Steve Giove, retiring United States Marine Corps drummer and band leader, brings a septet of veteran USMC musicians to the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series. Whimsically named MCJAM, Marine Corps Jazz Alumni Musicians, the seven take stage at the Butterfield Commons at Strawberry Creek at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 28. Six are USMC veterans and one…

Tara Sechrest: “The enrollment landscape at Idyllwild Arts” The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation’s Spotlight on Leadership next presentation is at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 9. In the Idyllwild Arts campus’ Fireside Room in the Nelson Dining Hall — a comfortable setting — Tara Sechrest, vice president of enrollment management and strategic partnerships…

Southwestern tribal climate change summit welcomes public The participating tribes of the second Southwestern Tribal Climate Change Summit, occurring Aug.13 to 16 on the Idyllwild Arts campus, happily welcome the public to the Tuesday, Aug. 13 “Celebrating Resilience” community gathering. This summit kickoff event will begin at 7 p.m. in William M. Lowman Concert Hall….

The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation (IAF) Dinner with the President returned Sunday, July 10, after a two-year pandemic break. Dinner with the President is a special evening honoring the Associates’ Circle donors: President, Academy and Scholarship members. The evening featured a wine tasting and pairing event donated by Frey Winery of Redwood City…

Despite the cold and foggy weather, many came out to enjoy the Idyllwild Renaissance Faire at Camp Emerson over the weekend. Sword battles, ax throwing, yarn spinning, storytelling and musical performances were just a few of the events happening to keep visitors entertained. Many booths were also set up selling food, beverages and unique, handmade…