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Michèle Marsh of Idyllwild will share stories of her life as an actress and her journey back home to our beloved mountains, sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library, Arts and Culture Programs, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the library. Marsh’s earliest memories are of Idyllwild. She was 4 years old when…
The Crier received two bits of good news about this year’s Idyllwild Summer Concert Series (ISCS): This year’s fundraising goal has been exceeded and a ninth concert has been added. As of last week, contributions had reached $34,422. The added Thursday, Sept. 1 concert will feature Jennifer Singer, a crowd-pleasing vocalist who has enjoyed pre-pandemic…
Mary KnabIdyllwild-area resident I am obsessed with all things written about the Middle Ages in England. I have probably read most of the novels written about the famed War of the Roses. I read both fiction and nonfiction about this time in world history. So, when a new novel appears in my Kindle recommendations, I…
Jazz in the Pines (JITP) has been a popular event in Idyllwild for over two decades. Until last year, many came to the mountains to enjoy the amazing world of jazz while perusing the many vendors and dancing areas that were available for all attendees on the scenic Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) campus. However, after…
In a private ceremony recently at Naval Air Station North Island, Chief Aviation Electronics Technician (Aviation Warfare) Zachary Johnson (far left), son of Town Crier owners Becky and Jack Clark, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for meritorious service while serving as maintenance control supervisor at Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron Five Zero…
Brendan and Mary Collier, inveterate cyclists and owners of Idyllwild Hub Cyclery, are planning and GPS mapping a 400-mile mountain to desert bicycle course for an end of April event. “It’s a ride, not a race,” Brendan stressed. “No prizes, no fees, just a group of friends getting together for a ride.” Both Mary and…