Locals celebrate "Kid Galahad" anniversary

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elvis-1 — Right, with longtime resident and community leader Pat Boss in the foreground, Idyllwild residents fall silent as the movie “Kid Galahad” starts at a special showing at Town Hall organized by a group of local seniors on Saturday. Photos by Cid Castillo

elvis-2 — Local fans flock to get a photo with Elvis, from left, Sam Miller, Doris Telles, Reba Coulter, Elvis (yes, he is still alive), Sandi Wilkes and Nancy Meltzer, during the showing of “Kid Galahad,” which was filmed in Idyllwild 50 years ago. Photo by Cid Castillo

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Idyllwild Arts jazz alums inaugurate Lowman Hall
By March 10, 2016April 29, 2016 Reading Time: 3 minutes

On a foggy evening, with the side of the William B. Lowman Concert Hall lit by a giant spotlight, a standing-room-only audience listened to some of the best jazz many said they had ever heard. The evening was a tribute to Marshall Hawkins, who for more than 30 years, has been Idyllwild Arts’ director of…

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A poet takes the platform at Idyllwild Author Series
By June 26, 2013August 1, 2013 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Steven Reigns, poet and next presenter at Eduardo Santiago’s Idyllwild Author Series, is from St. Louis. And although place of birth does not necessarily define one, it can inform one’s choices and determine how one navigates the world. Reigns’ poetry has been called plainspoken. In fact his poems, though difficult of subject matter, are sparse,…

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Dear Santa … Local children’s Christmas wishes
ByIdyllwild Town Crier December 20, 2017 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Dear Santa, I have been as good as a two-year-old can be. For Christmas I would like chicken nuggets. From, Jameson Jones (age 2) Dear Santa, I’ve been extra good at school. I would like an Ariel Princess Pad for Christmas and a pink sparkly sweater. I love you, Santa. From, Emily Jones (age 4)…

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Mountain Mike founded his art in the outdoors
By August 20, 2014October 2, 2014 Reading Time: 4 minutes

“I am an artist. For me to not create every day, to not make something, something is missing. I must create.” And for that voice with a name like “Mountain Mike,” certain expectations must follow. Looking the part, complete with beard, longer hair and well-worn hands that look strong enough to have wrestled a mountain…

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PHOTOS: This week in Idyllwild: May 19, 2016
By May 19, 2016 Reading Time: 4 minutes

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Lemon lilies, butterflies and acorns
ByMelissa Diaz Hernandez August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 Reading Time: 1 minute

Steve Perez, Idyllwild Nature Center ranger, confirmed last week the Lemon Lily Restoration Day will not be occurring this year.Butterfly Daze also will not be happening this year.Some good news is that Trail of the Acorn is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30.

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