and your e-mail address.

And thats it! So, you ready for the question?? Here is goes!

In What Year Was The Bakersfield Community Theater Founded?

Once you have e-mailed me your answer, wait about 1 week, and you should get a return confirmation e-mail back telling you if you won or not.

Well, thats all the time i got. Have fun with this one!

Goodnight, and goodluck. :)