
Photo by Teresa Garcia-Lande
Lilacs in bloom
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The scent of lilacs is heavy in town this week. The Garden Club will host a Lilac Tea at Alpenglow Gardens in Fern Valley on May 2 and 3 as well as an educational talk at the library and Lilac-inspired art show at the Caine Learning Center.

The office of Mayor Max III informed the Crier that last weekend, two video crews were on the Hill documenting the activities of the animal referred to in The Guardian as “California’s Dog Mayor.” The first crew consisted of two film students from Notre Dame University in Indiana, Riley Mandell and Ben Bailey, who are…
In talking with Idyllwild Art Academy senior Quincy Ryan, one is struck by his brooding restlessness and his struggle of coming to grips with philosophical contradictions — of finding his unique voice and identity through rigorous introspection and self-examination. It was surprising to find a young man working through existential issues that many older people never choose to examine or consider.
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild sponsored a potluck for the community Sunday at Buckhorn Camp. AAI members and others from the community brought a dish and enjoyed spending time together while indulging in great food. “Over 60 people attended the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s community potluck on Sunday night,” Shanna Robb, event organizer, said. “It overflowed with…
The 2022 Idyllwild Arts (IA) Native American Arts Festival came to a close with a concert in Holmes Amphitheatre featuring Alaska’s most popular Inuit band, Pamyua. Opening the evening of Friday, June 24, were the Mountain Cahuilla Bird Singers. As the sunset filtered through the forest, the assembled locals and festival attendees were welcomed by…
The Board of Directors for the Art Alliance of Idyllwild, a 501(c)(3) organization, has announced it will be distributing another $9,935 to selected organizations or events that fall within its purpose as a nonprofit. According to Dave Robb, Scholarship and Funding chair, this is the first of two large distributions planned for the 2016 calendar…
In theater, musical theater especially, one is a “triple threat” if one can sing, dance and act with equal facility. Pine Cove resident Matthew Shaker does it all. He also plays piano, composes, orchestrates and is writing the book, music and lyrics for a new musical. He recently won the 2015 Desert Theater League Award…