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Café AromaA unique gourmet Bistro- Gallery-Social Club showcasing the works of a variety of artists, rotated throughout the year. We also feature the works of our resident artists, Rachel Welch and Erin Murray. (951) 659-5212www.cafearoma.org

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Courtyard GalleryContemporary art at its best!A vital, diverse gallery featuring pottery, visual art and photography of nine internationally acclaimed local artists: Carol Mills, Cher Townsend, Helen Atik, Debbie Crowell,Mark Alan Meader,Elanie Moore, Judith Schonebaum,Jan Priestley and Trish Tuley.Gallery owned by the late Carol Mills.(951) 659-2774 www.courtyardgalleryidyllwild.com

1 Florist in the Forest & GalleryThis full-service flower shop features the art of owner and designer Donna Lori Parker, Rebecca Krasovich’s clothcreations, jewelry by Jeff Alleva and Neona Rose, works by Karin Hedstrom, Ed Bucher’s metal creations, photographyby Lyn Shaw and Kathy Chin, Kathleen Chaney’s art rocks, Christy Stedman’s batiks and Shirley Jordan paintings. (951) 659-4143www.floristintheforest.com

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Four Corners GalleryFeatured are the landscape paintings of AAI’s two-time Artist of The Year, Elena Kern. You may view various gallery members working on the decks of this stream-side studio. Artists include OPA’s award winning, Ying Liu, Elizabeth Parsi, Lois Sowa Stipp, Sherry Ehlert, Duke Windsor, and AAI’s 2001 Artist of The Year, Helen Moles. (951) 533-7564 www.elenakern.com

Oh My Dog GalleryInternationally known photographer and activist Frank Bruynbroek’s stirring candid and commissioned black and white dog photographs are sometimes fun, other times haunting, always captivating. His Ansel Adams-like ability captures a landscape of emotions from man’s best friend. (818) 755-7933 www.compawssion.com

Everitt’s Minerals & Gallery Idyllwild Living Room Gallery Two galleries in a single, comfortable main street location. Fine hand-crafted jewelry and exquisite mineral specimens, antique Japanese woodblock prints, award-winning oil paintings, photography, fine ceramics & crafts combine to create one of Southern California’s best gallery experiences. Everitt’s (951) 659-7075 www.everittsminerals.com; Living Room (951) 750-4880 www.idyllwildlivingroomgallery.com

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I moved from Florida to California in 1977 and came to Idyllwild for a job working trails with the U.S. Forest Service in 1978. After a few years spent

in Prescott, Arizona in the early 1980s, where my two children were born, I returned to Idyllwild. It was my hometown, after all. Places where I grew up, Prescott and places in between never held a match to Idyllwild. For many, many years, we spent Thanksgiving in San Diego at Jack’s parents’. After they passed away and our children grew up, Thanksgiving became the most important day in our family’s tradition, so much so that deployment overseas once was the only excuse we accepted for missing that event. It is our time to gather back in Idyllwild and celebrate the highlights of our year — new relationships, new grandchildren, health and love. Now that our three children are grown with their own children, we give them ourselves in turns Christmas Eve — we doing the traveling to their locales but returning Christmas Day to our beloved Idyllwild. And when we have the chilliest, snowiest days of all here, Jack and I venture down to the desert to enjoy food, shopping and basking in the beautiful weather to warm up our bones. At least once in the winter, we carry any of the 11 offspring, too, just to enjoy Living Desert without dying of heatstroke and enjoying the beautiful holiday decorations you see throughout the desert streets and highways. Having both of these quite different climates within an hour of each other far exceeds any other place I’ve ever lived.

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INDEXIdyllwild’s Unique Tradition 6

A Unique Christmas Tree .10

A Harvest of Plenty ...........14

Giving Thanks .....................16

Isis Theatre Company presents ............................18

Education Elevated: Idyllwild Arts Academy .20

Scott Padgett - Master Craftsman ..........................26

P2P Congratulates ..............30

Pass the Pie! .......................31

A Magical Season on the Hill .......................................32

Winners! ...............................35

Past Tense ...........................36

Idyllwild Events Calendar ..37

Idyllwild Map ......................38

The Palm Springs Festival of Lights ............................40

Greater Palm Springs Pride ............................................43

McCormick’s Auction ........46

Craft Beer at the Palm Springs Air Museum .......49

Morongo’s Anniversary .....51

Palm Springs Events Calendar ..........................54

Desert Cities Map .............56

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The late Scott Foster leads the crowd in song during the 2013 Idyllwild Tree Lighting Ceremony.

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By Jay Pentrack

“The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each other’s burdens, easing others’ loads and

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the holidays.” W. C. Jones

For more than half a century Idyllwild has been delighting boys and girls and moms and dads with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony held this year on Saturday, November 29 beginning at 4:40 p.m., with a full day of festivities beginning at 10 a.m. in the center of the Idyllwild Village. The event is sponsored by the

Soroptimist International of Idyllwild. The ceremony has a rich history in Idyllwild (be sure to read Idyllwild historian, Bob Smith’s article in this issue) and the festival, put on entirely by over 200 volunteers, is the culmination of a year of intense preparation and planning. After all, getting 4,500 Christmas lights around a 100-foot Sequoia tree and preparing a memorable celebration for thousands of Hill folk and visitors is no easy task, as event chair Phyllis Mueller can attest. It indeed takes a village. “I have a 200-page document on how to run the tree lighting ceremony, all the elements of it,” Phyllis said. “It is more detail than you’d ever want to know. That’s why it takes a couple of hundred people to do it.” This is Phyllis’ third year at the helm of the event, and she promises a day filled with wonder and excitement for the entire family. Phyllis and husband, Glenn, are Chiefs of Staff (aka parents) to Idyllwild’s Mayor Max and Deputy Mayors Mitzi and Mikey who will be on hand to greet the crowds and hand out

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“Mini Me” stuffed animals (while supplies last) complete with Mayor Max’s signature collar and tie. Pookie, the Mayors’ 14-year-old nanny, was adopted by Phyllis and Glenn from Animal Rescue Friends (ARF) in Idyllwild and she will be reminding families of the importance of the rescue and adoption of homeless animals. Can you think of a better Christmas gift for your family? ARF can be reached at 951-659-1122 or online at www.arfidyllwild.weebly.com. Prepare for a magical day in Idyllwild that begins at 10 a.m. with strolling carolers singing your Christmas favorites as you enjoy Idyllwild Village. The Idyllwild Fire Department will deliver Santa and Mrs. Claus, and several of Santa’s elves, via fire truck to their

workshop located at the Gazebo in the Village Center Plaza. Santa’s workshop will be featured twice so that all children have a chance to meet Santa — first from noon to 2 p.m. and again from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. (or until the last child in line has had a visit with Santa). Santa’s elves will be handing out candy canes to the children visiting Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Long-time Idyllwild resident

Keven Baar and Larry Edwards get into the holiday spirit.

