By Julianne Homokay Special to the Alpine Mountaineer You’ve probably seen her byline here in this newspaper. Or perhaps you read her copy back when she worked in advertising. But first and foremost, Elise Gray is an artist who calls Running Springs home. Gray...
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
Sharing the gift of music
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Concert pianist John Reith, the music director at St. Richard’s Episcopal Church, held the audience spellbound on March 1 as he offered a concert he dedicated “to the lives lost and personal property destroyed in the recent horrific...
Lake Arrowhead: The perfect setting for filmmaking
By John Soares Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, Lake Arrowhead is a picturesque destination known for its scenic beauty and serene atmosphere. While it has long been a favorite retreat for nature lovers and outdoor...
Banned books displayed at Paper & Clay
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Rachel Manija Brown, the owner of Paper & Clay, has created a display at her bookstore of the nearly 200 books that have been banned. The display is on a central table for everyone to examine; one each book there is a short...
The mountain rallies to raise money for fire victims – Benefit concert on March 1
By Julianne Homokay Special to the Alpine Mountaineer On March 1 at 3 p.m. at St. Richard’s Episcopal Church in Skyforest, concert pianist John Reith will perform the music of Bach, Beethoven and Chopin to raise funds for the victims of the recent devastating fires in...
Local coloratura soprano regales the mountain in song
By Julianne Homokay Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Back in January, a unique concert took place at at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Lake Arrowhead featuring a talented and versatile soprano, Kirsten Ashley Wiest. Wiest and her pianist, Todd...









