Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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What do you get when you combine fame, ego, ambition, jealousy, intrigue, deception and just plain malice with a touch of the psychic? You get "Deathtrap, a thriller in two acts," which is the opening line spoken by actor, Ed Kramer who plays playwright, Sidney Bruhl in the Tehachapi Community Theatre Association's (TCTA) summer offering. "Deathtrap" playwright, Ira Levin was just 23 when he wrote his first novel, the award-winning masterpiece of crime fiction, "A Kiss Before Dying," then turned...
Ten years ago, a simple idea was born – to have a party to raise money for local nonprofit organizations. The idea took shape and the first Cheers to Charity (C2C) event took place in the parking lot outside of what was then Veritas Wine Bar. Attendance on August 9, 2014, was 148 people – people who believed in the mission and supported the cause. The venue was set up and torn down in one day. There was tasty food, wine, beer, dancing and more. Cheers gave away $15,000 and supported six org...
The program at the July 15 meeting of the Tehachapi Area Association of Realtors illustrated that, without a doubt, the arts are alive-and-well in Tehachapi. All four speakers at the meeting were involved in various aspects of art and presented current projects going on in Tehachapi. Jeanette Pauer introduced the group to Make Art Tehachapi, a committee consisting of Pauer, Tina Dille, Lyn Bennett and Charles White. They will be restoring the murals in Tehachapi one by one starting the the Stree...
Thank you Lorena Semerenko and Amber Mitchell for your support of the annual American Association of University Women fundraiser. When approached to continue that which Will Viner started over 15 years ago, the new owners of Tehachapi Hitching Post Theater did not even skip a beat. This is one of two annual fundraisers for AAUW Scholarship Fund for Women. In addition to the fundraiser, which starts in September and ends with a drawing at our Christmas party, Lorena and Amber have promised to honor the ticket held by last year’s winner and c...
More than 300 residents gathered for a joyous ribbon cutting on June 15 as the Tehachapi Hitching Post Theater celebrated its re-opening. The theater was packed! Before the celebration, free popcorn, hotdogs, gifts and theater gift cards were handed out to guests from #LoveTehachapi volunteers. Classic cars were parked in front of the theater to add to the nostalgic ambiance of the day. The event sponsors, Claudia's Catering, Apogee Performance and Law Tigers made the day even more memorable....
At their May 6 meeting, the Tehachapi City Council approved a project proposed by the city to add a 15 foot x 20 foot expansion space behind the BeeKay Theatre. The new area will be exterior walls only with other improvements to be decided and financed by the Tehachapi Community Theater organization. It is hoped that this project will solve some of the space problems that have plagued the theater since its restoration in 2006. The city understands that TCT has been able to put money aside to...
On Feb. 19, the last movie played at the iconic Hitching Post Theaters. With the unexpected passing of owner Will Viner on Feb. 16, his family made the difficult decision to close the theater. The Tehachapi community was understandably distressed, as the theater has been a cornerstone of our town since 1994. There has been speculation by locals worried the theater would be changed into another business entirely, and hope that it would be purchased and refurbished. The community's prayers have...
The featured speaker at the April 18 Rotary meeting was local celebrity James Carhart, who is recognized locally as part of the BeeKay Theatre community. Carhart has designed sets for such plays as "Baskerville," "The Importance of Being Earnest," "Young Frankenstein" and the "The Addams Family," as well as the current play, "Murder on the Orient Express." Born in New York, James spent much of his childhood traveling the world. His interest in the theater developed during his studies at...
On March 8, the Tehachapi City Planning Commission held their regular monthly board meeting at which they brought to vote a special development request by K Hovnanian Homes, who is set to purchase and develop an 18-lot land parcel by Pinon and Fig streets. K Hovnanian Homes intends to build 18 more houses in the same style as their 52-lot development in Tehachapi Hills that are about 90% complete. Due to a rezoning on the land back in 2014, K Hovnanian requires special variances that must be...
The Rotary Club of Tehachapi is gearing up for an evening of music and philanthropy as they host a fundraiser concert featuring James Lee Stanley, a renowned Beachwood Recording artist, alongside other talented performers at the historic BeeKay Theatre, 110 S. Green Street, Tehachapi, on May 18 at 7 p.m. With tickets priced at $25 each, attendees will not only enjoy a night of entertainment, but will also be contributing to a crucial cause. Every nickel raised from the event will directly...
Can you remember the first time you met Gary Mazzola? Of course you can. If you're new to Tehachapi Community Theatre Association, you probably greeted him as he entered the theater, cane in hand and shuffled up to the sound/lighting tech booth (no small feat for him). Maybe you were lucky enough to catch him onstage as Norman Thayer in "On Golden Pond," or maybe he convinced you to join in on one of his video projects. You got to know him as the accomplished senior member of our world-renowned...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra will be performing on Sunday, Nov. 5, at Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Rd., beginning at 4 p.m. Joaquin Rodrigo’s “Fantasia para un Gentilhombre” will feature guitarist Jack Cimo. Jack Cimo is an American classical guitarist known for his powerful stage presence, beautiful tone and exciting renditions. He frequently plays solo recitals and as a soloist with orchestras. He was one of two Americans invited to the prestigious Joann Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition in Buffalo, New York....
