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…

Yucca Valley Art Festival this weekend (11/18 – 11/19)

The 13th annual Yucca Valley Art Festival is happening this weekend November 18 & 19, featuring handcrafted items from local, regional and international artists which will be on sale Saturday from 10 to 4 and Sunday from 10 to 2. Sponsored by the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, the festival will host artisans creating ceramics and glass, whimsical wood carvings, unique clothing, and hand-crafted jewelry. Gourd artisans from all over the world will show their sculpted, woven carved and…

Theatre 29 seeking 2024 board applications for annual reorganization

The all-volunteer board of directors of the non-profit community theatre organization, Theatre 29, will be reorganizing early next month and are looking for those interested in serving. Theatre 29 will be holding their annual Board of Directors elections and reorganization meeting December 12, at 6 pm at the theater facility, 73637 Sullivan Road Twentynine Palms, and are accepting submissions for those interested in becoming a board member. Board members are expected to attend monthly Board…

Master Guitarist Peppino D’Agostino to hold workshop and concert at Harrison House (11/9 – 11/10)

On Friday November 10th, Sicilian born Master Guitarist Peppino D'Agostino will present a concert inside the acoustically sublime Lou Harrison House, invited by Gyan Riley, the 2023/24 Composer-in-Residence. In advance of the concert, on Thursday November 9th, D'Agostino will host a workshop to share his guitar techniques with the community. Emerged on the musical scene in the late 1980s and helped to redefine the acoustic guitar's boundaries, D’Agostino has been called “the…

Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo announces 2023 winners

The Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo celebrated a highly successful weekend of artistry and artisans this past weekend. Several hundred art appreciators and artists attended the festivities at 29 Palms Art Gallery on Saturday, Nov. 4, for the 11th annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo and awards reception. Art awards were announced for the juried exhibition at the reception Saturday evening. Eleven artists received awards for their artwork, with awards totaling $4,000. Travis Usher of…

Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo weekend (11/4-11/5)

The 11th annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo kicks off on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 & 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the historic 29 Palms Art Gallery in 29 Palms. Admission is free to all events. The Art Expo weekend will feature artist booths, live music on stage, food and drink for sale, and the juried exhibition in the gallery. The awards reception will be on the gallery patio Saturday, Nov. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. Live music on the gallery stage will feature local musicians Bob…

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” at Theatre 29 announces cast

A timeless holiday television special comes to life on stage at Theatre 29 with “A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage." The critically acclaimed holiday celebration that the whole family can enjoy brings Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang together live on stage as they uncover the true meaning of Christmas, performing songs from the unforgettable score by legendary composer Vince Guaraldi. John Pollnow leads the cast as Charlie Brown; Kat Cheek as Lucy;…

‘God’s Favorite’ brings divine comedy to Theatre 29 this weekend.

Theatre 29 will be hosting a staged reading performance of Neil Simon’s classic comedy “God’s Favorite” the weekend of November 4th and 5th. A fundraiser for Theatre 29, the story is a modern riff on the Biblical story of Job as successful Long Island businessman Joe Benjamin who has it all: wealth, a lovely home, a demanding wife, ungrateful children and wise-cracking household employees. In comes Sidney Lipton, a.k.a. A Messenger from God (and compulsive film buff) with a mission: to test…

Neil Simon heavenly comedy “God’s Favorite” staged reading at Theatre 29 (11/4-11/5)

With Theatre 29 charging full steam ahead toward the holiday opening of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” December 1st, the thespians are offering a little treat November 4 & 5. Theatre 29 will be hosting at staged reading performance of Neil Simon’s classic comedy “God’s Favorite” the weekend of November 4 & 5. A fundraiser for Theatre 29, the story is a modern riff on the Biblical story of Job as successful Long Island businessman Joe Benjamin has it all: wealth, a lovely home, a…

Theatre 29 to present “Musings of a Black Woman in a Brown Desert” on 10/28

A unique and personal look at an artistic and spiritual journey will be a special presentation at Theatre 29 on October 28 and 29th. This one person play follows author and performer Miri Hunter as she moves from her Los Angeles loft and settles into life in the Mojave Desert. Is it the fulfillment of a promise to herself to find a place where she can just be or is it a continuation of the life she keeps trying to leave behind? Hunter says “Musings of a Black Woman in a Brown Desert” is…

Community Art Project at 29 Palms Art Gallery 10/27

Local artist Ben Allanoff will be facilitating a community art project, called Sun Shelter #1, on Friday October 27, from noon to 5pm at the 29 Palms Art Gallery campus. Participants are encouraged to bring long strips of fabric to weave into a giant outdoor loom – fabric with a color or pattern or history that carries personal meaning is especially encouraged though plenty of material will be provided to everyone. Partnering in the project is Valley Star Community Services One-Stop TAY…