PHOTOS: Idyllwild’s traditional Christmas Tree Lighting

By
Santa Claus talks about Christmas with the many children who attended Idyllwild’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, “An Olde Fashioned Christmas.” Photos by Cheryl Basye
Santa Claus talks about Christmas with the many children who attended Idyllwild’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, “An Olde Fashioned Christmas.” Photos by Cheryl Basye
Doug Austin, with Clement Moore’s book, leads The Olde English Theatre Players in a rendition of “The Night Before Christmas.” Photos by Cheryl Basye
Doug Austin, with Clement Moore’s book, leads The Olde English Theatre Players in a rendition of “The Night Before Christmas.” Photos by Cheryl Basye
The Idyllwild Children’s Choir entertained another large crowd before the Christmas Tree was lit Saturday evening.
The Idyllwild Children’s Choir entertained another large crowd before the Christmas Tree was lit Saturday evening.
Despite the cold temperatures Saturday, the throng attending the Tree Lighting Ceremony warm themselves next to the fire, which Rob Muir and his mother Marge lit.
Despite the cold temperatures Saturday, the throng attending the Tree Lighting Ceremony warm themselves next to the fire, which Rob Muir and his mother Marge lit.
Idyllwild’s honorary Mayor Max, accompanied by Chief of Staff Phyllis Mueller, anticipates the crowds of fellow canines and children and some adults for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony last Saturday.
Idyllwild’s honorary Mayor Max, accompanied by Chief of Staff Phyllis Mueller, anticipates the crowds of fellow canines and children and some adults for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony last Saturday.
Lights adorn the Idyllwild Christmas Tree Saturday before another huge crowd. In the background is the Children’s Christmas Tree. Photo by Cheryl Basye
Lights adorn the Idyllwild Christmas Tree Saturday before another huge crowd. In the background is the Children’s Christmas Tree. Photo by Cheryl Basye
Despite early snow flurries Friday and a new venue at Idyllwild School because of Town Hall’s closing, the annual Rotary Club’s Harvest Festival still drew crowds. Photo by John Drake
Despite early snow flurries Friday and a new venue at Idyllwild School because of Town Hall’s closing, the annual Rotary Club’s Harvest Festival still drew crowds.
Photo by John Drake

Similar Posts

|

What other than sex can attract an audience to amateur theater? : Stratford Players presents Little Grimley plays

By

In the United Kingdom, community theaters are called amateur dramatic societies, but the challenges remain the same as in the U.S. What, other than sex and musicals, can draw audiences to amateur productions? That is the conundrum facing a theater group in a small English town — dwindling audiences, meager ticket sales and competition from…

New Sensations family dance band next at Summer Concerts

By

“Music for every era” is how New Sensations leader Don Hoeber describes pop music genres his family band will be playing when it makes its first appearance at the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series. Based in Palm Springs, New Sensations features Don on guitar, wife Mary on keyboards and son Alex on drums. They are joined…

|

Alpenglow Lilac Garden hosts International Lilac Society

By

Idyllwild’s premier Alpenglow Lilac Garden will showcase a spectacular array of blooming lilacs for attendees of the International Lilac Society on Saturday, April 21, at its Fern Valley location. The Idyllwild visit will follow the International Lilac Society conference and annual meeting held in Riverside Thursday and Friday, April 19 to 20. “People will travel…

|

Historic District board approves restaurant plans

By

The Idyllwild Historic Preservation District board approved its first plans for renovation of a structure within district boundaries — Ferro, the new restaurant that will occupy the building previously home to Hidden Village Chinese Restaurant at 25840 Cedar Street. Last week, the board reviewed design plans and examples of materials and colors to be used…

Straight-ahead and cutting-edge jazz held sway
|

Straight-ahead and cutting-edge jazz held sway

By

Ticket sales and attendance held steady Straight-ahead and cutting-edge jazz held center stage at the Idyllwild 2017 Jazz in the Pines festival. Each of the three venues offered new acts and interesting arrangements and sounds. And, according to John Newman, Idyllwild Arts Foundation director of business operations, ticket sales and attendance were remarkably consistent with…