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The week in photos: Dec. 26, 2019

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Special guest singer Sherry Williams performs during the jazz set with Bob Boss on guitar and Marshall Hawkins on bass. The Idyllwild Master Chorale performed its “I Remember Christmas” 2019 holiday concert Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at Idyllwild Arts Academy. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

The Idyllwild Master Chorale performed its “I Remember Christmas” 2019 holiday concert Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at Idyllwild Arts Academy. Photos by Jenny Kirchner

Idyllwild Master Chorale Conductor Dwight “Buzz” Holmes shakes hands with first violinist Dr. Todor Pelev.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Little ones enjoyed decorating cookies after story time Monday morning at the Idyllwild Library. Story time was all about cookies this week, just in time for the holidays. Photos by Jenny Kirchner

The Idyllwild Fire Protection District delivered toys to the HELP Center Wednesday as part of its Spark of Love toy drive. Photo by Melissa Diaz Hernandez

The kinders at Idyllwild School performed Christmas songs for family and friends Wednesday, Dec. 18. Photo by Halie Wilson

The Hot Flash Trio, featuring Don Reed, Kathleen Anne Johnson, and Sandii Castleberry, performed their fusion bluegrass at Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery last Friday night.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Many came out to enjoy some soups, bread and dessert during the community lunch at Town Hall Friday afternoon. The lunch is free and open to the public with the purpose of bringing the community together. The next community lunch will be Jan. 31 at 12:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Musicians came out to perform during the weekly jam session at Leanna’s Idyll Awhile Thursday night.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Jeff Hixon and Terry Jo perform together as TimbreWoods. Their folk-rock, blues and country tunes filled Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery Sunday afternoon. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Live Bait filled Leanna’s Idyll Awhile with tunes Saturday afternoon. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Musician Keith McCabe performed at Café Aroma Friday and Saturday night last week entertaining the dinner guests with his mellow tunes. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Students of Idyllwild School performed “Miracle on 34th Street” Saturday afternoon ringing in the holidays with the classic performance.
Photos by Jenny Kirchner

Patrice Morris and the Women of Soul trio rocked Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery Saturday with music from Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Kahn and many others. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Jason Bogan (center) teaches students at Mountain Pottery last Saturday morning.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner

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Exploring the commonality of the dark side
By May 29, 2013July 1, 2013 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Author Lisa Teasley, the third in this season’s Idyllwild Author Series, has been called fearless, unafraid to inhabit and explore her characters’ dark psyches and discover what each of us has in common with those whose wounds are gruesome and raw. She’ll discuss her debut novel, “Dive,” the story of a love affair between two…

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Dr. Julia Bucci new dean at Idyllwild Arts
By March 20, 2012January 30, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Dr. Julia Bucci has been appointed the new Dean of Academics for Idyllwild Arts Academy. Idyllwild Arts President Brian D. Cohen announced the selection on Thursday, March 15. He said Bucci will begin in June and replaces Anna-Karin Li, who has been instrumental in strengthening the academic program at Idyllwild Arts. Bucci is the chair…

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Casey shows love for Idyllwild at Idol Ontario performance
By July 19, 2011 Reading Time: 1 minute

Casey Abrams, in an “Idyllwild” sweatshirt, performs on the American Idol tour in Ontario

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PHOTOS: Last week in Idyllwild
By November 27, 2014January 19, 2015 Reading Time: 2 minutes

“Perception,” choreographed by Idyllwild Arts Dance Chair Ellen Roas-Taylor, brought a modern feel to the school’s Fall Dance Concert last week.

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Five Junior Naturalists Programs at the Nature Center
BySally Hedberg June 23, 2016 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The Junior Naturalists Program is gearing up for a summer of fun and educational programs on designated Saturdays at the Idyllwild Nature Center. Starting June 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Junior Naturalists will be learning “What’s Beneath the Earth.” This program will focus on geology. All programs are open to ages 4…

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Patron’s Dinner: An evening with the arts
By July 26, 2011November 9, 2012 Reading Time: 4 minutes

The Patron’s Dinner begins the Aug. 26 weekend festivities in Idyllwild commonly known as the 18th Annual Jazz in the Pines. Chris Maxson, owner of the Idyllwild Gallery of Fine Art, has planned an Idyllwild evening unlike many, if any, before. The food and ambiance combine to make the evening unique and it’s not just…

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