“When the plot line for ‘Heaven on the Loose’ first introduced itself about five years ago, I thought it was a funny notion,” muses Idyllwild resident Ken Luber, who adds, “Living and being barraged by ‘our global reality’ challenges hopefulness.” “In our story, God expresses as two energies: the Almighty Creator, aka Izzy, and His Holy…
Library’s summer reading is for all ages The Idyllwild Library officially launches its Summer Reading Program for all ages with a dynamic kick-off on Saturday, June 2, featuring kid-friendly festivities and a showcase by Pacific Animal Productions. This summer’s “Reading Takes You Everywhere” theme represents book selections from Japan, Mexico, Australia, Israel, USA, Italy, the…
Idyllwild artist Carlos Reynosa is no stranger to fame on a scale few attain. But let’s start at the beginning. Born in Williams, Arizona, a middle child in a family of 12, Reynosa hails from a diverse heritage. His father, of Yaqui lineage, migrated from Sinaloa, Mexico, to Williams as a young man and married…
“Community Institutions in Idyllwild have never been plentiful, but the few that have persisted over the years have bound the community together profoundly. The most important institution under this theme is Town Hall, which was constructed largely by community labor for community use and stands today as a symbol of Idyllwild’s social cohesion and neighborly…
“Life always gives more than it takes away,” mused Gary Kuscher with a wistful glance. Born into a family of artists, his parents both Broadway actors, Kuscher majored in music, he even blew the sax with Ernie Watts — but piano was his first love. “While I can no longer caress my piano with that…
“Dear Elizabeth” by Sarah Ruhl is a theatrical adaptation from letters that passed between writers Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell. Touted as one of the greatest exposés between two American literary giants spanning a period of 30 years, the play is culled and scripted from more than 800 letters of intricate friendship and supportive critique,…
The red-laminated sign posted on the wall next to the Bank of America’s ATM located in the wall of BBVA’s Compass bank, reads, “ATM Notice – On Tuesday, May 29 at 8:00 a.m., this ATM will permanently close. Your nearest Bank of America ATM is located at: Palm Springs Main, 588 S. Palm Canyon Drive,…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild will sponsor The Imagery of Words from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Town Hall. The event is free with a community potluck and a no-host bar. The event pairs poets, visual artists, musicians and film for an evening of inspired artistry. Featured poet Kenji Williams, poet in…
