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…

Learn the art of woodcarving with Mary Worthen in the Town of Yucca Valley’s new class

The Town of Yucca Valley Recreation Department is offering a new class that will help you “whittle” away the hours. Learn the relaxing and rewarding art of Woodcarving at the Town of Yucca Valley Recreation Department’s new woodcarving classes. Instructor Mary Worthen and other experienced woodcarvers are on hand to help beginners learn the techniques and practice the skills of woodcarving. Project design ideas, materials, and a basic set of tools (for classroom use) are provided for new…

Theatre 29 announces 2024 Summer Youth Theatre program show and dates

Theatre 29’s wildly successful Summer Youth Theatre program announces their 2024 program. Program Director Lisa Hodgson shared that the program will run from June 24 through July 24, 2024, culminating with four performances of the Broadway musicals “Seussical Kids” and “Seussical Jr.” on July 25, 26, 27, and 28 (a Thursday show has been added this year). The Youth Theater Program and the performances will all be held at the Theater 29 complex at 73637 Sullivan Road in Twentynine Palms. This…

BoxoPROJECTS will host an Artist Talk featuring Artist-in-Residence Eshan Rafi on Sunday, March 10

BoxoHOUSE artist-in-residence Eshan Rafi, as a part of Desert R&D, a weekend of panel discussions, workshops and artist studio visits, will hold an Artist Talk at BoxoPROJECTS on Sunday, March 10 at 10AM at their gallery at 62732 Sullivan Road in Joshua Tree. The artist, a mixed media meister whose artistry includes Photography, Performance, Video and Installation Art works, will share their artistic approaches of working with communities, including most recently documenting sites in Lahore,…

Harrison House hosts Brazilian Trio for concert tonight (3/8)

On Friday, March 8th at 7pm, Choro das 3, a trio of Brazilian sisters, will perform a concert with Corina on flute, Lia on 7- string guitar and Elisa playing mandolin, clarinet, banjo, accordion and piano. Dedicated to 19th century Brazilian instrumental music based on a genre called Choro, they began performing as a family tradition with their late father Eduardo, who lost his life to Covid early in the pandemic. This trio will also be performing for area elementary schools while in residence…

“Man of La Mancha” opens this weekend at Theatre 29

“Man of La Mancha” begins its run on March 1st at Theatre 29. “Man of La Mancha”, one of the world’s most popular musicals, is now playing at Theatre 29 weekends through March 17. Set in Spain in 1597, “Man of La Mancha” follows the story of Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote, a prisoner awaiting trial by the infamous Spanish Inquisition. During his imprisonment, Cervantes and his fellow prisoners act out the story he has written about elderly Alonso Quijana, who renames himself “Don…

BoxoPROJECTS features open studio exhibition of Alex Tedlie-Stursberg works on 2/25

BoxoPROJECTS will host an open studio exhibition featuring Artist-in-Residence Alex Tedlie-Stursberg on Saturday February 25.  Alex Tedlie-Stursberg is a multidisciplinary artist and educator working across various mediums with a key focus on sculpture and installation. On Sunday, February 24, BoxoPROJECTS will host an exhibition of his work at their gallery at 62732 Sullivan Road in Joshua Tree. While in residence at BoxoPROJECTS, British Columbia native Tedlie-Stursberg is conducting research…

Theatre 29 selecting plays for 2024-2025 season

Theatre 29 is beginning the process of selecting comedies, dramas, musicals, cabarets, and specialty productions for their upcoming 2024-25 season. Area theatrical directors are being invited to submit suggested plays for consideration. The Theatre 29 Play Selection Committee is requesting prospective Directors to submit two titles, preferably both musical and non-musical titles. Submitters must provide a script and an estimation of the show’s budget, including, at least, estimated royalties and…

12th Annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo juried exhibition puts out call for art

Calling all artists! The Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo has put the call out for art to be part of their upcoming 2024 juried exhibit in November. The 12th Annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo has placed a “call for art” to be showcased in their upcoming exhibition November 1 & 24, 2024. The theme of submitted artworks should be depicting or inspired by the natural aspects of Joshua Tree National Park or its cultural history.  Artists can enter up to 3 art pieces for one $35 entry…

“Love is a Funny Thing” delivers improv love and laughs on February 17 at Theatre 29

Theatre 29’s resident improvisational comedy troupe, The Rotating Players, prove that “Love is a Funny Thing” in live performance February 17.  “Love is a Funny Thing”, and Rotating Players Improv is here to prove it! Prepare for an evening of side-splitting scenes and unexpected twists, all inspired by the quirks and joys of love. Whether you're in a relationship, flying solo, or just looking for a good time, this Valentine's Day-themed improv show promises something for everyone.…

Theatre 29 announces full cast for “Man of La Mancha”

Theatre 29 will transport audiences to 17th Century Spain in their next production, “Man of La Mancha” beginning March 1st. Gary Daigneault directs this reimagined classic musical following the misadventures of Don Quixote written by Dale Wasserman, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion. With Musical Direction by Bianca Stoker and Choreography by Lisa Hodgson, this production opens March 1st and runs the 17, at Theatre 29 in Twentynine Palms. Joe Chaplain Joe Chaplain heads the show…