Cast of characters storms Idyllwild - Idyllwild Town Crier

The Visitor’s Guide & Map

Explore Idyllwild Here

Cast of characters storms Idyllwild

By

On The Town

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Art & Culture | On The Town

Savage brings film talents to Ramona stage
By July 2, 2014September 2, 2014 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Idyllwild’s Stephen Savage, founder of the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema, has been asked to work with Ramona Bowl in Hemet, including its historic pageant, “Ramona.” “I’m excited to have the opportunity to fit in and to help,” Savage said last week. After Idyllwild 2014, Savage announced that the Idyllwild event would expand to include…

Read More Savage brings film talents to Ramona stage
Art & Culture | On The Town

Ginger and Her Hoosier Daddys send up tunes that are the bee’s knees
By July 17, 2018 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Singer and bandleader Ginger Pauley does not just perform popular music of the flapper and big-band eras, she embodies the style, elegant insouciance and zest of those popular periods. She is, to quote a popular catch-phrase of the times, the “Bee’s Knees.” She brings music of the ’20s and ’40s to her appearance on Thursday,…

Read More Ginger and Her Hoosier Daddys send up tunes that are the bee’s knees
On The Town

Remembering Maggie
By July 11, 2012April 12, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

University of California at Riverside’s Pipe Band once again joined Idyllwild’s Fourth of July Parade. The Band also performed at several other events during the week, including a service at the Rustic Theatre Saturday commemorating Maggie Morphett …

Read More Remembering Maggie
Art & Culture | Artist | On The Town

A life purpose with 88 keys
By November 25, 2015March 4, 2016 Reading Time: 4 minutes

In many cultures, coming of age begins at 12. For Luann Hanf Carman, it was when she found her personal purpose and passion, the piano. “My parents divorced [when I was age] 12,” she remembered. “The piano was my way to shut the door. No one was making me play. I just loved it.” For…

Read More A life purpose with 88 keys
Art & Culture | On The Town

The mystery of Idyllwild: then to now
By July 26, 2017 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Historical Society’s annual meeting offers clues Typically, we associate research and analysis with real police detectives, doctors pursuing a patient diagnosis or fictional detectives such as Miss Marple or Lt. Columbo, but many professions and avocations require the same patience, attention to detail and recognition of patterns. Friday, Aug. 4, at 2 p.m., Idyllwild can…

Read More The mystery of Idyllwild: then to now
On The Town

Isis presents ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore’
By May 22, 2013June 24, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Isis Theatre Company will reprise its March production of “Love, Loss and What I Wore” …

Read More Isis presents ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore’