

Beer tasting fun, educational
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On Thursday evening, Idyllwild Awhile Wine Shoppe held a beer tasting, hosted by Jared Dillon. Guests were treated to five different kinds of beer and hors d’oeuvres. In front, Karen Smith (left) and Paul Newkirk enjoy selections of beer and good conversation. At the back table, Dillon (standing) talks about the beers with Brad Rechtfertig, Jim Keifer and Ben Cardell. Photo by Barbara Reese

The Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s 22nd Annual Art Walk & Wine Tasting was popular Saturday as wine and art lovers walked to the multiple designated event areas throughout downtown and up North Circle Drive, reaching all the way up to The Fern Valley Emporium. Photos by Jenny Kirchner The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) held its…
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