The Tehachapi High School Drama Club presents "Radium Girls" by D.W. Gregory and directed by guest director, Liz Tiede. This play takes place in 1920s New Jersey. Radium Girls is a historical play about a young Grace Fryer who is just trying to get justice for her fellow dial painters in a world where women's voices don't get heard, their sickness doesn't get seen and their impact on the world would have never been felt if not for her. "Through this play I have discovered the unique and...
There's a new tradition in the making. Three years ago, in the midst of the COVID-19 shutdown, Chris Morales found a way to bring the essence of live theater via video streaming to Tehachapi. Working with members of the Tehachapi Community Theater Association (TCTA), the ensemble produced a marathon telethon. Chris Morales presents The Late-Night Talk Show Telethon. Because of Covid restrictions, they performed to an empty house and even with no one in attendance, every performer was masked....
The Tehachapi Mountains are blessed with scenic landscapes, picturesque wildlife, interesting weather and four distinct seasons. But in addition to these natural features, one of the treasures of our area has always been its people, and one of the true diamonds is a wonderful lady named Patricia Gracey, who will turn 95 on September 2 of this year. Pat Gracey was raised in Tehachapi and is a historian of our area, writing the Spirit of Tehachapi column for The Loop and writing in other...
Playwright Mona Deutsch Miller took top honors at the Tehachapi Community Theatre Association's Playwrights Palooza for "Frankie, Queen of the Ferry." Based in Los Angeles, Miller is the president of the Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights (ALAP) and member of Fierce Backbone, a theatre company dedicated to new works. Director, Andi Hicks, seasoned actor, Alex Zonn and newcomer to Tehachapi, Wendy Huckeba, brought to life the charmingly poignant story of enduring love that Miller's great...
The BeeKay Theatre is bustling with enthusiastic energy as members of the Tehachapi Community Theatre Association (TCTA) rehearse, design and build momentum to present three diverse and entertaining productions for the summer season. Starting with the 14th Playwrights' Festival, TCTA's Playwrights Palooza features eight 10-minute plays. This year's chosen submissions come from two local playwrights, surrounding area writers and includes one international entry from New Zealand. The festival give...
Director, Jason Wheeler, has created a sell-out show with an exceptional cast. The intricate murder mystery has been playing, with great acclaim, to packed houses. For those of you who have encountered our sold-out shows, the Tehachapi Community Theatre Association (TCTA) is thrilled to offer one additional performance on May 5 at 7:30 p.m. You can purchase your tickets now at www.tctonstage.com. "CLUE, On Stage" is based on the screenplay by Johnathan Lynn and has been delightfully brought to l...
The Scholarship Fund for Women (SFFW) is the vehicle through which The Tehachapi Mountain Branch of AAUW gives local scholarships. Since this branch’s inception, we have given out more than a quarter million dollars in college scholarships to local high school and re-entry students. The SFFW is funded by all of us. Isn’t it great what we can do together? We appreciate both the willingness and generosity of our branch members and this community. From theater tickets to movie raffles, you have really stepped up. Historically we have received don...
We are happy to announce that we will once again be holding our annual scholarship fundraiser at the BeeKay Theatre. We are going to see the play “Clue” on Sunday, April 23 at 2 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $30. We have 80 tickets to sell, in addition, we have 22 more that we are donating to Mountain Pathways for their members to attend. There are three ways to give: The Tehachapi Community Theater Association, AAUW Scholarship Fund and Mountain Pathways. Some of us have already reserved tickets. If you are anxious to get a ticket or...
Want to have fun? Be cast in a play? Experience the excitement of performing? Director Terri Steinberg invites the local community and TCTA members to "come on down" to the BeeKay Theatre to audition for the West Coast Premiere of "Golden Age" by Thomas J. Misuraca. The comedy deals with reviving the spirit of an aging group of superheroes who find themselves somewhat lost and relegated to the sidelines at a traditional residential facility until a crisis challenges them to band together, resusc...
After graduating from Marine Corps boot camp in 1943, prior to being shipped to the Pacific Theater of War, the Corps sent me to the Marine Corps Air Station in Mojave, California. Being from the Midwest, I had never before seen the desert, and I liked the wide open spaces. It was winter and the blistering summer heat had been replaced by nice sunny weather most of the time, if you don't count an occasional wind of gale force. Anyway, I liked it. From the base one could see the snow on the...
The Tehachapi Community Theatre Association (TCTA) is thrilled to offer a final weekend package of performances, featuring two evening shows and two matinees of the much loved "A Christmas Story" by Jean Shepherd. The large cast remains super-excited to be performing in such a nostalgic and warmhearted family Christmas story, set in 1950s middle-America. The kids love experiencing the joy that comes from playing to nearly sell-out crowds. "Live theater is a gift of give-and-take shared on both...
Tehachapi Community Theater is presenting their last show of the season at the BeeKay premiering June 10. Here's what Chris Morales, the director of the show, had to say. "We have a great cast, a lot of talent in this show which made directing this show easy, challenging and very exciting. I've been a member of TCT for several years and have acted in many shows, and now directing 'On Golden Pond' has really allowed me to always appreciate what directors need to do, what they go through and how...
Season 3, Episode 9 – Bob "the Wine Guy" Souza comes into the TehachaPod studio and shares his memories on how the Tehachapi wine industry got its start. He and wife Patty had the idea to plant grapes in 2001 and five years later they were bottling award winning wines. Bob tells a few stories about challenges they faced, the constant "no you can't do that" and how they succeeded and laid the groundwork for six more Tehachapi wineries. Season 3, Episode 8 – Discover Tehachapi Wine Tours own...
