

Colin Garth Smith at Honey Bunn’s
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Artist Colin Garth Smith talks about his work with Mike Ahern during the Saturday opening reception for his show at Honey Bunns & Joe Bakery. Photo by Halie Johnson

The Art Alliance of Idyllwild invites the community for an evening of wine, nibbles, live music, an art raffle and silent auction at 5 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Town Hall, for the annual “Eye of the Artist” event. The price of a raffle ticket may win someone a valuable piece of art. Those attending…
“Turnover,” a film from producers Linda Palmer, Rae Davis, Marvin Glover, Mark Cardone, Brian McCormick and Martina Webster, aims to educate and break down barriers for people with disabilities. It has been nominated in 14 categories at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema. “Turnover” is the story of cafe owner Peter (played by nominee, Independent…
Service, whether as a professional or a volunteer, has been one of the anchors of Christopher Scott’s life. He is neither a native “hillbilly” nor a long-time resident. But Scott’s devotion to serving his community is becoming well known on the Hill, especially as he bestows the Idyllwild Rotary mugs to guest speakers each week….
“My problem is I’m too diversified,” smiled Dutch native Jan Jaspers-Fayer. Eighty-six years young, Jaspers-Fayer still creates, still exhibits and is still interested — in everything. From bronze-cast sculptures to pencil drawings to anything in glass, Jan finds something that catches his eye and sparks his interest. His palette ranges from charcoal grays to brilliant…
Dr. Susan Foster is trained in clinical psychology, but her interest in species’ behaviors and actions began with animals. “I started working with animals in nature, in marine biology,” she said. In studying whales and dolphins in the Sea of Cortez, Foster noticed the vibrational energy generated by these species, and it is this use…
For the seventh consecutive year, the Idyllwild Town Crier is requesting nominations for the annual Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award. Bring your nomination to the Town Crier office at 54405 N. Circle Dr., mail it to P.O. Box 157, Idyllwild, CA 92549, or send by email to becky@towncrier.com by Aug. 31. The honor is given…