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Greetings!
Well, it's cooler, and darker a lot of the time now. Autumn is in the air, and it feels goooooooood.
I'd like to thank all of you who came out to hear British folksinger Richard Grainger this past week - it was a great concert, wasn't it? I'd like to specially thank JT Village Realty for their support, as well as our series sponsors, and the Really Shooos, for joining me on some rowdy sea music to start off the evening. The Old Peculier was great (thanks Beatnikians!), and so was our audience. Thank you all.
Grainger, who hails from the moors of northern England, has taken a liking to the desert, and says he'd like to return next fall for another go 'round. Next time, we'll have to get him to tell his story of winning a family vacation. It's hilarious.
Up next, we've got the highly talented British actress, Jacalynne Flax, coming to perform the play, "Shirley Valentine," at the Hi-Desert Playhouse, October 21-23. The weekends' performances will be a benefit for the Playhouse, which is in dire financial jeopardy. If help doesn't come through soon, the doors to the best combination theatre and musical venue in this area, will shut.
Please, let's not let that happen. I strongly urge you to take a night out and see "Shirley Valentine." You'll enjoy yourself, and you'll be helping the Playhouse be able to continue bringing us its tasty lineup of cultural treats for all to enjoy.
If you are looking for a way to become culturally involved with our hi-desert home and to help it thrive, please consider becoming a member of the Hi- Desert Playhouse Guild, or making a donation toward the costs of running that wonderful theatre.
Thanks as always for your support. The October/November issue of the magazine is out. I hope you enjoy it.
Steve Brown, Publisher and Executive Editor for The Sun Runner Magazine, in beautiful, sunny, Twentynine Palms, California.
Sun Runner Picks for October 14 - 20
Here are The Sun Runner Magazine's picks for some of the best in Arts Entertainment coming up this week in the Hi-Desert! Please visit our Calendar section at www.thesunrunner.com for the most comprehensive calendar of Arts Entertainment in the Morongo Basin!
Today, Friday, Oct. 14
Friday Night Folk, The awesome yet humble, Tim Easton, 7-9 p.m.
GreySide with Brad Buddy Mercer. 7 p.m. Pappy Harriet's Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956.
Pioneer Days, Luckie Park, 29 Palms. See below for details.
Pioneer Days Battle of the Bands. 7 p.m. The Sibleys open and host. 8 p.m. - the battle of the bands featuring Marne Kelly, Rathmus, The Tyro Team and The Aliens. Luckie Park, 29 Palms.
Saturday, Oct. 15
Start your weekend right with the Yucca Valley Certified Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, at the Park Ride in west Yucca Valley at Highway 62 Kickapoo Trail. Remember - you are what you eat.
Dave Theriault on classical guitar, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m, Arjuna and the Humwichawa Chanters, 8-10 p.m. at Water Canyon Coffee Co., 55844 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley. (760)365-7771.
Catch Mindee Jaye's Local Music Spotlight, with two hours of local music and guests, every Saturday night, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Z-107.7 FM.
Old west re-enactments, 2:30 p.m. on Mane St. in Pioneertown, Gunfighters for Hire and Pioneertown Posse. Free.
GreySide Pappy Harriet's Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760) 365-5956.
Oct. 1-30
"The Gin Game". $10 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. The Groves Cabin Theater, 8768 Desert Willow Trail, Morongo Valley. (760)365-4523.
Pioneer Days, Luckie Park, 29 Palms. See below for details.
Sixth Ever Wonder Valley Music Fest. 7 p.m.: Dan Montgomery. 7:50: The Sibleys. 8:40: New Maximum Donkey. 9:30: Ben Vaughn Desert Classic. 10:30: I See Hawks In LA. The Palms, Amboy Road. www.thesibleys.info.
Sunday, Oct. 16
Open Mic Night, Water Canyon Coffee Water Canyon Coffee Co., 55844 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley. (760)365-7771.
Radio Free Joshua Tree. Hosted by Ted Quinn. 8 p.m. Joshua Tree Beatnik Cafe, 61597 29 Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree. (760)366-2090.
Old west re-enactments, 2:30 p.m. on Mane St. in Pioneertown, Gunfighters for Hire and Pioneertown Posse. Free.
"The Gin Game." $10 2:30 p.m. The Groves Cabin Theater, 8768 Desert Willow Trail, Morongo Valley. (760)365-4523.
Pioneer Days, Luckie Park, 29 Palms. See below for details.
The Rojer Arnold Band. 6 p.m. Pappy Harriet's Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365-5956.
