


Idyllwild celebrates autumnal equinox
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The sounds of drums beating began the celebration of the autumnal equinox for more than 70 men, women and children at Idyllwild’s Spirit Mountain Retreat on Sunday, Sept. 18. Drummer Mark Berres, along with popular community singing group Local Color provided music, as residents and visitors reflected on the meaning of this special time of the year. Photos by Cid Castillo



Clarinetist Dan St. Marseille brings his Dixieland Quintet next to the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series. In addition to having well-reviewed musical chops in such publications as Downbeat, Jazztimes, Jazz Critic and the Los Angeles Times, St. Marseille has deep Idyllwild connections. “I’ve taught for 24 years as part of the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program,” he…
The community is invited to a potluck where the children will perform and show off their artwork …
From Esther Kennedy about tonight’s Spirit Mountain Retreat movie: Hello, With the forecast for 100% snow this afternoon and tonight, I am cancelling the movie at Spirit Mountain Retreat for tonight! Our next movie night will be March 26…”The King of Masks!” esther
The Valentine’s Day storm that dumped historic levels of rain with accompanying wind and snow, caused massive damage to Hill infrastructure closing two of the main arteries into Idyllwild — highways 243 and 74. Continued post-Feb. 14 rain and snow complicated Caltrans’ efforts to repair both roads, causing setbacks that, until Monday, Feb. 18, caused…