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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 Center…
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 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…
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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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