There are Still Some Tickets Left for "The Pajama Game" Opening Night Gala at Theatre 29!
The Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the opening night of Theatre 29's next production, the classic hit Broadway Musical, "The Pajama Game". Doors open at 6:00pm Friday, July 2nd for a social hour featuring hors d'oeuvres and beverages, the curtain will open at 7:00pm.
"The Pajama Game", based on Richard Bissell's novel 7 ½ Cents, is a romantic comedy set at a pajama factory in the 1950's. The novel was turned into a play that debuted on Broadway in 1954, as well as a movie that starred America's beloved Doris Day in 1958.
The show features a multi-talented cast of some 25 live performers, classic music such as "Hey There", "7 ½ cents", and "Once-a-Year-Day", great choreography, and distinctive costuming. "The Pajama Game" is directed by outgoing Chamber President Gary Daigneault with Musical Direction by Ed Will. Choreography is being created by Twentynine Palms High School graduate and current Fresno State College theatre student Shelby Art.
Tickets for the opening night event only are $25.00. Limited quantities are available, so please contact the Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce as soon as possible to reserve your tickets for the opening night gala. All proceeds from opening night benefit the Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce. Please contact the Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce at (760) 367-3445 to purchase tickets or for more information.
"The Pajama Game" will run five weekends through July 31st with performance Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00pm. A Thursday show is set for 7:00pm July 15th, and a 2:30 Matinee Sunday, July 25. Tickets (except for the Opening Night Gala) are $12.00 for regular admission, $10.00 for Seniors and Military and $10.00 for Children under 12 and Students with I.D., the show is suitable for children. For tickets or more information go to the Theatre 29 website at www.theatre29.com or call the Box Office at
760-361-4151.
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*New Host, New Day for "Z107.7 Local Music Showcase"
After six years on Saturday evenings, the "Z107.7 Local Music Showcase" is moving to a different day with a new host. Singer/Songwriter and cultural activist Ted Quinn will be hosting the show which has now moved to Sundays from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m..
The radio show highlights the unique, distinctive and notably quirky sound of the musicians that populate the Morongo Basin. Each week Quinn will play nothing but local artists along with live interviews, live performances, and an insight into the local music scene that only an accomplished musician like himself can .
Ted Quinn moved from Hollywood and a childhood acting career to Joshua Tree in the early 90's, where he was instrumental in establishing the Rancho de la Luna recording studio with friend and collaborator Fred Drake. Over the past decade, Quinn has hosted thousands of performances locally in his weekly open mic's, as seen in the PBS-aired documentary; "Nowhere Now: The Ballad of Joshua Tree." The recently released "Mother & Child" is Quinn's ninth album recorded since moving to the desert he has amassed a songbook containing over 100 of his original compositions, "Things Worth Keeping."
Z107.7 Program Director Gary Daigneault said the move was made for two reason. The first is to allow the musicians featured on the show to enjoy hearing themselves on the Morongo Basin's number one radio station. The former Saturday evening time occurred at a time when they were working gigs at area clubs, bars, and coffeehouses. The second reason is to allow the programming on the station to flow with more continuity. The former Saturday slot was immediately followed by "Hot Mix", a four-hour modern up tempo dance mix show that was at times a jarring transition from the much more mellow and mostly blues-based local sounds.
Z107.7 personality Manny Flores will be acting as Quinn's producer for the show. Former "Z107.7 Local Music Showcase" host Mindee Jaye has moved on to new full-time responsibilities aboard the Twentynine Palms Marine Base, precluding her being able to continue with the show. Daigneault had high Praise for Jaye, saying, "Mindee will be missed very much by the staff here at Z107.7 and her many loyal listeners. She originated the show and skillfully grew it into a Morongo Basin institution, we wish her success and happiness."
Local artists who are interested in having their music played in the program or looking for an interview opportunity or live performances can contact Ted Quinn by Calling Z107.7 at 760-366-8471 or via e-mail at kcdzted@gmail.com. The "Z107.7 Local Music Showcase", Sundays from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. is designed for those artists who actually live and/or perform here in the Morongo Basin. Musicians who are not licensed are required to give specific copyright permission to the radio station. Z107.7, with the most listeners in the Morongo Basin, is locally owned and operated and is one of the few commercial radio stations that encourage and give air time exposure to independent, local musicians.
