Photos: This week in Idyllwild: January 7, 2016

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One of five trees downed by wind on Devil’s Slide Trail is seen here. Trees also downed power lines on Saturday, Dec. 26 after extreme wind gusts followed previous heavy rains. Parts of Fern Valley were without power for over 48 hours while crews made repairs and replaced downed poles. Fern Valley resident Jim Tsai is seen here. Photo by Carl Emery.

On Saturday, Spirit Mountain Retreat held a wisdom fire to celebrate and reflect on the arrival of the New Year and its opportunities.Photo by Cheryl Basye — On Saturday, Spirit Mountain Retreat held a wisdom fire to celebrate and reflect on the arrival of the New Year and its opportunities. Photo by Cheryl Basye

Three local ladies were inducted into the Soroptimist International of Idyllwild at its Christmas party at Silver Pines Lodge on Dec. 9. From left, are President-elect Theresa Teel, new member Kat Wilson, President Karen Doshier, new member Bonnie Keefe and new member Phyllis Murton. Photo by Mary Morse

Spin Cycle performed at Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro last weekend. From right, members of the group are Vince Day, guitar; Steve Zacardi, drums; HoJo Reynolds, guitar; and Tamar Tweedie, vocalist.Photo by Cheryl Basye — Spin Cycle performed at Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro last weekend. From right, members of the group are Vince Day, guitar; Steve Zacardi, drums; HoJo Reynolds, guitar; and Tamar Tweedie, vocalist. Photo by Cheryl Basye

Year seven of the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema saw rain and predicted snow. The festival has a new meet and greet headquarters just across from the Rustic Theatre, the festival’s premiere primary site. Photo by Marshall Smith — Year seven of the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema saw rain and predicted snow. The festival has a new meet and greet headquarters just across from the Rustic Theatre, the festival’s premiere primary site.
Photo by Marshall Smith

The Greg Jones Band played to a large and happy crowd at Café Aroma on New Year’s Eve.Photo courtesy Philip Weber — The Greg Jones Band played to a large and happy crowd at Café Aroma on New Year’s Eve. Photo courtesy Philip Weber

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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
By December 23, 2016 Reading Time: 3 minutes

This year marks the 120th anniversary of probably the most famous Christmas newspaper editorial of all time. It was written by Francis P. Church in response to a letter from 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon. It was published on Sept. 21, 1897, in the New York Sun. We reprint it each year for the enjoyment of our…

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A red, white and blue celebration
ByIdyllwild Town Crier July 6, 2017 Reading Time: 3 minutes

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Rich Capparela returns to Chamber Music Festival
BySally Hedberg August 7, 2012April 12, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The ever-popular classical DJ of station KUSC, Rich Capparela, will be resuming his preconcert talks at the Faculty Chamber Music Concerts as part of the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program. The festival was put on hold for several years due to the economy, according to Steve Fraider, vice president of Idyllwild Arts and Director of…

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Art Department offers much — for nonartists, too
ByDavid Jerome April 11, 2023August 23, 2023 Reading Time: 5 minutes

This week, the Crier met Marla Sparks, proprietor of Art Department, which shares with Mountain Pottery the newly remodeled building at the corner of Pine Crest Avenue and Maranatha Drive, one of local developer Shane Stewart’s projects. Together, the two businesses make up a “creative corner” where locals and visitors alike will find the unexpected,…

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Idyllwild Ghost Town slithers back
By September 26, 2012April 18, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The ninth edition creeps and slithers back into its dank den at the Idyllwild Community Center property ..

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Film festival firsts: What’s new at IIFC 2017?
By December 22, 2016 Reading Time: 3 minutes

One of the great pleasures of Idyllwild’s independent film festival is seeing new works by up-and-coming filmmakers. The Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema year eight will not disappoint with an expanded schedule, new offerings and celebrity appearances. As to what’s new, the IIFC website (www.idyllwildcinemafest.com) has a partial list of festival films with a new…

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