A community news column for the Joshua Tree area, published weekly in the Hi-Desert Weekender.
“Conjuring Cathy Allen” is presented by Positional Projects with scheduled events, audio and self-guided tours through June 2.
Though our community lost Cathy in February 2022, you can experience the ethos of her art at her open studio located at 79098 Sunvale Road. Join on weekends or schedule a special visit by appointment to immerse yourself in Cathy’s cultural impact. Take a self-guided tour outdoors across Joshua Tree or Wonder Valley, engage in events in response to her work in Twentynine Palms, and get a firsthand look at the inspiration behind her life and work.
For more information or appointments, email [email protected], or reserve tickets for specific events at tinyurl.com/3r974kdn.
Activities include:
• Open studio from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through June 2 at 79098 Sunvale Road. No appointment necessary.
• Non-Urban Renewal Project exhibit is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at Visit 29 at 73484 Twentynine Palms Highway in Twentynine Palms. See images of 60 of Allen’s dwellings installations.
• Bring a blank garment, tote or natural fabric to the screen printing workshops using “Allen’s Wild & Wonder Full” design at 5:30 p.m. May 28 at 79098 Sunvale, Twentynine Palms. Space is limited; get tickets at bit.ly/ScreenWorkshop4CCAtix.
• The entire event will culminate with a closing party from 5 to 8 p.m. June 2 at 79098 Sunvale Road, Twentynine Palms.
Bring your favorite games and a snack to share to game night from 7 to 9 p.m. May 27 at the Beatnik Lounge at 61595 Twentynine Palms Highway in JT.
This is a new monthly event scheduled to continue on the last Monday of the month.
Harrison House Music Arts and Ecology welcomes back Warren Brush for this year’s “Introduction to Permaculture” weekend from 8 to 5 p.m. May 24-26 at 6881 Mt. Lassen Ave in JT.
Brush is an international permaculture teacher, designer and storyteller.
Learn the skills to plan, design and implement regenerative living systems that are in harmony with nature.
Tickets for the full course weekend and introductory talk are available at louharrisonhouse.org/events.
“Beneath the Desert Sky,” a fundraiser for Joshua Tree National Park Association, happens at 5 p.m. June 1 at the 29 Palms Inn at 73950 Inn Ave. in 29 Palms.
The evening will feature Giselle Woo & The Night Owls, Flames of Durga, Fatso Jenson and Dave Catching & Friends.
Doors open at 4 p.m. and music begins at 5.
Tickets are $68 per person at tinyurl.com/4hxshr2h.
If you’ve never been to Whitewater Preserve, June 8 is a great day to go. The Mojave Desert Land Trust is leading a free field trip from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This trip is open to all ages and Spanish language translation will be available.
The preserve spans 2,851 acres and is owned and managed by the Wildlands Conservancy. Interpretive hikes will be led by Mojave Desert Land Trust and Whitewater Preserve staff. Participants will also have time to explore on their own.
A bus will provide free transportation from Jacobs Park in Yucca Valley to the Whitewater Preserve and snacks will be provided. The bus leaves Jacobs Park (55680 Onaga Trail in Yucca Valley) at 8.30 a.m. and returns at 1 p.m.
RSVP is required. Save your free spot on the bus by registering at https://tinyurl.com/rmkdpjsf.
To find out more, call Mary Cook-Rhyne, MDLT education program manager, at (760) 360-5440, extension 226 or email [email protected].
Reminders:
The next fee-free day at Joshua Tree National Park is June 19 in conjunction with Juneteenth.
Mark your calendars for the Hi-Desert Pride Celebration from noon to 5 p.m. June 23 at the Beatnik Lounge at 61595 Twentynine Palms Highway.
Desert Split Open will host special guests and featured readers plus an open mic where everyone is welcome and invited to read LGBTQ+ poetry or prose, your own or someone else’s.
For up-to-date info on the celebration, follow @desertsplitopen on Instagram.
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If you have news for this column, call Dawn Davis at (760) 392-1293 or email [email protected].
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