Monday, Oct. 17
Pappy's Original Songwriters Showcase, 6-9 p.m. Pappy Harriet's Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760)365- 5956.
Flamenco guitar by Tommy Paul. 7 p.m. 29 Palms Inn, 73950 Inn Avenue, 29 Palms. (760) 367-3505.
Tuesday, Oct. 18
Tuesday Jazz and Blues, featuring Kennyâs Blues and Kenny Brown. 6-8 p.m., Water Canyon Coffee Co., 55844 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley. (760)365-7771.
Tuesday Open Film Night. Hosted by Blake Brousseau. 8 p.m. Joshua Tree Beatnik Cafe, 61597 29 Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree. (760)366- 2090.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
The world famous Open Mic Night at the Joshua Tree Beatnik Cafe, 61597 29 Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree. (760)366-2090.
J. Reuben Silverbird. Apache singer flautist. Institute of Mentalphysics. 59700 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. Tickets: $15 (800)394- 1508.
Thursday, Oct. 20
The Thursday Night Songwriting, Poetry Rhythm Club. Great mix of musical and spoken word guests from home and abroad. Sponsored by The Sun Runner. Water Canyon Coffee Co., 55844 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley. (760)365- 7771.
Ongoing
Photos by Shirley Buch. B and negative photos of desert scenes. Chelsiâs Custom Framing, 57490 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. (760)902-0612
The Wild Wooly World of Fairy Fashioner, Piper Cort. Closes Oct. 14. If you love fairies and all that is magical, make this show a must! A Roadside Attraction, 69197 29 Palms Highway, 29 Palms. (760)362-4100.
Steve Rieman Art Show. Through Oct. 24. Mixed media painter, earthworks artist, and metal sculptor. Hi-Desert Nature Museum, 57116 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday- Sunday. (760)369-7212.
Through Oct. Artwork by Laura Peterson- Volz on display at the Crossroads Cafe in Joshua Tree.
Through Oct. 30 - Gillick Lear Exhibit. Watercolorist Audrey Gillick will display her desert landscape paintings, and Anne Lear will exhibit her acrylic, gouache, and collage work through October. Hi-Desert Water District Building, 55439 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley.
Through Oct. 31 - Cynthia Cox Exhibit. The walls are resounding with art as well as music at Beatnik CafŽ this fall, featuring the art of Cynthia Cox in October. Joshua Tree Beatnik CafŽ, 61597 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree. (760)366-2090.
October Art Show at 29 Palms Art Gallery. Featured artists are Allen Barter of 29 Palms (mixed media), Diane Best of Joshua Tree and Mary Austin Klein of Los Angeles (drawings/paintings), and 29 Palms Artistsâ Guild members. Art reception Sunday, Oct. 2, from 12 to 3 p.m. Regular hours Wed.-Sun., 12 to 3 p.m. 29 Palms Art Gallery, 74055 Cottonwood Drive, 29 Palms. (760)367-7819.
Suzanne Ross Exhibit. Mixed media and three- dimensional paper sculptures by local artist Suzanne Ross will be exhibited through Dec. 4. 29 Palms Inn, 75950 Inn Avenue (off Nat. Park Dr.), 29 Palms. Open 7 days a week.
Ted Quinn's Art Show, "Emerging at Mid-Career." Joshua Tree Beatnik Cafe, 61597 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. (760)366-2090.
Coming Up ...
"Shirley Valentine," the Barking Pupfish CD Release Party, Dimitry Kirillov's photography, Bingo, Mafia Masquerade Ball, Starry Nights, Open Studios, and more, more, more.
CANCELLED: "Joshua Tree," the music festival, (as opposed to the Joshua Tree Music Festival), scheduled for this weekend, has been cancelled. Go see the Sixth Ever Wonder Valley Music Fest instead!
Desert Music Foundation Fifth Annual Scholarship Concerts Recitals
The Desert Music Foundation will be hosting its fifth annual Scholarship Concerts and Recitals Program (formerly the J.A.M.S. Scholarship Recital Series) at the Hi-Desert Playhouse December 3 and 4 at 2 p.m. Student musicians of all ages and all instruments in the Morongo Basin and Coachella Valley need to prepare now and submit their application no later than November 7 to participate either as a ãConcert Participantä or as a "Scholarship Contender." Finalist contenders for scholarships will be announced by the end of November. All participating musicians must be sponsored by a current music instructor.
"Student musicians are able to gain experience performing as a recitalist on one of the two days, or they may participate as a scholarship contender," explained Jarrod Radnich, founder of the program.
