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Joshua Tree Art Walk tonight, featuring work by American music legend Jad Fair

Coyote Little celebrates their one-year anniversary by presenting UNHINGED: an open-call, no-rules group exhibition aiming to break down barriers in our local art scene, showcasing over sixty artists from Morongo to Wonder Valley. Featuring more than 90 artworks from both newcomers and seasoned professionals, this show eliminates gatekeeping, making art accessible to everyone in our community. With live music by Palo Xanto and Bombshelter Alley, while Galaxy Pies serves up delicious treats alongside hot toddies.

Opening reception from 5:00-9:00 p.m. located in the Art Queen Complex.

Hey There Projects presents SECRET SAUCE: a group show featuring Lili Todd, Keiji Ishida, and Bijou Karmen. The show also features paper cutting art by Jad Fair, the American singer, guitarist, and visual artist best known as the co-founder of the influential lo-fi experimental rock band Half Japanese (who you are hearing now). Known for his raw, joyous, and untutored musical style, he has released over 180 albums, including extensive collaborations with artists like Daniel Johnston and Yo La Tengo.

Opening reception from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

The Beatnik Lounge presents The Bird Show, curated by artists Patti Dietrich and Jamie Ferguson. Opening reception from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Gabriel Hart

Gabriel Hart is an author and journalist from Morongo Valley, CA. He was a finalist for the 2024 Golden Mic Awards for his continuous reporting on the Morongo Valley Community Services District. His punk-noir novel On High at Red Tide is out now from Pig Roast Publishing, and he's the editor-in-chief/publisher of Beyond the Last Estate, a print-only magazine featuring "creative reporting on contemporary literature."

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