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For the 2012 Jazz in the Pines, Ray Goren, jazz guitarist, returned with his own group. Yes, a 12-year-old prodigy guitarist heads up his own jazz quartet. And they love him. “When he’s playing, he’s great,” exclaimed bass Jamie Silverstein. “I don’t think of him as a 12-year-old.” In 2011, Goren played a few…
Local arborist John Huddleston spoke to members of Pine Cove Property Owners Association (PCPOA) about the health of our forests and the threats posed by a variety of pests, reported PCPOA Publicist Mark Dean.John described how different species of beetles attach to trees, and he also told members how to give trees on their property…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild concluded another very successful year, said President Gary Kuscher. “The 2013 Art Walk and Wine Tasting was outstanding. I’m very happy with the results,” he said. Once again, the event established record attendance, Kuscher gushed. “It was sold out and everything went smoothly.” He said AAI purchased 1,224 wine glasses….
Living Free, the local no-kill animal sanctuary that rescues cats and dogs, is holding its fourth-annual “Howl and Yowl” fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. Lisa Haley and the Zydecats will highlight the afternoon. Also returning are Honey County and Jason Powers. Haley and the Zydecats are well-known and popular on…
Mayor Max celebrated his 12th birthday with about 100 of his closest friends, human and four-legged, on Sunday afternoon at the Nature Center. Many people brought their dogs to help Max celebrate and even the Nature Center’s bunny showed up to wish him well. Max greeted people and posed for pictures all through the festivities.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, visitors to Idyllwild will be treated to local art that is all priced under $100. Hosted by the Art Alliance of Idyllwild, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the fourth-annual Under $100 Art Fair will feature 18 individual artist booths. Galleries and Art Hot Spots throughout town will also…