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…

Thought Theatre holding auditions for Sam Shephard play ‘True West’

Thought Theatre Morongo Basin is holding auditions for its upcoming production of the play “True West” by Sam Shepard. Auditions are Sunday Dec 4 from 5-7pm at Groves Cabin Theatre in Morongo Valley. The Production will be directed by Thought Theatre’s Artistic and Producing Director, Miri Hunter. Performers 25 years of age and older of any ethnicity or gender are encouraged to audition. Bring a headshot, resume and dramatic monologue, not more than 2 minutes to the audition. Performances of…

Holiday comedy ‘You are now in Bedford Falls’ at Groves Cabin Theatre in Morongo Valley 12/2 – 12/4

Listen here: Reporting by Charlie Thomas Thought Theatre brings a unique interpretation to the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” through long form improvisational performance. Ever want to just live in the world of your favorite movie? Well wonder no more as the talented cast from Thought Theatre takes you behind the 4th wall of a beloved holiday classic. “You are Now in Bedford Falls” is a lighthearted, good for all ages improv that will take you to the lives of the little-known residents of…

4th Annual Yucca Valley Film Festival hits the screen Nov. 11-13

The signature event of the Town of Yucca Valley returns in person the weekend of November 11 - 13. The 4th Annual Yucca Valley Film Festival take place at the Yucca Valley Community Center and is free for all attendees. With 3 red carpets, exclusive screening events and A-list Hollywood guests, the festival will once again celebrate the love of cinema and allow local audiences of the Mojave Desert to discover many movies and discuss directly with the filmmakers). The 2022 Masterclass will star…

The 10TH Annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo Opens Nov. 3rd

Listen here: Reporting by Charley Thomas The 10th annual juried exhibition of the Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2022 will be on display November 3-27, at the historic 29 Palms Art Gallery. An Art Expo weekend celebration will be held at the gallery Nov. 5 and 6, with artist booths, art activities, music, food and beverages. Admission is free. Featuring work from sixty artists from across the country, the month-long exhibition features artwork inspired by Joshua Tree National Park in three…

The Magical Comedy “Puffs” appears for its Final Weekend at Theatre 29

Listen here: Reporting by Charley Thomas Theatre 29’s magical comedy farce, “Puffs” begins its final week of productions to raving houses. “I have never laughed so much during a show” “So funny and so much fun!” “Great show with an amazing cast!” were just some of the comments shared about Theatre 29’s “Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic” from appreciative audiences. The production concludes its run this weekend and is proving to be the hottest…

The 4th Annual Yucca Valley Film Festival starts screenings Nov. 11

The signature event of the Town of Yucca Valley returns in person the weekend of November 11 - 13. The 4th Annual Yucca Valley Film Festival take place at the Yucca Valley Community Center and is free for all attendees. With 3 red carpets, exclusive screening events and A-list Hollywood guests, the festival will once again celebrate the love of cinema and allow local audiences of the Mojave Desert to discover many movies and discuss directly with the filmmakers). The 2022 Masterclass will star…

The Twentynine Palms Art Gallery announces their Holiday Market Nov. 26

Members of the Twentynine Palms Art Gallery announces their Holiday Market slated for November 26th. The Twentynine Palms Art Gallery’s annual Holiday Market is back and offering booth spaces! The open air event will be held November 26th and is now seeking submissions for artist booths. Pricing per space is $35 for non-members and $30 for Guild members who have an active membership by November 1st. Registration is not available through the website. Send an email with your name, address, phone,…

The 10th Annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo Opens November 3rd

The Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo opens it’s 10th Annual exhibitions beginning November 3rd. The 10th annual juried exhibition of the Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2022 will be on display November 3-27, at the historic 29 Palms Art Gallery. An Art Expo weekend celebration will be held at the gallery Nov. 5 and 6, with artist booths, art activities, music, food and beverages. Admission is free. Featuring work from sixty artists from across the country, the month-long exhibition features…

Yucca Valley Halloween Fair on Saturday 10/29

The Hi-Desert Nature Museum and Town of Yucca Valley Recreation Department would like to invite community members to a family friendly Halloween-themed fair on Saturday, October 29 from 2-6pm at the Yucca Valley Community Center Ball Fields. There will be carnival rides, mega-slides, obstacle courses, trick-or-treating, and lots of photo opportunities! There will be a costume contest as well, registration required at the designated booth during the event, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Judging…