Members of the American Legion Post 800 Honor Guard stand at attention and the crowd salutes the flag during Monday’s Memorial Day service. Photo by Tracy Maholland The American Legion Post 800 Honor Guard fires volley over the crowd attending Monday’s Memorial Day service. Photo by Cid Castillo Cid Castillo, of American Legion Post 800, blows “Taps”. Photo by Tracy Maholland The burning of the list of names of legion members who have passed away “or, as we call it, went to Post Everlasting,” was part of the Memorial Day service at Post 800. Photo by Cid Castillo Native plants on display during the annual Wildflower Festival. Photo by Barbara Reese The Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members Show and Gallery Working Artists Tour brought artist’s into the galleries to show how they work. Here, Cher Townsend works on one of her sculptures at the Courtyard Gallery Saturday afternoon. Photo by Barbara Reese Ron Singerton of Singerton Gallery works on a painting while greeting customers in his gallery during the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’ Judged Artist Members Show and Gallery Working Artist”s Tour last weekend. Photos by Barbara Reese Darcy Gerdes paints outside the Spruce Moose in the Fort during the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members Show and Gallery Working Artist”s over the weekend. Photo by Barbara Reese Ribbons of first-, second- and third-place winners are strewn about the Art Alliance of Idyllwild show at the Idyllwild Nature Center during the Judged Artist Members Show and Gallery Working Artists Tour. Photo by Jenny Kirchner Art Alliance of Idyllwild President Gary Kuscher (left) presents a second-place award and the Artists’ Choice Award to Gwen Novak for her piece “Across the Bay,” Sunday at the Idyllwild Nature Center following the Judged Artist Members Show and Gallery Working Artists Tour. Photo by Jenny Kirchner Brenda Underwood wins first place in the multimedia category for her piece “Red Tail,” completely drawn with water colors and ink, at the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members Show and Gallery Working Artists Tour at the Idyllwild Nature Center Sunday. Photo by Jenny Kirchner Clothes were a hot item at garage sales around the mountain over Memorial Day weekend. The traditional garage sales had locals up early combing the neighborhoods for bargains. Photo by Barbara Reese Realtor Kay Jennison held a yard sale in front of her office during Memorial Day weekend. Bright, red-checkered table cloths caught the eye and brought people over to check out what she had for sale. Photo by Barbara Reese Idyllwild Volunteer Fire Company held a yard sale at the fire station over Memorial Day weekend to raise money for the volunteer fire company. Photo by Barbara Reese The Satellite Band, John Phelps, bass and vocals, Mike Romaine, drums, and Lyle Wellington, guitar, performing Friday night, May 24 at Jo’An’s. Photo by Dolores Sizer
Editor’s Note: Most residents of Idyllwild call it a special place — special because of its people. We’re expanding our artist series to include a broader segment of those residents whose contributions to Idyllwild make it a better place. Father Dan Rondeau, vicar of St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church in Idyllwild, knew early on that he…
Michèle Marsh of Idyllwild will share stories of her life as an actress and her journey back home to our beloved mountains, sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library, Arts and Culture Programs, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the library. Marsh’s earliest memories are of Idyllwild. She was 4 years old when…
Gray, possibly rain-filled clouds covered the Hill Sunday, but they could not quench the desire for great and beautiful jazz from the dedicated fans of the Jazz in the Pines festival at Idyllwild Arts. The 23rd festival was another success, bringing thousands of visitors to the Hill and hundreds of musicians. On both days, the…
Jacque Carnahan brings her one-woman show to campus Jacque (Jacqueline) Carnahan, 1998 Idyllwild Arts Academy theater graduate, has established a solid career as a producer, actor and educator in New York City. At 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Carnahan brings her one-woman biographical musical theater journey to IAA’s Bowman Theatre. “From Main Street to 42nd…
The tiled mosaic at the front of Idyllwild School has passed away. Weather on the Hill was too much for the fragile artwork, according to Principal Matt Kraemer. However, the school’s entrance will still prominently display a significant art piece. A mural, featuring Tahquitz Peak, will replace the delicate mosaic. Ben Cruz, former Idyllwild Middle…
Idyllwild Community Center Sports By Johnny Wilson ICC Director of Programs & Recreation Adult Volleyball Opening week was so chock-full of nail-biting matches that the majority of them went into fifth-game tie-breakers. Week two, not so much, as we are starting to see which teams are emerging as the dominant forces on the court. Idyllwild…