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Charles Dickens makes an appearance in Idyllwild each year to read to the children during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.



and local treasure, Marge Muir, is in charge of the Children’s Santa Program. Marge has lived in Idyllwild since 1957 and recalls lighting a tree every year since she has lived here. At last year’s ceremony, Santa visited with over 300 children. Over 20 local charities will host festive booths offering everything from one-of-a-kind gift items to tasty food and baked goods to raise funds for their charities. It’s the perfect time to complete your holiday shopping at the many shops and stores throughout the Idyllwild Village, all decorated in the spirit of the holiday. For more shopping opportunities, head over

to Town Hall on Cedar Street for Day 2 of the Rotary Club of Idyllwild’s Harvest Festival which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. As the sun begins to set on Idyllwild, make your way over to Jo’An’s in the center of town – it will be difficult to miss the 100-foot tree standing at the ready to light up the entire Village of Idyllwild. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin with a reading

by Doug Austin and The Olde English Theatre Players of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Dianne Burt’s Grammy-nominated The Caroling Company will be on hand to entertain the crowd and lead the audience in a sing-along of some of your favorite Holiday standards, and the Idyllwild Children’s Choir (ages 3 -6) will take the stage to sing energetic (and just darn cute) renditions of Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus Is Coming to Town. Phyllis promises that there is a lot more in store for our Holiday guests, “I haven’t told you everything that’s going on because we have some surprises in store,” she said with a wink. Following the Tree Lighting Ceremony, with weather permitting, Phyllis and her volunteers have planned a concert featuring local and visiting performers for people who want to stay and enjoy additional Holiday Cheer and some really great music. Bring the family and celebrate the Holiday in Idyllwild – create a memory that will last in the hearts and minds of your children for a lifetime.

Santa reads a Christmas wish list. PHOTO BY JOHN PACHECO

Casey Abrams, Frank Ferro and Marshall Hawkins keep the crowd entertained prior to the lights going up in 2012.PHOTO BY JENNY KIRCHNER

Idyllwild’s Olde English Theatre Players perform holiday classics. PHOTO BY JENNY KIRCHNER


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By Robert B. SmithIdyllwild Area Historical Society

The highlight of the winter holidays in Idyllwild is the annual Tree Lighting on Thanksgiving weekend. Hundreds gather in the center of the village to watch the spectacle. The lights seem to materialize out of the darkness, and nobody needs give a thought to what it takes to create the show. But along with a great deal of human skill and manual labor by Rotarians, there are two essential ingredients: electricity and a suitable tree. Both have a history here. Until 1923 Idyllwild was isolated from the power grid. Cabins and shops could get power only during the daytime and early evening, if they were even within reach of the source for a connection. The local power plant also shut down completely at summer’s end. Only a handful of hardy souls remained here through the winter months. That original plant was built in 1900 to serve brand-new Idyllwild’s first large-scale lodging, the Idyllwild Sanatorium. This was a strange, uneconomical mashup between tuberculosis hospital and hotel that was put out of its misery by fire in 1904. Its replacement, the Idyllwild Inn, extended service to the neighboring general store

and post office. Gradually, other nearby businesses and cabins tapped in. It took the arrival of the first power line from the outside world in 1923 to turn Idyllwild into a year-round destination and accelerate its first building boom. Since then, electrical service has steadily expanded and improved. Today’s visitors, of course, take electrical power for granted, but local residents know better. Our electrical connection to the outside world remains tenuous,

easily severable by a storm-driven falling tree or a power pole clipped by an errant motorist, if not by increasingly frequent “maintenance power outages” scheduled by Southern California Edison. The wise take precautions, be it a generator or solar photovoltaic system with backup batteries always at the ready to tide them over. So, when the big tree springs to life, remember that those lights don’t come out of thin air.

The tree itself is not the usual Christmas fir or pine that you’re accustomed to at home—not even our other prominent mountain species, an incense cedar. The Idyllwild Christmas Tree is actually a giant sequoia, product of a unique chapter in our mountain history. “Everybody knows” that sequoias are found only in the Sierras. So what’s a sequoia doing here? Actually, sequoias were planted here by enthusiastic gardeners as early as 1921; one such specimen still stands near the corner of Cedar Street and River Drive. But they became a local fad after World War II. During the dark days of the early 1940s, Marion Michael Null, a physician and human perpetual-motion machine, retired with his wife to Idyllwild to pursue his love of horticulture. They placed a trailer on a one-and-a-half acre lot and began planting. But as a former medical missionary to Asia

A unique Christmas tree

The Idyllwild Sanatorium, the town’s first large-scale lodging, necessitated the construction of a power plant, being built here sometime around 1923.

PHOTO COURTESY IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Sequoia trees were introduced to the Hill as early as 1921. This tree was photographed in the 1980s at

Cedar Street and River Drive. PHOTO COURTESY IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A handful of Sequioas were planted in front of Idyllwild School and were growing strong by 1968.

PHOTO COURTESY IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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and natural leader, Null couldn’t resist getting involved in the community. Starting with wartime First Aid instruction for the locals, Null soon was repeatedly elected president of the Chamber of Commerce. In that role he collaborated with Town Crier publisher Ernie Maxwell in 1948 to create a highly influential chapter of the Izaak Walton League, which would shape Idyllwild’s long-lasting conservation ethic. Null became enthralled with growing sequoia trees from seed and mounted a single-minded campaign to popularize them as ornamental additions to the village. The land where Jo’An’s Restaurant stands today was then a public park and became home to a cluster of sequoias. Another small grove was planted in front of the Idyllwild

Marion Michael Null pictured in 1968.PHOTO COURTESY IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

At right, the tree lights the village throughout the holidays.PHOTO BY JOHN DRAKE


School on Highway 243. Dozens of individual residents planted one or several, as well. Also—and this fact is little-known even to residents—today there is a thriving colony of sequoias proliferating nearby on Black Mountain, the only one outside the Sierras. It’s the product of a reforestation project in the wake of the huge 1974 Soboba Fire. During the warm season it can be accessed readily from the U.S. Forest Service’s Boulder Basin campground. Dr. Null was honored in 1968 by the brass plaque still in place today in front of the Idyllwild School. Unfortunately, the row of sequoias shading it along the front of the school has lately been falling victim to drought, as have some of the trees at Jo’An’s. But the village Christmas Tree in front of Jo’An’s has now grown to monumental proportions. Every year, at dusk on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, it lights up once more to lend holiday cheer to Idyllwild’s winter season.

Calendar Girls, winner of the “What’s on Stage Award for Best New Comedy” in 2010 comes to Idyllwild for three performances on Sunday, November 30th, Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th. The story was adapted by Tim Firth from the Miramax film of the same name; it is based on an uplifting and inspiring true story of a group of Yorkshire women who want to raise money to buy a new couch for a hospital waiting room. The usual money raiser is a calendar picturing churches or bridges, but the women decide instead to pose in the nude among flowers, teapots and buns. The play broke box office records and was the fastest –selling tour in UK history. It features Kathleen Walker, Gina Kraut, Harriet Briant, Meg Wolf, Barbara Rayliss, Christine Hunt, Virginia Lumb, Marsha Kennedy, Michael Owen, Chic Fojtik, Christopher Morse, and Alisa Schulz. For more information and to purchase tickets online visit stratfordplayers.com. Tickets are only $12 and can also be purchased online.

The lights go up with much teamwork on the 1980 Christmas tree. That’s Mike Pearson (now Idyllwild’s Santa) up in the cherry picker.

