Ann SmithReporter David and Heather Landeros had been coming up to Idyllwild for at least 10 years. For this real estate broker from Long Beach and wife Heather, also a broker, Idyllwild was a welcome respite from the hustle and traffic of Long Beach. They have been full-time residents of Idyllwild for three and half…
By Christian ChalifourContributed Chamber orchestra is back. Two rehearsals start this month: two groups in two different locations.Desert Chamber Orchestra (DCO) rehearsals will resume Thursdays (for the summer) from 7 to 9:30 p.m. beginning July 22 at Metropolitan Community Church Coachella Valley, 32150 Candlewood Dr., Cathedral City, CA 92234. Rehearsals will be every other week…
Donna ElliotContributed Despite the heat Saturday, July 10, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s (AAI) “Eye of the Artist” event was well-attended and provided joy for the artists who won ribbons and those who bought raffle tickets and won these valuable pieces of art. This is the AAI’s second largest fundraising event and raises thousands of…
Ann SmithReporter Diamond Valley Arts Council, known by locals as DVAC, has a long and lasting history in the valley. So, the “valley” per se has not previously included Idyllwild, however, DVAC has taken advantage of many Idyllwild singer-songwriters, musicians and educators. Idyllwild and DVAC have always had a symbiotic relationship. Over the years, this…
By Stephanie YostICC board president The Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) has new outdoor playground equipment at Town Hall, funded by a grant from the Idyllwild Community Fund (ICF) and an anonymous donor.The ICF, which provided the grant in 2020, is affiliated with The Inland Empire Community Foundation. Since 1999, the ICF has granted more than…
Submit listings and changes to melissa@towncrier.com. All events are subject to last-minute changes. Note: Some events, meetings and office hours may be canceled or modified due to precautions being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19. Wednesday, July 7• Jazzercise, 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St.• Soroptimist International of Idyllwild, 9…
Event charges may apply. See ads throughout the issue. Email melissa@towncrier.com.Wednesday, July 7• “@ Creation:” Native American Arts Festival Invitational Exhibition virtual artist and curator talk, 7 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Academy, idyllwildartsgallery.org.Thursday, July 8• “@ Creation:” Native American Arts Festival Invitational Exhibition, Idyllwild Arts Academy, idyllwildartsgallery.org.• Idyllwild Summer Concert Series: Sherry Williams, 6:15 p.m., Butterfield…
Ann SmithReporter What is the Idyllwild Songwriters Retreat and Festival and who is Brett Perkins anyway? Perkins is a very interesting chap who was born in San Gabriel, California, and brought up in Arcadia. His grandmother had an undeveloped piece of property in Idyllwild during the 1960s. “I was brought to Idyllwild when I was…
Donna ElliotContributed The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) held its annual member meeting and mingle Wednesday, June 30. AAI President Cyn Grady introduced the current members of the board of directors. She also thanked its members and Idyllwild’s business community for the generous support it receives throughout the year. Each year at this meeting, the…
Submit listings and changes to melissa@towncrier.com. All events are subject to last-minute changes. Note: Some events, meetings and office hours may be canceled or modified due to precautions being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19. Wednesday, June 30• Jazzercise, 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St.• Coed Pickleball, 9-11 a.m. Idyllwild…
