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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…

Groves Cabin Theatre Grand Reopening with Two Classic one-act plays

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
October 24, 2022
Groves Cabin Theatre Grand Reopening with Two Classic one-act plays

Groves Cabin Theatre, an intimate Hi-Desert theatrical staple for over 30 years, has announced their grand reopening after the pandemic shutdown. Groves Cabin Theatre, an award-winning performing arts tradition in Greater Palm Springs and the High Desert, has set a date for its return and announces the first productions of its 2022-23 season. Two classic one-act plays by Edward Albee, presented back-to-back under one admission, will reopen the venue on Friday, Oct. 28: THE DEATH OF BESSIE SMITH…

Morongo Basin Theatres win top Awards at 2022 Desert Star Awards

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
October 17, 2022
Morongo Basin Theatres win top Awards at 2022 Desert Star Awards

The Desert Theatre League hosted their 34th annual Desert Star Award presentation on Sunday, October 16th at Sun City Palm Desert. With a near capacity house, awards recognizing outstanding performances during the 2021-22 theatre season amongst dozens of local theatre companies were awarded. Theatre 29 led the local company tally with nine awards including four for the Valentine’s cabaret ALMOST LOVE: OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION CABARET/REVUE OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR OF A CABARET/REVUE - Liyan McNeltier…

Hi Desert Nature Museum hosts Chamber Music Event Sunday, October 16th

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
October 10, 2022
Hi Desert Nature Museum hosts Chamber Music Event Sunday, October 16th

The Hi-Desert Nature Museum continues its special event series October 16. On Sunday, October 16, at 2:00 pm, the Hi-Desert Nature Museum will welcome the Joshua Tree Early Music Society and special guest Howard Shangraw for a presentation entitled “Shakespeare in Music and Words“. The presentation will feature English playwright, William Shakespeare’s works through music, drama, and education. Reserve your seat with a donation starting at $15. Seating is limited and all attendees are required…

Black Rock Art Gallery Opening “static equilibrium” exhibition October 7

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
October 6, 2022
Black Rock Art Gallery Opening “static equilibrium” exhibition October 7

Listen to this story here: A new art exhibition by 2017 Joshua Tree National Park Artist-In-Residence Koichi Yamamoto debuts at the Black Rock Art Gallery beginning October 7. Entitled “static equilibrium”, Yamamoto creates a series of intaglio prints on Japanese kozo paper formed into kites that explore the dynamism and power of the wind. The exhibition will run from October 7 until January 1, at the Black Rock Art Gallery in the Black Rock Nature Center, located at 9800 Black Rock Canyon Rd,…

Hi Desert Nature Museum hosts Bi-Annual “Spotlight” October 8th

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
October 3, 2022
Hi Desert Nature Museum hosts Bi-Annual “Spotlight” October 8th

The Hi-Desert Nature Museum continues its special event series October 8. The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is delivering a new way to learn about the Mojave Desert. Join the museum twice a year for an all-encompassing micro-event called “Museum Spotlight,” which delves into relevant topics for the High Desert Community. On October 8 they will celebrate “Desert Astronomy.” The museum will kick off the event with the opening of a micro exhibit featuring the work and research of local astronomer, Steve…

The Magical Comedy “Puffs” Summons Its Cast at Theatre 29

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
September 30, 2022
Theatre 29 auditions magical off-broadway hit comedy, “Puffs”

LISTEN HERE: Theatre 29 and Director Charles Harvey proudly announces casting for the new Off-Broadway comedy farce “Puffs” which will play weekends October 14 - 30. Written by Matt Cox, “Puffs” as a transformative & transfigured work under the magic that is US Fair Use laws. Puffs is not authorized, sanctioned, licensed or endorsed by J.K Rowling, Warner Bros. or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books, films or play. There once was a boy wizard who went to a certain…

Hi Desert Nature Museum Hosts Curator Talk on Wednesday (Sept 28)

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
September 27, 2022
Hi Desert Nature Museum Hosts Curator Talk on Wednesday (Sept 28)

Listen Here: The Hi-Desert Nature Museum continues its special event series September 28. Join the Hi-Desert Nature Museum on Wednesday, September 28 at 5:30 p.m. for a “Curator Talk,” a special presentation by Warner Graves III and Steve Lech, co-authors of the book “Postcards from Mecca“. This exhibit adaptation of the book “Postcards from Mecca: The California Desert Photographs of Susie Keef Smith and Lula Mae Graves” will be on display at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum September 14 – October…

Theatre 29 auditions for “The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical” October 2nd

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
September 25, 2022
Theatre 29 auditions for “The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical” October 2nd

Theatre 29’s upcoming production of “Puffs” is only a few weeks away, the hard-working performers announce auditions for their holiday musical. Arts & Entertainment Reporter Charlie Thomas tells you how to spend the holidays in the Florida Panhandle… Theatre 29 will hold open auditions for the zany, sometimes raunchy, fully adult, and hilariously funny holiday musical, “The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical” Sunday, October 2nd, at 5:00 pm at Theatre 29. All roles are open.…

29 Palms Art Gallery Announces Fall Art Classes beginning Oct. 8th

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
September 16, 2022
29 Palms Art Gallery Announces Fall Art Classes beginning Oct. 8th

The 29 Palms Art Gallery has announced their slate of art classes beginning October 8. The 29 Palms Art Gallery has announced their art class series for children and adults alike. Beginning with Expressive Desert Landscapes and Creatures, a two-day class October 8 and 22 with Chloe Allred. Drawing Something Spooky gets into the Halloween vibe on October 22 with Chantelle Rodriguez. Falling for Collage: A Mixed Media Meditation on November 12 with Chantelle Rodriguez. Encaustic Basic on December…

The Bravados at Pioneertown Wild West Theater announce “Cattle Call”

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
September 12, 2022
The Bravados at Pioneertown Wild West Theater announce “Cattle Call”

Listen Here: Pioneertown Wild West Theater has reorganized and has announced their first Cattle Call for artists and performing arts talents. Pioneertown Wild West Theater is holding their first Cattle Call for artists, as well as open auditions for interested performers for “The Bravados”, their first show tentatively scheduled in October. The event is Saturday, September 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m at 53722 Pioneertown Road, Studio A, across from Pappy & Harriet’s. The event is free…

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