Twentynine Palms Annual Street Fair and Car Show
Quickly Approaching!
The Annual Twentynine Palms Street Fair and Car Show
is coming up quickly! This Friday, June 4, 2010 from
6:00pm until 10:00pm, numerous company and
individual vendors, along with many classic cars, trucks,
and motorcycles will line Twentynine Palms Highway.
The Downtown street will fill with locals and visitors
alike, hungry for good food, great entertainment, a look
at great cars, and a fun evening.
The Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce is
encouraging individuals that would like to participate in
the car show to pre-register at the Chamber of
Commerce offices at 73484 Twentynine Palms
Highway.
This year, our categories include classic car (pre-1980),
modern car (1980-present), under construction, truck,
sport bike, street bike, as well as a new category for
trikes this year. Registration fees have dropped by
$10.00 per vehicle this year, $20.00 in advance, and
$25.00 the day of the event.
Registration forms are available at the Chamber offices,
as well as on our website,
www.29chamber.org.
Last year's Annual Street Fair and Car Show saw more
than 100 cars, 24 vendors and more than 3,000
attendees. We look forward to an even bigger event this
year!
The 2010 Twentynine Palms Annual Street Fair and Car
Show is sponsored by Z107.7 FM, The City of
Twentynine Palms, Roughley Manor, Williams Insurance
Service, NAPA Auto Parts, Navy Federal Credit Union,
Corbin For Council, Burrtec, Marr Realty and Rentals,
Beltz Portable Toilets and Deep 6 Productions.
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This Year's Chamber Installation Dinner to be a Tropical Affair!
The Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce is
inviting its members, community leaders, and area
residents to attend its upcoming Installation of Officers,
Saturday, June 19, 2010, at the new Headquarters
building, located at 5864 Adobe Road.
There will be a social hour beginning at 6:00pm, with
dinner and celebrations beginning at 7:00pm. Dinner is
being catered to match the "Survivor Island 29" theme,
and will be provided by local restaurants and food
vendors.
In keeping with the lighthearted "Survivor Island 29
theme", feel free to break out the Hawaiian shirts and
Island accessories, and be ready to enjoy yourself!
Entertainment will be provided by the Z107.7 Mobile DJ
with a special appearance by the "Hawaiian Honeys"
Polynesian dancers. Rumor has is that current board
President Gary Daigneault will be voted off the island by
a vote of the tribal board council.
In contrast to past years, the winners of the Twentynine
Palms Chamber of Commerce community awards will
not be revealed until the awards ceremony. We
encourage all members of the community to come out
and support those who have gone (and continue to go)
above and beyond the call of duty to support our great
city.
In addition, the following individuals will be installed as
2010-2011 members of the Twentynine Palms
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors:
President: Gary DeMaroney
Vice President: Andy Patel
Secretary: Syndee Slayton
Treasurer: Margaret Chaffer
Reservations will be available at the new Twentynine
Palms Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center
offices, located at 73484 Twentynine Palms Highway.
Seats will be $25 each. Please feel free to contact our
office at (760) 367-3445 for more information.
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Theatre 29 Accepting Submissions for 2011 Season
Theatre 29 is beginning the process of selecting plays,
comedies, dramas and musicals, for their 2011 season.
Area theatrical directors are being invited to submit
suggested plays for consideration.
Directors are reminded that Theatre 29 is dedicated to
producing plays that are family-oriented and will attract a
general audience. Directors submitting for the 2011
season must submit a script and an estimation of the
shows budget, including, at least, estimated royalties
and script costs.
Directors can request a particular time slot but are not
guaranteed their requested time frame will be available
The Theatre 29 play selection committee will review all
requests and submit a recommended 2011 season line-
up to the Board of Directors for review. The full Board will
review proposed scripts and make the final
determination.
Theatre 29 is an all volunteer Non-Profit Community
theater that operates as an independent 501(c)3 tax
exempt organization. All Directors, Performers,
backstage crew and theatre staff are unpaid volunteers.
Musicals are allowed a stipend budget for musicians.
