

Jazz in the Pines proceeds presented to Idyllwild Arts
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An $80,000 check representing the proceeds from the 2011 Idyllwild Jazz in The Pines Festival was presented to the Idyllwild Arts Foundation at a reception held at the Quiet Creek Inn offices on North Circle Drive this weekend. Celebrating the occasion, from left, Marsha Lytle, Chair of Jazz in the Pines 2011 and Jim Newcomb, President of the Associates of Idyllwild Arts, present a check to Linda Twitchell, Idyllwild Arts chief advancement officer and Theresa Teel, Idyllwild Arts director of special events. Photo by Cid Castillo

Amy Finley, joining the Idyllwild Author Series, entertained her audience Sunday afternoon with stories of Parisian and French cooking. Her 2011 book, “How to Eat a Small Country: A Family’s Pursuit of Happiness One Meal at a Time,” was the topic of her visit to INK.
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Ken Dahleen and his Big Band Staff perform at last Thursday’s Idyllwild Summer Concert Series.
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