“Steel Magnolias” opens at Theatre 29 this Friday (5/8)

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“Steel Magnolias” opens at Theatre 29 this Mother’s Day weekend. 

Director Lisa Hodgson describes “Steel Magnolias” as more than just a play; it is a profound celebration of the “delicate as a flower, strong as steel” spirit that defines the bonds of womanhood. In the sanctuary of Truvy’s beauty shop, we witness the power of a community that laughs through the tears and holds one another up when the world feels heavy. It serves as a beautiful reminder that while life is fragile, the friendships we forge are unbreakable.

The Yucca Valley Sunset Rotary Club is sponsoring a special opening night gala this Friday (May 8). The evening’s festivities will include a decorative hat contest, a trivia Contest with prizes, Silent auction items, a 50/50 raffle, Cocktails, live auction of a Mother’s Day Motherlode basket, and a menu of southern delights.

Tickets are available at theatre29.org or by calling the Theatre 29 box office at 760-361-4151.

The show will run weekends May 8 – 24 with performances at 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday with Sunday matinees at 2:30.

Jef Harmatz Jef Harmatz Send an email May 7, 2026
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.