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For 47 years the Idyllwild Rotary Club has sponsored the Harvest Festival and this year’s event promises to be the largest ever. According to Ben Killingsworth, Publicity Coordinator, the event is always a big hit with visitors and locals alike. It’s a fun and festive event that raises a lot of money for many worthy Idyllwild charities. Holiday shoppers will delight in the 45 booths that will fill Idyllwild’s historic Town Hall featuring a tremendous variety of items – one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, birdhouses, blankets, scarves, Holiday decorations, homemade jams and jellies, and so much more. “The Harvest Festival raises money for the community,” said Killingsworth, “All proceeds go directly to the Rotary Club, which then distributes all of the money to various local non-profit organizations.” Booth rentals and a raffle featuring 12 baskets chock full of gifts designed to appeal to Mom, Dad and/or the kids, are raffled off on Saturday, November 29 at about 3:00 p.m. And, you do not have to be present to win! Baskets are held by the Rotary until the winner makes arrangements to pick them up. It’s a real win-win – the rotary helps the community and the raffle winners have a wonderful piece of Idyllwild to take home.

The Caroling Company performed from the Harvest Festival at Town Hall all the way down to the Tree Lighting Festival at Jo’An’s. The group has been around for over 30

years and have appeared on several TV shows and movies. PHOTO BY JOHN PACHECO

A Harvest of PlentyAttendees at the 2013 Harvest Festival.



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By Dolores Sizer

Greetings, fellow foodies! My name is Dolores Sizer, and I am the Office Manager for the Idyllwild Town Crier, our local newspaper. I have lived in Idyllwild, on and off (mostly on), for more than 25 years. Because of my love for cooking, I was asked to write a monthly column for the Town Crier called “Lola’s Kitchen,” (Lola is a nickname I picked up from friends). When the Palms to Pines editor asked if I would do a Holiday column, I was thrilled! Being of Mexican-American descent, I recall eating everything from cactus to tripe, nopales to menudo, all served with love by my mother. It’s probably better that I had no idea what I was eating because my reaction to what tripe actually is would not have been a pleasant one. What I learned from those early childhood experiences was to be open-minded about food and somewhat adventurous. I have made feasts for my friends that have ranged from complete East Indian to Japanese dinners; I also enjoy making soups and plain old American comfort food. I am not a professional chef, nor have I been to culinary school; however I have tried recipes from just about everywhere imaginable and have created several of my own. Cooking, for me, is relaxing, and nothing pleases me more than serving a delicious meal to my friends and family. On Sunday, I enjoy spending the afternoon preparing a delicious feast, sipping on a glass of wine and listening to opera. Living in the mountains is especially nice during the Holidays; the chill in the air, the warmth from the fireplace, and family and friends gathered together in celebration of the season. Food is always a very big part of the celebration. My cooking is from my heart, and each dish I create is made with love and care. As Thanksgiving approaches, there are two recipes I have used many times. One is for the turkey, the other for cranberry relish, both are wonderful.

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Isis Theatre Company presents ‘A Wilde Holiday’ Isis Theatre Company presents “A Wilde Holiday” Featuring “The Star Child and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde.” The performance will be hosted by the Rainbow Inn in beautiful Idyllwild. The text is by Sabin Epstein, music by Laura Karpman and lyrics by Christina Rossetti, and directed by Emily Heebner. Wilde’s fairy tales are another side of the genius of the well-known writer of works, “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” “Lady Windemere’s Fan” and “The Importance of Being Ernest.” In “Wilde Holiday,” three stories – “Star Child,” “The Happy Prince” and “The Selfish Giant” -- are bound together with the luminous music by Emmy winning composer, Laura Karpman. A Wilde Holiday is performed by seasoned stage veterans Ann DeWolfe, Jeri Greene, Michèle Marsh, Barbara Rayliss,

Christina Gower and Larry Kawano. There will be two performances; a special matinée for families with children at 2 p.m. and an Adult’s performance at 7:30 p.m. “Every year we have a special holiday treat for the community,” Executive Director Suzanne Avalon said. “Now this year with a special matinée for children, it’s just that much more magic for the entire family.” This is the twelfth season for the

professional company. Launched in 2003, Isis Theatre Company was named after the Egyptian Goddess, Isis, celebrating women in the arts. The company makes a unique contribution to the arts in the Idyllwild area,

A Wilde Holiday: The Star Child and Other Tales by Oscar WildeWHERE: The Rainbow Inn 54420 S. Circle Dr.WHEN: Saturday, December 13 2pm & 7:30pmTICKETS: Visit isistheatrecompany.com for more information

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providing an intimate yet professional brand of theatre. The choice of plays is critical to the theatre company’s mission. They are committed to bringing material to the stage that enlightens and holds a mirror up to reflect the human condition. Sometimes edgy, sometimes unstoppably funny, Isis brings a highly diverse kind of material not usually found in local community theatre. Not an amateur group, Isis Theatre Company enlists professional actors and directors to bring the magic to the stage. To date, Isis has presented over 50 plays and readings in Idyllwild in 11 years. At the helm is Suzanne Avalon, its founder, and artistic and creative director. It was Suzanne’s strong conviction that Idyllwild have the cultural benefits of live theatre that brought Isis Theatre Company into the world and into the public eye. Past performances include the American Premiere of “The Red Priest,” “Eight Ways to Say Goodbye” by Mieko Ouchi, “The Clean House” by Sarah Ruhl, “I Am My Own Wife” by Doug Wright, “String of Pearls” by Michelle Lowe and the West Coast premiere of “The Elixir” by Academy Award winning writer, Ernest Thompson (On Golden Pond) who also starred and directed in the production, and his political satire, “Political Suicide,” for Rock the Vote! Isis Theatre Company also goes off the hill to entertain and enlighten. Coming in May of 2015, the company will present “Red” by John Logan and starring Howard Shangraw, at the Indio Performing Arts Center. The play was originally produced by Isis Theatre Company in 2013 to rave reviews.

Photo from Isis Theatre Company’s production of “The Clean House.”

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By Jay Pentrack

Founded in 1946 by Dr. Max and Mrs. Beatrice Krone, the Idyllwild Arts Academy is one of only four independent high schools for the arts in the country. IAA is located in mile high Idyllwild on 205 forested acres in the San Jacinto Mountains and is home, during the school year, to more than 300 students representing over 30 countries. The curriculum includes music, dance, theater, visual arts, creative writing, and moving pictures as well as a complete college preparatory academic program. The faculty and alumni rosters read like a “Who’s Who,” in all facets of the art world. A well-known alumnus of IAA is musician Casey Abrams who finished in sixth place on American Idol, season 10. At the helm of IAA is Pamela Jordan, a Chicago native and former head of the Chicago Academy of the Arts. Jordan replaced Bill Lowman who retired after

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30 years of extraordinary service to IAA. Lowman said of Jordan, “There are only four independent high schools for the arts in the country. Three are boarding schools and the other, the Chicago Academy of the Arts, is a day school where she was the head. She comes with a lot of experience in independent art schools.” The Idyllwild Arts campus that she had visited many times throughout her tenure in Chicago is special to Jordan. “From the very first time I set foot on this campus this school resonated with me,” she said. Jordan is passionate about IAA and the students she is charged with guiding into the future. “This is not an education for the faint of heart. You don’t know what these kids will do and you can’t decide for them that they are going to go off and be an artist; they may, they certainly have the talent to do so,” she said. “I remember when Condoleezza Rice was Secretary of State and how shocked people were that she was concert pianist; well of course,

and that’s the way these kids are. An arts education creates more options, not fewer. We don’t know what they will do, so we have to prepare them for what comes next, whatever comes next.” As a parent, considering an arts

