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*WITH NEW UPDATE* Bright art deco paint on the BeeKay: Too bold for Tehachapi? • 11-May-2013
The freshened west-facing facade wall, which is the original 1936 structure of poured concr..
A Little Help • 11-May-2013
by Mark ‘Doc’ Fisher I recently had a reading of my fair tale play that I m..
Camp Kiya Adds New Faces to the Teaching Staff • 11-May-2013
Jason Theiste (pictured) will be teaching old-time and bluegrass styles of fiddling at Camp..
First is the Rod • 11-May-2013
by Craig R. Stockton, owner of Treasures eConsignment Welcome to the first article i..
The Magic of Eighth Grade • 11-May-2013
Kyla (left) and Christina (right) showing off their great works of art. Picture provided. ..
Event/Rodeo Center to be playground for all • 27-Apr-2013
Article by Tina Fisher Forde. Images by AECOM. When the city of Tehachapi fulfills its new..
Get a ‘Klew’ for Mother’s Day • 27-Apr-2013
Klew Lewis shows off a polymer bowl and pod earrings and necklace as well as “pods&rd..
May 2013 First Friday: Gallery 'n' Gifts • 27-Apr-2013
Submitted by Shirley Given, TVAA Fine Arts Director Local artist, Marti Howell recently join..
May 2013 First Friday: Tehachapi Museum • 27-Apr-2013
For First Friday, on May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m., the museum is showcasing two unique collections fro..
May 2013 First Friday: Tehachapi Treasure Trove • 27-Apr-2013
Submitted by Susanna Monette May 3, Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m., the Tehachapi Treasure ..
Tehachapi Symphony in Concert with Anna McCoy • 27-Apr-2013
Anna McCoy practicing on her cello. Photo by her uncle Victor Peck. The Tehachapi Sym..
Tehachapi Treasure Trove May 2013 Classes & Events • 27-Apr-2013
by Susanna Monette New Hours Effective May 1, 2013! Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m..
Arist of the Month April 2013: Kirk • 13-Apr-2013
by Lisa Burt This winter has been an exciting time around the Art Studio as it prepared for ..
Brian Finnegan and William Coulter • 13-Apr-2013
by Deborah Hand First Friday is usually an Open House night at Fiddlers Crossing. However Fr..
The Princess and the Pea Opens at the BeeKay • 13-Apr-2013
Prince Valiant and his loyal squire Donald meet up with Princess Beaulah on his travels to f..
First Friday and More • 30-Mar-2013
April 2013 First Friday Art Walk Gallery ‘N’ Gifts and the TVAA will be open for Fir..
Fourty Years Ago, Our POWs Came Home from Vietnam • 30-Mar-2013
Charlie Plumb with his teenage sons and Burt Rutan at a hangar party the night before a fli..
Old-Time Fiddler Bruce Molsky • 30-Mar-2013
by Deborah Hand Bruce Molsky is considered by many to be the premier old-time fiddler..
Old-Time Fiddler Dana Hubbard • 30-Mar-2013
by Deborah Hand The Blues comes in numerous shades, and Fiddlers Crossing is presentin..
Tehachapi All Youth Art Contest • 30-Mar-2013
Katie Tomlinson, 11 years old, sixth Grader at Jacobsen Middle School, is one of the first ..
Tehachapi Treasure Trove Classes and Events for April 5 • 30-Mar-2013
by Susanna Monette Be sure to stop by and see our collection of uncommonly eclectic and unus..
Fiddler's Crossing Mar. 24 and 29 • 16-Mar-2013
Dave Stamey. Photo provided. Cowboy entertainer Dave Stamey has made several trips to ..
Are there Plums in my Wine? • 02-Mar-2013
by Bob the Wine Guy Have you noticed that wine writers describe wine aromas as smelling..
Kray Van Kirk Plays at Fiddler's Crossing • 02-Mar-2013
by Deborah Hand Alaskan singer-songwriter Kray Van Kirk will share his musical view f..
