Associates of the Idyllwild Arts FoundationContributed Between the early afternoon rain and the night’s downpour Sunday, July 25, the Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation hosted its annual meeting. This year with the “Welcome Back” theme, the organization welcomed nearly 90 members and guests to begin the new year. Appetizers and beverages were served while…

The Idyllwild Haunted Ghost Town Halloween event has been going on for over 16 years and is a great family activity. For participants, it is a wonderful opportunity for adults to mentor and teach younger ones basic theatrical techniques, special effects makeup, audio and lighting, costuming, set design, animatronics, and special effects.  The themes of…

Many know Gary Parton as the lilac guru of Alpenglow Gardens on Fern Valley Road. His cultivation of lilac varietals and his meticulous planning and attention to detail in his 1-acre lilac experience are, in themselves, works of art. Many do not know that Parton taught art in the South Bay city of Torrance for…