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Lama Tashi one of the world’s most prolific contemporary and traditional Tibetan Buddhist visual artists, recently made a stop in Idyllwild to introduce himself, his art, and his culture. Presented by LIVING FREE Animal Sanctuary, on March 12th at the Rustic Theater, guests were afforded an unforgettable, multi-faceted spiritual art-in-society event by an established contemporary artist…
A retired first responder, who served ten years in the San Jacinto Ranger District, has released a memoir of her career in firefighting and law enforcement. It touches on many events that have affected our community, and her path in two male-dominated fields. Deborah Wutzke has chosen the pen-name Deborah Wedoneit, for “We done it.”…
Within every passage of time, there is a certain space reserved for reflection as well as restitution. This is especially true in small communities — here on the Hill, we find more than our share of small groupings with large and ever-expanding possibilities and pursuits. Some of the truth of this matter was on display this past…
Mark Yardas and Mara Schoner, founders of the Idyllwild Forest Health Project, conducted a workshop at the Library on Tuesday, February 11, hosted by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library. The IFHP, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was created to be an open platform, discovering and matching needs and the resources to address those needs within our…
Idyllwild Arts Academy will host California’s first Jazz Girls Day® on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. Jazz Girls Day® was developed by Dr. Colleen Clark, a drummer, composer and educator at the University of South Carolina. The program offers a free daylong clinic including masterclasses, jam sessions, and a concert, open to all female identifying improvising musicians aged…
Idyllwild’s Mile High Radio Club is a local nonprofit organization that helps our community stay in touch with the outside world during emergencies. They hold their monthly meetings at Middle Ridge Winery. A lively and diverse group crowded around the big table in the center of the room on Tuesday night, February 4. A few…
A lively crowd filled Speakeasy Bookmarket on Saturday night, January 18, to hear local author A. Rae Dunlap read from her new novel, The Resurrectionist. The book is a mixture of historical fiction, true crime, action and romance, but Dunlap likes to think of it as a coming-of-age saga. It is set in Edinburgh, Scotland,…
Dear Spiritual Workout:It seems like losing loved ones who die and losing homes and livelihoods and losing degrees of safety, security, and certainty are all around me and almost everyone I’m close to right now. For me, it’s not just one of these, but many. What are some ways to handle so much loss? Dear…
By Flavia Mangan ColganContributing Correspondent Whether a child is drawn to tales of medieval wizards or stories about the simple lives of everyday children or animals — Storytime encapsulates the way books can channel the young imagination into intellectual growth. Most of us are familiar with the experience of watching a child’s curiosity expand with…
By Gisela M. Stearns Oktoberfest is really celebrated in Germany in a big way. People have a good time eating Bratwursts, drinking beer, singing, and dancing.The ladies wear “Dirndls” and the men wear “Lederhosen.” All very festive and happy.I was curious about what and how Idyllwild would celebrate Oktoberfest. My version: The band played and…
