Desert Stories II - Popular Spoken Word Event Returns to Blak Box
FOLLOWING LAST YEAR’S SOLD-OUT PERFORMANCE, DESERT STORIES II WILL FEATURE NEW ARTISTS AND RAISE MONEY TO REBUILD THE HISTORIC HI-DESERT PLAYHOUSE
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Last year's Desert Stories sold-out and featured some of the Desert's best writers and performers. |
JOSHUA TREE, CA - Back by overwhelming demand from last year’s sold-out performance, Desert Stories returns to the Hi-Desert Cultural Center’s Blak Box Theatre Saturday January 24, 2009 at 7pm. Featuring new eclectic artists, Desert Stories II is a benefit fundraiser to help rebuild the historic Hi-Desert Playhouse.
Spoken word is a popular form of literary art or artistic performance in which lyrics, poetry, or stories are spoken and may include singing. “It was the best event of the year!” exclaimed Mindy Kaufman, proprietor of Spin and Margie’s Desert Hideaway. Come hear more true-life experiences and a few tall tales from some of the Desert’s best storytellers along with some special guests. This year’s event will feature celebrated artists Caroline Butler, Dick Hebdige, Cannon Hudson, Adriene Jenik, Maddy Lederman, Kate McCabe, David McChesney, Janet Sarbanes, and Deanne Stillman among others.
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PICTURE CAPTION: Celebrated artist Victoria Williams performs at last year's Desert Stories fundraiser. Williams has been featured on MTV and VH-1 and is considered one of the top 100 living songwriters. |
“Last year’s event was truly a magical experience,” stated Cheryl Montelle, event coordinator, “the depth of expression through this unique performance art really captivates the audience.”
This year's Desert Stories II will begin with a pre-show cocktail party at 7pm with performances beginning at 7:30pm Saturday January 24, 2009 at the Hi-Desert Cultural Center’s new state-of-the-art Blak Box Theatre. Tickets are $20, suggested donation. Light complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a no-host cash bar will be available. For more information and/or tickets, call the box office at 760.366.3777 to talk to “real” person” or visit www.hidesertculturalcenter.com and experience the new, easy to use Vendini ticketing system.
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