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PHOTOS: Last week in Idyllwild
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Marshall Hawkins, dean of local jazz musicians, one of the founders of the annual Jazz in the Pines festival, will be honored next Friday, Feb. 22. The California Alliance of Jazz will induct Hawkins into its Hall of Fame in Fresno. Dr. Jeffrey James Tower championed Hawkins’ entry into the Hall of Fame. Tower was…
Idyllwild local Cory Lavy wasn’t always the artistic type. While he was born and raised in Idyllwild, Lavy was more interested in the fire and medical world than he ever was with the arts. While in high school, Lavy volunteered for the U.S. Forest Service, and when he graduated in 2003, he was immediately picked…
Wisconsin native and longtime Hill resident Annie Varvari has joined Idyllwild Arts Academy’s full time faculty as resource teacher. With degrees in special education and counseling, Varvari fills a key position, providing advocacy for and support to students with special classroom academic and logistical needs. “Kids in resource have concerns,” said Varvari. “Those concerns could…
Family members of Jo and the late Don Shinkle, long-time Idyllwild residents, have opened a new nursery in the location of The Green Trees nursery on Highway 243. John and Lisa Shinkle, landscapers in Lake Arrowhead and part-time residents, opened Four Seasons Nursery in April. Lisa said, “We always wanted a nursery.” John grew up…
International musical group Ebb & Flow will present a choral workshop for experienced and aspiring singers followed by a concert of original songs and seasonal music at the Rustic Theatre. “The concept [of the Idyllwild appearance] is a fusion of instruction and performance,” said Gabby Gordon, singer, songwriter and pianist. Gordon is a Danish American…
Idyllwild’s own organic and health-centric emporium, Sky Island Natural Foods, is hosting a health fair. Owner Michael Wangler urged residents, “Come to Sky Island to meet local health and wellness practitioners from a wide variety of disciplines. Enjoy networking, bodywork, massage, health testing, lifestyle coaching and free samples classes in yoga, martial arts and more.”…