Arts & Entertainment
‘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 melodies…
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…
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 wonder…
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
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…
Weekend Field Reports – The Nancy Karl Trail in Joshua Tree
Listen here: The Nancy Karl loop sits at the top of the Friendly Hills in Joshua Tree - a quiet neighborhood that backs up the northern border of the National Park. The trailhead is tucked near the end of Sunny Vista Road. There are homes and…
Yucca Valley Art Festival this weekend – gourds, jewelry, carvings and more
The 12th annual Yucca Valley Art Festival is happening this weekend - handcrafted items from local, regional and international artists will be on sale Saturday from 10 to 4 and Sunday from 10 to 2. The festival is sponsored by the Yucca Valley…
Native American Heritage Month Foodways event on Sunday 11/20
November is Native American Heritage Month. This Sunday The Native American Land Conservancy and the Mojave Desert Land Trust invite the public to a fascinating afternoon exploring the importance of Native foodways. Through songs, a…
Local Films Win Big at Yucca Valley Film Festival
The 4th annual Yucca Valley Film Festival was held this weekend (November 11-13), and several local filmmakers were awarded prizes for their work. The documentary film, "Inside The Beauty Bubble," about Joshua Tree’s iconic salon, took…
Yucca Valley artist wins ‘Best Sculpture’ at La Quinta Arts Celebration
Yucca Valley-based artist David Falossi won best sculpture at the La Quinta Arts Celebration. Falossi, who has been working from his studio in the high desert since the 80’s, primarily works with stone, glass, and natural materials. His…
Hay Festival in Joshua Tree, Tamalada and Music Sunday 11/13
The Hay Festival is happening right now at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center - with film screenings, music, dance and food events that celebrate Aztlan culture. On yesterday’s Morning Show with Cody and Jef - Tamale expert Ray Rodriguez joined the…
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Art or litter? Johnson Valley ‘Painted Rocks’ are getting cleaned up at a volunteer event on November 2nd
The painted rocks out on Old Woman Springs Rd. are a popular spot to snap an…
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