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COVER STORY: Burn The Witch III
Topics: Burn the Witch III, the empty space, Bakersfield, Bakotopia, Citizen Journalism, Citizen Journalist, Jen Raven, Julie Jordan Scott, 2008, Brooke Peace
Posted by matt Wed Oct 1, 2008 17:05:27 PDT
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Burn The Witch III
Meet this year's coven and make plans to attend 2nd BIG opening this SATURDAY, OCT. 18!

Above: Burn The Witch Board Members 2008, back row from left Susan Roussel, Julie Jordan-Scott; Brooke Peace. Front Row: Nyoka, Stacey Payne, Jen Raven, Theresa Tate. Photo by Todd Powers

By Matt Munoz, Bakotopia Editor & Burn The Witch III
Photos by Todd Powers

Burn The Witch and Bakotopia have developed quite the relationship over the past couple of years.

Strong, creative women with bewitching personalities and unbound talent.

No, these are in no way the wicked witches of fairytales, casting spells, curses and hexes on those who dare cross their path. These are the witches of goodness whose sole purpose is to spread their love of art all over Bakersfield, and if need be, spin their own web of love around you! But be warned, once you’re drawn in, there’s no turning back … as if you’d want to anyway.


Above: Jaden Snow & Jen Raven

Last issue, we gave you a sneak peak of the return of Burn The Witch. Now, we proudly present this year’s coven with hopes that you will make plans to attend their hugely popular annual show happening through October at The Empty Space.



What started out as a small idea by BTW founder Jen Raven, has grown into one of the most anticipated art events of the year - with new names, faces, and broomsticks added every year. Poetry, art, music ... don’t resist this healthy temptation. This year, they boast over 40 committed artists.

So bless yourself and get ready to meet a few of this year’s witches who just can’t wait to make your acquaintance!

- Matt Muñoz, Bakotopia Editor

MEET THE WITCHES!
CLICK ON EACH OF THE PHOTOS BELOW TO READ NOW!

"The Value of Good Representation"
JEN RAVEN, CURATOR

"Show Me The Art"
BROOKE PEACE, ARTIST

"Burn Brightly"
JULIE JORDAN-SCOTT, ARTIST

"Plans For The Future"
NYOKA, ARTIST

SHOW INFO:
Burn The Witch III flies into action this year with two opening shows on Oct. 11 and Oct. 18, both from 3 to 7 p.m. A press-only preview show occurs on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

*Suggested donations for the openings are only $5 at the door with a discounted rate for students. Proceeds from this event benefit The Empty Space, a 100 percent non-profit organization that serves the community all year long. Thirty percent of all art sales go directly to the theatre, and the other 70 percent of sales benefit the artists.

-The Empty Space Theater & Gallery, 706 Oak St.
-661-327-PLAY

Also printed in Bakotopia magazine issue 38, 10-2-08

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Comment From: jenraven

WOOT! How awesome is this? Thank you, Matt, for posting all our photos and artwork! This looks fantastic. THANK YOU, BAKOTOPIA, FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR SHOW! XXOO~the witches!