Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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On Friday Evening, Jan. 6, Tehachapi Treasure Trove will celebrate First Friday from 5-8 p.m. The eatured artist will be Cynthia Aronson, creator of handmade rosaries and rosary bracelets. A little over a year ago a priest asked Cynthia if she could make rosaries. She made several and he purchased five of them. She then started getting requests from friends and relatives. She has now created more than 50 rosaries in addition to her rosary bracelets. She enjoys selecting the right beads to...
"Winterdance," a Celtic Christmas celebration, will return to Tehachapi for two performances in the BeeKay Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 18. The concert, put on by Fiddlers Crossing, has been a sell-out the last two years. As in the past years, two performances will be presented, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. The core of the concert is the traditional Celtic trio, Molly's Revenge. They will again be joined by vocalist Christa Burch, along with the Rosemary...
A Tehachapi Christmas tradition is returning to Fiddlers Crossing. Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," read by Tehachapi's own Alex Zonn, will be presented at the venue on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. First published in 1843, "A Christmas Carol" is the story of a bitter old miser named Ebeneezer Scrooge and his transformation resulting from a supernatural visit from the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future. It has delighted...
C. Daniel Boling has been called "a thinking man's singer/songwriter." While most of his songs and stories are simply about relationships -- with his wife, children, parents and life itself – there is nothing that sounds simple about them. Boling, said one reviewer, is "one of those characters who can keep you glued to his telling about a whole day in his life without your getting bored at all." The award-winning singer/songwriter will be in concert at Fiddlers Crossing on Friday, Oct. 28, at 7...
A beautiful Saturday evening with a light breeze to cool the air, Tehachapi attracted around 100 people to come join the Tehachapi Gandy Dancers Square Dance Club for the Dance Under the Stars at the Skating Rink. Dancers joining the Gandy Dancers came from the Aces and Deuces from Palmdale, the Boots and Slippers from Simi Valley, the Dam Dancers from Lake Isabella, the Joaquin Squares from Bakersfield, the Mountain Squares from Frazier Park, the Sierra Hillbillies from Simi Valley, and the...
In the world of Folk and Americana music, some traditional songs have been beloved for centuries and are known all over the world. They form the basis of our musical heritage and are well-loved by performers and audiences alike. Occasionally a song composed by a contemporary songwriter appears and is so universal in its appeal that it quickly becomes a de-facto "traditional" song. One of these is "A Walk in the Irish Rain," by Steve Spurgin. It has been performed and recorded by dozens of...
Western singer and horseman Mike Beck will be returning to Tehachapi for an August 27 concert at Fiddlers Crossing. The critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, guitarist and horseman is a veteran performer who has toured with Western folk legends Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Ian Tyson. He has become well known on the Western music circuit for his soulful portrayal of the American West and unique guitar style. He first performed at Fiddlers Crossing back in 2010 , making a return visit in 2011,...
Everyone Welcome On Friday, Aug. 19 the Tehachapi Moose Lodge, located on the corner of Curry and F streets, will be holding a dinner and a dance for the 2016 Mountain Festival starting at 6 p.m. with a Loyal Order of Moose (LOOM) dinner (keep your eyes open for signs and menus with prices around the lodge) and dancing with Denim beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 Breakfast burritos by Steve, and $2.50 Bloody Marys starting at 8 a.m. till 10 a.m. Starting at 9 a.m. LOOM will be firing up the...
The Mountain Festival has been a staple of Tehachapi summers since 1963. Now in its 53rd year, it continues to be a quality three-day event for the families of Tehachapi. It's a chance for local businesses and craftsmen to set up and sell their products. It's a weekend that kicks off the school year with food, live music, carnival rides, an arts and crafts show, and a parade. This year will feature the Mountain Gallop 5k and 10k, the Thunder on the Mountain Car Show, PRCA Rodeo, the VFW Dinner...
The Black Gold Cloggers demonstration team, led by Loni O'Donley, is from Bakersfield California. It was established 34 years ago. The members of BGC come from the clogging class which is offered by Bakersfield Recreation and Parks. We meet at Silver Creek Recreation Center, 7011 Harris Road, Bakersfield, California each Thursday evening from 6 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. The next beginner class will begin on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 6 p.m. All ages from 7 years and up are welcomed. You can come...
The Pat Strong Trio + 2 band performs great up-beat listening music, sung in three or four part harmony. The group plays all their favorites, including country, folk, soft rock, and jazz. They like "mixing it up" – with songs of all kinds – fast and slow, varying the lead singers, creating a fresh and fun sound for all ages to appreciate. Pat Strong leads the band as key vocalist and rhythm guitar player. She makes each song her own with her wonderful full-bodied alto voice. Pat wrote the muc...
Blue Mustard will perform in Central Park on Sunday Aug. 21, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., closing out this year's round of entertainment. Blue Mustard is a group of seasoned professional musicians bonded together by great love of music. Each of the members has paid their dues thru hundreds of musical performances. The lead vocalist and voice of the band is Roy Hernandez. Roy doubles on harmonica and is a gifted lyricist-songwriter. His song writing partner is Jerry Mulkins, the leader of Blue Mustard an...
Get your dancing boots all shined up and join us after the Saturday night rodeo for an old fashioned western dance at the Tehachapi Event Center and Rodeo Grounds. The dance immediately follows the rodeo in the southwest corner of the grounds. Tickets will be on sale for $10 at the TMRA information booth on the north side of the stands. The Boys Scouts of Tehachapi will have lots of food and non-alcoholic drinks. Adult beverages will be available also at the TMRA Watering Hole. The dance...
