Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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After I visited the Rio Tinto Mine in Boron (see the last issue), I drove south on Borax Road to Twenty Mule Team Road to get to the Twenty Mule Team Museum and the Aerospace Museum, also in Boron. The museums are side by side on the corner of Boron Avenue and Twenty Mule Team Road, and right across the street from the 20 Mule Café (and a block down from Domingo's), making an easy stop to visit both and have lunch while you're there. I decided to visit the Aerospace Museum first. When the...
There are two clocks in Downtown Tehachapi that stand in mute testimony to disasters that befell the town in years past. One of these can be found in the Tehachapi Museum at 310 South Green Street. This clock, which had kept perfect time, was brought to a sudden and final stop in the early morning hours of July 21, 1952. . . The large clock hung in the front window of the Tehachapi Radio Electric store on Green Street, about where Petra Mediterranean Café is today. In the predawn Monday...
Since this is The Loop's Mother's Day issue, I decided that I would honor an amazing lady who was a devoted mother and raised her own two children here in Tehachapi, but she also provided motherly support and was a role model to countless other local kids. Her name was Joan Johnson. Joan (pronounced jo-anne) was married for 67 years to Tehachapi boy Dick Johnson, whose father Walter published the Tehachapi News for many years. Joan helped at the family business for decades, since Walter later...
Welcome Chainsaw Coop Tehachapi Arts Center is happy to announce that last month’s guest artist is this month’s newest vendor. Cooper Davidson (AKA Chainsaw Coop) is a local wood sculptor. He produces amazing animals, furniture and signs with his chainsaw. Harvesting the wood from dead trees on his property. His art is environmentally friendly as well as beautiful. Our new Sculpting Class will be held every Saturday morning with Lucinda from 10 a.m. to noon. The medium will be clay. The instructor will provide a clay sculpting kit for a rea...
The Tehachapi Arts center is excited to announce the opening of Alari Design Jewelry Studio, the only full-service jewelry store in town. No more driving to Bakersfield or Lancaster to get that ring resized, repair that setting or change your watch battery. Michael Alari will design and manufacture your very own, one-of-a-kind, custom piece of jewelry. Why pay mall prices when you can pay Tehachapi prices? March artist of the month: Chainsaw Coop As you can imagine from his name he is a...
My friend Vicki emailed me a copy of the following letter, which was reportedly written by an 83-year-old woman to her friend. I haven't been able to find out who wrote it originally, and you'll note it is a bit dated (i.e. the grocery costs), but the words are wise and as true today as they ever were. In keeping with my last missive on being thankful for the little things, I think this speaks to that effort, as well. So, I wish to dedicate the words in this letter to all of you who find a way...
My name is Eric Leiss. I have operated Tehachapi Furniture and Mattress Center since April of 2000. I grew up in this industry. My father was the owner of Standard Furniture in Van Nuys beginning in 1978. We have always been veteran owned and veteran operated. There have been supply issues within the industry for a while now, and I would like to try and explain my position. Please understand, I am not defending the actions of management or personnel at any retail shop, including my own. I have had issues with a certain mattress manufacturer...
When I asked Adriana and Peter Garthwaite what brought them to Tehachapi, without a moment’s hesitation, Adriana said “God.” Last September, while they were attending a Feast of the Tabernacle event at Brite Lake, Adriana said she was in awe of the beauty of the greater Tehachapi area. At the time they discovered Tehachapi, they never gave a thought to moving here. It was when a woman from a local church here gave Adriana a tour that she first thought, “what a great place to live.” The Garth...
On Aug. 5, members of the Tehachapi business community came together with representatives of local government to cut a ribbon celebrating the official opening of Deco du Jour, a new upscale furniture store located in the SaveMart shopping center at the corner of Tucker Road and Valley Blvd. Owners Gina Dumania and Shawn Bineau opened the store during the pandemic and were very excited to finally be able to hold the event....
Tired of the hectic pace of Los Angeles, Gina Dumania and Shawn Bineau moved to Tehachapi in January 2020. They knew of the small town feel and friendly atmosphere of Tehachapi since both of them have family living here. Gina saw the need for something different in a furniture store, something she was very familiar with as she and a partner had a shop in Downtown LA for nearly nine years that bought and sold new and near-new furniture and décor used for staging in film production. Why not someth...
Deco Du Jour opens Tehachapi store Gina Dumania has lived in Tehachapi just shy of a year after relocating from Southern California last January. Upon getting acquainted with the community, she recognized a lack of offerings in an area she happens to specialize in, furniture and home furnishings. Gina, her mother Dorothy Dumania and Shawn Bineau decided to come together and partner in Deco Du Jour, a retail store offering popular styles from Los Angeles showrooms, including farmhouse rustic,...
Just another day in this time of Coronavirus. Just another day like yesterday was, and the day before that, and that other day, and all the others. I can't say I have much news to write about as I am, like all of us, homebound except for those exciting and somewhat daring excursions to the grocery store. But I have found the bright side to being self-quarantined, at least a little. For example, I am not a good cook – never claimed to be, probably never will be – but I am cooking for myself the...
A new exhibit on the Fickert family of Bear Valley will open on Saturday, Oct. 5 at noon in the Errea House Museum at 311 S. Green St. For a preview of the exhibit, the Errea House will be open for First Friday on Oct. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. A brief history is included, as well as photos of the family, the ranch and the development of Bear Valley Springs. Victorian furniture from the Fickert ranch house, tools and other artifacts will be included in the exhibit. Fred Fickert will be present on...
