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Photos by Doris Jean Lombard

A rare bird, the Wilson’s Warbler, is a yellow flash against the green cedars. Its small size is evident when compared to the Manzanita berry in the water.

Early signs of fall were present as the leaves were already turning in August.

Above and below: Flashes of yellow and orange contrast against green foliage where several Western Tanagers visit Mountain Center for water.

One month after the devastating Mountain Fire, California Coffeeberry burnt stumps are already sprouting new growth.

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Art Walk and Wine Tasting draws more than 1,100 visitors
ByIdyllwild Town Crier October 25, 2017 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s 20th-annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting on Saturday Oct. 14, came alive with laughter and music. The day attracted more than 1,100 art and wine lovers. The AAI staged 12 galleries and art hot spots with more than 40 artists, 17 Southern California wineries showcasing their signature selections and more…

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Dorothy Brooks used exercise to restore health after a stroke: Runs Fit After 50 program
By August 3, 2016 Reading Time: 3 minutes

After suffering a debilitating stroke in 2014, retired registered nurse Dorothy Brooks had to choose. Unable to walk and severely challenged with balance issues, visual distortions, memory loss and speech impairment, Brooks decided she had to find her own way out of her disabilities. She chose adult coloring books. “I went home to color,” she…

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Bayou and Cajun music coming to Idyllwild
By July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 Reading Time: 3 minutes

As summer warms and August begins, the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series (ISCS) heats up. Lisa Haley, local favorite and Grammy nominee, and the Zydecats return to Idyllwild. This is not the second or third time they have performed. They have performed 14 concerts as part of the ISCS, as well as several times during the…

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Steele closes out 2016 season
ByJack Clark September 15, 2016 Reading Time: 1 minute

Brendan Steele had another rough outing last week, this time at the BMW Championship, the third of the four season-ending playoff tournaments. His 6-over-par 72-70-79-73 — 294 fell well short of what he needed to advance to the Tour Championship next week. Although his season ended on a downturn, he was competing with the very…

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23rd annual Jazz in Pines starts Aug. 19: Casey Abrams, Diane Schuur, Richie Cole and many more to perform over weekend
By April 13, 2016June 10, 2016 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Jazz aficionados will mark their summer calendar for the 23rd-annual Jazz in the Pines, which is Aug. 19 to 21. Many favorites, such as Casey Abrams, Chuck Alvarez, Graham Dechter, Yve Evans, Lisa Haley, Greg Jones and Harry Pickens, will return and perform over the weekend. Two important jazz figures also will return to the…

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Jazz festival moves away from smooth jazz
By August 1, 2017 Reading Time: 6 minutes

Feature new jazz innovators and jazz legends Jazz in the Pines returns to its original roots, under the guidance of founder Marshall Hawkins and John Newman, Idyllwild Art Academy director of business operations. Gone are the days of smooth jazz headliners in Holmes Amphitheatre. From this point forward, producers intend to feature up-and-coming jazz innovators,…

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