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…

“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…

New season opens at 29 Palms Art Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 3rd

Listen to this story: The 29 Palms Art Gallery will host an art reception on Saturday, September 3, to celebrate the opening show for the gallery’s 2022-23 art season. The gallery will be open all day, and hospitality will be served on the patio from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend and meet the artists. Admission is free. Featured in the east gallery in September is artwork by fine artist Mark Spangenberg. His show, Oils and Ink, will feature oil paintings of landscapes and still…

Joshua Tree Art Gallery calls for art that explores “The Mind’s Eye”

The Joshua Tree Art Gallery is hosting a new exhibition showcasing artwork that is inspired by the search for spiritual, metaphysical and religious understanding. THE MIND’S EYE will feature the historical paintings of Edith Valentine Tenbrink, JTAG is looking for member artists to share work that reflects the artistic search for spiritual or metaphysical order for inclusion. THE MIND’S EYE will be on view September 9th - 25, with an Artists' Reception Saturday September 10th, 6-8pm at the…

Theatre 29 auditions magical off-broadway hit comedy, “Puffs”

Ever wanted to see what it would be like to enroll in a certain School of Magic and “kinda” conquer evil? Theatre 29 will hold open auditions for the new Off-Broadway comedy farce “Puffs” on Monday, September 5th at 6:00pm. The saga of a certain famous boy wizard is parodied from the point of view of the “Puffs” in the dungeon, who are just along for the ride. All roles are open. Improvisational skills are an added plus. A complete breakdown of the characters can be found at…

THEATRE 29 UNVEILS 2022-23 THEATER SEASON

LISTEN TO THIS STORY HERE: Theatre 29 unveiled their highly anticipated 2022 -23 theatre season on Friday, August 19th at a public gala event in Twentynine Palms. While the season opener was revealed a few weeks ago, the family musical of Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach” which will run Sept 2 – 18, the rest of the slate had been kept under wraps. Following “Peach” will be a new Off-Broadway smash hit comedy, “Puffs” which tells the story of a certain boy wizard, but from a different…

JTAG ANNOUNCES REMAINING 2022 GALLERY SEASON

LISTEN TO THIS STORY HERE: The Joshua Tree Art Gallery has announced their remaining line-up of gallery shows for the final four months of 2022. Beginning September 3 – 25, ”THE MINDS’ EYE” showcases the esoteric works of Edith Valentine Tenbrink.September 30 – October 30, “THE COLLECTIVE SHOW”.In November “THE DIMITRY and REGINA KIRILLOV COLLECTION” will be showcased and in December JTAG will host its annual “HOLIDAZE” show.Gallery hours are Fridays 11-3pm, Saturdays 9am-3pm and Sunday…