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

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
November 2, 2022
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

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
October 31, 2022
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

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
October 28, 2022
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

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
October 25, 2022
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…

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…

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