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Second Saturday Art Crawl tonight in Joshua Tree (12/13)

A “gingerbread village” from local artists will be popping up at the art queen complex on Saturday afternoon. The display has been created by local artist Joe Alvarez, and is described as “festive fun” for the whole family. Come through the gingerbread village on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Art Queen in Joshua Tree for fun, goodies, and photos.

Then at 5 p.m., the Art Walk begins with a holiday themed show at Art Queen’s Coyote Little Gallery. Called “Deck the Halls,” it features work from six local artists: Nicholas Danger, Sarah Lyons, Josh Grelock, Walker Mettling, Cecilia Romero and Al Marcano. The opening runs from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

La Matadora debuts a new group show “Ava Maria” celebrating the feast day of La Virgin de Guadalupe. The show features 30 artists and will feature live music from My Reckless Heart. The celebration is from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Beatnik Lounge debuts a new group show called “Soft Openings” at 6:00 p.m. 

Hey There Gallery and Juniper Arts will be open as well.

All of these galleries are close together, so park at one and walk to the others. 

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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