
Photo by Tom Kluzak

Photo by Tom Kluzak

Photo by Halie Wilson

Photo by Tom Kluzak

Photo by Barry Zander


Photo by Tom Kluzak


Photo by Chandra Lynn

PHOTOS: This week in Idyllwild: April 28, 2016
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Caroline Oltmanns explains that her parents were unhappy with her plans to study piano. “They wanted me to do something to make a living at,” she said. Oltmanns’ parents probably learned to accept her musical studies. They’ve led to a career of concerts throughout the world and to rave notices for her as playing as…
Local restaurants are still open and need your business. If you’re looking for meal ideas, check out some of these popular dishes. Atomic Cow Creamery Turkey and Cheese Sub – $7.99 Nutter Butter Peanut Shake – $5.50 Café Aroma Barbecue Ribs – $27Raspberry Chicken Sandwich – $18Family Pasta Night (Tuesdays 4–8 p.m.). Choice of pasta and…
Scott and Kimberlee Finnell started “2nd Saturday” in 2013 with the goal of attracting new visitors to the Hill and adding to Idyllwild’s reputation as an art destination. “It was also a way to help local merchants and restaurants, and to publicize the town,” said Scott. The event has grown significantly since debuting in 2013….
On Sunday, August 4, Idyllwild Arts Foundation will present the culmination performance of the High School Summer Chamber Festival Orchestra and Festival Choir of Idyllwild Arts, a fundraiser that helps to provide scholarships to hundreds of students. The program will feature more than 100 talented young people performing on the world-class stage of Walt…
Random acts of kindness are occurring throughout Idyllwild this month. Opening a door for someone, donating a book at the Idyllwild Library, picking up litter, donating to the Help Center and many other kind acts are happening. While the concept, “Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty,” may be 35 years old,…
The first of 2023’s Thursday night free Idyllwild Summer Concerts is set for July 6 at the Butterfield Amphitheater. It will feature series veteran Frank DiSalvo and his classic country band the Sundowners. The Sundowners feature “the good old boys: Willie, Waylon, Cash, Buck, Merle, George Jones … no new country!” Like all the headliners,…