With President Obama’s Dec. 17 announcement of the United States’ intention to reestablish diplomatic relations with Cuba, many U.S. residents and companies have begun to plan trips to and investments in Cuba. It seems Cuba, as a travel destination and potential business opportunity, has rapidly jumped to the top of many U.S. residents’ bucket lists….
Jessie Estrada (left), Christina Nordella (back), and Rachel Welch (right) entertain patrons at Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro with a night of belly dancing last Thursday.
In response to the article in the Feb. 12 issue of the Town Crier about the destruction of artists Fariad and Jennifer Ali’s deer sculpture the night of Feb. 6, Rob Rutherford, 56, of Idyllwild, whom the California Highway Patrol arrested that night, called the paper last week. The deer was next to Harmony Monument…
Editor: When one’s favorite big red classic truck isn’t running right, many start by making a list of what could be fixed. If the low-cost, easy-fix doesn’t work, one goes onto the next step (often more difficult and more expensive). Your most successful truck enthusiasts will start on the inside and work their way out…
The Sculpture Invitational Exhibit in the Parks Exhibition Center at Idyllwild Arts runs through March 13
Idyllwild Arts Academy President Pamela Jordan spoke to an enthusiastic audience of students and community members at the first in a series of public discussions on the role of the artist in society, at the IAF Theatre on Friday, Feb. 13. Directly addressing her students, she said, “Idyllwild Arts is not only a place to…
Martha Lumia, Art Alliance of Idyllwild member, is a self-described “fiber” artist, with expertise in sewing, knitting, crochet and mixed-media paper making. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Lumia is presenting a workshop in “Creating Nano Felted Silk Scarves,” a process employing “hand agitating” wool fibers into silk. The process creates a…
Basketball Town Hall Sports Coordinator Richard Mozeleski gave these reports on Kids Basketball: In the 7- to 9-year-old division, the Killer Crocs have tightened things up with two wins this week to go into a first place tie with the Ninjas. The Crocs’ first week record of 0-1 is now at 4-3, riding on the…
This Thursday, Feb. 19, Idyllwild Library is hosting “Hillbilly History Games.” According to Librarian Shannon Ng, the games will begin at 5 p.m. It’s possible participants will see the similarity with either “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” or, possibly, a version of “Jeopardy.” As an enticement, Ng has provided a current list of the…
On Monday Feb. 9, former Idyllwild Fire Capt. James Reyes filed a wrongful termination of employment suit in the Riverside County Superior Court against the Idyllwild Fire Protection District. IFPD Chief Patrick Reitz gave Reyes a notice of termination on July 19, 2014, after nearly six months of paid administrative leave. Reitz ascribed his decision…
