

Crews ready new ice rink for Thanksgiving weekend
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A much-anticipated ice rink is taking shape on the same grounds on which the Idyllwild Summer concerts were held. Hosted by the Idyllwild Community Recreation Council (ICRC), the ice rink plans to be open for business on Thanksgiving weekend. Photo by Cid Castillo

When things happen to community members in Idyllwild, many pull together to help their fellow neighbor. Many have struggled this year with the pandemic, but on top of that, some have struggled with their own health. Idyllwild local and musician Ron Wright is a good example of someone who shares his talents with the community….
After 21 successful years, the Jazz in the Pines festival is changing. Most of the change will be behind the scenes as the Idyllwild Arts Academy assumes more management of the production functions from the Associates of Idyllwild Arts Foundation, who will remain involved. Jazz in the Pines began as an afternoon event in 1994…
The annual Patrons’ Dinner precedes the Jazz in the Pines by one day and gives the attendees a sense and feel for the next 48 hours. This year, for the 20th-annual Jazz in the Pines, a crystal ball will be at the center of each table. Diners may ask and consider, “Where is Idyllwild Arts…
The Idyllwild Haunted Hotel moved to Lake Hemet and has expanded this year to a Haunted Village, complete with the Haunted Hotel, Boneyard Maze, Abandoned Mine and music stage featuring live bands every night. A preview tour led by Young Idyllwild’s Vice President Arn Hancock revealed an expanded Hotel, with additional themed rooms cast with…
The Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema (IIFC) began in 2009. And the Town Crier reported, “With the critical linchpin of Rustic Theatre owner Shane Stewart’s cooperation, Idyllwild began preparing for a full-fledged film festival, the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema from Jan. 11 through 16, 2010. ‘The Rustic was key,’ said Festival Director Stephen Savage….