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Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) invites the public to attend its CommunityDay from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11, to learn about thetransformative power of art. As part of the event, Arts EnterpriseLaboratory (AEL) student Devika Aggarwal will unveil herthought-provoking, interactive and meticulously-engineered artinstallation “Outside In,” a sphere-like, geodesic dome structure thatwill provide a…
John Edward Marin was looking for studio space where he could paint andfound more: space for three painters and his Wylldwood Gallery. “Thiswas not anticipated, it happened all very spur-of-the-moment. I saw thespace in December, moved in Jan. 5.” Marin began painting relatively recently, in 2003. “I was told by apsychic my art would hang…
The Village Lane is once again part of Idyllwild’s night life, aspartners Taryn Scanlon and Rick Caughman opened Taryn’s Place, their artgallery and tavern, Friday, March 22. They told the Crier they did asoft opening earlier in the week but were now ready for everyone. Evenbefore 5 p.m., the place was full. We interviewed Scanlon…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) announced its latest endeavor aimedat nurturing budding young artists within the community. Any parent with a child eager to explore their artistic talents furtherand/or has a passion for art and a desire to expand their skills, lookno further. AAI introduced a new section named Young Artists ofIdyllwild, dedicated to…
Women’s History Month comes to Middle Ridge Winery the weekend of March22 to 24, as a team of Idyllwild’s well-known sisters in song presentthree special shows. They are calling the weekend “IDY LilithRock Fair,”combining a nod to Sarah McLachlan’s Lilith Fair with a reference toIdyllwild’s own Lily Rock, teasing the possibility of a new tradition….
To judge from the attendance at last Tuesday evening’s presentation ofthe concert honoring the achievements of Idyllwild’s own guitarist andluthier extraordinaire David Pelham, the event served as both acelebratory and devotional function. Under the sponsorship of theFriends of the Idyllwild Library, the attraction was equally a stimulusto the curious as well as the knowing. The…
Friday, Feb. 16, dozens of Idyllwild (AAI) members gathered at Harvey House for the annual Meeting and Mingle. Everyone who attended brought a dish to share with their fellow artists and friends. Monica Sierras performed on her ukulele while everyone ate, sipped wine and enjoyed the atmosphere. Emily Burton took home the Artist of the…
The Idyllwild Rotary Charitable Fund supported for Mountain Communities Mutual Aid (MCMA)with a $2,000 grant for their FoodShare program. This initiative aims to address local food insecurity in the wake of challenges such as the cessation of COVID funding, rising food costs, cuts to food stamps, and reductions in other support programs. MCMA representatives Liv…
Idyllwild’s own Casey Abrams on the stand-up bass during the Idyllwild Arts’ Black History Month Concert Saturday, Feb. 17 in the Lowman Concert Hall on campus. Idyllwild Arts’ Black History Month Concert Saturday, Feb. 17, featured drums in many forms. Here, Najite Agindotin performs on the African djembe (pronounced jem bay). Jazz pianist Josh White…
Myra Dutton and the Evolutionary Poets will present another Beat Nite at Middle Ridge Winery from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 4. Dutton calls it a “curated evening of experimental poetry with improvisational music.” “Idyllwild’s legendary musicians, Dr Marshall Hawkins and Paul Carman,” will provide “beatitude.” “We are fortunate to have Middle Ridge Winery,…
