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MAY 2007
Through May 5 - A call to the Community for help with Joshua Tree Community Days Fiesta.
Parade, family activities, games, vendors, Clowns, face painting, food, music, entertainment, “Smoky the Bear”, Sparky the Fire Dog with their Fire Trucks, The Old Tractor Club, some Old Car Club Members and Chaparral Artists’ Arts and Craft Round-up. Each vendor will have an Interaction Activities for children. We are looking for vendors and Parade Participants (no fees or trophies) We will accept any volunteers to help make this a great Spring Day. May 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Joshua Tree Community Center, 6171 Sunburst Rd., Joshua Tree. For more info please call Virginia (760)365-3402 or the Joshua Tree community Center (760)366-8415
Through May 11 - Evidence 11, Earth Works Invitational. Earth works and site-specific sculptures throughout CMC campus. Evidence 11 refers to the eleventh installment of the Evidence series of shows
that have been organized by S. Quinn and fussfactory in Los Angeles. Artworks contains ideas relating back to early cultures which created a lasting art about the environment and seasonal/human cycles of time.
References the land art movement in America & Europe from the 1960’s-1980’s. Map available for self-guided tours. 4-6 p.m. A walking tour led by Spelman Downer and S. Quinn, 5 p.m. Copper Mountain College, 6162
Rotary Way, Joshua Tree. Contact Spelman Evans Downer (760)366-3791, X0228. sdowner@cmccd.edu, q@fussfactory.com
Through May 12 - Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business.
The delightful musical story of a precocious high-energy little girl and the people who inhabit her lifePerformances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. There will be a Thursday evening performance at 7 p.m. on April 26 and a matinee performance Saturday May 5 at 2:30 p.m. $10. The John Calveri Theater of Theatre 29, 73637 Sullivan Road, 29 Palms. Reservations can be made by calling the box office at (760)361-4151. www.theatre29.com
Through May 19 - Don Nelson’s Photography. A Roadside Attraction, 69197 29 Palms Highway, 29 Palms. (760)362-4100.
Through May 20 - Chuck Caplinger and Phyllis Schwartz. Oil paintings by Caplinger and prints by Schwartz on display. 29 Palms Inn, 73950 Inn Avenue, 29 Palms. (760)367-3505.
Through May 20 - Three-One-Act Plays. Comprised of Edna St. Vincent Millay’s 1919, commedia styled anti-war offering, “Aria da Capo,” and two hilarious contemporary comedies, “Vital Signs” and
“Family Names.” Saturdays 8 p.m. and Sundays 2:30 p.m. $10. Groves Cabin Theatre, 8768 Desert Willow Trail, Morongo Valley.(760)365-4523.
Through May 23 - Yucca Valley High School Art Show.
Highlights the finest work of talent from Yucca Valley High School. Drawing, painting, and sculpture. Hi-Desert Nature Museum, Community Center Complex, 57090 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. (760)369-7212
Through May 25 - Call For Art Entries. California Fine Art, the juried art show of the California State Fair, seeks entries from California artists aged 18 and over. Entries must be contemporary,
completed within 2 years prior to deadline. Over $14,500 in prize money will be awarded. Divisions and Classes in all 2-D and 3-D media as well as film, video, animation, digital art, and photography. Special theme
divisions include: Western & Equine Art, Recycled Art, The Art of Culture, Vino! The Art of Wine, Java! The Art of Coffee, Plein Air Painting, and "Green Dream" a special division for graphic art.
Juried from digital images submitted on CD/DVD (do not send 35mm slides), see Handbook for details. Images must accompany entry form and fees. Entry fee is $15.00 per artwork. Prospectus, Rules Handbook and Entry
Form available at www.bigfun.org (click on "Competitions" and scroll to "Fine Art" then click on the word "Handbook"). Contact: California Fine Art (916)263-3161.
Through May 26 - Denise Dompke, digital art exhibit.
Featured by the Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council. Hi-Desert Nature Museum, Community Center Complex, 57090 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. (760)369-7212
Through May 27 - Matheney & Flock. Barbara Matheney, oils on canvas, and Steve Flock, photography and digital art. Open 12-3 Wed. through Sun. 29 Palms Art Gallery, 74055
Cottonwood Dr. (off National Park Dr.), Twentynine Palms. (760)367-7819. www.29palmsartgallery.com
Through May 31 - Call for Entries. The 2007 Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films (Palm Springs ShortFest) is accepting film submissions.
Now in its 13th year, the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films has become known world-wide for the extraordinary community of filmmakers it attracts, and for the quality and scope of its programming. This celebrated event is the largest festival of its kind in America, showcasing over 350 short films each year from more than 40 countries, with a library of more than 2200 films available to film buyers, industry and press in the Film Market running concurrently with the Festival. Included are seminars, technological demonstrations and scheduled 'one-on-one' meetings with industry experts and filmmaking professionals, free to all filmmakers who participate in the Festival. Best of all, all films submitted to the Festival are eligible for free inclusion in the Film Market and made available to all attending industry and press for viewing at our Film Market headquarters & screening center. Entry forms are available at www.psfilmfest.org or by calling (760)322-2930. Festival is scheduled for August 23-29 at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs.
