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A small, but enthusiastic crowd showed up for Town Hall’s first outdoor movie night Friday evening. The sign painted by the kids and staff at Town Hall advertised the movie, “The Adventures of Tin Tin.” Next month the movie will be “African Cats.” Photo by Barbara Reese

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…
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