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“This is not an education for the faint of heart. You don’t know what these kids will do and you

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- Pamela Jordan

education for your child can be a difficult decision. How do you know if an arts education is appropriate? “I think what parents recognize is something different in their child that they are trying to support. That [the child] can’t get enough of what they love from their hometown school or from their community; they want more more more,” Jordan said. “The first thing that has to happen is that the child must believe they are an artist, there’s no one sitting around telling them that. “The burning question for many parents is ‘how do I know if my child is talented enough? “When [parents] look

at a school like this, they don’t know if their kid is talented or not; most likely [the parents] are not in the arts, so they are looking for the validation ‘is there something here’ a lot of times,” Jordan explained. “Then what they are really looking for ‘is will this education prepare my child to make a different choice’ or, as they like to put it, ‘what if he or she doesn’t make it in the arts.’ That is not in our thinking at all; that is a choice that an artist has. This is not about accepting a 13-year-old at their word that they are going to be on Broadway when they’re 16; this is about helping them make sense of the world, helping them understand and question and be proactive in the global society that they are a part of; it is about making a contribution.” For your child to be accepted into IAA requires hard work and preparation. “The thing about schools like this versus an after school program is that a student has to audition or have a portfolio review to get into the school. Whether or not a parent is an artist, they shouldn’t sit as judge and


jury as to whether their child has talent,” Jordan offered. “One of the first things [parents can do] is reach out to someone in the community who can help prepare that child for an audition or portfolio review. You know you have to walk in and sing a song, or present your portfolio, so nothing is a surprise in that way.” Jordan understands that parents want the very best for their children, but for many it is a challenge because they can’t help their child prepare as much as they would like to. Jordan is sympathetic, “What they can do is reach out to other people in the community to help prepare their child,” she explained. According to Jordan, recognizing a child’s passion and dedication can be key in deciding if IAA is right for your child; “I always say ‘we teach you to dance, sing and act, that’s not a problem, we do that well, but [the child] has to come with a willing attitude and a passion for what they’re doing. They have to be willing to work hard.’” Jordan believes that parents may be surprised at how well their child adapts and thrives in an environment like IAA. “The fact is, once they get here, they excel beyond anything they would have in a

traditional environment; how could you not when you’re sitting in an anatomy class or a biology class with painters and singers? That environment makes a student’s appreciation and interest in an academic subject more relevant,” she said passionately. “A dancer is very

interested in biology; a visual artist is very interested in anatomy, so suddenly, they are the integration. In a traditional school, they are asked to leave that part of themselves at the door, ‘don’t come in here with that dance stuff, stop doodling on your page,’ but they are here all day,



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every day as artists and so they actually excel and not just in the arts. I think the benefit of a school like this really is how they excel academically because they are in an academic environment for the first time with other artists.” Then there is the question of money. In a struggling economy regardless of how talented the child or how dedicated the parent, can be an obstacle in making the decision to send your child to an art school, let alone a boarding arts school. Take heart, however, there is financial assistance available. “The number one obstacle for parents is deciding they can’t afford it before they look at the school,” she cautioned. “The reality is that over 50% of our students receive financial aid, some kind of tuition assistance; it is probably well over 50%. It is a commitment of the school, a commitment of this board, to provide access to this education



for any deserving student.” IAA hosts a scholarship gala in the Fall and events throughout the year to raise money to fund scholarships for students needing financial assistance. “To opt out because you think you can’t afford it or you don’t know if your child is talented enough is really a disservice to the child, it really is,” Jordan said. For more information, visit the Idyllwild Arts Academy website at www.IdyllwildArts.org. Click on the “Admissions” tab to request more information. A packet will be sent to you

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By Jay Pentrack

It is pretty amazing how Scott Padgett can get wood to do almost anything he wants it to. It is as though he possesses some mysterious power that forces the wood to bend because he wills it to. The curvilinear deck he built around his mountain home is testament to his woodworking skill — put simply, his work is jaw-dropping. Scott was born in Olympia, Washington, and came to California in 1960. He was

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started buying little cabins and remodeling them … The first little cabin I bought was only 300 square feet,” he recalled. “The total price was $14,500 so I borrowed money from friends and relatives to fix it up and add on to it. I made it 800 square feet and I did some nice brickwork and some nice woodwork and just kind of taught myself how to do it.” A Long Beach doctor gave Scott his first building commission – he wanted

Scott to build him the best woodworking shop possible – and handed over his checkbook to Scott saying “just do it.” Scott began in earnest. “I put in a concrete slab and over that were oak floors and redwood paneling, and frame and panel tool bases for all of the tools,” Scott recounted. “I made all of the tool bases and organized everything; I made a dust collection system. I did an oak door with teak panels that had a big arch top to it. I had never built a door before let alone a curved door,” he said laughing. Fast-forward to the early 1990s and a chance entry of a rectilinear deck he built in a deck building contest. “A contractor friend of mine gave me an entry form for a deck

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Association created a national campaign using one of his decks, and Behr Paint & Stain, the Behr Process Corporation, and Olympic Paint & Stain continue to use his work in their promotional materials. And while his decks are miles beyond impressive, Scott at times feels that people miss the fact that he does all manner of woodworking and building, “it has become

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Idyology opened in Idyllwild on Wednesday, October 15, and the reviews have been amazing. Words like cozy, warm, romantic, accommodating (they cater to all special dietary needs), enchanting, and inviting. Idyology embraces organic, sustainable, locally farmed foods along with vegetarian/grass fed, cage free, humanely raised meats. According to owner Windean, “We feel this ethically correct concept is essential in offering our awesome customers the purest of ingredients when possible. Some menu items will change, not only with the culinary crews’ moods but with the seasons to keep it fun and fresh.” Comfort food will be a staple on the menu as will their organic, locally farmed chicken. For an unbeatable ambience, inspired menu and just plain delicious food, stop in for dinner, or drop by after work for a cool drink and some small bites (which are not small at all). Everything at Idyology is served with love. Over the Holidays, they will be

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Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day; for me, it is my favorite meal of the day. Living in Idyllwild among the majestic pines and endless blue sky seem to make it even more special whether you’re dining inside warmed by a crackling fireplace or outside in the crisp Fall air, there is a simple peace and happiness that starts your day in the most perfect way. Everywhere you go you’re greeted with friendly smiles and polite conversation. And punctuating this “it’s great to be alive” feeling is the smell of breakfast being cooked at our local restaurants and at homes throughout the Idyllwild Village. Last year I discovered Mountain Center Café and it has since become my favorite place for breakfast. It’s a lot like having

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breakfast with friends or family – the staff is warm and friendly, the service is great, and the food is outstanding. Co-owner, Martha Pearson, is a kick in the pants with her wry

sense of humor and sarcastic wit. Martha’s family has lived in Idyllwild for more than 40 years and 25 of those have been spent in the restaurant business. Martha’s culinary talent is evident in every plate that leaves her kitchen and if you’ve never tried her baked goods, you’re in for a surprise! Over the Holidays last year, I discovered Martha’s homemade pies and picked up a few for Thanksgiving. My dinner guests raved about the pies so I ordered a few more for Christmas and once again, they were a big hit. To order your Holiday pies call Martha at (951)659-2600, and be sure to call a few days in advance. And, while you’re there to pick-up your pies, enjoy a great breakfast with Martha and the gang. This will ensure that you make it back home with all of the pies intact. Mountain Center Café29470 Highway 243Mountain Center(951)659-2600www.mountaincentercafe.comOpen Daily at 6 a.m. Closes at 3 p.m.

