

Panel remembers life and legacy of Dr. Saubel
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From left, Dr. Daniel McCarthy, Barbara Drake, Dr. Eric Elliot and Dr. Lowell Bean were the panelists who spoke on Sunday night at the Krone Library at Idyllwild Arts during “Considering the Life and Legacy of Katherine Siva Saubel Through Her Many Collaborations” to discuss and share stories about the Native American tribal leader’s collaborative contributions that helped preserve Cahuilla language, culture, ethnobotany and more. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

What do macaws and chocolate have in common? This was the topic of the lecture by Dr. Patricia Crown, professor of anthropology, University of New Mexico, delivered at the Idyllwild Arts Academy during Native American Arts Week. The Mayans and Aztecs discovered the nutritious and culinary value of the nut from the cacao tree in…
Idyllwild’s traditional Pumpkin Carnival and Parade will begin at 4 p.m. at Fern Valley Corners …
The Idyllwild Town Crier and Visitors Center invites establishments to submit listings of events from October 2013 through the end of March 2014 for the upcoming Idyllwild Guide calendar. Stop by the Visitors Center for a form or email Halie Johnson at halie@towncrier.com.
Janice Murasko announced fifteen nominations for the June election of an Idyllwild Mayor. The election will be June 11 through June 13. The local Cat Party could only field two candidates, seemingly indicative of this species’ natural aloofness and independence. The Dog Party nominated a pack of 13 candidates ranging in size from a handful…
Idyllwild’s Calvary Chapel, in association with other off-Hill churches, stages a free concert of Christian-themed music covering a wide range of musical genres. Chaplain Cory Sundeen, affiliated with Calvary Chapel Indio, is unofficial music coordinator of the Idyllwild concert. “The purpose of the church is to serve the people, all people, and bring them closer…
Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) is an environment that nurtures arts exploration — a place for high school students to hone their art of choice while completing the necessary credits to graduate high school. Four-year student Aminta Skye spoke with the Town Crier via Zoom over the weekend, telling her story about how IAA has shaped…