Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery is once again introducing a new art exhibit in its 4,000-square-foot gallery. “The Idyllwild Collection: Fire & Ice” exhibit turns up the heat with art that delivers thrills, chills and heart-melting beauty. The exhibit features more than 200 works of art created by more than 50 artists, including for the…
Annual lilac festival and Victorian Tea will not continue Idyllwild became a lilac tourism destination during the years that the late lilac hybridizer Reva Ballreich dedicated her energy and her family’s property to planting, hybridizing, cultivating and eventually displaying more than 887 lilac varietals. Each spring, Ballreich opened her garden to the public — her…
The ledger of Idyllwild businesses changes often. Off-Hill visitors come to the Hill, fall in love with the village shopping district and decide to open businesses. If these businesses fill a then-unavailable niche, or if the products or services offered are superior to existing businesses, the newcomers generally find success. Sometimes businesses decide to downsize…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild will sponsor The Imagery of Words from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Town Hall. The event is free with a community potluck and a no-host bar. The event pairs poets, visual artists, musicians and film for an evening of inspired artistry. Featured poet Kenji Williams, poet in…
Sam Markus and Jen Thorington of Idyllwild rang in the New Year with sights and sound reminiscent of Great Britain’s music scene nearly 40 years ago — and with a coveted prize from the California Film Awards 2017 competition. The directing duo, known by last names only, raked in the Gold award for their music…
According to an email from Evan Mills, owner of the building in which the Courtyard Gallery is housed, the longstanding gallery co-op is in limbo pending new artist management. “Our parents, Carol and Roy Mills were part of the team that designed and built the Courtyard Building in the center of Idyllwild circa 1980,” wrote…
Leading Hollywood set designer and longtime IA Board of Governors trustee Idyllwild Arts Academy continues its Spotlight on Leadership series from January through May 2018. The series is designed to bridge the gap between town and gown, providing opportunities for townsfolk to learn about the academy’s administration, teachers and longtime supporters. Featured next, at 10…
Bob and Adele Smith, 17-year residents of Idyllwild, are leaving the Hill for health reasons, moving to The Village in Hemet from their Alpen Woods Estates home at the top of Fern Valley. With their departure, Idyllwild loses two extraordinarily accomplished individuals with distinguished careers, each of whom are warm, gracious and fun to be…
Idyllwild punk rock-metal band Throw The Goat got a big present to kick off 2018. The newly resurrected Combat Records label, which went dark for 15 years before reemerging in 2016, specializes in thrash metal bands under the EMP Label Group. It announced the winners of a Band-to-Band Combat contest on Jan. 1. Throw The…
Random acts of kindness are occurring throughout Idyllwild this month. Opening a door for someone, donating a book at the Idyllwild Library, picking up litter, donating to the Help Center and many other kind acts are happening. While the concept, “Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty,” may be 35 years old,…
