Idyllwild Arts Academy Theatre Chair Bonnie Carpenter has no doubt about the benefits of her department’s recently begun partnership with Fiasco Physical Theatre (fiascophysicaltheatre.com). A handful of Fiasco ensemble members take turns driving up the mountain from Los Angeles to teach at the academy for two-week stints. They train Academy Theatre majors in improvisation, acrobatics,…

“A treasure of delightful gardens that are normally secluded from view are all yours during this year’s Idyllwild Mountain Garden Tour,” said Harold Voorheis, coordinator of this year’s tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7. The annual Idyllwild Garden Club Tour is a self-guided event. This year, in addition to six individual…