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Hanukkah, Festival of Lights
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Michael Jaime Becerra, associate professor of creative writing at University of California, Riverside, said a sense of place and trust in his characters are the keys to his writing success. Becerra is himself shaped by the place where he grew up, El Monte in Los Angeles’ San Gabriel Valley, and his writing is a product…
It’s another summer of arts programs for youth, children, adults and families at the Idyllwild Arts campus. Once again, participants will have choices of familiar programs, favorite instructors and new opportunities. The Summer Program lasts for eight weeks, from June 15, when the popular Hot Clay and Metals Week opens, through Aug. 9, when many…
This six-man sizzling Latin fusion band, returns …
By Shanna Robb Special to the Town Crier According to The American’s for the Arts, a nationally recognized organization, “Public art activates the imagination and encourages people to perceive more deeply the environment they occupy.” Art projects, such as Idyllwild Deer Sightings, help stimulate the local economy and provide an avenue for residents to…
as part of a fundraiser for Idyllwild Volunteer Fire Company 621 last Thursday night.
By Gisela M. Stearns Oktoberfest is really celebrated in Germany in a big way. People have a good time eating Bratwursts, drinking beer, singing, and dancing.The ladies wear “Dirndls” and the men wear “Lederhosen.” All very festive and happy.I was curious about what and how Idyllwild would celebrate Oktoberfest. My version: The band played and…