The scholarship program has two divisions for competition: Instrumental and Vocal. Student musicians interested in the competition aspect of the concert program are urged to begin now on their scholarship contender packet as thoroughness carries heavy points in the preliminary screening process. All performing student musicians, whether they compete or not, receive written critiques from our panel of professional adjudicators. "When student musicians work so hard for months for their five minutes on stage, they deserve to know what worked, and what they might improve on during the next year of studies," noted Radnich.
The local Rotary International Club will be participating with scholarships and adjudicators, as well as taking the top scholarship winners on to a larger regional Rotary International competition in Winter of 2006.
Scholarship applications can be found at The Basin Wide Foundation Office, Brown's Music Store in Yucca Valley, the Joshua Tree Parks and Recreation Office, or at the 29 Palms Parks and Recreation Office. You can also send a self addressed stamped envelope (mail time permitting) to: DMF Scholarship Concerts Recitals, HC-1, Box 1092, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, or call (760) 366-0270 for more information. The Desert Music Foundation is a committee of the Basin Wide Foundation, a Non- Profit 501.c3 organization.
Be part of the excitement on the red carpet in Bangkok!
The 2006 Bangkok International Film Festival, bringing together the best of Asian and international film, along with a host of Hollywood and world celebrities, is working with The Sun Runner and Custom Travel Services to offer a VIP festival trip package that is a trip of a lifetime.
If you love film, exploring new cultures and places, and meeting people from around the world, you won't want to miss our Festival VIP Trip. Enjoy Bangkok's amazing sights, and participate in special events in the company of Her Royal Highness, Princess Ubulratana of Thailand, and film stars like Oliver Stone, Val Kilmer, Jackie Chan, Jeremy Irons, Michael Douglas, Bai Ling and many others.
This truly is a chance to have a cultural experience rarely equaled anywhere else. See the best of Bangkok, the best of Asian and International film, and have a five-star stay. For film, international celebrities, culture, shopping, massage, fine dining and exploration, join us at the 2006 Bangkok International Film Festival.
For more information on the 2006 Bangkok International Film Festival VIP Trip, please contact Syble Breihan at Custom Travel Service, (760)365-3389.
And if you're in the mood for something just as exciting, but halfway around the world in a different direction, Karin Winkler is leading a special small group tour to Austria for Christmas this year. Give her a call at (760)366-2414 for information.
Or visit Karin's travel site
Upcoming Really Fun Really Shooo Events
HALLOWEEN PERFORMANCE PARTY @ THE BEATNIK - REALLYSHOOO hosts performs for the evening 10/31. Write linnea@jtbeat.com for info. BEATNIK CAFE, 61597 29 PALMS HIGHWAY, JOSHUA TREE (760) 366-2090 FREE 8 PM.
Starting in November we'll be hosting the REALLYSHOOO BEATNIK FAIS DO DO Cajun, Zydeco, R and world music for your dancing pleasure. The 4th Friday of every month aired live on Beatnik Radio. www.jtbeat.com for info (760) 366- 2090 FREE 8 pm BEATNIK CAFE 61597 29 PALMS HIGHWAY, JOSHUA TREE.
THE FESTIVAL OF WATERS in DHS. Celebrating the BEST water in the world. Sat. Oct. 15 and The REALLYSHOOO KIDS REVUE Show on Sun. Oct. 16. info 329-6403 HOT SPRINGS PARK PALM DRIVE 8TH ST. DESERT HOT SPRINGS FREE 1 PM.
THE HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE BALL HIGH DESERT PLAYHOUSE 61231 29 PALMS HIGHWAY, JOSHUA TREE 366-3777 $5 Billy REALLY will be Shawn Mafia's guest on accordion and keyboards 7 pm. Listen for Billy REALLY on Shawn Mafia's upcoming sure to be awesome new CD.
Hispanic Film Festival
Come celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by attending the 5th Annual International Hispanic Film Festival, October 14-16, at Cinemas Palme D'Or. This yearâs festival includes some of the most acclaimed and anticipated films of the year.
The Opening Night film is the West Coast premiere of "Culture Clash in AmeriCCa" starring the renowned Latino performance group, Culture Clash, and directed by Emilio Estevez.
Filmed before a live audience, this hilarious and insightful look at life in today's America is an anthology of skits and monologues portraying diverse American immigrants. Inspiration for these fascinating characters and stories came from thousands of interviews conducted nationwide during a period of 20 years, by Culture Clash.
The festival is extremely proud to announce that Culture Clash is scheduled to appear live to introduce this sure to be talked about film. And stay afterwards for the Opening Night Party and Reception.