Through May 31 - “New Americana” Sculpture Exhibit. An apocalyptic artist exhibit will be held by New York City (part-time Joshua Tree) resident Randy Polumbo.
The show includes work inspired by the legend of “Chicken Little,” who presumed the end of the world when an apple hit his head. Randy Polumbo conjures a modern version of this tale, with today’s more compelling “apples” and accordingly more credible apocalypse. Rubber chickens, tons of them, as harbingers of hard times, and as indelible images of hope in the face of adversity. 29 Palms Creative Center, 6847 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms. Open 7 days a week, call ahead: (760)361-1805. www.29palmscreativecenter.com
Through June 4 - Mary Kinninger, Mixed Media. “Art has been my voice and self expression a necessity since childhood. My inner longing, needs and visions manifest through icons, symbols, Mothers and
Madonnas from the cultures of the world.” Wonder Garden Café, 73511 29 Palms Hwy., 29 Palms. (760)367-2429. Open Mon.–Sat. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Through June 7 - Horse Paintings by Susan Easton-Burns. The Red Arrow Gallery, 61010 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. www.theredarrowgallery.com.
Through June 23 - Spring Session of the Desert Music Foundation’s Junior Philharmonic.
This 12-week session enables dedicated students and professional musicians the opportunity to play music in a large ensemble. Play music by Pink Floyd, Chick Corea, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more! Open to beginners as well as experienced musicians, but all participants must meet a basic level of music proficiency. Orientation required. This session will take place on Monday evenings, conducted by maestro and composer Jarrod Radnich and will culminate in a June concert performance. $5 per rehearsal, for a total of $20 per month to be paid in advance. Orientation March 26, 6 p.m. Hi-Desert Playhouse, 61231 Hwy. 62, Joshua Tree. (760)366-3777. www.hidesertplayhouse.com.
Through June 29 – Art and Fame: Photography by Michael Childers.
Michael Childers is a significant American Photographer whose contributions to photography have shaped our view of legends from popular culture and in the art world. The exhibition will consist of photographs from the permanent collection of the Palm Springs Art Museum and will feature of some of the most famous architects and artists of the past 40 years as well as iconic movie legends, some of whom had close ties with the desert. Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. For more information call Carol: (760)341-7323.
Through June 30 - America’s Best Idea.
A photography exhibit on America’s national parks. The exhibit features color panoramic prints of America’s fifty-eight national parks. By photographer Stan Jorstad. The exhibit is being hosted by the Joshua Tree National Park Association, the non-profit partner of Joshua Tree National Park, at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center, 6554 Park Boulevard, Joshua Tree. Free. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (760)367-5500. www.nps.gov/jotr.
May 3 - Rock the Desert, Opening Reception. Bret Philpot, Dan Griggs, Doug Smith, Jo Hansen, Tony Griffith. 5-9 p.m. Modern Masters Fine Art, 73-200 El Paseo, Palm Desert. (760)341-1056. www.modernmastersfineart.com
May 4 - Jackie Young & Friends. 7 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com.
May 4 - Randy Polumbo Art Reception. 6 to 9 p.m.
An apocalyptic artist reception will be held for “New Americana,” a sculpture exhibit by New York City (part-time Joshua Tree) resident Randy Polumbo. The show includes work inspired by the legend of “Chicken Little,” who presumed the end of the world when an apple hit his head. Randy Polumbo conjures a modern version of this tale, with today’s more compelling “apples” and accordingly more credible apocalypse. Rubber chickens, tons of them, as harbingers of hard times, and as indelible images of hope in the face of adversity. On display through May 31. 29 Palms Creative Center, 6847 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms. Open 7 days a week, call ahead: (760)361-1805. www.29palmscreativecenter.com
May 4-6 - Birds of Joshua Tree National Park. Kurt Leuschner, Associate Professor of College of the Desert, will guide this 3-day field class through the Mojave and Colorado Deserts to identify both
common and rare birds. Friday 6-8 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.-noon. Credit fee: $150, Non-credit fee: $100. Black Rock Canyon Visitor Center, 9800 Black Rock Rd., Yucca Valley. Contact Desert
Institute at Joshua Tree National Park (760)367-5535, 5583. E-mail desertinstitute@zippnet.net.
May 4-6 - Annual Elvis Honeymoon Weekend.
Celebrating the 40th Ruby Anniversary of the Elvis and Priscilla Honeymoon. Art contest, house tours, and a poolside concert with Elvis impersonators. For more information please log onto www.elvishoneymoon.com
May 5 - Shadow Mountain Band. 5 p.m. Solid Ray Woods Raw Soul Review. 8 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com.
May 5 - Grand Opening of True World Gallery - Lost Souls & Found Objects: Contemporary Outsider Art. 6-9 p.m.
Featuring works by Bryan Cunningham, Chris Hubbard, C.M. & G.K. Laster, MUROB, Missionary Mary Proctor. Gallery hours: Friday, 5-8 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., or by appointment. True World Gallery, 61740 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. (760)366-2300. www.trueworldgallery.com.
May 5 - Russel Wright: Living With Good Design.
