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Idyllwild Arts welcomes Todor Pelev, violinist, and Douglas Ashcraft, pianist, for an evening of chamber music 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7. They will perform Stravinsky’s Suite Italienne, Bela Bartok’s First Rhapsody and the Sonata for Violin and Piano by Cesar Franck. Ashcraft has performed to acclaim in recitals and concerts throughout the United States, South…
This weekend, Idyllwild Arts student violist Howard Cheng will make his first concerto appearance. Cheng will perform William Walton’s Concerto for Viola and Orchestra with the Idyllwild Arts Academy Orchestra and Music Director Peter Askim. During his first year, Cheng won the 2011 Idyllwild Arts Academy Orchestra Concerto Competition. Each year, Idyllwild Arts holds the…
Many residents attended a Chinese New Year celebration held by Idyllwild Community Acupuncture on Friday, Jan. 27. Free 20-minute acupuncture treatments, massages and Jin Shin Jystsu sessions were offered. Proceeds of donations are to benefit Breanna Lewis, 12, who will participate in the 2012 Irish Dance World Competition in Ireland.
The Hub and Siren Bicycles co-owner Mary Metcalf-Collier leads a basic bike maintenance workshop and demonstration at the shop Sunday during a ladies’ brunch, attended by about 20 local bike-loving women.
The year of the dragon, Chinese Year 4710, began on Jan. 23 and is considered the luckiest year in the 12-year Chinese Zodiac cycle. Red is the dragon’s color, and wearing red is said to ensure good fortune. Each day of the 15-day holiday comes with its recommended traditions, all designed to bring happiness, prosperity…
Sadie’s Clinic, in conjunction with Animal Rescue Friends (ARF) held an Open House celebrating their offices being all under one roof. Entertainment was provided by Idyllwild’s Betty Anderson, right, accompanied by her husband Pete on guitar. Showcasing a special rescue dog named Bonnie Blue is Janice Murasko, at left. Joining Betty is another ARF favorite, Luke, far right.
Kent and Jana Steele, parents of professional golfer Brendan Steele, were hosts to the New York Times on two days recently. Writer Karen Crouse met the Steeles in Maui during the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. She became intrigued by the notion of a PGA touring pro who grew up in a town with no golf…
Celtic sessions, informal gatherings of musicans playing together, are becoming a tradition at the Creek House. The next session will be Jan 25., and all musicians are welcome to sit in.
Idyllwild Arts has sadly just announced that guitarist Jeff Peterson had to cancel his concert, scheduled for tonight, Jan. 23. “Mr. Peterson is unable to travel due to health reasons,” said Darren Schilling, the school’s Director of Marketing. Peterson lives in Hawaii.
Jeff Peterson’s guitar concert at idyllwild Arts scheduled for Monday, Jan. 23 is in jeopardy, according to Darren Schilling, Director of Marketing for the school. Peterson has recently injured his back and may not be able to travel from Hawaii to Southern California. To be sure about the concert’s status, Schilling suggested people call the…
