This year they will have 4 stages of music, 27 performing artists and 50 vendors selling everything from food and drink to hand crafts and fine art.  And, that is where you will find Sherry and me.  Two days, this Saturday and Sunday, August 20 and 21.  We are located by the main stage, more traditional Jazz, our preference.  This will be our third year.

If you like Jazz, consider escaping the heat and come up to Idyllwild.  The festival is hosted by the Idyllwild Arts Foundation and is their premiere fund raising event of the year.

We met Robert last week at the Nipomo gem and mineral show.  He is a new rockhound and found this rock along the central coast of California.  None of the local club members could identify what it is so he named it after his daughter, Joselyn – Joselynite.  He has made a sphere and other items.  I took these pictures of pieces that he gave to us as a gift.

Feel free to contact Robert if you can identify his rock or if you are interested in obtaining some. Here is his email address:  robertbischoff71@gmail.com

100 years ago William Orcutt, a geologist, was a pioneer in the California oil industry.  He also was a paleontologist, who brought the now famous La Brea Tar Pits to light.  Our hosting club, here at the gem and mineral show at Nippon, is named for him.

Today is our last day at Nipomo  High School for the Orcutt Gem and Mineral Show.  This year was their 49th and best.  I wonder what is in store for their 50th next year!