A kickoff event for the second annual Hi-Def Hi-Desert Fringe Festival will be held at Ink & Steel as part of the upcoming May 11 Joshua Tree Second Saturday Art Crawl. Stop by between 6:30 and 9 p.m. to learn more about the Hi-DeF. Enjoy refreshments and live entertainment including improv, spoken word performances and music by Hunter and the Wick’d, and friends. Performer application fees will be waived during the kickoff and $20 discounts will be given for full festival passes purchased at the event. Ink & Steel is located at 61657 29 Palms Highway in Joshua Tree. The second annual Hi-DeF will take place on the campus of the Joshua Tree Retreat Center August 23-25. Artist applications will be accepted until June 20. Prospective performers can complete the application package and additional information about sponsorship opportunities, advertising packages, volunteering and event tickets can also be found at www.hidesertfringe.org.
