A Brief History of The Theater             “The first hand puppets were a pair of hands,             no one could agree who was speaking.             Some saw a swan,             some a crocodile.             None saw the king,”             excerpt from Constantine’s third book, Calamity Joe.             One of California’s most visceral performance poets, Brendan…

By Flavia Mangan ColganContributor As I filled up the Advent Calendar with chocolates at the start of this week, I was reminded of what a sweet time this season can be. Advent is a time to reflect, a time of preparation, a time to seek stillness. The season has a way of making one feel…

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat advisory for the San Jacinto Mountains at least through Saturday night, Sept. 2. However, while winter is colder and more dangerous in Idyllwild than in the valleys and coastal areas, this heat weather is considered “dangerous” for those areas. NWS has issued a heat advisory for…