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Last chance to see the Romance of Lace, a Valentine's Exhibit at the Tehachapi Museum

First Friday in Downtown Tehachapi

Charles White | Feb 17, 2018
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The exhibit of vintage Valentine's from 1900 to 1950 includes romantic ones as well as those sent by children.

An exhibit of vintage Valentines will remain on view through March for First Friday at the Tehachapi Museum. Two other special exhibits will also remain through March, in case you haven't had a chance to see them. One exhibit features several garments and samples of many types of lace. The featured jacket from the 1800s is made entirely of handmade lace that includes several types of lace and delicate stitching, made to fit a petite Victorian silhouette. It is astounding in its detail and shows the many hours of work that went into its creation.

Nearby, another showcase has several dresses from different eras that show the elegant use of lace on collars as trimming. The beauty of lace has endured in its popularity, especially for wedding gowns. Brides have continued their love affair with lace. The luxury and romance of lace has secured its place as one of the most cherished embellishments of all time.

Much of the lace produced today retains the beautiful designs and fine workmanship of the original. It was often the most costly part of dress and reflected the sophisticated tastes of the aristocracy. Lace adorned women's and men's collars and cuffs, draped women's shoulders, hands, and heads, covered entire gowns, and decorated furnishings.

Treats, wine, and champagne will be served for March First Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Regular hours are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. The Tehachapi Museum is located at 311 South Green Street and the Errea House Museum is across the street and keeps the same hours.

For more information, call Charles White at (661) 972-0958.

 

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Gallery ‘N’ Gifts located at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd., will be featuring Guest Artist Kathy Burns.

Tehachapi Treasure Trove is located at 116 E. Tehachapi Blvd., right across the street from the water tower in Railroad Park. Featuring Jan Brottlund.

Come join us to meet Jan, see her fun stuff and have some food and wine while listening to Art Larson on clarinet.

Oak Tree Art Antiques Etc

Located 102 W. Tehachapi Blvd. (across from The Tehachapi Railroad Depot) broad variety of items, refreshments and music. Open until 8 p.m.

Tehachapi Christian Store at 108 E. Tehachapi Blvd. will be open First Friday March 2. Come in and enjoy the music from “The House Band”, with Nick Benedict, AKA Nick the Painter.

Tehachapi Museum & Errea House on S. Green St. Treasures from our local mountains and around the world will be featured on First Friday. Stop by for refreshments. (See article on this page.)

Sheridan’s, located at 114 W. Tehachapi Blvd. March weather is unpredictable, weather permitting we will be open for First Friday March 2. Light refreshments will be served.

Mill Town Marketplace

March 2 marks the return of Mill Town Marketplace to the First Friday circuit from 5-8 p.m. More than eight local vendors will be available providing high-quality home decor, linens, wood carved goods for the kitchen and home, massage, facials, vacation destinations, travel packages, comfort clothing, jewelry and even certified pre-marriage counseling. Each month Woods Pavilion contributes a three hour event and other businesses in the area donate gift certificates valued over $800 toward the Mill Town Marketplace First Friday grand prize drawing.

The anchor businesses of Mill Town Marketplace are Alligator Rose, The Coffee Mill, Taylor’s Provisions and 4 Seasons Realty. Mill Town Marketplace is located at the corner of Mill & F St.