

Bob Smith shows Idyllwild then and now
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Bob Smith, author and local historian, speaks at last Wednesday’s Idyllwild Community Recreation Council Speaker Series event. Smith teamed with photographer John Drake to present a photographic retrospective called “Idyllwild Then and Now.” Photo by Marshall Smith

On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12 and 13, The Men of X are warming up the winter nights with an all-male revue show at Soboba Casino. While some men are struggling to decide on that perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the special women in their life, many women in the Inland Empire have already decided…
A series of photos of activities and events in Idyllwild last week.
Chicago native Chris Scott serves the community by volunteering. With ongoing service to the Idyllwild Community Fund, the U.S. Forest Service, Idyllwild Arts and the Rotary Club, Scott is part of the pulse of the community. “Being from Chicago, I never lived in a small town before and didn’t know what to expect,” Scott said….
Idyllwild hot spot Ferro Restaurant, already known as the home of weekly Jazz Nights with the Ferro Jazz Trio featuring Paul Carman, Barnaby Finch and Marshall Hawkins, invites guests to enjoy a special summer series of performances from Aug. 2 through Labor Day Weekend. Access to the performances, and cocktails on the patio, are available…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild held the “Here and Now” judged art show on Saturday at The Courtyard Gallery. New or never before exhibited artwork winners are: • Best of Show: Peter Szabadi • People’s Choice: James Nuce • 2D winners First: Trudy Adler Second: Rob Padilla Third: Neil Jenkins Honorable Mention: Lisa Coffaro …