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On Friday, March 24, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild held a social at Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery. Here, Martha Lumia (right), membership chair, is joined by new member Holly Parsons (center) and her husband Les (left).  Photo by Darcy Gerdes

 

Idyllwild artist Lynn Ryan colors the poster displayed in Middle Ridge Winery and Gallery at the Art Alliance mingle on Friday, March 24. She was encouraged by guests Jim Wise and Kathy Kluzak and accompanied by Willy Bonnar on guitar. The large crowd enjoyed the art, music and wine, agreeing with the Art Alliance poster that proclaimed “Everyone’s an Artist.”
Photo by Tom Kluzak

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