PHOTOS: Idyllwild’s hometown July 4th parade
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Photo by J.P. Crumrine
Local musician Bill Sheppard is enjoying some late-breaking acclaim for work he did more than 50 years ago. Back in the day, his band Stack was prominent in the Southern California area. Stack’s lone 1968 LP “Above All,” re-issued on CD, has been available internationally for 20 years. “They reissue it every time they run…
Fifteen-year-old Idyllwild resident James Bachmann is preparing to open his own gallery on North Circle Drive. The gallery will showcase James’ paintings, as well as the art of other young artists. And James will helm the gallery as host and proprietor during the hours it is open. Asked why he is undertaking this venture at…
The new president of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation, Pamela Jordan, is from Chicago. She comes here familiar with the campus and town and prepared to lead the institution forward in the 21st century. After 23 years at the Chicago Academy of the Arts, Jordan decided it was time for someone else to guide her child,…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild presents its 19th annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting combining the best of both wine and local art. The highly popular event, held this year on Saturday, Oct. 8, brings loyal tourists from off the Hill and Idyllwild locals together to appreciate local galleries and art hot spots, and…
“My problem is I’m too diversified,” smiled Dutch native Jan Jaspers-Fayer. Eighty-six years young, Jaspers-Fayer still creates, still exhibits and is still interested — in everything. From bronze-cast sculptures to pencil drawings to anything in glass, Jan finds something that catches his eye and sparks his interest. His palette ranges from charcoal grays to brilliant…
The Mountain Quilters, one of Idyllwild’s largest service organizations at 70 strong, is presenting its annual quilt show with a retro feel. Called “Back in the Day,” the show will feature quilts made from retro fabrics modeled on those made in the 1930s. Complementing the theme, and adding a warm and comforting touch to the…