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By Shanna Robb

The fresh scent of mountain pine combined with the crisp temperatures of Fall make the mile-high community of Idyllwild an ideal destination for the holidays. Visitors and residents are invited to step back in time into a community rooted in small town traditions and overflowing with artistic talent. The charm and character of downtown Idyllwild is always undeniable, but something truly magical happens during the holidays. Void of any shopping malls or chain stores, the village features locally owned galleries and retail stores ensuring that every gift purchased is unique. Streets lined with historic buildings featuring window treatments filled with holiday treasures make finding one-of-a-kind presents easy and, best of all, memorable. When it comes to memories, creating family traditions is an inherent characteristic of Idyllwild, especially during the holidays. Starting with the long Thanksgiving

weekend, the 48th Annual Harvest Festival (read more on page 14) is a must see (www.idyllwildharvestfestival.com). Hosted by the Idyllwild Rotary, the festival invites attendees to visit 45 arts and crafts booths featuring unique handmade items. Held at the historic Idyllwild Town Hall (25925 Cedar Street), the event’s doors open on

November 28 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and November 29 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. In addition to the Harvest Festival on November 29, starting at 10 a.m., the center of town will be lined with holiday themed and food-oriented booths run by local non-profits. Live entertainment

will include local Christmas carolers, roving musicians, and Santa’s workshop. Starting at 4:40 p.m., the 54th Annual Idyllwild Tree Lighting Ceremony will kick-off with a musical program that includes Santa arriving in style with the assistance of the Idyllwild Fire Department. The ceremony is hosted by Idyllwild’s very own Mayor Max, a golden retriever luring thousands of visitors to the Hill for a day full of activities. The 100-foot tree with more than 4,500 lights becomes

fully illuminated around 5:15 p.m. Adding to the merriment of the season, the Olde English Theatre Players will be roaming among the crowd. Dressed in traditional Victorian costumes and speaking in Victorian speak, the 25 players have been entertaining Idyllwild crowds for the past 11 years. With more than 30 years of theatre experience, the players are a staple of Idyllwild and Southern California. For more information about the ceremonies and activities, visit www.mayormax.com. In addition to the Olde English Theatre Players is the annual holiday theatre presentation by local theatre group, Stratford Players. Held on November 30 and December 6 and 7 at the Caine Learning Center (54385 Pinecrest Ave), the 2 p.m. matinee performances feature the production of the award winning “Calendar Girls” by Tim Firth, based on a true story. As members of the audience, you will see why theatre is an important aspect of Idyllwild. Visit www.stratfordplayers.com for more information about the production. Keeping theatre alive in Idyllwild since 2003, ISIS Theatre Company is proud

A magical Season on the HillThe Idyllwild Master Chorale performs an impressive holiday program each December that is well worth catching.


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to present professional theatre that the whole family can enjoy. This year’s holiday performance will be “A Wilde Holiday” written by Oscar Wilde. Actors will be showcasing their talents on December 13 at the lovely Rainbow Inn at 54420 South

Circle with a special 2 p.m. matinee for families with children followed by an adult performance at 7:30 p.m. For information about ISIS and their upcoming events, visit www.isistheatrecompany.com. The Idyllwild Master Chorale rounds out the holiday season with its 39th Winter Solstice Celebration Concert on December 20 and 21. A holiday favorite, the event includes both carols with harp and fusion of classic jazz. This year’s event features another world premiere song written by John Rodby, former

Music Director of the Macy’s Day Parade, sung by the incomparable Sherry Williams. The ever-popular Marshall Hawkins Quartet along with John Fleming and other special guests create a night of music that is sure to mesmerize the audience.

The Spiritual Living Center’s Christmas Eve candlelight service.PHOTO BY JENNY KIRCHNER

The Isis Theatre Company actors Howard Shangraw and Joey Jennings in a past production of “Red.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF SUZANNE AVALON

Josh Nelson (at piano) and Sara Gazarek performed at Stephens Recit-al Hall at Idyllwild Arts Monday night. The duo from Los Angeles have been performing original and hit jazz songs together for nearly a de-

cade. Idyllwild Arts showcases world-class talent and the performances are often free of charge. Visit idyllwildarts.org for an updated schedule.



Held at the Idyllwild School (26700 Hwy 243), the performances start at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday with a 1:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday. For more information, visit www.idyllwildmasterchorale.com. Collaborating again this year with the Master Chorale, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild will be building a full-size gallery on site to showcase creations by local artists. The gallery will be open to the general public prior to Saturday’s performance from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. on December 20 with free admission to the gallery. The gallery will also be open to ticket holders for the Master Chorale performances prior to and during intermission both days. With only four days left until Christmas, purchasing a piece of local art is sure to be on your list for Santa. For more information about the gallery or about the Art Alliance, visit www.artinidyllwild.org. Allowing ample time for all to recover from the holidays, the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema rolls out the red carpet from January 6-11. The LA Reporter describes the event as a “mini Sundance” and Indiefilm.com boasts that the festival is “The greatest little film festival

on earth.” With accolades like these, there is no wonder that this year it is geared up to host independent films from around the world. Per Steven Savage, founder and event director, the films are an art form that “has the power to inspire the world.” Film makers and film enthusiasts come together to celebrate all types of films during this six-

Local singer-songwriter Tricia Pilkington joins the Greg Jones Band, an Idyllwild favorite, for a holiday concert at the Rustic Theatre.


On November 30, 2013, the public was invited to help build the longest popcorn garland in Idyllwild at the Grand Opening of the Rustic Theatre last year. The goal was to have the garland extend from the Theatre to the Tree Lighting location which they accomplished with

the 505 foot completed garland.PHOTO BY JOHN PACHECO

day festival. To learn more about it, visit idyllwild cinemafest.com. The holiday season is never dull in Idyllwild. We are a community rich in holiday traditions including festivals, a tree lighting, live theatre, live music, visual art and film

— a town bursting with talent. The best gift you can give yourself is to attend our events, visit our galleries and retailers, enjoy a meal at one of our wonderful restaurants, and book a stay at a local inn. Add the fresh mountain air and clear skies to create memories and traditions that will surely last a lifetime.


This 100 plus acre ranch is set high on a hill, surrounded by park land with views of Lake Hemit in the distance. The Duntley Ranch has three homes and a guest house plus a 3,500 sq. ft. Barnmaster Barn with pine interiors, oversize insulated box stalls, full kitchen and bathroom. The tack room is mahogany – truly a beautiful and functional barn. Paddocks, arenas, garages, equipment and a hay barn – it is all here, a complete ranch dream. The infrastructure built on this property includes an 80,000 gallon pond, multiple private wells and water storage tanks, and 3 phase electric. Much of the land has been cleared of scrub bushes and it has its own riding trails. The property could be subdivided into 10 acre parcels or enjoyed as your own Ponderosa.

