Liang Wang, Idyllwild Arts (IA) alumnus and principal oboist with the New York Philharmonic, returns to Idyllwild for a reunion with the IA Academy Orchestra. As distinguished visiting faculty, Wang will perform as the featured soloist Mozart’s “Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra in C Major, K. 314.” The IA orchestra is under the direction of…
Ryan Zwahlen, new chair of the Idyllwild Arts (IA) Music Department, is shaking things up a bit in the music curriculum. He has added a songwriting concentration for the first time this year. Seven students in the class taught by Zwahlen and Don Reed will debut some of their work from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m….
The Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema 2012 (IIFC) plans to honor longtime Hollywood producer, director and production manager Mike Moder with its 2012 Lifetime Merit Award. The award will be presented at the festival’s conclusion. Moder will have a lot to share both with festival audiences and attending young filmmakers while he is in Idyllwild….
The Coachella Valley Repertory is beginng auditions for its production of the Woolgatherer by William Mastrosimone. The repertory is seeking a 25- to 35-year-old women to portray the nervous and flighty Rose, and a 35- to 40-year-old man to portray Cliff, a hard working, hard drinking truck driver. The auditions will be held from 11…
On Thursday, Nov. 24, to celebrate 30 years in business, the Candy Cupboard did what it has been doing best all these years, making children happy with its wide assortment of delicious treats. From left, are Morgan Steele, Abbey Borcher, Wyatt Steele and Ben Borcher. At center is store employee Alexis Sinclair.
Diane Burt, Frank Ferro and Casey Abrams sing “Silent Night” …
The Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema (IIFC) 2012 launches its third season on Thursday, Jan. 12, through Sunday, Jan. 15.
Unusually warm sunny weather did not help ice rink builders who were attempting to have the new venture open for the Thanksgiving weekend.
A $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will support the Idyllwild Arts Native American Arts Program and Festival …
Santa’s Mail Box is now at the Idyllwild Post Office ready to receive letters from local children …
