Photos: This week in Idyllwild: November 26, 2015
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In 1941, Idyllwild had about 200 buildings with electric meters. Since then, many more have been added. At one time, golfers had their choice of two Idyllwild courses. During WWII, General Patton allowed his tank corps, which was training in the desert for the invasion of North Africa, to spend weekends in Idyllwild because it…
On June 1 of this year, Idyllwild Library Branch Manager Shannon Ng also became Anza Valley Community Library’s branch manager. “I’m just now getting comfortable,” she said. “The COVID restrictions were lifted about the time I started managing both branches, so things became complicated very quickly.” She was offered the Anza position when the branch…
Conductor and Composer in Residence of Idyllwild Arts, Peter Askim, speaks at the ICRC speakers series on Wednesday evening at the Quiet Creek Gallery. As he gave his talk, “What’s New? The Latest, Greatest, Up-To-Date in Contemporary Classical Music,” he played examples of the music. The event was co-sponsored by the Associates of Idyllwild Arts Foundation.
The ledger of Idyllwild businesses changes often. Off-Hill visitors come to the Hill, fall in love with the village shopping district and decide to open businesses. If these businesses fill a then-unavailable niche, or if the products or services offered are superior to existing businesses, the newcomers generally find success. Sometimes businesses decide to downsize…
Jacque Swerdfeger (left) joins Jon Milhouse (right) in a toast to his work, which was part of the “The Idyllwild Collection: HeART & Soul” show at the Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery this past weekend.
Six years with Marshall Hawkins Hemet native Owen Zorn, Idyllwild Arts Academy jazz bassist, has already established a distinguished track record. At the recent Berklee High School Jazz Festival in Boston, Owen was part of an IAA jazz sextet that took first place in its category. Owen also received the highest individual recognition the festival…
