Art & Culture

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Marshall Hawkins joins state Jazz Hall of Fame

Marshall Hawkins, dean of local jazz musicians, one of the founders of the annual Jazz in the Pines festival, will be honored next Friday,...

For some, a scent is worth a thousand words

The Idyllwild’s Nature Center Junior Naturalist program for youngsters held Saturday, Aug.6 was titled “The Nose Knows: When a scent is worth a thousand words.” Under the supervision of center staffer Jyoti Kintz and the youngsters’ grandmother, Diane Johnson (not shown), three Junior Naturalists learn how to handle a small boa.

‘Parallel Lives’ next ISIS show

The company continues its 11th season with a reading of Kathy Najimy and Mo Gaffney’s “Parallel Lives” ...

Pelham brings back ‘Art of the Guitar’ concert series

Editor’s note: The correspondent has worked with David Pelham for many years, first as guitar teacher and then helping him with his...

New director Terri Sena guiding Spirit Mountain Retreat

A long search for an executive director to replace Esther Kennedy has ended with Spirit Mountain Retreat landing in the good hands of Terri...

New book highlights famous local artist Jon Gnagy

Charles M. Province’s list of published works include no less that 11 titles about General George Patton, (including one focused on the...

Art Walk a big success

The Art Alliance of Idyllwild concluded another very successful year, said President Gary Kuscher. “The 2013 Art Walk and Wine Tasting was outstanding. I’m...

Altschul’s “Deus Ex Machina” savages media

Andrew Altschul, according to reviews, has applied a devilish wit to what he observes as a growing societal fascination with reality TV, in his...

Riverside art show accepting entrants

Southern California artists may submit up to three entries on May 11 or May 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Shops...
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