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An exhibit featuring the work of young artists participating in the smARTS program opened at the Parks Exhibition Center at Idyllwild Arts on Friday evening. The show runs through March 16. Photo by Barbara Reese






Lorel Cornman’s studio is alive with a plethora of unfinished work. The studio, the art, aren’t at all stagnant, rather, the studio beckons and the work begs completion. Tactile, bold and practically moving on their own volition, Lorel’s work is not to be ignored. Lorel, a prolific producer and seller of her textural multi-layered abstract…
Cynthia Bond’s first novel, “Ruby,” was just released by Random House in April and is already garnering overwhelming critical acclaim. She speaks next with Eduardo Santiago as part of his Idyllwild Authors Series, now in its fourth season. Bond charted an interesting course in her journey to writing her first novel. “My Dad was a…
By Art Alliance of IdyllwildContributed The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) wants to stimulate the creativity and imagination of local children during California’s “Stay-at-Home” order. To support this goal, the AAI purchased art materials and kits costing over $1,000. The aim is to distribute these art kits to local families with children. The AAI…
The James Reserve is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Sunday, June 5. But the reserve has not limited its celebration and activities to that single day, according to reserve Director Dr. Jennifer Gee. On June 5, there will be presentations on its history of research, teaching, outreach and music. While this is by invitation only,…
Two stories to inspire and empower Susan Lake and Laura Meeks, both life coaches who focus on living one’s dream and personal empowerment, tell their stories at the Idyllwild Library. Lake is small and energetic, using her career as a writer/designer artist as a platform to coach her audiences about how to use their creative…