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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…

“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…

Theatre 29 welcomes new Improv Comedy Troupe “The Rotating Players”

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
January 20, 2023
Theatre 29 welcomes new Improv Comedy Troupe “The Rotating Players”

Listen here: A new improv comedy group will make Theatre 29 their home, offering workshops and live performances. Arts & Entertainment Reporter Charlie Thomas shines a spotlight on this dynamic group... Theater 29 has reformed and reset their highly successful Improvisational Theater program with a new format and new leadership. Under the experienced guidance of Co-Directors Graham Cooley and Jericho McNeltier, the “Rotating Players” will feature core players Cooley and McNeltier joined by…

Free online retreat for women warriors offered by Mil-Tree Jan. 20-22

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
January 19, 2023
Free online retreat for women warriors offered by Mil-Tree Jan. 20-22

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, is offering a female veteran online retreat addressing the invisible wounds of war. Women veterans and their supporters often suffer from invisible wounds from their experiences with military service along with other ailments including drug and alcohol abuse. These experiences are not unique to one generation but span the…

Sold-out one man show “Kate’s Last Dance” extends for one more show at Theatre 29 January 22

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
January 18, 2023
Theatre 29 hosting 16-character one man show “Kate’s Last Dance”

Listen here: AS A RESULT OF UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THEATRE 29 REGRETS ANY INCONVENIENCE. With two sold-out houses in its inaugural run, “KATE’S LAST DANCE”, the brain child of author and performer Kevin Bone, has been extended for one more matinee performance Sunday, January 22 at 2:30pm at Theatre 29. Bone portrays 16 unique characters who help him weave together two tales of compassion that, together, present the question: “when does one push aside the rules to…

Black Rock Art Gallery Opens first exhibition of the new year, “RUST”

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
January 14, 2023
Black Rock Art Gallery Opens first exhibition of the new year, “RUST”

Listen here: The Joshua Tree National Park is pleased to announce a new art exhibition by Joshua Tree-based artist Ben Allanoff. “RUST” is an exhibition of rust prints on canvas made using rusted steel. Several of the works incorporate steel elements, while others carry the rusted imprint of the steel on canvas. Ben Allanoff works primarily with plant material, steel, wire, and found objects, creating large scale outdoor installations, smaller tabletop sculptures, and 2D artworks. The exhibition…

Theatre 29 hosting 16-character one man show “Kate’s Last Dance”

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
January 13, 2023
Theatre 29 hosting 16-character one man show “Kate’s Last Dance”

Listen here: Theatre 29 will be hosting an original one-man show in the new year. In this work. “KATE’S LAST DANCE”, actor/writer Kevin Bone portrays 16 unique characters who help him weave together two tales of compassion that, together, present the question: “when does one push aside the rules to serve a more humanitarian purpose?” This special production will play at Theatre 29 Wednesday, January 11 at 7:00PM and Saturday, January 14 at 7:00PM. Tickets are available now at…

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