Idyllwild gets an early start on Halloween …


On Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., visitors to the mile-high artist community of Idyllwild will experience the magic that happens when galleries, artists and Southern California wineries join forces to raise money for art scholarships and events. The annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting, presented by the Art Alliance of Idyllwild,…
In a city where 20-somethings are botoxed and 30-somethings routinely get “a little work done,” and whose dominant industry is peddling our youth-obsessed, airbrushed culture to the rest of the world, what is a woman of a certain age to do? Seek out like-minded people and collaborate! The Old Broads are a group of Los…
Talking with local poet and performer Mick Lynch is a merry experience. No matter the valleys or obstacles he describes in his journey, there is a twinkle in his eye and a lilt in his voice when he tells the tale. And even though every person experiences a unique journey, artists chronicle theirs through their…
The Idyllwild Cinema-Fest returns invigorated for its fourth year, with new features designed to seal its steady progress toward becoming a major U.S. showcase for independent filmmakers. New venues, more films and film categories, expanded filmmaker submission processes, an upgraded website featuring online audience film previews and voting (Viewers Choice) in addition to links to…
Wildcats Hockey By Brian Smith, Contributor Saturday, the Wildcats faced the Pasadena Maple Leafs in a pre-season home game. Adam Smith of Idyllwild had the best hit of the game when midway through the first period, he delivered a board-rattling check on one of the Maple Leafs players who was playing the puck…