Lauraine Reads: One Perfect Word • 02-Mar-2013
by Lauraine Snelling I am utterly spoiled, livng in Tehachapi when you read about the h..
Plane Crazy Saturday Mar. 16 • 02-Mar-2013
Photo by Cathy Hansen by Cathy Hansen On Mar. 16, well-known aviation and train ph..
Red Hat Ladies Attend Lancaster Mardi Gras • 02-Mar-2013
by Helen McAllister On Saturday, Feb. 9, myself and three friends arrive at 10 a.m. ..
TMRA Buckin' Strong • 02-Mar-2013
by Donnette Haddad Attention Rodeo Fans, Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Association is inv..
Fun Fest • 16-Feb-2013
Susanna Monette and Her Goddesses. Photo by Mel White by Mel White The Tehachapi Tr..
James Hurley Plays Fiddlers Crossing Mar. 23 • 16-Feb-2013
Singer-songwriters come in all styles and genres these days, and Fiddlers Crossing will b..
Kathleen Wolf to Exhibit at Fiddlers Crossing in March • 16-Feb-2013
One of a pair of Kathleen Wolf paintings showing images of the beach. The paintings..
Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra Free Concert Featuring Guest Soloist Vincent Meklis • 16-Feb-2013
The emerging violinist Vincent Meklis is already garnering numerous honors and credits whil..
TPAC in February • 16-Feb-2013
by Amanda Carroll Looking for something to do on these cold winter days? Want to find someth..
A ‘Tasteful’ Event at The Art Studio • 02-Feb-2013
“Tasteful” art will take on a whole new meaning on Valentine’s Day when The Ar..
Treasure Trove Classes for Febuary: Events at the Treasure Trove - Reservations not required…Just co • 02-Feb-2013
by Mel White Open Studios at the Treasure Trove do not require reservations. Come and be cr..
First Friday Fun Fest and Jewelry Jamboree Weekend at TTT • 19-Jan-2013
Submitted by Susanna Monette Feb. 1, Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m., the Tehachapi Treasure..
Jann Klose in Concert at Fiddlers Crossing Feb. 1 • 19-Jan-2013
Jann Klose rocking out. Photo by J. Ufberg. Fiddlers Crossing will be holding a specia..
Mountain Festival’s 50th Anniversary and Theme Contest • 19-Jan-2013
The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce and the 50th Anniversary Mountain Festival Committee a..
‘Almost Maine’ Opens at the BeeKay Theatre Jan. 18 • 05-Jan-2013
Featured in TCT’s production of “Almost, Maine” are (l to r) Spencer Jame..
Art Café is back at Tehachapi Treasure Trove • 05-Jan-2013
by Susanna Monette Art Café is back at the Tehachapi Treasure Trove. All artists and ..
Blue Mustard Returns to Fiddlers Crossing Jan. 18 • 05-Jan-2013
by Deborah Hand Who says The Blues has to make you blue? In the hands of local band Blue Mus..
Endless Possibilities • 05-Jan-2013
by Mel White Facebook, the online social media that enthralls and sometimes irritates a..
Lois Hinman Featured Artist for January • 05-Jan-2013
Photo provided. by Peggy Cowden In January Lois Hinman, potter and painter, will be ..
Upcoming Art Show • 05-Jan-2013
by Linda Coverdale We are looking forward to a great art show again this year with many tale..
Modern American Square Dancing in Tehachapi • 18-Dec-2012
Are you new to the Tehachapi area? Recently retired? An “empty nester”? A couple or..
Patrick Ball Brings the Music and Times of O’Carolan to the BeeKay • 18-Dec-2012
by Deborah Hand Last January, Patrick Ball performed in Fiddlers Crossing to a sold-o..
First Friday Art Walk Dec. 7 • 04-Dec-2012
Participating in the Art Walk: Gallery ‘N’ Gifts and the TVAA has wonderful wind..
Tehachapi Treasure Trove Visitors Look Back In Time • 10-Nov-2012
The Tehachapi Treasure Trove Today. Photo by Susanna Monette. More pictures below. ..