Theatre 29 will present seven productions (Including
their traditional Haloween Haunt Event) during the 2011
calendar year. Each play will run 12 performances over a
5 week run. Each play will have a Thursday performance
the third week and a matinee the fourth week. matinees
will be on Saturdays or Sundays at the discretion of the
director. The schedule allows for a minimum 7 week
rehearsal cycle. All shows are produced at the John
Calveri Theater at 73637 Sullivan Road in the City of
Twentynine Palms.
The tentative 2011 schedule is:
Show 1 January 14 - February 12
Show 2 March 11 - April 9
Show 3 May 6 - June 4
Show 4 July 1-July 30
Show 5 August 26 - September 24
(Halloween Haunt) October 14-31
Show 6 November 18 - December 17
Directors are asked to submit their requests to:
Theatre 29 Play selection committee
c/o Gary Daigneault
6448 Hallee Road #5
Joshua Tree, Ca. 92252
The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2011.
Directors can review their responsibilities on the
Directors page at www.theatre29.com . For further
information call Theatre 29 Board President Gary
Daigneault at 760-366-8471.
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*Theatre 29 Announces Casting for "The Pajama Game"*
Theater 29 and Directors Gary Daigneault and Ed Will,
have completed the casting for this years summer
blockbuster musical, "The Pajama Game", with book by
George Abbot and Richard Bissel, music and lyrics by
Richard Adler and Jerry Ross.
Based on the novel 7 1/2 cents by Richard
Bissell, "Pajama Game" is set in the 1950s in a pajama
factory. The new manager finds himself falling for the
union leader, but at the same time finds himself at odds
with her as they are in the middle of a labor dispute over
a 7 1/2 cent raise.
A classic piece of American theatre, the musical opened
on Broadway in 1954, the 1958 movie by the same
name starred Doris Day.
Cast as Babe Williams the female lead, the feisty leader
of the union grievance committee, is Courtney McElrath,
a newcomer to Theatre 29 out of Palm Desert. In the
male lead as Sid Sorokin, the attractive and hardworking
new Superintendent of the pajama factory, is Cody
Joseph, a Theatre 29 veteran and the daytime voice of
Z107.7 Radio.
The Part of Mr. Hassler, the strict President of the Sleep-
Tite Pajama factory is Ron Bryant, a local school
teacher. Gladys, Mr. Hassler's quick-witted, intelligent
and attractive Secretary, is Twentynine Palms native
Sabrina Olson, who will be making her last appearance
of many at Theatre 29 before she flies off with the U.S.
Air Force.
Other Supporting roles are Kent Eckhart, a newcomer to
the area as Hines, a comic character with a jealous
streak. An efficiency expert "a time study man" he is in
love with Gladys. Mabel, Sid's secretary, is being played
by Cindy Daigneault in her second show at Theatre 29.
Prez, the President of the union at the factory who
chases women even though he is married, will be
portrayed by veteran actor James Hodgson. The pajama
salesman Max will be played in a gender switch by
Cathy Inscore. Mae, a factory worker and member of the
grievance committee, is Lisa Goldberg of Palm Desert.
Arwen Jordan-Zimmerman of Yucca Valley is Brenda,
another factory worker. Adrienne Guerrero, also from
Yucca Valley plays Poopsie. Babe's agreeable and kind
father, Pops, is played by Joshua Tree radio personality
Les Taylor.
A strong ensemble highlights the "Pajama game", Aaron
Fagan is Joe, April Brady plays Mara, Summer Mark is
Virginia, Brad Holt is Charlie, Cyrus Short as numerous
factory workers, Judy Andreshak, Candice Hescock, Kim
Weider, and Robin Wanless round out the
accomplished cast.
"The Pajama Game" will open July 2nd and run five
weekends through July 31st with performances Friday
and Saturday nights at 7:00 p.m.. A Thursday show is
set for 7:00 p.m. July 15th, and a Saturday matinee at
2:30 p.m. July 25th.
Theatre 29 is located at 73637 Sullivan Road in
Twentynine Palms (right around the corner from Barr
Lumber).
