The Local Artistry

Happy 2019, Locals! How's your year starting off? Some of you may have made resolutions that include going back to school after a long break, hitting the gym for your "JLo" summer bod, or even paying your phone bill on time every month. Whatever your goal may be, each one requires a form of inspo, and TLA's been hit with some recent bout of motivation! Around this time a few months ago, Bakersfield rap artist, J Spoolz sent over an audio of his latest single, "Fallin'" to my

Hey, Locals! We've finally got another blog post for you! It's hard to find you hidden jewels! However, we were able to spot a gem this past February at Bakersfield's prominent coffee shop, Dagney's. Jeremy Bridgman, drummer of the band, Art and the Resistance, had his first ever book signing event for, Darci the Drummer Takes Drum Lessons. This children's book is great for parents to read to their children because it takes on gender roles in a perspective that we don't usual

Long time, no blog! It's been a while since our last official blog post, but like they say "move in silence". So, The Local Artistry was given the opportunity to set up for First Friday a couple of weeks ago at local art gallery, Moderngigi. We were also fortunate to be surrounded by not only the artwork of Johnny Ramos, but also the creativity of Jeremy White and the ethereal vibes from musician, Crimson Skye. This mixture created a scene that is rare for 18th street conside

Happy April, Locals! Aren't we glad it's finally Springtime?! Here in California, it's a fun mixture of lots of sun and lots of rain, and as a result we're given a plethora of blooming roses, lilies, and bold fashion statements! In the midst of all of the fashion bloggers that flood your Instagram feed with bright colors and a great matching of florals, you might want to keep an eye for local fashionista, Kiarre McGee! Born and raised in Bakersfield, 23-year-old, Kiarre McGee