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Michael Jaime-Becerra (right) was the featured author on Sunday afternoon at the INK Bookstore’s 2nd Annual Author Series. Becerra talked about his book of short stories, “Every Night Is Ladies’ Night” and his novel, “This Time Tomorrow.” Eduardo Santiago (left), who also grew up in El Monte, Calif., organizes the series and asks the first questions. Photo by Barbara Reese

David JeromeCorrespondent Idyllwild Actors Theater is performing a return of its Christmas show. A tradition since 2006, after a two-year hiatus the performers are returning with “A Joyful Holiday” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Rustic Theatre. The show is a collection of holiday tales, from the heartwarming to the hilarious. President and…
Idyllwild Arts student Nicky Martin, one of 150 who auditioned for the Voice of the Valley talent competition, was one of eight finalists who performed on Saturday, June 9, at the Grand Finale of the three-month competitive process. The performance, intended as a fundraiser for the historic Hemet Theatre at 216 E. Florida Ave. in…
The Idyllwild Summer Concert Series’ 16th season ends with great dancing music from one of pop music’s greatest eras — Harold Wherry and his Blue Breeze Band return with their high-energy Motown, R&B, soul, funk and jazz. This year, Wherry adds singer Laia Jones who will mix it up with some of the biggest hits…
ara Karloff speaks about her father, actor Boris Karloff, to the students of the Sci-Fi Horror class at Idyllwild Arts Academy and local residents last Thursday evening.
The Marine Band is an 18-piece jazz ensemble led by Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Bley …