America’s first celebrity designer Russel Wright created designs that were found in nearly every American kitchen and dining room during the 1940s and ‘50s. Wholeheartedly believing that good design was for everyone, Wright was truly the first designer committed to creating high designed functional items for everyday living. The Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. (760)325-7186. www.psmuseum.org.
May 5 - Joshua Tree Community Days Fiesta.
Parade, family activities, games, vendors, Clowns, face painting, food, music, entertainment, “Smoky the Bear”, Sparky the Fire Dog with their Fire Trucks, The Old Tractor Club, some Old Car Club Members and Chaparral Artists’ Arts and Craft Round-up. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Joshua Tree Community Center, 6171 Sunburst Rd., Joshua Tree. For more info please call Virginia (760)365-3402 or the Joshua Tree community Center (760)366-8415
May 5 - Sergio Mendes in Concert.
Multi-platinum recording artist fills the air with Latin sounds on Cinco de Mayo. 8 p.m. $60, $50, $45, $35. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison St., Coachella. (800)585-3737. www.Spotlight29.com.
May 5 - Yard Sale! Donations Needed for Victims of Sawtooth Fire!
Joanne & Fred Kretschmer are about 2 weeks from moving into their rebuilt home after the Sawtooth Fire. They are the first to resettle into Pioneertown. To help stock their kitchen, Kathy Blacic is having a yard sale. 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. In Pioneertown across from the Post Office (General Store - empty now). Please bring donations to Pioneertown Post Office at 7:30 a.m. or make arrangements with Kathy at (760) 365-7543.
May 5 - Sculpture by Mike Smiley. The Wind Walker, Hwy. 62 beside the Crossroads Cafe, Joshua Tree.
May 6 - Matheney & Flock Art Reception. 12-3 p.m.
Celebrate the May exhibit at a reception for the featured artists: Barbara Matheney, oils on canvas, and Steve Flock, photography and digital art. The show will be on display through May 27. Open 12-3 Wed. through Sun. 29 Palms Art Gallery, 74055 Cottonwood Dr. (off National Park Dr.), Twentynine Palms. (760)367-7819. www.29palmsartgallery.com
May 6 - The Thriftstore Allstars. 6 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com.
May 6 - Perlman Schmidt Bailey Trio.
Pianist Navah Perlman, cellist Zuill Bailey, and violinist Giora Schmidt are hailed for their extraordinarily nuanced and compelling performances of the chamber music repertoire. $45, $35. 4 p.m. Annenberg Theater, 101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs. (760)325-7186. www.psmuseum.org.
May 6-11 - Palm Springs Photo Festival. Fine art print walk, workshops, exhibitions, evening presentations, portfolio reviews, seminars, symposiums. Korakia Pensione Hotel. 1-800-928-8314. www.palmspringsphotofestival.com.
May 7 - Ted Quinn’s Reality Show. “Everyone’s a winner, everyone’s a star.” Ted Quinn hosts a variety of local and visiting talent. 7-11 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688
Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com.
May 8 - Desert Gold and Season of the Sand Blossoms. Desert Gold is a compelling documentary that travels throughout the Southwest to tell the story of the desert wildflowers. Season of the Sand
Blossoms is an environmental art film set to music that immerses viewers in the rare and magnificent desert wildflower season. Both by Award-winning filmaker Peter Rhalter, the lecturer at this event. 6:30-8 p.m.
Free. Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Ave., Palms Springs. Contact Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park (760)367-5535, 5583. E-mail desertinstitute@zippnet.net.
May 11 - Ritmo Loco Afro-Cuban Jazz Quintet. 7 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com.
May 11 - Geology and Paleontology of the Pinto Basin. Kathleen Springer, paleontologist and Senior Curator of Geological Sciences for San Bernardino County Museum, will present the fascinating story
of the Pinto Basin, home of rare and significant fossil remains. 7-8 p.m. $5. Old Schoolhouse Museum, 6760 National Park Dr., 29 Palms. Contact Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park (760)367-5535, 5583.
E-mail desertinstitute@zippnet.net.
May 11 - John Elliott and Raina Rose.
7 p.m. Elliott is an accomplished singer/songwriter whose songs have appeared on Grey’s Anatomy, and who has been called the “Simon and Garfunkel of the 21st Century.” Water Canyon Coffee Co., 55844 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. (760)365-7771.
May 11 - Film Screening.
7 p.m. Producer/director Robert Gonzales Vasquez screens a portion of his upcoming film, “Living on the Dime,” and “Desert Under Siege,” featuring Huell Howser will also be shown. Joshua Tree Community Center, Joshua Tree.
May 11-13 - High Desert Acoustic Music Festival.
Friday, 4-10 p.m.: Ted Quinn, John Zulu, Fleet Smallwood and others. Free. Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., local and national acts. $15 adults, $5 children, $35 family, kids under 8 free. Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday Gospel Brunch (bring your own food). Art, food, vendors, kids programs, instrument petting zoo. Camping available. Benefits Guitars in the Classroom program. Tickets available at Joshua Tree Music, (760)366-5660.
