Genis' book features Idyllwild faces, stories

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Photographer Gina Genis of Idyllwild and Orange County held a book signing at the Idyllwild Historical Society Saturday afternoon. “Everyone and Their Mother, Vol. 1” is made up of environmental portraits of people living in Idyllwild with 150 pages of full color photos and interviews of her subjects. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

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New ICF category produces surprise feature
By December 28, 2012May 3, 2013 Reading Time: 4 minutes

When Idyllwild Cinema-Fest Chairman Phil Calderone added a new “Amateur” submission category, he did not expect it to yield one of this season’s major festival surprises — a probing and provocative feature with script values usually not found in amateur films.

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Jon King breaks long-standing ascent record for San Jacinto Peak
ByIdyllwild Town Crier December 28, 2021January 4, 2022 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Charles Phelan Contributor Famed nature enthusiast John Muir exclaimed, “The view from San Jacinto is the most sublime spectacle to be found anywhere on this earth!” According to historians, the Muir quote is probably apocryphal, but anyone who has hiked to San Jacinto Peak would surely agree that it affords some truly amazing, sublime and…

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The case for IIFC standout ‘Standpoint’
By January 27, 2017April 19, 2017 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Trinity Houston, executive director of the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema, was surprised when there was some pushback from several attending filmmakers or their representatives over the film “Standpoint” winning five IIFC awards, including Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress. “Standpoint” was made in 2016 by students at…

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Wine in the Pines to raise Idyllwild Community funds
By June 25, 2015January 22, 2016 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The Idyllwild Community Fund Advisory Committee is throwing a party and everyone is invited. Enjoy a fine wine bar, craft beer by local brewer Don Put, appetizers, desserts and music, from classical to jazz, including Idyllwild’s dean of jazz Marshall Hawkins, with Jac and Luca Jacaruso and Two t’ Suite, featuring Juliana Buffum Holmes and…

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Soboba Casino commemorates the 104th anniversary of the Titanic
By March 31, 2016June 10, 2016 Reading Time: 2 minutes

April 15 marks 104 years since the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York, an event that shocked the world over and inspired decades of searches for its wreckage and the treasures she concealed. In commemoration, Soboba Casino is bringing the memory of the Titanic back to the forefront with…

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A life purpose with 88 keys
By November 25, 2015March 4, 2016 Reading Time: 4 minutes

In many cultures, coming of age begins at 12. For Luann Hanf Carman, it was when she found her personal purpose and passion, the piano. “My parents divorced [when I was age] 12,” she remembered. “The piano was my way to shut the door. No one was making me play. I just loved it.” For…

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