PHOTOS: This Week in Idyllwild: October 20, 2016

Idyllwild Arts had its first theater production of the year over the weekend. “Medea” is an ancient Greek tragedy written by Euripides, based upon the myth of Jason and Medea and first produced in 431 BC.Photo by Jenny Kirchner — Idyllwild Arts had its first theater production of the year over the weekend. “Medea” is an ancient Greek tragedy written by Euripides, based upon the myth of Jason and Medea and first produced in 431 BC. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Sandy Ezell (left) of Idyllwild and grandson Robert Martinez of Hemet work at drilling holes using tools similar to those the Cahuilla people used when they occupied the site of the Idyllwild Nature Center. The center hosted the annual “Trail of the Acorn” event. George Ray (right) provided the equipment and instruction as part of the demonstration, which offered a look at the life of the nomads as they followed the plants that were in season between the desert and mountains. Photo by Tom Kluzak

A private screening of an upcoming national infomercial featuring many local residents took place at the Rustic Theatre Saturday morning. The infommercial by locals Marcia Waldorf and Jim Crawford included Lou Bacher (standing, left) and Pete Capparelli (standing, right). Actor Conor O’Farrell (seated) was not included in the 30-minute show to air on TV in January. Popcorn and champagne were served. Photo by Peter Szabadi — A private screening of an upcoming national infomercial featuring many local residents took place at the Rustic Theatre Saturday morning. The infommercial by locals Marcia Waldorf and Jim Crawford included Lou Bacher (standing, left) and Pete Capparelli (standing, right). Actor Conor O’Farrell (seated) was not included in the 30-minute show to air on TV in January. Popcorn and champagne were served.
Photo by Peter Szabadi

Anna Ancheta (left), director of Musica!, and Teresa DiPietro, head teacher/conductor of Musica! Echorchestra, accept a donation from the Art Alliance of Idyllwild. The $1,000 grant will be used to fund “Pictures at an Exhibition” that combines student and professional art along with music. Photo by Peter Szabadi — Anna Ancheta (left), director of Musica!, and Teresa DiPietro, head teacher/conductor of Musica! Echorchestra, accept a donation from the Art Alliance of Idyllwild. The $1,000 grant will be used to fund “Pictures at an Exhibition” that combines student and professional art along with music.
Photo by Peter Szabadi

Barbara Wallace reacts to the Emcee Doug Austin’s announcement that she won the Mountain Garden Basket at the annual Soroptimist Basket Festival and Spaghetti Dinner at Buckhorn Camp.Photo by Becky Clark — Barbara Wallace reacts to the Emcee Doug Austin’s announcement that she won the Mountain Garden Basket at the annual Soroptimist Basket Festival and Spaghetti Dinner at Buckhorn Camp. Photo by Becky Clark

A capacity crowd came out to enjoy the Soroptimist International of Idyllwild’s annual Basket Festival and Spaghetti Dinner at Buckhorn Camp. Basket winners are Kids and Family, Deb Gmeiner; Mystery, The Van Zantens; Mountain Folk, David Sandlin; Mountain Gardens, Barbara Wallace; Travel and Leisure, Barbara Longbrook; and Wine and Dine, Reb Neuman. Photo by Becky Clark

Bella Hartmann (left) was the first speaker in this year’s Idyllwild Community Center Speaker Series at Silver Pines Lodge on Oct. 13. Bella is a senior at Idyllwild Arts, which has partnered with ICC to provide interesting and informative presentations. Bella described her experience in arts education. As an added bonus, she brought fellow students Sumi Onoe (center) and Arsel Kalemolu to play some outstanding jazz. Photo by Tom Kluzak

Idyllwild Rotary member John Graham (left) receives an official mug from President-elect Roland Gaebert at the weekly Rotary meeting on Oct. 12. Graham spoke to the club about his 38-year experience as a teacher of disabled high school students. Photo by Tom Kluzak

