Organizers for “Beyond Bystander” expected a modest turnout for the symposium seeking to challenge and eliminate gender-based violence. But more than 50 people crowded into the Rainbow Inn venue on Tuesday, Dec. 1, to listen to presentations as part of a worldwide initiative. Organized by the Mountain Communities Alliance Against Gender-based Violence, the local panel…
That Michèle Marsh has talent is evident from her rich and nuanced acting résumé — a long and successful career in a profession not known for steady work. That her career has unfolded in storybook fashion makes her story all the more compelling. From a leading role in the movie version of “Fiddler on the…
Idyllwild Actors Theatre serves up a festive mix of heartwarming, hilarious and touching Christmas stories in readers’ theater format by some of America’s most noted authors. “A Merry, Madcap Christmas” features IAT’s core company of actors — Jeri Greene, Michèle Marsh, Howard Shangraw, Jacob Teel, Meg Wolf, Betty Anderson and Suzanne Avalon. With a cappella…
Don Raridon solves problems. With a keen analytic and intuitive nature, he notices small openings that lead into larger clearings. Once through the opening and into the clearing he assesses and appreciates what is there. It is in the noticing that his particular gift for analysis, structure and composition produces elegant results. As is characteristic…
Whether you like the early or Sgt. Pepper Beatles, mop top haircuts or psychedelic shags, all will make appearances on Friday, Dec. 4, when the Silver Beatles Tribute Band plays the Rustic Theatre. “It’s a way to bring the community together and find out what they like,” said promoter and presenter Mike Vladika. Vladika promises…
Santa Claus talks about Christmas with the many children who attended Idyllwild’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, “An Olde Fashioned Christmas.”
In many cultures, coming of age begins at 12. For Luann Hanf Carman, it was when she found her personal purpose and passion, the piano. “My parents divorced [when I was age] 12,” she remembered. “The piano was my way to shut the door. No one was making me play. I just loved it.” For…
Idyllwild artists join forces to create a week-long Winter Lane Pop-Up Gallery from Saturday, Dec. 12, to Sunday Dec. 20, at the cozy and historic Village Lane arcade at 54200 N. Circle Drive. The holiday event is hosted by the Art Alliance of Idyllwild. The Winter Lane Pop-Up Gallery will be set up temporarily in…
