Jazz in the Pines, Art Alliance of Idyllwild, Idyllwild Arts and other arts and entertainment, theatre, live music and visual arts coverage. The most comprehensive arts and entertainment calendar covering the Idyllwild area.
Reams could be written about the principle architect of Pines to Palms and Banning to Idyllwild highways 74 and 243. Urban trekkers spin up scenic mountain passes, navigate banking contours, climb upwards of 4,000 feet to emerge safely in a pristine alpine forest community. Mountain residents rely on the highways’ designs and everyone’s wise driving…
In 2013, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild made public-art history in Idyllwild by spearheading a project to place 22 painted deer around town. Artists volunteered their time and talent, and individuals and local businesses sponsored the deer. One of the original herd was stolen and replaced, but another was damaged beyond repair due to an…
Even in Iceland, locals confirm the existence of cherished bands of jovial forest elves. Delivery of meticulous service to all the realms they inhabit is their forte. Rarely sighted by mere mortals, these diminutive shape-shifters unblock creeks, lay out food and build nests deep in flora and fauna but only the most trusting elves share…
Three accomplished standup comedians — Virginia Jones, Christina Walkinshaw and Tamra Brown — will be visiting Idyllwild on Tuesday, June 12, for the second annual Hilltop Comedy Night. Two local musical acts — The Funky Mothers and Chris Doshier — are also on the bill. Soroptimist International of Idyllwild organized the event, in its second…
Chris Johnston laid down his hammer to say, “This patio was part of our plan since day one, but we needed to settle into the business and let expansion happen organically. On our first anniversary, we opened the upstairs loft, increasing our gallery space to 35 artists. Building the Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery patio…
Southern California native Rob Padilla’s wicked imagination sees a world awash in color and amplified with near palpable sound. Not what you’d call silent art, his brush literally strokes the senses, rendering and amplifying, scoring harmonics with electric vibrance. “When you understand it (Padilla’s art), your eyes open and the canvas invites you into a…
The Idyllwild Scholarship Fund awarded nine scholarships at its awards reception on May 15. The total amount awarded to the nine recipients was more than $30,000. Recipients are Maya Adame, Laura Tiacomulco, Raul Pimentel, Amy McKimson, Emilio Wettlaufer, Leela Kintz-Roosevelt, Noah Rutherford, Chloe Schelly and Evan Biley. The scholarships where based upon their application, interview,…
The longest-running, community-wide sporting event on the Hill will take place Saturday, June 9, with hundreds of runners and walkers pushing themselves beyond their usual limit in Idyllwild’s annual 5K and 10K Run and Fitness Walk. Athletes will pound the pavement through downtown and forest campgrounds, and in off-the-beaten path neighborhoods to help raise money…
Fundraiser for lost and abandoned cats and dogs The fourth-annual Paws for Rhythm and Brews will be Saturday, June 2, at the Idyllwild Nature Center. There will be plenty of beer, 16 different brewers, a winery, a bigger and better Kids Zone, and an intriguing silent auction. All of the proceeds help “keep the doors open,”…
