

For some, a scent is worth a thousand words
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The Idyllwild’s Nature Center Junior Naturalist program for youngsters held Saturday, Aug.6 was titled “The Nose Knows: When a scent is worth a thousand words.” Under the supervision of center staffer Jyoti Kintz and the youngsters’ grandmother, Diane Johnson (not shown), three Junior Naturalists learn how to handle a small boa. From left, Chloe Waters, Candyce Waters and Sally Casillas. Photo: Cid Castillo

The Idyllwild Arts Academy, in a drive to build more connections with the town, is opening its first in-town store and information facility. On North Circle Drive, directly next to Jack Farley’s Art Supplies, the new center will serve as an introduction to campus life. It will screen, in high definition, IAA Film and Digital…
Erin O’Neill and fellow photographer Francoise Frigola enjoy a well-attended opening of O’Neill’s photography exhibit Sunday at Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro.
Mary Aebischer, department head of the modern language department at Idyllwild Arts Academy, opens “Spotlight on Leadership,” a new IA speaker series. As part of the Academy’s outreach to the community, and its desire to build understanding and bridges between town and gown, the series will focus on both the academic and arts programs. Sponsored…
Lisa Haley and her Zydekats open the season Thursday, July 6
On Monday, the Idyllwild School PTA smARTS Project received the 2017 Community Partnership Award from the Arts Schools Network, the nation’s largest professional membership organization of specialized arts schools. Intended to recognize arts schools and businesses that implement unique artistic and educational partnerships, this award is presented to a school or business that embraces the…
A high-volume harmonious hum vibrated while people mingled at the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s annual Members meeting Saturday night at the Community Church. AAI President Donna Elliot discussed an expansion of the Deer Sightings exhibition, and an overview of AAI’s agenda before a notice of the winners of awards. Touching only on March for this…