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The office of Mayor Max III informed the Crier that last weekend, two video crews were on the Hill documenting the activities of the animal referred to in The Guardian as “California’s Dog Mayor.” The first crew consisted of two film students from Notre Dame University in Indiana, Riley Mandell and Ben Bailey, who are…
Two speakers, both informed and intensely interested in Palestine/Israel issues, will present their individual perspectives Thursday evening, Sept. 18, at Silver Pines Lodge. The object, they both say, is to present information to the public as to the nature of the controversy so the public understands there really are two serious viewpoints. Kelli Way said…
By Holly ParsonsCorrespondent An unprecedented nature experience sums up the allure of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Each year between March and June, Idyllwild is the first major re-supply hub for migrating hikers from around the world. Beginning at the southern terminus (Mexican border), hikers journey north for 2,650 miles “beyond the pale,” into a…
Helen Hixon is the proprietor of Mountain Pottery. Locals may have noticed that the shop and studio moved from upper North Circle to the newly refurbished building next to Forest Lumber and Idyllwild Laundry Service in May of last year. Hixon seems happy in her new surroundings: “I loved the old space with its forest…
Erin Crites, new full-time Idyllwild Arts Academy theater faculty member, knows improvisation, physical storytelling, Commedia dell-arte, and clowning — yes, clowning. Crites received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Dell’Arte School of Physical Theatre, took a master class from John Gilkey and has been an ensemble member. She is an ensemble member and current…
Spirit Mountain Retreat will host an Autumn Equinox Celebration from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. The event will include music by Local Color and will also feature readings, reflection and drumming. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free to the community gathering to celebrate a time of equal light and dark, a time…