May 12 - Plein Air Poetry. Led by park naturalist Caryn Davidson. Award-winning poets Jeanette Clough and Jim Natal will lead the class through a writing-intensive field seminar that immerses
participants in the poetry of place. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $55. Joshua Tree Visitor Center, 6554 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree. Contact Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park (760)367-5535, 5583. E-mail desertinstitute@zippnet.net.
May 12 - Collagraph Modeling Paste Print Workshop. Saturday, 10 am to Noon. This tactile printing process involves the use of acyrlic paste spread onto a plate. As the paste hardens you
draw, scratch and move the paste into desired shapes and textures. After it hardens you cover the plate with ink, wipe and print on the Griffin Etching Press. The cost is $45 per person. Includes all art materials
and instruction. No experience necessary. Located at the 29 Palms Creative Center & Gallery, 6847 Adobe Road. Call Gretchen at 760-361-1805, www.29PalmsCreativeCenter.com.
May 12 - Mike Mucklow, instrumental guitar, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Barbara Buckland & friends, 8-10 p.m. Water Canyon Coffee Co., 55844 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. (760)365-7771.
May 12 - Coachella Valley Watercolor Society Meeting. 6:30 p.m. $5 non-members. Joslyn Senior Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert.
May 12 - Shadow Mountain Band. 5 p.m. Gina Villalobos and Janet Robin. 8 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com.
May 12 - “The Blue Dox” solo show with Robert Pokomy. M Modern Gallery, Palm Springs.
May 12 - Radio 60 Unplugged. The River, 71-800 Hwy. 111, Rancho Mirage. (760)275-5516.
May 12 - Pony Express.
Riders will be carrying the mail from the post office in Palms Springs to the post office in Pioneertown. Riders can sign up to ride a leg of the trip. Special Pony Express Stamps available at the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce. Contact Wayne Miller (760-228-0751) or Matt Midgett (760-363-7226) to volunteer. Ride to finish in Pioneertown at 1pm. Morongo Basin Horsemen's Association www.mbha.com
May 12 - Spring Fling Fest. In celebration of National Museum Month, this event will include music by the Desert Sands Steel Band, the Buddy Rogers String Quartet, harpist Dr. Vanessa Sheldon, and the Buddy
Rogers Youth Symphony. There will be a special poetry session led by Desert Woman columnist Dessa Reed and a high tea in the afternoon. Also, art activities for the whole family will be offered including origami,
sidewalk chalk art, kite and hat making and funny photo opportunities for guests to show off their wares. Guests will have the privilege of parking in the Desert Fashion Plaza Parking lot across the street from the
Museum for free that day with validated tickets from the Art Museum. A full schedule of the day’s events can be obtained by calling Kimberly Nichols at 760.322.4814 or by emailing knichols@psmuseum.org. Free! Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. www.psmuseum.org.
May 12 - Vietnam War Air Power. 1 p.m. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. (760)778-6262. www.PalmSpringsAirMuseum.org.
May 12 - Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council Spring Gathering.
4-7 p.m. Featuring entertainment by The Sibleys and The Hafler Duo. Potluck entree or dessert, drinks, wine and more provided. Fi-Lox-See, 12 miles east of 29 Palms on Highway 62. Two miles east of 29 Palms Airport, past curve at the 42 mile marker, across from blue call box is Fi-Lox-See Avenue. Turn right, 1/4 mile down dirt road.
May 12-13 - High Desert Test Sites.
Installation art show. Featuring artists David Shrigley, Rodney McMillian, Liz Lamer, Julia Scher, John Bock, Lisa Anne Auerbach and Jack Pierson. Includes Saturday evening screening of a Polish western by Piotr Uklanski, a performance at the JT Saloon by Ann Magnusun, and a Sunday afternoon swap meet at The Palms in Wonder Valley by Amy and Wendy Yao. Maps available at Coyote Corner in Joshua Tree, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.highdeserttestsites.com.
May 12 & 13 - Public Sound Bath. 12 noon. $10. Integratron, 2477 Belfield Blvd., Landers. integratron@gmail.com. www.integratron.com.
May 12 - Southern-style Art Reception.
7 p.m. Red Arrow’s May-June show features horse paintings by Susan Easton-Burns from Georgia, with an opening reception on Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. On display through June 7. Open Fri. 5-8 p.m., Sat. 12-5, Sun. 11-4. The Red Arrow Gallery, 61010 29 Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree. (740)207-1986.
May 13 - “RockStar, the Art of Musicians” Exhibit and Opening Concert and Party. Show runs through August 31.
Opening features a free concert with performances by Ann Magnuson, Phranc, The Sibleys, Shari Elf and the Fairy Elf Band, Ted Quinn, Doug Newman, Neulander, The Clouds, and Harmondale with special guests is planned to celebrate the opening of the exhibit. Artwork from musicians Graham Nash, Ann Magnuson, Daniel Johnston, Victoria Williams, Rennie Sparks, Johnette Napolitano, Debora Iyall, Travis Kline, Carol Ann, Bingo, Korinna Knoll, Ted Quinn, Krissie Gregory, Joshua Kjerstad, Jessika Rabbit, Moby Dick, Shari Elf and others, is included in the exhibit. 3-7 p.m. Free drinks and snacks. Art Queen, 61855 29 Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree. www.sharielf.com.
