Upcoming events for 29 Palms, Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley
and surrounding desert communities of the Morongo Basin.

To submit an events to the calendar, send us an email. 

February 2008

Through 2/3 "Outside the Wire," photographs from Iraq & the Mojave, at True World Gallery, 61740 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. Artist Reception with photographer, Richard Hayden, Petty Officer, US Navy, January 12, 6-9 pm.
For more information call 366-2300 or visit www.trueworldgallery.com.  
Through 3/2 Works by Yucca Valley artists, ceramist John Greenfield and mixed media artist Bonnie Brady at A Roadside Attraction. 69137 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms. For more information call 362-4100.
Through 3/2 Works by Ellie Tyler and Drew Reese on view at The 29 Palms Inn. 73950 Inn Avenue, Twentynine Palms.  Call 367-3505 or visit www.29palmsinn.com for more information.
Through 3/3 Paintings by local artist, Barbara Matheney on display at the Hi Desert Nature Museum. The museum is at the Yucca Valley Community Center Complex at 57116 Twentynine Palms  Highway, Yucca Valley.  Admission is free, however donations support the educational mission of the museum. Call 369-7212 for or visit www.hidesertnaturemuseum.org for more information.
Through 3/7 A Passion for the Past, A vision for the Future.  Learn how and why museums collect, the history of museum collection and about the great museums of the world.  On view at the Hi Desert Nature Museum, 57090 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. Call 369-7212 or visit www.hidesertnaturemuseum.org for more information.
Through 2/9 "Wet on Wet" exhibit of process art paintings by William Loveless at The Red Arrow Gallery, Joshua Tree. Artist's reception 6:30-10pm. Loveless' paintings are created by dropping liquid media onto a surface of wet glue. Phone 366-2519 or email info@theredarrowgallery.com for more information.
2/2 "Rock of Ages," a ranger program at Joshua Tree National Park. One hour, one mile on and off trail to explore rock formations and discuss how they were formed. Meet at 11 am at Arch Rock trailhead, across from Site 9 at White Tank Campground. For more information call 367-5500 or visit http://www.nps.gov/jotr/
2/2 "Barker Dam Nature Hike," a ranger-led program at Joshua Tree National Park. One hour, half mile hike on mostly flat trail. Meet at 2 pm at Barker Dam parking area. For more information call 367-5500 or visit http://www.nps.gov/jotr/
2/2 "A Stellar Place," a one hour ranger presentation at Joshua Tree National Park. 7 pm in the nature center at Black Rock Campground. For more information call 367-5500 or visit http://www.nps.gov/jotr/
2/1-2/24 Adopt a Sailor. A new comedy presented at the Blak Box Theatre in Joshua Tree, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 7 pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit  www.hidesertculturalcenter.com or call 366-3777 for more information and
ticket sales.
2/4 "Keys Ranch Tour" in Joshua Tree National Park. Tour of a historic ranch (1 & 1/2 hours, 1/2 mile). Take the left route from the Y-intersection after Hidden Valley Campground. Follow the road for two miles to locked gate where guide will meet the group. Tours at 10 am and 1 pm. Tickets should be purchased in advance of the tour or as available at the ranch gate the day of the tour:  $5 per person/ $2.50 for children under age 12. Children under age 6.  For more information call 367-5500 or visit http://www.nps.gov/jotr/
2/8 "Rat Middens: Reconstructing the Lost World of Joshua Tree National Park," with biologist Camille Holmgren, Ph.D. Part of the Second Friday Lecture Series at the Old Schoolhouse Museum, 6760 National Park Drive, 29 Palms. Lectures begin at 7 pm; admission is $5 at the door. For additional information contact the Desert Institute at 367-5535 or visit www.joshuatree.org. 
2/9 6th Annual Dessert Soiree. A charity benefit party and auction, proceeds go to the Morongo Basin Mental Health Services and Yucca Valley Rotary Club community projects. Tickets are $25. Call Trish for information or tickets at 885-2180, visit www.sunsetrotary.org.
2/14 Artist's Reception for Black & White and Red All Over, a group show at A Roadside Attraction. Reception begins at 6pm, with live music and performance art. For more information call 368-8306 or email events@mbcac.org.
2/14 "Migrating Birds in the High Desert." Visit the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve with Dee Zeller to learn the birds that travel and reside in our area. Noon - 1pm. Part of Hi-Desert Nature Museum's Winter Lecture Series. Free admission, and beverages will be served. Call 369-7212 for more information. Hi-Desert Nature Museum is at 57090 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284. 
2/22-3/22 Bye Bye Birdie, directed by Patricia Tabeling, music by Charles Strouse. Evening shows start at 7 pm, matinees available, starting at 2:30 pm. Shows held at the John Calveri Theatre, 73637 Sullivan Road, Twentynine Palms.  Phone 760-361-4151 or visit www.theatre29.com for more information.
2/29 Fourth Annual Rubber Ducky Races, a fundraiser for the Morongo Basin Adult Health Services.  Event starts at 5pm with hors d'oeuvres, the races begin at 5:30pm. After the races will be dinner and a live auction. There are many ways to get involved: sponsoring a duck, place an ad in the event program, donate auction items or purchase event tickets. Call The MBAHS at 365-9661 or visit www.mbahs.org for more information.

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