

Photo by Tom Kluzak
Photos: Adult coloring party
By Idyllwild Town Crier


The “Center of Idyllwild” mural on the side of The Fort facing Highway 243 has been restored to its original beauty under the direction of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI). According to AAI representatives, the mural had not had any restoration work since it was built in 1992. AAI member and artist Darcy Gerdes, left, presents a check for the completion of work, ahead of schedule, to artist J.R Darwin, second from left. Others present for the occasion are, from left, Gary Kuscher, AAI vice president, Reba Coulter, AAI treasurer, and Jan Bruner, AAI member and artist.
The annual Patrons’ Dinner precedes the Jazz in the Pines by one day and gives the attendees a sense and feel for the next 48 hours. This year, for the 20th-annual Jazz in the Pines, a crystal ball will be at the center of each table. Diners may ask and consider, “Where is Idyllwild Arts…
The Idyllwild HELP Center held its annual fashion show and luncheon Sunday, June 9, at the Rainbow Inn. This year’s theme was “Country Western Comes to Idyllwild.”
Graham and Gail Sutherland purchased The Rustic Theatre, now renamed The Rustic Theatre and Entertainment Center, Oct. 24, 2020. In the middle of the pandemic, the theater was unable to open to show movies until last weekend. According to the website, the theater was originally opened as a side job for Nina and Glenn Froehlich,…
Guests at this month’s Idyllwild Arts Academy Alumni/Family Weekend and Open House will be treated to a rare glimpse of Broadway. Alums, current families, families curious about the academy as an option for their children — and anyone else who loves musical theatre — will be transported “From Main Street to 42nd Street” by 1998…