To help continue in its mission, The Hub of Bakersfield will be hosting its first Fall Fundraiser – “A Night of Magic” – the night of Saturday, Nov. 18, at The Padre Hotel’s Prairie Fire. It will feature a magic show, silent auction, music, dancing, and the opportunity to celebrate and continue the magic-making in Bakersfield’s urban core.
Read MoreDine and Discover outstanding eats and drinks from June 11th thru the 17th, in the heart of Bakersfield, California. 'Dine and Discover' promises a week-long culinary celebration unique to Bakersfield's vibrant downtown district.
Read MoreThe Sumner Station in Old Town Kern is an important community landmark that we should collectively work to preserve and protect. Here’s how can you help Save Sumner Station.
Read MoreSimilar to popular “selfie-museums” throughout the world, OBSCURA will immerse visitors in sets in a fun, interactive way. This new-to-Bakersfield concept will be a fun for all-ages, family-friendly event, celebrating many of Downtown’s best establishments and landmarks.
Read MoreThe Downtown Symposium gathers civic leaders, business and property owners, and social entrepreneurs to capture the big ideas and forward-thinking energy for the future of Downtown Bakersfield.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce the 10 artists who were chosen for our 2021 utility box project!
Read MoreOnly through donations and grants, the Hub has been able to help Bakersfield deal with this year’s pandemic with several projects and programs.
Read MoreMento Buru and The Hub of Bakersfield announce the release of “East Bakersfield Christmas” – a new collection of reimagined Holiday music favorites for free download on Nov. 25.
Read MoreAs an artist, Jocelyn Dimaya knows the positive impact of creativity. She hopes her efforts will help lift spirits and give Bakersfield residents a new outlook during uncertain times.
Read MoreJulie Gonzalez, who works under the name Createasea, used her Cash for the Arts grant to bring two murals to East Bakersfield – “Flower Bubble” and “Echo the Astronaut.”
Read MoreMorfin, and his band Izzy and Fins, will complete the project with a live performance of the album, broadcasted on Instagram from the Prairie Fire at The Padre Hotel.
Read MoreWhile Creative Crossings is providing a much-needed walking escape in times of quarantine, Nobles says their work has only just begun.
Read More“Indy, Oh Indy” is a love letter to Bakersfield and has big plans as he brings us along on his tour around town!
Read MoreOffering a downloadable workbook with step by step instructions on modern calligraphy, Britny Boos says this project is taking the place of workshops she’d planned for 2020.
Read MoreDani Richert brings a five-page coloring book to families sheltering at home in Bakersfield.
Read MoreYvonne Cavanagh has created a DIY video sharing vase decorating tips and tricks as well as pointers for building beautiful floral displays.
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