May 13 - The Thriftstore Allstars. 6 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com.
May 14 - Ted Quinn’s Reality Show. “Everyone’s a winner, everyone’s a star.” Ted Quinn hosts a variety of local and visiting talent. 7-11 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688
Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com.
May 16-18 - Our Miss Brooks. A timeless comedy written by R.J. Mann and adapted by Christopher Sergel. 6 p.m. $5 for adults, $4 for students, and free for children under 12. A Yucca Valley High Theatre Company
Production. Yucca Valley High School Multipurpose Room, 7600 Sage Ave., Yucca Valley.
May 17 - Morongo Basin Senior Healthy Aging Fair.
A special free day for seniors 60 or over who reside in the Morongo Basin. Includes free health screenings, food, fun activities including a healthy aging walk, entertainment, and door prizes. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Yucca Valley Community Center, Yucca Valley. To RSVP, arrange for special accomodations, or for more information, call (800)510-2020 or Glenda Jackson at (909)891-3900.
May 17 - LIVE OUT LOUD! Poetry Series Finale Poetry Open Mic.
6 p.m. Hosted by poets Lee Balan and Randolph Maxted, with Ruth Nolan, Dessa Reed and others. Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. (760)325-7186. www.psmuseum.org.
May 18 - The Working Cowboy Band. 7 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com.
May 18 - Lichens of Joshua Tree National Park. Lichens, neither plant nor animal, are some of the most overlooked organisms in the desert landscape. Kerry Knudsen, Lichen Curator at the Herbariium
of UC Riverside and lichen researcher for Joshua Tree National Park will present his findings on lichen. 7-8 p.m. Free. Black Rock Canyon Visitor Center, 9800 Black Rock Canyon Rd., Yucca Valley. Contact Desert
Institute at Joshua Tree National Park (760)367-5535, 5583. E-mail desertinstitute@zippnet.net.
May 18 - “Man on the Moon” Andromeda Meeting. How did we get there? The story presented by Ray Yeager takes us from early rocketry to the Apollo missions. 7 p.m. Free. Yucca Valley Community Center,
Yucca Valley.
May 18-19 - Radio 60. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wine & Roses, 57360 Aviation Dr., Yucca Valley. (760)365-0055.
May 18-20 - Joshua Tree Music Festival.
5th annual 3-day high desert music and camping experience. 40+ bands, 2 stages alternate throughout the weekend, so music is continuous and you don’t miss any of the bands. Food available. Children’s activities. Music 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. 3 day pass $75, $90 March 15, $100 gate. Friday pass $26, $32 on March 15, $36 gate. Saturday pass $36, $42 on March 15, $46 gate. Sunday pass $26, $32 on March 15, $36 gate. Kids 10 and under free. On-site camping fee $10 per person per night. Purchase a discounted day ticket . Tickets can only be purchased at the Coyote Corner in Joshua Tree, with cash, and a local ID. Max two per person. This price will not be available at the gate. Friday tix for $22, Saturday for $32, Sunday for $22. Joshua Tree Lake Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd., Joshua Tree. (877) 327-6265, jtmf@onebox.com, www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com.
May 18-20 - The Southwest Desert Bat Experience. Join bat expert Pat Brown and her husband, Bob, who have devoted their lives to championing and conserving bats, for a weekend course which will
include several field sessions with excellent opportunities to catch, observe, and touch bats. $250 (includes park entry fees, 2 nights lodging and five meals at Zzyzx Center at the Mojave Preserve.) Meet at
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center Flagpole. Anza-Borrego Foundation & Institute, P.O. Box 2001, Borrego Springs. (760)767-4063. www.theabf.org.
May 19 - Shadow Mountain Band. 5 p.m. The Cheatin Kind and Shawn Kama & The Wild Frontiers. 8 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown.
(760)365-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com.
May 19 - Wildflowers, Mother Nature’s Gift to Humanity.
Come and enjoy the spring wildflower display at the former Tulloch Ranch near Lake Cuyamaca, now part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. 2-3 mile hike over fairly level terrain. Wear sturdy shoes, a hat, and bring sunscreen, water, lunch and camera. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $35. For more information, contact the Anza-Borrego Institute, P.O. Box 2001, Borrego Springs. (760)767-4063. www.theabf.org.
May 19 - International Museum Day, “Great Museums of the World.”
This presentation will take visitors through a tour of some of the most famous museums in the world, including the Louvre in France, the Hermitage in Russia, and the British Museum in England. 2 p.m. Free. Hi-Desert Nature Museum, Community Center Complex, 57090 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. (760)369-7212.
May 19 - Morongo Basin Horsemen’s Association PlayDay.
Work horses and riders on skill and speed in a variety of familiar events, such as speed barrels, poles, flag race, egg & spoon, cloverleaf barrels, and more. Riders of all levels are welcome to participate, and work at their own level. Events will be posted on the website www.mbha.us before the PlayDay. M.B.H.A. Arena behind the Yucca Mesa Community Center, 3133 Balsa Ave. Yucca Valley. Lynn Folstadt 365-1324.
May 19 - Ritmo Loco Afro-Cuban Jazz Quintet.
