
Photo by John Pacheco


Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Photo by John Pacheco

Photo by John Pacheco

Photo by John Pacheco

Photo by John Pacheco

Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Photos: Christmas is coming to Idyllwild
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Outdoor barbecues are a Labor Day tradition on the Hill and this year provided a feast. Rotarian Barney Brause, foreground, serves deep-pit barbecue pulled pork while Rick Foster, background, ladles out the beans during the 4th Annual Idyllwild Rotary Labor Day Barbecue on Sunday, Sept. 4.
By Ernie MaxwellTown Crier founder Editor’s note: This originally ran Jan. 29, 1981. Since Donnajean’s interview several weeks ago, there have been requests for me to write a rather complete history of this place. Her interview touched on some of my recollections and opinions covering the last 35 years in the community. Whatever history I…
Breann Johnson, one of the leads in “Red Wing,” the opening-night film for the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema, spoke to the Town Crier last week. “Red Wing” is directed by Will Wallace, the festival’s co-director. Town Crier: How did you become interested in acting? Breann Johnson: As an 8-year-old, I was in my first…
Wine tasting and culinary delights have returned to Idyllwild. Ferro Restaurant began its monthly wine tasting in early May. The second tasting is Thursday, June 9, and features wines from Ascension Cellars in Paso Robles. “We’re pairing wines to match our menu,” said Frank Ferro of Ferro. “Wine is food. And these pairings will offer…
By Richard Barker Special to the Town Crier Earlier this year, I had the good fortune to be given a tour of the James Reserve by Dr. Jennifer Gee, reserve director. After the tour, she explained that the reserve is named in honor of an extraordinary man named Harry C. James. My curiosity was piqued,…
Construction of the William M. Lowman Concert Hall on the Idyllwild Arts Academy and Summer Programs campus will occur in the next year or two. The Idyllwild Arts Foundation successfully completed a $6.3-million campaign to fund the project by its Dec. 31 deadline. A 298-seat, acoustically brilliant facility, the concert hall will become the centerpiece…