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Photos: Last week in Idyllwild: October 22, 2015
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Soroptimist International of Idyllwild presents the third-annual Hilltop Comedy Night on Friday, June 14. Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery will host the pre-party starting at 7 p.m. and the show goes on at 9 p.m. at the Rustic Theatre. “We’ve got a great lineup this year,” Soroptimist President Shelly McKay said. “We’re especially excited that…
Erin O’Neill has lived her life with the bold colors and nuanced textures that, even if she had not created art pieces, could be viewed as living art — an impressive three-dimensional tapestry woven year-to-year by following her personal artistic impulses. As a teenager in Houston, O’Neill had a regular Friday news segment at the…
Dr. Jennifer Gee, James Reserve director, is the featured speaker at the upcoming Idyllwild Community Center Speaker Series. She will talk about the Mountain Quail, called by John Muir, the “lonely mountaineer,” because of their elusiveness. Gee will speak and show slides beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Silver Pines Lodge. Gee…
By Art ConnorContributor When opportunities arise for a renewal of interest in any particular subject, especially in the area of live musical performances, it is in the nature of this reviewer to investigate. One such opportunity came into play last Monday evening, Nov. 4, with the return of Idyllwild Arts Academy alumnus Jassen Todorov (class…
This year’s Lemon Lily Restoration event is scheduled for one day only, but many interesting exhibits and experiences are planned. Due to the decline in Lemon Lily populations, the restorers are revitalizing their original mission to focus on education, restoration and conservation of the Lemon Lily. Dave Stith, an amateur botanist, began surveying Lemon Lily…
Darren Schilling, alumni and parent relations manager at Idyllwild Arts Academy, is the next speaker at the academy’s Spotlight on Leadership series. The series, presented by the Associates of Idyllwild Arts Foundation, is designed to bring the town and campus closer, showcasing key faculty and administration, and explaining the workings of the arts academy and…