Featuring Bob Garcia on guitar and vocals, Owen Willingham on keyboards, Marv Schmelling on bass, Dennis McDade on drums and timbales, and Sam Sloneker on congas and percussion. 6-9 p.m. The Amphiteater at The River, 71-800 Hwy. 111, Rancho Mirage.(760)341-2711, www.theriveratranchomirage.com.
May 19 - Bharata Natyam, Classical Dance of India. Shrimati Shyamala is a gurumai of the Balasaraswati lineage of Bharata Natyam. She danced at the age of seven and when she was fourteen, began her
studies with the legendary T. Balasaraswati. Shyamala is considered to be a Bala's leading disciple and is highly respected for her dedication to the preservation of this extraordinary dance form. She is director of
the Koothambalam School of Traditional Bharata Natyam with branches in Chennai, India and Boulder, Colorado. She teaches in India, the U.S. and Europe and performs to acclaim internationally. Her students include
Annirudha Knight, the grandson of Balasaraswati. She is part of a small group of dance masters who are striving to keep this art alive as ritual offering to the divine. Shamyala will be offering private sessions at
$50/each or 2 people for $60 or three for $75 to have a session on the art of mudra and story telling. She will be at the house from the afternoon of May 18th - 22nd. There are a limited number of opportunities to
work with her. 8 p.m. Suggested donation $10-$20. Harrison House, 6881 Mt. Lassen Ave., Joshua Tree. (760)369-7075. forward@desert.flashbyte.us.
May 19-20 - Public Sound Bath. 12 noon. $10. Integratron, 2477 Belfield Blvd., Landers. integratron@gmail.com. www.integratron.com
May 19-20 - 2nd Annual Wild West Living History Encampment. Law Dogs 'n Ladies will kick-off the weekend Saturday with their legendary performance of live re-enactments of scenes from the movie Tombstone.
Saturday 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. Living history performers love to answer questions about their historical time period and character. Have your picture taken with the actors! Family fun for everyone! A
portion of donations will benefit the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Happy Trails Children's Foundation. Vendors interested in selling their old-west related merchandise during this event will set-up for free.
Mane Street, Pioneertown. Contact Gregg Caldwell at 760-365-7580.
May 20 - The Thriftstore Allstars. 6 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com.
May 20 - Radio 60. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Old Town La Quinta, 78-015 Main St., La Quinta. (760)771-2567, X4.
May 20 - Joe and Mustard.
7 p.m. $4. Improvisational performance troupe - 7 member comedic performance with audience participation. Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760)408-4715.
May 21 - Ted Quinn’s Reality Show. “Everyone’s a winner, everyone’s a star.” Ted Quinn hosts a variety of local and visiting talent. 7-11 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688
Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com.
May 21 - The Cracked Eggs Perform!
The Cracked Eggs are a culturally diverse avant-garde performance group of mentally disabled adults and children directed by Linda Carmella Sibio. This opening celebration will feature a variety of live performances including a sneak peak into their new play “The Prophecy of I.” Included will be a showing of B&W drawings and paintings, shown through July 14. This is an inaugural event for a bimonthly Spoken Word & Performance Art to be held every 2nd and 4th Monday evenings. 7-9 p.m. A Roadside Attraction, 69197 Hwy. 62, 29 Palms. (760)361-4100.
May 21 - Ganga Giri teaches Didgeridu.
Ganga has been playing didj for more than 15 years and has taught for ten of those, finding it easy to get people well on their way to indidjment and the art of circular breathing. His philosophy is that everyone can pay didj if shown how, step by step. 12-4 p.m. $100. The Integratron, 2477 Belfield Blvd., Landers. www.integratron.com
May 21 - “Our Miss Brooks,” Encore Benefit Performance, to help rebuild the Hi-Desert Playhouse Cultural Center. 6 p.m. $5 Adults, $4 Students, children under 12 free. Yucca Valley High School MPR.
(760)366-3777. www.hidesertplayhouse.com.
May 23-June 6 - Three-Week Beginner Hoopdance Series. Hoopdancing is the latest new exercise phenomenon!
Learn hooping basics, including hooping on the waist, arms, and torso. Learn the basics of hoopdance in larger and easier-to-use hand-made hoops! Wednesdays from 5-6:15 p.m. in the Yucca Valley Community Center. Also offered at the community center, on the same dates, immediately following will be a Three-Week Advanced Beginner Hoopdance Series from 6:45-8 p.m. This class will focus on extending your repertoire of moves from the beginning series with hooping on the hips, legs, and stepping out of the hoop, and floor work. Classes will include instruction, group activities and a performance jam circle. The class is taught by Sara Munro of “Flame Fatale”. There is a $10 pre-registration fee and a $15 walk-in fee per/class. Class size is limited, so sign up now! For more information call the Yucca Valley Community Services Department at (760)369-7211 or Sara Munro at (760)366-7338 or visit www.flamefatale.net.
May 23-27 - “Unlearned Lessons.” Playwrights’ Circle Annual Full Length Play.
“Unlearned Lessons” confronts the tension between art and government, especially when personal ethics conflicts with national policy. 7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $18 general; $15 seniors and D.A.N. members. Black Box Theatre, Palm Springs High School, Palm Springs. (760)327-4877. www.playwrightscircle.com.
