Join us for an electrifying live set by composer and multi-instrumentalist Matthew Welch and his collaborators, performing under the experimental moniker Eudimorphodon. Known for blending avant-garde composition with noise, drone, and extended technique, Welch’s work pushes the limits of sound and structure—drawing from bagpipe traditions, spectral music, and minimalism.

https://www.freejazzblog.org/2025/06/matthew-welch-and-dan-plonsey.html

Where: Joshua Tree Cultural Center

For more information and tickets please visit www.jtarts.org

Presentation & Q&A with Elena Gorfinkel (Reader in Film Studies, King’s College London / British Film Institute)

Wanda (1970) Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 103 min
Barbara Loden's singular directorial debut is a powerful, cinéma vérité portrait of a woman drifting through the margins of American life. Widely acclaimed for its raw visual texture and relentless intimacy—hailed as “a feminist masterpiece” and later added to the U.S. National Film Registry—Wanda offers a haunting portrayal of alienation and agency

Fade In (1968/1973) Rating: Not Rated 

Runtime: 92 

A rare early work featuring Barbara Loden as a film editor who falls for a local in Utah. Co-starring Burt Reynolds, this enigmatic New Hollywood gem remained shelved for years before resurfacing as an obscure, haunting drama

Each screening includes an insightful presentation and onstage conversation with Elena Gorfinkel, illuminating Loden’s bold cinematic vision. Expect a deeper look at themes of marginality, selfhood, and aesthetic rebellion from one of American cinema’s most underrecognized pioneers.

Where: Joshua Tree Cultural Center

For more information and tickets please visit www.jtarts.org

Presentation & Q&A with Elena Gorfinkel (Reader in Film Studies, King’s College London / British Film Institute)

Wanda (1970) Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 103 min
Barbara Loden's singular directorial debut is a powerful, cinéma vérité portrait of a woman drifting through the margins of American life. Widely acclaimed for its raw visual texture and relentless intimacy—hailed as “a feminist masterpiece” and later added to the U.S. National Film Registry—Wanda offers a haunting portrayal of alienation and agency

Fade In (1968/1973) Rating: Not Rated 

Runtime: 92 

A rare early work featuring Barbara Loden as a film editor who falls for a local in Utah. Co-starring Burt Reynolds, this enigmatic New Hollywood gem remained shelved for years before resurfacing as an obscure, haunting drama

Each screening includes an insightful presentation and onstage conversation with Elena Gorfinkel, illuminating Loden’s bold cinematic vision. Expect a deeper look at themes of marginality, selfhood, and aesthetic rebellion from one of American cinema’s most underrecognized pioneers.

Where: Joshua Tree Cultural Center

For more information and tickets please visit www.jtarts.org

Where: Joshua Tree Cultural Center

For more information and tickets please visit www.jtarts.org

http://www.energythefilm.co.uk

Runtime: 72 minutes
Rating: Not Rated

Join us for a special screening of Can, The Energy, an intimate documentary portrait of Damo Suzuki, the legendary singer of Krautrock pioneers Can, directed by Michelle Heighway. Filmed over five years in Germany and the UK, the film chronicles Suzuki’s reflections on life, creativity, and his courageous confrontation with cancer, all while continuing his “never-ending global.

Following the screening, director Michelle Heighway and special guests will engage in an in-depth Q&A, offering personal insights into Suzuki’s later career, the film’s production process—including its crowdfunding origins—and the enduring influence of his “instant composing” approach .

This event is a rare opportunity to celebrate Suzuki’s resilient spirit, witness his transformative energy on screen, and explore the making of a music documentary that captures the enduring power of sound and presence.

Where: Joshua Tree Cultural Center

For more information and tickets please visit www.jtarts.org

Join us for a live performance by Sarah Noveller, the solo project of guitarist and composer Sarah Lipstate. Known for her unique use of electric guitar, effects, and looping, Noveller creates immersive instrumental soundscapes that blend elements of ambient, experimental, and cinematic music.

Lipstate has performed with artists such as Iggy Pop, Lee Ranaldo, and Glenn Branca, and her work has been featured in film, television, and contemporary art spaces. Her live shows are known for their powerful atmosphere and detailed, layered sound.

This performance offers a chance to experience Noveller’s evolving sound in an intimate setting—an evening of music that invites close listening and reflection.

http://www.sarahlipstate.com/band

Where: Joshua Tree Cultural Center

For more information and tickets please visit www.jtarts.org

Special guest : TBA

Lecture & Presentation by Hat & Beard Press + Special Live Performance

Join us for 21st Century Punk Poets, a night celebrating the intersection of punk attitude and contemporary literary expression. Presented by Hat & Beard Press, the evening begins with a flow of performances by some of the greats on the publisher’s roster plus dynamic lectures and visual presentations exploring the legacy of punk’s raw, rebellious voice—and how it continues to shape poetry, publishing, and underground culture today.

An evening for fans of zines, noise, and unapologetic expression—come ready to listen, question, and be inspired 

Where: Joshua Tree Cultural Center

For more information and tickets please visit www.jtarts.org