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Friday, March 1, 2013 — The Weekender
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Premiere of ‘Tenants’ at the Beekay on March 15 Tenants," a fast-paced comedy, opens at the Beekay Theatre on March 15. A production of the Tehachapi Community Theatre, "Tenants" will be a world premiere. The play was written by Tom Misuraca, an audience favorite in the ten-minute plays presented as part of the Tehachapi Playwrights Festival last year. "Tenants" explores the lives of a variety of characters who reside in a boarding house in Pasadena. With great bravado, Desdemona Christmas, played by Monica Nadon walks around as if she were still living the life of a soap opera star. Jack and Jackie Driscoll, played by Garret Lawrence and Ashley Rasmussen playfully lead you along as they share their love for each other. Nick Vahr, played by Spencer James, dresses in swami garb and resides as he is all knowing and psychic. Each character brings life to the stage that you won't want to miss.This show will keep you
-The cast of “Tenants,” which will open at the Beekay Theatre on March 15 and run through March 31. laughing and crying at the same time. So get your tickets early. As a treat for the opening night audience, Misuraca, Director Shanan Harrell, and the entire cast will be available after the performance to share their backstage secrets and and talk with attendees. Cast members include Nick Altieri, Monica Nadon, Spencer James, Heather Ringle, Garret
Eggstravaganza: call for entries
BY PEGGY COWDEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Tehachapi Valley Art Association is sponsoring its 3rd Annual Eggstravaganza- an egg decorating contest for the most creative and “Best Eggs” in Tehachapi. Hand-decorated, nonperishable eggs of all types may be entered. Eggs can be dimensional or a flat presentation and real eggs must be blown out. Wood, paper mache, styrofoam, etc. can be used and eggs can be submitted in an “egg scene.” The entry fee is $1 per egg and is open to all age levels and eggs will be
judged in three categories: Adult (over 16 years), Youth (9 years to 16 year olds) and Kidlet (Up to 9 years of age). Submit entries to Gallery ‘n’ Gifts, 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd., between March 1 and March 7. Voting will begin on Friday, March 8, and ends Friday, March 29. Judging will be by ballot, by the general public and everyone is invited to stop by Gallery ‘n’ Gifts and cast their vote. For entry forms visit the store or www.galleryngifts.org. Please call Chairman, Peggy Cowden at 822-6062, with any questions.
Lawrence, Michael Gruett and Ashley Rasmussen. "Tenants" will be at the BeeKay Theatre, 110 S. Green St, Tehachapi on March 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:30 p.m. and March 24 and 31 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available @ Johnny's Take n' Bake, Tehachapi Furniture, Picture Perfect & Stamps of Approval. Tickets may also be purchased online at
Balladeer Van Kirk at Fiddlers Crossing Alaskan singer-songwriter Kray Van Kirk will share his musical view from the Far North at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 8, at Fiddlers Crossing, 206 E. "F" St., Tehachapi. Van Kirk sings in the straight-ahead folk ballad tradition of such north-of-the-border legends as Stan Rogers, Ian Tyson and Gordon Lightfoot. He accompanies himself on 12- and 6-string RainSong graphite guitars. It might seem odd, and hard, to be a touring musician while living in Alaska as a single parent, in a town with no road access — the only way in or out for him is by air or water. But Van Kirk draws his inspiration from this life. “A friend of mine once said I do everything the hard way,” he said, “and he might be right. But all this last winter, I listened to a number of interviews with musicians, actors, comedians and such, and the one thing that came through was that many, if not most, of them were successful because they were able to take what was generally viewed as a weakness or obstacle and make it their strength. I’m not quite sure how that might apply in my situation, but it’s encouraging and I’m sure not going to stop!” His lifestyle in Alaska has also given him a different perspective on the “marketing” of his music-making. He calls his approach to writing and performing “Music without borders or cost.” He no longer records or sells CDs, because he says, “we’ve got enough things headed for the landfills, and more than enough ‘stuff.'” He freely gives his songs away over his website as “a deliberate movement away from the bottom line that seems to govern so much of our daily lives.” Tickets may be purchased next door at Mountain Music, at The Apple Shed, or with a credit card by calling 823-9994. Tickets to the concert are $15, and as always, coffee and goodies are included. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
TVAA sponsors youth art contest BY MARGE COLBY CONTRIBUTING WRITER
This year will be the 17th year for a very succesful All Tehachapi Youth Art Contest sponsored by the Tehachapi Valley Art Association. The contest spotlights the creative efforts of the incredibly talented youth, within the greater Tehachapi area communities. The ATYAC is staffed and funded by volunteers willing to give of their time and money to make the contest of the highest quality. Qualified judges are brought in to examine each and every work submitted and determine those works of art worthy of special recognition. Certificates of Merit are given to each child for their participation.
First, second and third place ribbons are given for outstanding works as well as honorable mentions awards. In addition, two Best of Show awards are given- one to honor the best work by a high school student and the other best work by an elementary level student. The two recipients are honored with a ribbon, a handsome plaque and a monetary award. Entry forms for the event may be picked up any time during business hours at Gallery ‘n’ Gifts at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd., up to the event deadline on April 1. You may visit the website at www.galleryngifts.org and download an application or pick-up an application at Gallery ‘n’ Gifts between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. For more information call 822-6062 or 821-7652.
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