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When it comes to covering the musical spectrum, Keith Droste has “played it all.” This year, Chicago native Droste plans to cover it all …
The Christmas Eve snow attracted many visitors to Idyllwild on Christmas Day. Traffic around the Butterfield Commons on Strawberry Creek, Ridgeview Drive and Highway 243 was more like city commuter traffic than Idyllwild …
Andrew Altschul, according to reviews, has applied a devilish wit to what he observes as a growing societal fascination with reality TV, in his novel, “Deus Ex Machina” (Counterpoint, 2011). That fascination, in Altschul’s view, centers on ever-devolving scenarios of debasement, danger and cutthroat competition for contestants. Intrigued by shows such as “Fear Factor” and…
In its 43rd season, the Idyllwild Master Chorale, led by Conductor Dwight Allen “Buzz” Holmes, continues to regale Idyllwild audiences with internationally renowned chamber orchestrations and exquisite vocal harmonies. Selections for this year’s Spring Concert tender a poignant tribute to Karen Visel, a cherished member of the chorale since 1984 who passed in 2017. Several…
The Crier met with Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) President Stephanie Yost and ICC’s new Director of Recreation Johnny Wilson at his office next to Town Hall. He has been at his new post since Nov. 15, and spent several weeks shadowing the last director, Bridget Noer. His duties include all of ICC’s recreation portfolio: adult…
Not only do the Forest Folk eat potluck and watch movies, but they travel. Here a group is seen at the 20th Annual Christmas Festival of Lights at Mission Inn in Riverside …