Enjoy Country-Style Christmas at"Holidays on the Homestead" Museum Fundraiser
Visit the Antelope Valley Indian Museum on Saturday, December 17th from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. for a country-style holiday fundraiser. The museum, which was built as a homestead in the 1930's, will feature a chili cook-off, country craft boutique, homestead-era holiday décor, and cowboy singer Michael Tcherkassky performing around a blazing bonfire! Explore the unique museum and soft, warm lighting of the whimsical historic grounds, with the winter night sky sparkling over the desert. Artist and professional set designer Howard Arden Edwards built the Indian Museum to house his collection of Indian artifacts, and decorated the Swiss chalet-style building with colorful representations of Indian culture and creative hand-made furniture. His wife Rose was known for her tasty chili and cornbread feasts at their 1930's holiday celebrations. Their talents are being recognized with a chili cook-off, and a craft boutique of country style items- a great opportunity for holiday shopping. Participants are still being sought for the chili cook-off and craft booths; contact Jean Rhyne at (661) 946-6900 or jrhyne@parks.ca.gov for an application. Michael Tcherkassky, also known as "The Saddle Serenader", has performed cowboy songs at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival and other events around the country for many years. Traditional cowboy songs are tales of life on the range that were composed by cattlemen during their journeys across the old west, passed on at the end of their long workdays around the campfire. Michael brings the romantic imagery of this folk music to life under the stars! Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-16, and ages 5 and under are free. Proceeds go to the non-profit organization Friends of the Antelope Indian Museum, to help keep the park open through the upcoming State Park closure period. Only cash or checks will be accepted for event admission and boutique purchases. Please come out for this special holiday event, rain or shine, and support the museum! When: Saturday, December 17, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Antelope Valley Indian Museum, 15701 East Avenue M, Lancaster From Hwy 14, take Avenue K east, turn right on 150th Street East, and left on East Avenue M. The museum is on the left. Admission: $10 adults, $5 ages 6-16, ages 5 and under free.