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Playing bagpipe classics, The University of California, Riverside Pipe Band is always a favorite every year. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
















An exhibit featuring the work of young artists participating in the smARTS program opened at the Parks Exhibition Center at Idyllwild Arts on Friday evening. The show runs through March 16.
Colin Wenhardt and his Bossa Nova Quintet provided Brazilian samba and bossa nova music during last week’s Summer Concert Series produced by Ken Dahleen.
60 years ago – 1956 Nearly 400 county educators, administrators and groups concerned with education held an all-day meeting on the campus of the Arts Foundation (now Idyllwild Arts). 55 years ago – 1961 Idyllwild’s reputation as a creative center got a boost from a new art factory. Idyllwild resident and artist Jon Gnagy, with…
By Dave Stith Special to the Town Crier Editor’s note: Lemon Lily specialist Dave Stith, a volunteer botanist, submitted this story regarding the efforts in restoring native Lemon Lilies. First, the planners of the Lemon Lily Festival, including Park Interpreter Amanda Allen and the Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks, decided to move…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild will host a community potluck just for the fun of it. With the tagline, “The community that eats together stays together,” the event is open to the community and free to all. Noted the Alliance website, “Art is often a reflection of life, and what better way to inspire art…