Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The Tehachapi Symphony, known as one of the most innovative orchestras in the country, wants to perform the world premiere of a new work of music by a California composer. The symphony has performed three world premieres during its history: “Ceremoniale” by Raymond David Burkhart, “What if Mozart Played with Bill Monroe?” by legendary bluegrass fiddler and composer Richard Greene and “The Golden Thread” by David Stern. The parameters are as follows: • The new work must be scored for a medium-sized orchestra: maximum 2(d1)222.4200...
Highline, a legacy Tehachapi rock band, will be performing at the Oak Branch Saloon inside Oak Tree Country Club in Bear Valley Springs on Friday, July 22, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. There is no cover charge. Highline, a band started more than 20 years ago, was named for the landmark road that runs like a ribbon along the higher south side of Tehachapi Valley. They have performed as a Tom Petty tribute band and specializes in rock 'n roll acts like Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, Concrete...
Season 3, Episode 47 – TVAA Gallery 'N' Gifts' Gale Caldwell joins TehachaPod in studio to talk about the different activities, events and contests the Tehachapi Valley Arts Association has planned for the rest of the year. Gale talks about various programs she and fellow artists who make up Gallery 'N' Gifts give proceeds to, how they buy art supplies for children and how the community can get involved. Season 3, Episode 48 & 51 – Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi stops in to talk about the...
The Bear Valley Springs Youth Baseball Camp is offering a fundraising play on the last weekend of July at the BeeKay Theatre in Tehachapi. Whether you love baseball or not you’ll love this play about Hall of Fame pitcher and America’s first true national hero, “MATTY.” Former UCLA pitcher, Eddie Frierson, will stage a one-actor play that will take you back to the early 1900s with the legendary, Christy “Matty” Mathewson. The New York Times called “MATTY” a “Charming! Amusing! Great!” play. The National Public Radio said, “One of the year’s 10 b...
The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce and the community was excited to participate in the ribbon cutting of Earl's V-Twin Motorcycle Services on June 16. There was also a Grand Opening event on June 25. Visit them at 1100 E. Tehachapi Blvd., Ste. A....
The City of Tehachapi would like to thank all of those that made this year’s All-American 4th of July Festival and activities a tremendous success. Special thanks to our title sponsor Alta One Federal Credit Union for their support of the All-American 4th of July Festival. The day started with a successful All-American 5K presented by the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District which included a ticket to the Ed Grimes Memorial Pancake Breakfast benefitting the Tehachapi Warriors Football program. This is a huge undertaking involving s...
Join the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Tuesday, July 19, from noon to 1 p.m. (we suggest you arrive at 11:45 a.m.) for networking opportunities. The luncheon takes place at Big Papa's, 1001 W. Tehachapi Blvd., C200. Assemblymen Vince Fong will discuss what is going on in the state, as well as Kern County. He will have a brief question and answer session at the end of his presentation. The cost is $20 for Chamber members, $25 for non-Chamber members, which includes lunch. You...
Members always enjoy the annual summer picnic, hosted by the Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club. It will be held Saturday, July 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Philip Marx Central Park, 311 D St. There will be rousing speeches, live music and good food. Congressional Candidate Marisa Wood will be the main speaker. TMDC will provide the meat and attendees may bring an appetizer, salad or dessert. Democrats are welcome to join the Club by paying the yearly dues of $25. Please check www...
Season 3, Episode 46 – Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi stops in to talk about weekly entertainment and events at Tehachapi's breweries and wineries. Season 3, Episode 45 – Tehachapi has a new podcast, and this one is a news formatted weekly show called "In The Loop Tehachapi, " brought to you by The Loop newspaper. We talk to Nick Tanaka who is one of the co-hosts. He explains how and why it started and where they want to take the new podcast. Season 3, Episode 44 – Jeanette Pauer from...
The 2022 Take Your Best Shot photo contest is back and Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is challenging amateur photographers of all ages to submit their favorite photos from July 23-Aug. 1 at Gallery ‘N’ Gifts for a chance to win the $100 Best of Show prize, or one of the first place prizes in the following categories: Landscape & Nature, Travel & Architecture, Animals, Black & White/Sepia, Altered Images, People/Portrait and Youth Photography. Each category will also have ribbons for 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention placing. For rules and inf...
Edward Rieth from the Kern Fire Safe Council gave an excellent, abbreviated presentation in Stallion Springs on April 30. The "Fire Safety Meeting" was provided by the Kern Fire Safe Council, backed by KC Fire Department. The Fire Safe Council is composed of volunteers who have worked in the Fire Safety/Fire Prevention fields and presented information regarding Fire Prevention for Stallion Springs and surrounding area. Stallion General Manager, Vanessa Stevens noted it was a chance, to "Learn...
The Association elections are over. Three seats were up for grabs. Guy Munday won the most votes followed by Peggy Bergman-Smith and Jim Panek. Congratulations to you all. And thank you for stepping up again. Jim Panek wasn’t a current incumbent, but is well-known for having served previously. Guy Munday and Peggy Bergman-Smith will resume their service. The kids are out of school, and well into swimming lessons at our community pool. The swim team is at practice each morning, as well. And then, the ever-popular water aerobics class takes place...
