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Principal Matt Kraemer (left) was dressed in the traditional kilt and learned to play the bagpipe on Friday. Instructor Mike Terry (right) played the notes while Kraemer worked on the wind portion of the instrument. Photos by Jenny Kirchner


‘Gods and Monsters’ a collaborative and multi-media production Three Idyllwild Arts Academy faculty members are performing a multi-disciplinary and collaborative production, “Gods and Monsters,” written by Dr. Jeannette Louise Yaryan, composer, pianist, arranger and author, that will be presented in Pasadena. Joining Yaryan are Marshall Hawkins (jazz faculty) and David Reid-Marr (visual arts chair). “It…
The Town Crier has been unable to capture a photograph of this year’s winners of the Town Crier’s annual snow guessing contest. The winners voted the correct date of Dec. 12, 2022, at Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery. Their names were picked from a hat. The winners are Bernie Hoffinger and Jill Murphy. Sadly, Murphy…
Idyllwild’s own Stratford Players present a holiday confection — something sweet, something tuneful, something thoughtful, and, of course, something merry, all designed to make spirits bright. “Our theme this year is making spirits bright and that is what we hope to accomplish with our Christmas performances,” said Stratford Artistic Director Marsha Kennedy. “We like to…
Families waited anxiously for the Mountain Community Patrol annual pancake breakfast at Town Hall on Sunday morning.
Judson “Judd” Andolina, easy-going and affable, brings an international background to his new job as full-time math teacher at Idyllwild Arts Academy. The Sutter Creek, South Lake Tahoe native has taught in Brazil and Chile and has worked in other capacities in Mexico and Panama. He is married to Chilean native Karina who works at…