Drop into a Starbucks and there’s a pretty good chance you’ll run across something invented by Clay Alexander, who graduated from Idyllwild Arts Academy in 1994. Nearly 4,600 Starbucks stores carry the temperature-controlled Ember Ceramic Mug (named by Time magazine as one of the best inventions of 2017), and about a thousand stores carry the Ember Travel Mug.

The Mountain Quilters, one of Idyllwild’s largest service organizations at 70 strong, is presenting its annual quilt show with a retro feel. Called “Back in the Day,” the show will feature quilts made from retro fabrics modeled on those made in the 1930s. Complementing the theme, and adding a warm and comforting touch to the…

The Idyllwild Master Chorale embarks on its 36th season preparing for it’s annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 22 and 23. Rehearsals begin Oct. 2 in the music room at Idyllwild School and on each successive Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. until the concert. Singers interested in joining the Master Chorale are most welcome….

California’s Official Outdoor Play opens its 92nd season on April 18. This year, Stephen Savage of Idyllwild has rewritten the historic play, “Ramona.” Savage admits that some people are uncomfortable with any changes to the historic play, however he discovered during his research that the original script has been revised multiple times since its first…