Arts & Entertainment

Art openings, community theater, concerts, and other events in the Hi Desert.

Art Reception Saturday, January 4th at 29 Palms Art Gallery

The 29 Palms Art Gallery will host an art reception on Saturday, January 4th to celebrate the January exhibition. The gallery will be open...

Joshua Tree Highland Artists Residency is seeking donations for this year’s artists

The Joshua Tree Highlands Artists Residency (JTHAR) was founded nearly two decades ago. It continues to provide opportunities for artists to immerse themselves in...

Arthur Davies sentenced to 25 years to life for death of one year-old

Arthur Davies - the man found guilty on charges related to the death of one year-old Parker Schumacher has been sentenced to 25 years...

Copper Mountain College’s HOWL literary journal now taking submissions and donations for 2025

Copper Mountain College’s long-running literary journal HOWL is taking submissions for its 2025 issue and is also looking for donations to see the quality...

A look back at 2024 in Morongo Basin Theatre

2024 saw an ever-widening variety of live productions in our Morongo Basin. Theatre 29 brought “Man of La Mancha”, “Daddy LongLegs”, “Nunsense”, “MIS-CAST Goes...

Noah Purifoy Foundation had restoration wins in 2024

In a year-end update, The Noah Purifoy Foundation outlined some of their accomplishments at the Outdoor Museum in Joshua Tree through 2024.  The museum was...

After founder’s death, the Glass Outhouse has a new operator

Located just five miles from Twentynine Palms, the Glass Outhouse Art Gallery has been a unique fixture of the high desert since Laurel Siedl...

“Twinkletoes” Children’s Dance Classes coming to Theatre 29

Theatre 29 is not only a community theatre producing award winning live productions, but it is also a local source of live arts education.

Stagefright and General Baby take the holiday stage tonight at the Palms in Wonder...

Two of the deserts most unique bands are playing a special Christmas show tonight in Wonder Valley.

Yucca Valley chooses second sculpture for public art space at library

On a recent Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault was joined by Clayton Rardon and Jakub Kusmieruk from the Yucca Valley Parks and Recreation...

Final weekend for holiday hit “The Sound of Music” at Theatre 29

If “My Favorite Things” is one of your favorite holiday songs, Theatre 29 has you covered.

Joshua Tree Writers Festival all day Saturday at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center

This Saturday the Joshua Tree Retreat Center’s Noble Hall will be hosting the first Joshua Tree Writers Festival with live readings, writing workshops, and open mic starting from 9:30am to 6:30pm, presented by the Desert Institute at the Joshua Tree National Park Association.

Holiday Market this Sunday at “The Historic Plaza” in Twentynine Palms

The Historic Plaza in Twentynine Palms is hosting a holiday market on Sunday (December 15). You can expect shopping from local vendors, live music,...

Christmas Dinner & Dance at the Yucca Valley Senior Center tonight (12/7)

This year's Christmas festivities will be held at the Yucca Valley Senior Center, 57088 29 Palms Highway, from 5.30 - 8:00 p.m.; doors open...

BoxoPROJECTS hosts Marion Landry exhibition this Saturday

Joshua Tree’s BoxoPROJECTS is hosting an exhibition of Canadian painter Marion Landry on Saturday, December 7th.

“The Sound of Music” director on Up Close Show this Friday (12/6)

Theatre 29 will hold a Gala Opening night Friday (12/6) at 6PM for the Classic Broadway Musical hit “The Sound of Music.” The co-director...

“The Sound of Music” all weekend at Theatre 29

Theatre 29 has a gala holiday celebration on tap for the opening night of “The Sound of Music” on December 6th.

The Rotating Players improv brings “Ho Ho Woah!” for benefit performance December 7th

The Rotating Players Improv is hosting a benefit show at the 29 Palms Elks Lodge on Saturday, December 7th.

“The Desert Nutcracker” dances on stage this weekend at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center

A local organization is working to bring more organized, low-cost dance performances and programs to the Morongo Basin.

29 Palms Art Gallery holding Annual Holiday Market today (11/30)

The 29 Palms Art Gallery will be holding the 3rd Annual Holiday Art Market on November 30th. Admission is free. You will be able purchase a...