Temecula attorney Kevin P. Nett recently closed escrow on purchasing the Rustic Theatre. He is an enthusiastic film buff, historian and collector of fine-quality movie and concert posters. Of the many changes he is planning, the first is to turn the Rustic Theatre lobby into a gallery and shop, open during the day, to display…

“It’s bittersweet,” said Eduardo Santiago, founder of the Idyllwild Authors Series, now in its fifth season. “This is likely to be the last year.” Santiago launched the series five years ago shortly after buying a cabin in Idyllwild. “It was my way of giving back,” said Santiago. “The main reason it’s bittersweet to stop at…

Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar is in phase 1 of a four-phase renovation, according to new owner Mo Jacob, and was expected to re-open the middle of this week. The restaurant closed at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4. Heading the renovation is contractor Brad Rechtfertig, owner and builder of the boutique inn The Grand Idyllwild Lodge….