By falling on Friday, the Fourth of July creates an extended holiday weekend that begins Thursday with the inaugural Idyllwild Summer Concert Series and the annual Pipes in the Pines, and extends through Sunday. Two events on Thursday, July 3 herald holiday celebrations. The University of California, Riverside Pipe Band will present a the Pipes…

On May 1, the premier issue of Palms to Pines Magazine will be released in Idyllwild, Palm Springs and desert cities, and various high-traffic locations throughout Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego counties. The magazine will highlight the similarities and contrasts of two popular Southern California destinations — Idyllwild and Palm Springs/desert cities. Published by…

“If you’re expecting ‘long hair’ music, nothing could be further from truth,” said Christian Chalifour, Desert Chamber Orchestra director. The orchestra with two soloists, Vanessa Sheldon, harpist, and Lawrence Spector, guitar, will be the next guests at the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Idyllwild Community Center site. Demonstrating Chalifour’s musical…

In what is becoming an annual event, the Idyllwild American Legion Post 800 hosted a reception and dinner for American military veterans who are hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Residents attended to talk, eat and drink with the Warrior Hikers. “Warrior Hike: Walk off the War” is a program developed by Marine veteran Sean Gobin…