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Each year, Ken Dahleen and the Idyllwild Summer Concert Season board begin the season with a budget but insufficient funds on hand to pay for the season’s expenses. But each year, through the generosity of patrons and sponsors, they close the season without a deficit. This year, even though the lineup was stellar, there were…
Artists take it outside
Self-described flower child Bonnie Wolf, gentle, soft-spoken and wide-eyed, said it was time to retire. “There were a lot of good memories and a lot of challenges,” said Wolf of her long history on North Circle Drive. “But now I want to simplify, slow down and enjoy.” Wolf spoke glowingly of her customers and the…
There are many inns, lodges and Airbnb’s in Idyllwild, but not many that are run by a family, three generations deep, at the same time. The Root-Stone Lodge has been a tucked away lodge in the forest near Strawberry Creek for years. The lodge was originally bought as a single-family residence by Don Baldwin in…
Artist Linda Lauderbaugh does it all – commercial displays, murals, fine art, sculptures, garden art and her current favorite, art using recycled glass. She and husband Rene Eram recently opened their gallery, “Over the Rainbow,” on North Circle Drive, featuring a spectrummed mosaic of Lauderbaugh’s art. A San Jose native, Lauderbaugh studied painting and communication…
On Oct. 3, the Idyllwild Garden Club (IGC) installed and introduced its new board and chairs. The club also announced its record-breaking 116 members due the leadership of Wendy Read, and the hard work of Julie Roy and her membership team. October event The IGC will have a free public event at the library from…