The Saturday night Centerpiece film is "Nine Lives," which opens exclusively on October 14 in New York and Los Angeles, and on October 15 at Cinemas Palme D'Or.
Call: (760)779-0430 for reservations for special screenings, and showtimes. Cinemas Palme D'Or is at the Westfield Palm Desert, 72840 Highway 111, Palm Desert.
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Annual Pioneer Days Celebration comes to 29 Palms
Oct. 13-16
Pioneer Days 29 Palms. Presented by 29 Palms Chamber of Commerce. PD Parade on Saturday morning at 10, with Firefighters annual Pancake Breakfast starting at 6 a.m. Events on Thurs. through Sun. include: Carnival, fairground activities, community booths, beer garden, vendors, Pioneer Days Rodeo, music concerts, cow chip bingo and more at Luckie Park all weekend. Information: 29 Palms Chamber of Commerce (760)367-3445.
Oct. 13-16 -
Carnival at Luckie Park, Pioneer Days, 29 Palms. Thursday 4-10 p.m. (Wristband Night); Friday 4 p.m. to 12 midnight; Saturday 4 p.m. to midnight; Sunday noon to 6 p.m. (Wristband Day). Luckie Park, 29 Palms.
Oct. 15 -
Firefighter's Pancake Breakfast, Pioneer Days, 29 Palms. 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday (before the Parade) at the 29 Palms Fire Station, Adobe Road south of highway, 29 Palms.
Oct. 15 -
Pioneer Days Parade, 29 Palms. 10 a.m. Saturday. Don't miss this annual Pioneer Days community tradition!
Oct. 15 - Annual Bucky Bucklin Arm Wrestling contest, Pioneer Days, 29 Palms. Tournament time 4 p.m. at Luckie Park. Entry forms at Chamber office (760)367-3445.
Oct. 16 - Pioneer Days Pet Parade. 11 a.m. Luckie Park. Pre-register by 5 p.m. Oct. 12. $5 Information: 29 Palms Chamber of Commerce, 73660 Civic Center Dr., 29 Palms. (760)367-3445.
Pioneer Days information
Don't miss Jacalynne Flax as "Shirley Valentine"
Don't miss the fantastic British actress, Jacalynne Flax, as she performs "Shirley Valentine," in one weekend of benefit performances for the Hi- Desert Playhouse, October 21-23!
October 21-23: The Sun Runner Presents: "Shirley Valentine." The charming story of an English housewife's escape from domestic drudgery to a romantic getaway on a Greek island. Enjoy an evening of fine theatre, with limited cafe seating available.
The Desert Sun wrote about the play, "the divine Jacalynne Flax gives a powerhouse performance." Play by Willy Russell, starring: Jacalynne Flax, director and original set design by: Peter Flax, stage manager: Michael Popiel. A benefit for the Hi-Desert Playhouse. Let's get the Playhouse a new roof! And be sure to congratulate Jacalynne and Peter Flax on their newly earned American citizenship! Just don't expect their British accents to change anytime soon. Friday, October 21, 8 p.m. Saturday, October 22, 8 p.m. Sunday, October 23, 2:30 p.m.Tickets only $15! Esteemed Front Row Sponsor: Melissa Baxter of Hi-Desert Realty.
7 p.m., Friday, October 28 -
The Mafia Masquerade Ball - a costumed Halloween bash, with Shawn Mafia and the Ten Cent Thrills, and very special guests, Mighty Jack and more!
Verb from KQ92 FM will be the master of ceremonies for the evening's costume ball. Come in costume and celebrate! Mafia will be live on stage with the Ten Cent Thrills, after their performance at Gram Fest 2005 and the Temecula Tractor Races, celebrating the upcoming release of their new CD, "Death in D Major," Mafia and his backing band, the Ten Cent Thrills, definitely put on a show to be remembered. Adult content. Tickets only $5! You can't get a six-pack for that price anymore! Front Row Sponsors: Mountain Valley Memorial Park and Wiefels and Son Funeral Directors. How appropriate can you get?!
For tickets: The Hi-Desert Playhouse, 61231 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. (760)366-3777.
Sun Runner Showcases are sponsored by The Sun Runner Magazine, Hi-Desert Publishing, Hi-Desert Playhouse, Rock-It-Man CDs, the Joshua Tree Beatnik Cafe, and IDavid GraFicks, and are welcomed by KX96 FM Hot Country. Join us as a Sun Runner Showcase sponsor! Please contact Warren Summer at (760)366-2414.
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