Speakeasy, a four piece smooth jazz ensemble from Bakersfield, California, was formed in the spring of 2009. Speakeasy's vision is to share their love and talent for music with the community, to encourage a greater appreciation for the arts, and to help create lasting memories for those they play for. Although the members come from a wide background of experience and styles, have played with multiple groups and shared their talent for music in many ways, Speakeasy started from humble...
Gracing the Grand Opening of the Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Associations upcoming PRCA Rodeo on Aug.19-20 in the Milano Arena at the Tehachapi Event Center and Rodeo Grounds will be the Dust N' Diamonds Equestrian Drill Team. The "Diamonds" are both a competitive and exhibition equestrian drill team. This award winning group of all women ride in unison to create formations and patterns while riding their horses at speeds that would scare the average equestrian. The Dust N' Diamonds Equestrian...
One of the first things we are always asked at a gig is, "Where are you guys from?" When we answer "Tehachapi!" people are surprised. Obviously, they are unaware of the deep pool of artistic talent found here in our mountain home, and "Movin' On" is proud to be a part of Tehachapi's rich musical tapestry. Our band members all met here in Tehachapi having played with other bands prior to becoming members of "Movin' On". When we started out our emphasis was on covering classic rock and country...
Do a Google search for The Better Halves and the first thing one will come across is the phrase, "Music handcrafted to make you smile". Considering all the stresses and strains in our daily lives these days, a smile, no matter how small or fleeting, is a thing of great value. Suddenly, our concerns are put into proper perspective and we find ourselves truly appreciating our lives the way they are given to us. Anything that elicits that kind of response should be considered great therapy,...
Tehachapi's very first Brew Fondo was a ride that challenged the cyclists to push themselves hard, and to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the mountains. The trail took them through farmlands, steep hills, main streets, and rocky terrain. It was amazing to see the degree of ambitious looks on faces as they pushed themselves up to the top of the hills. Watching them cross the finish line, I couldn't help but think about the sense of accomplishment they must feel, and the deep quiet...
Excitement is growing for the second annual "A Night in the Vineyard" dinner/ auction fundraiser on Saturday evening, August 27, 2016. Last year's debut proved to be incredibly successful for Tehachapi's Norbertine community, as well as provided exhilarating fun for the sold-out crowd of attendees. Sponsored by the Friends of the Norbertine Canonesses, the event provides fine music, hors d'ouevres and wine tasting, dinner and dessert, shopping (the Sisters' "portable" monastery gift shop) and au...
Kerry Patrick Clark has been called "A Musical Norman Rockwell" because of the portraits he paints with his music of everyday life. Rockwell gave us an affectionate and humorous look at small town and family life in America in his famous paintings and Saturday Evening Post Magazine covers. Like Rockwell with his art, Clark, in his music, shows us what we as a people have in common. A native of Ohio, Clark's music centers around stories of love, faith, family, friends and the dreams to which we...
Cheers to Charity 2016, on Saturday, August 13, is shaping up to be the best ever! Aviator Park, located on the Tehachapi Airport property, will be the location for this annual fundraiser. Dozens of shade trees, plenty of parking, and acres of grass will provide a cool venue for the warm summer night. Cheers to Charity, a project of Community Clean Sweep, benefits Tehachapiarea charities and features live music, mouth-watering tapas and generous food plates, scrumptious wines and skillfully...
Camp Kiya is gearing up for its eighth year of music instruction in Tehachapi Mountain Park, July 24-28. The popular music camp includes local musicians as instructors along with other professionals. This year’s camp will include four new instructors, in songwriting, mountain dulcimer, vocal technique and fiddle improvisation. Two of the new teachers are local musicians, Jaress and Lauren Loo. Jaress is the concert master of TPOPS. He also plays in the Tehachapi Symphony, and the band, Grit 50. He was heard on the musical track for the r...
Tehachapi certainly is somewhere at the top of the list when it comes to celebrating our nation's birth. Picnic baskets full of goodies, lawn chairs and flags to wave will be the order of the day as the Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. David Newby, help the city celebrate the Fourth of July with a rousing concert of pops music under the stars at Coy Burnett Football Stadium on the 4th of July. The concert begins at 7:00 and will be followed by the City of Tehachapi's...
Opening at 5 p.m. on the Fourth of July at Coy Burnett Stadium is our very own "Movin' On". One of the first things we are always asked at a gig is, "Where are you guys from?" When we answer "Tehachapi!" people are surprised. Obviously, they are unaware of the deep pool of artistic talent found here in our mountain home, and "Movin' On" is proud to be a part of Tehachapi's rich musical tapestry. Our band members all met here in Tehachapi having played with other bands prior to becoming members...
Fourth of July is not just hotdogs and fireworks, but Sousa marches, patriotic songs and the 1812 Overture. While the fireworks will happen later in the evening, all the rest may be found at the City's Hot Dog Festival when TPOPS (Tehachapi POPS Orchestra) takes the stage at 2 p.m. in Philip Marx Central Park. The orchestra is conducted by Daniel Musquez, one of the fine young band directors in the Bakersfield School District. In its eight-year history, TPOPS has played for many major Tehachapi...