The Dye Natatorium will be open from June 13 to August 6, 2022. Entry fee: $5 (cash only) Non-swimmers fee: $2 (cash only) 10-visit punch pass: $40 (cash only) Children 3 and under: Free **Parent must be in pool with children 3 and under** The pool was closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Schedule is subject to change. Recreational Swim Days & Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Lap Swim Ages: 16+ Days & Times: Monday-Friday, 5-7 a.m. Shallow Water Aerobics...
Heads up, the Tehachapi Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. (TAAR) will be collaborating with the Salvation Army and Aspen Builders, Inc., on a “Back to School” drive. Aspen Builders, Inc. has donated $500 towards the purchase 250 backpacks for kids in grades K-12. TAAR members and the community of Tehachapi will be responsible for getting them filled and hosting the clothing drive including NEW socks for all ages. The collection will be at the TAAR Office on 20705 South St., Ste. A, or any participating Real Estate office (Miramar, Vill...
The next Tehachapi Blood Drive with Houchin Community Blood Bank will be on Wednesday, July 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be at a new location, Mountain Vineyard Church in Tehachapi. There is an urgent need for blood donation in Kern County, we partner with HCBB every other month to help fill that community need. We would like to invite the community to come out and help your neighbors, as all blood donations stay here in Kern County. The blood drives have been relocated to Mountain...
Another Tehachapi Arts Center Paint Night is coming up on July 16 (every third Saturday of the month) from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Sculpting Basic Hand Building class with Lucinda Thomas continues each Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon in July. Students will learn to sculpt with various techniques to create 3D artwork. The cost is $12. Every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. is the Children’s Art Class taught by Grayson. In addition, private classes for parties or groups can be arranged with Grayson. And don...
The City of Tehachapi is proud to once again host the All-American 4th of July Festival presented by AltaOne Federal Credit Union, with a full day of events on Monday, July 4th, culminating with the annual fireworks display at 9 p.m. originating from the Tehachapi Municipal Airport. This year's title sponsor is AltaOne Federal Credit Union. For over 75 years, AltaOne has helped its members and communities thrive, through good times and bad, and has grown into one of the largest financial...
"You Earn your reputation in the arena, but you earn your respect in the barn." My story begins in the much the same way as every little girl who grew up with a passion for horses: my love and desire to ride at the famed Riata Ranch was more than passion... it was an addiction. I was enamored not only with all the horses, but the young women who became my mentors showing me the ins-and-outs of ranch life, horsemanship, team work and leadership training. I was very shy and insecure, so this kind...
On July 4, 1973 the Tehachapi Museum first opened its doors to the public. For nine years it was located on the site of the present Chamber of Commerce building. In 1981 the museum moved to its present location at 310 S. Green St., Tehachapi. Come celebrate the museum's birthday with the Heritage League. Cupcakes and lemonade will be served on the Errea House porch at 1 p.m. on the 4th of July. The Tehachapi Museum and Errea House will be decorated for the 4th of July. Across the street, visit...
First Friday is coming July 1. The Arts Center and several downtown businesses will be open and serving hors d’oeuvres, wine and punch. Come on out and make an evening of art and socializing. It’s free. Improv Saturday night on July 9 Susan and Jonathan Hall will be back with their Improv Class. Always an exciting time, making new friends and honing your improvisational skills. Plus, Susan brings snacks, coffee and tea. Children’s Art Class every Wednesday. Summer hours are 3 to 5 p.m. We can offer a private class for birthdays or your own g...
After a long, hot day, a cool breeze blows up from the Kern River making evenings a fantastic time to visit the animals at the California Living Museum. Twilight at CALM will run on the following Saturdays this summer from 5 to 8 p.m. July 9, 16, 23 and 30; August 6, 13 and 27. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and dine with the animals. Twilight at CALM admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children (3-12 years old). As always, there is no charge for CALM members. CALM is...
Zack Cook from Cody, Wyoming. This is his third year clowning, second year in Tehachapi performing on at 4th of July Bad Bulls Rodeo....
Fiddlers Crossing, the downtown acoustic music venue, now known as Fiddlers Crossing Concerts, will present a series of four outdoor "House Concerts" between July and October this year. The original venue space is now the home of Calliope Music Studios, who recently celebrated their grand opening. House concerts are a long-standing tradition in the acoustic music world and have been enjoying increased popularity in recent years. These concerts differ significantly from standard venue-style...
Summer has officially arrived in the Tehachapi-Cummings Valley, with the annual opening of the Cal-Organic Farms produce stand in Tehachapi, providing residents and visitors alike with direct access to the Valley's freshest, organic fruits and vegetables – right from the farm. "Residents tell us they wait all year for the stand to open," said Jeff Huckaby, president of Grimmway Farms, the parent company of Cal-Organic. "We operate the stand on Bear Valley Road, as we have for years, which b...
Join us on Sunday, June 26 at Philip Marx Central Park, Tehachapi, at 2 p.m. for a fun and free family event. We have the pleasure of having an Air Force band perform for our community. The Air National Guard Band of the West Coast provides a wide spectrum of musical support for events that enhance the morale, motivation and esprit de corps of our airmen, foster public trust and support, aid recruiting initiatives, and promote our national interests at home and abroad. The band serves California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and...