An Intimate Evening with Grim • 27-Oct-2012
by Cathi Sibley In my head I’m absolutely certain you have all been holding your..
Back Street Gallery Features Jenny Zur on 'First Friday' • 27-Oct-2012
submitted by Brandon M. Guthrie The Back Street Gallery will feature Jenny Zur as th..
Wendy Waldman Brings 'The Best' Back to Fiddlers Crossing • 27-Oct-2012
by Deborah Hand It’s impossible to put one label on Wendy Waldman. She is a cri..
The Starlight Ball – a 14 year Tradition • 13-Oct-2012
by Linda Carhart, Main Street Director Hard to believe that this will be the 14th Annual St..
Discover the Joy of Music • 01-Oct-2012
by Tasha McJunkin As a certified Harmony Road Music School instructor, I’m thrilled to..
Lyn Bennet at Back Street Gallery • 29-Sep-2012
The Back Street Gallery will have Lyn Bennet as their featured artist for the month of O..
Sarah McQuaid Coming to Fiddlers Crossing • 29-Sep-2012
by Deborah Hand Fiddlers Crossing is dedicated to bringing Tehachapi some of the best ..
'Sparks' is Lighting a Fire! • 29-Sep-2012
Gallery ‘N’ Gifts is very excited about the Oct. 5 First Friday reception. The month..
Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart Return to Fiddlers Crossing • 29-Sep-2012
by Deborah Hand Nothing says “Music from the American Heartland” lik..
Tehachapi Community Theatre Launches its 44th Year • 29-Sep-2012
Patricia Hunter, Debbie and Guy Martin are seen in last year’s festival winner &ldquo..
Tehachapi Treasure Trove to Celebrate all day for October’s First Friday • 29-Sep-2012
Colleen Deery (left) and Cheryl Gusbeth, longtime members of Tehachapi Art Center, are lear..
Oktoberfest • 08-Sep-2012
Photo provided by Kohnen's Bakery. Saturday, Sept. 8. The event includes live German mu..
Gallery 'N' Gifts September Artist Spotlight: Liala and Alex Kosich • 07-Sep-2012
Article and photos provided by Gallery 'N' Gifts Gallery ‘N’ Gifts is..
Woodworking Display at First Friday (Sept. 7) • 07-Sep-2012
Article and photo provided by Tehachapi Community Church Tehachapi Community Chur..
First Public View of Baby Jaguars Born at EFBC’s Feline Conservation Center’s Fall Twilight Tour • 01-Sep-2012
Saturday evening, Sept. 15, EFBC’s Feline Conservation Center in Rosamond will host this t..
Tehachapi Treasure Trove Joins First Friday Festivities • 01-Sep-2012
Cathy Clark will be presenting a polymer clay demonstration at the new Tehachapi Treasure T..
Tehachapi Treasure Trove • 18-Aug-2012
by Mel White Four local artists – Janet Meabon, Susanna Monette, Sandi Thoman and Mel ..
Chalk on the Walk Aug. 11 • 04-Aug-2012
Guest artist Michaela Chapman will be doing exhibition work prior to the Chalk on the Walk...
Ardean K. Rudolph • 21-Jul-2012
After a recent trip to the swamplands of Louisiana, local artist Ardean Rudolph has painted..
Growing Up Kawaiisu • 18-Jul-2012
The “Growing up Kawaiisu” program on July 21 offers a unique glimpse into Native Am..
'Rosabella' Could Use Your Help • 07-Jul-2012
The coffee-table book for every grandparent! DVD, greeting cards, and a new classical ballet... ..
Sligo Rags Brings Celtic-Bluegrass Blend to Fiddlers Crossing • 07-Jul-2012
by Deborah Hand After taking most of June off except for Open Mics on Wednesdays, Fiddlers C..
The Pursuit of Lucy Banning and Code Blue • 07-Jul-2012
by Lauraine Snelling June has busted out all over. That song won’t leave my head...
