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The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) loves to boast about Idyllwild’s local musical talent. These include solo performers, duos and groups who entertain us with a wide range of genres. Eclectic tastes are well served by classical, rock, blues, jazz, country and folk musicians who regale us with original lyrics inspired by their diverse life…
The Blue Breeze Band, with its finger snappin’ rhythms will close the 20th annual Idyllwild Summer Concert Series (ISCS) on Thursday, Aug. 29. Ken Dahleen, founder and producer of the ISCS, promised the favorites and most popular would perform this summer, and he has kept his word. The Blue Breeze Band has been part of…
Enjoy an afternoon of classical music, sip a glass of champagne, sample appetizers, and enjoy delicious desserts all outdoors in a beautiful home in Idyllwild for just $45. The Associates of Idyllwild Arts present MUSICALE — an afternoon of classical music performed by our friends the Levy’s, the Speltzs, and invited special guests on Sunday,…
Idyllwild has a general store focused on local needs. With over 1,500 items, Miss Sunshine’s General Store has everything from paper towels and toilet paper to tissue paper and back to school items. The store has items for tourists who may have forgotten to pack a toothbrush or just want a puzzle to do while…
Congratulations to the ribbon winners from Saturday’s “Celebrate!” show at the Courtyard Gallery. You are still able to visit the show until the end of September. Best of Show: Zimou Tan for “Xia” (oil on canvas) Best Theme: Kirk Evans for “Long May She Wave” (copper wire inside a bicycle wheel rim) People’s Choice: Art…
History teacher grew up on hill Six members of the Idyllwild School’s staff are former Idyllwild School students. Mike Van Zee is the latest to return to his educational roots. The new seventh and eighth grade history teacher has been an outstanding third grade teacher at Bautista Creek School in Hemet for the past 22…
Attention!! “Be prepared for an evening of patriotism and pride as we take a journey across the United States,” said Gunnery Sgt. Victor Ney. Ney is the enlisted conductor of the 1st Marine Division Band based at Camp Pendleton. The Marines will fill the Butterfield Amphitheater at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. The primary…
The world-renowned conductor gave final summer program performance The Festival Choir and Chamber Festival Orchestra Concert on Sunday, Aug. 4, was the culmination of the 2019 Idyllwild Arts (IA) Summer Program and the final concert for Maestro Larry Livingston. “It was a wonderful concert at the [Walt] Disney [Concert] Hall Sunday and also Saturday at the…
Southwestern tribal climate change summit welcomes public The participating tribes of the second Southwestern Tribal Climate Change Summit, occurring Aug.13 to 16 on the Idyllwild Arts campus, happily welcome the public to the Tuesday, Aug. 13 “Celebrating Resilience” community gathering. This summit kickoff event will begin at 7 p.m. in William M. Lowman Concert Hall….
Ken’s Big Band Staff returns to Idyllwild Thursday, Aug. 15. Led by Ken Dahleen, the creator and producer of the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series, the Big Band Staff will sweep you off your feet with luxurious harmonies and rhythms beyond 3/4. The heyday of big bands was the 1930s and 1940s. But they are neither…
