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PHOTOS: Beer for a cause
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Ken Dahleen and his Big Band Staff wrap the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series on Thursday night, Aug. 24. Dahleen and his board produce the successful series for locals, giving the town an old-fashioned “gathering in the park” summer music experience. Like the Fourth of July Parade and the Christmas Tree Lighting celebration, ISCS has become…
Wendy Winks, newly hired marketing director at Idyllwild Arts, is focused on “telling the story” of what makes the Idyllwild Arts Academy unique in high school arts education. Prior to moving to Idyllwild in October of last year, Winks had lived and worked in the Los Angeles and Pasadena areas. But she has been coming…
The annual Greenwood Award was presented Friday evening to Dr. Kate Kramer, botanist for the San Jacinto Ranger District. This award is given each year to a member of the community who has worked to protect our environment. The ceremony took place at a dessert reception and fundraiser at Town Hall the evening before the Earth Fair.
By Gisela M. Stearns Oktoberfest is really celebrated in Germany in a big way. People have a good time eating Bratwursts, drinking beer, singing, and dancing.The ladies wear “Dirndls” and the men wear “Lederhosen.” All very festive and happy.I was curious about what and how Idyllwild would celebrate Oktoberfest. My version: The band played and…
On May 1, the premier issue of Palms to Pines Magazine will be released in Idyllwild, Palm Springs and desert cities, and various high-traffic locations throughout Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego counties. The magazine will highlight the similarities and contrasts of two popular Southern California destinations — Idyllwild and Palm Springs/desert cities. Published by…
Idyllwild Arts Academy theater major Nicolas “Nico” Yasko is a young man with a work ethic and a mission. While only a junior, he has the mind and discipline, not to mention an abundance of talent, to accomplish whatever he begins. Nico is the next presenter at the Idyllwild Community Center speaker series, co-presented with…