A Bit of Everything With CrossRoads Gallery • 23-Jun-2012
by Mel White Artist and NASA pilot Mark Pestana, represented by gallery manager James W..
Events for the Fourth of July • 23-Jun-2012
The map for Tehachapi's 2012 Festivities. Click here (/images/articles/2212/Hot-Dog-festival..
Gallery 'n' Gifts July 2012 • 23-Jun-2012
Tina Dille and her painting. Photo by Susanna Monette. by Susanna Monette Gallery..
July 2012 Concert • 23-Jun-2012
Provided by Karon Condor With theme songs from video games, operas, spirituals, movies, as w..
Lost and Found • 23-Jun-2012
by Peter Cutler We’ve lost something. Once upon a time, before the internet, before Tw..
Meet James Blackburn • 23-Jun-2012
by Norma McClean School Bells and Chapel Bells announce the onset of not just the season of ..
Camp Kiya Offers a Family ‘Staycation’ Experience • 09-Jun-2012
A Jam session at Camp Kiya. Photo provided. Now that school is out and the heat has a..
Creativity Classes at Tehachapi Art Center • 09-Jun-2012
If you like to explore your creative side, Tehachapi Art Center’s Olde Towne Studio has so..
Main Street Tehachapi Supplies Tons of Fun • 09-Jun-2012
The Main Street Tehachapi Stand during the 2010 Chili Cook-Off. by Linda Carhart, phot..
Young Adult Summer Stock 2012 • 09-Jun-2012
Shown is the Company for last summer’s “Beauty and the Beast.” This year&..
‘The Baker’s Wife’ and ‘The Bride Wore Blue’ • 26-May-2012
by Lauraine Snelling So has spring finally come to Tehachapi or can we look for more sn..
Anita Jesse at Gallery ‘N’ Gifts • 26-May-2012
Anita Jesse will be Gallery 'N' Gifts guest artist for June. by Susanna Monette Ga..
Take a Ride on the Wild Side with CrossRoads Gallery • 26-May-2012
Pete Algra, shows a damaged leg off of a horse, and a special combing tool used in the rest..
Got Ten Minutes? • 12-May-2012
by Mark 'Doc' Fisher Just about everyone has a story, and you have – right now &n..
Life Imitates Art at Windswept • 12-May-2012
Mary Ann Moore’s graphite drawing of Nacho. by Diana Frieling Once in a wh..
CrossRoads Celebrates Windswept Ranch, Eyes, and Spring • 28-Apr-2012
“Eyes” are watercolorist Nancy Waldron’s most recent focus, and her lates..
Family, fishing, fun at Brite Lake • 28-Apr-2012
by Tina Forde Amber Wooster of Bakersfield, shown with her husband, caught the ta..
Kathleen Levenson • 28-Apr-2012
by Susanna Monette Gallery ‘N’ Gifts is proud to announce Kathleen Levenson as g..
Jennifer’s Terrace 2012 Bridal Fashion Show • 14-Apr-2012
by Cathy Criger, photo provided by Jennifer’s Terrace. Attention! All beautifu..
Lauraine Reads: Rosebella and Attracted to Fire • 14-Apr-2012
by Lauraine Snelling Do you realize how many absolutely dynamic creative people live in..
TCT Jr. Brings ‘Oz’ to Life • 14-Apr-2012
Dorothy and her friends, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion follow the ye..
The Art Studio Featured at CrossRoads This Month • 14-Apr-2012
Kizzy Bogursky, age five, holds a sculpture she made at The Art Studio during April’s..
Yakkity Yak: We Fought Back • 14-Apr-2012
by Diana Frieling of Windswept Ranch Yak getting much loved TLC from volunteers Barbara..
Predictable/Unpredictable: Life at Windswept Ranch • 31-Mar-2012
by Diana Freeling of Windswept Ranch Baby Nubian gets a midnight feeding in the kitchen..
