The Art Alliance of Idyllwild held the “Here and Now” judged art show on Saturday at The Courtyard Gallery. New or never before exhibited artwork winners are: • Best of Show: Peter Szabadi • People’s Choice: James Nuce • 2D winners  First: Trudy Adler Second: Rob Padilla Third: Neil Jenkins Honorable Mention: Lisa Coffaro  …

By Mary KnabContributor Idyllwild, the place we all call home is a literal idyllic place where folks find peace, centering and healing.Surrounded by nature we find these things in the beauty and majesty in which we are immersed daily.But did you know that here in our little town is a labyrinth, an ancient practice for…

Idyllwild resident Erec Von Seggern won the California Federation of Woman’s Club Young Musicians’ 2012 Music Competition. Erec is a sophomore at Hemet High School. His band director, Dan Bolton, informed him about the scholarship opportunity which the Hemet Woman’s Club sponsors. Three awards on the state level were presented — one to a vocalist,…