I am a vintage Victorian style house on the corner of F and Curry Streets and have stood observing the residents of Tehachapi since the 1880s. Only three families have owned me through my 137 year life. I will mention them from time to time. Sometimes people even think that a house has a personality of its own having had so many folk living there who have laughed and cried and lived and died within the walls. I mostly just observe and provide shelter. I have always felt that I was a comfortable...
A word from the expert's should come in handy this time of year. Taking the following advice could help you stay comfortable and protect your investment this winter. Heating systems: It is time to get your heating system checked out before it gets cold. Clean the filters and make sure your system is working well. If you wait till you need it you might have to spend a few days in the cold if something goes wrong. Heating professionals are busiest in the wintertime. No need to get in that line...
Sheridan's is on the move once again. Just a few months ago, Sheridan's Annex moved to Mill Street. Then a second Tehachapi Blvd. location became available, due to the retirement of Trains Etc. owners Ed & Linda Gordon. Located just a few doors down from the original Sheridan's Boutique Home Consignment, the new sister store will showcase different and unique items crafted with the same great quality you have come to expect from Sheridan's. Virginia Sheridan and her husband William Lee have...
Retail leakage happens when residents go to Bakersfield or Lancaster/Palmdale to shop instead of shopping in Tehachapi. Tehachapi Economic Development Coordinator Michelle Vance is on a mission to turn that around, to keep the money in Tehachapi and to draw shoppers up the hill to make their purchases. "One hundred fifty-eight million dollars leave our town every year," Vance told the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council on Nov. 2 at the Tehachapi Police Department community room....
I first met Sarah and Randy Frantz at Tehachapi’s 4th of July Hot Dog Festival when they told me that they were buying a home here. They finally were able to make the move from Long Beach in August. For the last 12 years, Randy has worked for the Los Angeles County Fire Department in Palmdale and had commuted to work from Long Beach. Since Randy’s parents live in Bear Valley Springs, Tehachapi seemed like an ideal move with a much shorter commute. Randy and Sarah were both raised in Hun...
First Fridays have become a fun evening for us to open our doors, get out some arts and crafts, a little music, some yummy food, light a sanctuary full of candles and engage in fun, creativity, or prayerful meditation. Come and join us on Friday, Dec.4, from 5 - 8 p.m. Refreshments and hospitality and shopping will be served at all the venues participating. Gallery ‘N’ Gifts and the TVAA will be open for First Friday. Located on the corner of Tehachapi Blvd. and Green St. come by to see what they are up to. Sheridan’s Boutique Home Consi...
First Friday Fun Fest will be celebrated at Tehachapi Treasure Trove, on Friday evening, May 1, from 5 to 8. The featured artist for May will be Kathryn (Katy) Jacobson. Katy creates what she calls Painterly Photos. She takes photographs which she then softens with filters, computer brushes and other techniques available on her computer software. The final product looks like a painting as much as a photo. Join us to greet Katy, enjoy food and wine and listen to music by Art Larson on clarinet. K...
First Fridays have become a fun evening for us to open our doors, get out some arts and crafts, a little music, some yummy food, light a sanctuary full of candles and engage in fun, creativity, or prayerful meditation. Come and join us on Friday, Feb. 6 from 5 - 8 p.m. Refreshments and hospitality and shopping will be served at all the venues participating. Gallery ‘N’ Gifts and the TVAA First Friday Photo Contest Awards Reception from 5 - 8 p.m. at Gallery N Gifts. Join us for a relaxing evening of art, conversation, and delicious treats. She...
First Fridays have become a fun evening for us to open our doors, get out some arts and crafts, a little music, some yummy food, light a sanctuary full of candles and engage in fun, creativity, or prayerful meditation. Come and join us on Friday, Jan. 2 from 5 - 8 p.m. Refreshments and hospitality and shopping will be served at all the venues participating. Gallery ‘N’ Gifts and the TVAA welcomes Fine Art Photographer, Jim Tucker, as Featured Guest Artist for the leadoff First Friday of 2015. Located on the corner of Tehachapi Blvd. and Gre...
First Fridays have become a fun evening for us to open our doors, get out some arts and crafts, a little music, some yummy food, light a sanctuary full of candles and engage in fun, creativity, or prayerful meditation. Come and join us on Friday, Dec. 5, from 5 - 8 p.m. Refreshments and hospitality and shopping will be served at all the venues participating. Gallery ‘N’ Gifts and the TVAA will be open for First Friday. Located on the corner of Tehachapi Blvd. and Green St. come by to see what they are up to. They will feature a holiday bizarre...
October 3, Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m., Tehachapi Treasure Trove will again celebrate our First Friday Fun Fest. You're invited to come see our ever changing displays full of art, crafts, collectables and art supplies. Please join us for fun, refreshments, art, and a chance to visit with Betsy Hannan, our featured artist for October. Music will be provided by Art Larsen on clarinet. Betsy began her crafting work on quilts and graduated from there to life size dolls for toddlers. While her...
Sept. 5, Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m., Tehachapi Treasure Trove will again celebrate our First Friday Fun Fest. You're invited to come see our ever changing displays full of art, crafts, collectables and art supplies. Please join us for fun, refreshments, art, and a chance to visit with Lynne Freeman, our featured artist for September. Music will be provided by Art Larsen on clarinet. Since early childhood, Lynne has expressed herself sketching, drawing and painting-inspired by her mother,...
