Artist Mike Smiley, member of the Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council, shining star of the Hwy 62 Art Tours, and one of our most outstanding and best loved artists, passed away unexpectedly last week.

Those who would like to make a donation to the Big Morongo Canyon Pres...

The 5th Annual Joshua Tree Gay Pride Festival is set for Saturday, June 15, from 11am to 11pm at the Art Queen Complex and and surrounding venues Joshua Tree Saloon, Trailer Trash and Courtyard, The Station.

Joshua Tree Gay Pride Festival, A Celebration for Progress, i...

The Joshua Tree Recreation & Parks District’s Water Play Park will be open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9am to 7pm. Beginning Memorial Weekend, the water play park will be open daily from 9am to 7pm, until labor day. Admission to the water play park is ...

Whitewater Preserve will observe Water Celebration Day on Saturday, May 18, from 10am to 2pm.

Whitewater River is a major contributor to Coachella Valley's aquifer and one of our area's most important and beautiful wild land habitats. A portion of this watershed is pro...

Transition Joshua Tree is in transition, and as part of a rebranding effort, the group is hosting a logo design contest. Our new name is Transition Together Joshua Tree. The winner will receive a $200 cash prize and the right to identify herself/himself as the logo desi...

The 13th annual Car Show and Street Fair returns to downtown Twentynine Palms on Saturday, June 1, from 5 to 9pm. This is a free family event, featuring prizes, food, music, and old-fashioned fun.

For more information, or to participate, call 760-367-3445.

Reach Out Morongo Basin, the neighbors-helping-neighbors organization which provides caregiving services to seniors and disabled people in the Morongo Basin will be celebrating its 15th Anniversary on June 15 from 5 to 9pm at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center. There will b...

Discover the Magic - Darlene Morris will host a Discovery Watercolor class at 29 Palms Art Gallery on May 24 and May 31. This is a 2-part class, 9–11:30am both days.

Students will learn experiemental watercolor techniques, taught by Darlene Morris of MorrArt Design.

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The Stewards Committee of Wat Santi (Buddhist Forest Meditation Center) invites you to participate in the Vesak Ceremony on Sunday, May 19, in commemoration of the Buddha's Birthday and Enlightenment and Passing Away, all on the same day.

Schedule of Events

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The newly formed St. Joseph's Players in Yucca Valley have cast their debut production of "Steel Magnolias, " which will run during the month of July. To raise funds for the production the group is offering a community Spaghetti Dinner May 25.

The cast and crew of "Steel...

Local recording artist Dana Larson will headline the continuous community entertainment featured at this years Grubstake Days Community Fair. The 63rd annual event is set for Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Hi-Desert Boys and Girls Club and Brehm Youth Park grounds on Lit...

The Desert Classic Film Society will present the 1939 tough guy classic, "They Made Me A Criminal," on Friday, May 24 at 7pm at the Bijou Cinema in Yucca Valley. Film historian Christopher Perry will introduce the film. A vintage film print will be screened.

Johnnie is ...