Idyllwild is a pretty special place. The community is made up of eclectic people with a vast array of artistic talents and personalities. Diana Orr, co-owner of Wax Apothecary, wanted to help bring all of these talents into one place — Made in Idyllwild. Made in Idyllwild is an ever-growing group of people providing their…
By Art Alliance of IdyllwildContributed What is the “I made this for you” community art project? The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) thought it was time to cheer up the community. After weeks of lockdown and social distancing, AAI’s artists stepped up to create some unique art gifts. These gifts have been distributed throughout the…
70 years ago – 1950 Audie Murphy’s film, “The Kid from Texas,” was playing at the Rustic Theatre. It was shot the previous year on the mountain. 65 years ago – 1955 The Froehlichs were installing a larger screen in the Rustic Theatre so Cinemascope films could be shown. 60 years ago – 1960…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats talked about the return of Sadie’s Clinic. Bear: So how is everyone doing? Lulu: I think we are all just fine, especially Flora. Whiskers: Well, yeah. With the kittens gone to their forever homes, she is finally getting some rest. Lulu: That’s not what…
A total of five cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Idyllwild-Pine Cove area, according to the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) website. The first reported case for the area was on April 3. Riverside County gave the following response when asked how many of the five people infected with COVID-19 have recovered: “The…
This year’s process to select the recipients of the Idyllwild Scholarship Fund (ISF) was a little different than years past, where graduates were interviewed by an entire committee. “It was a bit intense for the kids, but they always presented themselves well,” said Shannon Ng of the ISF. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
As local business or organization reopen, you’ll need to let your patrons, clients and customers know not just that you’re reopening, but your reopening date, how and where you’ll reopen, your business hours, what products or services you’ll provide and all the reopening sales, specials, and other incentives you’ll offer to bring your clientele flooding…
By Associates of Idyllwild Arts AcademyContributed The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Academy and Summer Program are pleased to resume our Spotlight on Leadership Series. Our Spotlight Series, like all the Associates’ events, will be online via Zoom. Meet Marianne Kent-Stoll online. Her topic: “Evaluating Online versus On Site Learning in Arts Education” will be…
Idyllwild School has some big changes happening as the end of the school year approaches. Three of the school’s staff members have made it to retirement, moving onto the next chapter of their lives. After making huge impacts with the students, staff, faculty and families, Tim Bashor, custodian, Diana Kirkham, elementary teacher, and Health Technician…
