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Burn The Witch II
Topics: Witch, burn the witch, 2, II, Bakersfield, Bakotopia, the empty space, Jen Raven, october, 2007, art, music, Culture, women, Breast Cancer Awareness, boobies, Babes
Posted by jenraven Wed Oct 3, 2007 13:11:49 PDT
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Burn The Witch II
Bako's most babe-a-licious art show is back for another scorcha at the Empty Space in October!


(Burnin' babes, from left: Guinevere Park-Hall Dthlefson, Jen Raven, and Kat Brinkley)

By Jen Raven, Bakotopia.com contributor

It doesn’t seem like it’s been a year.

But it has.

It’s been a year now since we four sat around my table together having a drink, playing with the idea of an all-chick art show that would kick some serious ass: Jenn Williams; Nyoka; Amber Saunders; and myself.



We knew what we didn’t want, and we had a notion of what we did. But we had no idea, then, what we were actually about to accomplish together.



It’s hard to believe that it’s been 12 months now, since those six short weeks after we first got the green light. That was all we had, six weeks! But the project was fated to be more amazing than any of us had planned, or even hoped, for.



Eighteen artists. Over 100 works of art. Nearly 200 guests. Thirty-eight sales. That’s what happens when chicks come together with a purpose, baby.

It doesn’t seem like it’s been a year,since Burn the Witch became bigger than all of us.

Another trip around the sun, and now here it is again, September. We’re gearing up for the second incarnation of Burn The Witch in October. This year we’ve got over 30 artists. And, we’re taking it up a notch.


(Nyoka - temptress)

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and once again we chicks are coming together with a purpose. Remember the room of all nudes last year? This year it’s all breasts! We’re on a mission to promote awareness about this very important issue - as well as toss a very awesome party!

It doesn’t feel like it’s been a year … but Burn The Witch II is upon us … so join us on Oct. 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Oct. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. or you'll have to wait until next year!

This year’s Burn The Witch will feature performance poetry; live music; awesome food and drinks; amazing artwork; terrific company; and the promotion of a very important cause. Your $5 at the door will benefit The Empty Space Theatre and Gallery, a 100 percent non-profit organization that promotes the Arts in Bakersfield all year long.

The Empty Space is located at 706 Oak Street in Bakersfield - setting theatre free! (661) 327-7529

For Public Notice:
Let it be made Known to the Upright and Law-Abiding Citizens of this Towne that These Most Reprehensible and Fearful Witches will be Burned in the Towne Square on the Thirteenth Day of October, in This the Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand and Seven, Amen:

Jen Raven, Susan Roussel, Fred, Holly Gomez, Katie Campbell, Nyoka, Alexis Nelson, Amber Saunders, Dawn Fox, Kat Brinkley, Ashley Martinez, Lysa Luna, Ricky Berger, Audrey Polanco, Lisa Small, Kaitlin Hulsy, Anneliese Livesey, Ali Padgett, Audrey Jarvis, Andrea Gonzalez, Cady Queen, Ginn Williams, Julie Jordan-Scott, Theresa Tate, Trish Corrigan,  Julia Heatherwick, Helen Acosta, Myryah Zanchi, Christina Martinez, Cheyenne Hernandez, Darla Kendrick, Stephanie Ann Darling, Amber Wilson, and Guinevere Park-Hall Dethlefson.

The Burning will take Place at Three O’Clock of the Evening.

If enough Rope cannot be Procured to Sufficiently Bind These Witches to the Stake, We will have to Toss one Hellacious Party instead.

Pitchforks optional.

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Comment From: matt

Congrats on another year!! This is gonna be gooooooodddddd!!! Comment From: pinkpixielove

In my opinion these are the best photos ever taken by Foxglove Photography. Amazing. On another note....love the article Jen. Looking forward to the show..... Comment From: twinkie

me and some of my bakobuddies will be there on the 20th! Can't wait! woot! Comment From: ErikFox

Great back story on the show. I'm sure all the hard work you guys have put into the show will make this years shindig amazing! Comment From: jenraven

I can't wait for Saturday!!!! Comment From: SakuyasLove

The show looked great, you did an awesome job. Now RELAX! have some wine, and breath! Look forward to seeing the next show! Comment From: jenraven

The opening was AMAZING. I am so proud of everyone's hard work. Congratulations to all the show artists who made sales!!