

Town Hall screens ‘African Cats’ in the park
By

Many came out to enjoy “African Cats” by Disney Nature at Town Hall on Friday night. Photo by Jenny Kirchner


Zac Archuleta of Orange County and part of The Lost Boys Project, jumps over five people as fellow skaters watch on in awe last Saturday at the Idyllwild Skate Park. The Lost Boys Project’s vision is to provide an awesome, safe environment to build up, mentor and develop students in their academic and daily life, and spiritual journey in their Christian faith.
Dwight “Buzz” Holmes, Idyllwild Master Chorale musical director and conductor, likes to mix it up. Recently, IMC’s biggest successes have been Holmes’ fusion concerts. Examples include the Winter Solstice celebrations mixing traditional Christmas carols and sacred music and a second half with jazz soloists and a jazz combo; the spring concerts where Holmes combines traditional…
Editor’s note: This was taken from an Idyllwild Arts press release. Every year the Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) Fall Dance Concert showcases the brilliance of the student dancers and the choreography of their teachers. This year’s concert, which will be livestreamed at https://idyllwildarts.zoom.us/j/96600778598 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 18 and 19, and at…
By Ann SmithReporter Now that California is coming out of lockdown, we are seeing all kinds of interesting events open up. An internet search revealed the Western Steampunk Symposium is taking place June 12 to 13. This event will be their third gathering. According to the website, it’s a “crazy, weird genre that’s only been…
Mel Goldfarb, pharmacist, counselor and quiet avuncular presence at the Idyllwild Pharmacy, decided not to renew his license and is leaving the profession after 58 years of practice. “As of Dec. 1, I am no longer a pharmacist,” said Mel. Even though Mel no longer owns the pharmacy he founded in Idyllwild in 1977, he…
Ken Dahleen has announced the lineup for the upcoming Idyllwild Summer Concert Series to be extended another week this year at the Butterfield Amphitheater. Opening groups begin at 6:05 p.m. with the headliner at 7 p.m. Thursdays. • July 6 — Frank DiSalvo and The Sundowners (classic country); opening In the Pocket • July 13…