Charlie Thomas is a local theatrical director, actor, producer, stage designer and playwright with over thirty-five years’ experience in both professional and non-professional live theatre, film, television, and radio. His pedigree includes most of the…

“Put a Face On It” Elementary Student Art Show at Black Rock Art Gallery

Groundwork Arts, an organization which provides innovative arts education opportunities by connecting local professional practicing artists with students, is very excited to announce an exhibition of artworks by elementary students from Morongo Unified School District, entitled “Put a Face On It: Character Paintings” at Black Rock Art Gallery. This exhibition, produced in partnership with Joshua Tree National Park, will feature 122 paintings by students from 10 schools, with support from 102…

Joshua Tree Art Gallery “Portraits of High Desert Icons” reception on May 6

Joshua Tree Art Gallery or “JTAG” will hold an unveiling and opening reception for “Portraits of High Desert Icons” featuring portraits by local painters, Snake Jagger and Paul Donaldson and assemblage works by Joey Bebar on May 6 from 6-9 p.m. The exhibit includes portraits of local luminaries Janis Commentz, Teddy Quinn, Paul Donaldson, Bonnie Brady, Patrick Hasson, Lee Scott and Alice Jones, Dave Kilburn, Bobby Furst, Snake Jagger, Karyn Sernka, Kat Johnson, Katie Nortonis, Bradley Trafton,…

The Rotating Players Announce Their Spring IMPROV Show: Improvpalooza! May 6

Spring has sprung and your neighborhood improvisers are bloomin' crazy! Come experience live improv comedy with award winning performers Jericho McNeltier, Graham Cooley, Benjamin Bees, Charles Harvey and guest performer Tiffany Crocker with host Liyan McNeltier attempting to corral the chaos; you never know where their nutty characters and twisted humor will end up next. The Rotating Players’ “Improvpalooza” will take place Saturday, May 6th at 7:00pm. Audience participation is the…

Applications for Theatre 29 Award-Winning 2023 Summer Youth Theatre Program Available

After a wildly successful 2022 session, the Theatre 29 Summer Youth Theater program is well into the planning stages for 2023 and staff members are ready for this exciting educational experience in the live arts! The camp will run Monday through Friday from June 26 through July 30, culminating with performances of “Disney’s Frozen Kids” for the 7-10 year olds and “Frozen Jr.” for the 11-17 year olds. The Youth Theater Program and the performances will all be held at the Theater at 73637 Sullivan…

Auditions for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Theatre 29

Auditions for A Midsummer Night’s Dream have been announced for Saturday, April 29th from 5-8 PM with Callbacks on Sunday, April 30th from 6-8 PM. For the first time, ever, Theatre 29 will be offering Shakespeare! Director Charlie E. Parker is looking for a cast of 12-20 performers to play various characters such as young lovers, fairies, clowns & dancers. This production will utilize blacklight and UV reactive body paint, makeup, costuming and sets! Come be a part of this groundbreaking,…

Spaghetti Western introduced Saloon Salon Art Gallery Show Apr. 23 in Morongo Valley

Saloon Salon is a beautiful new art gallery located at Spaghetti Western restaurant in Morongo Valley. John Henson and Ben Allanoff, two local artists, are excited to invite everyone to the reception for their upcoming exhibit there, on Sunday April 23, from 4 - 6 PM. Church Music, a rust collage by Ben Alanoff Clint Eastwood Nail Art by John Henson The show is called "Rust and Nails" - Allanoff will be showing rusty metal collages and monoprints made of rust on canvas, while Henson is…

29 Palms Visitor Center and Gallery to feature “Desert Dreams” Apr. 22

The Spring Art in Public Places exhibition at the Twentynine Palms Visitor Center and Gallery will feature “Desert Dreams,” a special exhibition of artwork by the art students at Copper Mountain College. Desert Dreams is a collection of original prints, drawings, and paintings that explore the surreal beauty of the Mojave Desert. This exhibition features works from current art students at Copper Mountain College and showcases a variety of techniques from dry-point prints to full color pastel…

2023 Fringe Festival tickets on sale now

Listen here: Tickets go on sale April 1 for the 2023 Hi-Desert Fringe Festival. In its sixth year of showcasing original, non-traditional, provocative performance art, the festival will offer three days of performances, improv, film, music and workshops presented by an array of artists May 19-21 at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center. The theme of this year’s festival is “As above, so below.” Single, Two Day and Full weekend passes as well as special opening night passes can be purchased. Discounted…

Call for Exhibition Proposals for 29 Palms Art Gallery 2023-24 Season

The 29 Palms Art Gallery is now accepting applications for individual and group exhibitions for the 2023-24 season. Deadline to submit an exhibition proposal is 5 p.m. on Monday, May 1. Proposals will be considered for a Featured Artist show by an individual artist, a curated group exhibition, or artists of any visual art media. Exhibition season at the gallery is September to Mid-August. The application is available online in the Artists section of the website at www.29palmsartgallery.com No…

“The Rotating Players” Improv Comedy Troupe hosts workshop Sat. Apr. 15

Theatre 29’s resident Improvisational Theater program, “The Rotating Players” will be hosting their April educational workshops on Saturday the 15th from 2pm – 4pm at Theatre 29. With a capacity attendance at their previous workshop and their first overwhelmingly successful performance in February, spaces are filling up fast for this session, however, there are still some slots available. Workshops are held the 3rd Saturday of every month from 2pm-4pm for a minimal $5 fee. Registration is open…