

Idyllwild Arts song writing students perform at Creek House
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Idyllwild Arts songwriter classmates Alex Keller (right) and Elias Sedimayr at piano appeared at Creek House Friday evening, May 25. Photo by Marshall Smith

Headliners for the festival will be Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band …
Local singer/musician Jac Jacaruso is a warm and familiar presence in Idyllwild’s music and art scene. There are two words that best describe Jacaruso, “duality” and “family” – “duality” in how his career has played out and “family” as the centerpiece of his life. Born in Queens and raised in Brooklyn, Jacaruso remembers his parents…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild stages its third-annual Under $100 Art Fair — A Sweetheart of a Deal at Idyllwild Town Hall. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. AAI member artists will feature art for sale for under $100. “This fun-filled art fair aims to get art into the homes of Idyllwild…
Wisconsin native and longtime Hill resident Annie Varvari has joined Idyllwild Arts Academy’s full time faculty as resource teacher. With degrees in special education and counseling, Varvari fills a key position, providing advocacy for and support to students with special classroom academic and logistical needs. “Kids in resource have concerns,” said Varvari. “Those concerns could…
They’ve rocked Idyllwild before, and up they come again with horn-blasting pop, soul, rhythm, blues and rock ‘n’ roll. City Beat, a high-energy gang of mostly law enforcement personnel, will have Summer Concert Series enthusiasts jumpin’ and jivin’ at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Idyllwild Community Center site. Leader Ed Riojas’ motley-blue crew…
A little heat, some country twang and gentlemanly hat tips to some of the greatest exponents of classic and Southern rock — that is what Inland Empire-based Southbound will bring to the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13. Back for his third time with ISCS, Southbound spokesman Darryl Reed promised…