Share/Bookmark Once a year, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild treats visitors to a double-dip of fun — a look at some of the region’s most outstanding art and a peek behind the curtain to see how the work is creaated. It’s the AAI’s Judged Artist Member’s Show and Working Artist Gallery Tour, which showcases the [...]
Share/BookmarkSpringtime in Idyllwild is an impressive sight. Wildflowers push through patches of snow, emerald buds burst onto majestic oaks and young animal families make their debut. It’s also the time when local artists emerge from their winter habitats to kick off the mountain town’s art season with the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Annual Eye of [...]
Share/BookmarkEditor’s note: last week, Betty introduced us to National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), an annual event in which writers from all walks of life commit to creating a 50,000-world novel in the 30 days of November. Last year, Betty participated and described her journey to San Francisco where the event culminates. Part 2 begins [...]
Share/BookmarkI’m a journalist, not a novelist; but, back in 2006, when my son Kevin suggested I take part in National Novel Writing Month, I was intrigued. I was eager to ditch the constraints of truth and hard facts and curious to see if my 21 years as a non-fiction writer had left me with even [...]
The warm, summer-like days may linger; but the colorful, changing oak leaves give testament to the season’s true nature …
Share/BookmarkIf you’re looking for one last getaway before the summer of 2012 fades into history, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild is hosting a town-wide event in the mile-high mountain village. It’s the Arts and Treasures Weekend and it’s one of the most colorful and spirited gatherings in Southern California. The event begins Friday morning, [...]
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild will show off some fine original art while offering a rare glimpse into world of the working artist …
On the weekend of June 8, artists will scatter through the mountain town of Idyllwild, scouting the precise village scenes and landscape views they will capture …
Share/BookmarkTreasure hunters are easy to spot on Memorial Day Weekend in Idyllwild. Fortified with sunscreen and equipped with maps supplied by the Town Crier, they inch their sedans and SUVs down the rural streets, looking for troves of riches in yard sales between Pine Cove and Mountain Center. This year, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild [...]
When an opportunity for a weekend getaway presented itself, my daughter Dakota and I put together our wish list …
