Bolstered by excellent critical reviews in publications such as the '' Los Angeles Times Magazine '' , Phoenix 's slide shows quickly grew into bigger and more elaborate events which started appearing all throughout Los Angeles , including at such prestigious venues as the REDCAT at the Walt Disney Concert Hall , the Egyptian Theatre , the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre and the Museum of Contemporary Art . Phoenix started developing different versions of his Retro Slide Shows , typically focusing on various aspects of California life and culture as well as holiday-themed shows and city-specific presentations for events held in locations including Palm Springs , Anaheim , Long Beach and San Francisco . Phoenix eventually began taking his slide shows outside of California , usually visiting states within the southwest and going as far as Denver , Colorado and New York City , where his show " God Bless Americana " won " Most Unique Theatrical Performance " at the 2003 New York International Fringe Festival . For these out-of-state shows , Phoenix typically arrives several days ahead of his performance to explore and photograph the area 's local sights , then spends approximately eight or nine hours sifting through vintage slides of the city in question and coupling them with his recent photographs to create a unique show
New York International Fringe Festival
New York International Fringe Festival
Charles Phoenix