Photos: This week in Idyllwild: January 7, 2016

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One of five trees downed by wind on Devil’s Slide Trail is seen here. Trees also downed power lines on Saturday, Dec. 26 after extreme wind gusts followed previous heavy rains. Parts of Fern Valley were without power for over 48 hours while crews made repairs and replaced downed poles. Fern Valley resident Jim Tsai is seen here. Photo by Carl Emery.

On Saturday, Spirit Mountain Retreat held a wisdom fire to celebrate and reflect on the arrival of the New Year and its opportunities.Photo by Cheryl Basye — On Saturday, Spirit Mountain Retreat held a wisdom fire to celebrate and reflect on the arrival of the New Year and its opportunities. Photo by Cheryl Basye

Three local ladies were inducted into the Soroptimist International of Idyllwild at its Christmas party at Silver Pines Lodge on Dec. 9. From left, are President-elect Theresa Teel, new member Kat Wilson, President Karen Doshier, new member Bonnie Keefe and new member Phyllis Murton. Photo by Mary Morse

Spin Cycle performed at Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro last weekend. From right, members of the group are Vince Day, guitar; Steve Zacardi, drums; HoJo Reynolds, guitar; and Tamar Tweedie, vocalist.Photo by Cheryl Basye — Spin Cycle performed at Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro last weekend. From right, members of the group are Vince Day, guitar; Steve Zacardi, drums; HoJo Reynolds, guitar; and Tamar Tweedie, vocalist. Photo by Cheryl Basye

Year seven of the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema saw rain and predicted snow. The festival has a new meet and greet headquarters just across from the Rustic Theatre, the festival’s premiere primary site. Photo by Marshall Smith — Year seven of the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema saw rain and predicted snow. The festival has a new meet and greet headquarters just across from the Rustic Theatre, the festival’s premiere primary site.
Photo by Marshall Smith

The Greg Jones Band played to a large and happy crowd at Café Aroma on New Year’s Eve.Photo courtesy Philip Weber — The Greg Jones Band played to a large and happy crowd at Café Aroma on New Year’s Eve. Photo courtesy Philip Weber

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A family storyteller for family week
By June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Pixar creative director in Idyllwild to explain his creations The magic of the Pixar stories told in Disney parks takes you to different worlds — worlds so compelling that they can seem real to both children and adults. The man behind the magic, Roger Gould, will talk about his tricks at the invitation of the…

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Rain delay — talking, listening, sharing and learning
By April 10, 2018 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Travel delays — whether a boulder blocking the stagecoach, a stalled car blocking lanes or weather grounding an aircraft — are a constant irritant to those traveling. When we use common carriers, such as aircraft, the delay can be frustrating, but at least airports offer locations for those awaiting the departure. The Idyllwild Actors Theatre…

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Hub hosts ladies bike maintenance clinic
By January 28, 2012January 28, 2013 Reading Time: 1 minute

The Hub and Siren Bicycles co-owner Mary Metcalf-Collier leads a basic bike maintenance workshop and demonstration at the shop Sunday during a ladies’ brunch, attended by about 20 local bike-loving women.

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Get ready for Native Arts Week at Idyllwild Arts
BySally Hedberg July 6, 2012April 12, 2013 Reading Time: 3 minutes

A highlight of the summer is the annual Native American Arts Festival …

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Michael Becerra next at authors series
By May 22, 2012February 8, 2013 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Michael Jaime Becerra, associate professor of creative writing at University of California, Riverside, said a sense of place and trust in his characters are the keys to his writing success. Becerra is himself shaped by the place where he grew up, El Monte in Los Angeles’ San Gabriel Valley, and his writing is a product…

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City Beat to rock Aug. 15
ByJack Clark August 7, 2013January 8, 2014 Reading Time: 2 minutes

They’ve rocked Idyllwild before, and up they come again with horn-blasting pop, soul, rhythm, blues and rock ‘n’ roll. City Beat, a high-energy gang of mostly law enforcement personnel, will have Summer Concert Series enthusiasts jumpin’ and jivin’ at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Idyllwild Community Center site. Leader Ed Riojas’ motley-blue crew…

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