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The debut of foreign films as a new category at Idyllwild CinemaFest 2013 is a sign of the increasing breadth of programming in the festival’s fourth year. Although the list of films selected won’t be public until Dec. 15, ICF Chairman Phil Calderone knows two particularly striking films will definitely screen — from Russia, “Siberie…
Artist Gerald Clarke sends a message within his Beer and Soda Can Basket art that is contemporary, traditional and universal. It all started with Clarke noticing that the shape of a satellite dish was about the shape of a Cahuilla Indian basket, but of course, a lot larger. He envisioned this out-sized modern basket base…
Three generations of the Ewing family returned to Idyllwild to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the original Ewing home. “This weekend, as has been happening for over 45 years, the Ewing clan will get together and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day,” wrote daughter-in-law Camille Ewing before the event. “Most of the grandkids, now with families of…
“There are many reasons to use native plants locally,” said horticulturist Harold Voorheis. He, along with co-presenters Jackie Lasater and Ben White, will discuss the virtues of planting natives in local gardens at the Thursday, May 16, Idyllwild Community Recreation Council’s Speaker Series. As the title of their talk, “The Importance of Native Plants in…
When it comes to covering the musical spectrum, Keith Droste has “played it all.” This year, Chicago native Droste plans to cover it all …
The Anza and surrounding High Country Communities of talented artists will present their work at the Heart of the High Country Holiday Art Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10. An artists’ reception with refreshments will be from noon to 2 p.m.