Idyllwild’s 50th annual Fourth of July Parade and Family Freedom Festival a hit

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American Legion Post 800’s color guard leads the Fourth of July parade down North Circle Drive.Photo by Tom Pierce — American Legion Post 800’s color guard leads the Fourth of July parade down North Circle Drive. Photo by Tom Pierce

The Mountain Quilters’ float was covered in red, white and blue.Photo by JP Crumrine — The Mountain Quilters’ float was covered in red, white and blue. Photo by JP Crumrine

A very large crowd enjoys the 2016 Fourth of July Parade from near the corner of Village Center and North Circle drives.Photo by Peter Szabadi — A very large crowd enjoys the 2016 Fourth of July Parade from near the corner of Village Center and North Circle drives. Photo by Peter Szabadi

Pam Jordan, (center) president of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation, leads the Idyllwild Arts parade contingent.Photo by JP Crumrine — Pam Jordan, (center) president of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation, leads the Idyllwild Arts parade contingent. Photo by JP Crumrine

Lloyd Wood, former Idyllwild postmaster, enjoyed the Fourth of July Parade from his chair. Photo by JP Crumrine — Lloyd Wood, former Idyllwild postmaster, enjoyed the Fourth of July Parade from his chair.
Photo by JP Crumrine

The Idyll Beast dances with one of the parade’s spectators.Photo by Tom Kluzak — The Idyll Beast dances with one of the parade’s spectators. Photo by Tom Kluzak

Grand marshals of the 2016 Idyllwild Rotary Parade are Earl Parker, Craig Coopersmith, Bob Lippert and Barney Brause, longtime members of the club. Photo by Chandra Levy — Grand marshals of the 2016 Idyllwild Rotary Parade are Earl Parker, Craig Coopersmith, Bob Lippert and Barney Brause, longtime members of the club.
Photo by Chandra Levy

The Butterfield Stagecoach arrives at Village Center Drive.Photo by Tom Kluzak — The Butterfield Stagecoach arrives at Village Center Drive. Photo by Tom Kluzak

Rachel Teeguarden distributes flags from the Idyllwild Fire Department’s ladder truck and Jerry Buchanan, president of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission, enjoys the ride. Photo by Chandra Levy — Rachel Teeguarden distributes flags from the Idyllwild Fire Department’s ladder truck and Jerry Buchanan, president of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission, enjoys the ride.
Photo by Chandra Levy

Some of the games available after the parade at the Butterfield Commons on Strawberry Creek. Photo by Tom Kluzak — Some of the games available after the parade at the Butterfield Commons on Strawberry Creek.
Photo by Tom Kluzak

Dr. Charles Schelly grew longer legs for the parade and tottered down North Circle.Photo by JP Crumrine — Dr. Charles Schelly grew longer legs for the parade and tottered down North Circle. Photo by JP Crumrine

Mayor Max ensures the spectators enjoyed the 2016 Fourth of July Parade.Photo by Tom Kluzak — Mayor Max ensures the spectators enjoyed the 2016 Fourth of July Parade. Photo by Tom Kluzak

The Hemet Jeep Club is strong enough to haul two units and a large American flag. Photo by Tom Kluzak

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New IAA concert hall construction begins
By November 24, 2014January 19, 2015 Reading Time: 1 minute

Idyllwild Arts has started construction of the William M. Lowman Concert Hall. One of the first steps is removal of El Centro, top, with many of its parts being re-purposed. Construction fencing is up; the project is in full force. The 298-seat facility, designed by Sander Architects, is expected to be completed in fall of 2015….

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Idyllwild CinemaFest launches year four
By November 20, 2012May 2, 2013 Reading Time: 4 minutes

The Idyllwild Cinema-Fest returns invigorated for its fourth year, with new features designed to seal its steady progress toward becoming a major U.S. showcase for independent filmmakers. New venues, more films and film categories, expanded filmmaker submission processes, an upgraded website featuring online audience film previews and voting (Viewers Choice) in addition to links to…

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Art Alliance stages double-feature art event
By May 28, 2015January 22, 2016 Reading Time: 3 minutes

The Art Alliance of Idyllwild stages its first double-feature art event on the weekend of June 13 and 14. Called the Sizzling Summer Plein Air and Working Artist Gallery Tour, the event pairs events previously held on separate weekends. Visitors and residents may view artists painting outdoors from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday…

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Animal behaviorist talks energy healing for ARF
By February 6, 2013May 16, 2013 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Dr. Susan Foster is trained in clinical psychology, but her interest in species’ behaviors and actions began with animals. “I started working with animals in nature, in marine biology,” she said. In studying whales and dolphins in the Sea of Cortez, Foster noticed the vibrational energy generated by these species, and it is this use…

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A trip to the ‘40s with Bill Tole and the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra
By July 8, 2015January 23, 2016 Reading Time: 3 minutes

What could be better than an outdoor summer concert with the big band hits of the Dorsey Brothers and vocals made famous by the Pied Pipers? And it’s not just nostalgia for another time. This music swings. The smooth sounds of clarinets, saxes, trumpets and trombones in recognizable ’40s harmony, driven by a walking bass…

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‘An Actor’s Life for Me’
By June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 Reading Time: 1 minute

California native and long-time Idyllwild local Conor O’Farrell will share the highs, lows and misadventures from his years in the field of acting from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at the Idyllwild Library. O’Farrell has appeared in numerous TV series including “Matlock,” “CSI,” “NCIS” and “Shooter”; the miniseries “Pacific,” plus the movies “Stir…

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