PHOTOS: Idyllwild’s hometown July 4th parade
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Photo by J.P. Crumrine
Ann SmithReporter After a year off due to COVID-19, the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series is back on. Here is a look at the remaining bands. A few have performed for the town before. Aug. 5: Darryl Reed’s Creedence Clearwater Review Back in 2016, Reed was interviewed by the Daily Republic where he is quoted with…
“Life always gives more than it takes away,” mused Gary Kuscher with a wistful glance. Born into a family of artists, his parents both Broadway actors, Kuscher majored in music, he even blew the sax with Ernie Watts — but piano was his first love. “While I can no longer caress my piano with that…
In 1965, 16-year-old Bill Lowman came to Idyllwild to sing in Robert Holmes’ celebrated choir as part of the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts Summer Programs. He stayed for a lifetime. First and longtime president and headmaster of the Idyllwild Arts Academy, Lowman concludes the free Throwback Summer Lecture Series. The series celebrates…
The Crier met with Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) President Stephanie Yost and ICC’s new Director of Recreation Johnny Wilson at his office next to Town Hall. He has been at his new post since Nov. 15, and spent several weeks shadowing the last director, Bridget Noer. His duties include all of ICC’s recreation portfolio: adult…
Even though Halloween fell on a Monday this year, it did not deter Idyllwild residents and visitors from the traditional fun …
Many local community groups participated in the 2011 Fourth of July Parade. A few are pictured here.