Christian Chalifour is bringing Too Much Fun in the Pines, a concert to benefit Spirit Mountain Retreat, to the retreat at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in the retreat’s garden at 25661 Oakwood Street. It will run just under two hours with a short intermission for purchasing snacks. The concert features John Walz, Los Angeles…
By Evan Mills“Finding My Little Red Hat” Editor At 97, former Miss America Jo-Carroll Dennison of Pine Cove on Sept. 13 published her memoir, “Finding My Little Red Hat.” Born in a men’s prison (read the book) in Florence, Arizona in 1923, Dennison learned to walk (and dance and sing) on a medicine show traveling…
Do It Records/Sony will release Darien Martus of Idyllwild’s rock epic poem “Rockaxeon” Friday, Oct. 1. It will be available on all streaming platforms. Martus said, “A whole new experience in rock recording, Rockaxeon is a 70-minute rock epic poem, spanning the life of our solar system. The poem centers around an ancient stone ax,…
The Pine Cove Property Owners Association and Pine Cove Water District have teamed up to create an opportunity for Pine Cove residents to get rid of trash and unsightly clutter. A large trash bin will be located at the water district’s Dutch Flat Facility at 25384 Franklin Dr., just off Highway 243. The event will…
Brendan Steele posted a 6-under-par 70-71-72-69 — 282 at the Fortinet Championship in Truckee, California, on the PGA Tour last week to finish tied for 42nd place. The Idyllwild native posted 15 birdies against seven bogeys and a double while belting drives averaging 313 yards into 44% of the fairways. He hit 72% of the…
Idyllwild Post Office, after receiving a few recent break-ins, has changed its hours again. Full service is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. The will call door is open from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday to Friday. Lobby hours are from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
By Art ConnorMusic Reviewer In recalling the past few months of both fateful and less world-shaking events, it comes as almost a relieving reprieve for this reviewer to reflect on the missing opportunities for live music in a community so favored and well-respected for those causes. So at a particularly salient moment, here at the…
Spirit Mountain Retreat is celebrating the Autumn Equinox with a full moon drum circle from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at the retreat.All ages are invited to attend where the acapella group Local Color will perform. The public also are asked to bring finger foods to share after the celebration, and drums for…
Donna ElliotArt Alliance of Idyllwild Publicity What does October in Idyllwild offer? First of all, prismatic autumn colors with hues of red, yellow and gold, celestial symphonic breezes through our shady forests, fresh mountain air, stunning scenery and adventure on our trails and rocks. Secondly, on Saturday, Oct. 9, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild celebrates…
The Rustic Theatre in Idyllwild was one of 28 area theaters, stages and event venues to receive nearly $19 million in funding recently, according to Rep. Raul Ruiz (CA-36). The recipients all are within District 36. The federal American Rescue Plan’s Shuttered Venue Operator Grant program provides funds to help sustain local economy, boost tourism…
