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PHOTOS: This week in Idyllwild: March 10, 2016
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60 years ago – 1956 Nearly 400 county educators, administrators and groups concerned with education held an all-day meeting on the campus of the Arts Foundation (now Idyllwild Arts). 55 years ago – 1961 Idyllwild’s reputation as a creative center got a boost from a new art factory. Idyllwild resident and artist Jon Gnagy, with…
Dr. Arthur Tobias has been in the art world since 1968 when he took an introductory clay class his freshman year of college. From that point on, he never turned back. When asked what it was about ceramics that caught his interest Tobias said, “The ability to realize you could create anything you can imagine…
Actor and playwright Christopher Durang writes comedy — satire, dark comedy, parody and absurdist. The Idyllwild Actors Theatre next presents a full stage, al fresco celebration of 12 of Durang’s shorter pieces, called “Durang Durang, a Blissfully Silly Collection of Plays.” Durang’s play titles often capture his particular fascination with the gothic and goofy, the…
The California Parks Company, managers of Lake Hemet Campgrounds and Market, formally open their floating water park at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6. Admission is free during the opening day. Ceremonies begin with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. and a cake cutting and champagne toast follows at 1 p.m. Guided tours are available from…
Will Steichen Recreation & Program DirectorIdyllwild Community Center The Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) announces that co-ed volleyball has officially returned after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. With five teams competing this season, we are prepped for an entertaining and fun-filled season. Games are held Mondays, Tuesdays and alternating Fridays at Buckhorn Camp’s gymnasium. This…
Miki Pandya, 3, of Long Beach enjoys his ice cream and cookie Saturday afternoon at the annual Ice Cream Social at the Idyllwild Area Historical Society.