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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…

Free Art Therapy Classes at 29 Palms Senior Center, bi-weekly starting 1/13

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
January 10, 2023
Free Art Therapy Classes at 29 Palms Senior Center, bi-weekly starting 1/13

Listen here: With the holidays firmly behind us, The Twentynine Palms Senior Center has resumed their bi-weekly art therapy classes beginning January 13. The Twentynine Palms Senior Center will resume hosting bi-weekly art therapy groups offered by Painted Brain, a Los Angeles based non-profit, beginning on Friday January 13 from 12:30 pm – 1:30pm. Painted Brain offers a variety of services focusing on mental health. Art activities are used to get people talking, interacting and having fun with…

Sam Shephard’s “True West” blows into town at Grove Theatre, announces cast and dates

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
January 9, 2023
Sam Shephard’s “True West” blows into town at Grove Theatre, announces cast and dates

Listen here: Thought Theatre announces casting of their next production, the Sam Shepard drama “True West”. Arts & Entertainment Reporter Charlie Thomas reveals what’s behind the curtain… Thought Theatre announces the cast and performance dates for its upcoming production of “True West” by Sam Shepard. The cast features John Ferrare as Lee, Kevin Hayles as Austin, Marty Neider as their mother and Dan Graff as Saul. True West, is a grim slice of Americana, profiling two estranged siblings…

Applications sought for 2023 Desert Theatre League Scholarship

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
January 8, 2023
NOMINEES NAMED FOR DESERT THEATRE LEAGUE STAR AWARDS

The Desert Theatre League, a non-profit performing arts support organization with the mission of supporting and cultivating theatre in the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin, is seeking applicants for their 2023 Scholarship Awards. Up to two $1,000 scholarships are offered to talented and worthy residents of the Coachella Valley or High Desert communities annually. The scholarship must be used for expenses incurred in the pursuit of performing arts-related education and proficiency. All…

Auditions open for ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ at Theatre 29

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
January 4, 2023
Auditions open for ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ at Theatre 29

Listen here: Join the Theatre 29 community in a show to remember and audition for “Peter and the Starcatcher”. Auditions will be held on Saturday January 7, at 5:00 p.m. at Theatre 29. The award-winning show, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Director Ian Ferris says all roles are open for both adults and teens aged 15 and older. Performers should be prepared to read for any role and be dressed to move…

29 Palms Art Gallery Fundraiser on 1/14

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
January 3, 2023
29 Palms Art Gallery Fundraiser on 1/14

Listen here: The Twentynine Palms Art Gallery features a highly enjoyable evening as a fundraiser for the arts organization. The 29 Palms Art Gallery is hosting the always enjoyable Paint and Sip fundraiser on January 14 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm, Create a beautiful image as Janis Commentz demos techniques and tips she uses to paint her colorful desert agave landscapes. Here’s a chance for the curious to try your hand while enjoying a fun event with friends. With hints about color and design, create…

2022 Morongo Basin Theatre Year in Review

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
January 3, 2023
The Twentynine Palms Art Gallery announces their Holiday Market Nov. 26

Listen here: 2022 saw a return to live in person performance for area theatres for their first full season post pandemic. Theatre 29 brought “Murder on the Orient Express”, The cabaret “Almost Love”, “Rapunzel” and “MIS-CAST 2022” revue to close out the 2021 season. 2022 brought Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach”, “Puffs”, and the “Holly Jolly Holiday Hoopla” concert to bring the year to a close. The community theatre captured 9 Desert Star Awards for their 2021 season, including…

29 Palms Art Gallery opens ‘Creative Endeavors Inspired by Nature’ 1/5

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
December 30, 2022
29 Palms Art Gallery opens ‘Creative Endeavors Inspired by Nature’ 1/5

Listen here: The Twentynine Palms Art Gallery has more to show in the new year. Arts & Entertainment Reporter Charlie Thomas sets a resolution for everyone… The Twentynine Palms Art Gallery bursts into 2023 with an Art Dialogue Group, focusing on Mixed Media in the West Wing, a Photography and Digital Abstract Art exhibit in the East Wing as well as a Guild Member group showing. January 5 – 29, Creative Endeavors Inspired by Nature will showcase the artwork of Kathy Miller, an…

‘Live From Joshua Tree,’ Mil-Tree’s Spoken Work Fundraiser is back

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
December 23, 2022
‘Live From Joshua Tree,’ Mil-Tree’s Spoken Work Fundraiser is back

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 presents ‘Kate’s Last Dance’ – original one man show

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
December 22, 2022
Theatre 29 presents ‘Kate’s Last Dance’ – original one man show

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…

“Small Wonders: Insects in Focus” exhibition at the Hi-Desert Museum through 12/23

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
December 19, 2022

The Hi-Desert Nature Museum opened a new exhibit November 12, focusing on the wonderful world of insects as never seen before. The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is hosting a unique exhibition through December 23rd. “Small Wonders: Insects in Focus”, artist Bob Sober created an exhibition of breathtaking beauty that allows viewers to see their hidden world as never seen before through the use of cutting-edge technology and custom methods. In the air, water, and even under foot, insects inhabit every…

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