At some point in life, we all must deal with the issues presented in “The Outgoing Tide.” Many in Idyllwild already have or intend to face subsurface strength of the outgoing tide. Bruce Graham, the playwright, has infused this insightful and provocative play with a surface of humor. The audience will be observers in this…

Idyllwild Actors Theatre serves up a festive mix of heartwarming, hilarious and touching Christmas stories in readers’ theater format by some of America’s most noted authors. “A Merry, Madcap Christmas” features IAT’s core company of actors — Jeri Greene, Michèle Marsh, Howard Shangraw, Jacob Teel, Meg Wolf, Betty Anderson and Suzanne Avalon. With a cappella…

By Marshall SmithContributed Idyllwild is a perfect holiday card, unique in Southern California for its small-town holiday character — a must-visit tourist destination for anyone seeking a respite from the hurried pace of city life. And as if that weren’t enough, the town already experienced its first heavy snowfall on Thanksgiving Day. The central square…