The Lizard King Immersive
Role: Cultural Programming
Organization: HWY 62 Open Studio Art Tours
Year: 2026
The Lizard King Immersive was a multimedia cultural event celebrating the music of The Doors and the mythos of Jim Morrison while supporting the Hi-Desert arts community. Combining live performances, visual atmosphere, and storytelling, the event created an immersive environment where audiences could experience the music as both artistic homage and communal ritual. Proceeds from the event supported the 25th Anniversary of the Hwy 62 Studio Art Tours.
Link to KESQ Palm Springs’ feature on The Lizard King Immersive
Highlights
The event supported the Hwy 62 Open Studio Art Tours and brought together musicians, artists, and community members for an anniversary night of collaborative performance.
My Role
Conceptualized the event’s narrative and thematic structure
Coordinated with participating musicians and performers
Deployed promotional messaging and audience engagement strategy
Provided narration through poetry and contextualization
Helped produce an immersive cultural experience blending music, storytelling, and visual atmosphere
All photos by Bob Stevens
Event Coverage
“Lizard King Immersive” to Celebrate 25 Years of Morongo Basin Art Tours (Hi-Desert Star)
Open Doors: ‘The Lizard King Immersive’ Raises Funds for the Highway 62 Open Studio Tours While Honoring Jim Morrison (Coachella Valley Independent)