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Children join a dance contest during the American Legion Post 800’s Halloween party on Sunday. Photo by Cid Castillo

The Halloween Canine Costume Contest winner was “Pixel,” being held by happy owner Jenny Kirchner. Photo by Cid Castillo

New this year was a Canine Costume Contest (far left) at Idyllwild Vacation Rentals. Juneau, pictured here, dances with Idyllwild School Principal Matt Kraemer.

Story time for youngsters held on Halloween Day morning at the Idyllwild Library was a scary but fun time as Idyllwild Witch Rachel Torrey held the audience spellbound with fairy tales and scary stories. Photo by Cid Castillo

Scary surroundings and very real monsters and characters greeted visitors at Idyllwild haunted Ghost Town on Halloween weekend. Photo by Cid Castillo

Halloween teen dance night at Town Hall was festive event as about 25 teens celebrated by playing games and of course, dancing on Friday, Oct. 28. Photo by Cid Castillo

The front office at Town Crier was filled with costumed youngsters from Town Hall trick or treating their way through downtown on Halloween day. Photo by Cid Castillo

Jo’An’s Restaurant was filled with a myriad of characters for its Halloween Costume Contest held on Saturday, Oct. 29. Photo by Cid Castillo

Café Aroma was the place to be Sunday night, Oct. 30 as it held its Halloween Costume and Dance Party. Photo by Cid Castillo

New this year was a Canine Costume Contest at Idyllwild Vacation Rentals. Juneau, pictured here, dances with Idyllwild School Principal Matt Kraemer.

Art & Culture | On The Town

Besos de Coco, coconut kisses, comes to Jazz in the Pines
By August 3, 2016 Reading Time: 2 minutes

As John Newman and Idyllwild Arts continue to add spice to the Jazz in the Pines menu, one of the most unusual and eclectic of first-time festival acts is Besos de Coco. Arguably the act with the most interesting name (translation from Spanish, “coconut kisses”) Besos also has perhaps the most unusual instrumentation and genre…

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Idyllwild News

PHOTOS: Idyllwild celebrates playground’s first birthday
By June 11, 2013July 12, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Saturday, June 8, was the first anniversary of the building of the Idyllwild playground …

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Art & Culture | Artist | On The Town

Local author receives award, critical praise for new novel: ‘The Sun Jumpers’
By May 4, 2017 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Ken Luber, one of the first American Film Institute fellows, is a writer and director with a long film and television career in Los Angeles. Since relocating to the Idyllwild area in 2003, Luber has continued to write. He has penned the novel “Match to the Heart,” a book of poetry “Everybody’s Shadow” and a…

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Life in Idyllwild

PHOTOS: The local Fauna
By March 29, 2013May 17, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Several vigilant readers have submitted photos of the local wildlife enjoying the transition from winter to spring …

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Idyllwild Arts holding Black History jazz concert
ByJP Crumrine February 6, 2024February 20, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes

In honor of Black History Month, Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) is holding its annual Black History jazz concert that is free and open to the public. It is from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, in the Lowman Concert Hall on campus. The event is the brainchild of IAA’s iconic Jazz Program founder Dr….

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On The Town

Art Fair coming to Idyllwild
By July 31, 2013October 7, 2013 Reading Time: 1 minute

The Art Alliance of Idyllwild is starting the Second Saturday Art Fair beginning Aug. 10 at the Idyllwild Community Center site. Coordinator Scott Finnell said if it’s successful, the event will run from May to October of each year. Finnell, a glass artist, said AAI artists are organizing the event. He said the goals is…

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