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Photos of the week: September 15, 2016
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Idyllwild Fire and the Idyllwild Volunteer Fire Company set up their annual 9/11 tribute on Highway 243 Sunday afternoon. Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz wrote, “As 9/11 falls on a Sunday we are encouraging everyone to spend this day with their families. IFPD will again show our respect to those whom made the ultimate sacrifice by flying Old Glory high and proud from our Ladder on T621. Please take a moment to say I love you to your loved ones & remember the families of all of those that died in and since as a result the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.” Photo by Jenny Kirchner






Idyllwild Arts Academy junior Ben Champion is in his second year as a fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Nancy and Barry Sanders Composer Fellowship Program. Two weeks ago, Ben had the thrill of hearing his three-minute composition, “Migration,” played at the Walt Disney Concert Hall by the full Philharmonic under the direction of Christopher…
Mark Dean was the only one to respond with, “Here’s a cool history from “Rock Climbs of Tahquitz and Suicide Rocks,” by Randy Vogel, 1985 …” “More recently, Tahquitz Rock drew the attention of turn of the century hikers who often worked their way to its class 2 summit. During this period of time Tahquitz…
A ‘musical smoothie’ blending eclectic sounds and songs To say that Gigi “Gee” Rabe knows music is an understatement. This virtuoso accordion and steel drum player holds a Master of Arts in ethnomusicology from the UCLA, and has completed her Ph.D. coursework in the same field. Her areas of research, which influence and drive her…
The Idyllwild Master Chorale performs carols from around the world …
Dr. Lauren Chandler, Idyllwild resident, has had a chiropractic practice in Hemet for more than 20 years, catering primarily to older clients. She has been an Idyllwild resident for the past six years and is in the process of relocating her practice to Idyllwild. She opened her Idyllwild office on Tuesday, June 14. Schooled at…