Eilene and Bill Sinnigen of Idyllwild and Palm Desert went on vacation to Albuquerque for the International Hot Air Balloon Festival last week. Photo courtesy the Sinnegens — Eilene and Bill Sinnigen of Idyllwild and Palm Desert went on vacation to Albuquerque for the International Hot Air Balloon Festival last week.
Photo courtesy the Sinnegens

Charlene Chindlund in Paris with the Town Crier at Shakespear and Company book store. Charlene didn’t know the Idyllwild connection to the bookstore when she posed for the photo. It was opened by local resident Bill Whitman’s uncle, George Whitman. After his death, his daughter, Sylvia Beach Whitman, took over the bookstore. Photo courtesy Charlene Chindlund — Charlene Chindlund in Paris with the Town Crier at Shakespear and Company book store. Charlene didn’t know the Idyllwild connection to the bookstore when she posed for the photo. It was opened by local resident Bill Whitman’s uncle, George Whitman. After his death, his daughter, Sylvia Beach Whitman, took over the bookstore.
Photo courtesy Charlene Chindlund

Similar Posts

Art & Culture | On The Town

National Night Out
ByIdyllwild Town Crier July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 Reading Time: 1 minute

National Night Out is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3. The Hemet Sheriff’s Station is hosting the event this year at the newly opened Lake Hemet Mountain Station, located at 56550 Highway 74 (near the entrance to Lake Hemet).Come out to meet fire personnel and law enforcement.

Read More National Night Out
On The Town

Noel Alumit visits Idyllwild authors series
By July 6, 2011November 2, 2012 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Noel Alumit, author of “Talking to the Moon” and “Letters to Montgomery Clift,” talks with Idyllwild Authors Series host Eduardo Santiago at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at B’s Mountain of Books in Idyllwild. “Talking to the Moon” (Carroll & Graf Publishers 2007), Alumit’s second novel, is a fictional account growing out of an actual…

Read More Noel Alumit visits Idyllwild authors series
On The Town

Missing dog reunited with his owner
By January 5, 2021January 12, 2021 Reading Time: 4 minutes

A few months ago, Idyllwild local Maureen McElligott adopted a 6-year-old dog name Radar from Loving All Animals in Coachella. After losing her longtime, four-legged companion Rusty to cancer a couple of weeks earlier, McElligott found Radar and instantly had a bond. McElligott, who lives alone, relied on Rusty to keep her company, especially during…

Read More Missing dog reunited with his owner
Art & Culture | On The Town

Local Soroptimists continue mission of stopping human trafficking: Celebrating Women in the Arts raises money to increase awareness, support survivors
By March 31, 2016June 10, 2016 Reading Time: 2 minutes

One of the key mission objectives of the Soroptimist International’s program to stop human trafficking is to raise public awareness about this growing problem — that it is happening everywhere, even in Riverside County, and the signs can be detected if one knows the signs. From 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 15, the Soroptimist…

Read More Local Soroptimists continue mission of stopping human trafficking: Celebrating Women in the Arts raises money to increase awareness, support survivors
On The Town

Pine Cove resident runs for St. Jude Children’s Hospital: Michele Bryant reduced to a half marathon from injury
By June 3, 2016 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Pine Cove resident Michele Bryant had big dreams — to run the San Diego (Suja) Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon and raise money for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The event, both marathon and half marathon, takes place Sunday, June 5. It starts at 6th and Quince at Balboa Park, runs through historic downtown neighborhoods, and…

Read More Pine Cove resident runs for St. Jude Children’s Hospital: Michele Bryant reduced to a half marathon from injury
On The Town

Elsie Fisher at the Rustic
By July 31, 2013October 7, 2013 Reading Time: 1 minute

as part of a fundraiser for Idyllwild Volunteer Fire Company 621 last Thursday night.

Read More Elsie Fisher at the Rustic

The Visitor’s Guide & Map

Similar Posts