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Larry Kawano, chief scientist and outreach coordinator at Idyllwild’s Astrocamp, makes science interesting as part of his current job, explaining and enlivening scientific mysteries for young students at the Hill’s science camp. He does the same for older Idyllwild residents as a popular speaker for Idyllwild Community Recreation Council’s long-running speaker series. He returns for…
Photographer Gina Genis of Idyllwild and Orange County held a book signing at the Idyllwild Historical Society Saturday afternoon. “Everyone and Their Mother, Vol. 1” is made up of environmental portraits of people living in Idyllwild with 150 pages of full color photos and interviews of her subjects.
By Associates of Idyllwild Arts FoundationContributed The Associates of Idyllwild Arts Foundation are pleased to present the Virtual Holiday Gathering from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 via Zoom at https://idyllwildarts.zoom.us/j/96510131801. Not able to safely gather in person, we are taking the party to you via Zoom. All Associates members, plus members of the community, can…
Eric Bolton remembers being given the solo in “In Idyllwild” as part of four summers with the ISOMATA music program. He sang under the direction of Robert Evans Holmes for whom the Idyllwild Arts amphitheater is named. Now as a recent full-time resident of Idyllwild, he is singing under the direction of Dwight “Buzz” Holmes,…
In 2013, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild made public-art history in Idyllwild by spearheading a project to place 22 painted deer around town. Artists volunteered their time and talent, and individuals and local businesses sponsored the deer. One of the original herd was stolen and replaced, but another was damaged beyond repair due to an…
Fourth-annual Paws for Rhythm and Brews The fourth-annual Paws for Rhythm and Brews is Saturday, June 2, at the Idyllwild Nature Center. The event has become the major fundraiser for Idyllwild’s Animal Rescue Friends, said ARF Director Janice Murasko. “It keeps the doors open.” Again this year, ARF has attracted 16 breweries and one winery…