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Charlie Thomas

Charlie Thomas

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…

“House of Fox” live dance event this Wednesday, Mar. 1 in Yucca Valley

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
March 1, 2023
“House of Fox” live dance event this Wednesday, Mar. 1 in Yucca Valley

House of Fox is debuting their monthly live DJ ecstatic dance event on Wednesday, March 1st, 6:30 - 9:30pm, held at the Yucca Valley Visual and Performing Arts Center, 58325 HWY 62 in Yucca Valley. What is House of Fox? Intentionally comforting and inspiring lighting, yoga mats and pillows to stretch and rest, and a live DJ, House of Fox creates a safe space to move freely. Guests come in with an open heart and open mind, and move how they need to move. Guests don’t have to dance, either. People…

“True West” at Thought Theatre for one weekend only, Feb. 24 – 25

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
February 24, 2023
“True West” at Thought Theatre for one weekend only, Feb. 24 – 25

Listen here: UPDATDED 10:45 a.m. Tickets for this show are now sold out. The Pulitzer Prize finalist for dramatic theatre, Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST profiles two estranged brothers whose relationship is as savage as their surroundings. What happens when two siblings inhabit completely opposite personalities of the same soul? Starring John Ferrare, Dan Graff, Kevin Hayles and Marty Neider, Thought Theatre Morongo Basin presents this classic play, directed by Miri Hunter, for one weekend only —…

First Annual “RustFest” brings more art and music to Joshua Tree Sunday, Feb. 26

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
February 22, 2023
First Annual “RustFest” brings more art and music to Joshua Tree Sunday, Feb. 26

Listen here: Fans of desert art and sculpture will have another reason to rejoice as a brand new arts festival will make its debut on Sunday, February 26. The first annual “Rustfest” will feature 2D and 3D art exhibitions, live music, food and drink at the fabulous Simi Dabah Sculpture Garden at 4th Street and Sunfair in Joshua Tree. Rusty art by Ben Allanoff as well as nine acres of Simi Dabah’s sculptures will be on display and much more. Live music by Sweetbeast, Karl Young and The Sound…

“The Rotating Players” improv comedy troupe hosts workshop Saturday, Feb. 18

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
February 16, 2023
“The Rotating Players” improv comedy troupe hosts workshop Saturday, Feb. 18

The Morongo Basin's newest improvisational theatre troupe, The Rotating Players, are hosting the second of their monthly improv workshops Saturday, February 18th. Theatre 29’s newly reformed Improvisational Theater program, “The Rotating Players” will be hosting their February educational workshops on Saturday the 18th from 2pm – 4pm at Theatre 29. With a capacity attendance at their inaugural workshop in January and their first overwhelmingly successful performance last Saturday evening,…

Hi-Desert Fringe Festival seeking submissions for its Sixth Season

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
February 13, 2023
Hi-Desert Fringe Festival seeking submissions for its Sixth Season

Listen here: Applications are now being accepted 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.” The theme is an acknowledgment to the collaborative atmosphere between the hi and lo desert theatre…

“The Rotating Players” are ready to play at Theatre 29

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
February 11, 2023
Theatre 29 welcomes new Improv Comedy Troupe “The Rotating Players”

The Rotating Players Improv troupe brings the funny to Theatre 29 February 11. Theatre 29 proudly announces the premiere live performance of their new resident improvisational troupe, “Rotating Players Improv”. If you’re familiar with the TV show, “Who’s Line is it Anyway” then you get the idea. Unscripted and off the hook comedy by multi-award winning Hi-Desert improvists Jericho McNeltier, Graham Cooley, Benjamin Bees and Charles Harvey. Joining the crew are special guests Dancey Glover, Jesse…

29 Palms Historical Society’s Second Friday Lecture Series continues Feb. 10

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
February 10, 2023
29 Palms Historical Society’s Second Friday Lecture Series continues Feb. 10

Listen here: The Twentynine Palms Historical Society continues their Second Friday Lecture Series tonight, February 10th. The Twentynine Palms Historical Society’s Second Friday Lecture Series continues with a presentation by Mojave Desert literary scholar Ruth Nolan for a journey through the legacy in history and lore of the legendary Kemper Campbell Ranch in Victorville. This keystone ranch is one of the desert's oldest and most intriguing locations, brimming with noteworthy history and…

Musical Comedy Duo Betti & Bruce make Hi-Desert Debut at FURSTWURLD on Friday, Feb 10

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
February 9, 2023
Musical Comedy Duo Betti & Bruce make Hi-Desert Debut at FURSTWURLD on Friday, Feb 10

Listen here: A hot new cabaret act fresh from their European tour will make a stop in our own Morongo Basin for one night only February 10th. Musical Comedy Duo, Betti & Bruce, Makes their Hi-Desert debut at FURSTWURLD on Friday, February 10th. In their camp-tastic, musical comedy cabaret: "Betti and Bruce: Trapped in Joshua Tree!" - the old school entertainers hilariously combine high-class singing and low-brow comedy to tell a risqué and wisecracking Showbiz origin story.…

29 Palms Art Gallery Art Reception Saturday, Feb. 4

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
February 4, 2023
29 Palms Art Gallery Art Reception Saturday, Feb. 4

Listen here: The 29 Palms Art Gallery will host an art reception on Saturday, Feb.4, to celebrate their new exhibitions. The gallery will be open all day with reception hospitality served from 4 to 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend and meet the artists. Admission is free. Featured in the West Wing is the artwork by Anza based artist Jane Culp. Her show, “Painting Two Deserts; High and Low”, comprises on-site watercolor and oil paintings following the wilderness trace of the San Andreas…

“Live From Joshua Tree,” Mil-Tree’s Spoken word fundraiser returns

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
January 28, 2023
“Live From Joshua Tree,” Mil-Tree’s Spoken word fundraiser returns

Listen here: Mil-Tree, The Joshua Tree based community outreach connecting veterans and other service members with the wider community through shared experiences and projects, will be hosting a fundraising event, both live and streaming. Join Mil-Tree for the award winning, "Live From Joshua Tree", an entertaining community celebration with desert stories, songs and poetry curated by Cheryl Montelle. Featuring: Abe Daniels, Amritakripa Watts-Robb, Anna Stump, Bryson Jones, Colleena…

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