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Idyllwild Arts Academy fits that need,’” Jordan explained. “That is what it really is, to look at your child – they’re always creative, they’re always doodling, they’re

always, always, always – what supports that, what is the best environment that will support that? I know it is Idyllwild Arts Academy.”

outlining everything you need to know to begin the process. Or, you can contact the school directly by calling 951-659-2171. “I often say when I have an opportunity to talk to parents, ‘We are not here to talk about the difference in schools, we’re here to talk about the difference in your child and how


Every week in the Idyllwild Town Crier readers enjoy a column called “Past Tense” where we take a look back in time to the events and happenings in our small mountain village. Because the Town Crier has been published since 1946, we have an account of our rich history here in Idyllwild. Because the column is so popular, we decided to include it in Palms to Pines for you history buffs.

65 Years Ago - 1949Idyllwild had 7 inches of snow and a low of 18 degrees

55 Years Ago - 1959Clear skies and above-normal temperatures brought record crowds to Idyllwild over the

Thanksgiving Holiday. While there was no official estimate, it was believed that over 20,000 people visited the Hill.

45 Years Ago – 1969Vendor spaces for the Third Annual Harvest Festival were a sell-out.

35 Years Ago – 1979Bill Caldon, Idyllwild Fire Department

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Tense1 Year Ago – 2013: In December, Preschool teacher Kathy Lewis brought her young choir to the Town Crier

offices to share their favorite carols.TOWN CRIER FILE PHOTO

fire engineer, hung lights on the 40-foot Christmas Tree in Eleanor Park. That same tree is now 100-feet tall and is the site of the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, now in its 54th year.

25 Years Ago – 1989Town Hall Variety show organizer Wayne Johnston performed an original Christmas song about wanting to be in Hawaii while junior Jazzercisers did the hula in the background.

15 Years Ago – 1999Mezzo soprano Adrien Raynier took center stage in a performance of Handel’s Messiah conducted by Buzz Holmes.

5 Years Ago – 2009Long-time Publisher-Editor Becky Clark, retired from the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper in November. Becky and husband Jack later purchased the publication in 2013

1 year ago - 2013 The previous Wednesday, about 1.3 inches of rain were recorded at the Keenwild Ranger Station. This brought the total rainfall at Keenwild, since July 1, to 4.87 inches, and was nearly 1.4 inches or 40 percent greater than the long-term average for rainfall through October.

Wayne Johnston performed a Christmas song about wanting to be in Hawaii while junior Jazzercisers perform the hula.

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48th Annual Harvest FestivalNovember 28 from 9am-5pm and November 29 from 9am-4pm. Town Hall, 25925 Cedar Street

54th Annual Tree Lighting CeremonySaturday, November 29 - all day(Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 4:40pm)In the Center of the Idyllwild Village(Just look for the 100 foot tree!)

The Stratford Players present “Calendar Girls”December 6 and 7 Caine Learning Center, 54385 Pinecrest Ave.www.StratfordPlayers.com

An autumn hike in Idyllwild is a treat for the senses.


Idyllwild Events November – December 2014ISIS Theatre Company Presents - A Wilde Holiday Stories by Oscar WildeDecember 13, 2pm and 7pmRainbow Inn 54420 South Circle Dr.www.isistheatre company.com

39th Winter Solstice Celebration ConcertIdyllwild Master ChoraleDecember 20 and 21Idyllwild School (26700 Hwy. 243) www.idyllwildmaster-chorale.com

Coming in 2015:Idyllwild International Film Festival of CinemaJanuary 6th-11thwww.idyllwildcinemafest.com



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By Hillary Angel It’s that time of year to grab your coat and hot cocoa and head to downtown Palm Springs for the 23rd Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade scheduled for Saturday, December 6 starting at 5:45 p.m. The Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade kicked off for the first time on December 5, 1992, and has been held every year since on the first Saturday in December. The parade was developed by a small group of community-minded individuals who believed it important to offer the desert communities an event that would allow residents and visitors to celebrate the spirit and joy of the holiday season while creating a unique tourism attraction, which over the years has brought in an estimated 100,000 people annually to downtown. The parade is held along Palm Canyon Drive, and thousands bring their chairs and blankets to view floats adorned in colorful holiday lights and huge Macy’s-style balloons that keep the crowds coming back for more. During the past 22 years, the parade has featured a host of marching

Festival of Lights Parade

Palm Springs Festival of Lights ParadeWHERE: Starts at Ramon Road, goes down Palm Canyon Drive, Palm SpringsWHEN: Saturday, December 6 5:45pmMORE: Info at www.psfestivaloflights.com


bands, performing groups as well as the Budweiser Clydesdales, Snoopy and the Gang – and of course Santa and Mrs. Claus. “Over the years, the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade has become a beloved holiday tradition in downtown – bringing thousands of residents and their families as well as tourists from all over the world to come see the twinkling floats while celebrating the joy of the holiday season,” says Mayor Steve Pougnet. “There’s no other special event in the Coachella Valley quite like it!” Each year, the Festival of Lights Parade has a Celebrity Grand Marshal. Past recipients include Legendary Star of Stage and Screen Carol Channing, film producer

Lisa Vanderpump, one of the stars of the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” will lead the way as the Celebrity Grand Marshal.

“Over the years, the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade has become a beloved holiday tradition in

downtown ...” - Steve Pougnet, mayor


Jerry Weintraub, actress Suzanne Somers, and fashion designer Michael Costello. This year, Bravo TV personality, restaurateur and humanitarian, Lisa Vanderpump, one of the stars of the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” will lead the way as the Celebrity Grand Marshal. Lisa recently received the 372nd star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars in downtown. This year’s parade will weave down historic Palm Canyon Drive on Saturday, December 6 – starting at Ramon Road at 5:45 p.m. and ending at Tamarisk Road. You won’t want to miss it! www.psfestivaloflights.com.


The 28th Anniversary of Greater Palms Springs Pride marks another milestone in the organizations long history. For the first time ever, the Festival will be held on Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs. After years of planning, the festival will become the largest California Pride celebration (outside of San Francisco) to offer free admission to all attendees. The theme of the Festival is “I am Pride: Stonewall 45” in observance of the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. In a statement by the Board of Directors of Greater Palm Springs Pride, “I am Pride is an affirmation of an individual’s stance against discrimination and support of equal rights, sexual diversity, and gender expression.” With an impressive line-up of entertainment including the Psychedelic Furs, Iraniq, Jeremiah Clark, Carol Kamenis, Steed Lord, Lunden Reign, Amanda Lepore, Frankmusik, DJ Aaron C, and The Story of Running Wolf,

expect to be on your feet dancing to the incredible music. The Board of Directors of Greater Palm Springs Pride comprises President, Ron de Harte; Treasurer, Julian King; Secretary, Steve Tiger; and Director, William Wheeler. The event is organized and operated by a variety of committees comprising more than 60 dedicated people. The Celebrity Grand Marshal is Amanda Lepore, transgender icon, model and recording artist. A Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Mariah Hanson, founder and producer of Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs. Mariah has been producing the uber-successful event for 24 years. Additionally, a Lifetime Achievement Award will also be given to Shannon Price Minter, as the leading transgender rights advocate in the nation. This year’s event promises to be the largest ever. Have a great Pride Palm Springs!

