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A Brief History of the Rustic Theatre in Idyllwild

A Brief History of the Rustic Theatre in Idyllwild

The mile-high town of Idyllwild provides an escape from the desert’s vernal swelter. Hike its scenic mountain trails. Browse the funky shops. Dine alfresco under the pines. And if you’re staying a while, take a tip from Gail Sutherland, who owns The Rustic Theatre & Entertainment Center with her husband, Graham.

The Legacy of the Palm Springs Woman’s Club

The Legacy of the Palm Springs Woman’s Club

Even if you’re unfamiliar with the Palm Springs Woman’s Club, its pink clubhouse on South Cahuilla Road has likely caught your eye. Designed in 1939 by architect John Porter Clark — a trailblazer of Desert Modernism who collaborated with Albert Frey on the city’s public library and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Valley Station — the minimalist stucco structure stands apart from its Spanish Revival neighbors.