Desert General designs and produces cultural events.

Events by Desert General

The Twentynine Palms Book Festival 13-15 November 2026

The Twentynine Palms Book Festival invites readers, authors, publishers, and entertainment executives to discover fresh voices and original stories in one of California’s most unexpected literary destinations. Held during one of the desert’s most beautiful seasons—clear skies, warm days, cool evenings—the festival transforms the town into a walkable, multi-venue cultural experience. Programming includes author talks, readings, panels, workshops, and professional networking, with a growing emphasis on stories suited for film, television, and documentary adaptation.


For more information, contact Patick Zuchowicki Jucaud pz@thedesertgeneralstore.com



From Dust to Denim: Dressing the Desert Life

FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2025 AT 10:30 AM

From durable canvas to iconic denim, early desert pioneers developed a practical, yet enduring style shaped by survival. This session explores how clothing reflects identity and environment, alongside the books and stories that capture this rugged chapter of desert life.


TIN TOWN READINGS

Held once a month in Tin Town 29, the Tin Town Readings is an intimate literary series dedicated to lifelong learning and local voices. The program features a mix of emerging and established authors and artists—many of them living in or writing about the Mojave Desert. Past guests include Deanne Stillman, Daniel Pyne, Cary Baker, Laila Lalami, and Jardine Libaire.

Saturday, 17 January 2026

Conversation between

Lisa Alvarez and Ruth Nolan


Saturday, 14 February 2026

Robert Landau

— presentation on the making of his newest book,

Art Deco


Saturday, 14 March 2026

One-on-one conversation between

Josh Jackson and Alicia Pike


Saturday, 11 April 2026

Conversation between

Stephanie Theobald and Rachel Resnick

on Stephanie’s new book,

Sex Drive