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 Magical Comedy “Puffs” Summons Its Cast at Theatre 29

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)

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

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

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”

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…

“James and the Giant Peach” opens season with a grand adventure at Theatre 29

Children’s author Roald Dahl wrote in his classic novel “Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator”, “A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men”. As our modern world often careens between taking itself too seriously and not taking important issues seriously enough, a refreshing bit of nonsense can be the balm we all need. Theatre 29’s season debut production of another one of Mr. Dahl’s classic tales, “James and the Giant Peach”, provides such a delightful bit of nonsensical fun.…

Art Queen hosts new Introspective Exhibition Sept. 10th

Joshua Tree’s eclectic art mecca, Art Queen, is announcing a new exhibition by local sculptress Elisabeth Frederickson Pollnow. Art Queen is pleased to present a Fall exhibition titled Introspection, featuring the works of Twentynine Palms artist Elisabeth Frederickson Pollnow. Pollnow is a mixed media artist who explores the natural world by creating three-dimensional sculptures with wood, clay, plaster and bronze, as well as two-dimensional renderings. Her love of nature, and our relationship…

Fruit ahoy! “Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach” rolls onto Theatre 29 stage Sept. 2nd

Be on the lookout for enormous traveling fruit and gregarious talking insects as “ROALD DAHL’S JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH”, will roll onto the Theatre 29 stage September 2 - 18. This musical adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic playfully recreates the coming-of-age story with a wickedly groovy score from Tony-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Starring Liam Keeran, Noah Wahlberg. Sabrina Olsen, Kat Cheek. Andrew Perkins, Joseph Rego, Lisa Goldberg, Chris Fleischman & Emily Sheckler.…

Groves Cabin Theatre Announces Plays, Opens Auditions for 2022-23 Season

Making its awaited post-pandemic return this fall, the long-established and much-lauded Groves Cabin Theatre has announced its plays for the 2022-23 season as well as audition dates open to actors aged mid-20s to 60+ for various roles. The plays to be produced this season include: THE DEATH OF BESSIE SMITH and THE MARRIAGE PLAY both by Edward Albee, THE SUNSET LIMITED by Cormac McCarthy and COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA by William Inge. Auditions will be Saturday, Sept. 3, 10 a.m.-noon at Groves Cabin…