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Idyllwild’s own organic and health-centric emporium, Sky Island Natural Foods, is hosting a health fair. Owner Michael Wangler urged residents, “Come to Sky Island to meet local health and wellness practitioners from a wide variety of disciplines. Enjoy networking, bodywork, massage, health testing, lifestyle coaching and free samples classes in yoga, martial arts and more.”…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s 2012 Artist of the Year, Kathy Harmon-Luber, will exhibit her newest collection of fine art photographs, “Impending Peace,” at Artspresso Art Gallery. The opening reception is from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at 54380 North Circle Drive. The exhibit runs though August. Of “Impending Peace,” Harmon-Luber said, “In…
Festival Chairman Phil Calderone announced the selections and schedules for Idyllwild 2012 International Festival of Cinema (IIFC) on Monday, Dec. 19. He noted the still-nascent festival is hosting six world premieres, one U.S. premiere, two West Coast premieres and two Southern California premieres. The list of films, based on online festival synopses, seems to reflect…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild Board of Directors elected Donna Elliot president last week, not long after President Rob Padilla assumed leadership from Shanna Robb on April 22. The AAI announced on May 26 that Elliot had joined the board as vice president and as being in charge of membership. Padilla now resumes his position…
The tiled mosaic at the front of Idyllwild School has passed away. Weather on the Hill was too much for the fragile artwork, according to Principal Matt Kraemer. However, the school’s entrance will still prominently display a significant art piece. A mural, featuring Tahquitz Peak, will replace the delicate mosaic. Ben Cruz, former Idyllwild Middle…