The Hill’s elusive “Idyllbeast” and his lovely companion held center stage at Mountain Restaurant where they were “roasted” during the Mountain’s first “Improv Comedy Night,” slated to take place on Thursday evenings.

College counseling at Idyllwild Arts Academy is the subject of the next Spotlight on Leadership talk on Sept. 10. Molly Newman, director of college counseling, will discuss the many facets of IAA’s finely tuned program. And of the subjects and arts disciplines featured in the Spotlight series, this one might be of highest interest to…

Even in Iceland, locals confirm the existence of cherished bands of jovial forest elves. Delivery of meticulous service to all the realms they inhabit is their forte. Rarely sighted by mere mortals, these diminutive shape-shifters unblock creeks, lay out food and build nests deep in flora and fauna but only the most trusting elves share…