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Schedule of Events:

Wilde Pride Party at the Living DesertNovember 5, 5:30-9pmPurchase tickets online at livingdesert.org

Palm Springs Pride Golf ClassicNovember 7, 8amContact: J. Glover at [email protected]

Rainbow Flag RaisingNovember 7, 10amPalm Springs Village Green

Pride Poolside Kick-offNovember 7, 11am-6pmHacienda Cantina and Beach Club1555 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs

Pride Meet & GreetNovember 7, 7pm-8:30pmCCBC Resort, 68300 Gay Resort Drive, Cathedral City

Broadway in Drag PageantNovember 7, 8pmPalm Canyon Theatrewww.PalmCanyonTheatre.org

Stonewall Equality ConcertNovember 7, 6pm-10pmUS Bank Stage @ Arenas RoadFeaturing The Story of Running Wolf, Jeremiah Clark, and Lorie Moore

Pride Festival – Day 1November 8, 11am-10pmDowntown Palm Springs between Amado and Baristo; www.pspride.org

Pride and Produce-Certified Farmer’s Market November 8 and 9At the Festival on Palm Canyon

Pride Beach PartyNovember 8, 11am-6pmHacienda Cantina and Beach Club1555 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs

Hot Wet & Proud Pool Party “3”November 8, noon-10pm

CCBC Resort, 68300 Gay Resort Drive, Cathedral City

Stonewall 45 – A Flash Back to 1969November 8, 5pm; www.pspride.org

Arenas Rd. Block Party ’14 Presented by HuntersNovember 8, 6pm-11pmArenas Road, Palm Springs

The Official Ladies Night Pre-Party on Palm Canyon November 8, 9pm-10pmPalm Canyon Drive Stage, Baristo and Palm Canyon

The Official Ladies Party of Palm Springs PrideNovember 8, 9pm-2amAlibi Azul, 369 N. Palm Canyon Drive, www.alibiazul.com

After Hours PartyNovember 8, 10pm-4am

CCBC Resort, 68300 Gay Resort Drive, Cathedral City

28th Anniversary Pride ParadeNovember 9, 10amPalm Canyon Drive, Downtown Palm Springs

Pride Festival Day 2 November 9, 11am-6pmPalm Canyon Drive, Downtown Palm Springs

Cascade Pool PartyNovember 9, 11am-6pmHacienda Cantina and Beach Club1555 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs

T-Dance Pool Party November 9, 12-5pmCCBC Resort, 68300 Gay Resort Drive, Cathedral City

For more information on any of the events listed, visit www.pspride.org.

Berlin featuring Terri Nunn at last year’s Palm Springs Pride.

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By Bill Marchese Special to Palms to Pines Magazine

Car enthusiasts and collectors are marking their calendars for Keith McCormick’s Palm Springs Collector Car Auction where several pristine Chevies, including a 1967 Corvette with a 427 engine and nearly 600 other vehicles, will pass through the auction tent in November. The upcoming auction (Nov. 21-23) will be the 57th in Palm Springs, located adjacent to the downtown Spa Resort Casino. The three-day auction is held twice

each year in February and November. With something for everyone, vehicle prices vary from a few thousand dollars well into six figures, according to McCormick, who has conducted car auctions the past 28 years in Palm Springs. In order to accommodate more cars, McCormick will add two hours to the Friday schedule, which will allow about 600 cars to pass through the auction tent during the weekend, up from 561 last February. Admission is free on Friday. Some people come to buy, others to look and take photos. An impressive array of vehicles at this

auction will include antique cars and trucks, muscle cars from the 1960s and 70s, foreign and U.S. sports cars, trucks and motorcycles. Another notable car is a 2008 Shelby GT Super Snake, a one-owner car

McCormick’s Collectible Car Auction

“Some cars are coming in with no reserve, which

usually means a good deal for buyers.”

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with less than 7,000 original miles, one of only 278 built that year. “Some cars are coming in with no reserve” (or minimum price), McCormick said, which means the owners are very flexible in the price they are willing to take, “which usually means a good deal


McCormick’s Classic Car AuctionWHERE: Classic Car Auctions, 244 North Indian Canyon Rd.WHEN: Friday, November 21 through Sunday, November 23MORE: Info at www.classic-carauction.com


for buyers.” In the 28-year history of the McCormick auctions, “we have seen a lot of cars,” including celebrity cars and notorious cars, including the “Blanco Bronco,” which was televised internationally in the O.J. Simpson chase scene. “Another steady trend has been the increase in the quality and rarity of cars, which command a higher price,” according to Jason McCormick, who manages the auctions with his father. The auction will stream live via the Internet for three days, and people who register in advance may bid for cars by phone. At the previous auction, people tuned in from across the United States, Europe and New Zealand to bid on cars.


The Palm Springs Air Museum will host the 3rd Annual Props & Hops Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, November 22, from noon to 6 p.m. Festival goers can sample beers from dozens of West Coast breweries while checking out the vintage planes at the museum. The event also features live music, DJs, food vendors and refreshments. For a special treat, purchase tickets to the Cicerone Rare beer tasting which will take place in the air! There is nothing like sampling a cold one while you’re cruising in a vintage DC-3 over the Coachella Valley.

3rd Annual Props & Hops Craft Beer Festival

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM


Participants include:< Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse< Black Market Brewing Company< Coachella Valley Brewing Company< Firestone Walker Fine Ales< Golden Road Brewing< Hangar 24 Craft Brewery< Packinghouse Brewing Company< Stone Brewing Company

Homebrew Competition Aspiring homebrewers can enter the Beer Judge Certification Program certified homebrew competition. Think you have a winning formula? Enter the contest and see how it ranks. Entries will be received at the Coachella Valley Brewing Company in Thousand Palms or MoreBeer! in Riverside and will be accepted until November 8.

< MoreBeer! – Riverside: 1506 Columbia Ave. Suite 12, Riverside, CA 92507< Coachella Valley Brewing: 30640 Gunther St., Thousand Palms, CA 92276

For contest rules and additional information visit http://palmspringspropsandhopsfestival.com/home-brew-competition.

