Chuck Caplinger’s “Desert Memories” opens tonight in Twentynine Palms

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Jef Harmatz
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An exhibition of the work of Chuck Caplinger is having an opening tonight at Desert General in Twentynine Palms.

Caplinger is an 85 year old-resident of Twentynine Palms, perhaps best known for the 29! sign that sits on the hillside just off of the highway. He is also the artist behind four murals throughout the city, including “Desert Storm Homecoming & Victory Parade” and “Roadrunner and Lizard” (2007),

Desert General is showing a selection of Caplinger’s oil paintings, and Desert General is holding a reception for the show today from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The show will remain up until August 31.

Desert General is located in the Corner 62 Building, located at 73552 Twentynine Palms Highway.

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Jef Harmatz
Jef Harmatz
Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director. He has worked as a journalist, cartoonist, chef, and delivery driver. He is known nationally for his writing and comics in publications like TimeOut, Popula, Roadtrippers, Solrad and Spiralbound, and for his album covers for Third Eye Blind and Sir Sly. He is known locally for his pop-up barbecue restaurant Hot Dog Panic. He remains unknown in the field of beekeeping, because he is too afraid of being stung to try it. When not on the radio, he draws comics and self-publishes little books. He lives with his partner and his dog Sunday in Yucca Valley, where he cooks them both elaborate meals.

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