Tickets are $12,00 for regular admission, $10.00 for
Seniors and Military, and $8.00 for children uder 12 and
students with ID.
The opening night gala, with tickets at $25.00, is being
sponsored as a fund-raiser by the Twentynine Palms
Chamber of Commerce.
To make reservations, call the Theatre 29 Box Office at
760-361-4151 or go online to: www.theatre29.com .
Theatre 29 is a non-profit, all-volunteer, Community
Theater organization with an IRS 501(c)3 tax exempt
status.
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*Muir Roots: At One with the Wild: 2nd Friday Old Schoolhouse Lecture Series*
June 11, 2010
Join David Jesse McChesney, photographer and author,
to experience the beauty of nature. Following in the
footsteps of naturalist John Muir, McChesney will
discuss the profound effect of the desert and other
wilderness lands on his lifestyle, artistic priorities, and
life's purpose. The audience will learn how he captures
wildlife portraitures and natural spectacles throughout
National Parks and wildlife refuges in the western
hemisphere. Attendees will view his stunning images of
wolves, bears, whales, whooping cranes, big cats,
eagles, waterfalls, eclipses and much more. Listeners
will hear stories of McChesney's travels and wildlife
encounters as well as his fascination for the wild that
led to the culmination of his book, Muir Roots: At One
with the Wild. McChesney will answer questions and
sign his book (available forpurchase) after the program.
Sponsored by the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree
National Park and the Twentynine Palms Historical
Society, this lecture is held at the Old Schoolhouse
Museum, 6760 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms,
on Friday, June 11 at 7 pm. This lecture is open to the
public and costs $5 per person at the door. Optional
dinner with speaker at 5 pm at the 29 Palms Inn, room
is limited and attendees are responsible for their own
meal. If interested in dinner please RSVP to Marion
Gartner 760-361-1202 or desert29palms@yahoo.com.
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Auditions 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 roles being cast are:
William Barfee- (Tenor) Insecure, a little bit of a
bully, can only breathe from one nostril and has severe
allergies. A finalist in last year's Bee, he was
disqualified for a health-related incident, an event he is
all too familiar with.
Olive Ostrovsky- (Soprano) Little Girl Lost, result
of inattentive parenting. Sweet, Naive. Her mom's in an
ashram in India. Her dad promises that, this time, he'll
try to make it. Her best friend is the dictionary.
Leaf Coneybear- (Baritenor) Preferable red
head, marches to his own drummer, a bit spacy. As just
the second runner-up in his district' Bee, he really
shouldn't be here. He makes his own clothes.
Marcy Park- (Soprano/Mezzo-soprano) Chronic
over-achiever, excels at anything she attempts, but finds
no joy in the success. She made it all the way to ninth
place in Nationals last year. She sleeps three hours a
night.
Loggaine Schwartzandgrubenierre- (Soprano) A
very young politico, vocal, opinionated, but craving
acceptance. Must be able to do convincing lisp. The
youngest of the competitors, her stage fathers would
make Mama Rose blush.
Chip Tolentino- (Tenor) Boy Scout, the "stud" of
the bee. Outward confidence masks inward fears. Last
year's Putnam County champ is beginning to learn the
ups and downs of puberty.
Mitch Mahoney- (Tenor) Preferably African-
American, confident sexy, dangerous but with a good
heart. Sings R&B/Gospel attitude songs. Fulfilling his
community service, this former felon is now the Bee's
Comfort Counselor, handing out juice boxes and a dose
of reality to the losers.
Vice Principal Douglas Panch- Must have
deadpan comedic timing. Non-Singing Role,
The "incident" of five years ago almost forgotten, this
Lake Hemingway-Dos Passos Junior High Vice
Principal is now in a better place, thanks to a high-fiber
diet and Jungian analysis.
Rona Lisa Peretti- (Soprano) Strong singer,
consummate professional, she is the big "bee". This
former Spelling Bee champ is not only the county's top
Realtor, she also runs a highly lucrative e-Bay business,
selling sensible pumps at sensible prices.
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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"Not until we are lost do we begin to understand
ourselves."
Henry David Thoreau
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