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The year 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of a substantial and somewhat controversial force in American cultural life, that of Leonard Bernstein. As a powerful advocate for classical and popular forms of music, particularly those produced in the United States, and as an equally important spokesperson for a variety of activist causes…
Clear skies, warm days and good music were the right medication to help the Hill recover from the recent fire siege — Mountain, Strong and Silver fires …
“This year they should be perfect,” said Gary Parton, owner of Alpenglow Lilac Gardens, referring to the vagaries of nature and how they affect when his lilacs bloom. Each year it is a worry because the Idyllwild Garden Club, in partnership with Parton and the Art Alliance of Idyllwild, hope, Parton’s lilacs are in perfect bloom just when the annual Lilac Walk, Tea and Art Show takes place in mid May. This year, the beautifully choreographed event takes place Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, and if Parton is right, it will be perfect.
The Idyllwild Lemon Lily Festival, July 13 and 14, enters its fourth year faced with germination challenges. Propagating the lily from native seeds is a time-consuming and difficult job that takes years to consummate. Growing the festival itself is no less difficult. Both take a core of dedicated volunteers that expands as the festival grows…
Despite the downpour of rain, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Uncorked art show collaboration with Middle Ridge Winery was a huge success, according to AAI President Shanna Robb. The show featured 60 artist members and 106 pieces of artwork. More than 440 guests visited the gallery during the two-day show with many returning for the…
Brendan Steele will tee off this week in the $7.5 million Sony Open in Hawaii on the Waialae Country Club course in Honolulu, Hawaii. Under the Sony name for 24 years, this tournament, with support from the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, has donated nearly $22 million to more than 350 charities. Brendan finished alone…