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*Hi-Desert Medical Center Infusion Clinic Expands Service Hours*
Hi-Desert Medical Center's infusion clinic, located on the hospital's medical-surgical unit, has recently expanded its hours. The clinic is now open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The infusion clinic at Hi-Desert Medical Center provides medication therapies and blood products including transfusions. Not to be confused with a pain clinic or chemotherapy clinic, the infusion clinic supplies IV medications and newer therapies such as those currently marketed as once-a-year treatments for osteoporosis. Other typical procedures include treatment for chronic anemia and IV antibiotics for infections. Recently, the clinic has also begun the insertion of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC lines) that are used for longer termed IV therapy.
The clinic is staffed by specially-trained RNs familiar with the newest IV medications and will feature new bedside charting of procedures. Appointments are coordinated by the central scheduling desk. Central scheduling may be reached at 760-366-6358.
Hi Desert Memorial Health Care District is comprised of 179 licensed beds: the Hi Desert Medical Center, a modern, 59 bed primary care hospital and the Continuing Care Center, a 120 bed skilled nursing i Desert Memorial Health Care district 6324.onal materials will be provided. eukemia, and cancers of the lung, bladder, and kidfacility on the campus of Hi Desert Medical Center. Along with a wide range of quality inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services, the District operates the Airway Outpatient Center-a full-service surgery and diagnostic center, the Behavioral Health Centre-an intensive mental health outpatient program, and family health clinics providing medical specialists for Medi-Cal patients. Home health and hospice and a variety of community education and outreach services are also provided.
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*Homestead Park Ready for 3rd of July Celebration*
July 3, 2010
The Homestead Valley Park and the Sunset Rotary are ready for the 12th annual third of July Independence Day Celebration. This event is free to the public. Gates open at 4:00pm Saturday July 3rd. Homestead Park is located at 1501 Belfield Blvd. in Landers. Celebrators are urged to bring chairs. No outside food or beverages are allowed inside the park.
Organizers tout many improvements to make this family event a safe, enjoyable, and memorable one. The Park has significantly increased the quality and selection of the food and beverages. BBQ will be serving Turkey drumsticks, ribs, chicken and more. The Park will be serving Hamburgers and Hot Dogs. Yucca Valley Sunset Rotary will be offering Nachos, Frappuccinos, a wide variety of sodas. Also, a shaved ice vendor will be serving their cool treats. For the spirited consumer Rotarians are serving their famous Cuervo Gold Margaritas. Beer on tap and wine coolers will also be. The park has added a "cool room" for seniors and those in medical need. The Rotary Bounce House and midway games are available for the kids.
The event has grown to such a point that a shuttle service will be available to the Park. Overflow parking will be available at Gubler Orchids and next to the Landers Post Office (Reche Rd and Landers Lane). The shuttle service will begin at 6:00 pm. and run continuously until 11:00pm. The round trip cost is $1.00 per person. "We hope this will make it easier for people to get to the park without having to walk such a long distance." Rotary President Chris Gubler said.
Schedule of Events:
Gates open at 4:00 pm to the sounds of the Escalante's, and continues with Jam sessions until 6:45. 5:00 pm. the Horseshoe tournament begins.
7:00 pm. the Color guard from the Twenty-nine Palms Marine Corps, will be presenting the colors in a patriotic opening Ceremony.
7:30 pm. international recording Blues sensation Glenn Patrik will begin his headliner performance.
9:15 pm. Fireworks!
9:40-11:00 pm. Glenn Patrik's bands encore performance.
11:00 pm. Park closes.
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*Yucca Valley Rotary Presents Free 4th of July Celebration!*
July 4, 2010
Join your friends and neighbors in Yucca Valley this fourth of July for a special free celebration of Independence Day. The evening will feature music, a high energy dance show, Military equipment and color guard, food, specialty items, and a fabulous synchronized fireworks show.
