When not dressed as part of Doug Austin’s Olde English players, John Aussenhofer can be found at the Idyllwild Post Office in a costume prescribed by the U.S. government, rather than in a nightshirt. No matter the costume, Aussenhofer has a ready smile, quick wit and mischievous twinkle in his eye, especially for his regular…

Billed as Idyllwild’s largest art party, the Eye of the Artist event last Saturday did not disappoint. Town Hall was filled with art, artists, live music and art lovers. More than 60 artists donated their artwork either to the judged art show or the silent auction to offer art lovers more than 75 pieces of…