Jazz icon Jeff Hamilton brings beat to jazz fest
Jeff Hamilton is famous for his hands, his power drumming, and how he deftly drives any ensemble fortunate enough to have him at the seat.
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First ever Midsummer Music Festival a success
Many talented musicians played for hours Sunday during the first ever Midsummer Music Festival in Idyllwild at the Quiet Creek Inn. Proceeds from the event benefited the Earthwitness Foundation.
Santiago closes Idyllwild Authors Series
The tables were turned on Eduardo Santiago, Idyllwild resident and author of “Tomorrow They Will Kiss,” Sunday when actress Karen Black interviewed him in the last of this year’s Idyllwild Authors Series.
Lisa and her Kats storm Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines
Cajun fiddler Lisa Haley and her Zydekats arrives in Idyllwild with the force of a major weather front …
Brian Cohen assumes Idyllwild Arts presidency
Brian D. Cohen became president of Idyllwild Arts Academy (IA) on July 1. One of his stated goals is to expand outreach to the Idyllwild community and create more avenues of cooperation and connection between town and gown. “The town’s [residents] are welcome here and I hope they take advantage of it,” he said. Cohen…
Monarch reigns at Idyllwild Nature Center
Imagine being up close and personal with a butterfly! It’s all about the monarch during Idyllwild Nature Center’s Butterfly Daze, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. During the day, a butterfly pavilion will be erected on the grounds. Before entering the pavilion, everyone can buy a piece of watermelon for 50 cents. The…
Idyllwild vintner’s cabernet franc wins competition
Chris Johnston has put Idyllwild on the wine map with his award-winning Middle Ridge varietals.
Idyllwild connection reunites old friends
Café Aroma served as a gathering place for a group of residents and friends originally from Idyllwild. Seated, from left, R.J. Owens and Gracie Everhart, Tracy Apple Rogers, Anna and Lynn Johnson, Reunion Coordinator Adrienne Hayden, Kim Payne and Kannyn MacRae.
Mountain Restaurant introduces “Improv Comedy Night”
The Hill’s elusive “Idyllbeast” and his lovely companion held center stage at Mountain Restaurant where they were “roasted” during the Mountain’s first “Improv Comedy Night,” slated to take place on Thursday evenings.
Concertgoers enjoy Jeff Stover’s Mixed Bag
Vocalist Diva Denise belts out a favorite melody as part of the performance by Jeff Stover’s Mixed Bag Orchestra.