The festivities begin at 6:00pm, Sunday, July 4, 2010, at the Yucca Valley High School Football Field with a fabulous static display of Military equipment and Marines including a spectacular M1A1 Abrams Battle Tank from the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base, and the opening of the snack bar.
The Z107-7 Mobile DJ Music Show with Manny Flores starts at 6:45pm with a wide variety of patriotic and modern recorded music for all ages and tastes.
Rotarian volunteers at the snack bar will serve hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, water, soft drinks, and other goodies.
The popular 'Glo-Rings' will be available at sunset, these non toxic chemical rings glow brightly in the dark and always create a spectacle on their own.
At 8:45 p.m., a Color Guard from the Twentynine Palms Marine Base will honor the flag and remind the crowd of the cost of the freedom being celebrated.
At 9:00 p.m., it is the largest fireworks show in the History of Yucca Valley. Pyro-Spectaculars, the same company that produces the fireworks for the Olympics and the Super Bowl, will light up the desert sky with aerial displays. The fireworks show will be electronically synchronized to special patriotic music, this years fireworks show includes even more effects than last year s spectacular Fireworks. Only those in attendance will get to see a series of spectacular ground displays which will honor the birthday of the greatest nation on earth.
Up to 5,000 people are estimated to be in attendance at the event. An additional 15,000 people are estimated to be watching the fireworks from their yards, porches, and from vehicles parked throughout the area.
This year their will be no public fireworks display aboard the Twentynine Palms Marines Base and residents from the Twentynine Palms area are cordially invited to the Yucca valley event.
The 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks show is free, although donations will be requested at the gates. Donations from Major sponsors; The Town of Yucca Valley, Burrtec Waste and Recycling, The Hi-Desert Star, Z107-7 Radio, as well as generous donations from area businesses and individuals are making the free fireworks show possible.
The fireworks show and celebration have been presented annually since 1984, when local residents and business owners Gary and Wendy Hann and a group of volunteers started the tradition. In 1991, the celebration grew beyond the ability of the private group to put it on and the Hann's turned the responsibility over to the Rotary Club of Yucca Valley.
The Rotary Club Fireworks Committee is Chaired by John Babrowski. The Miss Yucca Valley Court sell the Glo-rings and Ignazio Ficara is in charge of the fund-raising. Volunteers from the Yucca Valley High School Interact club will help by vending the specialty items on the grounds. Most of the 35 members of the Yucca Valley Noon Rotary Club are involved in putting on this major annual undertaking.
All residents of the Morongo Basin are invited to bring a picnic, blankets and lawn chairs to the Yucca Valley High School Football field this July 4th to enjoy this special year 2010 traditional celebration of freedom.
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*Auditions this Monday at Theatre 29 for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"*
July 5, 2010
Theatre 29 and Director Kathryn Ferguson have set Auditions for the fifth production of Theatre 29's 2010 season, the new musical comedy, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee", for Monday, July 5th at 7:00pm on the Main Stage at Theatre 29, 73637 Sullivan Road, (across from Barr Lumber) in the City of Twentynine Palms.
This fresh new musical comedy, winner of two 2005 Tony awards, tells the story of six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.
It will take the stage for five weeks beginning August 27th through September 25th. Multi-Award winning Veteran director Kathryn Ferguson will be seeking a cast of nine singer/actors for this fast paced production. The six "child" roles will be played by adults (as originally conceived on Broadway). There are no roles for children under the age of 18.
The director asks that those who audition come prepared with either a karaoke tape or professional backing track as accompaniment, (No background vocals, please!) as there will be no live accompaniment available. Dress to move.
Be prepared for cold reading, pre-selected sides are available for review on our website, www.theatre29.com , choose the "Auditions" tab and follow the links.
Music samples from the production are also available on that page. Also seeking technical support in stagehand and set construction capacities and volunteer "Audience Wranglers" as the show is audience participatory.
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" will run five weekends from August 27 to September 25, 2010 with performances Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00pm. A Thursday show will be at 7:00pm on September 9, and a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. on September 19.
For more information, contact the director, Kathryn Ferguson via email at theatre29programs@msn.com or call the Box Office at (760) 361-4151.
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