Ticket prices

< General $35.00 ($37.22 w/service fee)< Advanced General Admission for One (Includes glass and 8 tastings)

< DC-3 Rare Beer Tasting - Trip 1 $175.00 ($182.12 w/service fee)Cicerone Rare Beer Tasting aboard a vintage DC-3 as it tours the Coachella Valley. (Does not include festival admission)

< DC-3 Rare Beer Tasting - Trip 2 $175.00 ($182.12 w/service fee) Cicerone Rare Beer Tasting aboard a vintage DC-3 as it tours the Coachella Valley. (Does not include festival admission)

Props & Hops Craft Beer FestivalWHERE: Palm Springs Air Museum 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm SpringsWHEN: Saturday, November 22, noon to 6pmTICKETS: Online at www.palmspringspropsandhopsfestival.com


To mark its first decade in December, the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa will offer an extravaganza of entertainment, events, dining, discounts and more. MORONGO CASINO, RESORT & SPA, CA – A monthlong birthday bash is coming to the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa this December to celebrate the casino’s 10th anniversary. To mark the momentous occasion, the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa has lined up a full month of special events and programs to thank its guests. The thrilling promotions include exciting concerts from such blockbuster artists as Sublime and Chris Young, commemorative 10th anniversary collector’s chips, new car giveaways, hotel discounts and dining specials. “Our 10th anniversary is a major milestone, and we intend to celebrate in style,” Morongo Tribal Chairman Robert

Martin said. “Our casino sparked an economic and cultural renaissance for our tribe, the surrounding region and all of Indian Country. We’re proud of the economic benefits and thousands of jobs it has brought to the Inland region, and we’re inviting our guests to join our birthday celebration.” As part of the celebration, Morongo has commissioned three beautiful new commemorative chips recognizing the

Casino Unveils Monthlong Celebration Plans

“Our 10th anniversary is a major milestone,

and we intend to celebrate in style.”

- Morongo Tribal Chairman Robert Martin

Happy 10th Birthday, Morongo!ALL PHOTOS COURTESY MORONGO CASINO


casino’s 10th anniversary milestone. Set in denominations of $5, $25 and $100, the collector chips are emblazoned with an image of the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa tower rising in the night sky against a spray of colorful fireworks. “These special collector chips are absolutely gorgeous, and are just one example of how we’re pulling out all the stops in December,” Morongo Chief Operating Officer John James said. “Music, meal deals, souvenirs, $10 buffet dinners and spa treatments for Winners Club members, plus lots of surprises. Every day will feature something new and exciting.” The list of anniversary extravaganza events and programs includes:

Entertainment 1. Sublime With Rome: This legendary ska punk band from Long Beach is known for such hits as “What I Got” and “Santeria.” Date: Thursday, Dec. 18, 9 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. 2. Ingrid Michaelson and A Great Big World: Indie pop sensation Ingrid Michaelson shares the bill with pop duo A


Great Big World, best known for their “Say Something” duet with Christina Aguilera and “This is the New Year,” which was featured on “Glee.” Date: Sunday, Dec. 7, in the Grand Ballroom. 3. Great White: The Grammy-nominated hard rock band has sold over six million records, including their signature double platinum album, “Once Bitten, Twice Shy.” Date: Thursday, Dec. 4, in Vibe. 4. Chris Young: Grammy-nominated country crooner Chris Young burst onto the national scene in 2006, when he won the TV talent show “Nashville Star.” Since then, the Tennessee native with a booming baritone has released four albums and scored five consecutive No. 1 hits on the country charts. Date: Thursday, Dec. 11, 9 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. 5. Tower of Power: Relive the 1970s with the renowned Tower of Power’s funky, R&B horn section. Date: Friday, Dec. 12, 9 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. 6. Winter Wonderland Theme Party: Club Vibe turns into a holiday wonderland with top hits played by resident DJ Hektik.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 p.m. in Vibe.

Hotel And Spa 1. 10th Anniversary Discounts: Buy one night or one spa treatment and get another for just $10. 2. Room and Gourmet Dining: Hotel room plus four-course, anniversary-themed prix fixe menu for $75 a person. 3. Free Fudge: Good Times Bakery fudge in a 10th anniversary collectible tin box with any room package.

Dining 4. Throwback Tuesday buffet prices: All-day buffet for $10 with Winners Club Card. 5. Serrano Café dining deals: Select dishes for just $10. Specials include prime rib breakfast skillet, chicken Tuscan salad, fried chicken dinner, appetizer platter, prime rib dip sandwich, grilled twin pork chops and Serrano chicken sandwich. 6. 10th anniversary cocktails specials 7. Thursday Night Football hosted by sportscaster Jim Hill at Tacos & Tequila on Dec. 4.

Gaming And Prizes 8. Collector’s chips: $5, $25 and limited-edition $100. 9. Weekly new car giveaways . 10. Thursday Night Football raffle prizes 11. Anniversary-themed table games and Winners Club slot machine promotions.

About the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa

The 4-Diamond Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa is located along the 10 Freeway near Palm Springs, Calif. Owned and operated by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa offers the hottest slots and an array of table and high-limit gaming at one of the largest tribal gaming centers in the United States. The towering 27-story resort features five top-rated restaurants, a stunning swimming pool with private cabanas, a world-class spa, popular nightclub, legendary live entertainment and, nearby, the 36-hole championship Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon. For more information, visit morongocasinoresort.com.


Desert Events November – December 2014An auctioneer at McCormick’s Classic Car Auction.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MCCORMICK’S

Wild Pride PartyWednesday, November 5, 5:30-9 p.m. The Living Desert is excited to be host-ing the first ever Wild Pride Party in association with Greater Palm Springs Pride. 47-900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert

Greater Palm Springs PrideSaturday, November 8, 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 9, 4 p.m.For a complete event and venue schedule visit www.PSPride.org

The 17th Annual Choreography Festival McCallum Theatre www.mccallumtheatre.com Presented by McCallum Theatre Institute and the City of Palm Desert.

73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert

McCormick’s Classic Car Show and AuctionFriday, November 21 - Sunday, November 23, all daywww.classiccars.com401 E Amado Rd, Palm Springs

Palm Springs Air Museum – Props & Hops Craft Beer FestivalSaturday, November 22, noon to 6 p.m.745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs760-778-6262www.PalmSpringsAirMusuem.org

Festival of Lights ParadeSaturday, December 6, 5-8 p.m.Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs

Palm Springs Pride happens Nov. 8 and 9 this year.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PALM SPRINGS PRIDE


Del Marcos Hotel is among those featured on this year’s Walk of the Inns on Dec. 11.

PHOTO COURTESY PALM SPRINGS BUREAU OF TOURISM

Walk of the InnsThursday, December 11, 4-7 p.m.A self-guided walking tour of Palm Springs’ unique collection of boutique hotels and historic inns. The city’s historic and mid-century modern gems are opening their doors for public tours as part of its annual ‘Walk of the Inns.” www.walkingtouroftheinns.com

Weekend at Sinatra’sFriday, December 12 - Sunday, 14 SOLD OUTCelebrate Frank Sinatra’s Birthday

People Who Dance New Year’s CompetitionWednesday, December 31277 N. Avenida Caballeroswww.peoplewhodance.net

Story of the Running Wolf, among many others, perform on the Equality Stage during Pride Weekend.PHOTO COURTESY PALM SPRINGS BUREAU OF TOURISM

Coming in 2015:26th Annual Palm Springs International Film FestivalFriday, January 2- Monday, January 12 www.psfilmfest.org

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HILLTOPREALTY

Est. 1972A MOUNTAIN TRADITION

PERFECTION 4Harmony throughout this Feng shui inspired home sit-uated on almost an acre on Strawberry Creek Soaring Living Room w/cathedral ceilings, huge windows, skylights and the finest craftsmanship. Inspiring gourmet Kitchen to feed the body and the soul. Two large Bedrooms plus potential third. Office/Library/Mediation room. Spa. Multiple decks. Two car garage with workshop area and 1/2 bath. A true showplace. $649,000

CalBRE# 01367581

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palms to pines magazine nov.-dec. 2014

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