Alex Zonn • 17-Mar-2012
by Leslie (Almost Famous) Reynolds Alan Zonn as Mr. Potter from last year’s TCT p..
Come Visit Windswept Ranch: We are Open! • 17-Mar-2012
Myrry-y, one big reason to visit Windswept. Photo provided. People are always stoppi..
Like a Lion • 17-Mar-2012
by Mark ‘Doc’ Fisher Literature has loved the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centur..
The Lion in Winter Delayed until March 23 • 17-Mar-2012
Due to a family emergency for one of our cast members, The Lion in Winter will open on Mar..
‘Windfall’ fills BeeKay; turbine opponents consolidate • 03-Mar-2012
by Tina Forde The documentary “Windfall,” which follows the experiences of resid..
Anachronistic • 03-Mar-2012
by Mark ‘Doc’ Fisher When you treat history like a science – or when..
CrossRoads Gallery Celebrates Women’s History in March • 18-Feb-2012
by Mel White March is National Women’s History Month, and CrossRoads Gallery is ..
Gallery ‘N’ Gifts’ Photo Contest Results for 2012 • 18-Feb-2012
by Christopher Gripkey The photo contest’s best in show and first place in the Bl..
Ms. Sydney Carroll • 18-Feb-2012
by Leslie Reynolds Sydney Carroll Originally born in Germany, eighteen year old S..
Susanna Kimball Monette • 18-Feb-2012
by Mel White Susanna Kimball Monette will be a featured artist at CrossRoads Gallery in..
Death 2.0 • 04-Feb-2012
by Yogashanan I am no stranger to Death. In fact the lessons dealt by this dreaded pro..
Ruthanne Jennings • 04-Feb-2012
by Leslie Reynolds You can take the person out of the theater… but you can’t ta..
Artist Spotlight: Vicki Braslow • 21-Jan-2012
by Mel White “Once again I must say thank you to three wonderful ladies in my life sin..
Doug Jockenson • 21-Jan-2012
by Leslie "Almost Famous" Reynolds I recently went to the Beekay Theater to watch a rehersal..
Life’s Finest Gifts • 21-Jan-2012
by Mel White Last issue I wrote about how blessed I feel with the good friends who have..
CrossRoads Gallery Looking for a Great Start to the New Year • 20-Dec-2011
by Mel White CrossRoads Gallery has plans to hit the floor running with the New Year, s..
CrossRoads Gallery Offers Opportunities for Guest Artists • 20-Dec-2011
by Mel White Every month CrossRoads Gallery has different art shows featuring the ..
Jenny Zur Offers Insight into her Latest Artwork • 20-Dec-2011
by Mel White This large figure painting (one of a two piece set), is one of my most recent w..
Lauraine Reads: 2011 Shopping Guide • 20-Dec-2011
by Lauraine Snelling Have I ever mentioned how much I love kids’ books, other th..
Camp Kiya to offer classical guitar workshop with William Coulter • 14-Dec-2011
The last time William Coulter played his guitar in Tehachapi was with banjo player Ken Perlma..
Lauraine Reads: ‘Heaven is for Real’ • 14-Dec-2011
by Lauraine Snelling I don’t usually review bestseller books. You note I did not ..
Spotlight on Photographer Melissa Cornett • 14-Dec-2011
by Mel White Melissa Cornett was raised in East Brady, Penn., “with loving parents and one..
Tehachapi Film Producer Wins Awards • 14-Dec-2011
“Panic Nation”, a recent winner of the Mexico International Film Festival’s Go..
Lauraine Reads: Words Hit Hard as a Fist • 22-Nov-2011
by Lauraine Snelling Have you ever had someone bully you? I didn’t realize this w..
The Art Studio A Place to Explore Your Creativity • 12-Nov-2011
Oak Valley Charter School's art class shows off the progress they've made on Tehachapi's fi..
Lauraine Reads: 'Oscar Goes Camping' • 23-Jul-2011
by Lauraine Snelling Tehachapi has talent oozing out everywhere. There are artists of e..
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