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Photo by Thom Wallace


Photo by Alan Berlanger
PHOTOS: This Week in Idyllwild: October 6, 2016
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Dancers from Ballet Folklorico of St. Hyacinth’s Academy in San Jacinto performed in traditional attire as part of the Autumnal Equinox Celebration at Spirit Mountain Retreat in Idyllwild on Sunday, Sept. 26. The observance honored the Mexican heritage of Southern California, as well as the coming of autumn. Photo by Barry Zander






Jason and Dawn Sonnier talk with local artist Jan Jasper-Fayers, whose work was on display during the17th-annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting.
The interior of the nearly ready William M. Lowman Concert Hall, the new state-of-the-art music venue on the Idyllwild Arts campus. The beams visible in the ceiling are part of the acoustical design engineered by ARUP North America, the firm responsible for the designs of the world-famous Sydney (Australia) Opera House, the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Tate Modern in London. The concert venue should open soon.
Jazz in the Pines (JITP) has been a popular event in Idyllwild for over two decades. Until last year, many came to the mountains to enjoy the amazing world of jazz while perusing the many vendors and dancing areas that were available for all attendees on the scenic Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) campus. However, after…
(Some of this story was taken from a Climate Science Alliance press release) Climate Science Alliance South Coast Director Dr. Amber Pairis was among eight recipients honored nationally on May 8, for helping safeguard America’s valuable natural resources. Pairis is a former Idyllwild resident. “I grew up in Idyllwild (age 5 and up) and lived there until…
James Tompkins, also known by his stage name “Hooke,” brought together the members of the band called Port O’Thority. Hooke develops the sound for the compositions the band plays. He also plays guitar, world-percussion drums and ukulele, and uses his years of training in theater to put together their pirate act. As with most artists…
By Marshall SmithContributed Idyllwild is a perfect holiday card, unique in Southern California for its small-town holiday character — a must-visit tourist destination for anyone seeking a respite from the hurried pace of city life. And as if that weren’t enough, the town already experienced its first heavy snowfall on Thanksgiving Day. The central square…