Arts & Entertainment
“Holly Jolly Holiday Hoopla” at Theatre 29 Dec. 9 – 11
Listen here: Reporting by Charlie Thomas Theatre 29 is serving up a cup of holiday cheer the week of December 9th. “Holly Jolly Holiday Hoopla” is the latest offering at Theatre 29, hoping to put the holiday twinkle in the eyes of Morongo…
Free Movie Tonight: “The Santa Clause 2” plays tonight in Joshua Tree
The Santa Clause 2 is playing tonight at the Joshua Tree Community Center. The film screening is free, though snacks and drinks will be available for sale. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at 6:30 p.m. The Joshua Tree Community…
Have retro gadgets? Hi-Desert Nature Museum wants to borrow them
A new community-curated exhibit called “Gadgets Galore! Transforming the American Household” is collecting vintage everyday objects for its new 2023 exhibit at the Hi Desert Nature Museum in Yucca Valley. Gadgets Galore! Will uncover the…
CCC Craft Fair in Joshua Tree 12/10
The Continuing Care Center in Joshua Tree is holding their annual Craft Fair from 8AM to 4PM this Saturday. There will be a variety of vendors as well as a snack bar - masks are required at this event and its open to the public.
Landers band Banny Grove concert tomorrow night in Joshua Tree 12/7
There’s a concert at the old Firehouse in Joshua Tree tonight - Banny Grove are a local Landers-based band who are being joined by Babehoven and Scout Gillett. The show starts at 7PM and there is a suggested $10 cover. The old firehouse in…
‘Holly Jolly Holiday Hoopla’ brings musical holiday cheer
Listen here: “Holly Jolly Holiday Hoopla” opening Friday, December 9 at Theatre 29, will be serving up a big cup of musical holiday cheer to Morongo Basin audiences, showcasing some of the top voices in the Hi-Desert. Featuring yuletide…
Free improv and music at The Palms in Wonder Valley Tonight 12/3
The Palms in Wonder Valley is hosting a night of comedy and music with a brand new local improv comedy trouble “No Hard Feelings” being joined by a super fun new band SUPERBLOOM. This no-cover show open with the improv at 7PM and SUPERBLOOM…
29 Palms Art Gallery ‘Desert Crawl’ Reception 12/3
The 29 Palms Art Gallery will host an art reception on Saturday, December 3. The gallery will be open all day, with a reception on the gallery patio from 4 to 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Admission is free. Featured in the West Wing…
‘Santa Clause’ movie trilogy free screenings this month in Joshua Tree
The three films comprising "The Santa Clause" trilogy will be showing at the Joshua Tree Community Center over the next three Thursdays, starting tonight with the original "The Santa Clause." The film stars Tim Allen as an average man who…
Art Queen in Joshua Tree hosts ‘Puppet’ exhibit by Eric Leiser
Joshua Tree’s Art Queen gallery will be hosting the opening reception of the “Puppets” exhibition by artist Eric Leiser this Friday (December 2nd) behind Sun Alley Shops. Leiser is an American filmmaker, animator, and holographer whose…
Thought Theatre holding auditions for Sam Shephard play ‘True West’
Thought Theatre Morongo Basin is holding auditions for its upcoming production of the play “True West” by Sam Shepard. Auditions are Sunday Dec 4 from 5-7pm at Groves Cabin Theatre in Morongo Valley. The Production will be directed by Thought…
Holiday comedy ‘You are now in Bedford Falls’ at Groves Cabin Theatre in Morongo Valley 12/2 – 12/4
Listen here: Reporting by Charlie Thomas Thought Theatre brings a unique interpretation to the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” through long form improvisational performance. Ever want to just live in the world of your favorite movie? Well…
Sunday Feature – Claire Nelson, writer of ‘Things I Learned From Falling’ in Joshua Tree National Park
Sunday condensed feature: You can hear the entire interview with Claire Nelson on the Up-Close Show here: "Things I Learned from Falling" on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/48717952
Weekend Field Reports- The Desert Cottontail Bunny
Listen here: The Mojave desert is home to many unique animals - and there’s no doubt its a unique thrill to spot one of the rarer species that we are famous for. I’ve yet to see a bighorn sheep, tortoise or bobcat in the wild but I know…
29 Palms Art Gallery December intake and Reception
The 29 Palms Art Gallery is accepting art for their member show that runs the entire month of December. The reception will be on Saturday, Dec 3rd from 4 to 6pm. Each member is allowed up to 36” of linear space in the members room to display…
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MBCA addresses affordable housing issues in Morongo Basin
Listen here: The Morongo Basin Conservation Association, established in 1969 with a small group of residents, began a long history of advocating for the desert community and…
Hi-Desert Fringe Festival seeking submissions for its Sixth Season
Listen here: Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Hi-Desert…
“Live From Joshua Tree,” Mil-Tree’s Spoken word fundraiser returns
Listen here: Mil-Tree, The Joshua Tree based community outreach connecting…
Adult Ballet Classes return to Yucca Valley, every Tuesday and Thursday
Listen here: After a long absence due to the pandemic, Adult ballet classes…
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