May 24 - Emergency Medical Services Conference.
Cesar Aristeiguieta, M.D., director of the state's Emergency Medical Services Authority is the special guest speaker at a luncheon recognizing National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. 11 a.m. Helen Gray Education Center on the campus of Hi- Desert Medical Center. The seminar is open to anyone working in the field of emergency services and rescue agencies, including police and fire personnel and paramedics. The luncheon is free but R.S.V.P. is required by calling 366-6324 by May 21.
May 24 - Bob Dylan’s 66th Birthday Bash! Local and visiting musicians salute the songs of rock legend Bob Dylan on his 66th birthday. This is the sixth annual event of it's kind, organized by Joshua Tree
songwriter Ted Quinn. This event serves the dual purpose of celebrating the birthday of local music writer and painter Judy Wishart. "Salute her when her birthday comes," as Dylan sang. Those
interested in performing a favorite Dylan song at the event are asked to attend Ted Quinn's Reality Show at Pappy's on May 21 or the Joshua Tree Beatnik Cafe's Open Mic on May 23 or contact Quinn by email at TedQuinn@Nomadhouse.com. 7 p.m. Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956.
May 25 - Mandala Circus.
5-7 p.m. Artist party hosted by gallery artist Marlana Moench, and guest artists Luanna Lynch, Cat Lynch and Rik Livingston, who will present original Mandalas and prints in a variety of their possible manifestations. Food, wine, music, and friends celebrate 2007. Costumes desired but not required. Living Arts Gallery, 55840 29 Palms Hwy. (next to Water Canyon), Yucca Valley. (760)369-5040.
May 25 - Giant Bear, No More Kings, and The Hero Factor. 8 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956.
May 25 - Noise Night!
Experimental instruments, mostly percussion, are arranged by Piano Bob for your playing (and venting!) pleasure. Grab a drumstick and bang away! Harmonize with others, and discover the musician within you. Audience participation is awesome. 9 p.m. Joshua Tree Beatnik Cafe, 61597 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. (760)366-2090.
May 26 - The 57th Annual Grubstake Days Parade. Marching bands, floats, equestrian units, community entries. 10 a.m. Highway 62 from Apache Trail to Dumosa Ave., Yucca Valley. Call (760)365-6323 for
more information.
May 26 - Grubstake Days Community Fair. Noon-6 p.m. Family concert: 6-9 p.m. Yucca Valley Community Center grounds.
May 26 - Table Tennis Tournament. Ping Pong in a tournament setting,
This double elimination tournament will follow the USTTA official rules. Awards will be given for 1st and 2nd place winners in each division. 12:00 p.m., at the Yucca Valley Community Center. $10 singles $18 Doubles. There will even be a “Rally Contest!” All participants will receive an event T-shirt. For more information call the Town of Yucca Valley Community Svcs. Dept. at (760)369-7211.
May 26 - Printmaking with Found Objects Workshop. Saturday, 10 am to Noon. Bring your treasures to create one-of-a-kind prints. The only requirement is that your objects must be flat enough to
run through the etching press, about 1/8” thick. Gretchen will instruct you how to make monotypes with the aid of your flat treasures. Cost is $50 per person. No experience necessary to have fun! Located at the 29
Palms Creative Center & Gallery, 6847 Adobe Road. Call Gretchen at 760-361-1805, www.29PalmsCreativeCenter.com
May 26 - Shadow Mountain Band. 5 p.m. The Rain Dogs. 8 p.m. Jacknife Ranch. 11 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com.
May 26 - Radio 60 Unplugged. 6-9 p.m. The River, 71-800 Hwy. 111, Rancho Mirage. (760)275-5516.
May 26 - Peter Cetera Orchestra. Grammy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated singer/songwriter Peter Cetera has succeeded with two profound musical careers; first as the legendary voice of Chicago and
since as an acclaimed solo artist. 8 p.m. $60, $50, $45, $40. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison St., Coachella. (800)585-3737. www.Spotlight29.com.
May 26 - Judy Tenuta, HBO Comedy Superstar. The self-described 'multi-media love goddess' and 'Aphrodite of the accordion.' Opening for Judy is everybody's favorite no-nonsense blond bombshell Irene
Soderberg. 9 pm. $25, $49 for VIP seating and hosted post-show cocktails with Judy. Hotel Zoso, 150 Indian Ave., Palm Springs. (310)497-3011. www.imirene.com.
May 26 - Forgotten Gold Rush. This exhibition examines the frenzied rush to California of gold seekers from around the world. Through July 15. Hi-Desert Nature Museum, Community Center Complex,
57090 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. (760)369-7212.
May 27 - Grubstake 10K, 5K & 2K Run.
Awards will be presented in the 10K and 5K run. The 2K is a non-competitive event. Registration forms are available at the Yucca Valley Community Center. 5K & 10K begin at 8 a.m., 2K begins at 8:30 a.m. $25. $23 under 12 & 60+. Fees include t-shirt. California Welcome Center, 56711 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley. Call (760)365-6323 for more information.
May 27 - The Thriftstore Allstars. 6 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com.
