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Brendan and Mary Collier, inveterate cyclists and owners of Idyllwild Hub Cyclery, are planning and GPS mapping a 400-mile mountain to desert bicycle course for an end of April event. “It’s a ride, not a race,” Brendan stressed. “No prizes, no fees, just a group of friends getting together for a ride.” Both Mary and…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) opened its community gallery in March of 2018 in the Courtyard building. The nonprofit organization has been helping artists, allowing them to gain exposure for years through various events and programs and, with the Courtyard Gallery, a year-round place to sell their work. With the COVID-19 pandemic, events to…
By Ann SmithReporter Now that California is coming out of lockdown, we are seeing all kinds of interesting events open up. An internet search revealed the Western Steampunk Symposium is taking place June 12 to 13. This event will be their third gathering. According to the website, it’s a “crazy, weird genre that’s only been…
The Stagecoach 400 mountain bike ride began and ended in Idyllwild — crossing more than 400 miles of varied topography and touching much of Southern California’s history along the way. Organized by Brendan and Mary Collier of Hub Cyclery, the ride also directly benefits Idyllwild youth, by raising more than $3,000 in registration fees to…
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…
Two weeks of backing Sammy Davis Jr. and four legendary tap dancers forever changed his brush technique …