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San Bernardino County Arts Council Artist Grant Program awards nine local artists
Arts Connection awarded over 24 grants to deserving artists in the County of San Bernardino, nine of which were right here in the Morongo Basin. 24 San Bernardino County artists will receive vital career and project support this year through the…
Groves Cabin Theatre announces closure after 40 years in Morongo Valley
Groves Cabin Theatre has announced that it will be closing its doors after nearly 40years. The small theater in Morongo Valley that has made a big impact on the high desert’s arts community. Founded in the 1980’s by Bill and Joy Groves, the…
Seattle Writer Justine Chan visits Joshua Tree to discuss her park ranger-inspired poetry book
The Desert Split Open reading series is hosting Seattle writer Justine Chan tomorrow (May 23) for an in-conversation mediated by local author Annie Connole at The Firehouse in Joshua Tree at 6pm. Chicago-born Seattle writer/poet Justine Chan…
Hi-Desert Fringe Festival tickets half off thanks to California Humanities Grant
Project Sheba, Home of the Hi Desert Fringe Festival has been awarded a California Humanities grant. With this award, the festival is pleased to be able to offer half price tickets for this weekend’s event at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center. Full…
Get closer to stories that surround Giant Rock in new Hi Desert Nature Museum exhibit
Giant Rock is exactly what it sounds like - a big freestanding boulder that famously fractured in the early 2000’s to become an even-more iconic feature here in the hi desert. You can visit Giant Rock out near landers day or night, and its size…
Joshua Tree Art Gallery “JTAG” is closing
The Joshua Tree Art Gallery, the beloved fixture of Downtown Joshua Tree known as "JTAG," is closing permanently. The Board of the Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council, Inc, (MBCAC) which operates the non-profit art gallery, has decided…
$6k in Public Arts grants awarded to 29 Palms artists and youth programs
Six grants totaling $6,000 were awarded to local artists by the Public Arts Advisory Committee of the City of Twentynine Palms. Five of the awarded grants are for Youth and the Arts programs included in the 29 Palms Artist Guild’s “Youth Art…
“The Rotating Players” improv comedy troupe hosts workshop on Saturday, 5/20
Fresh off a highly successful live show, The Rotating Players are hosting the fifth of their monthly improv workshops tomorrow, (May 20th.) Theatre 29’s Improvisational Theater program, “The Rotating Players” will be hosting their May…
“Ridin’ Out the Storm” REO Speedwagon tribute show tonight at Tortoise Rock
I Believe Our time has finally come because Tortoise Rock continues their Live at the Rock Concert series tonight with REO Speedwagon Tribute act "Ridin' Out the Storm." This absolutely free show is for sophisticated ladies and…
Fringe Festival Founder on “Up Close Show” Friday (5/19)
The Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday will feature a Ukrainian-born Theatrical scholar and Dramaturg alongside the Founder of this weekend’s Hi-Def Fringe Fest. Julie-Anne Franko and Miri Hunter will join Host Gary Daigneault to explore…
HOWL Literary Journal 2023 official release event Thursday (5/18)
Copper Mountain College’s long-standing literary journal HOWL will publish its 2023 issue this month and will kick off its official release event this Thursday, May 18th at the CMC amphitheater. Howl Literary Journal is throwing their…
Furstworld Fundraiser announced for May 27
A fundraiser for the recently closed local arts and performance space Furstwurld has been announced for May 27. Furstwurld, founded by Bobby Furst in Joshua Tree, was closed recently after the county received a complaint, and the non-profit…
Hi-Desert Fringe Festival hosts kick-off event Saturday, May 13
The Hi Desert Fringe Festival invites you to join them for their kick-off of FRINGE WEEK! The festival producers will be on the back patio at Fans Bar and Grill in 29 Palms, May 13 from 7-10pm. There will be live music, the Fan’s famous BBQ food…
Second Saturday Art Crawl in Joshua Tree tonight (5/13)
The second Saturday Art Crawl returns to Joshua Tree tonight (May 13) , with most of the area's galleries holding openings for new exhibits. Art snob Jef Harmatz is here to tell you about tonight’s high desert art openings. Art Queen…
“Cause for Paws” benefit concert at Palms in Wonder Valley this Saturday (5/13)
On Saturday, May 13th, local band STICKY DOLL is teaming up with chef Laura Sibley of Laura's Compassionate Kitchen to host a musical benefit show at The Palms Restaurant in Wonder Valley. Driven by STICKY DOLL'S Greg Gendron and Cynna…
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Kurt Schauppner’s “Stories, Excuses and Alibis” plays at Theatre 29 this weekend
Kurt Schauppner is known as the acclaimed journalist and editor behind…
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