May 27 - Invitation to Wesak Celebration. This is the annual Visakhapuja Ceremony in commemoration of the Buddha’s Birthday, Enlightenment and Passing. Donations from this year's event will go towards the
continuation of construction already started on the new 2,400 sq. feet Meditation Hall, Library and veranda-at a cost of $200,000 received through donations only. Come enjoy the fellowship of this merit-making
activity and take this opportunity to view the improvements at the Monastery made possible through the kindness of your generosity.
Begins 10 a.m. Bring something to share for a pot-luck. Buddhist Forest Meditation Center (WAT SANTI), 60424 Reche Rd., Landers (6 miles east on Reche Rd. from Hwy. 247). (760)364-3244.
May 28 - Ted Quinn’s Reality Show. “Everyone’s a winner, everyone’s a star.” Ted Quinn hosts a variety of local and visiting talent. 7-11 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road,
Pioneertown. (760)365-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com.
May 28 - Memorial Day Flower Drop.
In honor of and in memory of all those who lost their lives in the wars throughout our history, the venerable B25 Mitchell Bomber will lay 900 white carnations and 200 red carnations on the museum's aircraft ramp. Visitors are invited to collect a flower to take home. Each flower represents approximately 2,500 Americans who died in the defense of our freedom and our children's freedom. The 200 red carnations represent and remember our recent loses. 1 p.m. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. (760)778-6262.
May 30 - “I Left My Heart.”
An Adult Excursion. A Jazzy new musical revue that pays tribute to Tony Bennett. The afternoon is accompanied by a lovely buffet lunch. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $95. Lawrence Welk Theater. Bus departs from and returns to the Yucca Valley Community Center. Call (760)369-7211 for details and early registration.
May 30 - Radio 60. 6-8 p.m. Old Town La Quinta, 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta. (760)777-1770.
May 31 - Cracked Eggs Perform.
The Cracked Eggs are a culturally diverse avant-garde performance group of mentally disabled adults and children directed by Linda Carmella Sibio. Included will be a showing of B&W drawings and paintings, shown through July 21. includes food, fun and festivities. The Hi-Desert Nature Museum, 57116 Hwy. 62, Yucca Valley. (760)369-7212.
May 31 - The Hafler Duo CD Release Parties. 8 p.m. The Palms Restaurant, 83131 Amboy Rd., Wonder Valley, and 7 p.m. Friday, June 1 at the 29 Palms Inn, 73950 Inn Ave. 29 Palms. Both parties will be open to the
public and all are welcome to come help The Hafler Duo celebrate the release of their new CD, HduO! www.thehaflerduo.com.
May 31 - The Country Cabin Boys. 7 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com.
Hi-Desert Nature Museum, Community Center Complex, 57090 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. (760)369-7212.
Groves Cabin Theatre, 8768 Desert Willow Trail, Morongo Valley north of Highway 62 (look for the large red, white, and blue stone on the north side of the highway). Tickets: $10.
For information and reservations: (760) 365-4523.
Theatre 29, 73637 Sullivan Road, 29 Palms, CA 92277. Box Office: (760)361-4151. www.theatre29.com
Wonder Garden Café, 73511 29 Palms Hwy., 29 Palms. (760)367-2429. Open Mon.–Sat. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
29 Palms Inn, 73950 Inn Avenue. (760)367-3505.
29 Palms Art Gallery, 74055 Cottonwood Drive (off National Park Dr.), 29 Palms. (760)367-7819.
Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison St., Coachella. (800)585-3737. www.Spotlight29.com.
The 29 Palms Creative Center, 6847 Adobe Road, 29 Palms. (760)361-1805, www.29PalmsCreativeCenter.com.
Water Canyon Coffee Co., 55844 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. (760)365-7771.
Joshua Tree Beatnik Cafe, 61597 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. (760)366-2090.
Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956.
Morongo Basin Horseman’s Association, Yucca Mesa Community Center, 3133 Balsa Ave., Yucca Valley.
7 p.m. The Second Friday Lecture Series presents. Admission is $5 at the door. Old Schoolhouse Museum, 6760 National Park Drive, 29 Palms. For information call the Desert Institute (760)367-5535.
The Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. (760) 778-6262. www.PalmSpringsAirMuseum.org.
Third Annual Tom, Huck and Becky Days.
11 a.m. to sunset. Free one day festival for fans of the great Samuel Clemens, AKA Mark Twain. Free parking. Food, music, games, Injun Joe’s Treasure Hunt, Look-alike Contest, whitewash a fence, spit watermelon seeds, toss cow chips, eggs and horseshoes, bob for apples, join the Liar’s Club and tell tall tales. Explore Injun Joe’s mine shaft or Tom & Huck’s treehouse, and meet the World Champion Treehouse Sitter. RV camping available. Camp Slo-Down, Sunfair north of 29 Palms Highway to Coyote Valley Road. Go to Cady Road, end at Saturn, look for Sunview and go to the back. Information: (760)362-4405, tomhucktreehouse@yahoo.com.
Hi-Desert Playhouse, 61231 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. (760)366-3777.
The Integratron, 2477 Belfield Blvd., Landers. www.integratron.com
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